#Liebster Award#

What's this? Someone nominated me for an award? Why...well.. Thank you. :) It was such an honor. I don't know what to say but Thanks..geez...I'm totally out of words.

Dubbed as kimmy here at work. I've met her in the year 2013. She's simply very thoughtful, sweet and I even remembered her as very obedient. Like when times the team would hang out and she's like "I'm going to ask permission first from my dad" lol

This Liebster is an Award given to you by a blogger to another fellow blogger with less than 200 followers.

It's aim is to recognize other bloggers to know the people behind their amazing blogs. Complete instructions are written above.

11 Questions to answer:

1. What's your reason for blogging?

• Well, thought that there are some who'd need my help in their future eat out or trips so I come up with my own blog experience.

2. What's your inspiration when it comes to your blog?

Nature, food, as long as I am happy with what I am doing then it somehow inspires me.

3. What book would you like to read? Why?

• Nothing. I dislike reading.

4. If there such thing as time travel? Where would you go? Why?

I want to go back to the time I was born. No problems. Just plain leisure.

5. A quote you live by.

• It pays to hard work.

6. What character that you most definitely want to be?

• A happy disposition. One told me everybody can smile but not everyone is happy

7. Who gives you strength amidst all the struggles? Why?

• My son. He's all I ever have.

8. Books or E-book? Why?

• Hmmm.. Neither, I'm too lazy to read any kinds of reading materials.

9. What's your favorite color and why do you chose it?

• I have lots of fave color. Especially the light ones. It's nice to stare at them.

10. Who do you want to meet the most? Why?

• No one. Kidding. hahaha.. I would want to meet a vampire, mermaid....I just love hearing stories about them.

11. What's the toughest decision you have made?

• To Live. Surely, that would be a tough decision amidst all the struggles in my life.

There you go! hahaha. These are the eleven random facts about me.

1. I love eating

2. I love sleeping
3. I like hanging out with friends talking non sense
4. I love doing nothing and very good at being lazy
5. I don't believe that I'm beautiful
6. I used to have a crush with Kurapika (hunter X hunger), Dennis (Ghost Fighter), Watselei (F4)
7. I admit I'm moody
8. I've always wanted to be a mermaid
9. I've dreamt of marrying a vampire

10. I don't eat in jeepneys unless I'm fainting of hunger.

11. I just love watching horror movies.

Here are the blogs that I nominate for this award:

1. Vib's heyday
2. Weird Kim
3. Break Away
4. Mau Sarcon
5. The Gee City
6. Mustachioventures
7. One Setting at a Time
8. Mhajo Petite
9. The sweet-toothed Diaries
10. Cebu Food Spot
11. Franzpapatrandomrants

And these are my 11 questions for you:

1. What brought you to write articles?
2. What's the most memorable article you've written?
3. Who/What inspires you to write articles?
4. What interests you the most?
5. What do you do in your free time?
6. When did you last write a poem?
7. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
8. What do you usually do when you meet someone for the first time?
9. Do you prefer pens or pencils? Why?
10. What color of clothing do you usually wear?
11. What is your favorite childhood memory?

#Reminiscing Stefan's Bee Day#

Planning a birthday party can be exhausting and needs a lot of effort and patience. I know..been there, done that. I once organized my son's first birthday party. And you just have to consider all the things that could make a birthday party possible starting with your budget, place, food, theme and the like.

Well as for me, I've decided to hold the party at home, customized everything from the invitation, loot bags, party hats, balloons to cupcakes and cake, etc. Presenting the King Bee "Stefan" celebrating his 1st birthday!!!

Look at these matching shirts care of my aunt Ellyn, too bad not everyone was given that shirt.

I got the cake from cuppy cakes cebu and cupcakes from Lenore's Sweet Cravings 

When I arrived home I saw these tarpaulins hung on the walls sponsored by my supportive aunts Ellyn and Lynette.

 So the party started at 3 in the afternoon with games related to the theme. Prizes won to some lucky bees I mean winners. lol :p

I wasn't able to take pictures of the foods since everyone looked very hungry hehehe. After the short prayer the kids were given cupcake, pack lunch consists of spaghetti, fried chicken, 2 loaves of bread, marshmallow with choices of dip and lemonade.

And at 6:00 pm ~ It's time for adults to pig in. All time favorite food for Filipinos, none other than LECHON from Cn'T

#Getting a Passport in Cebu#

It was then when I finally decided to get a passport for future's sake! I gathered and searched for the requirements online. Even asked my friends for tips and information. DFA Cebu is located on the 4th floor of Pacific Mall-Metro Mandaue City.

Most people have already lined up from 11 in the evening. It's a first come first serve basis so if you fall in line first then you'll finish early. I arrived at 3 o'clock in the morning and can't imagine how long the queue was. Had with me an envelope where I placed all possible requirements needed.

All information should be written in bold with a black pen.

It was already six in the morning when the guard started giving priority numbers and I was 114 on the list. Followed by the distribution of the application form to be filled out together with any valid ID. At seven, a staff already started collecting the forms and I was told to come back at 10 am. Thought going home would be a waste of time so I grabbed some breakfast and waited until nine.

On the fourth floor, where DFA office nestled, some were asked to produced a copy of the requirements if they haven't photocopied it yet. I was prepared so there wasn't a need anymore. Again, we were asked to fall in line with our respective numbers. At exactly 10 when they called my number, the woman at counter 3 asked me for my NSO, NBI clearance, PRC ID, and Voter's ID (both original and photocopy). I was asked some questions regarding my birth certificate and good thing I passed step 1.

Other requirements I brought with me were: TIN ID, Cedula 2014, Old Alumni ID, Philhealth ID, TOR, Certified True Copy (CTC) of BC issued by the Local Civil Registrar (LCR), SSS E1 and E4 and Baptismal.

Step 2 is where you pay for the fee of 950.00 pesos for normal processing that'll take 6 weeks and up according to the staff at DFA. Express processing is currently suspended. Just a tip! In every transaction made at DFA, always check the correct spelling of your name, address, etc.

Step 3 is picture-taking and information encoding. Again check all the information needed to avoid any discrepancies. A staff told me that I can return for my passport after 6 weeks and up or I can call DFA number 520-5898 for inquiries.

LIST OF ACCEPTABLE IDS (At least 1 of the following):

• Government-issued picture IDs such as the following:
  • Digitized SSS ID
  • Driver’s License
  • GSIS E-card
  • PRC ID
  • IBP ID
  • OWWA ID
  • Digitized BIR ID
  • Senior Citizen’s ID
• Other acceptable picture IDs such as the following:
  • Old College ID
  • Alumni ID
  • Old Employment IDs

LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (At least 3 of the following):

• Voter’s ID
• NSO Marriage Contract
• Land Title
• Seaman’s Book
• Elementary or High School Form 137 or Transcript of Records with readable dry seal
• Government Service Record
• NBI Clearance
• Police Clearance
• Barangay Clearance
• Old documents issued at least one year prior to date of application that show correct name, date and place of birth, picture and signature of applicant such as the following:
  • NSO Birth Certificate of child / children
  • SSS-E1 Form or Microfilmed Copy of SSS-E1 Form
  • Income Tax Return
  • Voter’s Certification, List of Voters and Voter’s Registration Record (for newly issued VRR, please attach receipt)
  • School Yearbook
  • Community Tax Certificate

#Ribpublic ~ the second time around#

The last time I visited this place was three weeks ago. I opted to try another dish as what I bragged on my last post. This time, I had a fight with my mind whether to order the Wild West Wings buffalo or garlic parmesan. In my mind I thought ordering something I haven't tried would be risky especially when you're that hungry.

But I took the risk. Hoping that I'll get the same satisfaction I need when I ordered their buffalo wings. It was not later than 10 minutes when the food was served and there was this smell that soothes me. It smelt like heaven. hahahaha

Really... I'm not bluffing but it smelt very good. Makes you want to eat like a horse. Although the smell was remarkable and something to look forward to, the taste was rather ordinary. I would still prepare their Wild West Wings buffalo. :)

#Surfin Ribs#

Searchin'... Surfin' the net... Lookin' at some great spots to dine in until I came across a blog introducing Brussels Cafe at Paseo Arcenas in Banawa. Decided to go to there immediately after work only to find out Booken Poot wasn't available :( Too bad.

There are limited restaurants, shops in Paseo Arcenas which I haven't tried yet like Surfin Ribs, Frontgate etc. (poor me) It was almost six so opted to have dinner within the vicinity. I don't feel like eating burgers at Frontgate at that time hence we settle down at Surfin Ribs.

FYI: No Wi-Fi

The sink

At the cashier

The place looks cozy and good for group of friends who's preference is to chill while intoxicating. From the wide range of their menu, I chose to have ribs and chili wings with blue cheese dip.

They've got to boast their ribs ehh? An order can really give you a big BURPPP!!!! hahaha Although the taste was just ordinary, it went well with the sauce. Yeah, The taste of the meat would really depend on the sauce. As I've said on my previous post at Ribpublic, I am not fond of spicy food but I just got to try out their specialty to really see if its worth it. When It came to reach our table, the spicy smell was so strong I couldn't eat but I still tried. The chicken went well but sadly the sauce didn't compliment.

@ 199 pesos

@ 169 pesos

I didn't finish my meal and left some food on my plate. Although I didn't regret my experience at Surfin Ribs, hoping for a comeback to try out the others.

#Micky's Japanese Cakes#

I've been wanting and tempting to visit this cafe for many times but I just couldn't get the chance.  When I finally had one I was totally fascinated. Well, you better try and see for yourself! :D They accommodate few customers no more than 20 I guess so if you're planning to visit their cafe better come at their non peak hours. They are located on the right of Parklane so no worries of getting lost.

no WiFI

The Cakes

Strawberry Mango cake at 155 pesos

Tiramisu at 100 pesos

I got to try their Strawberry Mango cake and I loved it! It was creamy and fruity. It was match made in heaven. On the other hand, their tiramisu was way too bitter. I was puzzled whether I ate it in a wrong way.

When I first saw this in some blog posts I though it was handful but it was the opposite around. It was small, hard and sweet. They called it Snow Ball Cookie at 10 peso each. Hopefully, this won't be my last time here. I would like to try the other cakes.

#Ribublic Diner#

Couldn't get the chance to pig in the time I was told to try out the new Rib sensation in town so it was being neglected. There is no love greater than the love for food. Yeah, that's what it says on their wall and I couldn't agree more. :)

They're located at Gov. M. Roa Street, Capitol Site Cebu City

According to Kuya Oliver (waiter), who was so kind enough to answer my curiosity about their resto, they opened last May 6th. Still on their soft opening so expect a few on their menu. Open everyday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Ribpublic Diner also offers free Wi-Fi to their customers. Parking area along the road.

I gotta try out their rib since it's where the resto's name got it from the first place. I also ordered their buffalo wings as recommended by Kuya Oliver. I don't usually go for spicy food but I have to take his advice.

It tasted like pork bbq and is incomparable to Casa Verde's but the serving would give you a full happy tummy.

I'd say this was the best ever tasting Buffalo Chicken Wing I've tried. The fact that it's spicy but makes you want to eat more and care less about the world.

Thirst buster good for 2

Tasted like Tang's orange juice with native lemon and watermelon.

Black Sambo for dessert

Similar version with Dimsum's Bavarian. But theirs is a bit bittersweet.

FYI: For a minimum order worth 300 php, customers are entitled to 1 stamp. Complete 5 stamps and get a pen. Complete 10 stamps and get a tumbler. Valid only until September 30th.