Lunch with Detsy

Aloha Everyone,

In observation of Ash Wednesday, J.J. ordered 80% vegetarian dishes. We ate and caught up with her family news.

Detsy’s daughter and son-in-law are scheduled to visit Manila with their “burrito twins” in June. Detsy was bubbly as she showed us their newest photographs including a couple of videos.

I mentioned to her that people love volunteering to babysit especially at this age when they can roll around but not yet walking.

J.J. and I hope to see them either in Sydney or in the Philippines.

Aloha -- Cathi

Hair & Nail Salon Appointments

Aloha Everyone,

Our last appointment for our haircuts was 3 weeks ago. Nick was surprised how quickly our hair grew.

We spent the next few hours pampered by 4 professionals who were there to serve us. A man was reclining in a sofa getting his face shaved, legs massaged, hair trimmed and colored, plus nails done. With my color by the time we finished, it was passed our lunch and siesta time. Nick was extremely happy with the results. He especially liked the organic color imported from Germany with no odor and no irritation to my scalp.

We paid $100 including the cost of services plus generous tips to 4 operators. They asked when we are coming back.

Aloha -- Cathi

Celebrating Girls Day!

Aloha Everyone,

Sugi was our choice for Girls Day lunch. J.J.’s plate was pretty much the same as our prior lunch there. I still loved Zarusoba. On this occasion, I added a couple of pieces of tempura shrimps on the side.

For dinner, we went to Fely J for our regular favorite meal. The only difference is the two of us shared HaloHalo for dessert. Sweet ending for Girls Day 2025 in the Philippines.

Aloha -- Cathi

Meeting of Albert Einstein & Charlie Chaplin

Aloha Everyone,

In 1931, premier of the film “City Lights” in Los Angeles brought Nobel Laureate Albert Einstein & one of the greatest silent comic artists of the world, Charlie Chaplin met.

Einstein: “What I most admire your art is universality.  You don’t say a word, yet the world understands you.”

Chaplin: “True.  But your glory is even greater!  The whole world admires you, even though they don’t understand a world of what you say.”

Aloha -- Cathi

1982 Drew Barrymore in Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show Interview

Aloha Everyone,

1982 Drew Barrymore in Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show Interview. Drew shocked Carson and his audience when she popped out her fake teeth to show how she practiced screams to get the part in Steven Spielberg’s film ET. 

Drew Barrymore is genuine, uninhibited and natural. Her responses are spontaneous and funny.

Aloha -- Cathi