Magic Mike on theaters June 29

Tell me you're not excited to meet these fabulous, thong-baring, ab-tastic, panty-dropping hunks of Magic Mike!

The movie isn't exactly PG-rated. Those ties are the updated version of the Chippendale's famous bow ties.

Dinner from an Unexpected Source

I've been hearing that despite the shady reputations of motels, they do actually deliver good food. So one night of pure randomness, I ordered Crispy Pata (P320) from Orchid Garden Hotel, which is one of the "flower group motels" here in Pasig. They originally suggested I get their pancit specialties but later decided I wanted it to go with hot, steaming rice. Within 30 minutes, my hot, steaming, juicylicious Crispy Pata was at my doorstep! 

That's Mateo and his new hair. I call him Maddox now. LOL. If I can only be Angelina...

And the flowers are for nothing special, really. I like keeping flowers in the house to breathe a little life into the apartment. A little arrangement my suki made for me this week. 

Tao Kae Noi: Thailand's Most Popular Snack

The trailer got me curious enough to try out Thailand's most popular snack food, Tao Kae Noi. When I chanced upon this at the grocery, I grabbed two bags. It's basically crispy seaweed tempura. Calorie-wise it's actually quite low, free of preservatives and additives. It is said to be always out of stock in 7-Elevens, and it actually even has its own brand store. Asian boyband "Beast" endorses the product, to appeal to its vast young buying market!

The verdict: I love it in all it's seaweed tempura goodness! But did you know there's an even more interesting story behind it?

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Top Ittipat is only 26 years old and a billionaire because of this tasty snack. "The Billionaire" tells of his story of how as a 16 year old, he was an online game addict; at 17 he dropped out to sell chestnuts; at 18 his family went bankrupt with an immense 40million Baht debt and by 19 years old, he created the seaweed snack that earns 800 million Baht per year with 2,000 staff.

What's your favorite flavour?

Magnolia Full Cream Milk

Back in the day when I was a little tot, I would have mountain loads of Magnolia Full Cream Chocolate Milk packaged in these cute little reusable glass bottles. Sadly, these are no longer in the market. I'm still convinced it tasted better just because it's bottled in glass.



This is the closest my kids will ever get to the old Magnolia. It's so good, it's like drinking liquid ice cream! And the kids love pairing it with Koko Krunch. Which is another favorite of mine.







What's your favorite childhood combo?

Missing Boracay

Boracay, I really do miss you. 

The 2012 Philippine Independence Day Celebrations: A Free Party for a Free Philippines

Before I go any further, please feel free to read up the rest of my blog!

It's the Philippines' 114th Independence Day next week! There's a multitude of events is lined up at the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park prepared by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, the Department of Tourism and Rock Ed Philippines. The celebration also covers the 25th Anniversary of the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines.

This year’s commemoration will be held with a twist: Party Kalayaan! From morning to midnight, the grandstand will be filled with music, laughter, lights and love for the country as the various proceedings were meticulously selected to embody the best of the Philippines as a strong reminder of what it means to be Filipino.