sweet tooth Pinay from the heart

How're ya doin' peeps???

Haha...just a little amped up for blogging again...THANK GOODNESS!!! ^_^

If there was one of the few things that I enjoyed during my bumming month, it was having a new crave again. This time it's froyo [frozen yogurt]. For as long as there is a yogurt that can be mixed with toppings of your choice, I'm in for it. Well, seriously, I'm a Red Mango craving being now...haha

Besides my sweet tooth craving, the past calamities made me appreciate and love my country, the Philippines, all the more. I know it shouldn't just be through words but more on actions. But, can I just say that through fashion too? I've been eyeing to start collecting bracelets or accessories that spell good causes. I've been wishing I could buy the "Invisible Children" bracelet, but for now, Philippines first. And to start with, I bought a "Yabang Pinoy" bracelet...It's made of pure abaca woven by folks in the province. Proceeds of buying the bracelet will go to the local foundations or organizations that Yabang Pinoy is supporting. It only costs P50.00. But, there are a lot of personalities and celebrities that have been wearing this bracelet in support to promote our one and only country, the Philippines. For further details, on where you can buy the bracelet or help the organization with their cause, check their website -- yabangpinoy.com. You can also click the ad that's posted here on my site to be linked directly to their website.

Finally, it's all in the music news now -- David Archuleta's "Christmas from the Heart" album is released. It isn't just an album for the super loyal and loving David Archie fans but for everyone who would love to play a Christmas song or two to feel the spirit of the coming season. From the generic songs of every artist for a Christmas album [like Joy to the World, O Come All Ye Faithful, etc] to Christmas songs in a different language [Pat-a-pan and Riu Riu Chiu], I'm sure there will be one of the 13 tracks that you would love to play over and over again. Personally, my super favorite is his version of "Ave Maria". Everytime I hear this on his album, it reminds me of my chorale days when we used to sing different versions of "Ave Maria" in church. This song is actually one of the few that give me goosebumps. I must say, David Archuleta's version drew me into tears of joy and goosebumps on the CRITICAL LEVEL...hehe...For those who have been exposed and learned a few about music, David Archuleta draws a connection to the listeners to feel the Christmas spirit minus melancholy. It's not a sad album. And once again, his vocal skills -- his tenor prowess -- proves him to be one of amazing young singers we have in this generation.How I wish I could see and hear him on his Christmas tour in the US next month, but I'm completely aware that my financial capacity ain't enough to make me get there. Just hearing his voice now and the way he interprets every song, I'm deeply moved and deeply satisfied.
And now, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas right??? ^_^

calai for a weekend^_^

"simply we'll remember, while we're dancing in September..." and yesss...IT IS SEPTEMBER!!!

Here in the Philippines, Christmas season starts in this month. For some strange reason, radio stations play a few Christmas songs already. Christmas decos will be in the streets and establishments in the weeks to come...

But since I don't feel that excited to celebrate it just yet, how was my long weekend??? Hmmm...

1. A lunch treat, text messages, attending the Mass and a surprise phone call I made for Nabil and Izza -- all on that Saturday. The phone call lasted for 7 minutes but it was a fun one. How I wish it could have been longer or how I wish it was more than a phone call...

2. Home errands, food craving and chats with friends on a Sunday...Having dinner and long talks with friends don't happen everyday, especially now.

First stop was a Mexican foodie at Mexicali. I've been missing to eat TACOS my love for quite sometime already...wooohooo...


Then, a sweet deal and more chats at Red Mango...and I must say, I love the place. It's all in the blogosphere on how people love to keep coming back here. They've got yogurts where you can choose your own toppings for it. They also got smoothies, waffles and coffee. Definitely, it's my new crave!!!



3. Well, for the NTH time, I've been telling myself I'm gonna watch the movie "UP"...and finally I did...It's not just a cartoon *kiddie-giddy* stuff. It's for all ages. It isn't just a movie about a house that was lifted by tons of balloons. It was more than that...It reminded me of my grandparents on how they loved each other. It's about loving others in general.

And another, one of the heads in making this movie was a Filipino...He was featured in the local news days ago...So, there's a dash of Pinoy pride in me that made me watch this movie...It's nice to know that there are Filipinos working in Pixar... *applause*applause* ^_^


And to cap off my night, I went to a parlor owned by one of my choirmates, Ate Rose. The place is called Zamyu...so if there are Pasiguenos reading this blog site, check out her parlor -- It's in Kapasigan...


After 48 years [hehe...not quite], I finally had my hair shorter...I used to have long hair for the past 5 years already. Sometimes, we try stick to what we have and are afraid to get out of our comfort zone simply because we are afraid of what we're gonna end up afterwards...This time around, I've been so negative lately, it's time I start making a change beginning with the way I look...It brings out a different feeling and the motivation starts to get going...AGAIN...Thanks to those who gave me good compliments for my new 'do...And don't worry, this will grow long again in time...For now, I'm just loving and embracing it...

**song for the day:::::> Jesus Take the Wheel -- Carrie Underwood / Danny Gokey ^_^**