Charlie Brown Cafe

Finally, DMCI Casa Real replied to me and for the first time I received a prompt  response. Dane , the new AE will give me an update on Monday if we're aligned sa details and somehow, it's good enough for me for now. Hopefully my stressful days are over, and speaking of stress... I'm very guilty of stress eating and stress eating for me is sugar intake! One of my favorite dessert places in SG is Charlie Brown Cafe in Orchard :) I particularly like this branch because of its location and the view which reminds me of our first home. 

If you're a Snoopy Fan, this should be on your list :)

Here's our favorites!

Snoopy  Lava Cake 8.80sgd

French Classic 7.80sgd

Charlie Cappuccino 

Mrs. Panda Foodie Reviews

- perfect place for Snoopy fans!

- nice place for simple date and brunch :)

- food is not too sweet

- service is fast and the servers are smiling!

Peso Power

4/5

Will I go back? YES! :)

CASA REAL: negative pre- event review

I found abut this beautiful events venue online and I knew it was the perfect place for the suprise 40th wedding anniversary dinner party for my parents. Casa Real is an old mansion relocated in Acacia Estates, Taguig. I fell in love with their Soleriega Hall too. We even braved the the storm to go to SMX to book this venue. The people in charge of their booth were a breeze to talk to and even gave us the best monthly terms!  I thought I made the right decision. But, I was wrong.

After a couple of months, I got a sms from them to provide new set of cheques. Because as per their finance department, they cannot deposit 3 out of the 7 cheque. Because of the legibility of handwriting, Mr. Panda wrote the details in the check in PRINT. And the same handwriting for the other 4 cheques. What pissed me off was it took them weeks before they figure it out and I informed them when I paid that we will move abroad and asked them if there's anything I need to do. And they said "NONE" and gave me my official receipts for payment. I went home last December and texted them numerous times how can we settle the problem because my husband is abroad and cannot issue new cheques. They did not reply. I have to bug them thru sms and email before they finally reply. And informed me that there's nothing I can do about it but issue the new cheques despite the fact I told them no, we will not send signed cheques from Singapore to Manila. After 3 months of their useless efforts, I told them to return all my advance payments and cheques and we will cancel the reservation. No, I will not pay any cancellation fees because it is not my fault. Aftere two days (ang bilis di ba!) Jane, their AE, replied that no need for me to cancel but they will just accept my offer of cash payments upon my arrival on May 3.

I thought my problem with them is finally over but then again I was wrong!!!!


Mid- February, week after we finally agreed with the cash payment, I emailed Jane if they will allow balloon release. She replied that she will check with the management.

Emailed again end of Feb. No answer

SMS and EMAIL AGAIN. Nada

Last week, I send her a sms again. AND she replied that she's no longer connected with DMCI sincel last February and gave me a phone number to coordinate with.

SERIOUSLY!?? as an AE, it's her duty to inform all her clients for a proper turnover and she knew I was waiting for her response for the balloon release. this is probably one of my worst experience with booking events venues. DMCI is a huge company, how come their leasing office sucks?

I messaged the number she provided me last friday. No response.My brother in Manila kept calling their landline number too but no one is picking the phone.

Today, I message again the same number and finally someone answered and said she'll get back to my by 4pm because she need to check my files.


Let's wait and see....

ATC Summer Workshop 2015 for South Kiddos!

Hi Everyone! March na and it only means one thing for the mommies! More time with the kiddos! :) and more time with them means more time to do fun activities that will add more happy memories sa childhood nila. When I was younger, all my summer were jampacked with classes and summer workshops minsan kahit hindi summer, I still continue with my classes i.e. PIANO Lessons for years..... My favorite summer classes were Painting at Nayong Pilipino, ballet at PICC/CCP, swimming at Philippine Village Hotel and piano at Yamaha. Ang dami diba..... minsan sabay sabay pa yan, swimming sa morning, painting sa lunch and piano ng 6pm. I usually have weekends off, but I can say that I really enjoyed my summer classes :)

My favorite mall in Manila, Alabang Town Center or ATC just released their summer workshop :) I believe you need to shop worth P1,000 and you can enroll your kids! Hurry! limited slots only! :)

Interested participants may register at the Concierge for their chosen summer workshop (registration period listed-above) and slots per class are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

2.       To register, interested participants must fill-up and submit the following duly accomplished forms:

a.       Registration Form

b.       Waiver Form

and submit the following documents:

a.       Proof of age: School ID / Birth Certificate

b.       One (1) 1x1 ID Picture

c.        Single/accumulated Alabang Town Center receipt worth P1, 000 from any ATC stores dated March 8, 2015-

onwards.

3.       Once completed, interested participants shall submit all documents at the Concierge and will be given a color-coded class ID.

4.       During each workshop, students must comply to the following guidelines:

a.       Students must present his ID before class for verification. Only students with valid IDs shall be entertained.

b.       Class cards must be presented to the coaches after each session for signature of attendance

c.        All participants with three consecutive absent will not be a certificate of completion.

d.       All participants shall be in proper uniform and must provide their own materials for each class.

Happy Summer 2015! :)

Monday Vibes!

And it's Monday again.... ang bilis ng araw when there are so many things happening around you and so many thoughts in your head. The last couple of months were kinda off.... roller coaster ride.... but I'm glad there were also good things that happened just recently. 

1. Expat Life - we're getting the hang of it already, this weekend we found some restaurants that can be our go-to for comfort food... bukod sa Ikea and Vivo. And nearby malls that got some of my favorite stores in one roof :) 

2. Depression - due to some so-called family members, we went through a major heartbreak. I still pray for healing and for God to take away the anger from my heart. I'm not sure when that will that happen, but my faith is stronger than the anger inside me. 

3. Life - this last couple of weeks, two of our family friends joined our creator. I was not able to pay my last respect to them but my thoughts and prayers are with their families... Life is too short to be filled with pain and anger, kailangan ko lang talaga labanan ang negativity and ang moments that those memories of people who betrayed us. I also received a sms from one of my closest friend this Sunday morning, her paternal grandmother passed away. This friend of mine went through a lot, she lost her dad at a very early age and her mom a couple of years ago. But she still maintained a happy disposition in her life and I always think of her when I'm going through something. She's my happiness inspiration. 

4. Domesticated Goddess - JOKE! malabo mangyari yun! baka multuhin ako ng Mama ko! (my maternal grandmother) Last week, Mr. Panda was super busy at work and naawa ako ng slight na siya pa ang mag cook ng dinner pag uwi. So, I cooked Pork Nilaga and Angus Steak for two consecutive dinners. YES, 2 dinner yun.... hindi ko din alam bakit ko ginawa yun talaga. Pwede naman ako magbukas ng Spam na lang at least sure pa kami na edible yun. Mr.Panda was super happy and shocked.... ako din naman shocked bakit ako nagluto haha! Anyway, hindi na ko magluluto muna baka masanay si Mr. Panda mahirap na! LOL!

5. Beauty 101 - last friday, we went out with a dear friend who is also photographer and athlete. I was stalking his facebook page -- Zamib Photography almost every day. Ang galing lang talaga kasi one-man show siya but when you see the pictures parang full production talaga. While chatting with him, my interest for make-up was piqued. My friend Zammy promised me he'll teach me his make up tricks i.e. lumiit ng konti ang cheeks ko -- contour. And then I asked my bestfriend J, who can give the famous beauty bloggeers a run for their money, for some make up 101 :) I'm already processing my orders at drugstore.com and iHerb.com :) still cheaper to buy online and pay additional shipping fee compared if I'll buy here. I'll blog about my online shopping experience after two weeks :) And while strolling inside isetan, i dropped by MAC and saw their ad for a  One-on -One Make Up lesson in 90mins - Step by step, feature by feature, a full makeup tutorial where you learn to master making up your own face. S$150 (Fully Redeemable by M∙A∙C Products). I signed up for this week and I can't wait for Tuesday Mac Day!

6. Friends - i'm blessed with good friends, that's why i don't believe that blood is thicker than water. i have friends who will board the plane to spend a couple of days with me and listen to me babble nonstop - yes babyanj, i'm talking about you :) i have friends who will take a bullet for me, friends who will tell me that i'm wrong and best friends who will always have faith in "us" :) 

7. 31 - yes, i just turned 31 last last week! :) Mr. Panda and I  celebrated my birthday at Salt Grill and Sky Bar, it's on 55th and 56th of Ion Orchard (my ears popped sa elevator) 

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I tried to take pictures but it was really dark inside the restaurant...maybe to make it look more romantic? the food is 4/5 for us but we can't wait to go back for brunch and enjoy the view!  

8. Catching Up with my bestfriends - I got two girl bestfriends and two boy bestfriends. My two girl bestfriends are based in US until last January, bessy J went back to Manila with my most gwapito Santilove and her funny hubby :) J and I kinda lost the contact for a while... but I'm glad we both realized before it's too late :) we're communicating almost everyday now :) 

This post is kinda long already and I'm really glad I was able to write this :) I miss you guys! and to all my blog sisses, i'm bloghopping now :) Happy Monday everyone!

Anniversary Dinner at Astons

This is a super late post! Our Anniversary Dinner last December :) this is our 2nd wedding anniversary and 1st celebration in Singapore. Mr. Panda picked Astons because he knows I love love love steak!

I like this Astons Branch (near sommerset) because they have buffet for pasta, side dishes and desserts.  And unlimited coffee and tea! :)

Picture overload :)

 How about you guys? Where's your favorite steak spot in SG and Manila?

Chinese New Year Sale!

Matatapos na ang love month! I'm so sorry dear readers! medyo naging busy lang talaga.... my parents are here for a month :) :) :) kamusta ang valentine's and chinese new year nyo? :) here in SG big deal talaga ang CNY,  hubby had a 5 day long weekend! and as for me, my parents and I took advantage of the CNY sale! 

Here's my Forever21 loot!

this maroon top is very sexy and dainty with the black lace pa :)

original price: 25sgd sale price:15sgd

i love this blue and black peplum top! nagkaron ako ng waist haha!

original price: 45sgd sale price:30sgd

this breezy halter top is perfect for my cardigans :)

original price: 35sgd sale price:20-25sgd

my Chinese New Year Shirt!

original price: 25sgd

my comfy maroon and white stripes!

original price: 13sgd 

lacey halter top is perfect for a beach getaway! hihi! 

original price: 35sgd sale price:20sgd

my dainty romantic top :) ang cute lang niya tingnan talaga

original price: 35sgd sale price:25sgd

crochet shorts - hindi ko alam bakit ayaw umayos nung pink ( i tried to upload it many times already)

very summer-y ang shorts na 'to :)

original price: 30sgd sale price:20sgd

Hubby waited for 15 minutes outside the dressing room haha! madalian fitting na lang kasi ang haba ng pila pero sulit naman :) Sana lang puamayat nako! para nman hindi ako mukhang lumpiang shanghai with my new clothes :)

Sale at my Happy Places!

Dear Readers, lately I'm so depressed.... alam niyo yung feeling na yung taong tinuring mo parang anak and you took the bullet ,more than your fingers can count,for them..... wala pala value lahat yun for them.... na ikaw pa masama and hndi understanding... :( basta ganun..... more than a month na 'to... and I know Mr. Panda is doing his best to comfort me and make things right but the pain just won't go away.... and you'll start to question yourself ano nangyari..saan ako nagkamali... did i love them too much? did i pampered them too much? haiii.... Lord, please take the pain away....

It's Monday and let start with something positive, Mothercare Harbourfront Branch and Cotton On Kids were on sale last week.... I went there to look for stuff for my IG store: Pandahoarder and for my godchildren. Baby Stores means happiness for me! those tiny shoes and clothes makes me heart really happy even for a moment.

Here's my Loot everything is priced 5 sgd and below :)

How about you guys? what are your happy places loot? :)