Tuesday 29 March 2011

sun-day

it was so sunny on sunday that even if we left for church at 4pm we had more of it.

the city was unusually quiet. it might have been because it was just after the TUC protest rally the day before.

the church was so beautiful drenched in sunlight, which i wasn't used to for the 5:30pm mass (normally when we go to this time schedule,its dark outside). (imagine the priest at the grand altar, spotlighted by sun streaming through the cathedral's colour-tainted windows).

my family who have been here can attest why when in the philippines we detest being in the throes of humid-heat, while here i adore the unusual sunny-ness. its because, when its sunny here, there is no humidity, just perfect temperature (you wont get sweaty) and the beauty of england shines under the glare of sun.it signal's the start of spring-summer.

after church, i had to buy my supplies of phonecards at a filipino store,and a dinner at a new found restaurant.

some photos of the day.


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waiting for 5:30pm. this was about 5pm.



so he thinks he's cool, let him believe it (because i do too). i love him to pieces.



i always remember my sister Ana whenever i have a Victorian sponge...its (one of) her fave cakes.


i love Costa's coffee..they always have two espresso shots as minimum



one of Costa's branches just at the square across Westminster Cathedral

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went to the filipino store. adrian and i thought of going to earls court Zizzi branch for some pasta.

when i was inside the filipino store buying my supplies, he passed by this hidden thai restaurant just near the store.

he suggested we try it.


so we did.



the yummy yummy starters



he was chatting and telling me about finding this nook. it was hidden and quaint. he felt good about finding it:-)



fried crispy fish in sweet and sour sauce (L) and king prawns in black and bean sauce (R)



mixed vegetable stir fry and special fried rice for adrian




our favourite pad thai..this one was one of the best we've had



pork in ginger, coriander soy;-)



fried banana's for dessert (mine)




lemon sorbet


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he said to me he missed going out on regular dates with me eversince i became a student.

we both look forward to the coming months as we both know i will no longer be a student soon (who feels guilty being away from her books).

9 comments:

Patricia said...

what a fabulous find! i wish i could go there with you someday. =) i'm glad you and adrian had a fantastic date. your photos are amazing, as usual!

konsuy said...

sweet kaayo mo, chel and adrian. permanentiha.

Candelaria said...

hi te..OMGGGG!!! i love sponge cake...I want some, like nw na!!! hehehe Miss u te...may unta maka dala mo ana inig ari ninyo Cebu hhahaha

kookooforcocopuffs said...

what a fabulous find! i wish i could go there with you someday. =) i'm glad you and adrian had a fantastic date. your photos are amazing, as usual!

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YOU my dear i know will come here one day..Adrian and i make the most of our weekends,although i should say,rare ra kaayo we go out unless we go to church..thanks Patricia..;-)*hugs*

kookooforcocopuffs said...

sweet kaayo mo, chel and adrian. permanentiha.

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hahaha, permanentihon, murag command lagi ni chi dah;-) sige boss! LOL..thanks chi;-)

kookooforcocopuffs said...

hi te..OMGGGG!!! i love sponge cake...I want some, like nw na!!! hehehe Miss u te...may unta maka dala mo ana inig ari ninyo Cebu hhahaha

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ill make one...i can buy a mix,and we'll make one..or better yet, ill learn from Anne how to make one, no? i miss you, too.even if bag-o rata ga talk on Monday,haha..ill call u again on Friday;-) love you loads;-)

Liza said...

I like small restaurants with good food--the latter being the more important. It feels just like eating at home.

I am glad to know that Adrian likes Asian food. :-)

kookooforcocopuffs said...

I like small restaurants with good food--the latter being the more important. It feels just like eating at home.

I am glad to know that Adrian likes Asian food. :-)

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hi Liz..Adrian has no preference with food,as long as its meaty and is BIG portions,hahaha...me too..i love the homey knd of cooking...i can only do fine dining a few times..magpangita na dayon ko ug carinderia cooking,hahaha;-)

kookooforcocopuffs said...

I like small restaurants with good food--the latter being the more important. It feels just like eating at home.

I am glad to know that Adrian likes Asian food. :-)

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hi Liz..Adrian has no preference with food,as long as its meaty and is BIG portions,hahaha...me too..i love the homey knd of cooking...i can only do fine dining a few times..magpangita na dayon ko ug carinderia cooking,hahaha;-)