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How to survive summer in the East Coast

by reyna24 on August 31, 2008

September is a few hours away and you know what it means in the East Coast of the United States. It’s summer and summer here could be an agony and a tragedy to some. And then you see cars lined up on the highway overheating. Sometimes the sight of cars lined up on the highway [...]

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Want a flawless facial skin? Use a condom.

by reyna24 on August 31, 2008

That’s right! If you want a flawless facial skin, use a condom. If you’re a regular Reyna Elena reader, you’d know by now na madami akong tinitinda. Me kotse, bapor at pulbura. Pero this time? I swear, walang bayad tong entry na to. Why? Well, if you are suffering from acne and want to have [...]

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Potential match

by reyna24 on August 31, 2008

“Your background is excellent and I see that you got a great public accounting background. You have great academic blah blah blah! I think we have a potential match…” Birada nung nasa kabilang linya. I think we have a potential match… I think we have a potential match… I think we have a potential match… [...]

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Why did the chicken crossed the street?

by reyna24 on August 30, 2008

This was sent to my by a friend quite sometime ago. I was deleting some old files when I saw this one again. Quite timely, huh? Well, considering the current election campaign going on in the United States, I thought I would resurrect this one. I was really laughing my lungs out. I have no [...]

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Although a pint of me is bisaya, I am one Uragon by heart, body and soul. I was born and raised in Bicol and went to school at the foot of this magnificent wonder of nature, the Mayon Volcano. I still remember the eathquakes and Mayon eruptions. I remember nung kapanahunan nang lola nyo in [...]

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The Journey Concert in Camden

August 28, 2008

Right after matapos yong job interview ko sa Washington DC, karipas ako nang takbo to the Union Station. Pinapalitan ko yong ticket ko to an earlier sked para makarating agad ako in Philly. I was back in Philadelphia around past 4pm. From there, picked up my car, lipad na naman to Cherry Hill in New [...]

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Was the Philippine media disrespectful?

August 26, 2008

This page requires a higher version browserFor the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TV Disrespectful ang media? I got this one from Jove Francisco. Share on Facebook Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz

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Sino nga ba ang baliw?

August 23, 2008

When you think you have done your best na ma-qualify at ma-meet lahat nang requirements nang isang trabaho overseas, hold it muna kabisyo, because meron akong timang na balita. Kausap ko kasi kagabi sa fone ang friend ko sa Ortigas Control Cheezemaks Center. Meron syang isang update na napa-putang ina ako. Muntik nang maluslus ang [...]

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Let your technorati explode!

August 22, 2008

Is your Technorati number a goner? Then in the spirit of 8 of 2008, let’s see if we could bring it back to life! I have randomly selected 8 bloggers below. Publish this post in your blog and tag 8 other bloggers by simply adding them on to the list. (Do not replace, just keep [...]

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8:21:08 Where was Gloria?

August 22, 2008

Or better still, anong drama nya on this special day? I mean, I’m sure the Ninoy Aquino sum’tin sum’tin helped her noon. Korek? Wala lang. Curiousness lang ako. Ako nga mga pinag-aral ko wala nang naka-alala. I guess, it’s normal human reaction. Kaya umiinit ang ulo nang mga tao, you know. Hehehe! Share on Facebook [...]

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How much do you expect from your retirement?

August 21, 2008

Me tumawag – area code 204. Excited ako, baka si Country Boy. Wa message na iniwan, so search ko sa internet kung saan ang area code 204. Winnipeg!!! This could only mean one thing! I was really excited to hear na yong BFF ko from Bagamanoc, Catanduanes has now arrived in Winnipeg, Manitoba with his [...]

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Federalism and the Philippines

August 18, 2008

From whatever chuvalais to Federalism. Yan ang current headlines ngayon mga kunichiwa. Mainit na tagizan nang mga hati-hatian. Pero one thing is sure, one thing is definitely not working or bali-bali talaga ang Presidential System, tama ba ang analyntek nang lola? Otherwise, ba’t kinakating maging Federal? Ay, sori – meron palang MOA na pinapaligaya! O [...]

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4 scores and seven years ago

August 17, 2008

Kundi pa mag 4 scores and seven years ago, di ko matapos ang tag na to which is direct from Kiks of Hongkong by A.BBA, and Jojitah inside the Louvre in Paris. Dahil sa gulo nang WORLD PEACE sa mundo, medyo wiz ko ma-write ang mga binatong tags sa korona ko noh? Kaya, if I [...]

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Are you qualified for the job? (Part 2)

August 17, 2008

Ang nakaraan: Dahil nga sa katangahan nang lola, nag-quit sa trabaho kahit wala pang nakitang bago. Ayan, nilayasan nang mga boylets. Wala na ring nag-teks. Nawalan na rin ako nang mga dinner invitation. Biglang naging busy ang linya nang mga kebigan. Yong iba nag-palit nang number. Napilitan tuloy mag-hanap nang work. Tiga-salansan nang barko, tiga-unat [...]

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The dark secret of employment agencies

August 14, 2008

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Was it smart for China to fake it?

August 13, 2008

See that image? THAT WAS A FAKE! Now, why would China fake some of what it shown to the world when it is already in itself the best opening olympic ceremony ever? I don’t understand! I guess, it’s really putting some real substance on the label “Made in China”. The world watched in awe how [...]

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What happened to Gintong Alay?

August 11, 2008

All out ang support ko sa Pinoy contingent sa Olympics mga kunichiwa. Of course naman anoh! At eto: the 1st Philippine gold medal wins $300,000 or about Php15 million. Haller! as if, madadala yan sa pera! Canada is only giving $20,000. They have great sports programs, training and facilities. Our current standing at the moment [...]

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Beyonce and L’Oreal, from black to white

August 11, 2008

If there’s war in Georgia, there’s war in the fashion world of whitening skin churvaloo started by L’oreal! Look at this people. This is the multi-talented and beautiful Beyonce… The popular Beyonce Knowles appears in a new ad for Loréal Feria Haircolor. And what does she looks like? Here: Share on Facebook Digg Stumble Upon [...]

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NBC is an idiot broadcasting company!

August 10, 2008

I don’t care if my favorite Matt Lauer works with the NBC network but NBC is an idiot! It’s pathetic! It’s disgusting and outright anomalous! If you think NBC is serving the interest of American viewers, think again! They have a battalion of sports coverage people to record and relay the events back to America [...]

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Hindi raw ako good role model!

August 8, 2008

Na-sight nyo ba to? (more complaints after the jump!) Share on Facebook Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz

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Why I love the Olympics!

August 6, 2008

In two days, the Beijing Olympics opens. Time for the world to have fun. So, let’s have fun! Hahaha! 1.) That’s the Bird’s Nest. Salag sa Bikol. It’s a beautiful building and Beijing is now ready to open the Olympics come 8 8 08. Parang nakakatakot di ba? Yon bang parang merong major na tutu-liin [...]

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Los Angeles Top Cop got an earful from Lindsay Lohan

August 3, 2008

I never really liked Lindsay Lohan, even her friend Paris Hilton and who else? Britney Spears whose kwaligachiwa has been seen even by Martians, after all, they’re the worst role models for younger kids. I remember her on “The Parent Trap“. My niece and I would watch this on TV for hours! Until Lindsay Lohan [...]

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Brother of Speaker Nograles in a swine scam?

August 2, 2008

Jose Nograles, president of the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC). Brother ni Speaker Prospero Nograles. I thought this was really interesting. I don’t know about this fertilizer scam chuvalais. Is this a continuation of the SONA 2008? The State of Nation Address in Agriculture??? Share on Facebook Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz

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Wanted: 120 new immigration agents for NAIA 3

August 1, 2008

Tumpak ang nabasa ninyo mga kunichiwa! Nanga-ngailangan po ang Bureau of Immigration’s office sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) nang 120 new immigration agents to fill counters at the newly opened NAIA 3 once the kilometer-long terminal opens in full in the coming months. Kelangan meron kang pleasing personality. Graduate of an exclusive school. Hahaha! [...]

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SONA 2008, Part 3: Promo Queeng na nabuking!

July 30, 2008

“Texting is a way of life. I asked the telecoms to cut the cost of messages between networks. They responded. It is now down to 50 centavos,” ansabi ni Gloria. Sya na po ang bagong Promo King na nabuking or kaya Promo Queen na kelangang pukpukeen. Hehehe! Bakeet?! Promo lang pala ang timaan nang texting [...]

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SONA 2008, Part 2: Blame it on the gods!

July 29, 2008

Continuing with the Sona… here’s the SONA 2008 Summary pointers. Let me start by giving you an example of world prices… on steel. Now, recall that the Chinese economy grew double digit for the last 10 years or more. That was consistent. Recall that even the Indian economy grew rapidly as well. Because both of [...]

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Pedicure, anyone?

July 26, 2008

Labor shortage sa Amerika mga kunichiwa. Ultimo isda, pinag-trabaho na. Galing pa naman ako sa Filipino Store kanina. Bumili nang tilapia. Nag-bago tuloy isip ko na kumain nang isda. Ewwww!!! Pero, wait! Hehehe! Me mga kilala kasi ako na me mga foot fetishiwa! Hahaha! Share on Facebook Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz

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Metrowalk Ortigas

July 22, 2008

SORRY nga pala mga kunichiwa! I should have added some pahabol na this happened in May 2008. Eh kasi, dahil nga me alzaymers ang lola, this was just sitting dun sa private at kung di pa ako binulyawan nang kebigan over the phone kahapon when i called manila to remind them na maganda pa rin [...]

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Lazy Lunch Sunday

July 22, 2008

I was in Jersey this morning. Pumunta nang Filipino Store. Singkong suka. Yun lang naman ang kelangan ko. Ayaw mag-palista. Kairita. Ang haba na raw nang listahan ko. Huh?! Sabi ko, pwedeng sa kinsenas na lang? “Tanga! Wala kang trabaho!” Sigaw nang iritadong tindera. Ang tsismis nga naman! Hmpt! I decided to stop by sa [...]

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Where have all the leaders gone?!

July 19, 2008

SUMMA CUM LAUSI?! I remember Lee Iacocca in his book (don’t have the book with me at the moment), “Where have all the leaders gone?” In there, he said that: A LEADER SHOULD HAVE CHARISMA. It’s not really being flashy. Charisma is the quality that makes people want to follow you. It’s the ability to [...]

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Animal lover

July 18, 2008

Lahat naman nang aking mga amigas are animal lovers. Gusto nila yong pagmamahal ba na parang nilalapastangan sila nang animal. Ganun. Kaya, kanya kanyang me mga alaga na baboy damu. Hehehe! Wala! Charing lang mga kabisyu! Nasalubong namen si Mark & John sa outlet mall. Nag-weekend den pala sila sa Rehoboth Beach. Gano ko katagal [...]

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Is adding 2 more years in high school improve Philippine public education?

July 16, 2008

Big question these days mga kunichiwa: If you add another two (2) years of basic education sa public schools, will this improve the education in the Philippines? Isang malaking kestyon mark at disgustion, I mean, diskusyon karon because there is now a mandatory implementation of a 12-year basic education program for public schools na gina-revive [...]

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Do you know where you money is?!

July 15, 2008

Get in touch financially mga kabisyo! It’s time to start reading the financial news regularly para in touch kayo sa mga financial news sa US. Marami akong mga kalokohang sinusulat. Sa totoo lang noh? Ano pa ba ang dapat kong ikabahala eh ala naman na meng anda. Eto nga, kahit Unemployment, di ko pa makuha [...]

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Unan at kumot

July 15, 2008

Dahil unemployed ang lola, naka-schedule na ang breakfast, lunch and dinner ko. Sa mga kebigan ko. Pag naswertihan, me merienda pa. Pero, nang-gagalaiti pa rin talaga ako ki Matilduh. Nag-drive ako kahapon sa Jersey. Schedule nang lunch at dinner ko. Wala akong dinatnan kahit isa. Linggo. Normally tumi-tiha-tihaya lang ang mga luka luka sa front [...]

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The Boomerang Employee

July 15, 2008

Remember the expression about the grass being greener? When it comes to jobs, it may not always be true. Perhaps it may be more common than many would like to admit, but more employees are returning to their former companies with their tails tucked between their legs. But that’s not just because employees realize they [...]

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Unemployment Party

July 14, 2008

I saw Yves at Matilduh’s place in Jersey the other day. Reynz: “Hey Yves! U selling memorial plans?!” Yves:“Bitch! I went to a job interview!!!” JOB INTERVIEW?! Share on Facebook Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz

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Unemployment Benefits

July 13, 2008

One of my benefits being unemployed for reasons not my own doing is getting an Unemployment Benefits. And so, last week soon as my company terminated me on their systems (which took another week of me calling the Benefits Department why I am still an active employee! Grrr!), I applied for Unemployment Benefits. These all [...]

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Brangelina twins are here! 1st pic? Worth millions!

July 13, 2008

Buy some kodak cameras now mga kunichiwa! The 1st pics of the twins are now at some staggering millions of $$$! Why? The Brangelina twins are here: Angelina Jolie has given birth to a girl and a boy. The obstetrician who delivered the twins, Dr. Michel Sussmann, told The Associated Press that the actress, the [...]

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Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac: A lesson on mortgage-backed securities

July 12, 2008

Good morning mga kunichiwa! Our higher accounting class topic for today is MBS. Mapapa-bullshit ka talaga! Pero importante to mga kabisyo to understand ba’t mahirap na ever humada hahaha! Hirap na kasi hanapin anda!!! Grrrrr!!! Shockies ang lola mga kunichiwa when Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac told the world na meron lang silang konting minor [...]

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Madonna! Madonna!

July 12, 2008

You’ve gotta hand it to Madonna for managing to stay in the headlines after a quarter-century in the biz. Whether or not you dig her music, you must admire her ability to market herself, especially when she maintains her constant visibility via hookups with other celebs. Of course, such collabos yield mixed results: For instance, [...]

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Round 3: Road to the Finals – The Philippine’s Best Humor Blogs

July 11, 2008

Uber ang pagka-bitter ko mga kunichiwa nung nakita ko ang Round 3: Road to the Finals – The Philippine’s Best Humor Blogs ni Badoodles which is out na and me no like da result! Hmpt! Im fack, isasara ko ang blog na to pag nakapako ako sa nwebe pulgadas dyan! Hmpt! Grrr! Kaya, nana-nawagan ako [...]

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Rehoboth Beach, Delaware – Part 3 (I know what you did last summer!)

July 10, 2008

Good morning mga kunichiwa! Our power point presentation for today?? I ‘ll take you around Rehoboth Beach and what I see, is what you’ll see. Ok, yun divanetch? Para feeling that you’ve been here as well. There’s a certain charm sa beachieway na to mga kunichiwa that’s why Rehoboth is quite popular sa East Coast. [...]

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Je suis toujours malade! (I’m still sick!)

July 9, 2008

The last week of June 2008, that week that I was sooooo damn pissed at my boss, I was already getting sick. My voice was already bordering the soprano and tenor level that the Philadelphia Symphoniknik Orchestra will abhor once they heared my voice. I thought it would just go away, but soon after I [...]

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Our trip to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware – Part 2 ( The Belarus Connection)

July 7, 2008

Bumabagyo that night sa shore. Ang buhos nang ulan eh parang pinakawalan ang La Mesa Dam. So, we decided to go to Popeye’s Fried Chicken for dinner last night. Read: mga cheappangga kami. This is Chuva Chicken. This is Chicken Diwa. This is Chicka Reyna. Chicken Bugsy? Sinunog. Nagka bird flu. Share on Facebook Digg [...]

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Why don’t you teach?

July 5, 2008

Logan Circle, isang romantikong lugar sa Philadelphia. Me mga gripong bumubuhos nang pataas. Mahilig ang mga mag-syotang mamasyal here. Parang Luneta. Especially in the spring and summer. Maganda sya pagka-gabi. Maraming guapong nag-lilipana dito. Like this one guy… Share on Facebook Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz

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Proud to be an American! Happy July 4th!

July 4, 2008

82% of Reyna readers are from the Philippines. Only 10% of which are from the United States and the rest are from all over the world. And so, to all my Pinoy readers back home, pagpasensyahan nyo na ho ang pag-eemote nang lola nyo and you might not be able to relate to me, but [...]

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One night in Bangkok

July 3, 2008

Nah! I didn’t go to Bangkok. We were at Bump many months ago at dun ko nga chinika tong Ralph Lauren model na to. Binitbit ko sya sa likod nang bar. Dun kami nag tagizan nang malalanding kalechehan. Game naman sya. At sinong hindi? Sa $5 na drinks eh $15 ang tip?! Hallerrr!!! Hmpt! Anyway, [...]

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How do you social climb sa mga art museums?

July 2, 2008

Pssst! Koyah! Ateh! Pano pag ang kursunada mo eh mahilig sa arts (not crafts kasi baka witch and gaga!). Tuturuan kita. Alam nyo, kahit laki ako sa Barrio Siete, mahilig na talaga ako sa culture and arts. Kaya malimit akong pumunta nang Folk Arts at Cultural Center. Sa Folk Arts, dun sa likod. Malapit sa [...]

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Officially unemployed

July 1, 2008

Today is Tuesday, July 1, 2008. I am now officially unemployed. But before I left my boss from hell, I emailed everybody that I was leaving. Yan si Badia. Tiga-Morocco. Nilayasan na rin nya ang work niya. Lahat nang development projects nya, hawak ko. And she’s been very helpful at talagang nag-depend din ako sa [...]

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Exit Interview

June 21, 2008

Malas talaga kaya pag ang pinto nang opisina mo eh me ganito sa harap? Buaya yan! Tipo bang harap-harapang pina-paringgan ka~!#$%^&*~ Ngayon ko lang napansin. Mga hayup talaga!!! Matagal na pala akong pinapatamaan. Di ko lang na-getz. Hmpt! Share on Facebook Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz

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UP Oblation Run 2008

June 20, 2008

UP Oblation Run actually started as a prank. Now? It’s one of the most awaited event at the University of the Philippines. Watch as my brothers in the fraternity do their thing. Share on Facebook Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz

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As credit card charge-offs, delinquencies mount

June 20, 2008

The credit card charge-off rate index appeared to have climbed to about 6.27% in April 2008. Hay, naku! Ewan ko ba! This was the highest level since December of 2005, that’s when charge-off rates spiked because of the change in personal bankcruptcy regulations. Tinutupak na naman ba ako? O inis lang ako’t wala ako dun [...]

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