Hey! Even if Christmas is just a few days away, it’s not yet too late to buy some gifts for your loved ones. If you’re living in Metro Manila, Divisoria or Quiapo would be your primary choices but I would advise you not to go there at this time of year. Snatchers and robbers are rampant on these places where most people go. I say, you can still find some shops where you can get good deals and discounts without risking your money and your safety. So here are bazaar schedules that might come useful to you:

Karl Edwards Bazaar
NBC Tent, The Fort, Taguig City
December 11-23, 2010

10th World Bazaar
World Trade Center, Manila
December 3-15, 2010

Christmas Baratillo Bazaar
Holy Spirit Drive, Don Antonio, Quezon City
December 9-23, 2010

Grand Bazaar
The Big Tent, Don Antonio, Quezon City
December 17–23, 2010

LEXmas Bazaar
Christ the King, Green Meadows Ave., Quezon City
December 17-19, 2010

The 5th Christmas Toy Fair (And Mom’s Holiday Finds)
Megatrade Hall 2, SM Mega Mall, Mandaluyong City
December 17-19, 2010

Christmas Bazaar at the Treehouse
Treehouse, Holy Spirit Drive, Don Antonio, Quezon City
December 17-21, 2010 and January 4-6, 2011

Christmas Shop Expo 2010 / Noel Bazaar
World Trade Center, Manila
December 18-23, 2010

I’m not saying that these places are safe and harm-free at all. But comparing to divisoria, these bazaars are sure to have less thieves and snatchers. Just to give you pieces of advice, when going to places with a lot of people, just wear comfy clothes and shirts and shorts. If you are taking more money with you, DO NOT use shoulder bags and other purses that can easily be snatched away from you. You can use bodybags and backpacks (which you can wear in front of you) to secure your things while shopping. Hope this helped a lot. Happy holidays to you!

Digital art is one to the creative ways to express one’s feelings or skills. Notice that even ordinary students can also make great computer graphics in a matter of minutes. I’m sure you are familiar with Adobe Photoshop. Well, here’s a good tip on how to make a glossy orb easily Just follow the instructions carefully and I’m sure you won’t have any problem making your orb. The application used here was CS4 but it doesn’t matter whatever photoshop you use.

1.New file
2.Fill it with black
3.Filter – Render – Lens Flare – 105mm Prime
4.Filter – Distort – Polar Coordinates – Polar to Rectangular
5.Image – Rotate Canvass/Image Rotation – Flip Canvass Vertical
6.Filter – Distort – Polar Coordinates – Rectangular to Polar
7.Elliptical Marquee Tool (select the orb) – CTRL + C
8.New Document – CTRL + V
9.CTRL + B (for color change)

Sembreak is what every college student is looking forward to. However, when this most-awaited time comes, often times you don’t have the slightest idea on where to spend your vacation. It’s good if you have enough cash on your wallet for an out-of-town getaway but what if you’re flat broke? Well, you don’t have to invest too much just to enjoy. There are certain places that you can go to without even emptying your wallet. Here are some places that you might like:

Spend vacation with your relatives – If you want an out-of-town getaway, you can look for your close relatives that live on provinces. I’m pretty sure that they will love to have you for a few days. We all know that Filipinos are naturally hospitable so don’t be surprised if they tour you around. This way, you won’t have to spend a lot of money and you will enjoy being treated like a VIP. Yippee!

Go to your bestfriend’s house – Well, like I said, you don’t need to spend a lot to enjoy, right? You can visit your best buddy at his or her house for a little chat. For sure you are going to have a nice chat over a delicious merienda. A day’s chat is still better than a boring stay at the house, right?

Go swimming – During a sembreak, I’m sure that there are some beach resorts that give out discounts on students. I still remember when I was in college, me and eight of my friends only needed to pay 600php each for all the expenses and we were able to enjoy a beach swimming overmight!

Hope these helped a lot but always remember that if you really want to have a happy vacation, spend it with your love ones. Even if you are going to stay in your house for one whole month, I’m sure it would be better than a vacation in a beautiful place alone, right?

For guys playing Dota, are you tired of your girlfriend’s continuous ranting over your favorite game? Well, there are things that you can actually do to keep your precious girl from breaking up with you without dismissing Dota in your system! Here are some situations and funny tips that might become useful to you:

If your girl asked you “Dota or me?!”

Pick “OR”. Kidding aside, if you see your girl already crying, take the hint that your relationship is on the verge of a break-up. Come on, be a MAN and pick her instead! Remember that girls only need to feel that they are important for you more than anything else in the world. After the serious fight, bring her to a restaurant and give a special treat. Then after that, go to the nearest internet cafe and introduce her the game. Well, this works for others! Who knows, you might end up playing Dota together!

If your girl keeps on calling you while you’re in the middle of the game

NEVER ever turn off your phone because that might cause bigger problems on your part. Just let it ring and don’t answer it. Because in the long run, your girlfriend would start thinking that you are really busy and doing something important. After your game, give your gf a call and apologise but don’t tell that you’ve been playing Dota and don’t lie either! Before she could even get started, tell the magic words: “I miss you so much, how was your day without me?”

Your girl caught you playing Dota

Well, that is really disappointing. Maybe you could let a few days to pass. Man, what a fail.

I hope you liked all the tips given. Maybe next time, I’m gonna write tips on how to make your girlfriend play Dota.Chill.