Over Cheesecakes and A Cuppa' Coffee

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If you noticed my previous post about Cafe Juanita in Burgos Circle last September, this was our second stop after that sumptuous dinner. I'm glad that my teammates chose Coffee Bean that night over other coffee shops nearby. (Boy, this incomplete entry was in my draft folder for quite a while!)

I am always fascinated with their ambience. So far, they were the most consistent in the market (I think). I am easily displeased by shops with empty displays and disorganised facade.

See these yummy cheesecakes? All of them are worthy of that added dreadful calories, aren't they? No guilt feelings!

I'd like to present our people from development and finance. They're all Daddies - meaning they most likely go home straight after work so  we're lucky to book them at least for that evening. Umm, except for the one in stripes pala. Haha! Coolest Dads I've ever worked with!

You'd probably ask what's up about this dinner / coffee group date we had? Well, this is supposedly a send off dinner for my Billing partner - Dan. Our team organised this solely for one person.. but.. after the unexpected turnaround, it happened to be a send off party instead for the entire Billing and Support team. And that includes yours truly! It was really funny to think that it was me who originally came up with this plan! *grins*

Well, just to share you some highlights, my decision to leave was absolutely a major leap this year. I consider my job a stable one and the earnings involved is something that a married woman with a 20 month old daughter cannot easily decline these days. Besides, it's almost the end of the year so landing to a new job is quite at risk. Though of course such decision gravitates to a valid reason, which I'd rather not disclose, thank you. So many things shook us and believe me when I say it's been a series of inconvenience. But yeah, those were just a few of life's major tricks and you should always be prepared to maneuver the situation. What happened taught me to remain positive as much as I could. Honestly, I can't be grateful enough for having a husband who shares the bittersweet taste of reality. It's like having a second opinion if and when you can't pick which cake to try below. :)

Anyhoo, let me continue indtroducing my team. Here's Zen beside me (our application support) and Dan (who has now ventured in another BPO company). I'm really happy that we all had the chance to work together. You were like brothers to me and I thank you for your commitment to meet our goals each month. You guys made my technical life easier in billing!

While here's the entire Select MNL team (this time with Julie in white skirt from design and Judith from accounts). You see, we were just a small group compared to the others in the company but never a dull moment in that quarantined room. I will certainly miss that "aquarium" area overlooking these condo buildings where I am at, our never-ending pizza deliveries, our Sunny Dad's lunches with Zen's favourite ketchup meals, our jittery elevator rides, our deadlines before COB and of course, all of your presence. Our laughter and frustrations each day of that 6/7am shift were all worth it. Thank you for the years of friendship! Cheers, mates!

Now, just like these coffee mugs below, which represent myself, one has turned its back with a history written on while the other one is facing and standing firmly near the edge. It seriously needs a coffee refill, don't you think? See future post for updates. *winks*

x,

OneGutsyMom

Philips Get LightstyLED Event

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Echoing the belief that “Home is where the heart is”, Royal Philips Electronics, the global leader in lighting solutions, today unveiled its newest range of stylish and versatile LED home lighting solutions, to address the growing demand of Filipino consumers for quality lighting products that combine style and functionality. Light is more than turning on or off a switch. True enough, it can make a difference to our life and our home, affect our mood and transform a room in an instant. I'm sure many of you will agree on that and what make our lives easier is that with the use of Philips LED lighting solutions, there are more possibilities than before.

The event was graced by Fabia Tetteroo-Bueno, General Manager for Philips Lighting Philippines, which according to her speech, “Philips is committed to fully understanding the needs of its consumers. Innovation and design is key to our LED lighting solutions. We continuously strive to develop innovative lighting solutions that can further enhance the quality of people’s lives. By using Philips’ LED lighting solutions, homeowners can transform spaces and enhance the overall human experience. We give our consumers the unique opportunity to see and experience life, as well as its precious moments, through a clearer, more colorful perspective."



Through its comprehensive LED lighting range that offers lamps, luminaires, and controllable ambience solutions, homeowners can transform houses into homes, kitchens and dining rooms into areas that promote bonding and friendship, studies into havens of learning and inspiration and bedrooms into cozy sanctuaries. See below photos taken during the event. Not only it feels home and relaxed having these LED lights, we also get to save energy consumption in as much as 50-80%. That is equally important for Mommies like me who strictly monitors the monthly electricity bill.

My family has been a Philips' loyal customer since then and we intend to continue supporting the brand that commits to meaningful innovations and helps consumers to be mindful of the environment. I am very much pleased to be a part of this launch. Special thanks to Ms. Christine for inviting me on this event.

*Philips diverse range of LED lighting solutions is available in all Philips stores, and in over 30 branches of Wilcon Home Depot nationwide.*

On Hibernate Mode

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It's been weeks since I last posted an entry and I really apologize for the lack of enthusiasm. I have so many interesting stories and photos to share but for now, I'd rather stay away in front of the computer at home. My daughter has been ill with diarrhea just a few weeks ago (and now cough) and it's already taking too much energy from me. I usually blog at midnight when she's already asleep but my habit needs to be skipped for a while.

I promise to be back very soon. I honestly missed blogging and uploading photos on Flickr! For now, let me live "THE" life and enjoy Mommy duties. I am overwhelmed with my blogger views despite lack of post. For that, I am so thankful for regularly visiting my site. Hope you all have a very great weekend ahead.

x,
OneGutsyMom

Power Plant Mall at Rockwell

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Power Plant Mall serves up food, fashion, cars and discounts in October!

Power Plant Mall’s all-time favorite bake fest – The Baker’s Dozen – is back! And mall goers get to enjoy it with a whirlwind of other mall activities this October that will definitely delight the foodie, the fashionable, and the car aficionados of Metro Manila.

Baker’s Dozen turns the Concourse Level into a sweet-tooth’s heaven with cakes-and-desserts galore and all sorts of yummy treats sure to win up in everybody’s shopping bag. Satiate your sweet tooth with offerings of Alfajores and Toblerone sansrival from Sugarbee, Blue Velvet Cupcake from Sugar Cakes, Nutella cupcakes and Cheesecake Cups from Sweet Therapy Cupcakes, white chocolate and salted caramel cookies from Casa San Luis, and fresh fruit jams from Fruit Garden.

Shops will hold a Pre-Christmas sale on October 11-14. A variety of great products are marked down to as much as 70% off at Muji, Nike Stadium, Evita Peroni, Springfield, Kenneth Cole, and many more.

Shoppers get the chance to win Php100,000 worth of shopping spree and also win exciting prizes from the Fashion Blow-Out – a Power Plant Raffle that shoppers can join just with a minimum purchase of Php2,000 from the fashion stores of Power Plant Mall from October 11-31.Receipts can be exchanged for coupons at The Grove Model Unit at the South Wing. Draw date is on November 5. Besides the Php100,000 grand raffle prize, lucky shoppers may also win some Ray-Ban Wayfarers or Aviators, Bose headphones, a Suunto “Quest” running kit, Nixon “The Chronicle” watch, Michael Kors “Jet Set” travel bag, or a Kate Spade “Small Coal” bag.

Power Plant Mall will be turbo-charged at the South and North Courts and the Plaza Parking from October 15-21 called “Focus on Cars”, featuring the hottest rides, with the Plaza Parking showing off Land Rover models, while the Subaru reigns supreme at the South Court, and the Jaguar lords it over the North Court.

Power Plant Mall is definitely the place to go this month for a fashion fix, dessert delights, and a car carnival. And that doesn't even include Halloween! Head on over to the Power Plant Mall for an outstanding October!For more information visit http://www.facebook.com/PowerPlantMall or call 898-1702.

Pre-Christmas Sale, October 11 to 14, 2012, per DTI-NCR Permit No.A2-0919,Series of 2012. Fashion Blowout Promo, October 11 to 31, 2012, per DTI-NCR Permit No. A2-0918, Series of 2012. See posters and print ads for more details.

Instagram Bucket

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Pardon me for my lack of blog entries lately though you will still see me active on Twitter and Instagram. To keep it up with you guys, I'm sharing some of my recent IG photos posted. Anyway, my Instagram addiction all started when I had my first iPhone (3G) and currently I got 585 photos stored in there. This is also one of the main reasons why I shifted from Blackberry. Funny but true! So if you have an Instagram account, feel free to follow me - OneGutsyMom.

I just learned how refreshing MoguMogu drink is. Lychee's my fave flavor.

Learning how to prepare home-cooked healthy snacks for the lil' one. 

Aside from watching videos, she's into socializing too. 
Well, she just tweeted Kuya Kim lang naman with random letters! Bongga! 

How kikay can you get while maintaining healthy teeth and fresh breath?

Chuckie helped her learn how to use the straw. There's a free pencil & case too!

Daddy's random pasalubong for us. 
Simple gestures that I truly appreciate.

Last week, my lil' one had diarrhea due to teething.

She has sore gums surrounding her molars up until now.

Which resulted to diaper rash. Our first time to use diaper rash cream. Tsk. 

Last week also marked my very first winning experience from a blog contest. 

Thank you Dianne for hosting this! Those were By Nature Handmade Soaps.

And our most recent pic together. She's still into porridge and banana diet. 

Oh, I just want to include this IG photo taken 57weeks ago.. 

Isn't she the cutest? ^_^

See you on IG! ♥