Someday

Someday, BELIEVE that there would be someone out there who would like you and your ENTIRETY. You would not need to guess, assume, and wonder if he's the ONE; because he would like you so much that he would be willing to take the RISK to let you know just that. God may have led you to believe that certain people who came into your life were the one, but the truth is He was only letting you feel and realize that just because you like someone and that someone likes you back doesn't mean that he would be the one that God has planned for you to be with. 

Have you been hurt? Have you felt pain? That's only because God is telling you that the one he has prepared for you will NEVER EVER BREAK YOUR HEART. That person would understand how precious your heart is, and that he would be very lucky once you open it for him. He would appreciate your uniqueness, your individuality, and the fact that you are a bit crazy. He would appreciate the fact that you may not be the most beautiful girl in the world, but for him you are more than enough. He would be proud to have you in his life because he knows that you are one-of-a-kind. You would never be jealous, because he would never give you any reason to. You would never feel insecure, because he would assure you everyday just how amazing you are. He would love each and every person in your life, because he knows how much it would mean to you. Your love would NEVER be PERFECT, you would have shortcomings, and conflicts; but at the end of the day, you would both fight to make it work because you know that your LOVE is ONE-IN-A-MILLION.  So be patient, and just believe that your story would be so EPIC that it would be WORTH SHARING WITH THE WORLD AND would be WORTH WAITING FOR.

-- I know that this kind of Love may be too Idealistic and Unreal; it may not even exist. But I do believe that someday it would happen for me. God is making me wait because he wants to be sure that I am whole and complete before I open my heart to someone. He knows that I cannot handle heartaches so He is also preparing my someone to be the best that he can possibly be so that he would never ever break my heart.  He is making me realize that I don't need someone to complete me because the one He would give me is a better whole which would complement another better whole. 

3.1.2015. 

Take a Break from Seoul: Eat Korean Food!

I have mentioned in my previous post that me and my family like to eat steak whenever we feel like eating out. But whenever we like to eat healthy (but still eat a lot) there's also a resto that we usually go to: Seoul Barbecue.

Seoul Barbecue is located in Libis, QC; just 30 mins away from where we live. Whenever we feel like there is just no good restaurant at the mall, we would usually go here to satisfy our hungry tummies hehe.

Seoul Barbecue, just like what the name implies, is a Korean Restaurant. So far, for us, this is definitely the best Korean Resto that we've been to (aside from the authentic ones where we've eaten in Seoul). In here, unlike the other Korean Restaurants, you get unlimited refill of side dishes ( we LOOVVVVEEE SIDE DISHES) FOR FREE! If you've been to Korean Restos you probably already know the typical Korean Food. 

As for us, whenever we go here, we only order the "USUALS":

(Super Many Side dishes!)

( where the beef is going to be cooked)

( THE BEEF)

( couldn't find the raw pics so I was only able to post the collage versions haha! Anyway, these are: the side dishes, kimbap,beef bulgogi,kalbi chim,japchae,grilled chicken)

( Complimentary Fruits! Hehe)

That's it! Haha! Try to check them out at:

L20 Acropolis 

E. Rodriguez Jr. ave 

Libis, Quezon City.

Keep Going

There are things that I don't have and maybe would NEVER EVER HAVE in this lifetime. But if you would ask me now how I look at my life, I'd say: I WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY. 

This really sums up how I feel right now. Maybe it's also a part of growing up: Accepting the things that we can't change. After the many things that have happened in my life, I can definitely say that these experiences really did make me stronger. Gone are the days when I would dwell on things which have already happened; because now, I've learned to just move on, continue living, just pray, and to always keep the faith. Food for thought! Hahaha! Goodnight!

Xoxo, 

Butchik

Land of the Morning Calm: Korea 2012 Day 3 (Part 2)

I'm now on the second half of my Day 3 post! So to continue:

After the morning stroll at the palace, we've decided to go back first to the hotel to take a rest and have lunch at Doota Mall. After that, we continued our sight seeing! Next stop: N Seoul Tower!

For Koreanovela Addicts, most of you would probably rememeber this place as the place where Gu Jun Pyo met with Gum Jan Di (right?haha!) in Boys over Flowers! And for Thai Movie Lovers, you would know this as the place where "Hello Stranger" was shot! Haha! 

Anyway,trivia aside, The "N" in N Seoul Tower stands for "NAMSAN"; it is a mountain located centrally in Seoul where a tower is situated, and which is viewable from all points around the city. Seoul tower is famous for the "LOCKS OF LOVE", wherein couples would bind their own locks on the railings and would throw the keys (not allowed anymore, so just keep it haha!) as to signify "Forever". They said that a koreanovela actually started this "act" and everyone else just followed; and now, the whole deck is full of locks! Amazing! 

You would actually feel the love upon ascending the decks and it is just REALLY MAGICAL! Love!

When going here, you can either take a bus or hire a taxi like we did. If you have a private car, you could park it and from there you'll ride the namsan cable car in going to the mountain ( we did this the first time, but since we have a 2-year-old with us, we chose the more convenient way). 

Trivia: it was in the cable car where jun pyo and jan di slept during their first date hehe 

Anyway, here are the pics:

(Lunch at Doota)

(Road going to the top)

THE Locks of LOVE!

( don't throw your keys! Haha!)

Now, you can go here and just take pictures on the deck or you could actually explore the entire tower and the teddy bear museum inside. We chose to do both! Hehe

(Elevator going to the top)

( observatory )

( Korean Resto HanCook! Actually there is also a rotating restaurant here in Seoul Tower but you would have to make a reservation to eat there! Wish we could eat there the next time we come back! Haha!)

( Inside the Teddy bear museum)

That's it for Part 2 of Day 3! Hope you had fun reading my post!

Xoxo,

Butchik

First Food!

Okay, I'm not really a food blogger; but since I'm a foodie at heart, I will try to post some of my gastronomic adventures here in my blog haha! 

First up would be my family's all-time favorite gourmet resto! 

Actually, this resto holds a lot of memories. Take this one for example: it is where my mom and dad had their first date! Haha! Dad said that the first branch of House of Minis was in Greenhills (was able to eat there when I was young; I'm just not sure if it's still there up to now); but lately, they only cater to foodcourts except for the one in Pasig. 

Whenever we want to eat out, specially when we are craving for MEAT,this is the first restaurant that comes into our minds! So whether, it's an anniversary,valentine's day, family day, or even just Sunday (hehe) this is our ultimate go-to-resto! 

In House of Minis, you'll really get your money's worth! They serve a full-course meal in here, and it's so good that even the appetizer could count as the main course haha! I would have to say that their steaks really are the best! Whether it's tenderloin, sirloin, or filet mignon, it's simply just the best!

Enjoy the pics! Haha!

( mmmmm soup!)

( their bread is so good that my mom's bestfriend from the states cannot forget them until now!)

( Filet Mignon)

(Mom's fave: Golden Fried Prawn)

(They also serve pinoy foods like sizzling sisig!)

( Dessert: you can choose among coffee, tea, or ice cream)

Yum!! That's it! If you have time, do visit them at this address:

House of Minis

Pasig

104 E.Rodriquez Jr.Ave.

Ugong, Pasig

(Just across Tiendesitas)

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Land of the Morning Calm: Korea 2012 Day 3 (Part 1)

This is it!!! I'm finally Masipag!! Actually, I'm thankful to the blogger app for iphone/ipad because now, I can finally create posts even if I'm on-the-go!

So anyway, I'm now on our Third Day! Yay! I will be posting two parts for this day since it was a Long 

One! Hehe! Here's Part ONE:

On our Third day, we've decided to just stroll around the city. We've started our day early and first went to Gyeongbokgung Palace. You can take the train in going here since it's literally in the middle of the city, with it's own station. One of the things that we love when travelling in a foreign country is the fact that we can actually take the public transportation, which we don't get to do in the Philippines. 

There are a lot of Palace around Seoul,so you have to choose the ones that you would like to explore. As for us, we were torn between Gyeongbokgung (The Largest Palace)  and Changdeokgung Palace (The one with a secret garden). However, we chose Gyeongbokgung since it holds more history. 

(Trivia: It was in Gyeongbokgung where the first source of Electricity in Korea was generated via the big  Hall located inside the Palace. This was also where the Royals held their parties before; will show you the pics later)

We strolled around the palace; but since it was already our second time (my mom,dad,sister,and I) we just took a rest, and let my brother and sister-in-law to roam around hehe. It was really a perfect day to just sit down and enjoy the cold weather. It was not really full-time spring yet when we came, so there were not too many cherry blossoms this time as compared to our first visit. But still, the palace looked great and it was just really the perfect day!  Here are the pics from palace:

( if you want to see the change of palace guards, go to gyeongbokgung around noon or before noon hehe)

( the hall behind us is the one that I mentioned above, which is the first source of electricity in Seoul)

( feeling part of a tour hehe)

( view from the outside)

( in Gwanghwamun Square)

( typical Scene in Seoul: Tradition meets Civilization) 

Will post the second part of this post asap! Haha!

Xoxo,

Butchik

Land of the Morning Calm: Korea 2012 Day 2

When I say Long Overdue, What I really mean is LOOONNNGGGG Overdue hahaha! This trip was way back last March 2012 and I'm only posting it right now. Oh well, better late than never! 

On our second day in Korea, we've decided to visit another amusement park. We went to Lotte World on our first day; and the next day it's EVERLAND, BABY! Hahaha! Everland is located in Yongin just around 40 minutes to an hour away from Seoul, depending on the traffic. 

My mom had been here for 3 times already, as for me, my sister, and my dad, it's only our second. But it's the first time for my brother, sister-in-law, and my cutie patootie nephew.

 In 2011, our good friend Mr. Shin, gladly brought us here via his own car. This time, we've decided to go on our own so as to not bother him anymore. Anyway, in going here, you can actually take a bus (there are several bus stops going to yongin around the city, usually near the hotels too). We rented our own limousine taxi in going to yongin since we have a two-year-old with us; but it really is more practical if you'd just take a bus. ( the transportation system in korea is very convenient anyway).

Everland is a seasonal theme park; meaning, the theme in here varies depending on the season. During the two times that we've been here, it is always Spring; and I wouldn't have it any other way. The scenery is just beautiful, with different kinds of flowers in full bloom; the weather is perfect too, it's sunny but it's cold ( the perfect weather to just stroll). 

For kids and kids-at-heart ( like us hehe), Everland is the perfect place to be. There are several rides, food carts, souvenir shops, parades, and other scheduled performances around the park. If you would go here, I would recommend you to spare the whole day. Firstly, because the park is so nice and relaxing and big that you would want to savor every second that you're there. Secondly, it's a nice experience to be away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Thirdly ( and most importantly), the ticket is a bit pricey so be sure to really make the most out of your visit hahaha! 

Here are the pics from this trip:

(Inside the limo taxi)

Enjoy!! And really try to put Seoul in your list of "places-to-visit"

Xoxo,

Butchik