Leah, Author at THE BRIGHT SPOT

Coca-Cola’s Happiness Project

12.02.2011 by Leah //

This very touching video made me cry. I find it commendable of Coca-Cola to be bringing home our kababayans who haven't spent Christmas at home for a very long time. Watch it and share. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_9fQEqZCWs&w=640&h=480] ... READ MORE

Food Post: Pepper Lunch

12.01.2011 by Leah //

I can no longer count the number of times we've been to Pepper Lunch. Our favorite was the one at Rockwell, and the aroma of the pepper rice meals never fail to lure us, especially after hearing mass at the chapel there. We have tried both the chicken and beef pepper rice meals, but the dish that we have almost always ordered is the chicken and beef combo, which AJ and I ... READ MORE

Christmas Gifts

11.30.2011 by Leah //

Finally, I'm done wrapping our gifts today! I didn't realize they're so plenty they've occupied the whole of AJ's accent chair already hehe! I love the gift bags we got at S&R. Only P69.75 each for these imported gift bags that are made of thick paper in matte finish, and with free gift tags. I used them to wrap my gifts to my inaanaks (godchildren). Our ... READ MORE

Chicken Adobo Roulade with Balsamic Vinegar

11.30.2011 by Leah //

We made this last week, it was sooo good you gotta try it!! We got this from our Yummy magazine, the same source of our Banana Chocnut Trifle. What you will need: 6 (100-gram) pcs. boneless chicken breast or thigh, skin on 6 leeks (leaves), blanched 1/4 cup olive oil 12 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon black peppercorn 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar salt soy ... READ MORE

Food Post: Php99 Meals at Gilligan’s

11.27.2011 by Leah //

AJ and I had our dinner earlier at Gilligan's (Robinson's Galleria branch). We were actually curious with their P99.00 meals that comes with unlimited rice, and since I haven't tried it yet (I usually prefer Dencio's for Pinoy food), we decided to give it a try. We didn't set our expectations high with our orders, thinking that they would probably scrimp on the servings ... READ MORE

Eyesore: Buendia traffic and traffic enforcers who do not know their job

11.27.2011 by Leah //

Everyday on our way home we have to survive this monster traffic along Buendia, because traffic enforcers there (are they part of the MMDA or the Pasay government?) don't seem to know what their purpose there are. Take for example this guy (in a green jacket uniform) who just stared at the traffic before him: He doesn't look helpless there because he's not doing anything ... READ MORE

Discovering Google’s Picasa 3.8

11.25.2011 by Leah //

AJ introduced me to Google's free photo editing software, Picasa 3.8. I am so thankful he did because I can't seem to learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop! I tried a little photo editing just now, and you can very well mark the difference. The "before" photo (I just added some brightness and contrast using Photoshop): The "after" photo (I used soft focus and ... READ MORE

Gift Tags as Christmas Decors