5 tips for bonding with her better

I was browsing the net when I ran into this article by Laura Schaeder... I think this is so true for us women. :)


Wouldn’t it be a relief to finally understand what is happening behind her pretty eyes? Why is it, for example, that the woman in your life is serene one moment, apocalyptic the next? How can she remember details about your life you don’t even recall? And what’s with her taking everything so personally? Chalk it up to female brain chemistry. Here’s how to tailor your courtship to her cortex, hippocampus, etc. 


1. Pay attention to the little things
She’ll see shades of meaning in small gestures, because significant regions of the cortex — the outer layer of a brain that conducts much of its high-level computing — are thicker in the ladies. Therefore, an off-hand comment like, “I’d rather watch the game” might say more than you meant it to. Likewise, a small act of kindness (from a kiss on the cheek to simply calling ahead to make reservations) will blow her away because she’ll consider both the gesture andthe thoughtfulness behind the gesture.


2. To keep up with her memory, take notes
It’s a scientific fact: women remember everything. The hippocampus takes up a larger percent of the female brain than the male brain, which is good to know because it’s where memories are formed. So while you remember —maybe — the day you met, she’s recorded your first flirtation, first phone call, first date, first kiss, etc. Bottom line? There’s a reason the PDA and the Google calendar were invented. Use these electronic tools to keep up with her mighty hippocampus. 




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Food Review: Longganisa Sorpresa's Alaminos Longganisa

I am a longganisa lover, especially those that came from the north.. Laoag, Baguio, Pangasinan, etc. What tops my list is the Alaminos' longganisa. I love the garlicky and salty taste of this links. 

My grandfather is from Pangasinan, so I was exposed to the the garlicky longganisas at a young age. Some don't like this type and prefers those links with sweet taste, though. I like this because a little goes a long way.. very tasty and appetizing. When I crave for this, I usually buy at SM Supermarket during weekends. The store is lined up with small stalls catering regional specialties from all over the country every Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. And a dozen of this small longganisas cost P125. I can say that they taste like the original but overpriced. It normally costs P60-80 if you go to Pangasinan. But I understand because of of the overhead expenses like shipping, booth rental expense at SM, etc.

One day, as I was in SM North and got hungry while shopping, I scouted the Sky Garden Area and gave in to my longganisa craving temptation. I chose Longganisa Sorpresa and of course, ordered the Alaminos' type.

It is served with 2 sunny side up eggs, fried rice, 4 pcs. longganisa. I ordered coffee to pair them with. For the ambiance, it was nice. The music is not too loud that it is conducive to a working lunch. That served me right during my visit because when I eat, the place becomes my office extension. Also, It may even pass as a semi-fine dining experience. The staff are nice and friendly, too.

For the presentation, the meal and the utensils looked clean. So two thumbs up for it. I especially like the cute little bottles of condiments. Each has labels and descriptions on where the vinegars were derived. E.g. This bottle comes from coconut and undergone such and such process; another bottle came from where, it is sweet and used for such dish, etc..

The dish is nice, too. The fried rice, the eggs, the coffee. However, the longganisa was not able to catch the authentic taste. Having this particular longganisa as my favorite, I definitely know the native taste. I wasn't able to eat the 4 small pieces as I was quite disappointed with the links. But for the eggs, I ate them all. LOL.

If asked if I will return, I will give them another try but next time, I will try the other longganisas instead.

Training = Stress

I'm back... It's been a month since I last posted an entry. What kept me busy? Training with my new employer. It was a very stressful month as we were bombarded with scientific lectures and exams. Who would have known I would come at a point where I need to memorize bacteria, know about vertigo, and the likes? I have never been a Science whiz during my schooling days! But thank God, I was able to pull off this training without being eliminated. Whew! 90% passing grade for exams is no joke and it was certainly an accomplishment for me. Memorization is not my thing, though.

Another thing to be grateful, I lost 2 lbs! Not much, I know... but it is definitely something. :-) During the entire training period, we were billeted in a suite in Makati. I think it worked for me that my food was regulated. Unlike when I'm at home, I can easily reach out for that extra rice. Two thumbs up for me! One for passing training and another for losing 2 lbs.