Circumcision time in the Philippines

Here in the Philippines, summertime is “tuli” or circumcision time for adolescent boys. Usually, boys who are aged 9-12 get circumcised during this time of the year. The Department of Health (DOH) also launched a few years ago an annual program that is roving health team tasked to circumcise boys and aged alike in many barangays. Circumcision has become a culture for Filipino children. There is this...

My First Fun Blog Contest Winner

Alright Fun lovers -- here's the result of my random My Fun Blog Contest. It looks like twenty-four of you entered with a total of 113 Entries, so I'm asking the random number generator to choose an integer between one and one hundred thirteen. See Entries here Drumroll please...... Here are your random numbers: (I generate 10 random numbers, 1 to 113; and I select 3 winners from 1 to 3) 1.    ...

Royal wedding guests given ‘etiquette guide’

Royal Wedding guests have been sent a 22-page list of do's and don'ts – including how to hold their teacups. The etiquette guide has commonsense tips such as not clashing with bride Kate Middleton’s outfit by wearing white or cream and keeping phones silent. But there is also advice for the 1,900 guests on how to greet the Queen. Etiquette is very important but for some it will be a minefield....

Best Adsense Tips and Secrets

I start earning now on my Google Adsense while my other friends and bloggers had a problem on it and some are now banned their blog from Google Adsense. Strictly follow the rules mentioned in Adsense policies. You will always earn more money from Adsense if you do it. I don't want to loose my Adsense too so I read more tips and secrets on the web. AdSense Tip 1: Find Best keywords for your content Before...

How to unlock iPhone 4 properly

I don't like my iPhone to be doing work only with limited network provider, bundled by default by my iPhone provider because I want to use this when I'm going back home in my country. The only was to come about this complication is to unlock my iPhone in a proper way. Before you can use another SIM card in your existing phone you may need to get your previous network or service provider to unlock...

A good pal comment on illegal entries

I have read a comment from a good pal of mine of which when I read his comment I suddenly stop eating, it sounds funny but I get think of it for awhile. Here it is: IF YOU PASS THE NORTH KOREAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU GET 12YRS HARD LABOUR, YOU PASS THE AFGHAN BORDER ILLEGALLY U GET SHOT... YOU PASS THE ENGLISH BORDER ILLEGALLY U GET A JOB, A DRIVER'S LICENSE, A PLACE TO LIVE, HOUSING BENEFIT, HEALTH...

My Wembley visit

For any soccer fan, a visit to the Wembley Stadium is a must. Not only is it one of the world’s most outstanding modern stadiums, but is host to the best of English football and features a veritable ‘footie-fest’ of the nation’s leading cup finals and Football League play-offs every season. My friend (a dedicated football fan) took me on a tour of Wembley Stadium at the weekend just across where...

London Eye up close

When visiting London you can make a stop at the top attractions like Big Ben, Madame Tussauds, Houses of Parliament, … And even though I did see Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, I was glad to experience a different side of London. Walking towards the London Eye, I was pleasantly surprised by the volume of people visiting here. The place was buzzing from people looking around to have a look...

The Westminster Palace and the Big Ben

This is the continuation on my post when I finally got to see Westminster Abbey in London the venue of the Royal Wedding. After not having seen inside the venue I decided to go across the road going to Westminter Bridge to see the London Eye, it's my third time of walking in this bridge. From here I took some photos of the Palace and the Big Ben as what is people doing here, it's a lovely place...

Royal Wedding in Westminster Abbey

As I'm sure the world is painfully aware there is a Royal Wedding happening in London on Friday 29 of April. Prince William follows in the footsteps of his grandparents by getting married to Catherine at Westminster Abbey located near the House of Parliament. Kate and William will marry at London's Westminster Abbey in front of 1,200 guests (including me but I will not be there because I am working...

And we called it Boodle Fight

Being far from our loveones, we usually think of a moment which we become happy. Filipino Londoners once think of this event and we called it Boodle Fight. A gathering where food (usually pansít or noodles, steamed rice and sardines) is served on banana leaves spread over a table and eaten with bare hands by a group of people. But this time, we couldn't find banana leaves in UK so we're using foil...

Heroes homecoming towards change

PINOY EXPAT/OFW BLOG AWARDS 2011 PEBA’S 2011 THEME RALLIES ON HEROES HOMECOMING TOWARDS CHANGENote: The photo of a boy holding a flag is an official entry of Analindenhann from Copenhagen Denmark to the 2010 Pinoy Expats/OFW Blog Awards International Photo Contest The First Quarter Storm The first quarter of 2011 is perhaps the most turbulent days of the Overseas Filipino Workers as they witness...

My marital status in UK

Taking part in the census in UK is very important and it's also compulsory. You could face a fine if you don't participate or if you supply false information. It is used to help plan and fund services for the community - services like transport, education and health. Everyone should be included in the census - all people, households and overnight visitors, including me. Upon filling-in on my Individual...

Five ways the world could end

They look at some of the most popular doomsday theories and examine whether these five natural phenomena could end the world as we know it - or whether they are just pure science fiction. 1. Meteorites and asteroids Giant pieces of rock falling from space made exciting plots for '90s sci-fi movies like 'Armageddon' and 'Deep Impact'. An asteroid dubbed 'Apophis', estimated to be the size of two...

Tips for staying safe in the sun

Sunscreens alone are not enough to protect you from the harmful effects of the sun. You should also: Avoid the sun when it is most intense – between 11am – 3pm. If on holiday, this is the time to enjoy that leisurely lunch with a cold beer! Wear a hat, loose fitting clothing and sunglasses. Use a broad spectrum sunscreen, at least SPF15 for adults and SPF 30 for children with a high star rating....

My choice of food

It’s been a while since I updated this blog – 4 weeks to be precise. That’s 4 weeks of what so far has been 3 months of working 44 hours a week, travelling 4 hours every 2 days a week going to London and sleeping 5 hours a day 'coz I'm working night shift. For a large part of this first quarter of a year my one hour’s escape from the daily grind of commuting and working has been all too infrequent....

My fun blog contest

Way back on my previous years of blogging, I always encounter Credit/ Debit Card Payment every time I'm going to purchase or pay something on the net. Unfortunately, I can’t do this because I didn’t have Cards. When Paypal comes I had now the chance to get what I want to buy online because it doesn’t need a credit checks on me. My only problem is how to get credits on my Paypal account so that...