smoking cigar

Have you tried smoking cigars? My colleagues told me that they've tried Dutch Master cigars. So far, they liked the flavor as it good up to the last puff. One of our clients from LA brought packs of Dutch Masters and as per him, these cigars are America's favorite natural wrapped cigar, and have been sold in the U.S. since 1911. They are instantly recognizable for their distinctive packaging featuring Rembrandt's famous painting, and for the characteristically smooth, mild, mellow flavor and aroma. True to its word. My colleagues liked it and asking for more. Hehehe! =)

off to Palawan

Next weekend, my friends and I will be off to Puerto Princesa, Palawan. I am so excited and just can't wait! You see, despite the rainy weather the past few days here in Manila, the Palawan islands promised to be a sun, shiny weather next weekend. Thus, aside from enjoying the beach, island hopping and snorkeling ... I look forward to shrimps and crabs galore. THE ultimate food trip.

Honda Bay - Palawan

One of the Philippine's premiere tourist destinations, Honda Bay, Palawan island is also known as the "The Last Frontier". It is host to several of the most exclusive resorts in the country. With its white sand beaches, magnificent landscape, fishing villages and rainforests, it is a favorable destination of adventurers and nature lovers. The province has several sites that attract divers from various parts of the world. In the city center of Puerto Princesa, hall of fame awardee for the cleanest and greenest city in the country, several tourist spots can be seen in a one day tour. This would include Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm, the world's largest prison "without bars", and the Kamarikutan Gallery. The city's best offering is the St. Paul Subterranean National Park that is famed for its 8.2 kilometer log river, said to be the longest of its kind in the world.

happy news

Received a text message from my colleague, one of our preggy friend already gave birth the other night. The baby was born a week ahead of it's scheduled ceasarian operation. But despite the early sched, everything was normal. The new baby named Skye, was born 50cm long, and tipped the scales at 6.11lbs. The proud parents, Beng and Rho ecstatic with the new addition on their family. After nine years, they were blessed with another baby girl. Equally pretty like their first born, Nica. To my good friends, Beng and Rhoand ... congratulations! Looking forward to her baptism party by next year =)

Trick or Treat outfits

And before thinking all those Christmas wish list and holiday brouhaha, one must not forget the Halloween Trick and Treat Activity for kids this coming November. I haven't decided yet if I'll let my kids wear something cutie or scary this year, but so far the little girl already started dropping hints that she wanted to be pretty and sweet this time. She's been eyeing to be like a fairy, Tinkerbell for the Halloween party in school as she wants to be have wings and wand. I haven't given much thought, but as I browse the web for possible halloween costumes , I so want to get the little boy the robot costume. Do you think at one year old he can carry the Ironman outfit? Real cutie. Anyway, check some of the cute costumes I found on the net =)

early Christmas wish

90 days before Christmas ... could this true? Time flies so fast! It felt like summer ain't over yet as I've just recently blogged our last Singapore summer escapade, and now the holiday season already slowly creeping around the corner. I can hear the Christmas jingles played in some of our local malls, and Christmas decors and goodies displayed on racks. In fact, most of the malls now starting to conduct clearance sales in preparation of the holiday shopping. And speaking of all these holiday brouhaha, I better start doing my Christmas list. This season, I am thinking of getting something practical for myself and family. My intial list includes the following:

1. set of eight crab crackers

2. brandnew rice dispenser - our old one served it's purpose for the past six years and needs to be retired.

3. emergency light - obviously for emergency brown-outs

4. a set of iPod auxillary cable for both of our cars

5. sexy hot lingerie to be worn on Christmas eve (naughty! naughty!)

6. new set of pillows ... hoping I can get the expensive ones made of goose feathers =)

7. set of twelve charger plates with holiday prints for parties

Hmmm... mostly for home use eh. How about you, have you made your intial wish list?

the party outfits

I've been so busy with work lately that I almost forgot to update you peeps with my party preps. So far, everything seemed going well with my plans. I've already booked most of my party suppliers, and even provided sixty-percent of downpayments to them. And with barely two months left before the big day, I am more concerned now with the party outfits. Almost missed this one! Getting a jungle safari for the celebrants not easy at all. I've been trying to shop online for the appropriate theme costume, and so far ... no luck at all. If only I had the barnyard or the cowboy theme, getting an outfit like an equestrian apparel would be smooth and easy. Most of the costumes I browsed online geared to cowboy and wild, wild west parties and I am seriously considering of getting them. Oh, if only I could ...

a sneak peek

As I previously blogged, I was out for a three-day conference in a sun-shiny town named Mactan, Cebu. And for three-days, the husband and I stayed at Crimson Resort and Spa. Newly-built resort hotel down south of the archipelago. I was told that the resort is still at soft launch stage, and so far ...so good. Not yet formally opened its doors to the public, and with the target launch by October 8, 2010.. everything in full swing now. Both construction and maintenance working overtime to make it ready by then. Anyway, here's a sneak peek of Crimson Resort and Spa. Enjoy photos below while I shop online for mbt shoes I can bring on my next travel =)