Happy Chinese New Year!

Happy Chinese New Year to all Chinese, Half Chinese, Chinese Looking, and Filipinos who loves Chinese (hahaha) Anyway, I got up at exactly 6:00 this morning only to find out that my professor wont be attending our laboratory experiment for the day.

Since it's Chinese New Year anyway, I decided to go shopping at China town down at the heart of Manila. To my dismay, there weren't that many lion dance anymore unlike last night.

A lot of people are still coming, buying this and that. Chinese believes in a lot of things and New Year has probably one of the most "numerous" beliefs there is.

Ornaments are used to fight against bad luck or to push your luck to its maximum. But of course they are just guides and everything is still left for you to unravel.

Living in a Chinese Oriented family, we do celebrate Chinese New Year in many ways, but one thing is for sure, no matter how lucky a tikoy maybe, I sure had enough of those living my 20 years of life. Giving and accepting tikoys during this great event has become a tradition here in the Philippines so we do give out a lot of tikoys (and I am so happy that some gave a different product)

Chris gave me a different lucky food. It's made from honey though I forgot what it is (I was relieved it wasn't a flavored tikoy)

Circling the entire China Town sure is exhausting so we ate at Chinese Deli (I was trying to figure out if it was indeed the name of the store or their selling product)

I did like the place but Chris didn't have the luxury of time to eat so we just ordered their special milk tea and we went out already.

That's it for now, today is also the wedding anniversary of my dear ol' grandmother so we ought to celebrate later on. But before I leave, I want to show you this...Ain't he adorable? found him at the Salazar Bakery at Ongpin.

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I think my next post would be this Friday since I'm gonna be busy busy busy!

Again, to everyone, Xin Nian Kuai Le.. Gong Xi Fa Cai - Happy Chinese New Year!




Alvin

Time Is All That Holds Me Now

Its been awhile since my last post. I actually thought of letting my blog die just like that but I guess my life is too exciting to just simply keep it to myself. I had a tough week considering that I ended up losing something I never thought I'd lose that way, Feasibility work is getting on me again and my messed up self taking up my messed up schedule.

Thank you to those who are kind enough to listen and to those who we're there when I least expect them to be. To Chris and Jewel, thank you for being there for me (and this is the reason why I hate drama!) O well, life goes on. I hope by tomorrow I could share something important to you guys! Keep posted!

(No more angel under your lamp post)

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I'm on a flight and it's taking me closer home to a heart that's been left for so long. Time is all that holds me now.



Happy Chinese New Year to all Chinoys! Got to celebrate tomorrow!

Happy New Year!

Yesterday, I woke up at around 9 in the morning simply because I needed to buy some supplies and hoping to have my hair cut since I would want to look good for the first day of 2009. Sadly, I was numbered 22 for the list of customers and time is a luxury I cant afford for the moment so I went to buy the remaining supplies.

When I got home I started to help my Grandmother by baking a cake and lasagna for our Media Noche. It turn out good (probably not that good since the cake was rather gooey) But of course, by simply adding some final touch, it turned out nice anyway.

But since those are reserved for the night, I simply ordered pizza and bought another cake so that we could at least celebrate earlier (only to have it all by night time)


I really hated the fact that this year is about to end but there are still issues which have not been cleared yet. Well I do hope that for the rest of you guys, you have already settled your disputes among one another (far fetched)

O well, since I slept by 3 this morning I woke up at 2 this afternoon (what the? 11 hours?) I really thought that the start of my year was rather lonely since my sister went out, my Grandmother went out, my mom is not here and my friends are rather having a time with their family, I was left out. But then again, lucky me, I get to watch 90210 from start up to the latest! I never imagined it was that good. Next thing I knew, it was already 10 in the evening. So much for the day I think. See you guys and have a great year ahead of you!



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I'm trying to find a job this year and its rather complicated. I wish I could end up in the airlines. I wish for a greater opportunity this year. So cant wait for January 7!


Alvin

Road Trip part 3; Krispy Kreme Treat

What a way to celebrate the first day of the year 2009! Home Alone! But as much as bored you think I am, the truth is, I had fun but that's another story. This was the last of my road trip for the year 2008 and it sure is fun!

We always have this so called prayer thing that we do every year with all our relatives and they have been doing it for more than 20 years now. So, I am religious but as the case may have presented, their chosen medium of language was Visayan dialect. I do understand it somehow but I am in no position to begin a conversation using it nor use it when I am praying. I tried my best (for the past 20 years) to keep myself in tact but as it figures, I usually fall asleep.

After the prayer, I asked my family to go strolling and we ended up at Mall of Asia. We ate at El Pollo Loco but the real reason why I asked for a treat at a near by mall is that I wanted a box of doughnut (specifically, that of the Krispy Kreme)

From that box of 12 I only ate 3. I really got pissed off but the thing is, I woke up late so that was my punishment.



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Stay posted for my New Year's eve celebration entry and that "thing" that got me occupied all day this New Year's day!

Alvin

Road Trip part 2; Ice Cream indulgence

I was actually planning to visit once again the night market located inside the BF resort here in Las-Piñas not because I wanted to buy something but simply because I wanted to eat something so yesterday, when Jen told me she wanted to go out I didn't hesitate one bit and immediately said I'm on my way. (haha, strike of desperate measure)

We strolled along the mall when I decided to buy an Ateneo Jacket from Addidas but they only have extra large sizes (they have a lot from La Salle but, sorry I'm not a fan) Moving on, Jen decided that we should just watch a movie but to our dismay, they only cater Manila Film Festival movies. Still, with not much choice we ended up watching one (and I wont tell you what it was, hahaha)

Before we hit the floor, we bought some Ice Cream at Dairy Queen and we chilled, literally and it sent shivers all over my body.

I love it. Strawberry chocolate filled. I got to go now but before so, maybe I could give an entry about Road Trip part 3 huh?


Alvin

Christmas Party 2; Our Resolution

Yesterday, I celebrated with my Klaud and surprisingly there was Mikko, Jan and Cla with Tin. It was our version of the said "well planned" Christmas party that they suggested long before the months ended with a "ber" (talk about planning)

We're just simply catching up that's all so we chose to eat at California Pizza Kitchen (did I mention it right?) Afterwards, the parade of cakes was issued.

We ordered 4 cute cakes and believe it or not, we ate it all. Like I said, we we're just catching up but our mini talk went sideways and detoured back to the topic I was avoiding. Who's fault is it? That was the question.

All I can say is that, I don't care and it's something I wont bother finding out. Then, who would have thought that my words would be the turning point of everything? (Hahaha, talk about being smooth talker)

And just when I thought everything was over and done, poof, another revelation (that happened this morning)

I really love this group, you guys never fail to make me laugh, get angry, be happy all at the same time and you're driving me crazy. Let's just be happy and again (do take note of it!) it's all our call, we make choices and we make the most out of it. Understanding is the final key!

Wooot, I am so good it amazes me from time to time. Anyway, we get to celebrate when they come back so let's just be happy and celebrate the new year with smile on our hearts (hahaha, corny!)

Got to go guys! Stay posted!


Alvin

Christmas Party; A Realization

Ok, another missed event that I forgot to blog. Last December 22 (I know, it's been awhile) I had a Christmas Party together with some of the closest H.S friends I have (Jewel, Grace, Marvin and Chelyne)There's only the 5 of us but that's far more better than having no one for a Christmas Holiday feast right? (I'm not pertaining to any, hahahaha)

It's really new for us to celebrate things this way. Usually we'd celebrate per 2-3 groups and just simply catch up, have a little talk and eat outside, that's about it. But for this year, we thought it would be more fun if we do things together. We went to the grocery store, bought stuffs from our own account and then cook for everyone else. It's rather amusing that everyone agreed to my idea.

The fun part rises when we ought to showcase our talents in cooking and baking and poof, the dish is ready to be serve.

1st stop, Chelyne and Marvin's Pork Sliced.. uhm.. (I forgot, but it's a Chinese Cuisine) It's really good and I find it rather aromatic in a sense. It resembled the dish that Klau and I ordered at the Highlands. It goes perfectly with the wine that Marvin bought.

2nd stop, my Beef Casserole. I never expected that it would turn out good but my bad for not even thinking about the after effects. Beef + Potatoes + Cheese, It's already packed with everything we needed for that night's dinner. But nevertheless, it was good (very good! haha)

3rd stop, Roast Chicken by Jewel and Grace, I actually loved the aroma and the flavor of the Chicken. The presentation was rather cute thanks to those potatoes that we miscalculated (just kidding)

And if it seems that it was enough, there's still more. And when I say more, I mean it.

4th stop, Cheesy Penne (Supposed to be baked but, well) Another dish of mine. It may seem that every dish that I make consist of more than enough of what is needed for our party. But I really am happy since for me it was really really good. Grace liked it a lot (I guess)

And now, for the finale. We all made this possible even if we are terrorized with missing ingredients and time pressure (and not to mention, drowsiness)

For our dessert, Bitter Sweet Chocolate Truffles. Well, there was no trace of it the next morning, need I say more?

Prior to my Family reunion last 24 where I was able to make my two masterpiece was this. Not a complete failure. It only lacks a greater presentation.

The party was a success and it was great. Something I will surely remember for a long time. We are actually looking forward for our next reunion. Something Grand and Exquisite.

Stay posted for my next entries about Road Trip part 2 and my Christmas party full of cakes with Jan and my Klaud.




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See, some people think they are the only ones capable of having fun. (hahaha, again, I'm not pertaining to anyone) All I want to say is that, it's our choice, lets make the most out of it. That's my realization. Let's all be happy! Happy New Year!


Alvin