lucky me :)

Finally, the announcement was made and I am happy to share the good news to everyone. My entry to Hit A Bargain!’s FREE Stay at MICROTEL Boracay’s Double Room Accommodation! made it again this time! It was my luck to be chosen and enjoy the  Microtel Boracay‘s 3 days/2 nights accommodation for two. Isn’t it great? Though I have no idea about the validity of this complimentary stay, husband and I were thinking of December just in time of our 5th Wedding Anniversary. This could be a second honeymoon for us :)

Thank you to Hit A Bargain! and Microtel Inns and Suites for this uber wonderful promotion!

Share your Bonifacio Global City story and win P3,000 electronic GC!

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Ibayo by Barrio Fiesta, Menu

Winners of BASILIO’s Exquisite Lunch Specials

I won at Hit A Bargain!

Congratulations to the 30 winners of BASILIO’s Exquisite Lunch Specials!!!

Winners below were chosen, not only based on comments made, but, the value of sharings done about this freebie promo and completion of contest requirements.

List of Promo Winners:

http://hitabargain.com/2010/07/01/congratulations-to-the-winners-of-basilios-exquisite-lunch-specials/

Thank you Hit A Bargain! and Basilio’s :)

 

Home is where Microtel is in exciting Boracay Island

I was introduced to Microtel Inns and Suites in summer of 2004. It was not in Boracay but in Baguio City where my friends and I decided to spend a weekend break. It is Microtel’s proximity to major roads and accessibility to Victory Liner that convinced us to book.

my photo souvenir of Baguio City with friends in 2004

Generally, our two-day stay was pleasant; the cool climate was perfectly set off by the warm accommodation.

And it was all six years ago. These days going on a vacation is a little lavish considering the high spending associated with our daily living however for me it is essential that once in a while we take a break from the metropolitan to loosen up.

And the way I see Boracay from photos and forums, it is the absolute destination, a traveler’s paradise you may call.

Getting to Boracay Island is not the usual 12-hour bus ride I am used to when traveling up north; it requires a 40 minutes plane ride, 90 minutes bus trip and another 30 minutes boat ride.

The plane ticket alone is a bit heavy on the pocket, so, getting a decent hotel is another big challenge.

Discovering Microtel Inns and Suites is a real value for your money. They provide affordable and competitive rates without sacrificing the quality of service, which is by the way, designed to cater both business and leisure travelers.

As first timers to Boracay would be, definitely, I would go for comfort and Microtel being known for consistently providing this impression would be my choice. For somebody like me who detest the usual action-packed night scene, Microtel’s ideal location at Station 1 will surely offer peace and quite accommodation.

At daybreak, the much wider Diniwid Beach would be great for morning strolls with less beach goers. Privacy would relatively much felt here.

In addition, Microtel’s beachfront access is another plus point in experiencing the finest sand and crystal clear water, which Boracay was well known.

I would totally enjoy the relaxation of window seating on late afternoon and getting the best view of the blue waters, the sunset and the people as they do their things. For me, this is the best opportunity for life’s reflection while doing a quick post of the breathtaking happenings at the scenic island Boracay.

And ending the night with the smell of fresh linens with equally comfortable healthy-for-the-back chiropractic beds guarantees a peaceful good night sleep.

Like I told you, I have not been to Boracay and I will not settle for anything less neither anything so luxurious, so, definitely I would put Microtel on my list for that comfort and intimacy of hotel living available at such great-value. Those eight years in a row recognition is evidence of being the finest when it comes to guest satisfaction. And for me, that is more than enough reason to say that nothing would still beat Microtel’s spot in experiencing Boracay to the fullest.

Location and Contact Information of Microtel Inns and Suites Boracay HERE.
***Photo credits from microtelphilippines.com, victoryliner.com, istaygreen.com and my shoebox :)

FREE Stay at MICROTEL Boracay’s Double Room Accommodation!

Exclusive to Hit A Bargain! Facebook members (click here to sign up), MICROTEL BORACAY Hotel is giving away not just 1, but 2: FREE 3 Days / 2 Nights Accommodations for two in a Double Room with breakfast amounting to P35,100 (P17,550 per 3 days and 2 nights)!!!

HOW TO JOIN: Blog about Microtel Boracay regarding: “Why do you think Microtel Boracay gives the highest satisfaction in terms of experiencing Boracay to the fullest?“ You may submit multiple entries (by leaving comment/s below with a working email address), but, may only win once.

More info about this promo, click HERE.

Deadline of entries is on June 30, 2010. Official announcement of winners will be on or before July 15, 2010.

promo winner is…

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Basilio's FREE Lunch Specials

Exclusive to Hit A Bargain! Facebook members (click here to sign up), BASILIO’S Restaurant is giving away 30 Lunch Meal Specials for FREE!!!

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HOW TO JOIN: Tell us why do you think BASILIO’S Restaurant’s Lunch Meal Specials stand out from the crowd. You may submit multiple entries (by leaving comment/s below with a working email address), but, may only win once.

More info about this promo, click HERE.

Deadline of entries is strictly on May 30, 2010. Official announcement of winners will be on or before June 15, 2010.

back to Heaven...

This is my second time to dine at H&E and this is our, Oliver and I, first dinner here together. You see if Oliver kept on saying how picky, I am these days, the more he is. Anyway, I must be followed di ba hon?? hehehe…

During that November dinner with my sister, I left the ordering part everything to her. And this time without her, I thought I could come up with a new set, so, I really tried but I ended up getting the same plates of pasta and deep-fried seafood bounties.

Our set,

Seafood Basket

This is the same appetizer Che and I had, perhaps this one would be a favorite from now on.

Shrimp Pasta in Saffron Cream Sauce

It was a lot creamier this time, and I love it especially the shrimps. I gave two thumbs up for this one and I hope the creamy sauce would be consistent.

Toblerone Mousse Cake
dark chocolate base, toblerone mousse, dark and white chocolate shavings, raspberry syrup and chocolate ganache

This time I saved some space for the sweet something and Oliver had this for me.

We shared the big slice of this mousse cake that concludes our dinner date.

Though prior going to Ayala Center I was telling Oliver that we should try 8065 Bagnet, the place was jam packed so we drive away. And made the right decision this time, I love, love the creamy pasta.

So, you think this offering from H&E is worth to try.

Monday to Thursday only

Friday to Sunday only

Midnight Special!

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to-do-list and my sweet cravings

It's Friday once again and tomorrow is the start of another long weekend away from work…yehey! Though the announcement was kind of late to plan anything, at least I would have plenty of time lazing around.

I wanted to drive home to Cavite but for sure, Oliver would say no, so, never mind I will not insist anyway. I created a short to-do-list this weekend to guide my tickly foot…

Shop a little: Maybe I will give Greenhills Shopping Center a visit over the weekend or a possible trip to Pasig at the Gingersnaps Sale :)

Dine somewhere: I would love to try Ristras for their heavily filled Mexican Burrito or Frazzled Cook for their Seafood Paella

Give Bea a walk: Planning it on Sunday night at Boni High, I will not tell our little girl yet oh, I mean big. because she may got too excited. For now, let's keep it a secret :)

That would be for now unless something more interesting and feasible comes along over the weekend.

I will leave you with my sweet cravings too this time (photos from our last Starbucks visit)

Chocolate Old Fashioned Doughnut

A slice of Chocolate Cake


Have a sweet weekend everyone!

Grace Bldg. on Fire!

Last Monday during lunch break, I was one of the many who went running our way out of our office building to avoid suffocation. There was fire just besides our office building, which prompt everyone to vacate the workplace. Imagine, during the holy hour of our lunch break when everyone is taking lunch at the pantry and the rest was taking a short nap, some really panicked and some remained calm until the fire was put under control.

By the way, the commercial building that was on fire was Grace Building, which is a driveway away from Limketkai. Thank God, there was no casualty.

I went on shooting some of last Monday's fire, here is it...

our office building is after that Eastwest Bank signage

closer shot

fire fighters arrival

view across Grace Building in Ortigas Avenue

and the traffic it created during that hour

Our company announced an early work call off that day, so, I went home early to get some needed rest.

picture perfect

Finally, the trip to Sir George happened yesterday. And though the trip took us about an hour or so it was all worth it.

I was attended right away with that extra VIP treatment

The whole process was tedious, I salute how these hair stylists came so accommodating in spite of the long hours they spent doing my hair.

Shampoo

Blow Dry

Application of Perming Lotion

Rinse Off

Blow Dry

Use of Hair Rod-Straight

Application of Neutralizer

Rinse Off

Blow Dry

Another use of Hair Rod-Straight

Hair Trim and Styling

The result,

No, I did not have that hair coloring treatment.

I gave rebonding a try, undeniably silky and super straight hair!

Now tell me, can I pass the way girls in hair commercial look? hehehe…dream on!

I love my hair now though I need to do a little sacrifice, as I need to keep my hair away from shower for the next three days. My sister says that is the price of beauty and I totally agree.

Oh, by the way. You may want to ask the package…, it costs P6, 000.00 without the styling and I got everything FREE.

Thanks to Sig, who was Oliver’s big boss before, and currently owned the salon!

balikbayan box

Who wouldn’t get excited when a box full of goodies was delivered to your doorsteps? C’mon, do not tell me you wouldn’t mind at all.

Well, Oliver and I would always be excited receiving balikbayan box from his brother, who is Canada based.

This time aside from us, who else got that total excitement, our Bea went on sniffing all the goodies. What she got?

A tennis ball, which Oliver handed her right away.

Take a peek of what we had,

coffee, coffee and more coffee, didn’t I tell you my husband’s family is such a coffee lover too.

And this is the coffee for me, my choice my blend!

I love the eeezeee grip bottle, something that is reusable. My mother in law would definitely reuse these containers with her homemade fish sauce.

canned goodies: corned beef and luncheon meats.

plenty of instant noodles in different tangy variants!

and a few packs of chocolates to share. Manong is not a big chocolate fan; I hope he soon realizes how chocoholic we are :)

Oliver and I got a bottled of Oliver’s favorite lotion scent too, yes it’s vanilla.

The rest of the box contained a used speaker, which will be sent to Ilocos and some few used clothing and bags. By the way, we normally include those used stuffs on our garage sale, so, we make little earnings out of it.

We are bound to receive another box full of goodies by end of May and then I need to do a list of bilin before Manong’s scheduled visit to Manila this July.

For now, thank you Manong for these bounties!