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A dystopian TV series from Brazil, this is another take on the recurring theme where impoverished citizens are pitted with each other to alleviate their status. In this case it's a series of tests (it took an entire season even) that assess their merit on whether they deserve to reach the Offshore (the utopian society counterpart). We start with a handful of primary characters who are of varying personalities and intentions. Initially we already get our stereotype favorites only to hate them later on and vice versa. This is one of the best character developlment I have ever seen on a TV series that I already finished Season 2 and I still could not decide whose side who I'm on and if it matters at all. It's as if all of the main 5 characters (Michelle, Fernando, Rafael, Marco and Joana) are their own protagonist and antagonist of each other at the same time. Season 1 involved different tests and their backstories. We see them breakdown and rise to the occa...

My pick this year is at EDSA Shang. I've been once and didn't like it because it seems old. But as our list this year wasn't really what I hoped for (ahem, Okada) I just chose this so I wouldn't repeat my choices.  The room I booked was triple sharing and based on the room I got can fit 4 but you have to compromise on the size of who actually sleeps there. I requested for an additional person but they didn't allow me which is probably because the room itself could not fit an extra bed anymore. The view is just OK but there's an eyesore beam that blocks the pool from our window at the bottom. I don't know why they didn't just remove it. The bath have no tub, but we liked that they have a bench for sitting inside the shower. I enjoyed the smell of the toiletries (probably aloe vera) and they are decent on the hair and body. The rain shower I am not sure if it's just ours but it was disappointing, it barely dripped water. The...

TGP is hounding my recommended list so I took the plunge yesterday. When I found myself sleepy I was already halfway through. I didn't notice I was already watching so many because the show is engaging. I was also convinced when I first saw the credits, that they are under Fermulon the same guys producing Parks and Rec and one of my favorites: Brooklyn Nine Nine. Eleanor Shellstrop (Kristen Bell) died and found herself on The Good Place-- a neighborhood of people who have done really good deeds when they were alive. What's wrong though is why Eleanor found herself there when she has not lived a life that is near to what her neighbors are. Together with her soulmate Chidi and her condescending neighbor Tahani and her soulmate Jianyu they attempt to figure out how to solve the problem that is Eleanor and how to save her in going to The Bad Place. One of the endearing aspects of this show is how diverse the cast are and I'm not even talking about their nationa...

I am surprised that Netflix have taken Happy! under their wing. I heard about the graphic novel from the podcast Comic Book Noobs so I got interested on it. I heard it's violent and dark but with a cute and unusual side kick. It reminded me of Sin City so this is right up my alley. Our anti hero is Nick Sax, a cop turned corrupt assassin who on one of his heart attacks was visited by an Imaginary Friend named Happy, an optimistic blue unicorn (complete with a pink horn!). Almost half of the series involved Happy trying his best to convince Sax to help him find his best friend that also happen to be Nick's kid, abducted by a delusional Santa.  I was able to procure a copy of the graphic novel (got the last copy from Fullybooked!) the day I finished the series and found a lot of those episodes inspired most of the scenes. I could say they have improved on the story a lot, bringing in more stories on the characters involved. Even Mickey's mom have a lot of ...

Back when I was young, going to the cinema was one of those things we never had regularly. But one of them that we were able to watch was the Lion King. My parents even bought us the tape so we could listen on the tracks at home. Fast forward to this 2017 when I first heard they're taking the musical here. I wouldn't miss it for the world! The moment the link for ticket reservations were OK, I've booked both Reagan and I to watch. Later on I would realize that the chairs I chose were so close like 2nd row close.  Amazingly the chairs are good! There were a lot of times that the cast walked down our aisles complete in animal costumes. I was screaming internally in glee!  Notable actors would have to be the guys who played Scar and Zazu. Props are also really good and how they've managed to dress the stage is creatively awesome. All the colors pop and the performances are goosebump inducing. When they say that if there's only one musical you have to...

+ Crowne Royale Hotel + One of the things that have allured me with Bataan (upon staying for a few hours) is how there's an abundance of tricycles. We don't need to remember jeep routes at all! Our hotel is just a few minutes away from either the bus terminal or Jollibee Balanga or even from the Plaza. We are also near a Chowking and a branch of the famous The Beanery. If I've only known that they'd be closed the next day (Good Friday), I would have had dinner there on our Day 1. The hotel from the outside appeared like it had acquired a few properties near it's vicinity because reaching our room felt like it's a different building altogether. I wonder how many rooms they really have on. From the facade it didn't look like they could afford sqm for function rooms! Our rooms are spacious. We requested for an additional bed which they fit in the middle of the two beds easily. They have a cabinet, tv, tons of outlets and the aircon work...

Another last minute trip, we thought of going someplace near to spend Holy Week. I really wanted to go to Antipolo, there's this nature resort I would love to just spend breathing all the fresh air in but the prices are too exorbitant for a one night stay. So there we ended up going to Bataan. The most popular means of going there is by land. But I don't want to spend my hours at the bus so we just booked a ferry instead. Booking the ferry is quite easy. You just have to login here . It's safe (I think) and was able to book 3 tickets to and fro. Make sure that you time your travels because weekend trip back is only 8 AM and 3 PM. Did I mention it's half the price when walk in? As of writing it's 450 vs 799. Why won't you even book online with that price? + 1Bataan Ferry + The port in Manila cannot be anymore convenient. It's just at the MOA Complex near Vikings. You just have to sign in (don't forget your print outs and ID...