Random Pictures Sunday

I'm trying to be a good blogger, so I am posting regularly - even if it's really random.  Uploading pictures directly from my phone to flickr makes it SO much easier, now that I don't carry around a camera with me anymore.  Anyway, here are a bunch of random pictures I found on my phone that I wanted to share with you all.  Mostly food pictures, so prepare to get hungry! :P

A friend printed out this super cute Rilakkuma for my sister!  He matches the interior of the restaurant!

A wall of Sake. 

Edamame 

After our gown fitting for Mimi's wedding, me and mom had lunch at Mitsuyado Sei Men ramen!  It was pretty greasy for my liking, but I loved the chewy ramen.  I wish the broth wasn't so salty and oily though. :(

Burger Backed Macaroni.  I was on a diet when friends ordered this for their midnight snack.  The oozing cheese was torture for me.  It was SOOO hard to resist.  Next time, I will attack! :P

Caramel Macchiatos after Baclaran last Wednesday. 

I try to eat clean during the week and pan fried grouper, zucchinis and onions does the trick.  So healthy but really delicious.  It's so easy to diet when you prepare yummy food in advanced!

My sister and her hubby went to Japan and came home with Yoku Moku cigares!  At first, I thought they were nothing special (very similar to lengua) but the more I eat it, the more delicate I think they are!  Japanese sure know how to impress people with their beautiful packaging!

Dad's 59th Birthday Dinner!

Last week, we threw my mom and dad a joint surprise birthday party.  It was the first time we successfully surprised them!  My mom's reaction was totally priceless!

Today, we celebrated my dad's actual birthday with just family and had a delicious dinner at House of Wagyu in Greenhills.  Happy birthday dad!  We love you!

Seafood Salad.  

 Baked mussels!  Loved how it was so buttery!

Creamy mashed potatoes

I got the Ribeye.  Sooooo fatty and relish! :P

Cooked to however doneness you want! 

Dessert # 1 - Poached pear ala mode.  So yummy!

Dessert # 2 - Fudgy flourless chocolate cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. SO SINFUL.

Friday Five: Austerity

Friday Five

 1. When you have to cut back on spending for a time, what are the niceties you’re least likely to give up even though you could (or should)?  Eating out with friends.  It's seriously one of the things I love to do and will have a hard time doing. :(

2. In leaner times, what are your go-to “famine foods?” I don't believe in being "thrifty" with food, but if I had to save up, it will be eating ramen for one meal. It's cheap, delicious and fast. :P

3. How do you keep yourself amused or entertained in times requiring great frugality?  Download movies and watch it at home instead of going out. :P

4. When was the last time you had to go into austerity mode?  I am blessed enough that I don't have to deny myself of anything that I need, but I imposed a beauty product ban for myself because it's a whole lot of stuff I don't need.  It just accumulates into junk.

5. What’s a necessary expenditure others might consider an extravagance?  Does driving everywhere count?

Friday Five: Scattergories

 Friday Five:

 

1. What random letter was generated by the online random-letter generator?  "B"
2. What geographical location, whose name begins with the letter, would you most like to visit someday? Brazil!  To experience Carnival in Rio de Janeiro.  I've also never been to any part of South America and Brazil is definitely somewhere I want to go in the near future.
3. What’s a yummy dessert whose name begins with the letter? Bread Pudding!  There's not a lot of restaurants in Manila that makes this amazing dessert but Heat in Edsa Shangri-La makes a killer one.
4. What’s an annoying or unpleasant task whose name begins with the letter? Brisk Walking.  I need to get my ass back to the gym.
5. What implement, whose name begins with the letter, would be good to take on a camping trip? Definitely need a warm Blanket! 
6. Which of your body parts, whose name begins with the letter, needs some attention or maintenance? Butt.  Time to do some squats! HAHA!

Hello!

Hello blogging world!  It's been over a year since my last attempt at blogging.  I don't know why I stopped writing after I spent most of my adolescent years talking to myself infront of the computer!  Anyway, a couple of days ago, I got a sudden urge to start writing again.. this time with no specific audience in mind.  I just want to write about whatever I want without trying to impress anyone!  

So what have I been up to aside from the usual?  I recently travelled to Bali, Indonesia (a first for me!) for a few days with my best friends and enjoyed every single minute of it!  I guess the only negative thing was that our flights (Manila-Hong Kong - Denpasar) were filled with at least THREE crying INFANTS!  I usually zone out during flights and sleep almost right away, but it was SOOOO hard to tune out the wailing babies!!  Note to self: BUY earplugs.

We stayed at this AMAZING 6 bedroom villa in Seminyak with our own personal chef, butler, driver and housekeepers.  Similar to staying at a 5 star hotel, but so much more personalised.  Definitely an experience I will never forget and I am very blessed.  Bali is surely on my to-visit again list! 

Anyway, I hope this will be the beginning of my re-blogging endeavour.  Till my next post! Xx.