(Mis)Adventures in Gotham and Beyond

V-Day Soon!

2009-01-27T00:30:00.005-05:00

Now that Valentine's Day is just around the corner, I'm pretty sure men and women alike are on a hunt for that perfect Valentine's gift. And with tough, economic times like the one we're in right now, retail stores that specializes in flowers, chocolates, sexy lingeries, and other lovey-romantic items are probably trying to come up with promotions and sales to keep customers coming.

Thankfully, there are several online and retail stores that offer great deals and promos on seasonal items, and some of them offer free shipping when your purchase of sexy lingeries reach a certain amount.

Remember, Valentine's Day, as overrated as they seem to be, is all about LoVe. So, don't forget to get those sexy lingeries for your special someone! These deals will certainly help lure customers into spending money in tough times, especially for a special occasion like Valentine's Day.

Tradeshow Season

2008-05-18T12:42:00.003-05:00

One of the reasons that kept me busy at work during the last few weeks is due to the upcoming trade show season in our industry. Although the first event we're participating in will not happen until about two months from now, we started to coordinate the particulars of our trade show booth, otherwise deadlines will catch up on us.

There are smaller events where booths are not necessary, so table skirts are provided by the organizers, which makes it a little easier because there's no other need for major and extensive set-up. But if it's a big convention, we often times have to rent pipe and drapes to make the booths used at trade shows. When all the major things are taken cared of, I don't really worry much about smaller things like banner stands or literature holder suppliers, as those things are pretty easy to handle.

Surfing the Bloggerwave

2008-05-15T20:45:00.001-05:00

When I started to see bloggers signing up for paid blogging about a year or so ago, I'm one of those people who thought that it's probably a fad and that it won't last that long. I can't be more wrong with that guess! I joined the paid blogging bandwagon months ago, and I must say it's an excellent way of making money. One of the sites I came across with is Bloggerwave, which aims to be Europe's biggest advertising media on blogs. A good move, as the internet, and blogging in particular has become a treasure trove of internet superhighway.

Ten Plagues of the Subways

2008-05-09T09:31:00.003-05:00

I'm not surprised they came up with "Ten Plagues of the Subways". People have become indifferent to rats as big as cats scurrying past the train tracks, anything less than that will not faze the crowd.

Read more here.

Case of Itchy Feet

2008-04-30T18:30:00.005-05:00

I know, I know, another Europe post. I hope you haven't tired of it though, because I haven't!

Let's talk about United Kingdom. If you're thinking of visiting the UK, why not book a hotel and trek over the city of Manchester? The city boasts of Victorian and Gothic architectures. Not to mention urban villages of which I'd say is ideal for young professionals. Did you know that a handful of the most popular bands in the music scene came from this city? Does The Smiths, New Order and Oasis ring a bell to you? Yep, from that city. :)

Now let's head on over to another great city, Birmingham. Known for its diverse population, I bet any visit would be an interesting one! Tourism is a major force in the city, as it holds several shows and sporting events that attract a number of tourists. For business or pleasure, cheap rates for hotels can be found here.

Not to be outdone, London hits the spot for me. The capital of England, this city with its diverse population is known for its fashion, political and cultural influences. When we say England, people automatically think of London and its various tourist spots like the Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and not to forget, the London Bridge.

While you're in Europe, don't you think it's a good idea to hop on a train and head over to the city of lights, in Paris? You can get cheap hotel rates without any hassle. That way, you don't have to worry about anything else other than the activities you'll be doing as you visit this romantic city.

This is La Dolce Vita

2008-04-28T09:28:00.002-05:00

Every so often, I keep going back to my previous travel photos and without fail the one album that has probably received more viewing mileage than others would be the pictures of our trip to Rome. Those who know me knew how much I am fascinated about the Italian culture – enamored enough that I took Italian language lessons – I think I’m partly Italian, in more ways than one, hehe. Seriously though, I always say that if money were no object, I would be living there in a blink of an eye.

I’d love to go back to Italy someday, perhaps rent a Rome apartment, and hopefully gallivant in other parts of the country we’ve never been to. I can already imagine myself all aboard a gondola, navigating canals in the romantic city of Venice; or basking in the sun in the middle of Piazza San Marco. Before my imagination takes me further though, I’d have to book a reservation at Hotel Venice. While I’m at it, I’d book another reservation in Hotel Florence, so I can explore the city of Firenze and visit several great art and cultural landmarks, like the world-famous cathedral of the city, Santa Maria del Fiore and then visit the Uffizi Gallery.

Sigh. I don’t know when this will be, but I know it’s going to happen, that I’m certain of.

More Fun Stuff

2008-04-28T08:28:00.000-05:00

Ever since I switched from a PC to a Mac a few months ago, I haven’t encountered any technical problems so far. I am still familiarizing myself with the system’s features, but I’m impressed and amazed with the efficiency and fluidity of the Mac system. I must admit however, that I haven’t really explored the fun stuff it has to offer like the games, garage band and more.

I was browsing for games other than what I already have (only one!) when I came across free mac games on the internet. One of the games that caught my eye was airport mania for mac – with cool, colorful graphics, I bet you won’t get bored when you play this while waiting for your next flight at the airport! There are other great mac games available for download from the site, you will definitely be spoilt for choice.

Coveted, and now granted finally

2008-04-26T08:18:00.004-05:00

J got an early birthday present:

This console is just too addictive, hehe! No wonder they're hard to come by in online and physical stores.

A Must: Home Security Systems

2008-04-26T06:58:00.005-05:00

A few weeks ago, we visited a friend who recently moved nearby. They sold their house in NJ and got this place that looks, well, amazing to say the least. Floor to ceiling windows on the first floor, as well as the kids' bedroom, an indoor pool in a sprawling backyard, pretty much a massive expanse of property.

From the outside their house look so inviting both to friends and unwelcomed strangers. We've all heard horror stories of a great looking property and robberies that frequently occur because of lack of home security. Fortunately, one of our friends work with ADT Home Security and advised this family that good, reliable home security systems ADT should be immediately installed to protect not only their home, but most importantly, their family. We all know that things can happen beyond our control, but with this home security feature, we can avoid bad situations from turning to worst.

ADT Home Security Systems is a first choice for us as well. We should be aware that large, massive houses are not the only the ones that fall victim to robberies nowadays. Having a reliable company that has been in the security industry for a long time, using the latest technology to look after your home is one of the best investment in your property you'll make.

Craving for Malaysian Spice

2008-04-16T09:37:00.006-05:00

After a doctor's appointment last week, we made sure to stop by and eat at one of our favourite Malaysian restaurants in Flushing. I've been craving for Roti Chanai and since the one we frequent in Chinatown at Canal Street is a little bit further from home, this place is the second best alternative.

No trip to this place is complete without the Roti and Veggie Spring Roll. Nom. Nom.

Since J's gout attack just recently subsided, we opted for the Pompano with Belachan Sauce, Kangkung with Belachan Sauce (not pictured) and Salted Fish Fried Rice (another favorite). Man, the Belachan sauce has got some serious heat to it, ang lakas sa kanin, pero ang sarap!

Salted Fish Fried Rice

Pompano in Belachan Sauce

Really good food for an even better price. How can you go wrong with that?

Tagged!

2008-04-15T13:07:00.003-05:00

Aiyah. Almost two months of no update, bad! I'll make do with a Tag for now, hopefully other things follow suit.

Tagged by Mama Meeya

I AM… expecting a boy this summer. Woohoo!
I WANT… to go on a vacation in a nice, secluded beach, with a mango shake within an arm's reach
I HAVE… been abundantly blessed
I WISH… to finally settle in a professional place where I love what I do, money notwithstanding
I HATE… pretentious and arrogant people. Bah!
I FEAR… the unknown
I SEARCH… for answers online more than necessary

I WONDER… about riding on a rollercoaster with a belly. Not possible?
I REGRET… not being too aggressive when I was in College
I LOVE… my Family
I ALWAYS… kiss the husband goodnight and good morning.
I AM NOT… fond of small talks on elevators
I DANCE… with two left feet
I SING… horribly.
I CRY… over trivial things lately
I WRITE… my name over and over and over when I'm bored
I WON… the Spelling Bee in 5th Grade
I AM CONFUSED… about the ending on No Country for Old Men. Huwaaat??
I NEED… a massage. My back is killing me.
I SHOULD… start doing some work! :D
THE LAST THOUGHT YOU GO TO SLEEP WITH IS… "Now, this is a comfortable position"

Free Rice

2008-02-28T12:56:00.000-05:00

Bide away time and help end world hunger, one word and twenty grains at a time.

Seeing the Light

2008-02-25T15:13:00.001-05:00

Since I don't see Old Man Winter leaving the coast any time soon, I'm getting sick of the roman shades in our living room windows. They're red and they make the living room dark and gloomy and, well, colder. One of these days I'm taking those down. I need some semblance of Spring in this dreary weather.

Giants Ticker-Tape Parade

2008-02-05T14:34:00.000-05:00

I totally forgot that the Giants Parade on Broadway was today and didn't bring my camera. Too bad because our office had a great bird's eye view of the actual parade. This is the most decent picture my phone cam managed to take.

It was really exciting, we were throwing shredded paper and magazines from the office window heheh. Rain notwithstanding, the crowd really showed their love for the Giants that day. I'm not sure if the sanitation staff shares the same sentiment when they start cleaning up the mess though.

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2008-02-05T13:38:00.000-05:00

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Like Them Specs?

2008-01-30T14:32:00.000-05:00

My contact lens supply will be running out in a couple of months and I'm thinking about getting a new pair of glasses as spare, since my old one is starting to look battered. Perfect timing too, when I chanced upon Zenni Optical $8 Rx Glasses. I dont plan on investing big bucks since these specs would only serve as my back up, so this site is such a great find because it offers a huge selection of frames with different types of lenses. And with a price like that, how can yo go wrong? With shipping and handling charges for a flat fee, you can get as many pairs as you want. A really great offer!

A Little Bit of Paree!

2008-01-29T09:44:00.000-05:00

I haven't been rocking in the kitchen as much as I want to these past few weeks. I just have no will power to do anything at all. However, I'm looking into taking a couple more classes at ICE again by Spring. I've always wanted to try making Nigella Lawson's recipe of the French Pistachio Macarons, but I've heard of horror stories that the cookie became too flat thus making the pastries a little unsuccessful. I might take a class on how to make 'em properly, hopefully my cookie does not crumble (bad pun).

Look at them babies. Don't you wanna sink your chompers on them?

Kitchen Adventures

2008-01-16T09:25:00.001-05:00

One of the things we're planning on the homefront for this year is renovating our "70s inspired" kitchen, as it were before we moved in some months ago. The walls are plastered with psychedelic colored wallpaper and when things are quiet and still in the kitchen, you can almost hear them crying to be stripped down.

Ideally, I'd like to have new kitchen gadgets - a cool new fridge, a monster oven for cooking and baking and the best dishwasher. Though for sure this would all depend on how far we can stretch our budget, I'm already shopping around for the most cost effective and efficient appliance to get.

We don't use our dishwasher often but it's a good thing that I can visit a website to compare and read reviews about different washers. A lot less hassle than going from one store to another.

Lazy Bum

2008-01-10T14:04:00.000-05:00

Now that the holidays are over, and the feast of the Three Kings is over and done with, I have no excuse not to put away the christmas ornaments at home. A couple of days after christmas I took down the tree, thinking I could do a heads up and that by New Year's I'll be done. Alas, it all ended there. I'm too lazy to pack the rest away.

Good luck to me.

Europe Travel

2007-12-11T14:01:00.000-05:00

It’s almost that time of the year when I cross off a few things from my “Things to Do Before I Turn 30” mental list. The last year has been great, for the most part, J and I found ourselves traveling to destinations we never thought we’d set foot in. Like last Christmas (no, I won't get in to that song), we spent Christmas in London, and boy we enjoyed it there! It's a lot like NY but with the great tourist attractions like the Big Ben, the Buckingham Palace, and of course, the London Bridge. We didn't have a hard time commuting because the Metro is so efficient and are in very close proximity of these must-see sites.

After spending Christmas there, we hopped on a Eurostar train to the City of Lights, Paris. I daresay it's the quintessential destination for couples, young and old alike. On our first night, we went straight to Arc de Triomphe, along the famous Champs Elysee, and the following day headed to the Eiffel Tower. We also made sure to visit the Louvre Museum to see the famous painting of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. It's a little bit overwhelming, finally seeing these great attractions in person. I'd love to go back there, two days and a half seem like a very short time to enjoy it. I want to discover more of the city's culture, get lost in the different arrondisement, and explore the gustatory delight that Paris is known for.

Next year, I'm seriously considering bingeing on crackers and coffee for lunch, as I want to travel to Barcelona. It's one of my must-see city in Europe, because it has its mix of modern and traditional culture. I'd love to visit the Sagrada Familia, the Gothic Cathedral, Musee Picasso and the tree-lined street of La Rambla. Of course, all these activities will be sustained by exploring their food while we gallivant in their parks. Ah, Life.

I can't wait. I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed on this one.

Barcelona Image courtesy of Barcelona.com

Office Schmurty

2007-12-06T10:27:00.000-05:00

We have to go to J's work's holiday party at this semi-sosy place in midtown tomorrow, and I'm not too keen on going because a) I have nothing to wear; b) it's going to snow and I'd hate to have to lug my plastic botas to work along with a possible shining shimmering splendid outift for the night; c) I'd much rather go to a party where people sit by communal tables. J is expectedly annoyed at me for not wanting to go and for complaining too much. Bah. Like I don't already know that.

I might just swing by H&M later after work to see if I could find something holiday party-ish to wear. This is so typical of me, waiting until the last minute to do things I should have done weeks before.

Let It Snow!

2007-12-01T14:30:00.000-05:00

We had our first snow of the season this morning:

Slushy days are here!

Tell Me Something I Don't Know

2007-11-28T10:25:00.000-05:00

Big paycheck means less housework for married women.

A researcher at the University of Massachusetts Amherst found that big paychecks
equal less cooking and cleaning in a study of 918 women in double-income
families.

I don't understand why they had to conduct a study for this, I could have told them this right off the bat and pay me so I can order take-out all the time or get a housekeeper.

Your Next Door Action Hero

2007-11-24T10:30:00.000-05:00

My hair is starting to look like a cross between MacGyver's and Fernando Poe Jr. You know, sideburns, long back that's flipping outwards. Hey, come to think of it, I look like an action star, the only thing missing is the leather jacket and I'm ready to go to an empty bodega with crooks and gangsters, and then pounce on them contrabidas. Kapow!

I'm getting a haircut next week, I can't take this anymore.

You Can't Fight a Losing Battle

2007-11-12T14:40:00.000-05:00

There's another street fair on Broadway today because of Veteran's Day. Gaaah, I ate too much again, I can't resist! The gyro and the corn/mozarella sandwiches were calling my name! And to think I had rice with danggit this morning, and had a baon of two pork empanadas.

Wala na. Losing the annoying pounds is still a constant uphill battle.