So I've been calculating what I'm supposed to weigh, ideally. The BMI isn't very accurate so I've been using Tannhauser's Formula instead.
For Caucasians:
Ideal Body Weight (in kilograms) = height (in centimeters) - 100
For Filipinos
Ideal Body Weight (in kilograms) = height (in centimeters) - 100 - [0.10 x ( height (in centimeters) - 100 )]
I'm still a bit overweight, given this method. I hope I'll be able to diet and exercise this christmas season.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Coffee in a Gas Station
Chicharon |
Latte |
Coffee Place |
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Review: Cetaphil (Gentle Skin Cleanser)
I’ve always seen cetaphil around, but I’ve never felt the
desire to buy it: it’s supposed to be “gentle,” and gentle is not something I
felt my acne-prone skin needed. However, one day, I discovered a bottle lying
around the house and appropriated it for my own use. Since it had a
manufacturing and expiration date clearly marked at the bottom of the bottle, I
figured it was still fine.
After 3 weeks of using cetaphil once a day, I’ve realized
that this cleanser is not for me. Gentle is clearly not the way to go for my
skin. Too bad!
Ingredients
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl
Sulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, Methylparaben,
Propylparaben, Butylparaben.
Yays
- Gentle on the skin.
- Has clearly labelled manufacturing and expiration date.
Nays
- Those who dislike parabens will not like this product. For an ingredient list consisting of 8 chemicals, 3 parabens seems to be a bit much.
Heys
- This goes for other products too: try the small size to see if it works for you before committing to a big bottle.
Okays
- For those who have no skin problems.
- For those who have sensitive skin.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Food Porn!
I've just had a lovely sem break and I'd just like to share some of the places I've discovered up north.
- Olives Restaurant
- Matutina's Seafood Restaurant
- Sea and Sky Restaurant
- Kubong Sawali
- Cafe Isabela
Blueberry Cheesecake (Olives Restaurant) |
Tiramisu Cake (Olives Restaurant) |
The servers were really attentive and it was a nice hot day, so we sat indoors. The only snag to the entire meal for me was that there were no desert forks for the dessert; dinner forks are fine for me normally but given the location and the fact that their forks were on the heavy side, I'd have appreciated one nonetheless.
On the less expensive end of the spectrum, Matutina's Seafood Restaurant serves good food at great prices. While I was able to take a picture of their sizzling chicken, it's their Crispy Pata that was the real treat (picture unavailable due to hungry people). It was easily big enough for 4 people and costed less than P400, I think. You get a lot more pata then you'd ever get back in Manila. Also, while we didn't order their sinigang, we had some free soup and it was excellent (they also won some sort of best sinigang award). If only we weren't full, we would have ordered some. Matutina has several branches, but we ate at the Tarlac branch. The only con of the meal, the looooonnggg waiting time due to the large number of customers.
Sizzling Chicken (Matutina's) |
Crispy Pata (Sea and Sky Restaurant) |
Seafood Platter Thing (Kubong Sawali) |
Tahong Soup Thing (Kubong Sawali) |
Volcano Ice Cream with Strawberries (Cafe Isabela) |
How was your break?
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Review: Sunsilk Pink
I’ve always found myself
conflicted about brand re-imaging, repackaging and reformulating. In fact, I
feel the same way about any type of change in general. Sometimes, I feel like
I’ve lost an old friend, as I felt with the Skintel change. However, I was
delighted by the not-so-recent renewal by Sunsilk as it seemed to spur on
innovation in other hair brands.
Sunsilk pink or Sunsilk
Co-creations Smooth & Managable under Yuko Yamashita -because she is
supposed to be a straight & smooth hair expert- is supposed to keep your
hair more manageable with it’s Keratin Yogurt Nutri-Complex®.
Sunsilk Co-creations Smooth & Manageable Conditioner (left) and Sunsilk Co-creations Smooth & Manageable Shampoo (right) |
I have forgotten how much this costed but it was less than P200 (around $5) for the lot.
Ingredients
Shampoo:
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate,
Dimethiconol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Perfume, Sodium Chloride, Carbomer,
Glycol Distearate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, DMDM
Hydrantoin, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Lysine HCI, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Wheat
Protein, Yogurt Powder, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone,
Methylisothiazolinone, TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Citric Acid, Sodium
Benzoate, Magnesium Nitrate, Magnesium Chloride, Aminomethyl Propanol,
Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, CI 17200
Conditioner:
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol,
Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Perfume, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine,
Amodimethicone, Methylparaben, Lactic Acid, Disodium EDTA, PEG-7 Propylheptyl
Ether, Cetrimonium Chloride, Lysine HCI, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein,
Yoghurt Powder, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone,
Methylisothiozolinone, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Nitrate,
Magnesium Chloride, Aminomethyl Propanol, Citric Acid, , Potassium Sorbate, CI
17200
This info came from the 90ml shampoo bottle
and 180 ml conditioner bottle I finished.
Sunsilk Co-creations Smooth & Manageable Conditioner (left) and Sunsilk Co-creations Smooth & Manageable Shampoo (right) |
Saturday, October 20, 2012
All the Beauty Boxes
OMG! Beauty boxes are finally in the Philippines. For those who are confused, beauty boxes are monthly subscriptions wherein for a certain set fee, subscribers receive a monthly box full of goodies. These goodies may be trial sized or full sized, and you never know what you'll be getting.
Here's a list of all the subscriptions i know about. Don't know which one to subscribe to :(
On the other hand, if you are interested in trying out new products and want to go a step further: try sampleroom.ph. Unlike Beauty Boxes that are simple pay and receive transactions, sample room works like this:
Receive 100 points > Get product(s) > Review > Get points > Get product(s)
Latest Edit: April 15, 2014 (prices unedited)
Here's a list of all the subscriptions i know about. Don't know which one to subscribe to :(
- bdjbox.com - 480 for 1 month (until April 30), 580 starting May. Better deals for longer subscriptions, brands known.
- glamourbox.ph - 595 for 1 month. Brands unknown.
- saladbox.com.ph - 500. Brands known.
Pretty Fix Collections -599. Found via FB. Newcomer.
On the other hand, if you are interested in trying out new products and want to go a step further: try sampleroom.ph. Unlike Beauty Boxes that are simple pay and receive transactions, sample room works like this:
Receive 100 points > Get product(s) > Review > Get points > Get product(s)
Latest Edit: April 15, 2014 (prices unedited)
Monday, October 15, 2012
Coke
Okay.
I haven’t posted in 4 months! Studying is really taking a lot out of me. But I
will try to make at least 1 post/month. Because I should have some kind of
outlet, right?
Coke: the softdrink, not the drug. I’ve recently gone on a
grocery run and bought myself a 2 Liter bottle for less than 50 pesos (that’s a
bit over $1, maybe $1.25). I was gonna get myself 2 cans, but a can costs P19 (around $.50) in the grocery (much better than the P25 when I buy it
outside). I decided that I might as well buy the 2L version since I’d be drinking it all week to
alternate it with coffee. I know it’s unhealthy, but when I have to study, my body
does take a hit when I’m on a budget.
Actually, my wallet takes a hit too.
For me, it’s easy to make this decision during my hell
weeks (def. a horrible time wherein I have to stay awake and active for long periods of time in order to complete an infinite number of tasks).
Given life on a student budget, I felt that it would be an acceptable trade-off. However, some people might think that it’s always better to buy
something that will save you money in the long run. But what about your health?
During 75% of the school year, I would prefer buying the 2 cans compared to the
2L bottle. Why? Because I wouldn’t need to drink 2L. I would have to think
twice about opening that can (because I would have to finish that can after
opening it) instead of just refilling my glass again and again and again. Cans actually end up staying in the fridge longer than I expect.
Heys
- Think twice about buying that jumbo sized something. Think twice about buying anything at all!
- Share with friends. A sneaky way not to drink everything yourself.
- Dilute with ice to drink less. You'd be surpised at how much space ice actually takes up.
Just a few things I found at the back of my bottle:
Coca-cola 2L
Serving size: 240ml
Calories per serving: 100
Total carbohydrate: 25g
Ingredients
Carbonated water, sugar and/or
high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, phosphoric acid, natural flavors,
caffeine.
Extra nerd stuff?
What I found really annoying was that the coke bottle gave something about needing X glasses of water/liquid per day and drinking coke to hydrate yourself.
First, there is no actual amount prescribed for how much water you should drink per day since there are many factors that affect how much water you actually need. Second, coke will only make you more thirsty. Read the ingredients! Hint: one reason starts with an s and the other with a c.
Finally, How come making this stuff is so cheap, yet they sell them in restos for even 100% more than their market price.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Thoughts: A question about people
When is the right time to say those three special words?
I love you.
For some people, it is the easiest thing in the world. The sentence dropping from their lips nearly as often as they breathe. For some people, it is an impossibility.
Does the latter bother some people? The former?
It depends on the person. But can a relationship of one and the other survive, or is it an impossibility?
I guess what I wonder is: in relationships, is it better to be opposite or similar to your partner?
I love you.
For some people, it is the easiest thing in the world. The sentence dropping from their lips nearly as often as they breathe. For some people, it is an impossibility.
Does the latter bother some people? The former?
It depends on the person. But can a relationship of one and the other survive, or is it an impossibility?
I guess what I wonder is: in relationships, is it better to be opposite or similar to your partner?
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Review: Neutrogena Hydro Boost
This may be an older product, but I haven't been able to try it until recently. I've been using it for a month and I think I'm ready to review it. I have no idea what the price is. Sorry for the bad pictures....
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Mousse Cleanser (left), Clear Lotion (middle) and Essence (right) |
Mouse Cleanser Ingredients
Glycerin, magnesium aspartate, zinc gluconate, copper gluconate, Olea europaea (olive) leaf extract
Essence Ingredients
Sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, magnesium aspartate, zinc gluconate, copper gluconate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
Ingredients list taken from thefilipinodoctor.com
Clear Lotion Ingredients
Aqua, dipropylene glycol, glycereth-26, butylene glycol, glycerol, dexpanthenol, benzyl alcohol, sodium benzoate, tween 20, citric acid, magnesium aspartate, zinc gluconate, parfum, sodium hyaluronate, Canarium album Raeusch, copper gluconate
Ingredients list taken from cosdna.com
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Serenitea
Serenitea is one of the more established milk tea shops out there. At P95 for a medium, cold classic milk tea including one sinker (this is a pudding) it's neither one of the cheaper nor more expensive places out there.
This is one of their bestsellers, Nagoya, I think.
Serenitea: M Nagoya Milk Tea |
I included the chair because I loved the design. I found it very cute :)
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Review: Dove Damage Therapy Intensive Repair Shampoo and Conditioner
Have you tried Dove Damage Therapy Intensive Repair Shampoo and Conditioner? I had several sachets of these I'd been using for a while.
Shampoo Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Ammonium Chloride, Dimethiconol, Glycol Distearate, Glycerin, Fragrance (Parfum), Carbomer, Ppg-9, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Amodethicone, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Poloxamer 217, Glyceryl Oleate, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Tetrasodium Edta, Dmdm Hydantoin, C11-15 Pareth-7, Laureth-9, Peg-180M, Trideceth-12, Lysine Hcl, Silk Amino Acids [ Alanine, Glycine, Serine, Arginine, Isoleucine, Cystine, Histidine, Glutamic Acid], Borago Officinalis Seed Oil [Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Eicosenoic Acid], Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Ext. Violet 2 (Ci 60730).
Conditioner Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteryl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Quaternium-18, Fragrance (Parfum), C11-12 Isoparaffin, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Poloxamer 217, Disodium Edta, Meroxapol 311, Quatenmium-18, Amodimethicone, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Dmdm Hydantoin, C12-14 Sec-Pareth-5, C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7, Lysine Hci, Citric Acid, Silk Amino Acids [Alanine, Glycine, Serine, Arginine, Isoleucine, Cystine, Histidine, Glutamic Acid], Borago Officinalis Seed Oil [Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Eicosenoic Acid], Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
Ingredients list taken from Amazon.com
The conditioner helped tame my hair and kept it soft and shiny without the weight. It did not, however, prevent split ends. On the other hand, the shampoo was a big no-no for me as it aggravated my dandruff. I did not try the two separately.
Yays
Buy Again?
The shampoo is a definite no. The conditioner is a maybe. I'd rather try other lines for now.
Shampoo Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Ammonium Chloride, Dimethiconol, Glycol Distearate, Glycerin, Fragrance (Parfum), Carbomer, Ppg-9, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Amodethicone, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Poloxamer 217, Glyceryl Oleate, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Tetrasodium Edta, Dmdm Hydantoin, C11-15 Pareth-7, Laureth-9, Peg-180M, Trideceth-12, Lysine Hcl, Silk Amino Acids [ Alanine, Glycine, Serine, Arginine, Isoleucine, Cystine, Histidine, Glutamic Acid], Borago Officinalis Seed Oil [Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Eicosenoic Acid], Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Ext. Violet 2 (Ci 60730).
Conditioner Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteryl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Quaternium-18, Fragrance (Parfum), C11-12 Isoparaffin, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Poloxamer 217, Disodium Edta, Meroxapol 311, Quatenmium-18, Amodimethicone, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Dmdm Hydantoin, C12-14 Sec-Pareth-5, C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7, Lysine Hci, Citric Acid, Silk Amino Acids [Alanine, Glycine, Serine, Arginine, Isoleucine, Cystine, Histidine, Glutamic Acid], Borago Officinalis Seed Oil [Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Eicosenoic Acid], Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
Ingredients list taken from Amazon.com
The conditioner helped tame my hair and kept it soft and shiny without the weight. It did not, however, prevent split ends. On the other hand, the shampoo was a big no-no for me as it aggravated my dandruff. I did not try the two separately.
Yays
- Keeps hair soft and shiny
- Affordable, though not cheap, this is not an expensive life
Nays
- Did not prevent split ends (despite product claims)
- Made my dandruff worse
Okays
- Those who don't have dandruff may have better results
Buy Again?
The shampoo is a definite no. The conditioner is a maybe. I'd rather try other lines for now.
Friday, June 22, 2012
So long Slippers!
My favorite pair of slippers are these green slippers with gold accents from iPANEMA. Bought at a sale for around P400 ($10), these have been with me for around 2.5 years. I've used then 3-5 times a week for some heavy duty walking. They were with me in the USA and in Japan. Though these slippers are not the best for your feet, these were one of the best slippers I've ever had for comfort and fashion.
Unfortunately, my slippers now have to be retired due to the cracks that I've noticed on both sides of my slippers. They're both pretty big and I don't want to risk getting de-slippered at a bad time.
Goodbye slippers! I think it's time for me to find a new pair and concentrate on closed-toe shoes for now!
Monday, June 18, 2012
Sun Broadband Sim Experience
Sun wireless broadband prepaid sim
experience
Price paid: P50
Frustration level: high
Objects used: sun cellphone, sun
wireless broadband stick, laptop
Satisfaction: 5/10
Since I no longer had access to a
PLDT modem + router during the weekdays, I decided to use my dad’s old Sun
Wireless Broadband USB stick. I bought a prepaid sim for P50 which came with 5
hours free internet, consumable in 5 days. I plugged it, installed the software
and pressed connect and got the ERROR 619 message. Repeatedly. I also got a
text in my dashboard saying that my sim wasn’t activated and to activate it by
calling 220. I tried it, also repeatedly. Didn’t work.
So I called up the hotline at 333. I
was unable to talk to anyone for 1 hour: I only got female voice recordings and
bad music. Thank god for loudspeaker!
Finally, I got connected to a tech
support guy. For this final call, there was a waiting time of 5 mins and a
talking time of 15 mins. While I must complain about how long it took me to get
through to someone, I must recommend this person for being patient and
professional.
What I learned from the call:
- To activate sim, text BALANCE to 2225. This was not in my prepaid booklet: it stated that the balance inquiry is for balance inquiry, not for activation. It may have been in the USB booklet, if ever, but I didn’t have it. Why in the world would I get that stupid text then?
- Blue is best. Check the color of the connected stick. This is the faster of the two. Try getting the blue by using the WCDMA only settings and manually searching for 3G. If not, you’re stuck with 2G, which is pretty much crap on laptops.
So I guess, for my area, I wouldn’t
choose sun broadband since I can’t connect to their 3G network. It’s prepaid so
it’s okay with me, and it’s a bit expected. If only the hotline didn’t take so
long, I’d give this experience a 7.
Does anyone know if I can use a
Globe/Smart sim with the sun stick?
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