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What a month, last month!

by Rose
What a month, last month!

How is it September already? My birth month flew by and I barely noticed as work kept me swamped during weekdays. Wasn’t it only yesterday when France won the World Cup and Cebu went crazy over Big Bad Wolf? July feels like ages ago. I am happy to note, however, that my usual home-office-home routine got a much needed break with an out-of-town trip right after my birthday! I purposely avoided spilling details on social media lest I jinxed it but spending the weekend with my college besties was exactly the distraction I needed.

We only have the World Cup to blame…

Weeks after the most prestigious football tournament ended, I realized I cannot live without those hot guys chasing ball for the next four years.😂 How to cure my fangirl tendencies? By tweaking our cable subscription a bit to make room for beIN Sports. So hello Premier League and La Liga for us these days. It’s better than just reading about the games online. Plus, I can finally gauge my favorite players’ abilities when they’re playing for clubs compared to national teams. My sister and I now root for our respective clubs.

… as football, and less K-dramas, take over our lives.

After Life on Mars ended, Mr. Sunshine remains the only K-drama we’ve been following religiously for weeks… and I’m close to dropping it. Or maybe I’ll just fast-forward through some scenes. Twenty-four episodes is too much of a stretch. For one, Lee Wan Ik’s arc bores me to death. He’s supposed to be the big bad of the story. The bromance is good and Kim Tae Ri is a revelation but there’s that nagging feeling the audience is being set-up for a tragic finale.

That said, I’m excited to blog about our very short but much-needed Davao vacay. Now if only I can squeeze in some time to sort through all the photos.😉

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In the end, true love prevailed for Harry and Meghan.

by Rose
In the end, true love prevailed for Harry and Meghan.

PR nightmares be damned, the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (now Duke and Duchess of Sussex) went without a hitch last Saturday much to the delight of hopeless romantics all over the world. It was unconventional, to say the least, compared to Prince William’s own wedding in 2011 with the couple keeping the guest list an intimate curious mix of celebrity, British high society and royalty.

Perhaps paying tribute to Miss Markle’s roots, the inclusive ceremony also featured a sermon from American bishop Michael Curry and a touching performance of “Stand By Me” from The Kingdom Choir. Check out the adorable clip of the sermon which kept the royals struggling to maintain their composure.😂

Having followed the family’s history since my teens, it was a joy to see Harry radiating with so much love for his bride as she walked down the aisle. I thought it was a lovely gesture from the Prince of Wales to take up his future daughter-in-law’s request in the absence of her own father. Diana would have been proud to see her boys marry for love.

The official wedding photos stayed true to the couple’s laid-back nature as photographer Alexi Lubomirski captured everyone in their most relaxed state after the day’s earlier festivities.

How cute were Prince George and Princess Charlotte though? Of the two, the latter is turning out to be quite a charmer and a perfect contrast to her more reserved older brother. I cannot wait until Prince Louis is much older and able to join the family on official appearances. For now, there’s his baptism to look forward to.

*photos from Google and Getty Images, no copyright infringement intended.

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The One With My Cousin’s Graduation.

by Rose
The One With My Cousin’s Graduation.

While April didn’t start off well in my books (we ended the day in an ER, no less), I am grateful for the time it has allowed me to spend with family. My cousin graduated from senior high school last Saturday and it was a much-needed break from my homebody routine during weekends. Our jam-packed afternoon began after dropping off food for my mom and aunt at the IEC Convention Center. We then dropped by Landers for something to eat before we trooped to the nearest mall while waiting for the ceremony to finish.

A six-hour event is just too much for one to sit through even with a 30-minute break so perhaps (bigger) schools/universities might want to schedule this by strand next year?🤔 For one, the snack area was a logistics nightmare not to mention the crowd control, on who gets to enter the hall once the program started, wasn’t even strictly implemented.

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Those “Aling Vicky” moments are real, guys.

by Rose
Those “Aling Vicky” moments are real, guys.

I don’t know how or why that “Aling Vicky” video went viral but I can totally relate about having sabaw moments from time to time. Take for instance last week when I forgot to pack the leftover pasta I had for snacks; or when the reward I redeemed from Grab was not entered on my booking (hence, no discount).

My biggest scare was when I forgot my ATM PIN.😱 Yup, it happened. I spent three days agonizing about the combination and thankfully remembered it over the weekend saving me a trip to the bank to have my card changed. It’s equally amusing and frustrating but I suppose one can simply charge that to experience.

That said, please indulge me as I ramble about my March favorites in this post:

S.W.A.T.

I have found a new procedural to love. Based off the 1975 series (which also inspired the 2003 film), the show follows the LAPD Metro S.W.A.T. team as they deal with issues in their community. This one’s a great follow-up for Shemar Moore after leaving Criminal Minds (he finally gets to lead his own team!) but I have to admit my heart’s with the character of Deacon Kay. Who knew Jay Harrington looks smexy as a silver fox?😍

Hacking Shakey’s Mojos

Thanks to PepperPH’s recipe, we finally had the chance to recreate an iconic staple of the Shakey’s menu. Everyone loves their mojos – I can consume a single serving by my lonesome – and with no Ferna or Mert’s Breading Mix in supermarkets we concurred our best bet was Tasty Boy. Mojos don’t taste the same when you use the spicy variant. They stand out with that garlicky flavor that reminds you of the real thing.👍

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Jumping through hoops for my SSS Loan.

by Rose

I am not a morning person. My idea of a perfect day is one that allows me to sleep in until 8:30AM. Waking up at 5AM on a weekday isn’t something I’d like to do on a daily basis but there I was, on a Monday morning, thumbing sleep out of my system to settle some business with a government office before lunch break. Loan applications with SSS used to be a breeze before… until an “IT upgrade” set back their system and forced (some) people to file things manually.😒

PROS: Filing your loan application in person allows you to choose the pay-out option, either through check or cash card.

An oversight cost me another day so I took an emergency leave (thanks for the advice, friends!) to settle everything by Tuesday.

CONS: Waking up early is key to getting things done before lunch time. The whole process alone takes at least 4 hours, including the waiting time.

We got there around 6:40AM and I was already #50 in the queue! Can you imagine how early #1 was? It took me 2 hours before my number was called and here’s where it gets interesting. Since I had no UMID, my payout options were either through check or cash card. I chose the latter so I had to fill out some forms at the UnionBank corner of the building. By the time I was done with everything, it was 11:12AM and I was famished, sleepy and smelly.

Our government truly has a long way to go to make these services efficient for its citizens.

Edited to add:  To be fair, loan proceeds arrived exactly a week after I submitted my application. Not bad at all.👍

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