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A memorable #throwback with my drawing device December 2020 is very memorable to me. It was when I bought the drawing device I shared here. I remember how shaky my hand is while practicing a simple writing. It's too slippery compared to paper. Time flies really fast and I was finally able to practice drawing by the time I got used to basic writing. Come 2022, all the practice I've done started to bear fruits and it turned me into a digital artist transitioning from…
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Enjoying my sister's birthday celebration 🥳 I wasn't around the whole day coz I got so busy trying to finish as many tasks as I can before the celebration so I can have peace of mind while enjoying the foods with my family without thinking about any unfinished business. My sister decided to have a dinner at Conti's. It used to be a popular bakeshop here. I was surprised to see that they're not just a bakeshop anymore. They turned into an amazing restaurant. They got this…
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As mentioned yesterday, I will share my orders from the restaurant whre my sister celebrated her birthday. I tried 4 items from their menu. For the drinks, I chose this one we call Gulaman. For those who don't live in the Philippines, this is our local beverage. Its not too sweet. This is a refreshment that has a light taste which is good enough to pair with heavy meals. This is my choice since I eat a lot. I love how the jelly and tapioca pearls are done. They just have the…
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Salmon Salpicao 😋 This is the main dish I ordered when we had a dinner at Conti's. I saw this while I was browsing the menu. My eyes sparkled when I saw that the salmon is topped with garlic sauce coz I love garlic flavored dishes. I ordered right away. This is served with flavorful corn rice and salad. The salad includes lettuce, chicken, potato and apple, which is a nice thing. It brings balance to the taste fried rice and salmon so you don't feel bloated. I was thinking…
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Cheesy Baked Prawns 😋 This is another dish I was able to try. My dad and sister ordered this baked prawns. This dish is served with corn rice just like the one I shared yesterday. They also serve this dish with lettuce. My dad can't finish all four of them so he gave one to me. It's so delicious. The melted cheese is so creamy and it's flavored with garlic as well. It's so savoury but not overpowering since the lettuce provides balance to its taste. The best part when I ate…
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Chicken ala Kiev 🍽 Another delicious meal from Conti's restaurant is this dish called chicken ala kiev. This meal is a thick chicken breast filled with cheesy herb sauce and topped with creamy sauce. This is served with garlic rice and caramelized apples. My niece ordered this dish and she was just sitting beside me so I was able to take a photo. The caramelized apples were served in a separate plae and unfortunately, I wasn't able to take photos coz my nephew ate them with…
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Hearty Club Sandwich 🥪 Another photo I was able to take before eating. 😁 My niece ordered this sandwich for sharing. Each slice may look small but it's actually a heavy snack. This is a double decker French toast sandwich with filled with ham, bacon, chicken salad and cheddar cheese. This is served with either pineapple macaroni salad or french fries. My niece chose french fries for its side dish. This is another yummy snack from Conti's. I love it when the filling is so…
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Black Velvet Cake 😋 Here goes the exciting part. Being a sweet tooth, dessert will always be my favorite part of the meal. I always end my meals with something sweet. Thank goodness there are a few available cakes that time coz of most of them are sold out. Among the three available flavors, I chose this black velvet cake. This cake is a three-layered chocolate moist cake with cream cheese filling. It's topped with creamy icing and drizzled with caramel and dark chocolate…
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Marky is catching up after we enjoy eating at the restaurant. He's the next one to have a happy tummy. Look how excited he is. 😁 He can't wait for the next bite. Dinner always brings out his best appetite. He's easy to feed at night. He won't stop tapping my niece while he can't stop staring at his food. Boss Marky ends the day with a happy tummy like us. 🐶
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Start the week fresh this #Monslay 💆♀️ My order has arrived. After the eyebag cream, this toner became my next motivation for doing side hustles. I want to spend my extra money to buy this toner. I love skin care products. They make me feel excited. I include them in my routine at night before I sleep. This toner is the next one to put after washing with cleanser. I just put a few drops of this toner on a cotton then I apply it on my face. Toning is the next step after…
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1 down, 10 to go 🤩 I love shopping very much whether it's online or at the mall. Last weekend, I've been to the mall and had my dayoff so I tried to shop as well but I didn't like anyhing there. I tried browsing online and I enjoyed my shopping spree. Now I know why family especially my sister pefers to buy online nowadays. Aside from the fact that it's more convenient, the items there are more stylish and cheaper, better than the ones I see at the mall. I need to buy at…
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My excitement is getting stronger as parcels keep on arriving. 😁 This is the next item that arrived. I actually gave up on looking for gel shoes and rubber sandals coz they are rare online. Most of the stocks are slippers. I looked for leather sandals instead. I found this one. It looks like leather in photos so I ordered it. To my surprise, it's a rubbber sandals. I was so happy. I want a rubber sandals so it doesn't get ruined even if it gets soaked. I love its unique…
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Unwanted hair begone 💯 Flawless skin is waving now that this cold wax has arrived. It's so exciting to receive the items you ordered from your shopping spree. They keep on coming daily. I am running out of wax so I included this one on my shopping spree . I prefer waxing than shaving coz the result is much better. Hair grows slower and thinner in the long run. I've been using this wax for 5 years now. This is organic coz it's only made of sugar and fruit extracts. This brand…
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Another exciting haul for a joyful Friyay 🥳 The first time I saw this set, I didn't have second thoughts on getting one coz it's unique and stylish. I don't have floral pants too since my trousers are all plain. The blouse has a unique style and I love how it contrasts the pants so I was so excited when I bought it. I immediately tried this pair when it arrived. I'm so happy to see that they fit me well. This set is both stylish and comfy to wear. I really love it and I…
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A cute family photo for a #Caturday 😺 Misha gave birth to four kitties. Unfortunately, the caretaker said one died so there are three left. She said that Misha ate one of them. This is the reality with cats. If the mother will eat her baby if she can feel that it won't survive. That's what cats do. Perhaps it's a sort of euthanasia. I learned it from my former workmate coz he shared how he witnessed his cat doing it. The mom just leave the head behind. Cats have a low…
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The haul never stops and here goes another footwear to replace the ones I disposed. 👡 I need a black footwear so I picked this one. I want a thick sandals to last long when I walk. This one did a great job. It's roughly 3 inches thick but it's not like a high-heeled shoes. The heels have almost the same thickness as the front, which is what I am looking for. It's so comfy to wear coz it's light and thick. Its sole is rubber so it's alright if it gets soaked. Its velvet…
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Video calls and selfies will be so exciting from now on, thanks to you tripod 🤩 I've been struggling with video calls coz I just let my phone lean on any object and it sometimes falls out of balance at the middle of the call. I also remember how I struggled with selfies the last time we had an out of town. The beach and all the other places we've been are awesome but I barely made my selfies coz my arm is struggling. Now I can pose conveniently without bothering other…
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The last pair to complete my set of footwear 👡 I feel so relieved and excited now that the sets of footwear I need already replaced the ones that are not usable anymore. I bought this one so I have something to use when we have outings. Its style is unique which makes this slippers look like semi sandals. I don't have a white footwear so I chose this one. It's made of rubber and it's comfy to wear coz its tickness is just right and the straps have the right allowance for my…
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A set of trousers for my last batch of orders. 👖 I need brown pants and shorts coz most of my trousers are black so I bought a few number of trousers with different shades of brown. I prioritize neutral colors sonce they are easy to mix and match with various outfits and footwear. Now I'm happy for having more variety in my clothes. I love shopping for clothes and I feel so excited when I have many choices that I can't decide which ones I should match and wear first. 😄 I…
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My niece celebrated her birthday yesterday so we had a dinner at Mon Cherie, cafe nearby. The place is small yet very comfortable because of its nice and clean ambiance that is suitable for dining. My sister had a table reserved so it's convenient for us the moment we entered the cafe. The orders we had are group meals since we are a group of eight people. This is the first dish that was served to us. This is one of the two best sellers in the cafe. This is baked macaroni.…
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Nachos for a side dish 😋 We had 8 dishes on my niece's birthday celebration. This nachos is one of them. After the baked macaroni, this nachos is the next one they served. This is another festive and heavy snack. This nachos is served with cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, and a unique cheese dip that has a touch of tomato sauce. The cheese dip is so good. Its taste is similar to the sauce of baked macaroni and it has some beef and corn in it, which makes this dip unique. This is…
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Nice to be back 😀 It's been a busy day as we prepare for Christmas. I also took the opportunity to take a break from all the hustle bustle and just enjoy the holiday. How I wish to have a daily life like this haha. From my niece's birthday to a relaxing Christmas, I can say that I had a good rest on my vacation. The best part, I enjoyed all the meals we had. I hope you all had a good time in this season of joy. Merry Christmas everyone. I wish you all the best. 🎄
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The food keeps on coming as they serve another side dish. This is the continuation of our food trip during my niece's birthday celebration before Christmas. This is the third dish they served us. I like how attractive this fries is. Cafes and restaurants here seldom serve twisted fries. Another unique thing is they served it with mayonnaise. We are used to fries that is served with ketchup but this one is something we don't experience that often. The best part is that this…
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The orders keep coming in. The next one they served is this chicken barbecue. This is another heavy meal served with rice, cucumbers, and corn. This is the only rice meal they served us. Majority of our meal is pasta and meat. I was able to try a small amount. The chicken is so flavorful that you can eat it alone. It's juicy and the barbecue sauce is flavorful yet not overpowering. The rice, corn, and cucumbers give balance to its sweet and meaty flavor. The rice is good…
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The saucy ribs 😋 Aside from being the most saucy meal we had, this pork ribs is also a very heavy meal. This is served with two side dishes. They serve it with fries and mayonnaise dip. To put a balance and to give off a light taste, they added salad on it. The salad consists lettuce, almonds, raisins, mangoes, and strawberries. The strawberry is personally the one I like most in the salad because I miss eating it. I didn't have strawberries for years now since they only…