Miss Philippines Earth 2011: Allies, Amazons of the Forests

Photo courtesy of http://www.missphilippines-earth.com/

Capture on your camera the miss earth philippines 2011 candidates. all photographers are invited to the photo shoot on May 9, 2011.

The objective of the photo shoot is to highlight the beauty of the Miss Philippines Earth 2011 candidates set against the backdrop of the Philippine Flora and Fauna in line with the celebration of the International Year of the Forests.

Mechanics:

1. Submit your name, contact details and a brief description of yourself and why you want to join the photo shoot to catherineuntalan@gmail.com before May 3, 2011, 11:59 PM.

2. We are only opening 15 slots. We shall be evaluating all submissions and choose the top 15.

3. Photographers agree:

a. To furnish Carousel Productions, Inc. a copy of the edited and raw shots of the candidates

b. To allow Carousel Productions, Inc. to use the photos in posters, billboards and other collaterals.

c. Not to take inappropriate shots (awkward, censored, behind the scenes) of the candidates.

d. Not to post photos of the candidates without prior consent of the organization.

e. To handle all expenses related to the shoot.

4. Photographers will be credited for the use of the photos.

5. Photographers are allowed to use the photos for portfolio purposes ONLY. The photos shall not be used for any commercial purpose.

6. All photographers will be given a certificate of participation.

7. The best photo based on online voting shall be given a special award.

8. Additional queries may be directed to Ms. Catherine Untalan at catherineuntalan@gmail.com

 

Maybelline BB Cream

The latest beauty craze especially for the Asians is the Blemish Balm Cream or most commonly referred to as the BB Cream. I've been reading good reviews about BB Cream and I thought it is about time that I try this product. I was not blessed with a flawless skin. I suffer from breakouts every now and then. When I've read about this product, somehow it gave me hope that I will achieve at least a skin that is close to flawless.

I went to Watsons and saw that the Maybelline brand also carries a BB Cream. The Maybelline Clear Smooth Aqua Gel Foundation works for me and I have been using it for years already so I am hopeful the BB Cream will work for me too.

I was kinda hesitant to really buy this because of the "one shade fits all" written on the box. I do not believe that statement.  But the 8 in 1 benefit somehow made me want to try. And who can resist the moisturizes like skin care, protects like sun block (it has SPF26), and covers like foundation it promises.

Honey Wheat Bushman Bread

Honey Wheat Bushman Bread
Outback Steakhouse
Acropolis
http://outback.com.ph/

Side by Side -- Year by Year

We celebrated our 7th Wedding Anniversary at Outback Steakhouse in Acropolis. We left the house at around three in the afternoon. We got married last April 17, 2004, four o'clock in the afternoon at Saint Ignatius Cathedral and had our reception at Valle Verde. Celebrating our anniversary at Outback Acropolis is the nearest we could get to where our wedding was held seven years ago.

A few days after I posted this photo in my facebook account, the Marketing Manager contacted me informing me that they are happy we celebrated our special day with them. Ms Vanessa gave us a treat. All I have to do is to inform her when I plan to visit Outback so that she could inform the manager on duty that my order is on the house.

Combination Appetizer

Combination Appetizer
Outback Steakhouse
Acropolis
http://outback.com.ph/

Baby Back Ribs

Baby Back Ribs
Outback Steakhouse
Acropolis
http://outback.com.ph/

Give Books to 3000 Children in the Philippines

Do you love to read?

How about sharing the joy of reading with the Filipino children who do not have the luxury of buying books?

The Center for Art, New Venture and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) is aiming to donate 3000 books to children in the Philippines. CANVAS is a non-stock, non-profit organization, and is committed in promoting broader awareness and appreciation for Philippine art, culture and environment.

For a $10 donation, you will already provide books for 3 schools. The target readers are those children from the public schools throughout the country.

Donations can be made by clicking  here.

World Without Strangers

Giordano Philippines launched the World Without Strangers Typography Tee Design Contest last March 21. This contest is open to all artistic Filipinos age 15 and up. Fifteen finalists will be chosen and out of the fifteen entries, seven finalists are entitled to win P25,000 cash and P5,000 worth of gift certificates. The remaining 8 semi-finalists will win P10,000 cash and P5,000 worth of gift certificates.

For more details, visit
http://www.giordano.com.ph/
http://www.twitter.com/giordanophil
http://www.facebook.com/GiordanoPhilippines

Beach Hut Max SPF100

I hate sunburn. I hate how sunblock lotions look on the skin. And I hate the smell.

Then last year, while I was shopping for stuff to bring to my trip I saw a sunblock spray. Beach Hut is not a lotion and does not have a weird smell. I bought the Beach Hut Clear Spray Sunblock SPF36 and has been using it regularly since then.

Beach Hut has launched a new product this summer. The Beach Hut Max SPF100. Awesome, isn't it?  I was very lucky that Beach Hut gave me a bottle of the new product to try out. And what can I say about the SPF100?

Burn, baby, burn.... no more.

Cafe By The Ruins

I recently visited Baguio to attend the wedding of a dear friend. it was actually our first time to meet in person after years of communicating online. We met through a blog site and what has started out as a simple comment on a blog post blossomed into friendship. My friend and her not-so-new husband met with me and my husband for breakfast the day after the wedding. Isn't she sweet! She suggested that we try out Cafe by the Ruins . What an angel! I really want to try that restaurant because of the reviews I have read when I was planning the trip.

The four of us ordered the Filipino "Lon-Si-Log". This is not your ordinary longsilog. The longganisa is cooked without the casing. A bit crispy and tastes garlicky. The meal includes a fruit cup and coffee. The free coffee came with what I thought was a mini cookie. My friend told us that it is the sweetener. You simply drop it into your cup and then let it melt. It was great she told us that or I might have eaten it like a cookie. My friend's husband wanted us to try the Sticky Buns. Too bad it was not available. He instead ordered Glazed Cinnamon Rolls. I'm not a big fan of anything cinnamon but I genuinely loved their cinnamon rolls. I am curious with the Crispy Tapa but did not find it in the Breakfast menu. Must try when I return! It was our last day in Baguio. After the breakfast, me and my husband  just head back to The Manor to check out then we're off to Victory Liner.

The newlywed gave us "pabaon" to have something to eat during the 5 hour trip. I was sleeping most of the trip and so the "pabaon" was eaten the next morning for breakfast. I love the kamote bread. I had it paired with butter, strawberry jam, sunny side up and bacon. For the basil bread, I cooked pasta for dinner and they complemented each other.