hot when i'm 30

Okay... so that goal's a bit too ambitious. but hey, if I could lose 30 pounds and have a little confidence adjustment, I just might achieve it. tongue click!

I have 1 year and 6 months to go before I'm 30. BUT..! two of my closest friends are getting married in the next few months, that's why I better hurry up. so this is the plan.. starting TODAY:

1. no softdrinks or any carbonated drink
2. only 1 cup of rice for the entire day
3. 8 glasses of water each day
4. no sweets (i have to have a cheat day for this)

this is just for now. baby steps. ima see what happens in the next 2 weeks and work from there. wish me luck! coz I'm gonna need it!

Quips! Natnat

March 21, 2011
Cafeno, San Juan, Batangas

Me: Gaano mo kamahal si Van?
Natnat: Mahal na mahal... na mahal!

Good Burger, Good Friends

Nat's 28th Birthday

August 1, 2010

from the order of arrival:
Nat & Van, Kid, Boinx, Dyn&Trish, Web and Ria, Poli, Ronron, Lester

this is the Nat's first (and hopefully last) birthday celebration na walang alcohol. I don't believe we're too old for beer, Nat! :p

Food and Friends Entry Number 1

  
ASC decided to hold a monthly get together to make sure we get to see each other regularly. It was set to be on every first saturdayof every month. The venue changes every month, and will be a regular thing even if only 2 people show up. It's gonna be like our own little food club since we all love to eat. 
      
For the 1st ASC (and gfs) monthly get together, Linus suggested Nomnomnom.

 

Nomnomnom Happy Food

Tomas Morato
July 3, 2010
Boinx, Ria, Linus and Enton

We enjoyed the cozy and quirky interiors, very pleasing to the eyes. Ria enjoyed taking pictures of the place (she's with an Interior Design degree, that says a lot!) I have to say though, this is a girly girl place. So guys may not appreciate it as much.

I'm not very adventurous with food so I ordered the Fried Chicken with Red Wine Sauce.

It's no different from any other fried chicken I've tasted, but I give them props for the heavenly smell of the food. And the presentation, of course. Also, for a not-so-veggie person, I enjoyed their side salad; their dressing, the best.

Linus ordered the Lemon Butter Fish with Side Salad.

I had a bite and I liked it.

For dessert, gusto ko sana ng Boom Chika Wawa:

But they're out :( So we ordered their Chocolate Cake...

which for me, the best chocolate cake I've ever tasted. It has a certain flavor to it (mint or cherry) that makes it really yummy.

We weren't able to explore the menu but for sure, we will be coming back for more!

the nomnomnomers

for 3 years and eight months...

    
I've been part of the APS Workforce Department. And I can say it has been the most fruitful, fulfilling and fun filled years so far.

I absolutely adore my WFM family. But of course, there are favorites and there ARE exceptions (but that would be a different entry altogether).

I especially fancy my old school FD peeps; and a few of the new bloods from the tech and telco RTA pool (who almost all are now accomplished level 4s). At syempre pa, my FDD OWW team.

It was during my WFM years when I experienced my first plane ride. Enjoyed the sandbars of Bantayan Island, embraced the scenery of old Vigan, photographed the Pahiyas Festival, raced to Laguna and tried to outplay teams in Caliraya.

However, as I grow up (and blow up), I felt the need for greener pastures, some things outside my comfort zone.

But I know even if we don't get to be in the same office anymore, we still have a lot of places and adventures in our future. :)

a late introduction

   
I have 2 distinct set of friends. Everybody else falls in between. I've mentioned them before here.

The first set is my high school buddies; most of them, guys. Guys who girls would be proud to introduce to their parents as their boyfriends. Guys, who a couple of years back founded ASC (Amorsolo Singles Club). During that time, all of my guy friends were single. Back then, they had weekly basketball-Senor Pedro nights, occasional roadtrips and girl watching slash hunting days.

From left: Enton, Poli, Linus (or Kid), Nat, Ronnel. Ain is the guy kneeling. 

Dyndyn and Neil (not in picture) are also members. 
Dyn is the only guy who has a gf when ASC was established.

Today, Kid is the only guy who doesn't have a gf.

The only girls in that group are me, Ria (who we sometimes refer to as Bude) and Ching.

Watch the cute video I made for them. :)