Kung Fu Panda... My Review!!!!

Movie:    Kung Fu Panda 2

Date:      May 31, 2011

I really can not comment whether or not this second sequel of the movie made it to the big screen much better than its predecessor but one thing is for sure, its sooooooooooooo AWESOME. I really love watching Pow the main character of the movie, defending the kung fu arts and China. I would also like to comment on the rest of the casts like Tigress, of her very strong character role. I really love the part wherein the Dragon Warrior gang made it to this city and were trying to escape from this villain. They were inside this dragon costume and as if each wolf is eaten and being dumped through the anus. The movie is mostly funny and hilarious. It made me burst all throughout that I got complained of gas pain. There were also some sad part especially when Pow knew his past. One thing that surpassed all was the lesson of appreciating our parents. It made me realized how lucky I am that I am blessed with my biological parents who are always a wind beneath my wing.

Some quotable quotes from the movie.

• 1. Your mind is like this water my friend, when it get's agitated it becomes difficult to see. But if you allow it to settle the answer becomes clear.
• Remember dragon warrior, anything is possible when you have inner peace.
• You've got to let go of that stuff from the past because it just doesn't matter . The only thing that matters is what you choose to be now.
• That is severely cool.
• How can kung fu stop something that stops kung fu?
• NOODLES!!!!

The movie is really a must see!!! I will give this movie a AAA+++ rating. Highly recommended to all ages, children, adults young at heart and even the olds.

Alavar SeaFood House

Topic: Seafood Rice
Place: Alavar SeaFood House, Paseo del Mar, Zamboanga City

I got entice with the sight when I saw the display of this seafood rice in Alavar Restaurant, Paseo del Mar branch. That was my first time to know the existence of this particular version of rice style of cooking and so I ordered for it together with my friends, P35 per scoop. The display was so tempting ( color orange rice with lots of shrimps and clams) that I couldn't resist not to nimble. And so I ordered for a scoop just to have a taste of it.

But I got dismayed when the order arrived on my table. The one given to me was slightly different from the one being displayed. There was only one shrimp and one clam with a scoop of the orange rice. The rice was served cold and that it was overcooked. (Who would have thought that way, when it is overly displayed) I felt dumbfounded when I saw the serving maybe it was due to the sudden rush of enzymes on my stomach that I failed to think that I am getting just exactly proportionate with the amount paid.

Had the chance of returning it and exchanged for something else, I would grab it with no doubt. I don't know what happen, but I had some good experiences with this restaurant, in fact one of my favorites is their Kuracha.

 

Naruto Shippuden Akatsuki Rising!!!

Naruto Akatsuki Rising

My craze started when I remember the Naruto game that I borrowed from Sancho. The first game that I have played with my new PSP. So I was looking around town and even online sellers for the exact game play, but I did not find it. Until one time, when I went to this certain mall and saw the poster ad of the Naruto. I bought the game but not the exact game thought and excitedly played on my PSP.

I had fun playing this game especially for the scenario mode. I had some trouble finish the game, good thing the SAVE feature is invented and incorporated in the game. ( Otherwise I have to go back from the start again). 

In the scenario mode of the game, the player can select which character he/she wants to play in an attempt to save the Sand Village Kagekage Gaara from Akatsuki group. I love using the character of TenTen with her powerful Jutsu Weapon Control and of course, the Jutsu Shadow Paralysis of Shikamaru Nara. As you go along the chapter the character gains experience and becomes strong.

In the battle mode, you can select as well different characters to play against a selected character that you want to defeat.

In the mission mode, there are different sets of mission that you must accomplish then you can now achieved a certain reward.

In the akatsuki mode, here you can use any Akatsuki member to battle any character from the game.

This game isn't the best PSP game but I had fun playing with it. Best for children because the game is easy that there's no need to memorize any keys/control to press. you can just randomly press any button and certain powers will appear on screen. That is why my niece and nephews were all asking me to borrow the psp to play with this certain game.

Summer Hullabaloo: Virnell Farm May2011

May 15, 2011..... Virnell Farm.... Barangay Cacao, Cabaluay, Zamboanga City

Northeast of Zamboanga Peninsula

Virnell Farm and Resort

The Resort's different amenities and activities

Roughly around 17 kilometers from downtown Zamboanga and an additional 4 kilometers from the national highway, is a haven called Virnell Farm. Located at Mangura, Barangay Cacao, Cabaluay, Zamboanga City. The rode was rough and tough, in the sense that lumps and bumps were met along the way (worsen by my full bladder), steep as it is located overviewing the scenery of the northeast of Zamboanga and harsh as we travelled by motor in the middle of the day.

Virnell Farm is an eleven hectares of land that is converted into a mountain resort. There were lots of bearing fruit trees scattered around the resort, animals freely roaming around, and a beautiful mountain sceneries.

The entrance fee is just cheap amounting Php40 per person and you can already swim on their pool and wander around the resort.

about 6 feet pool

on the right hand, is the kiddie pool with slide

You can also rent on their cottages at an affordable price. We opted for a screened cottage named Bougainvilla amounted Php250. We could safely leave our things while we stroll around the resort because it is   locked and the key is provided.

Private Villa in the resort, with own pool

Al mchale in Bougainvilla

our cottage

After munching on our food for lunch, we right away availed all their attractions available.

ok hold on tight

higher higher pa daw abla si jen

Al and jen on the weird structure

First stop, was their weird structure found on the back of our cottage. We couldn't figure out was that structure was and what for. So we decided to have a ride on it, until we knew that it was somehow like an improvised ferris wheel. We didnt realized that it was broken not after the day when the tour guide said so. Good thing no one got injured.

Second stop, Cable car. Amounting php10, you can now have the ride of your life. Although the ride was a bit short but truly, it is so exciting.  I didnt dare to ride on it only jen and yet, I was in doubt whether it could safely land me on the opposite pole but that was the greatest regret I did that day. Sigh....

Accordingly, the guide said the cable car can withstand a 100kg capacity, which is true because I witnessed a customer that weight an estimated maximum capacity.

yeti on the ride

me, jen and al on the opposite pole of the ride

jen on the cable car

Third amenity, the BAT CAVE!!! The walk to the cave is very steep and tough, plus the excoriating heat of the sunshine on the stroke of 12 noon. Thats why if you want to witness the cave marvels, please dont forget to use sunscreen, long sleeves, shades and water. An estimated 50 meters walk is the length of the cave. The cave I believe is dead since stalactites and stalagmites were all cut unlike the cave in Siquijor where the cave is wet and animals are seen living inside. But it was really a thrill! Inside the cave was a warm temperature where we all got ourselves dripping with sweat, bumpy and challenging as we have to hurdle the big stones and small crevices along the cave. 

the cave exit

OMG thats me on the exit with yeti

now, there's the exit point of the cave

kosa tiene jen alyi?

Yao trying to get inside

Yeeha!!!!!

posing!!!!

stalactites and stalagmites were purposely cut accordingly for safety reason

kasya ka yao??

uy may signal sa loob ng cave!!

thats the cave , alright!!!

inside the cave

marvelled with the interior of the cave

hahaha mukha siyang kulungan!!! ng mga NPA at Abusayaf

the green team!!!

an example of a cut stalactite/stalagmite

Fourth, Horseback ride that amounts Php45 per person for 10 minutes. We didn't have the chance to ride on the horse because we lacked time. Well the last time I rode a horse was when I was still 4 or 5 years old in Negros Oriental with my Uncle Heraldo while wandering the forest of Ilithon to Lipayo. Going back, we only took a photo together with the horse from afar because the guide told us not to get near as the horse might kick us. LOL

BLUE TEAM, yao, yet and jr with the horse

GREEN TEAM, al, me and jen

upclose, hehehe mukhang donkey ang horse!!!

Bonus site!!! picture witht he cute shitzu dog of someone. We all love the dog's hair, friendliness and charm. Very super cute!!!

me, princess and the dog owner

Princess shitzu!!! cutey!!!

upclose with princess

Fifth, the terrain and the hiking activity!!! Jayr once said" If you are looking for a great place to hike with the best scenery in town this is the place!!". Just a tip, again, dont forget your sunscreen like 50 spf, long sleeves, huge hat, umbrella, shades and water!!! because the place is just wild!!!

yeti and me, gikapoy na siguro

yan ang sinasabi kong makitid at matirik, grabe!!!

to the cave

smile pa rin kahit papano

the Blue Team

Good thing, i brought my towel and the sunscreen!!!

Wait for us!!!

Of course, who could ever forget the seesaws, slides, trees and camping. Virnell Farm is a great place for camping and we spotted some hikers at their teens on their camp. We sneaked for some photos.

Extra Photos....

me on the Private Villa

Yeti and me back to back witht he green flag

the mango tree, MANGO FARM

hahaha.... buti na lang may tuwalya!!!

duyan duyan

sa entrance to ng resort, sensya na!!! excited lang!!!

hahaha!!!! papuntang cave na! ready na kame!!!

sneak peak sa camping site!!!

feeling bata pa rin ako!!!

wala kasing plato at baso dala kaya yun bumili kame hahaha

nag survey ang donya

Overall it was a worthwhile activity. Virnell Farm and Resort surpassed my expectation. I first thought that it was just a plain resort with the usual pool and cottages, but, there were lots of activities and amenities that can be done in the said resort. Our harsh ride to this resort and the duty schedule we had the night before, all paid off as we were awed by its beauty. HASTA LA VISTA VIRNELL FARM!!!!!!!

bye na kame!!