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Katsu-katsu-katsudon!

September 23, 2014 / BY ria
One Friday, after a particularly long week at work, I decided to treat myself to a delicious spread. I was planning on eating ramen at Hanamaruken in TriNoma, which was recommended by a friend. But that day was humid and hot, and I didn't think I can take devouring hot noodle soup. So what to do? Eat somewhere else, of course! So, I ended up at Ginza Bairin, just beside the ramen place. After a...

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New Series to Watch for the 2014 - 2015 Season

September 09, 2014 / BY ria
As if I don't have enough on my plate already (plate of to-watch, to-come-back-to), I find out about this: The Flash The Smallville version of DC's The Flash. The series is about the origins of the fastest man alive, Barry Allen who acquired his unique ability from a freak accident. Photo from: Hollywood Reporter iZombie Another zombie-apocalypse series? No. No way...It's not? Oh good. It's a procedural drama about a coroner's assistant who is really...

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Us Open 2014: Match of the Tourney

September 07, 2014 / BY ria
The master of the hard court, Roger Federer was down two sets and looked like he was going to fail miserably in the third set when he was broken back by his opponent, 20th seed Gael Monfils of France. He was tested almost to the limit. I had but given up in the 4th set at match point for Monfils. But Roger Federer will not go down easily. Showing true grit, steel-strength will, and endurance,...

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