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Monday, January 23, 2012 0 comments






Happy Lunar New Year! I believe the best way to welcome 2012 Lunar Year of the Water Dragon is to visit Binondo. Yesterday, January 23rd, I woke up early and did 1 hour easy running. After the run, I took a shower , wore red shirt and headed straight to Chinatown.












The CHINOY communities in the Philippines celebrate Chinese New Year in the hope of attracting peace, prosperity and closer family ties.
 
 The mythological Chinese dragon is the main symbol of Chinese New Year plus the firecrackers that are believed to drive off bad luck.



They prepare lucky money in red envelopes (ampao) ,
display various food and fruits on a table to invite good fortune.





Thus, people gathered on the streets to witness and participate in dragon dances and parade which took place in Chinatown particularly in Ongpin St.


There were loud beats of the drum and the deafening sounds of the cymbals which believed to expel evil spirits. The experience was very exhausting. I had a hard time getting a seat in restaurants nearby. The line was endless but I managed to find a place to eat. Patience is the name of the game. I wrote about it in my other blog. Tiring it may be, but I am not complaining, because i enjoyed every minute of the celebration.



Had a great time taking photos on the street. Colorful parade, smiling people, red was the color of the day.


The best part was when I met the town's mayor "Alfredo Lim" and greeted him
for the successful celebration of Chinese new year.









                                                                 - japol  orona


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defending the caveman

Sunday, January 15, 2012 0 comments

“smoothly comic and unexpectedly sweet”. that’s how I would like to describe the stage play “Defending the Caveman” by Rob Becker. Apparently, it is a celebration of the male and female species. The play humorously deals with the ins and outs of relationships toward the opposite sex. It's not gender wars. It is an enlightening and amusing show that compliments both sexes. After watching it, one will realize the thought of: instead of judging the opposite sex based on each others’ standards, it is possible to appreciate the differences and accept them free of harsh judgment.






i actually missed this play last year. i wasn't able to watch during its 2 runs because i had work on weekends then.  it is only this time that i had the chance and i never wanna blow it again. it is back by popular demand. It is a one-man comedy show which stars Joel Trinidad.




Joel Trinidad delivered a great performance. he provided evidence that he is an accomplished comedian , an expert actor. i am a fan. to prove that i am one, here's my picture with the man...!

                   
Defending the Caveman: “Chaotically amusing! "
      
                               -  japol  orona



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holiday party

Monday, January 9, 2012 0 comments

Our company hosts an annual holiday themed party .
This year is “Las Vegas casino night party” the usual venue is
World Trade Center Metro Manila located in Gil Puyat Ave. Extension cor. Roxas Blvd. Pasay City , the leading venue in special events.


The setup was complete with casino decorations . Visible are the balloons, streamers and posters with clubs, diamonds, hearts and spades prints





There were roulette, blackjack, poker table around where one can play with professional dealers and roulette spinners who helped teach party peeps how to play.


there were of course the presence of bartenders to offer drinks of all kinds.




we also enjoyed our own "cirque de soleil" show




good food, great music, wonderful people.



                                              - japol  orona




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kingpin wins

Monday, January 2, 2012 0 comments

Christmas is the only time of year when no foreign films are shown in the cinema house to give way for MMFF (Metro Manila Film festival) . It’s the time of year when Filipinos watch more than one motion picture in a day.


Only one film caught my attention: MANILA KINGPIN: The Asiong Salonga Story.

It is about the life and times of Tondo’s notorious gang leader who ruled from the late 1940s until his untimely death in 1951, at age 27.

The idea of black and white film on the big screen aroused my curiosity. I enjoyed watching it. Great editing, cinematography and musical score

My favorite scenes were the kalesa chase, gangman in a bicycle while gun shooting and the gunfight highlighted with background music of “Tears for Fears’ Mad World.

































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“cousins by blood - friends by choice”

Saturday, August 27, 2011 2 comments

when somebody is celebrating a birthday, we extend greetings and say so many good things about the person.  the cliché … “ it’s the thought that counts”   is totally true. we need not buy and give something expensive. what matters is we remember that someone and we  show appreciation. 

it’s my cousin shiela’s birthday. her FB wall is already full of good wishes.  it only shows she is much loved. i definitely would like to say a few things about her.  to her friends, i would like to share with you the shiela I know…


 
SHIELA is … “a supportive wife” and a “loving mother”
however, she is …
          -not a good cook and doesn’t cook at all.
          -doesn’t do any household chores
nevertheless
          -whatever her hubby does, she gives her backing all the way. talk about the marathon/ cycling tour/ and soon… triathlon. she is one big fan of her husband.
          -a cool mom: she reaches out to her teen-age daughters. she finds time and bonds with them. knows the latest trends: she’s got a collection of “the twilight saga” , “high school musical” and “glee” .  she also enjoys the music of bruno mars, katie perry, neyo, lady gaga and the like. (check the cd’s on her car). it’s her way of showing she understands her daughters and is willing to support them the best possible way she can.



                                                                                                                               


*SHIELA is more than just a cousin.

she is a good friend.
we enjoy doing things together like:
-eat out
-watch movies/ stage plays / concerts
-travel (singapore/ boracay, palawan, la union)
(*all expenses paid)

she is a fitness and diet guru.

-she introduced me into the world of “running”   -she always watches my weight and reminds me to cut down on calories
-she tells me when I’m fat and tell it to me flat on my face.
-she doesn’t believe me when I shout out: “i’m 5 pounds lighter” on FB. she wants proof in weight and scale moreover she  schedules a “date lunch out”  to see  me in flesh.




my dear cousin shiela . . .
we have come a long way. we grew, we matured. we shared precious time together and we will share more.  we understood life better. there is no dull moment with you. (because i always do the talking). you sure know how to show love, not by saying it but by showing it. i totally feel it...you deserve everything that you have right now because you are a good person inside and out.

 i wanna thank you:
-for sharing your family with me
-for treating me like your real brother.
-for being a good friend


HAPPY BIRTHDAY…!
may GOD continue to shower you and your family with more blessings. I wish you happiness, good health, peace and prosperity.

“cousins are many. best friends are few. what a rare delight to find both in you"
























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