Joey Pepperoni

To sum up in one word: Disaster.

Joey Pepperoni opened recently in SM Southmall. So my parents and I decided to check out the place last Friday.

We ordered a 12-incher Joey Pepperoni, spaghetti with meatballs (I forgot the fancy Italian name they call it), and aglio oglio to go. The spaghetti and aglio oglio came fast. We devoured the spaghetti with meatballs, which frankly was forgettable.

So we waited for more than half an hour for our pizza, while seeing others who came in later than us get their pizzas first. This petite lady in white came to us and asked us if we're still waiting for anything. Well yes, our pizza!

Moments later, our waiter informed us that there was an error on their part, and apparently, they forgot our Joey Pepperoni! They're offering free drinks, but we're having none of it. We asked for our bill, with my parent's voice now in a heightened volume. In the end, they asked us not to pay our meal anymore, but for us to come back and give them a chance.

'Twas a nice gesture, but that was really very bad service. We're giving them another chance, but just one last.

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Scratch that

Scratch that. The Starbucks in SM Southmall is a bit big. And the construction's pace is blazing! This photo was taken on May 9.

Scratch that. Our Boracay trip in August will not push through. Their Hong Kong trip, however, still has the go signal. Oh well, it's probably La Luz for me anyway.

And I can't wait for my Cebu trip with friends. It's gonna be hella fun. I'll be wasted. For sure.

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Propeller falls... not

I was just going to blog that a propeller fell off Asian Spirit's De Havilland Dash-7 aircraft and how it scared the shit out of my dad. Once and for all, he only flies Philippine Airlines. But recently, after relentless reasoning from me on how much cheaper these budget airlines are, I think I've made some inroads. I think he was considering flying those turbo props. Until he read this screaming news in today's paper...

But good thing though, I made my research. According to this report by the Inquirer, it was just a "false alarm". The propeller fell off before the flight and that engineers had detected trouble with the engine before take-off. Is this the truth, or is this damage control done by Asian Spirit?

Anyway, I've also read news that there's a planned merger between Asian Spirit and SEAIR, to take on Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines Express, especially since both are now flying straight to Caticlan. But instead of keeping the name of SEAIR - which if memory serves me right, haven't had any crashes or majore plane trouble yet - they're retaining the name of Asian Spirit. Bad move. Everyone knows that Asian Spirit has had a couple of plane crashes.

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Done!

I was reviewing my blog and I saw my widget called Must Do's. It's pathetic how in a span of a year I've only finished one entry on that list!

Well once university's over I could focus my attention on this list, and hopefully accomplish all of them. Including the get married and have kids part.

But first, lemme find myself a girlfriend...

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Jealous

Our family has been on a recent travel frenzy, following our trip to Boracay. It was actually our first complete holiday. My dad and I once went to Hong Kong and China, my sister and mom once went to Singapore, and my brother went twice to Thailand. We went to Pearl Farm three years ago, minus our mom. Of course, we were complete last year, when we went to Eagle Point, but that was just in Batangas.

Anyway, we've been planning on taking more trips this year, and even planning our trips for next year. My parents and my sister just booked their flights to Hong Kong today, and I'm jealous. I also wanted to go, but I can't. You see the last time we went there, Disneyland was not open yet. And due to bad weather, we weren't able to go to Ocean Park as well.

I'll just have to content myself with the upcoming trip back to Boracay. Oh Lord please let that push through. It's highly unlikely though, but I'm still hoping! I like bumming around the beach than entering some childish theme parks anyway. No, I am not bitter.

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Still charmed by you

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Blogging from...

Mandarin Wok in Mall of Asia. You get free WiFi for a minimum of Php 30, powered by e-yellowpages.

Argh. I find myself spending just so I can avail of free WiFi. Should've went home instead - no food expenses, probably faster Internet.

I. Should. Break. This. Habit.

Well, I'd just convince myself that since it was already 8pm and I was already very very hungry, the hundred bucks worth of dinner and free WiFi was worth it.

How I wish I was that foolish...

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Starbucks

What's this I see? A Starbucks branch opening soon in SM Southmall? It's about time!!! Althogh I still much preffer The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, this is a welcome addition to the mall which is a 3-minute drive from home. The branch looks small but beggars can't be choosers. I hope they'll have free WiFi.

Wow. SM Southmall is on a roll this past year. Fitness First, Elorde, Chef d' Angelo, Tempura, Conlin's, Happy Cream Puff, and now Starbucks (and also Reyes Barbecue and Joey Pepperoni). I'm excited for SM Southmall. I'm sorry, but I grew up in this lowly humble mall, that's why I'm so attached. Now if only Burgoo, Topman, Krispy Kreme, and Chocolat would open soon... But I digress.

I can now imagine poseurs and trying-hards filling up this branch. Please don't eat a sandwich or a donut for lunch just so you can save up for Starbucks. That is so pathetic. I know, I've been there.

Oh, and RIP to Conlin's, True Brew, and our neighborhood coffee shop. It was nice knowing ya.

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Rejuvenate

Our Boracay trip was not exactly spent sunbathing or reading books. But it was a welcome respite from my hectic life here in the city.

But now, a week after the trip, I must snap back to reality and focus on matters that are important. Thesis thesis thesis and thesis.

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Paraws

I already miss Boracay. Truly a paradise.

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Baby

Okay, everyone's been raving about David Cook's performance of "Always Be My Baby" by Mariah Carey on American Idol a couple of nights ago. And I'm joining the bandwagon.

I don't normally blog about American Idol performances but this is by far my favorite performance this season. Instant LSS and it gave me the chills.

I still don't like his personality, but he keeps on delivering great performances each week.

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Diet another day

I've been eating a lot the past few days - the past few days where I should have been starving to death. I can't help it though. Went out with my friends whom I haven't hung out in three months, and my cousin arrived from the States.

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Why I love WikiMapia

I finally was able to commute to Greenhills by my own. Okay, I had help by asking my friend to alert me when we are at Recto so I could alight the FX. Sorry, I still don't recognize Recto. They all look the same to me. But I digress.

It has been a habit of mine to "review" my travel by looking the route the public transportation took on a map. And I found myself on WikiMapia. While tracing the route, I came across several comments that really cracked me up. Here are some gems:

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Survivor

GMA 7 is doing the local franchise of Survivor? Why?! I love(d) Survivor, and I don't know if GMA 7 could live up to the standards and production quality of the original US series. I really don't want to see another Philippines' Next Top Model.

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Finally

American Idol contestants sang songs that I actually like and listen to on a regular basis. Well not all of the songs but a couple - Angels by Robbie Williams and Innocent by Our Lady Peace. Finally!

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Halo-halo overload

In less than an hour, I devoured two highly-touted halo-halos. A lot of people swear by Razon's and Icebergs' halo-halos. I really really like Razon's version, but the one I had today left me underwhelmed. Quality is not what it used to be, or probably because they had dozens of customers today.

Icebergs' Super Halo-halo is pure hype to me. I'd rather prefer Chowking's version. Should've ordered their milkshake or banana split instead.

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Dad's steak

The only reason why I love Monday nights is because I get to eat my dad's steak.

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With honors

No, not me. But my friend is. She's graduating cum laude at the State University. I'm so proud of her. I can't wait til everything is done and I'll be graduating as well.

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Papaya

Call me late, but I never knew that the Papaya Dance was a dance "craze" here. Is that how disconnected I am with the world?

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Rage

I really feel the need to beat the hell out of this person. No, I don't know him but I have talked, err exchanged messages, with him.

Selfish asshole.

In related news, I could feel that our thesis adviser is exasperated with our group. The pressure is building up, definitely. This thesis is slowly turning from alright to bad.

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