healthy date

Last night, Lala and I went to SM Megamall to have a good weekend laugh courtesy of Sarah Geronimo, Judy Ann Santos and Vice Ganda...Since she is on a strict General Motors Diet, and she is on her 4th day wherein she can only take bananas and milk, this immediately popped on my head and I highly recommended to her my ultimate fave fruit shake, Big Chill's Banana Smoothie as our company as we watched. I am so glad she liked it! After laughing and Lala crying on one part of the movie (haha!) and since we still can't get enough of our stories, we roam around looking for a place where we can dine this time with greens (ooops..a little breaking on her strict diet, but I think veggies won't do any harm). We ended up with Mexicali. Again, loved the food and of course the catching-up-chikas along with it!

'Til our next healthy date...Thank you, La!

not a good one

First, I was instructed to have my second xray, then I can return after lunch to know the findings, then when I came back, still the same findings, then was again given another instruction, this time to go back to where I had my last xray before I left for Dubai to get the plate for comparison. If I won't be able to present last year's plate,the doctor said I will not be given medical clearance(tough huh?!!?!)...awwwwww.. Please Mister!!! I will come back tomorrow...Do find my plate!!!

Second, while multi-tasking, cooking while talking with someone on the phone, plok!!!! it happened so fast!!! my BB went swimming!!! oh no!!! based on the net, will have to wait for 3 days to turn ON the phone so that we are sure its internal parts are already dry and to prevent short circuit...whew!!!

photo-weheartit

Enough for today, please!!! Easy ka lang, Rio...it will all be OK!!!

May bago na ko

Lord, Thank you for granting my wish before my birthday. Looking forward to new learnings and new friends.

simple pleasures

in the middle of our chaotic, stressful days, there are little pleasant surprises that come our way that really make us feel nothing beats life's simple pleasures! what are your simple pleasures?- Bianca Gonzales

here are mine to name some...

1. my comfort food -

varies depending on my mood and cravings...as of this writing, these are my happy food..just yesterday, after deciding from range of options of goodies on the supermarket, i ended up cuing on the cashier with these treats

2. fave food -

one of my fave fruit right from their backyard with love

3. surprises -

JP is one of my friends who never fails to delight me with surprises. On this pic below, he writes on the 2010 Starbucks planner he really kept for me. He did the complete-the-stickers-thing as I was not here last Christmas 2009 and he kept it thinking how he can give it to me. Good thing, I came home April and he was able to give it to me. Not too late :-)


And on this one below, I took a picture of his pasalubongs for me from his trips from Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia. How sweet it is to be always remembered by JP!


4. putting a child to sleep -

Goodnight sweet cheeks, goodnight sleepy head, sweet dreams, sleep tight...until the morning light!-momay


5. nice chat with friends -

i just had a non-stop one yesterday ...from chikas related sa work, from irreconcilable differences to maturity, from tested friendships to revelation of crushes to love stories. hayyy! with laughter and chichirias on the side...long-trip-boredom killer! Love you guys!

dear boss

Dear Minigold's Boss,

Please approve her annual vacation leave for just four SUPER valid reasons:

1. so that she can be spared from the scorching summer heat there in Dubai,
2. so that she can be with her loved ones
   
3. so I can see her on my bday and
   
4. so she can finally meet O :-)

Hoping for your kind consideration,
Rio

"Dear Ms. Rio,

Annual vacation leave approved as per your request.

Thanks,
Minigold's Boss" ----kulit lang ni Jho! yey for that!!!

How time flies, I still vividly remember just last year when she gave me a maxi dress on my birthday. So happy as I flaunted it...so happy that AJ can't contain my happiness and so she had her tantrums..."di bagay sa yo yan!!!"
hmmm si AJ inggit!!! wahahaha!!! Happy times together :-)

a dream come true

Anawangin one month from now-my post-bday celeb from a dear friend! Thank u K! Here we come!!! Fingers crossed!!!

getting-ready-info from the web :-)

If your idea of a beach trip is chillin’ out by the beach in a hammock, singing around a campfire with a guitar and climbing beach cliffs to wait for the sunset then you should definitely go to Anawangin.

The Beach Cove
Anawangin is a cove in the town of San Antonio in Zambales. It is a beach that has an off-white sand and an evergreen forest cover near the shore (you’ll rarely see a coconut tree in Anawangin). Behind the forest is a small stream that flows out to the sea (During summer this stream dries up into a shallow pond). There are also two beach cliffs bounding the beach, which you can hike up and enjoy the view.

Getting There
Going to Anawangin will approximately take 6 hours. From Manila, you can drive or take a bus to San Antonio, Zambales. Upon arriving at San Antonio you can hire a boat at Pundaquit that will take you to Anawangin. It is advisable to leave Manila at night so it wouldn’t be hot while traveling.

Best Time To Go

The best time to go would be around February when the weather is not too hot and humid, and there are not as many people camping. Though we like the hippie vibe during the Summer months of April and May, the campsite is just too crowded.

What To Bring
There are no modern facilities in Anawangin; there are only a couple of toilets (without roofs) and water pumps as sources of running water. Bring lots of drinking water since drinking from the water pump is not safe, and the weather tends to be too hot at around 12 noon. Also bring your own food, there are no hotels and resorts that could prepare meals for you. For sleeping, you have to bring your own tent and pitch it under the forest cover where it is much cooler than by the shore.

What to do
Anawangin is definitely Boracay’s exact opposite in terms of development, but that doesn’t mean you’ll run out of stuff to do during your stay. Here are some suggested activities you could do aside from lying in a hammock by the beach:

1. Bonfire
Gather fallen twigs and light up a fire for warmth during the night. Bring a guitar so you can sing around the campfire. Just don’t forget to put it out when going to sleep.

2. Climbing
The beach is bound by two cliffs in the north and south. The northern cliff is higher and is not adviseable to trek in since it has loose rocks. The southern cliff is gentler and is easier to climb. You can get a great view of the beach at sunset (just don’t forget to bring flashlights so you could see your way down).

3. Trekking
Behind the evergreen forest is a stream (a dry riverbed in the summer) leading to a large hill. You can trek your way to this hill, just be cautious since there were reports that there are wild animals in this area.

4. Skimboarding
You could bring your skimboard to practice your moves. The beach is great for this activity since it has a fine sand and few rocks.

5. Ultimate Frisbee
Have your group play with you or better yet, invite other campers to join your group for a great game of frisbee.

You can arrange sidetrips with your boatman if you want to go island hopping. Nearby are Capones and Camara Islands. Capones Island is known for its centuries-old Spanish lighthouse while Camara Island is a rock climbing destination. Inform your boatman in advance and clear the details with him since there is no cellphone signal coverage in Anawangin.

Same with travelling anywhere be cautious; the beach has strong undercurrent at times – there was a guy who almost drowned during our stay. There were also reports of wild animals in the forest so please watch out.

With its evergreen forest, gentle stream, breath-taking views and off-white sand, Anawangin is one of the best beaches near Manila for city people who wouldn’t mind roughing it out in the great outdoors.

our first

august 13th was mentioned in the movie...awww!!! of all the 365 dates in a year :-) :-) :-)

True

Ally: I have my dessert first.

Tyler: Is that a political statement? A medical condition, perhaps?

Ally: I just don't see the point in waiting. I mean, what if I die while eating my entree?

Tyler: Is that probable?

Ally: It's possible. What if I choke? What if an asteroid come hurling down onto the restaurant?... I'll tell you what, if you swear on your eternal soul that I'll make it through my entree, then I'll wait. But before you answer, consider that if something does happen, you'll have to live the rest of your life knowing that not only did you lie to me, but you denied of my one last indulgence. Are you prepared to shoulder that kind of responsibility?

Eat, Pray, Love (An Excerpt)

"People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that's what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life.

A true soul mate is probably the most important person you'll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. But to live with a soul mate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then leave.

A soul mates purpose is to shake you up, tear apart your ego a little bit, show you your obstacles and addictions, break your heart open so new light can get in, make you so desperate and out of control that you have to transform your life, then introduce you to your spiritual master..." ~ Elizabeth Gilbert

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