May 2010
2 posts
Ten Thousand Things: Accentuating the positive →
Posted on May 02, 2010 by jimparedes HUMMING IN MY UNIVERSE By Jim Paredes (The Philippine Star) Updated May 02, 2010 12:00 AM The mad rush is on. It’s the last week before the elections and as the ratings stand, partisans of every candidate (except Noynoy) are putting on a brave face as…
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Aquino-Roxas 2010.
April 2010
1 post
Missing tumblr
I admit! I miss my tumblog! I have not deleted my account even if I blog now at misseloise.wordpress.com…
February 2010
4 posts
Moving on (again!)
I know i know, i am so fickle-minded…
Having started blogging since :
1. year 2007 (blogspot-defunct)
2. revived blogging last September 2009, at iamdaddysgirl.livejournal.com (livejournal-will delete soon)
3. then wanting more themes / layouts, moved to misseloise.tumblr.com last November 2009 (tumblr-will delete in a few months after i have completely “moved on”). I like you tumblr,...
January 2010
18 posts
“The best way to cheer yourself is to cheer somebody else up.”
– Albert Einstein (via kari-shma) (via quote-book)
Why we procrastinate
Yesterday, I organized my beads again and cleaned my beading tools. I may just restart again. I want to restart, but procrastination gets in the way. I have this on-off relationship with my beads… sometimes I love them and give them all of my precious time, oftentimes I ignore them and they just accumulate rust and dust.
It makes me happy and excited visualizing a beaded jewelry project,...
My partner in crime
I wrote this a few months ago, because Mabel’s officemate requested us to compose a letter for her, which was used in their team building / retreat. I found it again as i was deleting messages in my yahoo inbox yesterday. This made me miss her more and i thought of sharing this to you.
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I spent my Tuesday morning,...
Food Trip, Part 6 of 6 : Cyma Greek Taverna
6. Cyma Greek Taverna
This is the last leg and I enjoyed CYMA the most out of the six restaurants that we tried during my christmas vacation. I loved the food, service and ambiance! Waiters shouting OPA! when they serve something flaming made my heart jump and i just laughed! Hahaha. Just the thought of writing this blog entry, makes me hungry!
It is conveniently located at Unit 638, Level 6,...
Thoughts on Turning 30
I still have less than two years before I turn thirty… and you may ask me why am I writing this blog entry now? In fact, I have not even decided yet if I am looking forward or if I am dreading the fact that I am nearing thirty? But I am leaning towards the former.
A few years ago, I came to know who my real friends are, those that I constantly communicate with even if we don’t see...
Food Trip, Part 5 of 6 : Pho Hoa
5. Pho Hoa Vietnamese Restaurant
Located at 277 Toledo Bldg, Tomas Morato Street, Quezon City.
Cuisine : Vietnamese
We headed to Tomas Morato for lunch after Kuya had his check up at St. Luke’s. It was a choice between Little Asia and Pho Hoa, i told my dad i wanted to try Vietnamese food.
And we were not disappointed because this is our kind of food. Paka-healthy lang muna! I got...
Haiti Earthquake Disaster Relief
Bloggers Unite for Haiti’s goal is to share information about this disaster and how people around the world can provide aid to ongoing relief efforts.
People from all walks of life helped us Filipinos through Typhoon Ondoy, it is our time to give back.
Below are the organizations heping with Haiti Relief, click on the link to know more information :
1. American Red Cross
2. Doctors...
CNY Activities
I’ve been constanly checking airfare ticket, but it’s so effin’ expensive! We initially wanted to go home again for the CNY holidays, just to experience “Garnet” as a family. I’m so jealous when Mabel messaged me yesterday, saying that they already have “Garnet.”
(Note : “Garnet” is a car, hehehe)
I decided to vent my...
Food Trip, Part 4 of 6 : Meat Plus
4. Meat Plus Cafe
Located at Bldg. 65, Sampson Road, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo
Cuisine : American
Before we head to Morong, Bataan for our yearly out-of-town trip, we decided to pass by Subic first and do some shopping. Kuya suggested that we eat lunch at Meat Plus Cafe because it’s the best steak in Subic! He told us that everytime they go to Subic for Honda Club events,...
Food Trip, Part 3 of 6 : Cafe Havana
3. Cafe Havana
Located at G/F Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati City
Café Havana is the hands-down choice of bar enthusiasts. This famous bar is a happening place that transformed the Remedios Circle from a genteel promenade into a throbbing section of charming Malate. Café Havana is Latino-Cubano, and it lives the spirit of the islands from its décor to its food and music. Since it’s opening in...
Writing deadlines
via jimparedes:
Been writing a column for more than three years now, and I have not missed a single week. I have been pretty much reliable and have managed to come out with something for my column in Philippine Star each Sunday for the past 168 weeks or so. My editor must be happy.
Yet every week, I go through the ritual where I stare at the computer screen wondering what to write and worrying...
Food Trip, Part 2 of 6 : Sumo Sam
2. Sumo Sam Restaurant
Located at 6th level, Shangri-la Mall, Mandaluyong. I know that Actor Marvin Agustin is part owner, other than that i cannot find any other information about this restaurant.
We were at Sumo Sam for lunch almost 3 weeks ago, before going to St. Francis Condo. They ordered the set including Shrimp Tempura, Chicken Teriyaki, Oyster, Kebab, Bean Sprouts, Rice, Bacon...
“Secrets to a Good Life is to have 1) Somebody to love, 2) Something to do, 3)...”
– Words of Wisdom from my Dad
Food Trip, Part 1 of 6 : Fely J's
I’m back!
17-day vacation + Mom’s homemade cooking + chocolates + junkfoods = 5 to 10 pounds weight gain. Argh!!! I need to diet!
Never thought i’d say this, because all my life i’ve been model-thin wafer-thin. Gross. I prefer to be healthier, just shed off the tummy please! Good luck to me talaga! Hahahaha.
Tried 6 new restaurants. Different Cuisines. Further explains...
December 2009
34 posts
What a year 2009 was! Still is!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
We will be going home in two days and i won’t have time to blog in the next 2 weeks, since my schedule is so hectic!!!
Tagaytay, Subic, Bataan, Laguna… Golf, gimik with the girls, dinner with classmates, family reunions. And i also want to squeeze time to be able to do bazaar shopping! What? Shopping again?! Hahaha.
Let’s do a rundown of...
Supreme Court extends Voter's Registration to... →
This is the first good news i heard this week!
Get involved. Vote!
“Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and...”
– George Carlin (via kari-shma) (via quote-book)
Hahaha true!
Christmas Traditions in the Philippines
Source : Wikipedia
The other day, i was telling my Burmese colleague about the Christmas Memories i had since i was young. I learned that they don’t really celebrate Christmas since they are buddhist. They don’t put up Christmas Trees & decors and they don’t believe in Santa Claus.
For us Filipinos and Catholics, we could not imagine celebrating Christmas without all...
“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you...”
– (via kari-shma) (via quote-book)
Trafficking of Filipinas in Singapore
Today (December 10) is Human Rights Day. This week, bloggers all over the world will join forces to raise awareness about one’s right to live. Bloggers Unite is an attempt to harness the power of the blogosphere to make the world a better place. By asking bloggers to write about a particular subject on 1 day of the month, a single voice can be joined with thousands to help make a difference;...
“Love never dies by natural causes. It dies because we don’t replenish...”
– Paulo Coelho’s tweet this morning.
Senator Noynoy Aquino’s Official Statement on the...
via jimparedes:
Senator Noynoy Aquino’s Official Statement on the Declaration of Martial Law in Maguindanao For weeks now, the country has shared the shock, horror and agony of the people of Maguindanao over the slaughter of innocents. This national outrage has increased as securing justice faces hurdle after hurdle, both in Maguindanao and in Manila. Our people want justice, and they want...
My perk-me-up song!!!
Happy weekend!!!
Martial Law declared in Maguindanao →
The last time Martial law was declared was 38 yrs ago. In the hands of GMA, this is no joking matter. The basis must be sound. No shortcuts. - Kiko Pangilinan in Twitter
Let’s all pray justice will be served. Dear God help us!