Missing the old days...

Yesterday, me and my wave-mates had a great time together at Chic-boy, located at BF Homes Paranaque. I don’t know what others would say because I didn’t have a chance to ask them, but for me, the place is just average, as well as the food, but they have this so-called “unli-rice” (short for unlimited RICE) which catches the attention of customers particularly the boys who love to eat more than just 1 cup of rice in a meal without paying extra. The price is very affordable and staffs are friendly so it is highly recommend especially if the plan is “KKB” (Kanya-kanyang Bayad). Hehehe.

It was just a simple gathering that lasted for about 2 hours, or 3 hours including the travel back and forth. We ate together, chatted together,  and laughed together while slowly filling up our stomach with  the yummy Cebu Lechon Liempo, Cebu Lechon Manok, Inihaw na Liempo, unlimited rice and unlimited iced tea! Imagine, one of the wave-mates even had 6 cups of rice! 

It’s really good to be out with friends sometimes, knowing their whereabouts, remembering the old days, and talking about each other just like we haven’t seen each other for quite a long time. Actually, we sometimes see each other in the office, exchange “hi and hello” but of course, we can’t talk that long except those who are together in a team. I really missed these people, their sense of humors, their jokes and stories. The bonding was such a relief after sitting on our stations, taking calls and being in front of the computer talking to strangers for a week or so. The stories that our friends shared to each other were enough to remove the stress we had even just for that moment. It’s sad that our trainers and some of our classmates during our product training weren’t able to make it that day but like they said, there would always be next time. I just hope that more of us can join the next gathering. No matter where it would be or what we would do, the most important is the presence of all of us. Thank you everyone! Because of you, I just had another piece to add to my diary ;)

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Showing at SM Cinemas on 11.18.11

Oh gosh! I can't wait to see this upcoming movie, "Breaking Dawn" which was based on the novel written by the American Author, Stephanie Meyer. It's been over a year of waiting but I know it is worth the wait. The last three Twilight movie series: Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse were simply amazing! I will surely not miss this romantic-fantasy film directed by Bill Condon. Oh, Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan), Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen), and Taylor Lautner (Jacob Black), you guys are simply irresistible! Congratulations to all of you! See you at SM Cinema.. ;)

Learn how to play guitar here!

Hi everyone! I just want to share with you, especially to music lovers and guitarists out there a very good website which contains chords, lyrics, tabs, and tutorial videos of your favorite songs. According to GT group, creator of the website,"Guitar Tutee’s first mission was to help all guitar enthusiasts, beginners and pros alike, improve their guitar-playing skills by providing a video of selected songs." So what are you waiting for? Visit GuitarTutee and learn to play in tune!

Below is the website's snapshot:

Watch Pinoy Soap Opera/TV Programs

Have you missed your favorite Pinoy Soap Opera? Worry no more! I had been missing a lot of my favorite Pinoy soaps recently due to my hectic schedule and very early shift so I tried searching the net to find a website where I can watch the past episodes of "Temptation of Wife", "Imortal", and "Mara Clara", three of my favorites soaps.

In searching the web, I came across these two beautiful websites: http://mytvnatinto.blogspot.com/ and http://imortal-abs-cbn.blogspot.com/. The first one has the most number of recorded tv programs from different networks/tv stations while the second one contains more complete recordings of the abs-cbn primetime soap, "Imortal".

 

I really wanted to thank those people who are behind these websites. Now, I don't have to be in a hurry as I can always come back and watch each episode over and over again through the net. Actually, it is better this way as I don't have to waste my time with too many commercials/advertisements. So, to people out there who are teleserye addicts, start adding the sites to your favorites and enjoy watching!

SM Mall of Asia Marching Band

Mall of Asia is indeed a great place to relax. Entertainment wise, this place is packed of so many places to go; from IMAX where people loved to watch 3d movies, to baywalk where couples enjoy the sea breeze and romantic view of the sunset, to concert ground where party people enjoy to rock with their favorite artists, to seaside where you can buy fresh good from the wet market and pay the “paluto charge” to enjoy a delicious meal with your friends and family and a whole lot more. Our office is in the Mall of Asia and having been working there for 3 years didn’t bore me at all. As a matter of fact, whenever there’s a chance, I bring my family there too. There are so many restaurants to choose from, and a hearty meal with cozy ambience is perfect to turn your tiring and stressful day to a more relaxed one. If you are fond of watching fireworks, just be there before 7PM on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and for sure, you will enjoy the breathtaking fireworks for free. Another thing to add to switch your dark mood to a light one is the marching band. The band members dance as they perform which adds to the fun. Below are some photos and video which my husband took during their performance. Be there before 6pm if you want to witness them live!

Nice Christmas gift or giveaway

     A lot of you may be busy already preparing for Christmas. Others may now be thinking of what gifts to give to their friends or relatives. Actually, in any special occasion, we always think of what’s the best gift to give, something that our love ones will appreciate. Giving gifts had become a tradition already although people may think that it is not necessary, it seems that the spirit will not be complete without it.

    In this blog I want to share with you some pictures which I received from Delifrance. They appeared to be mouth-watering and delicious. Aside from being cute, they are also affordable. If you are still undecided of what gifts or giveaways you can give this Yuletide season, you can add this to your choices.

    By the way, I am not part of Delifrance Restaurant, I‘m just one of their customers who wanted to share their Christmas offers to others. Have a Merry Christmas!!!

Christmas Party Venue? Try Music 21 Plaza Family KTV and Restaurant

     Christmas is just around the corner and a lot of you may be looking for a place where you could celebrate your Christmas party. May it just be you and your sweetheart or your circle of friends, for sure you wanted to make that day special. After all, it is not that often that you find time to celebrate, enjoy and forget all the worries brought by so many duties and responsibilities at work.

     If you are planning to have fun by eating, drinking and singing, I will recommend that you go to Music 21 Plaza Family KTV and Restaurant. I had been to the same place twice at Pasay branch and I really enjoyed it. It has nice and cool ambience. Foods are also great plus they had a lot of packages to choose from so it’s very affordable! There is also a free shuttle pick up at some areas. They have branches located at Makati, Pasay and Malate. For inquiries you can call:

MAKATI BRANCH – 896-4261 / 890-5230

PASAY BRANCH – 852-1524 / 851-1196

MALATE BRANCH – 522-6935 / 522-5941

     Or you can visit their website: http://www.music21plaza.com.ph/pasay_site.htm for more info.

     By the way, on December 16, me and my friends at Tricom will meet again at the same venue for our Christmas Party. Hmm.. i just can't wait to see them all!

New Guitar

     I really admire those who can play instruments very well. For many, playing organ, piano, drums or guitar is their passion. When I was still in high school, I used to play guitar. Aside from being a music lover, I had a crush on someone who really loved playing guitar and that inspired me a lot. I was so happy when my father gave me a new guitar on my 14^th birthday. I was still a sophomore student back then. I remembered how excited I was when I used it for the first time. Since that day, I spent most of the time trying to learn how to play it. But I guess, I was not really destined to be a good guitarist because no matter how hard I tried to do it well, I failed. I can only play some songs with very simple cords: A, Am, C, D, Dm, E, Em, G… and it was not enough to sing and play my favorite songs. By then I knew I was just a frustrated guitarist and so I gave up. Well, I am still proud of my achievement as a frustrated guitarist as others may really know nothing at all about guitar right? At least, I can relate to guitarists of my age. That’s the only consolation I had.

     You may not believe but my husband, Romel can play guitar very well and can sing the melody beautifully, too. He can sing from his heart. Hmm.. well, I can say that he is really good at it. When I saw him played guitar before, when we were not yet a couple but friends, I admired him a lot. I never thought that we will end up as couple; I think that’s what destiny is all about. I'm so lucky to be her wife; though I didn’t become a good guitarist, I feel that my dreams were fulfilled by my husband.

     It’s been a while since Romel stopped playing guitar. His priorities had changed when he started building a family. He decided to give his old guitar to my brother who is also a frustrated guitarist like me. But recently, when we were at the mall, a guitar caught our attention and so we bought it. I believe it’s our love for music that urged us to buy it. We might have lost our time but didn’t lose the spirit and passion at all. Now I am seeing and hearing my husband playing guitar again and I feel proud of him and in love as ever!!!

Class Prophecy (BEA Batch 2001-2002)

A Journey From Reality

written by: Bernadette Mabansag and Heide Rose Hernandez

     After several hours of signing contracts, at last, the meeting was over. I decided to take a break and drink coffee at the Starbucks Cafe. Upon entering its front door, I saw someone whose face was so familiar. Yeah, I knew, she's M.C, my high school friend, the one who used to sell "mazapan" or what they called as "yema". As she came nearer, she said, "Welcome Ma'am... eehh.. Badette?!.. oh yeah it's you Tedab, what a surprise!" She screamed so loud that got the attention of the customers and the owner, Ms. Jessica Rosales, who was our Student Principal then.

     After sharing pleasantries with M.C and Jessica, I realized that I should visit one of my best buddies whom I considered one of the most successful women I've ever known. When I arrived at her office, she didn't notice me. I saw her with a bunch of papers at her table. To get her attention, I made a loud scream, "Tog-sheng!" She was stunned and replied, "ala, ay kagaling naman!" and we laughed to our hearts desire.

     "Are you not tired of doing that job? I've been calling you all day and the only answer I got from your secretary was  you're busy. Why don't you take a break? Let's go to California for some rest and peace of mind.." I asked of her. "Well, that's a good idea.. wait, I will just call my partner Sherrie Anne and tell her that I will be away for couple of weeks so she can take in charge."

                 

     After few days, I went to her house and picked her up. We arrived at the airport just in time. When we were at the departure area, I couldn't believe it, for I saw our high school PMT Captain Roiland Tobeo wearing a Naval suit. He was so in a hurry we did not catch up with him.

     Heide and I were about to take our seats in the airplane when the flight stewardess voice echoed inside the room asking us to fasten our seatbelts. Her voice reminded me of one of our batchmates whom we teased lesbian or "tomboy". I was surprised when I saw her approaching us, she's Irma Sevilla, very feminine and charming with her costume. 

     Then a voice from the pilot cockpit reminded me of another high school friend, Hersan. I was right as he was indeed the pilot that time as he announced.. "This is your Pilot, Hersan Fetil, we are about to land at the L.A. airport.." I wanted so much to see him but I had to accompany Heide to her hotel so I decided to just meet with him some other time.

     When we arrived at the hotel, I just took a quick shower and left Heide sleeping in bed. I went to a big restaurant, "ACINOM's Restaurant". When I entered the restaurant, I was surprised to see another classmate, Jonathan Ramos. I greeted him with a pleasant "hi!" and he confirmed to me that the owner of the restaurant was no other than Monica Madonna Tolentino. I wasn't able to see her because she was engaged in a meeting with her co-proprietors that moment.

     I went back to the hotel and invited Heide to the entertainment hall. When the first show was about to begin, the master showman introduced the first batch of performers. I could not believe my eyes for they were no other than the ultimate and boneless dancers, "Boys in Motion", the dancers from our Alma Mater, the same group of dancers headed by Jun-jun Barlan. I thought I was just dreaming but the next performer astonished me, Jerleth de Chavez.

     I left Heide at the entertainment hall as I needed to see a doctor. I felt so dizzy and was afraid that my blood pressure rose.

     I thought surprises were over but when I arrived at the hospital, the first doctor I saw was also my classmate, Joel Yolola who was the resident doctor assigned that time. When he called his nurse, I saw another classmate coming to us, Mary Rose Magbujos.

     After Dr.Yolola gave me the prescription I needed, I immediately went to the Pharmacy within the hospital building. The pharmacist who welcomed me was another fellow classmate, Ronna Joy Bagnes.

     After drinking the medicine and taking a nap, I prepared myself to go to boutique as I needed to buy a formal dress. There will be a musical concert that night which will be performed by my old-time friend, Irish and with her husband Dominic. I saw their invitation at the hotel's lobby. But I was even more surprised to see Honeyleen Adan, the owner of the boutique with our high school classmates, Caren Dyan and Karen Salimo as co-owners, the 2 Ginas of 4-1.

     When I went back to the hotel, I caught Heide watching a television show, the Body Builder show. She told me that she saw Romuel Aguba and Jonathan Aguila compete on that show. She also told me that the emcee of that show is her bestfriend Arlyn May Aclan who looks great with her slim body.

     When the show was over and after proclaiming that Romuel won the title as "Mr. Body Builder 2012", I changed the TV Channel and what caught my attention was the Mr. and Ms. Earth  Competition. I was amazed upon hearing the names of the candidates from the Philippines. It was wonderful to see Gel and Marvin in the TV screen. Yes, Angelica Sayo and Marvin Greggy Aguila bagged the title Mr. and Ms. Earth 2012.

     After watching the coronation, I looked for another interesting show and the show that made me stared on screen was the cooking show of Vanessa and Jaypril Reglos who were the two big names in our campus. Then I was even surprised when Deanna Rose Tolentino showed up in the show as the guest chef.

     I was about to turn off the TV when news flashed. The newscaster who appeared on the screen was my old time best pal Jaypee Araño. His news was about the the greatest debate of 2012 which will soon be seen in CNN. His guests will be Ms. Maricar Gonzales and Ms. Connie Magbujos, "Q-Girls." I got so fascinated of what I was seeing on tv, it was a commercial for the upcoming fashion show of Donatella Versace and the gorgeous models who were on stage were Maria Gracia Trillanes, Sylvia Kristel Ejes, Aleah Contreras, Leizl Boongaling, Mary Ann Pasia, Joan Alcones, Vanessa Coronel, Ronalyn Enriquez, Nenette Mendoza and Michelle Perdiguerra followed by the hunks, Jose Bernabe Lavarias, Floyd Ilustrado, Rico Japlit, Leo Niño Cusi and Alvin de Mesa. How I wished I could still stay tuned on the tv show but it was already seven in the evening and I had to prepare for the concert of "Romeo and Juliet". Heide on the other hand, had to see the NBA Game of the LA Lakers where our high school batchmates, Amir Salvania, Fortunato Cueto, Gilbert Manalo, Ronnel Untal, Arjay Lacdao and Erwin Gagalac and my old-time favorite, our high school Senior  Euclid Virrey were members.

     It was a fine Sunday morning the next day. I woke up and saw Heide still sleeping in bed. When she rose up, I eagerly asked her how the game was last night. "Really amazing!" she gasped. "You know what? Erwin Gagalac was awarded as MVP while Euclid and Amir played very well.. I was stunned when I saw the two guys.. they were as handsome as ever!" Heide said as if she was daydreaming.

     We went to church that morning only to find out that the mass was over and a wedding ceremony is being held. We heard the priest said, "Now, I declared you as husband and wife.." When the newly weds walked down the aisle, we got a glance at their faces and to our great surprise, they were Emerson and Vanessa Caig, our high school sweethearts. American looking guy Clarck Andrew Alcantara was the couple's bestman and Lanie Triviño was the maid of honor. Heide asked me to accompany her as she approached the priest because she wanted to donate a painting of the blessed Virgin Mary painted by the famous Kurt Charles Felomino. When we saw the priest coming our way, we could not believe he was Ail Wilfred Lara whose cute dimples appeared as he smiled on us... "Father, ohhh, it's you!.."

     "Hey Bernadette wake up! Hello, hello, are you with me?" Heide asked. Oh my! I found myself sitting at the computer lab where we were making some news articles for our school organ. I could not control laughing at my wondering thoughts. ^__^

Kasi naman kasi... mahal kita! "My Amnesia Girl"

Sooooo kuleeeeeeeet!!!

Until now, hindi ko pa rin malimutan yung karamihan sa mga pick up lines na binitiwan nina Toni and John Lloyd sa movie..  It was really funny and hilarious.. matatawa ka ng bonggang-bongga. In fairness to them ha, malakas ang chemistry nila. Promise, nakakawala ng stress!

My husband and I watched the movie last night at Mall of Asia. 6:15 yung screening, 6PM daw magpapapasok pero take note, 5:30 pa lang ang haba na ng pila sa harap ng Premier Cinema. Free-seating siya so napilitan tuloy kaming makipila na rin just to make sure na makakahanap kami ng magandang pwesto. Akala ko nga first day screening sa sobrang dami ng tao, yun pala 3^rd day na kahapon. Haha!

Yung mga hindi pa nakakapanuod, nuod na kayo. Mas maganda if you are with your partner pag manunuod ka. Haynaku, yung asawa ko, halos kagatin braso ko dahil sa sobrang kilig sa dalawa nina Toni and Lloydie.. No boring scene at all. Para ngang di namin namalayan yung oras, hindi mo aakalaing 1 hour and 45 minutes na pala ang lumipas dahil wala kaming ginawa kundi tumawa. Ang galing ng script writer and director at syempre yung mga casts kasi nagawa nilang super kakakilig yung movie. Like, yung scene kung saan, dinikitan ng mga post-it notes yung bahay ni Toni.. example: “ikaw ang puto sa aking dinuguan”..  hehe.. love it!!! Meron din namang nakakalungkot na eksena, like when JL had to court Toni again, he had to run errands at may scene dun kung saan napahiya si JL at nasabihang “malaki ang tyan”. Medyo teary-eyed kami dun. ^__^ 

Yung moment na pinipilit ni JL na bigyan ng mga bagong memories si Toni, he arranged a birthday party at nagbirthday si Toni ng 28 times! Nung nasa part na debut na niya, tinugtog yung “di na natuto” na parang sirang plaka. Kwela talaga! J

Hindi naman halata masyado na enjoy na enjoy kami sa panunuod noh! Sa katunayan, heto ang mga pick up lines na natatak sa memory namin na hanggang sa nung nagdidinner na kami ay paulit-ulit naming binabalikan ng husband ko at natatawa talaga kami. Corny but romantic!

•  Sabi ko na camera ako eh.. huh? Kasi napapa-smile kita.
•   Naku baka hindi ka na makauwi.. bakit? Kasi nasa isip na kita.
•   Siguro kung bola ka, hindi kita kayang i-shoot? Bakit, kasi palagi mo akong    mamimiss?
•   Thank you lord ha, pandesal lang naman ang hiniling ko, hamburger ang binigay Nyo, may fries pa!
•  Para kang kuto.. kasi palagi kang andito sa ulo ko.
•  Para kang ihi.. bakit naman? kasi ang hirap mong pigilan.
•  Para kang tae.. ha? Bakit? kasi di kita magawang paglaruan.
•  Bili ka ng salbabida ha? Bakit, kasi magsuswimming tayo? Hindi, kasi baka malunod ka sa pagmamamahal ko!
•  May MMDA ba dito? Ha, wala, bakit? Kasi nagkabanggaan ang mga puso natin!
•  Para kang teleserye? Talaga bakit? Kasi nakakaadik.
•  Ikaw para kang pelikula.. kasi ang sarap mong panuorin.

Like it! Totoo ngang masarap panuorin! Sayang at memory full na kami, siguro dahil sa katatawa, pinasok ng hangin yung mga ulo namin kaya di na namin maremember lahat yung lines. Anyway, congratulations to Toni Gonzaga and John Loyd Cruz, sa lahat ng casts and people na naging part ng production, they really did well and I believe it will be one of the top grosser for 2010!

• 
  

Charice on Glee Videos : Singing Telephone & Listen

Once again, Charice Pempengco brought pride to the Philippines. Good job Charice! 
We are so proud of you!
Charice singing Listen HD version
source

Livestream Glee Season 2, Episode 1 “Audition”Click on the PLAY button to watch the full episode. Enjoy!.

via

Picture Credit to Fox