wano ramen or hoiru ramen ?

Sometime in November I have to visit a courier service center becos I have to return a package to a seller who wrongly shipped a smaller size. Too inconvenient my thoughts, and despite going to the physical center I have to personally download their app and key in everything just to make that booking. Too late when I realised that I have the option to use their service platform online and arrange a pick up. Anyway, my POV only (and this is just me when I sound hangry) –with the service center set-up of customers encoding all details using the app I think they don’t need a group of staff to man the counter. Sorry I don’t want to sound mean and wish unemployment, I just wish that the system is better and friendlier to its customers.

And being said that I’m hangry becos at 11:30am the lady at the counter advised me that it’s lunch break and to be entertained I need to be back at 1pm (after their 1 hr and 30 mins lunch break) I was at the verge of making a scene already. So, to appease the monster in me we decided to have a quick lunch on the 2^nd floor of the building. It was a tug between samgyup and ramen, and the latter won becos the samgyup resto is closed for business.

I’m not so sure if the resto was still named Hoiru Ramen when we dined becos it’s named Wano Ramen now. It’s a Japanese resto, authentic daw and I would not contest that becos I’ve never been to Japan and my first Japanese ramen was that from Ikkoryu Fukuoka. Well, to date, Boteyju was my favorite but I can’t compare, especially Hoiru is a local player.

Hoiru Ramen (?)

Okonomiyaki

We had a not so complicated ramen, I forgot what it’s called but basically it’s pork slices and egg in creamy broth. I normally ask for a second bowl so I can split the ramen into two and order more. We also had Gyudon, a favorite in any Japanese resto and an order of Okonomiyaki. Ze husband finished the big bowl of Gyudon becos he was really hungry, maybe I scooped a spoon only so I can’t really tell how it was. The Okonomiyaki was big and filling, I always love this becos it’s similar to takoyaki only that it’s flat like a pancake. I just wish the toppings were generous enough to cover the pancake –more savory with plenty of sauce, mayo and bonito flakes!

 

HOIRU RAMEN or WANO RAMEN

2F Zoneth Bldg., Purok 9, Bgy. San Agustin

Trece Martires City

 

Anyhow, right after doing my business at the courier center we head home. On normal days, we might have a swing by SM becos it’s just a few meters away but the community quarantine changes too many routines and I’m basically ok with that now.

Nanay’s 69th {30 May 2021}

By the way, a lot has happened since my last post here. We celebrated a lot of birthdays at home and recently mourned for the loss of a loved one. I suddenly hoped for normalcy so we can pay respect and travel right away but with heightened restrictions and other protocols, it’s just sad that even wakes weren’t allowed. Rest in peace, Tatang. I will definitely miss you po. ♥

 

 

P.S. I have my first jab of Covid-19 vaccine already and will be fully vaccinated in a week time. I hope everyone will get their dose. Put my two cents in –to those who choose not to get vaccinated and to those who are picky on what brand they will get. Getting the vaccine is a blessing regardless of brand. It intends safety for you and for people you are closest too –your family, so the soonest you get it, the soonest you’ll be at peace. If you don’t have a family member or you yourself haven’t contracted/exposed to the virus, you’re lucky today but don’t be lax because Covid-19 is very serious. The virus is no joke. Don’t wait until it hit you or anyone you dear. Don’t tell me I didn’t warned you.

 

 

still in community quarantine

*GCQ dates with ze husband, embracing the new normal 

With the entire metro & CALABARZON under General Community Quarantine again for economic reasons I’m with the government but the thought of returning to normal despite the surge of cases over the past weeks I’m afraid the government is making a wrong turn again; it’s another story which I can’t agree. And whoever says that PH has flattened the curve, I wonder where you got your statistics, Sir? And a casual apology after? Maybe it’s really high time that these government officials a.k.a. the president’s minions leave their jobs and go somewhere else. Mars, maybe?

*to alleviate stress and other nega vibes, i set up a small café at home (for family use)

*and online shopping is emptying my pocket hard 😛

Anyhow, COVID-19 would not go away like that and that all we must do is to live within the new normal. It’s quite a bore really and to be honest it’s annoying me bit by bit and the fact that it’s long term consequence may affect my life, work and sanity –I’m trying to be more optimistic and rational at the same time. I really hope I’m doing the work-life balance right and that I’m living a healthier and more productive lifestyle at this point.

*a short visit at the workplace with 2 of my masisipag girls

Although everything seems in order now, let’s not discard the idea that the worry end and discomfort of these life changing events might be like what happened to the TV giant. Cutting of cost would mean people and resources –very unfortunate while this pandemic is happening but then again, we have to take both sides of the employer and employees. While my employer’s issue may differ, it won’t make any difference once someone becomes redundant. And it would pose a great challenge for me to weigh things and let go. I’m praying that it would not happen, not to my team of course. I don’t want to be the bearer of bad news. Consequently, I hope my team realizes how lucky they are to enjoy a full employment even after the company’s ordeal of low revenue.

*not really related to any but i’m thankful for Sunday lunches at home

And while everyone else’s concern now is to retain a living so they can bring food to their table and roof to their heads, I think it’s high time to review your morals pronto. I will not drop it word by word so listen and read between the lines. Administrative Investigation. Decency. Really, I don’t care how you live or whatever creed you preach and I won’t spare you of anything so don’t take the liberty of gambling what you only have. Try to summon up your actions. I’m a million times better, far ahead of you and I don’t need to prove my worth to anyone. I’m not desperate and miserable like you.

Now, make better when you attempt to do another sadfishing story in social media. The sad truth about you –you don’t make any sense so just watch me get ahead or I’ll watch you fall flat.

Baked Sushi by yours truly! recipe by papa Erwan 😛 because i can 😀

Excuse my weekend drama hehehe. I’m just excited to fire up another delicious offering –belting the hype soon!

 

 

P.S. edits later, i’m off now…