The Shee-sha Experience

Going to the "despedida" of a former classmate has given me the perfect opportunity to try Shee-sha smoking. I have always wanted to try this.

Shee-sha or shisha is a single or multi hose water pipe with a glass base used for smoking flavored tobacco.

For only P275 you can try different flavors like White or Black Grape, Apple, Strawberry, Mint and Orange.

We chose a combination of Mint and White grapes. If you are a smoker you will probably find this a bit too mild for your taste. But you will be puffing for more than an hour if you try to smoke this alone. So either share it with some friends or set aside about an hour and a half to finish the shee-sha.

Too bad you cant smoke at the second floor due to lack of ventilation.


Shawarma Snack Center

485B R. Salas Street, Ermita,

Manila, , PHILIPPINES
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Don't Be Misinformed by CFC

This ad was run at the Sept. 30 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, and is basically another misrepresentation by the Couples for Christ Foundation of what the real purpose and meaning of the HOUSE BILL NO. 5043 is. The title ironically says it all DON'T BE MISINFORMED!

The ad gives you 7 test questions answerable by yes or no that are "supposed" to tell you whether you should agree with the bill or not. It also mentions parts and sections of the bill you should read with regards to the question.

Please read the entire bill and decide for yourselves what is really good for the impoverished section of our community. Don't let published half-truths sway your opinion. i know its a bit of a long read but it is really an enlightening read.

Full text of House Bill No. 5043 (Reproductive Health and Population Development Act of 2008)

and please sign the online petition to pass the bill

http://www.petitiononline.com/rhan2008/petition.html

Petition Ad run at the same day and same newspaper as the CFC ad

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Wii Outdoor Irony

"Outdoor" challenge?

I still remember when a kid's "outdoor challenge" meant looking for an old tin can then removing your spartan or dragon slippers to play "tumbang preso" barefoot, or going bike racing at your nearest subdivision on your bmx bike, or better yet playing water tag at the beach or local pool.

Funny yet sad at the same time

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Skrull Ship Crashes at Ali Mall

I am sorry.

First it was an image of President GMA outing herself as a skrull. Now famous Filipino comic book artist Leinil Francis Yu has given us another fun easter egg. That of a skrull ship crashing at the parking lot of Ali Mall Cubao.

This is all part of the Marvel Secret Invasion mini-series/event. Check out issue#5 for the Arroyo pic and issue#6 for the Ali Mall crash.

Secret Invasion #6 cover

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A Rainy Day at the La Mesa Ecopark

With nothing to do on a cloudy Monday afternoon, we decided to visit the La Mesa Ecopark to have some nature tripping fun. For a measly P50/person you can stay at the park for the whole day. For first time visitors i recommend that you ride the electric car first for the free tour. This way you can see all the places and attractions that are inside the park without breaking a sweat, because i can tell you that this park is huge!

We made the mistake of climbing the flower terraces first and boy was it tiring! The view of the La Mesa dam was disappointing since it was gated and fenced. You can barely see it. But the view of the park from above made that climb worth it.

The La Mesa Dam

Neptune Pond

Amphitheater

You can pitch a tent at the amphitheater where camping is allowed. This place is the only lighted area in the park at night.

I know that were not supposed to pick the flowers but i just couldn't help it. Sorry! :)

Fitness trail for the fit and young. How i miss those fit and carefree days of yore. Hahaha! Too bad im not fit and only young at heart.

Go Girl!

Bikes can be rented for P50-80/hr. But since it was slightly raining and the biking area was a little muddy, nobody was renting that day.

Fishing Wharf

You can rent a fishing rod for P20 for the whole day and pay P80/kg of the fish that you catch. You can grill the fish inside the park if you're inclined to do that.

It seems that you have to pay the Pool Entrance fee if you want see the pool, even if youre not going to take a swim. Too bad.

Orchidarium

Water Lilies

Watch out for those metal railings, you might get a bit of a surprise when you look at them closely. Slimy snails alert!

Souvenir Shop

Special thanks to all the people at the briefing area and at the First Aid station for being so helpful and polite. Good job guys. Keep it up!

One last smile before we leave the ecopark

Sakay Na!

La Mesa Ecopark

East Fairview, Quezon City

(02) 430-4051 / (02) 430-5207 (telefax)

Entrance: Php 50.00

Discounts available for senior citizens and QC residents/student

Website: http://www.lamesaecopark.com/

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Ultra Realistic Paper Crafts

Who says that Yamaha only offers bikes and musical instruments? These ultra-realistic paper crafts can be downloaded here. If you have lots of time to spare and is ultra-patient unlike me, then you should go try this.

Sumatran Orangutan

Giant Panda

Grevy's Zebra

Japanese Golden Eagle

Hyacinth Macaw

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