tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262844032024-03-14T11:25:15.897+08:00Sweet World of JoanThis blog is intended to celebrate the sweetness of life. All the sweet and yummy encounters we have as we go on our lives should be remembered and treasured.joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-24900771735312494302015-05-06T16:39:00.001+08:002015-05-06T22:49:06.573+08:0015 Lessons I've Learned on Being Married for 15 YearsFifteen Years of being married.<br />
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May 6, 2000 3pm Sto. Domingo Church, Quezon City.<br />
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Twenty Four Years of loving the same person.<br />
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More than Half of our lifetime of being together.<br />
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Sam and I met in college, started out as friends until one day he ‘resigned’ as a friend. I have this policy you see “You can’t court me if you are my friend”. Cried a week then moved on, realized I can’t ignore his courtship. So basically Love Found Me when I promised myself to not go looking at 17.<br />
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The years passed by so quickly. We did not even realized it has been fifteen years already, we just noticed that most of our appliances began dying on us and the gifts from our wedding began to feel old. It did not feel that long maybe because living with each other has come so naturally for us. I realized I have been giving marital advise more frequently lately I decided to compile a list of things I believe is important in making a marriage lasts or workout.<br />
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<b>1. Never give up</b><br />
Three days before we got married we had our final interview with the parish priest. He asked us repeatedly if we are sure that we want to get married. He ask us examine ourselves and honestly answer(in private) “Will this man make me happy for the rest of my life”. That day we just had enough money for the transportation home and none for lunch. We asked each other is we will still be happy with each other even if the hard times come. We both answered YES and made a PACT to NEVER Give Up and NEVER Let Go even when the times are hard. Our motto “Walang iwanan”. It comes handy at times when one tries to give up and attempt to leave the marriage.<br />
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<b>2. Communication is always OPEN.</b><br />
Your spouse must be the person you talk to about anything under the sun. No subject is off limits. Communication between the two of you must be 24/7, make time for discussing important stuff. Just like in the workplace you have weekly/monthly/emergency meetings in marriage you also must have regular ‘meetings’ to talk about important stuff.<br />
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<b>3. TRUST your spouse Explicitly</b><br />
Since your communication is open you can trust your spouse 100%. If you have doubts you can always ask him.<br />
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<b>4. Be each other’s BFFs</b><br />
Basically when you were married you had become ONE literally. Best friends love and support each other more so if you are married. You should be the No.1 fan/supporter/ defender/ caregiver/ buddy/partner in crime of your spouse. Anticipate his needs, be his shock absorber. You must be the first person he will go to when he has problems/triumphs/goodnews and vice versa.<br />
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<b>5. Keep on Dating </b><br />
Keep the romance alive. It should never die. Have a regular date without the kids. Watch a movie, go to concerts, window shop like you did as boyfriend/girlfriend. Hold hands, do PDAs, give love notes, keep the love burning HOT.<br />
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<b>6. Have common goals. Have long range and short range plans</b><br />
Married life can be smooth sailing if you planned for it. Set goals. Kids? House? Car? Travel? Retirement? These things must be talked about and planned even before you get married. It is good to know that both of you are working on a common goal, especially when times are hard and you both need the motivation to work it out.<br />
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<b>7. Have your own place away from the in-laws</b><br />
Have your own house at the start of the marriage. Rent a small place if you can’t buy a house but do it. I believe that a newly married couple must learn to live with each other without the extended family. When you marry the first years are crucial in forming the marriage. You both must have the freedom to make your own decisions/habits/traditions away from prying eyes. Make love in any part of the house/have shouting matches/ argue the night away/ settle you differences/have romantic dinners in the privacy of your house without other people butting in. It will help both of you in the long run. So when you have arguments or fights in the future you will know when to stop and when to make up and woo the other person.<br />
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<b>8. It is OK to go to bed angry</b><br />
Being angry is normal. There are situations that can’t be solved before bedtime. Sometimes it takes days for your spouse to forgive/understand what you did. Remind him of your Never Give Up motto if he wants to end the marriage.<br />
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<b>9. Set Boundaries. Know your limits.</b><br />
As a married person you must know your limits, you have a “better half” that will be affected by your actions. So tone down the party girl in you, and other things that you use to do when your single. Remember that your spouse is your immediate family/your person, he must be first in your priorities before your mother/father/siblings/friends.<br />
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<b>10. Forgiveness is a given</b><br />
Always forgive and don’t retaliate. You are sabotaging your own marriage if you treat your spouse as an enemy<br />
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<b>11. Make your Family your Priority</b><br />
Always know your goals and priorities. If you both decided that the family that you built is No.1 then the sacrifices and decisions that you will undertake will be easy.<br />
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<b>12. Sex like wine gets better with age.</b><br />
No need to elaborate.<br />
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<b>13. Be on the same page in finances</b><br />
We have a saying “Habang maliit ang kumot, matuto kang mamaluktot ”. Marriage is an equal partnership, if times are hard both you must learn to adjust. Learn to budget early in the marriage and designate the person to do it. Help each other financially it is not just the problem of the husband, wives should help and enhance the wealth. Look for alternative income. When money is abundant learn to save and try to make more money.<br />
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<b>14. Learn to take care of each other’s health</b><br />
Being married means you are not just responsible for yourself but also of your spouse. Exercise together if you can, encourage and support each other in having a healthy lifestyle.<br />
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<b>15. Never stop saying “I Love You”</b><br />
I have this habit of sending I Love You/Thinking about you/Missing You messages and other naught IMs to my husband anytime of the day. It makes me happy and I know it also makes him happy especially if he is having a lousy day at the office. It builds up the sense of well-being in a person, knowing that he is loved and cherished.<br />
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Happy 15th Anniversary Sam! I will always thank the Lord for the gift of YOU!joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-83007491324133310752011-01-10T19:14:00.006+08:002011-01-11T23:45:47.312+08:00Minute Maid Pulpy, Love that Pulpy Taste!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.facebook.com/MinuteMaid.ph"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TSsQW1d-wlI/AAAAAAAAAYE/IttadiX4dZ0/s400/background-image4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560556149415002706" /></a><div>I just drank a bottle of Minute Maid Pulpy. They say it’s got ‘no preservatives added’. Aw, c’mon…It’s bottled juice. Is that even possible? So I thought maybe... I should try it, just to confirm.</div><div><br /></div><div>I didn’t believe it the first time I heard it’s got no preservatives added. So I read the ingredients (even the fine print) and everything checked out! It really has NO PRESERVATIVES ADDED! That means it doesn’t have ingredients that may turn out to be allergens, or worse...carcinogens! Whew! Now that’s healthy goodness that tastes so good, I... think it passed my criteria for a healthy drink. I have a son that has allergies and he is allergic to most juice drinks available in the market. His pedia advised me to stay away from juice drinks that is full of preservatives and other harmful chemicals.</div><div><br /></div><div>So okay, it’s got no preservatives added. That’s really good, right? Not just because it doesn’t have those icky, harmful ingredients, but it also means... I am assured that my family will have this healthy drink that they can enjoy anytime and anywhere.</div><div><br /></div><div>So far anyone who still has a hard time believing that Minute Maid has got no preservatives added - meaning it's THAT natural, it's almost like it's plucked straight from the tree, it's just as Mother Nature wanted your orange juice to be, it's got nothing but the good stuff yes, none of those potentially toxic stuff that can harm your brain, kidneys, heart; cause tumors aargh- the list of preservatives' bad effects just go on!!! Anyway, just to prove a point on just how good Minute Maid Pulpy is 'cause it's got NO PRESERVATIVES ADDED, I'm gonna serve it to my family, they are real juice drinkers specially at breakfast. I would also tell my friends how healthy Minute Maid Pulpy is and they should share it with their family too.</div><div><br /></div><div>Feels good to know about the real pulpy deal, right? C’mon show me a smile on the comment box, and you might win yourself a Really Pulpy Deal! (That’s a chance to win a Minute Maid gift pack simply by commenting. Sweet! C'mon you just might be picked as the lucky 'commentor'!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Love,</div><div><br /></div><div>Joan.</div><div><br /></div><div>Do you like Minute Maid Pulpy too? Join this contest. I heard about this contest from Janette Toral. Thanks Janette!</div><div><br /></div>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-3437880096558285212011-01-03T09:54:00.006+08:002011-01-10T21:21:02.108+08:00Reviewing 2010 and looking Ahead<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; ">I had great plans for 2010 but it did not turn out that way, what happened was something much grander than I have ever dreamed possible. God is not just good but GREAT!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; ">In 2010 we became home owners. Owning a house was supposed to be a priority before starting a family, well all I can say is that nothing can compare to the feeling of waking in the morning in a house that you own. I should know, I lived in a rented house my whole life.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "><i><br /></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "><i>Change of plans</i>. In 2010 my priorities changed, family and home became my topmost concern. We were moving into a new house, a new province actually, meeting new people and experiencing a new lifestyle. My professional life took a backseat but I don’t mind for family is more important.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "><b>Looking Ahead</b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; ">At the start of 2011, I started my Snacks Shop here at home and business is brisk and steady. I hope to open a Coffee shop this year. Health is also a priority for us, we live with my parents and I am concerned about them being fit, so their general check up is being scheduled this month.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; ">Everything is looking good so far, there are travel plans, I need to renew that passport soon. I would like to have a piggery, so were studying the feasibility of that one. Plus our ‘hacienda’ in Baras maybe awarded to us this year. I also pledged a little girl to help finance her studies.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; ">My blogs have been neglected this past year, plus my social presence diminished, this year I promised myself to reach out more online and add another blog or two.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "><b><i>Cheers to 2011!</i></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "><b><i>Thank you Lord for giving us this New Year.</i></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-50764919928830534872010-09-27T17:09:00.010+08:002010-09-29T09:56:04.130+08:00Home Sweet Home<div>I would like to share how my home now looks. After months of renovations, we have settled in nicely. Although there are still things to do like we still do not have built-in cabinets and the bookshelves are still not here. I can safely say it's a work in progress.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKbkDVwzRI/AAAAAAAAAX0/viojyec_bdc/s1600/DSC02296.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKbkDVwzRI/AAAAAAAAAX0/viojyec_bdc/s400/DSC02296.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522147136783830290" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKbjvMPUEI/AAAAAAAAAXs/w6No8KOQUf0/s1600/DSC02257.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKbjvMPUEI/AAAAAAAAAXs/w6No8KOQUf0/s400/DSC02257.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522147131375177794" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKbjVpxhEI/AAAAAAAAAXk/C-mfF4tJYak/s1600/DSC02259.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKbjVpxhEI/AAAAAAAAAXk/C-mfF4tJYak/s400/DSC02259.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522147124519732290" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Our Turtle Pong's Pond</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKbjKkazEI/AAAAAAAAAXc/7Ia-D90UQ2U/s1600/DSC02258.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKbjKkazEI/AAAAAAAAAXc/7Ia-D90UQ2U/s400/DSC02258.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522147121544481858" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">My Pink Kitchen</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKYTHpiPsI/AAAAAAAAAXE/jWI2LupYbkM/s1600/DSC02260.JPG"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKYTHpiPsI/AAAAAAAAAXE/jWI2LupYbkM/s400/DSC02260.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522143547347844802" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKYTf1pLDI/AAAAAAAAAXM/GftPnJ9kvj4/s1600/DSC02261.JPG"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKYTf1pLDI/AAAAAAAAAXM/GftPnJ9kvj4/s400/DSC02261.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522143553841081394" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKbi9b9I6I/AAAAAAAAAXU/YeER6grtaSk/s1600/DSC02262.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKbi9b9I6I/AAAAAAAAAXU/YeER6grtaSk/s400/DSC02262.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522147118019322786" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Living/Dining Room</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKYSz6YUfI/AAAAAAAAAW8/LPKEUmd-XWg/s1600/DSC02290.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKYSz6YUfI/AAAAAAAAAW8/LPKEUmd-XWg/s400/DSC02290.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522143542049788402" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKYSnz1_HI/AAAAAAAAAW0/o8xPWJAa7Ow/s1600/DSC02292.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKYSnz1_HI/AAAAAAAAAW0/o8xPWJAa7Ow/s400/DSC02292.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522143538801146994" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKYSf3nXpI/AAAAAAAAAWs/DDNc34JfAc8/s1600/DSC02291.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKYSf3nXpI/AAAAAAAAAWs/DDNc34JfAc8/s400/DSC02291.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522143536669482642" /></a><div><br /></div>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-82203966093659553002010-08-31T15:09:00.008+08:002010-09-29T09:58:15.445+08:00Dragon Ball Cupcakes<div style="text-align: center;">Dragon Ball themed cupcakes for my Godson Jairus Surmeda's First Birthday</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKNo5o-hFI/AAAAAAAAAV0/SOSf0Wtme2Y/s1600/DSC02254.JPG"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKNo5o-hFI/AAAAAAAAAV0/SOSf0Wtme2Y/s400/DSC02254.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522131826916623442" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKPCkRCJwI/AAAAAAAAAV8/0upPstzv95Y/s1600/DSC02253.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKPCkRCJwI/AAAAAAAAAV8/0upPstzv95Y/s400/DSC02253.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522133367367280386" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKTpptAc6I/AAAAAAAAAWk/RJKi5UqKCys/s1600/DSC02246.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKTpptAc6I/AAAAAAAAAWk/RJKi5UqKCys/s400/DSC02246.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522138436888196002" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKTpUadwnI/AAAAAAAAAWc/AWAJh8aMyhI/s1600/DSC02245.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKTpUadwnI/AAAAAAAAAWc/AWAJh8aMyhI/s400/DSC02245.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522138431173280370" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKTpBCPSEI/AAAAAAAAAWU/vSVheQ0EYk0/s1600/DSC02244.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKTpBCPSEI/AAAAAAAAAWU/vSVheQ0EYk0/s400/DSC02244.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522138425971394626" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><u><br /></u></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKToN6A5cI/AAAAAAAAAWE/zAczQTQ6PDU/s1600/DSC02235.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKKToN6A5cI/AAAAAAAAAWE/zAczQTQ6PDU/s400/DSC02235.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522138412246689218" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div></u></span></div>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-85849665189324588782010-07-21T16:20:00.005+08:002010-09-29T07:59:55.595+08:00Owning our Home<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKJ9mI23LTI/AAAAAAAAAVE/pUaSJsVqi1A/s1600/DSC01820.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKJ9mI23LTI/AAAAAAAAAVE/pUaSJsVqi1A/s400/DSC01820.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522114187275742514" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal">We have been living here in our new house for two months now. It is a great milestone for us as we just celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary. A very precious gift from my husband. It took tremendous amount of blood, sweat and tears before we were able to move in but it's all worth it!</p><p class="MsoNormal">The feeling of living in a house that is truly your own is overwhelming. The very first day I woke up in our home I felt very peaceful, that’s the only way I can describe it. Regardless of how chaotic the house is, we ended sleeping in the same room with boxes all around us, crowding the only electric fan, there was peace.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Here are the various picture of the house, it is still under renovation to accommodate all our needs but hey its home.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKJ9nQikdII/AAAAAAAAAVk/EBmfqgubVuE/s1600/DSC02099.JPG"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKJ9nQikdII/AAAAAAAAAVk/EBmfqgubVuE/s400/DSC02099.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522114206517982338" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></p><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKJ9mzM5A8I/AAAAAAAAAVc/6T3a7njYGMs/s1600/DSC02098.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKJ9mzM5A8I/AAAAAAAAAVc/6T3a7njYGMs/s400/DSC02098.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522114198642426818" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKJ9muLUEdI/AAAAAAAAAVU/dT63uoYtAic/s1600/DSC01905.JPG"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKJ9muLUEdI/AAAAAAAAAVU/dT63uoYtAic/s400/DSC01905.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522114197293634002" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKJ9mfKquqI/AAAAAAAAAVM/ZB7qYvYpqf4/s1600/DSC01814.JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKJ9mfKquqI/AAAAAAAAAVM/ZB7qYvYpqf4/s400/DSC01814.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522114193264392866" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKJ-bBTo5DI/AAAAAAAAAVs/-XxFHa9xWgU/s1600/DSC01995.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/TKJ-bBTo5DI/AAAAAAAAAVs/-XxFHa9xWgU/s400/DSC01995.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522115095782024242" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-51558786316907853832010-02-02T10:37:00.010+08:002010-02-03T11:33:30.323+08:00Yahoo! Meme is here!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/S2ji8Ynb9uI/AAAAAAAAATo/mPGN92bR80g/s1600-h/yahoo+meme.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/S2hekOfso9I/AAAAAAAAATg/5Fhhriw314Q/s1600-h/joan+meme.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 242px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/S2hekOfso9I/AAAAAAAAATg/5Fhhriw314Q/s400/joan+meme.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433696926881850322" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">I’ve been microblogging for a year now and it has become an essential part of my daily routine, greeting from good morning to your friends to telling them what you eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, sharing your immediate moods and feelings.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">I find my microblogging community as my support system, we share almost all aspect of our lives on a day to day basis that if you feel down they cheer you up and even help you decide on things if you let them.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">This is why when I attended the <a href="http://www.blog4reviews.com/">Blog4Reviews</a> Christmas party last December for their bloggers and partners and Jonas de los Reyes of Yahoo! Philippines introduced us to Yahoo! Meme, I became interested.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/S2ji8Ynb9uI/AAAAAAAAATo/mPGN92bR80g/s400/yahoo+meme.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433842477450393314" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></p><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><a href="http://meme.yahoo.com/">Yahoo! Meme</a> is not just any other Microblogging site that it purely text or you are limited to the 140 characters line to express your feelings. With Yahoo! Meme you can share and express yourself thru different media, text, photo, video and audio. Meme also offers easy way of spreading or sharing whatever you find interesting by their one-click repost feature.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Since <a href="http://meme.yahoo.com/sweet_meme/">I signed up in Yahoo! Meme</a>, I’ve meet new people, gone to places I have never been and forged new friendships. Through Yahoo! Meme my world expanded regardless of time and place, I learned new things and saw great places that people around the world share through memes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-66858639723880917112010-01-05T22:46:00.007+08:002010-01-08T07:15:40.405+08:00My New Motto - Take Action!<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><b>Happy New Year Everybody! </b><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">A New Year means a new start, a way for improve ourselves, make plans and achieve goals.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I always do an assessment of my plans at the start of the year. Assessing if I have achieved my goals and strategize on the things I would like to do. Check if my 5-year plan is still on track. I would not be sharing my plans with you instead I will be sharing my new motto.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><b><i>Take Action! Seize the Moment.</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">I have been thinking of these phrases for quite sometime now, people who know me know I am a great planner. But what they don’t know is that I get frustrated if my plans don’t push through.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Being a Mom, a wife, a career woman and an entrepreneur can take its toll on a person. As an individual I do have goals for myself but sometimes those are set aside or postponed for my priority is my family and I accept that. But I am getting tired of postponing some of them.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">So this New Year I’ll start using the phrase <b>“Take Action!”</b> when I feel the circumstances is just right to take the risk and do whatever I intend to do like REALLY put up my own physical store/coffee shop and take a chance in hiring someone as a full time assistant for my business. Before I would wait for the right timing and wait for the right person to come into my life. Well I realize that if I will not <b>Take Action</b> I might be waiting for a very long time.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><b>Taking Action</b> will also be implemented in my personal life where dreams are still dreams waiting for schedules to clear up so we can travel, well I won’t wait anymore and clear the schedules myself if I have to.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">2010 is shaping up to be a great year for me. I’m so excited!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-17409774694486549262009-12-10T20:01:00.008+08:002009-12-10T21:12:16.134+08:00Free Limited Edition Cupcakes!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SyDxfJTLf4I/AAAAAAAAAR0/fCrbFNQ7WO4/s1600-h/DSC01369.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SyDxfJTLf4I/AAAAAAAAAR0/fCrbFNQ7WO4/s400/DSC01369.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413592269473939330" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">I will be giving two of these precious cupcakes worth P100 pesos!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">To honor and celebrate the friendships I forged through the years I am giving away 2 “Limited Edition” cupcakes to my friends and former students when they purchase in my online store <a href="http://www.mylittlebaker.com/">www.mylittlebaker.com</a>. I will not be selling these.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">For my students (past and present), who are dear to me I am giving two Christmas cupcakes for a single purchase worth P300 and above. Just contact me through my phones or email me. So I can validate if you are really my student. I keep lists of them. Hehehe.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">For my friends, a minimum purchase of P500 and above to avail of the two Christmas Cupcakes.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Two cupcakes per person policy will be applied regardless of how many times you order. I am doing this to make sure that you eat the cupcakes personally and not give it away.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;">I'll be taking orders till December 20, 2009 only and might be delivering your orders personally.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Hoping to hear for everybody soon!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-85284577310006456722009-12-09T20:48:00.010+08:002009-12-10T20:27:30.511+08:00Creating Art<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SyDleuOR3NI/AAAAAAAAARM/FhBU11EjxSM/s1600-h/DSC01519.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SyDleuOR3NI/AAAAAAAAARM/FhBU11EjxSM/s400/DSC01519.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413579068066094290" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">They say that left-handed persons are known to be good graphics artists. I can say they are because I know a few who are really good. But, wait a minute. I am left-handed! And I can only draw people as sticks till now. It was my frustration since I was a child and considers myself exception to that rule.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">I don’t consider myself as an “<b>Art</b><b>ist</b>”, maybe because I don’t like the conventional “Art” I do admire paintings but as an ordinary person maybe. Even my horoscope<i> (I am a Pisces)</i> says that I should be in the artistic field. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SyDnRiPTcNI/AAAAAAAAARk/q_5cj8xZjis/s1600-h/DSC01523.JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SyDnRiPTcNI/AAAAAAAAARk/q_5cj8xZjis/s400/DSC01523.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413581040534122706" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">I am starting to believe that I maybe an artist after all. Last Saturday I delivered the baptismal cupcakes that were ordered by a former student of mine. A few days before Saturday, I was already stressed and agonizing inside, doubting myself if I could ever pull off his order of 30 pcs of specialty cupcakes. The situation was not good, I don’t have anyone available to help me assemble and transport the cupcakes.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">The burden was great for I usually make this kind of cupcakes for family and they love it <i>(I thought because they love me no matter how ugly the cakes are)</i>. This is the first time I accepted an order for the cupcakes to be eaten by people I don’t know, although it helped that my customer is a former student. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SyDl4bFkKcI/AAAAAAAAARU/TksNOBLyinM/s1600-h/DSC01518.JPG"><br /><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SyDl4bFkKcI/AAAAAAAAARU/TksNOBLyinM/s400/DSC01518.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413579509605870018" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">The chocolate teddy bears was already prepared beforehand by my sister-in-law at the start of the week, all I have to do is bake the cupcakes, iced the cakes and place in the box with decors(made me really nervous). I made the cupcakes early Friday evening and woke up at dawn Saturday to make the icing and decorate the cupcakes (<i>The Christening was scheduled at 10am at Cainta</i>). I burned the sugar the first try, so I have to do repeat making the icing again. Luckily my mama was helping me by making the boxes and my hubby promised to accompany to the reception. I relaxed when I saw the cupcakes lining up in the table, they’re beautiful.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SyDmyDWGbiI/AAAAAAAAARc/URa9FUjPW4o/s1600-h/DSC01533.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SyDmyDWGbiI/AAAAAAAAARc/URa9FUjPW4o/s400/DSC01533.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413580499665186338" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">I attended the reception and was touched by the admiration by the guests on the cupcake tower I made. Some even thought they are just decors and was surprised when I said that they should be eaten soon. Many complimented how artistic I am. It was a very good feeling. I now believe I might not be good in drawings but I can create something good and sweet that can be considered an “Art”.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SyDng5uklkI/AAAAAAAAARs/zLeYEy2k7Gs/s1600-h/DSC01535.JPG"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SyDng5uklkI/AAAAAAAAARs/zLeYEy2k7Gs/s400/DSC01535.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413581304537323074" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">I would like to invite you to visit my online store <a href="http://www.mylittlebaker.com/">www.mylittlebaker.com</a>, I can proudly say it showcases my Artistic talent that is both <b>sweet</b> and<b><i> delicious</i></b>!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-90189860253791625092009-12-07T10:26:00.013+08:002009-12-07T22:24:24.386+08:00Zero In: Our History in Art Form<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/Sx0JGQmDl-I/AAAAAAAAAQM/LbCPmNRj_IU/s1600-h/zero_in_logo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 236px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/Sx0JGQmDl-I/AAAAAAAAAQM/LbCPmNRj_IU/s400/zero_in_logo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412492330307655650" /></a><br /><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"></span></span></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt">I love history and very passionate in discussing country’s past and present. I love not just knowing the facts but of what could have been. There are times when I imagine myself living this or that era. What would have I felt and how fortunate I am to live at the present.</p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><u1:p> </u1:p></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><br /></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">I love to know the “untold stories” and how our present reflects our past, like history repeating itself. I would look for answers in our history why so many Filipinos act this or that way. Or question myself if our ancestors have chosen a different path what would we become.<u1:p></u1:p></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><u1:p> </u1:p></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><br /></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">I am happy hear about Zero In: Periphery Series from <a href="http://vintersections.blogspot.com/2009/11/zero-in-periphery-series-5-exhibitions.html">Arvin’s blo</a>g.<u1:p></u1:p></span><span style=" ;font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">He gives very informative descriptions of the different museums participating in the <a href="http://www.zeroinmuseums.org/">Zero In</a> series this year. Here are some information I gathered from Arvin's blog <a href="http://vintersections.blogspot.com/2009/11/zero-in-periphery-series-5-exhibitions.html">The Intersections & Beyond</a>. Photos I used in this blog courtesy of <a href="http://vintersections.blogspot.com/2009/11/zero-in-periphery-series-5-exhibitions.html">Arvin</a>.</span></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><br /></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Here are the Museums participating in this year's <a href="http://www.zeroinmuseums.org/">Zero In:Periphery Series</a>:</span><span style=" ;font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><b><br /></b></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><b><br /></b></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><a href="http://gallery.ateneo.edu/">Ateneo</a></span></b></st1:placename><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><a href="http://gallery.ateneo.edu/"> </a><st1:placename st="on"><a href="http://gallery.ateneo.edu/">Art</a></st1:placename><a href="http://gallery.ateneo.edu/"> </a><st1:placename st="on"><a href="http://gallery.ateneo.edu/">Gallery</a></st1:placename></span></b></st1:place><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><br /></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/Sx0KX6rgOTI/AAAAAAAAAQU/ZLTBsdFrMX0/s1600-h/ateneoM.JPG"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/Sx0KX6rgOTI/AAAAAAAAAQU/ZLTBsdFrMX0/s400/ateneoM.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412493733174196530" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></span></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Featuring:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Beyond Frame :Philippine Photomedia</i></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Duration: <span class="apple-style-span">October 1-December 15, 2009</span></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><br /></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/Sx0K3U3MJDI/AAAAAAAAAQc/RIoxCH816h8/s1600-h/ateneoM1.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/Sx0K3U3MJDI/AAAAAAAAAQc/RIoxCH816h8/s400/ateneoM1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412494272778478642" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Featured in Beyond Frame are works executed using different forms of photography by Poklong Anading, MM Yu, Romina Diaz, Ringo Bunoan, Christina Dy, Lena Cobangbang, Gina Osterloh, Rachel Rillo, Steve Tirona, Lani Maestro, Mario Co, Norberto Roldan, Gerry Tan and Tony Twigg.</span></span><span style=" ;font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Address:</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"> <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on"></st1:address></st1:street></span></span><st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Ateneo</span></span></st1:placename><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"> <st1:placename st="on">Art</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">Gallery</st1:placename></span></span></st1:place><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">, Ateneo de Manila University</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on"><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on"><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Katipunan Avenue</span></span></st1:address></st1:street></st1:address></st1:street><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">,</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"> <st1:placename st="on"></st1:placename></span></span><st1:placename st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;color:black;">Loyola</span></span></st1:placename><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"> <st1:placetype st="on"></st1:placetype></span></span><st1:placetype st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;color:black;">Heights</span></span></st1:placetype><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">,</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"> <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on"></st1:place></st1:city></span></span><st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Quezon City</span></span></st1:place></st1:city></st1:address></st1:street><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span class="apple-style-span"><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on"><st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Phone: (632) 426-6488</span></st1:place></st1:city></st1:address></st1:street></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span class="apple-style-span"><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on"><st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Website: http://gallery.ateneo.edu/</span></st1:place></st1:city></st1:address></st1:street></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><b><br /></b></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><a href="http://www.lopezmuseum.org.ph/">Lopez</a></span></b></span></st1:placename><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><a href="http://www.lopezmuseum.org.ph/"> </a><st1:placename st="on"><a href="http://www.lopezmuseum.org.ph/">Memorial</a></st1:placename><a href="http://www.lopezmuseum.org.ph/"> </a><st1:placetype st="on"><a href="http://www.lopezmuseum.org.ph/">Museum</a></st1:placetype></span></b></span></st1:place><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Featuring:</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><i><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Deleted Scenes</span></i></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Duration: November 12, 2009-January 9, 2010</span></span><span style=" ;font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><br /></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/Sx0LO9cYm5I/AAAAAAAAAQk/33DGp67mpMM/s1600-h/deletedscenes_lmm.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/Sx0LO9cYm5I/AAAAAAAAAQk/33DGp67mpMM/s400/deletedscenes_lmm.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412494678808894354" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 400px; " /></a></span></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">The exhibits invites us to explore at things that may have been omitted, forgotten or neglected in our history, those side stories about the japanese and american occupation of our country. Stories not in our history books but if we search deeper in history is present and available to those who seek it.</span></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Address:</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"> <st1:placename st="on"></st1:placename></span></span><st1:placename st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;color:black;">Lopez</span></span></st1:placename><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"> <st1:placename st="on"></st1:placename></span></span><st1:placename st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;color:black;">Memorial</span></span></st1:placename><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"> <st1:placetype st="on"></st1:placetype></span></span><st1:placetype st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;color:black;">Museum</span></span></st1:placetype><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><br /><span class="apple-style-span">G/F Benpres Building,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on"></st1:address></st1:street></span><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on"><span class="apple-style-span">Exchange Road</span></st1:address></st1:street></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">corner</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <st1:placename st="on"></st1:placename></span><st1:placename st="on"><span class="apple-style-span">Meralco</span></st1:placename><span class="apple-converted-space"> <st1:placename st="on"></st1:placename></span><st1:placename st="on"><span class="apple-style-span">Avenue</span></st1:placename><br /><st1:placename st="on"><st1:placename st="on"><span class="apple-style-span">Ortigas</span></st1:placename></st1:placename><span class="apple-converted-space"> <st1:placetype st="on"></st1:placetype></span><st1:placetype st="on"><span class="apple-style-span">Center</span></st1:placetype><span class="apple-style-span">,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on"></st1:placename></st1:place></span><st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on"><span class="apple-style-span">Pasig</span></st1:placename><span class="apple-converted-space"> <st1:placetype st="on"></st1:placetype></span><st1:placetype st="on"><span class="apple-style-span">City</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><br /><span class="apple-style-span">Phone: (632) 631-2417 or 635-9545</span><br /><span class="apple-style-span">Website: http://www.lopezmuseum.org.ph/</span><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><b><br /></b></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><a href="http://www.museopambata.org/">Museo Pambata</a></span></b></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><b><br /></b></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/Sx0LwswOazI/AAAAAAAAAQs/hUpsL18_1Pw/s1600-h/pambata1.JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/Sx0LwswOazI/AAAAAAAAAQs/hUpsL18_1Pw/s400/pambata1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412495258444262194" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></span></b></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Featuring:</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><i><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Invisible Children</span></i></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Duration: November 26, 2009-January 5, 2010</span></span><span style=" ;font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><br /></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/Sx0L_rs35cI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/HTuqluqf3gk/s1600-h/pambata.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/Sx0L_rs35cI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/HTuqluqf3gk/s400/pambata.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412495515859805634" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></span></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">The exhibits highlights the importance of the Convention of the Rights of the Child (CRC). The exhibit is an eye opener on how many children today are living in different and difficult situations and that their most basic rights as a child is not met. </span></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Address:</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"> <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on"></st1:address></st1:street></span></span><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Museo Pambata</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><br /><span class="apple-style-span">Roxas Boulevard</span></span></st1:address></st1:street><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">corner</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"> <st1:address st="on"><st1:street st="on"></st1:street></st1:address></span></span><st1:address st="on"><st1:street st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">South Drive</span></span></st1:street><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">,</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"> <st1:city st="on"></st1:city></span></span><st1:city st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;color:black;">Manila</span></span></st1:city></st1:address><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><br /><span class="apple-style-span">Phone: 632) 523-1797, 523-1798 and 536-0595</span><br /><span class="apple-style-span">Website: http://www.museopambata.org/</span></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p></span><p></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:14.4pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;">History gives us perspective on how should we act and react to the current turmoil in our country. Together let us visit and get to know our past so that we can feel and reaffirm our love for the Philippines.</span></span></p>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-25065090826414661572009-11-29T13:31:00.011+08:002009-12-07T15:38:38.696+08:00Callalily Launches 3rd Album<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SxyvUGB99mI/AAAAAAAAAQE/5KACFojoVOM/s1600-h/callalily+album.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 179px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SxyvUGB99mI/AAAAAAAAAQE/5KACFojoVOM/s400/callalily+album.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412393611943605858" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">I gave up going out at night when I had my son Lorenzo. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I don’t stay out late because Lorenzo always waits for me to arrive before falling asleep and besides why go out to look for entertainment when you can cuddle him all night.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></div><div> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">But this time I broke my own rule, even my husband was surprised and tried to convince me to stay at home. It was the album launch of Callalily and I promised I’ll be there. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Kean and Tatsi, members of Callalily are my students and since June keeps asking me to go to their “Gigs” but I would always decline because it was late at night. They would even kid me of course it should be at night and not at noon. It was also during that time when they were recording their third album and would come to class without sleep, I have seen how hard they worked at it.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>So I promised that when they launch the album I’ll be there with my son to boot.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">So the night arrived, I made sure my son and I had our longest afternoon nap to be able to last all night long. Luckily, Callalily’s Album launch was held at Cubao’s Shoe Expo Mogwai Bar a tricycle ride from our home. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SxyuWiLGfII/AAAAAAAAAP0/_f-n5r_XtJA/s1600-h/callalily+launch.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SxyuWiLGfII/AAAAAAAAAP0/_f-n5r_XtJA/s400/callalily+launch.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412392554346216578" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 234px; " /></a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>Callalily’s favorite local bands performed as front act and after the show, the Callalistas were in full force. It was really a suprise for me when students in their uniform arrive at the bar even at ten in the evening. The band signed the CDs of the fans who already brought the album.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/Sxyu4b9PDtI/AAAAAAAAAP8/oRzkW68g-x8/s1600-h/DSC01509.JPG"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/Sxyu4b9PDtI/AAAAAAAAAP8/oRzkW68g-x8/s400/DSC01509.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412393136792997586" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">My son and I had a blast and enjoyed the performances, although it took a while to adjust to the loud music but we had fun. I was impressed by the transformation I saw in Kean and Tatsi, they were in their element and are great performers. My son did not last the night though, around midnight he became very sleepy, so we just waited till the band sang their last song and thanked them for the wonderful evening before leaving the venue.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">Congratulations guys! I would always support your careers. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;">Please buy Callalily's self-titled album under Sony Music Philippines at leading music stores.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p></div>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-32536578475206759332009-11-24T20:29:00.007+08:002009-12-07T15:15:31.867+08:00Teaching about Blogging<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SxyqC0S7hQI/AAAAAAAAAPc/lispMwZHGP0/s1600-h/DSC01416.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SxyqC0S7hQI/AAAAAAAAAPc/lispMwZHGP0/s400/DSC01416.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412387817566995714" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;">I teach Interactive Multimedia to college students and one of the topics I include is about Blogging. I believe it is a relevant topic for the subject for multimedia today touches on topics like audio and video and a better way for students to appreciate multimedia is to let them try video blogging and podcasting.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/Sxypv30ZhxI/AAAAAAAAAPU/hMMo1zID9_g/s1600-h/DSC01415.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/Sxypv30ZhxI/AAAAAAAAAPU/hMMo1zID9_g/s400/DSC01415.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412387492095166226" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; font-family:Arial;">Mini iBlog @ CEL</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">I love attending the iBlog <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Summit</st1:place></st1:city> every summer for I learn lots of things about blogging. It was really fortunate that a Mini iBlog <st1:city st="on">Summit</st1:city> was organized at the Consumer and Electronics Live trade show at the <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">World</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">Trade</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place> last Nov 15, 2009. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">My students were inspired and interested to blog and not just blog as a requirement for the subject but some of them were really determined to blog regularly.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SxyrMnOKDhI/AAAAAAAAAPk/PlNglsW4LqY/s1600-h/DSC01417.JPG"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SxyrMnOKDhI/AAAAAAAAAPk/PlNglsW4LqY/s400/DSC01417.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412389085367635474" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;">Thank you and congratulations to the organizers of the event, <a href="http://disini.i.ph/">JJ Disin</a>i and <a href="http://www.bloggingfromhome.com/">Janette Toral</a>. And Thank you very much to the speakers, <a href="http://www.micamyx.com/">Michaela Rodriquez</a>, <a href="http://aileenapolo.blogspot.com/">Aileen Apolo</a>, <a href="http://www.aboutmyrecovery.com/">Noemi Lardizabal Dado</a> and <a href="http://www.ourawesomeplanet.com/">Anton Diaz</a> for inspiring my students and making my job in teaching them how to blog easy.</span></p>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-83212866509515158732009-11-14T15:35:00.011+08:002009-11-15T20:35:07.237+08:00My Foodie Secrets Shared!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/Sv9ni-xxVmI/AAAAAAAAAPE/_mwlm3f-Rjs/s1600-h/Chessy+Calderetang+Buto-buto.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/Sv9ni-xxVmI/AAAAAAAAAPE/_mwlm3f-Rjs/s400/Chessy+Calderetang+Buto-buto.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404151928532850274" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Many say I am a great cook and baker, I admit and acknowledge that I have this gift that most if not all of what I make tastes really, really good. But it is not all instinct and genes(my mother is a kapampangan and my father is bicolano) I also did my part, I studied them. No I did not enroll in culinary school, I am an engineering graduate. But I have this great love for cooking and eating great food as well. My passion is eating pizzas and pasta. Anything with <a href="http://www.sarapngbuhay.com/">cheese</a> on it I will eat but I am also very particular with my <a href="http://www.sarapngbuhay.com/">cheese recipes</a> and how my food will taste.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; ">My secrets</span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">I love to watch cooking shows since elementary and practice cooking whatever recipes they shared.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">I practice. I started cooking my “experiments” in high school. During weekends I am the house cook so whatever I cook my family has to eat them.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">I continued to study how to cook. I enrolled in a basic baking class to formalize my knowledge in baking, and recently attended seminars on empanadas, cupcakes and oatmeals.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">Lastly, I join food websites. And my recent find is </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><a href="http://www.sarapngbuhay.com/">www.SarapngBuhay.com</a></span></li></ul><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">I love the Sarap ng buhay website and am encouraging everyone to join. What is great about the site is that it’s a “Filipino” website and the recipes you will find there is applicable in our country. If you go to a foreign websites for recipes problems you will encounter are most ingredients and tools you need to cook the recipe is not available in the country and might not be agreeable for the Filipino taste buds. Filipinos are very discerning on the taste of their food.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Another exciting part of signing up on Sarap ng Buhay website is that they have this event on December 14, 2009 is the gathering of cooking enthusiasts, culinary students, <i>kusineros</i>, chefs and foodies for one battle royale featuring cheese, with <a href="http://www.sarapngbuhay.com/">Kraft Eden</a> products demonstrating their versatility in various dishes, from the savory to the sweet. It is also going to be one red-letter day as all these people work with each other in landing the <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Philippines</st1:place></st1:country-region> in the record books with the most number of cheese dishes. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">I love food events and am planning to bring my whole family to the event for be held at Araneta Coliseum and is brought to you by Eden Cheese a popular cheese brand packed with Lusog-Sigla nutrients, it promotes recipes and dishes that highlight good health and vitality for the whole family.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">I also shared my Special Cheesy Caldereta recipe on the Sarap ng buhay website. My family love this recipe that I just perfected a year ago. Whenever my brother visits he requests that I cook it for him. So if you want to have a copy of it join and visit <a href="http://www.sarapngbuhay.com/">Sarap ng Buhay.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Happy Eating!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-82528239855950460562009-11-14T14:27:00.007+08:002009-11-15T09:23:07.014+08:00Lessons Learned at the DigitalFilipino E-Commerce Summit 2009<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/Sv9XAjNmoiI/AAAAAAAAAO8/uVrDZOQeJZY/s1600-h/EcommPics09.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 395px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/Sv9XAjNmoiI/AAAAAAAAAO8/uVrDZOQeJZY/s400/EcommPics09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404133744831799842" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">When the <a href="http://www.e-commercephilippines.com/digitalfilipino-e-commerce-summit.html">DigitalFilipino E-Commerce Summit 2009</a> was first announced a few months ago I knew I had to attend the event. I decided that whatever happens I would attend for it will provide such an important opportunity for me to learn and connect with fellow E-Commerce enthusiasts and friends.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">The topics discussed were informative and important for people like me who have an online store/website, educator and managers who would like to maximize their websites capabilities. There was also the exhibitors and sponsors’ booth at the event that offers value added services for website/ecommerce owners.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><b><i>What have I learned during the 2 day event?</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"></p><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">That e-commerce is here to stay and would continuously grow in the coming years</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">Creating a niche and identifying your target market is a key to make your online business grow and sustain itself</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">Designing your website to make your visitors not just view your site but to buy from you</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">Making a brand for your business in crucial and like traditional brick and mortar businesses you need take care and protect your brand</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">Your online business/website still needs to be marketed, and the Internet have all you need to if you want to save costs on marketing.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">That even an online business has its own set of challenges and as an entrepreneur you have to dedicate your time and efforts to overcome them.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">The trends in E-Commerce and <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Mobile</st1:city></st1:place> business in the country is encouraging and we are looking for a great future in business.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">And lastly, make all the pages in your website be an opportunity to sell to your visitors.</span></li></ol><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">The summit was also the venue for awarding the winners of the <a href="http://digitalfilipinowebawards.blogspot.com/">DigitalFilipino Web Awards 2009</a>. Congratulations to all the winners! As a three time judge I would like to say that the winners of this year’s web award that all of you have great websites and that I enjoyed judging them. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">All in all I had a great time. The venue and staff was great. Everyone felt the TLC, the food was good and the company special.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Congratulations and thank you <a href="http://janettetoral.com/">Janette Toral</a> for giving me the opportunity to attend. Looking forward to the next E-Commerce Summit in 2010.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-56684200673765979922009-11-10T09:00:00.006+08:002009-11-15T08:12:18.490+08:00Sesame Street Turns 40<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/Sv9GG_BEqxI/AAAAAAAAAO0/XnHrBzUL5uc/s1600-h/sesamestreet40.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/Sv9GG_BEqxI/AAAAAAAAAO0/XnHrBzUL5uc/s400/sesamestreet40.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404115163676977938" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">The world is celebrating the 40<sup>th</sup> anniversary of <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">Sesame Street</st1:address></st1:street> this week. Sesame Street is an American educational TV Series that started November 10, 1969 and is the longest running children’s program in <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">US</st1:place></st1:country-region> television and is show all over the world.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Sesame street is special to me for I grew up watching those Muppets, Big Bird and the gang. It was my first school, I learned to read, write and count numbers with them. I remember begging my parents to attend classes already for I know already how to read and write(on the walls all over the house) but it took 2 more years for me to attend one. So for years they were my classmates and friends.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">When I had my baby in 2003 aside from the nursery rhymes CDs, I bought a set of Sesame Street VCDs. Lorenzo was 6months old when he started watching Sesame Street and like me they provide educational fun adventures for my son. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">At times we would watch it together and I was amazed of the new characters and topics they tackle on the show. My son loves Elmo and has Elmo blankets that are with him when he sleeps.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><b><i>R</i></b><i><b>a</b><b>mdom things about </b></i><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on"><i><b>Sesame Street</b></i></st1:address></st1:street><i><b> that I know</b></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">I discovered after 20 years that Big Bird is a boy, that blew me away thought all these years that he’s a girl because of all those feathers.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">When I started watching again after 20 years I thought grover and elmo are the same character. Got confused there for there was no Elmo character when I was watching <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">Sesame Street</st1:address></st1:street> as a child.(Elmo character was introduced in 1984 and is a very popular character today)</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">My fave characters are Ernie and Bert, Cookie monster, Kermit and Ms Piggy, Oscar and his pets, count von count, the monsters that are all cuddly and lovable, Mr Snaffuleapagus, rubber ducky and all the human characters of the show.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">I felt sad when I watched the show again and saw the human characters Maria and company got old; I treated them as my aunts and uncles.</span></li></ul><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">I am very thankful for <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">Sesame Street</st1:address></st1:street>. The show taught me and my son to read, to speak in English, write, count numbers, know the alphabet, shapes, colors and encourage imagination and sing and dance.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Thank you <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">Sesame Street</st1:address></st1:street> for being an important part of our lives and hoping you have many more years with us.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-32327547430359596032009-11-06T15:41:00.013+08:002009-11-07T17:49:29.730+08:00Getting Mobile through Globe Tattoo Broadband<div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SvUwQGse4JI/AAAAAAAAAOk/N7NfqzWFkwE/s1600-h/Globe+Tattoo.jpg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SvUwQGse4JI/AAAAAAAAAOk/N7NfqzWFkwE/s400/Globe+Tattoo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401276381334003858" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 250px; " /></a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;">As IT professionals my husband and I see to it that we are always connected to the Internet and always updated in the latest development in Information Technology. He says that it is our responsibility as an IT person to be always in the “know” of our field. Since the late 1990’s one of the biggest slice in our budget is our Internet connection, other people have their stereos, cars, entertainment center, cellphones, clothes as passions while ours is the internet.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Lately, we became aware of the importance of having internet connection 24/7, anywhere / anytime(we have a landline DSL broadband connection at home), and I started broaching the matter to my husband that maybe it’s time to get a second broadband connection – “One" that we can bring anywhere with us and we can even use even during power outages.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">That’s when <a href="http://tattoo.globe.com.ph/product/broadband-tattoo">Globe Tattoo Broadband</a> came to my attention, my brother has one and he even surf and chat while their buying groceries. <a href="http://tattoo.globe.com.ph/product/broadband-tattoo">Globe Tattoo Broadband</a> modem is easy to use, you just plug and play, run the software and you can now connect to the net as fast from 384Kbps to 2mbps 3G or WCDMA connection.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Their fast internet connection caters to your different needs like if you want to have a quick check on your emails, update your blogs or even just read specific updates you can avail of their per KB charging which costs just 15 cents per KB or if your need more time using the internet you can avail of their per TIME connection that lets you surf the net 5 pesos per 15 minutes. You can activate these services by just texting Bytes to 1111 for per KB connection and texting TIME to 1111 for per Time connection. For new users TIME based connection is the default connection, to check your internet connection text STATUS to 1111. I have a 3G phone and a laptop <a href="http://tattoo.globe.com.ph/product/broadband-tattoo">Globe Tattoo Broadband</a> really gave me value for my money.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SvUwkfHI4cI/AAAAAAAAAOs/sxvmKv6eBTo/s1600-h/globe+skins.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 366px; height: 201px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SvUwkfHI4cI/AAAAAAAAAOs/sxvmKv6eBTo/s400/globe+skins.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401276731485643202" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">I’m a very colorful person, I like my stuffs colorful and vibrant, pinks, oranges, violets and reds are very attractive to me. Globe Tattoo Broadband lets you express yourself and shine through their <a href="http://tattoo.globe.com.ph/product/kits-and-new-skin-packs">Globe Tattoo Broadband New Skins</a>. At present Globe Tattoo Broadband is having a promo where you can submit your plug it designs at the <a href="http://tattoo.globe.com.ph/product/tattoo-gallery">Globe Tattoo Broadband Gallery</a> and be able to win P5000 for the best design plus get you design produced to actual Globe Tattoo Broadband skins.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">The <a href="http://tattoo.globe.com.ph/product/broadband-tattoo">Globe Tattoo Broadband Prepaid kit</a> are now available for P895 and comes with a USB modem, Globe Tattoo Prepaid SIM, P300 promo preloaded SIM and the users manual. Having a Globe Tattoo Broadband is great, now I don’t have to worry not getting home immediately to check on my emails and friends online.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-71586811077584455412009-11-05T09:56:00.009+08:002009-11-07T15:07:22.137+08:00Gearing Up for the Holidays through E-Commerce<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SvUOlTAp2YI/AAAAAAAAAOc/H5A-Bh_kAGw/s1600-h/ecs09-220x220.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 220px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SvUOlTAp2YI/AAAAAAAAAOc/H5A-Bh_kAGw/s400/ecs09-220x220.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401239362021742978" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><p class="MsoNormal">It’s Christmas time again! This is my third year of going online to sell my chocolates and baked products. I admit that I have not fully maximized the advantages of having an online business. I’m not in a hurry, I am taking my time, studying all angles and taking it all in. You might say I’m still a reluctant entrepreneur and have not taken major risks. I am trying to change all that and looking for ways to improve my knowledge and mindset about E-commerce.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">I have found what I am looking for, it came just at the right time the <a href="http://www.e-commercephilippines.com/digitalfilipino-e-commerce-summit.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">“E-Commerce Summit 2009 Doing E-Commerce for Real!”</span></a> I want to transform my business to a real E-Commerce one and with this summit I believe I can.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;">The</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Arial;"> </span></span><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;">DigitalFilipino E-Commerce Summit 2009</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Arial;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;">is an intensive 2-day educational seminar on e-commerce strategies scheduled to take place on November 12 & 13, 2009 at the Hotel Intercontinental, <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Makati</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">City</st1:placetype></st1:place>. The event targets entrepreneur and business owners like me, managers, investors, business development consultants and educators.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Some topics to be discussed include, Managing E-Commerce business during a global crisis , creating your niche and identifying your online target market, search engine friendly web designs. It is also the venue for recognizing the Awardees of the </span><span style="font-family:Arial;"><a href="http://digitalfilipinowebawards.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">3</span></a><sup><a href="http://digitalfilipinowebawards.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">rd</span></a></sup><a href="http://digitalfilipinowebawards.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"> Digital Filipino Web Awards</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Arial;">. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;">I hope you can also attend and learn with me! See you there!</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p></span><p></p>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-19460190926426666902009-08-05T19:43:00.007+08:002009-08-05T21:31:11.297+08:00Goodbye and Thank you Tita Cory<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SnmHTezfQrI/AAAAAAAAAOU/TpQG9L6df0M/s1600-h/coryface.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 375px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SnmHTezfQrI/AAAAAAAAAOU/TpQG9L6df0M/s400/coryface.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366469199744942770" border="0" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">The first time I heard of Ninoy Aquino was the day he was assassinated. I was in the third grade and was playing near my father when the news from the radio broke that Ninoy Aquino is dead. It was the first time I saw my father cried, shock and anger was reflected in his face, I was puzzled for I personally don’t know any Ninoy Aquino that is related to my family.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">As a child I was aware of the changes happening around me after Ninoy Aquino’s assassination. Living near <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Araneta</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place>, I witnessed rallies with people wearing yellow and making Laban sign. I first got to know about Cory Aquino thru a comics about her life during the Snap Presidential election campaign, as a child I was really impressed about her life. My parents were very active followers of Cory Aquino, importance of what is happening in the country is taught to us at home. Family friends and relatives were active during the EDSA Revolution. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Living near EDSA brought excitement for a child like me during that EDSA Revolution, it brought endless days of playtime for me for there were no classes then for a week.<span style=""> </span>The real work as a student came when we went back to school. Teachers imparted to us the relevance of the EDSA Revolution and how we had a new president for the country.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><b><i>My President</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">I was eleven years old when Cory Aquino became president of our country, you can say she was <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">My First President</span>. I was educated about politics during her time and my political views and love of country was influenced and molded during her regime.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">The whole duration of my student life from grade five to high school I was punctuated with the awareness of President Aquino and her administration. Knowledge in Current Events is very important. Her speeches were dissected and discussed in class, people in her cabinet are memorized and events and decisions she made as president analyzed. You can say that because of these I have very high standards and expectations of our government officials, choosing my candidates from barangay to the president to be elected is very important for me. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Thank you President Cory in having a hand in molding me as a Filipino and I am proud of it. Growing up during your regime made me proud of being a Filipino and helped me decide to stay in the country when it was easy for us to leave the country and migrate abroad. Time and time again it was proven to me that I am needed here that as an educator to serve our countrymen.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">By your example being a proud Filipino I will continue to serve our country to the best of my abilities. I will start by making sure to choose the next President of the <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Philippines</st1:place></st1:country-region> would have your qualities, serving the country wholeheartedly and not because of personal gain.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><i><b>Goodbye My President Corazon C. Aquino</b></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><i><b><br /></b></i> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Thank you for the renewed Hope for our beloved country The <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Philippines</st1:place></st1:country-region>, you will never be forgotten, you will forever live in our hearts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-57375275815809961482009-07-29T11:55:00.004+08:002009-07-30T02:42:09.406+08:00My Top 10 Emerging and Influential Blog of 2009I had a hard time completing my <a href="http://www.influentialblogger.net/2009/05/join-top-10-emerging-influential-blogs.html">Top 10 Emerging and Influential Blogs of 2009</a>. Maybe because I have certain criteria or things that I want in the blogs I follow and read. Anyways here is my list:<div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH">1. <a href="http://tunaynalalake.blogspot.com/">http://tunaynalalake.blogspot.com</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH">Nakakaaliw, I always love blogs that take your minds of problems, even recommend this blog for my husband to read</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH">2. <a href="http://www.pataygutom.com/">http://www.pataygutom.com/</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH">So yummy dishes. Nice catchy name :D</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH">3. <a href="http://fatherblogger.com/">http://fatherblogger.com/</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH">An intriguing blog to read, interesting topics specially if you have children</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH">4. <a href="http://theaccidentalteacher.com/">http://theaccidentalteacher.com</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH">How can I not read this? I'm a teacher too.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH">5. <a href="http://www.letsgosago.net/">http://www.letsgosago.net/</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH">Travel and food can't go wrong there</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH">6. <a href="http://www.marikinalife.com/">http://www.marikinalife.com/</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH">Love the up-to-date info and trivia about Marikina, can't help it I love this city</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH">7. <a href="http://lipstickaddict.blogspot.com/"> http://lipstickaddict.blogspot.com/</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH">I may not me that kikay but still, when it comes to beauty fill me in</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH">8. <a href="http://goodtimesmanila.com/"> http://goodtimesmanila.com/</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH">satirical article but helps keep your mind sharp</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH"><o:p>9. <a href="http://socialmediaphilippines.com/"> http://socialmediaphilippines.com/</a></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH">Really serious tips here</span></p>10. <a href="http://www.pinoytechpodcast.com/">http://www.pinoytechpodcast.com/</a><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Very informative</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">This writing project is made possible with the help of the following sponsors: <a href="http://www.absolutetraders.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext;">Absolute Traders</span></a>, <a href="http://www.mybrutecheats.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext;">My Brute Cheats</span></a>, <a href="http://www.bizsum.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext;">Business Summaries</span></a>, <a href="http://www.fitandthecity.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext;">Fitness Advantage Club</span></a>, <a href="http://buddygancenia.com/blog/?page_id=67" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext;">Events and Corporate Video</span></a>, <a href="http://www.eventsatwork.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext;">Events@Work</span></a>, <a href="http://www.dominguez.com.ph/" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext;">Dominguez Marketing Communications</span></a>, <a href="http://www.redmobile.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext;">Red Mobile</span></a> and <a href="http://www.blog4reviews.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext;">Blog4Reviews.com</span></a>.</p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-PH"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS';color:#FFFF66;"><br /></span></p></div>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-81278315011056743632009-07-16T18:51:00.008+08:002009-07-30T02:27:03.899+08:00Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, My Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SnCTaUoWJRI/AAAAAAAAAOM/pIsm3HrNpMc/s1600-h/halfbloodprince_bigposter.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 319px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SnCTaUoWJRI/AAAAAAAAAOM/pIsm3HrNpMc/s400/halfbloodprince_bigposter.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363949236622075154" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Arial;">As a Harry Potter fan, I am very satisfied with this movie. It showed all the important parts of the 6<sup>th </sup>book and laid the foundation for movie viewers to understand or ready them for the conclusion of the Harry Potter series.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;color:#333333;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;color:#333333;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;color:#333333;">The young actors in this movie showcasing maturity in their portrayal of their characters and the veteran actors that played Prof. Dumbledore, Prof. Snape and even Prof. Slughorn showed us more than what we read in the book.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;color:#333333;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;color:#333333;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;color:#333333;">The movie showed us the side of Voldermort from being a child to a young wizard like Harry it lets us get to known him. The movie focused on the struggles the young wizards undergoes during this difficult teenage year, we saw them make bad choices and how they survive them. But in my opinion the kissing scene of Harry and Ginny is too tame for book 6. Ha ha ha. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;color:#333333;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;color:#333333;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;color:#333333;">I was satisfied with the Quidditch Game, the best! I know there is not much action in this movie but so is in the book. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;color:#333333;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;color:#333333;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;color:#333333;">All in all I gave The Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince 4 1/2 popcorn out of 5. I would highly recommend that before watching the last 2 movies is for all to read the Deathly Hallows to really enjoy the movie.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;color:#333333;"><br /></span></p>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-13347034061179055062009-07-07T14:14:00.010+08:002009-07-30T02:05:43.141+08:00Ice Age3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, My Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SnCOGywmNTI/AAAAAAAAAOE/S4FaLI_jklg/s1600-h/iceagedawnofthedinosaurs_bigteaser2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 319px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SnCOGywmNTI/AAAAAAAAAOE/S4FaLI_jklg/s400/iceagedawnofthedinosaurs_bigteaser2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363943403554223410" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ice Age is my son’s favorite movie, he memorized all the dialogs of the first 2 movies and was waiting since last year for this movie.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">We had big plans for this movie, my husband thought that it will be shown in IMAX but was disappointed that it will not be shown. He wanted the movie to be the first movie my son will experience in IMAX. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Since the posters were advertising that Ice Age3 is a 3D movie, we started asking around for theaters offering 3D days before the movie will be shown. The SM North’s The Block was highly recommended, and since The Block is new we decided to watch there.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The first disappointment came from the Digital Theater of the Block was undergoing repairs on that day a Saturday, July 4, the second day of showing and it was too late to go to other Malls and Lorenzo is already panicking about the delay of his watching the movie. We had no choice but to watch the movie in their regular theater and since the line for buying tickets was long we had to wait for almost two hours for our screening time.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The biggest disappointment for me is the theater itself for I feel the Screen is too small and their sound system is not good. There was a Transformer movie showing beside our theater and you can hear the action scenes from there inside our cinema. And to think that The Block is newly constructed, I can’t believe at this age of technology they would make a low quality cinema. Tsk, Tsk. It’s a good thing my son is just a kid and would not be that sensitive to the quality of the theater but as parents and a paying customer I would definitely not watch again in SM North’s Cinemas.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><br /></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>The Movie Review</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;color:black;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> For the Movie itself, I would rate it 3 out of 5 popcorn. It was a riot, really made for kids; exciting dinosaur chases, there was drama and suspense but compared to the first 2 movies the plot is not that original or engaging. The Original movie was still the best!</span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-20471676811383738622009-07-05T11:16:00.012+08:002009-07-30T01:58:28.895+08:00Our Family Adventure at SM North Edsa<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Watching Ice Age 3 is a very big event to my family for it’s the first time we will watch a movie as a family and a great opportunity to check out the changes at SM North, their </span><st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Sky</span></st1:placename><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span><st1:placetype st="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Garden</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> and The Block. We had a great time even though there were setbacks, watched the movie, eat at Wham! and Mang Inasal bought some things and went home tired but at least Lorenzo was happy.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SnCGL8Q8EoI/AAAAAAAAAN8/eGn4lzO4vJI/s1600-h/DSC00970.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SnCGL8Q8EoI/AAAAAAAAAN8/eGn4lzO4vJI/s400/DSC00970.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363934695912116866" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SnCF5604_ZI/AAAAAAAAAN0/L3zwV1FT5uI/s1600-h/DSC00974.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SnCF5604_ZI/AAAAAAAAAN0/L3zwV1FT5uI/s400/DSC00974.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363934386288393618" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SnCFdcxynNI/AAAAAAAAANs/C0TUZG6rJ24/s1600-h/DSC00968.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SnCFdcxynNI/AAAAAAAAANs/C0TUZG6rJ24/s400/DSC00968.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363933897185991890" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SnCFIDgXxJI/AAAAAAAAANk/9aCVA64B75s/s1600-h/DSC00973.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SnCFIDgXxJI/AAAAAAAAANk/9aCVA64B75s/s400/DSC00973.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363933529624790162" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SnCEvY075ZI/AAAAAAAAANc/UsOWyHaMNnc/s1600-h/DSC00978.JPG"><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SnCEvY075ZI/AAAAAAAAANc/UsOWyHaMNnc/s400/DSC00978.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363933105851458962" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SnCESpunPnI/AAAAAAAAANU/no4RWzC4FGU/s1600-h/DSC00043.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SnCESpunPnI/AAAAAAAAANU/no4RWzC4FGU/s400/DSC00043.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363932612172136050" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SnCDhB871TI/AAAAAAAAANM/8vo9wrEYMVw/s1600-h/DSC00965.JPG"><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SnCDhB871TI/AAAAAAAAANM/8vo9wrEYMVw/s400/DSC00965.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363931759681197362" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:7;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:48px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre;font-size:16px;"><br /></span></span></span></span></p>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-55220423900098501252009-07-04T22:34:00.006+08:002009-07-30T01:08:40.714+08:00Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, My Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SnCBbX_IWuI/AAAAAAAAANE/hq8oMq2Ulh0/s1600-h/transformersrevengeofthefallen_bigfinal.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 319px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SnCBbX_IWuI/AAAAAAAAANE/hq8oMq2Ulh0/s400/transformersrevengeofthefallen_bigfinal.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363929463493516002" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;">Things that were important to me while growing up were school, cartoons and playing outdoors. Growing up in the 80’s was a real treat for a kid, Voltes V, Sesame Street, Carebears, Transformers and GIJoe were the staple of my life. I was even a member of Uncle BoB’s Lucky 7 Club at GMA 7.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">When movie companies started making live action movies of my childhood cartoons I was really excited but somewhat concerned, could they live up to the original? Would it be just a waste to time to go and watch?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Did you know that I watched Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen alone? Why?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Well first, I had this free time and there was no one else to go with. The pull of the movie is so strong, watching transformers is a must for me for I grew up with them, played with transformer toys.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Watching the movie is like paying a visit to a very dear friend, the movie did not disappoint seeing bumblebee(my fave) and the other autobots and decepticons and hearing Optimus Prime (dubbed by Peter Cullen) brought me back to my childhood. The movie was fast paced and had yummy human character like Josh Duhamel (plays Major William Lennox) I was satisfied. The action scenes were great you can really see hardware getting loose from the robots as they engage in combat. It felt like being in the middle to the battle or your watching a great fireworks display.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Well for the kid in me my rate 4 out of 5 popcorn!<o:p></o:p></span></p>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26284403.post-18848815964136588172009-06-22T20:49:00.011+08:002009-06-25T01:50:55.106+08:00Two Lives Made One<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SkJj20xR_YI/AAAAAAAAAM8/32BMaamxhCs/s1600-h/JhayLea+wedding.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 256px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nTEmDIki_2Q/SkJj20xR_YI/AAAAAAAAAM8/32BMaamxhCs/s400/JhayLea+wedding.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350949100798999938" /></a><p class="MsoNormal">I attended last week the wedding of my former student Jhay Surmeda. I don’t usually socialize with my students outside school events or even attend personal events happening in their lives. I am reluctant attending those kinds of events, I am aware of the respect they give me and at times I know they avoid talking to me if they can help it. It can be very awkward.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">But you can say there are special students I hold dear in my heart that even the passing of time can’t erase that. I do have students becoming my close friends after they graduated and would meet up or communicate with each other once in a while.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">So when Jhay requested me to attend his wedding I just can’t refuse him(although it took me a month to really agree attending). It was an honor really, for him to still think of me after all these years and even felt I am special enough to witness a very important milestone in his life.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">The wedding of Jhay & Lea Surmeda was held last June 16, 2009, 3:00 pm at the Immaculate Conception Parish, Antipolo Cathedral or more widely known as the church where Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage is in Antipolo City. The reception at the Alta Vista Clubhouse also in <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Antipolo</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">City</st1:placetype></st1:place> followed.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">The wedding was elegant and solemn. The bride Lea was radiant and beautiful and the groom Jhay dashing. The wedding was conducted while it was raining very hard outside the chuch but I always believe rain brings blessings for the newly weds. I really felt the love Jhay and Lea feel for each other and how important that moment was for both of them. I said a fervent prayer to the Lord to guide and bless their marriage, the ceremony was really moving. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Familiar faces I saw there were my PUP former students, Jhay and Lea’s batchmates and close friends. It felt like a reunion! I got to catch up on what’s happening to them and how they are doing in their careers. I really enjoyed myself.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">The reception that followed was really festive! Their VTR was impressive and the activities that followed lively. The venue was great you get to see Metro Manila skyline at a distance. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">I was touched how Jhay and Arvin took really good care of me, checking if I am ok or if I need transport to the reception and if I am enjoying myself.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">My gift for the newly weds are the chocolate giveaways in honor of their wedding. It’s the first time I have done edible wedding giveaways and it was distributed after dinner at the reception. My former students were surprised that I would do such a thing, create such goodies just for Jhay, for those who does not know, I give free chocolates to my students and still do so today. I loved doing it actually. It was a labor of love since it took me a week to design, conceptualize and make all those 140 pieces of chocolates. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>To Jhay and Lea, Best Wishes and Congratulations!</i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></p>joan_pinonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623025314662359372noreply@blogger.com3