Never trust a pretty girl with an ugly secret.

Lately, when my sister went back hometown on the first week of January, she was killing so much time of her vacation leave. From spending time with family, eating out with friends, and lastly downloading so much movies and tv series. She got the walking dead season 1, the black swan, the last airbender, easy a, etc etc etcetera. But I got hooked with this series she downloaded, Pretty Little Liars. Okey, I’m not really a big fan of US series because I hardly soak up with those too much gossiping, sex, lies, drugs, family, friends, bitches and so on. Well, aside from the Gossip Girl that made a huge hit around the world, I can say that GG was one of my favorites US tv series especially that ‘xoxo’ (But I only liked season 1 and the next seasons and the return season this year, I hardly paid attention of it na.) 

Alright, go back to PLL. She downloaded it because her friend from the US said that PLL received so much good reviews and teens now loved it. And yeah, because of this curiosity on how this show is really addicting (like GG s1), so I followed my sister’s advice, download the whole season! After 14 hours and 38 mins and 43 seconds, Pretty Little Liars season 1 is now on my drive D.

I watched the first 4 episodes today, January 16, 2011 Sunday, The feast of the Infant Jesus (Viva Senyor Santo Nino!) to kill time actually. And I must say, PLL got knocked me off my vintage wooden chair! It is really good. The show itself is very good! The cast, the story line, the thrill it gives, the friendship, the betrayal, secrets, and all. It’s ‘Pretty’ great! I can’t wait how they will discover the definite time when they will see that Alison is still haunting for them.

Oh PLL, you’re so good. Please make sure that your season 2 will be much greater!

Summary: The series based on Sara Shepard's popular teen novels focuses on four estranged best friends are reunited one year after the queen bee of the group, Alison, goes missing. When they begin to receive disturbing messages from someone named “A”, how far will they go to bury their secrets? ABC Family’s Pretty Little Liars is a relationship drama filled with fun, mystery, intrigue, and secrets. Don’t miss even one episode of this exciting new series!

PS: one of the characters, Emily is half-Filipino. And she looked like Maria Theresa Licaros (Ms Universe Philippines 2007).

Donhey: Jennifer Lopez reinvents Lambada song

Jennifer Lopez is back! Her newest single ON THE FLOOR featuring Mr Worldwide Pitbull does the Dance song a more hitting on the club. I'm pretty sure this song is the IT for the clubs. I've been playing this song as soon I downloaded it from mediafire. Its addicting! It is the "Waiting for Tonight" of the new decade! The chorus is the version of Brazilian music Lambada by Kaoma. Lalalalala! Dance the night away. Tonight we're gonna hit On the floor! 

photos credit: Merlito Designs

Christmas, Birthday, New Years Gifts! aka Wishlist.

Year of the Tiger is coming to an end and we welcome the entry of the year of the Rabbit of yet another resolutions. Resolutions that may be a leverage of goals to reach. A dream to fulfill. An obstacles to overcome and a life to treasure.

It has been a year of sweet dreams and a beautiful nightmares. Just like Gaurou (Carrie's personal assistant at the Abu Dhabi hotel) of Sex and the City 2 said to Carrie Bradshaw/Preston, " my wife and I see each other only once every 3 months. Time doesn't matter but when we see each other, It's Wonderful!" I wish that everyone sees Life as an uplifting emotion to create a harmony full of positive attitude.

As 2011 is fast approaching, may I elaborate the things that I long to have this Christmas, birthday or New year. I intent to put my birthday and new year because I know that these things may not come under my christmas tree on the eve of 25th. If none of it will be a 'dream come true' moment from someone, at least I have the full of 2011 to have it. On my own expense. *smile *laughs.

I only have 5 things in my wishlist:

5. - RICOH GXR The Interchangeable unit camera system

 

Shaking up the camera world, Ricoh has just unveiled the GXR model into its line of point & shoot cameras. The GXR’s new claim to fame is not so much its interchangeable lens format but how this process works. The camera’s lens comes complete with its very own sensor meaning that the body is essentially sensor-less. This enables sensors to be paired accordingly with the task at hand and the lens itself.

4. - SAMSUNG GALAXY TABLET

 

Put simply, the Galaxy Tab is the first post-iPad tablet that matters, because it's the first tablet that's trying to be legitimate competition. It aims to break a lot of ground. Powered by iOS's biggest rival, the Tab essentially kicks off the next generation of tablets. And, at the size of a paperback, it's one of the first to seriously test how well a seven-inch tablet really works. There's a lot riding on this thing.

3. - BOYSEN KNOXOUT PAINT

Boysen KNOxOUT is the first air cleaning paint in the world with CristalActiv photocatalytic technology. It uses light energy to break down noxious air pollutants and convert them into harmless substances. Any surface coated with KNOxOUT becomes an active air-purifying surface that helps protect people from harmful gases. Photocatalysis also provides KNOxOUT with self-cleaning, anti-bacterial and de-odorizing properties.

2. - TOM SHOES CLASSIC RED CANVAS SIZE 11

 

TOMS was founded in 2006 on a simple premise. With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One. Its a beautiful purchase for a great cause.

1. - BATANES ISLANDS

 

 

 My Dream destination, the Batanes group of Islands. The northernmost part of the republic. A serene place for renewal, discernment, and appreciation. Philippines version of native Switzerland. And I want to take pictures wearing this....

 

Dreams to fulfill. Or GIFTS to RECEIVE. Im wishing upon that twinkling star on the top of my Christmas Tree.

Starbucks brewing in CDO!

It's official. Rustan Coffee, the sole licensee of Starbucks Coffee International in the Philippines, confirmed that Starbucks CDO will have its grand opening next month. 

SB is located at Parking A of Limketkai Mall.

The structure is almost complete. Timely for next months' opening. You may say that the exterior is quite boring, but lets just say they will surprise us in their interior. Grandiloquence perhaps.!?

This is it! Starbucks is on the way. Excited for the first SB in Mindanao! Now put your hands up! :-)

From Fans to Fame...

From fans....

to Fame....


Shakey shake!

Exactly one week ago, Ms K

Exactly one week ago, Miss Kagay-an 2010 was held at The Atirum. with 12 lovely candidates vying for the prestigious title. It was a decision of two, whether to attend my company's Pop fiesta concert or watch the pageant night. Oh well, the rain didn't stop pouring that day since 3 in the afternoon, I opted to watch the pageant night just because the concert arena had to be in open air.

So here comes the big night. It started with opening prayer, cultural numbers and the opening act. The first part of the event was on hiatus. Where the crowd gone wild when VMayor Acenas zipped his way down from the 2nd level of the atrium to the pageant stage. He opened his speech and boast CdeO to be the adventure capital of the Phils (really?) and so on.... 

Okey stripped down on the core of the night. It has always been a pageant failure when there is so much plugging, killing the time, dead air segments, corny hosts icebreakers and whatsoever. I happened to comment on how the show came from 10 to 3 ratings. mygoodness. These are just my judgments.

4. The stage was like a huge mural of coral. It's like that they borrowed ocean park for a night.

3. Repetitive of the sidecourt hosts speeches. It was cyclic! 

2. The Gowns! My Goodness the gowns. The moment when the first candidate came out, I knew it its gonna be a 2009 rundown (if you know what I mean). In my opinion you just can't let the other lady wear The Same Exact Design of the other. I'm pretty sure that some of the judges are dismayed  of the long gown competition. The excitement had just gone with the wind. Remember this is a Beauty Pageant not a Fashion Show. Please. You can do better.

1. What made the Pageant night even become tedious, is the Host. He's by far the most undecided, not-ready-to-become-host-of-the-night. I feel sorry for him. Didn't the organizers brief him  days before? Because as I remember, during the 1st Q&A segment, he just made up an impromptu queries. Looking in to his papers back and forth and thinking if this would be the best question to ask. Mygoodness. You can do better.

Local Beauty Pageants or even nationals are still stucked on the old tradition. Maybe next time we should be keen enough to adopt the style of how International Beauty Pageants do their airing. Not so much flaws, quick and alert, and go down to the core. 

And good thing is, we were rooting for Ms Jeminah Ferrer to win and she did! JEM for the win! 

Latest Perspective of Ayala Mall CdeO

Shown above is the latest perspective of the proposed Ayala Mall in Cagayan de Oro City taken from City Hall…unless another one will be posted onsite in weeks to come.

Based on the latest design, the mall will still have three levels. The anchor store on the left (along Capt. Vicente Roa) is reportedly Robinsons Department Store, same with that of Abreeza in Davao. Quite interesting as clearly shown is the boutique hotel on the right rising above the mall.

The boutique hotel shown below is I think 10 storeys high and will become a landmark structure in this area.

Construction work (pile driving) will reportedly begin in October.

The latest design is better than the first two.

1st. Based on the perspective, it will be 4-storeys high, with a rotunda on the lower left and an 11-storey (or is it 17-storey?) BPO at the south end of the property.

The hotel and BPO component are fully integrated into one huge building complex. I think Ayala maximized the use of the prime lot which has been idle for so many years. It’s safe to assume that the hotel (around 10 storeys) is the one at the corner of CM Recto and Corrales Avenue while the BPO (approx. 5-6 storeys) will be at the other corner of CM Recto and Capt. Vicente Roa Street.

Well, what made me more grateful is that they will retain the two old huge trees. Those trees deserve a new owner that will be taken care of but nonetheless by the name of Ayala. Huge SMILE for Me!

 The Two Old Trees

Lets Go Green!