Merry Christmas Everyone!

Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred
&
we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit become a child again at Christmas-time... 

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Jingle Bell Rock Challenge

I am writing this post while listening to a Christmas song, “Jingle Bell Rock.”
As I have been listening to this song over and over for the past days, I come to appreciate the upbeat melody and playful lyrics. It makes me feel like a child again.


I am actually memorizing this song and the reason why I am into it now is because of our Christmas party presentation. There are four of us in the group and we are planning a song and dance number (yeah right!)

Jingle Bell Rock Lyrics

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock

Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring

Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun

Now the jingle hop has begun.

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock

Jingle bell chime in jingle bell time

Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square

In the frosty air.

What a bright time, it's the right time

To rock the night away

Jingle bell time is a swell time

To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh

Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet

Jingle around the clock

Mix and a-mingle to jingling feet

That's the jingle bell rock.

And our inspiration for our piece is the Jingle Bell Rock presentation from the movie, “Mean Girls.” Yeah that famous, cute, and sexy dance number. Watching it makes me feel real sorry for Lindsay Lohan – she’s so pretty and talented, I would really love to see her change for the better and regain all that she had before.





Anyway- back to the Christmas party performance- whenever we practice, I contemplate feigning sickness on the day of our party just so I can escape being a subject of humiliation.


But what the heck- all of it is just for fun and I am going to try singing and dancing even if I have wooden dancing skills (lol). Part of me is also hoping our group wins (yeah there’s a cash prize for this!). I just hope my officemates would be kind enough not to catch our performance on video.

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Official List of 2012 Holidays!

I love holidays. Who doesn’t? During these days, I don’t have to wake up at 5am (would wake up around 6:30-7am), can have that rest and relaxation I need and I can bond with my daughter and husband—all that and I am still being paid. So I think it is understandable that this early, I am already curious about the official list of the 2012 holidays.

It’s a good thing that Malacanang released the official lists of Philippine holidays for the coming year. early. Last Friday, the Office of the President declared the regular holidays, special (non-working) days, and special holiday (for all schools) for the year 2012.

A. Regular Holidays
New Year’s Day Maundy Thursday Good Friday Araw ng Kagitingan	January 1 (Sunday) April 5 April 6 April 9 (Monday)
Labor Day Independence Day National Heroes Day Bonifacio Day Christmas Day Rizal Day	May 1 (Tuesday) June 12 (Tuesday) August 27 (Last Monday of August) November 30 (Friday) December 25 (Tuesday) December 30 (Sunday)
B. Special (Non-Working) Days
Chinese New Year Ninoy Aquino Day All Saints Day Additional special (non-working) day Last Day of the Year	January 23 (Monday) August 21 (Tuesday) November 1 (Thursday) November 2 (Friday) December 31 (Monday
C. Special Holiday (for all schools)
EDSA Revolution Anniversary	February 25 (Saturday)

 

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Happy 11-11-11! The Meaning of November 11, 2011

Happy November 11, 2011 everyone!
 

It's Friday and I am the earliest to came in at the office today! I woke up so early (up at 5:10 am) so I am out of the house by 6:50 am. My husband is also expecting a cash bonus today. So far, so good- this is turning out to be a really lucky day.

I also noticed that there are so many events lined up today. A lantern lighting something at the Banchetto Megatent, the wedding of a famous Filipino boxer, a bunch of job fairs, and a free concert at the UST Open Grounds.

This is said to be a very lucky day for weddings and starting a business. But I also heard that 11-11-11 is not so unique because we almost had the same number on January 1, 2011

And apparently one can make a wish at exactly 11:11 am or maybe also at 11:11 pm and it will come true! I will try this!

Of course, the cynics are saying that today is the end of the world. Well a day like this doesn't happen everyday. So let's smile, enjoy the moment, and spread the good vibes!

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ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2011: Da Best ang Pasko ng Pilipino

Watch the full and official music video of ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID this year. It features the Filipina-Canadian Youtube sensation, Maria Aragon, UP Concert Chorus, 100 ABS-CBN stars and ABS-CBN reporters, anchors and other personalities.

The ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2011: Da Best ang Pasko ng Pilipino was first shown today after TV patrol. If you are a certified Kapamilya and missed it on TV, here is the clip of the music video

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Help Make Puerto Princesa Underground River One of the New 7 Wonders of Nature

According to a TV news report I head earlier, the Puerto Princesa Underground River is part of the top 10 in the preliminary voting stats. That means we are inches closer to being part of the new 7 wonders of nature.   

So let’s guarantee our spot by voting for Puerto Princesa Underground River. Voting ends on Nov 11. 

You can vote in three ways:

Via SMS (Philippines): Text PPUR to 2861. Cost per each SMS sent: PHP2.00 (Sun), PHP2.50 (Globe, Smart)

Each SMS sent counts as one vote for PP Underground River in the New7Wonders of Nature.

Via Facebook:
Visit this link and follow instructions: http://www.facebook.com/New7WondersofNature?sk=app_114026852036251

Via N7WN website:
Visit this link and fill up the form below after choosing your picks: http://www.new7wonders.com/vote-2 

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Cinema One Originals Film Festival: Nov 9-15, 2011

This year, Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival will be held at Edsa Shangri-La Mall Cineplex Cinema 4 and at Shang Cineplex Premiere Theater, Mandaluyong City, Philippines. It will run from November 9 to 15, 2011.

Cinema One Originals Filmfest Schedule

At Shangri-La Mall Cineplex Cinema 4

November 09 Wednesday

3pm: Opening Ceremony

4:45pm: Gala Premiere: SA KANTO NG ULAP AT LUPA by Mes De Guzman

7pm: Gala Premiere: ANATOMIYA NG KORUPSIYON by Dennis Marasigan

9:30pm: Gala Premiere: DI INGON 'NATO (Not Like Us) by Brandon Relucio and Ivan Zaldarriaga

November 10 Thursday

5pm: Gala Premiere: MGA ANINO NG TANGHALING TAPAT by Ivy Universe Baldoza

7pm: Gala Premiere: MY PARANORMAL ROMANCE by Victor Villanueva

9:30pm: Gala Premiere: BIG BOY by Shireen Seno

November 11 Friday

5pm: Gala Premiere: SA ILALIM NG TULAY by Earl Bontuyan

7pm: Gala Premiere: KA ORYANG by Sari Dalena

9:30pm: Gala Premiere: SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION FROM LILIA CUNTAPAY

November 12 Saturday

5pm: Regular Screening: Sa Kanto ng Ulap at Lupa

7:30pm: Regular Screening: Di Ingon 'Nato (Not Like Us)

9:30pm: Gala Screening: CARTAS DE LA SOLEDAD (Letters of Solitude) by Teng Mangansakan

at Shang Cineplex PREMIERE THEATER:

November 10 Thursday

12nn: ISHMAEL

2pm: ANG DAMGO NI ELEUTERIA

4pm: SA KANTO NG ULAP AT LUPA

7pm: ANATOMIYA NG KORUPSIYON

9pm: DI INGON 'NATO (Not Like Us)

November 11 Friday

12nn:  Cinema One Docu Special: INDIE MAINSTREAM PAANO KA GINAWA? by Jay Abello

2pm: LAYANG BILANGGO

4pm: MGA ANINO SA TANGHALING TAPAT

7pm: MY PARANORMAL ROMANCE

9pm: BIG BOY

November 12 Saturday

11:30am: CARTAS DE LA SOLEDAD

1:30pm: KA ORYANG

3:30pm: ANATOMIYA NG KORUPSIYON

5:30pm: SA ILALIM NG TULAY

7:30pm: KA ORYANG

9:30pm: SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION FROM LILA CUNTAPAY

November 13 Sunday

11:30am: MGA ANINO SA TANGHALING TAPAT

1:30pm           MY PARANORMAL ROMANCE

3:30pm           KA ORYANG

5:30pm           CARTAS DE LA SOLEDAD

7:30pm           SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION FROM LILIA CUNTAPAY

9:30pm           BIG BOY

November 14 Monday

12pm: SA ILALIM NG TULAY

2pm: ANATOMIYA NG KORUPSIYON

4pm: MY PARANORMAL ROMANCE

6pm: DI INGON 'NATO

8pm: CARTAS DE LA SOLEDAD

10pm: SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION FROM LILIA CUNTAPAY

November 15 Tuesday

12pm: MGA ANINO SA TANGHALING TAPAT

2pm: SA KANTO NG ULAP AT LUPA

4pm: BIG BOY

7pm: SA ILALIM NG TULAY

9pm: BEST PICTURE WINNER

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