Charice's Botox Treatment a Hit in Canada

While watching the television in my hotel room this morning I came upon a news over CTV News channel about teenagers getting botox treatment.  And hooray hoorah Charice Pempengco's botox treatment was featured.  I don't know if I have to be happy or sad about the news because it was both informative and sensationalized.  So, what's wrong with Charice getting a botox treatment (although I prefer that she get a reconstructive surgery so she wouldnt have that obnoxious moon face)?  If you have the money why not undergo uch treatment  (I remember this reality star on You're Cut Off who cannot help getting more cosmetic surgery that proved to be disastrous.  She now looks like a doll made in China laced with enormous amount of lead).  But, of course, Charice's treatment was a gift from a medical person who wanted her business featured abroad. 

Howe Caverns

The ever gracious David surprised me with a trip last month.  Knowing how I loved our trip to Luray Caverns in Virginia, David took me to Catskill, NY to visit Howe Cavern.  Though I think the NY cave is not as spectacular as the Virginia cave, the former has a charm unique to itself.  David, on the other hand, loved the whole tour as it included a boat tour.  He paid for the latern tour package which included an overnight stay at the facility's motel.  It was an international event as members of the tour were mostly from other countries like Russia, India (although I believe India now owns America owing to their ability to multiply fast in a year.  Also three to four families in a house altogether including grampa and grandma).

At the entrance of the cave.

David was amused of this tight path.

Ooops, we have company.

Chaz, the tour guide.

I wonder if some of these rocks are made in China.

The pagoda.

Chaz: "This is where Batman used to live."

Chaz: "I can move these rocks with just my bare hands."

The boat tour.

David was so amused with his lantern.  He said it's so hitech.

David couldn't contain his amazement over his hitech gadget.

The lobby of the cavern.  You have to go down the elevator to get to the caverns.

The motel where we stayed.

On the day of our departure.

Diet Coffee Anyone?

While dining at a restaurant tonight I heard a lady say to the waitress, "May I have a diet coffee, please." 

Now that's a new market. 

The Artist in David

David recently became busy with crafts that he trekked the store for materials and ended up making one of these:

Maybe he will have his own show in the future.  He'll compete with Martha Stewart.

Poster Boy

It was one of those days when you are in a building delivering something when you look at the bulletin board and see a poster.  Upon closer inspection you find yourself gasping - you see your face on the poster for the promotion of the school.  And you didn't even know it.  That what happened to me last week when we went to administration building to deliver stuff to the college president's office.  We were waiting for the elevator when my eyes wandered to the bulletin board.  I noticed a familiar face on the poster. Upon closer inspection I found out that it was me on the picture. It was taken about two years ago at the honors and awards ceremony.  I was shaking the college president's hand. Afterwards, I showed David the said poster.

Now I want a copy of that poster so I could send one home.

Asian Family Day at the Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester, NY

For the last time, I am not Chinese! Many people think I am Chinese (though I have nothing against Chinese people. It's just that I am not Chinese). I am not made in China! Another person thought I am Mexican. Do I look like I just crossed the border? Though I must admit during summer I turn into an Asian. Ha, the sun scorches my skin and my darn little secret is revealed. Anyway, here are some snapshots of what happened during the Asian Family Day held at the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester, NY.

An American lady playing a Japanese traditional instrument.

Filipino-Americans showcasing the beauty of the Philippines.

Kids enjoy activities featuring Asian-related puzzles and paper constructions.


Writing Chinese characters.

Korean exhibit.

The long lost Asian boy, David.

Nepal booth.

The Vietnamese booth.

Traditional Korean dance.

A dance routine from the Pakistanis.

Yey, I'm flying! I'm flying!

Haiku-reading.

Newly-polished nails.

Indians and imports dance to Slumdog Millionaire's Jai Ho.

Chinese fan dance (mainit kasi).

Traditional Asian costumes.

Ay, si ate, si kuya at kung sinu-sino pa. Kumpletos rekados.

Ooops, smile na, swerte pa, smile na kamo. O, smile na, smile na.

O, ari o, bill na sing patahi. Siling ni nanay nyo bongga gid kuno.

Memorial Day 2009