Just back from her birthday trip to Russia, I'd like to greet Myr a Happy, Gorgeous Birthday.
Locks: From Taipei
Shopping: Singapore, Taiwan, Shanghai
Loves: Traveling, Fashion, Family and Friends
Current State: Single and Fabulous
Friday, May 23, 2008
The Fashionista
Just back from her birthday trip to Russia, I'd like to greet Myr a Happy, Gorgeous Birthday.
Locks: From Taipei
Shopping: Singapore, Taiwan, Shanghai
Loves: Traveling, Fashion, Family and Friends
Current State: Single and Fabulous
Monday, May 19, 2008
Food Pornography
It was a bleary weekend, marred by bursts of rain, and the incessant humming of the wind. The sun would show itself occasionally but then it would hide again. It was perfect for someone recuperating from fever and wanting a lazy weekend. I had a Saturday morning meeting, and although I was tempted to wear my pajamas (I only wear one when I'm sick, or cold) to the office, I wore my badminton outfit instead, knowing I will not have the chance to play at all.
After my meeting, we decided to drop by Pepper Lunch, the store owned by Chuvaness and Jeroen (he is so handsome), and the new client of a friend of mine. They serve the best burgers in town ( I mean it), and my friend made the mix. I was there with L, declining my friend's invitation because my team was not available. I ordered the steak rice, while L ordered the burger. I loved the burger than the steak rice, and weren't we shocked that our P1000 came back with only P5 for a change? Not really. The meal was way better than the Pepper Steak we had at Promenade, Greenhills. Pepper Lunch is the real thing, with Wagyu beef imported from Australia. We saw Rajo Laurel yesterday, while we, the common people lined up (not really, we timed our arrival to be at 1:30 PM). Some were actually turned away by 2:30 PM when we left, and were asked to come back for dinner, which I was sure would be queued up. Kwang was there. Grand opening tomorrow at 10:45 AM, but only by invitation. I was going to be the PLUS 1 of an invited guest, but work interferes, I can't go.
While at Rockwell, we decided to do the grocery and I cooked live suahe for dinner, and made salad. Greens topped with tuna, cherry tomatoes and an Italian dressing. The recipe for shrimp I got from Mama, who texted the entire thing, just in time.
Viola.
Too bad L isn't into shrimps. Your tuna belly? Good for your first try. Ok ok I lied, I want it well-done, and grilled next time, ok?
What can you say about my BLT? I would love it with a Jap mayo, but we're trying to sensibly eat, right?
Thanks for taking care of me while I was sick.
After my meeting, we decided to drop by Pepper Lunch, the store owned by Chuvaness and Jeroen (he is so handsome), and the new client of a friend of mine. They serve the best burgers in town ( I mean it), and my friend made the mix. I was there with L, declining my friend's invitation because my team was not available. I ordered the steak rice, while L ordered the burger. I loved the burger than the steak rice, and weren't we shocked that our P1000 came back with only P5 for a change? Not really. The meal was way better than the Pepper Steak we had at Promenade, Greenhills. Pepper Lunch is the real thing, with Wagyu beef imported from Australia. We saw Rajo Laurel yesterday, while we, the common people lined up (not really, we timed our arrival to be at 1:30 PM). Some were actually turned away by 2:30 PM when we left, and were asked to come back for dinner, which I was sure would be queued up. Kwang was there. Grand opening tomorrow at 10:45 AM, but only by invitation. I was going to be the PLUS 1 of an invited guest, but work interferes, I can't go.
While at Rockwell, we decided to do the grocery and I cooked live suahe for dinner, and made salad. Greens topped with tuna, cherry tomatoes and an Italian dressing. The recipe for shrimp I got from Mama, who texted the entire thing, just in time.
Viola.
Too bad L isn't into shrimps. Your tuna belly? Good for your first try. Ok ok I lied, I want it well-done, and grilled next time, ok?
What can you say about my BLT? I would love it with a Jap mayo, but we're trying to sensibly eat, right?
Thanks for taking care of me while I was sick.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
The Anatomy of a Perfect Jump Shot
G is certainly new to this, while the rest of us, having had the exposure and enough dose of kakikayan, jump like a pro. The perfect jump shot is that one shot when everyone is just at the same height above ground, with the right space in between one person to the other so as not to cover any significant portion of the other person, thus striking a balance, with smiles on their faces, knees bent, and a required minimum height above ground, plus a perfect coverage of the skyline. This series of shots at La Luz amused us more than anything (ok, maybe tong-its amused us more), and gave us enough laugh for a month. G stands for gracious, for allowing us to teach her how to pose, and yes, taking off that sarong of hers, to be more in sync with the rest of us.
Take One: The Apparition Shot
Take Two: Bend your knees, bend. Smile, while you're at it.
Take 3: One for all, all for one. And bend that knee!
Take 4: Jump like you're having fun! Bend that knee!
Take 5: And now, a smile!
Take One: The Apparition Shot
Take Two: Bend your knees, bend. Smile, while you're at it.
Take 3: One for all, all for one. And bend that knee!
Take 4: Jump like you're having fun! Bend that knee!
Take 5: And now, a smile!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Welcome to Real Living!
Photos courtesy of L
When my Lanterio lamp from Restoration (Edsa Shangri-la Mall) was installed last week, I asked L to photograph my one-bedroom unit. It was a lazy Sunday evening, and he asked me to assist him, holding up the remote flash up in the air, at different angles to get the right lighting. When my arm got tired, he was still clicking away, taking photos of whatever still life caught his object-- my old-school clock, the drum I bought from Taipei, the stack of coffee table books, even the paperweight I got from Spain, a gift from a friend.
Hmnn. I have some grapes and wine at home now, I wonder how that would look in his Canon SLR camera.
When my Lanterio lamp from Restoration (Edsa Shangri-la Mall) was installed last week, I asked L to photograph my one-bedroom unit. It was a lazy Sunday evening, and he asked me to assist him, holding up the remote flash up in the air, at different angles to get the right lighting. When my arm got tired, he was still clicking away, taking photos of whatever still life caught his object-- my old-school clock, the drum I bought from Taipei, the stack of coffee table books, even the paperweight I got from Spain, a gift from a friend.
Hmnn. I have some grapes and wine at home now, I wonder how that would look in his Canon SLR camera.
Friday, May 09, 2008
La Luz 2008 Photoshoot
In spite the robbery price of the meals consisting of lunch, merienda, dinner and breakfast (at P950, or P300 per meal), La Luz is a picture perfect beach. Well, not as perfect as my lovely Boracay, but it does the job. It was lovely meeting Rea, another new friend made. Thanks to L for these lovely photos that tickled the gang. Cielo is so at home, she's speaking volumes to the camera.
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