Chucks
Sunday, August 31, 2008,10:18 PM
Natupad na rin ang inaasam kong pangarap sa matagal na panahon. Kanina, pagkatapos naming chumibog sa
Cravings (nanlibre ang ‘galante’ kong ate dahil bertdey ni ermats!), bumili na ako ng Chuck Taylor. Ilang buwan na rin akong patingin-tingin ng chucks pero parating nagpipigil. Ang mantra, ang mantra. Haha. Wala talaga ito sa plano at budget (dami kasing pinag-iipunan: backpacking sa Vietnam sa November at Macau naman sa December), pero nang makita kong sale at P1400 lang ang nasa tag price, sinunggaban ko na. Sa wakas, mapapalitan na rin ang ginahasa, gasgas, at kupas kong sapatos. Bibinyagan ko 'to sa Sabado pag punta ko sa opening ng Oktoberfest!
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4th Backdoor Ventures Arts & Music Festival
Friday, August 29, 2008,8:32 PM
The 4th Backdoor Ventures Arts and Music Festival
August 29,30 & 31 , 2008
Megatrade Hall 3
5th Level, Bldg B, SM Megamall
The much anticipated annual event is bound to astonish the crowd once again with a stellar showcase of performances and activities.
Now on its 4th year, the
Backdoor Ventures Arts and Music Festival takes it a notch higher yet again to deliver exactly what its growing and diversifying audience looks forward to – a grander lineup of performances, more exceptional artworks, and an extensive array of workshops & symposia catering to art enthusiasts of all ages. Guests can expect an even more enjoyable tradefair experience with the splendid listing of concessionaires and participating institutions.
Annually gaining more and more momentum, the event draws in more partners who equally support the festival's advocacy of bringing the arts closer to the people. Among the new event partners are Bose, The Music Source & Friendster Loyal partners of the event are Argon Animations, Filigrenasia, JB Music – all of which continue to fervently support the festival.
The festival promises to deliver more coverage through the support of its media partners:
MTV Philippines, Adobo Magazine,
PULP Magazine, The
Philippine Star, Bounce Magazine, Playground Magazine, Mangaholix, Jam 88.3, NU 107, 88DB, Musik Lokal & ClickTheCity. com.
Slated to perform at this year's festival are: The Halili-Cruz Ballet, violinist Denise Santos Huang, Romancing Venus, Joey
Pepe Smith, The Dawn, Kjwan,
Johnny Alegre Affinity, Sinosikat, Kenyo, Olivia, Kadangyan, Sing
India, The Late Isabel, Lala, Reklamo, Mayonnaise, Check, Drip, Julianne, Freestyle, 18th Issue, Pack of Wolvz, Sidewinder, Queso, DJ Crockan of
Spain, Timog, Miko Pepito, Nityalila, Four Leaf Clover, Anwind, Bembol Rockers, FMD, Project Ganymede, Eternal Now,
Project Fusion, Scarlet Tears, Matilda, The Chongkeys, Chubibo, RJ Jimenez, Tutti, Alakpa, Coffeebreak Island, Skabeche, The Spaceflower Show, Cosmic Love and many more.
"Every year, the Backdoor Ventures Arts & Music Festival just keeps getting bigger and better. As our community continue to grow each year, the closer we get to our goal in bringing the people to back to the arts and the arts back to the people." says festival director Jay Viriña.
With all these lined up, the 4th Backdoor Ventures Arts & Music Festival is indeed guaranteed to wow its audience as it has never failed to do in the past years.
For festival schedules, visit
http:/backdoorvent multiply.com.
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Potipot Island
Thursday, August 28, 2008,7:51 PM
Went camping to Potipot, a small island paradise in Uacon, Candelaria, Zambales, last August 23-24, 2008. It’s too small that you can walk around it in less than 30 minutes.
I should say among the beaches I’ve been to before, Potipot is on my top list. Who wouldn't want to explore a little island that has crystal clear water and a long stretch of white sand beach sans the crowd? In fact, we were the only ones who spent the night in the entire island, so just imagine how scary and exciting that was!
If you're also interested, here are the details of how to get to Potipot Island:
Transportation: From Victory Liner Terminal in Caloocan, take the bus going to Sta.Cruz, Zambales. The ticket to Sta. Cruz costs 437 pesos but if you tell at the ticket booth you’re going to Candelaria, you’ll save up around 10 or 20 pesos. The entire trip, including some stopovers, takes about 6 hours. Tell the conductor that you'll alight at Dawal Beach Resort in Candelaria.
Arrival: As soon as you get down the bus, you can head straight to Dawal Beach Resort or other neighboring resorts. In Dawal, an entrance fee of 20 pesos will be charged which you can use if you need to take a shower after your trip to Potipot. If you're planning to check in at Dawal, room rates start at 1,000 pesos for 2 persons, 1,200 pesos for 3 persons, and so on. If you want to go camping, you can ask the front desk personnel to assist you with a boatman to bring you to the island. You'll spend 400 pesos for the two-way boat ride. Upon reaching the island, you'll be charged another 20 pesos if you’ll just be staying over and 100 pesos if you plan to stay overnight.
Departure: From Dawal Beach Resort, you can take a jeep going to Sta.Cruz which takes around 15 to 20 minutes. You can tell the driver that you'll be going down the Victory Liner Terminal.
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Catch 3EB Live!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008,8:13 PM
Shet! Now I have a good reason not to miss the upcoming opening of Oktoberfest! Third Eye Blind will be headlining the grand kickoff of this year's Oktoberfest on September 5, along with other Pinoy bands.
Mark that date on your calendar too!
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Bolinao
Wednesday, August 20, 2008,4:48 PM
There’s no better way to spend the recent long weekend vacation than going to a quaint beach paradise away from urban realities with your friends. The experience was far much better than the last time I visited the town of Bolinao, Pangasinan. I got the chance to try out skimboarding and go to an underground cave for the very first time.
Villa Carolina, the resort where we stayed for two days, was excellent. It is situated in Brgy. Ilog Malino about 15 minutes away from the town proper and has a very nice beachfront and skim spot during lowtide and Venetian-inspired pool area. The 7500php package, which included room accommodation, sumptuous meals and free transportation, was good enough for six persons. Thanks to Ate Carol, the owner, and the resort staff for being so accommodating!
The weather wasn’t cooperating at first but we had a blast on our second day trip. We went to the famous white sand Patar Beach, Cape Bolinao Lighthouse and Enchanted Cave with underground pool, and before heading home, visited St. James Cathedral and bought pasalubong at the town’s market. Everybody agreed to go to Bolinao again, probably next summer! Yebah!
You can find more amazing photos
here.
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∞
Saturday, August 9, 2008,12:24 PM
So everything went according to plan
at the heart of Chinatown...
888 + 143 = History
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I should say among the beaches I’ve been to before, Potipot is on my top list. Who wouldn't want to explore a little island that has crystal clear water and a long stretch of white sand beach sans the crowd? In fact, we were the only ones who spent the night in the entire island, so just imagine how scary and exciting that was!
Mark that date on your calendar too!