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Whenever we can, Omar and I try to have dinner at a mall or resto on our way home. Two weeks ago, we ‘fulled’ ourselves with noodles from Mr. Choi in Robinsons Pioneer. Too bad, I wasn’t able to take a photo of the resto’s big bowl, which I’m proud to say I managed to finish! 

Last payday, we decided to grab some stomach fillers at Tempura, located in Ayala, Makati. (At Convergy’s building near Makati Med)

What we ordered: 



I have a weakness for shrimp despite being slightly allergic to it. I love Tempura’s serving of this Ebi Tempura. Unlike in some restos, this one really have full shrimp meat in it with the right dose of breading. 



I forgot the name of this dish, but it’s the spicy maki that the resto serves. I didn’t like it that much, though the sudden burst of heat because of the tuna was good enough for me to consume atleast three of it.

A small plate of mixed sashimi to complete the Jap-night.

Tempura has a promo when we went there, which was 50% off on sashimi and maki at a specific time (happy hour, i guess). So, great deal. :) 

This was the second time that we dined at Tempura, during the first time we just order two dishes: 

 

Beef misono and asparagus wrapped in bacon (not the exact names of the dishes). I loved the second one, though the sauce is a bit too sweet. 

I’m currently craving for Japanese food that’s why I’m posting this. Yes, torturing myself more, how’s that? 

Omar treated us to a post-Birthday dinner at Gumbo located on the 2nd floor of The Atrium at SM Megamall. The original plan was to eat in the Chinese resto near Seattle’s Best (forgot the name) but unfortunately it was closed. So, we headed to The Atrium, and as we were walking towards the escalator, a staff of Gumbo greeted us. That night, I was craving for something spicy, and since we haven’t tried the place yet, we thought we’d give it a go. 

The Family Feast - Petite: P795.00



The Family Feast is a combination of honey-glazed chicken, Bourbon-style barbecue ribs, batter coated cream dory, shrimp kebabs, and grill skewed veggies. It also has a generous serving of mashed potato (or your side-dish of choice). 

What I liked best in this meal: the batter coated cream dory. 

Chicken Jambalaya - Grande: P565.00



And because I want something spicy and of course carbs for a full meal, we ordered the Chicken Jambalaya. The serving is good for three people (make it four if the ones you’re with eat less carbs). There are strips of grilled chicken on top, which can serve as viand already, plus the long grain rice is mixed with bits of sausage.  

What I liked best in this meal: everything! 

We also ordered a glass of lemonade, softdrinks, and chocolate milk shake for Aine. The lemonade and softdrinks are refillable for only P70.00 - P80.00. 



All in all, I’d say that we had a satisfying dinner experience at Gumbo. Although there are some things that we think need improvement: a) the shrimp kebab, although I finished two sticks, needs more seasoning and was a bit dry as well, and b) the barbecue ribs can do a bit more boiling, as it wasn’t soft enough (well, for me).















Photos: Me and Babe photoraphed by Aine; Aine busy coloring; Me and Aine; Babe and Avey; Me and Avey; Solo; Ayn, Avey, Omar (last two photos taken by Aine as well)

Nevertheless, it was good. The service was okay. The food was okay in general.  Plus points also that they even gave Aine something to do while waiting for our orders. :) 

We will definitely go back. 

Due to technology, most people have totally forgotten the appeal of receiving and writing a letter. Well, I’m not one of those people. :)

Up to this day, I still find it exciting to receive a handwritten letter. I find it more special when someone takes time to write his thoughts on a piece of paper. My husband does it for me. Although very rarely, I still love it whenever I receive a letter from him. It means more than receiving a hundred text messages, or something to that effect. 

That’s why I was so happy when I received this letter from my good friend Danica. Sent all the way from California, she took time to write me a letter and mailed it. I received it after the Holidays but I’m not complaining. I truly appreciate it.  



It’s been a while since I last received a handwritten letter from a friend. :) Lhen, my college friend, and I used to exchange letters a lot even if we can just sit side by side in class and talk about things.

Moreover, apart from receiving letters, I am also fond of creating one myself. Even if there’s no specific special occasion, I sometimes find time to write a letter to my dear husband. :) I haven’t done it for quite sometime now though due to my busy schedule. But one of these days, I shall choose a fancy paper again and scribble down my thoughts. 





My remaining stationeries. I used to have a lot of these!

Suffice to say, a handwritten letter is something that I consider a treasure of sort. Long, short, written in fancy paper or not, what matters is that someone actually exerted the effort of writing to you. Isn’t that fascinating?