Late Lunch Date Korean Style! ^_______^

Anyeong haseyo! ^^_  

I am an English tutor to Koreans. That's my "other" job. =) I gotta say, I love my Korean students and I certainly enjoy learning more and more about Korea, its people and culture. The photo above was taken from our college's 25th anniversary concert wherein I played dress up as a Korean in hanbok. Though I didn't look Korean at all, the experience was still fun!

Today, I had another "Korean" experience... and it was sumptuous! I had lunch with my beloved co-workers and friends in one of the Korean restaurants here in Manila.  To document things, I snapped and snapped with my camera. Forgive me for the poor photos though. =)

JANG GA NAE Restaurant in Ortigas 

We are celebrating! Here are the reasons for this lunch out. 

First of all, today's pay day, haha! 

Secondly, it was Heidi's birthday yesterday! Sengil chuka hamnida ! 

The third reason is, Danica passed the PNU entrance exam and she'll be studying again next semester! Yay! 

Moreover, Rose and her boyfriend recently celebrated their 5th anniversary together! 

Ahhhhh, sweet love!  

We are also happy that GL Summer's ever blooming, less stressed and happy! 

Above all, the most important reason for this lunch out, would be Inah's financial abundance. 

Ikaw na may part time! Haha. ^_^ .

 As for me, I'm just hopeful. 

Kamsahamnida God for good friends. =) 

 

We ordered Galbi-jim, Samgyeopsal, and Ojinguh bokkeum.

Like in ordinary Korean restos, many side dishes including a huge serving of vegetable salad, 

a bowl of soup and a serving of fruit came with our main dishes. 

I really loved their Kimchi and the miso-tasting soup. 

The service in Jang Ga Nae was also commendable. Our lovely food attendant served every dish with a beaming smile. 

'Til next food trip! ^_^

Gratitude List!

Hi friends! After today's BS, I just couldn't help but make a list. =) Share yours too if you have time! Hehehe!


What am I thankful for these days?


1. Though my mom's in Canada, my parents are separated and my family's far from perfect---we are all alive and well. In our hearts, though not communicated often or typically, there is love. 

My beautiful family, way back my elementary days...

2. Even if I am far from being the beautiful stereotype that men drool over or even the kind they give a double look at, I am beautiful.  In God's eyes, I so am, imperfections and flaws included. And there is gladness, in being me. Something I thought I would never feel or even believe in. Wow. ^_^

3. The fact is, I live a stressful life, keeping two jobs; but it's rewarding. I thought life's too tough on me, having worked at an early age. I've felt beat and burnt out many times. My two worlds, give me a sense of purpose. I am useful, I matter, I'm needed, somehow! Hahaha! 

My co-workers and me from PUP

My dear friends in Winglish =) 

4. I thought I was meant for solitude. But I've been proven wrong. I like and love people. =) I am so blessed to be around so many awesome individuals. I've also come to meet many new friends and brothers and sisters in our weekly BS. Even I wonder how I've come to deserve all these lovely people in my life. 

Dan, Yen and Ate Abby =)

The Ivoline Life Group during our community outreach program held in Baranggay Addition Hills, Mandaluyong =)

Joey, Yen and Clang : Friends for Life ^_^

Justice League ^_^

5.  I've been taking daily walks with Danica Nzr and having a friend like her, someone really precious, I'm just blessed. =) 

6. I hold a concept of brokenness inside my head. But  looking at all the damaged parts, I feel somehow complete, a whole with stitched fragments. =) I never thought there could be joy in many pains. 


= ) 

My very ordinary self =)

There's always HOPE! ^__^ 

PRAISE GOD! Life's great if we take time to look at the brighter side of things. Haha! ^ _ ^ How about you, what are you thankful for today? Share yours too!

Dinner Time ! =)

I really, really want to keep to my diet (less rice, one heavy meal a day and more fruits and fluids) but when around friends, it becomes almost impossible to control how much I gulp and munch on. Hahaha! ^_^ 

Tonight is one of those days when I couldn't stop myself from  eating. =) Tsk,tsk, tsk... 

So, I'm posting what we had for dinner tonight. =) 

Classic Pinoy appetizer/ side dish favorite:
Unripe mangoes, tomatoes, red onions and salted eggs! 

Java rice, grilled pork (liempo), and salted egg with carrots, corn and Filipino turnip (singkamas) 

Gravy, mangoes and free garlicky soup!

Joey and Clarisse...  and Mau (not here in the snap) =)

How much did our sumptuous dinner cost? 

Hehehe... We spent less than $2 each! 

Beat that! ^___________^  

Cheap meal, fun times ! 

My Baler Trip

I recently went on a much needed trip. Upon leaving Manila, I was with a heavy heart and was suffering from a breathing problem. After a mere two days of indulging in the sights, seas, sands and skies of Baler, I felt light and ready to take on city life again! My breathing went back to normal again, no more panting. Yay!  Talk about a stress buster! =) For the record, I only spent P 3,000 on this trip. We were a group of eight coming there. Well, we were a thrift bunch too! We shared food and spent on what really mattered, the tours. Pretty sweet and cheap for a weekend getaway, huh? Got more than  I bargained for. Thank God! ^^_ 


 I'm sharing some of my favorite snaps or photos taken from there.  If you could, visit Baler in Aurora! It's definitely worth  it! ^_^ It's sure fun in the Philippines! 

Just a random shot of the sky and ground that is Baler

Look at those mountains! ^_^

From Dicasalarin in Aurora, a private island =)




More to share next time!Bye for now! =)


It's dinner time! And it's free for tonight courtesy of my cousin!