Tito Mayo prepared the turkey this year, but instead of the traditional turkey stuffing (which is basically bread and herbs and stuff), he placed tanglad (lemongrass) in it, producing an aromatic turkey with a subtle taste. While we did have gravy and cranberry sauce, we also had it with rice (tried the turkey with mashed potatoes, but it wasn't ( Read more... )

It was quite pretty to look at, this hunk of a car polished a bright crimson. Even the other customer who was with us in the same office said that it was a pretty nice starter car. Pretty nice with a pretty price ( Read more... )

Taking a break from reading to catch up on writing that I haven't been doing for the past couple of days. Or at least, turn out drivel that can pass as writing for this blog. Nothing much has been happening. I am stuck in a mire that is Westeros, trapped in this crazy imaginary world. It is almost unhealthy; I read it between calls. I seem to be ( Read more... )

It has been a pretty busy week filled with meet-ups and impromptu parties before leaving for the States. We didn't sleep at all before our flight, which might have been a bad idea after all. The first leg of our journey, from Manila to Narita, Japan, was pretty comfy, with comfy seats and a nice airplane breakfast. When we got to Narita, though, we ( Read more... )

Last day at the Home Depot earlier today. Although they have been stressing me out with countless tasks the past few days, I was able to relax and take it easy today. Lost my glasses yesterday, so I can't wait to buy a new pair over at Cubao again ( Read more... )

Last Wednesday, we experienced the "Last Hot Day of Summer". Leaves are starting to turn red. Pretty soon it'll be fall. I can't believe I've been here for that long already. It's really weird when you have seasons ( Read more... )

Things on this side of the Earth are beginning to be in sync. It's been raining, just as the rainy season is happening in the Philippines. It's starting to get cold again. It's still summer, but everyone is preparing already for the upcoming fall season.

I can't believe I've been here for so long. Has it been crazy for me. I don't think I'm used to ( Read more... )