WOTL: Hate Late

I admit I am usually late with some of my commitments, but I made a lot improvements with this problem. Knowing also fellow pinoys, we do practice Filipino time which is the opposite of what other nationalities view the value of time. For us, we believe in the saying "its better to be late than never". But time for them is really gold, as in literally which they translate into money. And also the infinite reason for being late is traffic...but have we ever thought of any other reason like I stayed up and woke up late?
Its also hard for the others who are the early ones since most of the workers would arrive late, thus work is delayed...so does it mean that we are still poor because we are late comers? Its possible, yet a very chalenging task to overcome that I also still struggle. I just also learned from this WOTL that November was National Conciousness Month for Punctuallity and Civilty. Hope that we observe this and eventually be the new face of Filipino time...

Reel Deal: More Than A Game

For now, this will be the new segment for movies in this blog, REEL DEAL! I do love movies of all genres, from cartoons to the *bleep bleep* and documentaries which some people would just sleep troughout the screening. Since I am a keen observer, even if that is a movie, I tend to check on the plot, details, technical effects and event the acting if they seem to be effective. To think that at these season, good movies will emerge but of course there will be the bad ones. So it is our job as a movie blogger to salvage(save) you from these horrible experiences. Not to spoil you but rather to create a greater interest on the movie itself that is commendable.
I'm not really a die-hard fan of basketball but have great interest in it. And to think it is the story of one of NBA's superstars Lebron James, makes it very interesting to watch. We never known that he started with a group of friends called the Fab 5, which are also best friends. They started as a group when they were wee kids practising and playing at a basketball court at the Salvation Army Church. As they grew, they felt more like brothers and developed a certain kind of talent in Basketball.
The highlight of the movie was the struggle of the group when they went to high school at St. Vincent-St. Mary as they went to the finals of the National High School Basketball League. As usual there would be tensions between the coach, problems with co-players, family problems, financial mishaps ands fund raising that they went trough aside from the real game of basketball. The thing was their talent caught the attention of the general public and also the NBA. At this time Lebron showed his talent and confidence that brought the team to the finals. There were times of buzzer beaters that were exciting to watch. Of course, there were times of the comedy, tears and pure basketball fever.

Deliberation time kids!

Movie summary in 3 lines: commercial basketball documentary
Technical Effects 4 out of 5 stars (its like those nike, addidas commercials with fancy effects)
Plot 3 out of 5 stars (inspiring however it is not different from other documentaries)
Popcornmeter (the rating if this movie would make you hungrier while watching) 4 out of 5 stars (A lot of action in the court make you hungry!)
Acting and Actors 3 out of 5 stars (hey its a documentary!)
DVD worthiness 3 out of 5 stars (hope it includes NBA 2010!)
Sequel worthiness (not applicable, again its a documentary!)
Overall Rating 3 out of 5 stars

WOTL- Yes Can We?

I just remembered that it has been a year since Barack Obama was elected by the American people. So how is the US today... signs say that the recession is almost over. But there was even more problems like the health care issues, tensions with Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and many more. It seems the problems wont end, yet Obama shows his substance as a great leader and still has the coolness to be game for any American celebration. Actually I wanted Hillary to be the bet of the Democrats, but since they are of the same boat and Hillary is Secretary of State, so I think it okay. So all I could say is, happy election day Barack!

WOTL-Putim

In a society that had a mentality that a whiter complexion is the dominant and wiser people, its hard to see why people still crave to be whiter from their original skin color. Was it caused by ridicule from friends who disgust dark skin? Or is it a racial imprint to us that the color determines if you are civilized or not. And with all of the products that promise a whiter you, they are endorsed by people who are already white. Yes its one of the biggest irony in the Pinoy society and yet its end or enlightenment seems to be not seen in our culture. Gluthatione anyone?

WOTL-Slang

Word of the Lourd again kids! This time will tackle on the slang (isleng) culture. Does diction and pronunciation really a necessity and a requirement in our world today? Even the call center people like me (before), are not of the perfect caliber of speaking, yes we do make slip ups. I actually remembered some of my calls that I would mispronounce the words, yet the customer would still understand me. I have no bisaya blood, but I do find myself on those predicaments. Hey, there are lot of indigenous people that have better speaking and diction than us in the cities. And at the end of the day, we find these things funny. I just hope that these things would be just a lighter side of language and not eventually a issue we need to be dead serious or too sloppy that it degrades our communication skills... so chill... relax and have a soupdrinks ...

WOTL- He's back and Wasak

Hey Guys, I've been a fan of TV5's news program TEN, the evening news and I love the segment Word of the Lourd by the lead vocalist of Radio Active Sago Project, Lourd De Veyra. He is not really a journalist but looks more like an activist. However in this segment he tackles critical issue that usually most of us would ignore or take for granted. With this segment, he sheds light upon a topic mixed with a wacky perspective of videos and pictures that would highlight his points. Truly a new kind of journalism but still with the sense of responsibility and challenge to the public, which most news may lack. Hope you enjoy this first post for WOTL which we be a regular segment in this Blog. So take time to watch the video and it would be appreciated if you may leave a comment.

The video is not actually the first since they may be in random for now and the following weeks, however since this segment is aired once a week, I might need to catch up with post so you won't miss this awesome production. Today's video is He's back and wasak tackles about the busy world an the energy drinks that has become a norm to the regular worker or student that is both beneficial or fatal to our lifestyle and our health. I'm not actually a afan of these drinks but I do drink a lot of different liquids, which sometimes I may not know that the contents may be the same as these energy drinks. And actually I might need one in the next few days since I need to work a lot for our necessities right now. So cruel, yet we need to survive...

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I WANNA STARBUCKS PLANNER!

I heard the new Starbucks planner is now up for grabs...Its more of a tradition now to have the planner that I know many are coveting to have one. As a matter of fact I never had one, but really want to have one! If you may notice, starbucks has become more of the casual lifestyle of the modern pinoy. This proves the booming number of starbucks stores, the people experiencing the flavor of frappé and cappuccino which is not now exclusive to the sosyal people. So I would say that this brand has been a flavorful treat like a pat on the back after a hard days work.

GO VENTI!

füdfÿt: Dare to be Fit 'n Right at Taste Asia!

Dare to be Fit 'n Right at Taste Asia!

As the holidays approaches, its actually good to know that you can stay or be fit even it may seen impossible or frustrating. We maybe familiar with all the weight loss and exercise products and medicines in the market that, in which most cases fail to maintain or achieve the real results or what we can really call "fit". Well, Del Monte Fit 'n Right juice drinks and fruit snack is for you!

You might also wonder why did I feature this on a food portion of the blog, well the Fit & Right products are still considered food or beverage with a good effect on you body. Also, I've been very frustrated with my actions also on how to lose weight. However for this event, its more than the good food and the flowing drinks, it was also a event for fitness with real gym instructors and fitness gurus like Jim Saret (he trains UAAP, PBA and Philippine Olympic Team members to name a few) who gave hands-on examples and exercises that one can do without going to the gym. I was really amazed with thier 4-minute exercise that can burn up to 400 calories in just 10 minutes (even after the work-out, which they call afterburn). They also defined that a fit person is not only with the appearance. Factors such as muscle strenght, flexibility and cardio-ascular endurance are also some of the basis of fitness.

Looking at my figure today, I badly need a reduction of pounds. So I was inspired to do the exercises also with the help of the L-carnetine from Del Monte Fit 'n Right will boost my metabolism plus the calories that will be converted to energy. Hmmm... this actually gave me an idea that I could be the next success story for the Fit 'n Right commercial!

just a simulation...lets compare the results probably after some months...

now for the fun stuff...

good food + good bodies + good and fit lifestyle = GOOD TIMES!

sige kuya takbo!

love the new flavors and sizes!

move over gerald and phil...I will be the next fit & right endorser!


with these snacks so good, you'll forget they will make you fit!

I've been a fan of fit & right since its launch,
and with the new flavors and the 1 litter bottle,
we have more reasons to love this drink!

Also they are inviting everyone to join the Dare to be Fit 'n Right Fun Run on November 22, at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds. There will be 3K, 5K and 10K runs, which will be perfect for competitive and casual runners. One more thing exciting with this event is the chance to win a lenovo laptop in the raffle! Talk about run and win at the same time! Interested like me? well here are some additional information...

To register: For only P300, runners can have thier race packet with the Dare to be Fit 'n Right singlet, race bib, Fit 'n Right Products and a raffle coupon!
Pick your race packet: Race packets are claimed from November 16-20, 2009 at Del Monte Phils., Bonifacio High Street, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig Global City or at CEMG, 3A Vernida 1 Building, 120 Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City. Those who register after November 16, 2009 can claim their race packets on November 20, 2009 at CEMG.
Run: Official call time for runners is at 4 am in frount of the Music Hall in SM Mall of Asia. Gun start is at 6 am.
Win:
1st Place: P10,000 in cash + other prizes + one month free membership in Fitness First.

2nd Place: P5,000 in cash + other prizes + one month free membership in Fitness First.
3rd Place: P3,000 in cash + other prizes + one month free membership in Fitness First.
for more inform,ation, please contact Ms. Marianne Tapales at 8925842 / 8134930 loc . 105 or at 0915-5498282 or e-mail daretibefitnright@mail.com or ianne.tapales@gmail.com

A great thing about the race is that Del Monte will donate the proceeds to the victims of the recent typhoon victims...so it is truly a win-win situation! Winner in shedding those pounds, winner in staying fit, and winner in helping others.

So do you Dare to be Fit 'n Right?

füdfÿt: OUTBACK treat!

Outback Yumminess!

Just looking at the pictures makes my mouth water... as in drooooling! And what would make a perfect day is to take a bite at this scrumptious ... and you want one for free?

Well here is some details from hitabargain.com

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Make sure to send / submit to Hit A Bargain! (via email: hitabargain@gmail.com) the different sites’ page/s’ “url” where you shared Outback Steakhouse promo. Deadline of submission is on November 15, 2009. The top ten (10) winners will be announced on November 30, 2009.

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