Army Navy

In our search to find a good foot/hand pump for the new Quickie Q7 wheelchair that was purchased recently, my parents and I chanced upon (again) a small restaurant we frequently take for granted whenever we visit SM North EDSA. So I invited them to take the plunge and have a taste (finally) of what our hungry brains were craving for at that moment.

Starving sailor. Thinly sliced rib eyed steak topped with jalapeno-cheese spread, green bell peppers and caramelized onions in an 8-inch sourdough bread. (P235)

Classic single quarter-pound.  Beef patty topped with fresh crispy letuce, tomato slice and onions, mayo and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed kaiser bun. (P155)

Above is the self service counter of  Army Navy located at the Sky Garden, SM North EDSA.

Verdict:

We were happy with our orders. My mom and I shared the 8-inch starving sailor which was exceedingly flavorful! I was glad we did this because it was surprisingly filling and satisfying. I personally loved the sourdough bread that was chewy or leathery and the rib eyed steak was so tender. Me on a diet? I burned the added calories in the gym the following day.

My dad on the other hand ate the classic single quarter-pound burger. He adores burger since he was a kid and all he muttered was, "This is good..." while savoring every bite.

Oh and there's more! My mom used her senior citizen discount card. To our surprise, the total bill was discounted a generous 20% off when most establishments only subtracted the food ordered by the cardholder. Let's patronize this place!

Disclaimer: I am not encouraging you to eat this kind of food in a regular basis due to its high calorie content. I blogged about it to introduce this find to those who may want to experience what I have enjoyed.

Nuggets of Wisdom

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Eleanor Roosevelt

Brain cells come and brain cells go but fat cells live forever. Anonymous

A fair face may fade, but a beautiful soul lasts forever. Anonymous 

 Time may be a great healer but it's a lousy beautician. Anonymous 

Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.  Unknown

No one falls in love by choice, it is by CHANCE. No one stays in love by chance, it is by WORK; and no one falls out of love by chance, it is by CHOICE! Anonymous

Character contributes to beauty. Jacqueline Bisset

Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely. Rodin

Hating someone is like burning down your house to get rid of a rat. Anonymous

We need to dwarf our troubles and magnify our blessings. Humphrey B. Neill

 When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another. Helen Keller

Life is an endless struggle full of frustrations and challenges but eventually you find a hairstylist you like. Anonymous

We can do anything we want if we stick to it long enough. Helen Keller

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst, for they are sticking to their diets. Anonymous

Great minds discuss ideas, Average minds discuss events, Small minds discuss people. Anonymous

In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on. Robert Frost

You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. Eleanor Roosevelt

One of life's mysteries is how a two pound box of candy can make a woman gain five pounds. Anonymous

The world is divided into people who do things and people who get the credit; try to belong to the first class-  there's far less competition. Anonymous

Enjoy a brand new week ahead my dear friends! May these nuggets of wisdom give more meaning to your life for the coming days to come.

Source from the web

Things That Make Me Happy

There are a hundred and one reasons and perhaps many more reasons behind the happiness in a person's life. I may only enumerate those I have in mind though I'm sure you can add many more to my list and be surprised that life after all, is worthy of that smile.

I smile at the thought of:
- spending time with the people I love
- sipping a cup of coffee
- blessings from our Lord
- window shopping
- having a lazy day and procrastinating
- playing with my nephews and niece
- knowing that my clients are satisfied
- my clothes getting loose
- Ken's next visit
- being lulled by the sound of the rain

Seemingly, I would like to share some inspiring movies I have gotten from my subscription with Blessings Experiment. I have collated them for sentimental reasons and I find them valuable too. My heart yearns to be a better person after every view. I am moved by the potent words depicted in every plot. I am compelled to strive harder, to give my best in all my undertakings. It gives me the force and the energy needed to start anew as I am consoled to stand up, pick up the pieces and to courageously welcome change in my life.

I go through different phases in life like the seasons do. Along with it comes the outburst of emotions, impulsive or careless decisions and hurting words I may say recklessly. I am reminded to explicitly welcome such occurrences, to learn the lessons in every situation, to understand what it is trying to unfold and to be prudent in the process.

As I intently watch every short movie from time to time, a portion of me is transformed into a better being... and I smile.

Inspirational Movies (feel free to click):

1 - May You Be Blessed

2 - Make A Difference

3 - Nature of Success Movie

4 - Power of Attitude

5 - Service

6 - You Are The Light

7 - Light, Lean, Healthy Being

I am linking this post to Sanna of BC Bloggers for hosting this meme. So tell me, what makes you happy in your diurnal life?

Photo from flickr.com

Wordless Wednesday: 1,000 Fingers Banana

MetaFit

I was extremely inspired to have a quick but meaningful chat with Toni who has a svelte and to-die-for body last Tuesday, May 2^nd when I went to the gym for my exercise routine. I found out that she was a whooping 200 pounder before she achieved her current physique through exercise and healthy diet as well as incorporating these in her lifestyle to date.

Toni is the gal third from left

My decision to enroll in a gym and seek the assistance of a certified trainer to get back my former figure occurred after realizing that Zoladex, the hormones injected to me for six consecutive months to mimic menopause before the removal of the uterine myoma was slowly making me fat (full story here).

MetaFit is the name of the program I am doing to help boost my metabolism and burn fat. I do several sets of 4-minute exercises by performing various movements to target the fats in the arms, shoulders, chest, back and tummy. The execution should be fast or in a pace you are comfortable with while having free weights ranging from two to five pounds. I also use some machines to further burn those fats accumulated in a short span of time. The goal is for my heart rate to beat fast. This way, more calories are burned. In the same manner, I stay only in the gym for 45 minutes to an hour maximum. The program I have is extensive but I consume a short time exercising because I do it without long rests in between.

 In the past, no matter how long I do my gait exercise, no bead of sweat would trickle on my forehead. Things have changed now for the better. My shirt is soaked in perspiration after my gym session. I am relearning to eat the right food from the inspiring people I meet and by browsing the net. The unwanted 20 pounds is slowly dissipating and I will continue to do this feel-good activity I’ve learned to love and enjoy.

Can you share a decision you had lately which resulted 

to something good? 

Photo from Tonette Dimaguila