I don’t have a lot of favorite things but there are just a couple of things that I really, really, really love. In fact things that I love so much that weeks and months can’t pass by without me doing/experiencing it. I can’t remember them all now but here are a couple of things:
- Kare-Kare from Aristocrat: If eating Kare-Kare daily were a crime, then I’m guilty. The rich, oily and really tasty peanut sauce gets better as you heat it over time. Its very consistent sauce and flavor makes me want to lick every drop left on plate, hmmm, maybe I already have. Whether it’s ox tripe, or beef or plain vegetables or nothing at all, Kare-kare is something I’d really want to have for lunch and dinner. What makes the kare-kare special is it the preparation involved. Imagine having to stew the peanuts to perfection, boil the ingredients and simmer it to perfection. Especially if your mom prepared this dish, there’s really no saying no. Honorable mention would be CAFÉ JUANITA’s Kare-kare and our home cooked Kare-kare of course.
The lowdown: I once ordered a big bowl of kare-kare for myself. I ordered 4 cups of rice and finished everything in 15 minutes. Guess what, the kare-kare was good for three people. Yikes.
- Hot-off-the-grill BBQs: Whether it’s ribs, pork or chicken (or even seafood) barbeque, I love the taste of this grilled treat. It’s so yummy. Just the smell, the burn lines and the smokey taste is really something else. Yummy. The best barbeques are often served near your homes. There’s one in Scout Alcaraz where they serve the traditional kanto bbqs. Of course, some of the best bbqs are served in Aristocrat, Ineng’s, Reyes, Beach House in UP, Amber’s and Aling Nene’s…. Yum! Whether Java sauce or it’s suka you’re dipping it on, it’s still masarap.
The lowdown: To make your whole bbq trip a delight, Colasa’s in
- Yoga and Moi: After a long day from work, it really is nice to end it with a session of yoga. Do some stretching, mind relaxing, deep breathing and poses at the gym. I couldn’t say that I am good doing yoga, but I can proudly say that my stances and poses have gotten better over the past few months. I think I’ve improved a lot. Sayang lang, I stopped for quite some time now and so the benefits I reaped before are no longer evident. Sayang.
Lowdown: The second time I did yoga, I was trying my darndest best to execute the hardest pose. Unfortunately, I fell flat on the floor because I lifted both feet from the ground. Ouch. Nonetheless the whole experience is really nice.
- Reflexology Massage: You’ve worn out every single muscle. You’re tensed and stressed. You haven’t had a decent rest in three weeks. Nothing beats a good massage from a nice spa. Coupled with nice amenities, friendly staff, thematic designs and spacious area, this spa in
Lowdown: Come in prepared. Tipping now has become a mandatory in most spas. If you liked the service, there’s no point in holding back on the tips. Just give it all. I realized that tippers are always given preferential treatments… I can’t wait for my next trip to this spa.
- Kapeng Barako Body Scrub: I’m not a coffee drinker, but after experiencing this scrub, parang suddenly I wanted to drink coffee. The whole experience was just fantastic. Enough said. Until now I still recall the effect of the scrub to me.
Lowdown: just try it.
- A trip to Shangr-la the Mall: I just love this mall. This is one place where privacy is greatly respected. It means a lot to me that you can walk here not minding what can happen, who you are and what you buy. And the best of all, the layout of the mall is so easy to understand: A place for everything and everything in place.
Lowdown: this place competes directly with SM Megamall, one of the biggest malls in the world. But despite that this mall has managed to stand tall and keep its core market. When I was younger, we’d always go to
- Viktor jeans: I am not really used to buying expensive stuff because I’m makunat. And how I got to buying a pair of Viktors was an accident, but all that is history after getting my first pair. From the measurements, to the fitting and finally displaying your very first pair, I’ve never doubted this brand. I am in fact recommending it to all my friends. I have a several pairs now and there’s no stopping in hoarding for more!
Lowdown: Now that they’re open in Trinoma, getting a pair would be faster.
- All my jackets: ever since I’ve put on the pounds, I’ve been donning buntis fashion. I never leave the house without wearing a jacket. Thanks to my reliable jackets, I am still in style.
Lowdown: you need jackets in all shapes, colors and sizes. Never forget a classic one with a hood!
- My i-pod: ever-reliable. Ever-corny. Enough said. Though my song list is not one for the radios, I am very proud to say that listening to my top 75 songs always get me in the mood. And on a rough morning, listening to Xtina’s FIGHTER on full volume can’t be wrong.
- Ice-cold beer: Sarap ng ice-cold beer after a long long day at work.
Lowdown: relax on the beer though, beer bellies are the hardest to lose. Drink the light variety.
- Coke light: Now I can really drink without feeling guilty. And it tastes great… now if only life were like Coke light, I can surely have it all… nyahahahahahaha…
Lowdown: it does taste great and it doesn’t have any calories, it’s best with your favorite fried food.
- My P990i: although my party-pooping relatives say it’s not the best phone of Sony Ericsson because it’s quite slow, it hangs and just recently dropped its price, I don’t care. To me this phone has all the goods that I want and delivers anytime. The photos of Mayon I took are all amazing thanks to this camphone! And I can connet to the net anytime, it’s like surfing the net using a computer for real!
Lowdown: This phone is so user-friendly that it has the same functions in different areas of the phone. It also has this special discriminating feature where it selects the programs you need.
- Greenbelt Cinemas: The movie going experience is complete with
- Bulgari Soir and Lacoste Cold Play: Bango! Spray it after-work out-shower, and you will be irresistible.
- Top Shop: the clothes from this store can never go wrong.
- My watch: it may not be the most popular brand around, but it never fails to elicit good comments from people. It’s reliable and should I say scratch-proof?
- Coffeebean and tea leaf orange juice. It tastes the best. It doesn’t have sugar. And best of all, it tastes like the real thing.
- New Balance Rubber Shoes: never fails you. It’s scientifically-prepared and studied. Well-researched and fit for your every need. It’s not flashy but it sure is wearable.
- Singing songs of praise.
- Mars and Nestle Crunch. Yum yum
I will add to this list in the future…but in the meantime I have to get some sleep… good night.
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