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Studio C http://chunv.multiply.com/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:23:09 -0000 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:17:30 -0000 Studio C http://images.chunv.multiply.com/logo http://chunv.multiply.com 100 100 Miscelleaneous http://chunv.multiply.com/photos/album/22/Miscelleaneous Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:17:30 -0000 Journey to the Center of the Earth <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://chunv.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SIAw@QoKCm0AABO6LO01"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.chunv.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SIAw@QoKCm0AABO6LO01/antia-briem1.jpg?et=t17jhZR6IKJcZKWrHBt5vQ&nmid=0" border="0"></a>It was last Sunday that we watched this at Promenade to celebrate Maris' birthday. You should definitely watch this movie in 3D! Kids and adults alike will enjoy this film, especially if you don't try to think much. Don't be an adult when you see this and you will be entertained. C'mon, don't analyze too much! Starring Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson (I can't forget his previous movie, Little Manhattan!), and Anita Briem, an Icelandic actress best known for her role as Jane Seymour in The Tudors. Brendan seems to be perfect for adventure-filled movies. Watch out for his upcoming film: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, to be released worldwide on Aug 1. http://chunv.multiply.com/journal/item/96/Journey_to_the_Center_of_the_Earth Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:16:58 -0000 Manila Ocean Park Our Easter Sunday trip to the Philippines' first state-of-the-art oceanarium and http://chunv.multiply.com/photos/album/21/Manila_Ocean_Park Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:53:33 -0000 A Writer's Credo <a href="http://chunv.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SH2FgQoKCm0AAGGn2T81"><img class="alignright" src="http://images.chunv.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SH2FgQoKCm0AAGGn2T81/Palm-TX-with-Keyboard.JPG?et=j4pnkTTP6xkVxoM%2CHWaZ8A&nmid=0" border="0"></a> I received this article in my email today and found it very helpful that I want to share it with you bloggers out there. Non-fiction and poetry writer <a href="http://weeklywrites.com/author.php">Shery Ma Belle Arrieta-Russ</a> wrote it, and she is also the creator of <a href="http://writesparks.com">WriteSparks</a>!, a software that can generate story sparks to help writers to "jumpstart their writing, break out of a block, get rid of boredom, write away their frustrations, and write for the sheer joy of writing." Happy reading! Writer, write with passion. The kind of writing you produce shall oftentimes reflect the current state of your emotions. Be indifferent and your writing will be indifferent. Be cheerful and watch the words dance across your page. Whenever you sit down to write, put your heart and soul in it. Write with passion. Write as if you won't live tomorrow. Writer, write with purpose. Be goal-oriented. Do you write everyday with the purpose of getting published tomorrow? Writer, write with awareness. Be alert. Be observant. Extrao... http://chunv.multiply.com/journal/item/95/A_Writers_Credo Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:05:55 -0000 Being Spontaneous <a href="http://chunv.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SHmoXwoKCm0AAC76FPM1"><img class="alignright" src="http://images.chunv.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SHmoXwoKCm0AAC76FPM1/1566483462_3e3eeba0df.jpg?et=KaXT%2Bq%2CYmKxHtd26yzgQbg&nmid=0" border="0"></a>When was the last time you did something at the spur of the moment, something so spontaneous that you did not even think before doing it? Well, it was raining this afternoon and suddenly my sister told me, "Ate Chun, ligo tayo sa ulan!" Of course she was just teasing me. Then I said, "Sige!" Then I ran out to the porch, shrieking like a child who can't wait to play in the rain. "Tara na!" I told my sister, who was still on the phone. She didn't want to but I forced her out of the living room and into the pitter-patter of the rain. Our neighbor then saw us and our initial reaction was that of embarrassment. But what the heck! IT WAS SO FUN! A great time to enjoy getting wet and laughing our hearts out without a care in the world. For me, the experience was priceless. I highly recommend it! http://chunv.multiply.com/journal/item/94/Being_Spontaneous Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:48:16 -0000 The Secret What is "The Secret" that many people have been talking about? If you check out the official website <a href="http://thesecret.tv">http://thesecret.tv</a>, you may find it a bit creepy -- it actually reminded me of Da Vinci's Code. The Secret is a movie created by Australian Rhonda Bryne, and she tells people that if they follow its philosophy, you can create the life you want - whether that means getting out of debt, finding a more fulfilling job, or even falling in love. Intruiging, huh? For those who prefer to read, there is also a book written by Bryne. I may not agree to all the "secret" teachings but what struck me was how the author's life was changed because of her discovery of this "secret". "Since I discovered the Secret, every single moment of my entire life has changed, and I am living my life for the first time", Rhonda says in Oprah's show. Here are some of the "secret" teachings on relationships taken from the website: You can completely transform any relationship, no matter what it's like right now. Ev... http://chunv.multiply.com/journal/item/93/The_Secret Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:31:03 -0000 Eagle Ridge ActNow4Kids volunteers gather together for a fun-filled day of sports at Eagle http://chunv.multiply.com/photos/album/20/Eagle_Ridge_ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:31:07 -0000 Confessions of a Coffeeholic <a href="http://chunv.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/14/32"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.chunv.multiply.com/image/6/photos/14/300x300/32/DSC01173.JPG?et=b3gGuUBB3DFvkmXysS+Zng&nmid=99052046" border="0"></a>my name is chun and i'm a coffeeholic.<a href="http://chunv.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SHLK-QoKCm0AABX1ZKk1"></a>   i'm hooked on coffee. i drink coffee first thing in the morning, and if there is a chance i drink another cup in the afternoon. if i do go out with friends in the evening to chill in a coffee shop, i wouldn't think twice to get another cup.   as i write this piece, i'm sipping coffee since it helps me clear my mind of unwanted thoughts. i'm not very hard to please though; i would drink any available coffee there is whether it is instant, brewed, or something fancy such as a latte with art on the foam, created to perfection by a barista, or probably even coffee-based cocktails.   a coffee-scented candle adorns my living room, and i have a coffee-tint lip balm and lipstick in my purse. i once made a personalized greeting card and used coffee as paint for the cover. i collect coffee-related memorabilia. i signed up for a local online community for coffee-drinkers.   i have 3 drip coffee makers, a french p... http://chunv.multiply.com/journal/item/92/Confessions_of_a_Coffeeholic Tue, 8 Jul 2008 01:54:37 -0000 Whatever Baby This has long been around, but it is still very http://chunv.multiply.com/video/item/3/Whatever_Baby Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:49:28 -0000 Videoke at Pelangui http://chunv.multiply.com/photos/album/19/Videoke_at_Pelangui Fri, 4 Jul 2008 08:43:01 -0000 Starbucks CSR Activity - CRIBS Philippines, Inc. D18+1 partners volunteered to take care of the babies at CRIBS. Activity was super http://chunv.multiply.com/photos/album/18/Starbucks_CSR_Activity_-_CRIBS_Philippines_Inc. Fri, 4 Jul 2008 08:32:40 -0000 Tagaytay http://chunv.multiply.com/photos/album/17/Tagaytay Fri, 4 Jul 2008 08:13:55 -0000 Art Day http://chunv.multiply.com/photos/album/16/Art_Day Fri, 4 Jul 2008 07:45:57 -0000 Gawad Kalinga Camacho Village, Marikina - March 25, 2008 A life-changing experience of some Starbucks partners who spent a day in GK Camacho Village in Marikina City to help build homes. http://chunv.multiply.com/photos/album/15/Gawad_Kalinga_Camacho_Village_Marikina_-_March_25_2008 Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:18:46 -0000 My Urban Adventure in Search of WIFI <a href="http://chunv.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGtGYAoKCm0AACPBfJs1"><img class="alignright" src="http://images.chunv.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SGtGYAoKCm0AACPBfJs1/100_8873.JPG?et=bquv1tTizloXk3%2BzYNAEFQ&nmid=0" border="0"></a>For those of you who regularly check out my blog, you may have read my post about my defective keyboard and how it made me realize that "little things matter".  Yesterday, my PC experience got worse: my desktop randomly shut down a number of times. Aargh. Luckily, I had a "spare" CPU in the house. I thought I would regain my writing life again. Then I encountered my next challenge: the DSL connection. For some technical reason, I couldn't connect to the server. Kainis! After several attempts to tweak the network connection, I gave up. This blogger needed to go wireless. I gathered my urban essentials: my Acer Aspire (thanks, mom!), my Palm TX (which I often use as a WIFI catcher), my personal Starbucks tumbler ("seaside", stocks running out?), my BayanTel wireless landline (the cellphone type, not the chunky one ok?), a digicam (in case I spot a celebrity and I get star-struck), a couple of memory cards for maximum space, my now-obsolete and actually-defective ipod shuffle (the o... http://chunv.multiply.com/journal/item/91/My_Urban_Adventure_in_Search_of_WIFI Wed, 2 Jul 2008 07:21:00 -0000 The Deadly FOX <a href="http://chunv.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGXJYwoKCm0AAD2bCQc1"></a><a href="http://chunv.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGXZUwoKCm0AAFVQyD01"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.chunv.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SGXZUwoKCm0AAFVQyD01/002529115850.jpg?et=lhujXpem9gptAfXQtyWESg&nmid=0" border="0"></a>The much awaited movie "WANTED" finally opened in theaters worldwide yesterday and OMG, it was WOW. Hey, I'm an Angelina fan -- what can I say? Seriously, this movie is heart-pounding, soul-provoking, and mind-twisting. The car chase scenes gripped me, and made me secretly wish I could actually and legally drive like that once in a while. I shrieked in the cinema a number of times. It was gory, had a lot of swearing and profanity, but the element of suspense was well incorporated into the film. Never mind that Yahoo Critics gave it a B- rating. Forget about the popcorn. Your attention will be 100% on the screen. Well, at least that's what happened to me. Fox, you ROCK! http://chunv.multiply.com/journal/item/90/The_Deadly_FOX_ Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:19:40 -0000 The Grocery Girl <a href="http://chunv.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGSbJgoKCm0AABkubpg1"></a><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.chunv.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SGSbJgoKCm0AABkubpg1/Image057.jpg?et=8F46jrad%2B6icId04xB0Uug&nmid=0" border="0">   My sis took this candid shot of me as I was busy making a choice over my veggies. I love groceries that offer a wide array of fresh produce, an in I go nuts. <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/omg.png"> Big yellow bell peppers. Cherry tomatoes. Fresh strawberries. Perky sayote tops. I want to be able to decide if I'm getting the iceberg lettuce, or the arugula, or romaine. I'm also a huge fan of stores with extended hours, such as <a href="http://www.shopwise.com.ph/">Shopwise</a> which closes at 11pm, and Ever Supermarket which is open 24 hours. Of course there is the trusty 7-11 but you can't find ground beef there at 3am, can you?   <a href="http://chunv.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGSf4QoKCm0AAG2tTCQ1"><img class="alignright" src="http://images.chunv.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SGSf4QoKCm0AAG2tTCQ1/Image056.jpg?et=tWd653Ke8ByYqHZjsF0rGw&nmid=0" border="0"></a>   Oh, here I am goofing around with the carrots. Hehe, what's up Doc? You see, grocery-shopping can be really fun. Dress in a comfy outfit, bring back-up cash in case the credit card terminals won't work, and use reusable shopping bags if you have them. Going green is IN. Check out my green shirt amidst the orange carrots. Happy Shopping <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/tongue.png">     http://chunv.multiply.com/journal/item/89/The_Grocery_Girl Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:58:12 -0000 100 -- Starring Mylene Dizon "According to filmmaker Chris Martinez, his official entry to Cinemalaya is a "celebration of the senses and what life has to offer." His goal was to do a film about death in a young fresh way. By doing so he believes he celebrates life. 100 chronicles the last three months of a cancer-stricken woman (played by Mylene Dizon) who has a list of things to do before she dies. Her list of tasks, mostly dealing with closure and practical matters, covers the worldly and spiritual worlds as people close to her share her last days. The film examines the betrayal of the body, celebrates the senses and contemplates the end of life and how to live it. A light-hearted, briskly paced, youthful take on a classic subject, 100 stars today’s most exciting performers such as Mylene Dizon, Eugene Domingo, Tessie Tomas, TJ Trinidad, Ryan Eigenmann, Simon Ibarra, and others. Under the creative supervision of Marlon Rivera, 100 is written and directed by Chris Martinez." - Dagupena http://chunv.multiply.com/video/item/2/100_--_Starring_Mylene_Dizon Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:08:16 -0000 Huling Pasada -- Starring Agot Isidro "The tale of a prolific writer and her taxi-driver subject and the parallelisms and contrasts of their lives. It boasts of strong performances by the underrated Neil Ryan Sese and Agot Isidro." -Ed H. Pangilinan, Manila Times "The title, according to director Paul Sta. Ana, refers to the taxi driver’s shift and to a writer’s most previous work. The story follows the creative process of Ruby, a prolific writer, abandoned wife and protective mother. She writes about Mario, a taxi driver who becomes a father figure to a street child in the hustle and bustle of the metropolis. As Ruby tries to resolve Mario and child’s story, she seeks refuge in her own creative output: the line between reality and fiction is blurred, and her character’s past is entangled with her own inevitable future. Two Ateneans share the directing duties for Huling Pasada: Paul Sta. Ana and Alvin Yapan." - Dagupena Dreamer http://chunv.multiply.com/video/item/1/Huling_Pasada_--_Starring_Agot_Isidro Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:29:42 -0000 Little Things Mtter <a href="http://chunv.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SF9DFQoKCm0AABh3xl41"><img class="alignright" src="http://images.chunv.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SF9DFQoKCm0AABh3xl41/keys.jpg?et=4XCs%2Cb5xsZzu087GBVuUBQ&nmid=0" border="0"></a>Tody my encounter with the keybord hs mde me relie the importnce of little things. You see, some of the keys do not work so tht explins ll the typo errors you see here. Of course there were some short term solutions I did to get by, such s the cut-nd-pste techniue, but it ws very tiring. I just hve to go on blogging even without these much needed chrcters. These missing letters represent the things we sometimes overlook in life. Dy in dy out, there re people we see, ctivities we do, nd items we use everydy. We my tke them for grnted, nd believe tht they will lwys be there no mtter wht hppens. Then one dy you lose them nd life is not the sme nymore. It tkes some effort to understnd life, much like the messge I'm trying to write here. nd it's just three letters missing. http://chunv.multiply.com/journal/item/88/Little_Things_Mtter Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:27:09 -0000 The Benefits of Boredom <a href="http://chunv.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SF1AdgoKCm0AAHALdbw1"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.chunv.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SF1AdgoKCm0AAHALdbw1/bored.jpg?et=m%2CkgqwJJqibuR%2CGVB6kmkw&nmid=0" border="0"></a>This afternoon I was browsing through some books at Powerbooks when I came across a little blue book that caught my fancy. It talked about boredom, and I wondered what the author had to say about it. Here goes: "We're taught from childhood that doing something (anything!) is preferable to doing nothing. But allowing yourself to relax into boredom can be very rewarding, as it gives your mind room to process your thoughts. Turn your  attention inward and you'll find there's a lot going on in there. Boredom makes you realize what your worries and priorities are. Watch it without judgment and you'll experience a very comforting feeling - that your thoughts are not you, just things you're thinking. So next time you feel bored, just sit with it and let your brain bounce around until it comes to a peaceful pause." This is a photo of Beethoven, jimhankey's lovely dog courtesy of Flickr photostream. I'm still waiting for the puppies that Leslie is going to give me. I still... http://chunv.multiply.com/journal/item/87/The_Benefits_of_Boredom Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:26:49 -0000 Top Ten Beach Destinations My daily online routine is never complete without checking out what <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com">www.tripadvisor.com</a> has to say. For this week's newsletter, it lists the top 10 beach destinations in the world, and still going strong is our very own BOWRACAAYY!! Check it out:  <a href="http://chunv.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/13/1"><img class="alignright" src="http://images.chunv.multiply.com/image/16/photos/13/300x300/1/DSC01171.JPG?et=+UCYbYHM7xwZqgdIvf5Bfg&nmid=95642082" border="0"></a> 1. St-Tropez, France 2. Sydney, Australia 3. Fiji 4. Corfu, Greece 5. St. Vincent, Carribean 6. Seychelles 7. Boracay, Philippines 8. Canary Islands, Spain 9. Maldives 10. Ko Phi Phi Don, Thailand What I like about Trip Advisor is that I could get real advice from real travelers  -- well, alright, other travel sites also do that -- and many times I have made good travel choices based on the reviews I find there. In my recent trip to Baguio, my sister and I chose Microtel Inn and Suites and we were not disappointed. With the convenience of online payment, reservation was a breeze. And I kinda liked their chiropractic beds too! Plus, free-flowing coffee: it ain't Starbucks but it was ok. Not to mention t... http://chunv.multiply.com/journal/item/86/Top_Ten_Beach_Destinations Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:37:43 -0000 Prepare for Awesomeness <img class="alignleft" src="http://images.chunv.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SFfOrwoKCm0AAE7ehZk1/po.jpg?et=laqZ6Kb%2BYoh3cAR3L%2BnYAQ&nmid=0" border="0">Great job for Dreamworks for another animation masterpiece: Kung Fu Panda. I laughed my heart out watching Po and his quest to become the Dragon Warrior!!! This movie totally rocks! And I could totally relate since food played a vital role in Po's discovery of his strength. Find out what the secret ingredient in the secret ingredient soup is! I also enjoyed the fact that Angelina Jolie provided the voice for Master Tigress. She's truly ass-kickin' in this film! I can't wait to see her in her next movie, Wanted, as she takes on another ass-kickin' role as an assasin. Can't w8! http://chunv.multiply.com/journal/item/85/Prepare_for_Awesomeness Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:45:06 -0000 Have you ever googled yourself? <a href="http://chunv.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SFaJcgoKCm0AAAyMOkM1"><img class="alignright" src="http://images.chunv.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SFaJcgoKCm0AAAyMOkM1/google.jpg?et=x36s34DXyCkaHzJ6QhpGfg&nmid=0" border="0"></a>It's 11pm and I feel like I am just starting my day. I've always been comfortable staying up late, just tinkering with my PC and surfing the web for anything that would interest me. One time I googled myself and found the links to the following sites: this Multiply site; a comment I made on Lori Baltazar's food site, "Dessert Comes First"; a blog archive of Food and Beverage World Magazine featuring an article I wrote on kitchen fire safety; and a comment I made years ago on <a href="http://www.unionbankph.com">www.unionbankph.com</a> regarding their Cash Management Seminar at UP College of Home Economics. Anyway, when you time in your hands, try it -- it could gauge you how active you are in cyberworld. This morning Mo Twister was prophesizing over the radio that the recording industry will soon die because of the internet. Actually I don't know why I keep on listening to this morning show even if I'm not really a fan of his. I'm more of a Mojo fan but I think Mo has a point. You see, everyone ... http://chunv.multiply.com/journal/item/84/Have_you_ever_googled_yourself Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:17:04 -0000 The World According to Manang Lea Salonga's Multiply http://chunv.multiply.com/links/item/10/The_World_According_to_Manang Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:55:42 -0000 Rufus Last week, Rufus couldn't go to work with me since he was not feeling well. He was feeling intense pain on the same spot where he had a minor surgery some months ago. I didn't expect he would undergo the same sickness again. He had to stay home for almost a week, since I didn't have the time to take him to the doctor for a checkup. Today, Rufus was brought to the hospital for another operation. It cost me 2,500 and I am hoping he will remain in good condition for the coming months. I am still saving up for another surgery since his side needs to be reconstructed due to a minor accident we encountered before. I'm optimistic that Rufus will soon be good as new. It ain't the same without him. Stay healthy, Rufus! And stay safe! Btw, Rufus is our trusty Ford Lynx. <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/tongue.png"> http://chunv.multiply.com/journal/item/83/Rufus Mon, 9 Jun 2008 07:27:55 -0000