March 31, 2008
Chicken Macaroni Salad (Pinoy Style)

Description:
This is one of my favorite salads! :D Apart from fruit salad, of course. I love making this salad especially during the holidays... :) Enjoy this recipe!
Ingredients:
1/5 kilo macaroni noodles
2 to 3 pieces, medium sized carrots
1 big chicken breast
500 ml of mayonnaise (for best results, use Lady's Choice Mayonnaise)
1 can (836 g) pineapple chunks or tidbits (preferably, Del Monte)
1 big white onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
3 hardboiled eggs, diced
1 cup diced cheddar cheese
1/2 cup raisins
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Cook macaroni noodles according to package cooking instructions.
In a pot, boil carrots in water for 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked. Drain carrots and let cool. Peal skin then dice. Boil chicken breast in water with salt. Drain chicken breast, then shred in 1 inch lengths. Drain pineapple chunks or tidbits. Combine all ingredients while adding salt and pepper, to taste.
Refrigerate, then serve.
Labels: chickenmacaroni, chickensalad, macaronisalad, recipe
Halo-Halo

Description:
Halo-halo is a popular Filipino dessert that is a mixture of shaved ice and milk to which are added various boiled sweet beans and fruits, and served cold in a tall glass or bowl.
There is no specific recipe for this dessert, and a wide variety of ingredients are used. The order in which the ingredients are added varies widely. Primary ingredients generally include boiled red mungo beans, kidney beans, garbanzos, kaong, macapuno, and plantains caramelized in sugar. Other components may include jackfruit (langka), star apple, tapioca or sago, nata de coco, purple yam (ube) or sweet potato (kamote), sweetened corn kernels or pounded crushed young rice (pinipig), leche flan or custard, ice cream and gelatin. Other fruits, such as papayas, avocados, kiwifruit, bananas or cherries, may also be added. Some preparations also include ice cream on top of the halo-halo.
Generally, condensed milk or evaporated milk is used instead of fresh milk, due to the tropical climate of the Philippines.
In terms of arrangement, most of the ingredients (fruits, beans, and other sweets) are first placed inside the tall glass, followed by the shaved ice. This is then sprinkled with sugar, and topped with either (or a combination of) leche flan, ube halaya, or ice cream. Condensed milk is poured into the mixture upon serving.
Ingredients:
4 cups Ice shavings
4 tbsps Sweet Azuki beans
4 tbsps Macapuno
4 tbsps Diced Preserved jackfruit
4 tbsps Preserved sugar palm
4 tbsps Diced Mango
4 tbsps Diced Kiwi
4 tbsps Diced Strawberry
12 tbsps Whipping cream
Condensed Milk
Directions:
Fill four glasses with the ice shavings, then lay the ingredients on top, adding 3 tbsps of whipping cream over each serving. Add condensed milk to taste.
Unbelievable!
Our final exam in Chem 150 was supposed to be this today (March 31) at 4-6 pm. However, our teacher moved it to 5:30 or 6:30 pm onwards. So we stayed at school first to "study". Truth is, we actually spent more time chatting than studying. :P
Thankfully, our teacher was not able to finish making the exam... He wasn't able to finish checking our previous exams as well so our class standing was still "unknown". Before we left school, we had the final schedule for the final exam. It will be tomorrow (April 1) 9 am.
It was already nearing dinner time anyway so we went to Robinson's Place to accompany our friend Julie in her shopping rendezvous. :) We got home around 10 pm already and I was about to start studying when...
Lo and behold.
Just a few minutes ago, Louie sent a text message saying that the exam was moved, again, to wednesday 9 am.
I don't know what to make of that.
Of course I am very thankful because that means more time to study. If I still could manage to study while we're shooting for and editing our video presentation for Ph Ch 35.
Hmmm... what else can I do anyway?
I just hope that our teacher would let us all pass this subject. After all the sacrifices we made... Of course it was hard on our teacher as well. But it was harder for us. Mind you. The exams are really terribly hard. :( Only 3 were exempted from taking the finals! That's how hard the subject is!
Oh well... do pray that we all survive this semester! :) Thanks!
PBB Mariel Rodriguez Curses Riza

Friday night, December 28, 2007, sa 24/7 live stream ng PBB, pagkarami-rami ang nag-react sa pagmumura ni Mariel sa celebrity housemate na si Riza Santos habang lasing na nakikipag-usap ang PBB co-host kay Ethel Booba.
In the middle of the stag party with a Reggae theme for Ruben Gonzaga, na ikakasal pagkalabas sa Bahay ni Kuya, na-focus ang camera sa pag-uusap nina Mariel at Ethel. Ang isa pang co-housemate nilang si Will Devaughn ang subject ng usapan nila na tumakbo ng ganito:
ETHEL: Nakatingin ako kay Will, e. Hopeless na.
MARIEL: Hindi ka hopeless.
ETHEL: Gusto ko siya.
MARIEL: Totoo na ito?
(Tumango si Ethel.)
MARIEL: Pu--ng inang virgin na ‘to (Riza). Pu__ng ina talaga! Pu_i siya. Ki_i ng ina niya!
Biglang na-cut ang live feed sa aktong magwawala na yata si Mariel.
Source: http://www.pep.ph/news/15903/Mariel-Rodriguez-strikes-again-inside-PBB-house
Labels: marielrodriguez, pbb, rizasantos
My Kiss Kate International Wish List

This is not actually a wish list but a shopping list. Coz I'll be getting these items from Kate this coming April. :) Wee! I'm sooo excited! ^__^
I don't know if I'm going to get them all... it depends on my budget. Lolz. But I'm really saving up for these lovely and utterly unique pieces! :D
Labels: kisskateintl, wishlist
March 27, 2008
Are You Ready for a New Boyfriend?
Rating: | ★★★★★ |
Category: | Other |
You are Ready to Date Again |
![]() Your ex is long gone from your heart, and you are ready for another relationship. Any guy you meet gets a clean slate - and no emotional baggage. Congratulations, you've gotten completely over him. Now, on to a better guy :-) It's time for you to start dating! Post your photo and profile on a bunch of personals sites. Before long, you won't have any more lonely Saturday nights. |
Are You Prejudiced?
Rating: | ★★★★★ |
Category: | Other |
You Are Not Prejudiced |
![]() You don't judge someone until you truly know them. And even then, you're probably reluctant to judge. You try to treat everyone equally. Everyone has a fair chance with you. Good job - there's not a prejudiced bone in your body. |
What Does Your Handwriting Say About You?
Rating: | ★★★★★ |
Category: | Other |
What Your Handwriting Says About You |
![]() You range from very outgoing to very shy. You are a shapeshifter who is very versatile. You adapt well, and you look at things from many angles. You are very detail oriented and meticulous. You are a careful thinker and a true intellectual. You need a bit of space in your life, but you're not a recluse. You expect people to give you a small amount of privacy, and you respect their privacy as well. You are somewhat traditional, but you are also open to change. You listen to your head and your heart. You are a decent communicator. You eventually get your point across, but sometimes you leave things a bit ambiguous. |
Do People Like You?
Rating: | ★★★★★ |
Category: | Other |
People Definitely Like You |
![]() You are friendly, well mannered, and fun to be around. Of course, you're not perfect... but that's okay. Your friends are usually willing to accept you for who you are! What People Don't Like About You: People don't like that you seem unnatural and stiff at times. You sometimes give off an impression of being standoffish or fake. People don't like that you're quite sensitive and easily offended. People feel like they have to watch their words around you. What People Like About You: People like that you give them support and strength. Friends know that they can count on you to be there for them. People like that you take responsibility for your actions and admit your mistakes. They appreciate your maturity. People like that you can defend what you believe in calmly and rationally. You stand your ground and gain respect. |
Are You A Brainiac?
Rating: | ★★★★★ |
Category: | Other |
You Are a Total Brainiac |
![]() You're curious, thoughtful, analytical, and confident. You take on difficult subjects because you want to... not because you have to. No field of knowledge is too complicated or intimidating for you. You've got the brains to do anything you want. It's possible you end up doing everything you want. |
Are You Sexy?
Rating: | ★★★★★ |
Category: | Other |
You Are Somewhat Sexy |
![]() You sometimes carry yourself well, and it gets you a lot of attention. You have a lot of sex appeal ... as long as you remain confident, friendly, and adventurous. The only times you seem unsexy are when you lose your confidence or sense of adventure. How You Are Sexy You are secure in social situations, and you definitely have a confident vibe. And that's very sexy. You are friendly and outgoing, even to people who don't deserve it. Your positive body language makes you even sexier. How You Aren't Sexy You're not very active, and that's not terribly sexy. It's hard to be attractive when you're always catching your breath. You don't always go after what you want, and you tend to be afraid of failure. And there's nothing sexy about being passive. |
Are You Virtuous?
Rating: | ★★★★★ |
Category: | Other |
You Are Mostly Virtuous |
![]() You try to do the right thing, and you have ended up with many virtues. While you are virtuous, you aren't a saint. There's definitely a bit of devilishness deep in your heart! Where You Are Virtuous You have the virtue of Cleanliness. You keep yourself and your home clean. You have the virtue of Humility. You don't boast or brag. You have the virtue of Moderation. You don't do anything at excess, and you avoid extremes Where You Are Not Virtuous You lack the virtue of Frugality. You tend to spend and waste money freely. You lack the virtue of Silence. You talk too much, and your words aren't as valuable as they could be. You lack the virtue of Industry. You have trouble doing what's important, and you tend to waste time. |
What's Normal About You... And What's Not?
Rating: | ★★★★★ |
Category: | Other |
You Are Fairly Normal |
![]() Like most people you are normal in some ways... But you aren't a completely normal person. You're a little weird too! Why You Are Normal: You prefer a good meal to a good nap You eat the frosting first You think glasses can make someone more attractive You know a lot about a few subjects If given the choice, you would choose to have more money over more time Why You Aren't Normal: You'd rather have cockroaches than rats in your home You would not eat meat from a cloned animal You would rather be a movie star than an astronaut You prefer your family to your friends When you're in a car, you prefer to be the passenger |
What Kind of Shoe Are You?
Rating: | ★★★★★ |
Category: | Other |
You Are Loafers |
![]() Hard working and business like, you always dress and act appropriately. You are consistent and a bit conservative. You aren't really susceptible to trends, although you always dress well. While you tend to be formal, you know how to adapt to your surroundings. So are professional at work... but more laid back when your with your friends. You should live: In a huge city You should work: In a competitive field where you can rise to the top |
What Do The Flowers You Pick Say About You?
Rating: | ★★★★★ |
Category: | Other |
What These Tulips Say About You |
![]() You are often hopelessly in love, and you connect to other people easily. You are a naturally cheerful and upbeat person. You have an amazing smile. |
What Flavor Gum Are You?
Rating: | ★★★★★ |
Category: | Other |
You Are Fruit Flavored Gum |
![]() You are a mix and match type of person, and you draw inspiration from many sources. While you're definitely a bit unusual, you get along well with other people. You're eager to welcome anyone into your world. You are not judgmental at all. You form close bonds with your friends, and your relationships tend to be very secure. You hold firm to your beliefs and values, and you don't let anyone talk you into compromising them. |
The Shamrock Personality Test
Rating: | ★★★★★ |
Category: | Other |
What Your Shamrock Says About You |
![]() At times, you can be a bit impatient and inflexible. You don't like to be distracted. You don't really consider yourself a lucky person. In your view, people create their own luck. You are stylish, in a classic sort of way. You are particular about how you like things. |
What Kind of Thinker Are You?
Rating: | ★★★★★ |
Category: | Other |
Your Thinking is Abstract and Sequential |
![]() The more facts you have, the easier it is for you to learn. You need to figure things out for yourself and consider all possibilities. You tend to become an expert in the subjects that you study. It's difficult for you to work with people who know less than you do. You aren't a very patient teacher, and you don't like convincing people that you're right. |
March 26, 2008
Done editing contacts. ^__^
To those who were saved, congrats!
Anyway, wish me luck on my 2 final exams tom! ^__^
xoxo
A Legendary Batch
and we all survived!
First, congratuations to us! :D We survived! Hehe. Sabi nga ni Randy, ang galing daw namin kasi turning point daw ang Ph Ch 35 sa buhay ng mga taga-pharmacy. Meaning, maraming nadedelay din dahil dito. Syempre, ibang usapan ang Organic Series na Ph Ch 25, 26, at 27. Sabi nga rin ni Revs, "Moe, legendary ang klase ntn! First time ever ever ever na nangyari to in all remembered history!!!Ü"
*sigh* At least makakahinga na kami ng maluwag... We're all moving on to Ph Ch 36! Sana tuloy-tuloy na hanggang 37! :D Napakasaya talaga naming lahat... Tapos, may free lunch pa kami! :D It will be my first time to be treated out to lunch by a female teacher. ;)
Syempre, excited din kaming panoorin yung video na gagawin namin...
Ganito kasi yon, parang special project namin na gumawa ng isang instructional video para sa laboratory class ng Ph Ch 135. For posterity's sake. It will be shown every first day of laboratory course. In our college kasi, every first meeting of laboratory class is allotted to Orientation and Checking-In of Lockers. So our video will be shown to the next Ph Ch 35 classes on that first meeting! :D It contains the necessary laboratory techniques like basic assay procedures, important steps, etc. We still haven't started shooting for the video but we'll manage to finish it on time. :D
Baka sumikat kami bilang artista sa College of Pharmacy! ^__^ Nakaka-excite!
Yun lang muna for now... mag-aaral pa ko sa finals ko bukas. May Ph Ch 126 at 126.1 pa ko. Haay. Actually, I'm quite frustrated because I know that I could have been exempted from taking the finals. My scores weren't that low. They were passing. Just enough, actually. If I actually took the subjects more seriously, like intensely studying for the exams, I know that I really could have done better. And now it's too late. Pwede pa sana ako maexempt from taking the finals... Haay. Nasa huli talaga ang pagsisisi. Nakakainis! :(
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Yesterday, I went to a studio to have my picture taken. I need ID pictures for some applications... So there, I wore my favorite purple Lacoste polo shirt, just like in the ID photo that was last year. After the new photos were processed, I was shocked. I looked different. So I had a few realizations. (The following realizations are a result of plain vanity. *peace!*)
I look better if...
- my face was fuller. With the new pictures, it's quite evident that stress has sallowed my face.
- my eyes were big and brown. ^__^
- I have bangs.
Yun lang naman yung differences... hehe.
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One more thing... I'm happy too that my mom stopped nagging me everyday on when I'd get thinner. A few days ago, she just told me that I got thinner already. (In my opinion, I haven't quite got thinner. I'm still a 100+ lbs. My target weight is around 92 lbs.) But at least she won't ask me every morning now regarding my weight. :D
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And, because I love saving the best for the last, I would like to thank God for being so wonderful! He really grants our heart's desires... Come to think of it, He really answers all our prayers, at the right time. :D Praise God for He is good!
March 25, 2008
Akalain mo nga naman.
May maeexempt pa pala ako na major subject sa Pharm! :D Sobrang saya ko... I was exempted from taking the finals in both the Lecture and Laboratory part of Pharm Chem 35. :D Thank God! Bawas sa mga exams... So Ph Ch 126, Ph Ch 126.1, and Chem 150 na lang ang iisipin ko. 4 more exams to go!
Kaya ayon, pagkatapos ng linggong ito... baliw na ako.
Kanina kasi nagaaral pa ako for Ph Ch 35 finals. Kala ko kasi talaga magfifinals ako dun. Buti sumabit yung grade ko. :D Eh may option naman kami na magtake pa rin. Pero bakit pa ako magtake diba? Matutulog na lang ako ngayon. Tapos bukas, magaaral na ko para sa Ph Ch 126 at 126.1 finals. Mahirap to... Organic Chemistry kasi. I'm not so good in Organic Chemistry. Di ko kasi talaga magets yung mga tumatalon-talon na electrons. Although kahit papano, mas marami na kong alam ngayon tungkol sa reaction mechanism. :)
Ayon, buti na lang di ako masyado nagaral para sa exam bukas. :P Inasikaso ko rin kasi yung mga UP Shirts na binebenta ko. At inasikaso ko rin ang mga requirements para sa summer internship sa Mercury Drug Store.
Ang plano ko talaga, pupunta ko sa Head Office nila, located in Libis, after lunch. Kaya lang, yung X-Ray results ay makukuha ng 1:30 pm. And then kailangan pa kasi ng Medical Certificate. Eh 2pm pa dadating yung doctor.
So ayon... nagpalipas muna ko ng oras. Nagpapicture. Nangolekta ng bayad. Nagbenta. Kumuha ng orders. Kumain sa Chowking kasama si Eiz at Steph. Bumili ng buko shake. Tinawanan naman si Eiz kasi naman... :P Tapos nagpunta na ko dun sa clinic.
Lo and behold! May suspicious density sa upper part ng left lung ko. So they suggested that I undergo under X-Ray but in the lordotic view.
Pag sinabing may suspicious density, dalawa lang ibig sabihin talaga nun. Una, may pneumonia ako. Pangalawa, may tuberculosis ako. Kasi ang mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes TB, mas gusto nila magstay dun sa upper part of the lungs. So ang mga may TB, may lumalabas na something white dun sa upper part of the lungs. Eh dapat kasi black yun para masabi na clear and healthy.
Anyway, so nagpaXRAY ulit ako. Sobrang kinakabahan talaga ako. Ayoko pang mamatay! :( Buti na lang supportive mga friends ko... They were texting me while I was anxiously waiting for the results.
Tapos nakakainis pa kasi parang niloloko pa ko nung attendant dun. Haha! As in ang daming inasikaso bago ako... She was prolonging my agony.
After more than an hour of waiting, ready na yung results! Woo. Kabado akong lumapit sa kanya at binasa ang papel. NORMAL FINDINGS. Yeah! :D I wanted to hug her... but I just thanked her profusely.
Me: "OMG. Oh my God. I'm sooo happy. Thank you sooo much!"
Attendant: "Kinabahan ka no?"
Me: "Yeah. Kala ko kung ano na."
Eh sino ba namang hindi kakabahan? Baka hindi ako makaenroll sa UP! :(
Buti na lang at artifactual lang yung suspicious density dun sa 1st X-Ray plate. :D It means na shadow lang sya. Nothing to worry about.
Ang saya-saya ko lang talaga kanina! :D
God is really so good. All the time!
Tapos, gusto ko talaga kumain ng ice cream. Kaya lang hindi pwede. *sad sad*
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I'm gonna share a quote with you. It's a very nice one and I could totally relate to it.
It's when you don't know where you stand in a person's life...
It's when you're hanging in dead air and knowing you can be thrown off anytime.
It's when you're like more than friends but not really, and it's like you're lovers when it's really otherwise.
Darn it. Sometimes you would want to wish to have never met the person at all but at the back of your mind, you're thankful you have...
So there... May mga nauungkat na naman na ala-ala... Masaya sanang balikan. Kaso ayoko na. Sawa na ko. Pagod na ko. Tama na.
In short, give me a break.
Bakit kasi ganon ang buhay?
Bakit kasi ganon ang nangyari?
May mga gabi na napapanaginipan ko sya. Ilang gabi rin yun... Sunod sunod. Sabi nga ni Steph, it's my subconscious mind telling me my heart's desires. Siguro nga... Pero ayaw ko ng umasa. May isa talaga panahon na bigla bigla n lang syang sumulpot sa panaginip ko. Really, totally, out of the blue. Pagkagising ko, sabi ko, "Lord, pati ba naman sa panaginip sinusundan ako? Lord, tama na... please."
At simula non, hindi ko na sya napapanaginipan.
Nakakatakot lang kasi talaga kapag ganon eh. Isipin mo naman, pilit mo nang iniaalis sa isipan mo tapos mapapanaginipan mo naman. Diba?
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Excited na ko sa beach outing this summer. :D Pupunta kami ng mga friends ko sa San Juan, Batangas. Yey! Gusto nyo sumama? Hehe.
Masakit ang puso ko.
Literal na masakit ang puso ko.
I'm finding it really hard to breathe. It's like someone has a strong grip around my neck. My chest is so heavy. I really can't breathe well.
Last night, I had a chat with a dear friend. She's actually the current girlfriend, and hopefully soon-to-be fiancee, of an ex-boyfriend. What started out as simple kamustahan turned out into a heart-to-heart talk.
She turned to me for help because she knows how very well I know the guy's personality. We started sharing our problems, experiences, and insights. Of course, my past relationship with him was brought up. Mind you, that relationship was very nerve-wracking, and totally heart-breaking for me. After our break-up, I had a hard time concentrating on everything. I couldn't eat well. I couldn't sleep well. My physiological and psychological balance was disturbed.
I thought it would be just a few days until I get over the heartbreak. But the emotional and physical pain that the relationship left with me took more than just a few days to heal. It took me months. Heck, even years just to get over it.
And then last night, while we were talking, I realized that again, he betrayed my trust.
I never thought that after all the good things I've done for him, he will talk about me in such a negative way. Of course I was not privy to the actual statements that were used to describe me. However, because I know his personality, and also because I know how he speaks about his ex-girlfriends, I expect the worst.
Damn. Knowing that made me really cry last night. I would not want him to talk about me that way. I never uttered a bad word about him... Yes, even after all the bad things that he did. I always talk about his being a good person -- sweet, kind, generous, etc.
But he talks about his past relationships like he has no respect left for the ladies.
*sigh*
I never expected that he would talk about me in a compromised manner.
I hope he realizes how deeply hurt I am. I hope he'll change for the better.
It's not yet too late, anyway.
Starting A New Life
Yes, I'll be blogging here... maybe forever.
But I won't be deleting my Tabulas blog simply because it has been a very big part of my life... I've written a lot of things there. 403 entries, by the way. Plus, through Tabulas, I've gained a handful of friends. So you understand why I really hate to part with it... But I have to. To start a new life. To get a hold of myself. To be who I want to be.
You may still visit it, though.
So there, starting now, this will be my ONE and ONLY blog!
xoxo,
Moe
March 24, 2008
Becoming Exclusive
For business contacts, please add my online store, Anthea Online Store.
So from now on, I will no longer accept invitations from people I don't know. *peace!*
xoxo,
♥ Moe ♥