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PHOTO DIARY: LEE MIN HO IN MANILA 11.16.12

I already blogged about my invite for Lee Min Ho’s fan meet in Araneta here. November 16 came. 

The long queue. 

The opening number in the tune of 2NE1’s FIRE. Philippine All Stars! 

The stage!

Oh! I can still remember everything. His sweet smile, his kind gestures, the wild crowd, my red alert incident and everything. Mind you, my friends and I are on different areas so I experienced the mosh pit alone. Oh and it was my first time! I survived it merely because of Lee Min Ho’s smile and not to mention how he enjoyed on his own fan meet. The jam packed Araneta Coliseum video here. Till next time, Lee Min Ho! 

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VIDEO: LEE MIN HO IN MANILA

Sorry, but these are just two videos. I’m lazy to upload the videos that I’ve took last November 16 during Lee Min Ho’s fan meet in Manila. How I wish I got a better cam to record everything. It’s okay though, because everything is well recorded in my heart and mind. Just putting these on my blog so I can easily recall everything that happened last November 16, 2012. 

The jam packed Big Dome. Everyone was so excited. What a dream come true to see him in person after waiting for 3 years! Oh yes, I survived the mosh pit. haha! First time ever to experience standing for almost 2 hours with a crazy crowd. 

Denise, my friend, won in the act that scene contest. So she had the chance to be on the same stage with Lee Min Ho. So proud of her. Screamed on top of my lungs, “GO DENISE” which resulted to the weird stares of the people beside me. haha!

Lee Min Ho enjoyed watching the top 5 entries. You can really see how sincere this man is. I swear he’s more than a pretty face!

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You’re my everything

After 3 years of waiting, I finally saw him in person. It feels surreal. Look at this pretty face. Such a perfect guy. His smile, kindness, his height, his skin, his voice, ahhhhh everything!! Who cares if he can’t dance? I love him that ev

erything about him is so perfect in my heart! Who can defy the gravity of his charm? Beautiful hangover from his fun meet in Araneta Coliseum. It was really crazy! Everyone got their crayOn. Indeed, such a fun meet. He really left a beautiful scar in my heart. Oha! Till next time! :-) ♥
I’ll make a post about my experience soon. Wait for that. Thank you Bench! I hope to see him again next year. I hope I can be super near him. 
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Story Behind: Lee Min Ho Fun Meet Invite

It was year 2009, when I got hooked with Korean dramas. It started with Boys Over Flowers, which was a Korean adaptation of Hana Yori Dango. I was already a fan of HYD’s story because of Meteor Garden (Taiwanese version) when I was in high school. I can still remember how sad I was if I missed an episode. I even cried when I missed one. Oh what a child! haha. I was a Vic Zhou fan back then because I was so in love with his character as Hua Ze Lei.  Back then, Bench brought Jerry Yan in the Philippines. HAHA! I can still remember how F4 filled the music hit charts with their music videos. Oh Baby Baby Baby My Baby Baby. I bet you just sang that part. lol

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Jerry Yan’s Bench ad

Can you still remember how Filipinos were crazy about F4 back then? 

Now they’re bringing Lee Min Ho well known as Gu Jun Pyo of BOF! He’s now a great warrior/woodalchi in my heart, haha! Please do watch his new drama, The Great Doctor. (shameless plugging)  Don’t you know that I waited for 3 years to see him in person here in our country! OHEMGEE! I watch almost all his dramas! He’s beyond amazing not to mention how perfect his face is. No one can defy the gravity of his charm. Now, I have the chance to meet this man. 

Bench posted this mechanics last October 13 on their Twitter account. I went so gaga and told my Mom about it. 

Full mechanics to get an invite for Lee Min Ho’s fun meet. Photo credits to: PhilippineStar

Believe it or not, I remained calm. I even intended to buy on  November. Crazy right? I think I forgot that there were a lot of Filipino LMH stans. In the midst of the news, that there were no longer Patron invites, I started to panic. I even gave up the thought of watching. But hey, the Minoz in me said it’s not yet over. 

My first try was last October 16 before meeting up my senior nurses in Trinoma. New set of invites just arrived when I got there but the sad thing was I didn’t bring my shopping money by that time. Okayyyyy. 

Second try was last October 17 before my PM duty, I went to SM Marikina. No more available tickets. How sad. The saleslady said that in the afternoon, new sets of tickets will arrive. My ever supportive mom waited for more than 3 hours in the store when I left for work. But in the end, no tickets arrived. The saleslady asked for my number, my mom gave it. My wise mom, asked for the store’s contact number.

The next day, I tried my luck. I planned to go to Bench’s branches in Alimall and Gateway. My Mom and I first went to Alimall.

Handsome right? My mom agreed! nyahah

My goal that day was to get a Patron invite. I asked the saleslady if they still have Patron tickets. Busted! Upper and Lower tickets only. 

Next stop was in Gateway. I had strong feelings that I’ll score a Patron ticket upon going to Gateway. When I entered, I immediately went to the counter and asked if they still have Patron tickets. His answer was, “Ma’am meron po, ilan po?” [Yes, we have. how many?] My response was, “Yesss! Isa lang.” [Yes, one only.) I even clapped upon hearing that they still have a Patron invite. 

They even looked at me so surprised with my reaction hahah. I even told my mom, ANG SAYAAAAA! [HAPPINESS] haha. They said, 15 new Patron invites arrived that day and the invite that I got was the last one. Lucky? Meant to be!! haha. I was beyond thankful to God for the chance. 

The prize of my patience and perseverance. 

How happy can I be? This one is a treasure!

I’m not just a fan of his handsome face. I’m more of a fan of his passion and perseverance in his chosen craft. In whatever he does, he do it with his best. He is more than a pretty face. 

See you fellow Minoz on November 16, 2012! :-)

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Samsung Makes BIG BANG ALIVE

When boredom strikes, music saves my day! Music knows no boundaries. I don’t care if the song is not in the universal language. All I know is music can be appreciated by it’s melody and the emotions attached with it. HA! Cliche as it may sound, I hope someone there can understand me. 

One fantastic group of musicians always save my day not just because of their music but mostly because of their passion in life and of course in music! Whenever I hear their songs, I am put into a new dimension. Get ready for that! Let’s call them my BBH (BIG BANG HEROES) leading the VIP nation of the Samsung Galaxy. oha!

These five main VIPs, my BBH can be well described by the different colors of the Samsung Galaxy’s SIII, which will make my BBH much more alive in your senses. Get hold of yourselves as I start the Big Bang’s explosion of SIII’s colors as inspired by the Earth’s richest materials. 

Ladies and gentlemen, let me take you to the burst of colors in VIP nation of the Samsung Galaxy with my BBH! 

GARNET RED - Kwon Ji Yong a.k.a G Dragon (the leader)

Red model is the color of garnet, which “was worn as an amulet by the ancient Egyptians who believed the stone contained protective powers.”

Samsung Galaxy’s SIII Garnet Red is the most classy one for me, hence my favorite. This color would best describe the leader. Red is a warm color which may symbolize great power and influence.

Here’s the leader, the father of the group. Would you say yes to his dare to catch him on fire? LALALALALA.   Fantastic baby as he is, even if I have ten mouths I can’t find words on how awesome this man is, just like how much I adore the Garnet Red of SIII. Many of the citizens of the VIP nation would agree to me that he’s really a one of a kind. He perfectly fits for the Garnet Red for he is the great one behind BIG BANG, the protective power that he gives to BIG BANG that maintains them on being on top. A singer, composer, a producer, a certified fashionista and the creative head (as I consider him) that makes BIG BANG one of the top Korean groups in the world. Just look at how hot the Garnet Red SIII is, that’s how great this man is! This man knows well how to dominate the VIP nation with his great power of talents and skills.

 

MARTIAN PINK - Choi Seung-hyun a.k.a TOP / Tabi

The martian pink is limited in the boundaries of the South Korea. Limited as this unit color is, TOP perfectly fits it. TOP is the most conservative person in BIG BANG. He’ll wear layered clothes even on rehearsals and won’t let VIPs to have a peek-a-boo of his body. Limited exposure of his body was like the martian pink being available only in South Korea. If it will be released worldwide, it would be a great hit!

Pink is a playful colorful and is very like-able by many girls but I do believe some boys like it too. :-P Believe me or not, I was scared of TOP. His deep voice and face makes him scary, well for me(he looks so serious). As I knew him better, I ate my words! He’s lovable. He’s like a 5 year old kid trapped in a 24 year-old man’s body. Turn it up girl! He’s adorable and so funny! Bingu TOP as he is, he’s like a martian because of his out of this world dance! haha If it will be released worldwide, Martian Pink SIII would sell on top just like how TOP is to all VIPs. 

SAPPHIRE BLACK - Dong Young Bae a.k.a Taeyang / SOL

Sapphire Black*: A colour that adds the mysterious power of dark stones to the refined, deep sophistication of the colour black, Sapphire Black is inspired by the stones used by the ancient people of India and Persia for protection, with the belief they strengthened one’s willpower.


Black may mean to someone as darkness, but I view it differently just like how I see Taeyang as a person. Yes, we’re close. Kidding aside. As what they say white is the absence of color while black is the presence of all the colors, Taeyang just perfectly fits the color Sapphire black of SIII. Taeyang literally means sun. He’s someone you would frequently see wearing black clothes but he’s still emitting great brightness with his great energy on stage and on his passion in life. He’s the mother of the group. He gives strength to his members and makes them continuously passionate on what they do. Hallelujah! I’m fallin’ I’m fallin’ fallin’. His soothing voice and great dancing skills makes you more strengthened by just mere watching his performances. So if you’re just like Taeyang, making the unconventional, a conventional one, go for the Sapphire black!

TITANIUM GREY: Lee Seung-hyun a.k.a Seungri / V.I

Titanium Grey*: Inspired by the colour grey as a symbol for intelligence, insight and curiosity, all of which are embodied within the design of the GALAXY S III. Titanium Grey expresses the feeling of modernity and wisdom bringing a futuristic element to the handset.


The maknae is in the midst of a scandal. His endless curiosity and his youthfulness made him fall on that one. I still believe that he can pass through because he’s an intelligent maknae. Being a son of a real estate agent, this young man knows a lot. Would you agree to me that he perfectly fits for the Titanium Grey of SIII? I am looking forward on what the future would bring to this witty, ever curious and funny maknae which is showed by the futuristic element of this handset! You can never know what this maknae can do. He’s strong baby! Beware and behold VVIPs! :P 

Amber Brown - Kang Dae Sung / D-Lite

Amber Brown*: Inspired by the mysterious and unique gem, which was believed to sustain the secrets of the earth inside it. The deep, rich colour of Amber Brown redefines the classic colour and emphasizes the beauty of the advanced organic design of the GALAXY S III.


On to the last member of Big Bang, Daesung is the most secretive person in the group but despite of that he’s the one easiest to talk with if one has a problem. He’s a good listener. Being like the SIII Amber Brown he keeps the ultimate secrets of the Big Bang members. He is a great adviser though he’s a bit mysterious with his personal matters. One thing, I like about him is how he was able to spread his wings after an emotional trauma he had been through. His beautiful wings was able to spread again that made him fly again with a big smile together with the VIPs. 

Being a part of VIP nation is not just about being a fan girl. It’s about me being inspired by 5 people who continues to strive and work hard despite every mistake, failure, disappointments, bashing and great achievements. That in this world or even in the galaxy can stop you on reaching your dreams. I’ve always believed that I only have one greatest competitor and a friend as well, it is myself. In my young age, I always tell myself that no matter what happens I will always be thankful for a great company of friends, family and a God who loves me. 

So that’s it, a colorful blast of Big Bang’s personalities with Galaxy SIII. Hope you can also choose your own color with the Samsung Galxy SIII’s handsets. Truly, Samsung makes Big Bang alive but then Big Bang makes VIPs alive. 

Oppps, so why so serious? Get your CrayOn, as what GD say! haha Let’s have all a wonderful night Filipino VIPs on October 24, 2012! Are you ready????

Mabuhay Big Bang! :-)

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BDJ FAIR 2012: LIMITLESS (PART 2)

The BDJ Fair is less than 2 weeks away!  See you at the SM MOA Music Hall on October 14, from 10am to 10pm!

Aside from their interesting line-up of guest speakers and fun activities, I’m super excited to check out the latest editions of the BDJ Power Planner, Navi: Your Lifestyle Navigator, and their newest babies – the everything is possible planner and newest edition of the BDJ FMN notebooks! The best part is: They will all be available at the fair for 20% off! :D


Belle de Jour Power Planner

The Belle de Jour (BDJ) Power Planner is especially made for the Pinay fashionista achiever. The term Belle de Jour (bel duh zhoor’) is French fashion lingo for “It” girl, and we have redefined it to mean the modern day renaissance woman who dares to achieve her goals, lives her dream life, makes a difference in her community, all while doing everything in great style.

All pages reflect the uniqueness of the BDJ Girl.  The BDJ Power Planner includes time-management principles to help BDJ Girls manage their life better, articles and affirmatioc ns to inspire them to live life to the fullest and over Php20,000 worth of coupons - to remind them of work-life balance.

NAVI: Your Life Navigator

Who wouldn’t want to see the world? Inspired by the traveler who embraces uncertainty, NAVI: Your Life Navigator, reminds us about the importance of going places and belonging in those places. On their fourth year, NAVI 2013 encourages us to ask the important questions and to be patient with getting answers, while still keeping our life goals in check. With its low-key travel-themed design, inspiring travel articles, and plenty of space for notes every week, NAVI 2013 is the must-have planner for men and women who want to keep moving forward in life. 


EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE

Imagine what you would do every day if you tell yourself that everything is possible? everything is possible is about simplifying life by creating concrete goals and breaking them down into achievable steps. Pick from our inspiring quotes to use as your mantra, and maximize our much-loved time management-based layout to help you be mindful of anything, big or small, as a real possibility. With its minimalist clean design, everything is possible is the planner for anyone itching for a fresh start.

FORGET-ME NOT

Our BDJ Forget-Me-Not line is the ultimate companion to the BDJ Planner. Purchase one or all of these handy pads separately, for the endless things you need to write down.

               

CREATE/INSPIRE

Take a moment to write things down and never let a brilliant idea go to waste. CREATE/INSPIRE is your perfect idea pad.

DARE/ACHIEVE

Start with a clear agenda, organize your thoughts and assign tasks easily with DARE/ACHIEVE, your go-to pad for meetings.

SAVE/DO

Keep your cash in control and be on top of your tasks with SAVE/DO, your dual-purpose pad for tracking cash and to-dos.

 

Check out the newest releases of the Belle de Jour team at the 2012 BDJ Fair: Limitless! at the SM MOA Music Hall on October 14 with their discounted Fair Prices!  Are you Bellas excited?  I sure am! :)

 

Know more about the different BDJ Fair activities and sign up details here: http://on.fb.me/SNFueP

Like them on Facebook: facebook.com/BelledeJourPlanner

Follow them on Twitter: @BDJBuzz

Visit their website: www.belledejourpowerplanner.com

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2012 BDJ FAIR: LIMITLESS

I’m super excited for the 2012 BDJ Fair at the SM MOA Music Hall on October 14! :)

 

 

Check out their activities and GET A CHANCE TO WIN Free BDJ 2013 Power Planners and many more special prizes from their lifestyle brands! TO WIN! —- Play an active role in the fair’s festivities. Pre-register in any of the following activities below.  Please note each activity is limited to a certain number of slots :) First come first served.

 

10:00AM-11:00AM Kick-Ass Krav Maga (50pax)

Unleash that Strong Bella inside you as you learn self-defense techniques from the expert coaches at IKMF-Philippines.  Be proud and confident in the knowledge that you can protect yourself!

 

11:00AM-11:30AM Style Me Over! (50pax)

Give yourself a style update with this mini-workshop by Jasmine Mendiola as she shows the ways you can look even more amazing!

 

1:00PM-3:00PM Bloggers Extraordinaire (200pax)

Listen in as Tricia Gosingtian discusses how she has kept her blog current and relevant amidst the constant changes of the blogging world; while Patty Laurel talks about her love for travel and her lifelong goal of visiting a new destination for every year she’s on this earth.

 

3:30PM-5:00PM Beauty Bootcamp (200pax)

Know the essentials of Georgina Wilson’s skin care routine as she shares how she keeps her skin fresh and glowing all day.  Erica Paredes teaches us the basic items we need for our kikay kits and demonstrates how to use them. 

 

5:30PM-7:00PM  Life Lessons (200pax)

PJ Lanot will get you all charged up and raring to go as he guides you toward the self-realization that the Power is in you all along!  Fitz Villafuerte from the Ready To Be Rich blog shares with us why we need to start planning for our future now.

 

7:30PM-9:00PM Fierce Fashion! (200 pax)

Watch as BDJ Girls sashay down the runway in stylish outfits from SM GTW, Ladies Wear and Parisian. Learn from stylist extraordinaire, Donna Cuna-Pita as she talks about the ways you can infuse fun, bright colors into your everyday work staples. 

 

BE A SUPERMODEL: Strut your Sexy Self! (24pax)

Walk the runway in styles that that are bold, daring and fun! Be part of the 24 models for the BDJ 2012 Fashion Show showcasing the trendiest ensembles from SM GTW and SM Ladies Wear.  You must submit a full body photo wearing fitted clothes with your vital statistics (bust, waist and hips size), height, weight, andcontact no. Please send by October 3. We will pre-select models for a go-see on October 6.

 

To participate, email them at bdjfair@viviamoinc.com with the following details:

 

SUBJECT: The 2012 BDJ Fair: LIMITLESS!

 

Name

Email Address

Mobile

Activities/Talks to Join: 

1.       Top Choice -

2.       2ndChoice -

3.       3rdChoice -

 

What are you waiting for? Send them an email at bdjfair@viviamoinc.com  NOW!

 

Visit their website at www.belledejourpowerplanner.com  

Like their facebook account (facebook.com/BelledeJourPlanner)

Follow them on twitter! @BDJBuzz

 

See you Bellas at the BDJ Fair! :)

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Monster

Wondering about my title post? Well, it’s about Big Bang’s latest song. It’s been released about 2 weeks ago. Monster MV has now reached a monstrous 10 million views on Youtube. 

Some would ask if I do understand the song. My heart understands it by listening to the beat and the emotions of the voices. My mind is able to process it by the English translations. Now, I would say YES! I believe that music is a universal language. We have our own taste of music but generally we all love music. 

On to the music video, it is really a monstrous music video. Personally, I always love how Big Bang’s music videos are conceptualized. I have my own interpretation of their Monster’s MV concept.

The five members of Big Bang are monsters in their own ways.

G-dragon

He is a devil here with one horn. He was once told by some netizens that he is the one who is a bad one in their group and a bad influence in relation to his weed incident. One horn signifies that he knows that he has a devil side and he’s not perfect. He is a normal person who commits mistakes just like us and each one has a devil side. Aside from the devil costume, he has a so called mushroom hair covering his eyes. It was like he wants to avoid the judging eyes of people but he can’t because he choose to face them courageously and prove to everyone that he’s not a monster as what they think he is.

TOP

A vampire. Vampires do not age. TOP is a 10 year old boy trapped in a body of a 24 year old man. This man acts as a charismatic man when performing but when not he’s back to his kid self. With that well-sculpted face, this man looks forever young. Some thinks he’s snob and has a cold attitude but in reality he’s not. 

DAESUNG

A werewolf. Behind that well built body is a soft heart of a smiling angel. He may look so strong but in reality he is hurting and keeping it to his self. He once thought of suicide in order to escape. I think some thought that he’s like a superman thinking he is not hurting so some netizens keeps on bashing him.

SEUNGRI

A mad scientist. I really have no idea on what character Seungri is trying to portray in the MV. I’ve read in one of the comments on YT that he’s like a mad scientist and I was convinced. haha Kidding aside, this maknae talks a lot. He sometimes don’t know when not to talk. He is like a scientist who wants to discover new things. He’s not afraid even in a young age. Even if people would criticize his new discoveries, he’ll still want to share it. Some doesn’t appreciate this attitude of him. Some thinks he’s Mr. Know It All.

TAEYANG

A bull. Well  with that Mickey Mouse hair, I think he’s a bull. With that sculptured body, he’s physically strong and some would think he’s aggressive just like a bull.  But he’s the opposite. He never had a girlfriend (as what he claims). He just needs to be known better and discover his great passion in life. So girls don’t be afraid of him. haha

MYSELF

Well, I’m not part of the MV. I am my own monster (not a specific one). My weak personality is killing me. I have a lot of fears but I’m overcoming it with the help of God. I always utter this when I feel afraid, “The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid.” 

The line that hit my heart in the song Monster: 

Everyone may look at me with judging eyes, but what really hurts is the fact that you have become a part of that ‘everyone

What hurts most is being judged, but it becomes more worst when someone that you thought will be on your side when everyone judged you became part of that everyone. 

We may not be monsters in real life but we do have a monstrous attitude in each one of us. We can overcome it and become better. Choose to be a better person. People be careful and always give a person a benefit of a doubt. You may know the story, but not the whole story. You may know what happened, but you’ll never know what he/she’s been through. Don’t ever judge. Simply remember the Golden Rule. 

To end this post, here’s the music video of Big Bang’s Monster composed by G-Dragon. 

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