free stuff

We got one great deal last weekend at the toll plaza when a customer rep from Glade offered to exchange our old empty Ambi Pur car fresher with a new startup car kit from them. As I was busy driving, my wife and SIL who were putting together the kit at the backseat had a hard time figuring out which parts go to their right slots. After a frustrating 5-minute assembly, they were able to attach it correctly. I think it smelled great. Now if only they could also give some free car mats. Now that will be awesome!

easy grilled chops

Our diets flew out of the window along with appetite suppressant reviews when, after just two weeks, we decided to grill some chops again last Monday. And this time I was able to take photos!

We went to the nearby grocery and bought almost two kilos worth of chops (around Php260) and two bags of charcoal.

Wifey’s cousin J. rubbed these with a mixture of melted butter (Anchor), olive oil, basil, thyme, oregano, and rosemary for about 30 minutes before grilling.

Grill each chop for a few minutes on each side, depending on the thickness. Then let the cooked chops rest on a warm plate for about 15 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!

do I dare

For some, today marks the start of Christmas. Christmas at Starbucks that is.

Because starting today, Starbucks planner promo cards are being handed out to each customer. And those lusting over the planner has to accumulate a total of 17 stickers by buying 9 beverages from their Holiday Feature Package and 8 core beverages to get the much coveted (like diamonds to some) Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2010 Planner.

Do I dare spend at least Php2000 for coffee? NOPE! Absolutely not!

Goodluck to the rest of you!

scared

I scared my wife Riza, and myself too, earlier today when I was roused from sleep with a stabbing pain on my left torso. I’d often have this kind of sprain, but it’d usually disappear after I adjust my sleeping position. But the one I had earlier was very painful. I needed to get up as I was gasping for air. I was reaching for any support on my bedside (like maybe industrial handles) but all I found was the window curtain.

So I woke Riza to try to help me, but there really was nothing she can do. She did manage to help me sit and was asking if we should go to the hospital. Between difficult breaths, I asked her to just massage the affected area. We were like that for maybe 10 or 15 minutes until the pain was gone. I was sweating profusely and never felt so tired and weary after.

cookie Tuesday

It’s been a while (months) since Riza baked cookies. And whenever she does, she also takes orders from our officemates. Making cookies isn’t really hard (I think), it’s just that we have a small oven and thus could only produce a few cookies at a time. So the baking time is the real killer. And wrapping them up in individual pouches takes time.

She doesn’t really make a whole lot because she’s a bit shy charging people for her baked goods, but since she has a great time making them, I’m all for it. Plus, there’s nothing like freshly baked cookies. They’re not like Swisher Sweets, but they’re addictive too!