Pinoy Sunday Treat

I look forward to most of my Sundays in Taipei as it is the time when I can satisfy the Pinoy in me... First by attending the Filipino Service at St. Christopher's Church - though I did not understand part of the Homily, as the Tagalog sometimes is just way too deep for me, I always enjoy the music... so lovely and soothing to the ears... truly uplifting...

Then, on some Sundays, like today for instance, I get to have some Pinoy Food... mostly the desserts but today I actually got to have a couple of my Fave dishes for lunch: Pinakbet and Menudo... then of course the Ginatan dessert.... all YUMMY and makes me feel like am back in Manila once more...Now and then, when I have more time - I check out the Pinoy magazines and DVDs for sale... am not much for the movies as mostly, I do not know the actors and I have seen a few that really left a bad taste in my mouth... so if not recommended, I do not tend to buy.... mostly I look for concert videos, as I prefer to listen to the music more... I can play them without actually having to watch... just to hear some good old OPM, while I work or clean the house...

Today I was in luck, a new GARY VALENCIANO Music Special DVD just came out - and i snapped a copy right away... I was, I still am, elated over it... and now I have seen it a couple of times already... His music, his songs, though some are 20 plus years old - he manages to always bring on a fresh take in each and every concert of his... not that they need it, his music are timeless : both message and melody... I highly recommend you to get a copy... Sir Gary V. - Mr Pure Energy, as he is called in the local BIZ - and his music will forever be a Favorite of mine...

INSPIRATIONAL.EMOTIONAL.IDOL

Zhongshan Linear Park

This BLOG is loooong overdue.... meant to BLOG about it but completely got sidetracked till I came across the back issue of Discover Taipei magazine, which used the Zhongshan Linear Park area as its' cover story....

Back in April of this year, Juliana and I went to the Museum of Contemporary Art to see the David LaChapelle Exhibit sit.... we took the MRT - as it was quite convenient.... walking through the station to our designated exit (Exit #1 on the Zhongshan MRT Station), we were already treated to a few art work hanging - that actually tells one/leads one to the proper exit for MOCA.... one after another, colorful wall sculptures, amazes all passersby - the two of us included....

After we got up the stairs and actually exited the station, we were once again treated to a bit more colorful sculptures & figures adorning the little park area, around the museums.... Red and White Robots (called BigPow), which are quite interactive as you can plug in your MP3 or iPod and instantly share your fave downloaded music with other passersby; big sized ducks, rabbits, chicken made, in mosaic styles, utilizing ceramic tiles.... colorful giant snails climbing up the walls; brightly colored balloons on top of a little foliage covered Kiosk wows people on the Chang An exit of the MRT station.... Each and everyone of them, just too fun to see.... and will totally bring out the kiddie in you...

Me with BIGPOW!!!

I read that these creations were completed February of this year alone, quite new!!! The project initiated by Taipei city's Department of Cultural Affairs and costed a whopping NT$21 million!!! The management of MOCA oversee the whole project and they turned to 4 local artists for the all the works created.

COMPLETE PHOTOS HERE

if it's Tuesday, it MUST BE brunch time with Juliana!

Yesterday was another fun afternoon lunch with Juliana..... actually. the longest we ever had... 4 hrs sitting, gabbing, and eating to be exact!!! a lazy Tuesday afternoon Gab Fest - what FUN!!!

First off was a stopover at her home to admire more of her Bearbrick collections.... love seeing her 400% ones out and on display - especially since I have a couple of this size Bearbrick.... a tokidoki LA ROBBER in Taipei, like hers in the photo... and a BEATLEs on in Manila....Then we walked on over to Breeze Center for an afternoon lunch at AFTERNOON TEA.... a Japanese Themed/Chain restaurant... it was inside this POSH MALL - so it was quiet enough.... nice & clean ambiance.... and everyone there seems to be just enjoying the afternoon - nothing to rush to whatsoever.... it was soooo relaxing.... so much so that 4 hours went by and we did not even noticed.... LOL!!! We whiled the hours away devouring and enjoying our food.... and of course, gabbing about life, loves, toys - just about everything, really....

Right after we trekked on down to MONSTER Taipei to check out the latest Bearbricks... and pick up a few, of course!

sUnSeT

Forgive the SHAKY capture... it is none-the-less, a beautiful sunset!!!
Nothing like a beautiful sunset to give you a warm, fuzzy feeling... makes you think a lot... reminisce Happy Times.... Miss those who are dear to you... and look forward to a beautiful sunrise the following day and a promise of a better tomorrow...

Molly X tokidoki

Coming August 2009: Kennyswork MOLLY X tokidoki

Have always been fascinated with MOLLY - ever since I visited, MONSTER GEAR, when it first opened... lots of Mollys there... actually the shop seems to highlight Molly the most.... but at that time, I said to myself - I do not need to start another collection... and BOY, it would be another BIG collection for sure...

So what happens??? tokidoki collaborates with Molly...waaah! Of course, I have to order this 10" bundle of cuteness... and while doing so with my friend, Juliana, a couple of days ago (July 14th), we (MISERY TRULY LOVES COMPANY!!!) ended up picking up both the Molly Be@rbrick and the Molly Qee, Monster Gear's -- which would puts us both to having 3 Mollys each in our collections -- so does that make us Molly Collectors already? Am Afraid so!!!

Related Links:
-Monster Gear
-Monster Gear Visit W/Juliana Photos
-Kennyswork
-Be@rbrick in WIKI

Monster Gear : Vinyl Toys Heaven

Tracked down where to pick up one of the things on my wish list, MyBu Collection led me to this spanking, brand new Vinyl Heaven shop in Taipei, Monster Gear!!!

Had to spend a couple of hours in the shop chatting with the staff, Rita & Eva - very friendly and accomodating, plus perusing through all the goodies... tokidoki, molly, scavengers, be@rbricks, dragon figures, brothers' free figures, etc.. -- and there is sooo much more of them to see... I know I will be needing to get back soon just to really take it all in....

The shop showcases Molly, another creatiions by the team dehind Hong Kong's Brother's Free... She is just aout 2 ywears old but already gaining q big following here in Taiwan... Molly arts, shirts and figures are scattered throughout the shop... I held off though, as I know if I buy one of her -- I will be in BIIIG TROUBLE... it will be a start of another collection....

Truly my kind of shop...
see more of my photos here: Monster Gear
HAPPY FAN GOING HOME WITH MONSTER GEAR GOODIES!!!