A Scrabble set, Harry Potter tickets, and Breakfast at Portico 1771

July 11th, 2007 by Sexy Mom · Viewed 1547 times · 27 Comments

It’s only the middle of the week, but it has already been a week of bountiful blessings!

A Scrabble set

Annamanila knew all the time that in my heart of hearts, I wanted a Scrabble set similar to what she has in her office—a lock-in grid that keeps letter tiles being played firmly in place (oh my, this is wonderful!), a turntable base, a rotary board that allows players a flexible view of the game in progress and extra sturdy tile racks and letter tiles in a matching pouch bag. By the way, this is a local product, by Eureka Toys & Games.

Had I won her “Your Royal Weirdness or Mine” contest I would have won the Scrabble set as a prize. Unfortunately, Chats was judged the weirdest, and I was only a runner up for my mascara thingey entry

Annamanila has found a reason—why not an advanced Christmas gift, she said. Can’t be a birthday gift, as mine would be in February yet. Thanks Annamanila, you made not only me happy, but my also 10-year old Alan Jr. He is addicted to Scrabble as I am, and the other family members have also been joining our games.

Harry Potter tickets

Bella from the US emailed me—she has bought opening night Harry Potter tickets, as part of their fund raising project for the UP XDS Association, Inc.’s Scholarship Program. I had the tickets picked up yesterday in UP. Tonight, I will watching the movie with 4 of my kids and hubby at SM Cinema 2 tonight. Thanks a lot, dear Belle, you have not only contributed to the scholarship fund—you have made 6 hearts happy.

Breakfast at Portico 1771 in Serendra

I got an invite from Noemi to join her and Jayvee for breakfast at Portico 1771 in Serendra. Chats and I went together yesterday morning. As hubby was on his way to another meeting in Bicutan he joined us. We had a cozy breakfast with Noemi and husband Butch, and Jayvee’s parents and brother, Angelo.

Portico 1771 offers Filipino breakfast. I had Winnerli Sausage and Onions for my main course, while hubby had Kesong Puti Fried in Butter.

Hubby had to contact some people and open his emails—gee, see what free and open WiFi can do. No hassle in logging in to the system, and one can do some work in style, in an easy and refreshing ambience that is in Portico 1771. One can’t help but admire the huge, bright colored paintings that abound in one of its walls (almost next to the ceiling).

What did I like most? Their sinful concoction called Nuts Here and There, which comprised pecan and walnut brownies with sticky toffee and dates, almond biscotti sticks with hazelnut nougtine icre cream, and their original coffee bean sans rival.

It was a lively conversation we had with Jayvee and his family, Noemi and Butch and Chats. Hi, Angela (that’s Jayvee’s mom—we hope to see you soon in the blogosphere). Here are some pictures (Noemi—I had to borrow the first 4 pictures from you, thanks!)

Tags: Blogging and the Internet · Food · Friends · Fun

27 responses so far ↓

KK // Jul 11, 2007 at 11:56 am

Original coffee bean sans rival- Oh that sounds soo good Sexy Mom! Your week sounds like a whole lot of fun!
Maia Jose, Manila Mom // Jul 11, 2007 at 12:26 pm

Wow, power breakfast!

I want to have that scrabble set, too! I hope it’s available at stores already. Our family loves playing scrabble, too, and our set shows it. Too much wear already. Some tiles are hardly readable. Time for a new improved set.

Sexy Mom: it is a very nice one, let me ask the manufacturer where they can be bought.
Kyels // Jul 11, 2007 at 12:46 pm

The food looks tempting!

I’ll be missing the premier of Harry Potter … But I’m hoping to catch it soon.

Anyway, have fun tonight!

Sexy Mom: thanks, Kyels. food from your end is also gooood.
Kyameel // Jul 11, 2007 at 1:02 pm

Yum. That Portico place sounds yum. If only it weren’t so far. Hehe.

Sexy Mom: who knows one of these days you will be in the area.
feng // Jul 11, 2007 at 1:12 pm

oh wow, looks like your week is fully-packed SexyMom. from the scrabble set, to the harry potter tickets, and the bfast at Portico, gee, that’s more than enjoying life’s simple pleasures.

anyway, enjoy the remaining days of the week.

Sexy Mom: thanks, Feng, hope you are adjusting to your new schedules now. yes, it was a fun, bountiful week!
Girlie // Jul 11, 2007 at 2:57 pm

hhhmmm, so i gotta try portico, parang masarap, the next time we go to serendra i’ll check out that place.

i like the scrabble set too, it’s high time i introduce the game to my kids.

enjoy the rest of the week Dine!

Sexy Mom: i noted in your blog that you have been frequenting serendra. and yes, scrabble is fun.
A Bugged Life [ the pseudo personal blog about blogging, technology and stuff ] » Blog Archive » Blogger Breakfast at Portico, Serendra // Jul 11, 2007 at 5:06 pm

[...] morning, I brought my family to a mini breakfast meet up with Dine, Noemi, their husbands and Chats. My mother was quickly assimilated into the group and boring talk [...]
noemi // Jul 11, 2007 at 6:10 pm

the company was even greater!

Sexy Mom: true, true…and more to come, i guess.
Flor P. Velasco // Jul 11, 2007 at 7:57 pm

I am looking for that type of Scrabble set…Where can we buy that one? Appreciate your feedback….Maraming salamat po Tita Dine….

SexyMom: want one, too? buy mine (am kidding). let me ask Annamanila.
Belle // Jul 11, 2007 at 10:19 pm

you are very welcome, Dine. tonight, i will be joining my daughters to watch the Harry Potter movie, too. Tepsie is trying to finish reading the book before the movie tonight. hope you all had fun.

Kesong puti fried in butter sounds divine. that scrabble set looks like a must have. is their a built-in dictionary, too? just kidding.

SexyMom: no built-in dictionary, but Chats has sent me some ISC tips for 2-, 3-, nd 4-letter words. thanks, Belle.
Kongkong622 // Jul 11, 2007 at 11:17 pm

Looks like you’re having a fun week. Love the scrabble set. Been looking for one exactly like that. My family plays scrabble a lot and take along our set when we go out of town. Yep, that’s how avid we are. Anyway, have fun watching Harry Potter. And the your Portico breakfast date sounded like absolute fun

SexyMom: a fun bountiful week, really!
pining // Jul 12, 2007 at 12:18 am

you lucky woman you… all these freebies
they say that Harry Potter film is the best one so far… Not shown here yet though

SexyMom: perks of having lots of blogger friends.
gracita // Jul 12, 2007 at 3:29 am

alam mo, i forgot to add you in my daily reads pala kaya hindi ako mapadpad dito. but i already added you so i should be more updated about you from now…

nakaka-inggit naman ang portico breakfast get together. i see the rest are bloggers and moms as well? that’s really nice!

super outdated na ang mga alam kong nice restos satin. harvs and i used to eat every weekend in nice restos around makati and powerplant mostly just to see kung masarap ba ang food. your portico kuento made me miss those days!

SexyMom: super dami talaga, when you come home for a visit, malulula ka. go further beyond makati and powerplant, and you will be amazed.
analyse // Jul 12, 2007 at 4:20 am

what a fun time you have there! kakainggit!

SexyMom: he he he, it was fun, indeed.
tina // Jul 12, 2007 at 7:09 am

what a nice scrabble set. how lovely you get to watch HP last night. oh well. hehe.

what a fun breakfast it is! all smilesss!! hehe. take care!

SexyMom: all smiles—fine breakfast for free!
amymd // Jul 12, 2007 at 9:06 am

Nakakainggit naman kayo. Pati yung scrabble inggit ako. Where can I buy one like that?

I’ll try to visit that place sometime. Of course, with my hubby in one of our dates

SexyMom: let me ask about the scrabble from the manufacturer, for the benefit of those who are interested.
~iMoM~ » On Breakfasts, Awards and Socialization // Jul 12, 2007 at 9:44 am

[...] diet, Noemi’s invitation was too hard to resist. So on Tuesday morning, I hitched a ride with Dine and her husband Allan; off to Serendra we went! At Portico, we met up with Noemi, her husband [...]
chateau // Jul 12, 2007 at 9:59 am

Had a wonderful time as usual! And thanks for the ride (as usual LOL).

SexyMom: till next time, Chats.
carey // Jul 12, 2007 at 10:59 am

i like your pic with hubby. lovely smile from a sexy Mom nga.
“almond biscotti sticks with hazelnut nougtine ice cream” yummy!

SexyMom: thanks, Carey. yes, the biscotti sticks, etc., were really really yummy! i am a dessert person you know.
carlotta // Jul 12, 2007 at 11:23 am

we also have that kind of scrabble. sa sobrang gamit nawalan na kami ng tiles hehe.

SexyMom: let me know the letters that you need, and we’ll see how they can be replaced.
netherchild // Jul 12, 2007 at 5:08 pm

i’ve seen Harry Potter And the Order Of The Phoenix and it was great. i got a review entry of it actually.

been to portico, and i love their delicious sans rival.

obviously, as what the pictures suggest, you had fun. and its nice to know your making good connections through your online friends.

SexyMom: let me see your review, im gonna watch it later on DVD. yes, it was a fun bountiful week, i thank God for my communty of blogfriends, like you.
Gina // Jul 12, 2007 at 9:31 pm

Awwww, pampered with gifts si Sexymom! =)

Wow, a scrabble board with a turntable base Very nice…

I’m sure you must have enjoyed Harry Potter. We are planning to watch it soon (or later) as soon as the cinemas lift the pass restrictions. We want to use our airmiles passes/tickets kasi.

What yummy treats in the picture naman.

Looks like it was a fun ‘get-together’. Good company,good food.

SexyMom: it was indeed a week of bountiful blessings! i thank God for friends, including blogfriends who come-a-visiting.
Sleeping Through Harry Potter Returns in Order of the Phoenix : The D Spot // Jul 13, 2007 at 12:26 am

[...] had 6 tickets (courtesy of Bella), I made arrangements for the 4 kids (the other 2 had already set later dates to watch the movie) [...]
vk // Jul 13, 2007 at 2:06 am

wow…dine…. i like also wienerle sausage, with potatoes salad…
ok i know already, you like this too,,,,,someday when we meet, i know what shall i cook or prepare for you, right?

You look very beautiful on the pics….really…

thanks for sharing, dine…..

Sexy Mom: you must have the best winerles there, Vicki.
Shoshana // Jul 14, 2007 at 12:15 am

Wow, what a lovely breakfast that sounds!

I love the idea of that scrabble set…the one where the tiles won’t fall out. How can I get one SexyMom? I don’t think I have seen that here in Texas.

SexyMom: that what i liked most—the tiles do not fall out. let me see how to ship one out.
annamanila // Jul 14, 2007 at 4:35 pm

You are welcome, I am sure. Merry Christmas Dine and blogging/scrabbling family. Nice family to gift a scrabble set with.

Lovely pictures … oo nga, terrific yung picture of Dine and Alan!

Wishing you more blessed, bountiful weeks to come!

SexyMom: awww we have been having fun, Merry Christmas, too. lest i fault you in december for not giving me a gift, i have marked my calendar to remind me that i have already received the gift in advance. and yes, the scrabbling family says thank you, thank you!
chesca (exskindiver) // Jul 15, 2007 at 8:59 pm

mmmmm. that kesong puti looks so delicious.
nakakalaway.
nice scrabble set. ang bait talaga ni annamanila, ‘no?

SexyMom: yes, Annamanila is so mabait, a dear friend.

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