realization of the day

Today, each of our creations is a tribute of what we have learned along the way. Every object represents corrected versions of a multitude mistakes, re-takes, and missteps. They are refinements of what we have been through our trials. A true collection of lessons from experience. - 01.14.10 Thursday 10:26pm

Kris Aquino-Yap broke her silence

Actress-TV host Kris Aquino has broken her silence on news reports saying she made a scene outside the house of an alleged girlfriend of her hubby, star cager James Yap, last Wednesday on the buzz 1/17/2010 

 

You know who’s looking fine tonight? Seth Mosakowski.

Karen: You know who’s looking fine tonight? Seth Mosakowski.
Gretchen: Okay, you did not just say that.
Karen: What? He’s a good kisser.
Gretchen: He’s your cousin.
Karen: Yeah, but he’s my first cousin.
Gretchen: …Right.
Karen: So, you have your cousins, and then you have your first cousins, and then you have your second cousins…
Gretchen: No, honey, uh-uh.
Karen: That’s not right, is it?
Gretchen: That is so not right.

Photo of the day: Gossip Girl (kiddie version)

serena dal rimple & nate the kiddo

Ampatuan's Webster dictionary

i am not a lexicographer, but let me add some words to your english vocabulary (im not sure, though, if this is something original):

ampatuate (verb, -ing, -ed) -- to kill brutally without any feeling of remorse and to deny such act of brutality
ampatuating (noun) -- the feeling of being brutally killed by someone
ampatuation (noun) -- the thought of brutally killing someone

kayo na bahalang mag-dagdag... basta ang root word ay "ampatuan".

*disclaimer. found this from emmanuel's multiply site

Photo of the day: Panda or Dog?

unsa man gyud ka? hehehe

Megan Fox the new face of Armani 2010

Raven-haired Megan Fox shows us why she was voted 2009’s Sexiest Actress (albeit also it’s worst) in her debut campaign as the face and body of high-end Italian fashion house Armani.

Megan succeeds muse predecessor Victoria Beckham in a series of black-and-white ads for the Spring 2010 Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans collections.

Mindanao's biggest mall to rise in CDO

 

 

Below is the full text of the news article by Len Velasco of Business Week Mindanao:

THE biggest mall in Mindanao is soon to rise in Cagayan de Oro. Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) said they will start the construction of the P4.5 billion Ayala Mall and Business Center at the heart of the bustling Cagayan de Oro’s business district this year.

The new shopping mall, which will be constructed in its newly-acquired property at Claro M. Recto Avenue (fronting Gaisano Mall), will be ALI’s biggest mall in Mindanao, much bigger than Davao City’s P3 billion Ayala Mall set to be completed by 2012.

Cagayan de Oro city mayor Constantino Jaraula said this is the biggest investment of the company on the island of Mindanao.

“Once completed, this Ayala Mall, the biggest in Mindanao, would make the city the major shopping destination and further boost Cagayan de Oro as a haven for investment,” Jaraula said.

Cagayan de Oro is home to the country’s biggest malls. SM City has established its P1 billing mall at the uptown Upper Balulang; world class Limketkai shopping complex is continuing its expansion with more malls, hotels, and business establishments under construction; Ororama Mega Store is undergoing renovation after it was struck by fire last year; among others.

Aside from more investment opportunities it may ring, it will also provide job for thousands of jobless residents of the city and neighboring provinces, Jaraula said.

The city government has already given the company a go signal to start the construction phase of the project even as their papers are yet to be completed.

In 2006, Ayala Land Inc. also launched Alegria Hills, the 53-hectare high end residential subdivision that lies 240 meters above sea level and approximately eight kilometers from the city proper. It is the first phase of a master planned 200-hectare property that straddles Brgys. Indahag, Macasandig and Camaman-an.

The project is a joint undertaking of ALI and joint development partners Manny Boniao and Ricardo Murillo. Started by the Boniao couple as a land banking project in 1993, they were joined by Mr. Murillo 20 years ago when he also became convinced of the development potential of the property.

Mr. Boniao cited the city government’s South Diversion Road and Emmanuel Pelaez bridge as concrete evidence of the city government’s all-out support for the project.

“Although this initiative was already in the drawing boards of previous administrations, it was former Mayor Vicente Emano who actually implemented it as a strong show of support for investors,” Mr. Boniao said.

Jaraula said that Ayala’s move indicates the company’s confidence in the city’s vibrant economy.

Other ALI high-end residential projects include Ayala Alabang, Dasmarinas Village, Forbes Park Makati, Ayala Westgrove Heights, Ayala Greenfield Estates, Amara, Ayala North Point, The Residences at Greenbelt, One Serendra and Anvaya Cove.

By LEN VELASCO, Reporter

from Business Week Mindanao

photo credits: Progress Watch CDO

Burlesque

 

For her big-screen debut, Christina portrays an ambitious small town girl with a big voice who moves to Los Angeles and takes a job as a dancer at a burlesque club run by Cher. Opens November 2010!

70%!

Apparently 70% of women wear the wrong bra size. 70%! Even if you’ve been professionally measured, chances are you’re STILL not wearing the correct size. LRG!

photo credit: Beaut.ic, the Irish beauty blog

Photo of the day: Taba ching-ching

huggable! Ü

Photo of the day: Before & After

see, first impression wont always last. hehehe

Green Tea Coke, Leaf Pepsi

Why not? Coke comes in various flavors, or versions if you want to call it that. We have the regular Coke, then we have Coke Light, and then there is Coke Zero. I personally prefer the regular (REAL) Coke, but hey, each to his own, right?

Katsuya Sato, the spokesman for Coca-Cola Japan Co., said this “new” Coke is going to have some tea antioxidants called catechins. Adding the catechins to the soda will not only give it the benefits that antioxidants normally give, but also provide a tea-like aftertaste.

Pepsi will fire back with their own odd-yet-superb combination drink of their own, Pepsi Shiso, which incorporates Pepsi and a leaf called Shiso. All I know is that I need these two drinks in my belly, specially if its weird or new to me

Dolphins slaughtered in Japan

There is a new film that is already stirring up a lot of controversy. When films are released for the whole world to see and they target the culture of a nation, controversy is sure to come with it. This new film is dubbed “The Cove,” and it focuses on some practices of Japanese fishermen.

Based on what the film portrays, Japanese fishermen allegedly lure wild dolphins into a hidden secret cove in Japan. According to activists, these dolphins are then captured for sale to amusement parks and for food as well. The Cove is actually a documentary which follows the pursuits of a group of activists led by Ric O’Barry. He is in fact an ex-dolphin trainer and he used to be in the TV series Flipper.

The film is already shown in the United States but, unsurprisingly, no release date has been announced for Japan. The Japanese government maintains its stance that they are not doing anything wrong and that have not been doing anything wrong. More so, they have also cited cultural differences as the reason behind the misunderstanding.

In spite of this official stand, critics and audiences have already given the film a lot of praise. In fact, it won the audience award at the Sundance Film Festival. The goal of the activists is to shut down the cove for good and to save the dolphins.

I have not seen the movie myself, but I would like to. At least if I do, I can judge it for myself.

Hit me that Pillow

This cute Postcard Pillow that is available from Olive’s shop on Etsy is a great personalized present. Each 14″ x 11″ pillow is customized to your specifications, including message address and post office cancel. This pillow it’s made of eco bamboo white cotton and it will come completely customized down to the the red canceling stamp that will read the name of your hometown. Each message will be handwritten just like the real thing.

If you are a true Apple fanboy/girl here is a piece of bedding design that should be ideal for you. These iPod Touch themed bedding come complete with duvet and pillow cases which have a really unique and cool design. The Ipod Touch themed bedding is perfect for those of you who want to sleep on a giant iPod Touch! This iPod Touch themed Bedding was available from Ellos for 349 Krona(about $49). I just checked out the product page, now it is sold out right now. If these Ipod touch themed bedding were available would you put them on your bed ?

source:  Fresh Home

Photo of the day: LANGAW

baby: mommy whats this on my nose? mommy: its a fly! baby: ooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhh

Preview Cover January-February 2010

Jinkee Pacquiao shines in January Preview 2010 issue

 

with twin sister Janet Jamora

Jinkee with the Preview crew

source: StyleBible

photo of the day: eyes

how adorable their eyes are! they can even interchange eyes without spotting any difference!

Japan's most beautiful vs. Philippines' most beautiful

Hiroko Mima, Kurara Chibana, Riyo Mori, and Sun Lee (Korea)

Japans Most Beautiful (that's according to me.hehe) These Japanese Girls are previous beauty queens. Hiroko 2005 Ms. Universe Japan (di ako sure. hehe) Kurara Ms. Universe First Runner-Up 2006, Riyo Miss Universe 2007, Sun Ms Universe Korea 2008.

Judy Ann Santos, Gretchen Barretto, Ruffa Guttierrez, and Claudine Barretto-Santiago.

Filipina Actresses. The faces of Pantene Philippines

Madel & Beki

Dearest Madel & Beki

          
January 7 is the day today, I know its special because its the date where you both bore in this world by your mothers. Both of you are very close to my heart even though we dont see often specially that we have our own horizons now.

          
To Madel, my distant cousin but it seems like your the closest one. Thank you because you've been part of my life, thank you for the thoughts that you shared long before when we were together as student leaders in school and thank you for letting me know that we're cousins! Now, you're taking another step closer to your dreams. Im so proud of you. And I cant wait to see you march after your Masters in Barcelona. We'll see each other soon.

         
To Beki, my successor, my friend, our mother. You are always tease as 'mother beki' because what you are showing to us is the character of what a mother is, minus the age. And also you've grown into someone that is willingly to take charge of future endeavors in our society.  You are not just a smart student, but also a great leader and a loving friend. As you enter womanhood, embrace the year with full of grace and wit but never forget the poise. From what you said in your facebook status, "saying goodbye to teenage years" is a remark that you are welcoming your year with balance of life. Take charge Bek, make yourself inspired to continue inspiring others. i love you dear.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY     MADEL & BEKI

4 of the country's Beautiful Girls in one pic, Priceless!

Solenn Heusaff, Anne Curtis, Angel Locsin, Georgina Wilson (My Idol!) & Christian Bautista. These Beautiful girls are part of Christian B's latest MV Beautiful Girls! excited!

AVATAR surges past $1Billion, is fastest ever

Blockbuster photo release by 20th century Fox shows the chracter neytiri, voiced by Zoe Saldana (center stage), in a scene from James Cameron's science-fiction epic "Avatar."

Hollywood blockbuster 'Avatar' surged to a box office haul of more than $1 billion globally on sunday, faster than any other movie in history, an industry tracker reported.

Aided by consecutive holiday weekends and pricey 3-D tickets, total domestic sales for the science fiction epic reached $352 million and an eye-popping $670 million internationally, according to estimated figures by Exhibitor Relations.

The astronomical performance since the movie's debut 18 days ago has already sealed its reputation as one of the most impressive box office performers of all time.

"It was the fasteest ever to the $1 billion-mark," with "Avatar" now the third biggest grossing film ever, behind "Titanic" (1997) and "The Return of the King" (2003), the final movie in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, box office analyst Chad Hartigan of Exhibitor Relations told AFP.

"Avata" tells the story of paralyzed war veteran Jake Sully, who is sent on a mission from Earth to the planet Pandora, where he falls in love with a blu humanoid named Neytiri of the alien Na 'vi race.

Its new year's weekened ticket sales of $68.3 million easily set a domestic record for the biggest-ever third weekend sales of $66.4 million for "avatar" at IMAX. also broke the record for the mega-screen format, according to hollywood.com.

"It was expected to do well not this well." Hartigan said.

Optimistic estimates hovered around $350 million domestically over its total run, "But to have that already in 17 days is ridiculous." Hartigan added.

"At this point the sky seems to be the limit." "Avatar" is director James Camero's first film since the 1997 Oscar-winner "Titanic." which became the highest grossing film of all time.

His latest masterpiece became the most expensive film ever made, at up to $500 million.

source: Philippine Daily Inquirer Tuesday January 5, 2010

Die in Glamour

We know death is inevitable. And we know that Death speaks the last moment we will share to our love ones. Just recently, I asked myself, 'what if we die beautifully', this would make our last hour of our life at least less unpleasantly looking. Im sure this would make us ready for the next world in complete get-up and beautiful to take the red carpet.

wear glamorous gown, fix your hair, and put some elegant make-up.  mmm interesting.

This is Evelyn Mchale, her death dubbed as The Most Beautiful Suicide. She leap off from the observatory deck of the Empire State Building in May 1, 1947.

The photo ran a couple of weeks later in Life magazine accompanied by the following caption:

"On May Day, just after leaving her fiancé, 23-year-old Evelyn McHale wrote a note. 'He is much better off without me ... I wouldn't make a good wife for anybody,' ... Then she crossed it out. She went to the observation platform of the Empire State Building. Through the mist she gazed at the street, 86 floors below. Then she jumped. In her desperate determination she leaped clear of the setbacks and hit a United Nations limousine parked at the curb. Across the street photography student Robert Wiles heard an explosive crash. Just four minutes after Evelyn McHale's death Wiles got this picture of death's violence and its composure."

fierce 2010

Going further in the year of the Tiger means alot to face in the months to come. Be it simple, crazy, difficult, fun, hard, deathly and unique circumstances will bash in. Since it is the year of the Metal Tiger, expect 2010 will be fierce enough to carry on its profile. It will be more dramatic. The drama that our lives will take in, breathe in, and live in.