The Sweet Tooth Attack

I have been craving for a lot of foods lately. From spaghetti, cheesecake, chocolate cake, ice cream and batchoy. The food i am drooling for actually depends on the weather.

The other day, because it was so hot and humid, I wanted a chocolate ice cream paired with a blueberry cheesecake.

Yesterday, the husband was resting because of flu, I suggested i get him batchoy because it was raining and cold. He refused it.

And now, i wanted something sweet. No, it's not what you think. I am not expecting! I am just too stressed that these sinfully delicious goodies could make me water and I wanted so much to get. But then again, we don't have KK here. I got two boxes of these when Marian came to Davao and we met there bringing me these yummy delights.


And I want it again! Oh noes! What could be wrong with me? Calories, hello there! i just might myself a chocolate cake later then.

Sleep Mode on Blogging

I may be really busy with lots of stuffs but despite my hectic schedule, I am thinking of you. Bago pa kasi ang pasukan eh, haaay naku. Abala muna kami sa trabaho. I will be going on blogging hiatus for I do not know how long, but when i get the chance, will visit all of you in your blogs.

Kayo? What's keeping you busy? Just to let you know that I'm wishing you all the best!

sHenG

To My Dad

Dear Dad,

For the longest time, I have kept silent about what I feel. There may be times, a lot even, that you feel I have abandoned you after I got myself a family. But that is just not true. I may have missed on important events in our own family, I am sorry. I was busy tending for my kids and there are times I just cannot leave the kids. For some reasons unavoidable, life seems to be out of luck, an up and down battle. But we are surviving Dad, I am like you, I got the principles you have taught me. I will emerge successful.

I may not be there to celebrate every occasion with you, but in my heart, my wish is that I celebrate it with you all. And be with you and Mommy and my siblings.

Dad, let me tell you this much, I love you. Life may be hard, and I may have made myself invisible for you but I hope you know how much I miss you and with everything you have made me become, and for all the love and concern you have for me and my family, THANK YOU.

From the bottom of my heart,
I love you very very much Dad.
And to all my daddy blogger friends!
Enjoy your day!

Back to School, First Day of School

I'm kinda' queasy today, for tomorrow, my daughter will be heading to school already. This is her first ever formal schooling, we had enrolled her on summer classes before, Vacation Bible classes too, and the teacher who dealt with her in school recommended her to mid-morning session (the A section). Tomorrow is my daughter's first day of school.

Tabebs is entering Kinder 1, we have decided not to enroll her on Nursery because we decided on teaching Tabebs everything that they teach in Nursery. We gave her books and at 3, she already knows how to write her name, better than those who have passed Nursery. She can already count from 1 to 20, and has memorized every color in the color wheel, and even knows a little of addition.

But why am I anxious for tomorrow? Because for the first time, Tabebs will be settling for school. And she, being our youngest is still a baby for us.

Biboy is entering Grade 4 tomorrow. Look how fast time has sped. In due time, I will be guarding him, with his cellphones' messages, Facebook statuses, etc. I need to watch for his study habits,
reviews and make sure he makes his assignments before other things. Tomorrow, Biboy will be back to school.

We only have two kids, and at the age 0f 32, my husband 33, we have been dealing with our own family with the least of help from our parents. We struggled to bring the kids to a fine private school, helped each other in raising the kids well, and providing the best for the family. And still, we need to do our best, tighten belts, work double time, and be very industrious in preparing for their future. We need to make sure they perform well in school, too.

I feel the kids' excitement to meet old friends and classmates and to meet their new teachers. Tabebs' eagerness to go to school makes me a proud mama. And I am just praying that the Lord will bless my kids as they enter another environment that will help shape them - their school.

Way to go kids! Make us proud parents!

Biboy's Good Deed

Hey guys!

I may be busy but I sure visit you as often as I could. Today, we did something good and am proud that we did. By we, it's my son, Biboy and I.

My son's old pairs of shoes he wore in Grade 3 are already too small for his feet. He and I decided to give away the pairs and I promised him I will buy him a new one, once his dad and I can let our pockets breathe. So last week, we bought him a new pair of leather shoes, just timely for the opening of the school year.

When we were home, he reminded me that we should give his old leather pair to someone in need. The shoes were really strong, and it would seem as though it was not overused. It was branded so the pair was really a durable one.

Today, I brought the shoes to our office and gave them to our janitress. It was for her son. I can see the smile she gave me, full of delight and gratitude while saying her thanks. She was really overwhelmed that I could see her eyes swelling with tears. I did not want to see her cry so I bid her to go and fit the same to her son.

I am proud to say that, such small deed can be a big blessing to other people. I am proud of my son for letting go of his shoes. I am proud that he was part of the good deed we made.

He has another pair to give away, his rubber shoes. But we have to give it away once he's got a replacement. Donors, are you there? Teehee!

The Red Tent Steakhouse - Gensan

I have always loved food although I am not really a good food writer. But I know good food when I see one! So when the the SoCCSKSarGen Bloggers headed to lake Sebu, we ended up feasting at The Red Tent Steakhouse in Gensan.

We were kinda uneasy because of the tired legs we have, and the sticky feeling just won't let go, but after that we saw the food, they are just the best!

Owned by Dexter and Dina Dumaran, close kins of the man, Mr Gilbert Tan, this place is a relaxing haven where one can eat, talk, dilly-dally, drink cooffee and surf. Yes, they're wifi hotspot!

T-bone Steak, very juicy and tender!

TRTS Crown Rib

This is the first time I have seen this dish. Although I admit I have not tasted this because it was too far from us, I have wanted to grab the platter and get the feel of the ribs! But I know by just the looks of it, and by the drool on my fellow bloggers' faces, this is a special dish!

Crab in Garlic Sauce

And i was so filled because of this really delicious crab in garlic sauce because I'm a real sucker for crustaceans! Very nice and extremely delectable.

These are the yummy treats they've prepared for us!

And these are US enjoying the sumptuous meal!

Dexter has been into the business for long, but this food hub he made was conceptualized even before they got married. so I can only tell The RED Tent Steakhouse is a labor of love. Called because of the literal red color of their tent, one will surely go red if he has not tasted any of the menus in The Red Tent Steakhouse. Some dishess were away from us so we haven't had a chance to take shots, but they're worth all the appreciation!

Thank you The Red Tent Steakhouse, Dexter and Dina, and Sir Gilbert for making us happy bloggers!

I'll see more of that crab soon, very very soon! And hey, they also have smoothies, cocktails and mocktails, and their cream puffs are really yummy desserts. They have more in store for you!

The Red Tent Steakhouse is located at

Mabuhay Linmax Shell Compound
Mabuhay Rd. cor Yumang Street Brgy. City Heights, Gensan City

You may call them for advance orders and inquiry at

09227533444

The Red Tent Steakhouse

More Than Just Great Steaks!

Seven Falls, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato - 2nd Day Summer Safari

I woke up at 4am, prepared everything in order to reach the scheduled 7.30 am breakfast at Dolores Farm Resort in Polomolok, South Cotabato.

It was the second day of our first ever SoCCSKSarGen Summer Safari. We went with Donna Mae and headed straight to Polomolok for the breakfast treat and to meet with the other bloggers from CDO and Davao who were housed at Ice Castle Hotel owned by Mr. Rey Billena. After the sumptuous breakfast, we had a chance to tour their mini zoo which I have already featured once. Thank you Dolores Farm Resort.

courtesy of Lyle Santos

Everything was really cool, and most of us were excited for the trip to Lake Sebu. And off we went. On our way to Lake Sebu, a call came to prompt us of an important thing, we made a wrong turn and instead of going to Lake Sebu, we turned to the road going to T'boli! Haha! So much for the excitement!

But to cut the story short, we arrived safely, after the wrong turn and a few delays of which some cars were blocked because of the muddy situation on the Seven Falls area. Nevertheless, we had to walk to reach the zipline area as that was the main reason of our mission there.

walking towards the Seven Falls entrance and braving the heat of the sun

CDO, Davao, SoCCSKSarGen bloggers and some others waiting for the zip

You can just imagine the number of people lining up for the zipline. It is that in-demand. There were tourists from Baguio City and other places too. I have even sighted some foreigners. We were more than thirty too, and we were the 7th in queue, and were advised to be back after lunch. We didn't waste time while there so we walked towards the first waterfalls which is just nearby.

A little lower, and is very near the viewing deck, this falls is accessible to many visitors and folks in the area, and not minding the shower, one can pose for pictures walking through the slippery and muddy rocks towards it.

But no, this waterfalls is not the most majestic of them all, the second waterfalls is and can best be viewed through the zipline. But as I have mentioned, we were not in time to try it out. So while the others went posing for the falls, while some groups went to Punta Isla for a rest, we went trekking! And to let you know what made my legs weak, it was the 774 steps towards the second falls. 'Twas a descending slope though so it was not that heavy for me, but all the same, TIRING.

Blending with nature

I survived having to trek those 774 steps just to get a closer look at the majestic falls. Five of us, including hubby, Donna Mae, Ariel and Emman were exhausted with the long walk but then, lookey!

The gushing water was just so majestic and it overwhelmed me I could cry! God made nature so man could appreciate what He did, and I am just delighted I saw a real falls. Two to be exact! Very majestic, and lovely! Thank You Lord for these favors.

See the towel? it was actually dripping wet with my sweat!

But everything is just so worth it. The long walk, the painful muscles I have now, and the thrill! All so worth it. We may have been exhilarated with the trek but getting close to nature was just amazing.

We went to lunch at Punta Isla sponsored by Mr. Francis Sablon of Zion Travel and Tours. While there, we had a short meeting about improving the organization and naming it and having to launch it formally soon.

The CDO bloggers traveled nine hours just to get to Lake Sebu and they can't be stopped. After lunch, they went back and waited for the queue we already had reserved. And they did the zipline. And guess what, they were amazed at the experience, so I must try that zip soon! But then again, the trek was good too!

Lake Sebu is 2 hours away from General Santos City. Lantaw has posted about his zipline experience already, but try the trek too, it's just but lovely.

Reminder to self though: Do daily walks around subdivision, so as not to traumatize the legs on more long walks.