Episode 49: Valentine Violence – The Two Sides of UP Fair [HQ]

The Wildest UP Fair I’ve Seen in Years

The University of the Philippines Diliman Fair Week has always been a staple must-go event every second week of February. Each year, every day has a delectable menu of bands – old and new that doesn’t fail to satisfy the appetite of concert-goers. Present are also different booths, attractions and rides which make the whole UP Fair experience awesome. But behind the fun music and games, violence is also a mainstay in these events. People usually don’t mind. Until last night.

Pinoy Vlogging on GMA 7!

You’ve seen Part 1 and Behind the Scenes of Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho’s feature on Pinoy Video Blogging. Now here comes my part of the segment…

…after the Jump!

The Singlehood Chronicles Part 2: Speed Dating – Yay or Nay?

I shall officially call these kind of posts as part of the Singlehood Chronicles Series. If you remember by this time last year, I was in the same predicament. Only this year, I’m not too Bitter Ocampo about it. Rather than gloating and whining, last Saturday I actually did something about the situation. Although it wasn’t really part of any of my plans, Speed Dating is a welcome new hobby distraction while looking for that *ehem* special someone. So what is Speed Dating? Check out this awesome feature by ABS-CBN’s Probe featuring awesome Arete events organizer Poyt, event host/”chix” Kring, camery shy rockstar Fritz, “spontaneous lover” BillyCoy and yours truly:

Just last night, I got into this heated discussion with friends about the reasons why people go to speed dates. A friend said – people who know what they want and know how to get it should not be part of these “superficial” activities. First dates are bad enough since we know that we only get to see their best foot forward but 3 minutes? That’s just the tip of a large, cold, scary iceberg.

But I disagree. Forget about meeting the ONE. Am I the only person who thinks I have to meet as much people as I can? It’s not really about what I might be missing out but it’s more on what I can learn from these new acquaintances – you get to discover certain aspects of who you are, how you wanna grow and what you really want. Everyone is different. And each person will touch affect you in a different way.

But if I’m lucky enough to actually meet her – that person who’s not necessarily the perfect match but the right one, like what one of my close friends said, “Huwag mo nang pakawalan.”

Arete Events
Galileo Enoteca Italian Restaurant and Deli, Makati
Graphic tees from Solo
Freeway
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Awesome photography by http://certainkindofhue.multiply.com/

Episode 57: Thank You, November! (My Very Late Birthday Vlog)

This is How I Thank Everyone in 30 Seconds.

My recent birthdaymonth has got to be the busiest and most hectic celebration I’ve had ever. I was always used to big house parties where I get to invite all my friends from different circles but I realized that it’s just too costly (since I’ll be the one spending this time) and not really as fun as small, intimate get-togethers. This video basically thanks the people who were there to celebrate the awesome month of November with me. I love you, gaiz!

“Drunk” at Elation Launch Party

It’s prom night all over again!

That was the general reaction when my friends and I entered The Grand Terrace at Quezon City for the Elation: Chocolate and Shooters Buffet Grand Launch last November 14.

The party looked awesome. The ambiance was teen prom-ish but still engaging. The shooters and chocolates? Okay naman. The ingredients for a smashing event was there. Though there was an obvious generation gap between some of us and most of the attendees, it’s nothing people young at heart could not handle.

One of the most entertaining highlights of the night was seeing some teenagers get really, really drunk – like I-can’t-stand-up-please-escort-me-to-the-restroom drunk. Moments we couldn’t help but capture on video:

Oh yuh. This is just a reenaction.

Strike a Palawan Gang Pose and Win a Free Red Box Wii Party!

You’ve seen the Palawan Gang in action. Now, you can join the fun and win a Free Red Box Party for Four (4) of your Friends!

The Palawan Gang

Not only can you sing your hearts out, now, you can play til’ you drop! Completing the Red Box party mix is the Nintendo Wii! And because Wii want you to experience a different level of karaoke and gaming high in Red Box, simply submit photos (maximum of 2 per participant)  of you (or your friends) doing your favorite Palawan Gang pose (Teh Buddha Rick, Kring Lips, Coy Jaw, Poyt Sign or any other of our poses you know of) and you can get a chance to party in Red Box with your friends for free. Note: Your photo doesn’t have to be in Palawan.

To join, just leave the URL of your photo (it could be from Multiply [or any social network], Flickr [or any photo sharing site], or from a blog post) in the comments section of this post. The respondent with the coolest photo (as determined by the Palawan Gang) will get a Free Wii Night Party with four of his/her friends in Red Box. Deadline is on November 14, 2008.

Come on, I’m sure you’ve done at least one of these poses in one of your camwhoring moments. So check your photo galleries, join and be 1 of the 2 contestants! (lolz) You never know. You might also get a chance to win a date with Kring or Poytee.

Check out these guys:

Bloggers Strike Their Poses

Thanks to Aileen, Ria, Janette, Winston and Andrew for the photos!:)

Winners may call and schedule their Wii Party at GeiserMaclang Unit 7C, 114 Tuscan Bldg., V. A Rufino St. , Legaspi Village, Makati City. Tel. No. 02.812.8828 / 02.812.9199 / 0917.523.4624