Bahay Tsinoy

Bahay Tsinoy is a museum located in Intramuros. It is a place where the history, lives and contributions of Chinese people in Philippine life and history were documented.

Tsinoy is an informal name for a person with both Filipino and Chinese ancestry or influence. Many Chinese have married Filipinos/as and so their children were called Chinese Mestizos/as or simply Tsinoy.  It was showcased in the museum how the Chinese have come to the Philippines, and one of the main reasons is because the exchange of goods with the Filipinos or what they commonly call bartering or trading.

 In addition, you can also see various facsimiles of books and documents written by famous Chinese publicist during those times. There is also a collection of Chinese artifacts such as porcelain pieces during the Tang, Sung, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties in China. There are pictures and life-size waxed sculpture of Chinese and Tsinoy people showcasing their lives and contributions in the evolution of the Philippines. Some of them are our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, former president Cory Aquino and singer-songwriter Jose Mari Chan.

It was a great activity! I learned a lot not just on the museum but also during the trip. Our group have encountered different kinds of people and adventured on the trip going there. Moreover, Bahay Tsinoy gave us a better understanding on our relationship with the Chinese. It was very beneficial for us because we are able to fully understand the roots and lifestyle of the Tsinoy and the Chinese and actually compare it with our own.

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The World's Smallest Car: 'Wind Up' built by British Constructor

British constructor Perry Watkins has assembled officially the world's smallest licensed car - and it has a top speed of 60kph.

At just 41 inches high, 51 inches long and a seemingly impossible 26 inches wide, the miniscule motor is in danger of being overpowered by other vehicles on the road.

But Mr Watkins has made sure that his 'Wind Up' mini car has enough power to compete with the larger cars, with a top speed of 60kph (37mph).

Though it may not be enough to hold its own on the German autobahns, the car features seat belts and has a few flames licking the side of the car, for added 'cool factor'.

The body comes from a repainted children's ride, while the chassis is borrowed from a Shanghai Shenke quad bike. Meanwhile, the tyres are more regularly seen on Monkey motorcycles.

This isn't the first time that Mr Watkins has devised a strange vehicle, after his 'Flatmobile' was unveiled a couple of years ago. It stood at just 19 inches high and could reach speeds of 100mph.

(Flatmobile)

The World's smallest car was shown off at a motoring show in Essen, Germany, last November 27.

Credits to:

http://www.metro.co.uk

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Fearless..

I'm tired.
Restless..
I don't know what to do.
I'm not sure with what I'm feeling..
Or maybe, I really don't know what I feel.
I'm not sure if I'm still happy..
I'm not sure if I still can..
I wanna rest..
I'm really really tired.
I need someone to talk to but no one's there..
No one's listening..
I'm tired..
I need rest..

Happy Times ;)

Dear Happy Times,


I miss you so much!
When are you coming back?
When will we meet again?
'Til next time.. I hope to see you soon!
I miss you! ;)


Love lots,
Ye

BRIDA

Brida is a novel written by Paulo Coelho.

It is a story about a woman whom he met while he was on a pilgrim on a sacred Road of Rome. She was Brida O'Fern.

Brida has long been fascinated in the world of magic but is searching for something more. Her search lead her to great people of wisdom. She met a man who lives in the forest and taught her to trust in the goodness of the world. This man is her Soul Mate (according to the Tradition of the Moon which only the Magi and the Witches know). She also met a woman who became her teacher and taught her how to dance to the music of the world.

On her search, she felt strange feelings for the Magus but then, she's trying to resist these feelings because she has a boyfriend and she wanted to be loyal to him. But as she continues her search, she eventually found out that the Magus is her Soul Mate.

A Brida seeks her destiny, she struggles to find a balance between her relationships and her desire to become a witch.

After all the trials and stages to becoming a witch, the long awaited initiation came. After the ritual was performed, she's bound to choose between her Soul Mate and from a man whom she gave all her love and trust.

Brida came over to the Magus and told him, "We were on the same path. So let us follow it together." The Magus resisted because he knows that Brida doesn't love him and LOVE is the most important lesson in the Tradition of the Sun.

The Magus blessed Brida's relationship with her boyfriend and let go of Brida.

Brida is a real life story of love and relationship. It is not just about magic.

Brida is an example of a woman who is struggling to pursue her dreams, find her Soul Mate and being in love. She's torn to choose from something she's accustomed to and from something she really wanted.

It is a story that tells its readers that not because you found your Soul Mate, you have to be with them or even marry them. Soul Mates are not just about being simply Soul Mates and compatibility. It is also about Love. If you do not love your Soul Mate, there's no point in staying in that relationship. Being in love is the most important thing on earth and the most precious emotion that you will feel in your whole life.