http://www.manilaautoshow.com/history/index.htm
the last day to watch the manila international autoshow is tomorrow. grab your chance to see the hottest girls... errrr cars. if you're also planning to get a new ride, now the chance to windowshop. hyundai, toyota, mitsubishi, honda, ford plus subaru, mini cooper, bmw are all going to be there.
i'm also dropping by tomorrow. i'm already thinking if it's about time to get rid of my beloved ford lynx. let's see.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
2012 book 2 - shel silverstein's the missing piece / the giving tree
i cheated. haha. i'm currently reading "children's" book. boooooo. on a serious note, i highly recommend shel silverstein's works. you can finish most of his stuff in 10 minutes but his message lingers on... maybe for hours, days, perhaps a lifetime for some. enjoy the day guys! i'm getting sentimental here. lol.
2012 book 1 - the strain
love this book. it's written like a movie script. intense pacing with lots of vampire killing action. i'm not surprised at all since it's authored by guillermo del torro (with chuck hogan) . i've heard there's already a movie in the making. already looking forward for it.
the strain is the first book of a trilogy. more vampire hunting action to come!
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first book of the year! i'm sloooooooowwwww! busy times!
the strain is the first book of a trilogy. more vampire hunting action to come!
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first book of the year! i'm sloooooooowwwww! busy times!
Monday, March 26, 2012
hunger games weekend!
back in feb or march last year, i said that jennifer lawrence was a good choice for katniss but i still had some doubts. i listed the following as worthy candidates.
hailee steinfield - true grit
abigail beslin - zombieland
emma roberts - scream 4
saoirse ronan - atonement, lovely bones
chloë moretz - let me in, kickass
lyndsy fonseca - how i met your mother, kickass
emily browning - sucker punch, a series of unfortunate events
but after seeing hunger games this weekend, i believe jennifer lawrence is perfect for the role. i cannot think of anyone right now that can top her performance as the gritty yet vulnerable heroine of this best selling trilogy.
hunger games will definitely satisfy book fans' appetite (solid pace and acting). so head to greenbelt 3 and line up for tickets!
a franchise is born! get out of the way twilight!
let the games begin!
hailee steinfield - true grit
abigail beslin - zombieland
emma roberts - scream 4
saoirse ronan - atonement, lovely bones
chloë moretz - let me in, kickass
lyndsy fonseca - how i met your mother, kickass
emily browning - sucker punch, a series of unfortunate events
but after seeing hunger games this weekend, i believe jennifer lawrence is perfect for the role. i cannot think of anyone right now that can top her performance as the gritty yet vulnerable heroine of this best selling trilogy.
hunger games will definitely satisfy book fans' appetite (solid pace and acting). so head to greenbelt 3 and line up for tickets!
a franchise is born! get out of the way twilight!
let the games begin!
army golf - march 24
my scorecard for my first golf game at army golf. it's a 9 hole (par 33) golf course very close to my office. now i have more choices!
hole 1 (4) - 7
hole 2 (3) - 6
hole 3 (4) - 8
hole 4 (3) - 6
hole 5 (4) - 8
hole 6 (4) - 7
hole 7 (4) - 8
hole 8 (3) - 6
hole 9 (4) - 8
total (33) - 64
my score is an embarrassing over 31. haha. now i'm starting to doubt whether golf is really for me. maybe i should start looking for a new sport. lol.
hole 1 (4) - 7
hole 2 (3) - 6
hole 3 (4) - 8
hole 4 (3) - 6
hole 5 (4) - 8
hole 6 (4) - 7
hole 7 (4) - 8
hole 8 (3) - 6
hole 9 (4) - 8
total (33) - 64
my score is an embarrassing over 31. haha. now i'm starting to doubt whether golf is really for me. maybe i should start looking for a new sport. lol.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
in the heights
i enjoyed "in the heights" tremendously! i was never a fan of nyoy volante (actually even up to now hehe), but he did an impressive job as the lead character "usnavy". he should not be worried about his waning singing career since it looks like he has a future in theatre. the cast is also packed with theatre-heavyweights. awesome production overall!
atlantis prod has consistently delivered quality musicals/plays over the years. keep it up guys! they are definitely cooking something up for june. so watch out for it!
"in the heights" is a rerun. and today is actually the last day. so hurry up... i think there might still be some available seats. have fun!
atlantis prod has consistently delivered quality musicals/plays over the years. keep it up guys! they are definitely cooking something up for june. so watch out for it!
"in the heights" is a rerun. and today is actually the last day. so hurry up... i think there might still be some available seats. have fun!
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
harbinger @ silverlens
check out my friend's photo exhibit entitled "harbinger" at silverlens gallery. the exhibit will run until april 14. maybe it's time for you to own a jake verzosa work. i visited the gallery last saturday. awesome stuff!
silverlen's gallery is located at 2320 pasong tamo ext. , warehouse 2, yupangco building.
http://www.silverlensphoto.com/main.html
pow martinez's cyborg scallops exhibit is also currently ongoing. very interesting but just too weird for my taste.
silverlen's gallery is located at 2320 pasong tamo ext. , warehouse 2, yupangco building.
http://www.silverlensphoto.com/main.html
pow martinez's cyborg scallops exhibit is also currently ongoing. very interesting but just too weird for my taste.
Monday, March 19, 2012
azkals vs palestine 4 - 3
high scoring battle for third. i really didn't expect it. two goals by phil younghusband and 2 goals by the guirado brothers. i think azkals is now playing on a higher level. even sacapanio has improved a lot! good job guys! i'm very happy with the bronze. you guys deserve it!
good decision for me to work from home today. looking forward to the suzuki cup next year! we're no longer the whipping boys of asia.
good decision for me to work from home today. looking forward to the suzuki cup next year! we're no longer the whipping boys of asia.
death cab for cutie live in manila!
guess what! i wasn't able to watch the concert. i was stuck in hong kong for work. sucks huh? anyway, i guess i'll just create this setlist in my itunes. 24 songs! sobrang sulit! dammit!
Setlist
1) A Lack of Color
2) I Will Possess Your Heart
3) Crooked Teeth
4) We Laugh Indoorso
5) Photobooth
6) Doors Unlocked and Open
7) Long Division
8) Grapevine Fires
9) Codes and Keys
10) What Sarah Said
11) I Will Follow You into the Dark
12) Title and Registration
13) You Are a Tourist
14) The New Year
15) Company Calls
16) Company Calls Epilogue
17) Soul Meets Body
18) Cath...
19) We Looked Like Giants
20) The Sound of Settling
Encore:
21) Home Is a Fire
22) Meet Me on the Equinox
23) A Movie Script Ending
24) Transatlanticism
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they didn't play "marching bands of manhattan"??? i think it's perfect for an opening number.
Setlist
1) A Lack of Color
2) I Will Possess Your Heart
3) Crooked Teeth
4) We Laugh Indoorso
5) Photobooth
6) Doors Unlocked and Open
7) Long Division
8) Grapevine Fires
9) Codes and Keys
10) What Sarah Said
11) I Will Follow You into the Dark
12) Title and Registration
13) You Are a Tourist
14) The New Year
15) Company Calls
16) Company Calls Epilogue
17) Soul Meets Body
18) Cath...
19) We Looked Like Giants
20) The Sound of Settling
Encore:
21) Home Is a Fire
22) Meet Me on the Equinox
23) A Movie Script Ending
24) Transatlanticism
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they didn't play "marching bands of manhattan"??? i think it's perfect for an opening number.
3rd philippine international pyromusical results!
the 2012 philippine international pyromusical results are as follows
champion: canada's fireworks spectacular
2nd place: finland's oy pyroman and australia fireworx inc
3rd place: netherlands' royal fireworks
we were also at moa last sat night. crazy traffic and humongous crowd. italy's performance was okay. nothing special but decent enough. philippines dragon fireworks' performance could have been awesome, if not for some major technical problems. good thing they were able to sort it out. the finale was ASTIG! one of the best i've seen.
next year ulit!
champion: canada's fireworks spectacular
2nd place: finland's oy pyroman and australia fireworx inc
3rd place: netherlands' royal fireworks
we were also at moa last sat night. crazy traffic and humongous crowd. italy's performance was okay. nothing special but decent enough. philippines dragon fireworks' performance could have been awesome, if not for some major technical problems. good thing they were able to sort it out. the finale was ASTIG! one of the best i've seen.
next year ulit!
Friday, March 16, 2012
azkals vs turkmenistan 1 - 2
football is a cruel sport. i'm broken-hearted.
we almost had it. anyway, i think we lacked mental toughness, and our defense line was a little too deep. weiss should have kept caligdong in the game. we didn't need to play too defensive coz our counter attacks were effective. we can't counter effectively without legit midfielders. o well... these things happen.
i'm still proud of the the azkals. they have made the country proud.
for now, i'll drink a couple of san mig light to ease the pain.
thanks again to the awesome staff of the empire at piazza. until the next tourney!
we almost had it. anyway, i think we lacked mental toughness, and our defense line was a little too deep. weiss should have kept caligdong in the game. we didn't need to play too defensive coz our counter attacks were effective. we can't counter effectively without legit midfielders. o well... these things happen.
i'm still proud of the the azkals. they have made the country proud.
for now, i'll drink a couple of san mig light to ease the pain.
thanks again to the awesome staff of the empire at piazza. until the next tourney!
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
azkals vs tajikistan 2 - 1
i was right! we've made history! it was a crazy evening at home. we were celebrating like we won the championship! hehe.
we are now in the semis. this is the azkals' biggest accomplishment so far. they are actually playing in a different level now. this is coming from someone who have followed them for two years.
man of the match of course is angel guirado. he scored the winning goal, and was also involved in the first goal with a superb pass to phil.
congrats azkals! i'll remember this day for a long time. cheers!
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thanks erika for the beer and chips. you're the best!
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"football brings out the animal in you" - erika
i think she's right. sports bring out the best and worst out of people.
we are now in the semis. this is the azkals' biggest accomplishment so far. they are actually playing in a different level now. this is coming from someone who have followed them for two years.
man of the match of course is angel guirado. he scored the winning goal, and was also involved in the first goal with a superb pass to phil.
congrats azkals! i'll remember this day for a long time. cheers!
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thanks erika for the beer and chips. you're the best!
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"football brings out the animal in you" - erika
i think she's right. sports bring out the best and worst out of people.
summer in the city
for most, summer means boracay. however, for people who too busy to squeeze boracay into their schedule, there are a lot of alternatives. summer in the city can be as much fun as in the beach. all you need is ice cold drinks (preferably beer, mojitos or sangrias) and the company of good old friends.
1) rue bourbon (burgos circle, the fort)
- i like the cajun vibe. this is how a real bar should look like. they also have stella artois, pink killer, and super bock, aside from the local stuff, on their beer list. make sure to try out the cheesy nachos. it’s the perfect beer match.
2) luna (wilson st, greenhills)
- definitely the best place to hang-out in the greenhills area. comfy interiors, excellent service, and relaxing ambient music make this place a winner.
3) basty’s (ground Floor, net quad bldg, 30th street corner 4th avenue, fort)
- looking for a quick spanish fix? then head out to basty’s to savor their tapas and pica-picas. aside from the affortable spanish cuisine, they also offer the best sangria in metro. sangria is just perfect for hot and humid summer nights.
4) texas roadhouse (bonifacio high street, the fort)
- i think this place offers the cheapest beer in the fort area. you also get a free bucket of nuts along with it. ideal place to hang out after an hour of jogging in the area. so rest your tired legs and enjoy a giant mug of san mig draft.
5) white moon (2nd floor, manila ocean park, roxas blvd)
- my #1 in the list. this resto bar reminds me of cowry cove, shangri-la mactan. be at white moon around 5pm to enjoy the excellent view of the world-famous manila sunset. and don’t forget to order a glass of ice-cold mojito while you’re at it. if you’re into photography, you might want to bring your dslr and take a few snapshots. an unobstructed view of the sunset, while sipping mojito, with chicane in the background can be a spiritual experience.
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i hope this list will make the heat of summer more tolerable.
1) rue bourbon (burgos circle, the fort)
- i like the cajun vibe. this is how a real bar should look like. they also have stella artois, pink killer, and super bock, aside from the local stuff, on their beer list. make sure to try out the cheesy nachos. it’s the perfect beer match.
2) luna (wilson st, greenhills)
- definitely the best place to hang-out in the greenhills area. comfy interiors, excellent service, and relaxing ambient music make this place a winner.
3) basty’s (ground Floor, net quad bldg, 30th street corner 4th avenue, fort)
- looking for a quick spanish fix? then head out to basty’s to savor their tapas and pica-picas. aside from the affortable spanish cuisine, they also offer the best sangria in metro. sangria is just perfect for hot and humid summer nights.
4) texas roadhouse (bonifacio high street, the fort)
- i think this place offers the cheapest beer in the fort area. you also get a free bucket of nuts along with it. ideal place to hang out after an hour of jogging in the area. so rest your tired legs and enjoy a giant mug of san mig draft.
5) white moon (2nd floor, manila ocean park, roxas blvd)
- my #1 in the list. this resto bar reminds me of cowry cove, shangri-la mactan. be at white moon around 5pm to enjoy the excellent view of the world-famous manila sunset. and don’t forget to order a glass of ice-cold mojito while you’re at it. if you’re into photography, you might want to bring your dslr and take a few snapshots. an unobstructed view of the sunset, while sipping mojito, with chicane in the background can be a spiritual experience.
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i hope this list will make the heat of summer more tolerable.
Monday, March 12, 2012
hong kong!
if you only have two days in hong kong, you might want to follow my itinerary. if you need more info, send me an email or give me a call. too lazy to write right now hence the condensed travel itinerary. haha.
day 1
1) take a walk at tsim sha tsui promenade (avenue of the stars)
2) brunch at serenade chinese restaurant
3) take the star ferry to central
3) head to victoria peak (360 view at sky terrace)
4) explore hollywood road and visit man mo temple
5) li yuen street east & li yuen street west / soho / lan kwai fong
6) symphony of lights (overrated but worth seeing)
7) shop at nathan road
8) continue shopping at temple night market
9) late dinner at toi tai seafood restaurant at temple night market
10) drinks at knutsford terrace
day 2
1) sky100 at icc
2) visit sik sik yuen wong tai sin temple
3) flower market, yuen po street bird garden, gold fish market, ladies market, electronics market, jade market and jade street
4) late lunch at langham mall
5) tin hau temple
6) dinner at din tai fung
hong kong.... i shall return!
day 1
1) take a walk at tsim sha tsui promenade (avenue of the stars)
2) brunch at serenade chinese restaurant
3) take the star ferry to central
3) head to victoria peak (360 view at sky terrace)
4) explore hollywood road and visit man mo temple
5) li yuen street east & li yuen street west / soho / lan kwai fong
6) symphony of lights (overrated but worth seeing)
7) shop at nathan road
8) continue shopping at temple night market
9) late dinner at toi tai seafood restaurant at temple night market
10) drinks at knutsford terrace
day 2
1) sky100 at icc
2) visit sik sik yuen wong tai sin temple
3) flower market, yuen po street bird garden, gold fish market, ladies market, electronics market, jade market and jade street
4) late lunch at langham mall
5) tin hau temple
6) dinner at din tai fung
hong kong.... i shall return!
2012 philippine international pyromusical competition
i was at moa last saturday to witness the 2012 phil international pryomusical competition. the place was swarming with people. crazy. the pyromanic in me thinks that canada's performance was EPIC. one of the best i've seen! i have a feeling that they will grab this year's title. good thing i was able to capture the epic performance in my s2.
next weekend is the last weekend! who knows... italy might give us a big surprise!
February 11, 2012 South Korea and Malta
February 18, 2012 United Kingdom and Spain
February 25, 2012 Finland and Portugal
March 03, 2012 China and The Netherlands
March 10, 2012 Australia and Canada
March 17, 2012 Italy and Philippines
next weekend is the last weekend! who knows... italy might give us a big surprise!
February 11, 2012 South Korea and Malta
February 18, 2012 United Kingdom and Spain
February 25, 2012 Finland and Portugal
March 03, 2012 China and The Netherlands
March 10, 2012 Australia and Canada
March 17, 2012 Italy and Philippines
azkals vs india
2 - 0 ! but it could have been 3 or 4 nil. but i'm happy with the result. impressive game by jason sabio and misa. these guys have improved a lot!
it's a must-win situation for us on tuesday. i have faith! tuesday will be a historic moment for philippine football.
happy bday michael weiss!
it's a must-win situation for us on tuesday. i have faith! tuesday will be a historic moment for philippine football.
happy bday michael weiss!
Thursday, March 8, 2012
azkals vs north korea
we were dominated by a much superior team but i think we did pretty well. valiant effort by the azkals especially by neil etheridge. without neil, it could have been 5 - 0!
i wonder what happened to anton del rosario. it seems that he is not in the line-up. injury?
thanks to the staff of the empire at piazza mckinley. excellent service. most probably i'll be there on tuesday as well.
i wonder what happened to anton del rosario. it seems that he is not in the line-up. injury?
thanks to the staff of the empire at piazza mckinley. excellent service. most probably i'll be there on tuesday as well.
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