I've been craving for crabs for almost two months. Friends left and right have promised to accompany me in restaurants that serve them but all these have been postponed. So when my boyfriend asked me to watch Pirates of the Carribean: On Stranger Tides
in the IMAX theater in Mall of Asia, I had that glimmer of hope that I'll finally be able to eat steamed crabs.
We were there by 6pm and got tickets to see the last full show. Since the movie wasn't due to start in 6 hours, we had plenty of time to watch the sunset and then go to Seaside Dampa for dinner. We went scouting for the best prices, asking for crab prices resto by resto. There was one who offered a 20% discount to be slashed off from the paluto price but even with the discount, the total of the paluto and the crabs' market price were still steep. After a round of asking prices, we decided to eat at Julie's.
Our selection was pretty simple, I wanted crabs and he wanted Sinigang na Hipon so we ordered half-kilo of both.
We shared the sinigang and we still got to take home half of what we ate. He let me eat the crabs all by myself but because I'm a good girlfriend, I gave him two claws. Tee hee!
Things you might wanna know:
-The smoking area could be too noisy as there are bands that play at night. For a dinner for two, it's best to eat indoors where you can actually hear one another.
-Being friendly will take you places, er give you discounts rather. We got 10% off the paluto charge.
-Price:
1/2k of crabs + paluto (P380)
1/2k of sinigang na hipon + paluto (P360)
Ensaladang mangga (P100)
Big bowl of rice (P100)
Coke in can (P40)
Iced tea (P40)
Total: P1020
Note: Sorry for the crappy photo quality. I forgot to bring my camera.
in the IMAX theater in Mall of Asia, I had that glimmer of hope that I'll finally be able to eat steamed crabs.
We were there by 6pm and got tickets to see the last full show. Since the movie wasn't due to start in 6 hours, we had plenty of time to watch the sunset and then go to Seaside Dampa for dinner. We went scouting for the best prices, asking for crab prices resto by resto. There was one who offered a 20% discount to be slashed off from the paluto price but even with the discount, the total of the paluto and the crabs' market price were still steep. After a round of asking prices, we decided to eat at Julie's.
Our selection was pretty simple, I wanted crabs and he wanted Sinigang na Hipon so we ordered half-kilo of both.
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| These? All mine |
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| Included Xy to show how big the bowl is |
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| Ensaladang Mangga |
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| Rice good for 5 people |
Things you might wanna know:
-The smoking area could be too noisy as there are bands that play at night. For a dinner for two, it's best to eat indoors where you can actually hear one another.
-Being friendly will take you places, er give you discounts rather. We got 10% off the paluto charge.
-Price:
1/2k of crabs + paluto (P380)
1/2k of sinigang na hipon + paluto (P360)
Ensaladang mangga (P100)
Big bowl of rice (P100)
Coke in can (P40)
Iced tea (P40)
Total: P1020
Note: Sorry for the crappy photo quality. I forgot to bring my camera.
But, rather, is an overall movie experience review. Yes sir, there is a difference. The following was originally posted on my Tumblr page.
Pirates of the Carribean should have ended the moment the trilogy was over. Words cannot express how disappointed we all were coming out of the cinema. And I can speak for those people who I didn’t know. Yeah, people were openly voicing out rants left and right. I will not say anything more about the plot since I don’t want to be a spoiler.
I can honestly tell that watching it in imax is not worth it. If you want to watch it on the big screen, save yourself that money and watch it in 2D instead. Else, if you value your money that much, wait for the dvd and br rips.
And to SM Mall of Asia, kindly start on time. The last full show that was supposed to start at 11:45pm, started at 12:10am. That was the latest Last Full Show I’ve been on. Serves me right for promising to never watch in an SM cinema again, and then breaking that promise. I thought that maybe because it’s IMAX, SM would do a better job. The screen was constantly getting blank on us. As in there were moments were the display would just go off.
Also, (this is important) the popcorn sucks. Worst I’ve eaten I’d say. Nothing still beats Eastwood Mall’s cinema popcorn.
How was your POTC experience?
P.S. I disliked this movie but I loved the mermaids and sure, Johnny Depp still.
I have never been a concealer person. I used to think that my undereye area is fine as it is but alas, the sleepless nights has taken its toll on me. I now have what they call dark circles. So to counter that, on a whim I bought the inexpensive but raved Fanny Serrano stick concealer. But because of my self-proclaimed busy-ness, I always neglect to use it.
Yesterday, I was getting late for work and I accidentally got the concealer from my makeup kit. This is the first time I have opened it by the way. Since it's already open, I just gently patted it on my undereye area (Read: pat not smudge) and set it with my compact powder. The result was wonderful. I even hurriedly texted my boyfriend and the short convo went like this.
Things you might wanna know:
-Price: 350 pesos (Market! Market!); I heard it's cheaper to buy from Natasha dealers (less than 300) but I don't know a dealer who is accessible.
-Lasting power: I have a very oily face but I must say that it didn't wear off until I had to remove it using my makeup remover.
-It's only my 2nd day using it. If there will be harsh skin reactions, as I do have sensitive skin, I shall report as soon as possible.
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| Actual photos to follow. Shade: Cashew (for undereye area) |
Yesterday, I was getting late for work and I accidentally got the concealer from my makeup kit. This is the first time I have opened it by the way. Since it's already open, I just gently patted it on my undereye area (Read: pat not smudge) and set it with my compact powder. The result was wonderful. I even hurriedly texted my boyfriend and the short convo went like this.
Jen: I feel pretty todayOf course, he's just being sweet.
Him: Everyday bhe
Things you might wanna know:
-Price: 350 pesos (Market! Market!); I heard it's cheaper to buy from Natasha dealers (less than 300) but I don't know a dealer who is accessible.
-Lasting power: I have a very oily face but I must say that it didn't wear off until I had to remove it using my makeup remover.
-It's only my 2nd day using it. If there will be harsh skin reactions, as I do have sensitive skin, I shall report as soon as possible.
Saan ba masarap kumain pero hindi masakit sa bulsa?
Kung may magtatanong sakin nito, 8065 Bagnet ang isasagot ko.
Eto nga pala yung ilan sa mga kinain namin.
Bukod sa pagkain, marami ding mga paintings sa walls nila. Yung iba daw dito e gawa mismo ni Kitchie Nadal, dahil kapatid niya pala ang may-ari.
Meron din silang doodle wall.
Siyempre, hindi kami pwedeng umalis ng walang nailalagay sa wall.
At eto nga pala kami bago umuwi. Medyo di sila nakangiti, napagod ata sa sobrang kabusugan.
So yeah, kung nakarating ka sa part na ito. Salamat sa pagbabasa! Hindi naman pala sobrang haba ng post, marami lang pictures. At bago ko makalimutan, may free wifi din sila.
Kung may magtatanong sakin nito, 8065 Bagnet ang isasagot ko.
Bagnet (bàg-net; Ilocano dish) [n.] deep-fried pork chunks, preferably the liempo (pork belly). The whole big chunk or large cut of pork (with the skin intact) is boiled, drained, air-dried, then deep-fried until crisp brown and the skin has tiny bubble-like blisters on itBasically, kung nakakita ka na ng Lechong Kawali, parang nakakita ka na rin ng Bagnet.
Eto nga pala yung ilan sa mga kinain namin.
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| Bagnet Kare-Kare |
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| Bagnet Sisig |
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Frozen Buko Pandan |
Click here to see the menu. Photos above were just the first wave of orders. Hindi ko na napicturan yung mga sumunod dahil mas masarap kumain.
Ah, ayon sa majority, yung Bagnet Kare-Kare at Bagnet Sisig nga pala yung pinakapanalo. At para mawala ang pagkaumay sa cholesterol, hindi pwedeng hindi niyo itry ang Frozen Buko Pandan nila. Kung pu-pwede lang, kakain ako ng Frozen Buko Pandan nila araw-araw. Ganon siya kasarap.
Bukod sa pagkain, marami ding mga paintings sa walls nila. Yung iba daw dito e gawa mismo ni Kitchie Nadal, dahil kapatid niya pala ang may-ari.
Meron din silang doodle wall.
Siyempre, hindi kami pwedeng umalis ng walang nailalagay sa wall.
At eto nga pala kami bago umuwi. Medyo di sila nakangiti, napagod ata sa sobrang kabusugan.
So yeah, kung nakarating ka sa part na ito. Salamat sa pagbabasa! Hindi naman pala sobrang haba ng post, marami lang pictures. At bago ko makalimutan, may free wifi din sila.
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| Bonding moment: My iPhone 4 box meets my almost-3-yr-old iPhone Classic box |
It's still on the barely-wanted-other-people-to-touch stage so even I am really careful with handling it. I do not even bring it to work because I have not yet bought a screen protector and a case. Feature-wise, I'm loving the upgrade. Truly, this iPhone IS the upgrade from the iPhone Classic (1st gen).
I plan on blogging separately on the new features but I could not not say this: I loooove FaceTime! It's almost like video-chatting in real time.
Amanpulo... (sighs) In a perfect world, my honeymoon would be booked there. Who would not want to experience luxury at its finest?
Although I've lived in Palawan for the most part of my life, I have never been to Amanpulo, even for an island day tour, because of their soaring rates. See? They are not even quoted in Philippines Pesos.
I will forever love anyone who will make this dream come true.
Although I've lived in Palawan for the most part of my life, I have never been to Amanpulo, even for an island day tour, because of their soaring rates. See? They are not even quoted in Philippines Pesos.
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| 1 Nov, 2010 to 31 May, 2011 | 1 June, 2010 to 31 Oct, 2010 | |||
| Treetop Casita | US$ 900 | US$ 750 | View images > | |
| Hillside Casita | US$ 1,100 | US$ 800 | View images > | |
| Beach Casita | US$ 1,150 | US$ 825 | View images > | |
| Deluxe Hillside Casita (39/40) | US$ 1,250 | US$ 925 | View images > | |
| 1-Bedroom Villa | US$ 2,100 | US$ 1,400 | View images > | |
| 2-Bedroom Villa | US$ 3,150 | US$ 2,450 | View images > | |
| 4-Bedroom Villa | US$ 4,300 | US$ 3,500 | View images > | |
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I will forever love anyone who will make this dream come true.
