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hey, that's life http://aloisa.multiply.com/ Random posting of the mundane. I barely update this site, but maintain it to keep in touch with those are on Multiply. Do we know each other in real life? Please add me to your contacts! Don't forget to leave a comment, don't be shy! <a href="http://s20.sitemeter.com/stats.asp?site=s20aloisa" target="_top"> <img src="http://s20.sitemeter.com/meter.asp?site=s20aloisa" alt="Site Meter" border="0"></a> <a rel="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/"><img alt="Creative Commons License" src="http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.png%27/" border="0"></a> Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:27:41 -0000 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:07:13 -0000 hey, that's life http://images.aloisa.multiply.com/logo http://aloisa.multiply.com 100 100 Secondhand books I'm selling more of my books. Send me a message if interested. BNEW! > In Evil Hour by Gabriel Garcia Marquez - P300 (originally P545)- still in plastic with original price tag > The Autumn of the Patriarch - P350 (originally P609) - still in plastic with original price tag Secondhand but very good condition: > The Nanny Diaries (HB) - P150 - Hardbound. Good condition. Dust jacket is a little worn, with previous owner's name handwritten in ink on flyleaf ... but entire book in good condition. > The Official Politically Correct Dictionary and Handbook by Henry Beard and Christopher Cerf. - P99 - Trade paperback. 1994 edition. No fold in spine. Except for yellowing of outer part of pages, no folds or writing ... good condition! PM me if you're interested. http://aloisa.multiply.com/market/item/16/Secondhand_books Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:07:13 -0000 Crochet patterns magazine (Japanese craft magazine) Another great glossy magazine I am selling. The magazine is in japanese but the diagrams are diagrams - if you can crochet, you'll understand it definitely. Great also for inspiration. Loads of patterns for bags, small wallets, things around the house. Originally priced at $8 on amazon.co.jp Havent had time to take photos of inside pages. Let me know if you're interested. http://aloisa.multiply.com/market/item/15/Crochet_patterns_magazine_Japanese_craft_magazine Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:39:36 -0000 Linen Handiworks for Everyday Use (Japanese Craft Magazine) Are you into arts and crafts? Does revving up the sewing machine destress you? Or maybe you just need a little inspiration - everything here is very CUTE, guaranteed (see photos). I am selling "Linen Handiworks for Everyday Use" which is a glossy magazine. It's in Japanese but there are easy-to-follow diagrams and directions. The ISBN is 4834724034. This normally sells for almost $10 on amazon.co.jp. Buyer shoulders shipping cost. http://aloisa.multiply.com/market/item/14/Linen_Handiworks_for_Everyday_Use_Japanese_Craft_Magazine Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:07:00 -0000 Gabriel Garcia Marquez books (brand new!) I am selling these lovely babies. They are from the Penguin Fiction series, the UK edition. Take note, these are BRAND NEW, with price tags intact, still with plastic cover which I bought at regular prices. STILL AVAILABLE: The Autumn of the Patriarch - P350 (originally P609) In Evil Hour - P300 (orig. 545) The Story of the Shipwrecked Sailor - P300 (orig. P545) - SOLD! No One Writes to the Colonel - P300 (orig. 545) - SOLD! I can't bear to just give them away to just anyone, as they are GGM, they ARE brand new, and I'd like them to end up with someone who will LOVE them. (corny but true!) I'm selling them because they don't fit with my other GGMs that are a different edition. Call me fickle minded. But then maybe I can buy some more new books! If any one is interested, PM me. I can ship via 2go after any bank deposits. Additional cost for shipping (46-60+ depending on where you http://aloisa.multiply.com/market/item/13/Gabriel_Garcia_Marquez_books_brand_new Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:20:08 -0000 Human tetris Gotta try this ... hahahaha! http://aloisa.multiply.com/journal/item/68/Human_tetris Tue, 25 Sep 2007 01:34:00 -0000 i heart all things mac This song is used in the new iPod Nano commercial. Song by Feist. All taken in one seamless shot. Brilliant! "1234" Feist One Two Three Four Tell me that you love me more Sleepless long nights That is what my youth was for Old teenage hopes are alive at your door Left you with nothing but they want some more Oh, you're changing your heart Oh, You know who you are Sweetheart bitterheart now I can tell you apart Cosy and cold, put the horse before the cart Those teenage hopes who have tears in their eyes Too scared to own up to one little lie Oh, you're changing your heart Oh, you know who you are One, two, three, four, five, six, nine, or ten Money can't buy you back the love that you had then One, two, three, four, five, six, nine, or ten Money can't buy you back the love that you had then Oh, you're changing your heart Oh, you know who you are Oh, you're changing your heart Oh, you know who you are Oh, who you are For the teenage boys They're breaking your heart For the teenage b... http://aloisa.multiply.com/journal/item/67/i_heart_all_things_mac Tue, 18 Sep 2007 23:58:00 -0000 It's its, got it? You Scored an A<img src="http://images.blogthings.com/theitsitstheretheirtheyrequiz/a.gif" height="100" width="100">You got 10/10 questions correct. It's pretty obvious that you don't make basic grammatical errors. If anything, you're annoyed when people make simple mistakes on their blogs. As far as people with bad grammar go, you know they're only human. And it's humanity and its current condition that truly disturb you sometimes. <a href="http://www.blogthings.com/theitsitstheretheirtheyrequiz/">The It's Its There Their They're Quiz</a> Sheesh, I KNEW i was a grammar freak! http://aloisa.multiply.com/journal/item/66/Its_its_got_it Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:03:00 -0000 Hard pressed for cash? You may want to consider selling your DNA. <a href="http://www.sellmydna.com/">They</a> pay $5000. Aside from that come-on, you also help researchers. But beware, they could actually hold the patent to your DNA (insert The Twilight Zone music here *) "Thanks to the U.S. Patent office, your DNA can be patented, protecting your blueprint and putting your DNA on file for scientific purposes." Like it's a good thing. Or is it? http://aloisa.multiply.com/journal/item/65/Hard_pressed_for_cash Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:04:00 -0000 Watch the hero Rajnikant in ACTION! An Indian friend introduced me to the wonders of Bollywood action. This is just too funny not to share. It had me in stitches ... enjoy the bellyache! On <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k61xbenVGTs">YouTube</a>. http://aloisa.multiply.com/journal/item/64/Watch_the_hero_Rajnikant_in_ACTION Mon, 9 Jul 2007 13:43:00 -0000 More weirdness I don't know how long this tag has been going on. I'm unreliable with tags because if I'm not feeling it, I can;t answer. Anyway, somehow I got through this one from <a href="http://themadscribbler.multiply.com">Lynette</a>. Here are the rules: "Each player of this game starts with 6 weird things about himself or herself. People who get tagged need to write a blog entry of their own as well as state the rule clearly. In the end, you need to tag 6 people as well and list their names. " <ol> <li>I can’t grow my nails long. I just can’t. There is nothing logical about it, I just can’t. The moment they start looking manicure ready, I cut them off, or worse, start biting them. </li> <li>I can raise my left eyebrow … only the left eyebrow and the right one doesn't move at all. And I can make my nostrils flare at will.  </li> <li>I’m kind of hairless. I don’t have any noticeable hairs on my arms. And I have very thin hairs in my nose. </li> <li>I detest the smell of any laundry detergent (I can tolerate Mild variant of Perwoll, but barely). It makes me sneeze... http://aloisa.multiply.com/journal/item/63/More_weirdness Sat, 23 Jun 2007 08:50:00 -0000 Voter's remorse? Hopefully no one is suffering from voter's remorse as we find out who are next bunch of leaders are ... Got this in a forwarded email. Just want to post it here for everyone. Miriam Defensor Santiago was featured in Correspondents last week. ANG SARAP MAGING SENADOR! Maganda rin naman ang naidudulot ng pagiging prangka ni Senador Miriam Defensor-Santiago. Ayon kay Santiago, marami ang tumatakbong Senador dahil sa laki ng budget na ibinibigay sa kanila kada buwan. Lumalabas na P35,000 suweldo nila kada buwan ay pakitang-tao lang sa milyun-milyong budget ng bawat senador. Kada buwan ay may Fixed Monthly Budget ang bawat Senador ng humigit-kumulang P2 Milyon. Sa opisina pa lang nila ay humigit-kumulang P500,000 and budget nila sa Maintenance and Operating Expenses (Rental, Utilities, Supplies at Domestic Travels) at P500,000 para sa Staff at Personal expenses. Kaya para makatipid ang ibang Senador, kaunti lang ang staff na kinuku... http://aloisa.multiply.com/journal/item/62/Voters_remorse Wed, 16 May 2007 11:33:00 -0000 2007 World Press Photo Exhibition in Manila See the winning gallery <a href="http://www.worldpressphoto.org/index.php?option=com_photogallery&task=blogsection&id=17&Itemid=146&bandwidth=high">here</a>. Please take time out to see this free exhibition. The photos are gripping. Up to now I can't seem to shake some of the images out of my mind. The 2007 World Press Photo Exhibition is an annual traveling exhibition showcasing outstanding news photos. It is sponsored by the <a href="http://www.admu.edu.ph/index.php?p=240">Konrad Adenauer Asian Center for Journalism at the Ateneo de Manila University</a> (ACFJ) and the <a href="http://www.netherlandsembassy.ph/new/index.php">Royal Netherlands Embassy</a>. This year's winner is a photo by <a href="http://www.worldpressphoto.org/index.php?option=com_photogallery&task=view&id=823&Itemid=146&bandwidth=high">Spencer Plat (US) </a>showing a group of youths amidst the aftermath of their bombed neighborhood in southern Beirut, Lebanon last August 15, 2006. About 200 winning photographs are on display thoughout Metro Manila. Schedule: The Podium: May 2 - 8 Mall of Asia: May 10 - 16 The Block (SM North EDSA): May 18 -24 http://aloisa.multiply.com/journal/item/61/2007_World_Press_Photo_Exhibition_in_Manila Fri, 4 May 2007 03:06:00 -0000 is it moving? if it isn't, then you must be whacked. it's a normal response to see this image moving, although it really isnt. http://aloisa.multiply.com/photos/album/58/is_it_moving Thu, 3 May 2007 04:50:48 -0000 Pinoys at Virginia Tech Everyone remains in shock from the Virgina tech killings. I was further shocked to learn that one of my batchmates, Romeo, is a student there. Thankfully he sent us an email, assuring us of his safety, as well as that of the many Pinoys studying there. Here's a link of <a href="http://www.gmanews.tv/story/39121/Flipinos-at-Virginia-Tech-all-accounted-for-coping-well-with-tragedy">GMA's coverage</a>. http://aloisa.multiply.com/journal/item/60/Pinoys_at_Virginia_Tech Wed, 25 Apr 2007 01:21:00 -0000 try this meme ..."a buffet for your brain" which you accomplish every friday. has 5 questions: Appetizer, Soup, Salad, Main Course, and of course Dessert. happy http://aloisa.multiply.com/links/item/60/try_this_meme Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:17:10 -0000 blog spring cleaning Hi everyone! If you are wondering why this blog has largely been unu-pdated and entries are slowly disappearing, its because I am doing my bloggy spring cleaning ... 1. if you'd like updates of the family, you can go to <a href="http://duisantos.multiply.com">duisantos.multiply.com</a> note: if you are already my contact here but of dui's, i'd gladly make her your contact. 2. if you're just interested in the foodie entries (recipes, resto reviews, etc), everything is at <a href="http://whatsuplb.blogspot.com">aloimeansyummy.wordpress.com</a>. my old foodie blog will disappear entry by entry. of course there is still friendster. http://aloisa.multiply.com/journal/item/59/blog_spring_cleaning Wed, 18 Apr 2007 04:50:00 -0000 Kawaii Not: the webcomic for cute gone bad! just what it says it is. http://aloisa.multiply.com/links/item/59/Kawaii_Not_the_webcomic_for_cute_gone_bad Sat, 24 Mar 2007 07:11:04 -0000 Haruki Murakami: The Official Website Another favorite on my bedside table. A writer for our generation. "Murakami's fiction, often criticized for being "pop" literature by Japan's literary establishment, is humorous and surreal, and at the same time reflects an essential alienation, loneliness, and longing for love ... In addition, Murakami's writing has also been criticized because of his portrayal of Japan's obsession with capitalism. Through his work, he was able to capture the spiritual emptiness of his generation and explore the negative effects of Japan's work-dominated mentality. His writing criticizes the decrease in human values and a loss of connection between people in Japan's capitalist society." - from Wikipedia (photo courtesy: http://aloisa.multiply.com/links/item/58/Haruki_Murakami_The_Official_Website Mon, 5 Mar 2007 03:59:17 -0000 DRINKSMIXER.COM: 14700+ mixed drink recipes, cocktails and drinks We needed a quick, easy recipe for a Mojito, Cuba's national cocktail! Here's where I got it ... with loads of advice too! (pic from wikipedia: http://aloisa.multiply.com/links/item/56/DRINKSMIXER.COM_14700_mixed_drink_recipes_cocktails_and_drinks Thu, 22 Feb 2007 08:45:51 -0000 What crappy Christmas gift are you? Starting to feel the Christmas rush! But there is always times for a little rest with this no-brainer quiz. You Are Socks!<img src="http://images.blogthings.com/whatcrappychristmasgiftareyouquiz/socks.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Cozy and warm... but easily lost. You make a good puppet.<a href="http://www.blogthings.com/whatcrappychristmasgiftareyouquiz/">What Crappy Christmas Gift Are You?</a> http://aloisa.multiply.com/journal/item/58/What_crappy_Christmas_gift_are_you Mon, 11 Dec 2006 06:03:00 -0000 Italian porchetta Our weekend project: Italian porchetta (stuffed pork belly) using Contaldo's recipe. Posting and blogging about this http://aloisa.multiply.com/photos/album/54/Italian_porchetta Mon, 20 Nov 2006 15:24:22 -0000 Samosas, gulab jumun! http://aloisa.multiply.com/photos/album/52/Samosas_gulab_jumun Tue, 14 Nov 2006 07:20:20 -0000 I need your advice Maintaining multiple blogs can be quite crazy at times. The reason why this blog (this being the original one too) has been so unupdated is because I have two other blogs: <ul> <li>my food blog <a href="http://www.blogcharm.com/pasion/">"where in the world shall i eat today</a>" </li> <li><a href="http://duisantos.multiply.com">Dui's blog</a></li> <li>and others which i've just forgotten about :) </li> </ul> It goes without saying that I am not touching Dui's blog. This is more for family and friends. But what to do with this blog and the foodie thingy? What with customization now possible here in multiply plus the fact that blogcharm isnt "making me money" (as it claims it would), why bother? I also noticed that the most commented/visited items here in multiply are in fact my foodie related posts. Oh, and setting privacy here "seems" to be better. Anyway ... I'd love to hear from anyone out there who pops in here, even once in a  while. :) http://aloisa.multiply.com/journal/item/52/I_need_your_advice Sat, 11 Nov 2006 04:05:00 -0000 .:: Welcome to GEOX site ::. If you suffer from sweaty feet, here's the solution. Thought you might like a heads up that The Podium now carries the renowned brand Geox, the breathable shoe." Caught the Geox story on Discovery Travel and Living. It was an idea whose time had come. The inventor, Italian Mario Moretti Polegato, was out jogging and hated the fact that after each run, he has sweaty feet. So he punched tiny holes in the bottom of his running shoes so that they could "breathe". He then proceeded to contact shoe manufacturers to sell this idea, but he was turned away, again and again. What else could he do ... he so believed in his product that he decided to produce his own. So was born the Geox empire. It is now the leading shoe brand in Italy. "Geox shoes have soles with tiny holes in them. The holes let heat to escape, allowing feet perspire and breathe naturally. Amazingly, these same souls do not allow water or cold in. These special soles keep feet cool, and consquently, better-smelling." ... http://aloisa.multiply.com/links/item/55/._Welcome_to_GEOX_site_. Mon, 30 Oct 2006 06:13:09 -0000 Avalon.ph Internet Looking for cheap books? Here's a good Philippine site, and no credit card http://aloisa.multiply.com/links/item/54/Avalon.ph_Internet Mon, 23 Oct 2006 11:36:00 -0000 Human For Sale - Currently over 5.3 million humans for sale! If you have nothing to do, or want to just kill a little time, try this funny quiz. Kind of long-ish though (and I gave up halfway through because I couldnt admit my real age, among others ...) "Have you been thinking about putting yourself up for sale lately? Ever wonder how much money you could get on the open human market? HumanForSale.com will attempt to place a value on your life using a variety of criteria in 4 basic facets of life (physical,mental,lifestyle,personality). This is obviously a very subjective matter and is not intended and does not claim to be scientifically accurate." Note the disclaimer. I know for a fact that I am priceless http://aloisa.multiply.com/links/item/53/Human_For_Sale_-_Currently_over_5.3_million_humans_for_sale Fri, 13 Oct 2006 16:18:46 -0000