Rock of Ages

I probably expected too much

My 2 cents


Downside:
- cheesy
- too much tongue
- no depth to the story, no depth in the relationships of the characters
- for a ROCK musical, it's a little glee-ish
- the 'Cant Fight this feeling anymore' was funny but does not seem to be helpful to the musical
- most of the time i don't understand Tom Cruise's gibberish and if there was supposed to be a punchline in there

Upside:
- the female lead has so much talent
- the costumes were fantastic
- hair and makeup and set were also good

I give it 3.2 stars.

Your thoughts?

photo by http://silencenogood.net

Sonja, you are my Cuppy cake

In my other blog, I really always rant about how much I semi-hate Bonifacio global city buses, but in truth, I love Bonifacio Global City very, very freakin much. (Light bulb moment) I probably should write a post with photos regarding this so called love, but that would be for later.

Anyway, one of the reasons why I love working here in BGC, though it's so far, is the food! There's food everywhere... Also, aside from the usual fast food chains, there are a lot of restaurants that pop up which boldly cater to unique tastes, like Cha Time, Florings, the Guac Truck, Singaporean restaurant beside Chatime, Kitchen's Best Cakes (which are the awesomest), etc.

 

I think some find it cool to share in FB
 that they ate at Sonja's, haha..
just like I did

Also, one of my favorite dessert places is the very successful Cupcakes by Sonja... which is wildly popular because of its 'cult following'. I think customers make it a point to share in FB or twitter that they ate here. Some even include photos of the beloved cupcakes or of themselves eating 'em. My favorite part when I go to Sonja's is whenever I open the door of the store and I begin to be enveloped by the aroma inside. It's like lazy Saturday afternoons with my mom who loves to bake. Back when she liked to bake. Not that I'm saying she can bake, as well hahaha. Anyway, I also think the biggest reason for Sonja's success is still, of course, the CUPCAKES. They are heavenly, soft, reasonably priced. I have not found any cupcake that would match hers. I am not really a food critic so I am not sure what would be a great way to describe great cupcakes, but yeah, they're pretty great.

One thing to note though when eating there for the first time is that the cupcakes are best eaten in the store, on the tables set outside, with a fork and on a saucer. You might think this is silly to actually use utensils for a small cuppycake, but this way, you will be able to slowly savor the cupcake. If you eat it by just biting on it, you will be overwhelmed with the sweetness and you will also be "hinayang" that your 60-peso (to 100-peso) cupcake will be devoured in seconds. No, I say, sit down on the table, and savor the cupcake.

Red Velvet Vixen
and Strawberry Cheesecake

Also, be adventurous with  your choices. My favorites are Chocolate Surprise (haha not so adventurous) and Red Velvet Vixen. I'm not a big fan of the Lemon Drop. I just hope some of the other cupcake flavors are available when i visit next time since not everything in the menu is available on the store in one day. I'm checking the site now and ooh, FlufferNutter looks interesting... (hmmmmmmmm)..

Oh well, okay. I probably should pass by there later on the way to Market Market. Or maybe not, depends on how much i'm trying to stick to my diet.

Haha.

Have a sweet day!,

Kcat

PS. I am not getting paid for this. okay.
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Cupcakes by SONJA is located at1C 03 Serendra Piazza, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Summer is hotter with Banana Boat Sunscreen Lotion, Schick, & Nuffnang

"What is your ideal Nuffnang summer?"

My ideal nuffnang summer would be unique trips and discovering the beauty of Pinoy spots nearby.. like for example, going to Villa Escudero,eating in Isdaan in Pampanga, swimming in Bolinao, going on a history tour in Corregidor, enjoying the falls in Pagsanjan… all of which are just a few hours from Manila and you get a unique experience without spending so much for airfare and accommodation. I would love to visit these places especially when I’m with my Mom and Dad and sister and brother who all give me such happiness.

This year too, I might be spending summer with an additional person, a special someone, so summer this year is really something to look forward to. Hehe.. summer lovin,… I truly love the feeling. Pray that everything goes well between us.

Have a good day!


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"Banana Boat Sunscreen Lotion. We've got you covered."

Glee - Rumor Has It (Mash Off episode)

Good way for Glee to shake things up a little bit by performing this mash up inspired by Adele's hits: Rumor Has It/Someoone like you.



I think the Troubletones are actually a lot better!.. or maybe I'm just tired of the New Directions usual format :)

The Help (movie)

Hi i'll probably compose a short blog article since Im posting this secretly from the office. A short break from Monday stress.

I cannot help but rave about a wonderful movie I was given the privelege to watch this month. It's entitled The Help, starring Emma Stone, who is one of my newest favorite actresses.

Im not a movie critic, let me begin with that. you wont expect a detailed commentary about the movie from me.

What I liked about the film was when the lead character, Ablene, a black maid, believed that she has the ability to make people feel special. She has a special mantra that she whispers to baby girl, her ward, whenever she wakes up: "You is kind, you is smart, you is important...". This she repeats and repeats to the little girl until she believes she is loved and that she is indeed important. Baby girl has been born to a young mother who doesnt know how to care for a little girl.

I learned that anyone has the capacity to make others value themselves if we all just tried.

The film did not end the way most people would want it to. Skeeter was left by her first boyfriend, did not regain her childhood friends, Ablene lost her work after an emotional verbal showdown with the antagonist, the maid who stole the ring was still in jail,.. but still the ending gave me an impression that there is hope amidst all those trials.

I loved the film. It's funny & amusing at some points but thought-provoking too. I hope you would like it as much as I did.

4.5 stars for me :)

Have a good day!

Kcat