BEAUTIFUL ORLANDO!!!

ORLANDO FLORIDA is known as the SUNSHINE STATE but unfortunately during our stay it was SUNLESS –haha- because of Tropical Storm FAY. She just wouldn’t go away! Gosh! Despite the heavy rain we still managed to have fun and enjoy the rest of our stay. This is our 4th time in ORLANDO. Why do we keep going back to Orlando one might ask? Here, let me count the ways:

1. Nothing compares when you join the throngs of visitors from all over the world navigating the hustle and bustle of International Drive. Rain or Shine! Ehehe… It brings out the friendliness in you. Hello you! Hi there Matey! Como Esta? How you Doing? Kumusta Kabayan? Ok, before I get out of control here, you know where I’m going right?
2. SIZZLIN GRILL RESTAURANT- You’re in for a treat because this is a buffet. For $3.79 per person how can anyone beat that? Yup, they offer the lowest price among any other breakfast buffet restaurant in the area. AJ even got hers for free. So I’m thinking 5 and below eat free. But beverage, tax and gratuity are not included, just so you know. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and we need to be fueled up to have the energy for the day. Isn’t this a great economical choice? If you want volume and variety I suggest you go for buffets. You can keep coming back until you can eat no more. BURPPP!!! Excuse me!
3. New Dining Experience at EMERIL LAGASSE’s Restaurant. This Restaurant is in Universal City Walk Orlando- It’s cozy. Has good ambience. Good Food and the service is TOP NOTCH. I highly recommend you try it if you are in the area. SUPERB! Mr. EMERILL LAGASSE is a TV Super Chef and you can watch some of his shows in the Food Network. I made the reservation online for dear Hubs Birthday Celebration and it wasn’t hard to get a seat.
4. Another treat is when you venture out for another dinner in Orlando. Try ANGEL LOBSTER and Seafood Buffet Restaurant. What a Delight! For $36.95 per person and $8.95 for kids w/o the lobster. Don’t worry. AJ didn’t mind as long as she had ice cream for dessert, she’s happy. Note: Ask your server about the ice cream. They don’t normally put it outside; it doesn’t hurt if you ask? Right? (Beverage, Tax and Gratuity not included) Worth every penny I promise! Your palette will be tickled exactly the way you like it. GO AHEAD STUFF YOURSELVES with ALL YOU CAN EAT LOBSTER! “Why oh why can’t we have a LOBSTER BUFFET here in RALEIGH?”
5. There’s a lot to see in UNIVERSAL STUDIOS and ISLAND ADVENTURE. Surprisingly we loved it there even if it “rained Cats and Dogs”. We didn’t mind and didn’t miss the SUN at all. Take advantage of their MEAL DEAL. They have a nice selection of food. EAT ALL U CAN ALL DAY! AJ had a blast with BARNEY and had fun with JIMMY NEUTRON. She even enjoyed the ride with SPIDERMAN and WOODY WOODPECKER.
6. Spend your entire day chasing BARGAINS GALORE at the Outlets. My two favorites are ORLANDO PREMIUM OUTLET and PRIME OUTLETS.

Orlando Premium Outlet- Experience Orlando’s only True upscale outlet center and feel the thrill of finding the world’s finest designer labels for less. My favorite stores are: CHRISTIAN DIOR, FENDI, BURBERRY, GIORGIO ARMANI, ARMANI XCHANGE, LACOSTE, MOVADO, and BARNEYS OUTLET. You can even print coupons to save even more. Check www.premiumoutlets.com.

Prime Outlets- The largest outlet mall… I could get lost here…hehe… My favorite stores are: KATE SPADE, BURBERRY, MICHAEL KORS, SAKS FIFTH OFF 5TH, JUICY COUTURE, COACH, DOONEY N BOURKE, and NEIMAN MARCUS OUTLET. Again check for coupons at their website www.primeoutlets.com. You can purchase different brands that you like with a fraction of the cost. HAPPY HUNTING!

7.If Money is not an issue? Head to an UPSCALE MALL and visit the FLORIDA MALL or MALL AT MILLENIA. This luxurious Mall features anchor BLOOMINGDALES and NEIMAN MARCUS. High end specialty shops not to miss are LOUIS VUITTON, CHANEL, CARTIER, GUCCI, ZARA and TIFFANY AND CO. Shop ‘til you Drop to your hearts desire! HAPPY SHOPPING my SHOPPINGERA FRIENDS!!!

One thing is for sure, every trip to ORLANDO is fresh and exciting- ORLANDO is indeed THE VACATION CAPITAL OF THE WORLD.

WE HAVE YET TO TRY:

1. WET N WILD
2. DISNEY’S WATER PARKS
3. CIRQUE DE SOLEIL
4. BLUE MAN GROUP
5. HELI TOUR
6. AQUATICA
7. DISCOVERY COVE
8. GATOR ISLAND
9. SKY DIVING
10. DINNER SHOWS (There’s a lot more)


These are just some of our priorities but the list could go on and on. I kid you not! That’s how AMAZING it is in ORLANDO. You can experience almost anything your hearts desire. So I don’t think I would get tired of going back to Orlando. I just wish it was closer.

Whether you are on a trip to Orlando with someone special or with your family, you will unquestionably hit upon something enjoyable and interesting in this amazing place. The place has a lot of things to offer to the tourists, whether they are of 3 or 93. People of all ages can enjoy this place to their fullest.

Let’s not forget DISNEYWORLD and SEAWORLD. I think these two deserves another post. So Long Folks!!!

Here goes my AJ again!

AJ fell off from her chair. It happened so fast. I don’t know what she was doing because I was busy prepping our dinner when all of a sudden she said:

AJ: I’m okay! I’m Okay! (Then she starts laughing)

Then I saw her standing from the carpet

MOM: AJ, Are you ok?

AJ: I’m fine! (Still laughing)

MOM: What are you doing? Are you trying to catch some fish? (Can’t help myself and start laughing out loud too… I know I shouldn’t have laugh but she’s laughing, so I figured she’s ok and I’m glad.)

AJ: Yeah! I’m trying to catch some fish and I’m saving it for dinner. Here Mom, CATCH! (Pretending to throw the fish)

Silly Girl! She is so funny! I can’t help myself but laugh with her even more.

Humirit na naman si Kulit!

My Alexis Jade "AJ"

AJ: Mom is it okay to give someone a cake on their birthday?
Mom: Yeah! You can give them a card, balloons or a book especially if that person loves books.
AJ: So If somebody has a DRY SKIN I can give them LOTION or how about a perfume?
Mom: NYAHAHA!!! Are you saying if you gave someone a perfume? Does it mean they stink? (Me laughing again)
AJ: No! I didn’t say that.

Ella's Blog Book is Finally Here!

Anyone who knows Ella would agree with me that she has placed a special mark in our hearts in the blogging world. She made us laugh (until yung iba dyan halos mautot na siguro sa kakatawa,.. Uy aminin!), she made us cry (di kayo maniniwala si Ella may drama din sa buhay… lalo kung first time mo mabasa yung blog nya), and you would fall in love over and over again (I just love her stories about Merkano). Let me just say I love her! She’s a great writer. She’s AMAZING! She writes from her heart! Let’s not forget she’s beautiful, sexy and brainy rolled into one. Naisip ko nga si God at parang may Favoritism ata. K’ze naman noong ginawa si Ella, ibinato sa kanya ang lahat ng ganda. Para bang feeling mo tuloy sya lang ang anak ng Diyos. –hahaha- Peace Gandang Ella! So I’m not surprise when she announced that a publishing book bought the rights of her blogs and would publish them as a book. I just wish it was sooner. Ang dami kasi talagang nag-aabang sa libro na ’to. So kaya heto mga Kapatid, tangkilikin ang sariling atin at di kayo magsisisi. Napakaganda nito! Hindi masasayang ang pera nyo! PRAMIS!!!
The most awaited book of Miss Ella’s blog book “Diary ni Ella: Confession ng isang Masahista” available now until September 16 at the 29th Manila International Book Fair at the Mall of Asia’s Hall 1-4 SMX Convention Center. Published by Tahanan Books, it is a compilation of original blog entries that started in 2005. The book will be available at all major bookstores. Kaya friends, tayo ng magmadali at baka maubusan tayo! If you are not aware of Ella, please do visit her site at http://www.ellaganda.com/ for more info. Cheers to you and more power ELLABABE!

UNBELIEVABLE!!! Nyahahaha...

The Bottom Line
Be more conservative with your money, today. Avoid making any significant purchases.
In Detail
Be more conservative with your money, today. Avoid making any significant purchases, at least for a couple of days. Everything might look do-able right now in terms of your budget, but there are hidden costs that you don't know about yet. Being safe instead of sorry is always a better choice, especially where your wallet is concerned. If need be, you should distract yourself from shopping by running some errands or doing simple chores around the house
HAHAHA--- I just read my horoscope and I find it so funny! I just met up with my very good friend/kumare Chat for a coffee/shopping date *Wink* I was trying to get a hold of myself not to spend since I just made a big damage during our trip but who am I kidding? Sales are everywhere! Tsk! I purchased 3 Havianas pair of slippers. I couldn’t resist and since it was on sale why not, right!? So I said to myself “just this one”. I should have just gone home with Chat and killed time there but heck I decided to stay for a while and browsed…Ugh!!! Not a good idea because I did made a lot more damage. I bought 2 sunglasses and 3 shirts. (Gosh it’s not like I could wear the sunglass at the same time and didn’t I just got a new CD sunglass 2 weeks ago? Me…talking to myself… SORRY) Hoping that the hubs weren’t home yet since he told me he’ll be working half day in the office. Ugh!!! To my dismay, he was home already when I got home. Ughh!!! You gotta be kidding me! Oh, man! Where am I going to stash this away now? Hahaha--- Oh well! He saw the shopping bags and asked how much damage I made? So what would you have done if you were in my shoes? I just smiled and gave him a kiss. The hubs was like…Oh no! Don’t answer me with your kiss! Tsk! My hubs, he’s so funny!... I love you LABS! There you go my HOROSCOPE OF THE DAY!!! I just hope there will be no hidden charges coming from nowhere. Ahihi...

ALL ABOUT CRUISING....FUN IN BAHAMAS!!!

I remember the first one we had and it was with the CARNIVAL FASCINATION. It was actually a test for AJ to see if she was going to like it. Well you know the answer. She loved every minute of it. It was so funny. After that cruise, she started planning what to do on her next cruise. NO KIDDING!

A cruise is a great opportunity to simply relax and rejuvenate. The best part is well being PAMPERED. And there are actually a lot of things to do while you are on board. (BESIDES EATING!) I kid you not! Isn’t it great when you don’t have to worry about anything? What is there to worry? The Best Chef is on board; somebody will take care of your room. All you have to do is EAT. SLEEP. PLAY. EXPLORE. SHOP. RELAX and be MERRY.

With all the wonderful glorious food the CHEFS has to offer. Oh Boy! You will be in FOOD HEAVEN. Do indulge yourself in good food at sea. For those who are on a diet, you don’t have to worry; they have something special just for you. You can even make a special request to your hearts desire. Isn’t that just Wonderful!

They also have great entertainment. I especially love the one for grown-ups called
“ADULT COMEDY”. Oh gosh this is just hilarious! This kind of show never fails to make me laugh! Hubs and I enjoyed the freedom we can get since we couldn’t do this if AJ was around. We also got to try our luck in the Casino. We actually won $1.00 this time –haha- because the last time we lost $60.00. (My hubs and I are not gamblers. We just do this for fun.). We also got to play Bingo. Hope to win next time though! Nyahaha!
We just simply enjoy each others company. (You know how you can get onto each others nerve sometimes)This is the best time to just feel the moments and have the best time of your life. (I know we did!)

Let’s face it being a Mom or Dad can be so rewarding but it sucks to be one sometimes. (Admit it!) So my hubs and I took advantage of what the cruise has to offer. We made sure we escaped once in a while, go out and involve ourselves not related to being a parent. I guess every parent needs a time out too. A very good one I might add. Wink! Don’t yah worry. Kids have their own world? Enjoying and savoring every chance they can get. You want proof? Our AJ being the chatterbox that she is with her non-stop stories about her new friends and the fun activities she did. She would tell you how she’s looking forward for the next day. Haha. That’s how excited and outgoing she is. That’s how confident we are that our little angel is in good hands.


Do consider booking a room w/an Ocean view or better yet a Balcony room. AJ and I love hanging out there (Ocean View). Paying for a room with a window is worth it.

Let me just say, Cruising is truly remarkable! The beautiful places you get to see and explore are BREATHTAKING! Ladies, when the sun goes down and the energy rises, nothing says “VACATION” like getting all dolled up at night to start the party and dance through the night with you very own Prince Charming then Shop the next day -HAHA- Don't forget to taste the popular drink in Bahamas called COCO LOCO. It's so GOOD!!! Tell me if that’s not FUN and I don’t know what is.

CRUISING IS SURPRISINGLY REASONABLE. You just have to plan ahead and plan accordingly. It is always good to have something to look forward too. Right! We are not rich people. Just like everybody else we scuffle from day to day, but we figure LIFE IS TOO SHORT- Why not ENJOY IT!