SM Marikina Bloggers Event
Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On March 1, 2009
My blogger friend Sonny invited us to this event. This is the 1st ever blogging event I joined & I’m glad I did.
I didn’t know that there is a group existing of Pinoy bloggers! I really hope that soon I’ll be able to meet most of them so I can be “in” in the group (if you know what I mean).
I’ve been blogging for quite sometime but I still feel that I’m a “newbie” in the bloggers world. My Alexa rank is soooo low that it really makes me sad 
Anyway, the event is sponsored by SM Marketing Department. They wanted bloggers to test the WiFi of the mall. Take note, SM Marikina is WiFi enabled for the WHOLE mall & not just cyberzone. This is I think the only SM Mall that is WiFi enabled mallwide.
So first, we register in the booth then we can go around the mall and pick a cafe, restaurant, anywhere within the mall & blog away. Then at 5PM, we were asked to proceed to Cyberzone event center for the Raffle, an Asus Laptop!
My friends and I didn’t win but congratulations to the girl who won, I heard it was also her birthday so I bet she had one of the best birthdays ever hehehe.
Chili’s Bar & Grill
Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On February 27, 2009
Chili’s Bar & Grill
Greenhills Shopping Center, Missouri St. corner Nevada St., Northeast Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila (02)727-1143
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A friend helped me by setting up this dinner for me to meet his blogger officemate. I really so wanted to improve on my blogging coz I believe I’m not doing everything right. I was able to get a lot of tips and I’m excited again in blogging. I just hope in time, my blog will be recognized… wishing wishing wishing…
Here are what we ordered:
- Grilled Pork Chops (Php405)
This is what I ordered, I was too hungry at that time that I thought I can eat 2 whole pork chops but was only able to finish just one.. I guess I’m more excited in filling up my mind rather than my stomach hehehe.
- Grilled Salmon with Garlic & Herbs (Php605)
8 oz salmon fillet.. Looks good. I’m just not the salmon-type of person hehehe.
- Grilled Steak with Roasted Herb Jus (Php450)
- Bottomless Lemonade (Php95)
This one I enjoyed hehe.
I remember that I used to love Chili’s because of it’s “Caliente Catfish” but apparently, they scrapped it from their menu. And I felt not much people are going there anymore. When we were there, it’s dark because the dining section beside us were closed.
BTW, they have free wifi now.
Italianni’s
Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On February 27, 2009
Italianni’s
2nd Level Robinson’s Place Ermita, Manila
(02) 536-7961 to 62
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I’m not really fond of Italian food or American food for that matter. Maybe it’s because I don’t like hamburgers, pastas, pizza that much. So as much as possible, I really dont make any effort of going to places that serve them. But ofcourse friends do sometimes like to eat there and ofcourse I have to oblige.
One thing that I noticed in Italianni’s is their good service, it seems like they are trained to give the best service possible. I remember before when they serve me somewhat “rubbery” pork chops and they cooked a new one for me. And now when I requested if they could give me extra crispy kangkong leaves, they gave me one whole extra bowl. Talk about exceeding expectations… hehehehe
Here are what we ordered:
- Refillable Dalandan/Iced Tea (Php110)
I like Dalandan better. I feel we’re paying a premium here. I feel Php110 is a bit expensive for a bottomless drink.
- Spaghetti & Meatballs (Php 495)
Nice presentation and does look yummy. But not yummy enough for my to try. I’m just too full try out the other dishes. I just ate my own order. I’m pretty sure it’s good coz they were able to finish this dish.
- Grilled Porkchops Au Poivre (Php695)
I didn’t order this but this does definitely look good. I will order this when I go to Italianni’s next time.
- U.S. Choice Tenderloin – 5oz. (Php795)
I ordered this. It was good at first bite but I wasn’t able to sustain it ehehe. Ended up just eating half of the steak. The Vegetable leaves are yummy though. I just can’t get enough of it.
- Grilled Chicken & Pomelo Salad (Php595)
I like salads that use vinaigrette. This is one of them.
- Pesto Pizza (Php395)
I remember I took 1 slice of it. Tasted like a pizza hehehe… Like I mentioned I’m not really fond of pizza so I don’t think anyone can get any quality feedback from me on this one. hehehe
- Chicken Caprese Melt (Php325)
Japanese Lessons – Feb 24 & Feb 26 2009
Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On February 27, 2009
It’s really fortunate for us that there are some people in our company who are kind enough to provide us Japanese lessons. These kind of lessons usually cost around Php8,000. And they are just generous enough to give it to us for FREE! 
And as a bonus, the sessions that I attended, the teacher (Ghe) is superb! She is very engaging, energetic & extremely good in my opinion. It really made us be so attentive in the Japanese class. For that alone, I’m so thankful that I joined.
Here are what we learned so far:
February 24, 2009
Ohayou Gozaimasu – Morning
Konnichi Wa – Afternoon
Konban Wa – Evening
Sumimasen – Excuse Me
Hajimemashite – Nice to Meet You
Rochelle to Moushimasu – My name is Rochelle
Yoroshiku Onegai Shimasu – Please be good to me
Onamae Wa Nan Desu Ka – What’s your name?
Eeto N/Anon Ne – uhmmm/aaahhh
Minasan – Everyone
February 26, 2009
Muzukashii – Difficult
Desu Ka – Question/End a Question
Desu – sentence/period/end a sentence
Kantan desu – Easy/Piece of Cake
Jin – “-ese” (e.g., Chinese = Chuugoku Jin)
| Pronouns | Countries | Language | Nouns | |
| Watashi (I/me) | Firipingo | Sensei (Teacher) | ||
| Anata (You) | |
Nihongo | Gakusei (Student) | |
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Kono Kata (This person) Sono Kata (that person) |
Furansu (France) | Furansugo | Kaishain (Employee) | |
| Watashi-tachi (we) | |
Chuugokugo | Enjiniaa (Engineer) | |
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Honyakusha (Translator) | ||
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Tsuuyakusha (Interpreter) | ||
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Taigo | |||
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Eigo | |||
| I |
Eigo | |||
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Eigo | |||
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Kankokugo | |||
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Doitsugo | |||
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Hindigo | |||
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Roshiago | |||
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Indoneshiago | |||
| Mareeshiago |
Bunpou (Grammar):
_____________ wa ____________ desu
Minasan, hajimemashite, (your name) to moushimasu. Watashi wa (your country) kara kimashita. Yoroshiku onegai shimasu. (pronoun) wa (person’s name) desu. (pronoun) wa (person’s country) kara kimashita.
Everyone, Nice to meet you, My name is (your name), I’m from (your country). Please be nice to me. (pronoun) is (person’s name). (pronoun) is from (person’s country).
I’m definitely looking forward to the next sessions 
Banapple Pies & Cheesecakes
Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On February 23, 2009
Banapple Pies & Cheesecakes
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We went jogging last saturday at UP Diliman and ofcourse, the best place we can think of to have breakfast is…. you guessed it right… none other than… Banapple!
Their rice meals are superb. Their eggs are special, we don’t know what they put in it that made it so special and good. You be the judge, the pictures can prove it.
Here are our orders:
- Creamy Chicken Pie (Php100)
Served with chunky potato salad. The pie basically consists of chicken flakes wrapped in a crust with creamy white sauce. Looks yummy, I didn’t order it. Maybe next time.
- Garlic Beef Tapa with creamed parsley eggs (Php130)
This is their bestseller for their rice meals. I haven’t tried it but most of my colleagues ordered this. I didn’t see any leftovers, makes me wonder.. I’ll order this next time, even if it’s not breakfast time. Served with garlic rice & creamy eggs.
- Glazed Pork Tocino with creamed parsley eggs (Php120)
I fell in love with this dish that whenever I go to Banapple, I just can’t seem to let myself try their other dishes. This just is extremely good! also served with garlic rice & creamy eggs.
- Classic Iced Coffee (Php60)
I’m not fond of Starbucks coffee but a simple coffee like this do get my attention. I just want it with sugar.. that’s it… simple but good.
- Banapple Smoothie (Php85)
Have to try this one time.
- Iced Mocha (Php70)
- Hot Americano (Php50)
I’m glad it now has a branch in Tomas Morato. Katipunan is just too inconvenient for me. I always get lost hehehe.