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The Laughing Potter
My family spent Mother’s Day at Pinto Art Gallery in our hometown of Antipolo! It was the opening of my aunt’s exhibit Art, Function, and Fantasy from Fired Earth. Auntie Erika is my mom’s ate and she’s based in New York but I see her every few years when she visits here! She has always been a brilliant artist and I love it every time we get mail from her because it’s always beautifully handcrafted.
Here we are with our aunt, Erika K. Arroyo
Her pottery is amazing! It was all sold out on the first day!
This is a personal favorite – it’s a tea pot that carries its small cups for easy transporting from the kitchen to the dining area. How very functional indeed!
More unconventional tea pots!
“A potter takes a handful, or more, of grains of earth, binds them together with water, and creates something from those molecules that were once disconnected to each other. From uniting those separate components, a functional and, oftentimes, beautiful whole is born. It feels a bit like a metaphor for why the world and its peoples should come together.” – Erika K. Arroyo
The show is on view until June 3. Pinto Art Gallery is at The Silangan Gardens, 1 Sierra Madre St., Grand Heights, Antipolo City. For information, call 697-1015.
Arroyo Pottery links:
Etsy
Facebook (it was made just yesterday so it’s pretty empty right now hehe)
For more pictures of our family day, read on!
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Bayan Muna Bago Sarili
We all celebrated Mother’s day yesterday. Today we celebrate it again as we do our duty towards our Inang Bayan.
Just like we do with our biological mothers, we want to give back to she who has given us life. We can make our mama proud by becoming the educated and responsible citizens she wants us to be. I’m so glad that brands like Alaska Krem-Top have campaigns encouraging us to change for the better. It’s not too late.
I’d like to share lyrics from my dad’s awesome song 1-800-NINETY SIX. He sings about how the current state of our country is making him sad and angry. Imagine a mother so beautiful and pure, abused by strangers and even her own children.
Sumaludo sa harap ng bandila
Kastila ka bang umaalipin sa alila?
Sinakop ng puti ang mga kayumanggi
Pinagnanakaw ang lahi at sila’y naghari
Hanggang ngayon pa rin sila pa rin ang nakaupo
Ilang daang taon mula noon
Nakagapos ang ating mga kamay
Nakapiring ang mga mata
Dila’y pinuputol pag ika’y nagsasalita
Tulad ni Rizal na panulat ang pinairal
Si Andres ay pinatay ng kanyang mga kakulay
Yo! hablo espanyol?
Si senior conio
Ako ay isang mestisong indio po!
You a friend of Uncle Sam?
Yo! my man I am
I don’t speak tagalog, but I try to understand
Piripino ka ba?
Banzai!
Shinjimai!
Dorobo kedo moto oto kumai!Dugo’y inialay, para sa bayan
Sayang naman ang kanilang pinaglabanan
Dugo’y bumaha at naging pataba
Bulok ang bunga, tumulo ang luhaPerlas ng silangan kung tawagin ang Pinas
Sinilang sa silangan, angkan ni Malakas
Anak ni Bathala at ako’y nababahala
Di ako naniniwala, na ako ay malaya
Akala ko ba PHILIPPINES 2000
Pero bakit ganoon, parang walang patutunguhan
Kung buhay lamang ang ating mga bayani
Alam kong sila ang unang-unang
Magsasabi na kahit kailanman
Bayan muna bago sarili
Sa pagnanakaw ang nakaupo’y nawiwili
Kapuna-puna ang mga anomalya
Ang kakapal nila mga walanghiya
Barong tagalog pa ang mga suot ng mga gago!
Pag nagtagalog, bako-bako, ang labo
(“ilan sa liderato dapat sa krus ipako”)
Alam ba ninyo kung sino ang mga tinutukoy ko?
What a brilliant songwriter my dad was. That is exactly why today is so important. I can NOT stand it when people ask, “bakit pa ako boboto, wala namang magagawa yun? Yung mga corrupt parin ang mananalo” If they only knew what a difference they could make. Let’s stop putting bad guys on top. Do your duty and vote today. We can’t force this country to change. We can only have a better nation if WE change for the better.
In tagalog: Bayan muna bago sarili, oo, ngunit ang pagbabago’y kailangang magmula sa sarili bago tuluyang magbago ang ating bayan.
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Keepin’ it Clean
Give your mom the ultimate Mother’s Day gift by picking up after yourself! Everyday should be Mother’s Day and your mom will be very proud to see that you are responsible enough to live on your own soon.
Tools:
Broom and dustpan
Vacuum
Mop
Rags
MP3 player
Tell your mom to stay in her room, turn on the aircon, give her ice cream and a movie.
Tips:
Don’t think of cleaning your home as a time-wasting chore but as a way to say thank you to the walls that keep you safe at night!
Listen to music while cleaning. It’s the perfect time to listen to new albums you can curate in your head while washing the dishes. Audiobooks or podcasts are also great so you’re learning while cleaning. When possible and if you can afford going a little slower, you can watch series while rearranging your closet or folding the laundry!
Be creative! I bought these shoe boxes at Landmark – 20 pieces for only P1,900! I used my polaroid camera to take photos of what’s inside so it’s easy for me to spot what I need. I’m still waiting for my shoe cabinet to be built!
If you are lucky enough to have help around the house, discipline and train yourself by making your own bed every morning and washing your own plate at the very least. Also, a small discipline is remembering to put caps and lids back on things. My mom would always nag me to put the cap back on the shampoo or toothpaste tube and I’d get so annoyed but now I’m so thankful because I effortlessly keep my place tidy! Put things back where you found them. Have a designated place for everything so you don’t lose things.
Reward yourself! Your room now looks great, clean and cozy! Congratulations! Now you can join your mom and have some of that ice cream :) Don’t forget to let your doggy snuggle with you both!
Joey: DAFUQ IS MY HUMAN DOING?
Happy mother’s day! Make your mama proud!
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Win a Ticket to Wanderland 2013!
I’ve been tweeting non-stop about Wanderland – you all know I’m very excited about it! Foreign acts, local bands, a giant inflatable slide, velcro wall, etc. It’s going to take me back to my grade school fair only with a better soundtrack!
I have one extra VIP ticket that I’d like one of you to have! I know, I know, I wish it were 2 but I only have 1 SORRY NA!!! Haha! Maybe your friends already have tickets and you’re the only loser one without one – now’s your chance! Or maybe you’d like to go on your own because it’s all about the music anyway, diba? Go!! You can earn 5 points on your first day and 3 points each day after that! I will announce winner via Twitter on Wednesday, May 15! Good luck!:)
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Berocca in Boracay!
I’m quite the homebody and I’m not the most athletic person but when I found out about Berocca in Boracay, I was packed and willing to leave my airconditioned room for a day of fun challenges. I had never been to Boracay during peak season and I was a bit afraid of the crowd but I was really looking forward to finishing the challenges that Berocca had in store for us! I’m very competitive, actually. Haha!
Thanks to this cutie for being my official photographer!
Daily dose of Berocca!
Bumped into these girls who also did the challenge! Sanya Smith and Kim Marvilla
My fellow blogger, Victor Basa, was also there!
The first challenge was to guess which shot was a Berocca shot! I remember praying I chose one without alcohol in it!! Choices included mango juice, orange juice, and some mixture with tequila or something haha!
I was so so happy when I tasted Berocca on the first try!!!
My giant task card!
Nestey, one of the winners flown in by Berocca to join the challenge! Coincidentally, he was also the winner of my laptop giveaway last year!!
The next challenge was to find the guy with a henna tattoo of #OnFullBlast and tweet a picture of it! Success!
Next on the list was to choose a Berocca bottle and answer the question inside!
Everybody was having a hard time with this challenge because most of the questions involved math!! Hahaha!
Remember the MDAS rule? Sige nga, anong answer? Haha! This is the face of a happy girl with a smart boyfriend who whispered the answer in her ear :p
Later, folks! Moving on to station 2 for the next challenges!!
Jim was such a sweetheart, he carried my pink backpack for me haha!
Had to wait for the Berocca paraw so we could take a picture of it!
With my friend Chino
Finally! The paraw!!
Konting PDA lang
Next task was to play sand tic-tac-toe! I played against Jim.
HA! You may be math-smart but I am a champion tic-tac-toe player!
Yup, I won! Sorry, Jim <3 Next up was kite-flying! Had to build a kite and fly it for 10 seconds!
Pawis ba ako?
Flew my kite for 10 seconds! WIN!
Jim and Vic
Good job, BB!
I lost the challenge because I hesitated to ride the banana boat haha! Before I knew it, somebody had already won by doing all 9 challenges! Congratulations to the winners and to everybody who participated!
Thanks again to the Berocca team for inviting me to join!
Because I was on full blast, I had a blast! Haha! Looking forward to the next Berocca-charged party!
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PACE UP FUN RUN 2013
The term ‘thinspiration’ is used when referring to somebody you look up to as motivation to get thin. But the word ‘thinspiration’ is so last year. It has now evolved to ‘fitspiration’ which does not roll off the tongue as smoothly as the original word but is a good sign that women now realize being just thin will not cut it. Strong is the new sexy!
Let’s help fund one of our fitspirations, the UP Track and Field team! What’s cool is that we get to help with their expenses while getting fit as well! This ought to be an actual FUN run since it’s hosted by funny men Ramon Bautista and RA Rivera. Famous personalities will also be present such as Coach Rio and UP’s very own Zorro.
Pace Up will be held on May 19, 2013 at UP Diliman. The fun run has 4 routes: 3k which is priced at P450, 5k and 10k which are priced at P550 and 15k which is priced at P650. A 50-peso discount is also available for UP students who will register in the 5k and a group discount if they will register in groups of 5.
Go the distance! I’m thinking of doing the 3K (weak!) if I’m free that day!! Join tayo!
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Two Shades of Grey
You can relax, my renovation does not include a ‘red room’ like the one in Christian Grey’s pad. Eww. Haha! Just had my condo repainted and I’m so happy! Well, technically it’s my mom’s condo I’m just squatting here so I’m thanking her for letting me stay rent-free by renovating a few things before I leave in a few years and move in to my own place which is being built right now :) Yay!
It was a faint shade of yellow for the longest time which reminded me of a hospital room and since my lights are yellow as well, nakakadepress na ang too much yellow even if it’s supposed to be cheerful.
Hindi ganito kagulo ang bedroom ko ha, magulo lang dahil nag move kami ng stuff para ma-paint na yung living room haha
Wet paint
Two shades and my unpainted kitchen
Grey <3<3
I will post final pictures of my (mom’s) place when it’s all fixed up, I’m still looking for the perfect dresser and having more storage shelves and cabinets set up!
If you’re interested in having your room painted, contact my friend who is an interior designer and she happens to be my sister’s BFF. You may reach Ana Vitangcol thru mafp.vitangcol@yahoo.com. She helped me select and buy paint (I got odorless Davies), and she referred workers who painted my whole condo in 2 days for very cheap. Ana is also helping me out with my cabinets!:)
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Rock for F.A.N.!
Hosting this tonight with Lambert Cruz and Rovilson Fernandez! See you at Eastwood City Central Plaza and support this great cause! It’s free! Spread the word!:)
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Have a Movie Night & Slumber Party with CinemaWorld!
CinemaWorld brings first-class movie entertainment from the world’s greatest storytellers. It’s the first and only pan-Asia international movie channel. Showcasing top box office hits and award winning films from around the world, CinemaWorld is a cinematic treat for Philippine cable subscribers!
I got a chance to watch one of their featured movies, Lezioni di Cioccolato (Lessons in Chocolate)
I found it so sweet and funny and I think I just found a new crush in hot Italian Luca Argentero!! Thank you, Google, for this photo.
I like watching foreign films because of new discoveries like Luca. Haha! (note: apparently he’s in Eat Pray Love pala but I didn’t watch that so new discovery parin siya for me!) Kidding aside though, you get to learn a lot by watching films from countries outside our own and America. By watching a light comedy like Lezioni di Cioccolato, I already learned so much about Egyptian culture! It’s like traveling on a very tight budget.
You don’t even have to be a pretentious hipster to enjoy CinemaWorld. When people hear ‘foreign film’ they often assume it’s an art film right away. I quite enjoy art films, too, but CinemaWorld caters to a broader crowd by featuring more popular movies for mainstream audiences. Think of it as a whole new world of entertainment beyond Hollywood.
All movies on CinemaWorld are shown in their original language, with English subtitles. Weekends have a thematic focus! Thriller Fridays at 11PM showcases movies that will have you on the edge of your seat; Saturday Festival Picks at 9PM highlights the best selections from international film festivals; and Sunday See The World at 9PM offers something unique from around the world.
To support this diversity in cinema, I’d like to ask for your help in spreading the news about this fairly new cable channel! What’s in it for you, you ask? What about an overnight stay for four at Solaire Resort & Casino care of CinemaWorld?!
Like I tweeted yesterday, I’ve just discovered Rafflecopter and this is my first time to use it!! It’s going to make my online contests so much easier!! Here’s what you do – perform each task on the widget below! You can do this once a day. On your first day, you can get as much as 9 points and 5 points per day for each succeeding day! How will I choose the winner? After 10 days (contest closes 11:59PM of May 12th), Rafflecopter will randomly select the winner for me! The more points you have, the greater chance of winning! YAY!
Make sure to read the Terms and Conditions to see if you are qualified to join! Good luck!!
CinemaWorld is available in Metro Manila on Cable Link on channel 301, and on an a la carte subscription or through the HD Movie Pack of SkyCable on channel 184.
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