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Happy Fathers Day!

I tell you this, my dad and I were never close. This could be for the reason our family was never the showy type of people. We don’t say I love you’s, we don’t always hug, we rarely do “lambings” and we rarely be cheesy to each other. Rather, we show our affections through actions by supporting each other, by giving respect and by compromising with our differences. For a lot of people, it may look weird and even cold. But who are they to see what is happening if they are not in our shoes.

My dad is a very strict and domineering father. During my childhood, I never understood why he prohibited me on doing many things, why he constant scolds me for little things and why I was never left to do things on my own.

It does sound cliche but it is true what they say, you will never understand how it feels to be a parent until you become one.

No, I am not a parent. But ever since my mom left the house and being the eldest child, the responsibilities of the house rested on my shoulders. Now, I have to consider the welfare of my family. I have to worry about my father’s health, my sister’s late night outs, the house property issue, family squabbles, the house maintenance etc. Then, did I understand the weight of stress and responsibility carried by my dad and by other parents especially if finances aren’t that well to start of.

So to my dad, I may not be the showy daughter but I am doing my best to support you in any way I can. I cannot give you the full financial aid to ease our way of living, I cannot help you with your vices if you won’t stop yourself, I cannot give the full emotional support you need especially now that I am experiencing a lot of problems within myself…

But I am sure of this…

I love you enough to support and help you in any way I can now. I’m not going anywhere yet. I’m still here and I’ll help in any way I can. Please remember that.

And this is for my dad. <3




“Fathers Day Movie Card” by White Wing Films


So to all fathers out there… HAPPY FATHERS DAY!

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9th Toycon 2010 Bonding

Toycon 2010 logo

I was yesterday with Jennifer de Asis, Chloebelle de Asis and Paolo Fresnoza at Megamall to attend the 9th Philippine Toycon convention. When Chloebelle told me about this event a few weeks ago, I immediately agreed to go with them since I haven’t been into any anime / toy / cosplay related convention for years! As much as I know how much could have changed through those years, I knew the same expected fun things will be there… like tons of toys, amazing cosplays, anime and manga related products and mingling with fellow ‘geeks’. Haha!


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When we arrived at Megatrade Hall, there was already this long line of attendees which started from the entrance, went to a loop around one of the floor’s elevator then down the stairs of lower levels. Yes, that was how long it was. Fortunately, it didn’t take a long time for the line to move since it was morning and the place wasn’t as jam packed as expected compared to later in the afternoon and evening.

Inside, while my companions were waiting for Chloebelle to register her toy photography entry, I went around to get shots of the stuff found inside (while I still could tolerate the slowly congesting wall-to-wall bodies and smells).

Even if I was never an action figure or toy collectible enthusiast, my eyes oogled over the tons of merchandise displayed and sold. It wasn’t the toy quantities which amazed me but more of the variety of options for various personalities to choose from and from exquisite details crafted on many displays.


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Regardless that Toycons are made to largely display action figures and collectibles, which usually market to boys, there were merchandises for girls such as clothes, hats, cute plushies, etc. No one will feel left out in not buying an item for I’m pretty sure anyone could get something from there.


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Only I ended up not buying anything. Hahaha! I’m proud to have stopped myself from purchasing or I might have ended up no money for food!

Of course, there were tons of cosplayers roaming the place but there was this one particular group that caught my attention. They were just awesooooooome! Sure enough, a crowd formed around them as fans took many pics while they did a lot of poses. Just imagine a semi-circle of crowd fawning over stars. They were like the “untouchables”. XD Unfortunately, I don’t remember the title of the series they were cosplaying. If anyone can help me remember, please don’t hesitate to comment.


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After being on a fan-mode for a few minutes, we decided to take a break from the Toycon and have some late lunch at Luk Yuen found at the lower ground of Megamall.

And as everyone in the group agreed, it was a time for gluttony. Near the end of our lunch feast, we then made a session of fortune telling. Jenny reminded me beforehand to bring my Titania fortune telling cards to have her fortune told. In doing so, and since we were already there, I did readings for all of them and we guffawed in laughter from making up hilarious divinations ranging from wishing on a genie to being locked in a castle tower by a dominatrix.


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On a serious note, all readings I did made everyone ponder since I seemed to have pointed out stuff that they themselves only thought about and knew and was suddenly brought out in the open because of my readings. Wow… I must be getting good at this. ^_^

We also did this funny video of Paolo making a “tindera” or “waitress” impersonation. ^_^ What a funny guy!




“Mister Kanin – July 19, 2010


After lunch and meeting some of my friends’ cosplayer friends, we went back to the Toycon to view the toy photography entries which included the one Chloebs submitted earlier. I never thought the concept of toy photography even exited but seeing the entries made me wonder if I could try my hand on one… provided I could find the toy that would “speak” to me so I will be inspired. :)


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By this time though, Megatrade hall was so congested, I became woozy from the slight heat, smells, jostling of bodies etc. After taking a few more shots of the place, viewing the photo entries, we decided to get out and breath! LOL It was sardines in there seriously.

Jenny and I decided to leave the place since she has to go somewhere else and I seriously needed to rest. Paulo and Chloebs stayed to meet some friends.

Whew! It was a very tiring but at the same time accomplished day of Toycon, bonding and food trip! I can’t wait for the next one! See you soon again guys! :D

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The Pledge of Billionaires

It is absolute amazing when I read this article of Billionaires Bill Gates and Warren Buffet wanting other billionaires to share half of their wealth to charity. It does not need to be done instantly and donations could be done at their time of death.

The friends and philanthropic colleagues are asking people to pledge to donate either during their lifetime or at the time of their death.

The concept of this billionaires sharing what they have, with the extent one happily agreeing to give away 99 percent of his wealth is astounding.

If we think about it, humans are innately greedy. Man will take what he can to feed the instinct of survival. He will think of himself, of his loved ones, of his own comfort before anyone else. Probably for this reason, billionaires are willing to give these amounts for the simple purpose they already have too much of the resources. But what is the real purpose of giving excess of what we have? Is it for fame, for sharing, for pride? We have to admit, sometimes the issue of giving could have a hidden agenda. I bet a lot of rich people, boys billionaire, women millionaire, CEO’s etc., are doing these things in exchange of something else. So to hear a story like this does solidify the true meaning of giving and solidarity with the less fortunate.

“The pledge is a moral commitment to give, not a legal contract. It does not involve pooling money or supporting a particular set of causes or organizations,” they explain in a written statement about the project.

We have to admit, regardless of whether this is a true act of giving or there is a hidden agenda, the staggering amounts of money, which could be pooled from this campaign will help many lives around the world. So kudos to the people who thought about this! It will create a strong impact to the world.

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