50 Shades of Ross Del Rosario this October

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I'm almost half a century old, but I'm getting better and stronger as I approach it. So here's another lengthy post from a fruitful and meaningful life filled with bountiful blessings.

No need to keep my age a secret, because only the weak hides his age. But in my case, when my age was asked, I would jokingly say 25. But that's exactly how I feel. The same age when I got married.. so it also means my wife and I will be celebrating our silver anniversary - 25 years in marriage this November 2019, actually I loved her so much that I married her twice - civil and then church wedding within the same year. Before man and God.

Do you want to know my real fountain of youth? It is of course being married to my better half, the love of my life, the one who has stayed by my side inspite of all the struggles trying to fit in a society that do not understand misfits like me. I was an introvert with deviant ways, weird and strange to many, unpredictable and moody to some.

Yes, I'm more of the misfit who would frequently get off the usual path to try out other roads and discover their secret or hidden features, yet the eccentric also for being so unconventional and slightly bewildering, maybe eclectic is the more appropriate adjective to describe me since I would derive my ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources. Too broad that I often get lost in a chaotic pursuance of perfection.

But all I could say is that I would have been a very different person if not for my wife's patience and understanding. I am indeed a rare, if not genuinely one of a kind, breed of dreamers who would often look at the skies to daydream about the possibilities. Gazing at the people around me every now and then wondering if others think like me too. My search for like-minded individuals continue.

I never stopped daydreaming. I guess I never will. But I'm proud to say that I've already left a legacy online to serve as a mark on history being the self-proclaimed Pambansang Blogger but truly living my life as what that branding would literally mean.

Yes, your National Blog of the Philippines would maintain its effort to be world-renowned and globally competitive, if not already, so that the world would remember me by as the man who made a noble effort to influence the mindset of brainwashed and confused people. Regardless of the difficulty with so many pretentious personalities spreading false hopes and promises, I will serve as your hero that will holler the iconic Wazzup Pilipinas shout-out, deafening to only those who seek to destroy our lifelong dreams.

All the rest are mostly noise, and mine aims to be the most inspiring to encourage others to reach out, engage and touch lives. Doing the iconic shout-out is a wake-up call to everyone who may have overslept and lost the will to persist.

Less talk, less mistakes. But our erring ways is what makes us real and human given the free will to control his own fate. We are all destined for greatness, it is just sometimes we forget to pause for a while and reflect on our achievements. We may have been already basking on the definition of success yet our unquenchable thirst for perfection is whats keeping us to want more. Never satisfied, always searching for the best version of ourselves.

Life was not meant for us to keep on hoarding. Our lives were meant to be shared and appreciated by all.

Please always remember that I will never grow tired and weak of doing the iconic Wazzup Pilipinas shout-out with you!

Congratulations to us all.

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The Wide-eyed Bee Mascot is Still a "Singkit" Inside

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We've fallen down the deepest bottom without any chance of surviving if we even consider fastfood like fried chicken and burgers to proudly symbolize Pinoy cuisine.

We all know they were copied from Western fastfood chains yet why are we pushing for that certain fastfood symbolized by a bee and their mostly greasy dishes as among our Philippine pride and joy.

Jollibee is from Chinese businessmen turned Filipino Chinese as their businesses continued to prosper and their families multiplied in the country. Admittedly they've grown huge, yet the food they sell could not really be attributed to Philippine soil and culture.

Their junk food is among the number one source of obesity aside from the softdrinks that they offer with their value meals.

They also only started regularizing some of their crew when several years have passed they've profited on contractuals only.

The rest of their bussinesses are mostly gotten from buying out their competitors or to gain new opportunities in the food industry.

I used to work for the said fastfood chain during my college days and back then we used to still serve catsup and mustard in plastic squeeze bottle condiment dispensers we would put back in plastic jars and stored inside the fridge at every end of the day, and all the crew in both kitchen, counter and dining area, except supervisors and managers, were only young college students needed to work to fund their education. Majority of the management were obviously Chinese based on their last names, and the crew were all Filipinos. Got my point?

Now they have small catsup sachets (not even enough to cover an entire beef patty, no more mustard, and still employing college students to serve us. And their management are still mostly Chinese. But they've grown so big there's a branch in almost every busy street corner nationwide and beyond.

Their growth is indeed phenomenal but I would question their being Filipino since their rise to fame and fortune was not due to any Filipino traits but more of their Chinese heritage just as how the mall tycoons Sy, Gokongwei, and the rest of the big names from other industries proliferated in our country.

Well, congratulations to Jollibee for its success among Filipinos, but it should not represent Filipino cuisine. The bee could wear a barong all day but he is still not authentic Filipino since his "parents" were Chinese. Again, the wide-eyed mascot is still a "singkit" inside.

How I wish there would be a true Pinoy brand from true Filipino origins to emerge above these Chinese brands. Could we still be able to uplift businesses truly managed by Filipinos and offering authentic Pinoy food among the top restaurants in the world? We could only do that if we primarily support local Filipino brands. That is the only time we could be totally proud of a globally competitive company.


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The Best Iced Tea Maker Useful to Us

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Tea, one of the most enjoyable drinks, can be easily prepared with the help of a good tea maker. Most people like to drink this beverage because it is good for health. It helps reduce heart diseases and stroke. It keeps the mind alert and helps fight fatigue. Using these machines, different types of tea can be easily made. Iced tea is one of the most used beverages.

There are different types of machines that can be used effectively to make this beverage. These machines must be selected according to their size, characteristics, brands, ease of cleaning and so on. There are sleek machines that are ideal for modern homes and offices. It's easy to buy these machines at reasonable prices from many online and offline stores. If you want to buy the best iced tea makers so here you can have at https://www.bestadvisor.com/iced-tea-maker.

Features in iced tea makers

One of the most advantageous features of these machines is that they help ease the drinking process. Making different types of tea leaves requires different techniques and time. Before choosing to buy these machines from online and offline stores, it is important to understand these simple factors. Iced tea beverages can also be purchased at online stores at affordable prices.

Most of these devices are available in different colors, sizes and features depending on their purpose. There are both electric and manual machines that can be used to drink. Online stores have different machines that have different features. Besides electric machines, there are anti-corrosion machines, stainless steel machines and so on. There are special types of machines that are light in weight and effective in many ways.

Making both tea iced and hot

Some machines are manufactured with dual features. It is possible to cook both tea and coffee in these machines. Electric machines are even more useful. Using these machines, it is possible to make a variety of drinks and hot drinks. With the help of these machines, soups, hot chocolate and so on can be easily made. Electrical machines contain many features such as detachable bone, auto cut off system, water level indicator and removable filter and so on.

In addition to these varieties, there are also iced tea makers that can be easily purchased at online stores at affordable prices. Most of these machines are easy to use, clean and maintain. This dishwasher is safe and consumes alcohol quickly. These devices have specially designed filters that allow for easy filtration of beverages. Some of these can also be used as a brewery for wine makers.

Online shopping of iced tea makers

Most well-known online stores are stocked with various liquor machines. These machines must be selected based on their specific characteristics and advantages. Different tea maker brands are available at affordable prices. Most of these brands sell their products through online stores. There are attractive colors, shapes and styles of machines manufactured by some of the world's most famous companies.