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I just passed by SM and I noticed a new development in the left side of the mall (the side with car repair shops and Halal eateries). It turned out to be Davao’s first condominium that I’ve first heard about last year. The condo units were selling like hotcakes then, and surprisingly, there are still condos for sale now! Good news to me coz I’ve been really thinking about investing in real estate, and I think buying a condo unit will be a good investment. That is, if the condo craze will catch on Davao as with other big cities in the country *cross fingers*

If you’re tired of playing backgammon with your offline friends, why not try to play it online and make new friends? Yes boys and girls, you can now play backgammon online. You can go to GAMMON world which offers the latest information about backgammon tournaments and events. There are also tips on how to play backgammon better. And for those who are not native English speakers, don’t fret coz the site is available in six languages =)

I went on a medical hiatus since mid-June of this year, and it’s been five+ months already. People have been asking me, do I miss the medical life? Well, honestly, not really. I gave 9 years (5 years in formal training) of my life to medicine already. And I think it’s about high-time that the focus now would be myself, my creative side, my family, my home.. Still, I missed some things from the hospitals where I once roamed 24-36hours per day. In Davao Medical Center (DMC), a public hospital, I missed the vending machines! There’s no place in Davao that has vending machines that dispenses food and hot coffee except in the international airport. Not even the world-class Davao Doctor’s Hospital (DDH) has these vending machines. In DDH, I miss the super comfy sofas in their lobby. Shallow huh? Lol! In San Pedro Hospital (SPH), I miss their healthcare cart full of goodies! It contains high-end adhesive and IV tapes, gloves, masks, etc, etc. I really love SPH’s carts! It’s like SM – they got it all for you! Hahaha! =) And last, but not the least, I miss the camaraderie and our quarters in Brokenshire Hospital (BIHMI). I miss the residents and consultants too. They’ve been very good and very helpful during my one year stint there. I do hope to see you all soon docs!

Before Christmas arrives, there’s one more big event to celebrate – my Mommy Chin’s birthday! Nope, she’s not my surrogate mom. Hehe! She’s the mommy of our high school barkada =) Chin, if you’re reading this, what do you want for your birthday? A hunky male model to serve as your slave for one day? Sosyal birthday gift baskets full of yummy goodies? Or perhaps a delivery from the stork? Hahaha! Kidding Chin! But I’m really serious about what you want for your birthday. It’s just a week away! Me? I’d be satisfied if you treat me out during your birthday dinner for FREE, hehe! =)

Done with your Christmas shopping already? What? It’s still to early shop?? Me thinks NOT! Now is the time to shop if you want to avoid the horde of people doing last-minute Christmas shopping. As for me, I’ll be doing my shopping with my boyfriend this coming Saturday. Yeah!!! And if you wanna earn extra money for buying gifts, answer the survey below and post it in your blog. Simple! =) dNEERO totally rocks!

OMG guys!!! I just watched a movie the other day, and guess what’s the new fantastic trailer we saw?? None other than Johhny Depp’s tale of revenge, Sweeney Todd! The actor teams up with Tim Burton again for the silver-screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s award-winning musical thriller. Other stars in the film include Alan Rickman, Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham Carter. And you have to check out Buzznet’s cool take on this dark movie — you are allowed to confess whatever bad deed you have done! You can write about it, submit a video you made about it, or if you’re like me who’s been a good girl ever, ever since (and have nothing to confess, hehe), just watch the confessional videos there =) There is also a Sweeney Todd Confessional hotline where you can call to confess your darkest secrets ever. Here’s the number: 415-830-3166. Ain’t it cool?? I love it when movies are promoted like this!

Sweeney Todd is set for a Christmas-time release. For more info about this dark (yet entertaining) movie from Tim Burton, go visit the official Sweeney Todd movie site. You can also visit visit Sweeney Todd on MySpace. Yes, boys and girls, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street is there too. Come, and join the fun! Lol!

What flower are you? Me? I’m a SNAPDRAGON! Mess with me and I’ll snap, bite, and roar with fire! Afraid now? Hehe! Joking guys! =) Anyway, I love the snapdragon coz of its PINK undertones! Yeah baby!

About two months before the first semester ended, a cousin of mine has been flunking his Math subject. We were all very concerned for him since he was a good student (unlike his brother who’s a happy-go-lucky kid). So we all decided that we’d get him a tutor and thus we began sifting through the numerous Math Tutors we know way back. No one qualified, and guess who we ended up with? My best friend who is a licensed engineer who also teaches college subjects. COOL! All in the family huh?? Of course, it would have been better if we got a SCORE tutor. Oh well, maybe next time =)

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If you want to get close to Cuba as you can without leaving US soil, then visiting Key West in Florida is your best bet! This city is known as the Southernmost City in the Continental United States. Cuba, at its closest point is only 94 statute (82 nautical) miles 188°SE! Aside from this distinction, Key West is a seaport destination for many passenger cruise ships. Many visitors rent a bicycle and explore the history and architecture of its Old Town section. Walking tours, including a tour of the unusual Key West Cemetery (pictured below), are available. The Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square is a daily spectacle for visitors and residents. Boat excursions and tours provide a great way to view Key West from the water.

For nature lovers, you can go visit the Key West Botanical Forest and Garden which has excellent frost-free arboretum and botanical garden containing a number of “champion tree” specimens. Nancy Forrester’s Secret Garden, on the other hand, is a one acre garden resembling a lush, predominantly green, rainforest. It is an exhibit of wild nature’s artistry in a woodland garden. There’s also the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory which features a 5,000 square foot (460 m²) glass-domed tropical butterfly habitat. If you want to go on tour in Key West, you can contact Trusted Tours and Attractions — they offer discounted tickets to the best sightseeing tours in this wonderful Florida city! =)