Together with my classmates at University of the Assumption Highschool of St. Peter Batch 2000 once again had our annual charity program at Duyan ni Maria Orphanage in Hensonville, Angeles City. It was on December 26, 2009 when we visited Sister Alexis, the kids and adults of Duyan ni Maria for a post-Christmas party. (more…)
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26 days before Christmas! :)As the Yuletide season is approaching, I have prepared the gifts I will give to my ‘inaanaks’ before I run out of budget. Just this morning, I went to 168 Shopping Mall with my mother, sister and two of her friends. As expected, hundreds of shoppers are found in that mall. I’ve realized some things I should have prepared for a hassle-free shopping: (more…)
This is the official trailer for 500 Days of Summer starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschannel.
The first time I’ve watched Zooey Deschannel was on “The Happening”
opposite Mark Wahlberg. 500 Days of Summer is a story of a boy meets girl, as its tagline. However, it is not a typical love story, don’t expect a fairy tale ending. I haven’t watch it, yet some of my friends who did are not happy with how the ending goes.
Just received an email about love and sorrow-not of a human specie but of a Swallow bird.
The first picture shows an injured female Swallow on the road.
Her mate or husband came to feed him.
When the male Swallow came back to give her more food, he was shocked to find out that her wife already died.
He tried to move the female Swallow to a safe place but to no avail.
It was only two years ago when I learned about Crocs. That time, Havaianas were selling like pancake. But actually, Crocs begun selling in 2002 and became a huge-seller. Like Havaianas, Crocs only has outlets in Metro Manila. Then, Havaianas reached Pampanga thru its outlet in Robinsons followed by Crocs in SM.Until you see almost everyone you meet wearing Havaianas and Crocs-unable to distinguish which is original. You see in market the well-copied famous flip flop brands and colorful foam clogs. Everyone’s trying to be “in the trend”.
But due to global recession, Crocs lost million of dollars in sales. Read info here.
For the first time in my life, I was hospitalized. Definitely, it’s not something to brag about, but why do I write about it on my blog? Well, being confined at Mother Theresa of Calcutta in San Fernando, Pampanga for 3.5 days had made me realized lot of things.
First of, I’m overwhelmed by the love and care (physically, emotionally and financially) of those people around me. I know I’ll be forever grateful and someday, I’ll be able to return the kindness.
I was rushed to hospital because I cannot bear the pain anymore I was feeling in my tummy. I had mussels for dinner, which is the primary suspect why I had Acute Gastroentiritis (due to frequent vomiting and diarrhea) – eeww, excuse me for those words, lol!
So there I was, stranded in a room for three and a half days-which had me sleepless for being uncomfortable. Not that the bed is bad, in fact, I can say that the Mother Theresa of Calcutta has the best medical service and facility. I just can’t sleep with a dextrose clipped in my left hand, eventually transferred to my right when it became swollen. I was irritated because I can’t do anything but to watch tv and dvd all day long! My butt and back ached for being too attached on bed or chair. Worst, I couldn’t digest anything I eat, it was all coming out.
Angels and Demons is a bestselling mystery-thriller novel written by Dan Brown, the author of The Da Vinci Code. I’m lucky to have watched its movie adaptation, Laus Group gave away free tickets on its premiere night last friday in SM Pampanga. (Thanks to Sir Charles for the tickets!).
Angels and Demons is the sequel for The Da Vinci Code, Tom Hanks reprises the role of Robert Langdon-a Harvard University symbologist. The film shows the mystery behind the secret society called Illuminati and its mortal enemy- the Roman Catholic Church. It depicts the murder of cardinals inside the Vatican Church, the betrayal of a Papal Chamberlain, and other controversies involving the Roman Catholic Church which subsequently earned many criticisms mostly from the Catholic community.
After watching the film, it does not, in any way, affect my belief in my religion. I think it should not be banned from showing to other cinemas just because it will arise conflict or confusion to the audience.
Maleldo or Mal a Aldo is a Kapampangan word for Holy Week or Mahal na Araw. The old practices and tradition of Christ’s passion and death is a common trait for all Filipinos. During the Holy Week, we practice fasting and abstinence; attending mass and processions; while others offer sacrifices by re-enacting Christ’s crucifixion on the cross. Every Good Friday, local and foreign tourists flocked their way to Cutud and Sta. Lucia in San Fernando, Pampanga to witness the re-enactment of Christ’s suffering on the Cross.
I have posted here some pictures and videos which were taken by my my pals, since I wasn’t able to witness them myself because I have chosen to reflect in solitude. Nah, that is just an excuse hehe. The truth is, I was only able to go to 7 different Churches or what we call, Bisita Iglesia, including the Bacolor Church where it is now famous as Santino’s place in the teleserye May Bukas Pa. And because of that, many went to that place, some were praying while others came just to take a peek at the location of the hit teleserye.
“25 years and my life is still… Trying to get up that great big hill of hope…For a destination…”
Well, I just feel like singing that part of lyrics of 4 Non Blondes’ What’s Going On because I just celebrated my 25th birthday last Saturday! :)
Want to take a glimpse of the evidence? Here are the pics!
I remember on summer of 2003, I took a summer job at NBI Region III office. I was assigned on the Special Investigation department wherein I became the agents’ assistant. I had fun working with the agents. On Monday, I went to NBI Region III office at Clark, Pampanga to get a clearance, and I found out that they are already assigned in Manila.
Back then, I remember that one can get his or her clearance only a day after the application. But now, getting clearance is fast and easy… or so I thought it is in Pampanga. I should have went instead to Carriedo, Manila if I had known that it would take me three hours to finally get one! In Carriedo, it only took me about ten minutes when I got my first clearance last year. I was upset not only for the unorganized system the Clark office have, but also the employees are very grouchy, as if we were begging them to smile and be approachable. Damn! Our taxes pay their salaries! They should assist us, not snubbed us and worst, not shout at us. I could see a lot of people who went there are also upset by the way these employees treated us, applicants.
I hope the local government will take an action regarding this matter. Every department of the government should provide good service to the people.