Day 4 – Manila Vacation

I woke up alarmed by the way Sister A is calling bunso. I guess this is just my intuition being the “dad” to them.There’s no panic in her voice or anything. I just felt like something was off. And I was right. The moment she said there were a lot of water coming out from her, I woke up my mom, brush my teeth, wash my face and wore something better than the one I had from sleep. We were all done in 10 minutes tops. I was so scared and my heart was beating twice faster than its normal rate. Eventually, we’ve managed to get a cab and went straight to Fabella Hospital. I know, what you’re all thinking. My mom was so opposed to it but my sister wants to give birth there so we let her. She’s had all her checkups at UST’s public rate which is quite ok. When we got to Fabella’s emergency room, I was stunned to see about 10 or more pregnant ladies waiting in line *to give birth????*. No other companion was allowed in there but I was still able to ask the nurse about Sister A’s situation. She’s not contracting. She’s not experiencing any other kind of pains or signs that she’s in labor. It’s her water bag that got me so worried. What will happen to the baby if it dried out? What if from that amount of water coming out from her, the baby comes out? Eventually, the nurse took her inside where I saw numbers of beds – are they going to let her give birth there??? We were not born with a silver spoon or anything but it’s so damn scary. I was so willing to sell my soul to anyone who could just give me enough amount to let my sister give birth to at least a decent hospital but she won’t let us. And adding more insult to our injury, the bitch who I assume was the doctor but doesn’t look like one and doesn’t act like one, we’re asking us in a higher tone of why are we there.

Bitch -> Bakit kayo nandito?
Me -> *in a nicer tone* Eh miss, pumutok na kasi yung panubigan nya. Worry ko baka delikado na sa kanya. Hindi pa ba sya manganganak nun?
Bitch -> *about 5 levels higher* Eh kaya nga dalhin mo dun sa labas para mainterview yan eh.
Me -> *shocked. About 3 levels higher na.* Kailangan mong magsungit? Nakita mong nagpapanic mga tao ditto, magsusungit ka pa?

Honestly, I was waiting for her to say something in return so I can convince Sister A to go to another hospital. But since she didn’t said anything, she queued outside and waited for someone to assist her. When I was outside with my Mom, I looked at her face and she was so freaking calm. She’s scaring the hell out of me and my mom and she’s just calm. But knowing her, among all of us, she’s really the strongest one. That’s one of her traits I really admire the most. I never thought of her giving birth. The way I look at them is the way what I always remember of them. What I always see in her is that pretty little girl in a kindergarten uniform with a long curly hair and blushing cheeks and a smile ready for everyone to see. She’s the apple of everyone’s eye. She’s always been the apple of my eye. The little sister I was always proud of. But looking at her now, she looks like she’s the one who’s 5 years older than me when it comes to situations like this. With that walking down the memory lane 10 minutes moment I was having, she came out of nowhere with an announcement I was truly thankful for.
Sis A -> Ma, ayoko na po dito. Dun na lang ako sa UST.
We hailed a cab to UST while listening to her about the reason she walked out of that forsaken hospital.
Sis A -> Sabi nung bwisit na doctor, bakit daw ang sungit ng sungit mo ate eh hindi naman daw ako dun nagpapacheckup.

Well, she’s got a point there. I guess I was so worried that time. And she did started it! Hay, so mature of me! ‘Niwey, as soon as we got to UST, although most are interns who are taking care of her, still, it’s a different feeling that someone who knew a lot of things better than I am is taking care of my little sister. The guy took her to the IE room *dunno what IE means???*, examined her and took out the dreaded “silver quack”. They kept on asking her questions which I almost answered for her but held my tongue, luckily. I let her manage her own situation and just sit at the side where she can see me. I was praying so hard to keep her and the baby safe. Another woman doctor came in who’s really nice. She explained to me and to my Mom on what’s happening. She eyed me suspiciously when I told her I was the elder sister so I called my Mom. She explain the expenses and how are they gonna do with the baby and my sister. She’s only 2 cm dilated at that time. At almost 3PM, she was still in the delivery room. I was too worried to go but thought of just using the money to pay to the hospital instead of paying $250+ bucks for another day’s extension. This was the very first time I went to the airport without anyone hugging me goodbye =( Surprisingly, I didn’t cry. I’m just too worried about my sis and the baby. But I prayed and prayed. I was able to sleep the whole flight maybe out of exhaustion. As soon as I got out of the plane, I called my Mom. She’s still in the delivery room and still on 4cm. The moment we got home, I cried. I wasn’t planning on sleeping so I waited till I received an SMS that she’s having a CS. She’s about 8cm but the heartbeat of the baby is slowly deteriorating. At about past 1 or 2AM, I received another SMS that both Sister A and the baby are healthy and sleeping. I thank God for everything, for the blessings, for that enough amount in my pocket so they could be in safe hands. I was so happy that they’re both alive and in good health. God is really good all the time =)

Let’s welcome our little angel. Our baby Naomi Ayesha.

Day 3 – Manila Vacation

We went back to divisoria to change the shirt we bought for Ronielle and Ramuel.Buti na lang wala pa kong pera when we got inside. Nagpapalit pa ko hehehe. We had lunch at McDonalds pero take out ako ng Jabee syempre. When we got home, we rested for a bit, then we attended mass. Kakaiba yung priest. Andami nyang sinabi na hindi related sa Gospel pero ok lang. There were bits na pwede mo pulutin and learned something. We went straight to Pure Gold para mag-grocery. Andami naming napamili =D I was exhausted pagdating sa bahay. Dinner is fried tilapia again and natirang sinigan plus additional lutong ulam na nabili naming. Sarap pa rin ng tilapia kahit ulit ulitin! I ended up eating two pieces *hiya* Then we’ve watched two films straight. Yung kay John Lloyd and Sarah Geronimo and When love begins Aga Muhlach and Ann Curtis na medyo dragging ang story. Ayun. Day 3 ubos agad. But at least most of it I’ve spent with my family alone lang talaga. Enjoy ako sa new house hindi maalinsangan =)

Day 2 – Manila Vacation

After our yummy lunch (Sinigang na baboy with fried tilapia yum!), we went to SM San Lazaro to meet up with Joey’s daddy. We went there around 3PM and had a small talk with Daddy. Kakatuwa hihihi. Ang daldal ni daddy. I’m so fond of calling him daddy na rin hehehe. Now I know where Joey got his sense of humor hihihi. Parang it’s only few minutes pero we got to talk about a lot of things. And good thing about it is we found out that his name is Norberto, born on 6th of June year of 1952 I think. What’s so surprising about this is that my dad’s name and birthday and year of birth was also the same! Ang kulit. Joey and I had been friends for so long and I never knew these kind of informations about his family. Kakatuwa lang hihihi.

After this, we went to Divisoria to buy some stuff. Mas masarap pa magshopping ngayon dun kasi mura hehehe. We’ve bought a lot of things and went home already late. Ang saya hihihi. We’ve managed to buy a Christmas tree too. Dinner tuloy is Andoks lechon manok lang. Ang sarap kaya hehehe. We watched tagalog movies - My Only You ata yun Toni Gonzaga and Bong Navarro. Kaiyak and nakakatawa hehehe.

Late night, I’ve managed to finalize the magazine. I’ll be sending it tomorrow. Second day is over. Kainis bilis ng araw =(

Day 1 – Manila Vacation

I have made a pact with myself before not to take PAL since my first flight with PAL to Singapore. The flight attendants at that time were all “masungit”. I guess this is the time I’ll be putting an end to that treaty. I had a very nice flight and it seems all the FA’s had changed over the years. From now on, if I’ll be paying with a little difference from other budget airlines, I’ll just take PAL instead. Plus no stress or hassle as I won’t be going to NAIA Airport where I am usually upset after I’ve gone through the immigration. And no long queues! At exactly 4AM, I was already out of the airport with my luggage in tow but no “sundo” yet hehehe. Wow, I really am early. Few minutes passed, I saw sister Kendz and Mom and went home. Our new home was unbelievably cozy and nice. Our breakfast was pandesal with Reno and keso and noodles with lots and lots of kwento! Sarap! Sister Apple was huge! She’s suppose to be giving birth anytime from today till tomorrow but it looks like it will still take days or even weeks. So we decided to go for another checkup. No rest and that’s fine with me =) While waiting for my them to get dressed, I went with Sister Kendz’s pharmacy store. Wow. I felt proud of my Sister A’s achievement so far. It’s only 3 months old. The new house they moved in to was just a few feet away from the store which is really good. As soon as everyone’s dressed, we went to UST for Sister A’s checkup. We’ve waited for her name to be called. After two hours of waiting I asked Sister A to check her name. But the intern doctor or whatever she is who’s taking care of listing the names misplaced sister A’s card which she insisted that Sister A didn’t gave her the card. This is some bits of our conversation though not exactly as it was.

Sister A: Pwede po pacheck kung pang-ilan na ako sa list?
Intern Dok: Wala ka sa list. Binigay mo ba card mo?
Sister A: Opo, sayo ko pa nga inabot eh.
Intern Dok: Wala dito. *without looking at the files on the table*
Sister A: *asar na* Sayo ko po inabot eh.
*I came at my sister’s side to check on what’s happening*
Intern Dok: Eh wala nga eh. *looking at some files and her pocket*
Intern Dok: *mataas na boses* Sigurado ka bang wala dyan sayo?
Sister A: Sigurado akong inabot ko sayo.
Intern Dok: Eh wala talaga *pagalit na* Aanhin ko naman yang card mo noh.
Me: *to Sister A* Sure ka sa kanya mo inabot?
Sister A: Oo ate.
Me: *to bitchy intern* Wala namang nagsasabi sayo kung itinago mo yung card
or something. Why don’t you look around the files. Let me help you sort this
mess sa table mo ng makita mo. *syempre pa-ingles kesa sungalngalin ko sya*
*Lapit na rin si Mommy – ang taray queen*
Mommy: Apple, sigurado ka bang sa kanya mo inabot?
Sister A: Opo Ma.
Intern Dok: *mahina pero rinig namin* Eh wala nga dito eh. Wala naman talaga
inabot sa kin. Aanhin ko naman yun. *naghanap. Nakita sa files sa harap nya. Nakasingit card ni Sister A* Ano bang name? Eto ba?
Sister A: Oo ayan nga.
Mommy: Ayan o. Anong sinasabi mong hindi inabot sayo ng anak ko?
Me: See? Di ka kasi muna maghanap bago ka magsalita ng magsalita eh.
Intern Dok: Eh may nagsingit nga eh. Malay ko ba.

Nakuuuuu! She didn’t even apologized! Parang walang pinagaralan! Anyway, I ignored her totally. The other intern assured us that she’ll put Sister A’s name first on the list after the high risk check-ups. (Found out high risk were those pregnant women who got complications) I insisted on the doctor that how we’ll we know that my sister is not high risk as she’s almost overdue and we want to check. So she put Sister A’s name first on the list. Pag-upo namin yung ibang mga mother na nagiintay talked to us. Sabi nila buti daw ginanon naming yung babaeng yun dahil sobrang sungit nga daw. We didn’t make a scene naman. We just clearly emphasized our point to that girl. Di pa nga siya doctor ganun na sya di ba? =)

Since it’s almost lunchtime, we went for lunch sa chowking. I’m really amazed at Sister A’s appetite and bunso grabe hehehe. After lunch, we went to SM San Lazaro to scout for the baby’s crib. She’d bought a lot of baby stuff already aside from some things I bought in Singapore. We’ve found one cutesy pink crib for 4,000 plus pesos so we bought it na rin. We went back to UST around 2PM. Few minutes later she was called. Before this checkup, her last ultrasound was a month ago which says she’s already 40 weeks and her due date was between Nov 2 – 8. But after her ultrasound now, baby is about 38 weeks only and her due is on the 26th. We got confused and overly worried that she might get overdue. We’ve heard a lot of horror stories about those overdue pregnancy. After her checkup we went back to SM to pick up the crib and we bought some dinner too. Went home and had some rest =) First Day’s over. It looks like everything’s ready … except for Naomi. I guess I’ll be going home without seeing her yet. *Sigh*

Resilient Confinement

Of all the times that my period’s suppose to happen after days of being late, it has to happen on the night of my departure to Manila. It’s really pissing me off but what can I do? I’ve been incarcerated with this “disease” for 32 years and yet I still haven’t accepted the fact that it will always be part of my humiliation. I was on sick leave the whole day and I had taken 2 capsules of pain reliever. I thought I’m all set for the night. Before we went to the airport, I took another one capsule. And then as soon as I’m done checking in, the pain strikes again. Hitting me rock bottom. Giving not just me but habiga a complete full experience of mortification. I was too weak to walk or stand. We tried to walk faster so we can reach the McDonalds downstairs right away but I guess I pushed my luck too far. Things around me were slowly disappearing from sight and then I guess I passed out for a few seconds. Good thing no one’s around that time. No one will care anyway. I’m so blessed to have habiga who took care of me and for being strong enough to carry my heavy bag and my weight. I wouldn’t know what I would do if I was alone. Just the thought gives me shiver down my spine. There was a huge possibility of me missing my flight. Just few minutes before my boarding time, habiga was able to force me to take in some food and take another pill for the pain. I thought there’s no way I would be able to pass the immigration without a wheelchair. Habiga pleaded to the guard if he could just go with me inside or anyone who could assist. God bless the heart of that man for not letting us in =) or pitying me with my situation. I guess that’s what made me gathered enough strength to go in somehow after hearing habiga’s voice so desperately asking for a favor from that heartless man. I did made it ‘till the plane touchdown the Centennial Terminal 2 airport. Thank you Lord! Thank you for giving me an angel like habiga to be with me at that time. And thank you so much for I didn’t missed my flight. Inspite of that experience, I’m still thankful for I was able to see the smile of my family again who always bring a thud to my heart.

Pinoy Sunday - A Sexy-Comedy Musical night with SHEREE, KAKAI BAUTISTA and INDUSTRIA

Start: Nov 15, '08 7:00p
WHAT: A Sexy-Comedy Musical night with SHEREE, KAKAI BAUTISTA and INDUSTRIA

WHEN: November 15, 2008

WHERE: DXO BAR
8 Raffles Ave #01-13F Colors By the Bay,
Esplanade Mall

TIME: 7PM

$35 with FREE drink !!!
(Early bird discount of $10 !!!)


SHEREE
Former member of the original group VIVA HOTBABES
FHM cover girl
3rd place 100 sexiest women in the world 2004
BARE MAGAZINE cover girl
PUMP MAGAZINE cover girl
MAXIM MAGAZINE cover girl 2007
GOLD and PLATINUM awardee singer for the album BULAKLAK under viva records
ALIW AWARDS nominee for BEST ACTRESS for the musical play TAO
Star for the movie's ROXXXANNE with an upcoming movie PUNTOD
HIPHOP AWARDS nominee for BEST RNB SINGER
And a cast of one of the top primetime shows on GMA 7 CODENAME:ASERO


Kakai Bautista:
One of the popular comedy stars in ABS CBN's soap opera " Kampanerang Kuba" and " Kokey" and cast in the movie Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo.


Industria:
These days when we need a break not only for our daily routines from manufactured rockstars and overprocessed pop acts, it's a good thing to try out the offerings of Industria: Telay Robles and Kim Madridejos on Vocals, RJ Manese on bass, IJ Garcia on keys, Benjo Robles on drums, and Kakoy Legaspi on guitars. Individually seasoned from years of experience in the gig scene and influenced mainly by the likes of Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, D' Sound, Incognito, India Arie and Erykah Badu, the result is a unique and mature fusion of neousoul, R &B and popjazz that's just right for those days when easy listening is what you're craving for.

Aside from being featured in a compilation album entitled 'Lite and Live' under Viva Records, they have earned spots in some Manila's better known bars such as Tavern on the Square, Hard Rock Cafe, Tapika, Baga Berde, Fiesta San Miguel @ Dusit Hotel to name a few. They have mostly played for events of Radio Stations like Wave 89.1, Mellow 94.7 and Magic 89.9 showing how they can enchant listeners of all ages and preferences with a well stock repertoire that encompasses eras of your favorite melodies. All in all, INDUSTRIA churns out music that's smooth, sweet and soothing to the ear- you won't deny you've found your perfect cup.

For ticket reservations please contact :
Jurong East to Woodlands (Red lane mrt)- 82532303
Lau Pa Sat- 82230496
Lucky Plaza- GP Asian Restaurant 4th floor. Look for Lisa
Orchard- 96130449
Pasir Panjang- 82285590
Pasir Ris to Outram Park (Green lane mrt)- 97670768
Punggol to Harbourfront (Purple lane mrt)- 98719507
Raffles- 98190848
Serangoon- 91173703
Suntec/Millenia- 91173703
Other areas- 97670768 / 98719507



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Pinoy Sunday's 1st back to back concert- RAZORBACK AND SIAKOL

Start: Nov 23, '08 5:00pm
What: Pinoy Sunday's 1st back to back concert- RAZORBACK AND SIAKOL !!!!
When: Nov. 23, 2008
Where: The Arena @ Clarke Quay
5pm onwards

$50 with FREE drink

Razorback (With Manuel Legarda of Wolfgang)
Kevin Roy - Vocals
Tirso Ripoll – Guitars, Keyboards, Backing vocals
Manuel Legarda – Guitars
Louie Talan – Bass
Brian Velasco – Drums, percussion

Beggar's Moon
Founding member Miguel Ortigas soon decided to leave the band in March 1996, prompting the band to take on Brian Velasco. In 1997, the band released their second album entitled "Beggar's Moon" under Epic Records. It produced hits like "Payaso (Clown)" and "Ikot Ng Mundo (Earth Revolution)", the latter garnering an NU 107 Rock Awards Song of The Year nomination that year. Ripoll won Best Guitarist of the Year; Talan won the Best Bassist the following year. "Beggar's Moon" eventually went platinum.

One track off the Beggar's Moon album is entitled Of Hobbits and Pipeweed; perhaps a homage to J. R. R. Tolkien and his books The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Basti Artadi of Wolfgang shares credit for work done on the Beggar's Moon album art.

Star
The third Razorback album, "Star", was released in 2000. The album produced the award winning video hit "Voodoo, Who Do?", plus other favorites such as "Tikman ang UlanPag-hihintay (Waiting)", and "Sa Gitna Ng Lahat (In the Midst of it All)". "Voodoo, Who Do?" would later on become part of the soundtrack of "Stone", a comic book by Filipino artist Whilce Portacio - along with tracks by such artists as Korn, Our Lady Peace, Incubus, as well as Filipino artists Chill and Wolfgang. (Taste the Rain)", "

Some time after Star was released, David Aguirre went on hiatus, prompting some speculation that he was quitting the band for good. He returned in late 2000, to the delight of fans.

Present status
In 2002, the band embarked on an ambitious project - an eponymously-titled double CD album. Razorback dispelled rumours that this is their final album, much to the relief of fans who have been on the receiving end of this anxiety-inducing piece of false information. The album starts out with "Minsan Lang (Not Often)". Diversity is evident, with songs ranging from classic rock, ("Minsan Lang", "Wakasan (End It)", "Dagat ng Pag-asa (Sea of Hope)"), to Pink Floydesque tracks ("Puerto Jam", "Earthen Drum") and acoustic love songs ("Ditty", "Sixteen Days").

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Siakol

Noel Palomo - vocalist/composer
Anthony Cervantes - lead guitarist
Wowie Flores – bassist
James Rodriguez - drums


For ticket reservations please contact :
Jurong East to Woodlands (Red lane mrt)- 82532303
Lau Pa Sat- 82230496
Lucky Plaza- GP Asian Restaurant 4th floor. Look for Lisa
Orchard- 96130449
Pasir Panjang- 82285590
Pasir Ris to Outram Park (Green lane mrt)- 97670768
Punggol to Harbourfront (Purple lane mrt)- 98719507
Raffles- 98190848
Serangoon- 91173703
Suntec/Millenia- 91173703
Other areas- 97670768 / 98719507

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Regards,
RonJohn Entertainment

Parokya ni Edgar at The Arena, Singapore

I've been a PNE fan since they release their first album "Khangkhungkherrnitz". I very much enjoy their music. With their witty and very funny wordings. I always listen to one of their songs whenever angst is building up inside me. Their songs make me calm. But I couldn't say I'm a real die hard fan. I only have the four albums (now 5) among their 7. I really have no idea who are the other members of PNE aside from Chito. And I am so in love with Chito! Well, one couldn't help falling in love with his funny charm :D. Personally meeting them before the concert, each has their own charm. Chito (vocalist) is more of the joker and doesn't mind posing for the picture for his fans. Darius (lead guitars) is very nice and the silent type. He's just there always smiling. Din-Din (drums) is like Darius. He loves eating too. Vinci (backup vocals) is very aloof. He jokes around and laughs around with those people he's only familiar with. With fans, he's ok with taking pictures but I really can't feel the warm there. Couldn't say it's bad. Maybe it's a good thing for him being reserved and all that. Gab (guitars/vocals) is like chito joking around and always smiling. Buwi (bass) was the friendliest although his hands was busy with his two adorable kids and wife. We just had a chance to talk to him during the concert. The concert was really fun for me. It lasted for an hour and a half. Pero sobrang sulit naman. Everyone had fun. Good thing there's PS's proud daddies Ron and John who's taking so much trouble bringing the best artist in the Philippines here in Singapore where we can much appreciate them than just listening to them in CD's or watching them in videos. Watching them perform is a totally high experience. Yay!

I bought their latest album "SOLID". Layout was wonderful! The songs were just as funny as the previous. Better buy one now if you're a die hard PNE fan. :D

Interview/Dinner with PNE

We had dinner at Lau Pasat with PS Team, PNE's crew and manager and PNE. We occupied three round tables all full of food. There's stingray, shrimp, chicken, fried rice, satay, baby squid, sambal kangkong with about two or three orders of each. Fiesta! Too bad couldn't eat much as I just came from little Nixon's birthday. Guys will be guys no matter how famous you are. They will be just as normal as they can get. Nagkakamay and everything. Thankful for the wet wipes, and tissue and hand sanitizer I brought. Soon as the dinner was over, everyone looks exhausted hihihi. Good thing Chito agreed to have the interview right there and then instead of going with them to the hotel. Having the interview with Chito was like just having a casual talk. Sobrang daldal hehehe. We went home after that. And I was really high from that experience. So I told myself that this weekend's experience will totally go to my blog. Looking forward to the concert tomorrow!

Christian Bautista Live in DXO, Singapore

I wasn't planning on watching CB let alone dragging my hubby to watch it. We were not that big of a fan although his songs were really good. But since it's a free ticket (Thanks John and Ron hehehe) we did go and see the concert. Gosh, he's so cute although his skin looks like he'd been to Belo many times hihihi, kilig ever pa din. I think most of the audience who watched it were ladies. Hihihi. Kilig ever. Btw, this was Pinoy Sunday's first at DXO. And more to come :) The concert was really memorable for me. And our interview with CB was really nerve wracking. But it was all worth it.

Fret not baby gurl

I know it's hard when you give out all your best. But how do you say it's alright when you know that you're somehow feeling their pain? I was way too worried for you but I know you're tough. Better at handling things like this than me. Believe me though we're 10 years apart, I felt much more than that. I felt like I was the one who've carried you in my womb for 9 months. So I know you're much stronger than I am. This time may not be your moment but do know you've always made me proud. Can't wait to see you again! Love you so much, bunzo. Ate and Kuya loves you =)

Edward

Edward

"How can I put this so that youll believe me? Youre not asleep, and youre not dead. Im here, and I love you. I have always loved you, and I will always love you. I was thinking of you, seeing your face in my mind, every second that I was away. When I told you that I didnt want you, it was the very blackest kind of blasphemy."

"Before you, my life was like a moonless night. Very dark, but there were stars—points of light and reason… And then you shot across my sky like a meteor. Suddenly everything was on fire; there was brilliancy, there was beauty. When you were gone, when the meteor had fallen over the horizon, everything went black. Nothing had changed, but my eyes were blinded by the light. I couldnt see the stars anymore. And there was no more reason for anything."

Kilig ever talaga! Sigh! So obsessed!

Scary Movies

Lately, we've been watching too many thriller, scary movies. I guess this is what you called facing your fears. I'm kinda getting used to it. Though the screaming, palpitation of the heart and sleeping at night with the lights on are kind of hard to get used to. Last week we watched "The Mist" which is base from Stephen King's novel. The story is just wonderful, hair rising scary. Well, I'm that easy to get scared so don't rely on me when it comes to scary movies =) I just hate the ending part. I don't know much about Stephen King's novels and I didn't dare read one since watching some of the movies based on his novels. Now right this very moment, while my heart's thumping really hard, we're watching "1408". So many curses I'm going to say tonight. Eeeeeeeeeeeek. Now that I don't have anything to read since I've finished "New Moon" book 2 of twilight. Goosebumps. My gosh!

Twilight Saga - New Moon

I've finished reading the first book - Twilight in just 2 days. I'm not bragging. This is just my way of saying how easy read this new series are or how fascinating the story is. I'm so hooked and really really obsessed with Edward Cullen. Honestly this is the first time I became so hooked with a character. He'd been in my dreams many times now. Sigh! Surfing the net, I found out that I wasn't the only one who became so obsessed with the story especially with Edward. Some had read the book 1 for just a few hours. My gosh! I passed the book on to Joey. Hope he'll like it though :) I have the ebook if you're interested I'll send it to you. Gosh just thinking about Edward makes me feel so young again. Back in the days when you first felt the kilig moments with your crushes. That feeling of butterflies in your stomach and that feeling of being super special or feeling ganda when someone better looking than you had a crush on you too. Hihihi kakilig. Hayyyzzz. Better get back to my reading!

Twilight Saga - Twilight

I'm having the "Twilight Series" fever now. Mami S (tenchu tenchu Mami S) sent me this e-book way way back and I didn't know that it's been popular back then until now. Told you I love reading books but I don't read one that's not written by a popular author or never been into the best seller shelf. Anyway, I'm reading the book 1 now - Twilight. On the chapter 9 now but found myself in Bella's shoes. I'm practically falling for the Edward character. Either I'm getting too engrossed in the book or Stephanie Meyers is a really really good writer. It's like reading Harry Potter with a different edge. I swear even If I have this ebook I'll try to buy the books itself and add this to my mini libraryI just bought my book 1 "Twilight" today! Gosh. Can't wait for the movie. He's as an eye-candy as I imagined him to be. Remember Cedric Diggory?


THE TWILIGHT SERIES


THE MOVIE POSTER


AYLAFYU EDWARD =)

Pinoy Sunday proudly presents- PAROKYA NI EDGAR live inSingapore Oct 26, 2008

Ang Pambansang Banda ng Pilipinas ...

PAROKYA NI EDGAR

LIVE at PINOY SUNDAY !!
The Arena @ Clarke Quay
October 26, 2008

$50 with FREEdrink
(Those who watched Kamikazee will get a $5 off !!!)
Band members

* Alfonso "Chito" Miranda, Jr. (lead vocals)
* Buhawi "Buwi" Meneses (bass)
* Darius Gerard "Dariuken" Semaña (lead guitars)
* Gabrielle Ignatius "Gab" Chee-Kee (guitars / vocals)
* Ferdinand "Din Din" Moreno (drums)
* Francis Vincent "Vinci" Montaner (backup vocals / dialogue / comical acting / dancing)
For ticket reservations please contact : 97670768 / 98719507

LET'S SUPPORT PINOY TALENTS!
PLEASE FORWARD THIS MESSAGE TO OUR FELLOW PINOY WHO WANTS TO
EXPERIENCE A DIFFERENT SUNDAY.
ONLY AT PINOY SUNDAY!!!!
http://www.pinoysunday.net/
email: pinoytalents@pinoysunday.net

Pinoy Sunday Jam- Saturday Edition at DXO bar

Hi Pinoy Sunday Friends and Supporters,

Get ready for a new entertainment show that will come every Saturday
this coming November 2008 brought to you by Pinoy Sunday at DXO in Esplanade.

Be thrilled and be entertained by well-known comedians and comediennes
from the Philippines performing at Pinoy Sunday's Monthly Big Events.
Enjoy an evening of laughter and music on our regular Saturday shows
with artists from the Philippines and pinoy talents in Singapore
showcasing their skills on stage. A real light and pure entertainment
away from the heavy sound of drums and crying electric guitars....This
is the Pinoy Sunday Jam –Saturday Edtion- Comedy Night at DXO. The
first ever Pinoy Comedy Show in Singapore initiated by the only
Filipino entertainment icon (PINOY SUNDAY) in Singapore that never
stop providing best live shows for every Filipino.

As DXO will house the PINOY SUNDAY'S Saturday Events, an initial offering
will be out this coming October 24, 2008.
Catch the Asia's Pop Idol CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA live in concert at DXO.
Feel the soul of Christian Baustita with his fascinating music. Be
magnetized by his adorable looks and captivating voice that will
definitely turn your nights on..

Once again, thank you so much for always supporting our Sunday weekly
events and Monthly Big events ( every last Sunday of the Month). Hope
you will also continue to support Pinoy Sunday's latest offering; the
PS -Saturday Edition and its monthly Big Event ( every first Saturday
of the Month). A two different kind of shows; hard rock and light
entertainment proudly presented by the only Pinoy Entertainment Icon
in Singapore "Pinoy Sunday".

CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA "LIVE CONCERT"
Date: 24th Oct 08, Friday.Show Time: 10pm (doors opens at 6pm)
Venue: DXO 8 Raffles Ave #01-13F Colors By the Bay, Esplanade Mall,
S(039802)
$30nett (includes 1 standard drink) Admits 1 (ONE) Jointly organized
by "PINOY SUNDAY"

For event ticket inquiries:
Call: 97670768 / 98719507

website: http://www.pinoysunday.net
Email: pinoytalents@pinoysunday.net
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Pinoy Sunday is produced by RonJohn Entertaiment

On Books

Got this survey/topic from n@w =). Just sharing it with everybody.


1. Two books that you can read over and over again
I don’t re-read books as there are still a lot in my queue to read =) Although I re-read Archie Comics and Pugad Baboy if you can count that as a book.


2. Top 3 fave books
Daddy (Danielle Steel)
Tuesdays with Morrie (Mitch Albom)
Notes from my Travels (Angelina Jolie)

* to include the HP books and Philip Pullman’s The Golden Compass trilogy


3. Book that you started to read, but can't finish reading
LOTR and Tom Clancy's books. They're just too "intellectual" for my kind hehehe


4. Book that makes you sleepy
Computer and school books


5. First book that you bought with your own money (not bought by parents)
I think I started collecting Archie buying from my own money when I was still in high school. But it’s always on sale when I bought it that time so it wasn’t expensive =) Daddy by Danielle Steel is my first ever paperback novel.


6. Most expensive book you bought
Harry Potter books =) That’s the most expensive I got =) I usually buy books on sale.


7. Book given to you as a gift
Yaiks madami. Every occasion I receive book as a gift =) I usually receive a book that I already own so at the moment I have 2 copies of John Grisham’s The Bleachers, Sophie Kinsella’s Can you keep a secret and Innocent Man by John Grisham.


8. Favorite author
Our room is already cramped with my small shelf of books. And it’s loaded with the books I bought which is usually from the same author. So to cut this long story short, what books I’ve kept in my mini library is all my favorite authors =)

Danielle Steel, John Grisham, James Patterson, Michael Crichton, Nicholas Sparks, Sophie Kinsella, J.K. Rowling, Paulo Coelho, Mitch Albom, Graham Greene, Philip Pullman, Jeffrey Archer, and David Baldacci.

Prayers

I couldn't do it alone. I don't know if my prayers were strong enough so I'm pleading everybody's help. Just a silent prayer. This two big event coming our way. This really matters to me more than anything else. My other wish could be asked at a later time :) Please please pray for my youngest sister who will be taking her board exam for CPA on 11 October and 18 October. And my other sister who will be giving birth to our little angel by end of October. Although I know how we all are asking for something new everyday for ourselves, for our family and for our friends, I just hope you could squeeze this two tiny requests, please? :) It would mean so much to us.

May GOD help us as He had all along.

Philippines (Purefoods) vs Singapore Slingers

Last night, we watched the game at the Singapore Indoor Stadium at Kallang with habiga’s friend Ronald and friends. I’ve never seen the stadium so full with almost 90% of noypi. And we had a better place than what we normally have when we’re watching concerts. And since I’m not a basketball fanatic, all I did was look and drool at the players hehehe and took lots of blurry pictures and videos. I like Fitzgerald of Slingers. But I can’t cheer whenever the Slingers got a point. Blood is still thicker than the pretty face of Fitzgerald. Err, whatever. The end score was 8 point lead in favor of Slingers. I’m sure I’m not the only one who thinks that the uncle referee is pretty annoying each time he disregard the fouls made by the Slingers. Maybe he didn’t see it. But everyone in the stadium is aggressively reacting to that. Hmm, I don’t know much of the game’s rules but I can see that he’s a bit unfair sometimes. When one guy from the Purefoods team approached the committee, the Australian (??) guy irately asked him to go back to his bench. Of course, almost everyone reacts boo-ing and cursing the Australian guy. Di nyo kami kaya! I don’t know if it’s normal but I felt proud showing those people they can’t emasculate us just like that. But it’s way off the line when someone threw a plastic bottle. One’s stance reflects the whole community. But aside from that and the fact that we lost in the game, everyone went home happy. It was raining so hard that most went to the newly built mall Kallang Leisure Park to get a late dinner like us and wait for the rain to stop. After our dinner, since it was still raining, we decided to watched a movie – Babylon A.D. I was kind of wondering why there were only 4 pairs including us watching the movie. The movie begins with a joke. Babylon A.D.’s first scene was the first scene from the Disaster Movie. Wrong DVD ;) We shouldn’t have complained because at the end of the movie, my question as to why there were only few people watching the movie was answered. No offense to you my dear Riddick. I really love you and that hot body of yours but this movie really sucks. Actually, the only movie you ever did that I really enjoy was XXX. Haaayyy, waste of money.

  More kodak moments

The Race is on - Amazing Race 13

I'm so happy that we've watched the beginning of The Amazing Race 13. First episode started at the LA Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA as the departure point for the race. All 11 teams started with a mad dash up the LA Coliseum steps. *Whew that looks pretty tiring* Hope we could watch the next episodes till the end. Channel 5's showing it every Monday. The Amazing Race 13 Teams Amazing Race Season 13 - Episode 1

2008 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix Champion

2008 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix Champion is Fernando Alonso (Renault). Wohoooo. Hamilton (McLaren Mercedes) third placer. I was so sad though for Kimi Raikonnen (Ferrari) as he crashed on the wall with his front right wheels smashed with only 4 laps to go :( Cogratulations ING! Below are the cute photos of the cute F1 drivers. Well, I'm really not a fan of F1 race. I am just watching now because it's in Singapore plus the drivers were really drop dead pretty! It's so hard not get caught with the F1 fever.
2008 F1 Champion - Fernando Alonso
2008 F1 Second Placer - Nico Rosberg
2008 F1 Third Placer - Lewis Hamilton
2007 F1 World Champion - Kimi Raikonnen

Final Day in Australia

We were still at JM’s place in Canberra. We woke up at 6AM. The taxi we booked night before arrived at 6.30AM and took us to the bus station. We took bus 900 to go to the Jolimont Centre which was about an hour away. Soon as we got there, we took our ticket which we booked online too with JM’s help. Since our bus departure is at 9AM, we had brekkie at the coffee shop nearby. The bus left at 9.10AM and we were on our way to Sydney International Airport. Bye, Canberra. Bye JM! This is one great adventure with you. May God bless your heart. JM had been so thoroughly nice and generous and hospitable to us.

Canberra – Day 2

We were up really early as in 6AM and that’s 4AM in Singapore! JM was kind enough to drive us to Snowy Mountain which is more than 2 hour drive from his place. The road trip was really fun. The view on our way to the Snowy Mountain is really spectacular although as what JM said, rain in Canberra rarely comes by so you could see the grass were brown colored instead of green. I guess it’s much beautiful if it’s all green. There were a lot of black cows *yum black angus steak!* and sheeps. Although sad to say, there were few road kills that we saw along the way. It’s just sad. Saddest thing is you can’t blame anyone for that. The land is immeasurable. We got so excited *as in really excited* when we saw few parts of the mountain covered with SNOW! It’s just so exciting. After 32 years, now we’ll finally see some snow! Not just the man-made created kind of snow but true snow! Weeeeeee. This is just so huge and exciting for people who’ve lived in tropical countries so pardon our ignorance and excitement. We stopped by at the side upon seeing the river while JM is looking for our location, habiga and I went down and felt the snow. It’s about 10 inches thick gosh! We got lost but made it somehow to Selwyn. I was ecstatic and literally jumping for joy. I don’t care how many times in a second I cough because of the cold, I’m just damned happy to see the snow! We rented s walking boots and a toboggan. JM paid for it all again! The blinding whiteness of the snow is really beautiful. It’s freakingly cold but it’s great! We ride the toboggan, we threw snow balls at each other, we climb the highest peak we can reach and throw some snowballs again. It was sooooooooo much fun! We were there for more than 3 hours and by the time I get back inside to take a pee, I was really shaking with coldness. My nose are almost purple colored, my lips are chapping, I’m sneezing and coughing every chance I get but I’m loving it! We said our goodbyes to the wonderful snow and call it a day by 4PM. We went straight to Woden as suggested by JM so we can have a lovely steak for dinner. Only few kilometers away from the building and we’re almost there when JM’s car suddenly stopped in the middle of the street. Good thing we still made it on the side street. But we have to get out because we don’t know some cars might bumped into us. And it’s freakingly cold and we’re all tired and hungry. We walked about 15 minutes to the building and had a huge delicious steak at the Hogsbreath. I was so scared that some psycho might bumped into us and took everything from us. Luckily nothing like that happens to us. Just the experience of being stucked in the highway. JM managed to call the NRMA for road helped and the guy said that his car’s water pump was broken. Or whatever that is. The NRMA called for a tow to take us all back to JM’s place. While waiting, it was so sad that no one’s stopping by to offer help. Well, at this era I guess, I wouldn’t stopped by too especially if I see that nothing looks like emergency. A police dropped by eventually but offered no help. :( Well at least they stopped by. We made it at home quarter to 12. We’re just lucky to make it at home without losing anything. Hopefully tomorrow, JM’s car can be fixed easily.

Soon as we got settled in, we booked a taxi for tomorrow and checked the schedule of the bus going to Jolimont Centre. Thanks JM for the wonderful snowy experience :) And the lovely steak! Yummmmm!

Canberra – Day 1

It’s already 6PM and we’re now on our way to Canberra. We’re now on board Greyhound. Thr travel time is 3 and a half hours drive so got plenty of time to rest :) We arrived at Canberra few minutes before 10PM. And the wind in Canberra is much colder than in Sydney. JM is already there waiting for us :) We had dinner at a nearby restaurant. We ordered pasta which is too big for one serving. Good thing habiga and I just shared. There’s not much activity around unlike in Sydney. This is like the suburbs although Canberra is the capital city of Australia. Jolimont Centre is about 20 or 30 minutes away from JM’s place. He’s living in a place like the one you see in Desperate Housewives. Remember, the Wysteria Lane? It has so much similarities hehehe. His place is a neat duplex with a kitchen, a living room, a laundry room and a garage for his car. There were 2 rooms upstairs and a common toilet. It’s a really neat place which he said he was renting for A$360/week. Their rentals here are usually per week. There’s another Filipina occupying the other room but we didn’t get the chance to meet her. JM was soooo kind and hospitable to lend us his own bed and took out new bed sheets. Kahiya! Good thing he has a heater in his room ‘coz it’s really freezing out there. Hope we didn’t disturb them much as both me and habiga were really coughing in the night especially me. We had a good night sleep after booking our ticket going back to Sydney from Canberra.

Sydney – Day 5

We went to Ate J’s place since we never get the chance to go to Blue Mountains. Her place was in Rockdale which is 10 stations away from King’s Cross. We took a bus after that going to her place. The place was really quiet and very suburbs. They have a lemon tree! The got two cute adorable dogs – Rocky and Bo Bo. The place was really neat and very well decorated. Ate J’s boss were from Cyprus and they just asked her to go with them which was really nice of them. I guess her work wasn’t that much as she’s also helping out in their printing business  Ate J prepared a nilaga for us and a yummy lemon tea! We had our lunch and we went out for a walk afterwards at the beach which is just 5 minutes away from their place. The Sydney airport is so near to their place. We said goodbye and went straight to Martin Place and walked around. We were able to buy few chocolates from Lindtt. We went back to our hotel as we don’t want to be late for our trip to Canberra. Took our bags and took a bus going to Greyhound bus station at Eddy Ave. We don’t want to spend another 10 more bucks for the cab hehehe. We were still a bit early so we grab a bite and waited only few minutes before the bus driver calls for all the passengers to now board the bus. Yipeeee we’re going to Canberra!

Expenses for the day:
Lost track of the expenses :)

Places we've been to:
Rockdale
Martin Place
Lindtt Chocolate House
Canberra