happy halloween
Happy Halloween everyone! Have a great night!
7:50pm EDITED WITH A HALLOWEEN UPDATE: We have a whole bunch of Trick-or-Treaters coming now! Wonderful costumes too, so far we've had a bunch of princesses, Ninja's and Power Rangers. One group of came with their mom without any costume at all, just in their regular clothes. It was the oddest thing. They were about 8 - 11 years old so they weren't even disillusioned teens. We thought it was so strange. Isn't the whole principle of Trick-or-Treating that you must get dressed-up to receive candy? After the door was closed, Paul and I both say in unison "hey it's just like that Curb Your Enthusiasm episode!" Anyone else had any kids show up without any costume?
scary!
nighty night!
pets on parade
Of course we brought our babies, in costume. Toby went as an angel and Gizmo (my neighbor's Shih Tzu) went as a police man. It was funny seeing Toby as an angel because he is such a grump. Click the image to the right to see Toby in his full angel glory.
Toby just about tolerated the wings that I added to his harness with a safety pin. Not nearly as innovative as last years' Ewok costume but at least he wore them without protest. We kept giggling watching his little wings flapping around.
We had a blast seeing all the different pet costumes. We saw a lot of Superman, one Batman, a bunch of bumblebees, dragons, lady bugs and ballerina's, even 3 dachund's dressed as Chiquita bananas.
Toby did get a little stressed out by the whole event. So I spent most of the time carrying him (his 17 lbs. gets really heavy after about 10 minutes of holding him!) while Gizmo ever the social butterfly was happy to meet all the other dogs! Poor Toby, I wish he was more comfortable in social situations but he did the best he could. Next year I am bringing his stroller so he can ride along and feel safe away from the other dogs.
But despite all that, we had a great day! I wish Paul could have come but he had to work today. But maybe next year! Now Toby is totally exhausted and so am I!
illustration friday: windy
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When I read the theme I imagined a girl taking a ride in the country on her little Vespa, scarf flowing in the breeze (wind), and of course her little doggie along for the ride.
Cristeta Comerford
Cristeta Comerford
AKA Cristeta Gomez Pasia
- 1st Filipina and 1st Woman Executive Chef at the White House (2005)
QUOTE
"It's God sent. I mean, how many people are chosen, are called to serve...to cook for basically the No. 1 person in the world."
ALIAS
"Cris"
"Teta"
DATE OF BIRTH
October 27, 1962
BIRTHPLACE
Manila, Philippines
FATHER: Honesto Pasia
MOTHER: Erlinda Gomez
HUSBAND: John Comerford
CHILD: Danielle
USEFUL LINKS
Fil-Am chef to debut with royal dinner
New White House Chef 'Starts Cooking'
this and that
- gone to the dentist
- took Stan to get his 2nd set of shots
- worked on commissions
- chatted to Martha
- answered 45 emails
- started on new greeting card designs
- created a new business card
- talked to Bernie
- taken Toby to the acupuncturist
- added a photo guide and commission email form to my web site
- purchased items from Super Target
- returned most of the same items to Super Target
- picked up cat food
- lusted after these handbags, I think I will have to have one
- found out that the I Want That! epsiode that I am on airs (Dec 8th!)
- exercised by doing yoga & walking
- debated whether to go to CHA or not in January
- walked Toby (lots)
- and of course snuggled with the pets!
brrr! it's cold!
This week, I have been working away on commissions. Holiday orders have started coming in, so getting working on those early. If you were thinking about ordering a commission, now would be a great time to get your order in before I get too busy, hard to believe it but it's almost November!
Last week Paul and I got a DVR ( it's like Tivo) and it has been amazing, we are totally in love with it! I still can't get over the fact that I can pause TV while the show is on. That rocks my world! We have set it to tape all our favorite shows and now we can watch shows like Heros that play the same time as other shows we like. oh boy!! TV watching will never be the same.
Cheche Lazaro
Cheche Lazaro
AKA Cecilia Lim Lazaro
- 1st Filipina President and Founder of The Probe Team, the 1st Filipino investigative newsmagazine in Philippine television (1987)
“I like to work in areas where I can make a difference.”
ALIAS
"Cheche"
BIRTHPLACE
Los Angeles, California, USA
FATHER: Luis Lim Sr.
MOTHER: Estefania Aldaba-Lim
HUSBAND: Delfin Lazaro
Cheche and Delfin have two children.
USEFUL LINKS
DOJ orders investigation of The Probe Team
Still telling the story of the Pinoy on the street
'The Probe Team' is at primetime at long last!
CCP Continues Tradition of Recognition of Filipino Artists and Cultural Workers
italy anyone?
I'll be going in April to teach a workshop in Cortona. The workshop has now met it's minimum and so we are all set to go. Yay! There are still a couple of spaces left if you'd like to come, now would be a great time to ask for the trip as a Christmas or Holiday gift! For the ladies, just FYI, we have quite a few husbands coming as non participating attendees, they can still come to all the meals and day trips and there is plenty in Cortona to keep them busy while we make art!
I can't even begin to describe how much fun it is there, the food, the wine, the art and 7 days in Cortona is heaven!! I am super excited because as part of our workshop we'll be going to the Nikki de Saint Phalle tarot gardens. I have wanted to see them for so long! If you want to learn more click here for more info.
illustration friday: ghost
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This is a piece that I created for the Wide Awake Press comic book anthology Fall/Horror issue.
can't resist
Dr. Gloria T. Aragon
Dr. Gloria T. Aragon
AKA Gloria Andrea T. Aragon
- 1st Filipina Dean of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine (UPCM) and Director of the Philippine General Hospital (1979-1983)
The First Ladies of Philippine Medicine
The UPCM Celebrates 100 Years
Laurel, Aragon lead UP distinguished alumni awardees
project runway finale
We all thought it was a toss up between Laura, Uli and Jeff. But we all guessed Jeffrey because his was the most edgy and the judges love edgy! I think all of them will have great careers ahead in fashion because all of the collections were wonderful.
Toni Leviste
Toni Leviste
AKA Marie-Antoinette Leviste
- 1st Filipina Olympian Equestrian in Women’s 3 round Showjumping (2000)
QUOTE
“Dreaming is free. And those dreams are important because it is the beginning of everything. Without that, that desire, that goal, nothing can be accomplished. And my greatest dream is to win the Olympic gold.”
ALIAS
"Toni"
DATE OF BIRTH
1971
FATHER: Gov. Jose Antonio Leviste (Tony)
MOTHER: Celia Sarangaya
USEFUL LINKS
The Leviste Family Tree
Passion drives Leviste to ride
Horsing around
All The Pretty Horses
ready for the runway finale
Right now I am betting it will be Jeffrey. But I'm still rooting for Michael!
Keanna Reeves
Keanna Reeves
AKA Janet Derecho Duterte
- 1st Filipina Pinoy Big Brother – Celebrity Edition Big Winner (2006)
"I hope I can leave behind everything about my past. Although I must admit that I did learn a lot from it."
ALIAS
"Keanna Reeves"
"Tina Duterte"
FATHER: Jaime Derecho
MOTHER:
HUSBAND:
SONS: Isabelo and Troy
USEFUL LINKS
From siliconed starlet to unlikely feminist
Keanna Reeves visits Batasan ‘housemates’
Keanna Reeves, the movie virgin
Keanna Reeves needs a lovelife to be happier!
Keanna Reeves: A True Danawanon
Charo Ronquillo
Charo Ronquillo
- 1st Filipina and 1st Asian to become a 3rd place winner in Ford's Supermodel of the World contest (2005)
ALIAS
"The Asian Kate Moss"
USEFUL LINKS
Pinay places 3rd at Ford's Supermodel of the World
The model Filipina beauty
Pia Clemente
Pia Clemente
- 1st Filipina-American producer to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Live Action Short Film for her work in "Our Time is Up" (2006)
QUOTE
"Believe in yourself and trust in your talent."
BIRTHPLACE
Manila, Philippines
USEFUL LINKS
The Talented Miss Clemente
Clemente '93 is First Filipino-American Woman Nominee in Academy History
BulakeƱa is first Filipina Oscar nominee
Pia Clemente Makes Oscar History
Pacita Abad
Pacita Abad
- 1st Filipina to receive the Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Award in the Field of Arts
- 1st Filipina-American Modern Painter to paint the 55-meter long Alkaff Bridge, the 1st "Art Bridge" in Singapore (2004)
October 5, 1946
BIRTHPLACE
Basco, Batanes, Philippines
FATHER: Jorge Abad
MOTHER: Aurora Barsana
HUSBAND: Jack Garrity
YEAR OF DEATH
December 7, 2004
Official Website Pacita Abad
Consuelo Ynares-Santiago
Consuelo Ynares-Santiago
- 1st Filipina Justice to become a member of the Supreme Court of the Philippines (1999)
QUOTE
“Do not think that Law and the Spiritual Life are distant and separate concepts. We must constantly remember: the Law derives its strength in its spirit. The lawyer finds his strength in the quality of his soul.”
DATE OF BIRTH
October 5, 1939
BIRTHPLACE
Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
FATHER: Casimiro Ynares Sr.
MOTHER: Consolacion Y. Martin
HUSBAND: Atty. Francisco B. Santiago
CHILDREN: Pura Angelica, Jonas Francisco, Regina Carmela, Jennylind Allison
USEFUL LINKS
"Passion for Justice"
Personal Information: Ynares-Santiago, Consuelo V.
Connie Mariano
Connie Mariano
AKA Dr. Eleanor Mariano
- 1st Filipina-American to become US Navy Rear Admiral (2001)
- 1st Filipina-American military woman to be appointed White House Physician (1992)
- 1st Filipina-American who became the youngest captain in the US Navy (1977)
"It's crucial for patients to be aware of their family tree. Knowing hereditary conditions enables physicians to chart a strategic course of action to prevent premature onset of many fatal diseases."
ALIAS
"Connie"
DATE OF BIRTH
1955
BIRTHPLACE
Sangley Point, Philippines
FATHER: Angel Mariano
MOTHER: Lourdes Jingco
HUSBAND: Richard Stevens
SONS: Andrew and Jason
USEFUL LINKS
President's Physician
White House doctors: The president's shadow
From Stewards to Admirals: Filipinos in the U.S. Navy
President Clinton Promotes Navy Doctor Around the Fleet
Text of President Bill Clinton’s address
A Call to Duty: Voices of Asian American women in the military
Is Your Family Tree Killing You?