Lola Ely's Tapsilog

Lola ely's Tapsilog

Condiments please...

The home of Robin Padilla...Lola Ely's Tapsilog along Felix Huertas in Tayuman near University Belt in Manila. During my FEU days, I would hear a lot of stories about how Robin Padilla made Lola Ely's a favorite tapsilog spot in Manila. As you enter their simple canteen you can see lots of pictures of Robin Padilla posted in their wall with Lola Ely. But that was a long long time ago. He may have forgotten Lola Ely but the famous canteen during the 80's have never forgotten the marks of their favorite actor. I brought my hubby here just to let him taste the famous tapsilog of all time. The taste is still the same but the quantity...hmmm looks like a mini tapsilog for us. Hehehe well, It's ok the price is very cheap though. Anyway, my hubby was able to manage 3 tapsilog and 1 lumpiang gulay. I only had 1 tapsilog and very filling already. I even had take away order for my bro. He even commented on the amount of tapsilog, the size of the egg and the rice..oohhh he said he thought it was for my baby... Another comment we had was their condiments section. What can you say bout their vinegar, fish sauce and soy sauce... Very 80's...They haven't changed their style since then. And it's very homey for me. They never tried to compete on how others would pattern on the evolving styles on how foreign neighboring countries serve their foods, they had their own style and it's truly Filipino. Filipinos are well known for trying to reuse anything that can still be used. And this is one way of saying we help conserve and manage ecological waste.

Envy Him!!!

Whole Lotta Cars

WOW!!!

My young boy love cars since he was born... These are SOME of his car stockpile. Well I said some because, other cars from his collection were already given away for his yearly gift sharing for Ma-Aga ang Pasko sa Jolibee. These are among his favorties. Others were displayed and others were kept in the storage. As you can see his big cars were all remote controlled cars from US, Europe, and Asia. Yeah!! Everywhere he goes he buys. Lightning Mc queen collection is one of his favorites, from pull back cars, remote controlled cars, talking cars even cars on a cake display... Everytime he talks to his granny, he would utter cars, cars and cars. At his age he has mopre than 100 hotwheels, 20 remote control cars, 40 pullback cars, 20 TOMI, 30 Ferrari collection (even the latest collection from shell, Ferrari Keychain). It doesn't matter to him if it's expensive or not, as long as he likes the look, he gets it. If you will talk to him about cars, I'm sure you'll assume you're talking to a grown up boy because he knows a lot about cars. Mind you, even the basics of driving, he knows. At his early age, well, he's 4 yrs old now, He can drive our car. He knows how to turn the steering wheel like a big boy driving. He can maneuver it and shift gears accordingly. Only the pedals can't be reached by his short legs yet. We are still waiting for another year and my gift would be a Tuazon Driving Enrollment. we are so proud of our kid. And we will support him all the way. Especially his uncle Eric. Railey want's to be a famous drifter. He doesn't fancy rally that much, but drifting is his ultimate ideal.

A month before christmas

Exactly 1 month before Christmas DAy and I simply can't help wishing and hoping for great gifts. Or some changes in my life. Here are some ideas i have in mind..... wishlist...
15 Personal wishes:
1. Olympus SLR E-3
2. External drive for my laptop (stand alone)
3. HTC phone
4. A new ODM watch
5. Suzuki Swift. (although i wish to have subaru but swift is more realistic for me)
6. Grand vacation with the whole family
7. Epson printer
8. Charriol bracelet
9. Complete Ariel Rivera Album
10. Long hair
11. A new Ariston Oven
12. Omega necklace
13. MAC Makeup
14. Marie France treatment
15. Family portrait

15 Wishes for Others:
1. Good future for my kids and nieces
2. Tuazon Racing School gift certificate for Railey
3. Complete Hello Kitty Room showcase for Rica
4. A good partner and peace of mind for Aphol
5. A house for my MOM in LAW
6. Perfect job abroad for my hubby
7. Business for my bro
8. Slimmer mom
9. Healthy baby for kaye, kym, jasmin and jane...
10. Ate Lina's son be released from jail
11. Happiness for Kay and mai
12. More time with Tarra's family and her twin
13. More time with Janice and family
14. Happiness for Ate baby and Ate flor
15. Food for all poor people on christmas eve

Sunday Lunch

This sunday was my bro's birthday celebration. So had not just an ordinary lunch but a sunday feast. It was a very hearthy lunch since I was the one who cooked everything...(naks) Anyways, I've had a few favorites among my work of art... My Kangkong with kung pao sauce, my alltime favorite spaghetti, and the ever famous lumpiang shanghai. Very satisfying because it's cooking that i loved doing best after playing with the kids. Can't really tell how I was able to cook my masterpieces because it's really a secret... hehhehe sorry but since cooking pasta is my forte, I can cook it by the heart. Kangkong, this is the first time i am cooking this dish but I tell you!!! Very great... hehehehe...

Sign mo, Laugh ko

This is a sign which will make the smokers really happy. All the while I thought filipinos are becoming health conscious, but wait there's more...ehehhehe. If the maker of this sign wants to be unique, well, he got what he wants.. very unique... heheheh Begging you to smoke huh!

One Great Mommy Moment

We are so fond of taking pictures. Capturing great moments and making it really memorable. This photo was really a great portrait of happiness.... Can you see how happy my baby Rica was??? She was really crying of happiness... hehehhe ...kidding aside, Rica was holding her milk bottle while we were preparing this shot. She was happy and smiling at my bro while the cam was being prepared. When it's about time to shoot, Ate Lina took her bottle and my bro took the shot, we didn't know that Rica was about to cry already. We didn't know until we saw the picture. She was quietly frowning and we were all smiling. We just laughed at it because she was the only one sobbing in this great picture.. well we thought a great picture, and it turned out to be a cutie pose... It's great being a mom and it feels great to be able to capture the moments of my baby. Having captured all her facial gestures.. Don't worry Rica I'll keep this pic and when you're in your teens, I'll make sure you'll deny everything......hahahahaha....

Opposites Attract

MY friend aphol... She's one great person with full of dreams and ideals. Well, I guess she gets her strength from all her dreams... We've been friends since our single days. But now we've gone a long long way. Our friendship may not be always sweet as an icecream but for me it's a too good to be true friendship. Because we have an exactly opposite mind set. Heeeheh sometimes ideas clashes through but still we manage to learn and get along with each other. I love her and always willing to share emotions with her. I also love her family and I treat them as my own too. We bond and we love shopping and spa. Things were still the same since the day I met her. She's still the same person I used to know. The only difference....I gained weight and she doesn't.. argghh... hehehe...