Maging Sino Ka Man Book 2 Auditions

(From Left) Sam Milby, Anne Curtis, Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd CruzFor the first time in a long time I was actually excited about an audition. Even though the first one turned out to be a piece of misinformation, I turned up for another stab at the audition the second time around. But only because it was for Maging Sino Ka Man Book 2

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iRemit IPO Investment

For the first time, I invested recently in the stock market via Citisec Online. Citisec Online Vice-President Juan Barredo briefly mentioned iRemit during a How to Invest in the Stock Market Seminar sponsored by the Network for Enterprising Women and Citisec Online.

The IPO for iRemit was available that day, 06 October 2007, from Citisec Online Marketing representatives, and, without blinking, I invested in the minimum amount of required shares. Foolhardy? Maybe, but there were a couple of facts that caught my attention.

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Into the Woods Manila Autographed Poster

Ricky Mariano with Into the Woods Manila Autographed PosterRicky Mariano from Shell is now the happy owner of the very first, if I’m not mistaken, Into the Woods Manila autographed poster. Ricky received the autographed poster on account of the fact that he is the earliest bird to buy from moi Into the Woods tickets for the 17 November 2007 8pm show at Music Museum Greenhills in San Juan.

It was very interesting to note the way the actors chose to sign their names. Go figure why as we go from the top of the poster going down.

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Fitness First Philippines Mall of Asia Opening

Fitness First Philippines Mall of Asia EntranceI chanced on the soft opening of Fitness First Philippines in the Mall of Asia on 12 October 2007 when I saw an ongoing demo of a couple of Fitness First instructors in the centermost building. There was a short walk involved because the gym is located in the most northern section of the Mall of Asia called One ECom Building where you will see the entrance with treated windows having several figures doing, I guess, Body Pump.

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Shell Philippines Select Store Rebate (Eye)

Nature’s Harvest Mango Juice Drink with Shell ReceiptThis Nature’s Harvest Mango Juice Drink only cost me Php 4. How?

I habitually ask the Shell attendant if there’s a promo whenever I load up. So on 09 October 2007 I was informed by the Shell Katipunan (near Shoppersville) attendant that if I purchased Php 500 worth of gas I’ll be given a Php 20 rebate in the Select Stores that can be usually found in any Shell compound.

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Grey’s Anatomy & St. Luke’s Medical Center Women’s Health Care Unit (Ire)

Death and hospitals are a classic mix. However, there’s no need to remind patients of Death’s incessant presence when one is already beleaguered with its possibility. So after waiting for an hour with a friend in the St. Luke’s Medical Center Women’s Health Care Unit on 08 October 2007, I requested to speak to the supervisor.

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Into the Woods & the Stephen Sondheim Lyrics

Into the Woods Manila Poster

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How to Do a Chinese Hairstyle

Chinese HairstyleI was shocked that my layered hair could be fashioned into such a stylized version of a Chinese hairstyle. Whether you wish to do the same with your hair to celebrate Halloween or to just try it out on a whim, here are the steps that hairstylist and makeup artist Ronnie Martinez took to transform my wild tresses into a controlled coiffure.

Pull your hair into a high ponytail. Gather your hair into a high ponytail. Secure with an elastic band and cover with a lock of your own hair.

Separate hair into six sections. Put hair gel on each section of hair and then braid. Secure the end with elastic.

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