Random Thoughts

Even if it was just me and my sister are here in Manila, we still decided to visit the cemetery last week.

We brought snacks and stayed for a few hours to pray and reminisce on the old days. It was nice to see my sister again. The kids were so excited to be with her.

The next day, it was time to visit Hubby's grandparents and relatives. We had a mini reunion and saw a couple of cousins, Aunts, and Uncles. We had a sumptuous lunch! I'm glad we came because the kids were happy to see their second cousins.

How about you? Were you able to visit the cemetery last week?

There are just occassions that you don't know what to give to your friends and loved ones. One of these is the moment when you want to give to the person you appreciated the most. Someone who did a great deal for you. Of course you want it to be special since you want to show them that you've really appreciated the things that they did for you. That's why it would be a great idea to give you out thank you bouquets like the thank you cookie bouquet. This is a perfect way to give as tokens for saying thank you. The special people who deserve nice stuff from you.

The Halloween this year (2011) was extra special because we ended it with a Halloween party with our CFC Household last October 28, 2011!

We prepared food for the kids, games & prizes, and lootbags! They all had a grand time at our friend's house. After the games, they all played and just like that, they were everywhere the house! I'm glad we did this. The kids ended up so tired and happy after.

And I would say, it won't be our last.

My family had a grand time at Marciano's a few weeks ago when we had dinner. The food was good, the service was great and the place was cozy inspite of our kids getting cranky and all (possibly because they were getting hungry after stucked in a traffic for almost 2 hours!). But they enjoyed the food so much especially Hubby who wants to go back to try their steak.

For that particular night we had salad, pasta, pizza, roast chicken and dessert.





We love, love everything and promised that we will back here again one of these days.

When my Dad arrived last month, we made sure we try Bulgogi Brothers since I've been hearing a lot of nice things about this newly opened Korean restaurant in Greenbelt. So one Monday last October, we braved the traffic in Makati and went to Greenbelt for dinner.

It was our first time so we just ordered their best sellers - the Bulogogi Brothers Special, Sogogi Japchae (made with glass noodles, beef, bell pepper and onions seasoned with soy sauce), soup, and wine.



Oh, it was definitely a great dinner for all of us! We will definitely go back and try their other dishes. Hopefully when my Dad is here again and that would be next month!


Thanks Dad for the treat! (*wink*)

The little girls' 2nd trick or treat this year was at my sister's office. They had sooo much fun and got loads of candies afterwards.

They saw a lot of things from the trick or treat too!

The Addams Family

The Cast of Kungfu Panda

It's Spongebob and Patrick!

Of course, they were so happy to meet Harry Potter! :D

Kungfu Panda

With Tita Trish

It was definitely a fun trick or treat. The kids are so looking forward to next year. Haha!

What books and/or magazines did I read this month?
- Still Reading Ken Follet's White Out
- Still Reading The Battle Hymn of a Tiger Mother

What movies and/or TV shows did I watch this month?
- The Diary of the Wimpy Kid 1 & 2
- Game of Thrones
- No Other Woman (I watched it twice!)

What special days did I celebrate and how?
- Hubby and I went to Tagaytay to celebrate my birthday which was las month

What gifts did I give and/or receive?
- The kids got a lot of candies and loots from the Trick or Treat

What illnesses or health concerns did I have?
- Kids had cough and colds for weeks now :(

What fun things did I do with my friends and/or family?
- Hubby and I went to Tagaytay and stayed at T House
- Went to 168 Mall with Dad to buy stuff for Christmas
- Miles' Baby Shower
- Attended a wedding at Fernbrook Gardens
- We had 3 trick or treats this year - the village, my sister's office and with the CFC Household
- Playdate with MBAP kids at Funranch, Ortigas
- Ate A's 2011 Field Trip
- Trip to Holy Cross, Cemetery
- Reunion at Eternal Gardens
- Went back to Divi to buy more Christmas stuff!

What new foods, recipes or restaurants did I try this month?
- Bulgogi Brothers
- Another Yakimix Dinner
- Breakfast at Antonio's
- T House, Tagaytay
- Pig Out, Nuvali
- Marciano's
- Tiendesitas for Bibingka and BBQ
- Pino Resto/Bar

What special or unusual purchases did I make?
- I bought a watch :)
- A lot of stuff from 168 Mall and Divi Mall

What were this month's disappointments?
- WE had a very nice month! Thank you Lord!

What were my accomplishments this month?
- I'm nearing my budget target for December

I'm thankful for the wireless internet that I get to enjoy at home. Seeing no connection needed through those wires is such a breather. But I know that I stil can't get away with those cables especially where our desktop is located. Wires are everywhere and sometimes a site that I don't want to see. Good thing that Hubby (thanks Sweetie!) decided to do a cable management. He bought tubes to hide those annoying wires and installed it. Now, it looks so clean and organized. I sooo loved Hubby more for that! (*wink*)

Happiness is...

1. Trick or Treats!
2. The girls got loads of candies from the Trick or Treats!
3. Bonding during the long weekend
4. Massage with the Hubby
5. Halloween Party with friends
6. I feel the Christmas season already. Woot!
7. Shopping at Divisoria last weekend
8. Dinner at Pino Resto Bar
9. Reunions at the cemetery
10. Had a haircut yesterday

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Last Tuesday, I was so excited because it was Ate A's field trip! Last year I wasn't able to go with her because it was the Dada's turn. So this year, I went with her. It was tiring yes, but we both had a great time.

Our first stop was the Seri Fantasy Land at the Manila Ocean Park. It was our first time so we really didn't know what to expect. Their first stop at the Seri Fantasy Land was at the play area. They were allowed to play for 15 minutes. Yes, they didn't want to go after their time was up, but what can they do? There were still a lot of activities in store for them!

The 3D movie was the next stop at the Seri Fantasy Land. It was a 3D movie about the dinosaurs. The movie was just ok, the graphics were not that good either but the funny thing is that the girls were screaming althroughout the movie. It was hilarious!

Our second stop after Manila Ocean Park was at the Soundstage, Greenbelt to watch the Seussical Musical Play.


Too bad we were 30minutes late! But the little girl loved it and was even dancing when the play ended.

Our third stop was the Aerospace Museum which I found just ok.


Ate A had been to this museum last year and she was excited to go back all because of the ice cream. LOL! So I bought her icedrops while we toured around the hot garden of the museum!

Our fourth stop was the Museo Pambata which I found really interesting. Their concept is that the kids learn while they play. Although I found the kids too young to understand what's inside the Museo, I think the concept of the place is really good. It would be best to check out this place when the kids are a little older.




We went back to Seri Fantansy Land as our last stop, we checked out the Trick Art Museum. What's interesting is that the framed photos would look 3D in your pictures.

We got a couple of photos then it was time to go home.

I'm glad I went with my little girl, who knows, maybe next year, I won't be allowed to go with them to the field trip anymore. Aaaaah, I hope not!