14 October 2015
It seems that October is a busy period in our household. There have been birthdays, an out of town trip, somebody getting down with dengue (I'll get to that in a different post), and that's just for the first half of the month! Add to the list this event that Patrick and I attended - the launching of the 2016 Chevrolet Trax at the Palace Pool Club in Bonfiacio Global City, Taguig.
Patrick has brought me with him to many of his car events. What made this special is the location. This was the first time we had the privilege of coming to the Palace Pool Club and the concept of this establishment was certainly intriguing. A pool (2 actually) and a club/bar in the middle of the Bonifacio Global City CBD! :)
I started this blog as an alternative to talking to my mom who died so suddenly. It has evolved since then as an online journal for my family's adventures and misadventures - our travels, our dining out, our entertainment and so much more! Feel free to leave your reactions :)
Book Review: Shades of Doon by Carey Corp and Lorie Langdon
After reading Book 1 of the series, I was caught up in it and immediately read Book 2, "Destined for Doon". I couldn't get enough of it and it was fortunate that BookLook Bloggers has the 3rd book, Shades of Doon, and offering complimentary copies in exchange for honest reviews so I took advantage of the offer. I finished it so fast I hate myself for reading so fast hahaha
Summary
Book 2 ended rather excitingly and I'm afraid to say more because I don't want to spoil it for those who haven't read it. This book follows immediately after that fateful day and is all about the best friends Vee and Kenna encountering a new threat coming from a possible old nemesis. New challenges are up for Kenna on the romance side too.
Review
Funny enough I thought this book was the end of the series. I don't know why I thought that but it worked for the best because I didn't want the series to end. The way that plot evolved at the onset made me think of conspiracy theories, second guessing myself as to whether the circumstances being described were real or imagined.
It's nice to see our protagonists having their share of good and fun days this time around. But I guess that's really a kind of a foreshadowing for what's coming next.
I am sure that the "reveal" near the end of the book will be a shocker for readers ;)
I can't wait for 2016 for the next book :)
Disclaimer:
I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255.
Summary
Book 2 ended rather excitingly and I'm afraid to say more because I don't want to spoil it for those who haven't read it. This book follows immediately after that fateful day and is all about the best friends Vee and Kenna encountering a new threat coming from a possible old nemesis. New challenges are up for Kenna on the romance side too.
Review
Funny enough I thought this book was the end of the series. I don't know why I thought that but it worked for the best because I didn't want the series to end. The way that plot evolved at the onset made me think of conspiracy theories, second guessing myself as to whether the circumstances being described were real or imagined.
It's nice to see our protagonists having their share of good and fun days this time around. But I guess that's really a kind of a foreshadowing for what's coming next.
I am sure that the "reveal" near the end of the book will be a shocker for readers ;)
I can't wait for 2016 for the next book :)
Disclaimer:
I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255.
A Full Day with the Mazda MX-5 and the 55 Meter World Explorer Ark Angel
11 October 2015
After a late night at Tita Gigi's birthday party, Patrick and I set out at 6AM to be in Subic for the Full Throttle Season Ender shoot. We were also test driving the Mazda MX-5, a really cool car, so it was a day meant for adventure and fun. The itinerary as far as I knew was that they were shooting at the Subic
International Airport and on a yacht. As to the details, you will be surprised as I was when they unfolded before me :)
After a late night at Tita Gigi's birthday party, Patrick and I set out at 6AM to be in Subic for the Full Throttle Season Ender shoot. We were also test driving the Mazda MX-5, a really cool car, so it was a day meant for adventure and fun. The itinerary as far as I knew was that they were shooting at the Subic
International Airport and on a yacht. As to the details, you will be surprised as I was when they unfolded before me :)
Events: Hannah's 7th Birthday Party
03 October 2015
Kids grow up so fast and we couldn't believe that Stevie's only daughter, Hannah, is turning 7. When we celebrated the baptism of Luke last July, Toni mentioned Hannah's wishes of having a rockstar-themed birthday party. It looks like her wishes came true! Her party was held at the Loyola Grand Villas Clubhouse and it was really a day to be remembered!
Kids grow up so fast and we couldn't believe that Stevie's only daughter, Hannah, is turning 7. When we celebrated the baptism of Luke last July, Toni mentioned Hannah's wishes of having a rockstar-themed birthday party. It looks like her wishes came true! Her party was held at the Loyola Grand Villas Clubhouse and it was really a day to be remembered!
Book Review: Doon By Carey Corp and Lorie Langdon
I love having new books to read and Doon by Carey Corp and Lorie Langdon did not disappoint. I got this complimentary eBook from the publisher through BookLook Bloggers. I enjoyed reading it and want to continue the next books in the series.
Daniel's First Birthday party
27 September 2015
Everyone woke up early excited to attend Daniel's 1st Birthday party. The invitation from Donna and Brian, whose wedding we also attended in 2012 and which I wrote about here, mentioned that the schedule for the party was 1030AM to 3PM and I knew then that it was going to be a blast, much like their wedding. So, we all trooped to the car and anticipated a great day (which it was) and read on to see what happened at the party!
Everyone woke up early excited to attend Daniel's 1st Birthday party. The invitation from Donna and Brian, whose wedding we also attended in 2012 and which I wrote about here, mentioned that the schedule for the party was 1030AM to 3PM and I knew then that it was going to be a blast, much like their wedding. So, we all trooped to the car and anticipated a great day (which it was) and read on to see what happened at the party!
My Little Pony Pez candies at Daiso Robinsons Manila
Last Friday, Patrick and I went to watch Heneral Luna in Robinsons Manila and you can read more about it in this post. After the movie, we still had errands to run and ended up going to Daiso at the Ground Floor in the Padre Faura wing. We were pleased to see these My Little Pony Pez candies there. Naturally we went for Rainbow Dash and Twilight Sparkle but there was also a Pinkie Pie too. They were P88 each.
Watching Heneral Luna
Patrick and I don't often get to watch a movie by ourselves but when we first saw the trailer of Heneral Luna while watching Ant-Man with Dylan, we decided that it was something that we'd be interested in watching. That in itself is a big thing because we don't really watch Filipino movies. So, now we got a chance to watch Heneral Luna in Robinsons Manila.
Ibong Adarna screening at the AFP Theater
A Day at the 2015 Toyota Vios Cup Season 2
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