New Spot in Town: GREENHILLS SKYLINE

Looks like there's a new spot in Greenhills that you have to visit today, it's called Greenhills Skyline and they opened it a few days ago. It sits right above the Connecticut Arcade and boasts an open air space with lovely San Juan cityscape views while you enjoy affordable food, booze and music to entertain family and friends in this district.

Food Selections

If you're looking for a quick snack or something to share, they've got a lot of merchants in this floor that you would enjoy. From Italian and Filipino viands, street food, sushi, shawarma, cord nogs, juices, coffee, cocktails and a whole lot more are available... and they're not that expensive which is a plus on the budget conscious.

Must try vendors include Kape Imperial who serve single origin coffee from the Philippines, Sunset bar for their cocktails and beer. You can also buy fruits and fresh produce from the Urban Garden during the weekends. Not to mention the lovely bean bag area so you can chat with friends and family while having bar chow and food from the stores there. You can choose from Tuna Town Ihaw-Ihaw for grilled stuff, Takamura Sushi and Ramen for some Japanese flare, House of Pizza and Pasta for those who want something Italian, Fresh Deli for fruit shakes and juices, Zhai's Delights for Filipino desserts, King Shawarma for middle eastern food, Wings on Wheels for your spicy wing fix, Monster Burger for grilled Australian Beef burgers, Hungry for Hungarian for sausages, corndogs and Vigan Empanada, Mix n' Munch for fried street food faves, and a whole lot more.

They are open mall hours and even have busking/performers on special days, go visit them soon! I'll be going there this weekend with some blogger friends, I hope I get to experience this (because I got stuck in traffic and got no grab a few days ago). I'm just so excited for this new spot!

A Realistic and Endearing Family Drama: MISIS PIGGY on iWantTFC

Got to watch MISIS PIGGY a few days ago. This was during the press screening which happened over the weekend. This is first and foremost a family story, albeit somewhat dysfunctional because of their separation (Marivic and Rupert played by Ms. Sylvia Sanchez and Ricky Davao), you can still feel how the love for each other surfaces when they need it.

If you were in the shoes of Lani, Steffi and Jeffrey (played by Ria Atayde, Iana Bernardez and Elijah Canlas), you would be hungry for a Father's love but have to remain understanding because your folks relationship didn't really end well. It wouldn't be a easy to balance when and where your Dad would become present if you had special occasions and this is where you'll look like you have to balance things so as not to hurt your Mom who's been with you for a long time and your Dad who just came into the picture. Ria Atayde tries to reason out as Lani but it will eventually fall on deaf ears with Marivic (her real life Mom Ms. Sylvia). I am really excited to see how their dynamics would eventually pan out as they started leaving their Mom's house after interacting with their Dad during the graduation of Jeffrey. I like the sub plots too which BL lovers would adore, plus the whole drama scenes with Lani and her Dad Rupert at the swimming pool which you should look forward to.

Ria was supported by good friends Kyle Echarri and Darren Espanto

 

The advanced screening only had us watch about 2 episodes and I wouldn't want to spoil things, but honestly Ms. Sylvia Sanchez is a given, but this would be a huge opportunity for Ria Atayde, Iana Bernardez and Elijah Canlas to showcase their acting prowess. The first few episodes have proven they are at par, or gave even more what the role asked for.  Go watch it on iWantTFC today because you'll be touched by the story. You can download the app now on Google Play or App Store, or just watch it on their website.

Congratulations to everyone who is a part of this series, can't wait for the next few episodes. I'm sure it'll be good!

TEEJAY MARQUEZ Releases GoodSkin Skincare Line

Actor, influencer and YouTube star Teejay Marquez seem to be on a roll with his endeavors this year. Recently, he launched his own line of skincaer products he aptly called GOODSKIN. Not surprising as he's one of the most good looking guys in the country, and well enough, he takes care of his skin which I'm sure would be one of the things that his fans love about him!

Teejay appears in the latest top rated show "Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss" and a lot of his fans were asking about how he keeps his skin that flawless. This was something he thought about during the pandemic, he knew then that there was a demand for it. He says "I tried looking for people who had the same vision as I do, and thankfully we found one during the last quarter of 2021. With this, I have my own business and it is involved in wellness which is something that I care for. I used to not care about skin regimens in the past but when fans were asking me about it, that's what spurred to take thie initiative. I feel it's a way of giving back, and I'm glad about that."

He adds "GoodSkin can be for all skin types, and is made from organic and natural ingredients which is ideal for Pinoys. This should restore your natural youthful glow. Having good skin I must say is not just things you put on your face, but a lifestyle. It's how you eat, rest and sleep, how you take good care of your body."

Teejay is also planning to have foreign models and endorsers but assures that all their products will be affordable price wise. This would be good for those planning for a summer getaway and they'll be coming out with more products and promotions on GoodSkin social channels (Facebook and IG) and these will be available in online stores Lazada and Shopee, make sure you check them out there too!

Next Level Entertainment: LUMOS RAY Home Cinema Projector

There are plenty of comfy places to be at home, but nothing beats a good room. It's your refuge, where one could relax and chill after a long hard day's work, and settle to be entertained for hours. Usually, I stare at my TV and watch hours upon hours worth of YouTube videos, Netflix movies + series, plus a couple videos I have on the local network. When I have friends, loved ones over, it's a little troublesome to just have everyone squeeze themselves just to get a view of the show.  This was when I felt I had to up the ante, time to level up with the LUMOS RAY Projector. 

I used to love going to the movie houses and watching premieres with my friends pre-pandemic. I enjoy how it feels to be in an enclosed space, uncontrolled air conditioning, and audio that you once couldn't replicate at home. I know what I was getting myself into and if my hunch is right, the LUMOS RAY Home Cinema Projector can do wonders to have that experience safely at home.

Now I know a lot of people probably think it looks so complicated to have one for your room, but I must say, this is pretty simple to set up and I've really had my fair share of adventures when it comes to things like these because I've used a lot over the years, I feel this will impress. Let's take it out of the box!

 

Simple Assembly

As I took it out of the box, there were only a few things in it. The power cable, the HDMI Cable, the remote, a LUMOS RAY Quick install guide (which you should keep) and the 3.5mm Jack to RCA cable. I took a couple of my AAA batteries and put them in on the remote. I decided to use the HDMI cable that came with the product and connected it to my laptop so I can simply play anything on it and enjoy. Aside from that, I like the strap on it because it's thick and stable when hung (if I do choose to do that in the future). As of now, I don't have a platform to put this in so I decided to use the same tripod I have for my ring light and it actually is standard, it fits perfectly!

This is the Smart version, which means it can connect to the internet via WiFi. I hooked the HDMI and Power Cable to the device and turned it on. Then I began putting in the information of my network so I could start using the projector.

And that I did. What I like about this is that I didn't have to install any apps on my smartphone for it to work. It's a SMART device which means it already came with software pre-installed. The interface is also simple, you have your YouTube, Netflix, Bluetooth Speaker mode, Source (for data coming from the ports), AirScreen (for casting/screen mirroring) and Local (to browse for files on storage). If you think about it, this already tells what the LUMOS RAY Projector can actually do. Photos or videos? Play? This can do that.

I had a really huge gray wall on the west side of my room. I painted it shiny so it wouldn't look bare in the daytime but it also had some of my hand prints when I wiped to clean it. I know this would be a lot better if I had matte white walls instead, but it works on any surface which is a good thing. I might have a small space in my room, but with this, I could very well have the whole wall as my TV where I could watch YouTube, Movies, or even see the content I make when I need to.

The LUMOS RAY Projector also has an app store, so simply sign in with your Google Account to download even more software to watch movies in different languages (as I've seen some Spanish selections) or listen to music. It's got a mean Dolby Audio Speaker system which you could use with your Spotify playlist, those parties in your room would surely become possible. Aside from that, it felt like a cinema when I watched a few shows on Netflix... I don't think I'll be going out much because of it.

I love GTA5 which I religiously watch on my phone on HD. There are content creators that do role play and do crazy stuff  in the city of Los Santos (which they all have drawn from Los Angeles). I streamed it all last night through the YouTube app on the LUMOS RAY Projector and it was AWESOME! I felt I was really part of the scenes because it was all clear, very bright utilizing the 3000 Lumens it has. It made it all vivid compared to previous projectors I had which had ghosts in it. I wouldn't want to say it's all washed out, but it's a lot different which I appreciate more with this one. People need to experience that. Gone are the days of projectors that cost hundreds of thousands pesos, this does the job even with its small size... it's very light and portable.

Aesthetically Pleasing to the Eyes

 

My room's theme is minimalist, I only have monochrome colored items in it. It follows my site's theme because I feel it's pleasing to the eyes. I was ecstatic to see the LUMOS RAY Home Projector was in the same color scheme and I didn't have to adjust whatsoever in the grand scale of things. Design wise, they made it modern with just a few lines, but well ventilated since it still has a light source which can be a source of heat. I used it for an hour or so and didn't cause any problems and I'm sure it'll be a cinch for those movies you love. 

As you can see, ports available for the LUMOS RAY Home Projector are for audio, AV, HDMI (which I use), USB (for external storage) and TF (TF means TransFlash Card which is an earlier term for micro SD Cards). I will build a special shelf on my wall so I don't have to set up the tripod as often for the projector so I could just plug it in and go. I love how they made this product simple, so whether you're a techie or not you can still find it easy to use this for those special moments with family, friends, and your loved ones. All you need to do is choose a title, put the popcorn in the microwave oven and bowl, prepare drinks... then take your old sweet time to make memories. LUMOS RAY Home Projector will take care of the entertainment, because you deserve it.

Where To Get It?

If you want one, it's quite easy to order via their official website https://www.lumosprojector.ph/kumagcow. It costs Php 8,999 for the regular one and Php 11,999 for the LUMOS RAY Smart version including a 1 year warranty. See why celebrities, artists, bloggers and influencers show their love for the LUMOS RAY Home Cinema Projector and why they enjoy it to this date.