Chicken Soup for the Soul

I so love eating chicken sopas especially during rainy days because it makes me warm.  I have posted months ago my very own version of chicken sopas here.

In 1997, while attending the summer school for our scholarship, I was introduced by one of our tutors to Chicken Soup.  That chicken soup was really different - it's not for the stomach but for the Soul.  I enjoyed reading each and every story in the book because with each story
> I learn lessons in life that the regular school can't teach
> I get encouraged to continue living life to the fullest despite the many challenges that life is throwing at me
> and many more which I can't really express here

Among the many titles and stories that the series had offered, the following are my favorites:

> Title:  Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul.  I bought a copy of this but unfortunately, someone borrowed it and never said a word after.  In short, the book was never returned to me.  The good thing was, I was able to read all of the stories there.  But I still want the book.  You know that feeling when you just want to open a favorite book and read then re-read the already familiar stories?  That's the reason why I want to have my book back. :(

> Story: Falling In Love With Molly.
"Sometimes, being a brother is even better than being a superhero." - Marc Brown.  That statement basically sums up the story.  So go ahead, read it.  I'm sure, you'll love it.

> Category:  On Death and Dying.  The stories under this category remind the readers to tell the people they love that they love them while they are still alive, while there is still time to enjoy each other's company, while they can still feel the love.

> And oh, the Calvin and Hobbes portion!

Below are just some of the Chicken Soup titles currently on Amazon.com.



To get the full list, go here => http://amzn.to/1cfXyhC

I have stopped buying the book because of that unfortunate incident above but I have continued reading the inspiring stories by subscribing on their free daily story.  However, awhile ago, while checking on the other Wordless Wednesday links at Create-With-Joy, I noticed that she has an on-going giveaway check it here.  And the best thing about it?  The prize is the awesome Chicken Soup for the Soul From Lemons to Lemonade!  I started wanting a hard copy again.

So, without wasting a second, I joined.  Crossing my fingers and hoping that I be named as one of the winners.  Yes, that's right.  There will be not one, not two but three winners.  In the past, I am not that lucky on raffles/giveaways but I hope I will be this time.
/i am yet to get the maximum number of entries/

May the force be with me!

Everyday Candles by Red Door: Tart Warmer

When our reed diffuser went out of oil, we decided to buy this electric tart warmer from Everyday Candles by Red Door.  Among the many designs available at that time, we got the peacock.  It came with a bar of wax in fresh bamboo scent (you may choose any of the scents there).  According to the personnel in charge during that time, the wax would be good for at least five days.

The peacock tart warmer costs 1500 pesos (roughly 34.88 US dollars).  However, when we bought it, there was an on-going 10% discount so we only paid 1350 pesos (roughly 31.39 US dollars).  The wax is sold separately at 150 pesos (roughly 3.49 US dollars) but we never paid for it because the first bar is for FREE when you buy the warmer.

Everyday Candles by Red Door has branches on Market! Market!, TriNoMa and Alabang Town Center.  We bought at their TriNoMa branch.

The scent was really great.  And the bar of wax was good for more that five days (we are only using it during the night).  We're not just sure how it affected our monthly electric consumption :)

Mr. T's Inasal: A Major No No

Don't ask me who Mr. T is. I do not know.
What I know is, it is a restaurant along Mac Arthur highway in Valenzuela and that I am very disappointed with their service.

Do they have any other branch?  Who cares!
Nonetheless, this post is only about the restaurant in Valenzuela.

I was caught in super heavy traffic.  By that I mean, twice as much travel time going home.  So instead of cooking dinner, I decided to check Mr. T's out.

The scene when I went inside:

One table was occupied by a lady busy with her phone while waiting for her order.
One table was occupied by a group (if I remembered it right, there were five of them) about to finish their meal.
One man was seated in front (near the counter) waiting for his order as well.
There were about eight tables inside.
I occupied one table and ordered Pinakbet and Bangus belly for take-out.
Outside, I saw two groups having beer.

Five minutes later, the group paid their bill and went out.
Another five minutes later, the lady's order was served.  From what I saw, it is a noodle soup.
Then came the man's order...3 orders of rice for take-out.

I was left waiting.

Waiting.

Waiting.

After what seems like forever (that's 30 minutes), my order was not available yet.
Hello?
I just ordered Pinakbet and Bangus belly!

I made a follow up and the woman who took my order went inside the kitchen.
Never said a word.

After another ten minutes.

I was still waiting.

I stood up and saw that the woman who took my order was arguing with the cook asking for my order.

What? my order?
Does that mean, my orders are not available yet?
That's already 40 minutes, my dear!

It's going to be okay if there were other customers.
But, it's just me.

I left without saying a word.