how's Ireland?

sitting on the couch at my mom's house here in Dublin. it's been a week now since I arrived. we tour around the city the whole week and it's been amazing. it's great so far and hope will went well. i'm with my mom and two lil siblings. i thought when i still in the Philippines i'll feel homesickness but i was wrong(i forgot i'm used to it, the "being far from my parents/family" thing)...

Philippine Independence Day

I know it's kinda late to post this blog since the Philippine Independence Day is June 12, which was yesterday, but would like to show my gratitude and respect to all the people behind it and say that I'm "Proud to be a Filipino" even in a little way like this. Ating iwagayway ang ating Bandila!

Philippine 1st declaration of independence (1896)

Filipino (KKK) revolutionary forces under Andres Bonifacio (The Father of KATIPUNAN) who first proclaim the 1st Philippine Independence Day in 1896, two years after Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo continued the proclamation of the said independence day as the official Independence Day of the Philippines dated June 12, 1898.

Philippine declaration of independence (1898)

On June 12, 1898, prior to the formal conclusion of the Spanish-American War, Filipino revolutionary forces under General Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed the sovereignty and independence of the Philippine Islands from the colonial rule of Spain. The declaration, however, was not recognized by Spain or the United States, and was not generally recognized by other nations. The Spanish government ceded the Philippines to the United States in the 1898 Treaty of Paris, in consideration for an indemnity for Spanish expenses and assets loss.

Saturday Morning Blog!

What a lovely morning! It's Saturday morning, May 29, 2010. And here I am doing some blogs, having a hot coffee and a hot pandesal and still waiting for the call of Irish consulate for my Irish Visa Interview. Am I being excited? I guess I am, It's my first time traveling in Europe and on top of that, I'm gonna visit my Mom and siblings there. I wonder what kind of place Ireland is. Are the people friendly there? Well, goodluck to me..but first, need to pass the visa interview and have my visa. After my breakfast, I wonder what kind of stuff I'm going to do, something productive. How bout cleaning the entire house? geez that would be a very tiring work to do.. Washing my clothes and my brother's and my friend's? that would be fine, but..what else? Going to the mall? that would be awesome! avery nice idea! .....but that's not something productive to do..haiz! I guess need to write a list of work-to-do today..well, talk to you later! :) Have a happy, smiling and never tiring saturday!

Still Summer : May 22, 2010

WOAH! The water is cold! love it! Taken in Bantangas, Philippines. I really did have a lot of fun there with my friends. Hope to come back to that place again.

Jumpstart your Career:

Map Out A Plan!

Realizing your goal requires a workout plan and an end game. "If you don't have a plan, it's terribly easy not to stick to anything and end up where the current takes you," notes Richard Templar, author of The Rules Of Work . Study your chosen industry and create the steps needed to make it to the position you want to occupy. Work out how many steps it takes from junior to executive level , what you want to gain from each step, and how each step is made possible. Ultimately, this career workout plan should lead you to your final goal. I may not be successful right now to tell you this things but, I am following this strategy to make myself successful and to grab my desired career. Just want to share it with you who needs guidelines or strategies to make their goals reachable and to have a good and cool Career. Well, God Bless to us! :)

What Not To Get Noticed For

You don't want to be a wallflower... But you really don't want to attract attention for any of this mortifying behavior.

* Dancing like nobody's watching--- except everybody is watching because you look like a crazed baboon that's on fire.

* Winning the drinking competition you'd been having with a bunch of frat guys before losing the bot=puking-all-over-the-floor competition that you had been having with your stomach.

* Cramming as many mini quiches and spring rolls in a blanket as possible into your clutch for a late-night snack.

* Doing a head stand while wearing a baby-doll dress and no panties.

* Actually, just doing a head stand, period.

*Bursting into tears anytime a guy you're talking to excuses himself to go grab another drink.

* Screaming "Don't you touch my man!" at any girl who's touching any man.

* Walking out of the bathroom with your dress tucked into your panties.

*Flying into a homicidal rage when the bartender gives you a full-calorie beer instead of a light beer.

I love "MEN" ---->

Admit it: You can never fully figure men out. While they continuously fascinate you, they also drive you out of your minds! That's why you have this page: It's our (me and my friends) mission to probe more into their minds...and yes, we are (me and my friends) more that happy to give you all the fun, fearless guy facts! In this We Love Men issue, we ( me and my friends) uncover more surprising male trivia, give you hot tips on how you can make them fall in love with you (sooooo possible!), and best of all, we're(me and my friends) even taking their clothes off! So, enjoy the SRB Men supplement and this male~packed ish!

A Simple and Quick Question

I asked some of my female friends a simple and quick question:

If you woke up a Man, What's the first thing you'd do?

and here are some interesting answers they gave me:

"I'd definitely check my my package. Let's see if size really matters."

-Andrea (one of my best friends)

"Pee standing up! That's right after I scream in shock."

-Sunshine (a close friend)

" I'd go out and see what the fuss is all about. I'd also court a woman---it's an advantage, because I already know what women want."

-Veronica (a close friend, in college)

Rules to get a man

Follow

These

Rules:

Hook him in with these tips:

* Forget about being completely upfront, honest, and open about what you're thinking and feeling. Create mystery--- men will love it.

* Forget about being too available. Keep this in mind: He wants to chase you. If he gets you without so much

effort, you'll deprived him of the chase he wants.

* Forget about accepting last-minute dates. He has to realize that to win your heart, he has to value your time and fend off other suitors----his rivals. When he convinces you to say yes on a date, he'll be more excited about it.

Source: April Masini, Author of Think and Date like A man

Dolce and Gabbana Spring 2010 RTW

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana looked back to go forward in their Spring show. Much to the pleasure of the audience, the designers removed the runway and flooded the dark space they were showing in with light, a move that evoked something of the atmosphere of their joyous presentations of the nineties. As did the collection—a recapturing of the mannish tailoring and curvy Latin lingerie, see-through lace, café-curtain macramé dresses, and rose-patterned chintzes that were first put through their paces by the likes of Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, and Naomi Campbell. This time, though, the clothes are aimed at a new generation, and the market is global—to which end, Dolce & Gabbana put two bloggers in the front row, who were tapping out their commentaries while the show was going on.

There was a South American angle this time—silk fringing on black lace dresses and spiffy suitings that might suggest the denizens of a tango bar. Really, though, the classic extremes of masculine and feminine illustrated here go back to Domenico Dolce's Sicilian childhood and all the things he saw and learned in a household that centered on his father's business as a tailor. Part of his culture is a Catholic, Southern Italian adoration of the female form—and he and Gabbana gave that full vent when they replaced their traditional finale of overblown ball gowns with a runway thronged with girls in corsets.

Earth-Friendly Fashions

A list of favorite eco-friendly boutiques to help you reduce the carbon footprint left behind by you strappy sandals, in honor of Earth Day. What makes an outfit environmentally friendly? Clothing qualifies if it is made with sustainable materials and/or produced in a way that is conscientious of its cost to the environment. Whether it be the use of wind-powered factories or organic dyes, the brands featured in my list of top 10 Earth-loving sites are doing their part to make sure fashionistas can also be environmentalistas. Are you Green for Earth Day and the 364 days beyond:

Alexx Jae
Edun
The Green Loop
Herbivore Clothing
John Patrick Organic
Josie Maran Cosmetics
Kaight Shop
Linda Loudermilk
Loomstate
Loyale Clothing
orGLAMic
Shop Envi
Stewart Brown
Vegan Store

Pilipinas Trip: Boracay

Puka Beach, Boracay, where the rare Puka shells are found

Crystal cove, one of the Island-hoping tourist destinations in Boracay.

Tourism at Boracay

Natives of Boracay

Different resorts

Sand castle.. only at Boracay:)

Boracay's white sand beach

Sunset on Boracay's white sand beach