Bejewelled

HayWire, Nachofast, Johnny Rockets

2012-01-27T20:46:00.000-08:00

Thanks for my bunchkin for the fridate treat at Eastwood City ^_^

We were way too early for the movie time so we ate our movie snacks while waiting ;p

Nacho Combination Php170

Watched Haywire. Gina Carano looks like Xena (the warrior princess =D ) BUT BUT nothing beats my Angelina Jolie and this is not even comparable to Wanted or Salt.
The movie was OK at first (fast pace, believable fight scene, tense and nice plot) but then... it just ended like .... eh?

This movie made me search self defense video in youtube ;p

Johnny Rockets afterwards

Mike's verdict: HID burger is better

Original Burger and Chocolate Milkshake Php511

Happy Weekend!

Weekend Summary

2012-01-23T05:30:00.000-08:00

Loong weekend =D
Last Sat, we visited my grandmom. I think its more than 10 years since I last seen her. =)

4 Days vacation at Laguna also means 'real' home-cooked meal! Yeah!
I slept a lot and played with our puppy. I even took a video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZHTkTkj8nA

Our adorable furry friends =D
I want to name him Ace, from One Piece hehe. He's soooo cute!

Here's Max, a very friendly dog, everyone is his master.

Worked at home and at the same time preparing for House of Silk (mike review2x) ;)

Last Tuesday, we watched the season finale ;( Something to look forward in 2013 (looooong wait eh?!) Btw, I changed my ringtone, downloaded from Sherlockology, #Fangirl

Back to manila now, Mike brought a large pan of budin! (cassava cake) yumyum

Weekend: Banana Cake, Korean Food

2012-01-15T04:34:00.000-08:00

Weee! I baked a really good Banana cake! ehem ehem but honestly I find the pre mix too sweet for my taste.
I know, I know, it doesn't look appetizing (as if someone shot it lol)
I added the chocoballs 3 mins before I toasted it a bit (i love toasted sides and top =D)

Long weekend for me, work at home almost every friday (and weekends too). =D

So basically spent it at home except last Saturday when we need to go to Globe customer service (Megamall) because our tattoo myfi was not working for 2 days. And as suspected, the sim needs to be replaced =( but it's free of charge

Afterwards, grabbed these in the grocery to satisfy my korean food cravings. ^_^

I added eggs and leeks. In real life they are orange in color XD
Last time when we dine at Kogi Bulgogi, I discovered that kimchi gets along with hot noodles *drool*

Every sunday morning means 'One Piece' though nothing happened much in the episode today.

I am very much tempted to read the manga! grr!

Excited for Monday (Sherlock!!!) wee! though I heard there will be tears after Sherlock's episode finale XD

^_^

Sherlock, Chefs Quarter, Yogorino

2012-01-11T06:13:00.000-08:00

Watched 2nd episode (The Hounds of Baskerville) before going to work (mood preparation ;p)
Overly excited for next week's episode!!!!
But the thought that it will be the season finale ... huhuhu

Farewell lunch for officemate RR

Finally tried Tessie Tomas Salad @ Chefs Quarter Megamall, hmm its good

After one year in the office, was able to buy from Watsons and cafeteria! LOLz

And also discovered the Echo Store in the convenience store toinkz!

Last year I only tried Fruitas, Starbucks and Figaro outside.

Super good yogurt ice cream! (doesn't taste like yogurt)

Carmela's treat ;)

Something I need in my life ;p

"New Sherlock Holmes novel by Anthony Horowitz out in November

The House of Silk, written as tribute to Arthur Conan Doyle 81 years after his death, is narrated in first-person by Watson.

The answer, Watson, is elementary. The reason Sherlock Holmes’ latest adventure, The House of Silk, is only being published 81 years after the death of his creator Arthur Conan Doyle, and 106 years after his final story about the tenant of 221B Baker Street, is that the story was simply too shocking to reveal until now." Source

Kogi Bulgogi at Eastwood Mall

2012-01-10T05:25:00.000-08:00

Before we watched movie last Sunday...

Appetizers

Bulgogi with rice

Mike said it lacks juiciness and flavor

Korean Hot Ramen (I chose level 5 spiciness)

The kimchi is good and oh so hot!

With the huge servings and spiciness we took our time to finish everything =D

Our view, dancing fountain =D

Our bill cost P333 only ^_^

mike is complaining he looks fat at the photo above, so take 2 lolz

Thanks for the treat! ;p

Kogi Bulgogi Korean Cuisine
2/F Eastwood Mall

My 26th Birthday

2012-01-08T17:07:00.000-08:00

We had a simple yet lovely celebration at home =D
Mocha Cake, Pancit Lucban, Chooks To Go (hope to update this when I got the pics from mom)

Thanks mom for the gift, my wishlist #2!

Later that afternoon, mike and I dine at Kogi Bulgogi, braved some spiciness lolz (my next post)

Tried Caprice Milk Tea at Eastwood Cinema, it's good =D

then we watched Sherlock Holmes 2! =D Last friday, I repeatedly watched the UK Sherlock Season 2 series, I super love it. Sherlock overload!

JAW DROPPING Movie FTW!!! I love the slow-mo pursuit scene!

Thanks to my hon for the treat!

And lastly watched the latest One Piece episode when we got home =)

Thanks everyone for the greetings especially FB friends. I'm not into facebooking lately. It's really heartwarming that near and far far away friends still take time to greet. ^_^

Happy gal ^_^ Thank God!

Jamba Juice

2012-01-04T10:25:00.000-08:00

mike shared this status of one of his fb friends to me before w/c I find funny:
"jumamba juice ka na ba? hindi bumonchon chicken pa lang" ^_^

From Little Asia, Venice Piazza, we went to Bonifacio High Street for Jamba Juice. After a long walk from where we parked, wee reached 7th Avenue and can't find it. So we asked the guard ;p turns out we just need to cross the street. ;p I wished I could have checked their site first for the map XD http://jambajuice.ph/index.php/branches/branch-title-here/

Actually mike was not feeling well, he spent the entire morning in hibernation mode. He was on leave (2 days vacation leave) while I worked from home. We only went out in the afternoon. So I suggested he order Coldbuster (orange juice, orange sherbet, peaches, bananas, immunity and antioxidant) More info on their site http://jambajuice.ph/ I hope to try other products ^_^

We had a great day ^_^ (Mike was claiming that the Jamba Juice made him feeling well)

Again happy birthday =D

Little Asia at Venice Piazza

2012-01-04T08:43:00.001-08:00

I can't imagine it's my first time at Venice Piazza LOLz

At Little Asia

Kuchay dumplings P165 (they are big, looks like Gyoza)

Thai Eggplant P215

Serving is good for two. The eggplants slices are big, dumplings size like big gyoza and I only finished 1/4 of the rice priced at P50/cup. I can't imagine mike finished his rice and mine lolz

Strolled a bit. Lovely day. I hope to get back there when their water canal is finished.

Before going home we search for Jamba Juice haha up next ;)

Just a simple celebration of mike's bday. ^_^

Happy Birthday! Mwahugs!

I decided to embed google maps ^_^. Going around Taguig (The Fort or McKinley) is very confusing!

Little Asia, Venice Piazza Taguig City

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Mesa at Megamall

2012-01-03T20:20:00.000-08:00

Finally! I thought we can't still dine here because once again we need to wait (3rd in line). (Our first attempt last week, we're 10th in line. :o) But there's one vacant table outside that no one likes to avail hehe.

I am curious for their Laing Two Ways

When it is served, it reminds me of how my parents cook Laing.

My father's laing is like this one, no sabaw ;p (same with his adobo, paksiw, dinuguan, etc)

My Mom's laing on the other hand is like the other one =D She will always the one to complain why my father cooks everything without sabaw LOLz

Php150 The laing is already good for 2

Garlic rice 1 cup Php35

Overall, I love their Laing, exactly how my parents cook it, yummy! =D
It took quite a while for them to serve orders though. We forgot that mall hours are not extended anymore so we have no time to go to Cyberzone to buy bf's phone case, our main reason why we're in Megamall. (oh I'll blog his new windows phone (ftw!) soon =))

First dine out of the year, awesome!

Mesa, Filipino Moderne
Level 2 Atrium SM Megamall

New Year 2012

2011-12-31T01:19:00.000-08:00

Every year my relatives spend their holidays with us. They start cooking early in the morning.

Our Media Noche table

My two brothers ridiculously drove to Batangas for fresh seafood.

For the first time, Tita Rema cooked this rice cake delicacy which is really really good.

They also prepared Arroz valenciana, another version of paella

Macaroni salad

Spent the day like this

my old study table now belongs to my youngest bro. I usually stay at the sofa but it was their videoke day.

i just went out if I'm hungry hahaha which is every hour ;p
Another reason to go outside, our cutie puppy! He started to walk! =D

Watched fireworks

i'm wearing rrj shirt (mom's christmas gift) and bracelet i've won from http://layeredvintageluxe.blogspot.com, ^_^

Thank God for all 2011 blessings!
Happy New Year! =D

HK Choi, Gong Cha

2011-12-29T06:32:00.000-08:00

We went to work very early so we're able to leave early \m/. I chose to eat at Mesa first but they're full and we're 10th in line. We went at HK Choi just beside it instead.

Shirt from Jen, ilabit!

Congee Php 120 - Good for 2 =)

Shrimp dumpling (Hakaw) Php 110 =)

It took them forever to give us our bill, we need to call their attention more than twice.
So next time, we'll ask for it right after they serve our orders ;p

Finally, we're able to try Gong Cha, located at Atrium. Their prices are similar to Happy Lemon.

Ooops forgot to take photo XD, we're very thirsty ;p we just shared large pearl milk tea Php90

Peri Peri Chicken Megamall with Jen

2011-12-27T23:16:00.000-08:00

Catching up with bff Jen!

It's been a year since we last met. After she shopped at Kultura where she bought a shirt for me (thankuuu!), she treated me at Peri-Peri for lunch. (mwahugs! )

After a year, she still looks the same. We still look young! ^_^

She looks blooming =D I'm happy for you gurl!

I didn't notice if the service is fast or not as we are busy chatting with each other ;p

Salad at Php175 if I remember it correctly XD

Peri Peri 1/4 Chicken Lemon & Garlic Php105 (looks like El pollo loco)

Peri peri Gambas at Php195, the garlicky sauce is goood!

Pichur pichur sa restroom lolz

Peri-peri Chicken
SM Megamall 3rdfloor Atrium

Holidays, Then and Now

2011-12-26T05:16:00.000-08:00

2007

Our intelligent dog, Brew

My chubby younger bro and cousins. These kids will do everything for pamasko hahaha!

I still remember them feeling astig na drinking Cali LOLz

2011

Brew is now a dad!

We can't still think of a name...

His wife, Wang

Nagbibinata Lolz Time flies so fast!

Jewel's Ube Hopia

2011-12-26T03:45:00.000-08:00

I love ube! I'm so happy there's ube macapuno in our ref last Christmas weekend.
But but but I'm eating a lot of sweets and I also find the ube uber sweet!
So baking some hopia cross my mind harharhar!

I baked my first hopia 2years ago, thanks to http://kusinanimanang.blogspot.com for detailed steps ;)
This time, I just relied on what I remember haha! I did not make a perfect shape, as long as there's ube filling, I'm happy. =D

Because there's only flour+water, the result:

Mike said it looks like Siomai!
Oh yeah it looks like fried dumplings hahaha!

My first hopia 2 years ago pictures below with monggo filling, somewhat close .... ;p

Christmas 2011

2011-12-25T08:47:00.000-08:00

Mom set this up all by herself =D

First time to taste Royce Marshmallow Chocolate (just a simple white chocolate coated marshmallow)

Hehe sipag

My mom's poinsettia, I thought it's fake =D

Christmas food: Spaghetti, chicken bbq, pork bbq, buko salad, ube, leche flan, ref cake

Christmas celebration with relatives ^_^

I forgot to take a photo of all the gifts I received.
Thanks bro for my Wishlist # 6 and 7.
Thanks to my tita for the gift
I forgot to add this in my wishlist but thanks to my mom! (wireless mouse), you gave me a lot of gifts =D

Merry Christmas!

House of Wagyu Podium

2011-12-22T23:32:00.000-08:00

Christmas Dinner with officemates at Podium.
I really appreciate that they always consider me in choosing the foods they order :)

I like the ambiance of the restaurant, great for intimate lunch or dinner.

I just had pomodoro pasta and salad. The pasta serving is good for 2-3 already at Php350. I didn't finish it all ha ;p

I forgot to take a photo of the wagyu beef lolz, the steaks slice price range Php1000-2000 petot ehem ehem!

When the waiter cleaned out the table, they "served" this magic towel, looks like a pill but grew large when they poured water. =D I hope to update this posts when I got other pics from them.

House of Wagyu
5th floor Podium

Eco Friendly Gift Wrapper

2011-12-22T22:27:00.000-08:00

For officemates, I gave HumanNature Products with the HHN gift bag and tag

And these for family, haha!

From Oatmeal pack, turned inside out ;)

I did not throw the cereal boxes and turned them to these ;) hehe

Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol,Shopping, Tantrums

2011-12-17T23:54:00.000-08:00

Went to Shangrila last Sunday. We don't have Christmas long vacation or leave, Dec 26 back to work so we decided to have an early Christmas date, very early XD

Traffic!!!!
From Meralco Ave to Shang? 1 hr? that was around 3PM
And then finally reaching Shang but you have to wait like this:

OH.MY.GASHHHH!

Went first to Rustans to help my bunchkin shop for his gifts.
He bought my wishlist #1 =D thankuuuu much!

Then watched Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol.
There were good reviews especially in Rotten.com and we need to see that for ourselves.
Once again my non spoiler review lolz! :

It's a good movie. Thumbs up! Breath-taking!!!! I remember myself exclaiming OH.MY.GASHHHH! all the time. Must watch movie!!!! (hanep lupet asteg! Sulit ang pagttiyaga sa twapik!)
Period. ;p

And then afterwards, I thought we're going to dine in a restaurant to complete our early Christmas date..
but bf suggested McDo

I tried my best to hide my "baket mcdo lang" feeling but I'm not successful haha! He started to ask what's wrong and ayaw mo ba ng inorder ko sa mcdo? (hayyy ang clueless naman niya lolz)

After he make pilit, I finally told him my reason...
me: di ba kasi this is our christmas celebration tapos...tapos... di naman tayo kumain sa labas!
him: ahhh... Eh sino ba nagsabi sayo na Christmas celebration na natin ito

Lolz hay neko!

But but but I felt guilty for my paguumarteh, because I received the gift I want from him and knowing that other part of the country will not be able to celebrate their Christmas happily -_- gomene

Here's a link on how to help typhoon victims. Plus http://gk1world.com/typhoon-sendong-operation-walang-iwanan and http://worldvision.org.ph/ and I found this blogpost helpful too

Mom's Bday, Yellow Cab, Red ribbon cake

2011-12-17T02:57:00.000-08:00

Happy 48th birthday to my Mom!

My first time to taste Yellow Cab Dear Darla Pizza!

Mocha Crumble cake from Red Ribbon

Our gorgeous mom!

Thanks for my bro who sponsored the cake & pizza =D

HumanNature Baby Care line Giveaway

2011-12-16T05:13:00.000-08:00

This Christmas consider giving baby care products for your mommy friends and inaanak :)
Human Nature formulation has no mineral oil, synthetic fragrance, sulfates, dyes, parabens or phalates so it’s safe for baby and safe for our environment.

We (adults) can also use it right? ;p I will surely purchase a baby wash for my everyday use ;p

Human Nature Giveaway!
Win Baby Care products (baby wash, lotion and oil, Check this page for more info on each product) from Human Nature thru the Rafflecopter below.

Promo ends Dec 22, Winners will be announced on Christmas Day! Join now =D
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Human Nature: Christmas Online Shopping

2011-12-14T21:05:00.000-08:00

For the past 5 years, I noticed that December is my hectic month - "year end" deadlines, reports, audit, parties, events and everything affects my work timeline.

Last year, I was stressed by last minute shopping, stuck in long lines and traffic.
The extended mall hours were not enough!

This time I planned ahead and bought most of my gifts from Human Nature. =D

My package arrived yesterday!

I also ordered paper bags, with ribbons and gift tag bec. I made my own mix n' match

Gift sets are also available starting from Php119

From Human Nature

Please note that the deadline for orders for delivery in time for Christmas is 12 noon on

December 21st. After that, delivery is not guaranteed in time for Christmas.

Our Christmas opening schedule is as follows:

Dec 24: 9am-1pm

Dec 25-26: closed

Dec 27-29: store open 9-5. Email communication open but phone lines CLOSED

Dec 30-31: closed

Jan 2: open as usual

For more info visit http://www.humanheartnature.com/special_holiday.html

BEAT THE QUEUES AND CHRISTMAS SHOPPING BLUES!

First Time at Mercato Centrale

2011-12-10T00:05:00.001-08:00

Finally! Some booths that started here already has stores and yet we haven't been to Mercato!

Lechon tortilla below cost Php150

As Mike said it taste ok but not worth the price. (Mike is becoming a harsh critic!)

I've read a lot of reviews about Mercato and just like other blogs' reviews, I prepared myself already for 'overrated' reviews so I don't expect much.

I remember a blog describing how good Angus Beef Tapa Lady.
Because bf wants someting breakfasty, I suggested it.
From the looks, the beef cut is similar to Yoshinoya's Beef Gyudon.

Mike said it taste like Yoshinoya's Gyudon indeed.
He is used to that taste already so this is not surprising.

Regular Php120 (other choices are Korean and Spicy which cost Php150)

And then we looked for drinks. There are fruit shakes, softdrinks and milk tea.
I love the milk tea we ordered from Ping Cha =D
Just the right sweetness. Thumbs up!

Ping Cha Original Milk Tea 22 oz. for Php75

I also bought oatmeal cookies from Misispi Php110/box (after magpaikot ikot ng matagal)

It is packed in elegant red box with ribbon, ideal for Christmas gifts ;)

Actually there are lots of stalls that sells baked goodies or holiday food gifts ;)

Jalapeño Cantina Mexicana

2011-12-09T22:52:00.001-08:00

Had dinner last night at Jalapeño.

It took us time to find a parking slot at Ortigas Home Depot, that was around 8PM.

We availed our Ensogo discount voucher, P250 only for P500 worth of food.

Our total bill cost Php484 service charge included.

Herbed Lemononade

Burrito

2 Soft Tacos

Burritos and tacos comes with tomato and cream sauce.

Mike said food is ok, nothing spectacular =D

Located at Food Street, Ortigas Home Depot.

The place is kinda rustic with yellowish lightings.

They served lunch and dinner, closed between 2PM-6PM if I'm not mistaken.

Christmas Wishlist

2011-12-06T04:29:00.000-08:00

I guess some of these will be in my forever wishlist hihi!

1. Mario Badescu

I made a mental note when I read about this from Chuvaness long time ago.

Specifically designed to treat large, deep, cystic acne, the buffering lotion covers large erupted areas for overall treatment. Formulated with nourishing B vitamins and amino acids for healthy skin as well as soothing anti-inflammatory herbal extracts to promote healing. Reduce cystic acne fast with this deep penetrating, fast absorbing formula.

2.Ponytails (Plural)

I always buy ponytails esp black and brown. I dunno, i keep on losing them hehe. I need daily supply!

3. Black Gothic Lolita umbrella, haaay! hello my friends in Japan!

4. best paired with this Rain Boots

5. Jetbrains Rubymine

Eeek! geek haha! Learning Rails by myself, I currently have the trial until Dec 11 only

$69 haha!!! maybe if i wake up someday with that amount in my paypal.

6. USB Hub Because my laptop only have 2 slots
available at CDR King

7. Cute Earphone Holder available at CDR King too

8. Windows Phone (^_^)

9. Windows Tablet (-_-)

10. Laptop Trolley Bag I'm dreaming of this every day

So there, my top 10 wishlist, in no particular order... mostly geeky stuff XD

My bunchkin promised me #1 yey!

Wednesdate: Adventures of Tintin, California Pizza Kitchen, Happy Lemon

2011-11-30T05:20:00.001-08:00

At Powerplant Mall, Rockwell

Christmas is in the air!

May gumagalaw na reindeer

Watched "Adventures of Tintin" Php185/ticket

not emotional, not exciting or what but has interesting story and a bit funny

California Pizza Kitchen, we used our GCs worth 200

Pizza Regular Php295

Pesto Cream Penne Php195

Then we bought Happy Lemon's Roasted Cocoa Milk Tea Large Php95 before going home :)

Thanks for my honeybunckin's movie and dinner treat! mwahugs!!!! :)