Wednesday, June 30, 2010

I feel I am Ganda Ever So Much!!!

No, this is not me na nagfefeeling maganda, although I can't deny that. Hehe This is about the latest blog I've found, gandaeversomuch.com.

Ganda Ever So Much!

Here's how I found out about this very cute and unique blog: you see lately I am very lazy to do things I needed to do, study for my next SOA exam or finish Prozac Nation to name a few. Instead, I busy myself with Plants vs Zombies and browsing the internet, which is exactly how I stumbled through the online gem, gandaeversomuch.

If you ask me what I first thought about this blog, well here goes, although Mr. orman might not be too happy with my first impression of his blog. Do you see that big scaly frog on top? Well of course you do. If you follow the site that is the first thing you’re going to see; and for blogs, the first thing that caught the readers’ eye matters a lot.

So what did I think upon seeing this little (or big) creature hanging on the blog’s main bar is perhaps what you dear readers thought too: how can an icky-with-pouty-red-lips frog, much uglier than the Disney inspired Prince Naveen of Princess and The Frog say I am so gandaever! I mean, really my little lovepug in the right can say the exact same line and I might manage to raise just a few eyebrows, but a frog??!!!? Hehe

Enough of that, with this frog as a mascot, I had a notion that this is one unique blog. And Mr. orman didn’t fail me at that.

The first blogpost I read from gandaever really did made me smile. It is the Kailangang Ma-In Love uli Ako.

Not that I am loveless at the moment, but reading this I remember many times in my life that I felt the same. Where is that handsome prince who is going to take my breath away? Or the beat-up jock cleverly dancing my two left feet in the right rhythm? Or the carinoso who would serenade me in front of our patio, as if may patio kami?

Of course, hindi ako tumitingin sa mga fairy tale criteria but seriously, nasan ang love kung kailan pwedeng-pwede ka na. So I read orman’s blogpost and laughed and reminisce and felt nostalgic.

With his recent blogpost and my medyo-malabong-lovelife past, we were related. That’s when I started to scan through the rest of his blog where I found out that some of the entries are something I can totally relate to.

Like when I had feisty fights with my two “bestfriends” where we ended on being full-pledged enemies in his Para Ito Sa Mga Trinaydor Ng Kaibigan.

And on thinking days and nights if my super-gwapo crush then would like me back, I wish I have read this that time.

Plus a post for Vice Ganda, my favorite stand-up comedian.

These are just some of the reasons I keep coming back to this site for more.

I know gandaeversomuch have a lot more stories to share and I would love to be a part of it as a loyal dear reader.

PS. Oh I do not have problems with frogs. I just think they are slimy and greasy and if I touch them, I think I’ll be infected with warts. But really I don’t have problems with frogs.

PPS. And I understand the thing of loving specific creatures/animals to the point of making them your blog mascot. My lovepug, for one received so many raised eyebrows from my friends because they just don’t understand the irresistible cuteness I feel when looking at my lovepug. But so they say, love is love. =)

*This is an entry for the Week #3 Blog-Writing Contest. Join now!

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Booklet Necklace from Papemelroti

Papemelroti is giving away a dainty booklet necklace!


It has a glazed cover with tiny words that say "Miracles come to those who wait". Artwork made by Papemelroti artist Patsy.



How to win:

First entry (mandatory):
Leave a comment on this post telling us which papemelroti product would you like to see more of in our shops or online and why! To pick, go to our website at www.papemelroti.com You can go directly to the products using our sidebar.

For Extra entries you can:
1. Become a follower of our blog or if you are already a follower, tell us in another comment.
2. Become a Facebook fan of papemelroti or if you are already a facebook fan, tell me in another comment..
3. Follow papemelroti on Twitter and retweet the following: RT @papemelroti giveaway alert! win a charming necklace from papemelroti! http://papemelroti.blogspot.com (do this only once).
4. Add papemelroti button to your blog (you can find link details here). 5. Add papemelroti giveaway picture and link in the sidebar of your blog.
6. Blog about this giveaway and leave us the link.

To join, click HERE.

Monday, June 28, 2010

Cats in Manila Blogger Contest


I sincerely want to watch CATS in Manila simply because:

- the last time I saw a real screenplay was like... boy, I can't even remember it was way back college for sure;
- I miss watching screenplays and their rare vivid musical scenes;
- Lea Salonga's there so I know it will be fantastic.

If you want to catch CATS in Manila for FREE then just write a blogpost about it and create a link to http://facebook.com/catsinmanila or http://catsinmanila.tumblr.com.

CATS in Manila will be shown on July 24 to August 15, 2010 in Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, CCP.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Table for Two



Treat yourself to a tale filled with breakups, hookups, and more from the author of the Every Girl's Guide series.

In Table for Two, a corner table at a quiet coffee shop takes center stage, the latest release from Summit Books author Marla Miniano. The table is the setting for pivotal moments in the lives of the main characters—who, as it seems, are quite the lovelorn bunch. First, there’s the long-time couple on the verge of calling it quits after college graduation. Then there’s the serial dater who accepts her younger brother’s challenge to go dateless for two months. There’s also a photographer who attempts to dissuade his best friend from getting married (and we’re curious to find out why). And finally, there are the two hopefuls: a young man who meets with the girl he never stopped loving, and a young lady who pores over romance novels, waiting for her turn to fall in love.

Continue reading HERE.

Win a copy of the newest Summit book, Table for Two!

Take home one of ten copies of Table for Two from the author of the Every Girl’s Guide series.



From the author of the Every Girl’s Guide series comes this book of colorful tales about breaking up and making up. In Table for Two, Marla Miniano brings us to a table in a humble coffee shop, the setting for the main characters’ various love situations. Follow the protagonists as they rediscover love in the most unlikely of places.

Interested in adding the latest in Summit chick lit to your bookshelf? Good news, ladies! Female Network is giving away 10 copies of this brilliant novel.

Continue reading HERE.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Repost from FN: Sisters Anna Meloto-Wilk and Camille Meloto: Practicing Social Enterprise with Human Nature

Anna Meloto-Wilk and Camille Meloto aren’t your average sisters—and it isn’t just because their father is Gawad Kalinga creator Tony Meloto. Beyond their famously philanthropic bloodline, Anna, 30, and Camille, 23, are making a name for themselves in both local and international trade with their all-natural personal care brand, Human Nature. The brand’s claim to fame? It’s 100 percent organic, 100 percent chemical-free, and 100 percent Philippine-grown—not to mention incredibly affordable.


In an age when going organic has developed into a sustainable lifestyle, rather than an idealistic trend, Anna and Camille’s vision to make the country as eco-friendly and socially-responsible as possible is fast taking shape. As Human Nature expands its reach from the Philippine shores to several states in the US—and hopefully, to other great nations in the Orient—what was once a casual idea has now turned into a thriving social enterprise, more concerned with pro-human practices than it is with profit.

Click HERE to read full entry.

Win The Body Shop Moisture White Shiso Products!


To join, you must be a registered member of Female Network. Share this post by re-blogging, re-tweeting, or posting a link on any forum, social networking site, or blog. The shared post must include a link back to this article. Send an email with the link to your post(s) and the subject The Body Shop Moisture White Shiso Promo to editors@femalenetwork.com. Each confirmed link counts as one entry.

We'll randomly select 1 winner on Wednesday, June 16. Start sharing now, and you could be one of the lucky winners!

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Win Organic Beauty Products from Human Nature!


One lucky winner will take home a goodie basket containing the following:

Hair Care
-Intensive Hair Mask (Avocado and Gugo Bark)
-Strengthening Conditioner (Gugo & Calamansi Peppermint Scent)
-Strengthening Shampoo & Body Wash (Aloe Vera, Pearl & Peppermint)

Facial & Lip Care
-Facial Day Moisturizer (Sunflower & Papaya)
-Facial Overnight Moisturizer (Royal Jelly & Aloe Vera)
-Facial Wash (Tomato and Lemongrass)
-Natural Toner (Tomato & Lemongrass)
-Exfoliating Facial Scrub (Super-Fruits and Black Rice)
-Beauty Oil (Sunflower)
-Organic Lip Balm (Peppermint)

Body Care
-Body Butter (Mango, Cocoa Butter & Goat's Milk)

Kid’s Care
-Citronella Bug Spray

Hand & Foot Care
-Hand Sanitizer (Sugarcane and Watermelon)

To join, you must be a registered member of Female Network. Share this post by re-blogging, re-tweeting, or posting a link on any forum, social networking site, or blog. The shared post must include a link back to this article. Each confirmed link counts as one entry. As a bonus, if you also share our Womanity article about the Meloto sisters, you get two additional entries. Send an email with the link to your post(s), your user name, full name, contact numbers, address and the subject Human Nature Organic Beauty Products Promo to editors@femalenetwork.com.

We’ll randomly select the lucky winner on Monday, June 28. So start sharing now!

Click HERE to join.

Win P10,000 Worth of Training: Get an Edge in the Competitive Job Market with Aheadpro


Aheadpro's training services make more competitive employees. Try their training courses for free!

To join, you must be a registered member of Female Network. Share this post by re-blogging, re-tweeting, or posting a link on any forum, social networking site, or blog. The shared post must include a link back to this article. Send an email with the link to your post(s) and the subject Aheadpro Promo to editors@femalenetwork.com. Also include your user name (for the applicable social network), full name, contact numbers, and address. Each confirmed link counts as one entry.

We'll randomly select 2 winners to receive P10,000 worth of gift certificates on Thursday, July 8. You have all month of June to share! Start now, and you could be one of the lucky winners!

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FREE Stay at MICROTEL Boracay’s Double Room Accommodation from hitabargain!


Microtel Boracay is a beachfront Boracay Hotel
in Diniwid Beach that brings international-standard hotel accommodation to the premier resort island of Boracay, Philippines.

Exclusive to Hit A Bargain! Facebook members (click here to sign up), MICROTEL BORACAY Hotel is giving away not just 1, but 2: FREE 3 Days / 2 Nights Accommodations for two in a Double Room with breakfast amounting to P35,100 (P17,550 per 3 days and 2 nights)!!!

HOW TO JOIN: Blog about Microtel Boracay regarding: “Why do you think Microtel Boracay gives the highest satisfaction in terms of experiencing Boracay to the fullest?“ You may submit multiple entries (by leaving comment/s below with a working email address), but, may only win once.

Entry requirements:

* As part of the requirements in winning the Microtel Boracay stay, you must be a Hit A Bargain! Facebook member (click here to sign up) and you must share this freebie promo to at least 20 friends (more is better, of course!). Click the “Share This” button below at the end of this page and choose your email host or Facebook, etc. to send this promo to your friends. The more medium (forums, social networking sites, etc.) you use to share this promo, the bigger chances of winning! Make sure to copy furnish: hitabargain@gmail.com.

* Prior to submission, post your entry in your blog (or travel blog forums if you don’t have your own blog), personal website or social networking account.

* Email the following information to hitabargain@gmail.com:
o Full Name
o Birthday & Age
o Email Address
o Delivery Address
o Contact Numbers
o Occupation / Company
o URL link to your blog (or travel forum post) entry for this contest
o URL links where you shared Microtel Boracay freebie promo of Hit A Bargain!
* This contest is open to all 18 years and above.
* Only entries that fulfill the above-mentioned requirements will be accepted.

Deadline of entries is on June 30, 2010. Official announcement of winners will be on or before July 15, 2010.

Tip: Entries are 50% judged on the quality and quantity of shares made. So, keep on SHARING the promo by clicking the “Share This” button below (or post in famous forums, socialnetworking sites with photo and link ) for more chances of winning!

To join, click HERE.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

FREEBIE FRIDAY #5: IN OUR HANDS

Maver is giving away these nice patriotic watches to commemorate our country's first automated elections.


To learn more, click HERE.