Overkill???

It is true that desperate times call for desperate measures but is this the best that they can think of?

What Sen. Trillanes did was wrong because of the way of how he did it. Given that he knows a lot of informations and facts against the president, as what he claims, but he could have used another media to let the people know and make them decide. Or use his powers as a senator and let the Senate investigate on it. I'm sure that being behind bars won't be a hindrance to his "good" intentions given that he won on a national election even if he was inside the prison. Even when he is still detained, he could make a proposition especially now that majority of the senators are opposition.

But did the PNP and SWAT overreacted? Was the assault an overkill? Should they really need that much reinforcement? If so, do they really need to bring in not just one,but two tanks inside the hotel. Poor hotel. Isn't it enough that they fired tear gas canisters inside the building and brought in a lot of their men for the arrest? I think the people behind this assault is watching too much dramas. From now on, I'll call him "Direk." Well being a director is more suitable for him since he has this craving for an extravagant show.

Peninsula Siege

Senator Trillanes IV did it again!

He's back! Still in Makati but now in a different hotel. Yes, he is the same person behind the Oakwood Mutiny. Like in the past, he wanted the president to resign.

This started in a walkout from his hearing after a recess. He walked all the way to Manila Peninsula Hotel together with Brigadier General Danilo Lim. This caused a panic especially in the city of Makati, the financial district of Manila, which lead to red alert in the whole country.

The siege lasted for several hours. At first, Senator Trillanes and colleagues were given up to 3pm to surrender but the senator responded the opposite and said that nothing will happen at 3pm. True enough, nothing happened. At least not after almost two hours. Good thing that the guests of the hotel were asked to leave the premises early. But members of the media weren't able to go out and some were still on the run when the gun shots were heard. Tear gas canisters were fired inside the premises. The members of media were instructed by the Magdalo group to stay with them inside a room so that they could protect themselves from the effect of the tear gas. After which, they decided to surrender for the sake of the media men who were trapped inside the hotel.

Shockingly, even with identifications, not to mention the known media personalities who were there were also arrested and handcuffed together with the Magdalo group. They were treated as if guilty of rebellion and were all taken to Camp Bagong Diwa.

This whole incident has gotten worse when the president ordered a curfew to be imposed in NCR and nearby regions. Many people thought that this could be the beginning of another martial law. However, the following day, it was announced that there is no more need for such action.

Bangkok... City of Smiles

It has been a while since my last post. I've been very busy since then. I'll be several posts about what happened to me for the past weeks. But first let me start in my trip to Thailand.

The primary reason why we went there is because of their cheap clothes. In short, for shopping. Here are the initial reactions and impressions starting from when our plane landed.

PEOPLE

At first, we were having a hard time communicating with them since most of them are not that well versed in English. But language barrier didn't keep Filipinos and Thai from naturally being friendly. While shopping, of bargaining is involved. Though there are times when it takes minutes before we understand each other, we are still having fun and so as the vendor.

CLIMATE

I knew that it is hot in Bangkok that's why I brought tank tops and shorts for the tour. But I wasn't expecting that it would be that humid. Their climate is worse than in Manila. Just several steps and you'll feel the exhaustion which makes you want to always drink.

FOOD

Alright their garments and bags are cheap but not their food. It is quite expensive but they have a reason for that. What they are selling on the streets are gigantic shrimps and other delicacies. What I hate most about the trip was their buffet. All the tours include the transportation, entrance and buffet lunch. During our 5-day stay, 2 days were spent on tours, not to include the everyday breakfast buffet in the hotel. Those were the worst buffets we ever had in our lives. There were only few variands and most of the food were almost tasteless. Maybe because they cutting the cost since it is a buffet because when we tried ordering from the menu, their food is good.

TOURISM

Their tourism is good. Their shows were great... from animals to stunts to the stage performances. They train animals like sea lions, whales, orangutans, birds, elephants and others. But you need to anticipate the heavy traffic that you'll encounter going to your destination and in your way back.

When Tragedy Strikes the Second Time

So now I'm speechless. I don't know where to start...

There are so many things going on my mind. First of all, I lost another baby which I was not aware that I already have one living inside my tummy. Second, I don't know the reason why I lost her. Was it because of stress? Because my sister-in-law got me so angry plus our helper that causes me to be stressed for the reason that she is not so good in following orders. Was it because I slipped the other week? But the bleeding occurred 5 days after. Was it because of fatigue? But all I do in the office is sit in front of my computer and just type and click.

Whatever the reason might be, the bottom line I already lost my baby and cannot bring him/her back.

After the medical procedure was done, I was brought to the recovery room. I woke up a couple of times but can only say a few words then dozed off again. I remember one dream. That my first baby, who was in reality supposed to be a month old, was already about 4 years old was taking care of her sibling, who was in a baby blanket, in heaven. It makes me cry every time this dream crosses my mind.

God knows how I love and adore babies but I can't even have one of my own. Maybe, its just not yet the right time. I understand that God has a plan for me. I don't question that. It's just that the fact still remains that it saddens me and it breaks my heart to think that I lost both of them.

The "Perfect" Advice

An advice that I gave to some of my friends who are still bitter with their past relationship and even the current girlfriend is being involved.

Keep your friends close and your enemy closer.

I am not saying this to be able to create a perfect plan to sabotage their relationship. This is just to look for some flaws and prove to yourself (just to yourself and not your x) that you are better and not feel too bad about your self.

If you think that she is really better and can't make a comparison where you will win, then just tell yourself "Haaay... ang perfect mo nmn... sana mapunta ka na sa perfect world" LOL! (Translation: You are so perfect... I hope you'll soon reach the perfect world (heaven)"

Sales and Marketing - Don't We Filipinos Love it?

Why is it selling tangible products is really common in the Philippines?

I'm selling brand new digicams (visit http://metsclassifieds.blogspot.com) in the office and because we own the company, an officemate asked me, "Why is it rich kids love selling?"

Ok, so first of all, my husband and I are not that rich. It just so happened that my in-laws own the company. But since we already got married, we consider their properties and status different from ours. But since I also have friends who are rich but also are into different "rackets," I realized that its true. Even people with a lot of money still wants to make some more even if its takes them to sell and market.

Personally, I do it for fun and not just for money. Of course money is one of the factors why I do it. I'm selling because I feel that I excel on this field. I can persuade someone to tuck into something without being unrealistic and won't sound like you're watching home tv shopping.

Maybe its in Filipinos' nature to market and sell anything. Despite of the person's status they still do it. They, or should I say we, just do it for different reasons.

Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia is the abnormal low level of blood glucose . Toy dogs like Pomeranian, yorkies and chihuahua and hunting dogs usually are the ones who suffers from this.

SIGNS:
- the dog becomes noticeably confused or disoriented and weak
- the dog shivers
- in advanced cases, the dog collapses and goes unconscious

PROBABLE CAUSE
- when placed in a new home
- while being shipped
- poor nutrition
- misses a meal
- chilled
- exhaustion from too much play

TREATMENT

- rub Nutri-Cal or Karo syrup in the dog's tongue, gums and the roof of the mouth (DO NOT USE HONEY)
- keep him warm
- Feed him Gatorade

For Severe Cases:
- do the same but in addition, also put Nutri-Cal or Karo syrup in the dog's rectum