Nostr notes by Shine F.

Completely forgot to post about this fantastic discovery: that ...

2026-03-24T04:00:25Z

Completely forgot to post about this fantastic discovery: that JT's Manukan serves pinangat! It's a Bicolano dish made of fish (or shrimp) wrapped in taro leaves and cooked in coconut milk.

When I first tried this dish in Naga several years ago, I instantly fell in love with it. It's savory and creamy but not cloying. So I'm incredibly happy that JT's has this in their menu! 💃

#MakanApaToday #food #TootSEA

Maybe you should try may brands that really suck so you'll ...

2025-12-09T06:07:13Z

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Maybe you should try may brands that really suck so you'll change your mind about Kewpie. 😂

I beg to disagree!

2025-12-09T05:37:35Z

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I beg to disagree!

Lady's Choice's Japanese Mayo is a sad attempt at copying ...

2025-12-09T04:10:13Z

Lady's Choice's Japanese Mayo is a sad attempt at copying Kewpie. 😔

When we (Filipinos) say this super typhoon is as big as our ...

2025-11-09T07:53:14Z

When we (Filipinos) say this super typhoon is as big as our entire country, we are not exaggerating...

#Philippines #TootSEA #weather

Egg pie craving satisfied! 😋 #MakanApaToday #food #dessert ...

2025-09-05T07:26:37Z

Egg pie craving satisfied! 😋

#MakanApaToday #food #dessert #TootSEA

Happy #WorldPhotographyDay ! Throwback to when I still had the ...

2025-08-19T07:04:19Z

Happy #WorldPhotographyDay !

Throwback to when I still had the energy and inspiration to style and shoot stuff on our coffee table. 😅

In another life, I would have been a food, product, and/or interior photographer. In this life, I need to pick up my camera more often.

#photography #Fujifilm #ProductPhotography #FoodPhotography

It's made of glutinous rice flour fried and coated in brown ...

2025-08-17T14:54:43Z

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It's made of glutinous rice flour fried and coated in brown sugar. 😋

So happy to eat carioca again after ages! #MakanApaToday #TootSEA ...

2025-08-17T09:48:03Z

So happy to eat carioca again after ages!

#MakanApaToday #TootSEA

Right? The person who wrote that LinkedIn post either doesn't ...

2025-07-25T09:56:36Z

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Right? The person who wrote that LinkedIn post either doesn't know much about crafting buyer personas, or they're just playing ignorant to sell their product. Pfft.

Saw a post on LinkedIn claiming that buyer personas are useless ...

2025-07-25T09:23:52Z

Saw a post on LinkedIn claiming that buyer personas are useless because it merely revolves around demographics. However, a well-crafted buyer persona is *not* just all about demographics; it's also about psychographics, which includes a buyer's pain points, aspirations, values, personality traits, etc.

I know the OP is ultimately marketing their product (an audience research tool), but to declare a core marketing tool as "useless" just to promote one's business is quite misleading, isn't it?

Calling it a day. To celebrate today's small wins, here is a ...

2025-07-15T08:35:32Z

Calling it a day. To celebrate today's small wins, here is a photo of my new desk decor 🥰

#bloomscrolling

This Cinnamon Apple Ensaymada is still on my mind five days after ...

2025-07-10T08:53:19Z

This Cinnamon Apple Ensaymada is still on my mind five days after I devoured it. 😋

📍Café Mary Grace

#MakanApaToday #dessert #snack #TootSEA

Retail therapy: Snagged this clear watch strap from Lazada. I saw ...

2025-06-25T09:45:51Z

Retail therapy: Snagged this clear watch strap from Lazada. I saw one of the YT vloggers I follow wear a similar one, and I found it cute. His is frosted, which I like better, but I don't mind settling for this one.

Treated ourselves to this decadent tsokolate dome before my ...

2025-06-10T10:47:51Z

Treated ourselves to this decadent tsokolate dome before my husband and I went in for an important meeting yesterday. The verdict: the meeting went well, and we'd definitely go back for a second helping of this sweet surprise (even if the bibingka inside did not taste like bibingka because LOOK AT ALL THE CHOCOLATE!!! 🤤)

#food #dessert #chocolate #MakanApaToday #TootSEA

I made some cute, little dumplings! 🤗 #food #HomeCooking ...

2025-06-02T12:26:25Z

I made some cute, little dumplings! 🤗

#food #HomeCooking #MakanApaToday #TootSEA

Another dispatch from my decade-old Canon point-and-shoot. My ...

2025-05-15T10:01:00Z

Another dispatch from my decade-old Canon point-and-shoot. My Fuji SLR is getting jelly.

#photography #PointAndShoot #Canon

I was never issued a voter's ID when I registered decades ...

2025-05-12T03:44:16Z

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I was never issued a voter's ID when I registered decades ago. Same case for my husband and the rest of my family.

The only thing issued to me was a flimsy slip of paper with my registration details, so I suppose it's the same case for the others.

A voter's ID should be automatically issued upon registration, but we live in the PH, so...

Tried this modern Filipino restaurant last weekend. Their fresh ...

2025-05-06T10:36:05Z

Tried this modern Filipino restaurant last weekend. Their fresh lumpiang ubod was generously filled with soft, well-seasoned ubod (heart of palm), and the sapin-sapin creme brulee was really delicious. But I think we made the mistake of ordering the spareribs dinuguan (a dish we rarely see in resto menus). The meat was tough while the sauce wasn't savory at all. I'd take Goldilocks' version over this one anytime.

📍Tres Filipino Twists

#food #FilipinoFood #TootSEA

Macabre fashion ala Mother Nature 🐛👗 Carnivorous ‘Bone ...

2025-04-27T09:03:21Z

Macabre fashion ala Mother Nature 🐛👗

Carnivorous ‘Bone Collector’ Caterpillars Wear Corpses as Camouflage | Scientific American

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/carnivorous-bone-collector-caterpillars-wear-corpses-as-camouflage/

This custard pie as approved by a tita like me: masarap, hindi ...

2025-04-22T09:17:20Z

This custard pie as approved by a tita like me: masarap, hindi gaanong matamis. 😂

Can't remember the last time I ate at a paluto diner. Yes, my ...

2025-04-16T09:06:21Z

Can't remember the last time I ate at a paluto diner.

Yes, my husband and I were in food coma right after. And yes, we had bulalo in this crazy heat. 😅

#MakanApaToday #food #TootSEA

This should be interesting... #Philippines #TootSEA ...

2025-04-16T04:01:24Z

This should be interesting...

#Philippines #TootSEA

https://www.spot.ph/entertainment/movies-music-tv/111537/dreamworks-is-making-a-movie-about-philippine-mythology-a5229-20250416?ref=home_wgt2-sections6-entertainment_1&s=s4fa2cgcok3gnnnkf68ce4s90c

Hahaha! My friend guessed it correctly that I like Perrin, ...

2025-04-04T05:07:34Z

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Hahaha! My friend guessed it correctly that I like Perrin, who's getting more handsome in each season (and those arms in the last ep!). My friend likes Mat and his V-neck, hahaha!

Me and a friend discussing The Wheel of Time's cuties... ...

2025-04-04T05:00:31Z

Me and a friend discussing The Wheel of Time's cuties...

That's why I'm grateful for people, like my husband, who ...

2025-03-29T09:07:43Z

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That's why I'm grateful for people, like my husband, who tell me I shouldn't feel reluctant to toot my own horn, to put my name out there and tag away. After all, I *am* a legit published writer, not just some clout chaser who's out here vying for their 15 minutes of fame. (2/3)

Everytime I write a piece on local establishments/brands, whether ...

2025-03-29T09:06:45Z

Everytime I write a piece on local establishments/brands, whether it's a feature story or a roundup, I've always hesitated to tag them on Instagram whenever I post about my article. I've always thought they might think I'm just asking for something in return or that I'm just chasing clout. The only things I want in return are that I further establish my credibility as a writer, and that I get leads for more assignments.

And then it hit me: This is what imposter syndrome looks like. 1/2

It's all in the (architectural) details. #photography ...

2025-03-21T04:31:43Z

It's all in the (architectural) details.

#photography #architecture #UrbanPhotography #AbstractPhotography #Fujifilm

Glad my husband and I managed to catch the last day of the BGC ...

2025-03-18T04:18:21Z

Glad my husband and I managed to catch the last day of the BGC Coffee Festival last Sunday. I finally got to try Decimal's delicious coffee (they're based out of town, in Biñan, Laguna). Bonus points: got to see two of my former officemates who run the coffee shop!

Decimal is also a small library (coffee and books!), so if you happen to be in Biñan, do check them out (they're at Lot 8 Blk 1, Avida Shophouse Technopark, Brgy Biñan, Biñan City).

#coffee #Philippines #TootSEA #PhilippineCoffee

Thought I'd fail at cooking winged gyoza, but am glad I was ...

2025-03-07T12:14:30Z

Thought I'd fail at cooking winged gyoza, but am glad I was able to rectify what could've been a simple mistake (too little flour and oil). Yay!

#MakanApaToday #food #HomeCooking

Giving our scent diffuser its much-needed deep clean with equal ...

2025-03-05T07:15:52Z

Giving our scent diffuser its much-needed deep clean with equal parts water and white vinegar. Running it for a couple of minutes, so now the house smells like, um, adobong puti. 😂

My doctor did say that Philhealth appears to be shaping up. Dapat ...

2025-03-05T07:01:13Z

My doctor did say that Philhealth appears to be shaping up. Dapat lang. Mahiya sila sa recent controversies nila (my doctor laughed when I said this).

'PhilHealth Covers Up to P16,000 in Mental Health Services'

#Philippines #HealthCare #MentalHealth #TootSEA

https://www.spot.ph/newsfeatures/policy/111208/philhealth-expands-mental-health-package-up-to-p16-000-per-year-a5229-20250305?ref=home_wgt1-featured_cta

Oh no! Feel better soon!

2025-03-05T05:54:40Z

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Oh no! Feel better soon!

Two of the coffee shops I go to (Yardstick and Single Origin) are ...

2025-02-19T02:53:43Z

Two of the coffee shops I go to (Yardstick and Single Origin) are on the list, woot!

"4 Philippine cafes make it to the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops list"

#Philippines #coffee #SupportLocal #TootSEA

https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/532805/world-100-best-coffee-shops/

"Must-Try Activities This National Arts Month February ...

2025-02-07T08:26:04Z

"Must-Try Activities This National Arts Month February 2025"

#Philippines #TootSEA #arts

https://www.spot.ph/things-to-do/the-latest-things-to-do/110995/list-artsy-activities-to-try-this-national-arts-month-a5138-20250207?ref=share_top&utm_source=Share-Link&utm_medium=Social

Exciting times ahead for Pinoy food and tourism, if the rumors ...

2025-02-04T03:49:12Z

Exciting times ahead for Pinoy food and tourism, if the rumors are true.

#Philippines #TootSEA

https://www.spot.ph/eatdrink/the-latest-eat-drink/110963/is-the-michelin-guide-coming-to-manila-what-we-know-so-far-a6873-20250203?s=ndrbt933ime9f184evmoj52n8i

Another masterpiece by my husband: this scrumptious tantanmen. ...

2025-02-02T12:18:29Z

Another masterpiece by my husband: this scrumptious tantanmen.

Aaah, this is why I love weekends!

#food #HomeCooking #TootSEA

Tried whipping up curry udon (with ground pork, mushrooms, and ...

2025-01-25T12:21:29Z

Tried whipping up curry udon (with ground pork, mushrooms, and spinach) for the first time. As I was about to serve it, I saw that the soup was too thick. Good thing adding a splash of hot water saved it. And seeing my husband's squeaky clean bowl, I'd say it was a success! 🤸‍♀️

#HomeCooking #MakanApaToday #TootSEA #food

Reading The Alice Network, a novel inspired by the real-life spy ...

2025-01-23T09:12:42Z

Reading The Alice Network, a novel inspired by the real-life spy ring of the same name during World War I. The book tackles two timelines: one in 1915, the other in 1947.

I just came across a chapter that details the massacre of a hamlet in Nazi-occupied France--an atrocious tragedy that happened in real life. I had to restrain myself from crying in a public place.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oradour-sur-Glane_massacre

#AmReading #bookstodon #BooksOfMastodon

I died and went straight to Hario heaven! #coffee ...

2025-01-17T12:13:53Z

I died and went straight to Hario heaven!

#coffee

How ethereal! 😍

2025-01-16T09:12:40Z

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How ethereal! 😍

Crab omelette for tonight's dinner. #HomeCooking ...

2025-01-14T11:34:52Z

Crab omelette for tonight's dinner.

#HomeCooking #MakanApaToday #TootSEA #food

Last night's squid ink pasta dinner at this trendy Japanese ...

2024-12-28T11:26:46Z

Last night's squid ink pasta dinner at this trendy Japanese café that served up great interiors but, sadly, failed to do the same with their dishes. Even the peach drink I ordered was just a sweeter version of Sola tea. 😬

📍Kazu Café

#food #TootSEA #MakanApaToday

Got to try Common Man's slow brew made from Jabanto beans ...

2024-12-27T09:22:30Z

Got to try Common Man's slow brew made from Jabanto beans (Yirgacheffe). Pretty good that I actually took it black.

#coffee

Pad krapow-ish for tonight's dinner #HomeCooking ...

2024-12-09T11:13:39Z

Pad krapow-ish for tonight's dinner

#HomeCooking #MakanApaToday #TootSEA

I was too tired to finish watching it with my husband. 😅

2024-12-04T08:56:32Z

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I was too tired to finish watching it with my husband. 😅

My husband was just watching this last night. 😆

2024-12-04T08:52:35Z

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My husband was just watching this last night. 😆

Decided to exercise my right brain by painting the remaining ...

2024-12-04T05:54:09Z

Decided to exercise my right brain by painting the remaining wooden Christmas ornaments I got, hoping this will jumpstart my left brain.

Right?!? The internet is the least safest space for minors ...

2024-11-30T03:16:59Z

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Right?!? The internet is the least safest space for minors because pedos have easy access. Yikes!

I don't understand the need of some parents to create an ...

2024-11-30T03:11:04Z

I don't understand the need of some parents to create an Instagram or a Facebook account (or worse, both) for their babies. Are they not aware of the potential dangers from online predators? What about privacy? Is this only in the Philippines? I have so many questions. 😣

"The world’s first saber-toothed cat mummy has been found ...

2024-11-22T02:29:00Z

"The world’s first saber-toothed cat mummy has been found in Siberia"

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/sabertooth-cat-mummy-first-cub

Last night's dinner with Japanese colleagues was all about ...

2024-11-21T08:25:18Z

Last night's dinner with Japanese colleagues was all about Persian cuisine—from lassi (my default drink of choice) to lamb biryani and kebabs, to raisin and tomato basmati rice, as well as pistachio and almond baklava. My tummy was happy. 😊

#food #MakanApaToday

Tuna rigatoni that may or may not be too much for one serving. ...

2024-11-12T11:35:57Z

Tuna rigatoni that may or may not be too much for one serving. 😅

#HomeCooking #food #TootSEA #MakanApaToday #dinner

Tonight's dinner: eggplant "donburi" and chive ...

2024-10-21T11:15:01Z

Tonight's dinner: eggplant "donburi" and chive dumplings (store-bought; will make some from scratch soon).

#HomeCooking #MakanApaToday #food #TootSEA

This annoys me as well. I'd usually ignore the message until ...

2024-10-19T09:25:53Z

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This annoys me as well. I'd usually ignore the message until the sender gets the hint. Is it so difficult to state the reason for messaging me right after saying "hi"?!?

"...consuming the reheated rice sparked a lower blood sugar ...

2024-10-08T09:20:47Z

"...consuming the reheated rice sparked a lower blood sugar response compared to the freshly cooked rice."

Long live the sinangag!!!

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'Why this type of carb is so good for your gut health'

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/resistant-starch-carbs-health-benefits?cmpid=org=ngp::mc=social::src=instagram::cmp=editorial::add=ig20241006science-carbhealthbenefitspremiumhedcard&linkId=611891144

Oh no. Now I'm getting more embarrassed because I got a nice ...

2024-10-02T05:16:51Z

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Oh no. Now I'm getting more embarrassed because I got a nice strap for it (and a new case to boot) but it's just there sitting in one corner, begging me to pick it up more often than I do my phone. 😭

My X-A3 is relatively smaller than my old Canon, but I'm ...

2024-10-02T05:05:04Z

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My X-A3 is relatively smaller than my old Canon, but I'm still too lazy to lug it around these days. 😅 I really need to rectify this.

This reminds me to bring out my Fuji camera more often before it ...

2024-10-02T04:27:03Z

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This reminds me to bring out my Fuji camera more often before it collects dust. 😅

This bowl of corned beef hash is not something to write home ...

2024-09-18T09:58:54Z

This bowl of corned beef hash is not something to write home about, but that side dish of pickled ampalaya is!

I thought it was made of cucumber, at first, but I was amazed to discover that ampalaya, when done right, actually makes for a good pickled veggie.

📍Rogue & Co.

Presenting, my nonexistent latte art skills! (There is wisdom in ...

2024-09-18T04:43:07Z

Presenting, my nonexistent latte art skills!

(There is wisdom in accepting that one cannot be good at certain things. 😂)

The best justification for sleeping in on weekends that we've ...

2024-09-16T06:47:33Z

The best justification for sleeping in on weekends that we've all been waiting for:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/catching-up-weekend-sleep-lower-heart-disease-risk-study

After five years, I finally got to eat fishballs again--and it ...

2024-09-15T04:30:13Z

After five years, I finally got to eat fishballs again--and it was divine!

#food #StreetFood #AsianFood #MakanApaToday #TootSEA

Sayote with crab meat for tonight's dinner. (Hooray for ...

2024-09-11T12:02:16Z

Sayote with crab meat for tonight's dinner. (Hooray for ready-to-cook crab meat!)

#food #HomeCooking #MakanApaToday #TootSEA

20 Books that have had an impact on who you are. One book a day ...

2024-09-11T09:33:33Z

20 Books that have had an impact on who you are. One book a day for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just book covers.

Day 17

#bookstodon
#bookchallenge
#20books20days

Tawang-tawa ako dun sa nakita kong "shimenet_like.mp3" ...

2024-08-30T02:55:12Z

Tawang-tawa ako dun sa nakita kong "shimenet_like.mp3" 😂😂😂

I used to not get why tuyo goes with champorado, but I get it now ...

2024-08-28T09:38:20Z

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I used to not get why tuyo goes with champorado, but I get it now (though I'd much prefer danggit since I'm not a fan of tuyo). 😁

Take my money now!!! #food #FilipinoFood #TootSEA ...

2024-08-28T08:06:02Z

Take my money now!!!

#food #FilipinoFood #TootSEA

https://www.spot.ph/eatdrink/the-latest-eat-drink/109753/the-bistro-leblanc-triple-chocolate-champorado-dome-a3412-20240827-lfrm

Dinner from the newly opened Goto Monster in Comuna, a buzzy ...

2024-08-23T11:24:48Z

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Dinner from the newly opened Goto Monster in Comuna, a buzzy creative space that houses a local bookshop, art gallery, novelty shops, café, and brewery.

#MakanApaToday #food #TootSEA

This new coffee shop (which doubles as a furniture showroom) did ...

2024-08-23T08:29:18Z

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This new coffee shop (which doubles as a furniture showroom) did not disappoint. Hubby and I are happy with our iced and hot Americano.

📍 Café Dalisay

Finally got to try Crosta Pizza! The hype is real. Lives up to ...

2024-08-23T05:53:49Z

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Finally got to try Crosta Pizza! The hype is real. Lives up to being one of APACs 50 Top Pizza places.

Ordered Everyday We Trufflin', which has the perfect amount of truffle that isn't cloying, plus ooey, gooey cheeses. 😋

Off to take a break from filial duties (because one can't ...

2024-08-23T03:42:34Z

Off to take a break from filial duties (because one can't pour from an empty cup). Today's mini-adventure destination: Makati.

Garlic pasta with chicken marinated in Korean BBQ sauce for ...

2024-08-21T11:55:45Z

Garlic pasta with chicken marinated in Korean BBQ sauce for tonight's dinner.

#MakanApaToday #HomeCooking #food #TootSEA

And this is where I profess my love for eggs. If only I can eat ...

2024-08-09T04:40:57Z

And this is where I profess my love for eggs. If only I can eat them every day...

#MakanApaToday #food #HomeCooking

Shameless plugging: Just updated my website with some of my ...

2024-08-08T09:06:16Z

Shameless plugging: Just updated my website with some of my recent works. 😊

https://sunshinefuna.com/

Here's a reason to book a ticket to SG: ...

2024-08-06T08:42:22Z

Here's a reason to book a ticket to SG:

https://www.spot.ph/things-to-do/the-latest-things-to-do/109680/studio-ghibli-exhibit-to-open-at-artscience-museum-in-singapore-a3412-20240806

20 Books that have had an impact on who you are. One book a day ...

2024-08-05T03:13:02Z

20 Books that have had an impact on who you are. One book a day for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just book covers.

Day 5

#bookstodon
#bookchallenge
#20books20days