MV Doulos is back!

It is now currently docked in Batangas and will go back to Manila on Nov 29th until Christmas (Dec. … During the visit to Batangas, the vessel is undergoing a routine period of maintenance that takes place annually. (see: Where’s The Water Gone? ) The best time to go is on the first day it is opened to the public.

Manila Bay Cruise by Metrostar Ferry @ Mall of Asia

I don’t want to sound like an endorser of SM but it is now part of our daily conversation with Aidan.
…I would recommend to take the sunset cruise (5.00pm) or the evening cruise (6.30pm) on Fri/Sat/Sun in time for the MOA fireworks.
… The only thing I don’t like about the tour is the foul smell of Manila Bay in certain areas we passed by.

Food From The Heart – a Gourmet Charity Dinner by Executive Chef, Mike Figdor

This institution is open for males and females over the age of 60 who were abandoned, neglected and needy.
…Hearty food prepared by our chefs, a small program, games, gifts, possibly even ballroom dancing and karaoke for their enjoyment.
We have just visited the institution and have been deeply touched by our now extended lolo’s and lola’s .

Ahiya Aidan meets Syoti Josh for the first time…

” The first time Aidan saw his brother, ang tanong sa akin, “Ma, sino
…hears Joshua cries, he would run and shout that Syoti is crying…and
…when he saw syoti nagmeme, he asked for it…it is one sign na siguro,

After Krispy Kreme, HOOTERS is opening in Manila!

” HOOTERS, the American restaurant made famous by its buxomy beautiful babes, will be opening its first outlet in the Philippines at The Fort entertainment strip in Taguig City. This was confirmed by Kaz Endo, managing director and partner of Paradise Wings Llp., a Guam-based company which owns the Hooters franchise for Guam and Asia, including the Philippines…construction is ongoing at the restaurant, which will open its doors to the public by February 2008.
… I’m not sure if Market Manila is equally excited to hear that the Hooter’s Buffalo Chicken Wings will now be available in Manila!

Surprising your Kids Who Love Planes and Helicopters

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I would bring home surprise pasalubongs (cupcakes…) , or treat him to surprise restaurants (Haagen Dazs, Kozui…) or (our favorite) bring him to surprise places he would enjoy (Global Fun Carnival, etc.).
…The ultimate surprise for any kid who loves Airplanes / Helicopters is to bring him in close encounter with the real thing! Of course, you need to set it up as a surprise and bring him to the Aerospace Museum of the Philippine Air Force in Villamor Air Base!

8 Reasons Why You Should Watch Into the Woods!

In the first act, the characters set out to achieve their goal of living “Happily Ever After” through familiar routes – Cinderella goes to the Ball and captures the heart of Prince Charming, Jack climbs the Beanstalk and finds a land of Giants and Gold, Little Red Riding Hood survives her clash with the wolf at Grandma’s house, and Rapunzel manages to escape her tower with the aid of a handsome prince who climbs her long hair. … Those ingredients are: A Slipper As Pure As Gold, which the Baker’s Wife gets from Cinderella, A Cow As White As Milk, which the Baker buys from Jack in exchange for magic beans, A Cape As Red As Blood, which the Baker gets from Little Red Riding Hood in exchange for freeing her and Granny from the Wolf, and Hair As Yellow As Corn, which they get from Rapunzel.
…To be mesmerized by how Into the Woods brilliantly combines the well-known fairy tales of Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Little Red Riding Hood with the original story of the Baker and his Wife who desperately want a child.

Animo Kozui!

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“There is a legend in Japan which tells of a sacred ever flowing fragrant water in a well that comes all the way from Wakasa Obama City, Fukui Perfecture.
…Best of all, it is a locally conceptualize Japanese tea cafe by Anthony So that can beat Coffee Tea Leaf and can be as popular as Starbucks given the right investments.
… Genmaicha Lemon Teaz (P70 Tall) – Genmaicha Green Tea is an exotic Japanese recipe that combines popped rice and popcorn with tender and delicate green tea leaves brew into a refreshing cup that’s both sweet and nutty.

Haagen Dazs Fondue in SM Mall of Asia!

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Luscious fondue scoops — Choc Choc Chip, Coffee, Macadamia Nut, Strawberry ice cream served with slices of fresh seasonal fruits, crunchy nuts and baked pastries, accompanied by a warm pot of rich chocolate sauce.
…After taking some pictures of the Christmas tree, it is inevitable that your kid would go to Toy Kingdom first before Haagen Dazs.
…We also saw some people buy their pint size ice cream and eat it there, a lot cheaper i think than buying a scoop of ice cream.

Global Fun Carnival formerly known as Eurostar Carnival is Back!!

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After each surprise, we would sing “If you’re happy and you know it, you clap your hands (or stomp your feet)” and if he claps his hands we know that he was happy with our surprise.
I would like to share with you this Definitive Guide to the Global Fun Carnival so that you can plan and have an awesome time in this Carnival.
…Aidan had to hang on because this ride kinda jerking up and down that made me wonder if Aidan liked this on or can’t wait for the ride to be over.