First Time to Try Project Pie, Try It Too!

Yay for Project Pie in the South!

Project Pie is finally open along Commerce Avenue near Festival Mall Alabang! I was looking forward to trying it out as it now the present hype because I see it in all my social media feeds (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc). So after I went to church last Saturday, I invited a couple of my friends to go with me there for dinner.

(STRESSFUL SIDE STORY: SKIP IF YOU LIKE, READ AT YOUR OWN RISK)

When we went there I had trouble parking my car and we were roaming around the parking space for more than 10 minutes. I am sensing that it was very crowded in that area during that time. When we finally found a space to park, my car passed by the space a little. Two cars were waiting on the opposite sides and I was stuck so I had no choice but to put my reverse parking skills to the test. It was very stressful but through the help of manong guard and my friend, I was able to reverse park like a pro! Not to mention that it got my armpits slightly sweaty and I was stressed with the other cars waiting to pass. Hahahaha. Lesson: Try to learn reverse parking as early as possible!

HOW WAS IT?

When we went inside, my suspicions were right, it was indeed very crowded. It was full of afterwork peeps, curious students, shiny families and smoochy couples. It was a good thing that my other friend is already waiting for us in line. The servers look sweaty and stressed because of the increasing surge of people going in. This gave me a chance to look around and they had this "construction site theme" going on which was nice. Upon checking the menu, we can opt to have a pizza from scratch (we will pick from their toppings) or choose from their pre-made pizzas. We choose to have 3 whole pizzas, 2 savory pre-made pizzas and 1 dessert pizza.

Lei with one of our semi-customized pizzas :)

When it was our turn to "build" our pizza, it was pretty fast but the servers looked like they were interns or novices and they missed out some ingredients which we reminded them to place. I realized that we have to cut them some slack because they seem to be very overwhelmed with their tasks. The good thing with the service is that although it took quite a while for us to take our turn, putting the ingredients, the actual time for our pizzas to be cooked is relatively fast. Not to mention unlimited drinks! So I was happy in the end.

My favorite one! The one with Feta Cheese, and Jalapeno Peppers :D

The pizzas also tasted great and "authentic" if you know what I mean. The ingredients and dough tasted fresh and it excited me that we chose some of the ingredients on our own. What I loved most is the feta cheese, unique mushrooms and Jalapeno peppers that we decided to place. Three pizzas are enough for me to be full but since it was so good, I ate a total of five slices. Hahaha! So much for diet. All in all, my Project Pie experience is good though I think the "hype" has to die down, so that the people will have a more comfortable stay there. I had fun staring at the walls and reading the inspirational quotes from famous people such as Albert Einstein, Theodore Roosevelt, etc. It's a good conversation starter.

Project Pie Alabang is located at Block 28, Commerce Avenue, Alabang Muntinlupa City.

How is your Project Pie experience, and what's your favorite quote on the wall? Leave a comment below!

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8 Things to be Less and More this 2014

English: Bratislava; New Year 2005; FireWorks (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Many people keep telling statements such as "2014 is MY year!" or "New year, new me!". While it all sounds optimistic, it's very difficult to follow through new year resolutions if they're not realistic. That is why I have come up with a 'less and more' list since old habits die hard. We will have a harder time removing things we don't like in ourselves if we go sudden cold turkey. Gradual, step by step change is key. Here is my "Less and More" resolution this 2014:

1. LESS JUNK FOOD, MORE HEALTHY FOOD

Junk food isn't cool anymore. Yes, more and more people are becoming health-conscious nowadays and are taking measures to maintain a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise. Junk the junk food, that's why they're called junk in the first place. Now is the time to set realistic goals in your diet. You can either opt to minimize junk food (say, half a bag of chips or a bar of chocolates and share it to a friend), or choose healthier alternatives (raw veggies, nuts). This way, you can lose weight and minimize your chances of getting chronic diseases from an unhealthy diet.

2. LESS SOCIAL MEDIA, MORE ACTUAL CONVERSATIONS

Social media seemed to have trumped over our social lives and replaced actual meetups and conversations. This shouldn't be the case unless you want to be that guy who has 5000 Facebook friends who don't know him personally, or has 1.2 million followers on Twitter but is socially awkward in real life. Invest in actual conversations and relationships. Host a party, or have coffee with that long-time friend your haven't seen in years.

3. LESS SPENDING, MORE SAVING

Our consumerist culture subtly shows us that the people who are happier spend their money on material things. Though it's not really true that money can't buy you happiness, and money is a big factor in overall life satisfaction, I dare you to commit this year in saving money. Save money not just for you but for causes that you care about. Remember that blessings are given to us so we can share. Start saving small amounts daily, cut on unnecessary expenses (e.g. saving on electricity, impulse shopping) and make profit from things that you don't use anymore (e.g. garage sale or sell them online).

4. LESS COMPLAINTS, MORE GRATITUDE

It's too common for us to point out the things we don't want in our present status such as our health, finances, work, and the people we're with. Don't you notice that the more we complain, the more that we feel an overall sense of negativity in ourselves? Let 2014 be a year of gratitude for you. Instead of complaining on things you don't have, be thankful for the things you actually have. Write them down, and you'll be surprised that you have a lot to be thankful for.

5. LESS LAZINESS, MORE MOTIVATION

Our lives are comprised of time. Laziness wastes our time and consequently wastes our life. Gradually lessen your laziness by achieving the mindset that you may not have tomorrow and you should make the best of today, or even right now. If you can't find motivation within yourself, find motivation from a friend or ask God for motivation. You will be amazed with the things you can achieve just by lessening your procrastination and doing what the Nike quote says: "Just do it".

6. LESS NEGATIVITY, MORE POSITIVITY

Emotions and moods are powerful determiners of our decision-making. It is unhealthy to dwell on negative emotions such as anxiety, fear or anger towards something or someone. While it's also unhealthy to numb yourself of these emotions, it is best for us to feel it, let it out (in appropriate means), and let it go. Focus on positive things in your life, and use that inspiration to see your problems and opportunities of growth and change.

7. LESS HATE, MORE LOVE

Similar to negativity, hate brings about dissatisfaction in our relationships with people. The more we choose to dwell on hate or bitterness, the more we have a difficult time seeing love in other people and in ourselves. If you have two options, always choose to love. Always choose to forgive. Let go of any issues of hate, anger, bitterness towards people and learn to show love despite others' offenses.

8. LESS OF ME, MORE OF GOD

Focusing too much on ourselves, our own pursuits and interests brings about pride in our lives. Too much pride can make us selfish and destroys our relationship with people and with God. As C.S. Lewis states it:

"A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you."

Focus less on yourself and focus more on what God wants in your life. Focus less on material pursuits and seek Him above everything else because if you believe that He is God, He will want the best for you in all aspects of your life, whether it's your family, relationships, career or finances. 2014 is your year to dedicate, or rededicate your life to Him.

Happy new year everyone! God bless!

Love,

Geline

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