I got the quote from a friend’s blog…

Am I in love?

Yes- since I’m waiting.
The other never waits.
Sometimes I want to play the part of the one who doesn’t wait;
I try to busy myself elsewhere, to arrive late; but I always lose at this game,
whatever I do, I find myself there, with nothing to do, punctual, even ahead of time.
The lover’s fatal identity is precisely: ‘I am the one who waits.‘

- Roland Barthes

… and YES I do admit I am the one who waits.

… and I’m tired of waiting.

sigh…

Is it too much to ask for happiness? Is it too much to ask for solitude?

Is it too much to ask for a new beginning? Is it too much to ask for love?

Is it too much to ask for the sun to shine on this rainy day?

here’s a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow – says it all.

The day is cold, and dark, and dreary

It rains, and the wind is never weary;

The vine still clings to the mouldering wall,

But at every gust the dead leaves fall,

And the day is dark and dreary.

My life is cold, and dark, and dreary;

It rains, and the wind is never weary;

My thoughts still cling to the mouldering Past,

But the hopes of youth fall thick in the blast,

And the days are dark and dreary.

Be still, sad heart! and cease repining;

Behind the clouds is the sun still shining;

Thy fate is the common fate of all,

Into each life some rain must fall,

Some days must be dark and dreary.

I accompanied my Indonesian friend to have her camera fixed in Gilmore Center, it was actually my first time go there. Of course, it was just an complex of IT stores – nothing interesting to me hehe…

What I found interesting was “Our Big Little Store” beside the complex, it’s a small Chinese grocery with a casual dining area at a very affordable price.

People would be able to buy some chinese goodies here without going to Binondo and they serve the best Fresh Lumpia! The lumpia was prepared upon ordering and was made from the freshest ingredients, I could actually eat the whole lumpia on my own…

I was able to try their Maki (not the Japanese maki) but the Chinese maki similar to an eggdrop soup that’s colored brown. The soup was really good and did not have a trace of saltiness in it. I also tried the Machang, Chicken Noodle Soup, Kikiam, Chicken Feet, Crab Egg - which was just ordinary. A perfect ending to our meal was the Almond Cake – which really tastes and smells good. Drinks to pair with the meal were the Soy Milk & Cane Juice.

After Gilmore, me and other friends were planning to watch Eiga Sai at Shang but the movie scheds conflicted our schedule. So we went off to Megamall to hang out at Red Mango Frozen Yogurt. I love Fro Yo – and I like it plain without the toppings, it’s also healthier that way.

Our next stop was a sumptuous but inexpinesive dinner at the ever so popular authentic Thai resto carinderia SOM’s in Rockwell. 5 hungry females ordered the Red Beef Curry, Green Beef Curry, Spring Roll, Squid in Garlic & Pepper Sauce, Pad Thai, Catfish Salad, Fish Cakes, and Chicken Fried Rice. Of course, we didnt finish it all but it was oh soooo good!

Last stop for me was the CBTL at Promenade. I was too full to order anything. I just stayed for a while then went home to retire.

It was such a fun day, I like weekends like this. simple, inexpensive yet gastronomic….

Downside of the day: I didnt bring my camera =(

I think I had a Great Today – the last day of the month, although I had my “arrhythmia” – it was still a blast.

Before Arryhthmia – Lunch at Choto Stop, Little Tokyo.

I was supposed to eat here with my atsca friends last Saturday but we went here when it was closing time. So, I Invited my dear Indonesian friend to have lunch here. I ordered the OAP recommended Beef Bento Cubes at Php 220 and it was to die for. the beef was tender, tasty, mouthwatering, heavenly and simply delicious. My friend ordered the Unagi Bento and for Php 280, the unagi was fresh and flavored with teriyaki sauce which surely exceeded my expections. I dont have photos of the meal since I wasnt able to bring a camera, but I will surely return to the place and of course a second serving of the Beef Bento =)

After Arryhthmia – LaserExtreme: Laser Tag Adventure

After watching Barney & Robin in How I Met Your Mother play Laser Tag, I have been so curious to experience the game. Good thing, Market! Market! opened the very first multi-level laser tag arena in the country at Php 170 – Php 190 per game. After an impulsive invite to my colleagues, we enjoyed a 20 minute extremely exciting fantasy game – laser tagging each other. The arena was complete with Star Wars looking props, Sound effects; and our laser guns and illuminating vests makes the game more exciting. It was like a sci-fi movie indeed. There were 8 of us in the arena and we divided ourselves in two teams. Our team lost and I was actually the last in the ranking – but I think there was a glitch in the system because I seldom get tagged and i have tagged a lot of people. arrrghhh…. anyway, it was still one heck of a game, will surely do it again.

For more details, check the site out: http://www.lazerxtreme.com.ph/

This is the last day of Jun-e, there is actually a meaning behind the “Jun-e” Lol, if you know what/who I mean.

What I want to say is that, Arryhthmia and All, I hope this is going to be last day I will experience Arryhthmia and I THINK I’m now willing to let go, on the Last Day of Jun-e.

I was busily working, all eyes on the computer monitor, focused, invincible, then I heard a very familiar baritone voice – a voice I’ve been missing so much.

I thought I was having aarrhythmia….

An arrhythmia (ah-RITH-me-ah) is a problem with the speed or rhythm of the heartbeat. During an arrhythmia, the heart can beat too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm.

sigh…..

you still make my heart beat faster and slower at the same time.

will my heart stop beating for you?

Our friends decided to eat at Nodasho Japanese Restaurant. I was clueless to which restaurants are good but I think all of them are all Japanese authentic.

Upon entering the restaurant, everything was already japanese: people, furniture, wine bottles, books, music and of course food… We were seated inside a private room with the japanese floor tables, I am not really sure what you call them.

We really dont what to order so we just tried was familiar to us. Also, I already ate an early dinner with my parents so I was already full. Here’s the photos of the food that we ordered.

Mushroom Appetizer

Tonkatsu

Beef Teriyaki

Miso

My friends and I enjoyed the meal, I cant really say anything about Japanese cuisine but there is really something different with the meals – and does feels like Japanese.

I do hope to try other Japanese meals on my next visit.

Suggestions, Anyone?

I was able to visit Choto Stop: a Php 75 Store in Little Tokyo. It’s typical convenience store filled with Japanese goodies.

For people who are looking for authentic Japanese goods, this is the place to be.

One product did stood out for me…..

the Japanese Ice Cream Sandwich of LOTTE: yummy and not so sweet vanilla ice cream enveloped in tasty wafer. This is really a Must Try, you wouldnt have second thoughts in getting a second serving. The Ice Cream stock is usually gone within the day of delivery, so it’s better to call the store first if they still have inventory.

Choto Stop Japanese Grocery +632 759-5560

 

Finally, I and my friends were able to visit the much raved Little Tokyo, a little strip hidden in Pasong Tamo, near Makati Cinema Square.

Upon entering the alley like entrance, you will be greeted by japanese lanterns, decors and of course authentic japanese restaurants.

I never thought that a japanese community – even a small one – is active here in Makati. 

I have never been to Japan, but the place feels so Japanese to me. It feels like I’m not in Makati.

Of course, our visit will never be complete without trying the signature dishes of the restaurants here….

Before my parents went home to Naga, we had a quick dinner in Seafood Island, we ordered Dapitan’s Pride – crabs, squid, clams, fish, liempo and lots of rice. I think the meal was around Php 700. Although, the cooking is rather ordinary, I always get a knack from eating boodle style.

I wanted to blog about Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen but there’s like plenty of movie reviews out there hehe… My take on the movie, it has too much of robotic fight scenes – I like the first Transformers movie better. Yet, Sam & Mikaela are hot hehe…

Anyway, one side story of the movie is Sam & Mikaela’s difficulty or rather resistance in saying the 3 Word, 8 Letter, I Love You.

Why is it so difficulty to say I Love You?

Back in the olden days, Men would cry their hearts out: I Love You, to the woman they love. The rule of the heart, you cant kiss nor hold hands with a guy before he says I Love You.

In our generation, Couples would have reached the maximum base before the I Love You. Relationship Statuses have evolved to: It’s Complicated, Open Relationship, Special Friendship, Mutual Understanding, Friends with Benefits and the likes…..

Translation: In the past, A man would brave to say I Love You to gain the attention and love of the woman they fancy. In the present, A man would say I Love You at the time he really means it.

So can we conclude that I Love You in the present time is more meaningful than the I Love You in the past?

I honestly dont know, all I know is that saying I Love You is not easy, because loving can be difficult, but always worth it.