Robert Pattinson, Twilight Movie Star

Why is it many girls screaming at this actor???? Do you like him? Tell me why...

Marian Rivera: Jag Endorser, preggy with Dingdong?

She portrays the leading role of Adapted Mexican telenovela starred by Thalia. She was paired with Dingdong Dantes, the E's 3rd Sexiest Man in the World, up to Dyesebel and One True Love. Before the Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang paired again with Dingdong, she is rumored to be preggy with her on-screen love team. Is she preggy? True or False??????

Roses are red, violets are blue...

Red rose, no editing and photoshop involved. So romantic!

White rose with shades of blue...

Bouquet of red roses

more flowers for lovers...

Violet orchids

Different kinds of beautiful flowers

Pink rose, so sweet and so modest...

All of the flowers are taken at Flower Market, Bangkok, Thailand on Sept 2008. I hope you like it. :-)

The Jobless and the Sickness

As far as I can remember, this is my 2-month long jobless and home-based. For me, it's like it took years already to be based home doing nothing but routinary chores of sleeping, eating 3x meals, surfing, checking my emails and social networks, cooking, cleaning part of the house, and just laying on my bed some times. I feel tired! I never thought it's more tiresome to become one of the million jobless citizens of Philippines, and the world! Worst, it make's me more often sick and ill. Just like today starting yesterday. I am feverish. My sore throat is still hurts. My back pain is adding no help! I even have a clogged nose. It's a combat against FLU. I already did the following:
1. gargle a glass of lukewarm water with salt - though the sore throat pain eased, but not totally
2. drank a paracetamol - but the fever is still invading my whole body
3. drank and still drinking glasses of juice - still hoping everything will be back to normal

What's next?? I don't know. I hope the next thing would be eating PiZzA when I am again sound and healthy! I missed it!

Michelle Obama made history in Fashion

I never thought that the world will also look at how Michelle Obama's dressed during the Acceptance Speech of his husband President-elect Barack Obama in front of thousands of supporters, media, and uhmm.. and fashion circles. When I woke up today, I just saw in the news that world's eyes are on Michelle Obama's splotchy red and black Narciso Rodriguez frock. 

Some of the critics described it as "unexpected, unconventional, and right on trend", whilst others called it "disastrous." But at the end of the day, Michelle Obama's bold decision to deviate from what society and world's eyes expect from a first-lady of the United States of America is something historic.

It might be shallow to talk about her dress in the Election Night. But this is also a chance to discuss about how the first family in the White House could lead a change on how we think, how we look towards others not only in politics of governance, but as well as politics of fashion, lifestyle, entertainment, business, and others. 

America greatly moves forward past racism when Obama became the undisputable President-elect in 2008 US Election. And now, Michelle Obama is making a statement that an empowered woman is not hindered by what others think are right and wrong, but what is morally accepted - a fashion that not only rate you on what brand and colour you are wearing, but what you bring forth and will offer to the world. And Michelle Obama is smart, confident, and discipline woman, to lead that change. So watch out for more! (just my opinion) :-)

Ann Nixon Cooper to Obama's win in 2008 US Election: After a while we will all be one

Ann Nixon Cooper, the oldest voter who voted Barack Obama in the historic 2008 US Presidential Election feels relieved that election of Obama in the presidential race symbolises the change she has been waiting for. 

As reported in CNN news, Ann Nixon Cooper was born past the generation of the slavery. Those were the days that Cooper cannot vote because of two striking reasons - being a woman, and being black.

But now, she witnessed in her lifetime that the first African-American President is elected in the most powerful positions in the world. The 106-year-old Cooper patiently awaits President Obama's acceptance speech as someone tipped her that she will be mention in Obama's speech and that moment happened.

In Obama's speech about Cooper's witnessing the history of her times, and our times, he mentioned that "Tonight, I think about all that she's seen throughout he century in America - the heartache and the hope; the struggle and the progress; the times we were told that we can't, and the people who pressed on with that American creed: Yes we can!"

Obama, a symbol of hope

This election day 4th of November defines a symbolic and historic dream come true when American voters casted their votes beyond colour of the skin. President-elect Barack Hussein Obama would become the 44th American President on 20 January 2009, and the first African-American President of the United States of America. 

It’s a chilling experience to watch President-elect Obama in television speaking in front of thousands of his supporters. It’s so thrilling to witness that in my lifetime a symbol of hope for many especially for the poor, marginalised, and minorities is already at the hands of the world. Yes, America has a come along way to show that nothing is impossible to change the history for good and for better. This is a new era that we have waited so much. 

I am not an American. But seeing President-elect Obama to sit on one of the most powerful positions in the world, I can’t help but to rejoice that it is a beginning of a new era of change, democracy, and equality. It may not be in my own country, but a Big Hope sprung that someday in other parts of the world including in my homeland, a change for justice, peace, and equality is possible. 

I may be just an ordinary citizen in a very small town, but President-elect Obama is an inspiration. I would like to extend my family support and goodwill to the change that you will lead in Washington and overseas.

Angelina Jolie on refugees

Angelina Jolie is one of the celebrities I admired most. She is not only a celebrity in the entertainment but as well as a name in the society of humanitarian work. She make good use of her figure as a celebrity for a good cause. I admire Brad Pitt to the bones! But I would say, he is so lucky to become Angelina's partner. Angelina is family-oriented. She has a heart for the people in poverty. She sees humanity in all faces. She is really a prolific ambassador of goodwill for United Nations Refugee Agency. Recently, she appeals for more support for Afghan returnee after her visit.

She commented "the courage, resilience and quiet dignity of returnee families rebuilding their lives against the kind of adversity few of us can imagine shows the human spirit at its best." She appealed for long-term commitments to Afghanistan and greater humanitarian support for the population as the harsh Afghan winter approaches. - pulled out from UNHCR.org

Just like Jolie who has a heart for the people suffering from crisis, I wish that her being a role model to everybody will gain more supporters and aid for the crisis faced by people in the poorest countries in the world.

Mamma Mia! Abba charisma is still in power

I still remember my younger sister who loves ABBA so much told me "Oh My, The ABBA group, they are old already!" Oh yes, my younger sister is just 14 y.o. By the time ABBA is at the height of their career, my sister is not yet born nor even created. But she just love Abba because she hears it in the family and anywhere singing "You can dance... You can jive..." and all other ABBA songs. She thought ABBA group is still young physically not until she saw the photos in the internet. Definitely, ABBA is still striking young's heart including my sister towards their music.

I watched Mamma Mia together with colleagues and partner. It is a great movie, if you are an ABBA fan! You will going to see Pierce Brosnan doing musical, so opposite of his macho image in the James Bond movies! It is really cool! And not only that, Mamma Mia! The Movie Soundtrack has sold 3 million copies worldwide ruling iTunes, Billboards, and Amazon charts in the US. In less than 3 weeks in Philippines, it has reached GOLD!With over 3 million copies sold worldwide, Mamma Mia! The Movie Soundtrack is a certified runaway hit, ruling the Billboard, iTunes and Amazon charts in the US. In the Philippines, it has reached Gold in less than three weeks.

"The success of theMamma Mia! Soundtrack and Cast Recording further solidify the power of the franchise, with its ever-growing popularity. The music continues to resonate with audiences of all ages, and these recordings have taken on a life of their own.  We are proud and excited to be part of this continued phenomenon. (source pep.ph)" 
 

Bargain Hunter

Bangkok is an exciting place for shopping! It's either at high-end malls or you better end your day shopping at the night markets sprawling all over the metropolitan, or the best of shopping in Chatuchak! Whichever you prefer, it's really a great shopexperience to be in Bangkok. But what I like most is the bargain hunting. Actually, once you go shopping in the night market and weekend market, bargain is really a MUST! Bargain hunting and bargaining needs patience. Yes patience! I even spend 30 minutes in one store just to bargain. Of course, patience needs to be accompanied with friendliness and chattiness! Remember, sellers are very good in sales talk! And as a consumer, you need to appreciate and befriend them. It's like getting their trust and their smiles. If you do, the 30 minutes time spent in the store worth it. You can even get $100 traveling bag down to $50! Secondly, bargain hunting needs endurance and energy. It may take you hours to find which stores offer the best price with good quality. As a new shopper in a new place, you need to plan wise. Shopping in a big mall is not as adventurous as shopping in local markets. So, if you intend to shop in Siam Paragon, for example, then it is not as exhausting as shopping in Chatuchak market. Chatuchak market is a very crowded place and full of variety of stuffs from head to toe accessories, kitchenwares, toys, gardening tools, pets, and all. It is also very big and most of the time it will drain you of sweating. Thus, water and juices with you is a must. Early morning shopping or late in the afternoon shopping is advisable. Check out the weather as well. Heavy raining season might be not a very good season to shop, however, 2-3 hours in the market is enough. It is unlike in the malls where you can spend anytime irregardless of weather. So, if you are in Bangkok right now, take time to think and plan. But I would say, you will never regret shopping! Happy shopping!

The Nokia Philippines Promo

Yes, Nokia Philippines has the following latest promo! So don't miss this chance to slide by... WIN the Nokia 2680 Slide. Starting October 15 to December 31, 2008, from 10am to 6pm there are lucky winners every hour! How to win? Find out more in the NOKIA SITE.