My Hiatus Recap (Pic Heavy)

hello my luvlies! I've missed everybody. It's been awhile since I blogged.  Here is a summarized recap of what I was up to...

1) Bridal Shower - March 2010

 I threw a bridal shower for my friend @ this buffet place in Glendale.

Party Favors

 Personalized Pen

Shoe Candle

Putting her sash

 

Some of the games we played...

 

 Kiss the bride's a$$

 

Play Doh P*nis

Bridal Book Game

The guests

2) Rehearsal Dinner - May 2010

We had the rehearsal dinner at the same place.  Check out our cool shirts!

Pic with the bride and the bridesmaids

3)  At the hotel - Wedding Day - May 2010

Getting my makeup done

Our highness

4) At the Church - Wedding Day - May 2010

 

The groom and the best man cried...

and nobody had tissue at that time lol!

 

 5) At the Reception - Wedding Day - May 2010

 It was fun and a stressful experience at the same time but so worth it. I think I was a bit MOH-zilla that day because I wanted everything to be perfect.

 

 

 6) Watched "South Pacific" at the Ahmanson Theater - June 2010

It's the best musical I've seen so far!

 

 

 7) Malibu Hiking and  Sparadise - June 2010

After the newlyweds came back from their Mexican Riviera Cruise, we went hiking at Malibu trails and they treated me to an hour relaxing combination massage at this day spa. 

8) Finished watching Personal Taste - June 2010

Finally done watching this K-drama.  I love the ending!

9) Found my new stress-reliever...

Ciao for now!

"Chicago" hits L.A. (Pantages Theatre)

First things first, big "thank you" for all the birthday greetings.  I apologize for this is a late post.  Their L.A. stint already ended but I still want to share this experience.  My co-worker gave us tickets to the show for my birthday.  I loved the movie so I was really excited for this. Obviously, stage play is different from the movie but I still can't help but compare.  Michelle Williams (former Destiny's Child member) played the part of "Roxie Hart" which was portrayed by Renee Zellweger in the movie.  In my opinion, although a great singer, her acting is just okay.  The one who really impressed me is Terra MacLeod as "Velma Kelly" played by Catherine Zeta-Jones in the movie.  The costumes and the choreography are super sexy.  The dancers have gorgeous bods and can definitely move!  How I wish to be that flexible to do those splits!  Oh to be skinny - that's my dream!  The supporting characters are powerful singers as well.  I also liked Tom Riis Farrell who played "Amos Hart" who seemed to be the crowd favorite and added comic relief to the musical.  There was also a surprise on "Mary Sunshine's" character that's worth watching.  It's a good musical overall...but "Dreamgirls" is still on top of my list.

Terra and Michelle in character:

VS

Catherine and Renee

 

Here's one of my favorite scenes from the movie:

They both reached for the gun:

Check out this vid if your curious how Michelle Williams did as Roxie Hart...


 
Some pics taken...

 Next musical I'm gonna see this June is "South Pacific"

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My 30th Bday Recap

My bday is on the same day as Mother's Day for this year.  Since all of my friends are occupied that day, I had a low-key and sober (not a drop of alcohol lol!) celebration compared to last year.  I spent my 30th bday with my family and bf.  The next day, I was supposed to have post bday dinner with the bride and groom after work @ Cheesecake Factory in Glendale.  I didn't know that they organized a surprise bday dinner for me with some of our close friends and my bf.  I was completely clueless until we arrived at the restaurant.  I was shocked to see my bf waiting to be seated in the lobby!  I was so slow that I even thought he was on a date with another girl and asked him what the hell is he doing there! LoL! I was even looking around to see if he was with someone...I was sooo ready to slap the b*tch!  Then another friend arrived and I finally came to realize that it was all planned! My reaction was priceless!  They got me good! I was so relieved that I don't have to deal with a cheating bF heheh!  Anyhoo, I really appreciate this very thoughtful gesture that they did.  My very first surprise bday party!

I was not even glammed up for the occasion.  If I only knew right?

Some photos...

My Red Velvet Bday Cheesecake

While waiting to be seated

 Our server has a good singing voice hehe! See short video clip...

Making a wish

Opening one of the gifts

More cheesecakes....

Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake

Carrot Cheesecake

Fountain pic

One with bf

Escalator pix going to the parking lot

Thank you God for this wonderful night!

Thank you for all the blessings and gifts I received!

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Hiking @ the Hollywood Sign

My friends and I are having this weight loss challenge and whoever sheds the most pounds by May 25th wins $300! Only four of us competing (2 guys and 2 ladies) so I really gotta bring it on LOL! I have to stay focused and be serious with it this time! With that said, I've been physically active and lately into hiking.  I'm not the outdoorsy type of girl but I've always been fascinated with the beauty of nature.  I can deal with hiking but not camping! I can't stand creepy crawlers and being bathroom-less (porta-potty doesn't count)! My very first experience of hiking was at one of the trails near the Griffith Park Observatory.  I seriously thought I was going to pass out that time!  Maybe because we didn't warm up and I wasn't exercising at all.  It's a great feeling tho after reaching to the top.

Last Friday, we hiked the famous Hollywood Sign via Hollyridge trail.

Click here for the driving directions.

Click here for the illustrated trail map.

Check out some of our pics...

Start here...

This is the closest we can get to the sign because it's restricted

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View of Hollywood Reservoir from top

I dunno what this is but it looks like a nest

It was almost an hour hike one way so we jogged going down to cut the time short.  Soreness the very next day! I could use a full body massage right now.  I guess I need to do hiking more often so my body can adjust to it.  My bf offered to buy me a treadmill for my birthday.  I've been wanting to get one so I can workout at home and just use the incline feature to simulate hiking and burn more calories.

I wanna get toning shoes for a firmer behind.  Maybe a Reebok EasyTone but I couldn't decide what color to get.

Here is some info about toning shoes:

Anyhoo, wish me luck my luvlies so I can get fit and win that moolah at the same time!

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Currently watching: Personal Taste aka Personal Preference + Random Updates

Hello my luvlies! I am back from my long hiatus! I have missed blogging so much!

Currently watching:

Title:  Personal Taste a.k.a. Personal Preference

Genre:  Romance, Comedy

Broadcast Network:  MBC

Broadcast Period:  March 31to May 20, 2010

Air days:  Wednesdays and Thursdays

Synopsis:

Jeon Jin Ho is a straight guy who pretends to be gay in order to become a roommate to his female friend, Park Kae In. His hobbies include organization and ironing, and he’s known for his stoic poker face. He’s a stickler for cleanliness, but he also has a talent for figuring out women’s feelings. Kae In is very trusting even though she has a habit of being betrayed. However that doesn’t stop her from giving people the benefit of doubt and Jin Ho is no different. How will Kae In react when she finds out that her gay roommate is not actually gay at all and that he has fallen for her?

 

Cast:

Son Yeh Jin as Park Kae In
Lee Min Ho as Jeon Jin Ho
Kim Ji Suk as Han Chang Ryul
Wang Ji Hye as Kim In Hee
Ryu Seung Ryong as Choi Do Bin
Im Seul Ong as Kim Tae Hoon
Jung Sung Hwa as No Sang Joon
Park Hae Mi as Jin Ho’s mother
Ahn Suk Hwan as Han Yoon Sub
Jo Eun Ji as Lee Young Sun
Choi Eun Seo as Na Hye Mi
Bong Tae Kyu as Won Hoo
Jung Chan
Song Sun Mi
Jang Won Young

Trailer #1:

 

Trailer #2:

Trailer #3:

OST w/ Lyrics

My POV:

 When I first read the synopsis, I just couldn't imagine Lee Min Ho in a gay role, so this must be interesting! I was getting bored watching the first few episodes but my feelings took a 180 degrees turn on Episodes 7 and 8! I am now pretty much hooked on this drama! I can't believe my fave korean actress Yoon Eun Hae (lead in Coffee Prince and Lady Castle) made a special appearance! It was like a dream come true seeing her and Lee Min Ho on the same screen as I am a huge fan of both! How I wish they would team up in the future! I can't wait to see the coming episodes ;)

Ready for my random updates?

• Went back to my homeland (Philippines) after 10 years and stayed there for almost 2 weeks.  I'm sure it will take some time before I go back there again because I had the worst allergic reaction to insect bites! I got bite marks all over my body and my feet were swollen (hello Shrek feet!) I checked in to urgent care as soon as I returned to Los Angeles. Boy, I was soo happy and relieved to be back here!
  
• Currently on diet mode.  Down to 104 lbs (from 115 lbs) so far since I started (April 5th). Could it be just water weight that I have lost?  I am shedding weight so fast! This diet coffee thing is really working! Hopefully no harmful side effects but I guess it's a risk I have to take. Thinking of selling my True Religion Casey Leggin Jeans Size 26 used only once because it's too big on me now. Anybody interested?
  
• Me and my boyfriend just had our 5th year anniversary last week. Sorry for me, I don't hear wedding bells yet ;)
  
• My friend's wedding is fast approaching and I still don't have my MOH speech ready. Her special day needs to be perfect! I am secretly stressing out!
  
• My 30th bday is coming up (same day as Mother's Day) but I don't feel like celebrating like last year.  We are so pre-occupied with my friend's upcoming wedding.

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