Author: Gabriel
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VW Pics
I’m obsessed with Volkswagens, particularly the Type 3 variety and its many variants. When I first moved here, I would pass by this talyer along the highway where I would see exactly that type of vehicle peek out from a canvass top. Needless to say, it piqued my interest to boiling point, and I resolved…
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MomEx Now Has Reviews And Other Stuff
I actually have a different site to herald events going on on the Exchange sites, but I’m announcing it here anyway. MomEx now has Book Reviews, starting with a review from Jill re a book for teens. I worked all day today on this and I’m pretty happy how that worked out. Later on I’m…
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Those That Congratulate You Are Your True Friends
Went for a fantastic walk today from the house to Paseo, the shopping center. Only went halfway back though because I had to shop at Rustan’s for rice. I bought into the brown rice healthy shtick only to be told be Jill that it tastes like cardboard, so I’m feeling like a shmuck right now.…
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How To Put Veggies In Me
The pauso pinakbet really turned out ok. Prob is I’d had to make enough to accommodate all the veggies I bought, and soon I got tired of it so I have to admit some of it went to the trash can. What a waste, but at least I learned an important lesson – portions –…
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Pauso Pinakbet
I love pinakbet. Problem is the ingredients are bad for me, ie. Bagoong, Baguio Beans (or any beans), Shrimp and Okra. Just the fact Bagoong is bad for me completely nixes this dish out obviously, as Pinakbet in English is translated ‘Meat Vegetable Stew in Shrimp Paste’. Current diet however, suggests I need to eat…
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Wish Books Were Cheaper Post
I spent a full hour or so browsing around Fully Booked this afternoon. I would’ve bought myself a wall calendar except that the ones they sell there are goddam expensive (-+2k?!?). I mean, they’re really nice and all but I’d be happy with those free ones Chinese – owned hardware stores give out, with big…
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Adobo, Commuting, and Expensive Gym Rates
I played my first game yesterday, and I ached a little bit that night but overall felt great. It was just a simple 2 on 2 with some village kids but I huffed and puffed and did fairly well, I think each team won a game. Today I had to take a meeting with someone…