This one person: Never fails to make me Smile!

You all know that I am a few decades old already and in this wondrous life there are a lot to expect and think about!  I remember in the 90's there was a famous song with the following lyrics of and sang by Serena Dalyrymple.


"I Love you Sabado, pati na rin Linggo..."

I remember when I was in my elementary days in our small city of San Pablo, a store was built, it was "Jollibee" and I look at it as a "Children's Haven".  We went there only for special occasions like recognition, birthday, graduation and that every time we go to Jollibee, it means that we did something great as a kid!


Fast forward to 2016 --


I never had a "Jollibee Kid's Party" but every time I see him (Jollibee) he gives me magic!  It is like all of a sudden all my worries disappear and that the child in me is rekindled. 
How I loved to be a child -- someone who,
doesn't worry about things;
doesn't worry about what people think of her;
doesn't worry if she only has Php100 in her pocket! 


All problems vanished in one move! 


That's an interesting fact to note!
This is his influence -- he shares a lot of positivity, cheerfulness and LOVE!
Like you want to love all people and just smile at them!


How about you? Who is that one person who never fails to make you smile?
You must have one right??


Xoxo

Cafe Piansa: Jail inspired Diner!

Following my note about what we did in Cafe Piansa let me share with you what else you can do there and what else to see.

Caffé Piansa is located at Dragon, Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines, you can contact them for reservation at :+63 942 826 1688 and opens at 11AM–2PM, 5–11PM.

We did not plan to go here because Marikina is very far from our place (Angono) but since we are in the area already we took the opportunity to visit this place.

Caffé Piansa is a Jail inspired diner.  Sweets got curious and asked one of the people there on who is the owner, if it was a police or a fiscal, we were informed that the owner was a judge.  Interesting to note that the owner got his / her inspiration in a jail, court room, and an electric chair.

You will also notice that different types of prosecutions are posted there :)

In terms of the menu, Caffe Piansa is no extraordinary because it serves American, Mexican, Spanish and Filipino cuisines.  They also serve pastries and coffee.

In terms of taste -- They were all good! I mean delicious and you may want to go back there again to spend your "date in a jail".

Let me share with you some of the foodies we shared!

Again, I was satisfied with all of them and would highly recommend them to you!

For the complete list you can visit Caffe Piansa Menu

Then for the dessert:

More of Caffe Piansa.

Like any other jail -- if you need help, you can use their phone! Hehe

Xoxo

Art in Island: You can make them move!

As mentioned in the introductory blog about Art in Island: A Happy Place you can use a lot of imagination once you are there.  Make your mind wonder and see yourself in that particular situation and place and you will definitely see a lot.


Wow this was a wonderful place Mama, is this in Venice?
Nope this is in Art in Island.

Where else can we be? let's see:

What a wonderful falls and YES hanging garden.

Louise and Gboy balancing act!

Louise going in and out of prison.


Love this place :)


Xoxo

Happy Friday: Art in Island -- A Happy Place

Art in Island -- you will never go wrong with it!  It is an interactive 3D art museum here in the Philippines and was launched last 2014.


We decided to spend the wedding anniversary of our parents in this simple and yet wonderful place!


This is not your ordinary museum because even if you are not a museum enthusiast, you will enjoy it because of the wonderful art created in it.  You just have to let you imagination play and you will be in different places in less than one day.


We had a lot of photos (thank goodness we don't need films anymore).  Let me share with you some of best shots and how we let our imagination guide us.

You know what, in real life this looks real :) I mean the image!
Mama always scares Papa! Hehe (love you both!)

Ooops!  Looks real as well! C'mon Paps open the volt!
Papa giving all his money to Mama and Mama enjoying a lot!

Be careful Mama and Papa, he will come and eat you both!

Louise look out, someone is trying to find you!

Now who is bigger? the bunso or the kuya?
"Kuya Gboy I am coming to get you!"

Oh the Diaz ladies were trapped in a bottle!

Oh Mama and Papa as well! But looks like they are enjoying!

Oh wow! Now all of us are in the bottle!!
Good thing we all fit in there!

Louise enjoying the company of the three little chicks!
But wait, the mother chicken is looking at them!

What are you laughing at Mika? Hehe

Is this one more bagay? hmmm

Gboy getting ready to deliver his Christmas Gifts? Excited lang?

Gboy causing traffic here!


It was very interesting to note that the palettes that were used to paint these wonderful paintings were preserved.

The cans of paints used -- interesting!

Table stand? cool!


I would like you to come over, it is really fun there!


Some guide that we took note:
1. If you can go on a weekday, please do so.  It's better to take pictures when there are lesser people around.  You have the liberty to do different poses and don't wait for people to finish their turn.
2. Bring socks, so you won't go barefoot
3. There will really be a lot of walking, so be prepared!


Nice to have tips but not must have:
1. If you can bring a powerbank so that your phone will not lose battery.  It happened to me, I had too much video and pictures taken and my battery went empty -- boo me!
2. If you can bring some extra clothes so that you will have different get up in each of the photos.  It gets boring when you have the same set of clothes for the entire museums.  Washrooms are accessible so you will not have trouble changing clothes (or even peeing).
3. it's best to give at least 3 hours for the entire museum -- so that you will not be in a hurry to take pictures and do your poses.


Details of the museum:
1. Entrance is Php500 for adult, Php400 for Senior Citizen and Student
2. There is a baggage counter where you can leave you things, food and drinks are not allowed inside
3. As mentioned, washrooms are accessible
4. There are ramps for wheelchair
5. There is a cafeteria -- at the end of the museum


So, what else can I say!
I say you visit them now!


Xoxo

Abrahm: An Artist in the making!

Fernando and Antazo Family are both from Rizal Province but we rarely go out together -- so if time permits I am the ones who gatecrash their wonderful home and play with the kids!


I always take a lot of picture but for this particular weekend picture taking was only done with the angel!

Baby you grow up so fast -- the last time I was with you, you didn't have teeth, you don't speak, you don't run so often and you were suplado.

This time you were so friendly and bubbly!
You listen so attentively that it feels like you know what we are talking about!
You are so masunurin and I hope you will continue to be like that!


You called this Yellow Monkey -- "Mommy" because she embraced the "Baby" -- according to Ate, no on taught you that -- smart kid!

Your look makes me feel I am beautiful! haha!
You make me wanna listen to you while you watch your Toy Review via YouTube!

You are Sweet's buddy --- So Sweet!

He even did his own music video as he would like to share what keeps him busy most of the day -- except the eating and drinking milk :)






What a lovely weekend with the Atazos.


Xoxo

When Bored: Have FUN @ Caffe Piansa!

Random moment that when you are bored -- all you have to do is have some FUN!  Nothing beats the time being spent with friends -- super kulit friends!

This is a restaurant in Marikina and it was my first time there.
Another serious post shall be created for that!
For now, let us have some fun!

Are they happy or happy that they have an electric chair? Hehe
Of course this is not the real deal!

The famous! Now who's the real guilty one?

I loved this! Mga walang magawa talaga sa buhay!

Xoxo

PLEASE: Listen to what is not said!

This is super out of the blue post -- I had no recent activities, I did not went into any travel or attended any party -- plainly I was just reading some posts from the wall of my father and this video that was shared by my brother really broke my heart.


Some 7 years ago, I was not an animal lover but I have respected them because (1) that's human nature, to give respect people, animals and all living things and (2) my father used to work with DENR (Department of Environment and Natural Resources) and he always told us that we should take care of everything that is just alive (with caution of course to those that are deadly) -- animals, plants and everything who lives and breaths.


When I met my husband (who had a lot of dogs at home and Ciolo), my love for animals shoot up and I loved every furry / non furry animal that I see.  Simply because they (like humans) deserves to live and to be loved!  If possible -- if they live in the wild -- let them be right?! That's their home!








I bursted into tears right after watching this video and thinking what could have been if we understood what he was trying to tell the people surrounding him. 


Now it's too late and he is dead but it is NEVER TO LATE TO REALIZE!


If we can only listen to them even if they cannot speak.
If we can only identify their needs and wants.
If we can only understand them.
Maybe, just maybe their lives will be safe and they will not in any way be translated as someone who will endanger our lives.


We are humans and we are created far more greater than animals because we have brains that functions, we have mouths that can utter words -- let us use them with caution and care.  I am not in any way against anyone or any organization because people do things as per process and as per SOP, I just wished that he was able to speak and tell how he felt when it happened..


So if you have animals at home, animals whom you treat as family, I know you know what I am talking about because you understand and love them!


Spread the awareness!


Xoxo

3D2N Legazpi Adventure - Budget

I know this is the post that most of you have been waiting for.
How much was our budget for this trip:

Full Tank, 2x (Corolla Altis 11th Gen) - Php3,000
NeuHouse Inn (3 days, 2 nights)       - Php3,200
Island Hopping (Php 1050/pax)         - Php2,100
Meals ( Foodies in Legazpi)               - Php3,200
Pasalubong (all varieties)                  - Php3,000
Entrance (Lignon and Cagsawa)         -Php60

Approximately a budget of Php 14,500

When we travel we always make it a point that we have enough money to enjoy ourselves.  It takes time to save but the memories that this travels gave us are all priceless.

Let me share with you our Legazpi Trip in more or less three minutes!
Enjoy!



Xoxo

Foodies in Legazpi

Following our 3D2N Stay in Legazpi let me now share with you the foodies that we shared!  Because we did not roam that much, we really enjoyed the food.  

First was when we had our Buffet Breakfast at the Ariport Hotel.
Airport Hotel was just a 5 minute ride from Neuhouse and plus the fact that Sweets really liked Buffet, we opt to take this one for our first meal in the city.

Since we were not from the Airport Hotel, we paid first before we took our dive to the foodies - Php199.00 per person! Quite a deal!

The breakfast was generally Filipino and you have the option to have rice, pasta, fruits or bread.  We opted to take everything! Bwahaha!

Few more dishes as follows:

Then our lunch was care of Bigs Diner:

Then our dessert was from the famous..

We had, Pili Ice Cream and (of course) Sili Ice Cream (Level 1).

Then dinner was at Willkommen.

This was actually an accident -- it was almost 8pm and the malls were already closed.  We were thinking to just buy some cup noodles from 7-11 but we were lucky to have passed by this wonder on our way home.  It was also raining at that t

Photo from Tiip Advisor

The following day, we were off to our Island Hopping but before we head to Bacacay Port we went to Legazpi Boulevard first to witness the wonder.

A morning toast of taho!

Our brekky before we onboard our boat:

As you may have known from our Island Hopping our first stop was at Vanishing Island.  In there we ate of course..

Pork BBQ in the middle of the sea!

Our morning snack was care of Love Boat Tours!

As well as our yummy lunch!

Grilled Pork Liempo, grilled squid, Tuna, Bicol Express and my favorite Laing!

Our afternoon snack was sandwich and juice.. no photo -- it was eaten while on the boat :)

Our dinner was with First Colonial as well! We wanted to make sure that we were able to have a taste of their very own dishes.

Kandingga -- their version of Bopis. Grabe sa sarap!
Baked Tahong -- always masarap
Malunggay Shake -- if you are not a vegetable lover then this is for you
Tinutong Shake -- very rich rice taste and a twist

The following day -- would you believe that we didn't have breakfast?  We just had a quick sip of coffee and some bread.  We were so excited to go to Cagsawa Ruins.

Our last meal for this trip was our lunch at Gumaca Quezon.
Again, this was an accident again but it was all worth finding!

Blue Marlin with Olive Oil
Pork Chicharon

Overall, our eating experience was always, always worth it.
Especially if you are eating with your best friend!

Xoxo