The Suite Life of the Happy Shiny People Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2012 | 0 comments

The suite was really cozy and it was our way to get rid of the unflattering temperature outside.

The plan of staying in one of the hotels here in Manila was a not-so-serious plan at first for a planned get together. Call it spur of the moment but usually it is those spur of the moment  plans that almost always works all the time.

Among us, I will have to give Mickey the credits for taking the time to reserve our suite at A. Venue Suites Makati.  He mentioned that we were able to get a discount for the suite because we reserved for it a month ago. 

Leaving Manila isn't the best option for the group given our out-of-this-world schedules.  It would be very disappointing to have people say YES to the original plan then cancel a day before the said getaway.  So we decided to have a "staycation".  Its like taking a vacation without leaving town. 

Aside from the comforts of not having to sit on a van or take a plane to get to a destination, the catch of staying in a hotel is the comfort of not having to break the bank and expose yourself to the hassle of terminal fees and brawls that you might encounter just like what happened to Mon Tulfo and Claudine Barretto.  

To jump-start the night... We opened a Bacardi because there is a party! 

I tried to do some bartending but it was a futile attempt because I tend to get so OC with the liquor levels that I distribute to the group which consumes a lot of my time.... 

The Happy Shiny People toasts for a lifetime of friendship... WAH!

Through Skype... Tin, who is based in Canada, was able to join the suite party!

The most genuine pillow fight! LOL!

Bacardi-induced planking... 

We were able to do some synchronized swimming with a hangover at the somehow-infinity pool in the roof-deck of the hotel the next day.... 

Jessa and I tried to outdo each other for the swimming competition... I won!

Cool iPhone app.... Before we left for lunch!

Wrapped up the staycation with a lunch at Papa John's Greenbelt 3.... Which is the best pizza I've tasted in my whole life... You think so? Or I was just hungry that time? 

I'd say the place may matter a little but its usually the memories that you create in that place that matters a lot. 

The Power of Flowers Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 | 0 comments

"Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul."

So who got some flowers last Valentine's Day? If you did, then I am happy for you but if you didn't receive any... Then let's just keep on hoping that next year you will receive one... LOL!

Ang yabang lang... astang naka-receive ng flowers.. AHAHAHA!

I have realized a lot of things this love month. Most of it were from my mother who consoled me last February 14.

She kinda lectured on me and told me that February 14 isn't just for lovers. It is also a special day to honor your love for your job, for your hobbies, for your love of just about anything.

It does not intend to make "single" people look miserable.

On my way home last Hearts Day, I saw some men and women bringing a stem or a bouquet of flowers... I am happy for them because at least they made their loved ones happy with such things... But I just wish it did not stop there.... Hoping that they have made the rest of the year for their loved ones a memorable one.

A friend at work got two bouquets of flowers of the same kind... And we jokingly told each other that maybe her husband has done something really really bad for him to give two.

But it does not really matter if you receive one or two, flowers make people happy. But flowers get a little scary as you grow old. No pun intended. LOL!