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Democracy in Action: The Philippine Elections 2010

May 10, 2010 / BY ria
I started the day with a positive outlook that today's election is going to be okay. There never was any history of violence in my precinct, and today was no different. Precincts open at 7am, and just like a kid waiting to open his/ her presents on Christmas morning, I was up before the clock read 6am. Yes, I was excited for a couple of reasons. First, I get to be part of a historic...

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My Gibo Election Stuff

May 07, 2010 / BY ria
As election day draws near, I find myself inundated by election campaign materials from different candidates. However, I've already chosen my main candidate for this year's polls. And thanks to an active volunteer officemate, I got my hands on these cool stuff: Even our car screams Gibo. Now, I just hope and pray that the elections will be a relatively (I say this with much skepticism) clean one, and that whoever wins will bring unity,...

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I want to bake, cook, eat

May 06, 2010 / BY ria
While browsing Tastespotting, I found some very tasty recipes that I want to replicate at home. Granting I need an oven to bake, I can't help but salivate over the chewy chocolate chip cookies and make an attempt to bake cookies in a turbo broiler. *crosses fingers* Go here for the recipe And, since I really like tacos and pasta, why not put them together? Perfect right? RIGHT! This is really making me hungry right...

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