halo-halo

This is not about the famous dessert in the Philippines.

Last November 4, I went to my grandma's birthday celebration. After that, I went to their house in New Manila. I saw my grandfather's old camera. It was an Argus Super Seventy-five. I borrowed it coz I wanted to try the "through-the-viewfinder" photography that kuya Neall was talking about. I don't have any decent shots yet since I am having a hard time making a decent barrel.

Last November 7, I went to Clark with mama and tito. We shopped in the duty-free stores there. We got to buy lots of food! Chips, candies, chocolates, etc. My fave find was the Vanilla Coke. I really love its taste! I missed it so much coz its been gone for quite a while here in Manila. Another cute find were the HSM lollipops. Sweet! I wanna go back to shop for some more food. hahaha!

I finally got my 2009 planner last Nov 12 from Starbucks TM. I went there with Gina and Dan during our break. We had coffee and snacks and a long chat. The planner was ok. Not as spectacular as the 2007 and 2008 planners though. It came with a silver Starbucks pen. I got the red one. I already wrote my name inside. I was so excited to write on it!

My mom and I went to the UP-Ayala Techno Hub last Nov 13 to try out FlapJacks. We also wanted to check out the place. It's pretty nice. It looks like it will cater to the A,B,&C crowd. Yellow Cab, FlapJacks, and The Old Spaghetti House are already open. Others stalls that will open soon are Red Kimono, Gerry's Grill, Mercury Drug, Timezone, Switch (Apple Store), Figaro, Razon's, National Bookstore, Starbucks, and Bench Fix. I'm so excited! I hope all the stalls will be open before the year ends. The UP-Ayala Techno Hub is along Commonwealth ave. near Philcoa.

I treated my mom lunch in FlapJacks. I had the Chicken Fried Steak and she had the Arroz-ala-Cubana. We had French Toast for dessert. The waiter said that their best seller is the Chicken Fried Steak that's why I gave it a try. I did not actually like it that much. It was ok. Maybe I'm not a chicken steak person. I liked their Arroz-ala-Cubana though. I also liked the French Toast. I just wish they did not put too much butter on it. They had a very limited selection in their menu. I guess it's because they just opened.

Yun lang! haha! Malapit na mag-Christmas!

long overdue

Well.. basically.. il put things that happened to me the past 2 weeks in this post so...

Holy Week:
We went to Cavite to relax. We stayed in Microtel (for free) and went swimming in Eagle Ridge. Loved their pool. We also went fishing. And... Good Friday, had dinner in Sonya's Garden since Eagle Ridge was closed. We then stopped over at Leslie's for lunch on our way back to Manila.

Eagle Ridge

Sonya's
Leslie's

We wanted to stay home but then my sick grandfather and needed a nebulizer so we rushed to their house. On our way, we met an accident. I have been driving for 4 years and it was my 1st time to get into a serious accident. Good thing we had our seatbelts on or else we would have been covered in blood. I did not panic (yeah shocking!). I immediately called my uncle for help. Then I dialed 117 to report what happened. The police came shortly after I made the call. WOW! I really did not expect them to respond fast. Guys, beware of U-turn slots and jeepneys and always wear your seatbelts!

My mom did not get mad at me since she knew that I always follow rules. She knew it was not my fault. Thanks ma! Anyway, we delivered the nebulizer after the incident.

Tuesday night:
Got a text from my aunt informing me that my granpa just passed away. He was able to use the nebulizer but I guess he was really too tired. It was time for him to rest. We rushed to their place to help them in taking care of stuff.

Thursday:
We went to the wake for the 1st time. My dad and my uncle (my 'acting' father) made up. They were like best friends again. Which is really cool!

Saturday:
After the necro(which i filmed), we decided to drink and play cards. I got a bit drunk and I lost 50 pesos in our card game.. hehehe.. An 8 year old kid (Toni, my 2nd cousin) beat us all! Hustler!
Yesterday:
I went out. We were supposed to hang out as a barkada (heps only) but then my friend's friends was about to leave so we ended up in Marina. I got pissed coz I did notreally know most of the people and I had absolutely NO IDEA on everything they talked about. I was so out of place! I really hated the feeling. And one of my friends assured me that we would go and have coffee after but then it was already 12:30am and they still drinking and chatting! I am not really fond of beer so I did not drink. I was not really in the mood. And I hated the feeling of being out of place. I was just so pissed!!! So... I walked out. I went straight home. I did not get my coffee fix. And my friend/s got mad at me (I think). I did not like the way I acted. I was so cranky. I was like a brat. But then, if you were on my shoes, i think you might do the same thing. It was not about not getting my coffee and Kopi bun, it was about being out of place. I acted that way coz I was so lost. But i guess they did not get it. So guys, if you get to read this, sorry. I just hate the feeling of being OP. It's been an issue to me since I was in high school. I really have to let it go!!!!!

Anyway, there is a new dessert place in Katipunan called Banapple. They offer delish desserts at very affordable prices. It's just across Kopi Roti. Parking is a problem though. I liked their Banoffee pie, blueberry cheesecake, apple crumble, and strawberry chessecake. ;)

strawberry cheesecake

Banoffee pie (Php65)

blueberry cheesecake

I love taking pictures. I've been trying to learn photography with the help of my cousin, Marco Abesamis. I just want to share this picture. I have been trying to take a picture wherein lights trail and I am quite satisfied with this one.

My next post should be a beach trip post.. I am dying to go to a beach!!!