The Magic Hot Compress

I think a couple of weeks ago I woke up with a bad back, so bad, that I can't even fall asleep. Knowing myself, I can sleep anywhere as soon as I'm sleepy. I've slept on bar ledges, public sofa in Starbucks, Burger King in Singapore, MRT in Magallanes and so on. So the fact that I had to wake up and sleep while sitting ( pillow leaning on the wall, me doing an indian seat) it is a big deal.

One day, my sister handed me over what she calls a "Magic Hot compress". At first it looked like a jelly bag with a loose lucky penny swimming inside it.

Cute Feminist Cards

I got these last weekend. I love getting cute stuff like this. 

It comes in a cigarette box-like thingy and it's in black and hot pink! :)

It actually reminds me of "Give the bitch her chocolate", (the one that I wrote about here )that I gave to one of my good feminist friends, Faye.  

Let me share with you some of my favorite cards:

  Card 01:
I showed these to my friend Paully, and she asked: " Is there a female ship captain?" ( Oo nga no?, the captain is the last one to leave a sinking ship, I wonder if there is a female ship captain.)

Card 07:
My friend Faye who is a mom to 9 yr old Cheska, shared before that she was feeding baby cheska while typing on her laptop trying to meet a report.

Card 08:
Statistically, this is true.

Card 11:
My guy friends in their late twenties never get tired and still gets super excited over video games, while girls already graduated from Barbie dolls since hitting two digits of age.

Card 13:
This is cliche, because this is often true. :)

Card 15:
I don't know why, but I can tell a lot by looking at the choice of footwear. It need not be signature or branded. But I remember telling a friend that I am attracted to guys wearing loafers/top siders.

Card 16:
To keep this blog in the "General Patronage" category, I will not discuss this. But all I can say is: "BWAHAHAHAHA!!!"

Card 18:
Since I'm doing all the driving lately, I can relate to this one. While my guy friends nag when I drive, my motto on the road is: "In a hurry? Go ahead and fly!"

Card 26:
When I saw this card, I remembered my friend Claire, who mastered the art to welling up tears and batting her pretty eyes to talk her way out of a ticket. Claire is boyish in some sense when you meet her in person, but turns all girly, sensitive and delicate when she turn the tears on. I know it's something I cannot pull off. (Claire, teach me! haha!)

Card 27:
My friend Faye can probably swear on this one, not on her, but based from me. Last year I was upset and worried during class that I had to take out and apply my full bright red lippies that I gave her a mild cardiac arrest about how fast I was able to transform my mood via lipstick.

Card 32:
I don't think I need to elaborate on this one, but it doesn't feel like we're having our genitals cut off when we admit that we are wrong.

Card 35:
This is true. Women monitors their period and hormones that's why that Jerry Springer show and the one with the DNA test is more often unreal.

Card 36:
I dated a Momma's Boy, and all I can say is: "Whew!"

Card 43:
Why waste all energy when I can ask?

Card 45:
It may be because of the patriarchal upbringing but this is true. I cannot count how may stories of cheating husbands I've heard and learned that traces back to the bottom line of power imbalance in the household (read: wife earns more money than husband, so they cheat to feel good about themselves).

Card 46:
As I have said, why go through all the hassle?

Card 47:
I admire women, most especially moms. Because they are the most likely the one described in this card.

Card 48:
This is why females/women are good at negotiation and haggling. :)


I wonder if the makers (of this card) have the Male version... I really would love to read that! :)

The Antik Thrift Shop

Who would have thought that you can find hidden treasures just by walking along Lopez Avenue on your way to the bank to pay your bills? We didn't think so.


I was on my way running an errand when my eyes accidentally laid on this shop. There's no sign, no specific landmark, but just the one that is nearby a food store. Land mark does not even have relation to what this place is all about. 


This is The Antik Thrift Shop.


I've passed by Lopez Avenue, though not on an every day basis, but I've practically know the stores upon first glance. I knew I have read this place used to have a sign somewhere but now it's gone, like the place was a secret with hidden treasures inside. And yes, it was indeed a place for treasure. Antique Treasure.


Spirit of the Past, Treasure of the Future - is what says on the probably antique glass window. My eyes were busy rummaging the place, while my friend who was with me, who hates shopping by the way, suddenly had eyes that's wide with bewilderment. I had forgotten that she's an antique collector and her family is an antique and art dealer from Casa Manila. This girl knows these things and I don't. 


We were met by the nice owner of the shop, Mr. Frank Micosa. He used to work for the DZLB station of UPLB and after more than 30 plus of service he retired to do his passion: Arts and Electronics.

Meet the owner, Mr. Francisco Micosa

When I saw  how fascinating this place is, I asked Mr. Frank if I can feature his store in my blog and he agreed, so the very next day, I dragged another friend to the shop to take photos!

I was very fascinated by the old school cameras (note: the mini tripod is not for sale)

They have old plates that goes from way back, old watches, lighters, pens, wood sculptures etc.

Brass, old clocks, mini alcohol bottles that are all collector's items

I kept thinking about the Paco Amino poster, I think I have seen this at a restaurant before then my friend says: It's the one up in Pancake house restaurants! PAK! Tama!

Brass Candle holders, old school lighters, really old portrait of someone's first communion and a painting of Jesus.

The army stuff caught my fancy: These water bottles form AFP goes all the way back in 1944, and I checked at the bottom.  Some even have initials on it and the one with the black bottle cap even has the camouflage part of the uniform.

Tea set, vintage Buddha, last supper carving and old school iron that uses charcoal

Vintage soft drinks bottles, lamps, brass goblets and more.

 This Antique store was also feature in a periodico!

Antik Thrift Shop was featured in The Philippine Daily Inquirer last December 2009. Read online Article here.

I'll let you in on a little secret: Some Antique dealers from Tiendesitas and Manila gets some of the stuff they sell here. My friend was able to get a really nice deal and that usually costs around six grand. 


I cannot disclose the price but it was more than a steal. :)




For inquiries:

Francisco "Frank" Micosa
Contact Numbers: 0910-582-2833 / 049-827-2942

Kitkat Mint

I love Mint Chocolates. I love Chocolates. Period.

One lazy Saturday, my friend and I decided to do some grocery shopping and finally we got a hold of....

Kitkat MINT

Yey!

It tastes like Lindt Mint Chocolate too! I immediately bought one pack to give to my sibs.

I've been hearing it from my friend Paully and I was only able to taste the Kitkat Orange during one poker night with the guys at Marc's house. His wife Nikki works in Nestle and she made us try it after getting a little tipsy with Tequila.

Again, Yey! I found it!

What made your day today?

Girlz Rock: The Go-Girl Kit with Attitude

Last sunday night, I decided to pay my friend a visit and she surprised me with this gift:

I love how close friends really think of what to give you, you will know that depth of your friendship by the gifts your friends give you. It reflects how much they know you and they can tell if you will like it.

I don't just like it.... I super looooove it!!!

How To Make Crisscut fries

I've always wondered how to make Crisscut fries. My sister Apy, who is the Queen of Rare Finds and the expert in finding the most one-of-a-kind items from bazaars, secret shops, etc., like as if she has ESP on these things, came home one day with this item: 

Veggie Cutter

Items inside

For my mommy readers, this one is for you. Here's how this thing werqs!

Notice the "pinky" Haha!

There's the potato grip

How it works

Instant Crisscut fries!

Special participation of our youngest doggie, Bieber. Yes, Justin Bieber

Potato

Other tricks of the cutter: Spiral Fries

Deep Fry

Voila

And Serve! 

And the best part is - She got the veggie cutters for a very, very cheap price while some sell it online for more than three times of what she paid for!