Keeping Up with The Binondo Girl

Last November 27, 2015, was the Speak Sense Season 2 held at the APC auditorium. Speak Sense is a public speaking competition joined by different high school students representing their respective schools. The theme was "Whether it's the best of times or worst of times, it's the only time we've got." 

Everyone did their best in delivering their speeches. Of course, it's not only by the delivery, it's how you make your audience feel what you want them to feel. When you really are sincere on what you are saying, your emotions will flow over along with the whole delivery. 

The first speaker, Ms. Lian Buan taught us how to effectivley write a story. There are 2 lines fom what she said that sums up her speak. 

— "There are no bad stories, only bad story tellers."

— "Journalism is about making the important interesting and the interesting relevant."

These are what se taught us: 

Story telling with a purpose: 5 W's & H +++ 

1. Content - What is the story about?

2. New - What are the value added information? Insights? 

3. So what? - Why should people care?

4. And then? - What do we want to see happen? 

 

     

Marjorie Evasco, an award winning Filipino poet born and raised in Maribojoc, Bohol on September 21, 1953. In 1973, she finished her Bachelor Degree at Divine Word College of Tagbiliran; In 1982, her Masteral Degree in Creative Writing at Siliman University and her Doctor of Philiosophy in Literature (D. Ph. Litt.) at the De La Salle University - Manila, where she is a full proffessor at the faculty of the Department of Literature. She writes poems in English and in Cebuano-Visayan dialect. She is also an advocate of  women's rights, and is one of the earliest Filipina Feminist Poet. 

If you were to choose between your own beloved country and other international country, what would you choose? In the blog post, you will be asked that question regarding OPM and international music. 

International Music, known in the depths and every part of the world. Songs made known by Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, and Ariana Grande are also known as a part of international music.

Orginal Pilipino/Pinoy Music or also known as OPM is originally referred to Philippine pop songs and ballads, such as those popular after the collapse of its predecessor, the Manila Sound of 1970's. (Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_the_Philippines )

The movie is about a type of parasite that is invading japan. It goes in your ear or wherever it could enter, but I tell you, it is only aiming for the brain so that they could control the human body. But one parasite wasn't able to invade teenager Shinichi Izumi's brain and instead he entered his right hand. It calls itself, Migi, who has an eye, a mouth and a pair of legs on Shinichi's right hand. Creepy right? Well, as the story goes, if one dies the other also dies; so to survive, they team up against other parasites. *Fast forward* He takes revenge on Mr. A because of invading his mother's body, and he had no choice but to kill his mother in that way. 

There were a lot of action and morbid scenes in there that got me like, 'ewww', 'yuck!', 'I don't even wanna see it!' etc., but I was able to chew it up and finish the whole movie and I was very satisfied with it.

I was able to enjoy the movie because it is catchy and the plot of the story was interesting and great. One thing I loved in the movie is that it taught me to cherish every moment with a loved one, because you don't know what will happen later or tomorrow and maybe, just maybe, you won't be able to tell them how you feel when they're gone; just like what happened to Shinichi and his mother. 

The movie is a thumbs up for me because it was really great that I badly wanna watch the second part of it which is now showing in Japan. I hope I would be able to watch it soon. 

''Ang Tatay Mong Kalbo'' is a transalted play by Isagani Cruz that was originated from "The Bald Soprano" by Eugene  Ionesco. It is an absurd play. From the word absurd, it is senseless, illogical, untrue, or laughably foolish.

I just wanna share something to you, my dear readers. I thought that I wouldn't be able to watch this movie because:

First, I had a sprain on my right foot due to I-don't-really-know-what-happened. Thankfully, I had it after our cheers and chants performance! And I thought that my sprain was worth it because... WE WON FIRST PLACE! *Kudos to us, MA151!*

Second, that time that I was going to watch it, the student discount was no longer available. *cries* Well, I could still watch it for its regular price but for me it was expensive. Sorry guys, i'm a miser. HAHA!

So now, going back to business..

Here as some quotable lines from the Movie:

- "May mas malaki tayong kalaban sa mga Amerikano - ang ating sarili."

- "Wala na tayong panahon para sa mga bagay na hindi natin kayang panindigan."

- "Bayan o sarili?"

- "Ang taong may damdamin ay hindi alipin."

Hats off to all those behind the movie, "Heneral Luna". It has been making its bombs since it premiered last September 9. I wasn't really expecting it to be a grand production and everything but, as the saying goes 'expect the unexpected', so yeah. Everything was great from the cast, to the great cinematography to the lines! Kaboom.

When I stepped into college, I promised myself that I will explore new things. And, one of them is food. Who does not love food, right? I thought that now that I have the chance to explore beautiful things like food, why give it a shot? So, I once heard the place 'Amo Yamie Crib' and when I saw pictures of it, I was mesmerized because their place is such a beauty and their food looks so tasty and delicious.

This is what their place looks like..

It's beautiful and pleasing to the eyes, right? I knew that's what you're going to say! As to their food.. Here's what it looks like..

And now, I AM FREAKING HUNGRY! My taste buds are insanely craving. *sad moment*

As to my actual and personal experience, I was very satisfied with everything. From the food, to the actual place and and the service, I couldn't say a word. I could say that I am satisfied because:

First, the food is mouth-watering, affordable, and the plating? You'll feel like you just wanna eat 'em all. When I first took a glimpse of the food that was served right before my eyes, I was like, I can't even say a word because it really looks delicious, from the plating itself, to the food. I can't even react. Trust me, you will have the urge to eat and taste the food.

Second, the place is so cozy, friendly, comfy and its ambiance is relaxing. The whole place and decorations were very delicately and precisely designed. Overall, the place is very nice that I wanted to live in it. Haha, kidding! For me, the place and setting itself is big thumbs up. You know when you want to have a birds's eye view? They have it! They have that stairs thing that'll lead you to the second floor of each crib. Lovely!

And lastly, because I love posting on instagram, I could say that EVERYTHING IS SO IG-WORTH TO POST.

And that's my review for 'Amo Yamie Crib'. Come and visit and you'll surely love that experience!





xoxo, Louise.