5 Reasons Why You Should Join Anytime Fitness CDO

Last weekend, international gym Anytime Fitness' Cagayan de Oro arm invited us for a taste of what it's like to work out at one of the world's best fitness centers.

How Lighting Can Improve Your Look

When getting ready for a big night out, we all have a routine. Of course, makeup is the most important part of the preparation. That’s why you need a great vanity light mirror to ensure that you are able to do it to the highest quality. How does a vanity light mirror help you to achieve top quality make up results though?

JBL Grand Opening Ushers Promos & Freebies

JBL, arguaby the most popular producer of mobile speakers in the country today, has set foot in the city of Cagayan de Oro and has brought many interesting promos and freebies in tow.

Hey Sugar: Insider Waxing Tips!

Hey Sugar, also known as Nailaholics' younger sister, is about to open its doors to Cagayan de Oro residents on November 18, 2017. In lieu of this, their experts are sharing must know tips to prep for that much needed trip to this brand new waxing craze!

#ThriveCDO's October 2017 Activities

Before the turn of the calendar, I was fortunate enough to attend the opening celebration of our local breast cancer support and advocacy community in Cagayan de Oro, ThriveCDO. Since it's officially #Pinktober, they launched a great lineup of activities that our locals can attend. (Note: you don't need to have cancer ib order to help promote this advocacy 😂)

Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa Celebrates the 2nd Year of National Pampering Day

When it comes to pampering on a national scale, Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa holds the only spot. After introducing the celebration of the National Pampering Day last year, Nailaholics is back at it again this 2017 with an amplified nationwide celebration of relaxation that everyone is looking forward to this October 17.

SkinStation Grand Opening at SM CDO Downtown Premier

SkinStation officially opened its doors to the downtown masses last September 16, 2017. This marks their 48th branch in the country, a testament to their growing number of avid fans. The brand of cosmetic clinics and skincare products is no longer new in the local Cagayan de Oro scene but their new location is definitely worth a visit.

Post-College Life Experiences To Try

Me at my graduation with the parentals. Photo credit to my NY based photographer friend: Jo Yanez

Graduating from college is one of those milestones in life that you can sometimes miss in the moment. You’ve been working so hard to obtain your degree and your mind is already focusing on what you’re going to do next - grad school? An internship? Perhaps even delving into full-time work? - that you miss the fact it is such a seismic event in your life.

Doing Some Work While on Vacation

A lot of people love the idea of spending their life traveling the world, doing work as they go. Unfortunately though, a lot of people also think that they reality of this is impossible. It’s easy to think that money will get in the way of you traveling for years on end. Or even just for a couple of weeks. But if you’re willing to put the work in, you can go pretty much anywhere you’d like to. To help you out, this post will be going through a couple of ways that can be used to get yourself a place to stay for just a little bit of work. But, remember: this can be risky (and no, I don't mean the illegal kind of risky, I'll have none of that here). What with any kind of solo traveling, doing plenty of research before you head out there is key.

Travel For The Internet Addled Generation

The online world is changing just about everything, including how we travel. There are those who just can’t imagine being separated from the internet for the whole trip. After all, there are plenty of long plane trips, bus rides, and quiet nights on holiday. How do you make sure that you’re not biting your fingernails just waiting to get back to the net?

Which Water Vacation Is For You?

For a lot of us, going on vacation means a total change of scenery. And if you live in a city or in the middle of the countryside, chances are you want to spend a little time on or near the water. Here are some trips on the watery vacations you could pick this summer:

It's Never To Late to Start Learning to Drive

Have you gone through your entire life without a driving licence? You probably think you don't need one after this long, right? While that’s a logical stance to take, you also need to consider the ways in which you’ve held yourself back. Being able to drive legally could mean you can accept jobs further away from home. That could benefit your family and increase your quality of life. You could also take a spur of the moment weekend away if you have a set of wheels in the driveway. That being said, learning to drive is one of the most important life skills a person could have. While many believe that teaching an older, more mature person to drive is hard, it's not impossible so long as the learner is willing.

The "Bear" Essentials? Hiking In Nature

Exploring the wonders of the world is wonderful from whatever angle you view it, but viewing it from 1000 feet up, standing on a piece of rock, staring out at the wonders of God’s creation is a real treat. It’s like when we are flying high above the clouds and looking down, it makes you really appreciate how small we are, plus, it’s really cool! If you’ve never been hiking before, not only is it a great way to see the country but it is fantastic exercise and a way to get out in the open. Much like any pastime that requires any length of physical activity, you need to prepare yourself properly. Here are some of the basics you need.

Thailand Travel Preview

It's been a while since I posted something, and even a longer while since I shared about my personal travels. Late last month, I took an independent trip to Thailand (well, almost independent since my mom had a concurrent trip). I want to share the whole trip with you but haven't had the opportunity to sit down and write. So I'll give you a short preview of how everything went down.

7 Verses To Encourage You

Reading God's Word is one of the five elements of Christian growth along with prayer, worship, fellowship and witnessing. It is where our knowledge of God and His will for us increases. In this world, we eat thrice a day to ensure proper nourishment of our fleshy shells, but in the spiritual sense we sometimes forgo the importance of spiritual nutrition. To prevent this from happening, I set up a reminder system to help me record my Bible reading and the verses I meditate on. I also subscribed to daily emails from BibleVerses.com to aid me in my daily devotion. This week has mostly been about encouragement which I felt convicted to share with you.

The Return of Ohpenda.com

This year created one too many milestones for me since not only have I wrapped up my college education, vacayed sans parentals to a foreign land, aced my nursing boards, agonized over a job interview, landed a much coveted job--I am also on my way to composing my longest run-on sentence ever. To say that I've been busy would be an understatement. But despite that, I managed to make time to chew over whether or not I should keep this blog alive. Have you ever had those moments when your body is dead tired, but your brain just keeps going on and on and on...

Using Video Effects in Movavi Video Editor

Over the last few years in particular I’ve become enamored with recording videos. Whether with my smartphone or digital camera, I find myself constantly recording things that are of interest to me - and sometimes upload some of the videos onto my social media feeds.

Incredible Pilgrimages for Curious Travelers

People have made religious pilgrimages to locations around the world for thousands of years. Many religions have at least one pilgrimage of some kind, whether for local people or those who come from around the world. However, you don't have to be religious to follow one of these ancient paths. It does help if you're looking for something, though. It might not be spiritual fulfillment, but perhaps you're just trying to find yourself. If you feel like going on an epic journey, consider one of these famous pilgrimages. They're ideal for modern travelers from all walks of life.

Long Term Travel Essentials You Need To Know

Most of us take an annual holiday or two. Some of us take a few opportunities to travel. But only the hardcore traveller would give up a year of their life to walk as much of the globe as they possibly can. Gap years offer students the chance to experience whatever they want. It can be done on a budget, or you may have saved up enough to enjoy a little luxury along the way. Money is, of course, one of the essentials of long-term travel But there are many more you need to know about before you depart.

Simple Secrets For A Relaxed Wedding Day

We put so much time and effort into planning our weddings that it's pretty important that we enjoy them when it comes to the day. The problem is that we can quickly become overwhelmed, stressed and miss parts of the best day of our lives. Don't let this happen to you. Read on for some simple secrets to totally rocking your wedding.