This came a little late when in fact I should have posted it last December 13 to make it more celebrated.
vacay in Macau, many years ago ♥
Last Monday was another milestone as we marked our 16th wedding anniversary. There was no actual plan because I was still in my general cleaning mode so we can finally light my tree. My tree arrived sooo late this year, so, hello naman S&R for making it quite an ordeal. (Check out my tree at the bottom of this post, I change theme so it’s barely decorated now.) The husband also has some works in the morning and knowing how he always fails to come in time I expect less, lesser activity to happen. But originally, I planned to visit the assesor’s office to settle my real property tax for 2022 (tip: pay it ahead to avail of discounts). And then, I thought we can drive to Crosswinds in Tagaytay to visit that Instagram worthy café. And lastly, sit down for an early dinner with the whole family. Well, at least the family dinner happened perfectly and I couldn’t ask for more.
I was in fact scouting few of our Tagaytay’s favorites. First on my list was Josephine, but after reading recent reviews at Tripadvisor I dropped the resto from my list just because they don’t have paella anymore and serving was quite a disappointment to many now. We first thought of Josephine because the husband was craving for crispy pata, but we eventually gave up the whole idea following a lunch at LZM Silang during the holiday break last week. This pandemic really made worst of everything and it sad that the best places to go in Tagaytay were not spared. I also checked Buon Giorno! because they also have a good slab of baby back ribs + risotto but the menu prices scream very pricy now. Concha was also on my list but I didn’t even bother checking the menu, another is Sonya’s because it’s kinda healthy and light and I will be less guilty I thought. And then, there’s Chateau Hestia which I would love try. But the latter was quite distant so I cross it out.
Guess we ended at one of my personal favorites, and the family too! Charito is the upscale branch of Bag of Beans, it’s more stylish in terms of fixtures. Check out my review here. The whole fam enjoys every visit at Bag of Beans because everyone loves that huge serving of baby back ribs and grilled pork chop. We also ordered pasta —Carbonara & Lasagna, which we all rated just ok. Prior to entrée we requested for raisin bread which we all enjoyed while waiting. We skipped coffee despite the very tempting weather because we have lotsa tea at home and it’s perfect to drink before bedtime.
Everyone enjoyed dinner and the husband and I would like to thank the family for celebrating with us. If you know us truthfully, the journey of our married life was not at all idyllic, we’re far from being perfect and there no exist in reality, only a happy one. So, everyday I’m choosing to be happy. Periodt. 😊 I just pray that our marriage continues to grow in knowledge, faith, joy and love. Amen!
16 years and counting…
P.S. I know how some people do not agree with me buying a fresh tree each year, but if you know me by heart I don’t have any other bisyo, I’m low maintenance, in short, I don’t splurge on things except for a fresh cut tree every year. So, don’t judge 😛
Fresh-cut Douglas Fir Tree from S&R Membership Shopping ♥
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