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I was working long hours the whole week so was not updated with recent events. I was watching the US elections closely though because (1) it is historic - choice between having the first black president and the oldest elected president and (2) whoever gets voted will face a rough and tough time ahead and will make the most crucial decisions involving American and global economy, war in Iraq

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Great song sung by the greatest female artists of our time!!! Who would have thought it was possible to bring Mariah, Fergie, Rihanna and so many more on one stage! Fergie was great! Her voice was distinctive. Everyone else did good except for Miley. She was...well, you be the judge!

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A fact in life is that people come and go. At my office, people come and go at a higher rate than what the saying intends.One of my collegues recently said goodbye -rather, see you soon!- to the team. We have had several despedidas as a tribute to him for his contributions in enriching work and our lives, touching it in more ways than one. Pao, you deserve more than those despedidas! Take care of

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The past few weeks came in blur...I HAVE BEEN STUCK IN TIME.My blog is outdated and pictures have not been uploaded and downloaded. I was so busy with my real life that I forgot I have a second life here on the internet...IT IS ABOUT TIME. I have to make a comeback...Please wait for my next posts...here and everywhere else...:)

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One of the top stories on nytimes.com today America’s Scraps, Another Country’s Meal is very timely with "food/rice shortage" and consequently, rising food prices. (And with Bush's comment that the rising income of India's middle class is causing food shortage which India rightly responded back with how much America is wasting). You may want to add global warming because food in the landfills

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Here comes the rainy season...less reason to eat ice cream? :(

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We are super lucky it is only raining here in Manila. In other parts of the world (in Asia rather), there are so many things happening. The cyclone in Myanmar, then more recently the earthquake in China. Both disasters with so many casualties, just being safe and alive makes you feel blessed.Blessed enough to give? See below intereseting stats on donations to victims of recent tragedies I saw on

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What if we had 25 hours in a day instead of 24? Would it make any difference?The cliches TIME FLIES and LIFE IS SHORT would support this dreamy thought of mine. In the series Heroes, Hiro Nakamura has the strongest power, that of stopping and controlling time and space. I wish I had that too. I will make happy times longer and sad times shorter.However I concentrate on stopping time though, this

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I was in Singapore with my sister last March during the Holy Weekend. We had a blast, of course. And personally, it was a great cultural experience as all the travels I have had were. Aside from the scenic spots which defines a place, it is the unique culture which I am after and of which I take whatever I can and then turn them into memories to last forever.Singapore is a very small place,

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I am super excited for this year's holy week because it does not fall on the first business week of the month, which when it and other holidays do, I have to work while everybody else plays.This year, my younger sister and I are spending the holidays somewhere in Asia. Unfortunately, since we booked the tickets a little late, last week of January (I heard that other people plan their holy week

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I love Parokya's version of Boys Do Fall in Love, originally by the Bee Gees circa 1984. Chito Miranda singing makes the song more Filipino (Filipinized) and makes the experience and possibility of Boys Falling in Love closer to home. (Hear the revival by clicking on the play icon on the right.)I do believe that boys fall in love. Not as much as girls do, though. :)And she said boys do fall in

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Man! How could I miss it???The other day I watched a special Follow that Food episode (on the Lifestyle Network) where the subject was chocolate (I suppose in line with Valentines). The show format takes viewers from the raw produce to the finish product of an item. On that particular episode, the host went from the cacao plantation to a chocolate cake on a birthday celebration.I honestly learned

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I hate it when people spoil things for me.I was suppose to watch the replay of the last episode of Amazing Race Asia Season 2 this weekend as I was at work last Thursday. Friday morning, as much as I did not want to know who won the race, my officemates were already talking about the season ending and news have spread over the internet.Adrian and Collin finished first much to the disappointment

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I have not had a crush for the longest time. Well, I have one longtime crush (for 8 years, he has a girlfriend now) and some more shorttime crushes and so I wanted to look for someone who can possibly be remotely interested in me.And how unfortunate that the new apple-of-my-eye is someone who is also unreachable and impossible =( Haha. I am thankful though that at least I have someone new to

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On my January entry (click here), I mentioned that I did not like that some people live-to-write their blogs. But I just want to share this great movie I saw yesterday, The Bucket List, starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman.The movie is about two cancer patients who lived the most of their last days fulfilling things on their Bucket List (sort of like a wish list or a

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It is but natural for man to be selfish. I read in Time Online before that people in general feel better when others are in worse conditions than they are. That way, they are in relatively better situation.With the US "recession", I am sure a lot of us on this side of the world are glad because the currency exchange rate is becoming more in favor of us-travel and imported goods are cheaper, etc.

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Blogging has become so popular among internet users now that it seems like being an internet user equates to being a blogger. Ask your friends, they have their own blogs which may discuss topics from food and restos, travel and adventure, photo sharing, rants and raves, so on and so forth.In her June entry http://www.dessertcomesfirst.com/?p=567, Lori, my ultimate favorite blogger, tells of how

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I do not believe that typing your name on a site called whatsyournameshiddenmeaning will tell what you are as a person. But I try it nonetheless. Besides, it does not promise to tell you who you are. Just what your name means. So here is what I got.***What Joyce Means***You are fair, honest, and logical. You are a natural leader, and people respect you.You never give up, and you will succeed...

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Do not ever show the girl the wrong signs.Do not act like her boyfriend when you are just friends. Because if you continue doing that, for the girl, you are not just friends. A girl can pretend it is nothing, play your game like everything is cool and casual between you two. But what the guy never knows and never feels is that inside, the girl is falling -truly, madly, and deeply.Do not make

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Happy new year to all!! I had a good night's rest despite the loud but amazing fireworks display which welcomed the new year. I slept early but managed to catch the exhibition near us. It was grand.This morning, I woke up early to a cool and beautiful weather. The sky is blue- wow. And the quiet is relaxing. It looks like a beautiful day ushering another wonderful year. :) Looking good.

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Before I forget, I would like to greet everyone a merry merry Christmas and a much better blessed new year to come! This year has been great for me and my family in all aspects I can think of- there were more ups than downs and I am glad and grateful with what has been going on (looks like our family is expanding......). I hope you have had a good one as well. Cheers!!!

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Just learned last night that our Doberman-Rottweiler dog Ranza (short for Esperanza) passed away already one month ago. Do not really know the reason why my parents kept it a secret for a long time although her death was kind of expected. She had a big tumor on her breast for at least half a year more likely because she has had approximately 2 dozen breastsucking puppies. She was supposed to have

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We had relatives from Cebu coming for my cousin's wedding tonight. After fetching them from the airport yesterday, we had lunch at an Italian restaurant in the Fort, the same block as the Embassy. The place was recommended by a friend because the day before, I was panicking where to take the guests. Since there are so many places here worth trying, my friend gave me a short list of restos.

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I watched The Enchanted today with my younger sister. At first, I was hesitant to see it because I thought it was another kiddie film, did not have a good story and was just relying on Mcdreamy's charms to capture its audience. But then, on its second week at the cinemas, and without other films to watch (have seen The Golden Compass which was not as good as expected, do not like serious films

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I changed my flight date to Albay yesterday from December 20 to December 25.Initially, the plan was just to attend our company Christmas party on the 19th then go home to the province the next day. But then, our party got moved because of the Peninsula incident (changed venue to the Intercontinental as well). Since I was so sad that I could not attend that plus other parties after the 20th

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Rain, Jeong Ryeo-Won and Jang Dong Gun for Giordano Image from http://popseoul.com/2007/02/09/rain-and-jang-dong-gun-get-the-cold-shoulder/ Related link http://popseoul.com/2007/02/09/rain-and-jang-dong-gun-get-the-cold-shoulder/

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It is the second day of December, 23 more to Christmas day.I love Christmas- so much food, so many parties and events. I love the weather and I also love the fact that everyone are in the spirit of giving. Have you noticed? The most special part of course are family and friends' get togethers.The other day, my sister and I went to the grocery to buy the usual one-month food supply. The place was

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The Tin Man, a six hour fantasy mini series, is airing on the Sci-Fi Channel in December. A modern Wizard of Oz complete with the original cast the Lion, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Toto, the Good and Wicked Witch, and don't forget our oh-so-beloved character Dorothy- a motorcycle riding waitress here-a different story with slightly different characters but of the same heart. Truly, aspiced-up version on

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Although I do not imagine myself to stay on my current job in the long run(2 years at most), I was a bit alarmed after I read an article in CNN linking night job with increasing the risk of cancer.First of all, I work as a Business Process Analyst for Management Reporting in Citibank for the North America region. Given that, for month-end reporting on the first few business days of the month, we

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I love music.See...my blog title comes from Gwen Stefani's popular song Hollaback Girl. She is one of my favorite artists (alongside Kelly Clarkson, Rihanna, Fergie among others) because of her unique style in singing and for giving the audience fresh tracks each and every time.I am the type to have a favorite song of the moment. It was Beautiful Girl, then Umbrella, Big Girls Don't Cry and so on

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HEADLINE: An Oakwood mutiny sequel. Trillanes and a group of people renewed their call for PGMA's ouster and called for withdrawal of people's support to the current government.Morning of Thursday, I thought it was just the usual protest or walkout from courtroom or whatever you like to call it. I really thought that it would not be making a big fuss.By late afternoon, we knew it was not a small

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Just changed my blog header to something more "me". Before, I used "Welcome to my Life" which was as general as any blog title could get. Obviously, this blog is all about me, what I like, and everything else I want to share with everyone. I guess the title above is more fitting.I ain't your hollaback girl. I never was and never will be or want to be because I don't need to be a hollaback girl

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I love Lisa Cullen's Time column Work in Progess. The author writes about work trends and other related stuff which I can very much relate to. This week, she talks about gender discrimination in Starbucks- in summary, women are served 20 seconds longer than men. Hmmm...Unfair!Related link http://time-blog.com/work_in_progress/2007/11/does_starbucks_discriminate_ag.htmlImage from

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See link below on what not to do at work. Pleading guilty on #s 3 and 6.http://edition.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/worklife/11/09/not.at.work/index.html

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In a period when the "rich becomes richer and the poor becomes poorer" so it goes, it is nice to hear that some of those who have acquired massive wealth remember to give back to the poor through foundations, etc. It is even more admirable that some of these people do so without announcing or proclaiming their good deeds.Someone called 'Anonymous Friend' gave $100 million to some 46 charities. So

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Did you know that recent research suggests that chocolate was discovered 500 years earlier than it is commonly known (about 3000 years ago)? Archaeologists studied ruins of pots from Honduras and found a chemical linked with cacao plants. From the pot form, chocolate was said to be served on important occasions.Related link http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/science/11/12/ancient.chocolate.ap/

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Dubbed as a Hollywood hot-shot reunion, Al Pacino and Robert de Niro plays NYPD officers in search of " a serial killer who writes poems about the crime he just committed, leaving them at the scene."Related link people.comhttp://imdb.com/title/tt1034331/synopsis

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To be shot in Australia, the movie stars Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman and the Martian Manhunter. As in any superhero movie, the film is about the battle of our favorite superheroes against the evil forces. Jessica Biel has reportedly turned down the role of Wonder Woman. No casting has been made official. Image from http://www.comics.org/ Related link http:/

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To refresh, a collective noun is used to refer to a group of anything. Of course we know the easier ones like a colony of ants or say, a school of fish. Some interesting collective nouns I found on Wikipedia are the following:An acne of adoloescentsAn absence of waitersAn addition of mathematiciansAn annoyance of mobile phonesA column of architectsA comedy of airline schedulesA converting of

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JLo is definitely pregnant! Image from people.com

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Pinikpikang manok. I was reminded of the dish on a recent article by MarketManila and have heard about it previously on TV featured on some documentary. For those who are not familiar with the delicacy, see below description/procedure from edwink:"A delicacy to the Igorot (local tribes men) the "pinikpikang manok" is prepared by hitting a live chicken with a small stick again and again until it

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Dumbledore is gay! That's right. The old wizard fell in love with rival Gellert Grindelwald according to the HP author JK Rowling.Read more about the article here: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20153399,00.html

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I know a lot has been written (err...blogged) and said about the Glorietta blast -more likely a bombing- last Friday but I just would like to say that amidst all the progress the country has made so far, an act of terrorism is not needed to add to the political show (PGMA-JDV rift in connection to the ZTE deal, Palace hand off of envelopes containing a sum of money , etc.) we are having among

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Anna Chlumsky best known for playing Vada opposite Macaulay Culkin in My Girl (1&2) is engaged to a soldier of Chinese lineage. Best part is that the food is going to be great as both the bride's and groom's parents are chefs.MY GIRL (Temptations) I've got sunshine on a cloudy day. When it's cold outside I've got the month of May.I guess you'd sayWhat can make me feel this way?My girl (my girl,

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Wow Philippines! I believe in this statement. Philippines for me is one of the richest countries in the world when it comes to natural resources and scenic spots. Our beaches are by far some of the most beautiful.Here's an article I read on inquirer.net on Palawan. Apparently, the feature on the island garnered the highest ratings on a French TV show.http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/lifestyle/

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I was eating cereal for dinner yesterday when I recall a habit of mine from way back.During my younger days, I used to soak and bath my cereal with milk so that the taste would stay with the milk and I would end up eating the soft and mushy lump of cereal. The best part is drinking the milk afterwards-by then, it is flavored milk. I particularly like doing this when I am eating Coco Pops so that

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Josh Groban is coming to Manila! This is not something new, of course, but the reality of the event is sinking in now that Babyface has arrived in the country. I want to watch his concert on October 18 at the PICC but I heard the cheapest tickets (P3000) have already been sold out and it is something I cannot afford now even with the 10% discount Citibankers get. Hayyy...these are the moments I

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I am brand conscious especially when it comes to books. I read only those written by well-known authors or authors whose books I have read and liked. When I was a kid, I bought a book based on its summary at the back cover and did not finish the book after reading only a few pages. And even those books claiming they are international bestsellers or are part of the local bookstore's bestseller

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Here's a good read on "The Economics of Gold Digging". Briefly, it is about a "gold digger" who posts an ad in search of a guy who makes half a million dollars annually. She gets the answer she deserves.http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/10/09/the-economics-of-gold-digging/#more-1954As a background, I took AB Economics as a second course in college. Hence, I have taken more Economics

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I came across the word Palisades just now (from people.com) and memories of my teenage years flash back. Palisades High was one of the school features in the Sweet Valley High pocketbook series.If you were born in the '80s, that makes you a teen by the '90s, you surely did not miss reading at least one Sweet Valley High pocketbook. Who does not know Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield? And Todd and

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Why is it that when you have so much of one thing, you ignore it? And when it is gone, you want it so bad? To rephrase, why do humans want what they do not have? I ask the question because I was surprised to have eaten ten mini chocolates today plus some M&Ms. Just to give a brief background, an officemate of mine recently won a trip for three to NYC. As a coming home present to our team, she

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It is not just a piece of cake. It is a piece of CHOCOLATE cake.I have always been fond of chocolates- in any shape, size, or color. Over the years, I have acquired a more defined taste. I like some chocolates, others I do not. Whether it be in any form-tablea for my oatmeal (aka champorado), chocolate bars, in cookies, as an ice cream flavor, topping, cakes- as long as it is good chocolate, I

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These are the one of the hottest accessories to date. Long necklaces. A gold and silver one in my closet are perfect to pair with any outfit and glam up on the look.

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Is to speak up. Stay humble always but never take the blame for something you did not do. I have been a quiet person since I can remember but that should not hinder me from speaking up in times I should be defending myself. There are always people pointing fingers at you. It is really okay to admit you have done wrong but to take responsibility for an offense you did not commit is just not right

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I can not wait to watch this in the big screen. Produced by Flower Films and starring Drew Barrymore, my ultimate idol, there's more reason to watch the movie because of its power cast which includes Jennifer Aniston, Scarlett Johannson, Jennifer Connelly, Ben Affleck and more. The movie is based on the best seller self-help book of the same title and is out in theaters in 2009. Shooting already

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One of the greatest inventions of all time is the television. How many households do not have one? They may not have a telephone, refrigator, and a personal computer (mobile phone, maybe yes!) but TV, definitely a must. In fact, one of the first things an overseas worker buy with his money is a TV, a big big one or a flat screen even to boast of his new lifestyle. I love TV myself and even if

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To say that I simply love chocolate is an understatement. I LooOoOOve chocolate!!!Give me local or imported chocolate, I'll take it without hesitation. Although I prefer some more than others (I like truffles, and dark or milk chocolate over white chocolate), in general, any type or brand would do. With or without nuts, caramel, marshmallow, etc. As a drink, flavor in ice cream, in cookies, or as

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Who doesn't know about Josh Hartnett shooting in Diwalwal in Mindanao? Anyway, he's soo cute! He had me way back in his Wicker Park days. There's something mysterious with the guy that you'll go ga-ga for.I hope he likes it here and comes back (and bring the rest of the his pals). His local staff says he's down to earth, no pa-artista-effect in terms of food (he even asks people around if they'd

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I don't need dentures. I have a perfect set of teeth.Now, why do I always dream of losing my tooth/teeth or falling teeth? It's one of those dreams I can always remember when I get up.I searched the web and came across an article about this. It says falling teeth is a sign that (1) you're too conscious about how you appear reason being you use your teeth when smiling, etc. (2) worry or anxiety

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It's funny how people make stories about you.The latest I've heard about me is that I have a boyfriend already. Har-di-har-har! Completely untrue although I wish it were.Some neighbors should stop nosing around other people's lives. They did that to me and they don't even know who I am. And these rumors have reached my Aunt.Well, anyway, I shouldn't let this affect me because I'm a hundred

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Apparently, there is a UAAP rule which states that "no two foreigners can play at the same time". Did ADMU violate that rule? I hope not. Click on the link for more details. (Blog title taken from the same article-just making sure I don't plagiarise). http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/sports/view_article.php?article_id=79300

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And then there were two.The Ateneo-La Salle matches are always the most exciting ones in a UAAP season even surpassing that of the best of three finals (that is, if they're not competing head to head for the top positions as well, which is far more exciting because of the risk of the UAAP crown and the bragging rights the school gets). With the suspension last year, I was both happy that there is

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Wanna see the Spice Girls live? Then vote to make Manila a "spice" city. Thanks for your support! http://www.thespicegirls.com/en/index_us.htmlAnd if you haven't seen one of the most watched videos on YouTube lately, click on this link http://www.thedailyreel.com/spotlight/coffee-break/archive/2007/07/20/prison-inmates-perform-thriller -a "Thriller" performance (you won't see MJ here). Almost

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No. This is nothing deep. I mean the statement literally. Go to your closet, and separate those items of clothing you don't wear. I know. I know. Sometimes, it's hard to let go of some pieces, for sentimental reasons probably. But hello?! If there's holes on it here and there, then throw it away (or use it as a rag or something). If the hole is not that big, maybe you could give it away to less

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The day after that interview where I first and last saw her, Tammy Faye died. Could it be that her family knew it (you know what) was coming and then request for ET to do one last interview? Hmmm...May her soul rest in peace and may she have that juicy hamburger she craves at last.http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20047652,00.html

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Just came home from dinner out and movie with HS friends- my bestest friends. We had a fantastic time as always (Tim-send the pictures soon so I can post it!). Haven't seen them since last month and it's fun to get together again. We celebrated three occasions tonight-two birthdays for Lawrence and Jumie and one to congratulate Kesmin for passing the recent CPA exam. Celebration was simple, just

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I learned a new word yesterday at an office Service Excellence training- INSANITY. Today, I know an extended definition of the word which meant just "crazy" to me before.New definition: "Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result".Are you insane???

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I was watching Entertainment Tonight last night when I caught the news of Tammy Faye's inoperable cancer. I don't want to start blogging on a sad story but I just can't help it. Anyway, when you search her name in google, you'd get about a million pages about her, and I'd usually look for a result from Wikipedia.com since it's more comprehensive. Tammy Faye is a Christian evangelist and TV

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Wow. This blog's neat. I'm loving it. Definitely better than Multiply so I'll switch to this now. I've been looking for a blog where I can post pictures with the blog entry itself. My multiply account doesn't allow that because it separates the pictures from the text. Does it? I'm not so sure since I'm too lazy finding that out and I prefer having things ready to use. So there...No wonder my

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