Opa! At the Cyma in Greenbelt 2, Makati

Yesterday, after watching Harry Potter — The Half Blood Prince with some of my blockmates in Glorietta 4, we headed on for dinner at Cyma located at the Greenbelt 2. It was all Dennis' idea to go to Greenbelt for dinner; while it was Charles' idea to go for Cyma! HAHA. Well I guess Dennis was really craving for good and 'costly' food—despite the objection of JT. LOL. Boy, we had an expensive meal but it was well worth it...at least, for me and maybe for my companions too. I was there with Charles, JT, and Dennis. Yes! I'm the only girl again! The other people we were with us during the movie went home unfortunately (Vic, Elle Jaye, William, etc.) Boo~

Cyma (pronounced as see-ma) is a Greek-inspired restaurant nestling within those rows of other good restaurants in Greenbelt 2, Makati. [ Click here to see thee other restaurants in Greenbelt 2 ] My dish was Salmon Fish Fillet Roasted Cedar Planked (PhP 360) with potatoes as a side dish. For the record, I was in aghast when I saw in the bill later on that I had an additional PhP 130.00 for the potatoes! I actually thought I don't have to pay for it! Dayum~

One of the things I find amusing in here is when all of the waiters shout out "Opa!" (Greek cheer) whenever they serve the Saganaki: roasted cheese with herbs. It's the dish shown on the right of the picture above.

Image from ourawesomeplanet.com since I forgot to take a picture of this dish ordered by Dennis.
Kotopoulo Lemonato (Greek Chicken Adobo PhP345) - Braised Lemon Oregano Chicken with garlic and extra virgin olive oil.


Bifteka (Greek Wagyu Burger PhP360) - I think that was Feta cheese that's on top of the wagyu patty? Was it, Charles? XD And as usual, the Greek potatoes. Cyma is abundant with potatoes.


Pastitsio (Baked Mac PhP200) - I'm not really sure if this was really the Pastitsio. But I do remember it having that thick layer of Cheese! JT had a hard time finishing it off. 3/4 of the meal, he already said he was too full. XD


Rice Stuffed in Pepper (That's 2 peppers, I took the other one) - I can't remember the name! This was Dennis' order in an attempt for him to eat good rice. Unfortunately, he did not like it! The other guys as well! BUT I liked it! HAHA.

I don't have an image picture for the roasted salmon dish I've ordered...'cause I think I was too preoccupied on taking a picture of these guys with their food that I totally forgot to click my camera to myself and to my food. Oh well. XD

And oh, Charles and I ordered Kakavia - Greek Fisherman's Stew (PhP195) for our soup. It was tasty but I really didn't enjoy having to put out the shells off the soup.

Our server's name was "Price", but personally, I think it was "Rice"! He was an all-smile guy—or should I say gay? And he was also kind enough to heed to our needs though at one point we saw a hint of laziness to change the bill when Dennis wanted to change his drink. LOL. But still, for this, I can say that their waiters provide good service. Overall, we had a good dinner at this place though it was quite evident that the prices are high. HAHA. The food presentation is superb and oh, you can go here if you want to overeat! You know, there was one point wherein we were so tired of finishing our food; best example: Me and JT. I think it's because most of the Cyma's dishes are are good for 2 persons.

Next time I would like to try their Flaming Mangoes (PhP180). I've read that it's a definite must-try. To see the menu of Cyma here in Greenbelt, click [ here ].

Cyma is also found at the Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Trinoma and Eastwood Mall.

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How the hell did I end up here?

This morning while going to work, as soon as I arrived in the Makati district, I got off the FX van that I was riding on, walked down the underpass, and then.............



.............the loud honking of the cars as they angrily tried to outdo each other in that H.V. Dela Costa St. intersection disturbed me profoundly.

"WAAAAAIT A MINUTE!!!
How the hell did I end up here?! "

In case you don't get what I'm saying, the thing is: I was really shocked as I realized that I've already reached H.V. Dela Costa St. (the street where my office is) when in fact, I can't even remember emerging out of the underpass nor walking on the street leading to H.V.! I had a good time laughing at myself as I thought further: "So this was how daydreaming could get really freaky."

Now that I think about it, I was really daydreaming about a lot of things—work, school, etc.—while I was walking this morning. Gaaahd, I was so preoccupied! And because of that... What would have happened if I reached the pedestrian lane?! What would have happened if some stupid snatcher took advantage of my dreamy state and stole my bag? What if....?

Okay, I think I'm not that stupid enough not to notice a pedestrian lane or sense an upcoming presence but the fact that I got the biggest jolt of the day realizing that I've already reached the street of my workplace without even knowing, sensing, and comprehending how I made my way there really bugs the hell out of me.

Have you experienced something like this? It's so.... funny, blah, and freaky all at the same time.

But on another thought, because of this, I proved that daydreaming could be one sure way to beat the boredom while walking/running long distances. We'll at least, it works for me. Imagine... you let your brain fly off to "La-La Dreamland" while at the same time, your body walks on its own as though it's on autopilot! It's just replaying the actions I make everyday! Oh shiz, speaking of this, there were several curbs on my way and God! My body made those semi-turns without my mind knowing! HAHA.

I always daydream, and I attest that this hasn't happened to me just now. It happened a lot of times before especially when I'm walking over that bridge from LRT 2 that leads to LRT 1 and vice versa.

It's so amusing to even recall all of it!

"QUOTE FOR THEE DAY"

"Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare.."
- Chinese Proverb.

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The Funny Thing About Harem Pants...

...is that even though it's making its way into the fashion world and into the Hollywood celebrities, I surely just hope it wouldn't get into the mainstream flow of fashion here in the Philippines (though I've seen a few trying it) or else... I'll really go nuts! I SWEAR! And oh, I also hope Japan nor Korea would adapt it, 'cause I know how we Filipinos like to try and adapt their sense of style. Right?

The harem pants came down the runways around this year for the Spring Collection of some brands like Chloé. These are high, gathered waist, slouchy cut, and cropped leg kind of 'sexy(?)' pants said to make you look long-limbed if you pair it off nicely with a set of hot and high pumps. BUT IN MY RETALIATING OPINION: It does not in any way make you look so dashing nor even sexy; no matter what you do! In fact, it tends to make your rear and thighs look larger than normal and it actually makes your legs seem shorter. And oh, it makes you look fat too and oh-so-unflattering.

I'm telling you! It's a cross between a skirt and a pair of pants!

Harem pants are horrifying. Don't you agree? Here are more of the reasons why:

1. You'll feel like you're inside an Aladdin or any genie-related movie. It surely felt like that for me when I saw someone wearing harem pants today. Boy, you could just imagine the curious glares the people were giving her.
2. Can you see that flapping material between the legs? They make you look like you're wearing diapers—and that is not a look that anyone deserves over the age of 3 years old.
3. Other than that flapping material looking like a diaper, it also looks like a big apron or a big pouch hanging in front of you. Maybe you can slip in your wallet, cosmetics and foldable umbrella in there, don't you think so?
4. You're not MC Hammer! And it's not Hammer time! I hope you do know how everyone regarded his fashion sense (Hammer pants) as totally ridiculous and mind-boggling. Some say his pants could actually be used as a parachute if needed. (Image on the right: that's the Hammer pants!)
   

Well in case you wanna know one benefit of harem pants.... THEY'RE VERY COMFORTABLE TO WEAR. I'll give you that... and oh, I bet it'll give you a very breezy feeling too!

I think you'll only get away wearing the harem pants if:

• You're a dancer of whatever~
• You're a belly dancer.
  
• You're a rapper.
• You're a performer.
• You're a model on the runway or on the covers.

The thing is, harem pants mostly look good on people in certain angles only. Thus you must constantly consider your 'angle management'! To prove my point, if you go searching around the web for designer images, all the harem pants are carefully chosen and worn by the models—with their legs/knees mostly together while walking or whatever.

So does that mean we have to walk around wearing harem pants with our knees together just to make this look work even a little? YES.

Now as you can see below, some celebrities were actually fooled into wearing harem pants and later on regretted wearing it as they were shown these facade images of them.

BOO!~

Now, if you think otherwise—that harem pants are hot—then go ahead and wear 'em. I'm not stopping you. But don't say I didn't warn you. Okay? Aaaand, if you're quite that type of fashionista who wants to be challenged, then I dare you! But please don't wear it outside. I care for you. XD -hugs-

I really just hope this harem fever won't get worse. As I've said, I've seen quite a few (two to be exact) at the malls wearing these type of pants. I just so wish they won't influence others. >_>

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Yoon Jungyun "Inner Message" Rings

Ever wanted to give a ring to your special someone that isn't just like any other ordinary rings out there? Well then, here's one romantic gift suggestion for you: Yoon Jungyun's "Inner Message" Rings.

"Let the Ring do the Talking"

It's a plain ring on the outside, but it comes with engraved messages like "Marry Me" and "Always" inside. What's the point of this? Well, once the person wearing the ring removes it, these phrases will then be embossed on the skin! Sure, some would like the sparkle of a diamond but sometimes, simplicity and elegance like what this ring exudes will really work. It's a very beautiful concept that Jungyun Yoon [ See her Site ] has made. What's the artist's message as to why she made this? Here it is:

A few years ago a Korean singer wrote a song about the sunburn mark that he found on his finger after he broke up with his girlfriend and removed a ring he had been wearing for a long time. This is the story that inspired Jungyun Yoon to make ‘Inner message’, a ring with hidden letters on the inside. Inner message is a ring that leaves an impression on the finger.

Imagine that your lover giving you a ring that on the surface seems plain, but later when you take the ring off; it says, “Marry me.” Or imagine that even though you take off the ring to clean your hands you are still wearing an impression of the words, ’Always’.

You can order the Inner Message rings by pairs or by only one either in 14K Gold or in Sterling Silver. Want your own message on the ring? Email the artist through yoonjungyun@gmail.com.

To order and to see the price details and other infos in this page: [ CLICK ]

For a quick peek into the prices, if you're in Asia (as I am) the Sterling Silver ring is worth PhP6,000 plus ($131) and PhP11,000 plus ($231) if you order it in two. Meanwhile, the 14K Gold ring is worth PhP38,000 plus ($791) and PhP72,000 plus ($1,511) for two.

Go on and let the ring to the talking. ♥

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Daggers on my back~

Hola Chicas y Niños!~
Hello Girls & Boys!~

(Forgive me, I always have the urge to say that and it's only now that I bothered to actually do it. If I only know how to speak Spanish, I would have had extended the sentence.) How are you all doing? On my part, I'm perfectly fine depsite a few issues I'm quite concerned about recently... But anyway! I don't want to talk about that. I don't want to talk about it yet.

So, let me just give you some brief updates from moi!

1. I wanna watch Ice Age 3! But I don't want to give my money to watch it. >_> There. So maybe I'll just have to wait for its DVD, or that I will download it or watch it on the internet. But heck, I want to watch it NOW—but as I said, I will not spend even a single dime on it. Stupid me and oh-so-economical me.
   
   
   
2. License baby! Yesterday, I claimed my license from A1 and boy, was I so weirded out by my ID picture! O_O Haha! I look like I had yellowish skin. My bangs were a mess and my eyes were looking at something that's way too high! I mean, i must have been looking at a spot 3 inches above the webcam. >_> Putting that aside, hoorah for me for finally having this driver's license! Now all I need is for my brother's car to be repaired.
3. Can't wait for Harry Potter! Cha and I are planning to watch it next week as the school is selling tickets as some sort of help as well to our scholars—basta something like that. I honestly can't remember what's the whole synopsis for this upcoming movie; everything about HP is getting hazy for me now. But I still know what's going to happen. XD I hope Cha can stomach the movie. I doubt he has ever watched the other HP's.
4. I realized that some just can't seem to get over it... And that they can be so overly simple-minded, irrational, and dumbasses. Feeler~ If they want to say something, they should say it straight to my face so we can work it out or not or just share about it... But I doubt they could do that though. 'Cause they're experts on talking at someone else's back. Psssh. Only that.
5. I also realized that I don't like Wordpress (LOL) and that owning my own domain in the future as a not-so-good idea. Basically because first, Wordpress plug-ins' knocks on the lazy part of me. And second, FTP's and all those other shit confuses me and I refuse to understand it. Mr. Blogger, stay on the internet forever please?
6. I would like to watch the whole MJ memorial but the question is "When?" I do not seem to have the time for searching on the internet for it since it seems like the scenes from the event were all broken down into parts. But I saw some scenes especially that of his children. It seemed to have been a very nice event.
7. I so LOVE recalling good memories of the past that makes me giddy and excited and appreciative of what I have now. ^_^ Whether it be painful memories or whatnot's...
8. I need to update my iPod soon a lot of good songs are coming out!
9. I am now watching One Tree Hill Season 1 and the 2nd season of GG. I hope to get a 'marathon time' soon. XD I didn't know OTH could be such a good story. I love the Nathan-Haley pair! I don't like to mind the story of Lucas and the others too much. LOL.
10. Internship is still A-okay! I'm having fun! And I'm really getting along well with my supervisors. As for my boss—I'm getting there. She's actually kind, you see. And uhm... what more? Oh yeah! I'll post here later on the recent major project we had that I helped with and that's the photoshoots for the corporate brochure. Hope I'll have time to post it later on...

"QUOTE FOR THEE DAY"

" Falling flat on your face is still a part of moving forward."
- I forgot. HAHA.

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