"The only one who can tell you 'you can't ' is you. And you don't have to listen."
It's VEGAS' very 1st FOOD TRUCK EVENT hosted by the best burger truck in Vegas, Slidin Thru!! This Saturday night 8pm-3am! It'll be at Vegas locals' fave spot ... downtown! $3 drink specials of Jameson & selected Beers!!
Today marks 47 months that the bf and I have been together. That means next month, it'll be 4 years. OMG, 4 YEARS!! I still trip because the longest relationship I've ever been in was about 3. 4 years is hella long and for a long distance one at that!! I have a whole other blog post on long distance relationships but I'll finish my draft on that for another time. Anyway, I'm definitely not complaining. Time with him and us went by quick and it was filled with nothing but rainbows and unicorns. I never wrote about it but we went to Arizona for our anniversary last year and it was AMAZING. I also wrote him a poem and it went a little something like this (ps. if your a hiphop fan like us, you'd understand how this poem was inspired):
Although I don't practice Catechism as often or as strict as I used to, I still participate in a few traditions and ceremonies. I'm still spiritual and religious to an extent. And sometimes practicing is just plain food for my soul. Last year I was able to abstain from alcohol for all 40 days and 40 nights. Yes, all types of alcohol for the entire time! It was damn hard but I actually did it. This year for lent I am giving up something else. In fact, a few things. As always informed by the pope and priests, I'll keep sacrifices to myself. I'll give y'all a recap once lent is done. I pray to have strength and perseverance through this period and I hope to reach my goals. May peace be with me.
"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop."
If you treat LOVE or a relationship as a game, you don't deserve to be in it. Stop playin games 'cuz in the end, ALL players of the game gets played.
I gave up alcohol.
Yessir, you heard right and I didn't stutter. Alcohol was by best friend until the night of Fat Tuesday at the Slate Party for M.A.G.I.C. Let it be known I was super floored that night and only remembering bits and pieces. Kris and Abi, the visitors, were the ones taking care of me, the resident, that night! I spent the next day glued to their hotel room bed trying to hold down the crackers and gaterade. I felt miserable. My body and the toilet hated me. From that day forth, I decided to give that up for lent.... and not tell anyone.
I never got to taste the sangria my roomie made for Kazu's Bday party. I never tried the various flavored beers my cousin would bring home from a long days of work. I never toasted a shot for my roomie's 31st Bday. I never drank the free alcohol we got at the VIP table for the Vegas Light Group party. I never drank wine with my romantic French dinner with the BF for our 3 year anniversary. I never not once, drank during spring break in the city of sin.
I learned a lot giving up alcohol during lent. I learned that I didn't need alcohol to have fun or to let loose. I learned that I do loose a bit of weight when alcohol is not a part of my food groups. I learned the art of focus, determination, and perseverance. I learned that if I put my mind to it, I can definitely make it happen. I learned about myself and how much I am really capable accomplishing my goals. I felt refreshed and proud.
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1. Oh , so you're Hawaiian! Can you speak it? -- I'm not Hawaiian. Hawaiian is its own race so I can't claim I'm Hawaiian or else I'm gonna have Hawaiian Sovereignty organizations come knocking on my door. I'm 2nd generation 100% Filipino, born and raised in Hawaii. I know a few Hawaiian words and phrases. If Pidgin counts, I'm fluent.
2. Do you live in grass huts? -- No, unless you live on the indigenous island of Ni'ihau. But on O'ahu and the rest of islands, we have houses, apartments, hotels, and buildings. I live in a house that used to be a plantation style house until we jacked it up in the early '90s. Many houses are still the plantation style houses.
3. Do you surf? -- I can finally say YES.
Up until my most recent trip to Hawaii, I never surfed. I tired and I failed. It's hard and I ain't gonna lie. Standing was the hardest part for me so I bodyboard. I'm not that great at it either but I can do it and I love it. This time, the BF and I took surfing lessons on Waikiki. I learned the proper technique of standing. After the 3rd attempt, I finally got on the board and stayed there. Riding a wave was absolutely INCREDIBLE!! It's one of the most exciting things I've ever experienced! I rode about 5 more waves in one hour. I was beat. Paddling out was the hardest. I understand why most surfers have hot bods. It's a freakin workout but all soooo worth it.
This would probably the longest post I'll ever write but it was hard to leave anything out from my 10-day Hawaiian vacation. This vacation was like chicken soup for my soul after suffering weeks of homesick-ness. I had the best time as always!! My vacation was filled with beaches, fam, my girls, the bf, friends, food, fun, football, hella babies, and a wedding.

Friends. Some of us have them. I have the best of them.

The best thing to do in Hawaii other than EAT ... getting sun-kissed next to a clear blue ocean hearing nothing but the water slowly hitting the shore. Tranquility at its finest.

Back to FOOD. On this vakay, I discovered Pa'ina Cafe. It was originally on the other side of town but now it's only a few steps from in4mation at Ward. They're known for their poke bowls. Lemme say that again... POKE BOWLS. The was probably the most simple and greatest food invention since the Zip Pac! You can order a pre-made Hawaiian Poke Bowl which comes with rice, kalua pork, lomi salmon, and poke. Or you have the option to create your own! Here's how: 1. Pick your bowl size (small or large). 2. Pick your rice (white or brown). 3. Pick your sauce (hot or mild). 4. Choose your poke (shoyu ahi, spicy shoyu ahi, and my fave spicy tuna). 5. Pick your toppings (kimchee, natto, takuan, fukujinzuke, shredded nori, pickled onions, green onions, and my faves seaweed salad, furikake, and teagu). Tada! That's it! 5 easy steps to a party in your mouth!! And let's just say, I've been to this party more than twice on this vacation.

I was honored to witness my two great friends make a vow.

Weddings = High School friends + College friends = A Big Ass Reunion

Had lunch with and old friend, Kel at Goma Tei Ramen Restaurant. This restaurant is fairly new and located at Ward Centers. I've also heard news that they've opened another location at Ala Moana Shopping Center. They're known for their tan tan ramen, a slightly thick soup made with a spicy sesame seed flavor. I usually order the Char Siu Tan Tan Ramen and it never fails. It's ramen is on a whole other level. Check out these positive reviews and tips of Goma Tei on Yelp or Ono Kine Grindz.

Enjoyed dinner with a couple high school friends that I still keep in touch with. Phuket Thai. Yes, the name of this restaurant is hilarious but the food is no joke. They've won numerous awards across the board for being the best! I was fortunate that this was the first Thai restaurant I've ever ate in 1999. It's been my fave ever since.

Another dinner with some of my other girls. Being friends with these lovely ladies were the only good thing that came outta dating my ex (aside from learning that I deserve a man and not a boy). It was definitely a gossip girl night. We ate a local favorite, Ryan's Grill, which features pacific fusion entrees. This is like the Elephant Bar or BJs of Hawaii. I can't leave out that they have a full bar with almost every kind of beer. Some nights, they have live local bands that provide awesome entertainment while eating your mango papaya salsa over steamed pacific halibut and drinking your lava flow.

I love saimin more than ramen. What's the difference? Ramen is strictly a Japanese style noodle soup. Saimin was born in Hawaii during the years of when plantation workers arrived to the islands. It's noodle soup inspired by the Japanese, Chinese, and Filipino. As you can see in saimin, we add spam, char siu, egg, and green onions. Sometimes we also add buk choy, steamed wontons, or shirmp tempura like how Zippy's do it. Shiro's Saimin Haven, in ghetto part of Pearl City I like tos ay, is my favorite saimin cafe! It's a cheap mom and pop restaurant. They have more than just 100 choices of saimin. They also have sides like teri beef sticks, shumai, and plate lunches. A great post-hungover meal ... or not.

This is what I miss the most at 7-Eleven. Only on the islands!! A great snack to pick up on the way to the beach or after a drunk night out. Jack-n-the-Box who?!

More food. Had dinner with some of my other high school friends at Casablanca in Kailua. My first ever Moroccan ecperience of my life. It was so interesting eating with your hands on authentic Moroccan dishes all while sitting on a huge bean bag. Of course I had lamb, which was good. But by the main entrie I was already full eating the appetizers and bread. It was well worth our money. Plus, this spot is BYOB.

In Chinatown, I had a few drinks and listened to great music at Manifest Hawaii. A low key underground venue where only the best Djs spin. The vibe is pretty chill with only a small space for a dance floor if needed. The art work is amazing against the brick wall.

Pre-beach brunch with my loves at Boots & Kimos. A must try while you're headed to Kailua Beach, Kalamas, or Lanikai. Banana mac nut pancakes. I DIE.

The lovely Windward side.

Laying out with the BF at my favorite beach, Lanikai. Velvet sands, warm calm waters, and a spectacular view. Photos can never do any justice on its beauty.

Just around the corner from Ala Moana, Taiyo Ramen Noodle has been one of my fave hole in the wall, late night eateries since 1998. They've also received positive tips and reviews on Yelp so you know it's not a disappointment. I cannot not be in the Hawaii without indulging their famous kim chee fried rice with a side of extra kim chee!

Just one of the boys at Mai Tai's. Live local Hawaiian bands, good music, $5 pitchers, tasty pupus, no cover, no dresscode, good vibes, and having fun with some of my favorite guys.

Tailgated at Aloha Stadium for the UH Football game against Fresno State. Party in the parking lot, BBQ everything, poke, and Heineken. Had up close end zone seats. Twas fun even in the rain! Lost the game real bad. Quarterback sucked.

Partied so hard with my girls that I couldn't get outta bed the next morning for Romy's Shrimp. Oh, just like he good 'ol days! haha. And only in Hawaii, hurricane popcorn & pretzels are served with your bottle at the club! haha


Making my rounds to visit the little ones. Boy, we're getting old.

Had dinner with my main at my favorite Filipino Restaurant, used to be called Elena. Ever since I was young, every special occasion my family and I had was held at Elena. Besides the walls and it's owners, it has never changed. The usual family menu: Sari sari (mixed veggie soup), pancit bihon, lechon kawali, and squid. mmMMmmMmm


Last meal of my Hawaiian vacation was their award winning tasty chicken from The Alley, which is a restaurant in a bowling alley. Yep, a bowling alley!! It's secret recipe will get you hooked.

Aloha a hui hou, Hawaii!
L: Where's your husband?WTF RIGHT?!
G: Husband? Naw, he's not my husband, he's my boyfriend.
L: Good!! He's ugly!
G: WHAT?! [in complete shock]
L: I mean, you deserve better! You're so pretty!
G: I'm happy!!!
L: I know you're happy but there's many more fishes in the sea!
I was fkn pissed I wanted to clock her monstrous face but was too appalled by the whole thing. I walked right outta there before I get myself kicked out. This fkn bitch. I mean, how can you or anyone of the matter talk to anyone like that?! I just met this beezy! And isn't she supposed to be nice to me, or at least respect me?... because I'm the cousin of one of her so called "homies?!" Who are YOU to tell me about my life?! She don't know the shit I've been through. And most importantly, she don't know how fkn GREAT the BF and I are! This gold-diggin' bitch needs to shut the fuck up. Some girls are just really dumb. No respect at all! And she complained about not having a boyfriend ... I now know why!! Girls like her have a lot of learning to do and I feel like it's gonna be for a loooooooong time for her.
[ps. this beezy's ex was ugly anyway, so her opinion as no credibility. hah.]
Event: Freestyle Jam Concert
Date: May 15, 2009
Location: Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas
Status: General Admission
Price: $40
Location in Crowd: moved from 20th row to 10th row from the stage
Companion: Jae, EJ, Marjorie, Sheryl, Sherry, & Emilio
Party your body dancing to the morning light..."
"...When I dream about you, that’s when everything’s all right,
You're in my arms here next to me, forever...." - Stevie B


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