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    Friday 15 January 2016

    Retrying J.Co Donuts

    January 15, 2016 0
    Retrying J.Co Donuts

    I have mentioned before that I don't really  go gaga over J.Co. But I don't hate it, you know. If it's within my reach, I'd gladly make myself a cup of coffee and munch on! 


    I don't know what's the situation now with this but 2 years ago, you couldn't have this doughnuts if you wouldn't fall in line for maybe like 15 minutes minimum. Did the hype subside? 

    Blueberry More


    I chose these two flavors because I remember liking them before. Or did I? 

    Alcapone

    This almond flavored one is probably what I enjoyed more. Or I don't know. Not sure of everything lately. Ciao! 
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    Thursday 7 January 2016

    A day in Cavite and MORE

    January 07, 2016 0
    A day in Cavite and MORE







    My auntie summoned us to her lovely home so from Manila, we travelled for like an hour (I think) to Cavite.










    My first boodle fight. I was actually informed about this ahead so I was really looking forward to this. We had stuffed squid, pork chop, Tilapia, and kare-kare. Man, I was really full. 











    Nailed it!














    At night, we went to a place called Evia Mall where they have this lighted things set-up. We were there for two things. Coffee and pictures. 








    Younger cousin, myself, and eldest. 











    After all the pictures, it's time to have a drink and guess what? Hanggang labas ang pila! Crazy. It must have been national coffee day that day or something. Like, it was my first time to see a line that long. I never in my life queued that long. Grabe lang. Anyways.  










    Even though a little skeptical, I still tried this. To be honest, even though I knew I wouldn't like it because it's peppermint and I knew it's gonna taste like toothpaste and stuff, I'm kinda into it. I don't know but it's ironic how I thought I wouldn't like this when my favorite ice cream flavor is actually Choco Mint. So me. 










    I know this is like "A DAY" post but the next day, my co-worker from Japan contacted me and asked if I can meet her for lunch at Baclaran. So we did. 













     Then when I got home, I probably had like 15 minutes of rest and then we went to the mall to watch a movie. We watched My Bebe Love. It was alright. Nakakakilig but you know, very predictable. 









    Then you know, before we go home, we had dinner. Hahaha my mom holding the menu. Ciao! :) 

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    Sunday 3 January 2016

    Suzuki Beach Club (Subic Bay)

    January 03, 2016 0
    Suzuki Beach Club (Subic Bay)






    It has been a tradition of our family to go to the beach when it's dad's birthday. This time is no exception.










    We went to Olongapo. Actually, we don't really go very far from the city. Years and years, we've been alternating Bataan, Batangas, Subic, and Olongapo. 










    We went to a resort called Suzuki. I think the owner is dad's friend of some sort. I'm not sure. Anyways, the view when we arrived blew me away. 








    Just look at that. Very nice. Not the best beach but the view of the mountains will surely sweep you off your feet.










    They only have one pool there and it's more of like for kids but it did it for us. Also, I have no idea why they opted for Shrek when it's irrelevant. For me at least.










    Mika and papa just chilling. The landscape isn't anything grand but it's well maintained so that's okay too. 










    The sunset was a show. I mean, I saw breath-taking sunsets somewhere and this is not near any of those but you know, sunset is sunset, can't go wrong really.








    The next day. It was a very nice morning and we woke up extra early for the sunrise but we were a bit late so yeah. Went to the beach and enjoyed what's for us instead.









    Grumpy sunshine faces. 










    Last sunset of the trip so we kind of went out for a longer stroll that day. 










    Glad mom was able to join us this time. :)) 










    Still didn't make it early enough to view the sunrise but still early to enough to do stuff. We picked up starfishes, crabs, hermit crabs, and stuff. It was a fun-filled morning for sure. 










    The moon was still out this time and the sun gives the mountain it's gorgeous red color so I thought I'd be nice to take a photo with it.







    Gorgeous view 





    It was a very nice trip away from the city. I recommend you book one too! I mean, city life is not really much of my thing so this kind of trip once in a while really gives me that refreshment I need. Ciao!


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    Thursday 31 December 2015

    Happy Holidays! 2015

    December 31, 2015 0
    Happy Holidays! 2015



     





    Holidays in the Philippines. We may be incomplete in numbers but not in spirit. You know, it somehow feels strange that my lola is gone. At times I feel like she's just around watching over us. Well of course seeing someone physically is  different but you know what I mean?










    Man if it's hard for me, it sure is harder for my mom. The night of my arrival, my mom told me that she just put these lights up for me to feel the spirit of Christmas but if I weren't here, she wouldn't have done this. My feels. 










    But you know, with or without these lights, even without lola, I can feel it deep in my core (Christmas spirit). I know that she wanted me to come home this season so having fulfilled that, even if I can't see her, like, emotionally, I'm okay. Of course there are time when I feel like breaking down but you know, generally, I am okay. It turned out that this post got nothing to do with Holidays but anyways, gotta let my feelings out. And again, HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ;)










    December 25, 2015, for the first time in forever, we went to the church without lola. It was an odd feeling but you know, not bringing it up and reflecting kind of makes it easier by a whole lot. I personally prayed for peace of mind. For us not to dwell on things that will make us weep.







    I would love to see this tree at night. 










    It was my second mass since I got back from Japan and I was really stoked and happy that I get to attend this ceremony again. Just to put it on record, I didn't attend mass for the whole duration that I was in Japan. I know I should fulfill my duty wherever I am but you know, I'll probably start you with "I will go if I feel like listening to the homily and not be physically inside the church and have my mind somewhere else." So there's that. 












    I always tell everyone how beautiful our churches are. Like, it's a work of art. With every details and all that stuff. They're just really pretty to look at. If  I can, I want to go to as many churches as possible. Ciao!
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    Wednesday 30 December 2015

    Everyday Cheers! Milk Tea

    December 30, 2015 0
    Everyday Cheers! Milk Tea

    I have tried the teas here before and I remember liking it and their SMORES. For some reason, we didn't order it the first time I revisited. 


    Us three. 


    Bestfriend and I ordered Dark Chocolate Rock Salt and Cheese whilst the cousin ordered that in the middle. 


    Cheese flavored French Fries. 


    Also one of the reasons I liked it here is that it used be a pretty place. It turned out high school students ruined it. Like, everything is vandalized and all that. 


    I hope they would renovate and be stricter about this issue though. If I see someone, susumbong ko talaga. Haha forever kontra bida. 


    The second time I revisited, I went with my bestfriend and two sisters. 


    The forever magka-away sisters. 
     

    Smores! Here's the catch though! Before, there used to be a solid piece of Hershey's Bar inside the smores but now, they just blessed it with chocolate sauce. With that being said, it's not as good as it was before. Please bring back the previous recipe kahit add it to the cost nalang. I hate it when restos settle for something lesser just to keep up their price. Some people have to understand that some people are willing to pay for the prize. Ciao! 
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    Monday 28 December 2015

    UST #PaskuhanForever

    December 28, 2015 0
    UST #PaskuhanForever






    I always look forward to Paskuhan. I wasn't able to go last year so I was looking forward to attending this one. And I'm still debating whether I enjoyed or not. Okay maybe I'm being too harsh. Just gotta say I did. 











    UST MAIN BUILDING at its best. That time, they invited peeps from Panasonic and they planned to turn the Main Building in some sort of a projector and so we waited for like 20 minutes or show before the "show". 








    SQUAD GOALS

    Kudos to us for actually being extra patient and accomplishing everything. 











    This is when they were just calibrating the projectors. It was actually already really pretty that time. We weren't in the best position to appreciate the show fully but it was awesome nonetheless.











    Basically the show was about the Nativity. Then the spirit of giving and all that. 











    Can I just say that after this projection thing, there was some sort of a stampede. I don't really get some people who "attend" Paskuhan but don't really bother watching any of it. Like, people who just stay in the CAR PARK LANE. Yup! 7 years, same problem. And yes, that caused the stampede. Which leads me to my second point.







    SMILING THROUGH THE CROWD


    Different events, different venues. So much hassle. Basically, we needed to move from the Main Building to the Practice Gym, to the Grandstand, then back to the gym again. Why? I get that it's muddy and all that but that's not the point! Two years ago, the same thing happened and we survived the muddy grandstand. Sort of. Also, to top it all off, it was raining that time so moving around was made more difficult. HASSLE. HASSLE. 







    BAYMAX THOUGH



    This post is becoming more of a rant but you know, please understand that this is what's on my mind. 











    But you know, I still kept my cool. Kind of. Hahaha. I was actually a little bit worried because it rained hard during the fireworks so I thought they're gonna stop the presentation at some point but nah. 









    UST Paskuhan Fireworks 2015








    The fireworks was predictably awesome but lacked in music. I was expecting a pyromusical but should have went to a different place if I wanted that perfected so yeah. I still think the other years' display were better. Anyways, after the fireworks, we went back to the gym and our initial position, the front, was already occupied. We barely can see the stage at this time. Meh. 












    At the end, it was great. Not my favorite out of the 7 Paskuhans that I've witnessed but you know, it doesn't have to be the same all the time anyways. Ciao!

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