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Grandparents Day Celebration at Abreeza Mall

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 10:45:00 +0000

Our Grandparents were among our earliest teachers and caregivers. And I remember my Grandfather, Florentino Barrera Gonzales.

His my first mentor, he teaches me the passion and love of family and relatives. He gives me that compassion and wisdom in dealing with daily LIFE challenges. He enriched me with the stories of those who came before, pre-war and the post-war. He even teaches me how to sing a song....

♫♪A stranger came to town, a road he didn't know. He met a helpful boy and told him where to go. The stranger thank the boy. The boy said I am very happy that I help you and I am very glad ...♪♫

This song will always linger in my mind and in my heart forever. I miss my Grandpa. :(

Going back to the celebration, today we honor our grandparent's, as we celebrate their contributions to our family, relatives and in the whole world.

Celebrating it with my mother together with her two granddaughters at Abreeza Mall Davao.

Photo credit to ABREEZA MALL DAVAO

We treat her by buying her favorite bread at BREADTALK. The likes of:

BECKHAM n CHEESE
PHp40

RICE & SHINE
PHp50

GET CHEESY!
PHp40

SPRING IN THE CITY
PHp40

We purchased all this bread by using her SENIOR DISCOUNT CARD. Lucky day for us!!! Hahahaha....

Next we went to ISLAND GRILL RESTAURANT located at the FOODCOURT of Abreeza to have our lunch.

We ordered....

MANGO FLOAT
PHp45

KINILAW
PHp65

BEEF STEAK
PHp75

TINOLANG ISDA(MALASUGUE)
PHp85

We also have

PORK BBQ - PHp29/each @3 PHp87
5 cups of RICE - PHP15/each @5 PHp75

For a total of PHp477 only. Hmmmm...not bad for 4 persons. Great food except for their mango float. Not that mango at all. Tsktsktsk.

We are not satisfied with our desserts so we go to another place.

How about here, THE WHITE HAT ITALIAN FROZEN YOGURT. Yummy Perfect for my mother, a healthy food! Yogurt is a custard- or pudding like food made by the natural bacterial fermentation of milk. This healthy food is also a great supplement for protein and calcium. And to those who can't tolerate with milk, this is good for you.

We ordered two kinds of REGULAR YOGURT RECIPE, amounting to PHp125 each.

REGULAR YOGURT RECIPE PHp250

Yogurt is very healthy indeed, enjoyed with different flavors and popularly served with mixed fruits. Though somewhat-sour in taste I think this will complement with sweet ingredients added with their yogurt toppings.

FRUITY PEBBLES
PHp125

CHOCO DROPS and OREOS
PHp125
(Actually it is not OREOS on top, instead they replaced it with Butterscotch)

Though they don't have OREOS available, butterscotch is still okay with me. I was bit skeptical to taste it because I know I find it just plainly sour.

Love it!

Even my younger daughter love it!

Let's have a closer look...

FOR ME only ^_^

FOR MY MAMA and CHELSEA(Sharing) ^_^

I've taste yogurt before but this first scoop of THE WHITE HAT ITALIAN FROZEN YOGURT changed how I used to think about yogurt. THE BEST!!!

Our tummy and our eyes are both full and satisfied. Roaming and seeing around beautiful things inside the mall. Who love shopping? ME ME ME!!! LOL.

We shopped till we drop. Tired but we have to experience a ride that we will never imagine or to forget? The X-RIDE.

The 4D X-Ride experience is a best seller for kids and for adults that are physically fit. For only PHp100/each you can avail of the 4D XRIDE.

With their 12 themes vary from SCIENCE, HISTORY, NATURE, GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, ANIMATION, HORROR, SCI-FI etc.

We made our pick, SPACE TRAVELLING. But soon as we enter the room the person assign told us to change it INTO THE FOREST Theme because according to him SPACE TRAVELLING is boring. Well, he is right! INTO THE FOREST is good for all kids and young at heart too.

But if you want more breathtaking and challenging theme pick ZOMBIE LAND and UNDERWORLD 1,2 and 3.

Super we love this treat. Very exhausted, a feeling bit of dizziness but we really enjoyed the ride. Thanks Mama Lola...and PAPA LOLO(naiwan sa house).

Indeed we celebrate Grandparents day with so much food, fun and excitement. We will never forget this because my mother is with us(except for the XRIDE), the love we have both to our Grandfathers and Grandmothers profoundly influenced every part of our LIFE. And us their sons, daughters, grandchildren it is our role and responsibilities to provide them with the care, love, respect and understanding.

photo credit: nateswartphoto via photo pin cc

Sa'Less Diner and Moozika in Davao

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 08:39:00 +0000

Fine tuning best for BARKADAS chill-out place.
Have you taken to consider the new hang-out place here in Davao? So far there are two working restaurants and a bar store great for week end to unwind and have good time. One is at BRICK LANE SQUARE located at Palma Gil St., and NOW the Sa'Less Diner and Moozika located at Sales St., Davao City.

Photo credit to DMN

A block away from the Chimes specialty store, owned by couple Moshe and Adela Papica. It's place is simple plane diner as they open last February 2009, but re-open it to a new look as a place of night out and full of fun/gigs and music.

As Davao inclined for passion of good music, they continue to practice to open it's door to DAVAO MUSICIANS/BANDS to showcase their talents and offer their place, as a LOCAL MUSIC HAVEN.

Witness a flood of people from different walks of life enjoying the local sonata with their beer.

Drop by on a weekend and see for yourself what I really mean.

NO STOPPING Sen. SOTTO: IS GETTING FUNNY NOW

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:30:00 +0000

How can we give respect to a person who don't know how to respect with us as BLOGGERS LANG?

And to read this from the wall of MICHELLE ESTOR well this is another form of PLAGIARISM. Is this act forgivable or unforgivable?

There seems to be no stopping Sotto but he can't outsmart netizens! He just took "plagiarism" to a new level or rather, language! LOL!

Thank you JB Ablaza Macatulad for sharing this post from the wall of Michelle Estor!

"There seems to be no stopping Sen. Sotto from copying other people's work. I knew that "maliliit na galaw" sounded like an awkward translation of something originally in English. So I thought of googling "ripples courage" and what do I get? The Day of Affirmation Speech. I made that table comparing the lifted portions. What. An. Ass."-Michelle Estor

This is too much Senator Sotto. If you criticize us harshly, you can be sure we will say something about this. Better look for a good PR TEAM now. Pity you.

GOOD NEWS From NUFFNANG for the Month of SEPTEMBER

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 07:38:00 +0000

Received today thru email and it is really a GOOD NEWS to us NUFFNANGERS!

...possibility of lowering the cash-out threshold of your earnings from Php2,000.00 to Php1,000.00 or allowing cash-outs of all earnings above Php500.00 by the end of each calendar year. We are looking at either one of the options so that you can enjoy your earnings much earlier.
Also, we are in the final stages of selecting the right bank to partner with so we can provide a Nuffnang ATM. This new option allows us to process your cash-outs much faster.

Running for Healthy Life Part 3

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 06:24:00 +0000

Running for Healthy Life Part 3

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 06:21:00 +0000

My last FUN RUN was 5 months ago(RUNNING FOR HEALTHY LIFE and RUNNING FOR HEALTHY LIFE PART2).

Yesterday, September 2,2012 was my third time to join FUN RUN. It really gives me a great big KICK-OFF to join this RUN for a cause. It is an unplanned FUN RUN because I was told a day before the said event. But nevertheless, I say YES because I've been waiting for this RUN sponsored by the Philippine Red Cross: iVOLUNTEER: RUN for HUMANITY 2012.

Me and my friend Ca Cai

For my third time I chose to run the 7k just to make it more challenging from 3k to 5k and now accelerating mode to 7k. :)

Just a different run I guess. A run that I am not that prepared, a run that I have only one companion joining me, and that is Cai, and a run outside my University (The first and second run that I joined with is sponsored by ATENEO now this is different because it is outside my school).

FIRST FUN RUN: Run for SENDONG
SECOND FUN RUN: iRUN

On a practical side a novice runner like me has to practice running/jogging/walking just to make sure it will do great while running after all it is just a footrace to consider. Nothing to worry, you can run, walk or rest on your own discretion. That is FUN RUN for me. Having fun while participating the said event.

So to make your body prepared have a warm-up exercise to make yourself better. And by the way before we start we do warm-up.

Lining up to start the race, in this the 12k will do the first run. Headed by the Philippine Red Cross-Davao City Chapter Chairman: Dir. ANTONIO T.UY

Followed by us, the 7k Runners.

While waiting for our time to....

READY.....

GET SET.......GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.....

Now it is a great time to set new fitness goals. I have to run to increase my mileage and decrease race time. My first fun run I haven't put it on record but my second and third fun run should be put in my diary to have a track on my accomplishment, dedication and commitment that I have with this run.

FIRST FUN RUN: 3K - NO RECORD(Because it is my first to run, don't have an idea that I have to record it). :(

SECOND FUN RUN: 5k - FINISH it for 1hr

THIRD FUN RUN: 7K - FINISH it for 1hr and 15mins and 20sec

AVE. Speed: 1.55m/s

LOOK SO TIRED! WATER PLEASE!!! :)

So far (for me) it is VERY GOOD!

Running at least different race distances from 3k to 7k, well I have to establish benchmark times at common race distances. So that I can later evaluate my run if I do improve or not.

It's FUN watching training PAY OFF.

FINISH. I have my CERTIFICATE of PARTICIPATION Now.

MY CERTIFICATION

By the way this is my RACE BIB NUMBER

You must wear your race bib. Put it on your front. Do not fold it - -you could be disqualified.

and the route we follow

7k: From Roxas Ave. to Buhangin/Bajada Fly Over

30 Day Facebook Picture Challenge: Day 30

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 10:19:00 +0000

30 Day Facebook Picture Challenge: Day 30

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 10:15:00 +0000

A picture of someone you miss.

I really miss this cute little boy, Zachy my nephew.

30 Days Facebook Picture Challenge: Day 29

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:00:00 +0000

A picture that can always make you smile.

Picture of my two lovely daughters. They always make me SMILE! :)

30 Day Facebook Picture Challenge: Day 28

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 08:52:00 +0000

A picture of something you're afraid of...

There are two things or I may say two creatures that I am afraid of.

SCORPION

photo credit: enggul via photo pin cc

and

SNAKE

photo credit: Kousto via photo pin cc

30 Day Facebook Picture Challenge: Day 27

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 07:25:00 +0000

A picture of yourself and a family member.

Well my daughters are my family member. They're all BIG GIRLS now.

As a single parent I have to take all the tasks as MOTHER and

FATHER for my kids. It is not easy but I have to.

I use POSITIVE APPROACH and INCREASE MY HAPPINESS by:

FOCUSING TO MY KIDS.
GETTING TO KNOW MYSELF.
INVOLVING MY KIDS TO THEIR UNCLES, AUNTIES,GRANDMA, FRIENDS or positive role model that can fill the gap of an absent parent.
Let my kids know that they COMPLETE ME.

30 Day Facebook Picture Challenge: Day 26

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 10:32:00 +0000

A picture of something that means a lot to you.

Dining room means a lot to me because this is the only place I can be with myself and talking with my two girls while eating. Asking them about their school activities for the week.

30 Day Facebook Picture Challenge: Day 25

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 10:12:00 +0000

A picture of your day.

This is how I start and end my day. In a small cubicle office situated inside my shop. Hehehehe... :)

30 Day Facebook Picture Challenge: Day 24

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 09:56:00 +0000

A picture of something you wish you could change...

photo credit: Dave_B_ via photo pin cc

If only I am RICH. I could help this little children go to school instead of working, though you may see on their faces they are happy but the fact there aren't.

30 Day Facebook Picture Challenge: Day 23

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:38:00 +0000

30 Day Facebook Picture Challenge: Day 23

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:36:00 +0000

A picture of your favorite book.

photo credit: NontrivialMatt via photo pin cc

My favorite book for almost a year now.

A book about PHOTOGRAPHY.

30 Day Facebook Picture Challenge: Day 22

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:09:00 +0000

30 Day Facebook Picture Challenge: Day 22

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:07:00 +0000

A picture of something you wish you were better at...

photo credit: The Cable Show via photo pin cc

Since childhood I wish to become a news reporter, newscaster or any media job.

30 Day Facebook Picture Challenge: Day 21

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:52:00 +0000

A picture of something you wish you could forget....

A part of the ill-fated Cessna plane that crashed on the waters off Masbate island in central Philippines is seen on boat after it was recovered by fishermen August 19.(Reuters)

I wish I could forget this because it only reminds me how a great man died on a plane crash, because of his dedication to his work and love for his family.

Secretary Jesse Robredo has led a good life as a great public servant. Your legacy will live on.

SALAMAT AT PAALAM.

30 Day Facebook Picture Challenge: Day 20

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:00:00 +0000

30 Day Facebook Picture Challenge: Day 20

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:59:00 +0000

A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel...

Wolfgangsee, Austria

Source: happysteps.net via Pal on Pinterest

30 Day Facebook Picture Challenge: Day 19

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:11:00 +0000

30 Day Facebook Picture Challenge: Day 19

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:08:00 +0000

A picture of a letter...

I have this since college and I keep this for good even though I don't know who is X!

FIRST CARD

SECOND CARD

I am still searching for X! up to now. I don't have any idea who HE is.

30 Day Facebook Picture Challenge: Day 18

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:05:00 +0000

A picture of your biggest insecurity...

I have so many insecurities in life. One is my body, second is my teeth.

I don't have that perfect close up smile.

Photo credit to laboratorioproceramica.com

30 Day Facebook Picture Challenge: Day 17

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 11:44:00 +0000

30 Day Facebook Picture Challenge: Day 17