First off, if the title puts you off, I don't recommend going through this post at all. I've tried to keep the photos to a minimum, but there's a video attached. If you're not into eating bugs and insects, you can skip this post, *wink*! But if you're into that kind of stuff, then read on! You guys all know I've been addicted to Korean food and cooking since last year, and while doing my food research, I came across one popular street food I wanted to try--Silkworm Pupa aka Beondogi!

Beondegi (Korean: 번데기) is a snack food in Korean cuisine. Literally meaning "chrysalis" or "pupa" in Korean, Beondegi are steamed or boiled silkworm pupae which are seasoned and eaten as a snack. Beondegi are often served by street vendors, as well as in restaurants and drinking establishments. They are also sold in cans in grocery stores and convenience stores, but they must be boiled in water before serving. Beondegi is not always sold in the market and is usually sold from street vendors, although it is possible to buy the live variant for personal preparation. (via)

I've always been the type of person who'd rather spend her money on food rather than clothes. And while I love shopping, I always ask myself if my purchase is worth the buy. I mean, don't we all? That's why so many are fond of Divisoria. You get the same items for half the price, if not less. Most of these items are also the same ones you see in the malls sans the price tag. The only downside one can think of though when visiting Divisoria is safety. With that, I'll be introducing one shopping haven that you may or may not have heard off. But either way, has a more relaxed atmosphere than Divisoria.

Friends, I introduce you to Taytay Tiangge. I first heard about this place last year, and has since been hell bent on coming over to check out their goodies. When I first got there, I went crazy. THERE WAS JUST TOO MUCH CLOTHES. Item-wise, it's not as diverse as Divisoria. But if you're looking to score clothes on a tigh budget, then, Taytay Tiangge is the place for you. With that, I'd like to share a few things you may want to know when you go there. Let's begin!

1. Dress comfortably. 

The shopping stalls are not located inside a mall, unlike Divisoria wherein you have 168 or 999, and a fully air-conditioned mall to boot. In Taytay Tiangge, stalls are built on make-shift tents made of canvas and the passageways can be pretty narrow and extremely humid. Make sure your moves are not constricted by the type of clothes you wear 'cause it can get crazy in there! Well, at least for me cause I was overwhelmed with everything, hehe. Bring a fan if you can 'cause it can get too hot as well. 

2. Bring your own eco bag. 

And I only say this out of concern for Mother Nature. While all of the stalls will provide you plastic bags for your purchase, it's best if you just bring your own eco bag to dump your purchases in. Not only will you be holding on to just one bag, unlike carrying several plastic bags and risking losing one or two, you also do your part in helping conserve our environment. 

3. Don't forget the cash!

In contrast to Divi wherein some stalls accept credit card payments, you have to bring out the bills when it comes to Taytay. While scouting the area, I also didn't see any ATMs nearby so I highly recommend you bring in a lot of cash if you're buying a lot of items. Make sure you keep your money well if you're bringing a lot!

4. Visit on Tuesdays and Fridays. 

While most stalls are still open on other days, one seller informed me that new stocks come in on Tuesdays and Fridays. Some of the other stalls as well only open on these days which is why I highly recommend coming in on the given days. More choices and more chances of getting clothes at a lower price!

5. Buy in bulk. 

Most stalls slash the price if you buy clothes in bulk, or wholesale as they call it. Some of the stalls I've visited would have a minimum of 3, some 6 and the others 12. You'd love the amazing amount of discount you'd get when you buy in bulk. Stores always carry several colors of the same style anyway so this wouldn't be a difficult choice, lol. 

Those are just some of the things I have in mind right now. I've attached a video showing my recent haul from Taytay. I only got a few items from this visit, but promise I'll go back and give you guys a virtual tour so you'd have some idea what the place looks like, For now, I recommend visiting the place and drowning yourselves in affordable but quality clothes, and local at that! #SupportLocal Happy shopping!

I've gained a LOT of weight last year. I've mentioned in several posts that I've totally let go of taking care of my body at one point and I just ate whatever I want regardless of the amount of weight I've put on. I'm not usually like that, but since I was under a lot of stress last year, I just didn't care anymore. I was having horrendous acne breakouts and I felt that I deserved every treat I got.Every time a new pimple would appear on my face, I felt going to an all-you-can eat buffet place was the answer since I was being tormented inside and out. And now, I'm suffering the consequences. 

I've never been the type of person to take care of my body. I smoke and drink a lot. I don't like water, I don't exercise and I have the worst sleeping pattern. In the past, I only controlled the type of food I ate so as to create some sort of balance since I was being unhealthy in so many ways unimaginable. Turns out the acne breakouts I had last year wasn't because of my skin nor the several skin products I've been using. I was having an internal problem. Before taking my Christmas vacation last year, i vowed to change my eating habits to see if something would change. True enough, I started having less acne pop up on my face. I also started taking vitamins and chelated minerals to help me detoxify. I've been drinking a lot of water and I've been trying to make sure I get to have breakfast every single day. 

With that, I started resurrecting my super old 2015 resolution. A few years back, I started this project called Baon Series. I would chronicles the food that I bring to work every day. I loved the fact that people would comment how I can make my meals healthier; I also got tips how to pack properly so I don't spill anything on my lunch bag. Early last year though, I stopped because I got too lazy preparing my own meals and as mentioned, I didn't really care if I got fat or whatever. This year though, I've been consistently bringing my own meals to work. I get to choose what I eat and I also have a say on the amount I bring. I can't necessarily say I've saved a lot of money since healthy eating is pricey in the city. But I can attest to the fact that this has decreased the breakouts I've been having and I've also been feeling great even if I have been doing this for just 3 weeks. Today, I'll share one of the most requested recipes from that series. Let's begin!