In Need of Every Help They Can Get

I don't know what it feels like to lose a home to a calamity, but I certainly feel for my countrymen, here in the Philippines, especially those in Visayas, ongoing through the spite of Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda.

Situation in Legaspi, Albay, one of the cities, attacked by Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda

Credits to Rappler (News Inserted)

Situation at Guiuan, Eastern Samar, one of the places/cities attacked by Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda

Photo credits to Rappler (News Inserted)

With almost a week's worth of news, I barely could look at the photos of the tragedy, but it drives me to do something for my fellow Filipinos, somehow, someway.

And with so many foundations laid out in the country, you could never go wrong with each institutions you decide to send in your help to.

So if you will donate, then please, these are the primary necessities needed:

Food (Canned Goods, Rice, Instant Noodles)

Water

Blankets

Clothes

Medicine

Hygiene Equipment

Toys (for the kids)

You could donate them to Sagip Kapamilya:

Immediate Information about Sagip Kapamilya Operation Yolanda

Telethon Numbers: 411-0013/ 411-0014/ 411-0015/ 411-0182/ 411-0183
Volunteers: 411-4995
DZMMM Helpline: 416 6300

Visit this Sagip Kapamilya link that will take you to all the necessary information you may need. Bank accounts for cash donations are also listed.

You may also buy their Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na Shirts that sell for 250Php. All proceeds go to the releif operations of Sagip Kapamilya. You may avail this at the ABS-CBN offices.

Shirt design of Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na

Photo Credits from Star Magic Facebook Page

Follow or tweet them: @ABSCBNNews for news updates or go to the ABS-CBN News website


GMA Kapuso Foundation:
Immediate Information:
Operation Bayanihan Telethon Numbers: 928-9351 or 928-4299 to accept pledges and donations.

More information on how you could help by going to the GMA Kapuso Foundation Website

Follow or tweet : @gmanews for news updates or go to the GMA News TV website


Philippine Red Cross:
Immediate Information:
Hotline: 143, Trunkline: 527-0000

Or send your in-kind donations to: Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, PO Box 280, 1018. They also accept cash donations here. You may also send in your cash donations through 7-11 and Cebuana Lhuillier.

For further information on the list of banks and other related know-how's by going to the PRC website

Follow or tweet them: @philredcross for updates and any news on missing people/survivors.

You may also go to the nearest foundations that you have around your area that support the cause... Check local radio stations or TV Stations that have information on how you could help. Your schools may also have  advocacy foundations or organizations that may want to help.

For those in other countries, you may also refer to the websites for information on how you could send in your cash donations or how you could be a part of helping out. Thank you so much.

In my own little way, I hope that I could be of help. I will be donating a few things myself but of course, we'd also need your help with such a large cause. Thank you already Misfits, and to anyone who has viewed this post. Please pass it on to your friends who need immediate information and links. Thank you.

That's it for my post. My fellow Filipinos in Visayas, please do take care. You can survive this. I know you can. We'll constantly pray for your rehabilitation...

The Angst/Joy of a College Student Going Through... Viewing of Grades..

It's been a while since I've done this Angst and Joy episode. I mean, I've only done it once but it seemed too much if I didn't do it at an appropriate time. So today's episode is going to focus on both Angst and Joy since we are gonna talk about, yup! Grades.


Now for sure any college student's either pissed or jumping for bliss once they see/saw their grades... I for one am part of this huge spectrum. Okay, let me start...




Le Angst!

So college mongrels, how were you're grades? Did you cry over them? Did you want to rip off that piece of evidence that you almost failed a subject, apart? Yeah, I feel yah brother. And as much as I would like to think that being in college is much different than when we were in high school, I can't help it dudes, I'm sorry.


I put some heart and soul into my studies over the course of the semester, but why is it that my grades were in the verge of giving any genius a heart attack? I didn't fail though guys. Phew. But coming from decent grades before, I sincerely feel bad for the grades I received this term. I don't want to blame the teachers at all because I know that I had my cracks to fill, but then again, I end up worrying about my distant future.

Book Review: Wag Lang Di Makaraos by Eros S. Atalia (2011)

I've been doing a lot of reviews and as you've noticed, their more on movies, especially since I've been into some indie ones. Anyway, if you are not aware of it, I am a self-acclaimed and proud book nerd! I have been since I was 6! LOL! Seriously though, I have had an affinity with books since I can remember. I even read most of the books at our high school library. If you don't believe me, you can ask my friends and the high school librarian too...

What I'm trying to say is that I love books and I want to share my thoughts with you about the books I read. And this is not just to brag that I have this book and that, but more on trying to give a sense of what the book is trying to convey (in my point of view, of course). Don't worry. I don't plan on bashing the books, rather be subjective with it and give my most honest opinions... Shall I get started?

With my first INKBLOTS visit (I'll talk about that later), came the sale of Sir Eros S. Atalia's books. If you don't know who Sir Eros is, well, I feel incredibly sorry for you... Sorry... Not sorry... Anyway, he is a known author and a Don Carlos Palanca Awardee for Literature. He also writes for Pilipino Mirror which is a tabloid.

Credits to Eros Atalia Fiction Writing Clinic Blog

I've got fangirl issues with authors... TEEHEE! Sir EROS! YOU ROCK!!!

Getting back to the books, I bought four of them and one is Wag Lang Di Makaraos (2011), which I read during my 1 week hospital stay. No internet, No TV meant I had all the time in the world to read.

Credits to Visprint Publication's Blog and Dwight De Leon's Wordpress

Wag Lang Di Makaraos features 100 flash fiction stories, all written by Sir Eros, subdivided into different

Macarons? Go To CHEZ KARINE

I've always been the girl who'd clamor over sweets over anything. Usually, it'd be the most tiresome thing in the world, but definitely rewarding. I remember that first chocolate I had. It was a CRUNCH bar, and from then on, I knew my life would never be the same again. Of course, my teeth are giving a jolly "HURRAH" YEY, CAVITIES!


So since coming to Manila, and knowing that there are tons of shops to find, especially dessert shops, I knew I had to be first in line. But with the messy schedules and all the sh*t that's been happening to me lately, I decided that going food hopping would be a bit grueling and tedious. So, I put that on hold for now.

But I'd like to do a food find tour nonetheless. I have discovered this bakery on TV when the lifestyle channel, ETC, featured it on their show EtceteraOnETC. Guys, I introduce you to CHEZ KARINE BAKERY.

Photo Credit to FoodieFromTheMetro

Now I know you'd say, I'm not a relevant source, and blah blah blah. But I did say it was a find, rather than a review of each plate of whatever it is they have at the bakery or restaurant, so I think that my post is legit nonetheless. I will be posting photos of going to CHEZ KARINE for real once my sister and I go food hopping soon. For now, let me savor the fast-approaching reality.

This post will also feature photos from real foodies and their reviews. Photos will be credited to the real owners. So, there. Saved from Copyright!

Sorry for the delay. Why don't I get started.

So, CHEZ KARINE is french for "At Karen's Place" and it's owned by Chef Karen Yang, a pastry chef who studied at Le Corden Bleu in France to pursue a degree in making desserts and all the jazz and has worked with top pastry chefs including those of Pierre Hermé, owner of a dessert boutique at Rue Bonaparte. She settled to come here to Manila to open up CHEZ KARINE.

When Bored, I... Do A Simple Slam

I decided to do this little series called "When Bored, I...", which has the same concept as The Angst/Joys of A College Student Going Through... That sort. And since I always find the time to be bored,
why not do something to get rid of that sudden boredom.

So one is this post which I am horrendously typing now. I'm actually gonna do this slambook thing I saw in one of my good friend's blog account.

Check out his blog: http://theincendium.wordpress.com

This slam template is available at this website:
http://slambook2020.blogspot.com/p/slambook-quotes.html
There are actually more available, but I was too lazy to scan them, I just went in and went with the obvious. It was laid on the table so, TAKE IT, JAYVEE!

Okie-dokie! Why don't I get started?




Your Name/Petname?- Hmmm. Jenivieve, Jayvee, rarely Jen. Yeah, pretty much just Jayvee

Are u working or Studying or other? -I'm studying as of the moment...

Describe yourself in 3 sentences? -Really? 3? Oh well...-_-

"A frustrated writer, A procrastinator, A wallflower."

There, satisfied?

Dream Boy/Girl?- Hmmmm. Currently, I'm really into Ansel Elgort...

Oh I do, Ansel. I really do! We can get married now! #Fangirl

Describe ur Daily rotin? -The HELL? It's spelled "ROUTINE" whoever made this template. 'Kay, daily routine: Slap myself in the face 3 times so I'd wake up naturally, so my eyes don't droop off sleeping again.

What are some words or phrases you use most? -HAHA. WEH? TEEHEE. LOL.

What are your hobbies? -Reading a mountain of books, listening to indie and rock and roll music. You can toss in pop from time to time. Writing, though it's far more than just a hobby.

Relate much?

It Was A Grueling Month

Have you noticed that I haven't posted for like a whole month? YIKES! I know, and I'm sorry Misfits. I tried, but how could I even focus writing for my blog when I can hardly focus on the two case studies, a learning system design, a compilation of broadcast scripts (Comm student, remember?), a wicked proposal, visual design requirements, and two major exams from minor subjects. UGH! I wanted to die! 

Artist Interview: Valerie Ann Chua, LISTEN TO THIS QUIET GIRL

I am happy to announce that I have thought of a brilliant idea to do specials like interviews  for my blog, featuring people who I know, may it be in a personal basis or through their crafts and profession.

And for this special, I am ecstatic and filled with joy because I got the opportunity to interview one of my favorite artists in the whole wide world, Ms. Valerie Ann Chua.

For those who know the blog/website Quiet Girl, you may be familiar with her and her work which features her subtle paintings and style. And for those who aren't, you may want to get a dose of this fabulous individual.

All Photos shown in this post are credited to Valerie's Sketchblog and Valerie's Online Gallery

A Letter To My Future Boyfriend (Wherever You Are)

Dear To Whom It May Concern, 

Hi! I know we haven't met each other yet, or we already have. It's just that we never talked or we did, just so happens we don't know each other a lot... I don't know. We might be closer to each other than we think we are. What I'm aware is, to myself, that I'd wait for you...

Anyway, all I want you to know is, I am not gonna be the typical girlfriend. Why you ask? Well, first of all. I'm weird. And I like being one. I tend to do things out of the ordinary, or say things out of context or basically, you might never understand me but please do.