I know this might sound late but I really wanted to celebrate my birthday by giving back to people. Besides, this year is about conquering new things and giving back what is due. Oh and it's still my birthday month so I could still do whatever I want, right? :) Starting this off by making one music enthusiast or a Capital Cities fan happy!

Yes, obviously, I'm giving away one (1) autographed Capital Cities' In a Tidal Wave of Mystery CD to one lucky fan! Just fill up the rafflecopter below!

To give everyone a head's up, there is a minor scratch on the back of the CD which I did not notice when I bought it. Oops!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck everyone!

NOTE: This giveaway is open to Metro Manila residents ONLY. Giveaway will end on February 3rd!

Starting the year right by fulfilling one of my bucket list! Finally, I was able to attend my first concert with the Virus girls! It was an awesome experience hearing them live. I still have a hangover which explains why their songs are on loop in the office, why I still watch the videos I took during the concert and still relive those blissful memories.

We were given the chance by Virus to cover the event and I am really grateful for it. As we always say in the office, we work hard but we play harder and that was what we did. We were upfront so we could take photos and videos that we could share on our page. Clearly, it was worth it. I was able to shook Ryan's and Sebu's hands, hug Spencer and had a photo with them. Oh, what a night to remember!

Aside from their awesome songs we love, Capital Cities were really cool and fun. We were told that we could not take a photo with them by ourselves. But we still tried by secretly telling them through hand gestures to take one with us from afar and they did! 

It was such a great experience and I can't wait for the next achievement I will cross off my list!

Thank you again, Virus for the opportunity and to Nike Amistoso for the surprise and photos!

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earmuffs 3 coins

polka dot print heat tech top Uniqlo

We were off to Gotemba to see the imported stores and the lights show similar to what we usually see in the Ayala Triangle. We were told that the climate in Gotemba was colder than Iwata. So I had to use two layers of clothing, relying on my heat tech clothing. I was also wearing heat tech leggings underneath these pants. Let me tell you, it was really freezing! We had to snuggle each to each other and keep our hands in our pockets. But it was inevitable since we had to take photos and videos. I'm so excited to share with you guys the displays we saw that day. Watch out for it on my next photo diary! I will be posting it soon!

Day 2 of our Japan trip and we were off to Sushiro and Max Valu. These photos are taken via my iPad and phone so I apologize for some of the grainy copies. 

Japan is very strict in traffic rules and we had to comply by showing that there were only eight people seated in the car. So my cousin, Ayumi and Ayaka had to seat on the floor. Mind you, we were eleven people inside the van.