Red Ribbon Media Launch for December 2009

There are a lot of benefits of being a blogger. One of it is being invited to an event and be given a free item.

Last December 1, 2009; I was invited by Red Ribbon for the launching of their new products. Undeniably, I loved it even before the event started and much more when it happened. I was expecting so much, but they exceeded my expectations. I love Red Ribbon even more after that.

So, what happened?

Area Manager (SM City Iloilo), Borgz Galagar and Marketing Services Officer, Meyan Lim welcomed us with a smile on their faces. They introduced their mission, vision, values and the most exciting part their new products. Red Ribbon aims to be on the top by 2020 so they keep on adding products and improving their services.

First, we were given a sample of their Grilled Ensaimada with Farmer’s Ham.

Everything on that plate just tasted so good and really perfect for me, even just the simple scrambled eggs.

Next, Chocolate Walnut Fudge with Hershey’s Dark Chocolate and coffee.

We were informed that while other companies would use machines in making decors and cakes, Red Ribbon does it manually. So just imagine the rolls you could see at the side of the cake, is being rolled to perfection by a human hand.

A “tip” was given to us by Meyan, on how to drink coffee with cake: Don’t put a creamer or sugar on your coffee, drink it then scoop a cake and eat. While the cake is still in your mouth, take a sip of your coffee. Compare the taste of the coffee, before and after you had the cake. The coffee tasted better, with a mixture of the cake. Indeed a perfect combination!

With me on this launching is Kathy Villalon of The News Today, Roselyn Villamor of Yuhum News Magazine and a fellow blogger, Mawe of Mawe’s Adobo.

I mentioned above, that I love these events because of free things. So, aside from those free food we ate at the venue, we were given a box of Red Ribbon White Forest which my kids enjoyed. Just see how excited they were to eat the cake.

Different Ways of Dealing With Things

My Mom and I have a very different attitude. She’s been with me for the 27 years of my life and we haven’t been apart for more than a week, but still we see things differently. Maybe that is because she let me live a life that she hasn’t and this is the same thing I am doing with my children, with a thing in mind: That they grow up to be a better person than I am or the best person that they could be.

So, from a meeting with Iloilo Bloggers at Kopi Roti, I went home and found out that my necklace and my Mom’s watch were missing on where I usually put it. I was cleaning my face when my Mom entered the room. I asked her if she had kept it, and she said no. She then panicked and go shouting and checking it everywhere in a chaotic way. I was scared that it might be gone forever or someone took it, but still I was relaxed. I just told her don’t worry about it, I will be checking every corner of the house to look for it tomorrow.

I hope I would find it.

Green Mango Restaurant in Iloilo

Last September 29, 2009, Iloilo Bloggers had a meeting with Janette Toral, Aileen Apolo and Jay De Jesus at Green Mango.

We chose to meet on this particular restaurant because they have a space for special meetings such as the ones we (Iloilo Bloggers) had. The main restaurant area is well planned and I just can’t resist to admire the decorations. The different seat designs made for different kinds of people which surely made this restaurant comfortable for me.

We enjoyed the food we ordered and had a great time interacting with each other. I remembered my first time visiting this place was with my family and my Mom just loved it immediately; with a delicious meal that fits into the budget, it would be a restaurant that surely Moms would love.

The Green Mango is located at Valeria street, near SM Delgado, in front of Ace Hardware and Max Restaurant. On its side is Coffee Break, where we went after our meeting. Bloggers introduced Coffee Break to the Luzon bloggers as “The Starbucks of Iloilo,” which Aileen had mentioned on her talk that same day for IT Week 2009 celebration at Robinsons Iloilo.

Manila Trip

Fast track on what has happened to me since my last post. I am now actually office free!

It was good while it lasted. Goodbye office folks. Adios la oficina.

I was in Manila for WordCamp Philippines 2009 as a WordPress fanatic. I had a great time with my cousin while I was there. Though, I was only there for 3 days, it was a full 3 days! I remembered, it was my second time traveling to Manila alone.

First day, I arrived in our apartment by 1pm but my home buddies are not yet home. Our neighbors did welcome me, but I am not close to them so I decided to go out and kill time by having a manicure and pedicure. After my nails done, one of my home buddy is already home. He cooked the food I brought for dinner and we ate. My other home buddy arrived at 9pm and we watched a horror movie which I haven’t finished. She laughed at me because she wasn’t scared at all. She thought it was a comedy. DAMN that “Drag Me To Hell.” Why does everyone else thinks it is funny and I thought it was really scary!

Second day, me and my cousin Bevelyn went to the WordCamp Philippines 2009.

After the event, we ate at Teriyaki Boy.

I couldn’t find that here in Iloilo. So, here’s our craziness:

The food was fulfilling.

This was at Greenbelt.

Third day, we went to SM Mall of Asia (MOA) to buy “pasalubong.”

Our favorite, FLOSS at Bread Talk.

After roaming around the mall, we ate at the French Baker.

While waiting for the FLOSS we ordered, we had a Banana Split from Haagen Dazs.

So, after we got our Floss from Bread Talk. My cousin dropped me off at the Airport.

I am now back in Iloilo. A day after my arrival, I had a meeting with Iloilo Bloggers. I always have a good time with those people with great minds.

So busy!

Yesterday, during the IBM V demo, I was able to meet a few bloggers and to mention our Provincial Advisor Mr. Manuel Mejorada, who is updated when it comes to tech than I am.

Today, I will be joining Claire in a meeting with SM.

On the 28th and 29th special IT events.

If you are in Iloilo and wants to know more about SEO, you should attend the Digital Filipino SEO Workshop on September 28, 2009 at Netopia SM City Iloilo, 6 pm to 9 pm.

So, I wonder, if I am still in the office … I don’t know how to manage things in my life. I am so busy and expect more to pile up. I haven’t mentioned some of the events on my schedule, but if you want to be updated on IT events here in Iloilo or events that you could blog, add me on Plurk, Twitter or Facebook, if not then better check for an updated post on Iloilo Bloggers Blog.

Meeting with Iloilo Bloggers Again

Yesterday was the second meeting of Iloilo Bloggers. I really enjoy the company of these guys. It’s fun being with them.

I have been offered to pose nude LOL … that was not the first time! Anyway, I have accepted the first offer, but haven’t done it yet (it’s for mi amore), so I guess this request I have to turn down – for now, that is. ROFL ‘coz I don’t know what I’ll be doing in the future, so I am not closing any doors – who knows, I might be a model – RIGHT?

After the meeting, a few of us went to Cilantro for the said opening, had a few FREE drinks there. Though it rained, I really like being with the bloggers.

First Official Meeting of Iloilo Bloggers

Today, the Iloilo Bloggers had a first official meeting, and it was a success. All the goals met and I enjoyed it.

As expected only a few showed up, but those ones that are trustworthy. Here are our pics (just the ones with me of course):

And here is Jane, serving us with food … aaawww Thanks Jane:

(Sorry, only Jane’s hand was shown … those hardworking hands)

Here’s more:

Junelle and Jun in the dark. Nice background eh?

Wait … What??? Let me look at that again …

JUN … You (M)! Can’t get enough of those girls in Villa Rosa Fotoshoot huh? Can’t blame ya … my curves are sexy

BWAHAHAHAHA

PS: If you don’t know me … don’t judge me …

So if you have nothing good to say – JUST SHUT UP!

Duty, Meeting, Party

This has been a very long day. I wont be too detailed about it but here are some of the things I did today.

1. Went to get remittance.
2. Accompany my daughter to her swim class.
3. Went to a mall to buy a gift for a debut of a daughter of my Dad’s friend.
4. Went to Anhawan for a company get together or I call it meeting. Saw my high school friends there as well.
5. Went to a salon to have my hair and make up done.
6. Went home to dress up and have my Mom polish my nails.
7. Went to Emillion to attend debut.
8. Went home. At last, REST.

So tired right now. I am going to update this post with pics.

Have to wake up early tomorrow to fetch my cousin-brother and his wife at the airport.

A Lunch with My Cousins Family

My cousin Lefsion arrived yesterday from working in the USA as a seaman. His wife invited us to have lunch together at Ocean City. I ate a lot but still I have my diet because I haven’t eaten this evening.

So, after lunch we went to a Mall, at SM City. The kids enjoyed by having the “rides all you can” bracelet.

I then went window shopping with my kids, but before that, my daughter keeps on asking me to buy her a cotton candy and ice cream. I didn’t buy her those because our Pediatrician wants her to go on diet; no sweets, pork and chicken for her. I went into a dress shop looking for something that would fit me, then I noticed that my bag was opened. I took a clothing and went to the cashier to pay for it. It costs Php 499 and I know I have Php 500 on my bag, but on the cashier I didn’t find the Php 500 on my bag, so I used my emergency money to pay for the clothing I bought. I then went out of the shop and there I saw my daughter buying 2 doughnuts. I asked our helper if it was her money that she used to pay for the doughnut, she told me it wasn’t her money and she showed me the Php 500 that was missing on my bag. I asked her where did she get the money, she told me that she saw my daughter paying for the two doughnut with a Php 700.

So, I asked my daughter, “Hannah, did you take that money on Mommy’s bag?”

She answered, “Yes, I just borrowed it Mommy.”

Up to now, I can’t imagine how my daughter took that money on my wallet that I didn’t notice. Of course I told her not to do it again and if she wants something, she should ask me to buy it for her and not she would buy it for herself.

Scary what my daughter would do, just to have something she wanted.

I know she did it because she keeps on asking me to buy cotton candy and ice cream but I didn’t buy those. So, she had it her way and bought her a doughnut.

Our Pedia used to give her vitamins that would make her fat, but now, she keeps on telling us that my daughter should go on diet. My new years resolution would be going on a diet, so I will be joining my daugter to keeping ourselves healthy.

Dinner with My Team

Tonight was supposed to be the night that I will spend with my team and bond, yet since my father requested me to go home for him to talk to me and my kids, I left my team at Club21. Of course, family goes first and I know my team would enjoy it better without me around.

My Dad called and then we discuss family matters. My Mother doesn’t want to talk to him, and therefore she didn’t. My Dad admired the shirt my Mom gave me. I like this shirt as well.

Right now, I am going to watch a movie to relax and then sleep after that.

Enjoy your weekend!