Tagged by Asphaire
Monday, July 25, 2005
Three names you go by:
1. Cat - as I'm preferred to be called
2. Cathy - childhood nickname I'm trying to outgrow
3. Cher (as in Alicia Silverstone's Cher) - which my high school barkada calls me
Three screen names you have had:
1. sapphire dreams
2. planetcher - an old email address
3. diskartegirl- an old aol nickname
Three physical things you like about yourself:
1. my smile (as my stepmom would say, "it would take you places"), thank you also to Dra. Caparas! All those expensive dental care paid off!!!
2. my body structure
3. my height (though sometimes I wish I was taller)
Three physical things you don't like about yourself:
1. my "dual personality" hair (are you straight or wavy?)
2. flabs in my abs (err, what abs again?!)
3. my boobs (push up bras are my friends.)
Three parts of your heritage: (Aside from the obvious Filipino bloodline?)
1. Native American Indian (of the Cherokee tribe of North Carolina)
2. Irish (hence, the Barber bloodline in my family tree)
3. Chinese
Three things that scare you:
1. Death of those people who are my sources of strength and whom I love
2. Solitary confinement in the dark (I'd go crazy!!!)
3. Dying before my time, before achieving my goals and dreams
Three of your everyday essentials:
1. Wearing the photo memory bracelet with pictures of me and A
2. Opening my laptop, logging on the Internet
3. Eating chocolate or junkfood
Three of your favorite musical artists:
1. Coldplay
2. Jennifer Lopez
3. Black Eyed Peas
Three of your favorite songs:
As of now? This is gonna be hard as a lot of the songs I love are from Hed Kandi's Beach House CD and The OC Mix 1,2 and 4 sound tracks. But to give you a sample:
1. Ever After by Bonnie Bailey
2. Never by Roc Project featuring Tina Arena
3. Fix You by Coldplay
Three things you want in a relationship:
1. Chemistry and Passion- Not only do you get along and gel well with each other, there is also that fire in your hearts (and your loins, if you will)
2. Conversations and Communication- Not only the ability to talk about everything and anything under the sun but the ability to talk about what is in your head and heart.
3. Dependence and Independence- Not only do you depend on each other as if you can't live without the other, but you also have a life separate from one another (i.e. you have your own set of friends, he has his own set of friends. You have your own hobbies, he has his own hobbies, etc.)
Three lies and truths in no particular order:
[LIES]
1. As long as we love each other, we will survive. (My ex boyfriend said that. At that moment, I definitely confirmed we weren't meant to be.)
2.
3.
[TRUTH]
1. You can't just have kids. You have to afford to have kids. (When asked, "how many kids do you want?" I always answer, "As long as we can afford them.")
2. No secret will be kept hidden. (I definitely believe that all secrets end up coming out in the open.)
3.
Three physical things about the opposite sex that appeals to you:
Like this category matters as no other person from the opposite sex appeals to me except for A (seriously!)
1. He has to be good looking or at least, takes care of his appearance
2. He has to have a sense of style (knows how to make 'porma' but isn't 'maporma' all the time)
3. He has to speak English properly (proper grammar and diction is important, once in awhile sablays like "Harry Patter" is okay.)
Three of your favorite hobbies:
1. Reading chick lits and blogs
2. Watching the latest movies
3. Shopping (whether its for toiletries, groceries, DVDs or clothes)
Three things you want to do really badly now:
1. Buy a two bedroom condo unit at Bonifacio Global City
2. Go to the US and be with my lola, my dad, my uncles (They're attending a wake but maaaaan, they're having fun!!! I've seen the pictures! You could tell they're having lots of laughs!) and visit my friends in the US as well.
3.
Three careers you're considering/you've considered:
1. Teacher (my first ambitions as a kid)
2. Commercial Model (this was more of a hidden ambition but as a tween, I spent lots of minutes in front of the bathroom mirror pretending to be in my own tv commercial)
3. Advertising Executive
Three places you want to go on vacation:
1. Europe (and visit the castles and tourist spots)
2. Hongkong/ Bangkok (for the shopping)
3. United States of America (it's been 11 years!!!)
Three kid's names you like:
(Well, A and I talked about this though I'm not sure if we're serious)
1. Sapphire (for a girl)
2. X (for a boy)
3. Other names that are also colors starting with S (Scarlett, Sage)
Three things you want to do before you die:
1. Receive the Sacrament of Contrition and Holy Eucharist
2. Give back to the world, to mankind
3. Be ready to die
Three ways that you are stereotypically a boy:
1. I drive like a maniac! Hell, A drives more safely than I do.
2. My car is a mess.
3. Like most guys (daw), I let my mind rule over my heart... sometimes
Three ways that you are stereotypically a girl:
1. I cry buckets when watching sad movies
2. I pms with a capital P, M, and S!!! I even have PMS during my period and sometimes, A says I have Post Menstrual Syndrome.
3. I can shop, find the best buys and make them look expensive!
Three celeb crushes:
1. Ian Lawless - the naked guy in the Lacoste Per Homme perfume commercial
2. Scott Speedman - the guy who plays Ben in Felicity, who also kinda looks like Ian Lawless
3. Orlando Bloom
Three people I'm Tagging:
1. Ciara
2. Bunny
3. Jeane
1. Cat - as I'm preferred to be called
2. Cathy - childhood nickname I'm trying to outgrow
3. Cher (as in Alicia Silverstone's Cher) - which my high school barkada calls me
Three screen names you have had:
1. sapphire dreams
2. planetcher - an old email address
3. diskartegirl- an old aol nickname
Three physical things you like about yourself:
1. my smile (as my stepmom would say, "it would take you places"), thank you also to Dra. Caparas! All those expensive dental care paid off!!!
2. my body structure
3. my height (though sometimes I wish I was taller)
Three physical things you don't like about yourself:
1. my "dual personality" hair (are you straight or wavy?)
2. flabs in my abs (err, what abs again?!)
3. my boobs (push up bras are my friends.)
Three parts of your heritage: (Aside from the obvious Filipino bloodline?)
1. Native American Indian (of the Cherokee tribe of North Carolina)
2. Irish (hence, the Barber bloodline in my family tree)
3. Chinese
Three things that scare you:
1. Death of those people who are my sources of strength and whom I love
2. Solitary confinement in the dark (I'd go crazy!!!)
3. Dying before my time, before achieving my goals and dreams
Three of your everyday essentials:
1. Wearing the photo memory bracelet with pictures of me and A
2. Opening my laptop, logging on the Internet
3. Eating chocolate or junkfood
Three of your favorite musical artists:
1. Coldplay
2. Jennifer Lopez
3. Black Eyed Peas
Three of your favorite songs:
As of now? This is gonna be hard as a lot of the songs I love are from Hed Kandi's Beach House CD and The OC Mix 1,2 and 4 sound tracks. But to give you a sample:
1. Ever After by Bonnie Bailey
2. Never by Roc Project featuring Tina Arena
3. Fix You by Coldplay
Three things you want in a relationship:
1. Chemistry and Passion- Not only do you get along and gel well with each other, there is also that fire in your hearts (and your loins, if you will)
2. Conversations and Communication- Not only the ability to talk about everything and anything under the sun but the ability to talk about what is in your head and heart.
3. Dependence and Independence- Not only do you depend on each other as if you can't live without the other, but you also have a life separate from one another (i.e. you have your own set of friends, he has his own set of friends. You have your own hobbies, he has his own hobbies, etc.)
Three lies and truths in no particular order:
[LIES]
1. As long as we love each other, we will survive. (My ex boyfriend said that. At that moment, I definitely confirmed we weren't meant to be.)
2.
3.
[TRUTH]
1. You can't just have kids. You have to afford to have kids. (When asked, "how many kids do you want?" I always answer, "As long as we can afford them.")
2. No secret will be kept hidden. (I definitely believe that all secrets end up coming out in the open.)
3.
Three physical things about the opposite sex that appeals to you:
Like this category matters as no other person from the opposite sex appeals to me except for A (seriously!)
1. He has to be good looking or at least, takes care of his appearance
2. He has to have a sense of style (knows how to make 'porma' but isn't 'maporma' all the time)
3. He has to speak English properly (proper grammar and diction is important, once in awhile sablays like "Harry Patter" is okay.)
Three of your favorite hobbies:
1. Reading chick lits and blogs
2. Watching the latest movies
3. Shopping (whether its for toiletries, groceries, DVDs or clothes)
Three things you want to do really badly now:
1. Buy a two bedroom condo unit at Bonifacio Global City
2. Go to the US and be with my lola, my dad, my uncles (They're attending a wake but maaaaan, they're having fun!!! I've seen the pictures! You could tell they're having lots of laughs!) and visit my friends in the US as well.
3.
Three careers you're considering/you've considered:
1. Teacher (my first ambitions as a kid)
2. Commercial Model (this was more of a hidden ambition but as a tween, I spent lots of minutes in front of the bathroom mirror pretending to be in my own tv commercial)
3. Advertising Executive
Three places you want to go on vacation:
1. Europe (and visit the castles and tourist spots)
2. Hongkong/ Bangkok (for the shopping)
3. United States of America (it's been 11 years!!!)
Three kid's names you like:
(Well, A and I talked about this though I'm not sure if we're serious)
1. Sapphire (for a girl)
2. X (for a boy)
3. Other names that are also colors starting with S (Scarlett, Sage)
Three things you want to do before you die:
1. Receive the Sacrament of Contrition and Holy Eucharist
2. Give back to the world, to mankind
3. Be ready to die
Three ways that you are stereotypically a boy:
1. I drive like a maniac! Hell, A drives more safely than I do.
2. My car is a mess.
3. Like most guys (daw), I let my mind rule over my heart... sometimes
Three ways that you are stereotypically a girl:
1. I cry buckets when watching sad movies
2. I pms with a capital P, M, and S!!! I even have PMS during my period and sometimes, A says I have Post Menstrual Syndrome.
3. I can shop, find the best buys and make them look expensive!
Three celeb crushes:
1. Ian Lawless - the naked guy in the Lacoste Per Homme perfume commercial
2. Scott Speedman - the guy who plays Ben in Felicity, who also kinda looks like Ian Lawless
3. Orlando Bloom
Three people I'm Tagging:
1. Ciara
2. Bunny
3. Jeane
Bits and Pieces Part 4
Monday, July 18, 2005
Piece 1: We Need Your Prayers (EDITED)
Just today, at around 3PM, I found out that one of my dad's uncles passed away. He was the husband of my grandmother's sisters. He and his family went on a camping trip. The only thing I know is that he drowned while trying to save his three year old grandson. His grandson was saved but God took his life in exchange for the life of his grandson. I met him once when he brought his family for a vacation here in the Philippines. That was almost 10 years ago. I remember him as a nice and patient man as he didn't get mad at his son when he was being a brat in front of all of us. (Had my brother done that to my dad, my dad would probably give him an embarrassing sermon!) Originally, my grandmother, Uncle Francis and Dad are flying to the US tomorrow night to attend the wake and funeral. My dad wasn't planning on going until he remembered that when he lived in the US for a year under an exchange student program, the said uncle would drive 2 hours to pick him up from his foster family so he could spend some time with his relatives. Apparently, even my dad's other siblings are going too.
Here's the news on Google.
Now here's a later but more complete story.
Piece 2: Trust
Uncle Francis, who is also my boss, sent me a message via YM and said that he was flying to the US tomorrow night. But what he said next warmed my heart: Take charge kayo ni Tito Hens and Froi ha? Tito Henry is his best friend and business partner. He is the VP of Food and Beverage. Naturally, he would entrust the company to him but to entrust the welfare of the company also to me and Froilan? Both of us are level 3 managers, meaning we're a notch lower than Vice President. Froilan is the Operations Manager of our Ortigas branch and our Chief Bartender while I am the Marketing Manager. It is definitely an honor for him to trust us to watch over the company while he was gone. (And I know he didn't entrust it to me simply because I am his niece but because I have the capability). I won't let him down. We won't let him down.
Piece 3: A Birthday Greeting
Happy 8th Birthday to my half brother, Judo! You have grown so fast! I used to take care of you as a baby and now you're about to receive your first communion soon! You've turned out to be a smart boy and you've made us proud incessantly and inspite of your hearing incapabilities (he is deaf in one ear), it did not stop you from being all that you want to be. You're actually mature for your age (and only become immature when dealing with your little brothers but that's understandable!) You were definitely a welcomed blessing when you entered our lives 8 years ago. We never thought that we would have another sibling!
Piece 4: Cold Rock
A new ice cream parlor, called Cold Rock, opened at The Fort Strip in Bonifacio Global City. Basically, you order ice cream (they had all sorts of flavors from Bubblegum, White Chocolate, Vanilla, Coffee, Choco Chip, Strawberry, Cheesecake, Double Chocolate to Ferrero as in Ferrero Rocher) and toppings that could compliment your ice cream and they mix it into the ice cream, not with a blender, but with their scoopers and spatulas. They get the ice cream, place it on their frozen table top, add the toppings (they have a wide range too from Nestle Crunch, Choco Mallows, Marshmallows, M&Ms, Hersheys Kisses, Violet Crumble, Cadbury Flakes, Milo bars, Gummy Bears to Cookie Dough) and mash it all together. The frozen table top keeps the ice cream from melting. It's gooood but expensive. I orderd a Double Chocolate Ice Cream with Nestle Crunch, Choco Mallows and Cookie Dough and that was already P199!!! I think it was worth the try!
Piece 5: Grrrrr!!!
I have yet to read Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince. In fact, surprisingly, I've been taking my time and not ravishing it in one sitting. To date, I'm up to page 5 only and I've had it for more than 24 hours. So imagine my surprise and annoyance when I logged on to Yahoo Messenger and one guy on my list indicated who died in the sixth installment of the series as his status message. It said, "__________ is now dead." What a spoiler!!! I hope he's lying just to throw people off!
Piece 6: Awww, How Sweet!!!
A finally bought a new phone and applied for a new line. When you apply for a post paid phone line, you get to customize your phone number. And what did he choose? The last four digits of his mobile is 1-1-2-7. The date of my birthday.
Just today, at around 3PM, I found out that one of my dad's uncles passed away. He was the husband of my grandmother's sisters. He and his family went on a camping trip. The only thing I know is that he drowned while trying to save his three year old grandson. His grandson was saved but God took his life in exchange for the life of his grandson. I met him once when he brought his family for a vacation here in the Philippines. That was almost 10 years ago. I remember him as a nice and patient man as he didn't get mad at his son when he was being a brat in front of all of us. (Had my brother done that to my dad, my dad would probably give him an embarrassing sermon!) Originally, my grandmother, Uncle Francis and Dad are flying to the US tomorrow night to attend the wake and funeral. My dad wasn't planning on going until he remembered that when he lived in the US for a year under an exchange student program, the said uncle would drive 2 hours to pick him up from his foster family so he could spend some time with his relatives. Apparently, even my dad's other siblings are going too.
Here's the news on Google.
Now here's a later but more complete story.
Piece 2: Trust
Uncle Francis, who is also my boss, sent me a message via YM and said that he was flying to the US tomorrow night. But what he said next warmed my heart: Take charge kayo ni Tito Hens and Froi ha? Tito Henry is his best friend and business partner. He is the VP of Food and Beverage. Naturally, he would entrust the company to him but to entrust the welfare of the company also to me and Froilan? Both of us are level 3 managers, meaning we're a notch lower than Vice President. Froilan is the Operations Manager of our Ortigas branch and our Chief Bartender while I am the Marketing Manager. It is definitely an honor for him to trust us to watch over the company while he was gone. (And I know he didn't entrust it to me simply because I am his niece but because I have the capability). I won't let him down. We won't let him down.
Piece 3: A Birthday Greeting
Happy 8th Birthday to my half brother, Judo! You have grown so fast! I used to take care of you as a baby and now you're about to receive your first communion soon! You've turned out to be a smart boy and you've made us proud incessantly and inspite of your hearing incapabilities (he is deaf in one ear), it did not stop you from being all that you want to be. You're actually mature for your age (and only become immature when dealing with your little brothers but that's understandable!) You were definitely a welcomed blessing when you entered our lives 8 years ago. We never thought that we would have another sibling!
Piece 4: Cold Rock
A new ice cream parlor, called Cold Rock, opened at The Fort Strip in Bonifacio Global City. Basically, you order ice cream (they had all sorts of flavors from Bubblegum, White Chocolate, Vanilla, Coffee, Choco Chip, Strawberry, Cheesecake, Double Chocolate to Ferrero as in Ferrero Rocher) and toppings that could compliment your ice cream and they mix it into the ice cream, not with a blender, but with their scoopers and spatulas. They get the ice cream, place it on their frozen table top, add the toppings (they have a wide range too from Nestle Crunch, Choco Mallows, Marshmallows, M&Ms, Hersheys Kisses, Violet Crumble, Cadbury Flakes, Milo bars, Gummy Bears to Cookie Dough) and mash it all together. The frozen table top keeps the ice cream from melting. It's gooood but expensive. I orderd a Double Chocolate Ice Cream with Nestle Crunch, Choco Mallows and Cookie Dough and that was already P199!!! I think it was worth the try!
Piece 5: Grrrrr!!!
I have yet to read Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince. In fact, surprisingly, I've been taking my time and not ravishing it in one sitting. To date, I'm up to page 5 only and I've had it for more than 24 hours. So imagine my surprise and annoyance when I logged on to Yahoo Messenger and one guy on my list indicated who died in the sixth installment of the series as his status message. It said, "__________ is now dead." What a spoiler!!! I hope he's lying just to throw people off!
Piece 6: Awww, How Sweet!!!
A finally bought a new phone and applied for a new line. When you apply for a post paid phone line, you get to customize your phone number. And what did he choose? The last four digits of his mobile is 1-1-2-7. The date of my birthday.
How Cat SPENT Her Weekend
Sunday, July 17, 2005
MISSION: To find ensembles for upcoming events
Date: Saturday, 16 July 2005
Venue: Karl Edwards Bazaar at The NBC Tent at the Fort
Time: 6:40 PM- 7:00 PM
3 pairs of bras in beige, white and black
2 pairs of bikini panties with small silver rings on the sides, in white and black (to go with the new white and black bras)
5 pairs of Victoria Secret Silk Thongs overruns at P100 each
Venue: Powerbooks Greenbelt 4
Time: 9:30PM- 9:45PM
1 Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Hardbound book
Venue: Market Market Midnight Sale
Time: 10:45PM- 11:45PM
1 beige purse for work
2 glittery belts in pink (for me) and silver white (for my friend, Kat of Unity band)
1 floorlength pink gypsy skirt
2 halter tops in red and white from Studio A/K
1 pair of white high heeled sandals from Gibi
Date: Sunday , 17 July 2005
Venue: Robinson's Galleria
Time: 3:00PM- 5:15PM
1 Fuschia Pink Halter top with Turquoise Brooch sewn onto the top from Mint
1 Turquoise Cowl Necked Halter Top from Mint
1 Clear Mascara from Nichido
1 Dual Mascara for lengthening and curling lashes from Nichido
1 Lipstick from Fashion 21
1 Black Eyeliner
1 Powder Plus Foundation in Soft Beige from Nichido
Total Amount Spent: I DON'T WANT TO KNOW!!!
Date: Saturday, 16 July 2005
Venue: Karl Edwards Bazaar at The NBC Tent at the Fort
Time: 6:40 PM- 7:00 PM
3 pairs of bras in beige, white and black
2 pairs of bikini panties with small silver rings on the sides, in white and black (to go with the new white and black bras)
5 pairs of Victoria Secret Silk Thongs overruns at P100 each
Venue: Powerbooks Greenbelt 4
Time: 9:30PM- 9:45PM
1 Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Hardbound book
Venue: Market Market Midnight Sale
Time: 10:45PM- 11:45PM
1 beige purse for work
2 glittery belts in pink (for me) and silver white (for my friend, Kat of Unity band)
1 floorlength pink gypsy skirt
2 halter tops in red and white from Studio A/K
1 pair of white high heeled sandals from Gibi
Date: Sunday , 17 July 2005
Venue: Robinson's Galleria
Time: 3:00PM- 5:15PM
1 Fuschia Pink Halter top with Turquoise Brooch sewn onto the top from Mint
1 Turquoise Cowl Necked Halter Top from Mint
1 Clear Mascara from Nichido
1 Dual Mascara for lengthening and curling lashes from Nichido
1 Lipstick from Fashion 21
1 Black Eyeliner
1 Powder Plus Foundation in Soft Beige from Nichido
Total Amount Spent: I DON'T WANT TO KNOW!!!
Cooking Up A Surprise
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
As I mentioned in my previous post, it was A's birthday last Monday and I wanted to celebrate his birthday last Saturday and for that reason, Saturday found me almost running (driving, actually) like an almost headless chicken.
I had so much to do to prepare the surprise that I had to put my timeline in a piece of paper. My scheduled allowed me to travel from one point to another for 30 minutes only despite the heavy weekend traffic and I only had 30 minutes to one hour to be at each place I had to go to.
You see, the main event of my surprise (there were other mini events which I shall not disclose) was cooking a dinner for A. This is a huge deal as I hate cooking. So I wanted to make it extra special by cooking him a Japanese dinner.
(Toni, this is my first "wifely" step and this post is in honor of your blog)
Appetizers: Salmon Sashimi and Tuna Sashimi (I cheated. I bought 1/4 kilo each at the Dampa near Metrowalk.)
Main Course: Beef Yakiniku and Chicken Teriyaki
I had so much to do to prepare the surprise that I had to put my timeline in a piece of paper. My scheduled allowed me to travel from one point to another for 30 minutes only despite the heavy weekend traffic and I only had 30 minutes to one hour to be at each place I had to go to.
You see, the main event of my surprise (there were other mini events which I shall not disclose) was cooking a dinner for A. This is a huge deal as I hate cooking. So I wanted to make it extra special by cooking him a Japanese dinner.
(Toni, this is my first "wifely" step and this post is in honor of your blog)
Appetizers: Salmon Sashimi and Tuna Sashimi (I cheated. I bought 1/4 kilo each at the Dampa near Metrowalk.)
Main Course: Beef Yakiniku and Chicken Teriyaki
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Beef Yakiniku
1/2 beef loin (Have it thinly sliced at the grocery or beef sukiyaki meat will do)
1tbsp grated apple
2 tbsp soysauce
1 tbsp grated garlic
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp sesame seed (optional... I didn't put in mine)
Mix all ingredients together (except the beef). After mixing, put the beef in and marinate it for 30 mins. Heat a frying pan on high heat and stir- fry the beef.
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Okay, it's pretty simple, don't you think? While making the marinade, I accidentally put in 2 tablespoons of sesame oil so I had to double my recipe!!! But I think it was okay since there was a lot of meat. Oh, and I had the worst fiasco! I bought the meat last, last Monday at Shopwise. I specifically asked for Beef Loin and to have it thinly sliced. It was when I was about to marinade the beef that our cook told me it wasn't Beef Loin that I bought but Pork Loin!!! Urgh! Stupid me for not double checking the price tag! I was running out of time but I had no choice so I ran to Rustan's and got Beef Sukiyaki meat instead. Luckily, thinly sliced beef cooks fast. Oh, and also, while making the marinade, our cook and I thought that the Sesame Oil was just too strong. Apparently, once cooked, the Beef Yakiniku turns out perfectly!!!
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Chicken Teriyaki
Chicken Teriyaki
2 chicken breasts (cut into smaller chunks)
2 tbsp sake (rice wine)
4 tbsp soy sauce
4 tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine)
2 tbsp sugar
Mix all ingredients in the bowl (excecpt the chicken). Once mixture is done, marinade the chicken chunks for 30 mins and place in the refrigerator. Heat a pan and pour in 2-3 tsps of vegetable oil. Place the chicken chunks in the pan and fry in low heat. Turn the chunks over to fry both sides. Turn off the heat once done and add the marinade. Start the heat again and simmer on low heat until sauce gets thick.
2 tbsp sake (rice wine)
4 tbsp soy sauce
4 tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine)
2 tbsp sugar
Mix all ingredients in the bowl (excecpt the chicken). Once mixture is done, marinade the chicken chunks for 30 mins and place in the refrigerator. Heat a pan and pour in 2-3 tsps of vegetable oil. Place the chicken chunks in the pan and fry in low heat. Turn the chunks over to fry both sides. Turn off the heat once done and add the marinade. Start the heat again and simmer on low heat until sauce gets thick.
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It took me a couple of months to gather the ingredients. I had trouble finding the sake and mirin. I got mine from Shopwise and only got the sake and mirin after inquiring at their customer service. Once, I asked about mirin and a few weeks later, they had it in stock. I didn't buy it on the spot and I figured I could come back for it the following week. After all, mirin was probably not in demand, right? How often to Filipinos cook Japanese food anyway? I was confident. Why, the following week, it was out of stock! I had to wait for a couple more weeks! The same goes with the sake. Nobody knew what sake or rice wine was. They asked their stockmen to search in their wine section and I told them it was used for cooking. Finally, two weeks before A's birthday, the stock came in and I bought a bottle right away!
I got all my recipes at this site and I didn't even make a dry run of the recipes to see if it would turn out well. Who knows if they left out some secret ingredient, right? But the Beef Yakiniku and Chicken Teriyaki was soooo goooooood!!! I was never prouder of my cooking! (My only regret was not being able to take a picture!)
Beverages: C2 Green Tea in Iced Tea Flavor and Louis Chatel Red Wine
Dessert: A bottle of Loaker Neopolitan Hazelnut Spread eaten straight from the jar while watching a movie.
After dinner, A had to work (and by working, I mean, brainstorming and thinking) so we sat on the couch. I watched tv while he came up with concepts for his latest project. Occasionaly, he would ask for ideas and inputs and takes advantage of the fact that his girlfriend has a tiny background in Advertising (hey, I took up IMC in UA&P after all). I had shuddering flashbacks when he showed me the creative brief. Fozzy, help!!!
But the highlight of my night was when we were lying on the couch side by side while watching "A Love Song For Bobby Long" and he had his arms (and one leg) around me to keep from falling off the couch. And because I was soooo tired from running (driving, actually) like an almost headless chicken the whole day, I fell asleep in his arms.
And because I channeled my inner Domestic Goddess (i.e. cooking for him) and fell asleep in his arms while watching the movie, we were both transported forward in time and had a tiny glimpse of the future we will be having.
And all I can say is, I can't wait. I just can't wait.
To the best man I could ever love, A: 25 years and 9 months ago, you were made just for me... Happy Birthday!!!
Something's Coming Up...
Saturday, July 09, 2005
I've had just about the craziest-- okay, not craziest but busiest-- two weeks ever and it has nothing to do with all my upcoming events.
Suddenly, my boss wants to launch 1,789 marketing gimmicks all at the same time. Okay, that's just silly. It's possible to do that!
But definitely, my brain was squeezed for ideas and procedures, my multi- tasking skills were put to the test, my patience, perseverance and endurance were challenged. I told my boss that if I finished the super tedious and "meant to make you nuts" task he's asking me to do, he should send over Sinigang na Baboy (Pork in Sour Broth) to the office! Why? Because when he challenged me, I told him "Kung may tiyaga, may Sinigang na Baboy (kasi ayoko ng Nilaga!)"
Needless to say, after sleeping at 5am for the past three days (I wake up naman at 1pm. Yup, I get to work at 3pm!), I finally was able to do it.
And aside from that, A is celebrating his 25th birthday on Monday, 11 June 2005, and I wanna celebrate his birthday today and this time, it's going to be a surprise! Yup, he doesn't know what I'm coming up with... and neither do you! So I'm giving you the details on Monday!
Have a great weekend!
PS. By the way, I saw Claudine Barretto and Raymart Santiago shopping at Cost U Less. They looked like ordinary people that I didn't even recognize them when they passed right in front of my nose. I only realized when they were famous when a mother grabbed her child and whispered to him while pointing at them. They were buying things for their new house. A foldable mattress, shelvings and an inflatable pool for Sabina. Hey, I wasn't stalking them! Those things were flowing out of their cart! (Wait, they're getting an inflatable pool for Sabina?! Don't they have an Infinity pool already?)
PSS. The only Filipina who got hurt in the recent London bombing is the sister of our Corporate Lawyer. She and the Lawyer are neighbors and childhood friends of my dad and his siblings. I barely remember Cherrie but I do remember finding her pretty. Please pray for her speedy recovery.
Suddenly, my boss wants to launch 1,789 marketing gimmicks all at the same time. Okay, that's just silly. It's possible to do that!
But definitely, my brain was squeezed for ideas and procedures, my multi- tasking skills were put to the test, my patience, perseverance and endurance were challenged. I told my boss that if I finished the super tedious and "meant to make you nuts" task he's asking me to do, he should send over Sinigang na Baboy (Pork in Sour Broth) to the office! Why? Because when he challenged me, I told him "Kung may tiyaga, may Sinigang na Baboy (kasi ayoko ng Nilaga!)"
Needless to say, after sleeping at 5am for the past three days (I wake up naman at 1pm. Yup, I get to work at 3pm!), I finally was able to do it.
And aside from that, A is celebrating his 25th birthday on Monday, 11 June 2005, and I wanna celebrate his birthday today and this time, it's going to be a surprise! Yup, he doesn't know what I'm coming up with... and neither do you! So I'm giving you the details on Monday!
Have a great weekend!
PS. By the way, I saw Claudine Barretto and Raymart Santiago shopping at Cost U Less. They looked like ordinary people that I didn't even recognize them when they passed right in front of my nose. I only realized when they were famous when a mother grabbed her child and whispered to him while pointing at them. They were buying things for their new house. A foldable mattress, shelvings and an inflatable pool for Sabina. Hey, I wasn't stalking them! Those things were flowing out of their cart! (Wait, they're getting an inflatable pool for Sabina?! Don't they have an Infinity pool already?)
PSS. The only Filipina who got hurt in the recent London bombing is the sister of our Corporate Lawyer. She and the Lawyer are neighbors and childhood friends of my dad and his siblings. I barely remember Cherrie but I do remember finding her pretty. Please pray for her speedy recovery.
Let's Count...
Sunday, July 03, 2005
Okay now, let's see...
July 14- 2nd Anniversary of our Tomas Morato Branch
August 6- CSA Homecoming Fundraiser
August Something- Most likely, my HS kabarkada, Wes, will throw a birthday party. He does it every year.
August 26- CSA Homecoming
September Something- 4th anniversary of our Fort Branch
October 1- 1st anniversary of our Ortigas Branch
October 14-16- 3rd anniversary of our Boracay Branch
November 8- 2nd anniversary of our Roxas Boulevard Branch
A grand total of EIGHT (8) events.
This calls for a major shopping spree.
July 14- 2nd Anniversary of our Tomas Morato Branch
August 6- CSA Homecoming Fundraiser
August Something- Most likely, my HS kabarkada, Wes, will throw a birthday party. He does it every year.
August 26- CSA Homecoming
September Something- 4th anniversary of our Fort Branch
October 1- 1st anniversary of our Ortigas Branch
October 14-16- 3rd anniversary of our Boracay Branch
November 8- 2nd anniversary of our Roxas Boulevard Branch
A grand total of EIGHT (8) events.
This calls for a major shopping spree.
