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10Jan/1014

Magazines

Because my friends and other people I know cannot stand my haircut anymore, I decided to visit a salon near our place and have my new haircut. The place is fine. There's a home-y feeling, the people are friendly and its services are way way cheaper compared to mainstream salons.

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I used to patronize Bench's Fix Salon services but it turned out to be not good. It's just a hype! You don't get the service that you deserve even if it's costly than most other salons. I find it difficult to patronize a salon where people are just too tired to give you a good service or even a friendly smile. If not for the magazines, i'd rather have my hair be cut by my mom. Not serious.

This salon that I visited serves fast. As if it's a food. And you will not be bored because of the television set. But even if they're fast, I still have to wait for my mom because girls loves to overdo it. You know how girls manages to overdo everything (from cooking up to dressing up). I tried not to be bored. Magazines rescued me from the boring trip.

After reading two magazines, I realized that i'm not reading magazines recently. I used to read magazines. I used to buy magazines. I used to borrow magazines. I forgot why I chose not to read magazines anymore. Maybe it's because of the lack of time or it's costly.

Not interested in Wine and Martha though

So, this year, I think I should start reading magazines again. The articles are entertaining and sometimes, helpful too. You just have to pick the right magazine for you. Match it with your interests, hobbies or even with your frustrations. Find a magazine that you can relate to and can be helpful in the things that you do.

I've been reading Bluprint last year. It's an architecture and interior design resource by a Philippine media company. It's refreshing to see well-designed houses and sometimes inspiring too. But sometimes the thin line between inspiring and intimidating suddenly cease to exist. It's available for just one hundred and fifty bucks.

Bluprint Spread

Can you recommend a good magazine for me? I'll be checking the magazine stand and start reading again. Online magazines are welcome.

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5Oct/080

Congratulations! And Boo!

Congratulations!

There are few things that I need to commend.

Congrats Dad!

My dad will soon be promoted in his work. He's working in Dubai. We're/I'm proud of you! He is an architect/Auto Cad Operator in a government company in Dubai. Note: Almost 80% percent of companies in Dubai are government-owned/owned by the ruling/royal family. He works for Emirates Stone Co. Ltd. He handled projects like school housings, palm jumeira's landscaping (man-made island) and the likes.

Congrats Fix San Lazaro!

Since fourth year high school, I always have my haircut in Bench Fix in SM San Lazaro. Earlier today, I went there to have my haircut and I found out that there is something commendable. Usually, one stylist would attend to two customers at the same time. Nakakainis 'di ba? Pero ngayon, 'di na! From what I see, the number of stylist is tripled including the crews who shampoo's and blow dry your hair.

Congrats Nokia!

Nokia launched its new phone today. Nokia's long-awaited touchscreen phone is unlikely to give Apple CEO Steve Jobs any sleepless nights. Nokia's 5800 XpressMusic, also known as the Nokia Tube, comes with unlimited access to Nokia's music service. And yes, it bears a strong resemblance to the iPhone. But like T-Mobile's Android-based G1, the 5800 is just the first volley in a larger strategy. The touchscreen phone will be among the first devices from Nokia's stable to support Comes with Music, a Nokia service that offers one year of unlimited access to the company's music store catalog.

Boo!

There are also few things that are far from being commendable.

Boo Catholic Church!

I'm not an atheist. I'm a Catholic. I'm just very annoyed by the way they are announcing their stand (anti) regarding the Reproductive Health Bill. "The bill allows abortion to be legal." I don't think so. "It also legalizes the use of contraceptives which is very contrary to God's given life to us. "He used the Holy Spirit to give us life, only He through the Holy Spirit can take it away from us." Contraceptives are making us safe, I think. We are on the 21^st century na, c'mon! Can we move on? They are also persuading church goers to sign a petition against the Reproductive Health Bill. Is this what we call the Separation of State and Church? Or the intervention of the church in state matters? Or is this divine intervention? I beg to differ.

Boo SM San Lazaro!

Upon entering the mall I thought I've mistaken SM from Divisoria. I always hate sales. Lalo na yung mga 3 day sales dahil madami talaga ang tao. There are too much people inside that you will expect the mall to collapse on an instance. Few people are buying. Most of the people inside are just roaming around. Dapat may entrance fee eh! I just wish Bonifacio High Street, Powerplant and Galleria are not ocean's away from our home.

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