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FEATURE • EO Executive Optical: How to Get Eye Glasses in 3 Easy Steps

Edmar del Castillo Guquib at Thursday, March 14, 2019 1

Stories of town explorations.

There's a time for everything and how you lived your life few years back may not be appropriate today.

► I've come to a point where I've become conscious of what I speak, eat, do, or try.

► Becoming an adult exposes you to many realities and realizations in life.

[Quezon City, National Capital Region, Luzon Island, Philippines]

*If you're a hater of narratives and introspection from random introvert people, you could skip the narrative part and learn the process of getting eyeglasses from Executive Optical by scrolling down.

| 1 | [QUEZON CITY] ► SEE THE MISTAKE OF OTHERS AND YOU'LL BE DISAPPOINTED. SEE THE BEAUTY AND STRENGTH OF OTHERS AND YOU'LL BE INSPIRED. WHAT YOU CHOOSE TO SEE IS WHAT YOU BECOME.

Becoming an adult exposes you to many realities and realizations in life. In my case, I've started to value things I used to take for granted and one of them is my vision. I didn't want to wear eye glasses or contact lenses before because I've always been a believer of minimalism—the less objects, the less hassle.

You know, I've always wanted to be maintenance-free and carefree. I have always wanted to focus on minimal things that matter most for me so you wouldn't expect me to talk about the life of the neighbor you hate; or the break-up of a celebrity couple—it's too much for my time. Take note that I also follow some celebrities whom I like and those who inspire me but I would not spend much time talking about their personal life. Come on, less problems, less hassle.

I've come to a point where I've become conscious of what I speak, eat, do, or try. I've really changed a lot. When I was younger, I just wanted to just be myself and focus on the fun and living life to the fullest. I think, that chapter of my life is over. I'm now on an era in my life where every move that I make or every word that I speak is self-censored because modesty and decency should also come with age.

While it's so cool and fun to 'be yourself', this should not compromise your dignity and decency. For a guy like me who is new in adulting, it's important to be yourself but I believe I should act and speak my age. There's a time for everything and how you lived your life few years back may not be appropriate today.

Speaking of being minimalist, I'm still that person today but I've personally modified that concept. There are simple things in life that we should also pay attention to. As I become older, I've valued the importance of health and wellness—this includes a healthy vision so I decided to get my eyes checked once again and get those eyeglasses back because my vision is getting worse each time. As an avid traveler, I still want to appreciate the beauty of places and people with my optimal vision.

► How to Avail Eyeglasses at EO (Executive Optical) in 3 Easy Steps?

Yesterday, I went to the Gateway Mall-Cubao Branch of Executive Optical (optometry clinic) to have my eyes checked. The clinic is located at the Aurora Boulevard side of Gateway Mall, ground floor, below the LRT station of Cubao.

| 2 | [QUEZON CITY] ► THE EXECUTIVE OPTICAL CUBAO BRANCH IS LOCATED JUST BELOW THE LRT STATION AT GATEWAY MALL.

► Step 1: Choose a frame and the type of lens.

A cheerful sales attendant assisted me and showed to me the frames on sale (assuming I'm in need of new glasses). However, I didn't like the frames of the the items on sale so I checked the frames located inside a locked glass storage. I saw two frames with green temples so I checked those two. These frames are branded so they are much expensive with costs starting from 4,000 pesos.

Ask assistance from the sales representative after you've chosen one.

| 3 | [QUEZON CITY] ► THIS SALES REPRESENTATIVE CHEERFULLY ASSISTED ME IN CHOOSING MY FRAME.

| 4 | [QUEZON CITY] ► THE BRANDED FRAMES WERE DISPLAYED INSIDE A LOCKED GLASS CONTAINER.

For the lens, I chose the photochromic lens commonly known as the the transition lens. The price was ~1900 (discounted). It's more expensive than the other lenses but I wanted something that is more convenient and of course, minimalist and less maintenance—like I don't have to change for sunglasses in very bright places.

Take note that you don't need to get a branded frame. For fellows running short of budget, they have incredibly cheap choices. I chose the branded frame for personal reason (I was after the green temples).

Step 2: Wait for the optometrist to check your eyes.

After I've chosen the lens and the frame, I waited a little for my session with the optometrist. I entered the refraction room and my vision was assessed using the Snellen chart and other equipment I'm not familiar with.

| 5 | [QUEZON CITY] ► I TOOK THIS SELFIE INSIDE THE REFRACTION ROOM WHILE WAITING FOR MY PRETTY OPTOMETRIST.

| 6 | [QUEZON CITY] ► I TOOK THIS SELFIE INSIDE THE REFRACTION ROOM WHILE WAITING FOR MY PRETTY OPTOMETRIST.

| 7 | [QUEZON CITY] ► INSIDE THE REFRACTION ROOM WAS A SINK, DISPLAYED OPTOMETRIC STUFF NEXT TO THE MIRROR, AND VISUAL ASSESSMENT EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS.

| 8 | [QUEZON CITY] ► THIS IS HOW A TABLE OF AN OPTOMETRIST LOOKS LIKE.

An equipment was placed on my eyes. The optometrist manipulated the equipment then assessed my vision by asking me if my vision was clearer. After I've found out the clearest vision, she took note of the calibration and chose the right grade for my eyes—50 on my right eye and 100 on my left eye. The optometrist told me to walk and test if I would get dizzy. Unfortunately, the 100 lens got me dizzy so it was reduced to 75. I was diagnosed with astigmatism.

Step 3: Pay at the cashier

After the optometrist scaled the right lens for me, I was asked to pay at the cashier then I waited for 20 minutes before my eyeglasses was released.

► Ending Notes

1. Take care of your glasses by wiping it only with the clothe given to you. Avoid alcohol, perfume, and other liquids and chemicals as these may damage the lenses.
2. Take care of your eyes as much as you take care for your heart after a heart break.
3. Do you want your brand to be featured on my blog or interested to hire me as a brand ambassador? Shoot me an email and I will reply as fast as lightning.

Below: Doing the #BuwanChallenge by Juan Karlos Labajo with my new glasses from Executive Optical.

#BuwanChallenge pic.twitter.com/pwUbi3WuaB
— #TownExplorer (@edmaration) March 14, 2019

Executive Optical has branches nationwide. Get your eyes checked and have that eyeglasses in 20 minutes. | end |

Maps Showing the Location of #QUEZONCITY

► FOOTNOTES, DISCLAIMERS, ACKNOWLEDGMENT, ETC

✈ This post was filed under the category "Sponsors and Featured Brands." You want your brand to be featured? Shoot me an email at edmaration@gmail.com.

✈ The maps I used on this post are from maps.google.com.ph.

✈ The insights, condition and name of places or properties I mentioned here are based on the facts and situation on the day of my visit. Take note that you may have a different experience when you try the activities or see the properties/places mentioned here. Names of places and properties may also change by time.

UPDATE HISTORY FOR THIS BLOG POST
► 22-March-2019: Twitter title meta tag was updated.
► 14-March-2019: This post was published.

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FEATURE • Take a Selfie/Groufie with M&M's and Win a Japan Trip for Two

Edmar del Castillo Guquib at Tuesday, August 15, 2017 0

Stories of town explorations.

Share your screentime moments, fun time with M&M’S® and get a chance to win a trip for two (2) to Universal Studios Japan, a lot of M&M’S® chocolates, movie tickets or exclusive M&M’S® merchandise!

✈ M&M’S® is once again bringing you spontaneous fun through the M&M’S® Screenbite Awards!

✈ Take a photo or video of you and your friends’ reactions while watching a TV series, movie, or any video on any screen (e.g. TV, Mobile, Laptop) and snacking on M&M’S®.

[Featured Brand: M&M's Chocolate]

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Do you love watching movies? Do you love taking selfies? Do you love eating M&M's chocolates? If you answered three yeses, you might grab a chance to win a trip for two to Japan! Yiehh!

M&M's Screenbite Awards 2017

PRESS RELEASE: Still can’t get over the recent blockbuster superhero flicks or already missing your favorite series on VOD? Call up your friends and loved ones because this calls for binge watching! Fluff your pillows, turn on the AC and prepare blankets and tissues. Bring out the stacks of awesome movies and TV series that will have everyone laughing, crying, or leaving them in shock and get your phones ready to snap, post and share every fun moment.

But wait a minute, you must never forget the highlight of your screentime - the SNACKS! Not satisfied with a simple batch of buttered popcorn? Open up a bag of fun with M&M’S®, the perfect screentime graze-snack companion!

M&M’S® is once again bringing you spontaneous fun through the M&M’S® Screenbite Awards! Share your screentime moments, fun time with M&M’S® and get a chance to win a trip for two (2) to Universal Studios Japan, a lot of M&M’S® chocolates, movie tickets or exclusive M&M’S® merchandise!

All you need to do is to visit the Screenbite Awards website www.screenbiteawards.com. Take a photo or video of you and your friends’ reactions while watching a TV series, movie, or any video on any screen (e.g. TV, Mobile, Laptop) and snacking on M&M’S®.

There are three categories you can choose from. M&M’S® Red, the leader of the gang, strong-willed, fierce and daring represents all the ACTION. One of Red’s mottos is, “Never underestimate the power of chocolate and M&M’S®!”

M&M’S® Yellow, the friendliest and funniest of them all, loves Comedy and enjoys seeing his friends laughing like crazy. Yellow says, “Life is better when you’re laughing… and eating M&M’S®!” And finally, it’s no surprise that the beautiful and passionate M&M’S® Green, represents ROMANCE. This confident gal also has an emotional side that can get teary-eyed while watching a good love story. Ms. Green affirms, “All you need is love. But a little M&M’S® now and then won’t hurt!”

The biggest treat is for the lucky grand winner who will win a trip for two (2) to Universal Studios Japan. “No guts no glory! Let’s get this show on the road!”, says Red.

Be sure to capture your or your group’s reaction while watching videos and consuming M&M’S® – after all, sharing the screentime experience makes it even more fun. Multiple entries are allowed so keep on posting to get more chances of winning! Promo will run for 7 weeks starting on August 1, 2017 at 12:00AM until September 21, 2017 at 11:59 AM. For the terms, conditions, and full contest details, check this LINK .

So what are you waiting for? Sit down, watch, enjoy M&M’S® and join the M&M’S® Screenbite Awards 2017 because screentime is now more fun with M&M’S®! | end |

[DISCLAIMER: This contest is run by M&M's brand. I do not have an influence on the result of the contest. Any issue that may arise upon joining the contest should be directed to M&Ms brand. This post serves as press release.

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FEATURE • Edmaration x Tommy Hilfiger & Shoes.com on Groupon

Edmar del Castillo Guquib at Tuesday, December 20, 2016 0

Stories of town explorations.

"Thanks to the internet, I could conveniently shop or do a virtual window shopping with all the brands available out there."

As a travel blogger, shopping for clothes I could use in travelling is essential. Although I love going to shopping districts, night markets and big malls of the places I visit, at times, the millennial culture and characteristic in me is undeniably hard to ignore. Yes, I do shop online sometimes for the apparel and shoes I use on my travels. (Disclosure: This post was sponsored and brought to you by Groupon).

[FEATURED BRANDS] ► TOMMY HILFIGER AND SHOES.COM ON GROUPON

There are lots of online shopping websites and portals but as a wise shopper, I settle for a merchant site that is credible and has established a name in the industry. Obviously, I won't collaborate with or endorse Groupon if it's not trustworthy. It's a great and trusted brand that I can proudly work with. As I've mentioned from one of my previous brand posts, beware of scam sites.

As a millennial, I'm lucky to have experienced the convenience of the digital generation at a young age. As a young millennial living in the province, the choices I see in our shopping centers are limited. Sometimes, the travel essentials I need are not present in my hometown that I still have to travel to or to be able to buy them.

I remember, when it was my first time to climb a mountain in Bontoc, I didn't have a pair of hiking shoes. It's ridiculous but I didn't even know how to distinguish a hiking shoe from a regular shoe that time. Take note, that was only in 2013 and I only learned the importance of using a branded hiking shoes after that. I used to hike with my sneakers. Luckily, the trail wasn't hard.

What I would like to say is, it's hard to find brands that fit my lifestyle in the provincial chartered city where I live—basically, not just shoes but also clothing brands and items that are only present in Manila. Thanks to the internet, I could conveniently shop or do a virtual window shopping with all the brands available out there. Whether you're looking for a Tommy Hilfiger apparel for your Korean winter trip or searching coupons for a nice pair of shoes on shoes.com's Groupon page for your Calle Crisologo leisure walk, you can now do it using your laptop or smart phone while sipping a coffee in a cold December morning in Sagada or purchase your summer outfit while relaxing on the beaches of Palawan.

It's about convenience. Embracing the millennial hacks has never been this fun and cool. I couldn't complain. | end |

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