Road Trip part 1; Food Safari

Christmas break has finally arrive and its now time for that Christmas shopping spree with all that out of the blue road trips.

Speaking of which, last Sunday while my sister made a lovely afternoon snack. Burger bacon in creamy mushroom and peas, with German franks and a bread, along side a cold jasmine tea.

Perfect for me since I woke up at around 2:30 that day so I already skipped breakfast and lunch. While I was busy munching on that, my Grandma wanted to go out and simply "hang out" as they say, so we did. We wanted a place where dinner can be relaxing and great.

We went to Gateway mall and meet up with my Auntie Myrna and her daughter.

I chose Burgoo as the perfect place for the night since they do serve exquisite American style cuisines, and of course the scenery in that place is perfect. Just right outside, you can see a Christmas tree as tall as a two storey building.

I really love the Christmas holiday, it gives you that certain feeling of joy and the people around you shows the same aura.

Here are some of the photo ops we had before and after dinner

I apologize for the poor layout of the pictures. I really am in a hurry right now. So, back to the topic. First we ordered Spicy mushroom and fries then Shrimp Fettuccine
Each plate has 2-3 servings so it's quite plenty for a group of four (but not for us) After which, we ordered Cheesy Baked Zitti (I think) and A family size Burgoo specialty Pizza.

The pizza has 8 big slices but we only ate 3 since we are already full. I should have known better. Oh yeah, I ordered a fresh kiwi shake and it was extravagant(funny, using such word for just 1 drink?)

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Stay posted for my next road trips and more photo ops. Christmas is soon to arrive! have a great week ahead of you!

Alvin

Christmas Break; Applause for J.C

Wooohooo! Its my Christmas break! Time to relax and enjoy this season! I am quite happy since things are finally falling into their rightful place. I am so happy that I invited a bunch of my friends to eat at Oakwood tomorrow (or the next day).

Speaking of that delightful place, I found some pictures of that place this morning while I was browsing my laptop and securing my schedule for this month (and man, I am loaded!)

The place as a whole is remarkable. The ambiance is great and comfort is the very first thing you'll love about this place.

You will also love the way they serve the food. Its fast and they always add a dramatic effect through the way it was designed and from the way it was served. A true fine-dining experience.

The taste was exquisite in a way and the amount was just right.

I spend wisely when it comes to leisure and stuffs that I want or need but when it boils down to food, I can spend a hefty amount of a price. (and from my past entries, I think it's already obvious)

I can easily fall in love when food is the topic and in this season where calories is not a matter to be discussed, I think love is definitely in the air.

Though one must eat healthy and wisely, you should also consider what you want for this season. besides, what you want is what really matters in this time of the year. So go out there and find your peace/love or whatever it is that you want. (I think that's a bit far fetched)

Now, back to the topic. I think I did enjoy the dessert although it only took me 4 scoops and poof, it was gone. I think they made it look too good that they have forgotten to add another scoop of ice cream.

But just like what they said, an ice cream and a Mocha Blend tea isn't much of a combination

O well, time for me to go. But before so, Congratulations to J.C Tiuseco for being the first Pinoy Sole Survivor of the great Survivor Philippines Season 1. I think Charles was the happiest and the reasons are still unknown. So many questions to ask but I guess there's the right time for that. Cant wait for the upcoming Christmas parties I'll be attending.

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Since I am struggling for the right cuisines to cook for all those events (what? am I a cook or am I just to great?) I'll be leaving for now. Hope to see you guys soon!

Thank you Jewel! I miss you too.

Chris, I think we should re-calculate and re-estimate everything. Have a great weekend!

Alvin

My Stress Relieving Idea

I really am sad for the fact that my feasibility work was rejected by my professor. I have been doing that nonstop for the past 2 months and here I am, telling you my misfortune. I feel bad for what happened but I feel bad even more for my group mates since I really got close to them and this is where our ideas took us.

I remember the time when I am stressed and the only thing that could get me moving and smile again are, well, chocolates. I miss my Fidani chocolates. Klaire use to have these chocolates and she would always ask me if I like them and that's when I started loving it.

Ooooh, I want one of those last night since I am so sad. And to my surprise Janna gave me a whole bunch of those. Her reason? She doesn't want them and I might as well take it.

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I do hope my stress goes away for good, I want my life back.

Alvin

Post Thanksgiving Entry

Okay, so it was thanksgiving last Friday and I wasn't completely aware of that. My friends wanted to go out for the night and the reason was, well, it was thanksgiving. But rather than eating turkey on our table and saying long graces before the meal, we went somewhere far more conducive for bonding (and to use the word conducive, it must mean something)

So we went to Oakwood for dinner and to our surprise, they were serving chocolate desserts for about 25 different kinds. I got to admit that I was born with a sweet tooth but with regards to my friends, well, I was the different one. They don't like sweets that much unlike I do but among other stuffs, we do get along very well (but this time it means war!)

Since they are my friends, they already know that trying to lecture me wont get them nowhere. So I did enjoy the rest of the thanksgiving.

There were chocolate truffles, white chocolates and my favorite bitter sweet dark chocolate in whisky was there. There were also chocolate cookies, brownies, cherry oh chocolate (well that was the name). I remembered Chris eating the chocolate temptation and it was, for me the second most delightful of all (after my bitter sweet dark choco in whisky)

And of course, chocolate fountain is present for this one time event. I did enjoy dipping over and over again but never actually able to eat one (since I got full with the other 24 desserts)

Ooooh, I have a glutton for delicious food and it's really hard to say no when it comes down to this.

I so love my friends, they take me to places I never thought I could come (well, not right now but I certainly have)

So I guess I'm a bit sleepy now, and I'm done reminiscing with my thanksgiving getaway. I think I'm going to be busy this week for my feasibility work (I wonder when will this end?)

Tempting? Go get one for yourself. Its a season to be sinfully delighted anyway.

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Again thanks to my friends (Chris, Klauie, June, Charles, J.C, Cheryl, Cla, Jan and all others)

Cant wait for my Christmas break!

Alvin

Congratulations Chris; Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards for Favorite Athlete

Congratulations to Chris Tiu for winning the Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2008 for Favorite Athlete. Sorry if I wasnt able to come, though I've got a pretty good excuse for that, still. Anyway, congratulations once again and more power!

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I really have a good excuse for that, want to hear?

Alvin

Singing Frenzy; My Grandma Aunt's Birthday Bash

Finally got the time to blog some of my missed events due to some minor problems. Last November 13 we celebrated my Auntie Minerva's birthday at the Island songs KTV at Island Cove, Cavite (Geez, another redundancy of words) Anyway, as most of you know I love to sing but never in front of a crowd (ok so that was a bit exaggerating)Since it's my favorite aunt's birthday, I decided to go. The food was what thrilled me the most rather than the chance to sing.

The food was great. They serve fast and clean and the cocktails are just as great as I remembered it was from a long time ago (funny)

We also ordered some cakes in small sizes. It was really cute and very tasty indeed.

Here are some of our pictures during our stay.

(Aries, Mark, my sis, me and our favorite auntie)

(with my sister)

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Stay posted for my next entries about Thanks giving day and more of my leisure trips.

Alvin

Subic Ocean Adventure; Ice Cream Indulgence

The answer on my last entry was Subic. Credits to Charles! (you we're there with us, ayt?)

So anyway, half the day we spent in there was in Subic Ocean Adventure. We watched (well they did) the dolphins play around and do some crazy stuffs. But the thing is, it stopped raining and the sun started glaring at us. Well, it's a covered area but then again, its still hot. I was thinking of getting out or eat some ice cold desserts when I noticed Chris munching something.

That was a great idea of course! Ice cream would do the trick. (and he's the only one munching on it!) You should see the look on his face when he told me how sweet it was (and he does not have a sweet tooth so I wondered)

Huh? it was watermelon and coconut ice cream? Oh for the love of God! Let him have it, I think I'll buy my own this ice cream.

By the time we got back at our seat, the show was over. Ok, at least I got my ice cream. I have to thank Chris for all this, and my group mates.

I think I need to get back to reality now. Feasibility again, finals in the next two weeks.

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I'm really running late so beat you there! Stay posted for my next entries!

Alvin