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Looking at Two Sides

2010-08-26T07:38:00.010+08:00

It's almost a year now since I wrote my last entry here. There are so many things that have happened lately that I don't want to talk about but what is happening around me can't just be set aside in one corner. I know for a fact that each person is entitled to have his or her own opinion on things that are happening around. So, here I am writing and giving my opinion to what happened for this week. My mind is screaming and telling me that I should get these things in writing. So here it goes...

I know how delicate it is to talk about the hostage crisis that everyone tuned in to last Monday, August 21. News team from around the globe like CNN, BBC, ABC, and Hongkong local news are all simulcast and bringing live coverage of the Ex-policeman who held up a tourist bus and passengers are mostly Chinese nationals in Manila. The hostage lasted I think 10 or 11 hours. I won't elaborate more on what happened within those hours for I'm sure many know what happened. I would like to elaborate more regarding how our local government handled the situation on my own opinion. I'm no policeman or related to any of those investigators or any committee involving taking control of the situation. But what I don't understand is that why it took so long for the authorities to negotiate with the hostage taker? The hostage taker is asking for the police force to give him back his job and to go over or review his charges for misconduct in the office of the Ombudsman. Would it be simple that the negotiator told the ex-cop that they will look into it ASAP? And that they took it into writing or legal documents that they will review the charges or look into what they can do to get him back his job. Legal document that would be signed by people in authority that could help the ex-cop in this situation. I would think that if the ex-cop have a legal document at hand, it have ended up the hostage peacefully. Yes, they did shown him a document from the Ombudsman but the hostage taker just said that it is all trash! At that time they should have not let the hostage taker look at the document that even the authorities know that it won't do them any good. I think they only showed that document thinking that they could buy more time for negotiation or the hostage taker will take the document and just surrender. The incident might have ended up around 5:00 in the afternoon if not for the incident happened to the hostage taker's brother. The hostage taker's brother is also a policeman but seen near the tourist bus wearing civilian clothes and carrying a pistol. Later on, the hostage taker's brother was disarmed and arrested for authorities think that he is an accomplish. The hostage taker seen all these on live television because the tourist bus has a television installed in. This provoked the hostage taker to kill the 8 Chinese nationals ending the hostage crisis sadly after a sniper took shot of the hostage taker when he appeared unintentionally at the door of the tourist bus.

If you look at the whole situation from start to finish, both the hostage taker and the passengers of the tourist bus are all victims of injustice system in the country. Why you ask? Because first what provoked the hostage taker former Senior Inspector Rolando del Rosario Mendoza to do such thing is the slow movement of his case in the Ombudsman regarding charges such as robbery, robbery-extortion, grave threats and physical injuries. All the neighbors, friends, and former colleague of the ex-cop are telling people how kind he was and that he is planning to run as Barangay Captain this coming barangay elections. So what he has turned out to be last Monday is a shock to many who knew him. So it's not the media or ground commander nor the negotiator be blamed for this incident. If not for the slow movement of the case of the former cop, no 8 Chinese nationals were killed including Mendoza. The ex-cop is just seeking justice. I hope that something good will turn out after all these incident.

Let's go for the lighter side of week. August 22, all are watching and stay tuned again to their television and on the internet but not for what happened yesterday. All eyes as the beautiful ladies of 83 countries strutted their way on stage for the Miss Universe pageant. Of course with the news regarding the online poll voting, all Filipinos are excited that the country's representative Maria Venus Raj will win the title. As the top 15 were called in, excitement drew all Filipinos to stay tuned until the end of the pageant. All across the globe, people are waiting who will be crowned as Miss Universe 2010. And so the top 10 are called in, Venus Raj is among them and all Filipinos are cheering and jumping. Before Miss Venus represented our country for the Miss Universe, she had undergone some problem because of her nationality. She was born out of wedlock in Doha, Qatar but when her parents separated, she was brought to Bato, Camarines Sur in the Region of Bicol in the Eastern part of Luzon, Philippines. She went through legal matters to fight for her crown after she was declared Bb. Pilipinas-Miss Universe. The organizers of the Bb. Pilipinas said that they will return the title Bb. Pilipinas-Miss Universe to Miss Venus Raj, if she will be able to get a Philippine passport from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). After I think 3 to 5 months of undergoing legal matters, she finally got her Philippine passport and got her crown back as Bb. Pilipinas-Miss Universe and the rest is history.

As she was called in for final questioning for the Miss Universe pageant and as one of the top 10 finalists, everyone is at the edge of their seats. Judge number 2 William Baldwin, one of the foreign actors asked the question to Miss Venus, "What is the one big mistake you've made in your life and what did you do to correct it?". And Miss Venus answered "You know what, sir, in my 22 years of existence, I can say that there's nothing major, major, I mean, problem that I've done in my life because I'm very confident with my family, with the love that they are giving to me. So, thank you so much that I'm here. Thank you, thank you so much!". That lead her to 4th runner-up Miss Universe 2010. Even though Miss Mexico is the winner of the title Miss Universe 2010, Miss Venus Raj is the much talked about contestant in the said pageant.

Because of the word "Major Major" that she said, she became world wide famous as of this writing. Hmmmm... it means no big deal? bonggang bongga? Because she's nervous, she just spilled the words that came first into her mind to answer the question. I know the feeling how it is to answer a question when you are nervous.. Congrats Venus! Filipino people are proud of you! Mabuhay!

You can see her Facebook Fan page here

Remembering Marky...

2009-12-10T12:40:00.009+08:00

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A year have passed.. I still remember him. I'm not an avid fan but I like the way he groove and move to the beat. A mysterious death caused thousands of his fans asking what had happened to him. Today marks a year of Marky Cielo's passing. I was browsing the Internet and checking if there are news or writings to mark this day for Marky but I could not find one. Even pep.ph, the number one entertainment portal do not have any article to mark one year of Marky's passing. I hope he is not yet forgotten by the people. Let us not forget to pray for him. May he rest now in peace and the angels guide and welcome him to the kingdom of God.

Here are some of his videos:

Thank you and Farewell to the Mother of Democracy

2009-08-05T10:45:00.006+08:00

As I write this entry, Kris Aquino, daugther of the late Former President Corazon "Cory" Aquino has just finished her message to the Filipino People. There is saddness all over the nation today. Even the heavens is at mourn because it is raining outside and I hope that later the sun would come out and renew the hope of every Filipino people. There are thousands of people in the streets of Metro Manila, Philippines. Especially near the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros were the last mass for the late Tita Cory is about to finish as I write this entry. Yes, it is a national holiday today in the Philippines but it's a day of mourn and saddness. Now that Tita Cory is moving on and going back to Lords kingdom in heaven, I don't know if there will be someone in the future that would be like Tita Cory but what I'm sure that she is one of a kind. An icon, a star that would always shine in the hearts of every Filipino in every Nation. It's not easy to let her go but it's time. This is God's time. I hope the coming generation will somehow to get to know her through books and the faster growing technology of the internet. She will not be forgotten, not at all. She is the one and only mother of democracy and mother of the Filipino people. It's not goodbye, for she will be there up above the heavens looking down to every Filipinos. Another Angel and Mother of all looking through.

As her casket exits the Manila Cathedral, people were clapping and shouting "Cory! Cory! Cory!"

This is how I want to picture her in my mind, forever. Until then Tita Cory...

To know more about Former Philippine President Corazon C. Aquino click here

Photo courtesy of www.gmanews.tv

Philippines in Mourn.. Thank you Tita Cory...

2009-08-01T06:27:00.013+08:00

I was still at work when the news broke. Former President Corazon C. Aquino died this morning 3:18am PST at the Makati Medical Center. She died at her sleep due to cardio-respiratory arrest. She is battling colon cancer for 1 year and 4 months. Her remains will be brought to Heritage Park and funeral service in La Salle Greenhills. Another icon died this year. Let us pray for her. It is a sad morning here in the Philippines. May our former president Cory rest in peace and rejoin her late husband Benigno "Ninoy" Aguino. This August 21 is the death anniversary of Ninoy.

Former President Cory Aquino led the people of the Philippines to democracy in the Edsa People Power Revolution in 1986. I was only a kid at that time and I remembered I was jumping for joy because it was declared no classes at that time. I was not aware of the events during those times. She was a symbol of hope during her time as the president of the Philippines. Color Yellow is her trade mark with the "L" sign or Laban sign . Up to her last strength, she showed the people that she cares for the country and her faith gave her strength. She is the very first woman president not only in the Philippines but in the whole Asia. And she changed the Philippine Constitution of 1987 and the start of democracy in the Philippine after the Marcos regime. February 25, 1986, Cory Aquino pledged as the first woman president of the Philippines. Her term as the president lasted until 1993. Let us pay tribute to Tita Cory by remembering what she did for our country, her contribution and faith. My condolences to the Cojuangco and Aquino Family.

Former President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino
January 25, 1933 - August 1, 2009

My grandmother, mother of my father, died too because of colon cancer in August 30, 2002. It was a year and 7 months battle for my grandmother. She too died in her sleep. I'm not bragging, but, my late grandmother almost looks-like the late Tita Cory.

As of 7:45am, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who is currently at Washington D.C. for her visit to President Barrack Obama, gave her message on national television for the late former President Cory Aquino. She said that, Cory Aquino is the leader of Filipino Democracy. Also President Gloria declared a 10 day period of National Mourning.

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Watch your Health!

2009-07-26T00:01:00.002+08:00

Last week I received an email from one of my colleagues at work. I opened the email and saw that it is about a Chinese doctor who survived Lung Cancer. As I go along reading, it is about living a healthy lifestyle. That medicines are not always a way to cure ones sickness. It also about Dr. Tom Wu's book about health. I can't understand the title of the book because it is in Chinese but the email said that it is about 100 ways to stay healthy and eating what is right. I got interested on the topic and researched further and there is an online article I found dated April 2006. The title of the article is Let Medicine be Your Food and Food be Your Medicine - Hippocrates. It talks about healing and staying healthy the natural way and not other people are currently doing like taking pills to stay fit and taking advantage of the new technology.

Dr. Tom Wu
Photo from the Internet

Reading further on the email I have received, Dr Wu's principle is to strengthen the immune system, and avoid medication as much as possible. In his book, he offers the following guidelines to good health:

1. Have at least three bowel movements a day.

Other health experts may advise one bowel movement a day, but Dr Wu says that's not enough. You need three to four bowel movements a day in order to excrete all the accumulated feces from your intestine. Your liver will not be overburdened and it also helps reduce cholesterol in your body.

2. Drink at least three glasses of fruit or vegetable smoothies each day.

This is a way to ingest enough phytochemicals to strengthen the body's cells and immune system. Use not only the flesh, but also the skin and seeds of fruits and vegetables to make smoothies, as they are rich in phytochemicals. Most of the fruit seeds have small amounts of cyanide which kill bacteria and viruses without damaging the body.

Actually the recommended smoothie diet is six glasses a day, two in the morning, one before lunch, two more in the afternoon, and one more before dinner. However, if that's too much, you may start with three glasses a day. Use a high powered blender (at least three horsepower) as it can release phytochemicals from the fibre. It's best to choose sour fruits like green or red apples, grapes, pineapples, kiwi and lime.

3. Sunbathe 30 minutes daily.

We often hear that the Sun's UV rays will damage our skin, and many people apply sunblock before going out. But Dr Wu says the opposite. He says the UV rays will help convert cholesterol underneath the skin into vitamin A which helps moisten the skin and
prevent skin cancer, and also vitamin D that helps prevent colds, osteoporosis, and certain kinds of cancer.

"Therefore, use the Sun. Expose yourself to sunlight about one-half hour a day, at noon or another appropriate time based on your local climate. The Sun will make you healthier," says Dr Wu.

4. Exercise 30 minutes a day.

Don't exercise for more than 30 minutes. If you go beyond that, your body will be overworked. "If you do it more than half an hour, that will become labour, not exercise. Your heart and your body will be working too hard," he says.

5. Shower with hot, then cold water.

Try an alternating cold and hot water shower: Three minutes of hot water followed by 30 seconds of cold water, then repeat twice more. This process will bring a rush of blood and energy to your body. It helps increase your immune system, blood circulation, and metabolism.

6. Drink a lot of water, in the correct way.

How much water you need to drink each day depends on your specific situation. If your office is air-conditioned, drinking six glasses of water a day is enough. If your work involves lots of walking, you have to drink 8-10 glasses a day. If you work under the hot sun, then 10-12 glasses of water are required.

The way you drink is also important. The correct way is to sip it little by little, to give your body cells time to absorb the water. If you drink the whole glass down at once, your cells can't absorb it all, and the water will be excreted as urine.

7. Eat according to your blood type.

Your blood type determines what you should eat. Eating the wrong foods will make you sick.

People with blood type O have to eat a certain amount of meat. If they eat only vegetables for a long time, their body won't absorb all the substances they need to strengthen their immune system. The recommended diet for this group is 75% vegetables, 10% fruits, 10% meat, seafood and goat's milk (avoid cow's milk), and 5% grains.

People with blood type A, however should avoid milk and meat, while increasing grains and fruits. People with blood type B should also avoid meat, while those with blood type AB should avoid chicken and beef.

8. Eat according to your biological clock.

Every human being has a biological clock that tells us when to eat, sleep, and wake up. If you don't follow your biological clock, the organs will lose their balance. Toxins and wastes won't be excreted from your body, and soon you'll get sick.

According to Dr Wu, the biological clock is divided into three phases.

From 4am to noon is the time for bowel movements, so in the morning you should eat foods with lots of fibre. Fruit and vegetable smoothies are recommended.

From noon to 8pm, your body will absorb food so lunch is the most important meal. A vegetable salad with grains is recommended. Fish or boiled eggs can be added to your lunch. Avoid meat at dinner as the amino acids in the meat will disturb your sleep. Try to finish dinner by 6pm.

From 8pm to 4am, the nutrients and energy from food will be distributed throughout your body organs. The golden time for your sleep is between 10pm and 2am, as your immune and self-healing system will function at its best.

Dr Wu says people get sick because they eat the wrong foods. Fried food, for example, causes blockage in the arteries, bad circulation, cholesterol, and heart disease. "Instead of taking a cholesterol lowering drug, I would urge them to stop eating greasy food. My suggestion is to eat clean food, which is high in phytochemicals," he says.

Phytochemicals are natural cleansing agents that will help rid plaque from your arteries. They come from natural foods such as vegetables, fruits with their seeds, and common garden herbs. Phytochemicals will nourish the body's cells so they can fight against any foreign substances that invade your body.

With those mentioned above, I think it's time that we check what we eat on a daily basis and somehow be cautious of what we take in.

The Time Traveller's Wife (2009)

2009-07-23T12:37:00.012+08:00

After P.S. I Love You shown in the big screen, here comes The Time Traveller's Wife. Be ready for another romantic film that will get you goose bumps once again. This is another bestseller novel put in the big screen.

The book and movie is about Henry DeTamble (born 1963), a librarian at the Newberry Library in Chicago, and his wife, Clare Abshire (born 1971), an artist who makes paper sculptures. Henry has a rare genetic disorder, which comes to be known as Chrono-Displacement, that causes him to involuntarily travel through time. When 20-year-old Clare meets 28-year-old Henry at the Newberry Library in 1991 at the opening of the novel, he has never seen her before, although she has known him most of her life.

Starring Eric Bana as Henry Detamble and Rachel McAdams as Claire Abshire. I know that this story can be somehow tiring because it's waiting and waiting for the one you love to get back to you. In the story, you won't know when your love one will return to you after disappearing over and over again. But patience is still a virtue. Adventure, romance, drama and science fiction all rolled into this movie showing this August 14, 2009. Check out the trailer.

Question is, will you also do the same and wait for the one you love?

Video credit: hitfixcom
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Salad anyone?

2009-07-20T10:03:00.005+08:00

Yesterday after I got off from work I craved for salad. For my stomach and taste buds are telling me that I had enough meat and meat and meat for the whole week. Since there are lots of salads or should I say "types" or "kinds" of salad, I don't know which one I want to have. I usually eat Chef salad at Shakey's. I like salted eggs but not too much of that on my Chef salad. Too much of everything is bad for everyone's health. Yeah talk about of too much I need to get back in shape. Yeah I know your asking why I said that wherein if your reading my blog, you will read that I am playing lawn tennis. Well, weather here in the Philippines is not good lately. In the morning it rains and in the afternoon Mr. Sunny is way up high with all might light... then vice versa. With this kind of weather, even a kid can't go out and play. This is the scenario almost everyday and with that almost all my colleague are still going to work with colds, cough and a bit of flu. My colleague that I am sitting next to for the past week, until now, is coughing and she said that her throat is itchy. I just hope I won't catch any of those at work.

All right, salad salad salad, that's what I want to eat. When you say Salad, it contains lots of veggies especially green leafy lettuce. But I am wondering if there is another meaning for Salad so I checked Wikipedia and saw that the term Salad originated as the common name for schizophasia, a symptom of various mental illnesses. Schizophasia produces language that is not meaningful and might or might not be grammatical. "Salad" indicates that the words are tossed together randomly. Weird meaning for me but it is good for me. Ironic?

So I went to Shakey's one of my favorite restaurant, and checked their menu under salad and my eyes caught "Mandarin Salad". Hmmm.. I've never tried this one before. So I ordered Mandarin Salad with Honey Mustard dip and here it is..

The salad contains fresh green crunchy leafy lettuce, shredded carrots, minced cucumber, whole corn and ofcourse when you say Mandarin, there is the orange. Sliced sweet mandarin oranges on the salad. It is healthy, refreshing and sweet!

Toys and Collectibles

2009-07-16T23:30:00.002+08:00

This is the toy and collectibles exhibit that I am referring to on my post July 8. Young, old and young at heart gathered to see the exhibits. There were lots of people at the Event Center of SM City Clark, Angeles City, Philippines. I remember when I was a kid, I keep a toy collections of G.I. Joe's, matchbox and little toy soldiers with battle tanks and some Ghostbuster action figures. I don't know where I have put those now. Here are some of the toys and collectibles I have taken at the exhibit last month. Sorry I don't have a high end camera for some of the photos are a bit dark and blur.

Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman

Lord of the Rings Trilogy

Iron Man

Batman on Batcycle

Superman/Clark Kent

Yes, Captain Barbell has it's own action figure. Captain Barbell is our local super hero here in the Philippines. He is like Superman.

Batmobile

There you go. Those are some of the action figures at the exhibit. There are also NBA players, characters from Disney like Lion King, Disney Princesses, Tarzan, and much more. I can't get photos of all the action figures at the exhibit because kids all around me especially those who are near the toys won't budge, LOLz!

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Happy 6th Anniversary yesterday Tsinantsinku! Love you! Mwah! Nope I won't post our very first photos together here nor those some years back.. I know what your thinking hehehe...

The King of Pop will remain in our lives forever

2009-07-10T13:05:00.006+08:00

I was surfing the net and saw these videos and I just thought of sharing them to all of you... MJ forever... May he rest in peace... He will be remembered...

His last rehersals and appearnce in Japan (2007).

Autobots let's roll out!

2009-07-08T09:17:00.003+08:00

I have been busy for the past weeks, 2 weeks I think. Well, I just had to stop for awhile and take my eyes off the internet and went back to watching TV and getting more sleep. I really had to take time out from the internet world and go back to basics. I was missing so much that's why I haven't updated my blog lately. Sorry guys and gals.

Last June 24, I was one of the lucky employees of our company who went to attend our General Assembly. Why lucky you asked? Because our company decided to set our General Assembly at the SM Cinema, SM City Clark and at the same time treat us to a popcorn and soda to watch the first showing day of Transformers II: Revenge of the Fallen. Well, there are many who wanted to watch the first screening day of the movie and many are in line to get movie tickets to catch the movie on it's first day. For me and my colleauges, no need to go in line and buy tickets for our company already have seats for us plus bucket of popcorn and one big soda to enjoy. Everyone is excited to watch the movie after our site director of our company gave us a heads up on what to expect with regards to our work. The movie somewhat relates to us because we are in the transformation or transforming stage of our company. What is that you asked? Well, can't tell you, it's a secret hehehe. We just enjoyed the movie.

I like part 2 better than the first one because they inject some humor, humor that made me laughed and almost choked from the popcorn I was eating hehehe. After the movie, there are some transformers action figures on display at the entertainment center of SM City. And here are some of the action figures (some of the photos are a bit blurry. I don't have a high end camera).

These action figures are owned by the members of the Pampanga Toy Collectors Club (PTCC). They also had a toy and collectibles exhibit last Father's Day at SM City Clark. I will post some of the photos I took at the exhibit on my next blog. I hope there will be a part 3 transformers movie.The movie is still showing and I'll watch it again.

Rest in Peace King of Pop... 1958-2009

2009-06-26T09:11:00.008+08:00

This morning at 7:45am Philippine time, I just arrived from work and as I entered our living room and my father is watching the local news, I gasped for air and was in shock because what is on the news is unbelievable, really! The news anchor just said that Michael Jackson is found dead at his residence in Los Angeles, California. I was stunned and starring at the television screen with wide eyes and all ears. It said that he had cardiac arrest and they said that he died at the UCLA Medical Center. At the age of 50 he died and I hope he may rest in peace.

I grew up watching him dance and listening to his music. I was still a kid back then. I remembered I was imitating his hairstyle when I was I think 5 or 7 years old same with the way he dress during those days. I learned dancing by just watching him move and groove on television. I know there are a lot of negative things that he had done in the late 90's, but to me he is still the one and only King of Pop. I heard last month or April I think that he will be doing a last curtain call concert in Europe this July. How sad that he didn't make it. He must have gone through a lot of stress and pressure these past few days that lead to his death. I hope the media will not make a circus out of his death. My condolences to his family and friends.

Now two of my top icons and idols in the entertainment industry had passed away this year. First it was Francis "Kiko" Magalona and now Michael Jackson. It's really sad for me. Two icons, two idols, left this earth. It's another loss in the entertainment industry but I hope their legacy will live on... Rest in peace my idols. May God Bless you both.

The Foundation and Man of the House..

2009-06-21T07:03:00.005+08:00

Last year on my post about Father's Day, I have told you about my Father and the things that he did and taught to me when I was still a kid. My Father is a quiet person and one thing that he don't want to do, is to pose for the camera to get his photo, LOLz! He just simply shrugged or hide whenever I am holding the camera on him to get his photo that is why some of the photo I took where he is in them are mostly stolen shots hehehe!

Today is not only Father's day, I mean biological father's day but also for our Uncles, Big Brothers and Grandfathers who are there and stand as our Daddy or takes care of us like a father does. I remember my Grandfather, my father's daddy. When my Tatay is not around, he is there to be my daddy for a day. He died in March 1998 after his 73rd birthday due to complications and he was undergoing dialysis at that time. It was like losing a father at that time. He was a good adviser and as I was growing up as a teenager, he never let a day pass without checking on me and my siblings. I remember that after Tatay taught me how to drive, he goes out with me driving since I don't have a license at that time just a student license. We drive around Clark Air Base and go to duty free shops. Sometimes when he has to go to the doctor for a checkup he lets me drive. By the way, my Grandfather was a retired veteran. He was an Airplane mechanic back then. Tatay told me that when he was still a child, my Grandfather is out of the country mostly and stays in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and sometimes in Thailand. There was a time that my father's whole family were migrated to Laos. Laos, formally known as the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), is one of the poorest nations in South-East Asia. A mountainous and landlocked country, Laos shares borders with Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, Thailand to the west, and Myanmar and China to the north. I think my Grandfather was one time assigned at Laos that's why my Tatay with my Grandmother and two uncles were migrated there.

When I was born, Grandfather always come home from abroad to see me and bring me lots of toys. He retired in service when I was in grade 3 I think that was in the late 80's because that's the time I remembered that I was always being taken care by him almost everyday and drops me off to school. I learned how to whistle at the age of 5 through my grandfather.

To my Tatay, my BFF's dad and my Grandfather... Happy Father's day to all Dad's, Grandfather and Uncles out there!

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Remembering... Stand Up! Act Now!

2009-06-12T04:06:00.018+08:00

Today marks the 111 year of Philippine Independence. June 12, 1898 concludes the Spanish-American war. Filipino revolutionary forces under General Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed the sovereignty and independence of the Philippine Islands from the colonial rule of Spain. The declaration, however, was not recognized by the United States or Spain, and was not generally recognized by other nations. The Spanish government ceded the Philippines to the United States in the 1898 Treaty of Paris, in consideration for an indemnity for Spanish expenses and assets loss.

The Philippines celebrates its Independence Day in recognition of June 12, 1898, when the Philippines declared its independence from Spain, although its independence was only recognized on July 4, 1946, by the United States. From 1946 to 1961, Independence Day was observed on July 4 each year, but then President Diosdado Macapagal, upon the advice of some historians, reverted to the June 12 date, which up to that time had been observed as Flag Day in the Philippines. In place of the old Independence Day, President Macapagal created Filipino-American Friendship Day on July 4.

Everyone wants to be free. Freedom and Peace is what everyone wants regardless of nationality. Independence is the self-government of a nation, country, or state by its residents and population, or some portion thereof, generally exercising sovereignty. Sovereignty is the exclusive right to exercise, within a specific territory, the functions of a Nation-state and be answerable to no higher authority. It is an important part of the three main political perspectives of realism, rationalism, and internationalism, as these three theories differ most in their views on sovereignty. Sovereignty has existed throughout history, from the time of the Romans through to the present day, although it has changed in its definition, concept, and application throughout, I won't dig in through further because it might just cause confusion in the end.

I think almost everyone exercise their freedom by choosing what they want. But not all that everyone wants are acceptable. There are rules and laws to be considered and followed. But for me, I exercise my freedom to chose when it's election time here in the Philippines. I can chose who I want to lead in this country. I'm not into politics but ofcourse I chose wisely who I want to lead. Next year, in the year 2010 of May, we will be voting/electing a new president for the republic of the Philippines. I cannot say who I wish to be the next president at this time but ofcourse it is best to chose wisely. At this time, those who wish to run for candidacy are already giving hints to the public that they wish to be next president and vice president. Aside from those seats, I think we will also be voting for other local government position. What's new in the coming 2010 elections is the automated voting. I hope through this one, there will no longer be flying voters or switching and adding of votes.

What just scares me is that hackers might hack the system and poof! everything changes and manipulated in just one click. Remember that the highly secured system of Pentagon was hacked before. Some people are under estimating the power of the world wide web. This system is very much powerful and if one knows the ups and downs of the internet, it will just be easy peasy. I just hope that all precautionary measures are handled properly by our Commission on Elections (COMELEC). I'm not under estimating their capability, but it's best that they have plan B. Also, 7 Billion pesos of equipment to be used for the automated voting must be worth it.

Last Wednesday, June 10, thousands of people gathered in Makati City the business capital of the Philippines to make a stand and voice out their thoughts and feeling about the Constituent Assembly of the Philippines. Constituent assembly or "con-ass" is one of the three modes in which the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines could be amended or revised. The other two modes are via People's Initiative and Constitutional Convention. The bicameral Philippine Congress (Senate and the House of Representatives) is in a Constituent assembly mode when they formally convene to propose amendments or revisions to the 1987 constitution; and under Article XVII of the Constitution of the Philippines, upon a vote of three-fourths of all its Members. The process of amending or revising the 1987 constitution of the Philippines is popularly known to many Filipinos as Charter Change. Any proposed amendment or revision to the 1987 Constitution shall only be valid when ratified by the majority of Filipinos in a plebiscite.

Personally, I don't agree in changing the constitution of the Philippines. I think it will just make things worse in the Philippines' Government. Why not do or act on other things instead of making amendments in changing the constitution? There are still people who are jobless and those who cannot bring food to the table. There are still many who are homeless. Others have homes but the land they call home do not belong to them. What happened to free education? My brother cannot finish his course for four straight years because we cannot pay his tuition fee so he has to stop atleast one year. One time someone asked me, isn't it there is study now pay later? I replied there is none! That only appears on the 500 pesos bill but I don't see that into reality. There are a lot of things that our country need. I hope those who will be elected in the 2010 elections can do more..... this time....

It's Independence Day
to all Filipinos World Wide

Photos taken from
Abacan Bridge, Angeles City, Philippines

Brain clog and a poem on the side

2009-05-30T10:48:00.004+08:00

I wanted to reply to those who stopped and took a moment of their time to post their comments on my post but my brain don't permit it. Lately, I am having headaches that I can't describe. Sometimes it is painful sometimes it's tolerable. When I go home from work, I just want to sleep and wake up feeling bloated and don't have the appetite to eat. To all those who stop and read my blog and comment, I sincerely thank you all. I'll find time to reply to you back soon

I think our Brain is the most powerful among our body parts/organs. When we get headaches and the meds that we take don't cure the ache, off to bed we go. Lots of meds to cure headaches but there is one that will suit us. As I am writing this post, I'm already feeling sleepy and hoping that when I wake up later, I won't feel bloated again. Or else off to work I go with an empty stomach due to loss of appetite to eat..

Speaking of clogs, I was able to somehow clean my room and somehow relieved it from clogs and clutters. I found my old CDs, diskettes way back in college and before diskettes, floppy disks. Yes! I still have those old floppy disks tucked in my old books back in college. Oh yeah, and later is our very first high school batch reunion that I can't attend to because I need to sleep 'coz I got to work tonight.

Going back to the clutter and old stuffs I found in my room, finally I found the little diary I kept when I was in high school. It is a diary where I wrote some of my poems. Yes I write poems when I was in high school and I was also looking for my drawing book, but I couldn't find it. I was also doing some sketches and drawings during my elementary and high school days just to cure my boredom from watching my late grand ma's merchandising store.

Let me share to you one of the poems I wrote back then.

My Friend, My Love

Everyday I see you in school
And whenever I see you, my heart pounds heavily
When our paths cross you say a simple "Hi"
And hold my hands

If I don't see your face nor your shadow
You couldn't tell what my face looks like
And see you with another person
Something in my heart, that I don't understand

And when I am with you
You can't tell how happy I am
But what I feel for you, you don't know
You only know that we are just Friends

--- Justkyut
Tuesday, 6pm
October 15, 1996

Let's pause for a commercial break

2009-05-20T11:24:00.003+08:00

Nowadays, I seldom watch TV because I spend my time after work playing lawn tennis or surfing the net. One time I was watching a evening program and there are always commercial breaks. Not just one commercial but several of them especially if the program is being watched by many and hitting high ratings. I was tired of watching many infomercials and other commercials and I was about to switch channel when a new commercial came up.

I didn't switch the channel and watch the commercial. The commercial is about a little kid (bulilit is what we call little kids ages 1-5 in the Philippines) and she is living in a big new house. The commercial is for Camella homes endorsement. Camella homes is one of the housing developer in the Philippines. As I was watching the commercial, the kid thought she is living in a small house that's why she is moving little by little around the house and finally she realizes that she is now living in a big new home. The kid is cute! And I wonder who she is for that is the first time I saw the kid on national television.

Almost everyone at my work is talking about the commercial and the kid. I searched the internet for the commercial and I found it. I want to share it to you and I also found out that her name is Cha-Cha Canete. She is 4 years old. She once played in the noontime show at Eat Bulaga called Kontrapelo. I found a video too when she played at the noontime show.

Here is the commercial and the video when she played,

Hey! It's all about Nhey!

2009-05-14T00:01:00.000+08:00

It has been 35 years... You were a kid, teenager, now a lady and mother. Second to 5 siblings and you are all girls. Blessed with 2 lovely daughters. I was not with you all through those years, nonetheless, I am part of those 35 years. Am I right BFF?

I can't tell everything about her in those years of her life but I can tell you about her when I became part of her. It all started early 90's. I have vivid memories of those times since I was in my elementary. I won't go into details but that's the first time we have met. I think she was in her 3rd or 4th year in college taking Education course. She was one of our practice teacher and mentor. After I graduated elementary, I no longer saw her. Then destiny let us be re-united after 10 years. Destined that I give her a nudge or shake on her shoulders and wake her up to her wits and senses. Sometimes she needed that. And what I don't like most about her is that she keeps herself from all people when she has a problem. Well that's her and I'm not planning to change her. I love her for what she is now..

I have been talking all about her and forgot to introduce her, sorry about that. I have been mentioning her in some of my blog post. She is Nhey Sison or Benilda Lacap Sison for long, LOL! She writes comments on my blog posts as Viper and she is no ther than my BFF! I won't reveal all about her today because it's her special day. Yup, it's her Birthday! How old is she you asked? Better read again the beginning of this blog post but mind you, age is only a number.

Nhey

I'm very proud of her because she stand as a father and mother, best friend and good provider to her 2 daughter. And obedient, helpful, reliable sibling and daughter to her parents. She is hard-working, competent, humble, God-fearing, a good leader, loving, sweet, patient and there are a lot more! As a friend, she will give you whatever she can give. For me, she is a superwoman and miss independent. She has her ups and downs, well everyone has that. She's not perfect, but she is for me and in her own rights.

Nhey's daugthers, Bea and Joby

She is a flexible person. She works hard for the benefit of her family especially for her daughters. Even if she is tired from work, she make sure that everything is okay with her kids. Also takes quality or bonding time wit her kids. When kids have classes, she make sure that all homework are done and reviews them with their lessons at school. With that, kids are among the top of their class.

Nhey loves to read any reading material. She also writes short stories and poems. She loves to watch Korean novelas on the Internet and movies that are romantic, but if you are watching with her make sure that you have a box of tissue ready for wiping her tears because she gets too emotional just by watching those drama stories. So she can't watch with my mother or else the place would be flooded, LOL!

Well, we are both emotional, we love nature and likes listening to Jennifer Lopez's (JLO) songs. Aside from writing, she loves to dance and sing. We are both music lovers. There are things that only us understands and we cannot or don't know how to explain them. She has lots and lots of admirers and some stalkers and after this post, they might be more on the way and I hope they are not stalkers. She's a typical Filipina, simple, morena and beautiful. But we don't know hot to cook dishes, we just love to eat, LOL!

Hmmm... what else... Okay I won't reveal more about her cause she might throw things at me the next time we meet. Peace BFF hehehe...

I won't tell here what is the name I call my BFF, that is between her and me. But my message to you my BFF is (and I'm always telling you) I'm here always at your side even though we don't often see each other or communicate all the time. I'm just here waiting for you to shout my name and you know how and where to reach me. You know me, less talk and more actions.

To you my BFF, I wish you happiness, good health, success and strength in your life. I pray that God give you His abundant blessings and keeps you safe. I wish that what your heart's desire will come true.

For the Light and Lady of the house

2009-05-10T00:01:00.002+08:00

I believe in actions speaks louder than words. But in times like this that I would like others to know how do I feel... Words are golden *wink*

These are the messages I say not only to my Mom, my BFF's Mom and my BFF but to all the Mommy, Mother, Nanay, Mudra, Mamang, Mom in the whole wide world. Also to those non-biological Mothers out there. Here are my messages,

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Have you hug your mom today? Well what are you waiting for!

There are lots of things we can do for our Mom's today. They are there 24/7 for us and this is the only day for them so let's give them a break on home chores and pamper them. Treat them for a dine out or a massage. For those of you that their Mom's have passed away, you can visit them, say prayers and light candles. You can stay with them for the whole day near their graves. Even if they are already on the other life, they are still there watching for you. God Bless all the Mothers in the whole world!

First of all...

2009-05-01T00:01:00.005+08:00

This month of May is my first year anniversary as a blogger. I would like to thank my friend Jules for advising me to create my own blog. I was reading his blog before I made my blog and he told me why don't you make your own blog and it will be your own world. True! This blog of mine became my own world in the Internet. It is a window of my personality and what I am thinking, seeing and feeling. I don't know what title shall I give to my blog and since everything in here is what is one my mind, I finally decided to call it WRITING MIND.

There are times that I wish to write an entry here in my blog but can't find the correct words to express it. I'm not a writer but I am trying to. This is also a training ground for me to learn how to write. If you think I have typing errors on my post, don't hesitate to shoot me a comment and tell me which one I should fix. You can also shoot me some suggestions that you wish to read here at my blog.

I met so many people here in blogosphere. People that became my online friends and some shoots me an email and we chat through email or yahoo messenger. I won't tell who they are and I might miss one of them, LOLz! Anyway, you guys know who you are. I like to thank people all over the world that are visiting my blog and taking time to read my entries. I didn't expect to keep up with posting here because I thought I can't write so many things. I like to share things that I know and this blog gave me the opportunity to do so.

How time flies and already it's my first year in the blogging world. I hope I could post lots of things here as the days move and go by. And I hope you will keep on visiting and reading my entries.

To you who read this Thank you for your time =)

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Today is also Labour/Labor Day here in the Philippines. The first Labor Day celebrations took place on May 1, 1903. I know that crisis affected every country that I know of. Many are still jobless even if our government is telling us that there are lots of companies who are hiring people. Yes, there are companies hiring but not all are qualified for the job.

I was watching the noon time news and companies are telling their workers that there is no wage hike for Labor Day. Previous years, workers get their wage hike every year aside from compensation. Every Labor Day, workers gather and rally around the city of Manila to voice out their needs to the government. It's not that the government is not doing anything with their requests especially about wage hike but there are things that the government cannot handle anymore and there is nothing to be done. I know that it's not easy to find a job. A job that you want. They say that find a job that you want will make your work everyday like playing in a playground. It's easy to say but not easy to find.

There are some companies that are not following the Labor code and taking advantage of their workers. Workers that are working in these kind of companies are afraid to voice out what is happening in their company to the government because they are afraid of losing their jobs if they will reveal the anomalies going on. I hope employers will realize what they are doing and give what is really for their workers. Workers are not slaves. They are here to work in order to live in this country.

May 1 is a national holiday in Albania, Argentina, Aruba, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, China, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Hungary, Iceland, India, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Lebanon, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar (Burma), Nigeria, North Korea, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, the Philippines (spelled as "Labor Day"), Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Serbia, Sweden, Syria, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Happy Labour Day!

It's nice to be back! Game time!

2009-04-26T09:10:00.006+08:00

Atlassst! I am finally officially back playing one of my favorite sports. Never mind the scourging heat of the sun. I started playing again Lawn Tennis last month. But unlike before, I was playing almost 4 times a week. But now I can't for I have lots to do but I still manage to play Lawn Tennis atleast twice or thrice a week. I'm glad that I am back playing because I also need to lose weight LOLz! I wish I could go back to dancing too. But for the meantime, playing Lawn Tennis is what I shall do. This is my stress buster and weight buster, LOL!

Here are the photos I took at the tennis court where I play.

Angeles City, Philippines

Coach Ric Manalo

Coach Ric is one of the coach or trainer of the Lawn Tennis players in Angeles City. He also trains some players who are taking part on the National Games on Lawn Tennis. His wife and 2 kids are lawn tennis players too. His daughter Nikki Manalo is a champion in lawn tennis. I forgot which division she is included. Also his son Joshua Manalo is also a lawn tennis champion. Coach Ric teaches lawn tennis to kids as early as 2 years old. There is no age limit as long as one can still play tennis. He teach basic, advance and professional tennis. His hard work, patience and skills molds the lawn tennis players of Angeles City. During his time, he won several championships in lawn tennis. I am amazed on how he teaches lawn tennis to kids because in just one week, a kid can play lawn tennis for beginners. There are some kids that really don't have the talent in playing this sport, however, Coach Ric will not give up that easily once he know a kid has a potential in playing lawn tennis. He teaches from morning even high noon until late afternoon depending on the available time of the person he will teach or train.

Here are some of the kids that he teach to learn lawn tennis

These are Alfred and Paula Inofre, they are siblings

Alfred takes the shot and...

Follows through.

Paula or Pau takes her shot and...

Follows through.. nice!

This is Alfred. They call him Red for short. He is 9 years old. Last year both of them started taking lawn tennis lessons from Coach Ric. They only get to play lawn tennis when they are here in Angeles City because they go to school in Manila. I get to chat with them during their break time taking lessons. Red is a shy type kid but once you ask him about computer stuffs and online computer games, he starts to talk and talk, LOLz! At his age, he can already play lawn tennis. I was not able to see them last week for they took a vacation and I hope I could see them next week.

It's a bit difficult to teach lawn tennis to kids because if they don't have the confidence and initiative to learn the sport, they won't learn and would easily get iritated. Coach Ric once told me he taught a 2 years old kid who is still wearing her diaper as Coach Ric teaches her. She can hit 10 to 15 tennis balls. After that she would tell Coach Ric "ayaw ko na (I don't want anymore)", LOLz! Then they will stop the lesson and resumes the next day hehehe.. I saw that kid once, she is beautiful like a little cherubin. I salute Coach Ric for his patience and perseverance in teaching lawn tennis.

I will post more of my courtside lawn tennis adventure next time so stay tuned! =)

Earth Day 2009

2009-04-22T00:01:00.008+08:00

Today we celebrate Earth Day. It is the day to be aware and appreciate our home, the Earth. All living and non-living things in nature are on Earth. It is held annually during both spring in the northern hemisphere and autumn in the southern hemisphere. It was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in in 1970 and is celebrated in many countries every year.

From the Earth Hour held last March 28, where in all lights from houses, some streets and establishments were turned off for an hour 8:30pm to 9:30pm PST to remember and be aware that mother nature needs our help to keep the earth well maintained and cared for.

There are now many disasters that our world is encountering. From climate or sudden weather change, flash flood, erosion, pollution (land, air and water), earthquake and global warming. If you would compare our surroundings before, now many are taking advantage of our nature and they are not aware of what they are doing which destroys earth.

Yesterday, around 3am Philippine time, there is an earthquake I felt. I think it is around 2 to 2.5 magnitude on the Richter scale. It lasted for a minute and thank God nothing awful happened for I am at work. But some of my co-workers got scared. I was thinking of my family and friends at that time. It's not usual to have earthquakes. The last country I heard that was hit by a massive earthquake was in Italy, were many died.

I no longer enjoy riding the jeepney because pollution hits my nose and I come home with a dirty nose and face. Smoke belchers don't care if they polluted the air with tons of black smoke from their vehicles. Even factories no longer care if they pollute both the air and water. I was watching a show in one of our local channels last Sunday and they featured Pasig River for an advance tribute to Earth Day. What I saw really really made me sad and disgusted at the same time. Let's face it, there are many projects to revive the Pasig River, but how come non is successfully. Why I said non is successful? Because the river is still polluted and other parts of it already produce methane gas because of the garbage piles under the water aside from the garbage along it's river banks. Pasig River used to be a cool and refreshing spot I think in the early 60's. But now, I don't even want to go near it because of the bad smell of the water. Thank you very much for those people who are trying to rehabilitate the Pasig River, I salute all of you.

Here are some photos I found on the Internet that somewhat related to the environment.

People look at an eruption of an underwater volcano in Hunga Ha'apai, Tonga, March 18. The blast is only 34 nautical miles off the coast of Tonga's capital Nuku'alofa.

Environmentalists have big plans for robotic fish like this one shown at the London Aquarium. The carp-shaped machines, which cost $29,000 a piece, are being released into sea off northern Spain to detect pollution. The robots mimic the movement of real fish and are equipped with chemical sensors to sniff out potentially hazardous pollutants.

Laundry hangs outside a student dormitory at a college in Wuhan, China. I think this will help in electricity conservation, don't you think?

I forgot if this is Sunrise or Sunset but it is definitely in Mumbai, India. This is the photo I like most. Let's take care of our environment so that we can see the clear blue sky and rays of the sun not the gray and polluted sky.

I hope by the year 2015, we still have a place to live called Earth if all of us will do something for our environment. Let's start by not using plastic bags and use alternatives to replace plastic bags. Let us recycle. It's true that there is money in garbage but we need to be patient in segregating the garbage in order for us to sell those recyclable materials. Instead of throwing your used plastic bottles of energy drinks or soda and aluminum cans, you can take that home and collate them in one sack and later on you will see that you have just collected recyclable materials that you can sell and turn into money. It's not too late, we can make a change.

"Let's HELP the ENVIRONMENT by starting to RECYCLE"

You're still the man and forever will be...

2009-04-14T00:01:00.004+08:00

40 days ago is not an ordinary day for me. 40 days ago, I was eating my lunch while watching my favorite noon time local show called Eat Bulaga. 40 days ago Vic Sotto made a very special announcement but that made the public mourn and shocked. 40 days ago news spreaded like wild fire and fast as a bullet train. How time flies, don't you agree?

Today is the 40th day since the untimely rest of our beloved Francis "Kiko" Magalona. I hope his family, friends and relatives have already accepted the faith that our dear friend Kiko had gone to. I was reading about 40 days after death and I found out that within that 40 days, a soul wanders into the natural and supernatural worlds. On the first day of death, a soul is judged if it will go to heaven, hell or purgatory. A soul do not haunt houses, or walk the earth as ghosts.

In another entry I have read, it said that in these 40 days the soul is tested for sins. Each day for 40 days, a soul goes through obstacles that are called toll-houses. For the course of two days the soul enjoys relative freedom and can visit places on earth which were dear to it, but on the third day it moves into other spheres. At this time (the third day), it passes through legions of evil spirits which obstruct its path and accuse it of various sins, to which they themselves had tempted it.

Then, having successfully passed through the toll-houses and bowed down before God, the soul for the course of 37 more days visits the heavenly habitations and the abysses of hell, not knowing yet where it will remain, and only on the fortieth day is its place appointed until the resurrection of the dead. Some souls find themselves (after the forty days) in a condition of foretasting eternal joy and blessedness, and others in fear of the eternal torments which will come in full after the Last Judgment. Until then changes are possible in the condition of souls, especially through offering for them the Bloodless Sacrifice (commemoration at the Liturgy), and likewise by other prayers.

I just hope and pray that Kiko is finally in the heavenly kingdom enjoying himself for eternity. Kiko wherever you are you will not be forgotten. We will keep on including you in our prayers. May the Lord Bless you and finally rest in peace.

To view my previous post about Francis Magalona please click here and here.

Good Friday: Church and Flagellants

2009-04-10T09:05:00.030+08:00

I was sick the moment I woke up last night I have a few rashes on my right arm some on my left arm and on my back. I don't know how I got them. Luckily they are not itchy or else they would become wounds because I can't help but scratch them.But I had to get to work. I couldn't afford to absent myself. Even if I'm chattering my teeth because I am cold at work, I was able to surpass and finished my shift at work. I was praying the whole time asking to get me through my shift. At the end of my shift I no longer feel dizzy and cold. Since I was not able to do Visita Iglesia, I decided to drop by at the church before I went home.

There are lots of people in the church. I reached the church by 7:30am and there will be station of the cross by 8am and the parade of saints later in the afternoon. I can't attend the parade because I need to sleep and equip myself for another night at work and I could not be going to work again dizzy and cold. Actually my head still hurts as I am doing this entry. But I still managed to take some photos at the church before I went home.

Here are the photos of Sto.Rosario (Holy Rosary) Parish Church in Angeles City, Philippines.

The Exterior of the Church

The Interior of the Church

This one above will be used later at the parade

Holy Rosary Parish Church is the biggest church here in Angeles City. It is in the heart of the City. You won't miss it if you go here.

As I am walking home from church, I saw many flagellants in the street near our barangay and people mostly by-standers are in the streets. Every year there are about more than a 100 flagellants that devot themselves to this practice. Good Friday is where most of the flagellants in our barangay lined up to go to pabasa (literal meaning to read or reading) and tell their intentions to God. I think they visit 9 pabasa in one day, some 12. I remember when I was still about 4 or 5 years old, I used to be scared of flagellants and I hide myself from them thinking that they would get me.This time, I followed them going to the pabasa build by my relatives infront of their home. And took a few shots.

First Batch of Flagellants

The KIA service vehicle above is covered with plastic to protect it from the blood stain

Second Batch of Flagellants

Actually I missed another batch of flagellants. The street above is one block away from where I live.

Let us not forget the true meaning of Holy Week. Let us remember that Jesus Christ gave his life for us to live in this world. I know we have different beliefs but nonetheless, faith strengthens ones belief. This Sunday will be Easter Sunday. The day that Jesus Christ came back to life and renewed our faith in Him. Advance Happy Easter to all!

Observing Palm Sunday

2009-04-05T08:33:00.009+08:00

Today is Palm Sunday (Linggo ng Palaspas) for the year 2009. This is a part of the Lenten Season were Jesus Christ came and entered Jerusalem riding a donkey. People of Jerusalem welcomed Jesus Christ by waving their Palm branches and laying their cloaks on the path that Jesus Christ is taking.

Palm Branches or Palaspas

In each country they have their own way of celebrating Palm Sunday. Here in the Philippines, before the Mass begins, people wave their palm branches as the priest enters the church and blesses the branches with holy water. Afterwards, the holy mass is celebrated. Palm branches or Palaspas are taken home after the mass and are hung in doorways or above the windows. It is belief that by doing this, the family that is staying in the home were the blessed palm branches hung are protected from evil spirits and thunders.

This morning I was able to attend the morning mass at the Immaculate Concepcion in Sta. Maria, Balibago, Angeles City. There are many people that attended the mass to celebrate Palm Sunday. It was very hot inside the church. But still people managed to listen to the homily and have their Palm branches be blessed.

The altar of the church

Interior of the Church

Glass Windows representing the stations of the cross

People going infront of the altar to have their Palm branches be blessed with Holy Water

As the priest said, this week is Holy Week starting today until next Sunday of Easter. We should repent from our sins and think of the sacrifices that Jesus Christ spent for us to live a life that we have today. I do hope that this week won't be a week of vacation or family outing but a week of prayers and remembering the life that God gave us.

I wish I could have Visita Iglesia or church visitations this Friday and visit the Pabasa (literally meaning reading or to read) where in the story of Jesus Christ from birth to death is told in narrative poetry.or in a poetic way. Also to watch the Flagellants this Thursday and Friday. Let's all pray for peace and serenity all over the world this Holy Week.

my BFF says...

2009-03-31T16:50:00.003+08:00

Last day of the month of March 2009, how time flies huh. The heat of the sun, you cannot beat even if you will take a bath often or drink ice cold refreshments. Anyway, I am online and was able to catch my BFF online too. I miss her so much. We chat and catch up with each others lives. Then I came across these questions from let's say I got from another blog. Just to know and I got curious, I asked these questions to my BFF. Well actually, we took turns in asking these questions to one another. Here are the questions and my BFF's answers.

1. What is something Justkyut always say to you?
~~~you eat (even if I tell her that, she won't do it on time..grrr)

2. What makes Justkyut happy?
~~~~it makes you happy knowing that people you love, loves you unconditionally (what can I say?)

3. What makes Justkyut sad?
~~~it makes you sad knowing that the love and effort you give is not worth it/failed relationships (*sigh)

4. How does Justkyut makes you laugh?
~~~whenever u remind me how forgetful i am you make me laugh (bath 25 minutes, remember?)

5. What was Justkyut like as a child?
~~~a cute child. You didn't know i'm watching you from afar (I know she blushed even if I didn't see it coz she was caught red handed, ehe)

6. How old is Justkyut?
~~~25 (she really thought I was only 25. Well the looks can be deceiving hehehe)

7. How tall is Justkyut?
~~~(it's just between her and me, in short secret)

8. What is Justkyut's favorite thing to do?
~~~writing and photography, taking care of your dog, taking care of me and kids (nah i'm not a busy person)

9. What does Justkyut do when you're not around?
~~~blogging

10. If Justkyut becomes famous, what will it be for?
~~~famous in dancing

11. What is Justkyut really good at?
~~~dancing and in showing your love

12. What is Justkyut not very good at?
~~~not very good in handling an intimate relationship u pamper ur partner too much (huggies.. huggies...!!)

13. What does Justkyut do for her job?
~~~you are giving your best, not just for the incentives, but because u love what ur doing, and trying to enjoy every moment of it

14. What is Justkyut's favorite food?
~~~i remember u like baked macaroni... u like McDonalds (she's unsure but she says I eat a lot, LOLz!)

15. What makes you proud of Justkyut?
~~~i'm proud of you because you're the jack of all trade. (that's exactly what she said)

16. If Justkyut were a cartoon character, who would he be?
~~~winnie the pooh..hugable (do I need to say more?)

17. What do you and Justkyut do together?
~~~chatting (I miss talking to her in person)

18. How are you and Justkyut the same?
~~~same for being emotional

19. How are you and Justkyut different?
~~~you're tougher than i (she added that I'm makulit and she isn't *scratching my head*)

20. How do you know Justkyut loves you?
~~~immeasureable... it's felt... it's not to be known (blushing to the snow and a one....sing it I don't know the rest of the lyrics)

21. Where is Justkyut's favorite place to go?
~~~in front of his pc... mall... (thick glasses already, don't want contact lens.should I change the place to go?)

Thanks BFF for answering those questions honestly even though you have read my thoughts even if were far apart, I know you knew what I was thinking when I read the questions and answers coz you reacted, LOL! Well, you know me don't you. Thank you for your time today and I hope we can have the same chit-chat next time.

I won't tag anyone with this post cause I know everyone is busy planning for their long vacation and some are busy preparing for graduation. Congratulations to those who will be graduating this months of March and April. It's another chapter of your journey after graduation.

World Day for Water

2009-03-22T22:43:00.012+08:00

In 1993 the United Nations General Assembly declared March 22 as World Day for Water (also known as World Water Day).

This day was first formally proposed in Agenda 21 of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Observance began in 1993 and has grown significantly ever since.

In 2005, marked the start of the second UN International Decade for Action for Water. Also called Water for Life Decade 2005-2015. This is in coordination with the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) coordinated the World Day of Water in 2006 with the theme: Water and Culture. While in 2007, the theme was "Coping with Water Scarcity" in coordination with FAO.

Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) helps in promoting clean water and sustainable aquatic habitats. With this, they used World Day for Water to have the public be aware about the critical water issues of our era. NGO's and other agencies joined in getting the public be aware of issues like there are a billion people who have no access to safe water for drinking and the role of gender in family access to safe water.

Today, March 22, 2009 marks another World Day for Water. The ICRC calls the attention of the governments to ensure safe water and decent sanitation for civilians in conflict zones. It is said that many die because of diseases that is from unsafe water that people take in. We are lucky that we have safe drinking water. Whenever we do not use water properly, think of those people who don't have enough water to take in order to keep them hydrated and for those who are sick and dying due to not able to drink clean or fresh water. As they said, we cannot eat on bread alone, we need water to sustain our bodies and not be dehydrated especially now that we are having global warming.

Here are some photos I found on the internet.

Children carry home water collected from a roadside tap in an impoverished neighborhood of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Friday, March 20, 2009. There is no direct supply of potable water at homes in most of the poor neighborhoods, and people residing there depend on regulated supply of water from public taps erected on roadsides, with a single tap catering to hundreds of households.

A boy drinks water from a roadside tap in Amritsar, India, Friday, March 20, 2009, ahead of World Water Day. There is no direct supply of potable water at homes in most of the poor neighborhoods and people have to depend on regulated supply of water from public taps erected on roadsides, with a single tap catering to hundreds of households.

A young girl fills a bucket with water from a public tap in Amritsar, India, Friday, March 20, 2009, ahead of World Water Day. There is no direct supply of potable water at homes in most of the poor neighborhoods and people have to depend on regulated supply of water from public taps erected on roadsides, with a single tap catering to hundreds of households.

People fill water from pipes on the outskirts of Ahmadabad, India, Saturday, March 21, 2009. World Water Day will be celebrated Sunday.

"Conserve Water!"

Sources: World Water Day , Wikipedia

Green refreshes me.... And Happy St. Paddy's Day!

2009-03-19T11:08:00.007+08:00

I was trying to post this entry yesterday but my internet connection won't permit me. I don't know what was wrong with my internet connection yesterday, but I guess today it's working as designed..

I have wanted to take photos for the past few weeks but do not have the subject or inspiration to do so. Photography is one of my passion nowadays. But I don't know if I have the talent for it and don't have the proper camera to take the shots or photos I wanted due to tight budget. I guess everyone is on budget at this time of crisis.

Here are the photos I have taken

I hope you liked the photos...

And I hope I'm not yet late to greet everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day...

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I wish my BFF shall be blessed, happy and be strong in these times. I also wish I could do something for her to lessen the burden, heart aches, saddness, and anger she is feeling right now. To my BFF, these are only obstacles that I know you can get through. Have faith and pray. All is going to be alright....

Not Goodbye... Until then Francis M.

2009-03-11T09:26:00.015+08:00

Yesterday March 10, 2009 was the last public viewing for the remains of Master Rapper Francis "Kiko" Magalona at the Christ the King church in Green Meadows, Quezon City, Manila. Necrological service was held last night at 8:30pm and ended at past 10pm. Afterwards, Kiko's remains were removed from Christ the King church at 12:30am brought to Funeraria Paz for cremation. The remains reached Funeraria Paz at 1am then the family were given an hour to stay with the remains of Kiko. Cremation started at 2am and ended at 5am. Pia loving wife of the late FrancisM went back to Funeraria Paz at 8am to claim the ashes. This morning, March 11, as of 8:32am his remains are brought back to Christ the King church after being cremated and put on a metal brass urn for his final mass 9am before bringing his remains to final rest at Loyala Memorial Park in Markina. We will surely miss him with his music, funny attics, photography and his presence hosting a noon time show.

He will never be forgotten. He will remain in every Filipino's hearts either young or old, rich or poor. Sadly I was not able to catch a final glimpse of him. Nevertheless, his legacy will continue for he has put up a strong foundation ahead of him. His shirts are selling like hot cakes off the market even before and I know this will continue. Memories of him will not be set aside and will continue to be seen everywhere through his music and shirts. His passion to help others and is proud to be a full blooded Filipino will never be forgotten.

Whenever we will see someone wearing his shirts or see the logo he has made, he will be remembered. I hope they will pursue the idea of exhibiting his works on photography and I also hope that they will open it to the public. The National Commission for Culture and Arts (Philippines) might consider Kiko as one of the National Artist of the Philippines but as of this time, the nomination for 2009 is closed and the next nomination for National Artist will be opened after 3 years. With that, I hope that Kiko will be one of our National Artist in 2012. This is not the end of Francis Magalona, this is the beginning of a new life. We will remember you Kiko as long as we live. I know your reunited with your parents now up there. We will pray for you.

Remembering Francis "Kiko" Magalona

Kaleidoscope World - Francis Magalona

So many faces, so many races
Different voices, different choices
Some are mad, while others laugh
Some live alone with no better half
Others grieve while others curse
And others mourn behind a big black hearse
Some are pure and some half-bred
Some are sober and some are wasted
Some are rich because of fate and
Some are poor with no food on their plate
Some stand out while others blend
Some are fat and stout while some are thin
Some are friends and some are foes
Some have some while some have most

Every color and every hue
Is represented by me and you
Take a slide in the slope
Take a look in the kaleidoscope
Spinnin' round, make it twirl
In this kaleidoscope world

Some are great and some are few
Others lie while some tell the truth
Some say poems and some do sing
Others sing through their guitar strings
Some know it all while some act dumb
Let the bassline strum to the bang of the drum
Some can swim while some will sink
And some will find their minds and think
Others walk while others run
You can't talk peace and have a gun
Some are hurt and start to cry
Don't ask me how don't ask me why
Some are friends and some are foes
Some have some while some have most

Every color and every hue
Is represented by me and you
Take a slide in the slope
Take a look in the kaleidoscope
Spinnin' round, make it twirl
In this kaleidoscope world

Kaleidoscope workd...
In this kaleidoscope world

In memories of the MASTER RAPPER

2009-03-06T21:26:00.011+08:00

This is my 100th post here in my blog. Music has been a part of my life. Since I could stand on my own two feet, as a kid and child, I listened to any genre of music. I grew up with listening and dancing to music.

Today part of that music suddenly stopped for one of the icons of the music industry took an early final curtain call and left us in this world with his rich music at the age of 44. At 12 noon today Philippine time, Actor-Host and Master Rapper of the Philippines Francis "Kiko" Magalona finally laid to rest after struggling 7 months of Leukemia. Eventhough I knew he is struggling to cure himself from Leukemia, the news of his death did not easily sank in me. I was just sitting there watching Eat Bulaga the noontime show in GMA channel 7, where in Francis is also one of the host for 10 years. Everyone in my family was shocked as Vic Sotto one of the host of the longest running noontime show delivers the news. It is another lost in the entertainment industry and almost everyone is in mourn.

Francis "Kiko" Magalona 1964-2009

I have watched Kiko as far as I remembered from the movie Bagets (a story of the lives of a group of teenagers in the 80's) and Ninja Kids, he became part of That's Entertainment an afternoon show during the late 80's. He uplifted the music industry of the Philippines with his unique talent in singing rap songs and in performing on stage. The songs that I love to hear from him are Mga Kababayan ko (my countrymen), Kaleidoscope and Cold Summer Nights. He wrote and sang many songs for the Filipino people and for the world. He was recognized not only in the Philippines but around the world for he became one of the MTV Asia Videojock and has his own segment in MTV which is MTV talk. He received many awards left and right for his contribution in the music industry. He had helped many artist in the entertainment industry and he has his own brand of shirts or clothing line where he sells them in afordable prices in his store called 3 stars & a sun.

I know that this is not the end of Francis "Kiko" Magalona for this is the beginning of his lifelong legacy. A legacy that will live forever in every peoples mind and hearts. As one of his fans, I salute him for his legacy and thank you for the memories and songs.

To Mrs. Pia Arroyo-Magalona and family and friends, my sincerest condolence.

To know and read Kiko's journey in his life and struggles, visit http://happybattle.multiply.com/

and http://francismagalona.multiply.com/

I dedicate this 100th post on my blog to Francis. May his soul rest in peace. Let us pray for him.

It's Summer time in the Philippines!

2009-03-04T10:15:00.005+08:00

Summer is filling the air. It's hot and humid. Wishing one can take a plunge to a nearby swimming pool or lake. Aside from that, drinking ice cold refreshments is one of the remedy to remove the heat feeling. Halo-halo is one of the prefect refreshments on the summer days here it has lots of ingredients in it like banana foster, topped with scoops of ice cream, coconut gel (nata de coco), coconut string, sweet ube, leche flan, sweet beans, palm fruit and jackfruit. All of these are packed beneath crushed ice and poured milk on it. Refreshing!

Aside from halo-halo and ofcourse wide variety of ice creams, for those health conscious but wants to refresh themselves, I suggest that you make yourselves fruit shakes or smoothies. When I have time or if there is a fruit available in the fridge, I make myself fruit shakes. You can turn one kind of fruit into a fruit shake by just using a blender and add milk and suger (if you prefer it to be sweet). But I always prefer two fruits in one fruit shake. What I observed is that not all fruits you can turn into a fruit shake. So here are the list you can use if you wish to make a fruit shake at your own home.

What are you waiting for, keep yourselves cool and prevent from dehydrating. Don't forget to put sunblock when you get out into the sun. Sunblock with SPF30 is the better than SPF15. It's best not to go anywhere between 10am to 4pm if you are not suppose to be going somewhere. Wear clothes that feels comfy to you and go to places well ventilated. Drink lots and lots of water. Keep it cool!

Inkheart

2009-02-27T04:10:00.006+08:00

I was able to watch a movie last Wednesday. This movie is one of the novels written and put into widescreen. I haven't finished reading the book but I was tempted to watch it's movie. Well, I was planning to finish first the book and then watch the movie, LOL!

If you will ask me I like reading the book than watching it because I was watching the movie seriously and then suddenly.... It went to the climax of the movie and ended. I thought the movie just ran for an hour. But overall the movie is great and fun especially for the kids and kids at heart *wink

The movie is not a spooky one not like what it's poster is suggesting. The movie is about a young girl's father has the power to bring characters from books to life by reading those books aloud. When a power-hungry villain from a rare children's fable kidnaps the man, his daughter bands with a group of friends both real and imagined to set things right. The cast includes the actor from the Mummy series Brendan Frase, Paul Bettany, Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren. It is fantasy action adventure all rolled into one.

Here is the trailer of the movie.

I'll still finish reading the book and then get to read the other two books for this is a trilogy.

What if it was you who won the Super Lotto?

2009-02-23T06:25:00.015+08:00

I was at work last night and doing my nightly routine and just doing my own business when suddenly one of my co-worker just arrived and about to start his shift and screamed "two people won the lottery!!".

Everyone has it's own say on that news. Some said "Who are those two lucky people?", others said "I wonder what are the lucky numbers?", and the others said "Well, I did not bet on the lottery tonight hehehe". There was a commotion at the work place. As for me, I too was wondering who are those people and I just hope they deserve to win.

I don't usually blog or talk about who won on the lottery but this one is the biggest winning jackpot prize that I heard since lottery begun here in the Philippines. Ahmm, yes I do think so that this is the biggest jackpot prize I heard you can correct me if I'm wrong.

The Superlotto 6/49 jackpot prize is a whooping 347,836,903.20 Php! Each of the winners will get a lump sum of 173, 918, 451.60 Php. That is still a lot of money and they are instant multi millionaire. The draw of the lottery was held last night Sunday February 22, 2009 at 9pm via Channel 4. The winning lottery numbers are 06-34-20-26-12-33 as posted at the website of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) at http://www.pcso.gov.ph/.

As I write this blog, nobody still can tell who are the lucky winners of the jackpot prize or where are they from. I bet this whole day news will be popping out as to who won the prize. I just hope that they will use their winnings wisely not like the one who won 2 Million pesos a couple of years ago that just spent the money to anywhere and now they are penniless again. I just hope those who won this jackpot prize last night will wisely spend the money. Well, if you ask me, what if I won, I don't know what to do with the winnings but it will definitely help my family.

How about you, what would you do if you are the one who won that whooping jackpot prize of 347 Million pesos?

As I ended my shift last night and went out of the building, I talked to one of our service drivers. I told him that somebody won the lottery last night and then he said "do you think they would give out that large amount of money? It could be that someone in PCSO just made this up and told us that there are two people who won well in fact no one really won so they can use the money to themselves". Hmmm.. that made me think. What if it is true? I just hope that this won't happen.

Nasopharyngeal Allergy

2009-02-19T21:52:00.008+08:00

Here I go again... Sick again... Geezzz! I'm perfectly in good health, however, above my throat is not doing very well, I think it's my Nasal area. First week of February I had a flu and Pharyngitis. Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the throat or pharynx. In most cases it is painful, and thus is often referred to as a sore throat. Inflammation of the tonsils (tonsillitis) and/or layrnx (laryngitis) may occur simultaneously, which can make eating difficult or painful. But I still managed to eat after taking 3 days of antibiotics to a week. So I was well again and ready to do what I planned doing for the first week of February but never did due to I got sick. Then after a week of finishing my antibiotics, here it is again. I can eat but I feel that there is a lump near the left part of my throat and feeling a bit rough. It's hard for me to swallow at times and sometimes I lose my voice.

Yesterday I went to my doctor and have my throat checked. My tonsils are normal and no inflammation. As I tell my doctor what I feel, she finally told me that I have an allergy and this allergy is what they call Nasopharyngeal Allergy. Never heard of it and never had one before. I had nasal allergies and tonsilitis before but nothing like this one. I was trying to search the internet what it is all about but it only gives me Pharyngitis and Nasopharynx. The nasopharynx (nasal part of the pharynx) is the uppermost part of the pharynx. It extends from the base of the skull to upper surface of the soft palate. Here are some photos for you to see it,

Now I am taking anti-allergy meds. I hope after a week of taking these new sets of meds everything would be fine. Let's wait and see.

P.S. to my friends here in blogosphere, I'm sorry I cannot visit your blogs for the time being. But I'll try to visit okay. I hope you are all well.

Is it L-O-V-E?

2009-02-14T09:37:00.008+08:00

Here are a few thoughts to ponder this Valentines Day...

1. Are your palms sweaty, is your heart racing? and your voice caught within your chest?

-it isn't love, it's like.

2. You can't keep your hand off them, am I right?

-it isn't love, it's lust

3. Are you proud and eager to show them off?

-it isn't love, it's luck

4. Do you want them because you know they're there?

-it isn't love, it's loneliness

5. Are you there because it's what everyone wants?

-it isn't love, its loyalty

6. Do you stay for their confessions of love, because you don't want to hurt them?

-it isn't love, its pity

7. Are you there because they kissed you, or held your hand?

-it isn't love, it's lack of confidence

8. Do you belong to them because their sight makes your heart skip a beat?

-it isn't love, it's infatuation

9. Do you tell them that everyday they are the one you think of?

-it isn't love, it's a lie

10. Are you willing to give up all your favorite things for their sake?

-it isn't love, it's charity

11. Do you pardon their faults because you care about them?

-it isn't love, it's friendship

12. Do you accept their faults because it's part of who they are?

-then it's love

13. Do you cry for their pain, even when they're strong?

-then it's love

14. Do their eyes see your true heart, and touch your soul so deeply, it hurts?

-then it's love

15. Do you stay because a blinding incomprehensible mix of pain, and elations pulls you close and hold you?

-then it's love

16. Are you attracted to others but stay with them faithfully with no regrets?

-then it's love

17. Would you give them your heart, your life, your death?then it's love 18. And always remember - love isn't one sided!! - Both must love for LOVE to exist!

Here is a story of "I think" is True Love. That in times of sorrow and grief, the one that you love is still there even he or she is gone... forever...

A young married couple, Holly and Gerry, have a joke between them; If anything ever happened to him, he'd have to write her a list or else she'd never be able to cope without him. "The List" grew to encompass advice for any eventuality, a joke all their friends shared. When Gerry's severe headache is diagnosed as brain cancer and Holly tragically loses him in a few short months, she is devastated and unmoored. She hasn't just lost her husband, she's lost her very identity. And then it arrives; a package marked "The List". Gerry has kept his promise, and inside this package are ten envelopes to be opened over a period of ten months. Each letter offers specific instructions to guide Holly through grief, and ultimately grant her permission to return to life. Of course each letter ends with PS, I Love You.

The Novel includes a cast of raucously funny and memorable characters, including Holly's best friends and four siblings who range in personality from the pink-haired world traveler Ciara to stick-in-the-mud Richard. Set in Ireland, the book has a wonderful Irish atmosphere reminiscent of Maeve Binchy and Marian Keyes. PS, I LOVE YOU is a warm, witty, heartfelt and romantic story about the blessings of friendship, family and the eternal nature of true love.

You can read the full novel by clicking here. I hope you'll enjoy reading it like I did.

And these are for my BFF!

Yeah I know... that's your reaction, my BFF :-p

Happy Hearts Day to you BFF...

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Twilight + Harry Potter = ??

2009-02-04T08:26:00.004+08:00

I was sick this monday with that I was not able to get to work. I hate it when I absent myself from work. My joints and muscles where aching. See I told you, I will get sick before or after my birthday. Talkin' bout birthday again huh. LOLz! Now my throat is aching, I need to see my doctor later. Hopefully I can get back to work tomorrow night. Oh well, you might be wondering how I've arrived with that equation. I love to read books especially novels. I thought I won't find time to read, but out of my busy schedule, I found a novel series that interest me. Well, it all started when I was searching for a book online. I was searching about a book how to overcome grief and how to comfort a person who is in grief. Some of you might be familiar with online books or what they call eBooks. Where in you can read your favorite books online for free instead of buying the book itself. For those who always go online they have the luxury of reading their books online through these eBooks. This is how I read all 4 books of the Twilight Series without buying the hard copies. As I was browsing and looking for the book I wanted, I saw a novel online. At first I hesitate to check it out because the title itself sounds spooky and boring. But I started to read it and got hooked to it just like on the Twilight Series books. For those Harry Potter and Twilight fans, let me share to you this book.

I found the book online House of Night just like Harry Potter and Twilight it comes in series too. By author's P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast came the book series of the House of Night. Let me give you an overview of the book.

The book is all about vampire-themed young-adult. In the books, the bloodsuckers, known as “vampyres,” have assimilated into society, and when their special traits begin to appear during the onset of puberty, they’re sent to the titular school for training to become adult vampyres. The ongoing story follows young Zoey Redbird as she discovers her true identity and tries to adapt to her new “lifestyle.” “P.C. and Kristin Cast created a thrilling world that juxtaposes teen drama with supernatural suspense, using the transition from human to vampire as a metaphor for the transition from adolescence to adulthood,” While I was reading the first chapter of the book series it came to me that I was like reading the continuation of the book 4 Breaking Dawn of Twilight by Stephanie Meyer. It's like the daughter of Edward and Bella have grown rapidly and now a teenager about to become a full pledged vampire.

The House of Night currently have 4 books published. You can click on the titles of each of the books below for you to read the whole novel for free.

Book 1: MARKED

The House of Night series is set in a world very much like our own, except in 17-year-old Zoey Redbird's world, vampyres have always existed. In this first book in the series, Zoey enters the House of Night, a school where, after having undergone the Change, she will train to become an adult vampyre, that is, if she makes it through the Change. Not all of those who are Chosen make the Change. It’s tough to begin a new life, away from her parents and friends, and on top of that, Zoey finds she is no average fledgling. She has been Marked as special by the vampyre Goddess, Nyx. But she is not the only fledgling at the House of Night with special powers. When she discovers that the leader of the Dark Daughters, the school's most elite club, is misusing her Goddess-given gifts, Zoey must look deep within herself for the courage to embrace her destiny--with a little help from her new vampyre friends.

Book 2: BETRAYED

Fledgling vampyre Zoey Redbird has managed to settle in at the House of Night. She’s come to terms with the vast powers the vampyre goddess, Nyx, has given her, and is getting a handle on being the new Leader of the Dark Daughters. Best of all, Zoey finally feels like she belongs--like she really fits in. She actually has a boyfriend...or two. Then the unthinkable happens: Human teenagers are being killed, and all the evidence points to the House of Night. While danger stalks the humans from Zoey’s old life, she begins to realize that the very powers that make her so unique might also threaten those she loves. Then, when she needs her new friends the most, death strikes the House of Night, and Zoey must find the courage to face a betrayal that could break her heart, her soul, and jeopardize the very fabric of her world.

Book 3: CHOSEN

Dark forces are at work at the House of Night, and fledgling vampyre Zoey Redbird’s adventures at the school take a mysterious turn. Those who appear to be friends are turning out to be enemies. And oddly enough, sworn enemies are also turning into friends. So begins the gripping third installment of this “highly addictive series” (Romantic Times), in which Zoey’s mettle will be tested like never before. Her best friend, Stevie Rae, is undead and struggling to maintain a grip on her humanity. Zoey doesn’t have a clue how to help her, but she does know that anything she and Stevie Rae discover must be kept secret from everyone else at the House of Night, where trust has become a rare commodity. Speaking of rare: Zoey finds herself in the very unexpected and rare position of having three boyfriends. Mix a little blood lust into the equation and the situation has the potential to spell social, and eventually emotional disaster for Zoey and cut her off from life at the House of Night to... Hellish Life! Just when it seems things couldn’t get any tougher, vampyres start turning up dead. Really dead. It looks like the People of Faith, and Zoey’s horrid stepfather in particular, are tired of living side-by-side with vampyres. Not to mention, Zoey is having a bit of boy trouble. But, as Zoey and her friends so often find out, how things appear rarely reflects the truth...

Book 4: UNTAMED

Zoey has lost all of her boyfriends, when Erik Night caught her cheating on him, Loren Blake was killed and her imprint with Heath Luck was broken, and has also lost her friends' trust for lying to them. Neferet is up to no good, as proven when Aphrodite receives a vision about Zoey's grandmother writing a poem which was originally a song about dangerous creatures which have the form of ravens. Zoey grows closer to Aphrodite, but also regains her friends' trust when she explains why she could not be truthful to them. A new character, James Stark, is introduced as well. Stark has an instant connection with Zoey. He tells her of his unique gift of never missing his target making him dangerous with a bow and arrow. He dies in her arms when his body rejects the change. Zoey confides in him as he is about to pass away that he may not be permanently dead, and that he may return as a new kind of fledgling. In the end, this proves to be true as Stark returns as an undead creature and follows Neferet's command to injure Stevie Rae and causes her to bleed onto the ground, making it appear as if the earth is bleeding, thus rendering a line in the poem true. This returns the spirit that the poem spoke of back to the surface. Zoey leads her friends, including her former boyfriend Erik Night, away from the House of Night and plans to defeat Neferet and save the House of Night.

To be released in March 10, 2009 is Book 5 HUNTED but I found it's plot:

What if the hottest guy in the world was hiding a nameless evil, and all he wanted was you? At the start of this heart-pounding new installment of the bestselling House of Night series, Zoey’s friends have her back again and Stevie Rae and the red fledglings aren’t Neferet’s secrets any longer. But an unexpected danger has emerged. Neferet guards her powerful new consort, Kalona, and no one at the House of Night seems to understand the threat he poses. Kalona looks gorgeous, and he has the House of Night under his spell. A past life holds the key to breaking his rapidly spreading influence, but what if this past life shows Zoey secrets she doesn’t want to hear and truths she can’t face?

On the run and holed up in Tulsa’s Prohibition-era tunnels, Zoey and her gang must discover a way to deal with something that might bring them all down. Meanwhile, Zoey has a few other little problems. The red fledglings have cleaned up well – they’ve even managed to make the dark, creepy tunnels feel more like home – but are they really as friendly as they seem? On the boyfriend front, Zoey has a chance to make things right with super-hot ex-, Erik, but she can’t stop thinking about Stark, the archer who died in her arms after one unforgettable night, and she is driven to try to save him from Neferet’s sinister influence at all costs. Will anyone believe the power evil has to hide among us?

Book 6 has been announced on the official website of the House of Night titled TEMPTED. But no plot or release date about this book yet.

I have done some researching and found out that they are planning to do a movie on the House of Night. Better read first the books before the film comes out. But I found a sneak peek trailer of the movie project. Check it out.

Juz Trippin'

2009-01-30T00:17:00.015+08:00

Last week was my birthday, Wednesday (Thank you so much for the friends and fellow bloggers that greeted me!). Never mind the age, LOLz! I simply celebrated it with my love ones and my friend Elaine. But orginally, I want to go to Manila and just take a walk. Eventually, I had the chance to go to Manila last Tuesday, January 27. From work (night shift) I just went home to take care of my dog and eat breakfast and off I went to Manila(no sleep at all, hehehe). Well, I had to go to PRC (Professional Regulation Commission) to check on my renewal fees damages. Lucky for me there is no long line to wait and get to the renewal window. It only took 30 minutes for me to finish and got out of the place quickly because there are too many people swarming to register I think for the next board exams. I ate lunch and think where I should go next.

I found myself going to Intramuros. This I think is the entrance of the east wing going inside Intramuros.

The last time I went there was 10 years ago. I think the place improved from the last time I saw it. I just want to see some greenery. Good thing it's not hot, polluted or humid. It's just the right weather but it rained a little. Then it was cool wind blowing and clouds covering the rays of the sun. There are many stalls on one street of Intramuros and there was this big tent showcasing the products made from Mindanao. Sorry I didn't get any photos of the inside of the tent because it might not be allowed and I don't want to be scolded. But these are the things I saw outside of the big tent,

These are model build houses just outside of the big tent in Intramuros. I think the first two photos is called Bahay Tagalog or typically house of a Filipino. The last photo I forgot to check, LOL!

I was walking and walking and walking and then went to climb up the wall of Intramuros

Forrre!!! Hehehe Anyone want to play Golf?

Then I went down from the wall and next stop, Fort Santiago! I can't walk anymore so I crawled, LOLz!

Light a candle for your love one or say a prayer at Our Lady of Gudalupe

A chapel inside Fort Santiago constructed in 1773. A small and quiet place to pray and think.
I pray that may my Bestfriend be enlightened and be guided by the Holy Spirit. Amen

Plaza Moriones
I was looking under the bench for Red!
Red come out come out where ever you are!

I have a picture taken on this same spot 10 years ago

Fort Santiago Gate
The gate that tells history as it unfolds

Let's go through these gates

Plaza Armas and Rizal's Shrine (far left)

Dr. Jose P Rizal's Clothes

I got tired so I sat down on a bench and stared at this window which is located on the second floor of the Rizal's Shrine.

This is the pathway when you exit the Rizal's Shrine at the second floor. It is located along the wall of Intramuros.

Moat this is located infront of the Fort Santiago Gate

My digicam went dead so I had to take this photo using my phone

Those are the photos I have taken. I hope you have enjoyed them. I wish I have taken more photos but I think my digicam got tired too, LOLz! One thing I have learned here, never ever go without getting enought sleep first.

A Child...

2009-01-21T00:01:00.013+08:00

A child is born in this world

Who laughs and cries
Innocent as they are
Little Angels of this earth

A child who is not afraid of tomorrow
For they know that tomorrow is there caring for them
They don't worry too much
'Cause they know that they are being guarded

It's nice to be a child
It's worry-free
All you do is eat, sleep and play
And be ready what tomorrow might bring

You wish that you can go back being a child
Those memories of childhood times
Some are vivid and some instilled in memory
That you look back and remember

A child cute, cuddly and sweet
It's the starting stage of life
Into a journey in this world
Guided and molded for the future

A friend's next journey

2009-01-15T09:40:00.001+08:00

12/14/2008 9:04am

Invite da ka keng kasal ku ne, hehehe

I got that text message after my work that is saying I am invited to a wedding. I looked twice at the sender of that message and I was shocked, excited and happy. Questions started to pop out of my mind. I asked the sender when and where but I would also like to ask how... How did that happened, LOL!

Last January 3, 2009 I attended the Silva-Castro Nuptial at L&S Subdivision, Angeles City followed by the reception at Unichefs. Guests started to arrived at 1pm and the wedding suppose to start at 1:30pm but eventually it was delayed due to the groom and bride did not arrived on time or I know the bride has something to do with the delay of the ceremony because she is always late LOLz! She said that the ceremony will start at 1:30 but I knew it would start after an hour. So it started at around 2:20pm.

I was a bit hesitant to attend the occasion. It's like half of me says attend then the other half says do not attend. I don't know why. Funny, but I asked for a sign if I would attend the wedding or not and there was the sign and I attended together with my mother and brother and my brother's friend. The morning of January 3, Saturday I called in the Bride and checked if every things fine. She said yes and I was about to tell that I will just going to attend the church ceremony and no longer come to the reception. But it's like she read my mind and told me that she wants to see me at the church and reception. I said to myself, oh okay I'll attend and besides if I missed this occasion I know she will later on put this on my face and her mother might not forgive me if I won't attend, LOL!

You might be wondering what is my relation to the Bride. Just a bit of a background. The Bride and I are close friends for almost 13 years. We met when we were in 3rd year high school, we were classmates. The happiest moment of my high school life is during my 3rd year. She is one of my close friends. Her name is Elaine Infante Silva. During our 3rd year highschool the whole class or our block are always on the go both in campus and outside campus. We are like one big happy family. We take photos every now and then. We are together when there is a group walk. Sometimes after class we hang out at Elaine's house. From that time on we became friends, close friends. When we were in college we took the same course but we do not have the same specialty. She specialized in Elementary Education while me, Secondary Education. We were not classmates when we were in college but we see each other and I still hang out at her house and we go to church together. Elaine has her own bloopers that left me happy thoughts.

What I can't forget about her is that, when we were in high school she always spends time at the comfort room powdering her nose and face, LOL! Whenever we change classrooms for the next subject, she is always missing in line waiting to enter the next classroom. We no longer wonder where she is because we know she is at the comfort room, AGAIN, LOL! Another thing is she is forgetful. She needs to be reminded every now and then. This is one incident I won't forget that was told by one of our friends and batch mate. After we graduated in college, she decided to teach in one of the private elementary schools here and later on moved to an exclusive private school in Greenhills, Manila. So I was left here in Angeles City, teaching in one of the computer colleges. One time our friend told me "I was trying to contact Elaine but her cellphone is unattended". Elaine and our friend are both teaching at the exclusive private school in Manila and they both live together in a rented apartment. I asked our friend "and then what happened? Why is her cellphone unattended?". I know that she do not leave the house without her cellphone because she is miles away from home and her mother or sister might contact her every now and then. Our friend said "I went home at our apartment and saw that she left her cellphone charging". Oops! She forgotten her cellphone.

When Elaine went home at their apartment, she admits that she forgotten her phone charging. But what really is hilarious, she opened her cellphone and there is a message "insert sim card". She frowned and was thinking that her cellphone was over charged that is why her sim card is no longer being recognized by the phone. So she opened the back panel of her cellphone to check on the battery and sim card and to her surprise.... The sim card is not inserted in the phone. It turned out that she had forgotten her sim card at home (she went home every weekends at Angeles City). I was laughing my heart out and then I said "well, that's Elaine". LOLz! There are lots of moments like this that instead you would get irritated of her forgetfulness, you will just laugh and laugh about it. Well, its great that she do not forget what she is teaching to her students.

Our high school friends calls her "Powder Ranger" because she powders her nose and face every now and then as long as she get the chance to. According to her sister in law, she still does that until now. LOLz! When she seldom comes home every weekend from work at Manila, we seldom see each other. Even if she got transferred from Manila to Angeles at the exclusive school, we don't see each other often anymore because I am always asleep at day time. I miss hanging out with her.

Here are some of our photos way back then(I was not able to have them scanned, that's why they are a bit messy),

These are the days

Those are our photos from high school and college. I lost my wallet in the year 2003, all my copies of our wallet size photos are in my wallet. These are the only photos left with me.

Going back to the wedding, I attended the significant day on my friend's life. She is the youngest among our barkadas in high school, we call her bunso. I was surprised when she texted me that she's going to marry because she is a quiet and shy type person. I guess she grew out of her shell and learned many things as the years passed by. Even though we don't get to hang out often as we did before, I know she has out grown the "bunso" in her since she has left home to teach in another place. She is her family's little Elaine. Her mother's baby but now a lady.

Let me present to you the Castro - Silva Nuptial.

The Wedding Invitation

Misalet

Bridal Car

The beautiful bride Elaine

The Bride and Groom inside the Bridal Car

As the Bride enters the church...

The Bride and her niece giving the bouquet

Parents of the Bride and Groom give their blessings

Exchange of vows

Sponsors signing

The Bride and Groom with their Brides Maid and Bestman

Elaine's Family

Our friends and Me

Cup cake give aways

Give away at the wedding

This is what's inside of the box above

Cute huh!

That is the wedding of my friend Elaine. I could not post all of the photos here I might run out of space, LOL! I hope you enjoyed the photos.

Huh?! What was that? Your asking if we have a photo of my friend Elaine and Me?

Viola! After 18 hours of no sleep I attended my friend's wedding and I sneaked out of the side entrance of the church when the Bridal car arrived and went to meet my friend Elaine. We talked a bit and before I went back inside the church, I took this photo with her. Isn't she beautiful. Best Wishes Arvin and Elaine. I hope to see little Arvin and Elaine running at your home maybe not soon, LOL!

This blog is dedicated to Elaine and thanks to Lenny(brides maid and sister in law of Elaine) for some of the photos I used in this blog.

Try it yourself...

2009-01-07T05:49:00.006+08:00

Recently I had attended an event where in the dress code includes wearing a tie. The last time I wore a tie was last August 2008. I forgot how to tie my tie LOLz! It took me 15 minutes and more in figuring out how to tie it properly. My sister tried to help but she couldn't figure it out too how to tie it and my mother came and tried it too, LOLz! Well my brother hadn't tried to wear a tie before so he too don't know how.

It is difficult to find help in tying your neck tie especially if no one in your household wears it and then your in a hurry to leave. I know some of you do not know how to tie your neck tie and you wish to know how to do it yourself. Even if it's too late for me, I searched the net to get a step by step guide on how to tie a neck tie so that next time I forget again, I can easily check on my blog. Here is the video I found,

Here is another way to tie it

Try it yourself. You can do it =)

MiNd MaTtEr On LuCkY '09

2009-01-01T10:47:00.010+08:00

Before I start my blog for this year, I would like to wish all of you that stops, visits and took time in reading my blog a...

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Well I did the usual last night before the night struck twelve. I went to hear mass at 8pm and went home after that. As I was walking going to church to hear mass, I almost met an accident. There are kids playing by the side of the road and some of the kids were lighting firecrackers. I thought they were just lighting a small firecracker on a stick so I kept my distance just in case the firecracker starts to crack. To my surprise, the firecracker suddenly swoosh itself towards me and only I think about 3 feet away from me the firecracker blasted in front of me. It was a baby rocket firecracker. The kids lighted it in a wrong way that's why it suddenly flew towards me. Lucky for me it did not hit my face. That was too close. I was a bit shocked. After I have recovered only a few minutes, I went on my way going to church still thinking what had happened. But I silently thank the Lord and thought that it was not my time.

After church I went home straight with my family. I met my family at church because they went ahead due to I was still asleep at the time they went to church. At home, we barbecued some pork and hotdogs and opened the wine. I was minding my dog inside my room because I want her to feel comfortable since fireworks are starting to be heard everywhere and the blasting makes her un-easy. Dogs can hear three to five times as we can. So what would you feel if you hear too much noise with all those blasting and everything. I think my head will spin. I was taking care of her when my brother called me and said that I have a visitor. Hmmm... Who could that be at this time and I was not expecting anyone. Then my brother told me it's our Aunt. My Aunt who is a bit older than me, I think only 3 years older than me. We were cliques when were still kids. I was 5 years old and she was 8 years at that time. So I went outside the gate and I asked if there is anything I can do for her or if there is any problem. Then she said "I have someone with me" and she pointed out to the girl beside her. She asked me, "do you still remember her?" I was thinking who is the girl and trying to back track if I have seen this girl before. I couldn't make up my mind who she is so I told my Aunt, okay I give up, who is she? Then she said it's your cousin, Karen! I said "Whoa! What the...!" And my cousin gave me a big hug. Just to give you a bit of background, Karen is my second cousin. We went to school together when we were 5 years old. She is the same age as me. We were cliques with our Aunt and a few friends in our neighborhood. With her two siblings, we were like brothers and sisters. Actually we have a kids dance troupe during the 80's. Whenever we have a family reunion or family gathering, we certainly dance our hearts out. But when we were 7 years, they had to migrate to U.S. with my uncle their dad(the one on my previous post before this one). So after 20 years of no communication, no nothing, she finally went back here to visit and see us.

Welcome home Cuz!

I look Stinky hehehehe... Well, I was barbecuing outside when she arrived, LOL! Beautiful, isn't she? It runs in the family, LOL! I know what your thinking, no that can't be. No I won't post our kids photos here. We look skinny when we were kids. Actually we were skinny during those days. Hey cuz, hope to see you in 2010.

By the way, don't make new year's resolution if you cannot keep them okay. If you make one and then your just not going to follow it after a few months or make an excuse not to do it, better do not make one. Just go on and do what you must for this whole year. I hope and pray that this year would be simple as last year. I thank the Lord for the previous years and I am surrendering this year to Him. May the Lord bless us all. Peace out!

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Looking Back (@_@)

2008-12-30T11:55:00.002+08:00

I live a simple, complicated life. I like simple things and people. As long as I can survive daily, that's already happiness for me and I thank God for that. I don't own a fabulous house nor fancy cars. I'm contented with what I have right now with my family and a few close friends. Yeah I know, I'll be a hypocrite if I don't seldom dream to live a easy going life. But not for me alone. There are things I need to consider because I don't like that I am the only one happy with the things that I do. Sometimes, I think of others before I think of myself and then I ended up getting hurt. Pain, hurt, happiness are part of life. Life won't be complete without them.

At the first quarter of 2008, life for me is a bit easy. Same old routine. Go to work and then go home. The second quarter, well, I was busy and thinking a lot of things not for me but for others. Thinking about these and that, is that enough, how will I do this these and that. Those are what occupied most on the second quarter of the year 2008. That is why I turn those thoughts into words and came out in this blog. I needed an outlet. On the third quarter, things for me got a bit complicated. I got hurt and I was in pain emotionally. But I still got the hold of myself and everything that is infront of me. I must admit, this was the time that I got myself confuse and didn't know where to go or where is my place in this world. Things got complicated and at the same time I know I hurt a person that is special to me, a special friend. I didn't know that things got complicated and my friend got hurt without my knowledge. On the last quarter of this year, I regain my luck and everything went back to normal. Blessings came my way unexpectedly. I got my special friend back and gain my focus at work. But as this year ends, there is a bit of floss in my life that I wish I can handle it and find solutions before things get out of hand. I don't want to lose and in the end get hurt once again. I'll fight until to the last breath. I'll hold on even if it hurts. In prayers and God's grace, I know I can find a solution.

Still looking back to what I can't forget this year 2008, here are some photos or moments that I can't forget this year.

Oh, okay, alright... I admit, that's me wearing a suit with my bestfriend

Can't forget this evening at my bestfriend's youngest daugther 7th birthday

Like mother, like daughters.. Beautiful, aren't they?

Ofcourse the Car Show

One of the cars at the show is my friend's car

Lastly, my two uncles who went home this last week of October from U.S.
They haven't went home here in the Philippines for the past 20years.

My uncle wearing a red shirt with his son wearing a dark blue shirt (my cousin)

Also my other uncle who just came home here after 2 decades

Well that's about my year 2008 and I hope this coming year 2009, I won't get into trouble or something. And oh, lucky for me, I haven't got sick. I usually get sick during Decembers and January, don't know why. I hope I won't get sick next month, first month of the year 2009. I'll keep my faiths and hopes up and thank God for the blessings. I hope I can blog more next year.

The Center of Christmas

2008-12-25T08:04:00.005+08:00

In spite of lack of sleep last night, I had manage to attend the evening mass for Christmas eve. The priest's homily is about what is Christmas all about. For the kids or the new generation now, they think Christmas as a time of receiving gifts and wearing new clothes. In addition to that, in Filipino tradition, kids go to their Godparents to kiss their hands and will receive a gift from them. This is what they think and exercise every Christmas day. But last night the priest emphasized what is the true meaning of Christmas.

Yes, Christmas is the time to be jolly and be merry. A time to give what you can to the less fortunate or to the person that you would like to give a gift to. It's the time of the year, once a year to spread the laughter and joy as the cool air touches our faces. But this is the time of the year that we recall the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. As the Three Kings saw the bright star over at Bethlehem and followed it, they knew that our Lord is born. Born in the stable and lay-ed down in a manger with Joseph, Mary and the animals. Christmas is the birth date of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is born to save us from our sins and bring us into salvation.

Christmas is not about receiving but giving what we can give. Not material things but what is in our hearts that we can truly and whole hearted give. As God has given us a very special gift not wrapped in a fancy gift wrapper but wrapped in a simple white cloth. Thus born the baby Jesus that was given to us as a gift from God. God that is thoughtful and caring that He has given us a very special gift. This time of the year is also the time that we gave thanks to God. Jesus Christ the center of Christmas is a symbol that we can reflect upon and check within ourselves if we have Christmas in us...

Have a Merry Christmas!
Hanukkah to our Jewish friends!

The Light...

2008-12-22T04:09:00.006+08:00

Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.(Revelation 14:13)

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.(Romans 8:38,39)

For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any thing that is done under the sun.(Ecclesiastes 9:5,6)

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.(Psalm 23:4)

In loving memory of our beloved Mrs. Herminia Bondoc Yana (1933-2008). May she reset in peace. Kindly pray for her.

Lamentation

2008-12-20T23:28:00.003+08:00

I am asking your kind hearts to please pray for Mrs Herminia Bondoc Yana. I would like to correct my post this morning for she was not yet declared clinically dead, she was revived and in deep comatose due to one of her veins ruptured and resulted to massive bleeding in the brain and was moved to the ICU but later on moved to a private room. Doctor said that anytime soon, she will lay to rest. I'm asking for your prayers to guide her soul. Thank you and God Bless you.

Sinukwan 2008 ---- Kapampangan Fashion

2008-12-18T09:40:00.019+08:00

It's been awhile since I posted here due to my wireless connection took an early Christmas Break LOL! I just hope it won't take another break or else I would rant about my provider here. Any way it's nice to be back. To all my fellow bloggers who are looking for me and e-mailing me, sorry guys I got technical problems.

This is the continuation of my previous post about Sinukwan. Here are the photos I took at the Kapampangan Fashion Exhibit held at Robinsons Starmills in San Fernando, Pampanga.

This is a representation statue of King Sinukwan

This is a representation statue of Makiling, wife of King Sinukwan

Here are the creations of our Kapampangan Fashion Designers. I wonder if one time there can be a fashion show for all the designers and couturiers of Pampanga. I might ask my friend/couturier about this or suggest if they can have a fashion show to showcase their work. Here are some of the creations I saw at the exhibit following the name of the creators.

When I saw this one it's like Moulin Rouge with a Filipino Heritage

This is made of sinamai

This one is made of abaka

This one is also made of abaka but the design is made of shells

This is like retaso or pieces of cloth sewed together

There you have it folks! Those are the creations I found at the exhibit for the Sinukwan Festival last November 30 to December 6 at San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines. This Saturday, December 20 will be the Giant Lantern Festival or what we call Ligligan Parol. I cannot attend the event because I have work.

Farewell Marky...

2008-12-10T07:20:00.009+08:00

I was not planning to blog about what happened to the late Marky Cielo, but I can no longer control what is on my mind after what I have watched from monday to yesterday morning and then I have read the blog entry of my friend Jules about him.

It was really a lost especially to the family and close friends of Marky. i like to see him dance than Mark Herras. for me he is the prince of the dance floor. it was really a shock to the whole showbiz industry and many still cannot believe that a quiet, kind and humble young man will end up like this. I don't know him personally but I have watched him through starstruck and when they are only a few of them left on the competition, I knew he will be the one titled as the ultimate survivor of the competition. My mother and I were just talking about him last week wednesday when we saw him on TV and he looked improved physically. He gained muscles out of daily workout at the gym and his looks really improved comparing when he was just starting out of showbiz after he won the title. He looks so vain but nevertheless, he is the still the same guy that he is when he started out in Philippine Showbiz. When he had a mall show here at SM City Clark, Angeles City, I was not able to catch him on stage dancing for I was not able to go at the mall when he was there. But after he performed, people I know who were there told me that he came down from the stage and personally greeted his fans.

People from all walks of life admired him. He was on his way to stardom but this incident stopped it from happening. The "incident"... Hmmm... This has a mystery behind what really did happened. Bear with me for I am about to let you know about what is on my mind behind this incident that caused me to suddenly wake up from my slumber sleep yesterday.

Last Sunday evening, I came to work and sitted on my pod and heared some of the people talking about someone died, someone from showbiz. Suddenly I heard the name Marky Cielo. I was shocked! Huh?! Marky died? Why? What happened? I was left out of the incident for I was asleep all day since I work on a night shift and nobody at home told me what happened. So I did my own researching and found out that they found him dead at his room lying on the floor at their residence in Antipolo City morning of December 7. His mother rushed him to the hospital but was declared dead upon arrival 10 a.m. They said that he died due to acute pancreatitis but at that time the autopsy report was not yet delivered but they said that he died due to acute pancreatitis. Hmmm.. that made no sense to me. You asked me why? Because first of all, they found him lying on the floor dead. Was he fond of sleeping on the floor where in he has a comfy bed to sleep on. Remember, a person who died due to acute pancreatitis must be on a comfortable sleeping position either on the bed or on a sofa. Do you agree?

The next day Monday morning December 8, I was watching a talk show entitled SIS of GMA channel 7 and they were paying tribute to him. One of the host of the show Carmina Villaroel went to Marky's residence in Antipolo to interview some fans and the young actor's mother. The wake is ongoing at their residence at that time. When Miss Villaroel interviewed Marky's Mother, she was asked "What was the last conversation you had with your son and what were you talking about? Was it personal or something else?". His mother replied "it was personal I won't go into details. I only said to him that you are already at the right age and that is your responsibility". They talked until 2 in the morning of Sunday December 7. That was the last time she saw her son alive.

Next, I was wondering why the autopsy report is not yet out since yesterday morning December 9 and I was told by my mother that the report is out, however, his mother do not want any of the results of the report to come out and let everyone know. That I respect and understand. What I don't get is that, the Scene of the Crime Operatives or SOCO (like the CSI) of Antipolo City are also not allowed to tell anyone what they got from the investigation they have done. But Marky is a public figure, the public deserves to know what really happened to him, right? And then I was again tuned in to SIS talk show and some of Marky's friends are there. Each of them read the letter that they have written for Marky. What caught my attention is when co-actor and friend Mike Tan said that he last saw Marky at their hangout an Internet cafe at Tomas Morato, Manila playing online games Saturday night December 6. He did not bothered Marky while he is playing but Marky acknowledged his presence and continued playing. After that, Mike left Marky who is still busy playing online games. So after Marky played, he went home and chatted with his mother. I wonder if Marky did ate and made himself full up to the neck between the time after he played online games and chatted with his mother. And then, Rainer Castillo also Marky's co-actor and friend said as he read the letter he wrote for Marky "You know what we are here your friends. You can confide to us and tell us..." He cut what he is suppose to say on live television that made me think again about what is the real cause of death of Marky Cielo.

All of these I was thinking yesterday and summed up on my mind and asked myself, did Marky Cielo died due to acute pancreatitis? If he did, why is he found lying on the floor? What is his mother telling the viewers all about what they have talked about that night when he came home from playing online games? Did he really ate and slept full? What is Rainer implying on his statement that he said yesterday on live TV?

I am not implying anything on this entry, however, just like the many people that knows the late Marky Cielo are asking what did really happened to him. How about you, what do you think?

With all of these, May he rest in Peace and find the path to heaven and join the Angels and our Father Almighty. Let us pray for him.

This only mean that Life is too Short and better live it to the right and best way that we can for we only live our life once. We do not know what's ahead. Living each day to the best that we can and sharing what we have will not waste our life instead will make us grow to a better person.

My condolences to the family, friends and fans of the late Mark Angelo Cadaweng Cielo (1988-2008).

To check photos of Marky Cielo, click here

For more updates on Marky Cielo, please visit http://www.pep.ph/

Sinukwan 2008... Some of the events

2008-12-08T08:00:00.018+08:00

Last November 30 to December 6, people of Pampanga celebrated Sinukwan. One of the most celebrated festival in Central Luzon, Philippines. I remembered when my students and I joined the street dancing and cultural presentation night way back 2004. As I have mentioned, we didn't won but the recognition trophy that we received and the experience and excitement is enough for all of us. Unfortunately, I was not able to bring with me the thropy home when I left the school in 2005 and moved on to another career. Trophy is really cool. It's like the oscars trophy but instead of oscar as the man standing on the trophy, it is Aring Sinukwan. Thus, the legend begins...

Many are wondering what is Sinukwan. Let me give you the legend of Sinukwan.

A long, long time ago there lived a noble, gigantic being named Siku. He was the first inhabitant of Pampanga. He ruled over the creatures that later populated the region. Up there in his lush abode that was Mt. Arayat, he held lavish banquets. He became known for his unbridled feasts, serving only the most elegant silverware.

Like Siku, his Capampangan subjects were very hard workings. They planted the strongest trees in the kingdom. One day, the taga-ilugs, people who lived along the banks of “Ilug Maragul”, cut down these big trees to build baneas, without Siku’s permission.

The Capampangans learned about this and became very angry. They chased the taga-ilugs until they reached Siku’s kingdom, were they faced Siku’s wrath. Furious, the taga-ilugs threatened to return with their queen, Mariang Makiling. Deep into the night, thousands of boats stealthily came to Siku’s kingdom to seek revenge.

Alerted of the attack Siku’s bravely faced the taga-ilugs. He brought two giant rocks and together with his people, fearlessly jumped into the river. The water rose so high that the entire river overflowed. Overcome by the great tidal force, the taga-ilugs were helplessly driven back.

Makiling acknowledge her defeat and surrender to Siku, thus the name Sinukwan, which means “SOMEONE TO WHOM OTHERS SUBMIT”. Struck by Makiling’s unparallel beauty and extraordinary strength, King Sinukwan fell in love with the goddess, and asked her hand in marriage.

They had three daughters, Malagu (Beautiful), Mahinhin (Modest), and Matimtiman (Charming), all named after the traits they inherited from their mother. But much to the displeasure of the kings and queens, their three daughters fell in love with mortal men, Masikan (Strong), Matapang (Brave), and Masipag (Industrious). In time, these men prove their love to sinukwan’s daughters. Moved by their determination and loyalty, the king finally conceded, and allowed his daughters to marry the mortals.

King Sinukwan continued to rule over Pampanga for a very, very long time. In a place where the courage, wisdom, faithfulness and loved prevailed, his kingdom became a reflection of Siku’s legendary greatness.

That is the legend of Sinukwan. I was not able to attend the main event of Sinukwan which is the street dancing and cultural night where in Capampangans showcase their talents in the various competitions of the said event. Plus, there are exhibits from Capampangan artist in the field of arts (photography and painting) and fashion.I was only able to attend the fashion event and I was late to arrive at the venue Robinson's Starmills San Fernando, Pampanga. I was just able to get a photo of the dresses made by our Capampangan couturiers on exhibit. I'll post them on my next blog.

Here is the video of the schools and other organizations who joined the Sinukwan street dance and cultural night competition.

Here are the list of participants of the competition on the video above.

ELEMENTARY:
1. San Lorenzo Ruiz Center of Studies and Schools (from City of San Fernando) 2. San Jose Panlumacan Elementary School (from City of San Fernando) 3. Anderson Elementary School (from Arayat) 4. San Agustin Elementary School (from City of San Fernando) 5. San Fernando Elementary School (from City of San Fernando)

HIGH SCHOOL / SECONDARY CATEGORY
1. Tribo Apalitenos (from Apalit) 2. Jose C. Feliciano College (from Mabalacat) 3. University of the Assumption (from City of San Fernando) 4. (participants on this number did not came) 5. Game Master Tribe (from Apalit) 6. Don Honorio Ventura College (from Bacolor) 7. San Lorenzo Ruiz Center of Studies and Schools (City of San Fernando)

The presentations of the Elementary Level are the most that caught the eyes of the viewers at the Robinson's Starmills Event Center. They have showcased their talent and everything they got on this event. I bet your wondering who won on the competition. Here are the list of the winners and what category they had won.

Winners for the Sinukwan Festival 2008:

ELEMENTARY

-Best in Group Headdress
1st Prize: San Lorenzo Ruiz CSS
2nd Prize: San Fernando Elem Sch
3rd Prize: San Jose Panlumacan Elem Sch

-Best in Group Costume
1st Prize: San Lorenzo Ruiz CSS
2nd Prize: San Jose Panlumacan Elem Sch
3rd Prize: Anderson Elem Sch

-Street Dancing/Free Interpretation (Combined)
1st Place: Anderson Elem Sch
2nd Place: San Jose Panlumacan Elem Sch
3rd Place: San Lorenzo Ruiz CSS

OVER-ALL CHAMPION: Anderson Elem Sch

HIGH SCHOOL

-Best in Group Headdress
1st Prize: University of the Assumption
2nd Prize: San Lorenzo Ruiz CSS
3rd Prize: Jose C. Feliciano College

-Best in Group Costume
1st Prize: San Lorenzo Ruiz CSS
2nd Prize: University of the Assumption
3rd Prize: Jose C. Feliciano College

-Street Dancing Competition:
1st Place: Don Honorio Ventura College
2nd Place: University of the Assumption
3rd Place: San Lorenzo Ruiz CSS

-Free Interpretative Competition
1st Place: University of the Assumption
2nd Place: San Lorenzo Ruiz CSS
3rd Place: Don Honorio Ventura College

OVER-ALL CHAMPION: University of the Assumption

P.S. Thank you to SinukwanFestival2008 and Nosyajam for the video and list of winners and participants

Random thoughts.... c",)

2008-12-04T12:02:00.007+08:00

I wanted to write a new entry on my blog since Monday but I was tired when I got home. It's not only Manic Monday every week for me, it's a crazy, stressful Monday and also Tuesday every week. Well, that's life. Not everyday you experience the luxury of worry and stress free environment. It's Christmas just a few blocks away and after that a looonnggg holiday after December 25 here in Philippines. Some are against this long holiday but some will definitely enjoy it.

Aside from Christmas Ornaments and everything that I have mentioned on my last entry, I have mentioned about Food. Yep Food! My family and me are now planning what will be our Food for the Christmas and New Year since this is my 1st holiday with them after 3 years. By the way, good thing that they are rolling back the public transportation fare starting December 15. I just hope that the drives of those public utility vehicle will abide. Back to food. I love eating and I gained weight again, arrgghhh! I get food on the go like this one

Aside from that one and everybody is busy with preparing for the holidays and listing down gifts to buy for their love ones. Me, currently I am busy with my dog and work. Here is a teaser photo of my dog

Yes she is sick, physically sick but she is mentally and emotionally happy and healthy inside. If you see, the part on her neck don't have fur and some on her legs. I don't know what's happening to her but she is healing now bit by bit. I do hope by next year, she will be physically normal and be ready for the dog walk by March 2009.

To my fellow bloggers, I'm sorry I cannot read your post or reply to you at this time. I hope you all understand. As I am writing this entry, I'm in hurry to hit the road. I'll try to reply to you my friends next time. Ciao!

Final "Ber" of the Year 2008

2008-12-01T01:37:00.001+08:00

December is here and it's 24 days to go before Christmas. Shopping Centers and Malls are now open as early as 9am and closes late as 12 midnight. I can see the holiday rush happening yesterday morning I went to the Mall. Ofcourse, SALE! SALE! SALE! is now seen at the mall and you just need to be patient and resourceful when finding things to buy for yourself or buying stuffs to give out as gifts this holiday season.

Kris Kringle, Caroling, Christmas Tree, Mistletoe, Glistening Christmas balls and Christmas ornaments, Christmas Songs, Christmas lights and lanterns and Food Food Food! Talkin' bout diet huh. LOL!

Christmas Trees are now arranged not the traditional way that has stars at top most but they put on garlands or plastic colorful flowers. Check these Christmas Trees that I saw

I like this one with the blue Christmas lights

Ofcourse Christmas won't be complete without Santa Claus

I hope they'll still put up the giant Santa Claus again at SM City Clark. When I say giant, it's really humongous

Aside from Santa Claus, the most important in Christmas Time are Joseph, Mary and the newly born Jesus Christ in a manger. With the 3 Kings or the Biblical Magi and some Sheppards that saw the twinkling star that brought them to see Jesus Christ with gifts of Myrrh, Gold and Frankincense.

Myspace Chistmas Comments & Graphics

When you can live forever... What do you live for?

2008-11-29T06:27:00.001+08:00

Hmmm.. Is that a good question? Or a hard question to answer?

Seems the Twilight fever is just starting and there are still a lot of people who haven't watched the movie but wanted to watch it. There are other countries that the movie is not yet showing on their cinemas.

For those Twilight fans, those who haven't watched the movie and already watched the movie but would like to check out the behind the scenes or the making of Twilight, I researched these for you...

So what is your answer on the question "When you can live forever... What do you live for?". Would you like to be immortal and be 17 years old forever or live your life as a mortal and die when your old?

On Twilight... Have you watched it?

2008-11-28T08:53:00.001+08:00

I have watched the movie yesterday afternoon. I was expecting a long line to the ticket booth, but there is no line. I got my tickets in a jiffy and stride my way to SM Clark Cinema 1. I got seats in the upper box so up I went with my partner (in crime LOL!). I got us a bucket of pop corn and a tumbler of fruit shake. There are already many people sitting and waiting for the movie on the upper box. On the lower box, there are not much people seating. I was expecting that it would be a full house. While waiting for the movie to get started, there is a sneak preview of the upcoming movies and one that caught my attention is the Underworld part 2. For the Underworld fans, get ready for the part 2 showing next year.

As the movie is about to start, I heard a kid screaming out loud near where I am seated and that surprised me because the movie is PG13. How did that kid with her mom got into that movie house? She was talking and talking and talking, my golly!! The kid I think is only 5 years old. She was asking so many things to her mother. I'm to shy to tell the kid to keep quiet and her mother is telling her to pipe down but she kept on talking and talking and talking. So I concentrated on watching the movie. The first part or I guess 1/4 of the movie is the same as what is indicated on the book but as the movie went on, there are parts of the book that are not shown on the movie. And not only a few part but a lot of part in the book is not shown on the movie. But I love the part that Edward sneaks in to Bella's room just to watch her sleep and when Edward took Bella to their home to meet his family and when they played baseball.

The cinematography of the movie is great! The screen play, casting, stunts are all great! The movie runs for almost 2 hours and never a dull or boring moment while watching the movie. The main cast played they roles well and good. What really excites me is the part that Edward jumps from one tree to another and one boulder to another and when suddenly they jumped out of Edward's room. The director and cameraman in those scenes are great because those scenes are effective. I mean they left an impact to the viewers.

Overall the movie went well, I give it a 9 out of 10 rating. Well, there is definitely another part and next book that will follow this one. Because I seen it in the dark deep eyes of Victoria as she gazed upon Edward and Bella dancing at the prom that she will return. There you go folks! Those who haven't watched it, what are you waiting for? Go to the cinemas and catch that Twilight fever!

After watching the movie, I got hungry with all the excitement LOL! So I went to my favorite place to chow down.

Creamy Carbonara

Shakey's has a new pizza and it's called Pizza Bianca. Look at the pizza it's not your ordinary pizza

It has creamy white sauce topped with natural cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, flavorful ham, button mushrooms, sprinkled with chopped green bell pepper and premium grated parmesan cheese. Not your usual pizza because it do not have a pizza sauce and the taste is yummy it melts in your mouth because of the cream on it instead of the usual pizza sauce. To all pizza lovers like me... try it!

Apparel... Events and into the Twilight Zone ^_^

2008-11-27T09:37:00.004+08:00

I am really into Superman stuffs. I love to collect them. When I see a new superman stuff that I don't have yet, I'll grab one because I might not see it the next time I come back to the place where I saw it. On my previous blog, you have seen some of my Superman stuffs. Here are some of my Superman Apparel,

The last shirt above is my favorite Superman Shirt. I still have other Superman Apparel and stuffs. I'll post them some other time.

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To all my Friends, Bloggers and Visitors

Enjoy the Feast!

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Everyone is excited, ecstatic and ready to hit the movie houses or cinemas to catch the TWILIGHT. Are you ready to see it?! Go! Go! Go! But be careful =)

This is the second time... :o)

2008-11-26T12:50:00.009+08:00

Oh no! Arrgghhh! Hmmm... Yikez! Blag! Ouch! LOLzzzz!! Naahhh! I just got tagged! By whom you ask? By this beautiful person named MAYA.

Well, she wants to know 10 Facts about me. Hmmm... Let me see... Let me think... Aha!

1. I look like more of a Grade School student than a Teacher.

2. First day at school as a College Instructor, my students thought that I am their classmate. I no longer practice my profession at the moment. But once I get the "calling", I'll go back.

3. Obviously I love surfing the net and taking photos. I also love going to place where I can relax.

4. I can sleep for only 15 minutes and I'll be refreshed and can work for the whole shift of 9 hours 45 minutes.

5. I can dance and groove the whole day. I can move to the beat of Philippine Folk Dances, Hip Hop, Street Dance, Freestyle, Interpretative. I forgot to add Ballroom Dance.

6. I love to hang out with friends and make new friends.

7. I collect Superman items.

8. I know this may sound unreal but I haven't went to Baguio my whole life. Anyone wanna take me there? LOL!

9. I like pizza and pasta. With that, I also love to learn the French Language.

10. I love to hear any genre of music from classical, renaissance, pop, RnB. I'm a sporty type of person that loves to play Lawn Tennis.

Those are some facts about me and I would like to know some facts from these people:
JM. Oh no! Arrgghhh! Hmmm... Yikez! Blag! Ouch! LOLzzzz!! Naahhh! I just got tagged! By whom you ask? By this beautiful person named <a href="http://maya-licious.blogspot.com/">MAYA</a>. Well, she wants to know 10 Facts about me. Hmmm... Let me see... Let me think... Aha! 1. I look like more of a Grade School student than a Teacher. 2. First day at school as a College Instructor, my students thought that I am their classmate. I no longer practice my profession at the moment. But once I get the "calling", I'll go back. 3. Obviously I love surfing the net and taking photos. I also love going to place where I can relax. 4. I can sleep for only 15 minutes and I'll be refreshed and can work for the whole shift of 9 hours 45 minutes. 5. I can dance and groove the whole day. I can move to the beat of Philippine Folk Dances, Hip Hop, Street Dance, Freestyle, Interpretative. I forgot to add Ballroom Dance. 6. I love to hang out with friends and make new friends. 7. I collect Superman items. 8. I know this may sound unreal but I haven't went to Baguio my whole life. Anyone wanna take me there? LOL! 9. I like pizza and pasta. With that, I also love to learn the French Language. 10. I love to hear any genre of music from classical, renaissance, pop, RnB. I'm a sporty type of person that loves to play Lawn Tennis. Those are some facts about me and I would like to know some facts from these people: <a href="http://webofthought.blogspot.com/">JM</a>. <a href="http://riotooth.blogspot.com/&qu%3Ctextarea%20name=" postbody="" rows="17" cols="47" id="textarea" wrap="soft" tabindex="5" dir="ltr">Oh no! Arrgghhh! Hmmm... Yikez! Blag! Ouch! LOLzzzz!! Naahhh! I just got tagged! By whom you ask? By this beautiful person named </a><a href="http://maya-licious.blogspot.com/">MAYA</a>. Well, she wants to know 10 Facts about me. Hmmm... Let me see... Let me think... Aha! 1. I look like more of a Grade School student than a Teacher. 2. First day at school as a College Instructor, my students thought that I am their classmate. I no longer practice my profession at the moment. But once I get the "calling", I'll go back. 3. Obviously I love surfing the net and taking photos. I also love going to place where I can relax. 4. I can sleep for only 15 minutes and I'll be refreshed and can work for the whole shift of 9 hours 45 minutes. 5. I can dance and groove the whole day. I can move to the beat of Philippine Folk Dances, Hip Hop, Street Dance, Freestyle, Interpretative. 6. I love to hang out with friends and make new friends. 7. I collect Superman items. 8. I know this may sound unreal but I haven't went to Baguio my whole life. Anyone wanna take me there? LOL! 9. I like pizza and pasta. With that, I also love to learn the French Language. 10. I love to hear any genre of music from classical, renaissance, pop, RnB. I'm a sporty type of person that loves to play Lawn Tennis. Those are some facts about me and I would like to know some facts from these people: <a href="http://webofthought.blogspot.com/">JM</a>. <a href="http://riotooth.blogspot.com/">Doc Rio</a>. <a href="http://montage-silhouettes.blogspot.com/">Josh Marie</a>. <a href="http://passionatestar92.blogspot.com/">Ailee</a>. and <a href="http://lalaine.gameops.net/">Lalaine</a>. Instructions is simple, write down 10 Facts about yourselves and then tag at least 5 people that you wish to receive this tag. Come on you can do it... I know you can... Get those fingers typing...

Think twice... Be careful than be sorry...

2008-11-24T10:00:00.005+08:00

Since I was on 3 day vacation leave (I was not at work for 5 days including my 2 day offs) and will be returning to work later, I opened my emails and checked if there are any updates at work. Whoa! 45 new emails! I read each and every email and as I was reading my emails, this one is forwarded to me and I would like to share it to all of you.

Don't Take any Business Cards (BURUNDANGA - New Modus)

A man came over and offered his services as a painter to a
female putting petrol in her car and left his card. She said
no ,but accepted his card out of kindness and got in the
car. The man then got into a car driven by another
gentleman.

As the lady left the service station, she saw the
men following her out of the station at the same time.
Almost immediately, she started to feel dizzy and could not
catch her breath. She tried to open the window and realized
that the odor was on her hand; the same hand which accepted
the card from the gentleman at the service station.

She then noticed the men were immediately behind her and
she felt she needed to do something at that moment. She
drove into the first driveway and began to honk her horn
repeatedly to ask for help. The men drove away but the lady
still felt pretty bad for several minutes after she could
finally catch her breath. Apparently, there was a substance
on the card that could have seriously injured her.

This drug is called 'BURUNDANGA' and it is used by
people who wish to incapacitate a victim in order to steal
from or take advantage of them.
This drug is four times more dangerous than the date rape
drug and is transferable on simple cards.

So take heed and make sure you don't accept cards at
any given time alone or from someone on the streets. This
applies to those making house calls and slipping you a card
when they offer their services .

That was the content of the email I read. Since the holidays is approaching, there are a lot of modus operandi that others are doing just to take advantage of people on this holiday rush. Be vigilant when withdrawing money from the bank or ATMs. Especially for those who already received their 13th month pay. When going shopping or buying gifts, don't wear too much expensive accessories, don't wear clothes that will call attention that you are going on a major shopping, always keep your belongings attended, don't text or send SMS on crowded places. don't bring gadgets to places that you know are crowded. Most of all be alert and on look out of suspicious people. Don't wear back packs, if you do, put padlocks to keep them secure. Those are some of my advices. Enjoy the pre-holiday rush!

Finally!

2008-11-23T09:00:00.008+08:00

I knew that this day would come
And you would open our communications once again
I missed you so much
I know you know how happy I am

I won't ask much from you
But I'm really glad and delighted
When you said "our friendship is something I could assure, others won't have"
That's enough for me to hear from you and won't ask for more
I'll always hold to that thought

We are bestfriends no matter what others say
I know at this time we cannot see each other
I'll wait until we see again face to face
I felt renewal of our friendship and it refreshes me

As we chatted I knew that it's a new start
But I know it's more of clearing things up
And understanding both sides
I'm here always for you and you know that my bestfriend.

P.S. continuation of my previous post

Showing some lovin'

2008-11-21T11:20:00.005+08:00

These past few days I have been busy taking care of my dog. She was a bit sick. Some of her fur on the neck begun to fall out and redness around her chin and below her neck is shown. It's not the yearly changing of fur or coat, I don't know what is happening. I haven't brought her to the vet for some check up. But after a week, the redness is gone and the falling out of her coat sort of stopped. She bathe once a week still. But she scratch her self often even after she bathe. There is nothing new on how I take care of her for the past 1 year 9 months that she is with me. But I think I was somehow my attention to her was no longer the same as before. So I talked to her and played with her again. She is still the same happy and playful dog. Since she is a house pet and lives inside the house, maybe she needs some sunlight for her itching to subside. But she is still quiet and playful.

I bought her these treats. She loves this one. Dogs or pets alike love to get some treats not just to follow what you command but when you play with your pets.

I'll bathe her later on. Her soap run out so I bought her a new soap. Just like us, she is allergic to some pet products and it's causing her some dandruff. Yes, dogs are getting dandruff too if the dog product that you apply to them is not the right one for their skin. You'll know if the product not the right one after a day or two you'll some changes on your dogs skin or if they itch a lot. Don't use your own soap or shampoo to bathe your dog

When I'm not around, she play with her toy. Dogs love to play. I bought this one months ago. It helps her teeth to be clean too. There are dog treats that helps your dog fight bad breath, plaque or tooth decay. Just check your local mall.

Have you check on your pet lately? He or she might need your attention ;-)