Finally, I'm getting out more

Two years ago, I fell so ill (read: icu) that it had deterred me from getting out and exploring more.  Anywhere without Mercury Drugstore and far from my endocrinologist was out of the list.  What happened then was something bound to happen.  Thank God, my health is better now.

 

And so, I am ready  and excited to get out and explore once again!  My Travel for Beads project begins in a few days.

 

Upon return, I hope I get the chance to see and chat with you in these 2012 bazaars:

• The Assumption Bazaar at Hotel Intercontinental Manila - November 18, 2012
• Zonta Club of Alabang Christmas Carnivale Bazaar at the Filinvest Tent Alabang - November 24-25, 2012
• Alabang Hills Village Toys ang Gifts Christmas Bazaar - December  7-9, 2012

Cheers!

BAZAAR 2011 Photos

ERGO, bazaars could take a toll on health.   Here's why...Too much sales talk=Sore Throat. Heat and Rain combined=Fever.  Now,  I'm down with a flu.  Aging, I think, is a culprit too.  This had not happened in the past. So, there you go.

Nevertheless, I enjoyed.  Here are a few highlights.

By Beaded Story's display.

(Super) Early morning set-up.  Focus and full attention required when fixing bead works.  

A few bead necklaces up close.

TALA & HANDPAINTED FLORA

TALA with bead accent

MOTHER'S HEART

Purple BEAD CLOTH necklace

TALA on LASO

I had a  few non-bead goods too.

TAMBOURINE NECKLACES and CERAMIC DECOR

EARRINGS for kids

MESSAGE BRACELETS.  I talked about the bracelets here.

FLAMENCO SHAWLS scattered around

Friends who came over. They were my gunshot deals. Thanks guys!

Since high school

New-found friends

At my beck and call friend, B=RAVE DUDE FRIEND. 

Everybody's "BFF", young and old

Bugsy's FANS

J. Bond's newly discovered sideline, Bantay Bata (my friend's 2 out of 4 kids)...

...and, Bantay Aso (Bugsy and "Bernard")

To a few other friends, a Timezone co-worker and a boss with her not-so-little girls anymore, apologies for missing out on the photo shoot. Those were hectic moments, but I truly appreciate your interesting news. Even amidst the hectic-ness, I was  100% all ears.

To  those who came, patronized, or simply followed By Beaded Story's bazaar-hop this year once again, here's a huge warm Thank You!!! The hop has ended, but should you wish to order any of our collections, post your message on facebook or send your email to  bybeadedstory@gmail.com.

An advance Cheery Christmas to you and your loved ones!

                                                                                           TRIX

Toys & Gifts Bazaar 2011

Last year's Alabang Hills Village Toys & Gifts Bazaar was a blast.  Obviously, I enjoyed.

This weekend, here it is again. I am excited.



Hope to see you there.  Click HERE to see more photos of last year and the reason for my soft spot.

My thoughts on BIKING

What stops me from biking.....

All these stuff.  Like what I said, I don't travel light.

Too hot! Too early!

Rubber shoes, sneakers, closed shoes, with socks. I boil!

J. Bond's task of loading and unloading the bikes.  I wait patiently, but talk to much.  *Hahaha!

Checking and re-checking each and every part to ensure safety.  Of course, MORE talking from my part. Somewhat like talking to air. J. Bond stays focused and on a mute mode.

Complicated gadgets to monitor, and creaking sounds that freak me out when gears are changed.

And, the time frame.

Me:  We bike for only 30 minutes, ok.

J. Bond:  I bet less than 30 minutes.  You take too much pictures.

But I did bike over the weekend. For weight's sake!

Saturday morning at Sta. Rosa.  45 minutes.

Sunday morning at Alabang Hills Village. 28 minutes.

And J. Bond's right.  I take too much photos. 

At Sta. Rosa.....

Fellow bikers.

Early morning football.

Then, the reward.  Window shopping!

At Alabang Hills.....

Tranquility.

The smell of grass.

Protected by shade.

The find that distracted then abruptly ended the biking, dried Kapok fruit.  

What I like about biking?.....I lost a half pound.  *Hahaha!  Therefore, I forced J. Bond to bike with me this coming weekend again. Whether he likes it or not!



TWO-getherness

I therefore conclude that J. Bond and B-rave Dude friend shared an overkill of"togetherness" during last week's bazaar.  Lol!

On top of their participation in multiple bazaar activities, they did a lot of chit-chatting too. Including  my obvious weight gain.  Darn!  Mind your own business, dudes!  Anyway, they did bond for 3 days while I was hooked on selling beads.  A week after, they continued on with the togetherness by materializing THEIR plan on the day I have long declared as my day-off from cooking.  In other words, EAT OUT SATURDAYS.

Yeah baby! The plan apparently was to cook Clam Chowder served in a bread bowl. So from shopping to food prep and to cooking, the two dudes did ALL the work. I, on the other hand, did my ever-supportive share by staying away from the work area (haha!) and  deliberately denying myself of any involvement.  This rare bubble-moment is absolutely not meant for bursting anyway.  But then again, my stock of favorite butter was wiped off in an instant.  That night, I stayed awake for fear of a no-butter breakfast.  Lol!

The recipe by the way was googled.  Each aka-chef had his own version.  But being the authentic Master Chef that he truly is, B-rave Dude friend took the lead while J. Bond helped with the chopping...and beer drinking!

Bread bowl bought from French Baker.  The scraped middle part was really good and soft. 

The finished product made from scratch. Definitely, no canned goods involved.

Ready to serve. Hot soup, topped with bacon bits, on a rainy day...heaven!

Having  two 6-footer men gorge on meals and snacks every minute of the day (one of whom I am married to),  I thought soup was not enough.  So I did work too by pushing on the dial buttons of my favorite delivery number...

Haha!  Nothing beats delivery (at MY doorstep). Don Arturo or Taco Pizza of Di Marks has never failed to satisfy the palate.  This time though, I thought wrong. The soup was way too heavy to accommodate even a bite. To this day, there's still too much pizza lying around. 

And when I thought dinner was over, the two dudes continued on...

Another goof golf planning session with a 1970s golf book by Jack Nicklaus used as guide...and toothpick which they held on to for dear life.  Eek!

And, they capped the night off with a guitar session.

So far, no plans of cooking up another together session yet.  But if they do have, I cross my fingers that it be on an EAT OUT SATURDAY again.  I don't mind eating home on a Saturday as long as they do all the work!