More BMBY watches for me

I recently acquired two birth month, birth year watches (BMBY) to add to the one, a King Seiko, that I already have. These are not fancy watches but also vintage Seiko models. One is a Seiko Actus 7019-7070 with its original band. The other is a Seiko Lord Matic (LM) 5206-6080. I got both from sellers in Japan. The Actus is from a seller in Saitama, where I actually stayed - once for 3 months and another for 1.5 months - as a Visiting Scientist. The LM is from Tokyo, where I also resided for 1.5 months but often went to while living in Yokohama for most of 3 years (I say most because I went home a couple of times for vacations.).

Seiko Actus 7019-7070

Seiko Lord Matic (LM)

Both are automatics and have kanji day features on the dial. The Actus is a bit more banged up than the LM but is still functioning well. The LM is in great condition despite not having its original band. The black face is accented by an elegant leather strap. I left both at my office and have to check if I have stock photos that I can post here.

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Happy Easter!

Maligayang Pasko ng Pagkabuhay!

"The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. 6. He is not here, for he is risen as he said. Come, see the place where they laid him; 7. then go at once and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead and is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there. This is my message for you.""

Matthew, 28 - Bíblia Católica Online

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Chocolate review: Eunoia Chocolate Barks

I got this chocolate from one of those small stores that pop up at weekend bazaars. I only got a few bars to sample as it was the first time I saw these and wasn't sure about the quality. I had bought other bars before that turned out to be inferior or didn't meet expectations at least when compared to the Malagos and Auro chocolates that we thought should be something like a benchmark for Philippine chocolates. The brand name is quite interesting as the word 'Eunoia' refers to the shortest English word containing all 5 vowels. The word is used to refer to a normal state of mental health often equated to a well mind.

This chocolate claims to have 70% cacao content

Details on the chocolate at the back of the box

Nutrition information

This chocolate was manufactured in Tagbilaran City in the Province of Bohol. Bohol is well-known for its peanut kisses and other delicacies and sweets but it was the first time I got chocolates from that Central Visayan island province.

This chocolate was surprisingly good. It did not taste like you were eating raw cacao like other upstart chocolates. My surprise was similar to when I first tasted the dark chocolates I bought in Vietnam. I wasn't expecting them to be as good as dark chocolates from established brands. I think the only issue here is the price of a bar. 370 pesos (about 7.30 USD in today's exchange rate) for a 100g bar is on the expensive side especially for a brand that is not yet established as Malagos or Auro. Will I buy another bar if I see this chocolate again? Definitely, as I believe it is that good.

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