tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13688160585185919792024-03-14T02:39:13.500-07:00Stop. Look. & Read.schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-22729973926287379162010-01-11T22:22:00.000-08:002010-01-12T03:22:51.812-08:00Delayed Delivery Stella had been prepared for her husband's death. Since the doctor's pronouncement of terminal cancer, they had both faced the inevitable, striving to make the most of their remaining time together. Dave's financial affairs had always been in order. There were no new burdens in her widowed state.It was just the awful aloneness... the lack of purpose to her days.<br><br> They had been a childless couple by choice. Their lives had been so full and rich. They had been content with busy careers and with each other. They had many friends. Had. That was the operative word these days. It was bad enough losing the one person you loved with all you heart. But over the past few years, she and Dave repeatedly coped with the deaths of their friends and relations. They were all of an age - an age when human bodies began giving up. Dying. Face it - they were old!<br><br> And now, approaching the first Christmas without Dave, Stella was all too aware she was on her own.<br><br> With shaky fingers, she lowered the volume of her radio so that the Christmas music faded to a muted background. To her surprise, she saw that the mail had arrived. With the inevitable wince of pain from her arthritis, she bent to retrieve the white envelopes from the floor. She opened them while sitting on the piano bench. They were mostly Christmas cards, and her sad eyes smiled at the familiarity of the traditional scenes and at the loving messages inside. She arranged them among the others on the piano top. In her entire house, they were the only seasonal decoration. The holiday was less than a week away, but she just did not have the heart to put up a silly tree, or even set up the stable that Dave had built with his own hands.<br><br> Suddenly engulfed by the loneliness of it all, Stella buried her face in her hands and let the tears come. How would she possibly get through Christmas and the winter beyond it!<br><br> The ring of the doorbell was so unexpected that Stella had to stifle a small scream of surprise. Now who could possibly be calling on her? She opened the wooden door and stared through the window of the storm door with consternation. On her front porch stood a strange young man, whose head was barely visible above the large carton in his arms. She peered beyond him to the driveway, but there was nothing about the small car to give a clue as to his identity. Summoning courage, the elderly lady opened the door slightly, and he stepped sideways to speak into the space.<br><br> "Mrs. Thornhope?"<br><br> She nodded. He continued, "I have a package for you."<br><br> Curiosity drove caution from her mind, She pushed the door open, and he entered. Smiling, he placed his burden carefully on the floor and stood to retrieve an envelope that protruded from his pocket. As he handed it to her, a sound came from the box. Stella jumped, The man laughed in apology and bent to straighten up the cardboard flaps, holding them open in an invitation for her to peek inside.<br><br> It was a dog! To be more exact, a golden Labrador retriever puppy. As the young gentleman lifted it squirming body up into his arms, he explained, "This is for you, ma'am." The young pup wiggled in happiness at being released from captivity and thrust ecstatic, wet kisses in the direction of the young man's face. "We were supposed to deliver him on Christmas Eve," he continued with some difficulty, as he strove to rescue his chin from the wet little tongue, "but the staff at the kennels start their holidays tomorrow. Hope you don't mind an early present."<br><br> Shock had stolen Stella's ability to think clearly. Unable to form coherent sentences, she stammered, "But... I don't... I mean... who...?"<br><br> The young fellow set the animal down on the doormat between them and then reached out a finger to tap the envelope she was still holding.<br><br> "There's a letter in there that explains everything, pretty much. The dog was bought while his mother was still pregnant. It was meant to be a Christmas gift."<br><br> The stranger turned to go. Desperation forced the words from her lip. "But who... who bought it?"<br><br> Pausing in the open doorway, he replied, "Your husband, ma'am." And then he was gone.<br><br><br><br> It was all in the letter. Forgetting the puppy entirely at the sight of the familiar handwriting, Stella walked like a sleepwalker to her chair by the window. She forced her tear-filled eyes to read her husband's words. He had written the letter three weeks before his death and had left it with the kennel owners, to be delivered along with the puppy as his last Christmas gift to her. It was full of love and encouragement and admonishments to be strong. He vowed that he was waiting for the day when she would join him. And he head sent her this young animal to keep her company until then.<br><br> Remembering the little creature for the first time, she was surprised to find him quietly looking up at her, his small panting mouth resembling a comic smile. Stella put the pages aside and reached for the bundle of golden fur. She thought that he would be heavier, but her was only the size and weight of a sofa pillow. And so soft and warm. She cradled him in her arms and he licked her jaw bone, then cuddled into the hollow of her neck. The tears began anew at this exchange of affection and the dog endured her crying without moving.<br><br> Finally, Stella lowered him to her lap, where she regarded him solemnly. She wiped vaguely at her wet cheeks, then somehow mustered a smile.<br><br> "Well, little guy, I guess it's you and me." His pink tongue panted in agreement. Stella's smile strengthened, and her gaze shifted sideways to the window. Dusk had fallen. Through fluffy flakes that were now drifting down, she saw the cheery Christmas lights edging the roof lines of her neighbors' homes. The strain of "Joy to the World" floated in from the kitchern.<br><br> Suddenly Stella felt the most amazing sensation of peace and benediction wash over her. It was like being enfolded in a loving embrace. Her heart beat painfully, but it was with joy and wonder, not grief of loneliness. She need never feel alone again.<br><br> Returning her attention to the dog, she spoke to him. "You know, fella, I have a box in the basement that I think you'd like. There's a tree in it and some decorations and lights that will impress you like crazy! And I think I can find that old stable down there, too. What d'ya say we go hunt it up?"<br><br> The puppy barked happily in agreement, as if he understood every word. Stella got up, placed the puppy on the floor and together they went down to the basement, ready to make a Christmas together.<br><br><div style="text-align: left;"><br><br></div><div style="text-align: right;">Cathy Miller<br>Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul<br></div> <!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-76937377335171767802009-11-27T00:35:00.000-08:002009-11-27T05:35:04.886-08:00LIFE OF DOGS IN BREEDING FARM<b> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kcsaa.org.tw%2FJoomla_159%2Findex.php%3Foption%3Dcom_content%26view%3Darticle%26id%3D1765%3Anov-10th-2009-qthe-hell-for-dogs-abused-to-deathq%26catid%3D227%3A-en%26Itemid%3D251&h=2dd85e00bb80fba7b07e6b8a3d2660a6">http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kcsaa.org.tw%2FJoomla...</a></b><br><br><div id="item_body" class="bodytext" author="angelbert031808" is_pmrepliable="1" author_possessive="angelbert031808's">how the life of dogs in the breeders care.PLEASE ADOPT AND DON'T BUY!!!<br><br>*** Copy-paste again<br></div> <!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-74898294932018438992009-10-19T18:30:00.000-07:002009-10-19T22:30:00.997-07:00Got sick... again... <font size="3">Why? Why? Oh Why? Why is it that I often get sick? And when there was an occasion around the corner too!! Wahh!!! It's so annoying that I've been missing the good stuff because I often get sick! Grrr!!!!<br><br>Huhu... missed my niece's debut last Saturday! I was so excited too! Then I fell sick on Thursday. Friday was really bad. I don't even want to go to the doctor because I was feeling so nauseous and my tummy hurts quite badly. But, still, I went. So, doc prescribed meds for me to take... but it didn't work that well. Though the feeling of nauseousness disappeared, tummy is hurts, a bit less though..<br><br>It was only after "chef" made "salabat" for me to drink on Sunday, that I felt a lot better. But not completely, yet. So, I'm hoping this gassy feeling would soon disappear...<br><br>Sheesh... if it's not the flu, it's this one!!<br></font> <!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-52554719604775406162009-07-24T05:42:00.000-07:002009-07-24T09:42:12.316-07:00'So You Think You Can Dance': A Tribute to Breast Cancer Fighters As I was browsing through Yahoo main page, my eyes caught these texts "Dance Routine Moves Reality Judges To Tears". I'm not actually a fan of "So You Think you Can Dance" show. But I clicked, read, and watched the video anyway. Consider me an illiterate when it comes to dance, still as I watched the video, I can't help but be amazed with how the pair managed to leap, fly, jump into the air with so much grace and power.<br><br> I should be sleeping right now, but I'm glad I stayed up late to read and watch this clip (and blog on it).<br><br> Here's a link: <a href="http://tv.yahoo.com/blog/so-you-think-you-can-dance-a-tribute-to-breast-cancer-fighters--487">'So You Think You Can Dance': A Tribute to Breast Cancer Fighters</a><br><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-77579508056816791062009-04-04T16:49:00.000-07:002009-04-05T01:12:47.054-07:00Weight Loss Diet <font size="3"><font size="2">Last Sunday, we visited our grandma. It was then that my auntie asked if I'm interested in a diet plan she got, which have worked for her friends and for people working at their place. She said that within 1 week, you'll be able to lose 17lbs, as long as you stick STRICTLY to the plan. Kung baga, wala pong dayaan ha.. One of the maids got to lose 10+lbs (I think), some friends of hers got to lose a number of lbs as well (ahh.. can't remember the figures), and she did too, however, by the xth day, nasira siya sa plan... But still, she got to loose some within a short period.<br><br>Right now, I doubt that I'll be able to do it, much less start on it... Ang sarap kasing lumafang eh!! Anyway, I asked for a copy just in case I got enough determination and the right mind set.<br><br>I thought of posting this plan here just in case I lose the paper or if anyone is interested in trying it out (walang dayaan ha!).<br></font><br>{Start of Quote}<br><br>This program was developed in conjunction with a grant from the US Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration. It was field tested at the Johns Hopkins Research Center.<br><br>This program is designed for a target weight loss of 10-17 lbs per week. It will also improve your attitude and emotions because of its cleansing systematic effects.<br><br>The effectiveness of the seven day plan is that the food eaten burns more calories than they give to the body in calorie value.<br><br>This plan can be used as often as you like without any fear of complications. It is designed to flush your system of impurities and give you a feeling of well being. After seven days you will begin to feel lighter because you will be lighter - by at least 10 lbs. You will have an abundance of energy and an improved disposition.<br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">DURING THE FIRST SEVEN DAYS, YOU MUST ABSTAIN FROM ALL ALCOHOL.<br><br>YOU MUST DRINK 10 GLASSES OF WATER EACH DAY.<br><br><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DAY ONE: <br><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span>All<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></span> fruits except bananas. Your first day will consist of all fruits you want. <br>It is strongly suggested you consume lots of melons the first day especially watermelons and cantaloupe. If you limit your fruit consumptions to melons, your chances of losing pounds the first day are very good.<br><br>Day one - you are preparing your system for the upcoming program. Your only source of nutrition is fresh or canned fruits. Fruits are nature's perfect foods. They provide everything you could possibly want to sustain life except total balance and variety.<br><br></font><font size="3"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DAY TWO:<br></span></span> All vegetables. You are encouraged to eat until you are stuffed with all the raw or cooked vegetables of your choice. There is no limit on the amount of type.<br><br>For your complex carbohydrates, you will start day two with a large baked potato for breakfast. You may top the potato with a pat of butter.<br><br>Day Two starts with a fix of complex carbohydrates coupled with an oil dose. This is taken in the morning for energy and balance. The rest of the day consists of vegetables which are virtually calorie free and provide essential nutrients and fiber.<br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DAY THREE:<br><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> A mixture of fruits and vegetables of your choice. Any amount, any quantity. No bananas yet, no potato today.<br><br>Day three eliminates the potato because you can get your carbohydrates from the fruits. Your system is now prepared to start burning excess pounds. You still have cravings start to diminish by day four.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br> <br> DAY FOUR:<br> </span></span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>Bananas and milk. Today you will eat as much as 8 bananas and drink 3 glasses of milk.<br><br>Day four, bananas, milk, and soup sounds the strangest and least desirable. you are in for a surprise. You probably will not eat all the bananas allowed. but they are there for the potassium you have lost and the calcium you may have missed the past 3 days. You will notice a definite loss of desire for sweets. You will be surprised how easy this day will go.<br><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br> DAY FIVE:<br></span></span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> Today is a feast day. You will eat beef and tomatoes. Eat two 10oz portions of lean beef. Hamburger is ok. Combine this with big whole tomatoes. On day five you may increase water intake by on quart. This is to cleanse your system of the uric acid you would be producing.<br><br>Day five, beef and tomatoes. The red meat is for iron and protein. The tomatoes are for digestion and fiber. Lots of water to purify your system. You should notice colorless urine today. Your allowance calls for the equivalent of "5 Quarter Pounders". Do not feel you have to eat all this beef. You must eat 6 tomatoes.<br><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> <br> DAY SIX:<br><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span>Beef and vegetables. Today you must eat an unlimited amount of beef and vegetables. Eat to your hearts content.<br><br>Day six is similar to day five. Iron and protein from beef. Vitamins and fiber from vegetables. There should be noticeable difference in the way you look today compared to day one.<br><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br> DAY SEVEN:</span></span></font><font size="3"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span><br><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span>n</span></span></span></span></span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">n</span></span>n Today your food intake will consist of brown rice, fruit juices and all the vegetables you care to consume. Tomorrow morning you will be 10-17 lbs lighter than one week ago.. If you desire further weight loss, repeat the program again. You may repeat this as much as you like, however, it is suggested that you rest for 3 days between each repitition. After 7 days, you are allowed 2 glasses of white wine in addition to the instructions on the program. You may substitute champagne from white wine. Under no circumstances are you to drink any other alcoholic beverages with the exception of beer which is allowed. Any liquor is forbidden. Cream drinks are specially forbidden. If you have wine, drink only wine that day. If you have beer, drink only beer that day. Alcohol adds empty calories to you diet. However, after the first week, it will help you digestion and will settle your stomachs.<br><br>Day seven finishes off the program like a good cigar used to finish of Victorian meals, except much healtier. You have your system under control and it should thank you for the purging and cleansing you just gave it.<br><br>If you repeat the program, you may substitute fish or fowl for beef on day five or six. As a matter of fact, if you repeat more than twice, it is recommended. You do not want to get your system used to the diet routine. Believe it or not, you system has a will of its own and will tend to get lazy. You need the stimulation of variety.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br></span></span><br></span></span>{End of Quote}<br><br><font size="2">Well, that's it. To those who plan to try it out, remember, wala pong dayaan, stick STRICTLY to the plan. And afterwards, balitaan nyo kami haha...</font><br><br><br></font> <!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-31184759642773539932009-04-04T16:39:00.000-07:002009-04-04T20:39:56.412-07:00A Big Heartfelt Thank You!!!It's a bit late but as they say, it's better late than never =D<br><br>To those who have greeted me. a happy birthday, via text message, through multiply, phone call, or personally, a big big thank you!! You know who you are =D<br><br><br>To Cherds (Ponkie), Pamie (Polahbeh), Santi, and Ken:<br><br>Thanks for your warm greetings, the gifts (love 'em!!), the fun-filled-somewhat-failed-outing (haha), the chikahan moments, the hitch and hatid, etc etc if ever I am forgetting something else =D<br><br>THANKS PEEPS AND KA-BERKS!!<br><br>To those people who hasn't greeted me -> better late that never, am waiting!! hahaha joke lang po =D<br> <!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-72006589147020311552009-03-27T00:05:00.000-07:002009-03-27T04:05:43.457-07:00DINE WITH PAWSSave the date: DINE WITH PAWS<br> (PAWS Charity Dinner)<br> May 30, 2009, Saturday- 6:00 pm <br><br> SM Mall of Asia Music Hall<br> <br> Tickets at P2000 per person (with or without dog). Limit: 1 person=1 dog.<br> <br> What is DINE WITH PAWS: It is a fundraising formal dinner with a show (participated in by PAWS celebrity supporters) featuring a buffet table for humans and a separate buffet table for your dog companions.<br> <br> Reserve your tickets now by e-mailing us at philpaws@yahoo. com<br> <br> Thank you. <br> <br> -The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) <!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-69159772438794965382009-03-17T00:32:00.000-07:002009-03-17T04:32:17.955-07:00Crocs - Mega Sale!! March 15, Sunday, I asked my bro if he was going anywhere, <br>he said no <br>so I asked if he'd like to go to Crocs mega sale (since we're both crocs addict).<br><br>Even though we're not familiar with the place, we manage to find mega tent. However, it would seem that parking was full... Upon reaching the gate, sinarahan ba naman kami! =( Wala atang parking space. Anyway, after a few minutes of waiting... the iron gates finally opened.So we parked the car and headed for the entrance.<br><br>Wah!! there's a long queue! Ah baka for registration and such. Besides, the lines are moving naman, so pumila kami. When we were near the door... ay naku... sinarahan nanaman kami!! This time, it was quite a long wait.<br><br>While waiting, we saw people carrying HUGE plastics full of crocs footwear! Wow!! Maybe it's really really cheap.... hehehhe... We also overheard people saying it was jam packed inside, the line was long etc etc... It can't possibly be that bad, so we just ignored and continued on.<br><br>Anyway, here's a link to my bro's site. He got a video of the place, you be the judge =P<br><a href="http://zyclonenuz.multiply.com/video/item/49/Crocs_MegaSale_">http://zyclonenuz.multiply.com/video/item/49/Crocs_MegaSale_</a><br> <!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-29571164434282369442009-03-10T00:00:00.000-07:002009-03-10T04:00:10.545-07:00Garlic and Cheese Mac<font size="3">This one is a (slight) variation (or hybrid?) of Kenny Rogers' sidings (Garlic Parley Potato & Macaroni and Cheese)<br><br>WHAT YOU'LL NEED:<br>Pasta, cooked (macaroni, elbow, shell etc you decide... wag lang mahaba, dahil, good luck dyan!)<br>Cheese Whiz (or any cheese similar to cheese whiz texture)<br>Garlic, minced<br>Pepper, ground<br><br>WHAT TO DO:<br>Brown garlic.<br>Transfer browned garlic into a mixing bowl.<br>Add cheese.<br>Add pepper to taste.<br>Add cooked pasta.<br>Mix altogether.<br><br>Viola!! Fin!!<br><br>Note: You can also add cooked bacon and such too. Haven't tried it yet because this is my first time doing this recipe and it's just a trial version only.</font><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-79618327158731893622009-03-08T18:23:00.000-07:002009-03-08T22:23:03.513-07:00Crocs - Huge Sale!!<span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://toowicked.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SbSmyAoKCCYAAG0fTL41"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.toowicked.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SbSmyAoKCCYAAG0fTL41/Picture-052.jpg?et=EaQNTf0k1GIPQDAzIjoNjw&nmid=0" border="0"></a>There's a huge sale on CROCS footwear<br>at MegaTent, Meralco Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City<br>on March 13, 14, & 15, 2009.<br><br>Sa mga croc fanatics... sugod na =P<br><br></span> <!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-86422896696970577812009-03-04T16:44:00.000-08:002009-03-04T21:44:35.746-08:00Goldilocks - Orange Chicken My brother decided to buy an Orange Chicken from Goldilocks for his lunch today. The first time I saw it (since I came down later), I was wondering what is the pork with orange doing on the table. More like, what's with the orange?? (sorry.. couldn't see well).<br><br> Anyway, my mom came and my bro offered if she'd like to try the Orange Chicken. My mind went 'Oh! That's the orange chicken!'. After taking a bite, my mom said it was good! (Himala!!! =D). So I tried some as well... and it really was good!<br><br> The chicken was cut into bit size pieces and was deep fried before the orange sauce was added.<br><br> The taste is more like a mixture of sweetness, a bit BBQ-ish, and a tinge of sourness. All in all, it's a unique taste which is not 'nakaka-umay'.<br><br> An order costs 70php which it not bad considering it tastes good =D<br><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-6449082677607045862009-03-01T15:53:00.000-08:002009-03-01T20:53:55.499-08:00WHAT is this??? ANSWER<a href="http://toowicked.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SatjUgoKCCYAAH5iDew1"><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://toowicked.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/Satk6woKCCYAACPKgZs1"><img class="alignright" src="http://images.toowicked.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/Satk6woKCCYAACPKgZs1/cap-to-cap.JPG?et=UGlOmVGP%2BX3F1rNP%2C1KKEQ&nmid=0" border="0"></a></span></a><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://toowicked.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SatjUgoKCCYAAH5iDew1"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.toowicked.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SatjUgoKCCYAAH5iDew1/Picture-0006.jpg?et=%2BL7S%2BOqgEN9e9OKdz4gasg&nmid=0" border="0"></a><br><br>Here's the answer to the mind boggling image... mind boggling nga ba?<br><br>Anyway, its a container for different kinds of drinks.<br><br>That's how the plastic (even glass, me thinks) bottles look like before going through beverage production.<br><br>Iba-ibang hitsura lang nga ng mga (plastic bottle) raw materials. Pero after production, pare-parehas na inumin ang laman.<br><br>Hope you had fun!<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br></span> <!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-44227525618533359982009-02-26T22:24:00.000-08:002009-02-27T03:24:22.448-08:00WHAT is this??? Part 2!!<span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://toowicked.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SafJ1goKCCYAAH6AG5I1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.toowicked.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SafJ1goKCCYAAH6AG5I1/Smaller.jpg?et=l%2BPm0kmBXsitrUMkMoknxQ&nmid=0" border="0"></a><br>Ito clue... clue nga ba? <br>Magkabarkada yang dalawa =D<br>Isip isip while I get pic/s for answers =P<br></span> <!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-80725002809474220262009-02-24T16:37:00.000-08:002009-02-24T21:37:42.209-08:00WHAT is this???<a href="http://toowicked.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SaTXMgoKCCYAAFIfW8k1"><a href="http://toowicked.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SaTX4goKCCYAAGTQ-A81"><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://toowicked.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SaTYcgoKCCYAAHf@GCk1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.toowicked.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SaTYcgoKCCYAAHf@GCk1/Picture-009.jpg?et=5TGKWYZPeOfqNQD7PIg3LA&nmid=0" border="0"></a></span></a><br><br><a href="http://toowicked.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SaTX4goKCCYAAGTQ-A81"><span class="insertedphoto"></span></a><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://toowicked.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SaTX4goKCCYAAGTQ-A81"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.toowicked.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SaTX4goKCCYAAGTQ-A81/Picture-008.jpg?et=8OZFSWKvsuDJObfa8y%2C9mg&nmid=0" border="0"></a></span></a><span class="insertedphoto"><br><br><a href="http://toowicked.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SaTXMgoKCCYAAFIfW8k1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.toowicked.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SaTXMgoKCCYAAFIfW8k1/Picture-006.jpg?et=6SQbtupb8xd8Wsdu0Aut7A&nmid=0" border="0"></a><br>Anyone knows what the image is?? Make a wild guess =D<br><br></span> <!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-13070844492961240392009-02-22T23:14:00.000-08:002009-02-23T04:14:27.831-08:00Sunog sa Cuenca Street (February 22, 2009 to February 23, 2009) 11:45PM ng Feb 22. Lumabas ako sa kwarto dahil ginising ako ni Wilma. Wiwi/ pupu ata kasi siya. Sinamahan ko siya sa terrace. Pero naglalaro laro lang siya. Kaya tumayo ako sa pagka-upo at pagka-idlip sa bench at naglakad lakad para mag wiwi/ pupu siya. Dumungaw ako sa terrace namin at nakita ko na ang kapitbahay namin ay may munting salu-salo. Sinilip ko si Wilma kung naka pag-wiwi/ pupu na siya. Sa panahong ding yun, may nadinig akong pumutok at sumigaw. Pag katingala ko, nakita ko na may nasusunog na na bahay malapit sa compound namin.<br><br> Pumasok ako uli at ginising ko ang kuya ko. Agad siyang pumunta sa terrace. Laking gulat ko dahil malaki na agad ang apoy. Bumaba ako para tumawag ng bumbero. Buti na lang na yung magnet sa refrigerator namin ay may mga emergency numbers. Kaya nakatawag agad ako sa Fire Fighter Volunteer. Habang nasa baba ako, ginising ko na din ang mga kasama namin sa baba. Pag akyat ko, nakita ko na gising na si mama.<br><br> Kinuha ko lang ang cellphone niya at akin. Pag baba ko, kinuha ko ang susi sa kotse, i-unlock ko at iniwan kong naka bukas ang mga pintuan ng mga sasakyan namin. Nagbabaan na ang mga aso at sinimulan kong hakutin sila at isakay sa mga sasakyan. Nauna si Scottie na sumakay. Aba! nakita ba naman ang aso ng kapitbahay eh gusto pang banatan!! Pinasok ko na lang siya sa kotse at sinara ng konti ang sasakyan. <br><br> Sumunod ay si Thatcher. Nung time na ipapasok ko siya, muntik pang tumakas si Scottie, kaya pina-andar ko na lamang ang mga kotse at sinara ng tuluyan ang mga pinto, para walang tatakas!! (Kasi nag na-alarm eh...). <br><br> Kasunod naman si Maya, nung nakalabas siya ng bahay, natakot ata at nag pupumiglas habang hawak ko ang collar. Natanggal pa nga ang collar, dali dali ko siyang kinuha at isinakay.<br><br> Isa-isang nailabas ang mga aso at sinakay.<br><br> Pumasok ata ako uli sa loob at kinuha ang gamit na nalaglag sa sofa. Umakyat din ako para tawagan na uli ang kapatid ko at isang katulong, si Michelle. (Kumuha din ako ng mga fire extinguisher na maliit!! hehehe )<br><br> Pagkatapos, sumakay na kami at umalis sa area. Naki-tambay muna kami sa bahay ng kaibigan ni kuya.<br><br> (Di ko alam kung kelan sumakay sa kotse si mama....)<br><br> <font size="5"> Yan ang story ko... sa nanay ko naman...<br></font><br> Nagising si mama ng mga 12 dahil kinakalabit siya ni Thatcher, wiwi daw kasi siya. Nagtaka ang mama ko dahil may naririnig siyang mga commotion sa labas at may pumuputok putok. Pagkalabas niya ng kwarto, laking gulat niya dahil malaki na ang apoy. Tinawagan niya yung mga katulong sa intercom na maghanda na.<br> <br> Kumuha si mama ng ilang mga importanteng bagay sa office. Tulad ng mga checke (namin at ng customers), mga recievable (nasa listahan lang nga), at kaunting pera. Balak nyang bitbitin ang lagyanan ng mga invoices kaso nag dalawang isip siya kasi malaki at mabigat ang lagyanan kaya iniwan na lang niya.<br><br> Habang ginagawa nya yun, tinatawag na nya yung mga tao para lumabas. At pinaalala din sa amin na isakay ang mga aso. Iwan na mga damit dahil madaling gawan ng paraan ang mga yun.<br><br> Nung nasa kotse na, may mga documents ng office ang nakalimutan niya. Sabi ko bayaan mo na, aalis na tayo dito. Mahirap kung maipit tayo.<br><br> Nung nakasakay na sa kotse, tsaka siya nakaramdam ng panginginig ng mga paa.<br><br><br> Syempre incomplete story iyan... di ko naman naaalala ang lahat eh...<br><br><br> Buti na lang at hindi umabot dito sa compound namin. Buti na lang at ang mga kapitbahay namin dito ay kampante lang. AT buti na lamang at walang nasaktan sa pangyayari.<br><br> Laking pasalamat ko din sa dalawa naming mga katulong, dahil kahit na natataranta sila, di nila kami iniwan sa ere. Inaalala pa din nila kami. Tumulong silang dalawa sa pag-hakot ng mga alagang aso. Isa sa kanila ang nag-alalay sa mama ko. Ang isa naman ay nagbuhat ng mga gamit na pinabibit-bit ni mama.<br> Special mention ito para sa magkapatid na sina Marivic at Michelle.<br> Yung dalawa pa, wala ng special mention yun! Nauna ng lumabas sa gate. Pagdating namin sa gate eh parang taxi kaming pinara! =P<br><br> Nakakatakot na experience iyun... ayaw ko ng maulit...<br><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-74444135925101948342009-02-22T22:24:00.000-08:002009-02-24T21:34:59.225-08:00Canine Parvovirus Strikes<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">February 20, 2009, Friday<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""> This morning at 6AM, we received a terrible news from our vet. Green died at 3AM today due to Parvovirus.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""> He was my favorite among the litter. He was malambing even if he's quite an iyakin, I still like him. Who wouldn't? He already sees me as his master. He would whine whenever I leave him behind.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""> He was already mine... I begged my mom to have him instead of adopting him out. He became mine, but Parvovirus took him away from me.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""> Monday morning, 12AM, he pooped. His poop was a bit soft but I found no traces of blood nor any foul odor, as far as I can recall.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""> 1AM, he vomited.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""> Almost every hour, he would vomit. I opened a bottle of Pedialyte to prevent him from getting dehydrated. But he wouldn't drink much.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""> 3AM, he vomited again, so I texted our vet hoping she'd be awake.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""> As I wait, he fell asleep. I observed him and hoped that he wouldn't vomit again. Hoping that he only ate something bad that gave him an upset tummy. Unfortunately, he vomited again.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""> So I called our vet afterwards (4AM) and told her in detail what has happened.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""> 4:30AM, my bro and I were preparing to leave to bring Green to the vet when I saw he pooped. That was probably the 3rd or 4th time already. This time his stool was very loose already but still no trace of blood.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""> Around 5AM, the vet checked for his stats and gave him IV. He was still very masigla that time. He was whinning and crying so I stayed by his side to comfort him. I was still hoping it was nothing serious. But then, his poop started to have a foul smell.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""> I thought everything would be well since we have the vet treat him early. But I didn't understand that Parvo doesn't work in that manner. Parvo attacks mercilessly. The worst part is that there is no direct cure for the virus. All the vet could do is prevent secondary complications like dehydration etc.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""> By the end of the day, he was still fine. He even ate, but his stool was still loose so we couldn't bring him home.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""> As the day passes, I was hoping that Green would get better and better. But he didn't. He grew weaker and weaker little by little each day. Yesterday, he was quite matamlay. I was starting to loose hope but I shoved the feeling away. I told him, as I have been doing, that he has to fight off the disease. That his ka-tropa are waiting for him. That I'm waiting for him too and that we would come home together. But he never made it...</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""> I really miss him.. He hasn't been home since Monday until today, Friday. He would never be. His home is somewhere else, in a place where he would no longer get sick. Where Sydney, Benjie and all the others have gone first. I really wish there is a rainbow bridge waiting for them. Also, that they too, have souls and that one day we would be together again.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""> Goodbye Green/ Lincoln... we miss you already.... Your stay, though short, was full of life. (November 28, 2008 ~ February 20, 2009).</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">To mommies and daddies (of beloved pets): Please take care of your pets. Be a responsible owner and have them vaccinated properly. Give them the love and care the deserved. I don't know much about caring for pets aside for dogs. But losing one, I knew the pain. Let's not wait to learn our lessons the hard way...</span></p><span style="">We gave Green/ Lincoln the best we can. But the vaccine for Parvo didn't seem to have taken effect. Still, I couldn't help but regret that maybe we missed out on something....</span> <!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class="multiply:no_crosspost"></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-20027509848159675632009-02-22T21:55:00.000-08:002009-02-23T02:55:05.719-08:00February 14, 2009 This is the day when Bam Bam came home to his new family. We were planning on bringing him to his new home on the first Sunday of February. However, he got sick so we had to complete his medications first before seeing him off.<br><br> At his new home, I saw that he would be having a lot of companions. There was actually one little dog, a Yorkie, called Nuggets A.K.A "King". Nuggets seemed to hate Bam-bam at first sight. He was constantly bullying and nipping Bam-bam. So tago muna kami sa loob ng bahay. But still Bam-bam continued yapping outside. Along with him are two mini pins, who like to bark like there's no tomorrow. One of the mini pins like an energizer dog, who never ceased to jump up and down outside.<br><br> After a while, Bam-bam got to adjust to his new home, but is still scared of Nuggets. We left hoping he would be able to adjust soon.<br><br> On Monday, we got a news that Bam-bam has befriended Nuggets already. Actually, more like the table has turned on him. This time around, it was Bam-bam who was pestering the King. Hehe... also some bad news... Just hours after leaving Bam-bam, he got to destroy a charger and two slippers... Wonder what's next?<br><br><br> Aside from re-homing Bam-bam, we got good news from Tessa (who's now called Stacey) and Momo. Being the only *ahem* daughter, Stacey is very spoiled. Stacey's yaya is so fond of her that she forgets to do her household chores. To which Cely doesn't mind, cause Stacey's her little baby. What's funny is that even if Cely's busy with work, she would always have a little time to tell us short stories about Stacey. She spoils Stacey with material things as well as tons of attention, not only from the two of them, but also from her pamangkins. Baby-ing baby talaga tong si Stacey, mukhang tinalo pa si mama sa pag baby kay Thatcher.<br><br> Momo would, time to time come to see Stacey and play with her. They still know each other. Every time they see each other, their tails would wag like crazy. Then they would play just like before. Like Stacey, Momo too has gotten fatter and is well loved by his new mom and dad. Some would even joke that the dad loves Momo more that his wife ehehe...<br><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-44472178995583354792009-02-14T22:24:00.000-08:002009-02-15T03:24:59.906-08:00Mom's Favorite Candies <a href="http://toowicked.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SZfy-AoKCCYAAFxPHwY1"><span class="insertedphoto"><br></span></a><font size="3">Here's a list of my mom's favorite candies. <a href="http://toowicked.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SZfx1goKCCYAADczSjE1"><img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/tongue.png"></a><br><br>1.) This is, I would suppose, her most favorite. It's COCONUT CANDY. She got to try it out when we went to Hong Kong. So every time we go there, she tells us to buy LOADS and LOADS of it.<br> Where it can be bought: <br> It's very common at Aji-Ichiban stores. Although, if you buy there, it is expensive. Around 70+ HK dollars for 2 lbs.<br> We happened to stumble upon a store that sells a cheaper one! Ayun lang nga, I can't remember the place (Trust me to do just that!!). It costs around 20+ HK dollars for a pound.<br> So, if we compare notes, if I buy at the un-named store, I'll get an additional pound for the price of Aji-Ichiban.<br> If anyone knows where we can get a hold of this here... you get me... I haven't tried looking at Aji stores here though...<br> Here's a pic <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/teeth.png"><br><a href="http://toowicked.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SZfy-AoKCCYAAFxPHwY1"><span class="insertedphoto"></span></a><a href="http://toowicked.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SZfzewoKCCYAAGTF6ys1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.toowicked.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SZfzewoKCCYAAGTF6ys1/Picture-027.jpg?et=xyRevrj1nrjvqj%2BlyZR5rA&nmid=0" border="0"></a><br>2.) Lemon Drops. When I was still a kid, I can recall that she had been eating this candy already. That habit stopped for a long time and manage to resurface again.... <br> Where it can be bought:<br> Cash & Carry. The problem is that, it's almost always out of stock!!!<br> Unimart. It was only once that I saw Lemon Drops being sold there...<br> No other groceries have been found selling this candy... yet.....<br> Cost: around 25php<br> My bro actually told her to just get the number of the manufacturer and ask which groceries are distributing this very illusive candy. <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/wink.png"> <br><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://toowicked.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SZfy-AoKCCYAAFxPHwY1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.toowicked.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SZfy-AoKCCYAAFxPHwY1/P2150050.JPG?et=QfXIa1OFOJijx0p4Sxv%2BBQ&nmid=0" border="0"></a><br>3.) If there's no Lemon Drops, Nougat ang bagsak. She likes this too, but not as much as the Lemon drops. The dogs love it, though (background - Me: Ma!! wag mu na bigyan, masanay yan. Maya magka-diabetes pa yan eh!).<br> Speaking of dogs loving it, remember the melamine scandal? hehe... I even said na baka may melamine yang candy?! In hopes that she would stop giving candies to the dogs.<br> Where it can be bought: Ay! Naglipana ang mga yan sa groceries!!!<br> Cost: around 22 php</span><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://toowicked.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SZfx1goKCCYAADczSjE1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.toowicked.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SZfx1goKCCYAADczSjE1/P2150051.JPG?et=%2C%2BnS7KquzKhSkpllWmmK4Q&nmid=0" border="0"></a></span><br>4.) Last but not the least Werther's candies. It's a butterscotch candy, which I also like. I remember eating this as a kid as well. Aaannnd again, dogs love it too... teka nga, lahat naman ata type ng dogs eh!! Parang mga patay-gutom tong mga to oh!!<br> Where it can be bought: Any grocery.<br> Cost: 60+ php (nearing 70) a pouch... Kaya nanghinayang magbigay sa dogs (sa wakas!!). She likes this but since it's a bit expensive, she saves it during rainy seasons (ahem... when above candies are running low po ang ibig sabihin nun).<br><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://toowicked.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SZfw2AoKCCYAABbJBBE1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.toowicked.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SZfw2AoKCCYAABbJBBE1/P2150049.JPG?et=1d0qKwf84%2BuNPm20HzrMOQ&nmid=0" border="0"></a></span></font> <!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-25102129668472862452009-02-14T12:42:00.000-08:002009-02-14T17:42:54.865-08:00Devil Pasta Long time ago, I watched a cooking show (a beautiful Italian lady who I can't remember the name.. parang Giana something...). I tried out her recipe with a few alterations.. It sure tasted gooood!!<br><br> What you need:<br>garlic, minced (a lot would be good!)<br>chili, chopped (depends on your tolerance, I use a piece or 2 only)<br>olive oil (depends on how much your making, although a few goes a long way na)<br>butter (depends on how much your making, although a few goes a long way na)<br>basil, shredded<br>salt and pepper, to taste<br>pasta, cooked<br>Parmesan cheese, grated<br>(tancha tancha-han na lang yan!!! =D)<br><br> What to do:<br>(Low fire only please)<br>Melt butter.<br>Add olive oil.<br>Brown garlic in melted butter and olive oil.<br>Add chili.<br>Salt and pepper to taste.<br>Turn off fire.<br>Add basil.<br>Serve with pasta and Parmesan cheese.<br><br> Add-ons:<br>Nuts, finely chopped (we tried cashew)<br>Shrimp<br><br>If you hate chili, just remove 'em.<br><br>HAPPY COOKING!! =D<br> <!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-80915892319208514952009-02-14T12:31:00.000-08:002009-02-14T17:31:41.515-08:00Grumble grumble A day or two afternoons ago, a customer of ours, e-mailed me an extremely long (and boring) quotation. Costing the items is no problem. Pricing them is done by THE BIG BOSS but was forwarded back to me (due to the length of the quotation). What is excruciating is computerizing it on an existing template. I should have copied the e-mailed quotation instead. Panu kasi I thought that the old e-mailed quotation is the same with this one. (Wrong assumption). Tuloy na helo helo na ako!! To the point I got a headache. So I just ditched the whole thing last night and continued today. FINALLY, I'M DONE!! Yun lang nga, haven't double checked it though... oh well... will do later<br> <!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-34159111227382259622009-02-09T22:42:00.000-08:002009-02-10T03:42:18.648-08:00Disturbing na Pang Ra-RACKET Last Saturday, my bro and I went out to buy some grocery stuff at MOA. After being gone for a few hours, my mom (actually the secretary,Grace, di kasi marunong si mama gumamit ng CP) called us and asked where we were. We were actually on our way home already. Then Grace told us that they received a text message saying that we got into an accident. Of course, I was like huh? Eh pauwi na nga kami. Baka wrong sent lang yan.<br><br> So upon arriving home, commotion is what greeted us. I haven't read the actual message yet so I said baka wrong sent lang. However, when I read text, I came to a conclusion that it totally is not.<br><br> "Ma. d2 q s osptal nabanga ung cnaskyan nmin nkitxt lng po aq 1 lng lud n2. lud nyo nga po 2ng # n2 60 pra mkatawag aq sainyo blisan u lng po gas2 at play lng sugat q."<br><br> That was the actual text (which I found difficult to understand and type =P). Obviously, this is one "pang raracket" to get a 60 load. What is very annoying is the story the person weaved to get the load. Kawawa naman yung makaka-tanggap ng text. Paano na lang kung may sakit sa puso ang nanay? E di inatake na yun? <br><br> Of course the people would be panic stricken to think properly; to understand each and every word in the text; to even think of calling us first, to make sure. Siguro ganun lang talaga pag nataranta, madaling mapa-ikot. Nabulabog ang mga tao dito sa amin. They actually went out to buy 60 load. (Buti na lang at sarado ang tindahan!! Sayang naman ang 60 pesos!!)<br><br> The story has its loopholes, as I've told the people. <br>(1.) We're riding OUR car (cnasakyan means commuting),<br>(2.) I don't use "po" or "opo" to my mom (hehehe...),<br>(3.) If I'm/ we're at the hospital at wala akong load, nandiyan naman si bro. If both of us don't have load. E di mang hiram ng landline (I bet others would do the same)!<br>(4.) If I'm/ we're at the hospital, I would specify which hospital I'm/ we're at. Natural lang naman yun, di ba?<br>(5.) If I'll ask for load, bakit sa number ng di ko kilalang nilalang? Dapat sa number ko na. Swerte naman nung ugok na matitirahan ng load!! Di ba? Di ba? =P<br>(6.) I don't text like that!!! Di ko nga ma gets nung unang basa eh!!<br><br> <!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-75388885062648737712009-02-09T22:38:00.000-08:002009-02-10T03:38:49.367-08:00Disturbing na Pang Ra-RACKET Last Saturday, my bro and I went out to buy some grocery stuff at MOA. After being gone for a few hours, my mom (actually the secretary,Grace, di kasi marunong si mama gumamit ng CP) called us and asked where we were. We were actually on our way home already. Then Grace told us that they recieved a text message saying that we got into an accident. Of course, I was like huh? Eh pauwi na nga kami. Baka wrong sent lang yan.<br><br> So upon arriving home, commotion is what greeted us. I haven't read the actual message yet so I said baka wrong sent lang. However, when I read text, I came to a conclusion that it totally is not.<br><br> "Ma. d2 q s osptal nabanga ung cnaskyan nmin nkitxt lng po aq 1 lng lud n2. lud nyo nga po 2ng # n2 60 pra mkatawag aq sainyo blisan u lng po gas2 at play lng sugat q."<br><br> That was the actual text (which I found difficult to understand and type =P). Obviously, this is one "pang raracket" to get a 60 load. What is very annoying is the story the person weaved to get the load. Kawawa naman yung makaka-tanggap ng text. Paano na lang kung may sakit sa puso ang nanay? E di inatake na yun? <br><br> Of course the people would be panic stricken to think properly; to understand each and every word in the text; to even think of calling us first, to make sure. Siguro ganun lang talaga pag nataranta, madaling mapa-ikot. Nabulabog ang mga tao dito sa amin. They actually went out to buy 60 load. (Buti na lang at sarado ang tindahan!! Sayang naman ang 60 pesos!!)<br><br> The story has its loopholes, as I've told the people. <br>(1.) We're riding OUR car (cnasakyan means commuting),<br>(2.) I don't use "po" or "opo" to my mom (hehehe...),<br>(3.) If I'm/ we're at the hospital at wala akong load, nandiyan naman si bro. If both of us don't have load. E di mang hiram ng landline (I bet others would do the same)!<br>(4.) If I'm/ we're at the hospital, I would specify which hospital I'm/ we're at. Natural lang naman yun, di ba?<br>(5.) If I'll ask for load, bakit sa number ng di ko kilalang nilalang? Dapat sa number ko na. Swerte naman nung ugok na matitirahan ng load!! Di ba? Di ba? =P<br>(6.) I don't text like that!!! Di ko nga ma gets nung unang basa eh!!<br><br> <!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-53528036785453773332009-02-07T14:40:00.000-08:002009-02-09T03:10:49.393-08:00Dining at Joey PepperoniMy bro and I would usually go out on Saturdays and have lunch at MOA. One time, when we were searching for a resto to stuff ourselves, we stumbled across Joey Pepperoni. Being an Italian food lover me, I automatically pointed the place. No regrets after that!! What's fantastic about the place is that they have a promo of 50% off on all pizzas between 1PM to 6PM (I think...).<br /><br /> Well, aside from the slash off, the food itself is Purfecto =D The crust is unlike any crust in any pizzeria. It's thin, sweet, crunchy crust! Doesn't taste like bread, unlike others =P It's sooo addicting!! Well, so far I have tried Brooklyn (if you like anchovies, go for this one), Alfredo (this is good too), Quatro Fromage (4 cheese - my personal favorite), and another one which I forgot the name <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/sad.png" />.<br /><br /> Aside from the pizzas, the pastas I have tried and fell in love with is Alio Olio. It's an oil based pasta with a lot of garlic!! Yummy!! We did try their specialty red sauce pasta, but I prefer the Alio Olio anytime. I even made sawsaw the pizza crust to make simut-simut of the sauce hahaha... Hey, it went well. I feel that the taste got enhanced even more haha..<br /><br /> We seldom go for starters. But their mozzarella sticks is at the top (so far). Specially when really hot!! Aw aw aw.. but real good!!<br /><br /> The prices for the food is very reasonable, considering it's good food. If compared to other pizzeria, it's by far cheap.<br /><br /> If you'll be dining at MOA, they can give 10% off if you have SM Advantage/ Prestige Card!! Cool huh? Yun lang nga, cash basis pa sila.<br /><br /> It's really a must try!! <!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class="multiply:no_crosspost"></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-35651091377264863682009-02-02T22:15:00.000-08:002009-02-09T03:11:26.804-08:00Physical Therapy and RehabilitationAround October or November last year, I was doing some activity that involves me bending. Bend, straighten up, bend, straighten up.. the process repeats over and over. At every straightening up, I'd feel a slight pain on my lower back, which I simply shrugged off. After finishing with the bending activity, my back was quite painful but, I didn't mind thinking it's nothing a good nights sleep can't fix.<br /><br /> The next day, the pain was still there but, it was tolerable as long as I don't bend too much. Unfortunately, days after, I was accidentally pushed at a wrong angle and I actually felt my lower back snap. "Aw aw aw" was all I could say. Again, I simply shrugged it off.<br /><br /> That night was extremely painful. I couldn't sleep properly! I can't even shift position without hurting my back. I practically slept in one position only, to which I am totally not comfortable with.<br /><br /> Days and days passed. The pain was subsiding little by little. But never totally gone. At certain postures, my lower back would hurt like shit.<br /><br /> So, I finally decided to see the doctor. He prescribe some medication and I got my back and knees (it hurts when climbing up the stairs.. just didn't mind it for a long time) x-rayed. The result was simply muscle strain on the lower back. As for the knees... I need to lose weight!!! Darn it!!! I was advised to go to therapy for at least six sessions however, if the pain still persists, I need to have an MRI (don't want too....).<br /><br /> Having my physical therapy actually feels good! At times, I would actually fall asleep. The process goes like this:<br /> (1) They have these huge hot compresses placed on the bed. Then they attach "tense" (some sort of mechanism that massages certain area/s of your body) to the affected area. So you lie down for twenty minutes. =D Feel soooo good!!<br /> (2) They have this machine called "ultrasound". It's not really the common ultrasound we know. It basic purpose is like that of the hot compress except that the heat it generates penetrates deep within. At first, I really thought it's gonna be painful. But I didn't feel a thing at all. Takes around 20 minutes. Well, sometimes I would fall asleep too =D<br /> (3) Next is the massage. Well.. it's not the common massage we get from spa treatment. The massage would only concentrate on one part of the body. Mine would be my shoulders.<br /> (4) Probably the most boring part is excersice and stretching. It doesn't really take that long, if your fast, that is.<br /> (5) Lastly would be "retraction". They bind you to a bed (ate, parang siraulo ba ako?) and attached the straps to a machine. The machine pulls your lower body. It should feel good, as some patients said. But... I don't feel good. Parang wala lang nga eh! Mas masarap pa nga kung manu-manong hatakan nalang eh =D Pwede ba yun?<br /><br /> The therapy session would usually last for 2 hours. Usually, I would be the last patient to leave. Panu kasi 3PM ang lagi kong pa-schedule eh. Last week, i got to finish my 6th session. Unfortunately, my back still hurts at times. So today, I'll be having another therapy session. Hopefully, I won't have to get an MRI done.schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1368816058518591979.post-18853460132368933342009-02-02T21:51:00.000-08:002009-02-03T02:51:40.153-08:00Moses "Momo" close to Tessa<a href="http://toowicked.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SYgZ2woKCCYAABwXqog1"><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://toowicked.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SYga7QoKCCYAAEIDATs1"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.toowicked.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SYga7QoKCCYAAEIDATs1/Picture-222.jpg?et=8gurRD66KGSSo8wggzLC2w&nmid=0" border="0"></a></span></a><font size="2"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica;" class="insertedphoto"><font style="font-family: comic sans ms;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica;">Nung kinagabihang in-adopt si</span> </font><a href="http://toowicked.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SYgZ2woKCCYAABwXqog1"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.toowicked.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SYgZ2woKCCYAABwXqog1/Picture-247.jpg?et=xwybJGxjVADP7i8Eks0mUQ&nmid=0" border="0"></a></span></font> <br style="font-family: arial,helvetica;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica;">Tessa sa amin, tumawag si Cely. Ayun, kwento siya ng konti tungkol kay Tessa. Nag shopping na sila para sa kanyang, *ahem* baby needs. Hmmm... mukhang ma-spoil si Tessa ah!! Got no problem with that!</span><br style="font-family: arial,helvetica;"><br style="font-family: arial,helvetica;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica;">At isa pang good news, ang pamilya ng asawa ng sister pala nya, hilig mag-alaga ng dogs. Dadaan daw sila kinabukasan dito sa amin para i-adopt na din si Momo! Ang galing kasi itong si Cely, napaka-animated siguro ng pag kwento nya sa sister nya ang tungkol sa pagka-hyper ni Momo. (Sabi sayo type ka din nun!!!)</span><br style="font-family: arial,helvetica;"><br style="font-family: arial,helvetica;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica;">Kinabukasan ng gabi, dumaan ang in law ni Myrna (sis ni Cely) para kunin ang tuta.</span><br style="font-family: arial,helvetica;"><br style="font-family: arial,helvetica;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica;">Dahil sa kanya, nalaman ko na medyo nalulungkot si Tessa sa kanyang bagong tahanan. Pero di ko na kelangang mag alala. Kahit hindi araw araw, magkikita naman silang magkapatid nyan =D<br><br>Ang isang bagay na aking lubos na pinagkakatuwa ay kahit na nahiwa-hiwalay na sila, napunta sa iba-ibang tahanan. Gumagawa ang panahon/ tadhana ng paraan para di sila tuluyang magkawalay sa isa't isa.<br></span><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>schnuppihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983354822809738943noreply@blogger.com0