The Hello Kitty Chocolate Filled Cookies.

I saw this Hello Kitty Chocolate filled cookies from Mercury Drug Convenience Store in Crossing Shaw and immediately bought it. I thought of trying it out for a change but i already doubt it because i had a bad experience from Japanese cookies bought from Singapore's 1 dollar Daiso. They don't taste right to me.
But, the cat caught me and like in most occasions, i can barely admit that i loved hello kitty. But in reality, i think i do, i just don't have the budget to collect it, or maybe i find liking it too overrated. Because, who doesn't anyway?

Whats in the Bag

Chocolate filled cookies that looks hand painted with cute drawing of kitty and ice cream cones. The filling are cookies and something with texture, im not sure if its rice crispies (really tiny) or sprinkles. But they look good. They just dont smell that enticing.

Cute Cookies and Cute Foil Pack

The Meowmmmy Factor

I think it don't taste good at all. Just like my worst experience from a Daiso cookie, it leaves a medicine like after taste, that kind of taste you get from really cheap cookies. It don't taste like chocolate to me, but only "chocolate-like" something else ha-ha. No kidding i ate only 3 pcs and thought of taking the other few pieces home to feed it my dog. Later on i throw it away i fear my dog might die LOL.

Round cookies and its not so chocolatey insides

Duh
I took home the other pack, Its  a good addition to my room only because it is pink (Oh i love anything pink that looks cute). The pack that i throw already i took it again from the waste bin and cut Hello Kitty out, put some tape and pin it so right now it stands in front of my monitor in the office. And whenever i look at it, i feel full (that's good right?), i don't ever wanna taste it again.

Foil Kitty on my Monitor Stand

Heya Hello Kitty

I definitely don't recommend buying it. But it is cheap anyway so if you are collecting Hello Kitty, its good to have one too, just display it, don't eat it !

Tyring Out Bake and Churn's Black Forest Flavored Dome Cake

First of all let me tell everyone that i love Bake and Churn, i enjoyed their ice cream cakes and I've blogged about it already HERE.

Black Forest

Yesterday was my BF's 26th Birthday, that in mind, i redeemed for him an ice cream cake from Bake and Churn, i had a voucher from Ensogo which i have purchased long ago. I've always loved Rocky Road and i have tried and tested Bake and Churn's Rocky Road Dome Cake. It's a Two Thumbs Up i tell you.

Yesterday i though of trying other flavors and the closest i had thought was Black Forest.

The cake looks amazing. I even asked my BF to change himself into a red shirt so i would take pictures. Bake and Churn is still true to their word that their ice cream don't melt so easily. BlackForest's Icecream cake is almost the same as the Rocky Road, except that the Rocky Road had less ice cream and less cake because it has a layer of marshmallows, the BlackForest have a Thicker layer of Cake, Thicker layer of ice cream and thin layer of white icing.

I sliced a generous amount and dig in realizing how sweet it was, no.. not sweet, overly sweet. There's nothing in the combination that pacifies the sweetness. Everything is sweet, no.. everything is overly sweet.

My BF and I were not able to finish the slice i put in my plate. The sweetness.. no.. extreme sweetness gave me a headache and even my mom's boyfriend started vomiting the food out before i could even complain.

I've always loved my cake with a reasonable amount of sweetness only.. I think i made a wrong choice in picking BackForest. I should have sticked to the traditional Rocky Road. Well, i still have 2 more vouchers to use and i dont know what to choose now :(

Happy Birthday Baby

The Slice of Black Forest

Bake and Churn's Black Forest

As much as i love Bake and Churn, my BlackForest experience was a tragedy.

Enjoying Sony Experia

I've recently realized the wonderful things my (correction :my BFs ) SONY EXPERIA MINI could do and i was so amazed now i want to own one myself too. A few of those great things i enjoy having it around rather than my iphone are the following :

Radio.
I love having access to local radio stations when i feel like listening to one. With the experia around this is really possible. Just like other phone, i just have to attach a headset. The phone uses the headset as an antenna.

Free Apps.
Android has more free apps than ios. There are a lot of paid downloaded apps in my iphone that's just free in android. Ever felt being ripped off??

Hotspot.
I know that newer iphones have improved tethering features, but my iphone is not jailbroken. Its an old 3GS. And as far as tweaking is concern i am so notinto it. I have a feeling its gonna break anytime, with it loosing reception quite often, rebooting and freezing.

Powered by Magnum

My boyfriend loves Magnum Ice Cream.

Actually he had his first Magnum when he visited me years back in Singapore (tell you Magnum was not so popular back then, or maybe it still is not famous there now, i cant really tell) but its just an ordinary ice cream bar that you can get in most auntie / uncle convenience down the HDB.
One true thing about the Magnum ice cream is that it is really thick and creamy. That being a fact also means it don't melt so easily. Which gives you the best ice cream bar experience for a reasonable expense. Back in SF it costs about 2 dollar plus and here in the Philippines they give it off at 50..
I took photos of my boyfriend while indulging on Magnum Truffles and here are the outcome when i tiled it using the iphone app "shake it" (i love this app i intend to blog about it in the future).

Aren't they cute? My boyfriend loved them and when i posted it in his Facebook many of his friends liked it too.

My choice was the second pic. I think its more candid and free. And it even says 'powered by magnum'. Dont get me wrong in there, its not paid ad at all.

My Simple Nail Art

Look what i made out of some nail polish and stickers.

The base is an earth tone tan from OMG which i always have (it is must for me to have earth tone polish all the time). The stickers are from Watsons i bought them last month for 30php.
The sticker is a great deal because a mat is useful for 3-4 sets already. Not bad right??
I just played with the sticker and got really satisfied. So cute :)).

To finish it sparkling, i glazed my nails with Bobbie natural transparent polish.
Hmmm i guess i have no preference with nail polish. I don't care much if local brand as long as not a fake.

Frabelle Foods Yummy Cheesedog is Two Thumbs Up!!

I don't really blog about every food i eat all the time. I only blog about my food experience When i get really satisfied with my purchase or when i got more than the worth that i paid for or when i really have to share how great or worst the experience was. After all I don't get paid for doing so :)

Last Weekend i went to SM Hypermart with my dad for my "After the Payday Grocery". I wanted some hotdogs but i was surprised that the Sm Hypermart in Binan dont have much to offer. I would normally get an economically priced hotdog (i let my mom buy the expensive one haha) but they only have Andale and i don't like that. Then i saw the Frabelle Yummy Cheesedogs and recalled "I saw this on TV with a Senator promoting it". I don't know when this product started selling but i took one anyway. I wanted to try it for once and see for myself why Senator Chiz Escudero would vouch his name to its quality.

This is the TV Commercial and the Transcript.

"  Bakit iba ang Frabelle Foods?
   Iba ang sarap ng pinagukulan ng panahon..
   Iba ang preparasyon..
   Mataas ang quality..
   Ang Frabelle Foods, naniniwalang ang lasang iyong  nakasanayan may isasarap pa..
   Para Sa'tin, Frabelle Foods.
   Sadyang Pinasarap! "

Now what about my experience?

I've been looking for a hotdog as nice as the one's i buy from Singapore.And i found it now. I looove the Frabelle's Yummy Cheesedog. Unlike other brands, it don't sag! It is so meaty full! and it is very tasty!! as in Ham Tasty!! So i definitely recommend it. It is good and worth your money!

this is my packed lunch today.see how it looks like dissected so meaty isn't it?
its not fat you are seeing, the yellowish ones are cheese!

 With this positive experience, i would like to try other Frabelle Products too. Unfortunately im nearly depleted hence, i still have to wait until my next "After the Payday Shopping". 

Thumbs Up!

Its good that I'm looking forward to spending and not worrying..for once!

2012 London Olympics Team Philippines

The London Olympics 2012 starts today Yay!!. Lucky are those who can see it in person, it must be an overwhelming experience to be there. Hence i wonder, do we even have a representative in the Olympics this season?

Well, yes we do!! 

Let us wish them luck and pray that they make friends, enjoy and bear the Filipino flag with pride and dignity. 

The 2012 Olympic Team Philippines Members are the following:

1. JASMINE ALKHALDI- SWIMMING (100 M FREESTYLE)
2. MARK ANTHONY BARRIGA - BOXING (49 KGS. LIGHTFLYWEIGHT)
3. DANIEL MANABAT CALUAG - CYCLING (BMX)
4. HIDILYN DIAZ - WEIGHTLIFTING (58 KGS)
5. RENE HERRERA - ATHLETICS (5,000 METER RUN)
6. TOMOHIKO ALDABA HOSHINA - JUDO (+100 KGS. SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT)
7. JESSIE KHING LACUNA - SWIMMING (200 M FREESTYLE)
8. BRIAN ROSARIO - SHOOTING (SKEET)
9. MARESTELLA TORRES - ATHLETICS (WOMEN LONG JUMP)
10. RACHELLE ANNE CABRAL - ARCHERY
11. MARK JAVIER - ARCHERY

Go for Gold Team Pilipinas!

Whoah! 3 Holidays for August 2012 in the Philippines

I've been waiting for August simply because it is one of the very few (or possibly only one?) month in 2012 with a Triple Holiday. Yes, We have 3 Non Working Holidays in August 2012 gracing us 2 long weekends.
 

August 20,2012 (Monday)
Eid ul Fitr .According to TimeandDate.com, Eid-al-Fitr (Eid al-Fitr, Eid ul-Fitr, Id-Ul-Fitr, Eid) is the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal. It marks the end of Ramadan, which is a month of fasting and prayer. Many Muslims attend communal prayers, listen to a khutba (sermon) and give zakat al-fitr (charity in the form of food) during Eid al-Fitr. 

Honoring Ninoy

August 21,2012 (Tuesday).
Ninoy Aquino Day. The holiday was created by Republic Act 9256, which was signed into law by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on February 25, 2004, twenty-one years after his death and the eighteen years after the People Power Revolution., and was sponsored by Senate President Franklin Drilon and House Speaker Jose de Venecia. It requires an EDSA People Power Commission (EPPC) to hold activities in observance the day and shall be funded from the Budget of the Office of the President and from private donations.

A commemoration ceremony was held at the People Power Monument which was attended by Presidents Arroyo and Aquino, the Aquino family, and government officials such as members of the cabinet, top police, and military brass.

Honoring our Heroes 

The holiday was included in President Arroyo's program of "holiday economics", adjusting the observance of the holiday to the nearest Monday in order to boost the tourism industry with long weekends. In 2010, it was moved back to its original date by President Benigno Aquino III.

August 27,2012 (Monday)
National Heroes Day. Commemorates all the nation's heroes throughout history. It is a regular holiday marking the 1896 Cry of Pugad Lawin by the Katipunan, led by its Supremo Andrés Bonifacio, which began the Philippine Revolution.

Relatives of the late soldiers, presidents and alike goes to libingan ng mga bayani to offer their prayers while A commemoration ceremony is held in the area honouring the dead for their bravery and Nationalism.

Ensogo's Bake and Churn Ice Cream Cake Deal is Back !!!

You heard Me.

My Favourite voucher is back and this time im going to buy plenty!!
I loved the last cake i had from Bake and Churn. I even blogged about the first time i redeem my cake using my Ensogo Voucher in this article.

Visit Ensogo's website and order your own voucher. Bake and Churn ice cream cakes are normally 530Php but the voucher is only for 200 (Worth 400). So when you redeem your cake just pay another 130. You will never regret it i swear. It comes in a nice box too. And its very nice to give as gift!

The Mark of Athena is Coming. Soon!

Its been a week without books. I am well rested.. but bored. I hope for another Young Gen Fiction so i went to Rick Riordan's Website and read again (for the nth time) his newest book to launch very soon. Mark of Athena is the 3rd Installment in the Heroes of Olympus Series. I cant wait to get my hands on it.

Here's a brief summary taken for the author's website

Annabeth is terrified. Just when she’s about to be reunited with Percy—after six months of being apart, thanks to Hera—it looks like Camp Jupiter is preparing for war. As Annabeth and her friends Jason, Piper, and Leo fly in on the Argo II, she can’t blame the Roman demigods for thinking the ship is a Greek weapon. With its steaming bronze dragon masthead, Leo’s fantastical creation doesn’t appear friendly. Annabeth hopes that the sight of their praetor Jason on deck will reassure the Romans that the visitors from Camp Half-Blood are coming in peace.

And that’s only one of her worries. In her pocket Annabeth carries a gift from her mother that came with an unnerving demand: Follow the Mark of Athena. Avenge me. Annabeth already feels weighed down by the prophecy that will send seven demigods on a quest to find—and close— the Doors of Death. What more does Athena want from her?

Annabeth’s biggest fear, though, is that Percy might have changed. What if he’s now attached to Roman ways? Does he still need his old friends? As the daughter of the goddess of war and wisdom, Annabeth knows she was born to be a leader, but never again does she want to be without Seaweed Brain by her side.

Narrated by four different demigods, The Mark of Athena is an unforgettable journey across land and sea to Rome, where important discoveries, surprising sacrifices, and unspeakable horrors await. Climb aboard the Argo II, if you dare. . . .

Comment here if you want the first few chapters of the book. It is available online for free. I just downloaded it from some random site that i can no longer recall. I can share it with you.

There's something to look forward for October!