Day 26 -- Mayeen and Gelo

It's always good to see good friends from thousands of miles away. That's why when I know folks are in my side of town, I make sure I get to see them for at least lunch or dinner. If schedule permits, I get to take them to some places around town.

This day Gelo and Mayeen made DC one of their stopovers during their US tour. :) It was good to share hotdogs (my favorite Ben's Chili Bowl, fries, stories, and a few laughs together. Bonus was the 50-cent tour I gave them after the dinner. Not ot mention we had a good pictorial, too. :)

Thanks for the dinner slot folks! It was great catching up with you both! See you in Manila very soon!

Mayeen and Gelo
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2 October 2014 

Day 25 -- Tablas

Welcomed the first day of October over a happy hour with tapas at Boqueria. Oooh those crunchy creamy croquetas...

That was to also celebrate my cousin's birthday in September. Happy Birthday Trish!

Tablas

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1 October 2014

Beer Belly Buildup -- Day 24

Even the beer cans salute the entry of the country's most profitable sport.

Who's my favorite NFL team? I still have not decided. Albeit due to proximity, I probably would  still support the Redskins and the Ravens. But this time, I think I'd be happy to see the Seahawks, 49ers, the Broncos or the Eagles in the Superbowl.

Photo was taken at a local Giant store. Kudos to the genius who put this together.

Beer Belly Buildup

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30 September 2014

Day 23 -- Layover

Our feathered friends are back in the streets and parks of Metro DC. They make this their rendezvous point before they all head down south to a more "Friendly" temperature. Flocks or Ravens, Canadian Geese, Mallards, and other birds in groups will be a regular fare in our DC commute until we welcome back Mr. Winter.

Layover

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29 September 2014

Day 22 -- Solace

This day I was a little under the weather. Sore throat, severe headaches, weakness. I thought I will be down with the flu for quite some time.

Still I needed, wanted to go out to church to pray, especially to give thanks for another great year added to my two moms.

Happy birthday Mom-mom and Mommy! May you have many more birthdays and blessings to come!

Solace

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28 September 2014

Day 21 -- The Gaucho

We gave Mom-mom the Brazilian treatment for her birthday. No, not that painful hair-loss regimen that until now I still cannot understand how ladies (and even gents) could put up with such torture in the name of vanity. Anyway, the Brazilian treatment I was referring to was the churrascaria style of serving meat in Fogo de Chao.

Happy Birthday, Mom-mom!

The Gaucho

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27 September 2014

Day 20 -- Ramen Day

Lunch out at our favorite DC ramen place Sakuramen. This time, Mom-mom is with us to witness how the little boy adores that Japanese art dish. Indeed, Mom-mom was so amazed at how much Chashu (pork) and noodles he can consume. Then, I asked for a souvenir photo.

Ramen day

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September 26, 2014

Day 19 -- Last batch of blooms

It's good to see flowers bloom for the last time before they prepare their stems and leaves for the coming cold.

Last Batch

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September 25, 2014

Day 18 -- Bon Mi

Another one of the LuWOW (Lunch Walk Out Wednesdays) series. We decided to go to Bon Mi, a sandwich, rice and noodle place inspired by the Vietnamese sandwich Banh Mi. I tried the Rice and Quinoa bowl with Roast Pork and Coconut Curry dressing. All I can say is you can never go wrong with pork. :)

Bon Mi Bowl

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September 24, 2014

Day 17 -- Swoosh

First day of Autumn... Even the skies are shifting its colors. :)

Photo of the Day shows the clouds lined up like lines to a race track or a swimming pool. Just one of those amazing displays of nature

Swoosh

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September 23, 2014