HEAD TURNER | How to be a #SelfieExpert

AT a time where selfies rule Instagram (or actually ever since IG existed), many wonder, "How come these 'selfie lords' have become some of the top Instagram influencers?"

For my friends and followers, you would also notice me posting selfies on IG as auto-posted on Facebook, from posing with some sports stars (I'm a sportswriter, by the way)...

That's me with former senator and PBA legend Robert Jaworski before I put on braces.

...actually, I've "retired" from that crap since I want to dedicate further on my job, but when Michael Carter-Williams came to town, I have to defer it...

...to posting "selfies" to prove that I'm watching a historic event like Eat Bulaga's de facto 37th anniversary special aka "Tamang Panahon"...

I even had to leave my sports coverage for this.

...to even posting rarities like me wearing a formal outfit (I love street clothes)...

...not to mention funny ones like me pulling off a "hugot" out of an overworked foot.

So, how did I become a "selfie lord" then? The answer: being myself!

Yes, the effect of my braces to my teeth when I took them off for good is somewhat minimal (I will put them back soon), but it did not stop me from posing smiles on the cam in selfie mode.

Just be at your goofiest, happiest self, and your selfies will shine bright. Voila! You're now a #SelfieExpert.

One good help for you to become a selfie expert is the new #OppoF1S, which is now available at your favorite stores.

How I make worklife easier

I recently covered the FIBA OQT, which ended at around 11 p.m. every game day.

AS a sportswriter and a travel and lifestyle blogger, I have to be engaged to hard typing work that sometimes I need to finish articles overnight.

At one point, in fact, I called it a (yester)day after I published my last write-up at around 6 a.m... with a bunch of backlogs left!

One time ago, I went straight to our prayer meeting from my work without any sleep.

Not to mention that I still don't have a laptop and my tablet is still being fixed, that is, I'm doing my reports in a computer shop surrounded by the noise of gamers who trash talk their opponents.

Despite all of the things that contribute to the hardships of my work, I feel relieved every time I'm done with my job, but there are also times that I still feel the stress and the hassle in spite of the relief.

What I do to cope up with stress and hassle is that I get a long sleep (i.e., a full eight-hour or sometimes longer hibernation), eat chicken skin (fats help in decreasing stress), and eat much food. Bonding with my churchmates is also a help.

Pigging out with my churchmates is also a good help. Siege Camba

However, it also helps to take vitamin supplements like FERN-C. While it only makes the stress more bearable, FERN-C, along with the other things I do to lessen the stress, is very effective in still being myself despite the hard work.

I tried FERN-C, and it actually worked especially in boosting my immune system. Talagang "Subok na" siya!

So add FERN-C to your everyday stress relief, so that your "Worklife ay easy with Fern-C."

For more, go to FERN-C's website and check out its social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Bus booking site now online

WHY wait in line when you can book online?

IWantSeats is an online bus booking platform in the Philippines.

Booking your bus ticket has never been as easy as booking your hotels and airline tickets! With just a few clicks, you can reserve and confirm your seat and just go to the terminal on the day of your trip.

Explore new places, or travel to and from your city without having to wait hours at the terminal as a chance passenger. Leave the booking to IWantSeats and enjoy more of your trip.

Currently offering deluxe trips to Baguio and Baler to and from Manila via JoyBus, more routes will be added to serve you.

Book to Baguio or Baler now at iwantseats.com.ph.

Victoria Court unveils new out-of-this-world room

VICTORIA Court, one of the leading hotel chains nationwide, launched their new themed room on Thursday night at their Pasig hotel.

Inspired by the Star Wars saga, the said room, aptly named "Space Wars", features a spaceship cockpit with light switches, pilot flight controllers, and sound effects so that the guests can play simulations of spaceship battles.

Also, guests can channel their inner cosplayers as costumes and weapons can be seen in the room as well.

The dishes to be served at the Space Wars room, which like the other rooms can be used for gatherings, are also Star Wars-inspired, like the black-bun Dark Side Burger, Panatrooper (Victoria Court's own take on Panna Cotta), and Jar Jar Drinks.

New Jollibee Yumbassadors named

FOURTEEN people who excelled in their respective fields were named the 2016 Jollibee Yumbassadors at One Esplanade in Pasay on Friday night.

Model Kelsey Merritt, startup owner Rachel De Villa, young inventor Angelo Casimiro, poet JM Severo, entrepreneurs Jairus Ferrer and Christopher Valentin, Palarong Pambansa gold medalist Mea Niñura, racer Marlon Stockinger, and globally-renowned Filipino quartet 4th Impact made the list of Jollibee's latest achievers.

“This year’s batch of Yumbassadors are proof of how millennials are – passionate, driven and determined, and always going for the best. This generation, the Gen Y or 'Proud Gen Yum', are impressive individuals and each of them are out to change the world,” said Jollibee Philippines Head of Marketing and Global Brand Chief Marketing Officer Francis Flores.

ADC helps you have better driveway

AS a homeowner, you should always take pride in how your driveway looks. Does your current driveway have some unsightly cracks in it? Are those cracks getting bigger with each passing year? If this is the case, you need to take steps to make your driveway look as good as new. This means you will need to hire the services of a contractor who is experienced at repairing driveways. You should not simply hire the first contractor that you see listed in the phone book. This is a decision that should not be rushed. Here are some ideas you can use to go about hiring a driveway repair contractor.

1. Have they been in your town long? It is always a good idea to carefully look into the background and work history of any contractor you are thinking about hiring to repair your driveway. You should start by looking into how long they have been working in your area. Do they have an established track record in your community with lots of former clients who live in your city? Does the contractor have an office? You want to avoid some of the dishonest contractors who travel to different towns and perform inferior work right before they disappear and go to a new city. A contractor who has an office is a person you can trust because you know the person will still be around long after the job is done. He will be easy to find if you need him to fix any problems that might arise with the work he performs.

2. How soon can it be repaired? Some contractors move much more slowly than others. You want to avoid hiring a contractor who does not have a sense of urgency to complete the job as quickly as possible. Therefore, find out how long it will take the contractor to finish the project. Do this for every contractor you talk to. Use this information to help you decide who to hire. You can find out about the services of very skilled and experienced asphalt driveway contractors when you check out Asphalt Driveway Contractors.

3. License and insurance Any contractor you hire to perform construction work on your property needs to be licensed by the state you are living in. Ask to see their license and make sure it is valid. You also must see proof of a current insurance policy to make sure any damage caused by the contractor is covered.

Honda introduces new six-speed engine through RS 150

Honda RS 150's liquid-cooled, six-speed sports engine

MORE than its stylish and sporty looks, the new Honda RS150 has a major plus factor going for it that no competition can match at this point in time – it is powered by a new generation liquid-cooled, 150-CC, DOHC, six-speed sports engine.

The groundbreaking engine was borne out of Moto GP DNA, officially making it the latest iteration to the world-class racing engine suited for sports motorcycles.The new generation engine of the RS150 also comes with class-leading advance technology, giving its users additional advantages over other sports motorcycles.

It features an intelligent and accurate programmable fuel injection (PGM-FI) which is capable of supplying the optimum fuel and air mixture in the combustion chamber for efficient engine power while ensuring low emission.

In fact, the motorcycle has been proven to comply with the stringent Euro 3 standards, which means that it has very negligible emission or effect to air pollution.

The sports motorcycle also has other features to complement its excellent engine performance including an O2 sensor, a catalytic converter, and a bank angle sensor.

The RS150 engine features an advanced radiator with electronic fan that automatically turns at a temperature of 103 degrees Celsius to prevent any form of overheating and maintain a consistent and safe operating temperature throughout the power train.

The RS150 is also the first motorcycle model under the Honda sports category and given its positive and warm reception from its initial owners and prospective buyers alike, it is certainly not going to be the last.

In terms of other innovative technological features, the RS150 sports a futuristic digital meter panel to keep the driver informed of vital operational indicators.

It also has sharp and sporty LED headlight to ensure brighter illumination especially at night.

For security purpose and protection against theft, the RS150 also features an auto secure key shutter.

As far as its sporty, stylish, and functional design goes, the RS150 has a clip-on handle bar to support sporty driving style, stylish tail light, sporty cast wheel with tubeless tire, sporty pillion step, and sporty under cowl.

For added safety and protection of the driver, the RS150 features a twin perimeter frame to support engine performance and maneuverability even while driving at great speeds, a front and rear disc brake, and a rear monoshock for optimum shock absorption.