John Carlo Tan of Tropang Kulit

It's John Carlo Tan playing around during the Tropang Kulit promotion of TV5 in SM San Lazaro.

Angel Figurine

Saw this beautiful figurine of an angel displayed in Sagada Weaving. Below it is a message that says:

Death leaves a heartache

No one can heal,

Love leaves a memory

No one can steal.

Bokong Falls - Sagada

Bokong Falls in Sagada a.k.a. Small Falls

Bokong falls is the nearest falls you can visit while in Sagada. It is otherwise known as Small Falls. If you are curious, the bigger falls is in Bomod-ok.

A friend at Bokong Falls

I have included a friend in the picture so you can measure how big the falls is. :)

Children Playing around Bokong Falls

Bokong Falls is just walking distance from the town proper and you can arrive there in 20 minutes walking. If you have a rented vehicle, it can bring you nearer the place so you can just allot your energy trekking down to reach the falls... in just 5 minutes.

Front View of Bokong Falls

As you would expect, the water there is cold. Swimming is allowed. But to be safe, wear a life vest as the water is deep, in case you get cramps while diving/swimming.

View at the Top of Bokong Falls

When visiting the Small Falls, do not forget to climb on its top to get more scenery which is not visible when staying just in front of it.

Chapel inside ABS-CBN

This is a picture inside the chapel in the ABS-CBN compound. Went there while waiting for a friend's audition for Minute-to-win-it on a weekend.

Did not know before that there is a chapel inside ABS-CBN. Now we know.

Desiderata by Max Ehrmann

A poem written by Max Ehrmann in 1927, Desiderata is a Latin word meaning desired things.
Am putting this poem on this blog for easier reading.

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,

and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible without surrender

be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly;

and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant;

they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,

they are vexations to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others,

you may become vain and bitter;

for always there will be greater
and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.

But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;

and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.

Especially, do not feign affection.

Neither be critical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with imaginings.

Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;

you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,

and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be careful. Strive to be happy. 

One Thing - Guitar Chords & Strumming Pattern

Soon playing my guitar again. One Thing by One Direction is just the right song to play as it has chords that I am already familiar with.

Based from the tutorial by Emil Remo, I put here the guitar chords of One Thing:

INTRO
D  A    D
//  ///    //

VERSE 1
D           A            D
//            ///           //
I've tried playing it cool

D                  A             G
//                   ///            //
But when I'm looking at you

G       A          Bm
//       ///          //
I can’t ever be brave

                   G            A      D
                   ///           /        /
'Cause you make my heart race

[Harry]
D            A           D
//            ///           //
Shot me out of the sky

D        A            G
//        ///            //
You're my kryptonite

G             A                Bm
//             ///              //
You keep making me weak

  G                      A      D
///                        /       /
Yeah, frozen and can't breathe

PRE-CHORUS
(8 strums each)

 G                                    D
Something’s gotta give now

                   Bm                            A  
'Cause I’m dying just to make you see

            G                                   D
That I need you here with me now

            G                    A    D
            ///                   /      /
'Cause you've got that one thing


CHORUS
(4 strums each)

     D           G         A                  D
So get out, get out, get out of my head

       Bm        G          A   D
And fall into my arms instead

D           G              A                Bm
I don't, I don't, don't know what it is

  G                   A     D
///                     /      /
But I need that one thing

  G                    A     D
///                      /      /
You've got that one thing


INTRO
D   A     D
//  ///    //


VERSE 2

D           A                D
Now I'm climbing the walls

D                  A           G
But you don't notice at all

G                    A            Bm
That I'm going out of my mind

  G              A     D
///                /      /
All day and all night

PRE-CHORUS
(8 strums each)

G                                    D
Something’s gotta give now

                  Bm                             A
'Cause I'm dying just to know your name

          G                                 D
And I need you here with me now

            G                    A     D
            ///                   /      /
'Cause you've got that one thing

CHORUS
(4 strums each)

     D           G         A                 D
So get out, get out, get out of my head

       Bm       G          A   D
And fall into my arms instead

D           G              A                Bm
I don't, I don't, don't know what it is

 G                    A     D
///                     /      /
But I need that one thing


     D           G         A                  D
So get out, get out, get out of my mind

       Bm         G              A   D
And come on, come into my life

D           G              A                 Bm
I don't, I don't, don't know what it is

      G              A     D
      ///              /      /
But I need that one thing

  G                   A     D
///                     /      /
You've got that one thing


BRIDGE
(1 strum for each)
G                  Bm
Woah-oh-oh-oh

D                  A
Woah-oh-oh-oh

G                  Bm
Woah-oh-oh-oh

[Harry]
D                     A    D
///                     /     /
You've got that one thing

(1 strum for each)
[Liam]
D           G               A            D
Get out, get out, get out of my head

       Bm      G           A   D
And fall into my arms instead

CHORUS
(4 strums each)

     D           G              A             D
So get out, get out, get out of my head

       Bm        G           A   D
And fall into my arms instead

D             G            A                 Bm
I don't, I don't, don't know what it is

      G              A     D
      ///              /      /
But I need that one thing


     D               G           A            D
So get out, get out, get out of my mind

        Bm          G            A   D
And come on, come into my life

D             G             A                Bm
I don't, I don't, don't know what it is

      G              A     D
      ///              /      /
But I need that one thing

  G                  A     D
///                    /      /
You've got that one thing

That's all folks! :)

How to earn Money with Google

One-hundred-dollar bill - part of my earnings from Google Adsense

Google really pays.

My works on the Internet are not in vain. This is the second time I received a payout from Google. It gave me a happy feeling of course.

How I did it?
Just continue reading.

If you are familiar with Google AdSense, then this is nothing new to you.

Google shows ads on websites and the Advertisers pay for it. Through Google Adsense, Google partners with people by putting ads on their website. Google pay you for every click or for every bunch of views the ads get. You can show ads on your website, blog or YouTube videos. To be a publisher, you must apply for a Google AdSense account to begin putting ads and start earning through the Internet.

Important note: earning does not happen overnight.

It's been years since I created a blog and was approved for AdSense so I can put ads on it. After that I created a website and also put ads on it with the intention to give more fund to a church I belong to.

The last thing I did was to enable ads on my YouTube account and that's it.
Got my earnings through Western Union after I reached the minimum $100.00 payout set by Google.

Another thing you can do is to create Android apps and put ads on it.

This is the time you can earn too.

Just choose at least one below and get started earning money with Google:
a.) Blog
b.) Create a website
c.) Uploading YouTube videos
d.) Create Android apps

Your financial adventure with Google has just started.
I just gave an overview. You might want to read more to be more informed about the journey with AdSense.

Joanna May Tan in San Lazaro

Meet my friend Joanna, the eldest sister of John Carlo Tan.

She looks like a celebrity. Hmmm... why didn't I put her picture here before?

Joanna May Tan - photo taken with flash

So beautiful isn't she? Sorry guys. She's already taken. :P

Joanna May Tan

The photos were taken at SM San Lazaro while having dinner in McDonald's. It was after John Carlo just won as 1st runner-up on the contest SM Storyland Kids Got It.

Hummer 2008 Model

Hummer Top-side view

Just bought my hummer from Smart tower. It was based on the 2008 model of the Hummer sports utility vehicle. This is my dream car. Or should call it dream truck instead.

Hummer side view

Just wondering how they manage to put those minute details of the SUV into that small toy.