This Side of Heaven... where angels love to tread!

Chocolate Cupcake from Joanne Chang

2010-10-27T18:27:00.003-04:00

Here's a viral video shared by boston.com (The Boston Globe) with Joanne Chang, owner and baker extraordinaire of Flour located in Boston, MA. She shares this recipe on how to make chocolate cupcake. By the looks of it, this is one easy and mouth-watering delicacy that will be a favorite. I will try to make this myself.

Why Science Is So Wrong by Lloyd Pye

2010-09-06T14:20:00.000-04:00

Why Science Is So Wrong by Lloyd Pye

My first attempt...

2010-07-25T23:30:00.001-04:00

This is my first attempt to make a jelly roll which has been in my wish list to learn how to bake. I've been wanting to make this for so long and have even collected several recipes. However, it is only now that I have push myself to do so since I got this recipe from my cousin, Eileen, who is an accomplished cook and baker.

Outsourced

2010-06-22T23:37:00.000-04:00

This is one laugh out loud show that I am so looking forward to watching this fall. See for yourself why.... , Indi

A Miracle in Brooklyn by Ellie Crystal

2010-06-12T18:46:00.001-04:00

Here's a video of Ellie Crystal of Crystalinks who is telling a true story of a miraculous healing that just happened recently. Hear her tell the story of hope and mystery...

Pass the Butter.....PLEASE!

2010-06-12T17:49:00.000-04:00

Pass the Butter.....PLEASE!

YOU HAVE A CHANCE by Steve Goodier

2010-06-12T17:14:00.001-04:00

This is a re-post of Steve Goodier's article about "Hope" and how it can lift our spirits to reach our true potentials and how, without it, it leads to desperation and powerlessness. Charles Revson, founder of the successful cosmetic manufacturing firm Revlon, once said, "In our factory we make lipstick. In our advertising, we sell hope." We could use a little more hope. I think that is why

Pink Halo-halo: A First Glimpse

2010-06-02T12:54:00.003-04:00

As a follow-up to director Jay Altarejos' recent article about his new film called "Pink Halo-halo", here is a trailer that he has shared. This is his entry to the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival to be shown at the CCP from July 9th to the 18th. Can't wait to see the movie....

Director wants kids to see his new film - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos

2010-06-02T12:13:00.001-04:00

Director wants kids to see his new film - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos

Faces by Louie Bello

2010-04-28T22:56:00.001-04:00

Boston-based singer-songwriter Louie Bello recently released his lastest video for his song, Faces. I admit that I haven't heard about him until my friend, Cisco, told me that he had directed another music video. Well, Cisco has been instrumental in introducing me to artists that I wouldn't have heard of.... He has also directed music for Mighty Mystic (Here I Am), and was an extra in Wale's "

80's songs we love or songs that make us want to fall in love again...

2010-04-19T02:33:00.003-04:00

My daughter, Karrol and I were doing our own thing (Karrol with her articles for her blog and I with FV) and to break the monotony and boredom we started to play and listen to some of our favorite 80's music/songs. Here's some of them in no special order: 1.) Jeffrey Osborne - "Stay With Me Tonight 2.) Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up 3.) Rick Astley - Together Forever 4.)

Spot.PH | » Lourd de Veyra: Tara, Party Tayo! | FEATURED This is A Crazy Planets

2010-04-09T14:47:00.000-04:00

Spot.PH | » Lourd de Veyra: Tara, Party Tayo! | FEATURED This is A Crazy Planets

I was a closet New Wave fan | The Philippine Star Lifestyle Features Sunday Life

2010-03-23T13:32:00.003-04:00

By Lucien C. Dy Tioco (The Philippine Star) Updated March 14, 2010 12:00 AM Reminiscing about life in the early ’80s: Author Lucien Dy Tioco recently revisited UST where he received the Arts and Letters AB Gantimpala Award. MANILA, Philippines - My time in college from 1981 to ‘85 was the most exciting

What can we do before Earth’s end of cycle? - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos

2010-03-11T16:26:00.000-05:00

I just read this article posted by Jaime Licauco on 12/01/2009 and thought that the message is quite relevant to our current time and hopefully gain an understanding on how we could live a fuller life. Thankfully, this can be shared easily so I am posting this link to spread his message....What can we do before Earth’s end of cycle? - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos

the thinking woman's heartthrob...

2010-01-31T23:18:00.000-05:00

This was how Colin Firth was described in today's show of Sunday Morning... and I got a big kick out of it. This image of Colin Firth taken from A & E's version of Jane Austen's movie "Pride and Prejudice" has forever been indelibly etched in most of women's memory... after all, don't women who are smart and savvy yet sensitive and romantic wish for a dashingly handsome, rich and smart Mr. Darcy

A Surprise Package...... and other Synchronicities

2010-01-24T16:23:00.002-05:00

Friday, the 22nd, I got from the mail a package and at first thought that this was the book which I have recently ordered online. However, I was surprised when I opened it and found a totally different book instead. The book is titled "2012 and the Shift of Ages: A Guide to the End of the World". This came as a total surprise to me for I have never encountered this title during my online

Liking my Life...

2010-01-24T14:35:00.001-05:00

My friend Susan B. always sends me the coolest and most heartwarming as well as realistic quotes and timeless truths... This is one of them and I love what it says that I'd like to share this with you. Maybe, this will help us assess what is really important in life and not be caught up with all the glitter and glamour of what we know as "life" in this day and age... I would never trade

Darius & Demetrice covers "One for Chance"

2010-01-18T09:44:00.000-05:00

Twins Darius and Demetrice performed on Ellen's show today about a few minutes ago. They sang one of the Jackson Five's hit "One More Chance" and their performance surely reminded me of Michael Jackson when he was also that age. Of course, no one would ever replace MJ, but it is always a treat to be reminded of something good that it still gives you goosebumps to hear it once again though it may

Young at Heart Chorus

2010-01-10T18:38:00.000-05:00

PBS channel is featuring in their "Independent Lens" show a film about a group of seniors from Northampton, MA who belongs to a choral group called "Young at Heart". You can learn more about this group by clicking here. Please check with your local PBS listings for showtime.

The Known Universe

2010-01-01T23:58:00.002-05:00

I would like to thank my colleague from work Jamil for sharing this video. Though this is titled “Known Universe” but the video went out further to outer space where there are vast yet unknown universes that is endless and infinitesimal. That is why I do not understand why humans have to cling to only one dogma, or religion, politics or philosophy when there is so much to learn. We end up in

Time flies and we're almost there... 2010

2009-12-26T22:30:00.001-05:00

My My Time Flies by Enya My! My! Time flies! One step and we're on the moon, next step into the stars My! My! Time flies! Maybe we could be there soon, a one way ticket to mars My! My! Time flies! A man underneath a tree, an apple falls on his head my my time flies a man wrote a symphony, it's 1812 My! My! Time flies! Four guys across abbey road, one forgot to wear shoes My! My! Time flies!

Holiday Greetings to All!

2009-12-25T01:16:00.001-05:00

It is exactly 1:07 A.M. Christmas morning... Hubby and I are still up trying not to sleep yet after a heavy dinner. All the fuss and the hustle of Christmas preparations are now behind us as we now turn our attention to a new year filled with hope and trepidations as to what it may bring us or lead us to. To all who come and visit this site, my wish for us all is that we continue to have hope

Remembering Christmas of days gone by.....

2009-12-07T01:32:00.000-05:00

This year, 2009, for some reason, I have been suddenly remembering and pining for the Christmases of my childhood... those christmases where innocence was the key word to enjoying a holiday, worry-free and going with the flow was the norm. The memories that linger were more of the dishes laden and prepared by the adults in the family. Since my father had many Chinese compadres, he would usually

Neowork counter...

2009-12-07T00:07:00.000-05:00

I am surprise that despite the fact that I haven't been regularly updating my blog or there's really nothing much that I have updated lately, my Neowork counter has been steadily rising everyday... Don't know whether I should be happy with this or whether it is giving me some pressure to write something....

Sixth Sense Technology.... the future is here

2009-11-22T18:32:00.000-05:00

I am not usually excited about any new technologythat comes out especially in its early stages of development. However, this new technology called "Sixth Sense" developed by Pranav Mistry promises to bring more eye-popping and amazing applications of technology that only men of vision would ever thought possible. Wonder how many years from now before we see this on the

Efren Penaflorida is CNN's "2009 Hero of the Year"

2009-11-22T17:14:00.001-05:00

CNN just culminated the awards night for 2009 Hero of the Year and this honor went to the Philippines, Efren Penaflorida. When Efren started this project years ago, there were no awards of this kind yet and now with this recognition, this truly is a testament that no good deed goes unnoticed. It is no secret that my country, the Philippines, despite the fact that we have left the Marcos years

AATheory

2009-11-01T22:02:00.000-05:00

Daughter Karrol is now also a contributing writer for a new online site called "AATheory". AA stands for Asian-American and this site was created by Ellie Lee (of Ellie Meets Talent), who together with other recruited AA writers, serve to feature and highlight Asian-Americans in their field of greatness and accomplishments and bring them together in one online reader site. Check out AATheory's

Efren Penaflorida: an unlikely hero....

2009-11-01T17:49:00.001-05:00

There is a well-known adage that says "We must be the change we want to see in the world". Popularly attributed to Mahatma Gandhi, he did indeed embody the changes that he wanted to happen in his beloved India by his practice of civil disobedience through non-violence. In his lifetime and generation, he set the example for his countrymen to see that something can be achieved with enough

Bamboo and Blossoms: The Fall Chrysanthemum Show

2009-10-18T01:04:00.001-04:00

The Smith College's Botanic Garden will be holding its annual fall Chrysanthemum show at the Lyman Plant House and this year's theme will include bamboo sculptures. The actual date for the flower show will be from Nov. 7 through the 22nd. However, in conjunction with the flower show there is also an on-going photo exhibit from Oct. 17 until Dec. 15th of photographer Paul Meyer called "Exhibition:

The National Parks: America's Best Idea, a documentary by Ken Burns

2009-10-04T23:22:00.000-04:00

I spent this past weekend watching Ken Burns' latest masterpiece of a documentary called "The National Parks: America's Best Ideas" which ran a marathon of the series. For me it was worth spending half of the day completely enthralled since this latest work of Mr. Burns and his collaborators specifically Duncan Dayton is something that should have been done a long time ago. Even with the

The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown

2009-09-27T23:49:00.001-04:00

The Lost Symbol, Dan Brown's highly anticipated book made it's debut last September 15th and according to the news media, it sold a million dollar copies on the first day alone of it's release. Although I was eagerly awaiting the release of the book, I haven't really been following any news about it so I just learned recently before its release, that the book will weave around the Freemasons

Bea is 20 ....

2009-09-10T18:45:00.001-04:00

My niece Bea just celebrated a birthday.... Here's a video that my sister & her Mom (moonyeen) made. Happy Birthday, Bea! Make an on-line slide show at www.OneTrueMedia.com

New England Fall In The Air...

2009-09-07T12:35:00.001-04:00

Woke up this morning and there was a strong chill in the air. We didn't turn the air-conditioning on and only have one window open throughout the house, but boy! it really did make me freeze this morning. It's September and this time of the year it's expected that after summer comes fall. Too bad, that summer here in the Northeast is too short you wont even know that it has come and gone. I

Sakon Thai Restaurant

2009-08-30T23:32:00.006-04:00

If you are in the Philippines and you are somewhere in the vicinity of the South Luzon tollway in Sta Rosa, Laguna you might have seen the Sakon Thai Restaurant at the Total Gas station. This is a Thai restaurant owned and operated by my cousin Eric. According to my cousin, he started with just one cart at a mall and he did everything: from cooking, to dish-washing, marketing and management.

Thank you, Sen. Ted Kennedy!

2009-08-29T16:49:00.001-04:00

I am sure that a lot of people would share the same sentiments that I have and would like to take this opportunity to thank the late Senator Ted Kennedy for his service. Let us also not forget that his work took a toll in his personal and family life but in the end, he made up for it by leaving a legacy that we might never see again in our lifetime. A wonderful tribute has been created online by

Marriage by Kahlil Gibran

2009-08-24T15:24:00.001-04:00

Here is what the mystic poet, Kahlil Gibran, wrote about "Marriage" in his best selling book "The Prophet": On Marriage - Kahlil Gibran You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore. You shall be together when the white wings of death scatter your days. Ay, you shall be together even in the silent memory of God. But let there be spaces in your togetherness, And let the winds

Altarejos Family of Massachusetts in 2008

2009-08-17T00:49:00.003-04:00

Finally after months of trial, error and utter frustration, I was able to upload this video that I've been working on since early January to Youtube. This is just a compilation of family, relatives and friends' photos in 2008. Patience is indeed a virtue... you get rewarded after months of waiting till the time is right :)))))))

"Manila" by Amber Davis

2009-08-14T18:30:00.003-04:00

I didn't break a sweat searching for this song... and I found the lyrics and the singer... Amber Davis.Thanks to zsazsa1961 for sharing.

Getting homesick for the motherland....

2009-08-14T17:54:00.002-04:00

This video makes me want to go home...... baaadddllllllyyyy! Watch it and you'll know why...Watch Planning a Visit to Manila (Philippines) in Travel Videos | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.comNow, I can't get the song off my head:"Babalik ako sa Manila, ManilaBabalik ako sa Manila, ManilaBabalik ako, babalik akosa Manila, Manila, Manila"might as well be my mantra until I finally go back

Big Dog Art

2009-08-09T23:54:00.006-04:00

Anyone driving thru 495 from the North going South would be familiar with the huge dog standing by this big patch of land off of exit 48 going towards Ward Hill in Haverhill. I remember getting excited whenever I see this dog not because I am a dog lover myself but because I love the art work and I am also curious as to why somebody would put this up along the highway. I even began to think that

Tell Yourself by Clazziquai (Live)

2009-08-05T00:28:00.002-04:00

I am so psyched.... here's a live performance of Clazziquai's new song and my personal favorite, "Tell Yourself". It's wonderful to watch "Mr Smoothie" himself, Alex, singing live with Horan and DJ Clazzi. Love it, love it, love it!!!!!!

Soles of Haverhill... That's what's happening in Haverhill, Massachusetts

2009-08-04T23:23:00.002-04:00

The town of Haverhill, Massachusetts came together this year and decided to hold an art event to be participated by the community. As written in their mission statement: Soles of Haverhill “Shoe-la-bration” presents a genuine opportunity to be involved with a first-time community art celebration event. The community will be involved in an unforgettable experience: participating in a

Corazon Cojuango-Aquino: The Housewife Who Became A President

2009-07-31T23:34:00.003-04:00

Former Philippine president, Maria Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino, died early Saturday morning, August 1st 2009. After battling with cancer for a year,Tita Cory as she is lovingly called finally succumbed to her illness. A month before, people in the Philippines have already been doing prayer rallies and holding masses for her after they have learned that her condition turned for the worse. Nothing

My Jams

2009-07-30T00:56:00.003-04:00

Here are videos of some of my favorite tunes. You'll notice that these jams have one artist in common... Kanye West. No, I am not really a Kanye fan but it just so happened that some of his collaborations with other artists got some grooves to it that I like. I'm not really fond of the videos but I hope that most people get pass the visuals and appreciate the music more. Walking on the Moon by

Dangerous: CPRDC's new tribute to Michael Jackson

2009-07-27T21:09:00.003-04:00

To say that Filipinos love anything and everything Michael Jackson is an understatement. A new video was released a day ago with the CPRDC inmates dancing to a medley of Michael's song. Some have maligned and critized these performances but I believe that millions more have also enjoyed and appreciated it for what its worth. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Also, the dancing gets better and

Kuroshio Sea

2009-07-19T11:28:00.006-04:00

This video of the main tank taken from Okinawa's Churaumi Aquarium in Japan is so breathakingly beautiful and mesmerizing. Considered to be the 2nd largest tank, second only to the Georgia Aquarium located here in Atlanta, Georgia, USA the video captures what goes on under the sea set to an enthralling music background ("Please Don't Go" by Barcelona). Thanks to Jon Rawlinson for sharing. Don't

Tell Yourself by Clazziquai

2009-07-16T22:36:00.005-04:00

Clazziquai's recently released cd is called Mucho Punk. I don't know what the story behind the title and I am sure that anybody curious enough will find the answer somewhere out there. I've listened to the music in the cd and so far only one has really peaked my interest and this is track #4 entitled "Tell Yourself". All I can say is that this song could easily be identified as a Clazziquai song.

The North End: Boston's Little Italy

2009-07-16T11:03:00.007-04:00

I found this nice link to the North End in Boston which is known to be Boston's little Italy. I was searching for other notable restaurants in the area and discovered this link which is rather cool since it gives its viewer a street view of the North End. I thought that this was a brilliant move to draw people to this area and familiarize themselves with the ins and outs of Boston's little

"Daydreaming" by Alex

2009-07-15T22:36:00.004-04:00

One of my favorite songs from Korean music artist, Alex, of the famous group Clazziquai is "Daydreaming". This song was in his first solo album "Vintage Romance" and listening to this song truly gives you that feeling of old-fashioned romance when love was pure and simple and not as complicated and perverse by this generation's standard. The song is sung in English and the Korean language but

Wonder Girls in Boston

2009-07-13T22:28:00.004-04:00

Korea's number one girl group "Wonder Girls" will be the opening act for the Jonas Brothers' concert this Friday & Saturday, July 17th & 18th at the TD Bank North Garden in Boston. The girls were invited by one of the brothers to open for them in some of their concert shows in their 53 cities tour. Boston just happened to be one of them so when an opportunity for fans came up to meet with the

Wale's "Chillin" in Boston & DC

2009-07-05T11:59:00.004-04:00

I wouldn't have heard of this guy, Wale (wah-lay) if not for my good friend, Cisco Santiago. This time instead of being in the director's helm (Mighty Mystic's "Here I Am") Cisco's in several scenes (the club scene) in the MTV video made for Wale's song "Chillin". This song also features Lady Gaga and I think that this is a good move in order to appeal to more listeners. This video was filmed

CPRDC's Tribute to Michael Jackson

2009-06-27T20:08:00.004-04:00

CPRDC or the Cebu Provincial Rehabilitation and Detention Center which is a maximum security prison located in the province of Cebu, Philippines made viral history on the world wide web when Byron Garcia uploaded a video of its prison inmates doing a dance routine to the music of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in 2007. The days and months ahead catapulted the prison and its inmates to world fame.

Michael Jackson "The King of Pop Music" (1958 - 2009)

2009-06-25T22:43:00.012-04:00

Hubby and I were on the road heading for home and with the usual bantering, sharing of stories about our work day and singing with the music on the radio, our boring drive home was suddenly hampered by the dj suddenly cutting in between a song like he was talking to a CB radio. After recovering from what was actually going on, we heard the dj's conversation with the other person about Michael

New face

2009-05-17T23:43:00.004-04:00

Finally, my blog template has been changed and updated, thanks to my daughter Karrol for doing most of the work and teaching me some new tips and tricks. Also, a big thank you to "The Cutest Blog on the Block" for their beautiful blog templates. Visit their site and you'll know what I mean. In the meantime, I am so loving the new template. Hope you like looking at it too.

Dalai Lama's visit to Massachusetts

2009-05-04T00:06:00.001-04:00

Thank you, Giein

2009-04-12T23:03:00.004-04:00

My friend Giein has left me a very nice message on her website, Korean Paper Arts. Thank you, Giein, for your words of encouragement and for reminding me once again that like nature itself, some things have to go to give way for the new.An excerpt from her message:'Did you see a dead tree which doesn't have a wound?A flower which blooms on a young tree is beautiful.But a flower which blooms on a

"Keys"

2009-04-06T17:24:00.003-04:00

Keys from Reel 13 on Vimeo.This short film is so beautifully executed: the music (adapted from Franz Schubert's opus), the dance and the actions all convey emotions even if the characters are portrayed by the piano keys. Dance movements are so precise and sharp that for a while there you forget that you are not watching humans dancing. Even a simple movement like walking is done in a provocative

Nina Paley and her "Sita Sings the Blues"

2009-03-08T17:15:00.004-04:00

I don't know where to begin.... should I talk about the creator first or should I introduce her body of work first? Yes, the proverbial chicken vs the egg mystery. However, in the end I decided to talk about Nina Paley first since there would be nothing of her masterpiece without the artist's imagination and rendition of her creation.Nina Paley describes herself as America's Best-Loved Unknown

Her Morning Elegance

2009-03-08T16:48:00.003-04:00

I am just so loving this video from singer-songwriter Oren Lavie. The video is so captivating and the music is beautifully haunting.Oren Lavie - Her Morning EleganceSun been down for daysA pretty flower in a vaseA slipper by the fireplaceA cello lying in it's caseSoon she's down the stairsHer morning elegance she wearsThe sound of water makes her dreamAwoken by a cloud of steamShe pours a

Dalai Lama in Massachusetts

2009-03-01T15:21:00.007-05:00

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet will visit Massachusetts on May 2nd 2009. He will give a public talk at Gillette Stadium, located at Foxborough, MA. Please visit the Tibetan Association of Boston to get more information on tickets and other important details...Photo credits: www.albertsc.com/images/dalai_lama.jpg

2009 Photos ... so far

2009-02-21T23:09:00.006-05:00

New photos for 2009 in Flickr...Winter snow photos included here were taken in front and back of our house in Haverhill(deers and trees), restaurants and stores in Lawrence and Northampton Massachusetts, etc...

Have you had your fill of No Reservations, yet?

2009-02-18T14:07:00.006-05:00

This was the video that made it happen:Okey, Anthony Bourdain as we now know has been to the Philippines and has experienced the sights, sounds, smell and the taste of the Philippines. Like any pinoy foodie who is always proud of their country's culinary diversity, I have always thought that if given the chance, I would gladly show people like Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern around my home

No Reservations in the Philippines

2009-02-15T18:39:00.006-05:00

Hurray!!! My wish has been finally fulfilled... Anthony Bourdain finally filmed an episode of his famous show, No Reservations, in the Philippines and it is showing here on the Eastern US, Monday, 02/16/2009. I know that last year he had a contest asking his fans to send in their videos explaining why Anthony should go to their respective motherlands to experience their native country's'

Valentine's Day with Happy Slip

2009-02-14T13:18:00.005-05:00

Happy Slip did it again.... another funny slip about valentine's day (and how it can get out of hand... ;))This is going to be another classic "Happy Slip". Hope you get a big kick out of it just like I did.

"Toucholic" by Jang Geun Suk

2009-02-08T12:56:00.005-05:00

I am just so lovin' this music/commercial video of Jang Geun Suk (of "Yepptic & Haptic Love" drama) entitled "Toucholic". I think the vid is cute and as dramabeans commented "cheesy" at the same time.... but we still love it anyways.

Rin on the Rox at Ellen's show

2009-02-04T17:22:00.002-05:00

Here's a video of Rin on the Rox at Ellen's show yesterday, February 3rd. Wish they could have showcased more of their talent than the short spot given them. Oh well, it's not my show.... Enjoy it anyways.

Mighty Mystic's "Here I Am"

2009-02-01T14:51:00.007-05:00

If you haven't heard of "Mighty Mystic", it's about time you do. Another rising Reggae singer-songwriter, Mystic is gaining recognition for his music and his message. Check out his website for more information and also listen to his music site which plays full songs and not just clips.His latest single "Here I am" which features Shaggy ("Bombastic" and "It Wasn't Me" fame) and the beautiful LeLie

Rin on the Rox

2009-02-01T14:03:00.004-05:00

Another sensation causing a buzz in youtube nowadays is the duo called "Rin on the Rox". The duo, Erin and Roxanne, are both Filipino-Americans residing in California. On Ellen's show, they were introduced as singers singing in the bathroom and this causes the viewers to laugh but once you hear these ladies sing, there is really nothing to laugh about but instead one is caught in awe of their

Pass the Peace

2009-01-26T21:19:00.001-05:00

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SMS jokes (for Pinoys only)

2009-01-11T21:43:00.003-05:00

SMS jokes from Maruism.comToto: “Pangarap ko, kumita ng P250,000 monthly gaya ni daddy!”Juvy: “Wow! Ganyan kalaki ang kinikita ng daddy mo?”Toto: “Hindi! Yan din ang pangarap niya!”* * * *Lito: “Pare, ano ba ang kaibahan ng H2O sa CO2? ”Joseph: “Diyos ko naman! Di mo ba alam ‘yun?! Ang H2O ay water! At ang CO2… cold water.”* * * *Usapan ng dalawang bata… Junjun: “Magaling ang tatay ko! Alam

Face time at Facebook

2009-01-11T13:50:00.003-05:00

I finally succumbed to numerous requests or invites from family and friends to join Facebook. I've been trying to hold off on this since I feel that there's too much out there on the web and right now I feel that I'm "burned out" and have become uninterested... jaded perhaps? Anyways, I'm there and hopefully, I'll be able to catch up in the life and times of people I know.

Fran and Freba

2009-01-11T13:37:00.003-05:00

Clearly, one of my favorite skit in last night's Saturday Night Live show. It was their first show for 2009 and I am glad that it was crazy enough to hold my attention. Neil Patrick Harris showed his versatility as a performer. I vote that SNL make him one of their favorite repeat guest hosts like Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken and Alec Baldwin who never fail to entertain whenever they are in the

Best Wishes for "2009"

2009-01-03T15:14:00.001-05:00

Make a Smilebox postcard

retired...

2008-12-29T17:28:00.003-05:00

I am going to take these out of my site to make way for new ones. Thanks for making my blog look cool.

What will the new year bring?

2008-12-29T16:20:00.007-05:00

Most of what has been predicted has come to pass... and most of the world is in a total state of shock and then denial. Only a few who have learned and taken the time to commune with the inner self are prepared for what is in store for all of us...I take comfort in the words of my friend, Giein, for this special wish that she has sent to me and my family.Thank you, my friend!!!

Taos pusong pasasalamat!

2008-09-02T22:54:00.001-04:00

This blog was supposed to come out the day after my hubby had his b-day but unfortunately, I didn't get past the title of my entry and so it stayed that way for 4 weeks. Four weeks, can you believe that??????But anyway, the entry is supposed to be addressed to all relatives and friends who sent their well-wishes to my hubby and since I am the one who usually takes care of all this social

Open letter to my friend, Giein

2008-08-31T21:52:00.004-04:00

Early this year during my youngest daughter's winter break from college, we accidentally stumbled upon the AZN (Asian) channel showing an episode of Coffee Prince. Funny how my daughter was drawn to it as she my husband watched it mesmerized (I guessed you have to be if you have to read the hardsubs to be able to understand what's going on). Though I was in the room with them, I was so busy with

Spandau Ballet's "True" or PM Dawn's "Set Adrift in Memory Bliss"

2008-08-31T15:11:00.003-04:00

I had Spandau Ballet featured before in my blog early on and also featured some of my fave music from the band. True being my top choice always brings some sort of nostalgic feelings that would automatically make me stop on my tracks or whatever it is that I'm in the middle of and just drift towards the time when the song became known to me. Hmm! right now I can't think whether something

Good Vibrations

2008-08-30T22:49:00.002-04:00

I haven't had music in my blog for sometime now. Might as well start with this dance tune by Marky Mark released in 1991 called "Good Vibrations". This brings back good music in the early '90s. @import url(http://beemp3.com/player/embed.css); Marky Mark Wahlberg - Good Vibrations (1991) Found at bee mp3 search engine

and then the fight started...

2008-08-30T17:13:00.006-04:00

When I got home last night, my wife demanded that I take her some place expensive....so, I took her to a gas station.And then the fight started.... ************************************************************ After retiring, I went to the Social Security office to apply for Social Security. The woman behind the counter asked me for my driver's license to verify my age. I looked in

Back at Blog...

2008-06-08T12:38:00.003-04:00

Hello All!First of all, my apologies to those who have visited this site every now and then and mostly to those who have left messages. The past months was full of activities either of the social and familial kind, work-related and just plain exhaustion from trying to multi-task. I guess that age and its accompanying physical deterioration which no amount of mind-bending and altering mantras

Thanksgiving 2007 with the Altarejos'

2007-11-23T15:01:00.000-05:00

Make a slide show, scrapbook, or ecardThanksgiving as always was spent at home with family and friends. We are always thankful of what we have in our lives; a good job, healthy kids, a house to go home to, loved ones and most of all friends (old and new) who make our lives more interesting and colourful. The Altarejos' would like to thank our guests: the Boados (Ching, Cel, Melissa, Zach and

Aim for Awesome!!!

2007-11-12T20:48:00.000-05:00

Just added recently to my "must visit links" is Vern's blog Aim for Awesome.Visit his site and you'll see why...

Beware of Wild Animals...

2007-11-04T18:40:00.000-05:00

Halloween may have come and gone, but these photos of adorable babies in costumes will live forever...I wonder why adults don't look this cute when they are wearing costumes???? Hmmmm!Source: Mimoza P

Clever Ads from around the world...

2007-11-04T17:50:00.000-05:00

A print of a cup of Folgers coffee was placed on top of manholecovers in New York City, USA. Holes on the print allow the steam to come out. Wording around the cup reads, "Hey, City That Never Sleeps. Wake up. Folgers."An innovative idea on a large billboard in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It really makes people want to grab that "Heineken".Life-size stickers of people were stuck on automatic sliding

IF YOU WERE A LITTLE GIRL IN THE 70'S...... (How many of these do you remember???)

2007-10-27T18:35:00.000-04:00

You had that Fisher Price Doctor's Kit with a stethoscope that actually worked.You owned a bicycle with a banana seat and a plastic basket with flowers on it. You learned to skate with actual skates (not roller blades) that had metal wheels. You thought Gopher from Love Boat was cute (Admit it!) You had nightmares after watching Fantasy Island . You had either a 'bowl cut' or 'pixie', not to

Ellie Crystal of Crystalinks

2007-10-27T12:43:00.000-04:00

I discovered Ellie Crystal's website in 1995. That was also the time when our office finally converted to PCs and work has never been the same. Working as a switchboard operator during that time, the way to pass the time in between calls was either read a book or do other stuff that can while away the boredom.The PC was heaven sent especially to me and I really learned a lot. Crystalinks was

Full Moon in Taurus...

2007-10-25T22:56:00.000-04:00

Here is another article I found on Crystalinks website entitled "Full Moon in Taurus" (Thursday, October 25th 2007). This is such a beautiful and enlightening piece of writing since the writer has captured the essence of what Taurus innate character and desire is. Being a Taurus myself, the writer hit the right spot and showed how intuitive she is. To better understand what I am talking about you

To all you Boston Red Sox fans....

2007-10-25T22:26:00.000-04:00

This photoshop photos was emailed to me by our good friend, Anish, who is out in Novato, California and has no one to share the passion for the Red Sox out there. Poor Nishi, hope he finds a bar in Chico, CA which will show the game on TV.Meanwhile, here's a site from my favorite daily blog, Crystalinks, of a Boston Red Sox fan who lives in New York city and gets to blog about his favorite team.

"Senior Moments"

2007-10-22T18:09:00.000-04:00

An elderly gentleman...Had serious hearing problems for a number of years. He went to the doctor and the doctor was able to have him fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed the gentleman to hear 100% . The elderly gentleman went back in a month to the doctor and the doctor said, 'Your hearing is perfect. Your family must be really pleased that you can hear again.' The gentleman replied, 'Oh

ONE FOR THE GIRLS!!

2007-10-22T17:34:00.000-04:00

A woman was in town on a shopping trip. She began her day finding the most perfect shoes in the first shop and a beautiful dress on sale in the second. In the third everything had just been reduced to a fiver when her mobile phone rang. It was a female doctor notifying her that her husband had just been in a terrible accident and was in critical condition and in the ICU. The woman told the

Randy Pausch' Inspirational Talk

2007-10-22T16:52:00.000-04:00

I first heard of Randy Pausch one morning in September. He was featured in "Good Morning America" as a professor who gave what is perceived to be his final talk/lecture since Randy is "dying" of pancreatic cancer. The talk that he gave cause a great buzz in the world of media and most of all in the consciousness of humanity.I was not able to listen to the full lecture the first time, but now that

Le Petit Bistro - Rhinebeck, NY

2007-10-20T22:24:00.000-04:00

Our family doesn't usually frequent French restaurants. I don't know... maybe it has something to do with French restaurants being so hoity-toity or too classy for our taste, the hard to pronounce menu and the price.We were at Rhinebeck, NY last Oct. 4th and after our visit at Omega Institute, my husband, mother and I were ready for a satisfying dinner before we go back to our bed and breakfast

So you think you can't dance??? Watch this...

2007-10-20T20:31:00.000-04:00

Next time you complain that you don't know how to dance, remember this guy and be reminded that it is only a state of mind. If he can do it, so can the rest of us.

Hand Shadow Puppetry - Raymond Crowe

2007-10-20T18:44:00.000-04:00

This was sent to me via email and I felt that it would be a shame not to share it with you. This was a performance done by Raymond Crowe who calls himself an "Unusualist". Visit his website and you'll know why. He is a performer from Australia and did this presentation at the Helpmann Awards 2007 that was held in Australia. The said award recognizes the distinguished artistic achievement and

Latest from Happy Slip... "Lola in trouble"

2007-10-18T23:43:00.000-04:00

OMG!!! this latest video from Christine is really and seriously funny. The more I watch it, the better it gets... Nakakaloka talaga si Lola...

Children are really funny... if you let them be.

2007-10-14T00:28:00.000-04:00

That's why we love kids...God bless them all!XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX*Thanks again to Merlin for sharing this joke.

Carving Pumpkins... it's that time of the year, again.

2007-10-13T22:41:00.000-04:00

If you're stumped with ideas on how to carve your pumpkin, here's some ideas that might inspire you. Watch out Martha Stewart... this is not a "good thing". "Help! help me please!!!" Joker Pumpkin "This will take some time to clean..." "Ooops! I think I caught something!" Whopper Pumpkin Franken Pumpkin Pumpkin Hangover Side-splitting Pumpkin Gargoyle Pumpkin "They eat their own... mwa

Rico Mambo....yah!

2007-10-13T17:11:00.000-04:00

Byron Garcia has added this video a few days ago, this time the CPRDC dancers are dancing to "Rico Mambo" from the 80's band, Breakfast Club. This is one of my favorites in the 80's and am glad to be reminded of this again. Enjoy the video... there's no bad dancer here at all.

Pinoy Joke...funny, funny, funny

2007-09-29T20:11:00.000-04:00

PAL Pre-Landing AnnouncementPAL Stewardess: "We're now preparing to land at San Francisco International Airport. Kindly straighten up your seats, turn off allelectronic gadgets, pull up your window shades and buckle up forsafety. We hope you enjoyed flying with us as much as we did.""Sa wikang atin po, tayo po ay papalapag na sa paliparangpangkalawakang internasyonal ng San Francisco. Paalala po