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NEW BLOG!!!

2011-11-07T21:32:00.000+08:00

I transferred. Wont be posting here anymore. Moving on people. Visit me Here.

LSS

2010-07-07T01:27:00.001+08:00

"Something in your eyes, makes me wanna lose myself.. makes me wanna lose myself, in your arms."

I just love these lyrics so much. It makes you wanna fall.. and fall.. and fall.. haha.. ok i'll stop now. :) Listen for yourselves guys. The song is called "It feels like home" by Chantal Kreviazuk. Then tell me what you think. :)

COUNTDOWN!

2010-03-03T23:30:00.001+08:00

Ah time really goes by quickly these days. And I hope this month flies by faster! haha.. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against March. It's just that there are more events that I look forward to this coming April. And also the fact that the 1st semester in my Master's degree course will be over soon! Ah heaven! Besides work, I'm free all summer. Weeee! I think my schedule for April is almost fully booked! Almost.. err.. so there are still slots available, hey! hehe..

I already have plans with friends-- we're going to Laiya, Batangas. Actually, I already made reservations for our 3-day stay there. We're going to stay at Les Caraibes Beach Resort. My dad is also planning to go to Baguio. We go here almost every summer, but we never get tired of it. I fancy this place because of the weather, really. I love the cold.

Last week of April-- I'll be celebrating my 23rd (ugh..) birthday. I'm not really excited about turning 23.. but what the heck right? It's only a number. Nothing I can do about it anyway, so I won't fuss anymore. haha! How 'bout you guys? Any plans this summer?

LAST SONG SYNDROME.

2010-01-14T22:31:00.000+08:00

I'm really diggin' this song so much! It's called "Tik Tok" by Kesha, love her voice. :) Just today, I think I played this song 20 times, to say the least. haha.. the song rocks! Have a listen..

A THOUGHT..

2010-01-09T21:44:00.000+08:00

I'm in my early twenties see.. and I notice that most of the time, whenever I encounter previous classmates or friends. They're interested about what kind of job you have or where you work and if they're really curious.. how much you earn, gawd. And I find it kind of.. hmm.. let's just say, unapt? Don't get me wrong please. It's never wrong to ask those things but for it to be the purpose why you're chatting up someone, is just not cool. hehe. :) There there.. just speaking my mind.

AT LAST!

2009-12-16T01:09:00.000+08:00

Oh wow, the feeling of writing again.. hmmm.. like vanilla frappe running down my throat. haha! Drama, but true! I missed missed blogging! What do you think of the blog layout? You like? Been buggin' my sister for ages to make me a new one. She's been busy lately.. good thing she managed to make it.

So.. I promised an update. An update you shall get! Ok, so I've been juggling work and school for some time now. See, I've enrolled for graduate studies this semester (Master of Arts in Nursing) and let's just say that I'm still adjusting with having lesser free time these days. I work full time for five days and study during Saturdays.. so what does this schedule give me as far as social life is concerned? A few bonding sessions with friends is all I can squeeze in for now.. or sometimes none at all. Oh great, why did I even thought of enrolling.. haha! But I really want to be a clinical instructor, so I must endure this, right? Err.. right.

Anyhoo, the holidays is just so near and I'm not even half finish with my Christmas shopping. And take note, our company party is this friday.. This is one of those times where I wish that a day has 36 hours instead. hehe.. Good thing our Christmas decors were already hooked here. I'll show you our C.tree in my next post. My sister and I fixed it, so it's bound to look smashing. haha, bear with me please.

I still have tons of things to say, but apparently, I'm now feeling a little woozy.. need to sleep now. Will visit your blogs tomorrow guys, I promise! Zzzzzz ....

:p

2009-12-01T10:15:00.000+08:00

Hey guys! Quick post only! I'm sorry I haven't been updating as much as I would want to. Been dire busy.. I'll tell you what though, I have a new layout in the making. Once it's hooked on my blog, I'll update you with everything that I've been up to. Geez.. my blog is SO neglected. If it could talk, I think it'll scream at me like crazy. Haha! Well, see you when I do. :)

WHOA!

2009-10-25T21:04:00.000+08:00

Check this out guys, the Google headquarters. They have seriously wicked amenities for their employees! And they're all free. Gawd, I'd work here and never leave! Enough said. Watch it!!!

GRRRRR...

2009-10-13T11:13:00.000+08:00

Dear Facebook,

Today I woke up with a smile on my face thinking I'd be able to access my account. But to my utter dismay, my browser said that your server is taking too long to respond. Being the rational person that I am, I calmed myself down, visited other websites and my blogging friends. And since I only have thirty minutes to spare before I get ready for work I'm now getting impatient, wondering what the heck's wrong with your server. Mind you, Facebook, that as I am typing this blog post I am constantly hitting F5 on you. Seems that I can only wait for another 12 hours before I see you again. Tough luck.

OVERLOAD!

2009-10-06T00:25:00.000+08:00

Just now, I was answering something on Facebook.. The 5 Things that I Want to Learn. You know what struck me though? There are just so many things that I still wanna learn, places to go to, things to do! Well I don't expect to fulfill all of it. That would be quite unrealistic. So, I'll just set my mind into doing everything I can to fulfill "most" of it. Hah! Who would have thought that answering a Facebook application would trigger an epiphany, haha.. But really, I'm serious here. A little homoured, but serious nonetheless.

So, I'm putting here a rough draft of the things that I want to learn, find, do etc. etc. etc. It may change in time, due to my spontaneity. You were warned

Things I want to do/learn:

Travel the world and meet people of different race
Bunjee jump, ride a hot air balloon
Try exotic cuisines
Read as many good books as I can
Be a chef
Learn french, spanish or have a British accent.. haha!
Sing in a coliseum jam-packed with people, accompanied by an orchestra!!!
Learn piano, martial arts, painting
Learn to ride a horse/ ice skate

Things/people I want to have/meet/find.. in time:

A lifetime partner-- whom i can share everything with. As i said-- in time. Intiendes?
Meet a royalty
Have the courage to take more risks
Find the goodness in every people I meet
Meet my look-alike.. if there is. Then I'll kill her.. hahaha! er.. joking..

Ok, so that's it for now. Too sleepy to think. Can't. Think. Must. Sleep. Zzzzzzz...

FRIGGIN' ONDOY!!!

2009-09-27T13:48:00.000+08:00

See that picture? That's typhoon Ondoy in action. The streets were turned into a body of water. They're using a freaking jet ski for crying out loud! A month's worth of rainfall in just 6 hours! Gawd, no wonder NCR is afloat right now. I was stranded with a friend last friday until yesterday night. We were forced to check in a hotel because the streets are just so friggin' flooded that no transport driver in his right mind dared drive their vans. Thankfully, I got home at 9 last night. My family and I were lucky 'cause our house wasn't flooded. I'm safe and sound here at home while other people are either stranded, on the top of their roofs or in evacuation areas. Many people died. Ondoy, you bastard!

Today, we'll be donating food and clothing. We just cannot not do anything. Hey, if you're reading this. You can donate to ALL PETRON AND SHELL STATIONS NATIONWIDE. So please don't just sit there and do nothing, make a difference 'aight?

For Ondoy updates, do check this out: CLICK

DRIVERS.

2009-09-26T21:57:00.000+08:00

I haven't always been the one to rely on when trouble shooting computer problems. From time to time I do figure them out. And mostly the root of the problems are the computer drivers. These are a group of files that enable one or more hardware devices to communicate with the computer's operating system. Without drivers, a hardware device such as computer printer would not be able to work with the computer. Common examples include Sound Drivers and Video Drivers. It's certainly a hassle when your drivers are not updated. Videos or games aren't playing, internet is not detected, even printers aren't working as before. Good thing now is that you can have the latest drivers that your computer require. There are many useful programs now that will keep your Computer Drivers automatically updated.

SURPRISE SURPRISE!

2009-09-05T13:31:00.000+08:00

Hey, good news to Filipino Katy Perry fans! I'm one of you guys, by the way! She'll have a one-night only concert here in Manila! Holla! hehehe (what was that..?) It's on Oct.3 at Mall of Asia. What's funny is that it's the same date as my friend's wedding! I was told about this just now, and the venue will be in Ilo-Ilo! Farther than expected. It's in Western Viasayas but.. I wanna go! It'll be a beach wedding, how nice. Hmm.. should I go?

FAVORITE MUCH??

2009-08-30T21:31:00.000+08:00

What's your favorite subject of all? Mine is Science! How about the least? I think most people would agree with me on this.. Math? Anyone? Yeah, don't worry, you're not alone. This subject just gives me the headache, well.. except for Algebra. Surprisingly enough, I enjoy answering Algebra word problems. I don't know why I dislike other branches of Math except for this.

From grade school until collegiate level, we have this. So there's really no escape from these pesky Math problems .. haha! Good thing nowadays is that besides the "one on one" tutoring, we now have online tutoring. There are even online tutoring sites that focuses specifically with K-12 and college students. Pretty cool, huh? Just wished I knew about this when I was still in school. That way I would've had some Math help when I'm feeling disoriented about the subject, tsk tsk..

EXCITED!!!

2009-08-29T23:56:00.000+08:00

I cannot wait until November for New Moon! I have a feeling the second Twilight installment will be a lot better than the first. Oh surely, it will be! And the cast.. I mean Dakota Fanning and Michael Sheen.. whew.. 3 more months, all this waiting is so worth it. I wonder when will Stephenie Meyer release Midnight Sun? hmmm.. 'Cause I'm honestly running out of decent books to read. Can you give me suggestions? And ooh, have you seen the new Volturi pictures that Summit released? Fierce!!! I like Dakota best. Look:

Chriss Weitz(director) said that those contact lenses were hand-painted and were specially manufactured for the movie. Loving it, so far.

Speaking of contact lenses. I ordered a pair a while ago and had my eye grade checked. From 425-375, now it's 450-450. The doctor said it's because my eyes aren't finish adjusting then finally settling with a certain eye grade. So I asked when will my eyes stop adjusting. He said. probably when you reach the age of 25 or 26. Huh. Great. I just hope it doesn't reach 800+ just like my mom.

Nerbiyosa..

2009-08-27T22:51:00.000+08:00

I was late for work today. I hate being late. See, I left the house early. By the time I was on the van, in a way I felt certain that I was going to arrive on time. So yeah.. there wasn't any traffic, I thought hey.. no worries today.

I sat next to the driver. It took me about 10mins. to realize that we were moving too slow. Huh, weird 'cause they drive like maniacs most of the time. Besides, the driver is just toooooooo daaaaaaarn slooooow that it was making me sleepy. So I took a glance on the rear view mirror, saw the driver's eyes and my heart palpitated.. Seems all the sleepiness in me just evaporated. Turned out, the driver was dozing off! If I didn't have much self-control, I would have given him a solid slap in the face.Grabe.. But instead of doing that, I cleared my throat, made a sudden movement so as to catch his attention.. then told him "Kuya, ok ka lang?"(Sir, are you ok?) That woke him up a little. Gosh, if he's sleepy then he should snooze for an hour or so. Not to mention, our route was full of sharp curves. Imagine what could've happened if it turned out for the worse. I'm glad it didn't.

May this be a reminder to everyone. Don't sleep and drive.. hah! And of you're the passenger, check on the driver once in a while 'cause your safety is literally in his hands. Lesson learned!

E to the M O..

2009-08-21T21:27:00.000+08:00

Really not feeling so good guys. I couldn't sleep well, darn darn darn it! why oh why.. Why such paradox? haha.. I know, you can't understand right? These are just fragment of my thoughts. But if you do, well.. lucky you! Nah.. no matter.. Tsk, tsk.. Ha! Let's see if you can comment to this. :p

I. AM. SOO. BACK.

2009-08-19T00:03:00.000+08:00

Now now.. it's been a while people! I'm delighted to be back from my two-week stupor! Guess I just needed some time to miss my blog. Writing is still one of the things that I cannot not do for too long.

How are you guys anyway.. Me? Same old, same old. Still working my ass off most of the time. Thank God (I meant this) for the holidays this month! I'm talking about this Friday and then the 31st. Still wondering what I'll do for these two days though.. Stay at home.. go someplace, maybe? You know what, I think it'd be really nice if I could get together with my closest friends. Gosh, I miss them!

Speaking of agendas. You know how much I love watching movies. Has anyone watched "Orphan"? Been wanting to watch this. The lead actor, a young girl, looks cr-eepy! I'm easily intrigued by suspense films with children as the "scarer" --used for lack of appropriate term, haha! I remember when I was young, I'm really pale and not that fond of smiling in front of the camera. I have a certain picture where I'm like an innocent-looking-but-evil-to-the-core-disturbed little girl. geez.. Maybe next time, I'll show you that picture. Eerie..

QUICK!

2009-07-24T12:33:00.000+08:00

Hey guys! Just a quick post here. I'm at work, good thing one of my co-worker brought a laptop. Interestingly enough, my dad bought the exact laptop yesterday. I'm totally lovin' Taylor Swift's White Horse. Very nice lyrics, that's what I'm listening now. Still got 40mins. of break time. Er, well 'cause it only took me about 10mins. to each lunch. I think I could be in an army or something.

Ooh, my dessert's here now. I'll get back to you guys, kay? It's Friday by the way, enjoy! Ciao to everyone.

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2009-07-20T23:14:00.000+08:00

Hey guys! Got nothing specific to write today. I seriously need to pay more attention on my blog, gawd I haven't even changed my background music.. it's been the same for a wee long time now. Sheesh.. sorry! Anyways, I suppose I can update you with whatever's happening to me these days. We finally got to watch Transformers 2 last Saturday. Boy was it a long time waiting! The movie was supposed to start at 3:30, but then we got there at about 3:40. I was kinda surprised when I saw the robots already fighting, so I assumed that maybe the movie wasn't finished yet. Little did I know that the movie was indeed starting already. From start to finish the movie was action packed, er.. too action-packed. Overload. Yeah, it was funny and I liked it. But not as much as I like the 1st one. Though I think Optimus Prime is still the coolest. :)

Anyhoo.. have you seen Robert Pattinson lately? He had a haircut! The best one I've seen on him so far. Look:

See what I mean? My my.. Thou art gorgeous Rob. Keep it up. :p
The next movie that I wanna watch is Harry Potter (whatever happened to Daniel Radcliffe? He isn't that cute anymore :( , unlike Rob! haha :p )

I'm also looking for another author to be addicted to.. someone who writes as dark and as vividly as Anne Rice does. Too bad she isn't writing any Vampire Chronicles anymore. Why oh why?! If you know a great author, please do tell me!

RANDOMNESS..

2009-07-14T22:48:00.000+08:00

"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again, who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause, who at best knows achievement and who at the worst if he fails at least fails while daring greatly so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat."

From Theodore Roosevelt, a speech given in Paris at the Sorbonne in 1910.

EFFORT. One of the priceless things that I value. Don't know why I suddenly thought about this. I remember a teacher who always gives an extra point "for the effort" even though the students' answers were all wrong. I once thought it was ridiculous. I mean, it was wrong so why the heck would you give a point for that? I didn't get it then. Now I do.

MISSING..

2009-07-11T23:42:00.000+08:00

I miss school. Believe me or not. I guess some readers who are already out of school like me will agree. And I bet those who are still students may not. Once you find out about how complex life is, you begin to appreciate the simpler things you used to do. When I was a student, my favorite subject was Biology. I guess that's one of the reasons why I decided to become a nurse. The human body is just fascinating.

One of my fondest memories on this subject was to dissect a live frog in our BIO Lab. It was awkwardly amusing, really. Even during exam days, I think the BIO Test is one of the fewest exams I actually look forward to.Whew, that was kind of nerdy. Missing school IS pretty "nerdy", I know. Just expressing my sentiments. Bear with me.Have a good night everyone.

OH MY..

2009-07-07T23:06:00.000+08:00

Hey guys, been a while. How are you doin'? Been really busy these days. I miss going to the movies! You know how badly I wanted to watch Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen? It's sad to say that after 2 weeks of it being shown in theaters, I haven't even taken a mere glimpse of the movie. It's due to the fact that I wanted to watch it with my family. I would've gone to the movies days ago if it weren't for them. Gah!

Anyway, speaking of which. I loved the movie not only because of its great visual effects, or the fact that I find Shia LaBeouf fairly attractive and I'm a Megan Fox fan too, of course. It's because I find the cars totally wicked. A question though.. Why are the car brands so limited in the movie? Has anyone of you guys noticed that as well? Don't get me wrong, the cars there are pretty good (in fact, I'd be happy if I get to own a Camaro.. a yellow one, too!). I especially like Optimus Prime transform into that breathtaking truck. Now, every time I see a truck like that, I hoped it'd be him.. nah! But I mean, seriously.. no ford or a bmw? C'mon! Most of the cars were either a chevy or corvette.. Where's variety you guys?! A 1956, pimped-up buick would look good on screen. See.. variety! Maybe in the next sequel.. still gonna watch it though.

THE PHOTO TAG!

2009-06-29T22:52:00.000+08:00

Hey guys. I was tagged by Tita Beng. Thank you for the tag!
So here's how it goes: Show your readers the tenth photo you find on your photo file folder. And this is mine.

It was taken at Mall of Asia, by my sister. We grew tired walking (if you've been to MOA you'll know what I'm talking about), our feet getting numb with each passing second.. naks ang drama! So we found a spot to rest our tired feet, and voila!

And now, hmm let's see.. I'm tagging the ff: Francesca, Ada, Mixi, Mommy Liza, Jhoice, and Jane.

Have a good night everyone!

FREAKISHLY HOT.

2009-06-27T15:46:00.000+08:00

Hey guys, how are things? The weather's kind of hard to understand these days. It's supposed to be rainy season now, but it's still more like summer. The weather is so hot that you'll catch me wearing the most comfortable of clothes-- Shorts, shirt/blouse, slippers and of course.. my good ol'sunglasses! Can never leave the house without it.

And speaking of which.. I found these really cool sunglasses by a brand named Del Sol, what's awesome is that the frame color changes when you step out of the sun. For instance, from white to red. Yeah, it's that dramatic a change. I want one! See for yourselves guys, it's really cool. It's a very uniquely stylish way of UV protection for your peepers.

Proof of love having no boundaries

2009-06-26T22:28:00.000+08:00

I don't easily get touched with those love story cheesy movies. Yah know, "The Notebook-ish" type of stuff aren't really what I enjoy watching. This one though..oooh! You have got to see this! Almost made me cry...almost. Watch it for yourself. Now, I can really say that love takes any form. No limits. Boundless. Sheesh! Cheesy..

ALL IN ONE.

2009-06-20T23:31:00.000+08:00

Tons of networking sites are present here in the WWW. How many accounts do you have? I, myself have multiple accounts from various networking sites. I think I had about.. four accounts. How 'bout you? C'mon say it out loud and proud guys! Though, I know for sure that you have (or had) more than one.

But have you ever wondered why you have more than one account? Well, maybe one is just not enough.. maybe the features aren't as complete and as interactive as we wish it were. Ever wished you could share the movies, books, and music that you love to your friends as well? Try Acobay with your friends. It does all that and more! Why you can even share what brand of car, camera, phone you use. And, since I'm a blogger, you can also share your blog here. That's a plus indeed!

VINTAGE.. VICTORIAN.. PINK?? YEP.

2009-06-19T23:21:00.000+08:00

So how do you like moi new layout? It's Victorian inspired, in pink, brown and gold. A little fancier than my past layies.. pretty simple actually. And I like it! But don't you worry guys, although this is Victorian themed I won't change the way I talk here. So, thou shan't fret my dearest!

Thanks to my sister for the layout. Kisses sistah!

NOT SO POISED NOW, ARE THEY..

2009-06-17T01:26:00.000+08:00

Now this is a wacky picture! It's good to see the Disney princesses without their usual prim and proper poses. Ooh Alice is there as well. Way to go Sleeping Beauty! You're awake! Got this one from Deviant Art by the way.

A(H1N1) VACCINE.

2009-06-13T14:40:00.000+08:00

Saw this news, thought you might want to know. The pharmaceutical company Novartis AG successfully produced a vaccine for influenza A(H1N1).

WHO says drugmakers will likely have vaccines approved and ready for sale after September.

Good work guys! For the full article. Click here.

TRANSFORMERS 2 ON 3D? WHY NOT?!

2009-06-12T18:56:00.000+08:00

Good news to those Transformers fanatics! ahem.. The movie will be shown on IMAX!!! yeah! I was thrilled when I learned about this. Man, this is going to be great! (sorry about the constant exclamation point, I just couldn't help myself) Ok, for those who wants details or reservations. Just visit the SM Cinema website. Now, ain't that nice. Wooot!

LIGHT-EN IT UP!

2009-06-06T23:43:00.000+08:00

There are so many home improvement shows on TV now. In fact, I can name about 5 or 6 of those shows that my sister and I are fond of watching. I just admire those interior designers.. they're just so creative! argh! haha.. And you know, one thing that I first notice are the light fixtures! They make each rooms so.. what's the word.. enhanced. Yes, that's it.

Take the living room as an example. When you add the usual fluorescent light, it looks okay. Kind of dull, but OK. But try adding some chandeliers-- it will look fancier and pulled together. Or maybe dim the lights a little by using lamps and your living rooms become cozier. That's the effect of lighting. So therefore, proper home lighting must also be an essential interior design consideration.

CELL PHONE ELBOW?

2009-06-02T23:11:00.000+08:00

Found an article on the WWW that I found pretty interesting. Ever heard of a "cellphone elbow"? This is one of the newer conditions experienced "techie" people and their desire to stay in touch.. ahem. This pain is caused by constant bending of the arm, which in turn pinched a nerve in the elbow.

Experts said it is important to pay attention to any signs of cell phone elbow. Symptoms include pain running down the arm or tingling and numbness in the ring finger and pinky.
Nerve damage can be severe enough to require surgery.

How can we prevent this? Minimize your calls, or if you can't do that-- use speaker phone or handset instead. Or just switch arms when using the phone. Hmm.. nice to know.

HEADS UP! NEW MOON TRAILER!

2009-06-02T01:06:00.000+08:00

The New Moon Official Trailer!!! Oh my freaking Edward.. the effects are better! woohoo! Watch it! Watch it! Taylot Lautner is sizzling, whew.. global warming indeed!

INTERESTING GOLD FACTS.

2009-06-01T23:40:00.000+08:00

When you hear the word "gold", what's the 1st thing that comes to your mind? Precious, fancy, beautiful, investment..? These are all true. You know.. my mom, she prefers to buy gold jewelries as part of her collection. I think it's a smart thing to do, and the aesthetic part of it is pretty obvious. Though gold is a commonly known symbol for wealth, let me tell you other facts about it. Let's give it a closer look, shall we?

Gold is considered to be one of the first metals known to man. In ancient Egypt, gold was considered the skin or flesh of the gods. While Greeks thought that gold was a dense combination of water and sunlight. It was often seen as beneficial for the health, in the belief that something that rare and beautiful could not be anything but healthy.
Money. Before gold coins were used as money, various types of livestock, particularly cattle, and plant products were used as currency.
Gold is edible. Some Asian countries put gold in fruit, jelly snacks, coffee, and tea.
There's more. Due to its high value, most gold discovered throughout history is still in circulation. However, it is thought that 80% of the world’s gold is still in the ground.
As an investment. Investment in gold can be done directly when you buy gold coins or better yet, buy gold bullion.
Retirement. Hey, did you know that gold coins can be placed within an IRA a.k.a Individual Retirement Account? This is done through gold ira transfer. That's one sure way to secure one's retirement, wow.. Didn't know that until now.
Gold is soft. Gold is so pliable that it can be made into sewing thread. An ounce of gold can be stretched over 50 miles. Pure gold is so soft that it can be molded by hand.

BLOGGING ADVANTAGES.

2009-05-31T00:13:00.000+08:00

Tons of new people try blogging everyday. I started blogging late 2007 and I've maintained this blog ever since. At times I've gone to several hiatuses--not more than 3 weeks though, 'cause I couldn't neglect my blog too long. And I'll keep blogging for as long as I can. Why should you keep blogging? Read on.

WHY NOT? If you want to have presence on the WWW, a little coherence, then blogging is the easiest way to do it. It's free so, what's to lose?
YOUR CHOICE. Your blog can be about anything you want it to be. Whatever your interests are-- books, music, fashion, love, rocket science.. or write about how your day went, rant about how unfair life is (emo mode), that's up to you.
MEET PEOPLE. Checking your blog and seeing others comment on your posts just feels good. You'll meet people with different points of view and you can learn from them too.
EXPAND.. GROW.. If you're an expert blogger already, you may want unlimited bandwidth and may choose to pay for your own web hosting. Have your own domain name if you like. If you're dedicated enough you can even earn money from blogging.. this takes some patience though. But it's possible, trust me.

IMPATIENT.. BUT STILL WAITING..

2009-05-29T23:28:00.000+08:00

I'm super excited to watch Transformers 2! It's this June so I'm getting impatient, man.. I hope it's as good if not better from the 1st one. Have you seen the trailer? Totally wicked.. How 'bout the 2nd trailer? Have you seen it yet? Yes? No? OK, no matter. Here it is, just in case:

And while I was browsing the web, I came across a blog specifically for Transformers fans here in the Phils. and I've seen one cool USB drive, take a look:

Now, ain't that neat! If you're curious of this (which online store or the price), just message me, 'kay? This is on my wish list!

GIFT IDEAS.

2009-05-27T23:01:00.000+08:00

Have you ever been in a situation where you want to give a gift for someone but you don't know what your gift should be? I know I've been there. Whether it's a special someone, your mom, dad, or your little siblings.. I'm sure you just want the best you could give. These are but a few suggestons:

For Children:

SPLURGE: Why not try giving the little ones a taste of luxury? Designer baby clothes are the perfect gift. Imagine that.. so cute!

NOT TO SPLURGE: Stuffed toys are still in! They're just like a comfort to kids.. I remember when I was young. I had one particular stuffed toy that if you try to take away from me, I'll lash out at you.. haha, good times. :p One of the best I've seen so far is jellycat, so soft.. I want one!

For ADULTS:

SPLURGE: Gift certificates of their favorite store! I tell you, you can't go wrong with that. GCs are convenient and hassle-free.

NOT TO SPLURGE: Give them something they can use, not something they can just display. Try barefoot dreams-- robes, hoodies, throws, pj's, blankets that are "soft as marshmallows" as they describe it. Who wouldn't want that.. And if you want something unique, try some vintage accessories that aren't that pricey. For instance, a pendant from the keys of an old (30's or 20's) typewriter set in sterling silver. Cool eh?

SATELLITE DIRECT TV

2009-05-26T23:11:00.000+08:00

There are tons of great quality TV series right now. I follow at least five.. I think. You know, the TV shows that strike my fancy are not from local channels-- Discovery Channel, Food Network, AXN, Max.. wow, if you've seen the CSI series it's like you're watching a movie. The visual and sound effects are superb. And you can make the most out of it if you have superb TV provider. Just like Direct TV. They offer channels in high definition, so the clearer the visuals the better the experience-- a treat for the senses. DirectTV is also hassle free, gone are the days that you'll fuss about the poor channel connections because of cable wire problems. Since this is Satellite Directv, you're connected up there. Ah, bliss..

OH MY EDWARD.. (THEN JAW DROPS)

2009-05-26T19:36:00.001+08:00

This poster made me even more excited! This was released by Summit, now this is what you'll see on Twilight the Movie's main page. Oh my, I'm getting impatient. 6 months more! I hope this one's a lot better than Twilight. Sure hope so..

HMMM..

2009-05-26T11:01:00.000+08:00

I've read a LOT of good reviews about this movie-- and I'm just utterly curious! Directed by Sam Raimi (Spiderman trilogy), showing on June 3 here in the Philippines. My sister and I are going to watch this! It's been a while since I've seen a good horror movie-- I hope this one scares the crap out of us.. haha! We just love a good scare. :p Click here for the review.

SECURE YOUR HAVEN..

2009-05-24T20:46:00.000+08:00

What's the safest place for you? If you ask me, I'd say that my home is the safest for me. My family and I, we've always been very particular with home security. I remember when I was young, we were almost burglarized-- hah, well.. almost. I remember waking up that morning and realized that the window nearest to the main door was taken out. What's good was that there were about four locks installed by my dad, so that made it impossible to enter. The moral of this is that securing your home is something to be taken seriously.

Good thing about home security systems now is that it's been greatly improved, almost fool-proof it you ask me. 24/7 professional monitoring, easy to use home systems, motion sensors-- the works. There are lots of it to choose from, you just need to be smart though. When choosing, of course choose the best home security surveillance system for you and your loved ones.

MEGAN FOX IS A DUDE.......

2009-05-19T22:49:00.000+08:00

"Hey, do you know that Megan Fox is transsexual?" This question just caught me off guard. And so I, being a huge Fox fan blurted out without thinking: "Hey, do you even know what transsexual means?" oops.. my bad. I mean, Megan Fox? The world's sexiest woman.. actually a man? You have GOT to be kidding! And so I googled it, being the patient researcher that I am. Came across this website, saying that in a red carpet interview.. she joked about looking like and being a man. The article continued that later on, Megan admitted that she really is one. My sister and I just couldn't wrap our minds around the thought.. and look at her.. she's gorgeous! Turned out, the site is of comedic intent only. Tsk tsk tsk.. see that? Learn for yourself before believing. :p

WEB HOSTING.

2009-05-17T22:50:00.000+08:00

Blogging is very common nowadays. Not only can you express your mind, you can share stuffs, make friends, even make money online. That's why lots of my blogger friends now opt for their own websites. They choose their web host-- that are paid monthly ('cause free hostings are limited, let's admit that). Now, since you'll pay for it, I think it's crucial that you do a research about the web host that you will choose. And may I suggest that you visit web hosting ratings. The web hosts are rated by the consumers themselves, so you'll have the inside scoop. To make your life easier, a web host directory is available so you can smoothly browse your way thru it. What I really like about this site is that they have web hosting awards; like Best Budget Hosting, Best Multi-Domain Hosting, Best Blog Hosting and many more cool awards.

HAY SALAMAT!

2009-05-13T22:13:00.000+08:00

See that? It's my Bob Ong book collection! Finally! His 7th book has arrived! Woot! Entitled "Kapitan Sino".. Best Seller nanaman to! I hope it's available at National Bookstore.. Will try to buy one this friday. Woohoo! Just sharing this good news. :)

PPPOKER.. :)

2009-05-12T22:37:00.000+08:00

You know this game really intrigues the heck out of me.. It started when my cousin played poker online, she tells me it's so addicting-- and I realized that even in Facebook, you could play poker! whew.. So I got curious and "googled" my way thru learning about it. And I came up with the ff. reasons why it's just so darn addicting! Ok, here they are:

People I think are inherently competitive. So when you play you want to win. When you lose you want to win your chips back.. you keep playing.
There are PokerStars Marketing Code-- you use it when you register a new account. Now, upon entering this PokerStars Marketing Code you gain access to PokerStar events and get bonuses.. Ooh and know what.. a Poker Stars Bonus Code can also be entered when making your first deposit so.. weee! freebies again!
Ok next, I'm getting carried away.. There are so many forms of pokers, so you won't ever get tired of it.
It's gives an adrenaline rush to the players-- especially when they try to bluff (thus the pppoker face) and make risky decisions.
The money you can win is just oh-so-tempting.

CURRENTLY..

2009-05-06T18:10:00.000+08:00

Hi! I just want to share to you guys what I'm currently reading...

Haha, neat title.. well, what's it about? Go figure!

THANKS!

2009-05-04T23:05:00.000+08:00

This was given to me by Loui. And may I just say that this is a pretty "kawaii" award indeed! hehe.. Thank You!

This second tag was given by Loui as well. I like that you think of me often sis!

The rules: answer the questions,
post it on your blog & tag 4 more people.

001. Who was the last person you talked to online?
My sister, at YM.

002. What was the last thing you ate?
Rice, nilaga and papaya for dinner.

003. What was the title of your last blog entry?
"UPDATES!"

004. What are you going to do after posting this?
Blog hop.

005. Anything that you expect to happen this week?
Nah, I like unexpected things. So I don't expect-- go figure!

006. What are you wishing right now?
That my life is going in the right track.

007. Any other things that you love doing?
Any other things.. besides what?

008. What do you want to tell your online friends?
Thank you for the visits. :)

009. The name of your crush/bf/gf?
Hayden Christensen---> boyfriend.

010. Last, write a message for you.
Monica, breathe.. enjoy life!

I'm tagging Chesca, Ate Pau, Joshua, Siopao and Ijal.

I'm tagging more than 4-- this IS my blog anyways. And I tagged 3 guys for a change, I hope they do it though. :p

THANK YOU!!!

2009-04-30T18:42:00.000+08:00

A gift from my sistah, a vector of me. Hmm.. I like it. :) Thank you!!!

8 THINGS TAG.

2009-04-28T23:15:00.000+08:00

8 things I'm looking forward to:
1. My Birthday (tomorrow!)
2. Birthday celebration with friends
3. May 1, walang pasok! sweet serenity :)
4. A new cellphone
5. Transformers 2, New Moon
6. Wardrobe update-- same as my sis.
7. Another great day
8. Many more learning opportunities in life! :)

8 things I did yesterday:
1. Worked my ass off
2. Talked on the phone
3. Watched TV
4. Surfed the WWW
5. Ate of course
6. Texted away
7. Slept late
8. Sound trip

8 things I wish I could do:
1. Have the freedom to roam the world anytime I want
2. Learn every language there is
3. Be the boss of me
4. Try different cuisines without the consequence :p
5. Be good at sports
6. Write novels as awesome as Anne Rice's, haha!
7. Fly
8. Read minds

8 shows I watch:
1. Dexter
2. Barefoot Contessa
3. CSI
4. Dr. House
5. True Blood
6. Man VS. Wild
7. Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe
8. Taboo

8 people I tag:
Jhoice, Rosa, Alex, Loui, Siopao, Patricia, Ailecgee and Thea.

OH MAN..

2009-04-27T10:43:00.000+08:00

Does anyone of you know someone who looks like Hayden Christensen? If yes, please DO TELL!!! Look at THAT face.. perfect! I think I'll be forever hooked. :)

A MUST!

2009-04-25T01:02:00.000+08:00

I've always emphasized in my posts that being healthy in & out plays a huge role in all the areas of our life. And one thing that I am very particular about is hygiene. I think that's one reason why I carry tote bags most of the time. :) yep, hygiene.. That, I think is the first thing that most people notice--first impression, if you will. Although, practicing good hygiene should be done out of instinct already. I'd be happy to share 5 important hygiene commandments:

1.Thou shall take a bath daily. Yes, even if you didn't go out of the house the whole day, or you're almost sure that you didn't sweat at all 'cause the weather's cold. Oh puh-lease! There are 2.6 million sweat glands in our body.. Ooh! And always, always wear deodorant. Even if you "think" you don't smell. Though shall not take that risk. haha..

2.Though shall brush thy teeth(and tongue). I don't apply the 2-3 times a day, 'cause I know I eat more that 3 times. I bring toothbrush everywhere I go. Now if all people will do that.. ah, world peace.

3.Though shall wash thy hands. Every chance you've got, you just have to. This is the most basic and cheapest way to prevent yourself from getting sick (colds, flu, parasites, etc.)

4.Though shall groom thyself. It covers the "hairy" part of hygiene. For guys: facial hair. For girls: legs, armpits, bushy brows. This is also about having clean nails (hands & feet) always.

5.Though shall not be socially inept. Please be mindful of others around you. Cover when you sneeze/cough. Don't blow your nose too hard as if someone is dragging a big carton with a dead body in it. :) Never pick your nose in public! When burping, stifle it by closing your mouth. Gain some distance before farting.. um.. about 20 feet.. haha!

Ok, I think those are the most basic. These commandments aren't hard to follow, right? Now if you want to have great personal hygiene, you can always learn about other health and beauty guides and other products that could help you.

ICE BREAKER. :)

2009-04-23T20:13:00.002+08:00

I think you'll enjoy this as much as I did. Beyonce and Justin Timberlake dancing to the tune of.... SINGLE LADIES!!!!!!!!

AS IF HE WASN'T HOT ENOUGH!

2009-04-17T10:47:00.000+08:00

My sister and I really have the hots for this man.. hehehe.. Ridiculous as it may seem (well, cause he's even older than our father), we've been mesmerized by Hugh Laurie whenever we watch House M.D. He's got a baritone voice (that sounds reeaaally good) and I love how he portrays Dr.House. And by some sick twist of fate, as if we don't find him hot enough (!!!)-- I found out that he's British (unfortunately, yours truly has a weakness for British accent!) And so yeah.. Hugh Laurie:

TOTALLY DISTURBING..

2009-04-13T15:37:00.000+08:00

It's been a while guys. How are you? I'm good, fine fine. :) So, yeah.. with regards to the title of this post. I just like to share something that I watched last Saturday on NatGeo. It's about this disease in Africa called the Guinea Worm Disease. Are you familiar with this? And me being a nurse, it still gives me the creeps! Freaks the hell out of me, hehe.. I'll tell you why..

Guinea worm disease is a parasitic worm infection that occurs mainly in Africa. It is also called dracunculiasis [dra-KUNK-you-LIE-uh-sis]. People get infected by drinking stagnant water infected with the worm's larvae. In short, it's a parasitic worm. And here's the deal guys.. The worm grows inside the body, 3 feet at most. Then what goes in must go out right? So after a year, a blister develops then opens into a wound. When the wound is immersed in water, the worm begins to emerge. Most worms appear on the legs and feet, but they can occur anywhere on the body. Like so:

The treatment?

There is no cure. The only treatment is to remove the worm over many weeks by winding it around a small stick and pulling it out a tiny bit at a time. Sometimes the worm can be pulled out completely within a few days, but the process usually takes weeks or months. No medication is available to end or prevent infection. Like so:

Yep.. pretty disturbing isn't it? Lovely.

OBSESSED..

2009-04-08T10:16:00.000+08:00

I am crazy over Katy Perry's "Thinking of You" and Craig David's "Insomnia". The songs are playing over and over inside my head. Gosh, I love Katy Perry! She's very different from other singers-- her songs are breaths of fresh air! She writes songs wittily-- the way she analyzes things are weird but the listeners could still relate. And Craig David is well.. Craig David! Look at his live performance of Insomnia. Flawless!

SUMMER'S HERE, IT IS SO HERE!

2009-04-07T13:08:00.000+08:00

Hey guys! So what's your plan for the summer? Usually when we say summer, we go to beaches and pools and anywhere we can enjoy the sun. Some are after the feeling of "oneness" with nature and some just wanna have their tan marks.. haha.. And of course, if you want to have a good tan mark, you better have a nice swimwear. Gone are the days when you go to the beach wearing those baggy white t-shirts and floral shorts. Showing a little skin here and there won't hurt.

When you say swimwear, it doesn't necessarily mean a two-piece or trunks. You can go for the classic halter and partner it with board shorts. Nike has a variety of super cute board shorts that you can choose from. A don't you dare forget the shades baby! That's mortal sin! Ooh and since summer is "too summer" right now.. Don't forget sunblock, ok! And you're ready to go!

OOH SHADES ^^,v

2009-04-01T22:36:00.000+08:00

I love Sunglasses. It's not only a fashion accessory, it's a must for me as well. Why? First, 'cause it's summer right now-- it keeps my eyes from tearing and protects it from the sun's rays Secondly, I wear it to protect my contact lenses from dirt. So I cannot go out without it.

I have a variety of sunglasses. It depends on what I'm wearing for that day. On regular days when I wear casual clothes-- you know, just jeans and shirt. I usually take my aviator shades with me. I think it looks wicked, haha! But when I'm wearing girlier outfits, I go for my trendier shades, so as to bring out the girly girl in me. But no matter.. I see to it that I buy new ones to add to my collection. Er, especially during pay days. It's part of my budget.

CHILL Y'ALL!

2009-04-01T18:54:00.000+08:00

It's hard not to be stressed out these days. Economies going down, people losing jobs, global warming, dirty politics, crime rates going up.. the damn world is falling apart! Or so it seems.

Last month I've read an article on a newspaper about cheap ways of getting our lives back from stress. I thought the ideas were simple and practical, so I might as well share them to you. To keep some overly stressed people from getting deranged and start a killing spree of some sort, hehehe.. Here they are:

1. Breathe. This one is too obvious to notice. So go ahead, do it.
2. Read a book. Get one that sparks your interest, so you can get away from life's cruelty. haha..
3. Exercise. It's medically proven to relieve stress and clear your mind.
4. Go out, have fun. Be with your loved ones, do something you've been postponing for.. I don't know.. years?
5. Meditate. If this doesn't relax you, I don't know what will.
6. Sleep early. Let your body repair itself and have its Zen time.
7. Organize your things. Clutter in your surroundings will eventually takes in toll on your thinking.
8. Air it out. Don't get me wrong, not this---. When you're feeling woozy.. take a step back.
9. Go to a spa. Not necessarily a spa. (we're talking cheap ways aren't we?) Just a backrub will do.
10. Watch a movie. Hah! I should be doing this! (bitter?)
11. Get in touch with nature. A beautiful view can really uplift one's mood.
12. Take a day off. You work for long hours each day.. Why not spend a day or two lounging at home. You deserve it.
13. Get disconnected. Too many phone calls, text msgs. e-mails.. Try and challenge yourself to be free from all of this once in a while. Try connecting with someone else.. God.
14. Love, laugh away. Don't be so Type A (personality)!!! Laugh when you make mistakes, don't be over serious with everything. Life is meant to be enjoyed. Don't worry about laugh lines. :)

IT ISN'T GOOD TO COMPARE, BUT..

2009-03-31T22:59:00.000+08:00

So, our living room sofa just got here this morning-- sorry guys, no pics for now. We are in the process of setting a new ambiance for our living room, so that means we will need to get a new TV as well! OME.. that's the most exciting part, I mean, the television-- it has always been an important part of our living space. We LOVE watching! Just last Saturday, the cable lines were off until the next day so I was really . Weekend was supposed to be my "Zen" time, you know? And I can't help but compare cable against Direct TV. For those who don't know what it is let me give you an idea.

DirectTV, offers direct satellite television. It's not connected to wires and stuff like that so utility post troubles here and there won't piss you off 'cause your channel connections won't be affected. And I think the best thing about it is you get more out of your money (more channels that are digital quality), plus the fact that they offer Direct TV Package. I think they have at least 6 Direct TV Packages to choose from. Both affordable and convenient. Just seeing the word "high def." says it all.

WHAT THE HECK..

2009-03-25T00:31:00.000+08:00

You have GOT to be freaking kidding me.. Have you seen this already? For those who hasn't, let me tell you what apparently happened. A man here, named Boyet Fajardo is a well-known fashion designer in the Philippines. He went to Duty Free to shop-- then when he was paying (he chose to pay thru credit card)-- of course the SOP for that would be to present an ID to verify his identity. What happened was this: he got angry with the clerk and even the manager and started pointing fingers at them. What struck me as despicable here was when he told the male clerk to kneel down and apologize to him. W-O-W.. pretty nauseating, that attitude. It was caught on the store's CCTV-- good for him.

Look at that, just because he has fortune and fame doesn't mean he's superior from everyone else. Stop pretending that you are mister, 'cause you certainly aren't.

WHAT'S WRONG WITH THAT..

2009-03-19T19:05:00.000+08:00

OME.. Today I went to work wearing a skirt.. What's weird was that my workmates were really.. what's the word.. amazed? That I own one.. haha, GREAT. Very funny you guys. What the.. And it made me a bit (just a bit) conscious and a bit amused. I was more amused than conscious really. Yeah, I'm a jeans person but I never thought that wearing a skirt today would create such an upheave.. hehe.. Interesting.. maybe next week I'll try to wear a dress.. haha!

THE WONDER THAT IS-- VIDEO GAME.

2009-03-19T00:02:00.000+08:00

Whenever I go home from work in the afternoon, as I board a jeepney waiting to be filled, I never fail to see a guy or two killing time by playing PS3 or any other video games. At times, I myself would watch him play and I find myself enjoying it. haha.. If you're not aware, I'm pretty addicted with Role Playing Games (RPGs), especially the hack and slash gameplay And it's pretty easy to get addicted with video games now a days. you know why? 'Cause at present there are lots of genres to choose from. I observed that companies not only targets guys, but all people of shapes and sizes.

Now you can find: adventure, strategy, music, arcade, simulation, even party games! There are thousands of games to choose from. Huh, no wonder PS3 and Xbox are on top of a lot of my cousins' wishlist Pretty slick if you ask me.. Now, if only the Diablo series were compatible with video game consoles I'd be hyperventilating right now, haha.. still hoping though!

Answer Me!!!

2009-03-18T10:51:00.000+08:00

Just a thought to ponder.. what does a turtle look like without its shell? I tried searching for pictures but found none.. I'm just curious..

DEFINE SEXY.

2009-03-17T22:43:00.000+08:00

What does mean? Is there a standard for it? For me, sexy is neither appearance nor attitude but a combination of both. And if I were to put a face on my definition of sexy that would be that woman in the picture. Recognize her? Sexy is spelled as M-E-G-A-N-F-O-X! OME.. I love her! She's just so confident wearing those sexy clothes. Oozing with foxiness. And gosh, have you seen her without makeup on? Flawless! I especially like her when she's just wearing tees plus stretch pants-- effortlessly sexy!

I for one, like to add a little touch of sexiness in my wardrobe. Not too much though, just a little skin here and there is enough for me. But to those who prefer sexier outfits, there are stores that offer flirty apparels from head to toe. The most important of all (personally) is you embrace who you are-- as cliche as it may seem you have to love your own skin. Geez, how many times did I write the word "sexy" in this post..

MY DOULOS EXPERIENCE

2009-03-17T00:50:00.000+08:00

How's life people? haha.. Sorry for posting this late, I haven't the time, so.. Anyway, here it is! So let me tell you about it. We went to South Harbor, Manila last Saturday. We were excited despite the fact that it was scorching hot. whew.. First stop: we paid P10 for the entrance fee, while seeing this view over here, THE DOULOS herself:
Quite spectacular-- her size. Then we went up the stairs, er, it's not exactly a regular stair 'cause if you ever climb that on high heels I'm sure as hell you'll be humiliating yourself in front of lots of people Wanna know what it looks like? Click here
Then we went to the bookstore. And being the "bookie" that I am, I started looking for books-- not caring whether the place is sooo hot plus the fact that it's swarming with people. Well, I just didn't care. Look:

And you know what's ironic though? Not a single book struck my fancy (maybe 'cause majority is religion-oriented). But I'm glad my dad was able to find something interesting-- a PC tutorial of 102 languages, it has 6 CDs for P700 which is way cheaper of course. This is the visual:
After that, we went outside-- such a relief 'cause it's way more windy there. We took pictures and stuff. Even tried and looked at what their restrooms look like.. hahaha.. A product of our sick humor.
Too bad we weren't allowed to explore the whole ship. After that we went to Robinson's Ermita just to cool down a bit-- ate something cold at Icebergs:
Then my dad decided to go to MOA and eat dinner there.. haha.. weird

I AM SOOO CLEANING UP...

2009-03-13T23:25:00.000+08:00

Hey guys, tomorrow we'll go to MV Doulos (check my previous post if you can't relate, hehe). I'll show you our pictures after! Exciting!

Ok, back to business, yeah I am sooo cleaning up. I'll be cleaning up my Blogroll -- when I visited my affies, some of them still have my old link.. Even after repeated notifications. And besides, I changed link May of last year pa.. the very idea. Um and also, those who "abandoned" their page already. Yeah, and then I'll watch closely.. If I visit them numerous times, then they don't even bother visiting me.. they'll be on probation. haha.. Nah, it's an unspoken rule in blogging; taking time to visit your affies. So now I'll make sure that my linkies are worth visiting.

THE OLDEST FLOATING BOOKSTORE..

2009-03-11T00:08:00.000+08:00

Wow.. Are you familiar with this guys? This is the MV Doulos - the world's oldest active ocean faring passenger ship, and a floating bookshoppe as well. It was built in 1914 (2yrs. after Titanic!!!) and currently holds the biggest floating library in the world. Normally there is somewhere around 3000 to 5000 books on the shelf and half a million in the hold. I've always wanted to go here and buy some books (I'm a "bookie", remember?), I heard they have rare books! So imagine my hysterics when I learned that it's currently here in South Harbor, Manila!!!! OME! I MUST visit this! They'll be in the country until the 31st, but I wanna go this weekend. And this time, I CANNOT-- 'ya hear? I just cannot not go.. Why? Because, sadly she's retiring. haha.. I'm not even kidding. She's doing her last world tour and is planned to be de-commissioned in 2010. So, I won't let this last opportunity pass, life is short-- I don't like regrets. yeah.. figures.

WOW.. THAT WAS DEEP..

2009-02-26T22:03:00.000+08:00

Hey hey! how are you guys? Me? Same same.. work work work. And I'll tell you the strangest thing.. you know, since the start of this year there were already 7 people (people that we know: relative or family friend) who died.. gosh, S-E-V-E-N!!! And it's only February! what the.. and mind you, some of the cause of their death is pretty.. well, disturbing. Okay, let's stop there. No need to talk about gruesome details do we?

When these instances occur.. especially when unexpected-- it becomes like a reality check of some sort for me. You know, that life can end in a freaking instant and there's no pause or rewind button. It serves as reminder to make the most out of life (huh, I would REALLY make the most of it if I wasn't freaking working) haha! here we go again.. and weeeee I just remember, it's friday tomorrow! Ah.. my favorite day. Gotta love it.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF NETWORKING..

2009-02-21T14:37:00.000+08:00

There are TONS of NWS (networking sites) here in the WWW but very few really strikes my fancy. It seems every NWS have the same features. You add friends, customize your profile, add comments--- and.. well.. that's just about it! Suddenly most NWS became one big cliche, figures..

But you know what? Thank God, I found another interesting NWS that's worthy not only of my time, but yours as well. I present to you: ACOBAY!!! hehe.. This site is kewl (cool) you guys. Try and visit it. Not only does it have the basic features of a NWS-- but you can share your most interesting finds-- may it be movies, gadgets, food.. any products that you like. I'd certainly enjoy myself most particularly on the Book network. Pretty neat. :)

I LIKE PLAYING GAMES..

2009-02-17T21:54:00.000+08:00

Ahem.. I know what you're thinking! hehe.. no, not that kind of game. Yes, I like to play different games; especially PC and Video Games!!! You know when I was younger, I enjoyed the now "ancient" family computer, haha yeah! I still remember.. wanna refresh your memory? here it is:

Hehehe, yeah.. good 'ol days. But now, we have lots of new and better consoles. There's Sony PSP, Xbox, PS2.. what else.. oh and Nintendo too! Every video game addict knows when a new game will be released. Even the game controllers or accessories needed.

But if you're a newbie on this, you know.. your friends talking about the Halo 3 for Xbox 360 or Gears of War 2 and you just seat there. Your face devoid of any familiarity-- not even a tiny spark of recognition in your eyes. Like that. hehehe! Then I suggest you try to know the basics to getting started in gaming first. But remember to not let it take over your precious (and dare I say, limited) time. Not too much dude--or you're screwed! (ah the words rhyme) *wink*

SO.. HOW WAS IT??

2009-02-14T23:07:00.000+08:00

Good eve! How was your Valentine's Day celebration? I hope everything went out well. Mine did. Had a date with my parents Friday evening at Starbucks-- nothing better than a hot white chocolate mocha while sitting and waiting for your sister's prom to finish so we all could go home, haha! The caffeine did a great job though, 'cause I was awake till 3 in the morning even though I'm aching for sleep to come already!

Then today, I went out with my best friend. We went to a mall we barely visit, while trying to find the nearest Mcdonald's so we could satisfy our fries-and-Mcfloat craving. Then this evening, I attended a program (ehem, a valentine program) where I did an intermission number (song). And so now... well, my plan this evening after writing this post is to read Wuthering Heights. You already how addicted I am to Twilight so.. yeah.. And my feet are still aching because of our malling a while ago-- So, I'll see yah when I see yah.

DROOOOOOLING!!!!

2009-02-12T18:13:00.000+08:00

Gosh! I'm in dire need of COFFEE CRUMBLE ice cream!!! I want want want it, give it to meeee! hehe.. Send me one! I think it's ok for me to have this for dessert every single day. Yum yum.. send me one please!

WEEKEND RECAP.....

2009-02-08T13:43:00.000+08:00

Hey guys and gals, how are things? What's for lunch? Just finished mine: rice, fried tilapia, crab in coconut milk (gata :p) and then buko juice. Huh.. I'm so full right now, I want to sleep .

So what did you do this weekend? Yesterday, my family and I went to Tutuban for my sister's Prom gown-- er, cocktail dress I mean. We had one made for her. And then we got these really kewl (cool) watches, that are so cute and cheap at the same time. hehe.. I can use it for "porma" purposes. I hate wearing an expensive watch during gimmicks-- I tend to lose it, so good for me!

Today, I'll go out with a friend-- to the mall or somewhere else. But I'll take a nap first! hehe.. And then maybe next week I could see some movies that I've been wanting to watch..

Underworld
Bedtime stories..
Curious case of Benjamin Button
Bride Wars

Just maybe...

FILE EXTENSIONS.. ARGH!!!

2009-02-04T17:48:00.000+08:00

Hey guys! Have you ever received a very important file from your mail that you really need to open but then you realize that the file extension is somewhat alien to you? hehe.. Yeah, I've been there countless times. File extensions like .DOCX or File Extension PPS or better yet, you realize that your computer has accumulated piles of files (say it out loud and fast: "piles of files!") with the File Extension TMP. And then you stop to wonder.. what do I do with these? What are they for anyway? 'Cause personally speaking, I just usually use .DOC, .RAR, .PDF or the likes of it.

Good thing now though is there are websites that not only help you know what these "strange" extensions are for (er, for us not-so-techies we find it strange)-- File Extension PPS, .BIN, .ICA, .RAM etc. etc. etc.---they also help you scan and open them! Neat eh? Me likey!

IT'S "HEART" MONTH ONCE AGAIN.......

2009-02-01T00:41:00.000+08:00

This is my first post on the first of February! Whew, another month once again. Time is so fast. When I went to National Bookstore a month and a half ago, Christmas decos were everywhere. And now, they're selling Valentine-related "thingys"! Huh.. Valentine's day.. Who's your valentine? Do you have one? Good for you. haha.. me? Next question.. :P kidding! Nah, I don't have any. And you know what? I really don't mind. Why? Because it's a choice.

You know, I have a friend, who usually says this line whenever the calendar strikes Feb.14 without her having a date for heart's day: "Aww (frowns, deeply inhales, then sighs) too bad, I don't have a date! Why?! Huh..(then stares longingly at the couple passing her way)."-- I find it really amusing, I mean, what's with the date? It's Feb.14-- so what? Huh.. humanity.

13 more days to go but this is already my blog post? tsktsk.. Well, I just want some people to realize (EARLIER) that being attached isn't the only thing that makes Feb.14 special.. you know what I mean. Be proud and shout out loud-- This is my status: I AM (*"Single Ladies" cue here* hehe..)

I HEART APOCALYPTO!!!

2009-01-31T00:17:00.001+08:00

Yeah guys, I know okay.. this film is not so new at all. I've watched it before, and watched it again tonight for the Nth time. But what can I do? I just couldn't help it. :) hehe.. Have you watched this already? No? Then let me give you an idea:

Apocalypto is a 2006 epic film directed by Mel Gibson. Set in ancient Central America, during the declining period of the Maya civilization, Apocalypto depicts the journey of a Mesoamerican tribesman who must escape human sacrifice and rescue his family after the capture and destruction of his village.The film features a cast of Native American descent, and its Yucatec Maya dialogue is accompanied by subtitles.(TY Wikipedia for this)

For me, this is better than the movie 300.. And mind you, it received lots of awards. It's worth the watch.

PROVINCE MODE

2009-01-25T11:06:00.000+08:00

Good morning y'all! Not at home right now, I'm at my aunt's wake. Kinda sad really.. was awake 'till 3am doing alot of "chikas" with my cousins (sad to think the whole family finally got together this way). And I'm glad that even though I'm in our province right now, I still get to enjoy the luxury that is-- the Internet! And dare I forget.. cable television!!!

Anyways, how are you guys? I mean really.. how are things? Been out of this blogging world for a while. I miss this! It's working day tomorrow again, seriously.. Working really takes up a lot of time from people's lives. Life's just tooo damn short. I wouldn't want to spend this short time working everyday for 8 hours, you go home, and the next day you have to freaking work again. haha! I wish the "barter" thingy were back. But nah.. I love my work. I just wish I get to spend more time everyday with the people and things that in the end of the day-- truly matters. But as the cliche goes-- "easier said than done". How bout you guys? Think about it.

RISEN FROM OBLIVION!!!!

2009-01-21T19:15:00.000+08:00

Heeeey!!! I just feel so ecstatic right now! haha! I'M BACK!!! Sheesh.. it's been a while guys! I TRULY, REALLY MISSED YOU!!! Gosh that was a loooooong time. Thank you for visiting my page even though I haven't updated for a gazillion year.

You know, when I was still on hiatus.. I was thinking if I would still continue maintaining this page. You know why I've been away long? (I guess you guys deserve an explanation for my absence) It's 'cause I'm already working. So I was weighing if I could still blog at the same time. And well.. I just can't help it! I love writing (as I said for he Nth time). So, I guess I'll continue. And yes, I will visit you guys.. I guess I could get back to the tagboard messages and return the comments & tags during weekdays. And then I'll visit everyone on my list during fridays and weekends. :) Yipeeee!!!

HOLIDAY BREAK..

2008-12-17T18:55:00.000+08:00

Hey there guys, will be taking a break for a while. Don't worry i'll be back, I'll miss visiting your pages!!! Hey, have a good and meaningful Holiday Season y'all! Eat lots of food, haha.. Take care everyone! I'll be back. :)

PAMPER THYSELF AT HOME. :)

2008-12-12T12:58:00.000+08:00

Taking care of yourself doesn't mean splurging a month of your well-earned salary in just one go. I usually search the WWW just to see what beauty regimens I could use and I really love those home made recipes where the ingredients could be easily found in your kitchen. It's all-natural, inexpensive and effective. Let me share to you some of it:

Honey has been used not only as natural sweetener but also as an essential beauty product. Cleopatra used honey and milk for her baths because it has a natural hydrating and antioxidant properties that traps and seals moisture, rejuvenates the skin and cleanse the complexion.

Another interesting fact: Do you know that honey has antibacterial properties? Yeah, you've read it right! It's been used in the ancient times and until now in traditional medicine as wound dressing. Thus cleaning your skin while leaving it soft and supple.

WHAT TO DO:

Open the pores on your face by place a cloth dipped in warm water. Smear honey on your face for 20-30 minutes. Rinse first with warm water and then cold water to close the pores.

YOGURT. It's not only good for your insides(protects your bones, fights off osteoporosis, battles cancer, diarrhea, high blood pressure and yeast infection. It bolsters digestion, immune function and weight control.) But it's a superb skin treat too!

WHAT TO DO:

Got blemishes or acne? Slather yogurt on your acne daily. The rich zinc content will help to clear your skin. Avoid the flavored varieties and apply yohurt only after you've removed all make-up.
1 tsp yogurt and ¼ orange or ½ lemon juices. Mix together and smooth onto face. Allow to remain on for five minutes, and then rinse off with warm water. Zesting up your yogurt facial by adding a tablespoon of fresh citrus fruit gives the pack an extra refreshing punch. Besides, lemon and orange restore the skin's normal pH balance, making it look fresh and young again.
¾ cup plain yogurt, 1 carrot (for soothing, anti-inflammatory benefits), ½ peach (a natural emollient) and ½ cucumbers (to refresh and soften the skin). Blend together. Apply and let sit on the skin for 10 minutes, then rinse. Your skin will be left feeling renewed and moisturized.

SALT. An ideal way to rub away those sluggish flakes or scales of dead skin cells is through salt scrub or bath. It improves blood circulation giving skin a radiant look. Salt baths combat stress, alleviate muscular pains and aches.

WHAT TO DO:

Exfoliate your skin with a paste made of coarse sea salt mixed with either water or olive / almond oil to achieve glowing skin.

CUCUMBER. And so you thought it's only good for your salad and your eye bags. haha.. It flaunts its skin benefits as well! As cucumber and the skin share the same level of hydrogen, it becomes easier for cucumber to mask all the problem areas. It helps in soothing and softening your skin which can get you relaxed in no time.

WHAT TO DO:

Blend 4 - 5 leafs of fresh mint. Peel and deseed the cucumber. Add mint leaves to the cucumber to make a puree. Add egg white to the cucumber mixture. Apply this evenly on your face for 20 minutes and then rinse it with water and pat it dry.

STRAWBERRY. These yummy-looking berries has quite a lot to offer for your beauty regime. They clear up acne and oiliness, make skin younger and smoother, whiten teeth, reduce under-eye puffiness, leave hair glossy and beautifully conditioned, and so much more!

WHAT TO DO:

Strawberry’s main skin-pleasing ingredient is alpha-hydroxy acid, a great little substance that helps us slough off dead skin cells so that new, youthful skin is revealed. Just cut a berry in half, rub it over your face, and let it sit there for a few minutes, then rinse. Instantly softer, smoother skin!

Acne remedy: Mash1/2 cup sliced strawberries and 1 Tbsp. sour cream well, then apply this mixture to your face and allow to stay for 10 minutes or so. Rinse thoroughly.

Teeth Whitener: Simply rub crushed fresh strawberry pulp directly on your teeth to clean and gently remove stains. Catherine Zeta-Jones does this!

I hope these recipes helped you. Guys can do this too you know.. don't be afraid, being beauty conscious is not a sin-- just don't over do it though. :)

SO LITTLE TIME.. er, SO LITTLE TIME.

2008-12-11T00:33:00.000+08:00

Good morning guys! It's already 1am here. I haven't been able to blog this week as much as I would want to. 'Cause you know.. I really love writing. It's one of my 'loves" so to speak. My first love is singing of course and then reading, then writing. Whenever I write it usually goes out of hand. The words just flow out, it's automatic I guess. If I weren't controlling my posts, I would have narrated to you my biography, haha.. Nah, just kidding. I'm a person who treasures privacy. I don't think I would be comfortable talking about everything in my blog. I like my life to be a little sequestered, be a little mysterious.

Oh, yeah.. I was explaining earlier why I haven't posted as much as I would want to. See what I mean about getting out of hand when I write? Sheesh. Ok--stop it, I'm mumbling. We've been busy, we had orders to take care of (remember, we have an online T-shirt printing business?). So there are orders coming in, we haven't even finished yet. But one of the orders should be done by tomorrow. Well, it better be. So much to do.. Well, i hope you guys have a great day. I'll sleep now. Toodles!

NEW INTERIORS.

2008-12-08T23:35:00.000+08:00

Hi guys! So, what do you think? You like? Me too! This new layout is pretty cool huh. Have to say thanks to my sister (biological sister to be precise), Chesca for making this. Salamat!

I got tagged btw. This cute tag is from Jhoice:

Thank You!

And this medieval-looking tag is from Rashid:

Imagine having to wear those corsets, yikes..

Thank you very much guys for remembering. Oh and my late congratulations to Team Pacquiao for that sure-win performance last Sunday. Manny has really become an instrument for our nation's unity and apparently for peace as well-- the police noted a 0% crime rate during Pacquiao's fight..

.T.I.R.E.D.

2008-12-07T00:31:00.000+08:00

Hi guys, really tired and sleepy right now.. We went to MOA and then to Recto.. wow, that was tiring.. Thanks for the comments, drops and the tags. Will return the favor tomorrow, can't.. think.. too.. tired.. ZZzzzzzzz.. Oh hey, tomorrow I'll be watching out for THE PACQUIAO - DELA HOYA FIGHT. Better do the same. Sleep well everyone. :p

DIRECT TV

2008-12-04T14:30:00.000+08:00

One of my hobbies here in the house besides surfing the WWW is watching television. I'm a home-buddy, I barely go out of the house. That's why my attention is turned towards the "tube". One article that I've read says that watching tv doesn't benefit you at all, it makes you dumb-- or so they say. I resent that though, I've watched lots of tv series that are very informative.. guess it depends on what you watch.

Though we have a cable connection, I still feel that the tv channels aren't enough. haha.. yeah, I mean not every channel is in English right? Direct TV offers that. That's direct from the satellite so not only do they promise more channels compared to cable; direct tv also promises digital quality on every channel. Now that's nice..

I guess directv IS better than cable. 130+ channels, get a load of that. A reminder though, as a health care provider myself. I'd rather you watch television at least 2ft. away from the screen. Just concern you know. And then you're set to channel surf. Enjoy. :)

I'M SO PISSED I COULD RIP YOUR HEAD OFF!

2008-12-03T14:13:00.000+08:00

There's nothing more irritating to me than someone whose purpose in life is talk shit about someone or something he doesn't even know or understand. Especially when that someone is a man (oh and in this case, I don't consider him a man because of such actions so let me rephrase)-- Especially when that someone is male.

You know, I'm the kind of person who respects other people's point of view. For instance, if I like pop music and you expressed yourself as not being a big fan of it it's totally understandable and fine for me. We have different tastes and POVs and I perfectly get that. What pisses me off though is when one begins to trash talk about something he doesn't like. Disagreeing is different from trash talking. Do you see where I'm coming from?

And I can't imagine a guy doing that exact thing and be indifferent about it at the same time. I mean, I know a lot of strongly opinionated guys but goodness they're far from being "whiney". Yes that's the perfect word for him.. too freaking whiney! I'm beginning to wonder why he disses a lot of people and a lot of things. Is it because he wants bloggers to have an impression of him as an apathetic, "i-really-don't-care-what-you-say" kind of guy? 'Cause if that's what you're trying to achieve, let me tell you something.. it's NOT working! All I see in your trash talk is a foul-mouthed, insensitive, narcissistic jerk who doesn't know how to respect people's sentiments & passion. Infuriating! Huh..

LOVE THIS TAG.

2008-12-03T13:07:00.000+08:00

Got an awesome tag from Ate Jane.. Ooohh, me likey.. Thanks Ate!

A. Attached or single ? - Single and proud!

B. Best friend? - Joe-Ann

C. Cake or pie? - Cake

D. Day of choice? - Friday TGIF!

E. Essential item? - Corrective lenses (contacts/eyeglass)-- without it, Im blind.

F. Favorite color? - Blue!

G. Gummy bears or worms? - worms..

H. Hometown? - Manila

I. Favorite indulgence? - Good Food!

J. January or July? - July

K. Kids? - none, i have a dog though. :)

L. Life isn’t complete without? - my family & friends.

M. Marriage date ? - inconclusive.

N. Number of magazine subscriptions? - none, I like books better.

O. Orange or apple? - Orange.

P. Phobias? - None that I know.

Q. Quotes? - "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."

R. Reasons to smile? - Being alive for another day.

S. Season of choice? - Winter sana if there's such a season here in the Phils. So I suppose I could settle for summer.

T. Tag 5 people - chesca,loui, anneberly, chubskulit and ailecgee.

U. Unknown facts about me? - hmm.. couldn't think of any.. Umm.. I'm not kikay.

V. Vegetable? - Broccoli rocks!

W. Worst habit? - I stay up sooo late, better change that habit. I wanna be a morning person.

X. X-ray or ultrasound? - Ultrasound is way cooler.

Y. Your favorite food(s)? - Dark chocolate, White sauce pizza, seafood soup, gumbo, spicy spareribs, choco crumble ice cream, and many more. *wink*

Z. Zodiac sign - Taurus.

BLUE JEANS.

2008-12-02T12:01:00.000+08:00

On my previous posts, I often mentioned that I'm a shirt and jeans kind of gal. I love jeans, period. They're just so comfy and women's jeans have lots of styles now. Hey, did you know that in the earlier years, workers (miners, slaves, farmers) often wore jeans because the material was very strong and it did not wear out easily? It was usually dyed with indigo, a dye taken from plants in the Americas and India, which made jean cloth a dark blue color.

Flared, boot cut, wide leg, straight cut-- I've tried them all. Lots of stores sell really unique jeans.. with rhinestones, faded, even embroideries. The current style that I'd usually be caught wearing is the infamous skinny jeans. hehe.. It gives you a figure boost, plus it looks good on flats-- which I usually wear.

Now let's talk brands. I think Levis will always be there. No doubt abut that. Levi Strauss was the first to do wholesale of jeans anyway, so he's like the Father of blue jeans.. er, or something like that. But no matter, I'll always love jeans.

LOOK UP THE SKY RIGHT NOW!

2008-12-01T19:35:00.000+08:00

Go ahead look up! Whoa the sky tonight is nothing if not amazing! Suh-weet! That's the moon, with Venus and Jupiter above it. It's like a giant smiley in the sky. Venus is the brighter one on the left, the brightest of all planets. The last time such a visual treat took place was in London on October 7, 1961. It's really a sight to behold. :)

QUICK POST.

2008-11-29T23:20:00.000+08:00

y'all. It's just a quick post, I just can't bear not to write tonight. Today's not that eventful really. After going to church--we usually go to church on Saturdays 'cause there are fewer church-goers, we went to our family friend's birthday party--a dinner party that is. And tell you what guys, I was so full even if I only ate less than a cup of rice. Cause you see, I eat more rice than my father does, hahaha.. Oh this is embarrassing. But what the heck that's the truth. Good thing my body metabolism keeps up well. I just can't stick to diets-- I think I'll freak out if I ever do that. So where were we? Yes, I ate less than a cup of rice.. I still felt so full, but it's tolerable.

Then we (my sister & i) rented a DVD, "Pulse 2" was the title. And it sucked! Gosh.. Money wasted. Oh crap, we didn't even lasted 30mins., it's just too booooring for us. Anyway, oh right.. This was supposed to be a "quick post"? Haha, I'm sorry. It got out of hand. So I'll stop with all this "chikkas" already. Well, have a good night everyone. I'll visit your pages on Monday! Toodles

LAMPS, LAMPS, LAMPS.

2008-11-28T13:10:00.000+08:00

There are countless home-improvement shows you can watch in various channels on TV. Some are DIYs (do-it-yourself), others spend really big bucks to have home "make-overs" while others make use of what's in the house while making small tweaks with the furniture, curtains etc.. One thing that catches my attention is when they play with the lighting. You realize that it can create an illusion of coziness, of openness, even eeriness at times.. LOLz. It helps set whatever mood you want to project in a certain room.

My sister and I sometimes day dream that when we already have the means to buy our own house, we'll surely invest some of our moolahs (it's slang for money) for lamps. For me, lamps are something that I cannot not have when I already have a house. Why? Cause I think they're practical. I like having things with multiple purposes. Lamps not only sets the mood, they're useful (who doesn't need light?) and have you seen modern lamp designs lately? They're pretty! Look at these gorgeous floor lamps:

And because I'm a book worm, and my brain seems to be active during nighttime that I more often read at night. A reading lamp or desk lamps will do. Since I don't want my eyesight to be worse than it already is. So case closed!

OUR TWILIGHT EXPERIENCE

2008-11-27T14:11:00.000+08:00

I finally watched IT! My sister and I watched Twilight last night. I was laughing at her on the way to the cinema 'cause she said that she still couldn't believe that we finally get to watch it, haha.. And mind you people, when the movie started it was real quiet-- with some giggling girls on the background from time to time. But the point was, you sense the concentration from the audience. I'd bet if someone sat beside me naked I wouldn't even notice-- er, except of course if it was Robert Pattinson himself.. hehehe!

Hmm.. so what do I think of the movie? The best thing about it was that it stayed true to the book's story. It was a loyal film adaptation of the book by Stephenie Meyer, which I think was great, 'cause that's why it was such a hit in the first place. I also think Robert portrayed Edward Cullen pretty well. Every raised brow, narrowing of the eyes, smirk, every crooked smile-- it was SO Edward. He was perfect for the role physically and well, acting-wise.
As for Kristen, well.. I think she did okay. Physically, she IS Bella. I couldn't contend with that. But there's just something lacking with her performance.. and after reading other Twilight reviews I was able to pinpoint what that something was. She lacked Bella's soul. Bella in the book was passionate and intuitive. I just didn't see that on the movie, it's as if she held back.. I don't know. That's what I think. But over-all, I really liked it! And now I have to wait for New Moon, ugh! I hate all this waiting.. Good news is that they'll start filming New Moon this coming March. So yey for that! Oh and I'm still waiting for the release of Midnight Sun, so Stephenie if you could read this.. I'm begging here! haha.. Nah!
So I think I'll just wait here.. wait in vain. *roll eyes* great..

BUSINESS MINDED? READ ON.

2008-11-24T12:28:00.000+08:00

Ever since this global economic crisis started our family opted for ways to generate income. Not because we're already short in cash (thankfully we're not) but I think the situation that we're all in is a major eye-opener, for some at least. Before, in this time of year we usually think about where and how to spend Christmas or what to buy with my dad's bonus, haha.. Now we realize we could use this far more wisely than ever. And so we started our own business.

I think many people nowadays start their own businesses-- either big or small. Once you have a business in mind and your prospective customer you can now start with perfecting your own product. And after that comes the most crucial part, where I think some businesses fail to put much effort on. It's just one word really: ADVERTISEMENT. There are LOTS of it to choose from. TV, radio, newspaper ads.. these are common and well, expensive forms of advertisement. For entrepreneurs that are just starting out I don't think these are recommended. Fortunately now we have cheaper ways of advertising.

One effective way is to join business fairs, where you set-up trade show booths which help expose your product to co-entrepreneurs and consumers alike. This is what you'll need:

You may want to look presentable and may want to have your logo remembered, so one ingenious way to do that is to have table skirts (table covers) with your logo printed on it. It has a more "business-like" feel when you add customized table covers.
Banner stands - put it anywhere, your banners show what products you offer.
Pipe and Drape - they are like curtains where you can also put your logo on. This I think applies on exhibits.
Flyers - don't underestimate the power of these.. hehe.. These simple printouts may be the one way to increase your sales revenues.

RANDOMNESSSSS..

2008-11-24T00:33:00.000+08:00

Good morning everyone. Can't believe I wasn't able to post for 5 freakin' days-- well that's a while.. been really busy. I was itching to post something but it really was a busy week. Things to do, in so little time. We've jump started our (me and my sister) Online store and thankfully we had orders coming in even though it's only been a week since we officially opened the store. We sell shirts btw, the statement tees designs are only about Twilight-- for now. But we'll release other statement tees (humor, attitude, blah tees) next week or so.

Speaking of Twilight.. I really can't wait to watch the movie! It'll only be two days to go.. My sister & I already purchased a movie card for it. Too bad we don't get to see it the same day it premiers in the US.. oh well, what the heck; no hard feelings. :) I bet the movie's awesome! Gorgeous Robert Pattinson..*day dreams* *sighs*. And do you know the movie grossed around $72 on its 1st day? Putting Quantum of Solace in 2nd place and Bolt on the 3rd? Ayiiii!!! *screams* So Summit confirmed that they will push through New Moon! Wow, so now they'll give the next movie a bigger budget for sure.

Got an award from Sej btw.. Oohh, I love your blog as well. Thank You!

SPY GADGET IN EVERYDAY LIVING?

2008-11-19T15:49:00.000+08:00

There are tons of spy-oriented movies nowadays-- James Bond, Mission Impossible, Charlie's Angels(haha) and the list goes on and on. And the most common spy gadget that they use as I've observed is the GPS Tracking Device. You stick it into a car, or hide it on the pocket and voila! There's no escaping now, bwahaha!

But spies will be spies.. they use it for they're missions and all. But what about us? The common people? The mainstream? Those who aren't affiliated with secret government agencies. How do we make use of this brilliant but sometimes obtrusive device for practical purposes? I've listed some ways on how people use GPS Tracking Devices in their everyday life and how you can use it too:

CHILD/TEEN TRACKING - I think this one's really useful especially for parents. Children roam around and are curious-- one minute they're there and in the blink of an eye, uh-oh. But for teens.. I don't think this is the best idea, let's face it GPS Tracking IS great but knowing that you're the one being tracked-- I.Don't.Think.So.

SPOUSE TRACKING - And then you say.. "Oh this is waaaay past overboard.." If you have a spouse whom you think is doing something fishy, wouldn't you want to confirm your assumptions? If it was me I would! haha.. I definitely would.

JEWELRY TRACKING - In the Grammy's, you usually see Hollywood stars showing off their "blings" in the red carpet. But most of these "blings" aren't theirs, usually there are jewelry booths who lend their products to the stars. And since these are very expensive, they put GPS Tracking on them. Smart move guys.

PERSONAL EMERGENCY LOCATOR - You're cruising the Mediterranean and bam! you're ship's sinking.. Luckily you got into a deserted island.. and then what? Should you start making a huge pyre in the hope of being rescued? Nah! Thru GPS Tracking, being rescued as now a button away.

You know, I think this technology should be celebrated, it's just how you make use of it that counts.

IDEAL SLEEPING POSITION?

2008-11-18T14:18:00.000+08:00

Last night before dozing off, a question just popped into my mind: "Is there such a thing as the correct sleeping position?" So I try searching the web, and what d'ya know.. there is such a thing! Thought you might wanna know, so I'd be happy to share it with you. The article said that we should assume a sleeping position that allows for the three natural and normal spinal curves to be maintained with minimal strain.

Therefore the ideal sleeping position for healthy people is the FETAL POSITION (on your side with your knees drawn up):

In this position, people tend to roll forward into a “half-fetal and half-tummy” position. Prevent this by placing a small pillow between the knees or thighs.

WOMEN LOVE SHOES, PERIOD.

2008-11-18T11:49:00.000+08:00

Yes that's right, we just love shoes. When I was a child I didn't understand why my mom would have to have lots of them-- she would at times buy shoes with the same style in different colors. I didn't understand her then, but now.. Well, I finally get it! Women in particular love shoes because: (1)When we wear shoes that really flatters us, it adds to our confidence. (2)It adds to that much needed height (well for me, that is; 'cause I happen to be petite.. gah!) (3)And lastly.. they're PRETTY *googly-eyed while saying the word pretty*. Imelda Marcos became world famous for having TONS of them, she is Filipina by the way *ehem*.

No wonder we have numerous online stores nowadays. Check out ShopWiki, it's like a "search engine for shopping" where you could search for anything that is for sale in the entire web. I think this is really great 'cause you're presented with A LOT of products from different online stores. Seriously, how cool is that?! It's like window shopping on a mall compared to just browsing on one particular boutique. You should see the fab shoes section.

Look at these babies that caught my eye:

What do you think?

They have Shoes Buying Guide there, you could search for specific shoes for men, women & children and you could narrow your search further for a specific brand. You can also set a price range so it will only show products that suit your budget. Or if that's not specific enough for you, they also have color options so you could find that perfect product you're looking for. It's never too early to shop for Christmas people.

RATHER WATCH VOLLEYBALL THAN PLAY.

2008-11-13T16:44:00.000+08:00

I'm fond of watching UAAP Women's Volleyball. Today it's between the FEU Lady Tamaraws and the UST Tigress. Both teams are my favorite so it's hard to take sides! Both are tough teams to beat-- which resulted to a quality fight. FEU won! I applaud Semana, Abanto and Daquis. For the UST Tigress I really think Balse earned the most points for the team, think Venus Bernal was really good but she made many mistakes during the game, I like Tabaquero as well. Dang! Sayang! Anyway, I still love both teams. Aja to both!

TAGS!

2008-11-12T23:32:00.001+08:00

I'd like to thank the sweetest people who tagged me, thanks guys-- for remembering *hugs* (pwera chansing, hehe)

From Loui
1. Each blogger must post these rules.
2. Each blogger starts with ten facts about themselves.
3. Blogger that was tagged has to write at their own blog their 10 facts.
4. Tagged needs to choose 10 people to tag & list their names.
5. Don`t forget to leave comments when you're tagged.

1. I need (yes need) to have dessert after EVERY meal.
2. I can spend the whole day reading books and nothing more.
3. I often feed my dog before I eat breakfast.
4. I barely drink sodas, once a month maybe.
5. I make sure that I always spend money wisely (kuripot!)
6. I'd rather spend most of my money with good food, than with a pair of havaianas.
7. I prefer cologne to perfume.
8. My favorite scents are powder & vanilla scent.
9. I often have a song stuck in my head, hehe.. Last song syndrome.
10. Silver earrings are a staple accessory to me.

And so I'm tagging : Jane, Chesca, Rochelll, Lutchi, Eds, Jan April, Bern, Jenn, Halfian, and Francine.

Next is a tag from Jane.

1.Put the logo in your blog.
2. Nominate at least 7 other blogs
3. Add your link to the list of participants below
4. Leave a message for your nominee on their blog.

I'm tagging Michelle, Jhoice, Ailecgee, Jha, Rosa, Catrina, and Sej.

I'M A SCREEN PRINTER!

2008-11-10T13:53:00.000+08:00

Good afternoon! Last 2 days ago, we (mom, me & my sister) went to a 2-day seminar on High Tech Printing-- textile, glass, plastic printing using both traditional(manual stencils) & modern (pc softwares) means of creating designs. Now I know how to print my own tees! I am a lover of print tees for a several reasons actually:

Printed T-shirts are cute.
They never go out of style.
You can express yourself through it.
They're comfy.
Plus really I'm a "jeans-and-shirt" kind of girl.

So now I can create my own-- yey for that! Eeeee! Now I could design and print my own Twilight tees or put my quotes that I like in them. Wanna see pictures of the seminar?

Here they are:

That's me with our trainer Sir Jonathan, teaching me to screen print a shirt.

My sister, me & our mom posing with the staff-- who were super nice to us.

And Voila! Our finished products. Twilight inspired of course--designed by us! I made the 2 shirts above and the orange one and my sister Chesca made the print in green.. What do you think? Not bad for first-timers don't ya think?

Unfortunately, the seminar has come to its end. We had fun, learned a lot, met great people.. what more could we ask for? But one last picture as remembrance with Sir Jonathan. Smile!