Please pray for my mom

Man I'm so tired today... just got to the hospital to check on my mom from manila. I had to go to MARINA and get my first seaman's book and go to CHED (Commission on Higher Education) to have my Transcript and Diploma validated.

Anyway my mom's supposed to have an operation today but her blood pressure went up so the operation had to be called off. I guess my mom was kinda nervous. Hope everything goes well tomorrow. As for me I think I need to take a rest.

Moi, Ana Davila and Johan Ekidum

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Bumped into my old friends last week after being away from manila for two days for our Practical Exercises in Tanza Cavite, hence the tan. Damn! I miss these guys!

Paolo Ballesteros, Moi, and Lee

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Had fun watching Herbie the other week with Rose and guess who we bumped into? Our old friends Paolo and Lee. Paolo just got back from the US and man I didn't recognize him... Had to stare at him for 10 seconds before I could react after he called my name. :) Hahahaha!

Goodbye Philippines

I'm leaving on the 29th for a hosting job abroad and won't be back for 10 months!

I'll miss you all guys! :) Keep on checking this site for updates and pictures.

Upuan ("Chair")

I bumped into this video from PUP's website. It's a video that won an award in the PUP Ad Clash 2004. The video conveys the sad state of Philippine Education but inspite of the limited resources the country still manages to produce a highly skilled work force through state universities like the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

By the way... to those who are asking... that ain't me on the video... Hehehe!

You can view the video at http://centennial.pup.edu.ph/media/avid.asp



An old chair


"It's not about the chair"




"Reserved for VIP"


Guy sits on the chair


"It's the person sitting on the chair"


PUPian, That's PUP


"Have something to prove"


"Nation's light for 100 years"

Pedestrialization of Teresa Street

I went to PUP today to process my papers since I'll be leaving the country soon to work abroad. The university has undergone alot of changes and I'm happy that most of these changes are for the better. I love what they did to Teresa Street. I used to walk here on my way to the university before when I was still a student and believe me if you knew how it looked like before you would agree with me that the pedestrialization of this street is really something that the Manila government should be proud of.

The street became student / pedestrian friendly, cleaner and more organized with the pavement renovated to accomodate the volume of people, and alot colorful with the new light posts.

Kudos to Mayor Lito Atienza for making this possible!

Shake it off

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Originally uploaded by AyanD.

Ok, so I find this song really cool and I heard it's the next single Mariah will be releasing from her latest album.

Here's the lyrics... enjoy guys!

Shake it off
Mariah Carrey

[chorus]
I gotta shake you off
Cause the loving ain't the same
And you keep on playing games
Like you know I'm here to stay
I gotta shake you off
Just like the Calgon commercial
I really gotta get up outta here
And go somewhere
I gotta shake you off
Gotta make that move
Find somebody who
Appreciates all the love I give
Boy I gotta shake you off
Gotta do what's best for me
Baby and that means I gotta
Shake you off

By the time you get this message
It's gonna be too late
So don't bother paging me
Cause I'll be on my way
See I grabbed all my diamonds and clothes
Just ask your mama she knows
You're gonna miss me, baby
Hate to say I told you so
Well at first I didn't know
But now it's clear to me
You would cheat with all your freaks
And lie compulsively
So I packed up my Louis Vuitton
Jumped in your ride and took off
You'll never ever find a girl
Who loves you more than me

[chorus]
I gotta shake you off
Cause the loving ain't the same
And you keep on playing games
Like you know I'm here to stay
I gotta shake you off
Just like the Calgon commercial
I really gotta get up outta here
And go somewhere
I gotta shake you off
Gotta make that move
Find somebody who
Appreciates all the love I give
Boy, I gotta shake you off
Gotta do what's best for me
Baby, and that means I gotta
Shake you off

[bridge]
I gotta shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it off [repeat]

I found out about a gang
Of your dirty little deeds
With this one and that one
By the pool, on the beach, in the streets
Heard y'all was
Hold up, my phone's breakin' up
I'm a hang up and call the machine right back
I gotta get this off of my mind
You wasn't worth my time
So, I'm leaving you behind
Cause I need a real love in my life
Save this recording because
I'm never coming back home
Baby, I'm gone
Don't cha know

[chorus]
I gotta shake you off
Cause the loving ain't the same
And you keep on playing games
Like you know I'm here to stay
I gotta shake you off
Just like the Calgon commercial
I really gotta get up outta here
And go somewhere
I gotta shake you off
Gotta make that move
Find somebody who
Appreciated all the love I give
Boy, I gotta shake you off
Gotta do what's best for me
Baby, and that means I gotta
Shake you off

[bridge]

GO SEE on Thursday July 14 2005

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What: GO SEE for a Fashionshow scheduled for JULY at the Shangri-la Hotel Ortigas

When: July 14 2005 Thursday at 2PM

Where: Shangri-la Mall Ortigas - Pictures and Profiles Ground Floor next to DOME Cafe

Requirements:

Female:
5'8 up in height
modeling experience is an advantage
Class A to B models

Male:
5'10 up in height
modeling experience is an advantage
Class A to B models

For more details contact Ayan at 09178233726 or Marlon at 09197190653 or call IDEALmodels at 4357441 or email models_ideal@yahoo.com or ayan.deato@gmail.com

Ayan in different angles

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Originally uploaded by AyanD.

Just playing around with the net cam!

Do you have what it takes?

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We are pooling freelance or aspiring/new models for our upcoming TVCs & Print Ads, Bar Tours, Promos and Exciting Events.

If you believe you've got what it takes to be the next top model and event host, then join us NOW and be discovered! Come to any of our series of GO-SEEs every Saturday from June 25 to July 16, from 1-4 pm @ 7th Flr FBR Arcade, 317 Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights QC (right across the ATENEO)

Requirements for the models are: 16-25 years old Height of At least 5'5" for females and 5'8" for males slim to toned built, fair to tanned skin tone any race good looking and confident Photogenic....clear complexion is a plus. Please bring at least 2 3R pictures (head and body shots) or your set card if available. For inquiries please call IDEAL MODELS INTERNATIONAL @ 4357441/4342894 or 09197190653(look for Marlon OR Ayan) or email us at models_ideal@yahoo.com

What type of Blogger are you?

Filipino's love for good food

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Originally uploaded by AyanD.

Since I was a kid I have always loved eating and trying out all sorts of dishes ranging from Asian, American, European and even those exotic dishes. I guess it's because I've always been the adventurous type of guy that likes to try out something new all the time.

I can still remember when I was a kid, I would always try to help out in the kitchen especially during the yearly "barangay fiesta" instead of playing with the other kids outside and watch the street parades or join the street games.

Food has always been a part of the Filipino culture something I guess that makes us standout. Filipinos love to celebrate and with each celebration I bet you there would always be good food; One good example is our Christmas. The country has the longest Christmas and if you are a Filipino you know how fun and how much preparation is being put into it being a Christian country and all. Much of the preparation usually goes to the gifts, parties and ofcourse food.

If you wanna see how much Filipinos love food, try to get in a cab in the Philippines and close your eyes for a minute and I bet that when you open your eyes the first thing you'll see has something to do with food may it be a gigantic billboard, a guy eating fishball, a fruit stand, a fastfood restaurant etc.

Filipinos also love making their own "sawsawan" (dips) to compliment what they're eating. The most common are vinegar, "bagoong" (fish paste), "patis" (fish sauce), soysauce, chopped tomatoes, onions and green mangoes mixed together and alot more. There's a special "sawsawan" depending on the dish and the fun thing is that you can make your own.

To be continued...

BigBrother

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Originally uploaded by AyanD.

ABS-CBN bought the rights to air one of the most successful reality TV shows in Europe, "Big Brother." The franchise started in Amsterdam, Holland in 1999 and is now on its seventh season there and in England. In Australia, it’s on its sixth season. The show’s representatives, Ed Sharples and Anoushka Ban explained to us the mechanics of the game.

Six men and six women contestants will be chosen and they will be confined inside a specially designed house (now being constructed near ABS-CBN) for three months without any communication to the outside world. No phone, no TV, no radio, no watches, no books or writing materials, just the daily challenges to be given them to fulfill.

All their moves will be monitored on TV and shown daily like in "The Truman Show." Each week, viewers will text their vote as to who’d be eliminated. In the end, the lone survivor will win a house and lot, a car, and P1 million.

"The show is now a success in 30 countries," says Ed. "We’ve just started it in Thailand and The Philippines is the 31st country. Next would be Serbia and the Czech Republic. All applicants will be subjected to a battery of physical and psychological exams to determine if they’d really be fit for the show.

The moment you decide to leave the house, you can no longer come back. The contestants usually become very popular. One contestant in Croatia sneaked out to watch a soccer match he wanted to see so much. When the TV cameras focused on him and the people saw him, he was mobbed. It was only then he realized how popular he has become because of his exposure in the show. So far, we have two couples who have gotten married after meeting in the show and they now have their own children who we call Big Brother babies."

Who give up more often: men or women? "The ladies as they get so homesick or they feel they’re not treated well by their housemates. So far, we’ve had one gay winner and another who’s a transsexual, so it’s not really a matter of gender."

ABS-CBN is now looking for the 12 finalists. If you’re between 21 to 38 and want to apply, call 1-800-5-223-5892 or (02) 929-5892. Who knows, you might end taking home all those big prizes!

My Reason for Living

You are the only one in this world that could bring a smile to my face.

Never did I believe that we would be here together, and so deeply in love.

You are my heart, my world, my everything. I don't know what I would do without you.

I want to say thank you for coming into my life and showing me true love.

Thank you for showing me that there is such a thing as happiness. That happiness is being with you.

With all of my heart, I will be loving you.

People Power Again?

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Originally uploaded by AyanD.

What? Another People Power in the making? As if this country needs another one. I personally DON'T THINK SO. What pisses me is that these so called ANTI-GLORIA leaders are just in it for their own political gains. I don't have anything personal against them or in favor of GMA (btw I didn't vote for her just to make it clear) but come on... haven't we learned from our past?

Everytime there's talk about corruption in the government, political parties would go all out to get things going for them even to the extent of ousting a president. What they don't understand or fail to understand is that everytime they do this they divide the country and again puts the country in a situation where investors would feel uneasy to be putting in money to the country. These rich politicians don't care since they're rich and powerful and can leave the country anytime they wish.

I don't want to name names. I don't want these politicians to use me to make their names known to people who don't need to know their names in the first place. I just hope they realize what they're doing before it's too late.

GOD save this country!

Beauty and the Beast (The Musical)

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Originally uploaded by AyanD.

I bumped into an old friend Aiza Marquez the other day on my way home from a VTR in Makati and she hasn't change a bit... She's still as pretty as and as funny as always.

It's been a while since we last saw each other and it was fun because we had the chance to talk for a while and hangout. We got to talk about the Musical Beauty and the Beast and she told me her friends KC Concepcion and Karel Marquez are playing the lead role. I promised I'll watch the show... hopefully with my friends Uma, Rose and the rest of the gang before it's last run on July 17.

Anyway here's an article about the show.

For its 2005 offering, Atlantis Productions has secured the exclusive rights to stage in the Philippines the smash hit Broadway family musical, Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

One of the most anticipated musicals of the year, Atlantis Productions' staging of Disney's Beauty and the Beast has found two leading ladies to play the title role.

KC Concepcion will return to Manila from her studies in Paris to sing the lead role of Belle, the intelligent and opinionated Beauty who learns to love a young Prince trapped in the body or a Beast. KC has always loved Disney animated films, Beauty and the Beast being one of her favorites along with Alice in Wonderland. Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST marks her return to the musical stage after nearly a four year absence.

Alternating with KC Concepcion is MYX VJ, Karel Marquez, who will be marking her professional stage debut. Karel fell in love with the Animated Disney Classic as a little girl and is thrilled to be able to play the role now.

Already a legend as the sixth longest-running show in Broadway history (and the second longest running show currently still playing on Broadway), "Beauty and the Beast" was nominated for nine 1994 Tony Awards including Best Musical. This spectacular musical has been wowing audiences worldwide, with record-breaking runs in New York, London, Los Angeles, Toronto, Sydney, Tokyo, Madrid, Sao Paulo and Kyoto. It opens in Manila on June 16th for a limited Engagement at the Meralco Theatre.

Directing Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is critically acclaimed director Bobby Garcia. Joining him on the stellar creative team are Choreographer Andy Alviz, Costume Designer Mio Infante, Lighting Designer Jay Aranda, Sound Designer Bobbit Jacinto, Assistant Director Chari Arespacochaga and Visual Illusionist Eric Mana.