Buy A Sole Feed A Soul

FILA launched a promo "BUY A SOLE FEED A SOLE" wherein if you buy a shoes in their promo, part of the income shall go to a charity institution.

At first, I was not struck by their ADS that would help others, but by the pric of their shoes. Not so cheap yet not so expensive. But when I was inside the store, I can't imagine that on just a pair of shoes, I could even help those less fortunate.

I hope that this little good deed will extend to lot of people who is in need.

Where Are You Christmas

Remember the movie "The Grinch". A nice movie telling us the meaning of Christmas. Sometimes, we are always hunted by our past and we can't move on. But also sometimes, love can only heal this wound.

Merry Christmas.

"Where Are You Christmas"
By: Faith Hill

Where are you Christmas
Why can't I find you
Why have you gone away
Where is the laughter
You used to bring me
Why can't I hear music play

My world is changing
I'm rearranging
Does that mean Christmas changes too

Where are you Christmas
Do you remember
The one you used to know
I'm not the same one
See what the time's done
Is that why you have let me go

Christmas is here
Everywhere, oh
Christmas is here
If you care, oh

If there is love in your heart and your mind
You will feel like Christmas all the time

I feel you Christmas
I know I've found you
You never fade away
The joy of Christmas
Stays here inside us
Fills each and every heart with love

Where are you Christmas
Fill your heart with love

Lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely

It's less than 24 hours, and we will be celebrating Christmas. Here I am at my room, just watching movie and let the time pass by. I wish I could fly so that I could go back and forth to places where I want. But reality strikes, and I must face it. Hope this won't happen again. :(

il mare (part 2)

Il Mare(Siwore), a Korean film casted by Jeon Ji-hyeon (전지현) and Lee Jeong-jae (이정재) tells a story of "time-transcending love". A love separated by time, connected by a mail box, a mysterious box.

il mare

I'll Be Home for Christmas?

Sounds familiar. But not in my case. This will be the first time I'll be spending this holiday away from my family, away from home.

Lot's of work to accomplish, and other reasons, why I'm not going back to Manila to celebrate Christmas & New Year with my family. Total independence? Not really. Do I have other options? Yes I do. But I prefer this one. Kill joy am I? I don't think so.

There are also lot of people their who wouldn't have a chance to be with their love ones. I guess the important thing, not to forget them even we are very busy. To pray for them.

Happy Holiday!!!

Christmas Carol

Christmas is one of the busiest day of the year. Everyone seems to be excited planning their party, buy gifts to love one.

We sometimes experienced to be tired and get stress, but when we hear a Christmas carol, our tiredness get away. We even sing the songs without knowing it.

Christmas, one of the most awaited holiday of the year.

Merry Christmas!!!

Gifts

Everyone becomes excited when they received gifts. Sometimes, we create a wishlist so that the one who will give their gifts will know what we want.

Not for me. Not this Christmas. I don't know why. I didn't even bother to write my wishlist. Maybe because I don't know what gift do I want to receive or it doesn't matter what's inside the wrapper.

This christmas on our party, I received a gift cheque and a bonus of starbucks goodies. Thank you very much. I have no rights to complain in the first place, because he has no idea of what I want. It's just a play safe situation.

Lexmark Retro Fever '07

Like Blast from the Past, Lexmark celebrated its Christmas Party with its theme "Lexmark Retro Fever '07".

Lots of productions and surprises prepared by the committee, everyone enjoyed the party as we all reminisced the songs and dresses from 60's, 70's and 80's.

Even time passes by, we will surely remember this thing as it continue to be part of our history.

Cookies Everywhere

A store made of cookies? Yes.

Conceptualized by Marriot Hotel, Cebu, this store is made of cookies and bread.

The store is located at Ground Floor, Ayala Center Cebu. They sell pastries and different goodies such as cookies and breads.

Breakfast at San Remegio, Cebu

Sounds great, but not for me. It was a very tiring day.

Off to Lexmark Christmas Party, two of my officemate decided to head to San Remegio, north of Cebu which is around 4 hours of travel from Cebu City to join the Christmas party of some of their friends. We were suppose to leave the city by 1am but all of the bus were full when the bus arrived at Lacion. We've waited for almost 3 hours until we decided to go to North Bus Terminal. I almost slept at the entire travel.

At the beach where they had their Party, we just had our breakfast and slept again for about an hour. Around 12 noon, me and my friend agreed to go back to the city and not to join the others anymore.

We arrived the city around 4 pm . I just had my dinner, took a bath, and slept for almost 12 hours. That was a tiring day, and won't let it happen again.

Heroes Die? Powerless?

Fans of US TV series Heroes might get disappointed when Hollywood writers strike resulting to cut down of episodes. Not only Heroes get affected by this but also other series.

Episode 11, Powerless, has already been aired and a season ender for Heroes. If negotiation ends well, they might continue to write Heroes for a new Season and possibly aired by 2008. Preview of Season 3, Episode 1 has been included in the last episode having its title Villain.

Will this be the end for Heroes?

Not Qualified

I went for a screening for blood donation in Chong Hua Hospital, Cebu. I was very nervous at that time knowing that they extract around 500cc of blood. Unfortunately, the medical technician who was about to get a sample of blood told me that I was not qualified because my veins are too small. My veins might collapse during the extraction. Does this mean I cannot donate my blood anymore?

My Favorite

Palabok is one of my favorite since I was a child. It is a good partner with Halo-Halo(for me).

Rose, thank you for the food(First Blood!). And welcome to Lexmark.

To Donate or Not To Donate?

It's a great felling knowing that you could help others even in a very little. But if it's your first time to do one thing, there's a strange feeling that keep on holding you back. There's a need for a little push. I know I can do this. May the force be with me.

Places, Places, Places

I love to travel. In fact, If would have a chance to have a second job, I want it like those who are in public affairs who are traveling to different places to cover some interesting topics. Here are my list for this year.

February 24, 2007 - Bantayan Island, Cebu




April 5, 2007 - Nueva Ecija




April 29, 1007 - Kawasan Falls, Cebu




June 2, 2007 - Camotes Island, Cebu




June 9, 2007 - Bohol




June 16, 2007 - Bacolod City




June 16, 2007 - Iloilo City




June 17, 2007 - Boracay




June 18, 2007 - Caticlan, Aklan




June 18, 2007 - Kalibo, Aklan




August 11, 2007 - Puerto Princesa, Palawan



October 12, 2007 - Intosan, Danao City, Cebu

We'll Never Say Goodbye

It's been almost two years that me and my fellow colleagues received a news, a closure of the company. It was very painful at first knowing that you'll be separating yet a fruitful one because the bonding with each other becomes stronger and remains the same and more opportunities open to each one of us. To all my mentors, colleagues, friends, and specially my batchmate MNLT200306(NEC Mobiling LTD, Manila June 2003 Batch), thank you for the memories.

We'll Never Say Goodbye
By Art Garfunkel

We share the days of laughter
We share the nights of sorrow
And in the morning after
We face the bright tomorrow
Side by side we'll always stand
Spirits flying high
Long as I can hold your hand
We'll never say goodbye.

We walk the halls of learning
And serve a proud tradition
The flame of truth is burning
To clarify our vision
Look at how the future gleams
Gold against the sky!
Long as I can share your dreams
We'll never say goodbye

There's little to be sure of
But we will last forever
For now we know the pure love
We feel when we're together
Then if someay we should part
We will not say die
Long as you are in my heart
We'll never say goodbye

Japanese Language Proficiency Test

About thousands of people from Manila, Cebu and Davao here in the Philippines participated on the recently concluded Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). The exam assesses your Japanese Language skills which include grammer, vocabulary and listening skills.

Gladly, I've passed Level 4 and Level 3 yet I haven't used it as of the moment. Maybe, because I'm now working in an American firm unlike before in which Japanese language is very helpful when I was working with NEC.

Pictures below are taken with their proctors. I find their proctor, Amika Tahahashi, cute. How I wish I was there. Sigh.

JPLT examiners from NSP Manila Branch



To all of you guys, good luck. Gambette ne!