We Still Never Cut The Cake

We Still Never Cut The Cake

Well, actually we did cut the cake, but after we brought it home.  Turns out that even after we paid all the fees (the 7200 pesos turned into 9200 Pesos when the cake was included, we still couldn’t have the cake in the party venue … why I didn’t ask, my guess is it would [...]

September 15th, 2008 by Philly 

Almost Time To Cut The Cake

Almost Time To Cut The Cake

Image by glenmcbethlaw via Flickr
Today is my birthday.  I’m holding off celebrating until tomorrow, the 13th, because my little nephew Mazen is turning 4 tomorrow and we’ve decided to share our birthday … I was born on the 12th of September and he was born on the 13th of September, but it will still [...]

September 12th, 2008 by Philly 

Fun Often Comes With Burgers

Fun Often Comes With Burgers

Just had a comment about going to a birthday party at Jollibee in California.  This is how we do them at Jollibee here. I’m the one on the right.  Or is it the left?

June 1st, 2008 by Philly 

We R Inn Hotel

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On my last visit to Davao City I stayed at the We R Inn Hotel on JP Laurel Avenue, Bajada, Davao City.  This is a moderate-priced hotel that is a pretty good bargain for the money.  I had a mid-priced air conditioned room, [...]

May 21st, 2008 by Philly 

Whatever Happened to Subic? — Report 2

Whatever Happened to Subic? — Report 2

Recently I went to the visit the Subic Bay Metro Area, one of the common names for the former US Navy base on Subic Bay, Olongapo City.  I was favorably impressed.  One of the things that occurs when peace breaks out is that governments close bases and this has been a major problem for [...]

April 27th, 2008 by Philly