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  • Globe’s OneNumber stopped working, so I decided to close my account

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    On Monday, I would be deactivating my Globe Postpaid account. This is not easy as I’ve been happy with their service. However, for a month now, I cannot seem to subscribe to OneNumber – their eSIM service which will allow me to have cellular data on my Apple Watch. This service used to work until…

  • Hello world!

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    Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!

  • Tips on surviving SXSW

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    This is one of those posts on tips on how to survive SXSW. SXSW is something I try to attend every year. It’s one of my favorite tech conferences, but also the *most tiring*. There’s practically no time or energy to go anywhere else. Book early. That is, if you want to stay near the…

  • Ultimate pet peeve in malls: Elevator Etiquette

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    So I’m in Megamall right now, on a WEEKEND (I know. Brave right?) and I’m reminded of my ultimate pet peeve in malls: People insist on using the elevators despite being obviously physically active and able to use the escalators … and even the stairs! Even when I was a toddler and whining, my parents…

  • I’m pregnant

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    When you have already gone thru a number of miscarriages, and just got diagnosed with lupus, you get more words of caution than congratulations. I just got an earful from my doctor about the risks of pregnancy on my kidneys and how I should evaluate my options. Next week, I’m about to see more doctors…

  • A review of Wall Pops Peel and Stick Dry Erase Message Board

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    I bought a removable whiteboard stick-on in National Bookstore which didn’t last a long because it was made of very thin material. Also because my wonderful officemates had a grand time making graffiti as soon as I installed it. It would’ve worked, actually, as long as you write with a very light hand. But since…

  • My first Belo

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    I needed a facial. And I went to Belo! Yes, I’m one of *those* — people who avoid going to Belo because it seemed too showbiz, too assembly line. But it was near, and a friend promised to accompany. So I got the most basic facial in the list (glycolic whatever). It was fast. Too…

  • How we “cured” our dog’s separation anxiety

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    Our dog, Booger, used to have a terrible separation anxiety. Leaving for work was a nightmare — it included a lot of scratching, barking, crying, vomiting, and chewing on the doors. Nowadays, everything is a breeze. 99% of the time, we can now leave peacefully for work. How were we able to do it? We…

  • A story on credit card fraud in Makati

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    My colleague went shopping in a major and reputable appliance store in Makati (Clue: Starts with an A). When it was time to pay, she handed her credit card to the sales lady, who mysteriously disappeared for more than 15 minutes. When the sales lady came back, my friend asked if there was anything wrong…

  • The fire in our condo

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    It was a barely audible “pop.: And another one. I sleepily asked my husband to look at the source of the pop. He stood up, went outside, and then started shouting. There was a fire in the guest bedroom. He grabbed the fire extinguisher and told me to get a pair of scissors. There was…