AND SO, LIFE BEGINS...

I don't have any big excuse as to why I haven't made an entry in my blog site for months. No, not the series of natural calamities... not the virtually telenovela-ish political scene... not even Aling Dionisia Pacquiao's stellar rise to fame.
I was just, uhm... how should I put it... oh yes, lazy.

Although I am not obliged to update anyone with what's been happening to me, I would do it just the same... whether you like it or not (well, you entered my blog site anyway... might as well read on).

* I haven't been practising my culinary and/or baking skills at home... for the same reason that I haven't updated this blog.

* My exercise regimen is a mess.

* Potato chips has been a staple nightly snack.

* I have been hooked on the new musical TV sitcom "GLEE".

* I think my pet beagle has AHDH.

*.... and, yup...

It's my Birthday!!!
NOVEMBER 4

I decided to declare this month - MINE! A series of intimate gatherings in celebration of my birthday with special groups of loved ones had happened and will continue to happen within the month of November. Of course, I have to start with my family.

BDAY CELEB: PART ONE - WITH FAMILY

My family gathered at Gateway Mall, Araneta Center in Cubao Quezon City.



at the Super Bowl of China (level three)


at may tarpaulin pa talaga ako with my dog, Will.


"BROTHERS & SISTERS... and NANAY"

not in this photo are Kuya Roland (sick) and Ate Arcel ( USA)

BAYAWS & HIPAG

MY NEPHEWS

MY NIECES


EAT! EAT! EAT!

















MY CAKE



CHIKA! CHIKA! CHIKA!






Itong magkapatid na ito.. magkasama na nga sa bahay nila. Hanggang dito sila pa rin ang nagkakwentuhan.

Father & Son




UWIAN NA...



... and I ate my cake at home... hehehe

BDAY CELEB: PART TWO - WITH BEST FRIENDS

It goes without saying that this bunch is not complete. Several of my close friends were not present for valid reasons. Not around, and I dearly missed, were Ferdie Cruz, Randy Rendal, Agnes Samson, Jeca Balisi, Tracy Zabala, Tess Anastacio-Guadarama, Fe Cuay and Sidney Noel.

But as they say, the show... or in this case... the eating must go on. Hehehehe... And I was in the perfect company to accomplish the task-- Jig, Jana, Sandy, Inas and Carl.

First stop, buffet lunch at Somethin' Fishy in Eastwood, Libis.

We didn't have a lot of pics because we were busy clearing the buffet table.

Then, coffee and dessert at

Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

STAY TUNED... MORE CELEBRATIONS TO COME. :)

ONE SATURDAY with FRIENDS, FAMILY and CHARICE

I was expecting a busy yet fun day last Saturday... and I was right. The much-awaited FCA 55 get-together finally happened. Although, most our classmates were not around (but promised to be present on next month's meeting), we still had a great time.

BUFFET ATTACK!

FRIENDS AND FOOD!

TRANSFORMERS PHOTO OP!

Then, to our "headquarters"... Deby's condo unit... hehehe

Ate Agnes and I had to leave early because we were going to watch the first major concert of Charice at SMX, Mall of Asia.

But of course, we had dinner first... yup, kainan na naman... at HOLY COW!

Kuya Alan, Ate Marlene, Ate Gina and Ate Agnes

Salad and Calamari

Cheese Sticks with Garlic Dip (I looooovvvvee this!)

Rockefeller Oysters

Pasta (don't know the name... didn't order it)

Now, THIS was my meal!

Grilled Pork Chops and Beef Steak with Onion rings and Mashed Potatoes

About to make them disappear... hehehe

on our seats inside SMX

I didn't take a lot of pictures during the concert because I wanted to enjoy the musical experience... besides, I'm pretty sure it will be shown on TV (there were TV cameras all over)

Charice... opening with "And I'm Telling You"

Christian Bautista sang "The Prayer" with Charice

the finale... "Note To God"