The Blog King

For Sale: 2006 Kia Picanto (P250,000)

2010-04-14T16:52:00.007+08:00

We're selling our royal chariot!

Summary

2006 KIA Picanto LX (M/T 1.1L)
P250,000 (fixed)
less than 30,000 kms
10km/l gas consumption (with supporting documents)
Power steering only
Manual door locks and windows
Full maintenance records from Rapide (every 5,000kms)
Valid Comprehensive Insurance (until October 2010)
Valid LTO Registration (until September 2010)
Private reseller, no trade-ins

It's a 2006 Kia Picanto that has run less than 30,000kms. Everything's working great since we're very meticulous at maintaining it - we take it to Rapide every 5,000 kilometers (with full maintenance records). Selling price is P250,000

It averages 10kms per liter of gas in real life and we have the numbers to prove it. Many dealers give inflated numbers like with the Honda Jazz that's claimed to run at 30 km/l but in reality can only do 18 km/l. When I bought the Picanto I was told it could do 24km/l. Yeah right.

Believe it or not we've listed all gasoline refills since we got the car in 2006 and we've used only the best type of fuel (V-Power, Gold, and Blaze) around 80% of the time. Again, we have the list to prove it.

Body is fresh: no deformities, never figured in an accident or even in a fender bender. There's a thin scratch near the back and a few on the front bumper because of neighborhood kids. No rattling or knocking from the engine or from the underchassis, guaranteed.

Comprehensive insurance and LTO registration are valid until October and September 2010, respectively.

Questions? Please post them in the comments section or on the chat board to the right. =)

Thanks!

Nesting

2010-03-09T15:25:00.002+08:00

It's been three months since my last post and a lot has happened since then. Paolo turns 5 months today and we have recently moved to a new Kingdom, our Kingdom.

For the first time the Queen and I feel that that we are truly standing up on our own. We bought our first pieces of furniture, picked house decorations, and decided on other plans for our humble abode. Hopefully, the things we bought are pamana-worthy for our kid/s.

It's a weird feeling - managing a small economy. We dictate how things will go and when they'll go. It's scary because we still don't know our limits. It's fun because we get to push ourselves to the limit. Only time will tell if we took the right turns at the right times.

For now, we're really enjoying it. Things are going very well and we can't wait for the next big thing that we need to deliberate on.

And by deliberate I mean the unnecessary formality of me telling the Queen my opinion so she could overrule it.

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The Sleeping Prince

2009-11-23T12:16:00.002+08:00

It's true that there are things in this world that words just cannot describe and the photo above is the best example I could think of.

Paolo has recently taken a liking to sleeping on my chest. It's a very tender moment for us as father and son and I'm cherishing every second of it. In a month or two he'll be too heavy and too big for this so I hope to be his King-size bed for as long as possible.

The Blog Queen

2009-11-11T10:26:00.002+08:00

The Queen finally has her own blog! Visit The Blog Queen (http://thetruerulerofblogdom.blogspot.com) to read her side of the story.

And to find out why I'm Robin to her Batman.

Win one of ten Ayala Malls Electronic Gift Checks!

2009-10-29T08:53:00.002+08:00

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Get that 36-inch waist today!

2009-10-27T15:26:00.007+08:00

If you're like me and you hate looking down on your belly and seeing nothing but washboard abs, then I've got a treat for you! With my exclusive program, I guarantee that you'll transform from fabulous to flabulous in a few weeks' time! Hehe, kidding.

I've never had ~~great~~ abs let alone a flat stomach. Which is why when I found out I have a 36-incher, I was shocked for about a week and eventually just took it as it is.

When I was in Grade 5, I was one of the fat kids - I weighed 90 pounds and had a 28-inch waist. When puberty kicked in however, everything disappeared. Gradually I lost weight and the process peaked during college - 30 inches, 135 pounds. Sexy.

From then on however it was a losing battle. Frequent gym visits, physical activity, and diets no longer seem to work and I took it as mother nature giving me a sign. Discouraged, I decided to help her out in her quest to make me bigger. Just last year I was 32 and 150, now I'm 36 and 167.

Want in on this? Here's what I've been doing to get myself in flip flop shape:

Slept more

Earlier this year, the wife and I lived right beside the office. We slept at 12 and woke up at 8 with enough time to make breakfast and watch an episode of Friends.

Learned how to cook

The wife was pregnant and immobile. We had to eat, so I learned how to. Nowadays when there's nothing to eat I could effortlessly whip up a simple feast.

Drive to work

Love the train but I hate everything else. Unfortunately where we live now, there's only everything else.

Got married

No need to impress the lady-types. I have the only pretty lady I'll ever need.

Rarely lifted weights

I hate lifting weights because they're so heavy. Any lighter and they're ineffective.

Had a son

Instead of ballin' with the boys I just go straight home to see my son. I'll just challenge him when he's older.

Got a nanny

...who does most of the support work for the wife.

Shifted to a new career path

The web is just as hectic but it mostly involves sitting in front of the computer. No outdoor shoots whatsoever. There are presscons, but half of what we do there is eat.

So what are you waiting for? Call now! I'll throw in a free donut for the first ten callers.

Take two trains and call me in the morning

2009-10-24T23:59:00.006+08:00

You probably know what it feels like to ride a train: it's cramped, hot, and there's never a good time to ride especially during weekdays.

Growing up, I was never obsessed with trains. I didn't play with toy trains, nor did I ever recall asking my parents to buy me a set. I've always been more into cars.

Nowadays however, I love trains. And not because they're the stuff of childhood fantasy, but because I consider them as the cure to many of life's little ailments - mine at least.

As a longtime city driver I've become sick of anything with four wheels. My car is the root of many frustrations. From losing my cool because of discourteous drivers to freaking out because of an overheated engine, I have become well aware of the many cons of driving. It's a losing battle, and I know I could do without it.

I admit, I only take the train whenever it's convenient, but I try to take it as often as possible. The following are my top reasons for preferring the train over any other mode of transportation.

It's better for the environment

A no-brainer. The MRT carries a lot of passengers in one go making it more efficient than buses or jeepneys. It's also powered by electricity so there's significantly less toxic emissions.

Good for health

It may not be much of an exercise, let alone an ideal one because of all the pollution, but climbing up stairs gets the old heart working. A great pre-work warm up if I may say so myself.

No maintenance and gasoline costs

The MRT fare tops out at P15 and you can never, ever beat or match that price with a car.

Flood and traffic jam-proof

Anyone who says that the MRT is too cramped for comfort has not tried driving to work every day. Muscling it out with other passengers is nothing compared to being stuck in traffic. So you bump into people, big deal. At least that bump won't cost you thousands of pesos in repairs.

No need for parking

Tell me to drive to Baclaran, I'm 100% sure I'll say no. Tell me to take the LRT and I'll say yes in a heartbeat. I love going to Carriedo to check out the latest bargain electronics. If I drive there, I'll probably be too worried about finding a parking spot to be able to enjoy the visit.

You learn more about the city

When we lived in Singapore the train allowed us to discover and frequent quaint places that we otherwise would not have known about had we taken the bus or taxi. Same goes here with the MRT. I discovered this great factory outlet in a mall at the corner of Taft Avenue and EDSA. I was able to buy three pairs of brand new, branded pants for 600 bucks.

It's safer

I used the word safer because trains are not completely without it's share of mishaps and miscreants. Pickpockets are common and there have been bombing incidents in the past. Still, they happen less frequently compared to the others.

FUN FACT: Did you know that a comprehensive plan for Metro Manila's train system has been laid out? Check out this photo and I bet you'll get excited at what the future has in store for commuters.

To know more about Metro Manila's train system, visit the following links.

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Mother and Son moment

2009-10-19T09:19:00.003+08:00

Paolo in videos

2009-10-15T09:46:00.001+08:00

Paolo in Pictures

2009-10-14T22:30:00.001+08:00

All he does is sleep and cry.
And poop

Meet the Prince

2009-10-13T11:08:00.005+08:00

On October 9th, 2009, at exactly 3:25 p.m., my son, Juan Paolo, was born.

He is the cutest, sweetest, and loudest baby I have ever seen. People say he looks exactly like me and that he even got my, ahem, trademark dimples.

Paolo weighs 5.9 pounds but he chugs down milk (both breast and bottled) like a drunkard does alcohol. He's having breakfast as we speak.

His hobby is crying. Crying a lot - especially when everyone's asleep.

I love him so much.

The Green Door

2009-10-08T18:44:00.004+08:00

This is the door that haunted me two nights ago. The Queen and I rushed on over to the hospital thinking it was time for us to meet our prince.

We got nervous and we panicked. Everything seemed like a blur, before we knew it she was wearing a hospital gown and I was lying on the unbelievably uncomfy couch in front of the delivery room.

I waited anxiously for word on my wife's condition. An hour passed - nothing. Two hours passed - nothing. My back was beginning to hurt and that says a lot considering I'm only in my twenties (either that or I'm not as healthy as I think I am)

Then, after two and a half hours of not knowing anything, the door opened. Time stopped.

"Did she give birth?" I asked

"No" the nurse answered

"Oh, where is she then?"

"Getting dressed, you can go home now"

It was hard to hear those words. I wanted to go home, but I wanted to go home with a family.

Any day now

2009-10-06T11:24:00.004+08:00

I usually get a natural high whenever I finish writing an article. Today however, it's a little different: I'm edgier and downright more nervous than I have ever been.

Last weekend the wife and I found out that she was already dilated -- 3cm to be exact (10cm is the ideal width for giving birth). From here, it could take as little as a few days to as much as a week before we become parents.

As I sit on my chair typing this entry, the reality that we are slowly stepping into the rest of our lives becomes more apparent. The next text, call, or email I receive may go "uwi ka na, ang sakit na ng tiyan ko!". I know it's coming, and I know it's coming sooner than I think.

When that time comes I'll be a different person, and I hope that person lives up to my expectations.

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Her name is Courteney...

2009-10-03T00:35:00.007+08:00

... and she's starring in a new series called Cougar Town.

Saw the pilot and I loved it. Very funny, very hot. Her age lines are showing but she's still very foxy. Wonder what she looks like in HD.

I've been a fan of Miz Cox since her FRIENDS days and I'm happy to see her making a comeback at forty-five. Most stars of ex-TV hits rarely get a second chance.

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Ondoy killed my Zalon!

2009-09-30T14:12:00.006+08:00

I'm kidding of courze.

Thiz photo waz taken by my colleague Karlo Zamzon. His family'z houze, located in Provident Village, Marikina zuffered the full wrath of Ondoy'z onzlaught.

Dezpite hiz lozz however, he ztill managed to take thiz picture juzt for fun.

The zalon apparently haz a zpecial offer: free mudpackz for the next few weekz or zo.

Ondoy Helpline and Rescue Directory

2009-09-29T12:34:00.005+08:00

Courtesy of Google

News and Updates

Disaster Emergency

Rescue Operations
- National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) (+632-9125668, +632-9111406, +632-9115061, +632-9122665) Help hotlines: (+65 734-2118, 734-2120)
- Philippine Coast Guard (+632-5276136)
- Air Force (+63908-1126976, +632-8535023)
- Metro Manila Development Authority (136)
- Marikina City Rescue (+632-6462436, +632-6462423, +632920-9072902)
- Pasig Rescue Emergency Number (+632-6310099)
- Quezon City Rescue (161)
- San Juan City Hall Command Post (+632-4681697)
- Bureau of Fire Protection Region III (Central Luzon) Hotline: (+63245-9634376)
- Senator Dick Gordon (+639178997898, +63938-444BOYS, +632-9342118, +632-4338528)
- Senator Manny Villar (+639174226800. +639172414864, +639276751981)
Civil Society/ Media
- Philippine National Red Cross (143, +632-5270000)
- Philippine National Red Cross Rizal Chapter operations center hotline: (+632-6350922, +632-6347824)
- Go to GMA Facebook page & post complete addresses and names of people in need of immediate help.
- ABS-CBN Typhoon Ondoy Hotline: (+632-4163641)
- Jam 88.3: (+632- 6318803) or SMS at JAM (space) 883 (space) your message to 2968
Rubber Boat Requests, 4×4 Trucks
- NCRPO (+632-8383203, +632-8383354)
- Private citizens who would like to lend their motor boats for rescue
  please call emergency nos: +632-9125668, +632-9111406, +632-9122665, +632-9115061)
- You can also text (+632917-4226800 or +632927-6751981) for rescue dump trucks.
- For those who are able to lend 4×4 trucks for rescue: Please send truck to Greenhills Shoppng Center Unimart Grocery to await deployment, Tel No. (+632920-9072902).

In-Kind Donation

Victory Fort is opening its doors to those affected by the typhoon. Call 813-FORT.
NoyMar relief Operations: Clare Amador (+639285205508) or Jana Vicente at +639285205499). Drop off for relief donations is at Balay Expo Center across Farmers Market Cubao.
Miriam Quiambao drop off points: One Orchard Road Building in Eastwood, or message http://www.twitter.com/miriamq for more details.
Philippine Army Gym inside Fort Bonifacio or GHQ Gym in Camp Aguinaldo are now distributing donations for Ondoy Victims.
Team Manila stores in Trinoma, Mall of Asia, Jupiter Bel-Air and Rockwell shall be accepting relief goods (Canned Goods, Ready-to-drink Milk,Bottled Water and Clothes) for distribution by Veritas.
Caritas Manila Office at Jesus St., Pandacan Manila near Nagtahan Bridge (+632-5639298, +632-5639308)
Radio Veritas at Veritas Tower West Ave. Cor EDSA (+632-9257931-40)
Aranaz Stores in Rockwell & Greenbelt is accepting donations of any kind for Payatas communities affected by Ondoy
Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan Task Force Noah, a disaster response arm of the Jesuits, is accepting donations. Please drop it off sa Ateneo Cervini Dorm.
Philippine National Red Cross‘ different ways to Donate.
Red Cross Load Donations: Right now the easiest way to make donations from the seat of your chair is via mobile phone load. The Red Cross Rescue and Relief Operations. Text: REDAMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4483 (Smart)
Ateneo de Manila University is now accepting donations for the victims of Ondoy. Donations can be dropped at MVP Lobby. For those stranded/those who need help: To all students who need help or know of people who need help. Please text the name, location, and contact number to (+6329088877166). ATENEO, which is now an open shelter, accepts refugees. Call (+632917-8952792)
Papemelroti stores in 91 Roces Ave. / Ali Mall Cubao / SM City North EDSA / SM Fairview / SM Megamall / Glorietta 3 in Makati / SM Centerpoint / SM Southmall are accepting relief goods (canned goods / milk / bottled water / clothes – NO CASH pls.)
TXTPower now accepts donations via SmartMoney 5577514418667103, GCash 09179751092 and Paypal http://is.gd/3GvuN
Our Lady of Pentecost Parish (+632-4342397, +632-9290665) per Gabe Mercado, donations are very much welcome. The Parish is located at 12 F. Dela Rosa corner C. Salvador Sts., Loyola Heights, Quezon City.
Hillsborough Village Chapel – Water, blankets, shoes, and clothes may be sent to Hillsborough Village Chapel in Muntinlupa City. These will go to families whose houses were washed out in the nearby sitios.
Greenhills/Mandaluyong/San Juan Area, if you want to help out with the rescue and relief operations, you can drop off your donations (clothes, food, etc..) at La Salle Greenhills Gate 2 tomorrow or volunteer from 9am to receive, sort, repack the donations.
Petron: You may bring your relief goods to all Petron branches.
LUCA stores (Rockwell, Shang-rila, Eastwood, or GA towers): Send your old clothes & donations (no cash pls).
“LUZON RELIEF: Volunteer / Donate / Pray”: Donations can be brought to RENAISSANCE FITNESS CENTER, 2nd Floor, Bramante Building, Renaissance Towers Ortigas, MeralcoAvenue, Pasig City starting MONDAY (Sept.28) / 9am – 7pm Contact Person: Warren Habaluyas (+632929-8713488) or email at luzonrelief@gmail.com
MOONSHINE boutique in Rockwell also accepting relief good to help Ondoy victims in Marikina and Cainta.
Katipunan Avenue. Contact Erica Paredes at (+632917-4741930) — they need bread, packed juice, sandwich filling (tuna, chicken, anything) You can help her make them, deliver the sandwiches to her house, or help her distribute! Call for more details.
Manor Superclub, Eastwood City will accept goods and other emergency items starting Sunday at 10 am.
Citizens Disaster Response Center (CDRC): Relief goods for typhoon victims being accepted at 72-A Times St., West Triangle, QC. Tel (+632-9299820/22)
MINISTOP IBARRA (Espana cor. Blumentritt, Sampaloc Manila) is also accepting relief goods, Food (non-perishable goods only) Clothing, Medicines, Beds, Pillows, Blankets, Emergency Supplies to help Typhoon Ondoy victims.

Bank of Dad

2009-09-18T10:32:00.004+08:00

Bank of Dad: Where the ATM Never Goes Offline

It's an old joke reserved for fathers who dole out wads of cash to their kids and their wives. Yesterday I found myself on the receiving end. It felt nice. It felt weird.

I was about to leave the office for a press conference when all of a sudden the wife comes running after me. It's not like her to go sprinting (especially since she's 8+ months pregnant), but what she said really made my day.

"I don't have money for lunch, penge naman ng pera"

A couple of my officemates broke into laughter and I couldn't help chuckling along with them. The moment was so spontaneous and so real, the reality of being a father and a provider just dawned on me... I have a family.

I left the office with a light wallet and a big smile. October is going to be interesting...

Image from alittlecrafty.com

Noynoy for President!

2009-09-03T13:15:00.002+08:00

Indian Superman

2009-07-15T12:32:00.004+08:00

Fighting crime and breaking into song. LOL!

The Smart One

2009-07-07T18:45:00.002+08:00

Because I did. Hehe

Tina Fey from roflrazzi.com

Women and bags

2009-07-01T17:54:00.006+08:00

Scenario One

Me: Where are our keys?

The Wife: In my bag.

Me: :: looks inside :: Where exactly?

The Wife: In one of the compartments.

Me: :: continues looking :: There must be a dozen pockets here. You look for it.

The Wife: :: reaches without looking, takes out keys and gives me the look ::

Me: ehehe...

__________________________

Scenario Two

Me: Where are our keys?

The Wife: In my bag.

Me: :: looks inside :: Where exactly?

The Wife: In one of the side compartments.

Me: :: continues looking :: There are six side pockets, inside and out!

The Wife: :: reaches without looking, takes out keys and gives me the look ::

Me: ehehe...

__________________________

Scenario Three

The Wife: I need P1,000

Me: I'm out. Get my ATM card from my wallet.

The Wife: :: looks inside :: Where exactly?

Me: :: grins :: In one of the compartments.

The Wife: :: continues looking :: There are pockets everywhere

Me :: reaches without looking, takes out card and gives the wife the look ::

The Wife: ehehe... love you

Me: Yabang mo kasi e.

A friendly advice for women everywhere: guys are bad at sifting through your things. AND apparently, so are you! LOL!

Where's Waldo? page from unrealitymag.com

Optimus and Megatron AOTS banter. Hilarious!

2009-06-29T11:18:00.004+08:00

Video Games - E3 2009 - Attack of the Show

From one king to another

2009-06-26T09:18:00.007+08:00

The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is dead. Reports from the interwebs confirm it.

I've always been a fan of his music - most of his tracks in my iPod have 5 stars. It's just a shame that his private life, which had been riddled with countless scandals destroyed his reputation and ultimately, his career.

It's weird reading all the reports from Hollywood without hearing anything negative about his life.

My Spot.Ph article is up! =D

2009-06-24T19:23:00.003+08:00

More Than Meets the Eye | Spot.PH

Leave a comment if you have time.

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Baby kicks

2009-06-23T17:38:00.003+08:00

Baby kicked around a lot last night. It was weird but very exciting.

It's the first time I felt him/her squirm around that long.

Can't wait!

Kicking baby from this site

So that's why he looks familiar

2009-06-19T17:36:00.004+08:00

I knew I've seen that face before

Beetlejuice/Joker image from notjustmovies.net

When it rains, it's four (am/pm)

2009-06-19T17:27:00.004+08:00

Maybe it's coincidence or maybe it's mother nature teasing us, but the hardest downpours always happen just before when people are about to leave for the office/school, and/or go home.

And if that's not insulting enough, it's blistering hot at any time in between.

Image from BBC

Chuck Norris

2009-06-19T14:34:00.003+08:00

By this time you've probably noticed there is a Chuck Norris widget in the sidebar. It's a generator of random Chuck Norris jokes (some of which, I think could well be true) that I just stumbled upon when creating this blog.

A lot of the jokes featured have already been published at chucknorrisfacts.com and I can't help wondering if there exists a similar site about our very own Ronnie Ricketts.

I remember quivering in fear instead of being star struck when I saw him at a coffee shop in Morato. Man he was scary.

"Chuck Norris was here" photo from houndsgood.com

Emasculated

2009-06-19T13:17:00.004+08:00

I entered the office bathroom and I was greeted by this image

Well, not exactly that but there were six (6), six-foot tall guys lined up in front of the mirror tweezing their eyebrows, glossing their lips, and putting on what I think was make-up.

Apparently the auditions for Cosmo's 69 bachelors is today and I forgot all about it. Serves me right for not reading the sign.

Hmm, this probably explains why the girls from 7th keep making "official trips" down here at 6th.

I'll pee later when the coast is clear.

iPhone Theft Detector

2009-06-19T10:43:00.003+08:00

"Gor blimey, I LOST MY IPHONE!"

Photo from The Daily What

Man, am I over weight!

2009-06-18T13:01:00.006+08:00

I stepped onto one of those 5-peso weighing scales at Mercury Drugstore yesterday and I discovered something disturbing - I ballooned to a whopping 168 pounds.

The last time I checked I weighed 155 and was teetering at the edge of my ideal Body Mass Index. Normally I don't really care about my weight and my, er, figure (?) but this is a bit alarming.

Diet and exercise, here we go!

Fat monkey from Japan Probe

A death in the family

2009-06-17T10:27:00.006+08:00

My grandfather-in-law (Jopai's grandad) passed away yesterday because of several known and unknown complications. He was bedridden for a few years and his death is a much-needed release from all his suffering.

He will be missed.

R.I.P. Angel Tuazon

Praying cat from this site

Gadget Lust

2009-06-16T19:01:00.004+08:00

From The Joy of Tech

The funniest clip evar!

2009-06-16T18:32:00.013+08:00

LOL!

The Expectant Father

2009-06-16T17:43:00.008+08:00

In four months I'm going to be a dad - or a mom, depending on how things turn out. Already I find myself doing ~~most~~ all of the household chores since my wife is in no shape to do any of them.

I'm not complaining, it's actually a very good learning experience: cooking, cleaning, taking out the trash, and grocery shopping are just some of the things I do on a regular basis.

Tiring? yes. Unfair? heck no.

In fact, I have a feeling this will continue waaaayyy after she gives birth.

Image from this site

Father's Day - when the heck is it?

2009-06-16T15:43:00.002+08:00

My wife and I treated my dad to dinner last Sunday under the impression that it was father's day only to find out after eating that, er, it wasn't.

I'm confused. It says here that father's day is supposed to be next Sunday (June 21st), but when I got home, I watched the one and only megastar singing to her mega husband.

Did I fall asleep or something?

Kittehs from icanhascheezburger.com

Loyal subjects...

2009-06-16T13:39:00.002+08:00

Welcome to the blog king's blog. Join me as we journey through the life and times of the interwebs.

Image of MLK from this site