FROZEN BANANAS

I decided to make frozen bananas for dessert last night. We had bananas and a big rabbit-shaped milk chocolate bar that my sister, Kristine brought from the U.S. (we were planning on making fondue but it never pushed through). I also had a bag of Hershey's dark chocolate chips.

It's super easy to make!

1. Push popsicle sticks halfway through the banana. Lay Bananas on wax paper (you can also use aluminum foil).
2. Put the bananas in your freezer for about an hour.
3. Melt chocolate (use whatever kind of chocolate you like) and some butter in a double boiler. You just need to fill a saucepan with water then let it boil. Then get a pyrex bowl or another saucepan and just lay it on top of the saucepan. Basically, the steam from the boiling water will melt the chocolate and butter.
4. Mix, mix, mix.
5. Once the chocolate and butter is completely melted, let the mixture cool for a bit.
6. Get a spoon and dip it in the chocolate. If it sticks, then it's time to bring out the bananas.
7. Dip the frozen banana in chocolate. Feel free to roll it in chocolate sprinkles or crushed nuts.
8. In about a minute, the chocolate should harden.
9. EAT!

BOTTOMS UP!

Taken a few nights ago. He fell asleep holding his empty milk bottle. Hehehe!

Have a cozy weekend!!!

HAPPY HUMP DAY!

I received very good news today. I'm so excited I actually want to jump for joy. But I'm not going to spill the beans yet.

Not until everything is confirmed. Until I'm sure. Been waiting for this for quite awhile.

P.S.
I'm not pregnant.

Have a great hump day!

THE iPOD TUNES OF MY LIFE

Snatched this from Gina's blog. So bored.


RULES:
1. Open your library (iTunes, Media Player, iPod, Winamp etc.)
2. Put it on shuffle.
3. Press play.
4. For every question, type the song that’s playing.
5. When you go to the next question,press the next button.
6. Don’t lie and pretend you’re cool.
7. When you’re finished, tag some other people to do it!

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A. Opening credits:
Are You Gonna Be My Girl by Jet
(i love it! it's perfect!)

B. Waking up:
Soulmate by Natasha Bedingfield
(uhmm...I dunno. Was hoping for something more upbeat)

C. First Day of School:
Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden
(Pwede, pwede)

D. Falling in love:
When It's Over by Sugar Ray
(Haha!)

E. First song:
Stay With You by John Legend

F. Breaking up:
Dreamlover by Mariah Carey
(Laboooo!!!)

G. Prom:
Back Into You by Amber Davis

H. Life:
Just the Way You Are by Barry White

I. Mental breakdown:
How Do I Breathe by Mario Barrett

J. Driving:
You're In Love by Wilson Phillips

K. Flashback:
The Ghost of You by My Chemical Romance

L. Getting back together:
Delayed Devotion by Duffy

M. Wedding:
Landslide by The Smashing Pumpkins

N. Birth of a child:
Drive (Acoustic) by Incubus

O. Final battle:
People are Strange by The Doors

P. Death scene:
Alert the Armory by Urbandub

Q. Funeral song:
The Limit to Your Love by Feist

R. End credits:
My Sharona by The Knack
(Wonderfuuulll!! Hehe!)

Whew! That was fun!

FOR TITA GINA

Dear Tita Gina,

Thank you for giving us Bucherz! I love him soooo much and I enjoy playing with him and pulling on his leash all the time.

P.S.
I have the video to prove it.



Love,
Joaquin

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PAPA!

Dear Papa,

Unlike my previous letter to you 3 years ago, this one will be short.

I miss you. I hope you're having a blast up there and thank you for always making your presence felt in my dreams.

I love you, Papa. You are remembered fondly and missed terribly-- not just by your daughters, but also by your friends and family.

Happy Birthday!

Love always,
Bunny

CHRISTIAN, THE LION

Have you seen this? It made me a bit teary-eyed.

the LETTER meme

The rules: Comment and I’ll give you a letter; then you have to list ten things you LOVE that begin with that letter. Afterward, post this in your journal and give out some letters of your own.

My twinnie Kai gave me the letter "J"

1. JOAQUIN--He's the most important person in my life and it amazes me how much I learn from him. I love him sooo much!


2. JESUS-- Because he loves me, keeps me strong and has never failed me.

3. JOURNEYS-- I love taking off to new places. I think that it's an amazing way to learn and have fun at the same time. When Joaquin is bigger, we will definitely travel more!


(Our backpacks before leaving for a climb in Mt. Gulugod Baboy in Anilao, Batangas)

4. JEWELRY-- *sings* "Gimme gimme gimme gimme more!"


5. JOURNALS-- I've had an online journal since 2002 and have no plans of stopping anytime soon. It would be nice to have Joaquin read my blog when he is old enough.

6. JAMMING-- to music. Music is like a good friend--just has a way of making you feel better.


7. JEANS-- Need I say more?

8. JIM MORRISON-- lead singer of "The Doors". He lights my fiirreeee!


9. JAPANESE FOOD-- While Chinese food will always be my ultimate favorite, I love Japanese cuisine because it's almost always healthy, hearty and really good.

10. JUNE 28-- My wedding anniversary :)

Have a fun fun fun weekend!!!

RANDOM MUSINGS

My amazing race partner (if we ever decide to actually join), Gea, who is now based in Singapore came home for a short vacation last week and this is what she brought me.



I heart Royce. My sister found the taste a bit weird but I love the combination of the saltiness of the potato chip and the semi-sweetness of the chocolate. It's sooo good!

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I am now in the middle of Breaking Dawn and I can't wait to finish it, even if I'm worried that I will be disappointed with the ending.

Also, it seems that my love for the Twilight series have infected my officemates. Thanks to moi! Hahaha!


Guess who else loves the Twilight Series? Haha!

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I just have to say this-- if you haven't seen the the 1st episode of Gossip Girl's 2nd season, My Loorrdd! (that's a clue!), you must watch!

It's raining super hard as I blog and I can't wait to go home and watch the 2nd episode!

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Charo and Kookie--- I MISS YOU! Let's do something soon?

HELLO, NERD!

I have to wear glasses now. The opto says my astigmatism will get worse if I don't wear glasses whenever I'm in front of the computer, watching tv or a movie and driving at night. So voila! I am a nerd!

It's been 3 weeks now and I am still not used to it. In fact, I hate wearing these glasses :( But it's better than going blind.

CURE (CUrrenly on REpeat)

COME ON GET HIGHER
Matt Nathanson

I miss the sound of your voice
And I miss the rush of your skin
And I miss the still of the silence
As you breathe out and I breathe in

If I could walk on water
If I could tell you what's next
Make you believe
Make you forget

So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire in the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire in the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love

I miss the sound of your voice
The loudest thing in my head
And I ache to remember
All the violent, sweet
Perfect words that you said

If I could walk on water
If I could tell you what's next
I'd make you believe
I'd make you forget

So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire in the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire in the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love

I miss the pull of your heart
I could taste the sparks on your tongue
I see angels and devils
And God, when you come on
Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on

Sing sha la la la
Sing sha la la la la

So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire in the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire in the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me, drown me in love

It's all wrong, it's all wrong,
it's so right
So come on, get higher
So come on and get higher
'Cause everything works, love
Everything works in your arms

Listen to the song here.

Have an amazing week!

A FOOD BAZAAR DOWN SOUTH!

Big Thanks to B for letting me know about this event which her mom, who makes the most delicious i-can't-believe-it's-sugarfree-carrot-cake, will be a part of!




Foodies from the south, UNITE! See you there!

REASONS WHY YOU SHOULDN'T WATCH "FOR THE FIRST TIME"

1. Too much drama!
2. Bad lines. Really bad lines. Ugh!
3. KC's boobs are way too distracting. Her nipples were waiting to pop out (For the guys--maybe this is a reason to watch the film)
4. The ending will make you puke!

I can't believe I wasted Php120 to watch this in the theatre. Our helpers, who I brought along with me had fun though.

Hehe! Don't watch it. Please!