YUMMY SUNDAY: KESO DE BOLA

Rather late entry, Keso de Bola, served during Noche Buena... For more of YUMMY SUNDAY, visit Perfectly Blended...

Butterfly Fairy

That is what I have chosen to give my niece, Zarelle, for Christmas. because at a very early age, she has shown fascination over butterflies, fairies and wands... Isn't it cute?

One Day More...

One more day, and we are flying home to CDO... I am so excited...

VDAY Press Release Needed

Ah.. 2009 is about to end. My sister is quite busy these days preparing for VDAY 2010. She's working on sponsorships and of course free press release for our upcoming event. Ah.. it's a good thing we have friends from media that can really help a lot. I am excited as I will be playing a part.

I can't wait...

CCS Reunion

I wont be in Cagayan de Oro City until December 25, 2009 6pm... Tsk tsk tsk.. missed the party...

Online Shopping in the Philippines

Are you fond of online shopping in the Philippines? Well, I am. Actually, I usually shop at friends' online boutiques in Multiply. But then, a friend of mine invited me to become a fan of SMILDS Philippines Facebook fan page, it got curious. So I proceeded to SMILDS.com to know more about it. I found out that SMILDS.com supported the recent DigitalFilipino Web Awards 2009 and the DigitalFilipino Web Awards 2009 winners truly rocked as they showed that they do the best practices in the Philippine internet industry, as they were showcased as the country's best websites for 2009 in the Digital Filipino Web Awards. Ah.. I wish i could be like them.

But of course, Smilds.com is also one noteworthy company that we should do our online shopping on... What I specifically like is the fact that we get to pay in the Philippine currency, Pesos, instead of dollars. Isn't it grand? At least all of us can best participate that way...

Apart from that, what I have noticed is the fact that many Filipino businesspersons, even neophytes, can join and sell through the site. Now, if you are interested about selling, you can actually buy service subscription to become one of its merchants... Since its launching last July 2009, they are inviting reseller agents to promote its platform.

Yehey, 2010 is Coming...

I am excited. My sister said that VDAY 2010 will push through..

Ohlala.. I got tons of Awards from Ate Dharlz.. Thank You so much dearest…

Now I am passing this award to all those who want to grab these lovely awards.

Finally booked and ready...

My sister finally bought me tickets for my flight to and from CDO come Christmas holidays... It's cheaper to buy from our "suki" travel agency than here in Manila, so that explains why it has to be bought at CDO and not here...

Below is the script on my email and the e-ticket attached therein.. Thanks Aiza and thanks Ate...

Maam Eleanor,

I'm forwarding to you Ms: Denise Mordeno Aguilar's Cebu Pacific e-ticket.

Thank you and we look forward to serve you again.

Orient Travel Assistant,

Aiza

Orient Global Travel & Tours

Where east meets the world...

#30 M. Clemente Fernandez St., (fronting Gaston Park)

Cagayan de Oro City, PHILIPPINES

Tel: +6388 2316436

Thank God everything is finally in place...

Tigers love to tug on purple ducks

A DREAM: MAC GAMES DEVELOPER

My office mate, Andrew, loves to play mac games on his lappy. During break, he also loves talking about them. He also says that he dreams of developing his own games someday, the same way that jeux mac, an independent developer of down loadable games for Windows and Macintosh, did. Well, I think he should if that is what he dreams to do and to become. Looking at the collection of mac games installed in his laptop proves that he breathes and eats them 24/7. Sometimes our other office mates would joke that he should be in the games themselves for a greater effect.

And I think Andrew is in agreement with that, lol...

THANK GOD FOR ANOTHER YEAR...

Thank you so much for all those who took the time to call, those who dropped by and gave words of encouragements and praises and love... Thank you so much for all the greetings. Thank God I am given another year to love and serve Him and His People...

To my family and friends...

Daghan Salamat... Kita ta puhon to those I am not able to share my special day with them...

Happy Holidays Thanks To Gloo...

My sister, Darling, along with my other cousins are organizing our Christmas party this 24th. And since I am here in Manila, many wouldn't think that i am part of the planning. Well, I am. I am also part of the planning and the organizing even if I am here, oceans away from Cagayan de Oro City. Well, it so happened that my sister introduced a very neat and trendy system where all of us can meet online and discuss what we want to do and how we want our Christmas party to be. You can not imagine how we can do that simply because we, Aguilar cousins are from all over Misamis Oriental, Davao City, Cebu City, Manila, London UK, Camiguin, Butuan City, Singapore, US and Canada... And with the help of Globe Broadband, most of us here in the Philippines got our all-access pass to Gloo. So what is Gloo? You might ask. And if you perhaps would like to Inquire about Gloo, then I am sure you are also interested in organizing something the way we are doing with our party.. Am I right?

How my sister explained it is simple. If we want something done, we should have a meeting and draft everything on a board. Well, we do have meetings online but without Gloo, we are left hanging... Gloo allows us to write down our ideas for everyone to see. We can add pictures, videos and anything and everything necessary for planning. And of course, the nice thing about it is we can also chat like an online conference in the very platform that we are using. Not to mention that we can also send text messages for those who may not be online for the moment we all are... I could almost imagine conducting an online training of sorts or making a school or office plan for an event or two.. Ahh, imagine the time you can all save...

Below is a bird's eye view of what I am talking about...
This is even better than Facebook and Multiply. But of course, Gloo is not a social network.. It's more than what you can imgaine... Why not create your account and try it...

So far, I have tried making my own page, in order for me to try making one for the house. I have also prepared one for the upcoming VDAY 2010. See the image below:



And there will be more....

An Email Sent...

Below is an email I received today. I am posting it here for I believe it is best shared on my blog rather than anywhere else.. do read it..

This post is simply something we all can do to support the cause. Breast Cancer has touch all of us. Be it a relative, friend or co-worker or acquaintance.

A lot of attention and focus, of course, is towards women. However, men are also stricken with this horrible disease.

I lost my aunt in 1996 to Breast Cancer. She suffered for years, alone, with "the secret". She did not tell anyone, family or friends. Only her doctor. You would have to have known my Auntie, to truly understand. She had her own way of doing things. We no longer have to live with "the secret" and lives are being saved. This is my way of honoring her memory.

Mary Edmond Taylor
Lexington, Kentucky
1913 - 1996

Here's the web site! Pass it along to people you know.
http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/
AGAIN, PLEASE TELL 10 FRIENDS TO TELL 10 TODAY!




Ann Robinson Wright
http://vur.me/s/ldn
Cause Creator

CDO BLOGGERS INTERVIEW

I saw this in you tube today. This is what my sister mentioned a few months back, that our group, CDO Bloggers were interviewed at PAMAHAW ESPESYAL, with our president Chiq Montes and all other active members...

Where To Buy Tramadol?

If you are looking to buy from the best licensed online pharmacies, I suggest you check out www.tramadolbluebook.com, which was founded by a medical doctor in 2006 to help consumers safely save money on pain relief drugs. It checks the credentials of online pharmacies and lets you easily compare prices of medicines particular to this post is Tramadol. It also allows you to order tramadol and take advantage of the tramadol overnight bluebook for your advantage.

Anyway, what is Tramadol? And what is it good for? Tramadol is actually an analgesic used for treating moderate to severe pain. According to my readings, getting a prescriptions in the time that you need them can sometimes prove complicated, especially when its late at night and you are not accessible to a pharmacy in your neighborhood. So it is bets that you enjoy the convenience of online shopping and getting your medications so that you get them the next day, and are able to begin taking them as soon as possible. There are many online pharmacies but it helps to know that you have contacted a legitimate one. For people with chronic pain, one day makes a big difference. Having the ability to get this medication at a more affordable cost, or even in larger quantities at once is a great, and when they can get it fast, it makes it all the better.

If you need Tramadol, do visit the site and check them out. They may be a big help for you...

My leave starts December 22.. Ahh.. it's gonna be HOME SWEET HOME for me as I will be going home.. CDO here I come...

I can't wait to taste all the foodies and visit all the places that i have missed so much... A few more days... weeeeeee...

CAST YOUR VOTE NOW... MTV EMERGE ROCKS!!!

I have a secret dream. I wanted to be part of MTV. I wanted to be a VJ... Such a dream to pursue is painstakingly time consuming, especially now that my focus is more on my job and the future family I will have, so I resolve to support whatever projects MTV will have. That's a better alternative, right?

Anyway, a friend of mine mentioned that his friends are part of the many unsigned artists waiting for the limelight to open for them through the newest platform of MTV. An MTV, Jeepney Music, and Department of Tourism collaboration that will take plight for unsigned artists to be heard and have wings to soar to stardom...

MTV Emerge is the platform I am talking about. It is dedicated for unsigned music talents in the Philippines to showcase their work and be given an opportunity to win a one-year recording contract with Jeepney Music. The aims is not only to hunt for the hottest unsigned music talent from all genres of music (Indie, rock, hip-hop, R&B, metal, solo artists, DJs, etc) but also gather an online music community where new music from the Philippines can be discovered. That's a whole lot more than meets the eye. And I think that is where I come in. See, all the participants from any music genre registers and uploads their profiles, photos and original music on the MTV Emerge site, while their entries will go through a public voting process. A total of seven grand prize winners will be selected from the top entries on November 20 by a panel of judges that includes Black Eyed Peas member, Apl.de.Ap, who, by the way, is the founder of Jeepney Music... The said seven grand prize winners of MTV Emerge will win a one-year recording contract with Jeepney Music and of course, mentorship under Apl.de.Ap. And just to point out, the contract that they will win, will include artist management and promotion, digital distribution of 3 – 6 songs and a strategic marketing plan for the signed artists to break into both the Philippines and international markets.

For the unsigned artists that I am voting for, refer to this link.. They sound like international artists. They are called WANDA. And the song is Mr. Rain...

Local Artists Christmas Party 2007

We celebrated our 9th year Christmas Party with Mark Bautista with us. Mark was originally part of Pasundayag Theater before he joined the Mensquare and went on with his career... It was fun..

GOLD IS STILL IN

My mother is fond of collecting gold jewelries. She keeps telling us that gold is a very good investment as its value does not depreciate. Instead,its value goes up and up. Perhaps that is the reason that people, despite the threats of being help up or robbed in broad daylight, would still go for gold jewelries and fashion accessories. Ahh, you just can not get the fascination for gold, unless you yourself adorn yourself with it. I think my sister Sweet is following the footsteps of my mother. Although she is not wearing her hr jewelries as often as to flaunt them, she keeps her stash of gold in a safe place all the time.

Anyway, speaking of gold, I have read online, that there are actually gold collectors who do not only buy gold jewelries, but they also buy hold coins to add to their collection. One particular site I saw is www.goldcoinsgain.com where gold coins and gold bullions are sold for collection purposes. I am amazed at this.. How about you?

I Miss Theater

Working here in Manila has staken me away from my theater family. Thank God for pictures and social networks, I am able to reminisce and be given hope at the sight of the photos of one day, performing again.. Theater is my life...

This was me during my Beckett performance...

The photo above is me during ANAK+INAHAN performance. And the photo below is a remembrance of the end of our month long workshop that started my journey in theater...

That's Olga Natividad and Irma Adlawan, our trainers along with Nonon Padilla of Tanghalang Pilipino of the CCP..

Last year our theater group, Pasundayag Community Theater celebrated 10 years.. And thanks to the Panday Sining grant that me and my sister were able to enjoy, our lives have become very colorful...

Anyway, there were a lot of performances that I would like to share aside from the ones I have shared here today. Perhaps some other time I will share them with you..

Getting The Bag Lady a Personalized Duffle Bag for Christmas

From this photo, I learned from my sister Darling, that my sister Sweet's new name is now "The Bag Lady".. Well, it all started with the photo. She was the one who carried all their bags as they moved back and forth during the practice of Lili's and River's fun day at the Capitol Grounds, and while they were all busy moving about, she was busy sitting down. lol.. So our father told her to take all their bags and be the bag lady for the day..

On another note, my sister Sweet really likes bags. She loves to collect as many bags as she can. She has expensive designer bags as well as the crazy ordinary bags that can be found at the Ukay-ukay shops.. So with this in mind, I am going to give her a personalized duffle bag to add to her collection. It will double as a laundry bag once she sets out for her Psychia in Davao. Last year I gave her an insulated lunch tote that she still uses during her Nursing duties.. Ahh, the life of a Nursing student. She can definitely use all the bags that she can get, lol...

I hope River likes an Ezy Roller for Christmas

I found this really nice Christmas gift idea of giving my little brother an Ezy Roller for Christmas. Two years ago, I ordered from a friend of our family, four personalized pillowcases for him because he unusually likes them. He likes lightly rubbing on them as he sleeps. Both his hands and his feet. That explains why I gave him that, instead of buying him toys. And Lili also enjoyed the pink nap mat. This Christmas, each of them will be getting an Ezy Roller. Whew.. It took me a while to get that. Imagine, i's 42 days more to go before Christmas and I had to think really fast. Not to mention, put the budget altogether.

But I am okay on my end, except that last night, as we were talking, my sister Sweet and I, River was shouting at the background that he wants a walking doll... Oops.. Did I really hear that right? Or was it Lili? hahaha.. Ezy Roller it is!!!

A Song For My Ate..

It will be okay in the end.. Take care..

I THEE WED...

When planning for a wedding, every bride and groom should never take for granted the most important part of all---documentation. Documentation for weddings is crucial because it will not only be viewed a day after. or a week after, or a month or a year after, but perhaps even after the couple have reached retirement age and grandchildren abound... That's why, it should be well prepared, properly sequenced or a good story line should be provided, should the couple reach the point of senility or Alzheimer's attack... So it is best to ask around if you do not know anyone to do the documentation for you. As for me, my friends suggested a very good weeding videographer that answers to the name of Buddy Gancenia.

Buddy Gancenia is a corporate, events, and wedding videographer who is able to offer wedding videography services in reality wedding video style. I am sure that if you have him during your most special day, it will be the biggest wedding video in the Philippines. With that fact alone, what bride wouldn't think of hiring Buddy to do her dramatic videography, with matching prenuptial takes and post wedding shots that would make her dream video for wedding truly a shining moment in her life....

For the brides to be, including myself, I know that we all share this sentiment of capturing the moment as it is the essence that will bind us to the commitment that we pledged on our wedding day. By that, I mean that with all the videos and pictures to document the bond, not to mention the legal and binding document that holds both the husband and the wife to the duties of their roles in this new partnership, along with their commitment to their children and the family that they will soon have, such documentation can even be used as evidence should something or someone would ruin or would try to break the bond. Ahh.. What am I saying here.. Wedding jitters?? hehehe...

Anyway, all I know is that, all my friends here in Manila recommends Buddy because he has already made his mark and his videos prove to be very good. To give you an example, I would like to show you the video below:

Buddy Gancenia: Grand Prize Winner 1st Sony Wedding Video Competition from Reality Wedding Video on Vimeo.

Now, I hope you do not look for any other wedding videographer in the Philippines because Buddy is and will always be the man for the job...

PLEASE VOTE FOR MY NIECE

My sister saw this contest at Facebook and she joined. It's actually part of the promotions for Samsung TapandTake. So she joined just for exposure... And if our little angel wins, that will be a bonus for her...

TO VOTE: Add y0urself as fan of Samsung TapandTake on Facebook and like the photo you see above or by leaving a comment by clicking here.

I also read that 2 VOTERS will get a chance to win the same prize...

Thanks so much my dear friends..

YUMMY SUNDAY: GINAMOS FROM INITAO

The food above is best sauted with oil or hard fat that is shrunken to a crunch, with pork bits added, plus tomatoes, onions and lots of garlic. I do not have a photo of the finished product. All I know that it is yummy partnered with saba or kamoteng kahoy, which are too rare here.

I miss Ginamos. That is salted fish in English. The photo is borrowed from my sister. She took that photo when she was at the Taboan at the Capitol Grounds a few months ago. She said she saw one pail and she was quite amazed because the ginamos from Initao did not smell fishy at all. So she bought a small bottle to send to me through my friend Bingbang when she came here in Manila three months ago. Unfortunately she forgot and saw the bottle in her cupboard just last week. And it smelled bad and bubbled, so she threw it away.. She only told me today as I was asking for it.. She promised, and due to old age (lmao) forgot.. Anyway, ate, you can still buy another bottle and send it through Toyang or Mikel if their plans of coming here will push through..

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PLEASE VOTE FOR THIS PHOTO

My Aunt Lalaine, would like to make a request from you. She is asking you to please vote for the photo that she submitted in a contest at Parent Thots. She's doing this contest for her li'l ones. You see the contest prize is a very nice and educational toy from Disney that her kids would truly love.

To vote: just click this link from Parent Thots and look for the photo named 'jesu_d' ( the last photo) and click vote. It'll just take a few seconds of your time to do this. Thank You so much and I truly appreciate your time.