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Real-life Hero: Efren Penaflorida Jr

A salute to our real-life hero, Mr. Efren Penaflorida Jr!

“You are the change that you dream as I am the change that I dream, and collectively we are the change that this world needs to be” – Efren Penaflorida, from his acceptance speech at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood during the CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute last Saturday night.

Efren received his award from the hottie actress, Eva Mendes. Eh, really cool man! It was indeed a star studded event and for a Filipino to bring home the most coveted award was big time.

To Efren, may you continue to inspire and influence us all! Thank you for your untiring love to our fellow countrymen. You are very humble and cute! 

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Whoopsie Doopsie!

Click! Click!

Yay, someone’s testing her old camera!

Camera test! Test! Test!

Someone’s trying out a new hobby?!!

Someone’s wanna be a rock star chic!

Awww,,,, not really… just trying out the old camera.

After all, this is a free country and it’s a jungle out there... I can be what I wanna be! Yo!

Smart Enough?

Just a random picture that I took when I was in HK. Thinking about it now, I dunno what the heck I was doing at that time for me to capture this while eating in one of the restos at The Peak. Maybe because I was dining with the not-so-smart guy, haha! Just kidding folks!

Now, I am seriously contemplating about life in general... This brief text message exchange  last week made me feel cautious;

Me: Trick or Treat? ... (some text missing)

Friend: I'll be out of town. Don't do anything foolish!

So, yes... I am smart because I dunno what love is... Why? Because I rationalize things often and I feel like I am the "approachable but unattainable" type. Yes, I am a robot. Boss used to call me the heartless "superwoman" in the office.

Do you know what love is? How do you know if its REAL?

Coincidence, is that all there is?

Yes, I’ve been bugged with a lot of thoughts in my head for quite a while already. Then, there’s 500 Days of Summer which somehow made me think about a couple of things in life.

500 Days of Summer. A story about boy meets girl, but boy falls in love and the girl doesn’t. Err! Crap, I know! You might wonder how come they call this a romantic comedy movie when this uber sweet, boy-next-door’s love wasn’t fairly reciprocated by this evil, emotionless girl. The movie will show you how this boy, the delicate and lovely Tom, conquered Cupid’s heartless ploy.


The scenes were presented in the most passionate but very unique way, nothing much of kissing and making love. It will make you look out on the days left for the couple to make amends and therefore have a second thought of a happy ending like how most movies were done.

This will make you believe in coincidence. That there are no miracles, no such thing as fate and nothing is meant to be. If love is over and done, you must simply face the fact and start anew. To accept things at face value sometimes, maybe because too much questioning and bargaining are simply waste of time.

Coincidence does not prove relationship, but somehow related events may have a higher index of coincidence. In a more logical perspective, probability is a factor of several coincidences. So then, is it safe to say that there is no such thing as “heaven sent”? What do you think? Do you believe in magic in the first place?

what i'm gonna live for? die for?

I’m leaving tonight
Going somewhere deep inside my mind
I close my eyes slowly
Flowin’ away slowly
But I know I’ll be alright
It’s coming stronger to me
And I know someone is out there
Lead the way
Lead the way
Show me the answers I need to know

What I’m gonna live for
What I’m gonna die for
Who you gonna fight for
I can’t answer that

...
I feel numb, I’m alive
I know I’m getting closer

...
My life has had it’s share of troubles
And now I found a place to go
I’ve said goodbye to all my troubles
’cause now I’ve find my place to go

The Quest by Bryn Christopher

One of my faves from Grey's Anatomy Season 4. I dunno, but I feel like I'm one of the daughters of darkness. Ahemmmm... Will you help me live life? Just lead the way please. Oh, btw, Bryn is sexxyy... haha! wink!

image from dlennis.wordpress.com

holding on...

After spending my saturday afternoon doing work stuff, I went to Ortigas to hear mass. After dinner, I came across these sets of original VCDs & DVDs on sale. I told myself, I'm gonna buy some to uplift my emotional & twisted self. Been pretty busy these past few weeks, so many things happened in the last few days that I don't even know will soon come my way.

There... I bought a copy of Serendipity. Oh! Yeah, I've watched this movie a hundred times already since college, and finally, I now have a copy of my own. I also bought three others, haha! On my way home, I was so excited to start the ball rolling!

My first pick was... Under the Tuscan Sun. It was fabulously done just like Sweet Home Alabama (my boy's favorite). It made me laugh and cry at the same time. Not depressing, as I don't want to become more depressed this weekend. Loved it!



"If you smash into something good, you should hold on until its time to let go... Now is not the time..." - Under the Tuscan Sun

Yeah, not yet. Maybe some other time... :)

Paalam Na by MYMP (Ayayay!)

Bakit nang magpaalam ka
Sabi mo ay babalik
Hanggang ngayo'y wala
Sino nga ba ang bago mo
Mas malambing ba siya
Mahal pa ba ako

Bridge:
Hindi ko na pansin paglipas ng araw
Ang nasa isip ko na lamang
Laging ikaw

CHORUS:
Paalam na
Nasaan man ngayon
May iba mang mahal
Pangako'y di nagtagal
Paalam na
Sana'y alam mo
Ang puso'y maghihintay
Alang-alang sa'yo

Instrumental

Di ba ang sabi mo noon pang
Habang-buhay na tayong dalawa
Dito sa pusong bihag mo
Wala nang papalit
Ikaw lang at ako

(Repeat Bridge)
(Repeat Chorus)
Instrumental
(Repeat Chorus)

Coda:
Ang puso'y maghihintay

Haha, playing senti this time... Something is weird these days, I kinda like this song (moment ko na naman)... How about you, what's your fave song? Sweetie, how are you? :)

What do I do
Every time I hold your hand, it’s not the same
What do I do
I think I fell in love with you

Our First Movie Premiere - Burn After Reading

To all Nuffnangers, thank you so much for attending the premiere night. It was awesome to have met you all in person. :) I hope you all enjoyed watching the movie and got to see the supreme irony of life presented in the movie.

This is our very first community building event. We believe that the blogging community is really what is all about and what we are trying to develop. Hopefully, we can have more events later on and that we'll be seeing you all again. :) There's one coming up - Sony Expo at SMX on Dec 6! So please watch out for it and don't forget to send your entries to win a Sony Cybershot T700. Sony is so cool! :)

I would like to thank our sponsors - Viva Entertainment Inc. and Robinsons Movieworld and to Eric Fernandez, our official photographer.

Some pics:

Nuffnanggers waiting in line. Really fun to be with. Look at Malen over there, doing the Korean sign! haha! To the winners, congratulations! 'Till next Nuffnang raffle, hehe. :) To blogger friends, thanks for coming over. You totally rock!

To my Nuffies, congratulations on a job well done! Two thumbs up my darlings. :) Too bad, Roanna came in late - she's busy presenting to clients. To my principals, thank you for all the support shown.

See you all soon! Thanks again! Muahugs! :)

into the world of blogging

I met several interesting personalities lately.

There’s this guy, a popular one in the world of blogging – he’s even featured in the local dailies early this month, turned out to be one of my kindergarten best friend’s uncle! Hehe, really a small world huh. Bubbly, adorable and totally smart guy. And of course, with the ever supportive blogger friend Malen, who brought her other blogger friends (Mitch and Agnes) along to the Outoor Art Gallery event at Fullybooked, Boni High Street. Take a look at the pic, we’re like been close for a long time already.

Thanks for the company and till next get together my darlings! To Reynz: thanks for the chocolates, haha, it was so yummy, everyone in the office love it! To Malen: as always, been really supportive, dunno how to thank you that much. To Agnes and Mitch: nice to have you both around, keep the spirit high and see you guys soon! Love you all!

my so-so day

I am getting sentimental of going online these days... I dunno why...

I've been thinking and thinking and thinking a lot...

When we were by the beach, I ended up pondering on so many things...

Oh gosh! Again??? Hahaha! Dunno what to say now. Yes, we're all getting old, getting 'manang' i must say... Oh noh!

talking about career

Am reading this new book, allow me to share some thoughts of David F. D’Alessandro. Very interesting, very informative, surely will guide you finding your way up!

To build the kind of personal brand that will help you to be successful, you will have another filter to the lens. In order to build a good reputation, you have to view your actions in the same way that the people judging you will view them.

While we tend to view our own less-than-heroic actions as no reflection on the basic goodness of our character, outside observers believe just the opposite that we do things we do because of the kind of people we are. It may be an error of perception but a fact of life.

Don’t flatter yourself. You can’t build a good personal brand if you can’t see yourself as others see you.

The best way to establish a brand when you are new to an organization is by offering something that is missing. Do something that is humble but essential.

Become a product with the right features. Of course, you don’t want to be appreciated just as where you are, but with a brand that shouts “upward mobility”. If you’re like a Mercedes to them, better deliver the performance they expect from a luxury brand, ‘coz who wants an unreliable Mercedes? No one!

Always remember these things…

· To be considered for the upper ranks, get into a position where you are making money for your organization.

· A reputation for dishonesty is a career-ender. No amount of talent, brains, or accomplishments will save you from it.

· Indiscretion can cost an organization a great deal, so become known for your excellent judgment about when to speak and when to keep quiet.

· Win a name as the human equivalent of FEDEX: Always deliver on time. If you overpromise and underdeliver, you won’t be trusted by your bosses, and you will go nowhere.

· Become known as the coach of the players want to play for. Develop a reputation for leadership, at some point your ability to do things become meaningless. What counts is whether you can get other people to do them.

Great thoughts right? The reason why I am posting this online is for young readers to have something different at this point in time. Intelligence and hard work are undeniably factors to have a successful career, but we can’t ignore character, something that is unique and REAL to each one of us…

Care to be successful and fabulous? It's about time I guess...

Of Curtis' & Camilla's Saga

Most of the time, I so hate Curtis… Hating his stupidity and for being an a**hole for expecting Camilla to do the same thing for him.

But this Curtis, is a totally different type of Curtis, I just dunno why… maybe a confused type of Curtis…

Camilla: Hi there! Wanna have coffee or something?
Curtis: I’m in a class eh.
Camilla: Later, maybe?
Curtis: Let’s see.

Camilla should learn by now that happiness cannot be based on the presence of another individual – but must be found within one’s self. Simply, believing in and learning to take responsibility for yourself.

Camilla’s still hanging in there, what about you Curtis? Stop being a loser or just a regular guy, ‘coz you’re too far from that kind of guy. Camilla is expecting so much from Curtis… Wake up baby, please???

I was weng-wengizeddd!

I was weng-wengizedddd! YES, that’s a fact Jack! I just can’t tell you why for now… maybe next time. Hahaha!

OH, the culprit is over there... <--

OMG! As is in oh my gulay… We all had a grand time despite its crazy ending! I can’t imagine it would end that way. Hahaha! Kaloka talaga. Hmmm, maybe because we were dancing the night away, and for that thanks to my friend who started it all! The band was really good, though cute guy wasn’t there, and my friend was a bit down not seeing her crushie on stage. What’s his name again? Oh no, we can’t recall it anymore. All I know is that my friend gave her biz card after the picture taking thing the last time we were there. That’s gutsy right? Oh well, that’s why we love her so much!

Laugh trips and all kababawan really made our night. I am not like this often, but with great friends around, I tend to loose a ‘bit’ out of control with my intake. The last time I had fun like that was in Decades with my other girl friends. That time, we were Jagermeized! with Jagermeister. And oh yeah, what does Jagermeister promotes? Hell, it promotes “responsible drinking”. How can people do that, with just one shot you’ll get tipsy right away? But heck, it was still fun!

Last Friday night was indeed a fun fun night with the girls. And oh, btw, thanks to Don and our condo guard for helping us or ‘me’ out. Hahaha!

Thanksie all! Muah!

from us, to you! yes you Nuffnangers!

First, allow me to thank you for all your support.

For helping us out spreading the good news in the blogosphere.

It's been 2 days since we were officially online and I can feel the excitement of each and everyone here. (setting aside pressure and sleepless nights... Man! they've done pretty damn good in My and Sg! :) )

Just reading through blog posts and comments actually made me feel relieved and happy! Oh yeah, my happy-o-meter yesterday was shooting up! We have a surprise for you, and you better watch out for it... hmmm...

We can see that the community is growing since day 1 and we value each and everyone here. For us, bloggers are not merely statistics, everyone is important to us! We want to build the community with you and we mean it.

WE WANT YOU! So better check us out often for you to see our surprises.

For those that we've met and help us out along the way, you know who you are... I sincerely thank you and more power to you guys! See you all around. (Sept 6?)

YOU rock! ;) Both Nuffnangers and Nuffies (my darlings) ROCK!

'Nuff said...

We're now officially online...

Nuffnang is here. Register now! http://www.nuffnang.com.ph and feel a different kind of blogging experience.

..in Nuffnang.. All things good, all things cool. ‘Nuff said.

tomorrow you'll meet the Nuffies made in the Philippines

time has come

butterflies in my stomach
feeling excited, nervous, panicky...
can't even sleep right away

a BIG REVEAL will happen soon in the local blogosphere
we'll do our best, we'll try to do everything right
we won't OVER promise, but we want to OVER deliver
(right team?)

we know timing is right...
see you guys around and it was nice meeting you all
let's keep in touch!

while waiting for the right time, i'd just be like this...
pretending to play cool over things... hahaha!

my first attempt

This is my very first attempt in blogging. I'm expecting this can be fun & inspiring! Releasing excess baggage, random thoughts, exciting plans, good memories, notable events and other stuffs inside me through this thing called “blogging”.