Smurftastic

I thought today was just another day with you... We ate breakfast together and strolled around the same place we've been a hundredth times. Amazing how we haven't grown tired of the usual stuff and the familiar things and food we eat most of the time. Spent the whole morning with our usual chit-chats and sweet nothings while passing time until to my surprise you got me a one big and soft smurf stuffed toy from that whatever you call machine. You did make my day a smurftastic one! thank you my love, you never fail to amaze me... :) 

Smurf along the road 

 Smurf on the bed

Smurf solo :)

Once Upon a Time with Shrek

I bet every woman dreams to find a handsome prince charming in their lifetime... and once upon a time, I was one of them! Funny, I thought for a moment. I practically grew up with the Disney Princesses from Cinderalla, to Snow White, to Sleeping Beauty, and the rest of the Disney characters. I think I'd probably sue Walt Disney himself for I was led to believe that every girl will someday find their handsome prince who will sweep her off her feet and carry her away to his castle.

For the longest time, I thought I already found my prince though not that handsome, but someone who would be there for me to love and to hold untill I get old. Sadly, it turned out he was just another slimy bullfrog whom I was kissing the whole time. I should've learned my lesson the the first time I saw one.

Just when I was about to give up with finding my prince, I met Shrek along the way. He smiled at me and made me feel comfortable being with him. We talked often untill such time that I found myself looking forward to being with him and talking to him again and again about things I was never accustomed to. I grew fond of the friendship he has offered me. Little did I know I was slowly falling for this wondrous green ogre who I never thought I would fall in love with. But he is simply adorable, sweet, and caring, and everything I ever wanted my prince would be.

It just dawned on me, I don't really need a pretentious prince in my life and that there is no perfect guy who trully exist. Yet, there is always this one guy who is perfect for me who will love me and take care of me with all of his heart -- My lovely Shrek, and he's all I need!

And so we lived happily ever after... :)

Christmas Sweet Treats

November is almost over and December is just right around the corner. With the holiday season, here are delightful treats for you and your loved ones that are easy to prepare. I'm no kitchen buddy... I don't have the talent to cook but I eat a lot and with these few easy steps to follow, you'd probably find me often in the kitchen now... :) 

a.) YUMMY MANGO FLOAT

INGREDIENTS:

        Mangoes (sliced)
        Graham crackers and crumbs
        All-purpose cream
        Condensed milk (sweetened)
        Crushed graham crackers

STEPS:

1.   Prepare the bowl. 
2.   Combine the cream and condensed milk. chill it for about 30 minute then mix it well.
3.   Slice the mangoes into thin and small slices.
4.   Put a layer of graham crackers at the bottom.
5.   Spread a layer of the cream.
6.   Put a layer of mango slices.
7.   Repeat the last three steps up to the desired thickness.
8.   Add a final layer of cream.
9.   Crush graham crackers and put them on the top.
10. Put it in the freezer or refrigerator.
11. Make sure it is cold when served.
12. Enjoy!

b.)  Brownies

PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: (no baking needed)

1.  Combine the sugar and butter together. Stir well until it's creamy.
2.  Add the eggs and vanilla to the sugar and butter mixture.
3.  Stir together the flour and cocoa in a separate bowl then combine it with the egg mixture
4.  Grease the inside of a microwave-safe glass cooking container with cooking spray and coat the greased inside of the container with granulated sugar.
5.  Pour brownie mixture into the glass container.

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

1.   Place the glass cooking container in the microwave oven. Cook for 4-5 mins.
2.  Allow brownies to sit and cool for 5-10 mins. 
3.  Cut and Serve.
4.  Enjoy! 

My Idea of a Happy Diet

Whenever I feel weary and upset about something, rather than mope around and linger on the not-so-good day to day life scenarios, I often find myself guilty of binge eating. Yes, you can call me a glutton for I over-indulge and over-consume food at times, but then it's just my way of making myself feel better. Ironically, I have a strong desire of loosing weight and yet I eat voraciously these days. I can't imagine how much lbs I would gain especially now that Christmas Season is fast approaching and mouth-watering food is just about  everywhere. I don't mind the calories anymore for as long as they make me happy, I would continue to eat, drink and be merry. Chocolates, cakes, sweets, and other treats, yum yum... I simply can't resist! ^_^

 

A taste of Singapore

I have always wanted to visit and go out of the country when I was little... Alas, time came when I finally got my chance of visiting a foreign place with one of my best high school chum. I was excited to see a whole new world for the first time in my 25 years on this green planet. In truth, though i tried to hide it, I was looking forward to the whole trip the whole time since we booked the flight months before the travel date. As the days grew near I lost interest with work and other usual stuff that normally amuses me since I can't take Singapore off my mind. 

We left for Singapore on a Saturday, November 10, 2012 full of excitement in our eyes. The high travel taxes and terminal fee from the local airport in Mactan Cebu did not change whatever we felt that night. We arrived in Singapore around 11 in the evening but never felt sleepy at this wee hour. We wandered a bit and was really glad with the hotel where we stayed because of the Filipino folks who worked there. The next day was spent strolling about with our dear friend who's already working there. We went shopping and picture taking here and there and was amazed at how beautiful and clean the entire country was and how disciplined the citizens were. I had sore feet that night but then again, it was all worth it. Our last day was then spent for the city tour which I believe was kinda late to be scheduled since we already saw almost the entirety of the city thanks to our good friend who was our tour guide and photographer. My best memory of Singapore was spent at the Universal Studios where I felt like I was a kid again. We watched all shows from water world, donkey live, to monster rock, and then tried several rides, the best of which was the cyclone vs human roller coaster ride. Indeed, it was the best ride ever in my whole damn life! weeee... ^_^

Here are some photos we took during our short yet memorable vacation  :)

The Travelator in Changi Airport

 Marina Bay View

 Shrek & Fiona

Universal Studios

To the One Amazing Man

Happy 3rd my love...

it's amazing how time flies. i can't even remember how i was 3 months and 2 weeks ago, when i was in such a chaotic, tumultuous, and turbulent state of mind and was in one of the lowest point of my life -- which i never imagined i would be in the last 7 yrs and 10 months of my entirety with mr-right-turned-wrong-ex-boyfriend. however, with all those trying times,  you managed to turn my life around. you made things a lot easier for me to move on and get another good shot at life. you were always there and you've never failed to lighten up my mood from the small chit-chats we shared to all the intellectual talks, and life-changing-lessons you've repeatedly taught me. i asked you once, "how on earth did you ever come up with that!?!" and you told me, you've been through a lot yourself and it was mere experience that made you think and look at things in a way way different perspective than i do. you gained my trust and admiration... in truth, i was in awe in all those times that you started opening your mouth for another interesting and well thought explanations about how things are and why we're here. since then, i've always looked up to that mature, amazing, and brilliant person that you are who's making my heart beat even faster now and happier than it should... as i get to know you more and more i can't help myself but smile and be grateful  for all that you are... and for everything that you've done, thank you... :)