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Last SUMMER, WILD RHYTHMS of Hong Kong Disneyland had made it's toll
in becoming one of the guests' favorite show. It had gathered a number of
spectators with its theme, "we'll take you to the islands!"
How did they do that? Polynesian fire-knife dancers had emceed
an instructional show. They've introduced some relative responses such as
"Pati"- which means clap, "Lua pati" - 2 claps and "mili" - rubbing of the hands together.
They've performed the slap dance as well and did a fire-knife routine to end it.

Only a few people are aware that there's such fire-eaters.
What they don't know is that these fire-eaters are warriors during the ancient times.
Before it had become a form of entertainment and before it had become
a sport in its own right to take place in the competitive world,
it had saved the Polynesian islands in so many ways from selfish intruders.
Oh how grande Hong Kong's idea was last year...

Of course springing from a very good summer last year,
CARS 2, the movie is yet to be in Hong Kong theatres so Lightning McQueen
had released another new show in Hong Kong Disneyland as he stops by
for his World Grand Prix Tour. As it had set foot in HK Disney,
two celebrities had conjoined to welcome Lightning McQueen for its
first appearance for the guests....

Here's a glimpse...

Trips 2011

JP & RIZA Nuptials

HOSTING Kiddie Parties

Gay Parents Bashed

LAMMA ISLAND is a very well known place for a gourmet of seafoods here in Hong Kong. This year was my first time to experience it.

The trails going to where the main event was not unfamiliar to me as it looked like trekking some areas in the province of Romblon, where my Dad came from. It's well known for holding a large supply of marble.

According to "The "Standard" Newspaper, which I often get first thing in the morning before going to work, Lamma Island holds one of the most expensive array of highlands. Usually sought by foreigners for their idea of putting up a rest house for spending holidays, the confident Lamma Island had pushed it to the edge as they hosted Dragon Boat Race Event this year. Lots of fun to the participants and of course to those who had gained victory that day. Kudos to the rowers of TEAM MUSHU and to their cheerleading team (to us) for a job well done.

To further ignite the excitement, my good friend Fern and I decided to buy a bottle of red wine for HK$60 only. And check this out, we didn't know at first that you get one for free for the price of one. Woohoow! Yes, you can see deals like this around the island. We saw some good locations for instant photoshoots too. Ha! It was really a good day.

Let me talk about being a part of one big audience....FOR A CHANGE

"HILLSONG"

I never imagined that this concert of Australian devotees
to Christianity could come up with a pumped up jam similar to that of
an ordinary rockband... What made theirs extraordinary was
that all of their ENERGY were used to PRAISE the LORD.

I don't want to look at it at the notion that it's one way of
Christian believers to gain money.
I still am admiring them for what they did.
Touching lives of people by letting them know there's one way to
BELONG even though you talked about the Lord.

If the estimated number of people who believe in God would be let's say,
5 out of 10, because these 5 would rather talk about the Lord most often
than talking about gossips, branded worldly things and
latest showbiz buzz, the other 5 may mock them of
what they believe in. The other latter 5 are expected that they would
stay away as they could be plainly disagreeable of Jesus,
or simply with the idea of having something to believe in.
This is actually just based on subjective observation.
Surprisingly, even though the 5 people are considered as
God-believers, only two of them maybe considering
Jesus' way of living as their own.
And the HILLSONG are just the best example of that.

So many rock bands, rising stars and icons are so famous
but only them are the ones who used fame to honor the name of the Lord.
Natural high! I must say....
The way they wrote their song were very soulful.
Speaks to the heart directly. I loved it.

MAROON 5

I must admit, I didn't expect Adam Levine and the rest of the
group would be giving me more than my money's worth last night.
I'd say, Adam's voice was phenomenal. The drummer was in sync,
the men on keyboards were just amazing. And so were the guitarists...
It had really made me look at the group in a more special way.

Needless to say, Adam Levine was hot. I was impressed with how
modulated his voice was despite the excitement with the audience.
He sounded perfect, just like how he sounds in the original songs as you sing it via IPOD,
cd, or what not. Lighting was pretty cool too, no technical difficulties what so ever.
They played an hour and forty-five... Not bad!

Though I got stuck in the Asia-Express MTR and dealt with a lot
of ill-tempered foreigners, it was great that it wasn't in Macau or something
where it's really so hard for me to come home from.

Bruno Mars - The Lazy Song [Official Video]

Adele - Rolling In The Deep

CULTURE

BAKING

Besides playing the guitar, this is one of the newest things about me.

I am so thankful for Jane Logan for handing us her oven.

Everything in our house here in Hong Kong had been almost a handover.

But it's all good.

A good friend of mine, Malyn Punay had recently shared to me that

BAKING helps her escape the stressful world.

"A good therapy!", that's how she described it. And I've proven it true.

It's nice to bake for loved ones and friends. It always puts a smile on their faces.

Recently, I've done Banana Muffins and Chocolate Cupcakes.

My boyfriend always loves matching them with coffee in the evening

a couple of hours after dinner. Makes me feel good to see them

appreciate this very simple expression of dedication.

Do try it some time...

My second trip to Taiwan...

Ahh..... one of the things that I am happy about myself.

For 4 years, we've been here in Hong Kong, I asked myself what could be a

good present for Hogan on his birthday...

Most of the time, because of the stressful demands of being employed

away from your family and what's familiar, we feel burnt out

of doing what you used to call your PASSION. That something that you were

bragging to your friends about that you could do forever even if when you're asleep...

Believe me, you will get to a point that you will need a breather

to get REJUVENATED and REFRESHED...

And so, I thought of bringing Hogan to Taiwan.

It's not his home (SAMOA)... but his sister now migrates there and

so, I thought of having him celebrate it with a family memeber at least.

Plus the fact that we were about to see Xiang Ning, his niece

made the trip exciting.

I really told myself that this trip should be all about him.

My holy weekend was spent getting in touch with Hogan's

extended family. Him being half Chinese flourished more with Kuki's

marriage to Jeff. Giving birth to pretty Xiang Ning, seeing them altogether

made me appreciate cultural diversity even more.

I loved spending time with them, in their home and with

new friends that I've gained. They've always made me feel

WELCOME even during my first visit.

The only thing that I intended to gain was lots of REST of course,

PICTURES and the stinky tofu experience.

During my last visit, I couldn't bear smelling this Taiwanese

delicacy. But a lot of my Chinese friends said that it's like you haven't

gone to Taiwan after all if you didn't taste this.

And so, I asked Kuki to help me out. It was alright!

It tasted quite like how barbecued internal organs would...

Hogan asked me if he would be able to take it... I said no.

I suggest don't try it if you are not used to authentic Asian delicacy. LOL!!!

LIFE Cafe

My feel good day that I knew I couldn't let go of. Wendell came for a visit and I am so glad I got hold of another good moment with him in this cafe. It was 3 years ago I believe when he brought me here. All organic... and for some reason, even the conversations I've had with friends coming over here is pretty much at the same level. Simple, organic and free....

The day was spent doing some reminiscing, updating and rediscovering once again LIVES that have moved on, and CHOICES that were kept. I was so glad to have WENDELLIRIUM experience once again. Photoshoots atop IFC Mall, a visit to the second-hand library and ZARA experience. That day, I purchased my denim wedges that I know I am not going to regret getting to match my Spring wardrobe. Hehehe!!!! I love it! If you're in Hong Kong, do visit this wonderful cafe. Make it your choice. You won't regret doing so. Besides the one situated in SOHO, another branch is NOW located in 50C Johnson Road, Wanchai (across from OVO on Ship St. - click on the title to connect to its website!)

Flo Rida - Club Can't Handle Me ft. David Guetta [Official Music Video] ...

Rihanna - Only Girl (In The World)

Lady Gaga - Born This Way (Audio)

ADELE - 'Hometown Glory'

KAZAKY - LOVE