💀 Tantanmen Trauma at Ramen Wave, Marikina?! Worth it ba o Lugi? 🍜🚫

💀 Tantanmen Trauma at Ramen Wave, Marikina?! Worth it ba o Lugi? 🍜🚫 Grabe, I really wanted to like Ramen Wave sa Narra St., Marikina. Aesthetic? ✔️ Cubicle setup? Cute and IG-worthy? ✔️ But sadly, the food? ❌ Eh.

Umorder ako ng Tantanmen at Chicken Karaage. ‘Yung tantanmen, medyo disappointing. Okay lang yung lasa, pero sobrang lapot nung broth parang kare-kare level thick, not even kidding. Hindi siya yung rich na lapot ha, more like na-evaporate na tubig sa sabaw. Not for me, pero sige, hindi ko siya tatawaging “pangit” just not balanced. Kaya pa i-improve.

Chicken karaage? So-so. Crispy? Kinda. Flavorful? Meh. But the real turn-off? UNHYGIENIC VIBES. 😫 Lahat ng cubicles may natirang stagnant water pitchers from other customers like, hello?! Ang gross. Dapat fresh dapat 'yan. Honestly, napabili tuloy ako ng bottled water na ginto ang presyo ₱40 for the smallest bottle?! Kala ko ₱14 lang! 

Tapos ‘yung plain rice? ₱50. What the actual?? Dinaig pa niya ang mga hotel buffet sa price, pero the rice? Walang special. Like seriously.

So yeah, privacy = good, vibes = pang-IG, but food and sanitation? Yikes. Will I go back? NOPE. I’m here to eat ramen, not gamble with stagnant water and overpriced rice.

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Celia St. James @celiajamesse creates 🍋 Slice of life diary, neurodivergent advocacy, vlogs, and autism awareness + gaming content. Gaming & Life Vlog 🍋 | ASD | Digital Content Creator. My gaming channel feat. Wholesome Cozy Games, Adventure, Point & Click, Puzzle, Mystery & Detective, Story-Rich, Visual Novel, Role-Playing, Simulation, MMO, and Open World.

TAHO STORY SA AYALA FELIZ? BUY 1 TAKE 1? SIGN ME UP, BES! 🍨

 TAHO STORY SA AYALA FELIZ? BUY 1 TAKE 1? SIGN ME UP, BES! 🍨 Okay, listen up mga ka-foodie! Dumaan ako sa Taho Story sa Ayala Malls Feliz and grabe, sulit na sulit ang BUY 1 TAKE 1 promo nila! Pinili ko yung taho with vanilla ice cream at yung taho with avocado ice cream with real avocado bits. Pero girl, kahit both were creamy and chill af, mas bet ko talaga 'yung vanilla combo. Why? Kasi dama pa rin 'yung OG taho feels—smooth, warm, at ‘di natatabunan ng ice cream flavor.

Yung avocado version? Masarap din siya, pero medyo nakikipag-agawan ng spotlight ‘yung avocado bits sa taho mismo. Parang love triangle na 'di mo alam kung sino pipiliin, pero at the end of the day, classic wins pa rin. 🤍 Vanilla + taho = perfect blend of lamig at init, sweetness at soy goodness.

Also, ambience sa Ayala Feliz is chill, maraming pwesto to sit and people-watch habang kinakain mo taho mo like a main character. For the price, super sulit na for two cups, lalo kung gusto mo lang mag-snack or pang-meryenda with a friend.

Final verdict? Babalikan ko ‘to. Pang-recommend sa tropa, especially kung gusto nila ng modern twist sa classic Pinoy fave. Don’t sleep on it—this spot deserves a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating from your local taho addict!

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Celia St. James @celiajamesse creates 🍋 Slice of life diary, neurodivergent advocacy, vlogs, and autism awareness + gaming content. Gaming & Life Vlog 🍋 | ASD | Digital Content Creator. My gaming channel feat. Wholesome Cozy Games, Adventure, Point & Click, Puzzle, Mystery & Detective, Story-Rich, Visual Novel, Role-Playing, Simulation, MMO, and Open World.

🌸 She’s Not Just a Doll… She’s The Moment 💖 | My BJD Just Sitting There, Looking Prettier Than Me

🌸 She’s Not Just a Doll… She’s The Moment 💖 | My BJD Just Sitting There, Looking Prettier Than Me Have you ever seen something so pretty it made you stop and question your entire aesthetic? That was me today, walking past my BJD like, “Wait, why is she glowing like that?” No ring light, no filter, just raw main character energy coming from a ball-jointed doll that isn’t even trying. She was literally just chilling—and somehow looked better than 90% of us on our best days.

There’s a kind of silent power BJDs have. If you know, you know. It’s not just about the outfit (though let’s be honest, her outfit is giving), or the pose (subtle, but cinematic). It’s the aura. She’s sitting there like she owns the room, and honestly? Maybe she does. She didn’t even need a backdrop—she is the backdrop.

Every time I pass by her, it’s like she whispers, “I’m art. Do something.” And now I am. This is me doing something. This post is my love letter to a BJD who reminded me that stillness can be stunning, silence can be loud, and being pretty while doing nothing is a talent.

So if you’re into BJDs or just need a hit of peaceful, aesthetic perfection, take this as your sign: appreciate the quiet icons in your space. They’re not “just dolls.” They’re therapy in resin form.

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Celia St. James @celiajamesse creates 🍋 Slice of life diary, neurodivergent advocacy, vlogs, and autism awareness + gaming content. Gaming & Life Vlog 🍋 | ASD | Digital Content Creator. My gaming channel feat. Wholesome Cozy Games, Adventure, Point & Click, Puzzle, Mystery & Detective, Story-Rich, Visual Novel, Role-Playing, Simulation, MMO, and Open World.

🍗✨ Hainanese Fried Chicken is Life sa Nanyang Gateway Mall 😋🥢

🍗✨ Hainanese Fried Chicken is Life sa Nanyang Gateway Mall 😋🥢 Okay so legit, I went to Nanyang sa Gateway Mall kasi craving ako ng something comforting and Asian vibes. I ordered their Hainanese Fried Chicken Rice and Laksa Fishball. Una sa lahat, sayang kasi walang prawn that time kaya fishball na lang, pero sige na nga. The Laksa broth was creamy and flavorful, medyo spicy in a good way, pero 'yung noodles? Meh. Parang rubber band na nilublob sa sabaw. Di ko siya bet, sorry not sorry.

BUT GIRL. That Hainanese Fried Chicken Rice? SLAPS. Crispy outside, juicy sa loob, tapos 'yung rice niya may lasa na kahit walang sauce. The dipping sauces pa? Trifecta ng sarap—lalo na 'yung ginger. Ang lakas maka-comfort food, parang niyakap ka ng ex mong hindi toxic.

Sakto lang ang serving size and price, sulit for mall food. Service was okay, medyo snob 'yung cashier ha and ang bagal nung order. The ambiance? Malinis, mall noise na torelable naman. If babalik ako, sure na chicken rice agad—hindi na ako magpapaloko sa noodles. 😂

Verdict: Laksa was a miss, pero the chicken? A certified winner. IYKYK.

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Celia St. James @celiajamesse creates 🍋 Slice of life diary, neurodivergent advocacy, vlogs, and autism awareness + gaming content. Gaming & Life Vlog 🍋 | ASD | Digital Content Creator. My gaming channel feat. Wholesome Cozy Games, Adventure, Point & Click, Puzzle, Mystery & Detective, Story-Rich, Visual Novel, Role-Playing, Simulation, MMO, and Open World.

🔥 Wildfire Smoke Is Harming More Than Lungs—It’s Triggering a Mental Health Crisis Too 🧠🌫️

🔥 Wildfire Smoke Is Harming More Than Lungs—It’s Triggering a Mental Health Crisis Too 🧠🌫️ We’ve always known wildfire smoke was dangerous, but it turns out it’s doing more than choking our lungs—it’s hurting our minds. A groundbreaking new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health just dropped, and its findings are nothing short of alarming. Turns out, exposure to wildfire-specific air pollution isn’t just a respiratory red flag—it’s a mental health emergency waiting to happen. We’re talking real spikes in depression, anxiety, and mood disorders right after the smoke rolls in.

This isn’t speculation—it’s science. Researchers analyzed emergency room visits across California during the brutal 2020 wildfire season, and the numbers don’t lie. As the smoke thickened, so did the mental toll. For every 10 μg/m³ increase in wildfire-specific PM2.5, emergency visits for mental health conditions like substance use, psychosis, depression, and anxiety shot up—and not just on the day of exposure, but for seven days after. That’s a full week of heightened emotional and psychological distress caused by what’s basically invisible dust in the air.

And here’s the gut punch: the most affected weren’t just anyone. The highest risk fell on women, kids, young adults, Black and Hispanic communities, and people on Medicaid. Which means the already vulnerable are the ones suffering most—and the ones least likely to have easy access to mental health care. It's not just a climate issue or a public health issue. It's an equity issue. A survival issue.

What we’re seeing here is proof that the effects of climate change aren’t just environmental. They’re deeply personal, emotional, and psychological. You can’t out-breathe this. You can’t out-tough it. If our skies are poisoned, our minds are at risk—and this study makes that terrifyingly clear.

This wildfire season, don’t just protect your lungs. Check in on your mind, your neighbors, your family. Mental health isn’t a footnote in the climate conversation—it’s a headline. And this one deserves to go viral.

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Celia St. James @celiajamesse creates 🍋 Slice of life diary, neurodivergent advocacy, vlogs, and autism awareness + gaming content. Gaming & Life Vlog 🍋 | ASD | Digital Content Creator. My gaming channel feat. Wholesome Cozy Games, Adventure, Point & Click, Puzzle, Mystery & Detective, Story-Rich, Visual Novel, Role-Playing, Simulation, MMO, and Open World.

Teresa of the Faint Smile Is Slaying IRL—These Claymore Cosplays Are Straight-Up Legendary ⚔️✨

Teresa of the Faint Smile Is Slaying IRL—These Claymore Cosplays Are Straight-Up Legendary ⚔️✨ Let’s talk about a woman who doesn’t just own the battlefield—she owns the fandom. Teresa of the Faint Smile, the iconic and terrifyingly graceful No. 1 warrior from Claymore, is a name whispered with awe in anime circles. But in the cosplay world? She's become something more. A myth. A muse. A moment. And right now, the internet is absolutely losing it over some of the most jaw-dropping Teresa cosplays we’ve seen in years. These aren’t just outfits. These are full-on transformations.

Teresa of the Faint Smile Cosplay by Arabella Elric

The way cosplayers have brought her to life is nothing short of breathtaking. The silver eyes, the windswept cape, the glint of that massive Claymore sword—all captured with such precision and reverence, it’s enough to make you forget you're not watching a live-action adaptation. From hauntingly ethereal edits to battlefield photoshoots that look ripped straight out of a Madhouse storyboard, these creators are living the Teresa fantasy.

Teresa of the Faint Smile Cosplay by PVT Waffles

What makes it so powerful is that Teresa’s character is the perfect balance of elegance and absolute devastation. She’s soft-spoken and subtle, but don’t let that faint smile fool you—she can end you in a second. That duality is what draws cosplayers in. It’s not just about looking cool in silver armor (though, let’s be real, they all do). It’s about embodying a character who radiates calm control, hidden rage, and ultimate loyalty. Teresa isn’t just admired—she’s felt.

Teresa of the Faint Smile Cosplay by Phee Cosplay

Some of these cosplays are going viral for good reason. They hit that perfect storm of craftsmanship, presence, and straight-up Claymore energy. You’ve got veteran creators mixing practical armor builds with cinematic filters. You’ve got newcomers nailing Teresa’s stare like they’ve trained for it. And the fan love in the comments? Off the charts.

Teresa of the Faint Smile Cosplay by Arabella Elric

This wave of Teresa cosplays is reminding us that anime isn’t just entertainment—it’s legacy. It inspires real-world artistry and emotional connection. So if you’ve been sleeping on Claymore or never really “got” the hype around Teresa, these cosplayers are here to wake you up. And honestly? We're wide awake and standing at attention.

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Celia St. James @celiajamesse creates 🍋 Slice of life diary, neurodivergent advocacy, vlogs, and autism awareness + gaming content. Gaming & Life Vlog 🍋 | ASD | Digital Content Creator. My gaming channel feat. Wholesome Cozy Games, Adventure, Point & Click, Puzzle, Mystery & Detective, Story-Rich, Visual Novel, Role-Playing, Simulation, MMO, and Open World.

📚 Book Review: "The Anatomy of Forever" – A Powerful Sapphic Romance That Stays With You 💖

📚 Book Review: "The Anatomy of Forever" – A Powerful Sapphic Romance That Stays With You 💖 T.B. Markinson’s The Anatomy of Forever is a beautifully written sapphic romance that has taken Amazon’s charts by storm—and for good reason. This emotionally resonant novel dives deep into themes of identity, love, grief, and healing, all through the lens of two women navigating their complex emotional worlds. With genuine dialogue and vivid inner monologues, Markinson crafts characters that feel real and raw, inviting readers into a journey that’s equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming.

The chemistry between the leads is electric, yet the story doesn’t rush the romance. Instead, it lets each moment breathe, allowing the emotional tension to build naturally. The writing is sharp, honest, and often poetic, with just the right blend of vulnerability and strength. Readers have praised this book for its authentic representation of queer relationships, its character-driven narrative, and its ability to evoke real, lasting emotion.

The Anatomy of Forever is a standout in sapphic literature, a must-read for fans of LGBTQ+ fiction, and a reminder of how healing love can be when it's allowed to flourish at its own pace.

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Celia St. James @celiajamesse creates 🍋 Slice of life diary, neurodivergent advocacy, vlogs, and autism awareness + gaming content. Gaming & Life Vlog 🍋 | ASD | Digital Content Creator. My gaming channel feat. Wholesome Cozy Games, Adventure, Point & Click, Puzzle, Mystery & Detective, Story-Rich, Visual Novel, Role-Playing, Simulation, MMO, and Open World.