A Day Off at the Orachard

Whew! After a very long stormy weekend.. Finally.. a much deserved break. A bright and sunny day welcomed the "Orchard Gang" as we made a stop over at Blue Wave to grab a cup of coffee and meet with Roel, Atsie Alfie and Ali. Manila Bay's cool breeze around 10 in the morning gave me a little hint that it would probably be a gloomy day again.. but i kept my fingers crossed and hoped that the weather wouldn't spoil this day off for me.


Lunch at the Golfer's Veranda

And yes! We arrived at the Orchard just in time for a sumptous lunch.. After having lunch with picture taking on the side.. the pool awaits.. Photo opt again.. Roel brought his super camera lenses and for us.. we went wild with the poses.. jumping, swimming, posing like crazy.. we spent the whole afternoon fooling around with the camera. And before merienda.. Jordan and i decided to try Ping-pong or table tennis.. whatever it really is called.. and whew.. a good one hour of this super cool sport made me sweat like a pig.. and it is fun too!


Told you we went wild with the poses!


Ano ba! Tama na! alam naman naming artistahin kami eh! Tama na ang picture taking! hahahha!


Ang Talon effect!

We went back to Manila to have dinner at Teriyaki Boy Mall of Asia.. Strolled around the mall.. changed Ali's diaper.. and finally had coffee at the Harbor Square.. It's my first time to try "Pressed Coffee" at Starbucks.. and it really really is good.. Must Try! Well.. my cousins will be going back to Canada in August.. Their visit this year will surely be the most memorable one cause we got really close and I will surely miss Jordan and Michelle.. Wished Abip was here too.. huhuhuhu!


Ahem.. pwede na bang model ng Starbucks?

Have You Tried Cafe Breton?

After a hearty lunch.. or just plain wanting to seat anywhere.. I often end up seating in this very cozy place called "Cafe Breton". Well.. my first Breton experience was in Malate.. A cute little coffee house that serves a variety of crepes.. If you know me.. I don't really eat crepe.. So I just settle with Cafe Legois (Just like Frapuccino with vanilla ice cream on top and super rich blended coffee) or the all time favorite Cafe Au Lait.

They also have a branch in Greenbelt 3 where I tried (after a long time) the crepe Breton has to offer.. but I hesitated to try the fruit crepe so I just ordered for sugar and butter.. well it's good.. more like a very thin pancake.. Also tried their super yummy hamburger.. and when I say it's yummy.. it really really is good.

Lately.. It's Breton Mall of Asia for me.. just like the other Bretons.. very cozy.. The cute doll house like setup with colorful paintings and the sliding door rest room.. very homy.. Try their "Vesuve" crepe.. it's crepe filled with ham, onion, garlic, tomato, with a spicy taste to it.. The strawberry Milk Shake is also good.. hay.. Makes me wanna have one right now.. heheheh.. So next time you wanna just hang out and chat with friends.. I would suggest Cafe Breton Mall of Asia.. and did I say it is infront of Manila bay? super cool view.. specially when it's raining.

United 93

At last.. As 9/11 movie catapulted by this No-Star cast documentary-like motion picture of the United American Airline Flight 93 tragedy. No big actors, no fancy effects, just a simple narrative of what happened to United Flight 93. How the terrorists took over the plane, and ultimately.. how the heroic passengers courageously stopped the terrorists to achieve the target "The White House". The drama, the suspense, and the anxiety of the passengers in this movie gave me the chills.. The scene where the Airport Staion in New York witnessed the second attack on the World Trade Center was stunning. It's like watching the tragedy from the news all over again.. on a greater light this time, as the movie creatively showed how the 4 hi-hacked planes reach their targets, what the American government did, concentrating on the heroism, and emotions of the passengers in United 93. Not your typical movie but certainly one you should watch.

Superman Returns On IMAX

At long last.. Was able to watch Superman Returns yesterday! As early as 9 AM my brother and I were already at the IMAX Theater. Straight to the entrance of the theater.. Didn't bother to get something to eat.. Thought we're already late for the 9 AM screening. Well.. We're not.. infact.. the trailers started around 9:30.. Which would probably give us time to get some snacks.. But the long Queue looks like never ending.. So just forget about popcorns.. I don't really like to eat inside the cinema.. I wanted to concentrate and just focus on the movie.. heheheh.



Well.. as we enter.. the 3d glasses were given to each of us.. too bad i didn't get the chance to take a picture cause the reception lady kept on saying.. no picture taking please.. grrr.. but Jericho and Heart's IMAX visit was covered by cameras.. Anyway.. there.. we were seated quite near the 8 story screen.. and it really is an 8 story movie screen.. the biggest i have ever seen.. And when you face front.. You will definitely see only the screen.. No heads infront of you.. or the exit signs around your peripheral..

A good 30 minutes of chatting and observing other people who was jittery.. anticipating the movie.. most i think will watch IMAX for the first time. The trailers started with this IMAX "Think Big clip". The sign wear your 3d glasses sign turned on.. and WOW! the countdown looks as if it is infront of you.. 3D! The T-REX trailer almost got me off my seat.. the Dino kinda came out of the screen and looked like it's going to eat us.. hahahahahha! The Ant Bully Trailer was also in 3D.. I will watch this next.

Back to Superman.. After watching the movie in IMAX.. I would say it's just an average movie.. was expecting a LOT! Good thing I watched in in IMAX.. But hey.. don't expect too much on 3D cause only 4 clips are in 3D.. What I appreciate most is the clarity of the picture and the sound.. Lex Luthor wasn't really villanous in this movie.. Lois didn't looked like Lois.. but Brandon Routhe really did great as Superman. The story felt like it is going nowhere.. the conflict too shallow.. and the ending anti-climatic.. But you definitely have to watch this in IMAX and as the say.. Experience Movie making history cause it's the first motion picture shown in IMAX.

The IMAX Experience!

Kala niyo nakanood na ako nuh! Hindi pa.. matagal pang pag-aantay.. pero atleast sure na! Mapapanood ko sa IMAX ang Superman Returns! Wooopie!

I usually watch movies like Star Wars, Harry Potter, etc. first day of release.. But the case is not that true with Superman Returns.. Well my original plan is to watch it on IMAX on the first day.. but unfortunately.. tickets are already sold out.. And the next available date would be 2 weeks from June 28.. Grrrrr.. I'm a little disappointed cause almost everybody watched the film already.. even my Dad who watches a movie like 3 times a year catched Superman Returns with my sister.. grrr.. it's killing me.. but well.. i have to pay the price cause i want to experience it first in IMAX. Already heard raves on the IMAX experience.. You won't get this from any other cinema.. Superman Returns like you've never seen before. I was very sick yesterday.. but I suddenly felt better after seeing tickets bought by my brother for July 16 screening on IMAX. I'm sooooo excited!

Johan's First Birthday!

Last July 1, 2006 was the first birthday of my cutest cousin Johan.. Held at the Peking Garden in Glorietta 2! But before that.. Joan and I strolled around the Ayala Center were we found this new and exciting trivia game in TIMEZONE greenbelt3 that's super addicting. I felt like I was a contestant in a game show where I have real "kalabans" to answer 5 questions correctly. Try it! It's super fun! Sayang lang wasn't able to take a picture of that game.. Well imagine this.. 6 podiums with A, B, and C buttons placed in a way that will prevent you from peeking at the answer of the person beside you.. Infront of you.. a large projected display! 5 questions.. 1 Winner.. 1 Jackpot! All fun!


Sobrang cute nuh! that's my cousin! Pamilya talaga kami ng mga cute!

Back to Johan's Birthday.. Well I've never seem him having so much fun.. specially around many people.. Johan really enjoyed his first birthday.. The Peking Garden was full of Johan's Uncles, Aunts, and Cousins.. All very excited, all very happy for Johan. the crunchy spinach.. my favorite among the dishes served LAURIAT style.. the crabs are yummy.. and the mango sago.. hmmmmmm.. The party became extra special because of this magician who entertained us the whole night.. dis-appearing infront fo you.. making his assitant float on air.. showing off his cool parrots.. and doing lots and lots of magic tricks.. he's one cool magician.. hahahahha! I myself were amazed cause I've never been that up close and personal with a real magician before.. I've only watched crazy clowns to crappy tricks.. but this magician.. he's really really good!


Me (looking harassed sa kaka-picture) Yaya (wala akong masabi.. super yaya) Johan (Having so much fun) and Joan (Expert nang mag-pose)


The magician with volunteered audience JC doing a jacket trick!