Aiden Visits
Saturday, October 31, 2009 / 7:13 PM
I was very ecstatic when an old friend of mine came to visit Brandon.
So many things have changed since the last time I saw Camille,
which I suppose must be way back in high school. :)
CAMILLE & BABY AIDENCamille gave birth to Aiden last July in the USA.
Aiden is American-Canadian-Filipino-Chinese... Woah!
He has been purely and proudly breastfed since he was born. :)
* * * * * * * *I don't have a lot of mommy friends in Manila and I'm grateful to have gained one.
I had a wonderful afternoon chatting with Camille about motherhood.
Someday, I'll bring Sophie and Brandon to visit her in Subic. :)
Labels: friends
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Brandon's 1st Halloween
Friday, October 30, 2009 / 6:09 PM
B O O !
IT'S BRANDON'S 1ST HALLOWEEN! :OHAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!PS. Thanks Aunt Mel for Brandon's Halloween outfit. :)Labels: Brandon, Halloween
Tinkerbell & Her Pixie Dust
Thursday, October 29, 2009 / 9:06 PM
This Halloween, Sophie sprinkled pixie dust as she dressed up as Tinkerbell.
She wore a fairy dress made of velvet, chiffon, and satin from the Disney Store :)
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Pumpkin Patch Party!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 / 1:08 PM
PUMPKIN PATCH PARTYAll dressed up, Sophie attended a Halloween Party at Gymboree.There, Sophie planted pumpkin seeds, played inside a big pumpkin house,painted her own pumpkin bag, listened to spooky Halloween stories with other kids. :)
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam
May luck be yours on All Hallow's Eve!
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GYMBOREE
SHANGRI-LA PLAZA
MANDALUYONG CITY
Labels: Halloween, Sophie
Tender Bob's
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 / 7:09 AM
Last Thursday, I had lunch with the Llegado family at Tender Bob's.
It was my turn to treat the Llegado's this time as they visit Manila. :)
TENDER BOB'S
SIZZLING SALISBURY STEAKSizzling salisbury steak cooked medium-wellTopped with egg and served with vegetables on the sideWhile Ton and Dio enjoyed their porterhouse and salpicao,
I settled for salisbury steak which is more chew-friendly for Sophie. :)
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TENDER BOB'S
SHANGRI-LA PLAZA
MANDALUYONG CITY
Labels: restaurants, Western cuisine
Isn't It Ironic?
Monday, October 26, 2009 / 6:04 AM
THE BIG & THE SMALL
Brandon has been well-behaved eversince we arrived in Manila.
On the contrary and ironically, Sophie has been fussy and grumpy.
Giving Mommy a very hard time... clinging on to me every waking second. :(
Labels: Brandon, family, Sophie
Just Like The Old Times
Sunday, October 25, 2009 / 8:30 PM
I can still imagine us in our ICA high school uniforms talking about our crushes...
It sure feels like the good ol' days in high school when we were still young and naive...
Except for the fact that we are already 10 years older since we first became friends. :)
Labels: friends
Let Love
Saturday, October 24, 2009 / 7:00 AM
I learned that sometimes you just have to let go and... let love.
Love is like a dove.
Hold it too tight and it will die.
Hold it too loose and it will fly away.
Labels: Brian and Sab, reflections
500 Days of Summer
Friday, October 23, 2009 / 8:31 PM
The first movie I watched with my girlfriends after 8 months.
I really love Zooey Deschanel's hairdo and clothes!
Oh, I love the soundtrack too! :)
"You weren't wrong, Tom.
You were just wrong about me."
Labels: movies
The Proposal
Thursday, October 22, 2009 / 10:45 PM
I've been wanting to watch this since I saw its trailer.
But coz I have been dateless for 8 months in Vancouver,
I only got to watch this with Hubby last September. :)
"Margaret, will you marry me?
Because I'd love to date you."Labels: movies
Chicken Joy
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 / 2:56 AM
I guess every Filipino is bound to miss this when they've been away for so long. :)
CHICKEN JOYHow I love the crispy chicken skin and the sodium-rich gravy!
I never thought I'd miss this childhood favorite so much! :)
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JOLLIBEE
PHILIPPINES
Labels: fastfoods
Pasta at Pasto
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 / 11:20 PM
The very first resto I dined in after I landed in Manila is PASTO.
I had lunch in this Italian cafe with one of my closest friend, Eileen. :)
PASTO
FRUTTI DI MARELinguini with assorted seafood in rich cream sauceThis is my all-time favorite seafood pasta ever!I was smiling to myself as I paid for my pasta.This pasta costs about P200 only... approximately $4.Where can I have a yummy bowl of pasta for $4 in Canada?
You see... This is one of the things I love about Manila. :)* * * * *PASTOGREENHILLSLabels: Italian cuisine, restaurants
Brandon Is 1 Month Old
Monday, October 19, 2009 / 9:02 AM
BRANDON IS 1 MONTH OLD!
PRINCE BRANDONMy little prince lays in his bassinet peaceful in his slumber.I put a warm red blankie over him coz today marks his 1st month. :)
DULCE DE LECHEAs a little celebration, I bought a cake for Brandon at Red Ribbon.
We shared this piece of cake for breakfast before Hubby left for work. :)Labels: Brandon
There's No Place Like Home...
Sunday, October 18, 2009 / 6:50 PM
HOME SWEET HOME
There was a sweet buttery feeling in my heart as I pushed open our door.
I was saddened though to see our humble home dirty and dusty.It needed a general cleaning which took 3 days and 3 maids.
God, it literally brought out the housewife in me.Labels: home
Boxes & Baggages
Saturday, October 17, 2009 / 7:01 AM
How do you pack 8 months worth of clothes, toys, and whatnots?
We flew home with 2 luggage, 4 boxes, 2 strollers, and 2 child carseats!!!
Thanks Hubby for doing all the packing... and the carrying.
Thanks Sophie & Brandon for behaving in the plane. :)
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After 14 long hours on board the plane back to Manila...
WE'RE FINALLY HOME! :)
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Labels: family
Brandon's First Flight
Friday, October 16, 2009 / 10:16 AM
SO I GUESS IT'S ALL FALLING INTO PLACE! :)
Brandon was born on the 18th of September in Beautiful British Columbia.
Tonight, the 16th of October, Brandon will be flying home to MANILA. :)
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
Labels: Brandon
Joy's Baby Shower
Monday, October 12, 2009 / 11:06 PM
Just how many pregnant friends can you have?
And just how many baby showers can you attend in one day?
After Mel's baby shower, we proceeded to another baby shower in Surrey! :)
JOY'S BABY SHOWER
CHARLIE & JOYJoy is already 9 months pregnant with her second baby.
The couple is expecting another baby boy on November. :)
BALLOONS & GIFTS
It makes me sad to think that I'm no longer gonna see Baby Chaz in November.But I pray that you'll have a smooth labor and delivery. Gonna miss you, Joy.It's friends like you that makes it hard for me to say goodbye to Vancouver. :)* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET CHAZ!!!
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THANKS TO REX & JO FOR HOSTING JOY'S BABY SHOWER!!! :)
Labels: baby showers, friends
To The Sister I Never Had...
Sunday, October 11, 2009 / 9:50 PM
She is someone I shared stories with, laughed with, and cried with.
She is someone I opened my heart to and told all my worries and pain.
She is someone who offered me both of her hands when I needed support.
She is the sister I've never had... She is MELISSA.
MELISSA'S BABY SHOWER
I'm glad that I was able to do this for you before I fly home :)
DIAPER CAKE3-layer diaper cake with plush toy animals
by nappy cake artists, Nico and Steph.
BOUQUET OF FLOWERS
A bouquet of freshly-picked flowers to welcome Melissa to her baby shower :)
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Mel, I'm not going to be there when Kenzo will be born into this world...
I thought that this is the least I can do for you. I really hope you enjoyed this party! :)
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WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET KENZO!!!
Pregnancy is the only time in a woman's life she can help God work a miracle. :)
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THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED ME PLAN MEL'S BABY SHOWER!
ESPECIALLY TO STEVE & SARAH WHO OFFERED THE VENUE :)
Labels: baby showers, friends, sisters
Goldfish
Saturday, October 10, 2009 / 6:05 PM
Here goes the food photoblog on Goldfish Pacific Kitchen in Yaletown
where I had a formal dinner with all my friends before I get "Vancouvered-out" :)
GOLDFISHGoldfish is a modern and sophisticated fusion restaurant.
It is located at the heart of Vancouver's dynamic Yaletown.
FIRE-ROASTED TOMATO & GINGER SOUPThai basil creme fraiche
BC ALBACORE TUNA SASHIMISnow pear jalapeno relish, soy garlic vinaigrette
PAN-ROASTED ARCTIC CHARAsian pear, snow pea, carrot salad, kaffir lime sauce
BEER BATTERED FISH & CHIPSMint coriander puree, napa cabbage coleslaw, aioli
CREME BRULEEWhite chocolate, jasmine, shortbread cookie
MYTHOSHubby's Greek lager beer
ANCHOR STEAMHubby's all-malt handmade beer from San Francisco
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GOLDFISH PACIFIC KITCHEN
VANCOUVER, BC
CANADA
Labels: restaurants
My Farewell Dinner at Yaletown
Friday, October 9, 2009 / 11:09 PM
Last Friday, I had a farewell dinner with Vancouver friends at Yaletown. It is my first time in Yaletown and I absolutely love this cool place. I get to take a break from motherhood and dress up like the good ol' days. We all had a full-course dinner at this popular resto called
Goldfish known for lots of celebrity spotting. B was the only thorn among us roses and he immediately knew his role for the night... that is to take endless photos of us ladies. :)
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THANK YOU LADIES!!!I had this huge lump on my throat as I kissed each of you goodbye.Thank you so much for making my 8-month stay a fun and memorable one. :)* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Labels: Brian and Sab, friends, reflections
Sophie's 1st Laptop
Thursday, October 8, 2009 / 11:40 AM
TOYS R US had their biggest sale of the year last week!
Hubby and I decided to buy a few toys for Sophie and our godchildren.
Here's what we surprised Sophie who was eagerly waiting for us to come home! :)
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SOPHIE'S LAPTOPTADA... Sophie owns her first laptop at two years old!It is a girly-girl pink laptop with mouse by VTech.No doubt given by Sophie's ever-so-techie dad! :)Labels: gadgets, Sophie, toys
Cute Commuter
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 / 10:17 PM
B realized how much taxi fares have been burning holes in his pocket.
So we decided to take the bus instead on Sophie's check-up.
Thank God the weather was warm and sunny! :)
WAITING BY THE BUS STOPSophie is wearing her cable knit sweater and pink boots from
Joe.
She is certainly the cutest commuter aboard Bus 106. :)
BOOTS TO BOOTSIn the bus, Sophie and I played with our sheepskin boots.Sophie's boots are small and pink while Mommy's are big and brown. :)
* * * * *I know that this may sound crazy but sometimes I enjoy being a commuter.I love watching people from all walks of life hop on and hop off the bus.So, I guess there's an anthropologist deep inside of me!Labels: shoes, Sophie
Burnaby Palace
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 / 1:26 AM
Burnaby Palace is one of Mommy's favorite restaurant.
This is where we celebrated Mommy's 58th birthday yesterday. :)
BURNABY PALACEServing the finest Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine in Vancouver for over 25 years.
BEEF IN ORANGE SAUCESlices of beef cooked with orange sauce and served with broccoli.
I never knew beef would taste so delicious with orange... until I tried this. :)
FRIED SQUID WITH SPICED SALTStrips of squid battered, deep fried, and sprinkled with salt & pepper.
One of the best salt & pepper squid I've ever tasted.
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BURNABY PALACE
BURNABY, BC
CANADA
Labels: Chinese cuisine, restaurants
CAMILLE & BABY AIDEN
