Yesterday was the big event. Admittedly I really didn’t think I would be able to finish the 10km long route for the fact that I haven’t been able to train for it. I was swamped with school work and blog event here and there. The only time I got to run was last Thursday, and I really felt bad after. Also, my running buddy, Tiffy, wasn’t around either because she wasn’t able to train too.

Even though this was the case, I finished the race and championed over my apprehensions. I’m not sure if this was the correct time, but the clock said I clocked in 01:50:08 (I hope that was the right clock I looked at - because there were 3 clocks there). Either way, though I lagged a bit from my previous run, I was happy and I thank God I was able to make it!

Oh I saw Pastor Dennis and the rest of the Victory Greenhills contingent. I’m so happy to see them running the healthy race, and most of all, running for God.

Victory Greenhills represent!
Photo from Lawrence Uy

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It’s the last week for this semester - last stretch until our well deserved semestral break. PUSH PUSH. We can all do this! I have these to worry about in the week to come:

• Stat 101 4th Exam
• Stat 101 Finals
• PA 113 Case Study Paper
• PA 141 Finals
• PA 141 Policy Analysis Paper Report
• PA 161 Finals

Camarines Sur and Caramoan’s really near yet so far. Anyway, after that, I get to train on a more regular basis. Yey! Why don’t you join us in the next run?

Look at the lowest right portion, do you see my name?
-Photo from The Bull Runner-

ROX, The Travel Club, Robert Alejandro and Jethro Rafael presents the “1st Pinoy Backpacking Festival 2008” in cooperation with Ayala Malls, The North Face, Sanuk and Eagle Creek.

Learn Backpacking Basics, Travel Photography, Travel Sketching, How to Pack and special participation of tourism boards from different country and couchsurfing.com.

If you or your friends wish to join the FREE workshop, simply register by sending the following :

“name/mobile number/email address
<space> “workshop date”

via E-mail to :
pinoybackpacking@yahoo.com

OR via text to :
0926.6933.783

Travel is for everyone!  This is your chance to make that dream travel come true! Robert and Jethro will also sign their books during the event.

Here is the official trailer of the animated movie:

Here’s your chance to become a featured artist for a global brand.

Over the last decade, Volcom has provided a platform for aspiring artists to express themselves through the Featured Artist Series line of products. Mark Appleyard, Michael Sieben, Mitchell Froelich, Todd Bratrud and Michael J. Zepeda are only some of the independent artists previously tapped by Volcom.

The chosen Volcom artist is then tasked to design T-shirts and a range of other accessories such as hats, wallets, and belts as well as boardshorts, sweatshirts and woven/knit shirts. The Featured Artist Series line is released in Volcom outlets worldwide.

Following the theme, “Why are you hurting your neighborhood? What’s wrong with you?” Volcom is now inviting local Filipino artists to turn in an original design that answers the question for the chance to be part of Volcom’s Featured Artist Series line.

In line with this, bloggers and media friends were invited to the launch of this project weeks ago and got to try to create their very own Volcom T-shirt design embodying its campaign/theme for the contest in an impromptu contest. The winner was submitted to the contest.

Above: Our Masterpiece: “Cease”;
Below: Happy kids doing finger painting

If you’re an artist and a legit Filipino citizen, be the one to shout out “Why are you hurting your neighborhood? What’s wrong with you?” The best among original submitted graphic shirt designs with this theme will be picked out by Volcom and made into a limited edition shirt. The chosen designer will be featured by Volcom and enjoy the following awesome perks:

• A cash prize of Php 25,000.00
• A Php 10,000 shopping spree of Volcom stuff from Aloha Boardsports.
• Plus, media mileage and bragging rights for holding the title of being a Volcom Featured Artist

You can use any art or graphics medium. Just be sure to submit it in the following formats:

• -16 ½” width x 23 ½” height JPEG format with 300 dpi
• Artwork should incorporate the Volcom stone.

Upload your piece to http://www.volcomcallforart.com/ using the registration form found in the site. You will receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your entry.

Results will be out by the 2nd week of November so start working on your all-original piece now, ’cause you just might be the next Volcom Featured Artist.

For questions and more information, email us at info@volcomcallforart.com.

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed Presidential Proclamation 1625, declaring October 1 as a regular holiday in the observance of Eidl’l Fitr or the last day of Ramadan. “In order to bring the religious and cultural significance of Eid’l Fitr to the fore of national consciousness, it is necessary to declare Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, as a regular holiday throughout the country” the proclamation states.

Last September 05, San Miguel Oktoberfest, siento bente or 120 days of pure beer and fun, kicked off at the San Miguel avenue in Ortigas.

San Miguel gunned for the longest beer grill/bar which stretched the long of San Miguel Avenue. They also sought a spot in the biggest beer raising or toasting at one given time.

It was only in the 300-peso air-conditioned tent did they sell the Oktoberfest beer. It was there also where the darting and the other beer-drinking games happened.

Rivermaya and other opm bands opened and graced the event.

Host Derek Ramsay with Mayor Abalos, and San Miguel Corporation President Ramon Ang

Migs and Rog played during the event!

..and this was what everyone was waiting for - THIRD EYE BLIND!

Today’s 中秋節, the Mid-Autumn Festival or more commonly known as the Mooncake festival to younger generations of Chinese descent. This is the time of the year when the Filipino-Chinese community are busy celebrating the festival by playing the famed dice-game.

Back in my younger/grade school days, we always play the dice game in school. But as we grew older, we didn’t get to play it anymore, but instead, we had alternative activities, such as painting contest, and other related contests and activities to celebrate the occasion.

Now that we’re already in college, in the UP Chinese Student Association,  this time of the year signals our annual event of Mooncake Dice game for both Filipinos and other interested people  and Chinese students to play the popular dice game and enjoy the culture.

Today, my Gua Ma came down from Dagupan to be with us in Manila. She brought us some Mooncake too. I love this time of the year because the supply of Mooncakes overflow — I just love to eat 月餅！