May | 2014 | LittleMichelle

The Super Woman of Our Family

Last Sunday, May 11,2014 is probably one of the happiest time for my Family. We celebrated Mother’s Day at home with full of love, laughter and favorite foods.

My Family..My Everything

My Lovely Mother Carmelita

A Mother plays an important role in the household, they deserve to be treated in the most special way we can.

I surprised my Mom with a nice bouquet of flowers. I thought it is perfect for her and I was right. She loved it! When I am on my way to work, I was trying to think of a way how will I convince her to be at the gate of my house because I want to give it as soon as I arrive. So here’s what I did: I sent her an SMS “Ma, I need Php 20.00 my fare isn’t enough, I’ll wait for you at the gate” (but I am already standing outside when I sent her that message) Then I heard her running towards the gate, she immediately saw the bunch of flowers and she looks totally surprised. And all I said was “Happy Mother’s Day Mama! I love you! I kissed and hug her so tight. That was a very emotional moment I had with her and it feels good seeing her happy.

Beautiful Flower for My Mama

Me & Mom..Isn’t She Lovely?

Love your Mother, because you can never get another 🙂

History of Mother’s Day Celebration

Gastronomic Day in Gloria Maris Gateway Mall

There are handful of Chinese Restaurants in the country where I live, and many of them serves authentic Chinese foods. Philippines have a huge Chinese community in Binondo, Manila and it is called Manila Chinatown. Also, some of Filipino dishes were influenced by them. As far as I can remember, the last time I dine in Gloria Maris was way back 2006 so barely remember how was it. After my Hong Kong trip, I’ve been looking around to find a match on how delicious the food I had when I was there, I ended up searching for other blogs for good reviews. So I found Hap Chan Tea House in Ali Mall ( which I am going to write a review after this one ) & Gloria Maris Gateway Mall, they are both located in the heart of Quezon City and it’s just a stone throw away from my house.

Huge Banquet Hall Entrance of Gloria Maris, with Free WiFi

Me & My Buddy Joy

Typical Chinese table set-up

Nice Wall Design of the Restaurant

Gloria Maris used to be in Smart Araneta Coliseum and they recently moved inside Gateway Mall, located at 4th floor. The restaurant ambience is very Chinese, with all these round tables in red & white motif & the background music is in Chinese language too. Staffs are friendly and look for a seat at your comfort. They have a variety in the menu which ranges between Php 100-300, I guess that’s a good reason to come back then 😀 Their Yang Chow Rice can serve at least 4 people and the price is reasonable. Here are the photos of the food we’ve ordered. I assure you, they are as yummy as it looks like 🙂

Foods..foods and Yummy Foods!