Roadtrip Adventure with Shell V-Power Nitro+ & Mazda

Two weeks ago, I, together with a few blogger friends and members of the press, went on a surprise road trip adventure! Our trip was fueled by Shell V-Power Nitro+ and our cool rides were provided by Mazda Philippines. The invitation came at the last minute and normally I decline such invitations 'coz of other commitments, but I quickly said yes because one, I patronize and use Shell fuel in real life as a driver and two, I just love events which involves travel and adventure! It was a fun-filled day spent with my favorite fuel brand, blog friends and new friends! Stories through photos below...

Random Roadtrip with Caltex

Been posting about my adventures with Caltex the past 2 months and it's the most fun I've ever had when gassing up. So much perks when I use my HappyPlus card! Got my own for just P100. Application is easy as 1-2-3. Pluuuus, my car gets extra protection coz of their fuel's Techron advantage. Anyway, headed north 2 months ago with Nico when I suddenly had a free day. We wanted to check the outlet shops in Pampanga and just get away and go on a random road trip. Of course, dropped by Caltex first to fill up our tank and conduct a routine checkup (water, tires, breaks, etc). Photos!

 I AM NOT A MORNING PERSON! Shirt from Oxygen. So meee. Haha.

 Dami ko ng points! Used it na when I ate in Chowking and Jollibee. Hihi.

Our friendly neighborhood gas boys. Hihi.

 First stopover! Breakfast along NLEX:)

 Ate at KFC. Hihi. Favorite ko talaga stopovers.

 I love road trips more:) Smooth drive lang!

 Stopped by Robinsons, Pampanga to check out some outlet stores!

Bought from MANGO (parang same price din sa mall when they do end of season sale) and CLN. Was able to buy 2 pair of shorts and a bracelet for P2k. Still a little pricey noh? But keri na din! This is where clothes from past seasons go ata.

 On our way to Duty Free Clark! Thank God talaga for WAZE. Haha.

Walang magawa...

 mga paandar in the car. Hahaha!

 

Taray ng sign...

Lakas maka California, minus the tricycle.

 God???? Look at the beam of light from the sky!

 Finally...Duty Free!

We got disappointed lang coz most of the prodcts sold there, you could find in SM Hypermart... in dollars nga lang. Haha! They even have Alfonso vodka. Weeeh? But I still bought food na din, mostly Kraft products, to make me happy. Haha.

Decided to check out Marquee Mall too...

ALDO's outlet store was pretty small. Bigger pa din in Nuvali. Bought accessories on sale nalang:)

Nico and I love eating and are always hungry, so we decided to stop by the famous Aling Lucing for a much deserved sisig break!

 Anthony Bourdain approves ;)

 Our meal.. all for just under P300. The sisig's so tasty and delicious!!! 

 That ends our road trip!!! Don't forget to drop by Caltex, gas up and redeem your HappyPlus points:)

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Castaway Music Festival Photo Diary

While everyone's in Boracay last Labor Day, di rin naman ako nagpahuli! Even if I'm swamped with work, I was still able to go on a mini getaway together with some blogger loves and their partners in Pampanga c/o Roxy, DC & Quiksilver! We were invited to the super cool Castaway Music Fest in SM Pampanga. :) It was a unique experience where the music was purely OPM and there were skateboarding exhibitions. So much chill, relaxing and fun. It feels like asa beach na din kami! Hihi. Here are photos!

Roxy knit top, Bazaar shorts, Oxygen bag, Meister watch, Converse sneakers

It was super hot that day so kahit sweet hubadera ng Cubao (in Kelly Medina's words hahaha) na my peg, had to change into their provided tanktop. But, I love my new knit top from Roxy!:) More photos!

 The Castaway crew! Me, Nico, Seph, Trice, Arnie, Joed. Wearing our chosen Roxy, DC and Quiksilver pieces:)

 The Roxy truck! We were able to buy some clothes at super sale prices and hang out at the roof deck. So cool!

 Nico was able to buy a DC shirt for only P500 and a Quiksilver board shorts for P700 (from P3k+)! Such a steal!

 Skater boys doing their thing!:)

 View from the top!

 Hello to my loves Ean!:)

 i just had to post this. Thanks Seph ha. May moment na sana eh! Hahaha. 

 The champions doing exhibitions! I was floored. Bilang nagfefeeling amateur ako sa sports na ito haha. 

Group pic!:)

We had access to the VIP area but we chose to stay at the Roxy tent! Spent the day trying to skateboard and long board and also watch the pros do it. Plus, we had world class performers as our background music! It was a pleasure listening to Up Dharma, Franco, Kjwan, Browman Revival, Save Me Hollywood, She's Only Sixteen, etc. Kaaliw. :)

 Refreshment from Fruitas! Hello K!:) Hihi.

With the youngest skateboarding champion Leon Velasco! Oha.:) Nainspire ako lalo to learn more skateboarding tricks. Umpisahan ko muna sa pagpedal pedal haha. At least I can now mount, balance and dismount! Yeees.

Thanks for this one of a kind experience Primer! Thanks Ean for taking care of us:) Love you guys, you know that!:) 

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The Concert of a Lifetime: 7107 Music Festival Experience & Photodiary!

Amidst a string of controversies, 7107 fulfilled & delivered THE concert of a lifetime much to the delight of all music lovers who were lucky enough to witness this phenomenal event. I was there at Global Gateway Clark, Pampanga last Feb. 23! I witnessed how amazing the lineup was (I didn't know the other performers but I still rocked to their songs anyway haha) and how organized and well thought of and executed their logistics and production. They were also able to follow their schedule, which seldom happens to other concerts. There were enough portalets, food stalls, on site activities, merch stalls selling memorabilias. Best part? Red Hot Chili Peppers played a 90-minute set! So much nostalgia, so much feels. Haha. So hats off to the organizers who did an amazing job!!! 

I came the 2nd day na coz of work but it I still had an amazing time! Many people complained about the ticket prices but I swear, with the lineup and everything, it was more than  worth it. Red Hot palang bawi na!:) Anyway, here are photos from the epic event...

 our soccer player friends. haha!

 

The Birthday Boy!

 Clingies

 Moi, Ana, Paul, Sarah wearing our new sunnies from Fly Shades!

 :)

 OPM:)

 Chill chill lang. Nekkid boys hunting. Joooke.

Super funny Teddy of Rocksteddy!

The super talented Armi Millare of Up Dharma Down

Awesome set! Check my instagram for her video!

 

Para sa mga in love and broken hearted hehe

 Ronnie Winter brought his Pinay GF onstage to sing Guardian Angel with him:) She reminds me of Alyssa Lapid. So pretty!

Kendrick Lamar who definitely didn't kill our vibe! He rocked it!:)  Lakas makabagets! Haha

 And then came Empire of the Sun! Everyone danced to their songs! So trippy, I love it. Haha.

Love their set and costumes!

 Happy campers!

 The place went wild when Red Hot Chili Peppers came onstage!!! Walang artista or conyo conyo dito, lahat faney!:)

90 minutes of pure awesomeness. Amazing set, graphics, performance. Dito palang sulit na the ticket! Been listening to them since I was in HS so it was pretty nostalgic. They pretty much sang all their hits. Sarah wanted to cry. Hihi hi babe.

Concert ended at around 1am and it it ended with a big bang! A 5-10 minute fireworks display perfectly concluded the epic 2-day music festival.  It was beautiful. :)

 I still feel bad I wasn't able to see Kaskade! Oh well, next time:)

Congratulations and thank you 7107 for one of the best days of my life. I cannot wait for #weare7107 2015! Coldplay, 30 Seconds to Mars, Imagine Dragons naman maybe?:) 

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*some photos grabbed from Rappler & Philstar