• Miss Universe 2015 Q&A Portion

    The Miss Universe 2015 pageant was full of twists and turns this year. But before all of that drama with the announcement and crowning of the winner happened, the audience got treated to a showcase of the candidates’ wit and grace under pressure in the Miss Universe 2015 Q&A. Let’s see how the finalists fared and how I, Amiciness, answer these questions:

    Miss Universe 2015 is Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach
    Miss Universe 2015 is Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach

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  • Watch the 2015 Miss Universe Preliminary Competition

    The 2015 Miss Universe pageant is just a few days away, and now we, the audience and the judges, get the chance to meet and judge the candidates before one of them is crowned as the new Miss Universe. Let’s all watch the girls strut their stuff in their swimsuits and display their grace in their evening gowns in the 2015 Miss Universe Preliminary Competition.

    The 2015 Miss Universe candidates with the reigning Miss Universe Paulina Vega from Colombia (Instagram/missuniverse) - 2015 Miss Universe Preliminary Competition
    The 2015 Miss Universe candidates with the reigning Miss Universe Paulina Vega from Colombia (Instagram/missuniverse)

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  • Who would have known that solving Rubik’s cubes can be so romantic? How could a 3-D puzzle cube bring me the feels? Well this guy did it:

    The Rubik's cubes and their master
    The Rubik’s cubes and their master

    My friend Macon celebrated her birthday last week. Her boyfriend, Kelsey, made her this surprise video that blew everyone away, myself included. The final result will astound you.

    What is that? Abstract art?
    What is that? Abstract art?

    Macon and Kelsey both attended and met in the same university. But it was only in the workplace that they made their relationship official. This is probably the sweetest birthday gift I have ever seen.

    Kelsey used 200 Rubik’s cubes to make the four different frames. Each frame took 2 hours to make. I’m amazed at that amount of dedication! Macon is one lucky girl! 😀

    What is the sweetest thing someone has ever done for you on your birthday? Share your experiences in the COMMENTS below. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter (@amiciness) and Facebook (Amiciness).

  • Sponge Cola – (Pero) Pangako Ko | Google Mo Lang

    Below is a video of Sponge Cola‘s new song (Pero) Pangako Ko| Google Mo Lang and I ACTUALLY APPEARED IN THE VIDEO! *cryin* This is for a series of Google app commercials similar to Bogart The Explorer Presents Google Mo Lang Trip ng Barkada Epic Video.

    Google Mo Lang
    WHUT!?? 😀 Google Mo Lang!

    Flashback! I think it was exactly a month ago when I saw a post from the band’s FB account. It has always been my dream to be in an MTV and better yet, a Sponge Cola music video. I wasn’t able to join the Makapiling Ka video contest before and that really frustrated me. After watching the contest mechanics, I convinced Gillian (Resident Web Designer and Editor of Amiciness) to join in. He didn’t have a choice actually. HAHA. BUT, we didn’t have the time and location! To make it worse, I didn’t have a girl friend willing to be the female lead. Fortunately, we managed. (Spoiler alert: The female lead has long black hair. :D)

    Impulsively, we decided to book a hotel room that coming weekend and just shoot. Bahala na (kahit mahal)! We brainstormed for a week to the point of overthinking every detail. Bahala na talaga! Three more friends (Kim, Nikko and Ernan) were also kind enough to help make the props and engineer the lights (read: hold the flashlight). I’m forever grateful, friends!! Shooting was not as easy as I imagined but it was so much fun. At last, nagamit din ang mga acting workshop! 😀

    I always wanted to see myself on TV and this is as close as it gets.

    The song is AMAZING by the way!

    Thank you so much, Sponge Cola.

  • Miss Earth 2015 Q&A Portion

    The Miss Earth 2015 pageant recently concluded in Vienna, Austria. Angelia Ong from The Philippines won the tilt, making her the second consecutive Filipina to win the crown. A proud moment for the Philippines! However, we’re dedicating a special post to everyone’s favorite pageant portion: the Miss Earth 2015 Q&A. Let’s see how the candidates fared:

    Miss Earth 2015 Angelia Ong (Philippines) with Miss Water, Miss Fire, and Miss Air (Instagram/missearth)
    Miss Earth 2015 Angelia Ong (Philippines) with Miss Fire (Brazil), Miss Water (USA), and Miss Air (Australia) (Instagram/missearth)

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