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Gluttony Is A Sin

Forgive me Father for I have sinned.

Last Saturday, after packing our things, my taste buds suddenly screams BEEF! and not just ordinary beef but it wants chili con carne and (take note not OR but and ) shawarma. Since MIL is here (she’s joining us on our trip) I head on to the nearest ~~mall~~ establishment that offers both. Just few blocks from us is Ever Gotesco. ~~Since hubby is already there~~ I thought it would be nice to surprise him.

Here are my sins Father.

I ordered chili con carne from Greenwich. The serving was not enough and my taste buds are still craving. I went on to look for a shawarma. The one stall where Marlon of Survivor Philippines are all over, they offer the tastiest shawarma in the place. The crew said it is owned by Marlon, not that I care, I was just curious because as I have said his pics were all over the stall. Back in the shawarma, it is tasty but I want more hot sauce please! You think I had enough? Nah, I bought some ~~crispy flower~~ chicharon bulaklak (pig’s intestine fried until crisp) and siomai. I was so full! And when we went home I ordered for take out, another serving of shawarma.

No wonder my diet is so ruined and my body looks like I am hiding some floaters under my clothes. LOL

Oyster Anyone?

Are you looking for a place to dine out? We are not allowed to eat meat now. Do you have any idea why? Whatever, that is not this post is all about. I want Oysters! Last March, as we celebrate our wedding anniversary, we ate at Oyster Boy in Metrowalk. The kids liked it there. They never find the place boring, unlike some restaurants we have been. Aside from that, the staffs are all friendly. The food? the oysters? mixed emotions..LOL

Here are the four oyster dish that we have tasted in Oyster Boy:

Rockefeller or rockefellar.. I forgot the name because we only ordered it once. The oyster is grilled with mozzarella cheese top and some other ingredients. If you are there to drink, this one is a must pulutan. It goes very well with beer.

Grilled Oyster with Garlic and Cheese. If you are a first time eater of oyster, this one is the safest choice. The combination of garlic and cheese on top of grilled oysters is so delicious. The dish is undeniably mouth watering, but after the third time you ordered it, its magic is gone. So I guess if you ordered it in your first visit, don’t order it on your next.

Thai Oyster. Ah, this one is now my favorite! Just imagine sweet and sour, just like that, put some spice, and make it oyster. YUM! The oyster is breaded and fried, drizzled on top is sweet and sour and spicy sauce. YUM..uh oh so much yum for this one.
Aligi Oyster. Aligi is crab fat. My hubby ordered this one, and he did no liked it. I have a different view on it. If you have never tasted aligi before, the taste is overpowering. Now if you liked aligi, this menu is a must. The dish makes me dizzy because of the aligi, aside from that, I like it. It is tastier each and every bite. If you have a weak stomach like me, I suggest you eat only three. And don’t eat oyster when your stomach is empty.

Other than oyster, they have a lot other and equally delicious menu. One of our favorite is their halaan soup and crispy liempo. If you are asking for food pics, sorry guys, I forgot to take some before devouring it.LOL

Packing For Five

We’re going to Baguio tomorrow! yay! Nothing can stop us now, car’s been to casa, battery is new, brake something is new, we’re all set. It is kinda hard going up there, driving your own car. The lesser the baggage, the better. Oh I remember the first time we went there using our own car. We have the car sometimes in June, hubby did not went to some driving lessons, he learned it driving by himself (it’s a matic no hehe). In December the same year, we went up to Baguio. Jeez, I was really, really nervous then. OK it’s an understatement, I can’t breathe! I am on grip. To make things worse, it was almost dark and we’re still on the road, scary! We traveled through Marcos highway, if in Kennon Road, I am pretty sure I would have given birth that time. OK back to me being a considerate wife, yes I need to pack light! Oh come on, how can it be possible with three kids in tow? Even if we just re use our undies and don’t include it in the list, there is much more to put in our ever reliable bag. There’s the diaper, the matching sleep wear (promise to post a pic hehe), the toiletries etc. Then there’s the shoes, the kids does not like travelling with shoes, only slippers, because they like their ~~smelly~~ feet free. It is stressing for me too, to put back their shoes every time we have to stop, so for ease and comfort, slippers. Then there’s our blanket, part of me having OCD is I can’t use any other blanket but mine, wherever we go, blanket goes with us. It’s an endless list and I had to trim it down. Packing is a bit tasking for and I just can’t let anyone else do it for me. I am a very organized Mommy. I pack our clothes depending on the day we are going to wear them. So the clothes for Tuesday are somewhere underneath, our sleepwear is on the top. Then we have a separate small bags for emergency needs, like small towels and sando for the kids, baby wipes, wallet etc. Oh my why are mommies being stressed this way?

This happens all the way, as in, all the time. Whenever we are going somewhere, I have to pack the days before. The day of our getaway, I need to wake up early to put our bags in the car. The bags are inside, on the backseat, I always make a comfy bed like setting at the back. So before the king woke up and catch me doing something, I had to finish everything. Then I’d do the kids, prepare them and all. the king would wake up after waiting for him for an hour or two. He would sip coffee, take a bath and leave (with us of course). And if there is an instance that I was delayed because I can’t find my slippers, the king would jerk out and have the decency to say we are taking a lot of time. Huh? Anyways, I enjoy the challenge of beating him up, of hurrying before he wakes up. That’s why we worked so well.. Me on the works, he on the easy life.. just kidding guys. I know that when the engine starts, it’s his turn and me on the back seat can have a peaceful sleep.

I won’t be around that much starting tomorrow but there would still be some posts from me, stop by and comment. I will get back to you soon..for now I have to go back to pack 😉