We attended a presentation last month by Crystal Cruises. They are celebrating their 20th anniversary and they have plenty great packages this year! 15 years ago we took the Mediterranean Cruise on Crystal Symphony. One of the nice things about a cruise is you get to go to different cities without having to bring your luggage with you. And being on the cruise is in itself an adventure.
It’s in my bucket list to go on a cruise again hopefully one day…..
I took photos of the presentation on the screen, I hope you can read it
They have courses on board while you are traveling!
Cruises are actually more fun when you are with a big family or a big group of friends.
Activities for kids
Wow, there are themes
It’s actually fun to be on board, they have so many things to keep you busy till you get to your next destination
The food is all included and you can choose to eat in the main dining or in the restaurants on the ship
I don’t mind a small room, just make sure there is a window you can open to see outside or a balcony
Great deals this year on their 20th anniversary
Click below to go to their website for more information
Thank you to my bestfriend, Eds, for organizing a beautiful night of music! I love these things and she loves them too which is why we get along We sometimes go to the CCP or go together for concerts,
but this time, she brought the CCP to me! and to her other friends!!
I used to play the piano when I was a kid and I remember the numerous hours and days I had to practice for a piece so i could memorize it and play it the proper way. It’s very hard and it takes a lot of patience and a lot of practice! That’s why i really admire pianists
To Aries and Minette, YOU MAKE US PROUD TO BE FILIPINO! What an honor to witness your performance and a priveledge to watch you in a private home, I feel so lucky and blessed
I took video clips of the performance that evening and put them together quickly so I could share it with everyone at Heart2Heart. They are truly so talented and amazing! Watch for yourselves
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Eds set up her house with the help of good friend, Anton Barreto
Born and raised in California, Turk was 11 years old when her mother first taught her to sew. She studied apparel design at the University of Washington and took her first job with the Seattle-based sportswear manufacturer, Britannia Jeans. Turk’s next stop was Los Angeles, where she waded into a sea of 30 prints per season designing surf wear for ocean pacific.
With her husband, then stylist, now photographer Jonathan Skow as partner, Trina Turk, the company, was born in 1995. In the same year, her clothing was sold by Barney’s New York, Fred Segal, and Saks Fifth Avenue. With that, Trina Turk’s wholesale sales topped $40 million in 2009.
Inspired by the multicultural mix, architecture, and landscape of Los Angeles and California, the Trina Turk collection is full of the season’s most casually sophisticated-and “must have” silhouettes. Trina’s philosophy is to create wearable, optimistic sportswear. The collection has become known for n amazing pant fit and gorgeous signature prints. Swimwear was introduced in 2007 through a license with apparel ventures.
About the Brand
Trina Turk Handbags
Trina Turk expandable totes, smart satchels and chic crossbody purses carry all your essentials in commendable style. Over-the-shoulder totes and travel vanity kits stay typically sleek (and surprisingly functional).
Trina Turk Jewelry Collection
The inspiration for the Trina Turk Jewelry collection is Trina’s own collection of vintage jewelry, and the optimistic, California vibe that inspires everything we do. The concept is to create a fresh, new take on pieces you can no longer find, often incorporating MOVEMENT and COLOR. All materials used are of highest grade and quality. Trina Turk creates tomorrow’s collectibles by manufacturing jewelry that is made to last.
Trina Turk is exclusively available in Rustan’s Makati and Shangri-la Plaza.
Happy Birthday Danny! The wives are happy to join the boys to celebrate with you Wishing you many more years of love and success in everything!
Yummy dinner at Azuthai! The two very hard working owners – Jay and Malu were there to watch over their restaurant which is why it always makes a big difference in quality and service
Oh my gosh!!!! THIS IS SUPER DUPER YUMMY!!!! For the lechon lovers out there -ORDER THIS!!!!
The Les Historiques line was born out of the desire to highlight the richness of Vacheron Constantin’s heritage by reviving emblematic legendary models conveying the brand’s spirit and savoir-faire in contemporary reinterpretations.
Following last year’s presentation of the reinterpretation of the Chronomètre Royal 1907 to celebrate that watch’s 100th anniversary, Vacheron Constantin is now presenting the Historiques American 1921. This timepiece is inspired by an avant-garde cushion-shaped wristwatch featuring a crown at one o’clock and produced in very limited numbers by the Geneva-based manufacture specifically for the American market during the Roaring Twenties.
Respecting the spirit of that era, Vacheron Constantin has once again returned to basics by combining creativity and historical accuracy. The new Historiques American 1921, therefore, pays homage to the bold style of the 1920’s.
Classically inspired, elegant, unpretentious but original, and a real dandy of a watch, this model features a case that is faithful to the original and still cushion-shaped, but now crafted in 18K pink gold and with a diameter of 40 mm. Its most distinguishing characteristic is the diagonal reading of the time, with the crown positioned at one o’clock like the original model.
The dial, with its sand-blasted finish, has 12 Arabic numerals painted in black and a minute-track, also painted in black. The Breguet hour and minute hands are in black oxidized 18K gold. The seconds-counter hand at 4 o’clock, however, is baton-shaped, though also in black oxidized 18K gold.
The case, featuring a slightly convex sapphire crystal, has a transparent back through which one can admire the exceptional finishing of the brand new manual-winding 4400 movement, developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin and stamped with the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva. The movement, which is 28 mm in diameter and 2.8 mm high, indicates hours and minutes, with the seconds on a subdial, and has a frequency of 28,800 vibrations / hour and a power reserve of around 65 hours.
Water-resistant to 3 bar, the approximate equivalent of 30 metres, this new model comes on a dark-brown, hand-stitched, saddle-finish, square-scaled alligator leather strap adorned with an 18K pink gold buckle in the shape of a half Maltese cross.
The production of the Historiques American 1921 will be limited. It should particularly appeal to connoisseurs and to enthusiasts of bold, classical Haute Horlogerie timepieces looking for watches that whet their curiosity due to the timelessness of their aesthetic and functional qualities.
Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 is available at Rustan’s Makati.
We were so happy to be invited to Raymond’s place to try Ada’s Cuban cuisine!! I love their nice and cozy home!
Here they are – Raymond and Ada. Ada learned how to cook just by watching her Mom in the kitchen. Raymond is so lucky to have Ada cook for him which is why he gained some weight eversince he met her Ada is really a ballerina from Cuba and she came here to the Philippines as a dancer for the show FLOW by Pagcor
And here is their dog Sake who was super hyper and jumping all around excited to see us and everyone
Another couple who was invited, Sandy and Tessa Daza
and Jojo Gloria, friend and photographer!
The dining table
Our dinner spread taken by Jojo. YUMMY!! Everything was really good!
Raymond told Ada to show us how to eat Cuban food, so this is a sample of a plate
and this is a garlic sauce which we all loved – we added it to our food and it was so good
Thanks to Jojo for taking the photos! Jojo does photography as a hobby and professionally
Congris
Frijoles Blanco Con Puerco ( Pinto Beans Soup with Pork )
Frijoles Colorados con Res ( Pinto beans Soup with Beef )
Masitas de Puerco ( Saute Pork Chunks )
Pollo Con Cebollas
Yuca con tostones – I love this! I love adding this to the food
Ada takes orders for take out, do give her a call and try her Yummy Cuban food which she makes herself with lots of love from Cuba Truly authentic!
Ada will soon have a stall in Salcedo Market and she will be there herself to sell her food This is her banner
And she will be selling the food this way and it will be very reasonable as stressed by financier and adviser, Raymond
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