McDonald's Shake Shake Fries

Shake Shake Fries & Float Combo

Found this during lunch break at the McDonald's branch across our office building. Almost the same as the seaweed flavored fries that I had a few years ago in Singapore. Their version in the Philippines comes in cheese and barbecue flavors only. I tried the cheese flavor [without the float combo as I'm not really into carbonated drinks] and it's ok, will try the barbecue flavor later today and I hope it tastes better. :)

**UPDATE as of May 29, 2011** Tried the barbecue flavor last Friday and it didn't disappoint! Love ko 'to! ;)

♫You'll Be Lookin' Groovy..♬ - The Mr. Big Hangover

So the Big Day passed and I'm still in this post-concert hangover. You can't blame me. Words can't describe how I felt that day.

Wild World, Wild Crowd.

And the day before that.

Press conference/Meet and greet at the SM North EDSA Skydome.

General Luna and Lip Service did a great job as front acts for Mr. Big. To be handpicked by such a legendary band is a huge deal and I am just so proud. Eric Martin is the most vocal about his fondness for both bands.

General Luna

Lip Service

That was an evening to remember. Spotted in the crowd are some of the local musicians Barbie Almalbis, Aiza Seguerra and Vinci Montaner [of Parokya ni Edgar]. Paul Gilbert, Billy Sheehan, Eric Martin and Pat Torpey gave us all an awesome night.

The Big Dome, The BIG Performance

6th Month [well, almost.]

Vince is about to turn six months this week. At this time, he's already able to push himself up, crawl, rollover and his legs are very strong that it's really tiring to hold him as he tends to do "pseudo-jumps" all the time. Yesterday, mom told me he's able to say the word "Papa" twice and I know Prince is very happy. I'm not in a rush, he'll always be a baby to me no matter how grown up he becomes.

Getting ready for his last shot of 5in1 vaccine.

First taste of Yakimix's chocolate fudge cake. Yum!

The gifts that were given to him for his baptism last month are all very useful. Most of them are toys so I guess we wouldn't need to buy him any more toys until his first birthday. He's a very active baby so play time is crucial. From time to time, he's getting runny nose but we're blessed that he's generally healthy. :)

Be it unto me...

God allows things to happen for a reason. I have faith that He's got great plans. I am praying for things that I want, He knows what my heart desires.

Reunion and Mothers' Day

Few weeks ago, I was browsing Facebook while mom, baby and I are all in bed.

NIX: Ma, do you know anyone named "Charina"? She's got the same last name as ours and she's based in the states.
MOM: I'm not sure but I think your father might know him. Why?
NIX: I've got a friend invite from her few months ago, I never accepted it since I don't know her.
MOM: Accept it. She might be a distant relative.

And so I did. She then added me to a family group and I found this post of another member asking if anyone knows my grandfather. Turns out that a simple "accept friend request" will lead us into finding a long lost aunt that my father and his siblings have been looking for since my grandpa died about six years ago. Last Sunday, at my grandpa's old compound in Kamias, a reunion happened.

[clockwise] Tito Pando, Tita Ruby, Tita Neng, Tita Rodora and Tito Ramon carrying Vince

Too bad dad and their other brother is in Sibuyan [grandpa's province] at that time and couldn't join them but I know this is just a beginning of something new. Happy Mothers' Day and welcome to "Mang Rudy's Family", Tita Rodora! :)