Yanx and Vanz

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....

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 char...

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.  Creat...

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 at...

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..... 

In our recent Subic trip, we had brunch at Xtremely Xpresso Cafe. Yanx is a frequent visitor of the place but this is his first time to go on weekends. He was surprised to see that all tables inside the cafe were occupied since it wasn't like this during weekdays. Well, we found a table good for three and started to order foodie! FILIPINO BREAKFAST             - Php 180  PASTA PARMIGIANA (FISH)   - Php 220     -  good for two 'lady like' appetite RASPBERRY ICED TEA             - Php 60 STRAWBERRY ICED TEA         - Php 70 BIG BEN PIZZA (Xtra large)        - Php 749     -  We gave it as a 'pasalubong' to our family. Super like it! It was finished in minutes. I prefer eating veggies but next time I will try Ben's Delight (Giant Burg...