The family, the ones here in Tugue went to Sanctuario to visit and spend the day with Lolo whose birthday is today. Catered food, pansit and gambling made our day a blast!
Since I arrived in Tuguegarao on the 23rd I have been busy as hell with family affairs and last minute errands. I haven't seen any of my friends yet and haven't drank any liquor or a drag of cigs in the 4 days that I had been here. Crazy!!! As of the moment Nanay is rousing us in our pj's because we have to go to the cemetery to visit our Lolo whose birthday is today. We might spend the rest of the day there, good thing they had Pampaguena cater the food so we look forward to another sumptuous eating again.
Darnit, another failed attempt at dieting. Hey check this, the video gave me goosebumps. I wanna watch this movie! Let's support Pinoy films!
After 4 years being with the company, I finally and willingly attended our annual company xmas party hehe I usually sit at home infront of the tv and brood. Last night, I changed my pajamas and wore something purple. Aylavet!
USWB XMAS PARTY @ Meat Shop bar in Katipunan Fishballs today, Italian fare tomorrow. The University of the Phippines - Katipunan area is teeming with fast food favorites, street food stalls and budget friendly establishments to cater to every student’s whim. No university experience is complete without ending the day or week at the bar, whether its for a project ‘meeting’, treating yourselves after a day of classes or just watching a gig of your crush’s band.
Meat Shop Bar and Grill
The crowd spills over to this Katipunan bar when the original Meat Shop is overflowing with people. What started out as a place that sells barbeque and other grilled items, the Meat Shop’s two locations are now a popular drinking place. Local beers start at P35 while the menu surprisingly extends to combo meals (P45), Japanese cuisine, a cocktail list, plus a selection of mixed drinks such as Gin Pomelo (P 150 for a pitcher). The second floor of the Meat Shop can also be rented out for private parties.
The bar, which is also open on Sunday, has had celebrity visitors such as Diether Ocampo buying barbeque, as shared by owner Caloy Patricio. And if you can’t live with cool (not ice-cold) beer, ask for a bucket of ice cubes, which comes with a P10 charge.
For a minute there I seem to be lost in translation salivating for their bbq sticks which is soooooo good by the way. Nuff said. Obviously, I still my hangover from saturday's USWB Xmas party. Being the self-confessed Gossip Girl that I am, I dutifully do my task of uploading all pictures..no holds barred! hahaI think I won't be putting captions on these. Now let the pictures do the talking!
My greetings may have been late..but it's better late than never right? Xmas and New Year has been a blast. I am grateful that I was able to go home for Xmas. As they say, Xmas is best spent with family. As for New Year, I spent it in Manila as I have work na. But it was well spent with my other family here. New Year's reunion with the Iglesias clan (Eric's mom's side)
I just got back from Tugue Sunday night. My supposed 8hr trip became a 12hr nightmare! Blame it to the hoards of vehicles trekking their way back to Manila from nearby and far flung provinces.
I hated traveling back home because it is a known fact that it takes a grueling 12hrs to reach home. If you take the deluxe trip (more expensive because you get to stretch your legs, has built-in cr and no stopovers) it cuts you back to 8hrs instead. One can also take the 45minute plane ride but I find it a hassle for me who lives in Marikina to drag my baggages and commute all the way to NAIA 3. It would be nice if someone can make me hatid to the airport though. Next time, I'll take the plane instead. I just have to book really early though. Although traveling for 12hrs had its perks too..I was able to get the much needed sleep, watched 3 movies (thank god they have tv and dvds) and had foodtrip galore. Don't get me wrong..I love going home but traveling for 12hrs drives me crazy!!!
I am back in the reality of Manila. I am suffering from withdrawal symptoms from my Christmas vacation. After 2 days of holiday, It's bacl to work again tomorrow. Better enjoy my few hours left for that!
I nicked this from Sassy Lawyer's blog..with permission of course! I couldn't resist posting this. Too hilarious to pass up.This made me roar with laughter today. What a way to start my day. hihi If there was an Obama look alike contest this guy could win. He wouldn’t even have to put on make-up nor have his hair redone but he could use an additional ten pounds.
Big Christmas sales and bargains are everywhere! I had been going ga-ga since last month because I was itching to go to as many mall sales and bargains in the metro. Just this weekend, Eric and I braced ourselves for the T-shirt Project sale in Santolan. Upon seeing this humongous pile of clothes scattered everywhere we literally swam with the crowd, tugging as much t-shirts as we can. Hey, these shirts sell like hotcakes for Php100 only!
Anton Diaz, Mr. Our Awesome Planet himself, whose blog I religiously follow, has been kind enough to compile all on-going nationwide sales in the metro.
I have been dabbling into wedding sites since the past year. No, I'm not getting married anytime soon, I'm mainly fascinated at other people's wedding stories and also wedding photography. Actually, I don't see myself getting married the traditional way. I cringe at the thought of wearing a gown, heels, getting make-up done, enduring the stress from all wedding preps and spending a lot of moolah of a goddam wedding! Lol Ugh...Don't get me wrong, I love seeing people getting married but it's really not for me.
I distinctly remember when it was my grandparent's golden anniversary. I put my foot down and refused pointe blank at the idea of wearing a gown. I really gave my parents and everyone a hard time. I did not even dare to go fit a gown. Alas, they manage to get my measurements and after much hissy fit and tantrums, I walked the aisle sour faced and itching to get things over with. Haha You should see my pictures back then. Hilarious! Until now I still refuse wearing a gown. I guess I never lost my tomboy days.
If I had it my way, I'd rather have a civil wedding or just have it by the beach as the sun sets and walk barefoot on the beach drinking tequila. That my friend is my ideal wedding! No frills and no stress at all. Just chillin on the beach and getting our guests drunk. If only I can cajole Eric or anybody who will put up to my craziness, that will really make me happy. After all, it's my wedding. Nuff said. I'm babbling nonsense again. Malayo pa yan. Papayat muna ako! Gudlak! haha
Pardon me, the reason for me babbling again is because my longtime friend Tracy is getting married January next year. Seeing their pre-nup picture on my Multiply inbox gave me goosebumps and I cannot help but get kilig. Jun and Tracy have been together since highschool and nowadays, that's like a friggin' eternity. They're also one of the few people that I know who have endured Tugue for a long time! They are both my childhood friends too whom I shared too many kalokohans with. As busy as we are now, We still manage to keep in touch, have a few beers here and there and share our cravings for pancit batil-patong. Sigh..good times.
I could go on and babble more but I'm getting sappy that I cringe on myself. I wanna share this article I found on W@W. It's enough proof that one can be successful and happy with their chosen careers. Hotshot lawyer and a budding photographer?? Believe it! read here.
1. Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
2. Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
3. Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
4. Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!
5. Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)
6. That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
7. Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or Faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome' ... that will bring on a 'whatever').
8. Whatever: Is a women's way of saying F*cK YOU!
9. Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to # 3.
* Send this to the men you know, to warn them about arguments they can avoid if they remember the terminology.
* Send this to all the women you know to give them a good laugh, cause they know it's true.
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