One thing that can possibly put a damper on your vacation to Japan is getting sick. Especially if you are traveling between November-April. While I get my flu shots in the winter, I often recommend friends to do the same. But you will be near Read More …
Second round of my DNA results but this one being more detailed of my ancient DNA history. Last week, after receiving my AncestryDNA, I downloaded and uploaded my data to GEDMatch. Running through various tests… Eurogenes K12 as expected showed an 88% of being East Read More …
This one is rather interesting as I compared my DNA to ancient discoveries of people who had their DNA fully sequenced. At 0.5 cm (50 SNP), you see a few with strong connections. I took it down to 1.0 (100 SNPs) and we start to Read More …
Old family photo Growing up, I always identified myself as Filipino American or Asian American. But when you get older, you start to wonder, why is it that my brother or my sister are lighter (which my mother is)? Why does my grandfather kind of Read More …
In life, everyone encounters personal and professional problems. I was in my late teens and as much enthusiasm that I had in life and wanting to make the best of it, my life hit a speed bump after the death of my grandmother. Needless to Read More …
Today I am once again watching my favorite Whit Stillman film, “Metropolitan”. The film is enjoyable, hilarious and intellectually stimulating! So, many like-minded people love this film so much that we can’t help but share our favorite moments and many quotes on the Facebook group Read More …
Each year in Japan, on New Year’s Day (and sometimes a few days before), many partake in Fukubukuro. Fukubukuro is a New Year’s custom in which merchants bundle items and put them in mystery lucky bags (or boxes if purchased online) in which people spend Read More …
When I first posted about my health issue back in September. I posted how I had to change my life. As mentioned, I have done many diets, I have gone up and down in weight all my life but now, more than ever, I had Read More …
Greetings everyone, My trip to Japan earlier this year really paid off in terms of being immersed in city for its pop culture, fashion and cuisine and now my photos and various interviews can be found in the 2015 edition of the J!-ENT Annual. Check Read More …
When it comes to running shoes, despite having a few, I’m always exploring different brands and still looking for shoes that satisfy me needs during a long run. And also, I tend to strike when the iron’s hot for running shoe sales! And the New Read More …
Many years ago, when it came to men’s shopping magazines, I used to purchase “Vitals Man” and “Cargo Magazine”. These magazines were literally the goto magazines during the mid-2000’s that told men where to shop for a variety of products plus articles that appealed to Read More …
I keep to 1200 calories a day (Again, this was my choice!), 200mg of cholesterol a day, 22 grams of sugar a day. For sugars, I have to use this when I blend smoothies for breakfast and lunch: But here is what I go by. Read More …
I started to prepare my own meal pres on Sundays. While I have been doing well with weight loss, I wanted to have more control with what I was eating and knowing how much or when to stop. And so I decided to go with Read More …
I look at this burger and I think about 1) “Wow, I ate that!?” and 2) how, as a foodie, I wanted to try various restaurants in different parts of the world. It was something I enjoyed doing with friends and family. But as I Read More …
Many years ago, when it came to men’s shopping magazines, I used to purchase “Vitals Man” and “Cargo Magazine”. These magazines were literally the goto magazines during the mid-2000’s that told men where to shop for a variety of products plus articles that appealed to Read More …
In life, there are times when you are thrown a curve ball and you just don’t know how to deal with certain situations. A question I have been asked by friends is why I haven’t blogged as much recently and the truth is that I Read More …
When it comes to men’s fashion magazines, I tend to read and look at a lot of magazines internationally. I try to look at various styles and try to incorporate it to my own. But in July, I was perusing Ralph Lauren’s online magazine and Read More …
Angelo wishing you all the unlimited Boston steak sandwiches that you crave for!
I tend to purchase different men’s fashion magazines all over the world but one magazine that I wanted to give a try for the first time is “Men’s Joker” from Japan. The July issue features EXILE vocalist Takahiro in the front and the theme is Read More …
I recently purchased a double gingham and a tattersall dress shirt from J. Crew. A friend of mine asked me a question if both are gingham? Aside from the checkmarks, both are quite different. Before I go into the differences, my apologies in advance if Read More …
In 2001, a documentary by legendary skater and documentary filmmaker Stacy Peralta and Craig Stecyk, one of the original founders of Jeff Ho Surfboards and Zephyr Productions surf shop in Venice, California was released to people who have waited for this documentary with high anticipation. Read More …
For those who know of my work, many know that I review many films and that includes a lot of films on Blu-ray. Back in 2008, I only had 21 Blu-rays in my collection. In two years, I had 576. In 2015, I’m now at Read More …
Long time no see! I returned from Tokyo yesterday afternoon and I am trying to get enough sleep and recover before returning back to a full load of work tomorrow morning. While the weather was cold, windy and rainy most of the time I was Read More …