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Re: Ever Heard of This Local Wild Berry Called Bugnay?

Kat — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 10:21:03 -0000

We have a bignay tree in our backyard. My lola used to make juice out of it, but we never really paid much attention to it, because we liked mangoes more. Maybe I should pay more attention. :D

Re: Watercolor & Lettering Workshops: A Photo Diary

Kat — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 00:36:09 -0000

So happy that you have Sunday sessions, as it's my only available time. Too bad the one for February is full. :| Hope I can make it to the next time. :)

Re: Thanks for an Awesome Start! + Starbucks 2015 Planner (Red) Giveaway

Kat — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 02:59:13 -0000

My goal is to win this and give it to my sister, and I hope that in turn it will help her achieve her goal of getting into med school this year.

Re: strangely out of place

Kat — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 01:43:56 -0000

Thank you! :)

Re: Thrifted Prints: Top Secondhand Bookstores You Need to Visit Right Now

Kat — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 00:43:27 -0000

Recto also has plenty of secondhand book shops. No specific favorite though, you have to go through each one.

I don't know if the National Bookstore in Cubao (the main branch) still has bargain books. They used to have a separate floor for it all, but now I think they place the books on the same floor as the regular priced ones. The second floor has pocketbooks, fiction and some comics, if my memory serves me right.

Re: Rescuing The Forgotten Landmark: The Manila Metropolitan Theater

Kat — Wed, 21 May 2014 00:50:05 -0000

How exciting! I really hope it pushes through. I've been to the Met several times now and I'm always sad to see how it is. Looking forward to seeing this project be a success!

Re: Sunday is National Museum Day: Free Entrance!

Kat — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 02:19:44 -0000

Love it! My family and I discovered by accident that museum entrance is free on Sundays. We were all ready to pay P150 each when we were told to put our money away haha. Had a amazing time. Must come back soon.

Re: another book help question, this time: language

Kat — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 21:50:25 -0000

The Philippines has many dialects and languages, but Tagalog uses the word "tulong" for help or assistance. If one is begging for alms or handouts, "limos" is the word used. The action for asking either is "hingi". The latter is looked on a lot more negatively than the former, and doesn't translate well in English phrases like, "I beg your pardon" or "begging for mercy". Basically, if you need or want anything, use "hingi". "Limos" is also considered as an act of destitutes, vagrants, street kids and the like.

For example: I need your help - Kailangan ko ng tulong mo. Kailangan = need; ko = me, but substitute for I; tulong = help/assistance; mo = you. Not sure how I can really translate "ng" but in some cases it can actually be omitted. Simplified, it can be "Pahingi ng tulong."

I also realized that in English, "ask" is used when you are placing a question. In Tagalog, we have a different word for that which is "tanong". So if in English you can say, "I'm asking for your help", that has to be translated to something in the previous paragraph. But if you say, "I'd like to ask a question" it's translated to something more like "I have a question".

We also have a habit of adapting foreign words (specifically English) and adding a quantifier before it. So if we're ordering at a restaurant, we call the attention of the server and say, "Pa-order ng..." (I guess in this case, the "ng" would work as an adjective). If we are asking a favor, we just go ahead and use the English word. Although it could also be an evolution of the Spanish "por favor," since a lot of our words have that influence.

This is just for one language, and I'm basing it from my experience rather than from a linguist or scholarly perspective. There are others like Bisaya, Ilocano, Bicolano, Waray, Illonggo etc. that have different ways of asking for help and differentiating it from begging.

Re: What I REALLY Think Of The Philippines... - I Dreamed Of This - One Way Travel To the World's Wonders

Kat — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 22:46:03 -0000

Hey Nate. It's great that you can see the good, the not-so-good and everything in between. Congratulations, you're now a Pinoy. :) Come back soon, because there's still plenty of places you need to explore.

Re: El Nido, Palawan, Philippines - Affordable Paradise at the Edge of the World - I Dreamed Of This.Com - One Way Travel To the Wonders of the World.

Kat — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 22:30:47 -0000

I miss El Nido! I only spent four days there but I immediately fell in love with the place. The people there are amazing too. My friend and I stayed at Alternative and you're right, the family and the folks who run it are just great. My room had the same view from the balcony too. Can't wait to go back.

Re: strangely out of place - Do you still read printed books?

Kat — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 08:13:00 -0000

Same here. I used to such a staunch supporter of printed books, but I am definitely a Kindle convert. :)

Re: Flag makers rush work as Independence Day nears

Kat — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:48:16 -0000

My parents used to have a garments shop, and one of the things they made were flags for the schools in Region 3. Our house was also the shop, so everyday I could see them making these flags. I think I was around 10 when they last made them. It's a very interesting and humbling experience to see a flag being made. :)

Re: Staying warm with ‘Mr. Hot’

Kat — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:14:59 -0000

Gotta love Mr. Hot! Sipping a nice cup of joe under the shade in breezy Burnham park beats Starbucks any day!

Re: How to Make Bagoong Fried Rice

Kat — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:55:38 -0000

I am a big fan of bagoong, particularly the dark, really smelly liquid one (I forgot what it's called by my grandmother refers to it as bagoong isda). It adds a really nice flavor to my green mangoes. I often mix it with rice and eat as is. Yum.
I have tried the Thai version of bagoong fried rice, but I guess I'm pretty biased for the kind that we have. :D

Re: Easter crowd opens eyes, ears to Jars of Clay

Kat — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:52:11 -0000

The cellist is Matt Nelson. Matt Odmark is the guitarist.

Re: How to Make Sago and Gulaman Coolers

Kat — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:14:29 -0000

My mom used to make this too, and I was so amazed that it came from such really simple ingredients.

Holy Week/Easter is memorable too, as we're usually in Zambales with cousins. Sucks when my birthday falls on Good Friday though. I can't have fun haha. Cheers Jun!

Re: Adventures of Jin & Friends • Sweets from my sweet, ahaha. Whatâ€™s left of our...

Kat — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 22:30:06 -0000

I love Chez Karine! I've been searching for good macarons here since my friend gave me some from Paris. This is the closest I can get :D

Re: The Angry Panda: My 2012 in Pictures

Kat — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:09:26 -0000

Happy new year! :)

Re: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Review

Kat — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:51:32 -0000

I haven't even had my Kindle Touch for a year and this comes out haha. The backlight is a big draw for me. I do have a lighted Kindle case, but I think the backlight does make for a better reading experience. It's memory is lower at 2GB though, or does it have a higher storage capacities available?

Re: CONTEST CLOSED: Get PHP 10,800 Worth of Truffle Products from Deal Grocer

Kat — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 03:11:05 -0000

I'll make truffle butter with this, which I'll then eat with crackers or lightly steamed vegetables. I'd also love to make a pasta with tinapa and truffle cream sauce. I can just imagine the flavors.

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Re: How to Make Lengua de Gato

Kat — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:44:06 -0000

I love lengua de gato, and I've always wondered at the name because of the cat reference. I'd buy these in Baguio and eat one can on my own. I'd love to make it one of these days, perhaps when I get my own oven. :) Happy holidays Jun.

Re: Food Magazine’s 50 Best and How to Make Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding

Kat — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:52:28 -0000

Congratulations Jun! Thank you for sharing your love for our food, great photography and heartwarming stories on your blog. It's been a pleasure following your blog and it's also been a great inspiration. Looking forward to more! :D

Re: strangely out of place

Kat — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 11:24:41 -0000

Gusto ko spring sa Japan! :D

Re: http://www.rupertgrint.net/24thbirthday/include.html

Kat — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:59:12 -0000

Happy birthday Rupert! You've gone so far and done so much at a young age. Here's to more blessings and good things for you in the future! Best birthday wishes from the Philippines! - Kat

Re: Sign Rupert Grint's Online Birthday Card | RupertGrint.net

Kat — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:57:59 -0000

Happy birthday Rupert! Wishing you the best and more awesome things to come!