PhotoHunt#66 Technology In China

When it comes to high technology, China always gets them. One good example is the MagLev train, the fastest train in the world. The MagLev runs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Longyang Road station. The travel took us less than 8 minutes on this train when it could have been almost an hour.

MagLev train is touted to achieve the speed of 501 km per hour (source: Wikipedia). Want proof? here goes and it was still increasing while I took this pic.

And by the way, the ride was smooth. In fact, much better than the ordinary plane ride.

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Ruby Tuesday#26 More Reds in Overview Park, Bukidnon

More statues from Overview Park, Bukidnon. These are two ladies wearing their traditional costumes while pounding rice the traditional way.

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2009 CNN Hero the Year: Efren Penaflorida, Jr.,

Congratulations to Efren Penaflorida, Jr. for winning the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year! You made us truly proud. You are an inspiration to our country and people. I pray that your kind will grow in numbers. You reminded us all that we don't need to wait for Superman to make a difference to the world and to help others live better lives. You also reminded us that we don't need to be in politics to actually start something to help improve the lives of others; that change do not start from others but from our own selves.

Click here to see the video of Efren Penaflorida Jr.'s acceptance speech.

Music Monday#30 Crazy For You by Madonna

This is my all-time favorite song of Madonna and this is the first time I have seen this video of her concert while singing this song so I am using this youtube video for Music Monday (credit to mlakat74)

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Sunday Stealing#22 The Party Mummy Meme

Today we ripped this meme off a blogger named Sarah at the blog Lady Mama. She states that Party Mummy (she did not provide a link) insisted she do the meme. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

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Sunday Stealing: The Party Mummy Meme

1. Name someone with the same birthday as you.
Rosa Rosal, an award-winning Filipino actress of the 50s and 60s. She is quite well-known for her charitable works and has been with Red Cross for several decades now.

2. Where was your first kiss?
Parking lot LOL!

3. Have you ever hit someone of the opposite sex? If yes, why?
When I was a kid, yes. Some boy was teasing me.

4. Have you ever sung in front of a large number of people? When?
Yes, I was a choir member but the last time we sang was years ago.

5. What's the first thing you notice about your preferred sex?
Smile, eyes and then, character.

6. What really turns you off?
Arrogant, snooty and fussy people.

7. What is your biggest mistake?
Letting somebody intimidate me.

8. Have you ever hurt yourself on purpose?
Never.

9. Say something totally random about yourself.
I love cats. I have a mole on my face.

10. Has anyone ever said you looked like a celebrity?
Hmm..not yet.

11. Do you still watch kiddie movies or TV shows?
Sometimes.

12. Are you comfortable with your height?
Yes, am fine with it.

13. What is the most romantic thing someone of the preferred sex has done for you?
Gave me a gift made by his own hands.

14. When do you know it's love?
When thinking of the future with him always in it.

15. What's something that really annoys you?
People who look down on others and people who take advantage of others.

Photo Hunt#65 Birds of Jurong Bird Park, Singapore

Jurong Bird Park is a 20-hectare landscaped bird park located at Jurong Hill, Singapore. It is considered the world's largest bird park in terms of numbers of birds and the world's second largest bird park in terms of the park area.

There are so much to see in Jurong Bird Park, here are some of those:

Pretty in pink Carribean flamingoes looking so elegant while walking on stilts.

The waddling but proud penguins are also there.

Precocious lorykeets always attract a lot of admirers.

Birds with the same beaks, flock together in Pelican Cove.

A royal bird all by his lonesome.

And last but not the least, the colorful macaws that look so sweet in this pic.

Watch New Moon Online For Free

Watch New Moon online for free...that thought came to my mind tonight when I saw the long line of people at the cinemas to watch the second installment of the Twilight Series, New Moon. All four cinemas in the mall that I went to had long lines. In fact, all seats were already taken but people were still lining up.

I have been anticipating this day to watch Taylor Lautner, Edward Cullen and Kristen Stewart reprise their respective roles once again. Unfortunately, there were a lot of people who had the same thought. Anyway, I am not giving up yet. I'll try until next week. If can't watch it in movie theaters, for sure, I might try to watch New Moon online for free.

Right now, am sure that the New Moon box office sales are shooting right over the roof. Lucky werewolves and vampires!

God Bless Your Soul, Shaniya Davis

God bless your soul, Shaniya Davis.

I have been reading on the case of Shaniya Davis for days now. The pictures of her showed her smiling and happy like any little girl with a great future still ahead of her but the 5-year old little girl went missing in North Carolina. I was really hoping that she would be found alive but sadly, she was found dead on a forested area near a highway. The poor girl died of asphyxiation and was allegedly raped.

What is more of an aberration for me is that her mother, Antoinette Davis, was charged with trafficking and child abuse involving prostitution in relation to Shaniya Davis' death. The mother offered Shaniya to her boyfriend named Mario McNeill and then, she reported her missing a day after. What kind of mother would do that to any child especially her own daughter? What kind of human being would do that to a little child?

Let us pray for the repose of the soul of Shaniya Davis and may justice prevail as soon as possible.

Dancing With The Stars With No Air

I like the song, No Air by Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown. I like it even more with this amazing dance in Dancing With The Stars. There was just so much raw emotion in the way the dancers did this song; and the ending, how did they do that? Thought Jackie Chan can only do that LOL! However, this time the act came out as sad not funny. Anyway, here's the video of the song.



credit:xxAllieMcGowanxx

Leonids Meteor Showers In The Philippines

Oh, how I wish we don't have these rains nowadays. The prolific Leonids meteor showers are going to visible for two days in the Philippines starting today, November 17 until tomorrow. If only the skies could clear up for these two days. Right now, we have overcast skies and it looks like it will stay for the entire day.

I have never seen a meteor shower in my entire life; that is why I want to see the Leonids. I shall keep hoping.

Ruby Tuesday#25 Reds in Overview Park, Bukidnon

Some of the statues found in Overview Park, Quezon, Bukidnon. The statues of indigenous people was made by Davao artist, Kublai Millan. The park is located along the highway in the town of Quezon and commands a breathtaking view of the Bukidnon province.

More pictures of the Overview Park statues here.

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Music Monday#29 Just Once by James Ingram

I never get tired of this song and I always like James Ingram's songs. This song talks about trying again even if things are not working well. I think, this is how a relationship should be. Trying again and again before giving up. Anyway, this song is part of the soundtrack of the 80s movie, The Last American Virgin.


credit: dayo85, youtube

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Pacquiao Wins A New Title

I was watching the Pacquiao vs Cotto Live Stream at the Globe Service Center just a few minutes ago. Thank goodness for Pacquiao-Cotto free online streaming, I got to watch the fight on real time and the fight is still ongoing on regular TV an hour after the fight.

We all know that Pacquiao is fast but it's always amazing to see him show that he has the speed of lightning and at different weight divisions at that. I can't help but be really impressed at him. I have to hand it to Cotto though, he stood his ground even if his face look all battered and swollen. He was knocked down on the 3rd round but eventually, they reached the 12th round with Manny Pacquiao still throwing punches like a maniac until the referee had to stop the fight. Pacquiao has now won a total of seven titles at seven different weight divisions; he is now a world record holder for that. He now holds Cotto's WBO welterweight belt.

Congrats, Manny Pacquiao!!! Mabuhay ka!! You made us proud again!

Sunday Stealing#21 The Over The Top Meme

Today we ripped this meme off a blogger named Linda (A good friend of ours!) at the blog Are We There Yet??. Linda changed the meme a bit and so did we. She states that Sandy of Traveling Bells passed on the meme with a blog award called the Over the Top Award. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

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Sunday Stealing: The Over the Top Meme

Part One - Describe:

Your hair? Straight, black, shoulder length

Your mother? Hardworking, the wind beneath my wings, giving, patient.

Your father? Disciplinarian, always in a hurry, loves TV

Your favorite food? kare-kare (beef stew), pansit (stir fried noddles)

Your dream last night? None.

Your favorite drink? Nescafe coffee, Coke, Nestle Iced Tea, Rootbeer

Your dream/goal? Tour the world, to have my own small but successful business and to have my own farm and/or beach property.

The room are you in? It has a lot of books and kinda messy:)

Your hobby? I have a lot of hobbies such as: reading, blogging, boxing, tennis, badminton, travel, and photography. Right now, I want to learn about scrapbooking.

Your fear? Losing my loved ones.

Your TV? Sharp TV that is about a decade old and in need of replacement.

Your Pets? We have 5 cats, 2 dogs in the house.

Friends? I see them from time to time but I wish we could see each other more.

Your life? My life is good but I want to make it better.

Your mood? Am in an okay mood right now. Am on my way to playing tennis.

If you're missing someone? Some friends.

Your best friend? My bestfriend is a very good person and sometimes too good that people tend to take advantage of.

Part Two - The Where's?

Where do you want to be in 6 years? I'd like to stay here in this city but able to travel everywhere I want to.

Where were you last night? Home after having dinner in Mang Inasal, a barbecue restaurant, with family.

Where did you grow up? We kept moving but mostly, I spent my formative years in Davao City.

One place that I go to over and over? Recently, China. I'd like to return to Palawan, USA and Australia someday though.

Your favorite place to eat out? Anywhere, am not choosy.

Wish list items? Laptop preferably Vaio, iPod, free plane to ticket anywhere in Europe, new pair of rubber shoes preferably Nike or Converse, new luggage bag (any brand will do)

Last time you laughed? Yesterday

Last time you cried? The other day

Part Three - The What's?

Something that you aren't? Selfish and am no Carrie Prejean.

Last thing you did? Sleep and before that, I went searching for the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto fight free live streaming link online.

What are you wearing? Right now, houseclothes.

Something you're not wearing? Shoes

Your favorite store? None, am not that choosy but I find the variety of products being sold in Walmart and Target amazing.

PhotoHunt#64 Music At Overview Park, Bukidnon

These are the statues scattered all over the Overview Park in Quezon, Bukidnon Province. The statues which portray the indigenous people of the Bukidnon province were made by well-known Davao sculptor, Kublai Millan. A lot of the statues are playing indigenous musical instruments while playing, singing and dancing.

Black Friday Ads and Pacquiao-Cotto Fight

Nowadays, while shoppers are going crazy looking for black Friday ads for their pre-Christmas shopping, sports enthusiasts are going gaga looking for the Pacquiao-Cotto fight free live streaming.

Since am not much of a shopper myself, my priority right now is to look for a free live streaming of the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto fight rather than finding good black friday ads 2009 online.

Miguel Cotto is looking good but my bet is on Manny Pacquiao. Go Manny!

The Pacquiaos' Thirst For Fame

Don't get me wrong in this. I am a big admirer of Manny Pacquiao, the boxer. These are just my observations.

We all know that Manny Pacquiao is a news magnet but nobody can say that his mother, Dionesia Pacquiao is not lacking some attention for herself too.

While Manny Pacquiao was busy training for his fight this weekend against Miguel Cotto , his mother was busy shooting her first film, Ang Tanging Pamilya, with costars Ai-ai delas Alas and Joseph Estrada. While Manny Pacquiao has become a major endorser of several advertisements, his mother who is fondly called Aling Dionesia has done the rounds of several TV stations for interviews and even did some dance number productions. While Manny Pacquiao is going to grace the covers of Time Magazine's November 16 issue, Dionesia Pacquiao would be busy promoting her first movie, Ang Tanging Pamilya.

Aling Dionesia was never the silent lady behind the man who is now touted as the best pound for pound boxer in the world. Long before the Pacman has become a household name internationally, his mother has always caught the attention of media because while Manny was fighting on the canvas against his opponent, some paparrazzi would be there right beside his mother while she was fervently praying her rosary in her bedroom as the fight was going on. In her interviews, she was honest as engaging in her answers to the extent that she would sometimes show off and tell the jewelries and gifts given to her by her beloved son and/or his wife.

I find it quite strange for Aling Dionesia to pursue this kind of attention because there were times that it seemed she was just being made fun of. It's a good thing that she's enjoying herself though; probably, more so now that she's already in the movies albeit with a weird make-up on.

It's not surprising then that Manny Pacquiao seems also determined to get his share of fame not only from his illustrious boxing career but also, in pursuing his political ambitions. The thirst for fame runs in the blood, after all.

Ruby Tuesday#24 Something Red In Hongkong

We found these floating statues in a pond in Kowloon Park, Hongkong. There was a festival and these are supposed to be statues of the Chinese legends of that festival. They really look beautiful while floating on a pond during the night and a lot of people were taking pictures.

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Music Monday#28 Michael Jackson: Dangerous

I watched Michael Jackson’s This Is It last week. It was amazing. The concert would have been a fantastic show if it went through. The King of Pop delivered even while he was practicing. Anyway, I want to watch that documentary film again anytime soon. In the meantime, am watching Michael Jackson’s music videos on youtube. Here’s one of my favorite songs by Michael Jackson, Dangerous.



credit:youtube video by Erkal

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Sunday Stealing#20 The Strange Question Meme Part 2

Today we ripped this meme off a blogger named Leo Maccool at the blog Butch Girlcat. It's a 50 question meme, so we decided do it in two parts. Today is Part 2. She explains that she stole meme from the ever-fabulous GREG. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

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Sunday Stealing: The Strange Question Meme, Part 2

26. What color is your watch?
Silver

27. What do you think of when you hear “Australia”?
Vast expanse of Land, Sydney Opera House, beautiful country

28. Would you strip for money?
Never

29. Do you go in a fast food place or just hit the drive thru?
I go in the fast food

30. What is your favorite number?
4, 8

31. Who’s the last person you talked to on the phone?
A friend of my mother

32. Any plans today?
Play tennis and afterwhich, just rest. My cough is still bad.

33. In how many states have you lived?
I don't live in the US but was able to visit 20 or 21 states when I visit the said country.

34. Biggest annoyance right now?
Not being able to do what I plan because of restrictions

35. Last song listened to?
Arisong by HwangBo (South Korean singer)

36. Can you say the alphabet backwards?
No, but I'd like to try that.

37. Do you have a maid service clean your house?
No, it would be nice to have one though.

38. Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time?
My Adidas rubber shoes. I am thinking of buying another pair though preferably, Converse rubber shoes.

39. Are you jealous of anyone?
Yes.

40. Is anyone jealous of you?
Nah, I don't think so.

41. Do you love anyone?
Yes, of course.

42. Do any of your friends have children?
Yes.

43. What do you usually do during the day?
Work, work, work.

44. Do you hate anyone that you know right now?
Nope.

45. Do you use the word hello daily?
Yes.

46. What color is your car?
No car, I commute but if I have one, it'll be apple green or something with a unique color.
47. What size wedding ring do you wear?

48. Are you thinking about someone right now?
Yes.

49. Have you ever been to Six Flags?
Yes.

50. How did you get your worst scar?
Bitten by a dog.

PhotoHunt#63 Military

I saw this parade with some military personnel participants and I just have to take pictures. Good thing, my camera was with me at that time.

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National Blog Posting Month

I promised to myself that I shall try to post daily here in this blog. So, when I saw National Blog Posting Month in another blog, I thought it as perfect timing for me. Though there are times I get lazy doing this, I always try to push myself harder to do this on daily basis. Surprisingly, once I get started, it just flows. So, this is another challenge for me.

Trips And Souvenirs

I had a nice surprise when a friend came by my desk this morning. She gave me an Eiffel Tower keychain and a refrigerator magnet with a picture of the Colloseum on it. She just came from her Europe trip and those two items were her souvenirs for me. It was too bad that we were quite busy with our monthly reports today that we were not able to talk much. I did not expect those souvenirs though as I know that her trip was an expensive one and souvenirs can be quite expensive if you do not know where and what to look for. This is why I felt thankful that she remembered to give me some souvenirs from her trip.

I remember our Australian trip several years ago. It was such a memorable and a dream come true trip for me but when it came to buying our souvenirs, we asked around for the best and most affordable souvenir stores before we finalized buying our souvenirs from Australia. As we usually buy souvenirs for our friends and families during our travels, we decided to just pool our money together to buy some souvenirs for our common friends. We bought some keychains for them. On the other hand, I bought two souvenir bags with aboriginal symbols on it and an Australian cap. I gave one of the bags to my mother and the other one, for my personal use. One of my friends bought t-shirts as souvenirs and the other one, bought an Australian boomerang.

I had so much fun with our Australian trip with my friends that we promised to return someday and hopefully, we can stay longer and do more sight-seeing.

With Or Without PageRank

I am confused with this blog’s pagerank. I tried checking its pagerank and I learned it was zero but when I checked pinaylighterside.blogspot.com, which was its former name, the page rank was two. So, now am wondering which is which because both URLs, the pinaylighterside.com and pinaylighterside.blogspot.com is one and the same.

Missing Litratong Pinoy

The photography meme, Litratong Pinoy, is having a one-month hiatus this month to do some changes in their website. This meme usually goes up on Thursdays and I usually prepare my entry every Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning. It has become a routine for me for more than a year now and right now, I am missing it. I am thinking of finding another meme for Thursday but I don't feel it's right to do it. I'll just post some photos to compensate for the empty space that Litratong Pinoy meme has left for the meantime. Come back later to see the photos.

Ruby Tuesday#23 Wakeboarding At CamSur Watersports Complex

This is my first try in wakeboarding. I did it last August 2009 in CamSur Waterports Complex in Naga City, Camarines Sur. It was a blast even if my red helmet kept getting skewed I could not almost see where I was going. I would like to try it again and preferably during daytime.

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Music Monday #27 SS501's Love Like This

I am a sucker for dance and upbeat songs. A lot of times I don't care much for the lyrics as long as the song has a good rhythm. This is a good example of that, SS501's new song, Love Like This.

I started watching this music video out of curiosity because I want to know how Kim Hyun Joong looks nowadays after recovering from a bout of H1N1 virus infection. He looks well now and cute (as always) but he still needs to gain a bit more weight. Seems like Korean celebrities like themselves stick thin, I think. Anyway, here's the music video of SS501's Love Like This. Have fun!

credit:shirbogirl,youtube

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Sunday Stealing#19 The Strange Question Meme

Today we ripped this meme off a blogger named Leo Maccool at the blog Butch Girlcat. It's a 50 question meme, so we decided do it in two parts. Today is Part 1. She explains that she stole meme from the ever-fabulous GREG.But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Cheers to all us thieves!

Sunday Stealing: The Strange Question Meme, Part 1

1. What is the color of your toothbrush?
Maroon and white

2. Name one person who made you smile today.
Mary Ann, because of her rants. I mean, how can somebody send text message a mile long ranting in the early in the morning.

3. What were you doing at 8 am this morning?
I was on my way to the Chinese cemetery with my family to visit our dead relatives.

4. What were you doing 45 minutes ago?
Just arrived home and was doing some cleaning around the house.

5. What is your favorite candy bar?
None.

6. Have you ever been to a strip club?
Yes.
7. What is the last thing you said aloud?

8. What is your favorite ice cream? How to choose?
Selecta or Magnolia. I just choose what gets my fancy.

9. What was the last thing you had to drink?
Water. Cold water.

10. Do you like your wallet?
Kinda.

11. What was the last thing you ate?
Red Ribbon's White Forest. Yuuuuuuumy!

12. Have you bought any new clothing items this week?
I was planning to buy denim jeans or maong but I can't find something that I like.

13. The last sporting event you watched?
Boxing on TV

14. What is your favorite flavor of popcorn?
Cheese.

15. Who is the last person you sent a text message to?
Mary Ann, my friend.

16. Ever go camping?
Yes

17. Do you take vitamins daily?
Nope

18. Do you go to church every Sunday?
I try to.

19. Do you have a tan?
I am perpetually tan coz I'm brown-skinned.

20. Do you prefer Chinese food over pizza?
Both.

21. Do you drink your soda with a straw?
Sometimes, sometimes not

22. What did your last text message say?
I said, "Talk to your cousin about your problems. He might be able to help you."

23. What are you doing tomorrow?
Hopefully, play badminton or get to the gym to burn all the calories I've had today.

24. Favorite color?
It actually depends on my mood. Nowadays, I like black.

25. Look to your left; what do you see?
My messy wall cabinet.