MRT Woes

Working in Makati while residing in Quezon City is such a pain in the ass. There are times when I miss my previous 15-min travel time to get to work, but I guess I just have to live with it. Lol.

Anyway, taking the MRT is inevitable— especially for me who can't take them long bus rides. And by taking the train 5 days each week will lead to endless bitching about the stupid people you'll find there. Sometimes, I need to put so much effort not to call someone out on her stupidity whenever I ride the train.

So let me tell you the things that irritate me whenever I ride the train:

• It's a good thing that I am taking the train from the Quezon Avenue station, but I also tried coming from Cubao station— and it's hella worse there. Women would really push you that you don't have to move your feet to be able to get inside the train. Then people would shout to stop pushing. Lol. You just have to wait for 4 more trains so that you could finally get inside— which would make you late for work.
• I really don't get it why people need to stay in the train's doorway, where in fact, there are a lot of space in the middle aisle. I would always make it a point to stay in the middle aisle (cos it's more comfortable there), then laugh at those who get squeezed cos of the people riding / alighting the train. 
• Those who won't let someone alight the train first, before going inside. Stupidity at its finest.
• Women who pretend to sleep or not care even though there is a pregnant / elder woman in front of them. LIKE, REALLY? Are you that blind to read the signboards found inside the train? I tweeted about this a few days ago, and a friend sent me a link about an old man in Singapore who posted in Facebook a photo of the man who refused to give up a reserved seat for him. 
• The MRT Ayala escalator. It's been a couple of months, and they still haven't fixed that shit.
• And speaking of escalators, I hate it when people push / make remarks cos they're in a hurry and you're blocking their way. If you're really in a hurry— TAKE THE STAIRS.

Would it be better if the MRT is as spacious as LRT 2? I'm pleading to the transportation gods for this miracle to happen. And to also not let any stupid cunt ride the train. Srsly!

Twitbook Medley

It's my brother who introduced me to these Fil-Am guys who do amazing covers on Youtube. Yes, it's also because of him why I am in love with Gabe Bondoc since 2009.

Anyway, here's another amazing guy on Youtube. He's the 1/3 of GLP— Gabe, Leejay and Passion— sadly, they had already separated ways. And from what I heard, it's because of Gabe. D: )

I really like his cover of Robin Thicke's Sweetest Love and BSB's All I Have To Give in this medley. But his original, Well Done, will always be my favorite!

Affordable Luxury!

I usually go to Lay Bare in Katipunan to get my monthly underarm waxing and eyebrow threading, and I've been wanting to try Nail It Salon. It was just last July when I first tried their pedicure service — and there I  knew that I would be a regular customer here.


C'mon! Look at this place! It's so cozy and I really like their purple motif!

Nail-it-salon.com

Since my toenails were already shouting for a pedicure, I decided to drop by before going to Gateway to watch Ang Babae sa Septic Tank with my boyfriend.  

This is where I placed my feet while doing the service — and look how comfortable it is! And even their towels are purple! Heh.

And here's Ate Mimie doing the pedicure. (And say hello to my ugly feet!) Lol. It's my 2nd time here and I never experienced any pain while they're cleaning my nails — unlike with other  salons that would sometimes injure (with blood!) my toenails! Ate Mimie would often ask me if it hurts, or if I feel comfortable — so that's an A+ on their customer service.

They also offered me their magazines proactively. I picked up YES! latest copy about  Top 20 Celebrity Endorsers. John Lloyd's the 2nd top celebrity endorser here in country — next to Kris Aquino, of course. And mind you, this guy's rate is 6-8 million per endorsement! OMG, right? 

And of course, Sarah Geronimo! Heh. But why only 9th spot? Lol, fangirl lang!

They even have nail dryers. I am a cheapskate so the usual pedicure salons that I go to don't have this. Lol.


And speaking of cheap price, their pedicure service would just cost you P120! But if you would like them to put a nail polish, you would just add P100. So that's just P220 for a superb pedicure service! Did I mention they only use ORLY and The Face Shop nail polish? They also don't use Merthiolate which is good, I think, cos of its harmful composition.


Am I over-promoting this salon? Lol. So if you're a regular of Lay Bare, try dropping by Nail It Salon. They have the same owner, so that explains why they both offer an affordable, yet luxurious salon experience!


P.S.


I just recently discovered that Moonleaf Tea Shop already has a branch in Katipunan (Esteban Abada, near McDonald's) so I dropped by to grab a glass of their Wintermelon Milk Tea! And they would soon open in Valero, Makati  — which is just a few steps away from my workplace! 

I love my neighborhood! 

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!