successful in making palabok sauce from scratch. Yay!

Happy Birthday arandomdot!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

relieved to have most of New Year's Eve prep done earlier. Tired now. Won't be as tired by the time the NY ball drops.

silly to look for a Walmart downtown. Opisina pala nila iyon!

failed at today's mango Stilton cheesecake, and Anthony Bourdain's saying: "Prior preparation prevents piss poor performance." Long way to go before I perfect it (but the shortbread one is cast in stone!)

have to reform my lunch cooking/packing process for greater efficiency and savings. Last two months were disasters money-wise. Days are getting busier, with less time to pack.

that arandomdot, osmalic and eclair be careful and stay safe.

tired of the Miley Cyrus outrage, but two thoughtful voices emerged at last! Sinead O'Connor writes to Miley. Amanda Palmer responds.

the Ballets Russes exhibit at the National Gallery of Art. I have to give it to Serge Diaghilev and how he brought together all those awesome artists.