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Have you ever heard of the Magic Eye? They were quite popular in the 90's-seeing them in walls of houses, mouse pads ( yehes!! para cool ang pc!) and t-shirts

Wikipedia reports that Magic Eye is a book that he books feature autostereograms (precisely, random dot autostereogram), which allow people to see 3D images by focusing on 2D patterns. The viewer must diverge his or her eyes in order to see a hidden three-dimensional image within the pattern. (Ok. Nosebleed)

Over the years, "Magic Eye" has become a genericized trademark often used to refer to autosterograms of any orgin. Parang "Tupperware" for any plastic container or "pa-Kodak" for taking pictures.

So ano ba talaga ang Magic Eye na yan??? Here's a sample!

Click this to see the image that you should be seeing

Its kinda painful to the eyes but luckily, there is a set of instructions on how to properly view the 3D Images here.

I first saw a Magic eye when I was in Montessori. Our classmate, Joey, brought a huge frame to school with weird colorful patterns. Teacher said it was painting with a surprise. Wew painting?a Cultured! And so we were seated in a semi-circle and she showed us the picture. And then she gave a warning: We had to be silent in order to see the 3D image. Naniwala naman kami. haha When I saw it, i shouted "Dinosaur!" Umm diva lang.

Ever since, I wanted a book filled with all those images. Bahala nang maduling ako. My classmate in grade 2 had this book and I was eager to get myself a copy. But she told me she bought it in NAIROBI! Kfoyn.

Recently I found a site that let's you make one! So cool! Obviously, I tried it out. But before that, magpractice muna tayo!

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And here's my Magic Eye! I included a secret message in the 3D image. Use the comment box to tell me what you see!



WEW! Napagod ka?

Kamukha na kayo! Chuice.

Want you own Magic Eye? Click here

Baboo!

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TEA-nfairness (HEH!)

In the Philippines, you only drink tea if your either an english expat or an old man.

Ok not really. OA Lang. But there are only quite a handful people I know who are into tea. In fact, when I go to coffee shops, most people take coffee and not tea.

I only started getting the hang of drinking tea when I was 3rd year college. Back then I realized that it was more effective in keeping me awake and its lighter in the tummy. I've tried a lot of leaves and bags already. From the common English breakfast and mint to a more exquisite jasmine and ginger-lemon to a really weird Benguet herb tea. In fair masarap yun.

Each new flavor is an experience that appeals to all senses (pati touch?!) so now, I normally get tea whenever I hit Starbucks or any other coffee shop. Recently, I came across some cute stuff that would perhaps make any tea experience more exciting and fun.

It's a submarine tea ball! Cute noh? Just like me. Chuice. Basically you put the leaves inside and dip in a mug like a tea bag.

Speaking of mugs, here's something for the clumsy.

Ewan ko nalang kung mabitawan mo pa noh?

Sometimes when you pour in water, the handle of the tea bag falls into the cup. Hassle much. So here's an ingenious solution


Very political in nature. Wish there was a Pinoy Elections version. Or tipong Home Along the Riles Family. Pwede rin ang Gimik barkada haha

But this one is the cutest. Tired of the normal tea bag? Pwes!

Majirits ka sa kaladian

Its tea and origami combined. Very Japanese. But this product is made by Natalia Ponomareva- A Russian designer. Nyare?

So, even though Christmas is still 5 months away, you know what to get me. Thanks! Assumera?

The Risk of Wearing the Filipiniana aka The Sungay Post

The national wear of the Philippines include the Barong Tagalog for men and the Baro't saya for the women. Though there has only been one look and form of the Barong, filipinas even since the colonial era have long been experimenting on their dresses hence we have all sorts of Maria Clara's and the more common ternos.

An authentic and vintage Filipiniana dress

The Filipiniana outfit has a lot of uses. For one it is considered a formal attire aside from the western suit and the bow tie. If you grew up in the Philippines, for sure, you have worn it during Linggo ng Wika or United Nations day. Kung lalake ka, chances are nasuot mo na rin as a ring bearer, grooms man, best man or ninong. Also, I remember during the Philippine Centennial Celebration, all government employees were mandated to wear filipiniana every monday.

One more use of the Filipiniana is during the Flores de Mayo/Sagala. This is the time when the outfit becomes more costume-y and outrageous. May mahabang slit, maraming anik-anik, feathers, BARBED WIRES (choz) or even pets (OA!)- just to make the outfit stand-out. For example:

I have no idea who they are so I will spare them from my harshness. Chuice.

If there's one person I really admire for continually reinventing the terno without turning them into an amoeba/microorganism-like outfit, it would be none other than Madame Imelda Marcos.

Timeless elegance. She can go from simple to pucci-inspired. From long gown to just below the knee. From neutrals to high-brights

Indeed, wearing the Filipiniana has been a risk for every Filipina. Its' a make or break. Either you flaunt it or you FLOAT on it. Chez-pimiento. It's the same butterfly sleeves but at the end of the day how you wear it boils down to taste and class.

So much could be noticed and said during the Aquino Inauguration. As part of the tradition, the outfit is filipiniana. And oh boy-tito-boy (jirits?) some did it impressively while some... depressingly.

Let the okrayan begin. Wag pikon ok?

But first, people who played it safe deserved an applause.

ABS-CBN Execs Cory Vidanes and Charo Santos looked regal in their neutral colored gowns. So did Kim Chiu. Mylene Dizon, although in an uncommon black, looked dainty and respectable. Sadly, Cherry Pie had the basic cut and design but her colors made her look like a gum ball or Aquafresh toothpaste.


As always, the Hontiveros sisters looked elegant. Before they looked like twins pero wait, Pia appears aged, noh? Is she really older than Risa? Please confeerm.

Then there are those who tried to innovate and still made a terrific job!

I love the fresh cut of Chynna's Dress. Very youthful yet simple. Tapos kinarir nalang ang accessories. And the killer stilettos were perfect!

Of course, the presidential girlfriend Shalani Soledad who came in a Rajo Laurel. Simple cut but with tasteful draping and beadwork. I must say, she's ready to become first lady!

The ever classic Agot Isisdro came in a feminine barong and finished it off with a pair of drop pearl earrings. Ganda lang.

And there are those who tried to be creative but failed.

Lani Mercado looked every inch like a ninang. Na natipilok sa isang kalderong kanin. Choz. Sama.

Finally there were those who really failed. Bordering on Poon and Flores de Mayo level

Sta. NINA!? Hindi ko ma-explain

And although I admire her vocal prowess and her charm what happened to Regine?

Excuse the irreverence but I really think they could have a "Who wore it better" match with

Sorry. Mangungumpisal po ako bukas.

And ohmygulay. Not 1 not 2 but 3! Powerpuff girls much?

Halatang inspired by

PAK. Choz lang AHAH

And so the next time anyone is asked to wear Filipiniana. Let us all remember the basic design rule ok? KISS. Keep It Simple (Stupid!)

Meganon? Bye...lamos!


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Inauguration Photos courtesy of Noel Orsal of pep.ph. Check the rest of the album (here)