. . . throbbing headache nga . . . so tomorrow na ang kwento . . .ha,ha . . .
haaaaayyyyy . . . sakit ng ulo ko! dunno if i want to say i love Y and hubby or i hate Y and hubby . . . tsk . . . tsk . . . i love you both pero sa sakit ng ulo ko dahil sa inyo, parang i hate you na . . .
seriously, ang sakit ng ulo ko ha . . .di kinaya ng favorite kong advil at dolfenal.
Z
I ran out of Pak Fah Yeow! Pahiram ko sana sayo.
Hahaha!
X
Thursday, October 06, 2011
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
where is pinky?
pinky webb, i mean . . . where is she? i used to listen to her and tonying every morning for the news in umagang kay ganda . . . suddenly, naging si bernadette sembrano . . . not that i don't like bernadette (na one of the favorite ni hubby -- he calls her ate b e mas matanda kaya si hubby kay ate b!), but i like pinky . . . i like her aura, her kulitan with tonying and her witty comments . . . more importantly (hehe), i also like her porma -- not trying hard to be fashionable and not inappropriately making her news segment as an avenue for a "fashion show" like others . . . she is appropriately maporma (obviously, she is not the conservative/conformist type in terms of fashion) --- when she anchors tv patrol, her clothes are a bit "muted" . . . sa morning show, mas casual but still respectable . . .event & parties, pormatics . . .really, unlike others na ginagawa talagang platform ang news telecast para pumorma . . . (uyyyy. . . .chika minute?!!! . . .ha,ha,ha . . . try to observe female newscasters lately, there are several [. . .hmmm . . . or a couple to be precise?] na level-up ang porma, sometimes (oftentimes) it's no longer appropriate for a newscaster. . . although recently, this particular newscaster na queen bee sa pormahan is medyo "toning down" on power dressing but is into accessories . . .pareho din, haha! basta this anchorperson is so pormatics, she wears dvf, missoni and other expensive trendy clothes during newscast . . .ok nga sana, but again, not on a news program . . .then again, mukhang nag tone down lately . . .dunno kung napagsabihan or what . . .)
going back to pinky, i heard she is no longer airing on radio too . . . why-o-why?!!!
Y is trying to trace her via twitter . . . hahaha! anyway, i just hope she goes back on air soon . . .
maybe kung magkatuluyan si pinky and edu, they can have a show like gullianna and bill rancic . . .
Z
going back to pinky, i heard she is no longer airing on radio too . . . why-o-why?!!!
Y is trying to trace her via twitter . . . hahaha! anyway, i just hope she goes back on air soon . . .
maybe kung magkatuluyan si pinky and edu, they can have a show like gullianna and bill rancic . . .
Z
(successful - hopefully!) 2nd marriages
rep. jules ledesma (widower) and actress assunta de rossi
speaker joe de venecia and rep. gina de venecia - jdv formerly married, with 2 kids, to daughter of speaker eugenio perez and manay gina formerly married, with 2 kids, to son of construction magnate ff cruz.
sen. kiko pangilinan and sharon cuneta – megastar formerly married to gabby concepcion
sen. ralph recto and gov. vilma santos
oyo boy sotto and kristine hermosa – kristine formerly married to diether ocampo
late pres. diosdado macapagal and dra. evangeline macaraeg – the first wife of gma’s dad is the sister of actor rogelio dela rosa (married her mom after becoming a widower)
basketball star benjie paras and commercial model lyxen diomampo – the cager formerly married, with kids, to actress jackie forster
john estrada and priscilla meirelles – the actor formerly married to flordeluna . . .este . . . janice de belen
sen. frank drilon (widower) and mila genuino
fred elizalde and lisa macuja – dunno the story but the prima ballerina is the “2nd” wife . . .
Z
(all images from google)
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
time piece: vacheron constantin
a whopping P460million (more or less) . . . nope, it is not our national debt but the price of a single time piece from vacheron constantin . . . the kallania . . .
186 emerald-cut diamonds, 160 carats . . .in the words of X - krisis na krisis! hahaha!
who the heck buys such an expensive and lavish time piece? who dares to wear one? i wonder . . .
incidentally, vacheron constantin is not the name of just one person . . . vacheron constantin used to be vacheron & constantin (jean-marc vacheron, the founder, & his business partner francois constantin). don't know why but in early 70's, they dropped "&" thus known since as vacheron constantin.
in my wish-list-in-case-i-win-the-lotto (solo and several times -- haha!): vacheron constantin's limited patrimony contemporaine self winding collection excellence platine . . .
never bothered to check the price . . . asa pa . . .sayang sa oras . . . hahaha! simple, elegant and extraordinary -- blue bracelet! (alligator nga lang, magrereklamo na naman si X about lolong -- haha!).
Z
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| kallania, google image |
186 emerald-cut diamonds, 160 carats . . .in the words of X - krisis na krisis! hahaha!
who the heck buys such an expensive and lavish time piece? who dares to wear one? i wonder . . .
incidentally, vacheron constantin is not the name of just one person . . . vacheron constantin used to be vacheron & constantin (jean-marc vacheron, the founder, & his business partner francois constantin). don't know why but in early 70's, they dropped "&" thus known since as vacheron constantin.
in my wish-list-in-case-i-win-the-lotto (solo and several times -- haha!): vacheron constantin's limited patrimony contemporaine self winding collection excellence platine . . .
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| http://www.vacheron-constantin.com/en4/ |
never bothered to check the price . . . asa pa . . .sayang sa oras . . . hahaha! simple, elegant and extraordinary -- blue bracelet! (alligator nga lang, magrereklamo na naman si X about lolong -- haha!).
Z
vere dictum-Knox and Sollecito
"vere" (true or truly) "dictum" (a thing said). This is according to www.yourdictionary.com.
I have been following the case of Amanda Knox, a pretty and young American student. My interest started when I saw her conviction 2 years ago in Italy. I was just curious because she became the most searched topic in Yahoo during that time. Knox and her then boyfriend Sollecito (Italian) were convicted of murdering of her roommate Meredith Kercher (British). Allegedly, the murder was an ugly result of a satanic ritual or sort of an orgy. Kercher was found half naked and dead in their room. Both accused were sentenced to more than 20 years and were incacerated for more than 4 years since the trial. They both filed an appeal. Just yesterday, CNN reported that she was acquitted on appeal.
Familiar? Vizconde trial, di ba? After almost 20 years, Lauro Vizconde got one of the most unforgettable shocks since the murder of his family. The most popular of the accused, Hubert Webb (son of ex-Senator Webb) was acquitted.
Again, "vere dictum" (true thing said). Finding the truth nowadays must have some empirical basis. if DNA says there is no match, then acquit. Forensic evidence is indeed a powerful tool.
I just wish brilliant minds can devise something that will quickly and accurately convict people committing election fraud, smuggling, corruption and other heinous wrongs, rather than going over some paperworks, endless rhetorics and media coverage. I wonder when will that be.
X
I have been following the case of Amanda Knox, a pretty and young American student. My interest started when I saw her conviction 2 years ago in Italy. I was just curious because she became the most searched topic in Yahoo during that time. Knox and her then boyfriend Sollecito (Italian) were convicted of murdering of her roommate Meredith Kercher (British). Allegedly, the murder was an ugly result of a satanic ritual or sort of an orgy. Kercher was found half naked and dead in their room. Both accused were sentenced to more than 20 years and were incacerated for more than 4 years since the trial. They both filed an appeal. Just yesterday, CNN reported that she was acquitted on appeal.
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| image from associated press |
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| yahoo image |
I just wish brilliant minds can devise something that will quickly and accurately convict people committing election fraud, smuggling, corruption and other heinous wrongs, rather than going over some paperworks, endless rhetorics and media coverage. I wonder when will that be.
X
Monday, October 03, 2011
say no to plastic
Now that floods are giving us headaches and heartaches more than ever, the local government of Muntinlupa City should be commended for its strict implementation of the city ordinance which bans the use of plastic bags by all business establishments.
Early this year, Muntinlupa closed down Bread Talk in Alabang Town Center and Master Siomai at a Puregold branch for violating this ordinance. More details here. Bravo! That surely sent a very strong message across!
While the effect of banning plastic bags is not all pros, banning increases our awareness and promotes the habit of not just reusing bags, but also reducing non-biodegradable plastic in circulation. Remember the 3Rs - recycle, reuse, reduce.
In my case, my bayong full of reusable bags is a fixture inside my car.
As much as possible, I also bring my big bag when strolling around malls, even if I don't really plan to buy, as what if I end up buying. I have this Bundi Paisley bag from Accessorize which I also bought on sale. It's been my partner in this small deed to Say No To Plastic and contribute to saving our environment.
At the counter, say no to plastic, and even to those paper bags, as much as possible, and just shoot your loot inside your bag. Don't forget to keep the receipt though (in that small inner pocket). You don't want to be accused later on of shoplifting (oh no!).
I deeply appreciate the incentives some establishments give their customers who use their reusable bags. This gives us additional encouragement not to forget to bring those bags.
All photos from Google Images, last one from Chuvaness.
Y
Early this year, Muntinlupa closed down Bread Talk in Alabang Town Center and Master Siomai at a Puregold branch for violating this ordinance. More details here. Bravo! That surely sent a very strong message across!
While the effect of banning plastic bags is not all pros, banning increases our awareness and promotes the habit of not just reusing bags, but also reducing non-biodegradable plastic in circulation. Remember the 3Rs - recycle, reuse, reduce.
In my case, my bayong full of reusable bags is a fixture inside my car.
As much as possible, I also bring my big bag when strolling around malls, even if I don't really plan to buy, as what if I end up buying. I have this Bundi Paisley bag from Accessorize which I also bought on sale. It's been my partner in this small deed to Say No To Plastic and contribute to saving our environment.
At the counter, say no to plastic, and even to those paper bags, as much as possible, and just shoot your loot inside your bag. Don't forget to keep the receipt though (in that small inner pocket). You don't want to be accused later on of shoplifting (oh no!).
I deeply appreciate the incentives some establishments give their customers who use their reusable bags. This gives us additional encouragement not to forget to bring those bags.
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| Shopwise gives extra points (which convert to cash) if you use these bags |
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| I use this Shopwise bag for wet items |
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| Get a few peso discount if you use this in National Bookstore |
All photos from Google Images, last one from Chuvaness.
Y
In fairness, Unfairness or "Infiernes"
Why do we always submerge every typhoon season? Regardless of location in the P.I., everytime that there's a typhoon, the aftermath is a collage of submerged houses and other valuable properties and source of living. It seems unacceptable that the people down in the production line are the ones always subjected to the cruel effects of disasters . Indeed, it is cruel since most of the people in the "distibution", "manufacturing" and "trading" lines are the ones safe and sitting warm and dry in the comforts of their big and high rise houses.
Sometimes, I'd like to blame corruption and not nature.
Growing up in a rural community, each morning I see farmers pass by in the feeder road across our backyard fence. Every harvest season, they go home at dusk with their produce, tired and sun-burnt. But it does not end there. The harvested "palay" will be dried under the sun for a couple of days (or weeks if they get unlucky that their harvest is drenched with water). Then, it has to be milled, bagged and sold to a fat-looking trader. This trader will sell it to a bigger trader and the bigger trader will deliver it to a bigger establishment (fastfood chains, restaurants, etc.) or stored in a government warehouse only to be distributed as "relief" in times of crisis. Ironic isn't it? OH UNFAIRNESS!!! Tapos nag-iinarte pa yun ibang nag-oorder sa fastfood na ayaw ubusin ang rice. Think about the sweat and tears of the people who brought the tiny grains to your plate.
I do not want to sound like I am an activist here and do planking of all sorts to stress my point (besides, I can't do planking due to "slight" weight issues). In the flood-stricken village that we visited, TV personalities and politicians are everywhere in their signature rain boots (and boats) and warm and clean North Face jackets, drinking hot coffee under a makeshift HQ (tent). Wives of politicians who gave out their old signature clothes to the poor drenched souls just to be called generous and caring. C'mon, on the brink of death, Adidas or Tommy H. can't save someone. They need boats... Helloooo! Goodness! I also heard a rich persona busy blabbering, as if trying to point out to people that he's wealthy and impress them by lending his rubber boat for sightseeing. INFIERNES!
Alright, I'll be fair. IN FAIRNESS, there are some politicians who really cared. They forgot when they had a meal or the last time they took a bath (amoy labada na sila). Okay,surely those Adidas or Tommy shirts kept someone warm.
My horrifying experience last weekend along NLEX viaduct got me on the verge of tears. I was afraid that the bridge will go down due to the collective weight of vehicles (trucks, buses, etc). I was holding my camera while silently praying.Thank you LORD that my family and I are alright.
Watch the video below on what I saw (Oct 1) in San Simon-Pulilan viaduct. I swear, on our way home, I broached to BH the topic on purchasing a jetski and vigorously argued that it need not be registered with LTO. I did that to calm myself, of course. Both BH and DS laughed at me.
When we got home, I started to count my blessings and so happy that I have a warm bed, warm food, good health and my family. For now, i can only give my fervent prayer for spiritual and physical strength to those who greatly suffered in the past week.
Faith is indeed the evidence of things not seen.
X
Sometimes, I'd like to blame corruption and not nature.
Growing up in a rural community, each morning I see farmers pass by in the feeder road across our backyard fence. Every harvest season, they go home at dusk with their produce, tired and sun-burnt. But it does not end there. The harvested "palay" will be dried under the sun for a couple of days (or weeks if they get unlucky that their harvest is drenched with water). Then, it has to be milled, bagged and sold to a fat-looking trader. This trader will sell it to a bigger trader and the bigger trader will deliver it to a bigger establishment (fastfood chains, restaurants, etc.) or stored in a government warehouse only to be distributed as "relief" in times of crisis. Ironic isn't it? OH UNFAIRNESS!!! Tapos nag-iinarte pa yun ibang nag-oorder sa fastfood na ayaw ubusin ang rice. Think about the sweat and tears of the people who brought the tiny grains to your plate.
I do not want to sound like I am an activist here and do planking of all sorts to stress my point (besides, I can't do planking due to "slight" weight issues). In the flood-stricken village that we visited, TV personalities and politicians are everywhere in their signature rain boots (and boats) and warm and clean North Face jackets, drinking hot coffee under a makeshift HQ (tent). Wives of politicians who gave out their old signature clothes to the poor drenched souls just to be called generous and caring. C'mon, on the brink of death, Adidas or Tommy H. can't save someone. They need boats... Helloooo! Goodness! I also heard a rich persona busy blabbering, as if trying to point out to people that he's wealthy and impress them by lending his rubber boat for sightseeing. INFIERNES!
Alright, I'll be fair. IN FAIRNESS, there are some politicians who really cared. They forgot when they had a meal or the last time they took a bath (amoy labada na sila). Okay,surely those Adidas or Tommy shirts kept someone warm.
My horrifying experience last weekend along NLEX viaduct got me on the verge of tears. I was afraid that the bridge will go down due to the collective weight of vehicles (trucks, buses, etc). I was holding my camera while silently praying.Thank you LORD that my family and I are alright.
Watch the video below on what I saw (Oct 1) in San Simon-Pulilan viaduct. I swear, on our way home, I broached to BH the topic on purchasing a jetski and vigorously argued that it need not be registered with LTO. I did that to calm myself, of course. Both BH and DS laughed at me.
When we got home, I started to count my blessings and so happy that I have a warm bed, warm food, good health and my family. For now, i can only give my fervent prayer for spiritual and physical strength to those who greatly suffered in the past week.
Faith is indeed the evidence of things not seen.
X
Saturday, October 01, 2011
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