Berry mcflurry!

Another blog entry that doesn't relate with events. Fine, I guess this wouldn't be called an events blog anymore (grin.)

Blackberry much? It still has plastic on its screen, I don't want it to get smudgy. Just wanted to share this picture coz AGAIN, I have nothing to do here in cbtl. I'm naming my blackberry BERRY MCFLURRY, just call her BERRY =], isn't it awesome that it rhymes with MACKY? BWAHAHAHA

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Seriously, this blog is supposed to be about events, but I just can't avoid changing routes. So, I've been roaming around Cebu city lately to find some interesting spots, places I can either study or chill for a while. I've read some blogs about coffee shops, resto bars and etc. already and I just can't find the perfect place to go to. So I tried cbtl or The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in IT park, Ayala Terraces, and SM Northwing and I just love the environment inside this cozy coffee shop.

I know this sounds stupid but I just googled these pics. I still don't have an slr, and it sucks coz I guess my mom will buy it for my sister since I already have a macbook (the bad part of having a sibling.) I already have an adobe photoshop on macky and I'm a blogger, yet my ate gets the lucky freakin CAMERA, BOOOO!

Well enough about my misfortunes, cbtl... To be compared with Starbucks and Bo's coffee, I prefer this one. Bo's doesn't have outlets for you to charge your lappys, Starbuck's wifi isn't free and it's a lil bit loud there. I haven't tried Seattle's best though, but I heard it's a place for bloggers. The bad part about it is that you only get 2 hours of free wife, and a lil bit pricey too, Imma try it next week though.

The first cbtl branch I went to was in IT park a few weeks ago when we had a meeting for iLearners. I purchased their swirl rewards card to earn points. For every 100 php purchase of any cbtl drinks, you get 5 points. 5 points equate to 5 php, so the more points you have, the bigger the chances for you to win a house & lot. KIDDING, but you can use this to buy drinks and etc.

Oh wait, my bad, the first cbtl branch I went to was in Robinsons cybergate, but I just went with my friend Dame last year when she wanted me to tutor her in math. I've tried their pure vanilla, Pure double chocolate, hot vanilla, and hot double chocolate. I don't drink coffees, so I only settle for Ice blended, fraps, and hot chocolates. Espresso is definitely a NO NO for me. I'm so dizzy right now, I'm just making this blog because I have nothing to do here in cbtl. Imma update another blog about Seattle's best next week.

A week of sacrifices and stomach aches

Holy Week 2011 is probably the best vacay I had in 15 years, well it's because of macky and smarty who were with me the whole week, (Incase you didn't know, I named my macbook macky and my smart bro smarty LMAO.) As usual, I spent my holy week in Bohol because of family obligations and traditions. My first blog entry was about holy week 2010, (happy anniversary bloggy HAHA), the only difference is that my sister, nephew and nanny were with us already. So lemme post some pics here for you to enjoy! ^_^

DAY 1 (Lunesanto)

Lite shipping's management sucks (I hope I won't get sued for this), we arrived at pier 1 at 7:15 am and they told us the ship broke down so they had to make some adjustments and asked us to go to Oano Wharf in Mandaue. We were pissed because we only had 30 minutes left to spare. Good thing we arrived there on time, to make it worse, the ship they sent us to didn't even have tourist decks. (ARTE much? =])

The pic above is an example of me being an advocate of cleanliness (ironically.) I started doing this last 3 years ago after watching "message in a bottle." I had to write something, especially what happened a fortnight ago. I do hope someone reads the letter, I even wrote down my own number incase someone does.

We stayed at my Aunt Marie's crib. There were no net connections that day because I was nowhere near civilization.

Day 2 (I can't remember the exact term in Bisaya for Tuesday)

We had grocery shopping at Island City Mall because we ought to stay at my Great grandma's house.

He's such a cutie right? That's my nephew Nathan Joe Tyrel, I love him so much, that's why I gave my fave cap to him (the one he's wearing on the pic.)

That's my Great Grandma's house. It's one of the oldest houses in Panglao, or even the entire Bohol province. Everything inside that huge house is already 80 years old.

Day 3 (Myerkulesanto)

The food there was OH SO YUMMY. Home made cook is the best, we had sikwate, puto,bud bud for breakfast. Imma post all the images my ate took of the food we had there.

That's Sta. Cleofe. She was given by the Spaniards who colonized the country to my great great great and to the nth time grandma decades ago. I'm the next one who'll carry on the tradition (I think), she's probably even worth a hundred gran because she's already antique. My grandma told my mom to take care of this saint because it's her price possession. Well, not exactly my mom, but to her siblings as well, but they all went to the states already and my mom was left here in the Philippines to continue the tradition. My cousins definitely don't have the time to visit the Philippines, so it's ME and probably my sister(if she'll pass the board exams, and will go to the states as well, then I'm all alone) who'll continue this.

And that's me helping Nanay and Ate Bing. (I never knew I could be so helpful HAHA)

That's me again, helping in the town's procession.

St. Veronica

St. Magdalene

St. Salume

St. John

Jesus

Jesus

Mother Mary

Jesus

St. Peter

I had eczema during that day, it was UBER itchy. It just ruined my mood for 2 straight days.

Dat 4 (Huwebessanto)

Nothing special that day, we went to ICM again to buy some stuff. My mom bought me a no fear sling bag, dad bought me a bag for macky also. We were supposed to go to church, but my dad didn't want to. I'm so sleepy already here at Coffee Bean, I need to finish this coz I still have 4 chapters to study for tomorrow's exam =\.

Day 5 (Byernesanto)

People in Bohol are so religious. There were about 7-8 thousand devotees in St. Agustine Parish Church.

The procession during Byernesanto was like a death march. Lucky me I survived a 2.5 kilometer procession. I had asthma right after it.

Day 6 (Sabado de Gloria)

Of course, a vacation wouldn't be fun if you won't spend it in a resort or somewhere relaxing. We went to my Aunt Auring's crib, my favorite part of the week because of the POOL.

Aunt's crib is a paradise. The land area there is over 2,300 + sq. meters. If you wanna check out the entire house, go to my fb page.

We had lunch there and food was all over the place. Right after, we went back to Panglao to watch 'sugat'.

The sugat there is very interesting also. I've heard rumors that the best place to watch for a SUGAT is in Minglanilia, I'm pretty sure they haven't seen Panglao's SUGAT yet. I was hit by a motorcycle during that night because the driver was drunk. I almost died, good thing I quickly moved away otherwise I might've lost my left knee. I still want to post the food pics my ate took but I'm seriously sleepy already. ~_~

Death is Inevitable...

Rest in peace AJ Perez

Teen actor, dancer, model, product endorser Antonello Joseph Sarte Perez also known as AJ Perez died in a recent vehicular accident in Paniqui, Tarlac. His untimely demise shocked many Filipinos who idolized this promising actor. Knowing how tragic his death turned out gives me chills down my spine. It was just last 2 weeks ago that I was able to watch him in showtime as a judge in their summer special edition. "SAYANG", the word people utter after knowing the bad news, but I know things happen for a reason. His fate may have been cataclysmic, but he will always be remembered.

A lesson learned - make the most out of your life, for death awaits us all.

How do you kill boredom?

Easy! , watch movies (big grin).

Just last week, i downloaded vuze app for my macbook and oh boy, I became so obsessed with movies lately. Well, it's also a remedy for me to forget someone, (don't ask). I was able to download 16 movies already, and I've only seen a couple. Lemme rank my top 5 as of this week, lewls.

1.) Morning Glory

Starring: Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford and Diane Keaton

Directed by: Roger Michell

What can you say more about this movie? It's THEE Rachel McAdams!, she's such a great actress, and she's by far the most versatile one, (oh wait, lemme think about that). This would be my most favorite movie of the 16 ones I've downloaded. It's about this girl named Becky Fuller(producer) who worked in daybreak and was challenged to improve the show's ratings. I'll let you be the judge but I can guarantee you, this is a great movie.

2.) Blue Valentine

Starring: Ryan Grosling and Michelle Williams

Directed by: Derek Cianfrance

From the title itself, you could already picture out the plot of this movie. For all you hopeless romantic's out there, watch this one. This movie clearly defines what true love is, (IMO). And I just noticed, Ryan Grosling is so good when it comes to romance movies, (the notebook with Rachel McAdams). It's a bit boring at first, but I swear, the last part would give you goosebumps, or probably even tears.

3.) No Strings Attached

Starring: Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher

Directed by: Ivan Reitman

Well, I guess I'm wrong, it would be Natalie who's versatile. I mean, come on, academy award winner and Oscars, say whaaatt??? I just love watching comedy/romance films. FUBU, fu**ing friend, sex bud, that's what this movie is all about.

4.) Vanishing on 7th street

Starring: Hayden Christensen

Directed by: Brad Anderson

I haven't seen this one yet but Hayden Christensen is the lead star here so I guess it's a good one. Hayden's my idol since I was still in grade 4(LMAO) when he starred in Star Wars II Attack of the Clones.

5.) The King's Speech

Starring: Collin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter

Directed by: Tom Hooper

I haven't seen this one also. I just heard good reviews from a lot of my friends. Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix from Harry Potter) is also a part of this so I think it's worth watching. Imma watch this in Bohol next week.

If you want to look for good movies, just go to www.overget.com. Enjoy torrentING =]

American Idol Season 10 top 9 shocking Results show

The reason why I watch AI season 10 is because of Pia Toscano and James Durbin. Top 9 results show blew the minds off of Americans who were rooting for Pia Toscano after being booted off the competition.

Pia has been consistently delivering great performances. I was not able to watch the performance show last night but I heard she did great. It's not only that, the bottom 3 is a shocker as well. Stefano Longone and Jacob Black were also in the bottom 3.

The judges save per season was wasted because of KC. Pia is so much better than KC, but I'm not saying KC sucks, he just can't top Pia when it comes to voice range. J-Lo was speechles and I'm pretty sure she was regretting why she chose to save KC. To make it worse, Constantine from the past season performed "unchained melody" by the righteous brothers, and ruined the entire song by changing it completely (trying hard to make his own rendition.)

I have no idea if this was scripted or not, or the producers just wanted Pia to get a record immediately, but one way or the other, no one is safe in AI. Here's a video of the shocking elimination and my favorite performance of Pia - don't let the sun go down on me by Elton John.

BRUNO MARS invades CEBU

Peter Gene Hernandez, A.K.A. Bruno Mars invaded Cebu last April 7,2011 at the Pacific Grand Ballroom of Waterfront Hotel Cebu of his doo-wops and Hooligans tour.

It was actually my first and real concert, and oh boy, IT WAS A BLAST. Me and my friend Rapski were seated on the balcony seats. The concert started with Michael Copon performing 3 numbers and it was so funny because we thought it was Bruno Mars.

I was not able to take a lot of pictures, DSLRS were not even allowed inside. He sang "Billionaire", "Count on me", "Nothing on you", "Grenade", "marry you", and most definitely "Just the way you are" and etc. I was so disappointed because I was waiting for him to sing "Runaway" but unfortunately he didn't. Right after the concert, we went to Ilaputi to have dinner. The night ended with me and Rapski having stomach aches. DON'T ASK (lewls)