Josef, Jovy and I went to SM City East Ortigas to have a hair cut for Oreo. His fur is getting thick so it needs to be trimmed again. For the second time, we tried the summer cut and he looks so neat in it. He is always happy when we are at the mall because he could run around in a cool place. He always position himself in front of the car’s air vent when we are traveling. Once he is cool enough, he sleeps on Josef’s back.
While he was having a hair trim, the three of us went to Shakeys to have a late lunch. I’ve forgotten how crispy their chicken was since it was so long ago since I’ve eaten here. It reminds me that I still have a coupon for free pizza courtesy of BPI. Next time I’ll visit the mall, I’ll gonna exchange it for a hot plate of mojo.
We dropped by the Candy Corner. All items are sold by the grams and they are so expensive. They have different fruit flavors coated in chocolate, almond candies in dark chocolate, wiggly gummies and licorice. Would you believe that I got curious about the taste of licorice so we bought some? I only used to read it in my books about England and Ireland. Josef has his own favorite candy flavors.
It is nice sometimes to go with the kids, they are fun to be with. Jovy bought some Lotto scratch cards just for the fun of it and she exchanged two cards with two more. The other day, she said she won P160.00 pesos…haha 🙂
We went home exhausted but happy. As usual, it was so hot outside. It doesn’t look as if the rainy season is coming.
Happy weekend everyone.
Glad that you enjoyed the beginning of the weekend arlene….Its nice to be kids for a while…and oreo ur pup looks really cute…
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Hi Vanessa, it’s nice to see you again here. Thanks for the lovely words. Oreo is doing fine too.
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What did you think of liquorice, Arlene? The red variety is less harsh-tasting than the black, and you have to be careful not to eat too much, as it has laxative qualities. 🙂
This type is popular here, and has a very strong bitter flavour.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontefract_cake
Best wishes, Pete.
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I only tasted a small stick of the black one. Love it Pete.
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Thanks for the link, read it with interest. I even googled the right pronunciation.
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In London, we say ‘Likkorish’. 🙂
Well-spoken people say ‘Lickoriss’.
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Haha, do you know there is even a video on how it is pronounced?
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I can only ever say it the ‘London way’, Arlene. 🙂
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🙂
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fun escape Arlene! cute ni Oreo! 🙂
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It was. Thanks Wilma 🙂
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My favorite candy as a kid was black licorice. I don’t know if you have ever seen the Christmas show “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” In it one of the three kings shares his licorice with Amahl.
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No, I haven’t seen it Elizabeth, I love the taste of black licorice.
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He looks super cute Arlene. Hope you are enjoying your weekend!
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Thank you Radhika. I hope you are too 🙂
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I like licorice very much! I always get a little when I go to Europe because I like their varieties better than the American varieties. My favorite one comes from Holland! 😋
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Licorice candies here are also imported so they are quite expensive. It was the first time I tasted one and I liked it.
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I’m glad you liked it! I wouldn’t want it every day, but every once in a while it’s a great treat. Too much of it can supposedly drive up one’s blood pressure.
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And blood sugar too. I seldom eat candies and I am also trying to avoid chocolates 😦
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Oh that’s terrible about the chocolate! Can you have a little of the really dark stuff? I think it has less sugar. That’s the kind I like.
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I like dark chocolates too more if it is combines with mint flavor. Love Andes.
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I’ll have to google that brand! My sister sent me some chocolate from Switzerland not too long ago. It was the best! 😋
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I agree, Swiss chocolates are the best.
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