THE ILOILO ESPLANADE

Saranggani Representative Manny "Pacman" Paquiao and Senator Franklin Drilon together with the local government officials of Iloilo inaugurated the Iloilo Esplanade last, Saturday, August 18, 2012.  It is the project of the latter that started its development since 2011.  The 1.2 kilometer esplanade is a recreational place for walking and jogging.  There is also aerobic activity during early in the morning and late afternoon hours.  The esplanade was designed by the international renowned architect Paulo Alcazaren who developed the Singapore wharf and it's where the name was inspired at the same time.

As one of those curious people, I visited the Iloilo's newest park yesterday.  Cleanliness is properly observed and maintained.  There are local policemen roaming around to secure the safety of the visitors.  I hope there are some public toilets to build.

I found a coffee shop under the bridge.  It is a relaxing place to watch the sunset at the same time.

Iloilo esplanade is a new place for fitness-conscious individuals.  Aside from viewing decks, there will be food stalls and floating restaurants that will standout soon.

REMINISCING THE HAPPY MOMENT IN TATLONG PULO

It was in 2009 that I started traveling alone or I just invited one or two friends to be with me after I separated with my last partner for more than 2 years.  It was the same year that I started falling in love not with another person but the beauty of Guimaras itself.  Since then, I visit the neighboring island from time to time.

I enjoyed being single but not alone or lonely.  I have set of friends of course!  I felt guilty though because I was not able to be with them all the time when I was in a special relationship.  2009 was the year of making friendship up and enjoying my singleness.  Oh yeah!

I spent my Christmas day 2009 with Socsy and Albert.  We went to Tatlong Pulo in Guimaras. The government owned island was recommended by our tour guide Richard.

There are so much activities to enjoy in the island.  We stayed just a half day but it was fun!

1.  There's a lighthouse.
2.  We enjoyed sunbathing and swimming.
3.  Had bonding in an open-cottage.
4.  We tried rock climbing.
5.  The locals are friendly by nature.
6.  We watched the white sand storming.
7.  We enjoyed the clear water collecting sea shells.
8.  We went island hopping and boating too!

I missed the place especially this time that I am just at home resting on weekends.  The photos make me smile and remember the happy moments in Tatlong Pulo.  I missed Socsy and Albert as well!

THE THORN AND THE ROSES

The internet connection took me so long to update my blog.  Blame it to Globe tattoo!  Its connection err service sucks!  It has very slow connection during peak hours, almost 20 of 24 hours.  It only has speed connection at dawn time.  Do I need to wake up that early?  Oh well, I need to go to work as early as I can to avoid salary deductions (insert wink or sad face).

I've been in the company for 13 years now.  Yeah, do I have to call myself as one of the loyal employees.  Maybe yes.  Actually, I didn't like the nature of my work but I used to it already.  The salary is just enough.  What makes me stay and love more is the relationship between employees.  My co-employees treat me so well.  We help each other not only in work related problems but also in personal needs.  Kasi, sa isang company dapat may pakikisama and that's what I learned from my co-workers.

Some of them left for the change of career or live for good but I can't forget them. I missed their presence but I have their good thoughts still.  I missed my Sir as well.  They helped me to grow and to learn new things everyday.

You are part of the happy moments in my life...

MY TOP 5 RESTAURANTS IN ILOILO CITY

Hello Friends, welcome to Iloilo City- the City of Love.  The home of the sweetest people.  

I am so obsessed with the new photo application online- Muzy.com.  I started making my own photo collection using this application.  I transformed my original photos into a unique photobox, photo collage, picmonkey or 3 in 1 combination.

Here, I created a unique photo collection of my top 5 restaurants in Iloilo City.  

Mooon Cafe

  My best friend, Marigold recommended this Mexican-inspired restaurant and I became one of the regular customers of Robinsons branch then.  However, they closed it and focused in the main branch which is located at Paseo de Iloilo & SM Southpoint, Mandurriao.  Moon steak is my most favorite.

Website:  https://www.facebook.com/moooncafeiloilo
Telephone:  333-2358 ; 509-5530

BOURBON STREET GRILL AND BAR

It is an American inspired bistro located at Smallville Strip, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.  American BBQ ribs is the all time favorite.  And I love their Signature square pizza.  They serve lunch & dinner.  It opens until midnight from Sunday to Tuesday and until 4am during Wednesdays to Saturdays.

Website:  http://www.bourbonstreet.com.ph
Telephone:  033-3203028

DULGIES DESSERTS & CAFE

My bestfriend Harry is the one who introduced Dulgies to me.  He loves pasta and I love cakes.  Dulgies serves both.  And we both love the Club sandwiches and pastries!  Dulgies is located at Lasallete Bldg., Valeria Street, Iloilo City.

Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/maepido
Telephone:  (033) 338-37-01

PERRI TODD'S 

Perri Todd's is well known for its big all-American burger!  They have two branches, the one near our office at Commission Civil Jaro and the other one near Jaro Plaza but only the latter is available for deliveries.

Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/perritodd
Telephone:  (033) 5083730- Commission Civil branch
                   (033) 5082598- Jaro Plaza

AFRIQUE'S GOURMET

Afriques both have pasta and pizza and steaks in addition.  They have four branches around Iloilo City. I can say I have an Italian appetite so I can't type more.  I am craving now for both- Afriques special and Puttanesca.

For free deliveries with minimum of 300 php just call:

Valeria branch:  509-60-92
Smallville:  509-49-00
Jaro:  509-28-11
Robinson:  336-34-21


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