what the?!

While lounging in our couch a few minutes ago, my gaze turned towards the wall. And guess what I saw?? An unknown 6-legged winged brown insect laying dozens of eggs! I found the sight revolting (I HATE BUGS!) and fascinating at the same time. After all, it's the first time I saw some egg-laying action :-) While I was taking this shot, my bro was like 'kill it already!' -- d'oh guys talaga! Hehe!Ü

my latest creation!

My cooking mojo is back! :-) Since last week I've been whipping up kitchen goodies but I always forget to take a picture. But not this time! Presenting MY latest creation -- Sauteed Garlic Beef in Rosemary Oyster Sauce! Sosyal ba?? Hehe!Ü Interested to make it? Check my food blog at Tongue Temptations for the recipe :-)

am i cute or what??

Hehe! The cutie pup is from Monica's (my dog) latest litter of 3. One will go to Gladys, one to my bro's best friend, and this one is still looking for a loving owner :-) Vital stats: 5wks old, male, dewormed, weaned, mixed breed (poodle + cocker spaniel). If you're interested, just leave a comment! Price is negotiable, hehe ;-)

college survey again!

his proposal

I'm watching Labsie defend his masteral thesis proposal right now. I feel queasy but he looks confident enough so I hope this will be a breeze. Hehe! Masteral defenses are a lot different than my college defenses. There are no classmates to cheer you on, just the panel and your adviser. Icky! Hehe!Ü Labsie's thesis is 'Internet and Social Networking: Its Implications to Social Development in Davao City' -- so cool and totally relevant to my blogging life :-) To all Davao bloggers, expect to hear from us soon! To Sir Blogie Robillo, patulong naman o! Hehe!Ü

Heath Ledger and Brad Renfro are DEAD!

Last week I was stunned with the news that Brad Renfro died. The cause? Probably drug-related as he had drug problems for the past few years. The night before he died, Brad was drinking with friends, and was later overheard snoring. The next day, he was dead. And guess what? He was just 25, such a young age to die! I have always loved him in The Client and Apt Pupil but since he was out of the limelight for quite a while, his death was not that hard to bear. And yes, I'm usually this sentimental about dying! I was 25 early last year! Imagine if I died, I would not have felt what it is like to just BUM around o_O Anyway, more info about Brad Renfro's death HERE. The Associated Press and other news services got it all wrong -- they were preparing Britney Spears obituary (article HERE) but instead we now have two young promising actors dead. Life.. you really never know what's gonna happen!

Obviously, the more shocking news (which constricted my heart!) was Heath Ledger's death TODAY! Yes, THE Heath Ledger of Brokeback Mountain fame! He was only 28, and his death was what prompted me to write this post. I was still recovering from Brad's death when this one hit me! Heath's death I couldn't believe coz he wasn't really into drugs and stuff. In fact, he has become quite mature ever since he had a baby girl (Matilda) with Michelle Williams. Unfortunately, the Aussie couple separated last September 2007. The last time I saw Heath (personalan na ah! hehe) was early this year in the trailer of The Dark Knight (a Batman movie) where he is the Joker. He was really good -- menacing, crazy, creepy, diabolical Joker -- he had it down pat! A very promising, talented actor he surely is. And now, he's dead?? *shakes head*

The cause of his death, again, might be drug-related. Heath was found in his bed, naked and face down, surrounded with prescription pills. Media outlets are reporting the pills found were sleeping pills. But his family said he was not the kind to take his own life so this must be an accidental death. Heath was sick with pneumonia so the drugs and pills he might have taken reacted adversely, causing his death. For now we don't know but an autopsy is scheduled tomorrow to rule out foul play. Heath was filming The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (that's his creepy character in the photo, hanging himself) when he died. I wonder who'll take his place in the movie now that he's dead. Lastly, I strongly feel something's amiss with Heath Ledger ever since he separated from Michelle Williams. He had been doing creepy, strange and depressing roles (a hard core drug addict in CANDY, psycho Joker in TDK, and now hanging himself in The Imaginarium). I wonder what's really wrong.. More info about his death HERE and HERE.

'chocolait' with a twist!

Remember when we were young and Magnolia's Chocolait was a super special treat for us kids? To others, it was BrownCow chocolate syrup made into a choco shake that made their day. Mmm good! :-) Anyway, while Labsie and me were grocery shopping the other day, we saw MUDSHAKE. It's a choco drink with Vodka - super yummy combination! If it looks good in the photo above, I swear it tastes even better! It brings back all your happy 'Chocolait' days.. and leaves you with a bit of alcoholic flush! COOL!Ü

New Year 2008 in Manongol =)

Gawd, the TAN clan is so big!!! If you find the pictures so crowded, let me tell you, that's not even half of the clan in my mother's side =) My mother has 9 siblings and most of my aunts/uncles have 2-4 kids. Grabeh! We always celebrate New Year's Eve in Manongol, Kidapawan while Christmas Day is at Kidapawan Poblacion, father's side. Just click the thumbnails for bigger pics. Oh yeah, the last photo is of Lola, showing off her gorgeous bracelet gift from Uncle Toto. More photos HERE.