Going off the grid: Why I chose to live life unplugged

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I decided to go on hiatus! I've been off the social media grid for sometime now. No blogging, no Twitter, no Facebook. Why's that, you ask? @TimMaurer pretty much sums it up:

Less is more. I’m on a mission to simplify life, to slow it down to a pace at which it can actually be consumed, not just tasted. I don’t want to hide behind the ubiquitous, “I’m really busy” as a badge of honor. I want a lower cost of living (not just financially) and a higher quality of life. I want to limit the number of [things] that compete for my attention so that I can apply more attention to those [things] I care the most about. Less is the new more.

It may not be life-changing, but it’s certainly been enlightening.

A check off my bucket list

Bike snob no more!

Yep, I learned to ride a bicycle. Finally.

No training wheels. No ugly wounds.

I just got a blister on my right thumb. Perhaps gripping the handlebar too tight? Or hitting the brakes too hard? Ha!

This is how our bike looks like:

Timeless back rack and basket combinations

And just like the Beautiful Godzilla, hubby rides our old Dutch city bike with basket usually contains two shih tzu, Kenzo and Cece.

As for me, I'm enjoying the ride, and the wind in my face...

Haul: SM Advantage Thanksgiving Day Sale

The sale was yesterday. Exclusive for SM Advantage, SM Prestige and BDO Rewards members! Enjoy a minimum 10% discount on practically all items.

Here is our SM Advantage Thanksgiving Day Sale haul:

[1] Black Sheep by Maldita Satchel [2] Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Fire & Ice

Black Sheep by Maldita Satchel. I can use this as my everyday bag on days I'm feeling casual. Strap length: 48" Also available in green.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Fire & Ice. Scored with an extra 10% SMAC discount on top of the 25% markdown.

[3] US Pure Three (3) Stage Counter-Top Water Filtration System [4] Grillardin by Hosh 24cm Hard Anodized Stewpot

US Pure Three (3) Stage Counter-Top Water Filtration System. Imported and distributed by WaterCare. Ideal for home use. Enjoy cleaner, better tasting water straight from the tap!

Grillardin by Hosh 24cm Hard Anodized Stewpot. Hard anodized exterior for long-lasting durability and non-stick interior for easy cooking and easy clean-up.