Hellolulu Laptop Bag

I've been lugging two bags to work everyday for the past three months. My everyday bag, and a laptop bag. I thought it was ok to carry 2 bags when a friend nonchalantly called me "Auntie" since I was carrying my laptop bag oh so ungracefully. It was my awakening.

Today, intending to be a day of Christmas shopping, Pat finally decided to buy me that one laptop bag to end all laptop bags. I really didn't think there would be one. I always thought I would be resigned to my now laptop bag (which was actually a simple white tote), or my very childlike (and childish) Doraemon computer bag. Then I saw this:

A nylon laptop bag from Hellolulu! It looks like your everyday tote (I love totes!), but then the beauty of this was the inside. Check it out!


A compartment PERFECT for my 13 in black MacBook! With foam and all! Other compartments were also perfect for make-up, keys, pens, mobile phone, and wallet! Now I really don't need a second bag!

I just wish they had different colors so I can change it according to my outfit! I was crushing on a $700-on-sale Gucci bag, but I must say- this beats it. I wouldn't be able to put my laptop in that Gucci bag. And it only cost S$89 at the Wheelock Apple store.

Weight Problems

Not THAT kind, okay! I know, I know, I've been busy with other things- that I have neglected to blog lately. And in less than 2 weeks, we again, are jetting back to Manila for our yearly Christmas Holiday. Yay! It's been 3 years since I last saw big sister Mica and her family! Can't wait to celebrate the holidays this year with the entire family... well almost that is (one sis won't be there...)

And since we're going home via the budget route again (Cebu Pacific to be exact), charming the ground staff or having a sob story will not get you any upgrades to business class, or getting your overweight luggage fee waived (since it worked with Pat and I almost all the time when we ride Singapore Airlines or Northwest!). Now, every extra kilo will be charged.

The solution? No- not your usual bathroom scale. I hate having to balance the luggage on the scale when most of the time the luggage tips over anyway. I found this hassle free gadget.



Balanzza has a 100-pound capacity and secures to your luggage with a strap rather than using a hook which can damage your belongings. Automatic hold feature allows you to weigh your bag, then set it down again before checking the weight. Balanzza's digital display is large and easy to read.

Best of all- you don't have to struggle lugging your suitcase on the bathroom scale- better yet, you'll avoid those embarrassing repacking sessions right at the check-in counter!

Keep Calm

I've been preoccupied lately with things other than my bikinis! So to remind me to calm down and take a breather, I was inspired to hang this in our living room. My version of the famous "Keep Calm and Carry On" poster.

The history of this poster goes as far back as 1939- right when World War 2 was about to begin! With war against Germany looming, the British Government had a series of propaganda posters circulated all over the country. The purpose of the poster was to convey a message from the King to the people that 'all necessary measures to defend the nation were being taken', and to stress an 'attitude of mind' rather than a specific aim.

Flipping for Flip-Flops

I really don't think I can live in a country where there are four seasons (although I do love visiting them) I love the tropics too much. So much that I bought 7 pairs of flip flops. Although I do own some Havaianas, these Old Navy flip-flops were too hard to ignore. A pair at only $2.50! A group of us at my office pooled our wish lists and decided to have all our goodies shipped together. Soon, I will have 7 candy colored flip flops. Perfect for my bikinis and sun dresses!

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Sorry I have been in absencia lately! I'm ok, I'm alive, just sorting stuff out and being busy in my day job. Will update one of these days! Mahalo, Obrigado!