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i am webslave in the cyber world. 21. m. cebu, ph. new yorker. frustrated cyber student. lurker. online gamer. noob blogger. pseudo writer. iskolare. skater. a very sensitive person. and a whole lot more. i can't really describe my whole being
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The supposed to be the Philippine representative to the upcoming Miss World Beauty Pageant to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa on December 14, Bb. Pilipinas-World 2008 Janina San Miguel has decided to quit, because of the sudden death of her grandfather.
Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) issued an official statement Monday night as follows:
“The untimely demise of her grandfather, among other personal reasons, has caused her undue stress, thus hindering her from fulfilling her duties for the said title… BPCI wishes to express its gratitude to Ms. San Miguel for this act of graciousness and concern for the country. They also wish her well in her future endeavors.”
The Binibining Pilipinas 2008 first runner-up Danielle Castaño will take over Janina’s duties as the country’s representative to the Miss World 2008, as per the rules and regulations of the BPCI.
Got an email today from Busby Web Solutions about the “Busby Web Solutions - World Cup 2“. This is another great opportunity for those SEO Enthusiast, Gurus and Masters to join this contest. As an overview, the Busby Web Solutions - World Cup 2 will start this 1st October 2008 (12:00 midday, Perth, WA) and will end 31st January 2009 (12:00 midday, Perth, WA).
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I was checking my email accounts and one of them was my gmail account. I often open such email address, coz i don’t have much contacts there. Upon launching my account, I found 3 new emails in my inbox. One of the email there came from an email address, which I don’t even know. It has the subject: Rumor: Laarni Lozada and Jun Lozada di lang magkaapelyido, they are common. I did check it and there is a link to read full story. However, when I clicked the link, it redirects me to a page where only comments are shown. The story wasn’t in the page itself.
I read every comment posted by the people who received the email, and some asked how did these people got our email address. And what the heck are they doing. Some thought that maybe they’re doing it to monetize their blog?
Well, I can’t really tell what the heck these people behind that blog are doing, and for what purpose. If you want to see the site referred on the email I received, here it is: [click here]
Moreover, here is my comment to that post.
wat the heck is going on here?! what is this article? and where is the article? why i only see comments? what is this for?! and how did you find our emails? tskk..tskk…tskk… XP
It’s still 1:00 pm and I only slept for about 5 hours. Still have work by 10:00 pm, but then I can no longer sleep. I was just lying on bed, till I decided to watch a movie instead, thinking that it might made me feel sleepy. While I was looking on the DVDs, I didn’t expect I would found “Message in a Bottle“. (i knew it’s quiet sometime since the movie was released). But, I just loved a movie based on Nicholas Sparks‘ novel. I remember, an old friend of mine, told me about this story. And she really said that it’s nice. I knew Nicholas Sparks always has a great novel. The movie was indeed, interesting. Love has lost, but then found. It touches me somehow, it involves Drama and Romance. 5 stars to the movie and to the novel (i read half of it).
Below is my summary of the story, based on the movie.
A widowed ship builder - Garret Blake (Kevin Costner) and a divorced wife/mother/journalist who works at Chicago Tribune - Theresa Osborne (Robin Wright Penn), who found a bottle in the seashore with a 2 page message inside. She started reading it (”Dear Catherine….You Are My True North….” ..) and she felt in love with the sender (Garret Blake), even if she hasn’t met him personally. But the words and the sweetness of the thoughts made her felt something different. Out from her curiosity, she was able to tracked the place where Garret lived. They became good friends then. Till Garret went to her house and stayed there couple of days. They both have good time as well. Theresa’s son, liked Garret as well.
Till one night, after they made love, Garret discovered the bottle he threw away on the sea a quiet sometime. He then got mad with Theresa, while Theresa tried to explain how she got the bottle, till she said that she just found it, and Garret got alarmed when Theresa said about the 3 letters, for he only threw 1 bottle with 2 pages letter inside. It was then, Catherine’s letter (her wife who passed away), thrown away in the sea , 3 days before she died. After he read the letter, he asked for it and Theresa gave it to him.
Everything became dull for a couple days. Therese was wondering and blaming her self for not telling Garret everything before Garret discovered it by himself. She then said that she was a lier for Garret. Days past, till one day, Garret sent her a post mail, with the photos of the boat- Catherine (named after his wife).
Theresa came back to North Carolina to visit Garret for it was the day Garret will be testing the boat. After which, they talked and had sentimental moments. Garret’s final words were “I can’t lose you..” And Theresa replied: “then don’t..” And Theresa walked away and went back to Chicago.
That night, Garret and his father argued a bit, for his father is just a little bit concerned about their feelings. His father tried to set his mind to let go of yesterday and go for tomorrow.
Early next day, Garret sailed towards the blue waters (Chicago), since he decided to win Theresa’s heart. On his way, an unexpected incident happened: there was a slight storm and there was this couple with a daughter who were stranded in the middle of the stormy sea. He tried his best to saved the life of the couple, and yet he did it. But one sad thing about it, he went down. And never found again.
The next day, Garret’s father called Theresa, and informed about it. Theresa cried upon hearing the nightmare.
All that were left were the memories they had. The photographs, a small sailboat and the gift that Theresa gave to Garret.
First, I would like to thank the people who are behind the 2008 Philippine Blog Awards. Despite the fact that I wasn’t there to witness the event as much as I want to, but I was still thankful for the live streaming they have set up. I mean it, I enjoyed watching from the moment they had setted up the venue, till the event had started. Bad enough, for it suddenly went offline. Huhuh.. So I have to wait for the results instead with too much excitement 
and was just checking updates via Plurk. (thanks to my plurkmates 
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So much for that, I would like to CONGRATULATE the winners of the 2008 Philippine Blog Awards!
It’s indeed a pleasure to see my blog on the list for the Philippine Blog Awards 2 : Personal Blog Category. And thanks to the person who nominated me. (bows down) . I also see 3 of my co-cebu bloggers on the list. Cebu Bloggers rocks!
Moreover, I really wanted to attend the awarding night (i know i won’t win), but atleast I would be able to witness such memorable event on the blog history. I know World Camp Philippines is more memorable to the history of the Philippine Blog, but I wasn’t there as well ( T_T ). But then again, I can’t go there and attend the event as much as I would like to. (sob) .
Anyways, I am still glad to see my blog on the list.
Who is Batang Yagit?
A blogger from Mindanao, specifically from Davao.
Why Batang Yagit?
Can’t really think the best answer.. But I may say that I like reading Batang Yagit’s posts. It really make sense. Furthermore, lemme share to you what I have noticed about Batang Yagit. I could really tell that he is really a leader (based on experience). Why I say so? Well, when he came here in Cebu, he was able to organize the meet ups for the Cebu Bloggers Society . He also created the Visayas Bloggers for the Visayan bloggers to share thoughts. He wanted Cebu Bloggers to boom same as what Davao Bloggers is right now. Moreover, I met Batang Yagit twice during the mini meet ups with the Cebu Bloggers and when Ms. Google Philippines came here in Cebu.
What else should I say? hmmm.., well i think that’s all -.. Again I am voting Batang Yagit!
For those other bloggers out there who want to cast their votes for the 2008 Philippibe Blog Awards, kindly follow this [Link] for full reference.
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UPDATED LIST ( copied from Jehz’s blog ): bloggers who choose Batang Yagit
The following made the right choice!
-1. Batang Yagit para sa PBA Bloggers’ Choice Award by Batang Yagit
0. Not So Batang Yagit by Hannah Rika Villasis
1. One Vote for Batang Yagit by Mark Aethen Agana
2. Ang Batang Yagit na hindi Yagit by Jemme
3. Batang Yagit Rocks! by Donald Serrano
4. Batang Yagit - Philippine Bloggers’ Choice Award 2008 by Rome Uy
5. Bloggers’ Choice Award goes to Batang Yagit by Marjerizz
6. My Vote Goes to Batang Yagit by Annabel Callos Choy
7. Batang Yagit FTW! by Michael Barcelon
8. Batang Yagit Superstar by Eligio Tapiador, Jr.
9. I Vote Batang Yagit by Tonex
10. My Vote Goes to Batang Yagit by Noel
11. Batang Yagit for Bloggers’ Choice Award by Isis Lahora
12. I’m Voting for Batang Yagit by Dabawenyang Iska
13. PBA 08: I’m Voting for Batang Yagit by Mhelford Hipolito
14. I Like Batang Yagit by Garry Baybayan
15. Batang Yagit Boo-Yah by Joan Mae Lagunsad
16. I Vote for Batang Yagit by Gusher
17. Mom By Choice Chooses Batang Yagit by Ruby Grace Galvez
18. Great Blog deserves Great Award by Lloyd Belleza
19. Batang Yagit Blogger na Malupit by Sherwin Anos
20. Batang Yagit is the Right Choice by Gilbert Evangelista
21. Mushrooms and Marijuana in your Chocolate by Kiss Fendi
22. Why Batang Yagit Should Win the Bloggers Choice Award by Jehzlau
23. Batang Yagit is My Choice by Jen Jimenez
24. Batang Yagit Gets My Vote by Jay De Jesus
25. My Vote for the Philippine Blog Awards McBilly Wilford Sy
26. BatangYagit got me by Beejing
27. Batang Yagit:Why Vote for him? by Peaceful Dystopia
28. Alibata votes Batang Yagit by Alibata dela Cruz
29. PBA ‘08: Batang Yagit by RJ Palabasan
30. I vote for the Batang Yagit by Oliver Richard Robillo
31. Batang Yagit is Rich and Famous! by Andrew Dela Serna
32. Agent Xmoimoi is Pro-Batang Yagit by Marwin Mira
33. Batang Yagit is a Geek! by Conrad Miguel Gozalo
34. Batang Palaboy is Voting Batang Yagit by Cecile Maris Gozalo
35. Ito ang Gusto Ko: Batang Yagit by Gwen Nava
36. PBA Bloggers’ Choice Award: My Vote is for… by Ariel Lalisan
37. Batang Yagit for the Win! by Alexandra Siaco
38. My Bloggers’ Choice Award Goes to by Jan Alvin Dimla
39. Batang Yagit for Bloggers’ Choice Award by Zaldy Agustin
40. Bariles Republic votes for Batang Yagit by Avel Manansala
41. Batang Yagit! Dapat Iboto by Paul Villacorta
42. Amen to Batang Yagit by Jabbered Onion
43. My vote goes to Batang Yagit by Chiq Montes
44. Batang Yagit for President by The Royal Speaker
45. Me Wants Batang Yagit to Win! by John Philip Mamaril
46. The Shortest Blog Votes Batang Yagit by Ranniel Araw
47. I Vote Batang Yagit by Sidney de la Cruz
48. I choose the Batang Yagit by Miguel Apolo
49. My Bloggers’ Choice is Winston by Gwing Cabreira
50. Batang Yagit for PBA Bloggers’ Choice Award by Litgirl
51. www.batangyagit.com by Romeo Macapobre
52. The Best Choice by Mike Eleseo
53. I vote Batang Yagit by Allen Michael Gurrea
54. My Vote Goes for Batang Yagit by Kirby Binayao
55. Batang Yagit for Bloggers’ Choice Award by Flora Mae dela Cruz
56. Batang Yagit is my choice for PBA 2! by Orville Tadle
57. Pinay Speak votes Batang Yagit by Richer Finez
58. I Bet for Batang Yagit by Richard Diongson
59. Poor Kid Inspires Me by Darwin Encabo
60. VJ Votes Batang Yagit by Vistikos Jamuer
61. Voting for a friend by Andie Crafts
62. Isang Botong Maaaring Makapagbago by Quoisey
63. Alleviate Poverty, Make Batang Yagit your Choice! by Faith Salazar
64. Vote for Batang Yagit, a Mindanaoan by Mo Billacura
65. My Vote Goes to Batang Yagit by Chattee
66. Bloggers’ Choice Award Batang Yagit by Nidoking
67. My Vote is for Batang Yagit by Intiendes
68. Who Am I Voting For? by Yatot Chronicles
69. Kay Batang Yagit Tayo! by Nick Nichelle Dael
70. 2008 Philippine Blog Awards by Kevin Ray Chua
71. This is Coy’s Choice: Batang Yagit! by Coy Caballes
