tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352674502024-03-07T23:20:09.881-08:00In My Hesitating (?) Opinion"Information is pretty thin stuff unless mixed with experience."Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-4220900100410233422006-10-26T10:40:00.000-07:002006-10-26T11:10:18.979-07:00Things that made my day...<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/1600/IMG_4326.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/320/IMG_4326.jpg" border="0" /></a>1. Yesterday, I received this lovely postcard from Rachel. Wow! I love it Rach! Thank you so much.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> Vigan, earlier known as Cuidad Fernandina, is one of my dream places to visit in the Philippines. </span><br /><br />2. Sent my first box full of summer clothes addressed to mom this morning. It will reach home after two to three months, though. However, it eased a little bit of nostalgia because one thing is clear: I am going HOME.<br /><br />3. My kids' eager voices over the phone last night. Their excited voices still lingered.<br /><br />4. A nice, long call to the kindest person on earth. Thank you sweet sleepyhead for sharing a good laugh.<br /><br />5. Amelie Poulain's antics. I could watch your film again and again.Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-47530803561060281722006-10-21T16:22:00.000-07:002006-10-22T16:01:10.215-07:00My cousin and S.A.D.<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/1600/3.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/320/3.jpg" border="0" /></a> I got a somewhat sad e-mail from Maris, my cousin who's in Chicago right now. She was telling about me about having a S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder) syndrome but I told her, that couldn't be possible as winter isn't here yet. Well, I was wrong because she is actually experiencing some distress right now. Symptoms like oversleeping, avoiding company, lack of appetite are just a few. After comforting her, I also realized that I, myself, am in this situation, too.<br /><br />I have been a sleepyhead since the start of autumn and lately, I am in no mood for socialising . What's worse, my appetite has left me. Yikes. This is serious.<br /><br />I am obviously stuck. <span style="font-size:85%;">Maris, you're not alone. </span><br /><p><span style="font-size:85%;">If you are in my situation, how will you cope up?</p></span>Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-68293818231634507512006-10-18T17:09:00.000-07:002006-10-19T15:57:09.044-07:00Fun Meme from Rach1. Grab the book nearest to you, turn on page 18 and find line 4.<br />"It is said, and I agree, that politics is out of place in the lecture room. It does not belong there on the part of the students...Neither does.." An article entitled "The case for value-free sociology" written by Max Weber. It's part of a new edition of the book, Seeing Ourselves.<br /><br />2. Stretch your left arm out as far as you can.<br />Wow what a good start of an exercise! I should do the same with my right arm. :-D<br /><br />3. What is the last thing you watched on TV?<br />I couldn't remember...<br /><br />4.Without looking, guess what time it is?<br />–7:30 a.m.<br /><br />5. Now look at the clock, what is the actual time?<br />–7:29 a.m.<br /><br />6. With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?<br />–birds chirping<br /><br />7. When did you last step outside? What were you doing?<br />Yesterday because I had my class. I walked for about 10 minutes from my apartment to the teaching building. Oh another 5 minutes from the ground floor up to the fifth floor. Exhausting. But it was worth it because my students were very outspoken and lively yesterday.<br /><br />8. Before you started this survey, what did you look at?<br />My kids and honeypie's photoframes.<br /><br />9. What are you wearing?<br />My pink pajamas. :o)<br /><br />10. Did you dream last night?<br />Hmm yes, I did. It was vague but it was like a celebration of something. Everyone in my family was in a gay mood.<br /><br />11. When did you last laugh?<br />–just a few minutes before I started with this meme. Hehe *alone*<br /><br />12. What is on the wall of the room you are in?<br />–nothing.<br /><br />13. Seen anything weird lately?<br />The other day, a butterfly appeared inside the classroom (at the sixth floor)..odd, right? But "his" company made me smile. I always thought that butterflies represent something. And at that day, it was my eldest brother (deceased) visiting to remind me of his birthday.<br /><br />14. What do you think of this quiz?<br />Fun and entertaining. I must thank Rach for this chance.<br />It actually made me a little mushy this morning.<br /><br />15. What is the last film you saw?<br />In America (for the second time) and guess what I had discovered? It had a tagalog subtitle! :0)<br /><br />16. If you became a multimillionaire overnight, what would you buy?<br />A condo in Manila, car for my elder brother, a lot (bigger one) for my mama, books, clothes and educational plans for my kids and a vineyard in Austria. Oh and piece of land for the poor, too.<br /><br />17. Tell me something about you that I dunno.<br />I am a lazybone.<br />Daydreaming is one of my favorite habits.<br /><br />18. If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do?<br />Eradicate poverty. If I were a multimillionaire, I would give the poor a piece of land to till. I will start in the Philippines and I will try my best to create a brand new Philippines where everyone can experience a worry-free kind of life.<br /><br />19. Do you like to dance?<br />Yup. Sometimes when I have a company.<br /><br />20. George Bush<br />Hmm President of the US and a good friend of Tony Blair. What else? hehe<br /><br />21. Imagine your first child is a girl, what do you call her?<br />Oh my first born is a girl and I call her Rayla Elizabeth. My second child would be "China."<br /><br />22. Imagine your first child is a boy, what do you call him?<br />My baby boy's name is Judien Lawrence. For my second child? Reinhard. :o)<br /><br />23. Would you ever consider living abroad?<br />Yes. I would love to live somewhere in Europe one day.<br /><br />24. What do you want GOD to say to you when you reach the pearly gates?<br />Welcome home Siena. Have a great life with your papa, sister, brother and your favorite granny.<br /><br />25. 4 people who must also do this meme in their journal.<br />Sir Sonnie, Thess, Larry and Kala.<br /><br />Cheers everyone and have a lovely day! :-DVenusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-6783908725249567932006-10-16T04:35:00.000-07:002006-10-16T04:43:48.106-07:00Any wishes? ask a very powerful Buddha...<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/1600/praying%20for%20a%20son.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/320/praying%20for%20a%20son.jpg" border="0" /></a> I could read what Justin was wishing for...a son? I believe so.<br /><br />What do I always ask from him? _______, _________, _________.<br /><br />If you were inside, what would you pray for?Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-85527261286494299412006-10-16T03:44:00.000-07:002006-10-16T04:18:41.182-07:00A buddhist?<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/1600/siena%201061.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/320/siena%201061.jpg" border="0" /></a> A believer, maybe.<br /><br />What I love most about these buddhist temples is the smell of those incense sticks when lit. It always gives me some kind of enlightenment and deep appreciation for this extraordinarily odd but enticing culture.<br /><div></div>Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-60011058215157701182006-10-14T21:33:00.000-07:002006-10-14T21:39:58.099-07:00Lake House and Keanu..<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/1600/keanue2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/320/keanue2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>After watching the "Lake House" yesterday, my love for KEANU had been rekindled hehe.</div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Just one sentence to express my deepest love for him coz someone might get really, really jealous. :o)</span></div>Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-58330742533581594652006-10-13T20:41:00.000-07:002006-10-13T20:51:08.820-07:00To all the globetrotters out there...<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/1600/siena%20998.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/320/siena%20998.jpg" border="0" /></a> This snapshot is for you...<br /><br />Have a great weekend everyone!<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Mwah!<br /></span>Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-43563703097830679532006-10-13T18:26:00.000-07:002006-10-13T19:01:23.279-07:00Massage parlors and their rates..<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/1600/siena%201010.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/320/siena%201010.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>In Shanghai, massage parlors are very popular. Want to know their rates? Please check the pic.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div>There's only one question that bugs me until now. Why is Thai massage more costly than body massage? It was a great pity we were not able to try this. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Actually, I was urging Reini to try but he simply declined. Hmm nice guy hehe. :-D</span></div>Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-66328547252660868522006-10-13T18:18:00.000-07:002006-10-15T06:10:45.668-07:00Grape moment<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/1600/grape%20eating.0.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/320/grape%20eating.0.jpg" border="0" /></a> My wonderful grape moment with Cassie in Xi'an.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><div></div>Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-83157211269791969022006-10-11T08:58:00.000-07:002006-10-13T19:03:32.124-07:00Good and Bad NumbersThe good numbers are eight (fortune), nine (longevity), two (easy life), three (lively life) and six (continuity).<br /><br />The bad numbers are four (associated with death) and seven (connected with mourning).<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">This piece of info is from a Chinese numerologist named Raymond Lo. (Thank you)<br /></span><br />This blog came to mind because I had one student who told me this morning that she is very particular when it comes to choosing numbers for her mobile phones (I think she has three). I asked why. She said that here in China, gathering auspicious numbers is a part of life. And they would pay a big amount just for a set of lucky numbers.<br /><br />After hearing this, I remember my old mobile phone number which was 13844777444. Now I know why it was so cheap!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Note: Don't call the number anymore, pls. It was disconnected after a week's use. :-(</span>Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-48577890546624504212006-10-11T08:45:00.000-07:002006-10-11T08:56:08.335-07:00Kitchen that is fashionable?<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/1600/IMG_4085.0.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/320/IMG_4085.0.jpg" border="0" /></a> I was on my way to Carrefour this afternoon when I saw this. Hmm interesting kitchen. I should find out how it looks like. Soon. :o)<br /><div></div>Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-85869861243957771432006-10-08T02:04:00.000-07:002006-10-08T02:11:29.592-07:00Paper bag na censored?<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/1600/file003.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/320/file003.jpg" border="0" /></a> I bet ladies will love this shopping bag.<br />If you were a shopaholic, would you buy if you would get this kind of paper bag?<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Note: Thanks again to Kuya N. for the pic.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">To the viewers, please write a note if it may cause a big trouble.</span><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-44610550410233551012006-10-08T01:42:00.000-07:002006-10-13T19:00:52.396-07:00Cool Shopping bag!<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/1600/jumping%20rope.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/320/jumping%20rope.jpg" border="0" /></a> For almost 3 years of staying here, I think I have already collected hundreds of shopping bags. The problem is how to get rid of them as I was keeping them that loooong. It's just hard to let go lalo na ang mga ganito hehe.<br /><br />You might wonder how I get to acquire such. Dito kasi may mga super mura din (but semi-high end looking hehe) so kahit bumili ka ng worth 50 yuan (or even less than that), they will give you a paper bag, cool diba?<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Note: Thanks to Kuya N. for forwarding this picture of a cool shopping bag to my inbox.<br /></span>Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-59357539862647338952006-10-07T08:43:00.000-07:002006-10-07T08:58:56.423-07:00Para...para...<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/1600/siena%20981.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/320/siena%20981.jpg" border="0" /></a> I was grinning after taking this photo. I remember the old days..."Para para po!" while waving at the approaching jeepney. "Para..para po!" when it's time to get off the jeep.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Sorry po. I am feeling homesick right now. I want to go home waaaahh! I want to go back to the good old jeepney days..<br /></span><div></div>Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-90650348344766182482006-10-06T03:14:00.000-07:002006-10-06T03:20:16.014-07:00Ang Bata at ang Sapatos<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/1600/IMG_3922.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/320/IMG_3922.jpg" border="0" /></a> Ang ganda naman ng bata. Naalala ko si Chachie ng bata pa. Ganito rin chubby. Sooo huggable.<br /><br />Ang cute naman ng sapatos. I was really attracted. So fab!<br /><div></div>Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-91779572108797861212006-10-06T03:02:00.000-07:002006-10-06T03:09:00.466-07:00Tiny Watermelons<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/1600/IMG_3917.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/320/IMG_3917.jpg" border="0" /></a> To tell you the truth, it was my first time to see these tiny watermelons. I couldn't help taking a photo because I was just astounded after seeing one. At the moment, Changshanese are crazy about this fruit. Ang tamis kasi, very affordable pa!<br /><br />This fruit of the season costs only 1 yuan (equivalent to 6 pesos).<br /><div></div>Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-50283426350479863162006-10-06T02:51:00.000-07:002006-10-06T02:58:55.940-07:00Cuddly puppies<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/1600/IMG_3915.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/890/4305/320/IMG_3915.jpg" border="0" /></a> I was almost tempted to buy one of these puppies which were for sale along Ping He Tang as they looked sooo cuddly. I have a soft spot for these cute dogs. But I suddenly remember my plan of not staying here for long so I had second thoughts of purchasing one.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Sayang! Mura pa naman.<br /></span><div></div>Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-1160015375063299682006-10-04T19:27:00.000-07:002006-10-04T19:29:35.063-07:00Bricks for life<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/8088/3920/1600/IMG_3612.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/8088/3920/320/IMG_3612.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Instead of hollow blocks, they use bricks. Mas matibay ba eto? Siguro nga. One concrete example is the Great Wall hehe.Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-1160015157218804092006-10-04T19:15:00.000-07:002006-10-11T11:04:50.159-07:00La as in peppery<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/8088/3920/1600/IMG_3477.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/8088/3920/320/IMG_3477.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Being in Changsha (Hunan) is like being in my own region, Bicol. One very distinctive similarity is the fact that people love pepper in here.<br /><br />I am surrounded by spicy dishes everytime I have my meals. At the cafeteria, everyone loves to nibble these dishes. Even if you hate the food, you are not spared as the cook always makes sure to sprinkle a lot of "la jiao" (hot pepper in Chinese).<br /><br />When I was back home, I wasn't a big fan of Bicol express though for some obvious reasons, I would enjoy a little bit in front of my friends from other cities. It was just to show that I am proud of being a Bicolana who can manage to handle that awful taste. Haha just pretending.<br /><br />But in here, I eventually learned to appreciate it. Food isn't yummy anymore if it's not peppery.<br /><br />When I go home, I will show them that I love Bicol Express the way true blooded Bicolanos love it. No more pretentions this time.Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-1159956813974283872006-10-04T03:01:00.000-07:002006-10-05T05:20:46.326-07:00Nakakatawa, please read..<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;">I just finished reading some of my favorite articles at philstar.com. Happy na ako. But I would feel happier if I could share what I discovered just now...</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Courtesy of the PENMAN--Mr. Butch Dalisay (Salamat po.)</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">The Philippine STAR 10/03/2006</span> </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">1.) Contemplate - Kulang ang mga pinggan </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">2) Punctuation - Pera para maka-enrol </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">3) Ice Buko - Nagtatanong kung ayos na ang buhok </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">4) Tenacious - Sapatos na pang tennis </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">5) Calculator - Tawagan kita mamaya </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">6) Devastation - Sakayan ng bus </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">7) Protestant - Tindahan ng prutas </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">8) Statue - Ikaw ba yan? </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">9) Tissue - Ikaw nga! </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">10) Predicate - Pakawalan mo ang pusa </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">11) Dedicate - Pinatay ang pusa </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">12) Aspect - Pantusok o pandurog ng yelo </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">13) Deduct - Ang pato </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">14) Defeat - Ang paa (ng pato) </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">15) Detail - Ang buntot (ng pato) </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">16) Deposit - Ang gripo (Call DIPLOMA if DEPOSIT is leaking) </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">17) City - Bago mag-utso; a number to follow six </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">18) Cattle - Doon nakatila ang Hali at Leyna </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">19) Persuading - Unang Kasal </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">20) Depress - Ang nagkasal sa PERSUADING </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">22) Defense - Ginamit ng mga pangsulat sa kontrata sa PERSUADING </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">23) It Depends - Kainin mo ang bakod </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">24) Shampoo - Bago mag-labing-isha (11) </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">25) Delusion - Maluwang (kapag maluwang ang damit, eh DELUSION) </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">26) Delivery - Walang bayad. Kapag working lunch, eh DELIVERY na ang tanghalian </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">27) Profit - Patunayan mo </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">28) Balance Sheet - What comes out after eating a balanced diet </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">29) Backlog - Bacon saka egg </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">30) Beehive - Magpakatino ka </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">31) CD-ROM - Tingnan mo ang kwarto </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">32) Debug - Ang ipis </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">33) Defrag - Ang palaka </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">34) Defense - Ang bakod </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">35) Defer - Ang balahibo </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">36) Deflate - Ang plato </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">37) Detest - Ang eksamin </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">38) Devalue — ’Yon ang susunod sa letrang V </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">39) Devote - Ang boto </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">40) Dilemma - Brownout, a! </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">41) Effort — ’Dun nagla-land ang efflane </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">42) Forums - Apat na kwarto </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">43) July - Nagsinungaling ka ba? </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">44) Liturgy - What comes after litur F </span><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;">45) Thesis - Ito ay...<br /></span><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Hats off to someone who was able to compile these ideas. You're great!<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;"></span>Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-1159936245704127352006-10-03T21:22:00.000-07:002006-10-04T05:51:36.660-07:00Why is the FILIPINO special?This morning while checking my inbox, this article caught my attention. It was worth reading and worth sharing, too.<br /><br />Please read on..<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Filipinos are brown. Their color is in the center of human racial strains. This point is not an attempt at racism, but just for many Filipinos to realize that our color should not be a source of or reason for inferiority complex. While we pine for a fair complexion, the white people are religiously tanning themselves, whenever they could, under the sun or some artificial light, just to approximate the Filipino complexion. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Filipinos are a touching people. We have lots of love and are not afraid to show it. We almost inevitably create human chains with our perennial akbay (putting an arm around another shoulder), hawak (hold),yakap (embrace), himas (caressing stroke), kalabit (touch with the tip of the finger), kalong (sitting on someone else's lap), etc. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">We are always reaching out, always seeking interconnection. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Filipinos are linguists. Put a Filipino in any city, any town around the world. Give him a few months or even weeks and he will speak the local language there. Filipinos are adept at learning and speaking languages. In fact, it is not uncommon for Filipinos to speak at least three: his dialect, Filipino, and English. Of course, a lot speak an added language, be it Chinese, Spanish or, if he works abroad, the language of his host country. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">To continue, please check this site: <a href="http://www.venusian.multiply.com">www.venusian.multiply.com</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">By the way, this masterpiece was written by Mr. Ed Lapiz.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Note from the site owner: I am proud to be PINOY!</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span>Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-1159927945880050732006-10-03T19:03:00.000-07:002006-10-04T05:49:00.206-07:00Postcards...gusto nyo?<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/8088/3920/1600/IMG_2984.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/8088/3920/320/IMG_2984.jpg" border="0" /></a> Ako? Gusto ko! hehe<br /><br />Aside from fridge magnets, I also collect postcards since 2003. And that one above was the latest I received from a good friend living in Kansas, USA.<br /><br />I hope to collect more from my country, the Philippines and of course, from the rest of the world. If you like, I can post one for you from here. Please send me a note.<br /><br />Looking forward to creating postcard exchanges with you~~Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-1159880700450400572006-10-03T05:51:00.000-07:002006-10-03T06:05:00.460-07:00Buko...yumyum!<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/8088/3920/1600/siena2%20020.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/8088/3920/320/siena2%20020.jpg" border="0" /></a> Ayan ang aming love affair with the buko. Ang sarap!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Sana di masyadong ginulo ni Mr. Milenyo ang aming nyugan (kuno) para naman may tira pa pag-uwi ko.<br /></span>Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-1159879236687210422006-10-03T05:27:00.000-07:002006-10-03T06:28:34.726-07:00Kaya nyo ba 'to??<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/8088/3920/1600/siena2%20011.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/8088/3920/320/siena2%20011.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Di po ako yan.<br />Yung friend ng mga pinsan ko nagjam din sa aming picnic sa lupa namin sa barrio nuong nakaraang bakasyon.<br /><br />Ang galing nya pala pagdating sa niyog! Hirap kami nung una kasi lahat kami walang experience pero she insisted that she could do it. Ay salamat po! Magaling talaga sya. Then suddenly, sabi ni Manay (Ate in Bicol) Emma tubong Quezon Province kasi at may sariling coconut plantation ang family nya. Ay kaya pala!<br /><br />Thanks ha...we were able to enjoy coconut juice and coconut meat because of you...<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Sana matuto din ako nito, skill 'to ah. :-D I will try when I get home next year.</span>Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267450.post-1159868382071397922006-10-03T02:33:00.000-07:002006-10-03T05:10:43.706-07:00My precious family<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/8088/3920/1600/family%20picture.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/8088/3920/320/family%20picture.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />My everdearest mama and my darling angels, Chachie and Judien. I love them dearly and right now, I awfully miss them...<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Can I go home now?</span>Venusianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870495128358642074noreply@blogger.com2