REVIEW: 3W Clinic Professional Natural Make-up Powder Crystal Creator Bright #10 (Translucent Loose Powder)

Hello everyone!

First of all, this powder has a very, very long name. Koreans do have this thing on naming their beauty products - they use a lot of words.

I'll be doing a review on my new favorite make-up powder. Just a very short backstory on how I got to try 3W Clinic Professional Natural Make-up Powder Crystal Creator Bright #10 (Translucent Loose Powder). I was supposed to order 3W Clinic Natural Make-Up Powder in shade #23 but unfortunately, the seller already informed me that #23 is already out-of-stock. (Shade #23 is another must-have powder - I haven't written any reviews yet on this  but I suggest you go and get one). She offered me the 3W Clinic Translucent Loose Powder so I said yes. 

I am not fan of glittery make-up since my skin is quite prone to acne and it's very oily but after trying 3W Clinic Professional Natural Make-up Powder Crystal Creator Bright #10 (Translucent Loose Powder), I am now a big convert! ☝☝



Product Name:3W Clinic Professional Natural Make-up Powder Crystal Creator Bright #10 (Translucent Loose Powder)
The name is quite long. 

Price: I got this for Php 250.00 from a seller on Facebook (Ching Chua). Most online sellers sell this for around Php 250.00-300.00.

Product Description: 
Here's a product description from kosmehop.com

http://kosmeshop.com/product/3w-clinic-professional-natural-makeup-powder-crystal-creator-bright-30/4197/

Here's a look at the box - as usual, the description and the ingredients are all in Korean characters. 

REVIEW: Missha Love Lip Milk Tint

Happy February! (I can already see a lot of red, hearts and chocolates everywhere.) 💖💖💖💖

For my first entry this February, I'll be doing a quick review on Missha Love Lip Milk Tint. 

Whenever I am in a hurry to go to work or I feel lazy putting on lipstick, I just use my good old Tony Moly Tony Tint. I've been using this tint for four years already and it never failed me. It was just recently when I tried using other lip tints and I was so lucky when an online seller gave Missha Love Lip Milk Tint as a freebie. 

Product name: Missha Love Lip Milk Tint

Price:Got this for free! 👍

Product description: 

Photo from: http://www.sweetcorea.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=265165

The one that I have is the Pink one. Here are the photos of the packaging. My apologies for the low resolution photos taken in the dark. I was feeling a little bit lazy I took the photos right in front of the computer 😐 

REVIEW: Missha In Shower Comfort Hair Removal Cream

Weeeeeeeeeee! Hello all! 

Having a second blog entry in a month is such a big accomplishment for me this 2017. ☝

I just had my 10-day vacation and I went on a total sloth mode. I ate, slept and rarely moved when I was at home. Also, I wasn't able to shave the hair from my legs that when I saw it the night before returning to work, I was horrified! My legs  had a lot of hair that is around 1cm long. Also, I do not have any available razor that night. The stores are already closed. 

Good thing I when I checked the cabinet where I keep all my hoarded skin care / korean products, I was able to stumble on Missha In Shower Comfort Hair Removal Cream. I purchased this a long time ago and I almost forgot that I have this product.

So today, I'll be giving a short review on Missha In Shower Comfort Hair Removal Cream. As early as now, I want to apologize to those who would be offended with my hairy leg 😅😛 hahaha!

Here we go! 

REVIEW: YEZIHU Red Ginseng Skin Care set

Hello and Happy New Year!!! This is my first entry for 2017 😂

I finally got some days off from work and thank goodness I was able to have some free time. 😃

Last 2016, instead of buying BB Creams and lippies, I opted to focus on skin care products like toners, serums, ampoules, and moisturizers this year. 

Today, I'll be doing a quick review on Yezihu Red Ginseng Skin Care Set. There are a lot of online sellers (from the Philippines) selling this product but I haven't read any reviews about this skin care set. 

I got this from a seller on Facebook (Ching Chua) and she also sells on Shopee. I've already had 4 hassle-free transactions with her so I suggest you check out her store. Two-thumbs up for this seller! 👍👍

Like what I've mentioned, I am falling in love with skin care sets and they've been my addiction last 2016. I've bought Yezihu Red Ginseng Skin Care Set four months ago and I've been using it as my night time skin care routine together with Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence and Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence.


Product Name:
Yezihu Red Ginseng Skin Care Set 
I haven't found any reviews about this online and I am not also familiar with the brand. It's a Korean brand being carried by LK Cosmetics - you can check out their site here: http://lkcos.webbridge.co.kr/en/skincare/yezihu.php


Price: I got this from Ching Chua, an online seller on Facebook, for PhP 850.00. Other sellers sell this item from PhP 900.00-PhP 1,100 so I am lucky I was able to get this on sale. 

Product Description: 
You can check out the whole product description from the LK Cosmetics' website. Here's an excerpt from their site: 

Ginseng extract is included, soothing the skin against outside stimulation.It maintains the skin soft by supplying sufficient amount of nutrition to the skin that lacks it and tightens the skin, turning it into energetic skin. Moreover, Paeonia lactiflora extract is included to protect the skin that is vulnerable to all types of environment contaminations and stress as well hazard oxygen. 

Well in short, from what I've understand, this set has moisturizing and anti-aging properties because it contains ginseng extract. One reason I bought this is because of the 'anti-wrinkle' property that it claims. Being almost 30-years old, I am up for anything that says 'anti-aging' or 'anti-wrinkle' 


Let's take a quick look at the box first: 

REVIEW: Missha Time Revolution Clear Toner, Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence, and Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Borabit Ampoule

Hello!
Few more days left before 2017 and I would like to blog some of the amazing items I had this 2016. I am just so glad to have time to sit in front of the computer to blog :) 

I finally got over my addiction to lipsticks and lip tints. I just realised that I only needed few shades that matches my skin tone. But unfortunately, I developed a new addiction to skin care products. For this year, I bought 3 sets of skin care products and oh boy! they are quite expensive. 

Maybe because I am already going to 30 next year that I have decided to take care of my skin more. It's a little bit too late because I should've started when I was in my early 20's but unfortunately, I wasn't earning enough that time to afford the luxury of creams, serums, toners and all. Hahaha! 

I've also decided this 2016 to strictly follow the famous '10-step Korean Skincare Routine'. I tried doing it last 2015 but I felt it was so time-consuming and I felt so lazy that I decided to stop. But I was persistent to try this skin care routine this year that I bought skincare sets, essences, and creams. 

This year, I got the Missha Time Revolution Best Seller Special Set II and it was a great buy. 👍

It's a great buy because I was able to purchase this set PhP 3,640.00. If I'll be buying them all separately, I think I would be spending around PhP 6,000.00 and I can't afford that. 


Well anyways, I'll be doing a quick review of Missha Time Revolution Clear Toner, Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Borabit Ampoule and Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence. So far, I am loving these three. :) 


*By the way, sorry for filling up this entry with a lot of special characters. I didn't realize that they look so cute!* ✌

Unboxing: Missha Time Revolution Best Seller Special Set ll

Oh my!
After a gazillion years of being on hiatus, I am back! Totally back!

I have been so busy with work these days and I guess my age's catching up on me that I would rather sleep and do nothing on my free time. But I really miss this blog so I am back again for the nth time. :)

For now, I'll just show you a skin care set that I have purchased two month ago - Missha Time Revolution Best Seller Special Set II. 


I've been eyeing on this set for a long time but it's really quite expensive. Good thing I found a seller on Facebook who sells this on a pre-order basis. And after more or less 3 weeks of waiting, I was able to get my hands on this: 

Yup! That's the big me on the reflection :)

It was an awesome feeling! 

I'll do a separate review for each of the items inside the box. For now, I just want to show you what's inside. :) 

REVIEW: Ninak

Last Valentine's day, my husband and I decided to eat lunch at Ninak. I saw a friend post pictures of their food from this restaurant - the food looked yummy. I was able to "force" my husband to try Ninak. :)

And the trip from our place to Kapitolyo, Pasig was all worth it. Just a quick update: I found out that they have already moved to a new place since January 9, 2017. You may check out their Facebook Page for more updates. 

Here's a quick review of the dishes we ate. 

Ninak is located at Kapitolyo Pasig and it's just walking distance from the main gate of Kapitolyo (but since we were so 'tamad', we decided to take a tricycle instead). 

We arrived at Ninak at around 12:30 and we were so famished.
There were just a few people in the place so we got seated on the first floor. We were close to the kitchen that we could smell the dishes being prepared. 

I got so excited that I forgot to take a photo of their menu. :( You can check out - Zomato for the menu.

We ordered a lot! 


First on our list was the Chicken Satay (PhP 270). It was awesome. The chicken was cooked well and was full of taste. The salad complemented the satay. 

Baguio Trip Part 2 - Good Taste + Ketchup Community + O Mai Khan

My husband and I love food. Obvious sa katawan namin. So when we decided to go to Baguio last December 2015, I tried searching for the best, affordable restaurants. Affordable - yes, meaning mura. Affordable restaurants that serve delicious food. I crossed out Korean restaurants (surprisingly, there are a LOT of Korean restaurants in Baguio!) and restaurants that serves pizza, pasta, and burgers. 

I finally came up with the list of places that my husband and I should try - Good Taste, Ketchup Community, and O Mai Khan

Here's a quick review of the places we tried. :) 

1. First Stop: Good Taste. 

3 or 4 years ago, my cousins, lolo, and I went to Good Taste for dinner. We ordered chopsuey, beef broccoli, pancit, and sweer and sour. The dishes tasted good - it's like eating home-cooked meals. The veggies were fresh and everything was perfect. It left a good impression on me that when my husband and I went to Baguio, this place was at the top of my list. 

It was early in the morning when we decided to eat at Good Taste. The place wasn't packed with people compared to the first time I went there (maybe because it was around 9AM?). My husband and I ordered fried rice, sweet and sour pork, garlic buttered chicken and lomi. My husband ordered calamansi juice and I got brewed coffee.  We just came from Manila that day and we were famished. I forgot to take a photo of the menu. 

But ALAS! We were a little bit disappointed with the food. :( 

My verdict: 

*Fried Rice  - It wasn't served hot - felt like it was cooked hours before it was served. The serving was generous though. Nothing special with the taste.

*Sweet and Sour Pork  - This was a big disappointment. It was served cold. The dish was dry and the meat was rubbery. It was way different from the one I've tasted the first time I was in Good Taste. The vegetables were fresh but was not cooked enough. 

*Garlic Buttered Chicken - This was the only dish that I'll give a two thumbs up. The chicken was cooked well and it was not too buttery nor garlic-y. Just right. Now I know why this is their best seller. 

*Beef Lomi - Ordering this was a big mistake. It was too salty. I think the cook was not in a good mood when he was making this dish. Felt like I was eating salt and MSG. My husband and I didn't even finish the bowl - it was a waste of money. 

Baguio Trip: Part 1

It has been a long time since I wrote for this blog. I've been on a hiatus for like a year! Well, I got a new job and I've been busy being a wife (CHOS!!!). 

My husband and I got new jobs last 2015 so we were so focused on working. We were so focused in working that we never went on an out-of-town trip. Kaya last December 2015, we decided to get out of the city for a breathe of fresh air, literally.  We did not have the luxury of time to take a one week off from work that time, kaya saan pa ang pinaka malapit na vacation spot sa Manila, eh di BAGUIO! We decided to celebrate Christmas sa Summer Capital of the Philippines. 

We decided to go to Baguio last December 14, just few days before Christmas. I tried to contact all the hotels, inns, and lodges but all were fully booked! It was a bad decision to book for a hotel just few days before Christmas (hindi na ako uulit). 

It tried looking at AirBnB. Walang available. December 16 na, wala pa rin akong mahanap. I even tried browsing OLX for condos being rented per day but all were already booked for December 23-26. 

Then, I finally found one on Facebook! Hurray! 

Though the condo we got was not near Session Road, it was accessible by taxi and jeepneys. The rate was also affordable. Honestly, I prefer renting condos than hotels when staying in a place for more than 2 days. Not only that it's affordable, but the amenities are just the same when you book for a hotel. Our room had 2 single beds, a refrigerator and a stove! Even though the television was not working, it was still a good stay. 

Well, staying in Baguio during Christmas (or peak seasons) is a not-so-good decision for us. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE BAGUIO. My grandparents are staying there. I have cousins and aunts, and uncles who are living there. Unfortunately, dahil it was the Christmas season, halos kalahati yata nang populasyon sa Manila ay nagbalak magpalamig sa Baguio. Maraming tao. But still, it's BAGUIO! Sino ba ang may ayaw nang libreng aircon habang naglalakad sa kahabaan nang Session Road. :) 


Of course, a Baguio trip won't be complete without going to Minesview. Maraming tao, akala ko may shooting si Coco Martin. 


My husband wanted to take home a lot of plants that were being sold. I just wanted to take this specific type of plant - MONEY MAKER. Baka yumaman ako. :) 

And mawawala ba ang walis? Only Baguio sells that sturdiest and industrious brooms in the world. O ha!

And your Minesview trip won't be complete without the mandatory photo session with the St. Bernards! Hindi ako magpapatalo, sa halagang 100pesos per 3 shots, GO!

The St. Bernards were so cute that I want to take them home!

My husband and I had fun though we were not expecting that there would be a lot of people during the Christmas season. Burnham Park was flooded with people. The traffic was bad when we went to Minesview and we couldn't go to Camp John Hay at night because the traffic was awful. I do suggest that if you want to enjoy the beauty of Baguio and Benguet, try going during the off-season. You'll enjoy strolling and visiting the different places. 

One thing I love about Baguio are the taxis. There is nothing special about the ride but taxi drivers in Baguio the exact opposites of the taxi drivers here in Manila (well, not all). They give back the change kahit 6 pesos man yan. They do not choose their passengers and the taxi drivers are all polite. 

But we will always go back to Baguio. May not during the peak seasons (Summer, Christmas, New Year) but we will definitely go back. :) 

Random Thoughts: Looking for a Job.

It has been a month and three weeks since I resigned from my work. One month and three weeks of not working and just staying at home. Sarap buhay (*big smile*). 

I must admit that I am somehow quite enjoying it. I can sleep and get up whenever I want. I watch my favorite shows, read books, and surf the internet anytime. But most of the time I sleep (12-13 hours a day). 
Well, I still do a some household chores but after doing them, I end up doing nothing. Sarap buhay talaga (*smile ulit*). 

But after some time, I realized that things are getting a little boring here inside the house. Besides, when your bills start to pile up and you can't buy things you want (and need) anymore, you need to get a job, girl! 

Job Hunting: Throwback four years ago.
The last time I looked for a job was four years ago. The first company that I went to was okay. I passed the exam, I did well on the initial interview and I amazingly impressed the Korean client. Easy! And everything was done in one day. 

I was already scheduled for a training. The HR staff gave me a brief orientation about the salary, training, and other things about the company. The first thing he explained was the salary. The salary that the company was offering me was way too low for me. Like really low. Hindi sapat para sa pamasahe, baon, isang venti na kape sa Starbucks per month at share ko sa baon nang mga kapatid ko and gastos sa bahay. Sakit sa anit. 

Inindyan ko yung training. I didn't attend nor did I give any messages that I am withdrawing my application. <---- Huwag tularan. 

REVIEW: Tony Moly Expert Radiance Primer

Hello July! :)
Today, I had a job interview. I already had several job interviews, most were unsuccessful and some were like s0-s0. Anyways, I had to look good on today's job interview because it's already my second time to be interviewed by the said company. 

While I was doing my makeup, I noticed that I have already used up my favorite primer! I haven't blog about it yet but I've already used it up. :( 

Before it's totally gone, I wanna do a quick review of Tony Moly Expert Radiance Primer. 

Product Name: Tony Moly Expert Radiance Primer 
Content: 30 ml
Price: I got this from an online shop but I totally forgot how much is it. I got this from Han Ryu. :) 

REVIEW: Silantro Fil-Mex Cantina

Yahoo! My husband and I went out on a date one Saturday to Silantro for some Mexican treats. It's our first time at Silantro. We just had a not-so-good meal at 8 Cuts Burger Blends so we were hoping to eat something good (I am so sorry but the burgers at 8 Cuts and my palate do not get along well). 

It was Saturday so we were expecting there will be a lot of people so instead of going there on dinner time, we decided to go at around 4:00pm. 

REVIEW: Avon Lipsticks (Ultra Color Absolute Lipstick and Totally Kissable Lipstick)

Hello! :] 

Today, I will be doing a review on Avon lippies that I got 2 months ago. This is already a late review but like what I always say, better late than never (I guess motto siya nang mga palaging nag-po-procrastinate). 

I did a review on assorted Avon lipstick a long time ago. Check out this link: http://theunemployedfish.blogspot.com/2012/11/review-avon-lipsticks-assorted.html 

I feel a get my Avon lipstick from my office-mate whose mom is an Avon Dealer and I really do get a huge discount whenever I purchase from her. Unfortunately, I left my job two weeks ago. :( :( :( :( 


Anyways, I purchased 4 lipsticks - two from Ultra Color Absolute Lipstick collection and two from Totally Kissable Lipstick collection. 

The pink ones are from the Ultra Color Absolute Lipstick collection and the silver, bullet-looking ones are from the Totally Kissable collection. 

Ultra Color Absolute Lipstick
Price: PhP 399.00 
Content: 3.6 g per tube 
Has SPF 15 
The colors that I got were N05 lovely Fuchsia and N402 Bare Ruby 


Totally Kissable Lipstick
Price: PhP 399.00 
Content: 3.6 g per tube 
also has SPF 15 
The colors that I got were N03 Pink Wink and N104 Berry Smooch 

Random Thoughts: Week 2 - A Housewife's Diary

It has been two weeks since I left my job. Hindi ako sanay na walang trabaho. Since I was 20 years old, I have been working already and whenever I leave a company, I start working at another company the next day. 

But not this time. 

Now, I have been taking a rest from work for two weeks. Sampung araw na walang amo. I wake up whatever time I want. I sleep whenever I want. 

I got married last October 2014 pero I never had a chance to stay at home and do housewife duties. Well this time, I am determined to do some housewife duties. :) 


1. Laundry

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I love to do the laundry IF the washing machine is fully automatic. Fully automatic meaning kapag nilagay mo yung labahan sa loob plus tubig at sabon, pag labas nang mga damit, tuyo na. Yun nga lang,  our washing machine is NOT automatic. Semi-automatic lang. Which means I still have to rinse the clothes after washing them with soap. After doing that, I have to rinse them all with fabric conditioner then hang them dry. 
Doing this chore was really a difficult one. I only wash our everyday clothes, under garments and some clothes that needs to be hand-washed but for the rest, I let the experts handle them (special thanks to the laundry shop we have near our apartment). 

2. Cooking

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I love eating but I can't cook well. I can cook but my dishes do not taste that good. I can only cook a limited number of dishes. And when I say I can cook, it means cooking without relying on mixing powders or ready-made-sauces-for-ulam  you can buy in the supermarket. 

- Adobo
- Sinigang 
- Nilagang Baboy 
- Spaghetti 

That's it. I am just not passionate when it comes to cooking. My husband cooks better than me! Anyways, I still have to learn cooking or else my husband will end up having kidney stones and high cholesterol levels from eating canned goods and fast food. 

3. Cleaning

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I haven't had a chance to do a general cleaning of our house ever since I got married (take note: 8 months na akong kasal). I am so dead tired every Saturday and Sunday. During holidays, I take a rest and sleep for 12 - 14 hours. Call me lazy but my job's really giving me stress that I have to sleep whenever I have time. 

So when I did some cleaning, I saw amazing and gross stuff. I also realized that our ceiling already had cobwebs (the ceiling looked like a ceiling from a haunted house). 

This is just my problem. After cleaning the house, everything turns upside down again after a week or two. *Jeez!


4. Teaching 

Since I am not doing anything, I volunteered to teach my beloved nephew. I teach him how to read and write some things but my favorite part - playing with him after all those studying. I guess this was the easiest job ever - to teach kids. I love teaching kids. I thank God for giving me patience when it comes to kids. :) 





Honestly, being a housewife is a not-so-easy job (how much more if I have kids on my own). I really have high respect for housewives or stay-home moms (and stay-home dads). No amount of money could pay their dedication on making a house a home. 

I believe that being a housewife is a job itself. Housewife LANG ako - This statement is a big NO-NO. 

I do see myself being a housewife soon. It's one of the job that I am looking forward to in 3-4 years. I want to learn how to cook, do craftwork, and take care of my kids and husband. I do see myself staying at home. :) 

REVIEW: COLOUR COLLECTION LIPSTICKS: HIGH DEFINITION AND MOISTURE INTENSE

A month ago, I realized that I didn't have any red lipstick. I was so in love with other lipstick shades that I forgot I didn't have any red lipstick anymore. I think a red lipstick is a must-have in every girl's makeup kit. 

The mom of my dear office-mate is an Avon and Tupperware dealer. We get huge discounts whenever we buy something from her. So when my office-mate told me that some lipsticks were on sale, I knew I had to buy some red lipstick. I saw the brochure and I decided to buy 3 shades of red lippies! (that's why my husband tells me I am an impulsive buyer)


1. Colour Collection High Definition Lipstick - Cinnamon Red 
2. Colour Collection High Definition Lipstick - Raspberry Red
3. Colour Collection Moisture Intense Lipstick - Rouge Red

Yes! All red. (I could already hear my husband telling me 'Ang dami mo nanamang lipstick, ano yan sabay sabay mong gagamitin?')  :) 


Aside from office work, I also teach Koreans though video. I have to somehow look good on the video and usually, a good shade of lipstick would do the trick that's why I decided to buy Colour Collection High Definition Lipstick in Cinnamon Red and Raspberry Red. Unfortunately, I am not blessed with plump and awesome lips. My lips dry a lot too. So I also decided to got Colour Collection Moisture Intense Lipstick in Rouge Red. 

Price: Originally sold for PhP 399 each but since it was on sale, I got them for PhP 199 each. 

These are the lipstick that I bought 

REVIEW: Mizon All in One Snail Repair Cream

Aside from Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream, another must-have Korean product that I have (should always have) is Mizon All in One Snail Repair Cream. I have been using this amazing product for more than 1 year already and all I can say is that it is definitely a must-have. 


I should have done this review a year ago but I was busy then. :( Well better late than never!

Two months ago, I finished a jar of Mizon All in One Snail Repair Cream. I had other moisturizers, creams, and serums to try so I din't bother buying another one. 
After a week or two, I started to develop these nasty zits/pimples. I am already 28 years old I should have graduated from these pimples but NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I felt like I was in highschool once again. 

I also had pimples on my forehead but the ones near my chin and neck are just bad. Whenever I have pimples like this, I use Etude House AC Clinic Daily Toner and Gel Lotion (click the name to view my review on the product). Unfortunately, Etude House AC Clinic Daily Toner and Gel Lotion comes in big bottles only. It will be a waste of money if I buy them then won't be able to use them after my pimples disappear. 

Then I had to purchase Mizon All in One Snail Repair Cream ASAP. 

Random Thoughts: Talking to Manong Taxi Driver about life.

Sosyal people call it 'cab'. Most call it 'taxi'. My dad calls it 'tak-shee' (love you 'pa). 

I rarely ride a taxi. I am so afraid of taxi drivers who get angry and hit their steering wheels whenever it's traffic. 

I am afraid of taxi drivers who asks "San mo gusto dumaan? Gusto mo dito na lang para mabilis at hindi traffic." 

I am afraid of taxi drivers who tells me "Ma'am, dagdagan niyo na lang kasi ang traffic at ang layo nang lugar niyo eh." 

I am afraid of taxi drivers who do not smile. 

I am afraid of taxi drivers who swears. 

I am afraid of taxi drivers because there are news about them drugging their passengers then stealing their stuff or raping them. 

I rarely ride a taxi dahil minsan, mas mainit pa sa loob nang taxi nila kesa sa labas. Sayang sa pera. 

But I sometimes enjoy riding the taxi. Minsan. You can learn a lot of things from Manong Driver during a traffic jam. 

These were some of the memorable conversation that I had with some taxi drivers: 

REVIEW: CHARAPTOR - San Antonio Village, Makati

Last week, my husband and I decided to eat at Charaptor. We got so excited the moment we saw their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/CharaptorBBQ). 

My husband and I love eating, lalo na kapag EAT-ALL-YOU-CAN. The only eat-all-you-can buffets that we love are Sambokojin and Tong Yang. [We haven't tried Vikings and Niu by Vikings yet, but we will soon attack those places!] 

What made us excited to eat there is that Charaptor boasts its eat-all-you-can, grill-your-own barbecue. My husband told me that charcoal grilled food tastes better than the food cooked on a smokeless grill. Honestly, hindi ko alam na may pinag-kaiba pala. 

We decided to go to the Charaptor branch in San Antonio Village, Makati. The problem was we didn't know how to commute from our place to San Antonio Village. Mall of Asia is not an option for us because it's quite far! 

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Fortunately, we were able to to find a way how to get there. The exact address of Charaptor in Makati is 9752 Kamagong Corner Aranga Street, San Antonio, Makati City.

So here's what we did: 
1. From our place, we rode an FX going to AYALA. 
2. We got off at Ayala Avenue and asked a traffic enforcer how to get to Gil Puyat Intersection. He told us to ride a jeepney. I was so glad that the jeepney driver was very accommodating and he dropped us at Kamagong Street. 
3. Kamagong Street is a one-way street. There were tricycle drivers in the area but we decided to walk instead thinking Charaptor was very, very near. 
4. Lucky us, we walked for 10-15 minutes (I guess) looking for Aranga Street. 
5. After a few minutes of walking, we finally got to Charaptor. 

It was 4:45pm when we got there and I was expecting to be seated right away but to my surprise, we had to wait before they open at 5pm. I didn't know that they serve dinner at 5pm! 

Amazing. 

So we waited. 


While waiting, I was able to take some photos from the outside. 

Feeling ko nasa kulungan ako. 

They were just fixing the place when we arrived. I could see the buffet table from where I was standing. My first thought was that it was too small for an eat-all-you-can buffet. 


At around 5:15, we already got out seats. It was a bit hot and humid that afternoon. Mas okay sana kung gabi kami pumunta, mas malamig nang konti. There were only 5 tables occupied that time. 

There are seats upstairs which is good for large groups. 

And there are seats outside too. 

My husband attacked the buffet table to check out the things that we would be grilling. Note to myself: Never go to a non-aircon restaurant, lalo kung ihawan, when the temperature's hot and the weather's humid. 

Random Thoughts: Leaving the job you hate yet love so much.

In two weeks, I will be unemployed, literally walang trabaho.  I've spent three years working in this company - staying up late for work, getting stressed, and at the same time having fun. 

I didn't intend to work for this company. I remember applying to the company just across our office. Sa kabilang office ako nagbigay nang resume.  I even took the test, was interviewed and already scheduled for a training. But I guess God finds a way to let you be in a place where He wants you to be.

I had a rough start working with the company. No one talked to me and I was on my own. Some of my co-workers didn't like me. Feeling ko hindi ako tatagal.  

I was just an ordinary employee when my boss decided to give me a position. Though I had no idea what to do, I agreed. "Sige na, kahit hindi ko kaya. Pang-resume din yan." 

Few months passed and my work started to pile up. Masakit sa anit! Totoo nga ang sabi ni Uncle Ben sa Spiderman, "with great power. comes great responsibility". Not just great responsibilities pero may kasama ring sleepless nights, endless overtime, erratic schedules and more. 

Minsan, kahit sa panaginip ko kausap ko ang boss ko. May meeting daw kami.

I dreaded Sundays too. I hated the fact that I’ll be at work the next day. Every Monday, I pray that it’ll be Friday the next day.

Palagi akong pagod. Mag-lo-log-in pa lang ako sa aming makalumang bundy clock, pagod na ako. Kalbaryo na sa akin ang maghintay nang FX pauwi dahil sa sobrang pagod. I would rather sleep the whole weekend than go out. Because I am tired. Really tired.  

But there are so many things I am thankful for.

I have learned to be patient - a characteristic that I lack especially kapag mahaba ang pila sa banko, sa cashier at sa CR sa Megamall. 

I have learned how to listen to people and how to be sensitive to their feelings. I used to be one-sided with my opinions but working in this company made me realize the importance of listening and being sensitive. 

I have learned that sometimes, you have to respect the people in authority kahit feeling mo mali sila at tama ka. They may be wrong but kahit paikot-ikotin ang mundo, boss mo pa rin sila. 

I have learned how to negotiate. Minsan, kelangan talaga makipag-compromise. Eto pala yung palagi kong naririnig sa TV na 'let's meet half-way'. 

I have learned how to conceal my feelings in front of other people. Being transparent doesn't always work. There are times that you have to set aside your feelings in order for you to think properly and do things correctly. Kahit bad trip ako, I have to smile because I want others to know that I am there for them. Kahit pagod ako, I have to help because I might be the only person who could help them. Kahit malungkot ako, I have stay positive so that everybody stays positive. 

I have to learned how to multitask. Yung kumain nang dinner habang may paper work na tinatapos. Yung magmake-up habang sumasagot nang messages. 

I have also learned to set aside the things that I want to do in exchange for more important things in life. Yung tipong isusubo mo na ang iyong dinner pero ibaba mo na lang ang kutsara dahil tinatawag ka nang boss mo sa office. 

I have learned so many things.

Maliban sa sweldo na kinikita ko, one of the things that made me stay was that I have met new friends. I started out working without someone to talk to during my breaktime. Okay lang sa akin 'yon. Besides, I am working because I need to earn, bonus na lang if I make friends. Pero I am so blessed to have crossed paths with people that I consider as friends, hindi lang as officemates. 

I also enjoy the working with most of the people in our office. 

Unfortunately, in two weeks' time, I'll be leaving this company. I submitted my resignation last March. Only a few people know about it. 

How do geese know when to fly to the sun? Who tells them the seasons? How do we, humans know when it is time to move on? As with the migrant birds, so surely with us, there is a voice within if we only know how to listen to it, that tells us certainly when to go forth into the unknown - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross 

Eto ngayon ang peg ko. 

Sometimes, there’s something inside that tells you that it’s enough. Hindi ko alam kung bakit pero I have this feeling that I have to move on.

I have to move on because I have to consider my husband now that I am married.  

I have to move on because I have to take a break from all the stress.

I have to move on because there’s a voice inside me that tells me to do so.

Now that I have few days left to stay, why do I feel sad? Takot ako mawalan nang trabaho? Pwede. Mabigat sa loob kong iwan ang mga taong naging kaibigan mo sa kumpanya? Oo naman. Nalulungkot ako na iwan ang kinasanayan kong gawin araw araw? Oo.  

I thought it will be easy for me to leave pero hindi pala.

Looking at the brighter side, I think leaving may be the best thing to do at the moment.

I don’t know what I will do on my first Monday na wala akong pasok. I have never been unemployed even for a single day from the time I’ve started working. I guess I will clean the house or watch or sleep. But for the first time, I will be having a stress-free Monday which I think all of us deserve.