Movies: Dorian Gray

In the office doing nothing, while waiting for calls we decided to watch Dorian Gray.

A naïve young man. A lovelorn artist. A corruptible Lord. A deal with the Devil. It all paints a dark picture of a Victorian London and how the rich and infamous party at their peril. Here, the telling of time and its consequence of experience for life's treasures' takes its toll on the body, mind and soul. The haunting and bleak tale of power, greed, vanity and inevitable self-destruction is ever present amongst the deceit, opium dens and sin.

Fresh-faced and innocent, Dorian Gray arrives in London to move into the house he has inherited. Almost immediately he falls under the influence of amoral and calculating Lord Henry Wotton, leading to a life of increasing debauchery and even violence. Through many years Gray stays as young-looking as ever, while a portrait painted when he arrived grows old, reflecting his increasing excesses. Eventually the picture, now secreted in his attic, becomes almost hideous to behold. When true love finally enters his life he realises he must guard his secret at all costs.

There She Goes

It was late night on the 22nd of January (this year) when she finally joined the Lord up above; my grandmother was 90 years old and happy when she'd decided to be with our Creator.

I love you lola!

Blessed

I was able to talk to my grandma earlier over the phone; she wasn't talking back though. I've told her again that if she needs to go now it'll be OK for me. We can take of ourselves already. GOD and my mother, maybe, is waiting for her.

Grandma has been with us ever since my parents got married. She'd been taking care of us for the rest of our lives.She, maybe, had done more than what other grandmothers could do; there are a lot of things she did that it would make a book.

As I was talking to her earlier I felt that she wants to talk to me. My sister, who was holding the phone, told me that grandma is trying to open her mouth to say somethings, she was even trying to move her fingers; I cried knowing that. My siblings and our relatives had even talked to her; they had given her their blessings; but grandma seems to be still fighting for her life. Maybe she doesn't want to leave us yet knowing that she had been telling me before that if she'll meet death she preferred to be buried in her native land, Pantikian (Balbalan). Was it too early to tell?

I love her so much...

As I'm making this post I'm holding my tears from flowing, I'm trying to compose myself and not to over react to what's happening in the province as of the moment. Even though how much I try to hide my sadness my heart can never do, it's hurting.

Today is the 6th-year death anniversary of my beloved mother, I've missed her so much. But that's not what is making me so sad right now. It's the situation where my family's at right now; especially my grandmother who is very much sick and dying.

My grandma, Carmen Lucob, is 90 years old now. She had been strong for the past 89 years of her life, not until for the past few months when her sickness begun to show itself, overcoming the strength of my lola; she couldn't hide it anymore though she's fighting for it. The major diagnosis that her doctors had informed us is that she is suffering from congestive heart failure. Her heart is having difficulty pumping blood to her system.

I was informed by my sister earlier that my grandma's been breathing slow already. She cannot talk. She can hardly mover her body. She can hardly see for her eyes had bulged. She's in vain.

I told them to pray. God that holds her life; if He wills for it, there's nothing we can do. I thought, whatever happens to her God will always be there. My mother, her own daughter, will also be there.

The Lord knows what's best for my grandma, what's best for us.

I love her so much that it makes me sad knowing how she is. I love her so much that as much as possible I don't want her to leave the world. I love her so much that I would definitely take responsibility of having the burden of her sickness, exchange places with her. I lover so much that I want her to be happy forever.

She loves us too, so much.

My Own Scandals (Not a Writer|Not a Blogger)

My other blog entitled Not a Writer|Not a Blogger is now called My Own Scandals. Look for new articles that could feed your mind. Enjoy!

iKALINGA Shirts on Kalinga Day

Earlier this morning I've been thinking if I'm going to push thru my plans of selling iKALINGA shirts this coming Ullalim Festival (Kalinga Day); what was holding my decision to do so was the approval of my requested vacation leaves (VL). Sigh. It's really hard for us, here in the office, to get our VLs approved these days.

After some 'random thoughts' I have decided (100%) to sell those iKALINGA shirts; anyways there is already a trade-booth reserved for us. That's the good thing.

Anyone interested to order the iKALINGA shirt you can message me here, eMail me (julzryu@yahoo.com), or text me (09197197606) for details. Thank you.

Kalinga Day Celebration v2

The Ullalim Festival (Kalinga Day) would be less than 30 days from now. I'm somewhat excited to be a part of it after a long time. I'm still hoping that my vacation leave would be approved. Sigh.

I want to watch the different Kalinga sub-tribes show their performances. The "sound of the gong"! Whew! It's been a long time since I last saw a sub-tribe perform that. Hopefully I can perform too; the last time I played the gong was about 6 years ago.

Kalinga, my beloved homeland, see you soon.

Kalinga Day Celebration

The Kalinga Foundation Day (Ullalim Festival) is again approaching, it would happen this coming February and I'm excited to attend the celebration along with the iKalingas (and with the other tribes).

The last time I was not able to attend the Ullalim Festival due to my schedule, hopefully this time my filed vacation leaves would be approved. I have plans also to join the trade fair and sell my own merchandise (t-shirts and modern bongors). Watch out!

KOJIC Acid Soap (for sale)

Kojic Acid Soap was formulated with pure kojic acid and was discovered in Japan in1989. This soap was successfully used to lighten and whiten skin discoloration and whiten dark spots, giving you a fairer and younger looking skin. [It has been proven to be one of the best effective skin bleaching / lightening / whitening soaps because of the added potency of the kojic acid.]

It penetrates upper skin layers to inhibit the formation of pigments. The upper layer is lightened, while the deeper layers remain discolored. Exposure to sunlight brings the deep layered colors to the surface. Usually the effect produced by kojic acid lasts as long as the soap is being used regularly.

DIRECTIONS:
Use Kojic Acid soap all over the body while having shower or bath. Lather it well for about 2-3minutes. If your skin is really sensitive, use no more than 3x a week at first, then see if you can handle more frequent usage.

If you want to apply this on your face, check first for skin sensitivity. Massage gently. Rinse well and towel dry.

Prices (Wholesale/Retail)

P70 - 1-10pcs(minimum)
P65 - 25pcs(minimum)
P50 - 50pcs(minimum)

For Orders

You can email me at julzryu@yahoo.com and indicate you information [Full name, address, contact number] and your order.

You can also contact me at my mobile #s +639197197606 or +639279038336 for faster transaction.

NOTE:
* Air21 and LBC will be used for shipment.
* Shipment cost will be shouldered by the buyer.
* Meet-up areas: Welcome Rotonda, Sampaloc / Ortigas Center (Emerald Ave.)
* Payments will be through BDO, Smart Money or LBC [PayPal coming soon].
* Cash payment for meet-ups.


Please call or text me for negotiations. Please check KOJIC Soap Online Store for additional info.

KOJIC Acid Soap Online [banner]

Here is the beta banner of an online store for Kojic Acid Soap (and etc.) that I'm working on right now.

Streamers full of faces anyone?

I really don't like seeing streamers showing a person's face more visible than that what it is really for. They are all around the metro, and recently I observed that they are also present in the provinces. Well, of course now that we are near the 2010 elections it is but normal to see the posters, billboards and streamers of those political-aspirants running for office. But how about a poster(or streamer) that is supposed to be for the March Fire Prevention Month but 90% of the poster is the face of the person who is supposedly the one 'promoting' such 'activity'? Most, if not all, of these people are politicians. Come on! Spread the message not your face!

When I went home to the province (Kalinga) I noticed these streamers all around and most of them is to greet everybody a "Merry Christmas", "Happy New Year", or "Happy Holidays"; but again the message occupied only a part of the poster/streamer, all faces! Also, I noticed these two 'T-frame' posts in Bulanao and both have different streamers hanging; I wasn't able to help myself but react about it. Are those posts really for streamers of these political-aspirants? I thought they are for welcoming people. Please, it's not god to the eye to see those hanging streamers especially if they are on the middle of the highway. Try to put something better in there, something that would make us proud.

Blogging Mode

Just arrived this morning from the province, had my New Year celebration there with my family and also with Kim and her family. 4 days of 'vacation' in my beloved Kalinga is just short, very short, I wish it could be longer.

Anyways, Happy New Year to everybody and I hope you had enjoyed 2009 as we start 2010. Also, I'm back on my blogging and money-making mode.