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Woohoo! Nothing like a light and fun entry to bring this blog back to life, ey? Kidding aside, this is something that I've been reflecting on the past few weeks and honestly, this as a little reminder for myself as well.

I've been struggling with a couple of things lately (don't worry, I'll be okay, it happens and I'm working on them) which led me to think about why exactly it's important to love yourself more. Why it's important for us to spend more time alone and just be. So allow me to share with you 5 reasons why I think it's important to give yourself more love.

Hello everyone! Remember me? I can't even remember when I actually sat down and typed for this blog. It's been a hot minute and again, I'm sorry for being MIA.

I guess I wanted to come on here and just say hey. So, hey? Haha no but really, a lot things have been going on in my life and I've been pretty busy with work (Thank You Lord for Your provision), life and our upcoming trip (SEE YOU IN A FEW DAYS LONDON AHHH!!!)

I've got loads of things planned for my YouTube channel, which is why I haven't really been on this blog for a couple of months but I also plan on reviving this little corner of the Internet because, tbh, there's just something different about writing one's thoughts.

So think of this as a refresher, a hello, an update. An update of (hopefully) many things to come for this space. So if you're into blog posts and word heavy entries, then this is the place for you. I can't wait to see what thoughts I spill on here and how the rest of 2019 will go.

But for now, here are some totally unrelated shots of me at one of the events I hosted this month. Just thought I'd put a little flood of some pics that didn't make "the gram" lol!





See you all again soon, yeah?

All my love,

xx, karla

When it comes to dates with my boyfriend, we love a good steak place. Don't get me wrong, I love a good seafood dish (which you'll see in a bit) but when it comes to dates, we love ourselves some red meat! Which is why when we had a date at Chubs Chasers in Kapitolyo, we left with happy hearts and even happier bellies! Check out the delicious dishes we ordered below!


If you know me, you'll know that I'm a chicken wings addict. I honestly can't get enough of the spicy, crunchy and saucy dish, and just looking at these pictures has me drooling all over again. The Flaming Buffalo Wings are not only literally on fire (for the first few seconds only don't worry, you're not going to burn your tongue off lol) but they've got that tangy and spicy kick that all chicken wings should have. Served on a sizzling platter, these babies were the first things I attacked (and basically finished in record time) because they were so tasty!

Next up we've got the star of the show- the Sexy Platter. When this arrived in our table, Nico and I freaked out! TALK ABOUT A PLATE MADE OF DREAMS! Good for 4-5 people (but let's be honest, just right for a very hungry Nico and Karla lol) this platter has it all! Pork Steak, T-Bone Steak, Roast Chicken, Salisbury Steak and Baby Back Ribs! Yup! I told you guys it was a platter of dreams! All cooked to perfection, Nico and I totally forgot we were even on a date and spent all of our time and energy enjoying this platter. We had it with some mashed potatoes and our tummies were beyond happy!

If you guys are looking for a good and affordable way to feed your fam or barkada, the platters at Chubs Chasers are perfect!


If you think the Sexy Platter was all we got, think again! There was also the Baked Salmon with mashed potatoes that was both creamy and juicy at the same time. It was fresh, flaky and cooked beautifully!



Lastly, as a sort of dessert (but really we had it during our meal) we ordered a couple of their milkshakes. Mine was the Ube Pastillas which basically tasted like my childhood all wizzed up into a thick, creamy and delectable shake. With real bits of pastillas, it was such a unique and refreshing shake! Nics ordered the Peanut Butter Avocado which was extra thick, and super good too! We were happily downing our shakes whilst eating our steaks!



So again if you guys are looking for the perfect date place or barkada hang out for good food at an awesome price, don't forget to check out Chubs Chasers! They've also got a new branch in SM North! Be sure to check them out!

And if you want a special surprise treat, tell your serve "Karla Treats" and they'll bring you a little goodie from me ;)

Not gonna lie, you'll definitely bump into Nico and I at one of their branches! :D


xx, karla

Hey everyone! I know it's been a hot minute since I last blogged but boy do I have something awesome to share with you all!

I'm not going to lie, for the past couple of weeks I've been struggling with my skin. For someone who normally has pretty clear skin (not to brag or anything ok) I started getting a bunch of spots and loads of texture on my forehead and a little on my cheeks. I was freaking out!

Because my skin is super sensitive (ya'll know this already) I really couldn't pinpoint what was causing the breakout as I was using all the same products I had always loved and worked for me. I didn't want to risk my skin getting worse so I sought treatment from my derma and after a couple of facials, I felt like my skin was finally under control. The spots were gone, but the texture just wouldn't go away.



So when I received this amazing package from Maxi-Peel Zero, I was both curious and cautious. Like I said I have very sensitive skin so trying a new product was more of a risk for me. But when I read up on the Maxi-Peel Zero, my hesitation started to ease up. Maxi-Peel Zero is a micro-exfoliant fluid that is both gentle and effective on the skin. Infused with a bunch of skin vitamins (Vitamins A, C, E and B3) it not only cleanses the skin, but penetrates the layers of your skin and exfoliates it, giving you a glow from within. Now I know what you're all thinking- all of this for just P75? Yeah, I was skeptical too. Until I tried it. 



Although it's gentle enough to use everyday, I decided to slowly incorporate it into my skincare routine by using it thrice a week, just at night, on my forehead, after my normal facial cleanser. And guys, IT DIDN'T IRRITATE MY SKIN! In fact, I honestly think it helped smoothen it out! Literally like on my second use, I saw that some of the little bumps and rough patches on my forehead were so much better! And I didn't look like a tomato! Ever since I started using it on my forehead, I also noticed that towards the latter part of the day I wasn't as oily as I normally would be. For someone who's got a pretty oily t-zone (I have sensitive combination skin) this helped improve my complexion!


I then became a little more comfortable and started using it on my cheeks, which again, didn't turn red. I had a spot on my left cheek and what I decided to do (remember I'm not a derma but I wanted to see if there would be an effect) was I soaked a piece of cotton with the Maxi-Peel Zero and placed it on the pimple for 30 seconds, just to sort of "zap" it with the product. GUYS THE NEXT DAY THE PIMPLE WAS SMALLER AND DRY!!! I don't know if what I did was right but it super shrank! I was so happy cause I didn't need to cover it up with concealer anymore!




Aside from incorporating the Maxi-Peel Zero into my routine (still using it thrice a week for now) I've also been enjoying the Maxi-Peel Sun Protection Cream. For someone who loves her SPF (use SPF everyday girls and gents, E-V-E-R-Y-D-A-Y) this cream has SPF 20 and feels super light and non greasy on my skin. It goes well under my makeup and doesn't move the products around at all.




So I guess it's safe to say that every once in a while it's also good to step out of your comfort zone and try new things. Even when it comes to skincare! I never in a million years would've thought that a drugstore skincare product would work as well on me as the Maxi-Peel Zero did! I'm not only happy that my skin is slowly but surely improving, but also that it's so readily available in stores and groceries at just P75! Talk about not having to break the bank and that a product's price shouldn't deter you from trying it. I am honestly so pleased with my new Maxi-Peel finds and I can't wait to see how my skin will look in the coming months.