By the time we were done chatting, I found myself reading old blog posts, which didn't help with stopping the reminiscing. Miss you, Nix! I really do. Hope we can catch up (big time!) soon.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Missing the BFF
Last night, I got to chat with my best friend who's currently based in Singapore. Our short (but sweet) exchange of messages got me nostalgic... of dinner dates, never ending life (love) talks, laugh trip over ex-es or the b*tches we dealt with during college days, sleepovers, etc.
By the time we were done chatting, I found myself reading old blog posts, which didn't help with stopping the reminiscing. Miss you, Nix! I really do. Hope we can catch up (big time!) soon.
By the time we were done chatting, I found myself reading old blog posts, which didn't help with stopping the reminiscing. Miss you, Nix! I really do. Hope we can catch up (big time!) soon.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Bistro Filipino
Three hours, two shopping bags, and one Krispy Kreme donut after I got to Boni High last night, Jax finally came to pick me up. I was about to snap at him for being late when he said the most brilliant idea he's had in quite a while.. "How 'bout we have dinner at Chef Laudico's?"
Could you say no to that? Of course.. NOT! My bad mood (Hel-lo?! 3 freakin' hours?! Fine, just 2 since I was still enjoying the 1st hour, but still) suddenly disappeared. I've been hearing a lot of good reviews about Bistro Filipino so naturally, I was excited to see for myself.
I initially thought it was a fine dining setting so I was a bit concerned that we were both just wearing jeans and polo shirts. Turned out we were dressed just alright. The place was cozy albeit a little noisy (with people talking aloud). The setting reminds me of old mansions with grand chandeliers and huge mirrors.
Service was good. When we arrived, we waited outside for a table for two to be available but it didn't take long until we were ushered inside. While waiting, we were also served with pandesal and butter, which I barely touched because I was, of course, saving space.
I especially loved the lumpia ubod cone, which was one of their bestsellers. It had a certain "kick" from the vinegar sorbet, very unique. The main course was good too (I had wagyu beef estofado), but the dessert.. oh my, the dessert! I have never tasted molten chocolate cake as heavenly as that! You know how when you try something and you could vividly remember how it tastes because it's just so damn good? That's how it was!
Will definitely come back and try their pasta (and the rest of the desserts!) soon. :)
Could you say no to that? Of course.. NOT! My bad mood (Hel-lo?! 3 freakin' hours?! Fine, just 2 since I was still enjoying the 1st hour, but still) suddenly disappeared. I've been hearing a lot of good reviews about Bistro Filipino so naturally, I was excited to see for myself.
I initially thought it was a fine dining setting so I was a bit concerned that we were both just wearing jeans and polo shirts. Turned out we were dressed just alright. The place was cozy albeit a little noisy (with people talking aloud). The setting reminds me of old mansions with grand chandeliers and huge mirrors.
Service was good. When we arrived, we waited outside for a table for two to be available but it didn't take long until we were ushered inside. While waiting, we were also served with pandesal and butter, which I barely touched because I was, of course, saving space.
I especially loved the lumpia ubod cone, which was one of their bestsellers. It had a certain "kick" from the vinegar sorbet, very unique. The main course was good too (I had wagyu beef estofado), but the dessert.. oh my, the dessert! I have never tasted molten chocolate cake as heavenly as that! You know how when you try something and you could vividly remember how it tastes because it's just so damn good? That's how it was!
Will definitely come back and try their pasta (and the rest of the desserts!) soon. :)
Friday, January 28, 2011
Thank.God.It's.Friday.
When you're running around at work all week and you can't seem to put the urgent items in your list to an end, then there could be nothing sweeter than saying "TGIF!" on a Friday afternoon. Random things on my mind now:
- Going to Boni High after work - David & Goliath and Shoe Salon sale! Yeyyy!
- Want to take Marcus & Jax to UP Diliman (inspired by FB pics from Nix)
- (Hoping for) weekend date with the husband
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Mommy's Back!
Just to officially say I've decided to revive this blog. Will post updates soon, I promise. :)
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Monday, December 28, 2009
Defining Happy
How does one start to describe the happy emotion he or she feels? I don't know, really, but let me try...
Before 2008 ended, I was a bit hesitant to welcome 2009 for the sole reason that I felt I was having the best year ever - I was scared it would become opposite with the coming of the new year. It was the year I finally married the man I love, went on my dream honeymoon, was recognized and transferred to a new role I enjoy at work, bought our first investment, etc. I thought nothing could top those. Well, until now.
When Jax and I moved in to our own place on that same year, we had to go through a lot of adjustments. Like any newly married couple, we had our share of arguments - some petty, others over something I would cry my eyeballs out, some were even to the point of us questioning ourselves if we did the right thing. It was hard, but we managed to sort it out each and every time. I'm not sure how exactly, but what I do know is that it involved a lot of talking, understanding, forgiving, accepting, loving, and most important of all, praying.
As days and months passed, I noticed our fights became less and less. We have slowly both discovered what makes the other happy, and tried to respect and give each other that, no matter how silly or "unreasonable" it may seem. We were "just getting the hang of it" when "it" happened. Junior happened. We weren't really planning on having a baby just yet (I wanted a second honeymoon on our first wedding anniversary), but the news of an addition to our family of course made us very excited. We learned be "one" in everything we do all the more.
2009 did go by in a breeze. My pregnancy turned out to be, well, "light". Jax and I still had those ups and downs (mostly in our careers and finances) but with prayers and lots of support from family and friends, we survived. It wasn't an easy ride but God made sure we were ok and that everything was taken cared of. Now looking back, it still amazes me how things just fell perfectly into place!
Now going back to my definition of happy. It's quite difficult to put into words. For now, I guess I'd have to say it's when you know in your heart you're exactly where you're supposed to be. It's not smooth sailing nor a bed of roses, it's just that inexplicable feeling that you know you wouldn't trade places with anyone else in this world. :)
Before 2008 ended, I was a bit hesitant to welcome 2009 for the sole reason that I felt I was having the best year ever - I was scared it would become opposite with the coming of the new year. It was the year I finally married the man I love, went on my dream honeymoon, was recognized and transferred to a new role I enjoy at work, bought our first investment, etc. I thought nothing could top those. Well, until now.
When Jax and I moved in to our own place on that same year, we had to go through a lot of adjustments. Like any newly married couple, we had our share of arguments - some petty, others over something I would cry my eyeballs out, some were even to the point of us questioning ourselves if we did the right thing. It was hard, but we managed to sort it out each and every time. I'm not sure how exactly, but what I do know is that it involved a lot of talking, understanding, forgiving, accepting, loving, and most important of all, praying.
As days and months passed, I noticed our fights became less and less. We have slowly both discovered what makes the other happy, and tried to respect and give each other that, no matter how silly or "unreasonable" it may seem. We were "just getting the hang of it" when "it" happened. Junior happened. We weren't really planning on having a baby just yet (I wanted a second honeymoon on our first wedding anniversary), but the news of an addition to our family of course made us very excited. We learned be "one" in everything we do all the more.
2009 did go by in a breeze. My pregnancy turned out to be, well, "light". Jax and I still had those ups and downs (mostly in our careers and finances) but with prayers and lots of support from family and friends, we survived. It wasn't an easy ride but God made sure we were ok and that everything was taken cared of. Now looking back, it still amazes me how things just fell perfectly into place!
Now going back to my definition of happy. It's quite difficult to put into words. For now, I guess I'd have to say it's when you know in your heart you're exactly where you're supposed to be. It's not smooth sailing nor a bed of roses, it's just that inexplicable feeling that you know you wouldn't trade places with anyone else in this world. :)
Monday, December 14, 2009
Busy-ness!
Ten days before Christmas and I don't know where half of my December went. Let me figure that one out...
Dec 1 & 2 - Peoplesoft Training at the Makati office
Dec 4 - IT Teambuilding in Hotel Dominique, Tagaytay
Dec 10 - Contract signing for our 1st ever investment!
Dec 11 - Office christmas party ala Heroes and Villains
Dec 12 - HR planning w/ regional boss at the Pen
Dec 13 - Baby shower at my parents' house (surprise party c/o my HS friends - thanks, guys!)
Jax and I haven't even gone shopping yet! (I hear oh no's from my inaanaks. Hehe)
Oh well... and there's still Junior to think about. *sigh* can't wait til January!!!
Dec 1 & 2 - Peoplesoft Training at the Makati office
Dec 4 - IT Teambuilding in Hotel Dominique, Tagaytay
Dec 10 - Contract signing for our 1st ever investment!
Dec 11 - Office christmas party ala Heroes and Villains
Dec 12 - HR planning w/ regional boss at the Pen
Dec 13 - Baby shower at my parents' house (surprise party c/o my HS friends - thanks, guys!)
Jax and I haven't even gone shopping yet! (I hear oh no's from my inaanaks. Hehe)
Oh well... and there's still Junior to think about. *sigh* can't wait til January!!!
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