Hello Balloon | 2011 August

Three Nuns Walk into a Cinnabon…

Posted by Arlu on Aug 30, 2011 in Featured, Food, Thought Bubbles | 6 comments

Fine. We admit it. We gave in. We’re usually a lot stronger, you know — Anthony especially — when faced with the temptation of Cinnabon, but today was totally different.

Our Pizza Review for Appetite Magazine

Posted by Arlu on Aug 27, 2011 in Featured, Food, Published, Thought Bubbles | 2 comments

Hi guys! We’re thrilled to share our first food review for this month’s Appetite Magazine, where Anthony and I take you on a tour of six Pizza places in Manila. Thanks again to Nina Daza and Migs Borja-Yambao!

Fried Chicken ‘ala Agnes

Posted by Arlu on Aug 25, 2011 in Featured, Food, Thought Bubbles | 2 comments

After weeks of planning (and each of us getting over our own bouts with the common cold), we finally got around to scheduling a play date with my godson Damien, who is now 6 months old. We always jump at the chance to hang out with him — He never fails to make us laugh. You see, Anthony and I both ADORE kids, and I’ll admit that we often dream of someday having one of our own, but then again that’s a different blog post. Hahaha!

Where Jellyfish Go to Dance

Posted by Arlu on Aug 12, 2011 in Environment, Featured, Thought Bubbles, Travel | 8 comments

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. I am not a fan of jellyfish. Over the years, I have certainly had my share of stings while diving or snorkeling. Anthony gets stung a lot too, in fact maybe even more than me — It must be a caucasian thing. Though the stings, for the most part, are not harmful, thank God, each pin-prick sensation is nevertheless irritating when all you want to do is frolic in the water in peace.

Run, Starfish! Run!

Posted by Arlu on Aug 10, 2011 in Environment, Featured, Thought Bubbles, Travel | 2 comments

Anthony and I were both feeling adventurous last weekend, but were not able to make any firm plans to go hiking or diving anywhere. What we needed was a quick fix, and after throwing around some options (which included “malling,” which Anthony immediately turned down, and even a return to La Mesa Ecopark), we remembered that we have been meaning to visit the Philippines’ first oceanarium, located just next door to the historic Manila Hotel. After a nod, a handshake, and an awkward high five (we don’t really “do” high fives), off we were to Manila Ocean Park!