Lulu Belle @ Rockwell

I saw a Yogurt Place at Power Plant Mall named Lulu Belle.  The place is really cute, with soft cow dolls in the counter.  I ordered plain yogurt with mango toppings.  Price is comparable to White Hat and Red Mango.

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Taste reminds me of the I Love Berries yogurt - sweet.  It's okay but I still look for the "sweet-sour" taste of the yogurt.  It's still White Hat for me :)

First Time in 6 Years...

I woke up around 7:00 A.M. Skies were really dark. Strong rains. Howling Wind. The first thing that came into my mind was "Will I have classes later?" (currently taking up Bag Design at Fashion Institute of the Philippines). My school is in Pasig and I don't want to be stuck in traffic considering that the rain is really pouring heavily. I took a bath then decided to have my breakfast first at Jolibee. When I went down, I was so shocked...



This is the first time I experienced this flood eversince I moved in 6 years ago =( It was really makalat in our walk way since a new gym just opened - still fixing and painting the walls etc. Shucks! I didn't have any idea that it has been raining the whole night til the morning to have flood like this.

I wasn't able to go out anymore. Worst part is that water went inside my cousin's house downstairs. I had to ask help from a friend who lives on the 2nd floor to help them since she has a 2-month old baby. I asked them to stay first in my place.

I checked out the street and water was everywhere :(



I started to panic because (1st) I don't have any food! I wasn't able to go to the grocery the day before. (2nd) My sister kept on texting me because the roof in my lolo's house is giving them problems again (tumutulo!) and my lolo wants me to check on it (duh! as if i know what to do with the roof!) and (3rd) I have to make some deliveries and I couldn't text my clients because I don't have any load.

Anyway, after a few minutes of deep thinking, I decided to relax and just make the best of what I have at that moment. At least my house is on the 2nd floor and my place is safe. Something to be thankful about....

More street shots.



Filipinos are really innovative huh?! This made us smile :) According to the "manong" this ride costs

P100 :)

We were all hungry already but since there's no food, we can't cook and can't buy too, we feasted on Lucky Me Pancit Canton! Reliable as ever! =)

*While watching the news, I was so shocked to see the effects of typhoon Ondoy...I will continue to pray for the victims of the typhoon...*

PEPPER LUNCH

I've been wanting to eat at PepperLunch for the longest time.  I've read good reviews about it so my taste buds are craving for it.  Anyway, since classes are suspended today (and tomorrow), I decided to have some "Me" time after I delivered stuff at Dressing Room, Power Plant Mall.  I bought some stuff like a new pair of jeans, some shirts at Bayo and lotion at Beauty Bar. Then...had my lunch at Pepper Lunch.

I asked the server what their best seller is and instantly told me that its "Beef Pepper Rice."

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My meal arrived "in a blink of an eye!" I love the fast service :) My platter came with paper trimming to protect "me" from the sizzle.  It also has the instructions (which I didn't read for I was so hungry!) on how to eat your Pepper Lunch meal, on how to cook your beef, chicken or salmon.  After a few spoonfuls, I noticed how the others eat their meals - I slowly read the paper trimming  and followed the instructions (HA! just when I'm done eating half my meal!!!)

I also love the orange chopsticks that they gave me.

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VERDICT: I love their Beef Pepper Rice!!! I am already thinking of bringing my lolo and sister there to try their food.  It's really good and not too expensive. A must try! =)

Blue Bunny Ice Cream

I always see the Blue Bunny Ice Cream Cart in Price Smart, Macapagal branch. I'm not really an ice cream enthusiast so when I am there I usually order Price Smart's Pizza or Chicken Roll (which is absolutely divine!!!)



But recently I was able to taste Blue Bunny's Chunky Chocolate Chip Premium Ice Cream and the verdict?  YUUMMY! The richness of the french vanilla ice cream mixed with the chunky-ness of the chocolate chips - not just small bits but more of "nugget" sized choco chips!!!! The best!!! I'm dying to taste the other flavors like their take on strawberry ice cream :)

A "Maki" Afternoon

My tutee, Jori, loves to eat California Maki.  Since she just had her Trimestral Exams finished, I promised her that I will teach her how to make her very own Maki at home.

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Ingredients:  seaweed wrap, cucumber, crabstick, jap rice, carrots and mango with japanese mayo =)

BUSY...

I haven't been blogging for some time now. Been very busy with work, accessory orders and deliveries plus with the new addition to my uber busy schedule - I went back to school. Almost done with my Business Start-Up classes at BMA and now enrolled at Fashion Institute of the Philippines.  I will be taking up Bag Design (and Fashion Embellishment maybe! =)

I promise to update my blog - after I finish my pending projects =)

Anyway, I just have to post something - for this made my day...

PIOLO in NEW YORK





His clothes are all from Bench. I think this picture is a part of a new AD campaign for BENCH.  Handsome!!!! =)

(photo from chuvaness.livejournal.com)

Bag Charm for a Friend

Terese is a friend from High School.  She was my seatmate when we were in 4th Year. Ha! It was really a blast! Wink, Wink ^_^ =) I can honestly say that she was one of my closest friends that time. She would always come to my rescue, defended me, made me smile, cried with me, became "depressed" we me. Haha! Those were the days...Sarap balikan...She is really a good person - inside and out. Lucky to have known her =)

Now Terese has her own family - a loving husband and a super, duper, cute baby boy named Tristan.  Since she's in the country for vacation (her family is based in the States), we'll meet up with some friends later for dinner. Super excited. I love seeing old friends =)

I made a simple bag charm for a dear friend. Since she's a new mom, I decided to include baby items like a rocking horse, baby shoes and a baby shirt with the letter "T' in the middle (everything handmade by yours truly =) I also placed a silver heart locket where she can place a picture of her family. I hope she likes it.

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Will post some pics later tonight after our dinner. I'm sure it will be fun!!! Can't wait... =)

I Have Fallen In Love

This is a song for the late President Cory Aquino

Lyrics by Ninoy Aquino
Music by Jose Mari Chan

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I have fallen in love
With the same woman three times
In a day spanning nineteen years
Of tearful joys and joyful tears.

I loved her first when she was young
Enchanting and vibrant, eternally new
She was brilliant, fragrant and cool
As the morning dew.

I fell in love with her the second time
When first she bore her child and mine
Always by my side, the source of my strength
Helping to turn the tide.

But there were candles to burn
The world was my concern
While our home was her domain
And the people were mine
While the children were hers to maintain.

So it was in those eighteen years and a day
Till I was detained
Forced in prison to stay.

Suddenly she’s our sole support
Source of comfort
Our wellspring of hope
On her shoulders fell the burden of life.

I fell in love again
With the same woman the third time
Looming from the battle
Her courage will never fade.

Amidst the hardships she has remained
Undaunted and unafraid
She is calm, composed
She is God’s lovely maid.

***

It was a poem dedicated to Pres. Cory and created by her late husband, Ninoy Aquino but later Jose Mari Chan created its melody and made it a song.

The poem is so touching and it proves a love, almost perfect, from a man who loved a woman, all his life over and over again.

Quarter to Four

Maybe you're wondering why my post is entitled Quarter to Four...Read on and you'll soon know why ;)

The teachers in GPP are always on the go.  They usually forget about how they look because what matters to them is that they have a good set of materials to use for the day, an interesting lesson to teach and of course a happy disposition when engaging with the students.

Simple as they are, they do have their moments when they want to be beautiful and this usually happens when it's almost time to go home...at quarter to four (or around this time =)

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[caption id="attachment_563" align="aligncenter" width="225" caption="ms lyn - spraying on perfume"][/caption]

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It's "TGIF" everyone! Happy weekend =)

Couture Headbands

Leighton Meester a.k.a Blair Waldorf (Gossip Girls) made headbands fashionable again.  This Upper East-Side princess loves her ruffles, lace, and signature bows.

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A lot are becoming more adventurous now when it comes to wearing headbands.  I've spotted Kris Aquino wearing pretty hair accessories in her SNN show.

Here are some headband designs that I like (and would probably wear :)

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* All headbands are from House of Telsa

I've also seen some local designers make fabulous designs of headpieces and accessories.  The best part is they're all HANDMADE!!! (Go handmade crafters! =)  I especially love the designs made by "Matthew&Melka."  The accessories that they make are so unique, detailed and painstakingly created by hand.  Here are some of my favorites =)

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You may visit Matthew&Melka at http://melquita.multiply.com/