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On the Loose: @ideeli Christmas Shopping

It’s been a while since we did an On the Loose post. Not that we haven’t done any shopping. On the contrary, I think I have reached my [self-imposed] quota for 2011. Now, before you play the world’s smallest violins for me, 2012 is just a few days away. I’ll be resetting my shopping count [...]

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Wanderlust: Macy’s Annual Thanksgiving Parade

Millions from all over the world lined the streets of Midtown Manhattan in New York City early Thursday morning to secure great spots for the 85th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. The parade began promptly at 9:00 am on Central Park West at West 77th Street and traveled south. Then, it veered left to go east [...]

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Celebrations: Happy Birthday, @vera_ftw!!!

I opened my now-dormant Friendster today to read this testimonial that Ms V wrote for me some few years ago…when the testimonial field was used for an actual testimony rather than a message board for personal messages. And it went: …in retrospect, one of the best summers of my life was when i met her. although [...]

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Celebrations: Inadvertently Domesticated Turns 1

So, it seems like a birthday post is in order. Inadvertently Domesticated is 1 today!!! photo credit: The Lunch Tray To be honest, we were unprepared. We would have not remembered our anniversary if it were not for the greetings from our readers, Twitter followers and Facebook friends!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you, sistahs!!!!! [...]

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Le Critique: Hole in the Wall: Centrale Kitchen & Bar

Centrale Kitchen & Bar 1825 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA (209) 939-1825 With the limited choices in the area, Centrale Kitchen & Bar (also turns up as Centrale Restaurant & Lounge in Internet searches) has quickly become my go-to place for a good dining experience. The food, the ambience, the service and the crowd are just the [...]

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Le Critique: Hole in the Wall: Angèle Restaurant & Bar

Angèle Restaurant & Bar 540 Main St Napa, CA 94559-3353 (707) 252-8115 In truth, I am easy to please when it comes to food. But you know what, this meal we had at Angèle has been one of the best meals of my life. It was the most perfect thing because every dish, basically, everything [...]

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Celebrations: Curtsies to a Little Princess

A son is a son until he comes of age. A daughter is a daughter all her life. – Gaelic Proverb Yes, yes. I am weeks late for my Little HRH’s birthday post. I have started several drafts, but none seem good enough for progression. The thing is, I am finding it rather hard to [...]

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Music and Lyrics: Crush by Dave Matthews Band

A year ago from today, Chef and I tied the knot in Caleruega, a quaint chapel on top of the hill in Tagaytay, Philippines. This was 4 months after our civil wedding in San Francisco. Ms C helped me plan the wedding while she was in Manila part of the time and I was in [...]

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Wanderlust: New Year’s Eve in Rome

Up until 6 years ago, I welcomed the New Year in the Philippines. It was loud and chaotic, with people throwing firecrackers. In larger places that can afford P5,000 a pop, there are fireworks displays. The idea is to make noise. And plenty of it. The next day, there would be a number of people [...]

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On the Loose: Christmas Shopping

Christmas shopping was a lot easier and faster this year. I do not know if it was because most of our family, friends and godchildren are overseas or because I did this year’s shopping with my husband. I am more inclined to believe that it is the latter. LOL. But, we did only have very [...]

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Mommy Adventures + Le Critique + IMHO: Another Kind of Program, A Different Kind of Christmas Spirit

On December 15th, Um, Mommy and I experienced a different kind of Christmas Holiday Program presented by our children’s school. I have got to say, I was somewhat culture-shocked. The program was divided into three parts. There was a play performed by the students from Kindergarten to fourth grade, some sort of “piano recital” and [...]