Yearly Archives: 2012

Special Delivery!!

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Something amazing happened today on my special day!!!!  Two of the Avengers came to my house and delivered some Jollibee fried chicken for me!!! I LOVE IT!!! 

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Wow!! This is some special fried chicken!!!!

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Thank you to Jollibee for making this day a special day for me to remember!! Thanks Grace Bermejo!  Grace told me that the Incredible Hulk was supposed to come also but he had to go save someone last minute 🙂

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I made sure my kids and my Dad and Mom were here even if they did not know they were coming!  

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Dad loves these characters and collects them in statue form, so I thought he would like to see them live! 🙂  

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So of course we took plenty photos with them before they left!

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After that we opened our loot from the Avengers

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love the collectible tubs!!

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This is what we had for dinner!!! YUMMY FRIED CHICKEN!!!

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I made an event out of it to celebrate with my family 🙂  I am so happy today!!  My family loved the fried chicken too 🙂

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 And thanks for the tickets to the movie which is showing already tomorrow!!!!

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Mannequins

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You have to be daring to do weird things…so I would say I am daring! and I guess that makes me weird!  haha!!

Outside the window of Tito Mandy’s condo, they spotted these 3 mannequins by the dump bin.  And Tito Mandy and Tita Reggie were daring to go and get them!  I don’t remember how I ended up getting them but we went down to look at them, saw that they were okay and I got excited!  

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Tita Reggie posing beside them for a photo opportunity 🙂 

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I told our driver, Resty, to put down all the chairs in the car so the mannequins could fit!! haha!!  

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I’m watching him from upstairs getting the mannequins, I was embarassed to stay there 🙂 That is Bloomingdales on the backdrop- so we figured those are old mannequins that they are getting rid of.  So I classify them as vintage! haha

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Resty laughing thinking that I am really crazy to make him do this 🙂 

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And the last one!  Having them shipped over to Manila and still wondering what I will do with them and where to put them 🙂 

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Mark the Chef

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One of the sons of Tita Chi, Mark, is a chef in New York!  And we were so lucky that he cooked for us for breakfast!!

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He works at the Mermaid Inn.  I can’t wait till he opens his own restaurant in New York!

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We were all watching him in action in the kitchen 🙂

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This is dedicated to all Eggs benedict lovers out there!!!! 🙂

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Hollandaise sauce!!

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Voila!! YUMMY!!

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Condo in Soho

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A beautiful condo in Soho by the friends of my Dad and Mom, Tito Mandy and Tita Chi! Their kindness is overflowing that they have become good friends with my Lolo, and other members of the family.  Such a wonderful and humble couple 

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The elevator leads up straight to the condo.  So Tito Mandy said he put this for additional security

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You have to remove your shoes 🙂  I like it that they are particular about keeping the place clean!  Slippers are provided 🙂

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Mom told me that they like collecting antiques and going to flea markets.  They have more in their other home which we hope to see one day

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I love the artwork which according to Tita Chi she got at a flea market!

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A beautiful painting of beautiful Tita Chi

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Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us and for always welcoming us.  We look forward to spending more time with you

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Celebrating at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, New York City

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James wanted to go to Wolfgang during our trip and his wish came true the day before we left!  We were happy that Ned and Janet were still in town, so they joined us

Previous entry:  Wolfgang’s Steakhouse June 16, 2008 

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Thanks to Dad and Mom for taking us to Wolfgang to celebrate James’ birthday!

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We order the same thing all the time!

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My special request is always the lamb chop- YUMMY!

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And of course the Porterhouse

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Happy Birthday James!!

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 Schlag schlag everywhere!!!

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Click below to go to their website for more information

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Tommy Hilfiger Joins American Idol

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TOMMY HILFIGER JOINS “AMERICAN IDOL” AS IMAGE ADVISOR

FOR SHOW’S FINALISTS

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Globally recognized fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger teams up with AMERICAN IDOL as image advisor for the show’s finalists. Beginning Thursday, March 15 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, Hilfiger will mentor the contestants to define their performance identities and help guide their style transformations as they fight for their chance to become the next AMERICAN IDOL.

“I am honored to be joining Ryan, Steven, Jennifer, Randy and Jimmy for the 11th season of AMERICAN IDOL,” said Hilfiger. “My own experiences at the beginning of my career inspired my commitment to mentor young people who are dedicated to pursuing their dreams. Musicians can bring such a unique vision and personality to the stage. I admire risk takers who share my belief in the power of fashion to transform and influence, and I look forward to working with the artists to guide them in defining their performance style and identity.” 

For more than 25 years, Hilfiger has brought classic, cool, American lifestyle to consumers around the world, and his discerning taste has provided the foundation for the growth of a global brand. From the beginning of his career, Hilfiger has been inspired by music. He started his first business, People’s Place, at the age of 18, selling denim jeans and styling his brother’s band for local performances. As Hilfiger’s designs merged with popular culture, the company’s distinct brand message has continued to celebrate the long association between the brand and the music world. Under his namesake label, he has worked with music legends such as the Rolling Stones, Lenny Kravitz, David Bowie, Britney Spears, Beyonce and Taylor Swift. 

Hilfiger’s diverse achievements in business, retail and fashion have earned him a variety of distinguished awards: Menswear Designer of the Year by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (1995); Designer of the Year award from Parsons School of Design (1998); Designer of the Year in GQ’s annual “Men of the Year” issue (1998); GQ Germany’s International Designer of the Year award (2002); GQ Spain’s Designer of the Year (2006); Hispanic Federation’s Individual Achievement Award (2007); Bambi Award for the fashion category (2008); Women’s Wear Daily’s No. 1 Designer in its Annual “10” List (2008); UNESCO Support Award (2009); Marie Claire’s Lifetime Achievement Award (2009); Pratt Institute’s Legends Award (2010); Philadelphia University’s Spirit of Design Award (2011); and, once again, Designer of the Year in GQ’s annual “Men of the Year” issue (2011).

Become a fan of AMERICAN IDOL on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AmericanIdol. Follow the series on Twitter @AmericanIdol and join the discussion at #Idol. Also, follow host Ryan Seacrest at @RyanSeacrest, and follow the judges: @yo_randyjackson; @JLo; and @iamstevent.

AMERICAN IDOL is produced by 19 Entertainment, a division of CKX, Inc. and FremantleMedia North America, Inc. The series is created and executive-produced by Simon Fuller, CEO, XIX Entertainment, and executive-produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia North America, Inc.; Ken Warwick, Executive Producer, FremantleMedia North America, Inc.; and Nigel Lythgoe, CEO, Nigel Lythgoe Productions. AMERICAN IDOL has been No. 1 among Adults 18-49 for the past eight consecutive seasons.

Visit www.americanidol.com for additional information regarding AMERICAN IDOL, including exclusive videos, interviews, photos, special behind-the-scenes information and all of your AMERICAN IDOL news.

 

About The Tommy Hilfiger Group

With a premium lifestyle brand portfolio that includes Tommy Hilfiger and Hilfiger Denim, the Tommy Hilfiger Group is one of the world’s most recognized designer apparel groups. Its focus is designing and marketing high-quality menswear, womenswear, children’s apparel and denim collections. Through select licensees, the Group offers complementary lifestyle products such as sportswear for men, women and children; footwear; athletic apparel (golf, swim and sailing); bodywear (underwear, robes and sleepwear); eyewear; sunwear; watches; handbags; men’s tailored clothing; men’s dress furnishings; socks; small leather goods; fragrances; home and bedding products; bathroom accessories; and luggage. The Hilfiger Denim product line consists of jeanswear and footwear for men, women and children; bags; accessories; eyewear and fragrance. Merchandise under the Tommy Hilfiger brands is available to consumers worldwide through an extensive network of Tommy Hilfiger retail stores, leading specialty and department stores and other select retailers and retail channels.

 

About PVH Corp.

PVH Corp., one of the world’s largest apparel companies, owns and markets the iconic Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands worldwide. It is the world’s largest shirt and neckwear company and markets a variety of goods under its own brands, Van Heusen, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, IZOD, ARROW, Bass and G.H. Bass & Co., and its licensed brands, including Geoffrey Beene, Kenneth Cole New York, Kenneth Cole Reaction, MICHAEL Michael Kors, Sean John, Chaps, Donald J. Trump Signature Collection, JOE Joseph Abboud, DKNY, Ike Behar and John Varvatos.

 

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In the Philippines, Tommy Hilfiger is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 5 and Shangri-La Plaza Mall.

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Buds and Bowls, Lawrenceville, New Jersey

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We left Lawrenceville to have lunch and right outside the campus was a cute bed and breakfast place with a very nice and quaint flower shop cafe!!

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Love the cozy interiors!

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We passed the back door from the parking lot…this is the main entrance

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Very small place but so so nice!!!

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A short menu but everything was delicious!

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Cute containers for the drinks

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Chicken Salad Sandwich with Grapes, Walnuts and Tarragon

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Quiche

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Burger

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 My order which I super super loved!!!!  First time for me to taste a sandwich like this!!!  Grilled Brie, Swiss and Raspberries with honey on brioche!!!! YUMMY!!!!

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There is a second floor with another room for dining

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Toilet

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Yoga studio 🙂

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Click below to go to their website for more information 

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