Hongkong may be the world’s shopping capital but Shenzen and Guangzhou is China’s. Lucky for me, my work allows me to visit both of these retail nirvanas every two months. Shenzen in particular. More popularly renowned as an electronic and lighting hub, the city that bridges Hongkong to the rest of China through a rail system also has ample room for an array of consumer finds–from garments, kitchen aides and furniture, Shenzen has it all. … Read the rest
Nescafe antioxidant final casting was held in Provil studio, San Antonio, Makati. I went in as an IM model. To say that I was nervous during the audition would be an understatement. I was trying hard not to pressure myself into making sure I get the part because you just can’t force these things… When you do you only get crest-fallen for all the wrong reasons–but I really wanted it, so it couldn’t be … Read the rest
Ironic how when I feel I have nothing left to give, by doing more, I am replenished. Depression stems out of self absorption, get out of your conceited lil head and see that life has so much more to give than you would ever care to take. And by life I mean, LIVE. Not things, those are dead. Im talking about living breathing experiencing doing and fulfilling– –we were … Read the rest
It’s all coming into fruition now. Three years of wandering, aimless shooting and spread out efforts has led me into this zone. “We rarely meet someone by coincidence” Quick and seemingly random run-throughs have proven to be influential in opening doors for a vision I didn’t even know I had. “Every person you meet along the way is your teacher and your student. ” LEARN. I can feel the excitement in my pulse. … Read the rest
I remember writing love letters to Mama back in the days when I was young enough to think it was cool, then I started getting lunch money for school so I could afford to save-up on ‘lil treats for her. Finally I started working, that’s when the real gifts started to come in. When were young, we have all the time to work on thoughtful presents like handmade cards and poetry, (which I … Read the rest
“Concrete jungle where dreams are made of, there’s nothing you can do”., New York by Alicia Keys. Same thing could be sung of any city out there, and I’ve lived in several. There comes a point though when it just all gets a lil bit too much. Like now. I woke up crying again, not knowing why, how or when it began. All I know is that the climb up is starting to suffocate me. … Read the rest
I didnt become vegan to lose weight, in fact I was skinnier before than I was now. It’s actually easy to lose yourself to starch and carbohydrates in a vegetarian diet as opposed to the lean protein intake of a meat-based one. Losing weight is all about discipline; Everything in moderation and dont forget to sweat off the excess pounds. It’s as simple and as difficult as that. With the rise of fad … Read the rest
Nothing irks our colleagues and partners more than to find me wearing these sandal-pumps in our site visits and exhibits. From “Why are you wearing heels at a day-long event?” to “Why ever did you chose to wear that hideous old thing?” I guess I wouldnt understand it either if I were in their “shoes,” I mean, its not exactly my most sophisticated pair, yes, but … you know what? It has gotten me through … Read the rest
I finally relented to the pull of “frizz-free, damage-free, shiny healthy hair” promise of Brazillian blow-out. What sealed the deal was a green light from my trusted stylist and bestfriend for years now. Like most Nicole Kidman-haired women, I have had the misfortune of having bad hairday more often than I should, (no thanks to you humidity). And although I love my curls, I end up subjecting them to heat treatment, (flat iron and curlers … Read the rest
©Weizel Gulfan 2012.
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