Ice Giants

After an all night long strolling and picture taking at Jack's Ridge, it's about time to chow down. My nieces and nephews brought me to Ice Giants. On a cold November night, we had icy desserts.

We were greeted by an inflatable snowman

Before the blitz.

Boys next table digging a bucket of pop corn.

3 kilos Chocolate Titans dessert good for 5 persons or more. Finely shaved ice topped with scoops of ice cream, choco fudge brownies, chocolate chips, chocolate wafer sticks, chocolate syrups and loads of chocolate fun fillings.

French fries platter. I don't dig the Australian flag but the twister fries tastes good.

We didn't get enough of the first bowl so we ordered for a second one. This time , it's Gigantic Halo-halo filled with the usual halo-halo ingredients. The staff's jaw dropped after we took the second order.

Glutted and chilled.

Service was good. The place was colorful, brightly lit and clean. I just wish that the interior would look like an igloo with staffs looking like eskimos. 

Ice Giants Desserts and Snacks

Sta. Ana Avenue ( along Davao Central High School )

My November

November wasn't so good to me. The family lost two of our loved ones, our Nanay ( my aunt ) and in less than a month, her son followed. Everyone in the family felt the gloom. Despite of the bad fortune, we find comfort in the thought that they are now reunited and that two new angels are watching over the family. 

When someone dies, family and friends come together to lament and to celebrate the life of the departed. It is a moment to share the memories and an opportunity to get a family reunion. My trip to Davao was a bittersweet experience. I went there for the wake and interment , and at the same time I get to be reunited with my family that I haven't spent time with for the longest time. Everyone was very warm and hospitable. Truly, family is where the heart is. 

After the interment , they showed me around Davao City. It was a blast! 

Welcome to Jack's Ridge, located at one of the high peaks of the city.

Replica of a Japanese plane that crashed during the war.

Looking over a memorial park.

This one looks like and arena of the olden days. I wouldn't mind getting married here.  * wink

Madayaw!

* " Madayaw " , from the Dabawenyo word "dayaw", meaning good, valuable, superior or beautiful. (source )

Nice Surprise

Just when I arrived from a trip to Davao , I saw a notice from the post office on the refrigerator door. I wasn't expecting any parcel coming. It couldn't be from any of my sisters or brother because they always tell me beforehand if they had sent me something. Who could it be from?  I completely had no idea. 

I went to the post office and they handed me this: COLOR ME HAPPY AND SURPRISED !

My sister-in-law together with my niece cooked-up for this surprise. Thank you so much! And to my brother, thanks to you too(*wink) . It's about time to get dolled-up for the holiday season.

Upcycling is the New Thing

Because I'll be going on a trip  tomorrow, I thought of making myself a travel toiletry holder  rather than buying at the department store to save money, and for the satisfaction of making one. I used our old kitchen towel and sewed to make pockets.  

TUH-DAH ! Satisfaction at its best!

You Will Never Be Forgotten

I once read that we die three times: first when our bodies die; next when our bodies are buried and that we are out of sight; and third, when our loved ones forget us.

Not to me. In my heart, they lived and will always will.

A trip to the cemetery on  All Saints' and Souls Day.