Monday, August 14, 2017

But the Greatest of These is Love: A Love Story of Tsiboy and Kianne

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love…” 

There is no power on earth that is greater than love. Love makes things possible. Love unites and knows no boundaries. 

Amidst a world of so many heartaches, there are stories that testify that love exists. 




WATCH THE VIDEO HERE:  



This heartwarming yet amusing videomentary (a term coined for documentary and videomentary by BongVideos and Framed-Up Production) of Tsiboy and Kianne tells their love story—from the day they meet, to the marriage proposal and to their wedding. 

The story started when Tsiboy donated blood through the hospital where Kianne works. That didn’t just happened by accident—that is the power of love manifesting in itself. Yes, they can be clueless with each other, but through unknown force that exists in this world, it makes two strangers meet who eventually fall in love.

After a year and nine months, Tsiboy decided to tie the knot, to build a family and dreams together with Kianne. He gathered his cousins andcontacted BongVideos and Framed-Up Production team to be his accomplices.

This video documents the preparation and everything else that happens behind the scenes. It shows how the production team, Tsiboy’s cousins, andTsiboy himself worked to execute his marriage proposal as flawless as possible. This is the most exciting part of the videomentary where you can really sense the thrill and the fun.

The plan was to tell Kianne that Tsiboy was electrocuted while repairing a friend’s computer. The accomplices were to pick her up from the hospital and bring her to the house where Tsiboy and the team were waiting.

Kianne was all worried when she was picked up. But her panic instantly fade away when she arrived at the house, surprised and greeted by a bouquet of flowers, the petals in her footstep and the lovely music of the violin, keyboard and the soothing singing voice.

And on July 15, 2012, Tsiboy and Kianne officially tied the knot and now husband and wife. "So they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate."

Want to know what exactly happened? Watch the entire videomentary and cry and smile with me.



Certain events like marriage proposals and weddings can happen just once in your life. It is great remembering it through your memory but it is awesome having it documented through a videomentary to watch it over and over again, to share it to your family and friends, and for posterity. Visit BongVideos Production or Framed-Up Production and tell your plans. 

Friday, July 20, 2012

Rejection

I got enough rejections for a day. I've been working in a sales company for several years and receiving a "No" is just a usual thing.  And life has to go on.  I don't linger on the No, but I keep on trying to reach clients that might finally say "Yes". 

The same is true with my personal life. But the rejection is just so hard to bare.  It is like a slap on your being, a total disgust of the kind of person that I am.  It is truly painful.  Nevertheless, life has to move on. I don't want to dwell on that feeling. I may cry, I may be upset and I may go to a binge eating again.It truly hurts big time right now but I know someday I will be okay. It will all be a part of a distant past. I know somebody I'll find someone who is going to accept me of what I am.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

December, Chocolate Cake and Ice Cream

It's almost December. The cool air signals the nearing of the holiday. While not all people including myself do not literally celebrate the season with a religious implication, this is the part of the year that we lay more delectable food on our table. This is also the time that we find excuses to forget our diet and miss our daily exercises. Before we know it, we have added couple of extra pounds before the end of the year.

Healthy living requires hard work. And, it is not seasonal. I may not totally abstain from eating chocolate cake and ice cream but somehow, I learn to eat in moderation (well, except for some unusual cases). I realized that the more I hold myself back from eating some food, the more I crave for it.

From Flicker by Kirti Poddar

All rights reserved by Caryl Joan Estrosas

I came across with a short yet helpful article. It is not something new, it is something that most of us know but easily ignore.

According to researchers from Harvard University, an increase in physical activity is linked to an improvement in diet quality.

“Understanding the interaction between exercise and a healthy diet could improve preventative and therapeutic measures against obesity by strengthening current approaches and treatments,” Miguel Alonso Alonso, a researcher at Harvard University, said.


(Read the entire article: Exercise can make it easier to eat healthy)

Monday, November 28, 2011

Chic-Boy Opens @ Dau, Pampanga


      

Pampangos flocked Chic-Boy during its opening last weekend (November 25, 2011) in Puregold, Dau--evidence of how they patronize and love the taste of Cebu's lechon chicken and pork. They serve unlimited house soup and rice; and for additional P25 you can enjoy bottomless iced tea with your meal.


For P99 (2.26 USD) you can  enjoy any of these Chibog meal:
Chicken Inasal (chicken barbeque)
Pork Barbeque 
Inihaw na liempo (grilled pork belly)
Cebu lechon manok (roasted chicken)
Cebu lechon liempo (roasted pork belly)


 
 
 

Some of menu may looks unappealing to the health-conscious or the hypertensive. But don't let this turn you off from entering the premise, Chic-Boy also offers inihaw na talong (grilled eggplant), Ginisang kangkong sa bawang (stir fried water spinach with garlic), ensaladang mangga (green mango salad), and gising gising (vegetable dish).


Check out their website for the nearest branch in your area. Interested to know their franchise package? Well, the info is all in there: chic-boy.com.ph


For those who crave for a Chic-Boy during an ungodly hour, lucky if you are located near the following branches:


•112 Jupiter St.(beside Strumms), Makati City
•Units 369- 373 Oversea Mansion, Plaza Santa Cruz (in front of Santa Cruz Church), Manila
•553 U.N. Ave cor. Churruca St. (near Manila Pavillion), Ermita, Manila
•2/F El Molito Commercial Center, Madrigal Ave. cor. Alabang- Zapote Rd., Muntinlupa City
•104 Timog Avenue, Quezon City
•Block 14, Lot 17 Alabang-Zapote Rd., Pamplona Tres, Las Pinas City (across Star Mall Las Pinas)


Chic-Boy, Dau

meal of Cebu lechon liempo with rice, soup, and kangkong

I've been trying to tame my appetite, but not here in Chic-Boy. I wasn't able to resist asking for another cup of rice (whatta a disappointment!). The meal was just awesome. I even thought that I was getting more than what I paid.




Thursday, November 17, 2011

Coffee Drinking Experience @ Starbucks

"Where will we meet?"
"Starbucks."

That is a typical conversation between me and a friend planning to meet up.

Starbucks isn't only the place to grab your favorite coffee and beverages, but it is the perfect place to hang-out, meet your friends, do business, date --name it. In my case, it is one of the place where I can work. Some branches within Metro Manila are open 24 hours. You can basically stay in the store for as long as you want. Well, just make sure to order something as a courtesy if you intend to stay longer.

Starbucks Robinson Galleria - Veranda

Raffy busy texting @ Starbucks Robinson Galleria


Below are the Starbucks branches that are open 24 hours (within Manila):


Insular Life Building
G/F Insular Life Building, Ayala Ave. corner
Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
893-6714
M - Fri    - opens 6:00am - 24 HOURS
Sat        - until 7:00pm
Sun        closed

People Support Center
G/F People Support Building, Ayala Avenue corner
Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue. Makati City
751-0041
M - Sat        - 24 HOURS
Sun            - 6:00am - 12:00mn

Easton Place - Valero             
G/F Easton Place, Herrera Corner Valero St.
Salcedo Village, Makati City
889 - 8291
M - Sat      - 24 HOURS
Sun           - up to 2:30am only

Worldwide Corporate Center, Shaw Blvd.
Worldwide Corporate Center, Shaw Blvd., Brgy.  
Highway Hills, Mandaluyong City
584 - 1905
M - Th      - 6:30am - 2:00am
F              - 6:30am – 24 HOURS
Sat         - closes at 1:00 pm
Sun          - closed

Emerald Building - Emerald Ave.         
G/F Emerald Building
Ortigas Center, Pasig City 
631-2936
M - Th      - 6:00am - 3:00am
F             - 6:00am - 24 HOURS
Sat          - closes at 1:00am
Sun         - closed

Ortigas Home Depot - Julia Vargas Ave.        
Ortigas Home Depo, Doña Julia Vargas
Cor. Meralco Ave., Ortigas Town Center, Pasig City
910 - 5283
M - Th      - 7:00am - 3:30am
F - Sat     - 7:30am - 24 HOURS
Sun         - 1:00am closed

Raffles Corp. Center - Emerald Ave.         
Raffles Center Bldg. Emerald Ave.,
Ortigas Center, Pasig City
584-3340
M - Th      - 6:00am - 3:00mn
F             - 6:00am – 24 HOURS
Sat         - 1:00am closed
Sun         - CLOSED

Net Quad 
Net Quad Building Fourth Ave & 30th St,
Bonifacio Global GF, Taguig City 
555 - 1317
M             - 6:00am - onwards

T - F         - 24 HOURS
Sat           - closes 5:00pm

Sun          - closed


My order is usually a caramel macchiato or cafe mocha (hot, iced, or frappe). I rarely request for another flavor. I sometimes request to have it twice blended for a finer or smoother taste (for frappe). You can also create your own concoction  for added variety.

Starbucks have this comfy and relaxing atmosphere. It just feel like home.  And the baristas are friendly and sociable. 

I had a conversation with a client who was located in US. I don't know if he was joking or something, but he  acted surprised that there is Starbucks in the Philippines. "You have Starbucks?", he asked. "Are you kidding me? Of course, we have--it's almost everywhere. I can't start working without a cup of Starbucks coffee!" I replied.  That was an exaggeration of course. 
Starbucks HK

When me and my girl friends Ivy and Belle landed in Hong Kong on a vacation, the first store we looked for was Starbucks. We were so happy to find one just a walking distance from where we stayed. The coffee was a bit strong compared to what is being served here in the Philippines, which I thought was better. And the cheesecake with real berries, yummy!

Starbucks began brewing in the Philippines in December 4, 1997 at 6750 Ayala Building in Makati City. On its website, it says that the Philippines is the third market to open outside North America.  The overwhelming crowd flocking in a Starbucks store shows  that Filipinos are indeed coffee fanatic not to mention Starbucks lover. Not to over-analyze this scenario, coffee drinking is always at its best at Starbucks.



It's almost end of the year, when the wind is cold and you started hearing Christmas carols. Starbucks are once again offering seasonal beverages: Cranberry White Chocolate Mocha, Toffee Nut Latte, and Peppermint Mocha. My fave? The Cranberry White Chocolate Mocha.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Pasta and Pizza Galore @ Burgoo

Craving for carbo one fateful evening, Raffy and I decided to meet up at Robinson's Galleria in Ortigas. After several discussions, we decided to have our dinner at Burgoo. It is located at the fourth floor of the mall.

I was so famished that time as I literally forgot to take my lunch because of my busy schedule. My mouth was agape while looking at the menu, I thought that I could devour all the food that they have.

I was eyeing for the pizza. The Margherita looks yummy with its fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.  I was also staring at their cajun seafood jambalaya (mixture of mussels, calamari, shrimps, ham, chorizo, green peas, green bell pepper, white onion, and rice). And ohh my, the desserts! --The Mississipi  mud pie and Oreo cheesecake were mouth-watering.

We finally decided to have tomato basil spaghetti and pizza sampler (combination of four different pizza flavor).  Coca-Cola was simply a must for the meal.






Glad that we didn't order for more. It was enough for both of us. In fact we have taken out few slices of the pizza. For less than a thousand pesos we went out of Burgoo satisfied and loaded.

Check the nearest Burgoo in your area.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Food and Beyond

An essential rule in blogging is to have a fresh and updated content. Sadly, as a blogger things do not happen the way I wanted things to be. (I apologize for the readers and followers of this blog who were waiting for new posts.) The past few weeks had been tough as I faced the grueling task of beating a deadline while  fixing some personal stuff that had been long overdue. To compensate my hard work and to let me enjoy some simple indulgence, I reward myself dosage of sweet treat and delicious snacks that kept me going and smiling.  I have no qualms of being busy at all--hmm as long as there is food to keep me satiated.

Starbucks' Caramel Macchiato kept me company most of the time. The store's chicken pesto sandwich is such a yummy treat but with less the guilt feeling.





Krispy Kreme's chocolate chip baked goodies got me. Amazingly, it is not that sweet making it too easy for me to finish it all up in minutes.

24/7 Jollibee delivery takes my worry away. I need not dwell on what to eat for dinner. I simply place my order online via http://www.jollibee.com.ph/. And viola! In less than 45 minutes, my order is there.

A carbo loading snack of Filipino-style spaghetti kept me company. The deadening silent neighborhood during midnight was broken by the sound of the clicking of the mouse, typing of keyboard, and me munching,