Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice
Normally, since it is not my grocery day, I would be leaving the condominium after lunch to attend the anticipated Mass. Because I would be buying a birthday gift for one of my nephews, decided to attend the Saturday Mass, buying the gift between Masses. Besides, I’ll have the rosaries I bought from
Catholic Woodworker blessed after the Saturday Mass.
My friends at the office were talking about food and they mentioned about the
Tiong Bahru, a Singaporean restaurant, which is also at
One Ayala. It would be a good excuse for my new restaurant taste test this Saturday. One of them is actually gushing over the croissant of Tiong Bahru Bakery, which is only available at Bonifacio Global City (BGC). But they are all recommending about the chicken meals of said restaurant.
So, I attended the Saturday Mass at Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel. Prayed my Precious Blood of Jesus chaplet on the way.
The Mass presider is Fr. Dave.
For his homily, he started by saying that if we already know the parable, some tend to shut their mind and does not listen. LOL
How do you look at God?
A master?
A faithful servant waiting for a reward?
Waiting and complaining because others are blessed and not you?
We are treated the way God looks at us. If God treat us by our sins, what would happen to us? He is our Father who always welcomes a sinner.
After the Mass, went to the Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark, one of the Jubilee churches, hoping to gain a plenary indulgence. This time, I offer it to my Lolo Gil.
And for my lunch, it's at Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice at One Ayala.
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| Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice |
The waiter said their signature dish is the Hainanese Chicken Rice (PhP329.00 single serve) and Roasted Chicken Rice (PhP329.00 single serve). For side dish, he recommended the Vegetable Fritters (PhP175.00), Fried Tofu (PhP259.00) or Kailan with Oyster Sauce (PhP240.00). Chose the Roasted Chicken Rice and the Kailan with Oyster Sauce. Added the Barley Blend Drink (PhP145.00).
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| Roasted Chicken Rice |
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| Kailan with Oyster Sauce |
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| Barley Blend Drink |
And now, the real reason I went earlier than usual--buy a birthday gift for my nephew. On may way to Uniqlo, passed by
Straightforward. Most often than not, I check items on said store if I happen to pass by. Good thing they have a Buy 1 Get 1 promo and the tote bag I am eyeing is part of the sale items. Thus, the get 1 is the unisex bag for my nephew. 😉
Proceeded, still, to
Uniqlo where I bought a black pants for me. LOL.
Of course, I have my Frappuccino fix at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf where I started this blog using my iPad. Did not bring my Chromebook this time.
I walked my way to Greenbelt chapel to attend the anticipated Mass. The friends I met while we were lined up for confession before gave me prayer books, a Way of the Cross for Migrants and a Tagalog prayer for the Holy Thursday vigil. The latter is free that she is giving them away to the other people in the chapel. Nice.
The Mass presider is Fr. Mario.
When there are challenges, it calls for our response. How do we respond?
God patiently waits. God gives us many changes in life, does not punish, does not set conditions.
When sin abounds, grace abounds all the more.--St Augustine
Blaming is the devil's nature in us.
God paves the way to our conversion, Do what is necessary. Be committed to him.
After the Mass, I went to The Landmark to buy a gift bag. Left my purchases with Edgar. Then I went to Bistro Ravioli to buy food-to-go. Passed by Mary Grace to buy a mini cake.
Then, I went home.
Just when I thought my day was a lot of fun, I became a victim of smishing. 😭 Received an SMS that was able to spoof Smart, my telco. Thinking that the link is valid and the URL that it was routed to also has a lock symbol making you think it is a valid link. Received an SMS from my Bank regarding a (fraudulent) credit card transaction. Temporarily locked my credit card via the mobile app and called my Bank's call center. I have my credit card permanently locked and replaced. I am hoping that I will not be charged with my disputed transaction; but, this is very unlikely.
I pray for the conversion of the people behind this scam...
Note to self: Check daily my bank accounts to ensure that these were not compromised too.
Labels: food, frappuccino, iPad, Mass, rosary, shopping
Bom Gosto!
Grocery day!
Supposed to leave the condominium around 9 AM. As usual, I left about 30 minutes late.
Since it is around payday, I thought there will be a lot of people in the mall shopping. As soon as we arrived, we were able to find a parking slot which is quite near the entrance of The Landmark. Even buying our groceries is a breeze. After paying for our purchases, left Edgar, the driver, to bring them home.
Proceeded to Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel to attend the Saturday Mass. I was early that I was able to complete my Precious Blood of Jesus chaplet, and joined the community by praying the Rosary. I also prayed the Auxilium Christianorum prayers, which I usually do after praying the rosary.
The Mass presider is Fr. Dave.
Lent is not about sin. It is about the love of God in spite of our sinfulness. This love invites us to go back to God.
One become sacred by doing the law out of love of God.
After the Mass, went to Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark, one of the Jubilee churches, hoping to gain a plenary indulgence. The indulgence, this time, I offer for my grandmother Lola Clara.
For my new restaurant, it is Bom Gosto! at One Ayala. I ensured last night that this is not a buffet restaurant. LOL. The staff is very friendly.
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| Bom Gosto! |
I asked the waitress for her recommendation. She suggested the Salpicao de Ternera (PhP700.00) or the Roasted Pork Chop (PhP1,320.00) but it (pork chop) is to share. For salads, Portuguese Octopus Salad (PhP560.00) or Fresh Tomato Salad with Parmesan Texture (PhP500.00). For fish, it is the Baked Bacalao (PhP810.00).
I chose the salpicao. Since it doesn't come with rice, she suggested the garlic rice (PhP100.00). Will try the fish next time.
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| Salpicao de Ternera, with garlic rice |
The salpicao is one of the best I have tasted (the other is a Spanish restaurant that used to be near Nayong Pilipino at Pasay City which then moved across the Domestic Airport then moved to Magallanes, and then to ????) The meat is so tender.
And of course, my Frappuccino fix at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf where I started this blog.
On the way back to Greenbelt Chapel, I felt pain on the muscles of both of my legs. Prayed St. Benedict's prayer (Crux sacra sit mihi lux! Non draco sit mihi dux! Vade retro Satana! Nunquam suade mihin vana! Sunt mala quaea libas. Ipse venea bibas!) and the Hail Mary. The pain slightly subsided. But as soon I am at the chapel, the pain left.
The Mass presider is Fr. Rany.
Lent is a journey.
Last week's Gospel is a journey with the Lord in the desert. It teaches us how to overcome our internal weaknesses, our internal desires.
This time, we go up the mountain with Jesus. This is towards our spiritual potential, our potential growth.
Today's Gospel teaches us the following:
- Listening to the divine voice. It is time to fine tune our spiritual healing. Faith begins through hearing. Our world today is being bombarded with noise--distraction of social media, whispers of doubt, etc. Dedicate time for prayer, for reflection.
- Embracing transformation. It reveals Jesus' glorified state--foreshadowing the resurrection. It is a model for our own transformation during Lent. Let us be transformed from inside out. It not only shows His divinity; but also how we should be transformed in the image of Jesus Christ.
- Descending with renewed purpose. You have to come down and continue your mission with awe and understanding in witnessing the glory of God. Bring God to the reality of the world.
After the Mass, I went to Healthy Options to buy Vitamin D3 1000 IU. Also planned to buy an extension cord that allows three prong cables. Went to True Value. They only have extension cords for two prongs. Went to Ace Hardware. The same. But... (a big BUT) they can make one. So I paid the plug, the 3 meter cord, and the socket for them to make me one. Thank you! Next is Pet Express where I bought a "hamburger" as a gift to Theo, the dog. It is his 10th birthday! My niece, Theo's fur mom, already sent over a cake and ice cream (pup-sicles).
Labels: Chromebook, food, frappuccino, grocery, mall, Mass, rosary
Zark's Burgers
When in the mall, I always see this restaurant. Instead of trying the food there, decided to order from Zark's Burgers via Grab since I am working from home.
I ordered the Zark's Ultimate and the Mozza Crunch. Will divide it in half so that Lyn and I can try both burgers. Also ordered the Flavored Mozza. The Grab app identifies that these three menu items are the most ordered.
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| Zark's Burgers |
I like the Mozza Crunch than the Zark's Ultimate. At least I tried the Flavored Mozza--not a fan.
Now I understand why some people like it. It is the patty. If only
Dayrit's is available via Grab. Luv their burgers (and so are their other food items).
Check-Up
Working from home, I filed for a half-day leave so I can go to my doctor at Makati Medical Center to interpret all my tests (blood tests, full abdomen ultrasound, etc.) in relation to my kidney.
I was supposed to be in the 4PM to 5PM slot. But since the doctor started late, I am now at the 5PM to 6PM slot. My next blood test will be in the next 6 months. Ultrasound is done every year.
Asked Edgar, the driver, to pick me up at the hospital and we would be going to Glorietta.
I went to Uniqlo at SM Makati to buy jogging pants. Also found linen pants which I think I can wear to the office. After, I went to the Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Chapel. It is my first time there. Prayed for Donald Trump, his family and the people with him. Prayed for the Christians and the minorities being prosecuted in Syria.
Before going home, I had my Frappuccino fix at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
Labels: Chromebook, doctor, food, frappuccino, mall, shopping
First Sunday Of Advent
I will just be attending the anticipated Mass at Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel. Grocery day is last week (and next week). I left the condominium around 3 PM, and was dropped off at Greenbelt.
The prayer leader is late that we were just able to pray the Divine Mercy chaplet as a community, and prayed short prayers before the Mass.
The Mass presider is Fr. Joel.
Jesus is brought to the desert for a retreat to prepare for His ministry. We, too, are invited to go to the desert.
Lent is our annual spiritual check-up. Where am I in a relationship with Jesus?
What to do?
Let us be (L)ed by the Spirit. What do you feed? The good or the bad? Be led by the Spirit, not by flesh.
(E)liminate pride. Embrace humility. Pride is a primordial sin. Pride turns angels to devils. Humility turns men to angels.
Let us be (N)ourished by the Scriptures. Whenever Jesus was tempted, He answers with the Scriptures.
(T)ested by sacrifice. Sacrifice = to make sacred. Sacrifice is motivated by love. On the other hand, suffering is without love.
After the Mass, went to Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark which is one of the Jubilee churches. Offered my plenary indulgence, if I am able to earn one, for my Lolo Gorio.
Then to the National Bookstore to buy bond paper, carbon paper and permanent marker.
Bought food-to-go at Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken, cake at Mary Grace, and Frappuccino fix at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf before proceeding home.
Labels: food, frappuccino, mall, Mass
Krazy Garlik
It is the first Saturday of March. Time for my Saturday devotion. I would be meditating on the fifth Glorious Mystery, that is, the crowning of Mama Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth.
But first, I will buy my groceries. I intended to leave much earlier; but, I was able to leave the condominium at 9 AM. In any case, we were able to get a parking slot easily although there are many cars parked already.
Buying groceries at The Landmark supermarket is also a breeze; thus, by 10 AM, I am already on my way to Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Alemar is the confessor.
After the confession and my penance, I prayed the Act of Reparation for the first Saturdays of the month, I meditated for 15 minutes on one mystery of the rosary, I prayed the rosary as community, and I participated in the Saturday Mass.
The Mass presider is Fr. Paulo.
One of our greatest desires is to belong to God's kingdom in heaven and on earth. And for that, we must love children and be childlike.
God loves a grown-up head and childlike heart. Every minute of our lives is grace--we all live in borrowed time, borrowed breathe, borrowed life.
Here are the qualities of a child we must possess:
- Laughter, candidness, wonder.
- Listening. We shouldn't think we know everything that we don't listen to others.
- Lighthearted like a child. No baggage. No airs.
After the Mass, I have my rosary blessed.
Then, I went to Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark which is one of the Jubilee churches. The plenary indulgence that I might gain I offered for my Uncle Popo.
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| Krazy Garlik |
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| Krazy Garlik |
Tried choosing the house specialty which is identified by a drawing of a garlic beside the name of the dish in the menu.
First, it was a choice of Creamy Spinach Bites (PhP375.00) or Amazing KG Salad (PhP295.00/PhP475.00). I chose the Creamy Spinach Bites. I assume it is like eating a fried Spinach and Feta Cheese Ravioli. LOL. It is good.
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| Creamy Spinach Bites |
For my main meal, I was actually thinking of 40K Loves Chicken (PhP795.00). But learned it is for two to three people. The waitress suggested the Braise Me Up (PhP795.00). I actually like it better than
Italianni's Grilled Pork Chop Au Poivre (PhP595.00/PhP995.00).
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| Braise Me Up |
Went to Watson's to buy Fern-C for Lyn and Miniso for my eye mask.
And of course, my Frappuccino fix at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf where I started my blog.
Again, walked my way to Greenbelt Chapel for the Anticipated Mass. I was able to pray the Divine Mercy chaplet and the Rosary as a community.
The Mass presider is Fr. Ronaldo.
A blind man cannot lead a blind man, both will fall in a pit. The primary path for formators is to introduce Christ. You are able to accompany someone because you yourself experienced the same.
We are called for a life of integrity. Integrity is a lifestyle to unite ourselves with Christ. The language is mercy, love of God. Correction should not be taken in a moral high ground. With mercy, you can accompany others because you yourself saw the correction from God.
You tend to judge people because you did not know the story behind the action.
After, went to The Landmark to buy a water purifier to replace our broken one. I was intending to buy PureIt Excella. It is no longer available. The reason I wanted to buy said model is because I have an extra filter for it. What they have is Classic water purifier, Reverse osmosis water purifier, and Ultrafiltration water purifier. Opted for the last. Surprise, surprise! When paying for the item at the cashier, I saved about PhP1,000.00! 😉 Left Edgar, the driver, waiting for our purchase to be packed so he can bring it to the car.
Went to The Manila Baker to buy a 6" cake, bought tarts at TartKo to try it, and checked the pop-up stores at Glorietta 2 Activity Center.
Then, went home.
Labels: Chromebook, food, frappuccino, grocery, mall, Mass, rosary, shopping
Hair Day
I scheduled an appointment at the salon for my hair pampering day.
I was a few minutes late for my 10 AM appointment at the Coco Grace Salon.
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| Coco Grace Salon |
I finished around 1 PM. And my usual is to buy food to-go before going home. Thus, my merienda and my late lunch is one and the same.
Passed by BPI to withdraw from an ATM.
Proceeded to Greenwich Pizza to buy food to-go. It would take them about twenty to twenty-two minutes to prepare my order.
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| Greenwich Pizza |
So, I went to Shakey's Pizza to buy their bottle of iced tea. Then to 10 Yen King for a box of Trio. This one really takes some time but in time for my pick-up time at Greenwich Pizza.
With all my food purchases, I proceeded home, eating Trios in the car.
Not sure but an idea just came to mind: Check all the articles I posted in my blog and update it with the following if it is related to superstition, crystals, Feng Shui, etc.
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Superstition is a sin for it violates the First Commandment. One has to confess this; then reject, renounce and rebuke it.
Labels: Chromebook, food, mall, salon
