IThriveToWrite

Locked in Loneliness

2013-06-23T10:27:00.002-07:00

Do you find yourself sad? Every night when you're all alone, do you ask yourself what can really make you happy? Perhaps you just can't do what you're heart really desires. Thinking too much about what other people will think of you when you do something you really want is what locks you in the room of loneliness. You can't let yourself break free because you are afraid about being criticized, you are scared about being judged when the real fact is that all the people around you, if not all, 90% of them will see nothing but your wrongs. People easily remember the wrongs of the others. No matter what you do, people will always have something to say about you. So, do what will make you happy as long as you're not hurting anybody.

A Night Out at El Potro

2012-09-16T10:45:00.000-07:00

One Saturday night, I drop by El Potro to see if this place deserves the praises I am hearing from other people who have been there. Well, I couldn't say they're lying because the place was good and there were a lot of gimikeros and gimikeras coming in and going out the place. There was a band playing good music and punchlines.

Coming to the food, I just ordered the usual appetizer plus a usual meal. To give you a little trivia about myself, I love chicharong bulaklak! This dish really boosts my appetite. This is a killer food but I make sure to eat a fair portion since it can induce hypertension that can lead to cardiac arrest or heart attack.

Aside from the good presentation, I loved its taste and the vinegar deep too!

Too bad I wasn't able to finish the chicken fillet because I did not like the sauce. For me it was too sweet and salty. However, the fried rice is really good that it compensates its taste.

Meanwhile Bar and Lounge - Comedy Bar

2012-09-02T08:51:00.000-07:00

It is a very gloomy and boring Saturday when I decided to do the laundry. I was very lazy day but I was still able to finish HALF of them! lol! The rain poured so hard that afternoon which made me a little depressed. What lightened my day is a friend inviting me to hop some bars with live bands. I initially chose El Potro but ended up in Meanwhile Bar and Lounge when I saw the banner along the way and got curious.

Meanwhile Bar and Lounge
You get to pay Php100.oo for the entrance fee.

The place is nice! But it was so dark that I cannot take clear and good photos. So we decided to take our orders while we chitchat and enjoy the performers on stage.

Cocktails with names new to my eyes are the following. (Because I do not really drink cocktails. lol)

We ordered Long Island Iced Tea but I cannot tolerate its taste. It does not taste bad but I just couldn't drink it! I should have tried Tequila sunrise because it has an orange juice in it. lol!

And for the Snacks/Platters...

I feel like eating Fries overload topped with yummy cheese and beef.

And Crispy Chicken wings for my companion. Taste good even without the deep! (At least for me)

I really enjoyed the night and the food especially when stand up comedians started rocking the stage! They were so funny and all of them can really sing well. They are from Metro Manila by the way.

And when you visit the comfort room, here's what you'll see on the wall.. Magazines and news on Holywood celebrities.

The night was awesome! Make sure to include Meanwhile Bad and Lounge when you bar hop.. :D

I own all of these photos, disregard if you notice the watermarks because I just moved the whole post from my wordpress blog.

Unplanned Trip to Isdaan Floating Restaurant in Gerona Tarlac

2012-08-18T09:09:00.000-07:00

Finally I've got the chance to visit the Isdaan Floating Restaurant in Gerona, Tarlac. I've been hearing about this place from different people I know but I wasn't that interested until one time I feel like searching about it. As I've seen some photos, I thought it was like some place in Thailand. I've heard about the "Tacsiyapo" wall where you can take out your anger by throwing glasswares, plates and even TVs to the concrete wall. LOL! I feel like throwing one so I decided about going on the weekend. It was not a well prepared plan, I just wanted to see the what's with the place and the food.

There is a wide space for car parking and the large sign won't let you miss it upon passing the place.

What amused me on my first step inside are the bamboo sticks corridors and the fishes swimming around the waters about 6 to 9 ft deep.

I did not expect it was that deep. So you should carefully look after your kids if take them here.

The tacsiyapo wall! Good thing I was in a good mood that time, or else I'll break the wall. lol.

Me and my travel buddy decided to take a seat on the first Nipa hut like table we are passing through because we were so hungry.

About the food... We felt like eating their special tacsiyapong tilapia but is not available so we opt for Pritong hito (fried catfish) costing P384.00, Sinigang na Sugpo at P409.00, Pork BBQ at P267.00, and a small pot of plain/steamed rice costing P99.85. Buko shakes for our drinks at P87.00 each..

The fried hito has a sweet taste and its very crispy.

The Sinigang na hipon taste awesome! Can't say no to this dish.

Love the sweet well marinated taste of the tender pork BBQ.

Buko Shake has a sweet milky taste and the food is good. It's relative and a little pricey. Some of the servings are preferable for a group of people (I think).

So after the late yummy lunch, we decided to roam around and take some photos with the giant buddhas, monkeys, cartoon characters and etc.

With the Giant Buddhas

I had a great time taking photos. But awww.. time to go home cause its getting gloomy. The weather isn't in the mood today.. I wish I could stay to watch the magical show FOR KIDS? lol!

The trip took us about 1 and 1/2 hours bus ride (Solid North heading to Dagupan) from Dau Mabalacat terminal and costed us only P85.00 (one way) each. Make sure you visit this one of a kind place! Good as a stress reliever. I like the place and the fishes!

Fish tayo! :)

Krispy Kreme - A Cup of Coffee with a Friend

2012-07-18T08:40:00.000-07:00

A good place with a good coffee makes a good conversation with a good friend. When you feel the stress eating you up at home or at work, meet a friend, have a cup of coffee and talk! That makes you feel good in a while.

Krispy Kreme at SM Clark serves good coffee and yummy doughnuts. Bring a friend and feel the good smell and ambiance at you favorite coffee shop. :)

The Proposal (2009)

2012-05-05T12:14:00.000-07:00

Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) is the executive editor in chief of a book publishing company. Her subordinates dislike her because she is pushy and cold. After learning she is about to be deported to Canada because of an expired visa, she convinces her assistant, Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds), to marry her.

Both visit Immigration where an officer, Mr. Gilbertson (Denis O'Hare), informs them that he suspects they are committing fraud to avoid Margaret's deportation. Gilbertson tells them that they'll be asked questions about each other separately. If their answers don't match, Margaret will be deported to Canada and Andrew will be convicted of a felony punishable by a $250,000 fine and five years in prison. Andrew insists that Margaret make him an editor after their marriage and publish his book. Margaret agrees.

The couple travels to Sitka, Alaska, Andrew's home town, to meet his family. Margaret meets Andrew's mother Grace (Mary Steenburgen) and grandmother Annie (Betty White). During the trip to the family home, Margaret notices that nearly every shop in town carries the name Paxton and learns that Andrew's family is in fact very wealthy. During a welcome home party, Andrew confronts his father, Joe (Craig T. Nelson), who is angry about Andrew's dating the boss he has so long disliked and thinks he is using her to get ahead in his career. After their argument, Andrew announces the engagement to everyone. Margaret also meets Gertrude (Malin Åkerman), Andrew's ex-girlfriend. After the party is over, Grace and Gammy show Margaret and Andrew the bedroom they will share during the weekend.

More on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Proposal_(film)

"Trust" No One

2012-04-06T09:15:00.000-07:00

A suburban family is torn apart when 14-year-old Annie (Liana Liberato) meets her first boyfriend online. After months of communicating via online chat and phone, Annie discovers her friend is not who he originally claimed to be. Shocked into disbelief, her parents (Clive Owen and Catherine Keener) are shattered by their daughter's actions and struggle to support her as she comes to terms with what has happened to her once innocent life.

Such a tragic experience she had at the age of 14. And this pedophile with a wife and a son kept on deceiving her until he gets what he intentionally want to get from her as well as from young girls who happen to age between 12 and 14.

A very clear lesson learned, DO NOT TRUST anyone you just met online. And with regards to falling in-love, don't rush it. Later you will realize, being in-love is better when you're matured enough.

Source: http://www.youtube.com

Happy Feet 1 & 2 Awesome!

2012-04-06T08:52:00.000-07:00

Into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through singing a song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can dance and has became his strength!

In the part 2, the penguin who cannot sing had his offspring born named Eric, who is full of curiosity and would love to know everything in his very young age. Such an inspirational animated movie for kids and grownups. I loved it.

Source: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0366548/

The Back Up Plan -- Funny Romantic Movie!

2012-04-05T06:55:00.000-07:00

Zoe (Jenifer Lopez) haven't found the man she can see her future with, as being lonely, she decided to undergo insemination where when she is finally conceiving her babies (twin), she met Stan (Alex O'Loughlin) and fell in love with him.

And that is where the story begins.

Such a great romantic comedy!

Blitz (2011)

2012-04-03T11:20:00.001-07:00

Detective Sergeant Tom Brant who is dispatched to take down a serial killer hell bent on killing off the police force one by one. "The Blitz" manages to slip through the grasp of Tom every time, and with the precious lives of his colleagues diminishing one by one, Tom is led to the question: if we can't protect our own, then what good are we?

Watching action films once in a while feels good and I was entertained with this movie! :) A douchbag guy who serially kills cops was so hard to catch but in the end Brant made him pay for the crimes he did.

Source: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1297919/

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 2011

2012-04-03T10:54:00.003-07:00

Journalist Mikael Blomkvist is aided in his search for a woman who has been missing for forty years by Lisbeth Salander, a young computer hacker.

Director: David Fincher
Writers: Steven Zaillian (screenplay), Stieg Larsson (novel)
Stars: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara and Christopher Plummer

Source: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1568346/

Woah! I enjoyed the movie because the story was great not to mention Daniel as the leading character! :) I got a crush on this older sexy handsome guy lol. I just dunno. XD

Hangin Out With Chonz

2012-04-03T00:56:00.001-07:00

At last we had a day to go out and do some shopping or I must say 'window' shopping hehe! Enjoy the pics below :)

My Best James Bond "Daniel Craig"

2012-01-25T05:58:00.000-08:00

I used to hate action movies when I was younger and I guess its no uncommon and besides, young girls prefer teenage shows like Hanna Montana, Glee and all sorts that fall in to this category. When I got older as time pass by, I get to watch action movies unintentionally until one time I found myself interested how would this particular movie end. I couldn't remember what the title of the movie was. All I can recall was that the characters were soldiers. They were fighting to save one another and I was crying. lol SKIP THIS! :)

One among my favorite action stars is Daniel Craig. I fell in love with James Bond this time Daniel plays the role! And I heard he's here in the Philippines right now. I think he's right now (as in at this very moment) having some fun with his wife Rachel Weisz along with the other crew of the movie "The Bourne Legacy" which is now having a shoot in the Philippines. I am sure you've heard about this by now :) I should keep an eye out for this movie!

In my dreams I can meet him personally!

So Cold So Hot - Which side to buy?

2012-01-25T02:46:00.000-08:00

I had a very good sleep last night so I woke up really early for work as I am avoiding some hassles for going out for some important matters. When I do it late, I know I'll end up groggy and would have to stay up late.

I am having a runny nose right now and its really really annoying me! I couldn't focus on doing my work. Ugh! I bet the sudden change of weather has something to do with this. If you might notice, its very cold at night I couldn't lay straight and without my blanket I could die lol. Its about 11 am when I can feel its getting real hot. I'm like Oh no.Yes! I must be used to such weather so what the hell am I complaining about? Haha!

Twas An Honest Mistake

2012-01-18T03:56:00.000-08:00

I think she did not mean to offend anybody by any means it was an honest mistake the way I see it.

How about you?

Busier Than Ever Yet I am Lovin it

2012-01-17T19:41:00.000-08:00

Hey pals! Look who's here writing a post? She just said she is busy ayt? LOL. Before I lost a very good mood I am just having at this very moment, let me write a very short entry for today. I got a lot to do today... everyday actually. It really feels good to get back on track! After a very very busy day doing work, feels great getting in bed knowing you're not just doing what you love but you are also making the money for your unlimited-like monthly bills. Hehe! :)

Let's keep ourselves motivated. Have a great day ahead! :)

How To Love By Lil Wayne Covers Video Compilation

2012-01-17T09:11:00.000-08:00

Have you heard this song already? I just fell in love with it. Nice to the ears. The first time I heard this song was when I was browsing some of Chachi's (if you're familiar with her, she's a dancer and was a contestant in a big dance competition in the U.S."America's Best Dance Crew") dance videos. I adore her and love her freesyle dance moves!

If you hadn't heard this song, I've compiled several covers from different singers from youtube :)

Here's the original song.

A nice cover by Megan Nicole :) Love her soft voice.

This is a girl version -- official cover by CEEJ

And lastly my latest discovery, a cover from Yeng Constantino :)

Have a great time!

Pag Ibig ( Love ) Lyrics

2012-01-16T07:44:00.000-08:00

I am posting Ms. Yeng Constantino's newly uploaded music video entitled "Pag-ibig" ( Love ) including the lyrics. I liked it a lot that it kept me hitting the repeat button and found myself mastered the whole lyrics after several replays?! lol!

For all the lovers out there.. this is for you :) It will keep you smiling as you watch the whole video. Have fun!

"Pag-Ibig"

By: Yeng Constantino

Ang pag-ibig, hindi parang cell phone,

pag naluma... papalitan

Ang pag-ibig , hindi parang damit,

pag may bagong uso... papalitan

Kung sabihin kong mahal kita

yan ay totoo sinta

wag na wag kang magdududa

hindi kita binobola...

Pang habang buhay ang pag ibig ko sayo oh sinta

kahit na ika'y pumangit

hindi kita ipagpapalit

Pang habang buhay ang pag ibig ko sayo oh sinta

kahit na ikay makalbo

hindi ako magbabago

ah ah ah...

ah ah ah..

Ang pag-ibig , hindi parang pagkain

pag pinagsawaan.. pamimigay nalang

Ang pag-ibig , hindi parang pusa

pag maingay, ililigaw nalang

Kung sabihin kong mahal kita

yan ay totoo sinta

wag na wag kang magdududa

hindi kita binobola...

Pang habang buhay ang pag ibig ko sayo oh sinta

kahit na ika'y tumaba

hindi ako mangangaliwa

Pang habang buhay ang pag ibig ko sayo oh sinta

kahit na magka-wrinkles ka, ikikiss pa rin kita

ah ah ah...

ah ah ah..

ah ah ahm..

Love is patient, love is kind.

It does not envy, it does not boast,

It is not proud, it is not rude,

It is not self-seeking,

It is not easily angered,

It keeps no record of wrongs.

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Pang habang buhay ang pag ibig ko sayo oh sinta

kahit na topakin ka, iintindihin kita

Pang habang buhay ang pag ibig ko sayo oh sinta

kahit na may kasalaan ka, iiyak ako pero

papatawarin ka..

So I was once a Dumb Girl? Haha

2012-01-13T23:53:00.000-08:00

Got this photo from Facebook. It pretty much says it all. And yes guilty for posing duck lips and :p hahaha!

I Love the Weather Today! :)

2012-01-13T23:09:00.000-08:00

Hello to you all beautiful earthlings! I just wanna share that I'm pretty liking the weather today. The sun isn't showing too much and the wind feels a bit cooler unlike the normal days when it totally brags its rays that makes me all sweating and will smell like hell! lol. That's pretty much the main reason why I hate sunny days!

Woke up really late today, at 11 am! Haha. Twas a really cold night and it really feels good to have a nice and sound sleep and knowing it's your day off tomorrow! lol. Anyhow, while I seem like to have a good mood the entire day, my monthly visitor (bwisitor!) wrong timing-ly paying a nice visit at the moment. LOL I am like "you should have stayed longer to where you are a while ago" Hehe. Nevertheless, I prefer having menstruation during my day off. :)

Wishing you to have a great day ahead!

Who's My Crush?

2012-01-13T09:02:00.000-08:00

Have an idea who he is?

Yes! He's the actor playing the role of Blaine on a US musical TV series where my younger brother addicted at watching and downloads each episode. LOL. I'm certainly not a glee fan but I swear Blaine's so cute but disappointingly a gay role.

I don't have so much to say. He just caught my attention when my brother watches a particular episode where he sings Katy Perry's Teenage Dream. Oozing! lol.

Darren Criss the real name. :)

When You Type Your Name on Google

2012-01-13T07:56:00.000-08:00

Here's what I found upon typing my name on Google.

RHEA was the Titanis mother of the gods, and a goddess of female fertility, motherhood, and generation. Her name means "flow" and "ease." As the wife of Kronos (Time), she represented the eternal flow of time and generations ; as the great Mother (Meter Megale), the "flow" was menstrual blood, birth waters, and milk. She was also a goddess of comfort and ease, a blessing reflected in the common Homeric

phrase "the gods who live at their ease (rhea)."
In myth, Rhea was the wife of the Titan Kronos and Queen of heaven. When her husband heard a prophecy that he would be deposed by one of his children, he took to swallowing each of them as soon as they were born. But Rhea bore her youngest, Zeus, in secret and hid him away in a cave in Krete guarded by shield-clashing Kouretes. In his stead she presented Kronos with a stone wrapped in swaddling clothes which he promptly devoured.

Rhea was closely identified with the Anatolian mother-goddess Kybele. They were both depicted as matronly women, usually wearing a turret crown, and attended by lions.

http://www.theoi.com/Titan/TitanisRhea.html

The Creepiest Movie: The Coming Soon

2012-01-13T06:55:00.000-08:00

Hello, I'm again posting another you tube video. This time it is a total horror! LOL. I kept on throwing cuss words the entire movie. Don't ask why Haha! If you like horror films like me you better watch this. Seems like Thais are good at making one, if you're familiar with the other Thai horror suspense "The Shutter"

And do not forget to prepare some popcorn :)

THE STORY OF STUFF: Feel the Guilt and Share :)

2012-01-13T00:37:00.000-08:00

From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever. http://storyofstuff.org

And, for all you fact checkers out there,http://www.storyofstuff.org/2011/03/14/story-of-stuff/

I Couldn't Get Over This Cute Video

2012-01-12T22:17:00.000-08:00

This video has made my day once again. It's so cute I couldn't get enough watching. I think this dog is a Shiba Inu, a breed originating from Japan. It looks like an Akita.

Grab a minute to watch it and tell me it isn't kawaii :))