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Archive for December, 2008

Were still spending the holiday season here in Baguio. It’s cold and we’re anticipating the temperature to drop as we approach the months of Jan and Feb. The lowest we got so far this season is 9 degrees Celsius, and that gave major trouble to farmers as it caused the vegetables to freeze. Other than that, people felt glad as tourist keeps on coming up the city to experience the Christmas chill. This is what I love about this city. I just hope it doesn’t come to a point that snow will fall and temperature goes way below zero degrees. If that happens, then all residents must stock winter clothes, install heaters and use tire chains to help them through the cold weather.

I was begging my brother Carlo for a gift this Christmas and he said he already prepared one for me. I was surprised when I arrived home seeing a small dining table for two all set and adorned with paper flowers made by Tobbie. The table was nestled in a corner of our living room. Instead of a menu card stands a Christmas card with Carlo’s warm greetings. At the center of the table was a candle and it really burnt beautifully because of the fine glitters mixed in its wax. When I asked him where he bought the candle and I am planning to buy one, he said “That candle is yours. I got it from your room. Mom said you’ll be happy to use it instead of just keeping it forever there. Hehehe!”

To match the Quoizel lighting, he played good instrumental music in the background.

He prepared a four-course meal for Marlon and me. The starters were garlic bread and special cream of mushroom soup. The main course was Carlo’s signature steak in gravy and broccoli. The dessert was his own version of banana split. He really planned everything beforehand. Although the dishes were quite simple, it was really amazing that he was able to put this all together.

It has been an evening of good food and fun dining!

Here are some pictures:

*updated*

Merryll sent me a message that she just opened my gift to her and I think she is so excited to wear this sexy lingerie. My note says “Wear this on your next date with Mark” Hehehehe!

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Thank you so much to all my sweet friends who remembered me this Christmas.

I was so happy to receive gifts from you. Again, arigatoo gozaimashita:

Mama – Havaianas 4Nite
Karon – ESPRIT shirt
Mich – blue GAP shirt
Alvin – cute angel mobile phone holder
Carlo – candle and bear
Ge – Looney Tunes mug
Cel – Victoria’s Secret Pear Glace Body Splash
Sheryl – knitted cell phone holder with a cute bear cell phone charm
Marge – Barbie lunch box
Merryll – red plump neck pillow in Designer Fabric
Joseph – Notebook/Planner 2009, green pencil
Gladys – keychain
Emily – headband + purse
KC – walnut cookies from Eager cook
Patrick – Jogurtowa chocolate bar from Poland
George – a pack of chocolate coated polvoron
Marvin – home-made macaroons
Nina – chocolate chip cookies
Art – chocolates
Anj – Nestle Crunch, Butterfinger & Babyruth
AJ – chocolates
MJ – pastillas
Tita Uli – P2,000
Tito Gani – P1,000
Mamang – $70
Mama B – P300

I’m still waiting for Marlon and Kae’s gift though hehehe… (Hey you guys, where’s my gift?)

We just concluded our company’s sports fest. Our department joined several events, including basketball, volleyball, bowling, badminton, foosball and others. Our men’s team wasn’t that fortunate in basketball as they bowed down to every opponent except for the last game wherein they shot high percentage in the 3-point area. Mind you, it was like winning a championship because that’s the first win for us in two seasons. During the awarding ceremonies, the basketball trophies were presented to the winners. We didn’t leave empty handed though, because we took silver in bowling and gold in foosball.

I recently had my hair rebonded for the reason that Marlon said it needs to be rebonded. It was funny and I was a bit embarrassed so I asked Merryll and Arthur if they too think I should do something for my hair and they said it’s just that I don’t comb my hair often. Hahaha! Nice friends. For typical mid-length hair, the rate is P4,000++. By ++ meaning that 4,000 is just the minimum. I tried to canvass for the lowest price but of course not wanting to compromise the quality especially that hair treatment topics scare me. I’ve heard personal experiences and negative effects of hair treatment, and I don’t want to get bald.

I wanted to try a new salon. I went to Tony and Jackie last year and was not satisfied with the service of one of their staffs. She was pouting all the time and it hurt badly when she ironed my hair. During that time, I just wished it will all end soon. I did not complain and kept my mouth shut because I don’t know what she can do further with my hair if I make a negative comment to her. Fortunately, the process took only two hours.

So now I inquired from different salons including AZTA Urban Salon, Hair Bytes, and David’s Salon. They offered me more or less P8,000 for the rebonding. Whoa! That is quite pricey. I can buy more valuable things using this amount. So I decided to look for an alternative. I rode a cab and asked the driver to take me to the nearest Reyes Haircutters Salon. He dropped me off Reyes Haircutters Anonas branch. The rebond will cost me P2,000. This is already a quarter of what I have to pay when I go to other salons. I was amazed when I saw that this salon is open 24/7! This is the first time that I saw a salon that is open 24 hours a day. And they do have lots of customers lining up. I thought maybe because the price is friendly and the quality is acceptable or above average, I’m not sure. After 5 hours of really nice and careful rebonding process, my hair was done at 11:00 p.m and even if that’s a bit late, there are still customers rushing in. Good job Reyes Haircutters! Again, I think the key is a great location.

I thought of getting my own franchise and thought of what product/service would be this good and would bring in income for me. Being a first timer, I do not want to risk huge amount for this first venture but until now I’m thinking. And oh, being fickle-minded as always, I am now thinking of cutting my hair short.

Anyway, here are few franchises for those who want to start small. These are actually priced lower compared to more popular brands out there so if you want to try one of these or just check the detailed ROI, I can refer you to the franchisor. Be a good and moral person – if you learnt this from me, hope you can make put me as the referrer ;) Contact me at 09178656199.

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Download Links:

• Twilight’s Bella’s Lullaby: The Score
• Bella’s Lullaby – (Solo Feature for Piano or Flute) Concert Band Songbook
• Bella’s Lullaby Softcover (Solo Feature for Piano or Flute)
• Twilight Soundtrack

Bella’s Lullaby being played by Edward Cullen in Twilight:

Version 1:
Click here to download the Piano Sheet
(Thanks to Rachel M., Paulina Lucin and Alan W.)

Version 2:
Here’s an updated version and the piece now includes the intro. Special thanks to Kathleen Smith (frubafreak17 in Youtube) for sharing this and creating a video which you can check out in Youtube. Now, I’ve uploaded the two pages piano sheet in my site. Here it is -> page 1
page 2

Version 3:
other arrangement:
Page 1
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w17/pianoinstructor/BellaLullabyPg1.jpg
Page 2
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w17/pianoinstructor/BellaLullabyPg2.jpg

Tutorial:
http://www.getalyric.com/listen/CzmkmqL4XNM/bella_s_lullaby_tutorial_part_3_unexplained_notations_
(I can’t find the exact link of the video in YouTube.)

This version was arranged by Alan.
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A video of the official Bella’s Lullaby by Carter Burwell:

YouTube video by crizloveba

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I also got the copy of the River Flows in You piano sheet by Yiruma. It’s a wonderful piece. You can download it from his website:

Piano Sheet:
http://j33f.wordpress.com/2006/07/11/yiruma/

Tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTvcPLuMPa0