Yummy! Pancit Bato

It was plan to visit Ate Azi and Kuya Pau yesterday. On the way going there, I was really excited, for I know well, that I could taste good food. Hahahaha.

The couple, like me is also a bicolano, and for that perhaps we share common taste bud when it comes to "Pancit. Pancit Bato is a bicol specialty product. It was originated from Bato, Camarines Sur, were I think, got also it's name.

And Kuya Pau cooked this super yummy and delicious Pancit Bato for our merienda. Pancit bato can be cook as guisado or with a little sauce. It can even be cook even without the usual vegetable for pancit. But of course I'm a visitor so it must be special (wink wink).

Stress??!!!

I have an OB appointment for my follow up check-up. After the medical secretary get my personal information, she has to check my blood pressure, and after three attempt she ask me if I feel dizzy and feel something not normal because I have a very low BP.I replied quickly that, I’m feeling good, and I’m fine. Then she checked again, and confirmed, that result doesn’t change and my BP is 70/40. Yes, that low.

I proceed to my doctor and she discuss to me the results of may laboratory exams and give me some prescriptions. Because of my low BP, she advise me to eat more and have enough good sleep. She also added to free myself from stress.

And because I’m an obedient patient, I took my doctor’s advice right away. Eat more foods and free from stress. And I'll have a good sleep later. :)

Until Next Time Mr. Terasaki

Thank you for the unlimited patience.

For four years you give us great deal of tolerance.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences towards our job. 

Also, imparted learning and life lessons.

Thank you for patting our backs to show your support.

Helping us with what we lack.

You give authority, but allowed us to operate.

And understand us when we make mistakes and let learn from it.

When we have doubts you give us encouragement,

and believe that we can make it better.

Thank you for your SMILE…  

This farewell is not for good but until next time.

HAPPINES and Good Health.

Goodluck and God Bless

Your FRDP FAMILY will surely misses you.

"The Alchemist"

The first time I saw this book at the bookstore, knowing one of the best seller, translated in different languages, make me wonder what`s the story "the Alchemist" really all about,  that most people from commoners to high profiles buy this book or want to have a copy of it. Makes me considered also to buy one for myself. I love to read novel particularly adventures and fictions. But I don`t have a hobby of buying books, I bought some also but most of the time I just borrow books from my friends that I want to read. I want to own a book that was gift to me because it takes something extra special.

The Alchemist, gift from Eman. :)

Whale Shark and YOU

Two of a kind individual chained in a key called friendship ^_^. Friendship is a big thing, more than to the word itself. It takes some challenge and responsibility that could define us as a person. Friendship should not have requirements, if it does, it`s not friendship anymore, it maybe business or a competition we can called.

Each of has it in our life, best friend, good friend or whatever we called it. It play an extra special part on life our life. A relationship that makes us happy, inspired and more often do crazy things.

Hello Ms. Beautiful

Early today, I received e-mail form someone, addressing me with... Hello Ms. Beautiful, I not being conceited here but it really makes my day. ( ang arte ko!!! hahaha). I know very well, that someone just want to add humor to the message. But it feels good receiving message containing good words lightens up the day.

Since, being beautiful was given to me today, I'll stand to it now :), besides, Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And me personally I always have my own ways being beautiful in and out... Thank you.

Best ally

My dear friend, who`s like a brother to me celebrating his special day today. Pards is 2 years older then me, and we`re friends since we`re kids, we play same stuff by then, we saw is other as we grow until we go to a separate path because we need to do things in our own and pursue something for our lives and family. Hence, we`re able to keep our friendship, even we don't communicate most often.

I'm so blessed having a friend and a brother like him. He is now working abroad. But no matter how distant he is, he always make me feel he is just behind me. Never failed to remember in every special day of my life. And now, it's my turn to give him special treat of message. :)

Pards,

Happy Birthday and I love you. Through thick and thin you always there for me, distance never been a hindrance for you to do it. You're not a nice guy for all, but for me your one of the best I had. You always had a space for me, have time to stop and looked back where I am. Always had a piece of advice and words to tell how good and bad I am. Your my best ally, Pards. I wish you all the best, happiness and good health for you, to your wife, Ate che and to my inanak. May God guide you always and protect to where ever you are, what ever you do. I miss you here, and I`ll see you soon.

Geerlai.

Crazy George!

Because today is your birthday. You deserve a treat from me  You`re my most one of a kind crazy girlfriend, which I` truly thankful to God. I can`t call you my best friend, because your more than that. The one who shout at me and laugh loud seeing me stumble on ground, while offering her both hands. The one who will never failed and tired not to cook for me, or even give her own plate when I ambush her to their kitchen because I just want to eat, though I`m not hungry. My conspiracy in every crime I made. Caring for me even in a distance and spoiling me in every way. The one that always called me BOSS.

I love you George, and I miss you terribly here. Wishing you all the best that this world can offer. I`m just halfway of what you have given and shown to me. I hope I could give more in return even in my own little way.

As for today your the Boss! Happy Birthday George. 

Surprise Present

It`s been a week past for my birthday, yet the blessing and surprises are not yet over. My dear associates make post surprise birthday present during hand over meeting this afternoon.

I was late at the conference room, because I was finishing  some notes, I`m hearing them saying Happy b-day every time the doors open. I just thought, they are teasing someone who`s birthday are coming. But, going to the conference room, I was puzzled because they are so quite, and when I open the door, light was off... when some one turn on the lights, everyone sing Happy B-day, I was really surprise, there are cakes on the table, gift, and balloons some associates are holding, others are scattered on the floor. I was so touch almost in tears, but I hold it :)... They really blown my stress and end my Friday with a big smile.

Thank you Dear Associates! I`m speechless.

Gift of Thoughtfulness

I was really overwhelmed receiving e-mail early on the morning yesterday asking a favor not only for others but also including  for myself. Thoughtfulness is pouring on my desk.

Each items has it`s name, and my mission is to deliver it to to the name`s owner... well that was so easy, mission accomplished :) And I can`t take off my smile seeing mine too. Yeeheeyyyyy!!! here it is...

An early birthday gift. I was really blessed and thankful, it was miles away, still, Big Boss remember my special day. It`s great feeling of happiness and hoping I can return the favor somehow. But for now this all I can give, a prayer wishing for good health, keeping him safe always, happiness and more blessing for him in return.

This was a very thoughtful of you... Thank you <3

Whale Shark and You

Two of a kind individual chained in a key called friendship ^_^. Friendship is a big thing, more than to the word itself. It takes some challenge and responsibility that could define us as a person. Friendship should not have requirements, if it does, it`s not friendship anymore, it maybe business or a competition we can called.

Each of us has it in our life, best friend, good friend or whatever we called it. It play an extra special part on life our life. A relationship that makes us happy, inspired and more often do crazy things.

In years, some we may forgot about the names, but one thing for sure, the memories and stories you made and shared will always be remembered.

Motivation

Monday, start of a week in the in the office. Better to start it with good vibes and it will carry through out the the end of the week. As it said, start well and it will ends well. Business is as usual inside the office, everything is in place and normal. Associates are doing good with each individual work schedule. 

But during our leaders meeting, the mode as has change, as I looked at the chair where Big Boss usually seated during that start of the meeting, and now it`s empty. And it becomes more gloomy as AVP announced it again. I just take a deep breath and have a bitter sweet smile. But the meeting ends well. 

I know I`m going to face changes in my work comfort zone. But things must go on. This is a challenge to cope up. At some point I need to start with the new. But what is good is I have already acquired weapon to win over the inevitable change and more over to achieve for the best.An additional little dose of motivation each day, for sure it would be a perfect blend. 

zig ziglar quoted : 

"People often say that motivation doesn`t last. 

Well, neither does bathing. 

That`s why we recommend it daily"

Three Ninja`s Roadtrip

I miss doing this, and I claimed myself  to today as leader Blue ninja... hahahha  with the other two red ninja with me is kuya Allan and Mr. Nakashima. Good thing they invited me to come with them. It`s me that really make this trip more fun and amazing! hehehe

Week before we descend, Big Boss asked me about beaches which is good go. My suggestion is either in Quezon or Batangas part. I give him some online sites for him to view and choose where he wants to go. But I highly recommend to him the places in Laiya Batangas, because of long shoreline and white sand. 

Seven o`clock of Saturday we depart in Manila, we expect our travel time would be 3hrs drive. And so lucky, first Big Boss has not yet decide where he wants to go, and  don`t have even the map I remind him to bring, all he say is " Want to see the sea" :))). Second, even Kuya Allan don`t know how to go to Laiya. So, we make some calls for help. Thank you for those people who patiently replied on us about our headings. 

We arrived at Laiya 10:15 already, we start our resort hopping since we don`t have reservation. It was Saturday, expected to be lots guest in every resort. I think we inquired in about eight resorts. And it`s either fully booked, walk-in is not allowed and resort is exclusive for land owners. It was only Virgin Beach resort is available to accommodate us but a little expensive compared with the others. But we decided to settled there instead of looking for another one. 

Because its already 11:00, we don`t avail the day tour package, we just pay for the entrance fee, parasol rate, parking fee and for the food we just go for the Ala cart. But because the resort is having a buffet for the day tour guest we have to wait until 2:00 pm to make our food orders. And the only food that we have is cookies and kitkat chocolate.

I know the red ninjas are already hungry especially Big Boss because he don`t ate breakfast. And the sun is really up and hot to bad to go for a swim. All we can do is to wait at the parasol until 2:00 pm. To forget about our starving stomach, we deviate our attention on playing card, good thing Kuya Allan brought one. We taught Mr. Nakashima to play unggoy-unggoy, lucky 9, and tong-its! Nice play Sir, you learned it that well. 

Until 2 o'clock comes, so ready to eat. For our food, we order carbonara with butter bread, special halo halo, and special turon. The serving of carbonara is almost good for two person for me. The halo-halo is place in tall glass, and the turon is two pieces cut into two making it four. After eating half of my carbonara, I`m already full, I just ate half of halo-halo and turon and I was super full. But the two ninjas with me, they really have big stomach. They almost ate all their food or maybe they are super gutom! hahaha 

We finished our meal around three o`clock and we`re ready for swimming. We go for beach Kayak first for 30 mins I think. I enjoy paddling against small waves, but got scared too every time I was about to fall though I have safety vest also. Kuya Allan knows how to swim, and Mr. Nakashima is really a good swimmer I`m envy them both ;((... But I enjoy the saltwater even I`m just near the seashore. hehehe. Although the sands grain is not fine but it's white. And I had fun burying myself to the sand, and even the two help me too. 

Exactly 6:00 pm we left the resort, our travel is little faster as compared going there because we know already the route. Along the way, Mr. Nakashima ask for dinner maybe he got hungry again after our almost 3 hrs swimming. We looked for some good place along the way, but we didn`t find one, so we decided to drop at Paseo or Nuvali for dinner. Big Boss asked suggestion for a place that serve good and delicious food. First come to my mind is the Pig-out.

Pig out stock of the town and grilled platter

We ordered trio sinigang, sizzling pusit, grilled platter, and sisig rice. And the three of as has the stock of the town for our drinks. All the servings is good for four person and we`re only three, so we`re having food trip again. We enjoyed the food it`s really good and delicious as per Big Boss comment, even the water they serve is really refreshing. 

We go right after we ate, it`s almost 9:30 pm, and this time Mr. Nakashima do driving. Around 10:10pm I`m home. The whole is day is super enjoy. I don`t even feel tired... It`s really amazing whole day! Again thank you for the invitation!...

Super cool ninja road trip :D

Reunion

Very tiring weekend but so much fun with my high school friends. This our first get together for this year, and all this happened because Mhean is here again. Though, a little sad why she had an early vacation, due to her Mama passed away. With our condolences, we are also  thankful that our friend is so strong moving on with her life.

Nothing compares the bonding that we have when we`re together, the smiles and laughter in each everyone face can`t deny the happiness and fun we have even for one and half day that we`re one place. There are so much jokes and stories being shared, admitted that we really miss each other.

Although, the group is not complete, DosMilUno are be friends forever... Until next time guys :))