Red Letter Day

Celebrating a birthday can be a lot of fun. Birthdays are very special to everyone. And we try to make them memorable one. Tomorrow will be my natal day , my brother gave me his advance gift. I was so elated because its a dress that I really like. I am on a tight budget. I guess I have to be creative on how to celebrate it. Could anyone give me some suggestions? Few selected friends are invited, it will be like 10 of them. My family and friends send SMS asked if what are my plans. Until now I'm still undecided. I want my birthday celebration to be special and that will hold a lot of wonderful memories for me, happy hours, overflowing love, blessings, long life and good health. I'll keep you posted...

M.U.D. at Generals Brew

Generals Brew
(Photos taken by Leonard Pe)

M.U.D.???? Well, that stands for "Meet Up Day" for bloggers or shall say Plurk addict in General Santos City. It is the 3rd Plurk Fiesta which was held in Generals Brew. We were so elated because we had a complimentary a cup of coffee. Our warmest thanks to the owner Ms. Letty Du.

What's in Generals Brew? It is a newly opened cozy coffee place located at Pioneer Avenue beside Landbank. A very unique place to hang out with your family and friends. It is unique because they have a performer play acoustic guitar. They served something which you can't find to other coffee place. They served Gourmet Coffees, other Beverages, Gourmet Sandwiches (Rye, Ciabbatta and Croissant) , Combo Meals, Cakes, Pasta, Green Salads, Breakfast meals and Kakanin. If you want to make a reservation or inquiry you can reach them at 0922-899-9423.

Ham and Cheese with Ice Tea

Triple Whammy

Good news for the early birds because they got a cool pen from Donna Mae Congson. I got one, thanks! It should be all of us could have a pen but since we are so many and the pen are only limited, we decided only early birds can get a pen. Sorry for the late comers better luck next time. And of course, a calendar and informative complimentary magazine from Avel Manansala known as "Bariles" to his blog. Thanks a lot!

GENSAN Bloggers

As the tradition, bloggers always took a bunch of photos for them to post it to their blog. But the most favorite part for M.U.D was the eating session. Come on guys don't deny that. *winks*

It's another memorable night for the bloggers and a fruitful one. Looking forward to see you again on the next M.U.D.

SOCCSKSARGEN Plurkies/Bloggers at Blugre'

It was 26th of February I got SMS from Sir Avel to join the PLURK FIESTA among the other plurkies/bloggers of GenSan at Blugre' coffee shop. The Agenda was: 1st Soccsksargen Bloggers Eyeball . It was my first time to meet them all in person though I had met them already in blogosphere except to Kuya Avel since I've met him during MBS2 .

Here are the list for those who attend:

1. Avel Manansala - Bariles

2. Sheng Marie

3.Gilbert Tan - knowread knowrite

4. Loreen Buenavista - Samara Fae

5. Jessamin Gepte - jes

6. Kristan Jan Q. Franco - Tanchi

7. Mario Pison, Jr. - Rammyboi

8. leonardpe

9.Kyawster

10. Mommy Blogger - Jinky

I had a great time meeting you all. You guys ROCK! Can't wait on the next M.U.D. ( Meet up Day)..

Oh Manila!

It was 7th of Feb. my departure from General Santos City going to Manila. Cebu Pacific flight was delayed by an hour. We left Gensan at 3:30 p.m. and we arrived at 5:30 p.m. Waited for Sherilou's to fetch us - she was 2 hours late compared to our flight. =( To reduced our boredom my friend Morian and I were roaming around inside the international airport and took a bunch og photos.


I stayed in Manila for 1 week. I was there for some reasons. Had to witnessed baby Cali Christening and for my medical check-up at U.S.T Hospital. Don't worry guys its nothing serious. Been in Manila for so many times already. We went to Tagaytay and got the best Bulalo in town. It's so cold in there, much better if you have someone to hug to keep you warm- haha! It was a memorable trip. On the next day after Tagaytay, it was a Valentine's Day. I missed Gensan and it much better if I did celebrate my Valentine's day in Gensan for sure it will be a wonderful one since a friend of mine invited me to watch David Pomeranz Concert. I just loved his songs - it's my all time favorite. My friends and I end up shopping in Glorietta Mall during Valentine's day. But we had witness a helicopter throwing rose petals on air..It was so fantastic.... I only seen that in the movie but now it was real....

roaming around inside the airport

dinner somewhere in Q.C. near ABS-CBN

at the reception ( baby Cali Christening)

with my friend Che

What I don't like in Manila was the traffic and the time flies so swiftly .. You can't accomplish all the things that you wanted for the day..


Now let me ask you. Have you ever been to Manila? Do you like to live there for the rest of your life?

Dandy's Photo Entry "“Tahanan ni Maria’s Photo Exhibit”

I was elated to know that few of the photos that my cousin Dandy submitted for "Tahanan ni Maria Photo Exhibit" one photo was chosen by the panel of judges and included to the said contest. There were 34 photos and they will only get top 5 best shots. Lucky winners will get P5,000.00 and will be announced in March 2009. Please vote for my cousin photo at Bariles Republic Bloggers' Choice Award .

Thank you for your support. Congratulations also to the other photographers for the job well done. You guys rock!

My mother took me skating

**My mother took me skating**

(By: Jack Prelutsky)

My mother took me skating
And we glided on the ice
I wasn't very good at it
And stumbled more than twice

My mother made a figure eight
And since it seemed like fun
I tried a little trick myself
And made a figure one

How cute she read out loud to her mom today. Lea is cute and smart kid. I remembered when she was 3 years old, she's very talkative and sing a song that I had never heard before - well simply because she just composed it =) Lea just made her parents so proud..

My Very First.....

I took baking class few months ago. Last Wednesday we had our cake presentation for us to practiced and applied what we have learned. Well, this is my very first 3 layered cake. For an amateur like me, I think the outcome was not bad at all. A friend of mine gave some postive remarks that my cake looks like a fondant. I have my partner with me who made this 3 layered cake a successful one and she is also a very good friend of mine.

As you can see those gumpaste ( flowers and stars) I made them few weeks ago. I feel so fulfilled after the presentation. Wanna take some slice? =)

we did the table skirting

with my fellow baking classmates

with my partner and close friend - Leny