I’ll be the first to admit how much of a slave I am to the Internet. Friends tease me that I can find a WiFi connection anywhere, sometimes even in the middle of nowhere. There’s this constant need to stay connected and to know everything. I’d like to think it comes with the job, being the managing editor of a website, but I’ve slowly been trying to detach myself. That is until the wonderful world of Instagram stalking, or what we like to call instalking.

You know how you’re just browsing your Instagram feed and then clicking on random people liking or commenting on a certain photo and two hours later, you’ve browsed till the very first photo of someone you don’t even know. Haha!

Lately, Erin and I have been instalking local celebrities’ Instagram accounts masked as research for stories we do online (how else do you think we came up with this how-to and this poll?).

We think it’s awesome to see what goes on behind the scenes right before they step onstage or go on air. And you guys are pretty lucky, because back when we were in high school, seeing celebrities in their unguarded moments (like sharing a laugh with friends, goofing off with their siblings, or flashing a wacky face) was quite rare. You discover that they do the same everyday, ordinary things that you do. And doesn’t that make you admire them even more?

Who do you guys stalk on Instagram? Don’t forget to stalk, erm, follow us @candymagdotcom!

Love,
Macy

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Rainy days are slowly easing their way into our sunny days. Was lucky to have traveled to two islands this summer! Here are a few snapshots from my two trips. I can’t wait till I can go back and be by the ocean. It really is one of my happiest places on earth!

Where did you go this summer? Let’s swap travel postcards (you can upload yours on Snaps!). (:

Love,
Macy

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Here’s another post inspired by one of my favorite bloggers, Rachel of ThatsChic.net. Feel free to make your own list on your blog!

Music Monday

Caught my favorite artist in concert again and loved every minute of it. I first saw Jason Mraz in 2004 in Aliw Theater. Though he rarely plays old stuff, I still get blown away every single time I see him perform live. And even if I’ve seen him in concert already, I will keep watching him as long as he keeps coming back to Manila. I love you, Mr. A-Z! <3

Tasty Tuesday

Headed to the NBC Tent yesterday to check out Yummy Eats 2013, a cooking and eating fair that our sister mag Yummy organizes every year. Got to sample some of the best treats in the metro that afternoon. My standout favorites: The Blue Toque’s The Ultimate, Mad Meats Bacon, Alchemy’s Macarons, and Pio’s Kitchen’s Paella Bagnet.

Wishful Wednesday

Who wouldn’t want a vanity filled with makeup, right? Erin, Jed, and I checked out the stuff from The Makeup Factory. They’ve got a wide range of products that we can’t wait to try! I’d love to get my hands on their colored liners because I’m a fan of eye makeup. (:

Thoughtful Thursday

Have you submitted your entries to this week’s Fresh Thought theme on the Carefree Fresh Corner? It’s been interesting looking through the “words that get you by.” Here are a few of mine. Isn’t it comforting to know that not everyone is perfect? Somewhere, someone made the same mistake you did and got over it. So you can too!

Fashion Friday

Check out our ride to the Candy Style Awards. NOT. Haha, the winners of our Whisper Unstoppable VIP Prom Experience promo got to ride this limo to the event. How fancy, right? We simply took a photo and sat in it so we could feel like VIPs too.

Will you post this on your blog too? Leave a comment with the link so I can check it out!

Love,
Macy

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It’ll be my first time in Palawan and I’ve heard so many wonderful things about it. One of my good friends from college is celebrating her birthday this week and we get to do it in paradise!

I’m leaving today and all I’ve got in my bag are swimsuits, flip-flops, and dresses. Can’t wait to wake up to the sound of waves crashing and dive into crystal clear waters. Hoping to come back with a glowing tan and stories of adventure.

Where are you going for the first time this summer? (:

Love,
Macy

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One of my favorite blogs, Cupcakes and Cashmere, has a regular section called Five Things. I’m taking my cue from Emily Schuman and listing down five things I’m loving now.

{ Kare-Kareng Bagnet from PINO }

{ Watercolor that makes me think of sunsets at the beach }

{ Fun nail art expressionist polish from Revlon }

{ Pretty Nataniella who’s barely a week old }

{ The new She & Him single, “I Could’ve Been Your Girl” }

What about you? What are the five things you’re loving right now? Spill!

Love,
Macy

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