A Few Perks of Being a Filipino

The natural tan. Although a few percent of Filipinos have light skin, a lot of us are all tanned out. We do not have to stay under the sun for more than an hour to get a glow. Personally, wearing a sunblock does it's job of making my skin glow. Pasty is a word I never heard until I moved to the US.

We're not picky eaters. I really think this is a good thing because I don't think anybody would ever consider anyone I know "food ignorant." I think this is also because the Philippines is pretty much the melting pot of Asia. We have Filipino spaghetti, Filipino hotdogs, Filipino ice cream (aka dirty ice cream), Filipino curry. Everything I tell ya! I mean, have you seen my Instagram feed?

We age good...except for the balding part. I already feel bad for my future son(s). Just look at my mom, who only wears mascara and lipstick. No, no foundation nor face powder.

When know how good beaches look like. Our country is made up of islands which means we have tons and tons and tons of beaches. And let me tell ya, PI's beaches are WAY better than these California beaches. These California beaches can suck the Philippines' beaches' balls. #Profane

Boracay. I really need to go here when I come home. (via)

Amanpulo. This one is not exactly affordable but still... (via)

Green Banana Leaf

From Top to Bottom: Bicol Express, Bagoong Fried Rice, Buko Pandan

Note: I've linked the name of the food for those who are not familiar with Filipino Cuisine.

Last weekend, Ron and I tested the authenticity of the Filipino restaurant (in Chino Hills, CA), Green Banana Leaf. The portions were consistent with other Pinoy restaurants, big enough for a family of 5 or even 6. We ordered Bicol Express, Bagoong Fried Rice and Buko Pandan for dessert.

The Bicol Express did not have enough coconut milk and spiciness to my liking and was a little too salty to be paired with the Bagoong Rice. But then again, these 2 were my favorites so I still did it, making my meal more than bloating. Hahaha! Don't get me wrong, they were great but maybe next time, I'll have Bicol Express with white rice and have the Bagoong Rice with something fried or grilled like Lechon Kawali or Liempo.

Ron commented on the ambiance of the place, saying that he likes it. It was just too bad that it's a little farther than our regular commute for something we crave for.

Our dessert, Buko Pandan was not very amazing but they dolloped a huge scoop of ice cream on top of it which made the flavor all good. 

Over all, I'd say it was a great experience, far from disappointing at all. :)

Katamaran

Antukin. Isa yan sa mga salita na angkop na angkop sa kung paano ako ngayon mamuhay. Marami-rami na rin akong hindi napuntahang inuman dahil sa pagtulog ko ngunit gayunpaman, pinipilit kong pumunta sa tuwing mayroon tunay na okasyon.

Noong Biyernes, nag-alok ang aking mga kaibigan na mag-inuman sa apartment nila Ryan. Wala pang 200 na talampakan ang layo nun sa bahay ko ngunit dahil ako ay umiinom na simula alas tres ng hapon, dumeretso na ko ng uwi galing sa hapunan at bowling na para sa selebrasyon ng kaarawan ni Mommy.

Samantala, nung Sabado, sa sobrang antok ko, hindi na naman ako nakatagal sa tagal ng inuman, alas kwatro na sila ng umaga natulog kami ng pinsan ko, alas dos pa lang, bagsak na. Masaya noong Sabado at natutunan ko rin na huwag na dapat akong sumama kay Ron kung ayaw ko talaga. Madalas kasi and istilo nya mamilit ay yung magagalit sya. Ako naman syempre ayaw magalit si loko kaya sumusunod na lang ako sa kanya. Hehe.

Nung Linggo, natapilok si Ron sa paglalaro ng basketball. Kawawa nga eh, medyo naramdaman kong bumagsak yung puso ko nung nakita kong umikot yung ankle nya. Pero mabuti naman sya, nakuha pa nga nyang sumama magshopping pagkalaro. Habang nag-aantay ako sa mga kaibigan namin sa mall, may nakita akong mga tao na sana hindi ko na lang nakita...pero ibang usapan na 'yon. Kumain kami sa Boiling Crab pagkatapos. Sulit talaga ang pera doon. :)

Wala akong pasok nung Lunes (kahapon) kaya nagtagal na muna ako as apartment ni Ron. Naglinis at naglaba ako at bilang sorpresa, nagluto ako ng pork steak. Hindi ko alam kung paano ko talaga sha ginawa pero nasarapan naman si Ron. Umuwi ako pagkatapos, nag-aral at nanood ng pelikula tungkol kay Amanda Knox. Buong araw ako humanap ng oras matulog muli kaso lang ang dami kong ginawa. Mahirap pala talaga and nasa bahay lang buong araw. Ni hindi ako makabuo ng isang pelikula. Mas napagtanto ko na hindi pa ako handa magkapamilya. Gusto ko naman pero nakakatakot pa sa ngayon. Hihi. Bata pa siguro talaga ako.