Get bonded

Lately, I can’t get out from my busy work shadows and at some point leisure became too distant. I became more interested for having a job opportunity without having a 100% secured of work.  Why do I say so? Because my work requires a lot of qualifications and examinations in order to get our deal job. Although, I was well compensated the work itself was much challenging ever than I expected. The basic training was too intensive and rigorous. And the only best thing to do, is to find a gateway were I can be relaxed and stressed-free.

Recently, Jerome invited me to have a common rest day but unfortunately I disagree with his request. My work follows a strict training schedule and yet I don’t have the right to dictate my own schedule. Even I wanted to do so, the thing is that it’s beyond my discretion.

But last Saturday after my AM shift, I received message from Jerz that he will go out together with our friend Yuki in SM Calamba. At that time, I was planning to go home early and have a good rest but I was persuaded of my own jealousy and desires. Having a chance to see them was a great thing for me, I missed them very much. So without any further a do, I decided to go and meet them even I don’t have enough cash to feed my own cravings. In addition, I was totally unprepared. I zipped my jacket to cover my vivid orange color polo. Ssshsss (propably some of you are guessing my job was….?) nevermind. Together with my co-training Jen we decided to catch a jeep that will bring us to SM as soon as possible. And fortunately, we made it by getting to Sn.Pedro terminal.

The whole 1 hr jeepney ride from Sn. Pedro to Calamba was part of our every day routine, aside from the 30 mins traffic in Real as well as in Mamatid and Parian was stressful. Since Jen will have a date together with his boyfriend we separate our ways as we enter the main mall lobby.  

I was able to see Yuki and Jerz by 6pm while having there simple talk over there coffee frappes in Starbucks. Seems like both of them are looking great and in shape. I guess they are really happy with what they have as of today.  I am very glad to be with them in flesh once again (hahaha). My unspeakable happiness was seen in our stories and stolen photos in that evening.  I can’t wait to be tagged on my wall.

After a while, we decided to leave and find a place to have a sumptuous dinner.  But then we waited for our friend Dustin to arrive. While waiting, Jerz grab the chance to buy a leather case for his new handset. Even if it was not listed on his budget, he decided to purchase just to protect his phone from scratches and to give it a whole new look. Right after, I saw Yuki running after Dustin, (OA brisk walk lng daw haha). After that quixotic moment, we finally we decides where to eat.

Apparently, we would like to have it at Max restaurant but it was beyond our cash limits. So we settled ourselves in TOSH (The Old Spaghetti House). I met my alma mater Ma’am Myca who’s in fact the AA of the store. She provides us the menu and a personal service of her own. She recommends us her best seller like the pasta negra and puttanesca which we purchase afterwards.

I was hesistant to try Jerz Pasta Negra (145.00php) since it may trigger my allergies. But it somehow captivates my eyes to try just a fork full of it. Which I did, the black pasta was immense with squid ink top with real chopped squids. It was really flavorful and perfectly seasoned in every savor.

Pasta Negra 

Puttanesca

Mine was pusttanesca (135.00php). Classic taste of pasta combined with real tomato sauce, olives, basil and parmesan cheese. It was bursting of these four flavors. I was astounded in every taste; it wasn’t too tangy, just right for every bite. To complete my cover I paired it with Strawberry Yogurt(105.00php).

Strawberry yogurt

Both Yuki and Dustin consume pasta meals. A combination of golden crusted chicken, ham, and cheese crepe, with angel hair pomodoro. The crepe taste like as chicken cordon blue but way better. Dip it with the side sauce was truly exceptional. The angel hair pomodoro was a bit blunt to yuki’s distinct palate. Which I also agree, maybe we prefer more the regular pasta than the thinly hair pasta.

Golden Crusted chicken, ham, and chesse crepe, with angel hair pomodoro

My friend Myca came back to our table and ask us if we want to avail there free dessert plate. Which really seems a good deal, but before that we must purchase another item before we can avail the free item.

We can never go wrong with pizza. So by anonymous decision, we agreed to have the 3 cheese pizza. It wasn’t look like pizza at first glance but if you will look a little closer it is pizza. This super thin pizza top with mozzarella, parmesan and cheddar cheese taste well. It wasn’t salty and not to sweet at the same time. The more you have this pizza, the more you will enjoy.

We also try to eat this pizza on a different way, rolling a sliced pizza brings out more of its cheesy flavor. Super YUM! We really enjoyed it!

And lastly our free dessert plate Golden oreo cookie ala mode, funnel cake with creme, and frozen mud pie. This trio dessert made our sugar on rush. The golden cookie ala mode was the cream of the crowd. The vanilla ice cream blends well with the cookies although we don’t like the batter of the cookies. It tastes like egg batter or whatever so we separate the cover and the Oreos ;), the funnel cake with crème is sweet. I like it better compare with the ala mode, the choco-caramel and crème are super indulging. I can’t wait to try it again. Frozen mud? I guess it wasn’t the frozen mud. We never dare to try, it looks unpleasant and very unappetizing even it was drizzled with my favorite fruit dessert which is strawberry. I’m sorry for that but it was a bit odd looking dessert yikes.

Golden Oreo Cookie Ala mode

Funnel Cake with creme 

We end the evening by taking photos and sharing a bunch of stories. We enjoyed so much and haven’t realized that the mall was starting to close its doors. ;) it was fun and pleasurable to have time with my friends once again. I can’t wait for the next surprise date! ;)

Food Score:
4/5
Service:5/5
Place:5/5


Located at the SM Calamba, Laguna


***credits to our talented photo enthusiast Dustin Baldemor, to Ma'am Myca for giving great discount, and to Jerz for organizing the date ;)