Robert Blancaflor for Jody's 21!

It was a last minute decision on my part. Well, I had two weeks to prepare but for a surprise party, that's pretty much cramming. 

I was running out of options for a venue so I made decided to hold Jody's 21st Birthday and early graduation party at home. Since the weather was still good end of February, outdoors was not such a bad idea. 

So I had the cars removed to make space for the party. When it was empty, I was didn't know what to do with the space so I did the best thing I can ever do. Call Robert Blancaflor. 

That morning, his staff came over and transformed this.......

.....to this. 

Small corners for lounge chairs were added. 

Thank you to my gays for coming and showing lots of love to my baby girl. 

And to all her friends who kept it a secret and helped me with the surprise (though I failed at it) 

....thank you. 

And now that she has graduated, I am so proud that she's officially a working girl....but to me, she will always be my baby. 

To Robert Blancaflor, you never cease to amaze me with your creativity, generosity and loyalty. You will always be my good friend. 

To view his other works, click HERE.

Sunday Sail!

Two Sundays ago, Jacqui and I went to Anilao, Batangas for Alyanna Martinez' Fitness Party. I had forgotten how far Anilao was because the last time I was there was two decades ago. It was where I became a certified diver. 

Although I am happy about being able to dive again, I didn't think that I would go back to Anilao anytime soon. 

BUT when Macky asked me if I wanted to go sailing on her sister's Catamaran, how can I possibly say no?? And guess where the boat is docked....yup...Anilao. So the very next Sunday, the girls and I are back in the same road to an experience we won't likely to forget. 

We have Myla, Macky and Bernard to thank for that. 

Our meeting point was at Aiyanar and I must say that this is a very beautiful resort and I would not mind going back...just not this Sunday ok?

When the sailboat arrived (as you can see in the background), the gang got ready to board. 

As soon as we arrived, we were served freshly grilled food! 

After lunch, Maco, Dennis, Jody, Jacqui and I started our photoshoot. With the sea and mountains as background, a beautiful sailboat, wind on our hair and the warm rays of the sun, we couldn't help it. 

Maco was mainly our stylist and I was the photographer (except when I was the subject). 

Cara and Jacqui were perfect models. 

The super sexy Macky. 

And then it was goofing around with Jacqui. 

Maco makes sure my hair is blowing in the right direction. 

Photographed by Dennis. 

While we were busy modeling, Jody focused on catching on her sleep and getting a tan. 

Love this capture of Dennis taking a dive! 

Didn't realize how scared Maco is of the water! Took us 15 minutes to convince him to take the plunge! 

While Cara did about 8 jumps!! 

Jody woke up from her deep slumber and joined me for a swim.

I am happiest when the girls and I get to do something fun and new together!

Cheers to a wonderful Sunday with even more wonderful friends!! 

Sadly, we had to leave after the sun had set but we all leave with happy memories!

Sage Restaurant and Bar.

It's been a couple of months ago since this dinner occurred but with my work, travels, sickness and lazybones, I had to put aside blogging for a while. 

Anyway, my gang and I decided to try out the newly opened Sage Tapa's Bar in Makati Shangri-la. 

Love how the place looks. On the first floor is the bar with a live band and on the second is the fine dining restaurant that replaced Red. 

We started with dinner and tried a few assorted appetizers and of course, steak!

I liked my steak a lot. It was cooked the way I wanted it and the service was superb in the restaurant. 

It was a different story at the bar. We could hardly get a server's attention and it took forever to get our drinks. I also noticed foreigners who were allowed to enter the bar wearing shorts and slippers. That was a total turn off. 

Anyway, I wouldn't mind going back to the restaurant.

Steak comes with two sidings. 

Hangover Asian Edition gang, TR, CYT, SC and your bloggerina. 

Thank you B.U.Y. for treating us!!