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Saturday, July 20, 2013

Paranormal TV Show: The Haunting Of

Do you like paranormal TV show? I am scared but, I like to watch anything that is paranormal. The Haunting Of is a documentary TV series on The Biography Channel that I watched for quiet sometime now. This TV show is hosted by Kim Russo, a psychic medium and each episodes/series tells the stories of different celebrities who agreed to tell their paranormal experiences. It is very interesting because it is a "spinoff of Celebrity Ghost Stories" .... for real. If you are a skeptic, it doesn't hurt to watch it don't you think?
It is a fascinating show and I like the host. You should check it out!

Thursday, February 7, 2013

My Destiny by Katharine Mcphee

Did you watch the second season of SMASH this week? If you missed it, you should mark your calendar for next week's episode and .... onward because this show is thrilling and full of superb talents in acting and the music is jaw-dropping (wink). Katharine Mcphee is one of my favorite lead characters in SMASH. I remember her as a contestant in 2006 of the Fox reality show American Idol. She was my favorite but became the runner up while Taylor Hicks was named American Idol in season 5. Anyway, here’s one of her beautiful songs that I love to listen.

MY DESTINY by KATHARINE MCPHEE

I have always dreamed of this
I'll admit that there was something I missed
Wondering if it is for real
Every mistake, every wrong turn
Every time I lost my way
Lead me to this moment of bliss tonight.

With you finally I can break free
With you it's all changing in my destiny
Dream come true, it's so funny now that I see
How different life turned out to be.

You were always by my side
That you believed in me was enough reason why
I didn't stop, didn't give up, even if I sometimes I lost hope
I did my best and I am blessed in life

With you finally I can break free
With you it's all changing in my destiny
Dream come true, it's so funny now that I see
How different life turned to be, yeah

Can I get any higher?
Tell me, does it get any stronger?
I owe it to you that I made it through
I never could have done it without you

With you (Finally I can break free)I can break free, yeah
It's all changing in my destiny
Dream come true, it's so funny now that I see
How different life turned out to be yeah
(Finally I can break free)
Oh, ‘cause of you it's all changing in my destiny
Dream come true, it's so funny now that I see
How different life turned out to be
I've realized that it's my destiny

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Visiting Hannibal, Missouri : The Place of Mark Twain

If you are a bookworm, you know who Samuel Langhorne Clemens is. He is known by his pen name Mark Twain, the American author and known for his novels: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer in 1876 and the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in 1885. I have read few pages of these novels when I was in College but, I never had the chance to sit down and finish both books.

Why he is the subject of my blog post today? Next week, we will be going to Missouri and Mark Twain grew up in Hannibal, Missouri. This place is the setting for Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. My brother-in-law who lives in Missouri suggested that we should visit Hannibal. There are numerous historical places to see in Hannibal and mostly, related to Mark twain and those he mentioned in his novel. I am excited to see where he grew up.

Friday, August 3, 2012

Gabby Douglas: Hair Bashing, Seriously?

She was just amazing! She made a record on Olympic Games 2012 being the first African-American and first woman of color in Olympic History to become an individual all-around champion. Gabrielle Douglas became the first American gymnast to win gold in both categories: Individual All-Around and Team Competitions in the same Olympics and take note, she's only 16 years old.I was so proud of her performance and she is just one petit lady with incredible athlete prowess. As I was watching the game, I was also busy with my Facebook chat and reading Twitter updates. Here comes the bashing of Gabby's hair from the "few" African-American who probably never accomplish anything in their lives. Seriously?The girl has just won an Olympic GOLD medal for crying out loud! I just admire her contagious smile; she's so confident in all her execution, amazingly poised and though her hair might not be perfect for "few" African-American so what? She made USA proud with her elegant performance in London Olympics. At 16, she accomplished more than most of us did! Enough with hair bashing, cheer and be proud of Gabby instead.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Some People Are Born Tactless

Just this week, I encountered a person who is tactless! I would not mind if I know her for so long but, I just met her as an acquaintance maybe three months ago. I was a bit reluctant to befriend her because she talk too much. There was a red flag when I was with her ONE TIME. She talk most of the time about the people she met and how miserable their life is. I do not like to listen to stories of people who cannot defend themselves. That was a red flag for me. Some people are born tactless, this maybe vague as a statement but, it means deeper than that and she was so tactless. This person did not respect anyone and she thought she was better than anyone else! It never occurred to her that what she said was insensitive. I wish her well but, I do not want to be associated with this type of personality. I smell trouble!

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Design Star Second Placer : Karl Sponholtz

Karl Sponholtz is the second placer of the HGTV's Season 6 Search for the next Design Star. He is 42 years old and studied Architecture at the University of Chicago. He was my favorite designer on their batch because I love his work. If he will pursue this profession, I think he will excel at it.When it comes to talent and ideas, Karl has it and I hope he will pursue his passion. Good luck Karl.

Shamcey Supsup : Miss Philippines

Brain and beauty, that's who she is. Shamcey Supsup, a graduate from University of the Philippines with the highest honours, got the 3rd Runner-Up during the Miss Universe Pageant 2011 at San Paulo Brazil. A graduate of Bachelor of Architecture at UP, hailed from General Santos City (Manny Pacquiao's hometown) is truly a remarkable person. During the Q & A portion, she answered her question with poise and conviction that she will not change her religion to marry someone she love. As a Catholic myself, her answer was totally powerful. It is part of our culture and religion is very important. CONGRATULATIONS SHAMCEY!
YOU MADE THE PHILIPPINES PROUD!

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Sarah Peacock

Being in the Church Choir in High School and Glee Club in College, music is my soul and I miss it in every waking moment of my life. My lifestyle now is different basically because of who I am associated with. That is why, when my husband and I visited FishLips Bar and Grill at Port Canaveral earlier, I was overwhelmed to see the lady with the guitar. When she started singing, she had that soulful voice, so relaxing that I could stay there for hours just listen to her music. Three tables were occupied inside the area where we are and later on was joined by a family of 5 but, the smoking area were so crowded.Her album was $15/each but, if you buy 2, you only pay $20. She had an awesome voice! Check her Website sarahpeacockmusic.com and you will hear her music. I know you will agree with me that she has the VOICE. Hubby and I agreed that she has a nice voice and a star in the making. We were just lucky to be there at the FishLips Waterfront Bar and Grill and was able to hear her music. It was her first stop for a series of concert tour all over the US. Lucky us huh! Do you have twitter? Check her out @StalkThePeacock. May you reach your dreams Sarah Peacock!

Monday, August 29, 2011

The Proposal

I am one of those Sandra Bullock fans who were mad upon knowing that her husband in real life was a big cheater. It broke my heart to learn how he treated her so badly. Anyway, I love all her movies because she is my favorite actress and she makes me laugh especially in The Proposal. The story is about Margaret Tate played by Sandra Bullock, a book editor who is a domineering boss of Andrew Paxton played by Ryan Reynolds.When she learns she's in danger of losing her visa status and being deported, Margaret Tate forces herself to her assistant, Andrew Paxton, to marry her. The director of this movie is Anne Fletcher who also directed the movie 27 Dresses. This is a romantic comedy movie that is why I love it. Also starring is Craig T. Nelson and Mary Steenburgen as Andrew's parents, and Betty White as the outspoken and clever Grandma Annie.Did you know that even if the setting of the movie is in Alaska, in real life, it was actually shoot in Rockport, Massachusetts? OMG! I want to visit that place. That's an awesome view!Oh by the way, did you know that before Sandra Bullock, this movie was turned down by my other favorite actress Julia Roberts? Yep! Okay, if you haven't watched this movie, watch it! Old movies are good to watch over and over again. Here are the characters of this movie: Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen, Betty White, Craig T. Nelson, Denis O'Hare, Oscar Nunez, Malin Akerman, Aasif Mandvi, and Niecy Nash.One more thing, since Sandra Bullock is already divorce and Ryan Reynolds is available; would it be nice if this two can work out in real life? I hope she will find her true love.

Friday, August 26, 2011

So Much Mourning

I saw these pictures awhile ago while watching the news on Fox. I googled dog nearby a casket and there, I snipped the pictures. This is a painful sight! I wonder what was it like when they are together and what was their daily routine.He is mourning and he is aware of what's going on. I met a dog back when I was in Mississippi. I was on the garden and he just came right at my back. He was bigger than me so; I was so afraid. When I look at his eyes, he was harmful and he tried to befriend me. He wanders the neighborhood everyday and he visit us all the time. One morning, I found out he got tricks, can crawl, roll over, and understood simple commands. My husband and I never really know where he came from but knowing his skills, a military man must own him one time.I just hope that this dog will have someone to love him as much as his previous buddy. This kind of dog is beautiful and very talented. God bless you doggie boy Haweye! Rest in Peace Officer Jon T. Tumilson of Iowa.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Facebook Matters

One of the advantages when you have a Facebook account is you get to know a person better, either good or bad :-) If you like them, you tend to praise them and click the like button. If you don't, you just ignore their wall post and the worst scenario, you un-friend them or they un-friend you LOL. Would you feel bad? Each person has their own reaction for that and it varies a lot. Some don't care and others take it as an insult and wanted to get even with the person.

If you feel the need to un-friend a person, JUST DO IT! Why keep someone in your list who doesn't give a damn about what you are saying? Or, they thought you are just trying to put yourself on a pedestal? If you knew that YOU make their LIFE miserable, just give them a favor, un-friend them. If they are envious about your daily activity, it doesn't give them any good, right? So, if you knew that YOU are the cause of their misery, just...un-friend them ...that way, it ends their agony, LOL!

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Officer Henwood's Final Act of Kindness

What are the chances of not being killed in a war zone? Life is too risky especially if you are in a tour of duty assigned in Iraq or Afghanistan. The picture below is Jeremy Henwood, a Captain in the Marine Corps Reserves, a 36 years old, served three tours of duty. He came back to US mainland safe and he served as a police officer for four years in San Diego Police Department.He was shot and killed last Aug.6, 2011. This incident gives us a lesson that no matter where we are, there is danger. He did not die in the hands of the enemy in Afghanistan or Iraq. He died here in the safe land of the US. When they traced back where he was, the most remarkable surveillance video was viewed! He was seen with a stranger boy going inside McDonald's and the final act of kindness was he bought him cookies! The boy was later interviewed that he approached Officer Henwood and asked for 10 cents. Officer Henwood asked him what he would do for 10 cents and he replied he would buy a cookie. The Officer said he will not give him 10 cents instead, he will buy him cookies. The boy further said that the Officer advised him with the importance of hard work since the boy told the officer that he wanted to become an NBA when he grow up. Less than 5 minutes later, 6 blocks from Mc Donalds, a suicidal man pulled on the side of Officer Henwood's car and shot him with a shotgun with NO REASONS at all. He was just at the wrong place at the wrong time. Officer Jeremy Henwood died at dawn time the next day. A good man , a good deed and the final act of kindness. May he rest in peace!

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Mailman is a Hero

In Florida, a mailman is a well respected and play an important part of the community where he's assigned. Happened this week, the mailman did his routine taking out mails and delivering new mails in each of the mailbox in a neighborhood. He noticed that a mailbox of an elderly woman who lives alone is full and it's not picked out for three days. He had a feeling that there's something wrong because working as a mailman in this neighborhood for so many years, he knows most of the people. This old lady would come out from the house the moment he walks away from the mailbox or hand him mails to send. What he did was knock on the door and he heard a moan so, he called 911. It was a lucky day for this elderly woman. She was found in the kitchen, hurt and lay there for two days. She was taken to the hospital and she is alright now. This is just one of the stories that gives us inspiration. Miracle of human survival in the odds of a situation. The man is a hero for saving the life of an elderly woman, right?

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Mom is my Inspiration

My mother is the greatest inspiration of my life! Before I left to the US, my mother had an eye surgery. It was minor cataract surgery but, it was not successful so, she went blind in the left eye. It was hard to leave her with that condition so I had to ask my cousin to accompany her 24/7. My mother is very religious. She's a member of Charismatic, Lord's Widow, Divine Mercy, and Legion of Mary.
Everyday we talk via Yahoo IM or Skype and thru my cellphone. I don't miss her that much because I can talk to her anytime I want. My mother is 70 years old this year, slim like me. My only wish for her is that she will live longer until our dreams will be realized. Praying that she will come visit me here soon, together with my brother as her companion. I am hoping they could stay for 3 months with me so we can have a bonding moment. Mao nia akong tampo sa kinabuhi karong semanaha, ang akong MAMA.Salamat sa kanunay nga pagbisita ha.

Monday, May 16, 2011

American Idol 2011: Final Three

This is the 10th Season of American Idol and Lauren Alaina is one of the TOP 3. Lauren is a sophomore student at Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. She is a Cheerleader and will turn 17 on Nov.8. When she auditioned, she sang "Like We Never Loved at All" by Faith Hill. It was noted only one time that she was in the bottom three.Did you know that he is a Puerto Rican descent? His father was born in Puerto Rico with a Puerto Rican mom and an American Father. At 10, he learns to play the guitar and impersonate Elvis Presley. On his audition, he sang "Your Man" by Josh Turner and "Put Some Drive in Your Country" by Travis Tritt. My personal favorite which he sang was: "For Once in My Life" by Stevie Wonder.
Haley was born on September 9 and started singing at 8 years old. Her parents are both musicians and she has performed at the 2009 Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland with her high school's jazz band and at Harper College with the college's Jazz Ensemble and the Jazz Lab. Music fills her life so, there is no wonder why she lasted this long. She is so talented and she has the charm that's why the viewing voters supported her dearly.
This week they will come back to their hometown to personally thank their supporters. The question is: Who among them will be the American Idol 2011 ultimate winner? I don't have personal favorite this season. But, I will keep watching and will let you my wild guess this week:-)

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Inflation and Homeless

If you noticed in my Facebook Account, I took pictures of almost anything that I find interesting. Mostly, all the nice view of beautiful places and food. I seldom take pictures of a crowd and individual person because I just respect their privacy. I was reading the news today and one article caught my attention. In fact, I read the whole article up to the last stanza which was written by Kate Santich of Orlando Sentinel.It's about Joel Miller (picture above snipped from Orlando Sentinel) who works with the Central Florida Commission on Homelessness who is helping homeless people OFF the streets of Orlando and into Housing. I truly admire his dedication on his job considering he is doing a "one-man show". Searching for homeless is probably easy but, listening to their stories must be truly a heart breaker. Helping them to find a descent shelter is a long process and not an easy task either. That is why, I salute him for that inspiring spirit of doing what's need to be done!

Are there homeless in America? Yes, as a matter of fact there are so many and in Orlando alone, the number is rising due to the inflation. Economic problem is like a domino effect. Business closed-employee lost the job-no earnings-can't provide food on the table-can't pay rent- and so on. People NEED Job to get back on their feet.We have a beautiful park here in Orlando called Lake Eola. I saw on the news that some private sector are doing the initiative to provide FOOD for the homeless. I have been there and I saw groups of homeless people wandering around the park. Some elite complain about them though. They say, after they were given food, they don't throw their garbage properly making the park untidy. The last time I was there, it looks clean though. Anyway, I hope the local government will do something more to assist their needs. I also hope that the government will do something "SERIOUS" for the people! I bet, that won't be so, since presidential election is coming! What do you think?

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