tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43993997802711962662024-03-08T18:22:39.344+08:00:♥: The adventures and misadventures of SuperJOYCE :♥:<br><center>♥*♥*♥ ♥*♥*♥ ♥*♥*♥ ♥*♥*♥ ♥*♥*♥<i> my thought "BABBLES"...</i> ♥*♥*♥ ♥*♥*♥ ♥*♥*♥ ♥*♥*♥ ♥*♥*♥</center>Joyce Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13285275698639160379noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399399780271196266.post-87403475701159161972011-01-28T22:54:00.006+08:002011-01-29T00:40:18.342+08:00Sparkling Pearly Whites<div style="text-align: justify;">Everyone wants to achieve that "Close-Up Smile". Who wouldn't want to flash a nice set of teeth, right?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was 2006 when I started wearing braces. There was really no problem with my teeth except that my bite needed to be corrected. The problem was I had an open bite - the main reason why I had a hard time pronouncing "s" and at the same time, opening Cheese Curls - using my teeth. HAHAHA!<br />
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Most people think that wearing braces is just for "porma" purposes. Well I must say it's a commitment. Why? It's not easy. It is awfully painful at the beginning (so tight, you'll feel like you were punched on the teeth plus you'll get sores too!) Adjustments are done once a month by the way. You'll also have a hard time eating.<br />
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Below are my pictures then and now. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Joan and Jai at the 24 Oras News Room some time in 2005</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flashing a nice smile with Josh at the Bonifacio High Street ;)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I am perfectly happy with the results of wearing braces. It was all worth it!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">S M I L E!!! <span style="font-size: large;">☺☺☺</span></div><br />
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PS: Retainers should be always next to braces. ;))Joyce Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13285275698639160379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399399780271196266.post-5424479701299560692010-12-11T16:41:00.065+08:002010-12-11T17:16:00.415+08:00iPod Touch 4G: A Quick Glance<div style="text-align: justify;">For a music lover like me, having a gadget you can bring anywhere and which let's you play and store music is a piece of cake. But having more than that, you'll simply have a true "State-of-the-Art" fun. That's what I have with my iPod Touch 4G.<br />
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<b><span style="color: hotpink;">Here are just some of its features:</span></b></div><span style="color: hotpink;"></span><br />
<ul style="text-align: justify;"><li> <i style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>FaceTime</b></i><span style="color: #ead1dc;"> </span>- The "Skype" like feature of iPod which enables video calling with another iPod 4G or with an iPhone 4. <br />
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</ul><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li> <i style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>2 Cameras</b></i><span style="color: #ead1dc;"> </span>- Double the fun with 2 cameras located at the front and the back. Front camera for you and the back camera which focuses on what's in front of you. This let's you switch cameras anytime between video calls. You can also take pictures and capture scenes via video recording. <br />
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<li><i style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>Retina Display</b></i> - The highest resolution among iPod screens ever. Images and texts are crisp and are stunningly sharp. You can watch your favorite movie from the 3.5 inch wide screen Retina Display. <br />
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<li><i style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>HD Video Recording and Editing</b></i> - When you have your iPod touch with you, you're always ready to capture great moments and edit it right then and there. <br />
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<li><i style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>Game Center</b></i> - This let's you play games with friends, compare scores and game rankings. It let's you expand your social gaming network.<br />
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<li><i style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>Safari Web Browser</b></i> - Visit your favorite site. All you need is Wi-Fi and your IPod 4G.<br />
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<li><i style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>iBooks</b></i> - Save good reads on your iPod and download books from iBookstore. Bookworms now becoming eBookworms. <br />
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</ul><div style="text-align: justify;">This is one cool gadget you can give a loved-one or yourself for Christmas. =)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/290/7A859DEBC9D09E6BCE27D3D05AA6EED0.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a></div>Joyce Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13285275698639160379noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399399780271196266.post-46092626198743305552010-11-04T20:16:00.003+08:002010-11-06T00:22:35.568+08:00That Plastic Card<div style="text-align: justify;">I got my personal credit card this year and I can pretty much say that I am enjoying the benefits of it. Considering the fact that this is my first one, I made sure I understand things I need to know more than that of just swiping. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ikr4FlrN6wg/TNKc9PFVrYI/AAAAAAAAAPY/z03kSzURpe4/s1600/credit-card.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ikr4FlrN6wg/TNKc9PFVrYI/AAAAAAAAAPY/z03kSzURpe4/s320/credit-card.jpg" width="320" /></a>For a starter, I applied for a VISA HSBC Classic Card. There are so much things I considered before ending up with what type of card I will be getting and to what bank I will be applying. My sister is currently using a VISA Citibank Credit Card. Aside from finance charges, annual fees and so on, she told me that I should be looking for one which I can use not just here but also abroad. There are so many banks which offer such, but I chose HSBC since it is a well-known worldwide bank which means it can be accepted internationally.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Some may be afraid of signing up or getting one because they don't want to be buried of debt because of fear of interests. But let me tell you this. That can never ever happen if you pay full, and ON (much better if before) TIME. And also, before you go on swiping, think. Do you need what you are buying? Can you afford to pay it? One must swipe WISELY.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Credit card before is only a "social status symbol". But as of today, I can say that it has evolved from that, to a necessity. Having one is very convenient. Plus with your wise spending, you also get to enjoy perks from your card issuer like free movie pass, pizza, a Starbucks drink or gift certificates and even 0% interest on some purchases.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
Paying in full and on time means obtaining a good credit card history. This is what financial institutions use when for instance you will be applying for loans from banks. So we cannot take that for granted.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
Having a credit card is a convenience and a curse. Convenience for responsible users and a curse for over spenders and late payers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So what's up with me these days?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<li><b>Adjustment with my new work schedule</b></li>
</span> Yes, I have a new work schedule. From 10am-7pm with a Monday-Tuesday rest day, I have now been moved to 6am-3pm Saturday-Sunday rest days! Yihaaaaaaw! Its not easy waking up 3:30 in the morning everyday but this means more time with family and friends, especially on weekends.. =) I am enjoying and <b style="color: yellow;"><u>ADJUSTING</u></b> to this schedule until we were informed yesterday that there will be another shift bidding. What? Did I hear it right? I haven't been through with the body clock adjustment curve and another adjustment is yet to come. Oh well... </ul><br />
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<li> <b>JD Power and Associates Week</b></li>
</span> Or should I say JD Power Associates month??? =) One week turned almost one month. Our center is being evaluated to gauge our customer service skills, client knowledge and courtesy to the customers. And in line with this, I am one of the priority representatives in attending to calls. Tell you, its not easy. On the brighter side, we passed the evaluation and if we pass the on site audit, this will be our account's 5th recognition in customer satisfaction excellence. This calls for a celebration! TEEEHEE! =)</ul><br />
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<li><b>Gu Jun Pyo</b></li>
</span> I know I am a year late! Its only now that I watched this awesome Korean adaptation of the popular Japanese manga Hana Yori Dango, Boys Over Flowers. Better late than never. The entire cast is adorable. Locations and props and clothes used are superb that's why this series became a hit. And I am soooOOO digging Lee Min Ho. =) I am watching this at <a href="http://mysoju.com/">mysoju.com</a> and I am about to finish. Yehey!!! </ul><ul></ul><ul><b></b></ul><ul><b><span style="color: hotpink;"> </span></b></ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
And you? What's new? Keep me posted. =)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ascorbic acid is the generic name for Vitamin C. It is an essential nutrient which is an antioxidant and which also helps maintain healthy gums and prevent diseases like Scurvy.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fern-C is my current vitamin. Unlike the ordinary Vitamin C which is acidic, Fern-C is alkaline based which means it can be easily absorbed by the body. The acid based ones cannot be taken with an empty stomach and is not advisable for persons with ulcer.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">With how stressing life can be, nothing is more rewarding than being healthy. Vitamin C is essential, but I am not saying it is enough. We must eat healthy and of course live a healthy lifestyle. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Always keep in mind that our health is wealth. =)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/290/7A859DEBC9D09E6BCE27D3D05AA6EED0.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a></div>Joyce Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13285275698639160379noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399399780271196266.post-14962974046306071782010-10-05T19:14:00.000+08:002010-10-05T19:14:22.210+08:00Miracle of Giving Fool<div style="color: cyan; text-align: justify;"><b>Synopsis / Plot </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Ji-ho is a promising pianist, studying and playing abroad for years. But one night she had a stage fright and never recovers. In despair, Ji-ho comes home and meets her old classmate Sung-ryong.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Once a very bright boy, Sung-ryong had an accident and now he is in late 20's with the mind of a six year old. He is very forgetful, but he has never forgotten his first love Ji-ho. Other half of Sung-ryong's dumb mind is occupied with his only family, younger sister Jee-in. To take care of her, Sung-ryong sells toasts in front of Jee-in's school. But Jee-in is embarrassed of her idiotic brother and ignores him.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>And Sang-soo is Sung-ryong's old friend who understands Sung-ryong's innocent mind. But he inevitably falls to the world of gangsters. Ji-ho is still in her slump, Jee-in falls sick and Sang-soo gets involved in a blo</i>ody <i>dispute. But all of their agonies are miraculously saved by Sung-ryong in a way nobody has foreseen.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<span style="color: cyan;"><b>My verdict:</b></span><br />
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I love how romance, drama and a bit of comedy had been mixed into this 103 minute-movie. Unlike most of Korean movies, this is fast paced. You'll never get bored with long dragging drama scenes. You'll be moved by many touching scenes showing how loving of a person Sung-ryong is.<br />
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Playing the challenging role of Sung-ryong, <a href="http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Cha_Tae-hyeon.php">Cha Tae-hyeon</a> showed his versatility as an actor . I have seen a couple of his movies and I can say, he portrays his role very well. By the way, he is also the guy who played Kyeon-woo in the movie "My Sassy Girl".<br />
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This is a must see. You'll laugh, cry and be touched by how Sung-ryong became a miracle...<br />
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You may visit <a href="http://www.asiatorrents.com/index.php?page=torrent-details&id=5d1aae7781cabaea5caf2ef46750a36e36aa9dd4">www.asiatorrents.com</a> to download the full movie.<br />
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Enjoy. =)</div><div style="color: white; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: white; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/290/7A859DEBC9D09E6BCE27D3D05AA6EED0.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a></div>Joyce Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13285275698639160379noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399399780271196266.post-26445733529810780552010-10-03T17:48:00.002+08:002010-10-03T23:02:53.198+08:00Soju Overload!<div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For the past few nights, I have been getting less than 6 hours of sleep. The culprit is Soju. Or should I say MySoju. No. I'm not referring to the Korean beverage. I mean <a href="http://www.mysoju.com/">MYSOJU.COM.</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">MYSOJU.COM is a website where you can find loads of old and new Korean dramas and films. This is where I currently watch <a href="http://www.mysoju.com/boys-before-flowers/">Boys Before Flowers</a>. Yes, it's only now that I get to watch this completely. And I regret it! So thanks to the website, I appreciate Gu Jun Peo, Geum Jan Di and the Korean version of F4 so much more. Now I understand their phenomenon! HAHAHA! :))</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you're one of the many Korean drama and movie lovers like me, visiting the site will definitely be a treat. :)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Annyeong!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/290/7A859DEBC9D09E6BCE27D3D05AA6EED0.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /> </a></div>Joyce Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13285275698639160379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399399780271196266.post-22217710231285656182010-09-25T16:45:00.007+08:002010-09-26T17:21:01.142+08:00The Tragedy That Was ONDOY...<div style="text-align: justify;">September 26, 2009 - Tomorrow marks the year after the tragic typhoon Ondoy.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was going to work and everything seems to be normal that morning. It looked like any ordinary gloomy, rainy weather. Little did I know that this rain could drown almost the entire Metro Manila (a month worth of rain poured that day according to PAG-ASA).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the typhoon, seeing the news on TV, I was saddened by what had happened to many of our fellow Filipinos especially in the Marikina and the Rizal area. People lost their houses and hard-earned belongings. And the saddest is, some lost loved-ones. Many died.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Looking back, I can't help but feel the same sadness I felt last year. It is a traumatic memory. But more importantly, it is the lessons I (WE) have learned from it that really matters. As how the saying goes, "Stand up and pick up from where you fell down."</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This has really been an eye-opener for all of us. Why? Ondoy is just one of the "signs". Our mother nature is taking its toll on us because we did not take care of her. We now experience how abnormal our weather and the calamities can be -- La Niña, El Niño, tsunami, earthquakes and hurricanes here and there. Let's protect nature as it has nourished us. It is not yet too late.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Secondly, this event has taught me to live simply. Whatever we have here on earth is temporary. We can lose it at any time. Just a snap from God and all's gone - only He knows when. Life should not be dwelt on earthly things but must be focused on having a good spiritual and moral well being.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is life. Let's all move on but let's not forget what this tragedy has taught us. Let's just be prepared for the things that are in store for us.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr align="center"><td class="tr-caption"><b><span style="color: hotpink;">Ondoy leaves the Philippines </span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://midfield.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/ondoy-leaves1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i style="color: cyan;"><span style="font-size: large;">"There's a rainbow always after the rain... " </span></i></b></div><br />
God bless the Philippines, God bless the world...<br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/290/7A859DEBC9D09E6BCE27D3D05AA6EED0.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a>Joyce Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13285275698639160379noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399399780271196266.post-61457583718409403432010-09-19T18:37:00.007+08:002010-09-26T17:19:58.878+08:00Resident Evil: Afterlife<div style="text-align: justify;">Packed with action and suspense, Resident Evil: Afterlife is a 3D movie written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. The movie stars Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Boris Kodjoe, Shawn Roberts, Spencer Locke and Wentworth Miller. It is the fourth part movie adaptation of Capcom's video game Resident Evil.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is the only movie I have seen among other Resident Evil movies that were released (Resident Evil, Resident Evil: Apocalypse, Resident Evil: Extinction) and I must say I liked it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since I easily get bored with long and dragging movie scenes, I find the movie exciting because its full of action and horror (yey! ☺) -- from the first scene, you'll scream off your seat! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: hotpink;">Claire and Chris Redfield plus Alice </span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Action scenes looked better since the movie is 3D. My favorite part was when Alice and Claire had an encounter with the axe-armed giant zombie in the shower. Milla looked sexy in her skin-tight outfit as she gave justice to her Alice character. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">And you know what the other best part is? Wentworth Miller is HOT! Weeeeeee! *blushing* HAHAHA!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Overall, this movie is for those who loves action and suspense (like me). You'll definitely enjoy this for its dynamic displays and good cinematography.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hopefully, I may watch the first three parts of this movie. ☺☺☺</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: hotpink;">more information at:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://residentevil.wikia.com/Resident_Evil_4_%28Film%29"><i>http://residentevil.wikia.com/Resident_Evil_4_%28Film%29</i></a></div>Joyce Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13285275698639160379noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399399780271196266.post-19322952054707128032010-09-12T01:18:00.002+08:002010-10-01T22:55:39.085+08:00BARNEY<div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">2009 -- Still the sleepy head, my mom woke me up one fine Sunday morning to show me this brown, fat, cuddly creature which later became our pet dog named Barney.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">A good neighbor gave him to us after finding out that we do not have a house dog. Mama originally rejected the offer but how can she not be swooned by this cute puppy? Thick thighs and short legs plus the rounded face and that short neck where a gold bell was hanging (lovely how it jingles every time the puppy runs back and forth).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ikr4FlrN6wg/TIuf0GpJ_RI/AAAAAAAAAMk/LY_T7wixkTU/s1600/05042009855.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ikr4FlrN6wg/TIuf0GpJ_RI/AAAAAAAAAMk/LY_T7wixkTU/s200/05042009855.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ikr4FlrN6wg/TIugSj3GYTI/AAAAAAAAAMs/6CAc-fni2I8/s1600/05-04-09_0718.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ikr4FlrN6wg/TIugSj3GYTI/AAAAAAAAAMs/6CAc-fni2I8/s200/05-04-09_0718.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Growing up, Barney is an active and charming dog. He may bark at those people whom he's not familiar with but when he learns that you're a visitor, he will just go around to make "pa-cute" and "papansin". On times when the phone rings, he will even run before you as if he's the one who will be taking the call. Gaaaaaah! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Everything about him is lovable except for his fondness of getting out of the house. I just hate it when he runs out every time we open the gate. I'm just too scared that one day he might not be able to find the way to our house again.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ikr4FlrN6wg/TIu0JiWk_vI/AAAAAAAAANU/E5-LzbaaeNw/s1600/052620091012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ikr4FlrN6wg/TIu0JiWk_vI/AAAAAAAAANU/E5-LzbaaeNw/s200/052620091012.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: hotpink;">pardon my haggardness... hahaha!</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Barney is well behaved during bath times. He's a "picky" eater. He loves his belly rub and his water fresh from the faucet. His favorite hangout? In front of the fan!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ikr4FlrN6wg/TIu4f81A-mI/AAAAAAAAANc/o3V5orbT_dg/s1600/DSC03478.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ikr4FlrN6wg/TIu4f81A-mI/AAAAAAAAANc/o3V5orbT_dg/s200/DSC03478.JPG" width="150" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ikr4FlrN6wg/TIu45sHUV6I/AAAAAAAAANk/CgMD0gba9U8/s1600/DSC03623.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ikr4FlrN6wg/TIu45sHUV6I/AAAAAAAAANk/CgMD0gba9U8/s200/DSC03623.JPG" width="150" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now that you're no longer with us, who's gonna chase them naughty cats trespassing the house? And who's gonna welcome me home at the gate after a tiring day from work?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">"A dog is a man's best friend..." -- indeed.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I love you and I will miss you Barneykokoy... =(</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/290/7A859DEBC9D09E6BCE27D3D05AA6EED0.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a></div>Joyce Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13285275698639160379noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399399780271196266.post-64521931933069355872010-09-07T16:03:00.004+08:002010-09-14T15:15:49.311+08:00the chef in me<div style="text-align: justify;">My love for cooking started when I learned basic Filipino recipes from none other than my mom - Sinigang, Adobo, Nilaga and others. And ever since then, I got hooked with watching cooking shows.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">When I'm at home, I usually tune in to <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/">Food Network</a> to watch The Iron Chef America, Barefoot Contessa, Giada at Home and Sweet Dreams (baking). For local cooking shows, I watch Quick Fire the 10-minute Kitchen Wonders and My Favorite Recipes both aired on <a href="http://www.wmn.ph/qtv">QTV 11</a>. I just love how they chop, slice, stir, saute, boil and fry beautifully - their sounds are music to my ears.<br />
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Korean dishes are my next target. I love how healthy their foods are (greens and lotsa veggies). Hopefully, the finished products turn out just as good as those Filipino delicacies I have cooked before.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I enjoy cooking as much as I enjoy eating. More than this, I love serving the foods I cooked for the ones I love. I like food served hot, fresh and delicious! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Food brings people together. Birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, New Year or even just a simple lunch and dinner. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Good food = Good times!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/290/7A859DEBC9D09E6BCE27D3D05AA6EED0.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a></div>Joyce Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13285275698639160379noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399399780271196266.post-5246916466425639392010-09-04T16:51:00.002+08:002010-09-14T15:14:59.562+08:00The 21st Philippine Travel Mart: Strengthening the Philippine Tourism<div style="text-align: justify;">Our family is planning to have an out of town trip before this year ends. So when I heard about the 21st Philippine Travel Mart on DZMM's Teleradyo (particularly on "Todo-todo Walang Preno" hosted by Winnie Cordero and Ariel Ureta) I got very excited. I mean, who would not want to travel?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ikr4FlrN6wg/TIH7LAzw-sI/AAAAAAAAAMU/cT1Q7cddoUA/s1600/sale+ng+bayan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ikr4FlrN6wg/TIH7LAzw-sI/AAAAAAAAAMU/cT1Q7cddoUA/s400/sale+ng+bayan.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Participating the event are Travelling Agencies, Airlines, Hotels, Resorts and other tourism establishments which offers "super sale" plane tickets and tour packages good for family trips and barkada getaways.<br />
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At Php88 you can avail a domestic seat plane ticket and for Php2500++ you can enjoy 3days-2nights stay at the beautiful Boracay, Bohol, Palawan, Ilocos, Baguio or Sagada.<br />
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Unluckily, I was not able to book tickets for two reasons. First, line for ticket reservation is soooo long. Plane tickets are sold like pancakes (whew!). Second, we haven't really decided yet where to go. Good thing I got lots of pamphlets plus the contact information of traveling agencies so maybe we could just decide on when and where to go as well as what to avail.<br />
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This event will definitely help boost the Philippine tourism. Its nice to go out of the country but come to think of it, there are lots of beautiful places here in the Philippines. There are beaches, mountains and other breath taking views in store for every traveller. <br />
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Event started last September 3 and will end tomorrow, September 5, 2010. So hurry up guys! ☺☺</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">For more details you can visit<span style="color: #333333;"> <a href="http://www.philtravelmart.com/">www.philtravelmart.com.</a></span><a href="http://www.philtravelmart.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></a><span style="color: #333333;"></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Looking forward to a vacation with my family and friends. ☺ Let's love and patronize our own!☺</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/290/7A859DEBC9D09E6BCE27D3D05AA6EED0.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a></div>Joyce Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13285275698639160379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399399780271196266.post-47010896632362701762010-08-31T19:11:00.008+08:002010-09-14T15:14:19.146+08:00Emmy Awards 2010: Worst and Best DressedHere's my list of Emmy Awards 2010 of worst and best dressed:<br />
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1.<b> <i><span style="color: hotpink;">Heidi Klum</span></i></b> - She kept it safe with this little black dress but her hair and necklace added an "UMPH!" to her overall look. However, I find the the dress too short that it could be uncomfortable to wear especially when sitting. Not to forget, her Christian Louboutin's are fit for her toned legs - gorgeous!<br />
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2. <i><b><span style="color: hotpink;">Kim Kardashian</span></b></i> -Wow! I love how she carried this Grecian dress. It tamed her "x-factor" but none the less, the simplicity made her look sexy, yet classy.<br />
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</div>3. <i><b><span style="color: hotpink;">Emily Blunt</span></b></i> - The lavender color of her dress gave her a fresh and young look. It also complements her skin tone. Make up is simple but, made her stood out still.<br />
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4. <i><b><span style="color: hotpink;">Diana Agron</span></b></i> - Vintage and lacey. The black ribbon accentuated the layered lace dress. The gown fits her well. This is something I would want to wear on a prom or a graduation ball.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">5. <i><b><span style="color: hotpink;">Jane Lynch and Kyra Sedgwick</span></b></i> - Both dressed their age. This is "Simplicty is beauty". By the way, Jane , who plays Sue Sylvester on Glee won the Best Supporting Actress for comedy.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>WORST</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. <i><b><span style="color: hotpink;">Lauren Bosworth</span></b></i> - UNDER-DRESSED! Need I say more?<br />
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2. <i><b><span style="color: hotpink;">January Jones</span></b></i> - Nothing is more annoying than the "funnel-like" thing that cups her breasts. I think her dress plus its color could give her a role for the movie Austin Powers.<br />
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</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. <i><b><span style="color: hotpink;">Kris Jenner</span></b></i> - Although Kim Kardashian managed to look sexy, mom Kris made a huge mistake when she chose this dress which is not quite figure flattering. Her hips was emphaSIZED.<br />
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4. <i><b><span style="color: hotpink;">Christina Hendricks</span></b></i> - Though I love the dress' lilac color, what's up with those bulging boobies and those feathers?<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">5. <i><b><span style="color: hotpink;">Naya Rivera and Mindy Kaling</span></b></i> - Did you girls talked about those high buns? Your dresses made you look shorter. Were you separated at birth?<br />
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credits to yahoo.com for the pictures. :DJoyce Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13285275698639160379noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399399780271196266.post-20369745857732732582010-08-27T22:05:00.121+08:002010-09-14T15:13:16.209+08:00"thrilla" in manila?.. i hope not...<div style="text-align: justify;">Last August 23, 2010, a tragic 11-hour hostage crisis happened, killing 8 Chinese tourists plus the hostage taker himself, former Senior Inspector Rolando Mendoza at the Quirino Grandstand, Manila.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fear, anger, sadness and sympathy are the words the best describe how we all felt when this news aired on local and international TV stations.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Below is a video clip, from a Canadian - citing how he felt for the Chinese victims as well as for the the Filipinos who had also been gravely affected and saddened by this crisis.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">All of us, we do not want what had happened. Hand in hand, we pray for the all victims of this tragedy. May all their souls rest in peace. We also pray that this won't break the good relationship of the Filipinos and the Chinese.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">And for you Andrew, thank you so much... Much love, from the Philippines... Mabuhay ka!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/290/7A859DEBC9D09E6BCE27D3D05AA6EED0.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a></div>Joyce Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13285275698639160379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399399780271196266.post-21703685037185666462010-08-25T23:45:00.005+08:002010-09-14T15:12:48.310+08:00a "sunDATE" with God<div style="text-align: justify;">i haven't been able to hear mass for a long time now because of my work schedule. i know. i'm bad. so i promised myself and God to make it a point seeing Him on sundays.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ikr4FlrN6wg/THUwO9OcKxI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/8csYDnwIWTw/s1600/DSC03817.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ikr4FlrN6wg/THUwO9OcKxI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/8csYDnwIWTw/s320/DSC03817.JPG" /></a>so to start this, me and my friend hazel attended an early mass at <a href="http://www.orlina.com/web_links/greenbelt/index.html">greenbelt church, makati</a>. i originally planned to go with my mom to attend mass at a church nearby, but she already attended an anticipated one so i just decided to join my friend. we both have to go to work anyways.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">officiated by a monsignor (i forgot his name) mass started at exactly 7:15 am. lots of people attended the celebration. its nice to hear church songs again. there's no better feeling as to listening to the priest's sermon, while hearing birds twitting, feeling the morning's cold breeze kissing my skin plus that fresh leaves' scent on the air. i especially love how i feel close to nature, close to God.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">more than anything else, we all must feed not only our tummies but our spirits as well. hearing mass is a spiritual nourishment. and the church is the place to be. it is where you can find tranquility and peace of mind. the freedom from all the worldy things.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
i am pretty much sure God missed me. and i missed Him too. :D</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">'till our next "SUNDATE"!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">hugs! ♥</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/290/7A859DEBC9D09E6BCE27D3D05AA6EED0.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a></div>Joyce Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13285275698639160379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399399780271196266.post-23769592139971853972010-08-21T00:39:00.012+08:002010-09-14T15:12:09.283+08:00froyo @ tutti frutti with hazy<div style="text-align: justify;">craving for ice cream but you're on a strict diet? <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tutti-Frutti-Frozen-Yogurt-Philippines/103103498145?v=wall#%21/pages/Tutti-Frutti-Frozen-Yogurt-Philippines/103103498145?ref=ts">TUTTI FRUTTI frozen yogurt</a> is surely for you!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: hotpink;"><i><b>"FROYO"/"FROGURT</b></i> </span>is short term for frozen yogurt. its a dessert made of yogurt and other dairy products. compared to ice cream, it has lesser fats because it is made of pure milk instead of cream.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">just after work, my friend hazel texted me and asked if we could meet at glorietta. since its on my way home, i agreed and invited her to try the tutti frutti frozen yogurt.<br />
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hazel chose strawberry yogurt while i wanted to be daring so i selected peanut butter. i topped mine with kiwi, strawberry, mango, mandarin orange, peaches and raspberry. i also added sliced almonds and wall nuts to give texture and crisp. and because i am a fruit and nut lover, i really liked (i mean LOVED) indulging on every spoon.<br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">its so yummy yet you will be guilt free. eating this yogurt makes me forget about ice cream because its like eating ice cream too (only healthier). aside from that, you won't be bored of eating this because you can be creative and choose from a variety of toppings. you can top it with jellies, nuts, fruits, cereals, chocolate and marshmallows.<span id="goog_395171688"></span><span id="goog_395171689"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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"the beauty and the best" hahah!</span></b></span><br />
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they have yogurt available on cone which is priced Php85 and yogurt on cup which is Php20 an ounce.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">much love,</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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tutti frutti is located at 3rd floor, glorietta 4Joyce Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13285275698639160379noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399399780271196266.post-61434536991718916012010-08-19T23:23:00.008+08:002010-09-14T15:10:18.636+08:00 "me day"<div style="text-align: justify;">last tuesday since its my rest day, i decided to unwind and just basically chill out - by myself. its not that i'm a loner of some sort, but its just that i am the type who wants to have a time for herself. so instead of just facebooking and flipping the tv channels at home, i just opted to have "my day" at the mall.<br />
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i went to robinson's galleria and had a hearty merienda at krispy kreme. i ordered my favorite vanilla glazed cake and partnered it with the raspberry chiller. gak! brain freeze!!! :D </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: hotpink;">my raspberry chillerrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :)</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">after the food munching session, i window shopped for a while and went straight ahead to megamall for a visit to forever flawless to have my facial. as usual, i requested for the acne control one since nothing else aside from this, is allowed for my acne prone skin.<br />
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</tbody></table>my aesthetician which happens to be named joyce (as well) is the best and the most customer oriented of all the aestheticians who had ever done my facial. she is polite and friendly plus she didn't do the "hard selling" which most of them do. she did not offer me this and that but just created a chart of my skin improvements instead and asked me about what products i use for my face. (what?? been having my facial for quite a long time @ ff, but why were my records only created now??).<br />
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</tbody></table>anyway, since i think she knows what she is saying, i was convinced to try the acne control advanced facial she was telling me about. well, if you are claustrophobic, the mask would be a horror! imagine having your face (including eyes and lips) covered by a marshmallowish cement. yikes! i told joyce not to leave me until i finish the mask. hahaha! :p<br />
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i loved how my face glowed after the procedure. joyce also gave me her cellphone number just in case i have other concerns. ;)<br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">before going home i went to national bookstore to buy archie comics. they say reading english comics helps improve one's conversational english skills. :) i also window shopped at forever21 and was not able to buy something because i did not find anything worth buying.<br />
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the day is all worth it. i went home happy and recharged to go to work the next day! more "me days" to come :)</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">much love,<br />
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sweettoothinseattle.files.wordpress.com (for the KK doughnuts pic)Joyce Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13285275698639160379noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399399780271196266.post-86101967425189965522010-08-18T23:31:00.002+08:002010-09-14T15:09:36.128+08:00criticisms on "love the way you lie" - eminem ft. rihanna<div style="text-align: justify;">eminem is known for his controversial songs which oftenly cause raising eyebrows especially among the critics. "love the way you lie" a newly released single from his album entitled "recovery" is yet another controversial song featuring himself and singer rihanna has been causing discussions over domestic violence on its violent lyrics and brutal music video clips.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">rihanna herself came from an abusive relationship with singer chris brown who had been court ordered to perform community service because of physically abusing her. eminem on the other hand had a shaky relationship with ex-wife kim, with whom he had three children and whom he divorced twice.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: hotpink;">Love The Way You Lie</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Just gonna stand there</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>And watch me burn</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">But that's alright</div><div style="text-align: center;">Because I like</div><div style="text-align: center;">The way it hurts</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just gonna stand there</div><div style="text-align: center;">And hear me cry</div><div style="text-align: center;">But that's alright</div><div style="text-align: center;">Because I love</div><div style="text-align: center;">The way you lie</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the way you lie</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the way you lie</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't tell you what it really is</div><div style="text-align: center;">I can only tell you what it feels like</div><div style="text-align: center;">And right now there's a steel knife</div><div style="text-align: center;">In my windpipe</div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't breathe</div><div style="text-align: center;">But I still fight</div><div style="text-align: center;">While I can fight</div><div style="text-align: center;">As long as the wrong feels right</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's like I'm in flight</div><div style="text-align: center;">High of a love</div><div style="text-align: center;">Drunk from the hate</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's like I'm huffing paint</div><div style="text-align: center;">And I love it the more that I suffer</div><div style="text-align: center;">I suffocate</div><div style="text-align: center;">And right before im about to drown</div><div style="text-align: center;">She resuscitates me</div><div style="text-align: center;">She fucking hates me</div><div style="text-align: center;">And I love it</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wait</div><div style="text-align: center;">Where you going</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm leaving you</div><div style="text-align: center;">No you ain't</div><div style="text-align: center;">Come back</div><div style="text-align: center;">We're running right back</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here we go again</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's so insane</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cause when it's going good</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's going great</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm Superman</div><div style="text-align: center;">With the wind in his bag</div><div style="text-align: center;">She's Lois Lane</div><div style="text-align: center;">But when it's bad</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's awful</div><div style="text-align: center;">I feel so ashamed</div><div style="text-align: center;">I snap</div><div style="text-align: center;">Who's that dude</div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't even know his name</div><div style="text-align: center;">I laid hands on her</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll never stoop so low again</div><div style="text-align: center;">I guess I don't know my own strength</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just gonna stand there</div><div style="text-align: center;">And watch me burn</div><div style="text-align: center;">But that's alright</div><div style="text-align: center;">Because I like</div><div style="text-align: center;">The way it hurts</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just gonna stand there</div><div style="text-align: center;">And hear me cry</div><div style="text-align: center;">But that's alright</div><div style="text-align: center;">Because I love</div><div style="text-align: center;">The way you lie</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the way you lie</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the way you lie</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">You ever love somebody so much</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can barely breathe</div><div style="text-align: center;">When you're with them</div><div style="text-align: center;">You meet</div><div style="text-align: center;">And neither one of you</div><div style="text-align: center;">Even know what hit 'em</div><div style="text-align: center;">Got that warm fuzzy feeling</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yeah them chills</div><div style="text-align: center;">Used to get 'em</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now you're getting fucking sick</div><div style="text-align: center;">Of looking at 'em</div><div style="text-align: center;">You swore you've never hit 'em</div><div style="text-align: center;">Never do nothing to hurt 'em</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Now you're in each other's face</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Spewing venom</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>And these words</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>When you spit 'em</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>You push</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Pull each other's hair</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Scratch, claw, bit 'em</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Throw 'em down</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Pin 'em</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So lost in the moments</div><div style="text-align: center;">When you're in 'em</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's the rage that took over</div><div style="text-align: center;">It controls you both</div><div style="text-align: center;">So they say it's best</div><div style="text-align: center;">To go your separate ways</div><div style="text-align: center;">Guess that they don't know ya</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cause today</div><div style="text-align: center;">That was yesterday</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yesterday is over</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a different day</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sound like broken records</div><div style="text-align: center;">Playin' over</div><div style="text-align: center;">But you promised her</div><div style="text-align: center;">Next time you'll show restraint</div><div style="text-align: center;">You don't get another chance</div><div style="text-align: center;">Life is no Nintendo game</div><div style="text-align: center;">But you lied again</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now you get to watch her leave</div><div style="text-align: center;">Out the window</div><div style="text-align: center;">Guess that's why they call it window pane</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just gonna stand there</div><div style="text-align: center;">And watch me burn</div><div style="text-align: center;">But that's alright</div><div style="text-align: center;">Because I like</div><div style="text-align: center;">The way it hurts</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just gonna stand there</div><div style="text-align: center;">And hear me cry</div><div style="text-align: center;">But that's alright</div><div style="text-align: center;">Because I love</div><div style="text-align: center;">The way you lie</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the way you lie</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the way you lie</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now I know we said things</div><div style="text-align: center;">Did things</div><div style="text-align: center;">That we didn't mean</div><div style="text-align: center;">And we fall back</div><div style="text-align: center;">Into the same patterns</div><div style="text-align: center;">Same routine</div><div style="text-align: center;">But your temper's just as bad</div><div style="text-align: center;">As mine is</div><div style="text-align: center;">You're the same as me</div><div style="text-align: center;">But when it comes to love</div><div style="text-align: center;">You're just as blinded</div><div style="text-align: center;">Baby please come back</div><div style="text-align: center;">It wasn't you</div><div style="text-align: center;">Baby it was me</div><div style="text-align: center;">Maybe our relationship</div><div style="text-align: center;">Isn't as crazy as it seems</div><div style="text-align: center;">Maybe that's what happens</div><div style="text-align: center;">When a tornado meets a volcano</div><div style="text-align: center;">All I know is</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love you too much</div><div style="text-align: center;">To walk away though</div><div style="text-align: center;">Come inside</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pick up your bags off the sidewalk</div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't you hear sincerity</div><div style="text-align: center;">In my voice when I talk</div><div style="text-align: center;">Told you this is my fault</div><div style="text-align: center;">Look me in the eyeball</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Next time I'm pissed</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>I'll aim my fist</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">At the dry wall</div><div style="text-align: center;">Next time</div><div style="text-align: center;">There will be no next time</div><div style="text-align: center;">I apologize</div><div style="text-align: center;">Even though I know it's lies</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm tired of the games</div><div style="text-align: center;">I just want her back</div><div style="text-align: center;">I know I'm a liar</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>If she ever tries to fucking leave again</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>I'mma tie her to the bed</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>And set the house on fire</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just gonna stand there</div><div style="text-align: center;">And watch me burn</div><div style="text-align: center;">But that's alright</div><div style="text-align: center;">Because I like</div><div style="text-align: center;">The way it hurts</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just gonna stand there</div><div style="text-align: center;">And hear me cry</div><div style="text-align: center;">But that's alright</div><div style="text-align: center;">Because I love</div><div style="text-align: center;">The way you lie</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the way you lie</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the way you lie</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">i totally agree that video clips as well as parts of song lyrics are brutal and are packed with violence but this just implies the reality which happens to many relationships just like what had happened to rihanna and chris. reality could be violent. i personally believe that this song and its music video is generally reflecting truths in the society particularly on relationships. <br />
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on the downside, there are lots of children who could be hearing the song and seeing sensitive scenes on the music video. these do not set good examples and may even cause children to identify themselves with the characters in the video. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">how about you? what can you say about the lyrics and the music video? i'd love to hear from you.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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http://www.metrolyrics.com/love-the-way-you-lie-lyrics-eminem.htmlJoyce Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13285275698639160379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399399780271196266.post-59289094889667577922010-08-15T01:01:00.244+08:002010-09-14T15:08:44.556+08:00BAKLAVA @ cyma greek taverna<a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/audio-medlineplus.pl?bakla01v.wav=baklava">* BAKLAVA</a> - A popular sweet pastry found in many cuisines of the Middle East and the Balkans, made of chopped nuts layered with phyllo pastry. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">it all started when i posted a picture of real baklavas on my facebook wall and tagged my colleagues who are also into playing "baking life".</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">by the way, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=338051018849">BAKING LIFE</a> is a facebook application where you get to manage your own bakery and basically bake pastries for your store. you have to earn money in order for you to buy recipes of the goodies you can bake and sell, to pay for the wages of your temporary workers and of course to buy furnitures and appliances to improve the look and feel of your store. from baking life, it all had began.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">anyway, since we haven't really tasted the real ones, my friends hazel and mishy (which happened to be baking life addicts too) decided to taste test this goodie. cyma was our choice because of the good reviews we read about their baklavas.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">tell you what, i was quite disappointed with how their baklava tasted. its only as if you're eating a cinnamon roll (except that cinnamon is better, for me).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b> </b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>VS</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_363610008"> </a></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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their baklava is composed of phyllo layers (its hard to slice and chew - i have braces. teeehhhee!) with walnuts and orange honey syrup in between. its a bit dry and i guess that 's the reason why its hard to cut into pieces. taste isn't bad but i am expecting more. spell disappointed. i haven't really tasted baklavas from other restos to say this but, for Php 180.00 ($3.83 as of writing) its a bluff!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">i'd love to try cafe mediterranean's baklava since as per reading, it has pistachios as compared to cyma's which only has walnuts. cafe med's is only Php50.00 ($1.06) and they also have baklava ala mode which has vanilla ice cream and a choice of orange, mango or chocolate sauce topping for Php175.00. not bad eh?<br />
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this baklava experience is truly memorable. why? because i was able to bond with hazel and mishy and found new friends in chester and alex. setting the baklava disappointment aside, i enjoyed the entire "GREEKish" experience. mouth-watering foods plus excellent customer service at cyma is definitely two thumbs up!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
here are the delectable foods we munched on @ cyma:<br />
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<dl><dt><b><span style="color: hotpink;">Tonnos Salata</span></b></dt>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: hotpink;">Tonnos Salata 2</span></b></td></tr>
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</div></div>Joyce Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13285275698639160379noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399399780271196266.post-17597479814889381932010-08-13T22:46:00.008+08:002010-09-14T15:07:24.862+08:00my purederm packs<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">going to a spa to relax and to get your favorite facial mask can be quite expensive and time consuming (talk about the budget plus the long queue of customers especially on weekends, holidays and on pay days).<br />
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well, great news! have you heard of PUREDERM? its a korean brand which offers skin care products ranging from cleansers, bb creams, nosestrips, makeup remover, and masks. <br />
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since i read a lot of good reviews about their DUAL WELLBEING PACK and STRAWBERRY YOGURT MASK, i got curious about them and bought my own to try. i also added VITALIZING GREEN TEA PACK to my purchase.<br />
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i bought mine at watsons, sm makati for Php 29.75 per pack. how affordable is that?<br />
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i haven't tried the STRAWBERRY YOGURT MASK and VITALIZING GREEN TEA PACK yet so i'll just give you what i think of the DUAL WELLBEING PACK. below you can find the product details.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ikr4FlrN6wg/TGUHOIazM8I/AAAAAAAAACM/13XTc-KsfbM/s1600/755.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ikr4FlrN6wg/TGUHOIazM8I/AAAAAAAAACM/13XTc-KsfbM/s320/755.jpg" /></a></div></div><ul><li> 2 in 1 Wash-off type multi massage pack</li>
</ul><ul><li> Deep Cleansing Peeling Gel </li>
</ul> - Deeply cleansing pores, gently exfoliating, removing dead skin cells and refining skin surface. Skin is healthy looking and refreshed.<br />
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</ul> - Purederm's unique formula, enriched with Vitamin A, B3, C, E, provides essential nourishments and nutrients to restore soft, revitalized and healthy skin.<br />
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<i><b>this is how the deep cleansing peeling gel looks like.....</b></i><br />
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<i><b>see the whites?... i cannot identify if they are really dead skin cells or just make up residues.. =)</b></i><br />
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<i><b>and the nutritious vitamin pack....</b></i><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><b>what i like about it:</b><br />
- citrusy and lemonish scent of the nutritious vitamin pack.<br />
- it has vitamins A, B3, C and E which are all good for the skin.<br />
- my skin feels supple and smooth after use.<br />
- affordable<br />
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<b>what i don't like about it:</b><br />
- it stings a bit on my skin<br />
- this product only comes in sachets (hope it also comes in bottles)<br />
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<b>will i buy again?</b><br />
DEFINITELY!<br />
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i am not blessed with a porcelain skin like song hye kyo's, so i just have to take care of mine to keep it healthy and free from acne (arrrggghhh!).<br />
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self pampering need not to be expensive and time consuming. after all, you can have it at home.<br />
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by the way, purederm pack comes in other variants. :) <br />
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** some photos are courtesy of:<br />
<i>http://adwinkor.en.ec21.com/ :)</i><br />
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much love,</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/290/7A859DEBC9D09E6BCE27D3D05AA6EED0.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a>Joyce Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13285275698639160379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399399780271196266.post-90228785387762208492010-08-11T21:26:00.087+08:002010-09-14T15:06:42.668+08:00kuya kim atienza suffers mild stroke<div style="text-align: justify;">earlier at the office, a colleague informed us that there is a commotion at the makati medical center (i work just blocks away from the hospital). kim atienza, son of former manila mayor lito atienza, tv patrol weatherman and "matang lawin" tv host, was reportedly rushed to the hospital because of an alleged fatal condition caused by a snake bite (as what was told by my colleague). how true is that?<br />
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after reading some celebrity tweets on twitter and news on the internet, i confirmed it myself that kuya kim was not bitten by a deadly snake but is suffering mild stroke instead. he was first rushed to pgh (philippine general hospital) by his driver early this morning as he was complaining dizziness. he was then transferred to makati medical center in the afternoon.<br />
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kim atienza for me is filipino counterpart of steve irwin. from his tv patrol segment and his tv show matanglawin, he exhibits the love for animals (particularly the exotic ones) </div><br />
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last reports confirmed that his condition is stabilizing. he will undergo a series of tests and will be closely monitored for 24 to 48 hours for his continuous and fast recovery.<br />
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HOPE YOU GET WELL SOON KUYA KIM! :D<br />
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and as my reunion with the love for writing, i am creating this blog and dedicating this to my papa and my tatay manuel who are up in the heavens now... you both are truly missed...<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">much love,</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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