Sunday, November 15, 2009

Eleat

Omay is back from the States!

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I was in Kangaroo last Friday, taking advantage of the free charging and free wifi. After RB’s duty at DMC, he went straight there and I treated him to a cup of (ice blended) coffee. Soon after, Omay and Frank were there as well. We were all waiting for Lady who was still all the way in SM.

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I suggested we eat at Pepper and Peppers. I’ve known about the place since college, but I’ve never been there, and neither have the rest of the bru’s. Lately, we’ve been trying to discover new places to eat in the city!

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The place was cozy and the food was delicious (and affordable!) but the service was awful. Sorry, no tips for the waitresses.

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We planned to have desserts at the cake shop right outside the restaurant but it was already closed after we had dinner so we went to Fagioli’s Quirino from some sweet indulgence.

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Afterwards, we went to NCCC Mall to watch a movie. 2012 tickets were sold out already when we go there so we just watched “Ang Tanging Pamilya” instead. Guess who we saw standing in line at the movie house?

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Say hello to one of October 2009’s CPA Board Exam topnotcher! That’s Mr. Top 3, Joseph Bulao, Summa Cum Laude, CPA!

While waiting for the movie to start, we decided to spend our time playing in Time Zone. Frank and I played this zombie game, The House of the Dead, if I’m not mistaken. No one could miss us while we were playing because we were too loud! HAHA. Php100 worth of game credits gone in less than 20 minutes! The game was too intense!

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As for the movie, it was funny, though a bit over rated. Kimmydora is still the best Filipino comedy movie of the year!

From NCCC, Frank brought each of us home. He was the official DD for the night! Thanks bru! We dropped by a while at Omay’s to get our pasalubongs! Thanks for switching the Snickers for Twix with me RB’s! and thanks for the pasalubongs May!

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It was such a good night! Too bad Donna wasn’t able to join us. She never did reply to our messages! *sob*

Oh well, there’s always a next time! And hopefully, Jude and Chic will be able to join us as well! :)

(Note: this is a repost from my blog in The Telai Show.)

Monday, November 9, 2009

Dinner + Coffee + Movie

Last October 28 (HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDE!), I found myself having dinner with Frank, Lady and RB at Tong Yang in Chimes.  It was my first time there, and Frank and RB ordered so many food! The Shabu-Shabu experience was pretty cool!

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Afterwards, we went to NCCC to check out the movies currently showing. While waiting for the Last Full Show, we went to MTS for some coffee and desserts at Blugre.

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I have a new favorite dessert! The Brownie Ala Mode-ish dessert at Blugre was TDF!

We watched The Time Traveler’s Wife. Lady’s already seen the movie back in Dumaguete and I’ve already read the book, but I still cried buckets. I’m such a sucker for romances ending in death. Frank said the movie didn’t meet his expectations. Possibly because Lady and I were gushing about it the whole evening, being the mushy people that we are, and that made him expect a lot. I think. HAHA.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Friday Night Lights

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Went out Friday night with Frank, Lady, and her brother JB. I suggested we go to this restaurant I saw in Legaspi Compound that I haven’t tried yet.

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At first I thought Selera is a European-ish restuarant. But no, they serve Pinoy food. (Click here for food review) The place wasn’t too big, but it was cozy and has a really classy ambiance. The decor was also very pretty. I even like their restroom!

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Before going to Coffee Plus to meet with Jude, we went around Legaspi Compound and checked out the Ayurvedic Massage and Yoga Studio that we saw in the first floor. After seeing the place, we were planning on going there one of these days.

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And we just couldn’t resist dropping by Beer Avenue 147 for some alcohol loving.

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They serve a wide variety of local and imported beverages in Beer 147 Avenue. They have drinks from Czech Republic, USA, Mexico, China, etc etc etc.

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The place is perfect for social drinking and good conversation. It can also be a sports bar of some sorts because they have a big TV near the counter. The bartenders weren’t so friendly though. But the place more than makes up for it.

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Lady sure looked like she was in alcohol heaven. HAHA. We are planning to go back there and try each and every international drink we can get our hands on. Hurray!

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And then finally, we went to Coffee Plus to see Jude! I already saw him in SM BDO earlier in the week but I didn’t get the chance to talk to him. I can’t seem remember when the others have last seen him.

But first, say hi to Tubz, one of the Roque family’s dog. Don’t ask why she’s named that way. HAHA

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It really makes me wonder how it always seem as if nothing has changed much. Oh well, I guess that’s what you call friendship! :)

DSC08942DSC08943DSC08950 We had more food at Coffee Plus, as expected. You’d think we were really hungry! LOL

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And oh, guess who else was in Coffee Plus that night?

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Ok. Nica dwarfed all of us. And I’m pretty sure Jasmine will do the same in a few years. HAHA. Hurray for long time friends and their families! :)