Shop & Eat 'till we drop

Sunday is family day! We would usually go to near malls and hang out there. This time around, we went over the line (lol). Our family went to SM North Edsa for my sister's check up. We all came along since Sunday IS family day and try out another place. Right before entering my dad said "Hindi natin kaya ikutin to! Ang laki!" I said in reply "Kaya yan! Shop till we drop! HAHA!".

Our first agenda is to search for a place to eat. I told them that I want to eat at Racks just because I was craving for their mudpie. While walking, my sister realized that it's in the other building which is quite far. But right infront of us was Tender Bob's. We also like the food there so why not try it the second time around. We ordered a seafood platter and steak platter just because we were too lazy to browse thru their menu and it's the first one on the first page. While waiting for our food to be served, my sister and her husband, decided to go to the clinic and make "pa-lista". Just as they left, the food was served. Me and my dad attempted to wait for them until it was taking too long and we can't help it anymore since the steak looks really scrumptious as well as the seafood platter.

Seafood and Steak Platter

After eating, I glanced through their menu once again to look at the dessert. Viola! They had mudpie WITH ice cream!! <3 but then, my dad also want the banana split as well as the humongous ice cream mountain. We couldn't decide what to order so my dad said "Gusto mo lahat yan e!" with no other arguments, I said "SIGE!!" But then his facial expression changed. LOL! My sister interrupted and said "Sa labas na lang kayo mag order ng dessert marami diyan" And so, our decision changed.

Hard part of the menu. Hahaha

Sleeveless top w/ collar from Forever 21
Php 1025.00

We payed our bill yada yada yada. To save up time, we decided to split up. My sister and her family to the doctor and my parents and I, to go around the place. First place we went is Forever 21 since I heard it's sale there. As soon as we entered, there were tons of wonderful clothes and I had the feeling of being over-whelmed. We went around F21 for I guess an hour? since there were a lot of nice clothes and even my dad chose for me and for himself. After roaming the store, we fitted all the clothes we gathered and eliminated some that are too simple for that price. I got two tops and my did didn't get any. He even calls Forever 21 "Everything 1,000" HAHA! 

Hanging sleeveless top from Forever 21
Php 915.00

As soon as we went out, we looked for pants for daddy. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to buy since he's looking for something that's 3 for 100. LOL! Walking for hours, and hours we felt tired already and decided to go to the clinic. Beside the clinic there's a stall of health beverages and muffins! Since my dad and I loves eating, we tried it! I ordered a shake named "Immuno-booster" while dad tried something for the memory. Mine tastes like banana and mango mixed together and dad's shake tasted like mango. Then we ordered two muffins that does something with the heart. And it was scrumptious! Sad that I wasn't able to get the price and name of the store.

The stall where we drank the healthy stuff

Finally, my sister's check-up's done! We went to The Annex since all the time we stayed in The Block. We went to their department store to look for clothes for Kelly (I realized this is an annual thing already) After buying, we looked for a restaurant in time for dinner. Then my dad asked where the Sky Garden is to check the restaurants there. Sadly, no restaurant in the Skygarden catch our attention. So we went back inside and ate dinner at Mann Hann. We were fifth in line but we're okay with that since patience is a virtue. LOL WHAT. Anyway, while my parents were waiting with Kelly sleeping, me, Ate Kim, and Kuya Arjay went back to the Skygarden to try Gongcha. We ordered their house special, wintermelon for Php200+ It's not disappointing though since the staff are nice and so as the drink. We then headed back to Mann Hann and just in time to order our dinner.

dinner at Mann Hann! Beef Noodle Soup, Soy Chicken, 2 orders of siomai

Wintermelon Tea from Gong Cha

Right before going back to The Block, my mom saw a really cute dress from meg* and so I tried it out and looked nice on me. And my dad bought it but before buying it, I had to give my dad an explanation why I need that dress. I told him that since he's active again in rotary, I should buy more dresses since I lacked dress the last time he was active. And so he did bought it :D

dress from meg*
Php 1300

It was a really tiring day with all the walking (and eating) Hahaha! Heading home, there was hard rain fall so it made our trip extra exciting. Having family bonding day is really important since this strengthens our bond and share more experiences together. :)

quick fashion post before leaving
- Black Cat top (front tucked-in)
- Faded pants from Candie's
- black flats
- bag from Christian Dior

30/30

I've been using this application 30/30 and it had helped me A LOT with my time management especially when there are piles of work to do. With the help of this application, everything became easier with what school work to finish first and to focus on. For the past three days, I would finish my work faster which means more time for me to rest. This would really help people who are encountering problems regarding time management and having the feeling of stress since you don't know what to do and everything's just a blur. *Pictures of this application to be posted soon since I'm just using my phone :)

Public School Interaction

July 13, 2012 our batch had a chance to interact with the Public School Students of San Isidro National High School in Antipolo. I didn't feel any excitement before the event since I don't know what to expect. Although our teacher sort of told us about how their school would look like and their classrooms. She even told us that in one classroom there will be 60 public school students + 14 Assumption Students. So that's really a lot. Maybe that's why I didn't feel any excitement rather, I felt scared.

When we reached our destination, I initially looked at their surroundings. Their school isn't that congested in fact there were a lot of trees. They had few buildings which made it feel fresh. Next thing to do is to line up and wait for our partners to come to us since they know our names. We had a ratio of 2 AA student : 1 San Isidro student. We had time to get to know each other and even played games.

The next activity is the exciting one. We had a chance to sit-in with them. The class that we entered didn't have a teacher inside but there were a lot of gay students. They entertained us and we showed our talents. Since I sat in the middle (and the only one there) the gay student called my attention and asked what my talent/s is/are. I said that I love playing football. But then my partner told him that I knew how to play the guitar so he asked me to play a song. What's nice about this student is he's a directioner. Good thing I know a One Direction song. He was so happy! :)

Since I had friends from the other section, they shared their experiences which is quite sad and very shocking. They said that during their sit-in the teacher bragged about our school saying "Ang mamahal ng tuition niyan! Lahat ng classroom nila may aircon!" (which is not true - we have trees) "Teachers nila 23,000 ang sweldo!" My friends had an initial reaction that we came there not to compare but to interact. The teacher were degrading her students. Another friend of mine received a letter from her partner and the highlight is "Thank you for the experience especially with the people like us..." We were all shocked since there are no difference between us and them. It's just the status in life and school but we all have an equal dignity to keep and take care.

Our teacher shared what she heard from our other batch mates. She even told us that she can't help but eve's drop since the topic was so interesting. The conversation went like this:

Student 1: Alam mo ba, yung teacher sa class namin nag tanong siya kung anong pinag kaiba ng aso sa tao. Tapos may taga San Isidro na nag sabi na ang aso, hindi nag-iisip pero ang tao oo. Sumagot yung teacher. Sabi, edi aso ka pala. 

It's just sad how their teachers treat them. It made me think that I should still be thankful for my teachers since they bring out the best in us.

Here are some pictures from the event:

With Pam (left) and Princess (right - my partner)

During the paraliturgy. 

The one with blue shirt is a translator for their students that are deaf.

While playing games! :D

Dance performances from the San Isidro Students!

Performance from the AA Students! 

(Photos from Ayn Ledina)

Because this is so hard not to talk about.

My usual routine when I arrive from school is to first, check the kitchen (in case of left overs) And then I go to my sister's room to check on Kelly. This time, when I opened the door I saw this...

My sister looked like she just won a lottery in a very evil way. Out of excitement she told me to come in (which is not normal) and see something very interesting on her laptop. I couldn't wait for the laptop to load so I just asked her. "Ano ba yun?" Then she laughed. Right on time for the laptop to load. 

Apparently, someone assumed something AGAIN and started a social network battle. If you know my sister her mind farts a lot... especially when she's on caffeine. By mind fart I mean she would say very witty/philosophical/nakaka tama statements. She doesn't usually direct it to someone but certain people keep assuming it's them. So, she posted this.

 I couldn't help but agree with this statement: 

Tignan mo itong isang kaibigan ko, alam natin may kaya yan. Porket ba pinopost niya ang mga rendezvous niya sa Europe, social climber na siya?

It made me think. Her mind fart has sense this time. Sometimes people tend to judge right away without really knowing what they're saying. We often fall under the trap of thinking too high of ourselves. That's not bad as long as you don't exaggerate to the point that no one else is "higher" than you. 

When you feel that someone is higher than you are, you initially call names, labels, and other derogatory terms towards that person. Then someone comes out and points out that what you're doing is wrong, you immediately respond in a negative manner. 

Point is, if you criticize learn to accept criticisms as well. Don't act like some grade school kid having a tantrum...because that's just not COOL.