Mulberry or Balenciaga?

I've been contemplating since December on whether to get the Mulberry Oversized Alexa (MOB) in Wintermelon or the Balenciaga City (BC) bag in Mimosa.

Since summer is already here I am into bright and happy colors!!

I would love to have the MOB because you don't often see people carrying this brand, thus making you stand out a little bit more than the rest of the purse lovers! I also love the style.

BUT

I also want the Balenciaga City in Mimosa! I just love the bright yellow color!! It looks brighter than the wintermelon of MOB, and besides Balenciaga is known for producing really good bags!

oh and their prices are similar..... decisions decisions decisions.. I hope I can have both!

Yakimix

The first time I tried Yakimix was when my friend brought me here. It was a weekday and we met for lunch. Honestly I was impressed since there weren't so many people inside, the food looked fresh and the place was clean.

So I decided to introduce it to my family.

Before going there, I decided to make a reservation, unfortunately the person on the other line told me that the reservation is already closed. So thinking that maybe because it was a Saturday dinner I asked her if we can move it to Sunday dinner instead, the answer is still no. Hmm I asked if there was an available slot for Sunday lunch.. still none! Errrrr what about the next Saturday? or the next Sunday? Lunch or dinner? either one is fine! NONE!

So since I am so desperate we went that same day at 5:40 pm! yay!! We got a table! But I noticed that at 6pm almost all the tables were occupied and there were a lot of people queueing outside! Reservations officer was not lying!! hahaha!

We visted the place a few more times and unfortunately we always go through the same dilemma. Either we wait for hours or go to the place very very early.

Tips:

1. If you are very hungry at 5pm and ready to have dinner, visit the place.

2. Try the sukiyaki, it tastes soooooo good!

3. Sushi and sashimi are good too. Not as fresh as the one in Spiral or Kimpura but decent enough compared to Saisaki (LOL!)

4. All the meat for grilling tastes good! It's oily but whatever, the oilier the better anyway!☺

5. If you are so conscious of your health or figure or just likes to eat boring stuff then please do yourself a favor and avoid this place.

6. I normally order water instead of the bottomless drinks, its not good anyway and besides I need more space so I can eat more sukiyaki!

7. You need to spend around Php500-600 per person.

Oh, by the way, this dilemma is for the Tomas Morato and Trinoma branch only. I'm not sure if other branches will give you the same problem. ☺

Yakimix Tomas Morato (Forum Bldg.)

270 Tomas Morato, QC

+632 3939100

+632 3328073

Yakimix Trinoma

Level 4

+632 9010057

+632 8614022

Yakimix Greenbelt

3rd Floor

Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center

Makati City

+632 4755153

Yakimix Macapagal

Hobbies of Asia

Macapagal Blvd. Pasay City

+632 3878120

+632 3878112

Yakimix MOA

Ground floor, SM Mall of Asia

Entertainment Mall, Paranaque City

+632 8361535 to 37

Manila Manila Manila (March 25-27, 2011)

I went home for the weekend, although it was only for a very short time, I know I am luckier than most Filipinos working abroad because I get to go back home at least once a month. But of course I will never get used to the goodbyes.☹

I love Manila, despite the traffic and pollution and the undisciplined bus and jeepney drivers(*#$@$!!!!!!)!!!! Why? Because I get to enjoy my favorite food, the super big malls, my noisy family, good restaurants and so much more. But basically it's all about the feeling of just being home.

So what did I do while in Manila???

Attended piggies Graduation ceremony.

Lunch at Abe's (the aligue (crab fat) is my all time fave and TO DIE FOR!)

Dinner with friends.

Photo shoot at Picture Company.

Dinner at Yakimix.

Breakfast at Jollibee for some Longganisa Meal. (yummy!!!)

Squidballs for afternoon snack.

**Will try to provide feedbacks/reviews for some of these places I visited hopefully in my next post.

I ♥ OPI nail polish (nail lacquer)

I'm really not a fan of branded nail polish, I mean it's only nail polish and it will chip off in like 2 days. But the first time I tried OPI a few months ago I realized it was worth my time and money, it stays on so well! I now have a scheduled mani/pedi day every week because I love trying different colors from OPI!

If you want to try OPI here are some tips:

1. Let it "fan dry" for 15 min.

2. Avoid doing stuff like opening zippers, opening soda cans etc. for 30 min. (this means 15 min on fan dry and another 15 min doing nothing-- total of 30 min)

3. wash your hands

and voila your nail polish will last for a week or even more as long as you're not into carpentry! :) lol!

oh and by the way it is pronounced O- P- I (ow-pi-ay)

Visit their website- http://www.opi.com/

HOME SWEET HOME

Yes, this is going to be my "other home" from now on.

I am actually contemplating for the longest time to reopen this blog but I am too lazy to do it. Last night for no apparent reason, I got so excited to open my account and post something! So today I hid all my previous posts so I can have a fresh start with this blog.

I will be posting reviews and pictures of purchases I will be making, menus and prices of restaurants I will be visiting and anything else that interests me!

So good luck to me!♣