Hilton Incentive - Dinner for Two

Last October 17, our company rolled out a new hotel incentive, in participation of the Hilton Hotels. We are all thrilled and excited about this!  We can enjoy an overnight accommodation with breakfast or we can get a dinner voucher (buffet) for 2 in Conrad Hotel - Brasserie on 3. This is actually the first site-wide incentive for Hilton – to increase Hilton WW hotel bookings.

Participate in the first site-wide incentive for Hilton and get a chance to win

a one-night accommodation or dinner for 2 at the Conrad Hilton Manila!!

During the incentive period, Traveler Services team members will compete for a chance to win an array of Hilton WW prizes. We have to book at least 5night stay at any Hilton hotels and submit those booking to our managers for the raffle draw.

I was actually on sick leave that during the roll out so I never got a chance to win any of the prizes. Week 2, I have to attend our International Upskill Training, therefore, I don’t have a chance to book any accommodations. Then week 3 came – tah dah! I was lucky enough to have several  hotel booking requests  and the clients specifically asked for Hilton Hotels! Whoop :))  I submitted my entry and that week, I received an email! Wohoooo! I won.

So, Ms. Angie Chew from Hilton, personally awarded us the voucher with certificates. I received 2 vouchers :)

Photo : My Instagram
(1voucher per person)

I’ll be posting our dining experience in Conrad, soon.

Again, thank you #Hilton ☻☻

Ash xx

Lugang Café with Sue Ramirez

Last Wednesday night, we had a sumptuous dinner at Lugang Café. Sue and Andrea had sent out last-minute dinner invitations. Lugang Café is on the 5th floor of SM Aura.

Sue and I had already placed our order and were waiting for it to be served when we arrived. As soon as we took our seats, we were greeted by the staff and presented with/offered a variety of drinks. I've noticed that a specific waitress is looking after our needs. Grace has been pleasant and friendly throughout the evening.

We had Steamed Pork Xiao Long Bao as our appetizer. And yes, it is heavenly delicious – there’s a soup inside this dimsum and the pork is really tasty! No wonder Xiao Long Bao’s the star appetizer of this resto.

Sue is a huge fan of Asian food and loves seafood. Our food was served hot and fast. We had Oyster Omelette with Sweet and Spicy Sauce, Steamed Egg Custard with Clams, Golden Fried Rice with Egg and Shredded Pork ( yang chow).  We had mudslide for dessert.

Mudslide 

We will surely go back here for the long bao!

Thanks Sue Anna for this yummy dinner. Hugs!!

xx
Ash

Of Love and Waiting

Almost always, when we fall in love so swiftly, we are likely to fall for someone who doesn't deserve our love. We even let ourselves believe that it’s true love. We are being duped by their saccharine poisonous words. We were blinded by the dazzling glitters of their promises. Then we'll realize that we squandered our time, blood, sweat, tears, and love for that brief period of relationship.

We should not be wasting our tears and time on those who want shortcuts, are reckless, and hit and run. Those people will not help you grow as a person. They will simply suck all of your happiness and seize your dreams.

Stoplights remind us to take a moment to enjoy life, to let go and relax, and to be grateful for what we have. Slow down. Do not rush.

Just because we paused, changed lanes, or avoided those toxic people in our lives does not diminish our worth as human beings. We're actually doing it correctly. Lao Tzu's go with the flow is overrated.

We must learn to create our own waves in order to reach the ocean of bliss and contentment. We should not be influenced by social media or what is popular and trending. We can be unique - in a positive way.

Life should be nurtured and cherished. Feed and strengthen your heart. Let us not force ourselves to fit in, blend in, and bend our personalities in order for them to love us. Don't rush. Take it slow and easy. Relax. Hang tight.

You'll get to our destination soon. You'll meet someone who is eager to take the wheel for you. Someone who will not take shortcuts, someone who will carefully show you the way so you can enjoy the sweet twists and turns of life, and both of you will savor each moment and enjoy the view.

You'll meet someone who has goals rather than dreams. Someone who will fall in love with our souls rather than our bodies. Someone who will adore your brilliant mind, wit, and sense of humour. Someone who will accept and embrace everything about your beautiful self and will not use your past to make you feel bad about yourself. You'll meet someone who will prioritize you and will not allow anyone, not even his closest friends, to interfere with your relationship. Someone who will not make you feel like an outcast in his group. Someone who will make you feel appreciated because you are a treasure. Someone who will build a palace for you and make you his queen.

We are diamonds, gold, and all the other precious stones.

We must understand our worth and value.

We deserve to be treated with respect.

Allow no one to control you or abuse you, either mentally or physically. You do not deserve any of these things. If you must, if you can, and if you have enough time, stay away. Be brave. You are strong.

You are beautiful. 

love,

Ash B. ❤

Letter to my soul

Hey self,

You have an old soul and it's beautiful. Stay rooted to your values. Don't get swayed by those who don't know you. It's ok to be not ok at times.

When the world gets darker remember you have that light in your heart. Cling to those that make your heart and soul burn brighter. Stop chasing the ghost of your "could have
beens". Bless your life with laughter. Smile often. Let your society define you not.

You are brave and beautiful. Celebrate your scars and own them. Always be thankful and keep that optimistic heart.

Love,
Me

Judge Me Not.

Today, I am feeling sad and melancholy. With all the pains and heartaches I am having/dealing with for the past half a year, I'd say that my heart's badly broken. Don't know if this will be fixed and how it'll be fixed. But hey I am always hopeful. I am always trying to keep my head above the waters.

When others misjudge you, it tears every fiber of your being apart. They will pass judgment on you for something they do not even know or understand. They will pass judgment on you based on how they perceive things. As they say, "life is unfair." People, not life, are unfair.

It's natural to pass judgment on others because that's what humans do. We make snap judgments without knowing the true score. How will you know the entire story of the book if you only skim it and never finish it? Is chapter 1 sufficient to understand the entire story? That's how we are, most of the time. And this is especially disappointing when you have high expectations for that person. Just when you thought they'd be your shield against this world of frailty and apathy, you'll find that they're the ones who'll put a bullet in your head or an arrow in your chest.  They will not see the good in you, and they will forget everything good about you—your wit and humor, your beautiful mind and loving soul—but they will always remember your flaws and shortcomings.

We'll all make stupid decisions, hurt people we care about, say things we'll regret later, and push too hard to get our way. If you tell me you haven't done any of these things, you're lying to me and to yourself. If you still insist, please tell me "how to be you po?!"

It's nice to have friends; who doesn't? Friends are there to keep us sane, to guide us, and to help us grow as individuals. Friends should be there to support or assist you in repairing a broken relationship, not to wreck or ruin it. If that 'friend' is already interfering in your relationship, you should be wary. And that friend should be aware of her own limits. However, as the old saying goes, "it takes two to tango."

I am fortunate to have friends who are truly amazing and kind. Friends who will laugh with me rather than at me. Friends who will remove the bullet from my head. Friends who understand me and will hug me so tightly.

I'm getting rid of the toxic people in my life. I want to be surrounded by people who love unconditionally and are willing to share their lives with me. Those who can enlighten my heart and soul. I'm gonna live my life the way i want it to be.

Lovelies, let’s spread love. Sorry if i rant. Can't help it.

Ash B. ❤