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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">That face. . . when asked by your parents to go out of town with them knowing no one the same age as yours would join the trip. Oh well, it was a business trip after all and my mom would have no one to talk to so I agreed to come. It turned out to be an interesting trip after all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I didn't drive all the way to Batangas. How I wish. So the frustrated fashion blogger in was supported by my very cooperative mother hence the outfit shots. I'm I digging the </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">jock-</i><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">ey kind of look? </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">LOL!</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Oh, I did miss comfort dressing. It has been ages since I last wore a pair of jeans, sneakers, varsity jacket or even a cap. In short, it has been corporate attires for such a long time. Skirt, long sleeves, blazers; it'll by fashion statement for forever because of my job and sometimes it won't hurt to dress down.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To my lovely mother/travel buddy/food partner/photographer, may I have more road trips with you? :)<br />How about you? When was the last time you hit the road just for fun? Summer's near. Better plan for a long and fun road trip to the farthest beach :)</span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">While browsing through my files and trying to clear the mess in my computer, I stumbled upon these photos. I suddenly missed Davao and my boyfriend who took these. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I remembered waking up excited in the morning knowing that I'll be spending another day with him, meeting my friends at school, hanging out with my TRIMMOC buddies either at the beach or in the mountains (but mostly at the <i>machine shop</i>, drinking. LOL!) and occasionally attending social media events with my dear blogger friends. #nostalgia it is. I'm missing Davao badly :(</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I also missed staying up late and just pigging out or driving around the city. Blabbering.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One of my many wonderful afternoons in Davao. I think we just got to the mall, asked him to take my picture (<i>ehem! frustrated fashion blogger. . .</i>) before hitting the mall.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I even missed Pinnacle Hotel. Haha! I can't wait to come back and maybe I can stay there and have my picture taken this time with Gaisano Mall as my background :)<br /><br />Who's feeling nostalgic like me? :)</span></div>
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Can you remember the very first bouquet of flowers that was offered to you by your significant other or by someone special? I don't. It was so long ago but I think it was on the very romantic Valentine's day when I was in elementary. It was the "<i>awww. . . so sweet</i>" moment of every girl.</div>
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I've got 3 red roses which I assume to signify "I love you" and that's all I can remember.</div>
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Fast forward to the in-a-relationship-me, I've never really been a fan of flowers. I'm the card type of person because it's more personalized and creative.<br /></div>
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Girls would often receive flowers on the very special occasions and that's an SOP for their partners. Receiving flowers make women feel beautiful, special, appreciated and even loved.</div>
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Here comes an ordinary day from a freshly molded relationship and my boyfriend hands over a <i><b>White Rose </b></i>when he picked me home. That <i>awww</i>-moment when your not expecting to receive a flower. Before I could even say "thank you," I just said "What is this for?" with my smile almost reaching my ears. He just know how to make an ordinary day so special that I've been more appreciative of that flower.</div>
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When he told me that it signifies the <i>purity of his intentions, </i>I was just swept of my feet. You see not all people may like flowers and not prefer to receive one, but given by the right person at the right timing it becomes a very memorable moment. In my case, I always get one when I least expect it. Some people sure know how to make a surprise.<br /><br />Now that Christmas is fast approaching, a birthday of someone you like, or even just an ordinary day which you want to make special try visiting this website:</div>
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To make your own <i>awww-moment</i> with someone, depend on one of the most reliable online flower shop in the country. I'll bet she'd appreciate an unexpected flower right in front of her doorstep. For a fast and reliable fresh flower deliver, visit <b><u><a href="http://philflora.com/"><span style="color: purple;">Philflora.com</span></a></u></b></div>
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<br />You'll be the one to make up a person's ordinary day special, they'll do the arrangement :)</div>
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Who wouldn't take advantage of this BIG, BIG sale? Not me! Been busy during the first two days but I made sure to visit a Watson's branch during the last day of SALE!!! I also did not forget to drag my mother with me. After hearing the mass and having lunch, we attacked Watson's MOA branch and here's our loot.</div>
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I tried to find products that I need and bumped into the stockings section, taaadaah! :) Since our uniforms already changed from <i>Taupe</i> to <i>Dark Blue</i>, I've already purchased <i>Gray</i> stockings, farewell <i>Skintone</i>! Oro is one of my most trusted brands. It's affordable and long-lasting.</div>
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Php 65 for these hygiene kits. The practical shopper in my mom tried to compute how much would all product prices combined in the kit would cost if bought separately. Aswer: Php 100++ <i>Geez</i>, another great buy.</div>
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A liter of Lander lotion for only Php 209 (<i>I think</i>), Celeteque products (10% discount) to add to my skin care line collection and Maybelline pore eraser (something new I want to try).</div>
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Watson's own baby bath soap which I SOAPer love (almost finished with my 2nd bottle). Glad this was sold on a Buy 1, Take 1 promo. Happy me :)</div>
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Php 1790.90for all of these instead of Php 2229 plus 10x points for my advantage card. I feel like I won a shopping battle. Haha! <br /><br />Most items were sold with a discount and some was for Buy 1, Take 1 promo. To those who dropped by, I know you were a happy shopper, too. At times like this, it won't hurt to splurge especially if you'll be getting great savings. How about you? What did you purchase during Watson's 3-day sale? :)<br /><br /><br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A week passed since Super Typhoon Yolanda hit the Philippines and the devastation it caused us is still immeasurable. It's saddens me to watch the news and know that some weren't able to experience relief efforts yet but it's more heartbreaking to just watch and do nothing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Our initial efforts are not sustainable, they will run out but nevertheless let's do what we could and help save more lives in the way that we can. They've been crying that they survived the typhoon but they might die because of hunger and insanitary surroundings. Aside from all the food and cash donations, <a href="http://m.davaobloggers.net/">Davao Bloggers Association</a> organized the Project Hygiene Kit for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">People of the Philippines, if you care and you're watching the news or even surfing the internet, <b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">YOU CAN HELP</span></b>. There's no such thing as big time or small time help. We don't need spend much to give more. Let's just give generously and it'll mean much to our fellow Filipinos in Eastern Samar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A conscious effort from DBA to join relief operations by raising a total of Php 100,000.00 to finance and produce 1,000 hygiene packs for the victims. Each kit only costs Php100/USD2.50 and contains essential toiletries to keep them hygienic and avoid further infections/diseases to spread.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">* Weekly pack Shampoo – 8 sachets x 4 mL each</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Technology has really been at its toll in making life fun, easier and more convenient. It has improved a lot of activities and it has created a lot of new activities as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I remember having my first phone, I asked for it because I wanted to communicate with my highschool friends even if I'm home. It served as a tool for communication, calendar, camera, watch/alarm clock and a temporary escape for boredom (playing<i> </i>old school games<i>: snakes</i>).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today, I'm celebrating my first anniversary as a <a href="http://m.davaobloggers.net/home.php">Davao Bloggers Association</a> member. It was exactly a year when I became part (<i>paid the membership fee. LOL!</i>) of this group and appreciate every part of it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now that I'm here in Cavite, I still get to attend some events but they're quite few and far from where I reside. Missing those days with the <i>posi+ve peeps . . </i><i>. </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #2c2c2c; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 18px;">Back then, I get t<i>o </i>busy with the events but now I'm only tagged by my friends as the <i>#selfie </i>queen. You gotta love yourself and join the bandwagon. Super missed blogging. Hope to clear all my backlogs and avoid these <i>camwhoring </i>activity of mine :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">The Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) terrified a lot of our fellow <i>kababayans</i> as it approached the Philippines' area of responsibility yesterday. Before heavy rainfall may occur, classes were already suspended in some areas in Mindanao and most areas in Visayas. It's a good thing that people were warned ahead of time and they were given ample periods to prepare for the typhoon.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">This preparation doesn't guarantee anything.The typhoon may still affect agriculture and other businesses, it may damage structures and it may cause flood and landslides but at least it means we're also prepared to save more lives and as much as possible keep everyone safe from the harm brought by <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>#TyphoonYolanda</b></span>.</span><br />
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Earlier today up until late afternoon, I tuned into different channels just to watch Ms. Napoles' Senate hearing. I was hoping I'd get something from it but I think the senators were more disappointed for not getting any truth from her. From what I can remember, she just presented a series of "<i>hindi ko po alam</i>," "<i>hindi ko maalala</i>," and "I invoke my rights against self-incrimination."</div>
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If it was a TV show, it'll be a complete waste of airtime. It was all thanks to Ms. Miriam Defensor Santiago that some sense came to what I was watching. She didn't bother asking a lot of questions. Maybe she knows she won't get much from Ms. Napoles. Instead, she talked to her as a legal adviser and explicitly told her what to do - - - divulge who the real master mind is and be spared from the almost perpetual imprisonment.</div>
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I also agree that Ms. Santiago isn't belittling Ms. Napoles when the former kept on reiterating that the latter came from a poor family and she only finished secondary education in Basilan. The former is just insinuating that there's a greater corrupt mind responsible for all of this and he should be the one being trialed. </div>
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It has been an entertaining sight for some but this is real life. Justice should be served. </div>
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Back in college, me and my classmates would talk about how we'd want to be a flight attendant, earn a huge salary and travel the world for free. We were blinded by the thought of how easy it is to become one: having a pleasing personality, acceptable height and the willingness to serve passengers with a smile.<br />
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After a few weeks of training, I've had several more reasons to look up to those women. You don't become an FA in an instant. You don't get hired because you're beautiful or tall nor because of <i>Padrino System </i>(though I've heard some who got away; they won't last anyway). They got the position because they're capable, willing, deserving and because they worked hard for it. I don't know with the other airlines but that's how it goes for the country's flag carrier.</div>
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I've been basing my statements with how we were taught in training. As I've mentioned before, we are supposed to meet PAL's very high standards in terms of passing our exams. Not just that, we're only allowed to fail twice or else we'll lose our lifelines and say good bye to the dreams that's almost within our grasp. </div>
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What I'm trying to say is that those FAs passed a very rigid training which got them to where they are now. They're not just some pretty faces who were fortunate but I'm definitely sure they have the brains and they know exactly what they are doing. PAL trained their attendants to be knowledgeable to know what needs to be done given different situations and act on it gracefully without losing composure.</div>
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At a cruising altitude of 30,000 ft., there's nobody else to aid you except your dear FAs so I suggest that you do not think of them as glorified waitresses only. It's a very humbling and versatile profession. Nowadays, they're are expected to be the luggage handler, cleaner, psychologist, security guard, first aider, fire fighter, mid-wife, psychologist, tour guide, entertainer and so on and so forth as long as you're in-flight. </div>
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ICCT 13-06 with class adviser, Sir Arys Obeso<br />
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<span style="font-style: italic; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">I'm grateful for our mentors: Ma'am Divine Divinagracia, Ma'am Roan Guanlao and Sir Arys Obeso. All the trainings and insights we got from them will all be remembered and treasured.</span></span></td></tr>
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It's a part of a flight attendant's job to look presentable: hair in a bun, well pressed uniforms, polished and un-chipped nails with full make up. They'd be picked up from home, fly to their destination, do the safety demo, serve passengers, get back to their jump seat, back to their domicile station then taken home by a service car. It goes on and on for the rest of their flying career.</div>
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It does sound easy and repetitive but it's not.</div>
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As I've mentioned above,<i> ang mga</i> flight attendant <i>pang</i> all-around <i>na ngayon</i>. Passengers would normally rely on cabin crews for their luggage; imagine 136 passengers (depending on the aircraft) relying on them for assistance and that's just for a one-way flight. </div>
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Carrying heavy luggage often lead to back aches. FAs experience motion sickness and even breathing and skin problems due to working in a pressurized cabin. It's their duty to face hot tempered, irritated or even agitated passengers. In case of a strong turbulence, they're there to reassure you with a smile even though they are already scared for themselves. Since they fly all the time, they are always far from home and most of the time they'd miss special occasions because FAs do not have holidays.</div>
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It's really not that easy but it becomes a lighter job for those who enjoy it.</div>
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Based from what our mentors taught us, the word repetitive never even crossed my mind. It's always exciting to try new things and with this profession, <i><b>new is an old word</b></i>. FAs get to visit different places, experience different cultures, meet different kinds of people and work with different set of crews.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07835004879345437501noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716551425247897929.post-11969882074566007002013-07-21T06:51:00.000-07:002013-09-01T07:30:25.976-07:00PAL ICCT 13-06: Bound For Tagaytay<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This day stirred my emotions. I was excited, pressured, scared and freaked out all at the same time. Excited because I'm moving a step closer towards reaching my dream but also pressured because I'm entering another battle ground that concerns my future, my life. Boy, I was also scared to finally go out to the real world where maturity and responsibility plays a big role. Though freaked out, I still feel blessed. Thousands aspired for this opportunity and I'm glad to be one of those who got the chance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On July 21, 2013, ICCT 13-06 got completed for the first time. We were bound for Tagaytay for our 2-week <i>Basic Training</i>. From PAL In-Flight Center, we were brought to San Miguel Training Center, Tagaytay via two Philippine Airline coasters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here's the main building where our daily classes were held. I'm thankful for the very appropriate and relaxing amenities of San Miguel Training Center that were lent to us. I've been in the corporate/media world in a short period of time and I learned a lot but I knew I wasn't meant to stay long there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Not sure if I'm going to pass or fail, I immediately left my former job when PAL called. I am very fortunate to have been able to experience Basic Training in Tagaytay. Other classes didn't have this setup for it only started with the ICCT 13-01 batch (1st batch for the year 2013).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In addition to that, we are all flying international right away since domestic flights are slowly transferred to PAL Express. Everything seems to fall in its rightful place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There's our room/meeting hall and my classmates who are all hyped to learn. It's like having another <i>back-to-school</i> syndrome. The only difference is that we get to study in Tagaytay, we have free accommodations and meals, corporate attires for uniforms and a very strict grade policy. You see, we're expected to get a 90% grade (for safety) and 85% grade (for services) to pass an exam. 2 failure calls for a removal. <i>Parang PBB lang. </i><u>House Rules is to Class Rules and Ratings/Rates is to Exam Grades.</u><i> Haha!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Just like normal students, we get to spend the weekend for ourselves. We have a basketball court, jogging field, a couch with a television, billiard table and a gym. I forgot to mention the wi-fi. Everything is provided for us and I don't think I can ask for more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We were asked to study, paid to study when in fact it was the other way around in college. My parents pay tuition fees for me to study. Other companies would ask training fees from their applicants and would have them pay for their uniforms and other stuff. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've just graduated, just turned 20 but I'm looking forward to being one of the best flight attendants in the country even if it means going back to class again. So far, I don't think that the training is redundant because I've been learning a lot of things I've had no idea before.<br /><br />It's another set of sleepless nights, countless cups of coffee and dark circles under the eyes but this'll all be worth it.<br /><br />Flying with you soon :*<br /><br /><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b>-Pau </b></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07835004879345437501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716551425247897929.post-63481520838594116992013-07-20T05:10:00.000-07:002013-11-07T23:58:02.081-08:00Iko's Garden: A Visit to One of Davao's Best<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As I was trying to revive my food blog, I stumbled upon these pictures in my laptop. These were taken a few months ago and this is something one shouldn't forget writing about. It's one of my most memorable dining experience with my fellow Davao Bloggers.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sDpI7qz4aPc/UenkibIA6TI/AAAAAAAAG_k/6Dq2L-4cKBQ/s1600/IMG_7570.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sDpI7qz4aPc/UenkibIA6TI/AAAAAAAAG_k/6Dq2L-4cKBQ/s640/IMG_7570.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Iko's Garden</b> has been in the business for 3 years when we got invited for a dinner. We were all very astounded to have been known it that late. There were clearly no marketing or advertising strategy that was implemented to attract more customers. Only word of mouth. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is owned by Mr. Ferdinand Galeno who named the restaurant after his youngest son Rico hence the name <b>"Iko's."</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">He shared that more than profit, what he really cared about was to provide a convenient and relaxing place that can offer great dishes. He wanted to make people happy. Iko's Garden truly lived up to its name. Indeed, the place seemed like a paradise and people would definitely be joyful to experience such place.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1yrPsB7IHJs/UeniYh3YIQI/AAAAAAAAG-E/wofj5nbSWOs/s1600/IMG_7536.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1yrPsB7IHJs/UeniYh3YIQI/AAAAAAAAG-E/wofj5nbSWOs/s640/IMG_7536.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iUqzGbNsLy8/UenkXKJJUwI/AAAAAAAAG_U/sBaxlKj_mIw/s1600/IMG_7567.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iUqzGbNsLy8/UenkXKJJUwI/AAAAAAAAG_U/sBaxlKj_mIw/s640/IMG_7567.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Dshd8YWyFlA/Ueni7mp2w_I/AAAAAAAAG-k/_DSLUIDY0OE/s1600/IMG_7546.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Dshd8YWyFlA/Ueni7mp2w_I/AAAAAAAAG-k/_DSLUIDY0OE/s640/IMG_7546.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2jCoc2tEtZg/UenjN1VwcKI/AAAAAAAAG-s/mbWj749bUHM/s1600/IMG_7547.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2jCoc2tEtZg/UenjN1VwcKI/AAAAAAAAG-s/mbWj749bUHM/s640/IMG_7547.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DYg0YKhXBGQ/UenihSi_epI/AAAAAAAAG-M/nYy95Sk21tw/s1600/IMG_7538.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DYg0YKhXBGQ/UenihSi_epI/AAAAAAAAG-M/nYy95Sk21tw/s640/IMG_7538.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The moment we arrived at the place, the first thing we recognized was he owns a huge piece of land. It was very spacious from the parking, to dining area up until the garden section. He definitely utilized the land and made a paradise in it. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The garden looks magical at night. It is very soothing to drop by in a place like this every once in a while. There's a lot of green and the air is seemingly fresh. We had a breezy night.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p6eQc4UO-Js/Ueni03P-ywI/AAAAAAAAG-c/-GOSR6-c7fQ/s1600/IMG_7544.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p6eQc4UO-Js/Ueni03P-ywI/AAAAAAAAG-c/-GOSR6-c7fQ/s640/IMG_7544.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_V0odP2G97Q/UengYYHSdVI/AAAAAAAAG8s/3AxjNaANPcg/s1600/IMG_7503.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_V0odP2G97Q/UengYYHSdVI/AAAAAAAAG8s/3AxjNaANPcg/s640/IMG_7503.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NtInfAG2rxI/UengbvtuzqI/AAAAAAAAG80/Yn0eBExZZEg/s1600/IMG_7505.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NtInfAG2rxI/UengbvtuzqI/AAAAAAAAG80/Yn0eBExZZEg/s640/IMG_7505.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YS0gFC9Sbgo/Uenke--RXQI/AAAAAAAAG_c/cePYbqt9za0/s1600/IMG_7569.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YS0gFC9Sbgo/Uenke--RXQI/AAAAAAAAG_c/cePYbqt9za0/s640/IMG_7569.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The place is rated G. Anyone can enjoy. If you're having dinner with your family, boyfriend or girlfriend, hanging out with friends or even meeting with your officemates, the place is definitely perfect. There are tables inside should you wish to face the television while eating, there are table fronting the garden and most especially there are those super cozy pavillions where me and my colleagues relaxed.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And yes, they have a function room and it can cater 12-18 person.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b2iSmzUele8/UeniuepNExI/AAAAAAAAG-U/OxR0Rwd_egs/s1600/IMG_7543.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b2iSmzUele8/UeniuepNExI/AAAAAAAAG-U/OxR0Rwd_egs/s640/IMG_7543.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3TJAZC3ZtOs/UeniBMFXKhI/AAAAAAAAG90/sdLG40qCkmU/s1600/IMG_7535.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3TJAZC3ZtOs/UeniBMFXKhI/AAAAAAAAG90/sdLG40qCkmU/s640/IMG_7535.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I almost forgot. There's also a bar wherein you can sing through the videoke machine, order alcoholic drinks and converse with whomever you are spending the night with. Their beer cost P38.00 and there's also a variety of wines to choose from.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gg1dgCvKUfA/UeniAIgnvgI/AAAAAAAAG9s/3CdB5YhAcqM/s1600/IMG_7534.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gg1dgCvKUfA/UeniAIgnvgI/AAAAAAAAG9s/3CdB5YhAcqM/s640/IMG_7534.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GQdAXVhJzxA/UengpSI6P2I/AAAAAAAAG88/c5t3fLFM4qk/s1600/IMG_7507.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GQdAXVhJzxA/UengpSI6P2I/AAAAAAAAG88/c5t3fLFM4qk/s640/IMG_7507.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_v-7LsnFCMA/UenhDmqglXI/AAAAAAAAG9M/OG9bX7w3Q4s/s1600/IMG_7508.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_v-7LsnFCMA/UenhDmqglXI/AAAAAAAAG9M/OG9bX7w3Q4s/s640/IMG_7508.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Food post/review will soon follow, I can't wait to share all the dishes we've tasted because they are all so (please just fill in the blank once you've already visited Iko's)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">They're open from Mondays to Saturdays (8 am to 12 mn) and 4 pm to 10 pm every Sunday so feel free to visit what I think is one of Davao's best :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Iko's Garden</span></b></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Amina Way Business Complex,</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Airport Road, Davao City<br />Contact No. 0922888IKOS (4567)</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/8136217/?claim=j7phncfwn5u">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07835004879345437501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716551425247897929.post-35367574755380885412013-07-20T03:58:00.005-07:002013-08-31T07:50:48.950-07:00PAL: ICCT 13-06<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Last June 16, I poured my heart's discontent at a blog post <a href="http://paubriones.blogspot.com/2013/06/pal-flight-cancelled.html"><span style="color: purple;">here</span></a>. It was a moment of acceptance that I may not be able to be a part of PAL anymore. It was so melodramatic but I have a basis for stating such. My schoolmate whom I processed my medical tests with already started her training for PAL, and I am so happy for her. That's when I thought that I didn't got in but I still continued finishing all the requirements.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After finishing all the requirements my schoolmate tipped me, I unexpectedly got a call from PAL last July 1. They were asking me to report to their office for final processing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After our medical test last May 20, all of us were asked to go back to Macapagal Ave. for the list of requirements except me. Everybody got informed except me. And that is why <i>pala</i>... the typical miscommunication. So there I was being paranaoid for a long period of time just because I lack the instruction others got. So anyways, Iv'e moved on. I already got my chance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This day I managed to finish my training I.D., open a bank account for our allowance and register my account number at the payroll and timekeeping office. I'm really getting close to the realization of my childhood dream. I'm all set for my training that will start on July 15.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Come a few days before our training, it was postponed *sob* but only for a week. <i>Haha! </i>I'm giddy and excited. We're finally off to our training site tomorrow. That's why I have to cut this short. I need to pack my things. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Thank you, thank you, thank you to those who sympathized when I thought I didn't make it most especially to those who encouraged me to never stop reaching that dream despite almost being turned down. </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ehem!</i><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Thank</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">s to</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Jam, Chino and my family :*</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><b>AMDG!</b> :)<br /><span style="color: purple;">-Pau</span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07835004879345437501noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716551425247897929.post-24235450883638801152013-07-17T08:23:00.000-07:002013-11-07T23:58:02.089-08:00Cara's Food Haven: A Quick Visit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't know what brought us to talk about cakes but a friend butt in and bragged about a place that sells this uniquely delicious cake that he gives to his girlfriend. He even told us that if it's not from Cara's, his girlfriend wouldn't like it that much. Our curiosity grew even more because we can't just visit the place right away. It's not available in Davao City because its main and only branch is located in Panabo.<br /><br />When we got the chance to go to Compostela Valley for a relief operation, we decided to drop by at Cara's Food Haven. Cara's <i>pala </i>is a dessert garden. When you open the door and make a first step inside, you'll be welcome by the sweet interiors and of course a display of their sweet pastries.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8B7Gy7T8qXA/UealJqdob9I/AAAAAAAAGn8/R6zG5aFlEkU/s1600/IMG_7426.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8B7Gy7T8qXA/UealJqdob9I/AAAAAAAAGn8/R6zG5aFlEkU/s640/IMG_7426.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-arpf6gjCS48/UealEq3vi9I/AAAAAAAAGn0/Rgkn8yaRkpM/s1600/IMG_7427.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-arpf6gjCS48/UealEq3vi9I/AAAAAAAAGn0/Rgkn8yaRkpM/s640/IMG_7427.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They also serve short orders and other meals and the fun part is you also get to choose where to stay. You can finish your meal inside where everything seems so chic or outside, in the garden, where you get to enjoy your piece of cake at a serene outdoor environment.</span></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_saOdtYrNfA/UealjygFI0I/AAAAAAAAGoU/B6VH5AKIFss/s1600/IMG_7432.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_saOdtYrNfA/UealjygFI0I/AAAAAAAAGoU/B6VH5AKIFss/s640/IMG_7432.JPG" width="640" /></span></a><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZWpecoOd9d0/UealjtepqAI/AAAAAAAAGoQ/M7eaWvocqo8/s1600/IMG_7434.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZWpecoOd9d0/UealjtepqAI/AAAAAAAAGoQ/M7eaWvocqo8/s640/IMG_7434.JPG" width="640" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dVYnVnihlL0/UealEOfZynI/AAAAAAAAGnw/_FZhevUnHlk/s1600/IMG_7431.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dVYnVnihlL0/UealEOfZynI/AAAAAAAAGnw/_FZhevUnHlk/s640/IMG_7431.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I really hoped that we have stayed longer, the place could have been relaxing but since we needed to travel back to Davao we just tasted a slice of their cakes and ordered some<i> to go</i>. The first time I encountered chocolate moist, it gave me a new perspective on how chocolate cakes should taste. When I tried Cara's oh so flavorful <i>chocomoist </i>it was like putting the standards for chocolate cakes to a much higher level again. I highly recommend this.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BR0gENz4560/Uealh_FIgeI/AAAAAAAAGoE/Aj1kjhPzSHY/s1600/IMG_7443.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BR0gENz4560/Uealh_FIgeI/AAAAAAAAGoE/Aj1kjhPzSHY/s640/IMG_7443.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you want an idea regarding their rates, I hope this can help:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chocomoist Php 900 (Whole) & Php 480 (Half)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Food for the God Php 380/box</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cappucciono Bar Php 380/box</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Carrot Cake Php 200 (Half) & Php 40/serving</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mugu Mugu Php 45</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Banana Muffin Php 65/serving<br /><br />These are just some of their product rates. They also have special package rates if you want to celebrate an occasion at their place. For a more updated information you may contact them at the given number below.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i><b>Cara's Food Haven</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i><b>700 Mahogany Street, 8105 Panabo, Davao</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i><b>(082) 628 6199</b></i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07835004879345437501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716551425247897929.post-74768716293699256282013-07-16T23:08:00.000-07:002013-11-07T23:58:02.096-08:00Starbucks: Well Spent Rainy Days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1R1e2uHYKpM/UeYvsNJpVQI/AAAAAAAAGkk/Zs0jHDOwUvg/s1600/IMG_7589.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1R1e2uHYKpM/UeYvsNJpVQI/AAAAAAAAGkk/Zs0jHDOwUvg/s640/IMG_7589.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My newest favorite, Asan Dolce Latte :)</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7SSjlBcHOro/UeYub8xlVoI/AAAAAAAAGjc/zhJ9N4COp50/s1600/IMG_6999.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7SSjlBcHOro/UeYub8xlVoI/AAAAAAAAGjc/zhJ9N4COp50/s200/IMG_6999.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QobKR_stVec/UeYubNgYo5I/AAAAAAAAGjY/uePyXLPecwY/s1600/IMG_7000.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: right;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QobKR_stVec/UeYubNgYo5I/AAAAAAAAGjY/uePyXLPecwY/s200/IMG_7000.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vNnMrPP3L04/UeYugPhnu3I/AAAAAAAAGjk/gzrU0OFqypY/s1600/IMG_7216.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vNnMrPP3L04/UeYugPhnu3I/AAAAAAAAGjk/gzrU0OFqypY/s200/IMG_7216.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fdb_aKza3tQ/UeYvAq3N0QI/AAAAAAAAGj8/8KXMu6inDfE/s1600/IMG_7217.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fdb_aKza3tQ/UeYvAq3N0QI/AAAAAAAAGj8/8KXMu6inDfE/s200/IMG_7217.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">On a bed-weather day like this, people would usually stay at home, </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">on their couch and watch a movie. It works the other way around </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">for me and my partner. I would recall that he would always need to </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">do errands and me being the good girlfriend that I am would accompany </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">him wherever he goes. It's a good thing Starbucks is there to provide a </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">comfortable place to stay no matter what the weather is. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3zPkSrzNQVI/UeYvJxc7Z4I/AAAAAAAAGkE/LHKEL3Q7NWo/s1600/IMG_7457.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3zPkSrzNQVI/UeYvJxc7Z4I/AAAAAAAAGkE/LHKEL3Q7NWo/s200/IMG_7457.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7uoXjgRGEcY/UeYvVlPSeJI/AAAAAAAAGkM/Nd02v7v3nrI/s1600/IMG_7458.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7uoXjgRGEcY/UeYvVlPSeJI/AAAAAAAAGkM/Nd02v7v3nrI/s200/IMG_7458.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bNbwg8KDIj0/UeYvYAJRKTI/AAAAAAAAGkU/WzB7v1xcwnM/s1600/IMG_7459.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bNbwg8KDIj0/UeYvYAJRKTI/AAAAAAAAGkU/WzB7v1xcwnM/s200/IMG_7459.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1NrlK4IW3xc/UeYu8BP6NpI/AAAAAAAAGj0/CJqDOaRl4Uw/s1600/IMG_7220.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1NrlK4IW3xc/UeYu8BP6NpI/AAAAAAAAGj0/CJqDOaRl4Uw/s200/IMG_7220.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Can you remember the efforts you pulled off to collect those stamps for </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">your Starbucks 2013 planner? Half of the year is already gone and so </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">are half the pages and coupons of your planners. I never got the chance </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">own one but I've been enjoying the coupon treats from my boyfriend's </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">planner. It was thoughtful of them to provide special promos that</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> could bring you and a friend together to spend time over a cup of coffee.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2S5cWfX48QU/UeYvjJ3Yq_I/AAAAAAAAGkc/c2aDMhFON3I/s1600/IMG_7587.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2S5cWfX48QU/UeYvjJ3Yq_I/AAAAAAAAGkc/c2aDMhFON3I/s200/IMG_7587.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-naEabh0iVRY/UeYv1xGkxYI/AAAAAAAAGk0/yC_RyRlybRo/s1600/IMG_7588.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-naEabh0iVRY/UeYv1xGkxYI/AAAAAAAAGk0/yC_RyRlybRo/s200/IMG_7588.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--w2_KntcFEk/UeYv0R6eTtI/AAAAAAAAGks/a6x3Z_iDAdE/s1600/IMG_7590.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--w2_KntcFEk/UeYv0R6eTtI/AAAAAAAAGks/a6x3Z_iDAdE/s200/IMG_7590.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iLjhXG3-HN0/UeYv7sgakSI/AAAAAAAAGk8/Cm8LDhi-XyY/s1600/IMG_7591.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iLjhXG3-HN0/UeYv7sgakSI/AAAAAAAAGk8/Cm8LDhi-XyY/s200/IMG_7591.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I've been missing Davao. Starbucks in SM Bacoor, Cavite doesn't seem </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">comfortable enough for me. A lot of my friends are intimidated to enter it </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">plus they charge P60/hour for their wifi. I miss the warm shout of </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">greetings of Starbucks (SM City Ecoland) attendants and the several </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">familiar faces I've been bumping into every once in a while. Those were </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">well spent days even though the weather wasn't that friendly.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Starbucks, Ground Floor<br />SM Annex, SM City Davao<br />Ecoland, Davao City</i></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07835004879345437501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716551425247897929.post-66302945450343091212013-07-16T00:54:00.000-07:002013-11-07T23:58:02.107-08:00Taps: Davao's Breakfast Capital<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z4N36sOXuyI/UeTN9ViebhI/AAAAAAAAGhw/kBpJAI4qdEc/s1600/IMG_6989.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z4N36sOXuyI/UeTN9ViebhI/AAAAAAAAGhw/kBpJAI4qdEc/s640/IMG_6989.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">27 years in the food industry is definitely not a joke. TAPS is a home-grown Dabawenyo food business that was the first to bring 'Tapsilog' (beef tapa, sinangag or fried rice and egg) in Davao City. I wasn't even existing by that time.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When I was young, I used to spend the summer vacation at Davao and I've been passing by the TAPS, Matina branch because it's located at the corner of MTS alongside McDonald's. It is an open-air counter style eatery with stools that has been very appealing to the masses because of its simple layout.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Recently, when Matina Town Square (MTS) was revamped, TAPS followed by having an air-conditioned fast food type store to cater the students across the area and guests from MTS as well. It also carries a new "Busog Pinoy" sign that adds up to the over all impact of the chain.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i5pRQo_FYpw/UeTNngLznII/AAAAAAAAGhQ/JfyySw6MSTc/s1600/IMG_6980.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i5pRQo_FYpw/UeTNngLznII/AAAAAAAAGhQ/JfyySw6MSTc/s640/IMG_6980.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We love the very<i> Pinoy </i>ambiance of TAPS, Matina. It's spacious and well-maintained. Moreover, they have ample parking spaces outside. If I may add, what we really appreciate from this branch is their very good customer service.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GIW-UvmIueg/UeTNnFxlTbI/AAAAAAAAGhM/5u3JPJu4fO8/s1600/IMG_6981.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GIW-UvmIueg/UeTNnFxlTbI/AAAAAAAAGhM/5u3JPJu4fO8/s640/IMG_6981.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I cannot paint my food buddy's face. Haha! I think he's really hungry. Fret not, Taps service isn't slow. He's JUST hungry, that's all. So here's what we had: the all-time-famous '<i>Tapsilog</i>' and mine's the '<i>Porksilog' </i>plus sliced tomatoes<i>. 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Their staffs, from security to the attendants, are all so nice.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For affordable <i>Pinoy</i> dishes, try TAPS. You may visit their different branches at:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: start;">Bolton corner Rizal Street</span><br style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: start;">F. 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Duterte Street (near Hotel Galleria)</span></span><br /><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Damosa Gateway Complex</span></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><span style="line-height: 18.1875px; text-align: start;">Taps MTS Branch</span><br style="line-height: 18.1875px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;" /><span style="line-height: 18.1875px; text-align: start;">Matina, Davao City</span><br style="line-height: 18.1875px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;" /><span style="line-height: 18.1875px; text-align: start;">Telephone Number</span><span style="line-height: 18.1875px; text-align: start;">: (082) 305 0164</span></i></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07835004879345437501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716551425247897929.post-67274816501402617882013-07-15T20:53:00.002-07:002013-07-15T20:53:53.641-07:00Food Blog: Tummy Tale<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Boy, what a transition! I re-visited my food blog (<a href="http://tummytale.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: purple;">Tummy Tale</span></a>) and I realized that I've abandoned it for 3 months already *shocked face* It's as if it was left out when I left for Manila. It makes me miss the food trips in Davao and my food trip partner, too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've decided to revive it and I hope you can visit it real soon. I have a lot of back log posts and new ones as well. Davao may really be a god spot for food bloggers but I think I can take advantage of my stay here in Manila. I can also be a gateway blogger for the food industry here in Cavite. I wish that these plans may push through.<br /><br />Click on the link to be redirected to my food blog or you can just simply click the 'Food Blog' tab in my side bar. Thank you! :)<br /><br /><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b>Pau <</b></span>3<br /></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07835004879345437501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716551425247897929.post-38578114829658538632013-07-15T07:00:00.000-07:002013-11-07T23:58:02.114-08:00Krispy Kreme: 76th Anniversary Treat<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/krispykremeph"><img border="0" height="444" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LnN34qqonF8/UeZqyy_kQRI/AAAAAAAAGlY/lBkFoCW9n44/s640/KK.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/krispykremeph">Source: Krispy Kreme Philippines (official) FB Page</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aqJD6-tI7yg/UeZuBjNB51I/AAAAAAAAGlo/3o1sXEuhYCY/s1600/IMG_7095.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aqJD6-tI7yg/UeZuBjNB51I/AAAAAAAAGlo/3o1sXEuhYCY/s640/IMG_7095.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">As Krispy Kreme celebrate 76 years of sweetness, they have been generous enough to come up with a 76 peso promo. All terms and condition regarding the promo can be found at the electronic coupon above. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Our favorite original glazed doughnut may be bought for Php 76.00. Half dozen original glazed for only Php 76.00. It was really a delightful treat for <i>Krispy Kreme-rs</i> like me! Happy birthday Krispy Kreme. I think all those who availed thought that it was money very well spent :)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mEtk7bAubkk/UeZuNMACZpI/AAAAAAAAGl0/LjGVRWEjFOE/s1600/IMG_7096.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mEtk7bAubkk/UeZuNMACZpI/AAAAAAAAGl0/LjGVRWEjFOE/s640/IMG_7096.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>My fair share of Krispy Kreme's original glazed doughnuts. <i>Yum! :)</i><br />P.S. Krispy Kreme is soon to open in SM Dasmarinas. Now, I'm more excited than anyone. <i>hahaha</i>. The box of happiness is soon to come to Cavite.<br /><br />For updates & future promos you may follow them on:<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/krispykremeph">Facebook</a><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/hotlightgirl">Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://instagram.com/krispykremeph">Instagram</a><br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07835004879345437501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716551425247897929.post-44341942259059379292013-07-15T02:43:00.000-07:002013-07-15T02:43:06.007-07:00Morning Fruit Shake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I swore to live a more healthy lifestyle when 2013 came and I realized that I can't instantly change it. However, I'm trying so hard especially when it comes to food. I used to go <i>gaga </i>over fast food and junk foods but realized that I'm getting older already. I can pinch fats from my back, my arms and I'm no longer confident with my thighs. My metabolism isn't as fast as before. If I must say, I don't have any physical activities, too. LITERALLY. I've been like this for two months (NOT proud). I blame myself for being unemployed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Enough about my rants. Here's what I've been doing to cope up with bum lifestyle. I choose a more healthy meal than combining immobility and junk/processed foods. If I do that, I'll be a pig in no time. I substitute 1 or 2 of my meals with fresh fruit homemade shake. For today's breakfast, we concocted a fruit shake composed of watermelon, carrots, melon, grapes, mangoes and apple. No sugar, just fruits, a <i>veggie</i> and ice cubes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">They say that <b><u>watermelons</u></b> are the richest source of lycopene (the color clearly shows that it's rich with red carotene). They're good for the skin and for our blood vessels. They are natural anti-oxidants that can help prevent sunburn and wrinkling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If there's one thing you can never force me to eat, it's <b><u>carrots</u></b>. I'd rather eat ampalaya than carrots because I don't like it's taste. For me, their not taste-bud-friendly. However, since we're mixing a lot of fruits together mama decided to put raw carrots. She said I won't be able to taste it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Aside from it's good for the skin, <u style="font-weight: bold;">papaya</u> is rich in Vitamin A and it can also help boost our immune and digestive system. Eat papaya regularly, it helps prevent colon cancer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One good thing about <b><u>grapes</u></b> is that it can help power up weight loss. It is capable of reducing the ability of cells to lose fat. All in all. it's good for fighting diabetes, muscle recovery and reduction of heart-attack risk. Since it's not that affordable, we could always find other substitutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We also included <b><u>apple </u></b>in one of the ingredients. However, be careful of non-organic apples because those kinds of apples are considered as one of the worst food for the body because there aren't very resistant to pest.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On the contrary, if you buy organic apples the 'apple a day' adage would make sense. Generally, it's good for the heart, helps in weight loss and boosts endurance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Last but not the least,<b> <u>mangoes</u></b>. Mangoes are known to be the King of Fruits because it's rich in nutrients. It's rich in vitamins A, C, E and different kinds of carotenoids. It improves digestion, helps in diabetes, boosts immune system, lowers cholesterol and helps unclog pores.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here's the end product. It makes 2-3 servings. A glass full of nutrients, fresh and home-made. Try it because it's not only refreshing, it's also very very nutritious. Making a fruit shake makes it easier to consume different kinds of food at once. A world renowned preacher shared that we need 15 variants of fruits daily to get all the nutrients we need. I'm following this because I want to live long :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I don't know what has gotten into me. I've never really been a fan of playing farming simulation games (i.e. <i>Farmville</i>) but this is an exception. I've been playing it for </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">quite some time now and I used to have two accounts when I thought </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I lost the first one.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">From my last semester in college up to my bum</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> It's Hay Day's 1st birthday and the Hay Day Team gave away 10 diamonds to </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>PROS</b>: Touch and Swipe (Harvest, Collect and Sow)</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/HayDayOfficial">HAY DAY FACEBOOK FAN PAGE</a> </span>:)</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cliché as it may sound, a woman's hair is considered to be her crowning glory. I used to wonder why women who are in despair head to the salon and ask for a make over - <span style="color: purple;"><b>dye hair</b>, <b>perm</b>, <b>rebond</b>. <b>style </b>or <b>cut</b></span>. I'd personally interpret it as a means to regain the glory - be confident again, feel better/sexy/beautiful and so on and so forth. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I truly believe that our hair is an extension of our identity. The way we style it. How we want it to be cut. The way we groom it, fix it, accessorize it. It's a part of who we are and caring for it is essential(<i>Yes, even though my Biology professor told me that there can never be a healthy hair because our hair are </i><u>DEAD CELLS</u>). It reflects our personality, or so do I believe?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Two things stopped me far too long for me to dye my hair. First, my supposed PAL employment. It's now over so I'm so free to do it (hair color). The second reason, however, is about how would it look on me. I carried my natural black hair for twenty years. Though I've seen how it looked good on other women, I was hesitant because it might not suit me. I fear that it can make me look cheap or slutty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Took the bold step several weeks ago not because I got depressed with my PAL application but because it's something I've been meaning to try for such a long time. Since it would not interfere with anything anymore, I finally had my hair dyed for the first time. It felt great. I had it done at <u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RonelMEgangSalonForMenAndWomen?fref=ts">Ronel Egang's Salon</a></u> and I obviously didn't took a wrong move this time. Red, Green, Purple. . . There are lots of colors I wanted to try but dared not. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">THE END RESULT. Tah-dah! Been enjoying my blonde hair for quite some time now. Also, my point of view regarding hair coloring changed. I must embrace who I am but it doesn't mean that I can do away without any change. Sometimes, changing is also about growing. Yes, the hair adds up to ones image but it can never be a basis to define us. I don't feel cheap nor slutty. It's our actions and our character that would make us who we are.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After expressing my thoughts on my first job, let me now express my disappointment with PAL. I may not do this, but I want to. Almost everybody knows that being a part of this airline is a big career advancement and prestige especially for their pilots and FAs. With that being said, it is just appropriate that PAL strictly and thoroughly screen their applicants. I have nothing against that but I just hope that their application process and schedule of activities is systematic so as not to waste the time and efforts of the applicants. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When it comes to applying for a job, "we'll call you" most of the time, means that you're not hired, you better not hope anymore and start looking for another job. I sort of did this except for the hoping part since they stated that they'd call you if you pass the initial screening or you'd get an email if you don't. I got neither of the two.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Last March 1 and 2, Philippine Airlines opened an FA screening at Royal Mandaya Hotel (Davao City). I attended the second day and went through an interview, height measurement, filling up information forms, recording a video and having my picture taken. It sounds fast and easy but it's not. You have to wait for several hours because of the number of hopefuls.<br /><br />Fortunately, we got in and we were briefed right after initial screening. The one who did the talking told us about the next step and that we'll be contacted after 2 weeks. Later on, I found out that some of my classmates passed the initial screening in the first day, too. However, in their briefing the staff of PAL told them that they'll call after a month. So what is it really? 2 weeks passed, 1 month passed and even our graduation day passed. I already went back to Manila, got a job and so are my classmates in Davao who waited for PAL to call. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 months passed. I'm also on the verge of my two weeks employment at an advertising firm when they called. May 7, 2013. I can clearly remember that it was after a meeting with one of our clients and my smile almost reached my ears as the person told me that she's from PAL and that she'd schedule me an interview with PAL president, Mr. Ramon S. Ang, himself. Thinking that I'm still in Davao, she offered a plane ticket but then I told her that I'm already in Manila. Staying for good.<br /><br /><u><b>FA Interview for RSA</b></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">May 16, 2013. We were asked to be at the PAL office at Mandaluyong by 8:00 am. I got there a minute or two before 8 am. There were already a lot of applicants that were screened from different parts of the country. I was also happy to see two of my schoolmates from Davao who got there. While waiting, a staff told me that we were not going to be interviewed. And yes we weren't. We were only viewed by PAL president for visual impact. <i>Parang pageant lang noh? </i>Mr. Ang was that busy because after an hour or two pa kami na-entertain. It lasted for a few minutes only. Some were not fortunate but a lot passed his standards.<br /><br />After those bloody but fruitful hours of waiting, we were asked to take lunch and were given the address where we are going to take our exam by 1:00 pm. Same day.<br /><br /><b><u>Examination</u></b><br /><br />We took the examination at PNB, Macapagal. It lasted for almost three hours. They gave us a number to call and inquire if we passed the exam. Aside from that, we're individually checked up as well, physically. They looked at our hands, fingers, elbows, shoulders, face and even our teeth. I like their staff there because they're approachable and very organized.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Interlude</i>: It just so happens that I also got something to do at TRINOMA by 10:00 pm. We had to ingress some stuff for our booth because we will be having a mall activation the next day. We finished the booth the next day and I got home from Quezon to Cavite by 3:00 am. It literally cost me my job.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">May 20, 2013. The step I disliked the most because of their inefficient, </span>unapproachable, inconsiderate and inconsistent staff. I no longer want to dwell on the details of how hard it is to talk to them and how they give instructions inconsistently. The bottom line is I get to be regularized if I signed the undertaking stating that I'll carry all the expenses for the removal of my 3 impacted teeth. I signed last June 7 because they said I can still join the training on June 24. May 21-June 7, it took them that long to tell me that there is something that might disqualify my application when in fact I regularly call them for an update because that was their instruction. I'd usually get a "call again tomorrow" statement.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Last June 14, the others who passed already attended the orientation. My classmates in Davao who got in the initial screening never got an email. Thank you PAL for not having a word of honor. It would be easily acceptable if you just said to my face that I can no longer proceed because of my impacted teeth when, in fact, you already asked me to personally go to your medical clinic just to sign a paper.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After the Summer Solstice, here's a more serious post. 37 days after graduation, I'm finally EMPLOYED.What I thought that I liked about the job: <span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>The Setup</i></b>. </span>I reside in Cavite and I got a job from the North. It's almost a 2-hour travel depending on traffic however I don't feel exhausted because work from the office is only thrice a week. We get to work from home every Tuesdays and Thursdays. Moreover, I don't need to get up that early because the office opens at 10 am. Lucky us! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I lasted for 2 weeks. It's not that I don't want my job, it's just that I have to quit. We decided to quit. As a matter of fact, I loved my job and I'd often tell my friends how much I enjoy it. Besides, it really suits my degree and I'm comfortable and at ease with my employer even when I was still being interviewed for the position.<br /><br />For those who are clueless, I was hired as an Assistant Project Manager at an advertising firm somewhere in Ortigas. I looked up to the heavy projects done by such a small and amateur ad firm. I once dreamed to grow with it and be with them as I advance my career.<br /><br /><b>First Day</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />I wore a very simple aztec blouse and jeggings. I love how free we are to dress up in the office. No uniforms but decent clothes would do. It's hard move around and catch a bus on the way to work with a skirt or with high heels on. I've witnessed how it can be a disadvantage to other women.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We have this small but spacious office at Burgundy Tower fronting Robinson's Galleria. It's just enough for us since there's only a few employees and we only use it thrice a week. On my very first day, I was asked to co-brainstorm in a meeting for a certain project for a soda company. I was asked to make a PPT presentation and I remember being mentored by my boss on how to write a brief business letter. He said that my writing style fits blogging and that it should be adjusted. Well, that's acceptable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So back to my first day at work, what I also liked about it is that we don't get to be stucked in the office. We get to go out and travel a lot especially during meeting with the clients. Got this picture from my very first client meeting; with the big boss of a huge juice company. Well aside from getting connection, I'd love that I also get the chance to build relationships. As I met my immediate supervisor, Ma'am Nikki, who will train me to be better in the this job, I find her really helpful. . . and concerned. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><u>Upper left:</u> That was a part of our small office I was talking about. In their, we usually work in front of our work units. Emails, presentations, research, etc. . . <u>Lower left:</u> Since everybody got a laptop to work on, my boss bought additional units and I got this one to work with. <u>Upper left:</u> We must be reachable at all times both online and thru mobile phones. I used to get a lot of calling errands because I need to update on a lot of steps in bringing up an event from the <i>teenie</i> tiny details to the major ones. I contact suppliers, ask for quotations, set an order and etc. <u>Lower right:</u> Checking event locations and ocular visits are fun too. I get to familiarize different areas in the North. Yay! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A fair share of my time. When I'm sent to do an errand alone, here's what usually happens. I do this at the cab, at the mall or wherever I caught myself bored or waiting for another errand. Best job <i>eveeeeer.</i> It really is an advantage if you love what you're doing. You should be happy so that you'll only encounter physical stress and not mental or emotional exhaustion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Let's wrap up this post: what I do really like about the work is that I'm able to learn a lot of stuff, meet different kinds of people and be my self. Those two weeks were a priceless experience. If only the company gives a much better form of security and assurance to the employers, we could have stayed. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />For all who have read this and currently hunts a job, good luck! :*<br /><br /><b><span style="color: purple;"><3<br />Paulina</span></b></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07835004879345437501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716551425247897929.post-87421707014529554772013-05-05T05:23:00.000-07:002013-06-09T02:09:45.814-07:00Close Up Summer Solstice<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/7523501/?claim=wnz5bg238zg">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>
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<br />I have mentioned in my previous post my <i>party-ful</i> weekend. It was because I was given a heads up by my friend that we'll be attending the first ever dance music festival here in the country - - - <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CloseupPhilippines?fref=ts"><span style="color: purple;">Close Up Summer Solstice</span></a></b>! :) And so, I thank Kuya Wacky for my VIP ticket and for the awesome experience.</div>
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The 12-hour non-stop party hit the full house and not only that, it was star studded as well. Imagine the MOA Parking Grounds filled with energetic crowd jamming with one of the brightest stars and personalities. Hell yeah. It was really hot but the party was way hotter! </div>
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It was my first official and legal party here in Manila so kudos to me and the organizers of Close Up Summer Solstice! I think that their purpose of bringing together the youth through utilizing music was accomplished.</div>
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Love these MassCom people of Ateneo De Davao University. It looked like it became our get together/reunion/Alumni night and it was a night well spent. Marked: April 27, 2013. Until the next Close Up event.</div>
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A simple OOTD to end this post. Literally wore a bikini top to the event and I've never regret doing it. Light and cool fabrics won't let you down. Summer's not over; it's just about to start. xoxo, <span style="color: purple;"><b>Pau</b></span>.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07835004879345437501noreply@blogger.com0