Wednesday, June 13, 2012

I Got Accepted!

EMAIL FROM THE WYAAP EMERGING LEADERS CONFERENCE TEAM:

Dear Cervin,


Good Day!

It is our pleasure to inform you that you have been chosen as one of the participants of the1st WYAAP Emerging Leaders Conference. This will be conducted on July 26-28 at The Bayleaf Hotel, Intramuros Manila. Please find attached your formal letter of acceptance. This will provide you details of the modes of payment for the conference fee.

Should you have questions or concerns regarding the event, feel free to email us atwyaap.conference@gmail.com or contact our office at (+632) 9215162.

Thank you. We hope to see you in July!

Regards,
WYAAP Emerging Leaders Conference Team


THE ACCEPTANCE LETTER:


Excited for this!:D

Thursday, June 07, 2012

Long Lost Comfort Food


I cannot wait to text my friends about the special food I ate last tonight but since I do not have load, I hurriedly went back home (I even left my keys on the table) to write about this and post this on my blog today. Induced by the exhausting day in the office, I went again to Adobo Connection to explore other unique food in their menu to comfort my worn-out being. I consider budget for this winding down trip; and I tell you that that restaurant was the perfect home for cost-cutting haggard.

Last night, I tried Adobo Spaghetti and Banana Turon which certainly made me bite my tongue as I swiftly ate, not because I am that hungry but because I did not want my mouth to be emptied for me not to forget the taste. I finished it quick not because they are few; I even thought to give them tip for a delightful dinner (yet I remembered I am saving).

Adobo Spaghetti for 49 pesos only was appetizing. Who would have thought that the scrumptious Filipino food would fit to the taste of Italian pasta? It did not use ordinary white pasta but the likes of an ordinary pansit of the Filipinos. And unlike the ordinary red-sauce spaghetti, that one was a little bit salty. But the crispiness and strong taste of garlics really agree to the salty flavor of the sauce. And of course, the adobo flakes that was scattered on the entire meal gave a somehow crunchy spice to the strands of the pasta. These amused my taste buds which that time is craving for a new palate.

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On the other hand, I had expected an ordinary Banana Turon that time just to conclude my pasta meal. But that 19-peso dessert was not the ordinary “cylindrical crunchy banana in a food wrapper”. It was upgraded similar to an apple pie yet bigger. The special food wrapper of the sliced bananas made the food hot even consumed after the main course. The caramel syrup inside, I guess, remained it hot. I was not sure of the kind of banana used, but more likely it was the usual saging na saba.


Last week, I also tried their Flan Turon and the Fried Adobo Pao. I know these entice you more and I will give a “second to that motion” because I too still want to try those delectable meals.

Flan Turon was only 29 pesos for two pieces. Though it was an ordinary leche flan, I am sure that you would also search for one because it was strangely wrapped in a crispy coating.

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Lastly, the Fried Adobo Pao worth 49 pesos for three pieces already will full your tummy too. Just imagine how delicious it would be making your abobo flakes the filling of your fired siopao. Its being rare and well-combined will surely satisfy you and your friends.

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If you want to experience the same exceptional food trip, good news because Adobo Connection also delivers. Their catchy phone number is “twoanyone” (2121212). Like them on Facebook also! Hope to help those cost-cutting haggard out there! 

Wednesday, June 06, 2012

Just Sent an Application Yesterday!

I am already saving Php. 3, 700 (at this early) for the 1st World Youth Alliance Asia Pacific (WYAAP) Emerging Leaders Conference at The Bayleaf Hotel this coming July 26 to 28. I just sent my application yesterday, (July 5). And hopefully, I will pass it and could save the amount needed before July 6. 

If you have the passion for leadership and wants to have a deeper understanding of issues on sustainable development, I encourage you to join also. See you! *fingers crossed*

Valued from the Underrated

I want to share this treasured 1999 movie entitled “The Color of Paradise” form a very talented and underrated Iranian writer and director, Majid Majidi. Unfortunately, I do not have the copy of the movie yet. But I am starting to like Majid because of his stories turned-to-priceless movies which are really powerful and stunning.

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The Color of Paradise revolves around Mohammed, a blind boy who is released from Tehran's institute for the blind for summer vacation. The boy’s family shamed and treated him as burden. This backgrounds are from this videos, and I don’t want to be spoiled and I know you as well. Hope I could find a copy of this.

On First Post: GET-UP-AND-GO!


Hi, there!

Welcome to my blog entitled ‘Random Helps’. I want to take this nimble because I am in my work and I am a little bit exhausted – I just want to unwind and I see starting posting on my account is that best outlet to do such. Also, I am excited to post “randomly” everything that pops on my mind which hopefully helps you may be by chance too. Well, I want to welcome you first and give you a brief background what are the things you shall expect to read, see, hear, and enjoy on my blog.

From the title itself, you are to anticipate random details considering that this blog belongs to a casual (for me is good) writer. I was encouraged to make a blog primarily because this is an easy access to record ‘life’ aside from your daily journal. But of course identifying topic or theme for your blog is a thought-provoking one (I cannot sleep, stays long inside the bathroom, and bumps to light posts while brain writing).

Actually, one thing was only considered as I think of the theme (but I haggle much for this); and that’s “I want my blog to be helpful”. But helpful in what way – I do not know. The fact that I like volunteering – I actually dream of becoming a UN volunteer – might have triggered me of choosing this kind of theme.  

Now, let’s leave it to the history and go back to the topic. Mainly, you are to expect basic things that can help you in your daily life. These could be movies or videos, songs, photos, books, articles, tips, links, etc. Other than that, I think the most exciting (hopefully not just for me) part of my blog are posts I might share in connection to things I do to help people. With any luck, and the luxury of time, I want to share blessings to people who deserve support. Hang on how I would uniquely share and lead you to stories of ‘real life’! God bless.:D