Reunion
GT will be in Manila for one month. Today, we will meet him for dinner at Tong Yang at One Ayala. Already made a reservation for 5:30 PM. Will be there around that time but advised the rest to come around 6 PM.
Arrived at the mall early for I have to-dos.
First stop is at Healthy Options where I have replaced the Vitamin D3 5000 UI.
Second stop is at the Customer Service of SM Makati. I received an e-mail about getting the Prestige Card.
Third stop is at Mossanti stall at the SM Store. The whole of September is jewelry fair thus are on sale. I researched diamonds, moissanite, and zircon. I wanted to have an affordable earring I can use daily--I want to use my real diamonds on special occassion. Thus I bought moissanite gem mounted on 925 sterling silver earrings. It costs about 10% the price of real diamonds mounted on gold. LOL
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| Moissanite gem mounted on 925 Sterling Silver earrings (stud and hoop) |
And finally, I went to Tong Yang for our dinner with GT. When I arrived, Agnes was already there. So happy to see her!!! We were already seated at the restaurant when GT arrived. It is our first time to eat here and we don't know how. Thus, asked one of the servers to explain. Sam is the last one to arrive. He is the one who recommended that we have our dinner at Tong Yang.
It was a fun dinner.
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First Saturday of September 2026
Grocery day.
I would have to leave early as I have my first Saturday devotion after completing my groceries. Left around 8:30 AM with my favorite Omega Speedmaster 38 mm on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right.
Since we were early, it is easy to get a parking slot. Doing the groceries is also a breeze. After paying, left Edgar, the driver, to bring home our purchase.
Walked to the side of the building (the department store is still closed thus cannot use its connection to the bridgeway) on my way to the Sto. Nino de Paz Greenbelt Chapel.
I was the second in the queue for the Confession. Upon arriving, prayed the Act of Reparation for the first Saturdays of the month, then proceeded to the queue.
After, did the 15-minute meditation of The Visitation, finished my morning prayers and my Precious Blood of Jesus chaplet, and joined the community to pray the Rosary.
The Mass presider is Fr. Lawrence.
"The Lord is just in all His ways…" Just but kind; with laws but merciful.
The Apostles picked up grains for they are hungry. For the Pharisees, the issue is not about theft but because they did it on a Sabbath. For the Jews, it is allowed to pick up grains of others if you are hungry.
Sabbath is given by God as a gift, a time of rest, a day to come closer to God.
Sometimes we are focused on doing things correctly, forgetting the person in front of us. But where is the love?
See the person. Before judging, see the person. Before correcting, see the person. Before saying "this is the rule", see the person. Sometimes the holiest thing we can do is not simply following the rule but to love the person.
Don't just know His law, know His heart.
After the Mass, I visited Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark. Then, I proceeded to the department store's food center for lunch. It would be a quick meal because I still have a lot of tasks to do.
Went to Healthy Options to buy, this time, 1000 UI of Vitamin D3. Inquired what to do with the incorrect purchase I made of buying 5000 UI of Vitamin D3. I was advised as long as it is unopened and I have the sales receipt, I can have it replaced within 14 days from purchase. I said I will bring it tomorrow.
Decided to buy an Aquaflask tumbler and have Tilak's name embossed on it. It would be a welcome gift (he is in Manila for one month only and would be returning to the US again). We would be meeting-up with him tomorrow.
I am used to wearing stud earrings. I wanted to try hoop earrings. Went to F&C Jewelry at Glorietta. I was not able to find what I liked. Went to their branch at SM Makati. Found one and it is beautiful! Although, it is not the hoop earrings I was thinking of (something that dangles a little). Per surfing, it is recommended for senior ladies for a 25mm to 30mm diameter hoop earrings. Anyway, I still bought it. LOL
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| F&C Jewelry Real Diamonds Hoop Earrings |
Walked back to Greenbelt Chapel for the anticipated Mass. The prayers before Mass started when I arrived.
The Mass presider is Fr. Richard.
The Mass is for the care of creation. Safeguard the care of nature and the poor.
Asked Edgar, the driver, to proceed to Pet Express for Theo's, the dog, food. Paid the items upon arriving there.
Home.
Labels: Chromebook, Church, confession, food, grocery, mall, Mass, medicine, prayer, rosary, shopping
First Friday of September 2026
Would have left around 10 AM but documents that I need to sign and provide additional requirements have to be provided. Left late with my Tudor Black Bay 54 on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right.
Upon arriving at the Sto. Nino de Paz Greenbelt Chapel, the community is already praying the rosary. Thus, finished my morning prayers instead. I was able to join the community to pray the Sacred Heart of Jesus prayer.
The Mass presider is Fr. Benny.
"Can the guests fast when the bridegroom is with them?" Jesus is the groom. The Church is the bride. With the Jews, the people is waiting for the groom, not the bride.
But the days will come and the groom will be taken away from them and people will fast.
Jesus came in order to renew the laws. Then, the law is too legalistic (Pharisees), losing the spirit of the law. Compassion and empathy is forgotten.
After the Mass, I have my religious items blessed. Then, visited Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark.
For lunch, ate at Tenya. When I finished eating, my niece called.
We went to Healthy Options for me to buy Vitamin D3. (Oops.. wrong dosage). We then went to SM Makati where my niece traeted me with a Frappuccino from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
Home.
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Your Local
A holiday. But, my friends from my former company and I will have lunch together at Your Local. Wore my Rado Captain Cook Automatic on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right.
My friend already made the reservation ensuring that it is open even on a holiday. It is a Michelin Star restaurant. It opens at 11 AM.
Since I arrived early from the opening, I noticed several high-end race cars (Porsche, Ferrari, etc.) parked along the street and a group of guys bonding. On the other hand, there is a group of girls at Spotted Pig Cafe, which is near the group of guys. Made up stories about this scenario. LOL
We ordered Chasyu Pork Inihaw, Triple Cooked Hamonado Fries 👍, Chicken Satay Salad, Ginamos Rendang Halibut, and Beef Short ribs Adobo Charsiu 👍.
For dessert, we moved next door at Yardstick Cafe.
Dropped a friend at Waltermart Makati while me and my other friend went to Glorietta.
Visited Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark.
I was thinking of buying a pair of earrings as an alternate for my daily earrings. So looked at the F&C Jewelry at Glorietta 2. It is 40% off. But what I wanted is not available. They referred me to their stall at SM Makati. I was able to find one. It is 40% off (store discount) and another 10% off (one-day sale of SM Makati) . I got another PhP2,000.00 off for using a Unionbank credit card, and PhP300.00 off for using a Mastercard credit card.
Originally, I thought of buying just a lab-grown diamond earrings as it is cheaper. I want to wear something I can use daily (and use my real diamond earrings on special occasions). I bought a real one. LOL
Home.
Salon
Hair-pampering day.
Good thing that rain has become moderate else my hairdresser might not be able to go to the salon and cancel my appointment. Left around 9:30 AM for the 10 AM appointment.
I was dropped-off at The Link so I can go to the Coco Grace Salon.
After, I visited Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark.
Then, proceeded to Greenwich to buy pizza-to-go.
While waiting for the food to be prepared, went to anko and bought the item which caught my eye last time.
Went back to Greenwich to pick up the food and waited for Edgar, the driver, to pick me up.
Home.
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Anticipated Mass
A rainy day.
Left around 3 PM to attend the anticipated Mass at Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel.
I was able to join the community to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Rosary.
The anticipated Mass presider is Fr. Benny.
Jesus said that He will suffer and be killed. Peter said to Jesus that it will not happen. Jesus said, "Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me. You are thinking as man does. "
Satan is using Peter for Jesus not to fulfill His mission.
Jews believe that the Messiah will come for earthly ways. It is not earthly life but the next life, the salvation.
"Take care of your body as if you will life forever. Take care of your soul as if you will die tomorrow. " -- St. Augustine.
After the Mass, visited Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark.
Ordered food-to-go at Kaya at Glorietta, While the food is being packed, went to Dairy Queen at One Ayala. Returned to Kaya to pick up my food.
Home.
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Air-Con Cleaning
Have scheduled the cleaning service of my air-conditioner. The technicians arrived on the dot.
I was late on leaving the condo to attend the Friday Mass. Thus, I was unable to join the community to pray the Rosary. On the way, I completed the Precious Blood of Jesus chaplet.
Fr. Marthy is the Mass presider at Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel.
Today is the Memorial of St. Augustine. St. Augustine's early life indulged in worldly affairs. His mother, St. Monica, prayed for his conversion.
Our hearts are restless until our hearts rest in You.
Most of our desires that our earthly somehow leads us to sin.
Where can we truly find peace?
Growth takes effort. Do you also strive to take care of your soul? Do you also strive to take care of the spiritual gift God has given you? Do you keep your lamps burning?
"Lord, grant me the grace that my last act on earth be an act of love for You."
After the Mass, I visited Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark. And for lunch, ate at Phobac.
Since I am not happy with the kid's tablet I bought via Lazada, I decided to buy one. Bought a Samsung Tab A11 at Abenson. Immediately went to a stall for the tempered glass and tablet case.
Went to BPI to withdraw. Bought medicines at Mercury Drug at The Landmark.
I recalled that I should be making a reservation for dinner with Tilak. Thus, went to Tong Yang at One Ayala to make the reservation.
Before proceeding home, I stopped at hearts & bells bakery to try one of their cakes. This is a newly opened bakery at Glorietta.
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