Rue's Lullaby

Wednesday, February 15, 2012


Deep in the meadow, under the willow
A bed of grass, a soft green pillow
Lay down your head, and close your eyes
And when they open, the sun will rise

Here it’s safe, and here it’s warm
Here the daisies guard you from every harm
Here your dreams are sweet–
–and tomorrow brings them true
Here is the place where I love you.

Deep in the meadow, hidden far away
A cloak of leaves, a moonbeam ray
Forget your woes and let your troubles lay
And when again it’s morning, they’ll wash away

Here it’s safe, and here it’s warm
Here the daisies guard you from every harm
Here your dreams are sweet–
– and tomorrow brings them true
Here is the place where I love you.

Katniss Everdeen. The Hunger Games.
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Max's Restaurant

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

One of the setbacks of living outside Metro Manila is the limited available restaurants willing to deliver food.  Today is Valentine's Day and being a country with romantic people, I am very sure that if ever me and hubby attempt to dine elsewhere we'll be having problems -- traffic, parking and overcrowded restaurants.

I've been craving for chicken. Not just any chicken. I'm ALWAYS craving for Max's. We are actually a regular of Max's Robinson's Metro East. I am a registered user of Max's Restaurant Online. I have ordered last June 2011 but had the food for pick-up at Max's SM Masinag. I was not sure if they will deliver to my place but still gave it a try.


Yey! Max's delivers to my place! I received a call after five minutes. I was told the nearest branches that can deliver are Sta Lucia and Antipolo. I was told that it might take a little longer than the usual delivery time. NO PROBLEM! I can wait. I'm simply glad enough that they will deliver to my place. And I'm very impressed with the customer service who called me up. She sounded cheerful and very accommodating. Not the usual robotic customer service I encounter.


I ordered  Kare-kare (not in picture) and two Platter Meal. I upgraded my Pepsi (add 26.25 if you prefer in can). I think the food arrived earlier than expected because the delivery originated from Circumferential Rd in Antipolo. This branch is nearer compared to Sta Lucia. The delivery man is also very personable. It was unfortunate I was not able to get their names. They are highly commendable.


I did not notice that there is something special with the caramel bar until hubby pointed it out.


Heart shaped caramel bar. I like it! 

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!





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Mockingjay

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Mockingjay

"What I need is the dandelion in the spring. 
The bright yellow that means rebirth instead of destruction. 
The promise that life can go on no matter how bad our losses. 
That it can be good again..."

I'm done reading the last installment of the trilogy. I was at first afraid that Katniss's choice will disappoint me. Surprisingly, not. I had a realization. I will make the same choice as hers.




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