Doggie clothes shopping turns into hinting about babies…
“I’ll buy baby clothes for the first one who’ll have a baby.” Then she looks at me sternly, “But you have to married!”
I looked at my mom and I wasn’t quite sure what to make out of that statement.
Last Sunday, I was with my Mom and my little sister, Sammy. We were at the mall to buy leggings and a pair of “bakya’s” for my little sister. For some reason, we ended up in the baby clothes section. Being the girls that we are, we got amused and started browsing. We thought of buying some of these for our little crazy dogs – Wolfie the poogle and Ginger the Dacshound – as custom made clothes for dogs are just.. insanely expensive. (Makes you wonder why something that uses such little cloth cost so much. Then again, the same can be said about Victoria’s Secret underwear. Anyway, I digress…)
I didn’t realize how much fun it was to actually go baby clothes shopping. The stuff you find are insanely cute. I regret not being able to take more pictures. Yes, me, looking at baby clothes.
Some funny statement tees…
Insanely darlingly cute tiny shoes..
And some pretty dresses. Here’s Sam. She said, “If I get a little sister, I want to buy her this”. Poor thing. The youngest of seven kids… 
The chance of her getting a little baby sister is quite..nil. I guess she’ll have to wait for her first niece. When I told her she’ll have to wait, she gives me THIS QUESTIONING LOOK. Right.
Hahaha.
Then here comes mi mama all giddy, “I want to have a baby again…”.
“I’ll buy baby clothes for the first one who’ll have a baby.” Then she looks at me sternly, “But you have to married!”
And the hinting…begins. Oh boy.
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Read MoreSerendra Car Explosion Near Our Office on High Street!
Bang! The office shook. It was like thunder.. very strong thunder. We all looked up and wondered what that was. Outside the sky is bluer than blue and there is not a cloud in the sky.
We peer outside the window and see guards running towards Serendra. Something is up.
Judd rushes down with his camera. I follow shortly after and see people walking towards the direction of where the sound came from. There was an explosion.
Details:
12:00 noon, 15 December 2001 (today)
Serendra, right in front of Fullybooked
A car exploded while entering the Serendra carpark. There was a person inside who perished in the explosion. Can’t distinguish if its a man or woman. They should find out very soon.
(update) We now know that the car is an old Hondo Civic with plate number TNM 865. It belongs to Remegio Ang, one of the owners of a Serendra condo unit. This is according to Jorge Marco, head of corporate communications of Ayala Land.
Was the explosion a bomb? Was it an accident? Was it terrorism? I have no idea. It would be very scary to think it was a bomb. If it were an accident, that was one strong explosion for a mere accident.
No adjacent buildings were damaged but I heard someone got injured.
Please see the picture below (c/o my colleague Judd)
Guards rush to the scene with extinguishers.
There is a person inside.
Everyone seemed a bit scared and confused. Sales ladies stepped out of stores, restaurant patrons left their tables to see what caused the sound, cars were being rerouted, and there were sirens coming from different directions.
Scary points:
1) We walk by that area practically everyday to go to Market Market for lunch.
2) The car was entering the basement parking of Serendra. If it exploded inside the car park, the damage would’ve been bad. It would’ve caused a bigger explosion due to the proximity of nearby cars. Worse, it is located underneath condominiums.
3) It had to happen at lunch, when everyone goes out to eat. You have families that go to this area to dine.
(update) Here are some videos after the explosion
Read MoreYellow Bees and Diapers
There’s a lot to be done. I hailed a cab and I was off to run errands.
I got down by the mall and entered the drugstore to buy cough medicine for my asthmatic dog when something bright yellow caught my attention. It was a woman dressed in a bulky bee mascot-like costume. Complete with the bee antennas, she was covered from head to toe except for her face which was bright candy pink from too much blush of the obviously wrong shade.
She approached me a bit hesitantly and said, “Ma’am diapers po? Baka may baby kayo?” (Ma’am may I offer you diapers? Maybe you have a baby?)
I smiled politely and said, “Wala pa akong baby.” (I don’t have a baby yet)
I walked away. “That’s such an embarrassing job.” I thought.
I looked at the people around. There were the women at the cashiers dressed in their crisp uniforms. On the other side stood, looking all glammed up, the women at the make-up counters. Scattered around the store were the other nonchalant customers browsing through the aisles and going about their business. In the middle was that girl in the big bright yellow bulky bee costume promoting diapers to passers-by.
“Ma’am, sir, diapers po?” Her voice was timid and unsure. It was obvious that she didn’t want to be there.
I felt a bit bad for her. Why should anyone be subjected to such embarrassment? But then again, I guess we all have to do what need to do to earn our keep. At least she wasn’t begging on the street.
“There are other things that she can do. Of all possible jobs, she chose this. What’s her story….?” I wondered.
I made my purchase and walked out of the store.
Read MoreWorld Pyrolympics Day 1
Do you remember what it was like being a kid in a candy store? Or if you had the chance to step into Toys ‘R Us when you were a kid, do you remember what it felt like? Two words : child-like wonder (was that three?). That “woooaah” moment with your mouth hanging open as you just stare in amazement.
That’s how it is for me when i see fireworks. I become eight years old again.
Last Saturday, 21 Nov 2009, was the first Saturday of the World Pyrolympics. And of course, this pyrotechnics fanatic didn’t allow herself to miss out!
For those who don’t know what the World Pyrolympics is, its where the world’s best pyrotechnics teams come together and compete by showcasing awesomely dazzling fireworks displays. If I’m right, this is the 4th World Pyrolympics but the first time for it to be “pyromusical”. Think colorful explosions in the sky synchronized with music.
And yes, this happened and is going to be happening for the next couple of Saturdays in Bonifacio Global City, PHILIPPINES. You don’t get this just anywhere folks.
Last Saturday, Germany and China took the stage. This Saturday, it’ll be Canada and Australia. 5 Dec will be Japan and Italy. For 12 December, it’ll be South Korea and US. The last Saturday, 19 Dec will be the fellowship of fire where the Philippines will be participating.
Here are the videos of the displays for Germany (courtesy of Vince of WhenInManila and Anton of Our Awesome Planet):
Germany (part 1)
Germany Part 2
The next one is part 2 of China’s display. When part 1 is posted by When In Manila, I’ll post it as well.
Between the two, I think China owned it! I wish you were there to see it. The video doesn’t do justice. Its just too bad that it rained during China’s set. I thin thats the reason why it became very smokey.
What do you think of the view from which the videos were taken? Best seats in the ENTIRE house ain’t it? That’s where I will be the coming Saturdays. Wooh! Ask me where. Maybe I’ll tell you.
By the way, general admission also has a GREAT GREAT view. Its only 200 pesos for a ticket. Its well worth it. My friend and I watched from the SVA (special viewing area) which is right in front of the launching point. The view was great as well.
I’m very excited to see what tricks in the bag the other countries have. I’m looking forward to Japan and Italy. I hear they are countries to watch out for. Italy won in the last World Pyrolypmics. Japan is very secretive about their fireworks shells. They refuse to see to foreigners. That’ll be a very interesting night. We’ll see.
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After the fireworks … chill time
Chika sessions with Nikki
Apple Martinis and Margaritas at New Orleans after the Pyrolympics
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