It's Official!!

sharkmaine.com is now an officially hosted website! :) See you guys there! 

Life Lately Chapter 8

Hi! I'm still alive. Haha! September was crazy. Crazy but fun. I was supposed to update last week, but my website is ongoing migration (yes, I'm moving to WP!). However, for some reason, it was delayed so I'm back to Blogspot for now so here goes my quick recap of my September life affair. 

(1) Light set-up shoot practice for my wedding photography apprenticeship. I really pray that the day will come that I can attend more shoots.

(2) APCC Presscon!! Mira and I attended the presscon (me for WIM, she for WGG) and it was a lot of fun. We got to meet Jeremy Shada, Make Out Monday, Allison Harvard, J*Ryu, and Vampy Bit Me.

(3) And we were also able to cover the 3-day AsiaPOP Comicon!! WOOT! Thanks to the awesome people I worked with and allowed WeGoneGeek to cover the event. It was the most tiring con I've been to. Like for realz. Haha! BUT IT WAS MOTHERDUCKIN MARVELOUS.

You can check out the APCC photos HERE.

(4) LIFE-SIZE HULKBUSTER. Nuff said.

(5) Media session with Colton Haynes.

(6) Pulled off our Steampunk Adventure Time cosplay!! You have no idea of the amount of cramming I poured on my get-up, so I was really happy that we pulled it off and looked pretty decent at it.

(7) PAUL BETTANY. Need I say more?

(8) Got my Iron Man helmet!!

(9) I've been playing Ingress for years now and it was the first time that I met other agents irl (except my friends), so it was quite a surprise to finally meet the people behind the IGNs that I've known for some time now.

(10) A Sunday of just playing with my pens and watercolor. It was a short but good break. ♥

(11) And suddenly, team building at the middle of the week. In Batangas. With no signal. I think I experienced internet sepanx during our stay there. Haha! But I enjoyed it a lot and made me appreciate my job more and the tasks I render to the company.

(12) Ended my Thursday with a cake hangout with Kevin. He's the guy behind the funny memes at the 'Suit Up Commuter'. Go follow him, guys! He's incredibly nice!

(13) Komiket was held last weekend and I went there to support my artist friends, MNG group. Grace sold fandom stickers (which I hoarded btw) and this Fe Man sticker is one of em. Get it, get it? Iron?

(14) I also had to buy this Heneral Luna print. Because HENERAL LUNA. It is now one of my favorite Filipino films and if you haven't watched it yet, I am telling you now (with immense conviction) to GO and WATCH IT.

(15) And last Sunday, I was able to stay at the Red Planet Hotels in Ortigas which was very convenient as it is near my workplace so my Monday was a whole lot better with the reduced commute to work. :)

Andddd that's it! I have lots of stories in the gaps of these photos but let's deal with that next time. Okay?

Also, WeGoneGeek's first and second episode is out! Check it outtt yow!

Episode 1 - What is a GEEK?

Episode 2 - WeGoneGeek Goes to AsiaPOP Comicon 2015!

And our website is already up and running as well! Hope you can give it a visit! http://www.wegonegeek.com/

Smell ya later, guys! xx

Life Lately Chapter 7

And just like that, 3 weeks have passed. I was again caught in a whirlwind of work, friends and WeGoneGeek. But my heart is happy (not in a romantic way, okay). Haha! I hope you guys are doing well and life is treating you well. :)

So here I am and I will try to pack into this massive blog post the past 3 weeks. Hope you guys won't get too bored! I would very much love to hear from you lot!

Aside from the crazy workload that's constantly on my shoulder, here are the happenings that made my little sunshine-y heart a heap more grateful and happy.

(1) Office after-work game nights. We've played Resistance and I always get accused as the spy. Haha!
(2) Uniqlo x Star Wars new line was released!! I got myself a sweater that is now a favorite.
(3) I got new glasses! (not that one though) But invested in a multi-coated, transition lens. :D My wallet is crying but my eyes are happy. Less blinding noontime sunlight!
(4) Late night shenanigans with my beloved lolas. ❤
(5) Watched La Cage Aux Folles!! Audie Gemora and Michael De Mesa = AMAZING. The Cagelles (?) were so lovely. They have better legs than me. :)))
(6 & 7) Spent the long weekend in La Union with my sister, crafty people, and the sea. Played with the dogs as the night crawled. It was one of those memories that I'll treasure.
(8) WEGONEGEEK!! I don't how to express my love and pride for WGG and my WGG girls. They made my little dream into reality. We have a couple of videos already up on our YT channel which you can find here. Our Episode 1 is coming out soon! But we've done two unboxing videos already! Heck yeah!!



(9) We stayed up for the #ForceFriday unveiling. It was tiring and draining but really fun. Also, it sealed my desire to seriously get a Saberforge as a Christmas gift to myself. =P
(10) My second Brush Lettering workshop happened last weekend! This time with an intro to digitizing. :) It was a fun class and I really, really hope that they enjoyed and learned a lot. I hope that I can do more workshops in the future!
(11) On the same day of my workshop, I get to shoot Against The Current's concert and went with a new good friend (and awesome Tony Stark cosplayer), Kevin. Ended the weekend on a great note. I can't be more thankful.
and (12) I want you guys to meet Arthur, the Whatever Shark. :D I love sharks (sharkmaine!) so I was really happy to take him home with me.

So there, thanks to everyone who made my past three weeks wonderful. It was crazy, tiring, lack of sleep, terrible traffic in Manila, the stress, and did I mention crazy? Still, I'm grateful to have made it mid-September with high hopes... but still a lot of work to finish. Whew.

Smell you guys later! Leave some love! x

Product Review: MySlim Yerba Mate Drink and Capsules

FACT: I love to eat. But not a big fan of exercising. I'm plump on some parts and I never had wishes of getting slim but rather I just want to be fit.

And for me to achieve this, I don't need to diet but rather live a healthy lifestyle. So with that, I bought myself a folding bike and constantly trying to bike at least twice a week.

Just in time with my realizations of wanting to be fit so that I can do more things (especially those that require lots of physical exertion), I received a package in the mail from MySlim.

Let me clear that I am not a fan of slimming products, as I thought of them as not really effective and also quite scary to take (imagine the possible side effects). Skepticism at its best! However, I gave MySlim a try as it was also highly recommended by a foodie friend. A thought immediately came to mind, if this works, it means that I can eat more. Haha!

So I actually tried it and a few weeks later, results may have not been that obvious but I am very happy as to how it helped me detox and also made my discharge schedule regular (I've been a long-time constipated human being); and it reduced my water weight (which is surprisingly a lot). So overall, I was happy with it and no side effects too.

mySlim Yerba Mate comes in a sugar-free drink and in capsule form. The drink comes in 200ml bottle and tastes like strawberry juice so you'll enjoy drinking it ice-cold. Fair warning though that it is best to drink it when you have no plans of heading out as it will really cleanse your tummy and numerous trips to the bathroom will be made. But ain't it a good feeling when your tummy feels all light after all the food you ate.



The MySlim Detox and Fat Burner Drink is made to detoxify, burn fat, and boost energy. And it is due to its three primary ingredients: Palatinose, Carnipure, and EFLA920.

Now, let's get all science-y here. Palatinose is naturally derived from sucrose and it functions by controlling the release of glucose into the blood. Now what does that mean? Sustained glucose (in layman's term, sugar!) in the blood means stable energy levels for a longer period of time.

Carnipure on the other hand, is also known as the ever popular L-carnitine, but of the higher quality. Carnitine works by burning fat and converting it to usable energy.

And EFLA920 comes from the yerba mate or green mate leaf extract. It works by increasing energy and facilitating weight loss; and also suppresses appetite, reduces resorption of fat and increases fat burn. Hence why it works great with Carnipure. And oh, it also has antioxidant properties and activates the metabolic process.

Then there's also the capsule form. It's called the MySlim Natural Fat Burner Complex Capsule. What's the difference? One, is it's more convenient that the drink and second, is it has a more concentrated form of Carnipure and EFLA920. So this is for a more hardcore fat burning process. It also contains Metaburn, which enhances and speeds up your metabolism.

How to use MySlim? Take 1 bottle of MySlim Slimming and Detox drink before going to bed every other day (ideally) or three times a week. Again, a reminder that it is best to stay at home the next day as it will seriously send you multiple times to the toilet. Imagine having an LBM, it's just like that but in a good way because it's flushing out all the toxins in your body. A bottle is sold at Php89.00 and there's also a sachet pack available for Php69.00. 

Take your fat burning to the next level by having the capsules twice daily (highly suggested to take after breakfast and after dinner). I've noticed that when I intake the capsule, my cravings lessen. So that's a good thing! Also, taking the capsule won't send you running to the bathroom. It's like a follow through of the drink detox.

I still have a bottle of my MySlim capsules and 2 bottles of drink and I should update you guys after I consume all of it. :D Here's to hoping I lose more inches! #walangimposible

MySlim Yerba Mate is available at 7-11 stores, Mercury Drugstores, Watsons, Robinsons Supermarket, Southstar drugstore, Landmark Supermarket, and Rose Pharmacy.

For more info, you can visit www.vidanutriscience.com. You can also order from there or call  (632) 9279227, or sms 0998-994-8888. You can email as well at info@vidanutriscience.com.

And oh, don't forget to like them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myslimPH

Life Lately Chapter 6

I am sorry that I missed a complete week of posting. Not because I've been lazy but work is crazy and I've been spending my time making more moments with people dear to me and also, sleeping. But of course, I won't let another day pass without catching up with you guys. I hope you guys are holding up well and doing great as the half of August just swept by that quick.

Wednesday (August 5) -- backtracking for two weeks!!
It was quite special because I've met up with someone dear to me. It was great to catch up after a while. :)

That week, we also released Episode 0 of WeGoneGeek!! :D I am so proud of us! Do check it out and maybe subscribe to our YT channel?



The rest of the week was spent meeting friends, working (!) and we met up over the weekend for GISHWHES! GISHWHES is the Greatest International Scavenger Hunt the World Has Ever Seen and it was my first time to join this year. I had so much fun despite the time restraints hence we were only able to do limited tasks. Our other team mates (from all over the world) were all kinds of awesome and went the extra mile to tick off some tasks from the list. Shoutout to Misha's Jaguar Pack team!! :D You guys are the best!

Made this as one of GISHWHES' tasks! Thought it would be easy!

Monday 
Quite a stressful day. We had a pre-trial at the RTC (long story) that got rescheduled to September and I got sick as well. -__-" What a way to start the week.

Tuesday
Tuesdays are quiz night days. And it was also my younger sister's cake day! Happy Birthday, @anncmlle!

Anddddd I also got a new baby -- TOLITS!! (Magka-Tolits man lang ako sa buhay) Hahaha!!

Now part of the X family! Say Hi to Tolits, my X-M1. 

Been playing with it for a while now and it's almost always with me. So far, I'm happy with it! It's compact and output is superb. *lives on cup noodles for the rest of the month* Haha!

Rest of the weekdays were not really eventful. Just busy with work (as always) and last Friday, I presented at work regarding competitors of the brands we work with and some social media trends. My nerves were twitching all throughout the presentation but I think I did well. And I'm quite proud of the deck that I made.

Here comes the weekend!!

Attended a Watercolor and Food Illustration workshop by my good friend, Jane (@eats_eggs_for_lunch on IG) and it was really fun! :D


Hi Janeeeeey!! Thanks for the awesome workshop! Sama naman ako sa tile stamp next time! And salt dough clay!


My output!! It was a good day to renew dormant creativity. :) Now, I'm feeling kinda pumped to get back on making artsy stuff.
PS. I have a workshop this weekend! Details at the end of the post! :")

Sunday
Had brunch with a really close friend for his birthday! Happy Birthday, dude! xo

I also picked up these cutest paos from Mrs. K's Deco Pastries! Spent the afternoon shooting em and will write about it soon on WhenInManila.

Teaser photo! Yep, fandoms on food! Baymax siopaaaao!! :3 ♥

And that's a wrap! Monday's quite a b*tch and greeted me with backlogs but all is good!

How's Monday treating you guys? :)

Also, I'll be having a Brush Lettering x Digitizing workshop this coming Saturday, August 22, 12nn-4pm at 100 Miles Cafe in BGC! Slots are still available!

You can sign up here: http://manilaworkshops.com/events/brush-lettering-x-digitizing
I hope to see you there! :)

Life Lately Chapter 5

So I've decided to change my CURRENTLY series to LIFE LATELY, so that I can share more stuff with you guys by doing a recap of my previous week and also what's currently going on with me. Hope that's alright! :)

Monday
Met up with friends from Thomson Reuters and had dinner with them. It's nice to catch up with people you practically consider as family. We dined at Corazon in EDSA Shang and we got so amused by their servers' names. :P And their suman in tsokolate is really good. :3

PS. Take care on your trip, Enny Wenny!

Tuesday
Tuesday was just okay. I attended an event launch for YouPoundIt and hello, hello -- Sir RA, Ramon Bautista, Jun Sabayton, and Lourd De Veyra was there! :D Also, Tuesdays are quiz nights! If you're in the Ortigas area, do join us in Mario's Kitchen for a night of brain exercise! It starts at 8:30-ish, usually 9. No reg fee, just order from the menu and there's no limit to team members so gather your friends! Did I mention Mario's has awesome churros? ;)

Wednesday - Thursday
Pretty uneventful. Just spend it mauling over work stuff. Went to Sucat in the morning to take care of my other 'job' and then back to Ortigas in the afternoon. The things we do for work! ~__~

Friday
Last Friday we had a house warming + birthday party for my mama and aunt. I immediately rushed from work so I can join the fun won't miss the food. Haha! LECHON!!

Also, we had a mock presentation at work and I got a lovely compliment from the bosses that my speaking mentor (from highschool) would be so proud of. :D I'm not fond of presentations as I get anxious like there's no tomorrow but when I get serious, I make sure I apply all that I learned from my public speaking days. It actually boosted a bit of my confidence. So, thank you bosses! ^_^

Saturday
My hair color journey went into full circle last Saturday as we bleached and toned my hair and actually achieved a shade of silver/gray that I've been wanting for so long. It was supposed to be blue but we have gray a try and I am happy we did. I'll re-dye it again with silver dye instead. :D Also had a late night shrimp-loaded dinner with Grace! She went blue-green this time!

Sunday
RAK OF AEGIS day!! For the third time! I know. I'm such a fan. :") I was supposed to go with le familia for a date but due to inevitable circumstances, it became a date with my mama. I'm not complaining but I wished the sibs could go see it too because I want to expose them to the PH theater scene and also to how amazing our local shows are. Maybe next time!

Monday
I took a leave from work because it's attorney day. Long story but we had to visit our family attorney to talk about something important. It was quite draining really but I'm relieved as to how things are threading. My fingers are crossed for things to get better.

Currently
At a coffee shop. Working while passing time and waiting for my friends for quiz night!
And watching Gaki no Tsukai! Hahahaha!! I've been watching episodes the whole week and it's a good picker-upper.

Surprisingly, I am productive when I'm not working at home. Particularly at this place too (Tully's Coffee in Ortigas), probably because it's not crowded and the ambiance is cozy.

Also, we're gonna shoot an unboxing tonight!:D

And that's it! Ang daldal ko haha!

How's your week going so far guys?

WeGoneGeek Coming Soon!

While delving into my inner geek persona a few months back, a thought of starting a YT channel featuring geeky stuff and whatnots came into my mind and I said, hey why not?

I opened the idea to some of my geek girl friends and I'm glad that they were interested to jump into the dark, unknown pit with me and start WeGoneGeek.

So here we are, shot our teaser photos yesterday and talked about our plans. THIS IS IT!

Hope you guys will check out WGG! You can like our page https://www.facebook.com/wegonegeek or follow us on IG! @wegonegeek

Rak of Aegis: Reasons Why I Highly Suggest That You Watch It

I've been gushing about Rak of Aegis in the past week and I think it deserves a blog post so that I can put all my fangirling and love for it into words and immortalize it in the interwebs. So behold, here's my attempt on convincing you to catch this wonderful musical until it closes on August.

Here are my five reasons why...

Currently Chapter 4

This is a very late post as life is pretty much a hurricane, a lot of ups and downs happening but all is good and I don't want to fall out of this series just because I'm a few days late. So here we go~!

CURRENTLY

READING

Should I be ashamed for not being able to read any books for the past 2 weeks? T__T Sorry, reading gods!

WRITING

Articles for work. Articles for blog. Whew.

LISTENING TO

Vicious Love by New Found Glory!! MV came out today! Watch itttt! I love them!

We fight as hard as we love!

SMELLING

Nada. Olfactory senses are still wrecked.

WEARING

Crimson Red and Grey.

THINKING

About upcoming plans. This coming weekend. The situation I am in and lots of things in between. I am really vague when it comes to this. Haha.

FEELING

Surprisingly good. :)

LOVING

The past weekends and dates with my Lolas.

Rodic's Lunch with the Lolas | Fun with the sunflowers (find meeee!) | Photo edit that ended up looking like an OBB for a TV show | And eeep~ meeting Pepe Herrera again after a year! Pwede bang ako nalang ang Aileen nya? :")

WANTING

To catch Rak of Aegis again. Because I am overly smitten over Pepe Herrera. #noshame -___-"

NEEDING

More time in a day and more days in a week.

WISHING

For an out of town trip. I miss going to far places. Sometimes I feel tired just thinking about all the grueling preparation and the actual on-the-road shenanigans but I honestly miss all the stress that comes with the joys of traveling.

How are you doing, btw? :)

Currently Chapter 3

Here we go to Week 3 -- so far, so good. My hands are quite full tonight so I might keep this short (or not). 

CURRENTLY

READING
Haven't done any reading this week as I was swamped with work. -_- Hopefully I can catch up this week and start on my Hand Lettering book.

WRITING
The report I am due to present tomorrow. *cramming intensifies*

LISTENING TO
My sister playing Papers, Please beside me. The whirring of a nearby electric fan. The tap-tap-tap sounds I make while typing this. 

SMELLING
The scent of rain. All we had this week was rain.

WEARING
My pjs. I'm ready to go to sleep, but work ain't done woman! Hustle!

THINKING
Just getting things done so I can start this week well and in order. 
This week had been stressful. A family drama that we've already buried in the past came back to life.

FEELING 
Sleepy but absolutely determined. :)
Also, a little inspired to work harder because my hard work is appreciated. 



LOVING
Weekends spent with dear friends and my siblings. Ever since I've embraced the single life again, I decided not to spend it on being sad but be awesome with the people around me (friends, family) and doing the things I love. That's the way to recover from a heartache, ladies and gents.

WANTING
SPICY BEEF NOODLES *^* Craving for food at midnight is not good.

NEEDING
More hours in a day. 

WISHING
That things will eventually fall in their right places. And I wish to travel the soonest please, Universe. 

And I still hope my body learns to cooperate and learns to wake up early. A week passed and still no improvement. Damnit body clock.

How was your past week, guys? 

AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2015 First Lineup of Guests Revealed!

Asia’s biggest pop culture universe is all set and ready to explode with its constellation of stars and artists joining forces to complete the ultimate pop culture experience that is AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2015 (APCC Manila) slated on September 17 to 20, 2015 at the World Trade Center in Manila.

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FANGIRLS ~ BRACE YOURSELVES!

APCC Manila reveals its first lineup of celebrity guests with Hollywood star Jason Momoa—the famous Khal Drogo from the critically-acclaimed and Emmy-nominated first season of the HBO series “Game of Thrones”—as one of its headliners. Fans will be able to catch Momoa in the much anticipated DC Comics films, “Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice” and “Justice League”, where he will reprise the iconic role of Aquaman.

“It is our goal to treat pop culture fans in Southeast Asia with a mega event that boasts the best of the best in the areas of movies, television, entertainment, comics, toys, collectibles, gaming, and cosplay. And our first lineup of stars proves just that,” explained Rita Magnus, General Manager, Events, Universal Events and Entertainment.

Adding to the entertainment lineup of celebrities is Jeremy Shada—the teen heartthrob and talent behind the voice of Finn on Cartoon Network’s “Adventure Time”—who will treat the “Shadanators” with a sample of his talents as an actor, voiceover genius, and musician.

Shada will invade APCC Manila with his band Makeout Monday as co-lead singer and bassist. His band mates includes brother Zack Shada (vocals), Logan Charles (vocals and rhythm guitar), John Spicer (lead guitar), and Seth Renken (drums).

For the artists and the comic book enthusiasts, get ready to welcome Whilce Portacio, Filipino veteran comic book artist, who will share his 30 years of creative journey in the comic book world.

Portacio is the wunderkind behind numerous iconic Marvel characters including the X-Men named Bishop (who recently headlined the movie “X-Men: Days of Future Past”) as well as the characters Malcolm and Randall. He also worked on Spawn, Artifacts, Hulk, Journey Into Mystery, Uncanny X-Men, and has graced various Marvel covers. “With this initial line-up, we are promising fans with an experience they won’t forget, especially as we are giving them the opportunity to meet their favourite stars via photo ops and autograph sessions,” Magnus added.

The platform is also set for Vinyl lovers and toy collectors with mixed media artist Amanda Spayd and sculptor/ painter Chris Ryniak leading the artistic revolution at APCC Manila with their expertise in creating pop masterpieces using almost all objects, living and non-living, as both medium and inspiration.

Spayd is an American artist whose work combines the textures and colors of antique domestic objects and the natural world. With her obsessive attention to detail, her work has been published internationally, and is highly sought after by collectors around the globe. She has recently entered the toy market with Japanese sofubi and vinyl blindbox toys, as well as cast-resin collectible figures.

Ryniak is also a toy-designer and sculptor of numerous instantly sold-out editions of designer art toys and figures. He is well-known for his series of daily monster drawing project titled "Morning Scribbles," in which he has created and shared over 700 original creatures.

Of this, Magnus said, “We have so much more in store for the region’s growing pop culture fan base. There will be more celebrities, pop culture personalities and we will reveal it soon. We also have exclusive screenings, panel sessions, product launches, competitions, and fun activities for everyone.”


The CAGE – Cosplay Authority Global Challenge
Cosplayers are not to be left out. APCC Manila, together with event partner Cosplay Authority Global Challenge (The CAGE) – the world’s biggest and first–of-its-kind cosplay competition – is now accepting entries from cosplayers around the world to battle on an international level and be the next global Cosplay star.

“With this competition, APCC Manila expects to attract the best cosplay talents, not only in the region, but around the world. The CAGE will also have a Kids category to provide the younger audience with a chance to unleash their creativity and imagination,” Magnus explained. Judging the cosplayers is a specially handpicked panel of judges that include international prop and costume maker Bill Doran, cosplay superstar Alodia Gosiengfiao, Philippines’
own cosplay photographer extraordinaire Jay Tablante, traveling artist and global cosplay phenomenon VampyBit Me, and actress/model Allison Harvard of America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 and America’s Next Top Model: All Stars.

Participants will also experience an all-star entertainment treat with actress/model/host LeeAnna Vamp, or the "Ghoul Of Your Dreams,” joining the roster of cosplay stars who will definitely spice up the event. Vamp is the host of “I Love Nerd Girls” and “Fiends Forever.”

Then there’s more for the cosplay aficionados with the special appearances of internationally-acclaimed cosplayers Monika Lee and Riki ‘Riddle’ Lecotey. The two are well-loved “characters” in the costume and anime-loving world, both of whom starred in SyFy channel, Heroes of Cosplay.

The CAGE aims to promote the spirit and craftsmanship of cosplay through costume and prop-making workshops as well as provide a platform for cosplay enthusiasts and fans to compete on an international level. The grand champion of the Open category will receive a record-breaking payout of USD$10,000 cash along with the opportunity to compete in the next edition of The CAGE at APCC Abu Dhabi.

For interested participants, visit www.cosplayauthority.com/application and like www.facebook.com/cosplayauthority and follow on Twitter @CageCosplay to find out more about the competition.

For more info and event updates on APCC Manila 2015, please visit asiapopcomicon.com, like APCC Manila on Facebook (www.facebook.com/apccmanila), and follow on Twitter @AsiaPOPComicon.

APCC Manila tickets will be going for PhP500 (one-day pass), PhP800 (two-day pass), and PhP 1,000 (three-day pass).

Currently Chapter 2

Week 2! I am actually getting the hang of this :) How's everyone doing? I hope all is well on your end despite the rainy weather we've been having.

CURRENTLY

READING
The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy by Sam Maggs | So far, it's okay. Some points irked me a bit, a little stereotyped but I'll give my last words when I finish it. 

WRITING
Emails. Emails. Emails. When will I ever run out of emails? Haha!

LISTENING TO
The NoSleep Podcast. Tied with Welcome To Night Vale as my most favorite horror podcast. It's my automatic playlist when I'm working and I may have already listened to all the episodes more than 5x. Give it a listen! :)

SMELLING
Nothing. Currently battling a cold so my olfactory functions are not on their A-game.

WEARING
A sleepy, too-comfortable-this-bed face. 

THINKING
About all the tasks that I need to get my hands to. This afternoon's assignment photoshoot and praying so hard that the rain would stop so we can do it outdoors. The past week was nothing short of great, I had my down days (but definitely less of what I had to go through last week), and I've been finding more reasons to carry on with a lighter heart and a grateful spirit. So that's great.

FEELING 
Calm and collected with a dash of overwhelming jitters.

LOVING
The cool weather. The circumstances and opportunities coming my way. And my new phone, an iPhone 5c that I called JARVIS. :D 

Also the fact that I am making art again and actually taking my time to seriously study about the letterforms. (WHOA.) I know I can get lazy sometimes but you know, that's not the way to learn things and I figured that I really love doing this so might as well get serious with it. 

WANTING
Some hot noodles. And more hours in a day.

NEEDING
A long comforting hug.

WISHING
That I will learn to manage my time and tasks better this incoming week because lots of things coming up! I'm actually really excited. 

And also, I hope my body learns to cooperate and learns to wake up early. 

How was your week, guys? 

Currently Chapter 1

Hi y'all, if you've stayed long enough with me through my blogging journey, you've already known by now that I am bad at updating and also that I'm a workaholic hence why I can't find the time to write here.

However, I am making amends because this was where it all started and this was one of my comfort zones and I'm glad and thankful to have you guys here. :) *big hugs!*

So I'm starting (and planning to commit, fyi) on this series of life update posts which I am planning to write every weekend. This is inspired by my friend Krissy's Currently posts. The goal is to just keep writing and chronicle how the rest of this year goes. :)

CURRENTLY

READING
Eeep~ all my shame because I'm reading fanfictions again (what am I?! 13?!) but yeah, current guilty pleasure.

WRITING
Emails. Lots of it.

LISTENING TO
This playlist. :)

SMELLING
The aroma of freshly-baked bread!

WEARING
My heart on my sleeve.

THINKING
About a lot of things. Being broken and focusing on staying intact. Being back to zero. Plans. The future. I'm an overthinker, am I?

FEELING 
Hopeful. Mostly because I don't want to drag myself down further.

LOVING
Both the melancholic and fresh taste of independence.

WANTING
To get out of here. And oh, I've been dying to go to the beach.

NEEDING
Clarity and strength to keep my head over my heart.

WISHING
To feel the sand on my toes and the waters taking me in. And also, for it to rain Funko Pops. Haha!

WHODUNNIT: Test Your Deduction Skills and Be Sherlock for a Day!

Breakout Philippines, the country’s premiere escape room game, unlocks a whole new side to theatrical entertainment. This 2015, Breakout Interactive Theater (BIT) will be launching its first public event called WHODUNNIT. 

Experience it first-hand what it feels like to be a detective for a night! Feel like a star of your very own movie that will test all your seven senses. Immerse yourselves in a crime scene for one night where you’ll be running around looking for clues, interrogating suspects, and investigating crime scenes! And yes, running may or may not be required.

This night is perfect for all the detectives at heart. It is a complete experience that comes with a 2-course dinner from The Belly Rub, and prizes for the top groups. Best detective

and press costumes will also be awarded!

Bring your friends to form a group of 5, and write your own adventure in this exciting new way to play a game. 

For more information and how to register, please visit our web site www.breakout.com.ph/bit 

Runtertainment, Inc. is the team behind Outbreak Manila --- the 5-km zombie infested fun run, Breakout Philippines --- the country’s premiere escape room game, and the 1,000 ft slip-and-slide for Slidefest Philippines. 

The MINIONS are Back in McDonald's Happy Meal!

BANANA!! THE MINIONS ARE BACK!!

McDonald's first released their Minions Happy Meal a year or so ago and I was one of those who ate too many spaghetti and nuggets meals just to get them cute minion toys. They are quite hard to resist, right?

But now you can complete their newest set and skip the queuing entirely by pre-ordering your toys from June 15-20.

McDonald’s reveals that the much-loved Minions will soon return in every Happy Meal. To make their comeback extra special, customers can now pre-order the complete Minions Happy Meal set in all McDonald’s store nationwide starting June 15.

 

 

 

Be the Gru of all 10 Minions Happy Meal toys and have first dibs before everyone else. Just follow these steps:

 

Step 1 - Visit any McDonald’s store from June 15-20.

Step 2 - Pre-order the complete Minions Happy Meal set in the frontcounter of a McDonald’s store.

Step 3 - For only Php949, each pre-ordered Minions Happy Meal set includes a Claim Stub Set for all 10 Minions Happy Meal toys and 10 Happy Meal food stubs composed of:

·         Four (4) Burger McDo with fries Happy Meals

·         Two (2) Chicken McDo Happy Meals

·         Two (2) McSpaghetti Happy Meals

·         Two (2) Burger McDo Happy Meals

Step 4 - Happy Meal food stubs may be used upon purchase or until August 19.

Step 5 - The complete Minions Happy Meal set may be redeemed at any McDonald’s store starting June 25—before the Minions toys are available individually in store.

 

Follow these 5 easy steps and you can complete your Minions Happy Meal set before everyone else! Share the fun to your closest buddies, family, and loved ones. Kids and every kid-at-heart will surely enjoy the instant dose of happiness that only a Happy Meal and a Minions toy can bring.

 

For more info, you can visit happymeal.com.ph, like the official Facebook fan page of McDo PH at www.facebook.com/mcdo.ph, or follow @McDo_PH on Twitter and Instagram.  

 

I can't wait to get my hands on em and flood my Instagram feed with their photos! #MinionsAtMcDo.

 

#sharkmaineEats Goes to MAKATI!

Aaaaaand we're back! After my on-off relationship with blogging, I think I am back for good this time (and I hope I stick to it!).

I'll keep it simple (as days are really busy for me) but my posts will be loaded with photos for sure. A Visual Blog might best describe what sharkmaine.com aims to be from now on. But I hope you enjoy it all the same! :)

What I've been up to since 2015 started? EATING. >__< It is both a good thing and a bad thing. Good because ALL. THAT. FOOD. And bad because ALL. THAT. FAT. Haha! Well, let me take you to my foodtrips around the Metro and let's start in MAKATI!

Lots of new places have sprouted in Makati and my to-visit restaurant list is ever growing, so me and the boy decided to tick some off it one weekend in January.

Let me start with this heavenly taco place in Algier St.

TACO CHINGONES -- BEST TACOS. EVER.

An admission: I am not a big fan of tacos -- because hey, I am the extra rice girl. No rice, no love. D: Well, that is until I tasted their heavenly tacos. I fell in love. HARD. I may have heard a Mariachi playing in my head while eating it. That and I downed a total of 5 tacos and half gringas that night.

Four-inch tortillas filled with tasty goodness. Flavor-packed meat and the spices are on point. What can I say... I fell in love!

Where to find TACOS CHINGONES? TC is located in Algier Street, Poblacion. If you're familiar with Som's, it is right beside it. *check out MAP at the bottom of this post

What can I eat at TC? Their MENU (as of early February):

Tacos - Php50.00

Gringas - Php100.00

You can choose from: BARBACOA (braised beef w/ adobo sauce); CARNE MOLIDA CON PAPAS (ground beef w/ potato); CARNITAS (fried pork); LENGUA (ox-tongue wi/ birria sauce); CHORIZO (Mexican chorizo w/ spices); ALPASTOR (pork infused w/ pineapple); and BISTEK (marinated beef sirloin).

My favorite is CARNITAS and BARBACOA. I am yet to try the Lengua and Chorizo! Next time!

What time are they OPEN? They are open from 5PM onwards (usually until 2AM).

How much should I bring? Tacos are at 50 and drinks (canned sodas) are at 50 as well. You can do the math depending on how many tacos or gringas you are planning to gobble up. I spent around Ph350 on my first visit, but that's me! I eat *ALOT*. Haha!

Do they have a Facebook page? YEP. https://www.facebook.com/tacoschingones

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SALT MAKATI

Next up is SALT! Loved this place because of their baked salmon at an affordable price. Salmon was fresh and the slab was enough for me to order an extra rice. They also have cheap t-bone steak but it was just okay considering the price. 

Where to find SALT? It is located in 5887 Fermina corner Enriquez street, Poblacion Makati. It is a few blocks away from Taco Chingones. :D

It is tucked in a small residential area so patience, my Padawan. 

What can I eat at SALT? They have a pretty simple menu but packed with some good stuff!

MAIN COURSE

T-Bone Steak - Php190

Beef Salpicao - Php220

Country Fried Chicken - Php180

Grilled Cajun Chicken - Php180

Grilled Tuna - Php220

Baked Salmon - Php320

The Burger - Php220

Caesar Salad - Php150

DESSERT

Frozen Brazo de Mercedes - Php 110 (we loved this one!)

Moist Chocolate Cake - Php120

Tartufo Ball - Php130 

DRINKS

Soda - Php40

Bottled Water - Php30

What time are they OPEN? They are open from Tuesday to Sunday, 11AM to 1AM.

How much should I bring? Bring at least 200-250 per person.

Do they have a Facebook page? YEP. https://www.facebook.com/SALTMakati

Check out why we love MINSOK! It's in the same neighborhood as TC and SALT! 

MAKATI EATS FOOD TRIP MAP! 

#sharkmaineEats Goes to MAKATI!

Where should we head next? Send us your suggestion/s in the comments! :)