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Mom Violy's Birthday Lunch at Mamou, Gateway 2

Carmina asked Mom Violy what kind of food she would like to eat for her upcoming birthday. Mom Violy said she was craving for a restaurant that serves steak and lobster. Carmina gave Mom Violy a list of restaurants for her to decide with a link of the websites for her to see which one look something she would like to try. One week before Mom Violy's birthday she made her final choice where she would like to try  Mamou . Carmina had picked up Mom Violy at her home before heading to Gateway 2 located in Cubao, Quezon City. Mamou is located ground floor inside Gateway 2. Upon entering the person asked if we had any reservations however, they do except walk as well was seated at the table of our choice.  The person had handed us the menu. Beverages Menu Bread and butter were served after we had placed our order. Our appetizer was the Mamou's Bacon Steak. Mom Violy decided to order her lobster tail with rice. Carmina had ordered Beer Battered Fish and Malt Vinegar with choice of pot

Spirit of Christmas

Christmas is just around the corner. Everyone is getting ready to decorate their homes from inside and out. Just like anyone people love to go shopping before they hit the Christmas rush. We don't want to haggle with long lines and waiting to wrap our Christmas gifts. Every year I always do my Christmas ahead of my family and friends. I do it on the month of September when I have just traveled to California during my summer vacation. My boxes have been shipped to my home. I tend to ask my family and friends for their hand me downs. They always have it ready before my arrival. I start shopping online and have it delivered to my home. When you shop during the month of October, November and December the prices have increased in the stores. In the Philippines we start decorating our stores when September starts. You will hear Christmas songs on the radio station on the month of October. During this time we are already planning for our Christmas Party. Some hotel ha

Cebu, Philippines

Everytime my mom gets one year older she would rather not have a big party on her birthday. She would rather travel and run away to experience a new destination.  This time my mom wanted to visit Cebu. This vacation we didn't have a tour guide we just explored on our own. This is how the ceiling looks like from then bottom Steam Lapu Lapu Crab cooked with butter and garlic Adobo kangkong This is where you have to order your food before you can seat down in the restaurant. All the seafood are fresh and you can tell them how you want it to be cooked. This is their old bridge in Mactan Cebu. We just stayed in the Waterfront Hotel and Casino to take pictures of the surrounding.