the birth of a new blog

I know this would make me look like a geek but what the heck. This morning, I was reading a book on idiomatic expressions. I came across the phrase a slice of the cake. Although the idiom meant sharing something, my mind was flooded with food and restaurant thoughts. And a brilliant idea popped in my head. Why don't I start a blog about food!

Although I don't look like a happy eater because of my skinny frame, dudes, I am telling you... I am! I would rather spend on food than go to a movie house. I would rather buy food than purchase a new bag. I would rather give in to my craving than buy a a new cellphone. Gone are the days when I was a slave of new gadgets and signature clothes. This time around, I am a fan of food!

And thus came the birth of my new blog which I call a slice of the cake. Like the meaning it evokes, this blog aims to share with the blogosphere every stuff related to food. Blogmates, drum roll please! I humbly invite you to view my new project. Welcome to the blogosphere baby!

80s fanatic

Admit it. I know you are too!

There is something about the 80s music that keeps me glued to it. Whenever I get tired of listening to pop music in the air waves, I keep coming back to my collection of 80s hits. Like now, I suddenly remembered this REO Speedwagon song. I searched it in google and voila! Look what I found! A free download of the band's greatest hits! The album called Reo Speedwagon The Hits may be downloaded HERE.

I'm embedding the song In My Dreams and posting its lyrics here. Sing with me as we reminisce the old days!

There was a time some time ago
When every sunrise meant a sunny day, oh a sunny day
But now when the morning light shines in
It only disturbs the dreamland where I lay, oh where I lay
I used to thank the lord when Id wake
For life and love and the golden sky above me
But now I pray the stars will go on shinin, you see in my dreams you love me

Daybreak is a joyful time
Just listen to the songbird harmonies, oh the harmonies
But I wish the dawn would never come
I wish there was silence in the trees, oh the trees
If only I could stay asleep, at least I could pretend youre thinkin of me
cause nighttime is the one time I am happy, you see in my dreams

Chorus:
We climb and climb and at the top we fly
Let the world go on below us, we are lost in time
And I dont know really what it means
All I know is that you love me, in my dreams

I keep hopin one day Ill awaken, and somehow shell be lying by my side
And as I wonder if the dawn is really breakin
She touches me and suddenly Im alive

my birth certificate issues

And so I say goodbye to attending our training in Singapore. I was right after all. It really will take the National Statistics Office 6 months to alter my birth certificate.

Despite all the suggestions I had from my concerned friends and blogmates, the truth remains the same. Its a new and stricter procedure. No affidavits honored. The answer is Republic Act 9048. In simpler words, file a petition for correction of typographical error or change of first name. The blame still goes back to me. For not being responsible enough to fix it all this time.

So there goes the story of my birth certificate. As I say goodbye to the Kagan Seminar, I also say goodbye to the Great Singapore Sale 2008. But wait! Come to think of it. I can ask my friends to buy stuff for me! Oh dear. Such a clever idea! (C'mon, let me do this... I am processing myself..)

cheer up

I think it's about time I tag my blogmates. It's been awhile since I last did this. And I thought of spreading cheerfulness to the blogosphere. Copy the post below and share it to a friend.

The storm is over. The sun is shinning now. Smile at someone. Spread the happiness.

The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.
~Mark Twain

I'm tagging Vien, Farah, Mari, Bunnie and Tracy. Pass it on!

pamper your mama

Honestly, I have failed to do that my whole 29 years of existence. And last Saturday, as mama celebrated her 65th birthday, my husband and I weren't around again. We only followed them to Subic the next day.

Gino and I have seen how her eyes smiled the moment she saw us in our rented unit at Subic Homes. Especially when I gave her our gift. My ate whispered to me how glad mama was to see us there. Yet, as we drove home, I still had a guilty feeling of not being able to make her feel special. And as I reflected, I felt how much I failed to return all the love and care she has given me my whole life. And this morning, this LINK I got in my email stirred my soul more. Right after viewing it, I called my husband right away and told him of my plan. I thought of treating mama over lunch this Saturday.

Being a Kapampangan, without thinking twice, I knew right away where to bring her. Where else but Mangan! Mama is picky on what she eats. She doesn't like gourmet foods or anything Italian or Oriental. But she would definitely love something native. Something that would remind her of her home. And Mangan will surely be able to do that.

Ssshh. She doesn't know this yet. I asked my brother to bring her to Robinson's Galleria on Saturday. "Tell her you need to show her something...", I told my bro. I can't wait to see mama's reaction!

coffee break ver. 1.29

They say that you will somehow get the picture of a person's character by looking at the things she carries in her bag.


Some carry just their essentials. While others seem to carry their lives in their handbags. While most women don't leave their homes without a bag, I know quite a number who would rather be bag-less and just carry a lipgloss in their pockets. In this week's coffee break, let's talk personal.

What's in your everyday bag?

lifehouse mania in manila

We were there! The loud applause. The noisy crowd. The lights moving with the music. It was a moment my husband and I will always remember!


We arrived just in time as the concert started half past 8. The crowd started shrieking the minute Jason Wade and his group went on stage. Of course I was part of that noisy audience. I was even standing up the most part of the 1 hour plus plus show! The crowd went wild when Lifehouse sang their hits like Hanging by a Moment, Broken, First Time, Spin, Where You Are, Blind, Simon and of course... You and Me. I wanted to take a video of the concert but, sitting at the Upper Box, the band looked liked midgets in the LCD of my camera. Thanks to Youtube though. Here's Jason singing our wedding song.

I hope this isn't their first and last visit in our country. My husband and I wish to see more of them soon!