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If you were to star in your own movie, what would your story be?

I am a fan of military and spy novels. And whenever I am reading a Tom Clancy or a Robert Ludlum novel, I would always imagine that I am in the story and that it would make a really great movie. So, I guess if ever I get to star in my own movie, it would be a Red Storm Rising type of movie. An exciting spy vs spy and a complex plot to seize the oil fields in the Gulf. I will be a team leader of a fighter squad! 

Source: mashleymorgan on Flickr

That will be very exciting since it was my dream to join the military or become a naval pilot; which never happened because of my height.

Source: MATEUS_27:24&25 on Flickr

Anyway, I will be a naval pilot aboard the carrier USS Nimitz. I will lead a team of air fighters to prevent further damage to the NATO carrier battle group when the Soviet Badgers and Backfire bombers attack. The amphibious assault carrier Saipan and the carrier of the French Army, Foch, were both destroyed. But, both the Nimitz and Saratoga only sustained minor damages. As the USS Nimitz are forced to stay in the docks, I will fly a Tomcat (F-14 fighter jet) to Keflavik, Iceland to support the NATO ground forces in the area and restore the SOSUS (Sound Surveillance System) line that enables NATO to keep the North Atlantic theater protected at all times --- meaning, no enemy can travel the waters undetected.

Source:  Official U.S. Navy Imagery on Flickr

The main objective of this NATO operation is to force the Soviet to withdraw it's forces in the Gulf with as less casualty as possible. Hence, we need to stop the Soviet's advancing by breaking the formations; blocking their rations and destroying their provisions. 

The ending of this movie will still be bloody; as you can't avoid it when you are faced with extremists and fanatics. But, in the end, there is still a sensible Politburo member who will realize the huge mistake that they are making. The Soviet and NATO forces will agree to a cease fire and withdrawal to pre-war lines. 

~ The End ~

Okay. I have another plot on my mind. But this time, it involves a sport that I love --- racing. I will be a woman who's grown up with a mechanic for a father. Since my father and I is really close to each other, I will be a Papa's girl (which, I really am in real life) and will learn the ropes of a car engine at a young age. Being a know-it-all when it comes to valve trains and 6-cylinders, I will also fall in love with racing, specifically Formula 1. And I will work hard and give my all just to join one of the teams in the world's most prestigious racing sports. 

Source: Visit Abu Dhabi on Flickr

With a struck of luck, I will be contacted by a friend who works at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi. That friend will recommend me to work as a mechanical engineer for Scuderia Ferrari, the racing team division of the Ferrari automobile marque. Of course, I will say yes even though what I really wanted is to drive a Ferrari not fix it's engine or figure out downforce. It's a start, right?

Source: _chrisUK on Flickr

Okay. So I will work hard and do my best and I am racing in underground races whenever the team is in Brazil. One time, I will try to race in a local stock car racing in Indianapolis. I will sweep the competition and the team manager will saw me. Damn, my heart would beat like it's trying to come out of my chest. Am I going to lose my job because I won in a stock car race? Okay, so he (yes, it's rare for an F1 team to have women on their payroll) walked up to me with this look in his eyes. Finally, he said, "Would you like to test drive for the team?" (Okay, if this is happening in real life, I would've fainted because I would run out of breath within 2 seconds.)

Source: p_c_w on Flickr

So, I would say yes. I will test drive during one of the team practices in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and I will impress the whole crowd. Of course, I would! Yay! I will become a test driver for Michael Schumacher (I know he's retired but hey, this is my own movie).

Source: pjfncs27 on Flickr

After a few years of being a test driver for Mr. Formula 1 Championships (hey, he kept winning them all), he decided to just spend his life along the sidelines. He will recommend me to become his replacements. (Shame, this is just all in my head.) Determined to be on the top, I will practice, work very hard (even forget about having a good time outside of work) just to achieve my dreams --- to become the first female driver to win a Formula 1 Championship. I will get that cup eventually. And I will fall in love with my fiercest rival, Sebastian Vettel. (Hey, stop protesting! This is my blog and my own movie plot.)

Such a nice, fast and furious ending huh? I do think so. And I also know that it will be great watching these two movies with pop corns. Now, don't you just go and grab just any other pop corn; better grab Kettle Korn pop corn (any flavor is equally good so go grab all variants!)! Kettle Korn makes watching movies a-poppin' fun all the time because they are guaranteed fresh all the time --- did I mention they have different variants which are all equally flavorful and delicious? I did? Okay.

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Enjoy the movies! :)

Sun Cellular, The Good Choice in Postpaid

Why Sun Cellular Plan 600 and Plan 999 is The Good Choice in Postpaid? 

The answer to this question is simple enough; both plans offer great options and include the latest phones.

For Plan 600, you get to choose among several profiles; depending on the type of services that you need. Check out the breakdowns below:

Call & Text Unlimited

• Unlimited Calls & Texts*
• P250 Consumable** (except International/Domestic Operator-assisted calls)
• 350 FREE SMS to other networks

Text Unlimited 

• Unlimited Texts*
• P450 Consumable** (except International/Domestic Operator-assisted calls)
• 350 FREE SMS to other networks

Fully Consumable

• P600 Consumable** (except International/Domestic Operator-assisted calls)
• 350 FREE SMS to ALL networks

* Local Sun-to-Sun Calls and/or Texts only.
** Consumable may be used for the following:
• Sun Cellular calls to other networks – including NDD & IDD
• Sun - to - Sun MMS
• SMS2Email

And here are the options on which phones you want to have:





If you want to get the Sun Postpaid Plan 999 instead, here’s what you can get:

Text Unlimited

• Unlimited Mobile Internet
• Unlimited Texts to Sun
• 4 Hours Calls to Sun


And choose your phone from these options:

Also, both plans 600 and 999 have additional options when it comes to mobile phones. They now offer the Alcatel Idol on Plan 600 and the Alcatel Idol Ultra on Plan 999. These 2 mobile gadgets are among the slimmest in the market today. Check out the specs on the poster below: 

So, what are you waiting for? Get the Good Choice in Postpaid! Get a Sun Cellular Plan 600 or Plan 999. You know, you want to. :)

Take Your Grilling FLAVOR To The Next Level!

“What grilled dish would you prepare for your Sunday family and/or friends gathering?”

I usually prepare grilled pork chop or liempo. It's been a tradition in the family that whenever we feel like going for a barbecue Sunday, it's that or a huge Bangus.

McCormick Grill Nation

Be a part of the McCormick Grill Nation on April 7, 4pm onwards at the Bonifacio High Street!

The next time I prepare some barbecue for my family or friends, I'd like to try this:

Spice up your grilled beef or pork with McCormick Pepper Steak Seasoning Mix.  Made with pepper and garlic bits, it will surely give your grilled meats a flavor boost.

Live Your Style with adidas NEO

How do you express your personality through your style?

I'm an outgoing person and I prefer comfort over preppy. Thus, when it comes to style, you will usually see me out and about wearing comfortable shirts, jeans and sneakers (or flip flops). I will never trade a pair of comfortable sneakers to dozens of heels. The reason behind this is that I want to be prepared because sometimes I need to go to places where I would usually just hike. You know, not hail a cab and just walk all the way from, say Mandaluyong to Ortigas Center. Or if I have to be somewhere else and I need to hurry, I don't want to be hindered by the fact that I'm wearing 4 inches of heels and I can't even walk fast. 

My ever reliable sneakers!

But, of course I will still wear fashionable clothes, shoes and accessories. However, I limit them to whenever there are special guests or VIPs at work or when there's some sort of special occasion. 

There's one more reason behind my choice of style. Because I know, and a lot of people are saying that I look kind of aloof and unapproachable. I try to dress in comfy styles because I think this tones down my "aloof" look and it's my way of saying "Hey, I'm approachable and you can talk to me - about anything in the world." Okay, maybe not about anything. But, if we talk music, basketball and motor sports, then we'll click. :D

Did I mention I love music?
That's me in my usual outgoing outfit; rocking a fake guitar! 

Well, you know what? That's why I'm kind of excited about Adidas' new clothing lineup - the NEO Lable Spring 2013 collection. The vision behind this collection is to have fun and be fashionable at the same time. Sounds nice, right?

Here's what the brand has to say about this upcoming addition to their family:

Embrace fun, spontaneity and the unexpected twists in fashion when the adidas NEO Label Spring 2013 collection hits stores in January to March. 

Living a carefree journey that lets teens make their own style, NEO will capture attention with unique and innovative fashion and design twists on Spring merchandise. Products have multiple purposes or added value. 

NEO will release a fresh product offering each month, spotlighting a fashion trend interpreted in a different way. In March patterns are the highlight, featuring vibrant waves of colour, with subtle patterns that appear to be one thing but on close inspection reveal another. These will include camouflage prints and edgy takes on adidas NEO slogans with a focus on windbreakers and shirts. Sporty, street and lifestyle footwear silhouettes with strong colour and graphic links create the look. 

NEO footwear is available in SM and select Robinson’s Department Stores nationwide.

adidas NEO

 So, be sure to check them out at your nearest Adidas shops and authorized distributor. I'm sure people like me - who love wearing all-around comfortable clothes - will find the collection to their liking. I'm definitely hitting stores to see for myself.

Disclaimer: This is my entry to the adidas NEO and Nuffnang Philippines "So Undercover" movie contest. You too can join! Check out here. 

Late Post: Winners at the 2013 Golden Globe Awards

This, along with few others, has been sitting among my post drafts. I made this hoping that I'll be able to find the time to finalize and publish it. Sadly, I've been caught up with the many things I have to do and think about at work. Anyway, I've decided to still publish this - as late as it may be - then maybe follow it up with another late post about the Academy Awards.

Argo, Les Miserables and Game Change are among the biggest winners 
in the 70th Golden Globe Awards.

So, here they are. The winners of this year's Golden Globe Awards.

MOVIES

Best Drama: Argo | Source

Best Director: Ben Affleck, Argo

Best Comedy or Musical: Les Misérables | Source

Best Actor, Comedy or Musical: Hugh Jackman, Les Misérables

Best Supporting Actress: Anne Hathaway, Les Misérables

The Cast of Les Misérables | Source

Best Actress, Drama: Jessica Chastain, Zero Dark Thirty | Source

Best Actor, Drama: Daniel Day-Lewis, Lincoln | Source

Best Actress, Comedy or Musical: Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook | Source

Best Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz, Django Unchained | Source

Best Screenplay: Quentin Tarantino, Django Unchained 

Best Foreign Language Film: Amour | Source

Best Animated Film: Brave | Source

Best Original Score: Mychael Danna, Life of Pi | Source

Best Original Song: Skyfall (music and lyrics by Adele and Paul Epworth), Skyfall | Source

Adele holding her Golden Globe trophy | Source

TELEVISION

Best Series, Drama: Homeland, Showtime | Source

Best Actress, Drama: Claire Danes, Homeland

Best Actor, Drama: Damian Lewis, Homeland

Best Series, Musical or Comedy: Girls, HBO | Source

Best Actress, Comedy or Musical: Lena Dunham, Girls

Best Actor, Comedy or Musical: Don Cheadle, House of Lies | Source

Best Miniseries or Movie: Game Change | Source

Best Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Julianne Moore, Game Change

Best Supporting Actor: Ed Harris, Game Change

Best Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Kevin Costner, Hatfields & McCoys | Source

Best Supporting Actress: Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey | Source

There you go. I haven't seen some of the movies included in this winners' list and all the Television category winners. Understandable, I hope, since I am not from the US and I don't have cable subscription right now. But, I would definitely check them out one of these days. 

PLDT myDSL’s best commercial for me is…

Which PLDT myDSL Anna Banana commercial in the series best shows family-sized connection and sharing at home? Tell us why you think so.

I think among the series of Ana Banana commercials, the video where Derek got busted shows the best family-sized connection and sharing at home. Simply because the video shows how much sharing and connection can make a family become closer. When Derek got his heart broken, we've seen that his whole family was there for him; was able to share in his pains. Best of all, through the connection they have, Derek's Mom, Dad and sibling were able to comfort him and made him realize that everything's going to be okay. 

Hey, if you haven't been able to see the entire series, check out the videos below:

Derek’s Anna Banana Song

Derek got busted

Aria is the new Anna Banana!




Booster, the Lost Dog

There are also tons videos of Ana Banana-wannabees in the PLDT myDSL Anna Banana YouTube Channel. You can subscribe to it through this link: www.youtube.com/annabananaDSL. Now, you can stay up to date with the latest happenings in the Lorenzo family's humble abode.

Of course, partner your YouTube viewing with the strongest connection at home. 

“Your home deserves unlimited sharing from the strong, reliable, family sized connection of myDSL. The strongest connections are at home, so visit www.pldthome.com to get your family connected today!“

Nokia Lumia 620, 820 and 920 Experience at Abenson Shangri-La

I’ve always been loyal to the Nokia brand. Then and now, it’s a phone brand that’s always user-friendly. Newbie at using phone or too old and just learning to text; you can never go wrong with a Nokia phone. There’s always a Nokia phone perfect for your needs. 

Ever since, we always have a Nokia phone in the family. In fact, it’s the only brand that my husband wants to use. You can’t tempt him with any high-end Android phone. And he’s very interested in getting a Lumia phone; given the chance and the money. :D

Now, why I am telling you all these things is because I am going to discuss the three new Nokia Lumia models in this blog post. So, I went to Abenson’s Shangri-La this afternoon to experience the newest addition to the Lumia lineup of phones. Special thanks to their sales staff, Deanne. She was just amazing; so friendly and really knows the stuff she was talking about. So back to the phones; these are the Nokia Lumia 620, Nokia Lumia 820 and Nokia Lumia 920.

I think all three phones are great and I would love to get any of them. :D

Nokia Lumia 920

All three Lumia models run on Windows 8 platform but have slightly different features.And they differ in weight. Hey, I tried weighing them on my hand and I think I will get tired of texting easily using the 920 model. It weighs 185 grams as compared to the 620 which only weighs 127g and the 820 at 160g.

I was actually amazed at the display features of all 3 models. But of course, who can say no to the Lumia 920 with its PureMotion HD+ 4.5 inches display? Looks soooo cool! You won’t get deprived with the 820 and 620 though. Both have ample display at 4.3 inches AMOLED ClearBlack display for the 820 and LCD ClearBlack 3.8 inches for the 620. 

And of course, it would be a pity to not try the cameras of the phones. After all, most of us are now looking for a mobile phone that can also double as a digicam substitute, right? So, this Lumia 620 features a 5MP auto-focus camera while the 920 offers 8.7MP and the 820 boasts of 8MP camera; cameras for both 920 and 820 are Dual LED.

Both the Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 offers 1.5 GHz dual-core SnapDragon S4 processor while the 620 has 1 GHz dual-core SnapDragon S4 processor. The latter, though, have a different processor model from the 820 and 920. But, I won’t complain.  I tested all three and they are all very responsive and fast.

Crazy about taking pictures, especially group shots? Both the Nokia Lumia 820 and 620 offer a Smart Shoot feature which takes a series of snaps to get the perfect group photo. This is really nice when you want to avoid someone in your group shots to have eyes closed or a frown on his/her face. While the Nokia Lumia 920 has PureView technology and Carl Zeiss lens that helps capture blur-free photos and videos.

Now, if you love to stroll and easily gets lost, any of the 3 phones would be perfect. They all have City Lens feature; you just have to tap the screen and get reviews, directions and links to where you are going such as restaurants.

For moms like me, there is this one awesome features you'll love. It's called the Kid's Corner. Simply put, it works like a child lock on your television sets. You can set what games your kids will be able to play. Now, there's no need to worry about disappearing apps and files on your phone. 

Are you the type of person who frequently changes the housing or case of your phone just to change its looks? No need for that. With these Lumia phones, you can outright choose the color that you like; and you get to pick 2 colors. Yay. Work the phone in layers, with matte or gloss finish.  For the Nokia 620, your color options include Black, Cyan, Lime Green, Magenta, Orange, and White. The Nokia Lumia 920 is available with color options such as Yellow, Red, White, Grey and Black. Color options, meanwhile, for the Lumia 820 includes Red, Yellow, White, Cyan, Purple, Grey and Black.

On the go and needs to finish a document? The Nokia Lumia 620, 820 and 920 all include Microsoft Office and a sync feature. You can just sync your Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint from your desktop to your phone and vice versa. Sync via SkyDrive to keep important files at your fingertips.

And best of all, you can stream music for FREE! Yes, free! Isn’t that amazing? 

So, you want to get your own Nokia Lumia 620? I suggest you check out an Abenson store near you. Why? Because it’s one of the biggest appliance store in the country and they showcase everything from air conditioning units to small gadgets like phones and MP3 players. They have the best deals in town and the coolest freebies! Imagine, you can pay for as low as Php500 for the gadget that you may be interested in. You can pay in cash or avail of their 0% installment schemes – which is available for all major credit cards. 

I’ve bought several home appliances from Abenson; both back when we were still living in the province and now that we’re here in Manila. But, I’ve never tried buying a gadget from them. My officemate have, though. He bought an iPod Touch from them. After a year, the Touch encountered problem but it was still under warranty so they replaced it. Replaced it! How cool is that! 

You can try visiting them online at Abenson.Com.Ph if you're too busy to go to their stores. They offer Cash On Delivery and Free Delivery! I'm sure you'll find a store within your vicinity though. They have over 75 stores nationwide; 4 branches in Makati alone.You can also check their Facebook page for timely updates. 

Not yet keen on buying? No worries. You can always just drop by any of their stores and browse for the items that you are interested in. I always do that. Hehe. It’s just good to go to them because the staffs are all very helpful and friendly. They will give you the best deals and help you choose the right items for your needs.

Photo Credits: Nokia.com

Year-End Round Up: The 10 Fastest Motorbikes of 2012

I've always loved exceptionally gorgeous rides - cars and bikes alike. And of course, speed is one of the reasons I like them. We all know that immaculate rides almost always equals speed. From what I've read about the specs of the top motorbikes of 2012, this much is true. And wouldn't you know, motorbikes are the current most sold types of transportation around the world - not just because they are fast but also because of convenience and price tag.

In this post, we will round up this year's top 10 fastest motorbikes. You've got options from one that can get you at a speed of 285kph with its thundering 191 hp to one that boasts a shocking 370kph in a crank.

10. Suzuki GSX- R1000

Source: FindtheBest.com

Type: Sport Bike

Engine: Inline-4 

Displacement: 999 cc

SRP: $13,799

This baby boasts of 191 hp and 12,000rpm. It features DOHC valvetrain, 4-stroke combustion cycle, liquid cooling system, and a transistorized electronic ignition. One crank can get you at a top speed of 285kph.

9. Honda CBR1000 RR

Source: FindtheBest.com

Type: Sport Bike 

Engine: Inline-4

Displacement: 999 cc

SRP: $13,800

This beast from Honda is slightly more expensive than it's competitors in the Sport Bike category but it's redeemed itself by giving you more speed - at 291kph. Besides, it boasts of a computer-controlled digital transistorized ignition with 3-D mapping and Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI). 

8. Yamaha YZF- R1

Source: FindtheBest.com

Type: Sport Bike
Engine: Inline-4
Displacement: 998 cc
SRP: $13,990

When tested at the racetrack, this baby from Yamaha boomed at a top speed of 297kph. The downside, though, is that it also recorded a high gas consumption - 25 miles per gallon. It boasts of Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I and Transistor Controlled Ignition, though. 

7. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14

Source: Wikipedia

Type: Sport Bike
Engine: Inline-4
Displacement: 1352 cc
SRP: $13,599

The predecessor of the ZX-12, this beast from Kawasaki boasts a top speed of 299kph, a TCBI with Digital Advance ignition and a DFIÆ with four 44mm Mikuni throttle bodies fuel system.

6. MV Agusta F4 1000S

Source: Wikipedia

Type: Sport Bike
Engine: Inline-4
Displacement: 998 cc
SRP: 

Would you believe that at 300kph, this beast is considered to be among the slowest in its family? Apparently, it's expected for a bike fitted with a derived Formula One engine - and a model from MV - to surpass that speed and it's brothers (or sisters) are rated much better than this one. 

5. BMW S1000RR

Source: FindtheBest.com

Type: Sport Bike
Engine: Inline-4
Displacement: 999 cc
SRP: $15,050

BMW is a brand well-known for creating beautiful cars and motorbikes. The S1000RR is one proof of that. This one boasts a top speed of 305kph and an Inline-4 engine that offers 142,000rpm. 

4. MV Agusta F4 Tamburini

Source: MVAgusta.net

Type: Sport Bike
Engine: Inline-4
Displacement: 998 cc
SRP: 

Named after designer Massimo Tamburini, this special edition F4 1000 S from the MV Agusta gives off 307kph and boasts of a Torque Shift System (TSS). This means that the system can vary the length of the intake trumpets along with how fast the bike is going. The result is that you get an optimum torque both at low and high engine speeds. It also has a full carbon fiber body work.

3. MV Agusta F4 R312

Source: Wikipedia

Type: Sport Bike
Engine: Inline-4
Displacement: 1,078 cc
SRP: 

At the 3rd spot is another beast created by MV Agusta. This time, it's the F4 R312. The name is an allusion to its claimed top speed of 312kph. It boasts of 30 mm titanium intake valves, modified camshafts as well as 48 mm throttle bodies.

2. Suzuki Hayabusa

Source: FindtheBest.com

Type: Sport Bike
Engine: Inline-4
Displacement: 1340 cc
SRP: $13,999

The 'Busa, as it's popularly called in the motorcycle world boasts a Suzuki fuel injection system and a 6-speed constant mesh transmission. It has a top speed of 320kph. It's also cheaper than the BMW S1000RR. 

1.  MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K

Source: Marine Turbine

Type: Super Bike
Engine: Rolls-Royce 250-C20 turboshaft
Displacement:
SRP: $120,000

This tops the list of fastest motorbikes because of its top speed - a whopping 370kph! Its turboshaft engine can produce a thundering 320 hp and can be redlined at 52,000rpm. 

There you have it - the fastest among the super fast motorbikes. What it's going to be for you? Me, I still want my 'Busa. It's my dream bike after all. I wanted to put it on the top of the list but the Y2K really had beaten it by 50kph more. Fastest or no, I don't think the Y2K appeals to me though. It's an ugly beast - an expensive one at that.