Gusto niyo tumawa?

Courtesy of Ja. We laughed the whole night last night watching this. (Tuwang tuwa ang mga koreano) lol.


Reminds me of Luningning (Wowowee)





Rain, please leave it to Usher. OKAAAY?



Yes I am a fan of Usher.

Look what I found. lookie lookie

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Which is the cutest? I was born with that nose na talaga. whew.

Man Boobs = Moobs

By Finlo Rohrer

BBC News Magazine

The number of men having breast reduction operations in the UK is rising dramatically, but is this really the result of the media spotlighting the physical flaws of male celebrities?

This is an era when glossy magazines and tabloids delight in the most minor flaw of the female celebrity.

The actress with bags under her eyes, the singer with an untrimmed armpit, the model with a sweat patch, all are presented blinking in the paparazzo's flashbulb as their imperfections are chronicled.

All are highlighted with red circles and magnification. And the same process has been applied to male celebrities in recent years.

EXCESSIVE MALE BREASTS Pubertal gynaecomastia, common in boys, sees breast tissue grow due to hormonal imbalance In most boys it disappears by end of puberty Breast growth can be side effect of drugs used to suppress prostate cancer Can be caused by genetic condition like Klinefelter's Syndrome Other causes include: Obesity Anabolic steroid use

When both the then Prime Minister Tony Blair and leader of the opposition David Cameron were pictured enjoying the sun in the summer of 2006, newspapers from tabloid to broadsheet passed comment on their "moobs".

Every man has breast tissue, but some have excessive breasts. This ranges from classical cases of gynaecomastia, prompted by a range of causes, to breasts enlarged entirely by deposits of fat over the pectoral muscles. But whatever the cause British men seem to be increasingly concerned over the state of their chests.

The latest figures from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (Baaps) seem to bear out this obsession.

Surgeons carried out 323 male breast reduction procedures in 2008, up a staggering 44% from 2007.

It would be easy to assume that the UK is a nation where men are rapidly becoming more obese, and they are taking a surgical shortcut to get rid of male breasts that are merely deposits of fat on top of their pectoral muscles.

Simon Cowell was mercilessly ribbed for his physique, but has since embarked on a fitness regime

But this is not the full picture says consultant plastic surgeon and Baaps member Dalia Nield.

She concedes that anything up to a third of the men seeking breast reductions are simply obese. But she says the rest of the rising numbers of operations are people who are suffering gynaecomastia - excessive breasts - caused by other factors, such as a hormonal imbalance.

Among these, a common type is pubertal gynaecomastia, where boys develop the excessive breast tissue during adolescence.

"Many of those young men if they don't have a very marked gynaecomastia they don't necessarily seek help," says Ms Nield. "But I see many of these pubertal cases later in life when they put on weight and it becomes more obvious."

Genetic disorders like Klinefelter's Syndrome - having an extra "X" chromosome - also account for some cases, and there are a rising number of men suffering from excessive breast tissue as a side effect of drugs prescribed for prostate cancer. Treatment of this type of cancer has improved in recent years, says Mrs Nield, leading to more cases.

But how can one explain the dramatic upwards trajectory for male breast reduction procedures? In 2005, only 22 were performed.

'Tremendous distress'

Mrs Nield suggests that much of the increase may be due to the media publicising the surgery option.

Many of those pieces mocking the imperfections of the middle-aged celebrity also contain a factbox that talks about non-obesity gynaecomastia and explains that surgery is an option.

MOOBS: THE ETYMOLOGY Portmanteau word of "man" and "boobs" First reference in UK newspaper in June 2004 Satirical website manboobs.co.uk domain name registered in January 2003 Term assumed to be of US origin

The effect, Mrs Nield suggests, is that men who might have been suffering in silence for years, realise they are not alone and are spurred on to seek out surgery.

"It is a cause of tremendous distress," says the surgeon.

And there is no doubting that the last few years have seen an increasing attention to this particular physical flaw.

A search of the LexisNexis newspaper databases suggests the word made its debut in a British newspaper in June 2004. Since then it has been used 161 times. There have been more than 350 references to "man boobs" over the same period. "Moobs" clocks up 281,000 hits on Google.

Kerri McPherson, a chartered health psychologist at Glasgow Caledonian University and a member of the men's health group, Scotland, is an expert on male body image.

"I would argue that what the media is really discussing is just representing the growing concerns of everyday men. This concern has always been there but they have not been able to articulate it."

And it could be argued that media mockery reinforces the negative body image of the excessive male breast sufferer, it also might free some from isolation and paranoia that they could have been burdened with a decade ago.

John McCririck was also mocked after appearing on Celebrity Big Brother

The presentation of "moobs" as something suffered by a slew of male celebrities might make life easier for the ordinary bloke sitting in a pub discussing his problem with his mates.

"More and more people are being given a language to talk about concerns about their body," says Dr McPherson.

"Particularly with what is a very feminine [characteristic] if a man was talking about [having] breasts [decades ago] they would have been a source of ridicule."

Paula Singleton, a researcher in the health faculty at Leeds Metropolitan University, is doing a PhD on the attitudes shown by men planning to have breast reduction surgery, entitled "Bruises heal but moobs last forever - men's account of cosmetic surgery for gynaecomastia."

"It seems like you can hardly turn on the telly and open a newspaper without it being mentioned," she says.

SHOWING SOME FRONT Friends, 1997. Chandler tries to cancel his gym membership Ross: Whoa-whoa-whoa, hey! Now remember what we talked about, you gotta be strong. Chandler: Yes. (In a stronger voice) Yes! Ross: One more time, "Hey, don't you want a washboard stomach and rock hard pecs?" Chandler: No! I want a flabby gut and saggy man breasts! Seinfeld, 1995. George is upset after seeing his dad's moobs Jerry: So what? A lot of older men have that Kramer: No, not these. These were real hooters. George: I was throwing up all night. It was like my own personal Crying Game. Kramer: Well, maybe you're gonna get 'em too, George. George: Yeah, that's right. What if it's a genetic thing, like father like son?

"[Those planning surgery] described feelings of shame, anxiety and embarrassment. They had suffered everything from being shouted at from a bus to teasing from work colleagues… doctors smirking and laughing at them and saying 'get down the gym'."

Of course, it would be wrong to group men with excessive breasts into justifiable "moobs" - ie a hormonal, chemical or genetic cause - and unjustifiable "moobs" - those caused primarily by obesity.

Both sets of men may be suffering psychologically at a time when the male body is under increasing scrutiny.

In the academic world, most of the theorising about body image has traditionally been about women, but now researchers are starting to look at changing attitudes among men.

"Men are starting to feel those appearance pressures more and more," says Ms Singleton.

And this growing body consciousness could lead to more men making their way through the surgeon's doors.

Ang haba ng article!

May naalala ako!

Who wouldn't want those man boobs diba? Ang swerte ni Angelica. Yun lang. And yes, the one in the second photo is Obama.

lol. :)

Source: BBC NEWS

Nice

Sorry people, Tshirt weather here in the third brown world!!!! Lol..

Still my favorite fasyon blog. :)

Source: The Sartorialist

Ganon?

Chinese teen kills self when blind date turns ugly -- report

Agence France-Presse
First Posted 16:39:00 01/05/2007

Filed Under: Internet, Social Issues

BEIJING -- A 17-year-old boy in northeastern China was so disappointed with the looks of a woman he met over the Internet that he hanged himself after seeing her face-to-face, state media reported Friday.

The unnamed teenager first contacted the woman -- known by her chat moniker "Qunjiaofeiyang", or "Flying Skirt" -- using the popular Chinese online messaging software QQ, Xinhua news agency said.

The girl described herself as a beautiful 19-year-old and the pair chatted on the Web for weeks before arranging a December 26 rendezvous in the nearby city of Mudanjiang, in far northeastern Heilongjiang province.

The boy arrived to discover the woman far less attractive than advertised and 10 years older than him, Xinhua said.

The boy immediately returned home, lost his appetite, and four days later hanged himself from a tree.

Source: Inquirer

Comment: Ganon ba siya kapanget? Bow

Joyeux anniversaire Ja!

It's my sister's 20th!

Happy Birthday Heather Jazmine :)

Please greet her kind readers!

Love love,
me

What I learned the past week

1. Nipple tape is painful. I first used it during the prenup shoot and due to cost cutting, I bought the one from Watson's and not from Bench (cheaper by 50 pesos). It was so sticky that I felt my tits were ready to come off together with the nipple tape.

2. Kissing scene of KC and Richard in their new movie was a VERY BIG DEAL to the media. Remember the kissing video of Richard and Ann Curtis before and Billy Crawford telling the media that KC is a good kisser. So I don't see any point why Saksi will allot 5 minutes of their airing time just to interview KC and Richard regarding the controversial kissing scene they had. It's not as if they haven't kissed anybody noh.

3. Wedding preparation is stressful and expensive.

4. Laboratories and tests I had to undergo are expensive too. (Not all tests are covered by Maxicare. Putangina.)

5. Ube Tikoy from Eng Bee Tin is good.

6. Somebody really irritates me in the office and I hate the mere sight of him/her.

7. I am several weeks pregnant. No heartbeat yet.

Love love,
me

This is it.

So after talking to 3 doctors, 1 female, 1 male and 1 gay
after gathering three common opinions we were left with no choice but to try and have a kid ASAP.

Fred suddenly proposed inside the hospital and asked me "Why don't we get married?".
(He has popped the question for a LOT of times already but all he got were vague answers from me like we're not financially stable yet, I still want to see the world yadidayada). He didn't have THE ring yet that time

We have been talking about marriage for more than a year and I promised him that I'll be ready in two years.

This time I said yes.

This was January 6 2009.

January 7, I found myself booking the venue, looking for the flowers and the design of the gown and all those white shit.

January 8 we had set the date.

January 11, we went to Binondo to look for our wedding rings. The same day he proposed again and gave me the engagement ring. He proposed at Jollibee Carriedo. (Ok, you can laugh).

It will be a very solemn garden wedding and only around 60-80 people will be there.


Yes, I will be posting the pre nuptial pictures. Thanks Yaparazzi.

No, I will not be showing you my gown.

Yes, we are trying to make a baby since last last week.

Comments, Wishes, Prayers and (ym status) all you want! :)

For weeks

I've been going to different hospitals because of some serious health problems.

They found a cyst in my right ovary that if it will be removed, I will have a bigger chance of being sterile. Ergo, I might not be able to have a kid.

Not forgetting my hormonal thyroid problems that will make pregnancy more difficult if I get pregnant old. By old, meaning 27 and up.

I'm under medication to control my thyroid problems. I easily get tired. I easily get stressed out plus pissing me off is really really a bad idea. (I hope you are reading this).

I need prayers right now. But amidst all these I have good news but will be posted later on.

Keep smiling, kids.

Potchi

I have finished 5 small packs of potchi since this morning.

Yay.

Feel na feel ni kuya.

This made my day. Thanks Fred. :)



Ok, comments are welcome. :P

Bookmarks

What links have I bookmarked in my laptop?

BBC News.
Perez Hilton
Chuvaness
Toxic Disco Boy
Economist
The Sartorialist
Chicken Mafia
Atheista
Racso Ledger
Misterhubs
PEP
Inquirer
People
Our Awesome Planet

These depict my interests eh? Also these make me not stupid and not naive :)

What do you read? Gimme links of good reads :)

Kisses,
Me

I think

I deserve a matcha latte.

:)

Must take up swimming lessons fast

Your dream job and my dream job.

How to land dream island job

The view on the way to work is one of the perks of the job

It's being billed as "the best job in the world" - six months working as a "caretaker" on Hamilton Island in Australia's Great Barrier Reef. But with competition for the post sure to be cut-throat, how can you make your application stand out?

As winter gloom settles in across the UK, Tourism Queensland has cannily cast a wide net in its search for someone to take the caretaker job. The indigo skies and rolling golden sandy beaches of Hamilton Island couldn't look more appealing to your average Briton at the moment. As if these weren't enough, the job comes with a pay packet of nearly £70,000 and a rent-free three-bedroom villa, complete with pool.

In return, the successful applicant will be expected to spend the six-month contract exploring the idyllic surroundings, filing weekly blog, photo diary and video updates and conducting "ongoing media interviews".

A geography background, any experience of wildlife management, a role as a forest warden, some kind of outdoor role involved in monitoring and observing - that's going to put you ahead of 75% of the other applicants Corrine Mills, HR adviser

Interested? The first step in securing this role is to send a 60-second video application explaining why you are the ideal person for it. But what do you need to do, and to emphasise, to put your application near the top of the pile?

1. Get the basics things right
"It sounds pretty mundane but make sure you send the video in the right format," says Corinne Mills, HR adviser for monster.co.uk. She says there's a small but growing trend for applications to be submitted by video.

"They are going to be absolutely inundated, and if they can't see what you send them your application will go straight in the bin."

2. Make the video as strong as possible
If you don't already have a camcorder you will need to invest in one, rehearse like crazy, memorise a script - don't read from one! - and make sure the finished product is perfect.

"If it's too dark you can look a bit sinister," says Mills. "So make sure there is lots of bright light. Look directly at the camera and hold imaginary eye contact. The eyes have to be absolutely focused. "Relax, don't fidget, speak slowly, make sure you are very focused and have good arguments. The great thing about video is you can keep doing it until it's absolutely right."

3. Demonstrate a spirit of adventure
You are going to be sent to one of the most idyllic corners of the world. Few people will be able to call on first-hand knowledge of the region so it's a question of being enthusiastic about where you have been and what you have done.

A thirst for the outdoors is clearly important, but what have you done that can give your application a unique flavour?

4. Mention all your relevant experience
To get yourself onto the shortlist of 11 candidates - all of whom get flown out to Hamilton Island for the final interview - you will need to demonstrate more than strong presenting skills.

"If you have any scuba-diving qualifications, mention them. Think hard about what you have done in the past and how they might help you," says Mills.

"A geography background, any experience of wildlife management, a role as a forest warden, some kind of outdoor role involved in monitoring and observing - that's going to put you ahead of 75% of the other applicants."

The balcony where you could be having your breakfast every morning

5. Know your marine wildlife
With 2,900 individual reefs comprising the world's largest coral reef system, and 900 islands, the area is a haven wildlife. If you are not an expert on the myriad of species you will feast your eyes on in coastal Queensland, then it's worth getting a working knowledge - spend some time at the library or learning about it on Wikipedia.

Then you can tell your prospective employer how keen you are to see the possums, migrating whales and anything else you've learnt about during your studies.

6. Show your genuine love of animals and the outdoors
Instead of getting a friend to film you in a dreary indoor room with a blank wall behind you, adopt a more creative approach.

"Go to your local park or local wildlife centre, they will want to see your style," explains Mills.

7. Enhance your application
You only have 60 seconds to impress and you might find that's not nearly enough time. If you have experience of writing and blogging - or professional photography - mention a website where your material has been published.

"If you are a performer or a TV presenter there will already be videos of you out there," adds Mills. "Then you can add: 'If you want to see more of me in action, go to this website.' "

Scuba-diving and snorkelling are some of the few skills required

8. Balance the "fun factor" with a more serious side
"Remember you need to speak in a business-appropriate way," says Mills. "You can certainly make it fun, and they will be looking for enthusiasm.

"But remember the serious side. Are you someone they can trust? You need to be seen to be reliable and a safe pair of hands. You need to balance a lively communication style with coming across as really responsible."

9. Don't waste money on a course
There are plenty of one and two-day courses out there which cover most aspects of the writing, blogging and video side of this role. But they aren't cheap and Mills says you might be wasting your time anyway.

"Bear in mind that with this particular job, with the huge competition and the deadline factor [applications close on 22 February], you would probably not have time to get yourself on a course," she says.

"But if you see a role for yourself in this sort of field in the future, then by all means do some training and get yourself some experience."

10. Are you sure you're the right person?
It sounds ideal, but is it really for you? The job starts on 1 July and lasts until the end of the year, with no days off to fly home for your parents' silver wedding anniversary.

Hamilton Island has an airport and a population of 5,000 but you may still get homesick, particularly if you are on your own. You will get a three-bedroom home to live in rent free, so the temptation to bring along family members or a partner is there - but they must be flown out at your expense. And besides, the start date coincides with the beginning of the British summer... and the start of the Australian winter.

OMG.


BBC News

here we go again

My blog is a personal space and is read by a lot of people. Thank you!

I hate it when people think that the subject is about them. If you are that affected, stop reading this space. ITS MINE. ALL MINE.

Btw, my gladiator post was a general one. I didn't know you are wearing one right now. Gee.

And sorry kung maitim ang paa ko ha! Sorry, I wasn't born fair and mestiza kasi eh. I go to the beach and I travel kaya ganun. Sunburn ang tawag dun.

:)


Ay! Bawal pala ako mastress. hahaha

GLADIATORS?

Nuff na. These sandals are SOOO out of the season already.

SM has these. Tiangges have these. You can find these everywhere.

So if you own a pair or two and still using them, for heaven's sake keep those na.

OA na people.

I still find flat strappy sandals nice though. (Read: Grendha)

Yun lang.

Update

I've been a very busy girl lately. Don't worry I am still alive. :)

I wanted to do so many things but I haven't found time for myself lately.

I've been busy with work, going to the hospital, running after doctors (they're always late), preparing important stuff for a very important event. I haven't bought anything for myself since the start of the year.

I haven't had cheesecake nor lemon squares. I am not allowed to drink tea or coffee. I am not allowed to eat all the stuff I used to love. I cannot buy cheetos nor pringles. shit.

Life is tough.

I'm still updated though. I know the KHO and Belo breakup. I know the new movie of Piolo and Angel. I know that Angel and Luis are together. I know that Gaza has been bombarded by Israeli attacks for weeks now. I've watched the Golden Globes and saw beautiful dresses. I've also watched Titanic at Star Movies twice this week.

Anyway, I cannot really think of anything to write right now.

:)

I told you I want to watch the Coldplay concert

Death and All his Friends.

All winter
We got carried
Oh
Way over on the rooftops
Let's get married
All summer we just hurried
So come over
Just be patient
And don't worry
So come over
Just be patient
And don't worry

So come over
Just be patient
And don't worry
And don't worry

No I don't wanna battle
From beginning to end
I don't wanna cycle
Recycle revenge
I don't wanna follow
Death and all his friends

No I don't wanna battle
From beginning to end
I don't wanna cycle
Recycle revenge
I don't wanna follow
Death and all of his friends

Yaparazzi

Thank you sa discounts!

:)

See you next week.

cluttered

I just finished watching Titanic shown in Star Movies for the nth time.

That movie never fails to make me cry eh?

Anyway, I'm back and I've got big news to spill.

Not now though.

Quote of the day:

"Naglaro ako sa apoy at napaso ako" - Hayden Kho

Couldn't stop laughing when I read that at pep.

sushal.

cluttered

I just finished watching Titanic shown in Star Movies for the nth time.

That movie never fails to make me cry eh?

Anyway, I'm back and I've got big news to spill.

Not now though.

Quote of the day:

"Naglaro ako sa apoy at napaso ako" - Hayden Kho

Couldn't stop laughing when I read that at pep.

Gago eh.

What a way to start the year

My emotional maturity is being tested right now.

Details? I am not at liberty to tell you.

Let's just put it this way: I am just not physically well.

I need your prayers.

I might not blog for a few days but I know you'll be there.


Keep smiling, kids!

OMG

Coldplay will be in Tokyo this February.

You see, I only have a few artists whom I will really pay big amount of pesoses just to watch them perform live.

Chris Brown is definitely not one of them. I watched the concert in Macau due to the following reasons:

1.) I want to go back there.
2.) It was such a big deal here in Manila to watch him.
3.) Lastly, I wanted to experience watching at the Venetian.

I'm not THAT of a fan.

But if the following artists will come over, I would eat eggs and sardines every single day and wouldn't buy anything for myself just to be able to get front row tickets.

1.) Coldplay
2.) Usher
3.) Dave Matthews Band
4.) Sting

I let Sting pass in Hong Kong, simply because it was expensive and it was too late for me to fix my schedule.

I haven't heard any news of DMB and Usher being around Asia Pacific.

As I was looking at the Coldplay's website, I learned that they will be in Japan this February!

OMG. OMG and OMG! Ja is checking Cebu Pacific right now for ticket costs.

Double click for a larger view.

Anyway, I am wondering if they have fans in Japan? Because the last time Ja checked, the Mariah song that her Japanese friend knows is Hero.

I wish they should have planned to come here instead!

I am praying the tickets are not that expensive so Ja and I could go. Oh well.

I just promised myself 24 hours ago that I am gonna save. 24 hours later, I'm checking plane tickets to Japan.

I remember last June when I was in LA I was checking out their website if they'll be around California then. Sadly, they had a concert in July. CRAP.