Elections, Poker, Scraps

It's elections time here in the Philippines. For most Filipinos, election day is just another excuse to not have work. For some, they take voting seriously. Still for others, they could care less what the results of the elections are. Many are disillusioned, and are cynical; these people tend to say that Philippine elections are full of violence, of cheating, of pathetic grandstanding in the case of most people running for office.

Sigh. A sad, but true plight of this country. Yes, pathetic, but nevertheless, I still say that elections ARE important. After all, whomever we vote for will have an effect on the future of the country. My future, our future.

When all was said and done though, I was NOT able to vote. The stupid registration system did NOT have my name on the voters' list, believe it or not. Dumb, stupid sytem, crafted by dumb, stupid people! Aaargh! Making a mental note to self now that the next time there is a call for registration, I will go and do it. Again. And NOT to rely on the arcane system of this country in keeping my name on the damn list! Sheesh! They have dead people's names on the lists but not MY name. Can any other country in the world top this feat? Grrrr.

In any case, I would have voted the following for a Senate seat (in no particular order):

1. Francis Escudero
2. Loren Legarda
3. Francis Pangilinan
4. Manuel Villar
5. Panfilo Lacson
6. Joker Arroyo
7. Sonia Roco
8. Zosimo Paredes
9. Adrian Sison
10. Martin Bautista

Technically, there should be 12 names on the ballot for senator, but the rest of the names are just blah......I'm not and NEVER will vote for someone who comes from a political family, an actor or actress, a person in jail, and a stupid person. :) I don't care about the political party of a person; in this country, that is a non-factor. Politicians will go with a party that will ensure that they are going to be elected, no matter what.

The last 3 people on my list are virtually unknowns. I've read up a bit on these 3, and I like how they're politically pure, unassuming, and best of all, they owe NO political party any favors. Which is how it should be in the first place.

Anyhoo, let's talk Poker.

Japa will be happy to know that there is a place in online-space for Mac Poker. Yes, he is a Macintosh user and has always been frustrated about the sites that cater specifically for Mac users. Even for a poker newbie such as moi, who knows only about Texas Hold 'Em (did I even type that up right?!), this Mac Poker site is a find.

There are TONS of links to explore! Most valuable, for a newbie like me --- and one who is willing to learn how to play this game---are the links on how the game is played online, how to bet, how the poker "rooms" are arranged, how you can even earn a Poker Bonus or two, or three or more. There are links for downloading "rooms" of poker games of all sorts. Even I get confused looking at all the available links from this site alone!

There are also a few links to articles and blogs that talk about the legality of gambling online and other online poker news. Love the GREEN background of the site, too....just like a poker table! Very appropro, I say!

Oh, and even for someone who thinks he or she knows a lot about the game, check out these Poker Strategy Tips for even more insider info. Again, a virtual plethora of links. You need more for your poker fix? Sign up for the poker newsletter. :) Hey Japs--if you're reading this....Happy playing!

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I've made some progress on The Sisterhood Challenge. I finished Raine's 1st month!

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Poem reads: Bonnets and ruffles and dreams with wings, little girls are made of the nicest things. (-unknown author)

Credits: kit - Momma Mia by Karah Fredricks, coming via the RAKS Newsletter; font - Joyful Juliana; layered template - Round and Round by Janet Phillips

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Credits: kit - Momma Mia by Karah Fredricks, coming via the RAKS Newsletter; stork card - by Jen Wilson; ribbons - Sew Twisty by Karah Fredricks at Blue Flombingo; font - KGD Tiffany

Whoohoo!!! Three down, ONE more to go!!!

TTFN!