Muse Petal

I found another music playlist that is my jam - chill and relaxing

It's a Vibe

Alive again

Take me somewhere 

 Making Jammy Eggs!

I'm aiming to perfect boiling eggs and making them jammy because I plan to make Mayak eggs later with a creamy jammy yolk. But I don't know how so I'll be doing it by trial and error. I like the mayak eggs that I've tried in the Yakiniku Like when I was in Manila.

After boiling water and I can see that it is briskly boiling, I gently drop the eggs using the spoon and timed it for 7 minutes. I lowered it to #4 on the heating level. And then when the time was up, I submerged the eggs into tap water.

So far, white is okay..

Oh no.

This egg was cooked to overcooked.

Better luck next time!

APOE4 gene

 APOE4 (Apolipoprotein E4) gene - strong risk factor for late onset Alzheimers disease

Body Fantasies Sweet Pea Fantasy

Body Fantasies Spray Top, Middle and Base Notes

Wedding Day

        Top Notes

                Apple Blossom/Clementine/Raspberry

        Middle Notes

                Peony/Freesia/Rose

        Base Notes

                Creamy Musk/Amber/ Sandalwood

Vanilla

        Top Notes

                Fiji Apple/Macintosh Apple/ Frosted Tangerine

        Middle Notes

                Hawaiian Pineapple/Strawberry Blossom

        Base Notes

                Tahitian Vanilla Bean/Caramel Candy

Cucumber Melon

        Top Notes

                Honeydew Melon/Dewy Greens

        Middle Notes

                Cucumber/Muguet/Jasmine

        Base Notes

                Musk

Forever In Love

        Top Notes

                Fair/Grape Fruit/Lemon

         Middle Notes

                Osmanthus/Orange Blossom/Jasmine

        Base Notes

                Oakmos/Sandal wood/Creamy Musk

Japanese Cherry Blossom

        Top Notes

                Red Currant/ Grapefruit/Guava/Raspberry

        Middle Notes

                Strawberry/Melon/Passion Fruit/Passion

        Base Notes

                Musk

Sweet Sunrise

        Top Notes

                Peach Nectar/Mandarin/Wild Red Berries

        Middle Notes

                Cucumber/Muguet/Jasmine

        Base Notes

                Creamy Wood/Amber/Whipped Vanilla Caramel

Midnight Orchid

        Top Notes

                Cassis/Grapefruit/Almond Flower

        Middle Notes

                Jasmine/Orchid/Peony

        Base Notes

                Praline/Tonka Bean/Cashmere Woods

Fresh White Musk

        Top Notes

                Lily of the Valley/Lilac/Rose/Freesia

        Middle Notes

                Jasmine/Ylang-Ylang/Hyacinth/Clove

        Base Notes

                Moss/Muss/Vanilla/Patchouli

Sweet Pea Fantasy

        Top Notes

                Honeydew Melon/Dewy Greens

        Middle Notes

                Cucumber/Muguet/Jasmine

        Base Notes

                Musk

Sweet Crush

same as ?Japanese Cherry Blossom

        Top Notes

                Red Currant/ Grapefruit/Guava/Raspberry

        Middle Notes

                Strawberry/Melon/Passion Fruit/Passion

        Base Notes

                Musk

Vanilla Kiss

same as ?Cucumber Melon

        Top Notes

                Honeydew Melon/Dewy Greens

        Middle Notes

                Cucumber/Muguet/Jasmine

        Base Notes

                Musk

Body Fantasies Wedding Day Fantasy

Body Fantasies Fragrance Body Spray Wedding Day Fantasy

Whenever I went for a vacation in the Philippines, it is on my list to buy one of Body Fantasies. I usually would buy this 236 mL spray in Watsons for 499 PHP. Two of my favorites is the Wedding Day Fantasy and the Cucumber Melon.

Sometimes, I do receive compliments that I smell good whenever I wear this one. Apart from that, it sometimes last long on me especially when I apply it after I had a shower.

From Watsons website:

Top Notes
Apple Blossom/Clementine/Raspberry

Middle Notes
Peony/Freesia/Rose

Base Notes
Creamy Musk/Amber/ Sandalwood

 Heaven Jazz Café

I happen to get across this playlist and I loved listening to this channel and it plays Christian songs.

Menudillo

I made this recently using Kuya Fern's cooking in YouTube

The only thing is that I tweak it by adding more oyster sauce. Because I have added a lot of potatoes 3 and a half instead of two. I also added some Magic sarap. I used 2/3 of tomato puree and sugar.

I can eat it on its own. Though if it is paired up with rice, it tastes less savoury so I would add salt or fish sauce. I think this would be better if I've used a beef bouillon cube instead.

Sleep

Tryptophan - precursor to serotonin (process sleep)

Serotonin =  building block for melatonin (hormone) - responsible for sleep wake cycle

Gut - makes the most serotonin

Gut-brain axis

High fiber intake -? longer periods of deep sleep

fiber - feeding the microbes - producing short fatty chain acids - butyrate - serotonin synthesis modulation

Tryptophan rich food + high fiber/complex carbs = food before bedtime

No high in fat and carbs, ultra processed foods

No alcohol, caffeine, sugar

Science Focus

I'm delighted to share that I've managed to finished reading a magazine at least for this year! I give myself a pat on the back. Good job self!

I will get back to reading. I will! Reading slump sucks and it started for me during and still persisted after pandemic.

It is such a bummer to lose that motivation though.

But today is a new start and I will do it and I mean it!

Cheers to us and reading!

Cerave Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 50

If you are looking for a lightweight and non-greasy hydrating sunscreen and live here in England or Europe, I would recommend the Cerave Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 50. 

In my opinion, it is on the higher end price at 21 GBP in Sainsbury's but it will last you for a long time so I think that this is worth the buy. It says here that you can use it in the face and body and I like that it doesn't clog my pores or leave any white cast.

Remember to put on sunscreen even when it's cloudy!

Sony WF-C710N In Ear True Wireless Earbuds

I've been a fan of Sony since I've discovered their WF-C700 earbuds. Sony earphones is small to carry in your travel and have this full sound which I liked apart from it having a noise cancelling feature too. This costs around 84.99 gbp in Argos which is in a mid-tier price.

The downside about this is the charging case breaks down in less than a year! I know why insurance is important and I think it is still in warranty period but I'm just lazy to bother.

Zara Perfume - Sublime Epoque

Zara Perfume - Sublime Epoque

Zara Perfume - Ivory Moon

Zara Perfume - Ivory Moon

Filipino Music Artist Find: Dro Perez

I was doomscrolling TikTok when I encountered Dro Perez's song which was supposed to be released later. It is called Langit. Here is a preview of the song.

And it's out!

I was surprised when I was going through his popular songs and it seems that I had listened to it before.

Sainsbury's Taste The Difference Quiche Lorraine

Sainsbury's TTD Quiche Lorraine

I was curious on how the quiche in the Supermarket tastes like as I did enjoy eating the quiche that was recommended to me and which I bought in the local market.

When I was out grocery shopping, I picked up this Mature Cheddar & Smoked Bacon Quiche Lorraine which costs 4.50 GBP.

I did try it this morning and I think that this product was good for the price.

Suction in Tumbler

Suction in Tumbler

I noticed that whenever I put on a hot beverage on the tumbler, it is very difficult to open it again.

I believe that it has something to do with the temperature.

So what I did was to open the mouth piece part of the tumbler so that the pressure would get out and TA-DAH, no more problem with opening your tumbler!

Enjoy your hot drink!

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The Neglected Empress Returns by Death~Farewell, Past Life, This Time I Will Be Happy

Stopped at Chapter 3/3 13July2026

Millionaire Muses

I've been listening to this jammable music playlist recently and it makes me feel good. I like the Morning Magic song. Manifesting it good!

It's Okay Today - Jehoda

Manga - Love is Waiting at Home

Manga - Love is Waiting at Home
Ouchi de Koi ga Matteru 

Honami Mitsuki

Stopped at Chapter 1/1 13Jul2026

Manong Sauce for Street Food 

We grew up with street foods like fishball, kikiam and kwek kwek (egg waffle). And the most highlighted experience is the taste of the Manong sauce. I like the recent one that I made so I would like to share this recipe from Kusinerong Arkitekto?

4 cloves garlic minced

1 medium sized onion minced

2 pcs red siling labuyo (optional)

3 cups water

2 tbsp cornstarch/cornflour

2 tbsps all purpose flour/ plain flour

1 and 1/4 cup brown sugar

5 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tsp garlic powder 

1/2 teaspoon of Magic sarap

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly except for the garlic onion and sili.

Put it in the pot and let it boil and thicken.

Once it changes from light to dark in color, add garlic and onion. Boil for 2 minutes. Then add the sili and then boil for 1 minute and that's it.

shelf life 2-3 days

My Husband Was Definitely a Paladin

My Husband Was Definitely a Paladin

Stopped at Chapter 22/22 13July2026

 grgr_playlist

I recently discovered this playlist in YouTube and boy I was hooked on Just Bounce.

Hamad International Airport

Hamad International Airport is situated in Doha Qatar. If you are going to transit to here, 2 hours is pretty much safe for a layover. The signs are easy to understand and you can navigate.

Oh to See Every Airport in the World!

Oh to See Every Airport in the World!

I suddenly had this goal a couple of years ago and it is to tour every airport in the world. While I'm gathering up the courage to do so, because IT IS SCARY when you are doing it the first time alone, I just wanted to and I think a part of me also thinks that it is exciting. It just piques my curiosity on how it is in every airport and what I can do in it.

Though my overthinking brain is working on the what ifs.

Let's talk Dryer Balls!

 Let's talk Dryer Balls!

If you're like a newbie like me, you might want to add dryer balls to your washing and dryer when cleaning clothes in a colder environment. It does work in removing moisture. Or if you have tennis balls, then try it though I personally haven't.

Plastic dryer balls. I personally like this as it dries up fast after use. The downside of this is that it might shrink in size, deflate or some of the water might go inside. It's a bummer but do not fret cause I found a solution! If it deflates: Grab a needle and poke the small hole, trying to get the air inside the ball.

Now let's go with the wool dryer balls. They're environmentally friendly but they tend to retain more moisture after use. I think they hold more power inside the machine as it is pure solid in comparison to the plastic ones.

But the takeaway in this post is to use one! You can also do an extra 15 minutes spin if you aren't planning to put it in the dryer. 

If I can I don't as it takes away the smell of the fabric conditioner that I've put in.

Nashi Pear

 Nashi Pear

Who would've thought that I got to take back my favourite variety of pear! They call it Nasi/Nashi Pear. 

This is the same pear that I grew up with in the Philippines. I'm so happy! Thank you Lord. Though it's expensive for 89pence a piece, but still I'm grateful that I got to ate one.

I will be back again to purchase more. Fingers crossed that it will still be there

My Meddler in Love

Chapter stopped 8/36 06July2026

 A Villain Consumed by Desire

Chapter stopped at /25 29June2026

I Faked a Pregnancy, but My Husband Returned

Chapter stopped  /30 29June2026

Engaged To The Blind Duke

Chapter stopped at  /47 29June2026

The Extra Wants to Escape From the Obsessive Male Lead

The Runaway Extra and the Obsessive Duke

Stopped at Chapter /42 29June2026

I Became the Wife of the Cursed Grand Duke

I Became the Wife of the Cursed Grand Duke

Stopped at Chapter 17/17 29June2026

What Was Meant to Be a Contract Marriage Turned Into the Duke's Obsession

Stopped at Chapter 14/14 14July2026

Unbeknownst to Me, I am Secretly Dating the Emperor

 

Stopped at Chapter 26/26 14July26

Skylen's Hmmm hmm song

I cannot remember how did I discovered this song. I believe I might have heard it in TikTok first.

Just sharing a song that I usually listen to when I go to bed or if I need a reset on my nervous system.

Quiche, anyone?

Oh my gosh. I regret that I have been sleeping on Quiche all along these couple of years.

Yesterday, my friend took me to a market and recommended it.

At first I'm unsure if I'm going to like it but out of curiosity so I've purchased a bigger size. Surprisingly, I liked it.

To be honest, I've encountered quiche in the supermarkets and even heard of my colleagues talking about it at work but it didn't caught my eye. Back in the Philippines, pie means dessert. Buko pie? Peach mango pie?

I believe Quiche is commonly found in Britain. However, when I did some research, this is actually a French tart!

I Stole the Trash Crown Prince's First Night

Stopped at Chapter 27/27 13July26

50 Ways to Dump the Psychopathic Mastermind

50 Ways to Dump the Psychopathic Mastermind

Stopped at Chapter 25/25 13July26

The Reason Why That Villainess Picked Up A Sword

Stopped at Chapter 67/67 13July26

Hey you!

 Hey you!

Just checking up on you. I apologize for totally ignoring you for some time now.

But I'll do better.

Just stick with me a bit more?

Thanks!

No Na

At some point previously, you may have heard between the beef between South Korean netizens (known as K-netz) and the SEAblings (countries within the Southeast asian countries). It all started with the local people calling out Koreans that attended the said concert and has broke off the camera rules during a Kpop concert in Malaysia. It escalated real quick to nasty and racist comments due to K-netz hitting below the belt first.

If these K-netz have the spot of being a top tier level of bully (mind you, their own artists whether idol or actor are not spared and even pushed to their death because of these anonymous online commenters), the SEAblings are on another level mind you.

I would like to believe that millenials and generation Z are not new to trash-talking because most of us have hobbies which includes people: playing online games and rapping (they even hold competitions).

So, they retaliated back with the most witty and savage comeback. I was laughing really hard when I read those comments.

 

And because of that, a silver lining had opened. Those SEA countries fanbase had turned to artists coming from SEA. I am grateful that it did. Or else I might have missed this amazing girl group called No Na. No Na consists of four members, Baila, Shaz, Esther and Christy.

I think they are just a newly formed group (just a year) but they are popular in Indonesia. I liked the song Work and all of the members are charming and magnetic that I had trouble picking a bias. If you are going to take my opinion, here's why: Shaz is the the hot one (that body tea, demn), Christy's body lines are chef's kiss. Baila's charming aura that you can't take your eyes off her (I think she's the center of the group)and Esther's voice.

I also like their Shoot

They also recently released a new Bop song called Rollerblade

Manhwa: My Dream Is to Get My Own House

Manhwa: My Dream Is to Get My Own House

Stopped at Chapter 64/64 13July26

Brushing Teeth

In the first of the oral hygiene series, let's talk about the foundation of oral hygiene - brushing our teeth.

Why do we brush our teeth and why the need to?

Our teeth has gaps to which the small bits of food can cling into. The food is usually broken down into simple sugars with the enzymes in our mouth. And when it stays long in the teeth, it becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and cavity begins because when these guys chomp on those sugars, it produces acids which then erodes the enamel.

The commercial that I grew into would remind to brush our teeth three times a day. But how well do you know the basics of brushing teeth?

I can vaguely remember if I was taught right. But along the way, I learned a lot and that is why I'm writing this down so if ever I forgot about it, I would just go over this post.

Do you know that you shouldn't rinse your mouth after brushing your teeth?

I know.

The first impression was either Eww or "I cannot"

Hahaha

But it takes time to it getting used to.

Because to where I came from, we always rinse with water after brushing our teeth.

However, we we're doing it wrong because we are just washing away the flouride.

Do not get me wrong, do not swallow the flouride. You have to spit it.

How about the proper way of brushing teeth?

Up and down, up and down - round and round

I found this cool video for kids and you should take at least 2 minutes to brush your teeth.