Tea Time with Miyo

Back in Minnnesota we used to go to this restaurant where they serve sushi and robata. It is our default dinner place when we cannot decide where to go. So when we tried this place in BGC because every other place has long queues, it kind of reminded me of our weekend dinners in MN with 2 kids under 2.

Time flies and it's been more than 6 years since we moved back to PH. Kids probably don't remember how winter was like in their birth city. 😂

Anyway it's weird that I travelled back to memory lane because of the food 😂 If you are craving for Japanese robata, drop by Nikkei Robata in Uptown Ritz. This is not a paid ad lol 😂 I just feel like sharing because I enjoyed the dinner hehehehe and I seldom talk about or recommend food because I rarely get impressed with food but when I do I tell people about it LOL

Here's what we got and what I think about it Salmon Sashimi - Warren wasn't impressed because he said the cut was too thick so maybe it didn't have that melting in your mouth feeling. I don't eat sashimi so I cannot tell anything about it 😂

Prawn Sashimi - Warren had these too looks like he enjoyed this better than the salmon

Soft Shell Crab Roll - this was supposed to be my order but Wyllan liked it a lot so he end up eating everything. I was only able to eat one, too much rice for me and too much kewpie 😂 I prefer Masu's shoft shell crab roll but overall it wasn't bad

Hokkaido Scallops with Uni Sauce - This I probably would order again, the scallops were cooked nicely and adding the sauce made it taste even better (note that I am not fond of sauces in my food). I probably would come back to the restaurant for this 😂 Wyllan loved it too. I felt we should've ordered more because 2 orders is not enough lol

Robata Steak - I would come back for this as well. We had it at medium rare. The steak was seasoned well that Warren didn't even ask for a steak sauce. He usually does hehe.. it is paired with mashed potatoes which is also OK. Kids loved it too so maybe this would be our regular order when we visit the place again. The serving is a bit small for the price but it was good anyway 😀

Salmon Teriyaki - I didn't eat this since I don't like sweet sauces. Cerise didn't like the teriyaki (just because we don't like sweet sauce) but if you are fond of teriyaki, this one might be good for you. Cerise ate the entire Salmon because Wyllan decided to eat my order 😂

Chicken Teriyaki - Same as Salmon.. we actually didn't eat this since we are already full when it was served. I am heating it for today's lunch LOL but it was paired with coleslaw and fried tiny strips of sweet potato which the kids and I enjoyed lol

Ebi Kushiyaki - love this too! They might have over-grilled it but I love the simple flavor because I get to enjoy the flavor of the prawns. I definitely would have this again because I love prawns 😂

Overall dinner was good, if it's worth the price... not so sure because if it is good then I think it is worth the price LOL Warren paid for dinner so maybe we should ask him 😂

You can check their menu here if you want to see what else they got https://www.nikkei.com.ph/bgc-robata-branch-menu

March 07, 2023 No comments

Paris is one of the places that I only envisioned in my dreams. Like any young girl who is head over heels about falling in love, this place came to my mind. As a teen, I thought of Paris as a place where lovers meet or where you meet your lifetime partner. I used to even daydream about going there hanging a lock at one of the bridges around Seine River. Yes, I am a hopeless romantic in one part of my lifetime LOL

I really thought I would be visiting this place with my one true love, my husband. It hasn't happened yet though since I could not convince him to go without the kids hehehehe... But then the universe couldn't wait for me to visit this place, or maybe it is already so sick and tired listening to my thoughts of going there, so it gave me this once in a lifetime opportunity going there as a side trip to Croatia.

I visited the place with my two friends, Cris and Rachel. It isn't a romantic trip that I imagined years ago but being able to go with two people who constantly fill my energy with colors is great enough. Even if it is just a short trip, we are able to explore Paris and experience most of its grandeur.

The place isn't as spectacular as I thought it would be though, but nonetheless, the trip reminded me how beautiful life is. Traveling with friends allowed me to retrieve back myself, one that was buried deeply inside me and went hiding because I decided to raise a family.

By becoming a mother, I've had this dilemma of losing myself in the process. I ended up looking after the wellness of my kids and husband, neglecting to see that I do have needs as well. However, for the past 2 years, the pandemic allowed me to realize that I need to love myself first so I can provide the best care I could give to my family. Some would think I am being selfish doing this because that's what the society dictates. As a parent, you need to forget about yourself and give it all to your offsprings. I call that bullshit. I realized that the ideal situation would be to fill your cup first so it overflows enough to fill other people's cups. Loving yourself is not selfish, it is selfless, because you allow yourself to shine your light and bring light to others. You cannot pour enough love from an empty heart. So it should start from within you.

I am grateful to be able to see Paris and yes, it is still a place of love to me. Coming to this place allowed me to find love for myself once again. I guess the universe wanted me to go there to find love indeed. After almost a month away from my husband, I came back to my lover's arms with so much joy, gratefulness and love. My cup was overflowing and ready to share how beautiful life is with others.

La vie est belle!

February 03, 2023 No comments

Today is one of those days where I am filled with doubts and worries. I am not sure where it is coming from but this comes and goes. It happens and how we respond to it matters. If I was my old self, I would most likely push this aside and ignore it, but since I am more connected to my higher self, I tend not to escape the thought. I need to know what I am being reminded of and what I need to engage in.

I meditated today with that question. Why do I feel like lacking in so many things and what do I need to do to get past this? I turned to my higher self and my spirit guides to bring me clarity on what is needed for me to be assured instead. Then pulled two cards:

I came to me, I wasn't really lacking. I am just failing to see what is there. I forget to see how much abundant my life is right now. It isn't where I am hoping to be but I am blessed beyond what I can imagine. My doubts and fears is reminding me to look to the present and not be anxious of the future. I have the resources that I need right now and I am getting the support I needed whenever I needed it. Manifestation is an innate power that I sometimes take for granted because I live so much in fear.

This is what I am trying to transform about myself, to get off survival mode and stop living in fear. I was successful doing this a lot of times but when things don't go my way, I tend to go on default mode. Grounding myself and seeking sanctuary from my essential oils helped me a lot to interrupt and reprogram this pattern. I am grateful that I have these.

So when you are in despair, turn to God or whatever you believe in to have a higher power beyond yourself. Get your energy from the source, in my case, Mother Earth, the Universe and the Angels. How we perceive the external world we are living in depends on our mindset. So cultivate your ability to filter thoughts that are fear-based, and fill it with thoughts of love and belief. We are all abundant, it is just how we see our life as it is. We all have the power to manifest the life that we want, we just have to start changing how we think and feel about our present situation. Surrounding yourself with high energy would help change your internal vibe.

If you are going through so much right now, it is OK to feel scared and worried. However, do not let fear dictate how you live your life and how you make your decisions. When you live in fear, you often miss out on opportunities that come your way. Instead, trust that God has opened new opportunities for you, it is just waiting for you to find it. If you are living in fear, it would be hard for you to see the small signs and messages that is coming to you to help you get off that situation. So trust and believe that it will get better and try to see what this experience is teaching you right now.

February 01, 2023 No comments

It was just a few years ago that I realized how much starting your morning affects how you would respond to certain situations and events throughout the day. Since then, daily priming has been a staple in my morning. It has evolved throughout time as I learn new ways to set the tone and mood that I needed depending on my intention for the day.

I learned that protecting your spiritual energy is needed so you can be at the highest vibration possible so you can act and respond out of love and not fear. Creating a positive atmosphere in the morning also helps you become clearer and more focused with what you need to accomplish.

So how do I start my day? I first start with affirmations. I do this just when I was waking up, lying in bed and half-asleep. This was when I was still in trance state. I would say "I am abundant, I am living my purpose, I am loved, I am deserving, I am enough. Everything works out for me. I am at peace. What is meant for me will come with ease." You can be specific too if you have anything that you want to accomplish or have. Usually I do this when I need something that I want to manifest.

Then I would say a prayer of gratitude, connect to my angels and archangels. I would thank them and ask them to guide me throughout the day. I would do breathing exercises and meditate to ground myself. I usually listen to Kyle Gray or Yantara Jiro when meditating. By the way, I do everything while in bed :D hehehe

After I am done with mental and spiritual work, I then get out of my bed and apply essential oils to protect my energy field. I would also turn on the diffuser with citrus and mint aroma to help me feel energized and uplifted. I would draw some oracle cards, or sometimes tarot if I am not lazy, just to check if there is any message that I need to be reminded of or need to focus on. Lastly, I would just cast a beam of white light to my husband and kids, just to cleanse their energies and protect their aura.

After I am done with all these, I would go about whatever routine I have in the morning.

It may seem a lot but it doesn't take much of my time. I just feel at peace and at ease when I do this daily. Also I noticed that I am more patient, compassionate and motivated throughout the day. There may be bad days but usually when I prime my day right, I can get through that day without really disturbing my vibe and I can easily shift back to high frequency.

Have you tried priming before? I would like to know how you do it? If not, would you want to try it for one week and see how it goes?

January 27, 2023 No comments