1st Quarter 2011 Dump

BLOG TOPICS AND QUESTIONS FOR Q1 2011

TOPICS AND QUESTIONS

2009 vs 2010 What were the high points during 2010? List at least 3. Tell us about them. Anu-ano ang mga magandang panyayari noong lumipas na taon? Magbigay ng 3 at ikwento mo naman sa amin. 1. Hong Kong trip with the family 2. Coron trip with friends 3. Presidential elections What were the low points? List at least 3. Tell us about them. Anu-ano ang mga hindi magandang pangyayari noong 2010? 1. Transfer to a new office. 2. False news circulating about me. 3. Marriage of an ex. How would you compare 2009 and 2010 in terms of: Paano mo ikukumpara ang 2009 at 2010 pagdating sa: Personal (relationships with family and friends)  Work/Career Financial / Economic Status (personally and as a nation) 2010 is better in every aspect 2011 This 2011, what will you stop, start, and continue doing? List as many as you can. Ngayong 2011, ano ang mga titigilan, sisimulan, at ipagpapatuloy mong  gawin? Magbigay ng kahit ilan. 1. Stop swiping my credit card on impulse 2. Stop depending on other people for my happiness 3. Continue running Trash or treasure? What are the product/services/things that you used last year and are still using/planning to use this year? Why? Anu-ano ang mga produkto/service na ginamit mo noong lumipas na taon na ginagamit mo/plano mong gamitin ulit ngayong taon? 1. MAC concealer 2. Moschino perfume 3. Piandre Salon What are the product/services/things that you used last year and stopped/planning to stop using this year? Why? Anu-ano ang mga produkto/service na ginamit mo noong lumipas na taon na hindi mo na ginagamit/plano mong hindi na gamitin ngayon? 1. The Body Shop facial wash

Post-Christmas Tell us about your holiday season! What were your activities? Ikuwento mo naman sa amin ang nangyari noong nakalipas na kapaskuhan? Anu-ano ang mga ginawa mo? 1. shopping and a lot of parties with friends. What did you do after the Christmas season? Anong ginawa mo pagkaraan ng kapaskuhan? 1. Paid credit cards.

TALKING ABOUT THE NATION Fare Hikes Do you ride public transportation (MRT/LRT, jeep, taxi, bus)? Which kind/s? How often? Sumasakay ka ba ng pampublikong sasakyan (MRT/LRT, jeep, taxi, bus)? Alin dito? Gaano kadalas? 1. MRT and jeep to and from work. 2. Bus - rarely 3. Taxi - when late Given that there is an upcoming increase in fares, how will this affect your daily budget? How are you planning to cope with such increases? Ngayon na may pagtaas sa pamasahe, paano ito makakaapekto sa pang-araw-araw na budget mo? Anong gagawin mo  tungkol dito? Nothing much really. No choice but to ride them anyway. For those who have private transportation (cars): How will the increase in gas prices affect your daily budget? How would you cope with such increases? Para sa may mga sariling kotse: Paano makakaapekto ang pagtaas ng presyo ng gasolina sa pang-araw-araw na budget mo? Anong gagawin mo tungkol dito? Use the car only when needed. Are there things that you would stop buying or buy less of? What are these? Mayroon ka bang mga bagay na hindi na bibilin o babawasang bilhin? Clothes and shoes National Security How do you feel about the current state of national security? Why? Anong opinyon mo sa lagay ng ating pambansang seguridad ngayon? There is still a lot to improve about this, especially with the surge of carnapping cases. Have there been changes in your everyday activities/routine since the recent threats? What are these changes? May nagbago ba sa pang-araw-araw mong gawain/routine nang nagsimula ang mga banta at babala? Anu-anong mga nagbago? I don't let these affect me.

ENTERTAINMENT AND LIFESTYLE TIDBITS What do you think of Filipino indie films? Anong masasabi mo sa mga Filipino indie films? They showcase talents which are not exposed in the mainstream. Do you watch Filipino indie films? Nanunuod ka ba ng mga Filipino indie films? Not really. If yes, which ones have you seen? Share with us what you think of the movie. Anu-ano na ang mga napanuod mo? Ikuwento mo naman sa amin, kamusta ang pelikula? N/A What movies are you looking forward to this 2011? Why? Anu-anong mga pelikula ang inaabangan mo ngayong 2011? Bakit ito? What TV series or teleserye are you looking forward to this 2011? Why? Anu-anong TV series o teleserye ang inaabangan mo ngayong 2011? Bakit ito? Mara Clara. It's fun. Haha. FASHION What or who is your main influence when it comes to fashion and style? Ano o sino ang pangunahing impluwensiya mo pagdating sa fashion at style? Basically fashion magazines.

PROMOS What are the promos that you avail of? Ano ang mga promos na sinasalihan mo ngayon? I avail of promos from Cashcash Pinoy. Are there promos that you would want this year? Anu-anong  mga promos ang gusto mo ngayong taon? Discounts and concert tickets. What freebies or prizes would you want to get from these promos? Anu-anong mga freebies o premyo ang gusto mong makuha sa mga promos na ito? Have you ever participated in any promos for any kind of product since the start of the year? Nakasali ka na ba sa kahit anong promo para sa anumang produkto ngayong 2011? -       If yes, what made you join the promo? -       Kung oo, anong nagtulak sa iyong sumali? -       If no, what stopped you from joining? What would make you participate? -       Kung hindi pa, anong pumigil sa iyo na sumali? Ano ang magpapasali sa iyo?

THINGS THAT CAUGHT MY EYE What products did you try recently? This could be anything that you purchased– food, drinks, clothes, gadgets. Tell us all about it. What about them caught your eye? Ano anong mga produkto o promo ang bago mong nasubukan?Ito ay pwedeng kahit anong nabili mo—pagkain, inumin, damit o gadget. Kwentuhan mo kami tungkol dito. Ano ang mayroon sa kanila na nakapagpasubok sa iyo? Crepes and cream. I was craving for crepes and it was in the area. What are your favorite products as of now? This could be anything that you have tried/ purchased months (or years) back or just recently– food, drinks, clothes, gadgets . Tell us all about it. What do you like about them that made them one of your favorites? Ano ang mga paborito mong produkto ngayon? Ito ay pwedeng kahit anong nasubukan o nabili mo ilang buwan (o taon) na ang nakakaraan o bago mo lang nasubukan ngunit nagging paborito mo na—pagkain, inumin, damit or gadget. Kwentuhan mo kami tungkol dito. Ano ang mayroon sa kanila na nakapagpasubok sa iyo? MAC concealer and Escada perfume. Anthology shoes too. What TV Commercials caught your eye recently?  Tell us about it. (Describe briefly, what you liked about it, how it made you feel) Ano anong mga TV Commercials ang napansin mo ngayon ngayon lang? Kwentuhan mo kami tungkol dito (Ilarawan mo kung tungkol saan siya, ano ang nagustuhan mo sa kanya, ano ang naramdaman mo pagkaraan mo itong makita) What’s your favorite commercial as of this moment? What do you like about it? Ano ang paborito mong commercial ngayon? Ano ang nagustuhan mo dito? Nothing really. If there is one thing you can buy now, what would it be? It can be anything! Why? Kung mayroong isang bagay na maaari mong bilin ngayon, ano ito? Maaari itong maging kahit ano! Bakit ito? MAC Foundation and NARS Blush. I just want them.

4th Quarter Dump

YOUNG ADULTS BLOG TOPICS AND QUESTIONS FOR Q4 2010

THE YEAR THAT WAS

• If your 2010 was a TV show or a movie, what would it be? Why do you say this?Kung ang 2010 ay isang palabas sa telebisyon o isang pelikula, ano ito? Bakit?

It would have to be Gossip Girl. It has the right mix of excitement and drama.

• What has been your fondest memory of 2010? Can you tell us more about it?Ano ang pinakamasayang alaala o pangyayari ngayong 2010? Maaari mo ba kaming kuwentuhan tungkol dito.

Hong Kong with my family in July. That was our first international trip together.

§  Did you go into a new endeavor or hobby or adventure this year? If yes, how did you get into it? Why? How did it turn out?

Mayroon ka bang pinasok na bagong pinagkakaabalahan, gawain, hobby o adventure ngayong taon? Kung mayroon, ano it? Paano o bakit ka napasok dito? Ano ang kinalabasan niya?

Nothing really. I just went more serious with blogging.

§  What was one major decision that you had to make this year? Who or what influenced you the most when you made this decision? Why do you say this?

Ano ang isang pinakamahalagang desisyon na ginawa mo ngayong taon? Ano o sino ang nag-impluwensiya sa iyo noong ginawa mo ang desisyon na ito?Paano mo ito nasabi?

 I wanted to make a shift in my career. The decision was not influenced by anyone but myself because I felt like I was not growing where I am currently at.

• Have you felt any positive difference this year compared to 2009? In what aspects have you felt the difference?

Mayroon ka bang naramdamang positibong pagbabago ngayong taon kumpara noong 2009? Sa anong mga aspeto mo naramdaman ang mga pagbabagong ito?

I guess so. I stopped flings with committed people.

• If you could change one thing in the past year, what would it be? Why this?

Kung may babaguhin ka sa mga nangyari nitong 2010, ano ito at bakit?

If I could change how I feel about someone, then  I probably would. 

§  If you were to sum up 2010 in one sentence or phrase, how would you do it?

Kung ilalarawan mo ang 2010 sa isang pangungusap, paano mo ito gagawin?

The year 2010 was crazy and like a roller coaster ride.

• What are your resolutions for 2011? It can be something personal or for the country.

      Anong mga pagbabago ang gusto mong maranasan ngayong 2011?

In 2011, I would save more and try to be more positive about things.

• What are you looking forward to in 2011?

Ano ang mga inaabangan o kinasasabikan mo sa darating na 2011?

I'm looking forward to a shift in career and a new love.

Christmas

• What are some of the Christmas traditions that your famly has?

Ano ang mga tradisyon tuwing Pasko ang sinusunod ng iyong pamilya?

We attend mass, eat noche buena then open gifts at midnight.

• If you only had one Christmas wish, what would it be?

Kung mayroon kang isang Christmas wish, ano ito?

That someone gay would turn into a straight guy? LOL.

Birthday

• How did you celebrate your birthday this year? If you are yet to celebrate your birthday, how do you intend to celebrate it?

Paano mo ipinagdiwang ang iyong kaaarawan ngayong taon? Kung hindi pa sumasapit ang iyong kaarawan, paano mo binabalak ipagdiwang ito?

I celebrated it with friends at Attica then we slept over at a hotel.

• With whom do you usually celebrate your birthdays?

Sino ang kadalasan mong kasamang magdiwang ng iyong kaarawan?

friends and family

TALKING ABOUT THE NATION

Pnoy’s Administration

• What do you like the most among all the things implemented by Pnoy’s administration? What do you like the least? Why?

Ano ang pinakanagustuhan mo sa lahat ng mga bagay na ipinatupad ng administrasyon ni PNoy? Anong ang pinaka-hindi mo nagustuhan? Bakit?

The coding for buses along EDSA. There are just too many bastard bus drivers around.

• What is your opinion on the news that the new government will make use of social networking sites (like Facebook) to catch corrupt officials? (Insert news clip)

Ano ang opinyon mo sa balitang gagamitin ng bagong administrasyon ang mga social networking sites (tulad ng Facebook) para mahuli ang mga corrupt na opisyal ng gobyerno?

This is absurd. 

Baranggay and SK Election

• How do you feel about the recently concluded Baranggay and SK Election?

Ano ang naramdaman mo sa kakatapos pa lamang na Baranggay at SK Election?

Nothing much really.

• In your opinion, is it still relevant to have SK officials? Why?

Sa iyong palagay, mahalaga pa ba na magkaroon ng mga opisyal ng SK? Bakit?

Nope. What are they doing anyway?

• What are the things that you expect your Baranggay/ SK officials to do in the next 3 years?

Ano ang mga inaasahan mong gagawin ng mga opisyal ng Baranggay/ SK sa sususnod na tatlong taon?

Just better roads. Do that and I'm solved.

• If you can give the country one gift this Christmas, what would it be? Why this?

Kung mabibigyan mo ang ating bansa ng isang regalo ngayong Pasko, ano ito?Bakit ito?

A positive GNP so that we could rise as a powerhouse in Asis bit by bit.

SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND LIFESTYLE TIDBITS

• Did you get to watch the last Kimerald movie, Til My Heartaches End? What did you think about it? Are they still a hot tandem to follow?

Napanuod mo ba ang huling Kimerald movie na Til My Heartaches End? Anong masasabi mo? Patok pa ba ang loveteam nila?

Nope. 

• Who is your current favorite local celebrity? Loveteam? Why?

Sino ang paborito mong celebrity ngayon? Loveteam? Bakit sila?

Celebrity: Derek Ramsay  - he's hot. Enough said.

Loveteam: none

• What can you say about the news that this could be Manny Pacquiao’s last fight?

Ano ang masasabi mo sa balitang maaaring ito na ang huling laban ni Manny Pacquiao?

He should stop already. He's effin' rich, what more does he want?

Promos

• What are the promos that you avail of?

Ano ang mga promos na sinasalihan mo ngayon?

1. Starbucks and CBTL Planners

2. Cash Cash Pinoy 80% off Yoga classes

• Are there promos that you would want this Christmas? How about in the coming year?

Anu-anong  mga promos ang gusto mo ngayong Pasko? Sa darating na taon?

Airline promos!

• What freebies or prizes would you want to get from these promos?

Anu-anong mga freebies o premyo ang gusto mong makuha sa mga promos na ito?

I'm not choosy. I dig anything free.

THINGS THAT CAUGHT MY EYE

• What products and promos did you try recently? This could be anything that you purchased– food, drinks, clothes, gadgets. Tell us all about it. What about them caught your eye?

Ano anong mga produkto o promo ang bago mong nasubukan?Ito ay pwedeng kahit anong nabili mo—pagkain, inumin, damit o gadget. Kwentuhan mo kami tungkol dito. Ano ang mayroon sa kanila na nakapagpasubok sa iyo?

Collecting Starbucks stickers to get a planner.

• What are your favorite products as of now? This could be anything that you have tried/ purchased months (or years) back or just recently– food, drinks, clothes, gadgets . Tell us all about it. What do you like about them that made them one of your favorites?

Ano ang mga paborito mong produkto ngayon? Ito ay pwedeng kahit anong nasubukan o nabili mo ilang buwan (o taon) na ang nakakaraan o bago mo lang nasubukan ngunit nagging paborito mo na—pagkain, inumin, damit or gadget. Kwentuhan mo kami tungkol dito. Ano ang mayroon sa kanila na nakapagpasubok sa iyo?

Human Nature Organic shampoo, conditioner and hair mask. I just want to get rid of chemicals in my hair for a while.

• What TV Commercials caught your eye recently?  Tell us about it. (Describe briefly, what you liked about it, how it made you feel)

Ano anong mga TV Commercials ang napansin mo ngayon ngayon lang? Kwentuhan mo kami tungkol dito (Ilarawan mo kung tungkol saan siya, ano ang nagustuhan mo sa kanya, ano ang naramdaman mo pagkaraan mo itong makita)

• What’s your favorite commercial as of this moment? What do you like about it?

Ano ang paborito mong commercial ngayon? Ano ang nagustuhan mo dito?

Coke Christmas commercials are always a delight to watch. Oh and the Petron Blaze commercial. Brand loyalty :)

Dump Number 3

ALL ABOUT MYSELF
If you were a smell, how would you smell like? If you were a kind of food, what food would you be and how would you taste? If you were a song, who would sing you, where would you be heard?

I would smell a combination of fruity and floral; something light and not irritating to the nose.

I would be chocolate mousse: sweet but sinful.

I would be sang by a rock band and I would be heard on mainstream radio.

What makes you happy? What stresses you?

I get happy with the simplest things: coffee with friends, shots of tequila, shopping, beach trips, surprises etc; when people I care about show appreciation and make me feel that I am loved. 

I get stressed when I get overloaded with work. The guys that I have been with have also stressed me out.

When do you spend time with the family? What do you usually do?

I spend the weekends with my family. If time permits, we go out to eat or watch a movie.

When do you usually spend time with friends? What do you do?

I spend time with friends whenever I want to; weekdays or weekends it does not matter. We either have coffee, go videoke, drink or eat. Whatever we like to do.

Imagine that you are preparing dinner and you can invite 5 people. Who would you invite and why?

1. Derek Ramsay - he's hot. Nuff said.

2. The managers of Forever 21, I would like to enter the business.

3. The EIC of Cosmopolitan Philippines. I would like to contribute.

4. Some friend. Let's make you straight. Sayang ka pare eh.

5. Palitaw boy. Whatever happened to you?!

If you were given the chance to go anywhere, where would you go? How will you go there? Who would be with you? Why will you go there? What is the occasion? Once in your destination, what will you do?

I would love to go on a European trip with my girlfriends on my birthday. We would eat and drink and go shopping.

ME AND MY COMMUNITY
Do you know someone who claims to be a jejemon?
I think I know some.

How would you describe a jejemon?
The jejemon is a new breed of jolog. Basically those who think they are cool, but then that is only true in their world.

What are your thoughts on sex education?
I am all for it. Prents are just in denial but kids nowadays get exposed to sex at an earlier age. They're going to do it anyway so better be safe than sorry.

If you were a parent how would you want your kids exposed to sex education?
Teach them in school. It's the best medium.

TOPIC 3: TALKING ABOUT THE NATION

PNoy for the Pinoys

Ø  Do you update yourself with the current Philippine political happenings?  Could you share recent political news that you know?

Updated ka ba sa mga balita tungkol sa politika ng Pilipinas?  Anu-ano kaya ang mga alam o narinig mong balitang pampulitika?

Not really the last I heard wa sthat MMDA would be active at night as well.

Ø  How do you feel about the recent change in governance?

Ano ang tingin mo sa pagbabago ng gobyerno natin?

I'm optimistic about it. I think it's not hard to be better than the previous government.

Ø  Since the change in governance, what are the changes you have personally experienced?

Mula noong nagpalit ng Administrasyon, ano ang mga pagbabagong personal mong naranasan?

Not so much.

Ø  Since the change in governance, what are the changes in the national level that you are aware of?

Mula noong nagpalit ng Administrasyon, ano ang mga pagbabagong nakita mo sa ating bansa

People are more hopeful and positive.

Ø  Looking at the new Administration, what are the things you expect to happen to you personally in the next 3 months?

Base sa mga naririnig at nalalaman mo tungkol sa bagong Administrasyon, ano kaya ang maaasahan mong mangyayari sa iyo sa darating na 3 buwan?

Nothing actually.

Ø  What are the things you expect to happen to you personally in the next 6 years?

Ano naman ang maaasahan natin sa darating na 6 na taon

Better job with better pay.

Ø  Again, looking at the new Administration, what are the things you expect to happen to the country in the next 3 months?

Base sa mga naririnig at nalalaman mo tungkol sa bagong Administrasyon, ano kaya ang maaasahan nating mangyayari sa darating na 3 buwan?

Better GNP.

Ø  Looking at the new Administration, what are the things you expect to happen to the country in the next 6 years?

Ano naman kaya ang maaasahan nating mangyayari sa bansa sa darating na 6 na taon

Better infrastructures, roads and less corrupt officials.

Ø  Color of Nationalism: If nationalism were a color, what would I be?  What made you choose that color?

Kung ang pagiging maka-Filipino ay isang kulay, anong kulay kaya ito?  Bakit mo pinili ang kulay na iyan?

Red because it's striking.

Ø  Do you think the new government brought out a rise in Filipino nationalism? Why or why not?

Sa tingin mo ba, naitaas ng bagong administrasyon ang pagiging-maka-Filipino ng mga Filipino?

Ø  Thoughts on the SONA:

What do you think about PNoy’s most recent SONA? Do you think his promises are doable?

Ano ang tingin mo sa SONA ni PNoy?  Sa tingin mo ba matutupad ang kanyang mga ipinangako?  Paano mo na sabi iyan?

I didn't watch.

TOPIC 4: ENVIRONMENT NEWS

Rain!  Rain!

Ø  Who are you when it’s raining?  Please tell us a story of one significant event that would describe your habits during the rainy season. Don’t be shy to post pictures!

Sino ka pag tag-ulan?  Pa-kwento naman ng isang karanasan niyo na maglalarawan ng inyong karaniwan gawain tuwing tag-ulan.  Kung maaari,maglagay ng mga pictures!

I am usually seen in flipflops but I still manage to be stylish.

Ø  Do you have things that you look forward to during the rainy season?

May mga inaabangan ka ba ngayong tag-ulan?

Better sleep at night.

Ø  After Ondoy and Basyang, how do you prepare for the rainy season?

Pagkatapos ng Ondoy at Basyang, paano ka naghahanda para sa tag-ulan?

            We stock food inside the house.