Marugame Udon & Tempura
I would be attending the Friday noon Mass at Greenbelt Chapel. Left around 10AM with my favorite Omega Speedmaster 38 mm on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right. Still wearing my Tabi shoes.
I was dropped off at Greenbelt Chapel. I was able to finish my morning prayers, started the Precious Blood of Jesus Chaplet, and joined the community to pray the Sacred Heart of Jesus prayer and the Rosary.
The Mass presider is Fr. Ryan.
What is the single thing to live a good life? Love God and love your neighbor. These two are not separate things. They are related and inseparable. It gives a compass or direction to our existence.
Look at the cross.
Vertical beam--Loving God by giving the best of our time. Allotting time for Him not just an afterthought.
Horizontal beam--God is present in every person. He hides in the poor, vulnerable and the forgotten. You cannot say you love the artist but criticize his art works. Everyone is created in the image and likeness of God.
After the Mass ended, some people still remained. It is because of the relic of St. Charbel will visit the chapel that day. Since I am hungry and I still have a lot of things to buy, I decided to leave and be back later.
Visited the Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark. Also in the same department store, I bought a small wallet which can fit the small bag I will be using for the wedding, and bought makeup remover. Proceeded to Healthy Options to buy calcium citrate. They now have a new policy for senior citizen discount--it will only apply for small bottles (good for one month use).
I was planning to eat at Karayama at One Ayala. Checking on the menu, did not see tempura. Good thing the Marugame Udon & Tempura is near. I haven't eaten here yet. It seems the Udon is popular in this restaurant; but, I don't feel like eating one Chose the tempura. It is not something that I would go to again but the staff is (silently) very helpful. He is very observant and listens to questions even if not directed to him. Then he gives it.
For dessert, went to Red Mango where I ate the ice cream at Food Choices.
I also decided to give a Muji fountain pen as a gift to my nephew. Went to Muji to buy one plus ink cartridges.
I walked my way back to Greenbelt Chapel. But there are a lot of people and the queue is long. Besides, I need to go to the restroom. Thus, left the line and did my business.
There are pop-up stores at the Glorietta 2 Activity Center where I bought lanyard for cellphones. I will reuse it as lanyard for my kid cameras.
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Consultation
The lump on my finger appeared last Sunday. I placed a warm compress first. Cold compress at night. On Tuesday, I feel my finger throb. Supposedly, will go to a doctor on Wednesday to consult about this; but, because of the "emergency" with Theo, the dog, he is prioritized and brought to the vet. He underwent blood tests and x-rays. So today, it is my turn.
Left the condo around 11 AM with my Swatch Greenshift Glow on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right. I also wore my newly (online) purchased Tabi shoes. Proceeded to Patient First.
As soon as the doctor sees it, she says it is tendonitis. According to her, she, too, has it and it is very painful. Good thing mine is not inflamed. She requested for several tests.
After, I proceeded to Glorietta to buy items on my list. But first, had a late lunch at Yakiniku Like. Ordered my usual.
To buy the uni-ball Signo 207 0.7, went to SM Makati. It is no longer available. They only have the 0.5. I was able to buy at National Bookstore but a different model.
Checked the stall near Rustan's for a hair clip I can use for the wedding. Did not buy one. Then, I went to Rustan's to buy an RFID passport holder--Alpaka Ark Bifold Passport Wallet.
Proceeded to Muji Flagship Store to buy a notebook. Will give it to my nephew as one of his gifts and suggest that he uses it for his journal.
Visited the Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark and went to Anson's of said department store which happens to be on sale. Bought a mini food processor for Theo's food. With his age, it is hard for him to digest.
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First Saturday of March 2026
I observe the First Saturday devotion. Since it is also grocery day, I would have to leave earlier so that I would be the first in the queue for confession. Left with my favorite Omega Speedmaster 38mm on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right.
It was easy to find a parking slot. Doing groceries is also a breeze as there are still a few customers. After paying our purchases, left Edgar, the driver, to bring home our purchases while I proceeded to Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel.
I was the third in the queue for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The priest was not yet in the confessional when I arrived. Prayed the Act of Reparation for the first Saturdays of the month before queuing.
After the confession, did a fifteen minute meditation of the Ascension of the Lord.
I was able to finish my morning prayers and join the community to pray the Rosary.
The Mass presider is Fr. Lawrence.
The reading from Micah is a prayer to God as a forgiving Father and for us to put our trust in Him. God’s mercy is always greater than our stubbornness. He shows delight in showing compassion to us.
In the Gospel, Jesus shows us the different movements of the human heart:
Young son. We desire freedom without responsibility. Life in our own terms. Eventually, self-centered life makes us hungry. The young son is also hopeful—courage to return.
Older brother. He did what was expected of him but eventually he became resentful. Outwardly close to God. Pride in our heart. We become judgmental towards others. Mercy we receive from God is mercy others may need from us.
Father. He goes out to his children.
The parable reminds us that we see ourselves either on the two sons. The good news, God is the same.
After the Mass, I visited the Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark. Lunch is at the Food Center of the department store. It is also here where I bought items needed for the wedding I would be attending--shoes, bag, knee-hi stocking.
Bought USB-C to Lightning cable. I was able to buy hair clips with "pearls" at Broadway Gems.
Walked back to Greenbelt Chapel to attend the anticipated Mass.
I was able to join the community to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Rosary.
The anticipated Mass presider is Fr. Joel.
The well is the place where people talk, exchange news, gossip, etc. But that well became the salvation of the Samaritan woman when she conversed with Jesus.
God will satisfy our deepest thirst. He is our living water.
After the Mass, I went to The Landmark Supermarket to buy fruits (oranges and strawberries) for my niece. She has had a fever since Wednesday. She said she no longer has a fever and colds. She still has coughs.
Then I went to
Pancake House at
Glorietta to buy food-to-go for my niece. While the food is being prepared, went to
Pinkerton Ice Cream. I was curious about this. Tried their ice cream in taco. Not bad.
Returned to Pancake House to pick-up the food.
We then passed by my niece's condo to bring her her food and fruits. She said she no longer has a fever but when I touched her, I think she is still hot/ warm.
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First Friday of March 2026
It is the first Friday of March and I would be attending the noon Mass. Left around 10 AM with my black Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right.
I was dropped off at Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel.
I was able to pray my Precious Blood of Jesus chaplet and joined the community to pray the Rosary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena.
The Mass presider is Fr. Benny.
The message is that even if you kill the messenger, the message will still continue.
Jealousy kills. Joseph was planned to be killed by his brother; Jesus by the Pharisees.
The Gospel symbolizes the plan of God for us. The vineyard is the world or the church. The owner is God. The son is Jesus. The tenant are the Pharisees and Sadducees, even us.
With stewardship, you must recognize who the owner is. Be responsible what is given to us. Be accountable to what we did.
Our gifts are grace--we should not use it as a disgrace.
I have the double wrap rosaries which I purchased online at Crux Invicta blessed after the Mass.
Passed by Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark. Also, started looking for a bra with see through straps which I will be using for the wedding. I was able to buy the strap at The Landmark and the bra (for my size) at SM Makati.
For lunch, I tried grilled squid rings of Mesa Steak Sizzlers at Glorietta's Food Choices. For dessert, yogurt at Red Mango.
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Luxe Duty Free
I still am allowed to go to Duty Free. This time, it will be at Luxe Duty Free at the Mall of Asia grounds.
My niece should have been with me; but she got fever. Thus, instead of leaving around 9 AM, left nearly 10 AM. I wore my Chopard Happy Sport 30mm automatic, Lucent Steel Diamonds on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right.
Arrived before its opening of 11 AM. Instead of waiting for it to be open, decided to have an early lunch at SM Mall of Asia.
While Edgar, the driver, was parking the car, went to National Bookstore to buy notebooks. I advised Edgar to let his son, a nursing student, to take their (Edgar and Bing) blood pressure every day and record it. So, bought two notebooks which they can use.
Then, we had our lunch at Max's.
Finishing our lunch, we then proceeded again to Luxe Duty Free. Unlike the Duty Free Philippines Fiestamall, it has fewer choices for chocolates or snack foods, no electronics, no supermarket. Otherwise, most of the items here can be found at DFP Fiestamall.
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Duty Free Philippines Fiestamall
We have 48 hours after landing in order to shop at Duty Free Philippines. So, I went to Duty Free Philippines Fiestamall to buy a eau de toilette tax free.
Left the condo around 9:30 AM with my Tudor Black Bay 54 on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right.
Before, I recall, there would be lots of people at Duty Free, queuing during registration. Oddly, as soon as I arrived, I was able to register immediately.
My choices for the eau de toilette are:
I was able to buy the Bulgari.
We then proceeded to Glorietta where I had lunch at MAiSEN at Food Choices, bought pearl earrings (on sale) at F&C Jewelry which I will use for the wedding, visited Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel, and bought storage box at The Landmark.
Passed by my former office to give my pasalubong. Also got the Christmas gift sent to me by my friend in Austratlia as well as the wedding invitation.
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Day 6: Japan
Last day here in Japan. We will be picked-up around 6 AM to be brought to the Kansai International Airport (KIX).
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| Kansai International Airport |
Everything is smooth. In spite of the delayed departure, we still arrived early.
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| View of the Philippines from the plane |
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| NAIA |
Edgar, the driver, picked us up. Dropped off one my nieces at the bus station and the other at her condo.
Home.
Thank you, Lord! 🙏 Our trip is safe and enjoyable.
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