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Rated 3 out of 5 by sss200 Did not meet expectations The parking was $43 a day and no one would help me find self parking. Wanted ice cream on night at 7 and it is not on the menu and the gift shop was closed. How do you not have ice cream in a hotel? $5 Starbucks card offered for having the maid skip cleaning but I had to fight for the card every day. Don't offer if your not going to deliver. Small things I would not expect from this Hotel. August 4, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by MaxFliDDH Great Stay for Jazz Fest The Sheraton is perfectly located near, but not in, the French Quarter, which is basically across the street. The staff is helpful, especially Mika at the club level amenities on 42. The subtle upgrades to the rooms and common areas continue to keep the Sheraton at the top of the vast hotel population in New Orleans. Jazz Fest puts a lot of demands on the hotel and it rises to the occasion in every way. This was my fourth year in a row staying at the Sheraton during Jazz Fest and I look forward to many more. May 7, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by RallyAttendee Poor Customer Service by Staff The friendliest person I met was the lady that cleaned my room. She witnessed me trying to close my door over and over again without it "catching" and suggested I call the front desk. I did call the desk and sat there on hold more than 5 minutes. I had to hang up and attend a training session. So, I continued to put my card in the door and work the handle as if I was opening the door, and then try to close it. It took several trys and then it finally caught. I spent one night with just the latch on and didn't realize the door had issues. The entire time I was there, the toilet would not flush properly. It would just continue to fill up and slowly drain without a flush. I called the front desk and I'm assuming they sent someone up because when I returned, it was flushed. However, it immediately went back to the same thing over and over the entire 4 days I was there. I never bothered to call the desk again. On Wednesday evening, I picked up the phone to try and change my plane reservations from Friday to Thursday night because I just wanted to leave this place. I ended up making 3 "calls" because I couldn't figure the phone out. It wanted to be on speaker phone, but I kept picking up the receiver. The last time I dialed out, I saw a button on the receiver that you had to push to take it off speaker and use it like a normal phone. By the way, cell phone service in the rooms is horrible! This little fiasco with the phone cost me $2 per call. They said they would remove it after I showed them a picture of the smoke alarms wrapped in plastic (I noticed this Thursday evening while lying in bed sick with a cold). I heard the desk clerk arguging with the woman that said she would update my bill about NOT taking those charges off. So today (3 days later) I'm back at work and I discover the bill was NOT corrected in good will as they said. Sad that I was attending a rally at the hotel that netted them 1600+ guests for 4 nights and tied up almost all of the conference rooms. I'll let them know about the poor service, too. At this point, it's a matter of principle. September 23, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by TCFPaof Great property, service needs work. Hotel location is great. It is generally in good shape. My room was very nice and well-kept. Service could go a long way. Stefania at the desk was great. Other than that. - Dock worker watched us unload a truck and didn't offer any assistance. - Pallet driver was slow, very very slow. - Left a note and an item at desk for my wife. She checked in and neither were delivered. I had to retrieve note and item and give them to her personally. - Asked for crib to be put in room. Didn't happen and I had to ask again. - Bartender during in-room reception repeated several times that we were out of time and that he had to leave and we would need to serve ourselves. Oddly, no one asked and no one cared that he was leaving, but he kept saying it anyway. - Elevators were a disaster. Walked down 47 flights of stairs once and up 39 after waiting for more than 20 minutes for an elevator. July 28, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Donnn Not quite up to par The location, the staff, restaurant food were very good. Though service in the restaurant was frustratingly relaxed, the staff were very pleasant and welcoming. My hesitation to recommend this hotel to a friend is not about those things. My room (and those of others I spoke with) was wracked by mechanical noises. Though the elevator alcove was at least 20 feet from my door, the constant whishing of the passing elevator cars was a distraction within my room. Worse, though, was the constantly repeating racket of what sounded like a fan with a bad bearing. Or a gas mower. It would run for five to fifteen seconds at a time, repeating on and off every minute or so throughout the day and night. About the SPG Recognition item above: what are you asking? It is not a question. November 25, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by ElkSec Elevator Our room was great....except for the fact that the bed headboards backed up to the elevator shafts. Alllllllllllllll day and night the whoosh, motorized sounds of the elevator traveling up and down, up and down, up and down. When mentioned at the front desk, we were answered with..."At least you weren't in 3509" (beside the elevator!!!. Don't know what would have made that worse!!!! Nothing done but deducting a $20.00 bar charge! Oh Boy! July 18, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by TravelGirl80 Extended Weekend Getaway The hotel was nice considering the construction......Not a lot of amenities, but in a GREAT location. Most of the staff was very friendly, but there was an incident with housekeeping that I believe could have been prevented. I called down for towels and wash cloths, and after waiting an hour I went out in the hall to ask the housekeeper on our floor. She was nowhere to be found, but her cart was outside our door. So I proceeded to grab two towels for my boyfriend and I. Well that made her appear.....She got upset with me for tampering with her cart. When I told her why, she began to argue with me. Then there was the issue of receiving wrong information from several front desk clerks regarding charges which then got management involved. I will not let this experience detour me from staying at Sheraton again......I just hope the issues are fixed going forward. July 22, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Ralph53 Not bad, a few problems In general, this was a perfectly adequate hotel for my needs. I did notice that the hallway noise was louder than I would have wanted. There was one normally trivial issue that really bothered me, and that was the terrible control system for the television. It was hard to get the buttons to respond, and the response time was so slow that it was hard to tell if it was working. Normally a trivial issue, but this was the weekend of the Final Four and my teams were playing -- thus leading to a lot of aggravation. April 9, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by azcheesehead Great Location Fantastic location, close to everything which certainly commands the rate but there were some disappointments: Check in was extremely slow. Three of us arrived together but were assigned rooms on the 9th, 11th and 17th floor. The rooms were small but had a great city view, unfortunately the room window was absolutely filthy (on the ouside). If you desire a hotel with a great location and don't mind paying for it, this is for you. While the Sheraton will not win and cutsomer service awards it was satisfactory. March 27, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by FrankB1 GOOD STAY The only problem I had was the air conditioner in the room would not cool the room adequately. Other then that, no problems. August 25, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by FER725 Great Stayed Excellent Location, ,Beautiful Lobby, Great Staff and Excellent room August 27, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Redhead60 More Help Needed My husband and I spent this last Saturday night at the Sheraton on Canal in New Orleans. We have visited the Sheraton fairly often; however, we have never seen it this crowded. As a consequence, there was not enough hotel employees to assist the patrons. We waited almost an hour to have our car retrieved from valet parking upon our departure. Also, I thought there were small refrigerators in the rooms. I am on a special diet, so that would have been convenient. In addition,the price of our room had gone up considerably . . . .we used to be able to stay for $100 a night. Now with parking and taxes, it was close to $250. Overall, we enjoyed our stay but there needs to be extra attention paid to details for this price point. Otherwise, we will be looking for a different hotel when we come to New Orleans. June 9, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Pat55 Fabulous Hotel I celebrated my 55th BDay 5-9 Sept. I will never forget. First let me thank the great staff especially Jenee' & Monette front desk, Del Pelican Lounge & Josh manager. Now to my hotel room. Words cannot describe. All I can say is Impeccable. I had view of The Mississippi;odd number rooms has city view. I left my shutter blinds open all night . I love that you have shutter blinds & not curtains. I didn't miss the frig & microwave. It keep the room cleaner & free of bugs. I plan to stay with you Essence Fest 2014 September 15, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Luvher Customer service was awful This was the worst experience I ever had at a hotel. August 26, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Leah0704 Great location, awesome view! The hotel was ideally located within walking distance of Bourbon Street, the WWII Museum, and Aquarium. We opted for thr Green Option (no maid service), and promptly got extra towels and shampoo when requested. The room took awhile to cool and the coffee service lacked cream and sugar which were quickly provided upon request. The second night we did not receive our $5 Green Option voucher. When I called, I was told to come to the front desk. But after some discussion, it was finally brought to my room. There was a small dog that stayed in the room across the hall that occasionally barked. I was surprised a hotel of this quality allowed pets. The rooftop pool was lacking a jacuzzi and the view was nonexistent. The mandatory valet parking was steeply priced at $42/night but the service was good. Overall the stay was pleasant. June 29, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by jiMMa Sheraton New Orleans Great stay and high level of service! The room was comfortable and made for a good stay! August 25, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by RM1207 Food and Beverage Quality of the food and selection is not worth the price. Paid the most I have ever paid for two banquet dinners to receive the worst meal. The pricing for bottled beers and pop was way over priced. Would not recommend this hotel for any food or beverage offerings. Recommend you find an independent food operator focused on improved quality, larger selection and greater value for guests. Great location with very poor food offerings and pricing structure. July 2, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Melissa15 Conference stay Location couldn't be beat. Desk staff were great. Hotel itself seems "tired", could use some updates. They were out of king rooms when I arrived so I had to take two doubles. Room was very small. Beds were comfortable but could not sleep because of noise all night long (maybe from the elevators going up and down, I'm not quite sure). Ice machine on my floor was missing, so I had to go to another floor for ice. Problem with a/c - even though i kept it at 65, room was very warm. June 9, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by willsdad123 Great stay This property exceeded my expectations. My only complaints is that the pool closes promptly at 9PM. This is NOLA....everything stays open longer. Pool should stay open at least until 11P. Otherwise--great property and great stay. August 17, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by JLNA Comfortable We had a great stay. Nice rooms, comfortable bed. August 25, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by 49alte62 Service quality has declined since last visit No one offered luggage assistance from the car to inside. Had to request a baggage cart to get to our room. This was the first time in more than 20 years staying at Sheraton properties around the world that I was not only not offered a complimentary upgrade but was told no when I asked. Checkout was slow with no coordination between desk and valet parking. Initial bill was incomplete and I had to remind about parking charges. This service was not what I expect from Sheraton and needs improvement. April 14, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Sandman228 Very nice Hotel The Sheraton New Orleans is a very nice Hotel. Only two issues kept us from giving a higher Star rating. 1) Doors on our floor are way too loud when closing. Being in a tourist area with guests coming/going at all times of the day/night, the room doors need added padding or better closures by which to eliminate the constant slamming by most guest. 2) The elevator system, although a great attempt at moving guest in a speedy manner, appear to slow travel to/from your floor. Room was very clean and nice. August 12, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Buttermilk Great Hotel Stay We had a great hotel stay here recently for the Essence Music Festival. Everyone was a great help especially the Chef, April, in the breakfast buffet area. She went overboard to help us and she was exceptionally sweet. Only problem we had was with keys working to room when we first got there and keys to the lounge, but got those fixed. Also, the frig did not get very cold, but otherwise everything was great. Great view from room. July 10, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kenneth22 AWESOME This hotel was excellent...the staff was available, friendly and very responsive. The valet parking setup was terrific. Very easy to drop off car and never had to wait long for them to deliver vehicle. Excellent location! August 16, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Snapper08 Communication is a must I recently visited the New Orleans Sheraton for the American Dental Association conference. My first time at this Sheraton. After Check-in, I enter my room to find an unclean room. Initially, I was fearful because I thought the room was occupied. Not a wonderful first impression. Took about 20 min to get the situation in order. Could not stay on the club level floor, due to no other king rooms. I appreciate the bottle of wine given. But, I feel these types of mistakes should not occur in a Sheraton. November 4, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Vino6 The hotel personnel are very accomodating The valet service had my car out in the morning before I got there, which is much appreciated since i have to get to meetings downtown and i do not have to sit and wait. The room is clean, the bed very comfortable, the bathroom a little too small. the food on the conceirge level could be better and more varied. Should offer mix drinks as well August 1, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by booboosmaze Beyond my expectations Thank you Starwood for this Sheraton Hotel. I've stayed at W in the past but this was my first Sheraton experience. The level of service of those brands is truly incredible. I nearly extended my stay longer just for the comfort and relaxation of my room. As I write this review, I'm actually trying to find another weekend getaway with a Sheraton property! You'll see me again very soon. July 23, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mudhen57 Best Hotel in New Orleans We have stayed at several hotels on this 15 day trip we took and this was by far the best. All hotel staff were very friendly and quick to help with all our needs. We were there for a convention and during the busiest part for your bellmen, Brian took very good care of us. He was there to unload our car and there to help us load up. Andrew also help with our luggage. Very nice people !!!!! July 21, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by ktmac1 great stay all around! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Sheraton New Orleans! In total we had 4 rooms booked for a group of 9 and all rooms were exceptional. Quick and friendly front desk representatives. We also appreciated the security staff checking guest room keys late at night to keep people from wandering up and causing trouble. (We all know how rowdy New Orleans can get!!) Great location and a starbucks in the lobby what else can you ask for!! July 3, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by jttr John Review The pool environment needs to be more closely monitored. There was lots of drinking and bad language at the pool and my 8 year old daugher and wife had to leave because it got so bad. i was dissapointed that there were no Sheraton staff to monitor this area. August 11, 2014


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11 Main-Course Dinner Salad Recipes
If you see salads as mere sides (or worse, diet fare), get a load of these full-fledged dinners that serve up fried eggs, chickpeas, and even jerk chicken.
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Sweet apples add crunch to this refreshing couscous salad seasoned with crumbled feta, toasted pine nuts, and fresh mint.
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Installing HP Systems Insight Manager On CentOS
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Installing HP Systems Insight Manager On CentOS
HP Systems Insight Manager is a free tool from HP that can monitor your network and receive SNMP Traps. It's an excellent trap manager but also a system resource hog.
Hardware requirements for Linux are:
- Minimum: 1.5-GHz processor and 768 MB RAM
1. Install CentOS 5.0
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3. Installing the software
(The following section can be copied into a shell script):
# First do a upgrade of the system
You should now be able to login to the HP SIM via a web browser at http://$IP:280/
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Home » News » Crime
Homeless man held on $500k cash after standoff in Middleton Thursday
Richard Penney, 35, who previously lived in Middleton, was charged with five felonies – including robbery, two counts of theft by unauthorized taking, kidnapping and criminal threatening with a deadly weapon - following the incident which occurred along Lakeshore Drive.
During a video arraignment Friday, Judge Daniel Cappiello entered no plea for the felony charges and agreed to set bail at $500,000 cash bail, based on the recommendations of Assistant County Attorney Matt Zahn.
"We all deserve to be safe in our homes," Zahn said.
After Penney left, his brother called police around 2:10 p.m. to report that Penney had allegedly taken the weapons and multiple loaded magazines.
Penney then walked to 82 Lakeshore Drive and allegedly forced his way inside the home by threatening a woman – Heather Ducharme – with the loaded AK-47. He then held Ducharme in her home while holding police at bay outside, according to court records.
Zahn said while Penney has no criminal record, his alleged actions were a threat to all, including himself.
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Republican U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint, a favorite among tea party activists, is resigning to take the helm of a conservative think tank.
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Try having a look at cacls (should be in everything above XP)
Has anyone used Subinacl.exe on their servers to script file security changes?
2008's not listed as a supported OS so I thought I'd ask. Or is there something else hidden in 2008 R2 to make security changes from scripts?
(I'm creating users home directories on the server).
Try having a look at cacls (should be in everything above XP)
However having a look at ICALCS it seems to specify everything in the special permissons rather than the generic Read/Write/Modify boxes. Is there a reason for this? Shouldn't it highlight the default ones?
Another good useful tool that I use for this job is NTFSFix by Wisesoft, only downside is you need to run it from a workstation or a VM as it won't run on Win 7 or 2008 R2 due to it needing a coding tweak to stop it complaining about .net 1.1!
altecsole (16th August 2011)
If you head to the Edugeek wiki there is some good info there...
Reset the file permissions on homedrives - Wiki
Doesn't really address your initial SubinACL query though!!
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In high school geometry class we were introduced to the geometric point. It is, but it has no length, height, or width. Then we were told about the line: two points define a line which continues infinitely into space. And finally the plane: three points define a plane.
That has real life applications too. Consider the bicycle. Its tires, ideally touch the ground at two points. But since a bicycle has a third dimension, it will fall over without some kind of intervention. So was have a kick stand to form a third point.
Now imagine you have a pencil. Take that pencil and try to stand it up on it's end; on one point. Without great care, it soon falls over.
Now imagine you have a ladder. Stand that straight up and you had better seek cover because it will crash down on your head. Imagine now that ladder moving across the room.
I can't either.
Think about yourself. You are, what? 68 inches tall? Some taller, some shorter, but let's just say 1.75 meter (for our not USA friends) tall. Stand up and don't lean on anything. You are able to stand upright, like that ladder cannot.
In your head, you are doing thousands of measurement and calculations and sending messages to your muscles to make micro-adjustments constantly so you can stand up. Now walk. Between every step, you are doing something even more amazing. You aren't just being a self standing ladder; you are the self standing pencil!
Some think they have terrible balance. And surely some do. Maybe you cannot see right or you have an inner ear problem. It was amazing to me the first time one of my hearing aid batteries went dead and the other was working fine. I suddenly felt nauseous and dizzy. I didn't know what the problem was at first. But that imbalance in my ears had a physical effect on me.
Most of us who have bad balance don't have vision or ear problems. Our problem lies in the micro-adjustment department. Our brain is sending the messages, but our muscles are so out of shape, that they aren't responding properly.This makes it hard to keep our balance when we walk a long distance, stand on one foot, or stand when closing our eyes.
Fortunately you can fix that. It's really very simple. You might feel pretty stupid doing it at first but it will pay off.
When you walk, walk with purpose. Begin by standing with your feet together. Then imagine that there is a string attached to the crown of your head. Allow some unknown hand to pull up on that string. Now, begin walking. Don't let your puppet master let go of the string. After a while, at first, you will begin to feel it in you abdominal muscles. As you continue to do this it will become second nature. Your abs will become stronger. Consciously check yourself several time as you walk. are you slouching a little? "Hey, you up there, take up the slack!"
What happens will amaze you. For me, my back began to feel better. And people noticed!
People saw something different in me. My head is a little higher, my shoulders back, my back was straight, my tummy was pulled in. And they asked me:
"Are you losing weight?"
And I answered them with confidence:
"Thank you so much for noticing."
Eventually, you, the ladder, will be standing up tall without having to talk to your puppet master.
My sister just posted to Facebook that Mom is back in the hospital with another stroke or TIA. It's her thirteenth since Christmas Eve. We are now talking about hospice because they can care for her better and more immediately than calling an ambulance or driving her to the hospital when it happens.
Interestingly enough, she was able to remember that today is her 69th anniversary. Dad died of coronary artery disease, heart attack, in 1979. He was a long time smoker, 1 - 2 packs a day, until 1965 when he had a massive coronary thrombosis at age 48. By then he and Mom had had 13 children. It would have been a disaster if we had lost him then. It was exceedingly difficult as it was.
My little sister posted these pictures from her archive of family photos today in honor of Mom and Dad.
Mom and Dad. 1942, she was 21, he was 25. In 1942, white was not usually worn by regular folk, so I was told. That was her wedding dress.
On the train to their honey moon.
Dad's First Communion
Dad as a baby
Mom as a little girl
Dad's dad Andrew. I never knew him.
Dad's mom Marie (Neary), we called her Nana.
Mom's dad William Anderson holding my Aunt Marietta
Mom's mom Mary (Gorman), I think we called her Nanny.
All of us as of Easter April 1, 1956. I am the little boy down front. Since Mom is holding Pat and I don't see Elaine it has to be 1956. Easter because we are all wearing spring clothes but Dad is in a top coat.
I liked seeing these photos from way back. The mean probably nothing to you, but I had fun with them.
"It's a dangerous business going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." -- JRR Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
In the case of the characters of the Lord of the Rings, first we had Bilbo going on an adventure with 13 drawves the in the Hobbit, then Frodo carrying a ring he knew very little about to the home of Elrond. Each characters adventures were epic.
I wrote the other night about being a reluctant role model, an accidental inspiration. I think that happens to all of us as we change our lives for the better. Others see it and they think, "Why not me?" Yet when any of us start this journey we only cared about losing some weight. And maybe not even that!
Some of us start out hopeful, and yet doubtful. Nothing else has worked. Why should this time be any different? And if I do lose the weight it's only going to come back and bring some of its fat little friends with it.
Only this time is going to be different. You promise to make it work. And Lo and behold, it does. You look in the mirror. "Is my face a little thinner? are my clothes loser? Still not ready to look at myself naked though."
Then you try a little exercise. Three push ups are murder. But you keep at it and suddeny you are doing five push ups. "Can I go for six? Is ten really impossible? And if I can do 10, maybe one day I can 'Drop and give you twenty.'" Someday. Crunches. Squats. Lunges. Maybe some weights.
Look in the mirror. Your tummy is smaller. But now you have this hard thing on your neck. "I better check with the doctor about that." And she tells you it's your collar bone! You're thrilled and embarassed at the same time.
You go out for a walk and it exhausts you. But a lesson has been learned from the pushups. Keep at it. In a few weeks you're walking for a full hour. So you take the car out and measure how far you walked and you are amazed to find out it was htree miles. But walking becomes boring so you throw in a few little jogs.
People begin to compliment you on your weight loss. Really? Then you look in the mirror at your naked body and your have abs!
Your walking has become running so you enter a 5k. A 6k. A 5 miler. A 10k. Where is this leading? You get a bike. You find a pool. You start to talk to new friends who get outside and do triathlons. "I could never do that." Can you swim a half mile? Sure. Can you bike 17 miles? Sure. And you already run 5k.
When you started all you wanted to do was lose a little weight and maybe keep it off this time.
Somewhere you got swept away. It happened a little at a time.
It could happen to you. You could do it. All it takes is that first step out your front door and a little faith that it will lead someplace epic.
�It is the job that is never started that takes longest to finish.� -- JRR Tolkein, from The Lord of the Rings
Last year at the Baltimore Irish festival, She(WMBO) bought a very nice kilt for me and then insisted that I enter the "Men in Kilts" competition. So I wore the kilt, got all dressy, (jacket, tie, nice shoes, proper socks with flags, a fancy sporran) and I acted all proper.
The guy who won came on in a denim kilt, a tight tank top, and an attitude.
Since then I have acquires a kilt I use for running on colder days.
Today, was the Men in Kilts. I entered the over 50 competition. I wore my running kilt, my Brooks PureConnects, my triathlon top, and my four medals - Maryland Half, Celebration Triathlon, Baltimore Marathon, and Savannah Rock and Roll. I introduced myself as "Tim from Catonsville, Triathlete and Marathoner." And I strutted into the spotlight like I effing owned the place.
And the winner was ...
A guy shorter than me wearing a dress kilt and a Brian Boru jacket.
Hey, that's what I did LAST year!
I still looked a 100 times better than the other six contestant all with no need of a sporran because their bellies hung low enough no one would have seen it anyway.
Edited around 8:00 AM Monday morning:
I would love to have had pictures, but....
She(WMBO) couldn't figure out my camera. So, no pictures! Grrr. I think she was expecting it to act like an instamatic. Cameras nowadays all want to meter the scene, especially the better cameras like the Digital SLR I got for me after Savannah. And she was too quick on the button.
My guess.
Just sayin' is all.
I hear people say to me something that makes me uncomfortable.
"You have inspired me."
My goodness, I never ever set out to be anyone's role model.
As we change our lifestyles by losing weight and getting fit, people who see our progress often marvel and think "Look at what he/she did. They're just folk like me. If they can do it, so can I!"
We are unintentional role models. Accidental inspirations.
Today at a Weight Watchers meeting a woman walked in. I remembered her from early in my weight loss journey. When I was still "impossibly" far away from my goal, she and her husband were in a meeting telling their story. She had lost 75 pounds, he had lost 150 pounds. I blurted out "You have lost between you what I currently weigh!" It dawned on me that what each of them lost must have seemed impossible to them.
When she was re-introducing herself, she pointed to me. "Tim brought me back." What? "I saw him at church and he told me how we had inspired him early on. I gained back a lot with the baby and so has Gerry. When Tim told me how we had inspired him and I saw him at church, I felt that I need to go back. I didn't want to let him down."
Oh my God! She wasn't letting me down. BUt she had inspired me to get serious, stop saying things were impossible and lose the weight.
It now seems that I had inspired my inspiration!
At the Savannah Marathon, people recognized me from my Facebook posts and told me that was I an inspiration to them. I had no idea.
After the race, people came to me and shook my hand and told me that my example had kept them going. "You were so positive all through." Really? I wanted to just get it over with after about three and a half hours. I ran a 5:20 marathon. That's slow. My daughter assured me that I was "That guy" in the race. "What do you mean 'that guy'?"
"You were that guy in the Maryland flag shorts who was encouraging other runners to keep going." Really? I was just being friendly. I actually thought I might have been a little irritating. "No, Dad, I saw you and how people responded. Maybe seeing an old guy like you ..." Watch it!
St Francis of Assisi said something that probably applies:
"Preach the gospel at all times. When necessary, use words." Of course he was talking about the story of the life of Jesus, but it can be applied as "Live the life you belief and other will see it. If you need to explain, use words."


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11,000 may rejoin state's Basic Health plan
A federal judge has told Washington state to re-enroll in the Basic Health plan some 11,000 people who were eliminated because of questions about their immigration status.
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Health Care Authority's Basic Health program: www.basichealth.hca.wa.gov or 1-800-660-9840; interpreting services will be arranged free of charge.
About 11,000 people who were kicked off the state's Basic Health insurance program for the working poor in March because of their immigration status will be allowed to re-enroll after a federal court judge said the state likely had violated their constitutional equal-protection rights.
Nearly 1,600 are immigrants who are in the country legally but have been "lawfully present" for less than five years; the others didn't supply information to the state about their resident status in time to avoid being removed from the program.
Earlier this year, the state, under budget pressure that nearly shut down the subsidized program, adopted new rules to qualify for federal funds. The new rules required that participants be legal U.S. residents who have been in the country for at least five years.
On March 1, the Health Care Authority, under budget pressure, removed about 17,000 people from the program, including children, seniors, those who made too much money, undocumented residents, and those who hadn't lived here legally for at least five years.
Soon afterward, a low-income Snohomish County woman who had been diagnosed with breast cancer filed the lawsuit, saying she had to cancel a follow-up doctor's appointment because she couldn't afford it.
Several other plaintiffs, all represented by Northwest Health Law Advocates and Seattle law firm Riddell Williams, joined the lawsuit.
The state argued that an order to bring people back onto the program might cause it to overspend, possibly forcing the state to close the program entirely.
Judge James Robart, of the U.S. District Court in Seattle, who certified the lawsuit as a class-action case, issued a preliminary injunction Sept. 28, saying that "class members' need for subsidized health insurance and the proven risk of erroneous deprivation likely outweigh the government's interest in conserving limited resources."
Robart also said those who had been removed from the program hadn't gotten adequate notification from the state, including an individualized explanation of why the state had concluded they were no longer eligible, a description of eligibility requirements so the recipient could submit relevant proof of eligibility and information on the right to appeal.
Those who wish to re-enroll must pay premiums by Nov. 21 for December coverage; they can also pay premiums for retroactive coverage back through September, said Sharon Michael, HCA spokeswoman.
Michael said it isn't clear yet how the state will pay for the health-care costs of those who re-enroll but who don't meet federal requirements. "As far as I know, it's money that has to come out of our budget. ... We don't know the impact yet."
She said letters will go out by the end of the week to those 11,000 former Basic Health members.
The plan's enrollment is currently 35,066, down from nearly 81,000 a year ago. There are now 152,893 people on the waiting list.
Janet Varon, attorney with Northwest Health Law Advocates, said there was no real disagreement between the two parties on the facts. "This was a ruling on the law," she said.
When the expansion of the federal health-care overhaul takes place in 2014, most of those removed from the Basic Health program will be eligible for federal funds and will be able to buy health insurance through a state-managed marketplace.
But in the meantime, the state budget crisis has put the Basic Health program at risk, potentially affecting thousands who need health insurance, Varon said. "A lot of this is just getting to 2014."
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The Day We "Time Traveled" in Manila
Traveling has always been a passion of mine (domestic, international, or even that just-a-few-blocks-away kind of travel). Traveling with my special someone — now, that just makes it all the more exciting! But since my boyfriend Paul and I aren't allowed to go on overnight trips YET without any "chaperones" (haha, strict ang mga ate ko!), we just make it a point to squeeze in traveling through our "day" dates. Luckily, we're both history buffs and we both share an interest in getting to know the Philippines more — with Manila first on our minds. ;)
I've been living in Manila since day one but to be honest, there's just so much more to know about its history. On the other hand, Paul's from Laguna so exploring Manila is also on top of his list. Having said that, it just became a priority for us to save and sign up for different Manila tours because let's face it, going anywhere (even places you've been to before) makes it more interesting depending on your new-found discovery. And how do you "discover" something new when you've been to a place once, twice, thrice, and so on? My answer is through KNOWLEDGE and INFORMATION! And those knowledge and information? Well, their new-found "effect" on you will always depend on your tour guide! :D
And that's exactly why Paul and I decided to avail of Manila for a Day (M4AD)'s 3G time-traveling engagement, which basically covered God, Gold, and Glory in the Walled City — thanks to our tour guide Dustin Ancheta (who also happens to be a college course mate of mine).
Our M4AD experience has been our second Manila tour (our first was with a different tour guide and it was in the Malacañang area, but I wasn't able to blog about that because I was on a blogging hiatus back then! hahaha!). Anyway, M4AD prefers to call what they offer as "time-traveling engagements" instead of just plain old tours. Why? Well it's in the way their guide Dustin does his engagements! He even brings along with him a TIME TRAVEL KIT!
So to kick off our virtual time-traveling engagement, here's our first stop that day:
San Agustin Church
I've been to San Agustin Church several times before but to be honest, I was just as awed as Paul (it's his first time in the church) during the entire tour. It was only that day that it sank in to me that we were inside a UNESCO World Heritage Site — equivalent to the Pyramids of Giza in Eqypt or the Chichen Itza in Yucatan, Mexico! Like, really, WOW! #ProudPinoy here!
Having a tour guide who really knows what he's doing (and saying!) does change the entire travel experience. It even has its perks, too!
One of which is having access to places that are not usually open to the public. Case in point, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi's resting place!
As a Filipino, we've all been taught in history class that Ferdinand Magellan discovered the Philippines. But since he already died in Cebu during the Battle of Mactan, he wasn't really able to reach Manila. Hence when you say "founder of Manila," the title really goes to Miguel (yes, feeling close lang! wahahahaha!). And before this tour, I wasn't even aware that the actual Spaniard who discovered my hometown actually rests IN MY HOMETOWN nonetheless! So much for being a Manila Girl all my life! Oh well, at least now I know. :P
We also walked on the church grounds as Dustin educated us in the way society influenced art back in the day. I won't explain it to you in detail anymore (you have to avail of the tour if you want to know! haha!) but in a nutshell, that experience in the room full of religious figures reminded us that life does imitate art (or vice versa), and there's no one definition of beauty. It changes from one generation to another, and the cycle just goes on and on. So if chinitas and mestizas were the "in" thing then, it somehow changed in the middle of history, and returned again in the present, etc. Just like in the Renaissance period, voluptuous women were all the rage because they symbolized fertility — fast forward to today, everybody wants to have Victoria Secret model-inspired bodies because that's what the media dictates, etc. You get my drift.
Most of all, that experience showed us how God and Gold mixed back in the day — quite literally! Just take the statue of Jesus as an example:
Dustin also guided us in other areas inside the church and learned a ton of things along the way. But like I said, I don't want to spoil things for you so better attend the actual tour yourself. :)
After the church, our next stop was…
Casa Manila
Picture-taking isn't really allowed inside Casa Manila so for this part, I'll be borrowing photos from Travelibre. :)
Basically, the Casa Manila in Intramuros isn't an authentic 19th-century house (it's an actual replica of one) — but some of the things inside it are 100% legit. It was created by the Philippine government in the 1980s (headed by Imelda Marcos) to depict what it's like to be RICH and POWERFUL in the time of Spanish-colonized Philippines.
Inside, we were required to walk on a long red carpet (they say it's to make the museum easier to clean) and if you happen to step outside of it, a guard will definitely reprimand you for it! So consider this a heads-up! Haha!
Moving on, one of the first things we saw inside Casa Manila was the kwartos. According to the labels, they were actually just "dorm rooms," so imagine what an actual room for a family member looks like! Dustin even told us that back then, visitors inside a house owned by the rich and powerful were "filtered" by floors.
We know that back then, people in the Philippines were divided according to status: the Peninsulares (Spaniards born in Spain), the Insulares (Spaniards born in Manila or anywhere else but not in Spain), the Mestizos (half Spanish, half-Chinese or half something else as long as there's Spanish blood), the Indios (pure Filipinos), etc. (Trivia: Most of our national heroes like Jose Rizal and Emilio Aguinaldo were Mestizos).
So for example, if you're part of the Insulares, you could go anywhere in the house. But if you're part of the Indios, you'd be lucky you even made it past the entrance door! Get the picture? That's how rampant racism was back in those days. :(
Another interesting area in Casa Manila was the cucina (kitchen):
As you can see from the photo, it was so 19th century! Dustin mentioned that during those days, a rich and powerful family had many servants and all those pots and pans were used to the max. One unique item there (unfortunately, no photo) was the vintage ice box. Since there were no refrigerators back then, only the rich could afford to import ice. But of course, you couldn't just import ice without having the equipment to actually sustain it (the Philippines is a tropical country, so just imagine your bad ice investment if you just let it melt under the sun!). And that's when it really hit us. There's truly a big difference between the truly wealthy and those who are just trying to climb the social ladder — the rich can sustain their lifestyles; social climbers can't. In relation to this is the next area, the dining room:
As you can see, the dining area has a long table. If you watch Downton Abbey, well you've already got an idea how this works. However in the Philippine setting, only the master of the house had arm rests on the sides of his chair, and the rest were seated alternately (male, female, male, female, and so on). BUT if you're a guest gentleman and you were seated in the middle with ladies surrounding you, might as well leave the feast because that's a form of insult. If you've read Rizal's Noli Me Tangere, Dustin shared that there was one scene there wherein Crisostomo Ibarra was seated (on purpose) in the middle of the table and knowing that he was being insulted, he charged toward the master of the house, which was none other than Padre Damaso. Hihihi. #history
Going back to the dining area in Casa Manila, refer again to the photo above and you'll notice those two curtain-like decorations hanging from the ceiling. What are they? Let's just say that those were their manual version of the electric fan. And since they're manual, a person (usually a young boy servant) actually had to run them. Our very informative tour guide even said that a guest shouldn't see the servant or else, that would also be a form of insult! Kalurkey talaga! But now you realize what the lifestyle of the rich and powerful was like back then. But unlike those who could buy ice just because they wanted to try it but couldn't really afford it again and again, the truly rich and powerful could (and still can) sustain their lavish lifestyles. Except nowadays, I believe that the luxurious ice has already been replaced by designer items! Hahaha! ;)
There were other interesting rooms in Casa Manila, but of course, I think it's better if you just see them for yourself!
The Manila Collectible Company
And then our last stop during that time traveling engagement was The Manila Collectible Company (TMCC).
Upon arriving at the place, we were served refreshments and snacks. And yes, those snacks were those you can see on the above photo! Haha! I must say, they were all very tasty, especially the con cremas and the coco jam (not in photo). I actually bought a bottle of the latter for myself! Wahahahaha! But yeah, TMCC is "a one-stop shop that offers the best of Philippine products, tours and events!". So if you're in the mood for all things Philippine culture, then this is definitely the place to go to!
And oh, this was also the place where Dustin answered our questions about the entire tour. That's what I like about M4AD's offering, they really try to give you the best of history through what they know. In fact if they don't know it right then and there, they'll still try to answer you via e-mail. Now that's what I call dedication! :D
So that's our M4AD experience. Thanks so much to Dustin for making time travel in Manila such a fun (and learning) experience!
As for Paul and I, the whole point is to explore Manila one area at a time (Malacañang area, check! One area of Intramuros, check!) — which is exactly why next on our Manila adventure is Carlos Celdran's Walk This Way! So watch for that! :)
Until then… see yah! :)
The Year That Was: 2013
Read one book per week, have a healthier lifestyle (ahem!), update my blog at least once a month…
These are just some of the things in my list and it goes on, and on, and on. Because you know, it's that time of the year again to make New Year's "resolutions." Kahit ang totoo, hanggang mga first week of January lang naman natutupad! Hahaha!
This is just my third time to write a year-ender post and even though my blog has been inactive for the most part of the past year (2013), I still couldn't let this go because for the past two years, my year-ender posts sort of became my "guide" for the year that followed.
In 2011, I wrote that I wanted to be AMAZED in 2012. Check!
2011 was also my "blogging" year.
In 2012, I kind of asked the universe to help me in my career in 2013. And guess what? Check again!
2012 was also my "travel" year.
In 2013, I found myself lying low in the blogging world but boy, was it one hell of a roller-coaster ride in real life! :P
I'd like to call 2013 my "career" and "friendship" year for the following reasons:
I'm already sure that WRITING, in every sense of the word, is my passion. So when I landed a new full-time writing job at the start of the year, I was ecstatic! I was writing at least six articles per day for different food, lifestyle, and travel websites and I was living my "writing dream." Unfortunately, that was short-lived because the company declared bankruptcy after a few weeks. And just like that, I was back in the hunt for the next writing job that could fulfill my so-called writing dream. But this time, I was also already cautious with the companies I was sending my resume to.
I just said that I'm already sure that WRITING, in every sense of the word, is my passion. However, I wasn't really sure what KIND of writing I was talking about. Not until an opening for a great company made its way to me (thanks to a job site) in the second quarter of the year and I figured, why not? Sure, it wasn't the kind of creative/lifestyle writing I was used to, but it's a job that still involved the WRITTEN WORD. So yes, I ventured into TECHNICAL WRITING. :)
Up to now, I'm a "creative" writer at heart but looking back to my decision to put more importance on the actual company I was applying for instead of the actual job, I'm glad to say that I've no regrets! Almost a year into technical writing, I won't deny that I'm still struggling but you know what? I still consider this as my BEST CAREER MOVE by far! I already love the industry we're in even before I applied, and I'm glad that I still get to learn NEW THINGS every. single. day! More importantly, I love the work environment — the company knows how to value both its business and employees. And speaking of the latter, my colleagues are the best people to work with — they know how to get the work done without sacrificing the fun, and I'm thankful for the new friendships I've formed in the workplace! :D
So creative writing and technical writing both at the same time? I say, why not?! After all, they still both deal with words, words, words and for a WORDSMITH like me, that's more than enough! ♥
Aside from the new friendships I've formed in the workplace, reconnecting with my high school friends was one of my 2013 highlights. ;)
I haven't bonded with them for quite some time after our high school graduation (which was in 2005!), so I'm just really happy that I got to do so again in 2013… and beyond, of course! In fact, we're already planning a getaway this coming 2014! So thanks, girls, for our adventures this past year! Really, really, really looking forward to our next ones!!! ♥
And to wrap this up, of course my 2013 wouldn't be complete without the love of my life (hehehe, sorry na kung mushy!):
Basically, that was 2013 for me. It might look simple and worry-free, but I'm telling you that that wasn't really the case. Besides, why focus on negativity when you can have a much better outlook in life when focused on positivity, right? Good vibes, all the way!!!
And that's exactly what I want the universe to grant me this 2014: GOOD VIBES… and to read one book per week, have a healthier lifestyle (ahem!), update my blog at least once a month… you know the drill. Wahahahaha!
Anyway, I wish you all GOOD THINGS this coming new year!
A Malatean Day
It has been awhile since the last time I "documented" my bonding sessions with friends, so thank God for my Saturday last April 27 because it was definitely one for the books — or this blog for that matter! Haha!
It all started at lunch time when I attended the graduation party of my high school friend Talitha and her sister Jenina. From being our valedictorian in high school to now graduating from med school, Talitha is someone we're really proud of! :)
Of course what made the celebration even more exciting was the attendance of our other high school friends and one of our favorite teachers — all while filling ourselves with sumptuous Chinese food from Hong Kong Chef Restaurant! Yuuum!
After that, Abby, Chona, Dexter, and I had a "spontaneous" trip to The Podium and it was such a milestone for me because…
a) it was my first time to drive along EDSA without any of my sisters! I've been driving since 2008, but I've always dreaded driving along EDSA. Whenever I had to do so, I made sure that I was always with one of my sisters… kaya big deal talaga 'to, friends! BIG DEAL talaga, 'to! But I'm glad that I was able to share it with yoouuu! HA HA HA :P
b) it was my first time to go to The Podium! Like seriously! I'm NOT an "Ortigas" person, you know?! And since it was my first time, I really didn't know how to go there… so imaginin niyo nalang ang kaba ko while driving along EDSA! Thank God we arrived there safely! Heehee.
Once there, we also saw our other high school classmates Jez and Reg.
We stayed there for at least four hours — or at least I did because Paul finally arrived and we were off to another place…
…my Idol Tinah's new "home!" ;)
Tinah's also my high school schoolmate but she's one batch higher than me. We reconnected a few years ago… which all started because of our "interest" in running. Speaking of which… Although it's not yet obvious right now, I'm planning to train for a run this coming May — and hopefully get back in shape, too! Wahahahaha!
Seriously though, I'm training for this:
I'm doing this because Malate Catholic Church has always been very dear to me — and not just because Malate Catholic School (or MCS, where I spent my elementary and yes, HIGH SCHOOL days!) is a parochial school of the aforementioned church. I've been a MALATEAN all my life in every sense of the word. I studied at MCS, lived and continues to live in Malate, and it'll always be part of my personal history.
On the other hand, Malate Catholic Church IS part of our history. It was built in the 1500s (during the Spanish period), survived World Wars, but most of all, it was, is, and will always be a place where Catholics can go to and talk to Him.
So yes, whether or not you're a Malatean, I'm inviting you all to join the Run for Restoration on May 26, 2013! For more details, click HERE. :D
Anyway, you can see that if there was a "theme" for this day, it'd be HIGH SCHOOL! My entire Saturday was filled with nostalgia, laughter, food, and of course, FRIENDSSS. Eight years may have passed since we all left our beloved Alma Mater and went on to our own separate journeys, but I'm glad that we still get to do this NOW. Wherever life takes us — Pasay, Ortigas, Japan, or Canada (literal pala daw!) — one thing remains: there was, is, and will always be a school by the church of Malate… that in return produced the "Malateans" we are today. :)
Staycation Destinations
The heat we've been experiencing these days is truly undeniable and suddenly, all we can think about is it's already summer! Like seriously, has it really been three months since the last time I heard "Jingle Bells" and marveled at colorful, twinkling lights? Oh well. Time flies sooo fast, indeed. And apparently, this post is three months overdue too! Hahaha!
It's a good thing though that whether it's Christmas, summer, or just about any holiday you can think of, these hotels in the metro definitely define what a "staycation" ought to be. ;)
My family and I spent Christmas 2012 at Fairmont Makati — the newest addition to the number of properties the hotel chain owns around the world, located in the middle of the country's business and shopping district: Makati (duh!). =))
Of course the Fairmont brand is already known for its world-class customer service but aside from that, the hotel also boasts of its "Pillow Menu" wherein guests can opt to request for additional pillows that are made of different materials, as well as give different sleep benefits — free of charge. I think that's a signature of the hotel chain because the "Pillow Menu" was also one of the things I enjoyed when we stayed at Fairmont Singapore a few years back.
Anyway, the other things I loved about Fairmont Makati were their Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Gold Lounge, and of course, Cafe Macaron! I swear, I'm a French Macaron addict and only three brands have passed my "taste" so far: TWG, Chez Karine, and Cafe Macaron. So trust me when I say that the ones served at Fairmont Makati's Cafe Macaron are a must-try! Wahahahaha! :D
LIKE and SHARE Fairmont Makati's Facebook page HERE.
And then just a tumbling away from Fairmont (you know what I mean!) is Raffles Makati. :) Actually, this is both a residential area and a luxury hotel. Most of the floors are allotted to the former (so those are off-limits unless you know someone who owns a unit), and just a few floors for the latter. But of course, the hotel experience Raffles Makati gives also makes you feel like a unit owner — even their suites (yes, there are no "rooms") are designed as if you're staying in your own personal space… even for just a couple of days!
LIKE and SHARE Raffles Makati's Facebook page HERE.
If our Christmas was spent in Makati, our New Year 2013 was celebrated at Bonifacio Global City — at Seda Hotel to be exact!
Before you even wonder why name a hotel "Seda," well it's actually the Filipino equivalent of "silk." And according to the management, silk is "a lustrous yet strong fabric that perfectly represents our commitment to providing a seamless accommodation experience." At least now you know! :P
Located in the middle of Bonifacio High Street, Market! Market!, and Serendra (just imagine what a perfect location this is!), the BGC branch is only one of the Seda Hotels located all over the country; the others are in Cagayan de Oro (Centrio), Davao (Abreeza), and Laguna (Nuvali) — although this one's still under construction.
LIKE and SHARE Seda Hotels' Facebook page HERE.
So the next time you plan to take a staycation, remember these three words: Fairmont. Raffles. Seda.
Now off you go and may you all have a blast this summer (or any staycation-worthy event for that matter!).
The Amazing 2012*
*superheroes bit by eight-legged creatures not included! :P
It's that time of the year again — a time for year-ender posts (at least for bloggers!). It was exactly a year ago (December 29, 2011) when I posted my first year-ender on this blog, and I just realized that the universe heard my plea. When I said that I wanted to be "amazed" this year (inspired by the movie New Year's Eve), I think I got more than what I asked for! ;)
Last year, I wrote this:
"This coming year, I also dare ALL OF US to be AMAZED!!! I don't know… be amazed by EATING. TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS. PRAYING. TRAVELING. LOVING. WRITING. Actually, ANYTHING. As long as you get to have your own interpretation of the word "AMAZING," do it! Just. be. amazed!"
Eating, taking photographs (hello, Instagram!), and praying are already givens. They're practically part of my everyday life, so I'd like to focus on the remaining three: traveling, loving, and writing.
Let's start with TRAVELING.
During the first half of the year, the travel bug was at work in my life because that was the time I decided to TRAVEL just because I could! Hahaha! I don't know what happened, but I just suddenly found myself traveling to Brunei in January, Bohol and Cebu in April, Vietnam and Cambodia in May, and Hong Kong (for the nth time!) in June.
I have a feeling that it'll be a long time before I can do THIS again, so I'm grateful that I was given the chance to do so in 2012. :)
Aside from my own travels, I also launched my 2012 blog project (yehesss, "launch" talaga!) wherein I featured "people like you and me — who just happen to have 'wanderlust' as their middle names" every month. To know what I'm talking about, CLICK HERE. Haha! So to my featured travelers this 2012 — Minnie, Danica, Pia, my sisters, Cara, Joanna, Carol, Anthony, Arlene, Gian, Rema, Madel, Bianca, George and Angelo — I want to say THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! for sharing your travel stories and making my blog project a success! It was as if we also went to the places you've been to through your words and pictures. I love and thank you all!!! :D
This 2013, I'll still feature travelers but it won't be a monthly thing anymore. However, I still hope that you'll read and enjoy them as much as you did when I was still doing it every month. Heehee.
Let's move on to WRITING.
This is the part where I talk about my "chosen career" (as opposed to the "default" one). @_@
2012 has been a roller coaster ride for me career-wise. In May, I decided to leave my first full-time job after working there for two years and nine months. Three months after that, I landed my next job wherein I was finally able to pursue my passion for writing. But I believe that God has a better plan for me, so that "next job" lasted for only three months. I'm still thankful, though, that I was given that "experience" because I did learn a thing or two from it. In fact, I'd like to share with you my favorite "assignment" during my short stint there: FOOD REVIEWS!!!
(excerpts from "Family-friendly Restaurants"
found inside BC Magazine Philippines' November 2012 issue)
This 2013, I still hope to pursue this "chosen career" of mine, BUT I'm hoping that I'll also
have the luck to be given the chance to pursue my "default" one. Take a hint, my dream job! (Universe, are you listening again? Hehehe.)
And to end this post, let's talk about LOVING.
I don't know how to start this without being cheesy and mushy. Alam naaa!
Okay, this is a continuation of what I wrote on my year-ender post last 2011:
I wrote THAT in December 2011. And even though I didn't really meet Zac Efron in person this year, I still got to have my very own Paul — who I met nine months after telling the world that I wanted to be amazed!
(pagbigyan na ang cheesiness at mushiness! Wahahahaha!)
I love you, hon!!! ♥
So yeah. Universe, excellent job! Consider me MORE THAN amazed!
I, thank you. ♥♥♥
This coming new year, I hope that I'll continue to be GRATEFUL and AMAZED.
I wish the same things for ALL OF YOU.
Happy 2013, my dear friends!!!
Mikhaela Georgette
BLUE and REDssssss
The celebration happened a week ago, but the actual birthday happens this week! ;) Having said that, I just want to say HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my friend/featured traveler/fellow blogger CAROL!!!
But aside from that, one of the things that made that day blog-worthy was how we all looked like with our blue-and-red ensemble! =))
See? How can you not "document" a day like that? Hahaha!
And oh! If you're wondering WHERE this took place, it was at Diamond Hotel's Corniche restaurant:
"…Corniche offers an exceptional breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet spread and an extensive all-day a la carte menu. The buffet selection is composed of Asian, Western, Japanese, salad, and dessert stations, all meticulously prepared by culinary experts. Featuring signature cakes and pastries for dining and take-out orders is a cake shop at the Corniche entrance."
That's pretty much it. I just had to make this quick and simple. :) So again…
Happy Birthday, Carol!
May you enjoy your day (even though I know you have exams in law school!)
We love you.
I love you.
xoxo, M.
Still COOKin' in 2012!
"I'm sorry if it took us awhile to go back." He said during that night. Or something like that.
Well, apology accepted! After all, we've waited three years to see him again! (By "we," I'm referring to me, my Ate Fai, and the rest of his loyal followers since his Idol days!)
So who exactly am I talking about? Why, David Cook, of course! :D
It's true, it did take him awhile to come back to Manila because when he first played for his Filipino fans, I still haven't found my first full-time job, my sister just got married, and he shared the stage with his runner-up, David Archuleta! In fact, I documented that epic concert in my previous blog, which you can check out by clicking HERE.
Indeed, a lot of things have happened since 2009. And now that we're in 2012, these happened: I just resigned from my first full-time job, my niece is about to turn three years old soon, and David Cook (DC) finally decided to have a concert of his own! But one thing remains: my undying love for his angelic-yet-powerful rock voice!
And speaking of his "angelic-yet-powerful rock voice," have you gotten yourself a copy of his latest album This Loud Morning?
Well if you still haven't, I suggest you go get one as soon as you can and turn to tracks like "Right Here, With You," "Fade Into Me," and "4 Letter Word." Why? Wala lang, those are my favorite tracks kasi! Eh nagbabakasakali lang na pareho tayo ng taste in music! Wahahahaha!
But seriously, DC's voice never fails to put a smile on my face! If only I could describe his voice by using an adjective that is used to describe looks, "gwapo" would be the appropriate one! Oh wait! I did describe his voice like that once, twice, or thrice. Whenever I listen to his songs, bigla nalang ako mapapasabi ng "ang gwapo talaga ng boses niya!" Hahaha!
I guess you just really can't deny "talent" when you "hear" one! ♥
Of Beautiful Weddings, Family Reunions, and Sunset Limitations
The last time (also my first time) I was in Bohol was just last April. I was with two of my college friends, we got left by our original flight to Cebu, our flight from Manila to Tagbilaran was delayed for two hours, and to top it all off, our luggage went to Cebu instead of Bohol — so go figure. In fact, I wrote a very looong blog entry about it. Hahaha!
And then last Friday, I was supposed to go to Bohol again for my cousin Brian's wedding… I booked a flight with another cousin, Charlene, with her husband Ryan.
So we arrived at the airport before lunch since our flight WAS SUPPOSED TO BE at 2PM. But then again, it got delayed for two hours… and then it eventually got cancelled. CANCELLED!!! To think that my first trip to Bohol was already jinxed! How malas could I be? :(
The Sunset Limitation Experience
The reason why our flight got cancelled was because of LIMITED SUNSET. Tagbilaran's runway isn't equipped with lights and whatnot needed for a plane to land — hence, it's not fit for night arrivals! Okay, understood. But as to why our flight got delayed in the first place, that still remains a mystery! Kaloka diba?!
Luckily, our airline that time was Philippine Airlines (PAL). So to turn our kamalasan into something good, our cancelled flight was exchanged for a new flight the following day — with a free overnight stay and buffet dinner at Diamond Hotel to boot! Malas ba? Well, hindi pala!!! Wahahahaha!
It was then that Ate Cha, Kuya Ry, and I met the bride's friends: Minnie and her husband Dao, and of course my roomie that night, Ate She! :)
And since most of us are part of the bridal entourage (Ate She was in fact the Matron of Honor!), just imagine if we all didn't make it to Bohol in time! Whew.
Magrereklamo pa ba kami? Even the transfers to the hotel and back to the airport were shouldered by the airline. So really, THANKS PAL!!! :D
Meet My Relatives
Of course, with weddings come family reunions! 'Nuff said. :D :D :D
(photobooth photos courtesy of Artline)
Miss Bridesmaid and The Newlyweds
This wedding was actually my fourth time to be a bridesmaid. The first time was waaay back in high school (I think!) and I don't even have a picture of that! But after that, I made sure to document every dress I wore — just in case I collect 27 Dresses and be my very own Katherine Heigl! Chos!
Anyway, back to the real reason why I was in Bohol in the first place! Of course, CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLYWEDS!!!
I wish I took more photos! But I was so caught up with all the happenings, so I'll just rely on my relatives' pictures when they finally upload them! Haha! But overall, I say Bri and Mich's wedding was a blast! And that whole sky lantern thing at the end? Totally epic! As Katrina put it, "It's just like the movie Tangled!"
Again, Bri and Mich… Congratulations!
May you live happily ever after! ♥
Sojourning in Cambodia
Four months ago, my sisters found out that there's already a direct flight from Manila to Siem Reap via Cebu Pacific. Prior to that, we already booked a trip to Vietnam… but since I didn't know that I'll already be free from my work come May, I passed up the opportunity to go with them to Siem Reap since I
have had limited leaves! Ahem!
But I did resign this month, and now I have TIIIME! *tumbling here* So days before my sisters' flight to Siem Reap, I decided to go with them. Bad news? It cost me a couple of bucks since there were no promo fares anymore! Boo! But good news? I was finally going to Siem Reap, baby! As simple as that. :P
So I just got back from Siem Reap, Cambodia… but where to start?
Okay, let's start with Siem Reap's airport. :) For seasoned travelers, I bet you know the so-called "Banana Pancake Trail," which includes Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. You can travel these three countries by bus, but since I'm not a big fan of looong bus rides, my best option is to ride planes — now that, I'm a big fan of! Hahaha! Anyway, Siem Reap's airport was quite surprising (in a good way) considering that it's a province. It actually reminded me of a resort, and I can only wish that our local/provincial airports can be like it!
Next, let's talk about our Cambodian "home" for several days: Sojourn Boutique Villas. :) One of the things I noticed when I first stepped on Sojourn was its eco-friendly ambience, reminiscent of one of my favorite local resorts in the Philippines — El Nido Resorts.
Anyway, upon arrival, we were greeted by their friendly and warm staff. Plus, welcome food and drinks were served! Panalo!!!
It's actually owned by an Australian couple, and "with only ten private villa rooms, Sojourn offers journeys of an entirely different nature." I also loved their "Book Bundle" concept wherein you can exchange your books for theirs. Unique AND useful, indeed! ;)
And one of the good things about Sojourn is that it's like a one-stop place for everything you need for your trip — including tours (click here)! So yes, we availed of their Angkor Trekker – Private One Day Guided Tour, and our "tour" day pretty much looked like THIS:
Sunrise at Angkor Wat…
(kung saan ako'y biglang nakakita ng mukhang Prince William! HA HA HA)
Well, sabi ko naman mukhang Prince William… "mukhang" being the operative word! Wahahahaha!
the temples…
Wat Athvea
Angkor Wat
Angkor Thom
(Bayon Temple)
Ta Prohm Temple
After touring the temples, we went back to Sojourn to have aromatherapy massages at their in-house spa called Origins Spa. By nighttime, we went back to the town center to eat a buffet dinner and watch a traditional apsara dance at Koulen II Restaurant.
Right after that, we went to a night market — where a bunch of sellers called me "lady" to get my attention and eventually buy their products! Haha, feelingera! =)) But seriously, feel na feel ko ang pagiging "lady" dun! Bukod sa puro may "royal" ang pangalan ng mga hotel, 'sang katutak na sapphires ang binebenta dun! And as the Duchess of Cambridge's
royal loyal follower, my eyes easily spotted lots of replicas of her engagement ring! @_@ Kung nalaman ko lang ng mas maaga na sa Cambodia lang pala makakabili nun, edi sana nakamura ako ng mga $20! Harharhar.
Ooh, two more things to remember when in Siem Reap:
-the US Dollar ($) is widely used, so you don't really have to think twice about foreign exchange; and
-the tuk-tuk is their sosyal version of our padyak!
Last but not the least, let's go back to Origins Spa. The day after our tour was our "relax day" because that was the time my sister decided to have another spa treatment! The best news? My sister "sponsored" my own spa treatment! Heehee. Kaya thanks talaga sa ate ko! I love her to bits!!! ♥
Anyway, each treatment at Origins Spa includes a complimentary drink and footwash. As for the main part, my sisters and I each had the Sojourn Signature Spa Package:
"The ultimate in pampering and the perfect way to complete your Sojourn experience. We start with your choice of body scrub and wrap to cleanse and treat your skin. While basking in your body wrap, enjoy a Kaffir Lime hair and scalp treatment. After your body wrap, enjoy a refreshing drink and light spa treat in your garden oasis.
This is followed by a one-hour aromatherpy massage"
(shortly followed by merienda at the poolside!)
Overall, I can say that this Cambodian vacation I just had is one of my best vacations ever! Kasi hindi lang puro sightseeing, may kasama ding "relaxing" part (a.k.a. spa treatments). SERIOUSLY.
So babalik pa ba ako sa Siem Reap? Aba naman, SIEM… pre! And I hope that you get to experience a Cambodian vacation like this, too! Kaya ano na... tara? ;)
Gotta Love A Travel-Themed Debut ♥
First of all, I'd like to greet the debutante, Rossell, a HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!! :)
Anyway, the last debut I attended was more than three years ago… and that was the debut of Rossell's Achie Minnie. In fact, I also blogged about it on CandyMag.com! You can check it out here. ;) Time flies sooo fast that I can't even fit into the dress I wore for Minnie's cotillion! Wahahahaha!
Going back to Rossell's debut, it was truly a night to remember! And based on this post's title, you can already tell what its theme was: TRAVEL! ♥♥♥
Actually, Rossell's Achie Minnie was my very first featured traveler when I started my 2012 blog project — click here! :D So no surprise there at all because their family truly loves traveling.
From the invitation…
the stage…
down to the cake!
Everything was truly lovelovelove.
Plus, I was able to catch up and DANCE (haha!) with friends I haven't seen in a looong time! Perfect night, indeed!
Special mention goes to my seatmates during that night: Stephanie, Bianca, and John! Heehee. :P
And of course, thanks to my friend Carol for my dress that night!!!
And that's it! Once again, I'd like to greet Rossell a HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! Thanks for inviting me! From The Lady to another lady, may all your wishes come true and I wish you all the best in your studies and future career — Doktora Rossell diba? Hehe. Stay gorgeous and sweet. Love you!