Sometimes, when you think you've got life figured out.. something happens and you're back to being confused and lost. Thats where I kinda stand right now.

Today

I am slowly finding things that are inspiring me.

Its still tough to keep out from pessimistic remarks but I don't think there's completely a way to avoid it. I think you just have to find ways to deal with it otherwise, you'll just never get over it. I bought a couple of brewed iced-tea from Army Navy along with two boxes of Que Rida Mia's Baja Chicken. Withing a few minutes everything was gobbled and gone. 

When you have blessings, its best to enjoy it by sharing it amongst others.

Anyways, good day to everyone and hope you all a good start :D

Cheers,

Karen

We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all gates, all opportunities.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

A good start for a new week. A good change and a much better perspective in life. Its a new chapter of my life I will be unfolding. And together, we shall find out where life takes me. I have made it to a point that, wherever God wishes me to go, I will follow.

I have come to a self-realization that, I am just an ordinary individual. Trying to make a difference and hoping to succeed. And the world is full of opportunities and possibilities for me. It may not be here, or maybe, my timing is just off. But I feel that when the time is right, I'll know. (:

Til then every chapter will be a mystery. Just like a rosary.

Cheers,
Karen

Pretty Little Sisters

Vacation has been quite long and have been trying to make myself useful. Thank God for every blessings and everyone He has given in my life. I never knew I would ever find a passion in cosmetics and make up. Its my actual first time to try on the smokey eyes besides myself and it actually turned out pretty well.

My sister came home on the last minute to get her face-did. And there was no time for mistakes. She ended up looking hot.

Just got these new babies today.
Worth about 3.5k and am pretty happy cos the family will be looking pretty decent on this year's Christmas/ Lent Season.

Mark got me these <3
He said I deserved it :)
Lo.ve.it.

Baby sister Joyce felt like going for a make over and was eager for me to try on my new skills.. winkwink on her. We were trying out what palette would be best suitable for her look since she had gorgeous eyes I figured the natural look would pull it out on its own. And then she demanded for big looking cat-eyes so we ended up with the smokeys. And then she wanted some shots and boom, guess who was the amazing photographer? Yours truly, of course!

Hot sisters much? Pfft.
Lol, have a good weekend everyone!
Cheers.

Day to Day to Day

Today was absolutely a fun day. It started off weird cos I had to rush to the Post Office to figure out how to claim a parcel of sweets. Its my first time receiving goodies so I was pretty much a lost pup, I ended up asking a really nice manong whom was selling cigarettes close to where I was dropped off and he pointed right directly behind him. Lol, I felt sooo blind. After the hussle in the PO, I went straight to DLS-CSB to meet up with my friend Kat. We ended up going around the building trying to get our clearance sheet signature completed when we ran to Danelle! We had lunch at University Mall's Persian Grill and the Chicken Farsi Sandwich sucked balls. It wasn't worth my Php165. Just sayinnnn'

♥♥♥ Saw me crush @ the gym today ♥♥♥

KILIG TO THE BONES!

DQQQQQQQQQQQQQ!! Need I say more? [:

Mama's treat.

After having an ultimatum in Pampanga's best restaurant, Cabalen.. we decided to shop for a bit to yenno... ease the stress. Mama fell in love with this new tree up in Robinson's Place Ermita. I think they're planning on buying a new tree this year. Who knows? Picture was tooken right after buying 3 new shoes my mom bought for meeeee. Oh, just found out today that my mom's cancer cells dropped from 150 to 85! Miracles do happen. Again, I have no one else to thank but God and everyone who's been praying for her health <3 May God bless you with the same blessings as he's blessed us.

That's about it for now c:

I just realized thattt...

I need a job lol.

Anyone up for hiring me?

Crepes&Cream with family

Life has been a mixed roller coaster ride these past few days. From the death of our uncle to my parents dropping by and paying their respects. To the blessed trips to experiencing amazing cuisines all over Manila. To the fact that my sister won first place in DLSU's Civil Eng Fun Run for 2010. To the mere fact that I have friends who care about me! Its been one hell of a joy ride and I am so grateful to God for giving me a chance to bond with my parents over the short time that was given to us. Its during times like these when you get tested by appreciating what you already have and using it to its full potential to get through all the obstacles life puts you through. Ahh, its all mixed emotions but nonetheless, I'm thankful for everyone and everything that I have.

Was looking for a dress for my little sister, J when I passed through the Crepes& Cream outlet in RPE. Mama treated me to a hot fresh slice of Spicy Tuna Onion Crepes and mmm, YUM! They used Century Tuna's Hot& Spicy stock. I'd reckon their products taste anywhere.

This was tooken yesterday while walking, hence the blurry image. Its Crepes& Cream's infamous Chocolate Temptation. This little number is so heavenly. The combination of every ingredient never fail to make me enjoy every bite. This one's my fav!High 5 on the new nail do! I was suppose to give me a new french tipped nail but blah I gave up after the 6th try. I need to work on my impatience :)

I just purchased a bag from my friend, Nikki.
She sells the most amazing bags&accessories
Love her !
and you can even get your bags according to your liking and taste.

Custom-made!
Check out her site!
ShiQ

LIZ Hobo Bag


~o~

Moving on, thank you Globe. For giving me FREE P300.00 load to call up my relative who's sick back in La Union. And for my KAPATIDERS for cheering me up during boring MM2. Missed bonding time with you guys and its been a while since we've been having catch up momentos alone. Hope to have it soon. Buahaha!

The Picture Is Clearly In Black And White.

My dad's arriving in Pinas today.. at 10.30pm. I know they were just here this april but him coming here wasn't a choice cos as you all may have known, I have been searching for a condo in the taft area of manila so that I would just walk to the uni everytime I have classes.

Plus it's easier and faster to get the unit if the parent or the buyer was there to sign the necessary forms.. unfortunately I am still so-called not authorized to sign any contract as I am underage.. although those paper sheets are screaming out to my ears that they need to be signed. I can't do anything now, can I?

Oh, just came from the province.. and the 8 hour drive today wasn't so bad. Although something bad almost happened to us as t'was raining when we were on the road and one of the cars we came across with suddenly hit the brakes and my uncle, whom was driving swirled the van so violently that one side of the car almost left the ground. But nothing happened cos God was with us and I know He will always keep us protected, no matter what. That's why it's so important that you pray everytime you leave the house or before you hit the road.

Anyways, although my dad's coming here... I still wished that the whole fam came with him. I soo soo mish them!!

Crappy morning

• First off.. I wanna say CONGRATS to my sisters, Kresta for winning in the basketball tournament yesterday in Mumong Sports Complex and to my lil sister Joyce for getting 19/21 in her C.S. quiz. I LURVE you both. Missin' you loads too. *hugs*
  
  
  Anyways, woke up with a crappy headache. Guess that's what you get for stayin' up all night. hehe. Couldn't sleep cos I drank like a gigantic mug of coffee. I dunno why though. I guess I just miss drinking 'em especially at nights before a BIG entrace exam. hehe. Yes, I, Karen.. am finally starting to REVISE before an exam. Shocking, aye? I guess people change sometimes.. - for the good. hehe.
  
  
  :D
  
  
  Oh yeah, I have completed the Asphalt Urban GT in my motorola phone in just less than 2 hours today. hehe. I had ALOT of training from the PS2 back at home.. and to Road Rage 1, 2 and 3. hehe. The day's worth of 8 hours play's finally paid off, eh? :p
  

For those interested, there's a video contest by the Veronica's. Click here if you're interested in joining. It's like you record this great creaative video and if the twins like it, you'll win a prize. It's cool.. so for those fans out there, get your creative skills working and start recording. You never know, you MIGHT just win.


Listening to:

• Nickelback - If Everyone Cared.


• Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend.


• The Veronicas - Leave Me Alone.


• JoJo - How To Touch A Girl.


• Akon - Don't Matter.


• Simple Plan - A Perfect World.

Fashion House still rocks. Lance is still as HOT as ever.. Micheal, the best friend.. still a player. How can you have a crush on your best friend's mom. Worst, sleep with her!! Nikki is still a hottie although she's already pregnant. All I gotta say to Michelle is goodluck with her fasion line cos she's in BIG trouble. And lastly, I hope Maria Gianne dies already. She's 100% mean. No heart in her.

Cool aye? I think it rocks.. err.. rule(?) ehh.. whatever. Both then!

Slow Dance

Have you ever watched kids
On a merry-go-round?
Or listened to the rain
Slapping on the ground
Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight?
Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?
You better slow down.
Don't dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won't last.

Do you run through each day
On the fly?
When you ask 'How are you?'
Do you hear the reply?
When the day is done
Do you lie in bed?
With the next hundred chores
Running through your head.
You'd better slow down.
Don't dance so fast.
Time is short.

The music won't last.

Ever told someone
'We'll do it tomorrow?'
And in your haste
Not see his sorrow?
Ever lost touch,
Let a good friendship die
Cause you never had time
To call and say, "Hi"
You'd better slow down.
Don't dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won't last.

When you run so fast to get somewhere
You miss half the fun of getting there
When you worry and hurry through your day,
It's like an unopened gift...
Thrown away.

Life is not a race.
Do take it slower
Hear the music
Before the song is over.

The poem was written by a terminally ill little girl from the New York Hospital who has cancer; 6 months to live. The poem was sent by her doctor, Dr. Dennis Shields, ProfessorDepartment of Developmental and Molecular Biology1300 Morris Park AvenueBronx, New York 10461. Her wish is that this poem of hers would be discovered by people so that they would learn to appreciate life alittle more. Even with all ups and downs. I know that I, for one will.

Have a nice day everyone!

*hugs*

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Herb crusted tuna with lemon drill orzo pilaf

(Lookin' GOOD aye, matey- mate? :P)

I can't believe I'm saying this.. but I'm learning how to cook already. And not just any oh-so-simple dishes.. I'm talkin' about the Escense of Cooking. I figured that if I stay home.. I would sooner or later have to find my way around the kitchen instead of eating out all the time. So yeah, here's a dish that I'm currently experimenting on. It does have slight burnt parts but hey, at least it is EDIBLE!!

:D

Incase you guys are interested, I'll be writing down the ingredients here:

For the tuna

Ingredients

250 grams Tuna

To taste Salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil

Procedure

1. Get fresh sushi quality tuna.

2. Season to taste with salt, olive oil, pepper, lemon or lime.

For the crust

Ingredients

1 tbsp. Salt

1 tbsp. Cracked black pepper

1 tbsp. Sesame seeds

1 tbsp. Black mustard seeds

1 tbsp. Chopped garlic

1 tsp. Cilantro seeds

1 pc. Egg white, slightly beaten

Procedure

1. Mix all ingredients except egg white.

2. Brush tuna with egg white.

3. Press it into the spices.

4. Brush the tuna again with white egg white.

5. Saute tuna in olive oil, ona and a half minutes on each side.

For the orzo

Ingredients

80 grams Orzo

2 tbsp. Butter

1 tbsp. Chopped onion

1/2 tsp. Chopped garlic

1/4 cup White wine

1 pinch Saffron (optional)

1/4 cup Chicken stock

1/4 cup Heavy cream

2 tbsp. Chopped dill

2 tsp. Lemon juice

To Taste Salt and pepper

Procedure

1. Boil orzo in salted water with oil until al dente.

2. Sweat onion and garlic in butter.

3. Add saffron to white wine and add to the pan.

4. Add orzo and stir thoroughly. Moisten orzo with cream and stock.

5. Add chopped dill and lemon juice.

6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Wasabe Aioli

Ingredients

1 tbsp. Wasabe

2 tbsp. Port wine

1/2 cup Mayonnaise

1 tsp. Garlic

1 tsp. Lemon juice

Procedure

1. Hydrate wasabe with port wine.

2. Mix all ingredients together.

3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Final touches:(if you wanna add 'em up just so the meal is complete)

Garnish

Lemon wheel

Sprig dill

Steamed brocolli; and

Rice (?) [for me the meal is NEVER complete without it.. hee]

Entry for Dennis

Note to Dennis: Dennis you're last comment made me laugh. Thanks man.. People like you are what inspires me from blogging cos you're feedbacks are always interesting and something to look forward to. Haha.. since you've mentioned it, not much HAS been happening with me. I just try to make things happen.. And when they do, I try to make it more interesting then it really is in reality. Yes, this is the person I am becoming here. But I'm glad that you still have the time to check out whatever it is that I write. You seriously rock Dennis!! *grins*

I'm actually running outta things to post here. hehe. so yeah.. I'll be ending this post with a quote that I read from a newspaper today.

Here it is:

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. - Leo Buscaglia.

Silly, non-sensy entry.

hey, Love u too Xioba!! This entry might not make any sense at all but hey.. you don't really have to make sense everytime, right?

Anyways, my sister, Kresta is like starting to act weird. I mean, she started taking pictures of random things like bread and all. Usually I am the one who does that kinda stuff and she used to call me crazy. Now I'm the one giving her the skeptical look.

:)

The youngest, Joyce has gone tall. Give it afew more years she's gonna be as tall as I am. What to do? haha.

My mom's still as childish and as down-to-earth as ever! And my dad, well he still has alil bit of the srtict-streak in him. But hey, I LABB THEM FOR THAT!

Not really doing anything at the moment. Was planning to watch either One Tree Hill Series or The OC Season 3 but turns out the player here in manila was a VCD Player.. not a DVD.

It sucks! But whatever!

haha.