Go shorty, it's my birthday..

Well, it was my bday - this is a belated update.

My Birthday was what I wanted it to be this year (except the gray, wet weather): quiet and intimate.

I was taken out to dinner last week by Kay and Aggie to Son Cubano in the Meatpacking district. It was good Sangria (the best I've tried so far) and great company. I miss those girls! Getting tipsy that night made it even better.

My birthday weekend was hectic, but so worth every moment. It was a family-filled weekend: Went upstate to celebrate w/ family my bday, my sis-in-laws (nov. 12) and Joaquin's (nov. 24 - advanced bday celebration). Had to order platters of food b/c filipino tradition is that the bday celebrants host the party. Joaquin's parents and sister met the entire family there for the first time (except parents of course b/c they are still in Philippines and coming next year). They all got along, laughed, and had fun. Everyone spent the night and we didn't get home until Sunday evening.

Nov. 13 - took the day off and it went something like this:
1) no alarm clock woke up almost 9am (yes!) . cloudy, but not raining, so it was ok
2) went to the mall by myself for some retail therapy - something i don't do often - and to use some of the gift cards given to me
3) Joaquin finished his first job at time warner and picked me up for some crate and barrel shopping in SoHo
4) started to rain :(
5) stopped for some drinks and appetizers at gonzalez y gonzalez (dinner reservations was at 10:30pm, and he wouldn't tell me where dinner was)
6) shopped for some black boots that i never found
7) headed up to Columbus Circle for the restaurant
8) Saw the restaurant...Jean Georges!! One of the highest rated restaurants (and so pricey) - we were soooo underdressed.. at least I was.
9) had a 5 course french meal and a great experience. When I hit the lotto, i'll go back. :P
10) we go home full, joaquin goes home full and broke. lol

Quote from my brother:"I heard it takes 6 months in advance to reserve [Jean Georges]. Pricey — expected! And you DESERVE it sis!! (Well done Joaquin)."

oh, i'm hooked on Godiva's Chocolixer's Dark Chocolate Decadence. Sipping it for the first time made me feel like I floated to heaven for a split second.

Kuya, have safe trips (plural)! Come back to my blog for updates on what's been going on while you are working abroad. I love you!

Birthday pictures

Happy Birthday Din! (Nov. 12)
Happy Birthday Ate Alena! (Nov. 12)
Happy Birthday Mimi! (Nov. 15)