tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77281592125091270982024-03-08T19:45:42.364+08:00Chan blogs about anythingNot just about travel, food, sports, or whatsoever.
I don't have anything specific.
I blog about anything.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728159212509127098.post-78100645523566888052011-04-17T23:19:00.000+08:002011-04-17T23:19:31.623+08:00My Pizza QuestI am a self-proclaimed pizza-dict (pizza addict, that is) and my addiction led to to trying almost all of the house specialty of each of Davao's pizza parlors. Trying to figure out the best pizza there is, I ended up confused, and still undecided. (hahaha!) Here are some of my favorite pizza in the respective Pizza Parlors in Davao City that I've been to:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bTyTnC49SDs/Tar9cCl9bJI/AAAAAAAAAK4/wdstU9ZCr0U/s1600/no+image+yet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bTyTnC49SDs/Tar9cCl9bJI/AAAAAAAAAK4/wdstU9ZCr0U/s200/no+image+yet.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><b><u>Picobelo</u></b><br />
Located at the top of Gaisano Grand Mall in Ilustre Street, Davao City<br />
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My Favorite Pizza(s): Quatro Stagione and Calzone.<br />
Means of baking: brick oven-baked.<br />
Peak hours: 2pm-5pm (because they offer a buy one, take one pizza for dine-in customers)<br />
Remarks: Homey Italian, Fine dining. They charge for 10% service fee on top of the 12% VAT.<br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L99RTr0DZI4/Tar_Iwe6-qI/AAAAAAAAAK8/lbVFoJDE4Uo/s1600/calda.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L99RTr0DZI4/Tar_Iwe6-qI/AAAAAAAAAK8/lbVFoJDE4Uo/s200/calda.jpg" width="167" /></a><br />
<b><u>Calda Pizza</u></b><br />
Located at Gaisano Mall of Davao in J.P. Laurel Avenue, Davao City with branches at: Matina Town Square (fronting Ateneo de Davao University High School Campus)<br />
MacArthur Highway, Matina Davao City and Legazpi St., Davao City<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">My Favorite Pizza(s): Calda Pizza (house specialty)</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Means of baking: metal oven</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Peak hours: dinner time</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Remarks: Really sumptuous dough. No Service Charge add on. They serve 1.5L Coca-cola products at a convenience store price (really budget-friendly).</div><div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aOxTxxhuoiM/TasAzSLz64I/AAAAAAAAALA/2BVlx4HBsIY/s1600/mamma+maria.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aOxTxxhuoiM/TasAzSLz64I/AAAAAAAAALA/2BVlx4HBsIY/s200/mamma+maria.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div><b><u>Mamma Maria</u></b></div><div><b><div style="display: inline !important; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Located at J.P. Laurel Avenue, Davao City (fronting Hotel De Leonor)</div></b></div><div><div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">My Favorite Pizza(s): Mamma Maria Pizza (house specialty)</div><div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Means of baking: metal oven</div><div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Peak hours: 2pm-5pm (due to the buy one, take one pizza for dine-in customers)</div><div style="font-weight: bold;"></div><div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Remarks: Dough a little thinner than Calda Pizza's dough, but still yummy. Taste is more of Pinoy-style pizza. No Service Charge add on. They serve a pitcher of iced tea on a budget-friendly price.</div><div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WTcN-gmunfM/TasA0a3K71I/AAAAAAAAALE/HiLQ_Od1nPw/s1600/tia+nina.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WTcN-gmunfM/TasA0a3K71I/AAAAAAAAALE/HiLQ_Od1nPw/s200/tia+nina.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="font-weight: normal;"><b><u>Tia Nina</u></b></div><div style="font-weight: normal;"><b><div style="display: inline !important; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Located at Guerrero St., Davao City (fronting Dimsum Diner, near Holy Cross of Davao College) with a branch at Toril, Davao City</div></b></div><div><div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">My Favorite Pizza(s): Tia Nina Pizza (house specialty)</div><div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Means of baking: metal oven</div><div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Peak hours: afternoon/snack time and dinner time (because they give out free single size pizza for every family size pizza ordered)</div><div style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Remarks: Dough is thinner than Mamma Maria Pizza, with a consistency like that of a pita bread, but mind you, it could still fill your appetite as they're really generous when it comes to their toppings. No Service Charge add on. They have a unique interior, that would really make you want to stay and come back more often.</div><div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">[Too bad Giacomino's Pizza closed their pizza parlor here in Davao. They, too, offered one of the best tasting pizzas here in Davao. I didn't include Shakey's Pizza, Greenwich Pizza, Pizza Hut, and Yellow Cab on this blog because I'm assuming they're already popular enough to be featured. ☺ I'll add more and update this as I continue my quest to pizza taste-testing.]</div></div><br />
<div style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;"></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728159212509127098.post-7856082997794198762010-08-31T23:28:00.001+08:002010-09-27T15:36:38.944+08:00Our Paneng: How I see DLSU Lasy Spikers' Team Captain, Stephanie Mercado<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9PE65ojfYRQ/TH0fPi-Z9bI/AAAAAAAAAKg/He-5xvjxopY/s1600/FotoFlexer_Photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9PE65ojfYRQ/TH0fPi-Z9bI/AAAAAAAAAKg/He-5xvjxopY/s320/FotoFlexer_Photo.jpg" /></a>Perhaps the brand of being a La Sallista gives most people the notion of being socialites and not easy to get along with. People who are not used to eating street foods or are picky with restos to dine at and people to go out with. Not Stephanie Mercado. Team Captain of the De La Salle Lady Spikers with a very exceptional volleyball record, Steph proved all those notions wrong. First of all, she's people friendly. Almost always every after game, Steph stops whenever someone asks to have a photo with her. She always makes time to be in touch with the people who supports her and never speaks ill of the people who misjudge her. Not that I'm saying she's perfect, but she sees to it that she doesn't step on anybody. That's definitely not her. Steph is a very outspoken person, she's not afraid to speak her mind out as she always talks with sense. Though very honest and straight forward, one won't feel uncomfortable and awkward as she converses with you like you've known each other for a long time. She's very much easy to get along with and you'll never have a dull moment when you're with her. She's very smart and, like I mentioned earlier, she always talks with sense. She's not serious all the time as this Lady Archer has humor in her veins, too. You'll be surprised when you hear her witty jokes and out-of-this-world terms.<br />
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Second, with regards to food, Stephanie seems to enjoy the thought and act of food and eating. Japanese cuisine is her favorite according to a source but she's not picky though. She eats whatever is served as long as it's edible and it's intended for human consumption. She even considers Pinoys' Top Street Food, Isaw (grilled chicken intestines), as one of her favorites. Despite the love for food and eating, she's one of the lucky ladies who don't get fat.<br />
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Just like anybody else, she loves to spend time with people she values. She also goes out to the malls and occasionally chill elsewhere with her teammates and/or supporters. Despite spending time with her family, her friends, teammates, supporters, occasional invitation to pose for shoots, and do other stuff she loves, she still manages to maintain a good status on her academics. Her being a Dean's Lister is so much an inspiration to others, proof enough that Academics and Athletics can go together, that not all athletes are egghead. It's no wonder why she has thousands of supporters in the Philippines and some parts of the world. It's just a sad thought that it'll be her last playing season with the De La Salle Lady Spikers this coming UAAP Season 73. But fans, like me, still look forward to seeing her play in other leagues. Though not with her current DLSU Teammates but at least she'll still play after college. With her display of love for volleyball, Stephanie Mercado is definitely one of the biggest names in Philippine Collegiate Volleyball.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728159212509127098.post-67291009006552932272010-07-04T21:06:00.006+08:002010-07-04T22:11:57.442+08:00Shirts FYUT and Volleyball Shirts<span style="font-weight: bold;">FYUT</span> was derived from the abbreviation of <span style="font-weight: bold;">For You Up There</span>. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Shirts FYUT</span> was actually offered to God. Since Volleyball is a growing sport in the Philippines, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Shirts FYUT</span> thought of creating volleyball shirts that are signed by the athletes. It all started in a conversation wherein two volleyball fans would love to create something for the top Collegiate Women's Volleyball players. Then, as days went by, the idea was carried out to reality. 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Want to have cash (dollars) in exchange of few centavos (pesos)? Been dying to win on an online auction but someone outbids you and you just lost the chance of owning your most coveted gadget or accessories because you can't outbid that bidder anymore? Or perhaps you just want to "waste" some of your PhP 0.07 for a DSLR? Well, here's something I discovered through Facebook's ad: <a href="http://www.sharkybids.com/">SharkyBids</a>! Here you'll find crazy auctions like DSLRs worth less than a 3-in-1 coffee (coffee = 5 pesos ; DSLR = 1.73 pesos) or computer sets worth less than a sachet of shampoo (shampoo = 4 pesos ; computer set = 0.83 pesos), or even an XBOX Elite worth 0.02 pesos! Crazy isn't it? But this crazy bidding attracts a lot of users right now. It even caught my attention and tried my luck on a bid. 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Have fun bidding and always be on the look out for new items. (Patience is virtue, my friend.)<br />6. Go and visit <a href="http://www.sharkybids.com/">SharkyBids</a> now and try to outbid others! Have fun!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728159212509127098.post-39788407205223706502010-01-16T03:54:00.003+08:002010-01-16T04:13:11.001+08:00Se Eleksyon, sila ng hindi ko ibobotoMalapit na naman ang Eleksyon at malapit na namang mag-umpisa ang pangangampanya (pero sa ilan, matagal na silang nag-umpisang mangampanya kahit hindi pa sakop ng Campaign Period na itinalaga ng Commission on Elections o COMELEC). Maraming pangako na naman ang bibitiwan. Maraming proyektong uumpisahan para may makukurakot na pangkampanya pero hindi naman tatapusin ang kung anumang proyektong yun. Sa panahon ngayon, mas lumala ang vote buying. Mas kumakapal ang mukha ng mandaraya pero tatakbo pa rin sila, ang kapal talaga. Ngayong malapit na naman ang opisyal na Campaign Period, magkakaroon na naman ng pagkataon ang taong bayan na saksikan ang pagpapakatanga ng ilang kandidato. Kaya, sa darating na eleksyon, sila ang hindi ko iboboto:<br /><br />- yung (mga) kandidatong sumasayaw o kumakanta sa kanilang pangangampanya o Miting de Avance [dahil hindi naman isang variety show ang kanilang gagawin pag manalo. Hindi po ito reality show na magiging artista ang kandidato pagkatapos ng pangangampanya. Bakit? Sasayawan ba nila kapag may debate sa Session?]<br /><br />- yung mga kandidatong hanep gumastos para sa Campaign. [bakit? eh kasi may notion akong babawiin din nila yung ginastos nila kapag nasa pwesto na sila.]<br /><br />- yung mga kandidatong bumibili ng boto sa pamamagitan ng pamimigay ng pera, ni-repack na mga pagkain, bigas at kung anu-ano pa. [Ganun din ang rason, babawiin nila yung ginastos kapag nasa pwesto na sila.]<br /><br />- yung mga kandidatong ang dami ng sinabing pangako pero hindi man lang nabanggit ni minsan kung ano yung kaya nilang gawin.<br /><br />- yung mga kandidatong naging parte ng isang pagsisinungaling para lang matakpan ang isang kapartidong nadawit sa isang iskandalo.<br /><br />- yung mga kandidatong parati kong nakikita sa TV ngayong panahon ng pangangampanya. [hahahah! eh kasi naman, halata na yung intensyon eh!]<br /><br />- yung mga kandidatong hindi na makatotohanan yung sinasabi sa kampanya.<br /><br />- mga kandidatong nagpapakita ng pictures o videos na kasama ang mga kapos sa buhay. [bakit? eh bakit ngayon lang ipinakita?]<br /><br />- yung pakiramdam ko ay sobrang talino at sobrang galing! [dahil pakiramdam ko ay uutakan niya lang ang mga tao para sa pansariling interes]<br /><br /><br />Marami pa akong naiisip pero ito na muna ang ilalagay ko. Daragdagan ko na lang kapag nahanap ko na yung papel na pinagsulatan ko ng draft ng supposed to be original article para dito.<br /><br />[Note: ang lahat ng nakasulat ay base lamang sa damdamin ng isang botante. Bato-bato sa langit, ang tamaan wag magalit. Sa halip, magbago na lang at wag maging TRAPO.]Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728159212509127098.post-31629159268801086092010-01-11T02:20:00.006+08:002010-01-11T17:32:45.612+08:00at Yongi's (a resto by the sea) and Coffee for Peace<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9PE65ojfYRQ/S0o6cvXTNWI/AAAAAAAAAGY/5bzE4_XqgUA/s1600-h/101_8012fixed.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9PE65ojfYRQ/S0o6cvXTNWI/AAAAAAAAAGY/5bzE4_XqgUA/s200/101_8012fixed.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425212966546126178" border="0" /></a><br />We were supposed to check out the new resto just by Ateneo Matina Campus. The resto's name is Stadium. Since it's the last day of their P99 promo for their buffet, we headed at dinner time to make sure we'll have our tummies filled with their must-try foods. When we got there (around 7:15 or 7:30PM), the place was closed for an exclusive function. GREAT. So we decided to cruise around Matina and Ecoland area. We ended up at Yongi's (the famous Penong's partner resto), a resto by the beach, located at Times, Matina, Davao City. The restaurant was not crowded, customers enjoy the ambiance. They lack lights by the beach though. It might add to the relaxation factor if we could see the beach. We ordered Inato 3 which is 2 grilled pork chop, atchara (pickled green papaya) and unlimited rice. Yes, unlimited rice for people who has a big tummy to fill. The usual, we were served with soup for our appetizer. They usually have the food served in 20 minutes as they have to grill their viands unlike some resto that has their food half-cooked and reheat them when orders are already made. Our food orders were served in 15 minutes. 5 minutes earlier than usual. The Grilled Pork Chop was perfect. Their servic<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9PE65ojfYRQ/S0o5_EPTmBI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/eMsiBYLR6RM/s1600-h/101_8004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9PE65ojfYRQ/S0o5_EPTmBI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/eMsiBYLR6RM/s200/101_8004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425212456753666066" border="0" /></a>e crew are well-mannered. If you are looking for a place where you can enjoy good food while bonding and/or relaxing with your family, friends, classmates or officemates, give Yongi's a try. It's located at Times Beach, (the one at the back of SM City Davao) Ecoland, Matina, Davao City.<br /><br />Review: YONGI'S<br />Food - great<br />Service - great<br />Value for Money - great<br />Place - good<br />Overall experience - great<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9PE65ojfYRQ/S0o5qFCDjwI/AAAAAAAAAGI/aKAnuBZ8Zd0/s1600-h/101_8016fixed.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9PE65ojfYRQ/S0o5qFCDjwI/AAAAAAAAAGI/aKAnuBZ8Zd0/s200/101_8016fixed.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425212096189271810" border="0" /></a><br /><br />After dinner, my cousin still doesn't want to head home. So we cruised Ecoland and Matina area again. After some funny discussions, we went back the area where Stadium's located. We stopped at Coffee for Peace, a coffee shop that supports the indigents and the farmers. Their place isn't spacious but it's just right for people who want to have a timeout from stress.<br /><br />Coffee for Peace isn't just about serving excellent coffee, they are also advocates of Peace (thus the company name), Loving the Environment and helping the Indigenous People in Mindanao.<br /><br />In their store, we saw different products, aside from coffee and drinks. There were shirts, bamboo flute, stone carved necklaces, scrolls, shell lamps, and more. I assumed those products were also made by the Indigenous People that they aid to earn a living. Makes me even happier while drinking.<br /><br />Also, unlike others, they use all natural ingredients. I had a Strawberry Shake since we just had out dinner. I kind of expected something like the usual Strawberry Shake: full of crushed ice, strawberry flavoring, and milk. Another surprise for me. They actually use real strawberries, and less ice. Real value for money. Overall, I enjoyed my Coffee for Peace experience and it definitely won't be the last.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9PE65ojfYRQ/S0o4gyKTMvI/AAAAAAAAAF4/RUfmT1_4s58/s1600-h/101_8045.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9PE65ojfYRQ/S0o4gyKTMvI/AAAAAAAAAF4/RUfmT1_4s58/s200/101_8045.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425210836993127154" border="0" /></a><br />For people who wants to have a quiet or peaceful time, reasonably priced drinks, homey ambiance, Coffee for Peace might be the place you're looking for. They're conveniently located at McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City. Just by Ateneo de Davao University Pre-School, Elementary and High School Campus; fronting McDonald's Matina. You may also checkout their site for more info about their company: www.coffeeforpeace.org<br /><br />Review: Coffee for Peace<br />Drinks - great<br />Service - great<br />Value for Money - great<br />Place - great<br /><div style="text-align: left;">Overall experience - great<br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9PE65ojfYRQ/S0o35gS5WSI/AAAAAAAAAFw/2mtk-2TM_kU/s1600-h/101_8072fixed.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9PE65ojfYRQ/S0o35gS5WSI/AAAAAAAAAFw/2mtk-2TM_kU/s200/101_8072fixed.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425210162182445346" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />(in this photo: the author with the two very friendly staff of Coffee for Peace)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />[Ratings: Poor, Passed, Good, Great, Excellent]<br />[Special thanks to my cousins Eileen and Joyce for the treat.]Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728159212509127098.post-88280351492211600902010-01-05T13:08:00.001+08:002010-01-05T13:08:58.587+08:00BLOG (sana)I was trying to write something for my blog at 2:30AM. Walang pumapasok sa utak ko… so I decided to rest. Nung nakahiga na ako’t pumikit, saka naman pumasok yung mga ideas, kung kailan antok na antok na ako. Sinabi ko sa sarili ko tatandaan ko na lang yung mga ideas na yun at isusulat pagkagising ko. Kaya heto… WALA AKONG MASULAT! hahahaha! kainis. ZZZzzzzzzzzz...........Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728159212509127098.post-20220516643497115912009-12-20T01:27:00.012+08:002009-12-21T13:36:29.844+08:00Mana Davao (with my relatives)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9PE65ojfYRQ/Sy8GNvUFrRI/AAAAAAAAADI/6LAy-cu58p8/s1600-h/101_7364.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9PE65ojfYRQ/Sy8GNvUFrRI/AAAAAAAAADI/6LAy-cu58p8/s320/101_7364.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417555709858786578" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9PE65ojfYRQ/Sy8GNRDLVxI/AAAAAAAAADA/jV9VDxUSenI/s1600-h/101_7363.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9PE65ojfYRQ/Sy8GNRDLVxI/AAAAAAAAADA/jV9VDxUSenI/s320/101_7363.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417555701734790930" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9PE65ojfYRQ/Sy8GNM6BhVI/AAAAAAAAAC4/NjZrcl-9-IE/s1600-h/101_7361.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9PE65ojfYRQ/Sy8GNM6BhVI/AAAAAAAAAC4/NjZrcl-9-IE/s320/101_7361.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417555700622656850" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9PE65ojfYRQ/Sy8GM57XlfI/AAAAAAAAACw/MAl6Sh2qyaQ/s1600-h/101_7341.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9PE65ojfYRQ/Sy8GM57XlfI/AAAAAAAAACw/MAl6Sh2qyaQ/s320/101_7341.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417555695528023538" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9PE65ojfYRQ/Sy8GMjVrWwI/AAAAAAAAACo/SVKM21N9Ty4/s1600-h/101_7388.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9PE65ojfYRQ/Sy8GMjVrWwI/AAAAAAAAACo/SVKM21N9Ty4/s320/101_7388.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417555689464355586" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Every year Mana Davao prepares something extravagant for the Davaoenos. According to them, it's their way of saying "thank you" for the blessings they receive. Every year, like around December,they decorate the exterior part of their shop with lights and other stuff for Christmas. Locals of Davao always look forward to this because they have different designs every year.<br /><br />The other day, Tita Ne told me that we're going to check out Mana Davao's new attraction. She scheduled it on a Sunday, December 20, 2009, 6:30PM.<br /><br />Earlier, if my cousins didn't remind me about it, I could've forgotten about it. We all had a blast. Mana had more gimmicks now. Apart from the very extravagant design, they also provided mascots (I think there are five or six of them) and this bubble machine that kids and kids at heart enjoyed.<br /><br />Here are some of the photos that we took (using Ate Sandy's cam). Hope to add more photos from Ate An's cam. This is one of those days that we just wanted to hangout, take pictures, anjoy the night, spend time with our loved ones and goof around.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />(On one of the photos: My Sister and Me with the Genius behind the extravagant design of Mana Davao's attraction.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728159212509127098.post-23491165098560609962009-12-17T17:56:00.002+08:002009-12-18T19:59:08.372+08:00My WishlistI was thinking of this last night after my phone's screen was broken. The touch screen feature is not functioning anymore. (huhuhu!) So, just in case you are interested at giving me gift(s), here are some ideas of what I want:<br /><br />* Canon EOS D500<br />* Blackberry Curve or myPhone Q22 Duo<br />* 2 GB RAM DDR2 667GHz<br />* Trip to Dapitan<br />* Paulo Coelho Books (except The Alchemist, The Zahir, Valkyries, The Pilgrimage, Like The Flowing River, and Veronica Decides to Die because I already own copies of these)<br />* Bob Ong's Stainless Longganisa (to complete my Bob Ong Books Collection)<br />* Pugad Baboy 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 17, 20 (yung wala dito, meron na ako)<br />* Kiko Machine Komiks 1, 2, 4 (yung wala dito, niregalo na sa akin ng Ate ko. haha!)<br />* Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom<br />* Original DVDs of Harry Potter Goblet of Fire, Order of Phoenix and Half Blood Prince<br />* Shakey's Pizza Manager's Choice<br />* Yellow Cab's Ney York's Finest<br />* Picobello's Calzone<br />* Sbarro's Pepperoni Pizza<br />* Space Burger's Ultimate Cheeseburger<br />* Isang sakay sa Ferris Wheel (hahah! kababawan pero masaya yun)<br />* Makapaglaro sa perya (matagal ko nang hindi nagagawa ito)<br />* Isang polo shirt or shirt galing sa Surplus<br /><br />Huwag nyo ako bibigyan ng shoes or anything for the feet. Naniniwala ako sa pamahiin eh. (hahahah! seryoso 'to ha, naniniwala talaga ako.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728159212509127098.post-49721747186287253292009-12-17T14:19:00.001+08:002010-07-11T23:52:33.476+08:00My First Internet-Published Blog.I had this notion that a blog has to be written in English and it has to follow the proper writing format but when I got through several blogs (and Bob Ong's Books), it made me realize that a blog is a form of freestyle writing. So now, Blogging for me is something like a journal, an output of whatever the writer is feeling, has seen, has experienced, or just saying anything under the sun.<br />
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Before, I had this fear of writing because I might not be able to do it right. I also had this fear of publishing a blog over the internet for the same reason that I have with the fear of writing. But now, I found the courage to test new waters. Actually, writing isn't that new to me. I was a Contributor to our School Paper when I was in First Year High School, a Columnist during my Sophomore Year, a Managing Editor when I was in Third Year, and an Associate Editor during my Senior Year in High School. I wrote stories and poems for my batchmates' entertainment (and I could fill an entire filler refill or notebook back then).<br />
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In College, I tried my luck to be part of the University's Official Publication. And wallah! I didn't make it. (hahaha!) Unfortunately, there were more writers better than me and are much more talented and deserving to be part of the University's prestigious Publication. I never tried writing for the school anymore. I only did love letters and poems solicited by friends (and they'll give it to the person they're courting) and stuff like that. I was unrecognized. I continued writing stories and poems for my friends. But I still don't feel I'm good at writing. I don't have the confidence. There are a lot more people better than me.<br />
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When blogging became a trend, I was kind of tempted to go with the flow but was drawn back by my fear. What if people won't like my works? It took me years to decide to go public, since the trend of blogging began up until now. The challenge of of writing knocks again, not for money, not for my friends' entertainment, but for myself. I don't know if I could still write boldly as I did before, without fear of being criticized, but I am ready to take on the challenge. I am stepping forward to the world of blogging. I don't know if anybody would even be interested with my posts but I just want to do what I love to do, sharing my thoughts, sharing my interests, sharing my experiences, sharing my passion. As Paulo Coelho said, "If you want to know something, plunge right in!", and this is what I'm doing. This is my first internet-published blog and there'll be more to come. Expect my works to be written in English, Tagalog, Bisaya or a mixture of two or more Languages.<br />
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WELCOME TO MY BLOG SITE! =)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0