Curbside Stories

Taken at Tagaytay Highlands. I admit. I am really  into Instagram photography. I just find the application really convenient, useful and fun for a wannabe professional photographer and blogger like me. And you can guess again that my favorite filter is X-Pro II.  I am already having second thoughts about buying a DSLR. Taken at the back of Starbucks,Tagaytay City overlooking the Taal Lake and Taal Volcano. Taken at View Point, Tagaytay City overllooking Batangas. Taken at View Point, Tagaytay City overlooking the Taal Lake and Taal Volcano.

Lo-fi filter Just trying out how versatile a camera an iPhone 4S can be. I took photos of these flowers around my grandmother's garden and I am impressed about the result. I used some Instagram magic here just to add a little drama to the photos taken by a wannabe professional photographer. By the way, follow my Instagram here . I can say that iPhone 4S + preset lens filters is the closest thing to owning a DSLR. Remember my post about the 10 things I will accomplish before the year ends? It includes owning a DSLR. Since iPhone 4S already impressed me, I would really really like to have a macro lens or SLR mount for a more professional looking photos. I am dying to have them! Amaro filter Lo-fi filter X Pro II filter. Amaro filter Amaro filter X Pro II filter

So... I have a new blog called Online Kitchen . I love to cook and I have a lot of stories to tell about food. I have been posting some of the dishes I cooked and I guess it is the high time to separate it into another blog. I am not a chef nor a cook by profession. I just love cooking and serving my loved ones with home cooked meals whenever I have time--usually weekends. I hope you'll find time to visit Online Kitchen. Share me your stories about your life in the kitchen, your cooking, your dining experiences... everything about food. Happy cooking, eating and storytelling!

The Taal Lake viewed from the golf course of Tagaytay Highlands. The heavy clouds signals a downpour . I still have a lot of amazing Tagaytay Highlands photos to show you. Go ahead, click on the jump to see.

The tomato soup that tastes very Italian because of the herbs, spices and cream cheese. Roasted chicken with herbs, a serving of mashed potato and buttered vegetables as the main course. For dessert, mocha cake topped with whipped cream, shaved chocolate, kiwi and cherry. After the  tour of Tagaytay Highlands , we indulged in a simple yet fine dining experience at La Belle Restaurant in Tagaytay Highlands Golf & Country Club. We had locally brewed coffee after the meal.

The landscaped view from the country club. The only road that leads to the exit/entrance of Tagaytay Highlands. As part of our Marketing Management course for MBA, we had a tour in one of the most exclusive leisure parks and residential estate in the  Philippines-- Tagaytay Highlands . Tagaytay Highlands is located at Tagaytay City, Cavite--a three hour drive from Manila. Tagaytay City is known to be one of the premiere tourist destinations in the Philippines. The area is famous for its colder climate because it is elevated at 2,100 feet above sea level. Tagaytay Highlands is nestled in the area's highest elevation. It is an exclusive leisure park and village that began its operation 18 years ago. Today, there are more than 7,000 members from the A-list group and all shares are now sold out. A member can experience world class facilities and services--from golf courses, recreational facilities, spa, restaurants and banquet areas. Tagaytay Highlands has fo...

I treated my son for a dinner with accompanying toy for making me a proud mom again. I could not remember the last time we had dinner date in his favorite restaurant... I have been very busy in my work and my MBA class that I have missed quality times like this. He's growing up so fast and it's passing by right before my very eyes... I should go back to my senses and do the things like we used to do because in a few years time, he probably will not enjoy the same things with me but with his friends.