Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
The Past -
I was wrong when I hurt you
But did you have to hurt me too
Did you think revenge will make it better?
I don't care about the past
I just want our love to last
There's a way to bring us back together
[Chorus:]
I must forgive you (I must forgive you)
You must forgive me too (we must have to try)
If you wanna try to put things back the way they used to be
(honey let's start again)
'Cause there's no sense in going over and over
The same things as before
So let's not bring the past back anymore
(no looking back, we can't look back)
(honey let's start again)
Out of all the good we had
You only keep track of the bad
Though you knew I never really loved her
Didn't anyone tell you yet
That to forgive is to forget
How can you be mad if you don't remember
[Chorus:]
I must forgive you (I must forgive you)
You must forgive me too (we must have to try)
If you wanna try to put things back the way they used to be
(honey let's start again)
'Cause there's no sense in going over and over
The same things as before
So let's not bring the past back anymore
(no looking back, we can't look back)
(honey let's start again)
I must forgive you
And you must forgive me too
It's the only thing that's left that we haven't try to do
One thing I'm sure will work
That we haven't tried before
Let's not bring the past back anymore
(no looking back, no looking back)
(honey let's start again)
Friday, December 14, 2007
My Christmas Wish List
Sa mga regalong natatanggap, hindi nawawala ang mga sumusunod:
1. Mug - iba'ibang klaseng mug, may malaki, maliit, may takip, musical at chartoon characters.
2. Towel - beach towel, hand towel, face towel.
3. Candle - scented, korteng taong kandila, tea candle.
4. Table figurines - angel, fairy, santo't santa.
5. Picture frame - iba ibang hugis, may bilog at may kasamang alarm clock.
Kahit paulit ulit mong natatanggap. Iba pa rin ang feeling ng nakakakuha ka ng regalo. Ang sarap ng feeling. Lalo na kung ikaw rin ay nakakapagbigay at nakikita mo ang ngiti sa binibigyan mo habang binubuksan nila ang regalo.
At para hindi OT sa topic, Ngayong pasko heto ang mga gusto ko sanang matanggap .. hmm sana may makabasa heheheh!!!
1. Organizer - yun kikay na organizer, pink o kaya blue. Kahit kasi meron ng organizer sa CP iba pa rin yun sinusulat.
2. Cologne - nahihirapan kasi ako pumili ng sarili kong pabango. Mas gusto ko ang binibigay eheheheh.
3. Belt - para in sa fashion
4. Coin purse - para pampabwenas.
5. Sunglasses - pareho ng cologne, hindi ako makapili ng babagay sa akin.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Wedding Nightmare
Nasa simbahan daw ako kasama ng family at mga relatives. Araw na daw ng kasal ko. Nagtataka ako bakit parang napakadali naman, ni hindi ko nga naalalang nagasikaso man lang ako tungkol dito. Madami na daw invited, andon yun mga officemates ko, mga kaklase nung high school at college. Tapos nagtanong ako sa mama ko, asan yun mga abay? Sagot nya, wala eh kaya hihila na lang tayo sa mga bisita. Ha??? Walang abay, ano ba namang kasal ito, on the spot ang pagkuha ng abay. Tapos bigla ko napansin na meron ako suot na pangkikay na kwintas, so sabi ko sa mama ko, ma hindi naman bagay itong kwintas ko sa damit... sabay pagyuko ko, tska ko narealize na nakapambahay lang ako na katerno nung kikay na kwintas... waaaaaaaa, ano na nangyayari bakit ganito, indi man lang ako naka bridal gown.
Hinanap ko yun groom ko, wala... lumapit sa akin yun auntie ko, itext ko daw si Jess kasi baka nakalimutan na ngayon na pala yun kasal.... WAKEKE! Meron ba naman groom na makakalimutan ang araw ng kasal nya waaaaaaaa!
Bigla ako nagising... panaginip lang pala... hay naku sa sobrang pagkaweird nung panaginip naalala ko talaga yun yun every detail. Ay ewan... sana lang in case na dumating ang panahong iyon, indi naman ganon kapangit...
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Happy Birthday
How I wish I could spend this special day with you...=,(
Miss you so much!
Happy 3rd Birthday din Blog!
Saturday, December 01, 2007
Talking Avatar
Friday, November 23, 2007
5-min poem
Bakit ba sobrang hirap para sa iyo ang magsabi ng totoo?
Bakit kelangan mong palaging gumawa ng kwento?
Paano ko ibabalik ang tiwalang nawala kung hindi ka magbabago?
Ako ay labis na nasasaktan
Dahil ilang beses na din kitang pinayuhan.
Nagbabakasakaling mababalik ang nasirang samahan
Subalit habang tumatagal ay lalo tayong nahihirapan.
Hindi ko alam kung hanggang kailan ako magtitiis
Minsan lang maging masaya, kadalasa'y puro hinagpis
Kelangan ko bang isipin ito'y pawang pagsubok na kailangan lagpasan
O dapat na akong magising, umalis at tuluyan ka nang kalimutan...
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
One More Chance
Here's the summary I've got from Sureseats
Popoy and Basha have been together all their lives. Their families loved them, they shared friends, they eventually worked in the same firm and their life plans revolved around each other. Everything seems perfect. At least that’s what Popoy thinks. But all the planning and dreaming eventually took a toll on Basha. In their first major fight in over five years, Popoy and Basha begin their heart-rending struggle whether to hold on or to move on.
As for the trailer, click this link:
One More Chance Trailer
how long should you hold on?
how soon should you let go?
How do you move on?
This is a story
about how true love
waits for
holds on
One More Chance...
Hay taray!!!
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
The Great Princess Bride DVD Giveaway!
Kreisler will be giving away Free Princess Bride DVD! For more details, please click the link below:
The Great Princess Bride DVD Giveaway
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Basurs
Basura ng Makati itatambak sa MMDA
NAGBANTA kahapon si Makati City Mayor Jejomar Binay na itataambak nila ang basura ng lungsod sa harapan mismo ng tanggapan ng Metropolitan Ma-nila Development Authority (MMDA) sa oras na hindi maresolba ng ahensiya ang krisis sa basura.
Sinabi ni Binay na sa kasalukuyan ay may napagtatapunan pa naman sila ng kanilang basura sa kabila ng pagsasara ng Rodriguez Landfill subalit kapag dumating aniya ang panahon na wala na silang mapagta-punan, sa harap mismo ng MMDA sa Orenze St. nila itatambak ang kanilang ba-sura.
“Pag wala na talagang tatanggap sa basura namin, ipapatapon ko na lang sa harap mismo ng MMDA. Wala na kaming mapag-tatapunan eh,” pahayag ni Binay.
Idinugtong pa ng alkalde na nakipag-ugnayan na sila kay Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim para maidaan muna sa Pier 18 na ginagamit bilang transfer station ng Maynila ang kanilang basura upang maisakay ito sa barge o gebara patungo sa dumpsite ng Navotas.
Pansamantala ring itinatapon ng Makati City ang ka-nilang basura sa San Pedro,
Laguna subalit hindi rin aniya magtatagal ay baka hindi na sila payagang magtapon dito.
Tiniyak ng alkalde na hindi nila pababayaan na uma-lingasaw at magkalat na lamang basta sa iba’t-ibang lugar ng Makati ang basura dahil dito aniya magsisimu-lang dumami ang mga daga, ipis at iba pang mikrobyo na may masamang epekto sa kalusugan.
Nauna ng sinisi ni Binay si MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando sa kawalan ng aksiyon na makahanap ng permanenteng dumpsite o tapunan ng basura at inuuna pa aniya ang paghabol sa mga vendors at paggiba sa mga tindahan, police stations at barangay hall.
Napag-alaman na umaabot sa 2,500 metro kubikong basura ang araw-araw na kinokolekta ng 120 garbage trucks na gumagala sa buong lungsod na kanilang itinata-pon sa Rodriquez dumpsite na ngayon ay isinara ng alklade ng naturang muni-sipyo.
Sinabi ni Binay na sa laki ng kanilang ibinibigay na kontribusyon sa MMDA, pati na ang iba pang local government units, dapat ay inuuna ni Fernando na humanap ng solusyon sa problema sa halip na hintaying humupa ang bangayan ng alkalde at gobernador ng Rodriguez, Rizal.
Waaaaahh please, sana naman maayos na ang problemang ito... ayaw ko pa na dumating ang oras na maging housemates ko pa si Mr. Rat at Ms. Ipis!!!!
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to me
Happy Birthday Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to me
Friday, August 31, 2007
Photophobic, Camera-shy Model
Isa sa mga kahibangan ko nung bata pa ako... palibhasa, yun tiyahin ko, libangan nya ang bihisan ako at pagposin ng kung anu ano sa harap ng camera. Kahit pa "lorna tolentino, alma moreno, maricel soriano o vilma santos look pa yan eh nagagaya ko...
Habang lumalaki ako... ay mali.... habang nagkakaedad ako, mahilig pa rin ako magpakuha sa mga studio pero nakalimutan ko na ata ang pagpose ng tama sa harap ng camera, masyado akong naging conscious.. hindi tuloy nagiging maganda ang resulta. Mula noon ay binawas bawasan ko na ang pagpapakuha ng litrato, nagkaroon ako ng inggit sa mga nakikita ko sa friendster, multiply, myspace, pati na rin sa mga artista... Bakit sila ang gaganda ng kuha nila, bat ako indi ko makuha ang tamang anggulo... hay.. nakakaiyak.. paano na ang pangarap ko ..kelangan ko na talagang kalimutan..... (hay! banaman!)
Kanina may nabasa ako sa weddings@work, pinadala ng isa sa mga sis namin.. isang article kung paano ko makakapagpakuha ng litrato na maganda ang kalalabasan heto po:
Conquer Your Photophobia: Look Better in a Snap!
How do they do it? How do models manage to look so great in
magazines and even in candid shots? If you hate how you look in
pictures, don't be too hard on yourself. Models need hours of
photogenic makeup, years of training, and hundreds of photos to look
picture-perfect. They've mastered their best angles and have learned
how to minimize their facial and body "defects". With our tips and
lots of practice, you'll get the hang of looking your best, whether
you're having a professional portrait taken or are just hamming it
up for travel snapshots.
Makeup Magic
Everybody looks better with some makeup. Even the most flawless
complexion can look sallow or shiny (especially the forehead and
nose) without some form of corrective coverage.
Daylight photos. Keep makeup natural so it doesn't look like a mask.
Natural light can be unforgiving, showing the littlest flaws. Use
concealer (in your skin shade) to even out redness and spots. And
off with that mustache—believe us, it will show!
Flash photography washes out your skin. It is kinder to your flaws
but intensifies the pink and white tones in your face. Familiar with
that too-white-under-the-eyes look on celebrities in paparazzi
shots? The culprit: too-light translucent powder that looks mask-
like. It does reflect light off your eyebags, making them disappear,
but it's still best to stick to warm, yellow-based powder. Don't
forget the underside of your chin and neck to avoid "The Great
Divide". Define your brows, eyes, and lips so you don't look
invisible.
Studio shots. You'll need a bit more coverage, but keep your makeup
neat, clean and precise. Contour your face where it's needed—cheeks,
forehead, nose. Top models and makeup artists know that contouring
creates illusions—round cheeks can look thinner, a broad forehead
shorter, or a flat nose higher. But go easy and blend! Nothing looks
scarier than severe, unblended railroad track nose shading or racing
stripe blusher!
All the Right Moves
No need for contortionist posing—just relax. Try to feel comfortable
with the photographer. Any form of tension will show—facial muscles
tighten when you're nervous and your body will look rigid and stiff.
Notice how you look great in your photo album snapshots? With family
and friends, you're at your most natural. Don't be too self-
conscious. Be comfortable with your body—know your flaws and accept
them, but don't be afraid of them. Says Raymund, "Do something about
them. Otherwise, be happy with what you have. Sometimes a flaw can
be your asset. The most beautiful people I have photographed are
those who are not afraid of themselves. Love yourself!"
Tricks and Techniques
• Practice in front of the mirror to determine your best angle. Most
people look better facing the camera at a 45° angle. Create the
illusion of an hourglass figure by using the old swimsuit calendar
(and beauty contest) trick: face your hip to the camera, stomach in,
chest out and twist shoulders forward.
• Pull up! Slouching gives you a weak, unattractive look. A straight
body gives you instant confidence.
• A real smile comes from the eyes, not from the mouth. Think happy
thoughts. Instead of saying "Cheese!", saying a soft "A!" will give
you a perfect smile, minimizing crow's feet, eyebags, too-squinty-
eyes and crooked, gummy or toothy smiles. Practice!
• Feeling tense? Can't stop blinking or looking "gulat"? Close your
eyes, move your head around, take a deep breath, and count to three.
On the third count, have the photographer click the shutter. Your
eyes will look softer.
• Don't wear a white bra under a black shirt—the camera's flash will
make you flash! Also beware of bra straps peeping out of sleeveless
tops or panty lines.
• Never point limbs to the camera—they'll shorten your body.
To camouflage…
Round cheeks. Practice biting the insides of your cheeks with your
molars to create a more angular jaw, then slightly push the chin
forward.
Eyebags. Lift the chin slightly to minimize casting shadows.
A flat nose. Contour subtly (blend!), turn your face at a 45° angle,
tilt chin slightly, and look at the camera.
A double chin. Chin up, push it forward. Lengthen your neck.
A big stomach. Black can make you look slimmer, but tight black
clothes will accentuate that bilbil. Be sure your clothes fit will.
Or try angling a bit sideways or use your arms to cover them.
Big nostrils. Make sure the camera isn't positioned to low.
Big legs, broad shoulders, and big hips. Find a comfortable stance
while placing one foot in front of the other at a 45° angle.
Big arms. Don't press your arms too close to your body or point them
to the camera—that'll enlarge them.
Pag uwi ko itatry ko nga ito... let's see kung matuloy ko pa ang pangarap kong maging isang model!!!! Nyahahahah!!!
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Another Malu Fernandez or What??
HERE I STAND
By Geronimo L. Sy
Malu Fernandez: Hate ugly Filipinos
Don’t we ever run out of scandals? Lately it has been the fierce and fabulous author Malu Fernandez of People Asia magazine. Allegedly she already resigned from her writing job due to the numerous complaints against her article of June 2007 titled, “From Boracay to Greece!” It is a travel piece recounting her summer spent in the beautiful island of Boracay fighting off insects and protecting her immaculate pedicure from the white sands and then jetting off to Greece to see the goddesses but having to go through ugly Filipinos en route.
What exactly did she write? She said that to save on ticket going to Greece, she bravely took the economy class via Emirates with a stopover in Dubai, only to remember that the latter was the hub for OFWs. She “wanted to slash her wrist at the thought of being trapped in a plane with all of them.” She was tormented in her sleep with “endless yelling of “HOY! Kumusta ka na? At taga saan ka? Domestic helper ka rin ba? I thought I had died and God had sent me to my own private hell.” On the return trip [of course she had to fly back somehow], she “resigned [her]self to being trapped like a sardine in a sardine can with all these OFWs smelling of AXE and Charlie cologne while my Jo Malone evaporated into thin air.”
With these lines, Malu offended our sensibilities, went against political correctness and doomed herself to public condemnation.
Our sensibilities say that to travel for leisure is a privilege and a luxury. Millions of our countrymen brave foreign shores in search of the proverbial three meals a day. Hence to vacation in Bora or, rather and, Greece in one break is something we whisper a prayer for and count our blessings. How can Malu be so ungrateful, we ask not out of envy?
Malu writes for the sosi crowd. For outsiders, sosi means sosyal—a Filipinized word of “social” referring to high society and the rich and/or famous. It is obvious from her article that Malu is part of this class (otherwise she will not be a credible source so essential in sosi magazines). Well, she scrimped on her plane ticket to shop for more accessories and her nose spotted the difference of AXE and Charlie, scents of the masa (masses) and her exquisite Jo Malone. That is how socialites are.
She flaunted political correctness when she dared to be true to herself and called OFWs for who they are: A noisy lot intruding into personal space sacred to others in small places like economy seats. At least she is honest with her thoughts. She could have injected the value of empathy—understanding that it is beyond the OFWs themselves and largely attributable to socio-economic factors like education and professional attainment. She may perhaps have been trying to be cute about it or simply reflected the elite mentality.
She is publicly condemned for pointing out, albeit unintentionally, the stark truth that we are a society of pretenders—of OFWs buying branded goods and perfumes instead of saving up and matronas spending three hours at hair spas and then going to their favorite charity balls, of migrants fighting for survival and public servants swimming in pork barrel, of urban professionals concerned with the next gimmick or new car or exotic vacation and our national budget in perpetual deficit because of low tax base and tax evasion, of mall goers hugging dogs and cats and young children on the streets begging for alms. Damn, we sure deserve what we see and don’t see. Don’t we just hate Malu and hate ourselves the ugly Filipinos. How could we look away?
Malu, you are not alone, come back and write. Let us hate the ugliness of the OFWs in us, enough to do something about it.
A Moment with Papa Piolo
Cherry of Wrock texted me last time na Piolo will be having a station tour to promote his new album... I never expected na iinform ako ni cherry kasi joke ko lang naman last year na sabihan nya ako agad kapag nagvisit si Papa Piolo sa station nila. Anyway, Cherry really kept her promise and she informed me na nga kasi sya mismo ang mag iinterview kay Piolo.
The interview sked was 2pm pero dumating ako sa station ng 1:30 pm... oh my, nagstart na yun interview, buti na lang maaga ako dumating. I've waited dun sa reception area... pero after 15 mins... di na ako nakatiis at sinabi ko dun sa receptionist if pwede ko na silipin kasi pumunta talaga ako for Piolo (waaaahhh!!), the receptionist was hesitant for a while... buti na lang me lalaki don na nagsabi na sige, go ahead..
Pagdaan ko doon sa booth, I saw cherry, talking to Piolo (patapos na yun interview).. Ang gwapo grabe!! Inside the booth are some of Piolo's staffs (?-not friendly looking), nakita ako ni Cherry and she signaled me to wait. So umupo muna ako doon sa side pero indi na nawawala yun smile ko hehehhe. Lumabas si Cherry and sabi nya kakanta muna ng jingle si Piolo tapos lalabas na sya for picture taking.
Here are some of the videos, sensya sa imeem ko niload kasi got problems with youtube right now.. (videos para indi sabihing nagphotoshop lang ako hahahaha):
Piolo recording his jingle (sensya ha nakatalikod)
Here's a blooper with Cherry and Piolo (Cherry is holding a nescafe 3-in-1 kasi)...E di ba san mig coffee model ang fafa????
Picture taking... (sensya wala ako... if you'll notice the video is kinda shaky... ganon ako katensed that time heheh)
Jheng and Papa Piolo, hawig sya ni honey ko.. (waaaaa and taba ko na naman)
Before he left..
Nung paalis na sila, nagpaalam na rin ako kay cherry kasi babalik din ako ng office. Tamang tama, nakasabay ko pa si Piolo sa elevator... (staring him for the last time haaaaayy)...I wanted to kiss him kaso.. hiya ang lola nyo hehehehe
Sensya, na, so mababaw pero di ko mapigilan hehehe.
^.^
Friday, August 24, 2007
Taste of Asia Blogger's Party Part 2
Nung una pagbaba ko ng bus sa harap ng MOA, may 2nd thoughts ako kung tutuloy ako o hindi, pano ba naman wala ako kakilala doon, di ko naman sure kung makikita ko doon ang classmate ko.. pero sabi ko, andito na rin lang ako, sige na.. Ikot ikot muna hanggang sa marating ang lugar ng event.
Pagdating don, nagparegister ako, at meron pang binigay na isang listahan ng mga bloggers. Ang sabi, game daw yun, ang pinakamaraming napapirma, yun ang mananalo, ngek, eh ala nga ako kakilala magpapapirma pa..
Pagdating don, meron na rin mga tao (aba 730 pa lang ah... on time!), dun ako pumwesto sa malapit sa CliqueBooth. maya't maya, heto na at marami na ring nagpapirma, marami ako nakilala like si Rowena, Jehzeel, Yatot, Allen, Karlo, AJ at marami pang iba (sorry di ko dala yun kodigo ko hehehhe).
Maya't maya, nag aanounce na ng winners.. si ANiTOKiD ang winner ng grand prize sa SM hypermart blogwriting contest. Prize is trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! Congrats!!!!
Chowtime!! Ang daming foods, grabe... ang sarap heheh! Kung overflowing ang foods, overflowing din ang drinks!
Raffle time!!! Lahat ng naghulog ng calling cards sa bowl ay kasali sa raffle.... hmmm pano naman kami?? @,@ Syemre, dahil maraming prizes, pinayagan kaming magjoin and maglist ng aming name kahit sa anong klaseng papel (karamihan ay ginamit ang mga calling cards na pinamigay sa kanila ng co-blogger at sinulatan ng sariling name sa likod!!)
Anyway, isa ako sa mapalad na nabunot ng grocery items... bukod doon, nabunot din ako as consolation prize winner sa signature contest... YAY!!!
Rest of the pix:
Sa uulitin!
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
All time favorites
Pero sa lahat ng nabanggit ko, meron lang akong mga piling pagkain na gustung gusto ko (at ng kapatid ko hehehe).
Una sa listahan ko ang tapsilog. Kahit alas tres ng madaling araw ay makakabili ka ng tapsilog sa Spare Strike, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week bukas ang sikat na tapsilugan sa kanto ng Evangelista at Gen. Calles. Bukod sa napakasikat nilang tapsilog (tapa-sinangag-itlog), meron din silang tocilog(tocino-sinangag-itlog), dasilog(daing na bangus-sinangag-itlog), longsilog (longganisa-sinangag-itlog), porksilog (porkchop-sinangag-itlog) at ang hindi ko pa natitikman na horsilog, hors.. oo horse nga as in tapang kabayo.
Pangalawa sa aking listahan ang kinagigiliwan ngayon ng maraming tambay... ang calamares, ito ay ang hinati hating katawan ng pusit na ginulong sa breadcrumbs at pinirito. Ewan ko ba, ngayon ko lang kasi talaga napansin na mayroong nagtitinda ng calamares. At take note, palagi akong nauubusan kasi mabili talaga. Ngayon nga wala na naman ako nabili, wala tuloy ako maipost na pix.
Pangatlo sa aking listahan ang isaw na manok. Hindi ito yun barbeque na isaw. Gaya ng calamares, ito ay pinagulong din sa harina at pinirito. Kaya ang isaw... very crunchy! Bagay na bagay sa suka na may sibuyas at sili... hmm Yummy!
Naku nagutom na tuloy ako... kain muna ako ng tapsilog...
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Induction Cooker
Ayon sa wikipedia, ang flameless range or mas kilala sa tawag na "Induction Cooker" ay gumagamit ng "induction heat" sa pagluluto. Hindi lahat ng type ng kaldero at kawali gaya ng glass, aluminum ay pwedeng gamitin para dito. Ito ay gumagamit lamang ng "Ferromagnetic"- coated pot. (Pero sabi ng mama ko pwede na daw ang manipis na stainless heheh).
Ang induction cooker ay mas mabilis makapagluto kumpara sa mga gas range at mas maliit ang konsumo nito sa koryente kumpara sa isang electric stove. Hindi rin nakakapaso ang induction cooker. Kahit hawakan mo ang caserola mo na may kumukulong tubig ay hindi ka mapapaso. Isa pang maganda dito, kapag tinanggal mo ang caserola mo ay automatic itong namamatay (tamang tama ito sa aking kapatid na ubod ng ulyanin hehe).
Friday, August 17, 2007
OFW Snob
"Call me whatever you like but when you are trapped in economy class that is filled to the brim with migrant workers the smell gets a little funky after nine hours of flying."
“…I heaved a sigh, popped my sleeping pills and dozed off to the sound of gum chewing and endless yelling of ‘Hoy! Kamusta ka! Domestic helper ka din ba?’ I thought I had died and God sent me to my very own private hell.”
“This time I had already resigned myself to being trapped like a sardine in a sardine can with all these OFWs smelling like AXE and Charlie cologne while my Jo Malone evaporated into thin air.”
Sa halip na mag apologize sya sa mga sinabi nya... aba at naglabas pa ng isa na namang maanghang na pahayag ang mahadera!
“…Just recently, I wrote a funny article in my magazine column and my friends
thought it was hilarious. It was humorous and quite tongue-in-cheek, or at least
I thought so, until the magazine got a few e-mails from people who didn’t get
the meaning of my acerbic wit. The bottom line was just that I had offended the
reader’s socioeconomic background. If any of these people actually read anything
thicker then a magazine they would find it very funny. Most people don’t get the
fact that they need bitches like me to shake up their world, otherwise their
lives would be boring and mediocre. I obviously write for the a certain target
audience and if what I write offends you, just stop reading.Although it may sound elitist to you the fact is this country is built on the foundation of haves, have-nots and wannabes. One group will never get the culture of the
other. Although I could mention that it is easier to understand someone who has
a lower socioeconomic background that would entail a whole other page and
frankly I don’t want to be someone to bridge the gap between socioeconomic
classes. I leave that to the politicians in my family who believe they can
actually help. Now I seriously ask you, am I being a diva or are people around
me just lacking in common sense? Perhaps it’s a little of both!”
Ang masasabi ko lang:
- Parang hindi sya pinoy sa mga sinulat nya. Nakalimutan nya sigurong nasa Pilipinas pa rin sya hanggang ngayon.
- Kung mayaman at sosyalera sya (base sa mga brands ng mga gamit nya), bat sya sasakay ng Econo-class na eroplano, kahit pa sabihin na parte yun ng travel package na kinuha nya pwede naman nya papalitan yun and even pay more if di nya feel... At bakit hindi sya magrereklamo na masikip ang upuan, ang taba taba kaya nya. Kung ako sa kanya, magpapa-LIPO ako kay Vicky Belo or kay Pai Calayan!
- Amoy Axe, Charlie at air freshener kamo ang mga OFW? Hoy! Hindi lahat ng mamahaling pabango, eh mabango. At saka wala syang karapatang laitin ang mga OFW dahil sila ang nagbibigay ng dolyar sa bansa natin!
- "The bottom line was just that I had offended the reader’s socioeconomic background. If any of these people actually read anything thicker then a magazine they would find it very funny." -- funny ba ikamo? Walang matatawa sa isinulat nya. Walang taong natatawa kapag tinatapakan at iniinsulto ang kapwa pinoy.
- "read anything thicker then a magazine" -- anong gusto nyang palabasin, ang mambabasa ay bobo at sya ay matalino? Ang isang matalinong tao, pinag iisipan muna ng maigi ang bawat salita na sasabihin o bawat hakbang na gagawin...
- Final Words.... walang mararating ang isang Hambog at Ingratang tulad nya... end of her career..Period!
Bakit ganito na lang ang galit ko sa kanya.... dahil ako ay anak ng isang OFW...
Product Advisory: Nokia BL-5C battery
Dear Nokia Customer,
This is a product advisory for the Nokia-branded BL-5C battery manufactured by Matsushita Battery Industrial Co. Ltd. of Japan between December 2005 and November 2006. This product advisory does not apply to any other Nokia battery.
Nokia has identified that in very rare cases the affected batteries could potentially experience over heating initiated by a short circuit while charging, causing the battery to dislodge. Nokia is working closely with relevant local authorities to investigate this situation.
Nokia has several suppliers for BL-5C batteries that have collectively produced more than 300 million BL-5C batteries. This advisory applies only to the 46 million batteries manufactured by Matsushita between December 2005 and November 2006. There have been approximately 100 incidents of over heating reported globally. No serious injuries or property damage have been reported.
Consumers with a BL-5C battery subject to this advisory should note that all of the approximately 100 incidents have occurred while charging the battery. According to Nokia's knowledge this issue does not affect any other use of the mobile device. Concerned consumers may want to monitor a mobile device while charging that contains a BL-5C battery subject to this product advisory.
While the occurence in the BL-5C batteries produced by Matsushita in the time-period specified is very rare, for consumers wishing to do so, Nokia and Matsushita offer to replace for free any BL-5C battery subject to this product advisory.
The BL-5C batteries which are subject to the product advisory were used with the following Nokia models or separately as accessories:
Nokia 1100, Nokia 1100c, Nokia 1101, Nokia 1108, Nokia 1110, Nokia 1112, Nokia 1255, Nokia 1315, Nokia 1600, Nokia 2112, Nokia 2118, Nokia 2255, Nokia 2272, Nokia 2275, Nokia 2300, Nokia 2300c, Nokia 2310, Nokia 2355, Nokia 2600, Nokia 2610, Nokia 2610b, Nokia 2626, Nokia 3100, Nokia 3105, Nokia 3120, Nokia 3125, Nokia 6030, Nokia 6085, Nokia 6086, Nokia 6108, Nokia 6175i, Nokia 6178i, Nokia 6230, Nokia 6230i, Nokia 6270, Nokia 6600, Nokia 6620, Nokia 6630, Nokia 6631, Nokia 6670, Nokia 6680, Nokia 6681, Nokia 6682, Nokia 6820, Nokia 6822, Nokia 7610, Nokia N70, Nokia N71, Nokia N72, Nokia N91, Nokia E50, Nokia E60
“Nokia” and “BL-5C” are printed on the front of the battery. On the back of the battery, the Nokia mark appears at the top, and the battery identification number (consisting of 26 characters) is found at the bottom. If the battery identification number does not contain 26 characters, it is not subject to this product advisory.
If you are interested to know if your battery is part of this product advisory, please follow the two steps below:
1) Switch off your mobile device and check the battery model. If your battery is not a BL-5C model, you are not included in this product advisory and your product will not be replaced.
2) If your battery is a BL-5C model, remove the battery and check the 26-character identification number from the back of the battery. Enter the identification number in the field below and you will be advised if your battery may be replaced.
Note:
For more details, please visit this site:
http://www.nokia.com/batteryreplacement/en/
Enter the 26-character product identification number of your BL-5C battery. This will verify if your BL-5C needs replacement or not. If it is subject for replacement, go to the nearest Nokia Center.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Neverending Story
Nakita ko ang plot ng istorya sa wikipedia:
The book centres on a boy, Bastian Balthazar Bux, who meets a mysterious man who owns a small antique bookstore and steals a book called The Neverending Story. Bastian reads it.
The book begins in Fantastica when a "will-o-the-wisp" goes to ask the Childlike Empress (Moon Child) for help against the Nothing, which is spreading over the land. The Empress herself is ill, which is believed to be the cause of the Nothing; she sends a warrior named Atreyu to find a cure for her. In doing so, Atreyu meets characters such as Ygramul, Uyulala, and the gnomes Urgl and Engywook. Atreyu also meets Falkor, the luck dragon, who helps him on his quest. But after Falkor accidentally drops Atreyu in Spook City, Atreyu meets Gmork the werewolf, who has been following Atreyu since the early days of his quest. G'mork soon dies, but Falkor and Atreyu leave Spook City to find the Ivory Tower, where the Childlike Empress lives. The Childlike Empress reveals that the only thing that can save Fantastica is a human child, who must give her a new name to star again the cycle of life in Fantastica. Bastian comes to Fantastica by naming the Empress 'Moon Child'; she asks him to help re-build Fantastica with his imagination and he subsequently has many adventures of his own in his new world. With the help of the AURYN, a Gem that links him to the Empress and gives him power over all the inhabitants of Fantastica, Bastian explores the Desert of Colours, battles the evil Xayide, and meets the three Deep Thinkers, one of whom is Yispu, who is a human with the head of a fox. Bastian becomes friends with Atreyu, although their rivalry leads to a fight in which Atreyu is injured. Eventually, Bastian and Atreyu reunite and Bastian soon returns home.
Heto naman ang cast:
- Atreyu (German Atréju)
- Bastian Balthazar Bux (German Bastian Balthasar Bux)
- Carl Conrad Coreander (German Karl Konrad Koreander)
- Dame Eyola (German Dame AÃuóla)
- The Childlike Empress/Moonchild (German Die Kindliche Kaiserin/Mondenkind)
- Falkor, the luckdragon (German Fuchur, der Glücksdrache)
- G'mork (German Gmork)
- Hydorn, Hickryon, and Hisbald
- Uyulala
- Xayide
- Ygramul
- Yisipu, the Son of Reason, one of the Three Deep Thinkers. He takes the form of a human with the head of a fox.
- Yor, the picture miner.
- Morla, Giant turtle in the swamps of sadness
- Kris Ta
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Marimar .... Awww!
Kagabi, kahit sobrang labo ng tv ko ay inabangan ko talaga ang pilot episode ng Marimar.. Nagsimula akong maging interesado sa remake na ito nung napanood ko yun "The Making" ng marimar nung saturday..
Noong college ako naging sikat ang Marimar sa pangunguna ni Thalia, sa RPN 9 pa ito unang pinalabas, Natatandaan ko noon na napapabalita pa sa tv na maraming nagtatrabaho ang pinipilit umuwi ng maaga para lang masaksihan ang paghihiganti Marimar/Bella laban kay Sergio at Familia Santibañez.
Bakit ba naging patok ang Marimar? Bukod sa ito ang pinakaunang foreign telenovela na pinalabas sa ating bansa... dito sa soap na ito nakaranas ang tao ng napakabilis na phasing (Na nung mga panahong iyon ay nagtatyaga tayo sa 4 na taong Mara Clara).
Pagkatapos ng Marimar, lumabas na ang iba pang telenobela gaya ng Maria Del Barrio, Maria Mercedes, Rosalinda (I love you Papa Fernando Jose!)... at marami pang iba!
At ngayon nga binabalik ng GMA ang telenobelang ito sa pamamagitan ng isang remake na pinagbibidahan ni Marian Rivera (kumukha sya ni Joyce Jimenez, promise!). Heto ang cast ng Marimar (Pinoy Version):
Marian Rivera as MariMar Perez / Bella Aldama
Dingdong Dantes as Sergio Santibañez
Richard Gomez as Renato Santibañez
Buboy Garovillo as Padre Porres
Katrina Halili as Angelika Santibañez
Caridad Sanchez as Lola Cruz
Leo Martinez as Lolo Pancho
Jestoni Alarcon as Gustavo Aldama[4]
Bing Loyzaga as Tiya Esperanza
Bianca King as Natalia Montenegro
Manilyn Reynes as Corazon
Mike Tan as Choi
Nadine Samonte as Inocencia
Marky Lopez as Arturo
Mel Kimura as Perfecta
Gabby Eigenmann as Nicandro
Sheena Halili as Monica
Nigel as Fulgoso (Michael V. as voice)
Rufa Mae Quinto as Fifi (voice)
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OT:
Habang commercial.. pinakita ang teaser ng Impostora, at nagulat ako nung narinig ko ang mga pangalan! After ng Marimar, sinubukang kong manood ng Impostora at nalaman kong si "Sara" pala ang impostora ni "Vanessa" .... Vanessa!!! sa lahat nman ng pangalan yon pa ginamit grrrr!!!!
On the brighter side.. mabait naman ang character ni Sara..at si Vanessa ay... ahhahahahahahha!
Monday, August 13, 2007
Blogger nga ba ako?
Ako, bihira lang magkalaman ang blog ko... depende sa mood. Hirap na hirap kasi ako mag isip ng topic, lalo na kapag masaya ako (baliktad hehe)..at isa pang nakakainis, walang pinipiling oras o lugar ang pagpasok ng idea sa kukote ko... minsan sa gitna ng trabaho ko, kapag may naisipan akong magandang topic, ihihinto ko ang trabaho ko at magsusulat ng blog(baka kasi mawala or makalimutan ko)..pero kapag sobrang idle ko naman wala rin akong maisip... weird noh? Kung mapapansin nyo pa ang mga entry ko, napakasabog, iba ibang topic, may pag ibig, may showbiz, may buhay trabaho, may buhay school at iba pa. Ah basta, kung ano ang maisipan ko sa araw na yun, yun lang din ang isusulat ko..
Maraming barkada ko ang nagsasabi, bat daw tagalog daw ang entry ko. Dapat daw English para daw mas marami ang nakakaintindi at mas maganda ang presentation. Ang sagot ko? Mas nabibigyan ko ng hustisya ang entry ko kapag sa tagalog ko sinusulat... mas free akong nakakapag isip at mas malaya kong naipapahayag kung ano talaga ang nasa utak ko. Kapag nagsusulat kasi ako, walang draft draft, kung anong mismo ang nasa utak ko sa oras na yon, yan ang lumalabas sa mga entry ko, kung may sense pa yan o wala (katulad ngayon hehehe).
Balik sa topic.. masasabi ko bang isa akong blogger? Kayo na lang ang humusga..
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Kwentong Ulan
Since na music lover ako, hinanap ko rin ang ilan sa mga kanta na may title na ulan or rain..(produkto ng pagiging idle sa trabaho hehehe).. Heto at pakinggan nyo.
Monday, August 06, 2007
My 2nd AVP
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Saturday, August 04, 2007
Linggo errr Buwan Ng Mga Wika
Speaking in tongues–Pilipino-style
Comic-book author Carlo J. Caparas and National Language Commission chairman Ricardo Nolasco celebrate Buwan ng Wika
By Rome Jorge
Manila Times Internet Edition
August 13, 2006
IT is not Linggo ng Wika; it’s Buwan ng Wika. It’s not Abakada and Tagalog; it’s ABCD and Pilipino. It’s no longer Taglish as a language borrowed and corrupted; it’s now translation and code switching as proof of comprehension and multilingual mastery. It’s more than just stodgy textbooks and formal oratorical balagtasan; it’s also a celebration of comic-book lore and street corner kwentuhan. It’s no longer Isang Bansa, Isang Diwa; it’s now Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa ay Buwan ng mga Wika sa Pilipinas.
Our languages are growing and changing. Beyond barely spoken formal-textbook examples, they are alive and screaming. And there’s no better proof than how 2006’s Buwan ng Wika brings together a man of immense academic credentials and invigorating ideas, National Language Commission (Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino or KWF) chairman and Doctor in Linguistics Ricardo Nolasco; and a man often underestimated by the intelligentsia: pop culture icon, author of 800 novels of which 200 were translated into films, and comic-book creator most noted for the modern mythology of Panday, Carlo J. Caparas. Poles apart, they are both speaking as one and celebrating diversity. So should we.
From August 1 to 31 we celebrate Philippine Languages Month in a way unheard of. From poetry competitions in panggalatok at the Pangasinan State University to the Gantimpalang Carlo J. Caparas Storytelling Competitions at the Marikina River Banks Center, events across the nation celebrate the 170 languages across the 7,100 islands of the nation, as well as the true champions of linguistic dissemination long derided by purist academicians: comic books, movies and television.
Nolasco explains, “Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa ay Buwan ng mga Wika sa Pilipinas is a pitch for linguistic diversity. Isang Bansa, Isang Diwa was the slogan during the martial-law regime and that promoted dangerous ideas such as that having many languages was disadvantageous to the country—and that’s not correct.”
A word for everyone
“We are 10th in linguistic diversity in the world,” Nolasco notes. “There are 7,000 languages among 200 nation states. Majority of people across the globe, even those from the most progressive countries, are neither monocultural nor monolingual.” Nolasco declares, “To be multilingual is the norm—in the world and in the Philippines. We should not be ashamed of it; we should promote it.”
He elaborates, “Many think we have only one language and that is Pilipino and that the rest of the speech varieties are just dialects—and we know that belittles these languages. The difference between a dialect and a language is mutual intelligibility. Example: if a Cebuano speaks his or her language to an Ilocano speaker, they won’t understand each other. Tagalog has many dialects: Tagalog Bulacan, Tagalog Quezon, Tagalog Batangas etc.—they all have their own accents but they all understand each other.
“I’m all for teaching English. But we should also teach Japanese, Chinese and Spanish. You cannot put all your eggs in one basket. It is true that you cannot survive the world without English. But you cannot survive if you know only English. To speak only one language is to be selected for extinction,” he opines.
As for Taglish (Tagalog-English fusion), he counters purists, contending, “The aim of literacy is a functional language.” He notes, “Whether Taglish is acceptable is not the point. If this is happening at the University of the Philippines [UP], what more in other places?” A study of Barbara Garland for the University of California documented UP students reading lessons in English, discussing them with teachers in Pilipino and Taglish, then answering exams and assignments in English again. “This is phenomenal. There is no better proof of understanding than translation,” cites Nolasco.
“If you talk about Taglish as a corrupted and borrowed language, then English is the most corrupted language,” Nolasco says. The etymology of the word “soldier” is French, “assassin” is Arabic and “boondocks” is Tagalog. “How did they modernize English? Why deny themselves the same strategy?” Nolasco reasons.
“Each of the languages a person speaks plays a different role in his or her life,” he notes. He explains that “nanay,” “mommy” and “ermats” all mean the same thing, but that there are some situations where one usage is more appropriate than the other. “Why worry? Kids know when to use it,” he says.
Instead, the forward-thinking linguist castigates conservative language czars: “Akala nila alam nila. Pero sa totoo lang hindi nila gets.”
He is even more unforgiving of self-proclaimed foreign experts on Pilipino language. “They thing they know,” he says of them. He illustrates that “hinalikan ko siya” and “humalik ako sa kanya” both translate as “I kissed her” in English. The difference is indistinguishable to a foreigner, but to a Filipino the former connotes brutish and the later respectful behavior.
He concedes, “Many students have been turned-off with the way the national language has been taught. Pilipino was taught using English categories with too much emphasis on grammar.” He explains that unlike English, any word in Pilipino can become a noun, a verb or an adjective with the proper affixes and suffixes.
Instead Nolasco likes to use metaphors we can identify with. The “pinakbet hypothesis” notes that just as this dish is comprised of various vegetables that have foreign origins (okra and eggplant are native species of Africa) yet still identifiably Ilocano in the way it is cooked, so too is our language made richer by foreign and regional ingredients used in our own unique way. The “sapinsapin hypothesis” replaces categorization of Filipino words as nouns, verbs or adjectives and instead teaches the language by stripping down a word of its suffixes and prefixes step by step to arrive at the root word, much like the layers of the sweet rice cake.
This fresh approach to our language is already being implemented in the latest textbooks from the KWF and now sees its fruition in Buwan ng Wika.
The mythology of Carlo J. Caparas
A poster for the Philippine Languages Month illustrated in comic book-style with cartoon balloons in various regional languages celebrates not only our diversity but also pays tribute to the effectiveness of pop culture in promoting the usage of the national language.
“Remember that that usage of the national language spread because of komiks, movies and TV. It is a medium that has been belittled in the past. This is our way of recognizing the role of komiks. Remember that each copy was often read not by one but as many as ten people,” says Nolasco.
It makes perfect sense that Nolasco has enlisted the talent of Carlo J. Caparas, comic-book creator, novelist and movie director of some of the most indelible pulp fiction. The at the Marikina River Gantimpalang Carlo J. Caparas Storytelling Competitions Banks Center was made possible by the local government of Marikina and the KWF.
“Ibang klase. It heartens to know the new generation of kwentistas [storytellers],” says Caparas, given the participation of so many youths with no remuneration in the continuing competition bearing his name. “You know it’s real when appreciation comes before compensation.” “I’m also glad someone from academe like Nolasco has given me this opportunity.”
Caparas, who has always captured the imagination of the masses with his stories and who will always be known as the creator of mythical folk hero Panday [The Blacksmith], reveals the secret to his appeal: “I want to further the past. I don’t want to let go of our folklore. I always want to be around our tikbalangs, kapres and lamang lupas [mythical beings].”
He narrates with all the color and detail you would expect from a master storyteller of how long ago by the Pasig River, Barangay Ugong, now the place for mansions of the exclusive Valle Verde subdivisions, was once truly a verdant valley tilled by men whose fair skin grew pink with sun—the illegitimate children of Spanish friars to whom land once sequestered by the Church now belonged. “They looked like movie stars,” Caparas recalls. It was in that valley for four years that the young Caparas, a poor boy who could not continue his studies because the school for the fourth grade lay on the other side of the river—a costly banka and jeepney ride twice daily his family could ill afford—was educated in the art of storytelling by these same farmers.
As their errand boy for such items as fish sauce, he was compensated by stories of how these men trapped and slew a vicious aswang or of how they spotted a tikbalang ambling among the trees at night. Caparas learned of our oral tradition from its source—from the very men who were its protagonists.
It was fantasy fulfillment when years later, his story for Atlas Comics of a poor blacksmith who forges a magical sword to rid a land beset by oppressors would be enacted by National Artist Fernando Poe Jr., a mestizo not unlike the fair-skinned farming friends of his youth.
“My revenge was with my novels. As with Lumuhod Ka sa Lupa [Grovel on Dirt], the story is of a pauper rising to power, making rich women plead for his love,” Caparas explains.
The veteran scores today’s storytellers of being too high-minded and faddish with their expensive glossy, Japanese manga derived comic books that only more affluent children can now afford. “I can talk to anyone, be they farmers or communist rebels,” he says.
“My first responsibility is to entertain,” declares Caparas. Education will only follow when people are listening and watching. And it takes a storyteller to capture people’s imagination.
Lore and linguistics come together now as folk storytellers such as Carlo J. Caparas and policy makers such as Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino Ricardo Nolasco come together to make the Philippine languages come alive. Mabuhay ang mga pambansang wika, gets?
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Friday, August 03, 2007
Down the Drain
What's Next????
Time to look for another job before I encounter another Burnout.....
Thursday, August 02, 2007
My first AVP
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Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Linggo ng Wika: Wika2007 Blog Writing Contest
Habang nagsesearch ako ng OPM top 10, naligaw ang browser ko sa isang advertisment na nakatawag ng atensyon ko:
Excerpt from
http://www.pinoyblogosphere.com/wika2007
wika2007@pinoyblogosphere.com
Wika2007 Blog Writing Contest
The Wika2007 Blog Writing Contest is a group writing effort aiming to trumpet the beauty and strength of the Filipino Language in line with this year’s Buwan ng Wika theme: “Maraming Wika, Matatag na Bansa” (Free translation: “A gift of tongues for a strong nation”). With the significance of the Internet in shaping the culture today, blogging about the Language will not only enforce the online Filipinos’ love for their native tongue, but also promote it to bloggers around the world.
The submission of entries will officially start on August 6, 2007, and shall end on August 18, 2007. Judging shall be from August 20 to 25, 2007. The winning entry will be announced at the Pinoy Blogosphere site on August 29, 2007
Prizes
Grand Prize: Php5,000 + 1yr Domain Registration. + 1yr 100mb hosting
Second prize: Php3,000 + 1yr Domain Registration + 1yr 100mb hosting
Third prize: Php1,000 + 1yr Domain Registration + 1yr 100mb hosting
plus consolation prizes…
Hmmm nakasali nga heheheh...
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Dadaanin Ko na lang sa Kanta -- Whhhaaaaattt???????
Sensya ala pang lyrics.. maghahanap pa ako ..
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Thursday, July 05, 2007
Ako si Eagleman!
Feel ko yun Like an Eagle don't know if spiritual song sya, basta everytime na kakantahin namin yun nakakapangilabot. Basta ang ganda!
One time, accidentally nasearch ko yun lyrics + midi nya sa net, at sa tulong ni Allan (HS classmate ko), naconvert namin yun song to WAV then to MP3, sa wakas masasalang ko na sya dito heheh.
Nakakamiss ang mga kasama ko sa choir, naalala ko noon, panay practice kahit masakit na lalamunan. Bukod sa weekends, nag overnight pa kami para lang magpractice, ang meryenda yun ulog ulog na may luya. Pero ang masaya, kung saan saan kami nakarating para lang magcompete, sa Legazpi for National Music Competitions for Young Artist (NAMCYA), then sa Sorsogon (SAYAWIT), at iba pa.
Ngayong mga gurang na kami, nagkikita pa rin kami minsan sa isang taon. Gustung gusto ko na nagvivideoke kami kasi ang gaganda ng boses nilang lahat! (pwera ako), Di ba ang sarap kayang pakinggan ng ganon..
Ngayon ko lang narealize na malalim pala ang message nung Like an Eagle... gaya ng nangyari sa amin.. sama sama kami sa choir, marami kaming pinagdaanan at natutunan, pero kailangan naming maghiwa hiwalay para abutin ang pangarap ng bawat isa. At ngayong nagkaroon ng chance na magkita kita muli, masaya ang lahat para sa achievements ng bawat isa.
May isa akong dream... ang buo ulit kaming makapagperform sa high school namin hehehehe!
Like an Eagle
Carl Strommen
Now is the time
To follow the wind
To walk alone
And a star will show the way
Above the clouds
Beyond the sea
And now is the time
And now and farewell
And as we part
You taught me well
You gave me strength
You showed the way
I'll not forget you
Like an eagle
I will soar above the clouds
I will spread my wings and fly into the sun
Like an eagle I will race above the stars
I will fly to places yet unseen
Go beyond my wildest dreams
Know that you are watching over me
And all alone
I will follow the stars above
As my guide
As my guide
I trust in you
To show the way to me
Beyond the sea
And now is the time
And now and farewell
And as we part
You taught me well
You gave me strength
You showed the wayI'll not forget you
Like an eagle I will race above the stars
I will spread my wings and fly into the sun
Like an eagle I will race above the stars
I will fly to places yet unseen
Go beyond my wildest dreams
Know that you are watching over me
Alone,
I can fly with the eagle to the mountain high
Race with the eagle so far beyond my dreams
Like an eagle I will fly
Like an eagle I will race above the stars
I will spread my wings and fly into the sun
Like an eagle I will soar above the clouds
I will fly to places yet unseen
Go beyond my wildest dreams
Know that you are watching over me
Like and eagle I will race above the stars
Like an eagle I will fly
Like an eagle I will fly
I'm gonna fly the highest mountain(Fly)
Fly above the clouds
Like an eagle I will fly
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Lie Detector
Introduction
There are often cues and signs that someone may be lying. There may also be understandable reasons for the lie.
Steps
Step One
Look for body language that might indicate someone is lying, such as not looking you in the eye when speaking to you, being fidgety, or acting nervous or uncomfortable.
Step Two
Listen for inconsistencies in what the person tells you, such as different stories on different days, different time frames, mistakes in remembering details or mixing up details.
** another tip, try to ask questions non stop then go back to your 1st question. If his/her answer is different from the 1st one... something's wrong...
Step Three
Notice if the person steadfastly resists answering any questions. Extreme defensiveness could mean that he or she is trying to hide something.
Step Four
Notice if the person accuses you of lying or being deceitful when you really haven't been. This could reflect the other person's own underlying behavior, which he or she is projecting onto you rather than owning up to it.
Step Five
Listen to your gut and intuition. You may just know someone is lying. If you are not sure, don't jump to conclusions. Try to get some evidence to back up your hunch.
Step Six
Consider asking directly if the person has lied to you. Many people feel bad getting caught up in lies, and find it a relief to finally be honest.
Step Seven
Try to be understanding and listen to the person's reasons for lying. Was he trying not to hurt you? Was she afraid you would be angry, upset or disappointed?
Step Eight
Look at your possible role in having someone lie to you. Are you someone who gets so upset hearing the truth that others feel they can't be honest with you?
Monday, May 21, 2007
A letter to the one God has prepared for me..
I am thinking of how we will meet. Would it be as romantic as the ones I've seen in movies? Or is it possible that I have known you all my life but we have yet to realize that we are meant for each other? Oh how I wish you were here right now because you are the only one who has the answers to all my questions.
Sometimes I ask myself if I have ever really known LOVE. I do not have the answer to that question either but I believe that, more often than not, we will never really know what love is until we find that right person. And since I have not found you yet, then maybe I do not really know what love is.
You just don't know how often I dream of finally knowing what it feels like to be in your arms. even at this very moment I am imagining how you will simply sweep me off my feet! perhaps I would be drawn to you by your smile, or your eyes, or maybe even how you manage to make me laugh by your silly little ways. I don't really know for sure but I am praying that God will help me recognize you when the right time comes. I think of all the pain that I have gone through and of how much I cried since the day I began my search. I just wanted you to know that I find strength in clinging onto my vision of the beautiful life ahead of me. The life I shall spend with you. In my mind and in my heart I know that you are worth all the pain and sacrifice.
After all, the tears have become a part of my life, and I believe that they are slowly washing away my flaws so that I would become perfect. Not perfect in its truest sense, but perfect for YOU! I wonder if you've gone through so much pain as well. I wonder if you've been hurt so many times along the journey. BUT my dearest one, please don't ever give up because I am right here... patiently waiting for you... I assure you that when we finally find each other, I would slowly heal those wounds by my love.
At night, I would look out my window and stare at the beautiful sky, hoping that somehow you are looking up and wondering about me too. I utter a silent prayer and send all my cries to the heavens above, thinking that in time they would reach you. And when I feel impatient, I just close my eyes and believe that you are on your way and that you are longing to see me as well. It's funny but when I finally fall asleep, it is still you I think of, for you are always in my dreams. It seems that for now, that is the only place where I can hold on to you. Long enough to tell you how much I love you. In my dreams you would kiss away my fears and wrap me with tour arms of love.
and this, all the more makes me want to wake up and face the new day ahead of me with hope that soon enough, you will no longer be a dream but a reality and once again I am assured that you are worth the wait. and when that time comes, everything will fall into its place, just as I had imagined, just as I had thought and dreamed, just as I believed it would be... by then I would simply look back and smile at all that I have gone through, in spite of the pain and amidst the simple joys of life. and I would be very thankful because they all led me to you!
In the meantime, take care of yourself foe me. Hold on to our dream and don't even think of letting go. Believe in your heart that we will find each other no matter what happens. God has planned the course and it is up to us to follow the directions. Don’t worry, don't be afraid about getting lost. God saw to it that all the roads, no matter which one you choose to follow, lead to me.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Ulirang Ina
Di ko man ito nasasabi ng harapan, pero gusto ko po ma malaman mo na napakaswerte ko at ikaw ang naging mama ko.
Di ko man po ito sa iyo nabigay ng personal... sana magustuhan mo po ang munting regalo ko para sa inyo.
I love you so much ma. Happy mother's day!
Friday, May 11, 2007
Gusto kong Maging Senador
Nagbago na ang pangarap ko... gusto ko na ding maging senador!!! Hahahahha!
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ANG SARAP MAGING SENADOR!
Maganda rin naman ang naidudulot ng pagiging prangka ni Senador MiriamDefensor-Santiago. Ayon kay Santiago, marami ang tumatakbong Senadordahil sa laki ng budget na ibinibigay sa kanila kada buwan.Lumalabas na P35,000 suweldo nila kada buwan ay pakitang-tao lang samilyun-milyong budget ng bawat senador. Kada buwan ay may Fixed Monthly Budget ang bawat Senador ng humigit-kumulang P2 Milyon.
Sa opisina pa lang nila ay humigit-kumulang P500,000 and budget nila saMaintenance and Operating Expenses (Rental, Utilities, Supplies atDomestic Travels) at P500,000 para sa Staff at Personal expenses. Kaya para makatipid ang ibang Senador, kaunti lang ang staff na kinukuha nila. Nagtataka kapakung bakit mayroong mga Ghost Employee?
Bukod diyan, may P760,000 allowance pa sila kada buwan para naman saForeign Travel. At ang masakit pa nito, hindi na kailngan i-liquidate ang mga resibong mga gastusin 'yan kundi Certification lang ang Requirement.
Heto pa, lahat sila ay Chairman ng mg Komite sa Senado. Ang CommitteeChairman ay tumatanggap din ng budget na sinlaki ng tinatanggap ng mgaSenador na humigit-kumulang P1 Milyon din! Hindi sila mawawalan ngKomite dahil 24 lang ang ating mga Senador at 37 naman ang Committee sa Senado. There's food for everybody 'ika nga! Lumalabas na doble ang kanilang benepesiyo at kita kapag sila ay nabiyayaan ng Committee Chairmanship.
Sa P200 milyon na Budget para sa Pork Barrel ng mga Senador bawat taon,awtomatikong may 10% na S.O.P. o kita ng Senador na P20 milyon. Ito angporsiyento na ibinibigay ng mga kontratista sa mga Senador na nagbibigaysa kanila ng mga Infrastructure at Livelihood Project.
Bago matapos ang termino ng isang Senador, kumita na siya ng P100 milyon sa Pork Barrel pa lang. Yung ibang Senador mas gahaman, hindi lang 10% kundi 20- 30% ang komisyon hinihingi sa mga kontratista.Pansinin niyo na lang ang pagbabago ng buhay ng ilan sa ating mgaSenador simula nang manungkulan sa puwesto. Kung dati ay simple lang ang kanilang pamumuhay ngayon ay nakatira na sila sa mga eksklusibong subdivision, maraming bahay sa Pilipinas at abroad at mahigit lima ang sasakyan.
Ngayon nagtataka ka pa ba kung bakit gumagastos ng daan-daang milyongpiso ang mga Senador sa kampanya para sa isang posisyon na P35,000 lang ang suweldo kada buwan? Bawing-bawi pala ang gastos kapag naupo na!
ANG SARAP MAGING SENADOR ! ! !
PLEASE FORWARD TO AS MANY OF YOUR FRIENDS AND LET THE WHOLE COUNTRY KNOWTHAT ELECTION IS MORE OF PUTTING AMBITIOUS PEOPLE IN POSITION WHO ARE GREEDY IN POWER, WEALTH & PRESTIGE THAN OF PUBLIC SERVICE. ANG MASAKIT PA PERA NGBAYAN PARIN GAGAMITIN SA ELEKSYON MALUKLOK LANG ANG MGA BUWAYA SA PWESTO
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Anniversary Blues
My original plan was to send him a scrapbook, unfortumately, I didnt have the time to do it though I already thought of the concept and even bought the materials as early as April. Since time is running short I need to think of plan B.
May 1. I texted Erol (Hon's bestfriend) to help me with my surprise plan, however, due to "some" reasons which I don't know, I never get a reply from him(hmmm something fishy in here). On May 3, I had a chat with Madir Leonor if she can help me with the stuff. She said "akong bahala dyan!", so I send the money through Gcash as well as the delivery address and message. Madir you're my angel!!!!
On friday night (May 4), Annie texted me that Niña (Hon's older sis) will be coming along with her. Yup! we planned to watch spiderman 3 on Saturday with my brother Mervin. Niña and Annie? Hmmmm, this will be a perfect time for bonding heheheheh!!!!
May 5, 12:00 am, Hon texted me with "Happy Anniversary Honey ko, I love you so much!", and I replied hon. After 5 mins my alarm rang with a message "Jessie, 2". I kissed Justin and greet happy birthday and went back to sleep.
May 5, 10 am, Hon texted me with "Nareceive ko na yun flowers! Ang ganda!!! Mwah". Hehehehe, that was my surprise. Courtesy of Madir Leonor, we sent Hon a dozen of white roses with blue balloons. Luckily, antipaktita wasn't in the office that time, for sure, she'll gonna get the flowers.. Ooopsss sorry antipaktita those flowers are for Mama myr... not for you... (shrug)
May 5, 4pm, I met up with Niña and Annie (Hon's sisters) at Glorietta 4. Ooooooh! super dami tao, we manage to buy tickets for 6pm show. Since it's still 5pm, we went to some appliance and furniture centers.
The movie was ok, except that it's konting nakakabitin sa ending (hey what do you expect in a film having 3 plots! Aside from the fact that its the end of the Spiderman trilogy). After watching, we went to Food Choices and ate at Dencio's.
The following day, I bought my MP4 player. That was Hon's gift for me hehehehehe.... no element of surprise huh!!! In fairness to hon, I really want an MP4 player, unfortunately, MP4s in Legazpi are quite expensive and konti lang ang choices. So we decided na dito na lang sa Manila bumili since its cheaper and maraming choices...Any way.. bottomline is its still a gift from my Honey and I love it!!!
Well... what do I expect for our 3rd year? Hmmm... I wish, no more problems that will force us decide on something that we'll regret forever.....
As of now, Im already collating infos for our "great day", knowing me na gusto organized lahat, I really want to plan as early as possible para magkasya din sa budget and walang maiwan na small details.
And of course... save save save... :)
Happy Anniversary Honey. I love you so much!!
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Marrying the Wrong Person
and they lived happily ever after...
Eh pano kung si Prince Charming eh mascara lang pala ni Mr Monster, anong gagawin mo? At least sa states me divorce, eh pano ngayon, nasa Pinas ka, e di tiis na lang forever?
Kaya sa mga singles, kahit gaano nyo man kalove si Prince Charming nyo, basahin nyo ang mga sumusunod na guidelines para maiwasan ang mga Mr. Monster na nagpapanggap na Prince Charming.
TEN WAYS TO MARRY THE WRONG PERSON
By Dov Heller
With the divorce rate over 50%, too many are apparently making a serious
mistake in deciding whom to spend the rest of their life with. To avoid
becoming a "statistic," try to internalize 10 insights.
1. You pick the wrong person because you expect him/her to change
after you're married. The classic mistake! NEVER MARRY POTENTIAL!! The
Golden Rule is, if you can't be happy with the person the way he or she
is now, don't get married. As a colleague of mine so wisely put it,
"You actually can expect people to change after their married...for the
worst!" So when it comes to the other person's spirituality, character,
personal hygiene, communication skills, and personal habits, make sure
you can live with these as they are now. It's as good as it gets!
2. You pick the wrong person because you focus more on chemistry
than their character. Chemistry ignites the fire, but good character
keeps it burning. Beware of the "I'm in love" syndrome. "I'm in love"
often means, "I'm in lust." Attraction is there, but have you carefully
checked out this person's character? Here are four characteristics to
definitely check for:
· Humility: Does this person believe that "doing the
right thing" is more important than personal comfort?
· Kindness: Does this person enjoy giving pleasure to
other people? How does s/he treat people s/he doesn't have to
be nice to? Does s/he do volunteer work? Give to charity?
· Responsibility: Can I depend on this person to do what
s/he says s/he's going to do?
· Happiness: Does this person like himself? Does s/he
enjoy life? s/he emotionally stable? Ask yourself: Do I want to
be more like this person? Do I want to have a child with this
person? Would I like my child to turn out like him or her?
3. You choose the wrong person because you do not share a common
life, goal and priorities. There are three basic ways we connect with
another person:
(1) Chemistry and compatibility,
(2) Share common interests and
(3)Share a life goal.
Make sure you share a deeper level of connection that sharing life goals
provide.
After marriage, the two of you will either grow together or grow apart.
To avoid growing apart, you must figure out what you're living for while
you are single-and then find someone who has come to the same conclusion
as you. This is the true definition of a soul mate. A soul mate is a goal
mate... two people who ultimately share the same understanding of life's
purpose and therefore share the same priorities, values and goals.
4. You pick the wrong person because you do not have deeper
emotional connection. To evaluate whether you have a deeper emotional
connection or not, ask: "Do I respect and admire this person?" This
does not mean, "Am I impressed by this person?" We are impressed by a
Mercedes. We do not respect someone because they own a Mercedes. Yes,
you should be impressed by qualities of creativity, loyalty,
determination, etc., but do you actually respect and admire this person
who possesses these qualities? Also ask: "Do I trust this person?" This
also means, "Is he/she emotionally stable? Do I feel I can rely on
him/her?
5. You pick the wrong person because you choose someone with whom
you don't feel emotionally safe. Ask yourself the following questions:
Do I feel calm, peaceful and relaxed with this person? Can I fully be
myself, and express myself with this person? Does this person make me
feel good about myself? Do you have a really close friend who makes you
feel this way? Make sure the person you marry makes you feel the same
way! (That's why best friends usually fall under this category
perfectly! But that's another story...) Are you afraid of this person
in any way? You should not feel you need to monitor what you say
because you are afraid of how the other person will view it. If you're
afraid to express your feelings and opinions openly, there's a problem
with the relationship. Another aspect of feeling safe is that you don't
feel the other person is trying to control you. Controlling behaviors
are a sign of an abusive person. Be on the lookout out for someone who
is always trying to change you. There is a big difference between
"controlling" and "making suggestions." A suggestion is made for your
benefit; a control statement is made for their benefit.
6. You pick the wrong person because you don't put everything on the
table. Anything that bothers you about the relationship must be brought
up for discussion. Bringing up the uncomfortable stuff is the only way
to evaluate how well the two of you communicate, negotiate, and work
together. Over the course of a lifetime, difficulties will inevitably
arise. You need to know now, before making a commitment: Can you
resolve your differences and find compromises that work for both of
you? Never be afraid to let the person know what bothers you. This is
also a way for you to test how vulnerable you can be with this person.
If you can't be vulnerable, you can't be intimate. The two go hand in
hand.
7. You pick the wrong person because you use the relationship to
escape from personal problems and unhappiness. If you are unhappy and
single, you'll probably be unhappy and married, too. Marriage does not
fix personal, psychological and emotional problems. If anything,
marriage will exacerbate them. If you are not happy with yourself and
your life, take responsibility to fix it now while you are single.
You'll feel better and your future spouse will thank you.
8. You choose the wrong person because you get involved sexually too
quickly. This can be a big problem because it often precludes a fully
honest exploration of important issues. Sexual involvement tends to
cloud one's mind. And a clouded mind is not inclined to make good
decisions. It is not necessary to "test drive" in order to find out if
a couple are sexually compatible. If you do your homework and make sure
you are intellectually and emotionally compatible, you don't have to
worry about sexual compatibility. Of all the studies on divorce, sexual
incompatibility is never cited as a main reason why people divorce.
9. You pick the wrong person because the man doesn't understand what
a woman needs most. Men and women have unique emotional needs (Men are
from Mars...Women are from Venus!) and more often than not, it is the
man who just doesn't get it. The unique need of a woman is to be loved,
to feel that she is the most important person in her husband's life.
The husband needs to give her consistent, quality attention. Sexual
intimacy is always on the woman's terms. Men are goal oriented
especially when it comes to this area. As a wise woman once pointed
out, "Men have two speeds: on and off." Women are experience oriented.
When a man is able to switch gears and become more experience-oriented,
he will discover what makes his wife very happy. When the man forgets
about his own needs and focuses on giving his wife pleasure, amazing
things will happen.
10. You pick the wrong person because he/she is involved in a
triangle. To be "triangulated" means a person is emotionally dependent
on someone or something else while trying to develop a relationship.
But of course, being "triangulated" with God is the best triangulation
you could have with your partner! A person who hasn't separated from
his or her parents is a classic example of triangulation. People can
also be triangulated with things as well, such as work, drugs,
Internet, hobbies, sports or money. Be careful that you and your
partner are free of triangles. The person caught in a triangle cannot
be fully emotionally available to you. You'll not be their number one
priority. And that's not basis for a marriage. Ability is what you're
capable of doing.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Monday, April 16, 2007
Chance to change..
Nabasa ko ang thread na ito sa PEX.. ano nga kaya kung mangyari sa ito. Sa dami ng pinagdaanan mo sa buhay mo, bigla ka na lang magigising.. ang lahat pala ng nangyari ay panaginip lang...
Meron ka bang nais baguhin sa buhay mo?
Kung sa akin mangyayari ito... Kung sabagay, pinakapaborito kong parte ng buhay ko ang elementary. Wala pa masyado problema, masipag ako mag aral at higit sa lahat mataas pa ang self-confidence ko noon..Kaya wala ako babaguhin sa panahong iyon.
Pagdating ng high school... hmm, dito ako nagsimulang mawalan ng kompyansa sa sarili... feeling ko bobita ako sa english. takot na takot ako pag tinatawag ako ng teacher ko. Siguro ang babaguhin ko, magbabasa ako ng magbabasa ng mga english pocketbooks ng nanay ko. Isa pang babaguhin ko eh hindi ako magboboyfriend!!!
College.. simula na ng epekto ng mga ginawa kong pagbabago... dahil hindi ako nagboyfriend nung high school, sigurado walang rason ang mama ko para di ako payagan mag aral sa UP. Oo UP! Ang matagal kong pinangrap na skul di ko napasukan dahil sa walang kwentang pag ibig heheh.
Aral? Makakapagtapos kaya ako? 2 bagay lang, its either na mag aral ako mabuti or madala ako ng katamaran sa pag aaral...sabihin nating naging masipag ako sa pag aaral..
Trabaho. Syempre dahil sa Manila ako nagtapos e di dito rin ako makakapagtrabaho. Anong klaseng trabaho kaya ang papasukan ko. Maganda kaya ang magiging starting salary ko? Makakabili kaya ako ng gusto ko? Makakapag ipon ba ako? Magkakaron ba ako ng maraming kaibigan? Makakapag abroad ba ako? Dito na rin kaya ako makakapag asawa???
Pooofff!!!
Hewww!!! Ang layo!!! Ang layo sa katotohanan. Maganda ang kinalabasan pero magkakaron at magkakaron pa rin ako ng regrets... Mamimit ko ba ang honey? Mamimit ko ba ang mga kaibigan ko? Magiging masaya ba ako? siguradong hindi...Siguro kung andon ako sa sitwasyon eh pwede ko rin sabihin na sana panainip lang ang lahat ng ito para me pagkakataon pang mabago...
