Hi Mommsies!!!

How was your holy week!
As for our family, we spent the rest of the week in our house in Mandaue City here in Cebu.

I spent time with my son, had chit chats with my mom, sister and aunt Cora.
I guess that should be the most treasured moment of my work life since I get to spend the long weekend with them.

Have you noticed that most of the people are dying to go out and soak on the water? I have read a lot of vacay posts lately be it on instagram, fellow bloggers and some of my "wealthy" facebook friends.

Well, good for them -- they get to spend it splunging on the water. I can't question that action since as you may know, it is SUMMER indeed now in the Philippine Islands.

What can I say? Right?

It is Super Duper HOT!!

The sun is up all the while and I, my partner A and Adi stayed just at our little nest.

Here's what I posted via IG:

Adi with Aunt Cora and Uncle Andres having lunch.. =)

with My Adi #adiislove =) at home

surprised to see my elementary classmate Clint Lumapas  via @itspatmartinez IG feed. they're in camotes cebu spending the Holy week

Foodie. Biko and Inon-unan =) photo from my  IG @iamracinz

I was still thankful that even if I wasn't able to attend mass and confession, I was able to reflect.
Here's what the Lord is telling me as I read His Words from the Bible: (the Book of Ecclesiastes)

2:17 So I hated life, because the work that is worked under the sun was grievous to me; for all is vanity and a chasing after wind. 2:18 I hated all my labor in which I labored under the sun, because I must leave it to the man who comes after me. 2:19 Who knows whether he will be a wise man or a fool? Yet he will have rule over all of my labor in which I have labored, and in which I have shown myself wise under the sun. This also is vanity.

2:20 Therefore I began to cause my heart to despair concerning all the labor in which I had labored under the sun. 2:21 For there is a man whose labor is with wisdom, with knowledge, and with skillfulness; yet he shall leave it for his portion to a man who has not labored for it. This also is vanity and a great evil. 2:22 For what has a man of all his labor, and of the striving of his heart, in which he labors under the sun? 2:23 For all his days are sorrows, and his travail is grief; yes, even in the night his heart takes no rest. This also is vanity. 2:24 There is nothing better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw, that it is from the hand of God. 2:25 For who can eat, or who can have enjoyment, more than I? 2:26 For to the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy; but to the sinner he gives travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him who pleases God. This also is vanity and a chasing after wind.

5:1 Guard your steps when you go to God’s house; for to draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they don’t know that they do evil. 5:2 Don’t be rash with your mouth, and don’t let your heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven, and you on earth. Therefore let your words be few. 5:3 For as a dream comes with a multitude of cares, so a fool’s speech with a multitude of words. 5:4 When you vow a vow to God, don’t defer to pay it; for he has no pleasure in fools. Pay that which you vow. 5:5 It is better that you should not vow, than that you should vow and not pay. 5:6 Don’t allow your mouth to lead you into sin. Don’t protest before the messenger that this was a mistake. Why should God be angry at your voice, and destroy the work of your hands? 5:7 For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words: but you must fear God.

5:8 If you see the oppression of the poor, and the violent taking away of justice and righteousness in a district, don’t marvel at the matter: for one official is eyed by a higher one; and there are officials over them. 5:9 Moreover the profit of the earth is for all. The king profits from the field.5:10 He who loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he who loves abundance, with increase: this also is vanity. 5:11 When goods increase, those who eat them are increased; and what advantage is there to its owner, except to feast on them with his eyes?

5:12 The sleep of a laboring man is sweet, whether he eats little or much; but the abundance of the rich will not allow him to sleep.

Thanks for reading!
And God Bless us always!
Hope you too had a way better Holy Week =)

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Last week, I managed to get to a place just across our house in Mandaue Cit at 8 pm after work. =)
Copenhagen Residences just recently had it's soft opening on the 7th floor of the building.

Actually, I was just plain curious that I headed up on the elevator to see the place for myself.

the place inside the cafe

menu

menu posted on the elevator =)

what i had - an omelet for 110.00 ... quite expensive, but the presentation is a plus!

the view at the top

what i like: 

• they have free water
• nice view at the 7th floor
• great customer service
• cozy 
• free wifi

At virtually every turning point in your life, someone is standing there to either help you or hinder you. Famous entrepreneurs make a habit of building and maintaining a network of high-quality relationships throughout their lives, and as a result, they accomplish vastly more than the person who goes home and watches television each night.

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Associate with people who are optimistic and happy and who have goals and who are moving forward in their lives. At the same time, get away from negative, critical, complaining people. If you want to fly with the eagles, you cannot scratch with the turkeys.

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Who do you associate with?:)

I feel this so much.... this movie. the sisterly love. I love the song!
I think that every girl should feel the same way, we don't necessarily need a man to save us.
Here are a few quotes, I'd like to share with you about this wonderful movie, FROZEN.

credits to google for the images

Last Wednesday was our boss's birthday and guess what? Another Food Trip comes our way! Yay!
We planned it out ahead and Our Team lead made a reservation right there and then. Well, who doesn't love special occasions?

Here is what I was wearing that day:

BAG: Ukay-Ukay, SHOES: SM Dept Store, TOP: Ukay-Ukay, LEGGINGS: Bazaar Store

Thanks to my sister S for taking this photo. =) And to Camera 360 for making me look flawless hehe.

The sister S. BAG: Charles and Keith, SHOES: SM, PANTS: 138 Mall Cebu, SHIRT: Kpop friends (EXO-Luhan) she's a fan ;)

let's get the boodle fight on!

the inside of the grill house (tables and chairs) i love the feel of like being inside a boat =)

the Veranda space.

there you go! I smell SEAFOOD!

Captain A's Kapihan. I love that they have wifi too!

 what we got:

the birthday boodle! comes with a free cake for the celebrant and a military like salute from the waitresses/waiters.

 Birthday Boodle – PHP 1,280.00
It is a boodle fight meal especially prepared for birthday celebrations.

Includes:

Plain Rice, Pancit Canton, Lumpiang Shanghai, Pork BBQ, Fried Chicken, Grilled Prawns, Grilled Tilapia, Grilled Squid, Chopsuey, Cream of Mushroom Soup, (Also served with cake for birthdays)

Sinugba boodle. nom nom ^-^

 Sinugba Festival – PHP 1,280.00
All of the viands that make up this boodle fight meal are grilled.

Includes:

Garlic Rice, Plain Rice, Grilled Pork Belly, Grilled Chicken, Inihaw na Pusit, Inihaw na Bangus, Baked Scallops, Monggo Soup, Inihaw na Talong, Amplaya w/ Dilis

The facade. lovely right?

have you gone to this place too? share your experience!
http://captain-as.com/

This guide is full of tips that can help you avoid becoming a victim of a crime when you are out and about enjoying the solemn procession or the street party. By taking a few simple precautions, you can reduce the risk to yourself, and also discourage those who commit crime. Bear in mind that a lot of other people are coming to visit and watch the celebration, this may include bad elements.


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Be prepared

• Always be alert and aware of the people around you.
• Educate yourself concerning prevention tactics.
• Be aware of locations and situations which would make you vulnerable to crime, such as alleys and dark parking lots.

Street precautions

• Be alert to your surroundings and the people around you, especially if you are alone.
• Whenever possible, travel with a friend.
• Stay away from very crowded areas as much as possible.
• Walk confidently, and at a steady pace.
• Make eye contact with people when walking.
• Do not respond to conversation from strangers on the street, continue walking.
• If you carry a purse, hold it securely between your arm and your body.
• If you carry a Camera or any electronic devices with you, make sure it is attached to your body with a use of a sling.

Car safety

• Always lock car doors after entering or leaving your car.
• Park in well maintained areas.
• Have your car keys in your hand so you don't have to linger before entering your car.
• Check the back seat before entering your car.
• If you think you are being followed, drive to a public place or a police, or fire station.
• Don't stop to aid motorists stopped on the side of the road. Go to a phone and request help for them.
• Lexmark Parking area is open for employees.

Additional Tips

• Avoid bringing too much valuables while enjoying the Street Party.
• Wear comfortable clothes, shirts, pants, etc. . . .
• Don't forget to bring your own bottled water, if you need to buy one, buy from a reliable source.
• Don't invite trouble — keep gold chains out of sight; don't flash your jewelry; and turn your rings around so the stones don't show.

If a crime occurs – report it!
Everyone should consider it his/her responsibility to report crime. Many criminals target favorite areas and have predictable methods of operation. When you report all the facts about a crime, it helps the police assign officers in the places where crimes are occurring or where they are most likely to occur. At least one out of two crimes in the United States goes unreported, either because people don't think the police can do anything about it, or because people don't want to get involved. If you don't report crime, this allows the criminal to continue to operate without interference.