Mc Donalds Collectible Glasses

I've always been collecting glasses from Mc. Donalds which I am going to add Php 25 for every value meal. I've collected all colors in more than 2 or 3 sets so that I would still have another glasses in case this would be broken.

Magnum USB

The 7 eleven has a promo of Magnum saying "get this exclusive gift when you buy 12 Magnum bars" That is why I have no second thoughts of buying their products just to get the USB. I just asked helped from my boyfriend that he must also buy and eat Magnum ice cream for me to complete the 12. Since it is not for the single receipt then the only thing you can do is just collect all those receipt that you were able to buy Magnum Bars as long as it reaches the quantity of 12. When we already completed the receipt and we are about to claim it at nearest branch of 7 eleven where I worked then unfortunately there were no USB that left to claim then suddenly my boyfriend even told me that the receipt must be single receipt though he was told that the 7 eleven staff were informed too late so they still need to defend it. I told my boyfriend if he can claim it to other branches. The next day he is trying to surprise me though obviously I've noticed right away that he is about to make tricks but because he smiled I already caught him in the act that he already claimed the USB. Finally I have it already and I can use it like a little Magnum ice cream.  

Step Up Revolution

How are you going to protest or make a rally? Are you the one who always want to be involve in a rally that at times it can lead to violence. Have you ever join any rally or protest that in the end it has positive or good result because you convince people that you are against of their plans? 







I saw the trailer of this movie everytime I am watching other movies inside the cinema. I find it interesting because of the dance moves that at least I could relate since I am fan of hip hop dancing. I was able to watched this movie last week before attending the mass. When it comes to visuals, production, props and dance moves it was very impressive to have unique idea on how they are going to rally against the wealthy businessman who attempted to destroy the MOB's neighborhood just to build the hotel on their community that they are living. I was totally amazed that instead of making the usual protest that oftentimes it can lead to violence, they became innovative by dancing unique moves without anyone noticed who they really are. Even the businessman itself wasn't able to notice that his daughter was involved on that kind of protest. I also appreciate the background music and the creative idea of dance moves. The story is just the usual but then it was the visual that makes the whole movie very attractive. After all I enjoy and appreciate this movie that can also inspire everybody to dance. 

Experience of watching BOURNE LEGACY

About the Film 

          It was my first time to watch the Bourne Legacy and honestly I don't really know yet about this movie that there is even sequel about this movie. Not until of course we were updated that they are going to shoot here in Manila that is why I bothered to watch just to see how does our hometown look like on a hollywood film. We were able to watch the Premiere night at Mall of Asia because our parish offers a ticket that could be also fund raising at the same time so it cost Php 500 each. When the film had started, as usual I don't understand much and I find it difficult to comprehend the main point of the story though the thing that I got was about looking for the virus. When people hear the Manila Philippines, instead of clapping they just laughed on it. Now speaking of scenarios in Manila part I was able to identify which was the thing that I've witnessed during their shoot and realized that the places will be compiled and project as one place. I can determine which part of Jeremy and Rachel that it wasn't them but their double or stunt. I was totally amazed of how they have done in Pasay Rotonda because of the chasing scene that also involves the billboard. In fairness the Chowking was projected in long seconds, which is no doubts of it since I've also seen on how that place prepared food for the production staff. I was also amazed of the chasing scene in many parts of Manila.

The issue of Manila as stinky and ugly 

       Boy Abunda called Tony Gilroy as "walanghiya" due to the fact that he find it offensive on how the director described the Manila at stinky and ugly during the interview on BBC news. Although it was clarified that it was not an interview from BBC news but it was from the interview with Charlie Rose on Bloomberg TV's "Tonight". This was Tony Gilroy's exact statement from the interview 

“We didn' t want to go to Europe. Bourne had gone to Europe. We thought about Latin America, Southeast Asia, [but] there are [already] several films that were planning on going to Latin America. We went to Jakarta [Indonesia], we went to Ho Chi Min City [Vietnam], and we went to Manila and it felt so Bourne-ish. It's just so colorful and ugly and gritty and raw and stinky and crowded,"

      I believe this is not to criticized or complain about the negative side of Manila. Tony Gilroy is talking about the perfect venue for them to shoot which happens to be Manila as their choice. As he said it felt so Bourne-ish.  As many people also complained that the film only shown the ugly parts of Manila then I can't see the point because in the first place the film is not about showcasing the tourism in our hometown but this is just a film that is totally planned from their storyboard. Be thankful that they have chosen our place or country for the hollywood film. If you have watched the film and understand the story then would you expect Aaron and Marta to have accommodation in any 5 stars here in Manila? Then having their chasing scene at Luneta Park, Mall of Asia, Global City and Intramuros or even outside Malacañang? 

My Personal Involvement in Olympics

      Honestly before especially when I was a kid, I don’t really care about this Olympics because I am not into sports not until I learned swimming lesson it makes me decide to watch Olympics especially the swimming competition. The opening and closing ceremony of Beijing 2008 Olympics was very impressive that is why I have no second thoughts that I want to watch it live and tune in on swimming competition. That was the only time I knew Michael Phelps especially for having 8 gold medals or always winning as a champion in swimming. I was impressed and inspired of him since I can relate to him a bit, that is why I have no second thoughts to avail his book that is “No Limits, The Will To Succeed” using my overtime paid money. I have decided that on next Olympics I will be active in tuning in and watch the next competition rooting for Phelps. 

      Now in London Olympics 2012 I became more active that I am even catch the update regarding the exact time of the event that will be held. Expecting much that the London Olympics would be like in Beijing Olympics but then it was still comparable to admit the fact that the Beijing 2008 Olympics ceremony was far better. As I am rooting for Michael Phelps and other swimmers, I was diligent enough to wake up early in the morning just to witness the competition. After watching the competition I will sleep a little while then wake up to go in the office. Honestly it makes me dizzy and always sleepy because I really lacked sleep everyday just because of my choice to watch the swimming competition. The other side that I don’t like about is that the other schedule of the swimming competition is the time that I am going home so usually I am on the way while the competition is going on. When the London Olympics had closed then I really felt sad as I am going to miss the event and wait again for next 4 years to witness this competition.

the fabulous Opening Ceremony of London Olympics 2012

           Since I've already knew that the opening ceremony of London Olympics 2012 will be 9:00 PM in London time it was started around 4:00 am here in the Philippines. Since I thought that is going to be 3:00 am then I've set my alarm around 2:30 am in order for me to tune in and wait for the opening ceremony since I really want to watch it live. So I tuned in it on CNN and BBC expecting that they are going to portray that live. 3:00 am there was still no updates or view so I slept for a while then my boyfriend called me checking if I am watching it already he told me that it will start at 4:00 am. So it is already 4:00 am and I am wondering how come the view of CNN and BBC news wasn't still inside the opening ceremony but then after an hour they just keep on updating what is going on inside the stadium. I mean arrggghhh!!!! That is already time I realize that they are not viewing the Olympics live but just an update. So good thing I've decided to change into other channels until it was Korean, our local and even National Delhi. I wasn't able to recognize that it was the live already because I just saw Mr. Bean or Rowan Atkinson performing thinking that it is just a program of his own. Only to realize that is already the live that I am looking for so I was totally disappointed that I missed 1 hour and more than 30 minutes of the scenarios. 

           When I am watching it I was expecting something more that it could be the same level as China but then as what I've seen it was like I am watching the preview of the movies before just like what you can see on Oscar Academy Awards during their event. It makes me think that there are some scenes that are not quite relevant to the Olympics. What I don't like as well is that they are still featuring the old versions of the movies though I have my second thought that they want to feature those films that came from that country. I was able to finish it though I was still looking forward for the replay. Good thing when I was already in the office I was able to watch the replay of the opening ceremony around 12 noon here in our country. Unfortunately I didn't know that the Solar Sports won't feature completely as there are some scenes that are already cut. So again I am looking forward not until they replayed it on AKTV. I saw everything though not 100% complete because I wasn't aware that it started again. That is the time that I already understand everything that it was about the evolution of what their country originated although again I am not that so totally attracted 100% with what I've seen. But in over all criteria I still appreciate their presentation but not the same level of my appreciation in opening and closing ceremony of Beijing Olympics 2008. 

           There are some scenes that are obviously animated and edited but not that so big deal because I know how hard it is to make it smooth if you are rushing. I also appreciate the background music while the participants, representative or the game from different countries were already marching. Lastly I am still overwhelmed on how they present the fireworks as I really love watching it. 

         It makes me laughed when the Queen is not paying attention to the marching of her own country which was 12 seconds. Though not a big deal it was caught in the act by the camera then issued as fingering nails while the Great Britain is marching. 

           I was totally glad that I was able to see our country marching then our flag bearer had her tears of joy. Though my comment there is it was just seconds that I wasn't able to know who were the dignitaries like if that is ambassador, politician or anyone who stood up while our country is marching.

I am still PROUD of our Pinoy Olympians

         As we are hoping and aiming our athletes for gold, unfortunately it didn’t happen even single medal for bronze nor silver. But then I am still so proud of our athletes especially for a fact that being Olympian is not very easy, it is like taking up the UPCAT, studying in high end universities in the Philippines or even the well known schools around the world such as Harvard or Oxford. The fact that you reach to be qualified in Olympics it is like a scholarship that you already attained your greatest achievement in life. Not all people can have this kind of opportunity, which is why I hate it when I’ve heard that our country is a shame just because our athletes didn’t have any medals. Imagine this way, it is like you were embarrassed to your child who graduated in school or university, regardless if high end or low profile, or well known and not so popular, just because your child was not Valedictorian or didn’t received any kind of awards from school. Whereas a lot of people out there can't have the opportunity to study even if they have potentials at all. How would you feel if you worked hard to attain your goal then people won't appreciate your effort just because you weren't able to accomplish their expectations? 

          I am still optimistic with this kind of matter and it just came to my mind that it is not yet time for the Philippines. Just keep in mind that our athletes had worked hard just to reach their goal as what we are also doing with our chosen field. All we must do is to hope and pray for the improvement of their training, respect and think positive about them to encourage and motivate them more rather than putting them down and blame for what they have done. Remember this is very competitive activity that you must expect other people from another country can be extremely expert with the different sports that they had chosen. Take it consideration as well that something that can be really proud of with our Filipino athletes is that they still competed with pride and dignity without attempting to cheat, put themselves into big embarrassment and most especially without being accused of doping just to achieve their goal. Also remember that being an athlete especially Olympian is not always about having gold medals, it also teaches us the sportsmanship on how are we going to accept defeat in matured manner.

GoodBye to London Olympics 2012: Closing Ceremony

Since this is my first time to become involve in Olympics by tuning in and followed the series of Swimming, it is like saying a big goodbye to the Olympics when I’ve watched the closing ceremony. I woke up early in the morning around 4:00 here in Manila just to watch it LIVE even though I know it for a fact that there is still replay on night time. There are some parts that I bothered to sleep especially on the middle of the event when the singers performed that looks like just a concert. Honestly it bores me not until the Spice Girls came though I haven’t seen much their start since I was napping. There are also scenarios that are quite irrelevant to the Olympics just like the fashion that they are promoting and sometimes I find it dragging as well on how they execute the other parts of event. Nevertheless I still appreciate how it was done because of the fireworks, how they close the torch, and especially the promotion of the future Olympics in Rio 2016. I can’t still stop the feeling and thinking of the comparison of the opening and closing ceremony of London Olympics to Beijing 2008 Olympics. To be honest I was expecting so much more with London Olympics just because of what I have seen in China before on how fabulous it was that is far better than London Olympics. If there was no Beijing Olympics then probably I would appreciate much more this London Olympics. But then my mom told me that London is lack of budget that is why it is like that. Though I told her so that even if they are lacking of budget they can still do ways to make their performances to become presentable. Example the little introduction of Brazil, it is not so much fabulous but with their simplicity by presenting the culture it already gives the meaning of the Olympics on how they are willing to accommodate the athletes on 2016. After the program of the closing ceremony I can’t believe that I have nothing to watch nor follow the games especially in swimming. Wishing that on Rio 2016 we can travel there so that of course we will witness the Olympics personally.

The Victory of Michael Phelps as the greatest Athlete or a Swimmer

Another person who made his country proud to the nation that gives inspiration to the people in terms of motivating them in sports especially when it comes to swimming. I believe Michael Phelps deserves to be the greatest athlete because he may have the purpose in life that encourages people and children into swimming which is also important thing to learn in our lives in terms of survival purposes. He could be as well the mentor of the future swimmers that he will teach the different fundamentals of swimming. We can learn some basic in swimming and we don’t actually need to become the greatest swimmer like Michael Phelps. I already saw his website wherein he has his own swimming school that is also located in other parts of states such as Maryland and New York. If I am going to have a kid someday and there will be an opportunity to stay in USA then probably I want my future kid to enroll in the swimming school of Michael Phelps because I believe there will be another different techniques to learn. 

Now it makes me realized that I need to finished reading his book which was "The Will To Succeed" that will also give me inspiration and learn how he became a successful swimmer.