Food – Page 17 – The Diary of The Deranged Writer

30-Minute Warning XII

I’m supposed to do a 10-Minute Warning post, but I’m so tired from all the walking today. Why am I tired? I checked all my possible birthday venues around Kapitolyo in 1 afternoon.

1st option: I found this bar that can accommodate 30 to 50 people, has an awesome menu, and offers an affordable bar guarantee. The problem is that there are other people who want to reserve the bar on my actual birthday, and I need to make a downpayment at least this weekend so I can reserve the bar right away.

Second option: I dropped by a venue where I celebrated my 31st birthday with my family and friends of my Mother. They have 2 event packages that I can afford (coughs): (1) the 2nd floor where they can accommodate a maximum of 30 people and (2) the alfresco where they can accommodate a maximum of 25 people. I remember having a great dinner there on the ground floor – probably one of the best birthday dinners I had so far. But here are my problems: I can hear the music from the ground floor, the 2nd floor looks less spacious, and the alfresco looks a bit lifeless.

Third option: Well… this is not part of the initial list. But there is this karaoke bar near Kapitolyo that can accommodate 30 people and it has almost the same bar guarantee as the 1st option. But I don’t think everyone on my guest list will sing there.

Speaking of guest lists, I’m starting to ask my friends if they are available on my birthday, and a few of them have replied already. And my choice of venue will depend on the number of people who will attend the party.

Anyway, after checking the venues, I went straight to Satchmi and had a spaghetti al pesto and iced tea. After a productive day and a great hangout at my favorite cafe, I feel tired but good.

But crap… I’m starting to feel anxious right now because of something… something that looked like I have done but I didn’t before going home… I need to relax.

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10-Minute Warning LXXVII

For the 1st time since last week, I went outside of my home. I feel better than I was yesterday, and I want to observe Flannel Friday, so why not?

And what did I do? I joined my family (minus Elder Brother) on their grocery shopping at Landers, and then we had some tasty ramen at Ippudo. After that, I planned on having some affogato at my favorite spot Satchmi. But when I arrived there, I changed my mind and had some iced tea instead.

Right now, as I’m typing this, I’m thinking of drinking just 1 can of Jack and Coke. Just 1. I didn’t even get a sip last week because I’m sick. Thanks, flu. But should I even drink tonight? Maybe not. I shouldn’t be in a rush. I have all the weekend to do that anyway.

And time’s up.

10-Minute Warning LXX

I only have 24 minutes left before midnight so I need to make this quick.

I went to my younger brothers’ birthday benefit gig in Quezon City, and it was amazing! The gig’s theme is intimate acoustic, and the dress code is pajamas. I enjoyed listening to all the bands playing unplugged versions of their songs and covers while I’m comfortably wearing my Batman v Superman t-shirt and flannel pajama bottoms.

Right now I’m in a Mexican restaurant in Makati with my Younger Brother, and I’m excited to try their quesa birria. Happiest of birthdays to my younger bro!