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What I did on my Birth day Part 1: First 12hours

12:00AM- Im still at work, Im waiting for calls but I got none. Im always checking my mobile for text messages, but got nothing on my inbox.
12:30AM- Break time! I hurried to go home, check my mails- its empty. I opened my messenger, no ones online (its actually late). I also checkec my Friendster, but no one have sent me a message.I eat my midnight dinner (ulam ko spam!!!)
1:00AM-Im back to work, Still waiting for someone to call (actually, what I wanted to get is the call from the Philippines),still none.
3:10AM- I called my friend Bhon, I asked him what date are we now, he is not sure, he dont remember this day too. I told him "its hard if the party is over, you cant remember the celebrant"-he was a little bit embarassed (actually Its just a joke), I told him it was a joke. Nevertheless, he greeted me Happy b-day.
5:02AM-I got a missed call (2 missed calls actually)- the one Im waiting but unfurtunately, I was not able to get it.
7:47AM- I got a call again, this time I picked it up, It was she, She sang "Happy b-day" song, I told her Im calling back in 10 minutes.
8:04AM- I was out of my shift. Went home. I checked my Yahoo messenger, i've got offline messages from Maggs. I ignored it, get my phone ang called her back.
8:40AM- I called home. Nanay and Tatay greet me, we have a little chat.
9:00AM- I go back to my YM, have a chat with my friend in HK, Maggs.
9:07AM- Junald send me a birth day message on my mobile
9:14AM- My brothers' wife called me from HK. She greet me too
9:20AM-Tol Rey text me, we exchange texts. Heres what he says:
"Tol! we wish more chicks to come! as well as more
money to come! he he he"
9:35AM- I continue chatting with maggs.
10:05AM- I went to the market, bought some onions,pork liempo, young pumpkins,etc.
10:45AM- I started cooking my favorite korean dish-"Chiok bukkom"
11:17AM- Tol Rey replied my offline message, he told me, he have to cook, I myself is still cooking too.
11:30AM- Im still typing this article. I felt sleepy.
11:30AM------- Im going to eat after I have posted it

On Fragrances...

Fragrances really did define your character! You can easily get an impression from a person by just how she or he smells. In this article I will show you what perfumes/colognes I have and have been using. Here they are:

A. SCENT OF THE PAST...

ARMANI- Designed by Giorgio Armani in 1984. I remember I was still in High School when I was given a smal bottle ( I guess it was a tester)of it. It has a romantic and masculine scent great to wear going out for the night.This scent is a necessity in the collection of the gentleman of style. It is a clean, citrusy scent with notes of lavender, bergamot, cedar, clove, nutmeg, and patchouli. This dashing cologne compliments the three piece suit as well as evening attire. My Rating: ••••

BENETTON SPORT-Designed by UCB (United Colors of Benetton)in 1999. When I arrived here in Korea and was been able to buy my own perfume. I meet Benetton Sport by accident. I was just gazing around on a fragrance store when the sales lady hand me BS tester.I didnt like it that much at first, but since that lady was so convincing(actually shes beautiful)I take it. When I start using it, Im loving it, in fact the more I used it, the more I loved it that I have used 3 bottles of it. Benetton Sport is Benetton Sport is Classified As A Refreshing, Spicy, Lavender, Amber Fragrance. This Masculine Scent Possesses A Blend Of Fresh And Fruity, With Citrus, Spice And Woods. It Is Recommended For Office Wear.
My Rating: •••

CK one-Designed by: Calvin Klein. This casual scent is a must have for those who want a light but head turner scent. After Benetton Sport, I wanted to change on something new, hence I've got CK one. It is a unisex fragrance that couples could wear. As they have said, Two Bodies, Two Minds, And Two Souls Are Merged Into The Heat And Passion Of One. This Erotic Cologne Combines Man And Woman With One Provocative Scent. This Clean, Refreshing Fragrance Has Notes Of Bergamot, Cardamom, Pineapple, Papaya, Amber, And Green Tea.
My Rating: ••••

B. CURRENT SCENT...


BOSS Sometimes called BOSS NO.6 -Introduced in 1999 by Hugo Boss.It's fragrant nature explores essences of fern, bergamot and pineapple. Blended with notes of lavender,â juniper and geranium, boss # 6 is a casual type of fragrance.Well, I like this masculine scent although the smell tends to be strong during the first hour after spraying it, but the smell become awsome as the hours pass all throughout the day. Im not recommending it to be used during very hot summers.
My Rating: ••••

360° RED for men- Designed by Perry Ellis.This perfume is one of the best I've ever used. In fact, when I first encounter this smell from a vial sample given by the fragrant store, Ive said I really want to have this! Perry Ellis is not well known here in korea so I have some hard time to look for it. I've check some department stores but I cant find any (I havent visit Duty Free stores though), so I have to order it and made me wait a week to have it. This is my gift for myself on my 29th B-day.(Im used of giving myself presents or buying my own stuffs. He he he...) My Rating: •••••

FOR THE FUTURE...



PERRY 18- Introduced in 2006 by Perry Ellis.
With regards to my upcoming birth day, a friend in Hong Kong told me that shes going to give me a b-day present. Im pretty anxious about what it is- but she had already stopped my anxiety for she had alreadt told me what it is. That is the latest product of Perry Ellis, Perry 18. Well, Im not really accustomed of recieving gifts from anybody most especially that I havent meet her personally, though we talk a lot on the internet and chat for qiute a while. Additionally, her soulmate here in Korea was a very good friend of mine . I have told her not to bother for a present, but now im getting excited.
Maggs, thanks in advance. Thats too good for you. Hope to meet you soon. God bless you (or shall I say: "to both of you").

Whats on my fridge?

They said that looking at a persons refregerator gives you a hint on a persons eating habits, and so with his personality. So I got this crazy idea of showing you what is inside my fridge. If you're going to comment on this. Please dont make it too harsh...hehehhe...

So here it is, the contents...

A. Quick chiller:

2 airtight container(defrosing) pre cooked bulalo (pressure cooked beef with bone/bone marrow on it).

B. Main Deck:

2 cans of OB Lagger beer.

Pizza left over(2days ago)

a bowl of left over Kare-kare

(put last night)

1 big container of Kimchi

1 Kuchu jang Korean Hot pepper paste (for meat)

1 Kuchu jang (small for sea foods)

2 Tuenjang- Soybean paste. (1 for soup,1 for seasoning)

Various veges.

C. Door:

1 bottle 100% pure orange juice.

1 small bottle of almost empty pepsi cola (comes with my pizza)

hopia-Phil. style baked bread ( bought from Phil. store but that is actually baked here in

korea.

1 bottle Lady's choice chicken spread (almost empty.hahahaha)

half onion bulb

opened Kim (seaweed laver)

Ketchop pouches

NOTE: I forgot to include my freezer but forget it- its a mess of froozen meat some are already 4 months in there. Some ice cream on sticks.

A New Home

After some three months of looking for a new house I finally find a new one. Normally, Its hard to move out during winter because of the freezing temperature here in Seoul. But this time, the weather is going with us. It is just a block away from my old home and just beside my factory. I cant believe it but now, I can just jump "Over the bakod" and its the factory. I also dont have the problem going back home whenever I left something (which I always did)-my wallet, cellphone, keys, etc.

Setting up a new house is a big task for me cos Im not really good on putting things up on my own, so it takes me 3 days to arrange everything. So from now on- up to the next 3 years of my life I will be living in this room.

2007 New Year Celebration

MUSIC BOX: January

Yesterday, Im thinking about what songs will compose my January Edition of MY MUSIC BOX. For the past years, since I knew these persons. I feel that they have been a part of my daily life, daily struggles, and everyday fights. Their music just penetrates me and made me stronger in a way that I was able to win most of my emotional downfalls. Being alone is not easy but with tthese people, I've made it. This New year. I would like to share some of these songs to you to meditate. May it brings comfort to as well.

Coldplay- an English Alternative band from London . Its members are vocalist and pianist Chris Martin , guitarist Jhonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion.
Coldplay are one of very few current British music acts to achieve major success in North America. Despite Coldplay's large worldwide popularity, the band have remained protective of how their music is used in the media, refusing its use for product endorsements. In the past, Coldplay turned down multi-million dollar contracts from Gatorade, Diet Coke, and Gap, who wanted to use the songs "Yellow", "Trouble", and "Clocks" respectively. According to Martin, "We wouldn't be able to live with ourselves if we sold the songs' meanings like that."
Since 2002, Coldplay have been active supporters of various social and political causes. They have been visible advocates of Oxfam's Make Trade fair campaign and Amnesty International. The group has also performed at various charity projects such as Teenage Cancer Trust.

Josh Groban- is a 25-year-old baritone who is changing the face of the music world. With a classical voice combined with the young energy and appeal of a rock star, Josh Groban offers a refreshing alternative to the standard Top 40 fare. Crossing the boundaries that define radio's musical genres--pop, classical, rock--his music combines elements of romantic classical pieces with the beats and the synthesized sounds of world music .
Josh was born in Los Angeles, California...and still lives there when he isn't touring.
In addition to English, Josh sings in Italian, French, and Spanish, but doesn't speak those languages fluently.
Josh is not only a great vocalist but also a talented instrumentalist and composer. He plays both piano and drums, and he cowrote three of the songs on Closer, his second album.
He's sold over 14 million albums worldwide.

Andrea Bocelli- He posesses a very special gift; a voice that communicates directly with the heart. He sings with a universal language of the heart and soul. Its certainly the way millions of listeners like me feel about his voice. Bocelli is truly unique in touching such a vast audience, despite in singing in a language that the majority do not understand. With the unprecedented success of his classical career, He has caused core classical repertoire to "crossover" to the top of the international pop charts and into previously uncharted territory in popular culture.

Andrea was born in Lajatico, rural Tuscany, not far from the ancient city of Pisa. He describes his childhood and upbringing as an idyllic existence in the Tuscan countryside, sorrounded by the simplest plesures of family, friends, nature and music.

Year Ender Post

A. ME IN 2006.

1. Ive never been hospitalized this year, Ive got some minor colds but I guess Ive beenon a perfect state of health this year. Thanks God for that.

2. I've gained a few pounds this year, Its not a good news for me trying to trim out. But thats a plain truth... Ive been maintaining my 62Kg(137 lbs) weight for a couple of years but now, it climbs up to 66.7(146lbs).

3. I've found a new sport to keep active. Since summer of 2006 I've been regularly getting off with my bike to a 20km-long ride. TRhe phote on the right shows my usual route, though I sometimes used alternative bicycle tracks scattered around Seoul.

4. Ive climbed 2 mountains this year. Mt. Pukhansan located in northern Seoul last spring and Mt. Tobongsan in Uijungbu City, Kyeonggi-do province during the late summer.

5. I successfully battled with reducing my Internet usage time ( I guess). This is a big challege for me coz Im suffering from insomia. I just have 4-5 hours of sleep everyday because of excessive time used on the internet. Now I swear to myself to use 3 hrs. a day from the usual 7 hours. The remaining 4 hrs will be added to my sleeping time.