Be the Next Face of Western Union!

So you wanna be famous? Here's something that may just pave the way for your stardom.

In celebration of its customer’s diversity around the world and to feature real people that move money for better every day, Western Union launches the Face of My WU contest – an engaging ‘social sharing’ Facebook competition where people have the chance to win ’15 minutes of fame’ by becoming the Face of My WU media campaign.

The contest is one of several initiatives led by the leading worldwide money transfer to get closer to those who use its products and services, genuinely putting the customer at the center of everything Western Union does. The Face of My WU will feature real people, the hidden heroes for whom Western Union is proud to be the enabler of moving money for better.

Joining is easy. If you are a My WU Member just be sure to upload a good photo of yourself, visit your profile everyday to vote for yourself and share with your friends and ask them to vote for you everyday.

Western Union wants you!

To be the next Face of My WU, your photo entry must capture your unique personality and photogenic appeal and your entry must have many -  if not the most number of votes.

The contest is simple yet rewarding. The lucky winner will receive a PHP 25,000.00 cash prize, and will star in a My WU photo shoot, and will even get to keep the clothes used in this unforgettable day.

To be chosen as the Face of My WU is an honor according to Julia Luzgina, a Russian winner and My WU member. “I think that when I see myself in some poster or some advertisement it will really be amazing and I will be proud of myself because I am representing my country. It’s joy, it is an astonishment and I will be proud,” reveals Julia.

My WU membership program combines a faster and a personalize experience with once in a lifetime rewards and is currently available in 17 countries. The benefits include preferential customer care; free SMS pay out notifications, special offers and access to exclusive competitions.

Visit http://facebook.com/westernunion. Upload a photo of yourself, and get your friends and family to vote for you!

Foodie Goodie | Krispy Kreme Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Donuts.

Now that the little man's Quarterly Exams are over, we can finally sit back, relax, set his books aside for the meantime, and just really enjoy the weekend. I promised my boy we'd go to the movies if he did well in his exams, and so far - from four of his subjects - he's kept his end of the bargain.

As an early treat, I got him these Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from Krispy Kreme. (Thanks to my friend Angel, who bought them for me!)

Turtle Power sans my favorite turtle, Michaelangelo.
He was sold out at KK Megamall!

I loved them turtles ever since I was a child (I'm a kid of the 80's, you know), and I'm glad my son appreciates them as well. He now has a growing collection of anything 'Ninja Turtle' - from toys, to clothes, to bags, and now even donuts. Haha!

Meet Leonardo. In case you didn't know, he's also the leader of the awesome foursome.

That was a joke, of course. It didn't even take a day for the little man and I to finish this box of 'turtle-frosted' donuts. (Hello, calories on the hips!) Aside from the cuteness factor, I love how these donuts are not cloyingly sweet. Truth be told, they're barely sweet - which is rather surprising considering that the green frosting is actually made from white chocolate.

Truly, Joy in a Box.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles donuts are available at all Krispy Kreme outlets starting August 4. They sell for Php 45 each, or you can buy by the dozen for only Php 395. They're available for a limited time only, so better grab a box now while you still can. Cowabunga! :)

Wordless Wednesday #95 | The Look-alikes!

For the Kdrama Addict | Places to Visit in Korea.

Now that more and more Korean dramas (Kdramas) have achieved international success, Korean film tours are gaining popularity as well. Through these film tours, fans get to see the filming locations of their favorite TV shows, and allow them to relive the scenes in their favorite Kdramas.

If you're visiting Korea and planning to go on a film tour, here are some places that you might want to add to your itinerary.

1. The First Shop of Coffee Prince. (Hongdae, Mapo-gu, Seoul.)
Aired in 2007, The First Shop of Coffee Prince is perhaps one of the most popular Kdramas as far as gender bender plots are concerned. The set of The First Shop of Coffee Prince was an actual cafe in Hongdae that had been remodeled as a set for the drama. Both the exterior and interior of the cafe have been completely overhauled to recreate the scenes in the drama, and was reopened as soon as the drama ended.

The First Shop of Coffee Prince.

2. Bukchon Hanok Village. (Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul.)
The Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul is the city's last neighborhood with a high concentration of traditional homes, called hanok. I read an article that traditional houses often need a lot of upkeep. Hanoks are no exception being dedicated to preserving traditional Korean architecture. Made of clay, wood, and stone, hanoks are typically single-story structures that have heated floors and curved tile roofs. Popular dramas that have been filmed in Bukchon include Winter Sonata (2002), My Name is Kim Sam Soon (2005), Personal Taste (2010), and Heartstrings (2011).

Bukchon Hanok Village.

3. Petit France. (Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do.)
I first saw this place in the variety show 'Running Man', but it was actually the hit drama 'My Love from the Star' that made this French cultural village even more popular. Located in the province of Gyeonggi-do - about one hour away from Seoul - the village consists of 16 French-style buildings where visitors can lodge, enjoy French food, and experience French culture. Also featured in the village is a memorial hall dedicated to Antoine Saint-Exupery, author of the world-famous French novel Le Petit Prince.

Petit France.

4. Hwajinpo Beach. (Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do.)
The most northern beach in South Korea, Hwajinpo Beach was the site of the last scene in Autumn in My Heart (2000), where the two lovers portrayed by Song Hye Kyo and Song Seung Heon spent their last moments together. This heartbreaking and unforgettable scene invites a trail of visitors with its clean, shallow water, and a majestic view of the mountains and the East Sea.

Hwajinpo Beach.

5. Korean Folk Village. (Yong-in, Gyeonggi-do.)
The mecca of historical drama (think Dae Jang Geum, Jumong, Sungkyunkwan Scandal)  and the epicenter of Korean wave, the Korean Folk Village has over 260 traditional houses reminiscent of the late Joseon dynasty. Visitors get to experience the customs and lifestyle of Korea's past generations, and gain a broad understanding of Korean food, clothing, and home life from the past.

Korean Folk Village.

The list goes on, actually. But for now I'm narrowing them to five. Korea reels with film locations, and you may even chance upon them without even knowing it! When in Korea, keep your eyes peeled for banners and tarpaulins with photos of your favorite stars. Who knows, the restaurant you might be dining in right now was actually a film location. :)

Spotlight | Saforelle Gentle Cleansing Care.

Earlier this year, I won Sample Room's Instagram contest and received goodies from Because Inc. as prize. The prize pack included two 221 mL bottles of The Cream Factory Bath Cream, and a 60 mL bottle of Saforelle Gentle Cleansing Care, which I'll be featuring today.

Saforelle Gentle Cleansing Care.

Saforelle is a gentle intimate wash that delicately cleans, soothes, and protects the feminine area. Ideal for daily use, this product has a mild alkaline PH formula and contains no soap or parabens. It's also enriched with Burdock, a plant whose roots have been used for centuries to remedy a variety of ailments, some of which include colds, rheumatism, acne, psoriasis, and even bladder infections.

Soap-free and paraben-free.

Developed by medical experts, Saforelle is formulated in such a way that will not disrupt the natural pH of the vaginal flora - thus preventing itching, burning, and unusual discharge in the intimate area. This product has also been clinically tested with extensive clinical studies to support the product claims. Saforelle, by the way, is a French brand exclusively distributed in the Philippines by Because, Inc.

Made in France, distributed by Because, Inc. 

I've been using Saforelle for almost two weeks now, and I have had no adverse reaction thus far. It comes in a clear, liquid formula that lathers quite well. You only need a few drops to get a rich, dense foam. 

Flip-top cap.

Unlike the floral-scented feminine products that I've tried, this one has an herbal, almost earthy scent. I like it nonetheless, as its mild fragrance tends to linger on the skin longer than my usual brand. I also love how this product leaves the feminine area clean, without the drying feel. 

Shelf life of three years.

Saforelle comes in two sizes, both of which are within the reasonable price range. The 60 mL bottle costs Php 99.75, while the 100 mL bottle is priced at Php 159.75. You can find Saforelle at Landmark (Trinoma and Makati), Robinsons Department Stores, and South Star Drug branches.

Have you tried Saforelle before? How was your experience?