Ultimate All-Star Weekend

Being the worst sports fan that I am, of course I missed yet another epic moment. First, it was the Azkals game in Rizal, then this! A match that will probably go down to Philippine basketball history as the best game ever! For all those who watched the Smart Ultimate All-Star Weekend in Araneta, can I just tell you that I am so jealous?!?! To this very moment, I wish I watched live for a chance to catch the shoes that the players threw! haha, lucky fans!


On Saturday the game was between the NBA players (Smart All-Stars) and the PBA All-Stars. Sunday was between Smart Gilas and Smart All-Stars. Thank you NBA lock out for this opportunity! and to Manny Pangilinan for bringing the players here!



Looking at all the people who watched the game, I guess it was okay that I stayed home and enjoyed my front row seats. Smart Araneta was packed! Note: Araneta Coliseum is now Smart Araneta Coliseum bec of MVP's collabo.

Anyway, I have new found respect for Kobe. He is nothing but great! He's so nice to all the players and Filipinos for that matter. But not only him, all players entertained us and gave us an unforgettable moment! So, thank you:

Kobe Bryant
Derrick Rose
Chris Paul
Kevin Durant
James Harden
Tyreke Evans
Derrick Williams
Derek Fisher

Come back sooooon, please!

But wait, not only were the NBA players awesome but also Manny Pacquiao, who caught the last few minutes of the game and even left the NBA players starstruck. Kobe even went up to acknowledge him. Lakas! Soon, he was ushered to meet the players who were all mesmerized hahaha. Chris Paul even showed his fancy boxing footwork to impress Manny :)





Overall, superb weekend for basketball. I love this game!

Music Madness!!!

I can't get over these so much that I just have to blog! If you enjoy listening to covers as much as I do then I'm pretty sure you'll get hooked too...or you already are and im a late bloomer again. Anyway, here are some of my absolute favorite YouTube covers that eat up my beauty rest. I blame these vids for my eyebags!

Seriously, Karmin and Nick are awesome!!! Maybe I can ask Kit to do this with me! hahaha...NOT!



wait, it gets better...



my faaaaave song! thank goodness they killed it otherwise my inner rapper won't like it!
I wish I can be like Nicki Minaj! or pwede na din si karmin..Swear i love this!!!



the best yet!!!



Anyway, Karmin and Nick has more amazeballs covers, just check out their YouTube channel for more!

Aside from those..Here are a few more covers that I couldn't stop watching. Which reminds me, I actually wanted to sleep early tonight, so guys enjoy a few more of my faves:





P.S. Isn't it great when an artist covers another artist? :)

P.P.S. Is it just me or is Linkin Park getting more amazing every time a new album drops? Their new material is awesooooome!

P.P.P.S. After re-reading my blog, I realized that I want a career in music. Well not as a singer, but something else. I think this is my calling! haha :)

HQ Despedidas Part 2

For Nico's last day, Marco went all out. haha! I think Marco's drowning his pain of losing Nico in food and alcohol...pano he'll be left doing all the Accounts work!

We shared a gastronimic feast at Big Budhha for lunch followed by a night of epicness at Republiq. Nico, this should tell you how much we loved having you and how miserable Marco's life would be without you. He'll be stuck doing EVERYTHING, and no more time for idling and car shopping! hahaha :)

We'll miss you Nico and Maruh!!! :)

HQ Despedidas Part 1

I think there's already a pattern in HQ11 when it comes to resignations. It's usually back-to-back. Last August, it was Pike and Chey who left the group. This year, it was Nico and Maruh who had to say au revoir. I'm scared, sana wala na. Anyway, in the grand tradition of things, we see to it naman that we end each stay with a bang!

For Maruh's farewell, we trooped to Eastwood to have dinner in Stackers plus a night cap at Blue Onion (which is still alive and rocking - to my surprise!) The ultimate catch though: Maruh wasn't with us. So it sort of ended up as Nico's despedida part 1.

OH GOSH! How can I forget?! Highlight of the night pala was watching LAHI play live! And the front act of The Dawn pa for their 25th anniversary. Oh, that's why we were in Eastwood! hahaha! We were grouppies nga pala! Sorry, Marco. I almost killed your rockstar career.

can't wait for the LAHI band!

the fazes

nicow bawa

the closeness.... the friendship.... the fakeness hahaha!

'in your face' shot

jts and coy. (girl version)

hey, hey i wanna be a rock star

cheers to the good times..most especially the bad!

So for us 3 marvelous girls remaining, I dedicate this to you my loves. Here's our theme song to remind us that we will always be together. Watch this Popach and Banana. This one's for you guys:

Happy Easter Everyone!

Before we go back to work or school, we still have this Sunday to celebrate and enjoy with our loved ones. Wishing everyone a Happy Easter! Hope you remembered the reason for the holiday and took time to reflect and pray :)

This holy week was extra special for me because for the first time I fasted. Okay, I know I'm nearly 25 years old and I'm already 4 years too late to start fasting. I've always neglected this Catholic obligation because I have a passion for food. Translation: ako'y matakaw. But this year, I can no longer delay it. I really wanted to be a better person and stay true to what I believe in. So, since Ash Wedenesday, I've been trying to abstain every Friday. Though I'd forget to skip on meat sometimes, I think for the most part, I was able to fulfill it. It all came down this Friday when I only had one meal the entire day as my ultimate sacrifice. I thought I couldn't do it but I did. And it felt great. I was full. Not with food as my sustenance, but with love and faith. It wasn't an obligation anymore but selfless love :)

............As soon as the clock struck 12am on Saturday, I went from fasting to feasting! hahahaha NOT! semi-feast lang :)

Happy Easter everyone! Hope your Holy Week was as fulfilling! :)

Say hello to my new baby!

Finally, I don't have to sulk anymore. I was able to replace my stolen iPod Nano with something better! (Well, for the most part). Just got the iPod Touch 32gb! Yaaaaay! More music. more videos. now, with apps, too! Not that I'm big on games or other applications but it's an awesome addition. Also, you can expect more features and awesomeness. This is the best!!!!

Some flaws though:
NO MUSIC CROSSFADE. Of all the features, I wish they could've stuck with this one. The first time I discovered that, back when I still had the Nano 2nd gen I think, I was in love. How could they skipped on that this time???

SOFTWARE GLITCH. If you have the new iPod Touch, do you experience the weirdness on the upper part of the screen. I don't really know how to describe it or what it's called but I guess those with 4.3 software know what I'm talking about. Thanks to Popach for researching on that. Now, I know it's just the software. Wish they could fix that glitch soon.

NOT TOO TRAVEL-FRIENDLY. Considering that it's touchscreen, it's hard to take it with you on your daily commute especially when skipping songs. As a Nano user, I'm still adjusting to the sensitivity of the iTouch. Before I'd simply slip my fingers in my bag or pocket to change songs, so it's safer and more convenient - no need to take it out. With this one, I have to unlock it, check if I'm pressing the right botton, skip the song and lock it. Whew! But I'll get used to it :)

BUT with all that said, I'M SUPER SUPER HAPPY AND IN LOVE! :)


Say hello to my new love :)

I hope I can take better care of this :)

Foodventure #1: Kimi Krazy Banana

This is a test post for a long over due collabo with Hana on our future food blog. More on that soon. For the meantime, here's a taste of our first yummy adventure. We tried the coolest and most creative ice cream yet. Would you ever think that you can mash the words cool and creative when talking about food? Not until the new (actually, not-so-new) Kimi Krazy Banana! The outer surface is jelly which you can actually PEEL! Yup, peel it like a banana! Once peeled, get to the banana-custard treat. The banana flavor is not too strong. I find some banana flavored treats too flavorful and dizzying but this one's creamy and yummy! TIP: Don't bite off jelly tip at once. Let it melt a little so peeling will be easier. Don't worry it's pre-cut so you get the perfect banana peel! Enjoy! :)

crazy for Krazy Banana

LOOK! banana ice cream!

crazy banana and kathy spider monkey :)

the VERDICT: 2 THUMBS UP ;p

watch out for a different food blog coming your way! :)