Instagram: Photo Dump Of The Week

So I've been using Instagram for 7 months now and I'm quite addicted to this little social networking application on my phone. Before I blogged, this was were I uploaded photos of the things I do, the things I buy, the things I eat, and photos with my friends and family too. But now that I've started blogging, I thought of starting my own photo dump. Every week I'll post chosen photos (mostly food! hehe) from my Instagram so I can share other things aside from my usual fashion-related posts

This first batch consists of photos which I've taken a few months back. It's mostly food because that's what I loved to upload in my Instagram account when I was a new user.

1. ) Popcorn from Kettle Korn: I love this brand because it has 3 different flavors; original, cheese and barbecue. The popcorn is sweet but has a little salty taste to it too.

2.) M&M's: This was given to us by a relative who went overseas. It's the biggest pack of M&M's I've ever seen. It's placed in a resealable bag so you can store it easily.

3.) Strawberry cheesecake: I bought this from a store called Conti's. They're famous for their delicious cakes and pastries. I bought this cake for my family because every Sunday, we gather at my grandmother's house and that's where we all eat.

4.) Chocolates from Japan: These are my favorite chocolates ever! This was given to me by my boyfriend's mother when she came home to the Philippines from Japan. It's really cute because of the intricate design and it tastes so good.

5.) UCC Cafe Terrace: Strawberry with apple zest shake. Best clubhouse sandwiches I've tasted so far from that restaurant. The first batch consists of strips of chicken, hard-boiled egg and strips of kani (crab meat). The second batch is your regular clubhouse sandwich.

6.) Cyma: It's our favorite Greek restaurant in the mall (in Trinoma). Took a photo of this because of their new hardbound menu. Had Caesar's salad and penne pesto with feta cheese. 

So there you have it! I hope you enjoyed my very first photo dump :) Will try to post some other things in my next post so I won't make you all feel hungry ;)

P.S. Just wanted to add in this post that I'll be having a weekly feature of a blogger. I was inspired by a fellow blogger, Shari, because I was featured in her blog. I want to get more involved in the blogging community and I want to show that I care about the blogs which I follow and people who follow me. I don't want people to think that I just follow for follows. This would be a great opportunity to spread blogs of other people too. :) If you like to be featured, just send me an email at jasminmarieisabel@gmail.com or leave a comment on my posts ;)

4 Years And Counting...

Hey guys! Just wanted to share one of the most important days in my life. Today, August 16, 2012, my boyfriend and I celebrated our 4th anniversary. This is the first time that I've lasted in a relationship this long and I'm really happy. We always have our ups and downs, but in the end, we always seem to find a way back to each other. I really didn't expect that I'd find someone like him, nor did I expect that it would last this long. But I'm glad to say that it did, and I'm very proud to have him as my boyfriend. 

He surprised me by bringing my favorite dimsum at home and we ate together.

It was so funny because I was still in my pajamas when he came. The print is actually Tazmanian Devil, my favorite Looney Toon character. Hehe! ;)

We watched the movie, The Expendables 2.

Had lemonade from Taters and lemon lime from Muscle Beach. We bought a lot of food as well. Like fries with sour cream.

Nacho cheese popcorn. 

Nachos with ground beef, salsa and melted cheese.

Mexican munchers. 

My favorite, sour gummy worms from Candy Corner.

 For dinner, we ate at a restaurant called Tempura.

Had Kani salad, Tamago sushi and California Maki.

This is the love of my life <3 Some people say that the longer we stay together, the more we start to look alike. ;)

For the last picture, we asked a waitress to take it for us. I really had a great day and I wish that we could have spent more time together, but it was fun nonetheless. I know it's not a grand date or anything for an anniversary, but no matter what we do or where we go, it won't matter as long as I have him by my side. :)

80th.

Last July 30, 2012 it was my grandmother's 86th birthday. Every year we celebrate her birthday with a blast! I know a few days have already passed since then, but I just wanted to share these photos with you guys :)

My lovely grandmother with bouquets of red roses from my family and from my relatives.

Lovely fountain on champagne glasses.

This is what I love about her party. It's a Mongolian Buffet from Sweet Inspirations. Here's what you do...

1. Line up with everyone else.
2. Get a bowl and choose either rice or noodles.
3. On the right side there are choices of vegetables (carrots, cabbage, onions, tofu, etc.)
4. On the left side you can make your own sauce (from sweet, sweet & spicy, sweet & sour or hot & spicy) there are instructions on how you can make the sauce.
5. The last part is you get to choose what you'll top it with (beef, pork, chicken, fish or squid

 Did I mention that all the ingredients are raw and you'll have to get it cooked afterwards? This is the most exciting part. After you get all the ingredients you like, you'll give it to the waiter waiting at the end of the line, and he/she will give you a number. There's a cook outside who'll grill your food and when it's done, it will be delivered on your table.

My grandmother's birthday cake from Estrels. One of the best cakes I've ever tasted. It's pre-ordered and they can customize it in any way you like. I really like the colors of the rose icings.

And here she is before blowing the candles on her cake :)

We really had a good time that night. Everyone on my mother's side of the family was there and we really enjoyed the celebration. This August 13, we'll be celebration my mom's 50th birthday. I already ordered a cake for her from the same shop as a surprise. I hope it will be a good party as well <3