Well almost… B and I were brisk-walking/jogging in the park and on the way back, we saw them, an empty playground – empty swings!!!It has been decades, since I last sat and ‘flew’ on a swing. Damn, it felt good! For a second, it was as if I had no worries in the world, and [...]
Archive for August, 2007
23 Aug
Chocolate…(drool!!)
For a few months now, I’ve been craving that chocolate soufflé B and I had at Max Brenner’s last May. I don’t know why I haven’t noticed it before on the menu, probably because I wasn’t into chocolates that much – but if we weren’t looking for a sugarfree dessert for B after lunch, I [...]
22 Aug
Lou Malnati’s Pizza
I may sound trite but it really is an incomplete visit to Chicago without trying one of Lou Malnati’s pies. The buttery crust, the thick sausage, the gooey cheese…yeah baby! B and I went there last Monday before going to Target to buy a sewing machine (B is really good at fixing trouser legs so [...]
20 Aug
Stupid, insensitive writer!
A former colleague who now works as an FA at Emirates sent me an article about this writer from Manila Standard/People Asia Magazine. After reading the article, I wanted to send a complaint letter to People Asia for printing such an irresponsible (not to mention inflammatory!) article from one of their writers. However, upon further [...]
18 Aug
Sundalo
Never ceases to amaze me how the government can continue to allot pork barrels but not a centavo towards increasing the salary and compensation packages of our soldiers, significantly. Fifteen more marine soldiers died in Basilan recently in a clash with the Abu Sayyaf. (Putres, di ko maintindihan bakit di mamatay-matay yang mga abu na [...]
18 Aug
Tripping
It is the middle of August and yet the weather is cool. Almost autumn-like. No sun though. Pretty depressing weather actually. But yesterday? Damn, that was nice weather, right there! Some sun, cool temperature, and a bit of shopping thrown in too! B needs a few more shirts and jeans for school so I suggested [...]
15 Aug
Geek Central
I was on my way to meet my bebe at a nearby Quizno’s for an early dinner – prime rib cheesesteak (*drools*). First I popped into CVS for some hair clamps, then I got outside and crossed over to Radio Shack for my ‘techie fix’ (Read: Gawk at hardware/peripherals for phones, laptops, and other mobile [...]
15 Aug
Good Coffee
And the search continues….
How come I can’t find that perfect coffee flavour? I’ve tried several Colombian brands available at the supermarket (both here and back in Manila), some African brands, and a handful of Swiss roasts – even grinding them right there in the store - and yet, bleccch!
The best cup I’ve had so far was a blend of the [...]
14 Aug
Caring for Your Face
There seems to be a whole slew of skin care routines and products and make-up out there. Back in Pinas, Olay Total Effects seem to have captured the women’s market, as well as injections of glutathione and visits to the derma. Here, there are so many creams available and well-advertised too, you’d find it difficult [...]
6 Aug
I’m Home! Woohoo!!!
Arrived at the airport, got past Immigration and then Customs, met my husband, who gave me a hug and a “welcome home”, got in a taxi, went past familiar streets…and yet everything seemed surreal. It didn’t help that I had a huge pounding headache. Still…I am very happy and very thankful to God for [...]
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