Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there and most especially to my mom!

Mom, thanks for your important lessons in life. For being a good example of how one can be independent, leaving home at the age of 20 and move to a bigger city was a big task. You never hold me back but instead you supported me all the way. For showing me how to handle money. Hehe! I always admire how you make both ends meet no matter how much you have in your pocket. That it doesn't matter even if we dont get to buy new clothes and toys as much as we want as long as there's always food in the house. For showing us how to be friendly and nice to everyone and do whatever we can in helping others. For reminding me that relationship is more important than material things...For your sense of humor despite having a tough time. The importance of education. For showing me how to practice the virtue of patience and most of all forgiveness.

Happy Mother's Day too to my Aunt, Tiyay Chichay! Thanks for spoiling me when i was young. Haha! For not minding having to squabble with my mom as long as I get what I want. Not to mention reprimanding my oder bro coz its always his fault and not mine. Haha!

And to my landlady in Makati, Mama Idad. For being my 2nd mother in Manila. Ma, I miss your "Nilaga" every Sunday, fried tilapia, and all your other recipes. Its been 6 years, hopefully I will see you when I have the chance to visit Manila.

Jologs Time

im hooked with this 2 flip tv series. one is "borrowed face" (as in hiram na mukha) and the other one is "irreplaceable" (walang kapalit) haha! isn't this double jologs! i wish they have subtitle. LOL!

Road Rage

shame!

Their (students) cameras were rolling when they caught a startling crime on tape - a road rage incident in which a man physically attacks a cyclist in Toronto.

Spring Fever

everything comes into bloom in spring

tulips in our neighbour's front yard

... and this is the only flowers we have in our front yard... LOL... guess were not really into gardening.

Pegions

i dunno what's with the pegions that i dont like... maybe coz they're disgusting, dirty as in it can collapse a roof with its poo. LOL.

pegions at bathurst station

Legalize It

parade at downtown toronto for legalization of marijuana. i just finished my gym when i saw this crowd. i was wondering what it's all about til i saw this flag. it was a beautiful, sunny saturday.

For The Love Of Weed

Huge parade in down town Toronto rite now to legalize Marijuana! I can smell weed in the air.
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May 2

Whats with May 2?
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sunday morning

breakfast, gym and starbucks. Great way to start this sunny, beautiful sunday. Its 20 degrees in toronto!
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Sana Maulit Muli

i just finished watching the finale of 'sana maulit muli'. that means no more bokbok and poknat. i admit its kinda jologs and call me baduy but i had a great time watching the series especially during the past cold and snowy nights of winter.

Lost And Found

i should have blog about this sooner.... i just wanna thank to whoever honest torontonian who found my mobile phone and return it.

i was having coffee with friends at starbucks at church and wellesley when i left my phone on the table. heading to young street i realized i dont have my cp. twas very funny coz i gave my bag and jacket to my friend, yelled 'ring my phone and dont stop calling!'.... then i did a hundred meter dash! got there, then man sitting on the table told me 2 guys picked up the phone... then i went downstairs feeling hopeless... i asked the barista if someone returned a cp... bingo! i got my baby back!

whoever you are.. thanks a bunch! im glad honesty still counts. i mean you could have easily sell an open line SE W810i, but you prefer to do one good deed!

Rainy days are mondays

After a gorgeous weekend. Now were having rain and thunder storm.
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Ballys No More

I think its going to be official soon. Ballys is sold to Good Life and Extreme Fitness.
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Best Patty

the best beef patty can not be found in a jamaican resto. grab your self a spicy beef patty in bread ($1.75) at the bakery inside bathurst station. its really yummy!

One Down Three To Go

yay! one down, three to go. finished my final exam in GC tonight. twas a bit hard but im sure i did well. this reminds me to check what's the next course im gonna take. maybe UV. need to talk to my supervisor and let her know i want the company to pay for my next course...

Hippy Easter!

hippy easter people! may you had fun with those eggs and whatever food you guys prepare (turkey? not another turkey). i got to get going before i slack again. i will definitely hit the gym today and meet cheryl so we can head to the family party together. wine is ready!

Black Saturday

after feeling guilty of going to a bar last night, i went to attend an easter vigil mass at the church near my place. the church is half empty, i guess most catholics prefer to attend easter mass on sunday rather than attending the anticipated vigil mass. besides, its -5 C outside and it makes one feel to just stay home and chill.

it was a solemn vigil. the celebration started with lighting of candles, then the church was glowing with candle light for about 30 minutes. i was a bit sleepy when we put off the light. imagine, almost an hour of darkness inside the church. hehe! but it was a good feeling though. i've been missing a lot of easter mass for the last few years, not to mention mass for christmas. how evil can i get....

happy easter to whoever read this blog! how did you celebrate easter?

Holy Weekend

i cant believe were getting a snowy holy weekend. im not complaining though coz we dont really have a travel plan so it doesnt matter. just wondering what's gonna happen to the easter egg hunt this sunday. LOL.

holy week here in toronto is a far cry compare to the observance we do back home. here, its just another excuse of canadians to have another long weekend, go somewhere or just stay home to sleep or doing chores.

i didnt plan anything this week, i didnt even go out last night. it was a cold night anyways. after work i went to LCBO get our official family wine (zifandel, wild vines). i had a bit of a drama at the pharmacy when system rejected my health insurance info. manulife insurance sucks! hehe! its not that $15 of thyroid drug is a big thing. im just lazy to mail this claim ya know!

have a holy weekend guys! and remember...no meat today, so abstain!

Frozen Tears

Icicles form on the eyelashes of Sabrina as she contemplates another run down the toboggan hill at Riverdale Park. The City of Toronto issued a cold weather alert for the last few days, with temperatures feeling like minus 27 degrees with winds gusting up to 50 km/h.

Shoveling Snow

this is a pain in the ass to do

Stormy Week

GO Transit patrons wait for buses at Union Station, Toronto during the evening. Long delays marred the evening rush hour as wind and a high of -1C combined to coat roads with ice.

In Rehearsal: Lea Salonga Joins Les Miserables as Fantine

WHAT: A chat with Tony winner Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon), the new Fantine of Les Miserables.
WHERE: Broadhurst Theatre
WHEN: Friday, March 2, 2007
DISCLAIMER: Many thanks to BROADWAY.COM for posting and featuring Lea Salonga on their website. A Highly appreciation goes to JESSE ZOOK MANN who made the video shot and edited this video interview and to PAUL WONTOREK who made the personal and perfect interview with Miss LEA SALONGA. Great job! Thanks and more power to the Broadway.com team.

Im gonna see les miz this summer for sure!

Snowy Day

An unexpected cascade of snow Thursday left many commuters stranded on their way to work, but pedestrians, above, make their way over the Glen Rd. footbridge toward Bloor St., east of Sherbourne St. (i used to live in the area)

NBA Game Valentines Day

we were lucky to use our company suite at air canada centre. it was so comfy, its like watching a game live at your own hotel room. all of us had a great time!

NBA Games Last Valentines Day

twas a game between toronto raptors and jersey nets

Congrats To Me!

finally after all the drama at work.... i got it! signed, sealed and delivered on this day, 19th of february, 2007. etobicoke, ontario. haha!

im just so happy... ecstatic, euphoric, fantastic and all that fuckin jazz feeling! i almost hugged my supervisor today.

research chemist?! damn!

Free Long Distance From Jajah

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I've been using this and I must say its a good quality voice call for free.

Promise Me by Lea Salonga

promotional track from lea salonga's new cd "Inspired".

Bike

this is really bad, i dont think my bike will make it to summer...

Sunday Mornin'

the best time of the week. sunday morning, making big breakfast. i love my eggs this way and my cheese omelet is better than toronto's cora's all day breakfast!

My Room

My messy room...

Winterlicious

i love winter in toronto as much as i love summer...

bench covered with snow

our house.. is a very very very fine house

the bell in front of the fire station at the corner of our street

our street covered with snow

Snow Ball Needs A Home

for sale pup, snow ball is a 16 week old american eskimo. he needs a home.. please contact me if interested.

Tony Award Winner Salonga to Release New Studio Album

according to broadway world article and playbill, lea salonga will release her solo album later this month.

Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, who will return to Broadway as Fantine in the current revival of Les Misérables, will release her latest solo recording later this month.

According to the Manilla Bulletin, Salonga's new studio recording is entitled "Inspired" and will be available on the SonyBMG Music Entertainment label. Among the songs featured on the new CD are Beverly Craven's "Promise Me," Jim Brickman's "To Hear You Say," Lani Macaraeg's "Do You Hear It" and Louie Ocampo's "Two Words."

Other titles on the new recording include "When October Goes," "My Foolish Heart," "Brian's Song," "Sing" and "Waiting for Love."

Salonga joins the Les Miz revival March 6 at the Broadhurst Theatre.

Banig - Boogie On The Dance Floor

listen to this dance / club music from the girl who beat christina aguilera at US Star Search years ago.

Zen Shiatsu @ Urban Monk

guys, just in case you're thinking of relaxing one day and badly needs that very relaxing shiatsu massage. my friend josh sent me an email regarding his soon to be launched "Urban Monk Zen Shiatsu Studio" located in Toronto, Canada.

Please feel free to leave a message here whoever is interested. I will be more than willing to give more info...

Dear Community,

Happy 2007! I hope 2007 will prove to be filled with abundance and happiness for all of you.
As you may know, I am celebrating the completion of my training last year as a Zen Shiatsu Practitioner and going into 2007 launching The Urban Monk Zen Shiatsu Studio.

I've taken this training and started this practice out of my passion for alternative and preventative health practices. I really believe that with some care, we can avoid painful and debiliating diseases and live in ease. I believe especially in Zen Shiatsu because it is so direct in dealing with the core issues as well as alleviating the symptoms. If you're curious, I've included an article about Shiatsu and a list of things it is esspecially good at helping with.

My practice has been growing, and I've been learning loads. I treat clients in my home. I feel the non-clinical feel is prefered by many. I also branched out and started working with businesses. Toward the end of the day, I go and give treatments to workers. Zen Shiatsu is a great way to dispell stress and the physical tension it creates.

Word of mouth is the lifeblood of my practice, so I'm asking that if you know anybody who could benefit, please mention me and Shiatsu. I have business cards if you can use them. I'm working on getting a website.

Thank you so much for any help. It means a lot to me!

Sincerely,
Josh

To Blog Again

i stopped blogging coz sms post is not working on this new version of blogger. but whatever.. this should not stop me from blogging.

Song Of The Day - Pain

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Busy day ahead. Was awake by 5 for work. Cant complain, its an overtime. Last minute shopping at Yorkdale after.

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That Johnny Banana mexican resto at Bathurst and Queen is a knock out. Lucy, Tommy, Chris and Vash. You guys rock!

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Our company send us home early. Very nice!

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1st day of winter but its raining.

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Wicked was wicked!

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One thing sucks 2Nite. I left the gift that i bought at the resto where we had dinner. I wish the person who took it, Merry Xmas! Shame on you!

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Haha! My name got called! We got the Wicked tickets! Suckers!

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4th try for Wicked tickets!

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This is the part which is worse than shopping. Wrapping gifts!

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Fucking shit! I just saw a subway train operator talking on his blackberry while on operation. The transit commission should ban then from using their cellphone

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Its a very productive 2nd day of shopping for me. Thanks Cher! Not to mention the Pho was awesome!

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Today my co worker just called me Fernando. The bitch is a joker! She knows how to murder a name.

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To work or not to work this saturday? Its an overtime pay for 1.5 :-)

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Im so at home at my workplace that i can tell who is approaching by the sound of their footsteps.

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My christmas shopping is productive this time. Thanks yorkdale!

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Forecast says were not getting white christmas in toronto. Thats sucks! I want snow!

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Serious shopping starts today after work. Any special request?

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Today we went to a chinese mall in Scarborough. Pirated dvd only 20 dollars for 5 copies. Too bad i no longer support piracy.

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Time's Magazine Person of The Year is... YOU! Me? Yes You! What do you mean its Me? You mean You! Lol. Congrats everyone!

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A friend from California texted me asking my home address. I know its a Christmas card but a present is not bad just in case. Hehe!

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Its a beautiful day Toronto! Sunny and not too cold. Yay!

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I want a 'Magic Bullet' for Christmas!

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Just got home and a bit disappointed not to see a movie. I was hoping to see Happy Feet or Blood Diamond. Gem needs to be home b4 9 so we agreed for a dinner.

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I also got my 1st and maybe only christmas card 3 days ago. Thanks to a friend from Hamilton, Ontario. Whatever happen to this tradition? Hehe!

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Got my 1st christmas gift last Nite. Its a gift card for The Bay. Thanks Let!

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Are we not lucky souls in toronto this week. While experiencing mild weather, canadians at the west coast are being battered by snow storm, again!

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I love my sony ericsson w810i. Its just the best phone out there! So so like baby! Im still planning to expand it to 4G or 8G memory.

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A judge order to remove a xmas tree from ontario courthouse lobby is insane. Its a xmas tradition. If some people has a problem with it. Then FO!

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Im a bit early today which means i can leave work early too. 2Nite i got a dinner to go and a movie to see.

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New blog template. I want this blog to look simple and easy to read. Time for... A cool change.

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Mandarin chinese buffet for lunch and pickle barrel for dinner. I could skip breakfast and lunch tomorrow.

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Scary. I have not started my christmas shopping yet. Lol. I hope this will help me save money.

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I have not posted for a long time. I should really make this blog more personal.

Down

i feel bad seeing this pic coz the angel that blessed our family for almost 12 years was a down syndrome. my younger brother.

Ken's Marathon Journey

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this is the video of my friend Ken who ran his first marathon.

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Toronto transit bus drivers suck! Particularly bus number 44 along kipling and advance road!

Happy (Canada) Thanksgiving!

happy thanksgiving canada and happy colombus say to our friends in the US. hope everyone in canada are enjoying their turkey!

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I so wanna see WICKED.

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Dark brown pants, blue shirt, in front of my house. Smiling while holding your pet labrador.

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I think the tv show THE BACHELOR is simply stupid. I refuse to see even 1 episode.

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I want breakfast all night. Haha!

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Migraine sucks!

Perfect Moment

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At the subway today i saw a student holding a box of chocolate to sell for a fundraising. Why cant they sell fruits instead? Hehe! More healthy.

Make Gym Memberships Tax Deductible

During the last federal election, the Conservative Party of Canada promised Canadians they would consider extending a plan to provide tax deductibility for gym memberships.

You Deserve A Tax Break! is your chance to tell the Government of Canada you deserve a tax break for contributing to lowering national health care costs while maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. Please fill out and submit the postcard. Visit campaign website.

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I guess the main reason why i go to the gym is... The idea that im going to burn calories so it gives me an excuse to eat as much as i like. Some people dunno

The Purpose Driven Life

Don't date because you are desperate.
Don't marry because you are miserable.
Don't have kids because you think your genes are superior.
Don't philander because you think you are irresistible.

Don't associate with people you can't trust.
Don't cheat. Don't lie. Don't pretend.
Don't dictate because you are smarter.
Don't demand because you are stronger.

Don't sleep around because you think you are old enough & know better.
Don't hurt your kids because loving them is harder.
Don't sell yourself, your family, or your ideals.
Don't stagnate!

Don't regress.
Don't live in the past. Time can't bring anything or anyone back.
Don't put your life on hold for possibly Mr. Right.
Don't throw your life away on absolutely Mr. Wrong because your biological clock is ticking.

Learn a new skill.
Find a new friend.
Start a new career.
Sometimes, there is no race to be won, only a price to be paid for some of life's more hasty decisions.

To terminate your loneliness, reach out to the homeless.
To feed your nurturing instincts, care for the needy.
To fulfill your parenting fantasies, get a puppy.
Don't bring another life into this world for all the wrong reasons.

To make yourself happy, pursue your passions & be the best of what you can be.
Simplify your life. Take away the clutter.
Get rid of destructive elements: abusive friends, nasty habits, and dangerous liaisons.
Don't abandon your responsibilities but don't overdose on duty.

Don't live life recklessly without thought and feeling for your family.
Be true to yourself.
Don't commit when you are not ready.
Don't keep others waiting needlessly.

Go on that trip. Don't postpone it.
Say those words. Don't let the moment pass.
Do what you have to, even at society's scorn.

Write poetry.
Love Deeply.
Walk barefoot.
Dance with wild abandon.
Cry at the movies.

Take care of yourself. Don't wait for someone to take care of you.
You light up your life.
You drive yourself to your destination.
No one completes you - except YOU.

It isn't true that life does not get easier with age.
It only gets more challenging.
Don't be afraid. Don't lose your capacity to love.
Pursue your passions.

Live your dreams.
Don't lose faith in God.
Don't grow old. Just grow YOU!

When you give someone your time, you are giving them a portion of your life that you'll never get back.
Your time is your life. That is why the greatest gift you can give to someone is your time.
Relationships take time and effort, and the best way to spell love is T-I-M-E because the essence of love is not what we think or do or provide for others, but how much we give of ourselves.

God is good all the time!

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Went to see the movie The Last Kiss. Amazing movie! Go and see it, worth your 10 bucks.

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Im suffering from 3 hours of boredom in pharmacology class. And im missing survivor 2Nite at 8.

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Some people sits on the bus as if its a rented car or a cab. Worse part is some of them stinks really bad. Thats not the kind of breakfast i want in the a.m.

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Goodbye Instaclick! Thanks for helping with my bills for over 2 years! Somehow im going to miss all the drama.

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Rainy saturday. So i guess no biking at the peninsula.

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Why do i keep on having dreams about you? I dont get 't.

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My friend adam called that he got a free ticket to mariah carey concert 2Nite. With sean paul. Im not a big fan but its free so im going!

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Sincere condolences to father benedict for the passing away of his dad.

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I want to say my humble prayer to a former co worker, jane.

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This thingy seemed not to be working lately.

Black Eyed Peas BEBOT Music Video 1

So here's the version 1. Please make a comment if you like this better for MTV release.

Black Eyed Peas BEBOT Music Video 2

Version 2 of Black Eyed Peas soon to be released Bebot music video. Please make a comment and compare it to the version 1.

Pain

Wendy's

wendy's.. you bring back memories.

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My mom was so happy about the cell phone i sent her. She got it last Nite. Thanks shing for the shipment. Hehe! My mom is back to her texting groove again.