The Candy Team's Blog, page 69

Travel Essentials: 7 Free Apps to Download Now

In this fast-paced world where everyone is on the go, our smartphones have become our constant companions. We use them for almost everything including our travels. If you’re going on a trip, these apps are especially helpful, be it for getting deals or helping you find your way. Read on for 7 essential apps you’ll want to have at all times. 

 1  Waze 
(iPhone, Android)

Waze is a convenient app to have, especially if you are on the road most of the time. Be it a short distance or a long drive, it can help you find the best way to get to your destination as long as you have mobile Internet. You can also use it to check the flow of traffic because the app is updated in real-time by other users. Get updates about road rerouting and accidents as well.

 2  Uber
(iPhone, Android)

With safety when riding taxis becoming a pressing concern nowadays, you might find yourself anxious to hail a cab on the way to or from work, especially at night. With Uber, you can call a private car with ease and arrive where you’re going in style. If you find Uber’s rates steep, consider trying their Uber X units, which have around the same flag down rate as normal taxis. It’s also a good option if you find yourself cashless because Uber only accepts credit card transactions. 

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From Our Readers: To the Person Who Just Left

I can still remember that moment, a vivid dream—a nightmare indeed. Small talk that turned into a heated argument, and then you left. Bam. Everything was quiet. It was so quiet that I could literally hear my breathing then tears came rushing from my eyes like a water fountain, neverending.

"We're over." These two words have crushed me in to pieces. We're over. Two simple words and you left me hanging. We're over and you're out that door, no goodbyes, no I'm sorry, no nothing just that: "We're over."

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15 Quotes To Inspire Your Success

 1  I never dreamed about success. I worked for it. — Estee Lauder

The founder and creator of this high-end skin care and makeup brand, Estee Lauder definitely knows what it means to turn dreams into reality, and it begins by taking action.

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10 Local Celebs and Their Very First IG Snaps

Long before VSCO was proclaimed king of photo-editing apps, Instagram's default borders and filters were not only acceptable but were actually pretty cool. Truth be told, even our local celebrities seemed to think so. If you still don't believe us, how about we take a digital stroll down memory lane? Below, check out their very first IG uploads:

 1  Kathryn Bernardo

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From Our Readers: From the Girl That Got Away

Hey, I know its been a while since you've heard from me. We may have shared some small talk through chat but I could hardly say how much I am missing you right now.

But the thing is, I don't just miss you. I miss us. The us together. The us loving and caring for each other. The us that we thought will never be miles apart. The us that will never be back in each others arms again.

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5 Things You Missed Today (November 6)

Thought the feel of Ariana Grande's upcoming album Moonlight is reflected on her latest single "Focus"? Time to rethink that. The hitmaker recently talked to the radio station KISS about it and she's revealed that her entire album will be nothing like it. "That's why I put 'Focus' first because it’s the only one that sort of sounds like that. I've been putting little snippets on my Snapchat here and there of a couple things, but I can't say yet because it's not done," she explained. Aside from her album, Ari also talked about a ton of things. Listen to the conversation yourself in this video from the radio station. (via MTV.com)

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How To Woo a Girl The Ramon Bautista Way

While scanning through our video archives, we discovered something priceless: This video of Internet action star and certified Candy Cutie Ramon Bautista with our former intern Reggie Belmonte as they show us how a guy should woo a Candy Girl. We might have shot this a few years back, but everything in this remains true. So whether you're just curious about Sir RB's style of making a girl say yes or you want to show this video to one of your suitors, go ahead and hit the play button. You're going to love this, we promise.

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5 Ways You Can Deal with Rejection

This is it. You've just confessed all the feelings that have been bundling up. But then, he says he doesn't feel the same way. People in the next room could practically hear the sound of your heart breaking. This is it. You've just exited the building from the audition of a lifetime. You're on an unbelievable high, thinking you've nailed it. 2 weeks later, the much-awaited envelope from the school of your dreams in your hands. For the first time in your life, you feel like everything is falling into place. Unfortunately, when you open the envelope, it says that you have been rejected. Nothing in your life makes sense anymore.

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7 Ways To Wake Up With Perfect Skin

Big day tomorrow? Here are seven proven ways on how you can wake up with gorgeous and glowing skin:

 1  Cleanse properly. 

Before you hit the sack, be sure to remove every trace of makeup from your face. We recommend doing the double cleansing method, because this ensures that your skin is left clear of even the toughest and most long-wearing products that you've applied.

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From Our Readers: For When You Fall In Love

I've been told many times, "Hay nako, hija. Batang-bata ka pa! Don't worry about falling in love!" Family, friends, even people I barely know, they all warned me about this so-called "love." But now it's my turn to warn you, for when you fall in love.

Seeing all those cliché movies, reading all those books, and watching all these people get into relationships, I always wanted to be in one, too. At that time, my biggest fear was ending up alone forever. I mean, if my friends could find boyfriends, why couldn't I? Was I not pretty enough? Not popular enough? Not as interesting? What was I doing wrong? I decided, if love wasn't going to look for me, I was going to look for love.

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