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green as a Shamrock

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

stpatrickdayDon’t blame it to  St. Patrick  for your booze, the pubs and brews are the Irish thing  not at all  significant with the Saint himself.   St. Patrick is no Irish, he’s actually a Briton who was captured by Irish raiders who treated him as slave long before he was proclaimed as Saint.  Cruelty was severe thus determined to escape from that malevolent plight… so he did.  Patrick eventually acquired Christianity and had a calling to go back to Ireland to promulgate the belief which successfully he did.  Ireland as being a Catholic country is largely contributed by Patrick himself.   With the strong force of conversion, he is known to have driven out the “snakes’ out of Ireland which is  figuratively referring to the pagans or such.   In case you’re wondering why green is very much or shall I say the sole color of St. Patrick’s,  it’s merely because of the Shamrock, the three-leaf clover that he used  while preaching as the symbolism of the Holy Trinity.  It got  stuck with Irish and somehow became the simile of St. Patrick himself.  I honestly have to say what a good color choice! since green is the top of my fave colors.  As for the leprechauns, I don’t have a single idea why would tag this with the celebration, maybe because it is prevalent in Ireland?  maybe or not.

so another excuse for a cold Guinness?  ain’t need a St. Patrick’s Day for that since in Ireland, Guinness day is everyday!   Pubs are like mushroom hubs categorically can be considered as  Irish’s way of  life, part of the definition of their culture.  this could be a piece of heaven for many… that I know?

just for the heck of it , let’s wear green!… Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

they got the Man in Gold

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Rachel-McAdams

Sandra Bullock is the lady of the night!  she bagged the most distinctive category in the award winning body as Best Actress.  The movie  Blind Side brought out the best in her which unfortunately I wasn’t able to watch yet but is now on top of my list.  This year’s Oscar night was pretty smooth,  Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin really liven up the air and they were  able to deliver good jokes.  Their opening really gave me and hubby good laughs… boisterous laugh in my case, as a matter of fact hehehe.  There is one dress that really transform my admiration into really wanting it and that was the ones that Rachel McAdams wore by Elie Saab’s haute couture.  Soft flowing, elegant,  nice color mix and simply regal dress in my eyes.  Rachel justified it well.

2010 Oscar’s winners are well-deserving ones.  To serve as my record,  i’d like to sum it up… Best Supporting Actor- Christoph Waltz of Inglourious Basterds,  Best  Animated Film- Up,  Best Original Song-Ryan Bingham from the movie The Crazy Heart,  Best Original Screen Play-Mark Boal of the The Hurt Locker,  Best Animated Short Film-Logorama by Nicolas Schmerkin,  Best Documentary Short Subject-Music by Prudence,  Best Live Action Short Film-The New Tenants,  Best Make-up- Star Trek,  Best Supporting Actress-Mo’nique who really caught my attention when I heard that she’s into open marriage that she doesn’t care if  either would have sex outside marriage, I find it disturbing!…  Best Adapted Screenplay-Geofrey Fletcher of Precious,  Best Art Direction-Rick Carter of Avatar,  Best Costume Design-Sandy Powell of the Young Victoria,  Best Sound Editing-Paul Ottosson of The Hurt Locker,  Best Sound Mixing-  The Hurt Locker,  Best Cinematography-Mauro Fiore of the Avatar,  Best Original Score in a Movie-Michael Giacchino of Up,  Best Documentary Feature-The Cove,  Best Film Editing-Bob Murawski of The Hurt Locker,  Best Foreign Language Film-El Secreto de sus Ojos of Argentina,  Best Actor-Jeff Bridges of The Crazy Heart,  Best Director-Kathryn Bigelow who happens to be the first woman director to win an award and lastly the Best Movie for Oscar 2010 is The Hurt Locker which I happen to check in the theater close to my place, unfortunately it’s not shown.  I learned that the movie was not massively distributed therefore available only in selected theaters.

I guess the victorious ones are  now handful of  Moet and  Dom  on top of their ‘man in gold’.

Genuinely, “Since 2008″

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

It’s our second!

Second year of Whims and Likes which now  we could officially say “since 2008″ as what most businesses would proudly shout with new bkgrnd copy their company slogan, making it seriously official since longevity is a proof that it categorically have invaded the market.  It reminds me of the movie “Sunshine Cleaning” where the father of Rose ( Amy Adams) deceitfully declared that their cleaning business has been operating since 1963.  So Rose told her dad, played by a very good actor Alan Arkin that it’s a lie! but her dad’s only respond was “it’s only a business lie not a life lie”.  Pretty clever response? … not for me!.  I am driven by principle and business  is the very representation of the owner per se.  So a business lie is not cool nor fly.   I have personally encountered businesses who claim that they’ve been in the business since blah blah blah  but the truth is it’s only been existing a couple of months.  Some are owned by religious ones who can bluntly execute a business lie, ironic isn’t?

Whims and Likes officially started live in the market last January 28, 2008.   Sincerely a product of rigid market research and literally hard work.  We made sure that we will provide and supply once it’s live and operational.  Our primary concern is the satisfaction of our buyers so during the process of creating the company, we critically brainstorm  as an efficient and competent seller and at the same time thinking as what the satisfied buyer would be.  We focus on the theme during the organization with idea of being “The Choice” out there.

The genuine source of pride  about our company is that,  it’s a product of our own skills and interest although as a business, profit is a goal just as ALL other businesses are  but we made sure that we will utilize our skills and expertise.  From the creation of the website, the  operations, search engine optimization and marketing are all handle by us, no external mind were involved.

We will continue to introduce new products, improve and maintain a quality service that we have provided.   In the span of two years and two months in the market, there was only one complain and that was a couple of broken pieces in one package sent to the east coast and unfortunately ones the package is  handed over with the courier, the way a package is being handled is no longer our control.  That one complaint made us aware to improve more the system of wrapping in each favors.  To this date no other complains followed.  Lovely!

To all who availed our favors, we appreciate your support and you sure are a wise buyer because you opted to have “The Choice for Favors”

the starry starry Moms!

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

moms-of-the-starsone of the best accomplishments of every mom is to produce a child that turns out to be an epitome of their league… not necessarily a perfect one because no one is even if your son is a priest.

i got the list of the worthy ones… being picky and meticulous, my standard is quite lofty and discriminating. well, i wont be a fan of an arrogant and promiscuous one.

Amelie Menéndez.. mother of the actor Andy Garcia who is married for 27 years, respectable actor, maintained a clean reputation in spite of the tempestuous and liberated world of showbiz.

Teri Johnson… mother of the title holder in gymnastics Shaun Johnson.  at seventeen, she  possesses the quality of a wholesome youth…every mother would take pride of having a daughter like that.  one of the reasons i look forward to watch “Dancing with Stars” is her… she got this light aura, irregardless if she dances a provocative salsa or emotional argentine tango.  i’ve never heard any abuse with drugs nor alcohol which are common with most of the young stars nowadays.

Tina Beyince Knowles… mother of  Beyonce Knowles.  no one can dispute that she’s a great singer and performer that even Etta James should agree with this fact… her crude reaction when Beyonce sang in the inauguration of President Barack Obama was a sure sign of green-eyed monster and fire hell of insecurity… just move over Etta girl! you had your time and let other shine!… i  never seen a single feather of arrogance with Beyonce nor  sleazy reputation.

Teri Shields… mother of Brooke Shields, the real beauty and brain that not all women can claim… a graduate of Princeton University.  education is never been a priority with most of the stars… well! earning millions at a young age, why would they care!… such a dumb excuse isn’t it, knowledge  paves way to where millions will never lead you and that’s my stand.  Brooke was a supermodel and is a brilliant actress who balance family life with a low profile husband…  she deserves every bit of her fame.

Caroline Smith… mother of Will Smith.  who wouldn’t know the “fresh prince” of bel-air?… the  actor that is without a doubt so comfortable with his own skin.  exuding with confidence and talent yet never showed a hint of arrogance.  whenever i would see his interviews, i can’t help but admire how he speaks highly and proudly of his wife Jada.  his versatile, light  personality and of course a very effective actor are the very reasons why his mom should be proud of.

Mary Steep…  mother of Meryl Streep who had her M.F.A. in Yale.  from drama, musical, farcical  to tyrant boss roles, name it and she delivered all.  she possesses a finesse, confidence and sharp qualities that earns her elite stature as a movie star.  her capacity to live her decent private life in spite being big in her field is hell of a job.  i just love her in The Devil Wears Prada!

i’m not yet a mom but hoping to be one…one thing is for sure though that my child does not need to be a movie star for me to call her/him my star …. but hey! i wouldn’t mind if my child becomes one for as long as she’s got the qualities in my stars list, wouldn’t  you too?!

“Mothers”… the noblest echelon

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

mothers-loveshe saw me the way no other soul  does… she felt my pain without a need of uttering a single word…  being as what every adolescents are,  swamped with disparate incomprehensible moods at times, her retaliations are only but impervious hugs and pestering kisses as if those were the last… couple of days short  my seventeenth birthday, she succumbed peacefully in the afternoon of September 7th…the hugs and kisses that i thought were too much were enough to last my lifetime.

huge of a deal to loose a mother… irreplaceable. the only one who can give the purest Storge love, far more different than a father could give.  the only soul who could be faithful  and yes, no else could ever be.  being a mother is the most stressful and demanding job that a woman can ever have… on this generation of working mothers the only solace is sleep and bath time… yet this is the job that is least compensated, rewarded and look-up to.

my perspective on love now is way different than before.  i find it funny now how i exhausted in longing of being loved faithfully, i realized that this will only happen once and i had it, she already gave it to me and it’s done… no one has the capacity to give such faithfulness that it is wrong to find it from other people.  i will faithfully give but will i expect it back? , i wont!… only a stupid woman will do that… I AM NOT.

yes, i envy those people who still share time with their mothers… i will never have that luxury in life.  i admire my sisters-in-law who dearly love my nieces, my high respect to my good friends who sacrificed a great deal in life being a mom, my appreciation to my mother-in-law who has a very kind and gentle heart… the duty that a woman can never retire from.  my heart melts to see  mothers who enthusiastically prepare the birthdays of their kids,  wedding of their daughters and be part in every milestones and storms in life.

i’m glad that a mother’s day is being celebrated although to remind the daughters and sons out there, a day is not enough for a lifetime of selfless job.

to all the mothers,  my respect and admiration… and to my mom …  romel, raul, rene, ros &  I will always have you as our number ONE!