So as the title suggests, I tried my hand at bowling today. My big brother invited us for a round over at NCCC's bowling alley. The last time I recalled ever going bowling was for high school finals exam. Ateneo had the weirdest (but FUN) exams for their students. B wasn't feeling very well so he opted to sit this one out but he went along with us since he didn't want to be left alone in the house. Mum was at work so it was down to me, my kuya, Mattie, and Hazel.
I rather liked the amenities as they were clean and well lit. The staff was really helpful and served you with a smile.
As expected, kuya was good at the game since he'd been going bowling practically every weekend for a while now. Mattie was more of a throw-really-hard-see-the-pins-die sort of player. Hazel was unexpectedly good with her dainty little throws all the while scoring successive strikes. And me? Well...let's just say that I've had better days.
That didn't stop me from having a blast though! After a few canal hits, I finally got into the rhythm of it and I have to say I was pretty proud to hit 9s! The game was affordable at 60 pesos per hour, the shoe rentals were just at 15 pesos each. So it definitely did not break the bank.
After the game, we headed down to Dencio's for a meal. I missed their squid! Kuya introduced me to something called 'Bulad Rice'. It was good but was a little too salty for my taste. Over the meal, Mattie surprisingly expressed his desire to start Muai Thai this summer. B of course was happy as a clam, he'd been wanting to join the class down at Metro for forever. So I suppose this date gave birth to the idea of gym lifestyles for everyone. Kuya was rather interested too. Me? I'm after the dance classes. I sorely miss dancing.
I unfortunately wasn't able to take a picture of the food before it all disappeared into our happy bellies but it was awesome. I do hope that we'll all be able to follow up on our respective gym desires soon. ♥
This entry is actually a day late, but you cannot blame me as the events that transpired in this entry happened in the late night, well into the wee hours of the morning. So, my dear reader, you may recall my 2nd EKS subject of Shepherd's Pie. My kuya was just so enamored with it that he asked for help to cook it for his girlfriend. I think he was kind of nervous as he hasn't really tried his hand in cooking (aside from reheating canned goods in the microwave) but I assured him that he'll be able to do it. (I totally made sure that he was the captain on this venture.)
It was quite cute to see him try his hand at sauteing, flavoring, creating mashed potatoes, and last but not least, making gravy. It was a joint effort. B was there with me. So was kuya's girlfriend, Hazel.Laughter was abound and the conversation was great. I'd have to say that he did really well for a beginner in the kitchen. I, unfortunately spaced and didn't manage to get a snap at his delicious gravy. I will admit that it was even better than mine! It was the right kind of tangy, a bit of spice, just a dash of sweetness and the consistency was great! Kuya didn't say much but I'
m pretty sure that he's proud of 'his creation'.
Also, remember last Sunday's subject? Well my mother brought over some leftovers to her office. Poor mom didn't stand a chance against her marauding office mates. They ate half of her packed lunch.
Mom's tone was that of a really proud parent as she told them that "My daughter made it. She experiments with different recipes every Sunday!" You cannot imagine the joy in my heart as I heard her retell the story to me. She's even gone as far as say that "When you're free, whip up a batch of your Shepherd's Pie and I'll feed it to my office mates! Maybe you could charge them for it!" Leave it to mom to see a business venture in everything.
Back to topic though, this is kuya's finished product:
Looks better than mine, doesn't it? I have to say the fancy plate helped a lot (presentation-wise anyway). Note to self: Buy fancy plates! My heart sings with jubilee as more and more people say that what I make is great. It makes me look forward to making other dishes every Sunday! ♥
Today was another Experimental Kitchen Sunday. It was a lot more fun because my older brother wanted the details on last week's subject. He said that he wanted to learn how to prepare it for his girlfriend. Yesterday was a really busy day, I had to go to the grocers, do essays, help B with his articles, help my little brother with his assignment, help the same elder brother with his training sim, and to cook. Wow. That really looks like a lot when I look back on it now.
In any case, I didn't have a minute to spare so my kuya (elder brother) had to accompany me and B to the grocery. All the while picking out the ingredients that I needed, I was giving him tips on how to cook it. He thought that it was really easy to make (and it is!) so he was buying up the necessary ingredients that he needed too.
When we got home, mom and Mattie went out to see I Am Number Four. I was totally envious, I wanted to see it, but oh well, there's always DVD. So back to topic, kuya and B were all busy typing away at their respective PCs and I was left alone to cook in peace. I totally blanked out and forgot to take a picture of the finished product before eating it. Luckily, I was able to snap some shots while preparing it! Here's what it looked like before it got gobbled up:
It was kind of easy to make but I suppose it's one of those, serve instantly kind of things, that is, if you want to get most out of the creamy cheese sauce before it coagulates. In either case, it was another success! ♥
P.S. What I made is Chicken and Potatoes in Creamy Cheese Sauce!
As I was working, I noticed an ant going about its business and I started to wonder, does an ant see me? Do they stop and stare at the being much larger then them? A being that could, if it so desired, squish the ant, bar its path, move it to a new location, and so many other things.
Then I got to thinking, does God perceive us humans in the same manner? Does he ever wonder while he watches over us: "Do you see me?" Does He ever say: "Hey, I can change your life in an instant." If seen in that light, God seems to be quite scary...
"He was scary back then," says Boogie. "If you remember in the Old Testament, after Adam and Eve ate the apple, we were regarded as servants. Remember when the Ark of the Covenant slipped and a boy stepped forward to catch it, he died the moment he touched it. That was God's orders. It may even seem cruel. But that's how he was back then. Then Jesus came, sacrificed himself and made us square with God. We became his children."
Yes, He does seem to be quite scary. Then what I would remember is that God changes our lives if we let him. We have a choice. Unlike the poor ant that has no choice with whatever I do with it, who is left to deal with the consequences of my actions, I can decide if I let God do his wonders in my life. I do envy the ant, if it can see me. At least, the ant can see the being much larger than itself that can change so much.
And me? I have it a lot harder. He may or may not be there but that's where this little thing called FAITH kicks in.
