aquamarine and her dessert safaris

Dubai Metro

2012-01-13T12:53:00.000-08:00

In my 5yrs of stay in Dubai, i never really learned how to use the public transportation since my office is a bit far from the city. I was riding with my officemate back then and like two yrs ago i got a car of my own. Dubai metro opened in 09.09.09. We tried it in its first few weeks of run. It was a plain train ride and most of the features arent built yet. As for my last bus ride, it was still the token thing. I wasnt aware that these public transports have turned into world class services. After nearly two yrs I have it experience again. I was surprised and was so delighted by it! It looks amazing and the experience is satifying. Dubai have once again created an over-the-top attraction. Something this city can be proud off and boast off to the world. It is crazily high-tech, fully automated mode of transports. It is clean, new, has great facilities, satisfying, all in all awesome!

I'm gonna start with the bus. I went for a ride on the bus featured below. It was from a bus stop situated exactly behind Sahara Mall.

i guess bus as such has humor too it says "BREAK TIME"

First of all, you gotta have a NOL card. It is a SmartCard that enables you to pay for various transport services here in Dubai. Upon entering and before leaving the bus you have to tap it. A bus ride cost very little but it will give you a satisfactory experience you definitely will want to experience over and over again.

There is monitor inside where it shows a very cute &smart advertisement about Dubai

This is a stop button that is to press when you plans to go down. By the way it is super strict here when it comes to loading and unloading of passengers. It will never pick up passengers from somewhere else except to bus stops.

There are special seats for women and children. Men are prohibited to sit on these area.

The seats are glory! i mean it is similar to that of an airplane

going up to the train

The Dubai Metro is driverless, fully automated and has platform edge doors.

and there you go.. my epic pic at Dubai Metro

There it shows the two lines operational at the moment, the Green and Red lines

you see there are also monitors inside

One thing i noticed is that the safety and security measures are so abundant in and out of the metro. Signs of emergency exits and emergency gadgets are everywhere. Just like the picture below where a fire extingguisher is placed inside.

At this time, i am about to get inside the train station. little do i know, it is surprisingly ~~good~~ awesome! it was the most amazing train station i have ever seen in my life.. and the catch is, its not even the most beautiful of stations.

Here is my cousin goin in and taping her nol card. You can also see some dubai securities at the far left

A taste of Dubai Metro Station

When i said it was the most amazing train station.. I am not kidding.. It looks like a museum.

Union Train Station in Deira Dubai near Al Ghurair Shopping Center

Falcon, Camels, Desserts and their National Dress are featured on these walls

The nol card is used as tickets to the trains. The minimum you can purchased is AED25 (Php300). It cost little for a train ride and the beauty of it is that when you maximized your ticket up to AED14 in a day the rest of your ride is free. Dubai Metro closes around 11:20pm during weekdays and 2:00am at weekends

The Ticket machines

Time to load up our Nol card

Free magazines for everyone

This lift looks like of that in Dubai Airport Terminal 3. These sure are tourists and they sure are delighted with the transport service.

another safety measure

I took a pic of this. it doesnt show much but the wall on the left is stunning upclose

When we are about to get out of a train station, there is walkalator available. Now that is a service.

This is what a train station looks on the outside. It looks like a bee to me but the concept is a "shell". It looks futuristic and it really is.

The Exterior

The Interior

Beautiful Sunset at Union Train Station

I find it interesting to watch people from a puclic area like in airports and all. I guess a found a new spot. This is weekend and not rush hour so it doesnt seem busy but according to many during weekdays, its hell crowded.

This is a RTA public bus stand. It is air conditioned. It serves the public well esp. during summer.

It is one hell of an experience for me. I enjoyed it too much. In fact, im planning to do this again sometime over weekend. I feel lucky i am here now in this booming city. It is continiously making a history. In 5yrs, i saw some of the city's development and you can never underestimate its creations. Im an avid follower of Shaikh Mohammed in twitter and I heard him say, his vision for Dubai is to be one if not the best in the world by 2020. With all these developments and all and with good governance from Shaikh Mo he sure knows where he's heading. I wish for the city continuous growth and to continue to serve the public well. Experiencing the above made me appreciate the city more.

jatapreti

2012-01-06T03:07:00.000-08:00

have you heard about bruno mars?! how about his sistahs?! bet not.. in case you dont know he has four GORGEOUS sisters..

with mama mars (a pure filipina)

did i forget to mention they're all gorgeous??! what a good looking family! i now get it why bruno never follows them on twitter.. they should all be overly well protected.. lol

but damn they're ridiculously beautiful!

typhoon sendong hit the south

2011-12-19T21:59:00.000-08:00

Just before i left PI, 16 Dec 2011, Friday, Cayagan De Oro and Iligan City southern part of the Philippines hit by the typhoon "Sendong" leaving over 650 dead and 900 missing. This happen a week before Christmas. IT struck the city over midnight. The first strong typoon the city have experience after 40yrs.
CDO and Iligan city are crying for help.

Here's how we can donate via Red Cross:

via SMS:

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Text REDAMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4143 (Smart)
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via bank deposit:

Bank accounts for Donations
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Justice served

2011-11-07T14:53:00.000-08:00

I am digesting now the guilty verdict for Michael Jackson's doctor for involuntary manslaughter case. its relieving to know that at least someone can be held responsible for his death but confirming he died that way.. man he didnt deserve that. These whole verdict drama will not bring him back anyway. 3children still have no father. a mother still is grieving.. music will forever mourn for the lost of its greatest icon. he shared his extraordinary talent and charisma to the world, broke racial bounderies, helped the needy, sheltered the children, fed the hungry but just by some very malicious accusation the world has turned its back on him. it wrecked his life, career, his own person. he could have had re-gained his glory days and his life back to where it should be but no.. it'll never happen. his life was served. Justice is served. for me, he will always be that one person who set the world on fire like no other has ever done. RIP Michael Jackson. you will FOREVER be the KING. Your legacy lives on.

Steve Jobs..Thank you

2011-10-07T17:17:00.000-07:00

call me naive but i first learned about Steve Jobs only last aug when the news of him stepping down from being apple's CEO came on fire and thats about it. 3days ago and the news break out that he has passed. news everywhere is all about him.. the blogs, net, news locally and globally. i came to know he is the man behind everything people are enjoing nowadays.. ipod, iphone, ipad, itunes.. trying to know him abit i stumble on a clip of him in Stanford University giving one if not the most memorable, heart-felt, inspiring speech i have ever heard. Interestingly, his life story is somewhat like a novel. I came to know that his biological father is Syrian. He was born out of wedlock so biological mother decided to put him for adoption, first couple refused him so the 2nd couple became his adoptive parents, met his biological sister only after 30yrs. His start is not a far cry from Facebook's founder M. Zukerberg being a college drop-out who decided to put fate in the palm of his hand creating on something where tuition fee&diploma is not a must but only his passion, a greatmind & self ideas and the next thing we know.. we have his creation right in front of our bare faces. he is a true inspiration, a genius, the graham bell of this generation. we all are lucky enough we live in his time as we are the first to enjoy the art he introduce to the world. i wouldn't know what we would be doing in this moment without his innovative creations. the world became smaller because of him..thank you sir Steve Jobs.. you have done something wonderful. mission accomplished.

Some memorable / inspiring quotes of him to live by:

“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don’t settle.”

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.”

“you have to trust in something: your gut, destiny, karma, whatever. Because believing that the dots will connect in the future will give you the confidence to follow your heart even when it leads you off the well-worn path, and that will make all the difference”

“Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they didn’t really do it, they just saw something. It seemed obvious to them after a while. That’s because they were able to connect experiences they’ve had and synthesize new things. And the reason they were able to do that was that they’ve had more experiences or they have thought more about their experiences than other people."

“The mark of the immature man is that he wants to die nobly for a cause, while the mark of a mature man is that he wants to live humbly for one.”

“Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter to me … Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful… that’s what matters to me.”

"I’ve always felt that death is the greatest invention of life. I’m sure that life evolved without death at first and found that without death, life didn’t work very well because it didn’t make room for the young. It didn’t know how the world was fifty years ago. It didn’t know how the world was twenty years ago. It saw it as it is today, without any preconceptions, and dreamed how it could be based on that. We’re not satisfied based on the accomplishment of the last thirty years. We’re dissatisfied because the current state didn’t live up to their ideals. Without death there would be very little progress."

“No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don’t want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be, because Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life’s change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new. Right now the new is you, but someday not too long from now, you will gradually become the old and be cleared away."

“Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure — these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.”

Dubai Fountain..view from TGIF Dubai mall

2011-10-02T10:11:00.001-07:00

Talk about breath-taking moment esp when on tour, i'll have three on my list. 1st Disneyland's 4D theather 2nd is Disneyland's fireworks 3rd is Hong Kong symphony of lights. But i will include one great attraction here from Dubai. Located at the heart of the downtown Dubai, just beside the infamous world’s tallest tower Burj Khalifa, lies the 902ft-long, $218 million-worth, performing every single night in front of thousand tourists and locals, the Dubai Fountain. Perfect word to describe it.. MAGICAL!

It performs every half an hour every night accompanied by arabic & english song. I never gone tired watching it perform. It is just amazing every time and the feel is so romantic makes you wanna hug someone especially when it’s the 'the prayer’ and ‘time to say goodbye’ playin. Whenever we have visitors, this surely is one of the itineraries.

The developer of Dubai fountain is the same team who develop the fountain in Vegas. My aunt who has seen the Vegas’ said it made their hearts melt when they saw the fountain performing the song ‘my heart will go on’ well, I so can imagine.

TGIF is one lucky restaurant who get the perfect view of the fountain. We dined there excatly a year ago and here are some shots that will surely take your breath away..

Miss Universe 3rd runner up: Shamcey Supsup

2011-09-13T11:12:00.000-07:00

You make Filipinos proud Ms. Shamcey!!! We heart you!!! You are stunning and has the most gorgeous smile out there!!!

Bruno Mars 'Valerie' performance

2011-09-05T09:30:00.000-07:00

wont deny..im a fan! i think his amazing and im positive he will be huge. talent and personality pack in one.
last week i watch him perform a tribute to the late jazz singer Amy Winehouse at this yr's MTV VMAs singing 'valerie' and he didn't disappoint. it was an AMAZING performance. classy, flawless and in every sense' perfect.
he just solidify his status as a class act. he set the bar so incredibly high and i guess he earn alot of respect after that performace and to prove that he got a standing O from the live audience. i think i rip the play button like 20times.. hehe

here are some reviews from some online magazines bout his 'valerie' performance:

Bruno Mars honors Amy Winehouse at 2011 MTV VMAs with performance of her song 'Valerie'
BY KATHLEEN PERRICONE
NY Daily News
Monday, August 29, 2011

Amy Winehouse was remembered at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards by friends Russell Brand and Tony Bennett, but the highlight of the tribute was Bruno Mars' rendition of "Valerie."
With pop-art images of the late singer flashing behind him, Mars and his band du-wopped and danced through the song, Winehouse's breakout hit as those in the crowd, including Adele and Nickelodeon star Victoria Justice, sang along.
"Amy, I love you darling," Mars added during an instrumental breakdown, "Amy, We'll miss you baby."

MTV Video Music Awards: Top 5 Moments
Michelle Tauber
People
MOnday, August 29, 2011

A rundown of the night's other buzz-worthy moments:
1. Lady Gaga Goes Drag
2. Justin Beiber's Pet Snake
3. Dad-to-be Jay Z
4. The Hunger Games Teaser5. Amy Winehouse Tribute
Finally, chart-topper Bruno Mars - flanked by full band with horn and string sections - performed a rousing, hand-clapping rendition of the Winehouse hit "Valerie". Full of life and joy, it seeemed to uplift the entire auditorium. (adele was one of may famous audience members singing along.) One of the best VMA performances ever.

bruno mars humor us!

2011-08-27T03:36:00.000-07:00

alright.. i am offcially obssessed with Mr. Bruno Mars. talent is one thing but humor? man, this guy is so effin' hilarious! he can be cocky but in a very very adorable way! how could he be so freakin good at everything??! well..out of my obsession i'v decided to post excerpts from some of his hilarious interviews.. enjoy reading!

Lady: if you could change anything about you..what would that be
Bruno: i have too much muscles. Its just like too many..sometimes u don’t wanna have too much muscles i just want to go to the beach and take my shirt off and you know..not to have sea of women following me..so i guess thats what i would change.
^^^
DJ: Bruno mars welcome to the wake up studio
Bruno: hey..
DJ: we are pleased to have u hear
Bruno: applause anybody? (demonstrating the people in studio to applaud him..they clap)..thank you guys..seriously you don’t have to do that seriously!
^^^
DJ: what it was like to be in LA?
Bruno: naah it was tough..sad music sad music (demonstrating his band to play sad music) well it was like a dream..you know what i felt to myself if i could just get myself to LA and maybe one day..i could let a song like can change the world
^^^
lady la: please support lady la..all the proceeds go to the kids..
Bruno interrupted looking at the mag
Bruno: damn look at you..all the shelves and stuff..i don’t give a damn..pucker nose lips..
lady la: and all the proceeds will go to the..
Bruno again: but look at January..damn!
lady la: all the proceeds..
Bruno: but then look at march!
lady la: so you wanna see what Bruno is talking abou...
Bruno: not april! *lmao*
^^^
Questionnaire: which of these girls did not have a feature with timberland
Bruno: katy perry..she did! nelly furtado..she did! keri hilson..she did! paris Hilton hmmm i wonder who it is.. B. Paris Hilton! She never did nothin' with Timbaland, and she never will!! Lmao

^^^
Interviewer: which artist you wanna see aside from yourself
Bruno: oh..none
^^^
Interviewer: you are also in people magazine’s sexiest man alive issue.. is that right?
Bruno: say that again
Interviewer: yeah..you appeared in people magazine’s sexiest man alive issue
Bruno: thats right mark.. i was in people magazines sexiest man alive
^^^
after a kid perform his song in a guitar
Man: any notes for him
Bruno: uh well..you know what i mean you gotta try a little harder first of all..
People laughing
Bruno: no man he’s a star
Kid: thanks
Bruno: i quit
^^^
Interviewer: liquor store blues..my god! (his reggae song w/ damian marley)
Bruno: thank you..thank you..
Interview: everybody else can i get something hellyah for that..
Crowd: hell yeah
Bruno: how about a booyah
Crowd: BOOYAH
Bruno: ow its cool
^^^
Bruno: Ive seen travis (mcoy) doin some pretty foul thing that i don’t wanna talk about
Dj: uh we don’t wanna hear it
Bruno: no u shouldn’t
^^^
Dj: singing his song “and i tell her everyday..”
Bruno: You know damn right he does
DJ: “..and when you smile..”
Bruno: what the world do?
DJ: "the whole world stops and stares for a while.."(and continue singing)
Bruno: he never learn the song!
^^^
regarding his music video for grenade
“buts thats a heavy piano..luckily iv been doin about 800 to 967 push ups everyday so its not a big deal..i can handle it..
after pulling the piano for his music video for grenade
“i want a harmonica..”
^^^
Bruno: its just comes to me ryan don’t ask
Ryan seacrest: it just comes to you..what inspires you want to be a billionaire
Bruno: cus millions are just not enough these days.. you should know that
^^^
Ryan: your trouble maker? You’re like a clean cut trouble maker
Bruno: don’t let the looks fool you
Woman: are you in a gang or somethin?
Bruno: i punch small children
LMAO!!!!!
^^^
Interviewer: have you been sent any freebies from mars chocolate?
Bruno: no.. no.. whats up mars bars?! imma change mah name to bruno hersheys if you guys keep messin around
^^^
“so i found this hat and i just thought of wearin ‘em”
^^^
"If i was a billionare..i probably would have a diamond incrusted GOLDEN hat made of unicorn fur.. why? Do you have a diamond incrusted golden hat made of unicorn fur?.. Exactly!”
^^^
“if i could have any superpower what would it be? To steal other people's superpowers, DUH!” *f***kin genius!*
^^^
Question: if i was an actor
Bruno: Elisabeth taylor..why would i be Elizabeth? I mean talk about class.. i should be a male actor right ha..it might get creepy ..let me think of a male actor
question: if i was a colour
Bruno: id be a radical red..need i say why? oh..i need to say why?.. cus im radical?...
^^^
Interviewer: so there are four records you wrote so do you wanna share?
Bruno: oh no..i don’t
Interviewer: how about the album
Bruno: I don’t wanna talk about it either
Intervier: well..okay well how um how about this roof
This roof is really nice. I love the wood. The wood is great. I think its imported from spain maybe..
LOL
^^^
Bruno: I wish i knew what the science was or the method was. Men it can hit me at any time. i could be on the toilet..and it would just smack me in the face..
Interviewer: really..
Bruno: no.. probably not on the toilet
^^^
E! interview at the grammys
Bruno: My phone is vibrating as we speak so it could be mom or pap
JasonK: so u wanna check it we’re on the air right now.
Bruno: alryt let me see who it is
JasonK: is it moms?
Bruno: (look on the phone)no way..ohh wait hold on.. (answers the phone) OBAMA!! Haaaaa!!
Philip Lawrence: he always be calling
Bruno: he call every time yeah.. thats right seven (grammy noms). Seven..can you believe that?!
JasonK: ask him if he watches E news
Bruno: yo, you watch E news? Uhm no you don’t.. he doesn’t watch E news
JasonK: uhm on screen awkwardness..
^^^
DJ: so where were you when you first heard your single on the radio
Bruno: i was on my Honda civic.. now im in my private jet! *LMFAO!!!
^^^
Asian Interviewer: so would you rather acoustic or electric?
Bruno: sittin next to you..electric (interviewer giggling)
Asian interviewer: blonde or brunette?
Bruno: sitting next to you..BLONDE! waaaaah
*lmao*
^^^
Asian interviewer: lets talk ladies fashion for a sec
Bruno: oh that my expertise
Asian Interviewer: really?
Bruno: no
^^^
Bruno: time for my French
French DJ: you speak French?
Bruno: no
^^^
Interviewer: you were just named TIME’s most influential people.. how does it make you feel?
Bruno: oh we paid alot of money to get that spot.
^^^
DJ: your smellin good..what do you wearing?
Bruno: you know what, its my new fragrance that im gonna put out
DJ: called ‘grenade’?
Bruno: yeah called grenade for men
DJ: i’ll catch one for you
Bruno: you gotta catch em..catch em in stores 3 easy payments $19.95
^^^
Bruno covering some medley songs..
one requested ‘eye of the tiger’
host: no way u guys get this one..no way
Bruno: well..you’re in for a treat! (he sing and killed it)
^^^
“whats next? Take over the fashion game with my boyish good looks and my pecks and my abs and my triceps. Why are you laughing? I don’t understand.”
^^^
Kid: i know you’re justin biever
Bruno: im not ju... who sent you and who you are working for?
^^^
lady DJ: tell me the truth. Would you really step in front of the grenade?
Nick cannon: i aint catchin a grenade
Bruno: c’mon you’r lying..absolutely..
lady DJ: would you do it for me?
Bruno: if you keep winking at me like that hell yeah!
Nick cannon: somebody’s gonna get pregnant tonight!
*People in studio screaming w/ laughter
^^^
Bruno in ustream
“do a lion roar please” “reow?” “why is the striptease comin? what all these striptease about? Is that the kind of artist i’am? I would just give stripteases? Look i know im in a top physical shape aryt but i think the striptease might be going a little over boring so you guys might have cool out with that striptease stuff! ..alright imma give you striptease..here you go..” (he dancing..lol) “what is your phone number?” “my phone number is 1800..IM NOT GIVING YOU MY PHONE NUMBER!” “do you have beaver fever?” “who doesn’t have beaver fever?..the question is do you have that MARS SARS??! Boom.. she got mars sars see..wev got one down and a billion more to go”
^^^
Billy bush: why do Hawaiian people love spam?
Bruno: first of all why don’t you love spam? Thats the real question. (billy is laughing) Spam is..you see people knock on spam..listen, the thing about spam is you just gotta jump in. You gotta dive in. Don’t you dare think about whats in there. Just go in there with an open mind and an open heart and you’ll end up loving it.
^^^
Billy bush: the Hawaiian sensation the great Bruno mars is in the studio.
Bruno: the Hawaiian sensation?..can i be the Hawaiian lion?
^^^
Billy: is there any woman in the past?
Bruno: i don’t wanna put it out there but hally berry has scorned me! Lmao
^^^
Billy: do you write from personal experiences?
Bruno: everything i write is from my heart and soul
Billy: can u get her back now?
Bruno: i don’t want her back
Billy: i like that

^^^
Billy: what good is life right now? How is that changed?
Bruno: men im sittin next to billy freaking bush right now..thats how life has changed
Billy: your coast to coast baby.. your worldwide like Kentucky fries
^^^
Billy: the two hottest record we have right now are Bruno mars records.
Bruno: the Hawaiian lion
Billy: the Hawaiian lion! Who is the Hawaiian lion?
Bruno: reow *lmao!!
^^^
"Its hard for me to explain..some people have and some people don’t .. and i have!"
^^^
Billy: little elvis..honeymoon in vegas (movie) that was you, you adorable little kid. That was cute!
Bruno: i was a thug. Don’t get it twisted.
^^^
Billy: your family is musical
Bruno: yeah.. my dad is a latin percussionist, my mom is an incredible singer. All my sisters sing, my uncle sings.
Billy: or the jacksons and you’re the little michael out there
Bruno: i’ll take it
^^^
Billy: so you have a girlfriend right now?
Bruno: yeah..man im in a very very awesome relationship right now.
Billy: so tell me about it
Bruno: its... awesome
Billy: c’mon! Are you going to get married early or you’re gonna stay single for a while?
Bruno: you know what?.. im gonna live my life and i suggest you live yours too and go the next question cause this interview is getting a little weird! *he's really good in dodging such questions*
^^^
In today show
Host: so you will continue to write music for others?
Bruno: Absolutely not. Im done!
^^^
DJ: what would be your perfect date?
Bruno: laugh (audience says uuhhhh) look at this people..uhhhh
DJ: i think you can say anything and they will say uhhhh
Audience question: what do you do before you sleep?
Bruno: i write love songs
Audience: uuhhhhh
Audience question: what is your inspiration for these love songs
Bruno: get ready for the uuhh, get ready for the uuhh.. you know, women are my inspirations
Audience: uuhhhhh *LMAO

^^^

I got Mars Sars!

2011-08-19T15:26:00.000-07:00

oh its bruno.. its bruno mars!! for over this past weeks i have been listening to his music. classic&cool.. soft&reggae combined. he kinda have this MJ & Mraz in him. i remember priti malik a DJ in virgin radio dubai, commenting bout bruno's music..she says his album is good but lacks in lyrical content well i guess its just a taste of what people can expect from him and its kinda his music.. 'doo wops' as he always say, just simple melodies straight to the point songs nothing mind boggling plus he is more of a pop act which to be perfectly honest now a days seems a bit corny but bruno makes it cool and fresh. him singing (and co-writing) the hooks in hits songs 'nothing on you' & 'billionaire', sure an overnight success. plus he co-write 'F*ck you' by ceelo green..man its playin in may car for bout a month. he definitely won the hearts of many when he release his first of his own 'just the way you are' went straight to one of the romantic love songs ever written. he overdosing with talent and personality man..he has the world on his hand right now. and the most rewarding of all is..he's half-filipino!! Go bruno and get all those moonmen & grammys! the world will be watchin! by the way, am not leaving this post without a shout out to one of his songs.. 'the other side' is a beast!

a chibi made by a filipina fan

bataan death march

2011-08-17T01:58:00.001-07:00

My hometown makes it to Yahoo's homepage.. My town is really a part of the world history..

those eyes cant lie..

2011-08-04T16:22:00.000-07:00

no once can deny the resemblance.. those eyes cant lie! blanket is spitting image of his father.. its creepy how they look so alike and yet people slams MJ for claiming them as his.. well screw them!

vampire diaries

2011-07-19T07:05:00.000-07:00

Its vampires everywhere right? Twilight is everywhere! There is also the more adult True Blood and the teeny bopper The Vampire Diaries.. well i got to watch the latter and I didnt expect it to be that good. It was well thought of to say the least.
I thought it was similar to the movie twilight.. a human falling in love with a mysterious guy who happens to be a vampire with some sort of cheesy scenes well I was wrong perhaps. When it progresses to the half of the season, it became interestingly good. The story is great. It is a story of Stefan & Damon Salvatore two vampire brothers who happen to be inlove with the same girl. I love the idea of the brothers as main caracters. And the girl is a doppelganger from their past love (18THcentury) so its like history repeating itself. I love it when the story unfolds the back-then history. The flashbacks scenes are beautiful and interesting. The cinematography becomes epic. It is all beautiful. The bad ass brother 'damon' is such an eye candy.

I have read that their producer is that of Dawsons creek's. Back in the day.. Pacey & Joey ended up together so i was kinda hoping that Elena will end up with Damon after all its all history repeating itself.
Well i will leave this post with some picture perfect stills from the series. Cant wait for season III. I'm team Damon all the way.

life is indeed too short

2011-05-29T07:41:00.000-07:00

as the saying goes, 'hiram lng ang buhay', my condolences for the family of my 2nd uncle mama dudong as he lost both his wife and son in an unexpected & untimely death. they were crushed by a 10-wheleer truck on the nyt of 27th of May 2011, friday at 9:00pm in front of their house in bataan..
Jason, my 2nd cousin is a devoted member of chruch choir and he just had his last song performed at my cousin's wedding last april. Mama dudong & wife tita marlyn both worked in South Korea and decided to come home to Philippines to spend time with their kids.. Sadly it wont happen anymore., Mama dudong, jeng his oldest son and marjerous the only daughter in the family will all have to endure the pain of lost of their loved ones. As i am writing this, my heart is bleeding with tears.. Life is indeed too short and its important we celebrate life to the fullest..celebrate it with family..with friends..with God..
Tita Marlyn & Jason Miranda, will be greatly missed and remembered.. may you rest in peace and be the guiding glory for Mama dudong, jeng & marjerous..

William & Harry

2011-04-27T00:09:00.000-07:00

who would have thought these crowned princes would look this good..ahh such an eye candy...'good' is an understatement..

she is PARIS!

2011-04-13T04:51:00.000-07:00

Ever since I saw her cry after a heartfelt speech in her father's memorial I cannot help but admire the kind of life she and her siblings have had. But aside from the admiration and curiosity I have for them I simply wanna emphasized Paris' beauty. Who would have thought that Michael Jackson's then-vailed daughter is this beautiful. She is just ridiculously pretty! She has the most gorgeous eyes as well.

April Fool's Day

2011-04-02T12:15:00.000-07:00

so recently, my friend posted his birthday on his FB account, ofcourse, you can expect tons of greetings, out of courtesy (dont kill me xes, i really mean my greet) i did greet him a simple "happy birthday!" since i was away during weekend, i only saw his response after 2days..and here how it goes:

nice one xes!, u really got me fooled!! u just gave me reason to hit back..hmmm

Farewell to the Liberian Girl

2011-03-23T22:41:00.000-07:00

An icon and a legend, touted as Hollywood's Queen and MJ's very best friend has passed on 23rd March 2011 which happens to be the date of my birth.. it feels special.. wow!

A two-time Oscar Best Actress & the original Cleopatra, she is beyond beauty. She is a Philanthropist and above all, a loving loyal best friend to Michael Jackson. She is MJ's soulmate and finally they are together. May she rest in peace.

Japan hit by earthquake & tsunami

2011-03-13T00:25:00.000-08:00

I cannot believe what i've seen from the news two days ago. Japan was hit by 8.9 magnitude earthquake and few hrs after, a 10-metre tsunami. Its my first time seeing how a tsunami strucks a land. In seconds it sweep away houses, ships, boats, trucks. I even saw a truck moving but was washed away in seconds. The tsunami comes with great force&speed sweeping away eveything in its path. It was so fast like a plane hovering the lands. Its the worst disaster i ever saw live. It damage including nuclear plants and at least one of them appears to be having a meltdown raising fears of radiation leak. As of the moment dead tolls are expected to rise over 10000 in one state alone. Thousands now have no power, and no supply of food&water. As i am reading the news from different sites, i cannot help but to get teary-eyed. These major disasters are killing not hundred but thousands of lives and destroying massive properties. It is devastating and I feel so sorry for them. My prayers goes out to Japanese nation. May they recover fast.

washed away ships have sit on land

I cannot help but cry after seeing the pic below..Lord..give them strength.

Damage vehicle are everywhere

wave approaches the cityoil tar from burned oil refinery Ship tossed up onto the streets

Middle East somehow embraces Philippines

2011-03-03T08:06:00.000-08:00

I am one of those Filipinos who has the chance to work outside of our country and the likes of me are simply being called an OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker). My homeland dubbed us as the modern-day heroes because of the huge contribution of remittances from all over the world. As far as my knowledge is concern over two million Filipinos are working in the Middle East. Half of it resides in KSA, about half a million here in UAE and the rest are scattered all over the desserts (just kidding). The rest are in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and so on and so forth..

Some are lucky enough to practice their profession mostly Engineers, Nurses, Accountants, some are in clerical & customer-service related works and most who have not given the oppurtunity to attend higher education use their physical capabilities to earn a bit for their family back home. These are the housemaids whom I consider the real heroes.

Maktoob is the local yahoo site here. All news related to Middle East are featured there. Seeing some Philippine-related news in Maktoob's homepage is actually common but I appreciate the fact that Middle east considers Filipinos as their residents. It makes me feel welcomed.

Here are some of the PI-related headlines today in maktoob:

The never ending dispute over the spratlys island..i didnt know PI has warplanes..hehe

Manny Pacquio always the headliner ofcourse

eminem..slim shady..marshall mathers

2011-02-25T11:45:00.000-08:00

i never thought i would listen to rap music plus being a big fan of MJ, this would be a strange choice of music..rap, not only that but being a fan of the rapper who once make fun of MJ..is not really cool but then, im a fan of both and just like MJs..i downloaded almost all of his songs even the unrelease singles.

it is all because i happen to see the movie, '8 mile' which to my surprise, is a killer! he raise the bar high for singers-turned-actors. he can pull off acting 1st class..and thats no joke. then i started to get curious, whats in his material and all..the more i listen to his raps, the more i learn about his 'rugs to riches' story, the more i agree that he's one phenomenal artist and just like MJ he has this charm that you cannot possibly miss. i remember listening to his breakthrough song 'the real slim shady' back in High School, i like it cause its catchy and cool and the very first rap song that i'v memorize and was able to recite is 'stan'

when he first came out, it was Pop rulling at the time.. britney, christina, NSYNC, BSB to name a few..looking at it now..after 10 or so yrs..he still up there unlike others who fail to come back strong, they might be on the air but unlike eminem he manage to secure his position on top and still getting grammys. just like MJ, he's a record breaker, its his that the very first time grammy nominated a rap album for the category 'album of the yr'.. best selling artist for the last decade and currently holds the most 'liked' living person in FB..reaching about 28million likes..

with 13 grammys and over 80million copies sold plus an oscar (for his song 'lose yourself') who can top that, i mean i hate to say this but even my idol MJ didnt get both oscar&grammy in his lifetime.. i think the reason why people embrace eminem despite the genre of his music, despite the profanity use in his lyrics, the negative publicity and feud w/ co-artists and even w/ his own family, is that he continue to prove to everyone that he's a true artist, a master in his own right. he can curse at one point, wish you death on the other but he has....soul.

he writes and produces his own songs, his music is bold&fearless. He is loyal to his roots (detroit), and shares the great ironies of his life..like being a white guy with a heart&soul of a black man, after the success,fame&fortune comes this huge lost (his bestfiend died) and despite the swearings & cursings in his songs, he is this sweet loving father to his daughter hailie. in almost all of his songs you would often hear him adoring his daughter and he clearly made sure that he would die or kill and would trade anything for his daughter. isnt it the sweetest..being a tough guy in the outside but a loving daddy inside. modest but phenominal..vulgar yet reserve..no wonder the media eyed him..he's mysterious and controversial, and these makes him a very interesting person. he's now 37yrs old but i hope he'll continue to create music..and continue to be sober so we'll have plenty of eminem songs to play and i wish he do movie again cause he really killed it in '8 mile'

his autobiography film '8 mile' one of my fave right now is his song 'going through changes' i think he sums up all the major lessons in his life and even after the whirlwind success still he is constantly experiencing major changes..clearly signifies that somethings are not over yet..he is not over yet.

back to blogging..welcome Yr 2011

2011-02-21T23:49:00.000-08:00

whew...Xmas have passed, new yr is welcomed and my vacation is over. It was the best vacation i have ever had. Now back to work..hell busy with the customers, contracts and back to being alone and lonely in this dessert island of Dubai. I'm planning to shutdown my facebook anytime soon so this blog would be busy by then. Sometimes it feels better to be invisible esp. if you feel wrecked inside.

PI vacation i never really went literally going out of town roaming around Philippines..no, but I went out with bunch of great people, visited familiar places and met old buddies. It is cheesy and 'clichey' but family & friends are the true riches of my life.

Our home, este house..i feel occupied even without doing anything but just wandering around my house..home is where your heart really is.

below is kuya anjel & dade..

my dearest mom have done a great job beautifying our simple abode

i just learned that when you want a mother to smile, compliment her house

our precious altar w/ dade modeling it hehe..

cousins..i grew up having all these cousin's around..i will always be the baby of the family..i love them ow so dearly..the fun&laugher& even drama we share everyday is a true happiness and im truly grateful for it.

shey&ishen..they are both my pamangkin shey calls me 'mommy save'..OMG she is only 5 but is so bibbo..she's my alarm clock every morning

the night i landed and was welcomed by my two cute nieces..

ishen is my inaanak, this is the first time i saw her..she is so dear to me cus her mom happens to be my closest dearest cousin ate malen..i love them so much.

girlfriends..well im really one lucky lady having this girls around.. Opal, Jong, Ann, Rose and Tracey. We really have a great bond and sisterly love. no walls, no bounderies. sisters by heart. we are the best of friends since high school so its like 10yrs already and will be forever counting. Im overly happy as i have a solid friendship with all of them. They all have the a beautiful heart. They're not the type of girls who are annoying. They all are lovely. I am proud of what they have all achieve and extremely proud and grateful for simply having them as my best friends. It feels like home when I am with them. I love them so much!

so love the backdrop..

w/ bro.harold,our guidance counselor in HS he happens to be my cousin's better half

posing in front of our fave korean restau in subic

we greatly miss our two barkada, Rose en Trace, they are is KSA and in US :(

yellow cab is a delight!! esp their pistacios flavored ice cream

college BFFs..im indeed lucky cus during my college yrs, I found good companies which till this day never fails to remember. Ramon & Mae, plus Niño and Randel too. Though i fail to meet Niño, the 4 of us got to bond. mae&mon is a couple since 2ndyr of college. Way to go.. I'll be an abay when they marry..(assuming hehe)

w/ bess mae, one of my loyal..sweet & pretty friend..she never fails to remember

we are in randel's backyard in ilwas subic..with their blossoming mango tree

outside dampa in cubao..

kababata..some friendship never fades just like my what i have w/ friend jr and she has her own jr too.

luacan elem teachers..mame's bffs..mom is by far the oldest teacher in their school. .yaiks hehe..i like hanging out w/ mom's co-teachers cus they are kalog and puro jokes..kaso i got tired of saying 'no mam la pa po bf' theyre'll giving me ultimatum na.

Weddings..two of my relatives wed, one in intramuros and one in subic. they're both have a nice feel-good reception

my cousin's wed in San Agustin Church, Intramuros

the wackiest wedding entrace i've ever seen..how cute!

below is in subic, i fell in love w/ the beach..so beautiful! probably when i get wed (..??) it would be by the sea..by the way the name of this resort is 'by the sea'

noche buena..welcoming christmas w/ a beautiful prayer from dad..

xmas..is really for kids and for the kid-minded too hehe

my cute nephew..piolo

sweet little princesses

the reyes's xmas party will not be complete w/o the paagaw ng P20..total fun!

as a yearly tradition, all family plus all those working abroad have to contribute P1000/- for the prizes&raffle draw

got a gift from tita ima!..they're from aussie and went home for xmas..

new yr 2011..tito dan & tita ima bought dad this firecrakers straight from bulacan

first visitor for d new yr is my cousin, rambo..he is a baller and plays for Maynilad

one of the high lights of our new yr is the paagaw ng coins..everyone went crazy!

clubbing..one description of dubai workers is having a quote 'i-do-not-have-a-nightlife'..sure there are bars around but nothing beats the company of the barkada.

this is in pier one in subic w/ mah best enemy opal

two margaritas for jong&opal

club bosa in angeles city

beach&resorts..

my girls and i went to whiterock in subic..P500/- each and a cove is worth P2000/- kinda pricy but worth it

part of the freebies is 30mins kayaking..

this pool have waves..its fun

alfredos resort, san fernando city..we stayed overnight here courtesy of tito dan&tita nels..they booked our whole suite for like P8000/- for that night only..whew!

this is in subic castellijos boundery, a private pool owned by my friend's aunt. i wont suggest swimming in the middle of the night during cold months..sure colds&flu the next day..but tnx angela for letting us enjoy ur aunt's little paradise

fiestas..

this is my friend ramon carrying shey, we went to santo niño fiesta

balsik's fiest w/ my HS classmates, ezekiel section

nathan christopher..i have tons of pamankin from cousins but this time, its my very own nephew,..he is one cute little boy!! kuya anjel en tess must be so proud..im proud too! i love you nathan!

this is shot by my kuya..one of my fave pic..

streetfood..ow so sarap..well aside from the yummy fishballs&kikiam, its the experience im after..things u used to do brings back some good old memory.

St.John..this church is the core of our town Dinalupihan, and is just right in from of my HS campus. im glad i attended one simbang gabi here. i missed the place!

simbang gabi w/ my bestfriend jong

a giant xmas tree outside St.John Church..merry xmas!!

Juliennes..my friend runs a catering business..they offer the best cake in town!

SCTEX..the not-so-new roadway going to either Subic/Clark/Tarlac..the view is just breathtaking..the forest..the farm..amazing! coming from a dessert land no doubt i miss the natural greeneries around. you can see Mt. Malasimbo below, Dinalupihan's pride.

public transpo..for 5 yrs of my college life i have been riding this bus well not specifically bataan transit but been riding this route..its good to have it experienced again.

remember mt.pinatubo's eruption back in 1991? this used to be solid lahar soil, now its pampanga's one breath-taking view just along the road..

SM..even if the malls here in dubai are incredibly well-built and have wide variety of things to offer..for me..SM still..yeah its hell crowded, typical but in this crowded area you would find the warmest and nicest people.

Mame&Dade..finally..the moment i have been waiting for..no words can best describe the days spent with mame&dade..they just mean the world to me. love you both!!!

mame is 62

2010-11-24T02:12:00.000-08:00

it is such a cliche to say..'im thankful for having a mother like my mom' or 'im gonna choose the same mother in my second life'..'she is the best mom one could ever have'..it has been said a thousand times but...it is what it is. a mother is a mother..

i used to think of her just like a regular mommy..no special reason..she is special because she is my mom.

many years has passed..we have faced a lot of challenges as a family..and she herself faced a serious challege in her life..looking back it made me realize that she is the strongest person i know..she really is and i admire her for that..

recently, i have a dilemna and it is giving me mental stress..and mame is the person i least expect to help out but she did. literally solved it out, she did not try or hesitate..she solved it for me. I appreciated it. it when i realize, no matter where i am right now or how old i am today..to mame, im still her child. she is just beyond precious.

to mame..thank you..and happy happy birthday to you.
my wish for you is to have many many more birthdays to celebrate and wishing we could celebrate it together..i know God is good and He listens to every wish He knows we deserve..

Love you mame..

MJ's three children speak

2010-11-08T11:25:00.000-08:00

Oh my God..i want to cry now..

Eversince i saw paris speak in her father's memorial, i got drown by her and her siblings..hearing her heart-wrenching speech opened so many doors..reminding the world that Michael Jackson is a father too.

I must be crazy really but i dont know what it is in them that i feel so connected. Because maybe i felt their pain and lost and the last thing i would want to happen to them is to feel abandoned..

Oprah is set to visit MJ's family compound in Encino to chat w/ his mother Katherine Jackson and that visit will include an interview with his childen..Prince, Paris and Blanket.

Them being in the public eye is surely against their father's wish, regardless, it will remind the people esp. those who didnt know him, who the man behind who we call as the 'King of Pop' really was.

In preview..Prince said he & his dad often walked the beach early in the morning with coke & candies and man...im close to tears right now.

I just cannot imagine how these kids were going through..a very tough time for them..but i see their maturity even in their preteen yrs and i know one day, they too, will amaze the world with their own talent and golden hearts which their father unquesionably entrusted to them.

tank almost empty

2010-11-07T09:25:00.000-08:00

geeeh!!!

i cannot imagine what ive experienced just now!

missed 3 petrol stations along the long high way of emirates road..

my tank almost empty and catch is im still halfway home..im lucky to have reach home! whew!

Pink Marathon: Breast Cancer Awareness

2010-11-07T06:57:00.000-08:00

last friday..4th November 2010 held the Pink Marathon: walk for a cause for Breast Cancer Awareness. I attended it wholeheartedly and i offer it to all the breast cancer patients who have lost the battle with cancer, for all the survivors like my mom and most especially for those who are currently battling with the disease. this is something a little personal to me cause my family have been there and I've seen the pain and the suffering of not only the patient but as well of the love ones around. May God continue to bless those who survive and bless more those who are currently in fight!

me and friends enjoy the walk

Halo-Halloween!

2010-10-28T14:56:00.000-07:00

if only i get to celebrate halloween, it would be my favorite occassion next to christmas. how cool it is to dress a character, show it off and be wack to the fullest. i really envy them..
well, lets see crazy outfits of hollywood's best dressed..

kim kardashian feeling like wonder woman..hmm..i must admit..she fits really well
alyson hannigan and family in the cutest mouse outfit ever..

tori spelling's bee family is the beeziest of 'em all..and a B for dressing even their dog..totally bee!
harrison ford's the wackiest!..imagine a US president in a bean suit! haha.. cant get enough of him..totally hilarious!!! mommy gwen is just cute as jessie from toy story..so sweet..

speaking of toy story...look at these two little cutie dressing as buzz lightyear and woody! how cute!!!!

talk about glam and creativity..kate bekinsale's fam wins it all! i will give them an A- for the effort..and an A+ for not missing a year. i wonder if these costumes worth anything like the ones they use in a million-dollor horror films...could be..

yr 2010
yr 2009
yr 2008
yr 2007 yr 2006
and last but not the least, me & some friends..
i once attended a holloween party back it 2008..it was a total fun..with all those bloddy props and gregorian chant music..we had total fun!

PI hit by another typhoon

2010-10-18T02:51:00.000-07:00

This is not hapenning..or wish it didnt happen..
Another wild typhoon hit philippines..'megi' its intl name is said to be the strongest cyclone in yrs. She made china to evacuate 140000 no. of people..that bad!
I'm really bothered..my brother stays in Isabella, where typhoon landed. he has a new born baby boy and im praying for their safety. Daddy called up, this morning he was still with kuya over phone and they seem to be ok till mid noon where he no longer can contact them..from what i've read phone even internet connections got disconnected..how i wish my pamangkin is safe. he is my first nephew and so excited to see him this christmas.. Lord pls keep them safe and sound.

Anyway, on another note, how annoying..when while my kababayans are suffering, people round the globe make malicious comments leading to an off topic like poverty and corruption..i mean its ridiculous! they attack the Filipino community while under a serious state of calamity..not cool. Might at least pray for the safety and fast recovery of the land.

Now is a sad period esp. we just commemorate the 1st year of typhoon 'ondoy'. This is a natural disaster where it could strike anywhere and where you could least expect it. really sad..

i'll leave these entry with some of the touching messages i read from different parts of the globe..God bless these folks & Godbless PI..

lukman: "wow, they were just hit by similar typhoon few months ago, wish them everything will be alright."

radstorm: "my heart goes out to the PI people who will likely suffer again from this. They are a wonderful & courageous people to endure what they go through so many times"

tarzan: "I'm also praying for the zero casualties, not only there but in china as well"

Kris Fade is angry over a slice of pizza

2010-09-29T21:39:00.000-07:00

i love listening to virgin radio..DJs are really crazy..im talking bout "kris fade show with chad"..they're on air every 6-10 am i guess..this morning..he is kinda upset..why?..well there is this staff meeting goin' on and kris found like 12boxes of pizza and took one slice apparently one lady staff saw him and blasted on him.."that was so rude kris" it got him thinking the whole night..next morning he blasted back to the lady (indirectly) by ordering 2boxes of pizza delivered to her..
i think its mean but yeah the guy is mad..he has his ways. he's a bitch lol
i still love them! they remind me of LS FM back in phil..

FEU..go tams!

2010-09-26T22:41:00.000-07:00

its a battle between the FEU Tamaraws and the Ateneo Blue Eagles

between the poor and the rich..lol!!!
best of luck to my co-tams! im rooting for you guys esp..RR garcia!
steal the 2nd game and give the people the best game they could ever ask for
"Lets's go Tamaraws! Let's go!"

The Final Break

2010-09-26T01:43:00.000-07:00

Why does a hero have to always die?? im talking bout the end of prison break..

im nearing the ending and it is making me depress.

michael scofield is epic..his death is so him..selfless.

yes, its a dark story and i know it wouldnt be dark if the protagonists will have a happy ending..

but because audience like me invested in his character, to see him die is really devastating, he didnt have the chance to enjoy what he had fought for and that breaks my heart

it would have been great if they let michael and sarah live together..

after all, that is all michael ever wanted..

(sigh)...

the guy is hilarious!!

2010-09-20T03:59:00.000-07:00

one tenant is complaining for a high bill..

tenant:"is there any chance for you to lower my bills?
me: "not sure but i dont think so.."
tenant: "i see..if they cannot make it lower..how bout make others higher?"
me: "whoaw! fair enough..like the attitude!"

the way he says it is hilarious..that made me laugh out loud..

4 sticks in one go

2010-09-18T11:14:00.000-07:00

depressed much..

tweet @#MessageToMJ

2010-08-29T12:22:00.000-07:00

for the past couple of weeks i've been listening to eminem's music / virgin radio in the mornings..and just today while drving back en forth to work..i turned on my MJ cd and start listening to his classics..billie jean..got to be there..black en white..ghosts..

later i realized..today is August 29, its michael jackson's birthday..how strange could that be!

i had a twitter account but never tweeted..and im so glad to know that my very first tweet goes out to him.
happy birthday MJ..thank you again for your music..your legacy will live on..

must n kya un??

2010-07-23T14:38:00.000-07:00

nkkamiss nmn si dhondhon..haaay...

I'm in heaven

2010-07-13T03:11:00.000-07:00

its 365deg turn for me..from zero to hero..from completely hopeless situation to a fresh new beginning

i never expected my transferring to Motor City would be like this..i mean initially i hate the idea..iv been in the same office for almost 4yrs and in that those yrs i had experienced ALOT..to befriend people, to be so close w/ my colleagues, to have love en hate relationship with my boss, from being a tame receptionist to a tough customer service representative, met different people from aggressive to lovely ones..some i have built a good relationship w/

sadly and truly this is a bittersweet goodbye..a departure i never see coming..i experienced the great and the worst there..

how many times i cried..i dont know..how many times i tried to look for another job..i cannot recall anymore but still i keep on coming..even working extra hours..maybe because i really love my work..maybe..

lately iv been pouring myself with thoughts of looking for a new job since i cannot handle the pressure anymore the mistreatment from superiors, co. and from the work itself. the word stress & burnout has become my definition for work. I'm so close to giving up..then suddenly..all has change..

i didnt change co. but was transferred to a different office that as told will be handled by me permanently. i'll be all by myself for a couple of months i guess..

i came to the new office the next day expecting nothing but sort of unorganized stuff but what really surprise me is the genuineness of the place..the ambiance and the team! the manager & engineer..they're one of the nicest..they're not completely strangers though since i used to ride w/ koussai before and all i could recall are the fun&laughter and the great conversations we shared and abdullah the engineer who is my age and is the sweetest arab i met. i couldn't ask for more better teammate than them..they made me feel welcome. but i guess the bottom line is that the respect i missed in the headoffice had poured back..in just 3 days all bitter feelings i have towards my co. had vanished..i cannot believe that i am excited to come to office and work..it is just so strange for me to feel this way again..but it does! i know this feeling wont last since later in work..sure i'll be loaded doubled if not tripled but as long as i get the proper respect and understanding from my co. i can live with that. i can manage the work and deal with pressure. i once said this to a customer..i dont need my co. to recognized my effort, i just need them to understand my work..

i still dont know what to expect but what i have now and where i am now is enough for me to stay..enough for me to re-motivate myself working..the hardest...in every way possible.

going to Motor City

2010-07-11T04:14:00.000-07:00

OMG!!!!!!!!
i came to office knowing everything is fine then come this news from my superior "i have a news for you that i know you wont be happy about... you are going to Motor City..tomorrow"
uggghhhh!!!! this is just so unprofessional of them. how could they treat me like this??! how could they transfer me to other office without prior notice. imagine tomorrow i'll be working in a different office. this is so sudden! i even dont know where the location is?! shit!..i need to pack all my things!!

you're a star!

2010-07-06T01:22:00.000-07:00

it gives me reason to SMILE wide when i hear such statement from my clients.
"You're a star!" with an obvious facial expression of appreciation! God..if only clients are like this..i would love love my work so much..

eclipse is a wow

2010-07-02T00:29:00.001-07:00

Last night i watch a special screening of the 3rd installment of the twilight saga..eclipse. wow! it was awesome! sulit! i remember the time i was reading the books..i almost forget this story..it felt like an icing on the cake. a little forgettable. but the movie is a wow..it was really good. the romance, the action, the love triangle..complete package. i completely lost it when jacob said to edward..."i am hotter than you"..lol..that is a statement. maybe my only critic is kristen stewart's acting. she is really the perfect bella but she didnt quite do justice for her role in this..iv gone tired of her cold expressions..i mean it felt like she didn't depart from new moon's depression so i'll give the credits to the boys who did pretty well..but dont get me wrong. among the three im a stewart fan.

They cast the perfect riley though..he fits really well. he is really good and really good looking! im excited to see bryce dallas playing victoria but to my surprise i kinda miss the old victoria. the most touching and giggling part is the proposal..i thought it was beautiful. honest and sincere. how epic it is when edward refuse to go all the way with bella..he wants to honor his virtue and to save bella's by getting married first! WOW! (bella's right its not old fashioned but ancient..hehe)

where to buy TIME?

2010-06-28T12:11:00.000-07:00

i feel so homesick these days.

i just miss my mame and dade

i want to hug them and tell them how much i miss them

i want to share them silly stories bout my every day journey and struggles in work..

i envy people who get the chance to sit and talk with their parents or have a descent dinner with the tv on and laughing their best while joey and vic cracks a joke.

i so miss mame, no one's here to get mad at me when my stuff are scattered everywhere

and how i wish to have coffee with dade have a good conversation about sci fi movies and politics..Lord God..just keep them safe and healthy..cause i really really spent more time with them..

remembering the King

2010-06-25T13:10:00.001-07:00

June 25, the day the world lost the most talented entertainer that ever lived and one of the beautiful person ever step in this planet..Michael Jackson

it is just so amazing to know how genuine person he is despite the roller coaster life he dealt with. he have touched so many lives and use his talent to help the wounded world we are living in. Until now it is heartbreaking to know he is gone..and i miss him

There isn't a day where I don't miss or think about the amazing memories you gave me.
Your presence is always felt and your love has never left. Most importantly through your life people now see what a genuine, selfless, giving, kind, heart is all about and that's how I know you expect us to also live our lives. By your example we will do the best we can to always make you proud. - austin brown (his nephew)

Michael Jackson forever the King of Pop

how's my favorite girl..

2010-06-24T00:24:00.000-07:00

so hows my favorite girl??..the customer welcome me with this statement.
how sweeeeeeeeeeet...

waiting..wanting..

2010-06-20T11:56:00.000-07:00

In a moment of emptiness..you wish for something and when you see it..you grab it at one moment you win but then in a snap it starts to fade..to loose. It is when you decide should you hold on or should you let go..But letting go is not an option..though holding on is not either.. Chasing that very emotion you so long is a challenge..a pathetic challenge. A fight you know you have zero chances of winning..cause it only includes you and yourself.

but will you ever can control of your emotion..? Every chances every sight brings you excitement..a kind of joy you miss and you long for..but though this is what you want..you have no choice but to stay still and wait..start hoping and just wishing..hurting and..still wanting...

RIP mabs

2010-04-13T00:33:00.000-07:00

hi mabs,

First of all i would like to say that my prayers goes to you and your family most esp your mom. lam mo mabs..ive been there..mahirap yan stage n yan na you need to be strong kahit sobrang painful ng mga nagyayari pro kaya mo yan at kaya yan ng mommy mo. si mom ko was diagnosed w/ cancer stage2 pro now she's fine and full of spirit. kailangan ng mom mo ng emotional suport fr all her love ones. ayun mgpapalakas ng loob nya pra harapin nya ang battle na kinakaharap nya now. my mom was so weak in a way n takot sya sa sakit nya pro dahil pinalakas nmin loob nya at dahil sa dasal at faith nabuild nya confidence nya na harapin ang sakit nya. nkipaglaban sya at alam ko milyong milyong pasyente ang nagdaan sa gnung stage but then nkipaglaban sila at kinayanan nila. cancer and chemotheraphy..marinig mo lng nkktakot na diba..pro hindi..nung ng chechemo mom ko unti unti naiba perception ko bout sa skit nya. kung lalabanan nya ang sakit makakaya nya yon. kaya hindi nawala pag asa ko pra sa kanya and by god's grace kinaya nya nga..kaya mabs wag ka panghihinaan ng loob. kailangan k ng mom mo lakasan mo loob mo at wag k mawawalan ng faith..gagaling ang mommy mo.. kaya nya yan.
at im sure madaming tao ang ngppray for her at kasama n ako duon :-)
take care mabs @ Godbless

Fri, Octoebr 9, 2009

Guys, thanks sa prayers at sopport!
nagpapalakas na lang si mommy. Hoefully, tomorrow lalabas na siya sa Hospital. then, Ihahanda na lang namin siya for chemotherapy.
Thanks.

Mabini Marter, Jr.
Fir, October 9, 2009

This was the email i have exchange w/ my classmate mabs. He died April 03 2010. He was murdered and the saddest part is..both his parents passed away last December. Mabs is a lovely person and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace mabs. I hope justice will be served.

daddy's opinion (ehem)

2010-04-02T09:28:00.000-07:00

daddy: si Gibo Teodoro nag resign sa pagiging Presidente ng Lakas Kampi CMD,, najunk sila ni GMA bec of first Gentleman, tma ang email nyo GMA is supporting Villar in president bid. The games of politics in the Phil is different compare to other countries, Pinoy politicians are brilliant, very brilliant.

ako: kaya sila kuya ayaw kila villar

daddy: GMA is protecting herself when she step down. her foresight is to sheild her and the GMA family. What can you ask for, history will judge the Arroyo's

daddy: timpla ko ng coffee,
daddy: nakapagtimpla nko ng coffee, pra mawala ang nerbyos ko sa mga tumatakbo ng President

daddy: i believe, on my own opinion, who ever elected President will not change the image of our country. Why? can he accomplished that in 6 years, there are many problems facing our country, the Mindanao secession, patayan dito patayan duon, bombahan dito bombahan duon, who is the loser, may mga activist, rightist, leftist and centries. May mga nakapaligid n chinese smugglers around malacanang very influencial. may drug problems, may military problems, you name it. even the influence of Western/Eastern countries, the CIA, etc. these are only a few factors of problems that will affect the new President. How can the President solve this problems, perhaps, only GOD's intervention and Divine Guidance.

Who ever become President of our Country come 2010 and beyond, must seek the Divine Guidance, a guts to perform his duties, He must select an advisers to every branch of our Government to stengthen........................... at n cut n ang mega speech ni dade sa chat dahil dumating na si mame...hahaha

ow my Geeh! la ko masabi sa dad ko kundi "de san mo nkukuha mga opinions n yan!" hehe

bakit kaya diko man lng namana utak ng dade ko..

haay..

2010-03-24T03:42:00.001-07:00

I'm the meanest person in the world

down..

2010-03-21T09:43:00.000-07:00

hmmm..
why am i feeling so down tonight?..
its 2days before my birthday but its just like an ordinary day..like nothing special is coming
why i feel like missing alot in life..
im earning..have my car..been gone to different places but i feel empty inside.
i miss being in pain.. i miss being worried..being jealous.. i miss to laugh..
so dry..
so odd..
so..routinary

Salik

2010-03-05T11:01:00.000-08:00

Salik is a toll road system here in Dubai. This is a more advance practice as opposed to having monetary toll paid on a traditional toll gates. Motorists must have Salik Tag affixed on their windscreen and whenever passing by on a toll gate AED4 (PHP20) will automatically deducted from salik account. I went to Abu Dhabi today and used Shaikh Zayed. There is Salik. I wasn't aware my balance is finished already. Right after i pass over a toll i got SMS from Salik reminding me of the same. geeh..first thing i thought i'll be penalized!and the fine is AED150 (Php2000) The joke is i have Salik card with me. I was about to recharge it a week before but just too lazy to do it.
Still i got lucky after knowing that there is a 5-day grace period before being fined. hamdellah! i recharge it right away!..lol

FYI Salik in arabic means "clear and moving"

post-rain post

2010-03-05T10:05:00.000-08:00

this is just below my building where i stay. i took this pic the day it rained heavy

and the one below is in emirates road..i got stuck on a bloody traffic jam. getting this close to things like this where people normally pass by by over 120kph speed is a rare experience so i thought it would be nice to have a little souvineer and here it is..

weather is really unpredictable..morning is raining heavy the afternoon after is a sunshine already. the only predictable thing is traffic!......(sigh)

rain! rain! rain!

2010-03-01T21:06:00.000-08:00

whoah..its raining hard outside..
too much..
so dark..

on a rainy day like this..

2010-03-01T20:24:00.001-08:00

ang dilim dilim sa dubai ngayon. walang ilaw ang emirates road and flood everywhere..
what am i gonna do w/ traffic later?..so pissed off on yesterday's 4hrs drive..dont wanna be stuck again.....ugh!

dark smile..

2010-02-22T01:28:00.000-08:00

at times, i love my work esp. if having aggressive customer where i know i can handle and manage the issue. i so love the fact that we have to argue in full english language..lol! english is not my first language and to be honest im poor in grammar but by day to day interaction with them i get to practice it more often and i really dont know where i get this but when im in the mood to express myself, i would really talk as much as i can till i win the conversation. i really love it when i win.. ☻

♥ PUSO ♥

2010-02-13T20:52:00.000-08:00

naks!
valentines na!
this used to be my favorite celebration next to Christmas. Valentines has always been special to me. I used to give gifts or souvineers to my love ones and i used to recieve cuddly toys and flowers but since i'v been far away from almost every person i truly treasure..this season became..dry..haaay..at least i got an overseas greeting from a very very dear friend of mine and even if he had done the worst of worsts and i have told him the worst of words..he's still there and never fails to remember..our friendship is really unpredictable! ☺

Madonna Tribute to Michael Jackson in MTV Music Awards

2010-02-10T02:15:00.000-08:00

3months after MJ's death, MTV paid a tribute to him. Madonna opened it with a beautiful eulogy. I know little of her but damn her speech is hell great! It was last september but i thought it'd be nice to post her speech here..so here it goes..

"Michael Jackson was born in August 1958 so was I. Michael jackosn grew up in the suburbs of Midwest so did I. When Michael Jackson was 6, he became superstar, and was perhaps the world's most beloved child. When I was 6, my mother died. I think he got the shorter end of the stick. I never had a mother, but he never had a childhood and when you never get to have something, you become obsessed by it.

I spent my childhood searching for my mother figures. Sometimes I was sucessful, but how do you recreate your childhood when you are under the magnifying glass of the world.

There is no question that Michael Jackson is one of the greatest talents the world has ever known. That when he sang at the ripe of old age of 8 he could make you feel an experience adult was squeezing you heart with his word. That when he moved he had the elegance of Fred Astaire and packed the punch of Muhammed Ali. That his music had an extra layer of inexplicable magic that didnt just make you want to dance but actually made you believe you could fly, dare to dream, be anything that you wanter to be. Because that is what heroes do and Michael Jackson was a hero.

He performed in soccer stadiums around the world, and sold hundres of millions of records and dined with Prime Ministers and Presidents. Girls fell in love with him. Boys fell in love with him, Everyone wanted to dance like him. He seemed otherwordly - but he was a human being.

Like most performers he was shy and plaqued with insecurities. I cant say we were great friends, but in 1991 I decided I wanted to try to get to know him better. I asked him out to dinner, I said "My treat, I'll drive - just you and me"

He agreed and showed up to my house without any bodyguards. We drove to the restaurant in my car. It was dark out, but he was still wearing sunglasses.

I said, " Michael, I feel like I'm talking to a limousine. Do you think you can take off your glasses so I can see your eyes?"

Then he tossed the glasses out the window, looked at me with a wink and a smile and said, "Can you see me now? Is that better?"

In that moment, i could see both his vulnerability and his charm. The rest of the dinner, I was hell-bent on getting him to eat French Fries, drink wine, have dessert and say bad words. Things he never seemed to allow himself to do. Later we went back to my house to watch a movie and sat on the couch like two kids, and somewhere in the middle of the movie, his hand snuck over and held mine.

It felt like he was looking for more of a friend than a romance, and I was happy to oblige. In that moment, he didn't feel like a superstar. He felt like a human being.

We went out a few more times together, and then for one reason or another we fell out of touch. Then the witch-hunt began and it seemed like one negative story after another was coming out about Michael. I felt his pain, I know what it's like to walk down the street and feel like the whole world is turned against you. I know what it's like to feel helpless and unable to defend yourself because the roar of the lynchmob is so loud you feel your voice can never be heard.

But I had a childhood, and I was allowed to make mistakes and find my own way in the world without the glare of the spotlight.

When I first heard that Michael had died, I was in London, days away from the start of my tour. Michael was going to perform in the same venue as me a week later. All I could think about in that moment was, "I had abandoned him. That we had abandoned him. That we hadh allowed this magnificent creature who had once set the world on fire to somehow slip through the cracks. While he was trying to build a family and rebuild his career, we were all passing judgement. most of us had turned our backs on him. In a desperate attempt to hold onto his memory, I went on the Internet to watch old clips of him dancing and singing on TV and on stage and I thought, " my God, he was so unique, so original, so rare, and there will never be anyone like him again. He was a King."

But he was also a human being, and alas we are all human beings and sometimes we have to lose things before we can appreciate them. I want to end this on a positive note and say that my sons, age 9 and 4, are obsessed with Michael Jackson. There's a whole lot of crotch grabbing and moonwalking going on in my house. and, it seems like a whole new genaration of kids have discovered his genius and are bringing him to life again. I hope that wherever Michael is right now he is smiling about this.

Yes, Michael Jackson was a human being but he was a King. Long live the King."

wishing..

2010-02-07T03:56:00.000-08:00

he gets back here :-(

Re-recording of "We are the world" for Haiti

2010-02-03T01:27:00.000-08:00

Its been 25yrs since the Charity song "We are the World" was released. Penned by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, the idea was to create a single to raise awareness and fund for African relief. All-star cast was invited to contribute to the song including Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Kenny Loggins, Kenny Rogers, James Ingrams, Cyndi Lauper, the Jackson5 plus many more including the composers themselves. It made a historic impact to the world and till now, even i was not born then..the song reminds me so much of humanity and charity.

Recently, another all-star cast gathered to re-record this song with the same purpose, but this time for Haiti. Haiti Earthquake leave a disturbing no. of death and damage. No one from the original recording will be heard on the new track. It will include the generation of artist today including Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, Jonas Bros, Usher, Fergie, Enrique Eglesias and many more. This will also include Lionel's daughter, Nicole Richie who at the time is only 4yrs old and 3T, sons of Tito Jackson but the most touching part is Michael Jackson's children's contribution. A poem penned by Maya Angelou will be narrated by them at the beginning of the song.

What a fortune..the 25th anniv of the song coincides the cry for help of Haiti and just after the death of MJ, comes his children taking part in a song he created long gone.

I say its beautiful. An honor..a legacy.

Macau

2010-02-02T22:10:00.000-08:00

this post is done out of bumming around office but since i have not much of a work these days (so rare) i'll maximized the time blogging.

I'll feature Macau. Me, mom&dad went to HongKong and Macau last year. We spend 3nights in HK and 1night in Macau. I was a bit surprised with this place. i have no idea that they have been colonized by Portugal for ages so you'll see touches of potugese in almost every corner of the city.

Macau is touted as the "Vegas" of Asia, probably the gambling capital. Most people visit Macau bacause of abundant Casinos and most of them are well-known; MGM, Lisboa, Venetian to name a few.
City is very small that you can find almost all the Landmarks in just a day.
We ofcourse first hop to our hotel and in comparison w/ HK, quite numbers of Pinoys are residing in here.

Macau Airport

Best Western Hotel Sun Sun
Hotel Lobby

view fr our room

Casino Lisboa in daytime

their famous local food

Ruins of St. Paul

aaww..they're the cutest!!

tomb of old preists

these are paintings inside the museum located underground of the ruins

street just outside the plaza

preparing for chinese new year

it feels like western

signs include cantonese & portugese & english

Largo de Senado

Mcdonalds!!! (this is where i saw an old lady in her 60s working as a crew..kudos)

inside St. Dominic's church

St. Dominic Church

some kind of a movie was shooting

Little alley

Largo de Senado

Park in front of our Hotel

yummy breakfast

dim sum

Song Hye Kyo's ex Lee Byeong Young ^^

i found a ferris wheel on top of a building

bridge from central macau to taipa

yipee..almost there!

near macau tower

Macau Tower

macau street at night

Casinos at night

A-ma temple

The Venetian Hotel & Casino (World's Largest Casino)

we felt we'r in Europe (lol)

Venetian West lobbywe won HK$400 yipee!

Front lobby (this is just unbelievably beautiful)

the ceiling are all painting (whew)

ceiling

Prince & Paris at Grammys

2010-02-01T01:50:00.001-08:00

The moment i knew Grammy will honor Michael Jackson a lifetime achievement award, i thought it would be appropriate if his kids will be the one accepting on his behalf. and wallah my wish was granted last night. The two eldest Prince and Paris graced the stage and accept the Award. The audience was in awe and in a big standing ovation. They owned the stage! This is their first public appearance since their father's public memorial.

Excerpts from Prince's speech:

"We are proud to be here to accept this award on behalf of our father, Michael Jackson. First of all we'd like to thank God for watching over us for these past seven months, and our grandma and grandpa for their love and support. We would also like to thank the fans, our father loved you so much because you were always there for him. Our father was always concerned about the planet and humanity. Through all his hard work and dedication he has helped with many charitries and donated to all of them. Through all his songs, his message was simple: LOVE. We will continue to spread his mesage and help the world. Thank you. We love you daddy."

aaaaw...

eveytime these kids come out..its like ripping your heart out.. they are just beautiful Godbless them.

@ backstage with their Godfather Lionel Richie and sibling Blanket

daddy's message

2010-01-20T23:52:00.000-08:00

...short recollection for busy peple...

..i realized that i should not regret any day of my life..
..good days give me happiness..
..bad days give me experiences..
..both are esential to life..
..i should keep going..
..happiness keep me SWEET..
..trials make me STRONG..
..sorrows keep me HUMAN..
..failures make me HUMBLE..
..sucess keeps me GLOWING..
..but Only GOD KEEPS ME GOING...

my dad's bday today. i was with him on the phone early this morning and it was like the first time hearing him with much anticipation about my plans and dreams for them..it made me teary-eyed. i miss him so much..

Burj Al Arab..2nd time around

2009-12-30T21:39:00.000-08:00

We went to Burj Al Arab again. it was like a christmas treat for ourselves plus my aunt is up vacationing here in Dubai so it will be great experince for her to see and experience the famous Landmark of the city..Burj Al Arab.

Front Lobby

Fountain (Front View)

Side View

We found a Hotel crew who is from our hometown, Dinalupihan

Beautiful Atrium You wont notice the aquarium on the side unless you are really keen

Lobby at the Mezzanine Hotel celebrates the Festive Season (thats me! ;p)

Hotel Entrance (you can see the famous slide of Wildwadi)

Limos are all Rolls Royce..whew!

Four Gold Coins that cost about AED 8000/- (Php100,000/-)

Junsui Asian Cuisine

Bar Area

chillin' :-)

My Famy with again kuya elmer from Saudi, he spend xmas here in Dubai

my fave Tom Yum (Thai)

Dim sum

I ask for a regular bread..they gave me this ^^

Yummy Butter (holder is cold)

my choice of course

another fave..mushrooms!

steak..(there is beef..duck and lamb)

freshly cook Shirmp Tempura

there are variety of raw food..my cous tried sushi, sashimi and kimchi

my first set of sweets

2nd set

ice cream & fruits for balance

my 500 peso tea...probably the priciest tea i have tried so far..

busy chefs

chocolate fountain

choice of sweets

the fruit next to orange is snake fruit and the last is "balimbing"

below including Santa is pure chocolate and below it are choice of ice creams plus toppings

view outside..that is Jumeirah beachi took a pic of the washroom..nice lavatory

hermes' (lavish..isn't it)

a play..

2009-12-28T00:11:00.000-08:00

it was 2005 when I receive a letter from a person who become a part of my past. si minsang minahal as i quoted him. cheesy as it seems but it is sweet..it is wonderful still. and this letter was actually published in art section in my college's magazine since he is the editor-in-chief. No one knows the article is for me.

though we're not in contact anymore what we had i consider the sweetest..

here it goes..

there is so many things id like to say... questions i want to ask but no matter how much i think and ask questions it cant suffice my thirst for your love... i know our situation is on a rough road... but id like to challenge this. dodge every bullet; block every charging sitiuation that would threathen our relationship, but hehe there is a but as much as possible i dont want to give you any burden that would make you feel un ease, id like to carry you to neverland where we could share so many things where time would stop and we are not to old. Play in the rain, run on the cliffs and sleep in the shade of a tree. to laugh at each others foolishness until we cry out of laughter then look at each others eyes and appreciate our smile. to hold your hand during sunset, embrace you in the coldness of the dark and whisper in your ear when you need confidence and security.

Troubles come and go but id like to solve it with you by my side. "for there is a greater thing than the power of the mind, the courage of the heart" i could chant every love song re-phrase every sonnet and recite every poem do everything by the book, but its worthless i dont want to say constructed words like chess pieces trying to outplay my opponent. i believe what has happened is spontaneous i've never though that ... that we could be like this, how funny the twist of life... we are so busy foreseeing the future that we are blinded, ignoring what we have and what is around.

This i got to say. every moment we shared is always as good as the first it happened, sweet and wonderful. it leaves a warm feeling and makes me smile after a tiring day i even sometimes hate the time, why does it have to pass why can't it just stop once in a while it would do us both a favor, me to be with you and Him to relax because he's always working 24/7.

so what do you believe me? dont i look stupid writing a letter on a plain coupon bond with no margin at all and a font size of 12? how generic dont you think how eccentric??? but what i have saId is alL true nO matter what others perceiVE. all i care is YOU.

Christmas Rush

2009-12-24T00:01:00.000-08:00

Gosh!..its Christmas day tomorrow!
i still need to look for gifts for my friends and relatives..why its so hard to give gifts for males??
i still need to prepare my red christmas dress..cook gelatin..invite HS friends to come over..
and fix my damage laptop and lastly greet my friend Dhon dhon. its his B-day today...
atleast Simbang Gabi finished. i have all night to wonder and to wander hehe..
Merry Christmas to me and to everybody. i so miss my mom..

Christmas in a Non-christian Land

2009-12-20T21:36:00.000-08:00

Almost everyone around the world celebrate Christmas..and for others Christmas is the most-awaited than any other occassions. It is the season of giving..of joy..of family and most esp. it is the celabration of life of Jesus. Im a catholic..a christian indeed and in my native land Christmas is widely celebrated but what will christmas be like if celebrating it in a Islamic land?..

I had first xmas celebrated here in UAE in 2006 and being 1st-time away from family, it was predictable to be emotional.

In here, You wont really feel the warmth of the season. Christmas day is like a normal day. There' no christmas holiday or bonus, not enough reason though not to celebrate it..right?..

We, my cousins and friends have this small kris kringle (exchange giving) and we set AED 100/- worth for the gift. I got ate may to give gift to. I got her a ninewest bag, lucky me, year-end is a season of sale so i got another one of the same item for my mom. I bought tank tops from forever21 to give to my lovely friends. I remember the feeling when i was down shopping and it felt christmas..not because of the the material things being given or about to be receive but the thought of giving..it was a joy.

We had our Christmas Tree decorated and christmas lights on in our veranda. Its is so giving that malls in here has christmas section.

Last night, every one is planning on what to wear and what food to prepare. we'll have our Santa hat courtesy of my cous kuya pats and as celebrated back home, we decided to all wear red. I think in this way..we'll have our christmas filled with spirit and fun though nothing will compare to the feeling of being with family. l will surely miss my dade my kuya and esp my mame.

Merry Christmas!!!

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

2009-12-02T22:49:00.000-08:00

A European family wanted to spend some time in the Dubai desert on a cool afternoon. Since they did not own a 4x4 they decided to park their car on the side of the road and camp close by. A local man driving by with his 4x4 noticed the car and ventured following the trail of footsteps to make sure everything was ok. Not too far away he came by the family happily camping and taking pictures. He greeted them and welcomed them to Dubai with some traditional local cofee he kept in his car. Who could this kind and generous local man be?
The photos were taken by a family memeber of the family...

its the Sheikh of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Paris..dont cry

2009-11-16T02:13:00.000-08:00

The world mourn with the lost of your father
And we know that you mourn further
The pain and the heart ache will remain
But the memory together will retain

So paris dont cry
We will be there for you
Will be there for you
So please paris…don’t cry
We will be there for you
Will be there for you

Sadness is there we know
And forever will miss him for sure
But there is life and there is love
That for sure he wants you to have

So paris don’t cry
We will be there for you
Will be there for you
So please paris don’t cry
We will be there for you
Will be there for you

Wipe now your tears
Wipe now your fears
Someone will be there
Someone willl care
Up there you have him
And here you have everything
So paris don’t cry..
Please paris don’t cry..
cause..it made the world cry when you..paris cried..

-0- visibility

2009-11-08T10:39:00.000-08:00

Its foggy day in Dubai town..hehe

Winter is comming..foggy this morning! This is one of my road fear and its my first time driving with so much fog. It was too thick and i have to use fog lights for road safety.

This Is It

2009-11-04T04:29:00.000-08:00

Ofcourse I wont miss to watch the movie "Michael Jackson's 'This Is It'

Its not a documentary film about him but raw footages of the This Is It concert which supposed to kickoff in London 8days after his passing. No family member or showbiz personality appeared just the cast and crew and their great effort to create a great show. The word great is an understatement. Every song has its own production..its own movie..its own effects. The choreography, the music, the talents and Michael..was Spectacular! That is why in the end you'll get the feeling of "it must have been indeed his truimphant return to the world"

Godbless you Michael!

Hakbang Buhay for Ondoy victims

2009-10-12T08:49:00.000-07:00

Last friday I attended a walk for a cause "Giothon Hakbang Buhay" held at Safa Park. This event was organized by Phil Busines council to help raise fund for the flood victims cause by Typhoon Ondoy. About 8000 people were there to show their support and some other nationalities as well. The attendees were opted to buy a Giothon shirt for AED50/- (PHP600/-) and all proceeds will be donated to the Phil National Red Cross. It was a success and it reportedly generated an amount of more than AED 400000/- (PHP 5,000,000/-...good job!!!). This event only shows how we, even in the most tragic of times can be united and be one.

My friends and I while waiting outside Safa Park

Fitness First conducted a warm up exercise before the massive walk

artists with the most no.1 hits

2009-10-08T01:14:00.000-07:00

MJ has got the whole world in his hands..(singing)
why?..
i was browsing Gulfnews today and it lead me to this article "Artists with the most No.1 hits" and as i was scanning the list i noticed that every one who made it to the top were linked to MJ.

Lets start with..
9th on the list - Janet Jackson..his sister..who recently performed "Scream" their first and only song together. She performed it to pay tribute to him at 2009 MTV VMAs

8th Stevie Wonder - a close friend and collaborated with him for the song "i never dreamed you'd leave in summer" which he performed in his memorial

7th Whitney Houston - she have known the jackson family for over 20yrs. she's one of the performers for MJ's 30th Anniversary Special back in 2001 held at Madion Square Garden which is said to be MJ's most expensive concert ever

6th The Supremes - whose member includes Diana Ross, one of MJ's bestfriends and he even entitled her as the 2nd legal guardian to his kids. Both The Jackson5 and The Supremes were once under Motown Records label.

5th Madonna - for me she is MJ's counterpart. Madonna gave a heart-flet eulogy claiming him as a Hero and a King and that no one can deny that he is one of the greatest talents this world has ever known. The two made their infamous presence at The Oscars back in 1991 and was then touted as the brightest star couple of all time. i do believe they dated at one point!

4th - himself

3rd - Elvis Presley - Their major connection is obviously Lisa Marie Presley being Michael's first wife. Amidst the skepticism bout their marriage both claimed that the relationship is for real and in Lisa'a own word she had deeply fallen in love with him. The couple sat for a tell-all interview with Diane Sawyer back in 1995. The two divorce less than 2 yrs though.

2nd Mariah Carey - Mariah revive the Jacksons' hit ballad "I will be there" and later performed it to his memorial. She's one of the artist who recorded MJ's "what more can i give" and later performed it with the rest of the stars in 9/11 benefit concert back in 2001 held by MJ

1st The beatles - (my cous' favorite) The beatles hold the top and extends it to the King of Pop. How? Michael owns The Beatles catalogue plus in his Thiller album, he made a duet with Paul McCartney "The Girl is mine" (plus two other songs) which according to the very informative Wiki MJ write this song while watching cartoons with McCartney (I always play this in my car..this is one of my recent favorite)

So..can you imagine how influential and powerful he had become.
He left us 4decades of his music
Truly an icon..a legacy indeed..

Philippines need your Help

2009-09-29T23:59:00.000-07:00

A nightmare for Philippine nation as Typhoon "Ondoy" (Int'l name Ketsana) hit Philippines and leave a devastating death of almost 300 lives and about 300000 people have been dispalced. Ondoy is said to be the Worst typoon expereinced by Phil after 42years and what makes it more devastating is the aftermath. Too many lives were killed and too many families lost their belongings in just a snap. I hope and pray for the fast recovery of our Land and hope that more people around the world will lift a helping hand.
Philippines need you.
We need your help.

FEU wins UAAP season'72 Cheerdance Competition

2009-09-13T10:35:00.000-07:00

"FEU was very strong and had a clean routine" - quoted by one of the contender's coach

Far Eastern University is the Champion for the UAAP Season’72 Cheerdance Competition which was held September 13, 2009 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City with roughly 20,000 screaming attendants.

This broke the 11-year gap being champion since 1998. One of the many asset of my school is the FEU Cheering Squad as it often places on top three every year being 2nd on season’69 and 3rd on the two succeeding seasons.

The team came up with the theme “Sarimanok”, a legendary-fictional bird in the Philipinnes that is said to soar high to metaphor the current season of UAAP.

With the score of 86.1, FEU bagged the 1st place, leaving Ateneo de Manila University on 2nd spot with 83.4 and University of the Philippines on 3rd with 83.1.
FEU received a cash price of PHP 225000/- (AED 18000/-) plus Samsung cellphones

I gotta give props to ADMU having Michael Jackson as their theme to pay tribute to the late King of Pop. The season shocker this year is UST Salinggawi who failed to land a spot.

Go Tamaraws!!!
Im proud to be one ;-)

Madinat Jumeirah

2009-09-03T12:00:00.000-07:00

Time to stroll around dubai..medyo paninindigan ko muna ang title ng aking blog at mg post ng dubai-related topic.

Madinat Jumeirah is one place I fell inlove with. It simply has the beauty and elegance of an Arabian culture. It is a mini city consists of hotels, boutiques, restaurants, summer houses and a Souq (means "market") which offers Arabic (pricy) souvenirs and the likes.

One thing I noticed in recreational places here, Water is a common thing..
And if there is water there is Abra (means "boat")

Situated near the famous Burj Al Arab, Madinat provides an ideal view of the latter. Having said that..the picture says it all.

Happy birthday to Michael Jackson

2009-08-29T12:40:00.000-07:00

Happy 51st birthday MJ!

May God bless your soul and be the heaven's angelic voice

let me share the lyrics of this beautiful song sung and written by the King of Pop

i think this song is one of the piece that can best describe the totally of Michael as a person.

The Lost Children

We pray for our fathers, pray for our mothers Wishing our families well

We sing songs for the wishing, of those who are kissing But not for the missing

So this one's for all the lost children This one's for all the lost children This one's for all the lost children, wishing them well And wishing them home

When you sit there addressing, counting your blessings Biding your time

When you lay me down sleeping and my heart is weeping Because I'm keeping

a place for all the lost children This is for all the lost children This one's for all the lost children, wishing them well And wishing them home

Home with their fathers, Snug close and warm, loving their mothers

I see the door simply wide open But no one can find thee

So pray for all the lost children Let's pray for all the lost children Just think of all the lost children, wishing them well This is for all the lost children This one's for all the lost children Just think of all the lost children Wishing them well, and wishing them home

saver..may frist ever car

2009-08-06T02:20:00.000-07:00

got my first ever car!

gosh!!!!

kaso sa lahat ng may bagong sasakyan ako n yata ang pinaka broke hehe

Hyun Bin and Song Hye Kyo a pair!

2009-08-06T01:52:00.000-07:00

this is really an OMG but wonder if this is true.
they look too perfect to be a couple. The two work together for Drama series Worlds Within
hmmm..i think i'm half past gotten bored with korean craze but still this news excites me!
finally kyo has a man!

King of Pop's send-off

2009-07-07T21:48:00.000-07:00

"I just wanted to say.. Ever since I was born, daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine.. And I just want to say.. I love him so much"

This scene brought me to flood of tears. To everyone's surprise, Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris came out in the open for the very first time (heard by over 1billion people) and be brave enough to speak about her dad. This moment surely is the perfect finale for the King of Pop. We always think of Michael Jackson as an iconic Pop Superstar but we never knew the untold story of his life being a father. This is so heartbreaking...

gossip

2009-06-11T03:04:00.000-07:00

(wheeew) i so want to believe they are in a relationship!..

Qatar

2009-04-27T01:22:00.000-07:00

I'am going to qatar this weekend..
i have no idea what to see there and expecting little of Landmarks since as far as i know, Dubai where i currently resides, is the most commercialized City from Gulf. Anyway travelling is still one of the best things in life and going out of the country is something to plan for so it doesnt really matter where to go but to enjoy and experience the benefits..right?

Structures and heritage will be for sure same as in here but i saw something from the web a mall where there is a gondula ride (which i should have seen and experienced while in Venetian in Macau..too bad not aware of that Hotel so lesson learned: before travelling make sure to google the richness of the place and its famous landmarks). Intecontinental Hotel will be our little place to stay so yeah a 5star Hotel is another thing. We (ate jean and kuya kong) are passengers of Emirates Airlines so it means i will get to see the newly opened Dubai Airport Terminal 3

2hrs flight..2nights..free ticket..not bad to spend the weekend right (show-off) hehe

birthday greetings

2009-03-23T03:03:00.000-07:00

fr. kuya khong
"happy birthday... mahirap magliko ng manibela kasi minsan hindi natin alam kung tama ang daan na lilikuan natin. pero sana sa bawat pagliko mo sa buhay maisip mo na kabahagi mo kami sa bawat daan na kailangan mong tahakin... maligayang birthday..."

fr. kuya pats
"maligayang kaarawan. allow us to join you thanking God for all His great blessings to you. you are such a wonderful person, simple, generous. At times - fantastically wacky and we appreciate you the way you are. we enjoy ur company. remember that we care for you and we love you."

im glad i have them as my cousins..ahh..they're so cool and so sweet...im lucky!

what the..jacob imprinted on renesmee?!!!

2009-03-21T20:44:00.000-07:00

grrrrr after weeks of thrill this will be it?!

yeah twilight saga is looming in me and yeah i was really hooked to it..

and it was like oh my.. Edward is insanely perfect
and loving bella for loving edward then hating her for loving jacob
then hating jacob for loving bella then liking him for letting go (and so loving his humor)
and then what...the excitement suddenly cease
my mind just cannot accept the idea of Jacob "imprinting" on the daughter of his most-love human and most-hate vampire..
he love and must love renesmee..bella and edward's child!
this is insane!
im not sure if that will be justified in the end
im halfway through reading breaking dawn and im a bit torned huhuhu

updates

2009-03-08T20:42:00.000-07:00

December is exciting
January is amazing
February is challenging
March is disappointing

December was my vacation and spending christmas with family and friends is something i always look and will always look to. It was fun and i got to bond with my girlfiends and ofcourse my family

January is the most fun part! I treat my family to Hong Kong and Macau though brother was left for some unexpected shortcomings still my parents and i had our time of our lives! and though time and money is something for travel i'd still say travelling is my thing. we really enjoyed the cool weather plus the big budhah, the night market, the views, the subway, the people, Disneyland, the casino..everything!

by the end week of Jan i was back on track and it was of February month that almost killed me. it was difficult..emotionally and mentally complicated. homesickness is nothing adjustment is something but getting something new for work means everything. the feeling of being intimidated is just not the best feeling in the world. feeling useless and lack of confidence bugs me alot or maybe the thought of "someone can do better" is killing me.

march is pathetic! it was boring..i was so longing for social life for something cool or something senseful but unfortunately nothing came up. or maybe its only me. since im not exerting effort to go out or talk to someone or to invite others.

specifics:
i just had a 3day holiday but never went out
im in the third book of twilight "eclipse" which becomes my bestfriend when boredom attacks
i started my driving lesson and is getting nervous every single time
i will go to Qatar in May (yeah at least this is exciting)
i gave a call to my ex but was ignored
and my long time & all time & only crush of my life said we are so close that he feels like i was his sister
boring person i might be, but these days are drastic. im no fun AT ALL..im becoming worse and worse and worse..

wildest dreams do come

2009-01-18T09:43:00.000-08:00

sino ang mag aakala darating pala ang araw na makakapunta ako sa kanila..makikilala ko mga magulang nya..makakatapak sa bahay nmin nanay nya..makabalik sa bahay nila at marinig sa mga magulang nya ang.."bakit pa sya lalayo eto at andito ka na"..haay ni sa panaginip di ko ito inasahan..makilala ko lng sila masayang masaya na ako pro sobra sobra pa ang natanggap ko... :D :D :D

Ski Dubai

2008-12-10T03:05:00.000-08:00

Last weekend, I went out to meet my friend, Dhon, though we meet in Burjuman, we decided to hop in another mall in Skaikh Zayed, the Mall of the Emirates (MOE). It was out of the plan to enter in Ski Dubai, anyhow we did. Ski Dubai is one major attraction in UAE. It is the first indoor ski resort to established in Middle East. There you can experience a real snowy ground, ice figures, Skiing, Snowboarding, Cable Chair ride plus some adventure rides. And the reward of it all..of course its freezing cold!!! a maintained temperature of 0-1°. The snow perfectly suites the season and the snow itself will fulfill your desire of a White-Christmas.

Entrance for Winter Wonderland where you can roam around and take pictures is AED100 (PHP1300), however if you add AED50 you can enjoy the cable chair ride and if raise to AED200 (PHP2600), all rides will be included. Rates for skiing & snowboarding are different and there are sessions for beginners.

As for the places I have been..there will always be a fun part out of the whole picture. I’d like to call it “crazy-zany-piece” like in Wild Wadi there is this big rock swinging like hell 10metres from the ground, in a prestigious 7-star-hotel of Burj Al Arab there is shop of Damas and as for Ski Dubai, you will find a coffee shop inside (why not) named St. Mortiz Café and (now this is really hilarious) at the mid-station of the cable chair ride almost at the peak you’ll find another coffee shop, the Avalanche Café. I didn’t pay attention to the crew who asked us if we want to have coffee up there didn’t realized he’s serious bout that :P

Lockers for AED20

St. Mortiz Cafe

QE2

2008-11-30T04:02:00.000-08:00

One of the most iconic ocean liners and world's most famous ship - the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), has departed from Southampton, UK making Dubai its new home. QE2 was purchased last year by Nakheel's parent company, Dubai World. Nakheel (Arabic: نخيل‎ palm trees) is one of the leading real estate developer in Dubai and creator of big land reclamation projects; Palm Islands, The World, International City, Ibn Battuta Mall to name a few.

QE2 has set foot here in Dubai on 26th November 2008 where it will be transformed into a luxury floating hotel..a hotel? Yeah..you read it right!
It would have been an experience to see its historical voyage porting near Al Mina rd. but too bad I have work that day.

The QE2 liner was built in Clydebank, Scotland and set sail for the very first time in 1968 and sailed over 40 years. She will take her final rest on the coast of Palm Jumeirah, a reclaimed island in Dubai which forms part of the Palm Islands, the worlds largest land reclamation.

Over the coming months the ship will undergo extensive refurbishment before taking her place at a specially constructed berth on the Palm Jumeirah. She'll form the centre-piece of a luxurious place– where she will become a floating hotel and a-must-visit attraction for visitors and tourists.

Perspective of the QE2 project as a Floating Hotel in Palm Jumeirah

Being on the Palm Jumeirah and an historic vessel in its own right, the QE2 will be a seven-star hotel.

I’ve read on the gulf news that Nakheel purchased QE2 for $100m and with the recession the market is experiencing right now, I’m skeptic on how Nakheel will finance the overhaul of this project since very recently they have laid off almost 500 staff and scaled back some of their projects which obviously shows the gradual effect of recession.

Anyhow..The hotel is due to open by 2012.

60yrs and counting

2008-11-24T10:24:00.000-08:00

Before this day end let me greet a person whom I admire and respect the most
A devoted and loving woman, a wonderful and strong lady
Who silently keeps her sorrows yet selflessly gives her all
She’s a survivor from an alarming illness and yet she serves as a great inspiration
She is my mentor..she is my best friend..she is my home....my mom.
Happy 60th Birthday mame!!!

Plain weird

2008-11-15T07:25:00.001-08:00

saw this while heading for work...
is it the wind?..truck?..
weird...

7-star Hotel Experience

2008-10-27T00:29:00.000-07:00

I never really imagine myself entering in this so called 7 star hotel. My Aunt, Uncle and cousin fr Saudi Arabia spend their Eid Holiday here. For the finale of thier Dubai Tour we booked ourselves for a breakfast at the Burj Al Arab. It was really an experience I must say. The front lobby is plain but getting inside is absolutely not. The carpet, the ceiling and the fountain will reward your eyes with lavishness and when you get at the mezzanine man its Golden! Funny is..there is DAMAS inside, a UAE-based Jewelry Co. We had our breakfast at Jesuis' an Int'l Restaurant. It was buffet and they are coinciding with the richness of the hotel as they offer great carte du jour from breads&cerials to heavy&sweets. Ask about the ambiance?..Perfect! Great view of the open sea..We had the chance to enjoy the lobby and mezzanine area but honestly, my photographic memory of the atrium (which is it is famous for) didn't last since i was busy taking pictures in every corner..LOL!!!

Its famous atrium

having fun w/ the chand

Told yah there is DAMAS (that's my pretty aunt)

Chillin' area of Jensui restau
yummy dessert not for diets!

it's been 2 years

2008-09-16T01:21:00.000-07:00

2 years working
2 years learning
2 years of sacrifice and
2 years of fun...fun?....partly
September 16 marks my 2nd year of stay here..yihee!!!
2nd is fruitful since i accomplish 1 major goal (financially speaking)
hope next year will be better or moreso different like working in my neighbor country so i can visit home as much as i can (afford).

sweet act of gratitude Part2

2008-08-25T01:49:00.000-07:00

Mr. Sergey who just gave me box of Lyndt chocolates came in our office today to settle his monthy bill. He went to nathalie, my officemate who joke last time why she didnt receive anything since she found his apmt. keys which he lost the first time he came to our office. To Nathalie's surprise, she receive Lacoste perfume from him! I should have found his keys instead of retrieving his receipt..LOL! Nathalie is leaving the country for good and this week is her last so it is an unexpected sweet treat for her.

sweet act of gratitude

2008-08-19T23:38:00.000-07:00

My company, Emicool LLC is one of the leading providers of cooling services in UAE. Our supplying records are proven by thousands of customers in renowned The Green Community in DIP. Yesterday, Mr. Sergey Denisov one of our tenants who owns a Villa and two Apartments in GC came. He had a rollercoaster story of Deposit transfer, closing and opening accounts. Our accountant is quite confused and since I’m the one who transact with Mr. Sergey since day one I did able to understand what he is insisting and later retrieve the receipt he is looking for. For that I got a box of chocolates from him. He was delighted and so am I. Such a very funny thoughtful old man! I took a picture of him (left) while dealing with our accountant. He is now my favorite tenant! LOL!

Brain is beauty

2008-08-17T00:19:00.000-07:00

Heard of Aishwarya Rai? Commended as the most beautiful woman in the world, crowned 1994 Miss World, named in 2004 Time’s “100 Most Influential People” and the most celebrated actress in India. The first time I heard of her it was when I was new here in UAE. Literally, she was really gorgeous. I didn’t see any of her movie nor shows but I see a lot of her appearance from international award shows and the likes.

In 2003, she appeared in David Letterman’s show and here is the highlight of the interview that made me admire her so much:

David : So you are 30 now.
Aishwarya : Yes
David : and you still live with your parents (with a bit sarcastic tone)
Aishwarya : Yes (with a proud tone)
David : is it a common practice there in your country?
Aishwarya : yes...and it is also common in India that we don’t have to set an appointment with our parents to meet dinner
She got warm responses from audience.

Excerpts of her interview in Oprah

Oprah: I think you're gorgeous. When you look at yourself, do you see that?

Ash: To me, beautiful is as beautiful does. I think that's what speaks volumes.
Ash answered the often-asked question of her still staying with her parents, with: "Back home, you're a loser if you say, 'Mom, I'm out of here.' In India it's more about the family, about living together, about remaining connected, and that's probably the most beautiful special thing about it."

Oprah: We did a show recently where we were looking at women around the world, and we were talking to French women at a cafe. ... They said (Americans) are all fat.

Aishwarya: I'm from India, I wouldn't say that because Indian people, Indian people eat well, we're well endowed.

Oprah: Do they say we're rude?

Aishwarya: No, Indian people are very hospitable.

Oprah: Do they say we talk too much?

Aishwarya: Opinionated maybe.

Oprah: Do they say we get a lot of divorces?

Aishwarya: Ah, that could be a discussion.

Oprah:You know what, you could be a diplomat!

She certainly seemed to have won over her hostess, as Oprah wore the sari that Ash had brought along. Oprah commented that the sari was very 'sensual.' "Sari" is the national dress of Indian women which they are observing up until now.

She is very intelligent, proud and confident and she sure knows how to win a conversation.

House of Carters

2008-08-07T04:43:00.000-07:00

Recently, I’ve been watching this reality show of BSB’s Nick Carter and brother Aaron with their less famous 3 sisters Leslie, BJ and Angel. This was broadcasted 2006 but I’m not sure when it aired or if it aired in Phil.

After 10yrs of living apart, they will be re-united as they will share their lives under 1 roof. It features the ups and downs and their struggles of having fame and money over family. I always read this same story a hundred times about family falling part after fame and money struck them. It’s common esp. in famous celebrities. But I was shocked by how chaotic these siblings can be.

There is one scene when nick and aaron is arguing about bedtime and it eventually lead to a fight. Nick got so heat up he locked the door with aaron and you will just hear “bags&bangs”. It was pretty intense. On that dispute nick pointed out his bitter feelings toward his brother dating his then GF Paris Hilton after they have broken up. The funny thing is its brutal it’s physical but at that very moment they make up hugging and kissing each other. This is what I love to hate about reality shows; you will feel these celebs are just faking things given that cameras are around. The girls are mean. They're horrible well perhaps at least on Leslie's part. I remember BJ from Gil's MTV she was so pretty and naïve then so it’s a bit disappointing how she became completely opposite. On the first episode, Nick said that BJ was the most affected and was greatly damaged from their parents’ divorce and it shows. However I cannot say she is the troubled one since all of them seems likely to be such. Even Nick who is trying to work things out becomes violent at times. His intentions might be all for the good and the better of every one but in result he becomes dominant which wont allow a healthy relationship. He nags!

Family issues are out in the open. Their sentiments toward their troubled mother and nick’s refusal to seek after their mom were revealed. Sometimes you will feel like you should not be listening to their discussion since their family issues are so confidential.

This at times I can’t help but feel thankful I was not American. I know races should not be typecasted but comparably speaking, Asians are far better when it comes to family and relationships.

Anyway I heard two great words from the eldest:

“As long as you are all under my watch I will take care all of you and even if you are no longer under mine I will still be there because you are all my brother and sisters” and.. “We start all together so when end comes I want us to be together” – Nick carter

Been tagged

2008-07-20T10:28:00.000-07:00

I was tagged by Ms. Betchay. (Thanks! This is well appreciated)
Now it’s my turn to answer and tag others..i just have one problem since my blog is not really announce I only know few blogs but lets see..

Rule: Answer all Questions and Tagged 6persons. Leave a comment on their Blog so they'll know they have been tagged.

1. What was I doing 10 years ago?

Wearing a body braces from a bone surgery

2. What are the 5 things on my to-do list today?
- office work

- post this

- greet ate badjao a happy birthday

- buy evap&condensed milk from Spinneys

- then make the remaining egg yolks a yummy lecheflan

3. Snacks I enjoy:

Mcvities’ hob-nobs, Chocolates, Kubus w/ Humous, B&R’s Pralines, Mcdo’s Big Tasty, Jelly ace!

4. Places where I lived:

Bataan, Manila, Dubai

5. Things I’d do if I were a billionaire:
- build a foundation that will be named "Paraiso"

- franchise Patchi Chocolates
- visit Korea, Rome & Austria

- probably give away the rest

6. People I want to know more are nino, jay, mel, Kuya Jeff, sir paeng ...really dont have guts to tagged others i so dont know so i'll just make an amend to this post (as well as for the one who tagged me). That is to repost this after sometime and fill the remaining 1 slot ;-)

Song Hye Kyo's copycat

2008-07-16T22:35:00.000-07:00

One hot topic now on Asian Entertainment is Song hye kyo and her Chinese actress look-a-like.

When i saw this pic, i thought the picture from the left is a teaser from "1949" film and looks like an aged Hye kyo. To my surprised its a chinese actress named Zhang Yu Qi. Rumors has said that the chinese actress undergone a double-eye-lid surgery and many believe that she intentionally copied Hye Kyo's feature. Its creepy. They really look almost the same.

Open Letter No.1

2008-07-10T01:52:00.000-07:00

I got the idea of an open letter from Bianca Gonzalez and since I really want to send my appreciation to the person behind one of my favorite blog i decided to addressed one to her. Here it goes..

product of a reverie

2008-07-09T23:40:00.000-07:00

I am me just me
So are you, yes so you
I am standard, then you set high
Reachable maybe, but how to fly?

You are elegant and sophisticated
Make me feel want yet so complicated
How will I bring words of emotion
If every one longs for your affection?

How can I be with someone like you
Despair I get I become so blue
At night I wish you’d be my star
At days I see how far you are

So tell me now and tell me quick
Should I stay, should I pick
If all you get and I as well
Is a piece of place we cannot dwell

save

The Videographer and the Top Cager

2008-07-06T05:14:00.000-07:00

As I was browsing on some pinoy related site I stumble on Jason Magbanua's site. He is a well-known wedding videographer in the Philippines and is running his business for six years now. I got interested on browsing his site since I enjoy wedding celebrations. I was just so surprised that one of his recent coverage was the wedding of RJ Rizada. RJ, is one of the top cagers of FEU Tamaraws ( alongside 2- time MVP, Arwind Santos) winning straight in UAAP season’s 67th&68th. I once became his classmate in law subject way back my FEU days and his one of the reason why I love to watch UAAP so much! Yiiy..he’s now married!

Pic of Mae and RJ Rizada by Jason Magbanua

The Emirates Palace

2008-06-29T22:31:00.000-07:00

Since I came to Abu Dhabi I was dying to enter to the The Emirates Palace. At long last my simple wish had come true last Saturday as we roam around the Palace for a couple of minutes. The Emirates Palace is another Luxury Hotel which is owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi. It was built in a cost of astounding $3BILLION (whew!) enough to be reputed as the most expensive hotel ever built. With that kind of amount to have been put up of course you would not expect plainness in here. It is a huge palace with a wide landscape so its not an ordinary hotel building structure What I like are the effects on the frontage. Those are the playful fountains and the long lining fall from the Lobby descending to the ground.

The Emirates Palace (Front)

Going up to the Lobby

That's us! (really sunny afternoon)

wild wadi

2008-06-08T00:14:00.000-07:00

"Come alive @ Wild Wadi"
as its tagline says. Wild Wadi is one of the famous waterpark resort here in UAE.
We went there last May. The weather is hot and sun is scorching so the best way to cool yourself is to go to a resort. Wild wadi as obviously is our choice. It's 12 acres waterpark resort with 30 adrenalin-pumping rides situated between Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel.

Wild wadi is a kind of resort which offers fun water rides. Rather than concentrating on swimming alone you can enjoy and expirience surfing, slides, waves, water jets and a lot more. The vast majority of the rides at Wild Wadi are a first for this region. It include the Jumeirah Sceirah, the tallest and fastest slide outside the United States (freefall tlga!); the aptly titled Tunnel of Doom, which takes you on a spine-tingling underground journey of twists and turns; the Summit Surge, which uses high-powered water jets to propel up to four people uphill; and the Wipeout FlowRider where the adventurous can surf a tube wave nearly three metres high.

Just to share..we are all 16 who entered and we got 12 tickets (in a form of water resistant swipable watch) free! I guess that is the best part of the deal!

Song Hye Kyo

2008-05-21T23:02:00.000-07:00

I enjoy TV dramas and films a lot. I’m not a fanatic one but it wasn’t until I watch the Korean Drama “Fullhouse”. I became an avid fan of Song Hye Kyo. I like her since “Endless Love/Autumn in my heart” drama. One english site provide me lots of information like her profile, pictures and projects from past and current ones. I have also activated a google alert for her on my gmail account. Thanks to google they offer this kind of alert so I am updated with what’s the latest buzz on my favorite actress.

Song Hye Kyo on her early days
Screencap from "Autum Tale"

from "Fullhouse"

Laneige Cosmetics (CF)

I was thrilled when I learned that she will star in John Woo’s next project “1949”. John Woo as we all know is the man behind the highly anticipated films Face off and Mission Impossible II. The screenplay will be written by Wang Hui-ling, the writer of one of the best movie I saw, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Song will star opposite Chang Chen, the actor who played Lo/Dark Cloud opposite Zhang Ziyi in Crouching Tiger. A highly $40million-budget film, with release date (December 2009) coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and working with Asia and Hollywood’s big names..this is Grand!

@ Cannes Festival with Director John Woo and Co-star Chang Chen

1949 movie doesn’t mark Song’s entry to Hollywood since she did a Hollywood Independent Film “Fetish”(2008) succeeding her first period movie, Hwang Jin Yi which according to her is a turning point of her career shedding off cute image portraying to a strong assertive independent character.

I have watch 3 of her drama, Autumn Tale, All In and Full House and her two movies, My girl and I and Hwang Jin Yi. I would understand why her first movie My girl and I opposite Cha Tae Eun (My sassy Girl) critically panned by audience since fans (including me) expect her on a greater project after making Fullhouse a hit. The story is pointless. But I did enjoy her Hwang Jin Yi. I actually watch it on the plane hehe. The movie was full of art and I think she gave justice to the role. It fared poorly in Korea mainly because a TV version aired prior to the release of the movie. Her current project now is a drama “The world they live in” opposite Hyun bin (My Lovely Sam Soon). The title is not appealing but I think they make a cute couple.

I’m having an impression that Song hye kyo will be the next Zhang Ziyi and as a fan, I hope she can make a name in Hollywood. Nevertheless, she’s the beauty you can never be tired of. She is really beautiful.