NAIA's MIASCOR Lounge

I have been MIA for the past month. I have been busy with packing things as we are leaving Singapore. It's heartbreaking to leave friends we have bonded with, but as what they say, life goes on. :)

To start off our break, we went to Hongkong last week. To be honest, I was dreading of the trip. Primarily because of having to go through NAIA 1 to take our Cathay Pacific flight. I haven't been to this terminal for over 15 years, and hearing about bad reviews about the airport made me more scared. To think we have a kid in tow and some oldies, I was a bit hesitant but the husband said it'll be okay. So I trusted him. I guess I tried to. :P

It was good that there wasn't a long queue for check in, I guess it was because it's still early (we checked in 4 hours before the flight) Haha. Don't ask me why. There are so many things that need to be improved in the airport. It's at least 30 years old, it's time to change. Not just a small part of it but everything. The counters are old, the toilets are poorly maintained and the conveyor belts need a makeover. Nevertheless, the husband said it served it's purpose. Blah, whatever.

But the experience that made me happy was our free access to NAIA's MIASCOR Business Lounge. We weren't flying business class but good thing we were American Express cardholders so that gave us the chance to be in the lounge instead of the crowded pre departure area. And best thing was, it was 1 cardholder plus 1 guest! So didn't have to pay extra for our companions. :) Some cardholders were given access but cannot bring in a guest so they were charged $18/guest. For me, I won't be paying that amount for an access to the lounge. I want free! Haha

So in we went, and I was happy. Not impressed but it was good enough. To think we got in for free, it was a bonus to be able to get free food.

Here's what were served:

• Mushroom Congee
• Tomato Basil Soup
• Chicken Biryani
• Basmati Rice
• Conchiglie ala Bolognese
• Chicken Pie
• Mini Pizza
• Tuna Sandwich
• 2 kinds of bars (sweets)
• Crackers
• Plain buns
• Butter & Jam
• Nuts
• Free flow on selection of juices, wine, beer, milk, soda

Also, you have free access to wifi usage, newspapers, magazines, tv and computers with internet connection.

Just what you need to be able to sit comfortably while waiting for your flight. :) 

Big thanks to American Express for giving us this chance to experience comfort for free! As you can see in the photo above, our little tot was sleeping soundly after eating her meal. :) 

Non Food Entry: A to Z About Me!

Thanks to Michi of Michi Photostory who tagged me. At least I'll be posting something different this time!

A. Attached or Single - Attached/Married/Legally bound for life!

B. Best Friend - No specific best friend. Could be the husband or my sister. :D

C. Cake or pie - Hmmm... it's a toss up. Sometimes cake, sometimes pie. But I guess cake will win most of the time. :))

D. Day of choice - Weekends! Nothing beats spending time with family. :)

E. Essential Item/s - Tissue (dry & wet), alcohol/alcogel, wallet, keys, phone.

F. Favorite color - Red/White. I guess it depends. Sometimes I even like orange or green. I know, I'm crazy.

G. Gummy bears or worms - More on sour worms. If only I could eat them all day without thinking about my sugar!

H. Hometown - Davao City, Philippines.

I. Favorite Indulgence - Chocolates.

J. January or July - This year, I like July because we're going on a vacation! But usually, January because that's our wedding anniversary :)

K. Kids - One

L. Life isn’t complete without - Family, food and travel!

M. Marriage date - Nueve de Enero

N. Number of brothers/sisters - One brother and one older sister.

O. Oranges or Apples - Apples

P. Phobias - Cockroaches. Flying cockroaches. Yikes.

Q. Quotes

R. Reasons to smile - My family and the blessings we receive on a daily basis!

S. Season of choice - Never lived in a place with temperate climate before but I think autumn or spring is nice. Just the right coldness for me, but not freezing.

T. Tag 5 People. Ana Lisa :P of My Bare Cupboard, Myla of Postcard Trail, Mrs. Kolca of Pink Magaline, Carmi of Carmi's Caprice, Abi of Belated Bloomer, Fate of VanillaRhumba! :)

U. Unknown fact about me - I'm trying to be a reformed shopaholic. Ahermm...

V. Vegetable - No specific favorite. I eat veggies, not just a big fan. :P

W. Worst habit - Sweet tooth. I have to stop myself from eating a lot of sweets.

X. Xray or Ultrasound - I guess Xray, except if it's Mammogram! :P

Y. Your favorite food - Desserts. I always look forward to desserts!

Z. Zodiac sign - Certified Scorpio!

In The Heat of The Day

I have been MIA the past month. Too lazy, I know. And the weird weather isn't helping, either. The past week, we had rainy and sunny days. Good thing the little girl didn't get sick! And just a few days ago, haze started to cloud the whole city state. It was really bad yesterday, my head hurt and my nose was stuffy. It smelled like burnt wood the whole day. I wish it smelled barbecue! Grrr.

Anyway, it's getting better today. I hope it rains. To cool the day, I made lemonade. Good thing I still had lemons in the pantry.

Ingredients:

Simple syrup (2 parts sugar, 1 part water)
2 Cups Water
Juice of 4 lemons
Ice

Method:

1. Make the simple syrup by mixing the sugar and water and dissolve over low heat.
2. Juice the lemons and pour in a jug. Mix in the cooled simple syrup. Add water and adjust according to your liking.
3. Add ice.
4. For me, I didn't put ice. I placed the juice in the freezer for about two hours. When it was just icy enough (not hard ice), I used my immersion blender to mix it. Yum-o!