Ballet: Don Quixote

From February 9 to 18, Ballet Philippines will be staging a shortened version of Don Quixote at CCP's Main Theater. This version is very short and palatable, divided into 3 acts with two intermissions such that even newcomers will enjoy.

The show boasts a solid cast, from the ensemble to the leads. Both male and female leads, Joseph Gatti and Candice Adea performed very well both during solos and pas des deux. Honestly, during the performance I watched, the former shined a bit brighter than the latter due to the seeming effortlessness of the male. Then again, it's hard to be a girl on pointe shoes!

The set was unexpectedly lavish, windmills available. Costumes were par for the course. All in all, a visual treat. Music was done by the Manila Symphony Orchestra - enjoy the interludes between acts.

I do not know how other performers will fare, but I do recommend watching the Gatti and Adea performance.

Rexona Motionsense Antiperspirant

I don't know what it is, but wow, Rexona's Motionsense antiperspirant really lasts over 24 hours.

Masters Oil Control Max Facial Scrub

While I had no power, I ended up at my parents' and ended up using one of my dad's facial washes: Master's Oil Control Max Facial Scrub.

Though I did have a small sample I used nearly a decade ago, I forgot how the smell was. Very man cologne. Men would not object.

Updates

Life is hard when you have no water.

Life is expensive when you need a plumber.

Parts and labor are separate things.

Can't live without it.

Goodbye to my wallet.

The Shelf: January 2018

The Shelf.

Bobbie Nail Polish Remover with Formula 30 Acetone

Just finished up a small bottle of Bobbie Nail Polish Remover with Formula 30. I don't know how it differs formula wi from the big bottled version I bought and finished a long time ago during my more nail-centric years, but the smaller version is terrible for some reason. Both large and small versions give you green fingers from rubbing, but I can't seem to remove polish well with the smaller one. The giant bottle I bought ages ago never had this problem even to the last bits, so I'm betting it's a cap tightness thing that was the issue as I didn't have this problem when I started using the remover at first.

JASON C-Effects Super-C Cleanser

I have been using JASON's C-effects Super-C Cleanser for around half a year. At first I wasn't quite sure that this actually had a lot of vitamin-C, orange scent not withstanding. However, a bit after a quarter month in, I noticed that the color of the product changed from clear to something with a slight yellow tint.

Darn it. Should have used more before it started turning.

Nichido True Color Collection in Bronze Eclair

Kinda late since I've been generally off social media for the holidays, but I've been using a Nichido single for the past month or two whenever there's been a gathering.

Miniso 1000 Cotton Pads

This tub is amazing. I am not quite sure, but this was P99 for 1000 pieces of cotton pads in Miniso. I used to buy the 2 for 100 pads at Daiso, but I am now a convert.

Tsujiri

Ceremonial tea daw, but uzucha taste :/

Spotted: Brush Cleaners

Stopped by Daiso and saw two brush cleaners: A small palm sized one for P88 and a huge mat for P188. Still thinking which one I should buy, but either would be a good investment, methinks.

P2P Galleria-Glorietta

Still in the commuter's hellscape that is Makati. Rode the P2P bus both ways from Galleria to Glorietta.

To Glorietta: Bus late by 20 minutes.

From Glorietta: Bus late by 1 hour and 30 minutes. Most sites not updated as loading point is no longer at Park Square.

P2P, like the green frog bus is great in theory but lacking in execution.

Basic Bleaching Set

Hi, you all. For those who are interested, this is my basic bleaching set:

1. Powdered Bleach
2. Oxidizing Lotion
3. Shampoo (for rinsing and bleach baths)
4. Tint Brush
5. Plastic container (mixing bowl)
6. Protective eye wear

Not included in picture
7. Gloves
8. Towel
8. Hair clips
9. Shower cap