Sal Garcia-Hife

Corned Beef In Pesto-Tomato Sauce

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Tue, 4 Nov 2014 19:40:00 +0800

Wanna make your Corned Beef to the next level? Try this easy recipe! :-)

2 cans of your all-time favorite Corned Beef
Garlic (at least 2 cloves. I love Garlic so I minced 5 cloves.)
1 small red Onion, minced
Half a bottle (100 grams) of Beauxtro's Pesto Sauce (available here!)
1 pack (220 grams) of Spanish Style Tomato Sauce
Salt
Pepper

1. Saute Garlic then Onions.
2. Add Corned Beef. Saute for 2 minutes.
I, oftentimes, make the Corned Beef a little bit dry, almost having this crispy texture.
3. Add Tomato Sauce.
4. Add Pesto Sauce.
5. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add Salt and Pepper to taste.

And there you have it! You're Corned Beef In Pesto-Tomato Sauce!

Kung Okey Lang Sa'yo (True Faith Cover)

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Tue, 9 Sep 2014 23:58:00 +0800

This is a videoke live version. Enjoy!

Don't forget to follow me on SoundCloud. :-)

To My Partner

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 21:57:00 +0800

It's been quite sometime now wherein I am enjoying my singlehood. I've been very lucky to experience eating without worries and praying: focusing on my spirituality. I also got the chance to focus on my family and learning to love myself again. It's a nice feeling that you get the chance to discover something new about yourself; to discover a lot of things that you would not believe you are able to do. Funny because I never felt this kind of fulfillment without having someone beside you. This is the point where I figured, "Hmm, I think it is better this way, having no partner whatsoever, just focus with family and career.".

And yes, that is what I did. I studied again, learned new things, acquired new set of skills and abilities, made a lot of time for my family and got a new job. Started all over. I am blessed to have this kind of job wherein it gives me time to focus on the things that I like to do (thank you to my new boss who gave me this kind of freedom!). And yes, about my job, I am now the account manager of a company in the U.S. and for my first assignment? Look for potential vendors and assist them in marketing their products in the U.S.. Not bad right? And there goes the start of my realization.

I went to a bazaar and look for prospect vendors. Ooops, found one! So I interviewed them. And yes, they are a couple. I smiled and continued with the interview. They look really happy and fulfilled. Not just they are life partners, but they are business partners and they just really blend with each other. No sign of stress, they just really love what they're doing. And then there goes another vendor, another couple. Each time they look at each other, they smile. And when I interviewed them, they are so supportive with one another. Happy. Contented. And I miss that feeling. And that day was my birthday. A soft slap on my face.

I was smiling the whole time. Mom's with me by the way, she's entertaining, we've talked a lot. Glad that she's patient enough to absorb all what I was trying to say. LOL. And there was silence. Everyone's in slow motion. Took a deep breath. And I said, "I am ready". Ready to fall in love again. Ready to be selfless once more. Ready to settle down again. But no rush. This time, I'd like to take time and get to know the person first... if ever that person comes along. If ever my future partner comes along.

Everyone's still in slow mo. Fading. And there I was in another dimension. In a beach. I saw this couple walking by the shore. I smiled. Felt weird. It's me! But with who? I observed myself. I was laughing so hard, having fun. Then the person hugged me so tight and gave me a kiss. Seeing myself from afar, I smiled. No sign of stress from my face. I look younger, more alive. I chuckled.

It was lunchtime, I followed them. They were eating at my favorite restaurant, MESA. They never stop talking. They never stop laughing. It's like there is no one around. The person, I was with, was very caring, very sweet, very cute. And I smiled again.

Sunset. They sat on the sand, person's head on my shoulder. Holding hands. They looked at each other. Showed their genuine smile to one another. Someone's pulling me. Going back. Stopped. And there I was waiting for Mom. People start moving normally.

I felt weird again. I never felt in need to have a partner still. I just smiled because I know that person will come. I will wait for that person who can just make me laugh all the time. Who can just grab me and hug me tight. Who will be very supportive and work as a team. Who is strong and who is never afraid. Who can manage to introduce me to anyone. And lastly, who will never give up and will always fight for love.

Starting All Over Again

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 21:55:00 +0800

A Random Note From Last September:

"Three years has passed. And here I am again. Starting to pick up the broken pieces of me.. Doing my best to put it back all together, yet people around me kept on hammering my fragile self. Tired of those people who kept on crushing me.. I can't focus on building myself again due to these people cutting off the foundation of my principles and beliefs.. Starting all over again. Nothing left. Just me."

Bad Decisions

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 21:29:00 +0800

A Random Note From Last April 2013:

"Decisions decisions.. Those decisions wasted almost three years of my life. I shouldn't have listened to my ex. That ________ put me to his crazy world of the rat race. The world that made me a slave and detached me from reaching my dreams.. Dreams that should have been reached by now."

20 Seconds Of Courage

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Mon, 9 Dec 2013 14:18:00 +0800

There are a lot of times I wished that I just went ahead, approached the person and said "Hi!"

Or wished that I just did it.

This is not about having regrets and just be saddened about it. This is all about having the courage to do something. As Benjamin Mee once said, "We all have our 20 seconds of courage.". Regardless if it is getting the chance to talk to someone you like or telling someone a secret or start not eating too much, having the courage to do something could have changed the course of your life.

It is never too late and you should not regret. That "chance" that you've missed is a realization that next time, you will make sure to take advantage of that 20 seconds of courage.

Do it. Make it happen.

10 Things I Did Before I Turned 25

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Sun, 8 Dec 2013 23:59:00 +0800

1. Travel more than once in one year.
2. Quit my job and start working at home.
3. Bake again.
4. Cook again.
5. Learn pattern making.
6. Sew clothes and other stuff.
7. Learn how to drive a car.
8. Learn how to plant Basil.
9. Exercise every day and rest once a week.
10. Learn to love myself again.

Water Eyes

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Sat, 7 Dec 2013 23:38:00 +0800

Just look into my eyes.

Jawili Falls, Tangalan, Aklan, Philippines

October 24, 2013

Balanced Diet

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 18:10:00 +0800

Kenny Rogers, Mall Of Asia

February 10, 2013

Hidden Falls

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 18:09:00 +0800

El Nido, Palawan

May 30, 2013

Freedom And Happiness

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 17:03:00 +0800

Mayong Garcia

Seven Commandos Beach, El Nido

May 31, 2013

Luminosity

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 23:20:00 +0800

Linegueb, El Nido

May 29, 2013

Going Back

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 23:54:00 +0800

It was May 29, 2013.

Finally, I am going back to the place I fell in love with.

That place gave me so much love and made me so inspired

That I started to create my dreams

That I began to set goals

That I never stop thinking ahead

For my family

And for my future.

I decided to go back hoping I could find myself again;

Hoping to be so determined, once more, to do what I really wanted to do in life.

El Nido, here I am. I'm back.

And My Journey Begins Again

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 08:07:00 +0800

It's been more than 2 years.

And there I was, starting all over again.

So many things have changed.
So many things have been discovered.

Good thing I have learned. A lot.

...And things will never be the same again.

From nothing, my journey began.
Found myself and made a plan.

This is it, no one can stop me.
I'll reach my dreams, so I set myself free.

Candy Bags

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:51:00 +0800

Candy Bags are definitely a girl must-have. What's great about these bags aside from their colors and designs is that each bag is being produced in a very limited number. So girls, it is so hard to find someone who has the same bag as yours, which is awesome. But wait, there's more! For a limit time only, Candy Bags Store will give you a great discount for up to 50%! So what are you waiting for!

You gotta see these bags for yourself! Price ranges from P1,200 to Php1,500. The Candy Bags Store is located at Stall 44, Novelty Village (Near the Pet Village), Tiendesitas, Pasig City (Near Hyper Mart). For more details, go to their Facebook page. Just click the TITLE or CLICK HERE.

(Get! Kwiki Purse Insert Organizer BLACK Medium by BagnBasket)

Photos From Tiendesitas

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:04:00 +0800

February 19, 2011. I took photos at Tiendesitas. What can you say? Comment below! :-)

Thinking

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:35:00 +0800

It's been months since the last time I posted in my blog. There were a lot of things that have changed and there were a lot of things happened in my life since then. Even though I was so busy with life, I never stop thinking about blogging. I wanted to share what was really going on; share my experiences, share my discoveries and most importantly, share what I have learned. So what's new?

You've noticed, the layout is new, carefully researched and added some few touches to suit your needs. You can connect my blog to your facebook and Twitter! Oh by the way, like my Facebook page by clicking "like" at the left side of the blog or CLICK HERE.

Second, I know it's very tiring to comment but I still need some feedback from you my loyal readers. Now, it's easy to comment by ticking "like" or "dislike" at the bottom of each post. You can also use Facebook's "like" button at the toolbar below. By using it, not only you show appreciation here but also on Facebook!

Third, I have added new topics: Food, Fashion, Gadgets and Travel. Who wouldn't want to eat great food, to wear something really nice, to discover new places and of course, to get updated with the latest technology?! Well, I do! :-)

(Read! How to Get Ideas by Jack Foster)

There you have it. I'll definitely post at least once a week and at the same time, update the old ones.

That's all for now! :-)

What is the strangest thing you’ve ever eaten?

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 16:03:00 +0800

Snake Fruit from Jakarta. Its skin is literally like snake skin.

You can ask me anything and everything. Try me!

If you had a billion dollars, what would you do with it?

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:06:00 +0800

1. Build a Corporate Tower.
Then put these businesses in it:
2. Mang Inasal Franchise
3. McDonald's Franchise
4. Restaurant
5. Bar
6. Pastry Shop
7. Events Management Company
8. Dance Studio
9. Fashion Store
10. Retailing and Trade
11. Law Firm
12. Accounting Firm
Then go with:
13. Real Estate
After all these, I'll buy
14. Gadgets
15. House
16. Car
That's all.^^

You can ask me anything and everything. Try me!

Do you consider yourself as a giver or a taker? Why?

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:43:00 +0800

I consider myself both (sorry, can't choose one) because I believe in mutualism.

You can ask me anything and everything. Try me!

Would you go for a blind date?

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:42:00 +0800

No. I don't do blind dates.

You can ask me anything and everything. Try me!

Do you plan to get married in the future?

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:41:00 +0800

Yes. Very very soon. :-)

You can ask me anything and everything. Try me!

What is your biggest regret in life?

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:41:00 +0800

My biggest regret was giving away my Nokia E90.

You can ask me anything and everything. Try me!

This Is What I Have To Say

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Mon, 4 Oct 2010 13:41:00 +0800

I do understand Carlos Celdran and I am for RHbill and I don't mind protesting against Bishops and Priests or people, in general, who are against it. But, I do hope, not inside the house of God. God is my best friend and I believe, with the current situation, He is too for RHbill, gender equality and He loves everyone regardless of race, color, gender and even sexuality. If we really want to fight for what we truly think is right, not in a place where we disrespect (even if it is not intentional) God. The Church (pertaining to the place of God, not to the people who's running the place.) is not a battlefield. Yes, we have the freedom to say whatever we want but not in a scandalous way. I would rather be direspected than disrespecting others for, first, I believe that karma rocks and, second, I can say that I am the good guy and that I am way better than them.

Complete The Sentence: If You Were A Girl..

noreply@blogger.com (Sal Garcia-Hife) — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:02:00 +0800

It would be less expensive coz mom, sis and I will definitely share everything. :-)

You can ask me anything and everything. Try me!