Pinoy Brother

Hello world!

Dex — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:22:27 +0000

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I Got My Yahoo Account Back

Dex — Sat, 02 May 2009 03:48:31 +0000

Finally, I got my Yahoo account back. My account is not suspended by Yahoo but it was hacked instead. It was hacked last March by a hopeless woman who could not find any other resort to get back to the lady who allegedly had an affair with her boyfriend or husband perhaps. The lady was my colleague from my previous ship (M/S Amusement World) and one of my friends in Friendster. At first, I thought it was me alone that was hacked but eventually, I discovered that some of my friends were also hacked by the same hacker. Hacking an account could not just be done by a brainless person; obviously this hacker got the brains. The only down point with her brain is that she used it in a damn and most stupid way I know.
I highly regarded her intelligence as outstanding to the point that I desired to have that in my own as well. She managed to take control of my Friendster account for few days and deleted my inactive MySpace and Multiply account. Furthermore, she replaced the photo on my profile with the topless photo of the woman she hates and sent disgusting emails to my Contacts. Can you imagine that?
I am not mad at her, but I pity her instead. She felt betrayed and her feeling was badly hurt. I wish she would contact me as a civilized person. She only needs an outlet to have her worst nightmare gone.

Welcome to Pinoy Brother

Dex — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:19:10 +0000

Hello everyone! It’s been quiet a while since I last updated my 360 page. As we all know, 360 continue acting weird and Yahoo team isn’t fixing these glitches. Anyway, I am still thankful that until today 360 is still here contrary to what was rumored earlier.

For the mean time, I haven’t got anything especial to share so far, so let me formally introduce to all of you here my personal blog site – Pinoy Brother. For most of you in 360, you have been there already as I put some links to that site in some of my posts here. When I am not around in my 360 page, expect me to be at Pinoy Brother and you can still keep in touch with me there.

Ciao!

My Own Version of Survivor:Marquesas

Dex — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:52:37 +0000

Hello everyone! I was a bit busy for the past days and I could not find enough time to visit your pages and obviously, I haven’t updated my page too. So it means I got lots of things to catch up here in 360. Our 14-day Marquesas cruise have just ended and we are back in Papeete right now. I would like to share with you here one of my activities during the recent cruise to the Marquesas. On March 24, I along with my colleagues did some hiking trail up to the mountain of Nuku Hiva. It was an interesting visit to one of Nuku Hiva’s summit. The 1 and ½ walk up was really exhausting yet very exciting. One installment of the popular reality TV show Survivor:Marquesas was shoot here and being able to see for myself the location of this TV show made me felt like I was in the show too! I am inviting everyone to read my recent adventure to the mountain. You may click here or view more photos here.

Group photo before the start of the climb.

At the top of the world.

Our way back to the village, we stopped by for a while to reap some mango fruits. We got it for free.

My Day at the Beach Island

Dex — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:20:23 +0000

The photo above is the “motu” or small island. Today I went to this island and spent around 1 hour swimming at the beach. This is one of the many small island beaches of Tahaa, French Polynesia.

On the way to the beach island

At the beach island

View more photos here

The Children of Raiatea Show Onboard Ship

Dex — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:51:01 +0000

M/S Paul Gauguin regularly make calls in this beautiful island of Raiatea, one of the islands of French Polynesia. At a distance of 114 nautical miles from the port of Papeete, Tahiti, it is about 11 hours navigation for M/S Paul Gauguin at the speed of 10 knots to reach the island. Of course, our captain can order to increase the speed but it is not necessary or else we will get to the island of Raiatea before the sun goes up and it will be a great disappointment to the ship’s guests on board for not being able to see the island during the approach.

While the ship is at port, a unique Polynesian show at the Pool Deck is being held. The show features the children of Raiatea performing rapid hip movement dance to the beat of drums. You can see on the photos below ship’s guests having a great time onboard as they danced with the children. More photos here.

Hollywood Goes to Bloody Mary’s Restaurant

Dex — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 04:09:43 +0000

This is Bloody Mary’s Restaurant, the most popular restaurant in Bora Bora Island. Offering fresh international and local seafood cuisine, Bloody Mary’s is most visited among Hollywood celebrities. When I made a short stop to the restaurant during my first biking trip two months ago, I saw Hollywood celebrity names who have dined at the restaurant written on something like a wooden board posted at the entrance. To name a few, I saw the names of Pierce Brosnan, Rod Stewart, Harrison Ford, Marlon Brando, The Carpenters, Diana Ross, Jane Fonda, Meg Ryan and several other celebrities. Soon, I will find my name written there too…lol… I have some photos of the restaurant and you can view the photos here.

French Polynesian Night

Dex — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:57:46 +0000

What a beautiful day!

The ship dropped anchor at exactly 8AM in Moorea and we are staying overnight here. The photo above was taken this evening during the show at the Pool Deck just in time during sunset. With me are the ship’s Cruise Director Dionne (wearing a crown of flowers) and Social Hostess Karen. The show was fantastic with Moorea’s local dance troupe invited onboard for the show. A series of traditional French Polynesian dance – rapid hip movement to the beat of drums – really make everyone aboard capture an unforgettable French Polynesia experience.

I posted some photos about the island of Moorea in Seaway Explorer. Some of those were taken during my biking escapade at the island. You can view more about the island of Moorea in Seaway Explorer. I posted photos there too. You may click here.

My Friends at Home Are Calling Me “cheap” for Loving This Place

Dex — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:30:46 +0000

Hello everyone in 360 land! How was your Valentine’s? Valentine’s Day is over but still for some the fever still goes on…. ….. I never have that fever beat me here because even if I wanted to, I could not….… By the way, my friend who went missing in Malaysian waters was found alive after more than 3 days floating at sea. The last time I heard was that he was recuperating in a hospital in Malaysia and by now I think he is back to his family in Philippines. Thank you so much dear friends for your prayers.

Well, here is what I have this time for all my 360 friends to see – a place somewhere in Manila that has become my interest since I was in grade school. I don’t mind my friends back at home calling me “cheap” for loving this place…hmmm….

Despite the heavy traffic in Manila that annoyed me, there is a place in there too that became my favorite hang out. I often go there especially just before sunset to watch the sun as it retires for the evening. But don’t expect me to be there during Sundays especially in the afternoon, the place is too crowded. Do you know where this place is? If you want to know the answer, you may click here.

I will visit your page soon. Ciao!!!

Valentine’s Day Show Onboard

Dex — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:53:09 +0000

The ship’s Valentine’s Day Show ended just an hour ago. The show was held at the Grand Saloon. The ship’s Canadian social hostess, Karen Grainger, did a very fantastic singing performance accompanied by the ship’s live band. She is a great impersonator too. During the show she impersonates Britney Spears, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Bob Dylan to name a few. You can see on the photo below our captain and staff captain with some of the crew danced as Karen performed one lively song of Tina Turner. You won’t see me here..lol…

After the show, a dance party for all followed. But I must be on the bridge by 12 midnight for my watch, so before the show ended, I hurried up to the bridge.

Just want to share to all of you here how I spent my Valentine’s Day. Away from my wife on this special day for the hearts seems another thing my profession has taken away from me. So, to all of you here who are lucky to be with your loved ones on this Valentine’s Day, I do hope you spent it in some ways I call special. Bonjour…..!