It was during my OJT that I decided to leaf through some pages again since the work was pretty boring, especially during mornings. So the first book I read that time was The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown. As usual, Mr. Brown never fails to leave my mouth hanging in awe. A two-thumbs up yet again.

That’s how I got myself wanting more, and more. I even got the chance to read Looking for Alaska by John Green. Finally. After many months of looking for a copy. Then, I found out it was banned. I mean, come on, you people. Banning this book is so ridiculous that I want to make an appeal. It had powerful writing. Fascinating in its ways. This isn’t “pornographic” and not intended to shock readers, but simply to explore teen sexuality. I even think that Julie Garwood’s books contain more sensitive scenes than this one. Looking for Alaska was a remarkably intelligent book and managed to rise above the condescension that teen novels usually have. I can’t help but appreciate the depth that this novel had shown. It’s apparently one of my favorites. I love how it explores life and death.

Finally, my most recent read. The Hunger Games trilogy, only that the third and last installment is yet to be released this August. The first two books are awesome. Fascinating. Remarkable. Hands down to Suzanne Collins’ originality and creativity. I’m not sure if there’s a similar story with this trilogy, but I doubt it since I had never encountered one. And I tell you, bookworms, you’ll regret not giving these books a chance. It’s too riveting, if not amazing, to put down.

I seriously can’t wait for August 24. I’m dying to know the aftermath of their defiance to the Capitol. Katniss. Gale. Peeta. Haymitch. Finnick. Et cetera. And, yes, I was so thrilled when I searched The Hunger Games on imdb.com

Anyway, how are you doing guys? I’ve been meaning to update last weekend but there were just some things I needed to do first.
If you are my Facebook friend, you may have noticed my profile picture But in case you did not….

with Ryan A.

(original photo here :p ) It was actually taken last April 11, 2010 Ryan is so cute, I know.

The four-time drift champion, Alex Perez, was also present. He did some cool stunts that left my jaw hanging. He really is good. Gio Rodriguez, the youngest drifting champion, also did amazing (added to the fact that he’s cute :p ) LOL!!! I just hope that we were included in those lucky spectators to ride (in the passenger’s seat). I mean, it was one big of an event and I don’t know when I will be able to witness another scene like that. I think I missed my chance. And I got frustrated that it was somehow close to anger, but decided not to dwell in that sentiment since there’s no point.

Pia Boren, the Philippine’s first female drifter (super cool, right?), and Isabel Oli were also there. Ryan Agoncillo showed off some of his drifting skills. He said that if he were to rate himself, he’s just a beginner. He also admitted that Judy Ann, his wife, learned faster than he did and she’s better than him. How pretty is that!

Well, I was really happy I went to the event. It was my first time to actually see someone do the drifting thing. What a sport! It’s exciting. I hope I get to see more.

(The event was live via PLDT Watchpad.)

Thanks to Clarence & Doyzkie for the photos.

I know I’ve been “missing in action” for a couple of weeks. First, there was school. Then, there was our educational and “non-educational” tour (the latter includes our appearance at SHOWTIME & the wild rides at Enchanted Kingdom. I’m gonna post the details of that soon enough.) And now, there’s my OJT! Yeah, I have work Monday to Friday, and over 9 hours per day. Exhausting, huh!  But it’s not the work that tires me, but the idle moments in between. Now I realized that not having to do something makes people go mad that they start to throw things… Ha ha ha, kidding there.

So, after a week of work, I think it’s best to have fun and relax. Well, my “summer” kind of fun usually includes the beach stuff, but unfortunately I still can’t because the “beach stuff” also includes money situations, and that is disheartening because I am currently wandering in the labyrinth of financial crisis. It’s hard to escape, yes. So, for the meantime, I’m just gonna settle for a movie at home or maybe just a book. It’s still a pretty consolation, you know. I love ‘em both. And I heard that Alvin and the Chipmunks: the Sqeakquel is already available on DVD. You can buy it now. :))

You can also visit this foxfamilyflick for More Munk Mayhem.

So, what do you think?… Well, I can sense a family bonding here. It’s a family friendly film so everyone can watch

Don’t you just love those cute chippy-chippy-munks?

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In two years, blogging in Cebu has ripened from just being a mere online diary to something that takes an active role in civic and social awareness.
One of the factors that contributed to this positive development in the blogging scene in Cebu is the creation of a local blogging community.

The Cebu Bloggers Society was founded on February 14, 2008, with the main goal of uniting Cebu-based bloggers into a well-bonded community. And indeed, after its creation, individuals with diverse backgrounds but with a common interest, which is to promote Cebu and advocate blogging as a key tool for progress, converged together to establish Cebu’s first and largest blogging community.

The Cebu Bloggers Society has really grown and evolved quite significantly. From its humble beginnings, the group presently has at least 80 members and the number is still bound to increase further.

And now, the group is already anticipating its 2nd founding anniversary! Dubbed as “CBS @ 2: The Cebu Bloggers Society 2nd Anniversary Celebration”, the event is envisioned to further strengthen the bond of friendship and camaraderie within the blogging community.

The anniversary celebration will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2010, 5-9PM, at the Celebration Hall of SM Storyland, Lower Ground Floor, SM City Cebu.

Also, this event wouldn’t be possible without the help of our sponsors. Thank you so much

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See you, guys!

For the meantime, I would like to ask for your help with this:

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I just arrived here in Maasin City, Southern Leyte this morning, at around 2am. It was, by far, the most fun-filled Christmas vacation ever. Woohoo! General Santos, I would surely come back to you

Oh well! I still can’t write everything here since I have limited Internet. But let me just share a Viddler video, the last one I watched with Kuya Jaypee, before leaving GenSan. Really funny and amazing. this video is pretty long. You probably have seen this already, but I know there are other people out there who haven’t

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