Our version of the popular song, GWIYOMI. Its our way of starting the day light and fun before we go to our patients. Enjoy!
Martes, Abril 23, 2013
Biyernes, Abril 12, 2013
SEDA Abreeza Hotel - A New Beginning
One of the perks of my profession is exploring new places as scientific lectures or simply called round table discussions are held in various places around the metro. The recent info drive was held at the new SEDA Hotel right beside Abreeza Mall located at J.P. Laurel Ave. Bajada, Davao City. Opened last March 2013 and still with its final completion, we arrived through their underground parking which only caters 51 spaces. That caused a stir below as drivers were having a hard time searching for a parking area. We rode the elevator to the ground floor and when we reach the area we were greeted with a minimalist feel having white and black as predominating color scheme. The staff greeted us in Dabawenyo dialect. The lobby had several MAC computers installed that if only I can bring one home. The function room was spacious and the comfort room contained huge mirrors enough to support your vanity. I have got to see the bedrooms. I was not able to get a picture of the whole Mezzanine area due to an ongoing event (gatecrashing is not my style.) Overall the SEDA Hotel is one new kid on the block worthy to be discovered. Pictures, copyright, below.
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| Happy Campers |
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| food, glorious food |
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| some salt and pepper please |
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| a refreshing drink for the summer |
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| as shiny as your forehead |
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| pop art |
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| mezzanine area |
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| hmmmmmm |
Lunes, Abril 1, 2013
Food for the Road
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| The Cafe |
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| interior |
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| the eaters |
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| ang rice. bow |
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| chicekn...quite dry though |
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| sizzling fish . . . tastes good |
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| playah |
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| Pakbet was good |
Linggo, Marso 3, 2013
MESA - a not so Moderne yet
The newly opened MESA at the ground floor of SM Lanang Premier, in front of the fountain area, boasts of delectable cuisine with a price that's easy on the pocket. For weeks it has been swarmed by locals just to get the taste of the Filipino dishes with a modern edhe. My family and I decided to check out the restaurant as friends of mine recommended it as a must try.
Theres no denying the the area lacks space as any extension of your limbs could hit your next table neighbor or worst will catapult any meal to other areas. However the interior would compensate to their nearly tuna sized atmosphere and the cocoon section was an amazing feat.
The food at MESA tastes delicious. Its a cross breed between Hukad and Krua Thai. The spices and the flavors, for me, were just right on some entree. The big problem with the MESA in totality was their serving which came in staggered. Just like in New Orleans Cafe, we have to wait for a few minutes for our next order to come out. And we did not order a Five course meal. This puts your hunger pangs on hold and melts your appetite. This has been a common problem even at Cafe Laguna. Could it be easier to assign a waitstaff per table and check the orders from time to time to avoid angry customers. And rush hour is not a reason since strategies should be previously discussed as plenty of diners visits during rush hour sanz the term. And it could have been better if customers will be informed as to the nature of their orders rather than serve it late and cold.
I would still recommend MESA for good Filipino dishes and hope that their service would improve. The Dining Supervisor was well mannered while we spoke of our suggestions. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to visit the john.
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| their menu speaks of sumptuous dishes |
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| awaiting |
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| the exterior |
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| POP ART. Disturbing yet fun to watch |
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| We literally jolted to the sudden shouts of birthday wishers |
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| bring this to my house pls |
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| the cocoon. i wonder how it feels there. |
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| outside in? |
The food at MESA tastes delicious. Its a cross breed between Hukad and Krua Thai. The spices and the flavors, for me, were just right on some entree. The big problem with the MESA in totality was their serving which came in staggered. Just like in New Orleans Cafe, we have to wait for a few minutes for our next order to come out. And we did not order a Five course meal. This puts your hunger pangs on hold and melts your appetite. This has been a common problem even at Cafe Laguna. Could it be easier to assign a waitstaff per table and check the orders from time to time to avoid angry customers. And rush hour is not a reason since strategies should be previously discussed as plenty of diners visits during rush hour sanz the term. And it could have been better if customers will be informed as to the nature of their orders rather than serve it late and cold.
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| the standing chicken? |
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| the iced tea that I never got the chance to taste |
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| the yummy scallops - hope they'll go easy with the garlic |
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| Century Egg, Shrimp in Tofu |
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| Laing in 2 ways. The upper concoction had a sweet aftertaste, while the one below was your typical Laing. |
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| Stuffed Big Shrimp |
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| Barbecue. Spicy Sauce. It was soft to eat and easy to slice |
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| the controversial liempo that was re cooked because as claimed it didnt fit their standards. Was serving it semi cold included in your standards? |
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| Because we were not happy campers, the manager gave us a delicious cassava to compensate their poor servicing, Tasted good. |
I would still recommend MESA for good Filipino dishes and hope that their service would improve. The Dining Supervisor was well mannered while we spoke of our suggestions. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to visit the john.
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Huwebes, Pebrero 28, 2013
The hills are alive Part 2
Our featured destination is one for the family. DAHILAYAN Adventure Park is like EDEN in Davao City but only better. Surrounded by lush Pine trees and greeted by freezing air enough to give you goosebumps, this vacation spot gave me back pains from almost 8 hours travel.Located at Barangay Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich
Bukidnon, it is nestled at the foot of Mount
Kitanglad 4,700 ft. above sea level giving you a breath taking view.
For kids and kids at heart, the park is truly your weekend getaway. The pictures will speak for itself. For more information visit: http://www.dahilayanadventurepark.com/
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| taken from the website: http://www.dahilayanadventurepark.com/ |
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| The Dog whisperer |
The hills are alive Part 1
Last February 16, 2013 (like this is news) my friends over the fence (lawyers) went on a weekend getaway. With a limited amount of preparation and only a map and print out of restaurant reviews in tow courtesy of Teen, our sojourn began at four in the morning. Sleepyheads on the road, we muster ourselves to resists all the bumps to get a good rest but to no avail, I ended up awake while the rest in deep slumber.
Despie a few glitches along the road, our spirits were still high like theres no tomorrow and kept our energies at bay.
We arrive at our destination with weary bodies yet full of vigor as the panoramic views engulfed our tiresome spirits (weeeeh. Tourist destination to be featured in Part 2). However the rain was enough to limit ourselves to the confines of our bunk and instead decided to visit Cagayan since it is half an hour away.
We were on the road back to our destination at around 9 in the evening. So tired we were dragging ourselves towards the bathroom for our refreshing duties however one soul decided to sleep without even brushing (ewww) and wash (double eww). Each of us went to dreamland with the excitement that tomorrow will bring. I however was disturbed by the sound of the wind which felt like there was a Quidditch game going outside.
PICTURES COPYRIGHT.......for more proceed to part two
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| back cover |
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| the curious case of Bambam |
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| dahil na flat kami at inaayos pa ang sasakyan, jumpshot muna |
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| for the money |
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| a stop at the carabao center |
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| mango and carrot milk which tastes like pediatric medicine |
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| models |
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| i forgot |
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| flat tire bow |
Despie a few glitches along the road, our spirits were still high like theres no tomorrow and kept our energies at bay.
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| Planting season for pineapples |
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| and its not edible |
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| welcome to camp phillips |
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| mayette not included |
We arrive at our destination with weary bodies yet full of vigor as the panoramic views engulfed our tiresome spirits (weeeeh. Tourist destination to be featured in Part 2). However the rain was enough to limit ourselves to the confines of our bunk and instead decided to visit Cagayan since it is half an hour away.
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| happy campers |
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| the willow tree? playground |
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| artista? |
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| at night; free movie |
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| still more shops to open |
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| other view |
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| dinner |
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| shoppers |
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| happy campers |
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| going loco over the bon bon |
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| this is love |
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| buy now eat later |
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| Cenrio Ayala Mall |
We were on the road back to our destination at around 9 in the evening. So tired we were dragging ourselves towards the bathroom for our refreshing duties however one soul decided to sleep without even brushing (ewww) and wash (double eww). Each of us went to dreamland with the excitement that tomorrow will bring. I however was disturbed by the sound of the wind which felt like there was a Quidditch game going outside.
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| We were saddened by the chain of events for three days after the Camp was attacked by revolutionaries. If only the pineapple can transform. |
PICTURES COPYRIGHT.......for more proceed to part two
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