When Gluttony Attacks

At last! I have finally decided to post something gastronomic...

And of course, I am first going to mention the awesomeness of my favorite couple: May and Rey Prader.

They just have this habit and talent of making people ecstatic through their delectable meals.

Here are some of those mouth-watering dishes that I am so craving for as of now:

 Chopsuey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buko Heaven (but my all-time fave is May's Macaroni Salad)

ham & cheese pops

     

Pandan Chicken

     

YangChow Rice & Shanghai Rolls

     

I better visit them one of these days :D

Be Thankful It Happened

"When someone treats you like you’re just one of many options, help them narrow their choice by removing yourself from the equation.  Sometimes you have to try not to care, no matter how much you do.  Because sometimes you can mean almost nothing to someone who means so much to you.  It’s not pride – it’s self-respect."

Sad but true, right? Reality bites and truth hurts. But you always have the choice to either let go and move on or keep holding on and suffer from neglect. You can't avoid meeting people who would eventually leave or hurt you. What you can always take control of is how you respond to the circumstances.

I really hope I can walk the talk, especially now that I'm feeling so down. Even so, other people have it worse. I should be grateful for whatever I have and whatever I am or will become. *cheers*

Sometimes...

But, this too shall pass... :D

Anime Fashion Show: One Piece and Naruto

Now this fashion sense is truly worth sharing... Kudos to those who are behind this master piece! :D

Just look at how perfect the Mizukage and Raikage are! Woot-woot!!! :D

Now this one's my favorite! Everyone and everything are just glamorous!

 One Piece Fashion Show

Dear Santa...

I found this post about funny but clever Letters to Santa written by innocently-smart kids...

Here are some of my favorites:

I'd like to have clever kids someday. But I know I should be careful with what I wish for. Cunning ones can be troublesome too.

Be Better, Not Bitter :)

Indeed, you're the only one who's going to suffer if you keep on sulking over trivial matters. So instead of allowing bitterness and loneliness take over your life, why don't you embrace the fact that nothing's ever going to change unless you do something to become a better person? This has been my preach to myself...

Now that it's a new year, we are all given a new chance to either start a new life or improve what we already have. I am quite certain that there are lots in store for each of us this new year. All we have to do is harness that latent drive to do better.

I have been feeling so down before 2012 ended. But this new year, I have firmly decided to make a difference. I know I can't do this on my own. I need God's grace, mercy and love. Nevertheless, I'm sure He will always provide.

Several painful events have made my heart more protective and cynical. Sure enough, I haven't moved on yet from some of those things which I never saw coming. But maybe I've become weaker or more comfortable with the fact that I have a lot of people who are so good to me. I have forgotten that people change, and that they will come and go. Even so, I will not lose faith in my being a people-person. Just lessen ties, maybe.

Now there are so many reasons for me to smile and be happy... so why would I continue to entertain negative vibes? This new year, I will surely be better. I hope the same goes for you all, especially for those who feel taken for granted. Be the change that you want to see in humanity.

The Start of Something New? :)

Hear ye, hear ye!!! Grab the opportunity to start a clean slate while it lasts...

2012 has been quite a wonderful year for me and my family. Though we've been through a lot of ups and downs, (well, I think it's quite natural... so, not bad...) I could say that we all managed to survive another spectacular year. I'm really praying that 2012 will be better--more productive and fulfilling.

And since I'm trying to catch my breath and race with my heartbeat due to excitement while writing this post so, at least, I could do some sort of a year-end special, I'll try to make it short by sharing these photos of places I've been to this year; places which remind me how magnificent life is, especially when you always make an effort to travel, explore and learn new things with remarkable people in your life...

Happy New Year, everyone. May we all have a more blessed one. *cheers*