Hap chan restaurant (Chinese new year's eve)

 When the blessings rain upon, we're on-guard. After The Feast's service, we hanged out with Uncle John and Aunt Meda in Hap Chan, Harbor Square.

As my sister's childlike and funny remark, "Totoo palang may Chinese new year! (Chinese New year is real!)" when Uncle John and Aunt Meda surprisingly treated us in a Chinese restaurant. Unfamiliar with this couple, I love Chinese cuisine and tea.

while waiting for our food, have some tea first.

Ready to pig out?

Fish fillet's verdict: ★★★★★

Brocolli's verdict: ★★★★★

Their serving, depending on your appetite is worth the pay. Their waiter is accomodating, diligent and enthusiastic in serving, especially Mr. J ( I won't put his name here.) The place was designed with big Chinese lanterns. They're even readying their Chinese dragon dance, save it for the 6 o'clock customers.

Thanks to this sweet couple!

Photo from the uber diligent waiter

Before leaving Hap Chan, we talked to its owner and he assimilated us with new knowledge about Chinese's traditions upon celebrating the Lunar new year. Shem who's so inquisitive, throws her questions spontaneously to Mr. Chan (my fault for not asking his name) that made us delighted to listen.

These may be lucky in the year of dragon

Chicken, fish and pork are their offering to their God

Another lucky offering

The more leaves surrounding the pineapple, the more prosperity comes along.

Good thing, there were no new customers getting inside. They might think, we're having a field trip. ;)

Photos by Shem and Mr. J

First fellowship for this year

Last January 21, we were at Quezon city circle for Tita Chay's post birthday celebration/ first Media team's fellowship and exploring The Feast's history. I was happy to know that we have a wonderful leader and mentor. Aside from that every photographers, writers, PR specialist, special project team and artists truly rock as they shared their view about this year plans.

The park explicitly showing us its beauty through the playground and fun activities there. While the sun touched our skin, we still had a lunch picnic under the big tree.  

Birthday song for Tita Chay

Birthday cake

I recommend this place for you. This is perfect venue for playing charades while laughing with family or friends, storytelling and listening to your mothergoose, intensive planning, practicing for any perfomances, and educational activities. After a having a bunchful lunch, Ate Kimmy, provided us a brown paper, colors and pencils unleashing our creativity through drawing our dreams for this year.



Once I hold  any colors, I'll be unstoppable in using it.

Everyone participated well, and excited to showcase their dreamboard manifesting in the future.

Proudly presents my masterpiece! :)

Afterwards, we roam around the place and we met this hunk- sadly we didn't get his name.

Isn't he cool with his shades?

(wishing Jewel was here)

kudos big kiddos!

Of course, we returned to a serious planning for our assembly this February. That place was good for refreshment and to make your creative juices work spontaneously. Nature, you're a big help!

Time's up! Time for recreation again: charades

me and my sweetie ate Kimmy

Kuya A surprised us!

 (indeed, love is in the air~~)

Media Team

(wishing we're complete)

On that day, I've learned that it only takes an initiative to plan plus other's cooperation to experience a blast. Thank you for saying "yes" to that invitation and have fun!:D

Photos by Cris and Shem

Weddings and beyond fair

complimentary ticket      

Last Sunday, after attending The Feast, our Ministry photographer, Cris Legaspi was expecting us to visit her booth from the this weddingfair in PICC forum. Cris gave us a complimentary ticket, which really excites me to see the first, the biggest and the grandest weddings and debut expo for this year. It’s not that I’m excited to get married, but come on; this will be helpful to those who have a wedding plans. When we got inside, the first thing that caught my attention was the voice of an acoustic singer and guess what? It’s from the band, Pillowcase. I’ve heard them perform before and they’re still good. The second thing was the cherry blossom ark that you’ll pass through.

I’ve read that there were 300 suppliers and I actually got a bulk of flyers and letters from them. Prior to visiting Cris’ booth- my eyes feasts from the pre-nup/nuptial packages, cakes, photobooth, gowns, rings, bouquets and catering.

I’m glad that they’re giving away white bag perk, handy for carrying such hassling flyers.

                             

The most fun part was when the photographer named Joseph Claravall talked to us about the free photobooth, which is an Eiffel tower inspired and gave us his pitch about the Unique selling point (USP) of their event coordination. Sounds, impressive huh! You can visit his site here.

Never forget the pastries and cakes free taste! Harharhar!!! : D

                              Proud owner, Cris!       FH flyer flies       Funky FH booth

Finally, we went to Cris’ flickerhappy booth and among all the booths around the fair (coined me as bias, I-won’t-mind!) their booth looks so modern, lively, artsy, down-to-earth yet sophisticated, funky and cool!!!:D (woah-so many adjectives to describe it!) We also met her tandem, M, who looks simple yet rock! She has good news to us, they booked a sensible client.

No, doubt-- check out their photos here.

Before ending our capriciousness inside, she ritually took a mug shot of us. Talk about bonding with friends and mama!:)

 mug shot