went k-pop on her 27th

Shek's (friend/officemate) 27th birthday falls on a Sunday so we decided to celebrate it earlier on a Friday. We threw her a korean lunch party - saeng-il chukha hamnida Shek!!!

GuiGui Grill Korean Restaurant
Along Dona Vicenta Road just across Gomone Korean Restaurant
Near Chowking Bajada, fronting Victoria Plaza

 tada!

 food is pretty much affordable

free side dish

 

poof! clean slate!

Review:
Food is good
Place is good
Service is good (the waitresses should just smile more when serving)
 

MusicBoxDiary: Four Five Seconds

FOUR FIVE SECONDS

Rihanna / Kanye West / Paul Mccartney

I think I've had enough, I might get a little drunk
I say what's on my mind, I might do a little time
Cause all of my kindness, is taken for weakness

Now I'm Four Five Seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm just tryna make it back home by Monday, mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh that's all I want

Woke up an optimist, sun was shining I'm positive
Then I heard you was talkin' trash
Hold me back I'm bout' to spaz

Now I'm Four Five Seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm just tryna make it back home by Monday, mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh that's all I want

And I know that you're up tonight
Thinkin' how could I be so selfish
But you called bout a thousand times wondering where I been
Now I know that your up tonight
Thinkin' how could I be so reckless
But I just can't apologize, I hope you can understand

If I go to jail tonight, promise you'll pay my bail
See they want to buy my pride, but that just ain't up for sale
See all of my kindness, is taken for weakness

Now I'm Four Five Seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm just tryna make it back home by Monday, mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh that's all I want

all-by-myself-moments sa hongkong

Eto ang mga "never-before-seen" photos from my Hong Kong trip November last year of which by the way hindi ko pa na-i-post. This is a shameless all-by-myself-moments ^_^

lost in translation agad sa day 1?

mamumulubi ako pag-uwi ng Pinas!

mapapasipa ka talaga kay Bruce Lee sa mahal na entrance fee sa Madame Tussauds. Akalain mo 200 HK Dollars! 

Dito tumalon si Batman

 watda! naka-park lang sa mga eskinita ang luxury cars gaya ng audi, bmw, mini-cooper at sandamakmak pang tsikot

sa loob ng apat na araw puro lakad lang ang ginawa ko at akyat-baba sa MTR stations

an ode to my good-old-alak-days

uupo
pupwesto 
bubuo ng bilog na hugis

maatasan ang isa
na syang taga buhos ng inumin
na tila bagang tantyado ang sukat

iikot ang baso
iikot ang usapan
aalingawngaw ang tawanan

paulit-ulit ang paksa
mga balik-tanaw sa nakaraan
sa kabataan at kahapon

kamakailang beses dadaan ang baso
may ilan na pipiliin munang sumablay
may ilan naman na handang sumalo ng tagay

sa grupo may mahilig bumida ng kwento
may suki ng asar at biro
may tahimik na tumatawa lang sa sulok

eto ang isa sa mga paborito kong sandali
sa aking paningin, tumatakbo nang marahan ang oras
habang pinagmamasdan ko ang bawat isa

naanino ko ang saya at kung gaano na katagal ang pagsasama
kinukunan ko ng larawan sa aking isipan ang kanilang mga ngiti
at isinisilid ko sa aking memorya ang mga kwento

eto ang mga sandaling walang bahid ng pagkukunwari
ang bawat isa ay masaya
ang bawat isa ay totoo

isang magandang baon para bukas
na syang magtuturo sa'yo kung saan ka babalik at tutungo
ang mga tao at kwentong tatatak sa iyong pagkatao
  

...at ipapasa muli ang baso

all femme theme

This is how we ended 2014 - with bloated tummies! Ha-ha

 

finally, somebody figured it out

Lately, I have distanced myself from all the traffic of social networking sites. Yes I am guilty of having accounts that I can hardly manage. I do have facebook, twitter, instagram, tumblr, multiply (site closed down), plurk, and more.

I do keep myself online but I try to resist the temptation of posting an emotional/personal opinion. I can afford a few clicks to LIKE a photo or post and care to share some documented events in my life.

So what I am saying in this post is that as I browsed along in these social sites, a friend whom I have never met or talked to and whom I actually forgot how we became friends even (hahaha) posted something that made my tummy giggled. It made me exclaim – “See! Finally, someone figured it out! Finally, I am hearing this side rather than always hearing the usual ‘what are you waiting for?’ and ‘you are reaching past the age for that stage’. Finally!”. I exclaimed it silently in my head. Fist bump!

Here’s the article post with my inside notes:

5 Good Reasons Why You Should Wait Until You’re 30 To Get Married

(Hahaha – a smile sneaked in your face right?)

1. You Barely Know Yourself

True enough. Even in getting into a relationship, I had the chance to get to know myself more before I shared my being to another person. I was able to patch up confusions and pains from my childhood to teenage years and all the struggles of growing up (also known as maturity – I sound old! hahaha). With that, I skipped the (dramatic) part of being confused on what I really want and on how to handle myself in every situation.

2. You’re Most Likely Not Financially Stable
Marriage is not an overnight thought. It's not like jumping into the boat where most of your friends are in and they are calling you to join - definitely not! I don't think I would settle myself in a situation where I would have too many worries. Wouldn't it be nice if you are calm and relaxed as you enter the gates of Married Life? Yes, pressure will always be there but I prefer not to stress out myself when it comes to finances. Well, I am a guru in terms of money matters but marriage in my personal opinion requires stability. 

There are things that I am considering like a house, stable job, and for my family to be ready for my departure from our household. It is my personal goal to help out my family and provide them a convenient life. Before being a wife, being a daughter and sister are FIRST for me. 

3. You May Very Well Feel Like You Haven’t Experienced Enough
I have seen first hand how most of my friends wanted the freedom of being single. They can't go out late at night and attend events because they have kids and a partner that would rant about them partying. I don't want to have hang-ups in my youth. 

Well, I enjoyed my teenage life (wink). I participated and experience what it is to be young - so I guess I will give myself a pat in the back. I know that when I settle down, I will not have regrets for not experiencing things that I should have. 

4. Marriage is Forever; What’s the Rush?
INDEED. Yes, for us women we often see marriage as a ticking time bomb because of our limitations in giving life. But other than that, why rush? 

Marriage is an indelible contract - a vow and a covenant by all means. So it requires a lot of thought and discernment because when you exchanged "I do's" there's no backing out - you will say those two words with that person forever (well, ideally! without considering the legalities of annulment and divorce).

5. Succeeding Does Get Harder with Age

I strongly believe that every person needs to fulfill his/her dreams in the field of career. A person who has achieved contentment in his/her career makes a good husband or wife. Self accomplishments bring confidence to a person and it boosts up your personality - removing insecurities, worries, regrets and other factors that might contribute to an unhappy marriage. 
Of course, practically speaking having a good job will provide for the family. 

http://www.theneeds.com/social/n3245480/5-Good-Reasons-Why-You-Should-Wait-EliteDaily

escape to #SarbayFest

2014 SARBAY FEST [Late Post]

Last May, we decided to jump in the festival boat. We went to the famous SARBAY Fest of Mindanao!

Even though we had few weeks of preparing, we were able to get GLAMPING (Glamour Camping) reservations. You rent a tent for the duration of the festival and you get to own it after. And we were able to hitch in a pick-up truck so somehow we dodge the troubles of commuting.

MUST-MENTION:
1. Sarbay fest is attended by thousands of people. Thus the beach line and the venue gets too-crowded. There are pros and cons.
2. Participate or witness the lined-up events. The festival starts on Thursday and ends on Sunday.
3. There's a variety of food available in stalls so you don't have to worry. Price is pretty much affordable.
4. Wear sunscreen! The temperature gets pretty much high so if you don't want to fry yourself, wear sunscreen with high SPF. 
5. If you are a party-person, this is one of the go-to festivals for you. It's like a 3-day straight partying!
6. Water is clear so enjoy the beach.
7. FIREWORKS are the best!!! 
8. Be responsible in throwing garbage. There aren't much of bins around. 

MUST-KNOW:  
1. Book in the resorts early because they get fully booked 6 months prior to the festival. Contact and inquire to the organizers or the local government.
2. If you don't have your personal vehicle, rent a van. The venue is quite far. 
3. There are portalet. BUT - with the thousands in attendance you cannot expect cleanliness in the portable CRs. There's no water supply even. Hence, the bad smell! If I would rate the smell with 10 as the worst I'd give it a 10. Ha! There are resorts that offers use of there CRs with pay however the people lining up reaches more than 50 meters. 
And with some twist of (bad) luck - had my share of "portalet-nightmare" experience. I had no choice. My kidneys are going to burst! Even when you hold your breath, the smells sticks in your nose and skin. There's no light and water inside so imagine the torture of trying to escape and endure everything with not breathing. 
4. Enjoy taking a plunge before Saturday or Sunday. Because by then, the water gets polluted with garbage and drunk people.