Daddy Dearest

As I get older, I realize more and more how lucky I’ve always been to have a Dad like you. Thank you for giving me the kind of love that makes all the difference…

… all through my life.

Happy 53rd Birthday, Daddy!

First Official Poster

IESB.net has the first look at the new teaser poster released by Warner Bros. Pictures for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.


Whew! Here is another one for the list!

Spider-Man 3

“The Spider-Man 3 trailer was released the other day. The visual effects look eye-catching. Spider-Man 3 is scheduled for a May 4, 2007 release and features Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace, and Bryce Dallas Howard.”

Thanks to frozeninferno.

I am looking forward to see the movie. The preview looks great! Can’t wait to see it.

Ruth G. Cervantes-Casiño

Over the years (more than 20 years), we have shared in so much -- all the joys and the tears that time brings. Over the years, I have treasured your friendship as one of life's most special things!

My wish for your birthday is that we will always be as close as we are today...

...and that today and all your tomorrows will be filled with the same kind of happiness your friendship has given me.

Happy Birthday, Baby Ruth!

Forever and Always

Happy Halloween

Wishing you all a Halloween that is full of moonlight and magic!

Mommy Dearest

Every day of my life, you have given me something beautiful, something no one else can give me – a mother’s love. And today because it’s your birthday, I wan to tell you how much that means to me and how much I love you, too.

Happy 53rd Birthday, Mami!

Pareng Mike and Ka Roger

Yesterday, I greeted two men in my life celebrating their birthdays. Pareng Mike turned 27 while Ka Roger turned 28.

Mike called around 9am and I was singing on top of my lungs the birthday song. I was very happy to hear good news about his current post and love life.

Mike is the type of person who remembers to inform you about his current achievements and whether to say hello or just to let you know that he’s thinking of you, he’ll definitely make the effort. Suwerte talaga ng mga naging girlfriend at magiging girlfriend nito! He even invited me for a round of drinks at 4pm but with my current state, I declined and told him that WE will have drinks soon with the rest of the group.

Ka Roger on the other hand celebrated his birthday dinner at my place with his lovable girl, Jannice – aka my “little sister” and the very charming Maricel.

We enjoyed a filling meal of Spaghetti Bolognese, Chicken Barbecue and a full serving of Nido Oriental Soup. Yum! As for dessert, nobody can top the Midnight Choco Fudge Cake, Selecta’s Limited Edition Ice Cream Rendition of Chocolate Mouse and healthy bananas.

Though our dinner was cut short because of the distance in going home to their respective residences (as usual, they forget to bring clothes for a sleepover), we had plenty of laughs and kabusugan to last until our next chikahan.

Happy birthday, Pareng Mike and Ka Roger! Salut!

Party Favors

For this year we are ahead of schedule and preparing early compared to last year’s Trick or Treat at my parent’s place.

I was not able to get pictures last Sunday while I was busy completing 100 party favors for the village kids. However, I still have to complete some trinkets for the loot bags on Friday so I will just post more pictures later.

Here are some of the contents of the party favors for Saturday, 28th of October.

My EQ was very high while I was preparing such party favors! Whew!

Dance with Me

I was browsing through different channels before hitting the sack when I saw the final clips of Shadows of the Sun, a feel-good movie, and I can’t help but squeal with delight that I forgot that my throat hurts.

I heart Joshua Jackson! Yes, I do! He belongs to the top list of “men” I heart and would really squeal to death. I admire looking at his eyes and the way he reminds me of George Clooney. I love him as Charlie Conway, as Lucas "Luke" McNamara, the lovable Pacey Witter and with his latest roles as Jeremy Taylor and Duncan Shorter.

Thank to UpaPumkie

Josh is awesome and very hot!

Other dancers may be on the floor
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Only you have the magic technique
When we sway I go weak

Bloggers to Register?!

I was browsing through the breaking news section and this one caught my fancy.

China's Internet Bloggers Must Register -- Xinhua

Beijing (XFN-ASIA) - China intends to require its 17 million Internet bloggers to register under their real names, state press reported. Under the system, bloggers would be allowed to continue using their online pseudonyms, but must register with authorities under their real names, the Xinhua news agency said.

The real name requirement is an ''unavoidable choice'' if China wants to properly develop its blogging community, Xinhua quoted the head of the Internet Society of China Huang Chengqing as saying.

The society is the state-controlled organization in charge of developing the new system.

Xinhua said some bloggers used their anonymity to disseminate ''irresponsible and untrue'' information, and called them a ''bad influence''. However, the agency also recognised there could be privacy and free-speech concerns.

Huang acknowledged the concerns over free expression, but said there needed to be a balance between freedom and responsible Web use. Huang gave no firm timetable for implementing the system.

China has 123 million Internet users, according to reports.

Will this ever happen in the Philippines? Hmm… I wonder if this will create chaos among Filipino bloggers?

Sistahud with Kids

She’s back in Reseda after a short trip to Manila to pay respect to her Dad. Now she’s absolutely in her happiest state, since her two lovable kids are with her.

I’ll see them in a few winks and for sure it would be a hilarious get-together with tons of sightseeing and food trip!

Now, if only the rest of the Sistahud will tag along - then it would definitely be a blast.

With All Hope...

Michael loses hope...

... and we are wishing that instead of Sucre, we are sitting in that log waiting for Michael's pleas.

Sistahud

Will this be the “last” complete photograph of the Sistahuds?

Perhaps, but here is hoping that it isn't.

Tying the Knot

Somebody's getting married???

Whoa, somebody's getting married!

Somebody's getting marrrrieeeed!

Cause somebody's getting married in forty-nine days!

May yours be a marriage based upon love and a friendship which brightens your days, with each of you showing respect and regard for the other one’s own, unique ways, for you both to have such wonderful qualities, the kind that enrich life together, may yours be a marriage based upon love- that’s the closest relationship ever.


Best Wishes for a Happy Future!

Yummy!

Hotdamn!!!!

Drooooooll!

What more can a girl ask for!!!

Damn sexy!!!

Tu Recuerdo!

My all time love, Ricky Martin, just recorded his MTV Unplugged CD/DVD. His first single, Tu Recuerdo, is already playing on the radio and will definitely make it to the #1 spot on the charts.

Ricky Martin is the star of the 19th MTV UNPLUGGED production for MTV Latin America. “Returning with a career defining album, Ricky Martin MTV Unplugged showcases Ricky’s depth as a performer and invites you to an intimate, acoustic platform where Ricky rediscovers his music and reinvents some of his most popular hits.”

A definite must for all RM fans… can’t wait for November 7, 2006!

Michael Finally Calls Sara

Thanks to ScofieldHH for the video link!

Michael was so emotional, it was heart wrenching. I think his love for Sara is for real and they will get together soon, though I don’t know how they will do it.

The best line for me during the phone conversation was "it was real Sara, you & me, it's real."

Whew, kilig to the bones!

Na na na... Kalabit Penge!

I’m a big Eat Bulaga fan. Whenever I can, I do watch the show. I love the opening presentation with the whole group every Saturday and I always laugh my heart out during the Bulagaan and Pinoy Henyo segments.

Recently Bulaga’s Dabarkads are growing in number. From Ruby Rodriguez, Toni Rose Gayda, now you’ll see the faces of Pauleen Luna, Julia Clarete and Cindy Kurleto.

Last Saturday, it was Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola who opened the show and sang one of their singles from their new album. I had fun listening to the song and the beat makes my feet do the dancing. Not only was the song catchy but even the lyrics are hilarious. For sure the song would be a big hit.

Kalabit Penge
Performed by: Jose and Wally
Album: Try Mo Lang! Sony BMG Music

Na na na na na na na na na kalabit penge
Na na na na na na na na na kalabit penge

Kahit san ka mang lugar ay may katulad ko
Naghihintay lamang sayo
Kapitbahay mo, kaibigan, tropa kahit na ano
Asahan mong ako ay parang asong susunod sayo

Sa birthday, kasalan,
Sa lamay, binyagan,
Pag libre
Andyan na ako

Chorus
Kahit hindi imbitado
Kalabit Penge
Makikitulog pa sa inyo
Kalabit Penge

Pag utusan mo,
Alilain mo,
Ok lang sakin pare ko
Basta't sagot mong bisyo ko (Ay sarap no)

Na na na na na na na na na kalabit penge
Na na na na na na na na na kalabit penge

Di na kailangan kumayod magtrabaho
Hintay na lang ng grasya mo
Tatambay na lang papito pito ang diskarte ko
At pag nagutom lalapit na't chichika nako sayo

Sa libre gahaman
Da best sa pakapalan
Di mo ko matataguan

Repeat chorus

Pag utusan mo
Alilain mo
Ok lang sakin pare ko
Basta't sagot mong buhayin mo ko (ang kapal no)

Na na na na na na na na na kalabit penge
Na na na na na na na na na kalabit penge

Kung asar ka na sa katulad ko
Bubuntot pa rin ako sa iyo
Wag mag alala Di naman t*nga
Kung wala kang pera mangangalabit na sa iba

Repeat Chorus

Pag utusan mo, alilain mo, ok lang sakin pare ko
Basta't sagot mong buhayin mo ko (ang kapal no)

For your listening pleasure, please go to Kalabit Penge Stream.

Before I forget, just by listening with Kalabit Penge, not only I was smiling because of the beat but I was smiling because I remembered a number of people I’ve met before that were exact examples of the character personified in the song.

Can you just imagine people who would just wait for graces without having to work for it? That is such a very interesting thought…

Ella Elline R. Mangaran

Because you're a friend who makes me smile and feel good, and laugh for no reason at all... I am sending this wish for a birthday that makes you feel happy - just the way I feel every time we're together.

Have a great and beautiful birthday!