I pray for the Philippines.

It's been raining these past few days already, sad to think that we are again experiencing what had happened during typhoon Ondoy a couple of years back. coming from work yesterday morning made me remember what I've been through during Ondoy times, walking in flooded streets to our house, the only difference is I was still in college during that time, and now that I am already working, it happened again. 

Nevertheless, I am still very lucky to be included to the those people who are safe, event though we also did experienced bit flood inside home, it's not exaggerated, and while many of us are safe staying indoors, there are still many people who are still struggling with the flood and heavy rainfall, it just breaks my heart to watch the news on TV, seeing people who were stranded somewhere outside, families who were stucked in their home with no food and water, people who were already staying on the roof of their houses. I'm a bit sad that I can't do anything to help at the moment because though how much I wanted volunteer, I can't go outdoors because of the intense rain and flood 

All I can guarantee is I'm giving my 100% prayers for every individual most especially to our brave rescuers who continues to save people's lives despite of this tragic situation. I'm also online almost the whole day, RT-ing tweets for the rescue operations so that somehow these voices can be heard, I know a lot of people who are also doing the same thing, helping in any little way they can. 

To my fellow Filipinos, We are all in this together. Prayers will always be our strongest weapons. 

We can get through this, hand in hand. 

Here are list of emergency hotlines that you can contact: 

NDRRMC - National Disaster Risk Reduction and Mangement Council
Hotline: (02) 911-1406, (02) 912-2665
MMDA - Metro Manila Development Authority
Hotline: 136
DPWH - Department of Public Works and Highway
Hotline: (02) 304-3713
DOTC - Department of Transportation and Communication
Hotline: 7890, (0918) 884-8484
Philippine Red Cross
Hotline: 143, (02) 911-1876

Here's the link on how you can donate through REDCROSS Philippines:
http://www.redcross.org.ph/donate

Link to evacuation centers and relief operation centers:
http://www.rappler.com/nation/special-coverage/weather-alert/9981-list-evacuation-centers,-relief-operations-in-metro-manila

Hope this helps.
Hang on there, there will be rescues coming your way.

Keep safe everyone, keep on praying!!!

Thank you.

Much love,
CLARIBEL :)

Claribel's movie review: STEP UP 4 Revolution

Genuine, exciting and fierce, this is how I describe the latest movie dance sequel, "STEP UP 4 Revolution". As a huge follower of the said sequel I was impressed of how the movie went, It was jam-packed with the "dopest" dance routines and production concept, they truly set the bar high on on this movie, although to be honest, there are hip-hop routines that are just the same level with the the last three sequels, I was surprised of how they were able to put a twist on it, every dance scenes has that unique concept, something that you have never seen before with the previous three. 

They also put a huge highlight on contemporary dance so audience will not be fed up with too much hip-hop and I must say the female main cast of the movie Kathryn Mccormick who plays Emily was able to perform her role as contemporary dancer did perform fabulously on her role. Same thing with Ryan Guzman who plays Sean, the main male cast of the movie who was also amazing on his dance moves and how he deliver his part, not to mention this was his very first big screen appearance. and as love interest on the film, they have chemistry together and both stars are two good-looking people. 

Anyway, aside from of course, the dancing and the main casts, I also notice that the story on this one was a little bit different, still with a twist, I am comparing this with the rest of the sequels which usually the story revolves around a group of dancers who wants to be well known by competing with other several dance groups as well, but in Step Up 4 revolution, the dancers were like the mysterious types who wanted to introduce how good they dance first before revealing who they really are and at the end, they realize that dancing can actually save people's lives, in short, this is now dancing with a purpose. 

Last thing, if you have watched all three previous sequels, you'll notice that the dancing on the end part were really the important and main highlight of the movie and I must say, this latest sequel got the best dance ending. Now, I don't wanna spoil too much information so you gotta watch the movie if you wanna know what's in store for you.

For people who loves dancing, wants to learn how to dance, frustrated dancers and who were already established dancers... I strongly recommend the movie!!! :) dropped by theaters to watch it and lemme' know what you think!!! ;)

xoxo,

Claribel <3 nbsp="nbsp" p="p">

Plutus in Pansol!

On my previous post, I mentioned that I will be updating on our next trip in Laguna. and as a promise, here it is!!! :) hmmm. I don't really know what else more to share, but every time I am with these people on a trip, I never had a dull moment. 

We left Makati at around 3 in the afternoon and arrived in Pansol, Laguna at around 5pm. and as usual, we were all noisy and laughing throughout the whole ride! (whats new? lol) We rent a house with a private pool, this was not so new for the other teammates because it's the same place they went two years ago, some of us were not with the team yet. hehehe. we had unlimited videoke, unlimited swimming, and delicious food, as always! sinigang, adobo, sinangag, hotdog, ginisang sardinas, inihaw na tilapia and liempo for our overnight stay.... there are a lot of other things that happened that night and 'm sorry because I can't share everything that had happened, we all have that reminder that "What happens in Laguna, stays in laguna" so since that was only overnight, we did make the most out of it!!! and just so you know, IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST DAYS OF OUR OUTINGS!!! Hell to the yeahhh!! :)))))

Again, in moments like these, I never forget to bring my camera. LOL. here are some pictures!! :D

Lalaloloooooooveeee!!! :)

TEAM PLUTUS 2012

06/30 - 07/01

Plutus in Batangas!

Since the team was planning to have an outing again and since it was fiest in Matinggain Lemery Batangas, we were invited by Chad (Teammate) to come to their place in Batangas for the Fiesta! It was two nights pig-out! like literally, we had a lot of food for our two days stay c/o Chad's titas and titos! :) We also had unlimited Wi-fi and Videoke, we almost sang the whole song book, Hahaha. I kid!!! :p  We also went to the beach resort nearby on the second day. It was a lot of fun.

To add to what I'm sharing now, while we were in Batangas for two days, we didn't have any idea that it will be our last outing as an official team because when we got back, we found out that our team was already disperesed! at first, it was really hard to accept what happened especially those who where with the team from the beginning, just like me, I've been with Plutus for almost a year since I got hired so It was hard for my part when I heard the news, also with my teammates who've been there more than a year! but eventually we realized that things happens for a reason. We accepted and moved forward! but of course, it doesn't stop us to still have team outings as a Team Plutus!! :)) infact, our latest trip will be tomorrow in Laguna!! Yay! I'll be updating about it soon. :) 

Here are some pictures in Batangas from my camera. :) 

NEXT BONDING NA PLUTUS!!!!!! :)

<3 <3 <3

Thoughts about clubbing.

I'm back everybody! It's been a while since I last updated my blog. been busy with work as usual because I need to really focus on my job coz it's not that easy. Hehe. But despite of being busy at work, I still find time for myself, I go out and have a date with myself, I have coffee, I eat, shop a little and even watch a movie, and yes, even when I'm alone. If other people can't do it, I've done it a lot of times! LOL and it's also a best way for me to have a moment of my own, a moment to think of things I need to do, my priorities and my goals this year.

Anyway, with regards to finding time for myself, aside from going to the mall and watch a movie, one thing I love to do is go clubbing" of course this is not the typical beer house thing, okay? Haha. these are night-parties within the metro and I know most of you who are on my generation and even the new one can relate to me, I KNOW YOU DO. HAHA

For parents, clubbing or during their years they call it "disco" sounds like you'll be staying up late 'til the morning, you'll drink alcohol 'til you get so drunk and worst, you'll make out with a stranger that you just met on that same night, so most of the parents don't allow their kids to go clubbing because of those kinds of reasons.

For most of us, we think of clubbing as one way for us to really have a good time! don't you agree? Strobe lights, good music and that awesome dance floor for you to work those dance skills.
As for me, whenever I go clubbing, I don't really drink that much, I'm more concern of dancing because If I wanna drink, I should have go to somewhere I can sit down, drink and talk, somewhere like Central or Tides. So whenever I go to clubs, I make sure that I also bring great people who can join the dance floor with me so we can just enjoy the night away, and at the end of the day when I sweat out and my feet hurts, that only means that I had a great time!

I love going to parties like that but I'm definitely not a party-animal, I don't go clubbing just to show-off, like there are people who really think when they go to clubs, they will already be considered as cool because they party at night like most of the people do and that's a big "NO-NO". never show-off! keep that in mind :)
For first time clubbers,here are just some of the club you can go to.

Eivissa superclub3rd floor CTTM Bldg. Timog corner Tomas morato Quezon City,
LAX night club manilaSan Miguel by the Bay, Bay Strip, SM Mall of Asia Pasay CityDolce SuperclubTomas Morato cor Sct. MadrinanQuezon CityBliss Ultra Club2/F Tomas Morato, Quezon CityFlux Superclub (former white avenue)2/F Tomas Morato, Quezon City City

DRESS TO IMPRESS, DANCE TO EXPRESS!!!

Party harder, everyone!!! :)

lovelove,
Clari.

I love Romantic Films.

I am just one of the thousand people who loves romantic movies and you can't deny the fact that these movies are usually based on true events, something that happens to a couple in reality. film writers sometimes make a little twist to it, but anyhow, they still captures our hearts in one way or another.

Aside from the fact the fact romantic films can make us shudder with delight, one thing that I really like about them is they show all kinds of love stories, not just love stories that always ends up happy but also those that struggles, suffers and fight for that certain love but still fails at the end, it's because that happens in real life, we don't usually get what we want or who we want. Love stories doesn't always ends with "happily ever after".

I also believe, personally, that romantic films teaches you love and life lessons, it teaches you how to love faithfully, wait for the right person to come, heal a broken heart, move on and forget the past, fight for that person you love, develop the relationship you have with your special someone and search for that one true love. :) and for us movie watchers, we learn from every scene they make!:)

Some of my favorite romantic films includes The Notebook, If only, PS I love you, Dear John and The Vow which was just recently shown on theaters.

The Vow (My personal movie review)

When I first saw the trailer of the movie two weeks ago, I became extremely excited, because aside from Channing Tatum was the leading man of the film whom I totally like ever since Step Up and Dear John, I am also such a sucker for romantic movies! So I was really hoping to see the movie when it comes out on February.

Today is its first day of showing and I have finally watched it! well, supposed to be I'll be watching it on Sunday with my best friends, but out of excitement, I did watch it alone today! (that's not a problem, I can watch it twice, or even thrice! Hahaha)

I must say the movie was really good, the story was actually inspired by true events, based on the story of Kim and Krickett Carpenter who were real life couple who struggled with their marriage. It all started when Paige (Rachel McAdams who plays Kim) and Leo (as Channing Tatum on the film) went through a car accident, It became more tragic when Kim woke up one day from being comatose and could not remember anything about the life she has with his husband, and from there, the story revolves on how Leo works hard to bring back the memory of his wife, and personally, I think it was like ten times harder because the last thing that Paige could remember was the life she had before she married her husband. :|

On the Characters. For me, Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams had a great chemistry on screen! They both have done a good job in delivering their roles! not to mention they are both part of two romantic films that has also captivated our hearts, Channing from Dear John and Rachel McAdams from The Notebook, I cried with a scene wherein they're trying to put it all together but they were about to give up. I also trembled with every sweet gestures they make! like Channing tickling Rachel at one scene and they end up making out but with love and passion, of course. <3

On the Movie itself. I personally think that It was romantically done, meaning, since it is a romantic film that's why it should be above average romantic and the movie has that quality, It has reached the level of my expectation although to be perfectly honest, it was a little bit hanging at the end because it didn't really end up the way I or you want it to be, for the reason that it was realistic! inspired by real love story... :)

Overall, it is a good movie to watch! it would be perfect for a Valentine's treat!! :) Grab your girlfriend/boyfriend, husband/wife or the whole family!! ENJOY!

and after you watch it, lemme' know what you think! <3 Advance Happy Heart's Day! :*

xoxo,

ClARIBEL :p

North Riverside Resort

Why do you need to go to a far away place to go for a swim and have a good time when you can just do it near the metro?

Last two day-off from work, me and two of my close friends at work decided to go swimming but we didn't want to really go out of town because of the budget that we might have to shell out.. so we took time to google place near manila and found out that there's a lot of fine cheap resorts in Bulacan.. Jed's Island Place, Malamig Park Resort, Sittio Lucia, Grotto Vista, Long Meadows are just few of the resorts that we researched about...

Finally, we've end up at North Riverside Resort and Leisure Park located in Meycauayan, Bulacan, well it was originally recommended by a High school friend of mine.. It was just approximately 45 minutes of jeepney ride from monumento, and got off at meycauayan toll wherein there is a mini market where we bought food to cook at the resort.. we rode a tricyle to the place, it was a 10min ride.. and finally arrived at north riverside..

The place looks clean and fun, there are actually 4 types of swimming pool, one for kids two other for adults and 1 lagoon that serves as like a river at the sides of every pool! cottages starts at 300 pesos depending of how big the group is. from small cottages to family sizes, and entrace fee is 150 for adults and 120 for kids :)

It was absolutely worth it, plus, it's totally cheap! :)