There are small number of things the universe has to offer us that gives humans a sense of peace and vibrancy to life. The sun itself does the trick and could be a source of motivation, if we'd only stop just for a moment to appreciate it. One could say its unparalleled magnificence is a big step towards the holy grail of relaxation. Months have passed and sunrise slowly replaced my yearning for sunset, as it gave me a remarkable vision reminding me of the things the new day will offer me.

Fry-day recipe (weeks ago)


It was a Wednesday afternoon and I got nothing to do so I decided to scribble down on my notebook the recipe of Wicked Oreos and Deep fried ice cream. (feeling the vibe of being productive on a rest day) Much to my surprise as soon as I set foot on the grocery store, I realized I forgot my "listahan" (list of ingredients) needed for my Fry-day recipe. Good thing I have sharp memory and still remembered the things I wrote down (actually the ingredients were just simple lang naman HAHAHA)

Here you go my Fry-day recipe:


I. Deep Fried Ice Cream

Ingredients :

2 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. Cinnamon powder

3 egg whites

1/2  c. corn flakes crushed

4 to 5 scoops of Ice cream (use ice cream scoop for your balls)

For the love of cooking... but I'm not particularyly pertaining to myself. I have no cooking genes like my mom's. We know for a fact that it's a Catholic tradition not to eat meat on a Good Friday so  I'd like share two (2) Good Friday dish recipes from her (Bebi).





I. Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca


 II. I don't know what to call this dish but let me see...  

1. Chopped garlic (4 cloves)
2. Red onion (half )
3. White onion (half)
4. 3 pcs. chili pepper cut into strips
5. 1 tbsp. chili garlic sauce
6. 120 g hoisin sauce
7. A handful of Shiitake mushrooms
8. A handful of Wood ear mushroom (Tenga ng daga)
9. 1 pack Kimchi
10. 4 pcs. Large squids (cut into several pieces & cut the tentacles into 1 inch pcs.)
11. 3 bunches of Broccoli  cut into 1 1/2  inch florets

We have busy schedules and lined up meetings ahead of us. Been busy climbing the ladder of success_ and before we knew it few of us drifted away from the church and gradually forget about the Man Above. And I admit I'm one of the "few" people who unintentionally overlooked God's presence. Hence, I took the time last Maundy Thursday to strengthen my faith and make up for the lost time with God. Visited eight (8) churches from South to North and it was beyond doubt a peaceful away day.

Few photos:







And I end my post with a prayer:

The Winner Stands Alone : Chapter IV by Paulo Coelho
 (Toad & the hot water)


‘Do you know anything about frogs?’

‘Frogs?’

‘Yes, various biological studies have shown that if a frog is placed in a container along with water from its own pond, it will remain there, utterly still, while the water is slowly heated up. The frog doesn’t react to the gradual increase in temperature, to the changes in its environment, and when the water reaches boiling point, the frog dies, fat and happy.

‘On the other hand, if a frog is thrown into a container full of already boiling water, it will jump straight out again, scalded, but alive!’

Olivia doesn’t quite see what this has to do with the destruction of the world. Igor goes on:

‘I was like that boiled frog. I didn’t notice the changes. I thought everything was fine, that the bad things would just go away, that it was just a matter of time. I was ready to die because I lost the most important thing in my life but, instead of reacting, I sat there bobbing apathetically about in water that was getting hotter by the minute.’

---> Neither one of us wants to be the frog and to cure such thought do not let your emotions get in the way. 

I like Adele's Make You Feel My Love but Arden Cho and Gerald Ko's version is way better. The limpidity and clarity of their singing voice is simply enthralling. And yes, last night while listening to the song, it suddenly put me into deep sleep.

here's the video:

Apparently nude became my second favorite color, I just don't know what got into me but I get so giddy everytime I see nude shades. Perhaps I find it soothing for the eyes maybe because of it's affinity to subdued colors of nature. And the hue doesn't need to exert too much effort to exude that elegance. (the color speaks for itself or should I say it's screaming understated classiness)  More nude colors to come and splashes of bright colors by June!! I'll bid farewell to black and white!!