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Fuji Sushi Bar! MY FAVORITE PLACE!

2008-12-17T11:56:00.000-08:00

At last! Final Exams are OVER!

Went to "Fuji Sushi Bar" as usual to relax my body and soul. My mind are in pain from cogitate too long for exams that are finally over... weeeh! I LOVE THIS PLACE! It was the friendlier and super unique Sushi Bar, and I will be back again on X-Mas!

I Found The Best Running Shoes 4 Me!

2008-12-17T11:49:00.000-08:00

The good guys at runners world have just announced the "Best Running Shoes for 2008". When you start reading this kind of news you know the end of the year is near and X-mas is even closer.

International Editors choice - Asics Gel Kayano 14. If for some reason you don’t love this shoe, understand that this shoe was chosen by the editors themselves. Everyone has right to his opinion!

International best update - Adidas supernova cushion 7. The best update awards goes to a running shoe that features a significant improvement in fit and feel, materials or technology.
The best looking running shoe - Adidas Response Cushion 17 as voted by 4,200 runners at Runnersworld website.

Find it, it really a comfy! Love it..

MY #1 SALON! ITS HAS TO BE "Dearinger".. Vote #1 in United States!

2008-12-17T11:36:00.000-08:00

At Dearinger, they specialize in promoting healthy hair. They are advocates against over-processing and over-styling hair. They approach to hair is simple and carefree — they believe hair looks its healthy, shiny best when it’s in great condition. They accomplish this by giving haircuts inspired from the natural texture and growth of your hair. To avoid damaging hair and keep it at its best,

Dearinger does not use round brushes, hot rollers,curling irons or heavy hair sprays.

Learn How to Memorize For Test Taking and Make Better Grades!

2008-12-16T12:30:00.000-08:00

The best way to remember things is with the help of mnemonics. You have to understand and identify the links between the new information. This will help you to memorize things faster. If you cram your brain trying to memorize unconnected thoughts, it will be very difficult to remember them. Thus, be it the question of how to memorize for test taking for your children or how to memorize things faster, remember that the connections are very important to get a grip over new concepts.

Using Memory Games to Learn
One of the most effective ways to memorize things better is by learning up the elements. You can also improve your memory by playing memory games like memorizing the order of cards.
Another great game for the improvement of memory and recall of knowledge is storytelling. This is very effective because people have to make connections between different things and string up a story. Story telling is one of the most effective techniques on how to memorize. The images are attached to the story line and this helps an individual to remember the things better and faster.

Another technique that will help you memorize things better is to get an overview of the different elements of the book or story before trying to learn the whole thing. A clear understanding of the concepts will enable you to memorize things better, if you are wondering how to memorize a book. Reading aloud from the books you need to memorize, is also a great way for memorizing the material.

Use all Your Senses for Maximum Memory Retention
If you can combine the different senses, hearing and seeing especially, you can easily remember the important thing. Another way to improve memory and recall is to talk about the material. This helps you with the memorization and then recollect the key points better.
Don't worry about how you are going to memorize the information for the test, just use the step and techniques listed above and they will help you get through this process

TRY IT! IT WORKS!

NEWS OF THE WORLD

2008-11-26T14:42:00.000-08:00

Torment of girl who witnessed tot's horrific life

ANGELIC: But battered Baby P rarely smiled
By Sara Nuwar & Daniel Sanderson, 23/11/2008
THE teenage girl who watched the horrifying torture of tragic Baby P today confesses how her guilt over his plight left her wishing SHE was dead too.
In a moving exclusive interview with the News of the World the devastated 16-year-old bravely confessed: “I’ve felt suicidal. It’s difficult. Part of me wants to suffer. I deserve it.”
The girl—who we are calling Mary because her real name cannot be reported for legal reasons—was with Baby P during the final few weeks of his short painful life.
She watched in fearful terror the abuse meted out to him by his sadistic stepfather and heartless mother.

Hers is the ONLY eye-witness account of the tot’s unimaginable suffering. Baby P was just 17 months when he died in August last year, covered in bruises with eight fractured ribs and a broken spine—snapped for fun by his demented stepdad.
It was Mary’s key evidence that last week convicted the brute, the mother and their paedophile lodger Jason Owen—Mary’s illicit lover at the time—of causing or allowing the baby’s death. But, bravely breaking her public silence, she reveals how she is still racked by guilt.
“I wish I could have stood up to Baby P’s stepdad,” she says. “I just wish I weren’t scared of him. It may have been enough to save Baby P.
And Mary chillingly reveals how she:
SHUDDERED as Baby P was taught to perform Nazi salutes by his tattooed Hitler-loving skinhead stepfather.
SPOTTED absolutely no remorse in the stepfather when the child was found dead in his blood-spattered cot.
FEARED facing the monster in court and had to give her evidence via videolink.
SUFFERS guilt-ridden flashbacks of Baby P’s piercing blue eyes and angelic face.
Mary’s terrible memories have left her desolate, unable to eat properly or leave her house.
She says the worst image that plagues her still is the look of Baby P’s deep blue eyes, flickering with fear whenever his 32-year-old stepdad entered the room.
Fighting back tears she adds: “Baby P would look at the brute and I could see how he was terrified.
“He didn’t laugh very much. He wasn’t happy or smiley. That poor baby didn’t have a chance.
“I don’t have nightmares but he’s on my mind the whole time. I have flashbacks every day.
“He was a beautiful baby with lovely blonde hair. I have a half-brother about the same age who laughs and giggles the whole time, but Baby P was not like that.
“He was so different—quiet, very scared. And his mum MUST have picked up on that.”
The torment of Baby P has sparked revulsion and fury across Britain, but Mary insists those feelings are nothing compared to the guilt she feels for NOT setting aside her own fear of the 32-year-old stepfather and raising the alarm.
In a whisper she says: “I was really scared because of what I’d seen. I thought he’d do that to me. His eyes were evil. When he was hurting Baby P he’d look at me and grin. He was evil all the time. There was no fun and laughter in the house. He made my skin crawl and made me feel physically sick. Of course I wanted to comfort Baby P. But no one was allowed to hug him or hold him.
“It made me feel angry and helpless. It tore my heart apart that there was nothing I could do to help him. If I could turn back the clock I would try and put it right.”
Tragically, Mary now feels SHE is no longer entitled to enjoy life, not even a good meal. She has refused the counselling she desperately needs because she feels it right that she is made to suffer too.
“I deserve to be going through this pain,” she adds pitifully.
Mary was just 15 when she ran away from home to be with Owen, 20 years her senior, in June 2007.
She moved with him and his three children—the eldest only a year younger then her—to the north London house that Baby P’s mum shared with her boyfriend and four kids. Baby P was the youngest in the household and came in for his stepfather’s vilest abuse.
Recalling the regime of fear inside the filthy council house, Mary says: “We were told we weren’t to pick the baby up. His mother was the only one allowed to do it. The baby’s room was at the top of the stairs and I wasn’t allowed in.
“He used to be in there by himself quite often, during the day as well the night. He’d call out for his ‘Mum-my’—that’s how he’d say it—but she never went to him.
“It’s heartbreaking. It was the only word I knew he could say. He’d cry for a little bit and realise no one was coming.
“Baby P was lovely. He had curly blonde hair but they shaved it off.
“I think it was because of those scabs on his head. It made him look even sadder. He wouldn’t come to adults. He wouldn’t even look around when he played with his toys. He’d focus on one spot as if he didn’t want people to see him. And he’d play with his teddies quietly to avoid attention.”
Asked to describe the shabby home in which her life was to change forever, Mary stares blankly into the distance. The trauma of what she witnessed is written on her young features. Her lank hair and haunted eyes make her look far older than her 16 years.
He’d call out for his ‘Mum-my’—that’s how he’d say it—but she never went to him. It’s heartbreaking. It was the only word I knew he could say. He’d cry for a little bit and realise no one was coming.
Unlike most teenage girls, Mary’s appearance is of no importance to her. Described by her family as “withdrawn and moody” she has dropped out of college and refuses to leave the house alone. She has had to deal with death threats and hate mail.
Even her own mother has disowned her—and has cruelly harangued her.
“She said all sorts of horrible things to me before the court case,” explains Mary. “She rung up shouting. I was ready to kill myself. The whole of my mum’s side of the family have cut me off. I’m not surprised how they reacted. I don’t blame them. I deserve it. Only my dad and stepmum have stuck by me, and my new boyfriend—we’ve been together 11 months now.” Mary says all eight children in the house, including her, knew better than to make any noise when Baby P’s stepfather was around. His word was law.
If he ordered them to tidy up their clothes and wasn’t satisfied with the result he’d scatter the garments everywhere and demand they start again.
The skinhead, his body covered in Nazi tattoos, would spend hour after hour glued to fascist movies and programmes about Hitler, his hero. And while other parents devote time to teaching children their first words, he amused himself by training Baby P to perform a Nazi ‘Sieg heil!’ salute.

GUILTY: Paedophile Owen moved Mary in
Baby P’s neglectful mother was hardly ever awake to see her older children off to school, often not crawling out of bed until 11am. Then she’d spend hours on internet porn sites or chat rooms while Baby P lay alone in his cot. Mary quickly realised that this was no normal household.
“About two weeks after I moved in I started to see something wasn’t right about the way the stepfather was with the kids,” she says. “The first thing I seen was when he told Baby P and his sister to climb up and down on the sofa. They did it until they were really crying. But he was finding it funny and smirking.
“He used to squeeze Baby P’s fingers to make him cry. And I saw him spin one of the other youngsters on the computer chair until she fell off. He’d also wrap Baby P up in blankets a lot. He used to get really hot and dehydrated.
“The stepdad would also rub cream into Baby P’s head really hard. It was nappy rash cream and Baby P always cried at it. But the stepdad just ignored him.“
With the other children at school, Mary was often left alone with Baby P and his stepfather.
“He was really into the Nazi stuff and saying how he didn’t like coloured people,” she recalls. “He’d watch hours of videos on Hitler and lots of war films. He showed no affection. He’d click his fingers and point at Baby P which meant the little boy had to lower his head till it was right on the floor. It was like he was training a dog. He enjoyed tormenting the baby.
“And whenever the stepdad went into the baby’s room the little mite would wail. It wasn’t like crying when he was hungry. The tone was different. It was desperate, like he was saying, ‘Leave me alone!’
“Then the stepdad would come downstairs like nothing had happened. I was scared about what was going on. Sometimes I’d go and listen to music in my room to get away from the man.
“It made me nervous to be alone with him in the house. I thought he’d do the same to me if I said anything.
“He was scary. I wished I hadn’t run away from home but I was scared to go back. I was even scared to call my dad. I felt trapped. And I thought Baby P’s stepdad capable of anything.”
Not once does Mary remember Baby P’s 27-year-old mother feeding or changing her two youngest children.
“And I never saw her cuddle or kiss the children either,” she adds. “They’d just play by themselves. And all the kids had lice, it was nasty. You could see them on their eyebrows.
“She wasn’t a mum at all. She must have known what was going on with her baby. She never said, ‘What are these bruises?’ She never challenged her partner about what was going on.
“But she’d lie and tell me Baby P hurt himself tripping over his toys.”
Lodger Mary says that in contrast to cruelty meted out to the baby, the stepdad showered his girlfriend with affection. “They were always cuddling and kissing,” she adds. “There’d be lots of loud noises coming from their bedroom. They were all over each other the whole time. She was a sex maniac. The kids seemed used to it. She had a tattoo of the stepdad’s initials on her back, too. She thought more of him then she did of her kids.“
That poor baby didn’t have a chance. He’s on my mind the whole time. I have flashbacks every day.
But the brute’s explosive temper always simmered below the surface and he could suddenly erupt in rage to turn on the mum. Like the day he threatened to BUTCHER her when he found she was having another baby.
“I heard it all,” says Mary. “He smashed the bedroom door in and said he was going to cut her up if she was pregnant. He was furious. She was screaming and crying, and he was going mad.”
Mary still fails to understand how social services missed clues to what was happening. On one occasion she was ordered out with the stepdad while a social worker called—as neither was meant to be living there.
She recalls: “Before we left the house the stepdad smeared chocolate on Baby P’s face using digestive biscuits, covering up all the bruises. It seemed like a routine thing for him. When we got back the mum was laughing and joking, like she’d got away with it.
“They should have known what was going on from the way Baby P looked. I was amazed they’d been fooled by a bit of chocolate. If only they’d wiped his face.
“Even after Baby P was found dead and everyone was crying the stepdad showed no remorse. He didn’t seem bothered by what had happened. I think he thought he’d get away with it, just like all the other times with the social services.
“When the case got to the Old Bailey I was to give evidence. I wanted to go in the court and face him, to finally prove I wasn’t scared of him any more.
“But in the end the only way I could do it was by videolink. My dad went in and told me the mum was sat there giggling while the stepdad had his feet up on the table, like it was a joke.
“They should both be locked up for a long time. No punishment is enough for them.“
NO fee has been paid for this story but at the request of Mary and her family a donation has been made to the NSPCC. : Torment of girl who witnessed tot's horrific life

ANGELIC: But battered Baby P rarely smiled
By Sara Nuwar & Daniel Sanderson, 23/11/2008
THE teenage girl who watched the horrifying torture of tragic Baby P today confesses how her guilt over his plight left her wishing SHE was dead too.
In a moving exclusive interview with the News of the World the devastated 16-year-old bravely confessed: “I’ve felt suicidal. It’s difficult. Part of me wants to suffer. I deserve it.”
The girl—who we are calling Mary because her real name cannot be reported for legal reasons—was with Baby P during the final few weeks of his short painful life.
She watched in fearful terror the abuse meted out to him by his sadistic stepfather and heartless mother.

Hers is the ONLY eye-witness account of the tot’s unimaginable suffering. Baby P was just 17 months when he died in August last year, covered in bruises with eight fractured ribs and a broken spine—snapped for fun by his demented stepdad.
It was Mary’s key evidence that last week convicted the brute, the mother and their paedophile lodger Jason Owen—Mary’s illicit lover at the time—of causing or allowing the baby’s death. But, bravely breaking her public silence, she reveals how she is still racked by guilt.
“I wish I could have stood up to Baby P’s stepdad,” she says. “I just wish I weren’t scared of him. It may have been enough to save Baby P.
And Mary chillingly reveals how she:
SHUDDERED as Baby P was taught to perform Nazi salutes by his tattooed Hitler-loving skinhead stepfather.
SPOTTED absolutely no remorse in the stepfather when the child was found dead in his blood-spattered cot.
FEARED facing the monster in court and had to give her evidence via videolink.
SUFFERS guilt-ridden flashbacks of Baby P’s piercing blue eyes and angelic face.
Mary’s terrible memories have left her desolate, unable to eat properly or leave her house.
She says the worst image that plagues her still is the look of Baby P’s deep blue eyes, flickering with fear whenever his 32-year-old stepdad entered the room.
Fighting back tears she adds: “Baby P would look at the brute and I could see how he was terrified.
“He didn’t laugh very much. He wasn’t happy or smiley. That poor baby didn’t have a chance.
“I don’t have nightmares but he’s on my mind the whole time. I have flashbacks every day.
“He was a beautiful baby with lovely blonde hair. I have a half-brother about the same age who laughs and giggles the whole time, but Baby P was not like that.
“He was so different—quiet, very scared. And his mum MUST have picked up on that.”
The torment of Baby P has sparked revulsion and fury across Britain, but Mary insists those feelings are nothing compared to the guilt she feels for NOT setting aside her own fear of the 32-year-old stepfather and raising the alarm.
In a whisper she says: “I was really scared because of what I’d seen. I thought he’d do that to me. His eyes were evil. When he was hurting Baby P he’d look at me and grin. He was evil all the time. There was no fun and laughter in the house. He made my skin crawl and made me feel physically sick. Of course I wanted to comfort Baby P. But no one was allowed to hug him or hold him.
“It made me feel angry and helpless. It tore my heart apart that there was nothing I could do to help him. If I could turn back the clock I would try and put it right.”
Tragically, Mary now feels SHE is no longer entitled to enjoy life, not even a good meal. She has refused the counselling she desperately needs because she feels it right that she is made to suffer too.
“I deserve to be going through this pain,” she adds pitifully.
Mary was just 15 when she ran away from home to be with Owen, 20 years her senior, in June 2007.
She moved with him and his three children—the eldest only a year younger then her—to the north London house that Baby P’s mum shared with her boyfriend and four kids. Baby P was the youngest in the household and came in for his stepfather’s vilest abuse.
Recalling the regime of fear inside the filthy council house, Mary says: “We were told we weren’t to pick the baby up. His mother was the only one allowed to do it. The baby’s room was at the top of the stairs and I wasn’t allowed in.
“He used to be in there by himself quite often, during the day as well the night. He’d call out for his ‘Mum-my’—that’s how he’d say it—but she never went to him.
“It’s heartbreaking. It was the only word I knew he could say. He’d cry for a little bit and realise no one was coming.
“Baby P was lovely. He had curly blonde hair but they shaved it off.
“I think it was because of those scabs on his head. It made him look even sadder. He wouldn’t come to adults. He wouldn’t even look around when he played with his toys. He’d focus on one spot as if he didn’t want people to see him. And he’d play with his teddies quietly to avoid attention.”
Asked to describe the shabby home in which her life was to change forever, Mary stares blankly into the distance. The trauma of what she witnessed is written on her young features. Her lank hair and haunted eyes make her look far older than her 16 years.
He’d call out for his ‘Mum-my’—that’s how he’d say it—but she never went to him. It’s heartbreaking. It was the only word I knew he could say. He’d cry for a little bit and realise no one was coming.
Unlike most teenage girls, Mary’s appearance is of no importance to her. Described by her family as “withdrawn and moody” she has dropped out of college and refuses to leave the house alone. She has had to deal with death threats and hate mail.
Even her own mother has disowned her—and has cruelly harangued her.
“She said all sorts of horrible things to me before the court case,” explains Mary. “She rung up shouting. I was ready to kill myself. The whole of my mum’s side of the family have cut me off. I’m not surprised how they reacted. I don’t blame them. I deserve it. Only my dad and stepmum have stuck by me, and my new boyfriend—we’ve been together 11 months now.” Mary says all eight children in the house, including her, knew better than to make any noise when Baby P’s stepfather was around. His word was law.
If he ordered them to tidy up their clothes and wasn’t satisfied with the result he’d scatter the garments everywhere and demand they start again.
The skinhead, his body covered in Nazi tattoos, would spend hour after hour glued to fascist movies and programmes about Hitler, his hero. And while other parents devote time to teaching children their first words, he amused himself by training Baby P to perform a Nazi ‘Sieg heil!’ salute.

GUILTY: Paedophile Owen moved Mary in
Baby P’s neglectful mother was hardly ever awake to see her older children off to school, often not crawling out of bed until 11am. Then she’d spend hours on internet porn sites or chat rooms while Baby P lay alone in his cot. Mary quickly realised that this was no normal household.
“About two weeks after I moved in I started to see something wasn’t right about the way the stepfather was with the kids,” she says. “The first thing I seen was when he told Baby P and his sister to climb up and down on the sofa. They did it until they were really crying. But he was finding it funny and smirking.
“He used to squeeze Baby P’s fingers to make him cry. And I saw him spin one of the other youngsters on the computer chair until she fell off. He’d also wrap Baby P up in blankets a lot. He used to get really hot and dehydrated.
“The stepdad would also rub cream into Baby P’s head really hard. It was nappy rash cream and Baby P always cried at it. But the stepdad just ignored him.“
With the other children at school, Mary was often left alone with Baby P and his stepfather.
“He was really into the Nazi stuff and saying how he didn’t like coloured people,” she recalls. “He’d watch hours of videos on Hitler and lots of war films. He showed no affection. He’d click his fingers and point at Baby P which meant the little boy had to lower his head till it was right on the floor. It was like he was training a dog. He enjoyed tormenting the baby.
“And whenever the stepdad went into the baby’s room the little mite would wail. It wasn’t like crying when he was hungry. The tone was different. It was desperate, like he was saying, ‘Leave me alone!’
“Then the stepdad would come downstairs like nothing had happened. I was scared about what was going on. Sometimes I’d go and listen to music in my room to get away from the man.
“It made me nervous to be alone with him in the house. I thought he’d do the same to me if I said anything.
“He was scary. I wished I hadn’t run away from home but I was scared to go back. I was even scared to call my dad. I felt trapped. And I thought Baby P’s stepdad capable of anything.”
Not once does Mary remember Baby P’s 27-year-old mother feeding or changing her two youngest children.
“And I never saw her cuddle or kiss the children either,” she adds. “They’d just play by themselves. And all the kids had lice, it was nasty. You could see them on their eyebrows.
“She wasn’t a mum at all. She must have known what was going on with her baby. She never said, ‘What are these bruises?’ She never challenged her partner about what was going on.
“But she’d lie and tell me Baby P hurt himself tripping over his toys.”
Lodger Mary says that in contrast to cruelty meted out to the baby, the stepdad showered his girlfriend with affection. “They were always cuddling and kissing,” she adds. “There’d be lots of loud noises coming from their bedroom. They were all over each other the whole time. She was a sex maniac. The kids seemed used to it. She had a tattoo of the stepdad’s initials on her back, too. She thought more of him then she did of her kids.“
That poor baby didn’t have a chance. He’s on my mind the whole time. I have flashbacks every day.
But the brute’s explosive temper always simmered below the surface and he could suddenly erupt in rage to turn on the mum. Like the day he threatened to BUTCHER her when he found she was having another baby.
“I heard it all,” says Mary. “He smashed the bedroom door in and said he was going to cut her up if she was pregnant. He was furious. She was screaming and crying, and he was going mad.”
Mary still fails to understand how social services missed clues to what was happening. On one occasion she was ordered out with the stepdad while a social worker called—as neither was meant to be living there.
She recalls: “Before we left the house the stepdad smeared chocolate on Baby P’s face using digestive biscuits, covering up all the bruises. It seemed like a routine thing for him. When we got back the mum was laughing and joking, like she’d got away with it.
“They should have known what was going on from the way Baby P looked. I was amazed they’d been fooled by a bit of chocolate. If only they’d wiped his face.
“Even after Baby P was found dead and everyone was crying the stepdad showed no remorse. He didn’t seem bothered by what had happened. I think he thought he’d get away with it, just like all the other times with the social services.
“When the case got to the Old Bailey I was to give evidence. I wanted to go in the court and face him, to finally prove I wasn’t scared of him any more.
“But in the end the only way I could do it was by videolink. My dad went in and told me the mum was sat there giggling while the stepdad had his feet up on the table, like it was a joke.
“They should both be locked up for a long time. No punishment is enough for them.“
NO fee has been paid for this story but at the request of Mary and her family a donation has been made to the NSPCC.

What Inside?

2008-11-13T14:40:00.001-08:00

This is the funniest story that ever happen to me during class time. It was around 8:37 am and the class have not started yet, since we were notify that our instructors will be coming late and I was walking slow (seriously slowwww....) and I went to the drinking fountain and fill my bottle since I drink a lot ; then I walk to my classroom and no one were there but this --------------->>>>

I was like "Woowww... what is that?! Where were that come from?!" and my foot like thunder.. boomm...... to see who it belongs, but it STRIKE me when I see my "name" in it... and I'm like.. "What the heck? What is this? No one is here.. what..??!" I thought someone playing game on me.. so I didn't touch any part of it at all .. like seriously trying to be careful I didn't get "caught" doing observation or investigation about this "mysterious box" wrapped in music wrapper. So, I sat until the clock turned to 9:33 am, and no one shows up.. "Oh my goodness.. where is everyone.. they must set me up! ikss........." so I turn myself to my CellPhone and call my B-Friend and asks him to come to my class and tell him that no one's here.. and he says.. "ok..I'll be there. Just wait". So I did. Wait.

As soon he opened the door, he smiled. That was always his "FIRST" reaction that he made when he sees me, which make me relived and happy. So he ask me .. "Are you OK? Woooowww.. is that for me?! Hey, this kind of Romantic you know, just you and me, and a bigger gift box right in the middle of the class.. what is that? Tell me N.." I laughed. He laughed even harder which always make me laugh "Twice" harder than the first oned. I love it.. everytime he did it. But then, we went "super serious", and wondering what in it.. caused I told him I didn't know who it belong and I don't know why my name in it.. and why is it no one coming in even its already 10:00am which mean class already over by 10:45am.. which is useless to come to school. We both laughed again, and he say, "N, wait here ok. I'll go to my SUV first, I go get my SONY camera so we can captured this moment and this "mysterious gift" and hmm.. I wonder how it comes here, are you being true with me? Is there.... anyone's else..?" He giggled.

I punched him in the arm (not hard, just slight) and we both laughed again. "Look, someone told me yesterday to come to the class, I didn't know we have "holiday" or what the heck, I know there's no holiday .. someone "testing" me.. I don't care about this nonsense game or this gift, I'll just leave it.. Let's go!" I told him, and he grabs my arm and smile again when he looked at me and put my bangs in place again, touched my small earring and smiled again. I laughed, and told him, "Let's go J!" .. Again, he grabbed my arm and whispered in my ear with his breathing (slowly) saying, "Hey N-N .. listen, open the gift." then he looked at me closely at my eyes, and knock my head.. which make me laughed. It took me a long time to cogitate about opening this "gift" and since he keep smiling and wondering as well, I took the challenge.

"Ok, here it comes." I said. His smiling makes me feel easy and as I unwrapped it. ... "Oh my goodness, look!" I turn my head and look at him, "How in the world, someone would know I love Piano.. what! This is insane J!" I told him. He whistled and I was like in panic..

There a card, so I took it out from the box, and wondering who send it to me.. "Hey look, card! Let's check it out!" I smiled.

( This how it look like ) : )

SUPRISEDLY IT COMES FROM SOMEONE I CLOSE TO... OR EVEN KNOWING!!!

I was such a dimwit. I should know better, it was my B-Friend who send it to me.. I laughed and punch him again. "Hey.. its from you! What. Thank you! Thank you! I think I'm going to abashed now.. thanks!" and he immediately "Hug" me tight and there it goes... silence! "I hope you like it. I mean .. Really. I found it in an antique store down in San Francisco, and I choose "White" because I know you like it in that color and love Piano which I hardly taught you, and ... (as he tighter his hugging while whispering in my ear slowly) and.. one more thing N-N, Merry X-Mas!" he kissed my head. "Thank you!" I reply. "welcome" he said.

I laughed out loud after what happened. "Hey what happen to everyone?!" I asked. He smile again and tell me "No Class!" and walked. "Hey.. wait!" as I run to him and hold the gift. "Thank you so much. I treat you lunch as a gift for X-Mas. Ok?" I asked. "OK!" he reply. We both laughed and I can't forget this moment forever!

(This is it! My X-Mas Present!) ~ Thanks J!

A friend Card for X-MAS!

2008-11-13T14:34:00.000-08:00

Christmas is near..

Santa is coming..

Presents are HOTTER!

This is a card I received from a

good friend of mine, and I thought

just to share it...

Zhang Ziyi and other celebs attend Elle Style Awards!

2008-11-11T08:48:00.000-08:00

China's most popular actress Zhang Ziyi arrives for the Elle Style Awards at the 'Shanghai Centre Theatre' in Shanghai on Friday, October 31st, 2008. A bevy of celebrities and socialites attended Friday's fashion awards. [Photo: dfdaily.com]
Known as the Oscars of the fashion world, the Elle Style Awards 2008 were held in the 'Shanghai Centre Theatre' in Shanghai on Friday night. The awards turned out to be a red-carpet fashion show of A-list stars and celebrities wearing the most coveted fashion labels.
It is the first time the event has been held in China since its launch in London in 1997.
One of the most popular Chinese actresses, Zhang Ziyi, was a spectacular arrival on the red carpet with her backless Armani dress and shimmering diamond accessories. When asked about her impending marriage with fiance Vivi Nevo, she dismissed the rumors, saying she has not planned anything yet.
The Taiwan sister act ASOS, Barbie Hsu and Dee Hsu were also in attendance. Barbie looked quite glamorous in her slinky sequined dress. She joked with reporters from Shanghai-based 'Dongfang Daily', saying that her glamorous style would overshadow the other celebrities.
Actress Zhang Ziyi also revealed she will postpone plans to become a producer, complaining there is too much to organize in the short term.
In contrast, Hong Kong singer-actress Karen Mok has already begun her work as a producer and the screenwriting is already underway. She said shooting on her directorial debut may begin next year

South Korean Actress Found Dead in Apparent Suicide

2008-11-11T08:43:00.000-08:00

A popular South Korean actress depressed after a divorce and distraught over online rumors was found dead Thursday in an apparent suicide, hours after she sent a text message saying "take care of my children no matter what happens."
Choi Jin-sil, 39, known as "The Nation's Actress," is believed to have hanged herself in the bathroom of her Seoul home, said Yang Jae-ho, chief investigator at Seoul's Seocho Police Station.
Choi had been depressed since her 2004 divorce and worried about how to care for her two young children, friends told police. She had been distraught after the suicide of a fellow actor she was rumored to have pressured about a loan, police said.
No suicide note was found. However, Choi sent an assistant two cell phone text messages Wednesday night asking her to "take care of my children no matter what happens" and telling her that "I'm sorry," the chief investigator said.

South Korea Cracks down on malicious Internet use!

2008-11-11T08:42:00.001-08:00

South Korean police have rounded up more than 2,000 people for spreading malicious rumours on the Internet during a month-long crackdown sparked by an actress's suicide, officials said Monday.

The National Police Agency said 11 people have been formally arrested and detained for serious legal breaches and that prosecutors would be asked to charge another 2,019 with various offences.

Actress Choi Jin-Sil hanged herself last month. She was said to have been upset by Internet rumours that she lent a huge sum to actor Ahn Jae-Hwan, who had earlier killed himself because of debt pressures.

"After the top entertainer's suicide, there was a social consensus that those who spread false rumours online be sternly punished," Oh Se-Chan, a chief investigator at the agency's cyber-terror prevention centre, told AFP.

"The crackdown will continue in order to secure a cleaner and sounder environment on the Internet."

Some 59 percent of the 2,030 people were accused of libel or breaching laws on contempt, 23 percent of blackmail and 18 percent of cyber-stalking, the agency said.
In one case, a man rejected for a bank loan posted defamatory comments about the bank manager, the JoongAng Daily reported. Another man was detained after he posted in his blog that his ex-girlfriend had had a number of abortions.

Choi's death followed the suicide last year of two South Korean celebrities who came under cyber-attack on their own websites.

In response, the government in Seoul passed a law to curb the country's notorious cyber-bullying by preventing Internet users from hiding behind fake IDs when they post entries at major portals and news websites.

Crazy about POSH?!

2008-11-11T08:38:00.000-08:00

Victoria Beckham was left worried for her safety after touching down at Los Angeles International Aiport on Saturday (08Nov08) when she was surrounded by hordes of screaming fans.
The former Spice Girl was returning to her home in La following a brief trip to London to promoted her new fashion line.
But the star got more than she bargained for when she touched down on American soil, when her appearance attracted the attention of a huge number of fans and photographers - forcing her security team to battle their ways through the crowds.

YEAH!

2008-11-11T08:35:00.000-08:00

OBAMA IS THE ONE!
THE NEW UNITED STATE of AMERICA PRESIDENT OF 2008!

SMILE!

2008-11-06T16:51:00.000-08:00

Every smile start with another smile! It's true right?

Today Horoscope! Check it Out!

2008-11-06T16:49:00.000-08:00

Aries March 21-April 19
Taurus April 20-May 20
Gemini May 21-June 21
Cancer June 22-July 22
Leo July 23-August 22
Virgo August 23-September 22
Libra September 23-October 23
Scorpio October 24-November 21
Sagittarius November 22-December 21
Capricorn December 22-January 19
Aquarius January 20-February 18
Pisces February 19-March 20

Why Gay Marriage Was Defeated in California!

2008-11-06T16:47:00.000-08:00

Nov. 4 may have been a joyous day for liberals, but it wasn't a great day for lesbians and gays. Three big states - Arizona, California and Florida - voted to change their constitutions to define marriage as a heterosexuals-only institution. The losses cut deep on the gay side. Arizona had rejected just such a constitutional amendment only two years ago. It had been the first and only state to have rebuffed a constitutional ban on marriage equality. In Florida, where the law requires constitutional amendments to win by 60%, a marriage amendment passed with disturbing ease, 62.1% to 37.9%.
And then there was California. Gay strategists working for marriage equality in this election cycle had focused most of their attention on that state. Losing there dims hopes that shimmered brightly just a few weeks ago - hopes that in an Obama America, straight people would be willing to let gay people have the basic right to equality in their personal relationships. It appears not.
The California vote was close but not razor-thin: as of 10 a.m. P.T., with 96.4% of precincts reporting, gays had lost 52.2% to 47.8%. Obama did not suffer the much-discussed "Bradley effect" this year, but it appears that gay people were afflicted by some version of it. As of late October, a Field Poll found that the pro-gay side was winning 49% to 44%, with 7% undecided. But gays could not quite make it to 49% on Election Day, meaning a few people may have been unwilling to tell pollsters that they intended to vote against equal marriage rights.
Gays are used to losing these constitutional amendment battles - as I said, Arizona was the only exception - but gay activists cannot claim they didn't have the money to wage the California fight. According to an analysis of the most recent reports from the California secretary of state, the pro-equality side raised an astonishing $43.6 million, compared with just $29.8 million for those who succeeded in keeping gays from marrying. The money the gay side raised is surprising for two reasons: first, the cash-Hoover known as the Obama campaign was sucking down millions of dollars a day from the nation's liberals. Many gays expected it to be difficult to raise money to fight Proposition 8 and its plan to outlaw same-sex marriage from Democrats eager to give to Obama and to the outside 527 groups supporting him. As recently as August, one of the nation's top gay political givers told me that he expected the gay side to raise no more than $25 million.
But a series of high-profile Hollywood donations, as well as a frantic, nationwide push for gays to get out their checkbooks, turned out to be quite successful in the short term. East Coast gays had been lulled into inaction by the Oct. 10 Connecticut Supreme Court decision granting gay couples the right to marry - a decision that hadn't required gays to write a single check. But gay people in Los Angeles and San Francisco cajoled and shamed their Eastern friends into opening their wallets. Thousands of California gay couples got married in the past few weeks, and I didn't see a single invitation to a gay ceremony that didn't include a plea to donate to the pro-equality campaign in lieu of buying wedding gifts.
Still, even though gays were fighting to preserve a basic right, it was the anti-equality side in California that seemed to have the most fervor. A symbolic low point for the gay side came on Oct. 13, when the Sacramento Bee ran a remarkable story about Rick and Pam Patterson, a Mormon couple of modest means - he drives a 10-year-old Honda Civic, she raises their five boys - who had withdrawn $50,000 from their savings account and given it to the pro-8 campaign. "It was a decision we made very prayerfully," Pam Patterson, 48, told the Bee's Jennifer Garza. "Was it an easy decision? No. But it was a clear decision, one that had so much potential to benefit our children and their children."
You could argue that marriage equality has little to do with children, but Patterson seemed to speak to Californians' inchoate phobias about gays and kids. On the Friday before the Bee story appeared, a group of San Francisco first-graders was taken to city hall to see their lesbian teacher marry her partner. Apparently the field trip was a parent's idea - not the teacher's - but the optics of the event were terrible for the gay side. It seemed like so much indoctrination.
That news came around the same time the pro-amendment forces were running a devastating ad showing a self-satisfied San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom shouting wild-eyed at a rally that same-sex marriage was inevitable "whether you like it or not." The announcer then said darkly, "It's no longer about tolerance. Acceptance of gay marriage is now mandatory." Many fence sitters were turned off by Newsom's arrogance; blogger Andrew Sullivan attributed mid-October polls against the gay side to the "Newsom effect."
Gays came back in some polls, but they couldn't pull out a win. Part of the reason is that Obama inspired unprecedented numbers of African Americans to vote. Polls show that black voters are more likely to attend church than whites and less likely to be comfortable with equality for gay people. According to CNN, African Americans voted against marriage equality by a wide margin, 69% to 31%. High turnout of African Americans in Florida probably help explain that state's lopsided vote to ban same-sex weddings.
Gays did win some victories yesterday. A new openly gay member of Congress, Jared Polis of Colorado, will go to the House in January. And thanks in part to the Cabinet, the group of [a {e}]lite gay political donors I wrote about recently, Democrats took the New York senate. The entire New York legislature is now in Democratic hands, and New York's governor, David Paterson, is one of the nation's most eloquent pro-marriage-equality representatives. He is also, by the way, African American. Perhaps he can help bridge the gap between gays and blacks that widened on Nov. 4.

Spread Your Wings ... and Be Free!

2008-11-06T14:47:00.000-08:00

Just Messing Around...

2008-11-06T14:41:00.000-08:00

Look at this pictures.. cute or what??! I love both of them.. hilarious!

Just a thought of posing it in this blog to sharee... I just love how the "heart" falling down and smash the face down to the floor.. the expression are cute and sad too..

Meeting Old Friend ..

2008-11-06T14:39:00.000-08:00

A snap with Daniel who I hardly seen at school.. really miss him and hey look! We take picture together .. yeah!

Just a quick memo from me to share.

Show some L-O-V-E ...

2008-11-06T12:28:00.000-08:00

This kitty is showing some loooveeeee....
I love this pic.. its funny!
That's what all I have to share today..

Funniest and Wonderful Moments Together...

2008-11-05T15:40:00.000-08:00

This is just quick blog from me.. haha..

well, just want to share "What's so funny?" *(moment)* that I was talking about right?
I can't describe the "exactly" how it begin and ended, but I can do give some hint and some pic to show .. today, we went to some place, ( I don't know where and what it called, but I did went thought.. keke.. stupid!) Anyway, here are some picture of "J" and Bivic behind him.. while he was trying to sing like "A Real Gangster Stttyleeeee" .. owww! But, it didn't works like we wanted it to be.. cause we all ended up laughing out loud.. and joking around! It was the BEST day ever! I will miss it!

( "J" and Bivic, and what the heck? Whose hand was those?? Kekeke) ~ Lots of love & fun!

Start YOGA!

2008-11-05T15:24:00.000-08:00

As always, I fond with YOGA! Its such a simple yet calming that helps the body and soul connected each other and I can't deny that I LOVE THIS CLASS and having such a understanding and loving instructors are fantastic this year for me and if you all have the chance to join Yoga, go for it! Its will guaratee a healthy mental conciousness.. which is good for student concetration!

Yoga and meditation are right and necessary for everyone. Nothing is more important than your health, without it nothing else matters. The training can give you a strong, flexible body with a calm and stress free mind from regular Meditations. This will go a very long way to giving you good health and longevity

There are many different styles of yoga being taught and practiced today. Although all of the styles are based on the same physical postures (called poses), each has a particular emphasis. Here is a quick guide to the most popular types of yoga that can help you decode the schedule at your gym and figure out which class is right for you.

Here some of the different styles and names of what I have been taught:

Try it!

HATHA:

Hatha is a very general term that can encompass many of the physical types of yoga. If a class is described as Hatha style, it is probably going to be slow-paced and gentle and provide a good introduction to the basic yoga poses.

VINYASA:

Like Hatha, Vinyasa is a general term that is used to describe many different types of classes. Vinyasa, which means breath-synchronized movement, tends to be a more vigorous style based on the performance of a series of poses called Sun Salutations, in which movement is matched to the breath. A Vinyasa class will typically start with a number of Sun Salutations to warm up the body for more intense stretching that's done at the end of class.

ASHTANGA & POWER YOGA:

Ashtanga, which means "eight limbs" in Sanskrit, is a fast-paced, intense style of yoga. A set series of poses is performed, always in the same order. Ashtanga practice is very physically demanding because of the constant movement from one pose to the next. In yoga terminology, this movement is called flow. Ashtanga is also the inspiration for what is often called Power Yoga. If a class is described as Power Yoga, it will be based on the flowing style of Ashtanga, but not necessarily keep strictly to the set Ashtanga series of poses.

IYENGAR:

Based on the teachings of the yogi B.K.S Iyengar, this style of practice is most concerned with bodily alignment. In yoga, the word alignment is used to describe the precise way in which your body should be positioned in each pose in order to obtain the maximum benefits and avoid injury. Iyengar practice usually emphasizes holding poses over long periods versus moving quickly from one pose to the next (flow). Also, Iyengar practice encourages the use of props, such as yoga blankets, blocks and straps, in order to bring the body into alignment.

KUNDALINI:

The emphasis in Kundalini is on the breath in conjunction with physical movement, with the purpose of freeing energy in the lower body and allowing it to move upwards. All asana practices make use of controlling the breath. But in Kundalini, the exploration of the effects of the breath (also called prana, meaning energy) on the postures is essential. Kundalini uses rapid, repetitive movements rather than poses held for a long time, and the teacher will often lead the class in call and response chanting.

BIKRAM/HOT YOGA:

Pioneered by Bikram Choudhury, this style is more generally referred to as Hot Yoga. It is practiced in a 95 to 100 degree room, which allows for a loosening of tight muscles and profuse sweating, which is thought to be cleansing. The Bikram method is a set series of 26 poses, but not all hot classes make use of this series.

Hope by posting this will help you all to join Yoga soon!

p/s: This is a pic of me doing Yoga.. :)

See... it is FUN!

(I love this pose.. it is the warmest one ) ~ :)

Neat or Messy?

2008-11-05T15:03:00.000-08:00

Yeah! It's Sunday! Finally I got a little bit break from restless midterm that I have no more worry! It all pass and I done it.

Anyway, I was idling around the house, knowing that I don't know what to do .. so I as I was making a small steps to the mirror.. I look at my White Lexus SUV and wondering.. "hmm.. I should clean+vacuuming+wash = Neat!" so, I went downstair, got myself all the car cleaning and of course, I have to get my wax! It's a must!

Anyway.. clean..clean..clean.. rub..rub.. rub.. there and here.. there and here.. whoouussppp.. finally I'm done cleaning my SUV alone... thanks goodness! I'm impressed with my hard work and conclude that I should take a picture for some keepsake.. keke.. *(crazy thought)* and I did.

What y'all think? Neat or Messy??

Totally clean right?!

hahaha...

What should I eat today??

2008-11-05T15:00:00.000-08:00

Pizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! That's it! Solve the problem!

By the way, this is my favorite "Pizza Place" called "Caesar Pizza", it is so good and the cheese melts right before you even eat it.. yuummmmmmmmmmm..!

Everyone should this place! It is vote the # 1!

Awesome place!

KFC ANYONE ??

2008-11-05T14:48:00.000-08:00

KFC? Hmm.. sounds good right? Especially on Horrid day like this. Well, today I accidently *(eheemm... )* passing by Huge KFC in Leavesley Mall and I thought for second.. "hmm.. should I .. should I not?? Should I .... or .. not" (always debating myself first.. keke) but then, the final decision, I did!

Well, as you can see in this picture on the left ... I bought some huge fried chicken ( don't know why? maybe because it only cost me $ 10:99 USD, so I thought.. Ok.. Ok.. not so bad, the deal was right, so I ordered it without any hesistation at all.. its all good, life was good!)

Having say that, I call my "girlfriends" to drive up to Leavesley and meet me so that we all can eat this BIG MEAL, which I'm unable to finish it myself, cause it will be impossible for me to eat it all .. plus, its boring to eat alone in hectic environment.. kind of weird.. keke. So, "tutt..tutt.... (pressing #'s in my mobile phone) .. *ring.. ring* Hey girls.. move you butts down here, I need some help with "finishing a meal" .. they laughed, but 20 minutes later, all the girls was here with me and we're happily finish all this YUMMY YUMMY fried chicken, but we didn't forget to ask for some burgers too.. wakaka.. since after this, we got a game to play.. suck! But still, we got a lot of fun, and thanks goodness I didn't waste my $ 10:99 USD .. at least the food is disappeared and no more worry!

My Favorite Drink! It have to be JAMBA JUICE!

2008-11-05T14:44:00.000-08:00

Jamba Juice uses real fruit and processed fruit juices from concentrate. All smoothies, except for its "All Fruit Smoothies," contain another ingredient, as per the recipe: sherbet, frozen yogurt, sorbet, plain yogurt, lower-calorie dairy base or soymilk.

Jamba Juice is frequently criticized for selling smoothies with more sugar than is recommended by the USDA to consume in one day. Because of this, Jamba Juice introduced "Enlightened Smoothies" in 2004 with less sugar and fewer calories and carbohydrates. They have since been renamed "Jamba Light." The Lower-calorie dairy base (formerly called Enlightened Base) is made with Splenda, non-fat milk and whey protein.

In addition to the smoothies, Jamba Juice sells fresh-squeezed orange juice and carrot juice, as well as wheatgrass juice shots. Jamba Juice also offers a substitute to coffee, for a caffeine fix, called Matcha Green Tea, which can be taken in a smoothie or as a small 4-ounce shot with soy milk, orange juice, or a mixture of the two, called a "matcha dream shot". All of these are similar to an espresso shot with a more appetizing taste to some. Jamba Juice also offers boosts (dietary supplements). Each smoothie and yogurt blend comes with the option of one free boost addition, from a selection of six such as Soy Protein, Immunity, Energy, Daily Vitamin or Fiber. The Protein Berry Workout, Coldbuster, Fit 'N Fruitful, and Heart Defender each come with a boost, so upon purchasing, the consumer has the option of adding an extra boost in addition to the boost already added. Extra boosts, such as Weight Burner, Matcha, or Heart Happy or another of any of the six free boosts may be added for fifty cents. Prices vary by region (a medium size smoothie ranges from about $3.85 to $5).

Any smoothie can be modified from its standard recipe. Every customer has the opportunity to remove ingredients and substitute others. This is recommended to customers who have varied dietary needs.

Try it! It's the BOMB!

[ Hanging Out With "J" ]

2008-11-04T15:59:00.000-08:00

It seems like it is going to R-A-I-N today..

The clouds begins to darken itself but I am not worry .. keke

The only thing I have to say about R-A-I-N is that I LOVE THEM! It makes the air clear and fresh every time it ended.

Some people find R-A-I-N a little distrubing (and I do understand why ) sometimes, R-A-I-N comes in the wrong place and time and I do admit that it happens to me as well.. but still I can deny that I love R-A-I-N so much even such things.

(Sharing some crazy day with "J" and Me in Rainy Day)

Anyway, enough about the "RAIN" ... I just coming back from the excited shows with "J" and we did have a good time together and the only thing we do was taking photos..haha.. just for a memory right? Anyway.. just to pass the conversation, I would like to share one pic of our crazy day together ... after all, I have to go now.. got so many tasks await for me to do it... pity!

I'll be back tomorrow morning again for blogging.. Its my WORLD now..!

My # 1 BOOK!

2008-11-04T15:34:00.000-08:00

Anyone who doubts the power of the written word to transform a life will know better after reading poet Jimmy Santiago Baca's wrenching memoir of his troubled youth and the five-year jail stint that turned him around.

When he enters New Mexico's Florence State Prison in 1973, convicted on a drug charge, Baca is 21 and has a long history of trouble with the law. There's no reason to think jail will do anything but turn him into a hardened criminal, and standing up for himself with guards and menacing fellow cons quickly gains him a reputation as a troublemaker. But there have already been hints that this turbulent young man is looking for a way out, as he painstakingly spells out a poem from a clerk's college textbook while awaiting trial or unsuccessfully tries to get permission to take classes in prison.

When a volunteer from a religious group sends him a letter, contact with the written word unleashes something in Baca, who starts writing letters and poems with the aid of a dictionary. Reading literature shows him possibilities for understanding his painful family background and expressing his feelings. Poetry literally saves him from being a murderer, as Baca stands over another convict with an illegal weapon, ready to finish him off, and hears "the voices of Neruda and Lorca... praising life as sacred and challenging me: How can you kill and still be a poet?" Baca has a year to go on his sentence, but the reader knows at that point he has made a choice that will alter his destiny.

Want to know how it ended? Well... I really recommend to all the "book maniac" out there to search for it in closest bookstore that availabe! It won't disappointed you cause this book has it all, the hooker that grab attention immediately! Guaratee!

! Check it OUT !

I love this book, it was awesome! There is so many details and the experienced are intense! It all mixture of combination of pain, love, trust, friendship, family, value, respect, honor... and more! I can't say it all.. this book is the # 1 selling here in United States, so really.. I mean.. seriously.. go to the bookstore and find it :)

Want some Sunnyside??

2008-11-04T15:24:00.000-08:00

Sunnyside ice cream in special tulip glasses are usually served with a variety of sauces and toppings

Most people simply can't resist Sunnyside ice cream because they are the real deal!
Sunnyside ice cream is more than frozen dairy food made by freezing a pasteurized mix composed of a combination of milk products, dextrose, sugar, water, corn syrup and other delicious and sweet ingredients that make you crave for more.

Sunnyside ice cream is so delicious that you can stroll around and enjoy your ice cream with your family and friends.

Indeed, Sunnyside ice cream is associated with pleasure and experimentation as unfamiliar flavours and mixed sensation-based pleasure is what make it so popular. Most people enjoying eating them because they are fun. The more unique and funny the taste of the ice cream is, the more exciting and enjoyable it is.

Just a quick show, this is one of my favorite sunnyside!

I can't resist having this again.. :)

Get the RIGHT coat for your FIGURE!

2008-11-04T15:12:00.000-08:00

There are so many trends out there this season — but not every trend is going to work on everyone! From essential cold weather wear to statement coats, Katrina Szish, national correspondent at InStyle Magazine shares smart fashion tips on what to buy for the cold season:

1. Go with classicsA knee-length wool topper with a tailored fit is a true classic that will not quickly (if ever) go out of style. The specific shape is up to you: double-breasted, belted or robe styles are all enduring picks.

2. Think investment It’s likely your biggest purchase of the season, so budget accordingly. And be willing to go on a few shopping trips to find the perfect one—a coat is the rare garment from which you can demand perfection.

3. Make it a close fit You want the closest fit possible (higher armholes, for instance, are always hipper than billowing ones) but one that give you absolutely no difficulty in getting the coat on and off or buttoning it.

4. Look behind Don’t forget the rear view. Some shape to a coat is good, but you should never see an outline of any proverbial junk in the trunk (the book really says that!) – the coat should glide over any problem areas and have movement in back.

5. Watch for drape A coat should no only button easily across your chest; it should fall in a straight line from the lowest button to the bottom hem, a sign that it’s well cut and has ample fabric to suit your hips.

6. Check the hem Do you wear skirts or dresses a lot? Take into account not only how they will look with the length of the coat you’re buying, but also how the proportion and shape of the coat will work with them.

7. Factor in layers Also consider the clothes you typically wear underneath. If you need the coat to cover a suit jacket, bring one with you when you shop.

8. Take a seat Finally, your coat should “sit” well. So button it up and park yourself in the dressing room. Do you have two laps? Do the closures pull? They shouldn’t.

Discover the right style for your body type:

Petite women:

This is a statement coat (gold buttons, pockets at waist, jacquard pattern). Bright colors look great on petite frames and an empire waist is flattering on all figures. Don't be afraid of color- it is all about mixing colors! Pair the coat with colored tights and a big clutch- it's all about accessories this season which will stand out against the yellow coat. Bright colors are a big trend for the season.

Coat: Milly, $662; available at net-a-porter.com or www.millyny.com for more info.

Shoes: Michel Perry, $630; available at Capitol, 6815 C Phillips Place Court, Charlotte, NC 28210 #704.522.8987

Scarf: Echo, $52; available at http://www.echodesign.com/

Ring: Echo of the Dreamer, $2400; call #212.594.8022 for more info

Bag: Devi Kroell, $790; available at www.devikroell.com

Tall women:

Gray is hot for the season and trapeze is a big shape for the season. Better for a taller person. Shape can overwhelm a petite frame. Shape accommodates bulkier clothes/layers underneath. Look is balanced on a taller frame.

Gray is the new black. You don't need a scarf because of the big collar — you can button it up to stay warm or fold it down. It's great to pair with skinny jeans which will play up the volume of the coat. You should add bright accessories — red leather gloves. Gloves of all colors and lengths are big for the season.

Coat: Elie Tahari, $640; Lambswool; elietahari.comGloves: Carolina Amato, $125; http://www.carolinaamato.com/

Sunglasses: Anne et Valentin, $245; available at Studio Optix, 55 West 49th Street, #212.765.4444

Shoes: MIA "Viper", $70; available at http://www.piperlime.com/

CurvyPair a monochromatic outfit with a patterned coat. To create a lengthening effect wear the same color stockings as shoes. A great pattern will capture the eye. The coat also has a large shawl collar that will create more of an hourglass shape and brings the eye up. The belt accentuates the waistline for a slimming effect.

Coat: Alice + olivia, $440

Pink Turtleneck:Petit Bateau, $127; available at http://www.petit-beateau.com/Mary-Jane Pumps: Miss Sixty, $180; misssixty stores

Bag: Devi Kroell, $1,690; available at http://www.devikroell.com/

Ring: Mars and Valentine, $260; #212.594.8022 for more info.

Full figured:

Pair a monochromatic outfit with a patterned coat. To create a lengthening effect wear the same color stockings as shoes. A great pattern will capture the eye. The coat also has a large shawl collar that will create more of an hourglass shape and brings the eye up. The belt accentuates the waistline for a slimming effect.

Black and White is a big trend as is a plaid/pattern coat. Add a bright colored top underneath. This coat can go day to night — you can pair it with jeans for day or tights and a dress for night.

Boyish figure:

Bubble sleeve coat — the bell sleeves and pleats help create curves/hourglass shape on someone who doesn't have them. White is hot for winter as are bell sleeves. It can go day to night.

Coat: Diane von Furstenberg, $625; available at NordstromSilk Blouse: Alice Ritter, $395; available at Hampden Clothing #843.724.6373, http://www.hampdenclothing.com/

Jeans: Mon Petit Oiseau, $176; http://www.monpeitioiseau.com/ or call 323.727.8090

Sunglasses: Selima Optique, $396; available at Bond 07 by Selima, 7 Bond Street, NYC 10012, #212.677.8487

Earrings: Stacey Lapidus, $60; available at http://www.staceylapidus.com/Gold Ring: Carat*, $720; available at Carat*, Time Warner Center NYC #212.262.8988, http://www.carat.cc/

Hope this information help to all the shoppers whom having a little bit problem on shopping the "Right" clothing for this winter 08...

Just a "Quick~Tip" on how to look your best this winter of 2008 ....

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1

2008-11-04T15:02:00.000-08:00

Although the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 has an original retail price of $499.95, this camera can be easily found online for under $300. This makes it a reasonable option for consumers who are seeking a sleek camera with sophistication in a pocket-sized body. At 0.8 inches thick, this slight-framed camera has been replaced by the Sony T7, which offers an even smaller body with an even thinner frame. The Sony T1 still comes with a nice feature set of 5.1 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom lens, 32MB of internal memory, and a 2.5-inch LCD screen.

The Sony T1 has eight scene modes and a few manual controls. Although not intended for the manual-control-loving enthusiasts, this digital camera offers white balance, ISO, exposure compensation, auto focus, and metering adjustments. All of the exposure controls are easy to access, thanks to the space and size granted to the buttons on the back of the T1. The ample space is somewhat surprising, as there is a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor on the back of this Cyber-shot. The screen has 211,000 pixels that help to show a smooth picture. The plush LCD screen definitely makes up for the lack of an optical viewfinder. There is simply no room for one. However, the view on the screen will be much easier on the eyes. While the Sony T1’s body is its main selling point, it does have decent imaging capabilities as well.

I tested this camera and found that it produced colors that are very close to reality. It also kept noise levels down; the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 should produce beautiful images with its 5.1 megapixels and these positive test results. The T1 is surprisingly quick for such a slim digital camera. It can power up and take its first shot in 1.43 seconds and it has a burst mode that can take 3 shots per second. In the movie mode, the Sony T1 is only fast if you purchase and use the optional Sony brand MemoryStick PRO card. The camera can shoot video at 640 x 480 and 30 frames per second with the card; without it, video can only be shot as fast as 16 frames a second.The camera user does need to worry about masking the 3x optical zoom lens, due its recessed position so near the edge of the front face. Another issue to be aware of is the poor microphone placement upon the top of the camera body. Be aware of where your fingers are at all times! The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 is an all-around great digital camera with its slender, portable body and its great image quality. 5 megapixels combined with great colors, low noise, a few manual controls, and 8 scene modes make the T1 a viable option for most point-and-shoot users. 32MB of internal memory and a nice 2.5-inch LCD screen make this option even sweeter. The original retail price of $499.99 is a little high, but thanks to a free market and lots of competition, the Cyber-shot DSC-T1 is a great deal for around $300.

Try it! It's an awesome camera .. !

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Understanding astrology can seem like an overwhelming task to many people. There are so many different astrological systems, and so many different applications of these systems today. Although we have by no means provided you with an exhaustive resource to help you expand your understanding and knowledge of astrology, we have compiled some information that we hope will be interesting to our visitors.
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Astro Facts
Why Believe in Astrology?
Now that you know a little bit about the ancient lore of studying the stars, you may still be asking yourself, “Why should I believe this stuff?” Ask yourself that question again, after you check out these AstroFacts:
In 1798, Goethe wrote that astrology is connected with the true sense of poetry, or “some vast cosmic unity.” He believed that the “heavenly bodies” had a great and decisive influence on the weather and plant life.
Astrology was practiced as a noble art among scholarly men during the Renaissance, and was even offered at college alongside art, science, theology, poetry, architecture, business and politics. It was considered a “highly intellectual pursuit,” and students had to learn to read Latin, Greek and sometimes a third language to interpret charts; they also had to know math well to chart the positions of the planets. Read the rest of this entry »
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Chinese Astrology Elements and Signs
Year of Birth
Element
Sign
Jan 31, 1900 to Feb 18, 1901
Metal
Rat
Feb 19, 1901 to Feb 7, 1902
Metal
Ox
Feb 8, 1902 to Jan 28, 1903
Water
Tiger
Jan 29, 1903 to Feb 15, 1904
Water
Rabbit
Feb 16, 1904 to Feb 3, 1905
Wood
Dragon
Feb 4, 1905 to Jan 24, 1906
Wood
Snake
Jan 25, 1906 to Feb 12, 1907
Fire
Horse
Feb 13, 1907 to Feb 1, 1908
Fire
Sheep
Feb 2, 1908 to Jan 21, 1909
Earth
Monkey
Jan 22, 1909 to Feb 9, 1910
Earth
Rooster
Feb 10, 1910 to Jan 29, 1911
Metal
Dog
Jan 30, 1911 to Feb 17, 1912
Metal
Boar
Feb 18, 1912 to Feb 5, 1913
Water
Rat
Feb 6, 1913 to Jan 25, 1914
Water
Ox
Jan 26, 1914 to Feb 13, 1915
Wood
Tiger
Feb 14, 1915 to Feb 2, 1916
Wood
Rabbit
Feb 3, 1916 to Jan 22, 1917
Fire
Dragon
Jan 23, 1917 to Feb 10, 1918
Fire
Snake
Feb 11, 1918 to Jan 31, 1919
Earth
Horse
Feb 1, 1919 to Feb 19, 1920
Earth
Sheep
Feb 20, 1920 to Feb 7, 1921
Metal
Monkey
Feb 8, 1921 to Jan 27, 1922
Metal
Rooster
Jan 28, 1922 to Feb 15, 1923
Water
Dog
Feb 16, 1923 to Feb 4, 1924
Water
Boar
Feb 5, 1924 to Jan 24, 1925
Wood
Rat
Jan 25, 1925 to Feb 12, 1926
Wood
Ox
Feb 13, 1926 to Feb 1, 1927
Fire
Tiger
Feb 2, 1927 to Jan 22, 1928
Fire
Rabbit
Jan 23, 1928 to Feb 9, 1929
Earth
Dragon
Feb 10, 1929 to Jan 29, 1930
Earth
Snake
Jan 30, 1930 to Feb 16, 1931
Metal
Horse
Feb 17, 1931 to Feb 5, 1932
Metal
Sheep
Feb 6, 1932 to Jan 25, 1933
Water
Monkey
Jan 26, 1933 to Feb 13, 1934
Water
Rooster
Feb 14, 1934 to Feb 3, 1935
Wood
Dog
Feb 4, 1935 to Jan 23, 1936
Wood
Boar
Jan 24, 1936 to Feb 10, 1937
Fire
Rat
Feb 11, 1937 to Jan 30, 1938
Fire
Ox
Jan 31, 1938 to Feb 18, 1939
Earth
Tiger
Feb 19, 1939 to Feb 7, 1940
Earth
Rabbit
Feb 8, 1940 to Jan 26, 1941
Metal
Dragon
Jan 27, 1941 to Feb 14, 1942
Metal
Snake
Feb 15, 1942 to Feb 4, 1943
Water
Horse
Feb 5, 1943 to Jan 24, 1944
Water
Sheep
Jan 25, 1944 to Feb 12, 1945
Wood
Monkey
Feb 13, 1945 to Feb 1, 1946
Wood
Rooster
Feb 2, 1946 to Jan 21, 1947
Fire
Dog
Jan 22, 1947 to Feb 9, 1948
Fire
Boar
Feb 10, 1948 to Jan 28, 1949
Earth
Rat
Jan 29, 1949 to Feb 16, 1950
Earth
Ox
Feb 17, 1950 to Feb 5, 1951
Metal
Tiger
Feb 6, 1951 to Jan 26, 1952
Metal
Rabbit
Jan 27, 1952 to Feb 13, 1953
Water
Dragon
Feb 14, 1953 to Feb 2, 1954
Water
Snake
Feb 3, 1954 to Jan 23, 1955
Wood
Horse
Jan 24, 1955 to Feb 11, 1956
Wood
Sheep
Feb 12, 1956 to Jan 30, 1957
Fire
Monkey
Jan 31, 1957 to Feb 17, 1958
Fire
Rooster
Feb 18, 1958 to Feb 7, 1959
Earth
Dog
Feb 8, 1959 to Jan 27, 1960
Earth
Boar
Jan 28, 1960 to Feb 14, 1961
Metal
Rat
Feb 15, 1961 to Feb 4, 1962
Metal
Ox
Feb 5, 1962 to Jan 24, 1963
Water
Tiger
Jan 25, 1963 to Feb 12, 1964
Water
Rabbit
Feb 13, 1964 to Feb 1, 1965
Wood
Dragon
Feb 2, 1965 to Jan 20, 1966
Wood
Snake
Jan 21, 1966 to Feb 8, 1967
Fire
Horse
Feb 9, 1967 to Jan 29, 1968
Fire
Sheep
Jan 30, 1968 to Feb 16, 1969
Earth
Monkey
Feb 17, 1969 to Feb 5, 1970
Earth
Rooster
Feb 6, 1970 to Jan 26, 1971
Metal
Dog
Jan 27, 1971 to Jan 15, 1972
Metal
Boar
Jan 16, 1972 to Feb 2, 1973
Water
Rat
Feb 3, 1973 to Jan 22, 1974
Water
Ox
Jan 23, 1974 to Feb 10, 1975
Wood
Tiger
Feb 11, 1975 to Jan 30, 1976
Wood
Rabbit
Jan 31, 1976 to Feb 17, 1977
Fire
Dragon
Feb 18, 1977 to Feb 6, 1978
Fire
Snake
Feb 7, 1978 to Jan 27, 1979
Earth
Horse
Jan 28, 1979 to Feb 15, 1980
Earth
Sheep
Feb 16, 1980 to Feb 4, 1981
Metal
Monkey
Feb 5, 1981 to Jan 24, 1982
Metal
Rooster
Jan 25, 1982 to Feb 12, 1983
Water
Dog
Feb 13, 1983 to Feb 1, 1984
Water
Boar
Feb 2, 1984 to Feb 19, 1985
Wood
Rat
Feb 20, 1985 to Feb 8, 1986
Wood
Ox
Feb 9, 1986 to Jan 28, 1987
Fire
Tiger
Jan 29, 1987 to Feb 16, 1988
Fire
Rabbit
Feb 17, 1988 to Feb 5, 1989
Earth
Dragon
Feb 6, 1989 to Jan 26, 1990
Earth
Snake
Jan 27, 1990 to Feb 14, 1991
Metal
Horse
Feb 15, 1991 to Feb 3, 1992
Metal
Sheep
Feb 4, 1992 to Jan 22, 1993
Water
Monkey
Jan 23, 1993 to Feb 9, 1994
Water
Rooster
Feb 10, 1994 to Jan 30, 1995
Wood
Dog
Jan 31, 1995 to Feb 18, 1996
Wood
Boar
Feb 19, 1996 to Feb 6, 1997
Fire
Rat
Feb 7, 1997 to Jan 27, 1998
Fire
Ox
Jan 28, 1998 to Feb 15, 1999
Earth
Tiger
Feb 16, 1999 to Feb 4, 2000
Earth
Rabbit
Feb 5, 2000
Metal
Dragon
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Synchronicity
If you have ever experienced a time when something going on in your mind coincided strangely with something that happened in the physical world, then you have experienced synchronicity. You suddenly think about someone; the phone rings and they’re on the other end. You dream about someone you haven’t seen in years, and discover that they just died. You hear a name that you’ve never heard before, and suddenly you’re hearing it everywhere. You have an idea that you’ve never thought before, and suddenly that idea is everywhere. Read the rest of this entry »
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Feng Shui
Feng Shui is the art of living in harmony with your physical surroundings. An ancient Chinese philosophy, the term “feng shui” means “wind and water”. The original idea in ancient China was that it was nice to live in a house with hills behind you to shield you from wind, and with a stream or some sort of running water in front of your house. The Chinese felt that people who lived with “feng shui” were much more likely to be happy and prosperous.
Ch’i
The practice of feng shui involves creating and maintaining an environment that promotes and enhances the flow of ch’i. Ch’i is the lifeforce that exists in all living things. Positive ch’i is created whenever there is beauty or something is done well. Negative ch’i is created when there is clutter, ugliness, or things are done poorly. Positive energy and harmony with the world are created when we keep our home full of fresh air and light, and don’t neglect any portion of it. Feng shui believes that neglecting part of your home will encourage the flow of negative ch’i in that part of the house, and that the corresponding part of your life will suffer. Read the rest of this entry »
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Shakespeare and Astrology
Think of King Lear, who sinned knowingly and scoffed at the stars. Or Prospero in Shakespeare’s The Tempest, who defied the stars and then used them to his benefit. The “star-cross’d” Romeo believed the poison from the apothecary was the only thing that would “shake the yoke of inauspicious stars” from his “world-wearied flesh.” And Anthony, in Julius Caesar, attributed his first defeat to the fact that the stars had forsaken him, blaming the moon’s eclipse for his ultimate fall.In all of Shakespeare’s 37 plays there are more than a hundred allusions to astrology, and many of his characters’ actions are said to be favored or hindered by the stars. The signs of the zodiac are mentioned in six of Shakespeare’s plays, and the planets may even be blamed for disasters, especially as they wander from their spheres. Several of Shakespeare’s characters were governed by particular stars, as Posthumous was born under the benevolent planet Jupiter, and thus had a favorable destiny at the end of the play. Another character, Monsieur Parolles, was born under Mars and became known fittingly as a soldier. The moon–known for its influence on emotions and self-image–was said to govern Elizabeth, who wept throughout the play Richard III. These examples and many other astrological passages scattered throughout his dramatic works show that Shakespeare was at least interested in astrology and used the art abundantly in the creation of some of his most striking passages. He probably did this because it would have an appeal to the Elizabethan audience at the time. Whether he had a sincere interest in astrology is unknown. Read the rest of this entry »
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Jung and Astrolgy
“How much is lost through disbelief!” –Heraclitus
Carl G. Jung believed that there is an indisputable connection between our minds and our bodies. Most people today would agree with that assessment. Our bodies affect our minds, and our minds affect our bodies. Our external situation affects our bodies, which affects our minds, and vice versa.
Taking it a step further, he believed that we affect our physical environment, and that ultimately, we affect the solar system. The solar system affects us, we affect the solar system. Our lives are not “caused” by the stars - the stars do not initiate anything, but there is an ongoing two-way relationship between ourselves and the stars.
Taking it another step further, he believed that the singleness of the solar system paralleled the singleness of human experience, and that “we are one.” That there is a single external world, and a single internal world. The single internal world is not accessible by our conscious selves, rather it exists in the unconscious mind. He believed that each person’s unconscious mind contains not only personal unconscious, but at a deeper level contains collective material that in inherited - the “collective unconscious.” Jung felt that we can learn a lot about the human psyche through astrology, not only because the stars and planets are an external reflection of our inner selves, but also because the inherently symbolic nature of astrology allows us to consciously correlate symbols with unconscious knowledge. Jung felt that astrology is a language of symbols that mediates between levels of consciousness. Read the rest of this entry »
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Natal Chart
What is a natal chart?
In astrology, your natal chart (sometimes called birthchart) is a graph that shows the positions of the planetsand astrological houses in the sky at the moment of your birth.
How is my natal chart different from my horoscope?
Your natal chart is much more detailed and accurate than your horoscope. A popular horoscope considers only the position of the Sun, whereas your natal chart includes hundreds of pieces of data. Mark Twain once said: “Thedifference between a good word and the right word is likethe difference between fire and firefly.” Similarly, your popular horoscope may hold some hints of truth, but your natal chart tells us the real story of your natural personality.
What can my natal chart show me?
Analyzing the planetary positions and relationships in your natal chart affords a remarkably profound and revealing glimpse into your natural character, with its inherent strengths and weaknesses. Among other things, your natal chart will tell you: A) what type of partner and relationshipyou seek and will be best matched with, B) what type ofjob or career your natural strengths and weaknesses arebest suited for, and C) obstacles that need to be overcomein your life. Most importantly, your natal chart will helpyou to understand your desires, motivations, and why youare the way that you are.
Why do you need my exact time and place of birth to calculate my natal chart?
For a natal chart to be accurate, we must know the exact positions of the stars at the exact moment of your birth.Since the houses of the zodiac revolve one degree every four minutes, an accurate time of birth is necessary todetermine your Ascendant sign and some planetaryaspects. Although we can generate a natal chart withoutthese highly time-sensitive positions included, we’d muchrather give you the more accurate chart that is generatedwith an exact time and place of birth.
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Psychic Readings
Try free psychic readings online
Psychic readings are performed by various psychics and clairvoyants. A psychic is said to be someone with a special ability or gift to see the future or past, communicate with spirits, read minds (through telepathy) or effect matter somehow. Specific supernatural abilities vary from psychic to psychic.
Psychic readings are similar to astrology readings done by astrologers except the reading is not based on the stars but on the psychic’s feelings and impressions. Some psychics use tarot cards to help them perform their readings. Below are some sites that offer free and paid psychic readings:
Keen - offers live psychic readings, astrology readings and horoscopes. They offer a free initial reading. They have a wide variety of psychics, astrologers and clairvoyants to choose from.

Kill The Time ...

2008-11-04T11:36:00.001-08:00

I just finish my service today.. and hanging around with my friends and of course with the "loved one" kekee..

Anyway, nothing really important to share this day, but just to kill the time, I went to my laptop to share some pics.. pics.. pics.. yeah.. you know what I mean by "pics" .. nothing really fancy to see but just to makes this blog a little bit brighter today since its raining outside and it is cold so I am looking for a cozy spot to makes my feet warmer this day.. as I was searching for some details that I can used on my essay, I was looking around to my SONY camera .. 3.5 mm camera glass, I was wondering if there is a picture that I can download for some showdown on MEDICAL STUDENTS service hour did hours ago.. kekek..

So, I just choose this pic to share .. Here is some of my classmates and "J"

Aaahh..... I hate cold!

(left to right: Viana, "J" (hehe), Daniel, and Pr. Lus )

(Bottom Pic: The Stereotype of the "MALES" in our classroom)

SM Mall of Asia - No other Mall comes close.

2008-11-04T11:23:00.000-08:00

The SM Mall of Asia is huge.What I really liked about it was it was nice and airy, you did not get that claustrophobic feeling of being stuck in a concrete box. A lot of the lighting is natural, flowing through the huge windows, I'm glad I don't have to clean them!The SM Mall of Asia is the largest in the Philippines and is the third largest in the world, at least by floor size, it ranks behind the Golden Resources Mall in China and the West Edmonton Mall in Canada.

But as there slogan so aptly puts it No other Mall comes close, how true.Four buildings make up the SM Mall of Asia, the Main Mall, the Entertainment Mall and the North and South Car park buildings, which can park 5,000 cars. One of the major concerns of the owner, SM Prime Holdings, was to ensure shoppers did not get lost, so they have put in place two concierge desks to assist you with finding your favourite shop.

What is good about the SM Mall of Asia?

It's location, it is right on Manila Bay and whilst I have not been there during one of Manila Bay's spectacular sunsets I could just imagine it would be pretty special.If you are like me and would rather not have to stomp around a shopping mall all day, take heart, whilst your other half can get some retail therapy you can go ice skating on the Olympic size Ice Rink, or laze back in the first Philippines IMAX Theatre or you could go off to the Science museum, after all no other Mall comes close.

Where is the SM Mall of Asia?

The SM Mall of Asia is right on Manila Bay in Pasay City, Metro Manila. It is right beside the Cultural Center of the Philippines, just west of Roxas Boulevard.In fact if you wonder down Epifanio de Santos Avenue, you will not be able to miss it.

How do I get to the SM Mall of Asia?

It's no good heading off not knowing where you have to go.If you are coming by taxi just tell where you want to go, if he does not know where the SM Mall of Asia is then there is something wrong with him, get out and flag down another taxi.If you are coming by either the LRT or MRT, make sure you get off at the EDSA-Taft Avenue stations. From here you can either jump on a Jeepney or catch a taxi.Getting to the SM Mall of Asia is a breeze, everyone knows where it is, if you get lost, you can just about ask anyone for directions.

What sort of shops are at the SM Mall of Asia?

Well, where do I start, with 600 shops, all trying to take your hard earned cash, the sort of shops you will find at SM Mall of Asia will not disappoint you.Being an SM Mall, you have the SM Department store, SM Hypermarket and the SM Appliance Center. You also have a monstrous food court and restaurants.There a fashion clothing, jewellery, hardware, homemaker, toys, you name it, it is here. As well as the Cinema Complex and Ice Skating Rink.I'm not sure you could do the SM Mall of Asia any justice in one day, I think two days would cover it all, but I'm not sure your wallet or purse could cope!Once in Manila you have to decide where to stay. Have a look here for some of my reviews and recommendation on where to stay in Manila.For other Shopping Mall in Manila have a look here

What's Your Favourite Mall of Asia Shop?

Have you discovered a special shop, hidden gem, a shop that provides absolute bargains in the SM Mall of Asia? I'm sure I'm not the only one who constantly searches for great value shopping. Share it with your fellow shoppers!

HAWAII: The Island of ALOHA!

2008-11-04T11:17:00.000-08:00

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Its Election Day! It's time for VOTING!

2008-11-04T11:12:00.000-08:00

If you are one of the millions of Americans who have either already placed their vote, like myself, or plan to do so in the coming days you likely will be anxiously awaiting the results. As someone who has been following months of media coverage, news, and water cooler conversation, I am dying to know who will be the next president of the United States. While I know these things take time, and I inevitably will have to wait until late into the night on November 4th, I did a bit of digging to try to go beyond the opinion polls and the pundits to see what other people are using as predictors for who will win this presidential election. So, if you really want to know who is going to win and simply cannot wait until the ballots are tabulated, take a look at these far more sophisticated and reliable indicators, and then share them with your friends. Since 1980, sales of Halloween masks have predicted the winner of each and every election, according to costume sellers. Amazon.com currently shows a 53 to 47 percent split of masks in Obama's favor, coincidentally the same current poll average that is being reported over at Real Clear Politics. Furthermore, Sarah Palin masks have sold out, clearing a margin of 3 to 1 over Joe Biden. Combine the two and it makes the race overall pretty close, if you believe in this prediction.Another fun and reportedly accurate predictor includes polling the kids vote. Scholastic (R) classroom magazines hold a quadrennial poll of students in grades 1 through 12, and they’ve only been wrong once since 1956. The only one they missed was Kennedy/Nixon in 1960. Guess they weren’t allowed to stay up late enough to watch Nixon sweat the election away in their televised debate. So for this one, if you know of someone between 6 and 18 years of age, go ahead and ask them. Odds are, they are likely to be right. For all of the sports fans out there, here’s another one for you: If the Washington Redskins win their final home game just prior to the election, the incumbent party wins. This has proven true 18 out of 19 times, and this year, the Redskins play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night. Should the Redskins win, that would predict a win for McCain, while Obama fans should be pulling for the Steelers. I predict TV ratings will skyrocket during the game. Various other predictors include T-shirt sales, book sales, and electoral schwag. One last possible predictor: In the 2000 election, the absentee ballot of a man in Bellevue Washington was delivered to a family in Copenhagen, Denmark, who found two absentee ballots mixed in with their junk mail. He voted for George W. Bush. Do absentee ballots found after being lost in the mail go on to predict the winner? I don’t know about that, but it does predict that everyone--even a family in Denmark--gets junk mail. To me, the most enjoyable part of this political process (aside from playing the guessing game) has been the incredible conversations that have come from people on both sides of the fence. As director of business development at meebo, I get to help facilitate those conversations by allowing people from all over the world to come together and discuss their thoughts in any of our thousands of partner chat rooms across the web. One humorous and lively conversation that I will be definitely be joining will begin November 4th and last for two days at Comedy Central's Indecision 2008 site. There you will find some of the most exciting election banter on the web. That’s not a prediction, it’s a guarantee. In closing, I offer a message to those who are eligible: Predictions like these mean nothing, unless you vote!

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Every Time ...

2008-11-04T09:45:00.000-08:00

Every time I think of you,

I get an inner glow,

That magic feeling deep inside,

That only lovers know.

Every time I fall asleep,

My dreams are filled with you,

Reminiscing .... of days gone by,

And planning things to do.

Every time my heart beats,

And blood runs through my veins;

It fills me with your loving warmth,

And soothes away my pains.

There's so much to love about you,

I am yours and you are mine,

My life's worthwhile when you make me smile,

And it happens ..... every time.

Give a CHILD with a CLEFT a second chance at LIFE!

2008-11-03T14:48:00.000-08:00

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Everyone can helped byy donating online: http://www.smiletrain.org/ or simply by calling this number to change a child life... (1-877-543-7645)

GOOD NEWS FOR MEDICAL STUDENT!

2008-10-30T16:53:00.000-07:00

Second Bacculaureate and Post-BacculaureatePre-medical Studies
There are two options available to college graduates to strengthen your application to medical school. If the undergraduate grades were not competitive, enrollment as a second baccalaureate student will permit improvement in overall G.P.A.. Application to SJSU for this second degree can be done in any field other than the one already completed. The choice of major is generally not important, as it is unlikely that the new degree program will be completed. With competitive undergraduate grades, enrollment for post-baccalaureate study is recommended. This is postgraduate work, so the undergraduate G.P.A. will be unchanged. Currently, about thirty students in this category are taking biology classes. This group includes students with engineering, business, anthropology, computer science, nursing, and music degrees. A few students had prepared for medicine as first undergraduates but lacked strong applications. There are no special classes for such students, but a few have improved their overall academic record sufficiently to be accepted by medical schools.
All of the courses required by professional schools are offered at SJSU. There is, however, no formal undergraduate or post-graduate pre-medical program. Pre-medical students enroll in calculus (Math 30P or equivalent), inorganic chemistry lecture and lab (Chemistry 1A and 1B), organic chemistry lecture and lab (Chemistry 112A, 112B, and 113A) , physics lecture and lab (Physics 2A and 2B), animal biology lecture and lab (Biology 2), and cell biology lecture and lab (Biology 3) along with mainstream students. Seats in these courses are usually available.
Because of their maturity and motivation, post-graduate students constitute a talented and dedicated part of our student body that is appreciated by the faculty. There is a sense of community among post-graduate students, as they often know and support one another. The department’s pre-medical advisors (see Advisors List) fully endorse the return of students from other fields to the pre-medical curriculum and are happy to consult with those students. Post-graduate programs at other universities, including private universities, are usually structured very much like that at San Jose State, but with the occasional addition of a "pipeline" for early consideration at a given medical school. That we do not offer. We also lack a mailing service for medical-school application.
The success rate of post-baccalaureate students who partake of the support available by conferring with an advisor is excellent. Recent national news stories and information from medical schools indicate that medical schools are increasingly inclined towards older (up to 35), more experienced applicants. One prestigious school awards one point in the admission process for each year from age 20 to 30. In any event, we are pleased with the success stories of our students, and all report back from medical school that they are as well prepared as the graduates of any university in the nation.
If you attend SJSU, you should contact the department advisors as soon as possible to discuss your program of study. Filing dates for application for admission are as follows:
Spring, 2003
8/1/2002 - filing begins
8/31/2002 - filing ends
Fall, 2003
10/1/2002 - filing begins
11/30/2002 - filing ends
Spring, 2004
8/1/2003 - filing begins
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There is currently no limit on admissions. Non-residents of California (especially foreign students) are subject to out-of-state fees and may have earlier application deadlines . A University Catalog and a Schedule of Classes should be purchased at the SJSU Spartan Bookstore [(408) 924-1800] or viewed online for current regulations. For additional questions, contact the Biology Department at(408)924-4900. The document, entitled "Premedical Information, " answers frequently asked questiions and provide guidance about course requirement for medical school.

Huh?

2008-10-30T16:36:00.000-07:00

Today.. it appeared a "cool day" for us, medical student.. why? Well, today instructor are appeared not to be here today at this time, at this moment.. huhhhh...

"NO CLASS" is the Magic Word!

So, here I am with "J" taking some crzy pic before leaving home.. thanks goodness, we have break day or at least I have to say.. "free time" to relax and soothing our mind from all the hardness of studying .. we need some Trouble-free time..!

So, here are some pic that we took.. its pretty cool to see.. thanks to "J" for re-edit the pic cause I don't know much about visual tech .. he does.. so, I put all the trust on him and the result comes pretty good.. Tadah!!!

What the Heck Am I up to??

2008-10-30T16:04:00.000-07:00

Here I am again...

Just walking around the city after ended up my class at 2:10 pm.

I walk.. walk.. brsskk..brssk... as fast as I can to my vehicle to ran away from school..haha (joking)

I decide to go to "Leavesley" ~ a place of paradise here in the city.. where it located over 120 stores to shop in, you can find almost everything.. from expensive brand coats, shoes, sweaters, tip top, necklaces, earrings, .... blah..blah.. much more.. ( I find it hard to describe each one of them, so make a .... "shortcut" of saying it)

Anyhow.. the day was bright.. bright.. bright.. sunny sky .. blue sky . .. no clouds.. which is how United States always looked like.. no cloud, just bright deep ocean type clouds.. pretty!

So, as I mention, I took a snap of myself cause I'm hanging out by myself since my peers and my "J" are still having a class.. so, I decide to have so FUN myself... wahhhhhhhhhhhh..

Here I am with my SONY digital camera.. click.. click..click.. until I was bored to death..

So, I ended up liking one picture I took, which is this one.. how's that? cool right? A kid holding some kind of a catcher .. ( I have no clue what it calls.. haha) so, anyway, just to kill time, I took her pic too... cute ^^

Yeah, this is just some random thought of me again, I really have no idea what to type in my laptop as I'm staring my screen.. so, just type whatever ..

Anyway, hope everyone's enjoying their day like I did..

HAPPY THOUGHT ALWAYS!

A Random Thoughts ....

2008-10-30T15:51:00.000-07:00

Here I am, 2 in the morning .. can't sleep, not being able to think what to do to kill time!

So, blah..blah..blah... I started to turn my head to my laptop... don' t know what to do at first, so I stared.. stared.. stared...

2 second later ... I ending up to turn me laptop ON and go ONLINE again. As I was doing some research paper for tomorrow class, I went and check on my digital camera.. just looking on what's new and what I should do with all of them.. "ahhh.. should I download it? Now? This hour? ahh..." well, I did. (that's the point)

I saw a pic I took a days ago with "J" and some cute baby (appeared to be his sister baby); since he is so adorable to look and to hold, we decide to take some cute pic with "cutiebabe" (the nickname we arranged... haha, quite "cute" right?) Anyhow... I see this one pic that I can't stopped looking and wondering if I should post it here.. and I did.. (second thoughts!)

So, here it is.. just a quick snap from "J" and "Cutiebabe" ..

After that, I'm going back to finish my homework before the clock turned to 3 Am.

Hahah.. still I have time to blog to released my tension and make my brain to relax for awhile so that I won't syncope later on... some crzy thoughts right there..!

Good day.. I'm hoping to see the sunrise at 5 Am...

What Are We Doing...??

2008-10-30T15:25:00.000-07:00

~ (Me and "J") ~

This is where we all have to sign some "cool" ending story.. hahaha..

It just that this moment, we are just hanging out and chilling before the ending of our semester together... wahhhhhhhhhhh...

Anyway, this day gone so fast just a bling..bling.. of an eye.

This is just some random thought and one pic that I want to share .. the idea is to making sure (readers) will have the idea on what I'm up to.

See this pic ---> that's what I'm talking about.

Thinking on New ... hmmm.. "HairCut"?

2008-10-30T15:18:00.000-07:00

I personally love "Victoria Beckham".

She is such a beauty that I think she's really is something.

I love the haircut she made recently and I wanted to try something new... ahhhh.. maybe like this one?

Haircut like this really match up with prominent structure like she have, so.. I was wondering if I should try it out since I'm getting bored with my trend ... so why not right?

Spending Free Time with "J"

2008-10-30T12:12:00.000-07:00

Here is some free time, 3:00pm, no hectic schedule to worry about, since I just coming back from doing my community service hour that I need to do for some "Crzy History" Class this semester.. anyway, having said that, just wanted to share some "Life Music" from "J" and its really good!

I post this pic instead... you got the idea how my day turned to be!

He got his second concert yesterday (October 28th, 2008) and I'm happy for him!

Good job J!

I wish him the best of LUCK!

Cute or Emo?

2008-10-30T12:08:00.000-07:00

This is a cool stuff I bought from SM Asia Mall in Philippines a while ago.. and I thought this is such a naughty? cool? emo? stuff.. haha.. anyhow, it all combined, so it got a good price, and I bought it with happy heart!

Look: ----------------------------------------->>>>>

(Emo or What? )

Mom's Raisin Oatmeal Cookies (A thought to share the RECIPE)

2008-10-30T12:03:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
1 egg
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup raisins

DIRECTIONS
1). Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2). Sift the flour together with the soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in the oats. Combine the other ingredients and add them to the flour mixture, stirring thoroughly.
3). Drop by tablespoonful onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 15 to 18 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool.

Try it OUT! My mom did, and it sure comes out perfectly!

It easy and good for every occassion!

Weird Random Thoughts.. appeared to be "Donut'

2008-10-30T11:57:00.000-07:00

Here some new pic of my trip (driving) to Dunkin Donuts, one of my favorite place to hang out with my peers and of course the LOVE oned.

Anyway, this is jus a random thoughts and I thought taking some pic of "My Donut" can be Cool.. haha.. just to pass the boresome.

[Hmm...mmmm..]~ The Best of Korean Foods!

2008-10-30T11:47:00.000-07:00

Korean food is rich in nutrition, balanced in content, and low in calories and is richly endowed with fermented foods, vegetables and grains, soups, teas, liquors, confectionery and soft beverages. They say you can eat as much Korean food as you like without gaining weight! This may very well be true as most Koreans who have not been overly exposed to western fast-food are quite thin.Rice, either plain or mixed with other grains, is the staple of the Korean diet and is always served at every meal of the day, including breakfast. In fact Koreans don’t

consider themselves to have eaten a meal unless it has included rice. Where a foreign person might ask a friend “Have you eaten?”, Koreans ask each other “Have you eaten rice?”. A typical meal consists of a bowl of rice and a big bowl of hot soup or stew, accompanied by a variety of side-dishes. Kimchi, spiced and fermented cabbage or radish, and Dwenjang paste, made of soybeans, are the best-known Korean side-dishes, and these have recently become highly valued for their disease-prevention attributes. Other side-dishes include steamed, stir-fried or pickled vegetables, sliced meats, grilled or raw fish, eggs and tofu (dooboo in Korean). Korean foods are seldom deep-fried like

Chinese food; they are usually boiled or blanched, broiled, stir-fried, steamed, or pan-fried with vegetable oil. Soy sauce, soybean paste, red pepper paste, ginger root and sesame seeds are the essential seasonings added to most Korean food which tends to be quite spicy at times. And not to be forgotten is the fact that Korea is the world’s largest consumer of garlic -- beating out Italy.

Some of the most common Korean dishes are:Nengmyon: A refreshing summer favorite. In Korean, its name means "cold noodles". Thin, chewy buckwheat noodles are served in a cold beef broth with chopped scallions, shredded radishes, cucumbers, sesame seeds, and lean beef slices.Bbibimpap: A dish made of cooked rice mixed with bits of meat, seasoned vegetables and egg. It is often mixed with goechew-jang (a red pepper sauce).Bulgogi: Popularly known as "Korean barbecue", thin, tender slices of beef with vegetables are marinated with soy sauce, sesame oil, and other spices and barbecued or stir-fried.Samgyetang: This hot soup is made with chicken stuffed with ginseng, jujubes, sticky rice and garlic. It is seasoned with salt and black pepper and stewed.

Welcome to SM Mall of Asia Manila Philippines! FUN TRIP EVER!

2008-10-30T11:38:00.000-07:00

(Who Knew you able to "ICE SKATE" in Philippines! Well, this SM MALL of ASIA MANILA PHILIPPINES does OFFER it and the BEST is YET TO COME!)

Shop till you drop in this huge flagship store of the SM Group of Supermalls. Here you can also have a haircut, a manicure, a massage, and do a hundred other things. You may even go for a spin on an ice skating rink. There is a wide variety of cafes, bars, restaurants and food stalls, in addition to the SM Megamall Food Court in the basement. Just in case you are wondering what SM stands for, it is short for Shoe Mart, the name of the hole-in-the-wall shoe store which the mammoth SM enterprise sprung from.

I'm enjoying my trip in Philippines! There is so much more to do in there.. beautiful peoples, beautiful places, beautiful relaxing spots for tourisms, and yet .. BEST FOODS!

LOVE IT!

[The Beauty of Ave Maria University]

2008-10-30T11:34:00.000-07:00

The Oratory at Ave Maria University is the focus of a new town and university development on 4,000 acres of former agricultural land in southern Florida. Home to 6,000 students, Ave Maria University desired an oratory that would be the spiritual, conceptual heart and physical center of the community. At first view, the profile of the 120-foot-tall structure evokes images of a cathedral, but a closer look reveals a contemporary building of glass, steel, and stone. The facility is located at the focus of major roadways and pedestrian paths.
Special Design ElementsThe design is rooted in a combination of historic church forms, rendered with contemporary structure, materials, and technology. Structural steel buttresses, which emulate the great cathedrals of Europe, rise from the stone plinth and pierce through to the interior. Inside, details in stone, bronze, wood, and glass are reminiscent of the work of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Design/Construction ChallengesThe unique design presented a series of challenges for the project team. The building's substantial height and open interior volume created structural concerns, and the curved nature of the building required complex connections that would remain exposed. Computer simulations helped the construction team avoid structural deficiencies. Further, the project was successfully completed in a region of southwestern Florida known as "hurricane alley" and "the lightning capital of the world."

My Trip Around The World : Incheon, South Korea. (In my quest to understand life....)

2008-10-30T11:29:00.000-07:00

Friday just before noon, I took a bus from Mokpo to Incheon. Got to Incheon around 5 pm and hopped into a cab to go to the ferry terminal. I bought a ticket and looked for an ATM machine to withdraw more money before leaving Korea only to find out that there is no ATM at the ferry terminal!!! and I had to go to an E-mart nearby. I was told that I should board in 10 minutes so I took a taxi and asked the driver to wait for me at e-mart to take me back to the ferry terminal. I withdrew 1,200,000 won from my account and tucked it into my purse. My Korean debit card is only domestic not international. It's not going to work anywhere outside Korea. And I had promised myself not to use my Canadian credit cards. I've just finished paying them off.
At 7 pm the ferry left Incheon for Tianjin. The ship was nice, with a decent coffee shop and restaurant -- although the food could be better -- sunny lounge, trilingual reception staff and large washrooms. The bunks were comfortable, although my neighbors were two little kids, a boy and a girl, with their mother, and like any typical brothers and sisters in the world, the boy abused and the girl screamed. At some point I had to throw a loud SSSHHH to the boy who was singing to himself early in the morning.
On the ferry I was told that the last bus from Tianjin to Beijing is at 8:00 pm. We were supposed to arrive around 8:30, pass through the customs, and probably be out of the ferry terminal around 9:30. So I thought I had to stay in Tianjin that night and take a bus or train to Beijing the next day. But luckily I meet Martin, a professional backpacker from Chile. He introduced me to two Chinese students who study in Korea and they told us there is a shuttle bus from Tianjin ferry terminal to Beijing waiting for us. Awesome! We took it and spent New Year's Eve on the bus, taking pictures and watching some fireworks from the bus window.
When we got to Beijing, the students helped Martin and me to grab a cab to Leo hostel. I gave the cab driver the phone number. He called and was told that the hostel is full. Martin pulled out his China Lonely Planet and gave him some other phone number to call -- Saga international Youth Hostel. The taxi driver called the hostel and got the address and we headed to the place. After few minutes we noticed that we are going in circles and the cab driver doesn't really know where he's going. He was looking at the street signs and murmuring in Chinese, even asking people for direction while the meter was running. I thought if he doesn't know where he's going, it's only common sense if he stops the meter until he is on his shortest way to the destination. But no, the meter was running and he was wandering all over the city.
after 10 minutes or so, Martin and I decided to get off and take another cab who knows the city better, but the taxi driver wanted us to pay the full charge on the meter which was 40 yuan (not much but still unfair). We refused to pay since we were not even close to our destination, and he refused to open the trunk for Martin to pick up his backpack. All through sign language he convinced us to get back in his cab. And we did. Martin really needed his backpack!
After another 10 minutes we were Finally at the hostel and although it was past midnight, we decided to celebrate the New Year with a Chinese beer at the under-construction lobby. After a long day, around 2 o'clock in the morning, I was finally in bed. It was my very first night in China. I was excited and looking forward to the rest of my 16-day stay

BEST DAY IN LA: DISNEYLAND!

2008-10-30T11:21:00.000-07:00

(This is Ki and Ben .. haha, too tired)

(Kandice and Me)

Best day in LA: Disneyland!!
This is my most fun-filled day here in LA! I went to Disneyland todae and it was sooo tiring but fun and scary. (*Attn all family members: When you come to LA in dec, we will conquer all the rides in disneyland! Juz like the way i did today! Ha... There'll be 6 of us too, juz like todae. And the good thing is, there are a couple of rides whereby 6 ppl can sit together in one cabin!)Waiting for the bus in school..In the bus on the way to Disneyland. Look at lazy Ben sleeping like a baby.In the tram proceeding towards Disneyland from the carpark... All exicited... You guys like my bumber bee sunglasses? Hee.. I bought it from school... 2 for $15.Here we are! In front of Adventureland. There are many different part in Disneyland such as Tommorowland, Fantasyland etc.
More photos...
Spacemountain! Its a fast ride inside the dark where there are lots of small dots of lights in space. Feels like u're in outer space...
Waiting to get into the ride Indiana Jones...
Im the 5th one! Ha i know i freaked out. Instead of buying the photo, we decided to juz sneak photos shots! Ben is the 4th one hiding behind kookkik. And... 4d anyone??
After the ride we went to a souvenier shop and saw this really funni fan. It's like a spray bottle wif fan so u can spray mist out.... So amazing.
Turkey Leg and Me! I shared one wif Joy for lunch coz its so big! But it's yummilicious!
A boring Pirates of the Carribean ride. Well actually it was ok. Nice "scenery"
More photos taken in the park....
And that was Disneyland. Opp Disneyland is California Adventure park. We bought the park hoppers ticket so we can go to both parks. There's more rides in California Adventure but Disneyland is bigger.
My first horrifying ride... Tower of terror... Gosh i was so so freaked out before the ride. Im those kind of person who would keep sayin im so so afraid to take the ride, and keep complaining before the ride. But end of the day, i still dare to take the rides. =) This ride was the best. Its like u're in a lift and it will go up to 13th storey and fall down. I was so freaked out i grabbed Ben's leg (he was sitting beside me). But its ok... (*aTTn all family members, we HAVE to sit this ride) Im really very proud of myself for having the courage to take all the rides...
Before the ride... Me and Joy with the Tower of Terror for the backdrop.
Waiting in line for doomsday! Me and Ben all freaked out.
But after the ride, i thought it wasnt as bad as wad i imagined it to be. We then took another super scary ride. Its like the Tower of Terror juz that tis time round its open air and we juz shoot up realli fast and fall straight down. Initially i didnt dare to take it so me and Ben waited for the 4 of them to take it. Then when they came down, they told mi its better than the Tower of Terror so i told to myself that i should be brave and juz do it since im already there. And im glad i did coz it wasnt that bad afterall =)
Kookkik, Jay, Arm and Joy.... Look at Joy's face. I really hated the anticipation.
Joy, ME and Arm =)
We then went on to take a roller coaster ride. Well its was pretty scary but again, it wasnt that bad. Ha i survived after all. Juz that it was so fast and bumpy i keep bumping my head. Especially when it was doing the 360 degree turn...
Well cant realli see the roller coaster but the one wif the partial micky mouse is the roller coaster ride.
Joy and me. Look how happy we are... Hee...
Along our way to our last ride we bumped into some other of the exchange students and decided to take a group photo =)
And our last ride was the "worse" of all. Not because its scary or wad. It was bcoz it got me TOTALLY drenched! Its like a circular lifebuoy and 6 of us sat in it. Towards the end, i thought i survived it but out of a sudden a big blast of water splashed up from the "river" and got me totally soaked. And the most retarded thing was that we took the ride at about 6pm when it was getting colder. I was like freezing after that. My jeans was soaked and i felt so so bad.
Check this out...
After this wet ride, we went for dinner and did some shopping. The things here are so so expensicve so i only got myself a cute mickey mouse ring (to put worn on my little pinky) for 21 usd. And i also bought a nice key chain (with the word JOY) for joy coz she has been so so nice to me when im here. She's like my best fren coz we tok to each other everydae about everything. After shopping, we proceeded to the main area to wait for the famous fireworks. Oh my god it was sooooo beautiful. I think its the most beautiful fireworks i had ever seen. There was like a story line behind it and it lasted pretty long. My Daddy LoVeS fireworks and i cant wait to bring him here to admire the beautiful fireworks display. It was so so romantic. Picture this: The weather is perfect... Cold and chilly but not excessively. It was dark and the fireworks display lit up the entire sky. Then they had a "fairy" flying here and there. It was so cute. I had some video clips so my loved ones in Singapore can watch the fireworks and feel my joy too =)

... Random Thoughts ...

2008-10-30T11:14:00.000-07:00

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