The Brown Mestizo

Ang Babae sa Septic Tank Movie Review

August 8, 2011

Perhaps, I’m one of the many Filipinos who have developed a distaste to local movies. Honestly speaking most of the movies shown lately are nothing but shameful and reduced themselves to mere money-making machines with poor cinematography and storyline. So it was a hard decision to be convinced by a friend to watch Ang Babae [...]

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Sweet and Salty Chinese Kropek

July 22, 2011

Don’t judge me for not being able to read Chinese/Japanese or whatever you call this character (can’t figure it out myself) but what’s important is that you get to know this really cool and delicious kropek. Kropek is a food made from prawns or shrimp flavoring seasoned with spices and flour and I’m pretty sure [...]

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Enjoying Simple Things

June 23, 2011

We all love the expensive ones – bags, shoes, jewelries, smartphones, etc. It’s logical and I know I’m guilty of it. But who cares?! LOL. As long as you can afford it, why not. I don’t see anything wrong though. What’s wrong is when the love for caprice and expensive stuff brings you down to [...]

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Rizal 150 Celebration at Fort Santiago

June 20, 2011

I had a wonderful time, in a not-so-good weather, with friends who invited me to come over to witness Rizal 150 celebration at Fort Santiago and my first time to wear Barong while walking in public (literally). I admit that I “used to” abhor the idea of wearing Barong because it looked hideous on me. [...]

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Filipiniana Couture Doll Fashions

May 29, 2011

The Filipino talent is a true source of creativity and this is what Cholo Ayuyao and Noel Calma proved during an exhibit of couture dolls in Museo ning Angeles (Angeles City Museum) last Friday. My fashion sense is limited to shorts and plain shirt so I’m no authority to discuss this with you. But I [...]

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My Cat Michifu Caught a Little Mouse

May 28, 2011

Michifu, my cat, just caught a poor little mouse in our kitchen today. She didn’t eat it nor she intends to kill anything she catches inside the house. She’s more “humane” than I thought haha! The mouse got loose though and went straight to my mom’s room! Mom was hysterical. ¡Qué horror! Photo courtesy of [...]

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