Christmas gifts!

Yesterday morning, the first thing that came to my mind were the gifts I would have to buy for my team mates. I saw this cute calendar in a ceramic stand in Papemel' about 2 weeks ago. Though, back then I thought it's too early to buy 'em, and since that I don't have the budget for that yet. But then I've already decided that would be the best gift for my officemates. 'Coz I'd like to give something that would be useful. Since last week, we've started recieving gifts from some of my team mates. One gave us a handrest for your wrist, it's like a soft gel-filled pad which is really a comfy while moving your pc mouse. The other one gave us a large mug, which comes handy for coffee and bread breaks wherein you dip bread pieces in a hot coffee, yummy. (",)

Unfortunately just after a few days, I went back to the same store in Glorietta only to find out that they only have 2 pieces left. I need about 19 pieces. Good thing Mike stayed over and yesterday morning he thought of calling Papemel' branches to check where there could still be products available. We found our luck, only one store out of about 5 still have enough. After taking our lunch, we checked out SM centerpoint, and there I bought enough. Though the sales lady said they do not print names on them. I was surprised, and I said the one in Glorietta said they personalise their calendar and print names for free. Then they said they don't know how to. I was upset. Then we went to Glorietta, supposedly only to look for Mike's gift for his officemate at Starbucks, 'cause unbelievably there's no Starbucks at SM Centerpoint. Good thing was, I decided to check out Papemel' at Glorietta because I forgot to include Cars who is a team mate of mine who just got married and she is currently on leave. Sadly, they have nothing left but a calendar poster. I just decided to buy one for her when she gets back in January. And unexpectedly, the store agreed to personalise and print names on my 'lil gifts even if we didn't buy it from them. It's really nice to know that there are still those that really provide excelent customer service, and the lady who assisted us was friendly and accomodating. She should get promoted at once. Hehehe... (",) After 30 minutes, after checking some stores in a very crowded mall, we claimed the items and had our early dinner at KFC.

When we got home, we noticed that it would be so plain putting the items on the ussual Papemel' paper bag. I remembered that we still have some "bayong" bags left over from our advertising project, and with spare paper twines with Mike's help we manage to make quite impressive packaging for my 'lil gifts. I'm satisfied with the result. (",)

I'd like to end today's blog with this quote by Kahlil Gibran: "Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need."

Have a happy holidays everyone!

Team Building in Tagaytay / My new phone!

As promised, here are some pictures taken during our team building in Tagaytay. Last Friday, we headed to the south to get some fresh air and to recondition ourselves from a stressful week. And yeah, we really had a week-off full of fun. (",) Though we didn't spend much time 'coz we went home at about 2pm the next day.

Some more Team building pics...

It was Saturday, the day I won't forget! Because that was the day I got my precious phone! (",) hehehe... my P910i! It's really cool to have one. I highly recommend that phone 'coz you could do a lot of things as well as creating and opening MS-word and MS-Excel and powerpoint as well. Plus it's got a cool cam and bigger screen compared to my previous P800 phone. Later that day, Mike and I went to Powerplant (though it's raining really hard) to try some mp3 downloads, I bought 3 songs for 50 pesos each (about $1.00). Sony Ericsson showed its prowess when it comes to sound quality, I really am more than satisfied with that. Then we had some burgers and onion rings at Brother's, yum yum... a burger (big brother burger) is enough to get you bloated, if yer not in a super starving state you could even share one piece w/ a friend or two.

After that we went ahead to G3 to buy some charms for my new phone... hehehe (",) I told ya'll, I really made plans for my phone way ahead... (",) I bought this cool silver crown with blue accent, and a "B" pendant at Jo's (it's this totally awasome botique in G3 selling charms) it really goes well with p910i's color. I love that store, though I must admit cool stuff's aren't always cheap. And now, my phone's all made up, hehehe... (",)

Tagaytay!

I'm currently spending my weekend in Tagaytay right now with my team from Sykes. We really are enjoying our stay to wind up from 4 days of taking calls. You read it right, 4 days 'coz they've just changed our sched and instead of goin' to work for 9hours in 5 days, we are only required to go to work 4 days in a week but it would be for 11hours instead. It's better in a way 'coz we'll have more time to rest during the weekend. We'll be goin' home tomorrow or should I say later 'coz it's past five in the morning already. 'ope we could still roam around later and buy some pasalubong. The place we're stayin' at is cozy - though I must admit that the place is kinda creepy. Yeah, and they say that there are ghost around here... woohoo... O'well I'll be loading some pix soon, and tell you guys more 'bout our team building. Ciao!

I'm back!

Whew! Been a long time since I've last set foot on my blog. Haha, and now I'm back! (",) I am so happy with how my life's going right now and I would like to thank God for all those blessings He's given me. First, I already have a job. Yup. My first job ever, which is not what I expected I would end up with; though, I find it more rewarding since that I was able to survive and even get commended with incentives.. hehe... (",)

Sometimes though, I've been thinking about just putting up my own small biz. Hmmm, but I dunno yet what kind of--- but that's what I think of doing right now, after I quit my work. It's not that I'm not happy with my company right now, it's just that I'd like to follow where my thought is leading me - or rather my heart is leading me. Like what Mike use to tell me, that I'm good in handling money... am I? (",) haha... Kiddin' aside, yeah, I'm more of a boss rather than an employee. Somebody's brow might be raisin' right now... whoah! (",)

I'm excited about my P910i... been like ages... (",) I actually have plans already 'bowt my soon to be phone , gonna transfer all my pic files and buy a couple of cool charms Mike and I saw at g3.

O'well I think my next update would be when I have my p9 already... (",) Oh, and might also load some pix with my office mates... (",)

sHoUtOuTs tew: Louise ~~ Anne ~~ Sai ~~ Jay ~~ Nancy ~~ and all of my cool friends @ sykes... ciao! ("o)

Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise?

After calling off her engagement with actor Chris Klein recently whom she's been dating for five years, Katie Holmes is now the official girlfriend of Tom Cruise -- who was previously married to Mimi Rogers and Nicole Kidman, and dated Penelope Cruz for several years.

The 42-year-old Tom and Katie, 26, were first photographed together in Rome last month. Their relationship, which was earlier announced by their publicists, has caught the tinseltown by storm.

Tom is undeniably in the heavens as he gushes over Katie on "Oprah" -- "I can't be cool. I can't be laid-back," an excited Tom said Monday during a taped appearance on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." "Something happened and I want to celebrate it."

A blushing Tom got down on his knees and repeatedly jumped up on the couch like a kid, saying that his feelings for Holmes was "beyond cool." "I'm going to discuss it with her." "Honestly, I haven't (had this kind of feelings before)."

Later in the show, Cruise went backstage to bring out Holmes, who was quoted in Seventeen magazine last fall as saying she grew up wanting to marry the "Risky Business" star. "I'm glad I was a big dreamer," she told Winfrey.

Cruise, who will star in Steven Spielberg's "War of the Worlds" next month, filled in some details about how they met: "I admire her and I thought I wanted to meet her -- so I called her," he said. He also mentioned memorable events in their romance, including a motorcycle ride on the beach and surprising Holmes in Rome by covering her hotel room in rose petals. "I'm a romantic. I love that stuff," he said.

And as expected many have expressed doubts about the couple's real intentions. People and Us Weekly magazines have both published polls showing that over 60 percent of respondents believe the relationship is a publicity stunt.

Meanwhile, Katie Holmes who starred as Joey in "Dawson's Creek," has an upcoming blockbuster of her own, "Batman Begins." Lucky girl!


Source:
www.cnn.com (story)(image:AP Photo)
et.tv.yahoo.com (story and image)

Brooke 'In Row' With Co-star

Former EastEnders star Michael French has walked out on West End Musical Chicago after a reported bust-up with co-star Brooke Shields.The actor - who played hunky David Wicks in the soap - quit just hours before her debut.

A statement by his agent said: "He has been in the show for a while and felt it was time to do something else. "There was no clash with Brooke Shields. If you want to resign, you can resign whenever you want." But a different picture emerged from show insiders at London's Adelphi Theatre. Matters came to a head when the 42-year-old actor was reportedly overheard making catty comments about Brooke, who plays sexy Roxie. "He was complaining all through rehearsals about Brooke and he was vocal and absolutely rude," a source told the Daily Mail. "Brooke's as nice as they come and she heard everything French was saying."

French, who left the soap in 1996, was due to appear opposite her in the role of seedy lawyer Billy Flynn. Understudy Simon Breen will now stand in for him. Brooke didn't let it affect her and trod the boards with confidence, strutting her way through the show's big numbers such as All That Jazz and We Both Reached For The Gun. She follows the likes of Denise Van Outen, Jennifer Ellison and Claire Sweeney to play the sexy lead role.

Source / Images: Sky Showbiz

Kapuso will send it's "SUGO" very soon!

Brace yourself for another original fantaserye only from GMA Kapuso soon. “Sugo” will lift spirits and maybe even a few eyebrows.

Matinee idol, Richard Guietterez plays the highly challenging, leading man role. His new leading lady, pretty Taiwanese actress, Joe Chien will be working with cute Richard for long tapings to come.

There has been chemistry this early on and the team up is well working for the two. Joe finds Richard hot... and vice versa.

Sugo revolves around a legend that in a hidden labyrinth deep in a Philippine mountain range, an ancient tribal mummy is buried. Apo Apo Abukay was once a powerful chieftain who abused his magical powers. He lies at rest, just waiting for the right person to bring him to life again.

The shadows also whisper that in every generation, there is a girl whose blood shall be the key to awaken Apo Apo Abukay. She who brings him to life shall have immense dark powers. This key, it is said, shall come from the line of Apo Abukay’s wife. They are called the BINHIL-AN.

Standing in the way of Apo Apo Abukay’s awakening are the KARAG-AYAN. It is their mission is to kill the key and prevent Apo Abukay from coming to life again. For many generations and through many eras they have always succeeded…until now.

And so begins the story of Sugo, GMA’s latest venture into the tele-fantasya genre which guarantees an action-packed adventure that will keep you at the edge of your seat.

Many decades are encompassed as the story of the first Sugo and the first Key are brought to the fore. The tale will take you into the heart of the deep mountains… and across the ocean to mystic China.

SUGO will take viewers on a wondrous journey filled with mystery and action. In it, Richard Gutierrez steps into the roles of Miguel and Amante. They are twins -- one becomes the gatekeeper and slayer, the other becomes the protector of the key. Raised separately they are unaware of each other’s existence.

Joining him as Mei Li is Taiwan star Joe Chen (Joanne Zheng Zhi Qiao) who appeared in the popular Chinovelas My MVP Valentine and A Promise of Love at the Dolphin Bay, both of which were aired by GMA.

The cast of Sugo reads like a Who’s Who in the entertainment industry. Not the least of them are Lorna Tolentino as Amelia, a direct descendant of Karag-ayan who marries a descendant of the Binhil-an; Ronaldo Valdez as Arando, the labyrinth’s gatekeeper; Leo Martinez as Father Francis, who teaches Miguel all he knows about the art of war, and Gardo Versoza in his big return to the small screen as Apo Apo Abukay, the evil chieftain that lies in restless slumber. The younger set includes Chynna Ortaleza, Paolo Contis, JC de Vera, and Julie Anne Lee.

Catch SUGO when it airs on GMA… and find yourself in the middle of an ageless war between those that would protect the world, and those that would destroy it.


Source: igma.tv / TTV
Images: igma.tv

Typhoon to hit the country today!

Typhoon Dante, (international name Typhoon Nesat), was found near the Philippine area of responsibility and is expected to hit the country today before sunrise.

The typhoon was located 1,700 kilometers, eastern part of the Philippines. Luzon and Metro Manila is expected to experience rains tomorrow. But typhoon Dante could possibly shift right and head towards Taiwan.The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration cleared that despite the typhoon, the country is not yet completely experiencing the rainy season.

iGMA.tv News 2005-06-02 2:22 PM

Support the Renewable Energy Bill

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CEU SCORPIONS!

Here are some pictures of CEU Scorpions Cheering Squad of S.Y. 2004-2005.

(Look for me!)








(Our Cheerleader: Ate Angie... I wish you all the best in life!)


Go Scorpions!!!

ABMCB-4A Graduation

As promised, here are some of the pictures I have of our Sampaguita Interlude / Baccalaureate and Graduation day ceremony.

(Just before the Baccalaureate Mass at the Librada Avelino Auditorium: from left, Ayi, Julie, Anne, Me, and Jef)
*Mhaan is currently with ABS-CBN Interactive, I forgot her position but it has something to do with e-mail correspondence.

(With Cathy Copaway of ABMCB-4B after the Sampaguita Interlude)
*Cathy is currently with Convergys as a part of the reqruitment team.

(During our Graduation Day at the Manila Hotel: with Direk Ed Villarante, a dedicated and sincere professor, I'll never forget what you've taught us as well as your wise advices)

(During our Graduation Day at the Manila Hotel: with Mrs. Rosanna Lucero, my English prof and the mother of SELAMS and CEU Cheering Squad. Teaching and "winning" is really her passion. She is also a very good stage actress.)

(During our Graduation Day at the Manila Hotel: from left, Ayi, Theena, Julie, Mhaan, Jed, Jef, Me, Genna, Hestia, and Abbie.)
*Hestia is currently with Daksh, as a call center agent.
*Abbie I suppose is with ZOE network.

Secret of longest marriage is saying 'sorry'

A British couple who hold the world record for the longest marriage said Wednesday their success was down to a glass of whisky, a glass of sherry and the word "sorry."

Percy and Florence Arrowsmith married on June 1, 1925 and will celebrate their 80th anniversary Wednesday.

The Guinness World Records said Tuesday the couple held the title for the longest marriage and also for the oldest married couple's aggregate age.

"I think we're very blessed," Florence, 100, told the BBC. "We still love one another, that's the most important part."

Asked for their secret, Florence said you must never be afraid to say "sorry."

"You must never go to sleep bad friends," she said, while Percy, 105, said his secret to marital bliss was just two words: "yes dear."

The couple have three children, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren and are planning a party soon.

"I like sherry at lunch time and whisky at night and I'm looking forward very much to my party," said Florence.


Source:
Yahoo News

MISS CANADA CROWNED MISS UNIVERSE 2005

Miss CANADA, Natalie Glebova CROWNED MISS UNIVERSE 2005 DURING LIVE NBC TELECAST on May 30th at Bangkok, Thailand -This evening, during one of the year's most exciting live television events, a star-studded panel of judges chose Natalie Glebova, Miss Canada, as MISS UNIVERSE 2005.

The 23-year-old delegate from Toronto was crowned at the conclusion of the 54th Annual broadcast on NBC LIVE from Bangkok, Thailand. Natalie Glebova is a model and motivational speaker to grade school and high school students.


Miss Universe 2005 was chosen by an international judging panel which included: Queer Eye for the Straight Guy's Carson Kressley; Executive Producer of NBC hit shows including "Friends" and "Joey," Kevin Bright; "Days of Our Lives" star, Bryan Dattilo; Vice President, Global Cosmetics and Marketing, Procter & Gamble, Anne Martin; Hair Stylist to the stars, Louis Licari; World-Renowned Chef and former Bangkok resident, Jean Georges Vongerichten; Danish Model Heidi Albertsen, Supermodel Cassie Lewis; Telemundo Latin Superstar, Mario Cimarro; Model and Former Miss Ukraine Universe, Alexandra Nikolayenko; Executive Vice President, Director, Boon Rawd Brewery Co., Ltd, Chutinant "Nidnoi" Bhirombhakdi and Miss Universe 1988 from Thailand, Porntip "Bui" Nakhirunkanok Simon. Access Hollywood's Nancy O'Dell and Billy Bush, hosted the worldwide event.

Throughout the two-hour event, the delegates competed in three categories, swimsuit, evening gown and interview. During these competitions the "Top Five" finalists were selected before the crowning. Jennifer Hawkins, Miss Universe 2004, crowned her successor at the conclusion of the two-hour primetime telecast, before an estimated worldwide viewing audience of more than 600 hundred million in over 180 countries.


Final Results:

First Runner Up: Miss Puerto Rico, Cynthia Olavarria will assume the duties of MISS UNIVERSE 2005 if the titleholder for some reason cannot fulfill her responsibilities.

Second Runner Up: Miss Dominican Republic, Renata Sone

Rest of Top Five: Miss Mexico, Laura Elizondo; Miss Venezuela, Monica Spear; Miss Peru, Debora Sulca

Rest of Top Ten: Miss Latvia, Ieva Kokorevica; Miss Switzerland, Fiona Hefti; Miss USA, Chelsea Cooley; Miss Israel, Elena Ralph;

National Costume Award: Miss Thailand, Chananporn Rosjan. Chosen by a local panel of judges during a two-hour telecast in Bangkok, Thailand for the delegate who displayed her country's pride and spirit best in costume.

Congeniality Award: U.S. Virgin Islands, Tricia Homer. The award reflects the respect and admiration of the delegate's peers, who voted for her as the most congenial, charismatic and inspirational participant.

Photogenic Award: Miss Philippines, Gionna Cabrera. The general public voted on www.nbc.com for the delegate who exemplifies beauty through the lens of a camera.

Sponsors of MISS UNIVERSE 2005 include Mikimoto, "Official Jewelry" sponsor, Preciosa Crystal, "Official Crystal Award;" Tadashi Fashions, "Official Fashion" sponsor; " Farouk Systems, "Official Haircare" sponsor, NINA Shoes, "Official Fashion Footwear," The School for Film and Television and CoverGirl, "Official Cosmetic" sponsor.

The Miss Universe Organization, producers of the MISS UNIVERSE, MISS USA and MISS TEEN USA competitions, is a Donald J. Trump and NBC partnership. Utilizing its global grass roots infrastructure, the Miss Universe Organization is committed to increasing HIV/AIDS Awareness by focusing on women's health and reproductive issues. By forging relationships with organizations committed to research and education, such as the Global Health Council, Gods Love We Deliver and the United Nations Population Fund's Face-to-Face Campaign, Miss Universe is armed to impact women today.

Source:
Miss Universe Official Site

Arnold Vegafria blacklisted by GMA 7

You might be wondering, just who is this Arnold Vegafria?

Briefly now: He’s a talent scout/manager who once tried in vain to create a stir when he fought with Regal Matriarch Mother Lily over what he called was his alaga Dina Bonnevie’s "right" to the role of "the other woman" in one of the Mano Po movies. That guy must have reeled from that head-on collision with one of the haligi of the industry.

And now, guess who the guy is "colliding" with – yes, GMA 7, another haligi of the entertainment industry.

Last Sunday, one Bianca King, who claimed to be a talent of the guy, was on The Buzz taking issue against GMA for taking her out of Sugo, a new GMA TV series, for, according to her, "no reason at all," that’s why she’s feeling bad (masama ang loob).

The truth, according to somebody in defense of GMA, is that – okay, okay – GMA didn’t give Bianca the role prepared for her and that because the outcome of her acting workshop was not good.

"Why would we risk putting her in the TV series, only to waste money and footage later on because of her bad acting?" said the GMA defender.

This brings to mind the million-peso worth of wasted footage of the long-delayed ABS-CBN fantaserye Panday when, during a preview of the rushes, it was discovered that Melissa Ricks, cast as the wife of Panday (played by Jericho Rosales), didn’t "fit" the role so well (that’s a euphemism for, well, not-so-satisfactory performance).

"If you were in our place," added the GMA defender, "would you want to gamble with millions especially at a time like this when money is hard?"

Yes, Bianca King’s case is an isolated one, meaning it doesn’t have anything to do at all with the protracted network war (even if some people are desperately trying to draw a connection to it).

"The truth," according to the GMA defender, "is that GMA indeed has an issue of unprofessionalism against Arnold Vegafria, particularly regarding Jay-R who happens to have a contract with GMA even before he got Arnold Vegafria as manager. Arnold Vegafria has bungled up his talent-handling job with GMA several times. We have news for him: GMA is soon filing a case against him with the PAMI (Professional Artists Managers, Inc.)."

Jay-R reportedly complained that he isn’t getting "fair" treatment from GMA.

"Unfortunately," added the GMA defender, "Jay-R has an existing contract with GMA and he better follow it until its expiration, or else... Marami nang sabit si Jay-R dahil sa kanyang manager."

Because of its unpleasant encounter with the guy, GMA has decided to blacklist Arnold Vegafria.

"GMA is not inclined to do business with him," concluded the GMA defender, "and that’s bad for the talents he’s handling. Sorry na lang sila."


Source:
FUNFARE by Ricardo F. Lo
The Philippine Star 05/31/2005

Guess who's playing next as Roxie Hart

Brooke Shields, turning 40 next month, has signed up to play the vampish character of Roxie Hart for nine weeks. The said character from Chicago the Musical was previously portrayed by Renee Zelwegger in the movie version. As for the stage play, the show has been running for nearly seven-and-a-half years in the city, and during that time has often cast big stars to boost the box office.

The demanding schedule will place Brooke, former wife of tennis ace Andre Agassi, to perform the two-and-a-half hour all-singing, all-dancing role eight times a week.

And the show's bosses are clearly impressed with her in rehearsals.

A spokesman for Chicago said: "She is going to bring some great pizzazz, sex appeal and excitement to the part.

"Brooke has an amazing star quality and looks absolutely fantastic."

For those of you who doesn't know, this is not her first stage appearance. Brooke Shields has previously appeared in Cabaret, The Exonerated, Grease and last year Wonderful Town in New York. For a bit of history, Brooke shot to fame in 1981 aged just 12 when she played a child prostitute in "Pretty Baby". She is also known for her role in the sexy cult movie The "Blue Lagoon", also seen in “Endless Love,” “The Weekend,” “The Bachelor” and “King of the Gypsies.” She also won an American Comedy Award for a guest appearance on “Friends,” which led to her hit series “Suddenly Susan.”

Her run kicks off at London's Adelphi Theatre on 26 April and Brooke will perform in the 2 1/2 hour show, eight times a week. (Whew!) The current cast will continue, aside from Josefina Gabrielle’s Roxie, after Shields starts in the role. Anna Montanaro will play Velma (although Charley Izabella King takes over May 7), Michael French will be Billy Flynn, and Robert Hands will play Amos. 'Wish I could grab a ticket.

I just wonder, can they beat ABMCB-4A's version? O'well. Break a leg!


Resources:
http://www.ananova.com
http://www.playbill.com

Photograph:
Getty Images
http://www.rediff.com

Superman Returns

Superman will return on the big screen on June 30 of 2006 after a long rest!!! Though, it's been rumored that summer of 2005 would be a tentative release date which will coincide with the release of Batman 5.

This project has sometimes been referred to in the past as "Superman Reborn" and "Superman Lives", but that whole "death of Superman" plot is now being thrown out, so the title will be something else. Somewhat echoing the title of 2005's Batman Begins, the title of this movie is now Superman Returns.

I'll be posting more updates for this movie. So check it out soon.

Credited cast: Brandon Routh as Clark Kent/Superman
Stephan Bender as Clark Kent at 15
Kate Bosworthas as Lois Lane
Marlon Brando as Jor-El (archive footage)
Sam Huntington as Jimmy Olsen
James Karen as Ben Hubbard
Frank Langella as Perry White
James Marsden as Richard White
Kal Penn as Stanford
Parker Posey as Kitty Koslowski
Eva Marie Saint as Martha Kent
Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor

Things that make you go hmmm...

I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer inwaht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae.

The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.

Amzanig huh? Yaeh and I awlyas thought slpeling was ipmorantt.

Life After Graduation

With Jobelle

Julie, Diego, Kimmie, Me, & Jobelle

Here are some pictures taken the day after graduation. We had to go back to school to return our toga and accomplish some papers for our clearance.

I'll really miss hangin' around in school with my classmates and my barkada. Though, I'm excited that I am going to land in a job soon. Wish me luck guys.

Shoutouts to all ABMCB4A! We all did a great job! I'll miss those sleepless nights doing productions; Dr. Cuevas' weird thingies; Ma'am Estonilo's brilliant and fearless ideas and insights; envious sections; and my good friends and barkada.

May God bless us! Go Escolarians!

Harry Potter Book 6!

Just yesterday, Mike and I passed by Bibliarch situated in Glorietta, and a banner caught my attention. It's about the release of Harry Potter book 6, and how to get a reservation for just a thousand bucks. Being a Harry Potter fan, it was such a shame that I've no idea about the 6th book until I saw that notice. That's why I immediately went online to find out more about it. And here are some info about the said book.

The title of book 6 is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, not Harry Potter and the Pillar of Storgé like what has been rumored, and it will be released in bookstores July 16, 2005. Unlike the Order of the Phoenix (book 5), book six will be "quite a bit shorter". Book 6 will present Harry and his friends on their sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and most in his class will be 16 years old.

Did you know that the title was once considered by author J.K. Rowling for the name of book 2, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, which incidentally "holds some very important clues to the ultimate end of the series." She admits "crucial pieces of information" to be revealed in book 6 were actually pulled from that story very early on, as it wasn't the "proper home" for them. The opening chapter, Rowling has stated, is actually reborn from discarded early chapters removed from the first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. We may see a more explicit scene of Voldemort killing Harry's parents.

To read more about the author please click here.

Enchanted Kapuso

Just last week, GMA introduced the original Filipino heroine Darna. And soon, another fantasy series will dominate the air.

Encantadia airing soon on Kapuso network will feature a story about four fairy princesses and the fate of a young woman who will discover a land revealing her true heritage.

Among the talents to bring the characters to life are Dawn Zulueta, Iza Calzado, Karylle, Sunshine Dizon, Diana Zubiri and Dingdong Dantes. Based from few pictures published on GMA's website, Encantadia is such an awesome project with elaborate set and design. The series will be filmed on a sound stage with intricate details of the enchanted land.

Get enchanted this April!

Love Moves In Mysterious Ways

Nina

Who'd have thought this how the pieces fit
You and I shouldn't try even making sense of it
I forgot how we ever came this far,
I believe we had reasons but I don't know what they are,
So I blame it on my heart oh...

[Chorus:]
Love moves in mysterious ways
It's always so surprising
How love appears over the horizon
I love you for the rest of my days
But still it's a mystery
Of how you ever came to me
Which only proves, love moves in mysterious ways

Heaven knows, Love is just a chance we take
We make plans, but then love demands of leap of faith
So hold me close and never ever let me go
'Coz even though we think we know which way the river flows
That's not the way love goes, no..

[Chorus:]
Love moves in mysterious ways
It's always so surprising
How love appears over the horizon
I love you for the rest of my days
But still it's a mystery
Of how you ever came to me
Which only proves, love moves in mysterious ways

Bridge: Like the ticking of the clock, two hearts beat as one
But I'll never understand the way it;s done, oh

[Chorus:]
Love moves in mysterious ways
It's always so surprising
How love appears over the horizon
I love you for the rest of my days
But still it's a mystery
Of how you ever came to me
Which only proves, love moves in mysterious ways

Love moves in mysterious...ways.....

Fallin'

Janno Gibbs

ooh... yeah..

our litle conversation
are turning into little sweet sensation
and they're only getting sweeter everytime

our friendly get togethers
are turning into visions of forever
if i just believe this foolish heart of mine

i can't pretend
that i'm just a friend
'cause i'm thinking maybe we were meant to be

chorus:
i think i'm fallin', fallin' in love with you
and i don't, i don't know what to do
i'm afraid you'd turn away
but i'll say it anyway

coda:
i think i'm fallin... for you
i'm fallin' for you...

whenever we're together
wishing that goodbyes would turn to never
'cause with you is where i'll always wanna be
whenever i'm beside you
all i really wanna do is hold you
no one else but you has meant this much to me

i cant pretend
that i'm just a friend
'cause i'm thinking maybe we were meant to be

repeat chorus 2x

coda 2:
i think i'm fallin'... for you
i'm fallin' for you
i'm fallin', i'm fallin' for you
i'm fallin', i'm fallin for you
and i don't know what to do, yeah
fallin', i'm fallin' for you

Full House

GMA's primetime tv schedule makes me more of a couch potato. I've been really hooked on tv and have no choice but to take my dinner late at night, or take my dinner in my room while watching.

One of GMA's primetime show that I love most is the korea-novela "FULL HOUSE." I really do enjoy watching this series. Wacky and romantic at the same time. Would you believe I've been experiencing the last song syndrome recently. It's the papa bear, mama bear, and baby bear song! O'well, for those of you who are not familiar with "Full House", I have below a short sysnopsis.

After coming back from a trip to China that her friends paid for, Han Ji Eun finds out that they did so only to sell her house while she was away. She returns and finds that the new owner of the house is none other than famous actor Lee Young Jae, whom she happened to meet on her trip.

Circumstances bring Young Jae and Ji Eun into a marriage by contract, making them appear as a couple to the public. Under the terms of the contract, they will be married for 6 months while Ji Eun does all the housework. After 6 months, she will get the house back. Ji Eun finds herself falling for Young Jae, but he loves his childhood friend, Hae Won. Young Jae’s friend, Min Hyuk, also shows an interest in Ji Eun.

Many interesting and amusing things happen to this “couple” throughout their married life that bring them closer together, but will they really become a couple?

Some of the CAST

Han Ji Eun – Song Hye Kyo
She appears to be weak, but she won’t let herself get picked on. Even though she fights with Young Jae all the time, she can’t help but be touched by his obscure kindness. However, she knows that he loves Hae Won and finds it harder and harder to live as his “wife” under such circumstances.


Lee Young Jae – Jung Ji Hoon (Bi)
A popular rising actor in Korea, Young Jae marries Ji Eun because of rumors of his sexuality. Although Young Jae appears to be rough and is mean to Ji Eun, he actually does care about her. He has always liked his childhood friend Hae Won, but he seems to be quite possessive about Ji Eun sometimes.


Kang Hae Won – Han Eun Jung
Young Jae’s childhood friend, who was pursuing Min Hyuk at the beginning of the series. However, she finds herself jealous when Young Jae marries Ji Eun. Min Hyuk points out that she only “wants” him, but doesn’t like him, and she realizes she does not want Young Jae, who has always been by her side, to be taken away from her.


Yoo Min Hyuk – Kim Sung Soo
Young Jae and Hae Won’s friend. He is rich and successful, which means that he has many girls after him. He always takes care of Ji Eun and helps her. He doesn’t want her to be hurt by Young Jae.


SOURCE: igma.tv