Yesterday, we decided that since Patrick was test driving the new Hyundai Tucson for Top Gear Philippines, we could go back to the Pililia Wind Farm and see if we could actually finish what we started before (read about our previous trip here). We left the house at 10AM and arrived around lunchtime at our first stop, Cafe Katerina. Cafe Katerina is a restaurant offering Filipino dishes located atop a hill affording a scenic overlook of the Tanay, Rizal area all the way to Laguna de Bay. Trip to Pililia Wind Farm: Lunch first at Cafe Katerina
30 April 2016
Yesterday, we decided that since Patrick was test driving the new Hyundai Tucson for Top Gear Philippines, we could go back to the Pililia Wind Farm and see if we could actually finish what we started before (read about our previous trip here). We left the house at 10AM and arrived around lunchtime at our first stop, Cafe Katerina. Cafe Katerina is a restaurant offering Filipino dishes located atop a hill affording a scenic overlook of the Tanay, Rizal area all the way to Laguna de Bay.
Yesterday, we decided that since Patrick was test driving the new Hyundai Tucson for Top Gear Philippines, we could go back to the Pililia Wind Farm and see if we could actually finish what we started before (read about our previous trip here). We left the house at 10AM and arrived around lunchtime at our first stop, Cafe Katerina. Cafe Katerina is a restaurant offering Filipino dishes located atop a hill affording a scenic overlook of the Tanay, Rizal area all the way to Laguna de Bay. 
We watched Captain America Civil War twice!
28- 29 April 2016
Last April 28, Dana and her friends made plans to hang out in Greenhills. Seeing as Patrick was out of town, Dylan and I decided to go with her although of course, I told her that when we got there Dylan and I will separate from her and her group. It turned out that Dylan and I went ahead of them because some of her friends weren't there yet at their meeting place. I told her to text me when they arrive in Greenhills.
Last April 28, Dana and her friends made plans to hang out in Greenhills. Seeing as Patrick was out of town, Dylan and I decided to go with her although of course, I told her that when we got there Dylan and I will separate from her and her group. It turned out that Dylan and I went ahead of them because some of her friends weren't there yet at their meeting place. I told her to text me when they arrive in Greenhills.
The Isuzu 4x4 Action Playground at the SM Mall of Asia #IsuzuPhilippines #MyIsuzuActionPlaygroundExperience
21 April 2016
Today, we attended the opening of the Isuzu 4x4 Action Playground at the Exploreum Parking of the SM Mall of Asia. The event features both the Isuzu mu-X and the D-Max as they both take on the Slipper Roller, the Articulation Ramp and the Action Playground's Highlight - the 20ft Thrill Hill, a 40 degree Transverse Angle Ramp. The obstacle course showcases the powerful engines (163 PS maximum output and 380Nm maximum torque) of both vehicles and everyone is invited to participate from April 21-24, 10AM to 9PM.
Today, we attended the opening of the Isuzu 4x4 Action Playground at the Exploreum Parking of the SM Mall of Asia. The event features both the Isuzu mu-X and the D-Max as they both take on the Slipper Roller, the Articulation Ramp and the Action Playground's Highlight - the 20ft Thrill Hill, a 40 degree Transverse Angle Ramp. The obstacle course showcases the powerful engines (163 PS maximum output and 380Nm maximum torque) of both vehicles and everyone is invited to participate from April 21-24, 10AM to 9PM.
A night of friendship at Cafe 80s with High School peeps
16 April 2016
Tonight, I had a chance to meet up with some High School buddies of mine at the Cafe 80s Bar in Quezon City. It's been awhile since I've attended any gathering with them so this was a pleasant opportunity to catch up on everyone. It was nice to see old friends again and meet some new ones. It was a fun night!
*Pictures are courtesy of Leander Suguitan
Tonight, I had a chance to meet up with some High School buddies of mine at the Cafe 80s Bar in Quezon City. It's been awhile since I've attended any gathering with them so this was a pleasant opportunity to catch up on everyone. It was nice to see old friends again and meet some new ones. It was a fun night!*Pictures are courtesy of Leander Suguitan
Took a trip to the Pililia Wind Farm in Rizal #PililiaWindFarm
13 April 2016
The best trips out of town are those that are unplanned and spontaneous. Just like today, Patrick simply announced he wanted us to take a drive to the Pililia Wind Farm and we were all like, "Where is that?" haha It turned out that he has been meaning to see these huge windmills in Pililia, Rizal (pretty much like those in Bangui, Ilocos Norte which he has already seen) and since he's test driving the 2016 Honda Jazz as well, it would be a killing-two-birds-with-one-stone type of deal.
The best trips out of town are those that are unplanned and spontaneous. Just like today, Patrick simply announced he wanted us to take a drive to the Pililia Wind Farm and we were all like, "Where is that?" haha It turned out that he has been meaning to see these huge windmills in Pililia, Rizal (pretty much like those in Bangui, Ilocos Norte which he has already seen) and since he's test driving the 2016 Honda Jazz as well, it would be a killing-two-birds-with-one-stone type of deal.
Dana hangs out with her friends for the day
08 April 2016
I am about to write about another milestone in Dana's life. It's her first time to go out with her friends for the day. Now, you have to understand, Dana hasn't gone anywhere without us, except maybe with her class on their retreat. Even with their educational field trips we were always with her. This is the first time she's going anywhere by herself, even though it's with her friends.
They've made plans for this day out after their graduation and she has been really excited about it. I, on the other hand, was more worried because she doesn't know how to commute because she's had the privilege of being driven around in a car. Yes, she's ridden public transportation but she hasn't really paid attention to roads and locations because she was with us. So, I knew that I had to teach her how to commute by herself first. We looked at Google maps so she'll know where she's going and how she's going to return. It's easier to picture everything when it's visual and there are references. She's familiar with the area that they're going to so that's a plus. I also told her how to commute using the jeepney, like where to get off, how much to pay and what to do next if she misses her stop. I knew she was nervous but I trust that she understood.
I am about to write about another milestone in Dana's life. It's her first time to go out with her friends for the day. Now, you have to understand, Dana hasn't gone anywhere without us, except maybe with her class on their retreat. Even with their educational field trips we were always with her. This is the first time she's going anywhere by herself, even though it's with her friends.They've made plans for this day out after their graduation and she has been really excited about it. I, on the other hand, was more worried because she doesn't know how to commute because she's had the privilege of being driven around in a car. Yes, she's ridden public transportation but she hasn't really paid attention to roads and locations because she was with us. So, I knew that I had to teach her how to commute by herself first. We looked at Google maps so she'll know where she's going and how she's going to return. It's easier to picture everything when it's visual and there are references. She's familiar with the area that they're going to so that's a plus. I also told her how to commute using the jeepney, like where to get off, how much to pay and what to do next if she misses her stop. I knew she was nervous but I trust that she understood.
DIY: Removing rust from my tools using vinegar
05 April 2016
Everyday, I try to find something to do at the house aside from the normal chores. Today, I decided to tackle reorganizing one of our storage closets. To make a long story short, I ended up throwing a lot of things but the worst was I found that my toolbox and the tools inside got wet (for some reason) and now they're rusted! So, some of you may say that I should just buy new tools but see, these are my grandfather's and father-in-law's tools. They're really heavy-duty! :)
Anyway, I was racking my brain to figure out how to remove the rust without further harming the metal. Obviously, I couldn't just wash it in water and soap because that would just exacerbate the rust. I turned to Google to find out what I needed and after several articles they all pointed to using vinegar to remove the rust from my tools.
Knowing that, I took inventory of my tools and planned how to go about it. First, I didn't have enough vinegar to be able to soak the tools in one go. Second, I didn't have a big enough tub with which to soak them in too. So, I knew I'd have to do this in two parts - smaller, lightly-rusted tools first to test just how much vinegar to use and how long I have to soak them in for. The more rusted ones will follow. I asked Patrick to buy a gallon of vinegar just to be sure.
Like I said, I started with the smaller tools first. Silly me, I forgot to take a before picture because I was intent on making sure that I wouldn't get cut or hurt handling the tools. I put them in a small pail and added just the right amount of vinegar to soak everything. The picture below shows the result of soaking them overnight and scrubbing and scraping off the stubborn rust with a steel wool brush. I rubbed oil on them for good measure.
Now that I've seen that the acid in the vinegar actually eats through the rust, I was ready to deal with the heavier tools and I remembered to take pictures this time :) Instead of a pail, I used a medium-sized basin. I also put some vinegar in the bottom of the tool box although I kind of felt that I was going to throw it anyway but just wanted to try first.
As you can see, after a few hours, the clear bottom has turned murky and dark from the rust. I turned them over so that the other side can be soaked as well.
Anyway, it felt really good to see the rust coming off. It was a lot of work and it's a pain on the hands but it's all worth it. I hope that this helps :)
Everyday, I try to find something to do at the house aside from the normal chores. Today, I decided to tackle reorganizing one of our storage closets. To make a long story short, I ended up throwing a lot of things but the worst was I found that my toolbox and the tools inside got wet (for some reason) and now they're rusted! So, some of you may say that I should just buy new tools but see, these are my grandfather's and father-in-law's tools. They're really heavy-duty! :)
Anyway, I was racking my brain to figure out how to remove the rust without further harming the metal. Obviously, I couldn't just wash it in water and soap because that would just exacerbate the rust. I turned to Google to find out what I needed and after several articles they all pointed to using vinegar to remove the rust from my tools.
Knowing that, I took inventory of my tools and planned how to go about it. First, I didn't have enough vinegar to be able to soak the tools in one go. Second, I didn't have a big enough tub with which to soak them in too. So, I knew I'd have to do this in two parts - smaller, lightly-rusted tools first to test just how much vinegar to use and how long I have to soak them in for. The more rusted ones will follow. I asked Patrick to buy a gallon of vinegar just to be sure.
Like I said, I started with the smaller tools first. Silly me, I forgot to take a before picture because I was intent on making sure that I wouldn't get cut or hurt handling the tools. I put them in a small pail and added just the right amount of vinegar to soak everything. The picture below shows the result of soaking them overnight and scrubbing and scraping off the stubborn rust with a steel wool brush. I rubbed oil on them for good measure.
Now that I've seen that the acid in the vinegar actually eats through the rust, I was ready to deal with the heavier tools and I remembered to take pictures this time :) Instead of a pail, I used a medium-sized basin. I also put some vinegar in the bottom of the tool box although I kind of felt that I was going to throw it anyway but just wanted to try first.
As you can see, after a few hours, the clear bottom has turned murky and dark from the rust. I turned them over so that the other side can be soaked as well.
When I figured I've given the vinegar enough time to penetrate the rust and make it easier for me to scrape it off, I did just that. The thing is, during the first trial, after removing the tools from the vinegar, I immediately dried them off and polished them quickly. With the second set of tools, I left them to air dry after the scrubbing and the scraping since I had to clean the bathroom first. This was a mistake. There was some oxidation on the tools which meant that I needed to double my efforts in cleaning them again. This didn't happen with the first set of tools. So, Lesson Learned. :) I remembered too late that you're supposed to put some baking soda on the tools to stop the acidic reaction but I forgot that.
There was a remarkable change in the tools as you can see. I made sure to really put a lot of oil on them too.
Anyway, it felt really good to see the rust coming off. It was a lot of work and it's a pain on the hands but it's all worth it. I hope that this helps :)
Bought a new monitor, the Viewsonic VA2046a-LED!
23 March 2016
The last thing that you want to hear about when you've just woken up is someone telling you that the computer is broken. That brings to mind all sorts of bad things and most of them expensive costs. So, I immediately went down to assess exactly what "broken" means.
Dana's Graduation Day and Dylan's Birthday
18 March 2016
Today marks the end of Dana's elementary school life. I can't believe that time has flown so quickly that Dana is now finished with elementary and will now be embarking on her High School journey. Still, this is a milestone in our family's life and we're just so proud of her for making it this far. Congratulations Dana! :)
On another note, today is also Dylan's birthday so it's a double celebration for our family! :) Happy birthday Dylan!
Today marks the end of Dana's elementary school life. I can't believe that time has flown so quickly that Dana is now finished with elementary and will now be embarking on her High School journey. Still, this is a milestone in our family's life and we're just so proud of her for making it this far. Congratulations Dana! :)On another note, today is also Dylan's birthday so it's a double celebration for our family! :) Happy birthday Dylan!
Joaquin's Baptism and Tracy's birthday
28 February 2016
Well, it's Sunday and today was my nephew's son, Joaquin's baptism. Dana, Dylan and I traveled by ourselves all the way to Fairview/Caloocan to attend the event and the travel was an adventure too. We had to take an FX to get there because Patrick was still in Bohol and I didn't know how to drive so we couldn't take Stanley.
Well, it's Sunday and today was my nephew's son, Joaquin's baptism. Dana, Dylan and I traveled by ourselves all the way to Fairview/Caloocan to attend the event and the travel was an adventure too. We had to take an FX to get there because Patrick was still in Bohol and I didn't know how to drive so we couldn't take Stanley.
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