Wandering barefoot

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Fri, 01 Jun 2012 23:17:51 -0400

Three blind mice :) jorine and tantan (Taken with instagram)

Thu, 31 May 2012 10:13:31 -0400

Three blind mice :) jorine and tantan (Taken with instagram)

My apologies for being M.I.A. ever since I’ve moved back...

Thu, 31 May 2012 05:40:28 -0400

My apologies for being M.I.A. ever since I’ve moved back to our house in Mabolo, never really found the time to arrange an application for internet service plus my blackberry is in singapore right now waiting to be brought back to life. Life has been a mix of both stress and blessings, which I’m still grateful of.

I’m hoping to have more time to devote into blogging as I’ve a few interesting stories to share.

inezwashere: FREE PACO...

Thu, 31 May 2012 03:57:31 -0400

inezwashere:

FREE PACO LARRANAGA!

http://freepaconow.com/

Anyone knows where i can get a copy of this documentary?

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Tue, 29 May 2012 04:09:56 -0400

Let me start this post with a wonderful thought I found on twitter: Again I say: Believe the best...

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:37:24 -0400

Let me start this post with a wonderful thought I found on twitter: Again I say: Believe the best about people. Pray for their short comings. You are not the standard. We all need grace.

I’ve always believed in the good side of a person. yes, I tend to judge but I never take the oppurtunity out of people to allow themselves or myself to learn more about them. we’re all guilty of making impressions from other people as our own, we tend to forget were different. Although its good to be warned but its never a good thing to be clouded by others thoughts about others.

I’ve been getting negative vibes about this person that I work with, what sucks is that it is hard to ignore that person or completely not talk to that person. that’s just how I deal. It’s extremely making me feel so uncomfortable to be with a person that have negative feelings about, more so having to carry this negativity inside me. The idea of acting ‘civil’, is not my cup of tea. Honestly.

Good thing I came across that tweet. Made me realize that the only way to battle whatever is im feeling inside is to pray. Pray for others shortcomings and be humble enough to set aside things that aren’t important and focus on what is important which is myself, my work, and what I can give back to those who are good around me. There are probably things that I don’t understand and that are not explained to me.

So I’m hoping that tomorrow would be a new beginning, nothing of that negativiy that I’m feeling and carrying around. And I really hope that I can start sleeping before 11pm, I wanna wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and well rested.

Sun, 06 May 2012 21:31:00 -0400

During Holy Week, I’m usually off with friends to my favorite island paradise Bantayan. But this year, I had to be sent off to the ultimate party island paradise of Boracay. It was my first time to travel alone in the island and I haven’t been there since i was little. Good thing I found few friends who were on their way to the island, and had a chance to insert a little R&R and partying during my stay.

Took a Kalibo flight on my way to the Island through AirPhil Express. Almost got left by the plane because it said that boarding time was 1:40PM but they already closed the doors by 1:30PM. Wooossaaah AirPhil.

First time in Kalibo and the road trip from Kalibo to Caticlan was like going up north, with the vast fields and then the site of the sea.

Had dinner with Chris, who was in the island for a solo vacation. Took him to Big Mama’s beside Starbucks and enjoyed late dinner. He had alcohol and as you can see, I had about 3 cans of soda.. it was so damn hot, I wanted to drink something cold non-stop.

If you’re looking for cheaper meals by the shore, Big Mama’s is the place. Their meals won’t exceed Php 200.00 and their value meals are priced at Php 75.00 up.

I got to try their Adobo and Bicol Express, which was AWWWEEESSSOOOMMMEE. Their grilled chicken was a 3 to a 10.

I couldn’t stay out too long since I was housed above our store and I was responsible for the keys. I had to remind myself that, I was still working even if I was surrounded by people who were on vacation.

Boracay is quite strict with it’s precious beach now, so you wouldn’t be able to see sandcastles built for everyone to take a photo of. That night, someone made a boracay sandcastle and I took a quick snapshot of it before he’d ask for a “tip”. hahaha

Hello workywork. These are my walking promo girls who did ahuummaazing! I love the boracay staff, their all just intense and are pretty good at handling customers.

Our pretty summer ready Boracay outlets!

Except for the slight instances of stress due to work responsibilities, it’s always fun to work at Islands. =)

Forgot my sunnies, so I bought 2 from the stalls outside one of our branches and haggled til I got two items for half it’s selling price.

Never go to boracay without your sunblock and sunnies, it’s tantamount to not bringing undies, you’d feel naked!

I did mention that I went out that night, partied at epic and had beer pong with Bensons aka Kapatid’s office mates.

with Chris and Kapatids

There’s just too many restaurants in Boracay but most of them are expensive. I could have opted for Mang Inasal or Andoks but I was in Boracay, I couldn’t eat the same food that I can easily order here in Cebu. For late lunch, I tried Bite Club burgers.

Burgerella with Blue Cheese Cream and Chunky Mushroom & Cheese.

Potato wedges sprinkled in sour cream powder

The burger was a 7 out of 10 but I was never a fan of burgers. The potato wedges were perfect and it had generous servings. It was served hot so it was fantastic to munch on.

Because I’ve got tons of photos to show you all and stories to tell, I’ll make a two part blog about my recent Boracay trip. Ending this entry with my favorite drink in the island LOCO FRIO!

To join a race, the amazing race kind of race - Check in my bucket list. Ayala and Cebu Holdings...

Sat, 05 May 2012 23:38:37 -0400

To join a race, the amazing race kind of race - Check in my bucket list.

Ayala and Cebu Holdings invited their tenants to join the Ayala Bio Challenge, a race they organized as part of their Earth Hour events. And because I’ve always wanted to join a race, I encouraged a few of my office mates to register. Miss Tina was skeptical that I could sustain through the race, so I agreed to do all her pre-race tests to see if I can do it. I had to jog and finish the rope adventure courses in Rainforest Safari Park.

Started the race knowing I didn’t have socks on (yes, my fault that I forgot) and it was unexpected that we were asked to take off our shoes and run a few meters on a hot pavement. Due to friction, blisters developed which made it more painful for me to run and or walk. I knew I shouldn’t stop and I was super glad that my team mates were there to support and wait for me.

The entire experience was fulfilling. Plus the fact that I was deeply touched by the concern and effort that each of my team mates showed. And I was glad that I was able to finish the race without giving up or wanting to quit. We ended up finishing second the last, because of my false reassurance of one pit stop,but we finished it on time.

Here are some of the photos. Credits to the Ayala Center Cebu facebook page.

Before the race started, we were asked to create a team cheer. I had to come up with one and had to recall all the cheers I made during highschool.

We lost to the team that had props, but I’d say ALIW factor went to our team! GOOOOO ISLANDS!

Finally, the finish line. I was soo tired but at the same time relieved that we didn’t finish last. hahaha

We won most creative in the bottled water broom making contest! We should be, we’re a creative company and we’ve got our creative director as a team mate!

We won JAY-R Cds. I love Jay-R but I had to give it out to one of our Ayala Boutique staff cause it seemed like she loved Jay-R more than I do.

After the race we were given dinner, it was a simple barbeque and fried chicken meal but it was one of the BEST MEALS ever. hahaha I was soo hungry from all the running and brisk walking.

This photo was taken after the race. Thanks to Islands Souvenirs that they gladly sponsored us with I heart shirts. Irene <3 Challenges

Inviting everyone to join Alejandro’s on its Grand Opening night. Two nights of good food,...

Fri, 04 May 2012 14:33:38 -0400

Inviting everyone to join Alejandro’s on its Grand Opening night. Two nights of good food, great people and epic DJs that will compliment the new look and even greater vibe of the Alejandro’s new location.

Looking forward to on the second night since DJ Distraction and Dj Jenn Rimaz will be spinning that night. Heard them play during the Lifedance Price Off party and their choice of songs and mixes impressed me.

So see you guys at Alejandros next weekend! =)

Here’s a map do you won’t get lost.

Woke up to a nightmare. A few minutes ago, this space contained my throughts but I had to retract...

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:00:22 -0400

Woke up to a nightmare.

A few minutes ago, this space contained my throughts but I had to retract what I wrote and saved it in my phone instead.

There are advantages to being still and silent, according to a friend.

When one day your done throwing Sh*t at me, I hope those words come back to haunt you.

Goodnight.

Like 2010 all over again Celebrating Earth Hour and Conquering Ayala’s BioChallenge Moving...

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:30:56 -0400

Like 2010 all over again

Celebrating Earth Hour and Conquering Ayala’s BioChallenge

Moving back to Mabolo, thus making it harder for me to resist the temptation of going out at night. teehee..

Recent trip to Boracay! =)

These are teaser photos of things that have been going on lately. This week, there have been both bad and good things that happened in my life but more than anything, I still feel so blessed and grateful.

I’m still in Boracay but I will blog as soon as I arrive back to Cebu. =)

Today was interesting. First time to celebrate and join an...

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:26:17 -0400

Today was interesting. First time to celebrate and join an activity for Earth Hour, and did my first “amazing race” type of challenge. My body is sore, it has been for the last 42 hours because I had to prove that I can actually keep up, and I did! We didn’t finish first, but we sure did finish. As for me, it wasn’t really about winning the race but I wanted to see if I can teach myself to go on and not quit. Despite the shortness of breath, exhaustion, heat and blisters.

I could have just spent my weekend here at home, resting but I decided to move. I’m so proud of myself.

PS.

My team mates are awesome. =)

"That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day...."

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:03:35 -0400

“That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.”

- 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 ♥ (via thunderpopcola)

rizzacabrera: Finally got to sing with Mewa again :) Thank you,...

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:00:28 -0400

rizzacabrera:

Finally got to sing with Mewa again :)

Thank you, Canned Ink!!! Y’all should subscribe to them. They’ll be working with other musicians soon :)

EDIT: She’s not as white here! Holy crap on a cracker.

Hello steady Sunday. Listening to Adele’s I can’t make you love me while typing this...

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 02:05:43 -0400

Hello steady Sunday. Listening to Adele’s I can’t make you love me while typing this post. Had this really strange but good dream earlier this morning. I was attending this seminar/event about leadership where at the end there was a surprise recognition of outstanding people. Jim Paredes of Apo Hiking Society took over the mic and introduced the AVP containing the profile of those who will receive the award. To my surprise, I found videos of me when I was a kid. It showed various shots of me showing exemplary intelligence during an early age, my awards and several recognition. I remember crying cause it was so unexpected. Though I show a lot of confidence, there will always be times when I question why I don’t get awards despite knowing what I can be capable of. I don’t know if any of you might have felt this, but sometimes I feel like I can do so much more but I tend to sabotage myself by slacking off or disappointing people’s high regard and expectations of me. But I’m not making this a pity party, the dream probably wants to send me a message. I’m at this point where a lot is expected of me, and I’m feeling the pressure and I’ve been seeing signs of self-sabotage again, and maybe that’s why the dream had to remind me of what great things I can accomplish.

It was about the same month in 2010 when General Luna launched and my life was never the same again....

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:30:05 -0400

It was about the same month in 2010 when General Luna launched and my life was never the same again. I have become a groupie, a Cebu groupie with only one General Luna gig missed cause of work. I’d be talking about them, convincing my friends to listen, like and love them. I was so fan crazy that I even ran a tumblr fan page for the group. I had a love - hate relationship with the band, which of course was just inside me.

They’re coming up with a new album to be launched probably next month. According to their producers and pre-press articles, this album will bury the first album to the ground. An album that is more about their kind of music, not the kind that just sells.

I’m excited, they’re all sporting edgier looks with Alex going platinum blonde and Audry going red head. I was able to listen to a rough version of Different Corners, not as catchy as their first single Red Heaven, but it’s more sophisticated and “mature”.

I hope Cebu music stores will carry their album, although they’re signed under Warner Music, I had a difficulty finding their album. Good thing, someone gave one for me last Christmas 2010 and I’m looking forward that she’d send me a copy (I want to be the VERY FIRST among the fans) before it’s released in the market.

Anyway, check out this really awesome music video produced by Cuervo Philippines. When I saw this, it totally sent me back to the time when I was just soo in love with the band. Once again, Alex was just oozing with appeal in this video.

Can’t wait for their next Cebu gig.

I don’t know why this is going on but it’s been three days since I couldn’t sleep....

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:43:01 -0400

I don’t know why this is going on but it’s been three days since I couldn’t sleep. I end up sleeping at 3AM and having to wake up before 8AM for work. It’s been a challenging week so far, with so many things to do and very little time left. With so many things to think about, but you don’t know which one to do first. The worse part is that I have been procrastinating and spacing out. My productivity sucks this week and I need to step up, or else I’m going to be dumped with too much workload.

Still I feel blessed cause the management is sending me to Boracay this Holy Week and lastly, because I have workmates that are awesome. Ms. Menchie, the liaison officer of our Sales director gave me 2 cute tops that she snagged during her thrift shopping. Great, since a few days ago our General Manager asked me to no longer wear T-shirts to work.

I’ll be posting them as soon as I get it back from laundry.

Okey, this is so random. I think I need to sleep. ZZZZ.

Everyone’s back tomorrow, I predict a very busy Friday.

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Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:34:59 -0400

Most of you have heard about this foreign guy who claimed to have lived in the Philippines for more...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:17:00 -0400

Most of you have heard about this foreign guy who claimed to have lived in the Philippines for more than a year, yet bothered to come up with a video stating why he dislikes the Philippines. Then, it spreads in social network sites where everyone throws in their 2 cents worth (including me), sharing and bashing, retweeting and demanding an apology….and it wasn’t too long when a politician decides to jump into the frenzy and portrays the hero… defending the bruised moral of everyone who was hurt by the truth that the video bravely showed to its audience.

Yes, the video is hurtful, most especially that it was shot in my city, who I and I’m sure majority of my readers, is very proud of. It was just unfair to us Cebuanos, that a guy who has lived in Cebu for the longest time, took his time, money and efforts in creating a video that showed the imperfection of my city (or my country), instead of focusing on the positive side of the city that has been good to him. (I presume that if he did stay here for more than a year, it could be because he was paid and treated well in this country, or else he could have moved to a different city… like maybe the cities in HIS home country) But it is but a waste of time, money and effort for a city councilor to pronounce this guy “persona non grata”, not to mention, the publicity and media mileage that he is getting from all forms of media (print, radio, tv and online). Good or bad publicity, is still publicity. I didn’t know him a few days ago, now everyone seems to know his first name, I don’t know with his last name since it’s too hard to pronounce. But why give him the attention, that he doesn’t really deserve? Don’t click or share, it’s like passing on a negative vibe for others to take.

Yes, it is a good wake up call especially to the government of Cebu City who’s willing to spend a lot on taxpayer’s money to beautify Cebu. The things being pointed out by Mr. Sieczka, aside from making our parks look like the Plaza of the Spanish Era or make it look as pretty as Paris, suggesting the rerouting of public utility jeepney as to not pass the Fuente Circle, should be tackled and addressed first.

Come to think of it, there are those who proclaim that they love the Philippines yet their actions are of the opposite. Learn to choose battles, if either it’s worthy or not. Focus on the solutions than bashing and hating those who we’re brave and maybe foolish enough to voice their opinions.

Cebuano’s should just direct the energy and attention into a more positive news, like the voting of Cebu as one of the 7 new wonder cities. Let’s just move on and cut Mr. Sieczka’s 15 minutes of fame.

And yes Mr. Sieczka, it is your legal right to express your opinions, but there are ways to practice it without having to disgrace or put a country in a bad light. Point is, you do not eat the arm of the hand who fed you or it will bite and at the same time kick you back in the ass.

Photos taken from Chuvaness.com

News broke out that Commissioner Cristy Ramos cried foul for sexual harassment against two members...

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 07:28:00 -0400

News broke out that Commissioner Cristy Ramos cried foul for sexual harassment against two members of the Philippine Azkals (Philippines’ National Football Team) during a team check-up before their game vs Malaysia. Read more about this here

The alleged parties, Moy and Guirado has expressed their dismay over the allegation through twitter with fans and loved ones, of both Azkals team members, defending the athletes and showing support.

Now, the controversy has spun into a “bigger” issue as GMA anchors Rhea Santos and Arnold Clavio released their two cents worth about the Ramos vs Moy, Guirado in one of their morning TV shows. Thanks to a simple click and share, Mr. Clavio received a lot of negative backlash about his statements, catapulting him as one of the trending topics of Twitter Philippines a few days back. Read more about it here. Now showbizlandia has stepped into the picture as this spin-off places the spotlight on celebrity Angel Locsin, rumored girlfriend of famous Azkal member Phil Younghusband.

In the Philippines, it inevitable to link one thing to another, now I’m wondering… will the issue of Ms. Ramos against some of the Azkals members be ever resolved? Now that spin-off issues, as I may call it, are starting to cover the original sexual harassment cry of Commissioner Ramos.

This is my take.

It is NEVER easy to complain that you have been sexually harassed, especially in this country where double standards is strongly felt and practiced. Instead of being victims, most of these women are judged and are even blamed to be the reason why they were harassed.

I do not know Ms. Ramos but I am sure that she was brought up well by her parents to think of using the harassment issue to get attention of 15 minutes of fame. It was even foolish for some people on twitter who gave a comment that she was staging an “Amanda Coling”.

True on untrue, it’s Ms. Ramos and the team’s word against each other. None of us will ever know the real truth, but one thing is for certain, there was a lack of RESPECT somewhere. Ms. Ramos has probably seen a lot of men in briefs in locker rooms, but for her to have felt uncomfortable during that instance, to the point of filing a formal complaint must give you an idea what really happened. It is her job, she has been doing that for probably years now but for her to cry foul makes me question the integrity of the Azkals’ statement. If you can’t respect the woman’s position, then respect her as a woman. We all make jokes and sometimes give them out with subliminal meanings, lesson learned for these men.

I’m hoping that the management of the Philippine Azkals has done action steps to discipline its members and take this incident as a reminder that women, regardless of age and or status, are highly regarded and respected in the Filipino culture. And nowadays, Filipina women already know how to speak up and refuse to be demoralized, in any way, by men.

I am dismayed upon hearing of GMA Network’s official statement regarding the controversy that their top new anchors are in right now. I saw that comment by Arnold Clavio and Rhea Santos, and if the bright and intelligent people of GMA Network would carefully listen to the statements that they have aired on TV it was clear - the statements were malicious and slightly racist.

Yes, the constitution entitles us to voice out our own opinions but Ms. Santos, especially Mr. Clavio should have been more responsible with their use of words, even the tone in addressing his “concerns” and “opinions’ about some of the foreign blooded members of the Philippine Azkals. Clavio defended his statement, stating that he only gave his pov about the sexual harassment complaint filed by Ms. Ramos, but how does the statement “Hindi naman sila Pilipino e, nagkukunwari lang silang kayumanggi” relate to Ms. Ramos’ issue? Why would Rhea Santos say that these men are so used to women throwing themselves at them? Hasn’t Ms. Santos thought that she is, at the same time, degrading her own kind?

Journalists in their caliber, should be more aware of the repercussions of irresponsible voicing out of personal and subjective opinions, most especially that they’re coursing it through a very powerful medium which is television. Viewers and people now a days are better educated, you cannot just lash out and when it backlashes do not take the responsibility, more so THINK that their opinions were not addressed to maliciously malign or embarrass the team and it’s management.

GMA Network’s corporate communication and legal team should really think twice with whatever they release. I personally got turned off with the network and it’s news and current affairs team.

I do hope everyone learns a thing or two about what happened. Let’s all move forward and discuss solutions and positive things.

Photos taken from Rappler.com and Spot.ph