rakski

@rakski (163312)

Philippines • Age 50

Joined myLot 11 years ago

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Eight Hours.

rakski @rakski (163312) • Philippines 8h

Yes, it's been a while since I slept 8 hours straight. I am so used to sleeping 6 to 7 hours and usually have a toilet break in between those hours. I must have been very exhausted. The moment I lie down and closed my eyes, I'm...

eight hours

sleep

rest

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Banana Split.

rakski @rakski (163312) • Philippines 25 Oct

This is a classic, right? This is hubby's favorite whenever it is available. So whenever we go to this particular cafe, this is definitely his order no questions asked. We used to have Magnolia Ice Cream House way...

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9 people

Dress Up Your Dog

rakski @rakski (163312) • Philippines 23 Oct

This is cute. Dressing up your dog as a crab. I saw a lot of dresses for dogs but this is the first I see something like this. How cute can this be?

dress up your dog

fur babies

costumes for dogs

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7 people

Cloudy and Windy.

rakski @rakski (163312) • Philippines 22 Oct

Yes, that's the weather today. I didn't know that this kind of weather will extend here. You see yesterday a super typhoon went inside the our country. Though it is still in the water and will not have a landfall, the diameter...

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6 people

Dinner Date.

rakski @rakski (163312) • Philippines 22 Oct

Late yesterday afternoon, I met my daughter at the mall on their campus nearby. We had dinner together. It was a reward for her for doing well on her 4 exams this week. It was tough on her, as I saw her panda eyes and eye bags...

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6 people

Laundry in the Afternoon.

rakski @rakski (163312) • Philippines 22 Oct

It is already 3:38 in the afternoon here. And I started my laundry now. I realized that I will not be able to do it tomorrow since my son has a follow-up checkup with the dermatologist. It has been a month, how time...

laundry in the afternoon

doctors appointment

meet up with daughter

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8 people

Fun Bun.

rakski @rakski (163312) • Philippines 21 Oct

My daughter gave me this last night. Gardenia is a household name already for breads here. They used to have white loaves only but now they have wheat and other kinds of bread as well. I really like Ube (purple yam) as a...

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7 people

Rice Cooker Mishaps.

rakski @rakski (163312) • Philippines 20 Oct

I was cooking rice a while ago. When it was time to check it, I saw that, for some reason, I hadn't pressed the button to cook so it was just on keep warm. And I do not like the feel of the rice when...

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Somebody is Feasting Again.

rakski @rakski (163312) • Philippines 18 Oct

Feasting on my calamansi plant. I saw it this morning making me went back to check thoroughly. So far, two leaves has been left half eaten. So I investigate further until I saw this little caterpillar clinging to one...

somebody is feasting again

clamansi plant

catterpillar

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8 people

A Tree.

rakski @rakski (163312) • Philippines 17 Oct

We passed by this scene. I noticed this tree standing all by itself in the middle of a wide field. No other trees around it, just the open sky, the fields, and the mountains in the distance. It somehow made me think, maybe being...

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Sunrise.

rakski @rakski (163312) • Philippines 17 Oct

Oh what a view. This is something I don't get to see often, sunrise while in the road were fields are. I was born and raised in the city. I'm happy whenever we go on a road trip. I like seeing nature. I think I got a very nice...

sunrise

nature

road trip

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6 people

I've Been Walking.

rakski @rakski (163312) • Philippines 17 Oct

Yes, that's right. For a while, I find different kind of excuses to delay my walking or any activities that will make me move much. But I know I really needed it. My back has been aching from sitting for a long time. My legs...

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8 people

Fun Road Trip

rakski @rakski (163312) • Philippines 17 Oct

We are heading to a province about 4 hours away, enjoying the road, the views, and each other’s company. No rush, no itinerary, just enjoying the journey. We are having a road trip. Sometimes, the best trips are the ones you...

fun road trip

fun trip

road trip

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7 people

Japanese Dango.

rakski @rakski (163312) • Philippines 15 Oct

This is one of my favorite Japanese sweet treat. It is a sweet rice balls made from rice flour and glutinous rice with sweet soy sauce or sugar syrup. Dango literally means dumpling, si this is the smallest dumpling I have ever...

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8 people

Wagyu Cubes.

rakski @rakski (163312) • Philippines 14 Oct

They may be small, but please don't let their size fool you. These little cubes are packed with that rich, buttery Wagyu goodness. You don't need a fancy recipe. A little salt, pepper, and a hot pan can already make these so...

wagyu cubes

japanese wagyu

rich and tasty wagyu

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I'm Cooking.

rakski @rakski (163312) • Philippines 13 Oct

Yes, I'm cooking veggies for my food this time. I'm chopping chayote or we call it here 'sayote' I'm just going to saute ground pork with it. Nothing fancy. But I really love this dish. Simple, tasty, healthy. This will be my...

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8 people

Baby Donuts.

rakski @rakski (163312) • Philippines 13 Oct

They call it Jpops. These are bite size, baby donuts offered by J Co Donuts. You can buy it by box of 24 pieces of assorted flavors. This is my first time eating Jpops. One piece is enough for a bite. Is this the one left after...

baby donuts

jpops

jco donuts

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Chocolate Coated Donuts.

rakski @rakski (163312) • Philippines 12 Oct

I spent sometime with my daughter last night and we bought this. This is for her to bring back to the dorm. She told me, it's good and she is eating it for her breakfast and will bring one to school for her snack. She has school...

chocolate coated donuts

breakfast

foodie

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9 people

Pajamas to the Mall

rakski @rakski (163312) • Philippines 12 Oct

I have a question for everyone. Are pajamas an acceptable outfit for going to the mall? I’ve been seeing people wearing what looks like a complete pajama set, matching top and bottoms, comfy slippers, sometimes even looking...

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Bibingka.

rakski @rakski (163312) • Philippines 11 Oct

Look what my sister-in-law gave me, this beautiful bibingka made by Chef RV! He is a famous pastry chef here. Bibingka is a traditional Filipino rice cake, usually enjoyed especially during the Christmas season. It is made from...

bibingka

filipino food

christmas food tradition

foodie

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9 people