Beef with Corn and Shitake Mushroom

Whipped this pasta dish for lunch. Contemplating whether to pursue with Spicy Sardines in Pesto but I remembered feeding Dani a meatless version yesterday, so I went for this one instead. I have leftover steak from Saturday cook-out so I shredded the meat, sliced some mushroom, threw in some kernels in a mixture of butter, two teaspoons of chiz whiz and a squirt of fresh milk. Seasoned with pepper, waited for the pasta to absorb the liquid. All done in 15mins tops.

The little girl is napping, still tired I bet and wouldn't have cared even if she were sleeping on cabin beds. I expect her to be up in a short while as she aims to make the most of what is left from my leave today and play.

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ahjumma
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Its just a number :D Nugu esseo?

I still yearn to play the piano more than I could. P.E.D.R.O.S. remains my hobby. I am in conflict with my SAHM-wanna-be alter-ego. I subscribe to TTMIK podcast. I read Neil Gaiman, I am an ahjumma who stalks KHJ.

With age comes cynicism and bitterness I wish to replace with more optimism and lots of love, mani saranghe nun. To be more patient and endearing to my loved ones, I hope, I pray. Because they deserve a better me.

Review: The Little Prince

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Currently on chapter 22 and reading with my almost 5-year-old daughter before bedtime. No matter how short or how long, we only read one chapter a night :) I'd get questions from her I didn't think of asking myself. Some of which are challenging to answer in the simplest way a child can understand.



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Pancakes with Choco Chips

Breakfast made easier by new china and glassware for the little girl. I bought her fancy and delicate ones so she'll learn to be careful. Plus I told her she can use them only on the table and forces her to eat with us. We'll see how effective it will be.

HBD - Yema Treats

Yummy local treats. Dessert after my yet another tapa dinner.

HBD - San Dionisio Chapel

Forgot the actual name of the headless patron saint. Quick stop to give thanks to our creator for a blessed life He has lent to me.

HBD - Bacarra Spa

It has been months since my last massage. My body is aching for a little TLC. We prefer to visit O's suki spa over watching Adam Sandler's latest movie.

O said the spa has just moved in to a new location. I wasn't expecting pergo flooring or fancy stuffs but already I felt relaxed as I made myself comfortable in the lounge while O dealt with the attendant. We availed of their Combination massage for P350. My masseuse was mostly hit than miss, she applied the right pressure in most areas. For the price, I'd say, I might come back again :)

HBD - Tapsilog at Matty's

Brunch at Mattys. I crave for greasy tapsilog. O had grilled liempo. Coffee from the vendo for P10 not worth it but better considering my option is tonki ali coffee. I should've prepared more for our date and took one of those best diet pills. Binge eating, here we come.

O decided to cap her brunch with an ice cream, I settled for yummy yema instead :) We were so full, we decided to walk it off and do some window shopping in a nearby Japan Surplus shop. I scored some stuffs for the little girl, downfall is I have to carry them the whole day, praying I wont break any of them :)

HBD - First stop

Hmm email2blog requires text content not just photo attachment. Anyways the little girl was happy when I went with her to school. Almost made me want to cancel my date with O.

The lunch benefactor

I don't know what is with St. Lukes BGC but my brothers love eating there. Call me paranoid, but it's still a hospital temporarily housing sick people with their viruses and what not. The risk we take for a cup of double dutch blizzard :)

Mostly we updated ourselves about our kids, we didn't reach the topic about hair loss products :p I guess vanity takes a back seat with all the diapers and crying babies at hand.

It was a lovely lunch mostly because it was free!! Still, kainis ka sandali lng kyo sa sat hmpf ;p

Lunch Treat at Mary Grace

I was on leave since Tuesday, oppa called me asking where I was. He said he's supposed to treat me out since it's my birthday and all. Told him it can be arranged on another day :D And so came Thursday and immediately I secured our lunch date together with oppa Ers.

We orders Beef Philly Sandwich, Meaty Spaghetti in Tomato and Basil. Bro forgot to order the Summer Squash Soup which came last. Bards had homemade peppermint iced tea and a cup of hot chocolate for me.

While waiting for our order, we wondered about the life of the resident doctors and the efficiency of their new ecg machines. With the amount one pays at such a prestige hospital I guess one cannot help but expect to be healed miraculously.

Kumawo oppa bards! Dasi hanbon.

Saengil Chukahamnida

The little girl is off to school. Hubby went to have the car repaired. Breakfast with KHJ.
Dasi hanbon honjaesseo hajiman wantaopseoyo. Donopsoeyo guerejiman haengbokida.
Manse!

Frustrated gyros

Bumili pa kasi ako ng buko. Ayan kulang na pambili ko. Buti na lang masarap pa rin plato wraps chunky chicken hehe.

Chal moksumnida

Chiguem yolhan sik. Ige udong massiseyo. Uri Mokhaeyo!
Kunde, i will be microblogging. I hope its ok. Joayo?

Mirage

Mirage
Originally uploaded by Butch Osborne

We were supposed to be getting ready for our camel back riding escapade. As usual, the husband was rushing me to prepare so we can go already. Our friendly neighbors were ever so patiently waiting for us. Even so, I feel no pressure to do so. I'm taking my time, the pyramids are not going anywhere.

Rewind to minutes earlier. Nan nae jeon namja chingu bwaseoyo. Pretended its nothing. Kutnaeso. Still I wonder, odie esseo. eonni mesiji must have triggered nae kkumga.

Mga kapatid..

Eto n ang handa ko! What did you buy for me? Hehe

110/90

Oneul igo blood pressure due to chaopsoyo. Doctor hanteso maresoseoyo, hana ttal. Keokjeong hajima chon healthy as mal hurhur.

Pigonhada

Hay salamat nakaupo din. Dumaan ako ng SM to look for dani's abubotz for sat. I hope she'll like it. Sayang if nde magamit.

Instant Nokcha

Ah.. The perks of knowing people with kind hearts. Gomawoyo!

Haengbokhan

Nampeyon hanteso. Gomapta sarangheyo!

행복한 마음의 날

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In case I forget to post anything come walyoil. Oneul achime Eomma-hago Appa-hago bwaseoyo. Hyung Jip-e Dani-irang kaseoyo. Jalbogoshipoyo. Annyeongi Kyeshipyo!

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Tooth#3 & 4
Originally uploaded by kitakitts

It took longer than the previous visit. The dentist said her two molars have more lines than the previous ones that's why. Good thing Doctora's hands were light and dani didn't feel like some industrial abrasives were hurting her gums while the dentist brushes her teeth. The dentist was equally pleased with her as she's an easy patient to deal with. She gave the little girl a pink toothbrush which she now regularly use.

We just bought groceries and went home early to prepare for her exams. She didn't mind when we said it's time to go home, she's perfectly contented to have a new toothbrush :D

It's the swings fault

It's the Swings Fault
Originally uploaded by kitakitts

Trying to prevent another boring, too much tv weekend, Dani and I decided to go to the playground for an early morning walk. Normally, I'd have her wear tights for protection. However, the little girl wanted to feel the cool breeze so she insisted on wearing only a pair of shorts.

Off we went with our ipod on full blast to the tune of Taylor Swift's You Belong To Me. Packed with water, strawberrry milk, cheese-mayo sandwich, cheese bread and coffee, we walked hand in hand. We weren't able to get to the swing immediately as some inconsiderate adults were sitting on it instead. We almost climbed a tree, the little girl tried the slide and we ate our breakfast.

At last the adults decided it was time to go and we had the whole playground to ourselves. Before I could take my seat beside Dani, she requested I give her a push. Like I always do, I told her i'll push her harder if she promised to hold on tight. Sometimes kids forget (and sometimes adults too) when they're having too much fun, danger is lurking nearby.

Anyway, it happened so fast, I saw her sprawled on her belly, sand all over her mouth, crying loudly. I took her to a bench and checked her face, arms and legs and saw the inquiry. Her right knee was slightly scraped and bleeding. So I half emptied the water bottle to clean the wound, used her socks to cover and put pressure on it. All the while she's wailing and crying like a piglet being slaughtered :p

Took a while before both of us calmed down. We were more worried about what the husband will say to us when he gets home later from work.

D: Lagot ka kay Dadi, mommy. You pushed me too hard.
K: Lagot ka kay Dadi, you told me to push you harder.



I think she may have to wear stockings for the Talent Show this Saturday. I might have to find her a different shoe then, maybe ballet flats.

Go Greek!

Go Greek Gyros
Originally uploaded by kitakitts

Just seeing this photo makes me want to commute all the way to Makati and get myself Mixed Meat Gyros while trying not to spill saliva on the counter as I frantically order for one.or Maybe two, just to make my trip sulit.

Tekeng has been raving about these greek version shawarma-like sandwiches and I can never enjoy those shawarma stands like I used to. I like the lemon-mustard sauce and the tenderness of the flavorful meat. Sigh.

Mwoyeyo?!

Weekend Photo
Originally uploaded by kitakitts

Last time we went to Tagaytay, hubby stopped by The Handyman Store and bought 2 buckets of white waterproofing paint. As I remember, some items were on discount but no desktop computers sale.

Finally, the little girl and the husband decided to spend quality time by making use of those buckets and had our walls painted :D Weekend DIY warriors that there were, they finished all sides, with total effort of 1%-dani 99%-dadi :D I did a cooking project of my own, wasn't able to help but cheer for them :D



We're eagerly anticipating funds by early Q2 and we're hoping to make full use of the extra space.

Pineapple Custard Turnover Experiment #1

Pineapple Custard Turnover Experiment #1
Originally uploaded by kitakitts

Watching Australia's Junior Master Chef got me inspired to create my own version of Pineapple Custard Turnover. Never mind the color but it tasted close enough to my Apo's version. I must say, it is a lot of work. Took half of my day actually. At least the next time I get a craving for this kakanin, I know how to make one already :D

I'm not sure what the future holds for me but maybe I can improve and it'll be another alternative than providing business card printing services online, ne?

녹차

녹차
Originally uploaded by kitakitts

cheon nokcha latteleul mashigoshipeo gueruende keikeu mokoshipoyo.

chigum mokyoileyo kurigo guemyoil kurigo toyoil, uwa! nolcheyo nun sikhan. ijen ileyo kureso jipe kaulkoya.

Curious Dani

Red One! Green Two!
Originally uploaded by kitakitts

I'm guess the little girl hasn't gotten over the romance between Rapunzel and Eugene yet, so one night she asked me.

D: Where did you meet daddy and when did you fall in love with him?
K: Like, how did I fall in love with him?
D: Yes.
K: Diba I told you I met daddy at work..
D: In your old office? Where I got my puzzle? (The one she received when we visited her Ninang in our previous company)
K: Yes. I met him at work, we became friends and I fell in love with him.
D: Me, I haven't met my husband yet.
K: Yes, because..
D: I'm too young pa eh. Diba I'm too young to fall in love pa. I don't know who I will marry.
K: Yes, you'll just have to wait and just have fun growing up.

And like all small talks, we proceeded to another topic which I now forgot. Kinuwento ko kay hubby, and he said to me: Dapat na ba kong kabahan? Hindi naman ako babaero ah. As if to reassure himself that he didn't do wrong on any girl/s from him past haha. Oh well, ganun talaga ang role ng tatay :D I'm predicting he has a lot more to worry than knowing how to get rid of dark circles hehe

Light Up a Star

Mind-Museum
Originally uploaded by np_lazaro

Thinking about putting my little girl's name up there :D To know more, head on to the Mind Museum.

Bubble Boy and Princess Diaries

Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway
Originally uploaded by Earthlingorgeous

I think ditching a film halfway is becoming a habit already. It would be more interesting if Jake's character'll sell weight loss pills for women in the future. Anyways, I'm forced to so I can attend to my little girl. Usually I get up around 2-3AM and watch whatever. However, every night Dani gets up about 2-3 times to pee and she'll drag me back to bed while mumbling: "You always do that." Pertaining to me staying up late outside the bedroom instead of sleeping with her. Other times I will try to slip out when she's back asleep only to be found out again later, so I just give in and sleep. It's a new work week, I'm not sure when I'll be able to finish this movie but I'm curious how it'll turn up.

Mother knows best

Ok, Mother Gothel is scary. I bet she takes adapexin-p if there's one in her lifetime.

I've been wanting to see this with the little girl months since I saw its trailer. Last week I checked the movie schedule but Tangled's still not available in our local movie house. Anyways, I couldn't wait any longer so I grabbed a copy from a friend and we watched it at home friday night. We had a good laugh and we were smiling in our dreams that night.

Ack, making a post of things I liked in this movie is impossible so I'll just make it short and sweet: I loved it! We have watched it twice already. I'll ask the little girl if she still wants to see it in the big screen.


Kilig moment


I want!


For real ;)

Pineapple Upside Down Pudding

Pineapple Upside Down Pudding
Originally uploaded by wiccked

It's like rice cake with leche flan in between. I wish I had my lola's recipe.

Saw this from the net:
3 cups cooked rice
3 cups milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, separated
1 (15 1/4-ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut

1. Combine rice, milk, sugar, butter and salt in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy, about 25 minutes.
2. Beat egg yolks; blend a little rice mixture into yolks. Stir all into rice mixture and cook an additional minute. Remove from heat and add pineapple and cinnamon. Cool.
3. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold into cooled rice mixture.
4. Turn into greased 9-inch square baking pan. Top with coconut.
5. Bake at 325°F (160°F) for 25 minutes.

Makes 6 servings.

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I think, I should could the malagkit rice first with gata, biko style. Then make the custard sauce, 4yolks for 1250ml condensada with a tinge of calamansi juice, mix the cooked rice and the custard sauce evenly. Caramelize the pineapples, glaze some syrup on the pan. Spread the rice mixture and steam on boiling water for 30mins medium heat. We'll see tomorrow.

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i lyKYU 하하하하

Next to KHJ just because he's Pisces and he calls us Pretties :D He and Prince Saeng will hold a 팬 미팅, prolly the works complete with Seagull lighting and all, at the PICC this Saturday 토요일. I saw their interview in YT and I find it cute when he said, Mabuhay-a! I'm passing on this one lest I want to sleep on the sofa.

Haven't heard JM's solo album but saw his comeback photos from M!Bank and he's looking jjang. From the grapevine, KHJ is still MIA guereso as not to steal JM's spotlight :D

Zipping my mouth now before you get weird on me with all this hanguego and k-love ;)

The Green Fairy

Green Fairy
Originally uploaded by kitakitts

On the 19th of February, the little girl will be dressed as a green fairy while reciting the poem below:

All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God made them all.

Each little flower that opens,
Each little bird that sings,
He made their glowing colours,
He made their tiny wings.

The purple headed mountain,
The river running by,
The sunset and the morning,
That brightens up the sky;−

The cold wind in the winter,
The pleasant summer sun,
The ripe fruits in the garden,−
He made them every one:

He gave us eyes to see them,
And lips that we might tell,
How great is God Almighty,
Who has made all things well.



She will be representing her school for the Pre-School Level in an Inter-School Talent Show. We are all trying to be cool about it, no pressure, just trying to have fun with this new experience :D

Hearts-a-Cruisin

Banana Island
Originally uploaded by kitakitts

Have you booked that dream Caribbean cruise vacation yet? :D I'm hoping hubby will buy us one in time for Hearts Day. Yes, as in this lifetime haha kkum-ke!

Bet you''ve tried snatching those coveted Piso fare in CEB's site, ne? I've been mock-booking for 3RTs to Caticlan (more like attempting to, jeongmal) the whole afternoon guerechiman no dice, I only get the P1k fare, not low enough for me. I'll give it another 30mins or so then I'll call it a night already.

Pigonhaeyo guereso najunge jagosipeoyo. Annyeonghi jumuseyo!

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

Copied the movie from my brother and was kind of intrigue with the buzz from the forum.  Halfway through the film, hopefully I can finish it this weekend :) Got a couple more movies lined up.  I think this is the first Swedish Film I've watched.

Happy Chinese New Year!

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Finished!  It's supposed to be part 1 of a trilogy but I don't think I'll be eagerly anticipating the next one.  I wonder if it has something to do with the not-so-typically handsome lead guy haha.  Someone in the forum was rude enough to suggest he use abrasives on his face.  I've read great reviews on the books but I'm not getting myself a copy.  Maybe mystery-thriller is not my thing nowadays.