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The Dog Whisperer Is Coming to Manila!

Photo Credit: Music Management International

This is a dream-come-true for dog lovers like me!

Cesar Millan is set to come to Manila on April 29, 2014 and this one-day event will held at Eastwood Central. 

I don’t care about what his bashers say or how hard they try to disprove his techniques. I’m still a Cesar Millan fan! Ever since I started watching The Dog Whisperer episodes on YouTube and reading his book Cesar Millan’s Short Guide to a Happy Dog, I’ve incorporated his style in training and raising my dogs, Austin and Timothy to be well-mannered, four-legged members of the family.

It would be awesome to see him in the flesh speak and share tips and tricks to his Filipino fans. I hope he brings Junior, Benson, Alfie, and the rest of his pack with him too!

Singing the Same Tune Still

Around the same date two years ago I was feeling down and lost, and my heart enveloped with hatred and animosity. Is it some kind of a joke life is pulling on me that I'm finding myself in the exact same heavy state?

It could be a seasonal thing—February being the month of defeat for me and the month of love for the rest of the world. I might even have to thank Josh Groban for coming up with February Song as an anthem.

When I go through low points like this, I take the time to stop for a moment and re-assess my life. I think about my priorities, the things that matter to me and where I'm heading. It's not the easiest thing to do. It entails re-living portions of life like the successes I enjoyed, the mistakes I made, and the consequences I suffered just to name a few. It takes me on a new series of emotions. But the good thing about it is it becomes an eye-opener. It makes me realize that I could be doing things for the wrong reasons. Or I could be doing the wrong things right off the bat.

They say when you fall into the same pit every time, it's time you do some tweaking in your life. And that just could be the answer to my problem.

I am changing my plan of action this time. And a change of environment perhaps.

Yeah, I think it's time to go...

Signed Up for an Adventure!

I just signed up for Jon Acuff's 30 days of hustle which starts on the 1st of February. I'm not sure what exactly I have just gotten myself into.

I read the words adventure and dreams. Seems fun and interesting to me.

Bring it on!

3 Filipino Movies that Remind Me of My Childhood

Definitely a throwback!

If you were born in the 80's or earlier you might have digged (or dug?) these films too. I didn't expect to find these clips and the full-length versions on YouTube, but I'm most certainly thrilled to discover I can just go online whenever I need a dose of laughter. I'd be first in line should they release remastered DVDs of these movies.

Ober Da Bakod

Who doesn't remember Mokong and Bubuli? The Janno Gibbs – Anjo Yllana comedy tandem was a hit then as proven by the success of the 90's comedy show Ober Da Bakod. And you know how things go when a TV show draws huge following — they take it to the big screen!

Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout

Gelli De Belen was not only supporting actress to most comedy shows on TV and in films, she actually landed the title role of Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout.  She is one of my favorite local comediennes of all time! And the relyriced "Informer" theme song never gets old.

Pik Pak Boom

It is the quintessential 80's movie bearing all the elements which include a catchy danceable theme song, choreography performed by everyone in the cast (to the last extra) and a spoonfed moral lesson in its storyline. Not to mention, it stars Herbert Bautista and Lilet in the film.

Pik Pak Boom, bar none, is the ultimate movie of our generation!

How about you? What movies take you back to your younger years?

Patterns, Pillows and Curtains in Instagram Photos

On January 17 to January 19, 2014, ARQ Curtains had a clearance sale. My mother and I thought we didn't need new curtains and pillows at home. Going to the sale on its last day was a last minute decision — a bad one at that. We should've gone on the first day when there were more stocks and designs to choose from. Prices were ridiculously low that you would want to re-decorate your whole house and it wouldn't hurt your budget.

We were told they are going to have another sale some time in November. I'll be there! You don't want to miss it too!

I took some photos of the pretty patterns I saw and posted them on Instagram. It's exciting that modern and updated designs and motifs are not difficult finds anymore. My picks are in the last photo. I keep Angelo Surmelis as my design inspiration.

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