Tricking and Treating

Halloween is one of the anticipated time of the year in every Filipino Family. It’s the time where most of the relatives reunite against their busy schedules and plan the coming Christmas holiday.

I never cherished the time of Halloween when I was younger. I may have enjoyed it but only for the food, the candle ball making in the cemetery and the no class day. It’s only now that I truly appreciate the non-working holiday. It's a day break from the busy streets and congested area of Metro Manila.

The air here in the province is very refreshing. Being with the whole family is very heartwarming. It prepares me new positive energies when I'm back to the battlefield of my workplace. We may have a little heart problem drama c/o of my brother and his [bitch] ex but everything is still relaxing and truly a memory to cherish. 

I will be spending half of the day at the cemetery. Spending the day there brings back a lot of memories... especially those sad memories of my loved ones burial/interment. The pains are back and the next was a tear falling down my cheeks.


Originally, this post was supposed to be about how a Filipino family spends the All Soul's  Day and Halloween. But it ended up another emo post. But when I think about it... thinking about the memories of the departed loved ones and feeling sad that they can't be here with us anymore, no matter how long we spend the whole day at the cemetery... is how a true Filipino should dedicate a special day for the Soul. 

Happy All Souls Day! 

All souls are SAINTS!

Happy All Saints Day!

love, now and always, 

Pier Roxas - 8 Days Lost Hunk

Lately, we’ve been seeing a TV commercial of this hunk, Pier Roxas, asking for help about his lost memory? Pier claims that he lost his memory for 8 days and doesn't know the story behind the bruise on his face, the lipstick stain on his collar, a parking ticket, a sim card, the Nokia N8, etc. After showing off the leads to his 8 days lost memory, Pier even spray painted a number you can call to help him out.

Don’t let this hunk fool you. It’s a promotion between Nokia and Smart Gold where you get a chance to win a Nokia N8 cell phone by constructing your very own version, the most creative that it can be, of what happened to Pier in his missing 8 days memory.

Click here for the Mechanics of the contest.

Not inspired enough?

Here’s a sneak peak of the Nokia N8:

Specs: 

• 3.5 inches AMOLED screen @ 360×640 pixels
• 16 GB storage
• up to 32GB via microsSD
• 256MB RAM, 512MB ROM
• HSDPA 10.2Mbps, HSUPA 2Mbps
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• Bluetooth 2.1 w/ A2DP
• 12MP autofocus camera w/ Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon flash
• Symbian ^3 OS
• ARM 11 680MHz processor
• 3D Graphics HW accelerator
• FM Radio with RDS
• FM transmitter
• GPS w/ aGPS support
• 1200mAh Li-Po battery

The 12MP autofocus camera w/ Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon flash alone is to die for!

Market Price: 23,699 [Smart Locked]

Note: pre-order now at http://www.nokia.com.ph/own8

love, now and always, 

Halloween Weekender Guide

Have you planned what to do this halloweekend? Well, If you haven't figured out where to go... Here's a list of spooktacular events this Halloween! :)

	WHAT: Spooktacular Halloween At Sofitel WHEN: Oct 31 to Nov 2 WHERE: Sofitel Manila
	The Spooktacular Trick or Treat** will be held on the 31st of October, Sunday, from 1 to 4pm at Sofitel’s Sunset Pavilion. Magic shows and fun loot bags, exciting gifts and surprises are in store, courtesy of Häagen-Dazs, Toy Kingdom, Magnolia Chocolait, Jellyace, Selecta Moo, Swift, Suave, Zest-O, Fluocaril, Lyra, and Merit. For the young at heart, spooky cocktail concoctions are available at Spiral, such as The Swamp Dweller, Kamikaze with Blood and The Love Potion. Halloween is frighteningly fun at Sofitel! For more information, please call (632) 551.5555 exts. 1991 to 1994, or (632) 832.6993, or email at room.reservations@sofitelmanila.com.
	WHAT: Wizard and Witches at Marriott Hotel Manila WHEN: October 30 | 2:00pm WHERE: Marriott Hotel Manila
	Bring the fantasy come to life with the hippest party this spooky season. Whether you are in for a day of dining or trick or treating with the kids, Marriott Hotel Manila throws in a truly magical celebration.  For inquiries, please call call (63 2) 988-9999 or visit www.marriott.com/mnlap.
	WHAT: Cirque Festival at TriNoma WHEN: Oct 23 – 31 | 10am onwards WHERE: TriNoma Mall
	Hang around for Halloowen Fun at TriNoma Mall. Carnival Ville: Feast on an event filled with excitement, magic and tricks. Watch the arial dancers, Justin Pinon-Mentalist, Tanya Markova and Princess - Oct. 31 - 2:00pm - Activity Center Ringmaster's Photo Booth: Grab a snap shot and be part of the Ringmaster's circus acts - Oct. 23 - 31 - 3rd Level No Tricks, Just Treats: Kids in costume will get sweet treats - Oct. 31 - 10:00am to 12:00pm For inquiries, call (63 2) 901-3000 or (63 2) 901-3690.
	WHAT: Nickelodeon's Scarenival WHEN: Oct 31 | 3 to 9 pm WHERE: Mall of Asia
	If you've seen all things nasty and mean. Maybe this time you're gonna like something slimy and green. So, wear your creepiest costume and make your way to the carnival of the spooky and the kooky. For more details, please visit: www.nick-asia.com/scarenival
	WHAT: Wizards, Witches, and Wacky Wands At The CCP WHEN: Oct 31 | 4  pm WHERE: CCP Main Theater
	The Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Institute for Orchestral Development in the Philippines present the Metro Manila Concert Orchestra (MMCO) in Wizards, Witches and Wacky Wands, Enter the School of Magical Sounds and Music a Halloween family concert. The performance aims to give parents and guardians a chance to introduce their children to the symphony orchestra at an early age in a fun way. For ticket inquiries, please call the CCP Marketing Department at 832-1125 loc. 1405/1406 or CCP Box Office at 832-3704. Tickets are also available at TicketWorld outlets at 891-9999. You may also check the CCP website at www.culturalcenter.gov.ph
	WHAT: Spooktacular Bazzzar WHEN: Oct 30 to 31 | 10am to 7pm WHERE: NBC Tent Bonifacio Global City
	Great finds at the Spooktacular Bazaar at the NBC Tent.
	WHAT: Hard Rock Café Halloween: Heroes and Villains WHEN: Oct 30 | 5 pm WHERE: Hard Rock Café Makati
	Come as your favorite DC Comics or Marvel Comics superhero/villain characters, join the costume contest, and get the chance to win Php10,000 in cash! Aside from the costume contest, there will be fun and games, and of course, music! Entrance is free for those who will arrive in costume,* otherwise, the cover charge is Php400.00, inclusive of 1 drink. For inquiries, please call Hard Rock Café Makati at 8934661-64.  *NOTE:  For those who are not participating in the costume contest, you don't need to wear a comics heroes/villains costume to enter the event for free; any costume will suffice, but of course, you are encouraged to stick to the theme.

love, now and always, 

Unconditional Love

My life I owe her.

Happiness I give her. 

Dreams I make for her.

Love I show her. 

I tell my mother I love her every single day. 

Today it's different... 

Not juts telling... 

But SHOWING... 

I Love you  Mama next to God... 

Happy Birthday. 

love, now and always, 

Easy A: Let's not and say we did

When this trailer was posted on my FB wall with the message, "look at Amanda Bynes", I quickly hit the play to see what the story is all about. I am a fan of Amanda Bynes. I love her movies: What a girl wants, She's the Man, Sydney White, etc. I thought she got the lead role in this movie, but this time she's playing something different from her old roles.

Easy A is a movie about a High School girl--Olive--that turned her boring school life to excitement the day when she told a little white lie  about losing her virginity to help out her gay friend.

After the LIE, lot's of the school's underground gays wanted Olive's help. Though Olive's intentions are noble, people from the school started hating and judging her. As a means to cope with the rumor mill (inspired by Nathanial Hawthorn's Scarlet Letter and peer suggestion), Olive embroiders a red "A" on her entire wardrobe.

Starring: Emma Stone, Penn Badgley, Amanda Bynes, Dan Byrd, Thomas Haden Church

Directed by: Will Gluck

Genres: Romance, Comedy

Release Date: September 17, 2010

DVD Release Date: December 21, 2010

Don't expect too much about the Movie--it's a classic about high school life film. Just enjoy the  theatrical watch, the comedy, the fun, the faking and be high school all over again.  Hey! It's been awhile since we had a memorable HS Flick like Clueless and Mean Girls, so better enjoy this ONE! 

High school: first kisses, raging hormones, mean girls, and trying to fit in. Find them all on EASY A, a cool teen comedy coming to cinemas Nov 10. - Columbia Pictures PH

Links: 

Movie Site * Columnbia Pictures PH * Columbia Pictures FB * The Internet Movie Database

 
love, now and always, 

Publish Post

Are You Runway Ready?

WHAT: Runway Productions presents Philippine Fashion Week Spring Summer 2011 

WHEN: Oct 26 – 31 | 1pm – 11pm 

WHERE: SMX Convention Center, MOA [Function Rooms 2-4]

Note: There are AFTER PARTY every event day. But, I think it's strictly invitational. If you are part of a guestlist of some brands/Designers, just ask them during the registration if you can go to the after party as well. 

For more information, please call Runway Productions at 836-48-68 or log on to http://www.philippinefashionweeklive.com 

Special thanks to Sir Azrael [of www.azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com] and Ms. Alma Cala-Buenviaje [of http://almabuenviaje.blogspot.com] for the RSVP. *hugs*

love, now and always,

For Well Heeled People, Places, Passion...Fashion!

First, answer this QUIZ.

Sassy Slip-on

You're the Sassy type! No matter what you don't let anyone trample over you! You are independent and no one's second choice, go girl!

And this ONE too.

the love of high heels quiz Your Result: Heel Diva You have a true love for the look, feel, affection and experience of high heels. You read the magazines and look for the latest fashions on tv. You find it hard to walk through the mall without taking a look at the heels being offered. If you could you would possibly shop for heels weekly if you don't already. The higher and sexier the better in a lot of cases but not the law for you. You are intrigued by those who admirer your heel appeal and experience joy when you see others intrigued by your wearing your heels! You cannot remember a week without have worn heels.
Heel Fetish
Heel Lover
Heel Admirer
Heel
the love of high heels quiz Quiz Created on GoToQuiz

There are different kinds of shoes for different occasions and people. I love heels and among my favorites are the wedges and cone heels. 

What about you? What are your favorites among these?


Different Women Shoe Styles
Ankle Straps

An ankle strap shoe has one or multiple straps that, as the very name suggests, fasten around the ankle. Straps can include laces, ribbons and other material to wrap around the lower part of the leg.

Ballet Flats

Also known as ballerina flats, the ballet flats have been inspired from ballet shoes and have become useful for women of all shapes and sizes. A ballet flat is a flat heeled, enclosed shoe, almost like a slipper. It is easy to slip on and is available in different designs and shapes, with beads, jewels, fringes and flowers.

Kitten Heels

Kitten heels have a thin-based low heel that tapers sharply to a narrow base. The heel is usually 1.5 inches or less and is slightly set in from the back of the shoe. These shoes combine comfort with a little bit of extra height and go well with most outfits.

French Heels

French heels are shoes with a medium height, having a curved heel that is somewhat chunkier than a Kitten heel.

Mary Janes

A Mary Jane reminds you of your school days, as it is like the round-toed, low-heeled shoe that children wear to school. A distinctive feature of Mary Jane is the single or double strap that crosses the middle top of the foot. It comes in varying heights and styles.

Mules

A mule is covered in the front, just like a normal shoe and the back is open. It is easy to slip on and comes in various heights and different heel shapes.

Pumps

Pumps are low cut shoes that surround the foot without any fastenings. They are available in leather, micro fiber and other fabrics.

Peep Toes

A peep toes shoe is open at the tip of the toes, to show part of the toes, but not the whole toe line. The opening of the shoe is small and rounded or wedge shaped.

Platform Shoes

Platform shoes are thick soles that sit under the front part of the foot and are combined with wedges, chunky heels or stilettos. They are known as platform wedges, when they are combined with a wedge heel.

Sandals

Sandals are shoes with open toes and backs, with single or multiple straps for fastening. A number of sandal designs are available, depending on the type and material of straps and height of heels.

Sling-backs

Sling backs are a cross between a mule and a full shoe. They have a strap that connects the sides and back to the front of the shoe, instead of a closed back. They come in varying heights and can have open toes or a fully closed front.

Stiletto Heels

Stilettos or spiked heels refer to high heels that are pointy and thin. The slender and very feminine heels can be as high as 6 inches.

Wedge Heels

A wedge is based on the same shape as a triangular door-stop. The heel extends from the back of the shoe to right under the foot, thus running in a wedge shape from back to front. Wedges come in different heights.

Oh, there's alway a room

for another pair of shoes!!!

love, now and always, 

2010 Barangay & SK Elections

Nothing will beat the Presidential elections but it was also fun voting for the people nearer and closer to your heart in the Barangay and SK Elections. 

It wasn't my first time voting for the Barangay and SK Elections. But what's odd is that why do I feel like it's my first time voting for this? I couldn't remember who I voted, where I voted... But I'm pretty sure I already experienced voting for this level. 

Anyways, I already have the list of people who I will be voting. Of course, just like the Presidential elections, our family have a solid vote to this one. The family that prays together, votes together. Vote of one, vote of all. 

PEACEFUL BARANGAY AND SK ELECTIONS TO EVERYONE! 

love, now and always,