These are three heavy words that most of us fail to observe.

We all thought these three BIG words are just being practiced in the workplace. Of course not, it starts from us, with our immediate environment.

Let me put it in a very simple manner.

Respect is not easily given, it’s earned. I believe that. As a writer, as an individual, I worked hard for respect. In fact, I must say, I am even working at it even still—I am no J.K. Rowling or Nicholas Sparks or Nora Ephron or Stephen King or Neil Gaiman. I am Jude Cartalaba, a freelance writer. I respect myself being a freelance writer.


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Actually I am just helping out a friend.

So without further ado, here is the Want Ad:

Hello friends,

We are in need of call center agents (200 pax) for our BPO client situated in Makati City. URGENT HIRING!

Basic Requirements/Position Details:
1. Male or female
2. at least 2nd year college, any degree
3. good communication skills
4. amenable to call center shifting schedule
5. 14k starting salary
6. Ready for interview week of January 20 to 23, 2009 (Wednesday to Saturday)
7. bring updated resume with picture

Interview to be held at WiseRecruit, Corporation, 3/F suite 302 Crispina Bldg., Quezon avenue Quezon City. Please contact Belle or Hershey at 9204083/4268617 to confirm your availability for interview.

Successful applicants to be hired week of January 25-29 gets a free cellphone :) Hurry apply now.

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Many thanks and best regards,

Cecilia Carmela Crimen
Operations Manager

WiseRecruit



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While watching the MTV of David Cook’s song titled ‘Come Back to Me’—I was kind of reminded me of the one person I loved for two years and so.

The two stanzas in the song struck me:

“You say you're leaving as you look away
I know there's really nothing left to say
Just know I'm here whenever you need me I'll wait for you

“So I'll let you go, I'll set you free
And when you've seen what you need to see
When you find you, come back to me.”

Well, it’s not really like I will be waiting for that person like I’ve waited for my third ex.

It’s actually waiting for the person I ‘once’ hold dear to finally mature and appreciate the things I’ve been trying to stress in the past.

That day when I decided to let it go, it was also the start of a new journey for me—of finding what I ‘really’ want in life and what I do not want to have whenever I am in a relationship.

2009 was a mixture of joys and pains, bumpy and sets of victory as well, but as the year ended, I look forward to what 2010 has in store for me.


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As we await the Blessed Hope (Titus 2:13), let us pray that in 2010 after all the challenges we encountered the rest of the world can cope.

It is also my prayer that all of us will be abundant in all aspects of life. A life that is surrounded by the warmth of 'unconditional' love.

A meaningful 2010 to you all! :-)



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this Christmas and He is the real reason why we celebrated the occasion in the first place to commemorate his 'unconditional love' for us all.

ABS-CBN did a filling tribute to the Real Star and that is Jesus. What hooked me actually was the singing of the young talents, the kids--belting their angelic voices.

I may sound preachy, but the rest of the world conspires and unites in this time of the year to give love, which we learned from Him.


While watching the video, I've provided the lyrics for you to sing-along and dedicate the song to those who offered their time, talent and treasure to be the channels of Christ's light in times of our country's crises.

Star ng Pasko

Kung kailan pinakamadilim
Ang mga tala ay mas nagniningning
Gaano man kakapal ang ulap
Sa likod nito ay may liwanag

Ang liwanag na ito
Nasa 'ting lahat
May sinag ang bawat pusong bukas
Sa init ng mga yakap
Maghihilom ang lahat ng sugat
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What better way to drop a 'hello' and send the warmest greetings this holiday is through this digital card.

I couldn't afford to go out of my way to pick you a present so I opted to send you this.

I hope and pray that this Christmas you'll have a meaningful one. Spread the good vibes to everyone.

Blessed Christmas to you! :-)




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INO PALMERO

Eye Color Brown * Hair Color Black * Complexion Fair * Height 5' 9" * Weight 145 LBS * Chest 37" * Waist 30" * RTW size Medium * Shoe Size 10"

Photographed by Bubum Melgar


The 21-year-old debonaire from Santa Mesa, Manila is a registered nurse. He dreams of exploring the world once he lands a job abroad. He lists his hobbies like going to the gym regularly, flexing his muscles everyday for three hours. He is also fond of going to malls, surfing the Net, and chilling out with Trance and House music.

Aside from traveling across the globe as one of his ardent dreams, he also pictures himself of buying his own pad and excels in the field he pursued in college. In June this year, he considered his greatest achievement was when he passed the licensure examination for nursing.

Ino replied when asked to describe himself what makes him a standout among the pack of aspiring models, "It's simply being witty.".


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Nick Vujicic made me realized that life is indeed Beautiful.





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I am supporting a photogrpaher friend who has an entry for the Solo Poster-Making Tilt.

Hope you'd cast your votes for the said entry.

Here are the details of the entry:
Title: BE THE DREAM, YOU DREAM OF!
Model: Cresta Ramos
Graphic Artist: Jeremy Badong



To vote, register here!


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I am posting this teaser that Dense Modesto did for a voice-over.



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Dulaang UP opens its newest offering, Friedrich Schiller’s Maria Stuart under the direction of Tony Mabesa.

The play is based on the life story of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots—the famous rival of Elizabeth I to the throne of England. Stuart once claimed that she’s the queen of Scotland, France, England and Ireland. Despite all her efforts, she was never crowned Queen of England because she simply lacked that so-called political skills, maybe even if she lived today and be a Filipino politician, she’ll never ever stand a chance against our woman president, Her Excellency Madame Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.


Ana Abad Santos as the Queen Mary Stuart was perhaps befitting to breathe into the role. Her beauty, her regal bearing and strong personality make a good Mary Stuart. Santos made an effective rendition especially when she had an argument with Queen Elizabeth I, which was assumed by an equally competent, veteran stage actress, Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino. Putting together the two queens was one great act, particularly the scene where they met at Fotheringhay Castle (which according to actual accounts both queens never met). However, the playwright utilized the scene to put more emphasis on the ‘tension’ between the two queens, vying for the throne was a brilliant move though. One could feel the seething feeling of both women—Mary Stuart, the ‘rightful’ heir to the throne of England and Elizabeth I, the questioned and illegitimate queen of England like her mom, Anne Boleyn.

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Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots (1542-1587)

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Finally, the roommate left. It was exactly a month and a day after my birthday.

Rather than feeling guilty, I was firm, and I am glad that that being did leave the room yesterday.

The place was messy and dirtied. I had to scrub the flooring with soap and Clorox to totally ward off what could have been left behind for me to inherit. Suddenly, it dawned on me, was that all the now ex-roommate was referring to when standing by the door and could hardly muster to say words before finally taking off, “Jude, you take care …”

The roommate for like five months is a shadow in my past. Only time can tell if I would still consider that person as a friend or just someone who passed through my life like a wind, a wind that caused a splinter in my eye—good thing I was able to get rid of it.

Last night, I had a good sleep alone in my room, at last.

“Of course, I will take care. I will be happy that you are finally out.” Those were the very ‘mean’ words I wanted to launch back at her, but I said instead, “Yes, I will. You take care, too.”



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On the day before my birthday, a lot of pains I need to go through, but I choose to shift and not dwell on the ‘negative’ things that are trying to overwhelm me.

Indeed life is full of complications, but I choose not to see it as ‘complicated’ like the relationship status that one can find on social networking sites, particularly facebook. I choose to make my life simple despite its many idiosyncrasies I encountered.

What I seek from you guys is to intercede for me, always. :-)


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J.K. Rowling, author of the best-selling Harry Potter book series, delivers her Commencement Address, “The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and the Importance of Imagination,” at the Annual Meeting of the Harvard Alumni Association.



To quote, JK Rowling, "If you choose to use your status and influence to raise your voice on behalf of those who have no voice; if you choose to identify not only with the powerful, but with the powerless; if you retain the ability to imagine yourself into the lives of those who do not have your advantages, then it will not only be your proud families who celebrate your existence, but thousands and millions of people whose reality you have helped change. We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better."



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At first glance, you'd predict it's another men's apparel or a perfume, but no, it's not.

Check this ad and you'll see a different view of what a sweet thing can be both sweet and sexy at the same time. :-)




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While on my way home, the movie theme song of the 2009 Fame version kept on ringing in my head.

Remember my name.
Fame.
I’m gonna live forever.
I’m gonna learn how to fly.
High.
I feel it coming together.
People will see me and cry.
Fame.




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Indeed, when people get to hear ‘not-so-nice-feedback’ on a film, there are two possible reactions, first they won’t watch it or they either opted to go and check it out by themselves out of being intrigued. I fall on the second group. I do not normally get swayed by people’s point-of-view. I have to see it for myself and be the judge of it.



Personally, the film is gay-themed piece handled in the most tasteful and light manner (even with the heavy scenes between Vilma as Shirley and John Lloyd as Noel). Perhaps, I must say this is one film that tackles homosexuality without having sexual and vulgar in its scenes.

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First and foremost, I went to see the film because I just want to have a good laugh. It’s been awhile that I haven’t had the chance to watch another romantic comedy films. Now, that made me missed my friend, Lizza. We were really suckers of these types of films. Second, the movie combines equally gorgeous personalities in Hollywood. Who would not want godly Gerard Butler from '300'? What about Katherine Heigl who’s also a female lead of '27 Dresses', which I am sure most producers want to work with in Hollywood. Plus, the hunky Eric Winter of the ‘Brothers & Sisters' soap as the third party is part of the cast. Third, I am intrigued with the way how the story was presented at a corporate setting.

Heigl as Abby Richter is a producer of shows in a local network meets this ‘offensive’ but ‘irresistible’ being, Mike Chadway portrayed by Butler.

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