Frannywanny

Finally the secret is out! Last month, my sister and I were invited by fellow bloggers Jane and her daughter Christa to join the shoot of the Ako ang Simula MTV . Initially, I thought we were just allowed to cover the shoot and eventually to blog about it, little did I know that we will actually be part of the video. This video is ABS-CBN's campaign for the upcoming elections. My sister and I truly believe in the power of one's vote and how we can make things happen. At long last, the video has been launched and it's out in the public! See my 7 seconds of fame happen! :) (see frames 00:50 and 00:46) Take a peek at some photos taken during the shoot: train shoot Direk checking the scenes with Pat Evangelista

At the start of 2008, I mentioned that this year will be a year of many travels . Despite my hectic work schedule, I made it a point to go out of Manila at least once a month. This, I later found out, greatly contributed to keeping me sane for a longer period of time. I'm also lucky to have friends who share the same passion for travelling as I do. It has been a year of many firsts. It began in Pampanga, which is a place very familiar for Paul and I, then we moved further up to tour around the Ilocos region and marveled at the beauty of Pagudpud and the Kabigan Falls. Working for the Green Siren has also allowed me to travel around the country. Visiting the different provinces made me realized that there's so much to see in the Philippines. Next year, I hope to be able to see more of the Visayas and hopefully some parts of Mindanao. It's my personal goal to be able to travel around the country before I begin exploring the countries abroad. Last week, I got a message from a...