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On Blog Leave

Kai — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:45:07 +0000

Hi guys, it’s been a while since my last entry. Got caught up with school stuff, etc. and now, an unexpected incident happened. My mom’s luggage was left inside the taxi cab in Manila. They have forgotten all about her precious luggage in the fact that she’s not with them on their stop to MOA. Things inside her luggage includes: money, clothes, report papers, and her most treasured laptop which was badly needed for her work. I almost cried when she narrated to me of what have happened. I know how bad she feels.

Since she badly needed a laptop and since I felt awful for her, I suggested her to use mine in a couple of months until she could afford to buy a new one. Also, I need to concentrate on my review for the upcoming Nursing Board Examination which will be on July 3 and 4. Having this gadget with me serves as a distraction for me for now, so I just better let my mom have this for a while.

But thinking about it, it’s really hard for me. I’ve been attached online. Like almost everyday, for how many hours, I stay online browsing, blogging, plurking, facebooking, etc. It really makes me sad. I really don’t know if I can bear it. But then again, I have to. It’s for the benefit of both of us.

So friends, I have to tell you that I’m gonna be on Blog Leave starting now until I can have my laptop back. My CBS family, I have to say sorry ahead for the events that I’m about to miss. I will surely miss you guys. If you’d wish to contact me, just text me. You know my number.

I may be gone, but I will be back and rise again.

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Sa Ngalan Sa Amahan: A Cebuano Stage Play

Kai — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:59:44 +0000

Moonbox Event Productions presents the University of the Philippines Student Theater Arts Guild for Education (UPSTAGE) in a Cebuano play entitled Sa Ngalan Sa Amahan (In the Name of the Father). The play will be staged in SM Cinema 2 on February 27, 2010, Saturday.

Sa Ngalan sa Amahan is a Cebuano play inspired from Sa Ngalan ng Ama by Roberto Jose de Guzman, a Palanca Award winning play for Literature. The play revolves around the tragic story of a family ruined by the autocratic ways of the father. The story takes place within the old household of the Villasante’s. It tackles highly important and relevant political and social issues discussed in the family setting, society’s most basic unit and very foundation.

The story stresses the importance of family relations and how the country is shaped by the families composing it. Conflicts in the story do not only revolve around the family members but also involve the greater circles of the Philippine society. The lives and views of each of the family members carefully reflect the facets of our society.

Ticket prices are as follows:

Php100 – regular price

Php85 – student price

Php150 – Gala Deluxe

Php200 – Gala Premiere

Schedule: 10AM, 1PM, 4PM and 7PM (Gala)

Tickets are available at the SM Cinema 2 entrance on the 27th. Contact 09224510944 or 09266597789 for inquiries.

We hope to see you there. You will surely learn a lot of lessons from Sa Ngalan Sa Amahan.

A Reblog from: Sa Ngalan Sa Amahan: A Cebuano Stage Play

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My Sinulog Experience 2010

Kai — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:07:22 +0000

I can still remember clearly that day. It was a clear sunny blue sky on the day of Jan. 17, Sunday. The Cebu Bloggers Society was partnered with 88DB.com in their booth. They were stationed just outside Acha Pizzeria in Jones Avenue. Our meeting time was 1PM so I went out from the house around 12:30PM. I rode a jeepney down to Fuente circle and from there I walked my way to the booth. It took me an hour and a half to reach the 88DB.com booth coz’ the crowd was completely great in number. Someone told me that there were 2 million devotees gathered that day.

Anyway, that was my first ever Sinulog experience. Back home in Leyte since I was a child, I only watch Sinulog Festival on TV. When I reached college and started studying here in Cebu last 2006, I don’t go out during Sinulog coz’ of the crowd and another thing also is I don’t have company.

This year was my first ever experience of Sinulog: I walked how many kilometers during the procession, I almost fainted, I thought I’m going to experience a stampede, I was dripping in sweat, saw celebrities particularly Matt Evans, Melissa Ricks, and Sen. Bong Revilia, and I witnessed the most extravagant fireworks display at Ayala Center Cebu.

Back to 88DB.com booth, the 88DB.com members gave us exclusive sun visors and a sling bags with goodies in it. And guess what, I had a FREE face paint. That was just so cool. They do FREE henna and face paint to those who will register to their organization and we were there to help them spread the word. There were lots of people who wanted to get FREE henna and face paint so it really worked.

I thought it will not rain that day, but around 3:00PM the rain poured heavily but luckily it stopped right away. We ran to Acha Pizzeria for cover. Since we felt hungry, Atty. Ethelbert suggested that we grab a bite at Acha Pizzeria so we went inside, ordered two different flavors of pizzas, and helped ourselves. That became our supper. After eating, we then decided to go to Ayala to watch the magnificent fireworks display. We walked from Jones to Ayala. Imagine that. There were thousands of people in the streets even until we reached Ayala.

We waited an hour or two for the fireworks to light the sky. Upon waiting, we saw fireworks from Abellana, Crown Regency, and Capitol which were beautiful. But nothing can beat the fireworks display at Ayala. It then started. It lasted for about 20 minutes. It was spectacularly amazing which just means its worth the wait! I’ve never seen such beautiful fireworks display in my whole life until that moment.

vain moment while waiting for the fireworks

After the magnificent fireworks display, we then hiked to Ayala Terraces to chill. We decided to stay atVanille and ordered some cold smoothies to freshen us up. I was already exhausted that time. Around 1AM, we decided to go home. Me and Sinjin rode a jeepney on our way home. He stayed at a hotel somewhere in Escario.

Mocha Frappe at Vanille

I would never forget that wonderful experience. Aside from all that, it was also a great day for me coz’ I was able to make new friends through Prince.

I want to thank Cebu Bloggers Society for letting me experience Sinulog Festival, to 88DB.com for inviting CBS to their booth, and to Prince who made me make new friends. Thank you all. May the next Sinulog Festival will be as merry as the previous one.

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Thank You and Goodbye 2009, Hello and Welcome 2010!

Kai — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:38:27 +0000

As I say goodbye to the year 2009, I would like to thank the people who touched my heart, made my 2009 a very memorable one and became part of my life. To start with, I thank the Cebu Bloggers Society for making me a part of the group. We were not just a group, but we also became family. Since February 15th, when I officially became a CBS member, my life has become more colorful and full of surprises. I experienced a lot that I never expected to experience. Thank you so much guys for giving me that wonderful opportunity. We did great the previous year, I know we can do it again this year or even better. Kudos to us this year!

I would also like to thank my dutymates/ researchmates, for doing their best to pass our Research subject and doing good in both the clinical and community duties. Though I know that was tough, we still manage to surpass all of them. As this year starts, we still have a lot of challenges to face and even tougher than before. But I know we can do better this year. We will pass and we will GRADUATE! May the Lord God bless us and guide us all the way. Again, thank you for doing a job well done.

For my classmates, we have been together for 4 years already. I thank you all for the never ending laughs, all of the “kabuangs”, support and company throughout the years though I know it will end this year. But still, I know it doesn’t end here. Though we will part our ways soon, I know we will meet again soon. I am very thankful to belong in section B. And I am proud to call you my classmates. We can do this guys! This year is the toughest year for us but I know we will graduate, pass the board exam and become REGISTERED NURSES!

And lastly, I would like to thank my family and friends especially my mom whom I owe my life to. For the never ending love, concern, understanding, and support. Though you have suffered a lot the previous year, you were able to stand again on your own feet. I am very proud of you mom and I love you. To my hardworking dad, who is very far away from me ever since, I thank you so much for the financial support, concern, and love you’ve given me. Though you’re far away, I just want you to know that I miss you and I love you. To my grandparents, thank you Lolo Wences and Lola Elen for taking care of me when mom is not around. For Lolo’s jokes and Lola’s teachings. I love you both. I would also like to thank my cousins, Aunts and Uncles for all their love and concern. Thank you so much. I love my family. May we continue to love each other this year and hope to see you all soon. I miss you all!

And to all my friends, THANK YOU. There were many instances in my previous year when I thought I can’t make it, but you were there to comfort me and cheer me up.Thank you so muc h guys.

Enough with the thank you’s and WELCOME 2010! I can tell that this year will be a great year for me. Not just because I read it in my horoscope but I can feel it. I did good last year, I can do it better this year. I’m now ready to face the challenges ahead of me. And yes, I have my new year’s resolutions. I just hope I’d be able to make all these possible.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!

CHEERS TO 2010!!!

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A Special Day To Remember

Kai — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:29:33 +0000

Last November 9, 2009 we have remembered our great friend’s/brother’s/father’s Special Day. He have been so kind and true to us from the very start. He brought laughter and joy to each and everyone of us. We have been so blessed for having him in our lives. He is non other than Atty. Ethelbert Ouano.

Let us just consider this post as my post birthday message to him:

As we observe your birthday now,

Your cake and gifts don’t matter much.

These common things aren’t really you,

Ribbons, paper hats and such.

We celebrate a person who

Bring happiness to everyone,

Someone who gives more than he gets,

And fills our lives with joy and fun.

So Happy Birthday, and many more!

We hope you make it to a hundred and two,

Because we cannot even dream

What life would be like without you.

Yesterday, he gave us a belated birthday treat to remember. We, the Cebu Bloggers Society, have been invited to celebrate his special day in a small resto called Cream and Bake located somewhere in Mandaue City, Cebu. Even a small resto could fit the large number of CBS folks. The room was filled with many Christmas decors along with their specialty which were the cakes on display. A long table was placed in the center of the room for us. Much to our surprise, they don’t just serve desserts but they also serve the main courses. All of their dishes were superb.

Here are some of the foods served:

The part where the feast took place:

After our sumptuous dinner, we then headed to Cafe Shang to continue our celebration, around 100 meters far from Cream and Bake. Cafe Shang has a videoke spot so once we got there, all of us were ready with our song numbers. It was our 2nd time in the place. The 1st was after the PBA night. Then, soft liquors were served particularly San Miguel Beer Light and Red Horse. Also, a bottle of Tequila was passed around by Beejing. We totally enjoyed our night until 1:00AM. After which, we went home thanking Atty. Ethelbert for his unforgettable birthday treat.

The videoke session:

THANK YOU ATTY. ETHELBERT! HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY!

Photo credit to laagcebu.com.

You can view the full album here.

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Cool Jump Shots!

Kai — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:17:12 +0000

The Cebu Bloggers Society had its 2nd day of Heritage Tour. As we arrived under the new bridge of Mactan, we can’t start our video documentation immediately due to the noise that the drum and bugle corps practice are making. So we decided to take some jump shots. We did not expect to capture such cool jump shots.

Here are some of the jump shots taken:

Photo Courtesy of laagcebu.com

The two coolest jump shots:

Photo Courtesy of laagcebu.com

Thanks to laagcebu.com for the photos.

Cebu Bloggers Society Heritage Tour

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