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Peb’s Birthday Surprise at Long Bar

January 30, 2017 by Janey

Following Peb’s birthday dinner at Cru Steakhouse, we had another surprise celebration for her. This time, it was Happy Hour time at Fairmont Hotel’s Long Bar. It was not hard to gather everyone as schedules were blocked as early as 3 weeks prior to the night of reckoning.

I don’t know what happened. Pebbles was supposed to come in later into the evening but somebody bumped into her near the elevator and the whole surprise went poof! Haha. 🙂

Photo Story:

Happy Hour Cocktails + Long Bar Nuts (and I’m not talking about the actual nuts that squirrels eat but they were all around me laughing and hugging and having a good time) + LIVE Band + lots of dancing and singing out loud + new bar friends + laughter + some craziness

= A Night of Celebration

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Gino’s Eats and Beats: Get into the Eating Groove

July 16, 2010 by Janey

Guess where I was again last Tuesday night?

I guess this entry’s title kinda give it away huh? 😉 Patrick and Eric invited me out to celebrate Mr. Engineer’s birthday (referring to the latter because Pat still hasn’t found the need to take the board exams). The initial plan was to have dinner and drinks somewhere in Eastwood (which is nearer to my area) but plans suddenly changed because Eric and Jaja were coming from the South. Eric asked if we could meet at the Fort and wanted my suggestion on where to eat. I wasn’t answering his numerous calls. I was about to throw a bigger tantrum (these two mongrels had to make up for something else too) since I wasn’t in the mood to drive all the way to the Fort.

However, writing Gino’s Eats and Beats entry yesterday got me craving for their dishes. And I suddenly didn’t mind driving to Makati. Not even the ghastly strong winds could stop me.

As Fate would have it, it was a fairly easy drive to Makati –with moderate moving traffic, it took us only 20 minutes to get to Gino’s. When we opened the door, Gino recognized Bubba and waved “welcome” with a smile. I was a bit surprised to see him there on a Tuesday night but it’s noticeable that passion fuels the fellow. Soon after, Patrick arrived. Not long after, Eric and Jaja arrived. As usual, I took care of ordering the dishes… and I kept one eye closed not minding the prices. Pat said that Eric was footing the tab… and this was part of my “punishment.” 😉

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On the Table

Mushroom and Artichoke Spread PHP 160

Buttered slices of bread toasted and cut into soft bread logs creatively stacked Jenga-style. Sliced artichoke hearts and mushroom in a creamy cheese mixture –smooth with a bit of body in the texture. Certainly one of the appetizers you’d want the group to start with.

Truffle Mushroom Pasta PHP 245

Eric, Jaja and I kept grabbing this plate almost like we were doing a hand dance routine. Al dente pasta cooked soft but with a bite is fragrantly tempting the senses due to the aromatic truffle cream base teamed up with sizeable button mushroom (and bits of cheese and onion and bacon?). Feel luxury brimming in your taste buds in a simple pasta dish.

Grilled Angus Belly PHP 305

Three palm-sized Angus belly square chops grilled to the right doneness that doesn’t make the meat dry. Get an ample amount of grilled fat together with the tasty beefy meat. I didn’t even touch the sauce that accompanied it. I fervently wish there were more.

Angus Belly Salpicao PHP 270

I asked the wait staff the difference between the Greatest Salpicao (what we had last time) and the Angus Belly Salpicao. Greatest Salpicao’s cut comes from the tenderloin part, which means it’s leaner while the Angus Belly Salpicao is from the belly which has fatter parts. Fatty parts bring music to my ears so I decided to try that one this time. Life is too short to worry about grease. The Angus belly bits are soaked in this brown garlicky sauce and Bubba and Pat just had to each get a cup of white rice to soak that flavor in.

Shrimp Poppers (Free)

Gino was kind enough to send over a plate of shrimp poppers. Semi-crispy and crumbly exterior with delectable shrimp inside served with what I think is light mayo with blue cheese. Wipe-out in a flash.

Wings Platter (9 pieces) PHP 405

I ordered 5 pieces of Buffalo and 4 pieces of Honey Mustard for variety.

Greatest French Toast PHP 150

One warning: do not leave Gino’s without having dessert… or rather without having his Greatest French Toast. It’s basically French Toast lavishly spread with addicting Nutella for sheer pleasure. It’s topped with slices of banana and whipped cream with cherry on top. I’m not big on desserts but this one keeps me all happily frenzied with not being overly sweet which also reveals varied layers of flavor from the banana, whipped cream and nutella.

Oh, and you can cross order cocktail drinks from Distillery. I had an apple martini and it was interestingly perfect with the French toast. The boys had 8 bottles of beer between themselves.

At half past 10pm, our usual chatter goes nonstop but the place transformed into a cozier lodge. The lights dimmed while the brilliant music continued. I looked at Eric and he seemed to be enjoying a fab post-birthday dinner –casual and laidback as it is. It’s not like this every day in Tacloban I guess –that’s where he is based for work now. He returns home to Manila at least twice a month. I think what he appreciates most is the company of friends. He has made new friends there but nothing beats home or the comfort of old friends.

Because I cannot let the evening pass without Eric making his celebratory “blowing the birthday candle” moment, I ordered another plate of the Greatest French Toast and Bubba had the wait staff prop a lighted candle there. Maybe it’s also my excuse to have one wrapped to go because I knew Eric and Jaja enjoyed the dessert so much. Right on cue, Jaja and I (with Pat and Bubba chiming in) started singing the Happy Birthday song (albeit too loudly I think) and after a string of blowing (Bubba claims the air kept coming from Eric’s nose) and relighting the “question mark” candle, Eric finally made his 2010 birthday wish.

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Light’s out

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Again, again, again

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Make a wish!

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It’s my turn! 😉

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HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY ENGR.IC! 🙂

BIG HUG!

Engr. Eric and Janey

Eric’s Bday 2008

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Celebrating Passing the Board

Moomba | Embassy 2005

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The Flash and Me After Embassy

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Have you tried Gino’s? Slouch back on your seat and feel the beats featuring the best of House and Hip Hop music and get into the eating groove with the best comfort food in Makati. Visibly and tastefully a one-stop shop for all your favorite comfort dishes.

Gino’s Eats and Beats

Unit A, Ground Level, Valdelcon Bldg.,

20 Jupiter St. Bel-Air Village,

Makati City, Philippines

(632) 519 1272 / (63) 917 885 6969

Eric Lopez Bday at Gino’s Album

EL’s Birthday at Bugsy’s 2009

Friday Night with the Engineers

Eric’s Lopez Birthday at Oyster Boy 2008

In Crumbs: July 2009

Misato

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My Maddie

February 3, 2010 by Janey

There is so much to say about my Maddie.

But I will keep it simple like she is.

We get each other’s jokes, talk about anything under the sun, and go to the wrong movie premieres together 😉

She is like a little sister to me.

Open about everything and shares every aspect of her heart to me.

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You are blessed because you have a good heart

and a beauty that more than meets the eye.

I love your endearing smile, simple sweetness, and genuine care.

Thank you for being a part of my life.

You are a great friend.

A sit-down is a must to discuss our birthday outreach plans.

Basically, I just want a reason to see you

because it’s been more than 9 days since the last I saw you…

and my wacko self wants to see you everyday.

Happy Happy Birthday to a Beautiful Soul!!!

“Sole” Sistah Madz Alsola, you are loved.

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Born to Be Happy

February 2, 2010 by Janey

February 1 is my favorite date of any year. Why? It’s my birthday! 😉

On this special date, yesterday, I turned a year younger but more learned and stronger.

As expressed in my SMS response, many many (many pacquiao) thanks for your greetings folks!!! Super touched by the people who called, texted and messaged. Truly appreciate being remembered on this special day. Your well wishes warm my heart.

The planned HK trip didn’t push through so I had to retract my leaves that was set until Feb. 4. I didn’t pay for the ticket (8K roundtrip) but I still felt a bit sad that plans have changed. I picked myself right up though because there’s just no room for being sad when God has blessed you with another year in your life (I just hope that this year moves slower than last year. 2009 breezed by.) On that note, the canceled HK trip only meant that I was blessed to meet the Jabbawockeez on my birthday! 😉 I was so ecstatic that as soon as the group turned their back, I couldn’t keep myself from hopping in glee in the middle of Greenbelt. You strike out, Energizer bunny!

Wockeez, you are the rockstars of the dance floor! 😉 \m/ I heart you guys!!!

I’ve never done a birthday wish list and it crossed my mind earlier when dee boss treated me out for a birthday lunch with the team…

My birthday wish list:

Dongle (Sun or Bayan)
Oral B Electronic Toothbrush
Bath and Body Eucalyptus Handwash -Aromatherapy line (smells soooo good!) 😉
Nivea Facial Night Cream
Pablo Neruda book
Red Jumper Straps
100 HUGS

Yes, I’m easy to please.

Oh, and I finally got a copy of The Little Green Book by Phil Gordon! It was a birthday gift. Tee-hee *blush*

The best gift I received though was…

(Written note from Joyce)

I know I was still groggy waking up from sleep when you handed me this but… Joyce love, you are the rockstar in my heart! 🙂

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New Year! Hello 2010!

January 15, 2010 by Janey

Where did you greet the New Year? 😉

January 1, 2010

00:00 AM

Bonifacio High Street, Fort

Right after the fireworks, we went straight to Friday’s.

Full rack baby back ribs, draft beer and Two Oceans charddonay.

Waiting for Chai.

Former Manila DJ Club

Fluxxe New Year’s Party

Jan. 01, 2010

3:30 AM

Start Quote I will see you later. I’m wearing a simple white dress by Emilio Pucci. I’ll match it with black stockings and my vintage loboutins. I’ll use my new Birkin bag from Tony Boy. Super and almost no make-up because I’m wearing my oxblood color lipstick, which I got from my last trip in New York. Wag ka masyado magayos at simple lang ako later. End Quote

Let’s say his name didn’t appear on my phone,

I know for a fact which very very good friend of mine sent me an SMS like that.

Glittering.

Sensational.

Love Misunderstood.

I know.

Because I understand him.

That must probably come from getting bitten by him once.

No, it ain’t Robert Pattinson.

Photo S-say:

Foursome Awesome 🙂

Kennykins looks drunk? Looks can be deceiving. He was wasted 😀

Yes, he loves me. The kinster loves me.

Copy furnished (CC): Chai and Chris

My Polka Purse

Chaifer in Purple

Jane: NO, thank you Kennykins.

With Chaifer and Kinster

…And I do too.

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A Year More Beautiful and Learnt

December 8, 2009 by Janey

There was sort of an emergency at home that got my heart racing that evening. Thank God it was resolved and the “missing” was found.

Nothing could keep me from Racq’s birthday dinner even if it was short notice. She just whipped up the plan that very same day –November 28, her special day. Venue: Bugsy’s, Makati (yup, they have a new branch there Makati peeps!) 🙂

Racq, as Chai would put it, looked ravishing that night. Without an effort. Having handled so many brands –Estee Lauder, Origins, etc, Racq knows the business of beauty.

Photo grabbed from Chai

Bubba bumped into Tracy that night again and we three got talking about working in Singapore. Tracy used to be part of Asian Food Channel and she worked at their Singapore office, under Pebbles, who is also a friend and a former colleague. What a small world huh!

Photo grabbed from Chai

The girls had the usual cocktails while Bubba had his usual beer. We got reminiscing about Cambodia, because Chai and Racq also had gone to Cambodia this year but on separate trips. Definitely a conversation Bubba can pitch in. I remember having teatime before at Racq’s Columns condo and most of the discussion revolved around chic stuff. We were talking about clothes, make-up, romance and boys. Poor Bubba.

Photo grabbed from Chai

We’re seeing each other soon Racq. Chat time in the car was short when we dropped you off after the Ninja Assassin premiere. I want to hear the full details 😉

Happy Happy Birthday Racq! China trip? 🙂

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Manila News Today: August 10, 2009

August 10, 2009 by Janey

$20,000 Gone in New York Minute

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and her entourage allegedly dined at Le Cirque in Manhattan, a prestigious French restaurant in New York City during her recent US trip, New York Post online’s “Page Six” wrote,

“Philippines President Maria Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was at Le Cirque the other night with a large entourage enjoying the good life… Macapagal-Arroyo ordered several bottles of very expensive wine, pushing the dinner tab up to $20,000.”

Theoretical Breakdown of the Bill

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Renato Reyes, secretary general of the militant group, Bayan, said that it is inappropriate for a Third World country president to wine and dine in such lavish manner given that the rest of the country is in the midst of a crisis. He asserts that the NY dinner certainly leaves a bad taste in the mouth, at least for the rest of the Filipino people. The $20,000 is equivalent to almost 1 million pesos, an amount that can probably supply one township a year’s supply of rice or nourishment.

PGMA’s camp claims that the report was exaggerated and that no taxpayer’s money was used.

Flash Your Age at HEAT

This is the celebration that won’t break your bank or catch the ire of Bayan group.

Birthday celebrants can enjoy great discounts at HEAT during their special day. Enjoy a dining discount equivalent to your birthday age during HEAT’s “Flash Your Age” promotion. It’s valid only on the exact date of the celebrant’s birthdate and will run from August 1, 2009 to September 30, 2009. A total of eight persons will be entitled to the dining discount. The celebrant must present a valid ID (i.e. Driver’s License, Passport, SSS ID only) with the birth date clearly shown to avail of the discount. This promo is not valid on public holidays and in conjunction with other promotions and privileges including Club Edsa, credit card discounts, rewards redemption vouchers, complimentary dining vouchers and special promotions. Prior reservations are required.

Image Source: Shangrila website

HEAT is also throwing in a complimentary birthday cake to the occasion. Share this privilege with family and friends. After all, what is a birthday without them? Flash It! Flaunt It! Age is no longer meant to be kept a secret at Edsa Shangri-La, Manila.

Vilma Santos Plays Cory in FilmBio, MMK Features Cory’s Bodyguard

Batangas Governor Vilma Santos, the Star for all Seasons, is being eyed to portray the role of former President Cory Aquino. Vilma is running for reelection and is not allowed to have a movie shown or appear on TV longer than the permitted time setforth by the COMELEC. The launch of the movie would probably start after the elections next year if Vilma were tapped to play the role.

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Maalala Mo Kaya, hosted by ABS-CBN’s President, Charo Santos-Concio, will do an episode on one of the two bodyguards of Tita Cory. The bodyguard, who delivered a touching eulogy during the necrological services at the Manila Cathedral, will have his story in the long running drama anthology.

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Memento Got Me Drunk

July 24, 2009 by Janey

The biggest event that happened last Saturday night, July 18, was URCC XIV Aggression where Bubba refereed 4 matches, including the two main events. One thing displeasing to note though was the event started really late than usual and ended close to 1AM when it usually finishes by 1030pm or 11pm. I guess the melodrama in some of the matches particularly the first match added to the late conclusion of the event. My friend Jody who got the 1K seat was only able to stay until 1030pm, which is just the start of the 5^th match because he had an early morning Globe benefit run at the Fort.

Well, another major event occurred that night (slash July 19’s morning) and it took place at a small bar called Memento –and that event was lil ol’ me getting drunk after several years. I can’t even remember the last time I was drunk. The ultimate I can remember was probably 9 years ago, sophomore year in college.

Right after the URCC event, we dropped off Madz in Ortigas and headed straight to Bautista Street to look for Memento bar. It was both our first time at the venue and thankfully it wasn’t such a difficult place to find.

The party already started by 11pm and getting there by 130am, you’d expect everyone drunk. The Sabi peeps were playing Carlo’s famous Do or Drink Game now programmed in his PDA phone. Mon, who also watched URCC with 5 other friends including Chay, got to the venue ahead of us.

We were reveling in the party mood when Carlo suddenly put me on the spotlight and ordered me to take this drink called “Boy Bastos.” What a name for a drink huh? I think it’s supposed to be 11 hard drinks mixed into one (gross…) Memento is known for its Boy Bastos drink and Beer Bong challenge. It’s their claim to fame and it’s obvious from their photo walls.

I naturally begged off as I do every time I am put on the spot. However, Carlo didn’t let me get away this time. Being his and Cam’s birthday, I just couldn’t refuse plus the crowd was cheering us (Chris, Mon, and I) on. Not wanting to be a party pooper, I went to the bar nervous about drinking the tall glass.

The server conked the glasses against the bar signaling that it’s time to chug down the mix. I grabbed my glass like a tough cowboy in a Salon and guzzled all the liquid and tapped the glass on the bar as soon as I finished. I was the first one to finish the drink!!! YAY! Who says a girl can’t drink?

I look back and saw that it was Camille who joined the fun and not Mon. Mon and NA followed after us.

My tummy grumbled. I was hungry but I was also trying to hold my drink down. What was in that drink? Mon, Chris and I did some URCC MMA recap over the loud music. The Do or Drink game continued.

In Martini’s drunkenness, he was still able to coin a new Happy Birthday greeting, “Hababerdie!” (Oh and the following day, he dreamnt he was back in Sabi but resigned after one day haha.)

Carlo let me order more food (yippee!!!), which pumped my energy as always. Their food bar price wasn’t so bad either. I really liked the chicken fingers, cheese sticks and chicharon bulaklak. I was laughing hysterically at the most miniscule things and I was enjoying seeing NA lash out on a good trip as well. Carlo tells me that her moments of drunkenness are usually mellow –same as mine actually.

Not long after, the wait staff said it was their final call for orders that also queued that the place was closing. My watch says 330am, still pretty early to close.

We kissed everyone goodbye and dropped NA off her place. We gave Carlo a ride as well while Martin and Mon were left behind. I am not too sure if Martin was able to take Mon home or vice-versa. Martin was so drunk too and It was quite an experience to go home feeling drunk after quite some time and that feeling of silliness that goes with it. Little did I know that the next day was going to be a day of major hangover.

It was worth it.

“Life is partly what we make it, and partly what it is made by the friends we choose.”

Belated Happy Birthla to Cams (July 18) and Happy Birthla TODAY to Carlo (July 24)! I love you both (that’s why I’m not posting your ages here)!

Carlo’s Multiply Memento Album

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SPAS Friends at Hong Yang Shabu Shabu

July 16, 2009 by Janey

Saturday Night, I was happy to finally see my St. Peter friends again. The last time we met was back in December 2006. Bubba and I were just dating then (I was 15 lbs heavier and HE was 15 lbs lighter). The group had dinner at Gerry’s Grill in Greenhills and went to Zirkoh afterwards. That was my first time at a comedy club.

(December 2006)

Reminiscing, I remember that Bubba and I became hungry (again) at some point and decided to go to Caltex Star Mart to buy some chips and drinks. We walked to the car parked across, popped the trunk and sat there munching on our goodies… we also ate the Godiva chocolates that I brought. We had a very short but nice bonding time under the night sky before returning to Zirkoh.

During that reunion, the only one missing in action was Roselene. This time, unfortunately, Joycee, Sandy, Tere, Reagan and Roselene couldn’t make it. Nevertheless, Christine, JM, Harold, Gin, Marie and I all met and bonded over Shabu Shabu.

(July 11, 2009)

It was my first time at Hong Yang (Red Sun) Shabu Shabu restaurant and I was taken aback by the huge spread in front of me. It’s an all-you-can-eat hot pot and grill place. Different meat cuts, seafood, vegetables, innards, sauces are available at the buffet counter. Each table has individual hotpots and grill where you can cook your picks.

Total damage per head was about PHP 570. Drinks are bottomless. JM and Harold ate to their heart’s content. Harold is now a student at CCAC studying culinary arts so Tin and Gin had him cook their food (haha).

Everyone updated everyone on each other’s lives including people we know from school. This group is the friends I grew up with, Prep until High 1. I transferred school after Freshman High and their friendship is what I extremely missed. We reminisced how the group got together as well as the dozens of catfights we got ourselves into. Tin-tin reminded me of “little Grade 3 me” standing on top of the table/chair and dancing and other so embarrassing moments –the adolescent stage haha.

We recalled our grade school and high school crushes, visits to the guidance counselor and principal’s office, cutting classes, girl fights and basically all the high school junk and drama. It felt good to be in touch again with how I was in my past. It felt like being visited by 3 Christmas ghosts.

With busy schedule and geographical blah, it’s hard to find a perfect time to meet. We all agree to meet once every month or at least every 2 months. JM’s birthday is coming up (July 22) and we might meet again during his birthday week. It will really be great to have this regularly.

Red Sun Shabu Shabu

D. Macapagal, Pasay City

Red Sun Shabu Shabu Album

Gerry’s Grill | Zirkoh Album

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July Celebrants

July 15, 2009 by Janey

JULY

8 Bim

15 Francis Kevin Liamzon

16 Camille Hernandez, Dyan Libo-on, Gary Garcia

19 Kring Manalo

20 Jay Server

22 JM Yu

24 Carlo Genato

27 Mark Santiago

30 Sab Chua

Happy Happy Birthla folks! Make sure you leave everything at bay and enjoy your special day.

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Myron’s, Greenbelt 5

January 28, 2009 by Janey

We celebrated Chai’s birthday earlier since her birthday falls on the first day of the year and usually we’d like to spend that day with our family. Chai’s theme for her birthday is, “It’s about TIME!” She made a personal pledge to make this TIME her turning point in life and take the BIG step.

I remember Chai’s birthday in 2006. It was Bubba and I’s first *official public appearance. Time flies so fast!

On the Table

Mesclun Salad with Sea Scallops PHP 450

Mesclun is a mix of salad greens, which is really a simple mix of lettuce. It’s also known as a baby salad. The salad was served with raspberry vinaigrette.

Mesquite Baby Back Ribs PHP 475

Penne with Italian Sausage and Black Olives in Creamy Tomato Sauce PHP 280

Le Rose de Pavie Macquin NV Bordeux PHP 1050

Belated Happy Birthday Chai!

Myron’s Place

Ground Level Greenbelt 5

Legaspi St. Legaspi Village, Makati City, MM

(632) 757-8898

Chai Bday Myron Album

080808 at Myron’s

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Zipline in Tagaytay

December 3, 2008 by Janey

Since my long pending plan to do ziplining in Camp Sabros, North Davao or in CDO is still pretty much pending, I went for a quick fix and did ziplining in Tagaytay instead.

It’s been two weeks since I told Bubba that there’s ziplining in Tagaytay. Sunday, we were at Edsa Shangrila for Karie’s 1^st birthday celebration. Karie is the cute baby tot of Anne and Drew. We were enjoying our buffet lunch at the Garden ballroom when I asked Marie and Butch their plans this weekend. They said nothing concrete but told me they are planning to visit the Mango outlet as well as other designer brand outlets in Pampanga. Bubba and Jim were getting their desserts during this discussion. I suddenly blurted out about the ziplining in Tagaytay and asked them if they wanted to go after the party. They shared my excitement and were game about the idea! We arranged to meet an hour later in Magallanes, just about enough time to get a couple things and allowed me and Marie to change from dresses to jeans. Jim said yes too and before you know it, we were on convoy to a Tagaytay trip.

The travel was short, an hour and half later, we were in Tagaytay parking our cars. Upon seeing the zipline area, it took us a good 15 minutes to actually decide whether to go for it or not. I’ve only tried extreme (not so extreme) sports overseas, parasailing in Malaysia and Sky Jumping in Macau. I will include the rollercoaster in Ocean Park HK because that was also crazaaay for me. I went ballistic over the sky jump and rollercoaster but parasailing was a walk in the park (ahem, right.) But the thorn on my throat is, how safe is it to try terrifying stunts like this in the Philippines, manned by us? Thank God, it’s safe enough when we tried.

Ziplining is P300 per head for roundtrip and P200 for one way. If you go one way, you have to walk back using the bridge, which wasn’t too bad a walk. It’s additional P100 if you want your photos taken by the crew. The crew was nice like how most of Laguna and Tagaytay people are.

After ziplining, we made a quick stop at Rowena’s for pasalubong. It’s Jim’s first time to buy from Rowena’s, while I confirmed that it’s really one of the better quality pasalubong stores. Then I treated my friends to a sampling dinner at Sanctuario Tagaytay. I’ve only tried the one in Metrowalk but never the original branch. Good to know that my friends enjoyed their dishes. We ordered their 2 Pan de Sanctuario bread with 3 kinds of pate: Quezo, Garlic and Smoked Fish, Bulalo with Pasta (always a winner to me because of the bone marrow and sinful creaminess), Tuyo Rice and Adobo Flakes. I should have ordered their Sizzling Bulalo as well but was worried that we won’t have room for another dinner at Kanin Club. Sanctuario Tagaytay was a teaser to whet their appetites satisfying enough to hold out til we hit Sta. Rosa.

The only time we’ve tried Kanin Club was during the Pink Kitchen event this year. Bubba really liked the Morcon he ordered and was looking forward to eating at the actual restaurant. Currently, they only have two branches –Alabang and Paseo de Sta. Rosa.

We reached Kanin Club around 830pm and it was absolutely packed! We were the second big group waiting in line for an available table. Since it’s past dinnertime, it wasn’t long before a table was vacated. The menu had an extensive list of mouth-watering dishes to take a crack at.

More on Kanin Club on a separate post (interesting twist on Filipino favorites: Sinangag na Sinigang, Crispy Diniguan, etc… and finally I can scratch off one more resto in the Miele Guide list!)

Jim was so great with Joyce!

I really had a wonderful Sunday spent in breezy but not too cold Tagaytay breathing fresh air, trying a new activity and bonding with my sister Joyce and friends. Whoooweee!!!!

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