Philfest 2008

PHILFEST, short for "Philippine Festival" is one of the major Filipino events in the Tampa Bay Area. It is held annually during the first week of April, usually lasting a whole weekend, as it attempts to emulate the joyful celebrations of a typical Philippine Fiesta.

The 13th Annual Philippine Festival will be held on April 4-6, 2008 at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center Philfest Grounds Tampa, FL. Activities will include arts and crafts shows, Filipino food and beverage festival, talent shows (attended by talented Fil-Am artists from all over the United States as well as showbiz talents from the Philippines), cultural exhibitions at the Bayanihan ARTS CENTER, "Tawag ng Tanghalan", a singing contest for adults and "Tanghalang Pambata", a talent contest for minors, fashion shows, parades and many more.

So, if you're from the Philippines and you're currently residing in the Tampa Bay Area or anywhere in the US, then you shouldn't miss this!

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Ten Commandments from a Dog's Point of View

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Regular separation from you will be painful and can even cause depression. Think before you buy me.

2. Give me time to understand what you want from me don't be impatient, short-tempered or irritable.

3. Place your trust in me and I will always trust you back, respect is earned not given as some sort of inalienable right.

4. Don't be angry with me for long, and don't lock me up as punishment. I am not capable of understanding why I am being locked up. I only know I have been rejected. You have your work, entertainment and friends. I only have you.

5. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your tone. "You only have to look at my tail" to know that.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget, if that treatment is unjust or bad, it may spoil the special bond between us.

7. Please do not hit me. I cannot hit back, but I can bite and scratch and I don't ever want to feel the need to do that.

8. Before you tell me off me for being uncooperative, obstinate, or lazy, ask yourself if something might be wrong with me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food or I've been out in the sun too long, maybe my heart is getting old and weak, or maybe I'm just dog-tired.

9. Take care of me when I get old. You too will grow old and will also want care, love, and affection.

10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say, "I can't bear to watch" or "Let it happen in my absence". Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember, Irrespective of what you do I will always love you.

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Christians Blacklisted in China

I've read from a Christian magazine that some time last year the Chinese Government secretly released a document entiled, "Notice on Strict Background Check on Applicants for the Olympic Games and the Test Events." The said document includes a list of 43 types of people in 11 categories who will be barred from the Olympic Games this coming August. One of the 11 banned categories of people is "Religious extremists and religious infiltrators," which defined as:

1. Members of illegal religious organizations both in China and abroad.
2. Members who have been caught by Chinese authorities for engaging in illegal religious activities.
3. People who have given illegal sermons.
4. People who illegally distribute religious publications and video/audio materials.
5. People who have illegally established religious organizations, institutions, schools, sermon sites and other religious entities.

Some critics say that China will go to great lengths to keep out potential "troublemakers" during the games.

TROUBLEMAKERS? Christians are making lots of troubles in China according to them. But this is not a shocker at all. Things like these have been going on for so many years, even centuries. And China is not the only country that "hates" Christians.

So what are they going to do if they capture these so-called "troublemakers"? If China will go to "great lengths" to keep out "troublemakers", this must mean that those who will be captured will receive harsh punishments, right? Let me guess - house arrest, imprisonment, torture or maybe even death!

You might not hear about it in the news, but many Christian evangelists and missionaries are imprisoned in China and many other countries today for preaching the word of God.

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Fungus Eats Man's Face

A life-threatening facial fungus infection cost a man both his eyes, his nose and entire sinus cavity, plus the upper inner portion of his mouth. But despite such great ordeal, he still has a very strong spirit. I salute his wife for the unconditional love she has for him.

Source: Youtube

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The Importance Of Today

I recently visited Jen's blog and as I was reading through, one of her post caught my interest and it led me into deep thinking. She posted the following question that the author Stephen Levine asks,

"If you had an hour to live and could make only one phone call - who would you call, what would you say, and why are you waiting?"

That is such a powerful message!

Who knows what we are waiting for? Perhaps we want to believe we will live forever, or that "someday" we will get around to telling the people we love how much we love them. Whatever the reasons are, most of us just simply wait too long.

Remember 9/11? How many of those passengers do you think made their one final call to their loved ones? How many weren't able to? We don't need a tragedy like 9/11 to make us tell our loved ones how much we love them and how much we care.

Now, why are you waiting?

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A Cake For My Wonderful Hubby

Last Sunday was my wonderful husband's birthday so I decided to bake a chocolate cake for him. It was my second time baking a cake and my first time decorating it. I don't have a lot of baking and decorating utensils so I just utilized whatever I thought would work. I used a fork to create the lines on the surface. (Now, looking at the picture I actually thought it's horrendous.) Then, I realized that I put too many candles..Haha. I had to removed some of it.

A week before that, I decided to bake my very first cake. Anyway, here's a picture of it. It was a little overcooked so it wasn't as moist as I want it to be. For the recipe I used, just click the following link: Chocolate Cake

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How To Poop At Work

We've all been there but don't like to admit it. We've all kicked back in our work area and suddenly felt something brewing down below. As much as we try to convince ourselves otherwise, the WORK POOP is inevitable. For those who hate pooping at work, the following is the Survival Guide for taking a dump at work.

CROP DUSTING: When farting, you walk briskly around the office so the smell is not in your area and everyone else gets a whiff but doesn't know where it came from. Be careful when you do this. Do not stop until the full fart has been expelled. Walk an extra 30 feet to make sure the smell has left your pants.

FLY BY: The act of scouting out a bathroom before pooping. Walk in and check for other poopers. If there are others in the bathroom, leave and come back again. Be careful not to become a FREQUENT FLYER . People may become suspicious if they catch you constantly going into the bathroom.

ESCAPEE: A fart that slips out while taking a leak at the urinal or forcing a poop in a stall. This is usually accompanied by a sudden wave of embarrassment. If you release an escapee, do not acknowledge it. Pretend it did not happen. If you are standing next to the farter in the urinal, pretend you did not hear it. No one likes an escapee. It is uncomfortable for all involved. Making a joke or laughing makes both parties feel uneasy.

JAILBREAK: When forcing a poop, several farts slip out at a machine gun pace. This is usually a side effect of diarrhea or a hangover. If this should happen, do not panic. Remain in the stall until everyone has left the bathroom to spare everyone the awkwardness of what just occurred.

COURTESY FLUSH: The act of flushing the toilet the instant the poop hits the water. This reduces the amount of air time the poop has to stink up the bathroom. This can help you avoid being caught doing the WALK OF SHAME.

WALK OF SHAME: Walking from the stall, to the sink, to the door after you have just stunk up the bathroom. This can be a very uncomfortable moment if someone walks in and busts you. As with farts, it is best to pretend that the smell does not exist. Can be avoided with the use of the COURTESY FLUSH.

OUT OF THE CLOSET POOPER: A colleague who poops at work and is damn proud of it. You will often see an Out Of The Closet Pooper enter the bathroom with a newspaper or magazine under his or her arm. Always look around the office for the Out Of The Closet Pooper before entering the bathroom.

THE POOPING FRIENDS NETWORK (PFN): A group of co-workers who band together to ensure emergency pooping goes off without incident. This group can help you to monitor the whereabouts of Out Of The Closet Poopers, and identify SAFE HAVENS.

SAFE HAVENS: A seldom used bathroom somewhere in the building where you can least expect visitors. Try floors that are predominantly of the opposite sex. This will reduce the odds of a pooper of your sex entering the bathroom.

TURD BURGLAR: Someone who does not realize that you are in the stall and tries to force the door open. This is one of the most shocking and vulnerable moments that can occur when taking a poop at work. If this occurs, remain in the stall until the Turd Burglar leaves. This way you will avoid all uncomfortable eye contact.

CAMO-COUGH: A phony cough that alerts all new entrants into the bathroom that you are in a stall. This can be used to cover-up a WATERMELON, or to alert potential Turd Burglars. Very effective when used in conjunction with an ASTAIRE.

ASTAIRE: A subtle toe-tap that is used to alert potential Turd Burglars that you are occupying a stall. This will remove all doubt that the stall is occupied. If you hear an Astaire, leave the bathroom immediately so the pooper can poop in peace.

WATERMELON: A poop that creates a loud splash when hitting the toilet water. This is also an embarrassing incident. If you feel a Watermelon coming on, create a diversion. See CAMO-COUGH.

SHOE IDENTITY: No peeking at the shoes next door, unless you have a suspected DWTH (doesn't wash their hands). In this case check the shoes to avoid YUCK situations as a result of a DWTH coworker. YUCK Situations: Shaking hands with or eating chips, candy... where a DWTH coworker just grabbed a handful.

GHOST POOPIE: The kind where you feel the poopie come out, but there is no poopie in the toilet.

CLEAN POOPIE: The kind where you poopie it out, see it in the toilet, but there is nothing on the toilet paper.

WET POOPIE: The kind where you wipe your butt 50 times and it still feel sunwiped, so you have to put toilet paper between your butt and your underwear so you won't ruin them with stains.

SECOND WAVE POOPIE: This happens when you're done poopie-ing and you've pulled your pants up to your knees, and you realize that you have to poopie some more.

POP-A-VEIN-IN-YOUR-Head POOPIE: The kind where you strain so much to get it out, you practically have a stroke.

LINCOLN LOG POOPIE: The kind of poopie that is so huge you're afraid to flush without first breaking it into little pieces with the toilet brush.

GASSY POOPIE: It's so noisy that everyone within earshot is giggling.

DRINKER'S POOPIE: The kind of poopie you have the morning after a long night of drinking. It's most noticeable trait is the skid marks on the bottom of the toilet.

CORN POOPIE: Self explanatory.

"GEE-I-WISH-I-COULD-POOPIE" POOPIE: The kind where you want to poopie but all you do is sit on the toilet and fart a few times.

SPINAL TAP POOPIE: That's where it hurts so badly coming out, you'd swear it was leaving you sideways.

WET CHEEKS POOPIE (The Power Dump): The kind that comes out so fast, your butt cheeks get splashed with water.

THE DANGLING POOPIE: The poopie refuses to drop in the toilet even though you are done poopie-ing it. You just hope that a shake or two will cut it loose.

THE SURPRISE POOPIE: You're not even at the toilet because you are sure you are about to fart, but *oops*...a poopie!

***Note: This is a forwarded message.

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