Saturday, June 4, 2022
Thursday, May 5, 2022
We attended our first carnival here in Victoria BC!
It was actually spur-of-the-moment. We left the house at 8 pm and figured 2 hours will be enough to enjoy everything. Since it was almost summer, the sun was just about to set at 8pm!
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Jabbed!
Jabbed and we are so glad!
We are just so happy that we have completed our doses.
After all this time, learning who has gone and with our family being personally affected by this disease, it is a privilege and a blessing to receive our vaccines. A lot are still waiting and enduring the lines, hoping for their protection.
The brands do not matter this time. The important thing is to have the hope to continue to be strong and to fight what we are facing.
And, continue to pray.
The Lord still has something great in store for all of us.
Friday, February 26, 2021
Rainbow cake by Mitch Naza
Friday, November 20, 2020
Blueberry Cheesecake by Susan
Friday, April 24, 2020
Disneyland Christmas Parade
Pasensya na 😉
This parade was the first time for Elora and my mother. We hope to go back real soon.
So, here's sharing the beauty and wonder that is Disney 😊
Hopefully, the park opens soon so it can continue to share the magic and wonder.
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Our adventures
My weekday has been busy cooping up in a room as me and hubby try to work from home. It sure was busy.
Fortunately, we still have the weekends to play with Elora, and for me to try to learn how to do other stuff. This time its creating videos.
Below is my first project as I try to create a summary of our first few adventures. (Please be gentle with my attempt 😅 ).
Hopefully, I will get the time to sustain this as we wait the ECQ out.
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
If you are familiar with the B.F. Paranaque area, the place is just along President's Ave., after Conti's, and right before a branch of Rib Shack.
From the street, Eat Fresh looks like a small place but upon entering the side entrance, we were pleasantly surprised that it was big.
View along President's Ave., BF |
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Side entrance, fronting Rib Shack |
We decided on the ones below.
Seafood hotpot with tofu Php 265 |
Cold Cuts Php 295 |
Special fried rice Php 100 |
3 kinds mushroom with vegetables Php 225 |
Pig ears Php 45 Big isaw Php 45 |
You can check their menu here.
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
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Google Maps: From Del Sol to Disney Resort |
Hotel name at the entrance. That's my mom! 😁 |
- free wifi
- room came with free breakfast
- though breakfast area was quite small. There were times that we took our breakfast and brought it to our rooms.
- Not that many selection
- pool though it was winter when we were there
- friendly staff
- laundry machines. We were able to do ours before we moved to our next stop
- coffee making facility
I booked through Booking.com and they held my reservation. But I paid directly to the hotel. Below was the quote of Booking.com for 3 nights. But actual cost was Php 1,000 cheaper.
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Manmaru - Makati Central Square
If you are not a regular Makati person, you may not have known that MCS has undergone a lot of changes since start of this year. It is still known as MCS but it now stands for Makati Central Square.
One of the changes that I like is their new set of restaurants. Along Fernando St, fronting Little Tokyo, MCS now has Samgyupsalamat, JT's, Akitaya and our recent go-to place for Japanese food, and new favorite Japanese place, Manmaru.
Manmaru is beside the entrance to the underground parking pf MCS. I think it is also the most well lit in the area so it is hard to miss the place.
The place is also usually full but they have ample space and lots of tables so it is easy to get a seat if you are not part of a big group. So far, we have not been asked to wait. We also like that it is so bright and clean inside. Servers were also quite attentive.
Nikusai Itame Php 169 |
Gyu Karubi Beef Php 299 |
Hiyashichuka Php 249 |
- Aburi Salmon roll (8 pieces) - Php 199
- Spicy Crunch Salmon Roll - Php 199
- Hiyashichuka (cold noodles) - Php 249
Their server informed us that they also have individual rooms for groups. But you may need to come ahead of the lunch or dinner rush as the place gets filled quickly.
Would definitely go back! 😉👍
Read more about how MCS has transformed from here.
Friday, October 11, 2019
Japan Fudo - Ayala Malls Manila Bay
There were still a lot of unused spaces, and not many restaurants were opened. After checking some of the food stalls in their China town section, we were drawn to Japan Fudo. Located at the 4th floor near the escalators going to the cinemas, Japan Fudo is within the Japanese-inspired section of the mall.
Japan Fudo was still on its soft opening but there were already a lot of people dining at the time. Now, we have not been to the Japan Fudo branch in Ayala Vertis North, so we really don't know what to expect. But since both of us love Japanese, then I don't think we would be disappointed.
We ordered the usual yasaitame. And their version is, well, the usual. Nothing much except bean sprouts.
Both Jie and I decided on bento boxes. He order tonkatsu while I got their torikatsu. I ordered the vegetable tempura for Elora.
There really is nothing much to say about the bento boxes except it is an affordable option. The serving and taste was as expected with any other bento box.
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Torikatsu Bento Box Php280 |
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Tonkatsu Bento Box Php280 |
The vegetable tempura which, unfortunately did not get any photo opportunity (haha!) 😁 was actually 6 pieces of mushroom, carrots and egg plant. Quite good actually since I tricked Elora to eating it. 😏
My overall verdict ? Quite okay. Most likely we would go back to try the other dishes. But so far, nothing to be excited about. 😏🤔
Saturday, May 18, 2019
- 50% discount on total food bill for 6 - 10 diners at Café Eight.
- one (1) certificate on total beverage bill for Php 750.
- one (1) certificate on total food bill for Php 300 at Sandwich and Pastry Corner.
- one (1) certificate for complimentary buffet for two at Café Eight during the week of member’s birthday or anniversary.
- complimentary bottle of house wine when dining with at least one guest
- two (2) certificates for 50% discount on the food bill for a maximum of 12 diners at Café Eight.
- Member will receive four (4) cash certificates valued at Php 500 each to off-set against food bill. One certificate per dining visit
- 15% discount to 50% discount on Best Available Rates for all room types
- Member will receive one (1) certificate for a complimentary night stay in a Deluxe Room, excluding breakfast.
- two (2) certificates to a special room rate of Php 3,800 net including breakfast for two in a Deluxe Room
- two (2) certificates to a special room rate of Php 8,100 net including breakfast for two at Crimson Resort and Spa Cebu.
- two (2) certificates to a special room rate of Php 3,500 net including breakfast for two in a Deluxe Room at Quest Hotel Cebu. Non-Transferable.
- Dine and Stay Weekend Package: entitles member to a two-night stay in a Deluxe Room for Php 8,888 net inclusive of daily buffet breakfast and one dinner for two persons at Café Eight when checking-in on a Friday or a Saturday.
- Executive Lounge Access: Member will receive two (2) certificates that entitle bearer to Crimson Club Lounge access.
20% for member dining alone
15% discount for beverage in all outlets
10% discount during special promotions
- Room accommodation for 2 with breakfast with published rate of 13,000
- Complimentary bottle of wine. We chose the red Santa Luz cabernet sauvignon. Hotel price possibly at 1,500 to 2,000.
- Executive lounge access for the whole day with buffet dinner and unlimited drinks/ cocktails : 1,800 each for 2 persons possibly
- Buffet dinner for 2 on the members birthday or anniversary: 3600 for 2 persons
- We have also availed of several automatic cash discounts when we dined at the lobby lounge.
Executive Lounge which offers free snack the whole day for members |
At night, the Lounge offered dinner and unlimited drinks for members. Sorry, no kids allowed. |
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Drinks at the Lobby Lounge with complimentary bottle of wine |
Lobby Lounge |
Lobby Lounge |
Complimentary Room |
Complimentary Room |
Complimentary Room |
Complimentary Room |
Complimentary Room |
The Lobby last Christmas |