Loving Thursday nights

The Thursday Night Club - TNC, as it was baptized - is mostly in Quezon City as of late.

I don't mind braving the traffic.

The company of Arlene, Teng, Plang, Wryl, Thad and the others who come and go during the drinking sessions is a perfect refuge after 4 stressful work days.

Every Thursday morning, I wake up looking forward to the margaritas and just laughing my head off. I will miss Thadacious when he comes back home to his southern kingdom after the bar. He's just the perfect complement to Teng's sense of humor.

Laos talaga ang hindi marunong magbato ng witty comeback.

And the doors are not open for the dimwits, I must say.

Ibabaon ng buhay.

'Til the next TNC.

Fight!

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu: One more time with feelings

Another 4-day break at the Shang, Mactan = Nirvana.

Okay foyn, I must admit: I love manicured lawns and gardens, pristine beaches, mosquito-free dinners al fresco and hotel staff at your beck and call.

I luuuuuurv the resort.

I can surely rough it when needed, but my ideal vacay is a hassle-free beach trip with hotel staff who will treat me like a Princezz with a Z.

Just some of the things I love about Shang, Mactan:

1. Food

Buffet breakfast at The Tides is to die for!
Forget the buffet dinner, though. It's... forgettable.

Service bread at Acqua - soft dough, nice and warm when served.

White cheese wrapped with Jamon Serrano. Aylavet!
Have it with white wine.

Salmon wrapped with mashed potato at Aqcua

Angus strips - we ordered medium rare but came out well-done.

I forgot what this is - but a sumptuous dish nonetheless at The Tea of Spring.

Buffet dinner at The Tides - seafood, sushi and sashimi were good.
The rest - nah. Disappointing.

2. Booze

Mangaaaa!!! That's actually a mango-based cocktail.

Jagermeister!!!

Trying to get smashed at my ever-favorite hangout at Mactan - Cowrie Cove!

3. Pool and the beach

Moi observing a hermit crab passing by

Nice underwater cam!

Fantabulous beachfront

4. Room view and all the amenities






















5. Timezone - ang walang kamatayang Timezone! Aylavet!




Almost everything is always fun at Mactan.

And everything is so much better of course, if you've got great company. =)

Going back for the 3rd time. Why not?