Happy 22nd!

First out of town trip in Tagaytay city, August 1993

It's my unico hijo's birthday today and we're happy that we could celebrate it with him with a quick escape from Manila's humid weather.

why I love blogging

My first love. Although, I gave birth to my first site because I was depressed or in the lowest point of my life, it helped me tremendously in not just coping but I was able to survived those hard times eventually. In the past, I came up with at least three sites, count na natin ang Multiply.

warning: bawal mag-shopping

I will be having a self-imposed shopping ban starting today. I may not be an impulsive buyer or a big spender, but I have to do this to reach my money goals at the end of the year. I have everything I need. I have new clothes and shoes/sandals that I haven't worn yet. I'm confident that would tide me over the whole year round.

Lunch date at Mongkok and Coffee Bean

May 6, 2015

It was long overdue. Again. It should have been December, but life happened as always. I was occupied with family matters. She was busy with her school work, as she is a former co-teacher of mine in our first school/work place as newly graduates from the University of Sto. Tomas.

I love CBTL's ambience, Shangrila Plaza East Wing

IHOP dinner

April 29, 2015

Since my son bought the tickets out of his own pocket, we promised him that we will treat him to an early dinner.

Shake my head

I can't help but be amused with people nowadays. In this age of instagram and facebook, a lot seems to enjoy this instant celebrity status in social media. Noon ang tawag doon KSP lang, kulang sa pansin. Ngayon, kapag marami kang followers or likes, feeling sikat ka. Don't get me wrong. Natutuwa din ako kapag maraming nakaka-appreciate sa pictures ko, but I definitely don't dwell on that. I don't post pics just to gain popularity or to impress people. Bad yun. I'm talking about people who goes overboard. They tend to lose their true sense of self. 

Organic

I'm loving my organic garden. It is summer, but so far, they're thriving. 

chili leaves for my Tinola

Tropical Halo-halo

The culprit why my sugar level must be high nowadays. It is my current addiction. Much better than Chowking or Razon's which I think is becoming too expensive nowadays. Nilalanggam na ako.

Go, Manny!

Kahit umay na umay na ako sa balita about Manny Pacquiao, no thanks to the media hype, as a Filipino, I'm sending my best wishes and good vibes to our Pambansang Kamao. I know you can beat Mayweather.

To quote Manny, "Let's get it on!"!

Ankapawa 2015

I was invited by my Mom to this annual gathering of Leytenos on Labor day specifically Dagami town in honor of the feast of their patron saint, St. Joseph. It is usually celebrated with a mass, dinner, raffle and some socials like dancing and singing here in Manila. I'm not sure though how they celebrate it in the province.

He is also known as the patron saint of workers, being a carpenter himself.

Finals game at Smart Araneta coliseum

After our sumptous dinner at IHOP yesterday, the boys headed to the coliseum while I mall hopped.

Booked

April 27, 2015

Eto na naman. I was contemplating how and when will we celebrate my son's birthday this May. He initially told me that he will be joining a Cosplay event in Pampanga on the very same date. I was disappointed but I didn't dwell on it and eventually plan for alternative days instead.

PBA Finals

My son will treat his Tatay tomorrow to a basketball game, last of a best of seven series. They are both rooting for Rain or Shine. Thank you, unico hijo and good luck to your team. 

Reborn

a gift but I can't remember who gave it to me...

I remember late 90's I had this strong liking to anything silver. Even accessories, too. Nauso noon as an alternative to gold. Takaw mata kasi dito. In a third world country, it's considered a suicide wearing them most especially when you take public transpo. Either ma-snatch sa iyo or ma-holdap ka.

Capodimonte

My favorite side trip when I'm in Greenhills is to go around the furniture shops at the second floor. 

Always drawn to anything European when it comes to home interior, I spotted this one quickly and I was right. It is made in Capodimonte, Italy. I'm in love with a decor which costs P55k, brand new. 

Goodbye, Iphone

I called Fifth Avenue Friday morning to ask about my phone's situation. I didn't have high expectations. But the lady told me it's working na daw and they need my Apple ID to fully restore it. I was ecstatic. 

errands + movietime: Avengers Age of Ultron

April 22, 2015

It is customary for my boys to watch these Avengers' movies on the first day. Ayaw daw nila maunahan ng mga spoilers. My husband and son has work so I was tasked to go to the mall early and purchase advance movie tickets the same day. It's fine with me since I need to go to the adjacent mall to have my phone repaired also. 

Fifth Avenue

April 22, 2015

I was praying for a miracle that my phone won't die any soon. For some, napakaliit na bagay. But for me, it's a source of stress. Remember, stress is the usual source of an illness kaya it needs attention on my part. I bought this  from my own savings last 2013 for p34,000+ for the first time. I don't buy gadgets. My husband buys it for me. In my opinion, it's not a good investment and I would rather buy jewelry which appreciates in time. Or something for my kitchen which would make me one happy cook/baker. Sobrang nanghihinayang ako.

on impulse

Last Tuesday I had this inclination to turn on my iphone which was laid to rest last January without warning even with a newly replaced battery. I charged it first and leave it to attend to my usual routine in the morning. I almost jumped for joy when I saw that the icons were back. Hindi na yung usual Apple icon. Hallelujah!

Visma Massage and Accutherapy

April 14, 2015

I woke up with a throbbing mild headache. Mild, because at 4am I was still able to prepare for my son's breakfast before going to work. This is our usual routine Mondays thru Fridays.