Yup! You read that right. It's not a typo error. :)

Although I'm a sucker for high-heeled shoes, I still see to it that I take care of my feet once in a while. I admit that I sometimes tend to sacrifice fashion for comfort but I still manage to just let my feet breathe by taking a break from wearing those sky-highs. I have a number of high-heeled shoes in my closet but my flats come not far behind.

Adding to my collection are these cute and comfy ballet flats from Solemate. I've actually been seeing these in SM department stores but I never got to check them out because more often than not, their stalls are always packed with flats enthusiasts. :p It was only a few weekends back when I finally got to have my own.


They have a wide variety of designs from plain colored and printed ones, to floral and animal prints. I initially fell in love with the star prints! The one with heart prints and that little bow are also cute! I also loved the denim pair with a zebra print inner sole.

Mark and I usually frequent the Gateway Mall during weekends. Unlike other huge malls, Gateway mall only has limited stores and restaurants which easily becomes crowded especially when there are events in the nearby Smart Araneta Center, just like one weekend during the UAAP Men's Basketball match for the final four. We went to Gateway for dinner but the place was packed! Mark was really hungry that he can't take having to wait in long queues just to eat. Good thing there's Robinsons Magnolia. :)

Robinsons Magnolia opened last August and since Mark and I are both first-timers at the mall, we decided to check the place out. There were still a lot of stores and restaurants under construction, so after ruminating on which among Yabu, Buffet 101, Pancake House, and Claw Daddy to have dinner in, we finally agreed on the latter.

There was a lady staff at the restaurant's entrance who was all smiles as she greeted us 'good morning'! It was past 9pm then so Mark and I couldn't help but laugh. Mark even told her to calm down as she looked tensed to see Mark's handsome face that's why she lost track of the time. Haha!

Complimentary Corn on the Cob

We were ushered to our seats and another staff attended to our orders. After placing our orders, we were served with a complimentary corn on the cob.

Mark and I got hungry after a tiring workout one Friday night a few weeks back. Since we just ate at Racks at The Fort Strip, we decided to checkout the restaurants in Bonifacio High Street instead.

It was already past dinner time but most of the restaurants were still packed, maybe because it's a Friday night, and so we settled at Brothers Burger since it was the first restaurant that we saw with vacant seats.

Mark and I both got the Black Angus Burger meal. The burger may look plain and not that appetizing but the 1/2-lb flame-grilled 100% black Angus beef patty was flavorful. The tender and juicy beef patty's flavor oozes out at each bite. The patty is topped with sliced cheese (I would love it more though if there were 2 cheese slices haha) and is garnished with fresh lettuce and tomato, catsup, and mayonnaise (which were obviously covered by the big beef patty) on a toasted oatmeal bun.

Brothers Black Angus Burger with French Fries - Php 385.00 and Cream Cheese with Garlic Dip - Php 55.00

The meal comes with soda and a choice of french fries or onion rings. Dips (which may also be made as burger toppings) may also be also be availed for an additional charge.

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1. Elliptical trainer at the Fitness First The Fort; 2. Awesome piece of art from an empty soda bottle; 3. Sunflower seeds for midnight snack; 4. Bought sunflower seeds for my friend Je; 5. Forever traffic along Ortigas Extension; 6. Trying out a new scent just because Pure Seduction is out of stock :p

Being someone with a sweet tooth, having to cut down on your sweets intake is really a struggle especially if you have a friend who loves to bake!

I can still remember how my friend Joie would always have me taste the goodies that she baked. I would always fight the urge to give in even though it's very tempting and would just bring the goodies home to my family instead. Joie already knew of this but she would always still thoughtfully give me some goodies whenever she bakes. I only got to give in and try her baked goodies during her merienda treat on her last day at work earlier this year. She brought some brownies and cassava cake which I both fell in love with on my first try! :D

When I knew that one of my office mates was placing an order of Joie's baked goodies, I immediately placed mine. My dad has also been craving for cassava cakes so I ordered 2 boxes from Joie. :D


Be sure to have strong arms because a box of cassava cake is a bit heavy. :p The sweet smell of the cassava and coconut milk is what will welcome you as soon as you open the box. The cassava cake had just the right amount of sweetness and consistency, unlike other cassava cakes which tend to be too watery or too hard to chew. The cassava cake was also big and thick (thus the heavy weight). I also love it's thick, creamy/milky topping. :D My dad got home from work tired and hungry and a slice of Joie's cassava cake perked him up. My mom also loved it that she brought the other box as her potluck share in their get together the next day. :)

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1. My favorite silvanas from Brownies Unlimited; 2. Woke up early and cooked breakfast for Mark; 3. Jaoey and Mark playing NBA Live on xbox360; 4. On my way to BGC for lunch and workout with Mark; 5. After workout at Fitness First The Fort; 6. Cream Dory Fillet with Buttered Veggies and Gravy cooked by yours truly :p