Entries for July, 2005

July 2nd, 2005

Guys, Guys, Guys

I just saw the blog of my friend..which has all the pictures of her gym 'inspirations' so inspiring...so I made mine, although mine are more of the fantasy and dream, because my life right now is ZERO= LOVE LIFE.

I got a new huge crush....LEO KU, have you heard of his AMAZING voice? I love it so much, I can listen to the cd for 24/7. I just love him...
Ka-in love yung boses, melts in my ears and in my heart (haha!) HE IS FROM HK! free plug: http://www.leoku.org


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Plugging: Every Sunday night, I open my eyes and really WATCH "Prince Turns Into Frog" starring Ming Dao (183 club), Sam Wang (183 club/ 5566), Jeo Chen (7 Flower)...every night 9:30 pm at TTV channel 69 for those in Destiny Cable. The story is light - kind of Full House type, worth watching because the actors and actress really knows how to act!

*will post picture soon, my internet is *ugh*!*



Exception: Still and forever my crush...is my high-school "FIRST EVER CRUSH"...I'm still thinking if posting his picture here is a wise choice? But for those who are close to me, I know you know him...

PLEASE DO WATCH: Sugo GMA 7 every night starting this July 4, 2005. See how great Richard already is! Amazing martial art moves, I love the way he was trained....it was amazing!! Oh, support Joe Chan too!

I just came home from the -another sale- in Bulacan! It was exhausting but so much fun, I bought jackets that are way more inexpensive than the one in the stores! Bargains are always amazing!

Currently doing: Collecting DVD, VCD, CD's of stuff from Hong Kong...
Currently listening to: Leo Ku's Album
Currently feeling: refreshed
Posted by joanna at 04:33 PM | 1 shout out(s)

New Layout!

Prince Turn into Frog
A definite huge twist from the previous layout...I'm feeling kinda violet right now....and since it suits the frog...here it is!!

Thanks to the website of www.settv.com for the frog pictures, this is of course courtesy of the wonderful series "Prince Turn Into Frog" which I duly watch every Sunday @ 9:30pm TTV (channel 69 - destiny), unfortunately, it has no subtitle, but the series is just too cute not to see! I love Ming Dao and Joe Chan, they look so cute together.

Tag-board is back!?! I'm missing it, so here it comes again, I hope you all like it!!

HELP I want to ask you guys what can I buy in HK? I'm not going...my mom is...and I want to give her a list of things I want, so help me!!

Comment on the layout because it will be much appreciated...I'm still thinking of improving the layout. Suggestions will do, so please post! Thanks!!

Am talking to my friend who is in New Zealand right now, studying!! Am so jealous....Hum...

And since I am in the mood in making new layout...I'm also making one for my ~fashreview here @ tabulas. So watch out for that!
Currently listening to: Some Jap song...
Currently feeling: bouncy
Posted by joanna at 07:44 PM | 4 shout out(s)

July 3rd, 2005

Talk about how fast it passes by....

Once upon a time, all of us where amaze by how the Olsen Twins act and put light on the screen. From their series (Full House) to books, movies, Red Carpet, to everything...

Before:


Milk Ad

After:

This is Ashley still looking radiant as before.


Ashley


This is Mary-Kate after the anorexic issues...surely, after my little cousin sees this, she'll freak and scream!


Mary Kate


Gawd! Look at her....so scary...

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Anyways, I've seen the WAR OF THE WORLDS today, I was supposed to go with my sister, but then my mom wanted to go with us. So we went to her new favorite place to watch -- Shang-rila. I love the cinema, what I don't love is that they don't allow outside food, which to my dissapointment, me ended up drinking an orange juice instead of Starbuck's green tea frap which I have been craving for...

Rantings about the movie: I hate the fact that Dakota kept on screaming and screaming (gawd! my ears are going bonkers!). Tom really don't look messy in all the shots, I don't think it suits his personality to play a character that is poor -- so not him! I love the fact that the thing is fast-paced. It's a little out of this world when you come to think of it....I believe that the movie was great because of the effects and how much it costs them, but the story was kinda weird (well, I know it was based on a book). The aliens are really funny-looking, they easily died because they are alike humans who have immune system? Weird. The ending was a bit of a ______ for me. It was just like the story ended when they reach her (Dakota's) mother, it was like the problem ended when they reached the home. Nothing more. Nothing less. Dumb ending!


Oh...I've enjoyed the trailer of Fantastic 4, King Kong, and the movie (it's horror) with Kate Hudson in it. There goes my money again...


Currently listening to: Fan's spinning
Currently watching: Oh-Feel Young
Currently feeling: relaxed
Posted by joanna at 08:27 PM | 2 shout out(s)

July 4th, 2005

Things to know if you're commuting

10 Things you should know when commuting:

1. Always guard your belongings
2. Always know how to push people - because they also push you back,
step on you, and kept on sticking with you!
3. Better be ready with a handy handkerchief, you'll never know when a
leak will smell!
4. SMILE - because even though I know it is hard- believe me, I always
on the frown-mood-side when commuting, we should always look beautiful.
5. Dress properly, and decent. Hey you're commuting, it is not like you
own the thing...plus some people look's like their looks will kill
-ugh!
6. Experience the feeling of being in a small can of tuna stuck with
more than a bunch of fish.
7. Strangers and strange people BEWARE! Alot of people will talk to
someone who they don't know, it is just that they want to talk to you.
8. Glaring can kill. I hate it when people stare...but it is part of
commuting! Darn!
9. Eating food is not allowed, but try to hide it - then you can!
10.The MRT - totally slow, very inconvinient, aircon=fan air,
maintainance =fair, security = sucks!, employees = should be nicer, machines =
retirement allowed.

And that people .... is commuting!!

* FYI: did you know that guys can have UTI too? Actually, it is much
difficult if it is a guy. I got this info vecause one of my office mate's
son (still a baby at 2 yrs old) got this disease. But don't fret -- it
is curable!
Currently watching: The O.C.
Currently feeling: thirsty
Posted by joanna at 08:28 PM | 2 shout out(s)

July 5th, 2005

At home.

Oh...cute cute ni Chad Murray...I SO LOVE ONE TREE HILL, kasi either sa intro may quote ni mention si Chad or sa end. It is really inspiring...

Anyways, the rain didn't stop today....but at least, it is cold and the weather is great. I love that it is refreshing and cool...but I feel terrible for those whose house are in flood...I heard that some people even have to take their belongings to the second floor so to not get soak and damage. So sad..

Update to the political side:sent by our company's vice president. They heard that the President (GMA) is now planning to prepare an exit plan, because sooner or later the people will over throw her. Did you know that the church gave till Friday for their deadline to have a stand towards what they should do to the president? Tsk...scary!!
Currently feeling: sad
Posted by joanna at 08:06 PM | comments?

July 6th, 2005

Just Got Home!

Whew...just got home...

and no! I didn't do overtime *ano sila sinuswerte?*

I tried to shop, but bought nothing (was about to but the color or the clothes does not suit me), then we ate at Burger King and for the first time after almost 4 years I think?? I was able to eat at Burger King again...funny right? it is just that when I first tasted it, I didn't like it. So there goes that. But now that I've tasted it, hum...it is not bad at all. Actually, I did like the taste of it...I might return sooner than years again..

Ey, they are definitely shooting DA VINCI's CODE starring Tom Hanks.
I finally saw (yester-night) Oprah's interview with Tom Cruise. How people responded and how sweet he was...I'm melting...I even laughed at what Steven Spielberg said to him -- "Please let's talk about the movie - WAR OF THE WORLDS, not Tom and Katie" -- haha....

I'm so sad because I wasn't able to watch Veronica Mars (I LOVE THAT SHOW), I must find out the time of replay...anyone knows it?

Thanks Marian for the testimonial, I was touch and I even got a compliment as a BONUS ...
Currently feeling: drained
Posted by joanna at 09:22 PM | 4 shout out(s)

July 7th, 2005

My comfort zone.

Do you have one?

I know I do.

But I don't want to talk more about it.

haha....

exciting right?

Ey see you guys at BLOGGER's NIGHT.

Got this news from Etonline.com

McDonald's employees could soon be serving up burgers and fries with Diddy style. The popular fast food chain is looking to give its employee uniforms a hip new look, and multi-talented music mogul SEAN "P.DIDDY" COMBS is reportedly on the list of potential designers to do it. Other possibilities are said to include TOMMY HILFIGER, RALPH LAUREN, GIORGIO ARMANI and Diddy's fellow designer/producer RUSSELL SIMMONS. The idea is to make the traditional uniforms look more like the contemporary outfits employees would wear outside of work. In addition to sprucing up its attire, McDonald's has also sought to modernize its image in recent years, by signing on pop artists like JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE and DESTINY'S CHILD to represent their campaign.

Plus this breaking news....

A judge ordered rapper LIL' KIM to exactly one year and one day behind bars on Wednesday. The Grammy Award winner was sentenced to the punishment following her March conviction for committing perjury when questioned in a case involving a 2001 gun fight. The 29-year-old star witness had testified to a grand jury that she did not notice two specific friends, who later pleaded guilty to gun charges, at the Manhattan scene of the crime. The judge has also ordered her to pay a $50,000 fine.

Glorietta is showcasing actress and socialites in the G4 hallway, the one near breadtalk. The pictures are taken amazingly! I love it, go check it out!!'

i want to dress up tomorrow...I don't know why...but I just want to!
Currently feeling: tired
Posted by joanna at 09:00 PM | 1 shout out(s)

LUTHER VANDROSS

I'll miss you. I think he is one of the greatest singer that has ever been born.




He sang "Dance With My Father" and also dedicated this to his father. If you've listen to his songs before...you'll know how deep it was and how he will surely be miss. I love and respect his music.

Thank you Luther, will miss your music.


Currently feeling: thoughtful
Posted by joanna at 09:05 PM | comments?

new type of cancer *IMPT*

A woman in our church also has this type of cancer which began as a
rash
on the back of her neck. She went to a dermatologist for two months
before
her regular doctor biopsies it. Last Monday evening the cancer doctors
from Little Rock had a forum, and not one of them mentioned this rash
as a
symptom.

New kind of Breast Cancer - DO NOT DELETE
Please forward to all of the women in your lives . Mothers, daughters,
sisters, aunts, friends, etc. In November, a rare kind of breast cancer
was found. A lady developed a rash on her breast, similar to that of
young
mothers who are nursing. Because her mammogram had been clear, the
doctor
treated her with antibiotics for infections. After 2 rounds, it
continued
to get worse, so her doctor sent her for another mammogram. This time
it
showed a mass. A biopsy found a fast growing malignanc! y. Chemo was
started in order to shrink the growth; then a mastectomy was performed;
then a full round of Chemo; then radiation. After about 9 months of
intense treatment, she was given a clean bill of health. She had one
year
of living each day to its fullest. Then the cancer returned to the
liver
area. She took 4 treatments and decided that she wanted quality of
life,
not the after effects of Chemo. She had 5 great months and she planned
each detail of the final days. After a few days of needing morphine,
she
died. She left this message to be delivered to women everywhere:

Women, PLEASE be alert to anything that is not normal, and be
persistent
in getting help as soon as possible.

Paget's Disease: This is a rare form of breast cancer, and is on the
outside of the breast, on the nipple and aureole. It appeared as a
rash,
which later became a lesion with a crusty outer edge. I would not have
ever suspected it to be breast cancer but it was. My nipple never
seemed
any different to me, but the rash bothered me, so I went to the doctor
for
that. Sometimes, it itched and was sore, but other than that it didn't
bother me. It was just ugly and a nuisance, and could not be cleared up
with all the creams prescribed by my doctor and dermatologist for the
dermatitis , on my eyes just prior to this outbreak. They seemed a
little
concerned but did not warn me it could be cancerous.
Now, I suspect not many women out there know a lesion or rash on the
nipple or aureole can be breast cancer. Mine started out as a single
red
pimple on the aureole. One of the bigge! st problems with Paget's
disease
of the nipple is that the symptoms appear to be harmless. It is
frequently
thought to be a skin inflammation or infection, leading to unfortunate
delays in detection and care.

What are the symptoms?
1. A persistent redness, oozing, and crusting of your nipple causing it
to
itch and burn (As I stated, mine did not itch or burn much, and had no
oozing I was aware of, but it did have a crust along the outer edge on
one
side.)

2. A sore on your nipple that will not heal. (Mine was on the aureole
area
with a whitish thick looking area in center of nipple).

3. Usually only one nipple is effected. How is it diagnosed? Your
doctor
will do a physical exam and should suggest having a mammogram of both
breasts, done immediately. Even though the redness, oozing and crusting
closely resemble dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), your doctor
should
suspect cancer if the sore is only on one breast. Your doctor should
order
a biopsy of your sore to confirm what is going on.

This message should be taken seriously and passed on to as many of your
relatives and friends as possible; it could save someone's life.

My breast cancer has spread and metastasized to my bones after
receiving
mega doses of chemotherapy, 28 treatments of radiation and taking
Tamaxofin. If this had been diagnosed as breast cancer in the
beginning,
perhaps it would not have spread...
Posted by joanna at 09:16 PM | comments?

July 8th, 2005

Facts you might not know...

Eleven Things You Might Want to Know

1. In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were
secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on
the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed
firmer to sleep on. That's where the phrase,
"goodnight, sleep tight" came from.


2. The sentence "The quick brown fox jumps
over the lazy dog." uses every letter in the
alphabet. (developed by Western Union to test
telex/twx communications.)

3. The Main Library at Indiana University
sinks over an inch every year because when it was
built, engineers failed to take into account the
weight of all the books that would occupy the
building.


4. The term "the whole 9 yards" came from
W.W.II fighter pilots in the Pacific. When arming
their airplanes on the ground, the ..50 caliber
machine gun ammo belts measured exactly 27 feet,
before being loaded into the fuselage. If the pilots
fired all their ammo at a target, it got "the whole
9 yards."

5. The phrase "rule of! thumb" is derived from
an old English law which stated that you couldn't
beat your wife with anything wider than your thumb.


6. The name Jeep came from the abbreviation
used in the army for the "General Purpose" vehicle,
GP.

7. The first toilet ever seen on television
was on "Leave It To Beaver."


8. It was the accepted practice in Babylon
4,000 years ago that for a month after the wedding,
the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with
all the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer,
and bec! ause their calendar was lunar based, this
period was called the "honey month" or what we know
today as the "honeymoon."

9. In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints
and quarts. So in old England, when customers got
unruly, the bartender would yell at them to mind
their own pints and quarts and settle down. It's
where we get the phrase "mind your P's and Q's."


10. Many years ago in England, pub frequenters had
a whistle baked into the rim or handle of their
ceramic cups. When they needed a refill, they used
the whistle to get some service. "! Wet your whistle,"
is the phrase inspired by this practice. And last
but not least...

11. In ancient England a person could not have sex
unless you had consent of the King (unless you were
in the Royal Family). When anyone wanted to have a
baby, they got consent of the King & the King gave
them a placard that they hung on their door while
they were having sex. The placard had F.U.C.K.
(Fornication Under Consent of the King) on it.
Posted by joanna at 08:55 PM | 3 shout out(s)

My fix for today!

Plan for today: (i'll put a check beside it, if I had achieve it)
/ - went to PBCOM to have lunch... bought my fave ice-cream - GREEN
TEA,of course...

/ - As the website said, BAYO is on sale...I need to check it out for
bargains...(the bargains are not that good, I didn't like the things they sold)

/ - MANGO's last sale day before the Autumn collections hit the stands
(new=pricey) - Ohmygawd! The sale is now 70%! More cheaper, damn! I saw those stuff I bought...now cheaper! DAMN!

__ - Got a text from a shoe store and I'll get 10% discount if I buy
something and paid in cash

* I get so bored in the office that I decided to type this while in
office...I don't have an internet connection so all I do is type what I
feel(like today-- 2:24pm) and post it later when I get home. Yeah, it
sucks having no internet connections...I hate it..I can only send and
receive mails and that is it..how boring!! So for those who wants me to do something and not be bored, email with something interesting while I am in the office, my email address jlau@securitybank.com.ph (send me some poems, story, facts, anything except VIRUSES! haha...I'm so bored in the office that I need you people to email me.

/edit...
* I did bought two books before going home : MANDARIN CHINESE (yeah, because I need to further improve my chinesEe) and WHEN CHIC HITS THE FAN (a local published book, they said it is a controversial best-seller) Rantings and reviews about it as soon as I finished it. You see, right now, I am in the verge of reading 3 books simultaneously...that is how HARD working and a BOOK addict I am!

 
Posted by joanna at 09:06 PM | 2 shout out(s)

July 11th, 2005

Saturday & Sunday

Pretty much busy this weekend...

Saturday
Yay, I met with some tabulas people, I was expecting huge amount of people, but then, at least, those I was able to talk to on the blog was there (so that is what matters most! - except for cara_maevee, hay allen kasi eh!! haha...) Anyways, it was fun...and we took pictures, which we are really fond of...I'm posting it now.

Supposed to be a BLOGGER's night, but only me, ~cpamz, ~guth, sheng, ~sugaraintsweet, ~babytumz appeared and attended. If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't even dare to step in that place...talk about weirdness...or just the type of thing I don't usually go to or like. Or WILL NEVER EVEN LIKE. I just don't...ugh...I don't get it, all they talk about is the politics and about that Gloria thing ...I'm sick and tired of hearing that issue already! So overrated!

After that a party at Greenbelt, then I (and pam) went to UCC Cafe and had a calorie-fest! it was yum-yum-yum!

Sunday
Waiting for the ticket for the La Salle vs. Ateneo, it didn't push through...I dont have the tickets!

But it is A-okay! Why? I went to the mall and shop my heart out, we also went to watch Fantastic Four, it was okay, but definitely not the movie of the year (and the WAR OF THE WORLDS is so not too!) the ending is just blah! They defeated the enemy just like that...funny and short...not that entertaining...but Jessica Alba looks great, The Human Torch is so delectable, I love the way he wears his thing! I love him *new crush!*
Then dinner at a new Jap restau...my FAVORITE! I love it...I ordered all the food I want, except...my stomach won't cooperate...ugh...I got this upset stomach since Saturday, but hey, I need to out! So i did!!

And talk about LATE...Prince turn into Frog was on channel 69, then on 67 their is something also...mygawd! I was flipping back and forth..and how late did I sleep? Well, let us just say I still got a hangover! eyebags for sale! haha...
Currently feeling: stressed
Posted by joanna at 08:18 PM | 2 shout out(s)

Pictures!!

I'll be the first to post some here at tabulas...



* and that is the complete attendance of ALL the bloggers....ang dami nh?, but it's okay, the PRETTY ones were their!

* the pictures are uploaded and posted na..check it out here: http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid7884840

Enjoy!!
Posted by joanna at 08:26 PM | 3 shout out(s)

July 12th, 2005

I like to "MOVE IT"

Just finished watching Madagascar and it was really hilarious! I recommend it to children and teens like me (yeah, I'm still a teen - damn it!) mea culpa for the word...

Of course, who would forget the song "I LIKE TO MOVE IT MOVE IT...." my office mate kept on singing to that tune.

And speaking of my office mate, last monday he brought his newly bought mini IPOD (blue) -finally some music in my boring-banking life! It was fun because it was like my own, and he is generous enough to share it...plus, we had a speaker in the office so we were like blastin' with music...okay, not blastin' since my boss's office is right in front of me, but at least we have music... "LET THE MUSIC HEAR YOUR SOUL..."

Then today...I was not in the office...why? No, I did not redo my "i'm sick--but honestly i'm just sick and tired of work today so i'll skip it." But rather...I was on a job mission, I took a test...and I hope to get the results soon! (Plus side...I was able to talk to some of my old friends -college- I saw him at the test site also! I miss college...) + (Another plus side...I was texting my friend -highschool- barkada, and i miss her, she was also on the same building and now having the interview, she had the test last month...I was hoping to see her, but miss!) , "HIGH SCHOOL DAYS, oh my HIGH SCHOOL DAYS, KAY SAYA TALAGA"

Hopefully the rally tomorrow at Ayala (they are saying it will be the mother of all rallies -- haha!!) will be peaceful, according to PNP police that is, they have received intelligent reports that there might be suicide bombers from terrorists tomorrow....so for those attending BEWARE and BE CAREFUL, as for me...I don't ever want to get near the action...and do count of having a pictures of the rally tomorrow - i might just take a picture of those people - of course, from AFAR!! I don't want to ever get near that place...too dangerous!

Bah-hum-bug..and christmas is not near yet...but I'm feeling the lack of yuletide season...my gawd! What is happening to our country? Is the seat of PRESIDENCY a change of daily underpants? (yup, I'm not saying clothes, because politics here in the country is dirtier than that...so underpants would suits best!) "HEAL THE WORLD, LETS MAKE A BETTER PLACE, FOR YOU AND FOR ME AND THE ENTIRE HUMAN RACE"

For those Harry Potter fanatics, I know everyone is so excited that it will be finally release this friday...I saw and heard AMAZON is preparing for it (in the show -- THE TODAY SHOW) packaging the book is near completion and ready for shipment..good thing I'm not a book fan of this series...and I was not a movie addict either, until I was given no choice on the 3rd movie and went with my friends and watch it...and yes, I GOT ADDICTED TO IT TOO! So, I can't wait for the next sequel coming this Dec!! Yuppie...
Currently reading: my email...
Currently feeling: awake
Posted by joanna at 09:29 PM | 1 shout out(s)

July 13th, 2005

Rally Day! Yey!

Funny .... I love the rally today.... why not? There are so many stuff that I've look forward to...

1. The lots and lots of food on the street of Ayala, finally I was able to satisfy my craving of the so-called "scramble", for those who don't know, it is a shorta-drink-dessert wherein you add milk powder, this is with ice kind of shake thing...then you top it with Hershey's chocolate syrup (well, I hope it is hershey's!) anyways, it only cost P5.00 and you can even ask manong (the vendor) to add more milk powder if you prefer! I also tasted the P3/each chicken, which tastes HORRIBLE! Eww....

2. EARLY DISMISSAL. Not half day, but earlier than the usual...we were dismiss around 3:00 pm! Yay for that! I was home and finally watched some DVD's that I've been planning to view but couldn't because of the time constraint!

3. FREE fx ride to the MRT. Didn't walk the long long road and of course, stop myself from buying stuff I don't need. The FX was a freebie in the office since we are dismiss early and the road in Ayala was closed so alot of people are deserted in Ayala and have to walk the long road..

Here are some of my not-so-catchy pictures, I was on the 5th floor of our building and it was really hard to get a view because of the buildings panels that are blocking the view. But I tried to get the best I could...

*Obviously, these are not shots of a pro, but it will do..I don't have my cam!! It was just through my phone..




Oh, I hope everyday is like this....... , well, of course, I don't want the rallies to be always like that...the country is drowning in LOANS and POOR ECONOMIC STATUS. I feel so helpless for our country...When will the country get back to its feet????

Currently listening to: Jay Chou - Initial D soundtrack
Currently watching: 24 Oras
Currently feeling: refreshed
Posted by joanna at 06:47 PM | 4 shout out(s)

July 15th, 2005

Blabbing the night

...counting down till it is Karaoke's night! Yuppie....I'm so excited for tonight...I'll be going out LATER! and finally SING my heart out...pictures pictures!!

I feel SO SO bloated today...we had lunch at Dencio's in Paseo and by gawd...I ate a whole rice?!?Had sisig, inihaw na pusit (my fave!), kalderetang baka (which is amazingly delicious w/cheese), my gawd...my stomach was like "what the hell?" I stop eating rice or sometimes I just eat half-cup rice and I haven't eaten like that since, well, I have no idea! ...I could still feel the food that I ate today...blech! -- BURP!

In the World of Hollywood
Because Britney Spears does not like the maternity dress offered in
the market, here she comes with her own idea for a funkier wear...who said pregnant women can't be attractive?


*Crossing my finger for something...

Have you heard of the song 'Charriot' by Gavin Mcgraw? I love the song...GO AND HEAR FOR YOURSELF...
Posted by joanna at 07:34 PM | 2 shout out(s)

July 16th, 2005

Karaoke Kings and Queens!

My heart goes out to the wondeful friends I made at our office, thanks to them, I am staying...but when we were supposed to celebrate one's goodbye, another said theirs too...I feel so sad tonight but at the same time happy for them and thankful that I spent some quality (fun fun fun!) time with them. This I will always cherish - FOREVER.

WE LOVE k-OKE!


Here are some wacky and unforgettable moments we had tonight, we are drained, my throat is so dried out, and my vocal - ehem ehem... (i think I still got a little bit left!)


4 of us, la harlene

la c mcdo!

la ako!


We sang to songs that are really baduy to really deep and sentimental... I remembered we danced to the tune of OCHO OCHO, ISPAGHETTI, TOTOY BIBOY, BULAKLAK, ++. Poured our voices to the tune of HARANA, WE WILL ROCK YOU, TOYANG, ...oh, I even sang some chinese songs! haha...all they did was hum and stare at me...I love the songs that I sang...we even did a nursery ryhme - DO RE MI

The three lovelies who sang Friend of Mine, Bluer than Blue, Power of Two, ++
3 lovelies - roxie, me, harlene

And the two guys who are drinking their heart with RED HORSE and singing their soul to the tune of CREEP, IRIS, I'll Be, Be my Lady ++
mond, dino

We also did duets on Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang (but it turned out to be a group song at the end...), Ako'y Sayo at Ika'y akin lamang, How did you know...

This is one of the fave pictures of mine, since we look so darn cute in here! (girls only)
one of the fave

I hope that we could have a repeat...I miss everyone already...
I have to say goodbye to both Harlene and Roxy and I hope that they will have much more fun and happiness in whatever they do...

I felt so touch when a friend of mine text me this (harlene):
"I'm home... Ingat kau sa pag-uwi..Ur one of the reasons why i enjoyed my stay with secutiry bank..Thanks for treating me ur friend...Salamat sa laht laht. Keep in touch!"

I know I will.

Ps. I also got videos of us dancing...(actually them only) to the tune of OCHO OCHO and some more...I can't upload it here though...it is for me to cherish forever!
Currently listening to: Bingi na ako...
Currently reading: Three Weeks with my Brother - Nicholas and Micah Sparks
Currently watching: My self on the computer
Currently feeling: enthralled
Posted by joanna at 02:49 AM as a favorite post | 6 shout out(s)

July 17th, 2005

2 am

*some images suck..I just resize them through HTML, wasn't able to really resize them through adobe anymore

..day after the day that I also went home around this time...

I AM NOT A PARTY GIRL. and I don't usually go home this late...but then, the events just kept pouring all of a sudden and I can't bear the feeling of not coming or cutting it short. So I went...

Believe it or not, after sleeping for almost only a few hours, I was able to get up and pull myself...

Around 2:20 pm the car finally arrived....I was in a hurry because we are trying to catch the 2:50pm show, which is really an impossibility! I finally set foot at GATEWAY mall in Cubao (I didn't get lost!), we bought the 5 pm ticket (which ended around 6:30 pm), my friend was texting me already around 6 pm asking where I am since we have a dinner at the same time...

Tickets!This is the ticket (damn the line was so so long!) movie that made me cry so much (yeah, I am a cry baby, but the movie is just too damn sweet and different!) .... I recommend this to everyone, especially those who have someone special -- ooppss, you might be wondering, since I got two tickets, I might have a "special someone"..well, it was with my sister (my movie buddy) since I don't have a guy...see the layout's theme? My sister (as usual) laughed at me because I was pouring and crying my heart out...and she was 'deadma' about the whole crying scenes...bato talaga yun!. I saw some artist, but I was not able to identify them a.s.a.p., since they don't have any career naman...'ang taray ng lola mo!', but honestly they don't...so moving on...bought two new earrings, yes I told myself I will stop buying them, but I'm just a person who loves to buy beautiful stuff and I only bought two! (supposed to buy 3, but I was able to stop myself!) And just after the movie, I was really rushing because I was so damn late for the dinner...my sister and I suggested one last final stop at MANGO. The intention was ONLY to look and see...but we ended up buying a denim jacket which costs ALOT! There goes my salary.... But I love the jacket so no regrets? haha....see them for yourself below:

earrings jacket


Rushing, driving faster than usual...I arrived and was late for (guess how long?) 2 HOURS, my friends wanted to kill me already...nah, they are too sweet, they waited for me before eating! I was so touched! I love them!! And if you are wondering where it was -- 'Little Asia', here are the 'BEAUTIFUL ONES'
haha...
College 'kada!

rica, dino, me, rose, jen, marchie


Darn it! I missed Marchie's suitor...buti pa siya meron. Then here are all the girls (REAL GIRLS)


all girls


And me with my gay pal...DINO! Who totally made the post!

Post na Post 1 Post na Post 2

After that went to Punchline (comedy bar), you know, I think they should change it to -- 'Kabastusan bar', since all they talk about is their private parts, sex, and all the lots like that...It was funny though...I've appreciated this kind of entertainment already and it was very popular here...and I could condsider it wholesome, because nothing that is REAL is happening...The guest where: Janelle (wowowwee gal), Vice Ganda (she was very interesting, entertaining, and wonderfully made - haha!!), then lastly Ethel Booba (who redid everything from her face down to her legs..) I think Ethel lost her touched tough, she wasn't funny anymore..except that she could really sing...I was about to video her but I was sitting too far...but at least, I've seen her! haha...Big boobs, great abs, nice legs and armpit too! haha...

*I want to sleep but I couldnt...
Currently watching: reminiscing about tonights events...
Currently feeling: awake
Posted by joanna at 02:55 AM as a favorite post | 5 shout out(s)

Slept Whole Day

I was sleeping the whole day...and I never felt so exhausted ever before in my life....

This sucks.

I don't want to sleep the whole day...

But darn, I am just too exhausted...
Posted by joanna at 04:55 PM | 1 shout out(s)

7even is the lucky number

Seven things that scare you:
1. cockroach
2. rats/rodents
3. reminiscing the past
4. Stage freight.
5. People/strangers when commuting
6. Public utilities and transportations
7. People who stare...

Seven things you like the most:
1. 5566 anything about them
2. Anything yellow
3. Shoes and Clothes
4. Camera
5. Computer w/net of course
6. doing layouts and stuff on the net
7. reading books

Seven important things in your room:
1. Computer
2. TV
3. Bed
4. Charger (both cellphone and cam)
5. Books
6. DVD player
7. clothes

Seven random facts about you:
1. i stop eating rice
2. i'm a yellow-colored freak person
3. i always either wear skirts or shorts
4. can't live w/o a decent book on hand
5. if i eat in a fast food - there has to be french fries
6. don't care how full i am, i need to have two desserts at least!
7. i could watch 2 movie (at movie houses) and 3 to 4 movies (at home) in one sitting!

Seven things you plan to do before you die:
1. Tour the whole world (or at least exotic places I want to be)
2. Join the Survivor, Fear Factor, or Amazing Race
3. Be known for something I've done
4. Be able to have a family with cute and loving kids (aww...)
5. Own a library and hopefully write a novel about anything (be a famous author)
6. Meet Tony Sun and be CLOSE friends with him
7. Able to perfect my mandarin and learn cantonese

Seven things you can do:
1. Stay in the computer whole day
2. Watch any thing on the tv whole day
3. When the aircon shuts down, I'm quickly awaken...(no matter how tired I am)
4. I can shop all day, provided I got money
5. Cook anything..I love inventing stuff
6. Drive all day and night...
7. Talk and blabble 24/7

Seven things you can't do:
1. Sing properly
2. Cross the streets alone
3. Be brave to face and tell the truth to some people
4. I can't let go of the past, sometimes I reminisce some of them
5. Dance (ie. OCHO-OCHO)
6. Be patient
7. Let my eyebrows down...

Seven things that attract you to the opposite sex:
1. loving
2. Trustworthy / Loyal
3. Clean (physically)
4. Healthy (physically and mentally)
5. With sense of humor
6. Adores me for who I am and will be proud of me
7. Easy to get along with other people (ie friends, family)

Seven things you say the most:
1. ngyak
2. nge
3. whatever
4. bahala ka
5. basta.
6. ewan
7. ewww...

Seven celeb crushes (whether local or foreign):
1. Tony Sun (over na to!)
2. Edison Chen
3. Leo Ku
4. Justin Timberlake
5. Ming Dao
6. Rain (full house)
7. Almost all Korean/Jap/Chinese actors!

Seven people you want to see to take this quiz:
1.all the people cpamz already mentioned
2. all the people marian mentioned
3. neko
4. Macdaddy
5. My first crush (whoever he is )
6. cherry
7. amethyst
Posted by joanna at 08:16 PM | 4 shout out(s)

July 19th, 2005

Kapit Patalim?


coupon?



Is this how poor Filipinos and how easily people can be bought? Isn't
true that the Philippines is suffering more because of these people who think overthrowing (once again) a President who made a mistake is righteous? Isn't also true that we all make mistakes, is just so happens that she is a President, and she made a huge mistake. *I thought today would be another anti-Gloria rally, good thing it was raining that it scared the ralliest.* ( I guess GMA sent thank to the rain too...) /edit - I was wrong..there is a rally and it is starting once again, here at Ayala! (the weather did cooperate with them, maybe the weather is saying something?)

The image above shows that each person is paid P300.00 if you attend the rally, this easily converts into $5.40 (rates $1=P55.6) Wow! A whooping $5! yey..I could do alot with that...yeah right! Anyway, I still don't know if the coupon is for real or reel but it has the logo of Makati (which is where the rallies always happens), this one is pick up from a person walking along Makati...shame I wasn't able to grab one and easily get that money... haha

No, I am not a pro-Gloria or even an anti-GMA, you could say I am worst because I neither stand in black or white. But with all of these that has happened, over the past and til now - the present, I guess, I am just too tired of the issue to even care. We can't do anything about the corruptions on the government because if only wishing that corrupt people could vanish? More than 90% of the government would be gone in a blink of an eye. Sadly, it is true.

And to prove I am not a pro-Gloria, I've seen on televisions student
being force to join the pro-Gloria rally that happened last Sat or Sun.
Haha..how students are so honest telling the reporter that "I
rather attend the rally than take the test"
or "The teachers or school has required us to attend the rally", I think they are even orded by the Municipality of Manila to attend.

How desperate.
How pathetic.

And we all thought they are well-mannered and educated. You see? Even the richest of the rich and the wisest of the wise think like a stupid fool and acts like an ill-mannered person. How classy.

In my own opinion and liking:
- I so like to respect and really trust the government, unfortunately,
the government does not want me to respect them back...
- I hope that with the change of the things in the government, people
would start to appreciate and slowly evaluate if the changes really was effective and did something better.

Oh! I can't wait for the SONA on July 25 (I might not attend work!)
haha...it surely is something to look forward to.

A. Because of the speech itself, the promise that the President will do
to change this thing that is happening in our country.
B. Because of the threats that some groups will do when this SONA push through
C. Because as the newspaper said, the speech might include the
controversial topic "Hello Garci"

*sorry if the entry today is SO LONG, but I was just so damn bored,
shows how busy I am? harhar....

ciao for now..
Currently feeling: off
Posted by joanna at 08:15 PM | comments?

July 23rd, 2005

Define BABOY

that would be me. Yes, that is me! haha..

yesterday, friday night...I went out with the girls (that means pam and elaine) I went to elaine's house so that I can take a look at what is for sale and snatch some goodies...and boy! did I snatch some...After that we went to The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (which is now my official fave coffee bar...) Love the green tea!

today, went out with elaine and her little cousin for their weekly kiddie's gym. It was fun watching kids doing some darn things...but it was a learning experience for them..all the jumping, tumblings, etc. For lunch we pig out at BURGOO, then had desserts at CREPES, then had dinner at a Jap. restau, then a post-dinner dessert at RAZON (finally I tasted their halo-halo, I love the leche flan, but the milk is too sweet) you see how piggy I am???

grr....I swear next week would be a diet week...I'm going to buy that aerobics/tae-bo/belly dancing CD...since I don't got time to go to the gym..I'll bring the gym to me!

Posted by joanna at 09:16 PM | 6 shout out(s)

July 25th, 2005

Reunited...

Yesterday, FINALLY! I had my 40-mins gym, then 2-hours badminton! Grabe I feel so so good...dapat lang matunaw ang mga sebo! Hopefully we could do this every week...

Almost everyone at my father's side (except for one of my aunt who got sick) was present at the badminton court. We filled up the whole room..meron pang sa sidelines I miss reunting with everyone although I'm the eldest among the cousin's clan. Eww...tanda ko na!

Here are some of our pictures, we weren't prepared..no cameras (sadly) so I only took few shots from my cellphone....It was dark because we ate outside the restaurant (DENCIO's - to be precised)takaw noh? It's okay, no rice and no ice tea (just a lukewarm water!) Pero the consumption on the dishes? Grabe I was VERY full. So delicious! Yum...


 
*some of my cousins




 

*one with my brother (1/2 of the twins), then with my cousin - Angel.


The restrooms were lovely, airconditioned, and very homey and spacey..so why not take a picture there?


  


*my sister and her friend; two cousins + me; solo w/blingbling!



Plug: Dencio's in (I don't know where specifically) but it is the one
neat Celebrity Sports Club...just a little further away..then that is it!

Posted by joanna at 09:57 AM | 5 shout out(s)

July 27th, 2005

fool

Sadly there are days when you just dont feel like dressing up and just
pick out the stuff you see in the closet without even thinking twice if
it
will suit you - Let alone make you feel like human! Well, today was one
of
those days. I am wearing the "to-die" colors - black pants, black
blazer,
brown t-shirt. I just don't feel like brightening the day or anyone
else's
for that matter. Neither am I wearing these colors to ruin the mood of
people. It is just that I HATE TODAY.

Why? No reason in particular. Fool!
Posted by joanna at 08:27 PM | 2 shout out(s)

July 29th, 2005

SALE MADNESS

I HATE THE MALL.

It's not because I want them to disappear...but the temptation is just TOO MUCH. I can't bear it anymore...my wallet and pockets are all empty and bankcrupt. Why do I have to walk in such a place? Every time I go home I pass by either 4 or 2 (at least) malls, most often, they are on SALE and items are a definite 'cheap'.

I bought TWO new pairs of shoes....two earrings...(pictures to follow)

Yey, I am going out with my high school friends tomorrow! I am so excited...I've been missing most of them already (not all? y? haha...because I see SOMEof them so often...j/k) Anyways, I really want to see everybody..the changes the improvement...and how we are so different from before...It has been quite a few months already!! I miss the crowd....

wonder what I'll wear tomorrow? Hum....

Posted by joanna at 08:42 PM | 2 shout out(s)

July 31st, 2005

A night out with the gals!

* Beware! This entry has loads of pictures!*


Fresh break from the roughness of the malls sale....I went out in the morning for a quick (actually not that quick!) mini-shopping for stuff that are necessary (and by that, I mean, not clothes and accessories) I bought thermos mug and a new plastic bottle, my old one is in total wreck! Ate at Tony Ramas, both delicious and exquisitely expensive! Haha...love the soup, love the ribs, love the bread, love everything, except for the price!


AT NIGHT


Group Pix
Group Pix

*cheers, we love the limelight!*


It was a reunion for (almost) all of us, minus the fact that one is out of the country and the other one - well, the usual, studying. I love going out and pigging ourself out, imagine the food we had intake! My gawd, it was so damn lots! We had lots and loads of desserts (our specialty) -- I love the chocolate chip cookie ala mode! Then we had buckets of food -- shrimps, mini-lobsters, chicken, ribs, fries, coleslaw, much more.... (you see today I bought had two very expensive meals! One in the morning and one at night!)


Takaw!
Takaw!


And we of course, would could not end the day and the meal without taking loads of pictures, wacky....


ewan
ewan
ninuno!


Lovely....


Ang Ganda!
Ang ganda!


Obviously...the group was divided (according to the dress code) to people that are simplier...and well, mga maaarte!! haha....
Simple Life
Not so simple....

This is me with the birthday girl...I know...too much pictures can hurt the public...mea culpa people!


Happy Bday Pam!!

*Happy bday pam...ooppss... "sayaw bebe, sayaw bebe...." haha....*


We went to see a movie yesternight too...STEALTH, it was an okay movie, not the movie that you would love to repeat all-over again. It is a bit long (kinda like LOTR - less frodo and the gang) but with a robot. It shows once again that the work of a human can either help or destroy us. Oh -- and that robots got feelings and emotions too...I could shed a few tears at the ending...Great body for Jessica minus that not so delectable muscles she has in her arms and thighs...(eww..) It was something that guys would appreciate more since most of the scenes are in air and combat. I also love the concept (at least) haha....

Today...I just finished seeing "The Longest Yard" with Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Nelly, and the whole prison gang...play againsts the guards in prison, prove to them that you are cons! As the movie stated... PROS VS. CONS. Adam did a great job but I never thought that he could be a quarterback, it just doesn't fit. But whattahell, the movie was A-LIST! I love it. Even the weird prisoners. And who knew Chris Rock would be a great dramtic actor? (not me!) but the movie does! The concept is kinda like The Replacement, but this time they are not a replacement for a football team, but rather an enemy of the prisoners guard. But they are both con mans, that also have HEART and have EMOTIONS. No love stories or chummy love scenes in here (well, if you want to consider the gay to guy part). Thumbs up to Adam! oh...as usual, his sidekick is present ...GUESS WHO!!!

Currently reading: Three Weeks with my Brother - Nicholas and Micah Sparks
Currently watching: Just finished watching the Longest Yard
Currently feeling: thankful
Posted by joanna at 02:39 PM as a favorite post | 7 shout out(s)

Boyfriend vs. Husband - in a techie mode!

HUSBAND 1.O SOFTWARE

Dear Tech Support:

Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband
1.0 and noticed that the new program began making
unexpected changes to the accounting modules,
limiting access to flower and jewelry applications
that had operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0.
In addition, Husband 1.0 deleted many other
valuable programs, such as Romance 9.9 but
installed undesirable programs
such as NFL 5.0 and NBA 3.0. Conversation 8.0 no
longer runs and Housecleaning 2.6 simply crashes
the system. I've tried running Nagging 5.3 to fix
these problems, but to no avail.

Sincerely,
Desperate

***

Dear Desperate,

Keep in mind, Boyfriend 5.0 is an entertainment
package, while Husband 1.0 is an operating
system.
Try to enter the command:

C:/ I THOUGHT YOU LOVED ME and install Tears
6.2.

Husband 1.0 should then automatically run the
applications: Guilty 3.0 and Flowers 7.0, but
remember, overuse can cause Husband 1.0 to
default
to Grumpy Silence 2.5, Happy Hour 7.0, or Beer
6.1.

Beer 6.1 is a very bad program that will create
"Snoring Loud" wave files. DO NOT install
Mother-In-Law 1.0 or reinstall another Boyfriend
program. These are not supported applications and
will crash Husband 1.0.

In summary, Husband 1.0 is a great program, but it
does have limited memory and cannot learn new
applications quickly. Consider buying additional
software to improve performance. I personally
recommend
Hot Food 3.0 and Lingerie 5.3. Also, running
Nagging
5.3 too often can sometimes cause Husband 1.0 to
secretly install Mistress 1.0, which would then
require you to run Private Investigator 7.5
utility and possibly even Attorney 9.0, which
could lead to a system wide
failure and the need to reboot Husband 1.0!

Everybody clear on this now?
Posted by joanna at 03:44 PM | 3 shout out(s)

Gmail

I often...okay, much more like, NEVER use my gmail account anymore. Now that I am using it again, I find it so very useful because it reads email faster.

The great things about GMAIL:

1. It reads email and open it faster.
2. Can store gazillion emails.
3. It is still improving.
4. Can upload faster (trust me, i'm using 56k modem and it is a huge help)
5. It even asked you if you would like to display the image before it even shows the image (this is for security purposes)

So if anyone likes to have one. Drop by here and leave a note on the comment button. Please leave your name and current email address and why you want it. Please state the why because I only got few limited slots.
Posted by joanna at 10:03 PM | 1 shout out(s)