Finally... Twilight
Saturday, November 29, 2008 / 10:21 PM
Finally... I've seen and met Edward Cullen. :)
THE CULLENS
BELLA AND THE CULLENS
THE CULLENSI'd love to write more about my favorite fiction novel that was recently adapted into a movie. I just have so much to say. But I know that if I linger a little bit longer in my laptop, I'd have a hard time waking up tomorrow. It's been five days now since my bazaar at the World Trade Center started. That is equivalent to five sleepless nights. Because I can't write more, I just want to post and share these wonderful photos of the Cullens before the Twilight craze is over. :)
Labels: books, movies
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Peri-Peri Chicken Experience
Friday, November 28, 2008 / 8:30 PM
Before watching the most-awaited, Twilight...
B and I had dinner at Peri-Peri Chicken Grill House.
PERI-PERI CHICKEN
CREAM OF CORNI love the creaminess and sweetness of the soup.
Too bad there were only a few corn kernels.
LEMON GARLIC CHICKENBoy! How we both loved our quarter chickens!
We also loved the hickory peppery gravy. :)* * * * *
PERI-PERI CHICKENPROMENADELabels: restaurants, Western cuisine
Breakfast at UCC
Thursday, November 27, 2008 / 8:30 AM
Mornings are all about delicious breakfasts, freshly-squeezed juices, and freshly-brewed coffee. For someone who loves sleeping in on weekends, breakfast is one of the few reasons I'd willingly wake up early and face the day. And so I woke up on a bright and sunny morning last Saturday and drove to Connecticut Street. I had a lovely breakfast at UCC Vienna Cafe with an old friend, Krystle. :)
WAFFLES WITH FRANKFURTERS
SAB & KRYSTLEKrystle & I were both born on the 30th of July in the year of 1983. We've been classmates since kindergarten. But somehow, we've lost touched over the years. The last time I saw Krystle was about 8 years ago when we graduated in ICA. We haven't seen nor talked to each other since then. But thanks to the power of technology, we stumbled upon each other again through Multiply and had a lovely breakfast at my favorite cafe. :)* * * * *
UCC VIENNA CAFE
CONNECTICUT, GREENHILLS
Labels: cafes, restaurants
Happy Birthday Vic!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 / 2:56 PM
FRIENDS & GIRLFRIENDSA night of drinking and partying with friends
I had a glass of strawberry daiquiri
Got home dizzy and tipsy
B slipped me into my pajamas and tucked me in
Then I woke up as red as a strawberry the next day!
HAPPY 27TH BIRTHDAY VIC!!!* * * * *
MOKSHA
GREENHILLS
Labels: birthday parties, birthdays, friends
Century Seafood Restaurant
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 / 10:08 PM
Last Thursday, B invited me to have dinner with some businessmen.
We had a traditional Chinese lauriat at the Century Seafood Restaurant.
STEAMED CELERY WITH SCALLOPSLarge stalks of celery steamed with shreds of scallops
FRIED NOODLES WITH SEAFOODCrispy fried noodles with fresh fish fillet, shrimp, and squid
TOFUTofu with sweet sauce* * * * * CENTURY SEAFOOD RESTAURANTMALATE, MANILALabels: Chinese cuisine, restaurants
Have You Started Gift Shopping?
Monday, November 24, 2008 / 12:08 AM
HAVE YOU STARTED GIFT SHOPPING?
CHERISH CLOSET INVITES YOU TO THE GRANDEST CHRISTMAS BAZAAR THIS SEASON8TH WORLD BAZAAR FESTIVAL
DECEMBER 5 - 16, 2008WORLD TRADE CENTERMANILA, PHILIPPINESLabels: bazaars, Cherish Closet, Christmas
Worst Movie of the Year
Sunday, November 23, 2008 / 7:06 AM
I think I just watched the worst movie of the year... Seriously.
BURN AFTER READINGPS. DON'T BOTHER WATCHING THIS STUPID FILM. :(Labels: movies
Annabel Lee
Saturday, November 22, 2008 / 1:16 AM
ANNABEL LEEGOURMET AND THE FINEST CHEESECAKESLast Saturday, B took me out for a late dinner and movie date. In the cozy interior of Annabel Lee, B sat close beside me as I ate my late dinner. B already had dinner with a client earlier that night. And so... He was just nibbling on pretzels while watching me eat. I ordered one of my favorite comfort food, Pasta Vongole. Pasta cooked with clams and olive oil. Either it was really so delicious or I was really very hungry. I absolutely loved it. Too bad the serving was small. I have yet to go back and try Annabel Lee's cheesecakes.
ANNABEL LEE
PROMENADE
Labels: gourmet, restaurants
Kitchen Goddesses
Friday, November 21, 2008 / 8:30 PM
A potluck dinner was held at our humble home last Friday.
3 kitchen goddesses cooked delicious food in the name of love and friendship. :)
POTLUCK DINNERChicken Mozzorella by
FranPenne Al Tono & Taco Salad by
JaneGrilled Salmon & Shrimp Burgers by
Sab
KITCHEN GODDESSESJane . Sab . Fran
The ladies who toiled and sweat in the kitchen. :)
LOVELY COUPLESChris & Jane . Brian & Sab . Paul & Fran
Aren't these men so lucky to have such wonderful women in their lives? :)I had a wonderful dinner with my foodie girlfriends! I'm glad that B was able to come home early from work and meet my girlfriends. I'm also happy that my girlfriends finally met Sophie, our sweet little baby. It's too bad that Didi and Edmund weren't able to make it. Big thanks to Paul for capturing such wonderful photos. Can't wait for our next potluck dinner! :)
Labels: couples, friends, potluck parties
To My Family in Canada
Thursday, November 20, 2008 / 6:55 PM
Last week, I finally had some time to shop for Christmas gifts that I'll be sending to my family in Canada. I've always loved wrapping gifts in fancy papers and tying them with a pretty ribbon. But coz my brother already warned me about the minimal space in his luggage, I knew that I have to be very practical. I did not wrap the gifts anymore but I attached a personally designed gift tag in each of them. :)
MOMMYA sexy black dress :)
MELSomething knitted to keep my sis warm. :)
KIMIA fur coat to go with her suede baby boots. :)
Now that the holidays are fast-approaching, I miss them all the more. This is the first Christmas that I won't be spending with my dearest family. It has been 6 months now since my family moved to Canada. I'm slowly getting used to my life here without them. But there are days when I just miss Dad and Mom so much that I cry. If only I can wrap my heart and send it to my dearest family whom I love so much.
Labels: Christmas, family, gifts, reflections
Our Engagement
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 / 10:00 AM
ENGAGEMENT
I remember waking up early in the morning to have my hair and make-up done.I remember walking backwards down the stairs of my dad's house.I remember the way B looked at me.I remember the corsage B pinned on my gown.I remember the large bouquet of roses.I remember the beautifully wrapped gowns and dresses.I remember the expensive jewelries and precious stones in velvet boxes.But most of all...I remember the wonderful moment we exchanged rings.The look in our eyes... A silent promise of love and loyalty.B and I got engaged on November 19, 2005. Today, it has been 3 years since our Engagement Day. :)Labels: Brian and Sab, engagements, reflections
Steak & Potato
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 / 8:12 PM
What is wifey having for lunch today?
STEAK & POTATOIt doesn't look like leftover food from last night, does it? B neatly cut the slab of ribeye steak so that it still looked decent and delicious for wifey the next day. It was the kind of steak that is perfectly juicy without gravy. I also boiled a medium-sized potato as siding. :)
Labels: home-cooked
Passengers
Monday, November 17, 2008 / 6:52 PM
With our frappuccino and milk shakes...
Three huge wraps of beef shawarma...
B and I watched Passengers in the movies. :)
Labels: movies
Penang Hill
Sunday, November 16, 2008 / 1:20 AM
Last Saturday, B and I had a Malaysian dinner at Penang Hill.
I was craving for roti and B was craving for curry. :)
MANGO LASSHI
I always love to have fruit shakes with my dinner.
Craving for something sweet, I ordered mango yougurt shake. :)
ROTI CANAIRoti Canai is a very popular Malaysian food.
It is a circular piece of flat bread served with curry.
This is one of my must-orders and I absolutely love it! :)
LAMB KARIThe lamb was tender and the curry was mild.
Just the way I like it. :)
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PENANG HILL
PROMENADE
Labels: Malaysian cuisine, restaurants
Sweet Saturday
Saturday, November 15, 2008 / 3:08 AM
It has been a long time since B took me out for dinner on a Saturday night. B would normally hit the sack when he comes home from work, tired and exhausted. But on these rare occasions, B actually came home early and asked his wife out on a dinner date. It was a short ride to Greenhills and we had dinner at Promenade. After dinner, B and I had some time to talk and catch up on each other. Sometimes, we barely have deep conversations anymore. What with B working long hours and Sophie driving me crazy day after day. For one night, it just feels so good to open up and share our feelings to each other once more like how we used to be. The evening only got better when B asked me if I wanted to have a massage. Then B and I headed to Cinese Foot Spa where I took off my high-heels and B kicked off his shoes. In the cozy dim-lit room, we relaxed ourselves and enjoyed a very soothing foot and body massage. :)
Labels: Brian and Sab, reflections
Lights! Camera! Action!
Friday, November 14, 2008 / 5:24 AM
GUESS WHO WILL BE ON THE SPOTLIGHT?
THE MOST ADORABLE BABY GIRL
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IN THE #1 TALK SHOW FOR MOMMIES AND BABIES!
ALL ABOUT LIVING, LOVING, AND BONDING...
MOMentsFAST AND PRACTICAL TIPS FOR HOME-MAKING AND CHILD-REARINGHOSTED BY GLADYS REYES-SOMMEREUX* * * * *
SAT 6 PM
REPLAYS ON TUES & THURS 11 AM AND 10 PMLabels: Sophie, TV
30 Days of Night
Thursday, November 13, 2008 / 9:40 PM
"We know this town and we know the cold.
We live here for a reason. Because nobody else can."
Labels: movies
Cherish Closet : Plaids & Ginghams
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 / 1:43 AM
BRING OUT THE WOMAN IN YOU...
GET GORGEOUS WITH PLAIDS & GINGHAMS!
RED GINGHAM
MUSTARD GINGHAMLabels: Cherish Closet, fashion, online shopping
Steak & Prawns
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 / 8:37 PM
SALT & PEPPER PRAWNSI've always love how steak and prawns compliment each other. So when I invited Ahia and his fiancee, Alanna to come over for lunch at our humble home last Sunday, I already knew what I was going to serve... steak and prawns. Inside my kitchen, I prepared Salt and Pepper Prawns, Grilled Beef Tenderloin, and Cream of Mushroom Soup. I was all sweaty in the kitchen and I had to quickly change before Ahia and Alanna arrive so I was only able to take a photo of the prawns. I wanted to take some more food shots but the serving plates were empty before I knew it. Seems like everyone enjoyed lunch! When our tummies were full, we all moved to the living room to play a game of Monopoly. :)
Labels: home-cooked
Happy Birthday Dhia!
Monday, November 10, 2008 / 6:30 AM
In this world is a brother who's loving, caring and kind.
No matter how bitchy his sister is.
You've seen me at my best and at my worst.You've watched me grow and blossom through the years.You've been there for me when I needed you most.Thanks for being such a great brother to me!HAPPY 29TH BIRTHDAY DHIA! :)Labels: birthdays, brothers, family, reflections
Quantum of Solace
Sunday, November 9, 2008 / 1:00 AM
QUANTUM OF SOLACE
After watching this James Bond movie, B said something about actors and roles. To the rest of the world, Daniel Craig will forever be James Bond and only James Bond. Coz apparently, James Bond will always be more popular than Daniel Craig. Likewise, Christopher Reeve will always be remembered only as Superman. And nobody else. I can't help but wonder... Is it an honor to play such big movie roles or is it a limitation to one's acting career?
Labels: movies
Clouds in My Head
Saturday, November 8, 2008 / 7:22 AM
When our life revolves around one person, do we really lose ourselves?
Maybe I've lost myself... But what other way is there to live?
What is happiness? Is it fulfillment or contentment?
I'm blessed... But why can't I ever learn to be contented?
Labels: reflections
Flapjacks
Friday, November 7, 2008 / 1:15 AM
After the longest time, dinner finally pushed through with my blog girlfriends!
Fran suggested to have dinner at the newest restaurant in Greenhills, Flapjacks! :)
JANE, SAB, FRAN, AND DIDIMy blogging girlfriends!
Two in a relationship.
One engaged to be married.
One married with a baby.
All looking fabulous. :)
COUNTRY CHICKEN STEAKWhile all the girls were on a no-rice diet, I was the only one who had rice.
My buttered garlic rice was served with chicken fillet and veggies on the side.
I particularly loved the milk gravy sprinkled with peppers. :)
TILL OUR NEXT DINNER DATE, GIRLS!!! :)
Labels: friends, restaurants, Western cuisine
Curry Cup
Thursday, November 6, 2008 / 2:46 AM
aB brought home a handful of Nissin Cup Noodles from Japan.
I'd say Nissin makes the best cup noodles in the whole world. :)
CUP NOODLESI've always loved the seafood flavored Cup Noodle.
But this is the first time I tried the seafood curry flavor.
There is something about curry that stirs up my appetite. :)
SEAFOOD CURRYI loved the little ball of eggs and tiny strips of crabmeat and squid.
The noodle was crisp and the curry seafood flavor was so good.
Who would have known that I was only eating noodles from a cup? :)
Labels: foods
City of Ember
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 / 2:12 AM
ember |ˈembər|
a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire
"In the city of Ember, the sky was always dark.
The only light came from great floodlamps
mounted on the buildings at the top of poles."
Labels: movies
The Sizzling Pepper Steak
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 / 7:54 AM
Left with not much choices in Promenade...
B and I decided to give Sizzling Pepper Steak another shot.
PEPPERED CHICKEN STEAKI ordered boneless chicken fillet rubbed with roasted pepper.
I liked the taste of the peppered chicken with hot gravy.
But some portions of the chicken weren't thoroughly cooked. :(
RIBEYE STEAKB ordered prime ribeye steak topped with an egg.
The steak was soft and tender but there was something strange with its taste.
B claimed to have enjoyed the sunny-side up more. :(
Maybe some restaurant deserve second chances.
But after giving Sizzling Pepper Steak another chance...
B and I realized that it really doesn't come close to Pepper Lunch.
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SIZZLING PEPPER STEAK
PROMENADE
Labels: Japanese cuisine, restaurants
A Plate of Pasta
Monday, November 3, 2008 / 2:35 PM
Sometime in the middle of the busy Gymboree week...
I stumbled once again in
Green Tomato.
ALFREDOI ordered a plate of penne pasta in Alfredo sauce.
I love the light creaminess of the sauce with a hint of garlic. :)
* * * * *GREEN TOMATOSHANGRI-LA PLAZA633-5348Labels: Italian cuisine, restaurants
Tony & Jackey
Sunday, November 2, 2008 / 2:40 AM
While B was in Tokyo, I was left at home missing him.
To cheer myself up, I decided I have to do something.
TONY & JACKEYI got the phone and booked an appointment with my Korean stylist at Tony & Jackey. I decided that it's time I needed a new 'do. Besides, I wanted to do away with the old 'do and surprise B with sexy new curls. I was all excited to get my curls when Rex, the Korean stylist, told me that he can't curl my hair coz I had a hair relax in the last year. I pleaded but Rex said the perm chemicals won't work in my hair no matter how I force it. Not wanting to leave the salon without feeling new and vogue, I checked the other salon services. Then I decided that if I can't have my curls, I'll just have a new bobbed and high-layered do plus hair colouring. From the Loreal colour chart, I chose number 5 which is chestnut brown. That ought to give me a new look. After Rex cut, styled and coloured my hair, I was face to face with the new me. I absolutely loved my new 'do. I felt like a different woman. And now I can't wait to surprise B with my new 'do. :)
TONY & JACKEY
MAKATI
843-7571
Labels: beauty, salons
Nights in Rodanthe
Saturday, November 1, 2008 / 1:00 AM
The Sunday before B left, we watched Nights in Rodanthe at the movies.
It is a film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' bestselling novel.
I made that to keep special things safe.
What keeps you safe?
Though I was warned about the bad reviews by critics...
I love Nicholas Sparks so much to miss this romantic movie.
But maybe some novels are meant to remain novels.
I thank B for watching this with me. :)
Labels: books, movies
THE CULLENS
BELLA AND THE CULLENS
THE CULLENS
