I’ve never been really good with plants. I remember when I was a kid, I planted some vegetable seeds in the backyard, they grew about a couple of inches then they dried up. In school, we had to grow flowers for our practical arts/home economics class and the seeds I planted didn’t grow at all, I just bought flowers in a pot to show to my teacher. And then about a month ago, my mom brought a welcome plant (whatever that is) to our place here in Makati. She said a house is better with plants. She also said it’s so easy to maintain, it doesn’t need a lot of sunlight, I just need to water it a couple of times a week and that’s it. I followed mom’s instructions but what used to be a green and healthy plant is slowly turning brown and somewhat dull!
I guess I should just get one of these.
It’s a Tomy Flip Flap. And as described on the Tomy website,
This uber cool solar powered plant is a hit in the offices and apartments of Japan and the craze is growing in the UK!
No Batteries, no water and no hassle – this is the ideal plant for style conscious executives and tired students!
Just Flip the switch and grow your mind to the swaying leaves of this delightful plant. There are 3 modes of movement to enable Flip Flap to soothe and energise both you and your living space depending on the mood.
Yeah, I know I’m such a geek. Real plants don’t like me.
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I think this is just too darn good to pass up.
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This year, I’ve satisfied my sweet tooth more than I used to, which quite explains the fluctuating weight (darnit!). Though sometimes I feel guilty just thinking of eating those desserts, there’s this rather sublime happiness while indulging on that (mostly) bittersweet goodness. It somewhat reminds me how good life is. Ah, it definitely compensates for the guilt. The first 5 desserts that come to mind are:
Sakae Sushi Coffee Jelly. I just love that strong cold coffee and those yummy bits of gelatin. I even love the whipped cream even though dairy’s not really friendly to my stomach. I really enjoy Sakae Sushi’s take on this one.
Amici’s Nocciola gelato. Though sometimes I have allergic reaction to nuts, eating Nocciola or Hazelnut gelato from Amici doesn’t seem to bother me. Its creamy goodness combined with sharp Hazelnut flavor, this gelato quickly became a favorite.
Piece of Cake - Cupcakes by Yumi Castrillo. I just love Yumi’s cupcakes. You will enjoy her cupcakes even without the frosting because of its nice flavors. But I like mine with swirled icing, Baileys butter cream is sooo good. I had cupcakes on my birthday and they came with cute toppers too! You should try it. Yumi even came up with clever names for her pretty and delish cakes. You may download her brochure here.
Pastry Box - Double Chocolate Cookies by Elaine Arevalo - My very good friend Elaine bakes the best cookies. They’re somewhat crunchy on the side and chewy in the middle. We ordered a few boxes and gave them away as Christmas gifts. We all love it! To order, call or send an sms to +63.927.847.5567, she bakes other pastries too.
UCC’s Banana Chocolate Smoothie. I guess this is an all-time favorite so it’s always a part of my list.
I can think of other desserts but these were the ones that registered the quickest. How about you? What’s on your list?
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To my family, friends and heck, even to my frenemies, Merry Christmas y’all!
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Tonight is Kerplunk! night at saGuijo! It has been a really exhausting week for Ali and me (quite hellish, even!) and going to saGuijo will definitely lift my mood. I’ll stop thinking about that glitch in the system for now. Happy weekend everybody!
Quote for the moment:
I’m saving my evil genius plans for later, so I’ll skip the sinister MUWAHAHAHA laugh that goes with it.
Hey wait! This one’s a classic:
I’m caught up in a dilemma. Should I cry or should I just walk out? *sheesh*
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I just can’t understand them. And I certainly don’t want to make friends with them, thank you very much.
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“Why are you doing this?” I remember Fr. Ting Miciano asking us that question when went to Don Bosco Pugad last Sunday to give the gifts and donation to the kids there. I just smiled and told him that I just want to do something nice for the kids. I guess I just thought of giving something back to others as a way of being thankful for all the blessings that I receive everyday.
Fr. Ting is the Center Director for Pugad. He introduced us to the kids and they looked very excited. Their eyes lit up as they receive their gifts. It was really a good experience, a very nice feeling to make somebody happy. I’m not writing this to show off our good deed. I’m not sharing this with you to show you how good a person I am. I’m telling you this to encourage you to try it sometime. A little nice gesture to someone who needs your help will go a long way. It doesn’t need to be a financial or material help. It can be a prayer or even a small compliment. Read on »
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Yesterday, the weather cooperated, traffic wasn’t really that bad and of course, family and friends made my day extra special. It was indeed a happy birthday to me! I celebrated my birthday with my co-workers and had a simple lunch at the office, then I had dinner with family and close friends at Sakae Sushi in the Fort. Ali even surprised me with beautiful Stargazer lilies. Aside from that, I also had 3 birthday cakes, dozens of cupcakes and a few gifts and I’m really happy that I was able to raise a decent amount for my small project for the kids in Don Bosco Pugad. Read on »
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Remember my Birthday Wishlist post? People have been asking me about it and I’m really happy that they are interested to support me with this project. As I’ve mentioned before, Don Bosco Pugad will be the recipient of whatever amount I’ll be able to gather. I chose Don Bosco because I used to participate in their outreach programs and I believe in their mission to help street children by taking them to a more suitable environment and educating them. You may learn more about their programs by visiting their website.
If you want to make a donation through this site, you may click on the Make A Donation button on your left and you may also leave a message if you want to. I’ll make sure it reaches the foundation and I’ll also send you receipts from Don Bosco. You may also give cash or check donations, either through me or deposit it directly to Don Bosco Pugad bank accounts.
PESO Account:
Bank: Bank of Commerce-Pasay Road Branch, Makati City
Current Account No. 046-00-0000237-2
Account Name: Don Bosco Pugad: Home for Street Children & Migrant Youth
DOLLAR Account
Bank: BPI Family Bank - Pasay Road Branch, Makati City
Dollar Account No. 6744-0073-03
Account Name: Don Bosco Pugad: Home for Street Children & Migrant Youth
Always make your checks payable to Don Bosco Pugad. Fax to them the deposit slip so they can issue you a receipt.
Again, thank you for your support. I went to Don Bosco this afternoon and a lady there called me an angel. I’m really no angel but it sure feels good when you share your blessings and help others in any way you can.
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