Starting your Starbucks Card Collection [Yoda Style Jedi Training] (December 31, 2017)

During the latter part of 2017, I noticed that I’ve slowly amassed a stack of Philippine issued Starbucks Cards.  It was never my intention to collect them–it just happened.  But I am getting ahead of myself; for you guys to understand the genesis of this collection, we need to go back to the beginning. 2013Continue reading “Starting your Starbucks Card Collection [Yoda Style Jedi Training] (December 31, 2017)”

Not a popular opinion: My take on Star Wars: The Last Jedi (December 13, 2017)

Disclaimer: If you haven’t watched Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi, don’t read any further. Are you sure you want to know what I think? Well, you have been warned. The Internal Debate Before I begin, I just wanted to say that this was probably one of the most difficult posts that I’veContinue reading “Not a popular opinion: My take on Star Wars: The Last Jedi (December 13, 2017)”

Review: Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End (December 12, 2017)

So…what ever happened to moving onto Uncharted: Among Thieves (2009)? Well, life happened. Outside of a few games of NBA 2K18 with my uncle, my PS4 had sadly gone into semi-retirement. That is until our US vacation last November wherein I had some downtime and was able to try out a few levels of PS4’sContinue reading “Review: Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End (December 12, 2017)”

That Steady Starbucks Diet: Procuring that 2018 Starbucks Planner (December 10, 2017)

As I write this entry, I am immediately reminded of Michael Coreleone’s (Al Pacino) famous line from Godfather III, Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in. Granted, Coreleone was referring to his waning attempt towards legitimize his business and professional affairs, but I have always felt that my annual questContinue reading “That Steady Starbucks Diet: Procuring that 2018 Starbucks Planner (December 10, 2017)”

The limited edition Starbucks Reusable Cup promo (July 31 – August 13, 2017)

Went back to Starbucks earlier this evening with plans of putting the finishing touches on a book that I am currently doing with the immensely talented Randy Valiente. Then this caught my eye on top of the counter. The Starbucks Reusable Cup Promo! The Mechanics The latest Starbucks promo involves a two-step process wherein patronsContinue reading “The limited edition Starbucks Reusable Cup promo (July 31 – August 13, 2017)”

Video: Workout of the Day (July 31, 2017)

  Breaking out my old Steve Nash United Ballers Nike Jersey for today’s workout.  (July 31, 2017) Breaking it down Monday’s workout video is up and running! In this video, I give viewers an idea of what I listen to when I run–and no, it’s not music. Here is a breakdown of today’s exercises:

Workout of the Day (July 28, 2017)

  Video 014 – Workout of the Day (July 28, 2017) Breaking it down Friday’s workout video is up and running! Here is a breakdown of the exercises for today:

Workout of the Day (July 26, 2017)

   Video 013 – Workout of the Day (July 26, 2017) Breaking it down Decided to regularly post my workout videos.  It’s a long road back but I hope this will inspire some of you out there to get back on the horse (so to speak). Here is a breakdown of the exercises for today:

Toy Review: Disney Pixar Cars 3 Die-Cast Mini Racers [Series 1] and my initial foray into the world of Podcasting (July 23, 2017)

Audio 001 – Toy Review: Disney Pixar Cars 3 Die-Cast Mini Racers [Series 1] Last July 17, 2017, the family and I caught a late afternoon showing of Cars 3[i] before proceeding to a nearby department store in order to check out some of their Disney Pixar Cars 3 merchandise on display. Strategically displayed byContinue reading “Toy Review: Disney Pixar Cars 3 Die-Cast Mini Racers [Series 1] and my initial foray into the world of Podcasting (July 23, 2017)”

Review: The Saturday Group’s 49th Anniversary Exhibit – Chair: A Send-Off for Malang. (July 22, 2017)

 Just some of the wonderful visuals at The Saturday Group’s 49th Anniversary Exhibit. Yesterday afternoon, I had the privilege of attending the opening of The Saturday Group’s 49th Anniversary Exhibit entitled, “Chair: A Send-Off for Malang.” The annual event showcased the sculptural and painting talents of Lydia Velasco, Franklin Cana Valencia, and other gifted membersContinue reading “Review: The Saturday Group’s 49th Anniversary Exhibit – Chair: A Send-Off for Malang. (July 22, 2017)”