These long weekends are spoiling us!
Oct 27 - Saturday
Stayed home in the morning watching DVDs and surfing the internet. Left the house at around 3:45 to catch the 4:30 mass in Santuario. Went to the NBC Tent at the Fort to look at the Bazaar. We were especially curious if the stall of Ikea products is there. It wasn't. But we found some interesting things: wagyu steak, salad dressings, and export overruns of American clothing brands. Of course we were so curious to find out what's so special about Wagyu beef, and so we bought a couple of packs. Also bought a cute Polo Ralph Lauren dress for my niece S. I was interested in the brand "Thea" which had white cotton nightgowns/lounging dresses which looked very nice and comfortable, but found the prices at P700-800 quite steep. I was still happy with my P80 night gowns from Divisoria. We had dinner at Italianni's, Bonifacio High Street after.
Oct 28- Sunday
Attended the 7th birthday party of GC, son of AC, my good friend at work. Met Hubby's family after.
Oct 29- Monday
Visited my late grandparents at Manila Memorial Park in Sucat. Went to my parents' house after for lunch. My niece S was at her element, charming us to the hilt. Met up with Hubby's family again to go to MC Depot in Fort and grocery shopping at S&R. It was my first time there, and it actually reminded me of Costco in the US. Had an early dinner at the S&R food court . Have you tried their Quarter Pound Burger? It was good!
Monday, October 29, 2007
Remembering Lolo and Lola
We started our yearly visit to our departed loved ones today ( a holiday here in Manila).My closest loved ones who have already left us would be my Grandfather (who died in August 2003) and Grandmother (who died in March 1998) . They are parents of my Mom. I would like to write about them and how they influenced my life:
1. My love for travel is greatly influenced by them. I still remember clearly when my grandfather joined the United Nations when I was about 4 years old. He was assigned in Zambia, Africa for several years and my grandmother would regularly write us, their grandchildren, about their adventures in Africa and their visits to several European countries. We would receive pictures of them in different countries, postcards, and letters. After the African assignment, my grandfather would be assigned to Egypt and Singapore for several years. But their greatest pleasure was to travel, and so they spent a lot of their R&R visiting Europe and the United States.
2. Both my grandfather and grandmother started their careers as teachers. My grandfather taught for several years as an expert with the United Nations and several universities as lecturer. And, he taught at a business graduate school until he was way past retirement age! I may have gotten some of my inspiration from them as a teacher. Unfortunately, they were not able to witness my career as a teacher, but I'm sure they're proud of what I do now.
3. My grandfather was able to successfully balance professional work as well as teaching. He was able to rise from the ranks to become one of the top executives in several corporations, while also teaching part-time in the evenings ( and I think only because he really loves teaching!).
4. My love for studying could be from my grandfather. My grandfather graduated with a degree in Education first, but that did not stop him from studying further. He continued on to finish his Accounting, Law and Masters in Industrial Relations degrees thereafter.
5. My grandmother was a very devoted wife and mother, and took very good care of my grandfather and their family very well. She became a very good cook and we would all look forward to Sunday lunches that she would lovingly prepare. I'm not a good cook, but I am inspired by how she took care of her family while my grandfather worked very hard. I hope I can be a good wife, too.
6. All throughout my life, I've heard stories of how my grandparents helped a lot of people, from relatives to friends, subordinates, househelp and a lot of other people. Their help were in several forms, including financial and emotional. I hope Hubby and I can also make a difference in the lives of other people.
1. My love for travel is greatly influenced by them. I still remember clearly when my grandfather joined the United Nations when I was about 4 years old. He was assigned in Zambia, Africa for several years and my grandmother would regularly write us, their grandchildren, about their adventures in Africa and their visits to several European countries. We would receive pictures of them in different countries, postcards, and letters. After the African assignment, my grandfather would be assigned to Egypt and Singapore for several years. But their greatest pleasure was to travel, and so they spent a lot of their R&R visiting Europe and the United States.
2. Both my grandfather and grandmother started their careers as teachers. My grandfather taught for several years as an expert with the United Nations and several universities as lecturer. And, he taught at a business graduate school until he was way past retirement age! I may have gotten some of my inspiration from them as a teacher. Unfortunately, they were not able to witness my career as a teacher, but I'm sure they're proud of what I do now.
3. My grandfather was able to successfully balance professional work as well as teaching. He was able to rise from the ranks to become one of the top executives in several corporations, while also teaching part-time in the evenings ( and I think only because he really loves teaching!).
4. My love for studying could be from my grandfather. My grandfather graduated with a degree in Education first, but that did not stop him from studying further. He continued on to finish his Accounting, Law and Masters in Industrial Relations degrees thereafter.
5. My grandmother was a very devoted wife and mother, and took very good care of my grandfather and their family very well. She became a very good cook and we would all look forward to Sunday lunches that she would lovingly prepare. I'm not a good cook, but I am inspired by how she took care of her family while my grandfather worked very hard. I hope I can be a good wife, too.
6. All throughout my life, I've heard stories of how my grandparents helped a lot of people, from relatives to friends, subordinates, househelp and a lot of other people. Their help were in several forms, including financial and emotional. I hope Hubby and I can also make a difference in the lives of other people.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Made It (Friday na!)
It's the end of another week, and what a week it was. The rest of my work week:
Oct. 24 -Wed
8AM-2:30 PM The usual paperwork and teleconferences with financial analysts and investors
2:30-4:30 PM Board Meeting and Treasurer's Report for Company 2
6-7:30 PM Financial Management Class
7:45-9:15PM Managerial Accounting Class
After 1.5 months, I'm finally adjusting to my classes. I already know each of my students, and I already have an idea what kind of grades they are going to get at the end of the term (Well, I still have to see how well they will do in their Finals and individual papers). Unfortunately for my students, I even know when a student steps out of the class and how long they're out. A 15 minute "break" means they are marked absent. The good part, I'm now more at ease with my students and welcome the occasional bantering with them.
Oct. 25- Thu
Had several teleconferences, in addition to the regular work that I do. Regular work includes preparation of analysis and reports, and review and approval of reports prepared by my staff. After work, since Hubby had a dinner with a client, I went to the Podium to do some errands. Found out that one of my favorite restaurants, Pinoydon, is already closed (or is it just undergoing renovation?). Topshop and Dorothy Perkins were on sale. Body Shop was still on sale, and no, I didn't buy more home fragrance oils (although I was tempted to, hehe). Watched an episode of Gossip Girl. Am not sure I like it. It didn't have as much impact to me as some of my favorite "youth" shows such as Friday Night Lights and One Tree Hill. I like watching these shows, they make me feel young :-)
Oct. 26- Fri
My team was responsible for conducting an Investors Briefing, a quarterly event where we report on the quarter results. It was successful, with a lot of attendees and was fairly smooth-sailing. Went straight home after work since Hubby had another Company event, and his office barkada were also going out after the event. Ate an early dinner of pasta with olive oil, garlic and hungarian sausage and then had a marathon of OC's Season 4. It was a good way to unwind. Compared to Gossip Girl, I still like OC more.
Oct. 24 -Wed
8AM-2:30 PM The usual paperwork and teleconferences with financial analysts and investors
2:30-4:30 PM Board Meeting and Treasurer's Report for Company 2
6-7:30 PM Financial Management Class
7:45-9:15PM Managerial Accounting Class
After 1.5 months, I'm finally adjusting to my classes. I already know each of my students, and I already have an idea what kind of grades they are going to get at the end of the term (Well, I still have to see how well they will do in their Finals and individual papers). Unfortunately for my students, I even know when a student steps out of the class and how long they're out. A 15 minute "break" means they are marked absent. The good part, I'm now more at ease with my students and welcome the occasional bantering with them.
Oct. 25- Thu
Had several teleconferences, in addition to the regular work that I do. Regular work includes preparation of analysis and reports, and review and approval of reports prepared by my staff. After work, since Hubby had a dinner with a client, I went to the Podium to do some errands. Found out that one of my favorite restaurants, Pinoydon, is already closed (or is it just undergoing renovation?). Topshop and Dorothy Perkins were on sale. Body Shop was still on sale, and no, I didn't buy more home fragrance oils (although I was tempted to, hehe). Watched an episode of Gossip Girl. Am not sure I like it. It didn't have as much impact to me as some of my favorite "youth" shows such as Friday Night Lights and One Tree Hill. I like watching these shows, they make me feel young :-)
Oct. 26- Fri
My team was responsible for conducting an Investors Briefing, a quarterly event where we report on the quarter results. It was successful, with a lot of attendees and was fairly smooth-sailing. Went straight home after work since Hubby had another Company event, and his office barkada were also going out after the event. Ate an early dinner of pasta with olive oil, garlic and hungarian sausage and then had a marathon of OC's Season 4. It was a good way to unwind. Compared to Gossip Girl, I still like OC more.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Tuesday
8:30-9AM - Meeting with CFO on a very important presentation
9AM - Gave instructions to staff on what needs to be done by the end of the day
10 AM-12NN - Meeting with the President, CFO and staff on the 3rd Quarter Financial Results to be presented to investors on Friday. Almost lost my cool (grrr...)
12NN-1Pm - Lunch at the Executive Dining Room with my regular lunch group. Thank God for them, I was able to relax and forget about my very bad meeting.
1PM -4PM - Worked on my presentation for tomorrow for a Board Meeting of another company (Company 2) where I am also Treasurer.
4-5:30 PM - Meeting with the Management Team of Company 1 where I am Treasurer (the company that had a Board Meeting yesterday).
5:30-6:30 PM - Meeting with staff of Company2 for a dry-run of my presentation for tomorrow.
Maybe I need 3 notebooks now for Main Company, Company 1 and Company 2. I get my notes mixed up sometimes :-)
Am glad for this little mid-week break:
7:30-9PM Dinner with Hubby and his business associate J at Seafood Island, Eastwood City
9-11PM Coffee with Hubby's friend JD and wife GD who own a business in Eastwood at Starbucks
Tomorrow is an even longer day... My Board presentation for Company 2 and classes in the evening.
2 days down, 3 to go...
9AM - Gave instructions to staff on what needs to be done by the end of the day
10 AM-12NN - Meeting with the President, CFO and staff on the 3rd Quarter Financial Results to be presented to investors on Friday. Almost lost my cool (grrr...)
12NN-1Pm - Lunch at the Executive Dining Room with my regular lunch group. Thank God for them, I was able to relax and forget about my very bad meeting.
1PM -4PM - Worked on my presentation for tomorrow for a Board Meeting of another company (Company 2) where I am also Treasurer.
4-5:30 PM - Meeting with the Management Team of Company 1 where I am Treasurer (the company that had a Board Meeting yesterday).
5:30-6:30 PM - Meeting with staff of Company2 for a dry-run of my presentation for tomorrow.
Maybe I need 3 notebooks now for Main Company, Company 1 and Company 2. I get my notes mixed up sometimes :-)
Am glad for this little mid-week break:
7:30-9PM Dinner with Hubby and his business associate J at Seafood Island, Eastwood City
9-11PM Coffee with Hubby's friend JD and wife GD who own a business in Eastwood at Starbucks
Tomorrow is an even longer day... My Board presentation for Company 2 and classes in the evening.
2 days down, 3 to go...
Monday, October 22, 2007
Why I Don't Like Mondays
This was how my day was today:
8-10 AM - Board Meeting where I assisted the CFO
11 AM- 1 PM - Board Meeting of another company where I am Treasurer
1PM-5PM - Worked on presentations and reports
5PM - Leave for school
6-7:30 PM - Financial Management class of 30 students
7:45-9 PM- Managerial Accounting class of 38 students
10 PM - Arrive home
10:30 -10:40 PM- Download files sent to me by my staff through email so I can review and revise for my 8:30AM meeting tomorrow
10:40 - R&R by checking my email, Multipy account and writing this :-)
10:50-onwards - FINISH WORK!
Will I last till Friday? Abangan!
8-10 AM - Board Meeting where I assisted the CFO
11 AM- 1 PM - Board Meeting of another company where I am Treasurer
1PM-5PM - Worked on presentations and reports
5PM - Leave for school
6-7:30 PM - Financial Management class of 30 students
7:45-9 PM- Managerial Accounting class of 38 students
10 PM - Arrive home
10:30 -10:40 PM- Download files sent to me by my staff through email so I can review and revise for my 8:30AM meeting tomorrow
10:40 - R&R by checking my email, Multipy account and writing this :-)
10:50-onwards - FINISH WORK!
Will I last till Friday? Abangan!
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Dear God, Thank you for...
Basilique du Sacre Couer, Paris, May 20041. Taking care of my family.
a. That my Dad and Mom are well, and are kept active and busy with their friends and other activities.
b. My parents-in-law too, who are venturing on a small business that will also keep them busy.
c. My niece, who never ceases to amaze me. She now loves to sing and dance!
d. My sister, brother and my brothers and sisters-in-law, who are all doing well.
2. Financial rewards for Hubby and me
a. That we are able to enjoy a very comfortable life.
b. That we will be able to travel at the end of theyear.
c. That we are able to share our blessings.
3. Friends who keep me sane.
4. All the opportunities given to me in terms of professional growth.
a. That I am learning new things.
b. That I am a better mentor and teacher.
c. That I am better at managing my time.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Friday Night Date...
With myself! Hubby has an evening function tonight and so, I had to spend the evening by myself. I went home straight from work, ate an early dinner of leftovers and watched DVDs the whole evening. I finally finished Season 1 of Ugly Betty. Kakainis sobrang bitin. If my Globe connection wasn't so bad, I would be watching Season 2 on the internet right now. Also watched Knocked Up, which I didn't like. I think my expectations were too high because I heard and read good reviews of the movie.
Glorietta Blast
I just came back to the office from lunchbreak with my officemates at SM Megamall when I heard about the news from Hubby. First thing I did when I heard it was to text my Mom, Dad and sister (I saw my brother in SM Megamall, so I knew he was far from Makati) just to make sure they're safe. Thank God, they were.
But I can't help feeling bad for the people who died or who were seriously injured. If there really was a bomb, I can't help but think, how can people be so bad, killing or seriously hurting other people? I pray for the people who died and who were hurt. I also pray for their families.
But I can't help feeling bad for the people who died or who were seriously injured. If there really was a bomb, I can't help but think, how can people be so bad, killing or seriously hurting other people? I pray for the people who died and who were hurt. I also pray for their families.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Weekend Fun
It was another long weekend in Manila, no work last Friday :-)
October 12- Friday
Though Hubby had to work up to early afternoon, we went out late afternoon with his parents.
1. Lunch for me and merienda for them at Cafe Bola, Greenbelt 3. This is turning out to be one of our favorite restaurants. I had the adobo flakes with kesong puti again, while hubby got the carambola with mushroom sauce. My in-laws shared a chicken asparagus sandwich.
2. Went to Abenson-- and came out with three purchases:
a. Found the perfect cooktop -- an Elba in stainless steel
b. WOW Magic Sing -- hehe
c. Food processor -- can't wait for more of Hubby's pesto sauce
3. Dinner and dessert at Razon's
4. Hubby and Father-in-law installed our new cooktop. It really looks great!
October 13 - Saturday
1. Lunch at the Baptismal Reception for Baby M, daughter of Hubby's cousin TS and wife GS in Gloriamaris, Greenhills. Peking Duck!
2. Pasyal at Alabang Town Center. Body Shop was on Sale. Bought 3months supply of home fragrance oils at Buy 2 take 1. But they were still more expensive than the Bath and Body Works oils I asked my friend DL to buy in the US at only $3 each (from $7.50). Can't wait to take them home in January.
3. Dinner at my Parents', with my sister and my brother's family. Baby S is absolutely adorable. She now knows how to kiss already (both flying and on the cheeks) and is really malambing.
4. Coffee and dessert with Hubby's cousin FF and wife LF at Churritos Cafe in BF Paranaque.
October 14 -Sunday
1. Tested the Magic Sing:-)
2. Cleaned the house
3. Lunch at KFC, Powerplant
4. Mass at the Powerplant
5. Dinner at Gram's Diner
Bitin pa rin, but enough to keep me going for the week...
October 12- Friday
Though Hubby had to work up to early afternoon, we went out late afternoon with his parents.
1. Lunch for me and merienda for them at Cafe Bola, Greenbelt 3. This is turning out to be one of our favorite restaurants. I had the adobo flakes with kesong puti again, while hubby got the carambola with mushroom sauce. My in-laws shared a chicken asparagus sandwich.
2. Went to Abenson-- and came out with three purchases:
a. Found the perfect cooktop -- an Elba in stainless steel
b. WOW Magic Sing -- hehe
c. Food processor -- can't wait for more of Hubby's pesto sauce
3. Dinner and dessert at Razon's
4. Hubby and Father-in-law installed our new cooktop. It really looks great!
October 13 - Saturday
1. Lunch at the Baptismal Reception for Baby M, daughter of Hubby's cousin TS and wife GS in Gloriamaris, Greenhills. Peking Duck!
2. Pasyal at Alabang Town Center. Body Shop was on Sale. Bought 3months supply of home fragrance oils at Buy 2 take 1. But they were still more expensive than the Bath and Body Works oils I asked my friend DL to buy in the US at only $3 each (from $7.50). Can't wait to take them home in January.
3. Dinner at my Parents', with my sister and my brother's family. Baby S is absolutely adorable. She now knows how to kiss already (both flying and on the cheeks) and is really malambing.
4. Coffee and dessert with Hubby's cousin FF and wife LF at Churritos Cafe in BF Paranaque.
October 14 -Sunday
1. Tested the Magic Sing:-)
2. Cleaned the house
3. Lunch at KFC, Powerplant
4. Mass at the Powerplant
5. Dinner at Gram's Diner
Bitin pa rin, but enough to keep me going for the week...
Friday, October 12, 2007
Are We Working Too Hard?
I just thought about this now. In addition to the 8-hour working days (which is really more like 10 hours because I would usually stay after work hours or work at home), I also work an additional 3 hours every Monday and Wednesday teaching(not counting the travel time which amounts to about 2 hours, and the preparation of lectures, exams and grading the exams which could be as much as 5 hours a week). So it turns out, I work more than 56 hours a week.
Hubby on the other hand usually works on weekends for the family business, in addition to his work in a multinational company.
Wala lang, gave me more reasons to enjoy our time together and to indulge in things that we enjoy.
Hubby on the other hand usually works on weekends for the family business, in addition to his work in a multinational company.
Wala lang, gave me more reasons to enjoy our time together and to indulge in things that we enjoy.
How I Fight Depression
Well, thankfully, depression bouts have been few and far in between. These can be triggered by a difficult day at work or at school, a realization that I would have to choose my friends more wisely, or thoughts of not accomplishing enough at my age. But I try to fight depression by doing the following:
1. Eating my favorite junk food: Lay's potato chips and coke light (hopefully I won't get depressed by my weight soon, or I would have to scrap this from the list).
2. Watching my favorite TV shows: Grey's Anatomy, Brothers and Sisters, Ugly Betty, CSI, Heroes, Friday Night Lights (best done while doing the above).
2. Writing about happy thoughts -- travel plans, Hubby, family, friends
3. Shopping -- except when I feel I don't earn enough :-)
4. Surfing the internet for training programs that I can recommend for my company to send me to.
5. Emailing or texting friends -- but sometimes this leaves me more depressed when I don't get responses. And I'm back to thinking that I really have to choose my friends more wisely.
6. Praying -- that I snap out of it soon!
Have I been successful in fighting it? Sometimes yes, and sometimes no. But we really have to fight it, right?
1. Eating my favorite junk food: Lay's potato chips and coke light (hopefully I won't get depressed by my weight soon, or I would have to scrap this from the list).
2. Watching my favorite TV shows: Grey's Anatomy, Brothers and Sisters, Ugly Betty, CSI, Heroes, Friday Night Lights (best done while doing the above).
2. Writing about happy thoughts -- travel plans, Hubby, family, friends
3. Shopping -- except when I feel I don't earn enough :-)
4. Surfing the internet for training programs that I can recommend for my company to send me to.
5. Emailing or texting friends -- but sometimes this leaves me more depressed when I don't get responses. And I'm back to thinking that I really have to choose my friends more wisely.
6. Praying -- that I snap out of it soon!
Have I been successful in fighting it? Sometimes yes, and sometimes no. But we really have to fight it, right?
Monday, October 8, 2007
Things That Made My Weekend
1. Friday evening with my parents and my brother's family. Had a great time seeing my niece S and running after her, also watching her eat junkfood. When she grows up, I promised her I will bring her to Pancake House every weekend.
2. Spending the whole Saturday with Hubby.
a. Cleaning the house in the morning
b. Accompanying him to his doctor's appointment in the afternoon and Doctor T saying he is ok.
c. Having lunch at my brother-in-law's place in Quezon City and watching the first 30 minutes of Grey's Anatomy's first episode of Season 4. Super bitin because we had to leave na to catch the mass.
d. Going to mass at Santuario de San Antonio.
e. Looking at things in MC Depot (we're planning our dream bathroom and looking for the perfect cooktop to replace our old one).
f. Having dinner in Gaudi at Serendra. Have you had the steak there?? We ate too much, we should have invited two more people...
3. Seeing my dear college barkada on Sunday afternoon. DL had to come home to be with her Dad who suffered a mild stroke. We all went to see her at her home, also to see how her Dad is doing. Glad to know that he is recovering very well, and still looks dashing. Had a great time with my dear friends. DL's mom and aunt prepared a sumptuous merienda of pasta buffet, barbecue and lumpiang shanghai. We brought the sweets... cakes from Red Ribbon, Mom and Tina's, Salcedo Market and sapin-sapin. It was more like merienda and dinner in one meal.
4. Watching the first ten episodes of Season 1 of Ugly Betty. I LOVE THE SHOW!!!!
2. Spending the whole Saturday with Hubby.
a. Cleaning the house in the morning
b. Accompanying him to his doctor's appointment in the afternoon and Doctor T saying he is ok.
c. Having lunch at my brother-in-law's place in Quezon City and watching the first 30 minutes of Grey's Anatomy's first episode of Season 4. Super bitin because we had to leave na to catch the mass.
d. Going to mass at Santuario de San Antonio.
e. Looking at things in MC Depot (we're planning our dream bathroom and looking for the perfect cooktop to replace our old one).
f. Having dinner in Gaudi at Serendra. Have you had the steak there?? We ate too much, we should have invited two more people...
3. Seeing my dear college barkada on Sunday afternoon. DL had to come home to be with her Dad who suffered a mild stroke. We all went to see her at her home, also to see how her Dad is doing. Glad to know that he is recovering very well, and still looks dashing. Had a great time with my dear friends. DL's mom and aunt prepared a sumptuous merienda of pasta buffet, barbecue and lumpiang shanghai. We brought the sweets... cakes from Red Ribbon, Mom and Tina's, Salcedo Market and sapin-sapin. It was more like merienda and dinner in one meal.
4. Watching the first ten episodes of Season 1 of Ugly Betty. I LOVE THE SHOW!!!!
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Things To Do
BEFORE THE END OF THE WEEK
1. Finalize US itinerary and flights within the US
BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR
1. Pay off all outstanding debt (except debt on the house which will mature in July 2008 and on the car which will mature in March 2009).
2. Save at least 40% of everything that I will earn from October to December for our travel and shopping fund. Airplane tickets and meal allowances have been taken cared of:-)
3. Buy a food processor, a new cooktop for our modular kitchen and a magic sing (just a short explanation on this --- in our company, being able to sing in a company social is a "requirement" for promotion to a top level rank. I'm desperate to be at least confident when I sing when the time comes).
1. Finalize US itinerary and flights within the US
BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR
1. Pay off all outstanding debt (except debt on the house which will mature in July 2008 and on the car which will mature in March 2009).
2. Save at least 40% of everything that I will earn from October to December for our travel and shopping fund. Airplane tickets and meal allowances have been taken cared of:-)
3. Buy a food processor, a new cooktop for our modular kitchen and a magic sing (just a short explanation on this --- in our company, being able to sing in a company social is a "requirement" for promotion to a top level rank. I'm desperate to be at least confident when I sing when the time comes).
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
How Not To Lose Weight:-)
Few people would believe that when I got married, I was only 105lbs heavy, and around 7 years ago, I was only maybe 115lbs. Hubby and I were talking about it and he said that I should look for pictures of when we were still dating, when we got married and of a few years ago just to see how I have gained so much weight over the last couple of years. I guess I just love food. Years ago, it wasn't too much of a problem. I was younger, I used to take the bus , I didn't have business lunches, and Hubby and I didn't really dine at expensive restaurants. But now, I get to enjoy the fruits of my hardwork (a car, business lunches which are usually buffet in a hotel,and dining out), but the downside is, it's harder to manage my weight.
Some trivia:
-During a business lunch with a business associate in Hongkong, he said "I really love taking you out because you eat a lot and you eat everything!" (We've had lunch a few times before) Umm, muntik na ko mawalan ng gana kumain, pero sayang, ang mahal ng food sa Hongkong and he brought me to this award-winning restaurant pa naman :-) In fairness, he meant it as a compliment and added that "I really enjoy your company and look forward to your visits." Syempre, he can eat in his favorite restaurants on his company's expense!
-During another business lunch with another business associate also in Hongkong, this guy brought me to this yummy dimsum place, which I think is called "Dimsum Tea House" or something like that (they have a branch in the HK International Airport) and ordered I think 20 kinds of dimsum for the TWO of us. Hello! But he said, "Just so you can try everything". I won't tell you how many pieces I ate... This same guy brought me to this Thai restaurant in Repulse Bay and ordered maybe 5 dishes for the two of us. Needless to say, I was very very full after that lunch.
-During a business lunch with 3 guys at the Seven Corners in Crowne Plaza, I ate as much as them. Although most of what I ate were smoked salmon, salmon sashimi and fresh oysters, I did try the roast beef. The lechon was tempting but I decided not to try it anymore. And, I almost finished the oyster platter that was served to us. Nahihiya kasi ako not to finish it, we asked to be served, tapos di namin uubusin? What will they do with our leftovers naman? And, while they had fresh fruits for dessert, of course I had the teppanyaki ice cream. :-)
Some trivia:
-During a business lunch with a business associate in Hongkong, he said "I really love taking you out because you eat a lot and you eat everything!" (We've had lunch a few times before) Umm, muntik na ko mawalan ng gana kumain, pero sayang, ang mahal ng food sa Hongkong and he brought me to this award-winning restaurant pa naman :-) In fairness, he meant it as a compliment and added that "I really enjoy your company and look forward to your visits." Syempre, he can eat in his favorite restaurants on his company's expense!
-During another business lunch with another business associate also in Hongkong, this guy brought me to this yummy dimsum place, which I think is called "Dimsum Tea House" or something like that (they have a branch in the HK International Airport) and ordered I think 20 kinds of dimsum for the TWO of us. Hello! But he said, "Just so you can try everything". I won't tell you how many pieces I ate... This same guy brought me to this Thai restaurant in Repulse Bay and ordered maybe 5 dishes for the two of us. Needless to say, I was very very full after that lunch.
-During a business lunch with 3 guys at the Seven Corners in Crowne Plaza, I ate as much as them. Although most of what I ate were smoked salmon, salmon sashimi and fresh oysters, I did try the roast beef. The lechon was tempting but I decided not to try it anymore. And, I almost finished the oyster platter that was served to us. Nahihiya kasi ako not to finish it, we asked to be served, tapos di namin uubusin? What will they do with our leftovers naman? And, while they had fresh fruits for dessert, of course I had the teppanyaki ice cream. :-)
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