The Third Muse

District 9

>> Thursday, September 17

Initially I thought the film was going to be another "Aliens" installation, where non-human life forms set off to carry out the annihilation of poor earth's inhabitants. I was expecting the typical end-all war against the self-destructive mankind (read: The day the earth stood still). But it was a surprisingly different approach to alien existence in relation to life on this planet.

More importantly, there were no mega-heroic Hollywood eye candies (e.g., Will Smith, Keanu Reeves, John Travolta, Johnny Depp...) to distract from the main focuses of the film: the evident earth inhabitant entitlement called segregation (a.k.a. discrimination) and how it knows no boundaries, subtle shades of South Africa and its history, the apartheid...

Director Neill Blomkamp and his team did an intelligent job piecing this film together -- from casting to storytelling to treatment -- invoking a daringly different and seamless art form. It was raw but brilliant. An unexpected yet welcome experience, all creative aspects considered...and enjoyed.

A tub of buttered popcorn was the icing on this already delicious and freshly baked cake. That should be more than enough good reasons to see it and zero reasons to complain. Right? ;-)

Fred Perry Raf Simons Collaboration AW09

>> Monday, August 24

formula of a fev'rish follower:
deeper devotion = sleeker style ;-)

Click on the image above to view the fabulous Fred Perry - Raf Simons AW 09 collection.

A Lovely Blog Award

My dear blogger buddy, the gorgeous Lizzie, gave me my very first blog award recently and I couldn't be more thrilled =) Thanks a bunch, Lizzie!

I am now tasked to tag 15 bloggers to present the Lovely Blog Award to... thing is, ALL the blogs in my roll are LOVELY (that's why I exchanged links with them!) so I am left with no choice but to bestow everyone on the third muse's roll with the much celebrated...

Know that your sites are well appreciated, friends! Cheers and have a wonderful week ahead!

Your Photos on Postcards!

I'm plenty interested in this next bit: transforming any of my very own photos into postcards (or greeting cards, even) in time for spreading the season's holiday greetings! I've been dabbling in photography for a short while now and I got excited with the idea of sending out cards featuring some favorite pictures to family and friends. (sample image for a post card below):

While it's true that there are a lot of local traditional printers near my area, most of them will charge an arm and a leg to produce custom greeting and postcards for small-project clients as myself. So I decided to add "umph" to my personal supplier listing by looking for cost efficient yet professional printers who can partner with me throughout various creative processes.

If you search online for top quality, yet low cost (alternative to traditional) printing services, you'll find PS Print Printing -- a leading printing company that does business cards, stickers, custom postcards, greeting cards, posters and more. It's quite simple to set up a customized greeting/postcard at this site. It's as easy as selecting your product of choice, reviewing your order, uploading your files, previewing and approving the final study.

I've been recommending it to friends who plan on having wedding announcements, Christmas cards, and other event invites printed out (note that this is a great, cost-effective marketing solution as well) because this printing service's pricing, compared to most traditional printers, aren't as high, plus they have strict standards when it comes to quality control. They also boast of on-time delivery, expert mailing services and customized mailing lists, covering print, design, and mailing needs faster than your average printer. Visit the site now and find price cuts on some of their products being offered -- Post card printing is currently on sale!

That's unmatched online convenience for us hobbyists. It's an awesome way to turn holiday photos, travel shots, family and pet portraits, and nature shots to cool post cards or greeting cards.

To check out the quality of their products, order PS Print's free sample kit. It contains a variety of printed samples, a paper sample guide, and other helpful information you'll need to get started.

Expect a PS Print invite from me to Facaderato's first ever photography exhibit... coming soon! (when I have the budget, that is. heheh) ;-)

Fred Perry's New Slimfit Shirts

>> Monday, August 10

Slim fittin' Freds made my husband's heart go a-thumpin'
--question is... will he actually fit into them? ;-)

Fred Perry Autumn 2009 Collection

New season. New collection. New reason to visit FredPerry dot com.

Click on the image above to view Fred Perry's exciting Autumn '09 collection

NIN Facaderato feature

>> Thursday, August 6

I may have been severely displaced at the NIN concert last night but that didn't stop me from "capturing the cusses" (hahaha)

Check out Facaderato to view more images from the show.

Super Moist Chocolate Cake

Guilty. This back slider's hooked on the real moist chocolate cakes of Hungry Pac...But I try my best to keep the cravings to just once every couple of months. (yeah, right.)

This sinful treat is purchasable at 3 packs for P120...

...one of my favorite chocolate fixes. No, I don't urge anyone to follow suit. Stick to whole wheat and say no to too much sugar.

You know what's good for you. ;-)

Fred Perry Summer Sale

>> Friday, July 10

Chopin time, my fashion forward friends!

Your summer Laurel awaits ;)

I'm Yours -- the perfect modern-day wedding playlist

>> Friday, June 26

In love and tying the knot soon? Allow me a suggestion...

I'm Yours -- the perfect modern-day wedding playlist was released recently by Warner Music and it contains 15 must-hear songs (& I can't stress this enough: couples, you MUST listen to this CD) from 15 brilliant international artists. It's packed with melodies to perfectly accompany your audio-visual presentations. It also sounds perfect when played in between sets performed by your reception's live musicians.

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Check out the playlist and find songs to accompany your first dance with your last love...Trust me when I say that a beautiful wedding shouldn't be without this beautiful CD.

The song selections in this album include: Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours", Craig David's "Officially Yours", The Corrs' "Runaway", Eric Benet's "The Last Time", Renee Olstead's "A Love That Will Last", Edwin McCain's "I'll Be", Corrine May's "On The Side Of Me", Ryan Cabrera's "True", Daniel Powter's "Love You Lately", Regina Spektor's "Fidelity", Laura Izibor's "From My Heart To Yours", Aqualung's "Brighter Than Sunshine", Melee's "Built To Last", James Morrison's "You Give Me Something", and Michelle Tume's "Lovely"

It's an addictive find. Boys, you can gift a loved one with this CD along with the engagement ring meant for her! Now there's an idea I might suggest to my buddies who plan to pop the question soon ;)

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Stay in love, friends, and remember-- a stylishly sweet soundtrack is now available for you in one stylishly sweet CD.

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You'll L-O-V-E the lyric sheets included in the packaging!

Insomniac in action

>> Wednesday, June 17

It's 2:30 in the morning~ I'm still up watching the Discovery Channel and surfing the web for ways to earn online heheh... Came across a site called mylot.com. Looks interesting but I've yet to find out if it would be worth the energy. Publishing this post to supposedly "claim" my blog (mylot requirement). I'll write about how this venture goes soon enough.

Cheerios, amigos.

myLot User Profile

Independence Day

>> Sunday, June 14

(lifted from Wikipedia)
The Philippine Declaration of Independence happened on June 12, 1898

in Cavite el Viejo (now Kawit). With the public reading of the Act of the Declaration of Independence, Filipino revolutionary forces under General Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed the sovereignty and independence of the Philippine Islands from the colonial rule of Spain, which had been recently defeated at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American war.
The declaration, however, was not recognized by the United States or Spain. The Spanish government later ceded the Philippines to the United States in the 1898 Treaty of Paris that ended the Spanish-American War.
The United States recognized Philippine independence on July 4, 1946 in the Treaty of Manila, July 4 was observed in the Philippines as Independence Day until August 4, 1964 when, upon the advice of historians and the urging of nationalists, President Diosdado Macapagal signed into law Republic Act No. 4166 designating June 12 as the country's Independence Day. June 12 had previously been observed as Flag Day.

Love your country. Know your history.

myLot User Profile

Facaderato: updated

>> Sunday, June 7

New images are featured at my photoblog Facaderato. Do drop by soon
and let me know what you think. Browse by Date to view the latest :) Thanks!

Isukoshi!

>> Wednesday, June 3

Isukoshi iComfort

The latest addition to our bedroom is now the only

blue object among loud whites, blacks and browns.

It's our favorite appliance, nonetheless.

Here's something you mall addicts might be familiar with -- The massage chair.

Wellness-focused malls often have these chairs in lounge spots strategically located throughout their premises, and for good reason. Consumers like us tend to spend hours in shopping districts walking our feet, legs and backs into exaggerated exhaustion, that retail therapy no longer becomes therapeutic.

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Enter Isukoshi's iComfort, our favorite instant therapist.
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It was during the holidays several years ago that we discovered this phenomenon, then made popular by the name Osim. After a whole day of Christmas shopping and a couple of very sore backs later, my husband and I decided to try out the Osim massage chairs inside this posh department store. Miracle of all miracles, the pain on our backs, legs and feet disappeared after just 20 minutes of sitting on the chairs! Needless to say, I developed an obsession with Osim and not-so-silently hoped to get one for our home in the near future. That episode happened about three years ago.

Three years and many mall chair massages later, the "near future" arrived for us. As luck would have it, the technology of the massage chair found its way to a brand that distributed the chairs at prices friendlier than that tagged by the very high end Osim. Luck came by the name Isukoshi.

Isukoshi chairs flaunt the same features as the renowned Osim, the only difference is that they are more reasonably priced. So if you and other members of your household are often stressed and you've been looking to purchase your very own massage chair, consider Isukoshi. It's brilliant on the back of anybody human. Plus, it covers all massage techniques in different strengths: kneading, finger pressure, long strokes, & refloxology... a perfect way to end a hectic day at work...or a maddening day of shopping. ;-)

New Styles by Fred Perry

>> Monday, June 1

I'd like me a gingham button through in berry/white, please ;-)

click on the image for some quality on-line shopping time.

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