Me and My Big Mouth (Figuratively Speaking, That Is…)

This week, I’ve been quite a pain to most people around me simply because, well, the bratinella mode in me has been manifesting itself in more ways than one. And so, I’ve unwittingly offended some people, even members of my family, for that matter. Why can’t I just shut my mouth? Or better yet, I wish I can be programmed so that my mouth wouldn’t utter a word unless my brain has finished composing the best diplomatic answer to a question. That way, I wouldn’t annoy and infuriate the unsuspecting people who are close to me, patience need not be tried, and I wouldn’t feel that nagging guilt right now.

I’m sorry.

That simple statement is for someone I’ve been constantly a pain to these past few days, and even for quite some time now. And if ever I’ll be forgiven tonight, I can only be thankful to that person for putting up with a brat like me. Of course, I also have to do my share of the bargain. Can I promise to stop being a brat? Well, I really can't guarantee that one 100% BUT I'll try harder to put some reins on my bratty little self. Wish me luck!

Happy Birthday, Wino!

Tuesday night saw me hanging out with my good old BCS41 peeps as we celebrated Wino’s birthday at Yellow Cab Pizza along Diosdado Macapagal Highway. Good thing I was allowed to join the crew on a short notice, especially since Wino will be going back to Canada next week. My parents were generous enough to drive me to and from, since I’m not yet allowed to go on commute yet.

It was 8:05 PM, and I was running 2 hours late from the agreed meeting time of 6:00 PM. Gosh, was that really me??? Anyway, I got there just in time for whatever’s left of the pasta and pizza, plus photo ops of course. Since Kaybee and Mitzi still had an early morning work schedule the next day, and Shaine still had to go on night shift the same night, we capped our mini-reunion off by hanging out at nearby Starbucks for more catching up over frappes and cheesecakes.where Kit and Raiza caught up with the group.

Pizza-and-pasta combo just never disappoints... thanks Wino! :)

'Missing these guys already...

*sigh*

We would have been joined by a couple more peeps from our batch, but since they couldn’t make it on a Tuesday night, ‘guess we’ll have to do this again pretty soon, aight?

Happy birthday to Wino, and thank you for the generous treat. And to BCS41 peeps, let’s do this again REALLY soon, yes?

Easter Food Trip

Easter Sunday has always been a reason for celebration in my family, being the old-fashioned Roman Catholics that my parents are. So after celebrating the morning mass in our cathedral, our trio was having a sort-of debate on where was the best place to have our Easter Lunch. My dad suggested we go to Greenbelt 5 food strip, while mom was hinting on Serendra. I solved the problem by suggesting this new place in Tagaytay owned by Happy Ongpauco, which boasted of noteworthy Filipino dishes, some of which have been handed down by family friends, the likes of Susan Roces. The place I was referring to was Pamana, not too far off from Tagaytay City’s famous rotunda.

An ancestral house converted into a classy Filipino restaurant

We didn’t have a reservation that day, so I was sorely crossing my fingers that we would still be accommodated in spite of. We got to the place around 30 minutes from the Cathedral (Thanks to a light Sunday traffic along Aguinaldo Highway!), and good thing the place wasn’t crowded yet so we scored a nice corner spot on the 2nd floor where we basked in the cool Tagaytay breeze coming from the veranda. 

Well, what can I say? Yes the place has got a very cozy and classy Filipino interior that was blended well with mementos from the Ongpauco family throughout the years, and somehow Pamana offers a relaxed ambiance that’s perfect for any intimate family gatherings and get-togethers. As for the food, well, it was definitely Filipino and it was good. We ordered the famous Three Way Adobo (Chicken adobong puti, adobo flakes and native adobo spareribs served all-in-one), Davao’s Baked Sugpo Sa Taba Ng Talangka, Pancit Canton Con Lechon (Pancit Canton topped with pork lechon), Sinigang na Bulalo, and Tawilis (Never miss out on this specialty whenever you’re in Tagaytay!). For dessert, I ordered their Bibingka with Quesong Puti (2-piece mini biningka topped with quesong puti and salted eggs) while my parents shared on Turon served with Ube ice cream on top (Which, according to my mom, was a little too sweet for her taste – the turon, that is.)

The Ongpauco legacy

Yum!!!

Happy Easter, from Erning and Letty :)

Overall, I wouldn’t mind going back to the place with family or friends whenever I’ll be in the mood for some fine dining Filipino cuisine within the vicinity of Tagaytay. Kudos to Happy for another job well done, and for sharing to us some of their family’s delectable heritage. Happy Easter everyone! :)

In Review: Clash Of The Titans

"If I do this, I do it as a man." - Sam Worthington as Perseus

My anticipation for this movie started on the day I saw its theatrical trailer a couple of months back. In fact, the anticipation builds up as its opening day drew near, and that’s when I knew I just had to watch it on its day 1. Of course, it just had to be in 3D fashion for our trio – me and my parents – only this time, unlike the last time with Alice In Wonderland, I wasn’t in it for the special effects nor seeing Johnny Depp on the big screen; I was in it for the entire movie. 

Something noteworthy from this movie, given its excellent visual effects and overall production, is Sam Worthington. Ever since he starred in the record-breaking blockbuster Avatar, he’s been on the radar as another one of those promising actors Tinseltown’s got, and Clash of the Titans proved to be a good break for the dude. Sam was just right to play the role of demigod Perseus, and he was pretty good where his acting skills were concerned – something that was a bit overshadowed by the lavish visual effects and 3D graphics from Avatar. 

Oh, and another thing about the movie was that it's well worth the ticket even if you're up for 3D or even in 2D viewing, just as long as you get to see on the big screen. Trust me. And if I may be allowed some spoilers along the way, ladies, please DO NOT EXPECT some heavy love story along the way because it won't be coming to you AT ALL. Although, the movie leaves room for plenty of human drama coupled with heavy action, in swords-and-shields fashion.

TITANS.will.CLASH... in 3D!!! ^_^

So that's basically it for my movie review. Honestly, it took me a LOT of convincing for my parents to let me out of the house and see the movie since I'm supposed to be on my recovery period still. But, just as I had mentioned previously in this entry, the movie's just too good to miss out on its 1st day.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend, y'all! :)