Another Waste of Cyberspace

Another Waste of Cyberspace http://khaleyla.multiply.com/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:57:26 -0000 Mon, 5 May 2008 13:16:16 -0000 Another Waste of Cyberspace http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/logo http://khaleyla.multiply.com 100 100 Perks of Working in k2: Being Professionally Photographed I used to hate leaving the office but I look forward to the portrait shoots with my clients for their upcoming annual reports. Why? Because, being the Test Shot Girl, I get to have my photos taken by some of the country's best professional photographers! <a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SI-5lwoKCDEAAFJGGBo1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SI-5lwoKCDEAAFJGGBo1/ACEBEDO-PX247140.jpg?et=1kvQhE8Sr3VJRjw9z6gXHg&nmid=0" border="0"></a>"ACEBEDO" Photo by: Cesar Caina Joke by: Cybs Javier <a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SI-8UQoKCDEAAA2t36I1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SI-8UQoKCDEAAA2t36I1/DSC-9153.JPG?et=Vn3P9K4K5FLrkBhow2SbnQ&nmid=0" border="0"></a>"BANDA-BANDA" Photo by: Erik Liongoren Art Direction: Mimmon Vicente (flying kicker at the back) <a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SJABBwoKCDEAAHCeqM41"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SJABBwoKCDEAAHCeqM41/IMG-4582.JPG?et=Mt%2BF6tiuVboOAi2AfwdExA&nmid=0" border="0"></a>"DESPERATE HOUSEWIFE AT PORTOFINO" Photo by Wig Tysmans Art Direction by Mimmon Vicente Stand-in: Cybs Javier <a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SJAEYAoKCDEAADpaSq01"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SJAEYAoKCDEAADpaSq01/IMG-9311.JPG?et=wuHHTpmKxUv3cc%2CXBguApQ&nmid=0" border="0"></a> "MUNI-MUNI" Photo by Tonette Jacinto (Taken on roof deck of SoMa) <a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SJAFuQoKCDEAAFLXEGI1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SJAFuQoKCDEAAFLXEGI1/IMG-9562.JPG?et=KrjnCX9T87g892hrSLmQwg&nmid=0" border="0"></a>"STATUE DANCE" Photo by Wig Tysmans (Stand-in for Corporate Couple Walking shot) http://khaleyla.multiply.com/journal/item/103/Perks_of_Working_in_k2_Being_Professionally_Photographed Mon, 5 May 2008 13:16:16 -0000 House and Lot For Sale! As most of you know, my parents are into building and selling houses. Their latest project (their 3rd in 4 years) is really pretty. A part of me wants to convince her not to sell this one but at the same time, I know it's what she really likes doing. <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://marco556.multiply.com/photos/album/87/114_Tanauan_Ayala_Alabang_Village">Click here to check out the better pictures on my brother's blog</a>. <a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R8t0tAoKCDEAAC7WXrA1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R8t0tAoKCDEAAC7WXrA1/P2160001.JPG?et=jf5pWyJLJBMZJ3ImIHdItQ&nmid=" border="0"></a>Detailed shot of facade. Brick detail, terracotta tiles and off-white walls. <a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R8twCAoKCDEAADwjDWY1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R8twCAoKCDEAADwjDWY1/P2080086.JPG?et=a5Nf8XvpmuxUj23AbGXn0w&nmid=" border="0"></a> View from dining area (not in picture--right hand side is entrance to kitchen. Left hand side will be sliding doors to the patio, garden and pool) <a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R8twdgoKCDEAAEcZT541"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R8twdgoKCDEAAEcZT541/P2080082.JPG?et=8qni1%2Bgb%2CkIPHXgDrCh%2B%2CA&nmid=" border="0"></a>My favorite part of the house. Kitchen (granite counter tops) with breakfast nook beyond the L-counter. (Not in picture--to the left: door that leads to the foyer) <a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R8tyTwoKCDEAAHJKsA01"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R8tyTwoKCDEAAHJKsA01/P2160004.JPG?et=v1nAmH7bVt9stz%2B3NNiUsA&nmid=" border="0"></a>View from master bedroom. <a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R8ty5AoKCDEAAAQ2-ss1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R8ty5AoKCDEAAAQ2-ss1/P2160009.JPG?et=peI0sDktQBU0XFXInArShw&nmid=" border="0"></a>Detailed shot of balcony railings. This is from master bedroom's balcony overlooking pool Details: <ul><li>114 Tanauan, Ayala Alabang</li><li>Tuscan-inspired 3 level house on elevated land</li><li>Lot area: 649 sqm; Floor area: 670 sqm</li><li>4 bedrooms all with TB and balcony</li><li>Den/guest bedroom TB</li><li>A big lana... http://khaleyla.multiply.com/journal/item/102/House_and_Lot_For_Sale_ Mon, 3 Mar 2008 03:55:04 -0000 If you build it... ...they will use it. Isn't it so nice to see people lining up? <a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R6h4dQoKCDEAADZpZlM1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R6h4dQoKCDEAADZpZlM1/DSC00849.JPG?et=PAmW1runYLrGSuYpMeH7Kw&nmid=" border="0"></a> http://khaleyla.multiply.com/journal/item/101/If_you_build_it... Tue, 5 Feb 2008 15:27:29 -0000 Evil Parker <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/R6h2qAoKCDEAAGsCQM01"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R6h2qAoKCDEAAGsCQM01/DSC00827.JPG?et=QzNFCPM6Bobu1krWT4rNqw&nmid=" border="0"></a> People who park their car like this should be... should be... glued to the parking lot floor. http://khaleyla.multiply.com/journal/item/100/Evil_Parker Tue, 5 Feb 2008 14:48:51 -0000 [Plugging] February Fever Speed Dating Event Hello, friends. Helping out a friend plug his event. <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/R6b43goKCDEAAHY2uro1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R6b43goKCDEAAHY2uro1/FFeverTkt_800res.jpg?et=RsIkypirFbuWQS54dBujnQ&nmid=" border="0"></a>February 6, 2008 (Wednesday) Capone's Open to single hot 23-33 year olds Smart Casual P500 Food an drinks will be served Registration at 8PM This event is my school project along with 3 classmates of mine.  We're not making a profit here ok. :P http://khaleyla.multiply.com/journal/item/99/Plugging_February_Fever_Speed_Dating_Event Mon, 4 Feb 2008 11:40:24 -0000 Which Madonna Are You? Your results: You are Disco MadonnaDisco Madonna<hr align="left" noshade="noshade" size="4" width="94"> 94%Mid-80's Madonna<hr align="left" noshade="noshade" size="4" width="75"> 75%80's Madonna<hr align="left" noshade="noshade" size="4" width="57"> 57%Blonde Ambition Madonna<hr align="left" noshade="noshade" size="4" width="57"> 57%Political Madonna<hr align="left" noshade="noshade" size="4" width="57"> 57%Movie-Star Madonna<hr align="left" noshade="noshade" size="4" width="50"> 50%Madge<hr align="left" noshade="noshade" size="4" width="44"> 44%Cause-Celeb Madonna<hr align="left" noshade="noshade" size="4" width="38"> 38%Veronica Electronica<hr align="left" noshade="noshade" size="4" width="32"> 32%Cowgirl Madonna<hr align="left" noshade="noshade" size="4" width="19"> 19%Rocker Madonna<hr align="left" noshade="noshade" size="4" width="0"> 0%You love all styles of music! You like ABBA. You don't get Hung Up by trends. Time goes by, so slowly for you and what is old you make new. You are not afraid to Confess how you feel. And you love to Dance, especially in New York. <img src="http://www.seabreezecomputers.com/madonna/pics/disco.jpg"><a href="http://www.seabreezecomputers.com/madonna">Click here to take the "Which Madonna Era are you?" quiz...</a> http://khaleyla.multiply.com/journal/item/98/Which_Madonna_Are_You Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:45:04 -0000 Take an online survey for a chance to win an 8GB iPod Nano! Paging all female Filipino citizens aged 22 to 35 years old! Fill out the registration form and the questionnaire. Click on this link: <a href="http://www.bumnomore.com/?page_id=74">http://www.bumnomore.com/?page_id=74</a> Ladies! Help me out :-) It's for a research project. Boys! Forward to your 22-35 year old girl friends and family. Many thanks! http://khaleyla.multiply.com/journal/item/97/Take_an_online_survey_for_a_chance_to_win_an_8GB_iPod_Nano Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:30:30 -0000 Signs Signs Everywhere There're Signs http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/album/45/Signs_Signs_Everywhere_Therere_Signs Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:45:58 -0000 Top Ten Things About My 2007 <a rel="nofollow" href="/photos/hi-res/upload/R4MQYgoKCDEAAFKuxqA1"></a><a rel="nofollow" href="/photos/hi-res/upload/R4MQYgoKCDEAAFKuxqA1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R4MQYgoKCDEAAFKuxqA1/_d2x0802_lowres_1.JPG?et=Kp7v7MVuJmTMAb9r3pCZ0w&nmid=" border="0"></a>1.) Climbing a peak at Pico de Loro Cove with Team Sandugo <a rel="nofollow" href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R4MQYgoKCDEAAFKuxqA1"></a><a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R4MqdAoKCDEAAG21ZWY1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R4MqdAoKCDEAAG21ZWY1/DSC00759.JPG?et=ExtfIrH6NLwHFlGk3M0%2C3g&nmid=" border="0"></a>2.) Buying my first pair of Rudy Project Sunglasses <a rel="nofollow" href="/photos/hi-res/42/1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/10/photos/42/300x300/1/DSC00642.JPG?et=C1y,vIRkUQEpsOJrN1xo7g&nmid=65088528" border="0"></a>3.) Watching childhood friends Norby and Jay perform their original songs. (Go Overtone!) <a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R4MQYgoKCDEAAFKuxqA1"></a><a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R4MQYgoKCDEAAFKuxqA1"></a><a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/42/11"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/8/photos/42/300x300/11/DSC00667.JPG?et=hdX62TYCQxZSbKn,zuAWsQ&nmid=65088528" border="0"></a>4.) Watching Rivermaya get their new lead singer, Jayson. <a rel="nofollow" href="/photos/hi-res/upload/R4MEiwoKCDEAADSGSXQ1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R4MEiwoKCDEAADSGSXQ1/DSC_7173.JPG?et=HR42M4YIYXm1uuEFh%2BwNLA&nmid=" border="0"></a>5.) Coming back to k2. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R4MQYgoKCDEAAFKuxqA1"></a><a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R4MqLwoKCDEAAF1OIGY1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R4MqLwoKCDEAAF1OIGY1/n835184745_471744_8413.jpg?et=Yfw11RZSVbBJ4Xs4kcIS7w&nmid=" border="0"></a>6.) Going to Bohol during the Christmas break to attend a friend's wedding and get some real good beach time. Be a tourist in your own country! (separate blog entry on my Bohol trip) <a rel="nofollow" href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R4MQYgoKCDEAAFKuxqA1"></a><a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R4MrogoKCDEAAA09Ef01"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R4MrogoKCDEAAA09Ef01/Picture1.jpg?et=pLtqvWL6011i9K%2CpuM8jOg&nmid=" border="0"></a>7.) Discovering that my SE K750i has a "burst" setting; I can shoot 4 frames per second. Wheee! <a rel="nofollow" href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R4MQYgoKCDEAAFKuxqA1"></a><a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R4Mr9QoKCDEAABMdRBA1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R4Mr9QoKCDEAABMdRBA1/DSC_1571.JPG?et=MNRyKPzTxuGobp81mcnHBA&nmid=" border="0"></a>8.) Discovering that my uncle, retired Professor Oscar M. Alfonso, was co-writer of the popular college history text book "History of the Filipino People (along with main writer, Teodoro Agoncillo) <a rel="nofollow" href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R4MQYgoKCDEAAFKuxqA1"></a><a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R4Ms8AoKCDEAACzGO001"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R4Ms8AoKCDEAACzGO001/caesar_iv_0007_copy.jpg?et=funl1UHypmcmpH59oVoPtw&nmid=" border="0"></a>9.) Caesar IV video game. Yes. You can build Rome in a day. (Personal record: playing from 8PM to 6AM) <a rel="nofollow" href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R4MQYgoKCDEAAFKuxqA1"></a><a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R4MtvwoKCDEAAELeuKU1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R4MtvwoKCDEAAELeuKU1/DSC00718.JPG?et=k8E6TARbwFvN8raOf1aP9A&nmid=" border="0"></a>10.) Helping client launch its new brand at the biggest Christmas party I've ever been to (10,000+ strong!) Looking forward to a steady-wendy y... http://khaleyla.multiply.com/journal/item/96/Top_Ten_Things_About_My_2007 Tue, 8 Jan 2008 05:53:23 -0000 Bohol 2007 Taken with my trusty SE K750i (phone cameras have come a long way) after the shutter of my Canon FTb film SLR decided to conk out on me on our second day! Pictures 00007 onwards were from my roll of film before my SLR's shutter stopped clicking. http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/album/44/Bohol_2007 Wed, 2 Jan 2008 05:53:25 -0000 My Happy Album The goal of this album is to provide a melange of photos that will make people happy. Primarily, me. But I would like to think that most of the things that make me happy will make YOU happy. So come and visit often. My goal is to upload at least 2 pictures a week. So expect lots of dogs, food, babies, cute colors, flowers, and a few stupid stuff :-) http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/album/43/My_Happy_Album Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:04:41 -0000 Extraordinary? With the weather cooling down substantially in the early evenings, I've started to walk home after work instead of battling it out for a cab or an FX. These walks home have given me lots of time to ponder on lots of things. Like, why can't Manila be like Kuala Lumpur? We "advanced" ahead of them but look where they are now! Or, why does McDonald's put those yucky pickles that people remove anyway? Imagine the money they'd save! Or, why are the sidewalks in the Ortigas Center area beyond Emerald Avenue and ADB Avenue so horrible (separate blog post). Or, what am I going to cook for dinner tonight--the chicken or the tuna? But what I've been pondering most about is the word extraordinary. I've been watching the plugs of the TV show "Heroes" on the Crime/Suspense Channel and they deluge the mini-video with that word. Extraordinary. So why am I devoting so much mental (and now as I type, physical) energy on this ordinary word? When people say, "extra big", they mean that it is excessively l... http://khaleyla.multiply.com/journal/item/95/Extraordinary Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:51:25 -0000 Rivermaya: Bagong Liwanag Finals I've known Mark since we were 12 and I've always armchair-supported his love for music. But with the recent changes in their band (i.e. the loss of their front man, Rico Blanco), I felt the need to really support him and his band. Gabby, Camille and I started watching the show on Studio 23 and we were able to watch the finals at the Music Museum last Oct 24. The show kicked off with old friends Norby and Jay from Overtone (plus their drummer Frank) playing originals from their independently produced album. Siyempre, I started to get teary eyed watching them rock it out on stage. My boys are almost-rock stars na! Below are a few pictures taken from my trusty SE K750i. (I love you, Sony http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/album/42/Rivermaya_Bagong_Liwanag_Finals Wed, 31 Oct 2007 02:28:50 -0000 Planet Zips at the Winternitz-Endaya Wedding http://khaleyla.multiply.com/video/item/13/Planet_Zips_at_the_Winternitz-Endaya_Wedding Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:19:38 -0000 Elevator Etiquette There are so many books and magazine columns on basic etiquette ranging from "If my fiance breaks the engagement, can I keep the ring" to "If I host a pot luck party, can I keep all the leftovers?" but there has yet to be an article about elevator etiquette. I think this is because it is bloody common sense to be courteous, polite and QUIET in an elevator, right? <ol><li>You're invading my aura, bastard!  I have had a hair-fixer flick me in the mouth with her god-awful mega-treated hair. I have had my toes stepped on by giggling idiots swatting each other inside this temporary prison I call Elevator. Stop it. There are people around you. Can't you all just shut up and stand still for 30 seconds?</li><li>Keep your mp3s to yourself. Maybe I'm just not into trends, but since when has it been cool to blast tinny music phones inside an elevator (or any public space for that matter). I don't like your music. I don't like your nail-scratch-on-blackboard phone speakers. Plug in some headphones, you indecen... http://khaleyla.multiply.com/journal/item/94/Elevator_Etiquette Mon, 8 Oct 2007 08:54:01 -0000 Lifestyle Network Bazaar: Sweet Sexy Thang Bazaar for Fashion, Beauty, Wellness and http://khaleyla.multiply.com/calendar/item/10003/Lifestyle_Network_Bazaar_Sweet_Sexy_Thang Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:53:19 -0000 Haribon Million Hectare Walk Hello Folks! Registration is now open to the much-awaited Haribon 35th anniversary bash --- The Million Hectare Walk 2007! WALK WITH US AND HELP RESTORE PHILIPPINE RAINFORESTS! WHAT: The Million Hectare Walk is a pledge walk which aims to raise funds through pledges from sponsors. Each Walker will request for pledges from friends and family for each round around the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife routes (one long - 1.5km and one short – 300 meters). Each round around the oval is equal to a tree (Pledges start with a minimum of Php 50.00). The more rounds a participant makes, the more he raises to plant more trees. We aim to restore 1 million hectares of forest by year 2020. HOW: To register to be a walker, go to our website: <a href=http://www.haribon>http://www.haribon</a>. org.ph to download the necessary forms. WHO CAN JOIN?: EVERYBODY!!! WHERE: NINOY PARKS and WILDLIFE CENTER, Diliman, QC From Quezon Memorial Circle, turn right at North Ave. WHEN: NOVEMBER 18, 2007, SUNDAY -----The earlier you register... http://khaleyla.multiply.com/calendar/item/10002/Haribon_Million_Hectare_Walk Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:52:10 -0000 Haribon MIllion Hectare Walk Hello Folks! Registration is now open to the much-awaited Haribon 35th anniversary bash --- The Million Hectare Walk 2007! WALK WITH US AND HELP RESTORE PHILIPPINE RAINFORESTS! WHAT: The Million Hectare Walk is a pledge walk which aims to raise funds through pledges from sponsors. Each Walker will request for pledges from friends and family for each round around the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife routes (one long - 1.5km and one short – 300 meters). Each round around the oval is equal to a tree (Pledges start with a minimum of Php 50.00). The more rounds a participant makes, the more he raises to plant more trees. We aim to restore 1 million hectares of forest by year 2020. HOW: To register to be a walker, go to our website: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.haribon.org.ph/">http://www.haribon. org.ph</a> to download the necessary forms. WHO CAN JOIN?: EVERYBODY!!! WHERE: NINOY PARKS and WILDLIFE CENTER, Diliman, QC From Quezon Memorial Circle, turn right at North Ave. WHEN: NOVEM... http://khaleyla.multiply.com/journal/item/93/Haribon_MIllion_Hectare_Walk Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:50:47 -0000 Lifestyle Bazaar: Sweet Sexy Thang <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/RuZf5goKCqsAAE0gmzY1"><img style="width: 269px; height: 193px;" class="alignmiddle" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/RuZf5goKCqsAAE0gmzY1/sexythang.gif?et=4Xh0gnk7pH5ZO%2B7SFvdvCw" border="0"></a> When: September 15, 2007 Where: Intercontinental Manila What: Fashion, Beauty, Wellness and Fitness http://khaleyla.multiply.com/journal/item/92/Lifestyle_Bazaar_Sweet_Sexy_Thang Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:33:46 -0000 **** and a half: Arya <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/RuXyMAoKCqsAACLPcUQ1"></a><a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/RuXzOwoKCqsAADp-SNQ1"></a><a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/RuX0QwoKCqsAAE99Nqo1"></a><a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/RuX2yAoKCqsAAAPpkz01"><img class="alignmiddle" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/RuX2yAoKCqsAAAPpkz01/DSC00594.JPG?et=EEoEP2BB7AGOJfSCINER%2BQ" border="0"> </a>Location: GF, Greenhills Promenade Cuisine: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern The not-perfect-score applies to...I don't know. Honestly, I'd give this restaurant 5 stars but that would mean that there was absolutely nothing wrong with this place. OK... let me think. I'm giving Arya 4 and a half stars because their tables were too small. And it is costlier than the usual places I go to. Bareh (Lamb kebab):                       355 Beef Koobideh (Ground beef kebab): 295 Bread basket:                                   60 Hummus:                                &... http://khaleyla.multiply.com/journal/item/91/_and_a_half_Arya Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:21:51 -0000 *** and a half: Pizza Hut Bistro Location: Robinson's Galleria, Top Floor (across the cinemas) Rating: 3 and a half stars <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/Rt9@lwoKCqsAAF1nUA01"></a>Pizza Hut Bistro is a great example of product extension that does not contradict the current brand or alienate its main customer base. They used subdued (read: not large) Pizza Hut logos (like on the signage, cover of their menu, on their uniforms) and upscaled the overall look and feel with the bistro concept. But they kept the prices Pizza Hut affordable. I'm a cheapoid. But I like eating in nice places without paying super hefty prices. So, here's another restaurant that shows bang-for-buck. Platter (regular-size):    300 Crab Roll Salad:           175 (5 pieces) Iced Tea:                       45 (x 2) French Onion Soup:       65 TOTAL:               &nb... http://khaleyla.multiply.com/journal/item/90/_and_a_half_Pizza_Hut_Bistro Thu, 6 Sep 2007 04:47:42 -0000 ***-Windows Cafe/Restaurant <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/RtfAfAoKCqsAACfRf-U1"><a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/RtfCTQoKCqsAAETpEw41"></a></a><a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/RtfCTQoKCqsAAETpEw41"><img class="alignmiddle" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/RtfCTQoKCqsAAETpEw41/DSC00565.JPG?et=45r%2CA7LT%2Cl%2Bz0jpSROo64w" border="0"></a><a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/RtfAfAoKCqsAACfRf-U1"></a> Location: Robinson's Galleria, Ground Floor (No, beej, not beside Gold's Gym! :-) ) They have a branch in Rockwell PowerPlant Mall. The 3-star rating is not a reflection of the taste of their food but rather the price tag for "modern" Filipino food. Their presentation is excellent, the taste of their food was fabulous and the ambience was fantastic. <a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/Rte@PAoKCqsAAGqj5oA1"><img class="alignmiddle" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/Rte@PAoKCqsAAGqj5oA1/DSC00564.JPG?et=%2Brhux%2BoIpN0C1A4JoAg3GQ" border="0"></a>Love the lighting. Not so keen on the modern fast-food chairs. <a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/Rte@PAoKCqsAAGqj5oA1"></a><a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/Rte-uwoKCqsAAAlzIY41"><img class="alignmiddle" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/Rte-uwoKCqsAAAlzIY41/DSC00571.JPG?et=3WGUEvE721ZAI11j5vZ2Lg" border="0"></a>Now isn't this the cutest cup of rice?! <a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/Rte@PAoKCqsAAGqj5oA1"></a><a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/Rte-uwoKCqsAAAlzIY41"></a><a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/RtfAGgoKCqsAABvc33c1"><img class="alignmiddle" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/RtfAGgoKCqsAABvc33c1/DSC00570.JPG?et=LTggEZGicQifXGkcCLqj2A" border="0"></a>Fresh corned beef sinigang. Yummy yummy. It wasn't all that brothy, more goopy and creamy. Slurp. <a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/RtfAfAoKCqsAACfRf-U1"><img class="alignmiddle" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/RtfAfAoKCqsAACfRf-U1/DSC00574.JPG?et=XZ2REfFfv6Dc51Rpq9DXOg" border="0"></a>Tuna Kani Salad in Sour Cream Dressing. Had yummy bits of roasted peanuts and garlic. <a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/RtfAfAoKCqsAACfRf-U1"></a><a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/RtfCTQoKCqsAAETpEw41"></a><a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/RtfDBwoKCqsAAE8-L841"><img class="alignmiddle" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/RtfDBwoKCqsAAE8-L841/DSC00576.JPG?et=g%2BYxVE%2BJDt3IClcF4Zgjaw" border="0"></a>Chorizo and Mushrooms A la Pobre. Super hot and spicy. Yum. Need. More. Rice. <a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/RtfAfAoKCqsAACfRf-U1"></a><a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/RtfBMQoKCqsAADNxLJY1"><img class="alignmiddle" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/RtfBMQoKCqsAADNxLJY1/DSC00577.JPG?et=WAmh%2Cew1na7CnOlSkgj6Sw" border="0"></a>I love the lamps! Must. Have. Copied.<a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/RtfCTQoKCqsAAETpEw41"></a> http://khaleyla.multiply.com/journal/item/89/-Windows_CafeRestaurant Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:09:28 -0000 Mr. Choi Baboy! Location: Robinson's Galleria (rear entrance, near Gold's Gym, Penny Brown and Gloria Jean's Coffee) Baked Beef Curry Rice Salt and Pepper Pork Spare Ribs Crab and Corn Soup Wanton Soup A pot of Jasmine Tea Total: +/- 700 pesos <a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/RterdwoKCqsAAGkzcWI1"><img class="alignmiddle" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/RterdwoKCqsAAGkzcWI1/DSC00558.JPG?et=1T10G8YLCYNaTUp8DZAMng" border="0"></a>Crab and Corn Soup: Reminiscent of the "just add one egg" instant soup but much yummier and fresher tasting (though I truly doubt they used fresh ingredients.) <a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/RterdwoKCqsAAGkzcWI1"></a><a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/RtesLAoKCqsAAHCYSnE1"></a><a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/Rtes4QoKCqsAAAGTOU01"> </a><img class="alignmiddle" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/RtesLAoKCqsAAHCYSnE1/DSC00559.JPG?et=4MPcKLhX7rTWLnHAmNoVpg" border="0"> Wanton Soup. Nothing spectacular but the wanton sure was stuffed! I hate those that are mostly wanton wrappers! <a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/RterdwoKCqsAAGkzcWI1"></a><a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/RtesLAoKCqsAAHCYSnE1"></a><a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/Rtes4QoKCqsAAAGTOU01"><img class="alignmiddle" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/Rtes4QoKCqsAAAGTOU01/DSC00560.JPG?et=jz1SpCj87RCQKvlJM%2BBFeA" border="0"></a> Salt and Pepper Pork Spare Ribs. My absolute favorite dish at Mr. Choi's. <a href="http://khaleyla.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/RteuOwoKCqsAABYDosA1"><img class="alignmiddle" src="http://images.khaleyla.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/RteuOwoKCqsAABYDosA1/DSC00561.JPG?et=3iXaL0GFi0H9SSMbQ4YKXg" border="0"></a>Baked Beef Curry. My 2nd favoritest dish at Mr. Choi. Tender beef strips, crunchy leeks and green bell peppers swimming in super yummy curry rice. Slurp! The Bufra and I have always loved eating at Mr. Choi because despite the slightly-higher price tag, the servings are more than ample. OK, they're huge. For those who know the Bufra and myself, you will know that this is important to us. We have been known to eat for four people. B... http://khaleyla.multiply.com/journal/item/88/Mr._Choi_Baboy Fri, 31 Aug 2007 06:13:03 -0000 Is there a Devil inside me? I was downstairs for a break when someone carrying a messenger bag approached me. At first I thought he was one of those that sold prayer cards (stampitas) because he was a scholar at some school. He looked at me with a little smile. Then he made the sign of the cross. Then walked past me with a little sidestep as if avoiding me. Is there a devil inside me? <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/omg.png"> http://khaleyla.multiply.com/journal/item/87/Is_there_a_Devil_inside_me Wed, 29 Aug 2007 05:57:28 -0000 The Power of a Migraine (and IV drugs) At around 3PM, I had begun to complain of a mild headache. Thinking it was just another one of my head colds caused by being blasted by my dad's car's airconditioning, I took a Neozep and hoped it would go away. The mild pain had begun to turn into a slightly uncomfortable throbbing that began at my eyebrows to my temples. Soon, it began to grip my entire skull and reached into my jawline. So I took a mefenamic acid (over-the-counter painkiller) and slept for a bit. At around 7PM, my sister had to call my Bufra to take me to the emergency room. Thankfully he had a plastic bag in his car because after one minute of driving, I puked my dinner out. I walked over to the emergency room desk. Nurse: Ano po yun, ma'am? (What is it, ma'am?) Me:     Severe headache. Vomitted. 5 minutes ago. Just now. Nurse: OK, ma'am. Kaya mo pang mag-sulat? (Can you still write?) She hands me a form. Me:     Oo, naman! (Of course!) Filled in first two boxes (Birthday and Age... http://khaleyla.multiply.com/journal/item/86/The_Power_of_a_Migraine_and_IV_drugs Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:59:05 -0000 The Boy From Smallville http://khaleyla.multiply.com/links/item/11/The_Boy_From_Smallville Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:00:17 -0000