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Piña Barong Fabric

A bit of information for my non-Filipino readers, a barong is the traditional formalwear of Filipinos.

I think the last time I got to wear a barong was during my sister's wedding, which was at least five years ago. I'm glad I'll be able to wear one again for my friends' wedding next month. With my body frame, I couldn't buy a barong off-the-rack so I have to have one custom made. I've always wanted to wear an authentic piña barong. And now that I can afford it, I wouldn't let the chance pass.  

I just got the piña cloth to be used for my barong and I cannot stop marveling at the craftsmanship that transpired in creating such work of art. The barong is more than just an article of clothing. It is a manifestation of Filipino creativity and ingenuity that is truly world-class.

I can't wait to see the finished product!

More pictures of the piña fabric here.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii

And the world-renowned, entertaining Italian plumber is back!

I got really excited when I heard about the New Super Mario Bros. Wii! It's one of my favorite video games (alongside The Sims) and I can still remember playing long hours and spending sleepless nights just to get through the different levels and to unlock secret worlds. Hehehe! The last Super Mario installment I played was Super Mario World wherein the cute and friendly dinosaur Yoshi was introduced.

Now that it's back to bring countless hours of entertainment again, I can't wait to get my own copy of the game. I tried looking for best buys at eBay.ph, but the prices are pretty steep. Maybe I'd wait 'til it's available here.

Check out this video preview of New Super Mario Bros. Wii: 

With the new multiplayer option, I'm sure I'll be enjoying the game with my nieces, nephews and their parents!

Funny, Yet Scary

I got this picture from an office mate. Initially, it's hilarious! Who would imagine public signs in Filipino text language?

I wanted to know if this is real or it's just a product of good photo editing skills.

If this is an actual sign along one of the streets of Manila, I'm hoping wording signs in this manner is just a witty way to add humor to the ordinary signs that we see everyday. However, if this was intentionally composed as such because Filipinos respond to this kind of language, we're in big trouble.

I hope text language would just remain within the LCD's of mobile phones.

M&M's on Halloween

Trick or treating for my nephews and nieces is starting to be a yearly affair. And they seem to be liking it! It's one of those days when they all come together and create havoc. Just kidding! This year, we spent Halloween at Sofitel Philippine Plaza. Only my parents stayed overnight, though.

Anyway, my nephews and nieces came in as M&M's!

The M&M's gang! Plain and with Nuts and Almonds!

My sister Ate Sheryl made the costumes and I brought my new camera for a test drive.

The kids didn't get as much candies, but they had fun. They loved their costumes although Angelo kept saying, "This costume makes me look fat." Julia won a special prize for being the cutest!

The cutest candy!

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