I miss Badong. Yesterday, Hubby and I had lunch at Tempura Mall of Asia and beside us is family of four: the father and mother probably in their 40's and their two sons, maybe 15+ of age. I could not help myself from "overhearing" their conversations, as I was touched with the way they were treating each other. They were just like friends, of the same age, telling foolish and funny stories to each other. (By the way, I think the brothers are twins but couldn't take a closer look - they might notice me.) The father was making fun of his sons for courting not-so-pretty girls, whom he described as "..malayo sa itsura ng mommy niyo nung high school kami. May bangs pa nga siya at ang puti-puti niya..." All of them laughed upon hearing this, and then the teasing started again. They were also making fun of their food (sashimi, caterpillar maki, and the seafood ramen - which we ordered too but did not like so much, just like them). Their so-called "family bonding time" went on and on until I didn't notice myself staring blankly out there, and Ed was trying to take me out of my trance. Looks like he was talking about all other things and I wasn't listening. Without apologizing, I told him that I was so happy for the family beside us, and that they were so lucky for having such cool parents. And he asked, "Bakit pano ba sa inyo dati?" And I had to tell him how Badong would get so annoyed whenever we (siblings and mom) were telling stories while at the dinner table. Badong was so annoyed of such habits because he was too concentrated and engrossed on watching TV while eating. Now I also remember how he hated people who sit at his pwesto at at the dining table. It is the perfect pwesto kasi - near the water dispenser, facing the TV - but despite this, he would still let people do things for him, like getting him water which is a foot away from him. Oh I don't miss Badong... I miss what Badong should have been!
The only memory I have of Badong inviting us over for an eat-out was at Shakey's in Baguio. I was very young then (I couldn't even remember how old I was that time) when he was given a service award (not even sure if TI or Moog) and a complimentary lunch/dinner/pizza at Shakey's. Those years were those of, when you ate out or made "kain sa labas" - it only meant either of the two: you are rich and eating out is normal or, you are poor, but try/want to experience eating out because this is like a once-in-a-lifetime chance. We were the latter (maybe, I don't know... because we were brought up so syano) and being "first-timers" in Shakey's - we were all ignorant on what "gourmet pizza" would taste like. Our taste buds were only accustomed to Greenwich... and... hmmm... I don't remember, something like the counterpart of Mr. Mappy's - you know... the pizza that was heated in a kalawanging oven and was sold in a booth somewhere in corner (could be Session Road, Abanao, or the market). So then the pizza was loaded with onions and pepperoni, etc. Moreso, the cheese didn't taste like the common cheese we all ate... So there - we just stared at each other, giggling at the Shakey's pizza. We all didn't like how it tasted, especially how the mozzarella looked so yucky... lol. We then ended up just finished the pitcher of Coca Cola. That was it, and I no longer remember the events that came after that. Oh well... those were the days. We were not rich, we were not modern, we were a "syano" family, but we were happy. We had a lot of jologs days back then, but we stayed in tact. We were together. There were fights, yes - but still, we stuck to each other. All that is gone now. =[ (I hope not).
Tempura Mall of Asia: It was our second time to visit that outlet. Ed wasn't too happy with it the first time we went there: warm temperature, messy surroundings, inaccurate orders, non-attentive staff, poor customer service. The second visit (after two years): still the same, but different. :) Ed now has a new perspective on Tempura - it is now our bread and butter. Oh yes it is! And we also have a 2K SP (go figure what this means) per month, hence, having the chance to "enjoy" their food at least twice a month. In fairness to Tempura and to compensate for their poor customer service... I soooo loooove their MAKI's! Especially Uncle Sam's Maki - which Ed loved too. We also love their Gyoza (the pork one... not the Tempura version). Guys - you gotta "fix" your seafood ramen though, and your sherbet... :P
Hancock, I'd say, is one unique hero/heroine story (I hope I am right in saying this). Other than that, I think the action scenes are somewhat common, the punchlines are somewhat funny, and the movie is a must-see for couples who need a break from the usual malling hobby - window-shopping, eating, strolling.. (especially when you're at MoA). I would have wanted to watch KungFu Panda too but it was scheduled at 9PM, too late for a Sunday.
Pizza Hut Bistro's Garlic and Mushroom was too salty. The Seafood Super Supreme was one-of-a-kind and tasty but not so "sea-foody" as you could only count how many slices or bits of seafood there was. Thumbs-Up to the Caribbean smoothie though. Customer Service was crazy! It took too long for every single request to be granted.
Sale @ MNG! Clothes were going at 50-70% off. (Damn I should really lose weight soon.) I was lucky to get two decent items for my SIL and my cousin Danise.
M for Mariah: I bought this perfume for MIL who was, via my hubby, kind of telling me that she wanted what I was wearing that day (Remember... Cavite Calvary) and that if I would be so kind to give her the miniature scents that I get whenever I buy fragrances. So there you go, PhP 2475 worth of birthday gift for you mamang dear.
Samsonite Mobile Phone case for the hubby: I was shocked to see it was on sale for only PhP450+ as it usually went at around more than PhP1k! (I know... he didn't need it so much, but just like when you take your kid to shopping, you have to buy him at least something!) And yes, I got another "something" for him which was the...
RubberMaid 12" food thongs. He loves using such when frying something so even if I didn't see the urgent need for it, out went PhP 349. lol.
Parker Slinger Pen for the BIL - who, I think, is his favorite, and the MIL's favorite too (but of course they both wouldn't admit). I think it is sosy, and very functional. Wanted to get one but it wouldn't be of any use to me since I am just seated in my "cube" the entire time.
FILA backpack for Jpeg's birthday - hmmm... so so... no choice. I just hope he'd like it, and more so, USE it!
For next shopping: Maidenform transparent straps, Groceries, Nivea deo, pH Care, Suave Moose, MNG (sana), Samsung Care Centre, FoC (sana), christmas gifts (early I know).
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