tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57267232024-02-29T02:54:08.818+08:00VineyardThe so-called "garden" of my observations and thoughts.Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.comBlogger484125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-3310865453568523622012-12-28T12:06:00.000+08:002012-12-28T12:06:23.267+08:00A Random Tea PostChecking out the shelves and canisters. Found out there's lots of tea in the house: we haven't really consumed even half of what my sister and cousin gave us.
If my grandmother is still alive, these would be gone in days because she drinks tea instead of coffee. At least once a day.
Maybe it's time to bring out mom's tea set to induce people at home to drink tea?
Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-58972660043528652632012-12-01T21:39:00.000+08:002012-12-10T05:51:15.176+08:00December 1, 2012Bee arrived from Cebu a little past eight this morning. Met her at the NAIA airport. I wasn't sure at first if we're going to rent a car, take a taxi, if Bee will drive her own car, if Bee will drive a rented car, or one of their family drivers will pick us up. Turns out a family driver did pick us up. We first passed through the PAL cargo to pick up Bee's diving gear, then weJinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-62851920084515224582012-11-29T23:59:00.000+08:002012-12-10T06:14:15.421+08:00ACI Christmas PartyGot dragged to attend the ACI party by Vikki who actually waited for me to finish downloading data for the ALCO report before heading to the ground floor where the bank car is waiting. Lean joined us in the car.
The venue is 7th High, and hearing that there is heavy traffic at the Makati, the driver took a short cut to Global City via Newport Mall/Airport road, and we ended up on the otherJinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-32918998575906111332012-05-06T18:40:00.000+08:002012-05-07T07:05:51.635+08:00Flores de Mayo Flores de Mayo has started. It's also the Feast Day of St. Dominic Savio. All the sacristans (altar boys) were in attendance in church today. During the offering, they lined up to lay down a rose each in front of the image of Mary. My brother and two of our friends used to be sacristans when we were kids. They were called Knights of the Altar back then, but I'm not sure if they still use it Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-16895265701911907442012-04-25T19:59:00.000+08:002012-05-06T22:32:27.201+08:00Ketchup Was at Friday's Glorietta with Jon. Decided to use my birthday voucher before the month ends. While waiting for one of our orders, I randomly took a picture of the ketchup bottle.I know someone in PNB Treasury who'd love this bottle of ketchup.This packaging is an improvement from the glass bottle where the opening was on top. A few years ago, I had to tell a Friday's waiter to help another Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-6584606423781390802012-04-24T18:13:00.000+08:002012-05-06T22:16:24.646+08:00Pasalubong from Thailand Crisel handed this to me. Something from Thailand. Didn't even know she went there. <!-- multiply:no_crosspost -->Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-92232898077208142252012-04-09T16:35:00.000+08:002012-04-09T20:42:49.381+08:00Pasalubong from SagadaJon and his friends went to Sagada last Holy Wednesday and they came back Black Saturday, passing through Baguio City on the way home.He got me a wallet and bag tag souvenirs. He also bought 3 bottles of Sagada wine, which is 5% alcohol and tastes like Mompo.In Baguio, he bought some fresh strawberries and blueberries. Since strawberries and blueberries are included in fruits Ma should avoid Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-36750793754921198862012-04-08T18:29:00.000+08:002012-04-09T20:30:41.005+08:00Happy Easter 2012 Happy Easter!<!-- multiply:no_crosspost -->Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-51645269248092448002012-04-08T09:54:00.000+08:002012-04-09T00:59:36.194+08:00Bubble wrap poppingFinished the wafer cones earlier, which leaves the bubble wrap it came in free for popping :-) <!-- multiply:no_crosspost -->Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-66206359426609481022012-04-08T07:44:00.001+08:002012-04-09T00:51:11.655+08:003D videos in Youtube Realized some Youtube videos can now be viewed in 3D mode. Good thing I didn't throw away the 3D glasses that came with the MBLAQ CD, Blaqstyle 3D version.
Speaking of MBLAQ, JTuneCamp has turned on the 3D option for their "Cry" music video.<!-- multiply:no_crosspost -->Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-25379414718936857392012-03-15T07:16:00.000+08:002012-04-09T00:19:37.081+08:00Bianca and Snow Princess II's daughters, Bianca and Snow. Snow has retained her blue eyes, Bianca's eyes have turned "yellow"/amber as she grew older. They have two other sisters. One is orange like their mom, while the other is white with orange spots. Their father is a white cat.<!-- multiply:no_crosspost -->Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-12801695458683737462012-03-04T18:43:00.000+08:002012-04-09T00:10:30.121+08:00Day out with Sam, Li-ling and RaffySince I need a gown for Sam and Raffy's wedding, Sam brought me to the same shop where she had her gown made. It was a stall in 168 Mall in Divisoria. We were to meet in the Alabang train station, take the 10AM train to Tutuban station where we could walk towards 168 Mall.Problem is, I didn't know a jeepney ride from Pacita to StarMall Alabang would take an hour. I thought it would be 30 Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-34561583039755397352012-02-21T06:35:00.000+08:002012-04-08T23:38:31.205+08:00Back at RITMAnti-rabies post exposure treatment entails several shots over a 30-day period. Had to wake up early to get to RITM early so that there won't be a long line when we get there.<!-- multiply:no_crosspost -->Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-26451739049774646522012-02-14T15:10:00.000+08:002012-04-08T23:33:41.539+08:00Bacchi's Valentine GiftBacchi II the cat, had a back foot stuck at the top of the aviary while he was climbing down. He eventually ended up dangling upside down and howling, which brought his plight to our attention (Ma and me). I held him and tried to nudge his foot free, one manouver must have hurt badly so he bit me. I didn't even feel the pain, concentrating on the foot, until Mama told me to let go because his Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-67390674401848920932012-02-08T22:01:00.000+08:002012-04-08T23:08:23.769+08:00hello? :-) Just had to take a picture... cause I find this scene amusing.<!-- multiply:no_crosspost -->Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-63696336035424028122012-01-22T12:52:00.000+08:002012-04-08T22:59:47.525+08:00Church stuff: 22Jan2012For this year, our parish organized a Visita Iglesia to Panay and Boracay Islands.This image of Our Lady of Sto. Rosario at the church entrance is actually a mosaic of faces of parishioners who submitted/emailed their pictures.Cool, huh?<!-- multiply:no_crosspost -->Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-74571724901917439452012-01-20T23:47:00.000+08:002012-04-08T22:50:14.167+08:00Gas Station The taxi passed by a gas station to refuel. Beside us was a big truck. Not able to take a good wide shot picture of it... but it makes you want to ask: "Optimus Prime, is that you?" :-)<!-- multiply:no_crosspost -->Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-29782694943232222142012-01-20T22:21:00.000+08:002012-04-08T22:35:28.932+08:00Happy Chinese New Year: 2012Tullett Prebon sent these cupcakes yesterday to their clients to celebrate the Chinese New Year:<!-- multiply:no_crosspost -->Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-288601964327866552012-01-19T17:56:00.000+08:002012-04-08T22:04:45.350+08:00Sto. Nino Exhibit 2012It's the opening day of the Sto. Nino exhibit. They even got a lyre band playing. Weirdest thing was there were grapes scattered on the floor - I only realized it when I stepped on some.<!-- multiply:no_crosspost -->Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-3899094208813197432012-01-07T08:43:00.000+08:002012-04-08T21:46:35.739+08:00Santana GroveWaiting for K.O. and Rey at Santana Grove. Gonna be heading to the annual planning exercise.<!-- multiply:no_crosspost -->Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-11016208295485147482012-01-05T01:00:00.000+08:002012-04-08T17:46:07.935+08:00Chocolates! Someone gave out chocolates yesterday :-)<!-- multiply:no_crosspost -->Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-75751443386170727352011-12-31T21:00:00.000+08:002012-04-08T17:11:14.817+08:00Happy New Year 2012 <!-- multiply:no_crosspost -->Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-92173707398895963942011-12-26T18:30:00.000+08:002012-04-08T15:34:04.670+08:002011 Christmas Stash <!-- multiply:no_crosspost -->Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-13790337450806962302011-12-20T17:05:00.000+08:002011-12-20T22:17:53.227+08:00Malikmata: Pet pack? Was sipping coffee then suddenly stopped because my eyes thought it read Petpak. My brain said "what the..." then i looked again. Oh... Detpak. Hahaha. <!-- multiply:no_crosspost -->Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726723.post-88268457901781620402011-12-16T07:05:00.000+08:002011-12-16T12:29:16.384+08:00Food Tripping: Goya Chocolates, Part 4Goya Dark Seashells with dark cocoa filling is packaged the same way as Goya Seashells with praline filling.I like this since by default I like dark chocolate better than milk chocolate. Can't really taste the dark cocoa filling since 1) the filling is thin and 2) it probably tastes much like the dark chocolate coating.<!-- multiply:no_crosspost -->Jinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762546334619414471noreply@blogger.com0