Last Minute Meet Ups

November 18, 2017

Coffee Bean Robinsons Galleria and Starbucks Metrowalk

I can say that the best meet-ups are unplanned. I remember, this group once called a "kaladkarin" (Kaladkarin. From the Tagalog word "kaladkad" meaning "to drag", so "kaladkarin" would mean "draggable [is this even English? I don't know] or easy to drag").

Obviously, this was not a planned meet-up, it was just a last minute invites due to some things that I think, can't be scheduled for another day. Then Jay pops up on viber (which is once in a blue moon thing), so we invited him over and surprisingly, he did (again, very unusual). Then the rest is history. LOL!

New Coffee, New Planner (Goal 2018)

November 7, 2017

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Robinsons Galleria

We don't see each other often but when there's a get together invites, some showed up, some don't, because of busy schedules and other priorities. But this time, is an extra special. Leo and Edlen and Geraldyn, showed up. Hello, it's been awhile since we last met. Oh well, let me check our history photos: our last meeting was on our Christmas dinner in 2015.

L-R: Leo, Girlie, Geraldyn, Edlen and Encef

It's always nice seeing these peeps!

Why Coffee Bean?

Hmmmp.. Somebody's collecting stamps for Coffee Bean 2018 Planner. Just wanna share this, on my way to the meeting place, I saw this post of Kris Aquino in IG and this made me smile. I remembered, I got my first ever Starbucks Planner in 2011 and little did I know, I've been collecting it already every year up to 2016. It stopped in 2017 because there's no more coffee invites in 2016s. Now, I think this is a fresh start. New coffee, new planner? This is my first time here. Well, let's see! Go for the gold. LOL!

I Love You. Thank You. [2015]

November 13, 2016

Shang Cineplex, Shangri-La Plaza, Cinema 4

From the title itself, you can already determine that it is a sad love story because of the unrequited love. A love that is not returned but recognized by saying "Thank you".

There's so much in this story that I can relate with. Actually, the character of Paul (Joross Gamboa) is like it was written based on my story (less Tang). Someone who's life is a total mess. No direction. No self-worth. So much in love to someone who can't give the love back.

Not much more to say but this movie made me cry a lot because I used to hear, say or experience myself of the characters' lines.

I am much of the character of Paul who falls in love but doesn't expect anything in return. Just falling in love is enough. I am also like Red (Prince Stefan) and Tang (Ae Pattawan), if given the chance, give my best, chase if necessary and at least give a fight for that love. I always wonder, why there are Ivan (CJ Reyes), in this world, whom who can't tell you directly to your face that they're not happy with your relationship instead they just leave you hanging without any traces. No messages, no goodbyes, no whatsoever to answer all your "why's" and "what if's". My heart crushed when Ivan left Red.

The only consolation Paul and Red has, they're both torn between the one they love and the one who love them (I remember KZ Tandingan's song, "Mahal Ko o Mahal Ako").

When Tang's story's untold, the one who quietly wait, that was the first tears drops to my checks. I don't know. I can somehow felt his pain of being always there to someone you love (in this case, his grandfather who suffered from Alzheimer's Disease) but keep on looking the younger him.

When Ivan showed up, the one who got away, and heard his side of the story, I'm still not convinced. Maybe because we have different way of coping ourselves in the situation. Even I already knew why he left, I'm still mad at him. I can't accept his self-centered reasons. Oh gosh, why I'm so affected to this? Is this my story? Seriously?

Quote/question that I liked: "Who got more pain, the one went away or the one who is left behind?" 

Verdict: Rating 4/5

Ms Girlie and Encef

Doctor Strange [2016] Courtesy of Nuffnang Philippines and Cadbury Dairy Milk

October 27, 2016

Cinema 2, Shang Sineplex, Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City

Definitely, watching a movie for free is just awesome. This was my second FREE Movie courtesy of Nuffnang Philippines, this time together with Cadbury Dairy Milk, for being one of the 50 lucky bloggers in their blog contest. My first movie experience with them was in November 20, 2014, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 in Newport Cinema, Resorts World Manila.

Because of my previous experience from them, I kinda expect a lot this time. Meaning I was expecting for free chocolates before/after the movie. Boom, they exceeded my expectations. They gave us all 3 Christmas Flavors: Cadbury Dairy Milk Black Forest (165g), Cadbury Dairy Milk French Vanilla (180g) and Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Mousse (180g). Wow, how can I complain to that? Just thank you guys. Thank you Nuffnang and very much thank you to Cadbury Dairy Milk for the generosity.

About the movie, I liked it. From being arrogant Doctor (Benedict Cumberbatch) to a mystic arts Master, cool! His journey of finding the cure to his precious hands, after the car accident, which he consider life. He became obsessed to go back to his life until knew the story of Jonathon Pangborn, a paraplegic who mysteriously able to walk again, which brought him to a total different world. I just don't like the action in this film. Very lame action execution compare to other Marvel's produced films but overall, I liked it.

By the way, my date to this event was still Ms Girlie. And oh, I need to mention this, Ms Girlie won a PHP600 GC in their instagram contest using the hashtag #FreeTheJoy #CadburyChristmas. Congrats Ms Girl.

Encef and Ms Girlie

Happy Birthday Geraldyn 2016

October 20, 2016

Starbucks, The Portal, Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City

Ito ang unang beses mag celebrate ni Geraldyn ng birthday kasama kami mula noong una namin nyang makilala way back March 21, 2013.

Thank you, Geraldyn for spending the night with us. Thank you also for the treat. We wish you good health and long and happy life.

L-R: Jay, Edlen, Geraldyn, Girlie, Honey and Encef

Christmas Dinner 2015

December 18, 2015

Robinsons Galleria, EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue, Quezon City

My first time in Citybuffet. Muntikan pa akong madulas sa kusina na napagkamalan kong CR. Kasi naman hindi marunong sumunod ng direction.

Basically I tried everything that I can eat. Hindi kasi lahat ng naka-display ay kaya kong kainin lalo na ung mga Japanese foods na hilaw. Hehehe

Prices:

Mondays to Fridays (public holiday not included)

 - Lunch PHP369.00

 - Dinner PHP 399.00

Saturdays to Sundays and Holidays 

 - Lunch PHP439.00

 - Dinner PHP439.00

Children below 3ft - FREE

Children below 4ft - PHP259.00

Left Over Price - PHP599.00

Dinner at Citybuffet

L-R: Rich, Encef, Edlen, Leo, Girlie and Honey

First Batch

2nd Batch

3rd Batch

Ms Girlie's Food (Hindi ko kayang kainin)

Coffee at Starbucks Veranda
Leo's treat. Yahoo! Thanks, Leo!

Kuya J

November 5, 2015
Kuya J, Upper Ground Floor, SM Megamall Bldg A, EDSA, Mandaluyong City

Our first food trip here at Kuya J. We tried Binagoongang Baboy and Ginataang Monggo. The best ung Binagoongang Baboy. Heaven!

Kamay Kainan

October 17, 2015

Kamay Kainan Buffet, Trinoma, EDSA corner North Avenue, Quezon City

My first time here. Buffet is really not my thing but because I'm with friends, I enjoyed my super daming dinner. Habhaban na walang bukas eh. For PHP1,295.44 for all of us (PHP323.86/pax) was worth it!

L-R: Encef, Jay, Honey & Girlie

A Uniqlo Moment with Leo

October 01, 2015
Uniqlo, SM Megamall Bldg D, Mandaluyong City

We met a long time-no-see friend Leo, who happens to have an event in Uniqlo Boutique at level 1 of SM Megamall Building D. I was able to recognized some personalities in the event like Bianca Valerio (host), Brent Javier and Mark McMahon (models), Sanya Smith and Orion Tamayo. Wow, happy kid!

L-R: Ms Girlie, Leo and Encef

I was even got the chance to pose with Sanya Smith! Lovely! So sweet of her.

Encef with Sanya Smith

A Birthday Celeb in Giligan's

September 9, 2015

Giligan's, Robinsons Galleria, Quezon City

For some reason, I think this was the most memorable moment of my life. Hey, t'was my birthday. I've celebrated it with friends that I don't go out with everyday. T'was really a fun night. We talked about memories, happy and bad and of course, the people we knew.

By the way, someone in the mall approached me to apply for a citibank credit card, in exchange of an umbrella. Because of it, I grabbed the opportunity to own an umbrella for FREE! Hahaha.. Cheap, I know but this made me smile.

I also able to claim my first ever free slice of classic chocolate cake from Stabucks that I've missed for the past 3 years. So sweet! Laveet!

Thanks guys for spending the night with me!

That Thing Called Tadhana [2015]

February 10, 2015
SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City

I been looking for Red Ribbon's Bangus Ala Pobre for awhile now but I can't find any until this day. Good thing, SM Megamall branch still offer this menu. Although the taste is not really the same as before but still I'd like to say, this is still one of my favorites.

After dinner, we went to cinema 9 to watch an indie film That Thing Called Tadhana starring Angelica Panganiban and JM de Guzman. I must say this movie made me laugh and clap most of the time. I can't hide the feeling that I like this movie a lot. Highly recommended to all adults who fall in love, fall out of love, experience break ups and moving on.

Catch Up Jay

February 06, 2015
Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City

The Tagaytay Trip 2015

January 17, 2015
Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines

Planning of going out of town has kinda been part of the discussions for the couple of meetings already. Trying to please everyone's schedule but still it has conflicts so it has been decided move to the earliest date possible even if there are some can't join.

Because of this, it gives a room for Andrew to join us. He's the former colleague of Ms Girlie and the son of the owner of the car we've rented. He became our instant driver. LOL!

We went to Nuvali then proceed to Tagaytay. It was so traffic that cost us more than 2 hours from Nuvali. Falling in the long line of people trying to get inside SkyRanch. Sat down and just feel the weather.

Someone revealed something but everybody seems not surprised. Was it expected or just need confirmation?

Watched Case 39 and Exam at Ms Girlie's place in Sta. Rosa. And the party continued at Shangri-La.

Christmas Get-Together 2014

December 19, 2014

Starbucks, Greenfield District, The Portal, Mandaluyong City

We were celebrating our Christmas this year by having this gathering of people who's been there for quite sometime now. I missed these people. They were all busy with their different lives now but still for the occasion like this, they managed to insert it in their busy schedules. And its like, this is something I always look forward too coz its kinda tradition already, you know. Unfortunately the others had prior commitments. Sad :(

Of course, this gathering starts with a dinner at Icebergs-Robinsons Galleria. Then moved to Veranda but there were no available spaces for us, so we decided to moved to Greenfield District. Sweet catch-up moments, plans, smiles and the laughs. Hayz.. Last year, kinda serious a bit coz they talked a lot about business but this time, travel and adventure. Wow, can't wait for it. Hope I can join them. Cross fingers!

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 [2014]

November 20, 2014
Newport Cinema, Resorts World Manila, 100 Andrews Ave., Newport City, Pasay City

I must say, the most exciting way to watch a movie is if it is for free. Luckily, I won a pair of tickets from NESCAFÉ Cappuccino blog promo of nuffnang. My date to this event was Ms Girlie.

I like the movie but because this is just the part 1 of 3rd and final installment of The Hunger Games trilogy, you will not be satisfied on what you saw. And you can't help it but wanting more for the part 2 of it.

Banchetto at Pioneer

November 13, 2014
Robinsons Forum, Pioneer, Mandaluyong City

This is my first time here but my second banchetto. My first was in Eastwood City. I must say this place is a lot bigger than in Eastwood City. But the foods, I think I like better in Eastwood City.