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My list of books to read is starting to pile up again. To start off, I’ve had very little progress in terms of trying to finish Dan Brown’s – The Lost Symbol. On top of that, my sales unit manager is letting me borrow her Twilight series books which we all know consists of 4 huge books. I also have another book from my dad that I’m trying to read. And the new titles I like in addition to my old list (which roughly has 15 books)  are as follows: Lost dogs and Lonely Hearts, Love who you’re with, The Outliers, Blink (our old copy became a victim of Ondoy), the Tipping Point, The Last Song, Dear John, Shutter Island and well so much more. And the list goes on. Have to really resist dropping by a bookstore to prevent myself from looking around and adding more titles to that list.

Celebrate the rich and unique flavors of Thailand as Marriott Hotel Manila brings the best of Thai in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Embassy of Thailand and Thai Airways.

One of the Asia ’s most favorite cuisines, Thai food has been gaining popularity worldwide with its worth relishing tastes.  FromAugust 1 to 31, satisfy your taste buds with a delicious showcase of authentic Thai dishes by Thai chef Thanathorn Krobsuay flown all the way from one of the most contemporary Marriott properties in Asia , the JW Marriott Bangkok. A Thai local himself, chef Krobsuay shares his sophisticated style and expertise in Thai cooking which never fails to mesmerize guests and capture the palates of discerning gourmands.

Start the adventure with a savory piping hot tom yam goong soup (spicy prawn soup with lemongrass and galangal) that will surely perk up the senses with its sweet and spicy broth.   Follow it with Som tum (spicy green papaya salad) a palate stimulating spicy salad starter made of shredded papaya, beans, and dried shrimp. Some of the classic main dishes include Thod mun pla (thai fish cakes with pickled cucumber) which is a marinated fried fish cake with green beans and herbs swathed in sweet and sour sauce, which remains a favorite tasty treat of Thais.  Featuring as well is the larb gai (mincedchicken salad with mint and ground rice) enhanced with the natural flavors of lime juice and fish sauce. Another favorite is Pad Thai (stir fried noodle with seafood)  considered a national dish consists of fried noodles, eggs, been sprouts, shrimp, chicken, and tofu combined with oriental ingredients such as tamarind juice, hot chili, and fish sauce producing a nutty, pungent taste. To end a hot Thai feast, complete the meal with a refreshing kanom thai ruam (selections of Thai royal desserts) that has an amusing sweet and salty balance of tastes. Usually made of coconut milk based or sweet sticky rice, all desserts feature most piquant Asian ingredients and recipes. Read more…

My iPod video which was given to me my uncle during their brief vacation here last year gave up on me already. Hubby tried his best to revive the poor thing but he said it’s already the hard drive that has a problem. The problem with having to bring it to the Mac center is that, that unit doesn’t have a warranty, since it was bought in the US. And I guess that’s going the be the same predicament I’d face if ever my cousins would give me one of their old iPhones. Repairs here are pretty expensive unlike if your unit is bought locally, which of course entitles you to an iPhone warranty.

Oh well, I guess it’ll be better to settle for my Cherry mobile phone then.