Photos after the Bloodbath in Quirino Grand Stand, Manila Philippines

Got these pictures from the "I hate Philippines" and "Philippines hijacking see their intentions to rescue the hostages failed" accounts/fan pages in Facebook.

Kung sino man kayo na nanjan sa mga pictures na yan, mahiya naman kayo!

(Whoever you are people on these pictures, be ashame!)

If I'll be asked, I hope the people on these photos will ask forgiveness in public for being so insensitive of the whole situation. These pictures trigger anger for people like us who grieves for what had happened on the hostage taking. Please be compassionate on our fellow Chinese and Filipino people in distress.

The fan page where I got these pictures on Facebook almost have 33,000+ fans and counting.

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Postscripts To a Bloodbath in Quirino Grand Stand, Manila Philippines

A SWAT member rescued one of the 15 hostages left in the hi-jacked tourist bus.

"I fear for how the hostage siege came to an end

and what could it bring.

I fear for my love ones.

I fear for my family.

I fear for my country men.

And I fear for our country."

- Pinknote

The following Postscripts is said to be written by a survivor in the hostage taking in a Hong Kong Tourist Bus by ex-cop Mr. Rolando Mendoza yesterday, August 23, 2010 in Quirino Grandstand Metro Manila, Philippines. The Hong Kong tourists were said to be visiting Manila Ocean Park that day, as they were going back to Hong Kong at 7:30 PM the same day.

What had happened saddened every Filipinos. Even my family condemned the system we had here in the Philippines. It all started with a bad treatment and dismissal by the force Mr. Mendoza is in to, the Philippine National Police. And as we all clearly saw, they also had a very very bad training as they tried to cease the hostage siege - it was soo slow and without specialized equipment. If only they took precautions, maybe it never last for 12 hours. If only they did not anticipate that everything is going to be alright. In times like this, we all have to lift everything to God. I hope no innocent people would be hurt and could die after this incident. I hope the domino effect that it will create is less bloody. May God always be with us all.

*Media confirms that there is no survivor named Bang Lu Min. This account is fiction.

Postcripts To A BloodBath

Mr. Mendoza was already upset even before he saw on television what the policemen did to his brother. The other tourists who remained inside the bus were complaining. Wei Ji Jiang wanted to go to the bathroom. Dao Chi Yu was hungry and the rest were just groaning and whining like they have forgotten that our lives rest in Mr. Mendoza's hands.

The hostage taker, as you know him was really nice. He treated us okay and even let the elders and the children leave the bus. He said your policemen treated him unfairly. He was a policeman too and was accused of doing something he had no knowledge of. But your government didn't listen so he used us to get everyone's attention.

Things would have never turned for the worst if he didn't see how his family was dragged out of their house and taken into custody. He was watching the news all the time as we huddled around each other behind the bus. He shouted some words in your language then started shooting in the air. A girl about my age started screaming. Mr. Mendoza demanded her to stop but she didn't understand English. God, he had to slash her neck with a knife just to put her to rest. Her boyfriend who tried to hit him was shot in the head.

Tension was rising. You can see in his face how scared and confused he was. The bus driver ran away leaving him alone with strangers from a distant land. I can see him walking across the aisle, sometimes pointing his machine gun to one of the tourists. But he tried his best not to hurt us, especially those who really cooperate.

I guess its in your nature not to inflict pain on others unless it was necessary. I remember him saying that he will free us before sundown and implored us to forget everything when we return home. But his words don't matter now. The policemen were trying to force their way in, while we all lied down to shield ourselves from bullets. Mister Mendoza blindly shoots at his enemies which I think kept them from rescuing us. I hear sobs under the chairs. Some were even shouting the names of their loved ones even when the air merely eat their words. Kevin Tang tried to escape when the glass door was was shattered, but one shot and he slumped on the floor with blood gushing from his mouth.

Heavy rain pitter-pattered on the rooftop. In old Chinese saying, it means an end to a struggle. Finally, somebody was able to open the escape hatch at the back of the bus. Freedom. But I knew Mister Mendoza was still alive. I knew he was just waiting for a chance to strike back at his enemies. So I told those around me not to escape. Let the authorities come for us instead. Then there was gunfire. He was firing at his enemies with a machine gun. Those who were at the escape hatch fled abandoning us once again. It's like a nightmare with no end and to wake up means a certain death. Then somebody from outside the bus threw a canister. It forced out a black smoke that is so painful to the eyes and putrid smelling to the nose. People started screaming. We cannot breathe. Some ran in front of the bus but Mister Mendoza warned them of stray bullets. It was too late. One was hit on the head, the other was hit on the shoulders. Bullets were now flying. Its like the authorities thought we were all dead. Mister Mendoza finally admits his mistake and said sorry to everyone, dead or alive. He then ran towards the front of the bus where he would meet his maker. As he passed by my chair with bullets whistling overhead, I clutched my hand on the velvet curtain and wrapped it around my face. All I could think of was to stay alive - for my child who is waiting for me back in Xinjang. I know I will survive,

I will come home.

Bang Lu Min

Survivor, Quirino Bloodbath

Ah... the Hong Kong nationals only wanna see the beauty of our country, but what fate had brought them? May the souls of those who died rest in peace and may the souls of those concern in the incident be at peace to. God bless the Philippines. May God bless us all.

Credits to Supersawsaw for the Poscripts. [Update: the poscripts' already remove from supersawsaw since the media and authorities said no one from hostages was named Bang Lu Min. Therefore, the Postscripts To A Bloodbath is fake.]

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Our 3rd Wedding Anniversary Celebration

We celebrated our wedding anniversary last July but what me and hubby planned ahead of time did not happen. We weren't sad anyway, since we accepted the fact that we had Kelliyah, our 1month old baby then (now she's almost 3months!) and is always with us wherever we go. Actually, while we were going to Manila last July 25, it rained so hard that the roads near Roxas blvd. were so flooded. We wanted to go to Manila Ocean Park, but the weather did not permit us. A lot of vehicle were stranded back then, so, going to Manila Ocean Park wasn't a good idea after all. We change route and went to SM Las Pinas since daddy told us that Jian can enjoy SM Storyland there. So off we went to Storyland still filled with excitement!

And here we are, my precious family of four, taking a snapshot in SM Storyland. =)

SM Storyland doesn't have an entrance fee. You can actually check their theme park for free! It was a bit dark and dry inside but still we enjoyed taking photos of us and Jian. It's still a happy Sunday bonding for my family and that's what's important after all. So we just pose and took pictures and enjoyed our day out. =)

On the exact date of our Wedding Anniversary, I cooked for lunch and dinner and invited my in-laws at home. My mom and dad were also there celebrating with us. Cooking for Mike always bring a lot of sweet memories since we always celebrate our monthsary before we got married. I guess I would never get tired of doing this for a lifetime. =)

Daddy and I - a year before we welcomed our first born, Jian. =)

I always have reasons to celebrate...hehe

My beautiful family on Our Wedding Anniversary!

And here are my loving in-laws! =)

Hubby and I decided to go to Manila Ocean Park some other time this august or september. But watching what had happened in Quirino Grand Stand on TV yesterday, I guess we'll just stay away from Manila this year. Read my blog post about what had happened yesterday H E R E. May God bless the Philippines.

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Best Weight Loss Diet

Since I gave birth to my second child more than 2 months ago, I already loss 10lbs. It's a good achievement though I still have to loose another 30 more pounds to have my ideal weight in respect with my height. I strictly watch everything I eat, but still haven't tried exercising since I undergone a cesarean section during delivery. I just can't wait for the doctor's go signal for me to shed some weight as I hit the treadmill.

While waiting for my body to be ready for some rigorous exercise, I searched over the net and came up to a site that informs me on the best weight loss diet. Thank goodness it was created. I knew I am on the right track! =)

As the author said,

Cleaning the house, making the bed, shopping, mowing and gardening are all forms of physical activity.

Exercise, however, is a structured and repetitive form of physical activity that you simply do frequently.

I do believe taking care of baby does the trick! Not only with my diet on food has been making me loss weight, but also doing a repetitive form of physical activity! Oh my, I would definitely visit his site again to know some more. =)

As more and more people are gaining weight because of bad eating habits, a site like the one I found is all we need: informative and easy to understand. Visit the site to be informed and aware. Click H E R E to check it out.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% mine.

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"Pagbabago"

[An entry to Goldilocks' Contest 2010]

Limang buwan bago ang aking pagtatapos sa kolehiyo, nakahanda na ang lahat ng plano ko bago ako mag-settle down: Magkatrabaho at makilala ang abilidad bilang isang propesyunal na babaeng inhinyero, makabili ng sariling sasakyan at libutin ang buong mundo. Mga plano ko, tatlong taon na ang nakalilipas, na nabago ng dumating ang isang maagang regalo ng Diyos para sa akin, si Jian, ang aking panganay. =)

Nakakatakot ang unang araw nang nalaman namin ni Mike na may mumunting buhay kaming nabuo sa aking sinapupunan. Hindi ito dahil hindi namin sya inaasahan, kundi dahil ang aming anghel ay maaaring malaglag. Sabi ng doktora, Threatened Abortion daw. Kaya pala palaging sumasakit ang aking puson na para bang magkakaron na ako ngunit patak-patak ng dugo lang ang lumalabas. Sobrang sakit. Maya't maya ang pananakit, kasama ang malalamig na butil-butil kong pawis. Natakot ako para sakanya. Ayoko syang mawala. Hindi ko pa man sya nararamdaman, mahal ko na sya. Hindi ko inisip kung anong maaaring magyari sa akin at kung anu mang pagbabago ang maaaring maganap kapag nalaman nilang andyan na sya, basta ang alam ko, kailangan nilang malaman ang maselang kalagayan ko. Para sakanya, magiging malakas ako. Para sakanya, magiging matapang ako.

Pagkatapos ng isang malaking desisyon na pinangatawanan ko, nabago ang mga planong binuo ko para sa aking sarili. Nang ikasal kami ni Mike at nangakong magsasama sa hirap at ginhawa habang buhay, niyakap ko ang malaking pagbabago sa lahat ng aspeto ng aking buhay. Kinasal kami ni Mike tatlong buwan bago ako nakatapos ng kolehiyo bilang Inhinyero. Ang mga plano kong magtrabaho at kumita ng sariling pera ay isinantabi ko na muna. Ang mga planong magkaroon ng sariling sasakyan at lumibot sa mundo ay hindi na lang para sa sarili ko ngayon, kundi para na sa aking magiging pamilya.

Dumating si Jian at minahal ko ang bago kong karakter bilang isang ina: mahirap ngunit masaya. Maraming bagong karanasan. Mga karanasang nagtuturo sa akin upang maging isang bagong tao. Mga karanasang masasaya, nakakatakot, nakakagulat, nakakapagtaka, ngunit taos puso akong nagpapasalamat sa Diyos sa mga regalong binalot nya ng pananampalataya, pag-asa at pagmamahal. Nabago man ang plano at ang pipiliin kong landas na tatahakin, nasasabik ako sa mga bagong papel kong ginagampanan.

Sa tatlong taon namin pagsasama bilang mag-asawa ni Mike, hawak-kamay naming hinarap, hinaharap at haharapin ang mga pagbabagong maaaring mangyari pa sa aming pamilya. At sa tatlong taon ngang iyon, naging saksi at bahagi ang Goldilock's sa pamilyang puno ng pag-ibig naming binuo at inaalagaan.

Ang mga sumusunod na larawan ay ang mga Goldilocks' cakes na kasalo namin sa mahahalagang okasyon ng aking pamilya. Ang Goldilocks na naging saksi sa pagbabagong tinanggap ko bilang isang asawa at ina. Ang Goldilocks' cakes na sumisimbolo sa tamis ng aming pagmamahalan at samahan: mula noon, hanggang ngayon. =)

Salamat Goldilocks!

Sa mga pagkakataong kasalo ka ng aking pamilya at

iyong dinaragdagan ang tamis ng aming pagmamahalan,

pinagmamalaki ko na buong puso kong tinanggap

ang pagbabagong nakatakda kong yakapin.

Tulad mo,

na patuloy na nagbabago upang mapasaya at

masilbihan ng mas mabuti ang mga tulad kong

tumatangkilik sayo,

ako rin,

patuloy kong yayakapin ang mga pagbabagong

para sa ikabubuti ng mga taong

nagmamahal sa akin

at minamahal ko.

Hanggang sa susunod pang mga taon, Goldilocks!

Maraming maraming salamat! =)

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Eye Shadows + Huge Contact Lenses???

I bought Avon's recent brochure yesterday to check if there's something I would like to buy. Well, actually I only want to see it to satisfy my needs to window shop while I put baby Kelliyah to sleep... less tiring than to actually stroll in the mall, isn't it? hehehe

On the serious tone, It's been quite a while since I wanna try to copy Avon's models on applying eye shadows. I wonder how they make their eyes pop using 3 shades of the same color. I remember Korean and Japanese anime girls, with those big and colorful eyes, they look so pretty! Even Lady Gaga's eyes on her "Bad Romance" video seems huge but nice. So I did search for tutorials on how to achieve huge eye look and I came up with an AOL health article that describes how Lady Gaga appears to have really big eyes on her "Bad Romance" video. So it was a pair of contact lenses that does Lady Gaga's trick! The article says that teens, as Lady Gaga's numerous audience, are mostly the one trying to get the same look using online contact lenses with dangerous results. "A contact lens is a medical device and must be fit to he patient's eye," said Dr. Marc Werner, an ophthalmologist at Stahl Eye Center in new York City. "when it is not fitted properly, the patient risks everything from minimal discomfort to loss of vision related to a contact lens infection. Unfortunately, if vision loss occurs, it may be permanent. " Isn't it scary?? Err, too much for the huge eye drama I want to achieve huh? Oh I guess I'll just settle for the eye shadows now..hehe

It's creepy to have this not normal look, isn't it? What do you think?

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My Baby Girl is here!

Finally, those sleepless nights and oh so tight tummy are over. My baby girl is here! And she is such a darling. I love her the first time I saw her, and I vow to savor her baby moments since I missed my eldest's growing up months coz I was too engrossed with my mild post partum depression.

I remember when I first saw Jian. He was like a stranger to me. I wasn't that excited to see him but prior to my delivery, it was the opposite. Hubby and I were so delighted shopping for our soon-to-be first born. Hubby was so eager to buy Jian's stroller and crib, and me on the other hand shopped for a lot of new born clothes that I wasn't considering my mom's advice that babies grow up fast and he won't be needing all the clothes I bought after 3 months. We just can't wait to see Jian in person back then. But when he came out, it was all a different story. I was easily irritated by his frequent cries. I can't wait for him to grow up and do things on his own. Little did I know that I'll miss holding his little body in my arms, singing him to sleep and waking in the middle of th night to feed him. Now, he's all grown up that I can't even kiss him whenever I want without him running away from me to play with his toys. I miss my baby boy.

But with my Kelliyah, my newly born baby girl, it should be a different story. I vowed to savor all the small details of taking care of my little angel. I don't want to miss her babyhood. I want to savor all the sleepless nights she cries for milk, because I know after 3 months or so, she will be crawling on the floor, learning how to stand and walking with her kuya Jian with lesser help from the grown ups. I wanted to enjoy her obedience, just like Jian does now, without missing her babyhood. My experiences with them both are way too different, but I love them equally with all my heart and soul. (They don't have any idea how special they are to me.)

Here's a picture of our 20days old baby girl, Kelliyah Angela.



And here's a picture of my two beloved kids, my little knight and little angel.

Jian Ezekiel & Kelliyah Angela

Aren't they so adorable? =)

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