My Metro Manila Malls Christmas Attraction Collection

Merry Christmas everyone!  It's finally Christmas day.  Every year, I always have the fortunate opportunity to give gifts to loved ones and I take that as a challenge of finding the best meaningful gifts around.

During my search, I have been through many malls and have taken notice of their Christmas attractions to share them with you.

City Place Square
One of my favorite malls is City Place Square Shopping Center located in between 168 Mall and 999 Mall.  It offers the best bargains and it is not as crowded as its neighboring malls.  

City Place has a simple Christmas attraction were kids can have their pictures taken with the Chinese Santa Claus.  This Santa is wearing red Santa costume with chinese characters in it.  This chinky-eyed Santa is very generous.  Based on our observation, he gives of a bag of treats to every child that approaches him.  It contains candies and cookies.

Harrison Plaza

This tall Christmas tree is found in Harrison Plaza.  Though simple, its size makes it a perfect center piece for the mall.

Robinson's Place Midtown

This tall Christmas tree with blue lights and ribbons can be found at Robinson's midtown atrium.  

At the bottom of the Christmas tree is a Santa Claus and a chair where you can sit on while taking a photo with Santa.

Shangrila Plaza
It's a sweet and delicious Christmas at Shangrila Plaza.  I loved the creativity of their decor.  It was very colorful and nostalgic.  It reminds me of my childhood Christmas when I used to wake up with my Christmas socks filled with candies.

As a consequence of my last minute Christmas shopping, I had to wait two hours just for gift wrapping at Rustan's.  So, I decided to spend the time waiting listening to the Christmas orchestra instead.  It's so fortunate that there was a FREE orchestra at Shangrila Plaza grand atrium.

SM Megamall
SM Megamall has a wonderful decor at its Atrium.  It's Santa and his reindeers on their way up to deliver gifts.

As one of their Christmas activities, they have a story telling session for kids.

SM Mall of Asia
SM Mall of Asia's Christmas village is still the most interactive Christmas attraction I've seen.

Care to share where did you shop and what Christmas attractions did you like the most too?

Well, I got to go and spend some quality Christmas dinner time with family and relatives.  Merry Christmas!!!

Take Home from Cyma Shangri-la Plaza Mall

Last night, I was busy studying so I was not able to dine out with my family.  They brought me home a Roka Pasta (solo at 300 php) from Cyma Shangri-la Plaza Mall.

The Roka Pasta was topped with cheese so I had to mix eat before eating.  It had some arugula, tomatoes, garlic, bean sprouts.  It was olive oil based.  The taste of the garlic was dominant.  It made the pasta a bit spicy.  Ehnaced by the cheese and tomatoes, the taste of the pasta was quite strong.  The arugala was fresh and delicious.  It was not like the ordinary pasta I've tried before.  I liked it.=)

Cyma, Shangri-la Plaza Mall

6/F Shangri-la Plaza Mall

Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila

Philippines

(02) 637-3090     

Eiga Sai 2011 Japanese Film Festival in Shangrila, Davao, Cebu and UP

I really want to watch atleast one film at Eiga Sai 2011 Japanese Film Festival.  I've always been a fan of Japanese Dramas and Movies.  You'll notice I have a long list of Asian Drama at "My Watchlist" page.  But  I also have to study.  I've been in a confused and slack state every since the start of the school year and I have to catch up for the midterms.

Below is the schedule for the Free shows at different venues.   Good Luck!    

Shangri-La Plaza (For inquiries, contact 633-7851 loc.113 or go to http://www.shangrila-plaza.com.)

01 July 2011
7:00pm Departures (Invitational)

02 July 2011
1:00pm The Chef of South Polar
4:00pm Departures
7:00pm The Summit: A Chronicle of Stones

03 July 2011
1:00pm Summer Days with Coo
4:00pm The Summit: A Chronicle of Stones
7:00pm The Chef of South Polar

04 July 2011
1:00pm Yunagi City, Sakura Country
4:00pm Villon’s Wife
7:00pm Climber’s High

05 July 2011
1:00pm Your Friend
4:00pm One Million Yen Girl
7:00pm Feel the Wind

06 July 2011
1:00pm One Million Yen Girl
4:00pm Climber’s High
7:00pm The Summit: A Chronicle of Stones

07 July 2011
1:00pm Feel the Wind
4:00pm Climber’s High
7:00pm Your Friend

08 July 2011
1:00pm Your Friend
4:00pm Yunagi City, Sakura Country
7:00pm Departures

09 July 2011
1:00pm Departures
4:00pm One Million Yen Girl
7:00pm Villon’s Wife

10 July 2011
1:00pm Summer Days with Coo
4:00pm Feel the Wind
7:00pm The Chef of South Polar

Gaisano Grand Citimall Davao

22 July 2011
4:00pm Your Friend
6:30pm Departures

23 July 2011
11:00am One Million Yen Girl
1:30pm The Chef of South Polar
4:00pm The Summit: A Chronicle of Stones
7:00pm Climber’s High

24 July 2011
11:00am Yunagi City, Sakura Country
1:30pm Summer Days with Coo
4:30pm Feel the Wind
7:15pm Villon’s Wife

Ayala Center Cinema 4 Cebu

02 August 2011
7:00pm The Chef of South Polar

03 August 2011
7:00pm Climber’s High

04 August 2011
7:00pm Yunagi City, Sakura Country

05 August 2011
7:00pm Villon’s Wife

06 August 2011
1:30pm The Summit: A Chronicle of Stones
4:30pm Summer Days with Coo
7:30pm One Million Yen Girl

07 August 2011
1:30pm Your Friend
4:30pm Summer Days with Coo
7:30pm Feel the Wind

UP Film Insitute

17 August 2011
12:30pm Summer Days with Coo
3:00pm One Million Yen Girl
5:30pm Yunagi City, Sakura Country
7:30pm Villon’s Wife

18 August 2011
12:30pm Your Friend
3:00pm Feel the Wind
5:15pm Yunagi City, Sakura Country
7:30pm Climber’s High

19 August 2011
12:30pm Climber’s High
3:00pm The Summit: A Chronicle of Stones
5:30pm Villon’s Wife
7:30pm The Chef of South Polar

20 August 2011
12:30pm Summer Days with Coo
3:00pm Feel the Wind
5:10pm The Summit: A Chronicle of Stones
7:30pm The Chef of South Polar

Movie Review: Transformers 3 Dark Side of the Moon

We've all watched and followed through the Transformers Series (Transformers and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen).  Surely, we can't pass this last one up right?   It is beyond doubt that no matter what the criticisms this movie will have, we'd all still watch it for visual delight.  It was our first time to watch at Shang Cineplex and it was a swell experience.  Thank you Nuffnang for the movie invite!=)

          The movies starts off by updating its audience of the main character after the two previous movies have passed.  Sam Witwicky was potrayed as a whiny frustrated kid who is forced to face the transition towards adulthood.   But of course, the movie is not all about him as the movie unleashes thrilling BOT action. 

What's the deal with the bunny anyway?

As expected a new character is introduced for the purpose of the story.  The plot is best out of the three movies.  It has some historical background blended in too.  The phasing is good.  The movie's runs time is around 2 Hours and 34 Mins. but the length is just enough for the story to develop.  Although of course, there are a lot of loopholes in it.  I was quite disappointed that the balance between the two sides were not equal.  There were some parts that you'd wonder why and if it is even possible.  I'm still shocked with the final outcome of the movie.  What about you?  Do you think about Optimus Prime and Megatron?

The movie was jump-packed with action and suspense.  That together with the neat and cool CGI animation and surround sound made it a blast!  Humor mixed in made it more entertaining too.

      The acting was not that impressive.   Understandably the movie is for men so Victoria Secret's model Rosie Huntington - Whiteley was focused with glamorous effects.  The techniques from the previous movies were adapted like long poses with waving hair to make her as seductive as possible.  

Overall, the movie was definitely worth watching.  Cool transformations and robotics, massive and explosive effects and the sexy  Rosie Huntington - Whiteley guarantees an eye-catching sensation.  The plot was also better than among all Transformers movie ever created.   As they say, "Third times a Charm".  To those disappointed from the last movie, you better not be thinking of missing this!