{ Music One with Erika }

One of my Japanese students Erika Natsume ( back when I was still working as an ESL teacher) has arrived here in the Philippines to study English. I still remember our classes being jolly and hyper and so full of charisma and interest. We decided to meet up and of course, with some of my teacher friends. Namely, Cherry, Tara and Selena.

As you all know, I took a board exam some time ago and was able to make it. And due to the tension and pressure I was facing at that time, and most especially, those extra hours at home, I've gotten a bit chubby. I need to get a workout from here on out. Haha.

Music One is a movie house similar to my previous post . You can choose either to sing with friends or watch a movie. It has a very unique interior. Their lounge has some comfy sofas and not to mention, beautiful chandeliers hanging on the wall.


So majestic isn't it? It has such a wonderful feel to it and I can't point what.


The view outside our window from our room. :"D

A one hour session costs PHP 298. There is also a consumable rate wherein you get to use the room for a maximum of three hours with food and drinks included, for a price of (more or less) PHP 800. 





Getting to sing with my friends after such a long time made my adrenaline rush. The thought of having friends that were with you when you were having the blues made me feel butterflies inside my heart flutter with happiness. And yes, I DO know that didn't make sense. Haha. I just miss them so so much. How long has it been? Four months I guess. But nothing has changed. We bonded like before. It was heart-melting. Friendship is REALLY one of the greatest things a girl could have.

Movie One is located at the second floor of The Walk building in I.T. Park. 



And also, I am very thankful that I was given the opportunity to meet up with Erika. Erika, stay pretty, happy and healthy. Keep improving. I will surely miss you. And continue studying the Bisaya language. Haha. きっとマタいつか.

Your random blogger,

MAU

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{ It's a Guilty kind of Pleasure }

As a blogger, I am honored to have collaborated with GuiltyPleasures Online Shop. They established an online shop through Facebook and continues to serve customers with excellent service and client-centered ideas.

It all started way back in April 2010 ( though they have uploaded some items for sale in December 2009) when three friends decided to share one thing in common to the public. Their simple pleasures in life. After their graduation, their number of customers increased gradually in Davao City. The items were basically pre-loved clothes, accessories and customized costumes for cosplay. Moving on with life and having jobs and busy schedules, they decided to sell more items through the shop little by little.

Why the name GuiltyPleasures? Each of us has their own pleasures in life and we're all guilty about it. Well, mine for one, is karaoke-ing. And I'm proud to say I AM GUILTY. Haha. In their case, one loves items with the color pink in it, the other loves cosplaying and lastly, one likes making conversations with people they later became friends with. Thus, the name.

These are some of the lovely and adorable items they are selling.

Today, I got Suna Hara to model for me wearing the shop's items. The concept is about freedom. Sorry for the LQ photos. Uploader destroyed quality. ;_;

Cute earrings from GuiltyPleasures for only 60PHP...

...and a lot of wonderful trinkets and Korean apparel found here with affordable prices.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Guiltypleasures_Onlineshop-PAGE/145273218913623

Prices range from 30PHP and above.

Matched with an adorable green top...

&

...studded shorts.

I just love how the studded pattern at the back of the shorts stand out. ♥

These items are found here:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Guiltypleasures-Wholesale-Items/165492936963194

Prices range from 100PHP and above.

All in all, I would like to thank GuiltyPleasures Online Shop for entrusting me with your items and giving me the opportunity to blog about them. It is such an honor. C:

❤ FYI - The following  items from GuiltyPleasures Online Shop were sent to me for free. I'm not being paid by the shop to make this blog.

Your RANDOM blogger,

Mau

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{ Manggahan }

Yup. That's it. That is the title I will have for this blog. Manggahan. Manggahan is a visayan term meaning " a place with many mango trees".  Here, in this case, is the name of a restaurant located at 30 Wilson st., Apas , 6000 Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines.

This is Manggahan's front

I would like to thank Mary Palompon for the invitation. Her thanksgiving party was held here at this place so I decided to blog it all out.


This is the restaurant's stage where they have live bands performing every Fridays and Saturdays. Sad to say, we didn't get to watch a band perform since we visited the place on a Thursday. :D

My point of view.

The counter.

When Mary sent me an invitation to her thanksgiving party and told me the name of the venue, I was like " Say what again?". Yes. With that name, you will wonder. But have you ever wondered why it's called that way? Well, this; I tell you. They have many mango trees located at the back of the restaurant as an extension of the place. Thus, the name.

I just took this shot from the inside.

Manggahan offers a wide variety of grilled meat and seafood dishes, Filipino and Chinese cuisine alike. They also serve exotic meals like Crocodile Sisig for 188 PHP ( Yes, it is sisig made up of crocodile meat) for those who have adventurous taste buds. You can dine in an air-conditioned room or dine outside under the shades of the mango trees.

Their prices are surprisingly low. Their prices for unlirice for mais or corn and humay are 20PHP and 25PHP respectively.

We enjoyed the mouthwatering food and its stupendous unique taste. ♥ It was an all out experience for me.

They also serve alcoholic drinks. So if you want to waste the night away with your friends and still be in a place where good ambiance is present, Manggahan is perfect for you. As you can see, Guada is having a drink herself. :3

We spent the whole evening here before heading out to karaoke again. Me, and my friends. Haha. ♥

Your random blogger and her friends,

Mau ♥

For more details about this place:

https://www.facebook.com/manggahancebu and please contact 09228203971 / 2603300.

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{ A Night of Movie and Magic ♥ }

Hello guys. Sorry for the late update everybody but since I'm always at home, facing my computer and playing games like a  lazy old woman, I haven't had the chance to blog about something new and interesting. Not until today.

If you and your friends are into popcorn and movies, and has trouble looking for an affordable place but yet with awesome facilities, this movie house is for you.

DVD ROOM MOVIE CAFE

(located on Salinas Drive, Lahug; just between Tonyos Bar & Restaurant and Golden Cowrie)

This place was established March this year. So it is not yet well known.

They have different kinds of rooms , each with an affordable price. And each room holds a different number of people. The smallest room would be the "Bedroom" that accommodates only two people ( a room with an ACTUAL bed) and the largest room holds 30 people max. It is ideal for parties and celebrations.

( The "Bedroom" is still under observation, so it hasn't got a GO signal for it to be used by the public)

Budget: 150-300 PHP/room. Depending on the room used. The larger the room is, the higher the price ( 300 PHP)

They do not only offer movies as entertainment, but also karaoke. If you are the type of person that loves to sing, I recommend this place. You can either watch a movie or sing to your heart's content, or both. *winks*

It's such a waste that I didn't get to bring my camera on the day they gave Suna and I a tour of the place. I would have taken lots and lots of pictures and show it to you guys. ;_; And also, that tour was unexpected so I was off-guarded as a blogger. Tch.

When I'm going to go there next time, I promise that I'm going to ask the clerk to give me a tour again, and this time, with a camera.

Blogger's promise. >:I

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And now, a quick tour of the place.

This is the movie house's LOUNGE.

They offer a wide range of movies to choose from.

We decided to watch a Korean horror movie, "THE WIG". It's a cold day and it's a great excuse to cuddle with someone. Hahaha.

This room holds 8-10 people max for 200 PHP. With that said amount, two people are free of charge and 30 PHP for additional heads. This also applies to other rooms as well.

Suna and I gave the boys chills with our sudden screams and yells. They complained that even though they expected what would happen next, they would still get startled because of our sudden "Eeeek"s and "Aaaaah"s. This is girl power people! LOL

I think from that actress' facial expression, you would probably guess what would happen next. >D

After the movie, we went to McDonalds to decide what we're going to do next since the night was still young.

After countless ideas, we decided to listen to live bands' playing at TONYOS BAR & RESTAURANT located in Salinas Drive, Lahug. We all had the time of our lives. ♥

Till next time guys. :3

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{ 13979 }

It was the night of July 7, 2012. I was busy being myself bubbly and all with my family just from church. I turned on the wifi and also turned on my laptop. Just the usuals, facebook and stuff.

And then I read a status from one of my friends who took the board exam on my Facebook newsfeed, stating that she is "feeling nervous". I forgot to breathe for a moment. " Is this... what I think it is?" is what I thought at first. I had to comment, I just had to.

And then Guada, ( a mutual friend between my friend who took the board exam and I), messaged me in reply to my comment, that the results will be up between 9-12 am that night. I asked if it's reliable. And she said yes. I felt a slight hit of panic growing inside me. Growing. Dwelling. I was so nervous. I didn't sleep.

I couldn't.

It was past midnight and the results weren't out yet. I amused myself. I mean, me? Having the courage to look for my name on the roster? And I thought I told myself not to. Because it might hurt as heck.

I fell asleep and morning came.

I thought it was one of those moments where rumors start to get the best of us. So I felt relieved somehow.

I logged in my Facebook and there you have it, I saw multiple posts of congratulations with tagged names and people posting their designated roster numbers and their names as statuses.

Everyone was congratulating everyone on Facebook. And what worried me was that I wasn't part of that everyone.

Panic grew inside of me again. I entered the official PRC website on the search box but it was busy. Must be because of the multiple visitors. Anxiety grew. Panic followed. I decided to take a bath. You know, to relax. But it didn't stop. It eventually grew even more.

I was losing hope.

I texted my mom and my cousin. Hoping that they would have much more luck in their offices checking the site. My cousin told me the site was also busy in their place. Mom too. I was getting depressed.

I went to my room. Checked my phone. 3 missed calls, and 3 messages.

MISSED CALLS:

My cousin

My mom

and

Jo

I wondered why Jo called. Must be because she wanted to comfort me or something.

TEXT MESSAGES:

2 messages from mom asking instructions on how to check the site and one message from a friend of mine stating:

" CONGRATULATIONS MAU. YOU PASSED."

I reread the message over and over again. I couldn't believe my eyes. Who would want to joke around like that? And it could also mean one possible thing.

I jumped up and down with glee, mumbling words that aren't found in the dictionary and went to my altar and thanked God.

♥

The feeling is bittersweet. I was only happy for about 10 seconds. Don't ask why. :3

I was lucky and blessed enough that I got to pass the exam on my first take. I praised Jesus. :'((((((

After that time-stopping moment, Jo sent me a message " CONGRATULATIONS" and shiz. :) And people started to congratulate me on Facebook.

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Congratulations to all the new RNs especially to my friends.

HAPPY THREE FRIENDS:

Guada, Mary and I ♥

We are all nurses nooow.

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JUST YOUR AVERAGE RANDOM BLOGGER,

MAU

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{ Immediate Test Shots }

I know you guys are going to consider me a douche bag after this but I'm not going to spill any information regarding my new camera. Haha.

Only that it is CANON. 

My sister just arrived in the Philippines from New York and bought me a very very simple bundle. ♥ Thankkkk you so much.

Since I was very eager to shoot with this baby, I decided to share the test shots I had today. Haha. All in all, it was awesome.

TEST SHOTS:

It's not the camera I had in mind but I guess you could say, this will do.

Remember my 2013 wishlist?

http://mausarcon.blog.com/2013/01/12/2013-wishlist/

#2 is up and at 'em. Haha.

Try to guess what unit it is. :">

But prolly in the future, I might blot out the whole secret and of course, its wonders. Haha.

Your random blogger,

MAU

CHUUUUUUUU ♥

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