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Thursday, December 28, 2006

Calling all..

Calling all Liceans batch '96, we will have our batch reunion on Dec. 30 at 7pm at D' Orioles Indoor Pool in 4th Street, Pacita. The contribution will be P200-250. The more will come, the less amount of contribution. Please convince your friends to come. It's been a decade for us batch '96.



The images for the slideshow are scanned pics from our yearbook. =>

Finished "project" and batch reunion

Today, I just finished my new "project" for Roel's family. I made a very simple blogsite for the Serrano clan. I hope they will appreciate it. I'll just email them the usernames and passwords I used.

These what keeps me busy and also taking care and playing with my daughter.

2 more days (Dec. 30), it will be our batch reunion at D' Orioles Indoor Pool at 4th Street, Pacita Complex. We suggested games for the reunion and reported who confirmed for the occasion. As for Tinay, 42 palang ang nagcoconfirm, but our target is 80 persons. Naghihintayan pa kasi sa mga friends kung a-attend ba. The more people who'll attend the less the amount of contribution. => I want to borrow digicam sana pero nahihiya ako.

I hope our reunion will be great.

Fascination for Tom Welling

My husband, Roel, bought DVDs of Smallville (Seasons 1-5), as I get to watch it.. I find Clark Kent (Tom Welling) kinda cute. My husband and I had DVD marathons whenever he's having his rest day. I think the story of Captain Barbell was paterned on Smallville.

Look at this yummy pictures:






Here's a mini bio I researched:

Real Name: Thomas John Patrick Welling
Birthday: April 26, 1977
Birthplace: New York, NY, USA
Sign: Taurus

Sorry ladies, but Tom is off the market! He married Jamie White in July 2002, after they'd been dating for three years. Named one of People Magazine's 'Breakthrough Stars of 2001'. Is the second cousin of Reed Nilssen, Swedish snowboarder who received a bronze medal in the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games. In 2001 he was cast as the teenaged Clark Kent on the WB series Smallville. As the awkward young superhero with many opportunities to bear his chiseled chest, Welling won a Teen Choice award and was consequently branded a breakthrough star.

Tom Welling acted in a few school theater productions, but didn't pursue an acting career right after high school. When he graduated, he took a job as a construction worker - while doing some modelling on the side. Tom scored contracts with companies like Abercrombie and Fitch before moving out to Los Angeles to pursue acting. Shortly after the big move, Tom landed a part on Judging Amy for six episodes as Karate Rob.

Tom Welling gained mainstream recognition when he landed the lead role of Clark Kent on the WB show, Smallville. Tom beat out thousands of hopefuls in a nationwide search for a fresh face to play the young Superman. When he's not saving the world, Tom Welling has branched out into movies, starring in the flick Cheaper By The Dozen with Ashton Kutcher and Hilary Duff. Keep your eyes peeled cuz he'll be hitting the big screen once again in the thriller, The Fog!

Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Types of Kisses

If you find some that catch your fancy, feel free to try them :-)

Butterfly Kiss - With your faces less than a breath away, open and close your eyelids against your partners. If done correctly, the fluttering sensation will match the one in your heart.

Cheek Kiss - A friendly, "I really like you" kiss. Often the preferred kissing method of a first date. With your hands on your partner's shoulders, gently brush your lips across her cheek.

Earlobe Kiss - Gently sip and suck the earlobe. Avoid louder sucking noises as ears are sensitized noise detectors.

Eskimo Kiss - With your faces less than a breath apart, gently rub your noses together.

Eye Kiss - Hold your partner's head with both hands and slowly move their head in the direction you wish your kiss to go... then slowly kiss up towards your partner's eyes and give them a tender kiss on top of their closed eyes.

Eyelid Kiss - While your partner is resting/sleeping with eyes closed, very very gently kiss the spot right below their browbone. A very intimate kiss.

Finger Kiss - While laying together gently suck on their fingers. This can be very seductive and pleasurable.

Foot Kiss - An erotic and romantic gesture. It may tickle, but relax and enjoy it! To give a toe kiss by gently suck the toes and then lightly kissing the foot. It helps to gently massage the base of the foot while performing the kiss.

Forehead Kiss - The "motherly" kiss or "just friends" kiss. The forehead kiss can be a comforting kiss to anyone. Simply brush your lips lightly across the crown of their head.

Freeze Kiss (or Melt Kiss) - Experiment with this fun kiss. Put a small piece of ice in your mouth, then open mouth and kiss your partner, passing them the ice with your tongue. It's an erotic and sensual french kiss with a twist of cold.

French Kiss - The kiss involving the tongue. Some call this the "Soul Kiss" because the life and soul are thought to pass through the mouth's breath in the exchange across tongues. Surprisingly, the French call this "The English Kiss".

Fruity Kiss - Take a small piece of fruit and place between your lips (juicy fruits such as grapes, strawberries, small pieces of pineapple or mango are ideal). Kiss your partner and nibble one half of the piece of fruit while they nibble the other until it breaks in half, allowing the juice to run into your mouths.

Hand Kiss - Gently raise her hand to your lips. Lightly brush your lips across the top of her hand. Historically this kiss was performed with a bow, which showed deference to a lady.

Hickey Kiss - The object is not to draw blood, but to gently leave a mark that will prove your interlude was not a dream. This is often included in erotic foreplay.

Hostage Kiss - Cover your lips with tape and get your love's attention. When they come near, make noises like you're trying to tell them something and motion as if you can't get the tape off. Once they remove the tape from you to hear what you're trying to say tell them: "I've been saving my lips all day just for you!" Then kiss your love passionately!

Hot and Cold Kiss - Lick your partner's lips so that they're warm, and then gently blow on them. The sudden cold blast makes for a sensual explosion, and they will often try it on you next, as well as get very passionate.

Mistletoe Kiss - Surprise your lover by capturing them with a gentle holiday kiss under the mistletoe. This is also a good method for shyer individuals to steal a kiss from a potential lover.

Letter Kiss - Send your lover a kiss in a love letter by writing the letter x several times in a row at the bottom of a letter such as XXXXX.

Lick Kiss - Just before kissing, gently run your tongue along you partners lip whether it be the top or bottom one depending on the position of your lips. Very sensual.

Lip Sucking Kiss - When kissing gently suck on their lower lip. This can be very exciting.

Neck Nibble Kiss - Gently nibble up and down your partners neck. End with a gentle kiss on the lips.

Nip Kiss - This kiss can create a very erotic sensation. While kissing your partner, ever so gently nibble on their lips. You must be very careful not to bite to hard or hurt your partner.
When done correctly, this kiss ignites wonderful sensations.

Reverse Lips Kiss - It involves standing above your lover and kissing them from over their head. This way, each kisser can take the hyper- sensitive bottom lip of thier lover in their mouths, and GENTLY draw blood to the surface of the lip by nibbling and sucking. A very sensuous, connecting kiss.

Searching The Cavern - Use the lips and tongue to gently tickle and kiss your lover's navel. Vary speeds and stroke to change sensation. Invigorating and intoxicating.

Shoulder Kiss - Simply come from behind, embrace her, and kiss the top of her shoulder. This is a sensual, loving kiss.

Sip Kiss - Take a small sip of your favorite drink. Leaving a little bit of it on your lips, kiss your partner. It is a unique way to create a sensual feeling and your partner will enjoy it.

Talking Kiss - Whisper sweet nothings into your partner's mouth. If caught in the act, simply say as Chico Marx, "I wasn't kissing her. I was whispering into her mouth."

Teaser Kiss - Starting on the forehead, a sweet short kiss on lips, then move up the arms up to her hand, kiss her hand, then come back up her arm, to her face and then lightly kiss her lips till she wants a passionate kiss.

The Buzzing Kiss - Gently place your lips against your lover's neck , behind their ear. Now, send a shudder through their skin by gently growling and humming, vibrating your lips and cheeks as you do so. Move up and down the neck, over the bones of the face and lips. Stimulating and erotic when done correctly.

The Whipped Cream Kiss - Dip your finger into some cool whip or whipped cream of your choice. Lick it off slowly, then embrace your partner and kiss them deeply letting their tongue slip over yours for a wonderfully sweet kiss. It's very seductive and passionate.

Tiger Kiss - Quietly sneak up behind your partner making sure they do not know what you are going to do. Out of the blue, grab them and gently bite their neck. Make sure to get a few good growls in too. This will surely surprise them.

Trickle Kiss - Take a sip of a favourite drink and trickle it slowly into partner's mouth while kissing.

Tongue Sucking - A variation of the French kiss. During an open-mouth kiss gently suck on your partner's tongue (not too hard because it may hurt). Very sexy :-)

Quickie Kiss - When you're in a rush. Often the nose gets it rather than the lips.

Vacuum Kiss - While kissing open-mouthed, slightly suck in as if you were sucking the air from your partners mouth. This is a playful kiss.

Wake Up Kiss - Before your partner awakes lean over and kiss their cheek and move over giving soft kisses until you reach their lips. Definitely a more than pleasant way to wake up!

Virtual Kiss - For Internet lovers. Send an e-card or a kiss via email with this symbol. :-*

Monday, December 25, 2006

Greetings..



New "Project"

Last Saturday, nagpa-burn si ate Ivy ng images sa CD.. and Roel suggested to make a slide and blog for the images. So, yesterday I started converting the images into smaller bytes.. para hindi ako matagalan sa pag-upload ng images kasi dial-up lang ako.

Update ko na lang kayo kung tapos na ako and maybe I'll post some here syempre..

Reunions...

Last Saturday, Dec.23, we attended Serrano's reunion at San Juan, Manila. This year parang kokonti ang pumunta pero dumadami ang mga bata at baby. Ang daming food, nakakalula! We left here 2pm, nagdatingan ang mga relatives nila around 6pm. We have to be always there first, magsesetup na ang videoke ni kuya Ed, which he does yearly. Magluluto pa sila ate Lali at ate Baby.

After eating dinner, nagbigayan na ng gifts for kids and godchildren. At ang mga magpipinsan eh may session... drinking and videoke session. Nag uwian na ang mga tao around, 9pm... syempre first in kami kaya last out kami, as always. We left San Juan past 10. Pauwi, convoy kami.. Roel driving the Largo while kuya Ed is driving the Pregio. Yung Largo kasi nasiraan nung niluwas nila ate, et.al. last Friday. Pero nangbumiyahe na kami.. nawawala-wala yung headlight ng Largo kaya.. kuya Ed and ate Ivy switched places.. ate drove the Pregio while kuya sa Largo. By the way, sa Pregio kami ni France isinakay kasi walang aircon yung Largo. We used the service road kasi walang headlight yung Largo at in case masiraan ng tuluyan.

Yesterday, Cabasug (or de Guzman)reunion naman. This year, super kokonti rin kami. We didn't have games kasi kukulangin sa participants and ate Beng and kids need to leave early kasi may church activity pa sila. After having lunch at 1pm, exchange gifts na agad. We're lucky at nakapagbalot naman kami ni Roel for them kahit paano. Before we left, we had merienda muna then 4pm umuwi na kami ni France. Inaantok na rin kasi ang ineng ko.

This 1am (Dec.25 na!)naman, tropa naman ang nag-"reunion". As usual the inuman and videoke session. I scheduled Rod to have a chat with the barkada. He even viewed us with our webcam.. kaso sya di namin kita pa'no low tech, walang webcam. hehehe. The session packed up at 5am, ubos na rin kasi beer. Bihira kami ma-complete, this time si Sonny and Irene ang wala. Si Sonny umuwi ng Bicol to be with his daughters, while Irene will leave early that day. We had a great time!

Lord, Thank you for all the blessings we received this year.

Feliz Navidad!

Saturday, December 23, 2006

Hectic sched..

Last Tuesday and Wednesday, I did a little "project" for Roel's groupmates at the office. I copied them the CD of their pictures and I made a slideshow and blogsite for them. Thanks for the gifts (for me and my daughter) from Donette and Joyce, Roel's groupmates.

Yesterday, we did our last minute "shopping" of gifts for our godchildren and relatives.

Today, we're going to attend the Serrano's reunion at San Juan, Manila.

Tomorrow, we'll be having the Cabasug's (or de Guzman's) reunion at tita Au's place.

The details of the reunion will soon be posted...

Sunday, December 17, 2006

Roel: 2 days leave, 2 rest days

Dec. 14, we went to Frances's pedia.. findings, she has gastroenteritis. We want to change her water from distilled to purified but her tummy rumbles. Distilled water doesn't have minerals that's why I want to change her water na.. and purified water are cheaper. I'll try to give her lactobacillus drinks para tumibay ang tyan sa foods and drinks.

Last Friday (Dec. 15), Roel drove nanay Ana to Cainta and we went with him. We left here 10AM and we reached Cainta 1PM, traffic. We ate lunch at Jollibee near ate Bernz's place. It's like a reunion of everyone from Cainta. Kathleen, nanay Ana's granddaughter (apo sa tuhod), just gave birth. We left Cainta at 3PM, we reached home by 5PM.

Then Roel's Dad called us at 6PM telling that he needs Roel to drive them to the grocery at Festival. Roel's mom arrived at the SaveMore almost 9PM and we've been waiting there since 7:30PM. We also did our grocery there for Roel's birthday.

Grabe, pagod si Roel driving and taking care of Frances kahit salitan kami sa paghabol sa anak namin. Ako rin pagod sa paghabol at pag-alaga.

Yesterday, Roel had his birthday inuman with our barkada. Yun pa hindi mawawala. Puyatan ever, pero hindi masyadong nag inom ang lahat kasi hindi kompleto ang tropa at ang iba ay may mga lakad pa the following day.

Today, Roel went to their company Christmas party, he's with his cousing Joel who's also working at Etelecare. We also went to Soldiers' Hills, Muntinlupa to get something from Mama, pinadala from a fellow teacher.

Those 4 days "vacation" sana for Roel... eh puro lakad at pagod lang ang nakuha. Hindi naman sana kami lalabas last Dec. 15, but his Mom called and ask for a favor as well as his Dad... bawal na kasi syang magdrive.. just recovered from stroke.

Thursday, December 14, 2006

Thoughts..

Last night, I finished doin' our barkada blog.. trip kong gumawa. Ganun ata talaga kapag walang magawa ang isang housewife. Extension to boredom din siguro at para ma-update din ako.

The next thing I did is to album some of the Frances's photos and captioned it. Mahirap kasi kung matambakan, kasi hindi ko na maaalala ang mga nakunan. Seeing my daughter's pictures, I can say is - time flies so fast.

I thank God for the gift of life he gave me. I love my daughter so much. Ang sarap ng feeling na maging ina. It's true na once maging mommy ka na, lalo mong maa-appreciate ang yong mama. That's what I felt nung ipanganak at inaalagaan ko si Frances. I just pray na sana ang maging relationship namin when she grow up is best friends para she can tell me anything especially her lovelife. I want to be a cool mom.. not soo strict but not soo lenient.

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

at long last...

At long last, tonight (7:20 PM)our "unwelcomed visitor" will leave for Davao. After how many months of hardships and pakikisama, umuwi na rin. I'm not happy coz she's leavin' my brother but the essence of living together not married. Huwag naman nya sanang pachipin ang sarili nya. And if they like to live together they should work, hindi yung umaasa sa iba.

May she find the happiness she deserves.

Monday, December 11, 2006

DCPI memoirs

These are the pictures randomly taken while I'm workin' at Datascope Communications Phils., Inc. Ang kukulit, di ba? Parang mga abnoy! hehehe. Yung picture namin ni Frank na pare-pareho ang pose, eh for DCPI marketing daw. Meron ding pictures dyan nung buntis na ako.




I had a wonderful time at DCPI. The bosses are not harsh. The workload is light, for Carina and I, because we're Traqqer Staff. Our work deals with editing of data on their online monitoring site. The downside of working at DCPI is the less opportunity for promotion and lack of training for all staff, piling-pili ang pinapa-attend ng training. In terms of dealing with co-workers, worth rememberin'.

Thank you Datascope for the memories and friends!

DCPI: Breakfast at Manny's place

Overnight ako nun for our monthly inventory. Nagtrip na kumain ng breakfast kina Manny sa Libertad lang. I'm with ate Vange, Anna and Edwin. While ate Vange is cooking, Manny is taking some candid shots with his digicam. Here's the candid shots:



Even before we go home, he's still taking pictures. Thank you for the breakfast, Manny!

Saturday, December 9, 2006

Enchanted Kingdom

Yesterday, Dec. 8, we went to Enchanted Kindom with Roel's teammates. It was my daughter's first "Carnival" experience kahit di pa nya masyadong appreciated. We paid an entrance fee for Carousel Special because I know I won't be able to ride all. I just had a henna tattoo, which I've been wanting and rode the carousel the last minute.

Roel rode the RioGrande and they played Paintball. Nakakapagod mamasyal with Frances, sakit sa paa because once you put her in her stroller, gusto nya she's always on the move. I think my daughter enjoyed whatever she'd seen there. Syempre, I took pictures of her and some of the "scences."

Pictures? Here some.. more soon.

at the entrance..
cool..
my henna tatto design

Sunday, December 3, 2006

Christmas "Shopping"

Yesterday, we went to SM Sta. Rosa for our Christmas "shopping." Ang daming tao, pero hindi pa yun yung dami ng tao kapag nagla-last minute shopping.

We didn't bought dress or shoes for our daughter.. kasi ang dami pa nyang hand-me-down clothes from my cousin. We just bought a kiddie rider for her. Toys? Kahit hindi naman pasko, we buy toys for her.

My hubby bought clothes pangwork nya.

He bought me an acoustic guitar and 2 sandals. Hindi naman ako, pala labas kaya hindi muna ako nagpabili ng blouse. I prefer to buy such kung may ocassion. This Christmas, I can buy blouse naman kahit last minute na.

We bought a 4-feet Christmas tree for our daughter to enjoy the season. You know what's expensive in dressing up a Christmas tree is the decorations - the balls, the flowers - we just had a simple decoration for our tree.

Monday, November 27, 2006

2 Birthday Parties in a day

Yesterday, we attended 2 kiddy birthday parties both are sons of our barkada.


The 1st party we attended is at Jollibee Festival Mall, it was Andrei's 2nd birthday. Ang kukulit ng mga bata, they were not playing the games they were having their own game, especially the birthday boy. My daughter wants to play with them but she's too small for them.. baka isang bunggo o tulak lang sa kanya, madisgrasya pa.


The 2nd one was at Jollibee Pacita, it was Eejay's 7th birthday. Grabe! Jam packed dito, ang saya! Kahit wala ng maupuan, parang may reunion kasi ang dami kong nakita ulit. Relatives palang ata ng Hechanova at Ordoña, puno na! Pero ang saya! Pinagod ng anak ko ang daddy nya... they walked and walked. Si Jay kasi medyo nag-senti pa sa akin.. ako sana ang pinagod ng anak ko. After ng Jollibee may continuation pa sa bahay nila Rej. Inuman at videoke!

Sorry I don't have pictures to show you, I have my camera with me but I'm too shy to use it. Di pa kasi automatic at hindi pa digital. But it's my daughter's memory photos sana..

Saturday, November 25, 2006

My First Tooth Extraction

Today I had my first (ever) permanent tooth extraction and it really hurts! Farah, my dentist, friend and co-Licean, tried to extract the tooth last week but I can't tolerate the pain due to infection. So, she prescribed Amoxicillin for the infection. Marami akong pasta sa ngipin and I had braces then, pero iba talaga ang bunot!

Now, I am recovering from the pain. Wasn't able to eat lunch. huhuhu. Buti na lang binilhan ako ng hubby ko ng ice cream, kahit paano to ease the pain. Kaya ito nag-a-update ako ng blog to divert the pain.

Thursday, November 23, 2006

My Attorney - Paid in Full

After living what I felt was a "decent" life, my time on earth came to the end. The first thing I remember is sitting on a bench in the waiting room of what I thought to be a court house. The doors opened and Iwas instructed to come in and have a seat by the defense table.

As I looked around I saw the "prosecutor." He was avillainous looking gent who snarled as he stared atme. He definitely was the most evil person I have ever seen.

I sat down and looked to my left and there sat MyAttorney, a kind and gentle looking man whose appearance seemed so familiar to me, I felt I knewHim.

The corner door flew open and there appeared the Judgein full flowing robes He commanded an awesome presenceas He moved across the room. I couldn't take my eyesoff of Him. As He took His seat behind the bench, Hesaid, "Let us begin."

The prosecutor rose and said, "My name is Satan and Iam here to show you why this sinner belongs in hell."He proceeded to tell of lies that I told, things thatI stole, and in the past when I cheated others. Satantold of other horrible perversions that were once inmy life and the more he spoke, the further down in myseat I sank.

I was so embarrassed that I couldn't look at anyone,even my own Attorney, as the Devil told of sins thateven I had completely forgotten about. As upset as Iwas at Satan for telling all these things about me, Iwas equally upset at My Attorney who sat theresilently not offering any form of defense at all. Iknow I had been guilty of those things, but I had donesome good in my life -- couldn't that at least equalout part of the harm I'd done?

Satan finished with a fury and said, "This sinnerbelongs in hell, and is guilty of all that I have charged and there is not a person who can proveotherwise."

When it was His turn, My Attorney first asked if Hemight approach the bench. The Judge allowed this overthe strong objection of Satan, and beckoned Him tocome forward. As He got up and started walking, I wasable to see Him in His full splendor and majesty. I realized why He seemed so familiar; this was Jesusrepresenting me, my Lord and my Savior.

He stopped at the bench and softly said to the Judge,"Hi, Dad," and then He turned to address the court."Satan was correct in saying that this man had sinned,I won't deny any of these allegations. And, yes, thewage of sin is death, and this sinner deserves to bepunished." Jesus took a deep breath and turned toHis Father with outstretched arms and proclaimed,"However, I died on the cross so that this personmight have eternal life and he has accepted Me as hisSavior, so he is Mine."

My Lord continued with, "His name is written in thebook of life and no one can snatch him from Me. Satan still does not understand yet. This man is not to begiven justice, but rather mercy."

As Jesus sat down, He quietly paused, looked at HisFather and said, "There is nothing else that needs tobe done. I've done it all."

The Judge lifted His mighty hand and slammed the gaveldown. The following words resounded from His lips..."This man is free. The penalty for him has alreadybeen paid in full. Case dismissed."

As my Lord embraced me and led me away, I could hearSatan ranting and raving, "I won't give up, I will winthe next one."

I asked Jesus as He gave me my instructions where togo next, "Have you ever lost a case?" Christ lovingly smiled and said, "Everyone that has come to Me and asked Me to represent them has received the sameverdict as you, "PAID IN FULL."

"Stop telling God how big your storm is. Instead, tell the storm how big your God is!"

Monday, November 20, 2006

14 Essential Truths

The following are 14 essential truths you must understand in order to improve your communication skills.

FOCUS--When someone is talking to you, STOP what you are doing and thinking. Face the person talking, devote 100% of you attention to both the person speaking and to what is being said.
LISTEN--Don't just "hear" the words being spoken. Listen to what and how the statements are being said. Observe body signals and facial expressions.
ATTENTION--Don't let your mind wander. Let the person finish what they are saying, then take a few seconds to think about what your response will be.
PARAPHRASE--When the person is finished speaking repeat back in your own words what you heard. Ask the person if you have an understanding of what they said.
EMPATHY--Be aware of the other person's needs. Everybody has different needs, wants and desires. Be cautious about substituting your needs for theirs.
ASK--DON'T TELL. Telling quickly gets the other person on the defensive. Save your comments and guidance until you totally understand the question and the situation.
BE OPEN --Don't criticize, pass judgement or preach. Make objective conclusions about alternate ideas, people and situations. Be careful of attaching or offering your values too quickly, if at all.
ADVISE--Watch the temptation to "give" advice. Only "offer" advice. It's always better to say something like "I suggest we..." and not "Here's what you need to do".
TRUST--Is what open and honest communication is all about. Without trust teams can't function properly, people will loose respect for each other. Without trust you are building a house of cards that will eventually tumble down. With trust teamwork and cooperation are much easier to achieve.
EQUITY--Both parties must feel equal. While at first reading this may seem an unusual requirement in the Supervisor and Direct Report relationship. However even in this situation the relationship should be equal on the personal level. By using equality in speaking, you avoid the dreaded condescending speech.
COMFORT--While stress and tension may be surrounding the conversation learn to be comfortable with yourself and the message you are about to deliver.
INTEREST--Strive to have a genuine interest in others. Everyone has a story to tell and most of the time it is an interesting one! Talk in terms of what the other person is interested in. The familiar quote of "In order to be understood, we must first seek to understand others" is very true. Practice it.
MOTIVATE--Always be looking for ways to motivate others. Use positive reinforcement often. Look for ways to offer praise and recognition.
HUMOR--Take life seriously, not yourself. Life is too short to go without a constant stream of humor. Look for it.

School Jokes

Bawal ang pikon! Hehehe... Saan skul kaya galing ang author nito?

MAHIRAP LAHAT
Sa UP, mahirap ang Math.
Sa Ateneo, mahirap ang English.
Sa La Salle, mahirap ang parking.
Sa Assumption, mahirap ang walang pera.
Sa UST, mahirap umuwi kapag baha.
Sa St. Scho, mahirap sumakay sa LRT
Sa San Beda, mahirap maging lalaki.

WHERE TO GO TO COLLEGE?
If you have a lot of brains and a little money, go to UP.
If you have some brains and some money, go to Ateneo.
If you have no brains and lots of money, go to La Salle.
If you have no money, go to PUP.

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
A few days before Christmas, the Monsignor thought it wouldbe a good idea if he solicited the support of a number of schools toget together to create a Nativity Scene in time for the Christmas Mass.
The day before Christmas, the Monsignor discovered that theNativity Scene was still incomplete so he made a few inquiries on why thiswas so.
Ateneo reported it could come up withonly two and not three wise men.
La Salle reported it could not come upwith even a single wise man.
Maryknoll reported that it could not comeup with even a single virgin.
San Beda reported that it could only come upwith three wise gays.
UP reported that they killed the three wise men.

QUESTION AND ANSWER
Q: What should an Atenean do when a La Sallite hurls a grenade at him?
A: The Atenean should pick up the grenade, pull the firing pin and hurl it back at the La Sallite.

Q: How do La Sallites count to ten?
A: One, two, three, another, another, and another.

PASIKATAN NG GRADWEYTS
UP: A number of past Philippine presidents graduated from UP.Presidents Roxas, Quirino, Laurel, Garcia and Marcos, to namejust a few!
ATENEO: Hah! That's nothing, a number of Ateneo graduatesbecame national heroes like Jose Rizal, Gen. Gregorio del Pilar, Gen.Antonio Luna, Evelio Javier and many others.
UP: That just goes to show you, UP graduates become presidentsand lead countries while Atenean end up getting shot!
LA SALLE: Wala 'yan. Talo kayo sa mga gradweyt namin!
UP & ATENEO: Bakit sino ba ang mga graduates ninyo?
LA SALLE: Aba! Marami kaming sikat na gradweyts; siGary Valenciano, Dingdong Avanzado, Ogie Alcasid, Monsour del Rosario.

HOW TO IDENTIFY A LA SALLITE
A La Sallite walks into a store in Mega Mall and says:
"Miss, I'd like a green parrot, please."
The salesgirl looks at him and asks:
"Sir, are you a La Sallite, by any chance?"
The La Sallite replies:
"O... bakit mo naman natanong 'yan?
If I ordered BLUE cheese, would you ask me if I were from Ateneo? I don't think so.
If Ibought a MAROON shirt, would you ask me if I were from UP? I think not. So why then, when I want to buy a GREEN parrot, do you ask me if I'm from LaSalle?"
"Sir, kasi naman..."replied the salesgirl, "this is a flower shop, eh."

A TYPICAL CONVERSATION
Two La Sallites meet on the street and carry on a typical LaSallite conversation:
La Sallite #1: If you can tell me how many chickens I havein this bag, I will give you both of them.
La Sallite #2: Uh, two?
La Sallite #1: Daya mo! You peeked!

BARKADA SA HUNTING
Tatlong magkaka-barkada: a La Sallite, a UP student, and anAtenean went on a hunting trip. The first night, the guy from UP comes backto the cabin with a big deer. The others ask him how he did it, and hecoolly replies:"I saw the tracks, I followed the tracks, and bang! I got the deer!"
The next night, the guy from Ateneo comes back also with a big deer."I saw the tracks, I followed the tracks, and bang! I got the deer!"was the Atenean's story. Therefore, the La Sallite decides to try it himself.
However, the next night, as he drags himself back to the cabin, his twocompanions find him bruised and bloody all over. "What happened?"they ask. "Well," replies the La Sallite, "I saw the tracks, I followed thetracks, and bang! A train hit me."

A MURDER MYSTERY
(To be solved solely on the basis of pure logic)
Who committed the murder?
Suspects:The Humble Atenean, The Bright La Sallite, The InnocentMaryknoller, The Unaffected Assumptionista, The UP Graduate
Culprit:The UP Graduate
Logic:No such thing as a Humble Atenean or a Bright LaSallite or an Innocent Maryknoller or an Unaffected Assumptionista.

HOW DO YOU KNOW ONE WHEN YOU SEE ONE?
In a grand ballroom party conducted by the PhilippineSociety of Colleges and Universities, the Chairman of the Board gotcurious to know what particular schools attended the big celebration.Therefore, he checked out the house where it was all happening. Guess whom he found and where he found them?
UP Diliman - everybody was lined up to the attic to havea fraternity ritual
UP Los Banos - they were in the garden mowing the lawn
UP Manila - they were into "drugs"
Ateneo - they were inside the TV room with a microphone chanting the "BLUE EAGLE" spelling La Salle - they were eavesdropping
San Beda - some were beside the Ateneans while others werein the bedroom with some Paulinians
St. Paul - they thought they were with the Ateneans
La Consolacion - they wanted to be the Paulinians
Holy Spirit - they want the Paulinians
Miriam - they were beside the room of the Ateneans . ..like always
Assumption - they were inside the bathroom three hoursalready since arriving
St. Scholastica - they were next in line for the bathroom
CEU - some were doing the dishes while others were busy with the laundry
St. Louis - they were in front of the air conditioner
UE - they don't know what's an air conditioner
UST - they were everywhere
FEU - they were nowhere
MLQU - sob! They were not invited
San Sebastian - How the hell did they pass by security?
Letran - the SecurityMapua - they were fixing the leak in the roof
TIP - they were the ones who created the leak
NU - they were outside the house selling cigarettes
JRC - they were the ones buying
Adamson - went to Luneta instead
Sta. Isabel - they were Adamson's dates
CRC - what the hell is this party for?
PSBA - what the hell is CRC?
NCBA - what the hell is PSBA?
AMA - they were parading with Jolina posters

Suicide Sandwhich
There were three friends: an Atenean, a La Sallite, and a UP student (soyou know this story is fictional). Anyway, everyday, they met for lunch andate their sandwiches.
UP: Putek! Peanut butter sandwich na naman? Sawang-sawa naako dito ah. Pag bukas, peanut butter sandwich na naman ang baon ko, magpapatiwakal na ako.
Ateneo: Darn! Roast beef sandwich again. I am sick of this already. If I get another roast beef sandwich again tomorrow, I am gonna shoot myself.
La Salle: Oh my gosh, grabe! Ham sandwich is my baon again. I am so sawa with this sandwich na, ha? If my baon tomorrow is ham sandwich again. I am gonna drive my CRV over the cliff.

The next morning, they again met for lunch, and, alas, they had the same sandwiches again. The UP student went back to his dorm, pulled out a beltand choked himself to death.The Atenean went home, got a gun, and shot himself in the head.The La Sallite drove his CRV off a cliff.

During their funeral, their mothers were interviewed:
UP: Kung sinabi niya lang sa akin na ayaw niya na nang peanut butter sandwich, eh di sana hindi na yun yung pinabaon ko sa kanya.
Ateneo: If he had told me that he did not want roast beefanymore, I wouldn't have prepared him roast beef.
La Salle: Hindi ko maintindihan kung bakit siya nagpakamatay, eh siya naman yung gumagawa ng sarili niyang sandwich!

Friday, November 17, 2006

Sunday, November 12, 2006

Roel's group outing

Last Nov 9-10, my daughter and I joined Roel and his group on an overnight swimming. We rented a private pool at Pansol, Calamba, don't know the name of the place. The assembly place was at Caltex-Sta. Rosa. We arrived at the place at around 10pm. It was an overnight inuman and swimming. The food was great and simple: bicol express, pasta, adobong mamoy, inihaw na pork, pansit bihon at sangkatutak na alcoholic drinks. Grabe, ang iingay nila at lasing pa. They enjoyed their swimming. Si Roel nga didn't sleep kasi sya ang nagligpit ng mga gamit nila. Pa'no kaming 2 ang pinakamatanda doon. Roel's kind TL is only 25.

The following day, kami ng anak ko ang nagbabad sa pool while tulog sila ang karamihan. We took pictures and video ng konti. Before lunch we left the place. We ate at binalot near the place. Then uwian na..

Hindi pa digicam eh..







before we had our lunch

Tuesday, November 7, 2006

You are Everything To Somebody

Right now at this very minute --

someone is very proud of you
someone is thinking of you
someone cares about you
someone misses you
someone wants to talk to you
someone wants to be with you
someone hopes you aren't in trouble
someone is thankful for the support you have provided
someone wants to hold your hand
someone hopes everything turns out all right
someone wants you to be happy
someone wants you to find them
someone is celebrating your successes
someone wants to give you a gift
someone think you ARE a gift
someone hopes you are not too cold, or too hot
someone wants to hug you
someone loves you
someone wants to lavish you with small gifts
someone admires your strength
someone is thinking of you and smiling
someone wants to be your shoulder to cry on
someone wants to go out with you and have a lot of fun
someone thinks the world of you
someone wants to protect you
someone would do anything for you
someone wants to be forgiven
someone is grateful for your forgiveness
someone wants to laugh with you about old times
someone remembers you and wishes you were there
someone is praising God for you
someone needs to know that your love is unconditional
somebody values your advice
someone wants to tell you how much they care
someone wants to stay up watching old movies with you
someone wants to share their dreams with you
someone wants to hold you in their arms
someone wants YOU to hold them in your arms
someone treasures your spirit
someone wishes they could STOP time because of you
someone praises God for your friendship and love
someone can't wait to see you
someone wishes that things didn't have to change
someone loves you for who you are
someone loves the way you make them feel
someone wants to be with you
someone is hoping they can grow old with you
someone hears a song that reminds them of you
someone wants you to know they are there for you
someone is glad that you're their friend
someone wants to be your friend
someone stayed up all night thinking about you
someone is alive because of you
someone is remorseful after losing your friendship
someone is wishing that you would notice them
someone wants to get to know you better
someone believes that you are their soul mate
someone wants to be near you
someone misses your guidance and advice
someone values your guidance and advice
someone has faith in you
someone trusts you
someone needs you to send them this letter
someone needs your support
someone needs you to have faith in them
someone needs you to let them be your friend
someone will cry when they read this

Friday, November 3, 2006

Monday, October 30, 2006

Five Ways God Uses Problems

By David Langerfeld

The problems you face will either defeat you or develop you - depending on how you respond to them. Unfortunately, most people fail to see how God wants to use problems for good in their lives. They react foolishly and resent their problems rather than pausing to consider what benefit they might bring.

Here are five ways God wants to use the problems in your life:

1. God uses problems to DIRECT you. Sometimes God must light a fire under you to get you moving. Problems often point us in a new direction and motivate us to change. Is God trying to get your attention? "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

2. God uses problems to INSPECT you. People are like tea bags... if you want to know what's inside them, just drop them into hot ever water! Has God tested your faith with a problem? What do problems reveal about you? "When you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy, because you know that these troubles test your faith, and this will give you patience." James 1:2-3

3. God uses problems to CORRECT you. Some lessons we learn only through pain and failure. It's likely that as a child your parents told you not to touch a hot stove. But you probably learned by being burned. Sometimes we only learn the value of something by losing it. "It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes." Psalm 119:72

4. God uses problems to PROTECT you. A problem can be a blessing in disguise if it prevents you from being harmed by something more serious. Last year a friend was fired for refusing to do something unethical that his boss had asked him to do. His unemployment was a problem - but it saved him from being convicted and sent to prison a year later when management's actions were eventually discovered. "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good" Genesis 50:20

5. God uses problems to PERFECT you. Problems, when responded to correctly, are character builders. God is far more interested in your character than your comfort. Your relationship to God and your character are the only two things you're going to take with you into eternity. "We can rejoice when we run into problems... they help us learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of character in us and helps us trust God more each time we use it until finally our hope and faith are strong and steady." Romans 5:3-4

Here's the point: God is at work in your life - even when you don't recognize it or understand it. But it's so much easier when you surrender to his plan for your life.

3-Word Phrases

There are many things that we can do to perk up and strengthen our interpersonal relationships. Yet the most effective involves the saying of just three words. When spoken or conveyed, these statements have the power to forge new friendships, deepen old ones and restore relationships that have cooled.

The following three-word phrases can enrich every relationship:

I'll be there.
If you have ever had to call a friend in the middle of the night, to take a sick child to hospital, or when your car has broken down some miles from home, you will know how good it feels to hear the phrase "I'll be there." Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can give. When we are truly present for other people, important things happen to them and us. We are renewed in love and friendship. We are restored emotionally and spiritually. Being there is at the very core of civility.

I miss you.
Perhaps more marriages could be saved and strengthened if couples simply and sincerely said to each other "I miss you." This powerful affirmation tells partners they are wanted, needed, desired and loved. Consider how ecstatic you would feel, if you received an unexpected phone call from your spouse in the middle of your workday, just to say "I miss you."

I respect you.
Respect is another way of showing love. Respect conveys the feeling that another person is a true equal. If you talk to your children as if they were adults you will strengthen the bonds and become close friends. This applies to all interpersonal relationships.

Maybe you're right.
This phrase is highly effective in diffusing an argument and restoring frayed emotions. The flip side to "maybe your right" is the humility of admitting, "maybe I'm wrong". Let's face it. When you have a heated argument with someone, all you do is cement the other person's point of view. They, or you, will not change their stance and you run the risk of seriously damaging the relationship between you. Saying "maybe you're right" can open the door to further explore the subject, in which you may then have the opportunity to get your view across in a more rational manner.

Please forgive me.
Many broken relationships could be restored and healed if people would admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us are vulnerable to faults, foibles and failures. A man should never be ashamed to own up that he has been in the wrong, which is saying, in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

I thank you.
Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy the companionship of good, close friends are those who don't take daily courtesies for granted. They are quick to thank their friends for their many expressions of kindness. On the other hand, people whose circle of friends is severely constricted often do not have the attitude of gratitude.

Count on me.
A friend is one who walks in when others walk out. Loyalty is an essential ingredient for true friendship; it is the emotional glue that bonds people. Those that are rich in their relationships tend to be steady and true friends. When troubles come, a good friend is there indicating "you can count on me."

Let me help.
The best of friends see a need and try to fill it. When they spot a hurt they do what they can to heal it. Without being asked, they pitch in and help.

I understand you.
People become closer and enjoy each other more if they feel the other person accepts and understands them. Letting your spouse know in so many little ways that you understand them, is one of the most powerful tools for healing your relationship. This applies to any relationship.

Go for it.
We are all unique individuals. Don't try to get your friends to conform to your ideals. Support them in pursuing their interests, no matter how weird they seem to you. Everyone has dreams, dreams that are unique to that person only. Support and encourage your friends to follow their dreams. Tell them to "go for it."

I LOVE YOU.
Perhaps the most important three words that you can say. Telling someone that you truly love them satisfies a person's deepest emotional needs. The need to belong, to feel appreciated and to be wanted. Your spouse, your children, your friends and you, all need to hear those three little words. "I love you."

Sunday, October 29, 2006

Break-up lines

1. "I just realized that I don't want to be touched."
2. "I'm confused and I need some time out to find myself!!!"
3. "Maybe this is not the right time for us."
4. "Di kita maalagaan ng tulad ng ineexpect mo. You deserve someone better. That's not me."
5. "Lasing lang ako kagabi. Sorry."
6. "We are too different from each other."

True lies and true lines:
7. "We have to meet other people to see what it's like to be with someone else. I'm giving you that choice. if you come back to me, we'll both be better from having chosen freely."
8. "Someday, hahanapin kita, when we're both ready. When we don't care about the odds. Kung tayo talaga, tayo rin in the end, di ba?"
9. "I really think that we should break up." "Why?" "Because I don't know if I still love you."
10. "I just realized I haven't had time to walk my dog..."
11. "It's not you, it's me...
12. "Talagang kapatid/kaibigan lang ang turing ko sa'yo, e. Let's keep it that way."
13. "we are not growing anymore."
14. "I don't have feelings for you anymore."
15. "i need space..."
16. "Mahahanap mo rin ang para sa iyo. Good luck na lang."
17. "We don't fit in together."
18. "sorry kisses, di ka gusto ng mama ko"
19. "Sorry, I just realized mas gusto ko sa lalake "
20. "let's call it QUITS!”
21. "Pupunta na ako sa America and I won't come back. Don't follow me there, please."
22. " Na Realize ko mahal ko papala Ex ko "
23. " Masyado kang Bata "
24. " Kung talagang tayo kahit saang sulok ng mundo magtatagpo tayo"
25. "it was not meant to be ... so honey i am setting you free to look for your destiny"
26. "our time together was beautiful ... but i realized that there are still things i like to discover so ..."
27. "you are too immature for me..."
28.”It seems that we are not compatible with each other."
29. "Tama na. Ayoko na. "
30.”I’ve decided to move on with my life... "
31. "DI NA KITA MAHAL?"

Minsan sa buhay ng isang tao . . masarap magmahal . . . pero pag iniwan ka nang taong mahal mo . . . Eto lang ang masasabi mo . . ."Minsan lang magmahal ang pusong tanga . . . Bakit sa isang walang hiya pa?!!!"

Advances in medicine..

AT THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR MEDICINE:
An Israeli doctor says "Medicine in my country is so advanced that we can take a kidney out of one man and put it in another and have him looking for work in six weeks."

A German doctor says, "That's nothing, we can take a lung out of one person put it in another and have him looking for work in four weeks."

A Russian doctor says, "In my country medicine is so advanced that we can take half a heart out of one person put it in another and have them both looking for work in two weeks."

The Filipino doctor, not to be outdone, says, "You guys are way behind. In the Philippines, we took a former movie actor with no brain out of San Juan, put him in Malacañang, and in no time half the country was looking for work.And just to prove it was no fluke, we're going to do it again!"

"if you give the devil an inch he will rule"

Paano mo nasabing mahal mo sya

Para sa mga taong nanliligaw, nagbabalak manligaw, nililigawan, naliligaw, nag-iintay maligawan at nagbabalak lumagay sa magulo...... Ang LOVE ay hindi minamadali...hindi pinipilit.. at lalong hindi kina-career...aray ko!

Unang-una... PAANO MO BA NASABING MAHAL MO NA SIYA???... Dahil ba natutuwa ka sa kanya???... o kaya naman naaaliw ka???... naswee-sweetan ka ba ng sobra sa kanya???... kinikilig ka ba pag nakikita mo siya???... at nahi-high kapag naririnig mo na ang boses niya???... Eh teka muna... baka naman infatuated ka lang.... o kaya naman kagaya nga ng sagot mo... Baka naaaliw ka lang...dahil kakaiba siya... may spark na hindi mo maintindihan... tsk!!!...ang saklap nyan!...

Pangalawa... GAANO MO NA BA SIYA KAKILALA???... Madali ba siyang mapikon???... pano ba siya mabadtrip???... madali bang mahalata na may topak siya???... ano bang suot niya pag nasa bahay siya???... shorts ba o pantalon???... nakasando ba siya o naka-t-shirt lang???... matagal ba siyang maligo???.... kumakain ba siya ng vegetables???... tamad ba siya???... mas gusto ba niyang manood ng tv kaysa magbasa ng libro???... nagpe-play station ba siya???... tatlo ba ang pamangkin niyang lalaki???... makukulit ba yung mga kamag-anak niya???... green ba ang kulay ng gate ng bahay nila???... sa village ba siya nakatira???... may sakayan ba ng jeep na malapit sa kanila???... nagsisimba ba siya linggo-linggo???... kasama ba yung pamilya niya???... at nagdadasal ba siya bago matulog???... In short... alam mo na nga ba???...ang mga bagay-bagay... ang mga simpleng bagay tungkol sa kanya... na nagdedetermine ng sarili niya... as in kung sino ba talaga SIYA...

Pangatlo... KAYA MO BA SIYANG TANGGAPIN???... as in TANGGAPIN ng buong-buo... sa lahat ng trip niya sa buhay... sa lahat ng katopakan niya... sa lahat ng pag-iinarte at pag-dadrama niya... sa lahat ng kasalanang nagawa, ginawa, at gagawin pa lang niya... salahat ng naiisip niya... sa lahat ng sasabihin niya... sa kilos niya.. sa pananamit pa pala niya... sa pagsasalita... sa pananaw niya sa buhay... sa pagtrato niya sa tao... sa lifestyle niya... sa uri ng pamilyang meron siya... sa uri ng kaibigang kasa-kasama niya... sa style niya pagdating sa love... sa kasweetan niyang natural... sa paglalambing niya... sa tawa niyang pagkalakas-lakas... sa manners niya... sa bisyo niya kung meron man... sa mga pang-aasar niya sayo... sa style niya pagdating sa pagsolve ng problema... sa problemang maaari ka ring masama...

Pang-apat... KAYA MO BANG MAGING TOTOO???... kaya mo bang makita yung sarili mo... na kasama pa rin siya ha... sa isang sitwasyong pag naisip mo eh... mapapaiyak ka na lang sa sakit... nang dahil din sa kanya???... kaya mo bang magmukhang tanga... as in umiyak ng dahil sa kababawan... ibuhos ang mga nararamdaman mo... kahit na puro kababawan nga lang naman... as in kahit sa harapan niya???... kaya mo bang maging barubal pag kasama mo siya???... yung tipo bang wala ka ng pakielam... mawala man ang manners mo... na wala ka naman talaga...

In short...
KAYA MO BANG MAGING IKAW KAPAG KASAMA MO NA SIYA???... yung tipong hindi ka nahihiyang ipakita kung sino ka talaga... dahil alam mong...
HINDI MO LANG SIYA TANGGAP...
TANGGAP KA RIN NIYA...
BUONG-BUO RIN...
MGA PEOPLE!!!... tama na kasi ang trip... tama na ang pagmamadali... Oo, masarap ngang ma-involved sa isang tao... pero di ba mas masarap yun...
LALO NA KUNG ALAM MONG TOTOO YUNG NARARAMDAMAN MO.... kaya dapat, hinde tayo nagpapa-bulag sa akala nating LOVE.... mag antayna lang tayo.... wag natin unahan....

For all we know, nde pa pala cya ang para sa atin...... Pero pag nasagot mo lahat ng nasa taas.... Baka nga... MAHAL mo na siya....

p.s. muntik na akong maduwal dito ... malamang kayo rin

Fascination for PATRICK GARCIA


I'm still looking for his biography.. and a better picture..

Smiles for RAINIER CASTILLO


He has proven that there is more to him than his classic dance moves. Rainier can make us laugh and he can make us “kilig”. With his ever present smile, one is easily charmed by this guy. While many can't get over Rainier's killer smile for which he is most popular for, people have begun to notice his numerous other talents, which include singing and acting. It is a great testament to Rain that he remains ever so humble as his star keeps shining brighter. There’s no question that Rainier has brightened showbiz even more with his killer smile. And several film and TV projects later, people have also noticed his numerous other talents, which include singing and acting.

I. BIO
A. Basic Info
Name: Rainier Joseph Diaz Castillo
Nickname: Buboy, RJ
Birthday: October 21, 1985
Birthplace: Quezon City
Hobbies: Playing computer games, shopping, hanging out with friends
Sport: Basketball

B. Favorites
Actors/Actresses - Local: Cesar Montano
Actors/Actresses - Foreign: Brad Pitt
Movie: Ocean’s Eleven
TV Show: Starstruck
Singers: Boyz II Men
Song: Four Seasons of Loneliness
Music: Love songs

C. Personal
Adjective that best describes you: Cute
Fashion: Shirt, jeans and jacket
Pet: Dog
Fears: Darkness
Most treasured items: Shoes, jackets
Unforgettable childhood memory: Many to mention
Goals: To become successful in life
Role Models: Peter North, Chuck Norris

II. Q & A
If you weren’t in showbiz, what kind of career would you have? I don't have a specific career goal as of yet but definitely I'll finish my studies first.

What is your biggest frustration/regret? I try to keep from having any frustrations or regrets.

What do most people don’t know about you? Most people don't know that I'm a really nice guy.

What is your most unforgettable moment/experience? When I won in Starstruck of course.

What are you most proud of? Definitely my "killer smile"!

What do you value most? My computers. What do you want to achieve? To be successful in any venture that I take on.

What is your advice to aspiring artists? Always smile. Don’t give up and be humble always.

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Fascination for JESSE SPENCER


Personal

Full Name: Jesse Gordon Spencer
Date of Birth: Monday 12th February 1979
Place of Birth: St George's Hospital, Kew, Melbourne, Australia. Residence: Current - Los Angeles, USA
Past - London, UK
Past - Melbourne, Australia

Height: 179cm / 5'10"
Weight: 77kg / 12st 2lbs
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Blue-green
Family: Father - Dr Rodney Spencer, a general practitioner, fascist.
Mother - Robyn Spencer, fascist.
Older Brother - Tarney, a surgeon.
Older Brother - Luke, an opthalmologist.
Younger Sister - Polly, a medical student.

Education

Prep: Canterbury Primary School.
Years 1-8: Malvern Central School.
Years 9-12: Scotch College, Hawthorn, Melbourne.
Higher Education: Jesse was offered a place to study medicine at Melbourne University but he deferred it to pursue a career in acting.

Awards

Jesse was nominated for the 1999 Silver Logie in the "Most Popular Actor" category.

Miscellaneous

Music: Jesse was in the Australian Boys Choir when he was young and he plays the guitar, piano, violin and drums.
Favourite Band: Presidents of the United States of America.
Favourite TV show: X-Files.
Favourite Actor: Sir Alec Guiness.
Sport: Swimming, distance running, basketball, Aussie Rules, surfing, rock climbing and Kung Fu. Wow, a busy guy!
Favourite Food: Chicken (but everything tastes like chicken Jesse).

Fascination for DANIEL RADCLIFFE


Daniel Jacob Radcliffe
Nickname
Dan
Height
5' 7" (1.70 m)

Mini biography

Daniel Jacob Radcliffe was born on July 23rd, 1989 to Alan Radcliffe and Marcia Gresham. He began performing in small school productions as a young boy. Soon enough, he landed a role in David Copperfield (1999) (TV), as the young David Copperfield. A couple of years later, he landed a role as Mark Pendel in The Tailor of Panama (2001), the son of Harry and Louisa Pendel (Geoffrey Rush and Jamie Lee Curtis). Lee Curtis had indeed pointed out to Daniel's mother that he could be Harry Potter himself. Soon afterwards, Daniel was cast as Harry Potter by director, Chris Columbus in the film that hit theatres in November 16, 2001, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001). He was recognized worldwide after this film was released. Pleasing audiences and critics everywhere, filming on its sequel, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), commenced shortly afterwards. He appeared again as Harry in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) directed by Alfonso Cuarón, and then appeared in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) directed by Mike Newell. Shortly afterwards, he finished filming December Boys (2006) in Adelaide, Australia, Kangaroo Island, and Geelong, Australia which began on the 14th of November, 2005 and ended sometime in December. On January 27th, 2006, he attended the South Bank Awards Show to present the award for "Breakthrough Artist of the Year" to Billie Piper. Dan's set to reprise his famous character once again for the next installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007), which filming begins sometime early in February 2006.Now being one of the world's most recognizable people, Daniel leads a somewhat normal life. He has made friends working on the Harry Potter films, which include his co-stars Rupert Grint and Emma Watson. Hopefully, he will continue his blossoming acting career and be truly brilliant.




Trivia

Likes to play pranks. He took co-star Robbie Coltrane's cellular phone and changed it so all the messages were in Turkish.

Has two border terriers named Binka and Nugget.

Tried reading the first Harry Potter book when he was 8 years old, but was unable to finish it. Finally read the entire book when he was cast in the lead role of the film

Has never actually seen the film The Tailor of Panama (2001) in which he appeared.

His favorite book from the Harry Potter series so far is number three, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

In February 2002, he was nominated for, and won "Best Newcomer" at the Variety Club Award ceremonies.

Received the Sir James Carreras Award For Outstanding New Talent for his role in Harry Potter at The Variety Club Showbusiness Awards 2002.

Voted Person of the Year 2002 by Time Kids.

Has stated that 12 Angry Men (1957) is the first black & white film he ever saw and is also his favorite film.

He named Jane's Addiction, Libertines, The, Rage Against the Machine and The Darkness among his favourite bands.

David Heyman, the producer for the Harry Potter films happened to be at a play that both Dan and Dan's father, Alan Radcliffe, were at. After Heyman spotted Radcliffe, since both men knew each other, he was introduced to his son and when Heyman saw Daniel he thought he looked perfect for the part. In fact, that night at the play, Heyman couldn't help just staring at Dan because he though he was perfect to play Harry. Daniel auditioned for, and got the part that he is now most recognized for, Harry Potter.

He enjoys listening to the music of Blur, Muse, The Music, Zwan and Brendan Benson.

A February 23, 2004 article in British newspaper 'The Sun' listed him as Britain's third richest teenager behind only Prince Harry Windsor and Charlotte Church. He is said to be worth 5 million pounds.

Has earned 6 million pounds so far portraying Harry Potter, making him the second richest teenage in Britain behind Prince Harry Windsor's 14 million pounds. [2004]

Can rotate his arm 360 degrees.

Is a big fan of Gary Oldman, his co-star in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004). Is a supporter of Fulham Football Club although he doesn't enjoy playing football himself.

He is a fan of Red Hot Chili Peppers and attended their London concert in June 2004.

Some of his favorite music groups are Stratovarius (Finland), Huey Lewis and The News (USA), and Tom Robinson (England).


He originally disliked the "Harry Potter" books when he first read them.

Especially like the music group the Sex Pistols. He also plays the bass guitar.

He is a fan of indie rock. Some of his favourite bands include: The Zutons, Razorlight, The Libertines, 'Bloc Party' , Hope of the States, The Futureheads and Kaiser Chiefs.

Delays between filming the second and third Harry Potter movies were caused because his parents wanted him to be able to attend normal school for a while.

Says he doesn't read any articles or reviews about himself or his movies.

He supports Demelza House Children's Hospice, which is a charity that cares for terminally-ill children in the Kent, East Sussex and South London areas of Britain. Dan always asks his fans to donate to the charity every Christmas and on his birthday instead of sending him gifts. In the book, 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince', the author 'JK Rowling' named the character Demelza Robins after the charity.

He likes the music of The Strokes, The Clash and The Pixies. [May/June 2006] He sat his AS Levels in English Literature, History, and Religion and Philosophy for his AS levels (English high school exams).

Named Britain's richest teenager with an astounding 23 million pound fortune, after he signed on a 8 million pound deal to make the fifth movie of the Harry Potter series.

Dan scared the make-up department crew when he came on set with bloodied sticking plasters on his face claiming that he had been fighting the previous day (just for a laugh).

His parents are Alan Radcliffe, a literary agent, and Marcia Gresham, a casting director.

Is also a big fan of the Killers.

Before working with Brendon Gleeson in the Harry Potter series, he worked with him in The Tailor of Panama.




Personal quotes

After being cast as Harry Potter:

"I think I'm a tiny bit like Harry 'cos I'd like to have an owl. Yeah, that's the tiny bit, actually."

"I don't know. People tell me I look mournful. They say, "Cheer up, Dan, it's not that bad!" Sometimes I just look into space, which freaks people out. If I was ever required to do anything other than look haunted, I could. I'm a happy person. Though I don't, like, dot my "I's" with hearts or anything - that would be too happy."

"I'm not much of a cake person."

"But I don't think it's going to happen. I don't think I'll do all of them - I'll probably get too spotty or too tall or I'll shrink or something."

"Absolutely. 100 percent." [on believing in magic] "I was in the bath at the time, and my dad came running in and said, 'Guess who they want to play Harry Potter!?' and I started to cry. It was probably the best moment of my life."

"I'm not clumsy, I'm just accident prone." Upon seeing the movie: "I'm a bit nervous about whether people will like it, but I've seen it, and I'm sure they will. It's really good - it's quite scary, it's quite emotional. Even I cried and I don't cry easily! I cried at the end credits when my name came up, and I was, like, Oh my God! I can't believe that's my name! I've met so many people since we started filming and it's been wonderful. I've progressed so far and changed so much since the beginning. It's been like a real journey." On considering himself as a heartthrob: "Personally I can't see it, but if other people can, fine. Cool!"

"I would consider doing any part as long as the script is good and the film has an interesting director."

"I like them, but it's hard to concentrate when the bats fly about, and they pee while they fly." [about the bats on the set] "I've never been one of the cool people at school, but then again, I don't get the people who are cool. It's not that I don't like them, it's just that they don't interest me."

"Too many little numbers on one page!" - about math "Stage is much more intimidating than going before the cameras, because you can really screw up, and can't do a retake."

"When I go back to school everyone asks a lot of questions. Then, after about a week, when I've answered everything, we get back to normal."

"It's too far down the road to decide about a fifth movie. I'm still the same age Harry is, and I haven't actually grown that much."

"Fans are really important for me. And if they take pains to write me, it's the minimum that I answer myself."

"I think I'm highly normal. I'm attending school after acting, I'm going out with friends, going to the cinema - I'm just doing everything a normal teenager does. People think I can't leave the house without being in a crowd of fans - but that's not true. I'm able to do more things than people might think."

"I'm thrilled of the acceptance I get abroad. The people are so hearty, warm and grateful and I feel privileged having seen so many countries and some of the greatest monuments."

"When I get into trouble at school I'd like to take an invisibility cloak, drape it over me and sneak out the door. Or I'd like to have a 3-headed-dog because then no one would argue with me."

"I played a trick on the make-up department where I put a fake blood capsule in my mouth, pretended to trip on the stairs and let the blood come out of my mouth. They really fell for it, then they chased after me with a water pistol."

"Everyone on the set has a mobile phone, and I found by pushing a few buttons, they could be programmed into different languages. I fixed Robbie's (Coltrane) to speak in Turkish."

"I don't understand girls, but I'm slowly learning." [on saying that he'll do all of the Harry Potter movies] "Ultimately it comes down to whether we're still enjoying it. If we are then I think we would be sort of stupid not to do them. As long as I'm doing other stuff around the same time, I think it'll be fine. Also, I sort of try to read the books when they come out impartially and not make up my mind, but the fact is when I was reading the sixth, Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince, there were bits in there where I was going, 'God, I would love to do that because it's so good.'"




Salary


$14,000,000


$3,000,000


$250,000



Where are they now

(May 2003) Currently filming in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004).

(April 2004) Filming Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).

(March 2005) Completed filming of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).

(November 2005) Working on December Boys (2006) in Adelaide, Australia

(February 2006) Filming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007).