I remember various memes used to proliferate the Blogosphere years back. Tagging blogger friends here and there. For this meme, I appreciate being tagged by Farida. I consider it as one good way to know more about a blogger. Join me here in this meme and uncover some hidden facts about me as you may want to reveal some of yours.
A. Attached or single: - Attached
B. Best friend: - Got three
C. Cake or pie: - Pie
D. Day of choice: - Friday
E. Essential Item/s: - Smartphone, lipstick
F. Favorite color: - red, yellow
G. Gummy bears or worms: - worms
H. Hometown: - Quezon City
I. Favorite Indulgence: - Eat all you can buffet
J. January or July: - July
K. Kids: - 2
L. Life isn't complete without?: My family
M. Marriage date: - November 22
N. Number of brothers/sisters: - 1/1
O. Orange or apple?: - orange
P. Phobias: - snakes
Q. Quotes: - Life is short, enjoy every minute of it.
When I learned that this blogger friend is here in the Philippines, I just left a comment on her blog wishing her to have a grand time with her family. Although I wanted to invite her for a meet up, I didn’t do coz I know she’ll be here for only a short period of time and I don’t want to minimize the valuable time she’s gonna spend with her family. But then I got a message from her asking me if we could meet up along with some of her blogger friends. I am more than eager to meet her personally so when she asked me to choose where to meet from the three places she mentioned, I said it doesn’t matter whether near or far. (as long as it’s within Metro Manila), I will see her. And Mall of Asia it was.
In MOA, I saw Sheng walking towards me. I realized, her blog’s url is true to its word - Kaiden's gorgeous mum. Sheng is indeed gorgeous! She’s visibly a fashionista. With her was Kaiden, her cute li’l man. Together we proceeded to Friday’s and there I came to meet her other blogger friend, Lena of Pinay Mom Blogs who’s with Ethan, her grandson. Actually, Lena isn’t new to me. I’ve hopped to her blogs many times before though not regularly. I told her what my impression of her was. I said I thought she’s “mataray” and she admitted she really is Mataray she maybe, but I found out she’s fun to be with. . I don’t know.. but I felt very comfortable with these two bloggers. I guess, blogger buddies would always have that especial rapport in between them. Just like us who endlessly talked of anything and everything under the sun while the two kiddos were enjoying their own time.
I’m so glad to have met Sheng and Lena in person! The faces behind those awesome blogs are now real to me, no longer imagination. This meet up is an addition to the wonderful things blogging has given me. I hope there would be more to come.
Btw, I wanna thank Sheng for that wonderful lunch we had in Friday’s' last Friday. Please give me the chance to return the favor next time around, if ever. Tomorrow you’ll be flying back to Brisbane, Australia. I wish you all the best.
Here are some of our photos: L-R Kaiden, Sheng, me, Lena and Ethan
Just the three of us while the kiddos are
having their time.
Cutie Kaiden hugging his mom to pose for
the shoot.
Gorgeous Sheng's candid moment.
Lena's sweet smile.
The caring grandma watching over Ethan's
funny antics.
Lively performance of Friday's' crews.
Good looking guys and sexy gals made the
performances even more entertaining.
So that's what we had more or less. Though very quickly done, it's like days that we've been together. And I enjoyed the moment.
It was uncomfortably raining that day but nothing could stop me from meeting Mira, the visiting U.S. basedBlogger buddy. She is here in the Philippines for vacation. We agreed to meet at Recipes, a cozy eating place in Greenbelt 3, MakatiCity last Tuesday.At the agreed place, I came to meet her other Blogger friends she was to meet too, couple Liz and Joel.
To be honest, I had qualms in meeting Mira in person, but those doubts vanished when I finally met her in person.Mira was so warm and charming. Quite open too! I felt like I’ve known her for a veeerrrry long time.I had a wrong impression though, before I met her.I thought she looks matured (sorry for that Mira!).So contrary to her very youthful look in person like she is only in her late twenties or early thirties.The new Blogger friends Liz and Joel were also very gracious and comfortable to be with.Liz was even sharing her blogging techniques, of which I’m still trying out in my blog until now. Her hubby, Joel was jovial and obviously a friendly person. Having those popular celebrities amongst his close friends.
When we sat for lunch, there was no stopping for our chit chats until we realized we haven’t given our orders yet.We were the first customers to arrive and funny to note that it looked like we were also the last to leave.After the sumptuous lunch, we transferred to Starbucks and stayed there till it was rush hour.
It was indeed one beautiful day spent with beautiful people!I’m very fortunate to be given the chance to meet Mira, Liz and Joel in person. I love blogging all the more. Wonderful friends abound here!
Mira and me.
Joel, Liz and Mira with our sumptuous lunch.
The blogging couple.
The waiter was kind enough to take our group picture.
Recipes Menu
Dinner plate setting.
Mira was unstoppable in giving out a second treat.
Bloggers forever. Anytime, anywhere!
Cheese cake, sans rival and capuccinos.
