Bersing, Bersing!

Malapit na naman ang pagtatapos ng taon at siyempre malapit na naman ang pagdating ng bagong taon. Teka, malapit na rin pala ang pasko... tsk tsk... makakalimutan ba?

Tandang-tanda ko pa noong ako'y bata pa (matanda na kasi eh, hehehe) tuwing sumasapit ang pasko ay pinaghahandaan ko ng husto ang pangangaroling upang magkaroon ng pera. Sa araw, kasama ko ang mga nakakabatang mga kaibigan, ay nagplaplano na kami kung anong oras kami magsisimulang mangaroling sa mga bahay-bahay. Pinag-uusapan din namin kung sino ang magiging leader, kung sino-sino ang mga mauunang kakanta, kung sino ang tatanggap ng pera at kung sino ang treasurer. Kadalasan ako ang treasurer dahil ayaw kong kumanta, sintunado eh, hahaha! Siyempre ayaw din nila akong pakantahin (sintunado nga) kaya ginagawa na lang nila akong taga-bilang ng pera na karamihan ay barya; di lang mabigat sa bulsa maingay din pag naglalakad o pag napapatakbo.

Bago lulubog ang araw ay naghahanda na kami sa mga gagamitin namin; humihingi sa kapitbahay na may tindahan ng mga tansan, pinipitpit ang mga 'to, bubutasan sa gitna at sinusuutan ng alambre, ayun na may home-made tambourine na kami; ang tambol naman namin eh galon o kaya'y malalaking lata ng gatas na natakpan ng plastik; di kami gumagamit ng gitara, bukod sa walang marunong sa amin eh mabigat pa.

Gabi na.

Eksayted.

Lagi din naming pinagdarasal na sana malaki ang ibibigay ng mga may-ari ng bahay na pupuntahan namin; OK na OK na yung lima o sampung piso.

Palagi naming sinisimulan sa mga may malalaking bahay, buena mano, may teorya nga kami na pag malaking bahay eh malaki ang ibibigay.

"Namamasko po!"

Kantahan na, sumasabay din ako sa pagkanta pero di lang kasing lakas ng pagkanta ng mga kasama ko; lalo na kung yung paborito ko noon na krismas song, "Joy to the World", hahaha!

Joy to the World , the Lord is come!
Let earth bersing bersing;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.

OK na OK talaga! Pagkabigay ng aguinaldo ay kakanta ulet ng pasasalamat:

Tenkyu! Tenkyu!
Ambabait ninyo.
Tenkyu!

Para sa amin di lahat ng bahay na pinupuntahan namin eh namimigay. May mga pagkakataon na pag kumakanta na kami sa harap ng tahanan eh bigla na lang pinapatay ang ilaw sa loob. Napapasimangot kami, pero bago aalis eh kinakantahan pa rin namin nga awit ng pasasalamat;

Tenkyu! Tenkyu!
Ambabarat ninyo.
Tenkyu!

Hanep! Napapakanta talaga ako pag ganun.

Palibhasa mga bata pa kami noon kaya kahit saang barangay kami napapadpad para lang mangaroling. Hindi kami natatakot sa dilim, pero natatandaan ko na isa lang ang kinakatakutan namin... mga aso! May mga gabi na hinahabol kami ng aso at napapatakbo kami ng mabilisan hanggang hingalin.

"Karera na to, mas mabilis kami sa inyong mga aso!"

Pag malayo na kami ay nagpapahinga at nagtatawanan; alam na namin sa susunod na di na kami pupunta sa bahay na yun kung saan may maraming aso.

Masarap mangaroling, lalo na pag kasama mo mga kaibigan mo. Masaya ako palagi pag umuuwi na kami; pagdating ng bahay eh binibilang ulet ang share ko na pera. Binibigyan ko mga kapatid ko ng tig dalawang piso noon; kasi naipramis ko sa kanila na bibigyan ko sila wag lang silang sumama sa akin. Ang naiiwan eh tinatago ko na lang, gagamitin ko sa araw ng pasko. Masaya ang mga pasko noong bata pa ako.

Gustuhin ko mang balikan at gawin ulet ang pangangaroling tuwing kapaskuhan eh wala na akong oras. Sa bahay na lang ako napapakanta ng mga christmas songs. Ang pangangaroling ay isang paraan para maibahagi natin sa ating mga kapwa ang diwa na kahit walang pera ang tao ay pwede pa rin maging masaya sa pasko.

Tara na at kumanta:

Joy to the World , the Lord is come!
Let earth bersing bersing;

4 A.M.

I'm running away; I kept running as fast as I could. I'm on the bridge somewhere in the Metro; no cars, no human beings, it's like a scene in Will Smith's 'I Am Legend'. Deserted.

I dunno why I'm running, it's just a feeling. A feeling that there are things coming for me, they're behind me. What's this feeling? What are those things?

Wait, I am running so wast but seems like I'm stuck! And slowly, in slow motion, my legs started to become numb... I can't move them anymore, I can't feel them.

Now something's calling my name, someone. Sounds familiar. I'm shouting for help, "heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeellllp!" No one can hear me; I can't even hear myself.

Whatda fuck!

I looked to the side, I can see the water below and seems like it's waving on me. Now the waters is summoning me, compelling me. Jump!

And so I jumped for it may be the only way out from this deserted world. As I'm falling I can see the sun above, so dim. I haven't hit the waters yet but now I'm seeing a familiar face at the sky. I blinked; now I see my girl, shaking me. Where am I now? Whatda!!

It's just 4 in the morning.

Knock Knock! I'm Back

So this would be my 'comeback' post; I've been busy (to what I know) since the last article that I've posted here.

What's going on now? A lot of course!

I've been trying to find time to write something but it's like time is trying to play hide-and-seek with me; well, caught her now and hopefully she would stay for some time.

Typhoon Juan (int. name Megi) had caused devastation in Northern Luzon affecting mostly our agricultural industry [billions of Pesos lost] and yet there are still possible typhoons that may come; this is not well. We all know what typhoon Ondoy (int. name Ketsana) did to our country last year; well it's like every year the weather 'celebrates' early for Christmas.

Congressman Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao is set to fight Antonio Margarito of Mexico in Dallas, Texas on November 13 of this year; now tell me if this would not be a good event to sit down and drink some beer? The Pacman's attempt to go for his 8th title in 8 divisions is something the world should not miss; he is going to break his own record though. Mark it up on your calendars people, the Pacquiao-Margarito would be a hellava ride.

The Christmas season and 2011, also, are coming up; we all know it right? Lol!

I'm going to start a little project of my own now, I called it the Alaala Project. It's just a little video for the poem that I wrote.

Gotta go! Good to be back.

Shaq attack in Boston!

There might be times that I am not aware about what's happening in the NBA, but for the past few weeks I know that there had been major transactions done.

Chris Bosh and LeBron James joined Dwyane Wade in Miami Heat to form the new big three, the 3-Kings. Carlos Boozer signed with the Chicago Bulls with high hopes that he can helped Derrick Rose lift the Bulls to the finals. Amar'e Stoudamire signed a 5-year contract worth $100M for the New York Knicks. Al Jefferson landed to Utah as a roster replacement for Boozer. All considered as 'big moves' for the respected teams involve; yup good decisions as well.

But where was the stir for the Big Diesel himself, was it a low-profile transaction for Shaquille O'Neal?

Shaq will not be wearing a purple nor red jersey next season; this time it would be green with the lucky clover leaf, the Boston Celtics. Welcome!

Yes! The 15-time NBA All-Star, once Rookie of the Year, Season MVP, Finals MVP, NBA scoring titlist had signed a 2-year contract worth about $3M with the Boston. Will this be something for the league? Definitely, it is!

Boston's move may not have caught the spotlight as what had LeBron did but the real deal, for me, is during the season, not the pre-season. If you have 3 superstars in your roster that doesn't mean you're already a champion; you have to play well and win. I still remember what Rajon Rondo had said about the buzz that the Miami Heat is the team to worry, they ain't done nothing yet; it's not them we worry about. He may be right.

I always admire Shaq ever since. I liked the partnership, supposed to be a good one, he had with Anfernee Hardaway back in the 90's at Orlando. Though they had failed winning a title they were already a superstar tandem. He has been a dominant powerhouse in the ring; almost unstoppable inside. That's is why he is SHAQ!

From Orlando, to Lakers, Miami, Phoenix, Cleveland and now in Boston; the journey of the Superman is definitely one of the best careers in the NBA. Wherever he may go, whatever team may have him, Shaquille O'Neal is always a superstar.

He Cares For You

Here is another good song..


HE Cares For You
by Milton Brunson

VERSE
So you think that you can't make it through
And you feel like all your hope is gone
Just remember, God cares for you
And He knows what's best for you
He cares, He cares for you

So you think, you think that you, you just can't make it through
And you feel like all of your hope, all your hope is gone
You just remember, God cares for you
And He know, He knows just what's best for you
He cares, He cares for you
Jesus knows

CHORUS
Jesus knows, Jesus cares
Jesus knows how much you can bear
(So don't you ever give up, don't you ever give in
You've got to keep the faith, hold on to His hand come what may, He cares)
He cares, He cares, He cares
I know He cares
He cares for you
He cares for you

In Christ Alone

Here is a very nice, touching and inspiring song:


In Christ Alone

In Christ alone my hope is found,
He is my light, my strength, my song;
this Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All,
here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone! who took on flesh
Fulness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones he came to save:
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied -
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain:
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave he rose again!
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine -
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life's first cry to final breath.
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.

Dragan Effect: The Subject

I've read some online articles about the Dragan Photography, seen a lot of pictures as well, and I really liked it. I want to try the Dragan Effect on some pics so I have searched some ADobe Photoshop guides, complicated but fun though. Oh, and by the way, Dragan Photography is an effect in which people [in pictures] will look like older than they really are (sort of). After looking for some pics that I could use for the 'editing', I've picked the photo below, my subject. Hehehe!

2010 NBA Finals: Game 7

It's a classic rivalry!

The 2010 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers is an exciting series especially now that it has reached Game 7; this would be heart-pumping.

I like both teams, to be honest. I am a fan of Kobe Bryant and Shannon Brown of the Lakers; I'm also a fan of Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Rasheed Wallace of the Celtics. So, what team will I be picking? Am I going to wear yellow or green?

Well, if it was Orlando Magic that made it to the finals then I would definitely pick them; but it's not.

I've done some math though; for the Lakers' 3 wins they have led with 14-points in average comparing to the Celtics' 7.33-points for their 3 wins. Game 7 will be in LA, so it would be a home-court advantage for Phil Jackson and his team.

Nah, too much analyzation.. I'm going to wear my Lakers cap for Game 7.

The last prayer of Eli [Book of Eli]

This is the last prayer of Eli in the movie Book of Eli, I kinda like it.

Dear Lord, Thank you for giving me the strength and the conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me. Thank you for guiding me straight and true through the many obstacles in my path. And for keeping me resolute when all around seemed lost. Thank you for your protection and your many signs along the way. Thank you for any good that I may have done, I'm so sorry about the bad. Thank you for the friend I made. Please watch over her as you watched over me. Thank you for finally allowing me to rest. I'm so very tired, but I go now to my rest at peace. I fought the good fight, I finished the race, I kept the faith.

Watch the movie if you hadn't seen it yet.

Jordan for 2K11

How about this, Michael Jordan will grace the cover of NBA 2K11? Well, let me re-post some parts of the article that I've read.

Michael Jordan might be retired, but he’s still the most powerful force in the basketball marketing world. He has proved that in the shoe business and now he’ll get his chance on a video game cover.

“We’ve made a lot of progress over the past 10 years, but we know we have the best NBA video game ever made here,” Argent said. “So we thought to ourselves how can we embody that and there was only one person on that list who we wanted to have and that was Michael Jordan. Actually getting this done is the most ridiculous win of all-time.”

“Michael’s last appearance in a video game was in 2004 and over that time the video game industry had continued to grow,” said Estee Portnoy, Jordan’s business manager. “We had been hearing that there was demand from the gamers to have him in the game and this came along and made a lot of sense.”

Argent wasn’t ready to talk about specifics of how Jordan would appear in the game other than to say that there will be “some really good surprises.” Argent did however guarantee that the game would be the best selling game in the 10-year history of 2K Sports.

“It’s an honor to be featured on the cover of NBA 2K11,” Jordan said, in a statement. “I have no doubt that NBA 2K11 will be a big hit with gamers and basketball fans alike. I’m looking forward to getting back out on the court, virtually.”

Oh yeah! This is good, so good!

Another Dave Hill Effect using LR2.6

I've tried creating the Dave Hill look using Adobe LightRoom 2.6 and below are the samples:

Unthinkable

If you are working with the CIA or FBI or the Army and you have the information [below] what would be your conclusion?

• A terrorist was captured and is being interrogated and tortured.
  
• Three nuclear bombs/weapons claimed [by the terrorist] to be planted in three different major cities in the United States.
• Each bomb claimed to have 4.5 pounds of nuclear.
• It was known that the terrorist had about 18 pounds of nuclear

Something is not right. What could it be?
Well, the movie Unthinkable is a good one. I've watched it last night. At first I thought it is about 'war against terrorism' but later (after watching) I came to an assertion that it is a conspiracy that can hardly be understood.

An American citizen, who is also a Muslim convert, was captured by the government for a potential terrorism plot; he claimed to have planted 3 nuclear bombs in three different major cities in the United States. It was known that he was able to shipped-in about 18 pounds of nuclear that he had used to create the bombs. The FBI, the US Army and 'H' (Samuel L. Jackson) had worked together to interrogate the terrorist in order for them to know the exact location of the nuclear weapons.

To make it short, after some 'unthinkable' torturing, the terrorist decided to tell the exact locations of the bombs. However, 'H' still continued the 'interrogation' that prompted the FBI and the Army to stop him at all cost for they already got what they wanted [bomb locations]; but 'H' knew something that the others don't, a fourth bomb!

Going back to my assertion about this movie being a conspiracy, well after watching the movie yourself you might know what I'm talking about.. you might.

Write|Blog

I have not been writing for the past few days and not been posting blogs that much; well I'm kinda resting and relaxing my mind for there are really serious problems that had been coming my way. If everything will work out just fine as I wanted it to be then it will all be good. Dear diary...

SONY 6 Anniversary/Farewell Party

You are invited.

I am KALINGA

I am KALINGA!

iKALINGA

National Election Results Tally - Eleksyon 2010 - GMANews.TV

National Election Results Tally - Eleksyon 2010 - GMANews.TV

2010 Elections

Vote wisely.

Our choice, our country's future.

Prayers and Politics

The Philippine National Elections is just few days away and I'm sure that these politicians running for office can hardly sit down and find time to relax; I'm sure that most, if not all, of them had became religious enough that they always pray for their victory over and over again. These days I don't even think that there is a politician that prays about a peaceful election and the safety of all; if you know one that do then I can say that he is a good one.

Oh well, unfortunately for me I cannot cast any vote this time even though I'm a registered voter because of the tight schedule I have and that I was not able to file any leave.

What I can do? Pray.

Pray for a peaceful election in our country.

BPC in Dave Hill Effect

Used Adobe Light Room 2.6 for this Dave Hill Effect

NBA Playoffs | D-Rose and the Bulls are on fire

I knew it! Grabbing the last position for the playoffs is just sweet. Derrick Rose is on fire and he will keep the heat for the entire playoff. It would be another exciting series especially that they will go against the Cleveland Cavaliers. I would go for the Bulls, again, even though they are considered to be the underdogs.

Will D-Rose and the Bulls clinch playoff spot?

With the win against the Charlotte Bobcats, the Chicago Bulls is still hanging tight and still on the race for that playoff position. The Bulls is currently at 9th place for the Eastern Conference, 1.5 games behind the Toronto Raptors. Now what makes the race more exciting is that the Raptors just won their last game; as usual, Chris Bosh is always on top of his game.

The Bulls didn't want to see that victory by the Raptors, instead they will have to focus on their next games; they will face the East 6th placer Milwaukee Bucks today, LeBron James and the Cavs on April 8, the New Jersey Nets on April 9, the Raptors, Boston Celtics and again Charlotte will complete the last 6 games for Chicago.

Derrick Rose is one of the top point guards in the NBA today, he's still young yet he plays like a veteran already. He should do his best for their last 6 games; however, he cannot do it all by himself. Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich and Joakim Noah should also step up. If ever the Bulls will make that 8th place then they will have to face the Cavaliers on the first round of the playoffs; now that would be an exciting and hot series.

My Adidas TS Bounce Commander (RJ) lookup

I visited this one Adidas store somewhere in Manila and they were on sale, up to 70% discount on selected items; so I decided to do some window-shopping since I didn't have the budget to buy some merchandise. I came across this basketball shoes which price is discounted to 60%; it looks more like a TS Bounce Commander. However, when I checked the signature of the shoes, it says "RJ", I cannot recall any NBA baller with that initials in Adidas Brotherhood (I know Richard Jefferson is with Nike). Well it's a very nice pair of kicks, I wanted it.

Two days ago I visited another 2 Adidas stores in the Metro and when I asked the sales personnel, of each store, about the TS with "RJ" signature they told me they had never seen such shoes; am I imagining about it?

I then gave the store, where I have seen the merchandise, a ring and asked them who wore the shoes in the Brotherhood and who is "RJ"; guess what they've answered? "Richard Jefferson", Whatta! They made me look like a fool; RJ wears Nike!

I've then researched the net for it, gave some time for my browsing skills, and good thing I've known. It was personally designed by Rahn Johnson, yes that's his initials on those shoes. "RJ".

I think I'm going to let go of my Adidas 5th Element basketball shoes to get that TSxRJ, soon.

Earthquake shook the Philippines again @ 13.744°N, 120.069°E

Earthquake shook the Philippines again @ 13.744°N, 120.069°E; epicenter is on a seabed in Mindoro. Far but we felt the shake here in our office earlier; we are here in Manila.

What's going on with these earthquakes around the world?

Pacquiao is just phenomenal!

I believe that the pound-for-pound king and WBO welterweight champion, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao put on a good fight against Joshua Clottey during their recent fight where the Filipino pride won via a one-sided unanimous decision; the thing that made the event looks like a not-a-pacquiao type of fight is that there was no knock-down. Seriously, a lot of people had predicted and expected that Clottey would hit the ground; it never happen. Because of this, a lot of critics are claiming that the Pacman had upset a lot of boxing fans.

Upset?

Oh c'mon! The victory itself is sweet and Pacquiao is phenomenal. Even team Clottey, I think, was not upset about the outcome of the fight; it was a privilege to fight the best boxer in the world today.

Read more @ Mayweather is upset for Pacquiao's victory!

I Got Game

Tomorrow would not just be another basketball game for me, it would be something that I would have to do or give my best skills into; I got game and I know drama so I will have to play it the way it is supposed to be. I'm hoping that I would perform well.

On the other hand, I still haven't got my pair of basketball kicks for our company's sports fest this coming Saturday; well I still got 2 pairs though, I'll have to stick to them for practice.

I will be doing some window shopping later, so good luck for me.

Marijuana for Sale?

Lately I've been thinking about 'moving on' with my career; is it time for a little adjustment or a little change? That's what been lurking my mind for the past few days.

Well career is not the only one I'm giving consideration right now, I am also looking forward to finish my 'abandoned' degree before 2012 ends. This situation of mine will, again, involve wise decision making.

If ever I'm going to pursue my education, my plan includes an establishment of a business as a financial source; now that, again, will challenge my decision-making skills (awww!) especially when it comes to what business is to establish. I am considering the following though:

- General Merchandise business (sell anything in demand)
- School and Office Supplies store
- Baby apparels
- T-Shirt printing business
- Gold and Silver buy and sell

Well, how about going illegal to earn more? Hmmm.. Illegal logging and marijuana for sale would definitely give me those bucks.

What's lurking in my mind?

There are a lot of things that had been running in my mind lately; a lot of things that they had even infected my rationale. That's it! I'll be back with a better post.

Write and Write More

On the left side of this site you should see a picture, a very old picture, of four girls with label 'The Curse of the 5'. Well, that's currently what I'm working these days; I am writing a story about a possible 'curse' of our family and I want you to know more about it. What is it? You'll able to know it soon.

Dwyane Wade is the MVP of the 2010 NBA All Star Game

It was a very close game before a record-breaking 108,713 fans in the Dallas Cowboy's stadium but the East edged the West with a score of 141 to 139. It was again another exciting All Star game with first 3 quarters of fun and last quarter of pure basketball. The race to the game's MVP was also exciting as Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chrish Bosh of the East All Stars, with Carmelo Anthony of the West, vied for the best player of the game. At the end, when East won, it was all Wade's day as he was declared the MVP. Well, the Miami's superstar deserved to be the one to be named the best player of the game for he had put on a very good performance.

By the way, I've voted for Wade to be MVP on NBA.com. Wahahaha!

The Ullalim Festival is launched today

The Kalinga Day (Ullalim Festival) celebration launched today; too bad for me I cannot be there. I always wanted to participate for the activities there; like the street dancing, join my tribe play the gongs. Anyways, I'm proud to be a Kalinga and am very thankful to all those people who had made the Ullalim Festival as good as it gets. We should be proud of our beloved homeland!


iKALINGA T-Shirts

The iKALINGA t-shirts that I've designed is now on sale at the trade-fair area; so go and grab yours now!

Helpful site for RadTechs

My cousin, who is a B.S. in RadTech (Radiologic Technology) student, called me the other day asking for help about websites that he can visit to know more about his chosen college course. He was actually trying to finish a report about being a radiology technician which is due in two days. Having a good and fast internet connection, I couldn't say 'no' to him. Besides, it is always good to help others.

So I went on and searched the world wide web for good sites related to radiology technician. After sorting some prospects there is this one webpage that had caught my attention the most; it is Radiology Technician, the page title alone had sent a message to me that I could get helpful and valuable information from it. After knowing that the website is indeed a good one, I, immediately, called back my cousin and told him about this. He was very thankful and happy for he would definitely finish his report about radiology technician. The last thing that he had told me was that he will be sharing the URL to his classmates; good idea, I thought.

Kalinga Day (Ullalim Festival)

I believe this would be the fourth time in a row that I cannot attend the celebration of the Kalinga Day or Ullalim Festival in my beloved homeland. How sad, so sad for me. I filed a leave last January for me to attend this event however the request was not approved; it's really hard to get a vacation leave be approved for the month of February. Especially that the Ullalim Festival is celebrated during the Valentine's Day. I really want to go home for I have also some merchandise to sell during the trade-fair; the iKALINGA T-Shirts.

They say If you want, there's always a way; well there is indeed a way for me to be in Kalinga and that is to be absent for my work. Hmmmm, tempting but my job would be at stake, if in case.

As it was before, the only way I had viewed what had happened last 2009 Ullalim Festival was through the internet; the news articles, photos and videos posted by my fellow iKalingas. I think it would be the same way again. Arrrgggh!

HowToBecome: What do you want to be?

I always wanted to be a successful graphic designer ever since my high-school days. Though I've already worked for a local newspaper as a cartoonist and also I've been a layout artist for my college school-paper I still cannot consider myself as a very good graphic designer. I've been asking myself "how can I be the person that I want to be?"

The world wide web is always a good source of helpful information that would guide us to reach our own goals. I am saying this for there was this one time when I was browsing the net and came across the website of HowToBecome.info where I was able to read very good and encouraging articles about our ambitions and goals in life. The website is full of information; believe me, it is where I was able to read suggestions about being a graphic designer. It is also a Career Article Directory, read articles related to whatever you want to be. This website is good, really good.

Free Press Release: Another very helpful site

A website full of helpful information is a good site.

Earlier I was browsing the world wide web for additional information that I could use for my other blog related to mixed martial arts (MMA) and boxing when I came across the website of Free Press Release, from there I was able to read helpful information pertaining to MMA. I also remember that, before, one of my friends had suggested this site to me to be an informative site but I just didn't have the time to browse for it; I realized he was correct.

So if you want to know more about anything (yes, anything), from sports to money-making tips, just visit Free Press Release by going to www.free-press-release.com. Believe me, this site is helpful.

Thank you Gloria?

"Salamat po! Pangulong Gloria Macapagal Arroyo sa footbridge na to." [Thank you! President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for this foot bridge.]

That's what is written on large streamers hanging on some of the footbridges along the Quezon Avenue, a major road, in Quezon City.

I can't help but ask myself why would these streamers be put there since those footbridges had been built years back. Yes the footbridges might be built during the term of Arroyo but why thank her only now? The 'thank you' message could have been done long time ago. On the other hand, I believe what was used for these infrastructures is the money of the people; the taxes that we are paying for. Correct me if I'm wrong about this.

So it should be us, the people, who deserved to be thanked not her only.

Another thing, on one of the footbridges, just beside the streamer is a notice I believe from the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), if I'm not mistaken, where a line of the message says "..political propaganda is strictly prohibited along the major roads of Quezon City.." Beat that!

Make Money Online Philippines | Traffic Test | Keyword Hijacking

Earlier I was browsing the web for information on how to drive traffic to a blog or a website and I came across some rather 'helpful' tips and tricks. One is from a site of a fellow Filipino who had discussed about keyword hijacking.

If by instance you have searched the web using the search phrase make money online Philippines and you were given this blog as one of the search results then the 'traffic test' I'm doing is somewhat successful. However, I'm not going to say that you cannot find any information here about online money making because you can visit PTC Syndicate wherein you can make real money just by clicking ads or links. I've earned as well.

Life is so short

After days of going silent (not posting articles) I'm back again doing what I think the best thing I can do to burn time, blogging.

Just arrived from the Kalinga province 3 days ago; had to be there for my beloved grandmother, Carmen Lucob, had joined our Creator. She was 90 years old.

My lola had been diagnosed with heart failure, a sickness we never knew she would have for more than 89 years of her life until a doctor said so. Me, being 'logical', is always asking "why is it that bringing a person to a hospital will only make the sickness worse?" Wahahaha!

My lola was so old and so weak that she can hardly do anything physically already; she can hardly stand, can hardly walk, can hardly talk, can hardly eat. However, I always knew that she wanted to do those things and more. Well she had done a lot of things already, but there are also a lot of things that she was not able to do that I know she wanted to; life is just too short. So short that we should give importance with, not to take it for granted.

Well, lola is up there now. I know she's happy; especially that she's with GOD and with her children as well.

WiFi: Burger King

Since my SmatrBro (USB) internet had been giving me connection problems I decided to look for a free WiFi area. For the 2nd time I'm here in Burger King (Welcome Rotonda branch) enjoying a meal while surfing the net. It's nice here for you can stay and surf any time, no time limit. There are a lot of 'users' though; students, office workers, etc. The only thing that would actually worry you if you decided to go here is your notebook's battery life. So make sure that the battery is fully charged and that you're going to bring your AC adapter.

Oh, there are only about four available power outlets here and it's first-come-first-served.

I love her so much...

As I'm making this post I'm holding my tears from flowing, I'm trying to compose myself and not to over react to what's happening in the province as of the moment. Even though how much I try to hide my sadness my heart can never do, it's hurting.
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New Title

So I decided to change the title and description of this blog; originally this is called Not a Writer|Not a Blogger but seems like I am not getting any visitors or traffic anymore. I said to myself why not try to experiment? Try a catching blog title; scandal is one popular word that can drive traffic to my site. Just to let people know that I will not be posting any adult-related or Rated R contents here, I've got nothing of those (personally).

Why would I need a good traffic to this site? Well, to monitize or to earn readers. Huh!

Enjoy!

iKALINGA Shirts on Ullalim Festival

Earlier this morning I've been thinking if I'm going to push thru my plans of selling iKALINGA shirts this coming Ullalim Festival (Kalinga Day); what was holding my decision to do so was the approval of my requested vacation leaves (VL). Sigh. It's really hard for us, here in the office, to get our VLs approved these days.

After some 'random thoughts' I have decided (100%) to sell those iKALINGA shirts; anyways there is already a trade-booth reserved for us. That's the good thing.

Anyone interested to order the iKALINGA shirt you can message me here, eMail me (julzryu@yahoo.com), or text me (09197197606) for details. Thank you.

Blog Cleaned from Politics Post

So I decided to remove my posts that are somewhat related to Philippine politics, most of them are copy-pasted from Inquirer.net though, so that's OK for me.

KOJIC Acid Soap

Kojic Acid Soap was formulated with pure kojic acid and was discovered in Japan in1989. This soap was successfully used to lighten and whiten skin discoloration and whiten dark spots, giving you a fairer and younger looking skin. [It has been proven to be one of the best effective skin bleaching / lightening / whitening soaps because of the added potency of the kojic acid.]

It penetrates upper skin layers to inhibit the formation of pigments. The upper layer is lightened, while the deeper layers remain discolored. Exposure to sunlight brings the deep layered colors to the surface. Usually the effect produced by kojic acid lasts as long as the soap is being used regularly.

DIRECTIONS:
Use Kojic Acid soap all over the body while having shower or bath. Lather it well for about 2-3minutes. If your skin is really sensitive, use no more than 3x a week at first, then see if you can handle more frequent usage.

If you want to apply this on your face, check first for skin sensitivity. Massage gently. Rinse well and towel dry.

Prices (Wholesale/Retail)

P70 - 1-10pcs(minimum)
P65 - 25pcs(minimum)
P50 - 50pcs(minimum)

For Orders

You can email me at julzryu@yahoo.com and indicate you information [Full name, address, contact number] and your order.

You can also contact me at my mobile #s +639197197606 or +639279038336 for faster transaction.

NOTE:
* Air21 and LBC will be used for shipment.
* Shipment cost will be shouldered by the buyer.
* Meet-up areas: Welcome Rotonda, Sampaloc / Ortigas Center (Emerald Ave.)
* Payments will be through BDO, Smart Money or LBC [PayPal coming soon].
* Cash payment for meet-ups.


Please call or text me for negotiations; or check KOJIC Soap Online Store for additional info.

PTC is not a get-rich-easily option

Clicking links and, or, viewing ads online to earn those cents is not really a fast way to pour cash into your bank account, no. Paid-to-click sites are actually earning more than what you get, of course that's how it is, and to my experience I am actually earning not more than $0.1 per site in one day. So I should be a member to ten PTC sites for me to earn $1 in one day. Well there are these other sites offering $1 per click, like BuxExtra, but I have to figure out first if they are legit.

If you are planning to make money online (for free) by joining PTC sites just make sure that you are going to do it as a 'part-time' only, don't try to devote most of your time with it. Of course you should have good internet connection as well; also patience is a virtue.



myLot User Profile

Kudos to UnionBank Ph Customer Service

This is somewhat related to the PayPal account that I've talked about the last post. Still I cannot remember the username and password of that PayPal account that I have created last December, so for me to track or figure out I decided to call UnionBank Philippines customer service first since the $1.95 has been charged already to the debit card that I've used.

After listening to the 'automated voice machine' I was able to get this friendly representative, she has a pleasant voice. I can't really recall her name for I am really determined to get a solution for this issue that I'm having now regarding PayPal and the debit card. Well, I believe I heard her say her name was Queenie (good job). My plan was to get the EXPUSE number from them and to verify the PayPal account that was used to charge the $1.95; to no avail I got nothing but apologies. The representative said that she cannot disclose any information about any transaction made by the account holder (my girlfriend) if there was no consent received by them; even though my girl had given me all the necessary information to check, what a hassle! Anyways, I totally understand that it is all about security purposes so I'll just let my girl call them. On the other hand, I would like to say that Queenie did a good job.