Reunited

Thursday, January 12, 2012


The most beautiful discovery true friends make 
is that they can grow separately without growing apart.

Finally.
After numerous planning and setting of dates and rescheduling and cancelling.
After almost 6 years.
We talked nonstop we did not notice we've been chatting for almost three hours!
Not that we have lots of catching up to do, because we constantly communicate via chat and texting.
I guess we are just talkative! :D

She traveled all the way from Laguna and I came from Antipolo.
But it was a well spent afternoon.

I love talking to Anne because I learn a lot from her. She makes me understand things. I really admire her. Her wit, her toughness and even her craziness!  She encourages me and inspires me. And most importantly, she makes me appreciate the things that come my way which I most of the time tend to complain about but are indeed blessings.

I guess I'm as crazy as you are. Now I wonder,  how do we manage to keep each other sane?


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Strawberry Jam from Heaven

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Good Shepherd Strawberry Jam

I did not like strawberry jam before. Because most of the strawberry jams I've tasted are either too sweet or obviously sour. Back in 1998, my ex-boyfriend (now husband) joined a school trip to Baguio. When he returned to Manila, he brought me strawberry jam from Good Shepherd. It was so good.

Last March 2011, we went up to Baguio to attend a friend's wedding. I made sure that we visit the Good Shepherd Convent before going back to Manila. I bought a big bottle of strawberry jam and it lasted less than a month. I've been looking for sellers of the Good Shepherd strawberry jam here in Manila but could not find any.

I was at Robinson's Metro East for our weekly grocery and voila!! I saw this on the Philippine Products shelf. Only the small bottle is available and I think this is kinda expensive for P150. But of course, I bought it.

We had a heavenly breakfast the next morning -- wheat bread, butter, eggs, bacon and strawberry jam. It was cold and raining here in Antipolo. All I need was to close my eyes and suddenly it felt like I was having breakfast at The Manor Camp John Hay.


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SM Advantage

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

I have a collection of cards - VIP, rewards, priority and whatever membership card an establishment I frequent offers. Amongst all my cards the SM Advantage (and the Mercury Suki Card) is the most I benefit from.


SM Advantage is a loyalty card that lets you earn points every time you shop.  The reward points accumulated can then be use to pay for purchases. SM Advantage also offers freebies, discounts to various establishments and exclusive sales.

Membership is valid for two years and is renewable for another two years for only P100 or 80 reward points. 
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