Happy BEARday to You!

Sharing you some snaps from my cousin's surprise birthday party last weekend. Happy to be one of the fab kasabwats. :)

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#PrayForBohol

If you've been reading my blog, you're probably aware that my husband and I had our honeymoon in Bohol 6 months ago. We were able to explore and enjoy its beauty so it's really heartbreaking to look at the After-the-Earthquake photos of a place close to our hearts. After hearing the sad news, I couldn't help but revisit my blog posts of our Bohol adventure and reminisce our beautiful memories of this Visayan gem.

  

Let us continue to pray for Bohol and the rest of Central Visayas and Mindanao.

God bless us all.

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Enchantingly EKciting!

I've been to Enchanted Kingdom for the nth time so I pretty much have an idea of what to look forward to: GUARANTEED FUN FUN FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. And even though I expect some body cramps after hours of walking around and ride-hopping and irita tendencies because of the scorching heat of the sun, none of that stopped us from bringing the partey partey to EK for my niece's birthday two weeks ago.

  

The newest additions to its rides and attractions are EKstreme Tower Ride and Disk-O-Magic. I'm actually not adventurous when it comes to theme park rides but after hours of contemplation, I was able to convince myself to try EKstreme. BUT BUT BUT while on our way, they announced that they will be closing the park in a few minutes. We didn't notice that it was nearly 9PM. Haaaay! Sayaaaang!! (BUTI NA LANG!) Hehehehe!

 

But wait, there's moooooore!!! In celebration of its 18th Anniversary, Enchanted Kingdom offers a couple of exciting promos. One of those is their Birthday Promo. Now, you can celebrate your special day at EK for FREE. Yep! You read it right. FREE!!! Sounds music to your kuripot ears, eh? hehehe! Just present a valid proof of your actual birth date and they will give you a special wristband that entitles you to have free entrance, discounts and aside from that, you can also enjoy countless birthday greetings from their staff as you roam around the park. My niece was actually amazed that almost everyone knew it was her birthday. Oh diba, celebrity status for a day! How cool is that? :)      

Visit their website for more info about their promos.

www.enchantedkingdom.com.ph

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Funny Marriage Quote

To all the husbands out there, please read!!!

Bwahahaha

Happy weekend shopping wifeeeeeys!! :)

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Fruit of the Day (FOTD): Rambutan

This is probably one of the randomest ideas I had in my entire blogging adventure. Out of the many pressing issues we have in our society, I decided to talk about....dandadadan...fruits. Yeah, Yeah. I, too, was like "What the F?" As in..."What the Fruit???" hihihi! Sorry guys but I also want you to be involved in my healthy living campaign. Since the Rambutan season here in the Philippines is not over yet, this is my very first FOTD post.

THROWBACK: Photos above were taken 3 years ago

Let me give you a brief intro first. I was born and raised in Manila so I never really had a province where I can take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. Yep, I was that little girl in school where the getting-to-know-stage always went something like this: "San province nyo?" "Ay, wala eh." -End of conversation- So when I got married, it's really a bonus that my husband was born in Tiaong, Quezon where his parents currently live. It was like I wanted to gather all my former classmates for a press conference--"I have an announcement to make. MAY PROBINSYA NA KOOOO!!! Tara, usap tayo!!" hehehe. And the best part is...their home is surrounded by a looooooot of fruit-bearing trees. So now I'm entitled for short and sweet weekend vacations whenever we visit my in-laws. It's really a refreshing treat when you wake up and step outside the door and all you see are trees---in the backyard, in the frontyard, in the -err- sideyard (If there's such a thing!) We were there a few days ago. Here are some camera phone photos as we enjoyed an early morning date with nature.
  

Rambutan is a tropical fruit rich in water, protein, fiber and Vitamin C. It is said to be widely found in Southeast Asia. And here's a little trivia: Did you know that Rambutan came from the Malay word "Rambut" which means hairy? It's obviously pertaining to the spiky appearance of the fruit which some may find a little weird. Kayo naman, don't judge a book by its cover. It's not a book. It's a fruit! wenk. wenk. wenk. My 3-year-old niece even calls it cockroach but we both share the love for this sweet and juicy fruit. But there's a part that I really despise: The "Pre-Munch" stage. Peeling it somewhat requires a bit of effort but if you have a husband who lovingly tolerates your laziness, Congratulations! You're a one lucky wife! hehehe :)

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The Necklace Cheat Sheet

Before I step out of our home, I always have a titigan moment with our mirror first because of my fear of looking overly dressed/accessorized. As one fashion cliché goes: Accessories can either make or break any outfit. But with proper balance and technique, even a simple necklace will definitely complete the wow factor of your whole ensemble.       

Image via Inside Out Style

Note: While it is good to have some style tips sometimes, let us also not forget that fashion really doesn't have a set of rules. The most important factor of looking your best is feeling comfortable enough with whatever you are wearing. So work it, girl! :)

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Happy Birthday, Brothah and Sistah!

Yo ma men!! Sup?? How are ya, niggaaaah??? Okay, please excuse this awkwardness! I just need to stick to my gangstah kind of day, ya know! Hahaha. Anyway, there's a double celebration in our family whenever the 8th month of the year comes. But before I share with you how we celebrated it this year, let's have a little intro about the birthday guy and gal first.

      

My Brothah From Anotha Motha (August 3)

I'm the second from a brood of 4 and I'm very lucky to have the best eldest sister (Ate) and siblings in the world. But I have always dreamed of having an elder brother (Kuya), too. When I was in gradeschool, I classified my classmates with older brothers as cool kids. Ang astig kaya pag may Kuya, diba? And up to this day, I still have this huge admiration for brothers who take good care of their younger sibs. Good thing, I married a man who I can also consider my Kuya. Even though I'm 5 months older than him (Yes! I'm older than him. You may stop chuckling now.), he's much much much mature than me when it comes to how to live life. It's probably because he learned how to be independent at such a young age. His optimism and kengkoyness attested that there is really a beautiful and happy reason behind everything, even in the toughest scenario. And now I know how it feels to have a Kuya who lovingly gives you an Everything-will-be-alright-belief and an Ako-bahala-sa'yo-feeling. 

        

My Fashionistah Sistah (August 8)

Nope. She's not a fashion model (yet!) but she surely will pass as one. I often wonder how on earth her choice of apparel, even a weird one, turns out to be "fashionmodelish" on her. Any girl who loves fashion (but fashion still doesn't find its way to loving her) will get envious when she takes a walk with another #ootd-worthy look. I had many attempts to try her wardrobe style but it just made me look like one helluva frustrated fashionistah so in the end, whether I like it or not, I'm back to my usual pants-tshirt combo. Haaay! Life. is. indeed. unfair. Hahaha! So if you bump into me with my sistah at a mall or somewhere else, let me tell you this now...I'm not her PA, okay??? Ate po niya ako!!! ATE!!!!! Hehehe.

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DEAR BROTHAH AND SISTAH!!

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On The Spot: ICEPOT

My folks were actually the discoverers of this Korean dessert stall in a little corner of SM Sta. Mesa's Foodcourt. My mom, in particular, has been giving Icepot some spotlight for days and keeps on telling everyone about it. So after doing the groceries one night, we finally tried these delish treats. I got to taste all of what we ordered and they were all YUMMERS!!!! But my personal favorites are the Blueberry Waffle and Icecream with mixed fruits.     

I know it's such a shame that my previous post hashed out my Pinoy pride because of Gilas Pilipinas and now I'm raving about these Korean sweets. Please forgive me, my dear Noypis. Hehehe! Our very own Halohalo is STILL THE BEST but this is just too deliciously healthy not to blog about.       

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Proudly Pinoy

I'm not a Basketball fanatic but this one's a different story.

Congratulations, Gilas Pilipinas!

You've made us all proud.

Via www.rappler.com

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Looks 'Pinterest'ing!

I've been hearing about Pinterest for quite some time and been wondering what the fuss is all about. I know I may be a bit late but I installed this application on my phone just a few days ago and while I was browsing through different pins and boards, the DIY & Craft board caught my attention.       

I'm a sucker for anything DIY. I was into scrapbooking in my teenybopper days and I had a few DIY projects for my own wedding but I must admit that I'm not an expert when it comes to creating stuff from scratch. Let's just say I have an eye for what's nice and what's not (I believe!). Here are a few that got me 'Pinterest'ed.

www.voneinspired.com

Via Silvey's Craftroom

Flower Tutorial by Under a Blue Moon

www.repiny.com

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The Sizzlin' Pepper Steak

Heads-up! I'm not a food expert and I don't know much about food jargon so please don't expect this to be a foodie blogpost. It just so happens that I belong to a family who loves trying out different restaurants. So when I was given the opportunity to have gift certificates at work (as employee rewards), I checked the list of options and decided to choose The Sizzlin' Pepper Steak since we haven't tried it yet. And because it was Ken's birthday last Saturday, we finally found the perfect time to try this Japanese steak restaurant in its flagship store in Trinoma.

The Sizzlin' Pepper Steak is under the Pancake House Group and somewhat the Pinoy version of Pepper Lunch. They have this unique ordering/ask for assistance system wherein you just have to flip the chart to the "Moooove" sign if you're ready to order or if you need something and just flip it back to the "Stop" sign. I must say, the staff was very attentive. They even approached our table several times only to find out that my nieces just played with the flip charts and didn't even show any hint of annoyance. Thumbs up! 

They recently introduced their 7 sauces namely Twist of Steak, Marinara Connection, Teriyaki Trippin', Gravy Kind of Love, Hottie Tomato Steak, Dippy Tartare Dream and Teri-Mayo Duo. I recommend you to try all of them to find out what best suits your taste buds.

If you're planning to visit the resto and try their sizzling steaks, do remember these simple steps: turn, mix, sizzle. I understand if you get giddy and want some photo op once your order has arrived but since the steak is served raw on the hot plate, you have to immediately turn the meat to the other side and mix it with the rice and sauce to avoid burning. Don't worry about smelling like smoke afterwards because there are big exhausts for each table. 

      

Oooops..Nope! They don't serve Mango Bravo here. They were just nice enough to let us take in our favorite Conti's cake without any corkage fee unlike other restos.

And here's the Sizzlin' Pepper Steak mascot...este...the birthday boy. hehehe! 

Happy birthday again, my love!! :)

The Sizzlin' Pepper Steak (Trinoma)

Level M1, Trinoma North Triangle,

Edsa corner North Ave., 

Bagong Pagasa, Quezon City

Telephone Number: 916-7040

Check out their website for more info: www.sizzlinpeppersteak.com

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Fold Like A Pro

I'm back! I'm back! I'm back! Can I say that again for the last time, plssss? I'm baaaaaaaaack!! Hahaha! With more than a month of absence, I MISSED THE BLOGOSPHERE!!! I became so busy with work something that I thought I could do until my retirement age but it made me realize that if your so-called dream job gets in the way of your misis duties and the things you love to do, then it's not worth your time, effort and even a centavo of your salary. (I'll be writing more about that next time)

Back to regular programming! For now, I wanna share with you this video I came across with a few days ago. If you're a misis who wishes that the newly-washed-and-dried clothes will fold themselves--well technically, I can't help you with that--but this video will show you how it is done in just a few seconds. I tried it and I actually enjoyed it to the point that I unfolded the already-folded shirts and refolded them this way and kept on telling my mister, Oha! Oha!, from shirt to shirt. Hehehe!

  

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Test of Faith

In times of uncertainty...

(Matthew 6:31-33)

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Barbie-Themed Party

I'm pretty sure that every 90s girl once became a Barbie girl in a Barbie world in her Barbie dreams and I'm proudly one of them so I got really excited when I received an invite from my cousin for her Barbie-themed party. Check out her Sweet 16 Celebration.

Happy Birthday (again) to our very own Barbie, The Popstar! :)

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