Weekender: Cavite roadtrip

After a few months of hiatus from travels(my last was Tokyo in April), we managed to have a quick visit to the province of Cavite this week. We needed to go to a wake in Manila Memorial Park in Dasmarinas, where a sister of my husband's friend died due to breast cancer at the young age of thirty-five. We also planned to visit a longtime friend's cafe. It was hitting two birds in one stone kinda day.

Sunday shopping and Cafe Via Mare

As I've mentioned in this post, one of my goals this year is to have more bonding time with my Mom. She is 77 years old and still healthy but we all know what old age means. I lost my Daddy almost ten years ago to Liver cancer after four months of going in and out of the hospital and up to this day we all miss him so much. The void that he left in our lives is irreplaceable. That was an eye opener for all of us. Life is short, we should live our lives not only to be happy, but with meaning or purpose. Life becomes meaningful when we give a part of ourselves, be it tender loving care or our precious time to others.

New Year 2019

This year's celebration was a bit gloomy. Raining incessantly days before the last day of 2018 dampened my spirit.  Akala ko Christmas lang uulan pero due to typhoon Usman, pati rin pala New Year. I think this would be the first time that we'll celebrate it with rain pouring outside. So paano na ang fireworks? It will be a boring New Year's eve, I thought.

Gluten free diet

My husband is back to eating rice{instead of bread} again even during breakfast. I told him to try the gluten free diet after suffering from bloating, indigestion and sometimes rashes whenever he eats which made him lost a considerable amount of weight in the past year. I was stressed too whenever he suffers because sometimes I feel guilty because I'm the one in charge with regards to our meals. So I tried researching online. Good thing I'm very much aware of diets because I'm into fitness and wellness myself. 

Baclaran church and Ayala Mall Cloverleaf

I decided to tag along with my husband to his work today. 

exercise to eat

I've been going to the gym twice a week now. I told my husband I need a motivation like a beach trip. Same day last year I was five to seven pounds thinner yata. Para siyang walang narinig. Haha. 

It's a far cry from my usual last year and that is four times a week. I wish to return to that kind of normalcy again.

Specially when you're eating like this post gym...

Monday food blessings

 flowers bought after Sunday mass

I spent a lot of my time in the kitchen. Not just because I’m the Mommy of the house. I just love cooking for my fam and sometimes for giveaways. I made macaroni salad today so I can give some to my Mom(and siblings) who’s celebrating her wedding anniversary with my deceased Dad. It could have been their 49th.

Grammy Monday

I almost forgot that it's the Grammy's today. Masyado ko kasi kinareer preparation ng BOTD (breakfast of the day) ko. Haha.

Australian Open 2018

True authority comes from God's love- today's homily in a nutshell

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Sunday's food blessing was like a sort of a miss because I was looking for Mussels(Tahong) and Galunggong in the market this morning but I failed. Instead...

Fried Tulingan + Swam o Tinolang Halaan

Verdict: Don't settle next time. Tahong and Galunggong are the best.

gym day + Tuna Pasta

I was able to squeeze in some 'me time' today. After my usual household chores, I told my husband that I'll go the gym for an hour of zumba. Muntik pa di matuloy. I felt lazy after lunch but willpower won. Maybe because I need to go to the bank and pay some of my online purchases. Yes, you heard it right. This early I broke one of my 2018 goals. Waaah! It was an impulsive buy but I really like the items and the rest is history. If there's any consolation, it's not that expensive naman. But I would really, really need to control myself next time.

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Delimondo vs Palm corned beef

My sister sent us a message on our messenger group with my siblings informing us that our Mom wasn't feeling well yesterday. She had an over fatigue from last weekend's activities. I cooked Chicken Tinola for lunch and visited her. I dropped by first at the wet market to buy veggies, pitchi-pitchi and rice. Good thing she's feeling better na as in she's up and about. As always, I went home with my loot bag- she gave me organic eggs and popcorn!

Ginataang Tilapia

No frills Ginataang Tilapia{in coco milk} for today's lunchie. I usually put Pechay leaves for my veggies but eggplant is what's available in the fridge atm. 🐟

Yellow Fin

April 10, 2016

Back in 2009, I thoroughly enjoyed Davao as a foodie haven. I was particularly impressed with how delicious(and fresh) their food were. I loved Banok's Inasal chicken, Blugre's Durian coffee, Pearl Farm's lunch buffet and Davao Marina Tuna's crab and Tangigue.

Right after our visit at the Phil. Eagle center, we specifically chose to eat at Yellow Fin Lanang branch, a three minute drive away from our hotel. We were surprised that it wasn't that full since it was lunch time, but I already liked the vibe around the resto. I suspected that the reason might be Pacquiao's fight with Bradley. A lot of people were still in the comfort of their homes watching. After a few hours under the summer sun, it was a refreshing treat that the place was clean, quiet and cold enough.

Teresita's and Magnolia ice cream

I know this is one of those food related posts again. I should've been a food blogger instead, right? Haha.

But I'm too weight conscious to be one. 

Food galore

Disclaimer: If you're on a diet, skip this post. It will be detrimental to your health. 

We love to eat but not too much that we can't handle. Would you believe we haven't tried any of the booming buffet restos around? It's our choice. Medyo talo kasi kami; Hubby and I are a lil conscious with our weight plus my son's a picky eater. 

We still enjoy dining out at least twice a week or get invited in family gatherings like birthdays and the like.

Dekada Historic Filipino cuisine

June 28, 2015

It was a late 12th birthday celebration for my nephew. We weren't able to celebrate it because they went to Sierra Madre resort for a quick getaway last May 27.

Random Tuesday

This is one of those days when my husband was the one who initiated for us to go malling. So I immediately jumped on the offer. I needed to go to the grocery  and he wants to have a massage. We will wait and meet up with our son na rin whose coming from work para sabay na kami umuwi.

But before we proceed to our individual plans, we ended up having our merienda first at Cafe Mary Grace. At first, we sat on the noisy side of the cafe. Na-stress ang asawa ko. Natuturete daw siya sa daldalan ng mga katabi namin. He wants to eat in peace daw. Haha. We requested to be transferred. 

diamond jubilee birthday

We are celebrating my Aunt's 75th birthday today. She is our Aunt(my Mom's cousin) cum Yaya since childhood. She never married and just devoted her entire life to us. She was able to take care of my son for some time and nowadays, my nephews and niece. We are very lucky to have her. We are happy that she survived an accident while crossing the street last November brought by an irresponsible motorcycle rider. Would you believe that was the first time she was hospitalized? Hindi pa natural ang cause. She has a very strong body that one time I asked her what her secret diet is. Haha.

at the playground and some Chocolate Kiss treats

After days of no exercise because of monsoon rains, we headed today to our favorite playground. My husband ran while I biked for 13 kilometers. It was still gloomy at 3pm and we didn't feel much humidity unlike weeks ago. 

Rainy day specials

I've been having headaches since Monday which forced me to get a massage yesterday. My throat is itchy. Nahawa yata ako sa husband ko. 

I want Marian's healing hands(remember her?) to ease whatever pain I was in. Paborito ko ngang linya sa asawa ko "ayokooo nang ganitong buhay!" and he would grin at me. He knows how energetic I am kaya alam niya na naiirita ako kapag di ko magawa yung usual na gawain ko.