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Animated Julia

Babies do grow up really fast.  When I tried to take Julia's pictures before, they turned out to be practically the same.  I can't expect variety with a baby who's asleep most of the time.  Hehehe!  But now that she's almost two month old, she already puts on different expressions, especially smiles!  I just clicked away!  This is what I got:

Such an adorable baby!

Something to smile about to take my mind off of work tomorrow. :D

Family Reunion by Carol Smith

In preparation for the showing in theaters, I've just finished reading the fifth book of the Chronicles of Narnia - The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.  It would be interesting to see the producers' take on this C.S. Lewis classic.  They did a good job with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and with Prince Caspian.  As oppose to the first two movies, viewers shouldn't expect to see two of the Pevensie kids namely Peter and Susan.

I'm now moving on to my next material - Family Reunion by Carol Smith.  I saw this in National Bookstore and it wasn't hard for me to decide whether I should get it or not.  First, it's a mystery novel, which is one of my favorite genres.  Secondly, I saw this on the sale section, priced at P99.

I'd start reading this tonight and I'd probably bring this to work so that I'd have something to do while serving my 5:00 pm to 2:00 am shift (I really just can't get over it!).

Image from Amazon.com

7th Spanish Film Festival

Hosted by Instituto Cervantes, the 12-day 7th Spanish Film Festival, Película / Pelikula, will be held at Greenbelt 3 cinema from October 1 to October 12.  According to news, it will feature 18 films from Spain and Latin America.  Screening schedules will be at 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:00 pm, 9:30 pm, 12:00 mn.  Damn!  Just when my shift becomes 5:00 pm to 2:00 am, here comes an activity that would suit my 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm schedule.  Nevertheless, I'd still find time to check this out.  

Anyone who wants to join?

Is This the 'Nice Job'?

During my days as a student, I grew up having the notion that I should study well so that I'd end up with a nice job - a job that would allow me to grow professionally, surrounded by people who appreciate and value what I do, and enable me to contribute something significant to society.  Believing that the ideal profession is at hand, I did perform to the best of my abilities.  

Little did I know that my first taste of employment would be the exact opposite.

Rest Day Recipes: Grilled Dory Fish and Spicy Tofu with Shiitake Mushrooms

I got to do two dishes for this entry’s Rest Day Recipes.  I’m trying meat-free dishes this time.  First on the menu is Grilled Dory Fish.  It’s a simple fish dish.  I rubbed the fish fillet with mixed spices and grilled it while glazing it with herbed butter.  This dish is a winner!

Next is the Spicy Tofu with Shiitake Mushrooms.  This flavorful Asian dish is perfect for vegetarians.   Onions, bell peppers, tofu, and shiitake mushrooms are stir fried in sesame oil.  To add more flavor, soy sauce and red wine are stirred in, plus the chili flakes to give it that spicy kick.

Monique Lhuillier Gowns at the 2008 Emmy Awards

Alongside the anticipation for the winners of the prestigious awards for television excellence, many are on the lookout for the gowns that the celebrities would parade in.  This year, Filipina designer Monique Lhuillier has once again showcased her brilliance in designing as she dressed three (as far as I know) celebrities who attended the event – Debra Messing, Teri Hatcher and Padma Lakshmi.

Josh Groban at the Emmy's

For those of you who, like me, weren't able to catch the 60th Annual Emmy Awards, here's a video clip of one of the highlights of the show.  Josh Groban sang a medley of known TV show themes.

Mr. Groban did a great job, especially with the South Park theme!  Not an easy song to sing. :D