Walang Natirang... Kahihiyan

The effect of eating Zarks burger. Thanks to Julian Que (Nan) for introducing the song to WinWin. One supposedly Machine Project night in Gox Lobby.

Made last thursday. Ha ha ha.

x,
Alyanaaa

When Fun Gets Personal- Whip My Hair With The Kids

The first part shows you what happens when stage mothers try to make everything perfect. (Ofcourse for their babies) Also, it shows you what happens when Alyana (me) gets the adrenaline rush. Selected cuts from Whip My Hair Music video which was done last January of 2011. 

xx, 

Al.

Love The Way You Lie - Me and Andrei

This was again, a music video of me and my sister for the song I Love The Way You Lie by Rihanna and Eminem. The video was created late last year. (therefore, this was long due). We often make music videos when we are bored. This is nothing but for fun. Ha Ha Ha. 

x, 

Alyana

It Was A Good Fight.

"Wala syang isinulat na libro, wala siyang karangalang nakuha pero yung legacy na iiwan nya. Nakatatak na sa bawat isa na andito" Those were excerpts from a Pastor when he was speaking and giving his testament at Tito (Pastor) Roel's wake. I was moved by those words. Those words even gave me goosebumps. Those made me really convinced that truly people will forget what you said and done but they will never forget how you made them feel. I was really a believer of that phrase. Mellow dramatic as I may be, I always try to look for my purpose on other people's life. I have always believed that we came to this world with a purpose. And as for me, I am still in search for my own. I know in God's time I will discover.

Tito Roel will forever be a father, a kuya, a friend to us. At 43, he has served his purpose very well. At 43, he served the Lord with all his heart. At 43, he made an impact to people's lives. At 43, he will always be remembered.

With the wake of tito Roel, we, the Lumongsods were reunited. Thank you Lord for the opportunity. It was a bittersweet moment we know, but we are thankful that finally tito Roel is in Your hands now. He is at peace.

These are pictures of the Lumongsods and the Salvadors during the 4 day wake. It was nice seeing them and bonding with them after a long time.

Thanks Tito Roel. Thank you God for reuniting us. =)

She's his Monalisa, She's his Rainbow skies...
She'll always be beautiful, in his eyes.
Tita Riza and his forever love, Tito Roel

Tita Riza, Dannah, Tito Yauel, Rosh - The Salvadors

Twas the Lumongsods and Tito Yauel

Tita Gigi, Tito Macky (who is as old as me), Lolo Bulacan Pogi,
Kuya Akeem, Tita Vivs, Lola Beth, and Tito Roel's mom.

I wasn't there again. I was sleeping just beside them.

Tita Malou, Hannah, Tita Agnes' husband, Tita Agnes, Bianca,

 Tita Gigi, Uie, Tita Vivs, Stephanie, Tita ET,

Tito Toto, Ate Inah, Psalm

The Salvadors- Tito Yauel's brother's and sisters plus his family

Striking a pose at 2 AM
(L-R) Drei, Dannah, Kuya Akeem, Me, Marty

Dannah, Lemuel, Kuya Akeem and Andrei with Marty and Sean
on the side

Pose again.

Trying to be Superman.

And salut!

Last pose of the night with tito toto and papa

xx, 

Yana

*Credits to: Lemuel Rosh L. Salvador and Tita Charity Lumongsod- Gatuslao for the pictures.

at the Ascension Columbaries, Arlington. Quezon City.

Old Manila's Finest.

Binondo- It is located in the heart of Manila. It was actually one of the centers of commerce in the Metro. For some, people tend to associate Binondo with the Chinese. True, Binondo is also synonimous to China Town. As a matter of fact, it is the oldest China Town in the World with the place being established in the 1500s.

Binondo had been a witness to many of our family's Sunday happenings for the past how many years already. We tend to go to China Town every Chinese New Year  to watch the Dragon Dance when I was a kid. We used walk from Quiapo Church, to Delicious Resto, to Eng Bee Tin Binondo, to Juan Luna, to Divisoria every Sunday when mama was still here in the Philippines. We used to buy our favorite (Mama's favorite) Sung sung peanuts in Bee Tin's grocery, and Papa's sugar-free concentrated iced tea too!

Last week, I got the chance to go to Binondo again. After a week of discovering more of the place because of Papa. Yes, so here are the cuts that were taken from the trip. Food trip actually.

First stop was at Ramon Lee's Panciteria. It took forever for me to look for this place. Thanks to my father who mastered every street of MNL. He was able to show me where the right path was, a week before we (I plus my friend, Winwin(He prefers to be called Darwin but Winwin is still better)) went there.

We ordered this MikiBihon, which was practically big enough for two people. If I am not mistaken, the food costs 185pesos (I am not really sure, sorry), but promise it wouldn't cost you 200 bucks. 

We also ordered the famous Ramon Lee Chicken. Please, the chicken in the picture wasn't burnt. That was actually the color of the chicken due to its marinade. I loved the taste of the chicken skin. The meat was fine, it wasn't too dry nor too juicy. Just right. Half chicken costs less than 200. (Sorry, estimations again. Memory lapses.)

After eating at Ramon Lee, we were headed to The New Manosa, where the famous Maki is situated. New Manosa is a two storey restaurant which serves basic Chinese food. Their second floor is airconditioned ftw. They serve house tea for their patrons.

We ordered Makime ( Maki + Mami). For those who do not know. It is the sticky (super sticky infact) soup with meat strips and onion chives. It can be eaten with or without the noodles. (but I personally prefer the one with). It can also be paired with rice. It's a Chinese cuisine ofcourse. The large Makime costs 105Php (This time i am sure :P )   

After eating at New Manosa, we came to buy Fried Siopao. We weren't able to take a picture of the food because it was no restaurant. It was just a store full of Chinese delicacies. Kikiam, Noodles, Fishballs, Goyong, Siomai, All for take out. I bought two pieces for 33 pesos. 

After a few walks, we were headed to Eng Bee Tin which was ofcourse famous for its Tikoy and Hopia! Yehey! My friend bought a little over 3 packs of hopia for his family. 

Upon buying stuff from Eng Bee Tin we went straight to 168 to have a little rest. It was one heck of a walk. After that, we went to Aranque to see puppies. Then, we went home na. 

That was basically how the whole day of eating went. Super busog and lakad day from Binondo to Divi to Aranque to Morayta!

Btw, Pictures are from Winwin's phone. Thank youuu.

xx, 

Alyana.

Meet my brotha!

Hello! I am Lea Alyana. Meet my older brother, Leo Angelo. He's now 21 years old, turning 22 on the 2nd of September. He stands 5'5.5 tall. He likes crabs. He's a spiderman fanatic. His favorite show is Imbestigador. He never falls asleep without finishing the entire show. His greatest dream is to become an astronaut, seriously. If he becomes an astronaut, he's gonna be the best spaceman of all time. If given a chance, he would pursue Business Management rather than Information Technology. Yesterday, my brother told me that he promised himself that he wants his first out of country trip with his girlfriend. I am really not sure if its true. Currently, he wants an IPhone, but has no plans of buying one. Currently, he's passionate in learning photography. Someday, he wanna have his own gym. In December, he's gonna have his own business.

We have the same facial features. We also share the love for food. We both love Oishi Manju. We both love Jake Cuenca, but he's more obsessed than me. Promise.

We shared our lives together.He witnessed me campaign in the meeting the avance when I was running for a position during highschool. He was present during one of the highlights of my life, Skechers Street Dance Battle Y2. He has been there during my worst birthday. My 16th birthday. He has been there during my Senior prom. He accompanied me to my sister's recognition day, during the first year that mom had gotten out of the country. He was there during my graduation.He's been there during my first operation. He has been there while I was planning for my debut. He was my head organizer during my debut! I was there during his graduation. I was there during his first test in Accenture. I was there during his 16th to 21st birthday. Except for one pala.

Aside from being my brother, he is also my bestfriend - next to our sister Andrei. He listens to me when I have problems. He gives me words of wisdom. He gets mad at me when I am being a brat. He understands me. He forgives me when I say sorry and cry. He takes care of me. He accompanies me home even if he is tired. He still gives his effort to show and express his feelings even if he's not really used to being one.

Currently, he's trying his best effort to become a better brother and a best friend, because he kinda broke my (her sister's) heart not too long ago. He makes sure everything's gonna be fine. He is trying and doing his best. He's making his best to earn back what was lost. I am sure he's trying and doing his best, I can see it. I can feel it. And for that, I am proud. For that, I appreciate him. For that, I love him.

He is not perfect. As a matter of fact, we argue a lot. We argue most of the time. We share many differences- in views, attitudes, and perspectives.  He is not perfect, but for me, he is still the best.

By the way, he's my boyfriend.

Food Review: Mt: Arayat Halo Halo

Halo halo is perhaps undeniably in season now. With the humid temperature and the striking rays of the sun, truly halo-halo has been the favorite thirst quencher and snack of every Filipino.

Yesterday, my sister spotted a halo halo stall in SM Centerpoint. It's called, Mt. Arayat (from the famous volcano in Pampanga). The stall's main product, as I have said was halo-halo. Their product has almost the same ingredients as of Razon's and Kabigtings.

This halo halo chain is proud to say that they do not add sugar to their halo halo. The sweetness comes from its ingredients, Macapuno, Saba, Mashed sweetened Beans(or kamote, I am really uncertain), and Pastillas. Yes, you read it right. Just like Kabigting's, Mt. Arayat has pastillas as one of their ingredients in their halo halo. Also, to add with all those four ingredients are coconut shredding and corn kernels.

The halo halo prices at 65, 75 and 85 for small to large sizes respectively.

As for the taste, the taste is slightly blander than those of Razon's and Kabigting's but basically, they do not vary as much. Thick and creamy, because of the sweetened macapuno. Still, delicious.

Sweetness rate? A two.
Price comment: It's still worth my 75 bucks.

Price list of the halo halo (One can also add more ingredients)

The product (This was their medium sized halo halo)

Andrei's Graduation Day

Yesterday (March 26, 2011), was Andrea's graduation day!Because of her graduation, my tita, cousin, and my nieces went in Manila to celebrate with us. On the graduation day itself, we all woke up at around 5:30 to prepare our things. I personally did Andrea's make up. She wanted it with all the shades of blue. I planned to curl her, but she requested to just have her hair ironed and straightened. I ran late because I fixed her pa. I arrived at her school at around 9:15.

 The graduation was overly simple. FYI: One of the core values of the school is simplicity. She didn't experience wearing toga (which was for the record, the most anticipated part in any graduation). The graduation lasted for only an hour. The entire ceremony was a bit dry for me. Nevertheless, I am so happy for my sister.

I became her official photographer in the entire ceremony. I was even reprimanded by the marshal because of  my attempt to photograph her while she was receiving her diploma (BTW: Attempt successful) 

After the rites, we went to SM Centerpoint first to meet my cousin, my nieces, and Leo (because only three people were allowed to attend the graduation). Upon meeting them, we went straight to HanPao.

Leo and I went to Red Ribbon to buy something for Andrei while the entire family was already there in the Tea House. Tita Kit, Marty and Tito Toto arrived after a few minutes. Ate Trish (my cousin) and Kuya Karl (his boyfriend) arrived soon enough. We all ate our sumptuous lunch in our all time favorite tea house. (I also celebrated my highschool graduation there, FYI)

After having lunch, we went straight to Megamall. We went to Toy Kingdom to tour the kids, and Papa went to his favorite shop, Surplus. He got stuff for us too. After that, we went to the chapel to attend an anticipated mass.

After the anticipated mass, we ate one of Andrei's cakes which was given to her by tita kit. From there, we went straight home. We arrived home at around 8:30 P.M. 

That's basically how the celebration went. Yehey!

These are some of the pictures taken from yesterday's event.

Mommy and Andrei

Papa and Andrei

Andrei with her diploma

My pretty sister!

Eating lunch at all time HanPao

Anj and Me, yehey!

Anj and my nieces

Shermel with her all time favorite

My cousins, nieces and sister!

Anj, me and Drei (Poch, Bocj, Bach)

Andrei and I

Me, Papa and Drei

And the wacky one!