Anniversary Dinner!

My boyfriend asked me to find a restaurant that we've never tried for a simple celebration of our anniversary. I was supposed to bring him to Maginhawa, but I changed my mind when I remembered that I really wanted to try Cyma.

Mezedes Pikilia (480)
Actually, it's not our intention to choose this for our appetizer. I already had Mezedes Htipiti in mind but my stupid fingers pointed the Pikilia to the waiter. I know, right! There is a P300 difference, so imagine my shock when this was presented to our table. Anyway, at least we were able to try all the types of Mezedes that they have so we already know what to pick the next time we go here -- and that's Mezedes Melitzanosalata! It's made from freshly roasted eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, fresh lemon and EVOO.

Lamb Souvlaki (450)
OMG THIS IS SOOOO GOOOOOD! I really, really liked it! The meat is so tender, and you can really taste all the herbs that were used in this dish. This serving is already good for two, and I would go back to Cyma because of this baby!

Baby Clams Angel Hair (300/solo)
We actually didn't eat this at the restaurant cos we were so full of all the pita bread that we've had. I am a fan of oil-based pasta, but I really find it hard to eat it cos of all the baby clams that it contains. Lol. And their solo meal is already good for two! We just have to bring this home for our midnight snack.

And I really regret not ordering this one:

Saganaki (200)
Flaming cheese! IKR! That's the restaurant's specialty and the waiters will shout 'OPA' whenever they serve it.

And here's a bunch of photos that I've taken while waiting for the food to be served:

My boyfriend is actually munching his pita bread, heh

And as they say, "Right angle can hide them flabby arms". Lol.

I really like my hair that night

The boyfriend is busy eating his lamb souvlaki!

And here's another I like my hair photo!

A previous colleague recommended this Greek restaurant to me months ago, and I guess he's right that this is worth every penny. I'm a fan of food that are wrapped in pita bread, so I'd make it a point to come back here as soon as possible.

The 90s are ALL THAT!

OMG OMG OMG, right?

I terribly miss the 90s. I miss its music (especially the boybands!), movies, TV shows, etc. And whaddyaknow! Teen Nick brought back all the classic Nick shows which includes: Kenan and Kel, The Amanda Show, The Adventures of Pete and Pete, Clarissa Explains It All, The Secret World Of Alex Mack and of course, ALL THAT!

I am really a big fan of classic Nick shows and All That tops my list! This is also where my love for Amanda Bynes started.

I hope we'll also have this block here in the Philippines! Please, please, pretty please! It's like childhood all over again!

Finally, another Sarah and John Lloyd movie!

Well, it's no secret that I am a big fan of Sarah Geronimo. I really, really like her since she started last 2003. In a nutshell, here's a description of my Sarah G fandom:

• I've had a terrible break-up last 2009, and one of the things that comforted me at work was watching her ASAP performances on YouTube. A colleague noticed that and from then on, he started calling me SG!
• My ex-boyfriend surprised me by buying a ticket to her concert last 2009! 
• I know almost all of the lines from A Very Special Love and You Changed My Life. I actually lost count on how many times I've watched those films.
• I was affected after reading the YES! Magazine issue which revealed her break-up with Rayver Cruz. I've had the biggest crush on that guy, but now I can't even stand watching him on TV. Seriously.
• I watched her movies as much as possible on the first day that it's being shown here.
• I am not ashamed that I AM A SARAH G FAN!

LOL.

Also, I used to really like JLC, however, it changed when he started going out with Shaina. But hey! It's still  J-L-C! And as one of the biggest fans of their tandem, I am very much overwhelmed that they finally pursued into creating their 3rd movie! And I hope that it's true that it will be shown this year!

I CAN'T WAIT, OMG!

P.S.
They should think of changing its title. IT TAKES A MAN AND A WOMAN? WTH HAHA!

Thank you, J.K. Rowling

Last night was so emotional, especially for us Harry Potter fans. (If you are just laughing your ass off over us guys bawling in front of our computer screens, well, GTFO. LOLJK -- no, not really). Anyway, I slept early that's why I didn't get to watch the last premiere night of Harry Potter. Typing that phrase is really heartbreaking. LAST PREMIERE NIGHT, YOU GUYS! So when I woke up at around 4 in the morning, it had just ended and I just updated myself with other people's tweets, which made me cry, too! I'm currently browsing my Tumblr page, and still feel the same emotion. Nothing will make me ready for July 14.

People whom I've just met (IRL) a few years ago are probably not aware of how much of a Harry Potter fan I am since I was 16. So let's browse through my pensieve and rekindle my early Harry Potter memories.

It all started last 2002. Actually, my high school classmates were already reading this series back in 2000, but I didn't bother to ask them about this. I even didn't watch The Sorcerer's Stone in cinema! It was just through a friendly date with my high school friend that I got to watch The Chambers of Secrets. That's when the fandom started. That time, I still couldn't afford to ask my dad to buy me these expensive books, so I just borrowed from my classmates. I remember reading them during break time, and I even didn't study for quizzes just to finish a book. Remember mIRC? I'm always on the channel where you answer HP facts and trivia lol. I also kept on reading predictions about the next HP book that time which was The Order of The Phoenix. 

Have you guys experienced watching in the front row (yes, FRONT ROW!) of a cinema? I only experienced that while watching The Prisoner of Azkaban. Back then, I think, reserved seats were not yet popular, so I just have to endure the eye strain, and of course, neck pain this had caused me. (It was worth it, anyway!) My siblings actually hated watching the films with me. Since I was the only one reading the series, I would always give unsolicited comments whenever we watch it together. Heh.

Then, 6 days from now, the last movie will hit our cinemas. And to quote a friend, "it's like something that’s deeply important to me will die on the 14th". I'll be watching this maybe a week after it had been shown here. Well, aside from fearing the emotional breakdown I might have (or probably will have!), I'd wait for my next salary which will be on the 20th. I wanna watch it on iMax with my boyfriend, and my wallet is almost empty right now lol (cos of spending way too much recently. And I'll have another post about that). Or, I could just ask money from my mom.  . The boyfriend actually bought iMax tickets and that was supposed to be a surprise! So we'll watch it on the 1st day!

And speaking of iMax, I hope this will happen, too, in the Philippines! I'm starting to think of a plan on how to sneak this out of the theater. I really need to have this!

That's it. I'll probably do another emotional Harry Potter post after watching its last film. LAST FILM. Ahh, how many times do I have to say that this is just so heartbreaking. I'm just so proud to belong to the Harry Potter generation.

To end this, I'll just share my favorite screencaps from last night. And these made me cry so hard. I really can't imagine myself when I get to watch this.

 "You two. I love you. I really do." - Rupert Grint

"And Jo, anything that I do for the rest of my career, I owe to this job. Thank you!" - Daniel Radcliffe

""Whether you come back by the page, or by the big screen, Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home." - JK Rowling"

P.S.
See you on Pottermore, guys!

Twenty-Five

So I turned 25 last week. Yeah, sure, it was fun; got a lot of greetings from people (which always makes me giddy!), but that was also the most expensive birthday that I ever had. Lol!

The celebration started the weekend before my actual birthday. And take note, I had eaten at buffet restaurants for 2 consecutive days! I know, right?

June 18, 2011
Yakimix, TriNoma

I was always curious why this restaurant is always full of people, that you must be there 30 minutes or an hour before 11 am if you don't want to wait for available seats. I'm also a fan of Japanese food so I decided to have my birthday celebration with my boyfriend here at Yakimix.

photos from http://patokplace.blogspot.com/

And I was in awe upon entering the restaurant. It was Japanese food heaven! I was overwhelmed with all the sushis and makis that I only got to try 5 kinds. I also didn't eat rice at all cos I want to enjoy all the other food that were served there.

I almost forgot to mention the dessert area. I had fun customizing my ice cream with chocolate sprinkle and gummy bears! It's like childhood all over again!

June 19, 2011
Kamay-Kainan, TriNoma

For a change, I want to treat my family this year cos normally, my mom would cook/buy food for us during our birthdays. And when I say family, I meant 10 people. Kamay-Kainan is one of the cheapest buffets in town so it's okay. I just had a round here since I was still full from yesterday's food escapade.

June 21, 2011
Amber's Restaurant, Makati

I celebrated my birthday at work. And being the generous cat that I am (no, not really!), I decided to treat my new officemates for lunch. I bought Amber's Pancit Malabon (good for 25 people), and of course, how can I miss their famous Pichi-Pichi!

Omnomnomnom!

Amber's still the best maker of pichi-pichi! It's a good thing that it's just near my new workplace. 

June 23, 2011:

Peanut Butter Company

I promised my good friend, Anthony, that I'll treat him for my birthday. We were supposed to watch Toy Story 3 (and that was supposed to be my treat) last year, but I ditched him for a date with my boyfriend. Lol.  And it was funny cos his work normally starts at 9 in the morning, but he was already in Makati 2 hours before just to have breakfast with me.

That's the Green Tea Vanilla Sandwich, and OMG, it was soooo good! It's kinda expensive, though. It already costs P70 for a half-sandwich while you can already buy 2 of that at The Sandwich Guy. Heh.

And this, ladies and gentlemen, is the Fish and Diablo pasta. I really like the spicy peanut butter twist! 

So that's my 25th birthday celebration, everyone! It was really a good thing that this new company pays so much better than my previous one! LOL. And I was lucky that I got my first month salary days before my birthday. Birthday gods had heard my plead. Haha.

P.S. I'm not really using my camera that much, so I just grabbed photos from the internet. And thank God for Instagram! 

Commuting Fiasco

a.k.a I really hate my current work location!

I left my previous employer (after 4 years!), and I ended up finding a new job in MAKATI.

My friends know that I hate that city. Not just Makati, but mostly the south part of the Metro. I was born and lived in QC all my life, and going to the south is such a burden for me. Yeah, sure, I had worked in Mandaluyong, but that is still tolerable (at least in my geographical standards). For the past year, I am just 10 minutes away from work, so imagine the adjustments I have to make when I started last month -- I have to leave the house 2 hours before my shift starts. I also never tried taking the bus again to get to work. You see, during my 2nd week at work, I was late for 1 fucking minute, and it's all because this stupid bus that kept on stopping in every waiting shed in EDSA. And also, I have a motion sickness that I can't tolerate long bus rides. For serious!

Anyway, for a month of 2-hour commuting (make that 4!) everyday, I had experienced a lot of funny, scary and gross stories that I would like to share with you, guys! Heh!

1. When I was 19, I experienced being mugged on my way home. Since then, whenever I see suspicious people, I'd transfer to another jeepney or bus, and I don't care if I already paid the fare. So anyway, I was on my way home, and I was standing on the aisle of the bus since there were no available seats. And then a guy offered his seat to me. Then this guy with iPhone was about to alight the bus, but can't freaking get out since there were a lot of people blocking his way. Then I suddenly saw that the guy who offered me his seat was pushing him real hard. And I also saw him getting something from the guy with iPhone's pocket. I was tempted to alert him, but was afraid that something might happen to me. So I decided to shut up and just get my boyfriend's attention who's seated behind me. Then a minute later, the guy with iPhone went back and asked the passengers to check if they saw his phone. There I knew that it was already snatched. The boyfriend noticed that he was playing with his phone so maybe, that caught the attention of the snatcher. So freakin' scary!

2. As I mentioned earlier, I can't tolerate long bus rides. That's the reason why I have to drink Bonamine if ever I have to go to a province riding a bus. So one night after work, I was already feeling dizzy inside the bus. And it was freaking cold, too! I felt that I was about to vomit anytime, so I decided to just close my eyes and rest. Then I reached my destination, and dropped by at a convenience store to buy Doritos. I was standing in line, when I felt that I can't contain it anymore and ran out of the store. I puked in front of that store, and the security guard asked me to puke somewhere else (fuck him!). I also caught people's attention, and perhaps they're thinking that I am just drunk. That was gross, I know!

3. And this one.

I'm yet to find a place near Makati, and actually, I am beginning to get used working in this city. But ~the QC~ is still the best city ever!

Pizza All You Can

So last weekend, this happened:

My boyfriend and I decided to drop by SM San Lazaro and saw this ad. We immediately looked for Chef d' Angelo since it's almost dinner time, too. And we were taken by surprise to see the number of people inside the restaurant. It's a good thing we found a seat after a couple of minutes of waiting. I tried the salad first since the pizza was nowhere to be found. Lol, cos the moment they put the pizza on the table, it was already gone in just a matter of seconds. (I'm not kidding).

So anyway, here's what we got:

Sorry for the resolution, all we've got is Instagram. Lol!

It's just for P150 so don't expect a superb food quality. I only tried the pasta once since it's just a plain pasta. Like, sauce and noodles. No meat, etc. But I kept on getting the Four Cheese pizza! It was delicious! And the salad, too! 

So the next time I'll try this, I'll just choose the pizza and salad. I was really disappointed with their pasta. Really.