It’s great to be back in Malaysia even just for a few days.  This time I stayed in a hotel in Petaling Jaya — ONE WORLD HOTEL. It’s a 438 room 5-star hotel which is 45 mins. away from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport  (KLIA).

Let me show you their Premier Suite  …

Receiving area

Executive Desk — with fax machine and high speed internet connection

King size bed

Bathroom – with separate tub and shower enclosure

One World Hotel is 15 mins. away from Kuala Lumpur Central but that doesn’t mean you have to drive 15 mins. to do your shopping and have fun. One nice thing about this hotel is that it is adjacent to a big mall called 1 Utama Shopping Center which has 600 retails stores, 2 cinema complex and a 36-lane bowling alley.

1 Utama Shopping Center

And of course, my travel won’t be complete if I don’t look for Starbucks for my City Mug.

While waiting for my turn, I took the time to get a snap of the Starbucks 2010 Planner – Malaysian edition.

You need 11 stamps to get it for free! 

Inside the Starbucks 2010 Planner

ONE WORLD HOTEL

first avenue, bandar utama city centre
47800 petaling jaya
selangor, malaysia

Telephone: +6 03 7681 1111 / 7712 2222
Website : http://www.oneworldhotel.com.my/index.php

Me and my girls decided to go a little shopping for Chanel’s get up for her school gig. 

Dining of course is always part of the itinerary.

Our pick of the day was lunch at Holy Cow – a steak and American grill restaurant. I passed by this restaurant a couple of times already but never really tried until today.

What we had:

   Appetizer: Chicken Wings

Chanel’s order: Cheeseburger

Pumkin’s order: Sizzling Burger Steak

My order: Pasta with beef strips

Uhhhh… I think the photos tell all. I didn’t really get to remember the names of what we ordered as I don’t think I would like to come back.  The food is not really bad. I probably just have some expectations.

To get over our disappointment, we went to have dessert.

THE WHITE HAT

THE WHITE HAT -  an Italian frozen yogurt with your choices of toppings of fresh fruits, cereals, chocolates and more.

 The White Hat has become our favorite.  It’s healthy and 98% FAT FREE !

It was my daughter Pumkin who introduced me to this great dessert. I got hooked the first time I tried it.

You gotta try this!   I never miss to grab a tub when we’re in the area !

Visit their website : http://thewhitehat.com.ph/

And you may also visit their stores at SM Mall of Asia, Robinsons Place Ermita, Shangri-la Mall, Rustans Supermarket Makati and SM Clark.

 With strawberry

 With white chocolate bits

 With Oreo

Chanel was able to buy what she needed and I ….

I got something for me too!   Here’s what:

L’Oreal Make up

 It was a fun day for the three of us. 

Meet Rico Papa – Overall Champion of  the 2009 AustralAsian 3 Gun Championship held last October 2009 at Clark Freeport Pampanga. There are more titles to mention but this has been his biggest win recently worth bragging about. 

Together with Jethro Dionisio, they were invited to the talk show Meet The Press aired by NBN Channel 4 yesterday night. They talked about of course — practical shooting and responsible gun ownership.

Let’s watch it !

I hope that’s been informative.   If  by the way, you are interested to get into practical shooting and would be in need of a pro to train you, well, better be trained by a champ — Rico accept students. 

*** Thanks Danette for the video! 

She wakes up early so as not be late in school.

She sleeps late so she can finish all her school works.

You hear  her constant grumblings.

But that’s just the way she is.

At the end of her First Term, she got what she worked hard for.

We are so proud of you, PUMKIN!

Keep it up!

We come home to Subic minimum twice a year. It’s usually every Holy Week and every All Souls Day.

Subic is not our province of origin but my mom’s sisters got married and settled here. We have spent most of our summer vacations here when we were young.

My grandfather Federico’s remains have been transferred to a private cemetery here in Subic so we see to it that we visit him every 1st of November.

Not only we get to visit my grandfather’s grave, we also get to spend time with our relatives even for a day or two.

On the day that we arrived, my Kuya Fernan who is also in town after a very long stay in Italy, asked us if we want to go and watch his sister Ate Des at a hotel bar in one of the resorts near Baloy Beach called Wild Orchid Beach Resort.

My Ate Des and her band sings at the Captain Rob’s Barefoot Bar and BBQ  of Wild Orchid Beach Resort.  So we went there to have dinner  and watch their band.

Then what I fear happened.

A banter from my cousins to sing for them.

After much pleading and convincing, I gave in even if I don’t sing anymore lately.  Kulang na sa practice!

Oh yeah, here goes the dark side of me, in case you don’t  know (which I doubt )  makapal din ang mukha ko!

That was the first song. I tell you sinagad ko na yun kakapalan ko, nag second round pa ako which I think was worse! 

In all,  going home to Subic  is always fun and relaxing. 

The down side?      No internet = No Facebook. 

But what the heck.

More pictures here:     2009 UNDAS

FINALLY!

Such was the utterance on this big event that happened this morning.

And there were only the best wishes for the couple.

We’ve all been waiting for this!

Ceremonies held 7:00 AM at
St. Pancratius Chapel Paco Park
Gen. Luna St. Paco, Manila

Reception at Makati Parks & Garden
J.P. Rizal Extention, Makati City

Congratulations Nelson and Rowena!  

Event photos here :   NELSON & ROWENA’S  WEDDING DAY

I came across an advertisment from a magazine about Resorts World Manila.

It caught my attention as it says “resort” and the location is very near — at the Newport City across the NAIA Terminal 3.  I thought it’s some place to bring the kids for some fun.

When I checked out the website, it turned out that it’s not fun for kids but for adults.  Just the same I continued to browse on their site hoping to find something interesting.

And I did.

The place itself is impressive as it aims to boost Philippine tourism and create employment.

But that’s not what caught my attention.

From their site, there is a dedicated page entitled RESPONSIBLE GAMING.  I think the resort is good to post what I consider to be a warning.  There listed qualifiers that would help assess individuals if they have gambling problems.  And I thought to share this with you.

A “yes” answer to one or more of the following questions need to consult professionals.

Playing is a lot of fun especially when you are winning but before entering casinos or engaging to gambling, you may want to ask yourself those questions first.

My daughter Chanel posted a video link in her facebook account.  I’m happily surprised to know that she’s become a lead vocal for a high school band who call themselves PARALLEL  MOTION.

The following was performed during the interaction of Miriam College High School Musician`s  Guild with Ateneo De Manila High School Music Industry last October 7,2009.

Check Yes Juliet by We The Kings

Mr. Brightside

For beginners,  they’re ok.  I’m sure they’ll be doing a lot more music.

But there’s just one thing in this video….  I wanted to cut that bangs, I can’t see Chanel !

Aside from that, I love what she’s doing.

GMDRICH  (minus Irish) met last night at Cesar Montano’s  Bellissimo Ristorante  in Tomas Morato for a double celebration.

It was Danette’s birthday celebration and Rowena’s despedida de soltera.  Oh yes, at this age, we have remain as we were in high school —  wholesome partying.  No naked men dancing and no alcohol.  Just bottomless iced tea and good food.  Boring?  Not really.   Not when these five girls are together.  Talk is just endless !

We’re  all just too happy about the upcoming big event in the life of our dear friend Rowena.  We all waited for this and now it has come through a very interesting love story.  Love has its way for every person.  And usually, it comes in unexpected ways.

And you know, what’s the best part of  Rowena’s wedding?  I’m part of the entourage!  Yehey!

Uhhhhh….. I think that should only be the second best part.

The best part really is that Rowena is finally getting hitched!  Congratulations!

And of course, happy birthday Danette!  More years of  blissful life and more of you in TV and print.

We really like seeing you in  ads hehehe

This is not an  ordinary birthday party.  At least for our family.

Kakat and Karla had a joint celebration of their birthday being born on the same month.  It was a fun party with a live acoustic band  met by Katrina during their gig at Gilligan’s Trinoma and she hired them to perform on their birthday party at the Geniza mansion in May St.

Everyone really had fun. The pictures and videos will show all…….  

….  all the ” kahihiyan”  that they did!  

But really, it was one hellava parteh!

I’ll let you take a peek.  But don’t tell I showed you.  

Your ears gonna bleed when you listen to them he he he

These girls have survived somehow ….

… and pwede bang mawala sa party ang ” Nobody, nobody but you!”‘

And here are some photos

It was a happy, happy birthday party for Kakat and Karla!