I Want Seats: Online Bus Booking

If you have been reading my blog before, you would know I am the person who loves to plan her day ahead. That includes checking schedules, best time to visit, completing transactions online and setting up appointments in banks, cinema and restaurants. 

I value time that I want to make sure everything is coordinated well and prepared. This is one of the many reasons why I really liked BPI Online Appointment (Read more about it here.) I even have deposit slips at home so that when I go to banks, I just line up immediately. 

I have this motto, "Why wait in line when you can book online?" 

Well, I happy to discover that another company believes in this motto too. 

iWantSeats is an online bus booking platform in the Philippines. They are currently offering deluxe trips to Baguio and Baler to and from Manila via JoyBus. This saves us the hassle of lining up just to buy ticket and the possibility unavailability due to fully booked trips. 

We can expect more routes will be added in the next few months. Booking bus tickets has never been as easy as booking your hotels and airline tickets! With just a few clicks, one can reserve and confirm seats and just go to the terminal on the day of your trip. 

Explore new places, or travel to and from your city without having to wait hours at the terminal as a chance passenger. Leave the booking to iWantSeats and enjoy more of your trip. 

You may check their website, iwantseats.com.ph for more details. 

The Many Faces of Fatherhood at SM Supermalls

This would be the first time after so many years (perhaps more 20+) that we'll be celebrating Father's Day with my Dad. SM Bacolod has been our place for celebration here in Negros since it's very accessible and there are a lot of new stores and restaurants opening these past few weeks. Last month, I was blessed to celebrate my birthday at Vikings. 

Now, we are again excited to celebrate Father's Day at SM as a weekend of fun awaits Dads everywhere as SM Supermalls celebrates Father’s Day, with great gifts, hearty dinners and exciting entertainment treats all set to make the occasion more special and memorable.

From June 17 to 19, Foodie Dads and their families can go on an exciting culinary tour with SM Supermall’s wide variety of restaurants and food stops offering family packages and special treats to ensure Pops is filled with good food on his special day.

Whether he’s a craft beer enthusiast or a casual lager fan, there’s something to suit Beer-Happy Daddy perfectly at World Brews, where premium beers and liquors around the world are available. Then raise a glass to Dad with discounted brewskies in selected SM Foodcourt and get other cool freebies when you treat your Dad in select restaurants at SM malls. McDonald’s will also be having a free #paChickenMcdoforDad for every happy meal purchase on June 19, 3-5pm in all their branches exclusive at SM malls.

For the Car Crazy Daddy, race to the Keys to the City Motor Show for an amazing display of the coolest rides. From hot rods and vintage vehicles to exotic automobiles and concept cars, it’ll be a fast and furious Father’s Day.

For the techie Dads, get a chance to win cool prizes by posting your funniest #DadJokes and #DadQuotes, and your best lookalike #MiniDad Pops on the PlayStation or Xbox. Nothing says “I love you” like a friendly battle of the generations.

For every kind of Dad, there's a perfect activity for the whole family to enjoy and remember for a long time afterwards. Because this June, it’s all about Dad this Father’s Day at SM Supermalls!

For more details, visit www.smsupermalls.com and follow its social media accounts at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

What is a diary?

I started having a diary when I was 10. It was a simple notebook where I share my thoughts and ideas. As a little girl, I have always wanted to write the highlights of my day. This includes both happy and sad incidents. 

As I grew a little bit older, my diary became my secret keeper. I spent writing about boys, crushes, after school dates and a lot teenage stuff. From a simple notebook, I opted to have one that is more secure -- a journal with lock. 

Now that I am 30ish, I still have a diary but in a form of a planner. It is journal of the things that happened for the day featuring important events and highlights. It is a place where I keep reminders and notes that may come in handy in the future. My diary also has a lot of stickers and clippings. I also write inspirational quotes in my diary.

What is really the purpose of a DIARY? 

A diary is important avenue for self-expression. It is like a friend that you can share everything with 24/7. There is no judgement. A place where you can share your successes and misfortunes. 

A diary is also a place for motivation. It is where you can certain find lessons from your past. Some diaries (like mine) includes a collection of my favorite quotes and sayings. 

A diary is also a record of the important things that has happened in your life. My diary includes my medical records as well as meetings and professional commitments that happened.  

I believe that I would be forever keeping a diary. For the past 20 years, it has been an important part of me that I am not comfortable if I don't have one. Given the opportunity to print my own diary, the perfect diary will include the following:

• Planner type calendar, date, days
• Inspirational quotes and sayings
• Mood board
• Medical Record
• The Blessings List
• Dreamboard
• Lots of writing space

How about you? Are you also keeping a diary? Tell me more about it. 

FREE doughnuts to make your day sweeter from the SM Mobile App

SM Supermalls is bringing back its “Download & Win” in-app mobile game and sweetening the deal by giving away 3 Original Glazed® Krispy Kreme doughnuts each to 100 unique SM Supermalls mobile app registered users every day from April 30 to June 30, 2016. 

Embedded within the SM Supermalls Mobile App, “Download & Win” was the first digital scratch card promotion in the country. Its launch during SM Supermalls’ 30th Anniversary was marked with the giving away of exciting prizes such as free mobile data, free Spotify, Facebook, Games, Unli-Call and Unli Text every day for the entire month of March.

The celebration resumes this month with a shower of doughnuts! And joining can’t be simpler – just download the mobile app and get a chance to win. 

Upon signing up in the SM Supermalls mobile app, you will receive a digital scratch card on the app. Scratch off the gray area to find out if you won. Get another shot of winning the next day until the end of the promo period. With some good luck and the daily habit of checking the app, you’ll be closer to sinking your teeth into those craveable doughnut treats for free. 

The SM Supermalls Mobile App is free on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. 

iTunes: http://bit.ly/SMMobileApp-iTunes

Google Play: http://bit.ly/SMMobileApp-GooglePlay

Aside from this treat, there are also other reasons why I love about the #SMMobileApp

• I am able to see current promotions in all SM branches.
• I can filter it according to a specific location or mall
• I can see list of stores and establishment
• Checking cinema schedule has never been more accessible. 
• You get exclusive coupons through the #SMMobileApp
• It also allows you to save your parking details just to make sure you don't forget or get lost. 

To keep up to date on what’s new, visit SM Supermalls website or follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Viber Public Chat, and Snapchat.