Wonders of Technology: Burol Online

It seems like "DISTANCE" is slowly becoming a big joke. There are so many innovations in our technology today that make us insensitive with distance.


One of these newest advancement is the e-Burol. I read about this Burol over the Web last July 24, when I was reading The Manila Times (See? I'm getting something from reading!haha.). Only one memorial chapel currently offers this service in the Philippines. In e-Burol, friends and relatives of the dead can be present in the wake 24/7 by a live video feed. Through this, those who are abroad need not to spend air fares just to be with their deceased loved one for the last time.

They said the e-Burol also aims to take away the fearful image of the dead. Let's admit it, most of us are afraid to look at the coffin. Through e-burol, the ambiance would be lighter, just like watching a horror-reality show on TV or YouTube.

Another reason why they think e-burol is perfect for Filipinos is that it is in our culture to maintain strong family ties. We (or at least most of us) value our family members, friends, and even just colleagues. So being electronically present on the last hours of the deceased here on earth would mean a lot.

See? Even after our last breath, technology works. Although actual presence will always count the most, communicating through the Web can still play its part on keeping families and friends in touch.


FYI, I passed by Quezon Avenue last Saturday, and I saw the tarpauline ad of this online burol. :)

Dreaming of a BIG-BIG-BIG family

This morning, saw this news on Yahoo!.

I'm wondering if in the future, I would be like Michelle Duggar, who already have 17 kids--turning 18 next year. Having eight children is fine with me. As long as we (my future husband and I) can afford their needs and can be responsible and loving to them. Hmmmm. . . What if we extend the "EIGHT" to "EIGHT-EEN" ? Hahaha. Kaya ba Ming? =)

Michelle's only 41 and is looking as healthy as the young Duggars. They live well in a 7000-foot home in Arkansas. Each kid does his/her chores. The boys do the girls' tasks, and vice versa. All of the kids play piano and violin. Most of all, God rules their home. Sweeet.

Read more about the Duggar Family at Discovery Health Website.

PHOTO SLIDESHOW: My First Trip to Bora

Thanks to Rockyou!

On Coming Home-Day 1

This post is already late. Kasi naman ang tagal iupload ni JR ang pics. Hehehe. But then.

Every time I look back to what happenned in JR's four-day vacation last week, I can't help but smile. Hahaha.

After six months of waiting, he finally came home. Yiheee. . .

FRIDAY SUPERDAY

I was supposed to meet him in Alabang at 6am (October 12, 2007). But I went to Zirkoh Greenhills (with my DIWA friends)the night before (October 11, 2007) to avail the free passes that my Nanay's friend gave me. Di ko kinaya. I slept at 3.45am, so when JR called at around six, telling that he's already in SLEX, I requested him to just come to our house and eat breakfast with my family (as if we're having a real breakfast).

I quickly got up from my bed and told Nanay that JR was on his way. To my surprise, Nanay moved like a VIP's coming. Hehehe. Para siyang nabuhusan ng tubig kaya biglang napatayo.

I daydreamed while I was preparing myself for JR's 'homecoming'. How will I welcome him? Di pwede ang "kiss sabay hug"kasi andun si Nanay. Hay. I was really excited.

At dumating na nga si Ming. Hehehe. Parang nanggaling lang siya sa bahay nila. I gave him a 'five' like when we were just friends. And I stared at him to know if his face has changed. Uhm. . . negro! =) Pero ang bigote, balbas, at buhok na magulo, yun pa rin. His smile is still the same. Sweet. At isa na pala siyang sexyback!(I only realized this when Ken noticed his thighs, butt, and belly.)

After almost an hour of chikahan, we went to their house. His Papa and brother Ken were surprised. Nagkakadkad pa ng niyog si Tito nun nang nilapitan siya ni JR at nagpapalit ng dalawang libo. Hehe.

I felt how JR's home missed 'Kuya'. Yup we missed him.

Then, one by one, JR looked at the things that he left six months ago. . . The ceiling is repaired. They have a new dog--a lab retriever, Bruce. Their other dog, Trixie, has new set of puppies. His room has a new PC. He's like a boss inspecting his project.

He played basketball with Ken. We had lunch together. He told his Bora stories. We had ziesta. Then we went to his sister Lhen's house which was in the nearby subdivision. We played with his 'pamangkins'. What a day.

And for the final activity, we went to SM with his Papa and Ken. Kasi nagparinig si Tito, saan daw kami. I felt that he wanted to go out and bond with his son. So sabi ko kay JR, ilabas naman niya ang Papa nya. Yun.

Nakakapagod lang maglakad at tumayo. Hehe. Pero masaya pa rin. yihee.

What Made My Birthday Special

The FOOD
I've always had a party since my 1st birthday (onti lang ang miss). Days before the 27th, I told myself that this year, I'm just gonna celebrate solemnly--with my family lang siguro, and with JR (since he's not here, sa phone na lang.hehe.) But I still felt I'd miss something kapag hindi ko nakita yung mga kaibigan kong enjoy at busog. :) So yun. Kulang pa nga for my school friends. Thanks to Kuya Nino for the pansit. Thanks to my officemates who contributed in the "bente-bente". Thanks to Issa and her family. Thanks to Nanay.
OFFICE: 2 medium-sized bilaong pansit (canton at bihon), 1 bilaong puto-biñan,"piolo" ice cream, softdrinks, and chips.
ACENAS' HOUSE: 2 small bilaong pansit (bihon at miki), bbq

HOME: Jollibee (hehehe)

The Gifts

At 5:30am, Nanay gave me two wrapped gifts: a set of paintbrush and a Pooh mini-drawer. Naaliw ako sa pag-assemble nung cute mini-drawer. Buti hindi ako na-late. Hehehe. And the brushes. . . yehey! Won't be using the super old ones--na kailangan ko pang ibabad nang isang buwan sa kerosene just to soften the bristles. Nung lunch, may pahabol pang bag. :)

Then sa office, I received a Starbucks tumbler from Kuya Bennie. Hihihi.

Issa's family then gave me a Red Ribbon Choco cake---na dahil sa layo ng biyahe ko from their house in Delta, QC to Las Piñas, di ko na nabasa yung message nila sa top.

The next day, Kim and Gemz gave me a toy/doll/keychain Patrick (friend of Spongebob). Ang cute! My sister Paui also gave me a choker/necklace. Will post its photo next time.

Kahapon, humabol si Gracie (& family)--organic soap for skin whitening! hehe.

The Greetings

Thanks to all those who greeted me, from Sept 25 ata yun til last Sunday (Sept 30!). It really feels good to know that you remember me on my birthday. Lalo na if those people are quite far away from me... awww.