Top Ten Must Read Books

I love to read. Books are my passion. I'd rather read every night than watch tv. My all time favorite authors are: Judith McNaught (for historical and modern day romance); Nora Roberts for light romance with a hint of suspense on her newer releases and Dan Brown for his Langdon series. My top ten recommended books are:

1. Paradise - Judith McNaught (my absolute favorite!!)

2. The Da Vinci Code - Dan Brown (very popular must read)

3. Twilight - Stephanie Meyer (need I say more?)

4. Double Standards - Judith McNaught

5. Angels and Demons

6. Breaking Dawn - Stephanie Meyer

7. The Promise - Danielle Steele (the only D Steele book I enjoyed. the others are too "heavy" for my taste)

8. Mac Gregor Series - Nora Roberts (these are a series of harlequin books about the Mac Gregors. Very entertaing and light

9. Whitney My Love - Judith McNaught (historical romance)

10. Bloodline - Sydney Sheldon

Princess Hongkong Invasion

The Princesses were off to Hongkong last August to take part in the great Hongkong Shopping Sale. We were able to book promo tickets last April courtesy of Tracy's tiyaga. There were 7 of us who went: Tricia, Snowy, Tracy, Regie, Charina, myself and my hubby. We were booked at the Marco Polo Hotel in Harbor City coz we wanted to have easy access to all the shops early on.

We went to Hongkong Disneyland on our first day to visit our "turf" and shopped at the Outlet Stores in TungChung afterwards. For dinner, we went in search for our favorite roast duck and suckling pig (cholesterol high!!). We were out strolling along Nathan Road until 11PM and got great steals from our usual haunts - Bonjour, Zara, Marks and Spencer, Sasa, HMV and Esprit.

 

On our second day, we just went around the Harbour City Shops. I was looking for a bag as usual and had to decide whether to get the LV Galliera, Jimmy Choo Mona or a Chanel tote. I eventually got myself the Chanel and vowed to get my Jimmy Choo next Time (lol!!). The other princesses went crazy shopping too!! Reg got a Cartier watch, Tricia got a Gucci Jolie, Trae got a Guccy large joy bag and the Snowy got so much stuff that I can't name them all. We also went to Times Square to check out the Designer Bazaar. Designer stuff like Juicy Couture, Michael Kors and Mossimo Dutti were on 50% to 70% off!! I almost got a juicy patent bag but realized it was a dog carrier hahaha!!

Tracy, Tricia and myself had a bet that whoever spends the least in HK shall be entitled to a special treat from the 2 losers who spent more. Of course, Tricia and I lost to Tracy and we got her a Zara jacket (haaay. . . why do we bet against her when we always lose).

Day 3 was our last day and the hubby was complaining why we had to book for 3 days only. Unfortunately, our tickets were non rebookable :) We went to Toys are Us to get Nica some pasalubong. The hubby got some stuff from Bally and I got my very first pair of Christian Louboutin from Lane Crawford (soooo excited!!). After checking out of the hotel, we went to Elements Mall to do express check in. We had about an hour to go so I got more goodies from See's Candies and more Zara.

All in all, it was pure fun, fun, fun!!! Our next plan is to go to either Japan, Seoul or Australia. Wish us luck!

The Scent of Royalty

I am not really a perfume person as I love lighter scents of colognes. So far, I have only liked and used Clinique Happy, Givenchy Tartine et Chocolat, Prescriptives Calyx and for a short while, L'eau Par Kenzo. I am more inclined towards citrus-y scents more than floral notes. That is until I discovered Creed Spring Flower by Creed.

It is said to be a scent designed for Royalty (appropriate for Princesses hehehe). It begins with citrus fruity notes of peach, lemon, bergamot and peach with a touch of herbal notes. Then this perfume has middle notes of jasmine, rose, waterlilies, melon, and apple. The base notes of Spring Flower are made of cedarwood, musk, amber and vanilla. It is very fragrant, very vivid and has a long lasting power after eight hours. It's a very citrus fruity yet floral scent with a freshness that most women would find appropriate of all ages. Spring Flower by Creed is perfect for both day and night.

It is quite an investment as it is more pricey than the usual perfumes, but I tell you, it's well worth it. So, go visit Rustan's and get yourself a bottle.:)

We love Baguio

Baguio 2009

Baguio 2006

I am probably one of the few people who prefers cold places to Beaches like Boracay. One of my all time local favorite destination . . . BAGUIO. Our family always make it a point to go to Baguio at least once a year. We normally stay at the Manor in Camp John Hay as Nica loves running around their grounds. Me and the husband meanwhile love the Outlets there.

The cold weather is really relaxing for us and the daughter loves it as well. She would normally go horseback riding (her favorite Baguio activity). My husband and I looove the coffee and biscuit plus the ambiance of Cafe by the ruins at night. :) Am not so fond of fresh strawberries but the Butter Oats from Baguio are soooo yummy. Try them next time you're there.

My Family . . .

This is my family . . my love . . my life. That's my hubby Rhoand and unica hija Nica. Our daughter is 8 years old and already starting to be soooo bratty and maarte. I wonder where she got those traits (hehehe). We're hoping to have a baby boy soon and we're praying hard for one. My hubby is an only child as well as my Mom. It must run in both our families thus, we only have one child so far. I wish we'd be able to break that trend.

Meet the Princesses

Can you imagine a group of middle aged girls and gays who calls themselves "the princesses" and actually believe they are? That's us!! In the picture are: Noel F, Tracy (aka Princess Fiona), Tricia (aka Gingy aka Gingerbreadman aka Belle whew), Anette (aka Rose Red), Elaine (aka Alice), Aileen (aka Sleeping Beauty) and myself (aka Cinderella). Not in picture is the Head Princess "Snowy" for Snow White. You'll meet him (or it) in my future blogs. We made a surprise CD for him on his last birthday thus, he's not in the picture. We mostly hang around the Castle to play mahjong or poker. We sometimes go to Gingy's bar at the Fort or just eat out. Whatever we do, we always make sure we have lots of fun.