Acquaintance Party at Green Isle Resort

Last weekend, we had an acquaintance party at Green Isle Resort in Samal Island, (Island Garden City of Samal). The resort is not as famous as the other resorts in Samal but we chose the place as a venue because the owner of the resort is a former colleague and so we were able to get a discount for the payment in using the place. We have never been to the place as well, so for a change, we had our acquaintance party at Green Isle Resort.

Little girl having fun with my officemates and colleagues

Green Isle is just a medium-size resort and its developments are still on going. They are constructing now a new building in addition to the existing beach house and a number of closed cottages made of native materials. In the lower portion, near the seashore, there are a number of open cottages which is very cozy if you want to get closer to the beach. I love the fact that the place is generally cool. You don't feel the heat of the sun because there are still plenty of trees surrounding the place.

playing volleyball and parlor games

When we were there, we had the place exclusive for us which made me more appreciate the Green Isle Resort. The space is just fitted for us numbering about a hundred. We enjoyed a lot playing volleyball and a lot of parlor games.

I also brought with me my little girl and it was her first time to go to the beach after being prohibited by her surgeon after her operation for fear of infection. My little one is enjoying a lot, dancing with the videoke music, cheering together with some colleagues when each team were playing volleyball in the field.

We had our food catered by Green Isle. Our food consist of pork fillet, beef afritada, pancit, lechon and fruit desserts like watermelon and pineapple. We had so much fun. And I was very happy that my little girl was enjoying a lot too.

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And the Hits Just Keep on Coming!

How's your summer going? Mine's been excellent- thanks for asking! Low on sleep - high on the entertainment scale. So, if you're in need of some relaxation inside... you can check out The Strombo Show -- CBC Radio 2 - 8pm -Midnight.

Meanwhile, back in TV Land...

... and The Hour, it's time to play -- "Hey, haven't I seen that interview before?" Why yes... you probably have... Here are the reruns that are making the air this week.

Monday July 26th

Kevin Smith

Director. Actor and one sweaty piece of work...

Saoirse RonanSeriously, for ease of pronounciation, let's just call her 'Susan'.

Rosanne Cash

Talented like her legendary father, this woman can belt it out...

Tuesday, July 27th

Mindy Cohn

Natalie schools you in how NOT to pick up a talk show Host in one easy lesson...AWKWARD!

Lee Daniels

Even this talented Director of Precious couldn't get Mo'Nique to shave those nasty legs for Oscar season. Yikes...

Dave Stewart

Thankfully, that is NOT Annie Lennox pictured with Mr. Stewart. It's his big bro, Ringo...

Wednesday, July 28th

Cory Monteith, Gleek.Eugene Levy

SCTV legend. Christopher Guest mainstay. Best. Eyebrows. Ever.

Norah Jones

One of my best concert moments ever. Electrical calamatity and Norah sings in perfect tone 'What the Fuck Was That?'

Thursday, July 29th

Robin Thicke

Seriously smooth. Partially responsible for a spiked birthrate 9 months after each CD release...

Atom Egoyan

Beyond Brilliant...

Chubby Checker

Responsible for one of the most enduring dance crazes ever. No moron, not the macarena. The Twist!

Friday, July 30th

Michael J. Fox

A full life. A full hour...

Have a good week and for those who get it, an amazing long weekend!

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Finally...Zombielopoulos!!!!

The Hour is still on "Summer Shuffle"
For the week of July 19th - 23rd

But first, for those of you hungrily awaiting for the North American premiere of George A. Romero's "Survival of The Dead"....well, you're in for a tasty treat!!
Our Strombo, appears in this film as a TV host (although I can't imagine him not wanting to appear in a realistic flesh rotting costume at least once!).
The movie will be shown at TIFF, but is also slated for an exclusive one week run at the Toronto Underground Theatre, for those of you that can't wait for the main course.

Mon, July 19th

Canadian Actor - Bruce Greenwood,


Scottish comedian - Danny Bhoy, Hip Hop Band - Cypress Hill

Tues, July 20th

Filmmaker - Michael Moore,


Actor - Peter Sarsgaard, Actress/Rock Star - Juliette Lewis

Wed, July 21st

Actor - Morgan Freeman,


Comedian - David Cross, Canadian Author - John Irving

Thur, July 22nd

Actor - Harrison Ford,


Actor/Screenwriter - Terry Gilliam, Wrestler - Hulk Hogan

Fri, July 23rd

Comedian - Bill Maher,


Actress - Vivica Fox, Actor/Singer/My other boyfriend - Hugh Dillon

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Native Delicacies

When I went to a trade fair in the city hall with hubby, I was amused to find these foods that I have never tasted. Some of the foods look familiar but there are also those that I find really rare. You can never see them sold in malls or department stores. The booth that display those delicacies are owned by our Maguindanao, Tausog and Maranao Muslim brothers. Aside from foods, their booth also showcased some native products made by them.

Hubby, the ever curious one tried to buy some of these foodies and he loves the taste of the sweet ones like dudol . Have a great Saturday everyone. Happy weekend:).

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