Sarah Geronimo " The Next One" Concert Experienced

Sarah Geronimo on stage

It was a fantastic concert last night which I really enjoyed with my cousin Toni. Our tickets is from general admission and sad to say that I had a bad experienced because somebody farted - geezzz!

With special guests Jay-r , Mark Baustista, Simon Wood and Jimmy Marquez . Thank you to all the sponsors specially Mr. Michael Wee and Mr. Bariles for the blog contest. Congratulations to all winners "5 reason why you should watch 'THE NEXT ONE' blog contest".

Basic Photography Workshop

My friend Ivy and I was fortunate to get a limited slot for Basic Photography Workshop conducted by Leonard Pe at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University, GSC last November 21, 2009.

I love taking pictures and I'd like to explore more about photography and the techniques. Since I am only amateur in photography, I was elated when I heard from Leonard that he will be conducting a workshop, since he is a professional and best photographer in town. I grabbed this opportunity. He tackled about Principles of Photography, Composition Techniques, Camera Operation, Post Processing Workflow, Rule of thirds and Practical Applications which I enjoyed a lot after the discussion. Afterwards, he asked us to submit our best and favorite photos we just captured for critics.

List of those who attended the workshop:

1. Orman Manansala 2. Ivy Juy Montemayor 3. Cidy Bascon 4.Ric Dumalay 5.Toots Lim 6.Raymond Lopez 7. Sherwin Nemaria 8.Prince Losaria 9.Ferdinand Mortejo 10.Brian Congson 11.Geraldine Cayabyab 12.Carolyn Tanudtanud 13.Tom Markinson Jo 14.Dazzle Anne Duterte 15.Maureen Kaye Duterte

Thanks to Kyawster and Sir Orman for the photos =)

Jlo Falls at AMAs on Stage

Jlo falls during her performance on Sunday during American Music Awards. While singing her new album 'Louboutins" with great outfit and dance steps. She climbed the steps using the dancers and jump off, that's when Jennifer Lopez landed on her butt instead of her feet. But she still continue her performance and had a quick recovery.

Here's the Video Link

BFF Meaning

What is BFF? It is abbreviation and acronym which is commonly use as Best Friends Forever. Here's a photo with my B.F.F. they are my great friends here in gensan. How about you? Do you have BFF?

Other BFF meaning are:

1. BoyFriend Forever
2. Books Found Fast
3. Best Freakin Friend
4. British Farming Forum
5. Best Foot Forward

Giacomino's Pizza

GIACOMINOS PIZZA is flavored as soon as you order it. So you get them freshly baked and deliciously hot, right out of the oven. They offer nothing but sumptous, innovative, pizza flavors to capture your taste. Discover sumptous pizza only in gensan the Giacominos Pizza located at East Asia Royale Hotel. They also offer other kind of food like chicken fillet, BBQ ribs, garlic cream spaghetti and a lot more. Ottima pizza and the chicken fillet is such a mouthwatering and my all time favorite.

from left : Halo-halo , chocolate moist cake and Ottima pizza

It so happen the group of Davao bloggers was also here in Gensan . It was a perfect time to have plurkfiesta celebrating the 10 years of Giacominos with them. Thanks to Avel Manansala the author of Gensan News Online who initiate the said plurkfiesta event.

Gensan Plurkers mingling with Davao Bloggers

SOCCSKSARGEN Bloggers Grand Eyeball

Last October 10, 2009 around 2 p.m. Mr. Avel Manansala aka Bariles organized the very first Soccsksargen Bloggers Grand Eyeball lat Robinson's Place fast food area. It was great and lots of freebies. Some bloggers from Marbel and Polomolok was able to come. For more photos visit here. ..

from left : Tammy, I and Liezl

SOX Bloggers at fast food area while waiting for the others to come.

Air Supply Concert Experienced

It was a great experienced for me to watch Air Supply concert specially when I had a chance to have a picture taking with them =)

Someone Who Believes In You

I was so elated when I heard Air Supply is coming to Gensan specially when Bariles the author of Gensan News Online Mag is having " What Air Supply Song Are You'? Blog Contest , it's difinitely "SOMEONE WHO BELIEVES IN YOU". I think this will be my chance to see Air Supply up close. The AIR SUPPLY CONCERT IN GENSAN will be on October 2, 2009. Thanks to the very generous Concert Producer Mr. Michael Wee the owner of GRAB A CRAB RESTAURANT and Coffee Club 101.

"Someone Who Believes In You" - this is the song that I can relate. These are the three paragraphs that I like most in this song:

When there's a dark storm in your horizon
And you think you can't get through it
Just put your hand in my hand
And I'll show you how to do it

When the future looks uncertain
You can count on me to be there
And when your heart and soul are hurtin'
Just look and you will see me there

Just follow where I lead
I'll give you what you need
A love that's always
And someone who believes in you

When I was a kid I liked Air Supply's songs. The first time I heard their music was when my father bought a concert video in abroad. We watch it on betamax with relatives and that was the moment I was enthused about their songs. It was the first band I've ever known during my childhood years. It was also a memorable night for me while watching the video because my father caught me thumb sucking, he put hot chilli on my thumb. That was my last thumb sucking I ever had.

Everything in life happens for a reason. I've experienced a lot of ups and downs in life. I remembered during my childhood years I can say that I lived a wonderful life. Life is like a wheel. One day, some circumtances happened. The life that I used to have was gone. I was shocked of course. But what can I do? Life must go on. Our lifestyles changed which I'm not used to it.

Life was really hard that time for me, so many adjustments must be done. Sometimes I asked God, '"Why us? Why my family? ". As time goes by, my questions has been answered. As I look the entire picture, there was always a purpose for all . Those were the misery, happy and very special times for me. I've learned what really life is. It's not always you were on top or down.

The line of this song catches my attention, reminds me that I believe that God and my family will always be there for me and I can rely on them. They give me strength to continue and be inspired to live a good life. When things get rough, I know whom I can turn to. I know whatever I do, they believe in my abilities. I believe that there's always light at the end of tunnel. God will lead me in the right path and I'll follow where he wants my place in this world. I know I am blessed and loved by God and I am not alone.

The Air Supply in Gensan Concert is a major production of Dreamwork Ventures Inc.'s Platinum Concert Series 2009, in the cooperation with the City Government of Gensan, the Gensan City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. , ABS-CBN. Other partner are Grab a Crab Restaurant, MISO Hardware, San Miguel Corporation, Coca Cola Bottlers Inc., East Asia Royale Hotel, Coffee Dream, Giacominos, NY Fries and Dips, Gaisano Mall of Gensan and Gregoria Printing Press.

Cars you could hardly get

Toyota Prius

Planning to get a car? Well, if you have budget and would like to own a car why not choose to this top five hardest cars to get:

Balloons for Bridal Shower

It was August 22, 2009 I had another Balloons Arrangement for Kiting's bridal shower around 7 pm at Royal Hotel room. It was a surprised party prepared by her classmates since elementary who became her confidante. Right after reading the program it giggles me because of the brilliant ideas they had. I like the games, favors , themes and a lot more they prepared.This group of gals I've seen them as they grown up.

For Kiting, I'm wishing you a lifetime blissful marriage ...

Leaping into the air

Lets admit that it was nice to have a jump shot photos. Specially that digital cameras getting affordable which we can enjoy taking bunch of photos. Most of the time it took many clicks before we achieved the perfect leaps into the air. The best part of it after seeing the result which are the facial expressions and different style of leaping. No more simple jumping up, that is so passe. Let's be creative. Here's my collections and vivid memories of jumpshots that can be cherished for a lifetime... Do you also have a jump shot photos?

Jump Shot at Camp Sabros June 2009

Jump Shot at Pearl Farm Beach Resort, Davao City July 2009

Eden Natures Park, Davao May 2008

Gensan Bloggers jumpshot at Oval Plaza , General Santos City

Ashley Greene Scandal Photos

A 22 year old Ashley Greene nude pictures one of the Twilight New Moon starlet played as Alice Cullen, her scandal photos is spreading in the blogosphere but had now been removed by the request of Ashley’s attorney. It was only yesterday that the nude photos has been on the top search. The question is? Who uploaded that photo online?

Clerks 2

Clerks 2 DVD trailer. The plot is very simple which makes it wonderful.

Madonna Biceps Photos shocked me because of her veins. Maybe because she have a very low fat that is why her veins pop. But on the other half we are just human our beauty will fade away. In fairness to Madonna her face doesn't look like her age. She's still young looking. According to Tracy Anderson her personnel trainer, Madonna works out 2 hours a day and drinks coconut water to make her energy high level. I have few photos here, you will be the judge if what can you say to her biceps. We do love Madonna and consider as one of the best performer on stage.

Jim Johnson

Jim Johnson passed away on July 28, 2009 Tuesday afternoon at the age of 68. He was regarded as one of the NFL’s top defensive master mind. According to Eagles he was taking leave of absence from the team to undergo treatments due to his cancer.

Johnson was an exceptional coach, great mentor and leader. He touched the lives of so many people specially the Eagles Organization. For sure, many will gonna miss him and truly beloved by people surrounds him.

Mount Hood

Mount Hood a Volcanic Arc of northern Oregon. Multnomah Tribe called it Wy’east. Hot and dry days raised the fire risk. It is now prohibited for public cutting firewood. Even for those who have permit except for those industrial activities. Campfires are still allowed, forest officials informed campers to make the fire small and should be not left unattended. Campers held responsible for the cost if campfires escapes.

I was amazed by the photo and how beautiful for camping with family and friends. When was the last you had camping?

Jamal Bana Pictures

Jamal Bana, a 20 year old had been missing for months from his Minneapolis home. He is an engineering student. His parents has no idea where he is, until one day they received a call with a quick sentence " I'm in Somalia" ( The land they have fled). Seems like his been guarded. They think that their son was brainwashed and recruited to fight civil war between Somalia's government and Al-Shabaab. A friend told them to check on the internet last July 11. They saw a close up photo with full of blood from his head. Right now, his mother having a hard time coping on what happened. Here's a video from CNN.

Erin Andrews video link

Erin Andrews ESPN sports reporter violated her privacy and videotaped when she was undressing in her hotel room without her consent or knowledge. It has been now a popular in the internet search engine. Hackers grab this opportunity to take advantage. Some links claiming they have the video only to find out it is a computer virus. So you have to be careful clicking the links.

Erin's Lawyer made some actions already and those people behind this would be prosecuted by law.

For now, I have to be extra careful whenever I am in the Hotel. Who knows it might happen to me even though I'm a not celebrity..

Side A Band

I joined the SEO contest of Bariles for "Yaman Gensan 2009" with Side A Band All Hits Live in Gensan. Fortunately, I'm one of the top 5 lucky winners. Each winners will get Gold Tickets worth Php 1,000 and Gift Certificate worth Php 1,000 from Grab a Crab Restaurant and Coffee Club 101. Top one winner which was Leonard Pe received a voucher for an overnight stay at Tierra Montana Hotel. Other winners received two General Admission Tickets to the concert.

The awarding was held Coffee Club 101 with last July 15, 2009 around 2 p.m. . Thanks to Mr. Michael Wee ( owner of Grab a Crab Restaurant and Concert Producer) . The ABS- CBN of Gensan covered the said event by Sonny Sambrio and his crew..

How do they came up with top 5 winners? By using the google Philippines search engine results for the keyword, “YAMAN GENSAN 2009" at 12:01am of July 15, 2009. The search result rankings were verified twice by four people from different cities including Bariles to come up fairness in the result.

The Top 5 winners:
1. Leonard Pe
2. Ellaine Ugbaniel
3. Cidy Bascon aka RainCindy
4. Rosilie
5. Bunsoi

We all had a great time during the concert. We dance , took some photos and shout out loud. The crowd was carried away by their wonderful performance specially when Side A Band sang their all time hits " Forevermore" .



From left : Cidy , Avel Manansala aka Bariles, Leonard Pe, Lainy, Vilma
At the back : Mr. Michael Wee ( Concert Producer/Sponsor and Grab a Crab owner)
and Marc Wales ( Concert Marketing)


Receiving my Gift Certicate and Two Gold Tickets for Side A Band Concert

Side A BAnd on stage

At the backstage with Side A Band with Gensan Bloggers

My Friends start from left : Leng, Leny, Lai and I

Coffee Club 101

COZY... EXHILARATING....AFFORDABLE... FRIENDLY STAFF...That's how I describe Coffee Club 101. I love sipping tea , sometimes I can't help it but to try other flavors. I was at Coffee Club 101 the other night July 15, 2009 with my friends . I had my Jasmine tea and the rest had their coffee and chocolate cake. I remembered on the second day right after the grand opening I was there, after that it become my favorite crashing place. I ussually go there 4 to 5 times a week just to relax and chitchat with friends. .

Coffee Club 101 is located at Laurel East Avenue.

Telephone Numbers : (083) 553-5430, 553-4878, 301-0555.

Email: coffeeclub_101@yahoo.com

Emmy Nominations 2009 List

Finally, 61st Primetime Emmy Nominations were announced at Los Angeles, California, Thursday, July 16, 2009.

It's been categorized. For sure some would react ' Why the heck #$%^& ____ get nominated? I'll be more interested for the Drama Series award..