tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18162436170353093222024-02-21T10:06:57.266+08:00My One Purple WorldBlog about the purple world of Gigi and her other obsessions such as travel, Asian entertainment and family/friends.GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816243617035309322.post-39903490183041337582010-09-14T01:27:00.000+08:002010-09-14T01:27:52.943+08:00Japan = SMAP<strong><em>This is the only equation I know when the word Japan is mentioned. I will not think of Japan without thinking of SMAP and most especially Kimura Takuya, my impossible dream.</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>So when SMAP announced their live tour this year, I did not hesitate to call my friend Vic and screamed "they have a concert!!!". The year has been a hectic one and who cares if I will be doing a lot of twisting and turning to get myself over to Japan again. As they say in Japan "Gambatte!". </em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>So on Sept. 3, with just a limited amount of yen to my name (I just came back from China a week before), I flew to Tokyo. The final destination is Osaka where Vic was waiting at our hotel. Like I always said, Japan is the land of my soul and as soon as I got off the plane, it felt not like home but more like a familiar playground. The first of my many train rides this trip was taking the Keisei line which will take me to central Tokyo in only 36 minutes! I was met by Mayo, who I've known for 5 years and is my surrogate at the SMAP Fan Club. She has warmly adopted me for the night at their Meguro ward home. </em></strong><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As you see it's a fangirl's home. Mayo loves Jerry the most. :D</td></tr>
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<strong><em>On the morning of Sept 4, I went on my next train ride at the symbol of Japan's technology -> the Shinkansen or Bullet train! It was my first time to ride the famous Nozomi-san. As I sat on the train for the 2-hour ride, my excitement was so much that I thought I would break out in song "you can take a little holiday in the sun, take it easy have some fun" hahaha!</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>I arrived at Osaka after a 2 1/2 hour ride. As soon as I dumped my bags at Swissotel Nankai (<a href="http://www.swissotel.com/EN/Destinations/Japan/Swissotel%20Nankai/Hotel%20Home/Hotel%20Description">http://www.swissotel.com/EN/Destinations/Japan/Swissotel%20Nankai/Hotel%20Home/Hotel%20Description</a>), Vic and I immediately ran back out in the scorching sun and headed to our ultimate destination, the Osaka Kyocera Dome. We were awed as we approached the dome and realized its our 3rd dome concert (aside from Fukuoka Yahoo dome and Tokyo dome). We excitedly went straight to the concert goods area and temporarily lost ourselves in the lines. </em></strong><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><em>After a rather strict checking of our ticket source, we were escorted to the nose-bleed section equivalent to 7-storeys from the ground. It was a comfortable section though as the seats were the special box seats during baseball games. While waiting for everyone to get in, SMAP movie previews were being shown and their CMs. Ahhhh!!! Space Battleship Yamato! Takuya's upcoming movie in December. My early morning travel caught up with me and I fell asleep. I thought I was waking up to my alarm but realized the sound was a ticking clock on the screen.</em></strong></div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</tbody></table><strong><em>When the dome was almost filled, a bunch of globe heads came out and mingled with the audience. Some shook hands, did body bumps, hi-fives and hugs! I've already read that SMAP was among these globe heads so it was so much more exciting for Vic and I to speculate who the members are. And of course sour-graped that we were not the lucky ones that had this rare interaction. This year, one of the nice touches to the concert was the CG effect on audience putting globe heads and faces of SMAP while we wait for the concert to start. It kept us busy and laughing.</em></strong><br />
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</tbody></table><strong><em>Then an awesome video of SMAP as astronauts came out signalling the start of "We are SMAP Live 2010". The opening song was This is Love, their newest single. Followed by old favorites Shake, Gambarimashou, Dear Woman remixed in a Japanese guitar style. I missed this! An awesome production that is truly a manifestation of Japan's technology and attention to details.</em></strong><br />
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</tbody></table><strong><em>I couldn't remember everything but another favorite is an arrangement of their old song Celery with an african tribal beat..oooh ganbatte iru yo yareru dake... Tsuyoshi's solo followed then back to group number with Bang Bang Vacance flooding the arena with balloons. And giving their Chinese fans more excitement with their upcoming Shanghai concerts, SMAP sang their biggest hit Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana in a chinese beat with matching costumes! </em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>The MC talk was funny too as the guys talked about many male fans this year. Each member tried to call out the male audience who are their fans. Next was Nakai's solo. Vic and I were happy to see him back to his hip humping self doing his tribute Michael Jackson number. We missed the energetic leader! Goro's solo was cute because he had a lot of fan interaction with his virtual kisses on the big screen. By the time Sotto Kyutto was being sung, I was again going back to lalaland. zzzzzz....</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>I was jerked awake by the beats of Dynamite that segued to Five Respect. We missed that too! We love the video playback of their old concert video clips. Takuya at 18 was as charming as his now almost 38 year old self. Then Shingo had his solo. Vic and I had fits of laughter because we did not realize that the solo was in english!! hahaha!</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>The interlude for costume change were greetings of we are smap by Rain (yes the Korean star!), Lin Chiling (yes, Jerry Yan's ex!), Takeuchi Yuko and many more celebrities. When they came out again, they were wearing what will be one of my favorite outfits they had in a concert - green trench coats. They sang Lion Heart and OMG! the mics stands were glowing orange! :D</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>When they sang Orenji on the second stage near us, I cried once again. this song will always remind me that I made it again, that I was part of their music and I saw them live. A nice new song called Love and Peace segued to Takuya's solo Kimi no ma made which was touching at the beginning and then became extremely sexy. It's the white loose wifebeater I think. That's the culprit! And the toned upper arm muscles! LOL.</em></strong><br />
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</tbody></table><strong><em>There were many more special moments of the concert. It was almost 4 hours long! There are Korean artists that I love but I don't know if they can do something like this and do it for almost 20 years! While the superb technology of the finale was winding down, the 2 tops moment of Nakai and Takuya during Aoi Inazuma still lingered in my mind. And as the final bows were being made, Takuya's silent "thank you" gave Vic and I the resolve to come back for the next ones until the finale of their singing lives.</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>Photos were taken by my Blackberry 8900 declared useless for its original purpose while in Japan but was very, very handy up there in the nosebleed section where no one was watching to throw me out of the dome for taking photos. The rest of the photos will be posted in my facebook page. :D</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><u>Travels</u></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>Five countries, six separate trips. This coming Friday, 9/17, I will go on my 6th country and 7th trip. Taipei, Singapore, Hongkong, Mainland China, Japan and Korea.</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><u>Purple </u></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>I still love the color and in fact has added tons more to the collection as I go on my travels.</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><u>Fangirl Pursuits</u></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>I still am and will always be a fangirl. In fact, I have made a career out of it! Not just as a consultant but as a small business owner.</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><u>Day Job</u></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>Yes, the bread and butter still exists. The purple-themed office is still around. The hours have turned from day to night though which is one of the reasons why my brain is already dead by the time 12 midnight comes around and I attempt to write a post. </em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><u>Family</u></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>I still have my playmate with me through all of these new things. He manages to nudge me out of bed everyday, feeds me and occasionally drives me to work while I catch some sleep. I also found time to have great bonding moments with family which I will post about later too.</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><u>Friends</u></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>Gained more! But also lost one very good friend who I am missing especially when I think about the stuff we could have done together with the fangirl business. Rest in peace Fran. </em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>I will find the energy to post all about the above. I have a new mantra you see -> I AM SUPERWOMAN! I AM SUPERWOMAN! I AM SUPERWOMAN! Hahaha!</em></strong>GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816243617035309322.post-38959407641641243902010-01-24T01:10:00.000+08:002010-01-24T01:10:40.224+08:00Marathon Update # 3<strong><em><span style="background-color: white; color: #674ea7;">I will not forget that Saturday. I was up at 6am to drive south from my place north (yes Novaliches to Alabang!) of Manila to man the booth of fangirlasia.com. At the end of the event, I drove to Bicutan, Paranaque to pick up my sister Teng then drove back south to Alabang for the homecoming party.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="background-color: white; color: #674ea7;">I didn't want to go to the party but the pout of my sister can be felt all the way to Shanghai <hehe>, so I changed into a dress. It is with much appreciation that my car windows are tinted black. So after about half an hour, yours truly is now wearing a colorful peasant dress I have not worn since the silver wedding of Nanay and Tatay Gamab.</span></em></strong><br />
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</div>GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816243617035309322.post-81364048635852689712010-01-24T00:26:00.000+08:002010-01-24T00:26:29.471+08:00Marathon Update # 2<strong><em><span style="background-color: white; color: #351c75;">So while I was getting stressed with the move to the new office, I was also busy with my new pursuit - Spinmanila.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="background-color: white; color: #351c75;">Together with fellow fangirls, I joined Team Spinmanila with the objective of being professional fangirls. We wanted to bring our favorite asian artists to Manila as well as the most coveted goods fangirls consider as must buys.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="background-color: white; color: #351c75;">I have not experienced anything like it in the 8 years that I have been a fangirl. The K-Pop convention that we attended to promote our webstore </span><a href="http://www.fangirlasia.com/"><span style="background-color: white; color: #351c75;">www.fangirlasia.com</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #351c75;"> and sell merchandise was such a well attended event. Aside from our goods being sold fast, I had such a great time meeting and chatting with fellow fangirls. </span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #351c75;">First off, the purpleness of my desk has moved to a new home last December 2009. From my 39F tower of Rapunzel, I am now at an 11F office, though big but it has no windows and sooooo damn cold! :)</span></em></strong><br />
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</div><strong><em><span style="color: #351c75;">When laid out in my new desk, my purple stuff looked really nice and there's more space for new purple stuff! Haha! That was one of the things that made me excited about the move. :)</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #351c75;">I've settled in and aside from the often crossing from one office building to another, I like our street. It is quiet and laid back. There's more opportunity to walk to lunch at one of the yummy restaurants nearby.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #351c75;">Let's see how the room looks months/years from now. </span></em></strong>GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816243617035309322.post-12284175341985630322009-12-08T00:15:00.004+08:002009-12-08T00:24:23.775+08:00Where in the world?<div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color:#330033;">Where in the world can you find purple trash cans? :)</span></em></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_R2OUPuZLPc_H2Z_801DQyZWEo-_11ju_IP8d8_G4zEgAoBRehN4wuYKpMvMnIqbszFmm-SH6pXoCalaTXW13dveianapVKUpYumcMQYvfFXzHE5s2VHYbyrrldws-QLislSaORaeLIY/s1600-h/018.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412530423925935874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_R2OUPuZLPc_H2Z_801DQyZWEo-_11ju_IP8d8_G4zEgAoBRehN4wuYKpMvMnIqbszFmm-SH6pXoCalaTXW13dveianapVKUpYumcMQYvfFXzHE5s2VHYbyrrldws-QLislSaORaeLIY/s400/018.JPG" border="0" /></a> <strong><em><span style="color:#330033;">Can you guess? Send me a note! :)</span></em></strong><br /><br /></div>GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816243617035309322.post-73289897434276332962009-11-29T00:20:00.006+08:002009-11-29T01:24:46.066+08:00SS501 Persona Tour Shanghai - Sidelights<strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">The last fangirl trip in Shanghai has tested my fangirl skills and maturity. One of the things that fangirls do is STALK. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">When we arrived in Shanghai, stalking was not discussed as a must. We were happy to look at Hongkou Stadium (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hongkou_Stadium">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hongkou_Stadium</a>) by day. Even if we were not expecting to see the men rehearse, we still went to the stadium on Nov 13th just to find our way and not to get lost on concert day itself. </span></em></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6qoRyRvi_AlSKKLvAF0N8VAxaAU17NhNz60ttA3WJGQHh7JKEKI2hFc5k6_5CrvhIcdxxuILN-_KWgUrWVHZHeLn4Yrsv-k5D5hCMae0uYMDao5Wbw-luM_NSVllnD9up1b_Uhkv36AA/s1600/PB130010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409195238552410450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6qoRyRvi_AlSKKLvAF0N8VAxaAU17NhNz60ttA3WJGQHh7JKEKI2hFc5k6_5CrvhIcdxxuILN-_KWgUrWVHZHeLn4Yrsv-k5D5hCMae0uYMDao5Wbw-luM_NSVllnD9up1b_Uhkv36AA/s320/PB130010.JPG" border="0" /></a><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">In the light (or gloom) of day, Hongkou was buzzing with activity. We were sidetracked a bit by the sidewalk sale going on. In a short span of time, Ems was able to buy a pair of boots, mittens and other pasalubong. Another thing that fangirls does is SHOP FOR MERCHANDISE . I was surprised that we did not do that right away but checked out what the local vendors were offering. Is that a sign of maturity? :)</span></em></strong><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUU7eThXggUABKsrQLq3L-kl4J-RAlbYrIFWAf5AaBk-KoQ15SjTClcZ4zNW_db7OtvX3ukZF-2aZm_5n1WbstgZbK8YKMWOGIdN3gJldli0ecjbAYeaPZPKEZWrbVxORUhevMfoGXIfA/s1600/PB130012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409195234925306930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUU7eThXggUABKsrQLq3L-kl4J-RAlbYrIFWAf5AaBk-KoQ15SjTClcZ4zNW_db7OtvX3ukZF-2aZm_5n1WbstgZbK8YKMWOGIdN3gJldli0ecjbAYeaPZPKEZWrbVxORUhevMfoGXIfA/s320/PB130012.JPG" border="0" /></a><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">One of the things that we were happy to see was the big concert billboard beside the stadium. We realized that we were looking at the ticket sales window. The I realized that we forgot to get our photo taken below this big billboard. Many overseas fans especially the Japanese were taking photos earlier. Are my fangirl skills in CAMWHORING getting stale? :(</span></em></strong><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioFjDTc8OIuGklo_6IM4WJPXJnNk8knu7zwEGw1YllfTt1f5D6H5-LvU7bfun-WzRf7BPyL342Dfz6YCmesc4zjXKfh_XYNfWixurFL7fSam0_QfPE4aTbgVA4ioTZa_OOaH94FNOhkdU/s1600/PB130014.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409193468288924482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioFjDTc8OIuGklo_6IM4WJPXJnNk8knu7zwEGw1YllfTt1f5D6H5-LvU7bfun-WzRf7BPyL342Dfz6YCmesc4zjXKfh_XYNfWixurFL7fSam0_QfPE4aTbgVA4ioTZa_OOaH94FNOhkdU/s320/PB130014.JPG" border="0" /></a> <strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">During concert night, we were so happy that we were very close to the center stage and catwalk. Julie and I studied past Personas and realized that many of our fave songs especially the ballads were sung in the middle stage and catwalk so we bugged my brother-in-law Ramon to make sure we get seats near that area. Wasn't that a very skillful move? :)</span></em></strong><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJh74CvgeUvw_MPxdi28dTvP26L8kFThlUMUv8i2tDrELP7TgT5ebrwYk86WGYRajStSSM1AYN_JdE7mtmW5kawEW1m4koP6wJrvApoAJcQCW5iwtnBVizmvqz1Mp4QiIv2-90EWty9WM/s1600/014.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409193461950244610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJh74CvgeUvw_MPxdi28dTvP26L8kFThlUMUv8i2tDrELP7TgT5ebrwYk86WGYRajStSSM1AYN_JdE7mtmW5kawEW1m4koP6wJrvApoAJcQCW5iwtnBVizmvqz1Mp4QiIv2-90EWty9WM/s320/014.JPG" border="0" /></a> <strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">And of course let us not forget what fangirl do all the time - BUY CONCERT MERCHANDISE! Surprisingly I kept to my budget. I only got the official photobook. Did I just become a mature fangirl? :)</span></em></strong><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhepz4-yOLaemcU1THxWe3AOVeYVZ0lw7OMNiOFIcdV6-TWrR1ENMxbjRPjCFbh3kFdV3Xr6A6qJPZTV-7pUDUGppkCPq1RHS5iXEs_Q96YylullOUU1FzCaGjSM0PXSoHoifORedEQVF8/s1600/078.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409193455198997618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhepz4-yOLaemcU1THxWe3AOVeYVZ0lw7OMNiOFIcdV6-TWrR1ENMxbjRPjCFbh3kFdV3Xr6A6qJPZTV-7pUDUGppkCPq1RHS5iXEs_Q96YylullOUU1FzCaGjSM0PXSoHoifORedEQVF8/s320/078.JPG" border="0" /></a> <strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Fangirls usually go crazy over unofficial merchandise. I actually only bought the ecobag, calendar and green light stick. The rest of the stuff in the photo below are gifts from Ssangchu Chinese fans who we bumped into after the concert. Is this another sign of maturity? :)</span></em></strong><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicV77efr9YSTKRgwOCvtBMgnRhEUx085HGXjR2VohD_9kCba_hTEq5EwUJefv-7K3g0Jp_KeEF7gWIMIxNKJ6k1QJP4SuG75PVwIjpeKhEB_1QHQVFbHtxx8Hcwjj9XRzqdQuYQKeOBSI/s1600/080.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409193448549502290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicV77efr9YSTKRgwOCvtBMgnRhEUx085HGXjR2VohD_9kCba_hTEq5EwUJefv-7K3g0Jp_KeEF7gWIMIxNKJ6k1QJP4SuG75PVwIjpeKhEB_1QHQVFbHtxx8Hcwjj9XRzqdQuYQKeOBSI/s320/080.JPG" border="0" /></a><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Or not? Because I couldn't resist buying the Boys Over Flower OST, Dong Bang Shin Ki's Rising Sun concert dvd and Close to you single (because Yunho is the featured member photo at the back cd cover). So I guess I am not yet as mature as I thought I would be? :)</span></em></strong><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitWf07ve7wF1RK9vfHMamlOdOGQu68y_88990IG_IiO3tkb9C_9b4brXBs5e7LCufPbOZaDICNB6DbVkSh5BceEShWOeGsZS3mRix5C9umV3l1HeJ8DD9xo4v6fiup8T8_YcvqVKts_sg/s1600/103.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409193468945222098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitWf07ve7wF1RK9vfHMamlOdOGQu68y_88990IG_IiO3tkb9C_9b4brXBs5e7LCufPbOZaDICNB6DbVkSh5BceEShWOeGsZS3mRix5C9umV3l1HeJ8DD9xo4v6fiup8T8_YcvqVKts_sg/s320/103.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816243617035309322.post-89471870055711816472009-11-22T01:56:00.003+08:002009-11-22T03:11:48.705+08:00SS501 1st Asia Tour Persona in Shanghai 2009<strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Nothing beats a broken heart than a trip to Shanghai, China to watch the concert of my korean fandom flagbearers - SS501. Why I was broken hearted is another story though. It was basically the reason why I was not in the mood to post for quite a while.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Anyhow, last November 12th, I flew to Shanghai with fellow fangirls Julie and Ems. Our main objective was to watch the Persona Tour Shanghai stop of our favorite Korean group SS501. The 3 of us were adopted by my sister Teng and her husband Ramon.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">As soon as we woke up the morning after we arrived, we embarked on our 1st adventure. Check out Hongkou Football Stadium, the venue of the concert. Despite this being my 3rd visit to Shanghai, it was my first time to take the Shanghai Metro. Nothing to it! We found the stadium without getting lost. :) We even had the time to shop for unofficial goods and crazy stuff like purple toilet seat covers (more on my next post). What we were not prepared for is the weather! 7 degC with high wind chill factor!!</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">So on concert day itself, Saturday, November 14th, we made sure that we were warmly dressed and ready for rain.</span></em></strong><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGvr6_M35Gn001ufCMK9-GatdI4St3e36EpvGFdLN5DWFypZPYtAzjC4-3BqQ0TxvwEEvvr4dEu7_iKcWqd_hTO6jlBWDUHgA2y9JseEfeaF076ZjFbC0fi31MA3EFaxuGSCrePu-HQE/s1600/DSCF3243.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406621251317340514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGvr6_M35Gn001ufCMK9-GatdI4St3e36EpvGFdLN5DWFypZPYtAzjC4-3BqQ0TxvwEEvvr4dEu7_iKcWqd_hTO6jlBWDUHgA2y9JseEfeaF076ZjFbC0fi31MA3EFaxuGSCrePu-HQE/s320/DSCF3243.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Hongkou Stadium at night is beautiful. The lights gave the place a commanding presence in the area with a capacity for around 30,000 people. Once inside the stadium, we were happy to see that our seats though not the most expensive, is the most strategic! We were near the center stage and catwalk! I couldn't contain my excitement because we will be able to see the boys without any difficulty.</span></em></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmeTzDuk8m7y86UOWCdXYu2OP35k2Pj6Y123toIjTnlrCrnai95oeeOc8BALu5eKh1U0k-Lt85PVv2X0BO9h-2Yt4038K-x4n5fZvd8d-QGx148GcwviVKVVzVltuRexaTUiPbgoZ91-E/s1600/DSCF3253.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406621241108104626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmeTzDuk8m7y86UOWCdXYu2OP35k2Pj6Y123toIjTnlrCrnai95oeeOc8BALu5eKh1U0k-Lt85PVv2X0BO9h-2Yt4038K-x4n5fZvd8d-QGx148GcwviVKVVzVltuRexaTUiPbgoZ91-E/s320/DSCF3253.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Armed with our green light sticks, we braved the sea of chinese fans and found our seats. Our greatest discovery is that the chinese fans are so friendly and were surprised that foreign fans like us were in their midst. And they attempted to speak to us in English! </span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">I have seen video clips of Persona from Seoul to Tokyo up to Taipei but nothing beats the feeling of seeing it live and in person. When the stage lit up with the opening number of Deja Vu, I couldn't help but scream by brains out. The boys, the boys are singing and dancing before my eyes. Well, almost before my eyes. Despite the welcoming smiles of the chinese fans, their concert viewing habits are not as welcoming. They were standing on the seats and we couldn't see the boys among the sea of light sticks, light boards and cameras.</span></em></strong><br /><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzvovfvxlOGp1zJII_l2FTXKIP4tgnjM9xwLGby-Q6kR_eMirt9vsd_0mCu4iOF2AAoFVn_NHVxFMZqEJc76V0ZEaVDblKHWL7ZxVMYyKrUMm1HYmEJszga0A1lh7NIlvdgot3AnKwWPI/s1600/DSCF3348.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406621258667548626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzvovfvxlOGp1zJII_l2FTXKIP4tgnjM9xwLGby-Q6kR_eMirt9vsd_0mCu4iOF2AAoFVn_NHVxFMZqEJc76V0ZEaVDblKHWL7ZxVMYyKrUMm1HYmEJszga0A1lh7NIlvdgot3AnKwWPI/s320/DSCF3348.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">We are not resilient Filipinos for nothing! With Julie's construction expertise, we put together a double-layer chair with yours truly precariously perched on top. I can now see everything!!! </span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">I loved the numbers especially Four Chance and the tango arrangement of the song. I loved it that they sang half of their songs in the second stage and catwalk! They were so near!! And all of the boys were sooo pleasant and smiling. The energy level was so high even Kim Hyun Joong! :)</span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">When Park Jung Min popped out from the riser at the edge of the catwalk, I screamed so loud that I think Jung Minnie heard it. He sang so well live especially the mandarin song wo de pengyou.</span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Another surprise was Heo Young Saeng. He exuded a quiet sexiness singing his solo song Nameless Memory. No wonder my other friend (and soon to be business colleague) Pin became enamored with his presence! :)</span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Of course maknae Kim Hyung Jun sings so well. He has the most distinct voice among the boys in my opinion. You will always know its him. He is still such a baby though even when he was trying to be manlier in his solo number.</span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">My Kyu - my Kim Kyu Jong was the most hyper that night. Only later did we find out that he was sick. Way to go Kyu Jong! Among the 5 boys, Kyu is a "kyutie" that one will appreciate only when in person. His rapport with fans was so good. He seems to have lost weight but his solo number was still sexy. I can still remember his black wifebeater!</span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Of course the highlight for me was seeing with my own two eyes Kim Hyun Joong leader's solo Please Be Nice To Me. I did not expect him to show some skin but despite the freezing temperature and the plea of the chinese fans, he still did! That professionalism to stick to the show's flow despite the open air cold condition made me admire him more and made the trip so worth it.</span></em></strong></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8K8nhiQdJl_V6R3T6pdpoXusepIJ-rrL063yxAm1LaRPcmUL8tLrlYDxxW2nZiTHFiRBOo1qI3xNDmOENEuNW9GjWfO4ia6azFW83tZiP1V0btJeCz7Wc-uiv1tlALf6pO1F0TrMXkXk/s1600/DSCF3541.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406621264506161330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8K8nhiQdJl_V6R3T6pdpoXusepIJ-rrL063yxAm1LaRPcmUL8tLrlYDxxW2nZiTHFiRBOo1qI3xNDmOENEuNW9GjWfO4ia6azFW83tZiP1V0btJeCz7Wc-uiv1tlALf6pO1F0TrMXkXk/s320/DSCF3541.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">The evening was even made more fun and memorable when the boys sang songs from their latest mini-album Rebirth. I was awed at the thought that I have seen them perform Love Like This live. Especially since the boys won their 1st Music Bank win for the song that day. We were screaming at the point of no return when the boys walked again to the center stage and sang Only One Day. They were soooo near! </span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">My throat locked up when they even came nearer and sang Wang Du Ko. They were just a couple of meters away sitting on chairs that were slowly spinning for everyone to see them. Have you guys tried screaming with no sound coming out?! hahaha!</span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">So when the encore part came and the boys came out in Persona in Shanghai t-shirts, I was dancing wildly in my chair - oops! I forgot I was perched on 2-levels. Without any care that my 43-year old body may fall anytime, I kept dancing to their classic hits Coward and Bye bye Baby Bye.</span></em></strong></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKJjqhm0MpET8u_MGNS_elKCRF2jNaqXsf84nQ0kBTIyLruUFRNf4VBCr8MBIiMSpvg9TPcs_CY1qzBBXgjyCS5CB2r1Eq_FjsDXGkbyTOgDklIxfYK1DIqj1p3B3Qah4z-u1s7GCCTaU/s1600/PB140086.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406621277046243954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKJjqhm0MpET8u_MGNS_elKCRF2jNaqXsf84nQ0kBTIyLruUFRNf4VBCr8MBIiMSpvg9TPcs_CY1qzBBXgjyCS5CB2r1Eq_FjsDXGkbyTOgDklIxfYK1DIqj1p3B3Qah4z-u1s7GCCTaU/s320/PB140086.JPG" border="0" /></a> <strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">The memory of all of them running around near our area was so fresh still even after a week and now back to my daily life. Hyun Joong's pink ears was sooo cute, Kyu Jong's hyper dancing and running around with his Kyu's light board, Baby's funny animal headgear, Saengie in a red cap and Jung Min's bright smile, made me forget the chill of the Shanghai evening. </span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Congratulations to SS501 for a successful show. It made your 7,000 plus audience the happiest grean peas on earth. And it will surely make your TripleS grow and grow. Just keep being your happy and hard working selves and you'll go more places. </span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">And I will most probably go with you..</span></em></strong><br /></p>GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816243617035309322.post-87715327537031330812009-11-08T23:35:00.004+08:002009-11-08T23:48:27.178+08:00SS501 Event Survey<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzgnV-NoEfCsWWbRF-689XEo5kqVcd8CUBpCQex4vN69naAFxOcrY0ZhlXxGkJXogKVlg7omfNU7xvJbX___4YkgzXJHtuj-k-9SGQbRq22BooThpyx994__GejJzeFSWDwUaUjKXc72M/s1600-h/10175896581.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401759435761827714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzgnV-NoEfCsWWbRF-689XEo5kqVcd8CUBpCQex4vN69naAFxOcrY0ZhlXxGkJXogKVlg7omfNU7xvJbX___4YkgzXJHtuj-k-9SGQbRq22BooThpyx994__GejJzeFSWDwUaUjKXc72M/s400/10175896581.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p><strong><span style="color:#993399;"><em>Did you guys watch Boys Over Flowers at ABS-CBN?</em></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#993399;"><em>Did you like Jihoo sunbae? Jihoo sunbae is Kim Hyun Joong in real life.</em></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#993399;"><em>Did you know that Hyun Joong is a multi-talented guy and that he belongs to this really cool group called SS501 (pronounced Double S 5-0-1)?</em></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#993399;"><em>Did you know that SS501 is one of the most popular groups in Korea? And if you watched Boys Over Flowers, did you know they sang one of the most popular theme songs of the drama called Because I'm Stupid?</em></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#993399;"><em>Did you know that the rest of SS501 are also multi-talented guys who does a variety of things like host a radio program, MC variety shows and are now venturing into acting? They are Kim Hyun Joong, Heo Young Saeng, Kim Kyu Jong, Park Jung Min and Kim Hyung Jun.</em></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#993399;"><em>Did you know that currently SS501 is doing their 1st Asian Tour called Persona and have already performed concerts in Seoul, Tokyo, Taipei and this week in Shanghai and Hongkong in December?</em></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#993399;"><em>The fans of these guys are wishing that they'd make Manila one of their stops. Do you want it to happen too? </em></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#993399;"><em>Then please answer this survey to see if we really can make it happen. You do not need to fill up all information but we will appreciate it very much if you do. And what's in it for you if you do spend time to answer the survey? - You will be the first to know the details, the first to buy tickets and therefore choice seats. It is the organizer's way of showing their appreciation for the help.</em></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#993399;"><em>So here is the link: </em></span></strong></p><p><a onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=iHN4dVJEYeoERulcJzAxhg_3d_3d" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong><span style="color:#993399;"><em>http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=iHN4dVJEYeoERulcJzAxhg_3d_3d</em></span></strong></a></p><p><strong><span style="color:#993399;"><em>Please send the link to your friends who are not really online much but like to see the group as well.</em></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#993399;"><em>Thank you and here is our battlecry:</em></span></strong></p><p><a onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLt1FgujhSs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong><span style="color:#993399;"><em>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLt1FgujhSs</em></span></strong></a></p>GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816243617035309322.post-92135537996055564562009-11-01T01:46:00.003+08:002009-11-01T02:01:54.403+08:00Growing Collection<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;"><em>It started with this...</em></span></strong>
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<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398822957026387906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZhCSXfvviS8CVEJGN4o_YGg_8RKbRtRiES90hcWj6shsxUup703CbRw4nwuIrExESOo0Y5vA26PysOmyFNDkRsnuQyEXWV_TOmC8vLVKh-wPZ0bgXuiglcalt2JD-ZFaih28X94S6e9M/s400/010.JPG" border="0" /><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;">My collection is growing and growing. When I discovered SS501 earlier this year, I never thought I would be hooked as much as I was hooked with my other fandoms.</span></em></strong>
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<br /><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;">When the Solo collection cd came out, it was such good timing that Kai, one of my ohana was in Korea. Then my brother-in-law Ramon went to Korea during the time I was obsessing about Photo 501. UR Man was an additional blessing from him.</span></em></strong>
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<br /><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;">And then the Taiwan versions of older cds were released in the Philippines - all at the same time! </span></em></strong>
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<br /><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;">And the latest album, Rebirth just happened to arrive from Korea. I am waiting for the Taiwan version still. :)</span></em></strong>
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<br /><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;">The collection just keeps growing and growing...</span></em></strong>
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicBeFNKIwIY0Ey3HrAIvjDI1amBT3pO3uB4A6u-FevK4xYx2lCyZiyeXUnB93Ix5SW2umOXa7Qo32Inl0DId79a-Hd3RFYI9rfZcE8CKI2KIzkBcAIbtOHGlGZAnXhyphenhypheniJ7TNPeJH1BR08/s1600-h/IMG00104-20090726-2128.jpg"></a>GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816243617035309322.post-53420112632357440282009-10-21T01:30:00.002+08:002009-10-21T01:40:07.721+08:00SS501's Rebirth to be released in Manila too!!<strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#993399;"><em>Warner Music, the Philippine distributor of SS501 records is set to release one of the hottest KPop albums of this year! </em></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#993399;"><em></em></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#993399;"><em>Warner encourages all SS501 fans, BOF & JoongBo fans in the country to buy their copies of the group's RE-BIRTH Mini album locally as they'll be releasing both the Korean and Taiwan versions of these CDs. </em></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#993399;"><em></em></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#993399;"><em>Korean version: SS501 Mini Album - Rebirth (Special Edition) (Limited Edition) The Limited Edition comes with a 100-page photo diary and 2 posters. Only limited copies will be out so please contact tripleSph.com to reserve a copy for this version. </em></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#993399;"><em></em></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#993399;"><em>Taiwan Version: Taiwan Limited Edition </em></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#993399;"><em>A SEA Release Date: Nov 17, 2009 </em></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#993399;"><em>This configuration comprise of Album CD + Chinese subtitled DVD + 28-paged photo booklet with lyrics + Chinese lyrics +New music video of “Love Like This”(Chinese subtitle)+ Making of New music video of “Love Like This” (Chinese subtitle) 3-5 minutes +Korean Teaser Spot </em></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#993399;"><em></em></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#993399;"><em>PLUS! Prior to releasing the Re-Birth Mini Album, Warner Music will also release 3 of SS501's albums namely Deja Vu, Find and SUPER HITS. Fans can expect to see these albums at their favorite local record bars within this week or early next week. </em></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#993399;"><em></em></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#993399;"><em>So what are you waiting for? Place your orders now at tripleSph.com. </em></span></strong><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA-Y2TnJDM85KTql9tG62UqYhXhBS-KlmhYKslBHug0EEgxIQeXdi4bwzIwO7ybxjRS3OsseIUoGfxrO8sGl3N4SqRUuUJno2O86kAlqV5-dmy55jj-wtbqJ51LQoaCdrcUZNYRcexPk8/s1600-h/Rebirth+Album+Cover.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394736355405845986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 398px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA-Y2TnJDM85KTql9tG62UqYhXhBS-KlmhYKslBHug0EEgxIQeXdi4bwzIwO7ybxjRS3OsseIUoGfxrO8sGl3N4SqRUuUJno2O86kAlqV5-dmy55jj-wtbqJ51LQoaCdrcUZNYRcexPk8/s400/Rebirth+Album+Cover.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p></p><p></p>GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816243617035309322.post-88055541390052002622009-10-16T00:01:00.004+08:002009-10-16T00:13:55.238+08:00Pan de Purple<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgog_D_fOE6JQmFPI_q1tb5SvzsE_pDexiyH7n9OQwijsDQtmeudaK9i9gxoOevrnotZ7z9BrEN92bzZR62LBrbdsIs0v0FV1FtAuxXW61TRk6-4Hhud1DB3SB5ykT5HWlncoVpZeuKvJA/s1600-h/IMG00114-20090907-0043.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392858623223159586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgog_D_fOE6JQmFPI_q1tb5SvzsE_pDexiyH7n9OQwijsDQtmeudaK9i9gxoOevrnotZ7z9BrEN92bzZR62LBrbdsIs0v0FV1FtAuxXW61TRk6-4Hhud1DB3SB5ykT5HWlncoVpZeuKvJA/s400/IMG00114-20090907-0043.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Many will wonder... a purple bread?</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Yours truly was of course ecstatic when I was given this pack by my sister-in-law Pam. In the Philippines, the bakeries of old have a staple bread variety we called "pan de regla" because the middle part of the bread is/was red. There are fewer and fewer of them who make these bread and in recent years, the middle part of the bread has become purple! Why? I have no idea. :)</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">The taste is not that fantastic. It's not too sweet and it is usually soft. But I love it and has loved this since I was young! And now I've rediscovered where to get my fix.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Oh and I have renamed it pan de purple. I even told the sales girls at Oven Maid (the bakeshop who makes them) that I call the bread pan de purple. And they don't seem to mind. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">And the price? Per pack it costs Php 20.00 or roughly 50 US cents! What a steal! I can't wait for my next trip to my hometown in Paranaque for my next pan de purple stockpiling. Anyone care to try it? :)</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong>GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816243617035309322.post-33957541923055534072009-10-07T17:14:00.006+08:002009-10-07T17:32:33.408+08:00SS501 CDs to be released in Manila!<strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Philippine fans of SS501 (read Double-S 501) is all abuzz as news of the release of their cds Super Hits, Find and Deja Vu came out. Although there is no official word from the record label carrying the boys' cds locally, the release is most likely to happen this month!</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">I am personally happy to hear this because I have been wanting to get the boys' cds since the Hongkong fanmeeting but only managed to snag UR Man in Seoul through the kindness of my brother-in-law Ramon.</span></em></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimGqPD_r21ZrLTmPfgbAw1blF3RDJGrwa0KpkEODllDXOqxA6LeWc9GKKD8OJAVMtT1GimqxA-G-szqSUdppFVjuld2NTwPhf1vnwFbk9COx1k8b8wjC9IUfRblfNFDYDvzFK07ka8IXs/s1600-h/CDS+Manila.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389784232099573778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimGqPD_r21ZrLTmPfgbAw1blF3RDJGrwa0KpkEODllDXOqxA6LeWc9GKKD8OJAVMtT1GimqxA-G-szqSUdppFVjuld2NTwPhf1vnwFbk9COx1k8b8wjC9IUfRblfNFDYDvzFK07ka8IXs/s400/CDS+Manila.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">The Super Hits cd was released in Taiwan and other asian countries like Hongkong and Singapore. Find and Deja Vu were also released in Japan. Our source also said that the albums will not be re-packaged so we will get similar looking albums as the ones released overseas.*</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">I hope that all fans of SS501 including the fans of Kim Hyun Joong (the group's leader) more popularly known in Manila as Ji-hoo from Boys Over Flowers support this great move.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">The rest of SS501 are Kim Kyu Jong, Park Jung Min, Kim Hyung Joon and Heo Young Saeng. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">*Note: Local packaging is usually horrible. :(</span></em></strong>GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816243617035309322.post-20213091204176464242009-10-03T18:21:00.004+08:002009-10-03T18:30:08.316+08:00Back to the birdcage..<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXSXuNM-E2ovAmYMFtZ8eCFtRsXmRVL0cKfdchasLdBbqzviDBlGi30waBL5UaNZ1cN_KkhdytQYRa-IEyTDEZXjW9ph4CP5VPgzk3LeIl0KLDx8zOdqc_gBMSokZAgLupHy_dcC2K2qQ/s1600-h/IMG00126-20091003-0924.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388318103909393138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXSXuNM-E2ovAmYMFtZ8eCFtRsXmRVL0cKfdchasLdBbqzviDBlGi30waBL5UaNZ1cN_KkhdytQYRa-IEyTDEZXjW9ph4CP5VPgzk3LeIl0KLDx8zOdqc_gBMSokZAgLupHy_dcC2K2qQ/s400/IMG00126-20091003-0924.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;">Since mid-September, I have been living in my sister's flat while my car is being repaired. For half a month, I was a privileged child living in an upscale place only 10 mins. from my office. I did not even feel the typhoon that flooded and devastated most of Metro Manila!</span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;"></span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;">I do miss my birdcage and the comfort of my own little home. So with much gratitude and thankfulness for the generosity of my sister and brother-in-law, I now get ready to leave my haven and move back to my birdcage.</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;"></span></em></strong> </div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;">The purple luggage (of course!) has to be packed until its next trip. The purple Ikea blanket also has to go back home. </span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;"></span></em></strong> </div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;">Thanks Teng and Ramon for a wonderful time at TRAG! :)</span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;"></span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;"></span></em></strong></div>GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816243617035309322.post-23582320520617564162009-09-18T21:07:00.003+08:002009-09-18T21:20:46.425+08:00Random Gift<span style="color:#993399;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqkx49n7Uv1dhGKcczEyRQVG_7RDZVNdhJJuiaFsMVHpdaWUTerXGn0OJ8YN8HxCbsDBjvN-chIpe4TqvtWfqz1T6N9-32DKhfun5VrZgcqo-9Lvpv3e74wIAm8_hehHHE7gOVo8d4R7k/s1600-h/IMG00111-20090824-1123.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382793766903954754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqkx49n7Uv1dhGKcczEyRQVG_7RDZVNdhJJuiaFsMVHpdaWUTerXGn0OJ8YN8HxCbsDBjvN-chIpe4TqvtWfqz1T6N9-32DKhfun5VrZgcqo-9Lvpv3e74wIAm8_hehHHE7gOVo8d4R7k/s400/IMG00111-20090824-1123.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Nope, it's not a chair for moi...but for my BB! A colleague at work one day popped in my office and presented me with that little box. Opening the box and taking out this cute purple phone chair brightened my day. These past couple of months, bright days are far and few so one bright day is hard to forget.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">The Blackberry is a bit too big for the chair but I can sit it sideways and doesn't fall so yey! :)</span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">It's not my birthday. And Christmas is not until 3 months away so receiving a random present is probably the next best thing to Christmas....or even better. The level of surprise is so much more. During birthdays and Christmas, you have expectations. Even if one is trying to live under the old adage of "it is better to give than to receive", there is still that small expectation that you will receive something one way or the other.</span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Thank you so much Ms.O. :) </span></em></strong>GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816243617035309322.post-59413646544223608322009-09-11T23:49:00.003+08:002009-09-12T12:49:10.238+08:00If all the raindrops were Coca-Cola Zero...<strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;">It's pissing rain here in Manila these days. I am always screaming expletives at the potholes especially along the EDSA, Manila's major highway.</span></em></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcSn1hHMUPb5Sbo1yBID_krGKvbXkS_cfhEHG_4-2NGv-y4UVxu1MNAeIWWspCCTePjh_PcCbJN-3sOZkw2DiZ4EG1B8F-V97vvwf9icDTKEUKGQr_A60Y5xX05ORZA-jEp92yqXuzYMg/s1600-h/002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380237818475830306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcSn1hHMUPb5Sbo1yBID_krGKvbXkS_cfhEHG_4-2NGv-y4UVxu1MNAeIWWspCCTePjh_PcCbJN-3sOZkw2DiZ4EG1B8F-V97vvwf9icDTKEUKGQr_A60Y5xX05ORZA-jEp92yqXuzYMg/s400/002.JPG" border="0" /></a> <strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;">Oh well, one of my consolation is my addiction to Coke most especially Coke Zero. And yay, I have a new purple Coke glass from the US. Thank you Elsa! :)</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;">So to take away the niggling feeling of exasperation, let's all sing a Barney song with a little lyrics twist...</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;"></span><span style="color:#009900;">if all the raindrops were coca-cola zero, oh what a rain it would be</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#009900;">standing outside with my mouth open wide</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#009900;">ah,ah,ah-ah,ah,ah-ah,ah,ah-ah</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#009900;">if all the raindrops were coca-cola zero, oh what a rain it would be...</span></em></strong>GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816243617035309322.post-78463129008445727842009-08-25T00:21:00.008+08:002009-08-25T00:59:23.030+08:00Keeping the Faith<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvZa-axQ5OFRfLwnthtQXIpLoy1uzModbQBxcju-sunOnOLnhAQCG1L2gwsa9l7qd93qLfnA49uedloMugfNRhwKGn8PX1KIyOzRAiXRE1I6rXLZoRSRjiik7pMSXhMD8L47R8Ye3Bjsc/s1600-h/Tohoshinki_1.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373575908974908370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 211px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvZa-axQ5OFRfLwnthtQXIpLoy1uzModbQBxcju-sunOnOLnhAQCG1L2gwsa9l7qd93qLfnA49uedloMugfNRhwKGn8PX1KIyOzRAiXRE1I6rXLZoRSRjiik7pMSXhMD8L47R8Ye3Bjsc/s400/Tohoshinki_1.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">I was going to post something purple because I have not done that in quite a while. But after watching this excellent fan made video, I've decided to post about this group that I love listening to.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">In Korea where they were born and raised, they are called Dong Bang Shin Ki. In Japan where they are now a huge act, they are called Tohoshinki. The rest of Asia calls them TVXQ.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Personally, I love their Japanese persona so I think of them as Tohoshinki. I love their Japanese albums and have not listened through 3 of their albums - Heart, Mind and Soul, Five in the Black and T. I will soon start listening to their 4th Japanese album, The Secret Code.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">The Toho boys are composed of Yunho, Jaejung, Xiah, Mickey and Max. I am not going to write about the boy's history. A quick search in the internet will give you months' worth of reading material and videos clips.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">I will get a lot of arguments from their die-hard fans (around 800,000 of them who are official members) but the boys are not exactly the most gorgeous in this world. But I myself will argue that they have the best voices collectively assembled in a group. They have interesting personalities but what impressed me the most is their quick and fast way of learning Japanese. I was not impressed by the language learning per se but from their determination to be mainstream and thus not letting go of the goal until they can now converse like natives.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Tohoshinki is so prolific as a group having released albums and singles on both the Korean and Japan shores. Not to mention their forays in China too! Aside from their outstanding vocals, the boys can also dance AND do both showcasing their lung power.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">The group is now facing probably the biggest challenge of their career. Biting the proverbial hand that feeds you is both an act of courage and a death wish. I can only pray that the boys will overcome this and life goes on for us fans. And since I am not as talented as the one who made this video, I'd like to show my support to them via this one.</span></em></strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezvsD9HZv04">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezvsD9HZv04</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong></div>GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816243617035309322.post-50069750242174243132009-08-17T00:42:00.004+08:002009-08-17T00:49:58.378+08:00Goodbye for now..Kim Rae Won<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8THLEWVVbPd-ycMkXOKfG3GzE3SBNuWx9MRXBOflA47jBPIvD4ggXDSDFCV-MotfA9SRQD9sQjkulQZFropY8C039E6YRov46r3hYAFCO9ky9GAm211d_zXd_P_TAhnrPW9E6xxCeTaY/s1600-h/kimraewon4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370603595775040082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8THLEWVVbPd-ycMkXOKfG3GzE3SBNuWx9MRXBOflA47jBPIvD4ggXDSDFCV-MotfA9SRQD9sQjkulQZFropY8C039E6YRov46r3hYAFCO9ky9GAm211d_zXd_P_TAhnrPW9E6xxCeTaY/s400/kimraewon4.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;">He finally went in to serve the army as is the obligation of all South Korean men. I will definitely miss his work because this guy is one good actor. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;">So see you in a couple of years Rae Won! Serve well and take care. =)</span></em></strong>GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816243617035309322.post-49454094615411930512009-08-08T01:05:00.003+08:002009-08-08T01:17:53.079+08:00Sign me up for life!<div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">From cute...</span></em></strong></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFep5hx_CapJ6VOQWVxFapimojSkCkh2iYR2jth76hVfbtfvcISDpHLbLOsANqpxPnAckf1y9ea0VRVhs_fKQmBEUDQriDuU7nbDRKxBoziR3dITZT7euWx_wIB-YAK8FDVWxo9sFLPM/s1600-h/14mewrk.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367270097818260498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 296px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFep5hx_CapJ6VOQWVxFapimojSkCkh2iYR2jth76hVfbtfvcISDpHLbLOsANqpxPnAckf1y9ea0VRVhs_fKQmBEUDQriDuU7nbDRKxBoziR3dITZT7euWx_wIB-YAK8FDVWxo9sFLPM/s400/14mewrk.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#993399;"><span style="font-size:130%;">...<em>to </em>s<em>moking hot!!!</em></span></span></strong></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG-u8IVaKJZfnkM0b0Gwb35upApicsn0Uz50TMJROZKN6qECZk6ou5PkwIk_fEkpIalICL3NbeKLLVJ7-vaGGbgQcsI_SGjCtExBbztAsO4P7rpB26eC-8pyN71EY0IfTCbPWAWv2B5T0/s1600-h/a8149730210.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367270088825541090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 352px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG-u8IVaKJZfnkM0b0Gwb35upApicsn0Uz50TMJROZKN6qECZk6ou5PkwIk_fEkpIalICL3NbeKLLVJ7-vaGGbgQcsI_SGjCtExBbztAsO4P7rpB26eC-8pyN71EY0IfTCbPWAWv2B5T0/s400/a8149730210.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Kim Hyun Joong, leader-ssi of SS501 is going places. And it seems I'm signed up to tag along for life. Hahaha!</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Photo credits: Kinghyunjoong.com and Baidu</span></em></strong> <div><br /><br /></div><div></div>GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816243617035309322.post-90214510606421958772009-08-02T18:12:00.004+08:002009-08-02T19:30:41.533+08:00President Aquino's passing and memories of a time..<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgltF2Ek48HGS-fDOUHCuHxbxA-hhH91uS-TltXtdxKajISwZCi7VIYWIRyGCdckFqXApR33ma6GnRZicI0ZzIaO_FRtbay5wYBj47ItI3RRnDINHYVAgvztFW-4AT2DVLcCpvK63lLSK8/s1600-h/safe_image.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365308589150092802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 123px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgltF2Ek48HGS-fDOUHCuHxbxA-hhH91uS-TltXtdxKajISwZCi7VIYWIRyGCdckFqXApR33ma6GnRZicI0ZzIaO_FRtbay5wYBj47ItI3RRnDINHYVAgvztFW-4AT2DVLcCpvK63lLSK8/s400/safe_image.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">The passing of former President Corazon "Cory" Aquino yesterday, August 1st, is a sad day for the millions of Filipinos who embraced democracy and is continuing its fight to keep it two decades later. I never thought that her passing would bring a flood of memories for me and not just memories of Edsa and People Power 1 but memories of my life stories that I never thought would come back.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">I have always been apolitical and it has always been one of the things that I remember my own mother tried her best to change. I left De La Salle University in September 1985. It was one of if not the most turbulent times for Philippine politics. The month before, President Cory's husband Ninoy was just assassinated. Amidst all this I remember that I was pre-occupied with going out with friends and just plain having a good time because I did not have to study anymore. What I forgot and now remember is despite the turbulence of the times, I was never afraid even if I did not know what lies ahead of me and what career path should I take.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">My own mother who we fondly called Maming at that time, I remember now was also unafraid and maybe that is why I wasn't afraid either. Despite the financial difficulties that we were having then - my father (Paping) has just retired and is only getting his income from teaching golf, I had 4 other brothers and sisters who are in school, the political and economic turmoil, etc - my Maming was calmy keeping the family together. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">February 1986, I was officially a bum for 5 months. When the call for People Power came, I remember my Maming packing all of us into our old Ford Fiera and headed out to Edsa. It was just another family outing is all I remember but now I realized how strong her conviction was and without so many words just showed us. Even with a string budget that the family was on at that time, Maming passed by a grocery store and bought boxes and boxes of juice drinks and packs and packs of bread. I don't know about my brothers and sisters but now I remembered that I never even bothered to ask why she was doing that. I just watched and sat at the back of truck. Until we got to Guadalupe along EDSA.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">I never would think of walking from Guadalupe to Camp Aguinaldo even now. Alipin ako ng kotse. Ayaw na ayaw ko noon maglakad or mag-commute. But now I remembered that my Maming made me do it without even asking us. She just went down the truck, made each one of us carry as much as we can and started walking towards the throng of people in Edsa and giving away food and drink. We just followed. And stayed.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">By just being there, I remember now that I learned so many of my life's lessons. Oh there were many more to come as the next 23 years passed - career, marriage, etc. But those times my eyes just absorbed it all, buried at the back of my head and have now been resurrected as the icon of those times died.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">I also realized now that my Maming must have felt a connection with that housewife back then. Like President Cory, my Maming was both mother and father to 5 children most of her married life because her husband's profession required him to be away 90% of the year. And despite all of her personal challenges, she still had time and chose to make a stand.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">My Maming who is now in heaven too has not cured my being apolitical. Wala pa din akong interest sa politika. But if push comes to shove, I think I learned that very important lesson well from my Maming and President Cory too. Kikilos din ako. I will most likely do something. Because it is not anymore politics but life and the future.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Rest in peace President Cory.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Rest in peace Maming. I love you and will always, always miss you.</span></em></strong>GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816243617035309322.post-90158337318256148642009-07-23T22:44:00.003+08:002009-07-23T23:10:54.899+08:00Staring at My Purple Desk...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_qrfMcsKhWXEj1QLeQlUXuL8a4OtOAu9FASXofCeCXNJIlaRHcLBsR6-8WBNHus2XBFBdKPxYnJBNCIryMrHtmkrYJ77TMm_x48EJkDkqhyphenhyphenE-AK_SCAHO6nuBH8l7kNS3JVtU8YQBMrw/s1600-h/Image003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361668107630532978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_qrfMcsKhWXEj1QLeQlUXuL8a4OtOAu9FASXofCeCXNJIlaRHcLBsR6-8WBNHus2XBFBdKPxYnJBNCIryMrHtmkrYJ77TMm_x48EJkDkqhyphenhyphenE-AK_SCAHO6nuBH8l7kNS3JVtU8YQBMrw/s400/Image003.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Sitting in my office, yearning... yearning for my next plane ride... hahaha!</span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Since I will be stuck in Manila behind my desk for the next few months, I decided to share what I am staring at.... more purpleness!</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Of course the muse of this photo is that yummy cupcake with purple icing from Sonja's cupcake in Serendra (sorry couldn't find an official website). I love this cupcake! But again, I cannot indulge all the time because of 'ye 'ol blood sugar.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Maybe when my sister Teng comes home in September. =)</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong>GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816243617035309322.post-47037920767723195942009-07-12T23:42:00.005+08:002009-07-13T00:15:52.105+08:00Nothing Purple About This Trip...<strong><span style="color:#993399;"><em>You heard it right, this last trip to Hongkong has nothing purple in it. None whatsoever! I did not buy anything purple. That is a first! </em></span></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhkm8-3egsHqU4wfcT11XQXUIdFMF6OQgDyRW4Q4_LQEHg7NdSKfrMfMOuhYvhguHKcCCu38g_VVvCHKnhYooR6igwa1_lkZOKvGZuyHfYL04oTIBqx8iwzj_TSxtBacISBKSWmkqBwpw/s1600-h/207.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357600790006139234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhkm8-3egsHqU4wfcT11XQXUIdFMF6OQgDyRW4Q4_LQEHg7NdSKfrMfMOuhYvhguHKcCCu38g_VVvCHKnhYooR6igwa1_lkZOKvGZuyHfYL04oTIBqx8iwzj_TSxtBacISBKSWmkqBwpw/s400/207.JPG" border="0" /></a> <strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">But I was happy with my loot nevertheless. It shows how diverse and wide my love for asian entertainment has become. </span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">From Korea, of course the main purpose of the trip was the SS501 Hongkong Fanmeeting. That little credit card looking thing was the most expensive purchase - it was the ticket to the event!!!</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">From Japan (well originally Korea..hehehe), I finally got my most coveted concert dvd of Tohoshinki, also known as Dong Bang Shin Ki or TVXQ. I have been wanting to get their T Concert DVD filmed in Saitama and to find a marked down Hongkong release was a blessing.</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">From Taiwan, I got the 3rd and latest cd of Jerry Yan, from the Taiwanese F4 (who fellow fangirls call our first loves). I was surprised and happy with this latest work of Jerry because he experimented with techno punk rock, a little hip hop and R&B. </span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">And last but not the least from Hongkong and Macau, I got the latest cd of Soler and as an unexpected and added bonus, their 1st concert dvd. I adore their MV and would find a way to upload it for everyone to enjoy.</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">And okay, that little long thingy there with a photo is a bookmark of - - U-Know Yunho of Tohoshinki who I am giving a lot of love to these days as well. *shy smile*</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong>GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816243617035309322.post-41600213860083391742009-07-04T23:50:00.002+08:002009-07-05T00:14:20.186+08:00My first taste of SS501 and finally Kim Hyun Joong in the Flesh!<div><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;">I was supposed to post something else but could not concentrate much as I was getting ready and excited about this fanmeet in Hongkong. Several weeks back I posted about my obsession with Kim Hyun Joong and his reality tv show called We Got Married. </span></em></strong></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwoSpTWgysTyfOkIjDGUBhHEx3gTrGIcDraV4qdVjZ1XxF6N4vSkpQ8GjzKlHvQhylFfMeiC0uGVMM7bTDUpR_tKT3uJk561RFyHe1OJn8S6N15_b4iIYYgwLDbUgbHoPC2S4cwFAM3Zc/s1600-h/131.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354636954340368002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwoSpTWgysTyfOkIjDGUBhHEx3gTrGIcDraV4qdVjZ1XxF6N4vSkpQ8GjzKlHvQhylFfMeiC0uGVMM7bTDUpR_tKT3uJk561RFyHe1OJn8S6N15_b4iIYYgwLDbUgbHoPC2S4cwFAM3Zc/s400/131.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;">Soon after that I was on youtube whenever I am not working or sleeping and got to know his group called SS501 who debuted in 2005 and is now gaining a lot of popularity in Asia. I was lucky to be part of their 1st Hongkong Fan Meeting with the help of a friend. Here goes what happened as cross-posted from soompi forums (<a href="http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=105&view=findpost&p=13835248">http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=105&view=findpost&p=13835248</a>).</span></em></strong></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0el0XV4-Kd6L-xmU4T_P3iV2-05Nirmfi3docwEUBjw71xF7wCwlyyfxq0_oVCSd7YjamBhNLUjLsdvL1U25bOSTxXhP0_zumV3RtlR3YfyQBoqkTqWn9hxwK0IBLyj3KuBPvGjKmcko/s1600-h/191.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354636948153596226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0el0XV4-Kd6L-xmU4T_P3iV2-05Nirmfi3docwEUBjw71xF7wCwlyyfxq0_oVCSd7YjamBhNLUjLsdvL1U25bOSTxXhP0_zumV3RtlR3YfyQBoqkTqWn9hxwK0IBLyj3KuBPvGjKmcko/s400/191.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix2GqymIPLbImUueAfF1BMOfIep6cXxtrytrtUzRjURqW68fUuGlnOsfk9otfvPqyx66YXqIchqLzzvDLMgBWXbHfpvAjFMwNpOnNB66oVKZFBVPkMbih2phpeAndPAftw1Vn5zzCzNU4/s1600-h/191.JPG"></a><div><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;"></span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;"></span></em></strong></div><div><span style="color:#993399;"><strong>Hello everyone!!I just came from the Hongkong Fan Meeting and here's my account of that glorious July 1 day.</strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#993399;"><strong></strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#993399;"><strong>The event was held at Hitec in Kowloon Bay. My friend and I went there on the evening of June 30th so that we know how to get there and not get lost on the day of the event! It was a very intimate venue and I was already telling myself that even if I sit at the last row, I would be happy because I can still see them clearly from 200 meters.</strong></span><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v90/GIGIDM/SS501%20Hongkong%20Fanmeet%202009/?action=view&current=075.jpg" target="_blank"></a></div><br /><div><span style="color:#993399;"><strong></strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#993399;"><strong>On the day of the event, there were tons of fans not only from Hongkong but saw from China, Canada, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and Australia. Showing the Philippine flag, my friends (6 of us) and I were subjected to photos from the press and one interview by Arirang Showbiz News. When we got to our seats, we cannot help but scream!!! My seat was 6 rows from the front!!!! And what's more the stage has a mini catwalk, the end of which is where we are. I told my seatmate that if anyone of the boys dare go to the catwalk I would die!!</strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#993399;"><strong></strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#993399;"><strong>The show started around 3:45 to no fault of the boys. Seems there were fans who did not have seats and some are complaining they cannot see the stay from way right or left. While the commotion is being settled, mvs of the boys were played and everyone sang along. The boys came out after the promo mv of the Asia Persona Tour.This is it!!! I only knew about the boys since February 2009 and after only 4 short months I was blessed to be able to see them up close. I love their outfits. Of course I suck at taking photos but I tried my best to concentrate but I always fail everytime. I was especially happy to see that HJL's hair is not curly that day!! Young Saeng and Baby were the same in person and in pics. Jung Min has a very thin face and looks healthier on screen. My revelation for the day is Kyu Jong. The boy is absolutely, definitely more gorgeous in person. Photos do not do him justice at all!!</strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#993399;"><strong></strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#993399;"><strong>Leader's nose is a bit red so he must have caught a cold but his eyes are to die for! He seems to be wearing colored contact lenses. I do not know cantonese and korean so I only relied on my friend who is learning korean and can understand some of what they were saying. One of my most favorite parts is the interview where the boys seemed to have ganged up on Jung Min. They all were asked to say something good and bad about each other and when it was Young Saeng's turn to talk about Jung Min - hahahaha!!! </strong></span><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v90/GIGIDM/SS501%20Hongkong%20Fanmeet%202009/?action=view&current=149.jpg" target="_blank"></a></div><br /><div><span style="color:#993399;"><strong></strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#993399;"><strong>The boys were soooooo playful that day. Jung Min and Baby were pretending to fight. Kyu Yong was pretending that the X board he was holding was a gun and was shooting Baby, etc. Then host asked the fans what we wanted Leader to do and I heard everyone saying dance sexy back but what the heck next thing we knew there was a guitar being brought to the stage. Kyu Jong acted as the mic stand and patiently waited while Leader took of his gloves. </strong></span><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v90/GIGIDM/SS501%20Hongkong%20Fanmeet%202009/?action=view&current=180.jpg" target="_blank"></a></div><br /><div><span style="color:#993399;"><strong></strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#993399;"><strong>For some reason the rest of the boys solo thing became aegyos. Kyu did a cute wassup, Baby did a cute Song Calling for You dance, Young Saeng did his now famous Gee dance and Jung Min did his cantonese proposal. Then they were handed roses. We thought they would be going down the aisle and give to girls but instead they did a raffle. I am so unlucky at these things. So each boy picked a number to take a polaroid shot with the roses. I almost fainted when they announced Section 2 - that's my section!, Seat 9 - god that's my seat number!, Row H - WTF!!! That's 2 rows behind me!!! Oh well. I was happy to see the boys hamming it up when polaroids were taken. All 5 ladies were lucky. One of them got the surprise of her life as many of you already know. Jung Min suddenly lifted her for the photo taking!!!</strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#993399;"><strong></strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#993399;"><strong>The singing and dancing was great. I am so happy that I got to hear them sing live most especially A Song Calling for You. After the last song, the boys left the stage for a moment and got everyone organized for the photo taking. 10 people up on stage at a time. Five seconds of opportunity. When the organizers sceream 1-2-3 Cheese and Snap, you do your thing with the boys...I mean pose. And posing could be having your arms around them like one fan did with Baby to which he gave a happy thumbs up. Or handing banners and stuff to the boys to hold for you. Or put your head near them and do the peace sign. The boys seem to be game.</strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#993399;"><strong></strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#993399;"><strong>When it was our turn to go, I was so nervous. I could not remember what I was going to say to whoever boy is in front of me. This was their places before the photo op. </strong></span><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v90/GIGIDM/SS501%20Hongkong%20Fanmeet%202009/?action=view&current=191.jpg" target="_blank"></a><span style="color:#993399;"><strong>When we got up the stage, I landed in between Kyu Jong and Young Saeng. I had eye contact with Kyu Jong and told him in English we are from the Philippines and before I knew it the blasted girl shouted the count and all I could do was hold on to Kyu's shoulder and bent a little. After that we were herded away but before we left Kyu turned around and said thank you and bye. Then I tapped each boy on the shoulder as we went down. They were all nice and waved goodbye most enthusiastically Jung Min who was last before you go down the stage.</strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#993399;"><strong></strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#993399;"><strong>Sorry for the long post but I had to get this done before I forget. I will be cross posting this post in my blog and will also try to upload the dismal clips that I took with my mobile phone. </strong></span></div><div><span style="color:#993399;"><strong></strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#993399;"><strong>I am forever hooked and is now starting to scrimp and save for any of the Asia stops. My appreciation goes to girls at Triple S Philippines board, the ladies of Fly with SS501 who adopted us (we even have sample Tony Moly stuff and giveaways!!!) and produced those awesome seats. Also a shout out to fellow members in soompi from Singapore who were a row behind us. It was great meeting you! </strong></span></div></div></div>GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816243617035309322.post-21190661722564248692009-06-19T01:43:00.002+08:002009-06-19T02:12:32.855+08:00Fangirl on a Road Trip!<strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">I basically spent the 111th Independence day of the Philippines sleeping.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">So on the last day of the past long weekend, I was excited to have something to do...fangirling! Except I don't have to fly out of the country (yet) to chase after a celebrity I like.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">So together with fellow fangirls, off we went on a road trip to a nearby province - Pampanga. We were intent on seeing local celebrity Gabby Concepcion who made a comeback last year to Philippine showbusiness.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">The event was held at SM Clark in Angeles, Pampanga and SM San Fernando in where else but San Fernando, Pampanga. There were so many other events in Manila that we could meet him but well fangirls are always not concerned about the place or the venue. Our concern is if we will get to meet and greet.</span></em></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ZwP91EE6UBgbATqsonVohyphenhyphenr2-c1ymcqRmm551Thozo88mm59V-am0Op34g7rv5-cJJ4B7XTdPVl-6dZ2akk_ag0SNCBpF6SI0bO3WwkkGbfFGxhqpYNjkloQ-H6T_YaNPQ8y1wmK4SA/s1600-h/4914_110265306672_669111672_2486152_1383261_n.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348726616280935026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ZwP91EE6UBgbATqsonVohyphenhyphenr2-c1ymcqRmm551Thozo88mm59V-am0Op34g7rv5-cJJ4B7XTdPVl-6dZ2akk_ag0SNCBpF6SI0bO3WwkkGbfFGxhqpYNjkloQ-H6T_YaNPQ8y1wmK4SA/s400/4914_110265306672_669111672_2486152_1383261_n.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">While waiting for Gabby to arrive at the venue, fangirls resorted to an age old pastime - camwhoring. Pose here and there. We wanted to indulge in another pastime - shopping but there wasn't much time. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Of course we got our autographs and individual photos at the events! But what was cherry on the ice cream sundae was that we were allowed to follow Gabby and his entourage to their private dinner venue so we can do more camwhoring. Isn't that the coolest? I wish there is an opportunity such as this with my boys in Taiwan, Japan and Korea... sigh...</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">So anyway, the food was great. Lunch was good too even if Aling Naty's carinderia was just a second choice to Aling Lucing who closes her famous road side eatery on Sundays! </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">The restaurant during dinner is called C's and though the menu was a bit pricey for the average Filipino, it never is for a fangirl. After our super delicious risotto and pasta dinner, dessert was of course Gabby.</span></em></strong><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoU6Y9WC8rqaHGI4JTJU4HT7cETUcrMT_UpQ_adr6W7jZH7GXDIX7lQ-HL_NXHQJbIwRgT9QtdWjadU2ooj4F0_scxDOZysdHfplKKEZYIoucBpyola9Kfn2TpA4G67jhfhCUoEP1_0rE/s1600-h/4833_106337038141_540528141_2762166_589538_n.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348726613998832674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoU6Y9WC8rqaHGI4JTJU4HT7cETUcrMT_UpQ_adr6W7jZH7GXDIX7lQ-HL_NXHQJbIwRgT9QtdWjadU2ooj4F0_scxDOZysdHfplKKEZYIoucBpyola9Kfn2TpA4G67jhfhCUoEP1_0rE/s400/4833_106337038141_540528141_2762166_589538_n.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">The company of fellow fangirls was great. The company of my playmate was great. A nice and accommodating artist (mabuhay ka Gab and thank you!) makes a really, really fun and fan day!!!</span></em></strong><br /><br /><div></div></div>GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816243617035309322.post-61065753820833910472009-06-11T23:50:00.004+08:002009-06-12T00:23:23.561+08:00Purple Hunting!<strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">I was in a management meeting last Monday when my friend Norman texted me and told me about the Purple Hunt promo of Yahoo Philippines (<a href="http://ph.yahoo.com/">http://ph.yahoo.com</a>). I was booked the whole day and was dying to see what the purple fuzz was all about.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Finally, I managed to register for the promo. Keeping in mind that I need to get to one of the malls soon. The opportunity came the next day. I had to attend a briefing on AH1N1 at the American Chamber of Commerce (<a href="http://www.amchamphilippines.com/">http://www.amchamphilippines.com/</a>). On the drive there, I was so happy that their office is right in front of Greenbelt Mall (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenbelt_(Ayala_Center">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenbelt_(Ayala_Center</a>). So right after the briefing, I took a quick detour and went to see the booth.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Of course you will not miss the booth as its purpleness was right smack in the lobby of Greenbelt 3. I asked how to join and they said if I had a printout of the registration (which I did..hehe) then I get to have a free purple donut and the rubics cube type key chain. Yes!!!</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">And then I was asked to play this game using this purple wall. I was supposed to find the drawing that I pick in 30 seconds and I get to win an item. The more I find, the nicer the prize.</span></em></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVfhUCtguyMxLL006YZJmTQfc1Zo1NCo93O0ado7iJefyMva0R0R6FCsf7LvQCKTTBEiS73eaxVFz5sP_wBT_T41JNduwuw4rTw_OD1i_fbm42bhavOXdVByUgRCPXM1echGuIRur3QqY/s1600-h/IMG00025-20090609-1535.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346100235081468546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVfhUCtguyMxLL006YZJmTQfc1Zo1NCo93O0ado7iJefyMva0R0R6FCsf7LvQCKTTBEiS73eaxVFz5sP_wBT_T41JNduwuw4rTw_OD1i_fbm42bhavOXdVByUgRCPXM1echGuIRur3QqY/s320/IMG00025-20090609-1535.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">My eyes were not as fast as it used to be... so I only won a cute purple post-it pad. The highlight of this promo is a raffle of a car with purple graffiti! I want, I want!!! I wish, I wish...</span></em></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheiDhkxOe6yoNR2YCIBfk5EvrKfcH54egh5_0jMB_FMx4rk79766W2qwjJocgWq6hnmW38ZpAsWB-eIEjuNp_SGWwcchFD3MysmdEGBaNTt2HiNFWv3wqcDEoAztD0v3LgPQY0p68cEfc/s1600-h/IMG00026-20090609-1540.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346100230997030578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheiDhkxOe6yoNR2YCIBfk5EvrKfcH54egh5_0jMB_FMx4rk79766W2qwjJocgWq6hnmW38ZpAsWB-eIEjuNp_SGWwcchFD3MysmdEGBaNTt2HiNFWv3wqcDEoAztD0v3LgPQY0p68cEfc/s320/IMG00026-20090609-1540.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">This little Honda Jazz (<a href="http://www.hondaphil.com/">http://www.hondaphil.com/</a>) is such a cutie that I had to take front and side shots. Can you imagine me speeding around Manila in this car? LOL! And then if you get assistance on how to use yahoo mobile on your blackberry, you get another giveaway, this time a purple lanyard! Woohoo! </span></em></strong><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6p_Vu20TvhFEeS6sryBYgIXVTq2FTxedjUNTmg5iGE37YTyee8YcqEMExkF1B0w8OHwbFr0fPdMeehTDZag6GWswEZOBReWn5nEOHcxl621Dt281LX-zm9aY1omZui2wMH7oKXHPqscU/s1600-h/IMG00027-20090609-1540.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346100226611909842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6p_Vu20TvhFEeS6sryBYgIXVTq2FTxedjUNTmg5iGE37YTyee8YcqEMExkF1B0w8OHwbFr0fPdMeehTDZag6GWswEZOBReWn5nEOHcxl621Dt281LX-zm9aY1omZui2wMH7oKXHPqscU/s320/IMG00027-20090609-1540.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">I had so much fun in just a few short minutes. As soon as I got back to the office, I took a pic of my loot and munched my purple Krispy Kreme (<a href="http://www.krispykreme.com.ph/">http://www.krispykreme.com.ph/</a>) doughnut with a huge grin on my face.</span></em></strong><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCmeOXzMzYcWModYQpLnO9NfcezjHYhA4FcghaTtG_scflEgyw-ezef5s_lZrctkTI2IKehxs-YueZ8azHHJhwEAJF8aM5Ufbti_VryLm8ODdH6bTiXsmWu3RuK3aRbtYn1nwPMkFpUCo/s1600-h/IMG00031-20090609-1621.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346100222379167474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCmeOXzMzYcWModYQpLnO9NfcezjHYhA4FcghaTtG_scflEgyw-ezef5s_lZrctkTI2IKehxs-YueZ8azHHJhwEAJF8aM5Ufbti_VryLm8ODdH6bTiXsmWu3RuK3aRbtYn1nwPMkFpUCo/s320/IMG00031-20090609-1621.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">YAHOO!!!</span></em></strong></div><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong></div><div> </div><div><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;">Visit the Purple Hunt booths of Yahoo! Philippines until June 18th. Check out schedules at the website.</span></em></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div></div>GIGIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205696779557303985noreply@blogger.com3