1985 baby, based in the Philippines, and fully committed to the sport of online shopping since Lazada and Shopee launched. TikTok Shop just added fuel to the fire.

I started this blog because I buy a lot of things. If it can be carted and checked out, I’ve probably considered it. Retail therapy is my love language, and I’m not here to pretend otherwise. I’m a regular shopper, just like you, except now I write about it.

No kids, no pets either, so it’s just me (and my husband, who every once in a while asks me to reorder Hanes Heather Gray 3-Pack Tagless Boxer Briefs, Medium Size) and my dangerous amount of disposable enthusiasm for online shopping.

What you’ll find here: honest reviews (the good, the bad, and the “why did I buy this”), product finds across all categories, and occasionally, receipts.

Why trust me?

I’m not a brand. I’m a person with a credit card and a tendency to doomscroll TikTok at midnight, only to wake up to a cart full of things. I have real affiliate partnerships with Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop, and I’m open to more down the road. My goal is to be the shopaholic menace to society who tells you what’s actually worth it.

Full disclosure: some links on this blog are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Current affiliates include Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop, with the list potentially growing over time.

A little something, something

When I’m not hunting for the next best thing to add to cart, I play the ukulele and flute (mediocre at both, thriving anyway), and I’m told I have decent vocals. I’m also deep in a Duolingo spiral, trying to cram Japanese and Spanish into my brain.

I work as a Virtual Assistant, building this blog and other things in whatever hours are left because I am, truly, a burning candle, and retirement would be nice before the flame goes all the way out.

You’ll usually find me in my home office surrounded by random LED lights, which honestly describes my personality pretty well.

Find me elsewhere

Look up @gastalist, and if I’m on a platform, that’s where I’ll be. TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and yes, probably X too, because why not. Can’t find me there? Then I’m not there.