The Life & Times of Gigi P.

The Life & Times of Gigi P. http://gpavino.multiply.com/ <embed allowscriptaccess='never' src='http://www.clocklink.com/clocks/5011-sheep.swf?TimeZone=GMT0800&' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' wmode='transparent' height='120' width='140'> Hello! Thanks for dropping by. Feel free to browse around, comments are most welcome. Most of my content, however, are available for viewing by my contacts only. Do add me up if you like what you see and if you intend to visit every now and then, I do update once in a while. I hope you enjoy your stay.Ingat. :-) I'm in terrible backlog! I'll catch up with everything soon. :) Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:59:58 -0000 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:02:47 -0000 The Life & Times of Gigi P. http://images.gpavino.multiply.com/logo http://gpavino.multiply.com 100 100 The Dresden Dolls 'Coin-Operated Boy' music video The Dresden Dolls' video for "Coin-Operated Boy" from their self titled debut record. 2004 8-foot RecordsShot, Cut, & Directed by Michael Pope coin operated boy coin operated boy sitting on the shelf he is just a toy but i turn him on and he comes to life automatic joy that is why i want a coin operated boy made of plastic and elastic he is rugged and long-lasting who could ever ever ask for more love without complications galore many shapes and weights to choose from i will never leave my bedroom i will never cry at night again wrap my arms around him and pretend.... coin operated boy all the other real ones that i destroy cannot hold a candle to my new boy and i'll never let him go and i'll never be alone not with my coin operated boy...... this bridge was written to make you feel smittener with my sad picture of girl getting bitterer can you extract me from my plastic fantasy i didnt think so but im still convinceable will you persist... http://gpavino.multiply.com/video/item/2/The_Dresden_Dolls_Coin-Operated_Boy_music_video Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:02:47 -0000 Let's Go Dutch! 0507 Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Our first European stop. http://gpavino.multiply.com/photos/album/99/Lets_Go_Dutch Fri, 1 Jun 2007 19:48:29 -0000 End of Roman Holiday Rome - Singapore - http://gpavino.multiply.com/calendar/item/10019/End_of_Roman_Holiday Sun, 13 May 2007 17:49:39 -0000 Flight to The Netherlands Flight to Amsterdam via http://gpavino.multiply.com/calendar/item/10018/Flight_to_The_Netherlands Wed, 9 May 2007 03:41:53 -0000 Chocolate Revel Bars A delightful treat taken from AllRecipes.com. The perfect excuse for the sweet tooth in you, you can always go, "it's sinful but it's high in fiber alright". ;-) http://gpavino.multiply.com/recipes/item/2/Chocolate_Revel_Bars Sat, 5 May 2007 03:30:46 -0000 Chema's by the Sea 040607 - Good Friday at good ol' http://gpavino.multiply.com/photos/album/90/Chemas_by_the_Sea Fri, 13 Apr 2007 03:26:08 -0000 Chema's By The Sea Family outing. http://gpavino.multiply.com/calendar/item/10016/Chemas_By_The_Sea Mon, 2 Apr 2007 09:04:34 -0000 4D Christmas Party Reunion with my http://gpavino.multiply.com/calendar/item/10014/4D_Christmas_Party Fri, 22 Dec 2006 06:10:42 -0000 Al's Birthday http://gpavino.multiply.com/calendar/item/10013/Als_Birthday Sat, 9 Dec 2006 11:15:33 -0000 Women's Suits Just some styles I came across while trying to find a design suitable for myself. Take your pick. ;-) Photos taken from <A href="http://nordstrom.com/">Nordstrom</A>, <A href="http://gmarket.co.kr/">Gmarket</A>, and 2007 runway http://gpavino.multiply.com/photos/album/71/Womens_Suits Thu, 7 Dec 2006 11:19:18 -0000 IELTS IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking – for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication. Wish me luck. http://gpavino.multiply.com/calendar/item/10012/IELTS Mon, 4 Dec 2006 06:13:38 -0000 George Clooney Named 'Sexiest Man Alive' <IMG class=alignright src="http://images.gpavino.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/RVwidgoKCqkAADCIoYk1/George%20Clooney%20People.jpg?et=0FWlkWwRu1byD4YAPhDAaw" border=0> Cheers to George Clooney who was recently named 2006's 'Sexiest Man Alive' by <A href="http://people.aol.com/people">People</A> magazine! ;-) NEW YORK (AP) -- George Clooney has been named the "sexiest man alive" - for the second time - by People magazine. The 45-year-old actor is pictured on the cover of People's annual issue, on newsstands Friday. Clooney, who first took the title in 1997, is now tied with his good friend Brad Pitt. "This is one that's going to be hard for Brad since he's been `sexiest man alive' twice," Clooney tells the magazine. "I'd say `sexiest man alive' to him and he'd go, `two-time.' So that's been taken away." "Brad's been working out a lot," he adds. "After `Troy,' he thought he'd be named it a third time - pull the hat trick, as we called it. But for me, I'll tell him, `This is my last hurrah.'" People's "sexiest man alive" list began in 1985 with Mel Gibson. Others on the list: Tom Cruise (1990), Pitt (1995 and 2000), Denzel Washington (1996) and Jude Law (2004). Th... http://gpavino.multiply.com/journal/item/27/George_Clooney_Named_Sexiest_Man_Alive Thu, 16 Nov 2006 08:57:39 -0000 Chema's by the Sea http://gpavino.multiply.com/calendar/item/10010/Chemas_by_the_Sea Tue, 31 Oct 2006 02:58:12 -0000 Celebrities in Leggings Love it or hate it? ^.^ Photo Credits: http://gpavino.multiply.com/photos/album/48/Celebrities_in_Leggings Wed, 27 Sep 2006 06:59:20 -0000 Leggings <A href="http://gpavino.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/RRoQJAoKCqkAABvrTxQ1"><IMG class=alignleft src="http://images.gpavino.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/RRoQJAoKCqkAABvrTxQ1/leggings%202.jpg?et=o6FGnvnBCccKT3xVrO8Kgw" border=0></A> Personally, I don't think I can pull it off, but it does look good on some people... :-) Feel free to rant or rave...  Would you wear them?  Or would you definitely not be caught dead in tights?  Males are encouraged to reply as well. XD More photos <A href="http://gpavino.multiply.com/journal/item/25?last_read=1&mark_read=gpavino:journal:25">here</A>. Photos of Jessica Alba, Kate Beckinsale and Jamie-Lynn Sigler from <A href="http://glam.com/g/p/3000465/48658850/5/48658850/5/48658850_1/205/85954034/">glam.com</A>.   http://gpavino.multiply.com/journal/item/25/Leggings Wed, 27 Sep 2006 05:37:20 -0000 My Portrait as done by a 7-year old What can I say?  Nikki got the mole! ;-) <IMG src="http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/8920/gigiportraitbynicolepa2.jpg" align=center> <A href="http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/2881/gigiportraitbynicoleer2.jpg"></A> http://gpavino.multiply.com/journal/item/24/My_Portrait_as_done_by_a_7-year_old Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:00:53 -0000 The Irony of Heartbreak A broken heart is the single greatest pain you will ever have to endure... In fact, the most hurt you can ever imagine. And the one who commits this emotional crime is not someone you hate... It is not even someone you dislike. No, because the only person who is capable of breaking your heart is the one who holds it precociously in their hands, the one whom you have shared your dreams, your secrets, your fears the one you love more than anybody else in the world. And therein lies the irony. http://gpavino.multiply.com/journal/item/23/The_Irony_of_Heartbreak Tue, 12 Sep 2006 04:44:53 -0000 Dinner & Dessert with Lenny 090406 - Had dinner with Lenny & Mommy at Ahfat (a Chinese seafood restaurant). Unfortunately, NatNat wasn't able to come along and we weren't able to finish the food (took it home! :p). Later, I wanted to introduce Lenny to Korean ice cream at Arirang but they did not have any stock.. We went to McDonald's instead for some McFlurry and sundae, fell in line only to reach the counter to be informed that they were not serving any because they have melted ice cream. We finally got our dose of dessert at Space Burger Bajada. The long ride just to get ice cream! :p http://gpavino.multiply.com/photos/album/44/Dinner_Dessert_with_Lenny Mon, 4 Sep 2006 03:56:08 -0000 Tito Paul's Birthday 083106 - Tito Paul's birthday party held at the Ecoland 4 tennis courts. I used to have tennis lessons here which had no effect on my skill (or lack of it) whatsoever. :p NB. I forgot the camera, these are phonecam pics.. http://gpavino.multiply.com/photos/album/43/Tito_Pauls_Birthday Fri, 1 Sep 2006 07:26:40 -0000 miSs Q's Site - KADAYAWAN 2006 These are Q's personal photos taken during the recent Kadayawan festival. I've lived in Davao my whole life but I've never been on the streets during this big event. Maybe I should try it next year. Feel free to tag along! http://gpavino.multiply.com/links/item/4/miSs_Qs_Site_-_KADAYAWAN_2006 Tue, 22 Aug 2006 01:24:13 -0000 Vote Ms. Philippines Lian Ramos for Ms. Photogenic of Ms. Universe 2006! Vote fellow Davaoeña, former classmate and schoolmate, Ms. Philippines Lia Andrea Ramos for Ms. Photogenic of Ms. Universe 2006 by clicking on the link below. <A href="http://www.nbc.com/Movies_Specials_More/Miss_Universe_2006/#">Vote Lian!</A> Here's an excerpt from her interview: Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like. I was born and raised in the lovely city of Davao, known as one of the largest cities in the world and located in the southern part of the Philippines. What makes Davao unique is that despite its recent economic development, Davao has retained an almost rustic ambience, flanked by oceans and islands on one side and rolling countryside on the other. Declared as one of the most liveable cities in Asia, Davao boasts of clean air and water and a very low crime rate. I have a lot of fond childhood memories. I come from a very close-knit family. I am the eldest, with two brothers and a sister. My grandparents lived nearby and we spent a lot of afternoons playing in their yard; Sunday lunches and holiday reunions were usua... http://gpavino.multiply.com/journal/item/19/Vote_Ms._Philippines_Lian_Ramos_for_Ms._Photogenic_of_Ms._Universe_2006 Sat, 22 Jul 2006 06:26:01 -0000 Desiderata A recent <A href="http://aimeeb.multiply.com/journal/item/61?last_read=1&mark_read=aimeeb:journal:61">blog</A> reminded me of this beautiful poem which we used to have framed here in our library. I've highlighted my favorite points. :-) Desiderata Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself.... http://gpavino.multiply.com/journal/item/16/Desiderata Thu, 6 Jul 2006 01:32:29 -0000 From Cebu to Davao Early morning flight back to Davao. http://gpavino.multiply.com/calendar/item/10009/From_Cebu_to_Davao_ Mon, 3 Jul 2006 23:46:11 -0000 Flight to Cebu Early morning flight to Cebu via Cebu http://gpavino.multiply.com/calendar/item/10008/Flight_to_Cebu Mon, 3 Jul 2006 23:35:11 -0000 Paris Hilton - Stars are Blind The lyrics may sound real cheesy but the song's catchy with a reggae feel to it. Very beach-y.  Yes, beach. Not the other spelling of it. :p I don't know if Paris' being a Hilton heiress gives us the excuse to leech her song from the internet. Here are the lyrics: Stars are Blind - Paris Hilton I don't mind spending some time Just hanging here with you Cuz I don't find too many guys That treat me like you do Those other guys all wanna take me for a ride But when I walk their talk is suicide Some people never get beyond their stupid pride But you can see the real me inside And I'm satisfied, oh no, ohh Even though the gods are crazy Even though the stars are blind If you show me real love baby I'll show you mine I can make you nice and naughty Be the devil and angel too Got a heart and soul and body Let's see what this love can do Baby i'm perfect for you My love, ohh oh I could be your confidante Just one of your girlfriends But I know that love's what you want If tomorrow the world ends Why shouldn... http://gpavino.multiply.com/journal/item/15/Paris_Hilton_-_Stars_are_Blind Fri, 30 Jun 2006 01:16:06 -0000 Amy on Philippine Idol It was lunch break and it was getting boring so I teased Amy into singing for the small crowd in the classroom. She obliged and did a lounge act for us.  In the photo, Amy's looking at the door because a review assistant came in and told us her singing could be heard all over the floor! Hehe. I think it was the next day, when the class needed an ice breaker that she did a Shakira for us.  I told her she was really good and maybe she should try out for the Philippine Idol auditions. She did and she passed the first round! ^.^ The second screening was done last Monday and unfortunately, the celebrity judges thought her voice was "underdeveloped." As she promised us, she got herself an autograph of the celebrity judges and hugged Ryan Agoncillo. Let's see if that gets her featured on the show. :D Cheers, Amy!  You can always sing for us in class. ;-)  As you've said, career muna.  Good luck sa exams. :-) http://gpavino.multiply.com/journal/item/14/Amy_on_Philippine_Idol Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:34:26 -0000