Saturday, March 29, 2008





I’ve read an article today on CNN about plastics. According to Wikipedia, plastic is the general term for a wide range of synthetic or semisynthetic polymerization products. We use plastic to store our foods, transports our goods and brush our teeth and many more. In short, it's everywhere, sustaining our way of life to the extent that we struggle to imagine life without it. But did you guys imagine how many plastics we used annually? According to CNN [Hong Kong China], we now consume around 100 million tons of plastic annually, compared to five million tons in the 1950s.

We need to find ways on how to lessen the use of plastic. Using this stuff will not only harm us but also our environment. If we keep on using plastic our health will be in danger. Example of this is using water bottles, plastics bags and food containers-has found that after repeated use it may release a compound –di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate- that is suspected human carcinogen - known to cause cancer.





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Wednesday, March 19, 2008

I just want to share this story I just read. It came from my friend, my ex co-worker Ms. Joanne Magale. It really made me thought about life and the hardships I've been through. I hope that this simple story will inspire you in everything you do.

"A man woke up early in order to have his morning devotion (prayer) in the lords house (church).He got dressed, set on his way to the lord's house (church). On his way to the church, the man fell and his clothes got dirty. He got up, brushed himself up, and headed home.

At home, he changed his clothes, and was, again, on his way to the lord¢s house. On his way to the church, he fell again and at the same spot! He, again, got up, brushed himself off and headed home. At home he, once again, changed his cloths and was on his way to the Lords house (church).

On his way to the church, he met a man holding a lamp. He asked the man of his identity and the man replied "I saw you fall twice on your way to the church, so I brought a lamp so I can light your way. The first man thanked him profusely and the two went on their way to the church. Once at the church, the first man asked the man with the lamp to come in and pray with him. The second man refused. The first man asked him a couple more times and, again, the answer was the same. The first man asked him why he did not wish to come in and pray.

The man replied, "I am Satan". The man was shocked at this reply. Satan went on to explain, "I saw you on your way to the Church and it was I who made you fall. When you went home, cleaned yourself and went back on your way to the church, God forgave all of your sins. I made you fall a second time, and even that did not encourage you to stay home, but rather, you went back on your way to Church. Because of that, God forgave all the sins of the people of your household. I was afraid if I made you fall one more time, then God will forgive the sins of the people of your village, so I made sure that you reached the house of God (Church) safely."

Monday, March 17, 2008

The most awaited match has ended yesterday. There are lots of speculations before this battle. Some say that Manny Pacquiao will never make it and some say he will and vice versa. In yesterday’s fight it seems that it was not easy for Manny. Juan Marquez is strong too. The last round was for Marquez so everybody thinks that he will win the fight. Manny Pacquiao was shocked when the emcee announce that there is a new winner/champion.

I congratulate Manny Pacquiao for being the new champion.

Friday, March 14, 2008

Summer time is the best for me. This is because you can go to different beaches to relax and unwind. This is also the time to have bonding with your family. Mmmmm, I am wondering which beach is the best to come to. Well, I guess I need to loose more weight to wear my bikinis [hahaha]. Check out my top ten beaches below.

1. Boracay – has always been the favorite place of beach goers to go in the Philippines. This is because of the great white sand and cool waters, Boracay is the place for people looking to party. It is even considered as one of the finest beaches in the world. Boracay is located in the North West part of the Visayas area called Panay.

2. Pagudpud – if you’re looking for a place that can be like Hawaii, Pagudpud is the place to visit. The strong winds and waves can be compared to that of Hawaii which makes this place often visited by surfers. Pagudpud also has long continuous white sands and inviting beach waters for people looking to just swim. Compared to Boracay, this place is more secluded.

3. Bantayan Island -Situated at the northern tip of Cebu, Bantayan island is wellknown for its powder white sand beach and turquoise water along the southwest coast. It has a friendly and laid-back ambience where you can really relax and enjoy the scenic beauty. The beaches around Santa Fe are alluring. Puo Island has some virgin beaches away from commercialization. The best time to visit Bantayan Beach is from February to May, which are the driest months.

4. Panglao - if you love to dive visiting Panglao is the place to be. This place is a tiny island found hidden in it’s bigger nearby island of Bohol.

5. Camiguin – the place has been known to be one of the most beautiful places in the Philippines because it still seems like a paradise. Some people even consider the place the “Garden of Eden” in the country. Camiguin has a great topography that includes waterfalls, and the hot and cold springs. The place will be mesmerizing and will definitely tempt you to go back.

6. Muelle Bay, Puerto Galera, Mindoro Island - Puerto Galera is an ideal place to do island-hopping from Luzon or a place to laze on pristine white sands and clear, warm water. The most popular beaches for swimming are White beach and Tamaraw Beach, while beaches near Sabang have best facilities for coral-cruising. For more tranquility try Big and Small Laguna Beaches. Puerto Galera also offers excellent inland nature walks.

7. Honda Bay – this are islands that surround the capital of the South Western province of Palawan. Among these islands, the tourist can go island hopping, diving and swim on the cool waters. In one of the islands, one can see the variety of fishes without swimming out too deep.

8. El Nido – the palce has been known as the country’s last frontier and Palawan - the Island of the Gods. This place offers great beaches that will tae you away from the urban life. This place is the best to visit if you are looking for complete peace and quiet. Aside from the magnificent beach, the place also offers you a sight of the beautiful seascapes, towering marble cliffs and a variety of tropical birds.

9. Pearl Farm – far south in the city of Davao, lies the premier beach resort know as the Pearl Farm. The place no longer has the pearls you are looking for. But the place can still offer an experience as valuable as a pearl. This is because of the great resort that is accompanied by the white sands.

10. Siargao – this place is another surfers dream. The place offers you waves that can curl up to 12 feet high. Aside from the waves, the place also has beaches that still remain unspoiled by urban lifestyle.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

The meaning of my name

Again I got a tag from my friend Avee. I wonder what does my name stands for. Well, there's only 1 thing to find. I need to try this quiz[??]. The meaning of my name is quite long but to make it short, it is all about my personality. Most personality listed here are true and some are not. Just meet me and you will know who really am I.


What Shareen Means
You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong.
You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know.
You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do.

You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out.
Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia.
Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.
You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.
You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.



You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.
You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.
You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.




Don't you know that sardines are served only with royalties before? Yes, you read it right. These small fishes are served in oil and salt by the royal chefs. It was in the later 18th century when the sardines in tomato sauce were concocted.

Sardines came from the family of the Clupaeiden like the herring. It is usually a small fishes that are covered with shimmering scales.

Sardines are considered as the survival food as of today. People especially Filipinos are fond of eating sardines. It was the Spaniard who brought this food to the Philippines. You can usually see this food on the table of the not so fortunate people or during the Holy week as the pork or meat are not allowed to eat [for Catholics]. But hey, donít you underestimate these small fishes. This food has loads and loads of vitamins and minerals that are good to the body. One of these vitamins is Omega 3 that is good for the heart and brain.

I am an avid fan of beauty pageants because Iím a frustrated one. Just kidding.. hahaha. At work, they keep on saying or uttering the words ìmy family is the best persons in my lifeî and I was really confused what it is all about. My shift ends and I went to our lab to work on my blog unfortunately thereís no computer available (everyone is using it). Then my friend Aris called me and saidîhey panoorin mo ito [watch this]î so I did. This is a video from the last Binibining Pilipinas coronation night. I was really shocked. This lady named Janina San Miguel was answering the final question and she keeps on stuttering [guess she was mental blocked]. She doesnít even know what to say. She just kept on smiling and laughing and at the end she saidî my family is the best persons in my lifeî. And to my surprise, she won as the Binibining Pilipinas World. Amazing??? No itís disgustingÖ.!!!! Sorry for my word but that is how I see it.




As a contestant in any contest it is normal to be nervous. It seems this was what happened to this gal. However, if you are joining a prestigious pageant you should have confidence to prove that you deserve the title. If you canít be confident to be in front of Filipino people, how will you stand and compete in front of different kind, races audiences? I just hope that this gal will practice more so that she can make it on the international competition.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Flash drives

Do you want to back up your files, emails, bookmarks etc? Do you want it to be handy and stylish? If you answer yes in all of these questions then this UFD is right for you.
SanDisk offers a variety of flash drives that you can use. These flash drives come with software that is very useful. It has a U3 system that allows you to download portable applications that you can use on a different computer.


CruzerSync is one of the software that is u3 compatible. This software allows you to back up your emails, favorites and bookmarks that are saved in your computer. You can even back up your desktop wall paper using this software. Just launch the cruzersync and follow the online instructions and that’s it. No hassle, just easy to use.


Another software that I really like is the Cruzerlock. Yes, this software is use to protect your files from any thefts by using a password. I use this software to save my confidential files. You cannot see the files on your flash drive unless you launch this application. Just a reminder, make sure that you will remember your username or password because if you wont then you need to format your UFD and will loose files.

*note: formatting will delete all your information on your flash drive







Monday, March 10, 2008

Shake it baby..


I really like mp3 players. I've seen a lots of it but this particular player really caught my attention. It is called Sansa Shaker. This player is available in 2 colors; pink and blue and is designed for kids. It is fun and easy to use. It has an SD card and needs 1 AAA battery.

It comes with 2 headphone jacks meaning you can insert 2 pairs of headphones simultaneously. The thing that makes this unique is to how you change the songs. Changing songs on the Sansa Shaker is a snap – or rather, a “shake”. Cute right?

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

My Kosa's..


These are my best college friends namely[from top to bottom] Erlyn, Ibn, Rhomz and Venus. We called each other “Kosa”. You may wonder why we called each other that. mmmm, I wonder why too. To be honest, there was no story behind that. We just want to have a group name and we want it to be “astig” and unique. We kept on giving names but we end up on “Kosa”. For us this name is really unique but hey don’t ever think that we‘re from jail because we are not [hahaha!].

Our favorite place to hang out was library and Rhomz crib. We stay there to study, chats and eat. Our favorite merienda was pancit canton (chili flavor), hotdog, quail eggs and kikiam. I really miss these guys. We rarely see each other since we graduated. I hope that we can have our reunion before I leave.

My eliminated Idol..





This is Robbie Carrico, one of the best guy finalist [for me] in the latest American idol search. He was once a member of Boyz-N-Girlz United(never heard of them). I cant imagine that this rocker looked guy was once a boyband member. See the picture above, he is the guy with blonde hair [ haha, as if there's another guy with blonde hair].

Anyway, I am so sad because he was eliminated on the last episode of AI. The first time I heared him sing, I was really amazed because he really has a very good voice and he’s cute too, hahaha! I just hope that he will never give up on his dream to be a singer/musician because he really has the talent for it.

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Parting ways..


I just want to say goodbye to my best buddy and friend "Jess" and "Nervana" here in our account[they're not dead] haha..They will be transferring into a different account. Most of the agents on our account have been transferred into a different one. Some resigned and want to pursue thier career. I wish them all the best and luck on their new account and career.

My first KUDOS..



I went to work today unmotivated resulted to forgot my shift schedule. I thought that my sched today is 10pm to 7am, unfortunately when i check it on my ccms it shows there that I shuold come to work 1 hour earlier. Toinks!!! Does this mean I am Late again? Some of my Co-worker told me to tell it to our supervisor so that he can do something about it. That's what I did however our supervisor [I think] is still sleeping so he didnt respond to my message[text].

I logged in and take calls. I got my first call around 10:51pm. He is a guy and was having a problem with his mp3 player. I assisted the customer on formatting and transferring the song. The customer is very satisfied and happy on what we did because the player is doing great and is working fine after. He immediately ask for a supervisor and commended me. I aaam soooooooo happpppppppy!

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