ThOuGhTs, iDeAs, oPiNiOnS, cHaTtEr

Playing Santa

I have already informed Norly and Manong that I would be visiting them to give them my Christmas gift.  Unlike before wherein we visit Norly first before Manong, this time, it would be Manong first at Sun Valley followed by Norly in Taguig.

But first, went through McDonald's drive through at Greenbelt to buy food-to-go for Manong and for Edgar and for me(?).

It was a good decision to visit Manong first as the traffic is light going to his place.  They already transferred residency because their house was placed as collateral.  Instead of it being taken by the bank, they sold it and was able to buy a smaller place also in Sun Valley.  It is very near the Sun Valley National High School.

Next stop is Norly.  She is already waiting for us at the sari-sari store.  LOL.  She is so excited that she keeps on calling Lyn--when I was still sleeping, while I am having my breakfast, while taking a shower before leaving.

Since we will be passing Bonifacio Global City on the way to Ayala Center, decided to check if the brown duffle bag, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Christmas promo, is available in their branches in the area.  It is no longer available at their Glorietta Activity Center branch, at BDO Tower branch, at Four Seasons Salcedo branch, nor at Ayala North Exchange branch.

First stop is at SM Aura Premier.  It has been a very, very long time since I came to this mall. It has improved a lot.  Since I am not familiar with the place, I have to ask for directions.  The mall is already decorated with Christmas decor.  Even saw a robot--I think it is cleaning(?).

SM Aura Premier

Robot cleaner

The brown duffle bag is no longer available in this branch.

Next stop is at Serendra.  Again, the item is no longer available.

Back to the original plan, we will be going to their branch at The Residences in Greenbelt.  I have a very good feeling I would be able to get one here as there is not much foot traffic in this area.

And my hunch is right.  Yes!!!  Also bought two (2) drinks-to-go to avail of the two "stamps" per order.  The double stamp promo is from November 29 to December 1.  If I am able to complete the stamp card, I can choose again another item in their Christmas promo.

Proceeded to Glorietta where Edgar dropped me off.  He is going to pick me up after the anticipated Mass.  I had my lunch at Mamak Kopitiam in Glorietta 4's Food Choices.

Went to Glorietta's Customer Lounge where I started today's blog.

Went to Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel for the anticipated Mass.  I still have time to put the Miraculous Medals (which I changed the single ring with a double loop split ring and tied a brown waxed cord to make a necklace) on the table which the priest can bless after the Mass.  I plan to give them away on December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

Miraculous Medals

The Mass presider is Fr. Benny.  His homily is about death.  Death can be due to age, to sickness, etc.  Are we ready to die?  We should be looking forward to seeing Jesus or His second coming.

Labels: Chromebook, food, frappuccino, mall, Mass

posted by ~GFA~ @ 11/30/2024 12:53:00 PM