CHILL MUNA!

Pressure and stress lead me to the state of anxiety.

Naramdaman ata ito ng boss ko kaya sabi nya, “Werden chill, Andy!”

Chill lang daw, slow down at the cusp at baka madisgrasya pa ako ng tuluyan. Mental ang kababagsakan.

Bilang pakunswelo, inextend ang aking deadline!

Kaya naman I sported my earphone and swayed to the tune.

Feet thomping. Head bobbing. The beat meets the body and I feel good.

ADOBO 101

Nawiwili ako sa pagluluto ng baon ko sa opisina araw-araw. Kung anu-anong klaseng experiment ang ginagawa ko sa kusina para lang mapasarap ang luto. Mahilig ako sa food pero di halata dahil sa tikas at gandang lalake ko talaga, di gaya ng iba dyan! Bwahihi!

Isa akong GI –Genuine Ilocano kaya lumaki ako sa province na mahilig talaga sa mga home-cooked meals. Hindi naman ako pihikan sa food pero alam ko kung paano sabihin kung sumptuous ang ulam o kaya pang-carinderia ni Aling Cora sa may kanto dito sa Sampaloc.

Likas na mahilig magluto ang peyrents ko. Si daddy eh masarap magluto ng lutong Ilocano gaya ng pinakbet na may chicharon, simpleng malunggay na may bulaklak ng kalabasa at kung anu-ano pa. While my mom cooks those something like in Western, you know? (Insert that American accent at pataas ang tone nung last 2 words.)

Pero ako, isang palpak sa kusina kaya nga pinagtiya-tiyagaan kong pag-aralan ito. Ayoko namang magutom ang aking magiging wifey pag ikakasal na ako no!

So heto, nagluto ako ng aking adobo:

Ingredients:

4 cloves garlic

1 cup of toyo at suka

1 kilo chicken

1 gram of paminta (Yes, talagang 1 gram lang at kelangan mo itong sukatin)

3 leaves ng laurel (optional, di ko na nilagyan yung sa akin kasi ayoko ng amoy)

1 cellphone (dapat may load kung hindi naka-linya)

1 number ng iyong magulang (pwedeng si daddy o si mommy at dapat reachable sila)

Procedure:

Pag-halu-haluin ang mga ingredients at lagyan ng kaunting tubig. Kapag malapit ng matuyo habang nakasalang, tawagan ang iyong papi o mami at tanungin kung ok na. Dapat ok ang pagdescribe mo sa anyo na ng niluluto kasi baka ito ay hilaw pa o kaya sunog na.

Easy lang di ba? Oh sya, maglalaro muna ako ng plants vs. zombies, ina-atake na ako ng water zombies na nakasakay rubber duckie. Haha!

Bon apetite!

QQ #01

When was the last time you fell in love?

You know that it's the right love but apparently, you have to take separate ways because you have to consider some certain circumstances.


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Masarap Magmahal

Nagpapa-antok na ako habang nagbabasa ng blog nung napadaan ako sa post ni Roanne. Masarap daw maging single. Ay naku aprub na aprub ako sa mga sinabi nya... pero noon yan! Ahahaha!

Kaya on the contrary of Roanne's post eh magbibigay naman ako ng dahilan kung bakit masarap ang may hubby/wifey o anumang tawag nyo sa isa't-isa:

Masarap sa pakiramdam kung may magtatanong sau at mangangamusta ay the end of the day.

Masarap kumain na may kasama lalung-lalo na kig kasalo mo ang mahal mo. Ang simpleng ulam eh nagiging bonggang-bongga. Lol!

Mas mahimbing ang tulog kung may kayapos ka, unless, madumi ang pag-iisip mo na gaya ni Drake, Jepoy at Glentot! Hahaha!

Masaya pag naglalakad ka na tipong HHWW na may PSSP o kaya naman kaakbay.

Kung umuulan, ok lang na mabasa kayong dalawa kasi iisa lang ang payong nyo, yubg maliit pa.

Masarap sa pakiramdam ang pagpa-plano ng future- pamilya, sariling bahay, etc.

Masayang magbakasyon lalu na kung kayong dalawa lang. Parang honeymoon kumbaga.

Sabi nga ni Roanne na masarap maging single, oo, aminado ako dun kasi madaming bagay ang pwede mong gawin. Pero masarap pa din naman ang may partner sa buhay, sing-sarap ng luto ni Nanay (connection?!). Hehehe

PS: tinatamad na akong mag-blog pero kating-kati naman akong magsulat. Ano daw?!!!

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RIDE WITH THE WAVES

Sometimes it leaves you bleeding.
Sometimes it gives you swollen cuts.
You can't barely walk after your first fall.
Waves come and go and they over power you and drag you to the shore.
Exhausted.

You will lost counting how many times you fall. But the best part is you will be more eager to stand up and try again.

The more you bleed, the stronger you become. The more you get hurt, the more you want to face the bigger challenge.

And yes, after a few more try, I am able to stand up and able to ride the challenge.

I'm beginning to love this sport. Try it for yourself and enjoy the ride! Laoag is just an hour away from Manila by plane or when you opt to travel by bus, it will take an overnight on the road so choose those Super de Luxe to make yourself comfortable. And from Laoag, take a bus or van from the city for a one and a half ride to Gaoa, Pagudpud (this is other one from Saud Beach) or just tell the driver to drop you at the unloading area going to blue lagoon.

Take a tricycle just waiting at the drop off point and tell the driver to take you at Wally's World Homestay.

For only p350/person, you'll get to enjoy a peaceful and adventurous retreat of Pagudpud. ;-)

Contact Wally @ +63 921 2752340 and just tell that I referred you to him (malay mo may discount. hehe). Wally also provides surfing lessons for beginners at P200-300 (inclusive of surf board).

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KAFFE RAZZO

I was on my way to office on that early afternoon of Tuesday when Edsel (Kuya Chinggoy) called me confirming if I can go this Saturday (excited much?) on the soft-opening of his new coffee-resto shop. I confirmed that I will but not sure though of the time because of some work concerns. But to be honest, I am excited too about the event, food-tasting, a few chit-chats with friends and time to be introduced with new faces.

Come Saturday, as we stepped on Edsel's coffee shop, he greeted Ahmer and I with his wide smile (sales person na sales person ang dating! hehe). Anyway, he asked us immediately what we want- drinks or food. The temperature outside is so hot so we dig into some refreshments:

Mocha Frappucino :)

Sinfully refreshing!

Pandan de Nata! Deadly!

Pandan tea with nata on top is a must! I really recommend this one! The sweet taste the pandan and the twist of nata is a deady (and perfect) combination!

I thought that the café is only a coffee shop until Edsel asked if we're hungry already and then the staffs presented to us this bunch of mouth watering dishes J

Dory fish fillet (My favorite!)

Fried Chicken Fillet

Breaded porkchop

Mongolian Rice

Lumpiang Sariwa (must try too!)

Everybody's favorite - SISIG!!!

Chicken Teriyaki

You may think that the foods they serve are pricey but looking on the menu board, it's very affordable and fits within the budget comparing with other cafes. Their fraps also are almost half the price with Starbucks and Coffee Bean but have the same quality and taste!

menu board

With the added personal touch from the owner and staffs, you'll surely enjoy your stay in Kaffe Razzo. :)

the Kaffe Razzo Family

kung ang Jollibee at Mcdo ay may mascot, meron din sila! LOL!

Kaming mga PG na pinakain. haha!

Trivia: The store's name Kaffe Razzo is derived from its small space but cozy enough to enjoy the food and share stories with your friends and families.

Pahabol! Kaffe Razzo can be found between UERM and Caltex Station along Aurora Blvd. Limang tumbling, dalawang cartwheel and isang somersault lang ang layo nya from SM Sta. Mesa. :)

Thanks Edsel for the invitation! Hanggang sa uulitin! :)

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My work schedule lately was one of the things that I didn't expect nor wished to come. Spending most of my time in the office is a hell though I don't regret on it.

That's why when I saw that I will have a 2 weekends for me to get offline, I grabbed the opportunity. I literally plugged off my computer and didn't bother to open my email. Hello, can I have my me-time as well?

Two weekends away from keyboard = two uncover weekends. It was a blast! And it became more memorable when some confessions made (well, that's another story. Haha)

Anyway, this is just an "alis-agiw" post this mid-year and I'm not sure if I can post more this month as my client is having the FYE kaya windang kaming lahat.

I'll be back for more.

P.S. Ahmer, Amae and I have a scheduled flight to Laoag this coming June 17-21. I expect that this will be another unsober getaway. Excited much with the surfing, I hope the weather will be on our side. :)