From Elvie's to La Greta's!

Tope, moi, Rie and Chris

As always, when The ManneQueens gather, it is sure that the night will be filled with laughter! And that's like, ALCOHOL not included! LOL

Last night was truly a blast for us ManneQueens.  Although some rain checked on us.  Still we managed to keep the "lite"/mini reunion as fun and comedic as it should be. LOL

First stop: @ Elvie's BBQ.

selection of Chicken,
hotdogs and seafoods

I can't say no to a good BBQ.  (I had a lite dinner before I went to Elvie's. LOL) Every BBQ resto always brings a different style to the table.  They always have their own blend of BBQ marinade and sauce.  And Elvie's has it's own unique, yummy and superb style.  We had chicken bbq and grilled tuna belly.  The last time I ate there was last 2010 of November when again, the Queens gathered up.  I just love love the BBQ sauce.  No wonder it's always a hit to all people living in the area.

Second stop: Casa dela Greta.

When we ran out RH Bills @ Elvie's, it's time to move on. LOL  We bought beers (1L x 4 bottles) then we headed to Chris' house.  It was during this time we had the most laugh.  I think it's because of it I got a little tipsy.  LOL  I also spent the rest of the morning in Chris's room.  Not the usual thing I do coz' I'm not so used sleeping over at other people's house/bed. (But I love bed hopping! LOL) 

This morning, Tita Thelma (Chris' mom) prepared us a sumptuous brekky.  Love it! I think that got me a little okay after being wasted hours before.  (I popped 1 tab of pain reliever I found in the dinning table. LOL)  But I think the latter helped more. LOL  

Thank you Tita Thelms and Chris for the warmth accomodation and to Rie for the BBqs and RH Bills. LOL

Sashimi @ La Greta's. Prepared by Tita Elvie (Rie's mom)

RH Bill.... LOL

La Greta a.k.a. Chris/Toping turning of the lights.

Paparazzi mode. La Greta in deep sleep. If only I was not too drunk to record the sound of his snor! LOL 

The ManneQueens last 2010 of November w/ Clyde and John Paul.

@ Elvie's BBQ - November 2010

xoxo,

Noeh

P.S. 

Tonight we're watching "Forever And A Day!"

So excited to see Sam Milby and Kc Concepcion.  Read good reviews.  Total tear jerker it mention in one of the articles I've scanned.  We'll see about that.

Till then.

(pardon the poor quality photos, I just used my Iphone in taking 'em. Carrying DSLR camera is just exhausting. LOL)

The ManneQueens Reunion

standing: (left to right) Mocha, moi, Rain, Chris
sitting: (left to right) Denise, Rie & Jepoise

I'm so excited to meet my fellow ManneQueens.  It has been a while since we all gathered and dolled up for a show.  Trying on different style of make-up and play dress-up while we do our costume rehearsals.  Whenever we have new routines, we would get serious when Rie, our head mistress (LOL) and choreographer gives us a combination that we all don't get right away. (I gave up dancing when I went to highschool.  When I was in elementary, I was part of a local group that would perform locally in events to showcase tribal/modern dances to delegates from other cities/country in major venues here in Davao.)

The reason why the group disbanded was more of a professional growth to each of the members.  All of us  pursued other opportunities and explored other cities and countries in search of that CAREER BREAK.  

Rie (sis of Rain), auditioned to GMA's, "I Heart You, Pare" and got a recurring role opposite - The Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez.  She also works regularly in The Library Comedy Bar with her group, Raging Divas.  Mocha/Tope, doesn't need to work his ass off.  He jet sets to Singapore, Dubai, Korean, Hongkong, Maldives and anywhere else just to spend money and enjoy/experience culture at its finest.  Denise now works full time both as a designer/stylist and in the call center industry as a customer specialist.  Jepoise/Monique is now handling a family owned firm as operations manager and is honing his talent in playing the violin.  While Chris/Yvonne is starting to carve a niche as a local make-up artist with clients locally and nationally travelling to major cities to make women beautiful with his talent in the aesthetics.  Where as moi, I part time as a make-up artist/hair stylist working mostly with Chris/Yvonne.  Also working home-based with an on-line job (LOL). I also explored Singapore/Malaysia for greener past pastures as well as looking for a lover.  Rain, also went to Singapore to further his career in the business world as well as in modelling. Currently, Rain got a gig of a life time that made him a famous fashion model.  Strutting the catwalks of Philippine Fashion Week 2011 as Kenneth Chua's muse.  

Tope in Korea. 

Rie, rubbing elbows w/ celebrities.  Here with close friend Mark Abaya.

Make-up artist extraordinaire.

Violin enthusiast

Rain in Philippine Fashion Week at
Kenneth Chua's collection 

So that's it.  I'll be posting photos tomorrow of how our night went.  Apparently, we'll be having dinner then RH BIll discussion (READ: Red Horse). LOL

xoxo,

Noeh

P.S.

Just got a message from Rie. Wheee! 

Till then!

photo credits: see the watermarks

Green Coffee & no RH Bill discussion

Tamalis, Batangas delicacy

After being away for quite sometime (Patoy), the "gang" is back for another nightly chill (READ: RH Bill discussion! LOL).  But this time is not the usual night out.  We just had coffee and lots of catching up and of course gossip about celebrities. LOL  We enjoyed the goodies he brought with him from Batangas.  (That was the best part of it all! haha)

Mango Passion Fruit Frappé

Like I said, I don't do diets or any cut down on my intake and this night was no exception.  Haha

We headed to Green Coffee.  This is my second time to visit this place.  I had Mango Passion Fruit Frappé  this time.  The last time I had this really nice and delish, Green Tea Freeziccino.  And we devoured ourselves on a Batangas delicacy, Tamalis.  Both I know would be enough to feed a famish African family.  (Had too much of that Tamalis! LOL)

Tamalis. Other cities call this "suman" but the Batanggenyo's call this "tamalis".  Tamalis is usually prepared and packed in a rectangular shape in pairs.  Tamalis require this special Caramel sauce to enjoy its yummy taste. This is a delicacy that the Batanggenyo's are proud of. Always available in the market, usually near the kakanin vendors. But ours was prepared by my friend's in-laws. (Thank you, Patoy for the hook up!) LOL

We also had this Cinnabon Cinnamon Sticks. Not really that great for me.  Was disappointed actually. (Choosy pa ba ako?! LOL)

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Cinnabon Cinnamon Sticks

I love the ambiance of this coffee shop.  Compared to other places I've been to. This one, I must say is on top of my list to have a fabulous interior design.  Zen meets modern approach.  Minimalist yet not taking the feel of being relaxed and at home in a new place you've just visited. Green Coffee is not the usual busy café that's why we frequent this place.

 All in all, the night was filled with fun, laughter and lots of sugar. (I need to have a calorie intake diary!)  I think if I sum up my day's intake, it's like eating for three! LOL

Captivate a perfectly romantic sunset at THE ALFRESCO of Green Coffee.

my benefactor, Patoy!
Thank yah!

xoxo,

Noeh 

P.S.

Thank you bes for my frappé and for the Tamalis and Cinnabon.

Photo credits: see the watermark! :D

Back To Work

RH Bill...
photo taken from my Instagram account

It has been a while since I've written a blog. Prolly the reason why I've been so lazy and did not bother to compose even a mere sentence is that I'm too busy catching up with my folks and friends here now  that I am home.  Also, discussing this RH Bill has taken most of my time. Grrrr!

The last thing I have been mumbling here is about purse's content.  Amazingly, I've got loads of responses from Hollywood to local celebrities to famous fashion bloggers. It was a fun blog for me.  I enjoyed all the tweet replies from famous personalties.  It's like you are really bonded and belong to the same circle. LOL  

my fantasy MU in one of the local
photoshoots I've done

Okay.  

This blog is not about me working in a company, and employed  and get paid on a fortnight/monthly/15-day basis.  No. No. No. Been there and done that. LOL  I have been out of work close to a year now.  But luckily, I have gigs here and there.  Been doing a lot of make-up jobs for wedding, parties and even pageants.  And it's not even like work for me coz' it's the thing I love to do most.  

So basically, my work now is to just blog (write & talk just about anything under the sun!) and do make-up for people who love and appreciate my work as a MUA.  These two thing I can do on a daily basis even without getting paid. LOL  (just pay my fare and internet bill!)

So from this point on, I will be writing and writing and writing.  There's not much to do now atm but just to write. LOL  Also hopes that I will be getting more followers too. LOL 

And oh before I forget, Hope you like my new layout.  Got tired of the black/gray/white theme.  I was told by a famous blogger to add more color in my site to attract more people. LOL  At least that's how I see it.  Feng Shui for a blogger's page. LOL

add me: @Noehs_Ark

So this is me back to work! Hahaha BTW, follow me in Twitter: @Noehs_Ark!

xoxo,
Noeh