My 8105-day Old Brain

Been busy and sick but....

2009-10-18T22:38:00.001+08:00

Just uploaded more items. Also updated other albums with item prices. ^_^ http://kikayemporium.multiply.com/photos

New Jewelry Uploads for Our Online Store!

2009-10-14T02:08:00.002+08:00

Kindly check out http://kikayemporium.multiply.com/photos to see our latest uploads.

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2009-10-06T22:13:00.000+08:00

My sister and I finally decided what type of business we'd like to get into.
Will post more updates soon

Useless Blog Entry

2009-10-05T14:03:00.002+08:00

I'm going back to work later tonight.
Hopefully things will go smoothly.
Pray that it doesn't rain.
I wonder when our sched will change...
La lang...

Payment From My Search Funds

2009-10-04T21:47:00.005+08:00

Finally got my payment from My Search Funds.
They decided to give all earnings starting from Aug 1 to charity so they paid out all the members' earnings, whether they reached the minimum payout of 20GBP or not.
I got 12.04GBP or $17.61.
Not bad, right?

Twitter Galore...

2009-10-04T14:28:00.003+08:00

I decided to sign-up with Twitter last night.
I'm starting to realize why people are addicted to it.
Already followed a bunch of other people.
Follow me and I'll follow you back. ^_^
http://twitter.com/squeekar

Please Find it in Your Hearts to Help...Updated

2009-10-03T16:01:00.010+08:00

People are encouraged to help the victims of the typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng.
Some areas in the country are still flooded.
They need food, clothes and medicine to survive.
It can be in the form of monetary or in-kind donations.
Various organizations and private citizens are accepting donations.

Here's a list of some of them:

Philippine National Red Cross
UNICEF
Chuvaness
Philippine Aid Society
World Food Programme
Ayala Foundation
ABS-CBN Foundation
Kapuso Foundation
PAWS

I decided to give my donation to Chuvaness. She plans on using the money to purchase some slippers and pails so that the victims could use something to clean up their homes. She also bought disposable undies for the victims and 5,000php will be given to Miguel Asuela who lost his entire family to the Ondoy.

Here's an additional list of places where you can drop-off your donations and people to contact:

1. 7-11 stores
2. Brainbeam Events, Inc. 2/F MB Aguirre Cornerhs Bldg,15 Pres Ave cor Elizalde Sts, BF Homes Paranaque across the old Caltex in BF. Will accept relief goods.
3. Jollibee branches in Metro Manila – drop off point
4. Smart Wireless Centers – SM Fairview, SM North EDSA, Gateway Mall Cubao, AliMall Cubao, SM Megamall, SM Muntinlupa, SM Bicutan, SM Sucat, Festival Mall Alabang, Alabang Town Center and SM Southmall. Will accept cash or goods.
5. Total gas stations- drop off point
6. Vivere Suites 5102 Ridgeway Avenue, Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Contact (+632-7717777) for inquiries or drop off at concierge area. Will accept relief goods.
7. SOUTH: Accepting relief goods in SOUTH AREA. Please contact Anne at (+632915-2854240)

Every peso counts, folks.
Please help.
Imagine if it was you.

Another One...

2009-10-02T17:00:00.002+08:00

Another typhoon has hit the Philippines.
Please pray for all those who are affected.
It's a sign that we should take better care of our environment.

Bored...

2009-10-01T17:59:00.003+08:00

I've already missed a lot of days at work and I'm quite bored at home.
I can't even think of an interesting subject to blog about.
Everyone's talking about the flood but I don't want to get into that.
It's depressing.

I'm Baaack...

2009-10-01T00:51:00.002+08:00

My PC is finally fixed!
Turns out that I needed to have my processor overclocked and buy a new cord for my CPU.
I'm so glad to be back online. ^_^

Aaaaaargh!!!!!

2009-09-27T17:40:00.003+08:00

My computer is on the fritz so I have to make do with my sister's crappy laptop.
I hate it.
I think there's something wrong with my PC's powersupply.
Must get it fixed ASAP.
Can't do my normal surfing habits this way.
My sister's laptop's keyboard isn't functioning well.
It's so frustrating!

Rain, rain go away...

2009-09-26T16:59:00.002+08:00

It's raining really hard here in Laguna.
This sucks.
Wasn't able to go to my EEG appointment.
Our streets are already flooded.
It's horrible when it rains like this.
A lot of people suffer.
I wish the rain would stop soon... :(

They've Got It All For Us!

2009-09-26T16:22:00.006+08:00

My family decided to get lunch at the mall to celebrate what would've been my parents' 33rd wedding anniversary.
We ate at Rai-rai Ken (hated the fact that they dudn't have matching spoons and forks. Buti na lang may chopsticks) and my sister and I went shopping at SM.
I had difficulty shopping for stuff 'coz of my swollen hand.
Here are some pics of our day:

At Rai-rai Ken:

Stuff we bought:
shoes,pants, bags, baby clothes, some toiletries, etc...

Ouch

2009-09-25T22:35:00.001+08:00

My hand has been sore for the past 24hrs.
Can't type much.
Hurts.
MRI technician must've injected the meds wrong.

Lady Gaga Quotes

2009-09-25T22:09:00.003+08:00

-Some artists are working to buy the mansion or whatever the element of fame must bear, but I spend all my money on my show.

-Writing a record is like dating a few men at once. You take them to the same restaurants to see if they measure up, and at some point you decide who you like best. When you make music or write or create, it's really your job to have mind-blowing, irresponsible, condomless sex with whatever idea it is you're writing about at the time.

-I think that fashion and music go hand-in-hand, and they always should. It's the artist's job to create imagery that matches the music—something powerful that will really grab the audience and create a memorable impression. I think they're very intertwined, and I'm part of that too.

-The Fame is about how anyone can feel famous. Pop culture is art. It doesn’t make you cool to hate pop culture, so I embraced it and you hear it all over The Fame. But, it’s a sharable fame. I want to invite you all to the party. I want people to feel a part of this lifestyle.

Leonardo Dicaprio Quotes

2009-09-24T13:41:00.003+08:00

-I've never been Romeo who meets a girl and falls for her immediately. It's been a much slower process for me each time I've gone into a relationship.

-If you can do what you do best and be happy, you're further along in life than most people.

-The best thing about acting is that I get to lose myself in another character and actually get paid for it... It's a great outlet. I'm not really sure who I am - it seems I change every day.

-The good thing about acting is that it always keeps you on your toes... It's not like any other job where you can go in and do the same thing as yesterday.

-To believe in love, to be ready to give up anything for it, to be willing to risk your life for it, is the ultimate tragedy.

How Do You Take Care of Your Feet?

2009-09-24T13:27:00.002+08:00

I noticed that the soles of my feet weren't as soft as they were before.
I am now taking more time to care for my feet and I'm currently using the products seen above.
I'm not really into getting a foot spa done at a salon so I usually just do it myself at home.
I was wondering if anyone out there could kindly suggest better foot care products since the ones I'm using now doesn't seem to be doing a good job.
Thanks. ^_^

I Hate Hospitals

2009-09-23T21:13:00.006+08:00

I hate hospitals.
They smell funny and make me feel queasy.
Sure they help a lot of people there but a lot of people also die there.
Got an MRI.
Had to stay still for 45mins.
And then this woman had a hard time looking for a good vein on my hand and it hurt.
Wish I didn't have to go back on Saturday.
This time for an EEG.
Good thing I had health insurance.
The total bill was almost 15k.
Yowza.
Being sick is expensive.

Inside My Bag...

2009-09-23T20:32:00.006+08:00

I've been trying to organize my bag but I just can't seem to do it.
I always have things just sprawled inside which is why it takes time for me to find things in there. ^_^
Anyway, thought I'd share the contents of my bag with you.

The Bag (bought it at a sale in SM. 50% off ^_^)

The items:
1-Cutesie mirror (had to be big so that my face could fit)
2-Loreal Elseve Intensive Care Serum (to help tame my ever so frizzy hair)
3-Johnson's baby powder (keeps me fresh)
4-coin purse from my sister (souvenir from Thailand)
5-Earphones (for my phone, cant keep this one looking organized)
6-medicine kit (contains Biogesic, mefenamic acid, Buscopan, Alaxan,Diatabs, Decolgen, Tuseran, Meloxicam, celestamine and Plasil)
7-Sony Ericsson W910i (my Globe phone)
8-Motorola V3i (my Smart phone)
9-Eliana lip gloss and lip color
10-My office ID
11-Maybelline face powder (for shine-free prettiness)
12-Nivea face sunblock (gotta protect my skin)
13-Alcogel (my favorite hand sanitizer brand))
14-comb (I should really buy a new one, this one is tacky)
15-house keys (w/ panda keychain, heavy but cute)
16-umbrella (bought it for 50php during a surprise rain shower)
17-white hanky
18-wallet (an old freebie from Levi's)

Cute Items

2009-09-22T15:41:00.003+08:00

My boyfriend accompanied me to the hospital today and we came across this store that sold the cutest little items. They only cost 15-20php per item. I would've bought more if I had brought more cash with me. Must remember to go back. ^_^

Madoona Quotes

2009-09-22T15:23:00.003+08:00

-To be brave is to love someone unconditionally, without expecting anything in return. To just give. That takes courage; because we don't want to fall on our faces or leave ourselves open to hurt.

-I'm tough, I'm ambitious, and I know exactly what I want. If that makes me a bitch, okay.

- Sometimes you have to be a bitch to get things done.

-I'd like to think I am taking people on a journey; I am not just entertaining people, but giving them something to think about when they leave.

-I think the ultimate challenge is to have some kind of style and grace, even though you haven't got money, or standing in society, or formal education. I had a very middle, lower-middle class sort of upbringing, but I identify with people who've had, at some point in their lives to struggle to survive. It adds another color to your character.

- It is difficult to believe in a religion that places such a high premium on chastity and virginity.

-I think that life is a paradox and you have to embrace that in your work and your belief systems ... you can't be a literalist, and that's the trouble that people always find themselves in. That's why people always hit a wall with any of my stuff, because you can't take it literally.

Because I'm Dizzy and Bored...

2009-09-21T19:21:00.003+08:00

Just a bunch of random stuff...
I'm off from work since I'm still feeling dizzy.
Haven't had the chance to go to the hospital to have my MRI yet.
Too Lazy.
Oi vei...
Just some tests I took online:

You Are Lightning

Beautiful yet dangerous
People will stop and watch you when you appear
Even though you're capable of random violence
You are best known for: your power
Your dominant state: performing

What Type of Weather Are You?

Your Name is Green

Your name tells people that you are harmonious and balanced. You've got it together, and it shows.
You are hopeful and optimistic. You know it's not over until it's over, and you keep fighting until the end.
People see you as peaceful to the point of being zen. You won't allow anything to get under your skin.
You struggle with envy at times, but you never let it show. You believe that jealousy is a weakness, and you try not to let yourself indulge in it.

What Color Is Your Name?

Your Preppy Name Is: Emmons Steele Olney the Fifth

But most people know you as Buffy

What's Your Preppy Name?

Your Pimp Name Is: Sugar Lips Money

Your pimp hand is strong!

What's Your Pimp Name?

You Will Be A Modern Bride!

While you aren't ready to throw away all wedding traditions, you want a wedding with a twist
You're more inspired by celebrity weddings on E! than from bridal magazines
Whether this means getting married on the beach barefoot or a mariachi band for the reception...
Your wedding will be a blend of old and new - white dress cocktail, personalized vows, whatever suites you!!!

What Kind of Bride Will You Be?

Your Psyche is Orange

You are a total hedonist. If it can bring you pleasure, you love it.
You love life, and your energy inspires others to find their own personal source of joy.
Creative and optimistic, you can also show great purpose and focus.
When you are too orange: you overindulge in every temptation - yet you are not satisfied
When you don't have enough orange: you can't find happiness anywhere, and your life seems empty

What Color Is Your Psyche?

You Run Through Life

Your journey through life energetic, fast paced, and spontaneous.
You like to live for the moment, and you always prefer taking action to sitting still.
You crave a lot of freedom in your life. You can feel burdened by too make rules and responsibilities.
If you can do things your own way, you're really are able to shine. You are very good at understanding the world.

How Do You Travel Through Life?

Your Love Life is Like Casablanca

"Kiss me. Kiss me as if it were the last time."
For you, love is never finished. If you've loved someone once, you'll always love them.
You're an old fashioned romantic... even if your relationships don't end up as romantic as you'd like.
Your love style: Traditional and understated
Your Hollywood Ending Will Be: Complicated and ambiguous

What Movie Is Your Love Life Like?

Review:Up (Spoiler-free)

2009-09-21T19:01:00.004+08:00

I loved this film.
I had the chance to watch it in 3D theater and I wasn't disappointed.
It was worth the extra 100php.
The story was touching and very entertaining.
The characters were cute and unique.
It made me think of my own life and made me realize that I was losing perspective.
I admit, some scenes made me cry.
It made me think of what my life would be like when I'm old.
This is definitely my new favorite animated movie.
Bring a friend, your family and loved ones to this movie.
I definitely recommend it.

Angelina Jolie Quotes

2009-09-21T13:05:00.003+08:00

-All women do have a different sense of sexuality, or sense of fun, or sense of like what's sexy or cool or tough.

-I don't believe in guilt, I believe in living on impulse as long as you never intentionally hurt another person, and don't judge people in your life. I think you should live completely free.

-I've realized that being happy is a choice. You never want to rub anybody the wrong way or not be fun to be around, but you have to be happy. When I get logical and I don't trust my instincts - Thats when I get in trouble.

-Without pain, there would be no suffering, without suffering we would never learn from over mistakes. To make it right, pain and suffering is the key to all windows, without it, there is no way of life.

Carl's 3rd Birthday!

2009-09-20T19:50:00.005+08:00

Some pics from my nephew's 3rd birthday: ^_^

Michael Jackson Quotes

2009-09-20T19:09:00.004+08:00

-Because parents have power over children. They feel they have to do what their parents say. But the love of money is the root of all evil. And this is a sweet child. And to see him turn like this, this isn't him. This is not him.

-Children show me in their playful smiles the divine in everyone. This simple goodness shines straight from their hearts and only asks to be lived.

-I'm just like anyone. I cut and I bleed. And I embarass easily.

-If you enter this world knowing you are loved and you leave this world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with.

-Let us dream of tomorrow where we can truly love from the soul, and know love as the ultimate truth at the heart of all creation.

-You know, let's put it this way, if all the people in Hollywood who have had plastic surgery, if they went on vacation, there wouldn't be a person left in town.

Elvis Presley Quotes

2009-09-19T16:25:00.002+08:00

-Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity.

-I'll never make it, it will never happen, because they're never going to hear me 'cause they're screaming all the time.

-Rhythm is something you either have or don't have, but when you have it, you have it all over.

-The image is one thing and the human being is another. It's very hard to live up to an image, put it that way.

-Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't goin' away.

Review:District 9

2009-09-19T16:14:00.004+08:00

The movie started out as a bit boring.
It's not your typical alien movie.
I found it a bit difficult to understand the actors' accents but I got used to it by the middle of the film.
What was interesting about the film is that it showed just how frightening human nature can be.
It tackled the topic of xenophobia and I found it emotionally stirring.
I haven't seen a movie like this before and I found it intriguing.
The ending was very sad and my heart just went out for Wikus van de Merwe.
I would recommend it as a good movie to watch at home but probably not good enough to waste your money watching it on the big screen.

P.S.
This is my 100th post. Hurrah! ^_^

What's Your Speed?

2009-09-19T16:08:00.003+08:00

I've been having some problems with my internet connection for the past few days.
It's either slow or intermittent.
I took a speedtest and here's the result:

The tech support guy said that I have a very good connection.
I think it was pure luck on their part.
How about you, how's your broadband connection?

Grey's Anatomy Season 6 Pics!

2009-09-17T14:39:00.006+08:00

Some screenshots from the premiere episode of the 6th season of Grey's Anatomy.

Johnny Depp Quotes

2009-09-17T14:05:00.003+08:00

-The only creatures that are evolved enough to convey pure love are dogs and infants.

-France, and the whole of Europe have a great culture and an amazing history. Most important thing though is that people there know how to live! In America they've forgotten all about it. I'm afraid that the American culture is a disaster.

-I pretty much try to stay in a constant state of confusion just because of the expression it leaves on my face.

-I was ecstatic they re-named 'French Fries' as 'Freedom Fries'. Grown men and women in positions of power in the U.S. government showing themselves as idiots.

-If there's any message to my work, it is ultimately that it's OK to be different, that it's good to be different, that we should question ourselves before we pass judgment on someone who looks different, behaves different, talks different, is a different color.

-The beauty, the poetry of the fear in their eyes. I didn't mind going to jail for, what, five, six hours? It was absolutely worth it.

-There are four questions of value in life... What is sacred? Of what is the spirit made? What is worth living for, and what is worth dying for? The answer to each is the same. Only love.

Adgitize Update...^_^

2009-09-16T17:32:00.005+08:00

Just joined Adgitize about 4 days ago and here's an update of my earnings.

It's really easy and you can do it while surfing other websites as well.

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Minimum payout for this site is $10 and they pay through Paypal.
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Paris Hilton Quotes

2009-09-16T17:09:00.007+08:00

-A true heiress is never mean to anyone - except a girl who steals your boyfriend.

-Every woman should have four pets in her life. A mink in her closet, a jaguar in her garage, a tiger in her bed, and a jackass who pays for everything.

-I don't want to be known as the granddaughter of the Hiltons. I want to be known as Paris.

-I think it's important for girls to be confident. Believe in yourself and... everybody's hot.

-The only rule is don't be boring and dress cute wherever you go. Life is too short to blend in.

-You don't have to be an heiress to look like one, if you act like one then everyone will just presume you are one.

Zsa Zsa Gabor Quotes

2009-09-16T00:37:00.003+08:00

-I am a marvelous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man I keep his house.

-Getting divorced just because you don't love a man is almost as silly as getting married just because you do.

-He taught me housekeeping; when I divorce I keep the house.

-I know nothing about sex, because I was always married.

-One of my theories is that men love with their eyes; women love with their ears.

-You never really know a man until you have divorced him.

Patrick Swayze Passed Away at 57

2009-09-15T10:09:00.003+08:00

The Dirty Dancing and Ghost star Patrick Swayze passed away on September 14, 2009.
The actor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late January 2008.

My Christmas Wishlist 2009

2009-09-15T06:39:00.007+08:00

A bit early, I know...
But I'm really excited about Christmas.
So here's my material wishlist for this wonderful time of the year:

A New Camera (A Canon, of course ^_^)

The new Sony Ericsson T707 (so kikay!)

One if the hoodies KC Concepcion designed for Bayo (preferably the KC or Cassandra)

I'll post some more when I see more things that I want... Hehe...

Hurrah for Fall!

2009-09-15T06:13:00.006+08:00

It's fall again in the United States and that means that our favorite TV shows will premiere their new seasons.
Here's a list of shows and their premiere dates (in USA time) to help guide you through this wonderful new season. ^_^

Sept 14
-One Tree Hill
-Gossip Girl

Sept 17
-Bones
-Fringe
-The Office

Sept 21
-Dancing with the Stars
-How I Met Your Mother
-Two and a Half Men
-The Big Bang Theory
-CSI:Miami
-House
-Heroes

Sept 22
-NCIS:Los Angeles

Sept 23
-Criminal Minds
-CSI:NY
-Cougar Town

Sept 24
-Grey's Anatomy
-CSI

Sept 25
-Ghost Whisperer
-Medium
-Smallville
-Dollhouse

Sept 27
-Desperate Housewives
-Brothers and Sisters
-The Amazing Race
-Cold Case
-The Simpsons
-Family Guy
-American Dad

Sept 29
-The Hills

Oct 1
-Private Practice

Oct 9
-Ugly Betty

Oct 14
-Nip Tuck

Quotes From Marilyn Monroe

2009-09-15T06:00:00.004+08:00

-Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul.

-I am not interested in money. I just want to be wonderful.

-I knew I belonged to the public and to the world, not because I was talented or even beautiful, but because I had never belonged to anything or anyone else.

-If I'd observed all the rules, I'd never have got anywhere.

-It's often just enough to be with someone. I don't need to touch them. Not even talk. A feeling passes between you both. You're not alone.

-No one ever told me I was pretty when I was a little girl. All little girls should be told they're pretty, even if they aren't.

-What do I wear in bed? Why, Chanel No. 5, of course.

For All The Ladies Out There...

2009-09-15T05:49:00.002+08:00

This is something that's been going around the Internet for quite some time now.
Just wanted to share it in case some of you haven't read it yet.
I highlighted the ones which are really important in my opinion.

If a man wants you, nothing can keep him away.
If he doesn't want you, nothing can make him stay.

Stop making excuses for a man and his behavior.

Allow your intuition (or spirit) to save you from heartache.

Stop trying to change yourself for a relationship that's not meant to be.

Slower is better.

Never live your life for a man before you find what makes you truly happy.

If a relationship ends because the man was not treating you as you deserve then heck no, you can't "be friends".
A friend wouldn't mistreat a friend. Don't settle.

If you feel like he is stringing you along, then he probably is.

Don't stay because you think "it will get better." You'll be mad at yourself a year later for staying when things are not better.

The only person you can control in a relationship is you.

Avoid men who've got a bunch of children by a bunch of different women.
He didn't marry them when he got them pregnant, why would he treat you any differently?

Always have your own set of friends separate from his.

Maintain boundaries in how a guy treats you.

If something bothers you, speak up.

Never let a man know everything. He will use it against you later.

You cannot change a man's behavior. Change comes from within.

Don't EVER make him feel he is more important than you are...even if he has more education or in a better job.

Do not make him into a quasi-god. He is a man, nothing more nothing less.

Never let a man define who you are.

Never borrow someone else's man. If he cheated with you, he'll cheat on you.

A man will only treat you the way you ALLOW him to treat you.

All men are NOT dogs.

You should not be the one doing all the bending...compromise is a two way street.

You need time to heal between relationships...there is nothing cute about baggage.
Deal with your issues before pursuing a new relationship.

You should never look for someone to COMPLETE you. A relationship consists of two WHOLE individuals. Look for someone complimentary, not supplementary.

Dating is fun...even if he doesn't turn out to be Mr. Right.

Make him miss you sometimes. When a man always know where you are, and you're always readily available to him - he takes it for granted.

Never move into his mother's house.

Never co-sign for a man.

Don't fully commit to a man who doesn't give you everything that you need.

Keep him in your radar but get to know others.

Painful....

2009-09-13T10:41:00.002+08:00

My beloved dog of 12 years is starting to die...
She can't sit up, she hasn't eaten for days and she has these seizures.
I don't know what to do.
I feel so helpless...
We don't have any veterinarians in our area.
I want to end her suffering but I don't know how...
I feel so bad.
And nobody is trying to help me.
I don't want her to suffer any longer...

Another Way to Earn

2009-09-13T05:42:00.003+08:00

I joined another site that helps bloggers earn online.
It's called Adgitize and based on reviews from other users, they really pay.
Cool.
Feel free to join as well and earn from your blog.
Just click the icon:

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

2009-09-12T15:18:00.004+08:00

Hay naku...
My sister is so excited about the holidays...
It's only September and she already started decorating our house...
Oh well... I've already started looking for gifts anyway...
P.S. Please excuse the mismatched throw pillows...^_^

Which Cam? Hmm..

2009-09-12T05:39:00.006+08:00

I've had my trusty Canon Ixus 70 for about a year and a half now and I've been thinking about getting a new cam. The problem is that I can't decide which model to get. I've boiled it down to four options. Click on the model name for their reviews :

Canon Ixus 200is

Pros:
-touchscreen (I think this is a 1st for Canon)
-records HD videos
-takes 12.1mp pictures
Cons:
-touchscreen (I'm not a big fan)
-has buttons on the side (It's a TOUCHSCREEN so why is it there?)

Canon Ixus 110is

Pros:
-wide-angle lens
-records HD videos
-takes 12.1mp pictures
Cons:
-not so fond of the design
-no optical viewfinder

Canon Ixus 870is

Pros:
-3in LCD screen
-I love the design
Cons:
-only takes VGA videos

Canon Ixus 100is

Pros:
-records HD videos
-takes 12.1mp pictures
Cons:
-doesn't have a wide angle lens
-zoom is only 3x

Hmm... Also thinking of getting a Sony instead because they look so faboosh.
But I'm scared of touchscreens. And I'm not familiar with the image quality of Sony cams...

I Want

2009-09-12T03:31:00.005+08:00

Saw these pictures of Eva Longoria and I simply adore her dress.
Doesn't it make the other dress look bakya?
I want it! But I would change the belt...

..Scrubs Stars Do Charity..

2009-09-12T03:26:00.004+08:00

I absolutely love the show Scrubs.
So imagine how proud and happy I was when I found out about Donald Faison and Zach Braff doing this.

They are doing it ala Korina Sanchez.
But only so much better and cooler.
I hope they reach their goal.
People need shoes.
It makes me hate those who pay so much money for only a pair of shoes.
There are other people in the world who can't even afford slippers or sneakers.
Click here to donate.
^_^
How about you? Have you done something good today?

...Earning Online...

2009-09-10T06:59:00.004+08:00

I joined 2 more PTC sites.
Hoping to make more money online..
Hehe...
Here's the links so you can sign-up:
http://www.nominimumbux.com/?ref=squeekar
and
http://www.4realptc.info/register.php?r=squeekar

We're in Business!!!

2009-09-08T11:37:00.002+08:00

Please visit our online shop at http://kikayemporium.multiply.com/
We sell pre-loved clothes, Leisure18 coffee and undies.
Happy shopping! ^_^

Birthday! Birthday!

2009-09-07T04:10:00.005+08:00

My nephew's 3rd birthday is coming up (Sept 20) and I'm really excited.
There's no party or anything.
Just a gathering for the immediate family.
But since I'm the official super-excited Aunt, I went ahead and volunteered to shoulder the decors and stuff.
I already bought the paper plates, paper cups, etc.
I used my online earnings for that. ^_^
We decided to just buy a cake from Goldilocks 'coz my sister doesn't want to risk having a cake that doesn't taste good.
Here are pics of the things I bought:

I bought 5 gifts for my nephew but he already opened one. ^_^

Party stuff bought at eBay using my online earnings. Finally! A use for my Paypal account. ^_^

A sample pic of the cake design from Goldilock's

We were torn between having Spongebob Squarepants or Dora & Diego as our theme.
We decided on the former since it was easier for us to look for Spongebob items.
I'm really excited... Whee!!!

Hmm...Business?

2009-09-07T02:40:00.003+08:00

I've been doing some thinking and I've decided to put up a small online business to earn some extra cash.
The problem is, I can't decide what to sell.
I know it's difficult to find a unique item since there are so many online resellers nowadays.
I'm choosing between soaps, bags or clothes.
I want to sell something that I'm interested in.
I've already sold stuff on eBay but I'm planning on stepping things up and taking this more seriously.
Sigh...
Hopefuly I'll be able to make a decision soon.

Headbands Galore

2009-08-31T09:22:00.005+08:00

I've decided to grow out my bangs and I'm really into headbands right now.
I bought a couple of them yesterday at SM.
There were a lot of cutesy Blair-type headbands but I feel like it really didn't suit me.
I find them too pa-cute for me.
So I went with these babies instead...

I'm Back at My Sanctuary!

2009-08-29T11:17:00.002+08:00

Feels good to be back.
I had no internet connection for the past 3 days and it almost drove me crazy.
The line connecting my PC to the canopy (or is it antenna?) got cut because of my stupidity.
I was finally able to call the SmartBro hotline and within 8hrs, my problem was solved.
I love SmartBro.
I've been with them for almost 2yrs and I never had any problems with their connection.
I'm lucky to be based in Laguna.
And no, this isn't a paid ad. ^_^

Mexican.....

2009-08-16T05:13:00.001+08:00

I ate a lot of mexican food today.
It made my tummy feel weird.
It didn't hurt.
It just felt ...weird.
Ganon ba talaga ang effect ng mexican food?

Review:GI Joe:Rise of the Cobras (spoiler free!)

2009-08-09T10:18:00.007+08:00

This has got to be the best action movie I've seen so far this year.
I love it!
It's even better than Transformers 2.
I really liked the way they inserted the story background into the action scenes.
Very smooth flowing.
And the action stunts were sooooo cool.
Grabe.
Of course, it's unavoidable that they had to change some of the original storyline
and I found the acting a bit mababaw but that's ok.
Critics don't like it though. But I really enjoyed the film.
For more info, visit the official website or the ever so informative IMDB.
Hands down, human action scenes beats huge alien robots.

Eeew...

2009-08-05T07:09:00.002+08:00

My boyfriend and I had an argument last Saturday.
Which is more gross,
seeing a guy pick his nose in public (as in super kalikot)
or
seeing a girl pluck her underarm hair in public?

Five Dollar Fridays Giveaway from The Blog Fairy

2009-08-04T01:04:00.004+08:00

I just love the blogging community here.
Lots of contests and freebies.
And The Blog Fairy is giving away a prize every Friday of August!
Cool, huh?
You can also join.
Just click here

Whee!!! I got paid...

2009-07-26T06:41:00.004+08:00

Yay! I finally got paid for this post.
I just love earning online.
It's so fun and hassle-free. ^_^

My First Ukay Experience

2009-07-19T04:11:00.005+08:00

I was finally able to have an ukay-ukay experience of my own.
And it was so much fun!

We really don't know how to haggle so we might've spent a bit too much but what the heck.

I can't wait for our next little shopping adventure.
My friends and I spent 3hours looking through racks of clothing in Starmall Alabang and I went home with these babies:

What's in a name?

2009-07-17T03:36:00.011+08:00

One of my friends is pregnant and we were thinking of names to give to the baby. We came up with normal names like Samantha, Jacqueline, Evelyn, etc. But then I thought, what if they decide to give the baby a weird name? I know someone by the name of Volks Wagan. Now is that cute or just cruel? Of course, we've heard some weird celebrity baby names as well.

Here are some of them:

Celebrity Parent: Shannyn Sossamon

Where you've seen her:

One Missed Call (2008)

40 Days and 40 Nights (2002)

A Knight's Tale (2001)

Weird Baby's Name: Audio Science

Celebrity Parent: Sylvester Stallone

Where you've seen him:

Rocky movies

Rambo movies

Do I even need to put this in?

Really, have you been living under a rock?

Weird Baby's Name: Sage Moonblood

Celebrity Parent:Rob Morrow

Where you've seen him:

Numb3rs (TV Show)

The Bucket List (2007)

Saturday Night Live

Weird Baby's Name: Tu Morrow

Celebrity Parent:Frank Zappa

Where you've seen him:

He wasn’t an actor but he was an American composer,

electric guitarist, record producer and film director

Weird Baby Names:Moon Unit and Diva Thin Muffin

Enchanted Kingdom

2009-07-12T13:06:00.007+08:00

Went there for the 5th time yesterday. ^_^
I wanted to avail of their buy one take one promo for Sta. Rosa residents.
Oh and they're also having a sale for Laguna residents for all weekends of July.
Day pass will only be for 350 instead of 500. Cool.
Here are some pics.

Fun Facts 02:Jackie Chan's Injuries

2009-07-05T09:09:00.005+08:00

I love Jackie Chan.
His movies are always cool plus he does his own stunts.
Of course, that means injuries.
Tons of it.
That's why he holds the record for "Most Stunts By A Living Actor" (Guinness World Record)
Hmm...
I wonder how much his insurance costs...
I've listed some of his injuries here.
Take note: this isn't even the complete list! (too lazy to type ^_^)

Head
-had a skull fracture from falling head-first from a castle wall into a pile of rocks
-a brain hemorrhage in Armour of God

Nose
-broken in The Young Master, Project A and Mr Nice guy

Arm
-slashed by a sword in Snake in the Eagle's Shadow. And the camera continued to shoot!

Teeth
-one was kicked off during the filming of Snake in the Eagle's Shadow

Shoulder
-was dislocated by a helicopter while filming The Protector
-also dislocated in City Hunter

Legs
-crushed by a car and a truck in Crime Story

Neck
-damaged when he leaped from a clock tower while shooting Project A
-got hurt while filming Mr. Nice Guy
-was hit so hard that he almost suffocated while doing Young Master

Back/Spine
-was almost paralyzed while filming Police Story (broke his 7th and 8th Vertebra)
-also damaged when he leaped from a clock tower while shooting Project A

Sources:
http://www.jackiechanfansite.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=58&Itemid=67
http://www.cracked.com/funny-878-jackie-chan-injuries/

Fun Facts 01:Words Added to the Oxford English Dictionary

2009-07-05T08:53:00.007+08:00

I can't think of something to blog about so I decided to just search around the Internet for some cool info and share it with you people ^_^

Words Added to the Oxford English Dictionary:

Muggle

n. In the fiction of J.K. Rowling: a person who possesses no magical powers. Hence in allusive and extended uses: a person who lacks a particular skill or skills, or who is regarded as inferior in some way.

Blamestorming

n. A method of collectively finding one to blame for a mistake no one is willing to confess to. Often occurs in the form of a meeting of colleagues at work, gathered to decide who is to blame for a screw up.

Gaydar

n. A homosexual person's ability to identify another person as homosexual by interpreting subtle signals conveyed by their appearance, interests, etc.

Threequel

n. The third film, book, event, etc. in a series; a second sequel.

Ego-surfing

v. Searching the Internet for instances of one's own name or links to one's own website.

Lookism

n. Prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of appearance.

I Think I'm Addicted...

2009-06-28T06:13:00.003+08:00

Okay...So I watched Transformers:Revenge of the Fallen for the second time this week. My sister wanted to watch it so we used the movie passes that my office gave me. This time there were waaay so much people than before. We had to wait in line for 30 minutes before we could enter the cinema. And we also ended up buying a lot of the merchandise. We couldn't help it. The jacket was cool. ^_^

A Legend Passes Away...

2009-06-26T07:23:00.003+08:00

Is it really true?
Is Michael Jackson dead?
This is such sad news.
I've always been a fan of MJ.
I remember when my sister kept me awake 'til the wee hours of the night
to watch his concert on our TV.
I think I was about seven back then...
How sad...
I wonder what will happen to his kids...

Review:Transformers:Revenge of the Fallen (Spoiler free)

2009-06-25T06:49:00.006+08:00

I want to make this review as spoiler-free as possible because I want people to enjoy the complete awesomeness of this movie.
As in W-O-W.
There was even a scene where my mouth was literally open as I watched it.
I think Megan Fox was hotter on the first one though.
I liked her subtle sexiness last time.
In this film they're obviously trying to make money out of it.
But all the special effects were so cool.
I'm really glad I insisted watching this movie on it's first day.
I did find some errors but it would be impossible to say them without spoiling people.
I also think that some of the new characters were there as fan service only.
And without giving out much details...
2 major character dies.
Overall,I find this movie waaay cooler than the first one.
Definitely woth the money.

Top 100 Books

2009-06-23T06:33:00.003+08:00

I haven't read anything for a while now and I wanted to look for a good classic book to read.
I came across BBC's Top 100 Books and was curious as to just how many I've read...

1. The Lord of the Rings, JRR Tolkien
2. Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen
3. His Dark Materials, Philip Pullman
4. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams
5. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, JK Rowling***
6. To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee
7. Winnie the Pooh, AA Milne
8. Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell
9. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, CS Lewis
10. Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë
11. Catch-22, Joseph Heller
12. Wuthering Heights, Emily Brontë
13. Birdsong, Sebastian Faulks
14. Rebecca, Daphne du Maurier
15. The Catcher in the Rye, JD Salinger
16. The Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Grahame
17. Great Expectations, Charles Dickens
18. Little Women, Louisa May Alcott***
19. Captain Corelli's Mandolin, Louis de Bernieres
20. War and Peace, Leo Tolstoy
21. Gone with the Wind, Margaret Mitchell
22. Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone, JK Rowling***
23. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets, JK Rowling***
24. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban, JK Rowling***
25. The Hobbit, JRR Tolkien
26. Tess Of The D'Urbervilles, Thomas Hardy
27. Middlemarch, George Eliot
28. A Prayer For Owen Meany, John Irving
29. The Grapes Of Wrath, John Steinbeck
30. Alice's Adventures In Wonderland, Lewis Carroll
31. The Story Of Tracy Beaker, Jacqueline Wilson
32. One Hundred Years Of Solitude, Gabriel García Márquez
33. The Pillars Of The Earth, Ken Follett
34. David Copperfield, Charles Dickens
35. Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl
36. Treasure Island, Robert Louis Stevenson
37. A Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
38. Persuasion, Jane Austen
39. Dune, Frank Herbert
40. Emma, Jane Austen
41. Anne Of Green Gables, LM Montgomery
42. Watership Down, Richard Adams
43. The Great Gatsby, F Scott Fitzgerald
44. The Count Of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
45. Brideshead Revisited, Evelyn Waugh
46. Animal Farm, George Orwell***
47. A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens
48. Far From The Madding Crowd, Thomas Hardy
49. Goodnight Mister Tom, Michelle Magorian
50. The Shell Seekers, Rosamunde Pilcher
51. The Secret Garden, Frances Hodgson Burnett
52. Of Mice And Men, John Steinbeck***
53. The Stand, Stephen King
54. Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy
55. A Suitable Boy, Vikram Seth
56. The BFG, Roald Dahl
57. Swallows And Amazons, Arthur Ransome
58. Black Beauty, Anna Sewell***
59. Artemis Fowl, Eoin Colfer***
60. Crime And Punishment, Fyodor Dostoyevsky
61. Noughts And Crosses, Malorie Blackman
62. Memoirs Of A Geisha, Arthur Golden***
63. A Tale Of Two Cities, Charles Dickens
64. The Thorn Birds, Colleen McCollough
65. Mort, Terry Pratchett
66. The Magic Faraway Tree, Enid Blyton
67. The Magus, John Fowles
68. Good Omens, Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
69. Guards! Guards!, Terry Pratchett
70. Lord Of The Flies, William Golding***
71. Perfume, Patrick Süskind
72. The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, Robert Tressell
73. Night Watch, Terry Pratchett
74. Matilda, Roald Dahl
75. Bridget Jones's Diary, Helen Fielding***
76. The Secret History, Donna Tartt
77. The Woman In White, Wilkie Collins
78. Ulysses, James Joyce
79. Bleak House, Charles Dickens
80. Double Act, Jacqueline Wilson
81. The Twits, Roald Dahl
82. I Capture The Castle, Dodie Smith
83. Holes, Louis Sachar
84. Gormenghast, Mervyn Peake
85. The God Of Small Things, Arundhati Roy
86. Vicky Angel, Jacqueline Wilson
87. Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
88. Cold Comfort Farm, Stella Gibbons
89. Magician, Raymond E Feist
90. On The Road, Jack Kerouac
91. The Godfather, Mario Puzo
92. The Clan Of The Cave Bear, Jean M Auel
93. The Colour Of Magic, Terry Pratchett
94. The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho***
95. Katherine, Anya Seton
96. Kane And Abel, Jeffrey Archer
97. Love In The Time Of Cholera, Gabriel García Márquez
98. Girls In Love, Jacqueline Wilson
99. The Princess Diaries, Meg Cabot
100. Midnight's Children, Salman Rushdie

Oh my. I've read 13 measly books in that list! Of course, I've watched the movie version of the some of the books but that doesn't really count. Guess I should start buying and readin more books. ^_^

My New Discovery:ShopWiki

2009-06-23T05:46:00.004+08:00

I just recently opened a Paypal account and I've been wondering where I was going to spend the funds that's on my account. To me, the most obvious answer would be online shopping.
I love to shop. The problem is, I never really liked shopping online because I think it's a hassle to browse different websites for items. I don't have the time or the patience for that.

So I'm really thankful when I discovered ShopWiki. It's like Google for shopping. ^_^
It's just more convenient this way. I basically look it up on their directory and the wiki does the job for you. It basically looks for all stores on the internet and shows you the results. It's very user friendly and you could even use advanced filters like the color of the item and the price range. They even have buying tips on the site. Cool.

I found these cool stilettos and tote bag there so basically I just bookmarked that page and I'm on my way to saving up for those items. Hurrah! Hopefully I'll find some great sunglasses
and make-up there as well. ^_^

This blog entry is brought to you by our friends at http://www.shopwiki.com/

Collections Compliance Training with Manny Newburger

2009-06-19T07:28:00.004+08:00

Another company sponsored training for yours truly.
It was held at the Grand Ballroom C at Bellevue Alabang.
The training itself was okay and I enjoyed the food a lot.
Except for the main course. The meat was a tad too dry for my liking.
But the chocolate cupcake served during the first break was dee-lish!
I love my job. ^_^

Random Little Things

2009-06-14T10:00:00.004+08:00

-Watched Terminator:Salvation yesterday. It was so cold in the movie theatre. The movie was good but not great. Hot men though. ^_^

-Went to the public market with my sister. It's only my second time to go there and I can't decide whether I'm fascinated or disgusted by the place. I like shopping for fresh food and deciding what to eat but I don't like seeing the fish flop around waiting to die. Nor do i enjoy the sight of a pig's face hanging from a hook. I would be a vegeterian if I wasn't so takaw.

-I don't know if it's because of H1N1 but I noticed that my Alcogel usage definitely went up this week.

-I love corn. Do you love corn?

17 Missed Calls and 6 Messages

2009-06-06T23:21:00.003+08:00

For the first time in my life, I stood someone up.
Mind you, it wasn't intentional.
We were supposed to go see a movie at 11:30 a.m.
Unfortunately, I was too tired from work so I didn't wake up until 1:30.
Ugh.
I need to think of a way to make it up to him...

...Her name was Lola...

2009-06-03T06:16:00.002+08:00

Copa.. Copacabana...
I just can't get this song out of my head.
I even sang it at our family outing.
Curse Barry Manilow and his catchy tunes!

Hmm...

2009-05-31T08:08:00.001+08:00

I'm thinking of buying a car or maybe an owner type jeep just so that I could avoid showing up late for work.
Now the problem is, I'm not sure if I'll be able to drive without squishing some poor pedestrian.
I have a feeling that I won't be able to handle manual driving and AT cars are more expensive...
I'm looking for a good driving school around my area.
My options are:
RedOne, Gear1 and A1 (what is it with driving schools and the number '1'?)
Hope I can fit driving school into my sched... ^_^

Just got paid by Neobux :)

2009-05-24T18:38:00.004+08:00

Whee!!! More funds for my Paypal. Hehe...

It's a small amount but at least they really pay. ^_^

...My Latest Addiction...

2009-05-21T07:04:00.004+08:00

I can't get enough of this tasty little thing!
It's sweet and chewy and oh so yummy! ^_^
And it's good for the digestion too.
I think it's about 28 pesos per piece. Super sulit naman.
I get mine at 7 Eleven.
I hoard around 8 pieces whenever I'm able to stop by the store and I end up finishing them off in 3 days.
So takaw noh?

Review:Ellana Lip Scrub (Vanilla Bean)

2009-05-21T06:42:00.006+08:00

I discovered Ellana online a few months ago and I just love their make-up.
One of my favorites is their lip scrub.
It's sweet and yummy.
I'm usually tempted to just go ahead and eat it.
And best of all, it leaves my lips feeling smooth and kissable.
Ready for marathon kissing sessions. Hehehe ^_^

Then and Now...

2009-05-20T07:47:00.004+08:00

Time sure flies fast...
I came across some photos of Emma Watson online and I realized just how big she's grown.
She went from this...

To this...

But then again, her co-stars also changed a lot....

If I kissed this girl I might like it...

2009-05-20T07:25:00.005+08:00

I'm not a lesbian or bisexual but I find Megan fox sizzling H-O-T!!!

I just don't like all the tattoos... Can't wait to watch Transformers 2..

OMG!!! Grey's Anatomy Season Finale...

2009-05-18T07:08:00.005+08:00

I just loved this year's Grey's Anatomy Season Finale!!!
It was so full of drama and twists.
I'm sorry but 007 is now more than just James Bond to me now.
Hmm... George was waiting for Izzie... So does that mean that he was 'there' first?
George's and Izzie's fates are hanging on the balance and I'll definitely be glued to next season's first episode.

Stuff for sale at Ebay... ^_^

2009-05-18T01:47:00.003+08:00

Shameless promotion.. Hehe...
All items are new.

Debenhams Panties Sz12
Black Debenhams Thong Sz12
Blue (sz 10) and Violet (sz 12) Debenhams Thong
Orange Ipanemas Sz7
Benetton Cold
Lancome Brush Set

My First Award:Friendship Award 2009, The Best Blogger 2009

2009-05-18T00:58:00.005+08:00

This is so cool. I got an award! Hehe... Much thanks to One Proud Mom, One Proud Wife for the award.

Terms & Conditions For the Award Recipient:
Take your award here.
Put the logo on your post.
Link the person who awarded you.
Nominate at least 7 other bloggers.
Add the links of those bloggers on yours.
Leave a message for your nominees.

And my nominees are : ^_^

Money Whys and How-Tos

Free-cracked-games
luckgoesalongway

My Online Gigz
Bluuangel
SimpleMemoirs
Embracing the Clutter in My Head

Awesome!

2009-05-13T07:59:00.009+08:00

I just saw pictures of the coolest wedding ever.
This is what I want.
This is my secret dream wedding put to life.
I love it.
http://mangored.com/2009/?p=238

Poor kitty cat...

2009-05-13T07:59:00.007+08:00

Taken from http://onlovinganimals.blogspot.com/:

Petition. Self-Confessed Serial Cat Killer. University of the Philippines. Joseph Carlo Candare.

I won't make this long. Here is the URL of a petition I wrote urging key faculty members of the University of the Philippines, Diliman, to sanction a self-confessed cat serial killer within its student body. Please read and sign the petition if you agree with it:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/102/Justice-for-Tengteng

A Good Cause...

2009-05-13T07:57:00.003+08:00

My friend MJ and I will be dropping off a few donations to PAWS next week (05/19/09).
We'll be going to PARC (PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center) in QC.
We'll be coming from Alabang and will be giving some of the items in their wishlist like food, detergent, medicines, etc.
If you're interested in giving out donations please feel free to contact me at squeekar19@yahoo.com
Every little cent would help those dogs and cats a lot.
Thanks so much. ^_^

Just got paid!

2009-04-22T06:02:00.004+08:00

I was trying out another PTC site called NoMinCashout.com
You can cash-out any amount for your first request.
I tried if it worked and voila! I received an email saying that my request has already been credited to my Paypal account.

If you're interested just feel free to join:
http://nomincashout.com/register.php/squeekar.html

Rant Mode: My Crappy Health

2009-03-30T15:35:00.000+08:00

I'm on my rant mode.
Don't say you haven't been warned.
I should be on my way to work already.
Instead, I'm at home scratching myself.
Ugh.
I'd rather be at work than be this itchy.
I can't figure out the cause but I took some celestamine anyway.
I've already missed two days of work and I can't miss another one.
I never thought the day would come when I'd rather be at work than surfing the internet at home.
At least I'm being paid when I'm at work and I can catch up on juicy office tsismis. ^_^
It really pisses me off because I'm doing well this month stat wise and I'm enjoying being part of the manual team.
I even took good care of myself this month so that I can avoid missing work.
Don't get me wrong, hindi ako nagpapaka-plastic.
It's just that I'm trying to save-up for a lot of stuff right now and my stupid body refuses to cooperate!
Why can't I get LBM instead so that there's a chance of me losing weight?
Haaaaay.....

Review:Ramen Tei

2009-03-27T12:37:00.015+08:00

My beau was craving some Japanese food (again) so I decided to look for one in Festival Mall that we haven't tried yet.
I discovered Ramen Tei through the Festival Mall website and suggested that we check it out.
First off, I have to say that when we saw the restaurant we had second thoughts about whether we should enter or not.
Only one table was occupied and it really didn't offer much ambiance.
But because I was too lazy and hungry to go look for another place, we decided to go for it.
I apologize for the not so decent pictures.
The place had minimal lighting and I didn't want to use flash 'coz it might bother the people in the other table.

The place had minimal decorations and didn't really offer the "Japanese restaurant vibe". I think there were only four people on staff that day (Thursday afternoon).The place had minimal decorations and didn't really offer the "Japanese restaurant vibe". I think there were only four people on staff that day (Thursday afternoon).

The first thing I noticed was how long the menu was. There were 807 choices including the drinks! (3 weren't available)

Beau commented that the menu was like a karaoke song list.

It took us a long time to choose our order and in the end we chose the set meal. Beau ordered the Sashimi Teishyoku (mixed sashimi) and I had the Ebi Tempura Teishyoku (batter fried prawns). Both meals included miso soup, potato salad, rice, mixed vegetables and a slice of ripe mango for dessert.

Ebi Tempura Teishyoku (310php)

Sashimi Teishyoku (310php)

I have to admit, the food tasted a lot better than I expected. The vegetables were freshly cooked and the potato salad was yum! Tempura always tastes the same for me although I do like the consistency of the batter that they used. It was a good deal for 310 pesos each and we were really full after the meal.

Pros:
-friendly staff
-good food
-privacy (we were the only people left after the people from the other table were finished)
-reasonably priced

Cons:
-air conditioning was a bit too warm for my liking
-the miso soup was a bit bland
-poor ambiance
-ants!

Overall, I'd still like to go back to the place although Beau didn't want to return because ants bit him. Oh how ants love my Beau. ^_^

Yabang Pinoy!!!

2009-03-20T22:38:00.002+08:00

It makes me feel proud to know that there are still advocacy groups that promote the Pinoy pride.
And I'm very happy to support them.
I just bought a Yabang Pinoy band at Powerbooks earlier today.
I bought the katamtaman size and it was a bit too big for me.
I really don't mind.
The thing that got to me was the little card that came with it.
It was almost perfect.
Every word was in tagalog except for the word "wallet".
I wish they used "pitaka" instead.
I wanted to send them an e-mail but it's so mundane and I'm afraid that they'll find me silly...
Anyway, for more details about Yabang Pinoy just go to their website:
http://www.yabangpinoy.com/index.htm

Review:Kanin Club @ Paseo de Santa Rosa

2009-03-20T11:15:00.007+08:00

My boyfriend and I decided to eat at Kanin Club for our 6th anniversary.
The food was really good although there were a lot of people so we weren't able to enjoy the ambiance that much..
We arrived during the peak lunch period so we were lucky to get seats.
We ordered the aligue rice, their famous crispy dinuguan (which I adored) and the Tom Yum Goong. I wanted to try more but seeing as there were only two of us, it seemed wasteful.

The Ambiance (score 8/10)
-I loved the whole Filipino feeling the restaurant had. There were stained glass near the doors
and the tables were made of wood and had capiz windows under the glass. Folk songs were also being played in the background. Now if only the employee uniforms matched the theme...

Aligue Rice-119php (score:4/10)
-it seemed a bit too bland for my taste. It was like colored white rice and nothing more.

Crispy Dinuguan-209php (score:9/10)
-I've read much about this dish and I wasn't disappointed. I loved this. I usually don't eat diniguan unless I know what's in it but this was definitely an exception to the rule. My only complaint is that most of the pieces were too big and not really bite size. And of course, the crispness tends to go away after a few minutes.

Tom Yum Goong-292php (score:8/10)
-I liked this one a lot too. It was like a spicy-minty seafood sinigang. There was a candle under the serving bowl so it was kept deliciously warm. I was a bit disappointed though because it only had one big shrimp in it and the rest was mussels and squid. I only eat shrimp. ^_^

Pros:

-Good food
-Reasonably priced
-Fast service (the place was packed!)

Cons:

-Small area
-Airconditioning wasn't that cool
-Tacky paintings (in my opinion)

Overall Rating: 8/10
-It's a good place to go to if you want to have a good meal with your family or friends.
I don't recommend it for first dates though. The ambiance isn't really romantic and there's too much people.

Oh where, oh where can it be? ... :(

2009-03-19T05:11:00.000+08:00

I like animals. At least the cutesie ones.
But sadly, in the 22 years that I've been on this planet, I've only tried to help stray animals twice.
The first time was when I was about 4yrs old and we were still living with my grandfather and 2 uncles in BF Almanza.
I picked up this little maya bird who had broken it's wing.
I asked my mother if I could bring it inside the house and she agreed.
So I went inside put it down on one of our chairs.
I don't remember the exact reason why I went outside again but I was only gone for a short time.
Less than 5mins. But when I came back to check on the tiny bird, I saw that it was crushed.
Apparently, my blind uncle accidentally sat on it, thus relieving it of the pain its broken wing is causing the maya.
I was four but I didn't cry.
And today at around 4 a.m., I was just to enter our village on my way home from work when I heard this kitten crying.
I don't like cats. I'm strictly a dog person but somehow I took pity on the poor little thing and I took it home.
I stroked its back while I was walking home and whispering to it so that it would stop crying.
When I got home, I placed the kitten on a palanggana in our garage and I went inside to fetch it some milk.
It started crying again the moment I left it. I was about to go outside again when the crying suddenly stopped. And the kitten was nowhere to be seen!
I immediately went inside to get a flashlight and looked for the little thing.
I spent around 20mins looking for the scraggly kitty but I just couldn't find it.
My father even woke up and helped me.
I felt guilty because something bad might have happened to it and it would've been my fault.
Why oh why do I feel so guilty?
I'm 22 but this time I cried.

Review:Watchmen (Spoilers!)

2009-03-15T07:04:00.004+08:00

I love this movie.
Next to Ironman and 300, this is my favorite comic book-turned-movie film.
Here's my quick review:
At first, I thought that the movie would be quite like X-Men but boy was I wrong!
The movie was almost 3hrs long and to me the storyline and some of the scenes seemed a bit too mature for its R-13 rating.
There were some boring parts but I guess that's quite normal for a movie that long.
My favorite part of the movie was the introductory part where they showed the heroes in their glory days and how they lost what they had.
Hmm... Kinda like The Incredibles, ha.. ^_^
I liked the way Rorschach acted and I wondered if I would've done the same thing he did towards the end of the film.
Ooh and Dr. Manhattan is H-O-T!
And it kinda bothered me that all I think of is Denny Duquette whenever I see The Comedian. ^_^
Hehe..
Definitely a great movie to see with your buddies.

Overnight at Subic Yacht Club

2009-03-13T07:33:00.006+08:00

Here's some of the pics taken at Subic Yacht Club.

Pros:
-Peaceful
-Good food
-Great view
-Comfy Beds
-Big jacuzzis
-Has a pool table and bowling lanes

Cons:
-The restrooms had no locks
-Some of the pillows were "smooshed" already
-Pool was only 4ft deep
-Pool area wasn't open 24hrs

Bedroom

Shower

Bedroom

Toilet

Stairs

Billiards Area

Bowling Lanes

Lobby Stairs..

There's a part in the pool area that has sand

Sa labas nung resto..

The members' yachts...

Discovering ODesk

2009-03-04T01:44:00.013+08:00

I recently stumbled upon another way to earn money online.
It's called ODesk and it's helping a lot of people earn online.
I discovered this with the help of the kind people at GirlTalk.
It's fun taking the tests.
I'm not sure if I'm really interested in applying for any of the jobs but hey, who knows, this might be my ticket to richness. ^_^

Shopping in Baclaran

2009-03-03T22:31:00.005+08:00

My friend Angel and I were so excited about our team outing so we decided to do some shopping for our trip.
And what better place to hunt for bargains than Baclaran?
We went to her boyfriend's (Alex) house first which is conveniently located at Baclaran ^_^, ate breakfast and then we were on our way. My inner kikay was acting out again.

We wanted to buy the ff:
-A bikini (for Angel) and a tankini (for me)
-Shorts (for Angel and Alex)
-Summer dresses (for me)
-A big hat (for me)

We walked around for about 3 hours and although it was tiring, just the thought that I was surrounded by beautiful clothes made me happy.
We also found out that items are waaay cheaper if you buy them near the LRT station.
They have different prices for wholesale and retail.
For example, there's this really cute bikini that retailed for 650 pesos but if you but it as wholesale (minimum of 6) the price drops to 350.
We decided to come back again and take advantage of the wholesale prices. ^_^

I spent a total of 1,000 and was able to but the ff (take note, I didn't make tawad):
-2 summer dresses (midcalf) for 150 pesos each
-a maxi dress for 200
-2 tankinis (which I found out later didn't fit me) for 200 each
-2 huge hats for 75 pesos each

Angel and Alex bought:
-4 shorts at 40 pesos each
-a bikini for Angel for only 100 pesos
-a cool necklace for angel for 100 pesos
-a sleeveless top for only 75 pesos

So although the tankinis didn't fit me, I was still happy because I really enjoyed the experience and I just loved looking through all those clothes and eyeing the shoes. I might spend a fortune the next time I go there. But next time I'll make sure that I buy only the things that will fit me. ^_^

Review:Ellana Mineral Liquid Lip Color

2009-02-28T08:18:00.006+08:00

I just ordered Ellana's Mineral Liquid Lip Color in the color stunning.
It was in the twist tube container and cost me only 120php.
Here's a quick review of the item...

Pros:
-It's very affordable (120php)
-It's available in different pretty colors (check out their website)
-It's a Philippine product
-Has a cool minty flavor
-A little goes a long way

Cons:
-I found the twist tube container a bit irritating. I twisted for about a minute before some color came out.
-It's heavily tinted so first time users would have to practice first just to get the right shade/look
-I found it too thick for my liking. It was more difficult to apply than other liquid lip colors.

Would I buy again? Yes. Ellana's Mineral Liquid Lip Color is well worth the money.
I suggest that you get multiple items to save on shipping. They have so many kikay items that you're sure to buy more than one make-up type. ^_^

Review:Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

2009-02-26T12:09:00.002+08:00

Oooh... Sweeney Todd..
Another movie with Johnny Depp and Tim Burton working together.
Love it.
Although they're not not the greatest of singers, I love the cast.
They suit their roles perfectly, specially Johnny Depp as Sweeney Todd and Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Lovett.
I loved how the production maintained the beauty of the songs in the original Sweeney Todd play but also transformed them into something that would suit the big screen..
The way they transition from songs to dialogue is flawless.
I also loved Tim Burton's treatment for the film.
The movie was almost in black and white and they had color in all the right scenes.
I think the blood was also made to look a bit different.
Not exactly like blood.
The ending of the movie was a bit different from the play.
I haven't watched the entire play yet.. I'm going to do it later tonight.
Tim Burton rocks!
Overall Sweeney Todd is the best movie that I've seen for a long time..
I love Johnny Depp......................

Review:Cloverfield

2009-02-26T12:08:00.001+08:00

Hmm..
When we went up to the counter for tickets (using my raffle prize-movie passes) the cashier asked us to read something first..
It's a warning of sorts..Telling us that Cloverfield was shot using a hand-held camera and may cause dizziness. 'Kinda like blairwitch' was the thought that came to my mind.. And that movie sucked.
I started to change my mind about watching the movie but since I know that I can't drag Beau into watching Saw 4, we just took our tickets and went into the cinema..
Well, the movie was okay..
Giant monster.
People panicking and stealing stuff.
Girl from mean girls exploded.
Manhattan got nuked.
Although it was quite dragging in the beginning.
They should've cut that part in half and added more action scenes..
We're still trying to figure out where the monster came from.
A quick peek at IMDB let us find out that there's going to be a sequel..
I understand.
But honestly, the movie wasn't great but it wasn't crap either.
I recommend it if you're trying to do something with your free time or free movie passes..

Review:Jumper

2009-02-26T12:07:00.002+08:00

The first part was ok..
Basic introduction as to how he discovered he could jump.
We also got to see how Annasophia Robb turned into a young beauty overnight.
Unfortunately, there were a lot of dragging lovey dovey moments in the movie that could've been put to better use by adding more action scenes.
And the things that you saw in the trailer basically sums up the effects that's featured in the movie..
Well,ok..Maybe there was a tiny bit more.
The ending was a major let down. I was like 'that's it?!!!? Seriously? Crap.
Ugh..I want to put in more details but I don't want to write spoilers either..
Just watch Jumper if you think Hayden is a cutie.

Review:10,000 B.C. (spoiler alert!)

2009-02-26T12:06:00.002+08:00

To be honest, I never thought I would like this movie.
I saw the trailer and I wasn't moved.
So they lived in 10,000 B.C. So what?
But since the movie theaters here didn't have anything good to watch, I gave in and decided to watch the movie.
Okay.
Steven Strait and Camilla Belle were hot even though they were supposed to look like grimy people.
The story seems simple to me but the visual effects in the movie made up for it and made the movie into something special.
The ending was a bit too corny for my liking.
Evolet should've stayed dead.
Or maybe I just didn't like the fact that a certain someone was drooling 'cause of her.. Hmph

Review:Horton Hears a Who (spoilers!)

2009-02-26T12:05:00.001+08:00

I was feeling a bit moody and bitchy the day we decided to watch this movie.
Horton Hears a Who automatically changed my mood.
The first few seconds of the movie was beautiful. I mean,it looked real to me.
I'm simply amazed at what technology can do these days.
I mean, cartoons used to be just cartoons, you know?
Anyway, I felt like I was a kid again while watching this movie.
I laughed at the things that Horton could do with his ears and I hated the kangaroo.
I wish Jesse McCartney had more lines,although of course, that would've spoiled the plot a bit.
Like any old regular cartoon reality plays a small role in this movie (i.e. Horton going through thousands of clovers and eventually finding the right one) but I guess that's what makes cartoons so much fun.

Review:In the Name of the King

2009-02-26T12:04:00.001+08:00

What can I say?
Horrible movie.
Terrible script.
Mediocre effects.
Dreadful directing.
Poor acting.
Watching this movie is like masochism.
I expected more from this movie.
What a let down.
In the Name of the King is probably the worst movie I've seen this year.

Review:The Mist

2009-02-26T12:03:00.001+08:00

At first, I thought that this movie would be bad.
You know, the regular novel-turned-into-movie bad.
I was wrong.
This film doesn't have that much effects but the way the story was handled was cool. It made me wonder what the mist brought along..
It explored human nature at it's worst.
It even had one of the types of people i dislike greatly, the religious fanatics.
And it also made me think of what I'll do if I was in the same situation.
And the ending is forever going to be part of my best endings list.
Classic Stephen King.
A real must see for those who like twisted endings.