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UFC on ABS-CBN Presents Mark Muñoz, A 3-Part Special on The Filipino Wrecking Machine

June 27, 2012 by Janey

After the huge success of bringing NBA games to Free TV, ABS-CBN presents another top caliber sports content to local television audience. The local audience is very fortunate to get FREE access to these first-rate shows and programs that only a network stalwart like ABS-CBN can provide. Sports fans should laud the network’s efforts in bringing the UFC and the sport of mixed martial arts closer to Filipino hearts.

Early this year, Mark Muñoz flew in Manila to visit the Philippines. Muñoz came home to his roots for the first time. With press cons for the media and fans alike, Mixed Martial Arts clinics, autograph-signing and photo op sessions, Muñoz was still able to include a visit to his parents’ respective hometowns in his itinerary. Born on the US naval base in Japan, Muñoz’ parents relocated to the US Navy Town of Vallejo, California when he was 2 years old –so he was particularly happy to be exposed to the Filipino culture.

Via Getty Images / ESPN UK website

At 34, Mark Muñoz has already made his name in the UFC scene as top contender in the middleweight category and is actually ranked #3 in the world by Sherdog in that weight division as of March 2012.

Rockband Friday at King Francis’

February 15, 2010 by Janey

Potluck Dinner

Dinner: Cherry’s Spareribs, Pizza and Carbonara. Jane’s Wrong Pasta, and Madz’ Uncooked Tikoy (operative word: uncooked)

Usual Suspects: Francis a.k.a “Milo Kid,” Madz a.k.a “Princess Maddie,” Chris a.k.a “Bubba,” and Jane a.k.a “Queen La.”

New Recruits: Pearl a.k.a “Si Pearl Na Naman” and Judd a.k.a “Coron Next Day” -Hannah (MIA)

Notes: Morgan Freeman. Wrong Pasta. Delicious Spareribs.

Since Bubba had a late meeting Friday night, I had to ride with Francis from the office to his place. I bonded with Francis’ lovely (Read: hot) mom on the way and even bragged about the pasta I was going to bring. The pasta it turned out was cooked the wrong way by the help (since I changed something in my usual recipe). I was so embarrassed so I promised the mom I would bring her another one (I woke up early Monday to cook the pasta myself).

(After lunch, I went to the office of Francis and handed the pasta to his mom. I gave Bubba pasta too for his packed lunch and after gym during lunchtime, I also handed one to my newfound friend and gym buddy, Nolan)

Rockband

After many months of waiting, this plan of Francis pushes through (with so much berating from me and Madz!) We started around 9pm. But first, the muscles of Francis and Judd had to work because they had to move the flat screen from one room to Francis’ game room. Bubba claimed injury for not helping.

First Song. First Score.

*UPDATED* Here are the videos!

Paramore – That’s What You Get

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Madz on the Mic

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Francis Liamzon’s photos (-one of my top three favorite photogs!)

Maddie and Bubbs

Uh-huh.

Hamming it up for the camera 😀

Madz and I are still seriously following the notes

Ok, now it’s only Madz.

Err, Maddie, what’s wrong with Bubba’s stick?

Judd = Madamot

Bubba’s muscle about to pop

Me = Extra

Outtakes (Photo Sesh with Francis)

Korean Pose

Semi-Korean Pose

“Illusion”

Maddie with the drums

Chucks

Guits

Back to regular programming

Or maybe not. 😉

Notes: I think I scared Judd off with my singing (Paramore -That’s What You Get). But what can I do? They forced the mic into my hands.

Rockband Album (Francis Cam)

Rockband Album (Jane Cam)

*Bubba took a video of the first two songs. You want to see me when I’m in the mood to sing? So far I’ve only shared it with one friend. Shoot me an email. And I will find somewhere someday the courage to send you the link 🙂

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An Ark, a Zoo, and a Flood of Love

February 5, 2010 by Janey

Flood of Love Outreach Program

January 9, 2010

10AM

Ark Avilon Zoo, Ortigas

Lunch

Ark Avilon Tour

Storytelling | Card Making Activity

Stop Dance

Bring Me Game

Distribution of Loot Bags

Picture Taking

Nothing can start the year right than sponsoring kids (from Payatas affected by Typhoon Ondoy) to a tour in Ark Avilon Zoo. Bubba and I sponsored three kids between us for Chai’s outreach project for Junior Chamber International Makati Princess Urduja (lady chapter of Jaycees).

Other than the small sponsorship/contribution, we also volunteered to spend our Saturday with the kids in their numerous activities.

Madz’ fave girl

My fave girl 😉

Best dancer

At the end of the program, each kid gave a card he/she made for his/her sponsor. How cute!

I can’t wait for my team-up project with Madz for our birthday outreach program. RSCC Feeding!

Ark Avilon Album

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The Exchange

January 15, 2010 by Janey

More Photos from the Christmas Dinner with the Berks

Photographer: Aldrich Kristian Dela Cruz

Exchange GC 09 – Berks

Canon G11

December 23, 2009

ERT’s Abode

Godfather Jim

Eric was my Xmas daddy

Nico was my Xmas baby

Jim and Nico

Jim and Alex

AAs- Alex and Andrew

Bromance 🙂

Marie was Bubba’s Xmas baby

Eric and Marie

Blue Girls: Made and Anne 🙂

Lounging

Getting married soon!!!!

(I just love Eric’s blowfish shirt!)

As Tall As the Tree

Expecting 😉

London and Singapore -never a distance

Bubba with The Sun (so bright it hurts the eye haha!)

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Extras

December 26, 2010

Bubba stayed over at Medical City for his sleep test.

While he was trying to catch some Zzz…

the group was rockin’ the night!!!

Rockband Fever

Intense haha! Boys versus Girls.

Er… the boys won during this Rockband session -clincher were the Taylor Swift songs!!!

Ha-ha-ha 😀

Now, I know what songs you guys listen to when you’re alone in the car 😉

(Texting Goodnight to Bubbs)

Our small victory is… the girls slammed Greenday’s 21 Guns and almost perfected the song! YEA! 😉

Andrew is the Rockband Master! We’ll have one soon, right Made? 😀

December 26, 2010 (Afternoon Round -Girls won over the Boys)

WE will win the next one, that’s a promise!!!

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2009 Christmas Dinner with the Berks

January 8, 2010 by Janey

Don’t ask me why Berks. It’s just is and the name stuck 😉

Flashback: Berks Christmas Dinner December 27, 2007

Although I was forced to file a leave for December 21 and my last day of work was supposed to be Dec 18, I was still working until Dec 23, Wednesday. I wanted to cook for the Christmas dinner but I didn’t find the time because I was still in the office until 6pm. Bubba and I just ordered food for the potluck. Made looked for my pasta (*meblush* tee-hee).

What makes this Christmas different is, the group was complete! Alex has moved back to Manila after a long career stint in Singapore.

As customary, dinner was potluck and the table was filled with so many delicious food! There were just too many dishes on the round table that it was hard to find space to put everything in. Alex brought 3-way duck from Luk Foo and it was delish. I don’t remember who brought Nathaniel’s Buko Pandan but it was also a hit with the group.

Andrew brought Tequila Rose to which I chided Anne to drink the first shot. Anne is pregnant with their second baby so she couldn’t go anywhere near the alcohol. Hee-hee!

After dinner, we all gathered near Eric’s beautiful Christmas tree for our exchange gifts. This year was a bit funny because most got each other gift certificates! Er-hem, I didn’t start the fire 😉

We’re thinking of doing 2 themes next year, one is White Elephant while the other is the regular exchange gift. That should be fun.

Year Ender Photos!

Toast to Friendship and a Happy Christmas!

Cheers! 🙂

Xmas Celebs Album

One Fun Saturday Night: Dice Game

In Crumbs: July 2009

Good Vibes This Weekend

Fely J’s

LazerExtreme Laser Tag

Addicted to Ristras

Christmas is in the Hearts

Turning Two: Being Young and Lovely

Zipline in Tagaytay

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The Others

May 9, 2009 by Janey

I am not the only woman in Bubba’s life. In fact, he has other “babies,” sometimes with more emotional needs.

Krie, The Albino Ratsnake

Krie is the partner of Skimpy before. Since Skimpy’s death, Krie is the oldest baby in the family. Krie has a lot of poise and class that probably were brought about by age.

Boei, The Ball Python

When we were just dating, Bubba couldn’t stop talking about how he wanted to get a ball snake. Everything is a sign to get a ball snake. We were at EDSA Shangri-la one time and we see an ad poster of a watch that has the word, “BALL” with a water snake and this is the forth-telling SIGN. He tries to connect everything as signs that he’s supposed to buy a ball snake. After a while, I relent and let him be. There were a few chances where he almost bought one but decided against it. Finally, the perfect ball snake came our way and I agreed that this is what he’s been dying to have.

Grumpy, The Hognose Snake

This hognose snake was actually a trade-off. Bubba traded off his two precious skinks for this baby who is throwing a fit all the time. He’s the crankiest in the bunch. He bites the hand that feeds him.

GTP, The Green Tree Python

GTP named after George St. Pierre but with a T instead of an S. I was in protest getting another snake but when I saw GTP’s uber yellow skin, it was so beautiful we both couldn’t resist. He reached adolescence last year that made his yellow skin turn to green.

Jigsaw, The Milksnake

Of course, men go for the “young.” This is why this milksnake used to Bubba’s favorite, more than me probably. Jigsaw is the latest addition in the family, which makes him the youngest. He celebrated his 1^st year anniversary just recently. He is named after our favorite thriller movie, SAW.

I think though that Boei remains to be his all-time favorite because that snake is really attached to him. They have this special “bond.” Boei is also special to me because he reminds me of days when we were just starting out.

In Memoriam:

Skimpy,