Starbucks in Davao

The opening of Abreeza Ayala Mall had made a lot of Davaoenos happy. Who would not? With over 66 (I heard) newly opened stores and first in Davao City, it is like having shopped in Cebu and Manila. Obviously, an edge to those who have been traveling and shopping afar but for those whose time and finances won't allow, the opening of the new mall is like a gateway to other places or even countries.

The opening of Starbucks in Abreeza, on its first day was filled and piled, even outside the stores, with many who want to have the first taste of it. While others jumped for excitement, there are others who tagged Davaoenos "ignorant" for being too shallow boasting about their Starbucks experience. But actually, for me, it was just excitement that filled these people to grab their cups. Of course, for many years a lot have longed to see it rise in Davao and to have a taste of it. And I am one of the many who is happy that this arrived in the city, although I would want that I can visit the shop too, soon.

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Abreeza Ayala Mall Davao

The much-awaited mall in Davao City soft opened last May 12, 2011 bringing new and exciting (add to that, expensive) stores to shop from. Abreeza, a joint venture of Ayala Land and Anflocor, offers Davaoenos an experience like Makati and Cebu.

The opening was a total jampack with around 30 minutes queuing for a space to park. Although the mall was crowded, it was somehow a fulfillment seeing new stores opened like Nine West, Philip Stein, Paris Hilton, Xoxo, Vans, DCShoeCo, Cinderella, Aerosoles, Starbucks, etc. A lot of shops to shop in Abreeza!

Soon to witness are stores of Calvin Klein, Kenneth Cole, Gap, Charles & Keith, Aldo, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, and TGIF

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Not the Same

As much as we wanted some things to happen, they just don't seem to happen the way we wanted. Likewise for people, we can't expect them to be the same as they "were". Time passes, stories told, people change. The person whom you thought you knew the most may turn out to be someone you will start knowing again. Might be, back to being strangers.

Either one chooses to forget or long, the "once" they had is already a history of their lives. Kind of natural, but sometimes, some people just can't get out of the trap because of some things they have considered the core of their beginnings, the feeling that "someone" had known "someone" forever. The reason why their hearts never chose to be a stranger on its own.

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A Superb Performance by Carrie Underwood

I was actually, like ..... Well I was definitely speechless and for the whole duration of the song I was not moving an inch on my sitting (add to that the goosebumps). Carrie hit the notes perfectly and I was always in awe even on this infinite replays of the video. This duet of Carrie Underwood with Vince Gill for "How Great Thou Art" is proving to be a viral sensation on the internet. This Christian song fell deeply into my soul, moved me to solemnity like it carried me to a world of sanctity.

It is amazing how a country singer like Carrie could perform the song very well. Her rendition somehow made Christians and non-Christians (or maybe non-believers) appreciate God and His love for us.

Honestly, the song made me cry.

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Withering

Spring came to visit. And just like the other 3 seasons, it comes and goes. Autumn is here and Winter is coming. The withered leaves sway with the wind like it's dancing in a sad sonata. The wind summons the cold breeze and soon, nothing is left but some twigs on the ground. But Summer will soon arrive and the Spring will again come bringing new hope, love and life. -9-12-25-7 =) Read more...

My Sister's Scrubs

I remembered how my younger sister asked me to buy her nursing scrubs for her scheduled duty for her training. I never bothered to ask her where to buy one so I just gave her money to buy it herself. There are a couple or more pairs from my elder sister but they don't fit my younger sister as she has bigger frame so she needed to buy her own.

I was not actually aware of what kind of uniforms they were as I only knew a pair of plain white top and pants nurses wear during training or at work. Until my sister bought her new pair of scrubs top and pants, it was only then I knew what they look like. Well, they look more comfortable than the typical nurses uniform and my sister preferred it more wearing them.

The scrubs pair are now hanging in the closets as they no longer fit her anymore. She's grown so big now that one leg of the pants can only fit her arms.

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Top Filipino Endorsers of 2010

Philippines Survey says that three personalities top notched the list of the most credible endorsers in the Philippines for 2010. To top it all, Manny "Pacman" Pacquaio named as the most credible conducted by the Synergy Business Consultancy. After taking the 8 World Boxing titles, Manny has no doubt captured the trust of products/services and consumers garnering 47% respondents reported by ABS-CBNNews.com

Vicky Belo, famous cosmetic surgeon, and Ma. Venus Raj, Ms. Universe 2010 5th Princess, followed next.

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Philippine Official Holidays in December 2010

Jump for joy for a successive holidays this month! Long vacation awaits everybody.

Malacanang recently released a list of official holidays for the month of December 2010. It will officially start in December 24 and ends in January 3, 2011. Between this week are three working holidays: December 28, 29, and 30. Rizal Day (Dec. 30) is moved to December 27 (Monday).

Official Holidays are:

December 24 (Additional Special Non-Working Day);

Saturday, December 25 (Christmas day; Regular Holiday);

Friday, December 31 (Last Day of the Year; Special Non working day)

Saturday, January 1 (non-Working Day)

Sunday, January 2 (non-working day)

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Royal Engagement Portrait: Prince William and Catherine Middleton

The royal wedding is scheduled in Spring 2011. Prince William, heir to the throne of Buckingham Palace and his commoner girlfriend, Catherine Middleton, posed for their engagement portrait last November 25 in St. James Palace, London. Catherine posed with her engagement ring made of platinum and blue oval sapphire surrounded with little diamonds sparkling visibly on the portrait. The ring belonged to the late Princess Diana, William's mother.

It was said that the couple secretly made a pact during their tour in Seychelles last three years ago that they will get married. A grandiose wedding is indeed worth anticipating for two lovers who are greatly inlove with each other. May it be a fairy tale love story. Read more...

Facebook holds the Best Hacker Contest

The world's networking giant, Facebook, is launching a software coding contest named "Hackers Cup" where contenders around the world online will fight for the 25 slots for the final round to be held in California. The competition will have sets of online rounds that will start off in January and will end in March in the Facebook campus in Silicon Valley of Palo Alto. The competition promises cash, fame and visit to the Facebook headquarters in California.

The grand prize winner will receive $5000. He/She will definitely land Facebook job.

For what reason this competition is for, just visit their page in Facebook.

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