What do stars do? They shine.

What do stars do? They shine. http://joniang.multiply.com/ I'm starting anew. Please add me! :) <blockquote>A philosopher once asked, "Are we human because we gaze at the stars, or do we gaze at them because we are human?" Pointless, really... "Do the stars gaze back?" Now *that's* a question. [<a href="http://www.stardustmovie.com/" target="_blank">Stardust</a>]</blockquote> Find me elsewhere: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=732336008" target="_blank" title="Facebook">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://twitter.com/inoj" target="_blank" title="Twitter">Twitter</a> | <a href="http://profiles.friendster.com/joniang" target="_blank" title="Friendster">Friendster</a> | <a href="http://www.taintedsong.com" target="_blank" title="Multiply">TaintedSong</a> Thu, 3 Jul 2008 20:22:58 -0000 Tue, 1 Jul 2008 13:23:00 -0000 What do stars do? They shine. http://images.joniang.multiply.com/logo http://joniang.multiply.com 100 100 The Big Story An attempt to explain the Christian faith... in three minutes. Source: <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=kCVcSiUUMhY">http://youtube.com/watch?v=kCVcSiUUMhY</a> http://joniang.multiply.com/video/item/8/The_Big_Story Tue, 1 Jul 2008 13:23:00 -0000 Some photos from Jem and Sharon's Wedding Date: June 22, 2008 Venue: Mataasnakahoy, http://joniang.multiply.com/photos/album/34/Some_photos_from_Jem_and_Sharons_Wedding Tue, 1 Jul 2008 05:36:13 -0000 BCCB (Old) Youth Reunion in Manila - 6/24/08 In photos: John-john, Ann-ann, Jeremy, Danjo, Migui, JV, Jec, Jem, Sharon, Che-che, Nika, Paul, Ams, Joey, Deej, and yours truly. With special participation: Mama and Papa??? hehehehe. Thanks, http://joniang.multiply.com/photos/album/33/BCCB_Old_Youth_Reunion_in_Manila_-_62408 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:18:54 -0000 12/12/08 - Mark your calendars! <img src="http://movies.apple.com/trailers/independent/images/twilight_200806041504.jpg" alt="Twilight" style="margin: 5px;float: left;" width="134" height="193"> TWILIGHT is an action-packed, modern day love story between a vampire and a human. Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) has always been a little bit different, never caring about fitting in with the trendy girls at her Phoenix high school. When her mother remarries and sends Bella to live with her father in the rainy little town of Forks, Washington, she doesn’t expect much of anything to change. Then she meets the mysterious and dazzlingly beautiful Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), a boy unlike any she’s ever met. Intelligent and witty, he sees straight into her soul. Soon, Bella and Edward are swept up in a passionate and decidedly unorthodox romance. Edward can run faster than a mountain lion, he can stop a moving car with his bare hands - and he hasn’t aged since 1918. Like all vampires, he’s immortal. But he doesn’t have fangs, and he doesn’t drink human blood; Edward and his family are unique among vampires in their lifestyle choice. To Edward, Bella is that thing he has waited 90 ye... http://joniang.multiply.com/journal/item/19/121208_-_Mark_your_calendars Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:50:20 -0000 Who am I? by Casting Crowns Who am I? That the Lord of all the earth, Would care to know my name, Would care to feel my hurt. Who am I? That the bright and morning star, Would choose to light the way, For my ever wandering heart. Bridge: Not because of who I am, But because of what you've done. Not because of what I've done, But because of who you are. Chorus: I am a flower quickly fading, Here today and gone tomorrow, A wave tossed in the ocean, A vapor in the wind. Still you hear me when I'm calling, Lord, you catch me when I'm falling, And you've told me who I am. I am yours. I am yours. Who am I? That the eyes that see my sin Would look on me with love And watch me rise again. Who am I? That the voice that calmed the sea, Would call out through the rain, And calm the storm in me. Not because of who I am, But because of what you've done. Not because of what I've done, But because of who you are. I am a flower quickly fading, Here today and go... http://joniang.multiply.com/music/item/22/Who_am_I_ Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:46:46 -0000 RIP, Judas Every year, the Kapampangans in Sto. Tomas, Pampanga are celebrating Easter Sunday the best way they know how. Not with cute bunnies and colorful eggs, but by humiliating Judas and blowing him up in front of everybody. Yep, that's how much they hate Judas. We're talking about Judas Iscariot, one of the 12 disciples who sold out for the Silver and betrayed Jesus a long time ago (Luke 22). Aside from being known as one of the controversial traitors in the Bible, in our country, we also hear Judas' name being mentioned often in hot arguments between two people: "Hudas ka!!" To the people in Sto. Tomas, Pampanga, it's a must every Holy Week to create a life-size dummy representing Judas the traitor and stuff its body with firecrackers. The dummy's head is movable from side to side and its tongue is sticking in and out of its mouth to provoke the angry mob even more. It's funny and a bit creepy. Hehe. Then on Easter Sunday, they make it explode right after the mass at exactly 12 o'c... http://joniang.multiply.com/journal/item/18/RIP_Judas Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:22:53 -0000 The Best of Bohol (and a little bit of Cebu) Here are some pictures from our <a href="http://www.bohol.gov.ph/" title="Bohol" target="_blank">Bohol</a> and <a href="http://www.cebu.gov.ph/" title="Bohol" target="_blank">Cebu</a> trip last weekend. Enjoy! :) <img src="http://www.taintedsong.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/bohol-01.jpg" alt="Bohol Blood Compact Monument" title="Bohol Blood Compact Monument">Sikatuna-Legazpi Blood Compact Monument. <img src="http://www.taintedsong.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/bohol-02.jpg" alt="Bohol Baclayon Church" title="Bohol Baclayon Church">Baclayon Church. According to our tour guide, right across this church is where Cesar Montano proposed to Sunshine Cruz. Is it true? If so, I don't think it matters that much anymore, they're now separated anyway. :D <img src="http://www.taintedsong.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/bohol-03.jpg" alt="The Tarsier" title="The Tarsier">Seeing this Tarsier, an endangered species found only in the Philippines, is the highlight of my trip! This and the Chocolate Hills (and the dolphins!) below. lol. <img src="http://www.taintedsong.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/bohol-04.jpg" alt="Loboc River Floating Restaurant in Bohol" title="Loboc River Floating Restaurant in Bohol">Loboc River Cruise. Aboard the floating restaurant in Loboc River, just like the one Happy Slip was on when she shot this <a href="http://www.happyslip.com/2008/01/26/sneak-peeks-begin/">video</a>. <img src="http://www.taintedsong.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/bohol-05.jpg" alt="Bohol’s Hanging Bridge" title="Bohol’s Hanging Bridge">The Hanging Bridge. <img src="http://www.taintedsong.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/bohol-06.jpg" alt="Bohol Chocolate Hills" title="Bohol Chocolate Hills">The famous Chocolate Hills. The view is to die for I tell ya. It's HeKaSi books come to life! <img src="http://www.taintedsong.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/bohol-07.jpg" alt="Bohol Manmade Forest" title="Bohol Manmade Forest">The Manmade Forest. <img src="http://www.taintedsong.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/bohol-08.jpg" alt="Dolphin Watching in Bohol" title="Dolphin Watching in Bohol">Dolphin Watching near Pamilacan Island. LUV IT!! <img src="http://www.taintedsong.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/bohol-09.jpg" alt="Bohol Balicasag Island" title="Bohol Balicasag Island">We went snorkeling at Balicasag Island, too. Saw Nemo and lots of other colorful fishes! <img src="http://www.taintedsong.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/bohol-10.jpg" alt="Bohol Alona Beach">Our last dinner at the Alona Beach. The stars finally decided to come out that night. <img src="http://www.taintedsong.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/cebu-01.jpg" alt="Cebu Lapu-Lapu Shrine" title="Cebu Lapu-Lapu Shrine">The historic Lapu-L... http://joniang.multiply.com/journal/item/17/The_Best_of_Bohol_and_a_little_bit_of_Cebu Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:48:26 -0000 Jenmai's birthday bash. Because pandas celebrate birthdays too. Feb. 15, 2008 at Jenmai's place I wouldn't call it a bash since there were only 3 of us, hehehe! Happy Birthday, http://joniang.multiply.com/photos/album/32/Jenmais_birthday_bash._Because_pandas_celebrate_birthdays_too. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:33:00 -0000 Now this is absurd! <h3 style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Women as explained by Engineers:</h3> <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/R7UFnwoKCC4AADwJHxQ1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.joniang.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R7UFnwoKCC4AADwJHxQ1/women.jpg?et=OYDlAhIIRSdpmfptkssIEg&nmid=" border="0"></a> I demand an apology from the engineer who wrote this! Lol. http://joniang.multiply.com/journal/item/16/Now_this_is_absurd Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:27:41 -0000 This can't be true, right? <img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.joniang.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/orig/R7QClAoKCC4AABFrQBU1/gap.gif?et=8plJl4i1qWlSUeW132orsA&nmid="> Hmm, yeah... I think it is. :P http://joniang.multiply.com/journal/item/15/This_cant_be_true_right Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:58:50 -0000 Pre-Panagbenga, Baguio Trip Date: February 9-10, 2008 In Photos: Deej, Jepoy, Van, Geh, and http://joniang.multiply.com/photos/album/29/Pre-Panagbenga_Baguio_Trip Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:53:39 -0000 Marie Digby - Bring Me Love - Original Song I love the song! This girl is awesome. More of her videos here: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/MarieDigby">http://www.youtube.com/user/MarieDigby</a> http://joniang.multiply.com/video/item/7/Marie_Digby_-_Bring_Me_Love_-_Original_Song Fri, 8 Feb 2008 09:05:32 -0000 Happy Slip Meet and Greet Date: February 7, 2008 Venue: Mag:net Cafe, Bonifacio High Street, Global City It was Christine Gambito's fans day yesterday, the Filipina <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/happyslip">YouTube sensation</a>. To know more about her, go to <a href="http://happyslip.yehey.com/">this page</a> or to her <a href="http://www.happyslip.com">official website</a>. <a href="http://www.joshverdes.com/">Josh Verdes</a>, her cousin, was there too! Listen to some of his songs <a href="http://joniang.multiply.com/music/item/15/Josh_Verdes">here</a> http://joniang.multiply.com/photos/album/26/Happy_Slip_Meet_and_Greet Fri, 8 Feb 2008 01:51:05 -0000 Post-birthday dinner with da gurlprens Date: February 1, 2008 Venue: Giligan's, Ayala Center In photos: Kelly, Sarah, Ryan, Bheng, Karen, and moi Thanks for coming, guys! http://joniang.multiply.com/photos/album/25/Post-birthday_dinner_with_da_gurlprens Mon, 4 Feb 2008 14:47:48 -0000 Withdraw From Paypal to your Philippine Bank Account Last month, I waited two weeks for Union Bank to activate my EON card. I've only used it once, and now I may never have to. We (people residing in the Philippines) can now <a href="http://www.pinoymoneytalk.com/2008/01/26/paypal-withdraw-philippine-banks/" mce_href="http://www.pinoymoneytalk.com/2008/01/26/paypal-withdraw-philippine-banks/" target="_blank">withdraw funds from our Paypal to our local bank accounts</a>. I just tried adding my BPI account, and it was a success. Try adding yours too! <img src="http://www.taintedsong.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/paypal-withdraw-philippines.jpg" mce_src="http://www.taintedsong.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/paypal-withdraw-philippines.jpg" alt="Paypal withdraw philippine bank accounts"> As you can see, it's way cheaper to withdraw funds to a local bank account than to a credit / debit card. The former only costs PhP50.00 to withdraw an amount of PhP 6,999.99 or less, and free for PhP 7,000 or more; while the latter costs US$5.00 for every withdrawal. Both transactions take 5-7 business days of processing time. Here are the bank codes that you will need: <ul><li>*Metrobank - 021000021 (confirmed)</li><li>*Bank of the Philippine Islands / BPI Family Savings Bank - 021000021 (confirmed)</li><li>*Citibank / Citibank Savings - 021000089 (unconfirmed)</li><li>*Development Bank of the Philippines - 021000018 (unconfirmed)</li><li>*Chinabank - 020100113 (confirmed)</li></ul> Then again, never say never. I know I don't h... http://joniang.multiply.com/journal/item/14/Withdraw_From_Paypal_to_your_Philippine_Bank_Account Sun, 27 Jan 2008 09:50:03 -0000 Reah and Josh's Wedding Date: January 20, 2008 Time: 4:00PM Venue: The Mango Farm, Antipolo It was a beautiful wedding, despite the few drops of rain (which we didn't mind). Best wishes to the couple! http://joniang.multiply.com/photos/album/24/Reah_and_Joshs_Wedding Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:47:24 -0000 R.I.P., Brad.. Brad Renfro - Interview - The Cure http://joniang.multiply.com/journal/item/13/R.I.P._Brad.. Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:30:06 -0000 ePac Reunion - Part 2 Because it was Karen Labustro's birthday (January 15) and Reah Bunsoy's getting married on Sunday (January 20), they both decided to treat us all out to dinner last night. Yay for generous friends! In photos: Reah, Karen, Kelly, Sarj, Bheng, Ryan, and yours truly. :P Be seeing you girls (and a boy) again in two weeks! PS: Thanks, <a href="http://arleah.multiply.com/photos/album/15/Karens_Birthday_Reahs_mini_Despedida_de_Soltera_#">Kells</a>, for the other http://joniang.multiply.com/photos/album/23/ePac_Reunion_-_Part_2 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:45:14 -0000 ePac -slash-One Global Friendships Reunited These are my former officemates! (Riz, Sarah, Kelly, Romzkee, Karen, Joel, Ryan) We had dinner at NorthPark in Glorietta last Friday (1/4/08), then talked over coffee at Starbucks 6750. It was a nice time of reminiscing and catching up. Hope we could do it again some time. *Hint ito, gurls* :P Photos courtesy of <a href="http://rizsanchez.multiply.com">Riz</a>. Tnx, gurlprend! http://joniang.multiply.com/photos/album/22/ePac_-slash-One_Global_Friendships_Reunited Tue, 8 Jan 2008 06:56:42 -0000 Josh Verdes CD Now Available I almost forgot that last year I joined <a rel="nofollow" href="http://joshverdes.com" title="Josh Verdes" target="_blank">Josh Verdes</a>' mailing list so I would be updated if his CD would finally become available. Just a few minutes ago, I received this email:<blockquote style="font-weight: bold;">Hello everyone! Just wanted to let you know that my CD is now available. However, at the moment it is only available in physical format and you can purchase it by clicking on the "Buy" tab on my site and clicking the picture of my CD cover. For you digital junkies, the CD will be available on iTunes and Rhapsody shortly.  They have already been submitted but I am still waiting for them to approve it. Thanks again for all your support and I want you to know that CD #2 is already in the works! Happy new years! -Josh</blockquote><img src="http://www.taintedsong.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/joshverdesalbum.jpg" alt="Josh Verdes album" style="margin: 5px; float: left;">So it's true! The album's here! I think it's amazing that Josh Verdes has finally released it. And just in time for 2008, too. He's not as popular yet as the other international artists, but I'm positive he is among <a rel="nofollow" href="http://happyslip.com" title="Happy Slip" target="_blank">Happy Slip</a>'s fans. It's just a matter of time before he'd be a hit worldwide. Who c... http://joniang.multiply.com/journal/item/12/Josh_Verdes_CD_Now_Available Fri, 4 Jan 2008 07:26:31 -0000 Josh Verdes Here's some <a href="http://joshverdes.com">Josh</a> <a href="http://myspace.com/joshverdes">Verdes</a> songs for ya! Enjoy. http://joniang.multiply.com/music/item/15/Josh_Verdes Fri, 4 Jan 2008 06:30:44 -0000 New Year's in Pampanga It was my Tita's birthday too. Happy new http://joniang.multiply.com/photos/album/21/New_Years_in_Pampanga Tue, 1 Jan 2008 15:18:09 -0000 Christmas '07 As I'm typing this it's exactly 20 minutes before the clock strikes twelve. My phone keeps beeping as text greetings from friends and acquaintances arrive every few minutes. I hear firecrackers outside and the Christmas instrumental songs that come with my mom's Christmas lights displayed outside our window. Funny thing is, we're no longer expecting Noche Buena as we've all eaten our dinner two hours ago. This family is not fit to wait a few more hours when the food is hot and all ready on the table! Deej is finally out of the hospital after being confined for a week. He's now recuperating at home with his family. I'm relieved that he's doing OK, and that he seems to really like the Christmas present I gave him. Hehe. I only got four presents so far but I don't mind. I guess as one grows older, one understands the true meaning of the saying, "It's better to give than to receive." (Acts 20). My mom and I just finished wrapping a bunch of gifts for my little cousins, nephews, nieces, g... http://joniang.multiply.com/journal/item/11/Christmas_07 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:20:04 -0000 Christmas Dinner and Christmas Party Dec 20 - Christmas dinner at Dad's / Saisaki / Kamayan (Glorietta) Dec 21 - Christmas (mini-)party in the office. http://joniang.multiply.com/photos/album/20/Christmas_Dinner_and_Christmas_Party Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:24:27 -0000 My brothers' birthday It was my brothers' birthday last December 17th, but we had our celebration dinner on the 16th at Something Fishy (Eastwood City). They also informed us that they're both getting married (to their respective girlfriends of course) some time in 2008. Huwaaat! Surprising as it may be, I am actually excited for both of them. :) Happy Birthday, Jec & http://joniang.multiply.com/photos/album/18/My_brothers_birthday Mon, 24 Dec 2007 11:15:51 -0000 Enchanted OST Here's 6 songs from the movie Enchanted. My favorites are "That's How You Know" because it's a fun, feel-good song, and "So Close" because it's a mellow love song, hehe. Enjoy! <h2>So Close</h2> by: John McLaughlin You’re in my arms And all the world is calm The music playing on for only two So close together And when I’m with you So close to feeling alive A life goes by Romantic dreams will stop So I bid mine goodbye and never knew So close was waiting, waiting here with you And now forever I know All that I wanted to hold you So close So close to reaching that famous happy end Almost believing this was not pretend And now you’re beside me and look how far we’ve come So far we are so close How could I face the faceless days If I should lose you now? We’re so close To reaching that famous happy end And almost believing this was not pretend Let’s go on dreaming for we know we are So close So close And still so far http://joniang.multiply.com/music/item/9/Enchanted_OST Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:20:36 -0000