Hong Kong moments with friends!

ex·er·cise (ksr-sz)

NOUN:
An act of employing or putting into play; the discharge of a duty, function, or office;

Activity that requires physical or mental exertion, especially when performed to develop or maintain fitness;

A task, problem, or other effort performed to develop or maintain fitness or increase skill


VERB:
To put into play or operation;

To subject to practice or exertion in order to train, strengthen, or develop;

To stir to anger or alarm; upset: an injustice that exercised the whole community.

In terms of exercise, Disney's athletic training is sooooo fine!!!!! We do it every week with our trainor, Henry. For the second session, he brought us to the Inspirational Lake, a public park for Hong Kong locals and tourists to get a load of fresh air as we go thru our routine. Not to mention, the cool people I was with that day, Henry, Josh, Gil and Tracey made the whole experience unforgettable.

my disney university experience

This is indeed a spectacular experience.

We had a one whole day awakening about the Walt Disney History,

we learned how to draw like the real animators and one thing that surprised me is...

how vastly Disney theme parks have expanded.

Basically, there are 11 theme parks already and 5 resorts...

To think, Walt Disney and his brother, the founders of the park, almost got bankrupt.

Disney has indeed a special place in all of our hearts.

When I was young, I used to memorize the lines of the movies,

Beauty and the Beast, Little Mermaid and Aladdin.

I won't deny it that I have watched it several times, over and over.

My mom would also choose it over any movie, because according to her,

it's very much relaxing whenever we gather up in the sala to have a late night bonding moment.

And realizing that, Walt Elias Disney has the sole purpose to make everybody happy,

I guess, he certainly lived up to his purpose.

The next class we'll be having is the Mandarin Class.

Later in time, I will post out my certification for this history class I took

together with the Mandarin Class.

Coolish!!!

The best things in life are FREE....

Weather and Clothing

SPRING: March to Middle May

Temperature and humidity rising. Spring evenings can be cool so a lightweight jacket should suffice. Temperature ranges from 18 degrees C to 27, humidity about 82%.

SUMMER: Middle May to Late September

Hot and Humid with temperature that ranges from 26 degrees C to 33 and humidity near 86%. Short sleeves and cotton clothes work best, with a lightweight sweater for air-conditioned indoor ares. An umbrella or hat works well to ward off the sun.

AUTUMN: Late September to Early December

Clear and sunny days are the norm in autumn. Short sleeves and light jackets are most suitable at this time of year. The average temperature ranges from 18 degrees C to 28, humidity about 72 %.

WINTER: Middle December to February

Cool with low humidity. Temperature can drop to 10 degress C. Occasional chills make woolens and overcoats worth bringing. Temperature ranges from 14 degress to 20. Humidity: 72%

Source: http://www.hko.gov.hk?contente.htm

Currency: HONG KONG DOLLARS

Electricl Voltage:

The standard electrical voltage in HK is 220 volts AC, 50Hz, so you will need an adaptor for your 100-volt appliances and electrical equipment. The majority of electrical outlets in Hong Kong take a 3-pronged plug.

Human Will + Divine Will = SUCCESS


For me, this is the greatest formula ever made. Now that I've made it here in Hong Kong Disneyland, I feel very much blessed for all the graces God has bestowed upon me. It's not just because I got the job but how I got it. God was with me through out it all.

In becoming an OCW at 24, there were times when I almost gave up in minding my documents... because of medical surgeries that I almost had... Nevertheless, I didn't lose hope. Now walking in the Main Street of the Disney Theme Park made life even sweeter!

The moment we got here, our welcome package was handed right away which contained our schedule until June 5. We were so glad though since it won't be that boring for us since a lot got here with nothing to do. We headed to the bank to open our account (for the salary, that's the primary thing we should settle of course!!!)...via the MTR. They have this MTR card called the "Octopus card" that's very useful since it can pay your bills. Ex. Watson's, fastfood chains and vendo machine. It's an instant debit card. Compared to the Philippine's MRT, they call theirs as MTR. Disney has it's own MTR line though called Disney Line. Cool, ain't it?

Hong Kong offers great gadget deals! Compared to the Philippines. For techies, laptops and digital cameras are offered at very low prizes, even portable DVD players with screens. Our good days here in the Disneyland Hotel are about to end. And we're soon off to Pa Mei. An area where most of the Filipinos stay. We got a flat, complete with appliances, internet via satellite ready and fully furnished for HK$ 5300. Pretty good deal. A lot of my escapades are yet to be blogged. Watch out for them soon!

1. Most women have one breast bigger than the other.
   
2. For some unexplained reason, it's more likely to be your left breast that's the bigger.
   
3. Breasts are at their most symmetrical between days 14 and 16 of her monthly cycle, due to hormones released during ovulation.
   
4. As we age, connective tissues inside the breasts are replaced with fat--which means breasts lose firmness and get droopier with age.
   
5. You stand equal chance of inheriting your shape from your maternal or paternal side.
   
6. Hormones during pregnancy can darken nipples. They fade later.
   
7. Some women have one nipple that's whiter than the other.
   
8. You can suffer from Jogger's Nipple if you exercise without having a sports bra. Friction is caused by breasts rubbing again fabric, making the nipples sore.
   
9. Exercies won't keep your breasts firm. Using weights can tone your pectoral muscles, but it won't stop nature in its tracks.
   
10. Humans are the only species to have permanently enlarged breasts.

source: cosmopolitan mag, august 2006

LOVE THY SELF

This is indeed a spectacular game. I didn't imagine that I would be a part of Lean's journey toward finishing the "God" mode. Damn those Kratos clones!!!! I almost had Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in finshing the part where he wanted to save his family. I should have known that the Gods would give me power as I keep my family alive in the game! Woohoow!!!! Time for God of War II to begin....

My top 10 favorite restaurants

If I would have been asked which to take, I'd take the red pill because of these fabulous treats...

1. GRAM's diner... The one I love most... Located at Rockewell Center and SM Mall of Asia. IT's juicy and irresistable pork belly steaks with mashed potatoes are to die for. Another restaurant complement to this is Butter Diner located infront of the Gateway Gazebo... beside Oyster Bar almost.
2. TA YANN...A restaurant located in Robinson's Place Manila, almost in front of YRYS. I think that's the Padre Faura Wing. Taosi squid fits both mine and Lean's taste... Yumm... Not to mention, their Yang Chow Fried Rice... It's not that oily. Lemon Chicken is also great here. My friend Jaq and I? We crave for that every now and then. Relatives of this restaurant are: Mann Hann, Mann Yann, Haf Chan, Haf Chang, Hap Chan... Hahaha!!!
3. TRIO...of The Fort. Their cream of mushroom soup is extraordinary. You should try it....
4. CHILLI'S...It gives you a taste of the American Dream. Again, I love their steak topped with fluffy shrimps... Oohhh lala!!! It's going to make you forget not just your name but everything as well. Hahaha!!!
5. TAKAYAMA.... I don't know if it's still open anywhere. The last time I ate there was way back grade school. You get to choose your raw ingredients and have it cook the way you want while watching.. It's so cool. I think they include wine as their secret weapon...That everytime I finish eating there, I get dizzy but happy-dizzy. Hahaha!!!
6. ALING TONYANG'S....This was located atop the Seaside mart which seats along Roxas Blvd.-Baclaran. They've expanded towards the back of the wet market because of continuous support of satisfied customers. Ehem!!! I'm guilty of that. But now, the wet market seems to have been evicted... I think they have themselves relocated at the Dampa area along Macapagal Ave. The secret here... you do the marketing... to know that your goods were weighed exactly. That's what makes the experience fun. Another plus is, you get to enjoy your food while eating with your bare hands.
7. IN-N-OUT BURGER.... When we were on our way to Las Vegas from California, we had to make a stopover here because of the long and exhausting drive we had... We discovered how good their burger is that my dad actually wanted to franchise it and bring it over here in the Philippines. As if!!! Anyway, I ordered the kiddie meal because their adult serving is good for a truck driver... But it was enough for me to consider this as one of my top 10...
8. CAFE BRETON.... One of the factors that I consider in choosing a restaurant to dine at is the experience... I loved their "make your own" crepe here... The ambiance also is just right for a chit-chat feel...
9. MAHOGANY MARKET... This is located in Tagaytay, almost near Cavite already. It's somewhat a secret place for the best Bulalo soup ever!!!! They pour soup over your meat unlimitedly... Sweet!!!
10. KFC.... My all-time favorite fastfood. Their way of cooking the original thigh is just so right... Keeps me on the go when the fast-paced world keeps me at my feet.....

• Real Dishes and wineglasses.
  Without an 8-piece matching set, a party that was intended to be posh can seem more like a picnic. Wineglasses also don't have to cost a lot--in fact, they shouldn't, because you'll break at least one at every fun gathering you host. Chic stemless glasses can help with that.
• Mirrors.
  Hung on any empty wall, mirrors expand your space visually. Plus, according to feng-shui experts, they circulate in a positive way.
• A piece of art you love.
  It doesn't matter if it comes from a pricey gallery, a street fair, or your own camera; it will look great on your wall because it expresses your style. To look upscale, mat the image on thick paper with a 3-inch border between the print and the frame.
• Multipurpose tables.
  Nesting (or stackable) tables are great if you're short on space. When you're entertaining, spread them around the room for guests to rest drinks and snacks on. Then when the party's over, stack them back up.
• Soft, plush towels.
  Turkish cotton is the best because it's so absorbent. Match your towels with your shower curtain, bath mat, and soap dish.
• Stylish pillows.
  Bright, punchy pillows will add a flash of color or design to an otherwise muted room. Since they're so versatile, they're perfect for trendy girls who like to change the look of their pad without spending a bundle.
• A dreamy bedspread.
  The fluffiest comforters and duvets have what's called baffle-box construction, which keeps them evenly thick and warm. Look for a cover made of Egyptian cotton with a thread count of at least 250.
• A well-stocked home bar.
  So you'll always be prepared for impromptu gatherings: 2 bottles of booze (vodka plus a brown liquor), club soda, juice for mixing, and a few bottles of good, inexpensive wine. for white, try a pinot grigio and a South African sauvignon blanc; for reds, go with a Cotes du Rhone and a Spanish rioja.

• A matching pair.It can be a couple of chairs, lamps, vases, whatever. A set makes your place look well-decorated because it creates symmetry, which instantly pulls a room together.

Source: Cosmopolitan Magazine, Celeste Perron, Playing House

GREY'S ANATOMY

Wonder what's it's all about?
It's about life...saving it, conquering it and dealing with it.
I've come across a "what character are you in Grey's Anatomy?" test...
I fell into being the Nazi... My former students would agree on that!

happy moments

10 THINGS that you did't know about your HAIR

1. Children lose an average of 90 strands of hair a day. This count increases to 120 for adults.
2. Scalp hairs grow at a rate of 1 to 1.5 cm per month or 12 to 15 cm per year.
3. The average scalp has 100,000 to 150,000 hairs.
4. The life expectancy of hair is three years or over 60 cm.
5. Hair is the 2nd fastest growing tissue in the body after bone marrow.
6. A single hair strand can support up to 100 grams in weight and a whole head of hair can support up to 12 tons-equivalent to two African elephants.
7. Africans and Europeans are more prone to balding than Asians.
8. The word shampoo comes from the Hindi chmpn which means to massage or knead.
9. One centimeter of your hair holds all your personal record of the past month--what you ate, drank, and the environments you were in.
10. Melanin gives hair its color. These are made up of dark (eumelanins) and yellow (phaeomelanins) granules called melanocytes that mix together to obtain different shades of hair color.

Source: COSMOPOLITAN MAG (August, 2005)

Let's deal with your PMS!!!!

PMS or Pre-menstrual Syndrome is still a taboo to a lot of women today. This syndrome is the one responsible why we, beautiful women are treated as monsters by our boyfriends or simply by the people around us once every month. One or a combination of any of the following may be the signs and symptoms.

MOOD SWINGS = To ease the the emotional roller coaster, skip caffeine (Ex. coffee, tea, chocolates, sodas) that week, since it can up your irritability, and try to work out to release tension from your system. Taking the pill, which regulates hormone levels, and getting 1,200 mg of Calcium daily may also help.

BREAST TENDERNESS = Reduce aching and sensitivity by taking Vitamins E and B6 supplements, wearing a well-fitting bra, and avoiding salty foods. Warning: If your breast soreness is accompanied by redness, nipple discharge, or fever, you may have an infection, so see a doc.

FATIGUE = Try deep-breathing exercises to relax at night, and exercise regularly to boost your energy during the day.

FOOD CRAVINGS = Craving into those high-cal hankerings once in a while won't kill you. But if you'd rather not, try eating 6 minimeals a day with plenty of complex carbs (whole wheat bread, brown rice), which help stabilize blood sugar levels and keep you from feeling fuller longer.

MIGRAINE = Avoid (as much as you can) stressful situations, events and people. Don't deprive yourself of anything. Treat this as a cue for you to go to a spa or salon and get pampered. Sometimes, the body needs some attention also you know.

Sources: Susan Johnson, MD, Professor of OB-Gyne at

the University of IOWA College of Medicine

in Iowa City;

Mayo Clinic; Cosmopolitan Magazine Philippines

(September, 2005, p.230)

Here are some of the clippings of the Whiplash
dancing at Ms. Rachelle Ann Go's concert in Aliw Theatre entitled,

"Rachelle Ann Go, The Ultimate Champion", dated May 9, 2006.

Our contract is finally here!

I aim to...

1. have an electric blue car and a plate no. of kyt 888 or dud 888...


2. have a house at GREENMEADOWS and color it tangerine. I would like to have a dance studio inside it. A room filled with mirrors where I could dance like nobody's watching.


3. be able to see the pyramids of EGYPT, ride a love boat in VENICE, shop at SINGAPORE again, ride the PARIS's Eiffel Tower's elevators again, walk through the Great Wall of CHINA, pass by the River of the Nile, have or renew my wedding vows or be baptized in River Jordan, see the Niagra Falls and the Taj Mahal.....


4. learn how to speak Japanese, Chinese or French. Either of these 3 would give me a degree of satisfaction.

5. bungee jump. Or sky dive. ANything that will surely take my breath away. Not my life please... Hahahaha!!!


6. perform internationally.


7. put up a business. I still can't figure out what. But I'm planning to have a line of apartments in the United States perhaps? Somewhere in Chicago. Or Seattle.


8. come up with a good sketch. Something that I could display in my own home someday.


9. fulfill my womanhood by giving birth. You may find this silly because naturally, a woman gives birth, right? But this is really a huge deal for me. Because, this is one of my fears... to give
birth to a child. I fear being cut that's it.


10. be with my soul mate......

Pinoy POP Superstar

Here are some videos of some of the Pinoy Pop Superstar tapings

aired by GMA 7. They're not that uploaded well in you tube. My apologies

for the inconvenience. Enjoy though!