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Cool Breeze Hotel Together with our friends, we attended a mid-afternoon garden wedding at Tagaytay. Our friend booked a budget friendly hotel for us to stay for the night. Relaxing at the hotel lobby The hotel is comfortable enough to leave our things and sleep overnight after a fun-filled day of celebrating the special moment of  Hennie and Hayner. Our hotel room is homey and very simple. I wish our little bedroom back home is as clean and orderly as this. Art of Towel Folding  We liked this towel arrangement. Check out the toilet .... It has toiletries and a heater to combat the really cool breeze of Tagaytay. Breakfast is also included in the room rates. For heavy breakfast eaters, the hotel's continental breakfast maybe relatively light. Since we wanted to have bulalo for lunch at the Mahogany market, we didn't mind a very light breakfast. Take a look at the price list: Hotel Room Rates Villa Rates The kitchen is not open 2

Driving at Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway is a breeze during day time. Wow....No traffic!

A friend advised married couples to spend one special night every week as a date night. Since then, we have been committed to have at least one date night a week. Well, it is not easy but it can be done. Here is the first of our Date Night Series and tips to fulfill your date night commitment. TIP No. 1: Your date night can be one of your many firsts!  Metrowalk at night Since we haven't been in a bar for a long time, we decided to hold our date on a Wednesday night at Aruba Bar and Restaurant, Metrowalk. Our 1st Halloween Date! Milan at Metrowalk We watched the band, MILAN, perform timeless classics mostly from the 80's and liked the songs and also their energy! Metrowalk Bar We super like the bar area..so classy and elegant. And the crowd is enthusiastic and appreciative! And here are some pica-pica and drinks.   Four Season's (Price Range: Php 80 - 100) Shirley Temple (Price Range: Php 100 - 120) Just a reminder... Aruba has a ve

With our very tight budget, we searched for a private place inside Subic Bay Freeport Zone to hold an intimate renewal of vows ceremonies for our wedding anniversary. Good thing we stumbled upon Triboa Bay Country Club! Triboa Bay Country Club  is one of the many places the APEC leaders set foot during the 1996 APEC Summit. Pictures of the 1996 APEC Summit are displayed on the walls.  We requested a mix of Filipino breakfast to be served at the poolside instead of the indoor restaurant and hall. The staff prepared a  simple table set-up.  Additional fee was charged for the sound system and the use of the swimming pool. Triboa Bay Country Club Swimming Pool Triboa Bay Country Club Restaurant Public transportation to Triboa Bay Country Club is limited to taxi in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. If you are coming from Manila, we suggest that you take  SCTEX, then exit Subic Tipo Expressway entrance. Inside SBMA, you can just follow

Beautiful Sunset at Sta. Rosa, Laguna

No matter how big or small, milestones are worth celebrating. It makes you remember a part of your life that made a difference in you. For married couples, people might raise their eyebrows if they celebrate their anniversary as girlfriend-boyfriend. Since there is no law preventing married couples to celebrate that occasion, they can, by all means, rejoice, reminisce and remember the 'girlfriend-boyfriend' anniversary thing. And yes, we are still guilty of celebrating our 'gr-bf' anniversary. It does not need a grand celebration. A simple mass then dinner at home will do the trick. Nothing fancy. It is just a simple reminder that you have come this far with so many blessings to thank for.  So, go ahead...celebrate that moment! P.S. Here are some pics of the anniversaries we celebrated. See some details on our next blog post!  Reminiscing 'I Do' at Triboa Bay Country Club, Subic Enjoying sweet memories at  Restaurant 5 Discovery Suites, Or

Alien spaceship or Mutant Mushroom? Day time never stops at Centris, Quezon City.

Husbands and wives share so many aspects of their life together. Sickness is one of them.  I recently had a swollen jaw accompanied with a fever. The fever and swollen jaw did not last for more than three days and the doctor said it was nothing serious. Well, nothing serious happened to me. But a few days after, my husband got a really high fever. It was only after three days that we got to consult a doctor and I had to take care of  my dear husband for more than three days. It was a severe case of tonsillitis. He quickly recovered after taking medicine and a long rest.     After a month, I remembered my husband while he was taking anti-biotics, he looked at the receipt for his anti-biotics and asked me, "1,000 pesos for few tablets of anti-biotics? How will Filipinos afford to buy medicine?" Oh well, it was a good question but I still don't have the answer. For now, I know that we both have common colds.  God is good! Looking forward for the 2nd quarte

Last January, we were looking for a place to stay at Subic. A budget-friendly place, good for a family of 6, where we can cook and just stay overnight. We wanted to go around Subic without travelling early. We found one at aotriz apartments. At Aotriz, you can check-in anytime and stay for 24 hours. Located in a residential area outside Subic, it is accessible through jeepneys and very clean. Here are the rental rates (all in Php): Daily*                                           950 Weekly*                                    5,700 Monthly (All-in-package)*       24,000 Monthly (Rental Only)**         15,000 * Includes utilities, housekeeping and WIFI access. ** Excludes utilities and houskeeping. WIFI is free. Extra person charge - 300 A unit has one bedroom (good for 2), a kitchen complete with kitchen/cooking utensils and living room with sofa. We took 2 units and asked for a stove and gallons of potable bottled water. They will provide a stove for

We are not professional planners but we usually end up planning family celebrations and milestones. From wedding anniversary to family reunions, all are equally special and undeniably tiring. But at the end of the day, these events make us happier. Here are the secrets in planning these wonderful occasions: 1. Know what you want. Ask yourself, your spouse or any member of the family involved in planning the event on the size, type and theme or even motif. Be definite. Do you want an intimate and small affair with the closest family members attending? How small is 'small'? For Filipino weddings, small maybe around 75 to 100 persons. Do you have the same definition of 'small'? Does a simple family reunion mean doing your own grilling at your own backyard or having a catering service at a secluded beach? 2. Set your budget. Be realistic. Research and ask for possible suppliers for a more accurate estimate. Add at least 10% of the total budget for contingency.  Create a

For years, hubby and I don't date on 14 February. We hate traffic and the long queue at the restaurant. But hey! It's a leap year....so I guess that's a good excuse. At least two days before Feb 14, we found ourselves calling the Spices Restaurant at Manila Peninsula  reserving seats for two. Hubby loves dishes from neighboring countries. Good thing Spices Resto specializes in Asian Cuisine! For those interested, here is our choice of foodie: Tom Yum Goong Country of Origin: Thailand Description: Spicy Prawn Soup. We requested for a very mild version. Servings can be good for two persons. Cost: Php 460 Goi Cuon Country of Origin: Vietnam Description: Fresh Rice Paper Summer Rolls   with shrimps, pork and coriander Cost: Php 390 Ahan Ta Lay Phad Nam Prik Phow Country of Origin: Thailand Description: Stir-fried seafood with chilli paste and oyster sauce and served with complimentary rice. (We ate more than half of it before I took this picture!) Cost

2011 is a wonderful year. Like any other year, it has been a mixture of sadness and happiness. But at the end of the day, we realized that God is good all the time! And when one year ends, another special year unfolds. 2012 is an extra special year. This year, we will be celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary ! You can expect to read more on how we will celebrate our anniversary in our next posts. So relax and enjoy life to the fullest! Let us laugh and love all the way to another year.....