Hello Kitty Cafe

This lovely Hello Kitty Cafe delighted my rainy Saturday. In my mind, I am wishing many Filipinos would know that we no longer need to go Sanrio Land, Puroland or Hello Kitty Land, just to taste and experience our all time favorite Hello Kitty sweets. There is one small Hello Kitty Cafe here in Quezon City, Philippines just around the corner of one big mall in North.

My son was so kind to mentioned this Hello Kitty Cafe. My boys are not fond of Hello Kitty, but when I said: "Can we eat there?" They just go straight to the cafeteria.

There is a blessing called in disguise, and I am very grateful to know the difference between being with someone who really loves to be with you no if's, no but's, no matter what? and no matter where? We enjoy the little fancy things together, not because they like Hello Kitty, but because we love to hang out and share each other's moment in our simplest way of showing affection.

In this blog, I will try to tell you that rejection and mistakes are no big deal and that you can learn to completely get over being bothered by them. It hurts to be rejected, never let yourself suffer a setback. We all get nervous when we have to put ourselves out there. No one is totally able not to care. However, some people are better able to handle rejection than others. They can bounce back from it quicker, are able to frame it more constructively, and don't let it affect their self-image as much.

I believe, an obstacle that prevents many people from improving their social skills and going after the life they want is that they fear rejection. They fear being embarrassed in the process of getting turned down. They fear to get the message that they're not good enough. They fear to have to feel worse about themselves. They fear to make a mistake or experiencing a setback that will bring feelings of discouragement and unworthiness.

If I did not voice out to ask my wishes it would not be granted. I know Hello Kitty is only for girls, but because I am confident that there is no harm in trying than being sorry, I may not experience those cute and fancy moments with the most awesome boys in my life.

Once the ball starts rolling it tends to keep going. Hello Kitty of my younger years starts rolling on the 1st month of my new decade.

Beautiful pink flower table arrangement
(Symbol of grace and elegance, as well as sweetness and poetic romance)

Kero-keroppi and Badtz Maru Donut
(Kero-keroppi for me and Badtz Maru for Andreij)

Ham and Egg Sandwich for Tony

Our "To Go" order

You can enjoy their Sanrio Cupcakes My Melody and Twin Star
Kero-keroppi, Pompourin and Hello Kitty Cream pop

Sanrio Merengue and cakes

Hello Kitty cakes and cookies

Hello Kitty store decorations

Hello Kitty biscuits

Hello Kitty Cafe Dining area

Memories linger on

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2016, Kenny Rogers Concert in Manila, Araneta Coliseum.

Today, I and my family will watch the Kenny Rogers concert here at Araneta Coliseum. I always admire His unique voice and many of his songs really worth to listen. We live in the South area of Manila so we decided to come early to have dinner at Padi's Point before going to the concert. It was a very good show and a memorable one for me and my family.

Kenneth Ray Rogers was an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and entrepreneur. He was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013.

Born: 21 August 1938, Houston, Texas, United States
Died: 21 March 2020, Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States

Kenny Rogers has played to millions of fans here in Manila, Philippines on August 11, 2016, Thursday at Araneta Coliseum as part of his Final World Tour.  

He performs his many hit songs from his catalog of 24 Number One hits including “The Gambler,” “Lucille,” “Coward of the County,” “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love To Town,” “Lady,” “Islands in the Stream,” “She Believes In Me,” “We’ve Got Tonight,” “Daytime Friends,” “Through The Years,” “You Decorated My Life,” and “Buy Me A Rose.” His other hits include Someone Who Cares, You and I, Love Song, Don’t Fall In Love With A Dreamer, among others.

Kenneth Ray Rogers was an American singer, songwriter, actor,
record producer, and entrepreneur.
Born: 21 August 1938, Houston, Texas, United States
Died: 21 March 2020, Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States

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Tony and Me having our souvenir selfie on Kenny Rogers poster at the Lobby.

The Poster souvenir

Before the concert starts.

We arrive early at the venue.

The stage

Last shot at the end of the show, the night made us really happy and blessed.

Bump with my UST College, English Professor Agalabia.

Happy us!

Lego land Resort Nusajaya Johor, Malaysia

March 12, 2014, Wednesday and I am here in Legoland Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for a day tour visit. I am so lucky to have a friend who really helped us to get the best buy package for only SGD 105.00 each person including the bus transfer from the Flyer Singapore to Lego land. We took the bus from the Singapore Flyer station at around 9:00 AM going to Malaysia straight to Malaysian Immigration then to Legoland.

We arrived in the park at around 10:30 am. We go straight to the entrance and get the map at the information counter. We check our map right away before we started going around.

Lego Duplo playrooms an interactive little kids area dedicated to kids 2–6 years, where play with and play in play areas and Other Imagination attractions, shops and dining. Castle hill is located in the back of the park the Lego Knights and princesses themed castle.

From Wikipedia:
Legoland Malaysia is Malaysia's first international theme park that has opened in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia on 15 September 2012 with over 40 interactive rides, shows, and attractions. It is the first Legoland theme park in Asia and sixth in the world upon its establishment. The official opening of Lego land Malaysia was made by Sultan Ibrahim Ismail, Sultan of Johor on 22 September 2012. It is the centerpiece of a 5,500,000 sq ft (510,000 m2) integrated complex in the Nusa Cemerlang industrial park, within the Iskandar Malaysia economic region, consisting of a lifestyle retail center, offices, hotels, service apartments and residential units.

Besides the Legoland Malaysia, other Lego-themed attractions nearby have been opened as of today. The first one, Lego land Water Park, a Lego-themed water theme park opened in 2013 and the other one, The Legoland Hotel, a Lego-themed hotel located at the theme park and also the first to open in Southeast Asia which opened in the first half of 2014. The hotel is built under a management agreement between the company and LL Themed Hotel Sdn Bhd, a joint-venture company owned by Destination Resorts and Hotels Sdn Bhd and Iskandar Harta Holdings Sdn Bhd.

Only halal-certified food served at the Market Restaurant of Legoland Malaysia. This includes local and foreign delicacies.

"Believed me or not these structures at my back are all made of LEGO, truly amazing."
Legoland Malaysia is a theme park that has opened in on September 15, 2012
with over 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions. It is the first Legoland theme park in Asia.

My Day Tour Ticket Entry to the Legoland Park and Resort Hotel.
I wrote my BUS number at the back of my ticket.

Legoland Malaysia after closing time
Legoland Malaysia's layout will start out with the park's main entrance area
with the traditionally main entrance Lego land sight.

Legoland Hotel
The cost of Legoland Malaysia and the water theme park is RM720 million,
while The Lego land Hotel costs RM190 million.

LEGO Land Hotel and Resort
The place is very clean. The parking is spacious.
From afar you will see the colorful LEGO Land Hotel,
Truly amazing architecture, fantastic facade.

As we get closer to the hotel my heart started to jump fast 

and says how wonderful to look at here outside, 

surely there are more beautiful and unique interior designs on the inside.

Back to Legoland Hotel

Very clean and spacious park to explore around.

Colorful Female Toilet "Tandas" 

Legoland shop selling Lego products, toys, sets, DVDs, books and Lego land merchandise.

Very organized Souvenir shop. The cost is not so much for my pocket.

They accept Singapore Dollar and major Credit cards.

Bolinao and Manila Philippines
We're Proud to be Filipino 

Petronas Tower, KLCC Tower ~ Malaysia

Taj Majal ~ India

Flyer, Merlion ~ Singapore

Boat Quay ~ Singapore

Other Asian Architectures

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, Bruenie ~ Cambodia ~ China

Very clean path ways

The Very comfortable train ride to see all the attractions.
Imagination never end.

Clean and organized playground

Basketball for only 10.00 RM per 3 shots

Playing a little fun trick in picture taking.

After the train ride, you can drop by at the popcorn booth for a little refreshment.

Lunch is now served for me and to my friend Hilda.
I ordered Baked Salmon with Mash Potato and veggies sidings.

More picture takings along the way going to the park.

Maximizing our time in picture taking. It was our best souvenir after all.

Uncle doesn't feel sad because Auntie is just feeding pigeons over there.

Helpful TIP for the ladies and Mom's

For a day tour, it is good to bring your umbrella with you for extra sun protection.