After FOUR months of waiting (versus 15-day promise), my gift from BPI has finally arrived!

I mentioned to you before in this post last March that I qualified for the BPI EPS Promo but I didn't make a big fuzz on the waiting period because @TalkToBPI has always responded accordingly every time I followed-up arranging phone bankers to contact me. The first time I asked, they said that Procter & Gamble had some issue with the production of the "special packaging" for this BPI Promo.

Anyhow, so I was actually puzzled when I received a text message from Air21 regarding an incoming package. Even though I checked out the tracking, I had no clue whatsoever where it was coming from. Lo and behold, right before I step out of the office I got this...

It took such a long time to arrive so I savor every moment unpacking it.

From Olay Website: Olay Total Effects Day Cream Gentle

Olay Total Effects fights the 7 signs of skin aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone, dark spots, uneven texture, dryness, dullness and pores. Packed with niacinamide which makes skin younger-looking, Olay Total Effects remains to be the #1 anti-aging skin care choice for women across the region.

About Age Defying Bodywash

The Age Defying Bodywash and Bar has 10X More Moisturizers vs. bar soap, that reveals younger-looking skin not just on the face, but also on the body. It is infused with the same Olay moisturizers, so you can fight aging, not just on the face, but also on the body.

How about you, did you already got your free gift?

Seen it in banners around the neighborhood but was too busy to pick up on it. But the Filinvest Tent was just right across hubby's office building and he message me this

Hubby: What time ka mag-out?

Me: 7pm

Hubby: Silip ako sa tapat - may sale.

Me: SAMA AKO!!! 

Hubby: Okay, wait kita.

Also, when I checked my Globe Prepaid SIM, I got a text invite to The Off Price Show as well and all I need is to present the SMS to get in for free. Keeewwl timing!

From their FB Page: The Off-Price Show brings a whole new retail concept to Manila showcasing premium lifestyle brands at off-price discounts (50% - 80% off). You don’t need to trek to high-end stores to get your brand favorite as global lifestyle brands converge in one show in this 3-day must-see shopping event.

So we lined up at the registration booth to get our barcode stickers. You have an option to register individually but if you opt to declare the other person as just companion, it is only the registrant who will be valid to join the raffle. 

Let the hunt begin!!! To save time though hubby went to the men's section while I went to the ladies' section. We agreed to meet up after 30 minutes. I was targeting some rainy season outfits so when I spotted G2000 Women Long Sleeves Knitted blouse for just Php 350 in my size if I might add I was already happy! Sakto pa that I just learned this morning that they just opened their first shop here in the country. But my time is not yet over so I picked up a couple of more items.

Going around some more I noticed that Havaianas are selling like hot pancakes for being sold for 1K instead of 2K so for those collectors out there, this might tickle your fancy.

Satchmi, Curators of functional luxuries, also has an interesting booth at the middle of the tent showcasing turntables and vintage vinyls. Syempre niresearch ko pa yan when I got home hahaha.

After meeting up in our spot, I already went ahead to the cashier while hubby continued to browse around for last minute buy. If you decide to drop by though here are some few tips:

• Go there if you have time to kill. You will spend half of your time lining up -- in the registration, fitting booth and payment.
• Don't bring kids they might get impatient and throw tantrums. Bring a chatty friend to avoid boredom while falling in line.
• The place tends to get chilly because of the blower and big fans so bring a cardigan or hoody.
• If you have bad knees, you might get tired from standing up in line so better to assign this task to someone who doesn't get tired easily.
• Since this is a bargain place, expect that people bought a number of items so wait patiently for your turn.
• Attendants are helpful but not that friendly (perhaps just temp staff) so do not expect for high quality service or for them to smile at you after serving a dozen of shoppers.

Anyhow, you know that we are two crazy people so we just always end up amusing ourselves in situations like this. Here is hubby doing a wink just like the one in his barcode.

I am no fan of milktea, actually I am not getting used to its concoction but suprisingly the best find of the night was the Super Cup Milk Tea Rainbow Konjac Jelly  in this 1 liter plastic cup for only Php 75.00. A must try!

Yay and finally we reached the cashier. A few bills out and we are done shopping ladies and gentlemen... Clap, clap, clap!!! Thanks hubby for my shopping allowance! Thank you Lord for the provision.

This is just day 1 of the sale so you still have until Sunday.

What was your great find?

Here is the premise of the story: I am holding a transportation voucher from Philippine Airlines which I got from my last out of the country trip. I am ready to book it so I researched regarding their ticketing office. Naturally, I ended up on their website. The categories of the enlisted offices are not that clear but I eyed a couple of office:

Petron Payment Centers

Petron Filinvest Primera Clase Gas Station, Inc.
Commerce Ave., cor. Pacific Rim Ave.
Filinvest Alabang Muntinlupa City  

Domestic Ticketing Agent 

Velca Travel & Tours, Inc.
G/F Park Trade Center, 1716 Investment Drive, 
Alabang, Muntinlupa City 

The one in Petron is a bit out of the way since no public transporation pass by it regularly so I asked hubby to accompany me on Saturday. But since Velca is on the way, I planned to swing by in the morning before going to the office to check if I could do the transaction there. To get more info though, I decided to tweet @flyPAL account to inquire.

I must say the account is quite responsive BUT... oh, I'll just let you read through our conversation and let you be the judge.

So whatcha think? Hihihi.... Well I do also work in client support team to provide technical assistance and there are days that this kinda happens. It is just funny when you're in the other side of the fence. Anyhow, I'll just update you what happens to the voucher on Saturday.

Update: 21 July 2013

I am happy to report to everyone that despite the mix-up with twitter, my transaction with PAL ticketing office in Petron Filinvest Alabang is a success! I was able to book my flight in 30 minutes. Hoooray!!!

Ang nawawalang PAL Ticketing Office...natagpuan din!
The very controversial branch 

I am not really into spicy or hot food. I have low tolerance to pain so in my head, eating spicy food is quite painful. But I do love my cheeseburger...

But one time we were in McDonald's Drive Thru, I got just a tad curious with their latest addition in their menu -- the McSpicy Chicken so I gave it a try.

Uy, cute bun -- may split pa sa gitna. Hihihi. From the taste of it, this is just the right amount of spice! Price is a bit lower than their McChicken Sandwich. For Ala Carte Php 80, Small Meal Php 115 and Medium Meal for Php 135.

After being in Instagram for more than a year, you can pretty much track my chocolate addiction. It is both a pleasure and a curse to be a chocoholic... Sigh! You see I am not so good with moderation, so either I stay away from it completely or I gorge on the whole pack in one sitting.

Not in photo - Milo drink, Goldilocks Cake, Hot Fudge Sundae, Fudgee bar, Dunkin and Krispy Kreme Donuts, Zagu Black Forest, Selecta Rocky Road, Chips Ahoy, M&M, Hersey Kisses, Cadbury, Toblerone, Macademia and lastly Champorado. I think I really need some help NOW!!!