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April 25, 2008 (Friday) at exactly 2PM marked the start of my first ever gastronomic experience as a blogger. Thanks to Spot.ph and my dear friend Sophie , who forwarded the invite to me, I joined 100 bloggers as we toured around one part of Trinoma Mall visiting 18 (yes e-i-g-h-t-e-e-n ) food establishments and learning about the story behind each restaurant and trying out their best sellers as well. Thankfully, the event was well organized complete with a very impressive set-up by the registration table. After signing up, we were directed to an area for the briefing. Since I had to play dual personality for that day: part a blogger and another part a Starbucks partner, I found myself running around and up and down for almost 3/4ths of the time. Good thing too because I get to burn off what I eat from time to time. The event took us 5 whole hours but there was not a dull moment because I was able to mingle and getting acquainted with fellow bloggers who share the same love for food! ...

I will always remember my childhood and I have my loving parents to thank for. They were the ones who made sure my sister and I had the time of our lives through frequent food trips, memorable tours and loads of pleasant surprises. They allowed our imaginations to run free and wild as we played and expressed ourselves openly. We were given nothing but the best education to sharpen our minds and to equip us for the future. Someday, I KNOW I want to be someone like them. To be the best mom who'll teach her kids about life but making sure they'll enjoy their childhood as this will only come once. *sigh* Oh...to be a kid again Ü

photo taken in Saud Beach, February 2008 Mine would definitely be at around 530PM when the sun is about to set. Around this time is when I finish up my work, clear my desk and call it a day. It is also during this time that I am most relaxed. :) How about you? What is your favorite time of the day?

I've always wanted to try my thumb (or hand actually) in gardening. I dream of having my own tiny herb garden where I'd be able to get fresh basils, cilantros and mints from. Finally, I had my chance. While checking out the Rockwell Urban Bazaar last weekend. The only thing that caught my eye was the booth that sells Egglings . Egglings are tiny eggs...NOT Well..not quite. They are actually white porous ceramic containers that resembles that of an EGG. In here, my first plant will someday grow. I chatted with Jean (hope I got her name right) ,the girl who brought these tiny wonders into our shores straight from Japan. She told me how I can actually grow a wild herb or flowers out from the eggs. WOW! I looked closely at the samples and true enough I see egglings growing tiny strawberries, thyme and italian parsleys! She handed me her card and I noticed that there are different types of egglings available. At this point I am currently having a hard time choosing which one to get....

It's way past the Lenten season and still, fish and other types of seafoods continues to take a lead role in our dining table. However, this was not the scenario 10 years ago. Although we were really more of a seafood loving family over being a carnivore since way back, there was a more frequent intake of what I'd call the best kid's meal ever: buttery beef steaks, crispy deep-fried chicken and juicy slabs of ribs. Believe me, as a kid I thought I was in food heaven. This was until Mom had a mild stroke that shook us all up into the harsh reality that yes, fats and cholesterol CAN kill...or in Mom's case, can keep you confined for two weeks and under medication FOR LIFE. :( Since then, we became more careful in what we eat. No more mayo, butter and deep frying. Steaks and ribs also took a back seat and was rarely seen in our freezer. Instead, we stocked up on veggies, fruits and seafoods. You'd probably wonder how can I continue to love food with all these things to...

It's backkkkkkk!!! Hope i can find a nice customized pair again this year! Make Your Own Havaianas is an event which will run from May 2 to 4, 2008 at the Rockwell Tent where you can customize your own pair of flip-flops. You can create your very own pair following these easy steps: 1. Choose your sole. 2. Choose your strap. 3. Choose your embellishments – letter-pins to spell out your name, lifestyle pins to reflect your personality, Swarovskis to express your chic. 4. Our friendly staff will assemble your special pair on the spot. 5. If you wish to embellish your pair with Swarovskis, proceed to the designated station. 6. Lacinhos (“little laces”) are also available to dress up your customized pair. 7. Purchase your exclusive creation for only P795.00 (Adults sizes from 33/4 to 45/6) and P745.00 (Kids sizes from 25/6 to 31/2) without embellishments; an additional P50.00 for each pin or each Swarovski will be charged. Purchase of lacinhos will be...

Hooray! Starbucks Coffee Philippines loves Mother Earth! ON APRIL 22, 2008 , Earth Day, Starbucks will be treating you to a Php 40 discount if you USE YOUR OWN TUMBLER/MUG in purchasing any of your favorite beverage at any Starbucks store in the Philippines. • We recommend customers participating in this campaign to bring tumblers that have the proper insulation for either warm or cold drinks. • Bottled water and pre-packed juices are not included in this campaign.