Delectable discoveries in Tagaytay

Here are two great food stops you can check out when you find yourself in Tagaytay... both tried and tested by amateur food and hotel enthusiasts - my honey and myself. :)

GREEK TAVERNA


Lovely blue interiors exuding feelings of calm and coziness.

Hon and I have been to Tagaytay many, many times and we've passed by this quaint, little restaurant along the road going to the more famous spots like Leslie's and Dencio's. Then one time, we decided to give it a try. We were intrigued by it, and since we both love mediterranean food, we checked it out.


Posters and pictures of Greece adorn the walls...making the Mediterranean experience even more authentic.


One of the most popular Greek dishes, the moussaka. Theirs is the best and most authentic we have tasted so far!


Honey's Lamb dish was superb!


My beef gyros was delicious! And so was our appetizer. I forgot what it was called. :)


The special greek sauce, fired up with a little Tabasco.



After our wonderful meal, a little pose with Manos, the owner. We had a great time, Mr. Manos! Thanks much!

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ANTONIO'S GRILL



Breakfast at Antonio's Grill is like no other. If you're after the distinct flavors of a Filipino almusal, they got a menu of delightful dishes that'll put your day on the right track.



Welcome to Antonio's Grill!


Tocino Espesyal


My arroz caldo was yummy! *Burp!* Busog! :)


Crispy tawilis for sides. And a glass of their special fresh dalandan juice.

Great food + the company of the man you love = one happy vacation.

Boxer Babe!

I'm finally back to boxing, after a 4-month hiatus. And loving it!



I have yet to polish my moves and strengthen my endurance. Next week, my new instructor, Obet, will incorporate a bit of muay thai into my workouts. Cool!


With Obet and Rolly at Gold's Gym. Picture-picture after my workout. :)

One of the best ways to sweat out the pounds? Boxing! Try it!
The Ringside Boxing Club @ Gold's Gym Galleria. Tel. No. 634-0908

Endless meaty delights at BRAZIL BRAZIL

Looking for delectable grilled meat? Satisfy your carnivorous craving at BRAZIL BRAZIL, where they serve endless grilled delights!

Hon and I had dinner at their Metrowalk branch, and we tried their buffet for only 550++ per head. Aside from the mouth-watering dishes the buffet had to offer, their grill offered the promise of soft, juicy and savory meats.




Delicious dishes and desserts offered at the buffet table..


Colorful masks that adorned the walls of the restaurant..



There's a green-and-red-faced yoyo on each table. Put the green face up, and they serve you all the grilled goodies non stop! Different types of pork, different types of beef, various kinds of fish, grilled chicken, grilled corn, grilled bananas, grilled apples and grilled pineapple. Ooh la la! Plate's getting full? Flip the yoyo and put the red face up to take a breather.



Sarap! Winner! :)
After paying for our reasonably priced, super yummy meals, I went to the grill and posed for the cam! The cook and waiters were watching us with big smiles, and gladly gave us our yoyo to take home. :)



BRAZIL BRAZIL!
Metrowalk, Ortigas
Power Plant, Rockwell, Makati

Updates...

Because of the Strata fire last last week, we (Wave 89.1 and Jam 88.3) were forced to broadcast in Antipolo where our transmitter is located. It's a resthouse that, for me, seems to be on the very far end, topmost part of Antipolo.



We did our boardwork there for two days. Our booth was open air. And mother nature's beauty surrounded us... clean air, grass and trees, barking dogs, ants, moths, fireflies, you name it. Medyo hassle...but it was a fun experience.


Jun DJ playing while on board. My shift up next, but first, let's pose for the cam!

DJ Ric of Jam 88.3, crammed in such a small space.


View from the rooftop. O diba... province na province ang dating? :)

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Finally got the chance to see my besty again after so many weeks (or was it months?) Had dinner with Len & Edward at Omakase in Tomas Morato.



Edward made libre because he just recently celebrated his birthday. Yey! Thanks Edward!
Then, coffee at Starbucks in ABS CBN. After that, on our way to the parking lot, we stopped to say hello to the High and Mighty Prime! Eto nga't may picture pa ko. Probinsyana! :)

The Best Romantic Movies

I got inspired by Jada and Ari's topic for the Top 8 at 8 Sumthn Sumthn today. THE TOP ROMANTIC MOVIES OF ALL TIME. After I helped them come up with the list, I decided to blog my choices, movies that will never fail to make me cry or go "awww.."

My top 2 choices are (and you'll have to agree with me on this)...



I really can't think of anything else that beats the chemistry of John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale in Serendipity, with Annie Lennox singing "Waiting in Vain" in the background. And who didn't love Pride & Prejudice? When the guy said, "I..love...I love you.." I burst into tears. When it comes to romance, you'll never go wrong with Jane Austen.

And here are the other titles on my list...

My Celebrity Look-alikes

My cool celebrity look-alike collage from MyHeritage.com. Get one for yourself.

Powerbooks is on sale, so my beau and I bought a few reads yesterday at their Shangri-La branch. Guess what I got? A couple of Nancy Drew books! The classic hard-bound ones. :)



I remember when I was in fifth grade. We didn't have money to buy pocketbooks, so I just borrowed the classic Nancy drew books from the library. They had the complete set (or almost complete), and I remember reading it all from 1 to 60 or 70 something, can't really remember. But I read them all. And I simply adored Nancy Drew!

So when I saw them yesterday, I was happily reminded of my younger years, and I knew I had to grab as many as I could. And the never-ending sleuthing begins!

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Over lunch at Chocolate Kiss today, my beau and I talked about life (as always) - experiences, ideas, and the reason why I wrote this entry - career. I found myself telling him na sana my family would just put up a high school and I'll just work there. And I actually meant it.

Don't get me wrong. I love my job - as a dj. But as a manager - wow, it's exhausting! True, I am merely the assistant station manager, but still - handling the jocks, keeping the peace, coming up with meetings, putting things into action, acting according to your position, making sure you're worth what they're paying you - it's a tough job. I'm not really complaining. It's just that if I had a choice - I WANT TO START DOING SOMETHING ELSE.

1. I want to be a cook.
Actually, I want to be a chef. But I guess I have to start with being a cook first. :) I want to take up culinary arts. Learn to bake, learn to make scrumptious meals. Not just cook but to know also how to present food in such a way that nobody can ever resist. Then I want to have my own restaurant. I'll bake my own desserts, and if ever I have dayap cake, I'll make sure to call it Tangy Surprise to make it more interesting. :)

2. I want to study fashion design.
Yes, I want to be a fashion designer.

3. I want to learn how to speak fluent French and Spanish.
Admit it. This is absolutely impressive!

4. I want to own my own hotel.
Well, you'll never know. Dreams can come true!

I want to start doing something else but I don't know where to begin. I just know that, if I say...

"I'm the assistant station manager of Wave 89.1" people will go - "Wow" or "Really"

Empty.

"I can speak French." people will go - "Ooh, impressive!" or "Brilliant!"

"I'm a cook." people will go - "How interesting! So what is your specialty?"

Much better.

Updates...

I WENT TO CEBU FOR THE FIRST TIME! :)

And for someone who's new to the Queen City, I'm quite stupid because I didn't take any pictures. So I have nothing to share but stories, my dear friends.

Anyway, I was hired by Director Jackie Aquino to do the voice-over for Samsung Style Watch at the Waterfront Hotel - a 3-day fashion event featuring the works of topnotch designers from Cebu and Manila. It was a fabulous five-day stay for me! Living like a princess, I swear! Not only was I surrounded by beautiful and glamorous people, I was having the time of my life living like royalty - no tiring work, no driving, all our meals were buffet, someone cleaned the room in the morning, and someone turns the covers down and lays fluffy slippers by the bed at night. Buhay prinsesa! And the best part - no bill to worry about upon checking out. Heaven!

I didn't get to go sightseeing because we didn't have much leisure time. But I super enjoyed my stay. And I will go back DEFINITELY for a vacation next time. Shangri-La Mactan - wait for me! :)

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After a month of finishing all seven Harry Potter books, I've moved on to a new read and finished it during my Cebu break. Love it!


Sara Gruen's WATER FOR ELEPHANTS.
I got the book at A Different Bookstore in Eastwood, one of the titles the manager there recommended that I read. And I was not disappointed. The story is simple yet beautifully-told. And the "crying" moments will really get to you. I actually found myself teary-eyed and sniffing during rehearsals. Good thing nobody really noticed, or probably pretended not to. :)
Go read this. It's a good one.

The Magic of Harry Potter

For one whole month, I have journeyed with Harry Potter. I have read all seven books, and I immersed completely into the story, watching every twist and angle like seeing through Dumbledore's pensieve. I felt more than just a reader. I was part of all the triumphs and tribulations of three great friends - Harry, Ron and Hermione.

If you have not read the books, you are missing a great deal. People will talk about The Chosen One, and you will be left in the dark.

If you, like me, have gone on seven years of adventures with Harry, then you share my sentiments of joy, awe, and utmost praise to the creator of this wondrous epic tale - Joanne Kathleen Rowling.

30 days of journeying, of magic and wonder, of sleepless nights and crying my heart out. All of the incredible, wonderful adventures - both happy and sad - will forever be etched in my memory, like Harry's lightining scar.

I will definitely miss The Boy Who Lived.

Hot...hot...hot! ;)

Found something new and interesting to busy myself with...



Pole dancing.

My friends, Nadine and She, talked me into it. And now I'm hooked!

Since I didn't have the slightest idea how pole dancing was, I was in for a big surprise on my first day: PUCHA, ANG HIRAP! Akala ko kasi ganun ganun lang. Hehehe. Hirap pala. You really have to give 100% effort into it - imagine climbing the pole AND trying to look sexy at the same time. Sounds easy? Wait 'til you try it.



So there I was getting bruised while really doing my best to learn the moves. But I was enjoying every minute, especially the last part of the session where we get to do adlib moves on the pole and try to look absolutely seductive. Ooh-la-la! I was thinking, let me practice this on my man! Hehehe.

These are pictures taken on my first day. I had a blast! And yes, I will continue doing this until I'm as good as Kuya Ed, the awesome instructor. :)



Best way to feel sexy is to do something sexy. And pole dancing will really put you in the mood.



Interested? Call MOVEMENT DANCE STUDIO in Wilson St. Greenhills. Pole Dancing classes are scheduled MWSat, 6:30PM. See ya there! :)