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Cara's Got Character
caramanglapus.blogspot.com
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The world according to Cara Manglapus: writer, world traveller, amateur photographer, wandering singer.
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Travel Tidbits 5: Malaysian Photoset

I had the opportunity to squeeze in a day of touring the city of Kuala Lumpur while on a business trip to Malaysia earlier this month. I wasnt expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised with what...

5 days ago

It Pays To Be Hungry

How It Pays To Be HungryFrom the 4th to the 7th grade, I was given an allowance of 30 Pesos a weekIn high school, that allowance was upgraded to 100 Pesos a week.In college, my first two years saw 50...

09 may 12

WERE HIRING

Looking for a fun and exciting place to work?We’re looking for dynamic self-starters and creativeout-of-the-box thinkers to fill positions in administration & HR, marketingmanagers, animation spe...

30 mar 12

Influence & Inspiration 7: Summertime

I *attempt* to pay tribute to one of the greatest of greats, Gershwin.Though no one can do this song justice quite like Ms. Fitzgerald herself can, here is my humble take on the timeless classic, Sum...

21 mar 12

Route 66

One of my favorite tunes to sing with The Executives band, "Get your kicks on Route 66!"Live at STRUMMS (Makati City)March 19, 2012

21 mar 12

Influence & Inspiration 6: How to Live

I must share with you a passage that I live and breathe by, the Holstee Manifesto. Let it change your life.Thank you to Maria Popova over at www.brainpickings.org.

11 mar 12 1 person likes this

Short Stories 7: To My One and Only Brother

When we first met, I was convinced that Mommy and Daddy had brought you home for me, as a gift, solely for my amusement. "Ooh a baby brother!"But I soon realized that it w...

08 mar 12

STOP KONY 2012

Do you know who Joseph Kony is? If you dont, you should. Ignorance isnt bliss, its just ignorance. Be in the know, and SHARE what you know.KONY is number 1 on the list of people indict...

07 mar 12

How I Ended Up Where I Am Today

An overly wordy blogpost about personal experience, by yours truly. It’s that time of the year again, when bright-eyed fresh grads start filling out countless job-applications. There’s nothing q...

06 mar 12

What is life, if not a challenge?

06 mar 12

Influence & Inspiration 5: MOVE

This is one of my favorite short films ever made: a mans 6-week trip around the world "crammed into one EPIC minute." I encourage you to see this. And I encourage you to go out and see the wo...

24 feb 12

Travel Tidbits 4: Exceptional Estonia

I didnt expect to enjoy my short trip to Estonias capital as much as I did. I can easily say it is one of the most interesting places Ive been to, mostly for its simplicity and charm. I spent two day...

24 feb 12

Travel Tidbits 2: Weekend in Paris

Paris: a city best described in photos. I wasnt there long enough to give any travel tips, but just laying in the grass and taking in the marvelous architecture was magical in itself. THE LOUVRE...

09 feb 12

If you only look

Beauty can be found in the most ordinary, unexpected places;if you only look. Sitting on a step in Salvador (photo credit: Macy Yap)Art on a street-step (photo credit: Cara Manglapus)

09 feb 12

Short Stories 6: Under My Skin, My First Time

It is an absolute joy to entertain people of all ages with music that is timeless.I was a ball of nerves the first time I took the stage as front-woman of a big jazz band. The thought of singing infr...

03 feb 12

Young Love - A Note To Self

Cara in Rio De Janeiro (photo credit: Macy Yap)There has been a request from some wonderful blog-followers for more words, and so I share with you an excerpt from a much longer, much more sensitive p...

26 jan 12

Short Stories: 5 - Sweet Dreams, A Collaboration

A buddy of mine from The Digital Outhouse, Joseph Albert, and I have collaborated on a couple of tracks across the seas via Skype and the magic of Garageband for Mac computers.There was a time when J...

26 jan 12

Short Stories: 4 - Teach Me Tonight

What else makes Cara feel small? Singing with a Big Band.I had the great pleasure of attempting to cover the classic Teach Me Tonight, a very loose and low-key jam night at home with The Ex...

25 jan 12

Short Stories: 3 - Family Ties

Meet Fidel V. Ramos, 12th President of the Republic of the Philippines.My paternal grandfather served as his Secretary of Foreign Affairs,and my maternal grandfather served as Best Man at his wedding...

24 jan 12

Did I mention...

... that I sing?No music. No microphone. No makeup.

24 jan 12

Travel Tidbits: 2 - Breathtaking Views

Sun Salutations: Sunrise at Angkor Wat, taken from across the pond, Siem Reap, Cambodia(photo credit: Cara Manglapus)City on a cloud: San Francisco skyline taken from Mt. Tamalpais, California, USA(p...

21 jan 12

Short Stories: 2

Cara by the shore (photo credit: Macy Yap) The Ipanema coastline is beautiful,but equally carnivorous.Thank God for Brazilian lifeguards.Theyre not just nice to look at,they actually save lives....

21 jan 12

Influence & Inspiration: 4

RIP Etta James 1938-2012Another heavenly voice joins His choir of angels;Generations upon generations will love you for giving us this gem.Including current DJ sensation, Avicii.Thank you, ...

20 jan 12

What Women Want

Disclaimer: Im probably the one-millionth person to touch on this topic, but Im new to the blogosphere, allow me my two cents ;)Ryan Gosling (photo credit: GQ Magazine)Sometimes a girl meet...

20 jan 12

Big Things, Small Cara

The ocean makes Cara feel small;Krabi, THAILAND  (photo credit: Macy Yap)Football stadiums make Cara feel small;Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, BRAZILGiant rock formations make Cara feel ...

20 jan 12

Influence & Inspiration: 3

Surround yourself with people that inspire you to be the best version of you.Family vacation: Siem Reap - CAMBODIA

19 jan 12

Influence & Inspiration: 2

Theres a brain in my head. There are feet in my shoes. I can steer myself any direction I choose.  - Dr. SeussCara in Salvador, Bahia  (photo credit: Macy Yap)

19 jan 12

Influence & Inspiration: 1

Who could ask for anything more?

19 jan 12

Travel Tidbits: 1 - Salvador, Brazil

SALVADOR, Bahia: One of the New Worlds oldest cities, first colonial capital of Brazil founded by Portuguese settlers in 1549.ALSO, Michael Jackson shot the greater part of his music video, "...

19 jan 12

Short Stories: 1

Once upon a time, Cara found herself at the border of Argentina and Brazil. The border was marked by a rainbow. She silently thanked the Heavens;He had shown Himself to her.The End.#tr...

18 jan 12

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