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..

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.

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!"

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!

Eye Tricks - Part II

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

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

Eye Tricks

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."

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.

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).

Favorite actors include Aishwarya Rai, Cameron Diaz, Scarlett Johansson and Ben Stiller.

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

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

$14,000,000

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

$3,000,000

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

$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).