December | 2007 | Pinoy Globe Trotter

Robin Williams, Kid Rock, Miss USA, Lance Armstrong Visit in Afghanistan – The show.

Dec 31 2007

I feel terrible! Can you believe that I had 3 chances of having a picture with the legend of comedy Robin Williams? This is what happened. I gave my DSLR camera to a lady soldier but she cannot figure out how to use it! I can’t blame her though (some people are not too techy).

But you know, Robin was very accommodating that he even stayed with me for the 3 attempts of the photo shoot and he even gave me a brotherly hug but after the third photo attempt he left. The soldiers called or even pulled him from the crowd to come inside. It was snowing and it was freaking cold. And stupid me I didn’t bring my point and shoot camera, and I even forgot that I have a Nokia N95 that has a 5MP camera in my pocket. Can you believe that? If I did not forget that I have the cell-cam with me, I have a picture to show here and in my friendster account. hahaha…. Hey, can you blame me? I was star strucked.

Man, it’s Mrs. Doubtfire in person. hahaha

At last, OWWA adjusted the OFW fees!

Dec 21 2007

If it was not brought up by Senate President Manny Villar, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) will not even think to adjust the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) fees to P42:$1.

Can you believe that even the peso-dollar exchange rate dropped at least P9.00 since January this year, OWWA didn’t even adopt the new rate? All I can say is DAMN!!!

Read the whole story from Philstar.com.

Robin Williams, Kid Rock, Miss USA, Lance Armstrong Visit to Afghanistan During the Christmas Season

Dec 20 2007

Oh my, I’m so freaking excited! Robin Williams who played “Mrs. Doubtfire” will be visiting our Afghanistan camp (I won’t disclose the exact place for security reason) tonight. He will be joined by the rockstar Kid Rock, Miss USA 2007 Rachel Smith, comedian Lewis Black (I wish it’s Jack Black of the School of Rock & Roll flick) and seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong.

The visit will be one of the seven-country tour thanking the deployed U.S. troops for their sacrifice and service.

Yeepee! Can’t wait ’til tonight. 🙂

Afghanistan Kermit

Dec 11 2007

While walking at night, me and a colleague of mine saw an Afghanistan Frog about an inch and a half in size. Luckily I have my DSLR with me.

I don’t know what kind of frog is this but all I know is that it’s called “Sanbaka” in Afghanistan’s language Parstu-Dari.

That’s all folks.

Ranarios life spared by the Amir!

Dec 10 2007

Marilou Ranario’s (an OFW house maid in Kuwait) life was spared by the Amir of Kuwait – Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. “Normally, I don’t interfere in the judicial process. But, since you are here to personally appeal for her I will not sign the decree of execution,” Sheikh Sabah told President Arroyo.

For sure the rating of the Philippines President will go up after this personal appeal. Oh Politics, thou shall not! hahaha…. Read More

Rome – Season 1 TV Series

Dec 08 2007

I just finished watching the whole first season of Rome and all I can say is WOW!

Rome is a historical drama television series and its first season was originally aired on HBO between August 28 and November 20, 2005.

The character that I like most is of Titus Pullo played by Ray Stevenson, portrayed as a friendly, upbeat, doesn’t-care attitude soldier with the morals of a pirate, a total lack of personal responsibility, who discovers hidden ideals and integrity within himself Read More

Linkshare Affiliate – November ’07 Revenue

Dec 04 2007

The LinkShare affiliate referral program lets bloggers earn revenue from their websites by placing ads on their blog sites. When a visitor responds by buying or registering, blog owners are paid a fee by individual LinkShare network merchants. Read More

Martial Law again?

Dec 01 2007

The photo says it all.

“Night spots of Adriatico street in Malate, Manila were empty yesterday after the government imposed a five-hour curfew in Metro Manila and nearby provinces” – Philstar.com.

Okay I say no more, I might be suspected as one of the coup plotters and they will hunt me down….

Even if I’m not one of the rebels, I dare you to hunt me down right now!!! Let’s see if you can come here, remember the $#@%! from DFA imposed the travel ban in Afghanistan?

After this tralala, I wish the US dollar to Peso rate will be higher para sa mga OFW’s.

Photo courtesy of Philstardotcom.

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