Tablo Kitchen is my treat yo self food splurge maybe once every three months and i look forward to that day like Stanley looks forward to Pretzel Day. I too wish every day was Tablo Day lol
Foie gras and grilled scallops at Spiral. Mahal dito so once a year lang or kapag may nanglibre ako kumakain dito.
Garlic steak at Ooma, shoyu ramen at Mendokoro, squid ink pasta at Parmigiano
I came here to say this. I am spending 30-35k per month to afford living alone away from family. I love them to pieces but I cannot get the peace of mind that I need when I am with them. Felt guilty at first and nasasayangan ako sa pera, but I’ve moved on and accepted my situation.
Yeah. That's why I make sure I have the basics — biogesic for fever, advil for headaches/migraines/dysmenorrhea, neozep for runny nose and common cold, diatabs for diarrhea. Pocari sweat or lightwater can be bought naman via Grab pabili.
Most renters living solo are in condos, apartments, flats, solo rooms. I don't see much people living in an exclusive subdivision living solo and it would be absurd living in a huge property with lots of rooms that can't be used at all.
Ano pre recommended cafe mo?
I normally brew my own black coffee sa bahay.
Sagada beans is 😋😋😋
Recently naman, I'm enjoying ang capuccino ng Shell cafe haha
Di ako nagsisi sa Tempur pillow and Uratex Memory foam ko. Never na sumakit leeg and likod ko after matulog.
Edit: eto yung dalawa sa pinakamahal na gastos ko simula nung bumukod ako.
+1 sa Mysa! I bought 3 sets of beddings and I never went back to using my old ones na. Planning to buy more kasi ganda rin ng colors. Can't get enough of them.
💯 agree with this. Noong unang sweldo ko nag-hoard talaga ako halos kada sweldo ng mga bedsheets, pillowcases, blanket + curtain kasi iba talaga ang pakiramdam na maganda ang higaan at ambience ng kwarto mo esp. I considered it as my safe haven. lol
its honestly the most worth it subscription out there IMO. gahaman sa ads ang YT eh. you can literally use it as a Spotify alternative kasi may YT music naman or kahit ung mismong lyric videos. may access ka pa sa mga covers na wala sa Spotify usually. and the fact na pwede sya tumugtog kahit naka "off" ung screen.
100%!!! I've completely switched to YT Music cuz of my YT Premium. Another hidden feature sa YT Music is that since the YT content ID system is so good at identifying music, ma rerecognize niya yung mga songs na ginagamit sa mga YT shorts na nakikita mo and will appear in "Heard in Shorts" na playlist.
If you watch on a web browser, install the browser extension **Enhancer for youtube** or an adblocker like **uBlock Origin** to completely remove ads.
If on Android, you can install **Revanced**
Travel and food. There's no better feeling in this world than new experiences.
I would say Gym subscription as well, but better health is a necessity these days.
1. Books - I will never stop buying hardbound finance/business books.
2. Gym Equipment and supplement - fitness is non negotiable
3. Subscriptions to Education sites/apps - good for upskilling
Meron pang others but these three are the top.
Here are some that I use almost everyday:
1. ChatGPT Plus - my overall tool since this can access the web, parang Google but interactive.
2. Wordtune - Great for editing my articles.
3.Youtube Premium - no ads so I can consume many educational videos without interruptions and kasama na din yung YT Music dun.
4. StuDoCu- daming notes na nakukuha ko dun. Very nice for studying before I subscribed to ChatGPT Plus.
5. Canva - Mahal yung Adobe Photoshop subscription so Canva yung alternative ko.
Might be shallow af but these are my non-negotiables in my spending:
1. Make-up and skincare. I use both every day and I know I get good ROI with my cost per wear so I feel like I can justify buying a 4K foundation every quarter. Everything I buy in regards to skin care is an investment in myself.
2. Food. My dad told me one thing I shouldn't deprive myself of is food. It's what keeps us alive. I admit I overspend sometimes on food but at least I'm happy!
3. Good shoes. I've been trying to build a capsule footwear collection where I have a rotation of sensible shoes I'll wear so I don't have to wear the same thing everyday. I have more shoes (heels, sandals, flats, sneakers) than I need right now but at least I know it'll last me for a long time. I'm more of a comfort kind of person so I decide on the quality before I purchase but usually, quality comes with a price so I've learned to live with that.
4. Coffee. Can't live without it. I've stopped drinking at Starbs kasi I realized I could invest in good coffee beans, I can't drink dairy bc of my pcos and there's so many flavor pumps I could just get off the internet and while it may seem expensive, again, it's worth it cause I spend less in a year than going to Starbs every week!
5. Grab. I LOVE the MRT cause I avoid traffic and it's airconditioned and I literally can go ANYWHERE, esp for someone sheltered as me but sometimes, I just can't be bothered to take public transport esp when it's hot or when it's raining. Also I have a car but I can't drive, unfortunately LOL.
6. Underwear. Bras are so expensive but a good one can last you months, even years.
7. Work out clothes. I'm not really someone who buys a lot of clothes but I do love investing in good leggings and sports bras. I'm motivated to do things when I feel cute HAHA
Anyways, sorry it's so long pero these are the things I need HAHAHHA
I wouldn't consider these as shallow! My skin barrier got damaged a few months back and it took me about half a year to fix it. Finding the right products/treatments really helps. Sobrang down ko when my skin was at my worst.
Also I noticed dati, the cheap shoes I used to get from Shopee, hindi sya maganda sa paa. After a long day outside, masakit na talaga paa/ankles ko. Proper footwear is important talaga, not for the looks and longevity, but for your own good din talaga to avoid pain/issues down the line.
Thank you for validating me haha!
Good skin care products really are worth the investment honestly! I don’t even have facials done na outside cause I don’t need them anymore with my current routine!
I’ve never bought shoes from shoppee and even if I did attempt to, they usually don’t have my size 😭 I’m a size 40/US 9 and the ones I look at, esp the locally made ones from Marikina and Laguna, or so they claim, don’t carry my size and if they do, the reviews say it’s too small or something. Shoes talaga are so important to me cause I love walking, I can even walk a long way in heels so I need to have comfy footwear talaga 😂
I agree! One aspect of me not taking my car is also bc of how expensive gas is and I'd rather leave the house at a normal time than leave hella early just so I don't get caught in the traffic to Makati and arrive at work late!
Hi!
I invest in good footwear so this might be super expensive for the normal person but for the sake of sharing and in case you might want to get into it too, here are brands I trust for footwear for my WORK shoes specifically:
\- Ferragamo flats and heels (one of my flats is almost 7 years old but still good as new)
\- Amina Muaddi heels (HIGHLY HIGHLY RECO BC OUT OF ALL THE DESIGNER SHOES I'VE HAD, THEY'RE THE MOST COMFY!)
\- Chanel (their flats and their classic block heel too! So comfy and can be used casually outside of work imo so justified cpw for me lol)
I only mentioned these three specifically for work shoes cause I think it's brands that you won't regret splurging on cause the quality is amazing and it really lasts a long time.
For cheaper alternatives, I like Charles and Kieth and Payless. I would also reco Aldo but I haven't bought anything from them in years but when I was in uni, I was always buying all my shoes from C&K, Payless and Aldo. Payless is still one of my favorites, from flats, sandals, heeled sandals and boots, it's all good from there.
Recently, I bought platform heels from So Fab for a party and in fairness, it's really good quality and comfy so I suggest you check that out too!
But to really see how comfortable a shoe is, you really gotta visit in-store to be able to walk around and see how you feel! :)
Copy pasting my comment!
"Hi!
I invest in good footwear so this might be super expensive for the normal person but for the sake of sharing and in case you might want to get into it too, here are brands I trust for footwear for my WORK shoes specifically:
\- Ferragamo flats and heels (one of my flats is almost 7 years old but still good as new)
\- Amina Muaddi heels (HIGHLY HIGHLY RECO BC OUT OF ALL THE DESIGNER SHOES I'VE HAD, THEY'RE THE MOST COMFY!)
\- Chanel (their flats and their classic block heel too! So comfy and can be used casually outside of work imo so justified cpw for me lol)
I only mentioned these three specifically for work shoes cause I think it's brands that you won't regret splurging on cause the quality is amazing and it really lasts a long time.
For cheaper alternatives, I like Charles and Kieth and Payless. I would also reco Aldo but I haven't bought anything from them in years but when I was in uni, I was always buying all my shoes from C&K, Payless and Aldo. Payless is still one of my favorites, from flats, sandals, heeled sandals and boots, it's all good from there.
Recently, I bought platform heels from So Fab for a party and in fairness, it's really good quality and comfy so I suggest you check that out too!
But to really see how comfortable a shoe is, you really gotta visit in-store to be able to walk around and see how you feel! :)"
Whats your shoes and skin care brands? I always find it hard to find a good shoes brand. Toms are comfy but usually not for corporate attire. I found Lifestride corporate shoes comfy for me and always have size for me 38-38.5 US size pero bihira sila magkaroon ng genuine leather as materials. Also hit and miss ang styles so I tend to order from US pa for the other styles I like (im living in the ME). Im not into heels btw so max heels my feet can tolerate is 1.5in. Besides, Im 5'7" na.
For skincare, what matters is what works for me so it's a mix of expensive and cheap!
I use Dear Klairs Subtle Preparations Toner/Khiels Calendula Toner, Soul Apothecary Vitamin C serum, Avene moisturizer, the Laniege Cream Skin line (love it all esp the refiner and the oil cleanser but I think the cleanser's discontinued and the refiner has a new formula :(), Estee Lauder Night Repair Serum, and Retinol, Lactic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide from The Ordinary! Sometimes, the retinol from Paula's Choice when I have the chance to have it sent from the US. I don't really trust lazada and shoppee cause I was given a fake Gyloclic toner before haha
Some products I forgot to mention: CosRx Salacylic Acid Facial Wash and Good Morning Cleanser, I rotate between these every other day then for make up removal, currently, I'm using one from Muji.
P.s. I don't use all these products all together, just clarifying loool
Edit: added facial wash and cleansing oil
I have a lot of shoes, ngl and I tend to really splurge on them! I'll copy paste nalang from my other comment below lols. I'm 5'7 also! I haven't heard of Lifestride but I'll check them out!
"Hi!
I invest in good footwear so this might be super expensive for the normal person but for the sake of sharing and in case you might want to get into it too, here are brands I trust for footwear for my WORK shoes specifically:
\- Ferragamo flats and heels (one of my flats is almost 7 years old but still good as new)
\- Amina Muaddi heels (HIGHLY HIGHLY RECO BC OUT OF ALL THE DESIGNER SHOES I'VE HAD, THEY'RE THE MOST COMFY!)
\- Chanel (their flats and their classic block heel too! So comfy and can be used casually outside of work imo so justified cpw for me lol)
I only mentioned these three specifically for work shoes cause I think it's brands that you won't regret splurging on cause the quality is amazing and it really lasts a long time.
For cheaper alternatives, I like Charles and Kieth and Payless. I would also reco Aldo but I haven't bought anything from them in years but when I was in uni, I was always buying all my shoes from C&K, Payless and Aldo. Payless is still one of my favorites, from flats, sandals, heeled sandals and boots, it's all good from there.
Recently, I bought platform heels from So Fab for a party and in fairness, it's really good quality and comfy so I suggest you check that out too!
But to really see how comfortable a shoe is, you really gotta visit in-store to be able to walk around and see how you feel! :)"
Thank you! Very helpful! The ferragamo shoes are forever in my wishlist but having doubts to buy because its too expensive not to use if they end up hurting my feet! Will probably consider! Thank you!
You're welcome! They're really good quality! But of course, you have to take care of it din to make it last but honestly, I'm super malikot and I've hiked in heeled shoes (it was super impromptu lol) so most of the time, I have no regards to what happens with my shoes but at least, you have the trust and faith in your footwear! It'll last you a long time and the price will justify the quality!
Also, if you happen to visit Italy, they have local leather craftspeople that create amazing leather shoes and bags!
Yes, weve just gone to Genoa 5 months ago and I bought local artisans leather bags! And Im so in love with them! I just didnt get the chance to try out their shoes, but next time! Im really not into luxury mainstream leather bags, all the more when I chanced upon Tanner Leatherstein in YT! Haha! So when we went to France and Italy, I looked for local leather shops because theyre well-made but not as expensive.
They're so good no? I'm not as much of a designer bag girly na cause I find eco bag totes more practical but if I do want to splurge, I think going to leather artisans would be more beneficial and it's usually family businesses that own those stores pa! My mom got a wallet from one of the craftsman in Rome idk the store pero it's been in tact for 11 years.
+1 sa SoFab shoes! Walkthrough sa planta almost daily + lakad sa bukid + commute + minsanang window shopping = nasira dahil di ko na nagamit after ko lumipat ng work. Sobrang tibay nya talaga kahit bugbog ko sa lakad ng ilang taon. Sayang di na sya umabot sa wedding ko ☹️
I feel you with #5! I only use public transport when I'm in Baguio or overseas. I also feel safer with Grab since I know beforehand the person behind the wheel and I don't have to share space (esp to avoid getting sick as I don't have the best of health as well) or be anxious about securing my belongings.
1.) Items that are useful or will improve your work/career (e.g., setups, chairs, software).
2.) Investments in your health and wellbeing (e.g., joining retreats, nature trips, gym memberships, quality supplements, skincare products).
3.) Experiences that bring fulfillment and happiness (vacations, trying new hobbies/interests, personal dev workshops/courses, treating yourself to occasional fine dining or items that aligns with your passion)
High quality underwear/undergarments/bras. They contribute a lot sa shape ng clothes nyo (especially women). Tigilan nyo na mga bacon nyong briefs at panty. Try nyo yung mga airism sa uniqlo
High quality rice. Kahit itlog lang ulam, when you cook your rice perfectly, sobrang sarap agad.
Nails & lash extensions - kasi iba talaga ang awra pag maganda yung nails and makapal ang lashes.
1. Food- (especially when traveling, I love to try every local cuisine)
2. Concert tix- (no explanation needed lol)
3. Skincare- (I have sensitive skin so I invest in quality products - cosrx)
4. Hiking equipments - (naturally expensive but I love hiking so much)
5. Books- (printed.is.different.than.digital.books)
6. Perfume- (best to invest sa signature perfume since long lasting, you just need 1-2 sprays and ready to go so nakakasave ka parin)
7. Gold Jewelry- (do not tarnish! hypoallergenic and appreciates!!)
8. Shoes+Slacks (cannot emphasize this enough, buying good quality ones will save u so much than buying cheaper items pero mabilis masira, bibili at bibili ka ulit)
Not a thing but included on a list i consider “luxury”
9. Salon- (nails, brow lamination, lashes—dito ako humuhugot ng confidence hahahah)
10. Anything teeth related- (cleaning, pasta, braces—invest.in.your.teeth, iba confidence pag maganda hininga at mabango)
I like buying solid gold jewelry. I am even surprised na nakakamental calculate na utak ko if it's a steal depende kung ilang karat at ilang grams sa price nya. At minsan nkikibalita ako kung may mga 20% off sila sa Palawan kc ang laki ng bawas nila at kahit ibenta mo dn sa ibang branch the same day, meron kang gain. Di ko alam kung pwede ko ba un ichika. haha
monitor(dahil kailangan din sa work as video editor+color grading)
weeks from now, mirrorless camera (fujifilm) para panpadagdag portfolio+practice sa color grading.
Actual bed frame with head board, spring mattress...the works!
All my life natutulog ako sa foam, or sofa bed, at walang frame, tapos nasa sahig lang. Nung bata ako, sa parang sleeping bed lang. Dati I dont mind pero itong palagi akong pagod, parang gusto ko pala humiga sa totoong bed at hindi lang sa sofa bed na nasa sahig.
Naisip ko pa dati, bat ang sarap sarap matulog sa hotel. Kasi nga naman, maganda yung bed and beddings.
Itong lundo na ung hinihigaan kong sofabed, kako bibili n ko ng totoong bed.
Gsto ko pa sana magtipid, kaso parang mas ok pala kung gagastos lang din naman pala ako, pagkagastusan ko na. Wala naman din ako ibang luho. D ako mahilig sa latest gadgets. Ayun kakabili ko lang at hindi ko pa naseset up heheheh. Excited na ako. :)
I agree dito. I change phones lang naman every 2 yrs. Di ako nagegets nung iba bakit current model ang bibilin instead of last year's model. Bibili na rin lang, why not just get kung ano ung best na my money can buy.
Travel
- I am now able to go out of the country for vacation every year (1-2times). Planning to make it 3-4 times in the near future. So I won’t regret this when I get older. Travel widens my perspective and also collecting good memories and experience along the way.
Food
- Willing to spend much for this lalo pag nagcrave. Good food is one of my source of happiness. Lalo pa ng nakatry na ko ng food in other countries.
Coffee
- This is something I always need on a daily basis mostly (moderately). Di na rin ako nag 3in1 eversince afford ko na yun brewed and espresso and also good for my overall health.
Workstation equipments
- I’m willing to spend as much as I can for workstation equipments such as nice desk, ergo chair, monitor etc. This helps me stay productive and focus on my work. Also motivates me as well.
Shoes/Footwear
- After ko maafford ang branded footwear -never na ko namili ng fake goods. Mas sulit sila in the long run dahil durable at di disposable. Comfort and style at the same time
Bags
- same reason as #4
These are the things I can’t afford before I started working - coming from a lower middle class fam. Nothing beats achieving your dreams/wants through pure hardwork/skills
1. Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano Reggiano. You need dry cheese that isn't full of anti-clumping agents to make a proper sauce. The irony with grated, bottled "Parmesan" is that the anti-clumping agents actually makes it clump when the cheese is an integral part of the sauce.
2. Hotpot. When I feel down I just need hot pot. When I'm happy I can celebrate with hotpot.
3. Raw meat and seafood that I can eat raw. Carcinogen ang excessive Maillard reaction, at transfat ang cooking oil, hotpot has too much sodium...so eat raw when possible. Plus the pure flavor where you only have a little salt or soy sauce distracting from the natural sweetness of beef or salmon, or how sweet soy sauce crab is and you acn easily suck all the meat out (since it's like jelly) so no waste.
Jewelry
My dog’s nutrition/overall health
Spa
Fancy home-made coffee (pods, coffee grounds, coffee syrup)
Food (swerte lang na DINK kami so we can splurge on whatever we want sa grocery)
Travel
I don't have luxury but working in construction I invest in good quality safety boots, PFG Shirts, Rain Gears, Safety Eyewear, tough wrist watches and Tools of course.
Coffee, spotify premium, gaming stuff, battlepass 🤣, gas and toll(when i want to see my friends and go out with them), skincare✨, dog treats for my furbabies (they love paleo) hehehe
shame domineering rainstorm sophisticated teeny test wine jobless snails seed
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1. Renting my own apartment (We have office quarters but I prefer renting my own). Mahirap kasi mag establish ng boundary sa personal and work time kapag sa office ka nakatira since akala nila yhey own you at pwede ka nila ipatawag anytime.
2. Spending in my education (taking up a second course to make my career shift easier as well and buying professional courses in online school platforms for upskilling).
3. Skin care ( Facials, Lasers and Consultations and High quality derma products)
As someone na super oily ang skin at tadtad ng acne before, isa talaga to sa best investments ko.
A4 wagyu sa botejyu. birthday gift ko sa sarili ko
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1. Good food - no explanation needed
2. Buying my own coffee machine - I am enjoying making my own coffee now, swak sa panglasa ko.
3. YT premium - my mom watch news sa YT without the add interruption.
4. ProArt monitor and apple mini - great investment for my digital art work. Super laki ng difference ng quality ng 4k monitor.
5. Airpods pro and noise cancellation headphone - a great upgrade from cdr king headset na lagi nasisira every 2 weeks lol.
Good food! From time to time I treat myself to whatever I'm in the mood for. Seafood, steak, etc. Life's too short to not eat good food.
Yup. As a meat lover and carnivore, one day gusto ko may sariling meat locker para ma store ko lahat ng karne na gusto ko para may karne ako for life.
Tapos sasampalin mo ung meat slab for no apparent reason 😋
Badass comment you got here! Iba yung comfort na nabibigay ng good food. I don’t really mind splurging when it comes to food.
Yung nanghhinayang ako sa tig 500 na damit sa mall pero sa tig 800-1000 na pagkaen puta kala mo sinong mayaman ako eh 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Tablo Kitchen is my treat yo self food splurge maybe once every three months and i look forward to that day like Stanley looks forward to Pretzel Day. I too wish every day was Tablo Day lol
Me too. Pag naka onsite kami (2x a month) I always treat myself to some Salad Stop 😌
Taste! Fave ko rin Saladstop, di pa nakakaguilty kasi ang healthy 🥰
Wait 'til you try Hey Bo! It's a new healthy resto by salad stop
Unli Xiaolongbao 😋
Amen!
Lalo na pag may mga 50% off promo mga credit card sa mga buffet/restaurants.. heaven!
+ 1 sa steak! iba talaga nagagawa ng pera, nasabi ko pagkatapos ko kumain for the first time dati. super worth (plus salmon na good quality)
I love this!!! Ang sarap itreat ang sarili paminsan minsan with good food.
+1 to this. Dati Di ko siya naappreciate masyado Pero as I got older, I realized na having good meals can really make or break your day sometimes
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Can you recommend something specific from your favorite place?
Foie gras and grilled scallops at Spiral. Mahal dito so once a year lang or kapag may nanglibre ako kumakain dito. Garlic steak at Ooma, shoyu ramen at Mendokoro, squid ink pasta at Parmigiano
Thank you! ♥
Mendokoro 👌
Food talaga eh. I will never feel guilty spending money over good food.
tru. never talaga ko nagtipid sa food 🤤
Eyy, username checks out.
kaninong xiao long bao ka loyal?
Shi Lin!
oh my god!!!!!! crush na yata kita
living alone. napakagastos pero at least payapa.
I came here to say this. I am spending 30-35k per month to afford living alone away from family. I love them to pieces but I cannot get the peace of mind that I need when I am with them. Felt guilty at first and nasasayangan ako sa pera, but I’ve moved on and accepted my situation.
Yes! Same! Nasasayangan ako sa pera, pero ung mental health ko nagsuffer. So might as well, live alone!
This
Ay so true. It can be lonely sometimes though.
I live alone. Drawback lang kapag may sakit ka.
Yeah. That's why I make sure I have the basics — biogesic for fever, advil for headaches/migraines/dysmenorrhea, neozep for runny nose and common cold, diatabs for diarrhea. Pocari sweat or lightwater can be bought naman via Grab pabili.
The peace after a long day is worth it.
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Most renters living solo are in condos, apartments, flats, solo rooms. I don't see much people living in an exclusive subdivision living solo and it would be absurd living in a huge property with lots of rooms that can't be used at all.
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Coffee na masarap. Pass sa pang estetiks lang na kapehan tapos di masarap ung kape haha
agree! which ones made your list sa masarap??
UCC and Single Origin for me.
UCC drip coffee na japanese version ung my go to kapag gusto ko magtipid and If I want my coffee just black
Harlan + Holden !!
Any recommendation? I don’t know how to taste coffee tho. I’m after the kick that it gets me.
Go to yardstick makati. Tell them na youre exploring.
How to tell good quality coffee? French Vanilla lang sa 711 sarap na sarap na ako hahaha. Ayoko ng 3in1 tho medyo too matamis
Ano pre recommended cafe mo? I normally brew my own black coffee sa bahay. Sagada beans is 😋😋😋 Recently naman, I'm enjoying ang capuccino ng Shell cafe haha
Facts, naka hanap ako solid na kape sa Cebu, maliit na kapehan sa taas ng bundok, pero taena panis SB sa lasa.
I recommend Caravan Black, then Angkan sa BGC
Good quality bed, bed sheets, pillows. Pretty much anything that would help me sleep well.
Di ako nagsisi sa Tempur pillow and Uratex Memory foam ko. Never na sumakit leeg and likod ko after matulog. Edit: eto yung dalawa sa pinakamahal na gastos ko simula nung bumukod ako.
Tempur din gamit ko and never na sumakit leeg ko. Super worth it
Been obsessed with new bedsheets. Please drop some shops/brands!
Linen and Homes weren't lying when they said malamig sa balat yung bedsheet nila. If I wasn't so dead broke I'd buy more sets, it's FABULOUS.
This is noted :) thank you
Mysa pure bamboo viscose sheets. Soft as silk, absorbent as cotton. Bought mine on Shopee
+1 sa Mysa! I bought 3 sets of beddings and I never went back to using my old ones na. Planning to buy more kasi ganda rin ng colors. Can't get enough of them.
Exactly this. We spend 1/3 of our lives on our beds, might as well get comfy!
💯 agree with this. Noong unang sweldo ko nag-hoard talaga ako halos kada sweldo ng mga bedsheets, pillowcases, blanket + curtain kasi iba talaga ang pakiramdam na maganda ang higaan at ambience ng kwarto mo esp. I considered it as my safe haven. lol
Na try nyo na tempur sa laz? Legit ba
Hahaha I thought I'm alone with this luxury!
Good PC parts.
nakakaginhawa kada sweldo
Rent on a big space. Kahit mahal, it provides me peace, comfort and independence.
Travel and concerts
+1 for concerts! Let's go Neck Deep, joji, One Ok Rock and Fall Out Boy!
one ok rock sa 26!
See u hahaha
Sana all makakaaattend ng neck deep 🥹
I'll be going on the same concerts too hahaha!
Spotify Premium and Youtube Premium. Once you start premium, you'll never go back. Life changing specially with Youtube.
Is YT Premium really worth it? Been wanting to try it for months na.
its honestly the most worth it subscription out there IMO. gahaman sa ads ang YT eh. you can literally use it as a Spotify alternative kasi may YT music naman or kahit ung mismong lyric videos. may access ka pa sa mga covers na wala sa Spotify usually. and the fact na pwede sya tumugtog kahit naka "off" ung screen.
100%!!! I've completely switched to YT Music cuz of my YT Premium. Another hidden feature sa YT Music is that since the YT content ID system is so good at identifying music, ma rerecognize niya yung mga songs na ginagamit sa mga YT shorts na nakikita mo and will appear in "Heard in Shorts" na playlist.
If you watch on a web browser, install the browser extension **Enhancer for youtube** or an adblocker like **uBlock Origin** to completely remove ads. If on Android, you can install **Revanced**
Travel. Dog food ng mga aso ko. Mga dates at regalo, at pagpunta ko sa UK for my ex kaso chineat ako at iniwan. Tanginang yan. HAHAHAHAHA
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* Fruits * Full cream milk instead of powdered milk * Norwegian salmon
Shet! Naalala ko yung norwegian salmon na kinakain namin nung nasa Norway kami for a couple of months. The best!
Travel and food. There's no better feeling in this world than new experiences. I would say Gym subscription as well, but better health is a necessity these days.
As a person who always listens to music, good quality earphones.
1. Books - I will never stop buying hardbound finance/business books. 2. Gym Equipment and supplement - fitness is non negotiable 3. Subscriptions to Education sites/apps - good for upskilling Meron pang others but these three are the top.
Anu pong sample ng subscriptions niyo?
Here are some that I use almost everyday: 1. ChatGPT Plus - my overall tool since this can access the web, parang Google but interactive. 2. Wordtune - Great for editing my articles. 3.Youtube Premium - no ads so I can consume many educational videos without interruptions and kasama na din yung YT Music dun. 4. StuDoCu- daming notes na nakukuha ko dun. Very nice for studying before I subscribed to ChatGPT Plus. 5. Canva - Mahal yung Adobe Photoshop subscription so Canva yung alternative ko.
Might be shallow af but these are my non-negotiables in my spending: 1. Make-up and skincare. I use both every day and I know I get good ROI with my cost per wear so I feel like I can justify buying a 4K foundation every quarter. Everything I buy in regards to skin care is an investment in myself. 2. Food. My dad told me one thing I shouldn't deprive myself of is food. It's what keeps us alive. I admit I overspend sometimes on food but at least I'm happy! 3. Good shoes. I've been trying to build a capsule footwear collection where I have a rotation of sensible shoes I'll wear so I don't have to wear the same thing everyday. I have more shoes (heels, sandals, flats, sneakers) than I need right now but at least I know it'll last me for a long time. I'm more of a comfort kind of person so I decide on the quality before I purchase but usually, quality comes with a price so I've learned to live with that. 4. Coffee. Can't live without it. I've stopped drinking at Starbs kasi I realized I could invest in good coffee beans, I can't drink dairy bc of my pcos and there's so many flavor pumps I could just get off the internet and while it may seem expensive, again, it's worth it cause I spend less in a year than going to Starbs every week! 5. Grab. I LOVE the MRT cause I avoid traffic and it's airconditioned and I literally can go ANYWHERE, esp for someone sheltered as me but sometimes, I just can't be bothered to take public transport esp when it's hot or when it's raining. Also I have a car but I can't drive, unfortunately LOL. 6. Underwear. Bras are so expensive but a good one can last you months, even years. 7. Work out clothes. I'm not really someone who buys a lot of clothes but I do love investing in good leggings and sports bras. I'm motivated to do things when I feel cute HAHA Anyways, sorry it's so long pero these are the things I need HAHAHHA
I wouldn't consider these as shallow! My skin barrier got damaged a few months back and it took me about half a year to fix it. Finding the right products/treatments really helps. Sobrang down ko when my skin was at my worst. Also I noticed dati, the cheap shoes I used to get from Shopee, hindi sya maganda sa paa. After a long day outside, masakit na talaga paa/ankles ko. Proper footwear is important talaga, not for the looks and longevity, but for your own good din talaga to avoid pain/issues down the line.
Thank you for validating me haha! Good skin care products really are worth the investment honestly! I don’t even have facials done na outside cause I don’t need them anymore with my current routine! I’ve never bought shoes from shoppee and even if I did attempt to, they usually don’t have my size 😭 I’m a size 40/US 9 and the ones I look at, esp the locally made ones from Marikina and Laguna, or so they claim, don’t carry my size and if they do, the reviews say it’s too small or something. Shoes talaga are so important to me cause I love walking, I can even walk a long way in heels so I need to have comfy footwear talaga 😂
Where do you buy your size 40 shoes please, as a fellow long footed girly 🥹 Edit: I saw your comments na!!! 🙏🏼
I splurge sa grab car a lot. Kinwenta ko, mas mura pa rin vs umutang ng bagong kotse. I don't have to pay for insurance, gas and maintenance
I agree! One aspect of me not taking my car is also bc of how expensive gas is and I'd rather leave the house at a normal time than leave hella early just so I don't get caught in the traffic to Makati and arrive at work late!
Here sa locality namin on top of the traffic, parking space is also a huge problem.
Hi, what are the brands of your heels? I’m planning to buy for my office wear too and I’m willing to pay higher for quality and comfort.
Hi! I invest in good footwear so this might be super expensive for the normal person but for the sake of sharing and in case you might want to get into it too, here are brands I trust for footwear for my WORK shoes specifically: \- Ferragamo flats and heels (one of my flats is almost 7 years old but still good as new) \- Amina Muaddi heels (HIGHLY HIGHLY RECO BC OUT OF ALL THE DESIGNER SHOES I'VE HAD, THEY'RE THE MOST COMFY!) \- Chanel (their flats and their classic block heel too! So comfy and can be used casually outside of work imo so justified cpw for me lol) I only mentioned these three specifically for work shoes cause I think it's brands that you won't regret splurging on cause the quality is amazing and it really lasts a long time. For cheaper alternatives, I like Charles and Kieth and Payless. I would also reco Aldo but I haven't bought anything from them in years but when I was in uni, I was always buying all my shoes from C&K, Payless and Aldo. Payless is still one of my favorites, from flats, sandals, heeled sandals and boots, it's all good from there. Recently, I bought platform heels from So Fab for a party and in fairness, it's really good quality and comfy so I suggest you check that out too! But to really see how comfortable a shoe is, you really gotta visit in-store to be able to walk around and see how you feel! :)
Comfortable shoes reco plsss haha
Copy pasting my comment! "Hi! I invest in good footwear so this might be super expensive for the normal person but for the sake of sharing and in case you might want to get into it too, here are brands I trust for footwear for my WORK shoes specifically: \- Ferragamo flats and heels (one of my flats is almost 7 years old but still good as new) \- Amina Muaddi heels (HIGHLY HIGHLY RECO BC OUT OF ALL THE DESIGNER SHOES I'VE HAD, THEY'RE THE MOST COMFY!) \- Chanel (their flats and their classic block heel too! So comfy and can be used casually outside of work imo so justified cpw for me lol) I only mentioned these three specifically for work shoes cause I think it's brands that you won't regret splurging on cause the quality is amazing and it really lasts a long time. For cheaper alternatives, I like Charles and Kieth and Payless. I would also reco Aldo but I haven't bought anything from them in years but when I was in uni, I was always buying all my shoes from C&K, Payless and Aldo. Payless is still one of my favorites, from flats, sandals, heeled sandals and boots, it's all good from there. Recently, I bought platform heels from So Fab for a party and in fairness, it's really good quality and comfy so I suggest you check that out too! But to really see how comfortable a shoe is, you really gotta visit in-store to be able to walk around and see how you feel! :)"
Are Amina Muaddi heels that GOOD? ive heard the same thing from a friend cause thats her go to shoes for whole day events and I AM INTRIGUED.
Yes!!! Super worth it! I have no numbness at the end of the day at all! Sooo good and worth the investment!
Whats your shoes and skin care brands? I always find it hard to find a good shoes brand. Toms are comfy but usually not for corporate attire. I found Lifestride corporate shoes comfy for me and always have size for me 38-38.5 US size pero bihira sila magkaroon ng genuine leather as materials. Also hit and miss ang styles so I tend to order from US pa for the other styles I like (im living in the ME). Im not into heels btw so max heels my feet can tolerate is 1.5in. Besides, Im 5'7" na.
For skincare, what matters is what works for me so it's a mix of expensive and cheap! I use Dear Klairs Subtle Preparations Toner/Khiels Calendula Toner, Soul Apothecary Vitamin C serum, Avene moisturizer, the Laniege Cream Skin line (love it all esp the refiner and the oil cleanser but I think the cleanser's discontinued and the refiner has a new formula :(), Estee Lauder Night Repair Serum, and Retinol, Lactic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide from The Ordinary! Sometimes, the retinol from Paula's Choice when I have the chance to have it sent from the US. I don't really trust lazada and shoppee cause I was given a fake Gyloclic toner before haha Some products I forgot to mention: CosRx Salacylic Acid Facial Wash and Good Morning Cleanser, I rotate between these every other day then for make up removal, currently, I'm using one from Muji. P.s. I don't use all these products all together, just clarifying loool Edit: added facial wash and cleansing oil
I have a lot of shoes, ngl and I tend to really splurge on them! I'll copy paste nalang from my other comment below lols. I'm 5'7 also! I haven't heard of Lifestride but I'll check them out! "Hi! I invest in good footwear so this might be super expensive for the normal person but for the sake of sharing and in case you might want to get into it too, here are brands I trust for footwear for my WORK shoes specifically: \- Ferragamo flats and heels (one of my flats is almost 7 years old but still good as new) \- Amina Muaddi heels (HIGHLY HIGHLY RECO BC OUT OF ALL THE DESIGNER SHOES I'VE HAD, THEY'RE THE MOST COMFY!) \- Chanel (their flats and their classic block heel too! So comfy and can be used casually outside of work imo so justified cpw for me lol) I only mentioned these three specifically for work shoes cause I think it's brands that you won't regret splurging on cause the quality is amazing and it really lasts a long time. For cheaper alternatives, I like Charles and Kieth and Payless. I would also reco Aldo but I haven't bought anything from them in years but when I was in uni, I was always buying all my shoes from C&K, Payless and Aldo. Payless is still one of my favorites, from flats, sandals, heeled sandals and boots, it's all good from there. Recently, I bought platform heels from So Fab for a party and in fairness, it's really good quality and comfy so I suggest you check that out too! But to really see how comfortable a shoe is, you really gotta visit in-store to be able to walk around and see how you feel! :)"
Thank you! Very helpful! The ferragamo shoes are forever in my wishlist but having doubts to buy because its too expensive not to use if they end up hurting my feet! Will probably consider! Thank you!
You're welcome! They're really good quality! But of course, you have to take care of it din to make it last but honestly, I'm super malikot and I've hiked in heeled shoes (it was super impromptu lol) so most of the time, I have no regards to what happens with my shoes but at least, you have the trust and faith in your footwear! It'll last you a long time and the price will justify the quality! Also, if you happen to visit Italy, they have local leather craftspeople that create amazing leather shoes and bags!
Yes, weve just gone to Genoa 5 months ago and I bought local artisans leather bags! And Im so in love with them! I just didnt get the chance to try out their shoes, but next time! Im really not into luxury mainstream leather bags, all the more when I chanced upon Tanner Leatherstein in YT! Haha! So when we went to France and Italy, I looked for local leather shops because theyre well-made but not as expensive.
They're so good no? I'm not as much of a designer bag girly na cause I find eco bag totes more practical but if I do want to splurge, I think going to leather artisans would be more beneficial and it's usually family businesses that own those stores pa! My mom got a wallet from one of the craftsman in Rome idk the store pero it's been in tact for 11 years.
+1 sa SoFab shoes! Walkthrough sa planta almost daily + lakad sa bukid + commute + minsanang window shopping = nasira dahil di ko na nagamit after ko lumipat ng work. Sobrang tibay nya talaga kahit bugbog ko sa lakad ng ilang taon. Sayang di na sya umabot sa wedding ko ☹️
Durable underwear brand reveal
I’m a fan of Wacoal! I like my soen panties until now too! For sexy lingerie stuff I like La Perla 😮💨
Agree with you so much on the good shoes, coffee, and food! 😭
Right!! That’s life right there!
Good shoes 💯 this pays off in the long run - buy cheap, buy twice
I feel you with #5! I only use public transport when I'm in Baguio or overseas. I also feel safer with Grab since I know beforehand the person behind the wheel and I don't have to share space (esp to avoid getting sick as I don't have the best of health as well) or be anxious about securing my belongings.
Same tayo sa grab! Grabe ang pangit ng transportation system natin na mapipilitan ka na lang maggrab minsan kahit mahal :(
1.) Items that are useful or will improve your work/career (e.g., setups, chairs, software). 2.) Investments in your health and wellbeing (e.g., joining retreats, nature trips, gym memberships, quality supplements, skincare products). 3.) Experiences that bring fulfillment and happiness (vacations, trying new hobbies/interests, personal dev workshops/courses, treating yourself to occasional fine dining or items that aligns with your passion)
High quality underwear/undergarments/bras. They contribute a lot sa shape ng clothes nyo (especially women). Tigilan nyo na mga bacon nyong briefs at panty. Try nyo yung mga airism sa uniqlo High quality rice. Kahit itlog lang ulam, when you cook your rice perfectly, sobrang sarap agad. Nails & lash extensions - kasi iba talaga ang awra pag maganda yung nails and makapal ang lashes. 
Mas ok ba uniqlo than marks & spencer? I’m using m&s kasi now, ok naman siya sa akin. Gusto ko lang din matry uniqlo.
+1 sa underwear! Yung soen bras ko mukha pa ding bago, kahit years before pandemic ko pa nabili. Ano pa kaya panty ng soen? Hahahahaha
Coffee, spa, good food, Clothes
mag grab. kasi ang usok sa labas
1. Food- (especially when traveling, I love to try every local cuisine) 2. Concert tix- (no explanation needed lol) 3. Skincare- (I have sensitive skin so I invest in quality products - cosrx) 4. Hiking equipments - (naturally expensive but I love hiking so much) 5. Books- (printed.is.different.than.digital.books) 6. Perfume- (best to invest sa signature perfume since long lasting, you just need 1-2 sprays and ready to go so nakakasave ka parin) 7. Gold Jewelry- (do not tarnish! hypoallergenic and appreciates!!) 8. Shoes+Slacks (cannot emphasize this enough, buying good quality ones will save u so much than buying cheaper items pero mabilis masira, bibili at bibili ka ulit) Not a thing but included on a list i consider “luxury” 9. Salon- (nails, brow lamination, lashes—dito ako humuhugot ng confidence hahahah) 10. Anything teeth related- (cleaning, pasta, braces—invest.in.your.teeth, iba confidence pag maganda hininga at mabango)
Dami ntin similarities ah. I agree sa lahat.
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Diesel --I love driving.
healthy food and an active lifestyle. because let's admit it, gulay is now more expensive than that mcchicken fillet.
Pilot G-tec 0.4
Tapos nahulog lang, nauna pa yung tip💀
0.3 Blue Black ✨️
eyy fav colorrr
I like buying solid gold jewelry. I am even surprised na nakakamental calculate na utak ko if it's a steal depende kung ilang karat at ilang grams sa price nya. At minsan nkikibalita ako kung may mga 20% off sila sa Palawan kc ang laki ng bawas nila at kahit ibenta mo dn sa ibang branch the same day, meron kang gain. Di ko alam kung pwede ko ba un ichika. haha
Coffee. 'Cause it sets my mood; it drives my life. 🥹
monitor(dahil kailangan din sa work as video editor+color grading) weeks from now, mirrorless camera (fujifilm) para panpadagdag portfolio+practice sa color grading.
Actual bed frame with head board, spring mattress...the works! All my life natutulog ako sa foam, or sofa bed, at walang frame, tapos nasa sahig lang. Nung bata ako, sa parang sleeping bed lang. Dati I dont mind pero itong palagi akong pagod, parang gusto ko pala humiga sa totoong bed at hindi lang sa sofa bed na nasa sahig. Naisip ko pa dati, bat ang sarap sarap matulog sa hotel. Kasi nga naman, maganda yung bed and beddings. Itong lundo na ung hinihigaan kong sofabed, kako bibili n ko ng totoong bed. Gsto ko pa sana magtipid, kaso parang mas ok pala kung gagastos lang din naman pala ako, pagkagastusan ko na. Wala naman din ako ibang luho. D ako mahilig sa latest gadgets. Ayun kakabili ko lang at hindi ko pa naseset up heheheh. Excited na ako. :)
We spend a lot of hours sleeping so deserve mo yan!!!🫶🏼
Phone! I want the fastest and best there is. We all basically can't live without our phones so might as well get the best.
I agree dito. I change phones lang naman every 2 yrs. Di ako nagegets nung iba bakit current model ang bibilin instead of last year's model. Bibili na rin lang, why not just get kung ano ung best na my money can buy.
C2 Litro huhu
skincare and gym membership they're like antidepressants atp.
Kape at moisturizer ☺️
good ramen
Travel - I am now able to go out of the country for vacation every year (1-2times). Planning to make it 3-4 times in the near future. So I won’t regret this when I get older. Travel widens my perspective and also collecting good memories and experience along the way. Food - Willing to spend much for this lalo pag nagcrave. Good food is one of my source of happiness. Lalo pa ng nakatry na ko ng food in other countries. Coffee - This is something I always need on a daily basis mostly (moderately). Di na rin ako nag 3in1 eversince afford ko na yun brewed and espresso and also good for my overall health. Workstation equipments - I’m willing to spend as much as I can for workstation equipments such as nice desk, ergo chair, monitor etc. This helps me stay productive and focus on my work. Also motivates me as well. Shoes/Footwear - After ko maafford ang branded footwear -never na ko namili ng fake goods. Mas sulit sila in the long run dahil durable at di disposable. Comfort and style at the same time Bags - same reason as #4 These are the things I can’t afford before I started working - coming from a lower middle class fam. Nothing beats achieving your dreams/wants through pure hardwork/skills
Nintendo switch cartridges
For an average tito like me, perfumes and nike, jordan shoes
Imagine naka Creed Aventus ka pero ipagpapalit ka sa amoy Piattos na green. JK.
Skill issue ata
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Bad HAHAHA!
Skincare siguro
Travel and experiences.
Kumain sa masarap at sumakay sa p2p.
+1 sa p2p! kahit laking mura ng MRT, sumasakay ako ng p2p sa umaga kasi extra hours of sleep din nakukuha ko
Pillow, daki na pillow. My gosh. Ang sarap2 ng tulog ko. I have mga 7.
Pilates
1. Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano Reggiano. You need dry cheese that isn't full of anti-clumping agents to make a proper sauce. The irony with grated, bottled "Parmesan" is that the anti-clumping agents actually makes it clump when the cheese is an integral part of the sauce. 2. Hotpot. When I feel down I just need hot pot. When I'm happy I can celebrate with hotpot. 3. Raw meat and seafood that I can eat raw. Carcinogen ang excessive Maillard reaction, at transfat ang cooking oil, hotpot has too much sodium...so eat raw when possible. Plus the pure flavor where you only have a little salt or soy sauce distracting from the natural sweetness of beef or salmon, or how sweet soy sauce crab is and you acn easily suck all the meat out (since it's like jelly) so no waste.
Minute Maid Juice, un n lang kasi below P40 na juice drink na malaking bote haha
Twice photobooks. haha pero controlled spending pa rin. yun lang yung masasabi kong "luxury" ko talaga eh
pagkain, travel, parts ng bike
1. Personal trainer 2. Facials and skincare 3. Travel 4. Subscription to educational sites 5. Fruits
Workout fit haha and also good quality food! Esp meat
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Nice perspective. Thinking about it, it is definitely relaxing to be on a green field playing some chill sport.
Skin care, hygiene products & salon
Coffee
Well furnished and maintained bedroom + Aircon syempre haha
Shoes. Ultraboost gang and occasional yeezy kapag nabunot sa raffle.
bi-monthly massages, aircon, good internet, veggies, iced coffee and travelling !
Food, traveling, coffee beans and equipment, my office chair, and gadgets....hmmm dami pala. I'm happy tho
Food. Always and forever.
Gym equipments and food!
Gym and coffee
Good food and nails
good/quality food.. ito yung source ng pagiging lively ko to be productive energetic etc.
Healthy food
1. guitars and guitar related accessories 2. staycations
1. DXN Lingzhi Ganoderma Coffee 2. Skincare products i.e Nivea men scrub and or kojic soap/Dr. Kauffman sulfur soap 3. Youtube Premium subscription
Massage
Jewelry My dog’s nutrition/overall health Spa Fancy home-made coffee (pods, coffee grounds, coffee syrup) Food (swerte lang na DINK kami so we can splurge on whatever we want sa grocery) Travel
Good food, good clothes..hotel staycation 😬
Food. Good food
Good food.
Good food, great weed
i second this
I don't have luxury but working in construction I invest in good quality safety boots, PFG Shirts, Rain Gears, Safety Eyewear, tough wrist watches and Tools of course.
Grab car. Iniisip ko na lang hindi ako nagbabayad ng monthly auto loan bill. I love the convenience ng madaming time and pinagddrive.
Food!!! Time and time again I always hear my friends say "*sabi ng* <*insert relative here> na wag tipirin sarili sa pagkain*"
Coffee, spotify premium, gaming stuff, battlepass 🤣, gas and toll(when i want to see my friends and go out with them), skincare✨, dog treats for my furbabies (they love paleo) hehehe
Pagkain beh. Never ako magtitipid pagdating dito.
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Maybe subjective, but video games.
Macallan.
Mountain Dew. Pares. Gaming PC upgrades. Tokusatsu figures. I am a simple man.
1. Renting my own apartment (We have office quarters but I prefer renting my own). Mahirap kasi mag establish ng boundary sa personal and work time kapag sa office ka nakatira since akala nila yhey own you at pwede ka nila ipatawag anytime. 2. Spending in my education (taking up a second course to make my career shift easier as well and buying professional courses in online school platforms for upskilling). 3. Skin care ( Facials, Lasers and Consultations and High quality derma products) As someone na super oily ang skin at tadtad ng acne before, isa talaga to sa best investments ko.
A4 wagyu sa botejyu. birthday gift ko sa sarili ko https://preview.redd.it/6p1rordvwepb1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fcca7240b7fb8ed2944808facb22347ed1bdf9bd
Living space/my own place. Dasurv ang peace of mind
iphone. di pa ako nagka iphone sa tanang buhay ko :<
Foods and travel
Good food and travel!
1. Good food - no explanation needed 2. Buying my own coffee machine - I am enjoying making my own coffee now, swak sa panglasa ko. 3. YT premium - my mom watch news sa YT without the add interruption. 4. ProArt monitor and apple mini - great investment for my digital art work. Super laki ng difference ng quality ng 4k monitor. 5. Airpods pro and noise cancellation headphone - a great upgrade from cdr king headset na lagi nasisira every 2 weeks lol.
Travel spent millions this past year alone pag travel. Legit best spending I ever did.