I’ve been busy with something. Nope I haven’t been just contemplating on the shape of my navel, nor have I been learning the inner workings of a POS systems. I was simply blogging, more specifically setting up blogs! Several months ago, I bought several domains (GoDaddy has this irresistible promotion..) and I wanted to develop these domains into blogs where I could experiment with different niches and to try it different streams of income and which is most effective.

Niches I picked where of course those that I find personally interesting. I still prefer writing from a personal point of view with lots “I’s” in it. Anyway, setting up has been a slow thing since there were lots of things to distract me (namely, FB, chatting etc..) plus I am still adjusting to the way life goes here in Phnom Penh. Lately, though I’ve been on a blogging roll, so I finished setting up the first two..

One, I’ve already mentioned a few posts ago – Lui-Bloggera. This blog is mainly about trends. It’s one of my favorite pastimes – trendhunting! So, this site will be featuring the latest on fashion, entertainment, people, luxury, technology, sports and other things I find weird, unique, interesting. As I’ve said, this is where I’ll be indulging my gossiping propensities. Anyway, here’s a peek at this new site..Your comments, suggestions and link exchange requests are very much welcome..

The second one is called – Feminine Reveries and its all about what we women likes talking about.. It’ll include posts on beauty, fashion, health and fitness, dating, relationships and marriage, career and education and more things about women..This is still new with just a couple of updates thrown in so I’d appreciate comments and visits and also link ups =)

My very first Wordless Wednesday entry for this blog..

Photo courtesy of my relatives in Bacacay, Albay, Philippines. The sign at the back ‘Pamibi sa Getsemani’ translates to ‘Praying in Gethsemane’

The Philippines has very strong Catholic traditions and the Holy Week is one of the most anticipated events in our country. In most towns there are a lot of religious activities and one of which is the procession. Life-size images statues depicting the last days of Jesus Christ are shown during the week. Our family takes care of the “Agony in the Garden” scene and this image statue has been handed down from several generations of our ancestors already…

You can view more photos of the previous years Holy Week Procession on my photos page.

Last weekend we were in Sihanoukville, for a few days of  sun, sea and sand. Whenever we go there, we always try out different restaurants and before we left for Phnom Penh, we had lunch on a sea side restaurant. Chhne Meas Restaurant near Victory Beach, serving Khmer and Chinese food. We picked it mainly for the views, it was right next to the beach!

Of course, we ordered sea foods and this is easily my favorite! Squid Stir-Fried with Onions and Kampot Pepper. The dish was served with the  famous Cambodian peppercorns plus some more grounded and deliciously coating each slice of squid. Yummy, super yummy!

I was craving for seafood the other day but I dunno how to buy crabs/lobsters here in Phnom Penh. I guess my mothe-in-law heard that and the next day my nephew brought me a huge plastic filled with crabs (Ma even fixed it and chopped it to bite size pieces) and also some curry powder and translated to English instructions on how to cook it. I’m lucky, really really lucky my mother-in-law pampers me a lot!

She knows enough that I don’t like pounding too many spices etc, so she bought packets of curry powder so cooking the crabs would be easy for me. And here’s the results..It was yummy and I added some chili. Let’s just say, during lunch time it was ‘galit galit‘ muna..

Just a bit of tidbit.. Cambodians love curry. They have different curries, some eaten with noodles, some with bread or rice. The difference between Thai/Indian and Khmer curries is that Cambodian’s prefer their curries to be a little less spicy, with more subtle flavors. All in all perfectly balanced..

Hi-ace and I love eating suki soup. You get to pick what you want to put in your soup from veggies, noodles, seafoods, meat, even dumplings and its a really delicious and healthy meal. We usually have it at least once a week. It’s inexpensive and also great to have in the company of friends. Lol! Finishing one pot is really difficult, so we usually go with family or friends.

A couple of days ago, we dropped by one of our favorite suki restaurants here in Phnom Penh – Master Suki. We go there mainly for the soup but Chinks tags along for a different reason…

Their dessert.. crepes..choose your own fillings..

strawberry jam..

chocolate sprinkles, sweet corn..

rolling it!

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Chinks enjoying it..

Here’s another one..

What?!  I’m sure the ‘beautiful blogger’ part will raise some eyebrows hehe but who cares. I’m pretty sure Z of Sreisaat Adventures in Cambodia still has 20/20 vision and her eyesight is working just fine when she gave me this award. And oh, I suddenly remembered ‘sreisaat’ in Khmer language means ‘beautiful lady’ so she knows about beautiful, di ba Z?

Anyway, do drop by her blog. It’s a great read and she has really lovely lovely photographs of Cambodia and places she has visited. Yes, she’s my friend and I think I’ve mentioned before that I knew her through blogging and I’ve met her a few months back but I’ve been hooked reading her blog entries much longer than that. Do visit..

Blog award mechanics. Oops, this award comes with some strings attached, hmm? The recipient is asked to reveal seven things about her/himself. Ok, (you can hear me heaving a sigh of relief now..) it’s not really requiring me to recite tongue twisters while rolling my eyes and dancing to the tune of Lambada (grrr I super hate this song..). Hehe, just 7 things about me..

• I was born and raised in Albay Province, Philippines. So that makes me a true-blooded Bicolana. Uragon ( Bicol term meaning – a live-wire, go getter, a fighter) ako noh!

• I love watching Korean/Japanese movies/dramas. Mainly for the cinematography and I love hearing spoken Korean/Japanese language. And for some really really poignant stories..

• I am an experimental cook and my husband is my ‘guinea pig’. So far, he hasn’t been poisoned or rushed to the hospital because of my cooking.  And I do turn up some delicious stuff every now and then.

• I’m a shop o’ holic. Shopping and bargain hunting is a favorite pastime.

• I love the beach and nature. I grew up in a farm and we were just a 5-minutes walk away from the beach.

• I love playing tickle-till-you-surrender games with Chinks and Hi-ace. I always end up the loser.

• I’m addicted to taking strolls, long walks and soaking the atmosphere of every place I visit. When I travel you can usually find me in a market, a corner cafe just sitting and observing how life is for the locals.

I’m passing on the award to.. (I can’t come up with 15, so here’s some of my favorite reads..)

• I Love/Hate America – thought provoking yet very sensible posts from Bingkee. Always worth the visit..

• A Simple Life – I love Liza’s practical tips and tidbits of her life she constantly posts.

• Buhay sa Korea – a Filipina’s insights and experiences while living in Korea. Very informative and entertaining posts..

• Taxi Diary – Inspiring, moving stories. This is one of my absolute reads. The author even got publishing deals from his blog. I’m not sure he’ll post this but his blog is definitely going to my beautiful blogger award.

• Life of a Breadwinner - informative posts, places and events and best of all, very nice blogger =)

• American in Davao – unique insights to Filipino culture and tradition. A very interesting read.

• Coriander Dreams – laid back and personal. that’s how I would describe Coriander Dreams..She’s also into traveling which makes her blog all the more interesting.

• Brown Pinay – another favorite. Read on her latest experiences, tips, opinions and more.

And don’t forget the blog award mechanics..

1. Thank & link the person that gave you the award.
2. Pass this award onto 15 bloggers you’ve recently discovered and think are fantastic.
3. Contact said Blogs and let them know they’ve won.
4. State 7 things about yourself.