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This Sunday, I was a little adamant to go out since I'm not sure what areas are still flooded. But my brother was texting me that we come visit him in Eastwood. I was asking him, if it ever flooded there. He fooled me to thinking that there never was flood within his area. I was arguing that I heard there was in the news. But since my brother said it was clear, we travelled to Eastwood to visit my brother. When we were there he said,

Jerard: Gotcha! The area at the back of Eastwood was actually flooded that's why cars of the residents are parked in the streets.

Janiz: I knew it! Oh well, we're here now.

We made the usual rounds in Eastwood, I was aware that it was World Animal Day, but I didn't think it would push through. And while we were there, we read about the articles about animal awareness and all.

Kiara is not that much fond of animals, one time in school, they were asked what animals do they have, or what animal do they want to take care of. I can see the worry in my daughter's eyes.

Kiara: What will it be mom? You know for a fact that I'm not into animals.

Janiz: What animals do you find cute?

Kiara: I find a lot of animals cute, like how cartoons made them cute. Like bears were made cute in cartoons, but the real animal animal could actually kill.

Janiz: So how are you going to answer your homework?

Kiara: I don't know. I'll leave it blank for the meantime.

I find it hard to believe that my daughter finds this question the hardest by far, over any math problems or science theories. The following day I asked her,

Janiz: So did you answer your homework about animals yet?

Kiara: It's still blank.

Janiz: Just write whatever comes in mind. They wouldn't know.

Kiara: Mom!!

Janiz: OK, fine do it your way.

Then I saw she wrote, fish. I was choking up with laughter! But it made sense. She does take care of our Koi back home, feeding it. Having a fish as a pet doesn't entail affection, like touching, hugging and all that. So it was the perfect pet for my daughter.

Janiz: So fish huh.

Kiara: It's the most truthful answer mom. I like fishes, I feed them, and I wouldn't have to touch them too.

Janiz: Strong answer baby. *wink*

Like I've said before, if it weren't for my brother, you wouldn't find us anywhere near Eastwood. But now that he lives within the area, we're usually there to visit every so often. So before calling it a night, we did a short stroll along the new Eastwood Mall.

We've passed by the area a couple of times and I know that Kiara's been itching to touch this thing:

She really can't get over it if she can't touch it...And now she's all wet with splatter!

Top by KOB, skirt by Gingersnap, stockings from POMELO Lifestyle, shoes by Rustan's Kiddos, clutch by Coach.

I have little, or no decent photo this day.

Top, belt and leggings by POMELO Lifestyle, handbag by Aldo.

Too tired. Time to head home.

Saturdays are usually spent with my little girl. We really make sure that we make the most out of our weekends.

Kiara: Do you feel playful today?

Janiz: A little. Do you want me to tickle you so hard? *grin*

Kiara: NO! Not that kind of playful.

Janiz: OooKaaay. What then?

Kiara: Can we play at Timezone? Please please please! Can we? It'll be fun mom!

Janiz: No problem. Just don't make me do dance revolution! Deal?

Kiara: Deal.

Her first stop would always have to be "Love and Berry"...IF it's available. I don't know why girls her age love it, maybe it's because you get to have a card where you get to swipe it in the middle to change outfits and all. It's insanely expensive for a short game, but she loves it. What can mom do?

Then when the line behind us starts to fill, my daughter, -- ever considerate -- would give up her chance to play more. She'd say,

Kiara: Come on mom, a crowd of little girls are starting to pile up, let's give them a chance.

Janiz: No it's OK Kiar, you were here first, you can play all you want. They'll have to wait for their turn.

Kiara: No, really. It's OK mom. I'm good, with what? Three games...it's enough for me.

Janiz: Aww. You're such a sweetheat! I love you baby. *kisses*

Kiara: I. Love. You. More. *grin* Mom, do you want to play air hockey?

Janiz: Yeah, why not? I'll beat you.

Kiara: You can try. *big smile*

Instances like these bring out the competitive side of Kiara, and I bet you, she intended to win! Every time I make a score, she'd be extra strategic with her moves. All that while giggling the entire game AND still, I lost -- to a 9 year old. Hands down. I feel my pride hurt a little.

Kiara made her dad take an oath, that he should teach her to drive at 13.

Kiara: That's old enough mom, I'll then be considered a "teen".

Janiz: We'll see when that time comes if you're ready.

Kiara: If I could reach the gas pedal right now, I'm more than ready.

Janiz: Hahaha! I don't know where you "hugot" those reasoning abilities little lady.

I don't understand two things about Kiara right now. One, where and how she got all that mental prowess she has there. Two, her facination for driving! I wanted to drive, just so I know how. She, on the other hand, wants to drive for passion's sake. One day while I was driving I blurted out,

Janiz: I swear if I have the capacity to pay for a driver. I will. I'm too tired to drive, sometimes I wonder why I ever learned how to drive, having someone drive for you is the best-est thing ever!

Kiara: If I can, I'll drive you. Wherever you want mom.

Janiz: *faint smile* You don't know what you're talking about honey.

Kiara: I know exactly what I'm saying mom. When you know how to drive, you own your time, you can do a lot of things and be anywhere you want, wherever your gas can bring you.

Janiz: It's funny how you say it. But well, it's a "yes" and a "no". But you'll understand when you've been behind the wheels for a long time.

So without having to say so much, I know we'd make this game stop right here:

And always, our last stop will be the mini karaoke inside Timezone, which they get to call Music zone. This is where we finish every last piece of load we have...Singing our hearts out.

It really is a timezone, since you'll really loose any awareness what-so-ever with the time. We need to get back to my brother's place or everyone will be fidgeting.

Haay nakows, I'm sucha lazy ass! It had been months and I just found time to post this. While my good friend Kookie came to Manila for a visit, we went to a food spulrge and a little shopping on the side too. We were too tired to even think of a place to eat. So we tried our luck with "Il Pirata"

If you may have noticed, I usually have pasta or pizza but whenever my daughter's around, any kind of meat would be on our table.

We had the place almost to ourselves since we opted to stay inside rather than the noisy outdoors. The interiors were as if we were inside a ship.

We didn't have alcohol that night so we had tea instead.

It's been more than a week since my sister left for Cagayan...and sue me for posting this eleven days after. Anyway, after hearing mass on a Saturday, my sister decided to have dinner at Stackers in Eastwood. Too bad we already had dinner or else it'll cost her! LOL

Of course my nerd of a daughter brought her book slash manga with her. We begged her to stash it for the night so she'll be able to join our not-so-adult conversations.

Despite having dinner already, I didn't pass on the famous burger. I never realized I was still hungry for one more burger...Must mean it's that good.