Curiosity Kills the Cat

(Reposted: October 7, 2007)

The Y!360 Trip to India

 I embarked on a trip around the world via Yahoo!360 with Kee (please visit her page and show it some love) and eight others. The first stop over was in India and we decorated our pages in the best Indian theme possible. Little did I know that there would be some voting held for us.

Yours truly swept four of the five awards namely:

Best Personal Profile Picture





Best (Page) Background





Best Music




Best Over-All Space



Thank you for responding to my blast and voting for me. Love yah bunches!

I think you should all be in the next destination. The more, the merrier.

(Reposted: October 8, 2007)

Pearly Shell

 The most beautiful pearls in the country are found somewhere in the Sulu archipelago where I live. A gypsy woman comes regularly to my office to show her pearly ware..



Her husband, blinded with age, was a deep-sea diver for 60 years.



These black pearls are said to protect one against the evil spirits..



And these orange-peach pearls are said to bring peace and harmony..



She consented that I could take photos of her pearls..







And this is perfect for my 360 friend, RJ..



Even when the bi-valve shell has been split up, the pearls continue to grow. As you can see, one is about to come off while one is starting to gestate.



The Pearl of Allah, the largest pearl on record was found in the Philippines. It is almost 10 inches long and weighs an astounding 14 lbs. The Pearl's monetary value seems to be commensurate with its out-of-this-world dimensions. Experts estimate the value of the pearl to be around $40 million.


 
Well, the Philippines is not Pearl of the Orient Seas for nothing.

(Repost: October 10, 2007)

Latest Addition to the Family

Since I was a child, there are birthdays to look forward to in October. It used to be only the birthdays of my brother, John Leonard, and mom. Now, October birthday celebrators in the family include John's wife, Annie, and a nephew, Stephen Christian, whose birthday came right the day after mom's.

Niece Helden turned 20 on October 4 while my cousin Elma's Fil-Canadian son, Jeffrey Ronald, has his birthday on October 18. Elma's brother, Justin, also shared that his French-Malaysian wife, Audry, and their daughter, Marie Claudine, shared an October 19 birthday. So there is so much to celebrate about October.

But the center of attraction is the newest member of the family. Annie, then heavy with her second child, was bent on giving birth on mom's birthday which falls on the 16th. But on October 12, she felt that the baby was already eager to get out into the world. So, another brother, Harold, took her to the hospital as John was away.

Weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz., Ivan Leonard was born later that night through Caesarian section. He is the first male grandchild to bear and continue the family name. Too bad, dad did not live that long to see his kin. I am sure he would have spoiled Ivan rotten and to bits and pieces. Here's sharing Ivan's first pictures:



Baby Ivan developed jaundice and he had to be put near a bulb. That explains the cover around his eyes.



And this probably is the first time Annie saw and held the baby in her arms. Isn't it a wonderful sight for mother and child to finally see and feel each other?



Welcome into the world, Ivan Leonard!

(Reposted: October 16, 2007)

Every Woman Should Have (Best-Loved Poem by Maya Angelou)

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
enough money within her control to move out
and rent a place of her own,
even if she never wants to or needs to...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
something perfect to wear if the employer,
or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..
a youth she's content to leave behind....

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to
retelling it in her old age....

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....
a set of screwdrivers,
a cordless drill,
and a black lace bra...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .
one friend who always makes her laugh...
and one who lets her cry...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....
a good piece of furniture not previously owned
by anyone else in her family...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
eight matching plates,
wine glasses with stems,
and a recipe for a meal,
that will make her guests feel honored...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
a feeling of control over her destiny...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to fall in love without losing herself..

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to quit a job,
break up with a lover,
and confront a friend
without ruining the friendship...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
when to try harder...
and WHEN TO WALK AWAY..

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that she can't change the length of her calves,
the width of her hips,
or the nature of her parents..

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that her childhood may not have been perfect..
but it's over...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
what she would and wouldn't do for love or more...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to live alone even if she doesn't like it...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW..
whom she can trust,
whom she can't,
and why she shouldn't take it personally...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
where to go...
be it to her best friend's kitchen table...
or a charming inn in the woods...
when her soul needs soothing...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
what she can and can't accomplish in a day...
a month...
and a year...

(Re-posted: October 18, 2007)

Natural Laws

Law of Mechanical Repair:
After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch or you'll have to pee.

Law of the Workshop:
Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.

Law of Probability:
The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.

Law of the Telephone:
If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal.

Law of the Alibi:
If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a flat tire.

Variation Law:
If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will start to move faster than the one you are in now (works every time).

Law of the Bath:
When the body is fully immersed in water and full of soap or in the shower, the telephone rings.

Law of Close Encounters:
The probability of meeting someone you know increases when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with.

Law of the Result:
When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will.

Law of Biomechanics:
The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.

Law of the Theatre:
At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle arrive last.

Law of Coffee:
As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something, which will last until the coffee is cold.

Murphy's Law of Lockers:
If there are only two people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.

Law of Rugs/Carpets:
The chances of an open-faced honey sandwich landing face down on a floor covering are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet/rug.

Law of Location:
No matter where you go, there you are.

Law of Logical Argument:
Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.

Brown's Law:
If the shoe fits, it's ugly.

Oliver's Law:
A closed mouth gathers no feet.

Wilson's Law:
As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it.

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