I just want to share Wang Lee Hom's cute video from his latest album Heartbeat...very creative :)

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Hope you'll like it :)

Sunday.  While the crowd  in different parts of the Philippines celebrates the victory of Manny "PACMAN" Paquiao, I am stuck here in the office, working.  I just got off the phone with Edith (pronounced as Ee-dith) after booking a hotel for our pilots when this add caught my eye..

Wang Lee Hom will continue his "Music Man" concert next year and Macau will be the first place he will be performing in 2009. 

Wang Lee Hom “MUSIC MAN” World Tour

Wang Lee Hom ‘MUSIC MAN’ World Tour will perform in the CotaiArena™ at the Venetian® Macao on 10 January 2009 after its overwhelming success in Taipei and Shanghai.

Co-presented by the Venetian® Macao and Emma Entertainment, this much anticipated concert event will see the full US$1.5 million set bought to Macao from Taipei, along with a full team of production staff and dancers originating from 8 different countries around the globe.

Continuing the popular ‘futuristic’ style, the concert will bring to life the ‘MUSIC MAN’ experience for all fans, including a US$25,700 electric guitar ‘Bahamut’ designed by Irish guitar master Alistair specifically for this tour.

Playing hit songs from his previous albums, Lee Hom will also combine Chinese and Rock music in a spectacular fusion for a selective repertoire of songs from his latest album ‘What’s Wrong with Rock’ – this is an event not to be missed!

Now, this is what i definitely want for Christmas! Of course its a package deal: Plane tickets going to Macau, a day or 2 stay in The Venetian Macau Resort Hotel and a ticket to watch his concert ! hahaha! I wish I could go and see him personally :)

Anyway, for reservations and other details, Please click here.

i just realized, It’s been a while since I have played video games.   Even if my baby has an Xbox360 at home, I never really had that urge to play games anymore. Not that I don’t like the games, I just don’t have the attraction to the games my baby have at home (No offense baby, but my heart is still with Need for speed and Tekken).   Now, If I can remember correctly, the last game that I played with him on his XBOX 360 console was Soul Caliber 4 (or was it Guitar Hero: Legends of Rock?...hmmm) Sad, sad, sad...

Anyway, I was looking for some cool video games for my baby on the web when I learned that my favorite video game, Tekken, will be released next year as a motion picture. Imagine my excitement! Tekken, on the big screen.  I really can’t wait for that.

The story revolves around Jin Kazama,  a young and talented fighter with a dark energy within him. The Devil Gene he has inherited from his father, Kazuya Mishima, is slowly tearing him apart and consuming his mind with evil and hate. He now realizes that the only way he can save himself is to not only confront his father, but his grandfather, Heihachi Mishima, as well. Both Kazuya and Heihachi have their own agendas for what they want with Jin's power. It's coming to a head at The King of Iron Fist Tournament: a fighting tournament sponsored by Heihachi where the winner will receive 1 billion dollars, ownership of Heihachi's company, and be crowned the greatest fighter on Earth.

The film is being directed by Dwight H. Little and is currently still in production and is scheduled to be released sometime next year (not sure when but I hope it would be at least the second or third quarter of 2009). 

Here are the Cast of characters of Tekken:

• John Foo as Jin Kazama
• Ian Anthony Dale as Kazuya Mishima
• Holly Marie Combs as Michelle Chang
• Charisma Carpenter as Julia Chang
• Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Heihachi Mishima
• Lateef Crowder as Eddy Gordo
• Nathan Jones as Craig Marduk
• Cung Le as Marshall Law
• Luke Goss as Steve Fox
• Chiaki Kuriyama as Ling Xiaoyu
• Darrin Henson as Raven
• Gary Daniels as Bryan Fury
• Candîce Hillebrand as Nina Williams
• Tamlyn Tomita as Jun Kazama
• Roger Huerta as Miguel Caballero Rojo
• Marian Zapico as Anna Williams
• Kelly Overton as Christie Monteiro
• Gary Ray Stearns as Yoshimitsu
• Anton Kasabov as Sergei Dragunov

Based on the casts, the movie sounds promising even if they are on a budget.  However, to my disappointment, the movie didn’t include one of my favorite character in the game series, Hwoarang,  a student of Baek Doo San in Korea and the one defeated Jin Kazama in Tekken 5.  He was introduced in Tekken 3.

A few more weeks and Christmas is here once again. As early as September, we can already feel the Christmas spirit. For many, it’s the time to plan and budget for that dreadful and stressful and for some enjoyable Christmas shopping.

Since I was a kid I always write down in a piece of paper what I want to receive for Christmas and then hid it under my pillow hoping that my mom will see it as soon as she fixed my bed .  Today, as early as now, I’m already making my Christmas wish list on the things I wish I could receive this Christmas. However, i'm not hiding it underneath my pillow anymore but instead, due to technology, post it online. Hehehe.  Anywaym I’m just hoping it would be possible to get ALL the things listed. But then again due to budget constraints, may be one or two would be fine. A girl can dream, right? hehehe.   Anyway, below is my partial Christmas list:

1.       Ipod Nano or the cute Mickey Mouse MP3

2.       Laptop - HP Pavillion dv5z series

3.       Boots  from shoecrazee  or Nine West

4.       Black Bag – anything that is black and is fashionable (and not that expensive)

5.       Shopping spree :)  - It’s been years since my last Shopping splurge so I guess it doesn’t hurt to splurge again.  

6.       Watch from Fossil

7.       Baby Grace perfume from Beauty Bar

8.       Beckham Signatures or Beckham Intimate Night for Her

9.       DS Lite (his and hers! Hahaha)

10.   A travel bag from Nike

11.   Headset for my SE phone

12.   Havaianas

13.   Melissa shoes

 Anyway, even if the gifts I’ll receive for Christmas is in this list or not, it’s perfectly fine with me. What matters most is that people remembered me and it’s the thought that counts. The true meaning of Christmas is sharing not the price tags of the gifts you receive. Happy Shopping!

Aside from being so adorable, I became a huge fan of this guy, Wang Lee Hom, because he is really talented and smart. 

I would like to share one of my favorite videos of him. Really funny :D

My friend AJ sent this very useful email that might help us all in protecting ourselves from abusive MMDA officers who accuses us of holabaloo violations.


SUBJECT: TOOLS AGAINST MMDA OFFICERS

I just reached my limit last weekend, and decided to
take action against the abusive MMDA enforcers. I
basically called up the MMDA head office and inquired
from the Personnel Officer, Antonio Pagulayan, to
clarify their policies. Here is what I got.
If any of these abuses seem familiar to you, Mr.
Pagulayan has asked that you call either the MMDA
hotline (136) or call the METRO BASE at 0920 9389861
or 0920 9389875 and ask for an Inspectorate. They will
send inspectors to the place where these MMDA officers
are extorting, even while you are arguing out of your
apprehension.

1. MMDA officers are not allowed to group together in
order to apprehend. They are not even allowed to stand
together in groups of 2 or more. The only time they are
allowed to work together is for special operations
(probably when they apprehend groups of buses for
smoke belching)

2. Swerving IS NOT a traffic violation. Moving one lane
to the left or right is not swerving, no matter where
on the road you do it. And it is even less of a
violation when you do it with a signal. Swerving is
defined as shifting 2 or more lanes very quickly. So
you can argue your way out of this, and call the Metro
Base for help.

3. Sadly, using the yellow lane is a traffic violation
and will get you a ticket. However, buses are really
not allowed to go out of the yellow lane, so if you
see selective apprehension of private cars only, you
may complain.

4. MMDA has confirmed that your license MAY NOT BE
CONFISCATED at a traffic apprehension. The only time
they can do so is if you are part of an accident, or
it is your third violation and you have not settled
your fines yet. They are only allowed to give you a
ticket, which you can contest. He recommends actually
receiving the ticket in some instances, so that you
can report the officer who did it.

Also, you are free to ask any of these officers for
their "mission order", which is written by their
supervisor. If they apprehend you for a violation that
is not in their mission order for the day, you can
report them and they will receive disciplinary action.

Happy Driving :) 

 Photo

A photo can say a thousand things
But it can't say the million things I wanna say
A photo can capture the way we were
But it can't capture the way we are
'Cause you're far away
What it's like to know you
What it's like to touch you

When you told me that you loved me
were those just words
You can't tell me you don't need me
and I know that hurts
'Cause I'm looking at your picture
'Cause it's all I've got
Maybe one day
You and me will have one more shot

Timing lost minutes and moments
And I might be lonely girl
But I'm not afraid
In a second
It all comes right back to me
Nothing's forgotten now
Yeah everything's saved
What it's like to touch you
What it's like to know you

When you told me that you loved me
were those just words
You can't tell me you don't need me
and I know that hurts
'Cause I'm looking at your picture
'Cause it's all I've got
Maybe one day
You and me will have one more shot

You were my life
you were my faith
You gave me hope every day

When you told me that you loved me
were those just words
You can't tell me you don't need me
and I know that hurts
'Cause I'm looking at your picture
'Cause it's all I've got
Maybe one day
You and me will have one more shot

Two weeks ago, I was walking in Eastwood with my baby waiting for our friends to arrive for a quiet sunday lunch.  We passed by A Different Bookstore and saw the new books on the shelves and a very interesting title caught my eye - "The Lucifer Effect" by Philip  Zimbardo.  What the hell is The Lucifer Effect? Thats also the thing that I want to know.  I didn't bother to check the book anymore cause my friends already arrived.

Last weekend, my baby and I went back to Eastwood and I've decided to check out the book that caught my attention last week,  unfortunately, it's already out of stock.  Well, it didn't surprise me when the clerk told me it sold out the week it was released.  It really sounds interesting and I guess it is a good book.  And I guess, many people are also curious of this Lucifer Effect.  



I did an online research and found out that this book is really interesting. It's more on a socio-psychology genre where Dr Philip Zimbardo, a famous American  psychologist, talks about understanding how  good people become perpetrator of evil. Aside from that, the book also indicates a detailed chronology of  transformation in human characteristics and the experiments to show the study made on the said change in human behavior.  Click here for the more information and synopsis of the book.

I am planning to grab a copy of this book on my next pay day.  Its a bit expensive compared to the Paulo Coelho novels that I am collecting but I know its all worth it.

Books were never my friends when I was growing up (unless its Sweet Valley Twins or Sweet Valley High! Call that educational :p). I was never a book worm until my best friend, Hex, brought me this book, together with my favorite decadent cake from The Press Cafe and some puzzles to keep me company while I am bed ridden for a week when I had a cyst removed from my right breast 5 years ago (But that would be a different story).

I was never really interested in reading book.   "What the hell is The Alchemist? and Who is this Paulo Coelho? Why can't he just bring me magazines or a new game for my game boy?" I thought to myself.  Oh well, at least the book will entertain me for those moments when i really need to put myself to sleep.

I started reading the book. At first I find it really dragging. But then as I go along, I started to fell in love with the story, why? Because the book was written exquisitely by Paulo Coelho to inspire and teach readers about dealing and finding love and happiness in life. Read here for the summary of the story.  But I suggest that you get a copy. It is worth reading.

Anyway, after finishing the book, I researched about the author of  the said novel, Paulo Coelho and found out that he is such a brilliant man. 

I got addicted to his writings that I've already finished reading two of his books, Eleven Minutes and The Zahir, and i'm planning in completing all of his creations. Right now, I just grabbed a copy of his newly released book, The Witch of Portobello and I am expecting that this would be a great novel just like the other  books that he have released and created.  

Anyway, I find American and English writers good, I find authors of literary pieces by from other countries (Amy Tan, Gabriel Garcia Marquez to name a few) inspirational and influential :)  Thanks Bes for introducing books into my life :)

"When we meet someone and fall in love, we have a sense that the whole universe is on our side.  And yet if something goes wrong, there is nothing left!  How is it possible for the beauty that was there only minutes before to vanish so quickly?  Life moves very fast.  It rushes from heaven to hell in a matter of seconds."    A touching quote that I read from a book "Eleven Minutes" by brazilian author, Paulo Coelho

Falling in love is one of the most wonderful feeling in the world. I know, its not only me can attest to that, but a lot of people. People long for the feeling of being secure with someone, the feeling that you can do anything that you want, day dream of the future.  In short - we feel exstacy.

I can still remember, when i was still a little girl, I always dream of meeting the man of my dreams, fall in love and get married and end my story same as what they say in all the stories "...and they live happily ever after".  Simple as that.

But now that I've grown up,  I experienced falling in love. Feel the exstacy and be in cloud nine. I felt that I could do anything and everything for the person for them to realize how much I care for them.  By falling in love, I learn how to sacrifice. Give whatever I can give even if it means, giving up my what i want, just to make the other person happy. By falling in love,  I learned what pain really means. To accept whatever comes my way, whether its good or bad, with open arms, better understanding and with no questions asked.  By falling in love, I learned to be selfless, prioritizing the happiness of others rather than my own happiness, swallow my pride and accept reality.  They never told me loving someone would be difficult.  I never realized also that by loving someone, I'd shed countless tears.  

But alas, even if I've discovered the other side of love and  exerted everything that I can give to make the person love me in return and fulfill the dream that i have when i was a little girl, they would still brake my heart and leave bitter memories. 

I am not saying that until now, I am bitter in love. As they say experience is the greatest teacher of all. It made me even stroger and maybe wiser.  And even if I experienced pain and suffering in loving someone, i never lost hope to find true happiness in giving love to others. Cause if I did, I would never have found the person who loves me the way I love him.

The weekend was a blast. We celebrated Rory's birthday the whole weekend with all the people who's dear to him.

It started Friday evening with a crazy dinner with Rory's two best friends, Anyo and Foncee, and with Foncee's girlfriend, Novel Robles @ TGIFridays.

It's been a while since I openned, read and posted something from my journal.  And Lo and behold, I was tagged by 

ageage

1. Explain what ended your last relationship? personal issues
2. When was the last time you shaved?
3. What were you doing this morning at 8 a.m.? fast asleep 
4. What were you doing 15 minutes ago? teaching 
5. Are you any good at math? Really Bad
6. Your prom night?  Didnt attend
7. Do you have any famous ancestors? A painter....
8. Have you had to take a loan out for school? nope
9. Do you know the words to the song on your myspace profile? No Songs  
10. Last thing received in the mail? Jobstreet Updates
11. How many different beverages have you had today? Rootbeer and Water
12. Do you ever leave messages on people's answering machine? I hung up :)
13. Who did you lose your CONCERT virginity to? huh?
14. Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach? before, yes :)
15. What's the most painful dental procedure you've had? root canal (I agree with
16. What is out your back door? Unused Shack
17. Any plans for Friday night? Yup, party
18. Do you like what the ocean does to your hair? hate it
19. Have you ever received one of those big tins of 3 different popcorns? Nope
20. Have you ever been to a planetarium? in grade school
21. Do you re-use towels after you shower? Yes
22. Some things you are excited about? 13th-month pay (True!)
23. What is your favorite flavor of JELLO? Hate Jello
24. Describe your keychain(s)? pink twisted thingy
25. Where do you keep your change?  coin purse
26. When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group of people? Today :) In class
27. What kind of winter coat do you own? None 
28. What was the weather like on your graduation day? sunny
29. Do you sleep with the door to your room open or closed? closed door :)

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