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March 29, 2009

Survivor Philippines Season 2: Ohmski Invasion

i, again, had the nerve to try out for the second season of Survivor Philippines. i attended the 2nd day of the Manila Leg last March 28 2009 at SM North EDSA. this time, the line was more organized and less populated as it was reported before. i went with nherz who is also a Survivor fanatic herself and curious of trying out for the slot of being a castaway.

when i arrived at SM North around 8AM, i immediately headed to the multi-level parking lot at the back of the mall and was given slot number 0827. this time it was more organized and they had prevented those who want to cut the line and overtake people behind. i congratulate the people behind this. at first we had a hard time to look for the end of the queue because it was a long zigzag from the 1st level interview tables. nherz and i got bored so we managed to take a break and stroll around the mall to have out lunch and escape the heat at the parking lot.

when we returned, the line has moved but we managed to remember the people who goes before and after our post. and to keep my mind at peace, i bought food at the kiosks near the line. a special halo-halo from chicken company did help.

i also got the chance to find my friends, zalds and gabz who are also trying their luck to be included at the reality show. i also talked to the people around and share my experience last season as i was also trying out.

i managed to post online plurks about what was happening every moment. posts are found at my plurk account of course.

our batch entered level 1. there were 10 of us interviewed by one. she immediately uttered that Survivor needs a unique character. she cuts those who simply say, "I am determined, blah blah" and when it's my turn to answer, i said that im a blogger and i want to influence minds and that will be my strategy. i was also recognized being a dotcomer and at first i thought if it was bad. but good thing i passed the first level with one from our batch.

slot 8022 was handed to me. nherz also passed for the second level and another person i know. then we went at the SM food court for the second level. Jace, Charisse, Vern, and first sole survivor JC were there to screen aspirants. basically they were asking about the info you said on the first level.

but then Kiko Rustia arrived. the new host of Born to Be Wild, wednesday nights after Saksi. then asked me about Earth Hour. i did all the best i can and answered to the most intellectual manner i could. i think i gave the best answer and they all agreed with me. when we headed backstage, it's sad to say that no one from our batch passed level 2. i don't know what they're talking about and what they are looking for. then i realized that it's a show as mariczar told me. didn't they know that i was on TV several times? lol, first featured in KMJS for the "Pila Republic" case study and a little extra appearances in some shows. lol

i may not have passed this time. i promise next year, a newly-transformed ohmski will get into the 18 castaways! but every audition experience is great.

i will be about to shout SURVIVOR AKO!
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March 28, 2009

nag-audition na naman ako!

I'm now here at the auditions of survivor philippines at SM north edsa. Queued at 827th position, getting hungry, bored and sleepy. I hope the interview has already started. A lot of people are trying their luck to be castaways for season two. Updates will be posted at http://www.plurk.com/ohmski
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March 27, 2009

ganun pala sa IMAX

yesterday i had the chance to watch the premiere of Monsters vs. Aliens at the IMAX theater. thanks to Yehey who gave us tickets for this event for free.

i went off early from the office to catch the cocktails before the movie screening. i was with sire, leira, montsch and aeirin acosta, earth, jenn and jeff aspacio, az, sarah, joriben, chris and trix. those who haven't got into my list, dko pa kasi kayo kilala masyado. hehe... basta event kayang isacrifice ang trabaho. lol

so back to the IMAX experience, upon entrance, kelangan talagang isurrender ang mga camera phones at iba pang devices na pwedeng mag-capture ng images inside the cinema. para iwas pirata na rin. and you will also be given a pair of 3D glasses para lalo mong ma-appreciate ang movie in 3D.

maganda ang loob pero 2 lang ang aisles, yung nasa gilid lang. so kapag pupunta ka sa upuan mo e marami kang madadaanan bago ka makarating. be sure to pee before the show to avoid hassle.

the chairs are soft and cozy. kahit gustuhin mong maglean pa e komportable ka pa rin dahil may space pa para sa tao sa likod mo na mag-unat-unat.

when the movie started, ibang dimension talaga! pero kung medyo malapit ka sa screen, sasakit mata mo. halos maluha talaga ako hindi dahil sa kakatawa sa movie pero sa sobrang lapit ko sa screen. but everything is fine and i enjoyed the movie.
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March 24, 2009

A Green Mile Walk

Ipanema campaigns for a greener world with it's recently held "Walk the Green Mile" Walkathon event last Saturday, March 21 at the The Fort Global City, Taguig.

the walkathon features the Gisele Bündchen Seed Collection inspired from the Brazilian model herself. being an environment advocate, Ipanema supports the Haribon Foundation in preserving the remaining forests and preparing a greener future for everyone.

the event made noise at The Fort Parking Lot near Le Souffle restaurant around 3PM. a drum band invited people around to join the event.
then the walk started at 5PM routing around Bonifacio High Street led by the Elizalde Family and the band. a cocktail and an incredible fashion show at Le Souffle followed right after.

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March 21, 2009

UNO welcomes RJ Ledesma


men's magazine, UNO, which first featured Anne Curtis on the cover, now makes a buzz by welcoming their new editor-in-chief RJ Ledesma. you can get more RJ, as described in his website, now as he starts his giving his UNO stuff on the March 2009 issue. a big kick-off party is celebrated for RJ at Martini's Bar in Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Makati City.

March 2009 issue features model Karen Pamintuan on the cover with TV host Sam Oh and Magic 89.9 DJ Grace Lee.

co-presented by Music and Wine, wine expert Ines Cabarrus concocted special drinks for UNO Magazine guests to enjoy. Too favorites were Numero UNO (a mix of vodka, lychee and watermelon), Editor-in-Chief (cognac, bitters, ginger ale for the men) and Karen’s Kiss (vodka, peach and melon), and UNO-Politan (your regular cosmo of gin, lime and cranberry with the UNO Twist).

more photos found here
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March 20, 2009

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March 17, 2009

Philippine E-Lib for your reserch needs

research won't be too hard for everyone in these times where technology is already at your fingertips. the Philippine eLib consists of Filipiniana information from its 5 members namely, the National Library of the Philippines, Commission on Higher Education, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Agriculture and the University of the Philippines. the online resource provides page-by-page digitized items so you don't have to skim through dusty archives to get copies and then later photocopy it.

registration is needed to access the materials. and if you are a member of the partner agencies, you can access the site without any restriction. you can also download the materials by using prepaid cards that can be bought from the the partner agencies for now and soon to be distributed to schools and universities.

there are 5 classifications of members that can access the Philippine eLib. of which type granting access to the collection from the eLib.
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