KSP's Hollywood-themed Year-Ender

It's our barkada tradition to have a themed Year-Starter every night of January 1st. But since this year, January 1 fell on a Sunday, and most of us got work the next day, we decided to have a year-ender last December 30th instead. The themes we had in the the past were Formal and Rockstar; so this year, we have a agreed to a Hollywood theme! Each of us was required to come looking like a Hollywood star. And here are our crazy photos...

 here comes the Men in Black

 Paris and BF haha

 and we were really putting much effort on this

Circle of Death survivors! haha

On the red carpet...

 Kristen Stewart, Paris Hilton, Josh Duhamel

 Fredie Prinze Jr., Rain, Mike Posner

 Bruno Mars, Tyra Banks, Josh Duhamel

 Zhang Ziyi, Leighton Meester (Blair Waldorf), Sandra Bullock

 when I used the iSwap Faces app! haha

another Zhang Ziyi attempt haha

We also tried my new video app discovery from my iPhone, the VideoStar app! It's music video-making app that's so easy to use! haha! I have uploaded them in my Vimeo. Check these out:


KSP Welcomes 2012! from roycie salen on Vimeo.


KSP Moves Like Jagger! from roycie salen on Vimeo.

We're so happy that our tradition lives on. The group keeps growing, and we're glad to welcome new guests every year who were able to experience our craziness too!:)

bye 2011, hello 2012!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!:)

Christmas Means Sharing

I apologize for the late post. But I know it's never too late.

It's been my KSP barkada's tradition to celebrate our Christmas Party with underprivileged families, most especially with kids who look forward to a fun and exciting Christmas. This year, we held our Christmas party at the same venue as last year's, at the NCE 1 chapel. This time, it was a different set of families from Payatas whom we shared our Christmas with. We were also thankful for our friends who helped, plus some company sponsors: Toby's and Pepsi.

Again, it was an afternoon packed with games for both kids and adults. Besides the meals we provided, we also gave Noche Buena bags to each family. At the end of the day, we were tired yet happy to have helped.:)

 thank you!

 longest line!

 pink!

 they're singing for us :)

 Noche Buena bags

artwork winners

PLDT WiFi Zone Launch

Dec. 17, 2011 - Another launch event of PLDT in Republiq! This just means new awesome products/services and free flowing drinks from PLDT!:)

The launch event actually meant that Republiq was officially a PLDT WiFi Zone! But of course, not only Republiq, but even the other establishments in New Port City and all the other establishments in the metro. PLDT DSL users just type in their existing username and password into their devices upon detecting the PLDT WiFi in the establishment they're in. To learn more about this, just visit www.pldtwifizone.com.

Besides the free drinks and crazy PLDT friends, NBK also performed live, which made the party more fun!

 BFFs

 crazies :))

 the girls :)

 please remove the waiters behind me! haha

And since I got a new iPhone 4s, I took a couple of photos via Instagram:

Super Late Post: Smart iPhone 4s!:)

When I've read about the news that Smart will soon be carrying the iPhone 4s, I believed it was great news! Upon checking its website sometime in early December, I signed up, not to reserve a unit, but just to get some info about the upcoming launch. But 2 days before the launch, I got a call from Smart confirming my reservation. Then I realized, it's probably time for me to get a new iPhone! Well to give a bit of a background, I lost an iPhone 3Gs 32GB some time in June, 2 weeks after I bought it from a friend who sells slightly used phones. Anyway, so there, I confirmed getting an iPhone 4s 16GB white! However, I've been busy at work those days so I failed to submit complete requirements via email. I just decided to go to the launch event to take my chance of getting a unit.

It was on the night of December 15th when Smart invaded Rockwell overnight! A lot of people were there, and there were a lot of them whom I know. There was a smooth process of purchasing an iPhone - ordering, verification of requirements, postpaid line approval, payment and releasing. Well of course, there were long lines because of the great demand for the 4s, but Smart was prepared to serve them all. Lots of celebrities were also there, including Smart's model, Anne Curtis. I don't think any of the guests got bored because there were lots of things that were there to do for FREE! continuous screening of Mission Impossible at the cinema, coffee and juices at Starbucks and Coffee Bean, unlimited gaming at Power Station, meals at Cibo, etc. Also, alcohol was everywhere! At the ground floor was a party event where Jermaine Dupri and Lupe Fiasco performed. The show was hosted by the country's top radio DJs/hosts like KC Montero, Sam YG, Andi9, etc.

It was a crazy night! Unlimited drinks and party! Plus lots of prozes were given away through games and raffle. Some items include, Macbook Air, Beats by Dr. Dre, X-Box, and the grand prize, Subaru Impreza! Despite having lots of possible prizes, I wasn't able to win any. Haha! But it's fine because I still had fun since I got lots of friends and acquaintances who were also there; and that made the night crazier!:)

 Lupe Fiasco

 with Bettina and Angelia

 Jermaine Dupri spinning

 DJs/emcees

 photo from Bettina's new camera

friends and acquiantances

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get an iPhone that night since I didn't bring a credit card with the required credit limit. However, the next day, I brought my grandma to the nearest wireless center and I used her credit card so I could avail of an unlimited data plan for iPhone 4s worth Php 2000 plus Php 2500 cash out! It was awesome! I finally got Siri! And all I can say is, I almost forgot I still have my Blackberry Bold 9700 (in white also). Haha! Well it actually contains my line from the rival network provider.:p 

truly, the most amazing iPhone yet!:)

#SmartiPhone4s

MOONLEAF - Don Antonio is now OPEN!

I'm so happy for my friends in their new venture -- franchising a Moonleaf Tea Shop Branch! It's one of the fastest growing milk tea shops nowadays.

After two weeks of construction, the place has officially opened! A Christian blessing was conducted, followed by a ribbon cutting, then lunch! I got so excited about this that I personally bought a ribbon from the bookstore for the ribbon-cutting! Since I arrived earlier at the shop, I also doodled on post-its which I posted on the bulletin board.

Php 5.00-discount was given to all who purchased on the opening day. There's also a free photo booth and lots of post-its!;)

Amber's!

Anyway, it's so nice to see our friends and families in full support of this new venture. I really wish my friends the success of their business, and hopefully, they get to put up the next branch the soonest!

 first 3 customers!

Location: 2nd flr EK Bldg. Holy Spirit Drive, Don Antonio, QC

Pitbull in Manila

Nov. 29 - Smart-Araneta Coliseum

We got free passes from our friend who works there. We were at the center of the Big Dome, which was turned into a dance floor. At 8pm, a Cebuano Dj started spinning club music; and at 9pm, Pitbull came out! In fairness, he's hot! haha!

Everybody on the floor were dancing to his songs. The place felt like a huge Republiq. There were lots of familiar faces there, including PBA players and some celebrities. However, Pitbull's actual performance run only for an hour, which made us all feel "bitin". But still, that was a fun HOUR.:)

 with the girls

 while waiting for the show to start

 Cebuano DJ

 Pitbull!!!

 when we moved at the back