NOELisBORING\: August Summarized

Long time no blog folks. But don’t get me wrong. This no-blog moment doesn’t mean there’s nothing going on in my life. In fact lots of things (interesting things) happened to me these past few weeks.

1. First, I planned my gym routine to convert my bulging tummy to a hot 6-packer one. However, I was not able to implement it yet. Tomorrow, promise.

2. I also planned a date with Bechay (who's coming from Singapore next week). From Tagaytay (breakfast at Sonya’s, then zipline, lunch at Buon Giorno Cliffe House, walk at paradizoo, dinner at Greek Mano’s tavern) to Meralco Theater (watch NOAH by Trumpets and be Mr and Ms Hippo then eastwood party after).

3. Date with my best office buddy – Ian at John and Yoko. Charged to brand.

4. Got the chance to experience the sunset cruise in Manila Bay with Toni. Very beautiful and romantic!

The shore smells "malansa".

The sunset was awesome. The food was not.

The singer is so funny. I felt like i was in a bar. She can sing korean songs.

5. And saw the 2009 World Press Winners Exhibit at Mall of Asia.

These are some of my favorites:

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6. At last, after months and months of waiting, watched Pixar’s UP with Tettet and Rona in 3D!

Pixar has not disappointed me. This is a great movie and everyone must watch it. The story is simple and not too complicated. The characters are not overwhelming cars, toys or fishes, they are simply humans (not heroes okay? they don't have powers and special abilities). But despite the simplicity, Pixar was able to create a film worth standing ovation. Lovet!

RUSSELL: Good afternoon. My name is Russell. And I am a wilderness explorer in tribe 54, Sweat lodge 12. Are you in need of any assistance today, sir?

CARL: No.

RUSSELL: I could help you cross the street

CARL: No.

RUSSELL: I can help you cross your yard.

CARL: No.

RUSSELL: I could help you cross your porch.

CARL: No.

RUSSELL: Well, I gotta help you cross something.

CARL: No, I'm doing fine.

RUSSELL: Good afternoon. My name is Russell. And I am a wilderness explorer in tribe 54. Sweat Lodge 12. Are you in need of any assistance today...(door slams).

7. Experienced Lalalaluz with Toni, Tina, Pau and Tina’s friends. First time to kayak (sorry for my bad mouth whenever the boat shakes), to snorkel and to panic because of sea urchins (hate them,, both when in their natural habitat and when in sushi).

Love the inuman at night (sigh we missed the bonfire and the s'mores) and the morning walk-slash-jog.

People there are so accommodating and hospitable. You can even make "utang" from the sari-sari store without having "listahan" nor asking your name.

8. Next stop: Tagaytay. Lunch at Josephine's, coffee at Bag of Beans and shop pasalubong at Good Shepherd and Rowena’s. What happened after this trip? Impatcho (indigestion).

9. Was rushed ‘er rather brought to the TMC ER because of unusual nausea-slash-vertigo-slash-whatever. It was a suspected Dengue case because of the low platelets and high lymphocytes but was soon ruled out. Thanks Lord. It was found out that it’s just an ordinary flu. Thanks to Medicard.

1. 10. Watched The Time Traveler’s Wife. Was crying although out the movie. The story was great, the script was neatly written and the entire movie was delicately made up to the smallest details. Bravo! By the way i love Eric Bana’s butt artistic exposure(s). :)