 | one stop. | Apr 12, 2005 |
hi... :) i have no myspace. no active facebook. no friendster. no blogspot.
just this. a little island in cyberspace. hope you enjoy the ride.
Pasasalamat.
SALAMAT po ng marami kay Mark Nicdao, ang direktor ng photo album na to. 3 years po naming inexperimentuhan ang technique na ito, salamat naman at napakinabangan namin yon. :) Kauna-unahang 'music video' po namin ito.
Sa teknolohiya, salamat at napagalaw at nabigyang buhay mo ang mga 6,000+ na litratong ito.
Kay God. :) Sa Sony/BMG po, sa Wildbunch, sa banda ko po: sina kuya Sammy, Louie, Wendell, Budeths, Nico, Jinno; kay Pam Q, Ms Deng Foz, Ritchie, sa editors po namin, thank you po!!! Ate Tin, Juan, Jen, Nenz, Puff, t. SK, t. Sandra, Jells; Sa mga nawindang na guard ng LRT (Santolan-Recto) sorry at thanks po :p
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Written by: Jude Gitamondoc
Produced by: Vic Valenciano
Arranged by: Mike Villegas
Bass: Angelo Villegas
Mixed by : Jerry Joanino & Don Manalang
Published by: Mangyan Publishing & Muisc R Us Music Publishing
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Sa lahat ng kasama namin sa pag-shoot nito at sa mga kaibigan naming manonood, salamat po sa lahat ng pagmamahal na ipinapakita ninyo. Sa suportang naidudulot ninyo. Sa walang iwanang paglalakbay.
Kung san siguro BUHAY ang pagmamahal... sa kaibigan o sa kaaway man... sa sarili, sa trabaho, o sa kapwa tao lamang...
May pag-asa pa siguro ang lahat ng naituturing nating imposible sa mundo.
Happy good vibes trip po. :) xx, K.
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Sandy's PIZZA has arrived!
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Hi, guys! SUMMER NA SOON!!! :) Though generally conscious ako about stuff I eat, I am so proud of my Tita Sandy's homemade pizza, that I make sure to always order at least 6 boxes on set! My fav flavours are White Cheese, Tuyo and Very Veggie (wheat flour pizza!). She makes her own dough fresh in the morning and delivers her pizza straight from the oven... And while being surprisingly affordable (pls call # for price), they come in huge slices!!! Mmmmmm!
Minsan sya na nga ang nagluluto, sya pa mismo ang magde-deliver. OA talaga! Hahaha!
Well, she has taken her many baby steps for her new pizza business and now it is ready to SOAR! With the local Philippine twists she incorporates in her flavours, my 'Twin' (being my pops' youngest sister, we really look alike!) will take this pizza to greater, yummier heights. :)
 Hi to Tito Edu, and my Donita, too!  
Pizza Margherita ~ Home made tomato sauce, mozarella & fresh basil
Garlic Tuyo in olive oil (our version of anchovies!) ~ can order with red egg topping
Spanish Sardines in olive oil with capers
Chorizo ~ spiced with tons of garlic & spanish paprika
Thai Chicken Curry ~ a melange of wonderful, subtle & unique spices
White Cheese ~ a premium blend of three delish cheeses: Mozarella, Parmesan & Kesong Puti!
White Cheese plus bacon & mushrooms
 Italian Sausage & mushrooms ~ homemade Italian sausage with mushrooms
Pepperoni ~ simply a classic
Meatzarella ~ ...just MEAT
Very Veggie ~ high fiber, made with wheat flour dough... the Healthier choice!
Combination ~ a little of everything, ALOT of flavour!
Extra toppings:
Cheese, fresh Basil, Beef, Pepperoni, Bacon, Italian Sausage, Mushrooms, Onions, Garlic, Tomatoes, Olives, Green Peppers
Extras: Buffalo Chicken Wings (6 pcs. / 12 pcs.) - Tangy!!!
Pastas: Classic Bolognese, Pasta Carbonara, Tuna Pasta all'Arrabbiata
HAPPY Sandy's Pizza DAY!!!
 My computer clock says Mon 6:16 PM. It's not as though I've been able to think straight this past week, due to my inability to cope well with lack of sleep, but I do know 6:16 PM today was... 7 hours ago. My computer's still on Europe time! In my car on the road I was staring at EDSA, requiring from it some sort of reaction, because for the first time in a long time, it wasn't yet midnight and already I was on my way home. It's past 1 AM here in Manila, so I settle for a roll of the eyes and some headshaking... I can't sleep. My body hurts from dancing again, for the Araneta show we did with Powerdance. The warm ups, combinations, kicks and stretches, the sweat and muscle pains, the nerves and adrenaline rushes from tito Dougs' meticulous pro-jazz class... I missed every bit of dance after years of no serious training, and though it's been 3 days since the performance, my body's not ready to just stay still and rest. My body missed our highschool Dance Company days! =) My eyes are drooping, and falling flat on my face from some mild form of fatigue would be the most logical thing to do. But, at this point, too much of my mental energy is also going into trying hard to adjust to a newfound state of busy-ness that is not anymore limited to 'productive summer breaks' (I used to spend my sembreaks and summers working). So many of my dreams are coming true (working with certain orgs and on certain projects) and I can't wait to take on each and every one of them. I thank God for work opportunities and the patience to take on each task and job I get. I crave being busy, having meetings to go to, shoots to get done, events to host and sing in, places to visit, rehearsals, performances. I love and want to do this kind of thing. Can I just say something, though... I have to get used to not being able to find the many quiet times I used to so enjoy, the free time I could use to do things like finish reading not one HALF of a book, but SEVERAL books. There are moments where I just want to insist on moving out, living again in my own house which I decorated, bought appliances and furniture for, had the key to. I like making my own cup of coffee for breakfast, because that helps me get my rhythm in the morning, and when it's done for you then everything can seem a bit out of balance. =p I just want to renew my legit non-pro license and drive myself to work in my own car, without hired individuals lurking on the side. It would be nice to be at the wheel accompanied only by a friend with whom I can otherwise openly talk of completely private, highly confidential topics. Of course I am lacking sleep, and when I lack sleep napapansin ko lahat. Yesterday, our driver ran the red light while texting. Ano ba?Of course, I go on my blog and find that I can be somewhat alone there for a moment, so here I am, venting to you at almost 3 in the morning. =p My little frustrations do build up, but the bursting can end this minute. I figure that this is the life I need to re-adjust to, I was, for quite a long time, living a life so different than the life here, and this is the first time in a long time I'm back for more than 2 months. It's no longer a break, and last year's summer break was the last of my student life. I'm home for the loved ones and for the race I choose to join. After all, this is supposed to be the "hit-the-ground-running" part, and I am lucky to be around many people I both know and don't know at all. There are lots of things to learn from people, and though there are things getting to me like lack of privacy and still living in the family house, like in any other situation, you have to look at the big picture and adjust to how things are done where you are, with what you have for the time period.  I'm not sure whether to flinch or savour it as the thought of the real world (or REEL world?) pierces my skin. All I know is you're "only as good as your last show" so you keep working hard for every day.
I still can't sleep. I've been venting for an hour now, typing, deleting, typing deleting, typing. I realize that, maybe, I am just looking forward to the things I know I will be accomplishing this year (think positive!).
In performances, they say nerves are good. Because when they're NOT there and you're kampante, that means you are taking something for granted. So, nerves are good.
With an average of 5 hours nightly, voluntarily or involuntarily, how do some people still make the most of each 'marathon' day? How do you start a new day when you haven't even ended the previous one yet? Gotta learn, gotta learn...
Tick tock. I have to be up by 8. It could be 4 AM now. Manila time. LAVETT! =)
Waouh friends.... Kung san-saan talaga tayo madadala ng imagination and togetherness lalo na kung ipapa-iral pa ang kakulitan! Nakooooo!
Eto na po ang mga respetadong dancers ng POWERDANCE (nasali nalang po kami ng high school friend ko jan for the love of dance!) after namin mag rehearse ng dance number for Araneta. hehee! Ano kaya masasabi ni sir Douglas Nierras kung makita nya kaming ganito... Oh no... Ewan ko na... =)
Abangan niyo nalang po sana ang surprise number namin sa Sunday, January 13, 8.30 pm. Dun nyo po makikita ang galing ni sir Douglas mag-choreograph at kung gano po talaga ka-passionate ang mga dancers nya. Marami po akong natutunan sa 7 days kong training kasama sila. Isa po itong sineryosong dance number na wala naman pong kinalaman sa rollercoaster o log jam =p Enjoy din po sana kayo! =)
In the meantime, eto ang mga nangyayari pag practice nalang ng practice in a major way ang inaatupag at biglang nagkaron ng breaktime! =)
From L-R: Froilan Dabalus, Peter Demonteverde, Chester Lopez, Christaliza Sawada, Erika Tapalla, me, Ella Bamba
Not in pic: Yek Barlongay and JR Villadar Jr.
Special thanks to: Jonnel, our Pullers, ms. Ayen, sir Danny and of course, sir Douglas Nierras of POWERDANCE
Luv u, friends! Ang galing galing ninyong sumayaw! Thank yooooou!!!!
xoxo,
K.
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Happy New Year!!! For 2008...
The 5 things we can do to clean up our act!
 1. the guts to eat the right stuff. junk tastes gooood but try drinking as much water as you can. then watch what you take in cos it can make you or break you. an electric juicer is still the best tool for gulping up the desired, but often dreaded, greens :)my cousin and i have detox dates, never complete without the cucumber-carrot-apple-honey shake! you can also try adding a few malunggay leaves. according to a nutritionist I know, malunggay supposedly has 3x more calcium than milk and 7x more vitamin C than orange juice  TIP: don't make the mistake of trying to process fresh malunggay into a shot glass... malakas pala tama nun para kang nag tequila!!!  you'll be hit by a serious migraine, cold sweats and a possible fainting fit. 2. get out of your comfort zone... do something. do one thing every week that scares you. slap yourself when you get crazy lazy & it's not an official holiday. shake your boo-tay when you like the music you hear, cos angels aside, you are down and depressed sometimes! think of what, in the 9 lives of a cat, you believe in... you have to believe in SOMETHING... make yourself useful. puwera plastikan.  3. compliment someone (and mean it). I read this somewhere before and it's so great. there isn't a snowball's chance in hell you wouldn't get a kick out of it-- it works with anyone cos everyone is somewhat vain and wants a compliment! how bout saying THANK YOU to someone... or making a peace offering... there has to be someone you haven't talked to in a while?
make peace, not war. make loooove, not war.  4. find something to LIKE. a new film? song? out of the box idea? a new dream job? a new tambayan? something about your PAST? laugh. try it now, smile. makes you feel good already i'm sure. laugh cos something's funny, laugh cos you find something ridiculous. laugh cos it's good for you. laugh cos you can. 5. never allow anyone to say you don't have a BACKBONE. take a break. know when & why you have to be fair to yourself. know how to cry whether out of relief or remorse. know when something is hurting you. know when something is an act of truth or just an act, period. know when something is, or isn't, good for you. don't stress yourself out about it all... rest, and try to see why you should be proud of your decisions.
 what are YOUR new year's resolutions?
 Know the feeling
of losing something great?
Then realising that,
suddenly, u have
something u wanted all along
without really knowing
HOW u got it
WHY u have it
or even
that u BELONG?
That's how it felt, joining BAYO.
I am so grateful and it's so surreal.
Napaisip lang ako sa church while taking down some notes. Minsan may mga bagay na nangyayari lang, kaya maganda nga siguro kung paminsan minsan, i-review natin ung events sating buhay.  At one point, the pastor gave out a one liner and said, "watch your life diligently." Sabi sa service, know yourself, watch your life, find humour and humility through everything. Baka totoo nga yun para makita din natin what we have, what we should be thankful for, and also how whatever we lost before can open doors for bigger and better blessings later on.
I also learned that God didn't live to teach us how to want more... His life was about the challenge of letting go. They say, let go of something first, go down first, and you'll earn the kind of faith that'll allow you new beginnings and the freedom to grow.
Ayus!
p.s. big thanks & congratulations to everyone who watched the tv special!
you made both airings of Paris to 'Pinas a success. thank you... and i hope you enjoyed our show!
Pramis...
Hindi na po kami makahintay para sa airing nitong TV Special Docu na 'to!
Marami kayong makikilang iba't ibang klaseng TAO at PAGKATAO sa programang 'to, at marami ring LUGAR sa France at pati na rin sa 'Pinas na nasama sa proyektong ito.
Makakarating pa tayo ng MANILA, CAVITE at ILO-ILO dahil sa mga OFW at mga kaibigang Pranses na nakilala ko. Dadalhin din namin kayo sa mga lugar doon katulad ng PARIS, BURGUNDY at DIJON para makatikim ng konting KAKAIBANG kultura at makarinig din ng KWENTO galing sa mga makikilala nyo roon. Wow!
Diba ganon naman ang buhay ng marami sa ating mga KABABAYAN? NAG-HALO na ang abroad at ang iba't ibang lugar sa Pilipinas?
Okay.. nako! Siguro tama na muna ang information na yan! :) Manood nalang sana kayo sa Sunday, September 23, 10:00 pm.
Isang beses lang po ipapalabas ito. Sa ABS-CBN lang yan!
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Hi everyone! As Jenni Epperson would say... MABUHAY! :)
Tagal ko nang hindi nagbo-blog! But I hope alam naman ninyo kung ano ang pinagkaka-abalahan ko these days. My very first TV Special Docu with ABS-CBN just for you!
Ang daming nangyaring "firsts" these past few weeks:
First time na magkaroon ng manager (no less than Ms. Sandra Chavez!), first time na humarap sa showbiz press, first time magpa-interview sa The Buzz PLUS, first time na pumirma ng kontrata at makapag-lunch date pa kasama ang ilan sa mga ABS-CBN bosses (tito Gabby Lopez, tita Cory Vidanes, tita Malou Santos)! Of course, first time ko ring maka-trabaho ang aking idol sa media na si Ms. Korina Sanchez. :)
Nang ma-meet ko finally si Ms. K, ito ang naging first time na maramdaman ko kung ano pala ang feeling ng nasa-STARSTRUCK! With matching teary-eyes and tissue pa nung umalis na sya ng studio. Hahaha...
Thank you so much Ms. K for teaching me by example, and for inspiring me with your work ethic, character and strength. Whew...What an honor to have been interviewed by you for our TV Special KC- FROM PARIS TO 'PINAS. Thank you very much also for guesting me on your own show, RATED: K! (Malayo Man, Malapit Din).
Thank you Lord! Grabe, guys.
Dream come true talaga ang lahat lahat...
Ibang level na 'to.
Love always,
K. :)
- RATED K, 6.30 pm, this Sunday Sept. 16
- KC- FROM PARIS TO 'PINAS, 10.00 pm, next Sunday Sept. 23
ABS-CBN
13-17 June 2007
Art 38 Basel - "The International Art Show"
Hi everyone! :)
Nasa http://kooki.multiply.com/photos/album/154/Basel_Switzerland na ang photos nung nakarating ako ng Switzerland!
Basel is located on the border kung saan nagmi-meet ang Switzerland, France, and Germany. Usually ang lumilitaw sa isip ko pag sinabing "Switzerland" ay gold-wrapped Swiss Chocolate na mukhang malalaking coins, ang Swiss Army Knife na may white and red na cross, or ang Swiss Alps na first time kong makita sa TV salamat sa mga powdered milk commercial! Ang naalala ko rin na nung bata ako, laging nagku-kwento yung ninong ko about his days in Switzerland as a student. I guess kung ano man ang naririnig mong kwento tungkol sa ibang lugar, yun yung dumidikit sa isipan natin and magic nalang ang mangyayari sa isang tao once na finally makatungtong na sya sa lugar na yon. :)
Hindi chocolate, army knife o skiing ang pinunta ko sa Switzerland kundi ang international art fair called Art Basel. Ngayon naiintindihan ko na kung bakit kapag sinabing "Art Basel" ay kailangang ready ka nang malula... dahil hindi ko ma-imagine na in just one place ay may mga 2000 artists na nagkaroon ng chance makapag-display ng gawa nila!
Pagsinabing "Art" dito sa Basel fair, that includes modern drawings, paintings, sculptures, light designs, installations, furniture designs, photography, video and digital art. Apart from the modern artists na naka-establish na ng pangalan nila sa artworld, marami rin sa nag-exhibit ay mga artists na nanggagaling from our very own generation! Karamihan sa mga art works dito ay 20th and 21st century.
Ang major naman talaga na may 300 leading art galleries from 30 countries all over the world na sumali sa fair na to... May mga taong katulad ko na dakilang admirer lamang, pero meron din mga 55 thousand art collectors, art dealers, artists, curators and art lovers na nag-attend nitong "annual meeting place of the art community."
Ang sarap palaguin ang modern art community sa Pilipinas, no? Ang daming maliliit na art gallery sa Cubao / Marikina na wild kung makapag-exhibit. Ang dami kasi nating pwedeng ma-analyze, maisip, ma-challenge o ma-question tungkol sa nakasanayan na ng isang tao, o sa mga gawain ng society natin, bansa natin, nakapaligid sa atin. Hanga ako sa mga nakakapag-debate and explore ng mga ideas at opinyon nila, hindi sa pagtatalak, kundi sa pag-apply ng utak at isipan nila into creating something, visually.
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Further Info:
1) BASEL TOURISMUS / phone +41 61 268 68 68 / www.baseltourismus.ch / www.basel.ch 2) BASEL MUSEUMS SERVICES / phone +41 61 267 84 01 / www.baselmuseums.ch / www.museenbasel.ch 3) ART 38 BASEL / phone +41 58 200 20 20 / www.ArtBasel.com / US Office: FITZ * CO., New York : usoffice@ArtBasel.com
* sorry I can't post all artworks on my blog but for more details about the fair you can check this link : http://www.artnet.com/Artbasel/Basel/2007/
Thanks sa mga tumulong!
Please click on :
FOUND THE FOTOS
to access the photo album.
Ay ginoo.
 Today I learned...Coffee was once forbidden by Christian priests! Once upon a time, pinagbawalan daw ng mga priests sa Rome ang pag-inom ng kape dahil inisip nilang "drink of the devil" daw ito. Kung sanctified daw ang wine at ginagamit sa Holy Communion, at ang coffee ay pwedeng non-sanctified substitute sa wine at mas nakakabaliw daw ng utak ang kape (hindi pa nila dati naiintindihan ang effects ng caffeine), drink of the 'anti-Christ' daw ito! UNTIL finally, sa mga taong 1500s, inaral at tinikman ni Pope Clement VIII ang controversial na "anti-Christ coffee brew." Nasarapan siguro sya because he decided na hindi na dapat ipag-bawal ang coffee dahil hindi naman sinful ito. Agad niyang ni-bless at na-baptize ang coffee!
So dahil sa pag bless ng coffee para sa everyday consumption, ever since then ay naging mas-informed tayo about coffee at okay na mostly sa Christian world ang pag-inom nito. :)
May religious history din pala ang kape, diba? I also learned that...
The first coffee tree in the Philippines was planted in Lipa.
The ''coffee capital'' of the Philippines is the city of Amadeo.
Thanks to KAPE NI JUAN website http://www.kapenijuan.com for the information!
 Coffee drinker ba kayo?
Meron kasing mas nakaka-focus naman with tea. :)
Sa kung sino mang may gustong makaalam...
*Population 8 million people in the city of New York.
*Duration of the Trip 5 days ; 6-1/2 hour flight from western europe.
*5 different boroughs make up NYC 1. Manhattan, 2. the Bronx, 3. Queens, 4. Brooklyn, and 5. Staten Island. Manhattan can be divided into 15 areas, but basically, you can just remember three things: Uptown, Midtown, Downtown.
*Most of the popular sights in NYC are located in Manhattan The Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the United Nations, the Rockefeller Center, the MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) and Roosevelt Island are in Midtown. The Statue of Liberty, as well as Ellis Island, are in Lower Manhattan.
Most of the photos in the New York Trip, 2007 album were taken in Manhattan. Hope you enjoy my little contribution to cyber-sightseeing. :)
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Hi guys... Dahil sobrang blessing ang maka-punta sa NYC ulit, gumawa ako ng "mini-cyber guide" para sa inyo. Sana magustuhan ninyo. :)
To those who haven't been there, you are a big reason why I post these photos. Feel free to sightsee...
xoxo
K.
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TriBeCa
This is the neighborhood I stayed in, bunking in as a 4th person in my friends' TriBeCa apartment.
- The TriBeCa FILM FESTIVAL: was on-going during this time. I found out that it was created in 2002, in part by director and actor Robert De Niro, to celebrate NY's reputation for being a filmmaking capital. This usually takes place in early May, and the festival showcases different films from classic to documentary.
- ZUTTO: on 77 Hudson St., New York, NY 10013, nr. Harrison St, this Japanese sushi bar has some of the best and most inventive makis in town.
- BAZZINI: Coined an 'old world gourmet market' by http://www.nymag.com Bazzini is run by Italians, and specializes in nuts (processed in the Bronx), fresh produce (fish, salads, cheese, hot dishes to take-away), dried fruit, and candies/chocolates. Established in 1886, its doors are still wide open on 339 Greenwich St., New York, NY 10013, at Jay St.
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SoHo
You can find SoHo anywhere you can find 6th Avenue, Lafayette St, Houston St, and Canal St. Walking around in the late morning is perfect for the clothes and accessory stands, and at night it's good for dinner, maybe serious designer incognito shopping, or a quick drink with some very energetic people.
- The MERCER KITCHEN: Food was overpriced but more interesting than many, and ambience was cozy in some angles; dungeon-like in others. 99 Prince St., New York, NY 10012, at Mercer St.
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LITTLE ITALY
In the ethnic Lower East Side, Italians, Chinese and Jew communities are able to preserve their food, languages and customs by putting up inviting restaurants and bakeries in this area.
- NYONYA: Spicy homecooked Malaysian (Penang-style) cuisine is as tasty as it sounds. It's a cross between Indonesian and Indian (and even Chinese), and there is added charm in this restaurant's unassuming demeanor. 194 Grand Street, crossstreets Mulberry and Mott.
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CAFE LALO
Although labeled "the most famous cafe in NYC featured in the hit movie You've Got Mail," according to their official website http://www.cafelalo.com this place boasts some of the best desserts in town. It is also appreciated for its European inspired decor, designed to make you feel welcome whether alone or with company, at any time of day. On 201 West 83rd St. (btw. Amsterdam and Broadway), New York, NY 10024.
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BRUNO'S BAKERY
Biagio Settepani, the owner and head baker of this bakery, is a medal-bedecked pastry chef, offering a wide variety of cakes, cookies, and rustic Italian breads that are not so easily found in NYC. 506 LaGuardia Place New York, NY 10012.
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- SKY TRAM: The form of transporation that goes from 59th street to Roosevelt Island on a cable. A friend calls it the "Spiderman Tram" kasi dun shinoot yung Spiderman film.
- QUEENSBOROUGH BRIDGE: This bridge connects Manhattan to Long Island/Queens. Ganda nito.
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TOWN TENNIS CLUB
Dante, introduced to me in NY, works here 7 days/wk as a head pro/director & tennis instructor to kids & adults alike. He also owns a mini pro-shop here. A private tennis club with only about 125 members allowed, this is said to be a place for tennis celebs. Dante's had the chance to play with Serena Williams at this club 2 years ago, at lumabas din sya sa 'Venus and Serena' reality show sa 'abc family' (national tv) practicing with Serena! Yay for him. He also got the opportunity to play with tennis legend Jimmy Connors there (not knowing much about tennis, i had to google him). Maria Sharapova, Jim Courier, Roger Federer are visitors. John F. Kennedy jr played there for many years before his tragic death. And I think his biggest client is Roger Waters (i had to google him too! hehe)... Double yay. On 430 east 56th st Ny Ny 10022, midtown eastside of manhattan.
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GRILL 21
First time to taste pinoy food in months! Sa NY pa... Bangus, Tinapa, Sinangag, Sinigang na Sugpo, Atchara... Pinoy restaurant, small and cozy, on 21st and 1st avenue. :)
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PINKBERRY
Our favorite mid-day tambayan! Low-cal frozen yoghurt swirls - even green tea yoghurt - with healthy fresh fruit and nut toppings of your choice. On the Upper East Side, 32nd Street in the upbeat gay district of Chelsea. http://www.pinkberry.com for more info :)
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CENTRAL PARK
I came in from 5th Avenue to the city's "backyard" as 'DK's Eyewitness Travel on New York' likes to say. This park has more than 500,000 trees, bedrock, lakes, bicyclists, lovers, skaters, students, businessmen, tourists and locals alike. Located in the Upper West Side, I spent two hours before my flight just lying on a bedrock, staring at the skyscrapers peeking from behind all the tall trees.
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BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC STORE
As NY is known to be 'the publishing capital of America,' one of my first and last stops was on 461 Park Ave, one of several branches, this store offers the best selection of books and music of all genres, and has a café up top to boot.
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SERENDIPITY
Open til 2am on Saturdays, reservations in this quirky, semi-intimate cafe/resto are still required most times. Their official website showcases different fun-lovin Serendipity products for sale, as well as latest news and their full menu. Website- http://www.serendipity3.com/main.htm On 225 East 60th St. bet 2nd & 3rd aves.
STARBUCKS: The NY branch on 57th and Lexington is not any different from most other Starbucks branches anywhere else, but that's what defines the Starbucks revolution!
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BROADWAY
- LES MISERABLES: Running at the Broadhurst Theatre, 235 West 44th St. bet 7th and 8th Ave, I was proud and happy to see our very own Tony Award winner Lea Salonga back on Broadway, playing the fantastic role of Fantine. This was the highlight of my trip-- thank you mama lei for your inspiring performance (you know what i mean by 'inspiring') and the very interesting tour of the black revolving stage!
Don't fail to catch her if you can, she is only playing til October. For more info on the NY run, here is their official website: http://www.lesmisnewyork.com
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Link: http://www.gogoparis.com/gogogo/
I'm glad I came across the site now, a few months before leaving this city to go back home to the good ol' islands. :) Something fun for dreamers and travelers alike, to help remember why this place is everything it has become!
A Parisienne cyber guide to the ART, FASHION, SHOPPING, NIGHTLIFE, HOTELS, EAT & DRINK found here...
Link: http://julib.com/
A digital e-zine on New York, LA, the Hamptons, Miami, London, Chicago, San Francisco.... If you want to read about Dining, Beauty, Nightlife, Fashion, Design, Spirit, Art with nostalgic 40s 50s background musik.
Thank you kim d.g. for spreading the love.
 | yahey! | May 21, '07 9:43 AM
for everyone |
le 21 mai 2007 Bonjour hello! :) Musta na kayo? Heads up guys, matatagalan ng konti ang pag post ko ng pics for you. Sorry talaga, kaya lang kasi, grad ko na this week! (kaya wag malungkot o magsungit! hehe!) Yahey! Congratulations to all the classes of 2007 in the whole wide world. (:
Thank you sa lahat ng mga bumati and sa mga nagrereply sa mga post dito. Ang ha-high tech na rin talaga ng mga kooki-berks oh I don't know what to say! =p Di pa ako nakakahanap ng time mag-reply sa mga comments nyo and mag upload ng new pics, pero after the mini blog-break rocken roll ulit. Ayyyyyyt?
Below is something na nakasulat sa isang card na bigay ng kaibigan ko. Just wanted to share this here dahil nakakatulong ito sa strength ko pag pagod na ako sa pressure and minsan parang ang dami talagang expectations ng mundo. Nakakanerbyos yun sometimes dahil what if meron akong hindi ma-fulfill na expectations? Pero bakit ba pinapansin yun nakakasira lang ng positive thinking diba? It only makes us stronger as people dahil dumadating ang mga ganung challenges.
Kayo, pano nyo nao-overcome ang pressures sa buhay? Yung mga expectations ng iba, importante ba sa inyo na ma-meet nyo yun?
 "Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
Look at the sunny side of everything and make your
optimism come true.
Think only of the best,
work only for the best,
and expect only the best.
Forget the mistakes of the past
and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
Give so much time to the improvement of yourself
that you have no time to criticize others.
Live in the faith that
the whole world is on your side
so long as you are true
to the best that is in you!"
- Christian D. Larson
| clicked! | May 17, '07 7:30 PM
for everyone |
some
NYC
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| | Take 30 nationalities...
Then each of those countries' own traditional food, local drinks, music, touristic pamphlets, costumes...
And mix in the most cosmopolitan student body on the globe (according to our student gov haha) and you have the WORLD'S FAIR that students have all come to know and love!
Basically this event is a late afternoon CULTURAL SHOW & TELL. This is the chance for students here who from all over the world to showcase their country on campus.
Carnivores get a taste of roasted pig Yugoslavia-style for the first time, ladies learn belly-dancing from the Lebanese girls who were taught from birth, bust out the congo and djembe skills with the African drummerboys, scream a word in Italian that you've just learned, sing at the top of your lungs in your language because you are um, happy...
Gulp down a yummy Japanese or Moroccan meal, taste Filipino desserts or discover the islands from WOW PHILIPPINES brochures (hooray to the Philippine Embassy, and to jo and greg!), hang up the Columbia flag while eating a freshly-made Mexican quesadilla in your hand, and eyeing all the pretty Indian ladies in their national costume, while the Swedish pass around their fresh homemade vodka. Or just sit in one corner with a cup of red Jamaican hibiscus juice and simply people-watch. Whatever it is, one can always count on the adoring crowds.
Well, this was my last one! (Eek.. Baliktad daw guys yung Phil flag! Ahem...) Natapos kami before dinner at nag-walking with a coconut na hindi ko alam kung san nanggaling. Thank you LoRd for the celebration of a truly international experience (:
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| click! | May 3, '07 11:44 PM
for everyone |
online isang araw
naka-hanap ako ng
murang-mura na ticket
palipad sa New York.
thank you Lord at na-sequester ko. =p
kayo, anong nangyari today na you consider a blessing?
ang katotohanan ay may dalawang mukha
ang tama sa iyo ay mali sa tingin ng iba
may puti may itim, liwanag at dilim
may pumapaibabaw, at may sumasailalim
ang tubig ay sa apoy, ang lupa ay sa langit
ang araw ay sa gabi, ang lamig naman ay sa init
kapag nawala ang isa, ang isa'y di mababatid
ang malakas at ang mahina'y magkapatid
magkabilaan ang mundo
magkabilaan ang mundo
magkabilaan ang mundo
ang hirap ng marami ay sagana ng iilan
ang nagpapakain, walang laman ang tiyan
ang nagpapanday ng gusali at lansangan
maputik ang daan tungo sa dampang tahanan
may mga haring walang kapangyarihan
mayroon ding alipin na masmalaya pa sa karamihan
may mga sundalo na sarili ang kalaban
at may pinapaslang na nabubuhay nang walang hanggan
magkabilaan ang mundo
magkabilaan ang mundo
magkabilaan ang mundo
may kaliwa't may kanan sa ating lipunan
patuloy ang pagtutunggali, patuloy ang paglalaban
pumanig ka, pumanig ka. huwag nang ipagpaliban pa
ang di makapagpasiya ay maiipit sa gitna
bulok na ang haligi ng ating lipunan
matibay ang pananalig na ito'y palitan
suriin mong mabuti ang iyong paninindigan
pagka’t magkabilaan ang mundo
magkabilaan ang mundo
magkabilaan ang mundo
magkabilaan ang mundo
.joeyayala.
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hi kc! I'm watching sharon right now and I think you sound like your mom.Ur the only one I like in local showbiz. I have ur CD na, swear I'll watch ur movie. |
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i know you've been busy with your taping/filming with richard at greece, ingat kayo with the rest of the crew! have fun at the same time. cant wait to see you on screen again! you rock! love you kooki! stay pretty and grounded! peace! |
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Hi Kooki! Kamusta na kaya kayo lahat dyan sa greece? Prayer warriors lang kami dito sa pinas :) Miss ka na namin lahat :) we love you and see you again soon... |
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hello kace.... I really admire you as a person, an actress and you are a good role model to everyone. Keep up the good spirits...My kids are brought up abroad and I would like them to be like you> I thought only teenagers do these things ...admire be a big fan to someone. But I can honestly say I am big fan of yours. Enjoy life and stay as you are... all of us admire, an amazed of your personality. More blessings to come... Enjoy life... |
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Hi KC *****wave*****ingat kau jan sa greece pagpray namin kau:D
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Hi! Hope you could visit our site, dear kooki :) |
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awesome album..nice first!!! Congrats KC! |
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...ang cool ng head shot. whew!!!! God bless kace!!take care!!!!! |
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hi po! pa-add naman po please. I bought your album yesterday. I really enjoyed listening to it as much as you enjoyed making it! I also inviting you to join Thaliafans group. thanks |
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ALOHA!!, I'm inviting you and your friends/family to eat here at OHANA HAWAIIAN BBQ 2nd floor bldg A SM MEGAMALL!!! SEE YOU :) |
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hey kooki! accept m nmn invite ko:] i know you wouldn't but, pls.? |
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Yahoo! Kooki, hindi pa din kami maka recover from your video :) :) cant wait to see you! |
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love the video kooki... kakaiba ang ganda.... |
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