Avocados and Coloring Books
Every once in a while I just want to know what the hipsters are up to. For weeks all I could see on my Instagram feed were pictures of avocado on toast. Oh it’s… Continue reading
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The Good Old Days of Maroon 5
Hey, remember that time when Maroon 5 had really good songs with a legit funk vibe, beautiful melodies and imaginative lyrics? Before they invaded other people’s weddings (quite inconsiderately, I might add – if that… Continue reading
Dear Apple, WTF?
Dear Apple, What the hell?!? First you give in to that harpy Taylor Swift and her newest, desperate call for attention / pretentious open letter. Now you’re dropping Bono’s Artists icon? Seriously, why? Just… Continue reading
The Great Escape (1963)
Every few weeks we’d get stuck for a movie to watch on movie night, and the conversation would inevitably go like this: Witches’ coven: So, what are we watching tonight? Me: *pretends to… Continue reading
“Brave” – Idina Menzel
Because I’m still hung over from her concert, and because I have a full-blown woman crush on her: here’s the video for my favorite solo Idina song, Brave: Beautiful lyrics (co-written by her, no… Continue reading
“If we had a spirit animal, it would be Idina.” – Idina Menzel in Manila, 7 June 2015
No backup singers, no light show, no gimmicks. And after a couple of songs, no shoes even. Just Idina and her voice, which was flawless and spectacular. And it was more than enough.… Continue reading
“Thank you and good night.”
It’s been a week since David Letterman left The Late Show, and I still feel blue about it. You know that feeling you get when you’re counting down the last few days of… Continue reading
The Week in Review
Last week was like a punch in the face. Everything went wrong at work, and it felt like Monday lasted until Friday. Then of course Letterman signed off, and I cried like a… Continue reading
Today Is A Special Day
Every year in May we set aside a day to celebrate the most special, most important person in our lives – Bono! Just kidding. Happy Mother’s Day Mom and to all the moms… Continue reading
“Still Want You” – Brandon Flowers
The news that Brandon Flowers would release another solo album brought me a real sense of panic. I thought that The Killers were breaking up for good. When the band’s singer goes solo, more… Continue reading
May The 4th Be With You
Just in time for May 4th, we started re-watching the Star Wars movies. I’ve been pushing my niece to watch because I just can’t fathom how anyone can miss out on such a… Continue reading
What Happened Here?
Why all this carnage? Did a group of friends have a fight, and did they throw their frappuccinos at each other? Did they not like the blend and just gave up? Did a… Continue reading
“Feels Like Coming Home” – The Script Live in Manila, 17 April 2015
This is the third time The Script has visited Manila, and it was such an amazing experience from start to finish that I want to write this post so I don’t forget anything… Continue reading
What Makes You Beautiful?
Dove has done it again. By “it”, I mean come up with another annoying campaign supposedly aimed at empowering women but really is a stealth way of shaming them. In this new commercial, two… Continue reading
We Survived Monday!
Hey, we did it! And to celebrate, let me share my music obsession of the week: Travie McCoy and Jason Mraz’ “Rough Water”. Just one of those songs that really gets inside your… Continue reading
Jesus Christ Superstar (1970)
Holy Week is upon us, which in the Philippines means a week off work to observe religious rituals such as the Visita Iglesia, where you’re supposed to visit fourteen churches in one night;… Continue reading
Behind the Scenes: Man on a Wire
Guys, IT WAS REAL. I really thought I was being gullible to think that Danny actually walked on a tightrope. But apparently it really happened! They were all harnessed, but still! I can’t… Continue reading
Happy My Birthday, Everyone!
Well, technically it was two weeks ago, but it’s still March so it counts. My dream of having a TARDIS cake finally came true! Thanks to my niece. Our witches’ coven was complete… Continue reading
