Avatar Inspired Haircut

This morning I gave my son a haircut, but I wasn’t satisfied. So, this afternoon, after he woke up I again gave him a new haircut, this time I got a design in mind. Because almost everyone on plurk and facebook seems to be talking about the “Avatar” movie, I thought it would be cool if my son would have that arrow on his head. I thought of Rocky from PBB who got a haircut of an arrow but it is on the back of his head, so if they could do that, surely I could make it on my sons hair.

If you are a parent, you would know that haircut on kids would be hard, most of the time they move and even worst they would sometimes cry. So it is going to be a tough job. Since the morning he had his haircut, he had no complaints. Thankfully enough he was cooperating whenever I ask him not to move.

Here’s the haircut of my son – done by ME!

My nephew saw it and he liked it, so he let me do his hair as well.

Here’s more pics:

Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.

Ballet and Birthday Pictures

Saturday was a ballet presentation of my daughter at SM City here in Iloilo, then yesterday was the birthday of my nephew. I took pictures of both events, most importantly the only remembrance of my nephews birthday are those pics. So, I uploaded it on my computer and deleted it after. Due to my multitasking, I received an error in doing so, but I didn’t even read the error message, I just clicked to close the window. Hours after, I was putting watermark on my pictures, when I noticed that there are things missing; I could not see the birthday pictures! Then, I remembered the error message. It was those images, but I already deleted and formatted my SD card.

I prayed that I could find solution to my problem, because it is the only remembrance of my nephew of his 3rd birthday. So I searched for programs that could retrieve those images. I have seen a lot of free programs for windows, but I can’t find any free ones for Mac (currently using MacBook). Here goes the advantages of having different OS available – after I got tired of searching for free retrieval software for Mac, I just opened my Windows notebook. On my MacBook, I already eyed a free program for windows, so that I won’t have a hard time searching. I just typed the URL of the program and installed it on my Windows notebook. The program is SoftPerfect File Recovery, which I got from the referral of GeckoandFly. It was SO PERFECT for me, because it worked flawlessly and recovered the batch of pictures that I deleted hours ago.

WARNING: After accidentally formatting or deleting pictures, DO NOT take pictures with the same memory card because it will lessen your chances to recover your pics. Luckily, I have not taken any pictures after I have reformatted it. Amazing how those pictures are still recovered after I deleted it on my MacBook and then Formatted it on the Cam.

So, here are the ballet pics:

Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.

Red Ribbon Media Launch for December 2009

There are a lot of benefits of being a blogger. One of it is being invited to an event and be given a free item.

Last December 1, 2009; I was invited by Red Ribbon for the launching of their new products. Undeniably, I loved it even before the event started and much more when it happened. I was expecting so much, but they exceeded my expectations. I love Red Ribbon even more after that.

So, what happened?

Area Manager (SM City Iloilo), Borgz Galagar and Marketing Services Officer, Meyan Lim welcomed us with a smile on their faces. They introduced their mission, vision, values and the most exciting part their new products. Red Ribbon aims to be on the top by 2020 so they keep on adding products and improving their services.

First, we were given a sample of their Grilled Ensaimada with Farmer’s Ham.

Everything on that plate just tasted so good and really perfect for me, even just the simple scrambled eggs.

Next, Chocolate Walnut Fudge with Hershey’s Dark Chocolate and coffee.

We were informed that while other companies would use machines in making decors and cakes, Red Ribbon does it manually. So just imagine the rolls you could see at the side of the cake, is being rolled to perfection by a human hand.

A “tip” was given to us by Meyan, on how to drink coffee with cake: Don’t put a creamer or sugar on your coffee, drink it then scoop a cake and eat. While the cake is still in your mouth, take a sip of your coffee. Compare the taste of the coffee, before and after you had the cake. The coffee tasted better, with a mixture of the cake. Indeed a perfect combination!

With me on this launching is Kathy Villalon of The News Today, Roselyn Villamor of Yuhum News Magazine and a fellow blogger, Mawe of Mawe’s Adobo.

I mentioned above, that I love these events because of free things. So, aside from those free food we ate at the venue, we were given a box of Red Ribbon White Forest which my kids enjoyed. Just see how excited they were to eat the cake.

What I Did Last November 1

I just want to share what I did last November 1, that is a month ago.

So the morning, my family went to the Oton cemetery in where relatives of my Mom are being laid to rest.

When we arrived, there are still a few who are doing some cleaning and repairs which was supposed to be done days ago. This was the first time that my family went there morning, usually it would be afternoon or evening.

We have relatives that I don’t know where their place is, so I just lit a candle for them at the “Campo Santo.”

My son and daughter is really not aware what cemetery is for, so whenever they see me, they wanted me to take their pictures.

In Oton cemetery, this is where we usually visit;

My grandfather who I love and loves me so dearly. A known manghihilot in our area while he still have the energy to do so. With him is his 2nd wife, a sister or my real grandma.

My tito and cousin.

They are my relatives on my mother side.

Right after we lit candles and said our prayers for our dearly departed in Oton, we went home to leave my children and immediately go to Guimaras.

In Guimaras, this is where we usually visit;

This are my relatives on my father side.

My Lolo, who is the brother of my grandma and my Tito who is the brother of my dad who usually cooks fried chicken for me.

My great grandfather.

My cousin.

My great grandmother and her siblings.

My great grandmother is one of the few relatives of my Dad that is close to my Mom’s heart.

After that we went back home to Oton. It was a tiring day, but fulfilling one.

Things that runs into my mind at about 3 in the morning

Even before I watch Paranormal Activity, I’ve already been imagining thing, but now it is worst.

As mentioned, I am aware that my family is not alone in our house, there are unseen entities and luckily we have the good ones. However, it is inevitable that the idea of those unseen entities is quite scary.

• My cousin had experienced seeing a shadow figure in my room, and at the moment she was having a hard time moving and she can’t even shout. When she finally did, she ran as fast as she could to the next room where me and my Mom were watching the launching of PBB first season (if I recall it right).
• A few of my friends would inform me they feel something strange in the house, at least those ones that are sensitive to these kind of things.
• My Mom told me she had experience with those entities.

They don’t bother anyone. I think we are more of a bother to them, than they to us, because most of the time, my house is just too noisy. I guess those new to the house, specially new helpers would experience hearing footsteps coming from the masters bedroom when no-one is in the room or upstairs for that matter. These happens when my family would have our usual family day and we will all go out leaving one helper in the house.

I’ve learned a lot from the stories of old folks. One of which is that when your name is called by those unseen entities, “DO NOT ANSWER.” They say that if you do, that is the start of them, bringing you into their world. Also, if ever you visit their world, “DO NOT EAT.” If you do, then you will be with them forever or you will have a hard time returning to this world.

OKAY, so what runs into my mind at 3 AM?

• Often, when I feel like urinating and I see it is about those time, I would have a hard time building courage to go out of my room and go to the CR.
• I feel that when I put my feet on the floor, something under the bed will drag me.
• The stairs is just next to my door, so when going in after urinating, I would see the stairs and would imagine things.

They say our mind is a powerful thing, and I am scared that even if things are not there my imagination would let me see something there because I have already build an image on my mind about it. SO HELP ME GOD, PLEASE DON’T!

Paranormal Activity (2009) Movie Review

My friend Lizanie encourages me to watch the movie Paranormal Activity. I used to be a brave young child but then I grew up to be a scaredy cat. I was curious and so I watched it. I have read from Wikipedia that the movie have 3 different endings. The one I watched ended up with Katie going back to the room with blood on her shirt and then later Police came and Katie was shot by the police.

I was really scared, but it didn’t stop me from watching the movie beginning to end.

Things I find unrealistic:

• They have certainly proved that there is something weird going on and caught it on camera. However, the boyfriend still doesn’t seem to believe it, to the point that he doesn’t want Katie to call a paranormal expert to help them and he still thinks he is in control. How stupid could that be?
• They are super brave that everytime they sleep the lights are off. If that happened to me, I wouldn’t care about the electricity bill, lights will be on.
• The paranormal expert that they called backed out because he sensed that the spirit was angry and it doesn’t want him to be there. I thought these kind of people are supposed to be brave and would fight to death?
• They are having a hard time looking for people that would help them. I think at 2006 there are a lot of TV series that is about paranormal and for me there are just a lot of people that could help, specially they have videos to prove their concerns.
• I have heard that usually spirits like this live in a house that is quiet but in the movie, the psychic said that it feeds from negative vibes like problems. That is just opposite from what I know. Usually, when something is weird happening in the house, my Mom would go shouting to drove it away and it does. I guess my house is just too noisy for those kind of spirits to live. I am not denying the fact that my house have those unseen entities too, but it is a good one, the one that gives out good luck. Usually, only guests or people new in the house would see, hear or feel them and my Mom has seen them when she was young.

Let’s respect everyone, including those we could not see.

Different Ways of Dealing With Things

My Mom and I have a very different attitude. She’s been with me for the 27 years of my life and we haven’t been apart for more than a week, but still we see things differently. Maybe that is because she let me live a life that she hasn’t and this is the same thing I am doing with my children, with a thing in mind: That they grow up to be a better person than I am or the best person that they could be.

So, from a meeting with Iloilo Bloggers at Kopi Roti, I went home and found out that my necklace and my Mom’s watch were missing on where I usually put it. I was cleaning my face when my Mom entered the room. I asked her if she had kept it, and she said no. She then panicked and go shouting and checking it everywhere in a chaotic way. I was scared that it might be gone forever or someone took it, but still I was relaxed. I just told her don’t worry about it, I will be checking every corner of the house to look for it tomorrow.

I hope I would find it.

Congrats Rina and Athan

Today, I went to the wedding of my friends Rina and Athan. Rina and I knew each other from chat. There were 3 of us who used to chat with each other about our boyfriends; Me, Rina and Pebbles.

Anyway, lets fast-forward to the wedding day. I am in the church with my cam as I plan to document the wedding. So here’s me before the wedding ceremony starts.

Athan walks down the isle.

Athan waiting for Rina.

At last, Rina is here, walking the isle with a smile.

Exchange kisses with the parents.

Time to face the priest.

I really liked the way the priest told the love story of Rina and Athan, so I took this picture.

This is the blessing time with parents and sponsors.

The newly weds.

Kissing scene.

At the reception;

there’s games:

dancing:

dancing with money:

and another kissing scene:

I just had a pic with Rina at the reception, because during this time Athan is out to get women – just kidding – Athan was inviting the females to go catch the bouquet.

Congratulations Rina and Athan!

Keep that flame of love ALIVE!

First Time SPA Experience

I always have a massage at home, so it I am used to having someone else touch my body. Today, I want to try body scrub and so I went to Iloilo Serenity SPA, the nearest SPA center from home.

Note for first timer:

• You need to have an extra panty.

So, I went inside and take a look at the services they offer. I went for a Body scrub with massage and Facial scrub.

Steps I encountered:

• I waited for a few minutes as they prepare my room.
• I was then called when it was ready, then I went upstairs to change into a robe (they have given me a disposable panty, but it didn’t fit me so I didn’t wear it).
• I deposit my things in the locker.
• They provided slippers, then followed the person assigned to service me.
• We went into a room with a bed and shower, then I took off my robe. (Yeah, naked – so I guess if you are shy type, this body scrub is not for you)
• Body scrub service starts.
• When it was finished, I showered and put on my robe again.
• We then went into the next area where a Facial scrub service was done.
• When the facial was finished, massage service was done, again took off my robe.
• All services was finished, I wore my robe again.
• I then went to the locker and change to my clothing.

I gave a tip and paid for the service done to me.

I just thought of sharing it, coz being naked in front of a stranger other than my lover or family seems unusual for me.

SM City Iloilo Food Bloggers Event

I love food, so when I was invited to this event I could just imagine how full I would be after it and my instincts never failed me.

Casa Ilongga prepared

Crispy Kangkong

Baby Crabs

Pancit Molo

Yukashii prepared

Sushi and Maki

Breakthrough prepared

Scallops

Bangus

Pork Sisig

Fish Sisig

Chicken N Ribs prepared

Chicken

Ribs

Ocean City prepared

Fried Rice

Sweet and Sour

Ox Tongue

Sabor Ilonggo prepared

Pitchi Pitchi, Bayi Bayi

Buko ni Fruitas prepared

Buko Juice and Fruits

Thirsty prepared

Fruit and Shakes

House of Panini prepared

Panini

Bacolod Lechon Haus prepared

Sisig

Lechon Baboy

Mons Takuyaki prepared

Balls

I really enjoyed the food tasting, and the above mentioned deserves a try if you haven’t yet. Who knows, it might be one of your favorite.