GANDIVA ARCHERY now in DAVAO CITY

If there is one movie that I love to watch over and over again, that would be Robin Hood: Men in Tights

I have always enjoyed the comedy, humor of the characters, the acting skills and of course... the ARCHERY involved in this movie. Whenever I watch this, I also imagined myself aiming and shooting an arrow at somebody I dislike. HAHA! Just kidding. Okay it's half meant! (minus wearing tights)

When my friend Louie went to Manila last year, he told us that he and his girlfriend, Nikki, were able to try Archery. I was shocked that archery was already in the Philippines. And to be honest, I was a bit jealous... that has always been my secret dream to... again... shoot somebody with an arrow. HAHA... again!

Oh boy! You have absolutely no idea how happy I was when I found out that GANDIVA ARCHERY finally arrived in Davao City. Gandiva Archery first opened at the SM Mall of Asia in Manila in 2009. Roughly 6 years later, the company decided to expand and has chosen Davao City to house its first provincial branch. 


An added bonus for me is that it is in GMALL, just literally 5 minutes away from where I live.

I was one of the lucky bloggers who got an invite to the Grand Opening of Gandiva Archery last January 09, 2016. I was really excited. I had to get my hands on a Bow and Arrow.

finally here! yeay!

Gandiva Archery offers a variety of archery packages, range rentals, equipment selling, equipment repairs and servicing. Pretty soon, there will be archery lessons for those Robin Hood and Katniss Everdeen wannabees, and also outdoor archery range setup and facilitation. The opening of Gandiva Archery in Davao city gives the opportunity for Davaoeños to try a new hobby and at the same time, gives the archery enthusiasts a chance to practice at their very own home turf with the availability of renting the archery range.

bowssss - boy were they heavy!

Bloggers trying archery

company logo

I am ready to channel my inner Robin Hood

Kuya instructor teaching me how to properly hold the bow and shoot the arrow. It kinda looks easy but it really isn't.

Hello first timer! Okay so the bow was really heavy. Kuya instructor asked me if I was left or right handed. I told him I was right handed so he told me I should hold the Bow using my left hand and hold the arrow on my right hand. I had a hard time at first because of the weight of the Bow but I got a bit used to it after 2 trial sets.

3rd Prize! not bad for a first timer

Davao Bloggers Society. Thank you Gandiva Archery for inviting us!

Of course, with the ever supportive husband

After I posted this picture on Instagram and shared it on Facebook, a lot of my friends, relatives, acquaintances PM'd/sent me a text message asking details about Gandiva Archery. That alone shows that Davaoeños are really interested in trying archery out. Go guys!

Gandiva Archery Rates

Hey who knows, the opening of Gandiva Archery in Davao might even make way for future Professional Davaoeño Archers slash Future Robin Hoods and Katniss Everdeens. Just be careful though. Haha.

Gandiva Archery Range Davao is located at the Fourth Level Adventure Zone, Gaisano Mall of Davao, JP Laurel Avenue, Bajada, Davao City.

For inquiries and bookings, you may email davao@gandiva.com.ph or call (082) 296-7011; or look for Crystal "Casey" Diy - 09178784190 (casey@gandiva.com.ph)

FB: www.facebook.com/gandiva.davao

IG/Twitter: @gandivaph

Website: www.gandiva.com.ph

See you soonest Gandiva Archery. And Imma bring my friends along so that they could try archery as well :)

XOXO,

A I A

KOFFIEPAUZE in ROXAS

Some of you may have already heard or even tried this coffee shop out in Palmetto Place, Maa, Davao City. Missed them? Well they weren't gone for good guys. They just moved in to a new and bigger place!

KOFFIEPAUZE (a dutch word that means "coffee break"), just had its Grand Re-Opening last January 08, 2016 at its new location at the Ground Floor, 100 Roxas Avenue - Dormitory. For peeps who find the MA-A area a bit too far to go to (especially for those who live in the north) then its re-opening may have made things easier for you. This move is for KOFFIEPAUZE to cater to more customers and also for private events.

"Everybody deserves a coffee break" - and what the people behind KOFFIEPAUZE want to do is to give their customers a well-deserved coffee break. Well, who doesn't, right? - a relaxed and comfy break from the busy daily grind, a hearty break that each person (may he or she be an employee, student, a boss, etc.) and just a place to hang out, have that personal break and chill maybe with friends, a first, 2nd... forever date with special someone, or just be by one's self. Whatever break that may be, you can always have it here at Koffiepauze's newest home.

MENU BOARD

Hashtag KOFFIEPAUZE

up to the 2nd floor

Next question... HOW ABOUT THEIR FOOD/DRINKS?


Their FOOD MENU consists of a variety of yummy dishes for any foodie's mood

PASTA
Carbonara - 155
Spaghetti - 145
Pesto - 140
Lasagna - 155

SALAD
Greek Salad - 145
Khani Salad - 150
Caesar Salad - 140

ALL-DAY RICE MEALS
(Served with rice, egg and iced tea. Just add 20 for coffee)
Beef Tapa - 165
Hungarian Sausage - 165
Bangus - 150
Chicken Teriyaki - 155
Sweet and Sour Fish - 150
Cordon Bleu - 160
Breaded Pork Chop - 160
Broccoli and Tofu with Peanut Butter Sauce - 140

SANDWICH
Tuna Sandwich - 120
Ham and Cheese Sandwich - 125
Full House Sandwich - 155

Short Orders
Waffles - 90
Waffles ALA mode - 135
Nachos - 150
Cheese Sticks - 140
French Fries - 135
Pica Platter - 180

 Their BEVERAGE MENU is also full of yummy KOFFIE, NON-KOFFIE (hot/iced) and other quenchers for everybody

FOOD and DRINKS PHOTOS

Sweet and Sour Fish

Breaded Porkchop

Carbonara

Cordon Bleu

Khani Salad - another personal fave of mine ;)

Aloho Latte - Personal Fave!

Lasagna

FOOD, DRINKS, AMBIANCE, LOCATION... LOVED IT!

Oh, and KOFFIEPAUZE also has 2 nice function rooms good for 20 people fit for small gatherings, events, meetings and the like - Php 3,500 (consumable)

For inquiries, you may contact this mobile number ---> 09125434800

EMAIL - koffie_pauze@yahoo.com

FB/IG - koffie-pauze

TWITTER - koffie_pauze

Dear hubby, let's have our next date here... after our honeymoon ;)

XOXO,

A I A

NETFLIX now available in the PH.. try it now with PAYMAYA

So last month, I was so psyched about winning PayMaya credits from our Davao Bloggers Christmas party. An added bonus is learning more about the app and what it has to offer. I really like the fact that it is an on-the-go-and-no-need-for-credit-card app that allows us to purchase online.

This month, another news that made my husband and I jump for joy is that... drum roll plsssss... NETFLIX is now in the PHilippines :)

I have heard about NETFLIX already from a bunch of friends who live abroad. I have also read several blogs about it and comments from Filipinos wishing that it would be available in the Philippines soon.

Well, that soon has just arrived, and Filipinos can now avail and subscribe to Netflix to watch thousands of popular movies and TV shows.

Now the next question is how to pay for it? What if I don't have a credit card?

Well, if you get a credit card, it's gonna take a while for it to get approved. 

Here is where PAYMAYA steps in

(Credits to Mr. Arwin Arbe for the details below)

Enjoy Netflix now with PayMaya

It is almost a universal truth that watching movies and TV shows is a common pastime for Filipinos. With the recent release of Netflix to more than 130 new countries around the world, including the Philippines, Filipinos can now enjoy streaming thousands of popular movies and TV shows from Netflix such as the Batman Trilogy or How to Get Away with Murder on their devices - even without a credit card, thanks to the leading digital payments app PayMaya.

Watch unlimited movies & TV shows on Netflix

Netflix is an internet TV service that lets you instantly watch unlimited movies and TV show episodes, including original series, documentaries, and feature films,  anytime, anywhere, over almost any Internet-connected device without commercials. As per their announcement, there are three plans available, with the minimum at P370 for the Basic Plan, P460 for the Standard Plan and P550 for the Premium Plan. 

Subscribers get 1 free month to try the ultimate binge watching experience and can cancel their subscription anytime. Payments for subscriptions however, can only be made through credit card or PayPal. So for the movie buffs and tv show aficionados who don’t have their own credit card or a PayPal account, this is where you can use PayMaya.

Subscribe to Netflix without a credit card

Developed by PayMaya Philippines (formerly Smart eMoney, Inc.), the digital financial services unit of PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), PayMaya is an online payment app that generates your own instant virtual prepaid Visa on the app which you can then use to subscribe to Netflix. 

All you have to do is to go to the Google Play Store or App Store, download the PayMaya mobile app, and register with any mobile number. Once you have a PayMaya account, you’ll see your own virtual Visa on the app which contains your card number, security code or CVV, and the expiration date--all the details you need for making online payments. 

Before you can use your PayMaya account, you must first load it up at PayMaya Load-Up Centers at 7-Eleven Cliqq kiosks, SM Business Centers, and Robinson’s Business Centers. Once you have reloaded your PayMaya account with funds, you can then go ahead and use it to pay for your Netflix subscription. As PayMaya is a prepaid Visa card, Netflix will just deduct a minimum amount equivalent to one month subscription to validate your payment account. PayMaya can be used for recurrent payments such as Netflix, just be sure to reload your account in time for the next billing period.

"With PayMaya, we're opening the doors to the digital life to Filipinos who don't have credit cards by enabling access to services such as Netflix," said Paolo Azzola, co-Chief Operating Officer at PayMaya Philippines.

Don’t miss out on the fun

Movies and TV shows are a common bonding point between people. Whether it’s meeting someone new, catching up with old friends, or bonding with the people you love, the stories you watch will always be something you can talk about. It’s also an inexpensive but a guaranteed fun way to get together. 

So whether you get comfortable on your own with a series and some snacks or invite friends over for dinner and a movie marathon, Netflix will bring your entertainment to the next level - all with the help of your PayMaya account.  

To learn more about why PayMaya is now the leading digital payments mobile app in the Philippines and how you can enjoy it , visit www.paymaya.com.

So for those who want to subscribe to Netflix but don't want the hassle of getting a credit card, getting your credit card out of your wallet, and basically whose phone is basically glued to your hand, PAYMAYA is the app for you.

Enjoy NETFLIXERS :)

XOXO,

A I A

OOTD: Holiday OOTD Compilation

2015 Christmas and New Year holidays was the best!

The New Year holiday lasted about 5 days and that meant A LOT of hanging out

In this post are three OOTDs during the holidays. Enjoy!

December 30, 2015

My Mother-in-Law was in town so we went malling at SM Lanang.

WHAT I WORE: White Zipback top (which I sell, btw), Black Harem Pants, Green Semi-Wedge shoes and my Four-colored necklace to match the outfit.

The white top was perfect for the scorching hot day. Boy... was it hot! Really... HOT!

December 31, 2015

Aside from it being the last day of the year, Dec 31 is actually my mom and my husband's birthday. (what are the odds right? Talk about meant to be) haha!

WHAT I WORE: Paris White Top (bought online like 3 years ago! this is the first time that I've worn it), Ombre Jeans (bought at NCCC mall), Gold Sporty Flats  (SM Department Store), and Arm Candies

Hello from my Arm Candies

closer look at my OMBRE JEANS

January 3, 2015

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

After dropping off my mother-in-law at the airport, Mark and I went to SM Lanang to hang out with our Persian Cat, Perdita

Cat's Day OUT! 

WHAT I WORE: Floral Zipback top, Red Skinny Jeans, and Gold Sporty Flats from SM Department Store

Cheers to more OOTDs this 2016 :)

XOXO,

A I A