The ultimate innovation competition is back as this year welcomes the 29th edition of L’Oréal Brandstorm. Team up, sign up, and register until March 20, 2021! L’Oréal is calling on inventive Filipino students to team-up and decode this year’s mission: Invent the Beauty Shopping Experience through Entertainment as they boost their skills throughout the learning journey and discover the L’Oréal culture along with exciting career opportunities.

If you've been watching my IG Stories the past week, you probably already have an idea that I spent Galentines last February 13 with my college bestie, Jhean. As an avid concert-goer, the idea of attending a concert in the middle of a pandemic somewhat evoked a sense of normalcy with protocols in place. 

The left photo was grabbed from Globe Telecom's Facebook Page

After attending the Metro's First Drive-In Concert organized by BGC and Globe, I can't help but share with you some of my realizations in this one-of-a-kind experience, in case you're also attending a similar event in the near future!

If you've been following my Huawei Watch GT2 Pro journey these past few weeks, you'll know that I swear by this sleek wearable for many reasons. Regardless if I'm doing a workout or other chores at home, this watch is glued to my wrist to be able to keep track of my activities. While there are so many reasons why I keep raving about the GT2 Pro (like its week-long battery life), let me highlight the top five features that I love most about this wearable.

Huawei Watch GT2 Pro up close and when worn

The Huawei Watch GT2 Pro makes a fantastic flagship smartwatch contender because of its looks and power-packed features.

Ladies out there may think that the 46mm watch face size of the Huawei Watch GT2 Pro is a huge turn-off. However, it was love at first sight in my case. And little did I know that this will only be one of the many things I'll rave about the GT2 Pro.

BLACKPINK is kickstarting 2021 with a reinvented concert experience with Globe through the BLACKPINK: The Show Livestream Concert on January 31, 2021, at 2 PM KST.

Don't know about you but whenever I hear anything BLACKPINK, I found myself stomping to the beat because of their songs' badass-ness. Lovesick Girls also was also my 2020 year-ender anthem because (1) it was played in tons of online Christmas parties I've attended and (2) I instantly fell in love with this bop tune. This song reminded me of my teens for some reason. lol If this song was played in a bar back in the old normal, I'd probably jump for joy as I reminisce the good, old days.

While this is not a possibility at the moment, I'm still thrilled by the fact that BLACKPINK will be kickstarting 2021 with a reinvented concert experience with Globe through the BLACKPINK: The Show Livestream Concert happening this Sunday, January 31, 2021, at 2 PM (KST). (1 PM in Manila Time)

It's been a while (and I mean almost a year) since the first lockdown was announced. How are you coping up? As for me, being able to free up some space at home just so I can set up my own home office helped a lot. I'm thrilled by the fact that I was able to find a loft bed that's within the budget to create a space where I can work on a day-to-day basis. As soon as I had a space that I can own at home, I started investing in key pieces to keep the productivity despite distractions like the inviting bed, loud neighbors, and my clingy dog. 

If you're also looking into key pieces to make working from home a breeze, make sure to consider these items that can easily be bought via Shopee!

Welcome to my home office!

Truth bomb alert! Like most of you, I've also gained weight after almost a year of quarantine-ing at home. I used to get my daily cardio from my work commute, but it's no longer the case when my work desk is a stone throw away from my bed. For this year, I'm working towards squeezing in a work or two once a week to slowly reintroduce wellness to my body. It's been a while since I last had a nice workout sweat and a good way to monitor my fitness activities and get back on track is by trying out the new Huawei Watch GT2 Pro.

UNBOXING

Fun fact: The Huawei Watch GT2 Pro watch size on the packaging is the same size in real life!

We can all agree at this point that 2020 was a hell of a year and got us at wit's end. As we discover different ways to deal with challenges month on month, coping mechanisms arose and enabled us to find our footing one way or another. In my case, I coped by finding ways to pursue my interests while staying safe in my home's comforts. 

Enter my 2020 tech and lifestyle discoveries. These things sparked my curiosity while learning new things about my passions despite the daily struggles we faced last 2020. [Plus!] Add to that the fact that I love me some retail therapy, especially if I've been longing to get my hands on a specific item ever since!

Full disclosure before you read on: Some items listed are gifted while others were bought. Regardless, The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely mine. If I claim or appear to be experts on a specific topic or product or service area, I will only endorse products or services that I believe, based on my expertise, are worthy of such endorsement. 

If I'm to sum up my 2020, the perfect word to describe this year is PIVOT. From having a fast-paced lifestyle to staying at home indefinitely, my way to cope with today's uncertainty is to pursue my longtime interest–coffee-making. I bit the bullet during the Lazada 6.6 sale and bought a Breville Barista Express. Not only was I able to brew coffee in the comforts of my home, but  I was also able to slowly master coffee-making with an espresso machine.

Just when I thought I can mark myself safe from monthly online sales, here comes the can't-say-no deals in Lazada that make me want to rethink my life decisions for the remainder of 2020. On the eve of the Lazada 12.12 Grand Christmas Sale, I'll be sleeping on this wishlist and wake up later at 12 AM to see which one do I need to score stat! 😂

For Filipinos, the Christmas season officially starts the minute the clock strikes midnight on September 1, a tradition unique to our country and known to be the longest in the world. While the festivities may be a bit different and toned down this year, that doesn’t mean we should let go of the happiness tied to our favorite holiday.