the feeling of not being here...

just a reflection for today.. 

It's been for a few days actually, this feeling of not being here, physically yes, but it seems my spirit is away and wanted to be somewhere.

It's been more than two months since I left my second home, the office where I used to be comfortable (for the past 21 years).  I'm now working in a new company and fitting in is a struggle almost everyday.  I'm not used to this kind of struggle.  I'm a person that can easily adapt, blend, camouflage or whatever you call it.  It's a trait that any traveler should have.

But the struggle is real.  I felt being forced to this.  I felt so hopeless or much better - helpless and I don't understand why.  I'm totally lost.  All I know for now is that I needed this job, I need to be here for now.

The urge of being somewhere is too strong.  I needed to be somewhere doing a different thing.  I need to be there wherever it is....

Pazzo Rollio, Tomas Morato

with dear friends K and J

You will barely notice this joint since it's adjacent to the much bigger Mom and Tina's and besides Melo's.  It's not the too loud type restaurant.  But I'm glad that we have tried it during lunch when we wanted a new place to try.

As usual I was not expecting too much upon entering.  I'm just happy to find that it has affordable prices for my Italian food craving.  The service is unbelievably fast, too BTW.

I also like its homey setting.  Not too many people come so it's like being in a private place.

These are some of their best sellers. The most recommended as they say is the buffalo wings but for me it's not that special. I love the roll pizza more.  I love how thin yet flavorful it is, plus the addition of greens. I'm also fond of their salad with vinigrette dressing.  The vegetables are fresh and with lots of Parmesan cheese.  Drool..

spaghetti bolognese

the roll pizza

buffalo wings

The only downside is the limited parking space.  Only 2 cars can park in front and others have to park outside near the street. 

Visit this pizza joint whenever you are in or near ABS-CBN compound.  Cost for 3 persons is around P1,100.00 with salad, pasta, chicken and pizza already.

Team Building in The Greenery, Bulacan

happened on May 27, 2016

the relaxing view from the pool

The entry to my new workplace is just in time to join the yearly team building which was held in this famous wedding venue. It's just a day tour so we left the office very early and still have reached the place after 2 hours of land travel due to heavy traffic.  If you are already familiar with Bulacan roads, you'll understand that a minor road repair or any road mishap can already cause a major traffic. That's just exactly what happened to us.

It's located in Baliwag, Bulacan, along the river and quite far from the main road.  It's not easy to find so waze can be your friendly companion going there.  You have to allocate at least 1.5-3 hours for this trip.

Living up to its name, the area is surrounded by lush green, literally anywhere you lay your eyes upon.  It's communing with nature in a confined place and not too far from the bustling city.

Weekend Getaway in Wilson's Place, Tagaytay

happened on May 14-15, 2016

Our group's "Windangan's yearly summer outing" almost didn't push through for this year.  Most of the known and famous "go to" summer places were already booked for the whole summer, 

The girls and I met one April afternoon and tried to book for a place. We thought it would be easy but we have underestimated the Filipinos' itchy wandering feet.  Every place we checked upon is already booked.  Then I remember Wilson's place from the blogs that I have visited.  Fortunately they don't have any bookings yet on our preferred dates.  And so our summer tradition has been saved!