Yesterday was a very long day for me. Let me tell you in details.
Minutes to go before midnight, Vee and I are crossing EDSA when I suddenly felt better from a two-day stomach upset. I told Vee I am hungry and I want to eat at our favorite Bulaluhan. She said yes. Although we knew we had a lunch meeting the next day with our Korean Boss, we still stayed at the Bulaluhan until past three in the morning. Again, we were talking about things and life and the shallow things that we like to dig deeper.
I reached home at around four in the morning. Mhark wouldn't let me sleep until I get a look at the esquise problem that they had the day before. I said I am too sleepy and needs to get up early. He got upset because he thought I wanted to spend more time with other people. I was a bit flattered. He doesn't show his jealousy that often. So I felt needed and gladly offered myself. I was able to sleep past five.
At nine, my mobile phone was already running wild from the messages that I got from the people who want to tell me to have a nice weekend. But I was too sleepy to get the message. Mhark took the messages for me. One of the messages he got was from Vee telling me to meet her at the office at 11:30am. Mhark thought I would make it if he wakes me up at 11:00. Can you imagine? I won't even finish washing my hair with such a short time! Crazy husband!! Good thing I woke up at 10:30am. And of course even if I did things hurriedly, I wasn't able to catch the call time.
I was late for twenty minutes! I was so embarrassed when I saw Mr. No was also at the office. I thought it was only Mang Mar (his driver) who was going to pick us up. Although generally, Koreans are very impatient when it comes to Filipino time, Mr. No was an exception. Maybe his exposure to American culture taught him to be flexible and all. Mr. No is very charming, considering his status. He's like no other boss. He's approachable and fun to be with. Even so, you will still look up to him because he looks so dignified.
He brought us to a Korean restaurant in Kapitolyo, Pasig. While in the car, he kept asking us if we've already tasted any Korean dish and Vee and I said no. We asked him if there are Korean dishes that aren't spicy. He said yes. It is a common misconception that all Korean food are hot. When it was already time for us to order, Vee and I let him choose the food for us. We told him we trusted him to make the better choice for us.
He ordered Bulgogi, Jap Che, Bibimbap and another noodle dish. Before the maindishes, a lot of side dishes were served: Kimchi, Kimchijeon, Kongnamul, Doraji Saengchae and other boiled vegetables. I love them all! I especially love Kimchi! Ah, we had another serving of it. Another first time for me is to use metal chopsticks. I'm used to the wooden chopsticks. But I was able to use it to have my first taste of Kimchi...
Before we ended our sumptuous meal, we had a bottle of Soju, the popular green bottle we see in Koreanovelas. Yes, I had three sips and a gulpful of it! It tasted like vodka so I was able to tolerate it. It stronger to the cruiser that I am used to, though. It left me a little tipsy and a lot more bubbly.
Mr. No thought I needed some coffee so we had coffee at Starbucks for a few more hours. We had dolce de leche frappuccino. Super! I went out of the coffee shop a sober person...
We went home at five in the afternoon and I was in such a hurry because I still had to go to my sister's place (they arrived from California yesterday and I thought they were arriving today). We reached Almanza past seven pm and I saw Vince first. Later, I saw my sister and and Vanessa.
We took Vanessa with us to buy some grocery at the Southmall. Hey, don't ever plan on bringing your kid shopping. Chances are, you don't get where you're supposed to go. Vanessa was so excited to see Storyland. she wanted to be in the rides. She especially asked Mhark to join her in a rollercoaster ride. We left the mall at its closing time. No groceries at hand but some tokens that were not used up. We'll continue with the rides and arcades the next day...
We reached home at 11pm. My Kuya Red arrived from Zamboanga. I cooked a late-night dinner for him. I got to chat with him a little bit. I climbed to bed at 1am... Whew, what a day it was! So full and yet it seemed not enough...
Minutes to go before midnight, Vee and I are crossing EDSA when I suddenly felt better from a two-day stomach upset. I told Vee I am hungry and I want to eat at our favorite Bulaluhan. She said yes. Although we knew we had a lunch meeting the next day with our Korean Boss, we still stayed at the Bulaluhan until past three in the morning. Again, we were talking about things and life and the shallow things that we like to dig deeper.
I reached home at around four in the morning. Mhark wouldn't let me sleep until I get a look at the esquise problem that they had the day before. I said I am too sleepy and needs to get up early. He got upset because he thought I wanted to spend more time with other people. I was a bit flattered. He doesn't show his jealousy that often. So I felt needed and gladly offered myself. I was able to sleep past five.
At nine, my mobile phone was already running wild from the messages that I got from the people who want to tell me to have a nice weekend. But I was too sleepy to get the message. Mhark took the messages for me. One of the messages he got was from Vee telling me to meet her at the office at 11:30am. Mhark thought I would make it if he wakes me up at 11:00. Can you imagine? I won't even finish washing my hair with such a short time! Crazy husband!! Good thing I woke up at 10:30am. And of course even if I did things hurriedly, I wasn't able to catch the call time.
I was late for twenty minutes! I was so embarrassed when I saw Mr. No was also at the office. I thought it was only Mang Mar (his driver) who was going to pick us up. Although generally, Koreans are very impatient when it comes to Filipino time, Mr. No was an exception. Maybe his exposure to American culture taught him to be flexible and all. Mr. No is very charming, considering his status. He's like no other boss. He's approachable and fun to be with. Even so, you will still look up to him because he looks so dignified.
He brought us to a Korean restaurant in Kapitolyo, Pasig. While in the car, he kept asking us if we've already tasted any Korean dish and Vee and I said no. We asked him if there are Korean dishes that aren't spicy. He said yes. It is a common misconception that all Korean food are hot. When it was already time for us to order, Vee and I let him choose the food for us. We told him we trusted him to make the better choice for us.
He ordered Bulgogi, Jap Che, Bibimbap and another noodle dish. Before the maindishes, a lot of side dishes were served: Kimchi, Kimchijeon, Kongnamul, Doraji Saengchae and other boiled vegetables. I love them all! I especially love Kimchi! Ah, we had another serving of it. Another first time for me is to use metal chopsticks. I'm used to the wooden chopsticks. But I was able to use it to have my first taste of Kimchi...
Before we ended our sumptuous meal, we had a bottle of Soju, the popular green bottle we see in Koreanovelas. Yes, I had three sips and a gulpful of it! It tasted like vodka so I was able to tolerate it. It stronger to the cruiser that I am used to, though. It left me a little tipsy and a lot more bubbly.
Mr. No thought I needed some coffee so we had coffee at Starbucks for a few more hours. We had dolce de leche frappuccino. Super! I went out of the coffee shop a sober person...
We went home at five in the afternoon and I was in such a hurry because I still had to go to my sister's place (they arrived from California yesterday and I thought they were arriving today). We reached Almanza past seven pm and I saw Vince first. Later, I saw my sister and and Vanessa.
We took Vanessa with us to buy some grocery at the Southmall. Hey, don't ever plan on bringing your kid shopping. Chances are, you don't get where you're supposed to go. Vanessa was so excited to see Storyland. she wanted to be in the rides. She especially asked Mhark to join her in a rollercoaster ride. We left the mall at its closing time. No groceries at hand but some tokens that were not used up. We'll continue with the rides and arcades the next day...
We reached home at 11pm. My Kuya Red arrived from Zamboanga. I cooked a late-night dinner for him. I got to chat with him a little bit. I climbed to bed at 1am... Whew, what a day it was! So full and yet it seemed not enough...
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