Yesterday after I had my dinner, I have decided to have my haircut. My last haircut wasn’t that good and it was still long. My usual haircut by the way costs $10 or 300 pesos. We have salons near our block and from what I have been seeing they have this promotion for as low as $2.80. The other salons just followed so it is good for the customers.
After my dinner, I went straight to the $2.80 salon. But when I entered the salon, the guy in a not pleasing way told me that they are already closed. I looked for the other salons and was fortunate to see the $2 haircut and they are still open.
The haircut was fast and quite the same look I had in previously. I just trimmed my side burns since he forgot that part. Continue reading this article...
1. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 2. The Proposal 3. The Hangover 4. Up 5. My Sister s Keeper 6. Year One 7. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 8. Star Trek 9. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian 10. Away We Go Continue reading this article...
Yesterday after my swimming, I went to NorthPoint Mall to check out the running shorts and the shirt. I went their last Friday but I did not buy anything. I have decided to finally buy so I don't have any reasons not to run. I was able to buy a Nike sleeveless shirt as well as the Adidas running shorts. All with a 10% discount.
This morning, I woke up around 6 A.M. and wore my Nike and Adidas running outfit. By the way, I wore my old Adidas shoes that I think should retire already. I am thinking of buying a new one at the end of the month. I just hope I can find a pair of shoes that is less than S$69.
Our block by the way is near the Yishun Park where the usual runners go. It was a cold morning but bearable. I have planned to just run for about one hour since I am just a newbie. My run was quite fine and I enjoy seeing the nature especially jogging in the forest trail. Maybe next time I can bring my camera to take some pictures. I hope to see the monkey next time. Right now, my legs are sore. I'm thinking of running every other day. Wish me luck!Continue reading this article...
I woke up this morning almost lunch time already. Since it is laundry day for me, I went to the washing machine and switched it on. Since it is the last week of the month, it is also the time for me to change my bed sheet. I am excited since I will be using the new bed sheet that I have bought a month ago.
By the way, I'm cooking beef tapa later. I have marinated already the beef. I have to go back with my laundry. I might swim later when the rain stopped.
This is my recipe for the week titled, "Beef Broccoli with Mushroom." Thanks again to Ate Lorena for the help with the ingredients and the instructions. By the way, I cooked this viand tonight and I will eat it tomorrow dinner.
Here are the basic ingredients: 1. butter 2. chopped garlic and onions 3. stripped beef 4. broccoli 5. mushroom 6. salt and pepper 7. water 8. oyster sauce
Now on the cooking part, start by sauteing the garlic and onions with the butter followed by the beef. If the beef is already cooked, add some oyster sauce (one tablespoon will do) then mix. Pour in some water and put the broccoli and mushroom. Cover it until it boils but make sure that the broccoli is not over cooked. Add some salt and pepper to taste. Easy, right? Continue reading this article...
I had a fever last Saturday and since I was a good citizen, I just stayed home and self-quarantined myself. Anyway, I'm just over reacting since my temperature was only 36.4. Haha... The whole Saturday I just watched movies and TV series on my laptop. By the way, I recommend that you watch the HBO series, "True Blood." If you're into Twilight, "True Blood" is the real deal.
Sunday, I was supposed to go to mass but I was still feeling sick. I slept the whole afternoon and continued my movie and TV series marathon. What a great way to relax.
Yesterday, I dropped by the grocery to buy some fruits since I am avoiding eating junk foods. I bought some apples and was attracted with the grapes, so I also bought one pack. That night while I was watching True Blood, I was also munching the grapes. Yum yum! It made my stomach growl though. I ate too much I guess. Speaking of grapes, when I checked my grapes on the refrigerator I think someone ate a portion of it. Tsk tsk tsk. Continue reading this article...
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I was browsing my old photos and saw this that you might be interested to look at. Apparently, here in Singapore frogs are edible. I took this photo months ago by the way at Sheng Siong Supermarket in Bukit Panjang.
Singapore is a great place to shop especially this Great Singapore Sale. The Great Singapore Sale happens every year from the last week of May to the last week of July. Aside from the discounted price, you can also enjoy many freebies from many establishments.
If you are planning to here in Singapore, here are some of the things that you should be aware of:
1. Singapore is a right hand driving country, so be aware of the road especially when crossing.
2. When you use the escalator, always move on the left to give way to those who are rushing. It is common courtesy here in Singapore.
3. At food courts or what is called "hawkers" by Singaporeans, don't be offended if the service crew clears your plate even the people you are with are still eating. It's just a habit here. I got offended on my first time here but I eventually got used to it. 4. Singapore is a multi-racial country, don't be surprised to see more than 7 nationalities.
5. When speaking to a local, it is advisable to speak slowly and never use advanced english words. Be patient to understand them.
6. Orchard, Bugis, Vivo City, Mustafa and Chinatown are the shopping destinations. Spend wisely and pasalubong to my Kababayan if you're going here.Continue reading this article...
1. The Hangover 2. Up 3. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 4. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian 5. Land of the Lost 6. Imagine That 7. Star Trek 8. Terminator Salvation 9. Angels & Demons 10. Drag Me to Hell Continue reading this article...
Being away from my family and friends is really tough. There are moments when I can’t help but miss the times when I can have long talks with them which are also accompanied by loud laughs and massive accounts of jokes. This is just one of the many sacrifices I’m taking towards the aim of better fortune. Great thing I discovered this calling card that allows customers to call 153 countries around the world. What I like about this product is its availability in all major vendors. Getting this card to make phone calls has never been a hard task at all.
So, even if I am away from people dear to my heart, I stay in touched and connected all the time!Continue reading this article...
Last Sunday apparently, Philippines' celebrities like Billy Crawford, Richard Poon and Gretchen Barretto were here in Singapore to celebrate the 111th Philippines Independence Day or tagged as the "Fiesta Philippines." Too bad, I wasn't there to see them and cover the event. Thanks by the way to Ate Lorena for the pictures. Some of the pictures though aren't that clear, sorry for that.
Having the latest gadgets these days seems to be a necessity more than a luxury. With the many wonders of the internet and mobile communication, a person must stay well in place within these technology breakthroughs. Being a blogger also prompts me to always be on the lookout for the latest technologies, websites and anything that’s worthy of my blog space. Personally, I also want to have the latest gadgets the market has to offer. In fact, I recently purchased a camera for my photo blog. Being the practical buyer, I searched for prices offered by different retailers. Price comparison is very important, because sometimes some retailers charge more than their contemporaries for a similar product.
I have considered buying Canon Powershot A1000IS because of its aesthetic powers but after some other significant considerations, I opted to buy a different one. So, if you are in the lookout for a new gadget, I recommend checking for price comparisons first. I remember this one website which presents comprehensive price comparisons of different retailers for any gadgets. Aside, from the accurate price list and comparison, I also like the part where real customers can put their feedbacks on products. Also, this website also keeps the buyer updated with promos and special offers by different merchants. Be very careful in buying your own gadget, especially if it borders to the pricy ones. I know you would always want to get the best ones, right? Continue reading this article...
BPI Credit Card holders! You can enjoy a FREE New York style pizza slice by just spending 3,000 in a single receipt in S&R. Choose from Pepperoni, Shrimp & Garlic, Cheese or Combo flavors.
Yey! Finally this morning I have started doing my exercise routine. This morning, I think I did some 70 sit-ups and just a few push ups (20 in exact). That was really tiring and my arms are a bit sore. It has been a year I think that I had some exercise.
Aside from the sit-ups and push ups, I am also planning to run maybe next week. I still need to buy some running shorts and a matching shirt.
So why I have become so health conscious these days? Well since I have this appetite of a two grown man, I have noticed that my tummy is getting bigger. Aside from that, my pants aren't happy about my weight gain. One of my slacks that I just bought months ago in the Philippines aren't fitting well anymore. To be able to wear it, it's a must not to close the hook of the pants. I am also now avoiding eating the Pancit Bihon every morning. I am having cereal and milk instead.Continue reading this article...
The owner of the house fried some fish the other week and that me craved to eat some fried fish. Since it is very boring to eat, I added some recipe to make my fried fish more enjoyable to eat.
The ingredients and the way to cook it very easy. Here's what you need:
1. tomatoes 2. onions 3. cup of water 4. salt and pepper 5. oil
After you have fried your fish, set it aside. In a separate bowl, sautee the onions and tomatoes. If the tomatoes are already over cooked, add one cup of water and season it with salt and pepper. You have an option to add an scrambled egg to it or as plain as that. Pour the mixture to fried fish then serve with hot rice. Continue reading this article...
The 19th PC SHOW has just started yesterday and surprisingly even with the economic crisis and the Swine Flu pandemic, crowd flocked the Suntec City for some techie treats.
The PC Show will house four individual sections: The PC Show ’09, Digital Imaging ’09, Game ’09 and Consumer Electronics ’09.
Make sure to check out the brochures first and compare the price and features before buying. And of course, look out for those freebies that I love!
The PC Show will run until the 14th of June 2009, 9 P.M. at Suntec City, Levels 1, 3, 4 and 6. Admission is free and the exhibition will start at 12 noon. Spend at least $50 to win $10,000 cash prize in their lucky draw. See you Suntec tomorrow! As if I will buy something. Hehe.Continue reading this article...
Having my own house is one of my long term plans. I could just imagine the experience of planning, designing and organizing the needs for my own house. I know for sure that it wouldn’t be an easy task but I’ll be glad to handle it knowing that the fruits will be very pleasing. I have a very simple structure on mind. I just want my house to be spacious, simple and comfortable. Cost effective materials shall also be used. Cost effective in terms of quality and price.
I think I’ll be very particular with my exteriors. The garden should look fresh and homey. Putting Green will be very effective in making a garden look warm and cozy. Now, using synthetic grass is a good option for a hassle-free maintenance of a garden. Using this kind of grass will save water. Also, the task of trimming down the grasses will be diminished. It also secures long lasting use and aesthetic effects. In these tough times of economical challenges, one should always consider economy first. This doesn’t necessarily mean that we should also compromise quality. So, if you are someone who’s currently building a house, remember to always hunt for products that marry both quality and economy.Continue reading this article...
Since Tuesday night, I have noticed that my blog displays this annoying black screen. Because of that, some of my readers including me cannot read my posts with the exception of the graphics. This happened to this blog before and from what I can recall, I fixed it by publishing a new post. Sadly that trick did not work this time.
My options were to wait or to just update my blog template. Last night in my attempt to fix the problem, I changed the template to this one. I am still getting used to the layout and I need a lot of tweaking in terms of font, color and sizes.
So what can you say on my new layout? My music blog needs an overhaul as well. It was my old personal blog and the template and the header doesn’t match at all. Will keep you posted as soon as there is an update. Continue reading this article...
1. The Hangover 2. Up 3. Land of the Lost 4. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian 5. Star Trek 6. Terminator Salvation 7. Drag Me to Hell 8. Angels & Demons 9. My Life in Ruins 10. Dance Flick Continue reading this article...
Last week, I have successfully cooked a new dish, "calamares." Yum yum! Would you believe that after my crab in coconut milk dish, I also have tried cooking a calamares. Anyway, I believe now my Pinay officemates that it really takes a lot of effort and time to cook this dish. I think it took me 30 minutes to 1 hour before I finish it.
So here are the ingredients of the Calamares ala Makoy style:
1. squid (cut into rings) 2. flour 3. egg 4. salt and pepper 5. cooking oil
Here are the easy steps: 1. Clean the squid and stripe off the red layer skin. 2. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and add the salt and pepper. 3. On a separate bowl, place a substantial amount of flour. 4. Dip the squid on the egg mixture then followed by the flour. Deep fry it then wait until one minute. Make sure not to overcook it or else you won't be able to eat it. This is best if served with garlic mayonnaise dip or soy sauce with vinegar and chopped onions. yum yum!Continue reading this article...
More and more gamers are getting the groove of the phenomenal game World of Warcraft. I actually know a bunch of friends playing this game. According to them, this role playing game is way beyond challenging. What most people like about it is that you can interact with co-players while engaged in a battle situation. Sounds like a brotherhood in war right?
Now, some good things really have a downer. To play WoW, one must subscribe. This can possibly mean complicated process or even long queues. Good thing there’s world of warcraft game card. The nice thing about this buddy is that you can transact through email. Once you have completed the required payment, codes will be sent through email, which basically spares you from all unnecessary leg works.
I was supposed to write this story two days ago but I got very lazy. Anyway, last June 6th marked my first year here in Singapore. So far, I have moved in three houses, still working in the same company and I gained a lot of tummy weight. Darn! Speaking of gaining weight, I have planned to resume my daily exercise which I usually do when I was still in the Philippines. That includes push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks and some dumbbell routines. I just hope I can start this week. I was supposed to start this Monday and this morning, but I just snoozed my alarm. Haha.
Aside from the daily exercise routine, I plan to run every other day. By the way, what time of the day is the best to run? Early morning or evening?
Back to my one year in Singapore, I am looking forward to my second year here. I also am hoping that my Permanent Residency application in August will be approved and have a better future here in Singapore. Continue reading this article...
The Philippine Embassy here in Singapore is celebrating the 111th Independence for one whole month starting June 5th. Just today at the Hong Lim Park Green, the opening of exhibits of Siningapor artists & Pinoygraphers started. There is also the awarding ceremony for the Outstanding Filipinos & Filipino Excellence Award.
Here are the detailed scheduled of activities that will end until July 7, 2009.
05 June – 07 July 2009 FREE SPIRITS A(r)T PLAY An Exhibition of the Philippines' Top Illustrators Venue: Art Space, Royal Plaza on Scotts, 25 Scotts Road Queries: Rico Hizon HP97344839
06 June 2009 (6:00 – 10:00 pm) Filcom Day 111th Philippine Independence Day Celebration “Ipagbunyi ang Kalayaan, Ituloy ang Kasiyahan” -Opening of Exhibits of Siningapor artists & Pinoygraphers -Recognition / Awarding Ceremony (Outstanding Filipinos & Filipino Excellence Award) -PIDC09 Dinner & Local Productions Venue: Hong Lim Park Green (beside Clarke Quay MRT) Queries: Ron Albeus 82015557 / Ptr Rey Solano 97672571 07 June 2009 (7:30 am – 9:30 pm) Filcom Day 111th Philippine Independence Day Celebration -Walk by the River -Ceremonial Fiesta Parade -Palarong Pinoy -Musical Productions with Artists from the Philippines -OWWA Hatid Saya Venue: Hong Lim Park Green (beside Clarke Quay MRT)
11 June 2009, 6:30 pm (opening, Ticket @80.00 each) 12-17 June 2009 Lunch – SGD24.95 Dinner – SGD29.95 (inclusive of glass of wine) 7107 Gourmet: Philippine Food Festival by Chef Laudico with performances by Bayanihan Dance Company Venue: 7107 Flavours Restaurant, 2nd Level, #02-02 Marina Square Queries: 6334 7107 / 67387165 / 6738 7135
12 June 2009 (8:00 am) Flag Raising Ceremony 111th Philippine Independence Day Celebration Venue: Philippine Embassy Contact Details: 67373977 Attire: all are encouraged to wear Barong and other Philippine Costumes
12-14 June 2009 Philippine Country Fair Philippine Tourism Office Note: visit www.philippinecountryfair.com Venue: Plaza Singapura Contact Details: 67387165 / 7135
13 June 2009 (Saturday 2:30 – 5:00 pm) Philippine Fashion Show By Cora Jacobs Venue: Singapore Cricket Club (Padang Room), Connaught Drive Attire: Smart Casual Ticket Price: SGD30.00 Queries: 67387165 / 7135
13 June 2009 (Saturday 7:00 pm) “SULYAP PILIPINAS” Bayanihan National Dance Company Venue: NTUC Auditorium, One Marina Square Queries: 67373977 or email at php@pacific.net.sg
13 June 2009 Saturday UPAAS presents Mutya ng Pilipinas (Singapore) Finals/ Coronation Venue: Plaza Singapura Contact: Denise mutyasingapore@yahoo.com or mutyasingapore@upaas.org
14 June 2009 (1:30–5:00 pm) Free Legal Aid Clinic @ Philippine Country Fair Note: pre-registration is required Venue: Plaza Singapura Queries & registration: 67332991 or email at php@pacific.net.sg
14 June 2009 (6:00–11:00 pm) Kantahan, Yugyugan at Flores de Mayo @CHIJMES Queries: Ronnie Albeus – 8201557 Marilyn Tjalsma - 97584711
16 June 2009 7:45 pm The Bayanihan Experience (Bayanihan National Dance Company) Embracing Ties That Bind In aid of Community Chest & Philippine Bayanihan Society, Singapore Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall Queries: Bayanihan Center 64743700 and/or Community Chest, Singapore 62102707 – Eugene Tan
29 June 2009 40 years, 40 lives photo exhibit - celebration of Pinoy lifestyle in Singapore by Ms. Elvie Lins Venue: 7107 Flavours Restaurant, 2nd Level, #02-02 Marina Square Queries: 6334 7107Continue reading this article...
I think it was two days ago when I heard this "meowing" cat. I was surprised that he was on my window waiting for my attention. This cat is so cute. I hope I can have my own but I heard having a pet in Singapore is a bit strict. You have to ask permission first and have your pet registered. Correct me if I'm wrong. Anyway, here are some of the pictures of the cat in my window.
This is hilarious! My former housemate in Singapore sent me this email. Apparently, the famous celebrity doctor Hayden Kho admits that he also had a sex video with Manny Pacquiao's mother, Aling Dionesia. Read the made up page in ABS-CBN News Website. This is just made up okay. Click the picture for a better view.
1. Up 2. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian 3. Terminator Salvation 4. Drag Me to Hell 5. Star Trek 6. Angels & Demons 7. Dance Flick 8. X-Men Origins: Wolverine 9. Ghosts of Girlfriends Past 10. Obsessed Continue reading this article...
Yesterday after I had my dinner, I have decided to have my haircut. My last haircut wasn’t that good and it was still long. My usual haircut by the way costs $10 or 300 pesos. We have salons near our block and from what I have been seeing they have this promotion for as low as $2.80. The other salons just followed so it is good for the customers.
