North Luzon Invasion

Laoag-Pagudpud-Vigan Trip


November 30 - December 3, 2007


Attendees: Rose, Millet, Chickie, Mace, Niña, Tin, Kate


Tin, Niña and me opted for the long road to Ilocos, while the other four flew there via Cebu Pacific. The three road trippers (Tin, Niña and me) rode Fariñas transit; chose the daytrip, so the estimated time of arrival to Laoag City was at around 10:00-11:00pm.


After the gruelling 13hours or so bus ride from Manila to Laoag City, finally we set foot. Our service ride was already waiting for us and since we missed our dinner, we had a stop over first to a very reliable 24hour MCDO food chain, bought out take outs and then we headed to our hotel. Funny to learn that we were the only visitor in the hotel at that time. We had the hotel all by ourselves (ang saya!). Since, the three of us were tired from the very long, and i mean LONG road trip, we retired early so that we can get up early and start our escapade early on.


First day. Call time was 7-8am. Dapat by 8am, we already ate our breakfast. Iteneray was Pagudpud, Bangui Wind Mills, and the very famous Lighthouse. With our sunblock on, we headed out for the local ride going to Pagudpud. The group opted to do a back-packing style of traveling around the Ilocos Region, choosing to ride the tricycles, jeepneys and buses rather than renting a private van to take us around. Hoping to the mini bus going to Pagudpud with tons of photos taken. We hit a little bump on the road...the mini bus we took had an engine malfunction that we have to wait for the mechanic to get it fixed. So that made a toll on our timeline.

...to be continued

Doing Things

“Even if I do things the right way, some would still be unsatisfied, some will not appreciate what I say and what I do, and there would always be people who would let me down too. But for as long as I speak honestly from the heart I know I’ll be fine. This is not a perfect world or a perfect life. Life is almost always unfair, but life loves the person who dares to live it.”

- Got this via SMS from a friend. The first time I read this, it hit the core. Damn! It was right! As if no matter what we do here in our life, still people would judge us for what they can see from the outside. If you’re confident enough, they would say you’re self-absorb; if you’re too shy, they would say you’re having a low self-esteem. So, where do you stand here?
At this point, I can say we can’t blame each other and ourselves. Each of us puts to much pressure on life and how to live it. And the end result is this: unsatisfied people.

revalida kaboom!

cramming!

pretending to be a student again

doing this for the love of Bong Osorio and Aris Estrella

for the love of commercial

for the love of advertising

how i miss my advertising class with Aris and Bong

friday night stake-out at robert's place sa QC

walang tulugan (mala master showman)

minsan walang liguan (hahaha)

DVD nights, bago ang work (before)

ngaun, internet (friendster, multiply) bago simulan ang work!

minsan pain in the ass, minsan hot ass! (wahahaha)

pains and joys in an advertising world!

Excited for Davao

I am going to Davao (yehey!). Even if I'll be there as part of my work, still I am excited, because this is my first time to go there! yahoo!

reinventing

As time goes by, the more I learn about my self. I discover a lot of things about my self - my capabilities, my strength and my weaknesses. And I think I can use these to my advantage.


Eto na naman ako, doing my regular "soul searching" i realized na ayaw ko maging forever employee. I just really need to step up to the game. I don't know how, but I must find a way to go beyond the realms of being in the work force. Para naman diba, at least I can say when the time comes at kapag nag look back ako sa buhay ko, I'll be proud to say na i did something in my life.

careless

I thought I had everything under control. As in lahat is smooth sailing around me. I admit naman na I have my share of shortcomings, but I've learned to cover it up nicely. Hindi ko lang talaga ma-gets what happened today. I know, here I am bursting with anger and frustration again, pero kasi naman, hanggang kailan ako ganito. I didn't know what I've did wrong or nagkulang ba ako sa pagtuturo. As far as I know, I've laid all the things na alam ko. Pero, I see minimal improvements of the people who supposedly will be replacing me with my current position. Still as of the moment, i can't rely to them...

AA - 27th Anniversary na!

ARTISTANG ARTLETS -ang Samahang pang-Teatro ng Pakultad ng Sining at Kultura ng Unibersidad ng Santo Tomas!

Ito ang pamilyang kinabilangan ko sa loob ng apat na taong pamamamalagi ko sa AB bilang communication arts student at ito pa rin ang pamilyang kinabibilangan ko kahit na ako ay graduate na. Ika nga nila, "once an AA, always an AA". Naka-ukit na ang pangalan ng samahang ito sa aming mga pagkatao.

Ito rin ang samahang nagbigay sa akin ng oportunindad upang ipamalas ko sa ibang tao ang angking talento sa pag arte. Ang samahang nagbigay sa akin ng lakas ng pagkakataon na mag hatid kasiyahan sa aming tagapanood.

Nagsimula ako sa samahang ito bilang "apprentice" kung saan kami ay sinasanay sa iba't ibang mukha ng teatro. Naranasan ko nang maging stage manager, props custodian, set master, custome mistress, artista, stage hands, at kung ano ano pa. Dito ko napatunayan kung hanggang saan ang kayang kong gawin bilang tao.

At ngayon, sa kasaluyukang propesyon ko, masasabi kong nakatulong ng malaki ang mga karanasan ko samahang pang-teatro ng Artistang Artlets. Hinubog nito ang aking pagkatao at tinulungan nito sa halos lahat ng aspeto ng aking buhay.

Sa Artistang Artlets, Mabuhay Tayong lahat!

Passion ABbreviated!

Transformers, the movie

we (my sister and i) watched the block screening of transformers (courtesy of mellow94.7, thanks nante!). the movie experience was superb! from start to end, there was no dull moment. as you watched it, sure you will be glued that you wouldn't want to take off your eyes even in a split second.

MOVIE BITS
Synopsis: Our world will be transformed when two races of robots--the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons (which are able to change into a variety of objects, including cars, trucks, planes and other technological creations)--make Earth their final battleground. As the forces of evil seek the key to ultimate power, our last chance for survival rests in the hands of young Sam Witwicky.

Characters:(Autobots)

• Optimus Prime - leader of the Autobots. His mottos were: "Freedom is the right of all sentient beings." and "No sacrifice is too great in the service of freedom." he is the perfect personification of stregth, courage and integrity. transforms in a cab over semi truck.
• Bumblebee - referred to as the "little brother". loves to make friends with humans. a reliable messenger and spy. converts into a camaro chevrolet.
• Jazz - epitome of style and slick moves. as the name suggests, he is ver self-possessed and calm. Loves to dig information about human culture. transforms into modified solstice.
• Ironhide - toughest among the robots. referred to as the "cold steel fist". transforms as the modified gmc topkick 6500.

(Decepticons)

• Megatron - leader of the decepticons. would stop at nothing to establish his empire.
• Barricade - born hunter. tooks form of a police car. transforms as a mustang.
• Starscream - has delusions of granduer. transforms to F-22. dreams to overthrow megatron as the leader of deceptions but is coward enough not to do it.
• Blackout - have delights wtih destruction. Transforms as a military helicopter.

(Human)

• Sam Witwicky - grandson of the person who discovered megatron and the cube long time ago. He is the one who could help the autobots retrieve the cube.

The Movie Experience


As the story grew before your eyes, you'll be wanting more. The story was well adapted and the build up was great. Animation wise, the robots were almost real, however there is slight difference from the animation itself, but never the less it passed beyond expectations. The sight of cars used in the movie were gorgeous. Musical scoring were very entertaining and fits the storyline, especially when sam is trying to hook up with mikaela. elements of the movie are well entertwined. Fights scene among robot-human are very well made and executed. all over the movie, you would laugh, will be in awe, fall in love and touched by the union of robot race and human race.

over-all the movie is a must see.

End of the month rush

Once again, it's end of the month. We are in such a rush again. Oh what's new about it. It's been our routine (here at the office) that during these times, we normally go home very late (wee hours of the day). Reason, we need to prepare the monthly corporate presentation for our client. There is nothing we can do about this. We are being paid to do this stuff once a month. I know the work is kind of monotonous but what else we can do? This is the reason why we are hired anyway.

Cheezy and Sleezy

Thought this was the modern age. I can’t believe that pick-up lines are still rampant even via text messages! (OMG, modern gadget but very ancient way) I came across to a friend at work, showed me a text message that really blew me off and made my laugh out loud (names and the pick up lines are undisclosed to protect their reputation, but I know if you come across this entry, you’ll know who you are, bwahahaha). It was really fun and nice to be used as a teaser. As their so called “teasing” affair grew, the more it became … (I’m lost for words, for I really can’t define it!)

Oh well, I must admit, I’m also guilty of being so “cheezy” at times, especially if my significant beau and I joke around. Not only I am guilty, i think most of us do went to this stage even once in our lifetime :)


PERO! to use the cheezy line it via text messages, was too much. argh, can't even continue this...

Transformers History

TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 1 - 1984
A world where things are not as they seem... TRANSFORMERS brand history begins this year, as Hasbro releases the very first robot-to-vehicle figures. The first wave of toys introduces the heroic AUTOBOT vehicles, which make their debut as small, easy-to-convert "minicars." Next come the DECEPTICON figures, which have a slightly more difficult conversion. Subsequent figures are larger and more complex, but TRANSFORMERS fans are ready for the challenge!
Also:

• The TRANSFORMERS' first animated TV series hits the airwaves! Now kids can get their fix of TRANSFORMERS excitement every weekend. The show quickly becomes one of the most popular kids' shows of the year and eventually expands to a five-day-a-week schedule. Kids everywhere re-cap the action of each episode with their friends at school the next day!
• Kids can read about their favorite action heroes too, when Marvel Comics publishes the very first TRANSFORMERS comic book. Originally intended as a four-issue "mini series," the comic books are so popular that Marvel immediately makes plans for more; the series eventually grows to 80 issues.
• Other figures released this year: the DECEPTICON jets, including the wildly popular STARSCREAM jet; OPTIMUS PRIME, the semi-truck leader of the AUTOBOTS; the MEGATRON robot, leader of the DECEPTICONS; and the DECEPTICON SOUNDWAVE, a robot that converts into a cassette recorder.

TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 1 - 1985
By now TRANSFORMERS are one of the hottest toys on the market. For those who haven't jumped on board the bandwagon yet, Hasbro re-releases all the figures from the previous year. Fans look forward to the introduction of several new characters, including the CONSTRUCTICONS construction vehicles, a team of six DECEPTICONS that turn into individual robots and combine to form DEVASTATOR, a larger robot. This is the first of many "merge group" TRANSFORMERS (figures that combine to form a larger one).

• The first mail-order TRANSFORMERS are offered. Fans clip "robot points" from product packaging and fill out a form to order the Omnibots, reinforcement warriors from Cybertron; the S.T.A.R.S. Command Center playset; and the AUTOBOT Warrior emblem watch. Other mail-away offers include the DECEPTICON triple threat, Reflector figure, as well as classic TRANSFORMERS reissue toys.
• Another TRANSFORMERS trend begins with the introduction of the TRIPLE CHANGERS - DECEPTICON figures with three modes of change. Over the years, as the figures become more complex, many TRANSFORMERS feature up to six different modes!
• The Insecticons, robots that turn into (you guessed it!) insects, make their debut, as well as the AUTOBOT JUMPSTARTERS figures. The JUMPSTARTERS feature pull-back motion - pull them back on the floor and let go, and they move forward and change into robots.
• Other figures released this year include the DINOBOTS, dinosaurs that change into robots; some of the most popular characters in this group are GRIMLOCK, SLUDGE and SWOOP dinos. Also hitting store shelves: SHOCKWAVE, the first electronic Transformer with lights and sound.

TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 1 - 1986
Hasbro treats kids and collectors to more than 50 new figures. And if that weren't enough, TRANSFORMERS: The Movie hits the big screen and is a huge hit with fans across the country. The movie prompts the release of several new figures, including the RODIMUS PRIME and ULTRA MAGNUS robots.

Several merge groups are released this year, including sets in which one figure becomes the body of a larger robot, with the other figures becoming the arms and legs. The very first AUTOBOT merge group is the AERIALBOTS, figures that can combine to form SUPERION, a larger robot. Also released were the STUNTICONS, COMBATICONS, PREDACONS and PROTECTOBOTS merge groups.
New electronic figures include TRYPTICON, the battle station; SKY LYNX, the space shuttle; and the robot GALVATRON, who, in the movie, takes over command of the DECEPTICON army.

TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 1 - 1987
Another banner year for TRANSFORMERS, marked by the introduction of two new lines - TARGETMASTERS and HEADMASTERS. TARGETMASTERS are humanoid creatures who turn into the robot's weapon; HEADMASTERS are vehicle pilots who become the head of the robot. Even better, by joining the head and body of the robot you get a display panel on the robot's chest with its vital stats - speed, strength and intelligence.

The biggest TRANSFORMERS figure ever made is, in fact, a HEADMASTER. FORTRESS MAXIMUS, an awesome two-foot-tall figure can turn into a battle station and an entire city!

• Also released this year: MONSTERBOTS, monsters which emit sparks when you push a button; and Sixshot, the first TRANSFORMERS figure with six modes of change!
• The final season of the U.S. "Generation 1" animated series, The Rebirth, airs in the fall as a three-part story detailing the adventures of the HEADMASTERS and TARGETMASTERS. The epic ends with the banishment of the DECEPTICONS and a new golden age of Cybertron.

TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 1 - 1988
This year welcomes even more fresh ideas from the TRANSFORMERS line. A twist on the TARGETMASTERS/HEADMASTERS theme arrives with POWERMASTERS - robots whose humanoid cohorts become their engine in vehicle mode. Another big hit is the PRETENDERS - figures with organic outer "shells" that hide the robot inside. The shells can be human (AUTOBOTS) or monsters (DECEPTICONS). With the arrival of PRETENDER BEASTS, all the robots are contained within the shell of large animals.


TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 1 - 1989
When you've got a toy this big, sometimes you've got to - think small. That's what Hasbro does this year with the introduction of the MICROMASTERS line of miniature TRANSFORMERS. First out of the gate are MICROMASTERS PATROLS, followed by MICROMASTERS TRANSPORTS and MICROMASTERS STATIONS, playsets designed specifically for this line. In keeping with the extremely collectible MICROMASTERS characters, each playset can be linked via a system of ramps to create and customize an incredible MICROMASTERS city!
Also released this year are PRETENDERS Classics, featuring the triumphant return of GRIMLOCK, JAZZ, BUMBLEBEE and STARSCREAM figures. Overall, however, fewer figures are released than in previous years.

TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 1 - 1990
A whole new line called ACTION MASTERS makes its appearance - these are articulated action figures based on TRANSFORMERS characters both old and new. OPTIMUS PRIME has brought back an experimental form of energy called Nucleon to super-fuel his troops with incredible powers. The DECEPTICONS steal this resource and the battle rages anew. But this energy source comes with a price - it makes the TRANSFORMERS robots unable to change! That power is given instead to their weapons and assistant drones.
More MICROMASTER figures are released, including MICROMASTERS COMBINERS, an interconnecting series of micro-vehicles.

But all good things must come to an end, and so it is with the first generation of TRANSFORMERS figures; 1990 is their last year of production.


TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 2 - 1992-1995
They're back! After two years, TRANSFORMERS re-emerge with Generation II figures. While some of these figures are re-releases of older figures with new paint jobs, there are plenty of new characters as well. And some special features, too: the new OPTIMUS PRIME comes with electronic sounds and phrases; the small AUTOBOT Cars and DECEPTICON Jets come with engines that serve as weapons in robot mode; and Color-Changing Cars do just that - they change color when you dip them in water!

The animated TV show, complete with computerized enhancements, returns to the airwaves and creates excitement for the next generation of figures. Also hitting the stores is a new 12-issue comic book series, in which the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS team up to fight a hoard of Cybertronian villains, as well as a mysterious galactic entity bent on absorbing everything in its path!

Also released: Laser OPTIMUS PRIME, a large figure with light-up weapons and air-powered rocket launchers.


TRANSFORMERS BEAST WARS - 1996-1999
Talk about a comeback! TRANSFORMERS is riding high again with the introduction of the BEAST WARS line. The idea is that the TRANSFORMERS are stranded back in the past - on Earth. Back then, the story goes, Earth was full of Energon, a substance that causes the TRANSFORMERS to overload their circuits. To avoid this, they have to assume beast forms. In this incarnation, the MAXIMALS (descendants of the AUTOBOTS) battle the PREDACONS (descendants of the DECEPTICONS). The heroic OPTIMUS PRIMAL, a gorilla, leads his crew against MEGATRON, a tyrannosaurus rex who eventually evolves into a terrifying dragon! With the help of an awesome new animated TV series, the BEAST WARS are an instant smash hit!

A milestone in TRANSFORMERS history is marked in 1996 with the debut of the BLACKARACHNIA figure, the first mass-produced female Transformer!
In 1998, the BEAST WARS line gets a twist with the introduction of the FUZORS and TRANSMETALS figures. FUZORS are robots whose beast modes are a combination of two different animals. The story behind the TRANSMETALS is that the TRANSFORMERS develop metal superstructures after an energy wave hits Earth.


TRANSFORMERS BEAST MACHINES - 2000-2001
A MAXIMAL's work is never done! In 2000, the BEAST MACHINES line of figures opens a new chapter in TRANSFORMERS history. Having won the BEAST WARS, the MAXIMALS robots return to the Cybertron of the future; but upon their arrival, they're attacked by the VEHICONS, MEGATRON's vehicle army, which has enslaved their home planet. The VEHICONS hit the store shelves along with many more Maximal figures in new, sleekly styled configurations.

The MAXIMALS' heroic struggle to free their planet continues into the following year with the release of BEAST MACHINES Battle for the Spark, a line of figures whose action features are activated by pressing a spark crystal. The 24-episode Battle for the Spark series concludes in spectacular fashion, with a duel between OPTIMUS PRIMAL and MEGATRON.


TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE - 2001-2002
But of course, the struggle between good and evil never ends, and this classic conflict continues with the return of the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS! A new animated series returns the action to Earth in the near future; MEGATRON and his evil cohorts arrive with only one goal in mind - destruction! But hidden in the guise of vehicles is a powerful force of goodness determined to defeat the DECEPTICONS and protect the planet - the heroic AUTOBOTS!
The ROBOTS IN DISGUISE line also marks the return of the recognizable vehicle to robot mode change that made the TRANSFORMERS brand so popular in the '80's. This TRANSFORMERS fantasy adds to the possibility that any car on the road, car transport on the highway or fire truck in the station could be a real robot in disguise. The wildly popular line includes COMBINERS, figures that combine together to form larger robots. The figures come in several different themes, including military, construction and trains.
Some of the figures released this year include MEGATRON, with 6 modes; AUTOBOT brothers SIDE BURN, PROWL and X-BRAWN; Military, Construction and Train COMBINERS; and the awesome electronic OPTIMUS PRIME Fire Truck and ULTRA MAGNUS Car Transport, which combine to form OMEGA PRIME, a massive robot!


TRANSFORMERS ARMADA - 2002
TRANSFORMERS may be back to basics, but there's always something new in store, too! A new 52-episode animated series debuts and puts a new twist on the age-old AUTOBOT/DECEPTICON conflict: the discovery of a mysterious lost race of TRANSFORMERS - the MINI-CON robots. These smaller robots, when partnered with larger TRANSFORMERS, give them increased powers and skills. Whoever controls the MINI-CON warriors will be virtually invincible - and both the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS are determined to capture this robotic race!

Following the lead of the TV series, the TRANSFORMERS ARMADA figures debut this fall. Each figure comes with its own MINI-CON, which unlocks secret battle features when attached to the larger robot!

Some of the figures released this year include the STREET ACTION MINI-CON TEAM; HOT SHOT, the heroic AUTOBOT sports car, with MINI-CON helicopter JOLT; STARSCREAM, the DECEPTICON jet, with MINI-CON race car SWINDLE; and an awesome MEGATRON tank that can carry up to 10 MINI-CON figures!

Also available: OPTIMUS PRIME! He's back as a semi-truck - but unlike any you've ever seen before! When the cab of the truck is changed into a robot, the trailer automatically opens up into a MINI-CON super base station, complete with lights, sounds, projectiles, launching ramps and gun stations for MINI-CON figures! Create Super OPTIMUS PRIME - change the robot into an upper body form and the base station raises up to become legs all by itself! Combine the 2 parts together to make Super OPTIMUS PRIME, one of the biggest and baddest robots ever!

For the die-hard collector fans out there, Hasbro has plans to re-issue some of the most popular toys from the Generation 1 collection as exclusives at Toys R Us. Plans are in the works to re-issue the G1 OPTIMUS PRIME semi-truck, the G1 ULTRA MAGNUS car carrier and the G1 RODIMUS MAJOR sportscar, or the robot formerly known as Hot Rod. Also, be sure to keep an eye out for a few more G1's in the near future. You just never know what will hit the stores next!

But wait, there's more! Dreamwave Comics releases a new wave of Generation I comics, as well as a TRANSFORMERS ARMADA series. Clearly, the TRANSFORMERS brand is just as popular today as it was the first year it was released!


TRANSFORMERS ENERGON - 2003-2004
The thrilling climax of the cartoon TRANSFORMERS:ARMADA revealed a sinister threat first introduced to audiences of TRANSFORMERS: The Movie back in 1986: UNICRON! This planet-sized villain, thought dead at the end of TRANSFORMERS: ARMADA, returns at the beginning of TRANSFORMERS:ENERGON in a weakened state, ready for revenge against the AUTOBOTS. Aided by the mysteriously sinister ALPHA QUINTESSON, he recruits a team of DECEPTICON warriors to whom he grants HYPER-POWERS to help restore him to full strength. Only OPTIMUS PRIME senses the coming danger to the AUTOBOTS, the TRANSFORMERS' home planet of CYBERTRON, and the planet Earth.

On the heels of the popular cartoon series and the continued success of the Dreamwave comics, TRANSFORMERS:ENERGON combines all of the elements that fans have come to expect from the TRANSFORMERS brand: great designs, engaging play features and a new chapter of TRANSFORMERS lore.

• Both young and old fans alike are treated to a toy some have waited twenty years for… a UNICRON action figure that stands 16 inches tall, features electronic lights and sounds and changes from planet to robot!
• Both AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON figures in this line have unique features: the AUTOBOT figures can combine with one another, and DECEPTICON figures have awesome HYPER-POWER modes.
• Hasbro introduces incredibly detailed toys based on classic Generation One characters-the TRANSFORMERS ALTERNATORS! At a uniform 1:24 scale, these figures have exceptional, hyper-realistic licensed car modes.
• The year 2003 heralds the release of 20th ANNIVERSARY OPTIMUS PRIME! This massive figure changes between semi-cab and robot and is partly made from die-cast metal just like the toys of the '80s. It comes with multiple accessories and features unprecedented articulation and intricate detail.

TRANSFORMERS CYBERTRON - 2005-2006
As the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons raged through ARMADA and ENERGON, the dark power of UNICRON grew ever stronger. As the valiant AUTOBOTS defeated the dark god, an anomaly in space was revealed - a massive and destructive Black Hole! So opens the saga of TRANSFORMERS: CYBERTRON! Realizing that all would be lost, OPTIMUS PRIME has all of the AUTOBOTS leave their home world CYBERTRON to hide on Earth. As he is about to depart with his troops, a mysterious AUTOBOT named VECTOR PRIME arrives from outside of the time-space continuum.
VECTOR PRIME warns of the impending destruction that the Black Hole will create if the AUTOBOTS do not join together to find the 4 lost CYBER PLANET KEYS that will awaken PRIMUS the CREATOR! An intergalactic scavenger hunt ensues as the AUTOBOTS led by OPTIMUS PRIME, VECTOR PRIME, JEFTIRE, HOT SHOT and the rest of the team explore lost Transformers worlds! They find VELOCITRON, home of OVERRIDE and the first CYBER PLANET KEY, and then travel to the JUNGLE PLANET where they meet SCOURGE and discover the second CYBER PLANET KEY. Their next stop is Earth where they find the third CYBER PLANET KEY and some new allies like EVAC. Finally, the heroes travel to GIGANTION, the Giant Planet to acquire the last CYBER PLANET KEY and enlist the aid of METROPLEX!
This journey is not all fun and games, though! Hot on the heels of the heroic AUTOBOTS are MEGATRON and his DECEPTICON forces! The evil MEGATRON is out to capture the CYBER PLANET KEYS for himself and use them to rebuild the universe from the ground up in his own twisted image! Will the AUTOBOTS find all the CYBER PLANET KEYS, defeat the DECEPTICONS and be able to save the universe from the Black Hole? Find out in TRANSFORMERS: CYBERTRON!
Fifty-two TRANSFORMERS: CYBERTRON episodes aired from 2005-2006 and are the newest and most exciting chapter in the TRANSFORMERS universe! Filled with action and adventure, this new segment of the TRANSFORMERS brand is poised to go down in history as one of the most inventive yet!
Every AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON figure in the TRANSFORMERS: CYBERTRON line has an amazing new feature - a CYBER PLANET KEY! Using this amazing Key, each figure has the power to unlock a special power-up feature like flip-out cannons or swords, or launching missiles and super-charged engine boosters!
(www.transformers.com)

Jealousy

when jealousy clouds you, it defies your reasoning
listening is not an option...
doing things on your own way,
even if it means of stepping on other people

when jealosy clouds you, it tears you apart
it eats you alive

brings down your fortress
swallowing you entirely into darkness

when jealousy creeps into your heart
you fall apart
mind is running, ruining
you are breaking

drowning into fitfull of jealosy
that in the end
you realize,
nothing is left within you.

(09.01.06)

Smile

Behind the smile,
Is a stricken soul
Behind the smile,
Is a jagged mind

A smile
That covers everything
Every little thing that
You want to hide from all

A beautiful expression
But full of contradiction

AND All I just have to do is SMILE

(03.08.06)

Every step of the way

In every step of the way
You and I are always together
In every road to we take
You and I walk hand and hand together

For every up, we have downs
For every sorrow, we have joy
We always work as one
We are always together

In every step of the way
We are one.
In every crossroad we take
We face side by side

No one falls behind
No one is left behind
As long we are there
In every step of the way

(09.22.06)

Wyeth Buzz

Its been all over the news, almost a week now. The Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) ordered Wyeth Philippines to pull-out certain number (about 2 million cans) of baby formula milks from the market; the formula milks manufactured from May 23 to July 26 2006. The products affected here were Bona, Promil Kid, Promil and Progress Gold. It was said that these formula milks were "contaminated" (this was the adjective used to describe the situation via TV) due to rust and molds found in their cans that may have been caused by the typhoon Milenyo during its stay in Wyeth's warehouse. As according to Wyeth, tests were conducted and it was proven and showed that the milk powder inside the affected can were not compromised and the integrity of the milk powder were maintained in its highest quality.

In addition to the news about these plague set upon Wyeth, a more intense drive to have the IRR passed at the senate.The recall order came the same day the Supreme Court is hearing an argument whether to allow health officials to imposed certain rules and regulations against advertisers as the claimed it to be aggressive that has many women to believe that infant formula milk is better than mother's milk. With the recent development, the campaign of various health and civic group organizations as regards to breastfeeding intensified. Various protests were done and an on going argument were being made left and right.

As a concerned citizen, it is very alarming; Since most of the babies raised now are accompanied by infant formula milks. However, it is good to know that Wyeth Philippines had taken the necessary steps to address the problem and to assure the public that the milk powder they are producing are safe and made of highest quality. Another thing, for the media people to cast news about something of the same manner, may it be cautious enough to use the words properly as according to its manner and form. Biased and untruthful news are not the core competence of the industry.

As a woman, it is better to keep in mind that breastmilk is still thebest for babies upon birth up to two years and beyond so long as the mother carries milk and is willing to give it to her offspring. It is nothing but normal for the health and civic group organizations to gear up its campaign but let us bear in mind that not all mothers who gave birth to a child is able and willing to give out its milk. Special cases come across the birth-feeding stage that having an infant formula milk is the next best thing. And let us be reminded that eventhough there have been constant reminders about the benefits of breastfeeding, at the end of the day, it is the woman's option to breastfed or not.

Real Girl - Mutya Buena

If I had one chance to

In my life again

I wouldn't make no changes

Now or way back when (yeah)

And if everything turns out

The way I hope it goes

But I cant wait to find out

What it is that God knows

But I don't wanna think about

What's gonna come around for me

I'll just take it day by day

'Cause it's the only way

To be the best that I can be

I never pretend to be something I'm not

You get what you see, when you see what I've got

We live in the real world,I'm just a real girl

I know exactly where I stand

And all I can do is be true to myself

I don't need permission from nobody else

'Cause this is the real world,

I'm not a little girl I know exactly who I am

And nothing's ever perfect

There's no guarantee

And if I knew the answers

It would put my mind at ease (no)

So I'll just keep on going

The way I've gone so far

And maybe I'll end up

Tryin' to catch a fallin star (yeah)

But I don't wanna think about

What's gonna come around for me

I'll just take it day by day

'Cause it's the only way

To be the best that I can be

I never pretend to be something

I'm notYou get what you see, when you see what I've got

We live in the real world, I'm just a real girl

I know exactly where I stand

And all I can do is be true to myself

I don't need permission from nobody else

'Cause this is the real world, I'm not a little girl

I know exactly who I am

Baby this is who I am

Don't need you to understand

'Cause everything is right where it should be

It wont be long til you know about me,

'Cause I don't give a...

Even when I'm out of love

'Cause everythings just how it should be

And it wont be long till you know about me

I never pretend to be something I'm not

You get what you see, when you see what I've got

We live in the real world, I'm just a real girl

I know exactly where I stand

And all I can do is be true to myself

I don't need permission from nobody else

'Cause this is the real world, I'm not a little girl

I know exactly who I am

I never pretend to be something I'm not

You get what you see, when you see what I've got

We live in the real world, I'm just a real girl

I know exactly where I stand

And all I can do is be true to myself
I don't need permission from nobody else
'Cause this is the real world, I'm not a little girl
I know exactly who I am