Summer Art Workshop for Kids and Kids at Heart
Posted by mhel in about marikina, general, self-help, training on February 8th, 2010
Every year, I get questions from parents about summer workshops their children may enroll in during vacation. Here it is, the 2010 Summer Art Workshop for Kids and Kids at Heart.
The workshop is very timely as February is declared as Arts Month. The city government, led by Marikina Cultural Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotions Office (MCTTIPO), prepared a lot of exciting activities for the promotion of arts and culture in Marikina this February.
The courses offered for the summer art workshop are the following:
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The Heat is ON!
The scorching heat of the morning and afternoon sun makes me think of nothing less but glorious and fun summer vacations!
Summer started early this year. In fact, I don’t understand the weather at all. Maybe the effect of global warming, of climate change. During early morning, it is very cold but a little later than that, you’d feel like you’re inside a giant oven. It’s crazy when the sun ray strike you uncovered, you’d feel as if you were hit by a hot laser.
In hot days like these, there are two only things one may think of: cold treats like ice cream, halo-halo, banana con yelo (banana with ice); and summer outings! The cold treats may easily be acquired and inexpensive but the summer vacation may be expensive depending on your desired destination.
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Facebook is the Most Popular Social Networking Site for Pinoys
Posted by mhel in general, technology on February 5th, 2010
It’s only some years back that the number one social networking site in the US gained popularity in the Philippines toppling the then Pinoy’s favorite Friendster.
Facebook is now on its sixth year and with over 350 million users worldwide, 8 million of them are Filipinos. It is no doubt that Filipinos love Facebook’s interactive functionality of sharing thoughts, videos, photos, and everything else you can think of in a split of time.
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Update on the “House Project”
One of our readers just gave my dream of owning a house and a lot a name and I’m thankful to him for doing so. Ricky of Rickyshow.com called it my “house project.”
It’s exciting to just think about this project of mine. Owning a house and lot is a crispy dream, something I never thought I’d be able to do in my lifetime. I guess you can say I’m not such a big dreamer. I think I am not which is an effect of growing up poor, I don’t think I am and will be capable of raising such big amount of money. I’m not sure what happened to me but suddenly, I am dreaming big. I wanted my own house and lot and I am hoping I’d be able to accomplish some things towards the realization of this dream this year.
Since this is a dream I broadcasted during my birthday here are this site, I’d be sharing details every now and then the updates on the house project. Last weekend, I attended a seminar for availment of a housing loan. This week, I went over and over the our (my husband and I) choices as to what house and lot to take. To show how determined and serious we are about this project, my husband and I joined a tripping to a potential residential development site somewhere in Rizal. The trip was far but enjoyable. We actually liked the site, it was an overlooking and the community seemed peaceful. It’s a good weekend place, one that we would really enjoy spending time in during off-working days.
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Must-Read Laments of a Globe Telecom Philippines Loyal Patron
I This is a cross-post from other blog http://breahtechnology.com. This is a must-read. I
Globe Telecom just pisses me. I tried not writing about them in the past months but Globe tested my patience months ago and drove me off the wall.
First offense. My globe bundle (internet and landline) was cut after Ondoy. That’s reasonable but what happened after wasn’t. I called Globe Customer Service for like million times for reconnection of my line and they keep on telling me they’re still doing repairs. It was hard to call customer service at that time and it took so much of my time to call them up and get connected. Anyway, when they were already able to repair the line, the repair people told us they won’t be able to do it because there were mud below the electric post where the globe wires were adn just call them up when the mud are gone. I was pissed, totally irritated but kept my cool.
Second Offense. After a week of putting my line back (finally), I received a bill stating I have to pay some P2,500+++! What?! I called customer service a lot of times and talked to different ones all the while lamenting what they’re putting me up with. Each one promised to do something about the problem. No one called me back after the promises.
Third Offense. A week after, I got another billing stating I now have to pay more than 3,500+++! What again??!!! My insanity is breaking down from stress. I called up customer service again and was promised more and… No one called me back.
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A Valentine’s Gift Suggestion for Men
Posted by mhel in general, relationship on February 4th, 2010
Feeling love in the air already? It’s two weeks more before the big day for lovers and those in-love.
No matter how commercialized valentines day is all over the world, and most especially here in the Philippines, no one can detest the fact that lovers and those wishing for love put high regard on this sweet and romantic day.
Would you agree with me that it’s hard to buy men gifts than women? Well, that truth goes to me and baffles me every time I have to buy my lovey-dovey a gift. If you are in this position today and wondering what valentine’s gift to give for for your man this February 14 and you have the budget to make him happy, I may have just the perfect suggestion for you!
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Wordless Wednesday: A Quiet Reminisce
I never dreamt of owning a yacht until I saw this photo by my talented friend Engr. Ebet Malonzo. Taken at the Manila Yacht Club.
Growing Old in Style
Have you ever thought of growing old and how it would be for you?
For some time now, my thoughts were occupied by this and honestly, I do not like it. I don’t want to grow old. Period.
When I was younger, I’ve always told my friends (never my family because I may scare them) that I do not want to live past thirty. I felt at that time that the life of a grown up wasn’t fun plus I don’t want an aging body and face. Yes, I was shallow and thankfully, I’ve matured and overgrown that thought because I am now thirty-three and still very much alive.
ShareGovernment Renal Care Dialysis Center Opens in Marikina
Posted by mhel in about marikina, general, health and fitness on February 2nd, 2010
Another reason for celebration this February for Marikenyos, the newest health care facility in the City of Marikina is now open to the public!
Having the Marikina Renal Care Dialysis Center is another milestone in health care services for a local government like Marikina. Now, those who cannot afford expensive dialysis treatment for renal failure problems have a low-cost option.
The Renal Dialysis Center is located at the fourth floor of the Marikina Healthy City Center along Shoe Avenue at barangay Sto. Nino. It is open from Monday to Friday, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
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Hair Loss Solution Anyone?
This year, I am trying to grow my hair long again just to try a new look. The problem is whenever my hair length reaches my shoulder, my hair loss problem is aggravated. As in suddenly, hair falls everywhere which really freak me out.
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