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My Sugarcoated Week on Instagram (01/52)

January 5, 2014 by MrsC | Patricia Cuyugan Leave a Comment

It’s a new year, and I am in the process of tweaking things on the blog in preparation for an exciting and fun new blogging year for us. I say us because I want you, as my readers, to enjoy reading whatever it is that I write here. And as the one writing the posts, I want to enjoy sharing my stories with you, and, more importantly, the entire process of making memories and doing other fun stuff that will give me material to write about as well. In the beginning of 2013, I promised myself that I would blog my best year, and I was able to do just that with the help of my friend, Martine, and her oh-so-helpful Write On Workshops. Now, at the start of 2014, I’m claiming another great year of blogging, and I know I can do it!

One of my blog projects for the year is a “The Week That Was” series, which will feature day-to-day posts from my Instagram feed. I remember how much I didn’t want to be on Instagram when it first came out. Then I gave in, and the next thing I knew I was hooked. Once in a while, when I have nothing to do, I browse through my past posts and reminisce on the stuff that went on over the past week or month. I thought I could turn my muni-muni time into something useful, and so the idea for this blog project was born. I bet I will have so much fun at the end of the year going through my past week-that-was posts and remembering the milestones and the mundane moments.

So, with much excitement, I bring to you the first My Sugarcoated Week on Instagram post! Now I’m thinking that it might be time to upgrade my Instagram-capable phone to one with a better camera. [Read more…] about My Sugarcoated Week on Instagram (01/52)

The 15th Ultimate Wedding & Debut Fair

January 3, 2014 by MrsC | Patricia Cuyugan Leave a Comment

I don’t know about you guys, but I saw a lot of newly engaged couples on my Facebook feed in 2013. I know how it feels to be an excited yet newvous bride. One thing that I never was able to do that may have been a lot of help when I was planning my wedding was visit a bridal fair. I was really too busy then, and since I was working in events, I had absolutely no intention of spending my weekends attending events. I also already knew right from the start what I wanted for my wedding, from the venue to the theme, the wedding gown designer, and even the music.

For the brides to be, specially those who are tying the knot in 2014, why not start your year by checking out The 15th Ultimate Wedding & Debut Fair, which is happening on January 4-5, 2013 at the Megatrade hall 3, 5th Level, Mega B, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. Here, the early bride gets the good deal – wedding suppliers will be offering their best deals and discounts, with prices slashed to as much as 50% OFF!

Register online and get a chance to win more freebies! Visit http://www. weddingfairphilippines.com/ weddingfairregistration/ to register. Also check out http://www.weddingfairphilippines.com and #/ weddingfairmanila for more details.

Here are just a few of the suppliers who will be offering special deals at the fair: [Read more…] about The 15th Ultimate Wedding & Debut Fair

How Has 2014 Been For You So Far?

January 2, 2014 by MrsC | Patricia Cuyugan 8 Comments

I spent the first day of the year with an upset stomach from too much YOLO-ing (Read: Too many bottles of SMB Pale Pilsen) on New Year’s Eve. I rarely ever have a hangover after a night of drinking, and I think it might be a sign that when I actually do, it’s my ever-so-sensitive stomach that lets me down. It’s definitely time to cut back on certain things because I am officially getting old(er). I will take the two bars of slimming seaweed soap that I received from two different cousins as Christmas presents as signs, too, that a total diet makeover is in order.

New year's eve spent with family — New year’s eve spent with family

It’s Time To Say Goodbye to 2013

December 31, 2013 by MrsC | Patricia Cuyugan 2 Comments

It’s mid-afternoon, and so far my last day of 2013 has already been eventful. I woke up an hour before I intended because my little boy needed to go number two, and that meant I had to deal with poop upon waking. Then, right when I was starting to fall back asleep, he woke me up again because he was hungry. So I got up and fixed him breakfast. I made coffee while he ws eating, and he and I watched Duck Dynasty while he finished his breakfast and I loaded myself with caffeine.

I’ve been in the mall with my sister since noon. She and I have been on a sister-bonding pampering spree since yesterday, something we’ve not been able to do in a very long time. It’s given us a great opportunity to catch up on each others’ stories. It has also given me a chance to finally get my hair and nails done, in time for the new year. I decided to do something totally different with my hair, which suits the coming year because 2014 is gonna be filled with change.

Later tonight, we will be spending new years eve with family, like we always do. MrC and I are planning to indulge in a bottle of wine or two, or more. No big parties for us, which is fine coz we never liked parting much anyway.
I was planning on writing a long, potentially profound post to close 2013, but I decided to use my time pampering myself and enjoying the last day of the year with the important people in my life instead. I think that was a smart move. So now, as my hair is cooking and I am enjoying the free WiFi at Azta Urban Salon, I want to greet everyone a happy new year. I hope that you are all getting to spend today doing stuff you love with people who count.

xo Patricia C. via WordPress for Blackberry

Foodie Find: QALDI Coffee Bar & Cyber Cafe

December 30, 2013 by MrsC | Patricia Cuyugan 1 Comment

A couple of weeks ago, the boys and I joined a few southie bloggers for a nice Friday night dinner and some coffee at the recently opened Qaldi Coffee Bar and Cyber Cafe in Muntinlupa. My blogging friends would know that I rarely get to go to these events and meetups, but I really made an effort to join this one particularly because the venue was in the south. It’s actually on the other side of Muntinlupa from where we live, but it’s close enough that it’s an easy drive. Plus, I was really curious to see what else was in the Putatan area, because, to be honest, I don’t think I’ve ever been there before.

Party of Five: Sefh, Jinkee, Yours Truly, Ron and Mr Joon

Amorita On My Mind: A Gorgeous Sunset Wedding and the Morning After

December 28, 2013 by MrsC | Patricia Cuyugan 1 Comment

After her catholic wedding at Villa Escudero, my sister in law got married again in a beautiful christian ceremony at Amorita Resort in Bohol. The garden of Amorita has got to be the perfect spot for a sunset wedding, with its amazing view of the sand and sea. You literally have the sun sinking majestically into the water as your backdrop while you say “I do.”

You also get to spend your first night together as husband and wife in this really nice villa, which overlooks the ocean as well. Bonus: It has it’s own private plunge pool! I don’t have photos of inside, but my friends Joei and Patty both stayed at villas during their visits to Amorita, and have really nice photos in their blog posts.

The reason why I don’t have pictures inside my sister-in-law’s room is because the place was a mess from the wedding preparations. One of the downsides to having a garden wedding in the Philippines is the heat + humidity combo, and so we all decided to camp out in the airconditioned villa while waiting for the ceremony to start.

Minutes before the ceremony – Me with the boys, and the Cuyugan siblings

The food was superb, as expected. There were grilling stations where skewered meats and super fresh seafood were cooked on the spot. There was a salad bar, an assortment of breads, a fish taco station, desserts, and one of the yummiest cakes I have ever tried. No pictures, still, unfortunately. I promise to share a link to the official photos though, once they’re available.

Because I was so impressed by the food prepared in the kitchens of Amorita, I was looking forward to meeting Saffron’s executive chef, Raphael Ongchiong. Like I said in my previous Bohol post, I got to do just that. Luckily, he came out at the end of the reception to check that everything went well, and that provided us with the opportunity to chat for a bit. A bunch of us had our photos taken with him, me for the blog, and the others because they thought he was cute. Lol. Then someone from our group started calling him Sir Chef, and the name just stuck.

The staff of Amorita was able to grant all but one of the wedding party’s requests that day. In fairness to them, they had to decline that one request because it violated one of the hotel’s policies, that proper swimwear is required for swimming. If you’re thinking that we were planning to jump into the pool in our dresses and makeup, well, you’re right. Kinda like this:

Yes, those are the Kardashians/Jenners [photo source]

They gave us a free round of sangria’s to compensate for declining our request, and that kind of made things better. Since we couldn’t cool off in the pool after the reception, we decided to head back to our rooms, shower and sleep instead. The following morning, we woke up bright and early to make the most out of our last half day at Amorita. Breakfast buffets are my favorite, as you will notice when you browse through my other vacation and staycation posts. Saffron’s breakfast spread did not disappoint at all. The mere sight of danggit was enough to make my morning.

Breakfast is definitely my favorite meal of the day!

Three of my favorite things about breakfast time at Amorita were: The flowers they placed in every female guest’s hair, the cheese plate with honey, grapes and walnuts, and the hot chocolate, which was so rich and creamy and unbelievably good.

We hung out in the pool area for another hour and a half or so, and then it was time to get cleaned up and pack our bags. I had the best time with the Cuyugan and de Jesus families in Amorita, and I am totally looking forward to finally coming back with my boys. I really want us to stay at a villa, too, next time, coz it’s just so pretty!

Til we meet again, Bohol. And thank you, Amorita, for showing us a spectacular time. 🙂

Check out Amorita Resort’s website, like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter to learn more about this spectacular Bohol getaway.