in search of my eudaimonia

Finding the best MFK Baccarat 540 dupe. Hi! Near here! I’m relatively new to fragrances and blind-bought some, I liked most of them but some are just not for me. But out of around 10 blind-buys I have for the past six months, one really stood out and has been a staple for me. It’s a quite famous fragrance from a quite famous brand that is definitely not quite cheap. haha!  If you’re thinking Maison Francis Kurkdjian, then you are absolutely right! I have been using Baccarat 540 EDP and Extrait, and Gentle Fluidity Gold from this brand because I’ve heard it’s a good brand.  https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Maison-Francis-Kurkdjian/Baccarat-Rouge-540-33519.html https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Maison-Francis-Kurkdjian/Baccarat-Rouge-540-Extrait-de-Parfum-46066.html From the two (BR540 & GFG), BR540 EDP has been my staple and the one I get compliments the most  I must admit, I didn’t like it at first because of the metallic notes on it which gets amplified on m...

  Hi! Near Here! Have you been to a circus?  I have been to local ones and I've always wanted to see more. I can't exactly remember how old I was when I first saw acrobats and contortionists, but I know it was quite some time now. I was really glad when I knew that there is going to be a circus show happening in Davao just right before the Kadayawan celebrations. I was glad because I will be once again be able to celebrate my inner child as I've always wanted to be a contortionist but I never got to be one, so I love seeing them in television and in videos, and having this circus perform in my city means I get to see contortionists in real life once again. Skipping to the show day, there was a bit of delay and moving from one day to another but when the show finally started, I was in awe. I remembered how it felt to line up for popcorns and candy floss. I have always hated lining up for food, but this time, even though the line was long, I did look forward into getting my h...

Miss Universe PH 2024 Chelsea Manalo joins PLDT Home at Kadayawan 2024   A gathering for the senses, Davao City’s “King of Festivals” is a paradise for everyone, Powered by PLDT Home, The Kadayawan Festival, now on it’s 39 th year, has been showcasing the City’s local culture and heritage to tourists and content creators alike. Kadayawan Festival gives visitors a taste of the beautiful visuals, sounds, and palates of the region. Celebrated from August 7 th to 18 th of every year, the festival features the 11 Indigenous Groups of Davao; Obu Manobo, Tagabawa-Bagobo, Maranao, Sama, Ata, Tausug, Bagobo, Iranun, Kagan, Matigsalug, and Maguindanawon. Indeed, a celebration of the region’s bountiful harvest. In partnership with PLDT Home, one of the highly-anticipated events in the festival’s lineup is the Hiyas ng Kadayawan pageant. A truly unique pageant in search of a modern Davaoeña who embodies the essence of a true role model. On August 16, PLDT Home presented the title “H...

       Red Planet Davao invited Davao Bloggers Society for an Exclusive Slumber Party: Lounge and Learn. Held at Red Planet Davao, this event is an exciting, fun, and insightful one. This, paired with Red Planet’s hospitality and Davao Bloggers’ creativity is a perfect way to celebrate the holiday in a cozy, relaxed and educational way.       Davao Bloggers Society with Team Red Planet Red Planet Davao Team     Through this event, Red Planet showcased their new and updated building and interior design, modernized rooms, and enhanced Facilities. Asst. Hotel Mgr. Ms. Clarisse Lim, welcomed the bloggers and shared that they have been working on elevating and improving the hotel’s ambiance to make it more comfortable and convenient to every guest. And through this event, Red Planet is able to reveal the upgrades from the lobby, tonight’s event area, down to the new room designs.   The Davao Bloggers Society, with their President, Gem Tad...

  Davao City, Philippines – August 14 – Red Planet Davao announced the grand unveiling of its newly refreshed building, modernized room designs, and upgraded facilities, promising a fresh and enhanced experience for travelers visiting Davao City.  This renovation project emphasizes Red Planet’s commitment to providing guests with a perfect mix of contemporary comfort and excellent value.  The newly updated building features a sleek and contemporary façade that complements Davao City’s vibrant atmosphere. Inside, guests will find a variety of new room designs, each thoughtfully fashioned to offer a welcoming and relaxing environment.                                                                                Inside, guests will find a variety of new room designs, each thou...

Art evokes emotions. But what if those emotions are unknown and the art that is supposed to surface them was made in the past? Come with me as I travel through time to make my emotions known. Well, it’s not that I’m really going to travel in time but rather go and travel a bit to see my favourite artists’ works. No, we are not going to Amsterdam to see Van Gogh’s starry night. We’ll be going to BCG and Estancia Mall to traverse the past in the present. Almost everyone has heard Vincent Van Gogh’s name. He is everywhere. He is one of the most well-known post-Impressionist of all time, and he is my favourite artist. His works have always resonated with me, VVG was the reason I got into art in the first place. His art evokes deep emotions from what he has seen, heard, and felt when he was still alive. I cannot put these feelings into words, but deep within me holds a huge regard to how he was able to fight his demons, find peace and solace, and expressed his melancholy without using words...