Saturday, October 18, 2014

'J' is for... Jipangyi!

'J' is for Julie!? That's me!

Uh! Oh! Not this time. I was just curious the last time hubby and I went to a mall and saw a J-shaped corn curl filled with soft ice cream. And so out of my curiosity, i bought one for only P35. The stall is named 'Jipangyi'.

My Jipangyi in oreo coated ice cream

Jipangyi is a traditional Korean snack. It is made of corn injected with soft ice cream and coated with the choice of additional flavor. This is very popular in Insadong, Korea. 
'J' is for Jipangyi
Trully that Korean has a big impact in our country. From fashion, movies and foods, it was a big hit for Filipinos.

Jipangyi is now available at the following malls...

Monday, October 6, 2014

Oh! My Shoes!

It was a funny experience when you wore a different colored shoes right?! Yes, It happened to me! And I have learned from it!


Last October 1, (Oh! that was my birthday!)..i bought a pair of boat shoes from Shoebox, Alabang Town Center. As a present to myself (kasi nga birthday ko..heheh), I chose a pair from on sale items. Fit it, pay and go. I did not open it at home until on Sunday (after four days) that we went to Worship Service. Still we don't noticed it was a different pair! Yeah, you're right, we reached the church wearing a different color of shoes. Good thing is that no one even noticed about it..even me! I just observed it when the Worship is nearly ended while the pastor asked us to bow down and pray..looking down to my shoes--that's when I saw it was different (black and blue) I told hubby about it and we just all laughed!

Admit it! you can't barely see the difference, right! Until you look closely-- below is blue, upper is black!

The next day, we head back at the Shoebox and let the sales lady see what she gave us. They were good enough to entertain us and just get the right color to match the pair of shoes i bought from them.

The right pair of shoes to fit my feet! I GOT THE BLACK!

Here are some guide/tips in buying shoes (from my personal experience) and I wanted to share it with you...

1. Know on what occasion you will use the shoes.
2. Select the type of shoes you wanted to buy.
3. Fit what is just right for your feet. (if you will wear the shoes with socks, then have some allowance for it)
4. Check the size if it is well fitted from one another.
5. Check closely on the color because sometimes the dim lights from a store may have vary effects on the colors.
6. Check the materials used.
7.. Double check before paying.
8. keep the receipt.

Shoes that fits the Feet is a Happy Feet!

Family Boodle Feast at Seafood Island!

Life is about balance. 

Last Sunday we attended the Worship Service from our home church in Taguig. We were filled then with Spiritual food--God's Word. After filling our spirit with spiritual foods, we decided to have lunch at Market! Market! This time to fill up our tummy with physical foods :)

I wanted my boys to really get satiated and eat what they wanted so we look for an "eat all you can" buffet. Unfortunately, we arrived at 1PM and eat all you can buffet is over. The first set of buffet they serve is from 11AM-1PM. The next serving will be dinner from 6PM-8PM. So we need to jump on the other resto since our tummy is starting to grumble.


Near those restos is an eye catching serving of original boodle feast from Seafood Island. Looking to their menu outside, the delightful crew approached and invited us to get inside while we were deciding on what to order. After browsing the menu book, here is what we ordered--DAVAO GULF Boodle Feast!

Boodle feast-- DAVAO GULF Davao Gulf is good for 5-7 persons. It includes Tuna Ala Pobre, Chicken Inasal, Pork Barbecue, Grilled Squid, Grilled tomatoes and eggplant, Grilled clams, steamed shrimps, Laing, Lato salad, Ensaladang mangga, Salted egg, Kalkag Rice, Bagoong Rice and Garlic Rice with Crispy Dulong.


That was just enough foods to have tummy filled!
Gone in just minutes!!!
There are more Boodle Feast to choose from their menus that are good for 3-4 persons, 5-6 persons or 5-7 persons.






You may also try the other menus if you think Boodle feast is too big serving for you! These servings are food for 2-3 persons.





HAVE A HAPPY TUMMY!


Paseo Verde construction in full swing

A home is where a small unit of society develop relationships with one goal embraced with love hope and dreams. It is where our story begins...

Whether you are a single or have a family, here is a good news from Paseo Verde which will help make your dreams to own a home come true.

Press Release


Paseo Verde construction in full swing


Are you ready for another urban oasis?


Las Pinas will be the home of LEED Inc.’s first project, Paseo Verde in Real and construction remains on track as it goes full-swing to complete the first tower of the 1.1-hectare mid-rise condominium project.

Targeted date of completion of the first tower is at the end of 2015, with turnover of units happening as early as the fourth quarter of 2015. Paseo Verde is expected to be a much-awaited landmark in Las Piñas, it will be the first, fully-integrated green community to rise in the area. It is located along Real St., Pulang Lupa Uno in Las Piñas City.
As Paseo Verde aims to set a green standard of living for its owners through its efficient, eco-friendly features – amenities that focus on green architecture and puts emphasis to the company’s three environment focus: Climate change, the Clean Air Act, and the safety and health of its residents.
From energy-saving amenities, and unique structural layouts, Paseo Verde at Real’s green features will change the way we look at green living.
There are so many environment-friendly features to look forward to such as the energy-efficient streetlights which don’t make use of any electricity at all, and gets its energy from solar panels.
There’s also the rain catchment facility, which allow the whole development to make use of recycled rain water for grounds upkeep. Water from rain is used to clean the surrounding, and water the green patches at the lifestyle facilities. This will be placed in dead spaces of the development such as the ground underneath the driveway. This is a first in the country and no other developer has implemented this green feature before.
The project will also have a beautiful ‘rain garden’ located  near the building’s downspouts  – this serves as a natural water filter which means less water waste is thrown out of the drainage system, and in turn, lessening the chances of floods in surrounding areas during storm.
Expect also the extensive use of recycled construction materials – strong recycled wood are utilized as door frames and door jams in various parts of the towers. Not only is this step environment-friendly, it also gives a refreshing and unique look to the whole development.
The layout of all three towers also ensure that indoor air quality is at its best: Pocket gardens that open to large air pockets in the middle of every residential floor ensure that fresh air circulate freely around the building. This removes the stifling feeling often associated with most condo developments.

The most unique feature of Paseo Verde at Real are the bike facilities that will be made available upon completion. Aside from bike lanes, there will be permanent bike racks where lovers of the activity can park their equipment safely.

The bike facilities, interestingly, are the biggest come-on of buyers. This is because the activity encourages residents to lead a healthier lifestyle by biking.
The location is also considered very convenient. Paseo Verde is very near the C5 Extension and the proposed LRT Extension – all set to be finished alongside the construction of the mid-rise development.

Model units now ready for viewing

Even the model units invoke nature to show future residents that LEED Inc’s vision of a green home also translate indoors. It makes use of natural materials such as wooden accents and flooring. Walls are also painted with light colors to maximize natural illumination coming in from every unit’s large windows. Wooden mobile cabinets also adorn these spaces, and the design is consistent to that of a charming and homey cabin.

Available model units include: 26.1sqm and 29.5sqm studio units; 38.25 one-bedroom; 51.13 two-bedroom, and a 66.55 three-bedroom, all depict an eco-friendly way of life for its future residents.  

The model units also give ideas on how to efficiently use space in condo living. The studio unit for example, makes use of a cabinet as both storage for the ref, and extra storage area for other things. This same cabinet is used as mount for the tv, while a half round table set against a wall serves both a compact dining area, or instant bar during small gatherings. 

 Friendly payment terms

Every month, special payment terms are being offered to those who will avail of the early selling of Paseo Verde. Aside from freebies, it is also possible to avail of a unit without a reservation fee. LEED Inc., has partnered with major banks to help future residents find a comfortable payment scheme.

Currently, urbanites from the South and OFWs see Paseo Verde as the investment that they have been waiting for. 

Check out the Paseo Verde model units by visiting the site today. Paseo Verde at Real is accredited by the Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence (BERDE) and a member of the Philippine Green Building Council for its steps towards promoting a sustainable community. The first tower turnover is scheduled in October, 2015. For more information, please call 854-1652.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Renewal of Driver's License Conveniently!

Yesterday was my birthday and at the same time, date of expiration of my driver's license. That only means that it needed for renewal! It was a fast tracking years that i have noticed that two years is finally over.

From the first time i got my license, i didn't like the experience of long waiting in lines from step-to-step procedures in LTO (Land Transformation Office). I got my first license in LTO-Las Pinas assessed by A1 Driving School fascilitator since i studied driving from them.

Driver's License Renewal Center Alabang Town Center

Thank God that LTO already expand their service to malls. I track down the internet and read some blogs that helped me a lot where to conveniently renew my driver's license. I chose to renew my license in mall where i can conveniently go since i live in a subdivision along Daang Hari Road, and that is in Alabang Town Center (ATC). Actually it is not located inside the mall. The location is near the parking lot of ATC in South Supermarket. It is across the side entrance of ATC. Anyway, you can ask the guard there to point the exact location :)

This is my first time for license renewal and surprisingly more convenient in mall!

Here are the step-by-step procedure in renewing for first time (my experience)

1. Get an application form in Window 1.
2. Go to Window 6 for UPLOAD.
3. Pay for Medical (P100) and Service Fee (P100) to the cashier to get your number for medical.
4. Fill up the application while waiting for your number to be called for medical.
5. Medical
6. Go back to Window 1 for assessment.
7. Go to Window 6 for Photo/Signing.
8. Go to Window 2 for evaluation.
9. Pay to the Cashier for the corresponding fee.
10. Wait for the releasing.

BREAKDOWN OF LICENSE FEES

I spend more or less an hour to finish the procedures. They will ask your previous receipt if you are first time to renew your license, but mine was lost so i just tell them and it's just fine anyway. They only give us the OR with stamped as temporary license since ID card is not available yet. They gave until November 4 for the effectivity of my temporary license and hopefully get the official ID card license on the same date.


Here are the lists of Driver's License Renewal Centers (DLRC)

  •  DLRC – NE Pacific Mall, Maharlika Hi-way, Cabanatuan City
  •  DLRC SM Marilao, Bulacan
  •  OSS SM Mall City, San Fernando, Pampanga
  •  DLRC SM Clark, SM City Clark Field, Angeles City, Pampanga
  •  DLRC Sta. Rosa, 3rd Flr., Robinson’s Market, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
  •  DLRC SM Naga City, Brgy. Triangulo, Naga Cit
  •  DLRC Bacolod, Robinsons Place, Bacolod City
  •  DLRC Iloilo, Robinson’s Place, Iloilo City
  •  DLRC SM Cebu, SM North Reclamation Area, Cebu City
  •  DLRC Robinson’s Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
  •  DLRC ICM Tagbilaran City, Bohol
  •  DLRC Cagayan de Oro City, Limketkai Mall, Lapasan, Cagayan, De Oro City
  •  DLRC SM City, 2nd Flr., Quimpo Blvd., Davao City
  •  DLRC NCCC Mall of Tagum, Highway 55, Tagum City
  •  DLRC SM Manila 5th Flr. SM Manila
  •  DLRC Araneta, 3F Araneta Square Mall, Caloocan City
  •  DLRC Ayala MRT Station, Makati City
  •  DLRC Guadalupe Upper Level, Guadalupe Commercial Complex, Makati City
  •  DLRC Robinson’s Galeria, Level 1 East Lane Ortigas, Mandaluyong City
  •  DLRC Tutuban, 2nd Flr Central Mall Bldg, Tutuban Center
  •  DLRC Metro East, Basement Robinson’s Metro East, Marikina
  •  DLRC Ever Gotesco, 2/F Gotesco Mall, Commonwealth Ave., Q.C.
  •  DLRC Robinson’s Place Fairview, 3F Robinson’s, Novaliches, Q.C.
  •  DLRC Metro Point, 3rd Flr., Metro Point Mall, Pasay City
  •  DLRC SM Super Center, Grd., Flr., SM Hypermart, Pasig City
  •  DLRC SM Megamall, G/F SM Megamall B, Mandaluyong City
  •  DLRC SM North Edsa, G/F SM North Edsa Annex, SM City
  •  DLRC SM Cubao, 3rd Flr., Farmer’s Mall, Cubao, Quezon City
  •  DLRC Alabang, Ayala Alabang Town Center, Muntilupa City

Update:
I got my Driver's License ID in November 4, a month after I applied for renewal in October 1.