kimono Originally uploaded by annalyn. Am now a proud recipient of a kimono like this one, but there's no picture of me wearing it since am still trying to figure out how to. Actually it's a Japanese yukata (summer kimono) in a black and white fan-like design with an accompanying maroon obi. According to this website, the basic premise is to "wrap the right side of the kimono over the body, then overlap it with the left side." But other than this, you also need to put on white tabi socks, Japanese sandals (most often the zori), the white collar that goes ... Continue Reading...

pacquiao Originally uploaded by annalyn. I know this post is late in coming but here's my take on why Manny Pacquiao's win against Erik Morales was one big Pinoy moment: 1. He showed to the world he's one hell of a slugger. 2. He's a perfect example of one poor lad who made it good and made it this far. 3.Filipinos need a modern-day sports hero, and he's it. 4. Filipinos need to be inspired that one can strike it rich by dint of 'bloody' hard work, not by stealing, winning the lotto, or engaging in illegal rackets. 5. He's the only ... Continue Reading...