Groovin and Loving It!!!

Great morning became a great day in spite of a long day at work with all the meetings and deadlines. I woke up feeling good and pretty today. Dressed up nicely and put my make up on. Work was hell as usual...but nothing I can't handle. Had a very looooong meeting in the afternoon that lasted until early tonigh...whew! Almost failed to show up with my badminton game. Had to drive like crazy to catch up with my game. Short but good game. Hangout at Venice Piazza...a new commercial place in Mckinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio Taguig. I was too hungry had to eat something rigth after the game. We are planning to play again on Saturday afternoon and possibly go to the gym.

The other day I decided to stop listening to sappy songs and change the line up of my song in my favorite playlist. No mushy or cheesy music but instead everything should be upbeat and dance friendly. Whenever I turn these on I find myself grooving to it...simply loving it. Haven't felt nice for a while and today was really a good day. Maybe because I have come to reconcile with myself. Looking forward to more great days ahead. Love it!!!!

Goodmownin World

Maganda ang gising ko ngayong umaga. Inspired kumbaga. Madaming trabaho kailangan gawin pero looking forward ako sa araw na ito. Had a long drive before going to work and the only bad trip part is the closed bakeshop at Don Bosco Church. I have been meaning to buy tuna pandesal there but it's always close when I visit. You should try the tuna and asado pandesal...for Php 20.00 each. Medyo malaki nman yung bread and hindi tipid sa fillings. Hopefully next time open na sya.

Thinking of what breakfast to have today since maganda ang umaga ko sana masarap nman ang breakfast ko. Healthy eating kaya...buy fruits at Rustan's? Maybe for lunch I'll have fruits and salad.

Sana araw-araw ganito ang gising ko at hanggang matulog ako ay masaya ang pakiramdam. Looking forward sa badminton game and gym later....FINALLY!

Laters...work muna habang nasa mood ako while playing my new playlist on my ipod.

Empire State Of Mind (Part II)- Alicia Keys

Ooohh New York x2
Grew up in a town that is famous as the place of movie scenes
Noise is always loud, there are sirens all around and the streets are mean
If I can make it here, I can make it anywhere, that's what they say
Seeing my face in lights or my name in marquees found down on Broadway

Even if it ain’t all it seems, I got a pocketful of dreams
Baby, I'm from New York
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothing you can't do
Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you
Let's hear it for New York, New York, New Yoooork!

On the avenue, there ain't never a curfew, ladies work so hard
Such a melting pot, on the corner selling rock, preachers pray to God
Hail a gypsy cab, takes me down from Harlem to the Brooklyn Bridge
Some will sleep tonight with a hunger for more than an empty fridge

I'm gonna make it by any means, I got a pocketful of dreams
Baby, I'm from New York
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothing you can't do
Now you're in New York
These street will make you feel brand new

Big lights will inspire you
Let's hear it for New York, New York, New Yoooork!
One hand in the air for the big city,
Street lights, big dreams all looking pretty
No place in the world that can compare
Put your lighters in the air, everybody say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

In New York
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothing you can't do
Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you
Let's hear it for New York, New York, New Yoooork!
***pic from the net

MU

L'amore e cieco

I am beginning to think that my life is a tele novela. Sa dami ng drama at problemang hinaharap parang di sya natatapos. Kung anong klaseng tele novela sana isang syang Korean Novela. For weeks now I am hooked into watching Boys Over Flower. A korean tele novela about 4 rich boys who met a poor laundry girl. She's a character that is why 2 of the lead star fell in love with her. What I like about it are the scenes when they fight and make kulit with each other. The guy is very insensitive and proud pero learning to be humble and be a better person because of the girl. I like the kilig moments when the guy does something or surprise moments to please the girl. Defend her from everyone including his evil mom. Meron pa kayang lalaking ganyan ngayon? Not the rich part but the one who will do those kilig stuff for a girl. The part where he would fight for his love. The part he will never give her up no matter what.

I want to share a quote from the movie "Under the Tuscan Sun" which was sent to me by B---

"Signora, between Austria and Italy, there is a section of the Alps called the Semmering. It is an impossibly steep, very high part of the mountains. They built a train track over these Alps to connect Vienna and Venice. They built these tracks even before there was a train in existence that could make the trip. They built it because they knew some day, the train would come."

"If you smash into something good, you should hold on until it's time to let go. "

Will I ever be happy again? Will I laugh again? That I keep asking myself when I hear people around me laughing and smiling. It's like their life is so happy and full of fun. Will the train ever come? No one knows...but my friends believe it will. Just a matter of time.

1st day back to work

First day back to work after 2 weeks vacation was a tiring day. Catch up on deadlines and deliverables. Hay kakapoy man! Parang bigla nawala ung energy naipon nung bakasyon at naubos agad sa trabaho ngayon ang lakas ko.

Pagods na...pero kailangan pa magtira ng konting lakas para sa lakad mamaya. Bugsy's nman ang punta sa may Salcedo Village. Will post write up on the venue and food if it is blog worthy. Haven't been there and today is the first time. I heard it's a cool place to hangout after work.

Laters...

Back To Work

After a long vacation from Dec 24, 2009-Jan 04, 2010...waahhh back to work na tomorrow. I was beginning to like vacations and weekends and now tapos na. Tagal pa ng mga long weekends and holidays. Ang tagal ng weekend pero was busy shopping and errands for year end. Di man lang nakatravel. Thinking of some lakwatsa and hoping to travel more this year...possible next stop:

• Boracay
• Palawan
• Pagudpod
• Bolinao, Pangasinan
• Caramoan Island
• Camarines Sur
• Batanes
• Zambales
• La Union
• Hong Kong
• Macau
• Singapore
• Malaysia

San pa kaya...sino kaya ang makasama? Sumabit sa kung sino-sinong barkada. Sarap maglakwatsa...nakakamiss maglayas at mag-gooutofcomfortzone mode ulit.

Adobo Club

Was bored today...went out to do some errands for Tatay and met up with friends up north to hangout and get the bagnet pasalubong. They wanted to watch a movie pero I wasn't up to it so decided to have lunch at 4PM...didn't eat anything the whole day so we had to get some food. Went at Don Henrico's along West Avenue...I like the Pesto Cream Pasta.

After eating we decided to grab some coffee at Technopark near QC Circle. We hangout at Starbucks until around 9PM. Umalis lang kasi super pinapapak na ng mosquitoes. The place was relaxing and fresh air.

We went out and thinking of getting dinner...wala na talaga kaming ginawa maghapon kundi kumain. So we decided to go somewhere Timog or Tomas Morato, QC. Everyone agreed to try Bagoong Club. They serve one of the best Bicol Express Camto (beef) and Binagooan Crispy Pork. A was the one who tried it before. The place is homey and used to be a house. Place is packed and we were satisfied with the food. A bit pricey for the average serving though. 5 pcs lean beef for the Bicol Express and price is around Php 245. They are open from 11AM- 11PM. Last order around 10:30PM and break at 3-6PM.

Adobo Club

Scout Dr Loscano, Sacred Heart Quezon City

Ratings: Food Quality 4 out of 5; Price 3 out of 5; Sanitation 4 out of 5

Absolut at Hyatt

Friends and I decided to have an impromptu post New Year Party at Hyatt Hotel and Casino, Manila. Had a quick dinner at the VIP Club area then of course our favorite party place on weekends is at the Music Bar for the drinks. I was with J, B, C, M , A and the rest of the bar staff who is forever friendly and cool people to hangout with. We went in the VIP room to do some singing on the videoke. We had Vodka 7 first...a bottle of my dreaded drink..Absolut Vodka Kurant. I just like Absolut Citron better dunno why. We sang our heart out until the week hours of the night then move to the bar area to party with some cool music. They played great music and was happy they changed the DJ. The bar manager stir up some superb boozed...GREATness as always!

Hyatt have a promo until Jan 31, 2010- You get the cover free if you buy a bottle plus 15 % discount. Net cost is just Php 2,300.

Great Booze...Cool Music..Posh Place...Great People

More post New Year party this week...Keep it coming...We like to party...we like...we like to party!

My Life Plan for 2010

I am trying to come up with my 2010 plan...some call it new year's resolution but I want to call it my life plan. When I want to achieve something I make a list of how to get there. This started when I was still in school.I wasn't born rich and my family worked hard to send me to a good school. In return I try to make good grades and make sure I graduate. I worked hard to get to where I am and proud of what I have achieved. You can say I am a self made person. I have always been independent ever since I was a kid. At some point my parents doesn't even have to look after me all the time. They are confident that I can do things on my own and be myself.

Last year I started making major plans for my life. Then slowly it unfolds and I am able to achieve them somehow. So I continue to do so for this coming year. Things that I would like to look into for 2010:

• Physical/ Health - After I got my diagnosis I need to get a second opinion. I put it off again. For some reason I was scared to hear the doctor say it again but I can't keep avoiding reality. I have to muster the courage to do this and face it alone. First thing I need to give my full attention to come first week of January. Thinking of going back to the gym and may need to enroll myself soon.
• Financials - Getting there... can't complain. God has given me more than enough...more than I need for myself. I am happy that I am able to help my love ones.
• Understand more...I am faced with difficult situations...with difficult people. I need to have more patience and understanding especially with the line of work I am in.
• Love...love more...love myself more.
• Be less angry
• Slow down a bit and enjoy the flowers
• Travel more
• Change my sleeping habits..sleep early and wake up early
• Study/ Review for PMP...this one I really have to push myself into doing the soonest. Another thing I keep in my shelf for a long time.

Will add more later...

Happy New Year

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,

And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne!

Chorus.
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne.
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.

Empire State of Mind

yeah

Yeah I'm out that Brooklyn.
Now I'm down in Tribeca.

Right next to DeNiro
But I'll be hood forever
I'm the new Sinatra
And since I made it here
I can make it anywhere
(Yeah they love me everywhere)

I used to cop in Harlem
All of my Dominicanos (Hey yo)
Right there off of Broadway
Brought me back to that McDonalds
Took it to my stash spot
560 State Street
Catch me in the kitchen like Simmons whipping Pastry
Cruising down 8th street
Off-white Lexus
Driving so slow
(but BK, it's from Texas!!)

Me I'm out that BedStuy
Home of that boy Biggie
now I live on Billboard
and I brought my boys with me
Say what up to Ta-ta
Still sipping Mai Tais
Sitting courtside
Knicks and Nets give me high-5
N**ga, I be Spiked out
I could trip a referee
...tell by my attitude that I'm MOST DEFINITELY FROM...

[Alicia Keys]
New York!!!!
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of,
There's nothing you can’t do,
Now you're in New York!!!
These streets will make you feel brand new,
the lights will inspire you,
Let's hear it for New York, New York, New York

[Jay-Z]
I made you hot n-gga,
Catch me at the X with OG at a Yankee game,
sh-t I made the Yankee hat more famous than a Yankee can,
you should know I bleed Blue, but I ain't a crip tho,
but I got a gang of n-ggas walking with my clique though,
welcome to the melting pot,
corners where we selling rocks,
Afrika bambaataa sh-t,
home of the hip hop,
yellow cab, gypsy cab, dollar cab, holla back,
for foreigners it ain't fitted act like they forgot how to act,
8 million stories out there and they're naked,
city it's a pity half of y’all won’t make it,
me I gotta plug a special and I got it made,
If Jeezy's payin LeBron, I’m paying Dwayne Wade,
3 dice cee-lo
3 card marley,
Labor Day parade, rest in peace Bob Marley,
Statue of Liberty, long live the World Trade,
long live the king yo,
I’m from the Empire State thats…

[Alicia Keys]
In New York!!!!
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of,
There's nothing you can’t do,
Now you're in New York!!!
These streets will make you feel brand new,
the lights will inspire you,
Let's hear it for New York, New York, New York
Welcome to the bright light..

[Jay-Z]
Lights is blinding,
girls need blinders
so they can step out of bounds quick,
the side lines is blind with casualties,
who sip the lite casually, then gradually become worse,
don’t bite the apple Eve,
caught up in the in crowd,
now you're in-style,
and in the winter gets cold en vogue with your skin out,
the city of sin is a pity on a whim.
good girls gone bad, the city's filled with them,
Mommy took a bus trip and now she got her bust out,
everybody ride her, just like a bus route,
Hail Mary to the city your a Virgin,
and Jesus can’t save you life starts when the church ends,
came here for school, graduated to the high life,
ball players, rap stars, addicted to the limelight,
MDMA got you feeling like a champion,
the city never sleeps better slip you a Ambien

[Alicia Keys]
New York!!!!
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of,
There's nothing you can’t do,
Now you're in New York!!!
These streets will make you feel brand new,
the lights will inspire you,
Let's hear it for New York, New York, New York

[Alicia Keys]
One hand in the air for the big city,
Street lights, big dreams all looking pretty,
no place in the World that can compare,
Put your lighters in the air, everybody say yeaaahh
come on, come, yeah,

[Alicia Keys]
New York!!!!
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of,
There's nothing you can’t do,
Now you're in New York!!!
These streets will make you feel brand new,
the lights will inspire you,
Let's hear it for New York, New York, New York

***pic from net

2009 going 2010

2 days to go and new year na nman. ano ba ang ginagawa ng mga tao bago mag bagong taon? karamihan ay nasa vacation mode na talaga...visit relatives and travel...shopping for new year handa...buying polka dots na shirt...buying round shape fruits...last minute errands and deadlines on payables. Eto ang listahan ko bago at hanggang mag New Year:

• Clean House = Check
• Clean Car = Check
• Pay Bills = Check
• Bank Stuff = Check
• Salon & Spa = tomorrow
• Planning a Trip for Family = Ongoing
• Food and Drinks for Media Noche = Dec 31
• Beach Trip = Jan 2-3
• Happy Day = Jan 4 (sana...pero wag umasa)
• Work Na Naman = Jan 05 :(

I am happy I am able to finish all my errands and responsibilities ahead of time. I want 2010 to be a better year for me and my love ones. I want to take charge of my life and hopefully coming years will be promising.

Next blog will be my New Year's Resolution...good luck!

***pic from the net

Come Closer - Iklan

this is for you Love

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Come closer

Come closer
Come closer to me now
Can't wait any longer
Come closer to me now

Ah hoo what you do to me X2

I can feel you in the air
When it's like you're everywhere
And the world can disappear
Just as long as you are near

Your smile is my whole world
Come closer to me now
I've waited forever
Come closer to me now

Ah hoo what you do to me X2

Now you got me in your spell
It's the best I've ever felt
Feel you breathing in my soul
Cause I know you're heaven sent

Take all of my senses
Come closer to me now
I've got no defenses
Come closer to me now

A hoo what you do to me X2

Now MORE Than Ever

When people have been together as long as we have,
they sometimes neglect to express their feelings as often as they should.
Sometimes they forget,
Sometimes they just take it for granted
That it's understood...
And sometimes " I LOVE YOU"
just doesn't seem strong enough to express the deep emotions they feel.
I know I am guilty of not telling you " I LOVE YOU" as often as I should.
So today for all the times I should have said it,
I want to say " I LOVE YOU"...
and I mean it Now MORE than Ever!

*** hallmark card

The light in my Heart

I picture you there while I'm sitting here

Trying to distact myself from missing you so much

It's not easy...my thoughts always find a way to come back to you.

Your silhouette's in the background of every image in my mind, and your voice runs through my head just like a love song.

Sometimes I think I'll see you in a crowd, but it's not you-
It's just wishful thinking.
I want so much to be able to touch your arms, hold you close...feel your heart beating warm against mine.
But all I'm left with here is this incredible sense
of missing everything about you.
I want you to know that every day
I travel the endless stretch of time till we can be together again, and every night I keep the light on in my heart-
The light of love just for you.

***hallmark card

Merry Ba Chistmas Mo?

Merry ba ang Christmas mo? Ito na yata ang isa sa mga malungkot kong Pasko. A few minutes before 12 midnight I was still hoping Christmas spirit would visit me. I came prepared with all the gifts and noche buena food. All presents wrapped days before...went to the grocery to buy food and even ordered the famous desert from Ange.

I got gifts alrights...calls from friends and unexpected people. Nagkabigyaan na ng regalo pero bakit di ako masaya? Bakit wala pa din ako sa wisyo ng Pasko? Is it because T is away in Dubai? Is it because si J and B ay nag-ala Grinch at nagkulong sa bahay nila? Dahil ba hindi tumwag si M? Dahil ba hindi dumating ang Tatay ko? Kung ano man ang dahilan hanggang sa araw na ito ay di ko maisip. Buong araw na to ako ay natulog...nag dvd marathon ng Boys Over Flower...at eto nagsasalaysay ng walang kwentang araw ko. Ang tanging nakakatuwa sa araw na ito ay nakita ko si Jun Pyo ng maghapon sa tv.

Ako lang ata ang tao na namigay ng regalo sa lahat ng bata. I figured if I am not in the mood for this midnight celebration then at least make the kids happy. Mas naramdaman ko pa ang Pasko nung nagsisimba ako ng misa de gallo. Gumigising ng maaga at kahit papungas-pungas pa eh drive na papunta ng CCP para magsimba. Sa araw-araw na pagsisimba ko ay kinakausap ko si Bro. Nagpasalamat sa lahat ng blessings at dinasal ang aking healing.

Merry ba ang Christmas mo? Sana nman para kahit isa sa atin ay naramdaman ang Pasko. Happy Pasko sa inyong lahat na MAHAL ko!

All I Want For Christmas Is YOU - Mariah Carey

I don't want a lot for Christmas
There's just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is... You

I don't want a lot for Christmas
There's just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
You baby

I won't ask for much this Christmas
I don't even wish for snow
I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't even stay awake to
Hear those magic reindeers click
'Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do
Baby all I want for Christmas is you
Ooh baby
All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air
And everyone is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won't you bring me the one I really need
Won't you please bring my baby to me...

Oh I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just want to see my baby
Standing right outside my door
Oh I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby all I want for Christmas is... You
All I want for Christmas is you... baby (repeat and fade)

In A Relationship...Whootttwhooot

I was browsing through my FB when I stumbled upon an update from my friend G. Change in relationship status from "Single" to "In a Relationship". I was shocked for I just saw him yesterday morning and didn't mention anything. I knew he was seeing someone and told me it is getting serious.

He's been a friend for sometime now. Though we don't see each other often we manage to catch up everytime we talk. We know what is going with each other and manage to keep each other posted on anything. He's been single for a while,  had his share of the dating scene, meeting up people and have been in a long search for his half. There is always that "almost relationship" encounters but the girls turn out to be users or losers. But I guess that is God's way of saving him for the right one.

I remember we had a chat a few days back and was talking about being single and lonely especially on Christmas. But what do you know the unexpected happened and just right about before Christmas.

I am super happy for you friend. You deserve it and I hope she turns out to be THE ONE! You restored my faith in LOVE. Yahoooo for you!

Emotion = ANGRY

Emotions = ANGRY
Level = 10
Reason = Stupid and Annoying MORON
Action Plan = Ignore the Stupid-Annoying-MORON
Rationale = He thinks he is smart...But of course I am SMARTER!

SUCKS TO BE YOU!

Cosmic Symphony

I used to dread Fridays and weekends but beginning to love it again. Time to party, get together with people, hangout without thinking of tomorrow's work. I had a great time last Friday and this weekend...and looking forward to the next one. We planned some activities next week...will go play badminton, catch up with friends on some hangout time, maybe a bit of jogging, more shopping and chillax time with Family. I just did most of my shopping this week and a bit more later then go to mass. I am glad to feel happy on weekends again. Looking forward to vacations and holidays. More time for things I love to do, more time to study, more time to workout, more time for friends and people I love. More I LOVE time. More Me and Them Time.

Crossing my fingers. The universe is conspiring and this is what you call Cosmic Symphony.

***pic from the net

Fall For You - Nina

the song I would love to keep singing over and over...


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There's a right or wrong to know for everything
And the truth is somewhere written in between
But there's always something missing in the dark
There you'll find the true condition of the heart

Well, I can visualize the pieces of a dream,
And it's not as far away as it may seem
But if truth be told, it is you that holds the key
To the question that defines my destiny

chorus

I've been in love, a time or two
I've seen the world, when i'm with you
I wanna fly and spread my wings
I don't wanna cry, I wanna sing
I wanna live and take a chance
I'm not afraid to love again
I wanna fall, fall for you
And I want you to fall for me too

I've hadplenty conversations with my heart
Coz I want this thing to work, not fall apart
So, I ask my heart how it can be so sure
And it answers me because your heart is pure

I have every expectation that is true
Coz my heart won't lie to me, much less to you
But if truth be told, it is you that holds the key
To the future that becomes our destiny

chorus

Unto the mountain snow that melts into the stream
My heart goes like a river to sea
To the heavens up above,
I pray to God our destiny is love

Asan ang Pasko?

Malamig na ang simoy ng hangin. Madaming parol at ilaw ang nakasabit sa mga bahay at pasyalan. Malapit na magsimula ang simbang gabi. Madami na din nagtitinda ng bibingka at puto bungbong sa mga tabi-tabi. Nagsimula na ang mga tiangge (bazaare) magbukas hanggang hating gabi. Kabikabilang mga selebrasyon ng Christmas Party.

Pero bakit ganon? Bakit hindi ko maramdaman ang pasko? Nagsimula na ko mamili ng pangregalo pero di ko pa din maisip na 14 araw na lang at pasko na. Bakit nga ba ganon? Dahil ba bihira na sa ngayon ang nagreregalo? Dahil ba ang mga tao ay aligaga sa kung ano pang bagay at nakakalimot na sa tunay na halaga ng pasko?

Oo nga at magastos ang pasko at kadalasan butas ang bulsa ko sa kakabigay ng regalo. Nung bata pa ako madalas ako ang nakakatanggap ng regalo at pinagluluto ng magulang ko. Ngayon ako ay nasa edad na ako nman ang dapat magbigay at maghanda ng noche buena. Sinimulan kong gawin to mga ilang taon na ang nakakaraan mula ng ako ay magkatrabaho.

Taon-taon pinipilit ko na maghanda at maging masaya ang pasko kasama ng pamilya. Pinauuwi ang mga pinsan mula sa Cebu para makapiling namin. Simple man ang regalo ko ito ay galing sa puso at pinaghirapan. Para sa akin ang pasko ay okasyon ng pagbibigay at pasasalamat. Ako ay mapalad na nagkaroon ng maayos na buhay kahit na madami akong pinagdaanan na paghihirap. Para sa akin pera lang yan...di nyan mapapantayan ang kaligayahan na mabibigay mo sa kapwa mo. Konting sakripisyo at minsan lang to.

Asan na ba si Christmas Spirit? Sana nman dalawin nya ako.
***pic from the net

Workout and Diet Plan

I have been meaning to work out, go on a strict diet and lose some weight. Reason primarily for health and vanity is secondary. Been putting it off for so loooong. Finally was able to start yesterday...hopefully be able to continue until I reach my desired weight. Just doing my usual workout routine (which is proven effective ever since) at home for now and hopefully enroll myself in a gym nearby work by January.

Routine:

• Stretching
• Cardio: Jumping Jacks, Jog and thinking of getting myself a skipping rope
• Arm workout: dumb bells
• Tummy, Love Handles and Butt: Ab Rocket
• Waist: Figure Slimmer
• Legs and Butt: Squats, Leg Swings
• Cardio: Jumping Jacks, Jog
• Cool Down Stretching
• Hydrate while doing your routine

Food Intake:

• Make sure to eat breakfast and don't skip the main meals. Eat less during dinner. Try to avoid Carbs especially rice. If you can do the after 6PM diet (no food intake after 6PM) then that would be better. Out body burn less calories during the night because of lack of activity.
• No or Less Salt, Sugar and Oil
• No color on liquid intake (in short water lang pwede)
• Do a calorie count (I am on a 1,200 calorie per day)...measure your intake (Ex: 2 matchbox size lean meat, half cup rice, 1 cup of steamed vegetables and 1 fruit). Download a calorie list and substitute over the net. Will look for one and publish later on.
• Know the food substitute (Ex: 1 cup rice = 2 slices of white bread= 1 cup of pasta = 300 cal)
• Better to cook your own food so you are sure what's in it. Avoid buying fast food
• Eat more vegetables, fish and fruits (not the sweet ones for they are packed with glucose)

Will post more diet and exercise materials on my upcoming blogs. Day 2 ko today...Goodluck sa akin! Sana mapanindigan ko to.

Star ng Pasko

So far one of the best station id of a tv station (ABS CNB) for Christmas...may recall and ma LSS (last song syndrome) ka talaga

Star ng Pasko

Kapamilya Stars

Kung kailan pinakamadilim
Ang mga tala ay mas nagniningning
Gaano man kakapal ang ulap
Sa likod nito ay may liwanag

Ang liwanag na ito
Nasa ‘ting lahat
May sinag ang bawat pusong bukas
Sa init ng mga yakap
Maghihilom ang lahat ng sugat

Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw
Walang iba kundi ikaw
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko

Tayo ang ilaw sa madilim na daan
Pagkakapit bisig lalong higpitan
Dumaan man sa malakas na alon
Lahat tayo’s makakaahon

Ang liwanag na ito
Nasa ‘ting lahat
May sinag ang bawat pusong bukas
Sa init ng mga yakap
Maghihilom ang lahat ng sugat

Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw
Walang iba kundi ikaw
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko

Kikislap ang pag-asa
Kahit kanino man
Dahil ikaw Bro, dahil ikaw Bro
Dahil ikaw Bro
Ang star ng pasko

Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko

Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw
Walang iba kundi ikaw
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko
 (3 X)

Dahil ikaw Bro, dahil ikaw Bro
Dahil ikaw Bro
Ang star ng pasko!

***pic from the net

Another One Bites the Dust- Part 2

Here is the continuation of the wedding story. As predicted I was teased right when I entered the church until I left the party. First it was my friends...then up to the Mother Of the Bride. Wedding bashing went as:

• "ticking time bomb yan si...kaw kailan?"- my war bro
• "ikaw ang tagal....bilisan mo na?"- MOB
• "who you with? any boyfriend?"- guy in the party
• "wala kang plus one?"- newly engaged friend
• "next time sana wedding mo na attend namin ha?"- my co-worker
• "bago ako...mauna ka."- single gal with a new bf who is at her early 20's
• "naka 2 na kami o...ikaw kahit 1 wala pa"- mommy with 2 kids
• "baka mauna pa si... kesa sa'yo"- a friend pertaining to a sister of our friend who is in college

I am single but that doesn’t mean I don't have a life. What's up with these people? A person does have an option to get hitched or not. I do enjoy my singlehood and not even thinking of jumping yet. My other friend sympathized with me for he gets a lot of teasing on gatherings as well. Admittedly we do get lonely and also hope for that day when you will say your “I do's". But then people are cut differently...maybe I am not meant for that getting married thing. If it happens then so be it and if it doesn’t then that's life.

I did get proposals before but declined them...I don't and will never get married for the wrong reason. As for the people who have blissfully found their other half...I am happy for you. You are one lucky couple to have found your THE ONE (will write more about this on my coming blogs). Congratulations friend!

Another One Bites the Dust- Part 1

Everyone in my circle are either married, getting married or pregnant or engaged. What's up with that? Am I the only one left (I still have Ms. B around...hehehe. So Ms. B don't jump yet)?

I will be attending another wedding tomorrow morning. A dear friend of mine finally decided to tie the knot. They have been together for years and of course the next step is to get married.

For sure I will get a lot of teasing from my coupled friends. I have been attending weddings alone and without a date ever since they knew me. Always called on bouquet throwing...I had to hide or go out all the time. There were instances I wasn't able to escape but lucky not to be on the spotlight. What's with that bouquet and garter crap. Whoever invented this stupid activity must be really crazy. This is like cursing all the single people and parading them to everyone. Take your pick...they aren't taken yet.

This is my pre-wedding story. Will be writing the second part of this story after tomorrow. This should be interesting. Since I am there might as well enjoy the food, ignore the teasing and have fun with friends.

Healthy Eating

I have been craving for soup, sandwich and fruits lately. Don't have an appetite for heavy meals or rice. Last week was pasta week. This week it's soup, sandwich and fruits. After the Soup kitchen incident I ended up buying the soup at Chef d' Angelo..their bacon and potato chowder taste good considering the price (Php 55.00). Though the serving isn't much and just good for starters not as a whole meal. This inspired me to cook my own chowder.

Went to the grocery and got some stuff right after work. For the Bacon Potato Chowder: bacon, carrots, potatoes, onion, milk, whole corn in can, cream of chicken and croutons. Then some fruits : Cantaloupe, grapes and strawberry. I bought an Italian BMT at Subway (Php 99.00 for sandwich of the day). Barely finished the whole sandwich and the other half ended as my breakfast today.

My own version of the Bacon Potato Chowder

Market Cafe, Hyatt Hotel and Casino

I was fortunate to try several hotel buffets in the metro but by far Hyatt Hotel and Casino in Ermita, Manila is one of the best. They have wide selection of food : Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Deserts, Roast and Grilled (steaks, lobsters, fish, etc), Salads, Fresh Fruits, Drinks (free flowing of soda, coffee and beer). The ambiance is bright but relaxing plus the staff are friendly and service is great.

It was Mr B's birthday and we decided to eat at Market Cafe in Hyatt. I also celebrated my birthday here with M, family and a few friends last May. This place is usually packed during lunch especially dinner. Lunch are served from 11AM-2PM while dinner at 7PM-10PM daily. The rest of the day they serve the usual menu.

Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila

1588 Pedro Gil cor M.H. Del Pilar, Malate,

Manila, Philippines 1004

Tel: +63 2 245 1234 Fax: +63 2 247 1234

Email: manila.casino@hyatt.com

Ratings: Taste: 5 out of 5; Food Quality 5 out of 5; Price 4 out 5 (Php 1, 490 lunch & Php 1,650 dinner); Sanitation: 5 out of 5

Top to Bottom: Tempura, Steak, Grilled Bacon and Tomatoes, Salad, Steamed Lobster & Stir Fried Shrimp, Grilled Lobster and Kani Roll, California Maki. (I failed to take photos of other food...I was enjoying myself too much. )

Hate Wednesday

Tomorrow is Wednesday...coding day again. I hate it when I can't drive my car out because I had to wait long to get a cab. Morning rush of course...had to walk 4 blocks to get to the corner street where I have better chances of getting a cab to work. Pag minamalas ka it's either it is super hot or raining hard. Then after work rush...everyone is itching to come home. So here we go again...I had to find a good spot where no one else is hailing a cab (which is very unlikely here in the metro). It's either you stay home late and avoid the traffic rush or squeeze your way with the other commuters to fight over that one karag-karag taxi.

Wednesday BS! Bad morning madalas tuloy dahil sa paghahanap pa lang ng taxi toxic na. Goodluck na lang with me tomorrow. Hoping for luck!

Pasaway na Kris Kringle

What can I buy for Php 500 that is worth giving on Christmas for a Kris Kringle? This is going to be a very difficult task especially that the person I am giving this is special. It's easier to buy a gift that is worth more than this than constraining myself with a budget. I am forced to abide by the arrangement...crisis kasi ang lahat ng tao at this Christmas kailangan magtipid. Hmmm...nuninuninuni...ako kaya ay magwagi sa task na ito? Kasi nman si Big Brother eh pahirap sa task na to...waaahhh!!!

Survival Kit

A Girl's Survival Kit in getting by your day and do something meaningful and productive:

• Friends- who you can tag along anywhere ; who never gets tired listening to your stories no matter how stupid they may sound; meet old friends that you haven't seen for a while; make new friends
• Family- hangout with them and do something fun...we have been busy with so many things that we don't get to do this a lot.
• Shopping- lots of shopping to dress yourself up and look good
• Exercise & Sports- you need to look and feel healthy about yourself...so wear those rubber shoes and start running or play badminton
• Trip to a Salon/ Spa- nothing beats pampering yourself and not to mention increasing your marketability
• Out of Town Trips- venture into the unknown, lots of travel
• Read- start reading that book that you've been dying to read for ages
• Study- enroll in a class or course...will definitely take all of your time not to mention increase your mental state. Study and take that certification that you have been putting off for so long.
• Project- start a project...either for yourself or for a cause...start a foundation or teach street kids (been wanting to do this)

These are just things on top of my head now...any other suggestions are very much welcome.

Wham! Burgers

Craving for a super tasty 1/3 pound heavy weight burger? Try the "Wham! Burgers" for a change. They got different selections of burgers and fries. A great food buddy while watching a movie. I love their Bronco burger though I can't finish the whole thing. Make sure you are hungry if you are to order one for this is very filling. Meat is cooked the way it is, in spite of the size it is not too messy and you can really taste the flavor and burgen bun is not soggy. They have different braches everywhere the metro but so far I have tried the one in Robinson's Place Mall in Ermita, Malate Manila plus another one along Katipunan. if I remember right the first time I tasted this was when I watched Transformers 2. I must say one of the BEST burger in town!

Ratings: Taste: 5 out of 5; Food Quality: 5 out of 5: Price: 4 out of 5 (Php 120-150); Sanitation: 4 out of 5

Som's Noodle House

Great Thai food that is affordable not to mention the generous serving doesn't come by easily especially if you are looking for that distinct taste. Try Som's Noodle House- it's a turo-turo/ carinderia style resto in a posh location. They have variety of viands, noodles and fried rice to choose from. Whenever we go here we always order their Phad Thai with Shrimp, Spring Rolls and Cat Fish Salad. One of our favorite take outs when craving for something spicy and tasty. Though it does not compare to those authentic Thai restaurant but it is definitely worth the price. The usual comment I get when I bring my friends with me to eat there is that they put too much sugar on almost all dishes. I don't know why that is but I think their food will taste better if they don't put much. I usually request my dish cooked more spicy and less sweet so my order taste better. You can choose from beef, chicken or shirmp to go with your order of noodles or rice.


This Noodle house is literally just a house with tons of tables outside. I suggest to come early to get a table or just order for take outs. Tis place gets really packed especially during meal hours. Parking is very difficult beacuse you just park on side streets so I always end up calling to order ahead and just pick it up.


Ratings: Food: 3 out of 5 (they put too much sugar on everything); Price: 5 out of 5; Food Quality: 4 out of 5 (freshly cooked); Sanitation: 3 out of 5


SOMS Noodle House, Makati
5921 Alger St. Poblacion (go along Kalayaan, and turn into the street of Grilla Rockwell)
Makati City, Metro Manila
(02) 483 3554

(Top to Bottom: Phad Thai with Shrimp, Chicken in Red Curry, Fried Tonto, Tom Yum Soup, Spring Rolls)