I'm a spoiled barrister :)

I just wanted to take a break and use the time to express how much I appreciate the support I've been getting from everyone lately.

Bar review is very difficult, and I'm so lucky and blessed that my family and friends make that extra effort to cheer me up or help me out during this time.

Two days ago I talked to my Kuya about how I found it difficult to study in my room because of the poor lighting and my red walls. When I went home after studying that day, this was waiting in my room:

A study light! :D

 Can you tell that it's a bottle split in two? Haha improvised light shade.

Just last night I was studying in Starbucks studying Tax. Ugh. Tax. Oyie was there and he bought me a pastry to cheer me up! Yey!

 Cinnamon Swirl aka Cinnamon keme :D

Paula also dropped by to give me this special playlist she made for me :)

Archs Missy's awesome barrister's study playlist!!!

These are just a few examples of the nice things my family and friends have been doing. I'm so blessed.

You guys, from the bottom of my coffee-pumping heart (because I have coffee blood now), thank youuuuu <3 nbsp="" p="">

Now back to studying. :) 

Lucky day! :)

I try to balance my life this review season, but I can't really spend much energy on anything other than reviewing. As much as I love studying law, it does get tiring because it's all I do all day every day. Fortunately, the monotony of bar review made me appreciate more the little pleasant surprises in my life. Take this day for instance:

I have been lamenting over the loss of my UP ID for the past few months. I have lost my ID twice before (the first one was taken from me by some guy and the second one was snatched along with my bag) but this time, I can't get a new one anymore, because I've graduated already. I was really bummed about it especially because I couldn't get into the special "No ID No Entry" gates.

Imagine how happy I was when I found this baby tucked inside one of my backpacks:

My UP ID

(Song) Reunited and it feels so gooooood... Oh yeah I have my UP ID back! I can get through any gate I want! 

I decided to go out and study today. I went to Starbucks Katipunan. I ordered a tall green tea latte and the barista gave me a FREE upgrade to grande! Yey :D :D :D. I'm not sure if they had a promo or if the barista was just feeling generous this morning. Also, He got my name right1 :D Yey.

My grande green tea latte 

 Free upgrade!

Cris is my law school soulmate. We studied for LAE together, we studied for exams together, and now we are reviewing together. We were studying together earlier when she asked about how to enroll in Music Extension Classes. I was so happy about this because I too wanted to enroll, but my friend who was supposed to enroll with me (Bong) got sent to Davao. I thought I won't be able to this anymore but now I have a new Music buddy! :D Can't wait for next sem!

Baka raw magkapalit na kami ng mukha sa dami ng activities namin together

I feel so blessed today. Thank you Lord. 5 months to go until the bar! :)

Ra Men Oh! with Bong

April 30, 2013

I was having a Japanese craving but I couldn't go far because I had to study. I googled "Ramen Katipunan" and Ra Men Oh! showed up.

The reviews I read were all praises for the joint, so I decided to check it out. I invited Bong to come along with  me.

The place is conveniently located in Rosa Alvero St., the one in the middle of Mcdo and Shakey's. It's at the building where Drew's is. I came there at about 8:30 pm and was worried that they might be closed already, but they weren't. Afterwards I found out that they close at 9:00, but they didn't close until 10:00 that night because customers were still enjoying their meals. Nice.

The place had a mix of modern and traditional Japanese vibes. It was neat, clean, and bright, and I liked it.

The view from where I was seated

They had traditional Japanese tables, I decided to sit here.

You could also opt for their bar (that's what the waiter called it) which has a view of the street outside.

True to all the raves I read, the service here was excellent. The waiters were super friendly and accommodating. When I dropped my spoon, they readily brought me a replacement without me even asking. They evens served free hot tea.

Condiments - Soy sauce, chili oil, salt, and pepper

For my appetizer, I ordered their tofu steak. For Php99, this one is a steal. The silken tofu was perfectly fried and was not oily at all. They didn't scrimp on the tasty toppings. You get three pieces of tofu, which I think is generous enough.

Tofu Steak

For my main meal I ordered the Master's Mix Ramen, which consists of beef strips and leeks and half an egg in shoyu soup. I loved the flavor of the soup - a little sweet, and a lot of umami. For Php99, this one is super sulit. It had generous helpings of beef and leeks. I loved how the egg was boiled. I just wish they served it hotter. Also, I wish it had a whole egg instead of just half. 

Master's Mix

I'm a happy ramen eater!

The perfectly cooked egg

Bong arrived late, Tat around 9:00 p, (closing time) but he was still allowed to order. He had the same type of ramen I had, and he ordered their tempura. He said he didn't like the tempura batter as it was too heavy. 

Bong and his food

All in all though we had a nice time here. Definitely try this place out if you're looking for a budget Jap fix. :D

Thanks Ra Men Oh!

Graduation!

Fun finds at Cash and Carry!

Bubble Tea during Blackout Night

April 27, 2013

Last Saturday we had a blackout at home. I took this as a sign that I should take a break from studying, so I went out with my friend to watch Iron Man in Trinoma. After the movie I decided to take out dinner so I could ear and study at home, but when I got home there was still no electricity.

My desk in my upstairs bedroom - all set for a blackout night!

I decided to just make last Saturday a full-fledged bar break day. I had my take out in my upstairs bedroom (this is where I relax, my downstairs room is where I study) while I watched Big Bang Theory. I ordered take out from Bubble Tea. I was surprised to find out that they offered real food in there.

Takoyaki

Salmon Sushi

Melon Milk Tea

I liked their takoyaki. It had a smooth, firm texture and had generous fillings consisting of squid and vegetable bits. It was topped with tasty takoyaki sauce, mayo, and seaweed strips.

The salmon sushi was not that impressive. The rice was too sweet, and it didn't have that malabsa texture I love in sushi. The salmon itself was not fresh. The wasabi mayo didn't have enough wasabi.

The milk tea was excellent though. It was filling in itself. The pearls weren't that chewy, but the milk tea itself had just the right balance of tea, milk, and sweetness.

I had a nice break from studying. Sheldon Cooper never fails to crack me up. And I got so full from all the food! We didn't get our electricity  back until around 3:00 am so I wasn't able to get good sleep. It's so hot this summer, even at night. Grabe. Nonetheless, the blackout gave me a reason to take a break. :D

Oh well. Back to studying ;)

Illy MOA

April 25, 2013

Army Navy and Gigi with Bong

April 23, 2013