to keep it short and sensible...

it's another Monday holiday...

i won't keep this a bit long cause i want to spend this holiday well...

just want to post this shoutout...

to all my Malaysian friends, Happy Merdeka Malaysia!!!

and to every Filipino, Happy National Heroes Day!!!

lastly,,,one sleep to go...it's BER month once again...SEPTEMBER!!!

the start of the longest Christmas celebration...here in the Philippines!!! haha^_^

can't feel that at the moment, hopefully, soon i would...

a piece of Danny Gokey...

This weekend I would say is a laid back weekend for me -- the time to get out of that nasty negative shell...

But everytime I get out of it, I end up getting curled back up on too much negativity...

Oh well, let's get out of my personal numb life for now and share these videos I found out from some Danny Gokey fans...Here are three videos from YouTube care of Ms. Yong Chavez -- a reporter for ABS-CBN Filipino Channel...She was able to interview the finalists from American Idol Season 8...This first vid features Kris Allen, Danny Gokey, Matt Giraud, Lil Rounds and Scott Mcintyre who were thanking the support of the Filipinos for watching AI and for tweeting them [of course thru Twitter] ^_^

The second video is another random from all of them which also shows their autograph signing from their tour...Can I just say it was a blessing in disguise that Danny Gokey joined this year?!! And with or without the glasses he really looks soooo cute^_^...




This third video is her interview with Danny Gokey about random topics like his plans for his album, down to wearing glasses , falling in love again and wanting to visit the Philippines...wooohooo^_^...Well, I just hope that day would come..Another future anticipation next to David Archuleta [*hint*hint*i hope David Archie hears that*]



Well, Danny Gokey is really one of those I love in American Idol...Everytime I feel so down that I give up, he suddenly passes through my mind making me realize that there are still reasons to move forward...Such good people like him and David are really not just crowd pleasers, but inspirations to make a difference in other people's lives...God bless them...Enough said, more posts in the days to come^_^

PS. Danny, I really love that bracelet...hope I get one like that soon^_^

Another PS. Thanks to the We Love Danny Gokey [@GokeyGang via Twitter] for the additional info...Follow them okai?! ^_^

defining a hero...

Back in the days, I used to learn that heroes are only those what we only see in History books and monuments because they are already dead. They could be considered heroes because they die to protect their country/territory from foreign invaders.

But what really defines a hero???

A quote goes "Heroes are not born, they are made." Well, true enough, God knows each one's fate already, but the person himself knows that he needs to work on sculpting his own life.

A hero...

doesn't have to be rich or famous to be one...
doesn't have to make a drastic change...Big things come from small beginnings...
doesn't have to die just to be considered one...While alive, the person can be recognized already and given the tribute he deserves...
doesn't have to be in war...Ammunition or weapons aren't necessary; Having the armors like good intentions, charity and peace can go places...

can be somebody or everybody...It can be your parents who work damn hard to provide you good education...It can be your teacher who provides you knowledge every single day...It can be a neighbor who extends his help for household repairs...It can be a church server who shares the goodness and words of God, making you realize how the Supreme Being is so essential...It can be an office mate you can rely on during your financial needs...It can be a friend who kept cheering and pacifying you to go on life and never lose hope and faith...

It can be YOU who would start loving their country by taking the initiative to vote...It can be YOU who would start making a change by joining groups with the advocacy to help their needy fellowmen...It can be YOU...

Again, heroes are not born, they are made...It's National Heroes' Day...Let's take pride and give gratitude to those who gave their lives just for our country's freedom...and to those who are still with us giving their very best to make the Philippines and the world a better place to live in...

David Archie-highness news...

I simply can't help it...There are bits and pieces to and fro so it's about time I spread some love and news about David Archuleta...I'm on a high to blog...Here it goes...

ALMA Awards 2009

It's all in the news. David will be performing in the ALMA [American Latino Media Arts] Awards -- an award giving body for American Latinos honoring their contributions in the field of music, film, tv, sports and behind-the-scenes. He's also one of the special honorees in the field of Music, wherein one from among them in this category will receive the award. This will be aired in the US on September 18 via ABC 8/7C [that's Sept. 19 for us here in the Philippines...if that will be aired here]. Well, I just hope it will be shown on Philippine tv too. For now, either we can watch it via streaming or someone would be kind enough to download and place it in You Tube *giving a hint -- wink wink* ^_^...

For more updates, you can check on their official website... http://www.almaawards.com


On a different note, I'm posting this as my own little way of helping to spread the Archu-duties around...especially to all the fans of David in the Philippines...

1. Rising Star Outreach Project

This has actually been discussed to some of us during the Archuleta Phils' GT weeks ago. Rising Star Outreach has this project called Pathway of Hope supported by David via Angels for a Cause. I'm pretty sure every supportive David Archie fan knows this already. Each brick that you buy from them costs $50 (P2500/brick). Since not everyone can afford it [practically, some of his Filipino fans are students right???] , the guys from Archuleta Philippines are now having this endeavor called "Save the Day" wherein we can donate at a minimum of P25.00 which in return can give us the chance to have a raffle ticket and win the "Angels for a Cause" bracelet. But according to them, if we donate an amount of P250, we will be getting the bracelet automatically without joining the raffle anymore.

Deadline is on Sept 13, so guys -- Archienoys, we only got 2 weeks left to help out. For more details how to send your donations here is the link to the Archuleta Philippines website: http://archuletaphilippines.com.

2. Benefit Concert -- soon...
Another, I promised that I will post this on my blog so here it is. Archuleta Philippines is planning and setting up a Christmas concert which will showcase our local artists and benefit a chosen charity. NO exact details yet. But, those who are taking their time and efforts are working on it to be done.

Definitely, it will be slated around November this year. I'll keep you posted on a few details soon. Just check the Archuleta Philippines' website from time to time too. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD and let's help in the ticket sales. IT'S FOR A GOOD CAUSE DEFINITELY....

3. Christmas from the Heart

Lastly, it's still on Amazon.com...I heard it's now at a low of $9...Sorry I forgot the exact amount...And it's gonna be released on Oct. 13, 2009...Well, Jive Records, I hope it'll be released in the Philippines ha...but during Christmas time pleassseeeee^_^

PS. Archuleta Avenue Malaysia peeps are gonna have their get-together by watching "UP" on Saturday...Well, I just thought of sharing...I'm excited for future get-together activities of Archuleta Philippines too...

Another PS: I'm so thankful these past few days for getting to tweet with some awesome, loyal and dedicated Archie fans...So I just cant help giving a shout out to Nareejo, Freghel, Bill, Izz, Debz, Mia [@mia_queen via twitter] and Larissa Cheong...HELLO gals!!!!

Oh well...I'm sooo much in Zero Gravity at the moment...I need to calm down a bit...haha...^_^

mid-week breakdown...

Besides the fact that I'm having a headache today, I'm starting to feel my so-called "MID-WEEK BREAKDOWN"...

Sad to say, there's no pill that I can swallow to cure me at the moment...

It's been weeks already that I've been feeling this way...Honestly, I know I made a better choice...I chose to have a better career and financial path...But as the days and weeks pass, I start to get worried about how will I end up...

I know that some of the people, who came in and left to choose the same decision I just made, are doing better now...My mind is saying I can, but my heart and spirit are feeling weak...Day by day, getting rejections or no responses from the few that I've submitted sickens me already...In addition, I am on the family pressure that I need to get a replacement [from the choice I made] because I need to help them for us to survive...My head's rambling thoughts right now that I can utilize my plans properly...One thing sure at the moment, I can make our needs for survival but not to be superbly rich...I dream to have a family of my own too, you know...

Few of my friends keep giving me reasons not to give up and be positive that some good things would turn out soon...Some, in fact, say that the power of prayers do help...But, sometimes, I know it isn't right, but I start to question if is there really a right prayer formula for success??? Do I have to cry so hard just for me to be heard??? Maybe, I'm just pessimistic and impatient...because I know my days are numbered too...Still, thanks to you guys for not giving up on me...

I just don't want to listen to those who would keep asking me, what's gonna happen next for me??? Or some thing like, am I sure of my decision??? Effing...YES I AM SURE...I'm taking the risk than staying confined in a rut of not doing something I would love to do...I'm willing to the take the risk of being in another place to fulfill my passions...

I just don't want to think about worrying what I'll end up for a day...

I just want to finally get the improvement I deserve -- hopefully in a better place...

I just want to take a hiatus from this negativity...

DEAR LORD, they say that good things come to those who wait and have faith...With Your guidance and blessings, keep me intact...Bless me for the good things to finally come to prosper one after the other...I don't know what to do anymore...I've been working on it, but still You are the Provider...You are the only source...

**song for the week: My Hands - David Archuleta**

the essence of beauty contests...

Gone were the days when I used to dream that one day I could join beauty contests. The years passed when I used to be an avid excited viewer of prestigious beauty contests just like the one yesterday, Miss Universe 2009. Not because I can't join but because I guess I have outgrown that fanaticism already. I remember the last time I got soooo excited to watch it was way back in 1999, when Miriam Quiambao was close to winning the Philippines' 3rd Miss Universe title. She won 1st place that time.

Among 83 participants all over the world, the title was won by another South American -- for two straight years -- Miss Venezuela.

It's kind of odd that lately, the countries winning these competitions have interpreters during Question and Answer portions. Well, I'm not sour-graping guys. I just think that in worldwide competitions like this, beauty contestants should be able to speak the universal language which is English. It will be watched by millions worldwide plus whoever wins will be going around the world for charity work. Smiles can do wonders but not the entire day, right? She still has to talk, right? It will just go to show how the beauty queen can be versatile and intelligent if she knows how to speak English besides her national language...

Anyway, congrats to the winner and to the Venezuelan community...They really produce beauty queens...Some countries make it a career...I just hope they don't forget the real essence of beauty pageants like these...Not just to gain titles, but to contribute in making this world a better place...Not to be a celebrity after a year, but a catalyst of change and charity...

long holiday weekends bring out a lot...

Since my mind can't function to blog what should be placed here, I just want to say that it's nice to anticipate and savor long holiday weekends, right???

Here in the Philippines, August 21 is a national holiday commemorating the death anniversary of Ninoy Aquino. Who was he? Well, he was assassinated 26 years ago in 1983 that triggered the Filipino people to revolt against the president that time, Ferdinand Marcos, who happened to rule thru dictatorship. Fast forward to the present, a lot of people were ever present to offer a prayer rally for the country in his honor in the streets of Ayala Avenue, Makati City.

Meanwhile, in the religious side of things, it's the start of Ramadan tomorrow for our Muslim brothers and sisters all over the world. So it's a holiday for them too...As it was said on twitter, Selamat Berpuasa^_^

Long weekends are really fun for everyone who's pre-occupied with work or studies every weekday. In what sense??? Let's count the ways...

1. Sleeping late and waking up in time for lunch or afternoon snacks...
2. Eat while watching tv as if there's no tomorrow[not all offices and schools can make eating multitask with anything there]...
3. Go to the nearest mall and get some cool atmosphere or go to the nearest travel destination to get a tan...
4. One wouldn't care what time is it...
5. Do anything that doesn't involve lectures in class or workloads in the office...
6. Blog, update facebook and tweet all the more in Twitter...
7. Update one self with tidbits from their favorite idol...ah ehem...this one's for the fangirl in me...Watching David Archie videos and discovered that David Cook finally has got Twitter...haha...follow him tweeps: @thedavidcook ...it's really him courtesy of his brother Andrew, Brooke White and American Idol News...
8. Lastly, reflect on some things that might seem to end and trigger new beginnings...

For the last item, I'd better leave it that way...for now...Happy Weekend everyone!!! ^_^

here Kitty Kitty ^_^

I just had my lunch before heading here to work, at the never-ending staple fast food Mcdonald's. And, suddenly I saw this on my tray [it has really caught my attention...like there's a bulb that suddenly turned on *ting*!!! haha]
Well, I'm not a big Hello Kitty fan, but still it's cute to collect at least a few of these and keep them. Each has a different design and a different toy representing every year from the time Hello Kitty was shown in the public...

The last time I collected Happy Meal stuff from Mcdonald's was during my college days. I remember in our college, Mcdonald's was the only fast food available and closest. So during lunch time, it's either we eat in nearby [carinderias or eatery] or in Mcdonald's. There are just times that the child in me still shows up. Well, everybody has.

Anyway, if there's one thing from this set that I need to get it's this one...the one in the left...

Wanna know why???? Hmmm...I was born in 1982...ok folks, so that makes me 27 years old...thank you...haha

So to all Pinoy peeps there, the Hello Kitty collection is in every Mcdo Happy Meal...Happy Collecting!!! ^_^

2 victories; 1 bittersweet anticipation

My weekend was spent staying at home, watching tv, which I haven't been doing most of the time. My Sunday was a day of victories actually, in the field of sports.

1st, the victory of the entire Filipino nation as boxer Nonito Donaire won the WBA title over Rafael Concepcion of Panama via unanimous decision and finishing off 12 rounds of it. According to Donaire, he is dedicating this fight to the late President Cory Aquino. Every proud Filipino was glued to the tv during lunch time as it was aired around 12 noon, Manila time.

For the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TV

Meanwhile, hours later, another victory in the field of collegiate basketball -- the one i truly cheer on. In UAAP Season 72, Ateneo de Manila University swept victory over its archrival De La Salle University, 81-65. Well, being a fan of the Ateneo Blue Eagles [even if I am from an NCAA school...haha] since the start I got hooked in watching UAAP games, it was effortless for me to cheer on this defending champs last year....ehem....Go Ateneo! One Big Fight! ^_^

ok...those were two victories...so where's the bittersweet anticipation???

I saw from Twitter.com that David Archuleta's Christmas album will be released on Oct. 13, entitled Christmas from the Heart [it's sooo close to Jose Mari Chan's Christmas album decades back "Christmas in Our Hearts"...haha...di ba?]. Actually, one can pre-order it already via Amazon.com. It's a sweet anticipation...What made it bitter? It's $13.98 [or close to Php700] if you pre-order via the website and I can't do that at the moment. The money I have right now is needed for the rainy days [hardship days, in layman's terms]...Now that's bittersweet...I guess I'll just have to wait for it to be released here in Manila...oh well...

SOURCES: video: c/o gmanews.tv; photo: c/o inquirer.net

To all the Left-Handed...let's celebrate^_^

As a child, I felt and saw myself differently. Most people have a common side of gripping and writing. When I started attending school, the curiosity grew. "Why are my classmates using their other hand to write?" "Why am I left-handed?" "Am I normal?" And when all the while I was asking those questions to myself, so are the people around me -- my classmates and my friends. Growing up, my parents never made me feel inferior about the issue. They always gave the reassurance that it was a gift --- God's gift and sign that I am different from anybody else, on a positive note.

A song goes -- "words can't bring me down" -- and so I was...It never made me pressured or depressed through the years to change the way I do my handwriting and gripping of anything. This left hand became my strength and instrument to where I am right now. It became my writing buddy for the longest time and now my main tool to accessories making.

Funny as it may sound for some but US celebrates National Left-Handed Day. Never had I known that they give value to the minority who had the different side of things -- being left-handed. Through time, my circle of acquaintances and relationships grew bigger and I discovered there were some more like me who are left-handed. And all of a sudden, being a leftie is normal. But the gifts out of left-handed, there were more than I thought -- painters, musicians, singers, writers, leaders...the list goes on...

Thank God I am a leftie...

Happy Left-handed Day!!!

to the left...to the left...^_^

Owl City -- insomniac in productivity^_^

Most persons would say one can efficiently work during the day. But, one person in particular got his creativity and talent from being productive at night...nocturnal and insomniac...No wonder he used the pseudonym known as "Owl City" -- cause the artist is kinda like an owl, awake at night^_^

Owl City is comprised of actually one person, Adam Young, together with his instruments and love for music. He was able to make songs out of staying up late at night at a space in their house. He posted his creations in My Space website and it brought a stir to every music lover who hears his music. He already released two albums, "Maybe I'm Dreaming" and "Ocean Eyes" his sophomore album that is being talked about by fellow music artists in Twitter. The fact that he was mentioned a couple of times by David Archuleta, my soooooo infinite idol, my curiosity about this singer didn't stop by reading tweets.

Listening to his music, it's got the synthpop, new wave kind of sound. His songs are pleasing to the ear and are like comfort foods -- soothes and relaxes. From his songs that I heard lately, "Fireflies" and "Saltwater Room" are my faves. He likes putting themes like natural elements [like the song "Fireflies"], urban design [e.g "Designer Skyline"] and travel [e.g "Hello Seattle"]. I personally recommend that you listen to any of his songs and possibly, you would love one from the playlist.

P.S. By the way, you can follow Owl City -- Adam Young via Twitter: @owlcity.

WTF [watch this fall]???!!! -- Gossip Girl Season 3 Premiere

It's been months since I last saw the final episode of one of the few US television series I've been watching. Days ago, it came back to my memory cause they won awards in the recent TCA's in US. Now, I'm sure a lot are anticipating the comeback of the show on its 3rd season.

I won't give so many blah blahs anymore...Here's a sneak peak of what to anticipate on the new season of Gossip Girl on Sept. 14...

note: pls bear with the video...it'll take a while before one can really view it...patience pls...lol...thanks =) [source: gossipgirlinsider.com]

Teen Choice Awards 2009

Faster than a speeding bullet...

Technology doesn't only make our lives easier but information more accessible. I am on the other side of the globe, but I get the news easily. Ok, so I'm already out of the "teen"-age but watching Teen Choice Awards has been a part of me somehow. Before, I have to wait for a month or two for me to see the show via our local channel here in Manila. Now, in a matter of hours, the results are in...

Here are the winners of Teen Choice Awards 2009: [NOTE: the ones in large and bold letters really made me soooo happy!!!]

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CHOICE MOVIE: ACTION ADVENTURE

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

CHOICE MOVIE: DRAMA
Twilight

CHOICE MOVIE: ROMANCE
Twilight

CHOICE MOVIE: BROMANTIC COMEDY
Marley & Me

CHOICE MOVIE: COMEDY
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

CHOICE MOVIE: HORROR/THRILLER
Friday the 13th

CHOICE MOVIE: MUSIC/DANCE
High School Musical 3: Senior Year

CHOICE MOVIE ACTOR: DRAMA
Robert Pattinson, Twilight

CHOICE MOVIE ACTRESS: DRAMA
Kristen Stewart, Twilight

CHOICE MOVIE ACTOR: ACTION ADVENTURE
Hugh Jackman, X-Men Origins: Wolverine"

CHOICE MOVIE ACTRESS: ACTION ADVENTURE
Jordana Brewster, Fast & Furious

CHOICE MOVIE ACTOR: COMEDY
Zac Efron, 17 Again

CHOICE MOVIE ACTRESS: COMEDY
Anne Hathaway, Bride Wars

CHOICE MOVIE ACTRESS: MUSIC/DANCE
Miley Cyrus, Hannah Montana: The Movie

CHOICE MOVIE ACTOR: MUSIC/DANCE
Zac Efron, High School Musical 3: Senior Year

CHOICE MOVIE: VILLIAN
Cam Gigandet, Twilight

CHOICE MOVIE: FRESH FACE FEMALE
Ashley Greene, Twilight

CHOICE MOVIE: FRESH FACE MALE
Taylor Lautner, Twilight

CHOICE SUMMER MOVIE: DRAMA
My Sister's Keeper

CHOICE SUMMER MOVIE: COMEDY
Up

CHOICE SUMMER MOVIE: ROMANCE
The Proposal

CHOICE SUMMER MOVIE: ACTION ADVENTURE
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

CHOICE SUMMER MOVIE STAR: MALE
Shia LaBeouf, Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen

CHOICE SUMMER MOVIE STAR: FEMALE
Megan Fox, Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen

CHOICE MOVIE HISSY FIT
Miley Cyrus, Hannah Montana: The Movie

TELEVISION

CHOICE TV SHOW: DRAMA
Gossip Girl

CHOICE TV SHOW: ACTION ADVENTURE
Heroes

CHOICE TV SHOW: COMEDY
Hannah Montana

CHOICE TV: ANIMATED SHOW
SpongeBob SquarePants

CHOICE TV: REALITY
The Hills

CHOICE TV: REALITY MUSIC COMPETITION
American Idol

CHOICE TV ACTOR: DRAMA
Chace Crawford, Gossip Girl

CHOICE TV ACTRESS: DRAMA
Leighton Meester, Gossip Girl

CHOICE TV ACTOR: ACTION ADVENTURE
Tom Welling, Smallville

CHOICE TV ACTRESS: ACTION ADVENTURE
Hayden Panettiere, Heroes

CHOICE TV ACTOR: COMEDY
Jonas Brothers, JONAS

CHOICE TV ACTRESS: COMEDY
Miley Cyrus, Hannah Montana

CHOICE TV: PERSONALITY
Ryan Seacrest, American Idol / E! News

CHOICE TV: BREAKOUT SHOW
JONAS

CHOICE TV: BREAKOUT STAR FEMALE
Demi Lovato, Sonny With a Chance

CHOICE TV: BREAKOUT STAR MALE
Frankie Jonas, JONAS

CHOICE TV: MALE REALITY/VARIETY STAR
Adam Lambert, American Idol

CHOICE TV: FEMALE REALITY/VARIETY STAR
Lauren Conrad, The Hills

CHOICE TV: VILLAIN
Ed Westwick, Gossip Girl

CHOICE FAB-U-LOUS!
Miss Jay, America's Next Top Model

CHOICE TV: SIDEKICK
Emily Osment, Hannah Montana

CHOICE TV: LATE NIGHT SHOW
Chelsea Lately

CHOICE TV: PARENTAL UNIT
Billy Ray Cyrus, Hannah Montana

MUSIC

CHOICE MUSIC: SINGLE
Miley Cyrus, "The Climb"

CHOICE HOOKUP
Lady Gaga feat. Colby O'Donis, "Just Dance"

CHOICE MUSIC: MALE ARTIST
Jason Mraz

CHOICE MUSIC: FEMALE ARTIST
Taylor Swift

CHOICE MUSIC: R&B ARTIST
Beyonce

CHOICE MUSIC: BREAKOUT GROUP
Paramore

CHOICE MUSIC: BREAKOUT ARTIST
David Archuleta

CHOICE MUSIC: LOVE SONG
David Archuleta, "Crush"

CHOICE MUSIC: R&B TRACK
Beyonce, "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)"

CHOICE MUSIC: RAP/HIP HOP TRACK
The Black Eyed Peas, "Boom Boom Pow"

CHOICE MUSIC: ROCK TRACK
Paramore, "Decore"

CHOICE MUSIC: ALBUM (MALE ARTIST)
Jason Mraz, We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things

CHOICE MUSIC: ALBUM (FEMALE ARTIST)
Taylor Swift, Fearless

CHOICE MUSIC: ALBUM (GROUP)
Jonas Brothers, Lines, Vines and Trying Times

CHOICE MUSIC: SOUNDTRACK
Twilight

CHOICE MUSIC: TOUR
Demi Lovato / David Archuleta

SPORTS

CHOICE MALE ATHLETE
David Beckham

CHOICE FEMALE ATHLETE
Shawn Johnson

CHOICE ACTION SPORTS MALE
Ryan Sheckler

CHOICE ACTION SPORTS FEMALE
Stephanie Gilmore

OTHER

ULTIMATE CHOICE AWARD
Britney Spears

CHOICE MALE HOTTIE
Robert Pattinson

CHOICE FEMALE HOTTIE
Megan Fox

CHOICE RED CARPET ICON FEMALE
Selena Gomez

CHOICE RED CARPET FASHION ICON MALE
Jonas Brothers

CHOICE WEB STAR
Fred

CHOICE COMEDIAN
George Lopez

CHOICE CELEBRITY ACTIVIST
Hayden Panettiere

CHOICE CELEBRITY PET
Bo Obama

CHOICE VIDEO GAME
Rock Band 2

CHOICE CELEBRITY BABY
Honor Marie Warren

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Congratulations to all the winners...I may not have voted [well, obviously the awards night is for teens ryt^_^] but seeing some of my faves here like Gossip Girl, UP, Harry Potter, Jason Mraz, Beyonce and of course,,,,David Archie --- that's sooooo awesome^_^!!!


Well, David's fans are so aware that he is on tour right now so he didn't personally receive the surfboard but he's got one to take home now...haha...


As one of your awesome fans, I believe you deserve that for so much hard work in continuing to give good music to many and for inspiring us to make changes by doing good for other people. More awards to come soon and the best of luck for your busy works at the moment.


What a good way to start the week^_^

sources: USAToday; buzzsugar.com

Twitter downtime...hacked???

Just this morning, I wasn't feeling well due to colds and sore throat...Thanks to my mom who passed on the virus...oh dear...

What added up to my impatience was the down syndrome of Twitter. For some strange reason, I can see updates of the other tweeps but I can't update my own tweets. It may not be a national concern but for people around the globe especially celebrities / personalities who use this website as a medium of communication, it is an event that brought annoyance. I myself included and still having the annoyance...

As I'm posting this blog, I still can use the website properly. But Tweetdeck functions well, so at least I'm now updating you tweeps for the rest of the night...

Well, that's it for the moment...I can't tolerate the itchy throat and running nose feeling so I'm just keeping this short and handy...If you want to know the details regarding this incident in the world wide web, feel free to read the news on this link:

http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Tech%2Band%2BScience/Story/STIStory_413657.html

it all boiled down to money...

After American Idol season 8 finale, there have been rumors spreading whether Paula Abdul would still be judging for season 9. Days ago, I was just all giddy and missing the reality tv show and then yesterday, the rumor is now a fact. Paula Abdul won't be seen in the next season of American Idol in January 2010. She even sent her tweet via @paulaabdul making this news coming straight from her.

# I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent,but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day1become an international phenomenon. 10:28 AM Aug 5th

# With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to #IDOL. I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all..Cont'd... 10:27 AM Aug 5th

According to the news, Abdul was asking for $20M to return next season but the management was just offering half of that amount. Weeks before that, it was confirmed that Ryan Seacrest was given $45M for his 3-year additional contract with Idol. Simon Cowell got his raise making him one of the highest paid judges for a reality show. Kara Dioguardi will be returning next season. And all of a sudden, this happened. The not-so-good part is that after 8 years of being the nicest judge of American Idol, who never gave harsh judgements to the contestants and who always wore outfits with glam, it all ended with one particular disagreement -- money. Sometimes, all good things come to an end.

As I replied via twitter through Ryan Seacrest, I shall say it again. No offense to Kara Dioguardi fans, but American Idol will never be the same again without Paula Abdul. Just to remind my fellow David Archuleta fans here, she was the one who was all praises and always on Archie's side. But as an undying quote goes, "The show must go on"...So with or without Paula, American Idol shall air early next year. As for Ms. Abdul, thank you for the 8 good years you have shared to the millions of viewers of American Idol. I'm sure you will be deeply missed.

missing the American Idol fever...

During this time of the year, I used to miss one of my favorite TV shows -- American Idol. I found this out from Syesha Mercado, one of the top10 finalists from American Idol season 7. Well, of all the seasons, theirs is really my most loved and most unforgettable. Why???

1. another Filipina in the top10 -- Ramiele Malubay
2. the 1st season that I got to watch from auditions to the finals...season 8 is the other one
3. the 1st season where instruments were allowed to be used during performances
4. the only Finals that had both finalists with the same name-slash-having brotherly love
and of course,
5. David Archuleta [no need to further explain!!! <3<3<3]

Enough said, here is the video coming from the link of Syesha's tweet...Love it!!! Miss it!!!

what i learned from a female President???

Aug 1, 2009 -- The first day of new month and what a way to start it but with the passing of another prominent individual, a mover and shaker of Philippine history. It's all in the news around the world. Former President and the First Female President in Asia, Corazon C. Aquino died at the age of 76 after a year and four month battle from colon cancer.

Growing up with the knowledge that she was a part of the country's political and current affairs, I would say she's really contributed a lot. She may not have pleased everybody, but she has been admired and emulated by many. In the world of politics dominated by men, she triggered changes from being a politician's wife and widow to the Philippines' 11th Commander-in-Chief. Being a mother of 5 siblings, she took the place of leading a revolt against a dictator made her the mother of the entire nation.

Honestly, I'm not a big Cory follower. I still remember my grandmother scolding me because she can't sway me to be a Cory Aquino loyalist like her. She would misjudge me to be a Marcos loyalist, whereas I wasn't even born or a grown up by the time Marcos lead the country. But despite that, through the years, I learned some things from her. In passing, her prayerful life never decreased that even up to her last hours on earth she kept praying the rosary with her children. She died asleep after the 5th Sorrowful mystery -- the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In her achievements and tragedies, she never lost faith. In making major decisions in her life, it was the power of prayer that was her greatest armor. Lately, I've been going through difficulties, confusions and so I need to surpass some major decisions in my life. I'm on the process of taking some baby steps towards change that the negativity pricks me. I guess God is really showing His manifestations that I shouldn't give up and that prayers work wonders, through President Cory's story.

Her simplicity and strength amidst adversities lead the entire country and the world see that a woman can make a difference. Above all, her patriotic acts catalyzed every Filipino to take initiatives waking up and making a change for this country -- not losing that hope of working ways to have a better Philippines. Whether taking it to the streets or taking it silently by helping other people, she lived and died with love and Filipino pride.

Sad to say sometimes, we don't just bury the dead but also their memories and the things we can learn from them. But with the way things are going on in our country, I still believe that it was only her physical being that has died. The legacy she left lives on and in fact, it has to keep going. As we say goodbye to a Philippine history icon, let us start a new beginning of uniting and keeping this country better, with a sense of pride and love.

Rest in Peace and Thank You for the selfless dedication and love for our country, Former President Corazon C. Aquino. The legacy shall continue; the love for the Philippines shall remain in me...

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