Twenties Girl

OK, I am an official Sophie Kinsella fan! Everytime I go to book shops or stores, I always go directly to the fiction section and search for her last name. Well, it’s not that hard to find Sophie Kinsella’s books. Ever since her greatest book series came out, her name became as common as JK Rowling and Paulo Coehlo.

Sophie Kinsella was the author of the Shoppoholic Series. Yes, she wrote Confessions of a Shoppaholic, the first book of the series of shopping lover, Rebecca Bloomwood which later on turned into a movie starring Isla Fischer. Book lovers who follow Sophie Kinsella’s work knows that she authored other books with the same level of wit as the Shoppoholic Series.

For example, she had other books like Remember Me?, Can You Keep a Secret and Undomestic Goddess… But her latest work is by far my favorite. It’s titled Twenties Girl.

If you suddenly had a friend that only you can see and hear, what will you do?

The book revolves around Lara Lington, a 20 something girl, who’s startup career is falling apart and was dumped by the love of her life. To make matters worst, she can see and hear the ghost of her late great-aunt Sadie, who will not rest in peace until they find her dragonfly necklace. Their adventures and mis-adventures in finding the lost necklace leads to more than what they’ve expected and a romance that blooms for Lara.

I’ve read 1/3 of the book but I’m loving the vibe of Lara and aunt Sadie. It’s kinda like a clash between old and new London because they both represented their era well.

I am excited about this book and I sometime peek in the pages during office hours. I hope I can finish this book immediately so that I can tell you guys about it more.

SINGIT

I was reading The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown when I saw Twenties Girl. So, Dan Brown was left in the background while I finish with sohpie Kinsella.

Next stop, I’ll buy another book by one of my favorite publishing house, Little Black Dress.

iHeart iPAD

It’s been a loooooooong time since my last post here in my personal blog. Just like what you have heard, Doms and I are very busy with our wedding planning. I also busy updating my bride blog and wedding wedsite. So, I want to apologize to my wordpress blog!

SORRY BLOG!!!

Anyway, I know that maintaning a lot of blogs is stressful but for me, writing is heaven! And th more blogs that I have, the better. Since I haven’t posted anything here recently, I am posting here my wishlist for this year, The New Apple iPAD.

This innovative Apple invention will be released late March. This gadget is Apple’s answer to the growing population of netbook lovers. It’s slim, durable and can be carried everywhere.

You can check you mail, go online using Safari, store pictures, store music and use the uncany services of Apple iWORK. Oh no! Dream gadaget alert na talaga!!!

I really wish that when this gadget hits Singapore, I will have the extra funds to buy this.

Not Only One

It’s official.

I’m maintaining not only this blog. I also have my our wedding blog, which most of the time I’m the one writing, and our wedding website, which most of the time I’m the only one updating.

Wedding Blog

http://dindinanddomswedding.blogspot.com/

Wedding Site

http://www.mywedding.com/dindinanddoms/

I’m also officially addicted to TWITTER!!!

Twitter Profile

http://twitter.com/dindinstars

First Post for 2010

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

taken from www.chromasia.com

This is my first ever post here in my personal blog and I must say, I’m excited! This wordpress blog have been with me for more than a year or so and I’ve shared almost everything that I feel in this blog.

OK so for my first blog entry for 2010, I will describe my current situation and what my current emotions and feelings are. At the end part, I will be mentioning what I expect 2010 to be. Here it goes…

WHAT I AM AND WHAT I AM FEELING

It’s my 5th month working here in Crimson Logic Singapore but it’s my 13th month staying in this beautiful country. This place never cease to amaze me! They are very rich and they are very disciplined. As for Crimson Logic, I like this company. I like almost all of the people here and so far, work is OK. I like the people around me and they are nice to me. I like the office and the facilities and I see myself still working here for this year.

I am now renting a room in Northoaks Condominium. It’s located near Admiralty MRT and even if it’s far from the city, it’s very comfortable and nice living in a place like this.

In general, I see myself as a healthy person. Except for some occasional migraine and pain in the abdomen, I feel that I am OK.

Financially speaking, Doms and I are saving up for our wedding so I can say that subtracting the savings, we can still manage.

The Wedding! This makes me more excited every time I think about it. The Wedding take up most of my brain cells. For 2010, I hope everthing will be OK when it comes to my wedding.

WHAT I HOPE 2010 WILL BE

I hope 2010 will kind to me and Doms. We have so many plans and lots of things to buy that we tend to be swayed by all these and leave the priority behind. I really hope we become more mature and decide correctly.

I hope we will be more faithful to God and I hope that our relationship will be stronger.

Too Tired

Why are there times when you just wake up from sleep and still feel tired?

taken from http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/2700073515_4b275e0bc8.jpg

Maybe because I never slept anyway… Oh well, too sad to sleep…

Mata by Mojofly

kumusta na
nandyan ka pa ba
wala na yatang ibang magagawa
kundi tumawa

nandyan pa ba
mga ala-ala
ang tanging bagay na naiwan
sa ‘ting dalawa

wag nang paikutin ang isa’t isa
lahat ng bagay ay malinaw na
di na rin kailangan pagpilitan pa
di mo na kinakailangan pang magsalita

nakita ko ng lahat ito
pinahihiwatig ng mata mo
salamat na lamang sayo
ohhhhhhh

nakita ko ng lahat ito
pinahihiwatig ng mata mo
salamat na lamang sayo
ohhhhhhh

kumusta na
nandyan ka pa ba
wala na yatang ibang magagawa
kundi tumawa

nandyan pa ba
mga ala-ala
ang tanging bagay na naiwan
sa ‘ting dalawa

wag nang paikutin ang isa’t isa
lahat ng bagay ay malinaw na
di na rin kailangang pagpilitan pa
di mo na kinakailangan pang magsalita

nakita ko ng lahat ito
pinahihiwatig ng mata mo
salamat na lamang sayo
ohhhhhhh

nakita ko ng lahat ito
pinahihiwatig ng mata mo
salamat na lamang sa’yo
ohhhhhhh

mata mo, mata mo, mata mo, mata mo………..

Eclipse Cinnamon Mints Addict

I’ve been searching and searching endlessly for  a cinnamon candy/breath  mints flavor. This search strted when my tita from the US brought home a Cinnammon-Flavored Tic-Tacs. I loved the smell and the taste of that Tic-Tacs!

Everywhere we go, may it be in Hong Kong, Macau or Thailand, I always check in tehir local candy store if they sell any cinnamon flavored Tic-Tacs or any candy/breath mints of the taste.

My search is over!

Last Friday, I went to Vivo City to meet with Doms. I wanted to buy a box of chocolate for Tita Nena and Tito Vicsie because we will meet Kado for dinner. Anyway, I was about to pay the Swiis Chocolate that I bought when I saw it!

Taken from http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2164/2401247072_30bac66d0f.jpg

Eclipse Cinnamon flavor!!! I immediately got the mints and bought it! I was not sure how it will taste but I still wanted to see.

Immediately opened the can when we were safely inside the train going to Clarke Quay. I instanly smelled the cinnamon aroma I’ve been searching for the longest time! I was so happy that this Eclipse candy was everything that I expected it to be.

Universal Studios Singapore Part 2

OK, I am continuing with the rest of the zones that the upcoming Universal Studios here in Singapore.

We left off with zone 4, so now, let’s talk about zone 5, “Ancient Egypt”. This zone has the “Reveng of the Mummy” ride which is a thrilling ride of twists and sharp turns done in total darkness. Check out the entrance of the ride with the picture below. Kinda looks like Egypt right? In this zone, there is also an attraction called “Treasure Hunters”. In this attraction, you can ride a vintage motor car and you can venture out in the sandy excavation site. Sounds really exciting!

Zone 6 is the most anticipated zone by everyone. In this zone, called “Sci-Fi City”, the thrilling rides called “Battlestar Galactica” will be seen. this ride is the world’s tallest dueling roller coaster and just the mere sight of it makes me scared already. I am sure taht among all the rides mentioned here, this is the only ride that I will not try! Also, in this zone, the Transformers ride will be built but will open in 2011.

Last but not the least is the New York Zone. This zone houses the famous Loui’s NY Pizza Parlor. This zone is the replica of the streets of New York. I am sure I will have a lot of photos in this zone.

So this sums up my post for Universal Studios Singapore. At least, asian people no longer need to go to the US just to get a glimpse of Universal Studios.

Wedding Website

The day after Doms asked me to marry him, I already secretly started a wedding website. I’ve been updating and updating the contents of the site and I’ve added some pictures already.

Third week of November, I posted our wedding website in Weddings at Work and some of the members there already visited my site. I just wish that the people who visited our site will give out comments in our online guest list.

Anyway, the long awaited wedding website is here already. Please visit

http://www.mywedding.com/dindinanddoms/

and read updates about our wedding preparations and plans.

Don’t forget to sign in our online wedding guest book!

 

 

 

Universal Studios Singapore Part 1

Last week, I read the news about the opening of the most awaited theme park here in Singapore.

Universal Studios Singapore will open it’s doors to the public on the first quarter of 2010. It will feature 24 rides and attractions, 18 of which will be making their worldwide premiers in Singapore.

The Universal Studios’ one—day pass on a weekday will cost S$66 for an adult and S$48 for a child, with seniors enjoying a special rate of S$32. The pass will cost S$72, S$52 and S$36 respectively for visits on weekends and public holidays. Not bad for a great theme park entrance right?

The theme park has 7 zones or areas. The first area is Hollywood Boulevard. This area features Pantages Hollywood Theater which will be a venue for future Broadway Musicals. Also in this area are different restos like Mel’s Drive-in which serves delicious burgers, fries, onion rings and milk shakes.

Here is a picture of Hollywood Road in Universal Studios Singapore in the Making

Next zone will be the Madagascar Zone. This area will have a complete replica of the boat where Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria rode in the movie. This boat is for the “A Crate Adventure” ride. This will also have a kiddie ride called “King Julien’s Beach Party -Go-Round” which is a grand carousel.

The Next zone is the Far Far Away zone. This zone houses the famous Shrek Castle and the “Shrek 4D Adventure” ride. Thiszone also has a resto named “Goldilocks” which serves fried chicken with gravy and fish and chips. Here is a picture of the Shrek Castle.

Zone 4 is the most exciting zone for me. It’s the Lost World zone which has the most rides among the other zones. It has the “WaterWorld” area that will have a show of stunts and thrilling action based on the movie. It also has the “Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure” that is the ride that I will surely Q in.  This zone also has the Discovery Foodcourt where everyone can try different food just in one place.

Stay tuned for my next blog post for the rest of the zones of the soon to open Universal Studios Singapore!

Eating All Out Before My Wedding Diet Starts

I’ve been craving a lot of food found in the Philippines for the past months. I have a mental list of all the food that I will try when I get the chance to go back to the Philippines. Since we are doing our wedding preps, I know we will frequent more for the year  2010. Aside from the occasional Chicken Joy cravings, I also have a lot of other food that I want to eat.

Here are my top 10 “must-eat” food in the Philippines:

1. Shawarma = Sharwarma bought in the “Try Mo Shawarma Ko” store in Lagro is the best for me. I remember the times Doms and I used to go there just to eat Shawarma with cheese. I will ask my brother to buy me one!

2. Krispy Kreme Donuts = Even if Singapore is claiming to be more westernized, I still don’t believe them because there is no single store of Krispy Kreme here. One reason that I can think of because Krispy Kreme is too sweet for the normal donut eater and knowing how health conscious Singaporeans are, they wouldn’t want anything too sweet for their taste. As for me, I am already dreaming of the different flavors I will buy!

3. Pandesal = I have moments in the morning that I kept telling Doms to look for pandesal. I miss it’s fluffiness and the smell of freshly caked pandesal in morning.

4. Espasol = I already asked my dad to buy the espasol brand that I’ve been wanting to eat.

5. Dencio’s Sisig = Ummm, I’ve been craving for that sizzling smell all my life!!!

6. Amber’s Pancit = I dunno how to do it, but I definitely want to get a tast of Ambers!

7. Yellow Cab Pizza = OK, Singapore has a wide variety of pizza stores here. We even have Pizza Hut, but one thing that’s lacking in their food here is TASTE!

8. Taho = Oh yes, nothing beats hot taho with a lot of “arnibal” in the morning!

9. Red Ribbon Chicken Empanada = I’ll buy 20 pcs!

10. Adelina’s Ham = This ham makes my mouth water! I love Adelina’s partnered with bread or rice or just plain!