Running for a Cause

Talking with Papsie's boozed up friends last night, one of the topics was about the coming barangay elections.  Listening,  I learned that there was a candidate who sounded sensible because of his proposal to keep the hush-hush earnings for projects.  He did not win.  Why? Simple, the greater part of the majority does not desire losing the hush-hush earnings in their pockets.

I was probably naive to think that there is truly a noble cause why these candidates run.  I thought that at least there is a number that truly cares for the constituents' welfare and the barangay's improvement.  I learned that those candidates who had been on the run for many years are truly running for a cause - to fill their pockets with hush-hush earnings, or to become rich because of ill gotten money.

The barangay electoral system in the Philippines had been marred with greed, corruption, and chaos, for a long time.  Still, I have this wishful thinking that this will change in the future though I know it is just as near to impossible.  Some are ready to kill for a position, or to covet the position even in the most bloody way.  Some cling to the position even though their constituents had been denouncing them for long.

The anatomy of barangay elections in the Philippines stems from its culture of being clannish or family-oriented.  It may sound like it is a positive attribute but it is with this essence that unqualified or incompetent people are elected to a position.  It is not about a candidate's capacity to govern, or serve, it is about how much money they use to buy a vote, it is about how much percentage of the clan a candidate will win over, or it is about their ability to thwart the truth and the lies therein,  or to coerce their constituents to vote for them.

But it also stems from the constituents' unwillingness to change.  They vote for the same incompetent person because of the personal favors they will be getting in the future.  They sell their votes for a need but are not worried how much the act would cause them in the future.  They are negligent and uncaring that they do not take courage making their voice when these evil politicians openly cheat.  They tolerate the misdeed because they foresee the monetary gains they will have by agreeing to the evil deeds, or being silent about an obvious cheating.

Technology in the Medical World

Technology is providing IT professionals and clinicians what they need to facilitate work. It is truly beneficial for them that with it comes the equipment and accessories they need in their line of work and to serve clients and patients in the fastest way possible.

It is a wonder that today products like medical computer carts, medical cart accessories, and medical cabinets are already available to be utilized for professional services and as solution to many activities and procedures required to do the medical jobs. They are also available in different brands of choice.

I Need to Promote this Blog!

They say a directory submission software could help.  If I have enough money, I can give it a try.  But for now, I will be focusing on the traditional ways of promoting this blog and that is through social networking, submission to directories, exchanging links, and joining discussions and forums.

Hiphop Abs Exercise

Instead of clinging to weight loss pills (which I haven't tried ever since), I thought of giving a go to an exercise routine instead.  It is an aerobic exercise routine with hiphop dance.  Very interesting actually.  I thought at first, it would be as easy as eating pie because I am fond of dancing.  It was what I was good at during high school though nobody discovered it ha ha ha :-D.

But woe to me!  I am having a hard time keeping up with the exercise routine.   There are steps and movements that really rock.  If I will be sticking to the plan, in a few months, I will definitely say goodbye to the flabs!  I am keeping my fingers crossed at the moment.

It Does Not Seem to End

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I am amused that up until now, my high school classmates had not gotten off from the excitement of throwing banters at the posted pictures in Facebook.  They seem to have liked it so much to exchange jokes at everybody.  If one is 'pikon' surely he will be the object of it all.  So high-school-ish.  Ha ha  It does not seem to end.  Not that I wanted to end but the exchange have not died until now.  It is one way for everybody actually to experience laughter virtually.

On another note, Helen, the one who sponsored a party for our high school class, is going back to the US.  Back to work actually.  I was told she had not missed a day visiting places here in the Philippines and eating Filipino dishes in all her days of vacation.

Small Circles, Big Circles, Dark Circles??

It is so fun to look at how little children begin to learn to draw small and big circles.  But before a mother takes pleasure on how well the darling child is acquiring knowledge, it would take her to sacrifice a lot for the child from the time she was born up to the time she becomes a toddler that will not deprive the mother anymore of sleep during nights.

The other day, I saw Jennifer Lopez' picture with her eyes covered by make up to hide the dark circles.   In a news, it was said that she is fighting off dark circles with caviar.  Yes, caviar.  Not really the actual caviar but a beauty product with caviar.

Pop Your Pimple, Do You Do This Often?

In relation to blackheads on the nose, there is another problem that bothers most of us.  These are the pimples.  I usually do not worry about them because very seldom one can see a pimple on my face.  When I have one, I make it sure I do not touch it nor pop it.  I was told by a friend that it could infect the pimple.

If one pimple bothers me a lot, how much more if it grows big and is infected and multiply at the same time!  If you have been popping your pimples, you can try visit www.pimplepopping.org and they will tell you how damaging the activity is to your skin.  The site also recommends products that will ease the problem on pimples.

Bills Equals Best Diet Pills

That sounds like an odd title, is it not?

But it is true.  Those bills are enough to give you stress and affect your health.  People do not stop searching for best diet pills not knowing that the stress caused by the bills plus those domestic concerns can actually make you loose your appetite to eat.

A Night Without Stress

I just wanted to mention that I had a blast with my high school classmates last night of September 17, 2010 at Astoria Plaza in Ortigas sponsored by classmate Helen from Virginia.  It was a fun night full of laughter and childish banters.  It made me forget about my stressful life.

The thing was this second gathering was more full of fun.  I guess it was because during the first meeting, everybody is trying to feel, or trying to assess how each and everybody will reconnect again after a long time.

Are you bothered by blackheads on your nose?

I asked my friend if she is bothered by blackheads on nose.  She said yes.  It is not difficult for her to get rid of these blackheads because she has this accessory that she uses to scoop while she pricks the blackhead.

The Holidays are Coming!

The holidays are coming!  The ‘ber’ months are already here.    Once again, I will be listing down the names of the people I will be giving gifts.  Most of them are women and they vary from age to sizes.  This time I wanted to give dresses to them although I think I have to have a guide to holiday dressing.  I believe that when we give gifts they have to be timely and useful at the same time.

But then, as I mentioned, these women friends vary.  Therefore I should choose clothing that will be fitting for each of them.  Tall women have a specific cut of clothing just for them which could be a little different for those who wear petite clothing because they are petite.  Maternity dresses for the preggy ones also have a particular cut different from all others.

During this season and with this plan in mind, I wish I am like a fairy godmother that with a stroke of her wand, a complete wardrobe collection for women will just appear!  It would make my life easier.

Reasons You Were Not Invited to a Party

In a discussion I started in MyLot, with title Will you be hurt when you are not invited to a party?, I discovered that many people still get hurt or feel bad when someone close forgot to include them in the guests list.

I have to admit that there was a point in my life where I ask myself why I was not invited to a party by a known friend or an acquaintance. 

Sexy Costumes?

Had you experienced going to a masquerade party?  It just came into my mind if people who will go to this kind of party will be interested donning themselves with sexy costumes.  Catwoman flashed in my mind.  She is always an epitome of sensuality to me.  With such a sexy costume that she wears, anybody who will wear the same will be the star of a masquerade party.   Not one will ignore someone with such a sexy costume.

I wonder if this Catwoman sexy costume

UP Won the 2010 CDC

The University of the Philippines won the 2010 Samsung-sponsored Cheer Dance Competition held at the Araneta Coliseum.  When UST performed, I was amazed and said to myself maybe they are going to take the title from FEU.  I really thought that they will become the champions.

But when UP entered the dance arena, my attention and belief shifted. 

Slideshow in a Debut

I prepared a slideshow for Kay's Debut last January 24, 2008.  I have to say I was puzzled by the reaction of my daughter.  Perhaps at that time, she did not expect me to show some of the pictures.  She acted so strange in two of the pictures actually.  I just shrugged it off and did not bother to ask her why.

But slideshow preparation for me is a very nice gift for an occasion like a debut.  Up to now, it is a puzzle why my daughter screamed in something like more of a disgust over two pictures.  Maybe there was a story to the picture? I really do not know.

Joining MyLot

I have a recent addiction.  It's MyLot.

MyLot is a discussion board where you can 'discuss topics about anything and everything under the sun'.

Currently, I have discussions that solicited a number of opinions.  The following are my discussions that caught MyLotters interest:

• What about a 16 yr old girl falling in love with a 60 yr old man? Is that love?


• Have you eaten goat meat?


• What will you do if you see your partner with someone, holding hands together?


• Speech delay in children, what must be done?


• Do you think it would be sad if a man or a woman stays single forever?

And there are many more.  Sometimes it is frustrating to read insensible and senseless comments but I have to understand that some people are not fluent or eloquent in the English language.

If you want to join, feel free to do so and visit the page.

I Don't Want a Detox Treatment Someday

Most of my friends know that I drink alcohol.  I go for brandy.  But at times the thought that I could be addicted to alcohol scares me.  I don't want a detox treatment someday.  Do you know what a detox treatment mean?  It is a treatment after the process of detoxification.  It sounds simple but like any detox process, I know it could not be any less easy.

I would prefer a detoxification process to rid the body of the harmful elements brought about by poor diet and over indulgence with food.  But not a detox process because alcohol or a drug has to be removed from my body.  Aside from the stress that will be caused by people because one is an addict, I can not afford to subject myself into any treatment of that sort.

So I drink in moderation.  Even if life's concerns can be deluded at times by alcohol, in the morning, they remain.  One cannot ditch these concerns with alcohol.  We all have to remember that.

Would You Prefer Enamel Cookware?

It is so nice to see an enamel cookware like the one in the picture above but it would not fit a busy kitchen like Aling Isang's carinderia.  Aside from being costly, one cannot use metal utensils for these cookware.  They are very prone to scratches.

But these cookwares are said to be durable and do not react to food substances.  If you wanted to have your food cooked evenly, they are the best.

I believe that they are best for home use only and not for commercial use.   And if you ask me if I want one.  I do, who wouldn't?

Having a Break with Cyndi Lauper

I just came from work, so tired.  The food Papsie prepared is so good - chicken in white sauce! Yum!  It gratified the hunger which was lingering for the past few hours in the office.  I didn't even have time to eat.  Sometimes work gets in the way really.