Love Love Love 2012 ♥

I love flowers, Mom taught me how to love them since I was a kid, but I'm never really a fan of receiving flowers on Valentine's day. The thought of getting one from an admirer may somehow makes us "kilig" but don't you feel the burden when you carry that big bouquet, commute on your way home and then people stare at you. Ha ha!

Hey, I've nothing against those who prefer having them and hail to the person who made extreme efforts just to send a surprising one! It's just not my thing, really. I'd prefer chocolates and hug-gable teddies. I got a huge box of Toblerone from hubby which we both indulged at home. Perhaps, it's the thought that counts.

This year is our first Valentine's as a couple. Nothing grand celebration, which is totally my persona. I've thought of booking a hotel in Tagaytay but I didn't pursue due to work commitments and besides, I can't leave my daughter yet for an overnight stay without her, so we opted to dine out instead a day after. We met after work and did the usual routine at the mall - scout that promising running shoes.

Was hoping to find a chair at Bon Chon but I guess those people seated are the luckiest. Why is Bon Chon always full? So second stop was at Kangaroo Jack. Delish menu and I liked seeing that cob of corn.

For starters, we ordered Fish and Chips. I am Mrs. No Pork at the moment.

I ordered Seafood Alfredo. I love that they put a lot of Parmesan cheese on it and it wasn't just those tiny little shrimps.

He ordered Baby Back Ribs in spicy sauce and he liked it! He didn't eat that corn though.

The place is neat and the waiting time didn't take long. I appreciate restaurants who serve drinks promptly. It's funny that when I looked around, everyone inside were couples, they might be celebrating too? *wink* Happy tummies later on.

BTW, I got this cute little red teddy with some chocolates at work. It's nice to receive such gesture from our employer, isn't it? ♥

Kangaroo Jack
2F Robinson's Galleria

How did you spend your heart's day, friends?

Inspire yourself today..

“Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end by really becoming incapable of doing it. On the contrary, if I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.”

Mahatma Gandhi

Foodspotting: Cha Time

My saga continues trying all the milk tea stores in Manila. Yeah, these stores had a big explosion in our country and I'm one of those thankful victims for bringing it here. Cha Time didn't disappoint me on my first visit and I was impressed on how they take and serve the orders - very efficient and organized! Their menu is quite a variety but Taro milk tea will always be my favorite. I also think they are the most inexpensive in the market.

Two of my favorite colors are here! How lovely!

I am truly grateful to that intelligent mind who invented this gadget. 

Presenting my Taro pudding milk tea, creamy and not too sweet. 

So refreshing after hours of shopping at Greenhills!

What's your favorite milk tea store so far?

What Makes You Happy Recently?

1. A nice gift for hubby. Isn't it a wonderful feeling when the person loved the gift you gave him? Beaming that smile like you've never seen before?

2. Good reads. No matter how much time spent in front of our computers, it's still best to smell the pages even of an old book. Feed your soul.

3. Travel tickets and passport. I didn't get to use my new passport yet and now I have to change it again to update my surname and status. Funny!

4. Breakfast. I'm so thankful that my boss adjusted my work schedule. I don't need to cram each morning plus I get to spend a hefty brekky with my hubby. Sweet!

5. Being able to spend the first day of the year with my best friend. I hope and pray that you soon have that one true love you deserve.. It's about time, my dear. 

6. This and the next item is the top most source of joy recently. Daphne being able to walk on her own. Well technically, she can only stand and walk in her crib where she can hold the sides so not to stumble, but I am so happy to see such improvement! She has this confidence and eagerness to try and try. I admire her so much and I want that level of confidence, too.

7. Showing off her four front teeth! Ha ha! She just know how to strike that smile once she sees my camera flash. Our home is filled with laughter because of my pretty little princess.

These are things that bring joy to me and I look forward for more and countless reasons to paint a smile on my face. Things that money can't buy regardless if you have plenty.

How about you? What makes you happy recently? :)

Foodspotting: Pepper Lunch

Once again, Tuesday is dedicated for "me-time". I believe everyone needs it not just because you're bored doing nothing or stressed with work. For me, it's like a medium to rejuvenate yourself, to explore new interests, to balance your perspective on things and situations, and to gauge social independence. This could also serve as a day to cook up surprises for your loved ones, right? A few hours won't hurt being away from home, as long as of course you inform everyone who might be waiting for you.

If I'm not mistaken, this is my fourth time to be at Pepper Lunch. Something is obviously bringing me back here. Hubby and I visited their branches in Eastwood and Mall of Asia. I liked their wall prints. They were like huge paper trays neatly pasted on the walls.

I couldn't recall what I've ordered with our previous visits but this one below really left a mark. I got Beef Curry Pepper rice with cheese. Boy, it was smoking when they served it to me. I read something inside that their secret to perfection with their meals is this electromagnetic plate. I actually thought it was just an ordinary but unconventionally shaped sizzling plate. Their curry rice is so good! It's not the usual red colored curry powder and I really liked how they perfectly measured the right amount of powder on my rice. Bad thing is that I only settled for water and their cups were too small. I felt like my mouth was flaming. I just love it! I love spicy foods!

Indeed, I enjoyed my food today after a long walk looking for good buys. Just when I was about to leave the mall, hubby text-ed that he is on his way home, but before we met, I squeezed an ample amount of time to check out Forever 21. Ha ha! I didn't buy one (as it takes me minutes if not hours to choose an item), but I still aim to get something chic here. :-)

Enjoy the rest of the week guys! :)

Pepper Lunch

SM Mega Mall
Building A, Ground floor
Mandaluyong City