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This was my last day in Vegas. 

After attending mass, we went to Silverton Hotel. This isn't in the strip and its location, I am not sure if an RTC passes by it. However, I have always wanted to go there mainly because of their shark tank. I was a bit frustrated with the shark tanks back there since we weren't able to push through with the one in Mandalay Bay Hotel and the one in Legoland, California.




We entered Mi Casa restaurant to have our lunch. I forgot what these were but they're good and the serving was big. 



This is a sampler plate. I asked the waiter what their bestseller was 'cause if it was Mexican food in the US, I always went with burritos and I wanted something else that time so he suggested that I get this sampler plate. I liked the one on both ends - the left with pita bread and the right with cheese sauce on top.



Mi Casa Grill Cantina

From what I've heard, Silverton Hotel is quite popular among the Filipino community. Needless to say, there are a lot of concerts by the Filipino artists that are posted on their announcement board.

After eating lunch, we headed to the aquarium area and we chanced upon a mermaid show. 



I was just having this picture taken with her at the background but she approached and posed with me. :))



Funny that during my last three days there, I was able to do things that I have always wanted to do / or places that I wanted to go to. Nakasingit pa talaga 'tong Silverton eh. Katuwa. 



Indoor designs are very interesting. If you're renting a private car, have someone to drive you, or have the budget for a taxi, then better go out of your way and go to Silverton Hotel. 



Jubese. :))) Lampake. haha!


Another thing is this car wash. There was a smaller one in Maryland Parkway and I've always wondered how it felt like to be inside the car while it's being washed. My friend would then tell me to pay the $10 fee and we'll try it out. I was like, "Uhm no. Thank you."



So we went to Sam's Club near Silverton to do some grocery shopping and then headed to this car wash area. Grabe! Tuwang tuwa ako! hahaha! 



I was really amazed that I took a video of this and posted it on my Instagram account. By the way, that day was the last day of Spring and our temperature outside as seen in the car was 106 degrees Farenheit. 
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Planet Hollywood Hotel was my home for my last three days in Vegas. I stayed in a room at the 37th floor, it was city view with two double beds. Yep, two double beds even if I was alone. :))

Checking in, I was reminded of the movie What Happens in Vegas 'cause Planet Hollywood was the hotel were they stayed at. I felt kilig actually that once in this lifetime, I had the chance to stay there. hehe! So here below are some pictures I took while checked in. Although I will try not to be emotional nor remember all the emotions I had felt during those three days. 


For tourists, I think it's better to request a room with the Las Vegas Strip View just so you can enjoy looking at all the lights at night away from the noise. For me though, this one was perfect 'cause I wanted to look again at the places I've visited for the time that I lived there.



It must be because I didn't have television with me for the last almost three months that I couldn't pay attention anymore. Di siya nakakamiss. 'Yung mag-TV. 



This was the bathroom. 







I hurriedly took a bath, dressed up leaving this entire area a mess that Saturday morning 'cause I woke up late. I went back to the room and it was already cleaned by the housekeeper. Huhuhu. Work until you can afford to stay in a hotel every time? O just be the one to clean up after your mess? hahaha. K. Life. Sorry na.  



It was almost summer when I was staying there. I wanted to go out and explore the strip for the last time but looking at how hot it could be was kind of draining already that I decided to stay in my room and just rest. Afterall, ganda ganda naman ng room ko. 



I stayed on this bed while my things and my stuffed toy named Grace stayed at the other bed. 



It was pretty spacious room with designs that will make you feel as if you're a Hollywood Celebrity of some sort.



This was the night when I lost it. Feeling emotional and all. haha! But it was the first time for me so I handled it poorly. I should know better next time. Haha! I wish life gives me another chance to experience living in another country and the wisdom and strength to accept that it's just a phase and learn to move on as soon as possible.



Can you see MGM grand? That blue one on the right?

Although it may look pretty close, walking to there is hard. 



Sunset in Vegas.

Goodbye, my love. See you soon. :)




Overall, staying here in Planet Hollywood was fine. The staff were courteous and my room was always clean. Haha! There's also a buffet area called Spice Market by the casino which costs around $15 per person, plus a mall and it's along the strip. I just didn't have the time to go around the entire mall since I didn't have the time. 

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One of the many options in The Yard is Takami Gyozas and Okonomiyaki. It's a food stall selling Japanese dishes with a cheesy twist. 


They're one of the first food stalls you'll see on your right once you enter the The Yard so it's not hard to locate.

Above is the list of their menu as well as the prices of each food item.


Buffalo Chicken Gyoza

This one is a little bit spicy which is kinda given because this is a Buffalo Chicken Gyoza. Duh? Haha. 


Beef Bulgogi Gyoza

As someone who's not into eating spicy food, I prefer this over the Buffalo Chicken. I immediately took a bite of this once it came out so I kind of burnt my tongue there but all good. The balance of sweetness, saltiness and tanginess plus the sauces make this gyoza taste familiar while still being unique and interesting. 


Cheese Galore for the next food items.

No one's complaining, Takami! :))


Cheesy Bacon Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki is a savory pancake which batter usually has cabbage and scallions. According to Wikipedia, the name is derived from the word, "okonomi" meaning "how you like" and "yaki" meaning "grill." This given, there are a lot of toppings you can put on it that's why this is oftentimes called the "Japanese Pizza" as well. 

Takami's version with cheese, bacon, and bonito flakes are a good combination and wouldn't feel unfamiliar to our palate. One of the best I've tasted so far. Saka hindi nakakaumay. 



Torched in front of you, the Cheesy Chicken Teppan (top) and Cheesy Beef Gyudon (bottom) are great paired with rice but they're also good paired with alcohol. Sarap papakin eh! HAHAHA. (though I'm not sure if alcoholic beverages are served at The Yard)

Two pictures above are their group meals that are good for 2-3 persons. With the hefty servings and delicious viands, you definitely wouldn't go home disappointed. 


Because even if the flatlay arrangement looks good, my picture-taking skills are good enough to make it look bad. HAHAHA. 


Until next time, Takami! Will definitely be back for your Okonomiyaki, Chicken Teppan, and Bulgogi Gyoza!



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Thank you, Aldous and Takami! :))

A photo posted by Aldous Calubad (@team_aldous) on Oct 10, 2016 at 5:35am PDT
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I was out this evening for a quick grocery trip and then I headed to a bakeshop to buy pieces of bread which, by the way, just came out so they were still a bit hot.

  Believe me, working in the food industry is one tough job. If you're the lucky one, not only do you need to learn to prepare delicious food that will meet the expectations of your clients but you also need to talk to them face to face. If you're the luckier one, not only do you deal with bossy people but you also deal with people who'll degrade you in one way or another... they might be thinking that you serving their food makes you an instant slave to them which is definitely not the case. If you're luckiest one, you'll get shamed by your customer with your workmates and other customers around. 


As for me, there are times when I'd rather be the one to cook and there are times when I'd rather be the one to serve the food. All the time while hoping that I'll do a good job and wishing not to encounter rude, insensitive, and unreasonable people. But but but, who knows what kind of people you're getting, right? 

Anyway, back to the story. 

So there I was in line waiting for my turn to pay my order and then the old lady behind me (who looks sosyal), was asking the staff to have her bread sliced. 

Non-verbatim:

"Pa-slice naman 'yan."
"Mam, pano pong slice gagawin?"
"Kahit ano basta naka-slice."
Lapit si Ate na maghihiwa... "Mam, di po pwedeng i-slice kasi medyo mainit pa."
"Pahawak nga. Hindi naman mainit eh. Bakit hindi pwede?"
"Babagsak po kasi 'yung tinapay."
Nagsimila na siyang sumigaw... "What do you mean babagsak?"
Pinaliwanag ni Ate...
Galit na si Customer... "I don't care...."
Umalis na 'ko bago pa sila natapos mag-usap. 


May point naman pareho but I felt bad for Ate 'cause she was just doing her job tas ganun. There are just those times when what we want as customers are not possible. I know that I've had moments when I was the one who got mad but it's still a good thing that it never came to a point when I've embarrassed someone in front of many people and I've shouted at someone. Most of time, I just walk out. (don't know if that's a better thing to do)


Main point is Respect Begets Respect. People who are doing things for you and people working under you deserve to be treated with respect too. I will always admire people who know how to treat people who appear inferior to them with fairness and kindness. 


Who we are to encounter in our daily lives is something we have no control of but how we deal with others and how we deal with the way other people treat us is something within our control. So just choose to ignore whatever they're going to say and don't let them ruin your precious day. :)




Need something to read?

The Law of the Garbage Truck by David J. Pollay is a good one.


Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they look for a place to dump it. And if you let them, they’ll dump it on you. So when someone wants to dump on you, don’t take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Believe me. You’ll be happier.

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Kina-sosyal ko talaga 'tong 37th floor na 'to eh. hahaha!


I was on my way down the lobby when I took this picture.
Since it was the EDC weekend, most tourists don't really get a lot of sleep 'cause they obviously choose to party that whole weekend. So when someone entered the elevator and I was looking like I haven't gotten enough sleep like what I usually look like in the morning, he assumed that I attended the EDC too. haha! Imagine how stressed I looked. :))


If you're getting a room at Planet Hollywood, request the room facing the strip as much as possible especially if you're a tourist. I was fine with my room since it was facing the other areas that I frequented when I lived there so there was more drama to it. Haha!


Here is Las Vegas' airport where people get their luggages upon arrival. You'd have to take a train to get here from the main terminal. 


I have forgotten the heartbreak by now but it was well-documented in my Instagram posts. Just that I don't like to read them again. 


After airport, I decided to just go back to my hotel room and skip doing anything that afternoon. 


Don't be like me. Make use of all your time while you're in Vegas. Just be sad on your flight back home! haha! Lol. I was really feeling tired that day that I'd rather rest and make the most out of my hotel room. That was eventually a good idea because the last ten days that I spent in San Diego, California were tiring too! 

Ang floor number na kinasosyal ko. Haha! Never in my life did I thought that a day would come when I was alone, checked in at a hotel. Pero it did happen so more of this please!


That whole afternoon was spent watching television and just lying in bed. I think that was the first time I did nothing for an entire afternoon since I arrived in the States. 


Most of the pictures people see of Vegas are those from the Strip and Fremont. 

This is what the other part of Vegas look like. Before I arrived there, one of my friend who has been there before asked me, "Are you sure you're staying in Vegas? Disyerto lang paligid nun, baka ma-bore ka lang kasi walang magawa." Well, yes. I lived in the dessert, kind of far from the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown, my apartment didn't even have television but I never felt bored - not even once. Walang magawa? There are nearby casinos and starbucks and neighbors we can go to. Basta it was the kind of lifestyle that even with only three hours of sleep a day, I did not feel tired. Para sa'kin talaga that kind of lifestyle, universe. Isa pa please! European or other Asian Country naman! haha


I went down for a buffet dinner in Spice Market, the buffet of Planet Hollywood. 


Hahahaha. 


Thank you. HAHAHA.


My last night to walk around this part of the Las Vegas strip. I'm still happy for myself that I hadn't done something I know I'll regret greatly during the 80+ days that I lived in the Sin City. Hahaha! Nakain man ng sistema, very very light lang. <3


Thank you.
I'll miss you. 
See you again. 

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