Black Saturday pig-out

Still on Saturday night, right after our Bake and Churn ice cream scoops we drive towards Tagaytay for dinner.

I wanted pasta so we decided for Yellow Cab.

Our set,

Charlie Chan Chicken Pasta

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Hot Wings

New York’s Finest 14” pizza, which I missed to take photo.

The rest of the evening was spent cam whoring to practice the bride SMILE with charm and elegance…hehehe.

PS. Sorry I am not really in the mood to blog. I know I just need to...

Bake and Churn invades my hometown

I remember my childhood, there was no single fast food chain then but these days Sam and Pao enjoys Jollibee. Moreover, Goldilocks bake goodies are readily available too.

And now that Indang is considered as a second-class municipality, more and more establishments are building up at the town plaza.

Still it come a surprise finding this Bake and Churn franchise store at the heart of the town plaza. It was during Oliver’s birthday last January when we had our first taste of this ice cream cake. He received it as a gift and among the many round we received that day, B&C cake was our bet simply because it was new to our palate.

Anyway, the taste test happened last Saturday after that make-up trial appointment.

What we had,

Irish had a slice of Ube Classic P58.00; I presume this one tastes like Ube…hehehe

Che had a slice of Rocky Road P58.00, did not have the opportunity to taste it. Che gave it away to our Lola Ina.

And I had a slice of Strawberry Cheesecake P58.00; though this one did not have that cheesy effect, it was not bad at all.

We had Black Forest ice cream scoops too to cool down, and cost is at P30.00 only. As of this writing I am craving for it, that would be all perfect for the hotness right now.

More photo ops...

We are definitely coming back for more B&C experience!

Wedding Update (3): Panganiban-Villa

During last year’s Black Saturday, we were hitting the crowded beach of Matabungkay and it was all fun even if we made a daytrip only. This time we chose to stay close to home the entire Holy Week and spent most of this vacation preparing the resources for Irish and Joel’s wedding.

Next on our to-do-list was the trial make-up. Though I had my personal choice of hairstylist for weddings, I consider the locals this time because of proximity and availability. My sister, Che recommends Joy, whom she frequent at Indang. After a few discussions on the style of make up, Joy started the make over.

The session took in less than an hour. Take a peek of his mastery here.

I asked for the nude make up, which is necessary for brides.

Che appealed to have the eyebrows a little lighter for the soft effect.

And the lips to a lighter shade too, no dark colors please…

Overall, the make up is okay. However, was not satisfied of the imaginary hairstyle because he said I know that hairstyle already. My hairstylist Barbie cannot compromise that one thing especially during trail make-ups. Anyway, we have this week to decide.

Irish on getting a radiant smile for the big day, practice pa ‘day!

coming soon...

Watch out for these colorful eggs on Sunday!

Good Friday

We stayed home the entire morning and skipped meat during meals. In short, the whole family abstains from what is being asked today. Late afternoon, we drive to Tagaytay but not to dine, not to sip a cup of coffee neither lazing around Summit Ridge or somewhere else. We pay the Pink Sisters convent a visit. I don’t exactly remember the last time I went there and I don’t even remember the petition I had before. It felt good to be back after so many years.

This time I had my petition again and I wished they will come in my way soon, sabi ni Sam come true daw, maybe it was what she wrote on her petitions…lol!

We also visited Angel’s Hills and said our prayers. Then off we went home. Good Friday this year is definitely different from the previous years Oliver and I had. I missed the Ilocos road trip but given all the blessings, I guess Holy Week is the time to be content on whatever we have and enjoying right now.

Wedding Update (2): Panganiban-Villa

We, Oliver, Che and Bei, arrived at our house in Cavite past lunch yesterday, which is Maundy Thursday. It is because we woke up late and it is because traffic at Aguinaldo Highway was unbearable this time again. We immediately had lunch and waited for the sun to cool down in the afternoon. We were supposed to do Visita Iglesia but eventually call off because I need to deliver the wedding invites and start creating the wedding favors. Aside from those wedding planning activity, Oliver would be going home to Ilocos in the evening for some family errands.

So, just before sundown we, Nanay, Arman, Che, Oliver, Sam and Paolo, went to Alulod. I passed on a single invite to everyone who was there for them to see and comment (?) about the design or the entourage conceivably. No violent commentary this time, good!

Sam, Tita Josie, Tita Bebot and Tita Gie helped in doing the wedding favors. It was all simple, no extra creativity or energy needed so far except that my Tita Bebot, the soon to be mother of the bride liked a more colorful ribbon, which I skipped from using.

I opted to use cool shades to balance the heat of summer while this wedding in on going. By the way, inside the bayongs are wooden fan in pinks and yellows.

The bride to be is getting bigger these days, God! I hope she would still fit on her wedding dress in two week’s time. And I think she needs a little practice on smiling radiantly and candidly…hay! It is time to polish the rough edges girl!

Over the weekend, we are doing a small pre-nup shoot. I hope to get good angles and good colors by then.

megamall-ing

After the early cut-off of work last Wednesday afternoon, I met up with my sister, Che at Megamall instead of going to Ayala Center as I originally planned that day. Like, I told friends I never like going to Megamall merely because it gets me tired going around from Bldg A and B. Anyway, I am already there so no sense to complain. I went through the dresses at SM Department store looking for something wearable for my cousin, Irish wedding.

So, you think this one is okay enough.

I somehow like the detail of this little black dress; the simplicity makes this one a standout.

Unfortunately, they do not have my size…sigh! I went home empty, hopefully they have my size in SM Makati and I had better check it soon.

After a few rounds, Che and I went to some shoe store.

We spotted this, dainty, white sandals. This would be perfect for Friday wear!

It was not really my day :( it is the last pair and it was Che’s size. She instantly bought it.

I am starting to feel sick this time, last week pa kase yan! Che would always end up with a good bargain…Lord, do not make me spend lavishly this time please.

Then, it took us almost an hour at the taxi stand before finally our turn came. Can you imagine the boredom I had, buti na lang they have free wifi so I took advantage of it.

These tired feet cannot lie and if only they can speak up and complain. Imagine what they will say :)