All posts by Reah Padla

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s 2013 Giving Journal

November 3, 2012Exploring the City, Food Trip, RavesReah Padla

Only 12 drinks to get the journal?! Wow! I’m sold!

FOLLOW UP POST: CBTL 2013 Planner

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The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance,
but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.
Proverbs 21:5

The Brick Bible

November 2, 2012Faith, Geeky Chic, God's Word, RavesReah Padla

I’m excited! In a few hours I will get my hands on the LEGO books I mentioned yesterday. And more good news: I was beyond thrilled that Brendan Powell Smith has been replying to my queries. It was a simple correspondence through Facebook but I’m happy that he responded.

I decided to give the books to my nephew Nav. We’re going to Bangkok and I haven’t bought any gift for him. He loves Lego too and recently, he has shown interest in reading the Bible and devotionals according to his dad, my brother-in-law, who is also a pastor. I know he’d love them. I wanted to get signed copies of the books, greeting cards, and posters. I will order The Brick products before December. I’m still deciding whether I’d have the items shipped straight to the Philippines or to a friend who is in New York.

I’m not sure if the books will be available locally but I’m sure they’d be more expensive as with the case of the Noah’s Ark book. Many of my friends have also expressed their excitement and they think that the books are a great way to get kids (and some adults) too read the Bible. I love Brendan’s work because it’s Lego and the Bible. Two of my favorite things in the world.

Last week, The Chicago Tribune’s Redeye blog published a full review of The Brick Bible. Hufftington Post also picked up the story and featured The New Testaiment in LEGOs. The Brick Bible also made it to TIME: The Brick Bible: Turning Jesus Stories into Lego Scenes.

The Brick Bible- The New Testament — Sample page from The Brick Bible: The New Testament

I am hoping this LEGO Bible would lead more people to Christ. Who knew even toy bricks can be used to advance God’s Kingdom?

I plan on asking a few questions to The Reverend as I’m so into the books. Feel free to send me questions you’d’ like me to ask him. I hope he replies too. 🙂

Mixed reviews of The Brick Testament but we’ll see. I shall post a REVIEW once I’m done reading them.

Other related articles on The Brick Testament:

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“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.” Colossians 1:16

[Food Trip] I Ate My Veggies

November 1, 2012Food Trip, Random, RavesReah Padla

I only learned about Pipino Makati branch’s opening last Monday and I went two days after. I was at the area buying that guitar for ~~my husband~~ me when I decided to check out Pipino finally. The restaurant was just on the other side of Jupiter St. beside Tong Yang. If I’m not mistaken, that was Fort Med right in front of the building.

I used to live near so I felt a bit nostalgic. I entered the restaurant excited. Pipino was actually inside the Pino Resto Bar. Those two are different restaurants but from the same group.

There were only three tables inside the Pipino area. I’m assuming Pipino customers can also use the Pino Resto Bar area. One waitress attended to me. I forgot her name but I found her pretty. 🙂

Pipino Restaurant Interior Makati — Pipino Restaurant Makati Interior

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The Bible Legofied

November 1, 2012Family, Geeky Chic, Noah's Ark, Photos, RavesReah Padla

Planning a birthday party for Noah led me to a website that featured The Last Supper with Lego Minifig characters. I started saving the photos because I didn’t want to forget about them. I was so amazed at the details. I had no idea then that The Last Supper was only one of the many Bible stories illustrated with the famous LEGO bricks.

I was trying to search for something Lego and the Bible and got the surprise of my life to see that a Lego enthusiast named Brendan Powell Smith came up with The Brick Bible series. The Brick Bible for Kids – Bible pictures books for the young LEGO fan.

Noah's Ark The Brick Bible by Brendan Powell Smith — Noah’s Ark | The Brick Bible by Brendan Powell Smith

The Christmas Story The Brick Bible by Brendan Powell Smith — The Christmas Story | The Brick Bible by Brendan Powell Smith

And these two LEGO books – The Brick Bible New Testament and The Brick Bible Old Testament.

Honestly, I wanted to cry, shout for joy, when I discovered these LEGO books. My son Noah is in a Lego phase so mommy is getting crazy too. And what a special coincidence that I’m planning a LEGO party and then these new books were about to be released this October-November.

I wasn’t expecting to see the Noah’s Ark Brick Bible here in the Philippines this early but I saw one at Hobbes and Landes in Greenbelt 5. Josh couldn’t understand my excitement so I explained to him why. I was contemplating on getting one but I thought it would be cheaper if I buy from Amazon.

And so I did.

I bought 3 LEGO books published by SkyHorse Publishing: Noah’s Ark Brick Bible, The Brick Bible New Testament, and The Brick Bible Old Testament.

I don’t have the books with me yet. I had the package sent to someone in the US who’s arriving tomorrow— Friday! One more day before I get my hands on these books. Yey!

This is the first time I bought items directly from Amazon. I’m impressed with the shopping experienced from searching to buying and customer service. I’m excited!

Here is a trailer of the new LEGO Books:

Brendan notes on his website that “Items sold on this site are not official LEGO products, and are not authorized, sponsored, or endorsed by The LEGO Group.”

These are not licensed by LEGO but I’m sure Ole Kirk Christiansen won’t mind. I will show you the books soon. 🙂

Interesting Links:

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“And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. ”
2 Corinthians 9:8

May Mumu!

November 1, 2012Family, RavesReah Padla

Ruffa and Mike Photography Pre-Nup Session Enderun College — We always find ways to capture uniquely themed photos,
but this time we are captured by the unique.
Ruffa and Mike Photography

It’s the first photo I’ve seen from my brother and his fiancee’s Pre-Nup session. Confused?
Happy Halloween! 🙂

PS: I don’t believe in ghosts, only in the Holy Ghost.

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“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” – Romans 8:38-39

[Infographic] Tagalized Mozilla Firefox Best of 3 Billion Add-on Downloads

October 31, 2012Geeky Chic, Infographic, Technology, World Wide WebReah Padla

Mozilla 3 Billion Add Ons Download Infographic Tagalog — **Mozilla 3 Billion Add Ons Download Infographic in Tagalog**

On Infographics

I’m loving INFOGRAPHICS right now. I have a friend whose work includes making infographics for international clients. I mentioned it to my husband and then he said, “Ah..pareho lang pala kami ng ginagawa.” I answered back, “Naaah, yours is the boring kind.” Haha! Continue reading [Infographic] Tagalized Mozilla Firefox Best of 3 Billion Add-on Downloads →