Double Check

When I discovered how to use Ebay late last year and when I already know how usually we can get an international package, I ordered not too much but I already bought several items from all over the place and I was never asked to pay more than 100PHP ($2.30) on the post office until the arrival of my Canon 24mm where I was charged 1,135PHP ($26).

The box says it all, its a Canon 24mm lens and I was surprised that it was already on different box sealed with a PHL POST tape not an international box when this came from Korea. I want to compare it with a used Dr. Martens that I bought from UK (which I haven't blog about) that is literally much heavier/bigger and a little bit more expensive than this lens but I was never taxed more than 100PHP. 

I'm not against on charging me more than 100PHP but it's also a bit funny and annoying at the same time most especially if I already received a huge box than this. Maybe because it's Canon but dang it the Dr. Martens (Bethan) cost more than this lens. Haha. Even it was already used but still, used docs usually have bigger value. 

I don't know on how they compute taxes and all but if it's because of the price then it's reasonable but if you will just depend on the box itself or even on the country where it is from, then they should have some reality check. 

Dr Martens (Bethan)

For now, I'm really done shopping because it's time to save up.

Californila Experience 2.0

One thing I know when I discovered Californila, I will now shop in the states. Hahaha! (you can read my 1st purchase with them here)

Well, actually that's true because all the products in here are the same or late collection. There are so many people in the mall, limited colors or style on shoes/bags. Somehow, its good that I'm not petite or else I'm also buying dresses now.

Shoes and bags will be the death of me. There are so many nice shoes in the states!!!!!!!!!!!

And my 2nd transaction with them involve a shoes and a *** (I can't tell it yet but when it arrive here, I will). Again, this package was supposed to arrive by January or February but the 1st product arrive here December 9 and I was surprised. I was speechless.

I'm actually controlling myself on buying stuff but since my other order is only available for a limited time, I grabbed the opportunity to get a shoes on Dr. Martens that's ON SALE!!!!

Yes its a Dr. Martens but no, its not a boots.

Say hello to my Finchley! :D

I love it because its a different style and its floral. And its a Dr. Martens! Originally it was $60 but I got it for $36.

I'm addicted to shoes. Yes, I am.

Living in Manila and you want something different, get something from the US, have business with Californila :)

"Chocolate is good but shoes are carb-free"

Road Trip . Tagaytay

After that Liliw Laguna trip, we went to Tagaytay last August 9, 2013 and it was considered as a holiday. It was a little bit of a bad idea because everyone in the Metro was on their way to Tagaytay that's why we were stuck in traffic for some time. Probably the most heart breaking part was we weren't able to eat some Bulalo :(

Oh well, hopefully we will have another trip on a weekday.

my favorite docs to wear on an adventurous trip <3

traffic ...... 

probably the best Starbucks. I'm waiting to spend time with friends here. lol 

a must photo when you went to Tagaytay. hahaha

Coz theres a blue sky waiting tomorrow
Waiting tomorrow shining and shimmering
A blue sky waiting tomorrow
Waiting tomorrow
Maybe its all we need

Blue Sky | Hale 

Doctor in Green

Speaking of another doctor that landed 2 weeks ago. haha

Together with the Triumph 1914 of Daphne, I was having a hard time on what to order .... There was this Hinckey docs which was new and available on pink and yellow, the patent lamper yellow and the original green one ...

I just wanted a pair that can go on whatever day it is because my pink one was a little bit sensitive because of the material which is Cartegena and if ever I will go on a whole day walkathon, I don't like my pink doctor to be super dirty. I was really down on choosing a yellow or a green and I was so close on choosing the hinckey but as I think about it every time, I came to the conclusion that I already have a yellow one, not really super yellow but at least it has a shade of yellow even though it was a wrong size, I can still wear it on a limited time.

And I ended up with the green one and I'm satisfied with it. ;)

YAY! for a spare lace :D

I think it was a little magical on the states that it was ordered and delivered at the same day ... 

shooting with a flash makes it a little bright green but in reality it was somehow a dark one... 

I already wore it twice because I really need to break it first but at first it doesn't feel that I'm breaking them because it was the right size for me. 

meet my 1460s

its a little funny and odd because when I got all of them I really make sure that it was clean for couple of hours or days so I can still put it on my bed for picture or just because it was new and when I started to use them I don't clean them anymore look at the black one! HAHAHA

meet my trusty doctors ;)

I was browsing some photos on tumblr and instagram and I saw some people who even have wounds during the first time they wore theirs, my advice, get the right size. ;) 

I also want to share with you this video . :)

If your from Manila and want to have some Dr. Martens you can visit https://www.facebook.com/DrMartensPH 

"Don't give me a ring, give me a pair of Dr. Martens and I'll be forever yours!" - Jessika 

Bad Ass Doctor

Yes! Some bad ass doctor arrived 2 weeks ago.

I'm just blogging about a particular doctor every time so I hope you know what this means. ;)

Dap (my cousin) and I was talking about this for so long, I think since December. and YAY! because it happened! :))

Her uncle was coming in the Philippines for some family event and as I'm typing this her uncle and his family are back now in the US. btw, THANK YOU FOR BUYING OUR DOCS! :))

Dap chose this docs because its different and cute and I don't know what else. HAHAHA

Introducing her first and forever bad ass doctor!

this was one of its purpose but you really need to break it to do the folding stuff  / and I just saw this kind on the internet and I'm telling you I don't know what I was doing that time. lol  

I love the detail on this

floral

It's called the Dr. Martens Triumph 1914 and unfortunately it's not available in the Philippines but you can order here. 

"With my first paycheck, I bought purple DM's. They were cherished for many years - Loved them! - Dee"

Venting on a Random Post

I don't really like doing a post like this but I'm bored so this is technically a product of boredom but still posting the truth here (I'm not posting this so people know what to buy for me but if you insist well, thank you) and this is just more on material things I know I own some people's trust and that's more important for me but behind every person there are things we still want, right? ;)

Its Christmas time and meaning my birthday is also just around the calendar too. HAHA

For me, gadgets should be treasured and if I'm going to buy one I'm making sure that I know everything about it. I do research for the specs, read some online reviews or watch videos on youtube testing the specific product because if you want to purchase something expensive you should consider that you can use it for 3 to 5 years (or lifetime) before shifting to a new gadget or product but if you have a lot of bills in your pocket then why buy every other 6 months or maybe every other day .. Some people don't think about that but some does, so am I.

This list are not on based on what I really liked most to have right now, it's just random.

1. a Point and Shoot Camera

Galaxy Camera - if you are planning to buy a camera, I do suggest this to you it cost ₱ 30,000 below. The good thing about this it's Wi-Fi ready and have an Android OS meaning you can download some apps from Google Play and just like any other Android device you can enjoy it here. 21x zoom is awesome and I just watched some video testing it and I'm impressed. but if you're doubting about this maybe you can get a Canon or a Sony point and shoot.

Canon D20 - speaking of another point and shoot camera, I do also like this because it's a sport camera and maybe an all year round camera because it's water proof, dust proof, shock proof, etc. and it's handy. I don't think I need more explanation about this because its an all year round camera!

-- I still have my Sony TX5 and I still love it but if only I would trade that maybe I'll get one of these. I might just choose the Canon over the Samsung Galaxy Camera because I like how it's an all year round camera :)

2. Apple Products 

iPad Mini - I like this mini but the only think that I don't like about it was its chip. Still on A5 chip when they can use A6x just like the iPad 4. I think it will be better if you they put a latest chip here but oh well, Apple release new products every other 6 months (?). So probably there will be a new one by April or May 2013.
But I like it, it's handy than the usual iPad.

iPad4 -  the latest iPad. I think I'll rather get this that the iPad mini because its chip is A6X (the latest one) maybe you can use it for almost 2 - 3 years because Apple is so generous and keep on releasing new products every now and then.

iTouch 5 - who doesn't want this? hahaha its like an iPhone without the benefits of a phone. lol

-- I still have my very lovable 3rd gen iPod and I think she need to retire but I want to give her more company. haha but if I have to choose one from these 3, I think I'll get the iPad4.

Macbook Pro - Who doesn't want a decent laptop right?

-- I still have my ACER laptop but man, it's dying ... I have it for 4 years already. I think a Macbook Pro will be a good replacement to it ;)

3. A New Phone! 

Blackberry 9790 - I love blackberry when everyone is hating it. haha! I'm not a fan of Android or iPhone because I don't like the fact that you use your phone as a game console so I want them to be separate from each other. So yeah, I'm still on the side of Blackberry. hahaha

4.  Canon 600D

I want to take my photography skill to be on the next level so yeah, I want this and maybe I need it too. lol

5. A Concert Ticket

I love watching concert but mostly I only watch foreign acts (sad truth) but I love listening to OPM, and I really want to go and watch some bands on some bars I know a couple of events but situations are not permitting me to go but I really want to go maybe next year I'll be around some gig bars. For now, I don't know everyone that will be joining SMASH but I really want to see All Time Low again and maybe experiencing SMASH is just like Warped or Bamboozled or Reading and Leeds (oh I guess you can't compare SMASH to that because it's very different) .. but since I already got ticket to Paramore show I just want a SMASH PROJECT ticket, Lower box will do. ;)

6.  SHOES

Yessss . A Jeffrey Campbell Lita - I love boots and this will be a perfect addition to my shoe collection (if I really do have a shoe collection) HAHAHA I love and want this baby. 

and of course a new pair of Dr. Martens (here's a link of what I want from Dr. Martens new collection) 

I think there's nothing wrong for me posting this, well as the title says it all. :p

I'm not asking anyone to give me anything from the list but if you really insist .. oh well, Thank You! <3

Shameless post. HAHAHA 

If only.

We have Dr. Martens Philippines but the problem is the only restock some 1460 on a limited time and limited colors.  I would be so happy if they will be having more design, colors and I wish they will carry the latest one. I know its a little bit expensive but ... its Dr. Martens ...

Some of the design that I really love to have ... 

Sounds like Raspberry

Last Moday I had a date with Grandma at Megamall and when I left them seating on somewhere, I went to Power Mac and I took a new baby home.

not yet an iPad or a Mac Book Pro .. lol
I got a  ....

HEADPHONE!!!!!!

I've been ranting on twitter that I need / want a headphone because mostly earphones are killing my ears if I'm using it more than 3 hours .... So yeah, I was looking for Urbanears since I already browsed their website last time while I was looking for a cute headphone (I also browsed HedKandi and Skull Candy but Urbanears won!)

Same Color!!!!!!! 

I'm in love with it <3