Shoturday!

I barely hang-out with cousins but when cuz Karl comes home from the land down under, there ain’t no excuses!  So after closing the store yesterday, I showed up to his afternoon snacks invitation at Mom’s Eatery.  

The Bala Cousins
The afternoon snacks turned into dinner and after dinner were the drinks and the works!  
With Niece, Leigh Getting Kilig Over G2B!
Then we had a Balut 101 Tutorial!  Karl was so hesitant to eat balut at first but with BJ’s convincing powers, we made him eat the humble Filipino delicacy.
 
Master BJ Showing Karl the Step-by-Step Balut Eating Process
Balut Tastes Best with Sukang Pinakurat and Rock Salt
And There Goes Karl Slurping the Small Embryo of the Duck!
Congratulations, Karl!  You are now officially one of us!  Proud to be Pinoy, yo! 🙂  And these all happened under the Banyan Tree!  Wehe……
 
Ended the Night at Jollibee for Dawn Snacks
Thank you so much for a fun-filled Shoturday, cousins! 🙂  ‘Till next time!
 

Written by Mae Olandesca

Mary Rosalie “Mae” Olandesca is a licensed chemical engineer turned cosmetic regulatory specialist, writer, photographer, and creator of The Other Side of Mae. Originally from the Philippines and now exploring life in Canada, Mae believes that every place has a story—and that beauty can be found not only in extraordinary destinations, but also in the everyday moments we often overlook. Through her stories and photographs, she invites readers to explore beautiful places, discover everyday beauty, and reflect on the meaningful experiences that make life worth celebrating.

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