Oatmeal Muffins

It was a plan to bake cookies, then I just thought of placing the batter into my printed muffin cups. So here's why my cookies turned into muffins.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cup oats
• 1 small box raisins

DIRECTIONS:

1. Beat together butter and sugars until creamy.
2. Add eggs and vanilla and beat in well.
3. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
4. Add to butter mixture, mixing well. Stir in oats and raisins, mixing well again.
5. Bake 10-15 minutes in 350 degrees F.

Among the benefits of oatmeal in diet include:

-Lowered cholesterol

-Boosted immune system

-Stabilized blood sugar

Then, let's eat this goody I just baked!

Tara

Catching Sea Breeze

"He hath no leisure who useth it not."

Hola my friends! How are you today? It's the middle of the week and I know most of us are preoccupied with work and other things that demand our attention.

I would like to share my weekend shots here, since my friends and I went to a new spot for the first time. It's the Seagrass Beach in Penaplata, Samal in Davao. The place was kinda small, if not cramped because of last-minute summer getaways done by people, including us. I was not ready for the horde during that day, but my little threesome group escaped them all.

Of course, we went to the floating huts to savor the sea in serenity. The sea was practically covered with seagrasses, hence the name of the beach. It was a very good experience after all, we took our swim under the bamboo boardwalk. Our endless talks about anything spiced the time we were floating in saltwater.

You should see the vista of the boardwalk that I was so amused with.

I walked this length all the way to the tip.

G & Ivee trekking the bamboo path.

I succeeded to reach the boardwalk's end. Water's deep & blue.

See the excitement?

Gerelyn, my fashionista friend.

I love all the light moments with this girl.

Ivee, I love this girl brat. haha

View from the beachfront.

This is why I love weekends. Do you?

Tara

Keep Calm - Davao Version

I've been to many places and cities in my country. Yet I can proudly say that Davao has been a favorite. The province itself is vast in land area, plus it has teeming flora and fauna. Discover this place, and yes, I am inviting you to check out the richness of its culture, nature and modern life.

See ya in Davao!

Tara

My "I am" statements

You can be anything in life. For me, I choose to live by these statements. They most speak about the things I stand for.

#I am a Weekender. Life truly happens for me during weekends.

#I am a player. I create momentum & build relationships. Pretenders are otherwise.

#I am for reciprocity. I only respect fair, symmetrical exchange.

#I am thankful. Thankful people are truly happy people.

#I am open to change.

Here's a good quote to back me up ~

“By your own soul learn to live.

And if men thwart you, take no heed.

If men hate you, have no care:

Sing your song,

dream your dream,

hope your hope

and pray your prayer."

Parkenham Beatty

How about you? What are the things you are passionate about? Do tell.

Cheers,

Tara

just a note

remember to smile.

Swedish Massage Therapy At Balai Masaje

Body Pains!

The erratic weather has sent me on another spell of sickishness. Yeah, it happens to the best of us. So I decided to try the new massage spa at my community.

It's Swedish this time. Massage helps the body improve circulation & expel toxins that are in the muscle and nerve tissues.

Being a new spot, you cannot find info about it online at this moment. So I am taking the chance to be of help to those who want to find out about this place. Sharing to you my first hand experience then. Take a look:

This is the frontage of the massage spa.

Balai Masaje is a Cebuano term that means, House of Massage.

Welcome. To me.

I called, no one was at the counter for some five minutes.

That's why I had time to tinker with my camera.

A farther view of the waiting area.

It's not so dim, and the lighting is quite exotic.

As homey as it can get. The massage area, upstairs.

Light, instrumentals from guitar, piano and flute dominate the experience.

And you're looking at my after-massage treat.

Hot sweet, fruity tea & biscuits.

I was more interested in the tea. (and left the biscuits...)

I went home feeling a little better. And take note, no cold drinks yet. I am willing to do that. Thanks to Inday, my wellness therapist.

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Address:

Balai Masaje- Massage the "homey" way

Door #3, Uraya Commercial Building

Elenita Heights, Catalunan Grande

Davao City

Contact: 0947 384 2256, 0917 9421608

Landline: (082) 295 0338

Rate: 259.00 Php (regular)

Happy hour: 199.00 Php (2pm-5pm) Mondays through Fridays only. Call them for inquiries.

Life is good. Gotta love it, and make the most of it.

Tara

Why people love coffeeshops

That was a question.

Now, you can answer the "why" there. I believe, all people have all sorts of reasons why they want to stay in coffeeshops. It's a place bustling with people, layer upon layer of stories, drama, fun & you name what.

Let me give you a list of some prominent places where you can buy a good cup of coffee in this city. Yes, I take, you are falling in love with Davao City now. Go and chill, hangout with your peers anytime of the week.

Kangaroo Coffee Company

Tionko Ave cor V Mapa St. Davao City

Tel: (082) 222 2766

Starbucks

Abreeza Mall, Davao City

JP Laurel Avenue, Davao City

Coffeecat

U8 F. Torres Street, Davao City

Tel: (082) 282 1260

Green Coffee

Prime Square, F. Torres Street, Davao City

Yellow Hauz

V. Mapa Street Davao City, 8000

Tel: (082) 303-2722

Blugre Coffee

Landco, MTS, SM

Tel: (082) 303-5554

Figaro

Chimes, SM, The Peak (Gmall)

Tel: (082) 225-0167

Cafe Demitasse

727 F. Torres Street, Davao City

Tel: (082) 282 2828

Here's to coffee lovers!

Tara