The Case of the Broken Doorknob
Posted by: catlimson on: July 10, 2009
My door suffered from a severe operation the other night. My door of 5 years has been badly damaged. Sob, Sob. I know this can be exagerrated but I love my door. I feel sad that this had to happen. Thanks to my being forgetful! I left my keys with my friend and since my cellphone was inside my house there’s now way i could contact him about my keys. No other choice but to knock on my neighbor’s door for help.
After a few hours of pounding and reaping and pulling and thugging, my doorknob came loose and “open sesame!”
my doorknob after the major operation
I had to cover the hole with felt cloth while I wait for the carpenter to fix my door again.
green felt with heart pins
Tribute to MJ
Posted by: catlimson on: July 8, 2009
Friends, family, and fans gathered at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles to celebrate the life of Michael Jackson. The whole memorial service was memorable. I watched the whole event and I must say that there are a lot of big moments – some are light-hearted, some are heart-warming, but all are memorable.
Michael’s sister, Janet, is a picture of composure and poise amidst the sadness of the whole event.
I got teary-eyed during the speech of Michael’s good friend, Brooke Shields especially when she said something about MJ being like the Little Prince saying that although he was called the King of Pop, he was always a little prince to her. She read, “Here is my secret. It is very simple: One sees well only with the heart. The essential is invisible to the eyes.”
After sharing that Jackson’s favorite song was “Smile” by Charlie Chaplin, she added in her own words, “Michael saw everything with his heart. Today, although our hearts are aching, we need to look up where he is undoubtedly perched in a crescent moon and we need to smile.” Then MJ’s brother, Jermaine rendered a heartfelt rendition of the song “Smile…”
I totally lost it when Paris spoke. So heartbreaking.
What she said, although very short and simple, is the most meaningful of everything that has been said that night.
“Ever since I was born, daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine and I just wanted to say I love him so much.” – Paris
Around 20,000 people joined the Jackson family inside the Staples Center (and over a million around the world watched) for the tribute to one of the greatest stars the world has ever seen. Michael will surely be missed.
Gone too soon… (sob, sob…)
‘A banana a day keeps the doctor away!’
Posted by: catlimson on: July 6, 2009
After reading this, you’ll never look at a banana in the same way again=)
Banana
Bananas contain three natural sugars – sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.
Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world’s leading athletes.
But energy isn’t the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
I Love Banana!
Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS: Forget the pills – eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana i! ndustry to make official claims for the fruit’s ability ! to reduce th e risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of cur ing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened! with honey. T he banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
Smoking & Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and ma gnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body’s water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.
Strokes: According to research in ‘The New England Journal of Medicine, ‘eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!
Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!
Not only do they taste great any place and any time, but the health benefits of bananas are of astounding!
Transformers 2
Posted by: catlimson on: July 3, 2009
Tomorrow is the DAY! Yipee! I’ll get to watch Transformers 2. I will try to post a movie review after =)
Poster
The Great Lifestyle Sale
Posted by: catlimson on: July 3, 2009
When I learned about the sale in Bonifacio High Street, I immediately called Val to accompany me. All the great brands – Aldo, Kashieca, Addidas, Charles and Keith, La Senza among others are on sale =)
The Great Lifestyle Sale
So after making my delivery at The Ramp, Glorietta (Beadazzle By Cat is available at Dressing Room), Val and I went to BHS.
Val at the BHS entrance
It’s Val’s first time there so I just had to take her picture. Teehee =)
We went to Dimensione because that is where the Big Sale is. It’s actually on the third floor of the building. Racks of clothes and fab shoes are on display! I lav et!!!! Of course I went straight to the table of shoes. I love Charles and Keith so I got a pair of ballet flats in silver – Price: P1799 – I got it for only P699! What a steal! =)
Charles and Keith Silver Ballet Flats
There are a lot of great shoes that I would really love to buy but the sizes are limited already and most of them don’t have my shoe-size anymore (I’m a size 6 =)
I also got a couple of slippers for my sister and my nephew’s Yaya from Human.
Lastly, I bought an Adidas Basketball shorts for a guy friend. Super sulit! I got it for P500 from it’s original price of P1100! =)
From the sale, we went to Oliver’s to eat our late dinner. Of course I ordered my all-time-favorite “Creamy Egg Mayo.” For some reason, Val also ordered the same. Duh! She should have ordered something else! Haha! We were overwhelmed by the richness of the EGG so we ordered Baked Potato Mushroom Melt. It’s really good =)
Creamy Egg Sandwich
Yum!
Imagine eating 4 triangle slices of this! Argh! (Val, BLT please! =)
Baked Potato
Val enjoying every bite =)
It was a pleasant Friday night.
The Great Lifestyle Sale will run until July 19. Happy Shopping!
Lenka’s “The Show”
Posted by: catlimson on: July 2, 2009
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I instantly liked the song The Show when I first heard it on the radio. It’s upbeat and refreshing and super fun. I super love the lyrics too!
Lenka Kripac, the voice behind the song, is an Australian actress before she pursued a career in singing. “The Show” has been featured as soundtrack for Old Navy as well as an Ugly Betty teaser.
Lenka
Here is my favorite part in the song =)
I’m just a little bit caught in the middle
Life is a maze and love is a riddle
I don’t know where to go
Can’t do it alone I’ve tried
and I don’t know why
I am just a little girl lost in the moment
I’m so scared but don’t show it
I can’t figure it out
It’s bringing me down I know
I’ve got to let it go
And just enjoy The Show
The song was supposed to be sad but it has this “light” mood to it that makes the listener feel an optimistic vibe! =)
Thai Traditional Massage at Ton Ton
Posted by: catlimson on: July 1, 2009
I’m a big fan of massages. Being awake for almost 24 hours a day, having dual jobs, attending to my home-based accessory business, taking care of my family (lolo, sister and nephew) and going gaga over a budding relationship can be very BAD for my back. When I feel that I can no longer breathe and every inch of bone and muscle in my back aches, that’s a sign that I need to have someone “rub” my body – specifically my back.
I got a free voucher at Ton Ton Thai Massage Center (c/o Ms. JunJun. Thanks! =) which ends today so I invited my friend, Val, to come with me since I do have an extra voucher that she could use. Ton-Ton Thai Massage has many branches not only in Metro Manila but also in provinces like Subic and Cebu. But since I live in Makati, I decided to have my massage at Ton Ton Salcedo Village branch.
We arrived at the center and was asked to fill up some forms. Then the guy at the reception area asked us if we want body, back or foot massage. Since Val and I were both stressed, we decided to try the one hour-back massage.
Ambiance: The rooms are divided by curtains and you get your massage on a thin mattress on the floor. You have to wear a pajama that they provide. The rooms are dimly lit and the temperature is kinda’ okay. Aesthetically, the place doesn’t look appealing but it was okay considering the cost of their services – P300 per hour for all the massages, may it be back, body or foot.
Service: Ton Ton Massage uses the Thai Massage technique which is very much like Shiatsu. There’s a lot of stretching involved plus pressing of pressure points which can be very relaxing. You’ll be wearing your pajamas all the time (Thank God!) and they don’t use any lotion or oil (Thank God again!). I’ve always liked dry massages over the use of oil and other massage chuvaness! =) Since we got the back massage, we thought that concentration will just be on our backs. But fortunately, our masseuse touched other areas as well such as my legs and my head. I super loved the way “Aya” rubbed my nape. It was so relaxing =)
The experience was okay but I felt a bit sore when I got home. I guess it’s because of the way the masseuse used her elbow to rub all the “lamigs” in my back =) tsk. tsk. tsk. But hey! It was a free massage afterall so I guess I just have to endure the pain =)
My Favorite MJ song
Posted by: catlimson on: June 30, 2009
Since the day Michael Jackson died, I was in deep thought of what my favorite MJ song is. Songs like Gone Too Soon and Man in the Mirror are definitely in my list but my most favorite of all is the song Ben.
Ben is a pet rat. This song is one of Michael Jackson’s favorites too, and it was his first #1 hit as a solo artist. It doesn’t speak of cheese, garbage and rodents. It’s a beautiful song that speaks about friendship.
I don’t know about you but I usually get teary-eyed when I hear this song. The pureness of MJ’s voice (he was 14 when he recorded this song) and the heartfelt lyrics will make you feel all the sentiments you have for your best friend.
***
Michael Jackson - Ben
Ben, the two of us need look no more
We both found what we were looking for
With a friend to call my own
I’ll never be alone
And you, my friend, will see
You’ve got a friend in me
(you’ve got a friend in me)
Ben, you’re always running here and there
You feel you’re not wanted anywhere
If you ever look behind
And don’t like what you find
There’s something you should know
You’ve got a place to go
(you’ve got a place to go)
I used to say “I” and “me”
Now it’s “us”, now it’s “we”
I used to say “I” and “me”
Now it’s “us”, now it’s “we”
Ben, most people would turn you away
I don’t listen to a word they say
They don’t see you as I do
I wish they would try to
I’m sure they’d think again
If they had a friend like Ben
(a friend) Like Ben
(like Ben) Like Ben
***
Moon Cafe
Posted by: catlimson on: June 29, 2009
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I read a lot of blogs about the restaurants in Cebu as soon as I found out that I’ll be going there with my friends. One name that has been in almost all the blogs that I’ve read is Moon Cafe. It’s a mexican restaurant which offers great tasting mexican food at a very affordable price.
Since my friends and I stayed at Marriott Hotel, we decided to try the Moon Cafe restaurant in Ayala Center Cebu (which happens to be beside the hotel =)
We loved everything about the place. The interiors, the menu, food and the fan! =)
The price of their food is very affordable. A chimichanga costs P80 and a family pizza costs only P250!
Chimichanga
Carbonara
Shrimp Pasta (I forgot the name =)
The Shrimp Pasta was so good! We almost finished the serving when I remembered to take a picture of it =)
Pizza Margharita
We had a great time at Moon Cafe! It was the perfect ending to our 2-day trip in Cebu.
I just had to take a picture of this very pretty fan =)
Larsian Barbecue
Posted by: catlimson on: June 29, 2009
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My recent trip to Cebu made me realize how popular barbecue is. My friend suggested that we should eat at Larsian Barbecue, located at B. Rodriguez St. near Vicente Sotto Hospital. I wasn’t ecstatic when I saw the place as it looked like a wet market with lots of “ihaw-ihaw.” But since I read in most of the blogs that trip in Cebu won’t be the same without trying this out, I told my friend “cge na, try na nga natin…”
Larsian Barbecue (dining area)
We didn’t walk inside anymore as the floors are wet and sticky so we ordered from the first store near the entrance.
Jane getting our sticks =)
The barbecue is so mura. It costs P5 per stick so we got 20 sticks of pork barbecue. Jane got some isaw also and balunbalunan. We also tried their chicken barbecue. Our tour guide said that a lot of people dine in this place at night especially foreigners.
Lots of sticks waiting to be grilled =)
I really like how their order of rice looks like. They call this “puso” – rice wrapped in banana leaves (not sure if banana leaves. hehe. basta leaves un =)
"Puto"
The serving is so small. It’s like 1/4 of our 1 cup of rice here in Manila. So I had 4 servings of this. Wahahaha! =)
Sherry enjoying our lunch
Ooops! Just a reminder, the manongs there will give you a roll of plastic for you to use when you eat with your hands =) Even the plates are wrapped with plastic – so that they don’t have to wash the used plates. Hmmm…
Happy People =)
Over-all dining experience – Good! =) Yum! =) Now I know why it’s a must to eat in this place.
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