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Back To Beanstalk, originally uploaded by rjmarmol.

Had coffee with Ritchie at Beanstalk tonight. This is after taking time out with his bosses and officemates at a nearby resort. Was only there a few hours, didn't even get to swim, but it's fine. By the way, photo up there is a new offering at Beanstalk Cafe (Calamba), it's called "open-faced roasted chicken salad". Yes, I know the name doesn't sound delicious at all, pretty gross even. I can assure you though that it tastes good. It's roasted chicken drenched in gravy sauce, served on top of white bread and fresh lettuce and chips on the side. This is what I ate together with my Beanstalk staples: caramel macchiato, french fries and banana split. I haven't been there for quite a few weeks, months even, I guess, so it was great to have coffee there once again. For those who want to know, it's located at the rooftop (5th floor) of the new Calamba Executive Center, across the bus terminal at Crossing. The building lies on the Crossing-Halang road that leads to the famous resorts of Pansol, Laguna. Do visit if you're within the area. Shop hours/schedule: Beanstalk Cafe is open Mondays thru Saturdays from 4pm-12mn. Last order taken at 11pm. Check my other previous post about Beanstalk Cafe Calamba here .

***Note: This is NOT A PAID POST. This is a personal review and recommendation only.

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Nature Tripping on a Boxing Day, originally uploaded by rjmarmol.

While everyone is home eagerly anticipating the delayed telecast of the Pacquiao-Hatton fight (which Pacquiao won by TKO at round 2!), I'm here at Tagaytay Garden Hotel overlooking the beautiful Taal lake for my new godson's christening.

I wish my new godson Hael Nikolai the best of everything. May God pour upon him countless blessings.

To my fellow Filipinos, woo hoo! Great job, Manny!

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This Idea Will Fly, originally uploaded by rjmarmol.

Kids definitely have wilder imagination than grown-ups. If you gave me "bread sticks", I'd munch it faster than I can imagine anything. And it's not because of gluttony -- it's because at this stage in my life, I have abandoned all interests in creativity. When I see bread, I see bread, and nothing else. My son, in contrast, at his young age of four, has taught me another valuable lesson -- to explore the beauty of possibility -- to see beyond what is obvious -- and more than that -- to have fun while doing it. I will always remember that from now on. This definitely adds a new meaning to that pessimistic question: "You can't possibly think that your idea will fly, can you?". Well, what do you know, I think it can. PS. I'm blogging through my phone.

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Getting Lost and Loving It, originally uploaded by rjmarmol.

It's such a hassle being geographically- challenged. You get lost all the time. But sometimes, getting lost can be fun too.

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Dear visitor from Mountain View, California:

First of all, hi. Maybe you know me or maybe you don't -- but what does it matter?
Maybe you care what I write about or maybe you don't -- but what does it matter?
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Photo by Maxime DodinetI've always liked Lenny Kravitz and most of his songs. But this one is definitely my favorite of his. Until now, I'm bowled over each and every time I listen to it. I wonder why. Maybe you know. Continue reading →

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