“We learn in the past, but we are not the result of that. We suffered in the past, loved in the past, cried and laughed in the past, but that’s of no use to the present. The present has its challenges, its good and bad side. We can neither blame nor be grateful to the past for what is happening now. Each new experience of love has nothing whatsoever to do with past experience. It’s always new.”

— Paulo Coelho, Aleph

3rd and 4th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition

I am a big fan of fireworks display. It was after high school when me and my high school classmates started watching the annual Marikina's Fireworks Display held at Marikina Riverpark every 30th of December which we considered our annual mini-reunion that made me fell in love with the colorful fireworks in the sky. Then, 2010 came and I learned about the First Philippine International Pyromusical Competition. Unfortunately, due to graduation requirements, I wasn't able to watch and it was just last 2011 when I decided to make it my yearly habit.

The Philippine International Pyromusical Competition is an annual event and competition of fireworks and music participated by different pyrotechnic experts around the world held at SM Mall of Asia Seaside Boulevard every Saturdays of February to March. 

3rd Philippine International Pyromusical Competition

I was able to drag him to come with me to one of my yearly habit and watch the 3rd Philippine International Pyromusical Competition held last February 11, 2012 (First Week of Competition).

We got the VIP seats for P1,000 (P500 each). Each ticket allows you to watch two (2) competing countries. Ours are South Korea and Malta. You can also buy the VIP with buffet dinner for P1,500, Gold ticket for P300 and Silver for P100. Tickets can be bought either at ticketnet.com.ph, smtickets.com, ticketworld.com.ph, or even at the venue. 

VIP seat offers free seating so you have to come early to grab the best location. We came around 5:00 p.m. and while waiting, we watched the beautiful sunset. Here are some sunset photos I took using a Nikon Digital Camera:

I also took a phtoto of the famous MOA Eye.

There were also some musicians to entertain people while the program hasn't started. 

Meet Yohji. He's our baby teddy bear which he gave me on that same day. One cutie surprise! ♥ We also played with him while waiting for the competition to start. 

One favorite photo of the night ♥

The competition started and yes, no words nor picture can describe the beauty of the fireworks display. One should really watch it to know what we are talking about here. But to give you an idea, here are some photos taken during the competition:

For me, it was South Korea that showed better synchronization of music to the fireworks display than Malta. But of course, applause for both countries' creativity.

And hey, thank you for the balloons, flowers and for Yohji ♥

4th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition

As expected, watching the Pyromusical Competition isn't just my yearly habit, but ours now. So this year, we got another VIP seats without dinner, of course. We don't think it's a good idea to eat while watching the fireworks display. 

Same venue, same set-up :)

Trying to catch a photo with the fireworks background ♥

This year, it's United Kingdom versus South Korea. Here are some photos:

 But here's my favorite of all. Isn't this soooo lovely? ♥

We saw these lights after the display. Now, we both love lights more :)

What's good about not purchasing the VIP with dinner is that you can choose where to eat. There are lots of good restaurants in SM Mall of Asia so why limit yourself with a small buffet?

We definitely recommend watching the Philippine International Pyromusical Competition. With the creativity of the people behind the competition, what you will be paying will all be worthy. 

So, see you next year? 

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Philippine International Pyromusical Competition

SM Mall of Asia Seaside Boulevard

Pasay City

This Good Friday (By Happiness is my Choice)

"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son." -John 3:16

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Happy Valentine's Day! ♥

"To love is to live."

From me and my love, Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! ♥ 

Love keeps us alive. May this day be filled with love and sweetness but always make sure that we are giving love not just today but everyday :)

Bon AppeTEA

Hello, February! Time runs so fast and now, another (one of my favorite) month has come. Okay, forgive us for being busy and not updating this blog for a month and a day to be exact. Really, January has been a very tiring month. Without any excuses, here's another place that you can check and hang out with friends or with your loved one/s since February is also the so called "Love Month."

We discovered this new place which because of our love of Cafe Cristina. I remembered, I was so excited while it was still in construction phase and got more excited upon seeing colorful chairs and tables being delivered. July 14, 2012 when the store officially opened but we just came to check the place last December (busy schedule will be our forever excuse. haha!)

Now let us take a look inside:

Photos above courtesy of Bon AppeTEA :)

(The place was fully occupied when we went there that's why we don't have good photo/s of the place)

Bon AppeTEA serves the following kinds of tea and more.

I ordered Medium House Pearl Milk Tea while we ordered Large Peachsicle Milk Tea. They only have medium (16oz.) and large (22oz.) size by the way.

And this is what I love the most about the place...

The wall filled with sticky notes! :)

Upon seeing this, I did not think twice and asked one of the baristas where to find the materials needed. She handed me a set of sticky notes and said that pens are already provided on each table. 

I love how we do the 'activity' with full cooperation ♥

And of course, how can I forget this:

mnmloveslife.blogspot.com ♥ will feature Bon AppeTEA =) Promise kept!

 For the good milk tea and great place, thank you, Bon AppeTEA! :)

This February, let your loved one/s feel how much you love them with an extra effort if permitted. Treat her/him just like what we had when we went at Bon AppeTEA. It doesn't need to be extravagant as long as it is from the heart. But like what I'm always saying, it is not just this month that we let them feel we love them, it should be everyday and everytime we can.

Happy Love Month, everyone! ♥

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Bon AppeTEA

Marcos Highway, Brgy. Mayamot

Antipolo City

(Behind the Shell Station and Jollibee)

Tel. No. 209-3887

https://www.facebook.com/BonAppeteaMarcosHighway

Welcome, 2013! :)

We wish everyone a Happy New Year and let us be thankful for everything that we have and will soon be having. Let this another year be a symbol of more love, happiness, hope and courage for another year that God will bless us!

Cafe Lidia

Cafe Lidia has been our favorite eating place this year. In fact, we can eat here everyday (haha!) No kidding, with lots of food choices, you can literally eat here everyday. From pasta, chicken, pork, beef, salad, fish desserts, and  more, you will definitely love the place.

Without much ado, we will introduce you some of our favorites:

The famous Buffalo Wings (Best if served with rice)

 Fish and Chips

 Chicken Pesto Pasta

 Mashed Potato (A must try! We always had this in our every visit)

 Pasta Carbonara (My forever favorite. No need to ask what my order is)

 Baked Lasagna

 Baked Penne

 Baked Mac and Cheese

Tiramisu (They have varieties of dessert)

Need we say more? We highly recommend Cafe Lidia. It has great foods with an affordable price. There may be times that you have to wait outside to be accommodated because there really are lots of people who keep on coming back here. Try it and you will surely love it!

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Cafe Lidia

#64 Calderon St. Kalumpang

Marikina City

Tel. No. (632) 647 7606
http://www.cafelidia.com

Merry Christmas from US! ♥

We know we're both busy yet we should not miss the chance to greet all of you with a

MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS! 

Let us all thank God for all the blessings that He had given us. Share love. Share happiness. 

God bless us all! ♥

Yellow Cab Pizza Co. - Eastwood

Who in the world doesn't love pizza? We must admit, we are both pizza lovers (pizza+lovers.hihi!) and yes, we also love Yellow Cab Pizza (and Shakey's and Greenwich and Fracasso also). Eastwood, being one of our favorite places to hang out, is the witness to our pizza craving that night. We then went inside this perfect place to spend the night.

We then ordered Manhattan Meatlovers. Okay, this time, I don't mean the word "lovers." haha! We just love the combination of ham, pepperoni, italian sausage, beef, salami and bacon.

Would you not love this? Every bite just melts your heart and want you to crave more, right? If not with the "diet" thing (which is only in our minds), we could have ordered more :)

Manhattan Meatlovers for lovers. Aren't we redundant? Oops, sorry for this cheesy post. hihi. But seriously, we just love Yellow Cab's pizza. 

For not-so-pizza fan, they also serve chicken, pasta, and more :)

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Yellow Cab Pizza Co.

Eastwood City Walk 1, Eastwood Cyberpark

Bagumbayan, Quezon City

http://www.yellowcabpizza.com