Miss Wilhelmina

It seems just like yesterday that Havaianas first made it to the public, and now it’s turning five and stronger! Make your Havaianas is about to come to town again and as usual, it’s going to be at the SM City Cebu Northwing Atrium on July 30 till August 2, 2010. So for those who don’t want the usual styles, you can go to the event and well, make your own havaianas!

It is time again for the fashion event anticipated by all fashionistas and stylistas. Havaianas, the world’s favorite flip flops brand, is celebrating its 5^th year of offering Filipinos the chance to add personalized color and style to their lives—and their happy soles.

Havaianas, the first flip flops brand to offer pair customization in the country, holds its 5^th annual Make Your Own Havaianas event at SM City Cebu Northwing Atrium from July 30 to August 2, 2010. In honor of this landmark anniversary, Havaianas aims to make this fashion event bigger, better and brighter than ever.

“We always endeavor to improve Make Your Own Havaianas every year” says Anne Gonzalez, Managing Director of Havaianas Philippines. “This year, though, we can really say that we’re going all out.  We’re celebrating the 5^th installation of this trademark event in honor of all the Havaianaticos that show up each year.”

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May 10, 2010—Today is currently the most awaited in Philippine Election history. This was supposed to be my first time voting away from home. While working for my current job, I was asked to provide a barangay clearance as proof of my address and to verify that I have no barangay squabbles or stuff like that.

In case you’re wondering what barangays are, it’s kind of the Filipino equivalent of an American county. The barangay hall REQUIRED me to register for the upcoming elections so I can secure a clearance.

It took me an hour to register, I was given a precinct number and the receipt to prove that I’m a registered voter.

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I’m not Chinese, but that doesn’t mean I can’t say Happy New Year to everyone out there who celebrates it. Anyway, just wanted to share this piece of adorable graphic for the season.

Credit goes to kwokshukee from Flickr.