2007-08-22 Dog Show at Marikina River Banks

Last August 22, 2007, there was an NPTC dog show in Marikina Riverbanks. We registered the dogs in the morning and viola! What a surprise we saw. I guess that wasn't really our day. I guess it was the way the world was telling us to just stop doing whatever because it wasn't our day. Hmmm... We should have listened, right?

Well, as you guessed it, we didn't win the dog show. I feel pretty bad about that day and the after events. Chiro was just not in the "zone". He was freaking out and trembling like anything. On the other hand, I (as stupid as it may sound), entered Brix in the wrong category. My bad. Sorry baby Brix. I really didn't mean to. I think I was just really out of it.

Honestly speaking, I really don't care about the shows or the breedings. I mean, I'm just happy at how my life is. I wonder when will I ever be able to dictate how my life should go.

2007-08-18 Dinner at Portico for Mom's Birthday

It has always been a family tradition that whenever one of the family members has a birthday, there will always be a Sunday lunch out. This tradition has been broken for soo many years already. Well, not really. We would go out but not with the entire family. Sometimes, I wish things were different. I wish that we would still be one big happy family. If things hadn't changed, then I bet things will be much better. More peace, more love, more kindness towards each other. This year, my mom turned 50. Yup, the big 5-0. I guess, since she wants this to be a "new" life, we were kind of complete. Which really makes me happy. Here's to a hopefully a "new" and "better" life for us all!

2007-08-10 Friday Lunch Out at Sinbad's

Just one of those Friday Lunch Outs at Sinbad's. As usual, the craziness of the team was present. I still remember this day. I had lunch with my mom, dad and uncle at Sinbad's as well and I was feeling bad that I couldn't hang out with Liv and Kay since I missed them soo much already. As it turns out, they were also going to have lunch at Sinbad's so I stayed with the team as well just to hang out with them. After that, when we got back to the office the BCM was triggerred so we all had to go home. I didn't do much that day. COme to think of it, I haven't been doing much at work lately. Teehee! :)

2007-08-04 Antonios for Mama Edie's Birthday

We celebrated the Birthday of one of our grandaunts in Tagaytay during the weekend of August 4 -5. We first stayed in the place of my aunt in one of the villages inside Tagaytay Highlands to hear mass and off to Antonio's we go. We had dinner there as a family. The place was really nice. A place that I'd want to go to again. Wish I could go there again. Hopefully, the next time that I get to go to that place it would be in the morning already so that we would be able to see the place clearly.

Quizzes Galore

You Are a Carousel

You are young at heart and a truly playful person. No one would ever accuse you of taking life too seriously. You are definitely in things for the fun. You find joy easily, and you are often building up anticipation for your next adventure. In relationships, you tend to want to be babied and taken care of. And while you may be a bit high maintenance, you are incredibly loyal. Your life is simple and satisfying. Each day you treat yourself to something you enjoy. You have a lot of emotional attachments, and experiences are extra vivid to you. You tend to be nostalgic and sentimental. The past is important to you. Comfortable around all living things, you have a special connection to animals and children. At your best, you are whimsical, free spirited, and creative. Even if your schemes seem a bit strange, they usually work out wonderfully. At your worst, you are spoiled, demanding, and impossible to satisfy. You've been known to act like a brat if you aren't getting your way!

What Carnival Ride Are You?

The Gucci Twirl Watch

The Gucci Twirl Watch. I saw this in MEGA (the magazine) that I bought yesterday - since I don't have any reading material anymore. It's quite nice don't you think so? I'm not the type who's soo into branded things. In fact, I would buy fake stuff in Greenhills and the different "tiangges". But this one is soo nice and I bet they wouldn't even be able to imitate this. But, I won't buy it since it's too expensive. There's actually a better version of this with the diamonds. But when I checked out the website it says that it costs $3,625 (approximately PHP163,125). Practically an heirloom already. If I were earning around 1.6 million a year, sure why not right? This one says that it costs $875 (approximately PHP39,375). Still too expensive for me. If I were earning 300,000 to 400,000 a month, I would. I wonder, when will the time come that I will be earning this much?? Hopefully four years from now. I would be 27 then. Do you think it's possible. Hopefully! Well, after all... NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE :)

I really had a nice weekend

It's been such a looong time since I last had a nice weekend. Although it wasn't perfect cause there were some things that we had to do, I still consider it one of the nicest weekends that I've ever had. We had a massage in Fitness First since Metrowalk Spa is closed already. Yes, it's a lot more expensive but every minute of it was well worth it. It was a long overdue day at the spa but at least it felt really good that I almost fell asleep. Maybe it could also be due to the fact that I have been incredibly tired these past few days.

After the spa, we had to pick up the car at the shop. Yes, another problem with the car. Hopefully, this will be the last one for this year. (Think positive!) December is just 4 months away. I can't wait. Seriously.

Then we heard mass in Mega. Although it was really a very nice mass cause we absolutely couldn't hear the priest it's okay. I heard mass again the following day.

Then off to Shangrila we go. I bought the materials for the SMP GA Games and then we looked for a gift for my mom. It was soo hard to look for a gift for my mom. We already had an idea of what but it was soo hard to look for something that I'm sure she would like - she's a bit picky. But at the end of 2 hours, we were able to buy something that we think she would absolutely love.

Then we had dinner in Sumo Sam. We were able to try it finally! :) I saw Inky there with his kids. The menu was overwhelming. Soo many choices and we ended with 3 dishes. Among the 3, only one was outstanding. Oh well.. fun fun.. To more days like this! :)

Really cute shoes

I found some really cute shoes over the net. See the website here: http://loveshoe.multiply.com

My Kind of Bags

I was checking out shopcrazy.com.ph today (like I always do on Friday) and they have this post: http://www.shopcrazy.com.ph/2007/08/03/fashionably-fab/#more-2498

They're soo cute. These are really my kind of bags. Very expensive though. Oh well, maybe when I have or am earning more money already. ;)

Check out the cute bags below:

Spas

It has been such a long time since I last went to the spa and have a massage. Actually, right now, if you ask me. I really do need one right now. However, my favorite cheap spot – Metrowalk Spa – as said by my dad is closed already. So, I guess I have to look for another place that could replace my favorite Spa.

I guess one of the obvious choices is the Fitness First Spa. However, I couldn’t compare the prices right now since there are no prices on the internet for this.

The Discovery Spa, I guess another one. They have a website that is under Discovery Suites but they don’t have a list of the products that they have.

The Spa, Podium. They have a website which I have visited: http://www.thespa.com.ph/. I have also checked out their spa services:

Those shaded in pink are 75-minute massages while those with no shading are just 60-minute massages.

Urban Spa, Shangrila. Checked this out as well. This is the website of this spa: http://www.urbanspaphil.com/. Although they do have a website, they don’t have the rates there. All it says is this:

I guess it really would be better to give then a call. This is their contact number:
Shangri-la Plaza Mall 5th LevelEDSA cor. Shaw Blvd.Mandaluyong CityTel. 687-6195 to 96

I was also looking into Palm Garden. Carla and I tried it this out before when we were in YEHEY! I guess the only thing I didn’t like about this was that were in a common room but from what I know, you can also opt to be in a room by yourself.

Suriya Spa, Holiday Inn, Galleria. See the prices above.

Neo Day Spa, Net One Building. See the prices above

Hmm… I wonder which one I will try next.

Quizzes Galore

ma

Your Punk Band Name Is...

The Grateful Booger

What's Your Punk Band Name?

Your Love is Based on Commitment

You believe that love is something that develops and grows. You don't believe in love at first site, and you never mistake lust for love. For you, love is about mutual devotion, respect, and understanding. You don't feel comfortable in a relationship, unless you're both in it for the long run. Why your love can last: You don't take commitment lightly - or leave relationships easily Why your love can fail: You're so committed, you often can't see the most obvious problems in your relationship

What Is Your Love Based On?

You Make a Good First Impression

You probably are making a much better impression than you realize. Social situations can be a bit awkward for you at times, and you tend to over think what you say and do. If you make a social faux pas, you remember it a lot longer than anyone else does. Just relax and do your best. There are little things you can do to improve your social image. Express more of an interest in the people around you, and be a good listener. The secret of fascinating people is that they find everyone else fascinating!

What Kind of First Impression Do You Make?

Your Mood is a 4

You're feeling a little down, but not totally bummed out. Your mood is on the low side of average.

How Does Your Mood Rate?

What Your Pizza Reveals

People may tell you that you have a small appetite... but you aren't under eating. You just aren't a pig. You consider pizza to be bread... very good bread. You fit in best in the Midwest part of the US. You like food that's traditional and well crafted. You aren't impressed with "gourmet" foods. You are generous, outgoing, and considerate with your choices. You are cultured and intellectual. You should consider traveling to Vienna. The stereotype that best fits you is redneck. Your friends secretly agree.

What Does Your Pizza Say About You?

You Are a Little Anal Retentive

Okay, so you're occasionally uptight, but it's not like you fill your day with little OCD rituals. You just like to exercise a little control over your life, and that's usually a good thing. As long as you limit your anal retentive ways to your own behavior, you're not annoying anyone. Deep down, most people are exactly like you.

Are You Anal Retentive?

The Boutique Bed and Breakfast

I think I have posted this a few months back. I was hoping that for August 4 (during the birthday celebration of my lola) we would be able to stay but as it happens, the whole place was booked already and then my mom told me a few days ago that we weren't pushing through because of bad weather. Still, I'm still dreaming that one day I'd be able to go to this place.

Prices: Weekdays: P 5,000-P7,000++

Weekends: P 6,000-P9,000++

Be sure to book at least two weeks in advance. A deposit of P2500 is required to confirm. For inquiries, call (046) 413-1885.

Resource: http://www.shopcrazy.com.ph/2007/07/18/the-boutique-bb/#more-2428

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Still haven't watched Harry Porter. Boohoo. I know, i know. Such a loser. It's just been such a crazy week with Bert as a DM and me with all the family things. Well, I think the only time that I'd be able to watch a movie is on August 11 - and I'm not even sure about that yet. I just really hope that my weekends would free up. I miss just doing nothing on weekend.

Another movie that I want to watch is "In the Land of Women." That's what? Two movies that I can't watch this weekend. Actually, in the past year (or more than a year), there has been a lot of movies that I haven't watched. So really, that's the difference? :O

I know that it is a bit weird but I also would like to watch Simpsons the Movie. I know that it sounds a bit childish but I still do like watching cartoons. I guess I never grew up. I never wanted to. I always and will always love the simpler things in life. The more colorful ones.

Another movie that I could watch... Blind Dating. Read a review over clickthecity.com and it looks like a pretty cute movie. You know, one of those girly girl movies that I just love.

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Five floors of Fully Booked now Open in Bonifacio High Street

Resource: http://guides.clickthecity.com/metro/?p=1915

It's official. Fully booked is now open in Bonifacio High Street. I wonder though when I'd be able to visit this place. I like how Bookstores look like. They have the nice clean atmosphere of everything being new and orderly. So far from what my room looks like! So I guess that's why I like it. It's something that I want to achieve but I guess, I never will...

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Melissa

I love these shoes. I just really love looking at them. I actually have one already. Bought it a few months back from Nannah's Cousin. However, I don't know if she's still selling them. I know that she is but I guess she's not selling all of the styles. Here are the styles that I want to have.

Actually, I like most of the styles but I shall not post everything here. See the website:

http://www.melissaphilippines.com/collection.html

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See's Goodies

Saw the banner of this last weekend but couldn't find the shop in Podium. Good thing there is an article in clickthecity.com about this.

Here are some excerpts from the article:

"Each muffin is P60, and a box of 6 will have you purchase a muffin for P58. A dozen of the yummy muffins will end up only P55 each."

"For that afternoon, my friends and I shared three kinds of muffin - Banana Walnut, Blueberry, and Cappuccino. "

"The Cotabato Coffee (P65 a cup, P240 for a pack of 300g) is very rich and strong, but not too bitter for my taste."

"See's Goodies also has other baked goodies such as Fudge Brownies (P190 for 12 slices), and they also serve it A la Mode (P80)."

"Their Multi-Cereal Bread (P60) is healthy with corn, wheat and oats. Their Vegetable Bread (P60), Desa explains, has seven kinds of vegeatbles - tomato, carrots, celery, onion, red and green bell peppers, basil, and parsley. See's Goodies also sells Old Fashion Bread (P50). "

Where to find it:

The Podium 3rd Level 18 ADB Ave.Ortigas CenterMandaluyong CityTel. 642-7206, 0917-534-4528

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Another place that I could try... Texas Roadhouse Grill. Read this again from clickthecity.com website:

"To start our Rodeo Night, my friends and I had the Beef and Mushroom Skillet (P175) as an appetizer, and the dish was served to us sizzling hot!"

"For my dinner, I ordered Parmesan Crusted Fish Fillet (P295)."

Where is this?

Bonifacio High Street Ground Level, Bldg. 1 Mc Kinley ParkwayFort Bonifacio Global CityTaguigTel. 856-1547 to 48