Koreanoy and Chinoy.

So basically our country is being populated by Koreans and Chinese nowadays. You'll never fail to see them in every corner here in our country. As my opinion, It really doesn't matter if they stay here, well I know Philippines has a great attractions, that's why a lot of foreigners visit us to have their vacation here. The only thing that I hate with the Koreans and Chinese is that they bring their own culture here which is they should be cautious with it. They're not in their homeland that's why they should learn how to adjust. They should learn to follow rules, as i have observed. Most of them especially students, they do not give importance with their studies, they party all night, then since they are a foreign students they think they will be excuse all the time. Most of them are happy go lucky persons. That's the only thing I hate, they took everything for granted. When it comes to attitude I can say that they are kind and generous.

Korean food is one of my favorite types of food to eat. When prepared by a skilled chef, Korean food can be highly sophisticated and absolutely delicious. At its’ best, Korean food can be the epitome of civilized dining. Unfortunately, at its’ worst, Korean food can be truly awful.The secret to good Korean food is rooted in ancient Confucian philosophy: It is a question of balance. Texture, flavor, and health, all in perfect balance. This is what skilled Korean chefs excel at preparing: Salty vs. Sweet; Spicy vs. Mild; Sour vs. Bitter; Green vegetables vs. Red vegetables; and so on. My favorite Korean dish is Kimchi lalove <3

BY: KRISTINE PASTRANA

BLOG#4

Anywhere you go In the Philippines, well more specifically Manila you can see a lot of Asians, mostly Chinese and Koreans. Well there are a lot more but majority are these. In a way these people influenced the Filipinos in a good way and of course some in a negative way, but still it helped, right? Actually, its like the Philippines was invaded or colonized by these cultures because you see them everywhere! The only thing that separates us Filipinos is the physical appearance but besides that we are already alike since Filipinos love adopting other cultures.

Coming from an international school, I must say my school was majority Korean instead of other nationalities. As I observed not only we Filipinos adopt from them but also vice versa. Here are some advantages as to what Koreans and Chinese people have brought to us. The Koreans have brought and inspired Filipinos to listen to there kind of music even if we don’t understand anything. Another thing would be the fashion, cosmetic products, Korean food, and advancement in technology and tele novellas, which was translated in Tagalog language. For the Chinese people they influenced almost the same thing though they had a bigger impact since in the olden days they colonized us. So some rituals and other cultural facts weren’t new to us except for the modern routine now days. As for the disadvantages, here are a few. To start, the mannerisms. Like for the Koreans, it is usual for them to get into fights and they are hot tempered, but us Filipinos as much as possible we try to settle things in a way that we only talk. Another thing would be the way they are family oriented. I have noticed that it isn’t much of a big deal for them whether they are away from their family during the holidays, not like Filipinos. With the Chinese, we think it would be the way we handle students in school. I'am Chinese schools here in the Philippines they are allowed to hit the child if they commit an error, for us Filipinos we are not allowed to do that. Another thing would be the fake items of china that they sell here, in the divisorya malls which is illegal. With koreans and Chinese people, an advantage would be they helped us in businesses and export, import trade. Well there are a lot more things but these are just few common ones. 

Extra Credit #2 Labor of Love

What a Valentines date for me and my friends that day.

After our class we went in the said even Labor of Love, Catt, Clang

and I lives from South. So basically the 3 of us doesn't know how to get there, 

we were able to depend with the GPS but then its not that accurate that it can

read all the roads or places were going. We just tried to contact our friend who lives 

near or shall i say just a walk away from Tomato Bomb bar. So anyway we 

arrived there around 10 pm, we were a bit late i guess because the venue itself 

is not that big, for me i can say its just a typical town house look  alike bar haha.

We weren't able to get inside the bar because it's totally jam pack. But I can say

my friends and I had a great experience going there :) 

By: Kristine M. Pastrana

Phallic symbol (Kristine Pastrana)

EXTRA CREDIT 2

BETTER LATE

THAN NEVER

Labor of love: 26 Poets
@ Tomato Bomb

Xavierville Avenue, Quezon City

February 14, 2011 8pm

by: Clarissa Dela Cruz

HH2

Labor of love: 26 Poets

From South to North

After my last class at 7:30 pm in AKIC, me and my friends went to this event for an extra credit. We're all from south so we basically don't know much about north. Good thing we have a friend who lives at Xavierville, we were talking to him on the phone while we were exploring north :)) It was kinda fun cause we were a bit lost but after an hour of travel we finally reached Tomato Bomb, where the event was held. The place was so small and it was so crowded. A lot of people came. Not enough space for us. But the event was great and the place is nice even though it's small. Great performers, poets and poems being discovered. Lots of poems about love which inspires us. Poetry is not my thing but it pleases me when someone reads it with feelings and i can relate to it.

BLOG #3

BLOG#2 BY KRISTINE PASTRANA

Why do boys cheat?

They may not be happy with the relationship and they are looking for something better. They only cheat because they think its cool but its not and most girls are as guilty as boys are for cheating.

Why do girls play hard to get?

We want to see how much you like us and if you don’t play that game it just seems like you don’t care or want us. The more you fight for a girl and don’t give up the better chances you have of getting her. If she’s special to you- don’t give up.

Why do boys take so long to text back?

-Maybe because sometimes they are playing computer games.

-He is busy doing other things with other CHICKS J

Why girls do loves to eat chocolate?

-The chocolate encourages the release of endorphins that make us feel happy.

-Because it's one of the things that makes us happy when we're sad (usually after a hard time with the boyfriend!)

-Mood booster=releases endorphins which is basically the happy hormone.

Why boys do loves to have sex?

-Boys, especially when they hit puberty and start getting older start to get very interested in their sexuality. They get curious about the genitals of the opposite sex, and possibly of the same sex. Boys are just naturally hornier than girls.

Why girls do loves shopping?

-Because it's fun, there’s some kind of thrill to it and it makes us feel good about ourselves when things look good on us.
-Because we don’t repeat outfit, usually 3x in a month is enough. We usually buy a new one if we needed it for some occasions, for me I prefer to have it new and I see to it that my friend haven’t seen that clothes I’ve worn repeatedly.