Instant mood lifters. Chocolates of any kind (really!) to chase the blues away. Happiness. [clapping sound]
Monday, November 29, 2010
Chocoholic Forever
Supreme comfort food...
Instant mood lifters. Chocolates of any kind (really!) to chase the blues away. Happiness. [clapping sound]
Instant mood lifters. Chocolates of any kind (really!) to chase the blues away. Happiness. [clapping sound]
Backtrack 3: New York 2010
Arrived at JFK airport a little after midnight, right smack in the middle of the last snow storm of the season. I had on a long-sleeved shirt, light sweater, jeans, ankle-high socks and flat-heeled walking shoes. So very little protection from that cold, cold early morning. Pushing the baggage cart towards where the car was parked, I got frightened that my ears and nose might suddenly fall off my face. Or that either one of my legs would just break off at the knee. This was my very first encounter with snow.
Backtrack 2: DC Cherry Blossom Festival
It was my last weekend in the US. Gigi, Miggy, Quin and I took another last-minute unplanned overnight trip, this time to Washington DC.
We took the Megabus from NYC to DC and back. It was in early April, Easter weekend as well as the Cherry Blossom Festival in the capital. Unlike NYC and Atlantic City, temperatures in DC were high. Good thing the boys wore shorts.
Getting food for lunch and dinner was a big problem because most restaurants were full, and those that were not were pricey. Chinatown was a walking distance to the hotel, but that didn't help at all as the waiting lines in the restaurants were long. We were very hungry by the time we got our food, and the boys, especially the little one, were very cranky.
Despite the ongoing festival, I found DC to be boring. Sure, the buildings were impressive looking, but I think the place lacked life, vibrancy. Well maybe I am biased as I unconsciously compare all US cities to New York. I think I have to go back to DC on a weekday.
We took the Megabus from NYC to DC and back. It was in early April, Easter weekend as well as the Cherry Blossom Festival in the capital. Unlike NYC and Atlantic City, temperatures in DC were high. Good thing the boys wore shorts.
Getting food for lunch and dinner was a big problem because most restaurants were full, and those that were not were pricey. Chinatown was a walking distance to the hotel, but that didn't help at all as the waiting lines in the restaurants were long. We were very hungry by the time we got our food, and the boys, especially the little one, were very cranky.
Despite the ongoing festival, I found DC to be boring. Sure, the buildings were impressive looking, but I think the place lacked life, vibrancy. Well maybe I am biased as I unconsciously compare all US cities to New York. I think I have to go back to DC on a weekday.
Backtrack 1: Overnight Trip to Atlantic City
A weekend overnight trip to Atlantic City. No planning. Just booked a place to stay a few days before we drove there.
It was unexpectedly cold at that time, and I was shivering most of the day and night because I brought a light sweater only.
I thought at first that there were only a few people visiting the city. The boardwalk was almost empty when we got there mid morning. Then, got shocked when we entered some of the casinos and saw lots an, d lots of people gambling away!
Nice place, but not memorable enough to merit a return visit.
It was unexpectedly cold at that time, and I was shivering most of the day and night because I brought a light sweater only.
I thought at first that there were only a few people visiting the city. The boardwalk was almost empty when we got there mid morning. Then, got shocked when we entered some of the casinos and saw lots an, d lots of people gambling away!
Nice place, but not memorable enough to merit a return visit.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Perth and Beyond
A small city not far from home, Perth has the same time zone as Manila. Those annoying flies even in the city center reminded me of home. ;)
Outside of Perth is a very different landscape from home. The limestone formations at the Pinnacles and the sand dunes in Lancelin are such wonderful sights! I hope to explore more of Australia next time.
Outside of Perth is a very different landscape from home. The limestone formations at the Pinnacles and the sand dunes in Lancelin are such wonderful sights! I hope to explore more of Australia next time.
Sydney and Blue Mountains
Just 2 days. Too short. I shall return. To pretty, pretty Sydney. Soon. :)
september triple celebration
September brought a lot of blessings. We celebrated Mark's 20th birthday (September 15) as well as Uncle Ben's 74th birthday (Sept 20). Then, the result of the nursing board exams came out, and Racquel was one of the lucky passers.
We celebrated all these milestones on September 19.
We celebrated all these milestones on September 19.
Mom and Kate's Birthday
How sweet it is that grandma and eldest grandchild share the same birthday! Mommy turned 65 while Kate turned 12 this year. The birthday celebration was held at The Flying Pig restaurant along Tomas Morato, QC.
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