Catching up with Christine over dinner and what she has been up to….
Though she has a day job, she told me she likes to do more social work! and instantly I love the girl even more and felt so happy and fulfilled for our friend, Gil, to have married someone like Christine. Sometimes we are so caught up in our careers, in our own lives, and here is someone who thinks of others first before all that!
Anyway, she told me about what she did last year during the Ondoy tragedy. Because I can’t keep up with all my facebook friends, I failed to see what she did and I thought it was an interesting idea. So I am featuring it here now still. It’s never too late to BE INSPIRED! What creative ways on how people can help others. Again, Christine teaches me the value of working hard to help others- sometimes we are so busy we just give money or we just make it easy for ourselves and just clean up our things and just give it away. Christine and her friends did something else….. And here is how they did it!
Step 1 AUCTION in Facebook and “Ukay Ukay”
Christine and her officemates, who are also her bestfriends, collected all their valuable things which they thought they could auction. That way they can raise more money since some of the items are collectibles. Everyone gave up many things from their personal collections or closets and posted it in facebook in their IGone page
They set up photo albums of the items that were to be auctioned. Read carefully how they described each album 🙂
“These are bags that were previously love and lovingly chosen…but whose owners felt they would be put to better use to generate funds for families victimized by Ondoy”
Had I known about this, I would have bought something for my Dad here, he loves these things!!!
Many beautiful and branded items which they gave up and sold
While the auction was going on, they had the “Ukay Ukay” Sale in their office for 3 weeks. The logic behind this was that instead of giving these clothes away and not knowing if they will fit that person or if will be appreciated, they sold it to people who will actually pay for it and will personally use them – hence everyone benefits accordingly. I suddenly felt bad giving away all my clothes and other personal stuff, putting them in boxes and just giving them away. Then now wondering whether they even liked it or got to use it. So I thought this was a good idea!
Christine selling Gil’s clothes 🙂
They are so good at marketing!! Signs around the “Ukay Ukay” sale 🙂
Their company matched whatever money they raised!! How generous! 
STEP 2 Packing of relief goods
The Auction and Ukay Ukay was just the beginning. After 3 weeks, they raised a lot of money!!! And they bought goods and repacked them. They turned their office into a packing center:-) Thanks to supportive bosses who allowed all this to happen!
Wow!! 1,623 relief bags!! You can more or less compute how much they raised!!! GREAT JOB GUYS!!!
Step 3 Distributing the Relief Goods
Still it is not yet over, they all went themselves and distributed the goods
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!!! It’s amazing what people can do to help others!
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Congratulations to Starbucks Philippines, to Mom and Quito and the rest of the Store development team!!
Again, a winner among Starbucks stores form all over the world. The Philippines is champion again! STARBUCKS LIPA store.
Photos by Alexis Vintayen
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This is one of the places we go to for Japanese ingredients and snacks which we cannot find anywhere else. Our cousin Ana told us about this place. They have a wide variety but it has a bit of a smell and it is not so clean- but it is okay. It is right beside Seryna in Japan Town ( near Makati Cinema Square )
They even have frozen and refrigerated items from Japan
All kinds of Japanese rice. James made sure we got our japanese rice from here for the Beef Pepper Rice ( Beef Pepper Rice by Heart2Heart February 3, 2010) that we made at home
and this is where I get my Pino for P 88.00 for a box of 6 pieces !! ( Pino January 4, 2010)
There is a restaurant beside it which we tried
They have takeout
And they have dine in
We got a Ramen set for P 195.00 – we got all this for P 195.00! Ramen, yummy fried rice and gyoza!
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From the red carpet to the city streets, TOD’S has always been a favorite among these fashion luminaries. The likes of Adrien Brody, Benicio del Toro, Katie Holmes, Reese Witherspoon and Queen Rania of Jordan were all spotted wearing timeless pieces from one of the most loved fashion names.
Academy Award winner Adrien Brody arrived at the Sundance Film Festival wearing Tod’s Leather Gommino Boots in Black to match the freezing weather in Utah.
Actresses Naomi Watts and Katie Holmes wore a Tod’s Nylon Piumino Black Jacket to match the Sundance Film Festival weather. Katie perfected her warm fashion ensemble with Tod’s Aspen Gray Boots.
Even during her shopping escapades, Legally Blonde star Reese Witherspoon never leaves the house without her carry all bag. In one of her shopping trips in Los Angeles, Reese was seen carrying a Tod’s Leather Upper Media Bag to go with her casual yet stylish weekend outfit.
A heartbreaker in his black suit, Benicio Del Torro was wearing TOD’s sunglasses as he arrived in Rome to promote his new film “Wolfman.”
Ever regal and fashionable, Royal Highness Queen Rania of Jordan was seen carrying a Tod’s Pashmy Tracolla Bag and wearing TOD’s sunglasses during one of her royal trips.
Owing to its functional, comfortable and elegant designs, Tod’s has become every Hollywood stars’ favorite fashion find.
In the Philippines, Tod’s is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center and Rustan’s Tower, Shangri-La Plaza Mall.
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It was a very hot day at the park at 2 pm, but even when booths were not even set up – there were many art lovers going around already eagerly awaiting and many already purchasing even before 2pm.
Lisa told me to take note of the out of town artists that came for the event
From BAGUIO
From Bohol
From Malabon
And the art lovers going around
And Melissa happily purchasing her work of Art
All the proceeds help and benefit our very own Philippine artists and at the same time funds the National Museum
Thanks to the Board of Trustees who volunteer their time and efforts to uplift and preserve Philippine Art
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Art in the Park 2010 Feb 16, 2010
Art in the Park: Art After Dark 2009 March 9, 2009
Art in the Park 2008 June 29, 2008
Art in the Park November 13, 2007
Heart2Heart featured Backyard Gardens last September 12, 2009 and Bambi’s was part of it. But then Bambi sent me more photos from her garden in Bacolod! Wow, she must have a big garden and is very lucky to have Jojo ( I call him Alexie ), a hard working and patient fiancé who helps her take care of her garden. Thanks Bambi for sharing your photos and I really admire you…. Next time, we should feature the great cooking that you do with all these herbs!
Jojo is very happy for his hardwork truly paid off! Jojo painstakenly wakes up at 5am daily to water all the plants in the garden, prune, cut, and replant, mixes his soil and seeds, and when he comes home from work he waters them all again!!!!!! I only buy the seeds and the seedlings and point to Jojo and Jay my wonderful Baptist gardener where to put all the seedlings!!!!! hahaha my manicured nails might get dirty and might loose its beauty so thats the bonus of being a girl!” 🙂
Baby Cinnamon Tree
Baby Curry Tree
Baby Fennel
Baby Lettuce
Baby Rosemary
Baby Seedlings to Sprout
Bay Leaf
Carraway
Curly Parsley
Fennel Tree
Fresh Harvest Native Ginger
Galangal
Garlic Chives
Greek Chives
Greek Oregano
Green Tea
Holy Red Basil
Italian Flat Parsley
Italian Oregano
Italian Sweet Basil
Kaffir Lime Tree
Native Ginger
Native Lemon Grass
Native Lime Tree
Rosemary ( Mother Plant )
Thai Basil
Thai Lemon Grass
Thyme
Turmeric in pots
Bambi with turmeric leaf and flower from harvest
Turmeric
Vanilla Plant for the Vanilla Pod
Vietnamese Cilantro
White Onion
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Enzo Angiolini, the contemporary American footwear brand, has always been synonymous with supreme craftsmanship and quality. The brand epitomizes timeless sophistication, by offering an upscale European aesthetic and design influence. The brand’s latest collection exemplifies classic elegance and femininity, but adds excitement with fresh new colors and shine, helping women bring their spring/summer wardrobes to a new height of chic.
Everything is Illuminated
Metallics take center stage this season, while soft palettes are punctuated with splashes of bright colors to create an interesting contrast and irresistible charisma.
Textured patent leathers have been reintroduced for spring in candy colored hues.
Shapely silhouettes are coupled with delicate details like florals, bows and jewels in fresh prints creating a perfect balance between vigor and subtle charm.
Theory of Evolution
Vachetta and matte leathers are the key materials in this collection, while architectural accents, highlighted by structured heels, create a unique design element. Bring your wardrobe to new heights with retro chunky heels, elegant stilettos and bold platforms. Embellishments are anything but conventional, from jewels and metal studs to braiding and woven details, you are sure to love this collection. Shades of black, white, red and brown are the key colors for this line.
World Carnival
Vibrant colors rule for Spring/Summer 2010! Inspired by colorful summer carnivals, the collection is filled with tones that echo one of this season’s main fashion trends. Find fun styles available in such colors as vivid lime, yellow, tomato and pink, adding a sense of excitement and fun to the collection.
Add polished gemstones and ethnic prints to paint a perfect picture of Summer vivre. Sexy sandals are hot for summer while classy pumps are perfect compliment any woman’s work attire.
Enzo Angiolini is exclusively available at Rustans Makati.
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