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Just how fast could that be?! Never-ending celebrations, reunions, parties, done. Endless shopping for oneself as a reward for a whole year of hard work, pressure, and abuse; gift-shopping for friends, families, inaanaks, and people that matter, done. The most anticipated times of the year that allow us to spend our bonuses up to the its tiniest value, done. Christmas, done. New year's eve, done. Which makes me wonder, why on earth it ends in a jiffy, as fast as a bullet train that no mortal can stop on its tracks? I woke up one day, merry and gay for it was already Christmas day, and all of a sudden I found myself watching fireworks in the brightened skies to welcome the new year. That fast.
I know for a fact that I am not doing solo on my sentiments. We Filipinos start the holidays as the first -ber month steps in, which common sense dictates, is September. We go gaga buying Christmas decors to add to the existing ones. Honestly, we cannot get over with decors, do you agree? Even if we own a bunch already, it looks "not enough" in our eyes, and so buying few pieces more each year adds spice to the anticipation of the big event. We spent sleepless nights planning what gifts to give our loved ones, how much aguinaldo shall our inaanaks receive this year, what would be on the table come noche buena and media noche, what and who will bring this and that food on Christmas day and New Year's eve gathering, wrapping all well-thought-of gifts elegantly and immaculately, so on and so forth. Budgeting for all these also adds fun to the already exciting planning for that most wonderful time of the year. Though, even if it starts on a September, there seems to be something pulling it close to December, so fast that people from all walks of life have no choice but to do last-minute planning and shopping. Main roads and malls during the holidays are impossible. Yet people do not mind. This is how we are. This is how Filipinos are. We love Christmas, we love New year, and we endure-- as much as we enjoy-- everything that comes with it. No matter how tedious, no matter how it crashes our savings, no matter how and what, this is one thing we love. We give up sleep to attend endless parties just to see once again our friends that we seldom see, we give up silent nights in the comforts of our own homes to go to reunions and have long chats with our families and relatives, we give up money and savings to give gifts to the ones especially in need. We give up all these, and more, for Christmas. For this is what our hearts desire. This is what makes it satisfied. The smiles, the laughs, the hugs, the wishes. And we look forward to it, each and every year.
Christmas, done. New year's eve, done. Now I can put my credit and debit card to rest.
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Sunday, December 19, 2010
Yummy Christmas and a Helping Hand by Hunt's
Last monday when I was in the supermarket, a lady handed me a leaflet of Hunt's. You see, I really do not like getting brochure or leaflets because it will just add to our already cluttered pad, unless what's in there really interests me. But why did I get this Hunt's leaflet, and as if it's not enough, I cut a portion of a scotch tape and taped this thing in the laptop so I could not forget what's written there. The photo above says it all. By being a part of their fan page, there is something for the kids that need to feel how it is to have a merry Christmas. Isn't that great?! By simply "liking" Hunt's page, you have done a very noble act of helping kids at Asociacion de Damas Filipinas celebrate Christmas with delicious treats from Hunt's!
Christmas too soon, I hope this post is not yet late to invite everyone to "like" Hunt's page. So gather your FB friends and let's all make this happen. Please go to Hunt's Facebook page www.facebook.com/yummyhunts and let's all be a part of this cause.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Maggie Wilson's Prenup Video
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When I checked on FB last night, one of my friends posted Maggie Wilson's prenuptial video. For those who are naive of what prenup thingie is all about, this is a photo or video to be taken BEFORE the wedding, hence the prefix "pre". In my case five years ago, prenup photos were the craze. Now, prenup video is the "in" thing. Back to Maggie's video, when I saw it, I initially thought maybe this is something Jason Magbanua did to advertise his name. Jason Magbanua, by the way, is the most sought after videographer in the country. Those in the know, know. It has to be Jason Magbanua, or either change the wedding schedule to fit in Jason's availability. So back to what I am saying, when I saw it, I thought it was Magbanua's advertisement until the video ended and flashed Maggie and Victor's name plus the date of the wedding. It was indeed a prenup video.
The video is NO DOUBT fantastic. Jason Magbanua ba naman, hello? What more can I say? But then again I thought, that's supposed to be a prenup video, right? Then why it appeared to me as a honeymoon video? Yep, it looked like that, in my opinion. There was this scene where Maggie and Victor went to the car, Maggie wearing seductive net stockings and sexy top, and upon reaching the car, removed her shorts and Victor and she kissed passionately--or should I say torridly? And majority of the scenes are rich of touching here and there, kissing passionately, you get the rest.
I am not being hypocrite. We all know that now a days, THINGS happen before marriage, or even without plans of getting married, these THINGS happen (if you know what " things" in my statement really means). But to have these scenes on a prenup? I don't think so. Maybe not for me. And I believe not for the majority of us who live in the Philippines where majority is Catholic. With morals dwindling, this kind of prenup video is not a good idea.
Just my two cents, okay? Just my two cents.
And, oh, if there's something I really like in this steamy vid, it must be the the white car and the ring. :)
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When I checked on FB last night, one of my friends posted Maggie Wilson's prenuptial video. For those who are naive of what prenup thingie is all about, this is a photo or video to be taken BEFORE the wedding, hence the prefix "pre". In my case five years ago, prenup photos were the craze. Now, prenup video is the "in" thing. Back to Maggie's video, when I saw it, I initially thought maybe this is something Jason Magbanua did to advertise his name. Jason Magbanua, by the way, is the most sought after videographer in the country. Those in the know, know. It has to be Jason Magbanua, or either change the wedding schedule to fit in Jason's availability. So back to what I am saying, when I saw it, I thought it was Magbanua's advertisement until the video ended and flashed Maggie and Victor's name plus the date of the wedding. It was indeed a prenup video.
The video is NO DOUBT fantastic. Jason Magbanua ba naman, hello? What more can I say? But then again I thought, that's supposed to be a prenup video, right? Then why it appeared to me as a honeymoon video? Yep, it looked like that, in my opinion. There was this scene where Maggie and Victor went to the car, Maggie wearing seductive net stockings and sexy top, and upon reaching the car, removed her shorts and Victor and she kissed passionately--or should I say torridly? And majority of the scenes are rich of touching here and there, kissing passionately, you get the rest.
I am not being hypocrite. We all know that now a days, THINGS happen before marriage, or even without plans of getting married, these THINGS happen (if you know what " things" in my statement really means). But to have these scenes on a prenup? I don't think so. Maybe not for me. And I believe not for the majority of us who live in the Philippines where majority is Catholic. With morals dwindling, this kind of prenup video is not a good idea.
Just my two cents, okay? Just my two cents.
And, oh, if there's something I really like in this steamy vid, it must be the the white car and the ring. :)
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A tale of dog's loyalty (The Hachiko Story)
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My little man is not fond of watching television, unless the program is High Five, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, or Animal Planet. Among these, Animal Planet makes him settled the longest. One day while watching with him, the topic was about Akita dogs. The program went on, my little man watched while I read my book, until the story of one Akita made me close my book and paid attention to it. The story was about Hachiko.
If you have been to Japan, you might have noticed that there's a bronze statue of an Akita dog in Shibuya station. That dog is the famous Hachiko. What made him famous, and why did Japan give him honor? Here's the story:
In 1924, a professor named Hidesaburo Ueno took in an Akita as a pet. He named it Hachiko, because when the professor found the dog, he was wearing a tag that says Hachi. The professor and the dog were inseparable. In the morning, Hachiko walked with the professor to Shibuya train station, watched him enter the train until it faded his sight. In the afternoon, Hachiko would be in the Shibuya station again, on that place where his master would alight. This went on for a year, and the professor and Hachiko became a sort of "attraction" in the station. Commuters never missed a sight of the two together, until that day of May 1925. The professor, while on his job, suffered cerebral hemorrhage, and died. Hachiko patiently waited for his friend, but he never returned to that place where they would meet and walk home together. Eventually, the professor's wife had to let go of Hachiko. But still, despite being with a new master, Hachiko managed to escape in the afternoon to go to the station, settled himself there, and waited for the professor. Commuters and concerned food-stall owners gave Hachiko food to keep him nourished. For a long nine years, on that same spot of the Shibuya station, Hachiko waited for the return of his master.
One of the professor's students learned about the waiting Hachiko and he wrote several articles about this dog's loyalty to his master. After some time, one of his articles made its way to one of Japan's biggest dailies. This put Hachiko's story of loyalty to the spotlight, and was made known to the whole of Japan. Eventually, because of his faithfulness, Hachiko became Japan's national symbol of loyalty.
In 1934, a bronze statue was erected in Shibuya station---the Hichoko's statue. He was even present during its unveiling, but he must be old, weak and even sick by that time. In 1935, we has found dead.
Aside from the statue, one of Shibuya's exit was also named after the dog--the Hachiko Exit. Also, April 8 of every year, Japan pays tribute to this dog's devotion by having a solemn celebration in Shibuya station.
Photos: Google Images
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My little man is not fond of watching television, unless the program is High Five, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, or Animal Planet. Among these, Animal Planet makes him settled the longest. One day while watching with him, the topic was about Akita dogs. The program went on, my little man watched while I read my book, until the story of one Akita made me close my book and paid attention to it. The story was about Hachiko.
If you have been to Japan, you might have noticed that there's a bronze statue of an Akita dog in Shibuya station. That dog is the famous Hachiko. What made him famous, and why did Japan give him honor? Here's the story:
In 1924, a professor named Hidesaburo Ueno took in an Akita as a pet. He named it Hachiko, because when the professor found the dog, he was wearing a tag that says Hachi. The professor and the dog were inseparable. In the morning, Hachiko walked with the professor to Shibuya train station, watched him enter the train until it faded his sight. In the afternoon, Hachiko would be in the Shibuya station again, on that place where his master would alight. This went on for a year, and the professor and Hachiko became a sort of "attraction" in the station. Commuters never missed a sight of the two together, until that day of May 1925. The professor, while on his job, suffered cerebral hemorrhage, and died. Hachiko patiently waited for his friend, but he never returned to that place where they would meet and walk home together. Eventually, the professor's wife had to let go of Hachiko. But still, despite being with a new master, Hachiko managed to escape in the afternoon to go to the station, settled himself there, and waited for the professor. Commuters and concerned food-stall owners gave Hachiko food to keep him nourished. For a long nine years, on that same spot of the Shibuya station, Hachiko waited for the return of his master.
One of the professor's students learned about the waiting Hachiko and he wrote several articles about this dog's loyalty to his master. After some time, one of his articles made its way to one of Japan's biggest dailies. This put Hachiko's story of loyalty to the spotlight, and was made known to the whole of Japan. Eventually, because of his faithfulness, Hachiko became Japan's national symbol of loyalty.
In 1934, a bronze statue was erected in Shibuya station---the Hichoko's statue. He was even present during its unveiling, but he must be old, weak and even sick by that time. In 1935, we has found dead.
Aside from the statue, one of Shibuya's exit was also named after the dog--the Hachiko Exit. Also, April 8 of every year, Japan pays tribute to this dog's devotion by having a solemn celebration in Shibuya station.
Photo of Hachiko
Statue of Hachiko in Shibuya Station
Photos: Google Images
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Monday, December 6, 2010
It's almost Christmas already
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Mabilis na lang 'to. Mayamaya pasko na.
That's what I heard from a man who was seated beside me in the bank this morning. And he's correct, actually. In just a few days, it's Christmas already. And so because of this, I changed my layout into something that has a Christmas-y feel. And I love how it looks like! I love the Santa Claus graphic, and I can feel my blog's happy mood.
Soon enough though, since time is running fast as if it's being chased by death, Christmas will be over. And that means I have to go back to my original layout.
I must enjoy this layout as much as I can.
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Mabilis na lang 'to. Mayamaya pasko na.
That's what I heard from a man who was seated beside me in the bank this morning. And he's correct, actually. In just a few days, it's Christmas already. And so because of this, I changed my layout into something that has a Christmas-y feel. And I love how it looks like! I love the Santa Claus graphic, and I can feel my blog's happy mood.
Soon enough though, since time is running fast as if it's being chased by death, Christmas will be over. And that means I have to go back to my original layout.
I must enjoy this layout as much as I can.
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