I got another Present from U.K.

I'm serious when I said that 2012 will be my year. We're only in the first quarter of the year but my lucky star is in proper alignment and it's sending me lots of blessings. Unlike the previous years when I was sour with giveaways, this year will be my turn. After I received the treats from TB, I won  Kris giveaway when her blog "Kalokang Buhay ng Isang Pinay sa Ukay" turned one. Sis Kris participated with the Snail mail project and like me she also loves the trip to the post office.

I should also thank little Poj, whom I adore so much for luckily picking my name. Thanks Poj!

On Valentines Day, I went straight to the post office after work to claim my parcel. A lot of things had happened before I finally got my gadget case from Cath Kidston which right now serve as the home for my phone. I almost went through thick and thin before I got it but I will save the whole story for another post because this one is a happy story and I don't want to spoil the fun.

 Thanks again to Kris for the wonderful gift, wrapped carefully inside this bubble envelope

My gadget case which looks more adorable in person and fit perfectly with my phone.

I just so love it.

Came with the present is a card full of love. Wait till you opened it!!!

Tadaah, lots of stars inside, seems like dear sister Kris guessed that I love the stars.

Whatever pain I felt that day vanished upon seeing this.

Treats from TB

I'm not guilty of  laziness this time. This time, the excel file is to blame for the endless report I have to endure. But I would like to share the lovely treats I got from the mail.

It was almost 4 in the afternoon when the landlady knocked on my door. She handed me a notice from the Post Office with matching hand gestures where is the place exactly located. I think she's also excited for me when she saw my wide smile. 

Days before that, I received an email from TB asking for my address. I joined her "You've got snail mail" game. I didn't expect to be chosen. You know how much I love the snail mail. Needless to say, I am really excited to pick it up. Why do I have to pick it up? because the customs had to check the content in my presence to ensure no illegal products we're sent with the goodies.

The amazing part was the fact that it was once on the other side of the world from TB's hands and now I was holding it. It's really magical. Thank you TB for the wonderful treats. I'm not allergic to any of them and I did enjoy everything. Please wait for the postman to knock on your door :)

P.S. My mom said you're beautiful and you're kind to send me the treats. She was amazed too. She loves the picture inside the card. Thanks!

 see that snail? yes, it traveled far.

 the yummy treats TB sent me. 

Ms. Fields - I devoured them all

Key Chain and Pin - They're holding my apartment keys

Extra Dessert Delights - I gave them to the daughter of my friend. She's a lovely girl.

SOUR PATCH - I ate almost 3/4 of the bears. I shared them with friends and officemates but I almost finished the whole pack before I reach the office. Hehehe!

The card! Yay, I love reading handwritten letters. 

I have my mails ready. All I need to do now is to mail them.

MOA Eye

Sunday was a date to remember. On that said date, I set foot on the tallest Ferris wheel in the Philippines knows as MOA (Mall of Asia) Eye. Others says it's 160 ft. tall but according to Wikipedia it's  180 ft. tall. I didn't have the time to verify which one is correct because there was no manager on sight and I was all set to be up high so I took my line on the long queue of people.

Riding the MOA Eye is not in my plan as I was in the Mall of Asia for another reason which I will clarify on  another post. Right now, I am all ecstatic to share this momentous event. When I say momentous it means rare and extraordinary for me as I have a love and hate relationship with towering heights. Didn't I mention you that? Well, now that you know, be kind to me - okay. 

At first, I was torn between riding or not. But my urge to overcome my fear and to experience the ride won. I thought it would be kind of a roller coaster ride but it wasn't. I was disappointed at first because I thought I would scream to death but I didn't. It's moving slowly and would take about 10 to 15 minutes in full turn. You will go up and down the gondolas while they're moving. It's so wrong of me to anticipate for a roller coaster ride for what did it offered was a nice view while on top. The famous Manila Bay sunset and the whole Mall of Asia.

There was an awkward story which made this experience unforgettable. If you want to know, scroll down on the last part. But without further ado, ladies and gentlemen the MOA Eye:

KIDDING! hahaha. this is a kiddie Ferris wheel inside the mall

Below are the pictures of the MOA Eye

If I counted it right, there are 36 air conditioned gondola 
(I based my count on the picture)

San Miguel By the Bay

Up close. this is the point where I was torn between risking my life or not

under the MOA Eye

while on the queue

you spot the difference? yes there are tinted gondolas 

especially made for those who want to have a date overlooking Manila Bay

romantic or torture?

up and up and up

one last look

Awkward Moment:

Each ticket for the MOA eye costs 150 Php minimum of 4 person. If you'll ride in tandem you have to purchase 4 tickets which in turn cost 2 person 300 Php each. And no matter which you avail, you will be paired to another tandem when it's your turn (that's what we witnessed).

We're only two (me and my niece) so we waited for another pair to make the team four. Unfortunately we've paired to a couple who were so shy and with the duration of the ride, it's only I and my niece who did the talking admiring the view while the two of them stayed quiet and murmuring with each other.

IT FEELS LIKE WE RUINED THEIR DATE folks! THEY WANNA BE LEFT ALONE. 

PRIVACY hello. But it's not our fault! Blame it to the crew.

President for Happiness

Over the years, Coca-Cola never fail to amaze me with their commercials especially during Christmas season. They're my all time favorite advertisements together with Mc Donalds not only  because I love the product but in all fairness they're full of substance.

So imagine my delight when I heard the news that Coca-Cola  will create a new position called "President for Happiness" in line with the celebration of  it's 100 years in the Philippines. The purpose of the said position is to spread happiness around the country.

There were speculations as to who would be chosen as the President for Happiness. I myself guessed he/she  will be pulled out from the line of the veteran actors/actresses (he's a model though). But I was freakin' wrong! 

Yesterday, when I watched the television the most awaited face of the president for happiness was revealed.  Meet Caloy but his real name is Arran Phil Sese. Hmmm, "Sese"?, I was wondering how are we related hahaha.

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Coca-Cola's President for Happiness

He was presented on a commercial inside his office filled with Coca-Cola soft-drinks explaining that his task is to make everyone happy while ideas were popping on his head. The latest commercial showed Caloy doing surveys  from the busy streets of Manila asking people about things that would make them happy.

Coca-cola did a great job in bringing to life the creative idea of having the so called president for happiness. Not only will they capture the hearts of the Filipinos but will further create news and impact on their product the whole year round as I think this project was intended to run that long.

I was wondering what kind of activities will Caloy and Coca-Cola would come up with to make everyone happy. Well, that's for us to find out in the next few days/weeks/months or so.

I'm pretty darn excited Caloy, don't fail me.

Facebook

Who's using the new timeline?

It's been like ages and I couldn't remember the last time I opened my Facebook account except for this month. While people were so fond updating statuses and uploading pictures, I just lost my appetite for the said social networking site. Maybe because I became anti-social and blogging became my online world. I forgot that beyond the walls of my online journal is another place where my long lost friends were. We can update each other through text messages but seeing what I saw today on Facebook just gave me a hint of what I am missing. Oh well, I blame it all to the BUSY life.

I was never outdated with the new features but I never updated mine, after all I wasn't well fond of it like I was before. Again, blame on the BUSY life. 

I must admit, I love how the new timeline looks

more photos here

And now I am torn between the decision of updating or not. I am concerned with the security settings. If you're one of my Facebook friends, you know how much I protect the privacy not only of my own account but that of my friends as well, that's why you won't see who are they. Not to mention:

1. you can post on my wall but only me can see them

2. you can tag me on your photos but they will only be visible to me

3. my photos were shared to the intended audience (not to all)

4. search for me was off

5. "add friend" was enabled to friends of friends only

6. message was only open for friends

7. and so on

I opt for that kind of security not because I am leery but because I believe that we should all be responsible for what we share online. More and more crimes were becoming possible nowadays with the help of the social networking sites and with that, we have to be careful.

But I am glad that somehow I am learning to trust again and somehow in the long run be more open.