It's a MelloYello Life

 My last post was five years ago...five years! a lot has happened since then:  K is on his last year at UP after graduating from Community of Learners. Fine Arts, majoring in Visual Communications...an accomplishment for a kid with AS and ADHD! I was on the ketogenic diet for 2 years, I am now plant-based for health reasons. Traveled with B to Bali, and Europe--twice! Got a Nintendo Switch (B's present) and that has never left my sight since.  Bought a house near my office - so yay! Learned to surf, skate and bike better! Oh...and now surviving what seems to be the worst year for most Filipinos - 20-freakin'-20! I'm now motivated to publish content on all the wonderful platforms I own just for fun and more importantly to chronicle my life. Woohoo! So many stories to look back on and I am soooo back! -Melo   

I've been learning how to surf for almost 2 years now and have just about tried every restaurant and food shack there is in Sabang Baler. So when Stir It Up suddenly appeared B and I just had to try it. The modest food shack shares customers with Kusina Luntian- a well known dining place where delicious liempo, Pako salad, dried pusit (along with a variety of dishes) can be devoured without the use of any utensils but your nimble fingers. Stir it Up complements Kusina Luntian  by serving shakes and cool drinks to guests who patiently wait for their meals. Banana Oreo Shake -P 80 Yummy! Next time you go to Baler, try looking good around for un-touristy spots like Stir It Up to complete your trip. Oh, here's a map so you can find it:

It's been four years and three months since my last entry. I remember how much I really wanted to document what I was going through in my thirties...and kabam! I'm  now 41! It's easy to lose track of things you desperately want to pursue when work gets in the way. BUT now I am back! I have so much to share I don'the know where to start. In the past 4 years, I have learned to surf, skate, and so much more. I can't wait to begin...again.

After installing a game of Diner Dash in my Android, I was literally hungry for some diner food.  A invited me to go to Johnny Rockets at the newly-opened Veranda at the Robinsons Galleria. She said it was famous for the milkshakes and the burgers, so we went. You could tell it took inspiration from the 50's: checkerboard floor, jukebox, and diner uniforms. I was looking for a diner, and I got my wish. Dramatic shot taken with my phone camera. :)   I had A take a picture of me while waiting for our food to arrive. And yes, the jukebox that really works! Just like in the US, the crew entertains you every 20 minutes or so. Not that the food took a long time to prepare. :) Yummy milkshake was the first to arrive. We had to split it in half. Diet, you know. Chili dog and onion rings on the side (for an additional P50).  Yum! J.R. Original burger for A. She wasn't too excited about the small order of fries on the side.  :( Overall, Johnny...

Today,  I honor my  mom. She passed away suddenly 24 years ago. Remembering her reminds me how short life is and how much I have to start enjoying the little things in life more often.Like playing games with my son, spending quality time with the special people in my life, and meeting up with family every now and then. Those, and to start eating and living healthy. Thanks mom, for all the life lessons you imparted to me in the 12 years I had with you.  I will never forget you. :)

It's just the first work week of the year, and I've been quite lucky! Got a free phone in a cake for the first time! Next time you get a cake from friends, poke it first. :)