If you've seen in in public events, you're likely to ask yourself how I can manage to look nice despite my busy schedule. There's an army of fab stylists who make me look that way. And I'd like to share my army with you. If you think you need a style change for 2012, get a chance to have a makeover by joining my simple promo. Promo Mechanics: Like the Ria Jose FB Page. Post your photo on the page wall and explain in 30 words or less why you need a makeover. You may nominate your friend, girlfriend, cousin, sister, daughter, mother, aunt, or any lady in your life by posting her photo on the wall and explaining why she needs a makeover. Yup, there are only two steps to this promo. This promo is limited to Davao-based ladies only. Deadline is December 2, 2011. I, together with representatives from Envy Me Salon and other promo sponsors will be picking the lady (or ladies) who will be getting a makeover. Submit those entries now. :) Image courtesy of Bernie of HabagatCentral.com.
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Looking Forward to Iloilo Again
I was able to go to Iloilo City for the first time last year and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The people, the food, the sights, and the over-all ambiance of the city made me feel at home. My Iloilo trip opened with quite a bang. A relative treated Winston and I to a lunch at Breakthrough. Winston declared that talaba was just as delicious as oysters. LOL! Aside from generous amounts of oysters, we also had shrimps kinilaw, crab meat omelette, and grilled fish. All of them memorable. My uncle almost convinced me to take a road trip to Roxas just to eat even more seafood. I was able to go on a walking tour of Iloilo City with bloggers Fitz, Don, Winston, Rina, and our knowledgeable guide, Sam. I enjoyed it even if I absolutely loathe walking. Iloilo has very interesting architecture and old structures from the Spanish era are still in place. Plus, they have many beautiful churches with interesting stories. The tour ended with a sunset view of Guimaras and a hearty dinner at Carlito's, punctuated with Baye-Baye ala Mode. I was able to go out a couple of nights. I ate yummy ribs and beef stew…
Checklist for My November 2011 Manila Trip
I'm going to Manila this November to attend some functions, have a few meetings, and for a little bit of vacation. I want this trip to be a bit different. Instead of coffee shops, malls, and the usual places I go to, I want to go to unique places. Binondo The first time I went to Binondo was sometime 2005 or 2006 with my cousin. We had joined a walking tour. I was fascinated by the temples, old houses, and old buildings. I also enjoyed the food and the other sights that I saw. Kuya Andrew, several friends and I went to Binondo for another walking tour in 2008. Aside from the yummy food we ate, I found walking through Binondo to be an interesting experience. I'm not really Chinese but I found the culture, the sights, and sounds to be very homey. And I do want to go back for another walking tour. Philippine National Museum People suggested that I visit museums. Silly me. I have never been to the Philippine National Museum. Not even when our History professor asked us to go there. But I do want to go. It's embarrassing to be almost 30 and never having…
Alaxan FR Aray Mo, Galing Natin Promo
Pambansang Kamao Manny Pacquaio is preparing for his upcoming fight with Mexican fighter Juan Manuel Marquez. Needless to say, Alaxan FR and the entire Philippine nation is behind him and is rooting for him. With every punch, Pacquiao gives pride and honor to the Philippines. Wear your Philippine pride and support Manny Pacquiao by wearing the limited edition Aray Mo, Galing Natin Pilipinas shirts by Alaxan FR. If you're a blogger or a social media user, you can get one of these shirts by joining my simple promo. To win one of these shirts, follow these simple rules: Like the Alaxan FR Official Fan Page at this LINK. Show your support for Manny, by recording a video greeting for Manny Pacquiao for his upcoming fight against Juan Manuel Marquez on November 13. It does not have to be long or complicated but it has to memorable. Upload the video message on any online video sharing site and post the greeting on the Alaxan FR Page Wall. LINK TO THE WALL HERE. For tracking purposes, mention my blog's name "Life with Ria" on your video, either by stating it on the video or by inserting it as a caption or in…
Muchas Gracias
Dear Love, I was apprehensive taking the trip we were supposed to take together. But it was better than I expected. It's great being single again. I finally understand why we can't be together and I thank you for giving me that. When I went on the trip, I thought maybe I'd be thinking about you all the time and how the trip would be better if you were there with me. Truth is, it was almost perfect without you there. The combination of work, old and new friends, booze, partying, and stress gave me a new perspective. It would have probably been a fun trip with you but I would have probably been too guarded, too worried about you that I wouldn't be able to work and party as hard as I did. I finally see what some of my friends told me, that I wasn't me when I was with you. It's both good and bad. Good because I became a better person when I was with you. And bad because somehow I made us the center of my life. You might not believe it, but I was trying very hard to make us work and I suffered…
Weekend in Davao Bid Winner
In behalf of the 1000 Volunteers for AJ Group, I would like to thank the bidders for the "Weekend in Davao" Auction. The winning bid was sent by Mary Jane Cabrera, an Iloilo Blogger. She will be visiting Davao in January. She will be flying from Iloilo to Davao and back via AirPhil Express. And she will be staying in a De Luxe King Room at the Green Windows Dormitel. Thank you Mary Jane! :) We'd like to thank our generous trip sponsors AirPhil Express and Green Windows Dormitel! AirPhil Express flies to Davao from Iloilo and back daily. To book a flight visit their website at http://www.airphilexpress.com. Green Windows Dormitel offers luxurious and clean accommodations at affordable prices. It is at the FTC Tower located in the middle of downtown Davao at Mt Apo Street, Davao City. For inquiries and reservations, contact them at greenwindowsdormitel@gmail.com or at +6382-3003893. View Larger Map