Had a very fun night with my college friends last night. It was Karen's birthday last February 15, and she invited us over for her birthday dinner treat at North Park in Glorietta 5.

I had been eating so much the past weeks so I was trying to get back to my diet but well, it's Karen's birthday! I wouldn't want her to feel bad so I decided to set aside the diet first (excuses! hahaha!).

I don't know what to choose so I just let them decide what to eat. Karen suggested that we try out the Boneless Honey Lemon Chicken. I just love how the sweetness of the honey jives with the tangy taste of the lemon. And I can say that North Park's version is the best lemon chicken that I've tried.

Jes suggested the Salty Garlic Squid. I love how tender the squid was. When eaten as is, the dish is just like an ordinary breaded fried squid. What made it extra special was the vinegar that comes with it. It somehow tasted like the Sukang Iloco, but sweeter, and it also has garlic bits which gave it its distinct taste.

Wymer suggested that we try out the Steamed Fresh Prawn Dumplings. Just like the squid, the dumplings will not taste good without the sauce. It's sweet and sour sauce gave the plain prawns a delectable taste.

We also had their Fried Noodles and Yang Chow Fried Rice, the two dishes that would never be left out of the list when eating in Chinese restaurants.

And being the health buff that Mark is, he really didn't want to eat rice so he had a separate order. He opted for the Nanking Beef with Wanton. I think it tasted good too because he was able to finish the whole dish, even if he kept on telling me that I should share with him because he might not be able to eat all of it. Haha! I got to try the wanton though, and I can say that I liked it too. :)

For the drinks, I ordered Lychee Shake and Mark got the Fresh Lemonade.
North Park may have the scrumptious dishes, but I think they should try to improve on their poor service.

After dinner, we headed to Seattle's Best Coffee in Greenbelt 3 for some chit chat and catching up.

We all enjoyed reminiscing about our college experiences, but what made the night more fun and enjoyable was when we started playing Pusoy Dos right in SBC. Haha! If not just because Mark and I would still have to travel to Antipolo, I guess we wouldn't mind if we stayed there 'til morning. :P

Thanks Karen for the dinner and to all the rest for the super fun night! 'til next time! :D

Left(bottom to top): Boyet, Jerellt, Joie, Jeff
Right(bottom to top): Mark, Kriska, Marwin, Tang, Chrisel

We had our get-together dinner last Friday at Capricciosa. Reservation was at 7pm but Mark and I arrived early, as usual..hehe..We both were hungry at that time so I immediately agreed when Mark suggested that we place our orders while waiting for the rest to arrive.

I wanted something healthy so I opted for their Sauteed Mixed Vegetable in Butter Sauce.

Sauteed Mixed Vegetable in Butter Sauce

I was expecting a traditional mixed vegetables dish--with broccoli, cauliflower, young corn, and carrots--but what I got was fried eggplant, potatoes, cabbage, broccoli, and bell pepper. Ugh! I really didn't want to eat it but I decided to give it a try. I ate a piece of broccoli and I swear, I really regret having decided to go healthy that night! ;p

Good thing Mark ordered the Lasagna Capricciosa and Pizza Capricciosa. These two delicious dishes really saved my night! :)

Lasagna "Capricciosa Style"

Pizza Capricciosa

Big thanks to Jerellt for the photos and for organizing the get-together! :)

Capricciosa
3/F Greenbelt 3, Paseo de Roxas cor. Legaspi St., Ayala Center
Makati City, Metro Manila

I was browsing through some files when I saw these old pictures.

The 'Istarirays' during our high school years!

We were called 'Istarirays' by one of our teachers coz we were like pa-star or always making pa-bida as he claimed. :p

Well we can't help it if we look like stars hahahah! :p

(from left to right):Jaimee, Jonathan, Jeck, Kriska,
Kate, Chrissi, Cathlyne, Kristel,
Majoy, Aram, Sheena

Well, not all the time..hahaha!

wacky stars :D

Here we are now. And it seemed that nothing has changed..we're all as lovely as before. :p

During some get-together dinner in 2008

I haven't really seen them for almost a year now and I hardly hear any updates from them. I really miss the stars so much! Can't wait for our next get-together! :D I love you all!

The time has already come. Yesterday was my last day at work and I was glad it ended the way I wanted it to...No sad thoughts, no tears shed. I said to myself that I won't cry on my last day, and well yes my eyes didn't, but my heart did! :'(

I hate you guys for making it so hard for me to leave. :p Thanks for everything! I will surely miss all of you! Take care and God Bless! 'Till we meet again!

Fake friends smile and say "it's ok" when you've done a stupid thing, then goes behind your back and whispers, "but you're stupid!".

Real friends hit you on the head and say, "you're stupid!" in your face, then hugs you and whispers, "but it's ok".

Je: My Maldita Sister ^_^

I've always wanted to have an older sister, someone whom I can cry my heart out to whenever I'm down, and I found that in you Je. Thanks for patiently listening to me. I also want to thank you for the trust that you've given me. Thanks for telling me when you think I'm wrong, I really appreciate that. You are such a true friend! I will greatly treasure all the advice that you gave. I love you!

Thanks for all our bonding moments. I will surely miss all the small talks that we've shared, as well as all our back fightings and maldita moments! We really are certified malditas! Hahaha!

I'm really sorry if I had to leave. It was really hard for me to leave knowing that I will be leaving you all alone. :( You just don't know how I really wanted to stay and fight with you in that battle.

Pag may problems ka, I'm just a plurk away! hehe..


Jeff: My Breakfast/Lunch-Buddy-and-Newly-Recruit-Maldito-Brother

Thanks for being so thoughful. I will surely miss our breakfast and lunch bonding moments. I will miss IM messages from you that say "kain ka?" and your signature "uy uy" expression. :)

Wag ka papaapi ha! I'm sure naman that you won't. :) Tsaka keep your cool lang jeff, use your knife when it's the right time! Haha! Pero it's ok and fun pa din to be maldito at times haha! Para alam nilang di tayo basta basta lang! :p

Please promise me to take care of Je and don't let her feel alone ok? I'll miss you!


Joie: My Sweet-Thoughtful-and-Bubbly-Friend-and-Plurk-Buddy ^_^

Thanks for all the happy moments. :) You never fail to bring smile to my face. You are such a sweet girl! I appreciate your being thoughtful. Hope to have more bonding moments with you! I love you!



Marwin: My Breakfast/Lunch-Buddy-and-Super-Health-Buff-Friend :-p


Thanks for being such a nice friend. I will never forget how you guys talk about your stuffs even when I'm around. Grabe kayo, parang wala kayong kasamang babae kung magusap kayo..haha! Thanks for everything! I will surely miss you! I'm looking forward to having night outs with you! Be safe! :p





Cric: My Hot Momma ^_^

Thanks for being such a good friend! Thanks for all the happy moments! Wag ka din masyado papaapi ha! Just as what I told Jeff, it's always ok and fun to be maldita at times! Wag ka papayag na apihin ka ha! Take care of yourself! I love you! I will surely miss you!



Mike: My Over-Self-Confident-but-Sweet-and-Caring-Friend :D


Mikeee! I miss you na! :) Thanks for the friendship! I will surely miss your being sweet and caring.

Kaso ang bad niyo binenta niyo ko! Tsk tsk tsk!

Good luck sa tindahan! Tsaka take care of yourself ha..pumapayat ka!




Tang: My Dad :-p
Thanks! yun lang..

Haha! Thanks for being such a sweet friend (yes guys! you read it right! sweet si tang, di nga lang halata! hahaha). I really found a father in you! Ayan ha pinabata pa kita, hindi lolo..haha! I always feel secured whenever I'm with you, naks! Thanks din for always bringing happiness to me! You never fail to brighten my day. :)

Kaso nga lang binebenta niyo ako..bad kayo ni Mike. :( Good luck in your new career! :) Hope to see you in your 75th birthday! So watch what you eat ok?! Hahahah! :P


Gretz & Wins: My Special Friends :)

Thanks for the friendship! Thanks for always making me feel special. I will never forget how you two always make me feel spoiled! You never fail to give me extra special treatment all the time! :D

I will also miss how you two get me SOOOOOO envious of all your sweetness. Hahaha! I will never forget you 'Love' and 'Love'. Hehehe! 'Till our next escapade! :)


Ogie: My Singing-Buddy-and-Joker-Friend :)

You never know how you always fascinate me each time you sing. :) You also never fail to make me laugh each time you crack a joke! I will surely miss the happiness that you bring out in me!


Mei, Cherrie, Migs, Zel, Romel:
Thanks for the friendship that we've shared! You will surely be missed! Good luck and God Bless! :)