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Quotable quotes for the week.

To help us stay sane and get on with our crazy lives.

Happy Monday!

Wanderlust: Commune Makati

Unlike most of the overrated cafes out there which are pretty much crowded and noisy, Commune in Makati has this relaxing vibe in the heart of the metro. The artworks are eye-catching-- the wonderful chalk art and the informative sketches are all set to grab your attention and tickle your imagination. The little cafe also makes coming together an even more special and intimate session, be it with friends or family.

Aside from their signature cafes (which I heard, are served with painstaking coffee art upon request), customers look forward to taste their mouth-watering Pinoy best sellers like adobo and sinigang. Their cup of rice is even wrapped in a banana leaf.

I had gone unplanned to Commune on a Thursday. I had to meet a friend in Eastwood that day. And she and her team were all set to their weekly coverage of SPIT at the resto. Perfect timing! I had to tag myself along, may be much to their dismay. I've been planning to visit the cafe to watch SPIT perform on Thursdays, but never really had the time and the right company to do so. Seeing this as a thrilling spontaneous visit, I was all aboard!

Of course, SPIT never fails to deliver. I love the BRACES BEAUTY PAGEANT sketch, where there's literally ONE board of judges and where the contestants were all game to answer the make-or-break question that went something like: "Paano mo tatanggalin ang tinga sa bibig mo?"

With just 250pesos entrance fee (with a complimentary drink), expect a mouthful of laughs at Commune on Thursdays with SPIT performing. Be careful, baka lang may tinga ka. Enjoy!

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Food Trip!: To-go Pad Thai

I had this amazing time doing a TV feature on this equally amazing resto in the Morato area, called Thai-Pan. It's basically an ancestral home turned into a resto. They have this clean, minimalist interior with an al fresco dining area, too. I love the food, the accommodating crew and of course, the over-all ambiance. I fell in love with their version of Pad Thai, which looks like it was done very meticulously, you'd be shy to devour it all you want. You just want to stare and preserve it rather than consume it.

Photo courtesy of: WheninManila.com

Since great Thai restos in the Manila are rare, I was wondering if there's a place where they offer easy-to-prepare version of Thai dishes--- with less the fuss for people on the go. Then a few months ago, I happened to be in Glorietta and I saw this stall in the G4 food court. And there it was! Sen Lek Thai! Theirs was unequal to the amazing Pad Thai of Thai Pan, but I marvel at the idea of to-go Thai dishes! Btw, the Pad thai there was only 100.00.

Birdman - Trailer | HD | Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Zach Galifianakis

Inarritu. All-star cast. 

From imdb, it says..."A washed-up actor who once played an iconic superhero must overcome his ego and family trouble as he mounts a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim his past glory."

Ok, sold!

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Bridalbook.ph: A Tale of Two Cultures

Barbara & Henning
A Tale of Two Cultures

For the original article, click here.

Pinoys are known to have countless wedding traditions, but Barbara and Henning's elegant wedding managed to make new traditions, and also adding foreign ones, too.

Instead of having the traditional bouquet toss, Barbara opted to give her bouquet to her mom as a way of saying thank you. Moreover, the ubiquitous wedding souvenirs--a must in Pinoy weddings--were replaced with donations on behalf of the guests. The couple decided to help out the day care center in the area where Barbara grew up.

While Barbara and Henning got married in the Philippines, that didn't stop the groom from incorporating Norwegian practices in the celebration as well. During the reception, Henning's father led the Norwegian toast or sk?l. A merry drinking session capped off the evening.

Bridalbook.ph: Weathering Storms

Hayley & Konrad
Weathering Storms

For the original article, kindly click here.

For most people, Hayley and Konrad's wedding date is unforgettable. September 26, 2009 marked the day the couple tied the knot, but it was also on the same day that super typhoon Ondoy wreaked its havoc.

The heavy rains posed various challenges for the couple and their suppliers. Some of the flowers--including the bridal bouquet--didn't make it to the venue. Hayley and Konrad's hired suppliers had trouble reaching the Makati Shangri-La Hotel, as streets were hit by flood. The idea of traveling from the ceremony venue to the hotel was also overwhelming for guests.

Despite the odds, the wedding--and a beautiful one at that--pushed through. And if Hayley and Konrad can pull off a wedding in the most unfriendly conditions, then perhaps they can weather just about any storm.

Bridalbook.ph: Sweet Beginnings

Candy & Patrick

Sweet Beginnings

Writers: Florence Rosini, Kristy Texon

For the original article, click here.

Proposing to Candy for the first time must have been jinxed for Patrick, as Candy started to get insect bites after they spent the evening at an outdoor restaurant. Patrick decided to postpone the proposal until the following week.

The second attempt was so much sweeter--quite literally. Patrick brought Candy to the Tivoli at Mandarin Oriental, where he enclosed the ring in the menu. Candy wasn't in the mood for sweets that night, but after much cajoling, she finally opened the menu and spotted the engagement ring.

A candy-themed wedding was an almost automatic choice for the couple. They incorporated a lot of candy treats in the d?cor and food--apt for a sweet beginning.