Karen Ang, the espresso years

Medical Tourism and Cosmetic Surgery

Posted by Karen Ang on Jan 19, 2012 in General, Lifestyle | 1 comment

Admit it. When you think of plastic surgery, you immediately think of Belo because of their very effective media blitz. But what about other clinics which have affiliations, better services, and more affordable? When I was shopping for a doctor to do my lapband surgery, I researched for a long time until I found the right one for me. The same should be done for plastic surgery because it’s a medical procedure which will have far reaching effects in your life.

I’m going to need plastic surgery when I lose more weight. I will need to get rid of excess skin because I’m beginning to look like a Shar Pei. I also want to get boobs because I lost mine when I lost fat. The face will remain untouched though. I find nothing wrong with a little nip and tuck. When you are feeling insecure about your body and you have the money for it, I say go for it.

I was sent a copy of The New You magazine with the Iza Calzado cover.

THE NEW YOU is a quarterly guide to aesthetic medical tourism in the Philippines. THE NEW YOU is conveniently divided into sections, presenting plastic and cosmetic surgery, non-invasive procedures, cosmetic dentistry, anti-aging products, vitamin and supplements and dermatological treatments. THE NEW YOU is the only publication fit to introduce doctors, clinics and hospitals who compose the cornerstone of medical tourism. THE NEW YOU actively promotes hotels, leisure, entertainment destinations, and entertainment packages which complements MEDICAL TOURISM.

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When I got it, I was like “WTF?! Why would somebody send me such a magazine?” but after browsing through it, I found it informative. My favorite piece is about man boobs. I should probably give this magazine copy to Ade Magnaye.

I’ll be giving away a few copies of the magazine soon but if you can’t wait, you may contact (02) 7296198 or (02) 7295678 M-F 9am-6pm. Or email online_marketing@thenewyou.ph for orders.

My first zipline experience

Posted by Karen Ang on Dec 3, 2011 in Lifestyle, Philippines, Travels | 2 comments

I wasn’t afraid of the height, I was more worried if the contraption will support my weight. Well it did and I was able to zipline at ZipCity during the Davao Food Appreciation Tour (DFAT) early this year. It only cost me P250 for the adrenaline rush.

The nightmare that is SuperSale

Posted by Karen Ang on Nov 17, 2011 in General | 0 comments

Last November 3, 2011, my iPhone 4 got stolen during the SuperSale bazaar. I’m still upset with how the organizers dealt with the situation. So many thefts happened in all 3 days of the event. When my phone got stolen, there were at least 4 others who were victimized. It’s really a surprise because there weren’t much people in the bazaar except for the last day. Security was horrible and what really got my goat is the fact that the organizers didn’t notify me when they caught someone in the act of theft on the third day. I mean, what if that person was the one who stole my phone? I still remember the faces of the thieves who victimized me and I could have testified, right? But no! Not only did they not inform me, they never bothered to get my contact details. I had to bug them about the status of the case then tell them to contact me in case there is any update. Sad to say SuperSale is the first bazaar I participated in and I had to experience this. I’ll never join an event organized by SuperSale.

Brown Bag Vintage and Crafts Market

Posted by Karen Ang on Nov 17, 2011 in Features, Lifestyle | 0 comments

I’m inviting everyone to come to Brown Bag Vintage and Crafts Market on December 9, 2011 at the Filipinas Heritage Library. I will have a booth there to sell my Aromacology products and probably some vintage items. Entrance is completely free and there will be lots of activities for arts and crafts lovers!!! I wish I still have time to do tatting so I can sell them in the bazaar but besides it being time-consuming, the art gives me carpal tunnel. Anyway, I’ll find some other craft but in the meantime, learn other crafts with me on that date. The schedule of activities is as follows:

4:00-4:30 p.m.
Story Telling for Kids and Kids at Heart
by My Masterpiece Movement
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=281240235239789&ref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/groups/mymasterpiecemovement/

4:30-5:00 p.m.
Paper Cut Art
by Elle Battung of Pink Teacup Shoppe
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pink-Teacup-Shoppe/105019919550084
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=277261208972333

5:00-6:00 p.m.
Art and Sole: Sneaker Design Workshop
by Cj de Silva and Keds Philippines
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=278380195534002

6:00-7:00 p.m.
Heart Felt
Felt Crafts Workshop by Beam Mariano of Artwine
(For the Benefit of Kanlungan Orphanage)
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=249985405053040
https://www.facebook.com/shopartwine

7:00-8:00p.m.
Wire Art Accessories Workshop
by Ana Gonzales of Anagon Collection
https://www.facebook.com/anagoncollection
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=275868965778615

8:00-9:00p.m.
Wrapped: Creative Gift Wrapping Workshop
by Cat Limson of Bedazzle
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bedazzle-Accessories/160340093990063
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=239167782804735&ref=ts

9:00-11:00p.m.
Bigkas Pilipinas Live
(Spoken Word and Acoustic Performances)
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=225881450808369

Donate a book for the benefit of Centex Manila of Ayala Foundation and enjoy our Photobooth by Shutter Pillar
https://www.facebook.com/shutterpillar

To know more about this event, visit their Facebook page or http://brownbagmarket.blogspot.com/

Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy Y, Smart’s Latest Netphone

Posted by Karen Ang on Nov 10, 2011 in Features, Tech Talk | 2 comments

unboxing

Samsung Galaxy Y, Y for young, is the latest netphone from Smart Communications. It’s a sleek and stylish Android phone which runs on Gingerbread. Its processor is faster at 832 MHz compared to Smart’s first netphone which is 600 MHz.

S3X Tour Tres: Day 1

Posted by Karen Ang on Oct 13, 2011 in Features, Philippines, Travels | 4 comments

I was very fortunate to have been invited to this year’s S3X Tour (SOCCSKSARGEN Experience Tour). I’ve never been to the region but I heard wonderful things about it, especially Gen San, from Dabawenyo bloggers during my DFAT tour earlier this year.

I arrived a few days early so I can spend some time in Davao then Tara, Ria, Mica and I took a bus from Davao to GenSan. The ride was long but smooth. I enjoyed the scenery while my companions slept. Too bad it started to rain when we got to GenSan so commuting was a bit difficult. We agreed to meet up with Avel and company at KCC Mall before checking into our hotels. When we arrived, some Manila-based bloggers (Fitz, Rina, and Don) were at Coffee Dream, our designated meeting place and one of the sponsors of our tour.