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October 22, 2014

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Donato Enoteca

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Andy took us to dinner in Redwood City in Donato Enoteca! We had a wonderful dinner. Thank you Andy!!!

Sorry it’s dark because the place was romantic 🙂

Antipasti

18 Months aged prosciutto, Giardiniera, and tortino of Grana Padano. I love the Tortino!!

CALAMARETTI E FAGIOLI
Fresh Monterey Bay calamari, “Bianchi di Spagna” beans & mache lettuce

CAPONATA E BUFALA
Sicilian “caponata” of eggplant, pine nuts, peppers & onion;
imported “mozzarella di bufala” & carta musica

BRANZINO E FAVE

Sautéed Mediterranean Sea bass filet or whole Iacopi farm fava bean puree & soave wine sauce, layered potato “origanate” 28

PIZZA SALSICCIA E FUNGHI

Homemade spicy sausage, mixed mushrooms, tomato & fresh mozzarella

RISOTTO CON PANCIA DI MAIALE
Carnaroli risotto parmigiana, roasted niman ranch pork belly

TIRAMISU
Chocolate, espresso, lady fingers and mascarpone

Very reasonable Italian food and very good 🙂 This place was also recommended to us by our cousin, Rissa

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October 22, 2014

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Engineered for Comfort

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Loving my new Skechers Go Walk 2 shoe!! Firstly it’s PINK!
And second, it is so comfortable!!!! This is going to be my gym shoe, my walking shoe and my travelling shoe!! LOVE!!! They use a yoga mat inside the shoe which explains the comfort and the bounce back feel. It also has Agion which is a technology built in to combat odor causing elements!!

Loving the other designs!! Both for Men and Women!

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October 22, 2014

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Andy’s Bachelor Pad

By Heart2Heart | Homes and Interiors | No Comments

Andy invited us to dinner, but of course I made sure we visited him in his home first. He told me it’s a simple bachelor’s pad, but when I got there, it was a three bedroom house!

He says that I should mention that ladies can start applying and to send their photos to him! haha!! But take note, Andy says this is only for temporary stay – like maybe one night! Double haha!! This guy is very straight and upfront!

Rene Orosa, interior designer, helped him with his house when he was still living in California. I am more impressed that Andy keeps his house very orderly and dry neat! He has a yaya that comes twice a week to clean, laundry and cook for him. But still, keeping the house clean and orderly is important and I told him I was happy he is that way!

He has several art works in his place which he gets from his travels

Yes he is neat! I want to do this in my house too! 🙂

Andy told me not to take photos of his home office because it is the messiest part of the house! Hello?? Organized chaos you mean! I love his Italian office chair which is a Pininfarina designed chair, the same ones who design for Ferrari

Guest room

Love his painting of him and his Lola

“This is where all the action happens” according to Andy! 🙂

Love this artwork in the bedroom

Kitchen and dining room

He hardly eats at home – he says he eats out a lot with friends Garden

Here he is 🙂 So happy to see my friend, Andy Litton, who lives in the Bay Area! He is 59 years old but he says he is 45 years old in the dating sites! 🙂 We used to be barkada when we were studying in London in 1989 to 1991. Andy is one of 6 kids in the family and spends 4 months out of the year in Manila to be with his family and leaves for Summer and stays in the Bay Area. He says it is too hot to stay in Manila for Summer. This guy is so funny and I like that fact that I can ask him anything under the sun about himself and he will tell me the most truthful answer- straight to the point. He works his charm to get what he wants…and it works…especially when the person he is charming is a woman! 🙂 Always enjoy listening to Andy’s stories and adventures

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October 21, 2014

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Pizzeria Delfina

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Pizzeria Delfina was recommended by our friend, Triccie! Love!!! Don’t be deceived sometimes by the frontages of the restos because when you enter, it is a totally different world 🙂

They serve already the garnishings for the pizza in a plate – We got 4 plates! haha!! One was not enough for our pizzaJames loves making his own pizza – so this is italian sausage and mushrooms. Because we were only two, we could only get one dish to share

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October 21, 2014

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Yummy Buko Gata Sherbet is Back!!!

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It’s back! The famous yummy buko gata sherbet

Buko Lychee

Please call Weng or Beth at 898-1371 Monday to Friday 8am to 6 pm

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October 21, 2014

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Paris Baguette

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After Walgreens to have the Theranos Blood test, down the road We had breakfast at Paris Baguette Salads and sandwiches ready to go Pastries that look so fresh and so perfect

Freshly baked breads

This was our breakfast omelette which was so good!! An omelette is an omelette but this was one was so fresh, light and not heavy

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October 20, 2014

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Theranos

By Heart2Heart | Great Inventions, Health and Fitness | 3 Comments

We saw this article in Forbes Magazine and we were lucky to be near the area in California where they do the procedure
Elizabeth Holmes is the # 111 Billionaire in Forbes Magazine and was a Stanford University drop out

It’s a blood test that needs just a tiny sample instead of taking tubes and tubes of blood

There are only 2 for now in California and they are both in Palo Alto where their headquarters is. The outlet outside the head office is in Walgreens

There is a small room there where they do the procedure. No photos allowed so I have none to show 🙂 But it is just a prick in the finger and a few presses to get blood

James had several tests done and it was very reasonable. It would probably cost much more here. I recently had a blood test for H Pylori which costs P 4,000.00 plus and in Theranos they were charging US$10.00 That is one tenth the price!

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October 20, 2014

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Drawn To Achieve Geared to Succeed

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Heart2Heart is happy to announce that the Samsung Galaxy Note Gear 4 comes free when you sign up for Smart Infinity Plan 5000!!

I love Smart Infinity because it’s a lifestyle just like Heart2Heart. There are many services and privileges when you are a Smart Infinity Subscriber

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October 20, 2014

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AC Batch ’89 Velada InspiRED

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Congratulations to AC Batch ’89!!!!

Every year is always the BEST! 🙂 This year was their turn to shine and they did! I enjoyed so much and loved everything from beginning till end. Super love the theme!! Super love everything!! CONGRATS Camille Tolentino Genuino, Liza Concepcion Santos, Nicole Olbes Fandiño, Sharon Pajaro Say, Ann Arcenas, Iya Yotoko, Julienne Sison Vital, and the rest of Batch ’89!

Previous entry: Assumption Velada 2012 Batch ’87 Faithfully AC Oct 25, 2012

AC Batch 88 Infinitas October 21, 2013

And to the choreographers Maribeth Bichara and Reigh Sy, you guys are spectacular!!!!!! THE BEST!!!

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Mother Marie Eugenie Awardee Batch ’89, Marga Escaler

I am so sorry I was not able to take all the performances. Next time I will come prepared with more memory space on my camera!! I had to go back two days to be able to finish till the end!!

Sapphire- I love out of the box performances 🙂

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Emerald

Ruby

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Pearl

Way to go our Kapatiran sisters batch!! Vina Concepcion Monasterio, Margie Apacible, Angela Enrile, Chris Ancheta, Leia Regala!!! YAY!!!

“We, the members of the ACHS Class of 1984 unabashedly acknowledge that Assumption College has shaped our lives. It did not only teach us the prescribed academic subjects but Assumption also gave us a sense of self by nurturing and encouraging us – even smiling on our youthful exuberance and our liking for fun and a bit of mischief. In addition, it gave us a sense of selflessness, as we were inspired to empathise with the less fortunate to be socially, economically and politically aware. And, finally and probably most importantly, Assumption gave us a sense of belonging… of being one… and though years have passed and we lead vastly diverse lives and taken different paths, we remain one in love… one in Faith and ONE in spirit! Assumptionistas to the core!”

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Batch ’89 Salutes Michael Jackson – LOVE Michael Jackson!! and Super LOVE this performance!!!

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Jade – Love Madonna too!!! Choreographed by Maribeth Bichara as well

Lisa Lorenzo Uy, Ola Regala, Michelle Dayrit Soliven, and Lizette Cojuangco

“Good afternoon. Today we mark our Jade Jubilee, thirty five years after we graduated from high school. So here we are again, back home in our beloved Assumption, remembering the good old days. Since those days, many things have changed. WE have changed. How so? Well we are still a bunch of strong willed opinionated women — ladies with an attitude — but experience has taught us to open our hearts to others with more compassion and understanding. And through it all, it’s our friendships, nurtured throughout the years, that inspire us and give us a reason to celebrate today. So, get up on your feet, Batch 79! Express yourself! Strike a pose!”

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What a beautiful tribute to the Sisters and Teachers of the Assumption!!! I cried!!! I am still waiting for a dance number by all the sisters and teachers of Assumption 🙂

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Diamond – Choreographed by Maribeth Bichara as well

Blue Diamond

I loved the Gold performance!!! They showed a video on what they have been doing and how they have been helping the Mission Schools! Way to go Tita Mariel Tolentino and Tita Nena Ortoll. I also loved their performance, it was so unique!!! Previous entry: Mass Cards by the Assumption Class Batch ’64/’68 Foundation

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“Whatever circumstances we are about to face, wherever we are, the bonds of Friendship, the spirit of solidarity, unique memories and one Assumption spirit keep us HAPPY together!!!! After 25 years into countless experiences and pasts, all roads leads to Assumption. Our happy and inspiring moment”

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Thank you to this batch mate who made me sit beside her upstairs!! I forgot to get her name but she was the announcer. For two days I sat beside her and I kept telling her how galeng her batch was! I had no one to talk to so i kept bringing out my happiness to her!!! haha!! Poor her 🙂 And to Paolo Bustamante, Direk! You are amazing too!!

Bumped into some proud friends watching their Mom, wife, friend or sister on stage!!