On February 19, Dana and I were fortunate to have won tickets to the ANA Yose 2017 - Rakugo in English show held at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza. Rakugo is a 400-year old Japanese sit-down comedy tradition where the performer, armed only with a fan and an oversized towel, enacts hilarious stories that fire up the imagination. This year's performance headlines Rakugo Master Kaishi Katsura with Asakichi Katsura (Rakugo Master), Eika Utsumi (Shamisen Musical Performer) and Lucky Mai (Traditional Comic performer).The ANA Yose 2017: Rakugo in English event at the RCBC Plaza
19 February 2017
On February 19, Dana and I were fortunate to have won tickets to the ANA Yose 2017 - Rakugo in English show held at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza. Rakugo is a 400-year old Japanese sit-down comedy tradition where the performer, armed only with a fan and an oversized towel, enacts hilarious stories that fire up the imagination. This year's performance headlines Rakugo Master Kaishi Katsura with Asakichi Katsura (Rakugo Master), Eika Utsumi (Shamisen Musical Performer) and Lucky Mai (Traditional Comic performer).
On February 19, Dana and I were fortunate to have won tickets to the ANA Yose 2017 - Rakugo in English show held at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza. Rakugo is a 400-year old Japanese sit-down comedy tradition where the performer, armed only with a fan and an oversized towel, enacts hilarious stories that fire up the imagination. This year's performance headlines Rakugo Master Kaishi Katsura with Asakichi Katsura (Rakugo Master), Eika Utsumi (Shamisen Musical Performer) and Lucky Mai (Traditional Comic performer).
Get-togethers Galore: A Week of Meet-ups with Great Friends
20 February 2017
I can't even begin to describe how hectic this week has been. For as long as I can remember, this has been the first and only time when my week has been packed with get-togethers with friends. So, I'm putting together all of these events in one blog post hehe It's really nice to catch up with friends, whether they're High School mates or former co-workers. It's fun!
I can't even begin to describe how hectic this week has been. For as long as I can remember, this has been the first and only time when my week has been packed with get-togethers with friends. So, I'm putting together all of these events in one blog post hehe It's really nice to catch up with friends, whether they're High School mates or former co-workers. It's fun!First Family Outing of 2017 : Star City at the CCP Complex
28 January 2017
Star City is a theme park located at the CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. It provides hours of enjoyable, thrilling rides, games, entertainment and dining experience for the whole family. The last time we were here, the kids were still young and so weren't able to experience the more adventurous rides. Now, we were given 50% discounted tickets and we braved the throng of people on the last weekend of January. Read about how we fared :)
2016 Christmas Celebrations are made special because of FAMILY!
25 December 2016
For a while, the spirit of Christmas waned in our household because, really, the whole of 2016 has been more of "downs" than "ups". But, it's not in our nature to let that get us down for a long time so we rallied and with the help of Family and Framily (Friends who are Family), Christmas was a blast!
It's not about the gifts - they're very much appreciated but it's really the thought that counts. It's the presence, and sadly, the absence of the important people in our lives that make celebrating Christmas all the more worthwhile.
For a while, the spirit of Christmas waned in our household because, really, the whole of 2016 has been more of "downs" than "ups". But, it's not in our nature to let that get us down for a long time so we rallied and with the help of Family and Framily (Friends who are Family), Christmas was a blast!It's not about the gifts - they're very much appreciated but it's really the thought that counts. It's the presence, and sadly, the absence of the important people in our lives that make celebrating Christmas all the more worthwhile.
Fun Finds at the Christmas Toys and Collectibles 2016
17 December 2016
As Christmas approaches, I pay particular attention to the bazaars and toy fairs that are being held. I've already inked the Christmas Toys and Collectibles Fair 2016 on my calendar as soon as I saw their ads. I didn't really have any particular toy in mind but it's always a joy to browse. I just hated that it was in SM Megamall because parking is terrible there haha So, entrance was P100/head and off we went!
As Christmas approaches, I pay particular attention to the bazaars and toy fairs that are being held. I've already inked the Christmas Toys and Collectibles Fair 2016 on my calendar as soon as I saw their ads. I didn't really have any particular toy in mind but it's always a joy to browse. I just hated that it was in SM Megamall because parking is terrible there haha So, entrance was P100/head and off we went!Fantastic Beasts and Krispy Kreme during the kids' day out :)
12 December 2016
There are days when your plan seemed to go awry but actually ending up being better than you hoped. This was one of those days. Patrick and I were just supposed to do our errands and bring the kids back some Krispy Kreme (as they asked) but we were too early for their promo so I simply went back and brought the kids with me instead, so they had their Kids' Day Out!Hefty, tasteful dinner at Sambokojin in Megamall
05 December 2016
Even with the proliferation of buffet restaurants in the Metro, we've never had the chance to visit one. When my niece, Den, called to invite us to dine at Sambokojin, we were ecstatic! :) We finally have an opportunity to eat both Japanese and Korean dishes until our stomachs burst! :) Here's how it went :)
Even with the proliferation of buffet restaurants in the Metro, we've never had the chance to visit one. When my niece, Den, called to invite us to dine at Sambokojin, we were ecstatic! :) We finally have an opportunity to eat both Japanese and Korean dishes until our stomachs burst! :) Here's how it went :)Free Coffee at Luke's Diner (Toby's Estate Ortigas) from Netflix Gilmore Girls A Year in the Life
02 December 2016
Yesterday, while browsing Facebook, I saw a post on the Netflix page about "Luke's Diner coming to Manila" and I just about flipped out. I watched the clip and Scott Patterson himself was saying, "Luke's Diner is taking over Toby's Estate (Ortigas). Grab your free cup!" I immediately showed the clip to the kids who became as excited as I.
Today, they went to Toby's Estate Ortigas with their Dad to see for themselves how exactly did this coffee shop get turned into Luke's Diner. Oh and the free cup of coffee was also a major incentive!
Yesterday, while browsing Facebook, I saw a post on the Netflix page about "Luke's Diner coming to Manila" and I just about flipped out. I watched the clip and Scott Patterson himself was saying, "Luke's Diner is taking over Toby's Estate (Ortigas). Grab your free cup!" I immediately showed the clip to the kids who became as excited as I.
Today, they went to Toby's Estate Ortigas with their Dad to see for themselves how exactly did this coffee shop get turned into Luke's Diner. Oh and the free cup of coffee was also a major incentive!
Cheetos Quesadilla, A Surprise Reunion and Winning a Desk Fan in Shopwise
30 November 2016
Ever since we all saw the Cheetos Quesadilla teaser ad from Taco Bell on Facebook, we all wanted to try it out. Who wouldn't? It's got Cheetos, Cheese, and our favorite Quesadilla! So, when we planned to do our Christmas shopping in Cubao, particularly in Shopwise, we immediately put Cheetos Quesadillas on the agenda since there was a Taco Bell in Gateway Cubao! :)It was a pretty serendipitous day as I also found out that an old friend was in the area and we were able to meet up after a long time of not seeing each other :) And in Cubao of all places! haha
We also won a 12" Desk Fan from Shopwise and we didn't even know why and how?!
DIY: The kids and I apply wall putty and rig hanging posters
05 November 2016
Parents need to be creative when they want their kids to learn. For me, I like to teach them practical knowledge that they'll be able to use when they've grown up. Things like applying wall putty on cracks on the wall :) It's simple, easy to do and enjoyable. At best, it's doing something that will make them appreciate and value their room more since they had a hand in beautifying it.
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