There is no other way to dance but with abandon

There is no other way to dance but with abandon http://meg17.multiply.com/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:46:07 -0000 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:25:32 -0000 There is no other way to dance but with abandon http://images.meg17.multiply.com/logo http://meg17.multiply.com 100 100 Conquering Capones, Camara, and Anawangin Island, Zambales My first trip to Capones and Anawangin Island left me wanting, so I vowed to return and conquer said islands. Here are the pictures (from Atty. Marge, Nino, Jaz, Raffy, Tita Olga and Kokoy's camera) of a very fulfilling and awesome experience with kat, mariel, and their diving friends - kokoy, antonino, raffy, jas, tita olga, michelle, Tita Sandra, Atty. marge. - along with pat and a.j. If one wants to go to the lighthouse in Capones Island, specifically tell the boatman to take you to the eastern side of the island. At first they refused to do so, but armed with what little Ilocano I knew, I insisted that they take us there, high tide or low tide. The trek towards the top is easy, but be careful of loose rocks. The lighthouse was amazing. It reminded me of the one in Cape Bojeador in Burgos, Ilocos Norte, but the one in Capones was not as well preserved. Make sure to go to the eastern-most tip of the island, as the view from there is breathtaking. We then proceeded to Camar... http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/album/47/Conquering_Capones_Camara_and_Anawangin_Island_Zambales Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:25:32 -0000 Marang, Durian and Tuna Fest in Davao some pictures of our food fest in Davao. Not exhaustive, as there were many times when we were just too hungry to even take pictures. http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/album/45/Marang_Durian_and_Tuna_Fest_in_Davao Tue, 3 Jun 2008 18:48:10 -0000 Destination: Davao Last hirit for the summer. My neighbor and I just went crazy and decided to go to Davao on a whim. Here are pictures of the highlights of our 4-day http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/album/44/Destination_Davao Mon, 2 Jun 2008 06:17:28 -0000 Pilgrimage to the Church of St. Francis Javier <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/SCAGwQoKCtsAAD99K5s1"></a><a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/SCAGwQoKCtsAAD99K5s1">Here's to the more substantive part of my blog</a> <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/SCAGwQoKCtsAAD99K5s1"><img style="width: 190px; height: 142px;" class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.meg17.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SCAGwQoKCtsAAD99K5s1/IMG_0091.JPG?et=3mfb6VZk4GzWZGODrVGHDg&nmid=&nmid=94662192" border="0"></a> The Church of St. Francis Javier is said to be miraculous and is frequently visited by both tourists as well as locals. It sits on top of a mountain, within the village of Hanginan in Maasin, Southern Leyte - named as such because of the gentle and cool winds that pass the town throughout the day. It is a quiet little town home to people who sell souvenirs, coconut bibingka, and food to tired but successful trekkers. <a href="http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SCAGwQoKCtsAAD99K5s1"></a><a href="http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SCAHxQoKCtsAAFfENNA1"><img style="width: 101px; height: 135px;" class="alignleft" src="http://images.meg17.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SCAHxQoKCtsAAFfENNA1/IMG_0002.JPG?et=igTBC2dFr52nTWYURbGFZg&nmid=&nmid=94662192" border="0"></a> For non-professional hikers, the trek to the top of the mountain takes around 2 hours and 1 hour to go back down. One starts the hike on rocky and uneven soil, but after 45 minutes, one will be surprised to find a cemented path. The steepness of the climb ranges from around 40 to 60 degrees. <a href="http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SCAGwQoKCtsAAD99K5s1"></a><a href="http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SCAIEwoKCtsAAF8eZx01"><img style="width: 103px; height: 139px;" class="alignright" src="http://images.meg17.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SCAIEwoKCtsAAF8eZx01/IMG_0055.JPG?et=iY23rXhLTx7KWpmS1c1qkg&nmid=&nmid=94662192" border="0"></a> The last stretch was the hardest, as one has to climb steep stairs on to the village of Hanginan. These stairs were made harder by the fact that each was a meter apart, so one had to take big steps for every step. <a href="http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SCAGwQoKCtsAAD99K5s1"></a><a href="http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SCAIRwoKCtsAAGKdcqk1"><img style="width: 174px; height: 130px;" class="alignleft" src="http://images.meg17.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SCAIRwoKCtsAAGKdcqk1/IMG_0028.JPG?et=oihDQueNrRBkTlhmmNoLFA&nmid=&nmid=94662192" border="0"></a> But the view was spec... http://meg17.multiply.com/journal/item/39/Pilgrimage_to_the_Church_of_St._Francis_Javier Tue, 6 May 2008 07:42:34 -0000 Manila bread vs. Province Bread: is there a difference? <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/SB8elQoKCtsAAHEJZec1"></a><a href="http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SB8elQoKCtsAAHEJZec1"></a><a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/SB8fyAoKCtsAAG6YRxg1"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.meg17.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SB8fyAoKCtsAAG6YRxg1/IMG_0434.JPG?et=zZHk80DUHf0Mr0MhNDYEGw&nmid=&nmid=94554831&nmid=94554831&nmid=94554831&nmid=94554831&nmid=94554831&nmid=94554831&nmid=94554831" border="0"></a><a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/SB8elQoKCtsAAHEJZec1"><img class="alignright" src="http://images.meg17.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SB8elQoKCtsAAHEJZec1/Image063.jpg?et=YWPseLoe%2C9mCAJkExqcWSQ&nmid=&nmid=94554831&nmid=94554831&nmid=94554831&nmid=94554831&nmid=94554831&nmid=94554831&nmid=94554831" border="0"></a><a href="http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SCAQSAoKCtsAADHf7vs1"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.meg17.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SCAQSAoKCtsAADHf7vs1/2328142443_3f9946e087.jpg?et=xjmRHL7UnwTD8vDiq8XuHQ&nmid=" border="0"></a>I don't mean to put the manila bread down, but I personally believe that bread from the province has more character and is made with love. Take the first example. This is bread from the Guerrero family's bakery in Matalom, Southern Leyte, which is the counterpart of Manila's pan de sal. It's full to the core, without any airpockets and is very filling. The next example is the Pan de Totoy from Siargao, Mindanao, which translates to Boobie Bread in English (go figure). It is a bit tough on the outside, but very soft inside and again, has but a few air pockets and is very filling. It is baked pugon style, using coconut wood (not mangrove wood, mind you). The last and the closest to my heart is the Ilocos Biscocho. This bread originated and is made only in the town of Pasuquin, around 30 minutes from Laoag, and the store is but a stone's throw away from my ancestral home. It is soft allthroughout, tastes of star anis, and is great with coffee, any kind of jam, and more so (in my opini... http://meg17.multiply.com/journal/item/38/Manila_bread_vs._Province_Bread_is_there_a_difference Mon, 5 May 2008 14:55:41 -0000 First trip to Mindanao: Agusan, Surigao and Siargao Thanks to the Katutubo Desk and Dean Candelaria, I was able to go to Mindanao to help in the paralegal training of members of the Mamanwa Tribe in Siargao. I'm thankful to God I made the right decision to take this job, as it has given me opportunity to travel for free, meet new people and to live out and give a face to the very theories I'm applying to my thesis. Getting there was an adventure in itself. Since our roro was to leave at 12 noon and our flight got delayed by 30 minutes, the Bishop's driver (from hell) had to go at 100km/hr to cross a mountain (think of the twists and turns with matching skidding) to the port. It was a crazy ride. Then we had to ride a ro-ro to siargao (we were late by 20 mins, and the priests and nuns had to talk to the Ferry company to wait for us. real divine intervention), which took 3hours and then a jeep topload since it was full. We stayed at the Travellers Pension House, a beachfront resort. We ate seafood all day, sarap! Going home, we p... http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/album/43/First_trip_to_Mindanao_Agusan_Surigao_and_Siargao Sun, 4 May 2008 08:52:40 -0000 Unsaman da hell?!? --> Leyte Trip with crazy 3C people Ina Guerrero Quintanilla, thank you! Pictures of lawschool students fresh out of final exams as they go crazy in Leyte. This is just a compilation of pictures. Travel details to follow in the next few blog http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/album/42/Unsaman_da_hell_--_Leyte_Trip_with_crazy_3C_people Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:59:24 -0000 Jazz night, wine and Penguin Cafe Mundi and Lotte took me to the yearly Jazz festival in Sofitel. We were able to experience music by Omar Sosa et al (check him out at www.omarsosa.com), which was a mixture of Malinese, African, Cuban music. It was a really overwhelming experience. It was amazing how innovative they were in making instruments - from plastic bags, water bottles, rubber tubes, etc - to how intense their energy was while performing. Drunk from the experience, we just had to have wine. I asked my friend Kiko where to hang out in the Malate area, and he recommended Penguin Cafe/Gallery. Cecille Zamora says that this was the hip and happening place years ago, and is one of the last places in Malate that's still decent to hang out in and has surprisingly kept its character after so many http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/album/41/Jazz_night_wine_and_Penguin_Cafe Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:22:17 -0000 Without you (aka Ken Lee), Mariah Carey - improved English Valentina singing Ken Lee. I still think the first version was http://meg17.multiply.com/video/item/4/Without_you_aka_Ken_Lee_Mariah_Carey_-_improved_English Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:03:07 -0000 Support Meg and Ipe's Victory Party at Talyer This get together was organized the night before by Louis. I was amazed at the turnout! more than 20 friends from my bench and lawschool came! We also celebrated Ipe's victory as the new SecGen for the Human Rights Center. Songs of the night: 1. Superstar, Carpenters: Don't you remember you told me you loved me baby? 2. Total Eclipse of the Heart: there's nothing I can do, a total eclipse of the heart 3. Quit playing Games with my Heart 4. Without You: ken lee, doobedoobedobayou 5. I'm Every Woman, Chaka Khan 6. Bluer Than Blue, with teardrop from Louis. 7. Stop, Spice Girls 8. You're So Vain, Carly Simon: You probably think this song is about you It was a great night. I really felt the love. Thanks guys! Pictures from Nis, Ipe and http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/album/40/Support_Meg_and_Ipes_Victory_Party_at_Talyer Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:40:52 -0000 Ken Lee - Bulgarian Idol (WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION) HILARIOUS!!! I couldn't stop laughing for a whole 5 minutes. Mariah Carey, http://meg17.multiply.com/video/item/3/Ken_Lee_-_Bulgarian_Idol_WITH_ENGLISH_TRANSLATION Sat, 8 Mar 2008 06:53:15 -0000 Inter-faith Rally, Ayala Ave. Ateneo joined the rally for truth, accountability and reform, and not for the resignation of PGMA. It wasn't a good experience though (given the politicos who showed up to get airtime). The highlight of the event was the streetfood, panalo yung fishballs and grilled http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/album/39/Inter-faith_Rally_Ayala_Ave. Fri, 7 Mar 2008 12:08:25 -0000 Hot Air Balloon Festival Went with my benchmates Louis and Anika, along with Gian, Paula and Anne. Pictures by Louis Fojas. http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/album/38/Hot_Air_Balloon_Festival Fri, 7 Mar 2008 05:04:02 -0000 Subic Tree Top Adventure The Montejo family's project located in JEST. The Bench decided to visit Kat and try it out. Soft opening is scheduled mid-March. Photos by Louis http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/album/37/Subic_Tree_Top_Adventure Fri, 7 Mar 2008 04:36:42 -0000 Sagada Trip Long overdue pictures from the Sagada trip last January organized by Gian. We went trekking, spelunking and we discovered a lot of good food. The caves were amazing. Check out the pictures. http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/album/35/Sagada_Trip Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:16:42 -0000 Isla de Capones and Anawangin, Zambales Went to Zambales with Kat, Jonah, Mundi and Gian. The view was amazing! And this is the first time in my life that I've seen white sand and pine trees, together! Thanks to Gian, our tourguide/driver/food connoisseur. Pictures by me, taken with Kat's 2-megapixel camera (believe it or http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/album/34/Isla_de_Capones_and_Anawangin_Zambales Mon, 3 Dec 2007 03:54:58 -0000 Baguio Paralegal Training - the fun part After a long day of teaching indigenous people how to be paralegals, we girls and guys party, Baguio style. Pictures courtesy of Ipe. http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/album/33/Baguio_Paralegal_Training_-_the_fun_part Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:20:17 -0000 Paralegal Training in Baguio Met this bibo kid in the station. Stayed at Mountain Lodge Went to prison and the Baguio municipal trial courts. Taught indigenous people how to be http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/album/32/Paralegal_Training_in_Baguio Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:00:19 -0000 Conquering Kalinga White Water Rafting One of the most exhilarating rides of my life! Thank you Tracy Collado for bringing me there. The pictures are a bit blurry and old looking - due to the underwater camera which was the only thing we could carry with us. If you need contacts to this place, just send me a http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/album/31/Conquering_Kalinga_White_Water_Rafting Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:48:14 -0000 Who wants to go to Sagada on November 15? I'm going to Baguio this November 12-14 to help organize an indigenous people's paralegal training. Para sulitin ang aking trip, I'm planning to go straight to Sagada na after. I'm serious about this trip. If anyone wants to go, contact me before Nov 11  so we can plan it. Good day! http://meg17.multiply.com/journal/item/35/Who_wants_to_go_to_Sagada_on_November_15 Thu, 8 Nov 2007 17:33:49 -0000 Low Iskul Takes on Talyer After two long weeks of exams, it's finally over. As a reward, my friends and I went to Talyer, the best bidyoke place in the world where there's cheap beer, really good food and a very receptive audience even to people with monotonous voices. Here are the highlights of the night. For more crazy pictures: check out http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/album/29/Low_Iskul_Takes_on_Talyer Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:59:19 -0000 Joke of the Day from Leah Labadan <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/RxDpMgoKCtsAAAzKECI1"><img style="width: 181px; height: 121px;" class="alignright" src="http://images.meg17.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/RxDpMgoKCtsAAAzKECI1/IMG_2450.JPG?et=qWwRjm2fuCJz0RHxC9rL8Q" border="0"></a>Guys, guess what! I bought a swimsuit for Sagada!!! -Leah Labadan, Juris Doctor Ateneo Law, thinking Sagada was a beach I love you Leah, you make life in Ateneo so colorful and happy. http://meg17.multiply.com/journal/item/32/Joke_of_the_Day_from_Leah_Labadan Sat, 13 Oct 2007 15:54:15 -0000 Pictures to remind me that lawschool isn't that toxic Being a hermit studying for the finals can get really crazy. So I decided to upload some pictures that will remind me of the better times. http://meg17.multiply.com/photos/album/28/Pictures_to_remind_me_that_lawschool_isnt_that_toxic Fri, 12 Oct 2007 07:39:39 -0000 Craig's list - Wall Street Analysis of Women Gold Diggers. I found this interesting and hilarious. Thanks Tin. What am I doing wrong? Okay, I'm tired of beating around the bush. I'm a beautiful (spectacularly beautiful) 25 year old girl. I'm articulate and classy. I'm not from New York. I'm looking to get married to a guy who makes at least half a million a year. I know how that sounds, but keep in mind that a million a year is middle class in New York City, so I don't think I'm overreaching at all. Are there any guys who make 500K or more on this board? Any wives? Could you send me some tips? I dated a business man who makes average around 200 - 250. But that's where I seem to hit a roadblock. 250,000 won't get me to central park west. I know a woman in my yoga class who was married to an investment banker and lives in Tribeca, and she's not as pretty as I am, nor is she a great genius. So what is she doing right? How do I get to her level? Here are my questions specifically: - Where do you single rich men hang out? Give me specifics- bars, rest... http://meg17.multiply.com/journal/item/31/Craigs_list_-_Wall_Street_Analysis_of_Women_Gold_Diggers. Sat, 6 Oct 2007 07:57:15 -0000 Who's going to Thailand anytime soon? I need new boxing gloves, but the ones here are thin and expensive. In Thailand they're cheaper and of better quality. If anyone can help me with my predicament, I would be eternally grateful. http://meg17.multiply.com/journal/item/28/Whos_going_to_Thailand_anytime_soon Mon, 1 Oct 2007 15:54:14 -0000 Britney Spears' pathetic performance at the VMAs YouTube is of no help. For those who haven't seen the video, check it out from this site: <a href=http://janofalltrades.blogspot.com/2007/09/little-bacteria-that-could.html>http://janofalltrades.blogspot.com/2007/09/little-bacteria-that-could.html</a> thanks jan of all trades, for being quick enough to get a copy before YouTube took it away. http://meg17.multiply.com/journal/item/27/Britney_Spears_pathetic_performance_at_the_VMAs Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:54:52 -0000