Reeboks

My brother and I used to share shoes and clothes. We were almost of the same size back then, and it was a healthy symbiotic relationship. Then he got married, and took with him a couple of shoes. So When he invited us to play badminton a month ago, I realized I do not have a pair of tennis shoes anymore. So naturally, I have to buy one.

It was of perfect timing that Royal Sporting House was having a big sale that time in Festival Supermall. I got this nice pair of Reeboks for a thousand bucks. Sweet!

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Can't finish The Alchemist

I've only started regularly reading books last year, starting with Dan Brown's "Angels & Demons". It was such a positive experience that I vowed myself to pick up the habit of reading books.

Yes, I finished several books before that as well. But I hated it. I was just being forced to read because my Literature grades would surely be inked in red if I don't. But that was before.

As I was searching for books to read, I decided I have to read some sort of modern day classic. Several names came to mind: John Grisham, Paulo Coelho, Tom Clancy, Anne Rice. I settled on Paulo Coelho. My friend Grace, board topnotcher and classmate for more than a decade, is a fan. Of course, "The Alchemist" was the obvious choice among his best-sellers.

But it was harder than I thought finding this book. I searched several bookstores inside the malls but to no avail, until I found this small stall outside Trinoma selling used and new books at a bargain.

I browsed through several books, with my mind set on not buying anything, until I found this little thin yellowish book covered in plastic.

Paulo Coelho. "The Alchemist". Jackpot. I bought it in a heartbeat.

That was weeks ago. And I haven't finished the little book yet. "Angels & Demons" and "Da Vinci Code" were much thicker books which I finished in a week.

No, I'm not saying that "The Alchemist" is bad. It's actually a good book. A simple and inspiring read. Nothing too fancy - just a well-thought-of genius of a book.

But it's not a compelling read for me. Maybe it's just not my alley. I'll try picking it up before sleeping and hopefully, finish it tonight.

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Cafe Bola revisited

My college friends and I were having dinner after a month of not having seen each other. Nothing new, just the usual - Friday night, Makati area. But it was not an ordinary Friday night - it was Payday Friday. And God knows how long the waiting queues are on Payday Fridays.

Glorietta restaurants were packed. With nowhere to go, I suggested National Sports Grill, even as we were trying to pinch pennies. Not all of us, after all, have graduated. But the big servings coupled with live sports (and need I say hotter than usual waitresses) would make the higher price-point worth our moolah.

But alas, it's the Wimbledon men's final. Understandably, nobody is giving up his seat.

By that time, it was already past nine in the evening. And we were starving. We came up with the consensus that any restaurant that can offer us seats would be the winner. We went to Cafe Bola upon my suggestion.

And again, Cafe Bola delivers.

It would be a sin to dine in Cafe Bola without ordering their famous Adobo Flakes and Kesong Puti rice bowl (P180). It's a generous serving of rice topped with crispy adobo flakes, kesong puti, tomato slice, and spring onion. The slightly sour kesong puti is a good foil to the salty krispy adobo flakes. I can finish this in minutes!

Cafe Bola is also know for their, what else, bolas or meatballs. The Carambola on pasta (P210) packs three meatballs (beef, chicken, and seafood) on top of spaghetti with a choice of classic tomata and peas or parmesan cream and ham sauces. It's the best way to sample the meatballs in one dish. This is incredibly filling and the mish-mash of the different flavors of the meatballs is a wonderful experience.

Of course, the ambiance adds to the experience. The red and orange interiors and circular patterns are extremely modern, while the local movie posters add that Filipino touch without the use of salakots and barongs.

I'd have to say it's one of my favorite restaurants.

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The Bellevue Manila

My niece recently went home from California to celebrate her debut here. As they are frequent guests of The Bellevue Manila, it's a no-brainer that they've decided to stage the occasion there.

It was my first time to step inside the hotel and I have to say - I'm pretty impressed! It's nice to know that such a good-looking hotel is within minutes from home.

The food boasted of fresh salad, bread, main courses, and desserts. The main courses have refined flavors. Nothing memorable, but still pretty good.

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I can't get enough of the pumpkin soup.

This painting would look good in my room.

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It pays to have generous friends

A friend of mine gave me his uncle's used Ballys. They were causing his uncle some foot problems, and no one else is of the same size.

And what do you know, I just happen to be sporting a size 7! It's about time my poor feet get a taste of luxury. Hehe.

Thank you, generous soul. I love them.

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Of shopping and Taco Bell

While waiting for a business contact to arrive, I found the time to do some quick shopping. Bought this heather grey jacket from Dean & Trent, a local brand that offers stylish men's apparel for a reasonable price. Love the color and the oversized collar cum shawl.

After that, I filled my empty tummy with Taco Bell. Nothing like Mexican fast food for brunch.

The question is, why the few branches? I was especially disappointed that the Taco Bell in SM Southmall closed down. Until now, that spot remains empty. Paging the Aranetas: will you open there again so I could get my quick fix?

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Good bread

I'm a bread lover. I prefer having bread than eating rice, even if it has more calories.

One of my favorite bread is the milk bread loaf of Le Coeur de France. It is simple, nothing fancy, but just really soft and delicious bread.

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New Golas

Bought some new kicks! I love 'em Golas. Got them for half the price too. Awesome.

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• 06:49 Even the middle-aged working ladies in the shuttle are talking about Haydengate. #
• 12:53 Lunch at Reyes Barbecue in Forum Robinsons. #
• 18:58 Reading art books in Powerbooks Live! #
• 20:56 DLSU dinner reunion at Super Bowl. #

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• 11:26 Another half day at work. I better enjoy this while I can. #
• 13:01 Car anomaly happened to an officemate. #

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• 08:50 I need to be blind and deaf right now. #
• 20:04 Watching the American Idol finale #
• 20:30 Dial Idol has Kris leading Adam by 1 percent. Hope they get it right again. #
• 20:54 Bring back the two winning singles format. Two different contestants, two different styles. #

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• 05:42 That was a terrible dream. Felt scaringly real. #
• 07:40 Hoping we'll get to work today but not the whole day. I ain't ready. #
• 07:45 Why do girls squeeze their feet on small sandals? Dangling toes are not sexy. #
• 10:25 Undergoing SQL crash course. #
• 18:24 I'm getting used to arriving home all sticky and gross. #

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• 13:51 Is this work or a month-long retreat? #
• 19:05 Can't believe I could stand dealing with javascripts before Firefox 3.5 b4 #
• 20:52 I suddenly crave for chicken inasal or any barbecued chicken for that matter. #

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• 09:07 Was able to convert yet another faulty flashlight to be AA battery-powered. #
• 12:58 Finished bathing the dog. He's running around like crazy, as usual. #

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Happiness

Money can never buy you real happiness.

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• 12:19 I will not fall prey to false promises again. #
• 19:24 My wisdom tooth is killing me. #

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• 05:38 Woke up early today. Excited for numerous reasons. #
• 07:36 I'm not liking the wishy washiness of some people. #
• 23:15 Just got back from an Angels & Demons night with my officemates. #

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• 21:04 Making a report. Must get used to this again. #
• 21:09 Need to catch up with my blogging this weekend. #

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• 13:54 Lechon for breakfast. Screw the diet. #
• 13:54 Saw: Tinda ni Citas, Antipolo's version of Tiendesitas. #
• 13:56 To Antipolo and somewhere else. #
• 14:06 Mass at Antipolo church #
• 20:36 Watching American Idol whiile doing a report #

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• 06:24 The first Ortigas shuttle is filled with noisy middle-aged women. I wanna nap ladies. #
• 08:04 Either I'm late or too early for work. #
• 13:20 Claimed my free doughnut at Krispy Kreme Galleria. #
• 15:51 CDR King does not excite me anymore like it used to. #

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• 05:40 I've got the Monday blues. #
• 10:06 Dismissal time. Loving my job. #
• 12:04 Lunch at Eastwood with my fellow EMTs. #
• 17:37 So many things to buy, so little money! #

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• 08:53 Happy Mothers' Day to all mothers. #
• 14:01 Got back from our mothers' day lunch at Sushi-ya in Alabang. #
• 18:40 Bought my dog this retractable leash. Now I don't have to run when we're walking. #

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• 10:54 To my uncle and aunt's wedding anniversary lunch. More eating. Yikes. #
• 13:15 This dog in BioResearch is begging me to buy him with his eyes. #
• 17:03 Anybody else hate Vicky Morales' voice in Wish Ko Lang? #
• 18:23 Attending mass to decongest my Sunday. #
• 19:59 Just walked my dog. Good thing he's okay since he was limping yesterday. #

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• 06:36 Crash reviewing for a quiz later. #
• 07:59 These gel heel pads from Saizen are doing wonders for my feet. #
• 08:12 Looks like I'll be playing patintero with motorcycles every morning. #
• 10:44 Has just learned how to crimp. Need to build more muscles. #
• 18:10 It would be nice if Ayala Center offers a locker service. #
• 19:54 At Kitchen in Greenbelt 3 with my highschool friends. #
• 22:23 Dessert at Fuzion Cafe. #

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• 05:50 Good morning Twitterverse. It's gonna be a long day. #
• 07:47 I think I've found the perfect commuting option. Shuttle it is! #
• 11:48 Finished lunch. Seems like I'm eating every hour. #
• 16:19 Got this shirt for a steal. Hurrah for discounted office attire. #
• 16:32 At Saizen in Galleria. Wow. So many things to buy. #
• 16:54 Found everything I was looking for previously at Saizen. And cheap at that. #

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• 07:35 I can see a trend here. Early for work, late at home. #
• 16:13 Just realized I haven't read the newspaper and Twitter for 3 days now. #
• 19:38 Just performed my first purchase at Amazon #
• 21:38 Testing tweeting from my new Sun number. #

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• 07:07 Really early at the canteen. Hitched with the parents who are going to Antipolo. #
• 08:17 I'll surely get fat in this company. #
• 22:45 Two days of work, two days deprived of sleep, and now I'm sick. #

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• 21:49 Got back from my first day and the trip back home was exhausting. #

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• 11:16 Watching Pacquiao fight online #
• 11:46 And Manny Pacquiao wins again. Man, he is something else. #

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• 09:18 I want to check out Saizen in Galleria. #
• 09:19 I want to check out Saizen in Galleria. ff.im/2vS3r #
• 21:41 Watching Internal Affairs 2 in HD #
• 21:41 Watching Internal Affairs 2 in HD ff.im/2wwkC #

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• 16:50 Watching Taken. This better be good after reading good reviews. #
• 16:50 Watching Taken. This better be good after reading good reviews. ff.im/2uEtv #
• 19:43 Finished editing my closet. Had to let go of my cap collection. #
• 19:43 Finished editing my closet. Had to let go of my cap collection. ff.im/2uOMp #
• 00:22 OMG. Swine flu now in Hong Kong. Good thing our supposed trip this weekend didn't push through. ping.fm/Y5VVy #
• 00:22 OMG. Swine flu now in Hong Kong. Good thing our supposed trip this weekend didn't push through. ping.fm/Y5VVy ff.im/2vcqn #

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• 10:21 Eating arroz caldo flavored oatmeal. Perfect for the peculiar weather. #
• 13:16 Will grill the burger even if I don't feel like eating. #
• 14:05 Wow. The Philippines ranked first in the number of cities and municipalities that participated in Earth Hour 2009, according to WWF. #
• 18:57 Planes from Mexico landed in NAIA. Scary. #
• 19:37 Oops. Not planes from Mexico, but tourists near the border of Mexico. #
• 23:59 "I can surely see Manny becoming the Philippine President one day." -Lennox Lewis. NO! #

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• 10:46 Finally got a decent upload connection. #
• 12:37 Testing the new Firefox 3.5 beta 4 #

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• 08:20 To Quiapo, Binondo, and Manila Hotel. #
• 10:29 At Ying Ying to have an early lunch. #
• 12:19 Camera out of stock in Hidalgo. Too early to be in Manila Hotel. Sitting in Luneta. #
• 17:29 Oath taking was long but fun. #

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Spread your wings like a butterfly

Someday, we will be free.

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• 14:53 I can't believe how broke I am. #

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The Palazzo

To dream is a gift to mankind.

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• 07:22 If every meal could be breakfast. #
• 11:41 Drying clothes with a hair dryer means an unprepared traveler. #
• 12:44 Lunch at Coco Lime in Subic Freeport. #
• 16:25 Heavy traffic at NLEX tollgate. Should've left Subic earlier. #
• 21:53 Internet, I've missed you. #

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City within a city

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• 06:31 Subic here we come. #
• 07:31 Uh-oh. Car trouble at the neck of NLEX. #
• 08:32 So much for fast food. Chowking at Shell NLEX is taking too long. #
• 10:50 Arrived at White Rock. #
• 14:59 Subic is really overrated. #
• 17:19 Aah. To live the lazy life. I've missed this. #
• 17:56 White Rock has the lamest cable channels. #
• 19:01 Worst service ever - White Rock. #

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Roti Mum

I've been meaning to try Roti Mum for the longest time but the idea of eating a big bun was not exactly my idea of an indulgent snack.

But how wrong am I. It was absolutely delicious. Rich coffee flavor, which I really like since I'm a coffee drinker. It's sweet and extremely soft. Probably one of the softest bread I've eaten aside from Le Ceour de France's milk loaf.

At Php 50, it's quite an expensive bread but it's so worth it. Each bun is really big. Big enough to sate a person's appetite. I'll definitely be buying this again.

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• 12:00 Plurk is totally the new IM. #
• 12:51 My brother is going to Boracay next week on a weekday. I'm having travel-envy. #
• 14:56 Preparing for my brother's surprise birthday party, which is not much of a surprise anymore. #
• 17:11 I'm thinking of building our family tree. #
• 20:33 So my brother's supposed to be surprise party was a big FAIL. #
• 21:19 Guests have arrived. I should get out of my room. #
• 00:17 Packing my bags, I'm ready to go. #
• 00:34 Good night Twitterverse. Need to get up early later. Argh. 5 hours of sleep! #

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Red Mango

Last week, I tried Red Mango in Eastwood Mall when I had an exam at IBM Business Services. The first thing I noticed was how expensive it was! I forgot the exact prices but I think my order, which was a large frozen yoghurt with blueberry and mango, was about Php 150.

But the serving was really big. Bigger than The White Hat. Still too expensive for a mid-afternoon snack. But that's what you pay for something healthy.

Anyway, it's consistency was really creamy. Not too tangy, which was disappointing. I like my fro-yo tangy so that I know it is yoghurt and not ice cream. It did feel like I was eating ice cream with fresh fruits.

Despite these negative points, I still like it. What can I say - I'm a sucker for desserts. I don't know if I'll ever return though. There's The White Hat which I like better, is less expensive, and more convenient.

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• 12:26 Good thing Friendster agreed to remove a silly but offensive account my high school friends and I created that could damage our reputations. #
• 12:53 Streamlining my online presence. #
• 19:02 Mental note: never invest in pre-need plans. #
• 20:00 How I wish OJTCareers.com was already existing when I had mine. #
• 21:21 I just realized my camera has reset its file numbering. That much photos already?! #

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• 11:39 I need to befriend government employees of every agency. #
• 11:40 I'm kinda regretting not bribing the NBI official. #
• 11:43 4 hours of waiting and no progress. 1 minute since my bribery, boom, everything finished. #
• 11:56 In Makati to drop off some shit. #
• 11:58 Yoshinoya and Pancake House are calling me. Must decide. #
• 12:03 Thank God for Burger King's charging station. #
• 14:21 Heard while walking: "Naghahabol tayo ng oras. Di tayo nagfafashion show." #
• 15:04 My AXS MRT card is malfunctioning. I have to take the bus. #
• 18:11 PLDT dsl feels like dial-up. #
• 19:43 So Jejomar Binay has joined in on the tv ads bandwagon. It's only 2009 people! #

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• 07:57 This week will be a busy one. #
• 07:57 It's raining cats and dogs. Will have to postpone my dog's vaccination. #
• 09:40 I hate our government. #

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• 06:43 Good morning Twitterverse. On my way to Ortigas. #
• 09:48 "Ma'am that's not my paper." "Oh so that's why you look slimmer in here." #

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• 13:23 Off to get my haircut. #
• 19:41 Haircut over. My body says thank you. #
• 19:41 My number at CDR King, 81. Number currently being served, 42. Insanity. #
• 19:42 Met the parents at SM Foodcourt. Trying out this new crepe store called DeeDee Sweets. Quite good. #
• 19:42 Do I sin whenever I lie to those sales agents inside the mall? #

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• 09:16 To Mall of Asia for my niece's birthday party. #
• 14:18 The SM Science & Discovery Centre was dope. #
• 14:41 At Baclaran to see the designer for my brother's wedding. #
• 15:13 Thank you for Chowking in Baclaran. Halo-halo and nai cha to the rescue. #
• 20:22 Watching Transporter 3. I know. I'm so behind. #
• 22:08 Finished watching Transporter 3. Polished as expected, but it lacked heart. #

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• 11:26 Off to Eastwood. #
• 16:45 Red Mango is love. #
• 17:06 Was that froyo or ice cream? #

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• 08:27 Amazed at SSS Alabang. Got my number in 10 minutes at most. Clean and cold office too. #
• 17:34 Watching Internal Affairs. It's good. Can be great, we'll see. #
• 22:10 Internal Affairs is poetry. Brilliant and depressing. #
• 22:11 Will now watch Slumdog Millionaire. Now to see if the hype is warranted. #

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• 08:27 Off to PRC #
• 08:44 I can't believe I'm saying this but I missed the bus commute. Or maybe the aircon is a welcome relief. #
• 10:29 Fuck the PRC. #
• 10:49 Just when my day couldn't get any worse, it just did. #
• 12:07 Definitely worse than the COE adjustments. #
• 12:37 It's nice to know there are government employees who enforce the rules. Bravo. #
• 13:35 And it got worse again! #
• 13:46 Just keeps getting worse and worse. #

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• 12:28 But can animals be gay? ping.fm/qrMch #
• 12:51 The current state of Dubai is worse than I thought. ping.fm/KK8iU #

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• 13:13 Finally after 2 hours worth of debugging. Supr Flickr 0.4 released! ping.fm/QJFSC #
• 15:42 Cousin's netbook is busted. Must be the hard drive or the screen. #
• 17:25 Having sago't gulaman, our traditional Good Friday snacks. #
• 17:39 Good Friday procession is starting, and I'm taking a shortcut. #
• 21:30 Now I'm serious. Supr Flickr 0.4 released. Install from ping.fm/sV3se #

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Supr Flickr 0.4

EDIT: I will stop releasing Supr Flickr due to copyright issues.

Supr Flickr 0.4 is released. This version fixes issues with the add-on showing JavaScript errors as well as working with sites other than Flickr.

Supr Flickr is a compilation of Greasemonkey scripts for Flickr. This add-on adds the following functionalities to Flickr:

* Adds a simple rich edit interface (Bold, Italic, Blockquote, Link) input textarea in Flickr where you can use HTML.

* Adds links to different sizes directly to a Flickr photo page, generates html code to easily copy'n paste thumbnail & description, and automatically loads your 20 most used tags when you click "Add Tag."

* It adds an icon_reply link at each of the comments under your photo (highlighted above on the left hand side). When you click on the link, the buddy icon html code will be added into the Add your comment box, where you can show nicely who your replies are directed at (see the result highlighted above on the right hand side).

* Removes any award comments from Flickr photos.

* Allows you to send your Flickr image to multiple groups.

* Display a Google Map in the Additional Information section of a Flickr photo page, if location info is available.

* Adds useful links to external services to the user sub-menu. Based on Browse by Interesting script by steeev and Scout Link by netomer.

Script Compiler by Anthony Lieuallen (http://arantius.com/misc/greasemonkey/script-compiler)

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• 20:42 Visita Iglesia stop #1: Our Lady of the Pillar #
• 21:07 Andrew E in da house #
• 22:34 Off to our last stop - Nature Church. #
• 23:18 At our traditional 8th stop, Chowking! #

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• 09:26 Thank God for Ibuprofen. #

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• 09:49 Eating oatmeal with milk and banana slices for breakfast. #
• 12:04 On my way to Guido's Wii Party! #
• 20:18 At Robinson's Otis to grab a quick bite. #
• 20:34 No student friendly restaurant there. At McDonalds in Paz St. Hhmm fastfood. #
• 22:42 So tired. Wii will definitely make you fitter. #

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Delayed

The Peak, as taken by my parents last August, 2008.

My sister and I were supposed to go to Hong Kong the weekend of May 1, Labor Day. But then due to our being both busy, we weren't able to book our tickets until prices have jacked up considerably.

So we settled to go to Hong Kong on the weekend of Bonifacio Day in late November. It's okay. The later the travel date, the more I can save. I probably should have a job by then.

But I really want to go somewhere just with my friends, without a definite itinerary, while staying in a budget hotel. I want to be a backpacker. I've always told this to my friends, but none share the same ideas. Hhmmm. Maybe I should persuade them more.

But for now, I'm more than happy to stay comfortably in a nice hotel. My sister's paying for everything.

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• 17:45 Maki and sushi for merienda/dinner. #
• 19:17 Had buttered garlic shrimp and siomai for lunch. Ube macapuno ice cream for dessert. Life is good. #

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What the future would bring

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What now?

I've been neglecting this blog for quite some time now but only because I've got more important things to attend to.

I've been reviewing for my board exam and fortunately, was able to pass it. The celebrations are done and over.

What now?

I am currently being considered to be part of Sun Cellular's engineering management trainees. During the interview, the panelists asked me one question I couldn't forget: "Are you a leader?"

All my life I feel like I've always been a follower. And a good one at that I believe. Yes, I became group leader here and there, but was I a leader of a large group? No.

And I couldn't help asking myself: "Am I mature enough to be a manager?" As I was riding on the bus home, I further examined myself. I regretted not joining as many clubs and organizations as I can during high school and college. But then again, maybe I would've failed more subjects had I joined.

But then I came to realize one thing: I feel that I want to be a leader. I feel that I am ready. It's true that I'm scared of the unknown. Scared of failing. But the desire is there.

I'll just hope that the whole me is willing.

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• 15:37 Off to my thanksgiving party. #
• 22:37 Tonight was a blast. #
• 22:43 Starbucks Southmall closes at 1030pm. Damn. #
• 22:48 Good thing the neighborhood cafe is still open. #

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• 15:06 Finally will have time to rest. Haven't done so in weeks! #

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• 06:11 On my way to Discovery Suites. May I please have my voice back? #
• 07:09 At the Magellan Function Room in Discovery Suites. It's hot in here. #
• 07:47 Breakfast at Discovery Suites. #
• 11:22 Thank God I've got a nice group. Looking forward to more Leadership Workshops. #
• 14:45 Mossimo Bikini Summit screening next door. #

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• 07:16 I'm stressed. #
• 11:57 Finished painting my bedroom door red. Now to watch some series while eating ice cream. #
• 22:00 Thank you to everyone who supported me. #
• 23:01 I will now sleep. Still got a big day tomorrow! #

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• 07:41 Whoa. I'm so out of the loop. I just learned about the Chip Tsao incident. #
• 09:15 Agenda for today: read the today's and last Sunday's paper, replace the aquarium water, bathe the dog, catch up on tv series, and meet u ... #
• 11:27 Bathing the dog - done! Cleaning the aquarium - done! #
• 14:13 Off to Southmall to eat lunch with dad. #
• 14:25 The rain has stopped. Now off to Mall of Asia. #

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• 14:57 Off to Ortigas. And I'm late! #

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• 23:06 It's over! #

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• 04:20 I went to bed at around 9pm but got to sleep at around 11pm. #
• 20:30 It's Earth Hour! #

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• 05:26 Off to attend mass. #
• 18:36 On semi-relaxed mode. #
• 20:57 Off to bed. Hopefully I can sleep soundly. #

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• 16:34 In SM Southmall, deodorants are tied to the shelves because they're being snatched. Should we blame the global financial crisis? #
• 16:42 Lexus Manila sent me a letter inviting me to test drive their cars. As if I can afford one. #
• 17:45 Do I hear thunders? Crazy crazy weather we've got here. #

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• 16:13 Max Payne 3 is now official! Woohoo! #
• 17:25 Wow! The Firefox extension I created, based on Bettr Flickr, got some reviews! Thanks Josh Lowensohn. ping.fm/KoBD4 #

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Supr Flickr!

Wow.

I'm currently really really busy but I have to blog about this. Anyway, the Firefox extension I created just yesterday, Supr Flickr, got a review!

Thanks Josh Lowensohn and to the makers of Better Flickr, where my extension is based. Also thanks to Anthony Lieuallen for his Script Compiler.

I made this extension because I noticed that Better Flickr has not been updated for a long time now, and several of it's functionalities are broken, like photo magnifier. I also wanted to add several features. So there. I hope it gets out of the Sandbox and hope it helps a lot of users.

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• 18:05 Just added myself to the wefollow.com twitter directory under: #pinoy #blogger #social #
• 22:00 Loving the Bokoma head massager. #

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• 10:20 Off to my parents' anniversary lunch. #
• 12:39 Back at good ol ATC. #
• 13:41 Razon's halo-halo is probably the best comfort food during summer. #

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• 11:31 Toothache gone. Neck pain takes over. Life is unfair. #

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• 06:28 "80% of unemployed Filipinos are in the youth sector. 40% of these attended college." #
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Boyet Fajardo: Another egotistical pig

I don't know who Boyet Fajardo is. And I don't know people who buy his fashions. But anyway if you do, then please boycott his products. Here's why.

According to this blog, which is supposedly run by Duty Free employees, Boyet Fajardo humiliated several Duty Free employees for asking him for another ID because the credit card he presented was unsigned.

So he took the "Don't-you-know-who-I-am" route.

Ugh. I really really hate egotistical and conceited pigs. We should answer them by telling the truth: no, we don't know who the fuck they are.

Here's a video of the incident.

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• 18:57 Manny P. is all about the money. #

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Earth Hour

Your Light Switch Is Your Vote by Shepard Fairey, originally uploaded by Earth Hour Global.

Earth Hour will be celebrated on March 28 at 8:30 PM. Please do your part and turn off your lights. This simple act will help us in coping with climate change.

Unfortunately for me, this falls on the night before the second day of my board examinations. I have to study, so I guess I shall use candles or lamps inside my room.

Please. Do your share. Love Mother Earth.

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• 11:53 Oh shit. Forgot to get money in my main wallet. Got 200 bucks to spend for the rest of the day. #
• 13:50 Loved the convenience of the AXS MRT card. #
• 14:01 I should've tried riding the ferry from Lawton to Guadalupe. #
• 14:41 My competition are talking about Java, C# and whathaveyou. I wonder about my future. #
• 16:03 Why would an IT company hire a non-IT graduate? Always a tough question to answer. #
• 16:24 Whew. After that interview, I'm starting to doubt my future in the IT industry. Smart, Globe and Sun, feel free to call me. #
• 18:51 Longest 5 hours of my life. What a way to waste a day. #

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• 19:20 Just came back from the "dentist". My wisdom tooth is impacted and needs to be extracted. Or so the "dentist" says. #
• 19:23 Wow. Rosanna Roces underwent a real crucifixion all in the name of art. Wow. #

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• 14:49 Trying out the new Envidia drink. Tastes funny. #
• 18:56 University of the East will ban long hair on guys. WTF? #

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Manila Ocean Park

We went to Manila Ocean Park last Saturday. It was amazing but totally packed. Would love to return when everything gets finished, with my (future) DSLR camera, and on a weekday. Yeah.

The place was great. Lots of fun. Amazing fishes and beautiful colors. Let the photos do the talking.

There's a view of Manila Bay and several docked ships. This would be great if Manila Bay was clean.

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The sunset would be amazing I guess. Starbucks and Ozeano have great views of Manila Bay. Several restaurants are opening as well. There's this Asian restaurant which intrigues me.

There's a North Park, Chowking and San Mig Cafe among others as well.

Saw a Mrs. Field's and grabbed a soft cinnamon roll cos I was starving after that long walk. Yum!

I can't wait for the H2O Hotel to open. I'm guessing it will be like Dubai's Burj Al-Arab with a view of the ocean and marine animals. But less posh of course. Now if only they really could get Manila Bay cleaned.

We then had lunch at the nearby Emerald Restaurant. Huge servings at a great price. Love their fish in tausi sauce and minced duck.

More photos of Manila Ocean Park.

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• 12:06 What's up with the weather? It's been hot and humid this week then now it's raining. #
• 21:51 Sick. Eating Campbell's. Not chicken noodle though, but cream of mushroom. #

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Crocs Mega Sale and Amici gelato

I went to the Crocs Mega Sale on Friday. I wanted to buy a Men's Santa Cruz and probably the Men's Athens or Hydro. Got there at around 2:30 PM but to my dismay, the queue was just too long! It was ridiculous!

I didn't want to stand in line in the middle of the sun. Apparently, they were only letting around 50 people in at a time. It took shoppers a total of 2 or more hours just to get their beloved Crocs.

So I just walked away and grabbed a dirty ice cream before going to SM Megamall. I kinda regret not staying in line though, as the prices were down to around Php 500 to Php 1000! I guess I have to buy the Santa Cruz at a regular price, or try checking out the outlet in Paseo de Roxas.

To console myself, I had a hazelnut gelato at Amici.

I still can't believe it only costs Php 40! I'd say best value for money gelato in the metro ever.

I just wish they open one in the South, preferably Alabang Town Center. Even better if they do in SM Southmall!

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