Just Passing Thru

Coming Together - the 1st FBW Grand Eyeball Event

8:17 PM

The members of the blogging family of Filipino Bloggers Worldwide (FBW) are finally coming together for the first Grand Eyeball on December 7, 2012. This will be quite unique since most of the "family members" will be seeing each other for the first time after getting to know each through our blogs. To make the most of the event, attending bloggers will get to be part of a free seminar intended to benefit all of us and of course get to socialize with friends we have met online.

PRESS RELEASE:

Finally! After over a year of inception, Filipino Bloggers Worldwide (FBW), in partnership with Ex-Links Events, presents Filipino Bloggers Worldwide: The 1^st Grand Eyeball.

Get to meet your favorite Filipino bloggers and mingle with like-minded individuals this December 7, 2012 at SM Megamall’s Megatrade Hall 2 from 6pm to 10pm, and enjoy a night packed with fun learning, interactive games, meaningful conversations and special surprises!

Brand partners on the other hand, can expect not just additional exposure to blogger attendees, but a long-term, fruitful relationship and support from Filipino Bloggers Worldwide.

About Filipino Bloggers Worldwide:

Filipino Bloggers Worldwide (FBW) started as a Facebook group on November 1, 2011. As the name implies, the group’s purpose is to unite all Filipino bloggers around the world. The group was easily recognized in the blogosphere in just less than a month. Since then, Filipino Bloggers Worldwide became the number one Facebook Filipino bloggers group. Furthermore, FBW was recently awarded as one of the Top Emerging Influential Blogs for 2012. The creators of FBW expressed that every blogger may have different reasons when it comes to blogging, but each and everyone in the community strives to make FBW an active and supportive group for Filipino bloggers worldwide.

So come, join us in this momentous event, and be a proud Filipino blogger worldwide!

Filipino Bloggers Worldwide: The 1^st Grand Eyeball is brought to you by Filipino Bloggers Worldwide, Ex-Link Events, Bo’s Coffee, ShareTea Philippines, B’s Cupcakes, Water For Less Purifying System, Breakfast Magazine, Azta Urban Salon, Ystilo Salon, Beauty by Ria, Bagellia Filipinas, Tough Brat Bags, VESTI, Always 10 List, Frank & Carol’s, Pinky Toes PH, Jana Kathryn, Kikay Konek, Astigirl by Tweet Sering, Blogger Manila, Gadget Gambit, Towercamp Phils., Inc., Say It Nessie, Budget Biyahera, The Purple Doll, Shopping with Juan, and Smart Mommy Online.

My Say

As we go about our lives, we come across people who become family not in the biological sense but as a part of our personal hopes and aspirations. Like-minded people sharing a common interest such as blogging in this case, have that natural capability to understand the other and hopefully be a positive influence towards achievement of respective goals. There is strength in giving and sharing.

That said, let the FBW 1st Grand Eyeball be the start of many more unifying events for the FBW family.

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Christmas Aguinaldo for Children - the Box or the Envelope?

5:58 AM

events and product reviews

Exploring the Mind Museum thru Jollibee Kids Club

5:08 AM

Jollibee Kids Club (JKC) members in Metro Manila can get the chance to explore the Mind Museum for free on December 9, 2012. All they need to do is to follow some simple steps to avail of this opportunity to enjoy and learn through an amazing journey during this Holiday season. Here's how:

1. If you are a JKC member ages 6 to 12, send in a 4r photo of you taken during a recent JKC workshop or activity.

2. Answer this question in two to three sentences: What’s the best thing about being a JKC member?

3. Send your entries in a sealed envelope with your name, address, tel. no., and signature of parent/guardian to:

Stratworks, Inc.
2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, Gamboa Street,
Legaspi Village, Makati City, 1229 Philippines

Chosen entries will win two (2) free all-day passes to the Mind Museum for a fun-filled learning weekend at the first ever world-class museum in the Philippines, plus free lunch and snacks c/o Jollibee. Winners will also get P1,000 worth of Jollibee gift certificates. Hurry! Deadline for submission of entries is on November 29, 2012.

Promo period is from November 11 –November 29, 2012. Per DTI-NCR Permit # 6815 series of 2012. For complete mechanics, visit the Jollibee Buzz Room at www.jollibee.com.ph/buzz-room. The Jollibee Kids Club is the biggest kids’ club in the country, with exciting activities for kids. Parents can sign up their children for a JKC membership at select Jollibee branches. For inquiries, call (02) 898-7777.

The Workings of the MInd and Science

The mind is a complex system of mental faculties that include thinking, reasoning, judgment, perception and consciousness. It is actively used in understanding scientific principles and facts. The Science Mind presents more than 250 interactive exhibits by interconnecting stories of Atom, Earth, Life, Universe, and Technology.

The museum's main thrust is science discovery. In science learning, all the mental faculties are used. It allows the mind to understand the past, comprehend the present, and anticipate the future.

My Say

Given the choice between a day spent idly and a day spent learning while having fun, I'd choose the latter any time. Children of today are badly in need of more productive activities that enrich the mind and encourage them to think of possibilities. What better way to get such an invaluable experience than to get it for free.

That said, join now as the deadline for submission of entries is merely six days away. The chance can be yours to explore Mind Museum through Jollibee Kids Club.

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Brothers by Blood

10:22 PM

Two men related by birth for sharing the same parents are brothers by blood. Although there are the so-called blood brothers who are not at all biologically related but enter into a compact of treating each other as such, biological brothers are still different. Like true-blue sisters, they share a common history that can be strengthened by time.

The Older Brother

Based on personal observation, an older brother can be the defender, the idol, the bully, or the privileged one. Depending on how an older boy is raised and treated by parents and siblings, an older brother can be the best or worst thing that could happen to a younger sibling. This is very critical since a growing child usually takes a cue from the people surrounding him.

When he acts as the defender , he is seen as a lifesaver especially in situations wherein a younger sibling is finding some difficulty in. He is an idol when he is popular and brings honor to the family in terms of awards and other forms of recognition. He is a bully when he uses his superior strength to get his way over his younger siblings. He is the privileged one when his parents give him special attention for being the eldest son to the detriment of the younger ones.

The Younger Brother

The younger brother can be the protected, the fan, the bullied, and yes, also the privileged one. He is also often seen as a nuisance, especially by an older brother who wishes to set himself apart from childish meddling. He usually demands to have his way by virtue of being the younger one which an older sibling should give way to especially in situations where the one who whines the loudest wins.

A younger brother usually looks up to an older one and may seek protection and guidance from him. He can be the faithful minion of his superhero older brother. He can also be an important ally when big brother gets into trouble.

Brotherhood by Blood

Fortunately, most of the issues between brothers in their childhood days are settled as they grow older. In adulthood where physical superiority usually no longer exists, the rank in age is what is left to dictate the rules of engagement between brothers. Even with the existence of competition during their younger days, brothers eventually learn to adjust and can actually end up as good friends.

Brotherhood by blood cannot be denied even with conflicts and disagreements. The special bond between brothers is an important factor in the healthy development of their characters. Brothers are the greatest source of "manly" support especially when the father is no longer living.

My Say

When two men are brothers by blood, it connotes a deep relationship that is not usually broken by shallow reasons. Brotherhood, even among those who are not biologically related, means standing side by side in support of the other especially in terms of adversity. It speaks of a unity that is solid and founded on love and respect.

That said, parents usually hold the key to how sibling relationships turn out. It is to the best interest of the family to encourage support between sisters and brothers by blood.