Nami Island in Korea

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An Awesome Place to Hang Out

Just recently, I got acquainted with the newly-opened Japanese restaurant named Izakaya Sensu located somewhere in Bonifacio Global City and I would have thought of going with my family and friends in the near future but out of the blue a special someone offered me a post- birthday lunch treat: an amazing opportunity to try out this resto just the two of us.  We both have the same set of taste buds for Japanese food -sushi in particular. We think it’s fresh, healthy and absolutely delicious. We ordered some blockbuster dishes and some morsels of goodness. I have to say, my mouth is watering just thinking about it!  The Sushi is very good. I like sushi made in different ways from each other and I have not found a roll I did not like. The food selection is good, pricing seems decent, and the customer service is over the top. A must for any Japanese food lover.

Of course, Izakaya experience is not complete without checking out its adjacent bar called Chotto Matte. I was told it means "wait a minute" in Japanese. I failed to ask why they dubbed it such but I think the idea here is to slow down and have a drink or two. And this is why Chotto Matte is open from lunch till dinner. I went with the morning after cocktails line of beverages. I ordered Chotto Americano a conconction of Belsazar red vermouth, Campari, herbal tonic, and orange zest. My drink had a stronger fruit taste and I liked it! I think I got a kick out of it a bit too much as I didn't even realize that I gulped down the whole mug in a shorter period of time than the usual. I heard that this is also one of the bestselling drinks and after finishing one, I figure out why. Yet I have come to know my limits more intuitively so I chose not to order a second glass.

As a whole, I guess, the resto/bar's relaxed vibe and cozy atmosphere would be a good watering hole for "Titas of Manila" (a term used by my gracious friend) who would like to chill out, experience a uncommon ambience and sip something different.

I just love the place. We'll definitely be back to try more! Right? 😊😊 It's my treat next time babe.:)

Christmas 2015 couple picture

Eulogy for a dear friend

TARA must be one of God’s toughest soldiers because He gave the hardest battles to her. She was given that kind of life because God knew she was audacious and fearless enough to live it. He used her deepest pain and suffering as the launching pad of her greatest calling- to make a difference in other people’s lives. She ran the race even while she was waiting on God . While waiting she worshiped Him. While waiting she served Him. While waiting she did not faint. She trusted that life’s challenges were not sent to defeat her but to increase her. She was thankful even during trials.

Indeed, God has placed her where she is at this very moment for a reason. And I salute her - for her life, her devotion to her daughter, and her commitment to her family & friends. We thank her for sharing with us the ideals in the name of truth, love and faith. Her legacy will live on in our hearts now and forever.

Our 29th Wedding Anniversary Countdown

We consider our upcoming anniversary a significant one as it marks the countdown to our 30th wedding anniversary. Come 18th of this month - we would have been married for 10,585 days or 254,040 hours or 15,242,400 minutes which is over 914 million seconds!

During this time we would have shared, on average, over 79,300 hours of snuggle time (sleeping!) or about 9 years, 1 month; we don’t work together so we’ve been apart for over 61,317 hours which is about 6 years, 12 months. We would have by now shared about 23,100 meals together which equates to approximately 1 year, 6 months of continuous dating, eating and travelling along side by side!

God is good!