All it takes is 250 cups of White Hat Yogurt for us to provide one scholar with one year of high school education, and when one unites, it can do so much more. With the support from Miriam, her sponsors and with the help of Real LIFE Foundation volunteers, it was all possible.

Despite being delayed for a week caused by a fire incident in Shangri-La Plaza, Miriam still has a positive attitude when she arrived.  Last May 2, 2010 at The White Hat Shangri-La Plaza, Miriam Quiambao volunteered to help raise funds for Real LIFE Foundation, our goal was to provide at least one scholar with one year education. There were so many ways to help during that day; beat the heat with a refreshing taste of Miriam’s unique creations, “Have the Hots for Miriam’s Hats” or you can purchase the Limited Edition Little Miss White Hat Shirts specially designed by Ms. Miriam Quiambao in collaboration with The Perfect White Shirt.

Miriam fans, loyal White Hat customers, supporters of Real LIFE Foundation began crowding the area as they all waited in line to be served by Miriam. Support from sponsors also gave their fair share in helping Ms. Quiambao in reaching her goal. Gift Certificates from Lay Bare Libis Branch and a free Hair Makeover from Hairworks Salon were given as raffle prizes, while a pack of White Radiance Facial Mask courtesy of Olay Philippines were distributed to all Miriam’s hats buyers; two very unique and enticingly scrumptious combos were offered for the entire day; Summer Delight, a unique blend of Original Yogurt with Fresh Strawberries, Fresh Kiwi and Homemade Granola for a zesty summer and Passionate Indulgence, an exceptional flavor of Original Yogurt with Homemade Brownies, Walnut Streusel topped with Chocolate Syrup for the chocolate lovers. Read more…

Had a hearty Jollibee meal yesterday after the first leg of our site tripping at Cavite. The meal was very satisfying considering that we had a late lunch at 3pm. Actually prior to that, we were supposed to go eat at another fast food chain outside of SM Molino, since the kids we had in tow were asking to eat at the rival food chain. But then again, looks like the oldies favored our home grown food chain so we ended up eating at Jollibee instead.

Despite the fact that it was already past lunch time, the place remains packed and we found ourselves lining up on queue along with other people who are looking for a quick and satisfying meal. Good thing, ordering has become so much faster this time with the food chains’ up to date cash registers, each of which comes with a little epson receipt printer. So in a matter of minutes, we happily chowed down our beef and mushroom, which is deliciously juicy and flavorful.

Diet has to start all over again. I’ve not been entirely faithful in ditching sweets off my diet, all because of these seemingly harmless little candies. Ever since my mom introduced me to these harmless looking sweets, I have forgotten my promise not to eat sweets for 2 weeks. And just to add to my torment, these yema squares are just about anywhere. I see them on almost all neighborhood stores and even when I went to the mall, I saw stalls with several jars filled with these treats.

Tsk.. I remember koolaide’s post in her facebook profile, sell me some discipline. I guess I ought to ask for the same thing.

The day is about to end in less than an hour and here I am craving for a Starbucks Java chip frap with blended whipped cream. Yes that’s my signature Starbucks drink. For a hot coffee fix, my favorite is a venti cup of Hot White Mocha, quite a sugar rush compared to a macchiato or cappuccino but I won’t have it any other way.

It’s been almost 2 months now since I left the call center industry and of course along with that parting, I likewise have to say goodbye to my coffee fix, not only is it exorbitant now considering our current income capacity, but I wont have a need for it since I can now afford the luxury of sleeping like a regular person. Goodbye to graveyard shift!  But here I am, missing my caffeine fix. Or is it really the coffee that I’m missing? It certainly is not the work, believe me I am so not meant for the call center industry. Perhaps more than that highly fattening, expensive frappuccino, I miss the people I used to work with. I miss the laugh trips and the bashing sessions, yeah I probably miss those people who became my friends.

I miss all of them and though I may not see them all the time (perhaps some I would never see again), I’m grateful for the times I’ve shared with them and the friendship we’ve built (no matter how fleeting), over a cup of coffee.

So craving for Tikoy! Just when I resumed my no rice and no sweets diet, this darn craving for tikoy kicked in. Oh well, I’ll probably buy a small box just so I won’t feel too deprived. After all, they said that you have to eat small portions and give into your cravings once in a while lest you over indulge the next time you decide to give yourself a break.