Well Well 2012! Where Have You Been 2013?

For the last post of the year, I want to first send a big THANK YOU for everyone who made my 2012. Yes you, the one who are reading this year-ender post. To all of you who have in one way or another have touched my life.

And I am very happy where I have ended 2012 with a more than I expected and with a lot of wins more than the fails. Going back to school, winning raffles, receiving things from friends and  events. These things affirmed my faith, boosted my morale and even pushed me to be a better person.

I do admit that there are still down times of sadness and sickness, but most of them actually provided an opportunity for recovery. RECOVERY, yes this is the word that I would describe 2012, as 2011 was one hell of a year and almost drove me crazy.

Behind The Disney Magic: Making The Pieces Fall In Its Perfect Place

Every year, hordes of Filipino families make the beeline to the Smart Araneta Coliseum to watch the latest Disney on Ice show. This year, from December 25 to January 3, 2012, expect the lines to get even longer because Disney on Ice presents “Princesses and Heroes”, a beautiful show that recreates defining moments when eight Disney princesses’ wishes are fulfilled with the help of their devoted princes. Ariel, Cinderella, Belle, Jasmine, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel and Tiana enter a world where heroes and hearts prevail.  

But beyond the awesome and precise skating, the adventure of this ice-spectacle is magnified many times over because of the equally jaw-dropping sets. 

Be Better Educator With Books

Education is also getting fast-paced with the access to the internet and also more affordable  gadgets which gives more people a opportunity to own a laptop, a smartphone or a tablet. And from these technological breakthrough that one can also be utilized in teaching which can provide better learning experience and also more convenient for the teachers.

Reading references and even novels (fiction or non-fiction) makes one's mind very active in thinking and processing a lot of information which one can also get techniques for teaching. 

Though I may not be an educator (yet), I have several relative who are and knew that this vocation is hard but rewarding in many ways. Having the right tools and information does make one more creative and also effective in schools.

Gadget Gambit Thanksgiving Party and Blogger Apprentice Announcement

Christmas is a time of thanksgiving for a bountiful year that has been. And as Gadget Gambit (Gadgetgambit.com) celebrates being one of the top emerging blogs of 2012. The celebration was attended by the supporters of Gadget Gambit and also friends with the Blogger Manila Network.

And Speaking of Blogger Manila which launched the Blogger Apprentice program last year and now on its second season. The search for the next blogger apprentice was a little different compared to last year. But the celebration also announce the top 3 blogger apprentice for this year.

Exude grace under pressure on beTV this January!

Dr. Dani Santino (Callie Thorne, Rescue Me) thought she had it all figured out: she had a beautiful home, a successful husband, two great teenaged kids, and a satisfying career as a psychotherapist until she caught her husband cheating on her. On the 2nd season of Necessary Roughness, Dani's perfect world begins to unravel as she is forced to find a way to keep her family, her finances, and her sanity intact following a divorce. She will be facing a whole new batch of issues to tackle, both personally and professionally as she becomes the most sought-after therapist for professional athletes and other high-profile personalities.  She also starts a new relationship with Matt (Marc Blucas, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and tries to keep her kids on track. Would she be able to hold it all together?  Find out on Necessary Roughness every Monday and Tuesday starting January 21 at 8:30pm, first and exclusive on beTV.

REEL DEAL: The Croods MOTION POSTER

SEE IT COME TO LIFE!

DreamWorks and 20th Century Fox unveil an extraordinary first in visual presentation –  “The Croods” living poster is here:   http://www.thecroodsmovie.com/motionposter/

Written and directed by two-time Academy Award® nominee Chris Sanders (How to Train Your Dragon, Lilo & Stitch) and Kirk DeMicco (Space Chimps) and produced by Kristine Belson (How to Train Your Dragon) and Jane Hartwell (Shrek), “The Croods” stars Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone, Catherine Keener, Clark Duke and Cloris Leachman. “ The Croods”  is a comedy adventure that takes us back to a previously undiscovered era in the history of our planet known as the Croodaceous, when nature was still a work-in-progress... full of never-before- seen creatures and landscapes.  Audiences will relate to the hilarious family antics as an imaginative and resourceful newcomer helps the Croods navigate their way through the fantastic world beyond their cave. 

“The Croods” will open in 3D and 2D format on March 30 in theaters nationwide!

“Sosy Problems" a must-see movie this Christmas

Heart, Solenn, Bianca, Rhian topbill GMA Films’ 2012 MMFF entry “Sosy Problems”

This Christmas, GMA Films will bring summer-level heat to the supposedly cool season as it ushers four lovely and gorgeous “sosy” ladies on to the big screen with “Sosy Problems,” its official entry to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

The light comedy movie stars Heart Evangelista, Solenn Heussaff, Bianca King and Rhian Ramos with Kapuso hunk Aljur Abrenica.  

“Sosy Problems,” which opened in nationwide theatres today, December 25, is about four rich and famous ladies and their seemingly trivial, but nevertheless, hilarious sources of stress.

Their main problem, however, is that their favorite hangout place, The Polo Club, which reminds them of all the memories of their “firsts” in life – including their first kisses and love affairs – is in danger of being torn down and replaced with a mall that is not so much for the rich and famous: in other words, not a “sosy” mall.

The “sosy” ladies will do everything they can in order to stop the Polo Club owners from pursuing their plans, and they will risk everything -- even their poise and glamour – to achieve their goal.  In the end, out of desperation, they make a fool out of themselves -- and that’s the joke.

REEL DEAL: Sosy Problems REVIEW (MMFF Special)

For the MMFF, I am interested with something unique for the season and Sosy Problems was one of them. They might be mistakenly compared to another MMFF movie Desperadas which is also a band of girls.  But these girls are the super duper upper class ones with each having their own issues despite their wealth and social status.

The movie stars Heart Evangelista, Solenn Heussaff, Bianca King and Rhian Ramos as the wealthy and "sosyal" ladies. Also in the cast are Cherie Gil, Agot Isidro, Mylene Dizon, Aljur Abrenica, Alden Richards, Mikael Daez, Tim Yap, and Ruffa Gutierrez.

Though it may show their rich and lavish lifestyle, it shows an exaggerated yet entertaining execution of their ignorance and struggles despite having everything. With the people around them also causing their dilemmas, their world gets crazier and crazier.

It features many life parodies of the rich and powerful. Like the instant Millionaires, Accused Politicians, Business Tycoons, and Beauty Rivalry. There is also a touch of ordinary people which balances the social struggles and at some point reminded me of very rich kids shown in reality shows and how they breakdown. It caters to both sexes, like for the girls is the ultimate "kikay barkada, BFF Forever!" one would want to have, and for the men, the beautiful and sexy ladies who charms everyone without going all out. I think Donya Angelica Santibanez will like the movie as she is also the "Sosy" Meme!

Thank You For Making My Christmas!

Christmas has been very great for me this year and like I said that the year 2012 was a year of great opportunities and recovery. I got of material and educational blessings as I started going back to school and hopefully graduate this 2013. 

I just have to say thank you for the people and agencies who made my Christmas with these great gifts!

First package I got this december was on 12-12-12 which I got a nice package from Lipton Tea. And yes its a box of teabags and flavors and useful items. I also shared them here with a mix I made and was promoted on the Lipton page!

The SM Store Year-End Sale‏

Just when you thought you’ve received all the gifts you want, The SM Store (Department Store Official Page) gives you more great finds of up to 50% off! 

Enjoy more holiday shopping at The SM Store YEAR-END SALE!

Dec. 26-31 at all SM stores, Nationwide!

Holiday shopping never ends at the SM Department Store YEAR-END SALE!

Per DTI-NCR Permit Number 9272, Series of 2012.

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