Forge: The little place with a big bang!

Last thrusday, byu and i visited forge. you might want to check this place out. they serve really cheap beers (25 pero bottle) and the ambience is cute and homey. its a very tiny place, but the people who hang out there will make you feel welcome anytime.

this is the place for all you bohemians who just wanna chill and drink with your friends while enjoying hot music and maybe even playing some card games

you know that they have already let you in the forge family once they offer you a depth charge! woooohoooooo!

Plus, if you dont drink, they have a shop. they sell quirky shirts and bags and other stuff.

and, if you ar epenniless, the place makes for some real good photos, thanks to the wall murals the owners (gib and hyku) painted themselves.

This is me, obviously unprepared for the shot

b.yu..looking tall.haha..

Forge's quirky onwer: Gib

You just gots to love this sign

Hyku trying to pull of the nerdy look. She owns Forge as well. :D

Mix FM's traffic angel--Sol

Im bringin nerdy back

Nooooo! Don't LEave yet!

I need to thank SOny first.haha

Thank you sony cybershot for my new W290! I love it!

Test Photos

LAst Thursday we had a really great fun at Basti's Brew, drinking coffee and chatting and stuff. It was definitely one laid-back afternoon that started with coffee and ended with beer. Haha. More pictures soon!

On the same day i received my new w290! Its soooo gorgeous. I love that Ms Joey, my station manager (for 105.9 Mix FM), gave me the one in brown , because well, its a really nice color (plus its not too common).

Anyhoo, we tried the camera out for a while until we discovered that we copuld actually edit photos on the camera itself! Ain't that cool? Goodbye photoshop (since i never really learned how to use photoshop), hello instant retouching!

Here is a photo taken by my friend B.Yu. We tried editing and retouching it on my camera several times..It turned out great!

I therefore conclude, the W290 is the perfect buddy for all partyphiles out there! Since we all want easy-to-use cameras that have tons of great features.

Oh, and did i mention that it has 12.1 Megapixels?

AGain, thank you to Sony for my camera!

Photo s taken by Braeden Annz Yu with a Sony Cybershot W290

Thank You Sony!

Thank You to Sony for giving me the W290 Cyber Shot! I have the one in brown. It's really grogeous, and the funny thing is, it doesn't even NEED to be gorgeous. haha.

I mean, it has 12 megapixels, which gives you really clear images and it can even take hi-def videos! Plus there's this cool Smile shutter which automatically snaps an image when you smile. So it doesn't HAVE to be gorgeous, since its already packed with a lot of yummy features..but it is beautifully made. Really sleek, and pretty light too!

SOOOO COOOL!

My parents want to trade my new Cybershot for their old camera.haha. Not a chance!

I LOVE love love this one!

Thank you again to Sony! Make. Believe

Flirtini

Here's our drink of the week, the Flirtini! Popularized by the sexy chicks from Sex and the City. And its pretty simple to make too.

mix 1 part vodka with 2 parts champagne and 2 parts pineapple juice.

You could also add a splash of Grenadine to make it Pink and even more flirty!

Enjoy partyphiles!

Hypnotiq: Burn In Your Afterglow

If you are looking for a hot party tonight, drop by the metro lounge for Hypnotiq: Burn In Your Afterglow.

It is a glow-in-the-dark party featuring the hottest topless DJ from Hey Jude in Boracay: DJ Surf!

Wear something white, or something that will reflect the light because the Metro Lounge will be decked with black lights. Glow sticks will be given away as well.

As usual free cocktails will be served 'til eleven PM.

Get ready to shell out 250 Bucks.

DJ Torch will also be spinning, and yours truly will be on the mic.

Get ready to burn in your afterglow.... get hypnotized by the dizzying lights at Hypnotiq!

Kids Drink Alcohol

Some of the best parties of our lives were celebrated during our childhood birthdays. There is something about the simplicity of a children’s party that brings us back to the days when there was nothing to think about and to plan for.

Everything in the party was set out for us by our parents: the sweet Spaghetti, the hotdog skewers with marshmallows, the chicken lollipops, juice that came in tetra packs, give-aways, loot bags, games, the traditional pabitin, and the mascot.

Sometimes, it is good to try and get that feeling back again. For your next birthday party, why not let your hair down, and throw yourself a kiddie party that will allow you to go back to that little place in your dreams, where love is the priority, and you have the license to believe in un-reality. Here’s how:

Ambience: A children’s party has always had the same elements: a dose of fiction, a lot of color, and simple decors. For an adult-kiddie party, I suggest you use the same stuff. Hang some paper-chains on your walls, or long strips of crepe paper on your ceiling; have balloon sculptures and make everything colorful. Instead of matching your tables and chairs, why not go crazy and rent different-colored chairs and tables, to add to the fun, festiveness of your party? Oh, and don’t forget to tie balloons to each of the chairs.

Food: Although I’m tempted to tell you to serve all your childhood favorites, I’m afraid being too literal with this theme would just come out cheesy. So instead, I suggest you give your childhood faves a modern, more adult twist.

Instead of serving the usual Spaghetti, why not turn your recipe into more sophisticated paella. You can decorate it to make a little more festive by putting slices of hard-boiled eggs. And in lieu of the hotdogs you usually put on your spaghetti, maybe you could try putting some Bilbao Sausage?

You could also serve some chicken lollipops but give it a twist: make Buffalo Lollipops. You can find a lot of recipes o n the internet; just make sure that you try them out before your actual party.

Instead of serving hotdogs on sticks, grab some chocolate balls or soft truffles and some cherries and put them in festive red skewers. These choco-cherry balls are sophisticated and posh, and can be eaten while waiting for dinner.

If you want a sophisticated centerpiece to double as an interactive dessert, try having a chocolate fountain. This chocoholics addiction fix is now a staple in kiddie parties, and doesn’t really cost much. But since this is an adult party, try pouring some brandy or rum on your choco mix.

Drinks: Remember to keep your drinks colorful. I suggest you make green, red, purple, orange, and blue martinis. The recipes are quite simple, and if you are on a tighter budget simply mix powdered juice with vodka. It always tastes great. For a more festive flair, put them in purified water dispensers, so your guests could fill up anytime they want.


If you’re serving some punch try and make the ice more festive. Take some surgical gloves and fill them with colored water (food coloring plus water). Tie a secure knot at the opening and then freeze. When you are about to serve your punch, peel of the surgical gloves and dunk them in the water. This is a good conversation piece. Your guests will keep on guessing how you managed to shape your ice into a hand.

Music: Play something that sounds young and hip, without getting too kindergarten. Play music from the effervescent Mika or from the cutesy Lenka. If you want to play something more mainstream, Miley Cyrus is your best bet. If you can’t stand her, try some of her friends: Demi Lovato, the Jonas Brothers, or Ashley Tisdale.


Photo Wall: You can set up a photo wall for your click-crazy friends. To give it a kiddie touch, print out some cartoon characters on a tarpaulin. If you want a more adult cartoon try using images of the Simpsons or Family Guy; for a more edgy photo wall try the characters from those cute toki-doki bags.

Cap it Off: Require your guests to wear party hats. These make your party more festive, casual and silly. If this doesn’t put your guests into a more youthful mood, nothing will.

Candies Anyone? Leave a bowl filled to the brim with candies and chocolates by the door. This could serve as your welcome treat for your guests, and they will enjoy the idea of having a lot of sweets nearby.

I hope you follow these tips and throw the most outrageous kiddie-themed adult party ever. Trust me; you’ll be the object of envy at the playground.

Confession: I could always suggest the elements to make this kiddie party work, but the most important thing here is that you let your hair down and really bring back your five year old self. No insecurities, no problems, just plain old fun-- and then, you will truly have a great time.

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Oprah and the Black Eyed Peas: Amazing

One of the most amazing videos i have ever seen. At first, i was like "what's up with Oprah's gold mic?"

and then i was like: "what's up witht hat girl dancing alone...?"

and then what followed was simply magical. :D