Brian (superBONG) actually just wanted to watch Colbie Caillat perform at Trinoma but we bullied him into getting a new haircut (since, being the newly elected President of his organization, we felt he needed a “power cut”) so he went with me and Tippi (Queen Neferkitty) to Menage salon where he got a mini make-over. Of course, there’s a before-after comparison:

Can you see how unhappy he was with his haircut before??? heh heh heh! Look at how happy he is after his makeover!! Awww! What do you think?

After getting a haircut, we proceeded to the activity center where we were greeted with a multitude of fans waiting to see Colbie Caillat perform (actually, I bet about 25% didn’t really know who the performer was. They were just waiting to see what the fuss was all about).

We stood at the second floor balcony enjoying the view (see photo) and waited around for about 45 minutes… then we saw Colbie perform:

The only song I really knew before watching her perform was “Bubbly” but I kind of liked all the songs she performed and I’m thinking of downloading buying her CD. She actually sounds slightly better live!

We were REALLY hungry by the time the concert was over so, after going around debating about where to eat, we finally decided on dinner at Zong. We had the Spicy Singaporean Fish Fillet, Pan Fried Chicken coated with Salted Egg, some veggies I didn’t care much for, and good ol’ Yang Chow Fried Rice! Food was generally good but it wasn’t something you’ll hear me rave all day about.

Anyway, by the end of our “date”, we were happy that all three of us got a haircut, saw Colbie Caillat perform, and ate delicious food!

Til next time!

PS: Doesn’t Brian look so much cuter!?!?! he he he! :p

I mentioned in one of my earlier posts that I’m not a big on gossip. It’s true, I’m not. Like most things, however, there comes a point when you have to make an exception. Today, I read the juiciest goss ever to hit the shores of fashionable Manila and I was instantly hooked. I read all the entries and all the comments and took them in like I was drinking ice-cold water after a 10-mile run.

Who knew Manila’s famous socialites (or social mountaineers, as one of the anon commenters said), had such dirty little secrets ranging from drug addictions to 3-million peso debts? Brian Gorell, the scorned boyfriend-slash-scam victim whistleblower (this is such a frequently-used term nowadays here in Manila, no?) dishes out some dirt on these people in his blog in an effort to pressure his ex-boyfriend, Philippine Star columnist, DJ Montano into paying him back the $70,000 he shelled out as investment on a non-existent restaurant. Read it, but I’m warning you, it’s very addictive.

I see those faces all the time at glossies like Preview and Mega fashion magazines, thinking how I wish I could be like them… have customized clothes made for me, wear something totally crazy and make people want to wear them too, have my photos taken, drink expensive champagne and brag about buying an Hermes purse or taking a trip to London on a whim… all those just seemed so glamorous and I get starry-eyed just thinking about living that kind of life. Though at the back of my mind I’ve always been aware of how frivolous that kind of life is, I just can’t help but want to just be rich, famous, and connected. Life just seems more comfortable on their side of the island.

Reading this blog has definitely changed my mind. I’d rather be drinking C2 (bottled iced tea) and chicharon (deep fried pork skin. hehe!), sitting on a ratty old couch at home with a bunch of true friends than be out partying at Embassy (popular exclusive club here in Manila), getting high on crack, and faking a glamorous life when all I really have are glamorous clothes, a tired old body, and a circle of friends who will care for me as long as I buy them coke. Ugh.

I was blog-hopping and I came across a fellow Sanriotown blogger’s space. The first post I read was about buying a Hello Kitty digital camera (which I now want for muhself!) and then… I read this post. Check it out. What a collection!!

…I would love to try and get ear piercings again. You see, I’ve already had 4 failed attempts, acquired some sort of infection each time I’ve gotten used to not wearing earrings but seeing little pairs of heaven like these makes me want to try getting my ears pierced again:

All are from Clay-Pot.com

Boo!

One of the TV shows that would command me to immediately stop my mindless channel surfing is Everyday Italian. I *love* italian food and everything that Giada de Laurentiis makes seems delicious and more importantly, simple to make!

Today, I caught Giada de Laurentiis making a couple of paninis and this Strawberry Bruschetta (photo and recipe from foodnetwork.com):

3 slices (1/2-inch-thick) rustic white bread
2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 strawberries, sliced
3 to 5 teaspoons sugar

Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the bread until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Spread the butter over the toasts. Arrange the sliced strawberries over the toasts. Sprinkle the strawberries with the sugar. Broil until the sugar begins to caramelize, about 2 minutes.

Note: On the show, she actually caramelized the sugar with a blow torch.

Looks YUMMY, no? Anyhoo, my cousin, my sister, and I usually use the computer and internet from midnight onwards so naturally, we also regularly have midnight snacks! One of my favorite midnight snacks is actually kind of similar to this Strawberry Bruschetta but obviously, less luxurious. It’s butter and strawberry jam on a Skyflakes cracker! Here’s what you do:

Easy peasy! Trust me, it’s really good! (Well, I bet it’s not as good as the strawberry buschetta but it’s a very good alternative if you don’t have bruschetta and fresh strawberries! :p)

I had the most fabulous weekend because I got to spend it with my darling cousins (the usual suspects minus Lu Jean who decided that work was more important than us. BOO!).

Friday: Learned how to throw a frisbee the non-loser way with Tippi, superbong, Justin, Adi, and Tin!

Friday Night - Sunday: 2 nights and 2 days of KTV, Mario Party, and shopping fun with Tippi, Justin, Jen, Adi, and Jao.

Had fun! Let’s do this again, okay? (No rigorous activity next time, please! Anyone up for a board game day/night? With our usual “punishment“, of Kool-Aid Kick course. hehe!)

This little chinese vampire made me laugh so hard:

More funny webcomics about a little chinese vampire in Funkytwostep’s Street Tripping blog.

Seeing this video made me want to google “string games”. Here’s what I found:

JACOB’S LADDER:

1. Opening A.
2. Release thumbs.
3. Pass thumbs under all strings and return with the far little finger string.
4. Pass thumbs over top and return with far index finger string.
5. Release little fingers.
6. Pass little fingers over the index string and pick up from below the far thumb string. Return to position.
7. Release thumbs.
8. Pass thumbs over both index strings and return with the near little finger string.
9. With the right index and thumb, pick up the left near index string and move it over the left thumb.
10. Again with the right index and thumb, pick up the lower near thumb string and move it to the far side of the thumb.
11. Repeat 9 and 10 for the right hand.
12. Dip each index into the triangular space between the thumb and index.
13. Release the little fingers.
14. Rotate hands away from you, straightening your index and extending the figure.

See more string figures here. Ahh… memories of childhood and how I couldn’t get any sort of shape with those darn strings.

After going on for years and years without seeing a play, seeing Romance in D was the perfect play to get me re-acquainted with the world of theater. Since I’m not a very good story teller, here’s a summary of Romance in D from the Dramatists Play Service, Inc.:

ROMANCE IN D takes place in two side-by-side apartments in present-day Chicago. Charles Norton, a musicologist, lives in one apartment alone with his books and music. Isabel Fox, a poet on the verge of a divorce, moves into the other apartment and puts her head in the oven in a half-baked suicide attempt. Charles, next door, smells the gas and inadvertently becomes Isabel’s savior. George Fox, Isabel’s father comes to town and tries to cheer Isabel up. Helen Norton, Charles’ mother, encourages Charles to get to know Isabel, but Charles refuses to become involved. Isabel makes the effort to befriend Charles, and Charles, try as he may to resist, falls in love. One day, when Charles and Isabel are away, Helen and George meet, and they discover that they have their own similar interests. Will Helen and George fall in love and leave the children to fend for themselves? Will Charles profess his love for Isabel and risk another heartbreak? Will Isabel go back to her husband or put her head back in the oven? All four characters use their knack for music and words as they nervously navigate the path of true love.

I was telling my friend Osang right before the play started that I prefer light and funny stories versus the heavier ones and I was SO happy that Romance in D is every bit the light and funny play I hoped it would be. Sure, it was mostly dialogue (”talky-talky” is what my mom would call it if she was there watching) but I hung onto every word and took much delight in catching the fun, wit, and meaning in every sentence! It wasn’t the least bit boring.

Another major reason why I thoroughly enjoyed watching this play is because of the superb acting. MAD props to Audie Gemora (Charles Norton), Ana Abad Santos-Bitong (Isabel Fox), Pinky Marquez (Helen Norton), and Chinggoy Alonso (George Fox) who brought the characters to life! I don’t think anyone could have played the characters better.

It was definitely a sweet, sweet, break from watching movies and TV. I can’t believe I almost forgot how much I love theater!

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Romance in D was written by James Sherman, directed by Miguel Faustman for Repertory Philippines.

See play details at the Repertory Philippines website. Please watch it!

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PS: Thanks to kuya Regnard, Lieza, and Osang for the ticket!

I found this feature and photo at Shopaholic Universe. This is the official Christian Louboutin manicure, featuring the ever-famous black and red combo. The manicure features black nail polish on top, and red polish underneath the nails. Of course, you’re wondering, how expensive is it (since it’s Christian Louboutin, after all!)? Well, ladies and gentlemen, lacquering up your nails with these two colors will set you back 35-80 pounds (P2,800-6,400) (according to Shopaholic Universe). I have no words.

Wow, if a pair of CL shoes is included in that deal, then by all means, lacquer my nails with some o’ that CL. But otherwise… I’ll stick to cheap DIY polish.

Hand me that bottle of Caronia.