home biz

how would you like to have an online business at the comfort of your own home? sounds great right? Right. i mean, for somebody like me who chooses life at home with the family over work, something that will help our financial status is something that we need right now. but what business or online thing we can venture you ask? there are so many things actually that we can sell online like ready to wear clothes, accessories, make-ups and even prepaid cards are some of the many items that is a hit for most people. let's just take for example the retailing over the web, we all know that almost everyone even kids have mobile phones right, and getting a prepaid card is one of the thing this people do. so what do we do? we sell cards online! them without going out to buy this thing with just a click in their computer as well as for the seller. so how can we get the profits of all this? simple, we can get commissions monthly. but first thing first, right now we just have to learn the basics and the ins and outs of this online business,that is the expertise of someone who knows best, If you're into building the best internet home business, try checking out the expert advice from Stone Evans! known for his great sales talk and as home business expert! Discover how you could get the most out of your home business online with Stone Evans here.

shock wave

Earlier today while me and my daughter were soundly asleep, we were awaken by a large scale shaking, I first thought that it was just something outside, a huge item or something crashed down or was just pushed down real hard. And then suddenly the electricity went out, right after the quake. I had to stand up and asked what is it. Good thing the husband is still not leaving the house and he too was surprised to what he experienced. After ten or fifteen minutes the electric came to life and we turn on the television and caught awed as the flash report tells about a certain explosion occurred some few kilometers away from our place. It was told that the factory of fireworks suddenly explode killing some of the workers and most of people got injured. Even the nearby establishments were affected too, mirrors and glass doors and walls were shattered into pieces. Town's municipalities were said to have been affected also. It was so huge, the news team had to cover the whole scene via their helicopter. It's heart breaking, especially knowing that lives were lost because of that incident.
But you see, before knowing what happened, I was going gaga over the cut of the electricity, I was bothered because I still have some things to finish online and being electric less can affect me real time. And it made me think of getting a portable/standby generator, you know to power in case of electricity down fall. So here I am now, reading about all year electric Tom Smith and their services that I am considering.

which one

1. Smart or Globe: -i used to be a SMART user but bcoz of the unlimited texting they offer. now i'm w/ GLOBE

2. ABS-CBN or GMA: - true blooded Kapamilya! ABS-CBN

3. Penshoppe or Bench: - bench i guess, i never had a penshoppe clothes eversince

4. Avon or Personal Collection: - hmmm... i order from both! :)

5. Sony Ericsson or Nokia cellphone: Nokia

6. Tweety Bird or Hello Kitty: - never liked the two eversince. but now, Olin loves Hello Kitty. so i go for the Kitty

7. Sony or JVC TV: - Sony

8. Lee or Guess Jeans: - Guess! i love the fit specially in the butt area...

9. Sketchers or Merell Shoes: - none :)

10. Swatch or Rolex watch: - none :)

UV lens

In photography, a filter is a camera accessory consisting of an optical filter that can be inserted in the optical path. The filter can be a square or rectangle shape mounted in a holder accessory, or, more commonly, a glass or plastic disk with a metal or plastic ring frame, which can be screwed in front of the lens.

Filters allow added control for the photographer of the images being produced. Sometimes they are used to make only subtle changes to images; other times the image would simply not be possible without them.

The negative aspects of using filters, though often negligible, include the possibility of loss of image definition if using dirty or scratched filters, and increased exposure required by the reduction in light transmitted. The former is best avoided by careful use and maintenance of filters, while the latter is a matter of technique; it usually will not be a problem if planned out properly, but in some situations does make filter use impractical...

*** the above article is from Wikepedia. about UV filter, actually, a good blogger/friend Peachy advised me a few months ago that if ever i'll get a dslr make sure that i also buy a UV filter. so since the blog money still has enough, my tito Boylit were still able to snatch two UV filter for my two lenses. although tito said that even i didn't ask him he still would suggest that i should get one for the lenses. so there, another 'add ons' to my hard earned money.

summer!

Have you notice the displays on malls and shops during summer starting March? the skimpy bikinis are all over the mannequins! I can't help but envy those who got the sexy bodies that can actually wear those sassy beach wears! having this oh so yucky pregnancy belly, how can i be able to fit in those sexy two piece suit? but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy the beach you know! my family are even thinking of having some grand time at one of the nearby beaches next month (but how we wish to experience those Cancun All Inclusive Adults Only vacation spots)! that is why looking for a is a must not just for me but for everyone in the family. with the super heat of the sun these days, it is a no-no to dried up under the sun without protection and other stuff needed to protect ourselves in order to enjoy, especially for the kids. that is why i keep on searching for vacation packages being offered by Karismahotels.com and resorts!

graduation

My sister is nearing her graduation from College and she is already thinking of getting into those school mba after which my parents supports. You see, as much as possible, they wanted to give us the best education there is. And since both of us didn't took up those expensive courses, another course or a Masters degree is not a bad idea at all. Although I also wanted to take up an MBA course, but not now, for I am super busy with a lot of things, being a mom and a stay at home wife. So there, my sister is already considering Capella University (www.capella.edu), an online school that is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. They are known for offering vast courses and Master's degree for those who wanted to continue studying online. No need to go through the hussle and bussle of going to school everyday. A practical mode of studying now that everything costs a lot. I wanted to get a degree programs now

my three

• My Laptop --- as of the moment and my internet connection is something i can't live without. i need this for that extra income, you know.
• Soda --- a meal without it is tasteless. iced tea can sometimes fill its place though. now my tummy is getting big for carbonated intakes :(
• Chocolates and Donuts --- something from my childhood favorites that up to now can make me smile when i get a bite of ... goodness! now i'm craving for Go Nuts Donuts. yuuummmmyyyy!

Time for another one?!

Been asking myself if is it time for me to buy a new SLR? hmmm.. it has been more than a year now for my Nikky, and I believe that I'm ready for an upgrade. But what about my lenses and other accessories?! *torn*

This is the first photo of my Nikky taken by my uncle after he bought this so I can see it..

Paid blogging rocks! lol

outdoor galore

there are many websites that sells out and features beautiful garden displays and furnitures, offering different kinds of materials used in their products, there are metal types, plastics, and brass. but there are that they feature as one of the best selling garden furniture and patio furniture for those who would love to have a lovely garden and outdoor set up by putting one wicker furniture with lovely patio umbrellas. Perfect for morning breakfast and afternoon tea bonding!
not only the home makers are lead to this website but also those who manage the parks and other places that have garden spaces available. you see, it is learned and proven that teak furnitures are way lot stronger than any other type of materials, thus making it a practical thing to buy, not only that, it is reasonably priced making it a must in getting a garden set. this type of furniture doesn't need extra care even if placed in a bare and uncovered area, no need to cover it for the rain and too much sun. so there, check it out yourself, who knows, you might love their lovely designs and price!

worried

Economic crisis and companies going on their downfalls are freaking me out! Really, I mean, where are we heading after all this?! everyone is complaining with the hard life being experience now, suddenly people tend to wonder how life will treat us all. This is rattling. Everyone has been talking about conversion rate optimization and other stuffs that has something to do with money conversion from dollars to every country denomination. But I think, everything has a reason, maybe it's a knock from above to tell everyone to relax and keep everything in a very tame manner. Things has its reason, and we just need to learn how to understand it all without doing all the fuss. Let us all hope for a much better world to live in, if not for us, then for our children...

chinese in 5 minutes

Learn Chinese in 5 Minutes
(Must Read Out Loud)

1) That’s not right = Sum Ting Wong
2) Are you harbouring a fugitive = Hu Yu Hai Ding
3) See me ASAP = Kum Hia
4) Stupid Man = Dum Fuk
5) Small Horse = Tai Ni Po Ni
6) Did you go to the beach = Wai Yu So Tan
7) I bumped the coffee table = Ai Bang Mai Fa Kin Ni
8) I think you need a face lift = Chin Tu Fat
9) It’s Very dark in here = Wai So Dim
10) I Thought you were on a diet = Wai Yu Mun Ching
11) This is a tow away zone = No Pah King
12) Our meeting is scheduled for next week = Wai Yu Kum Nao
13) Staying out of sight = Lei Ying Lo
14) He’s cleaning his automobile = Wa Shing Ka
15) Your body odor is offensive = Yu Stin Ki Pu
16) Great = Fa Kin Su Pah

PS

i'm a big time PS idiot... so i thought the fiddling will just lead me nowhere... but lo and behold! look what i was able to finish! :) wooohhhoooo!!!

i was able to edit a picture of Olin having some colored elements on her black and white photo!

and here's another one, photo of my niece Stephanie --- in a dramatic glow effect highlights! :)

so what do you think? :) am i improving or what? i'm just fiddling with some retouches and other things the PS has to offer before i get down to business with post. be back with more!

movie marathon

Amiel and I, in between our runabouts and stuffs, we were able to watch these movies last saturday and sunday... hmmm... what's with all the TRIP movies err?!
but we still dig the White Chicks! hahahaha! very funny!.

going there...

I am about to sleep early tonight because the husband and yours truly will be having a fitness bonding time tomorrow morning! :) yep, you just heard it right, a morning exercise for us! we will start off by having a jog around the neighboring village that is still in the development stage as of the moment, so no problem with peepers or whatsoever. I just found my running shoes in the storage room and realize that it is still looking new, wow i was never an active gal noh? so tomorrow will be the start of everything for me. And if worst comes to worst and laziness invades the whole me, I'll probably save some money so that I can buy a new treadmill or a pedal exerciser that I saw from allegromedical.com! Men, I need motivation!

WW: Father and Daughter

more WW entries here

restyling crib

Who wouldn't want to have their own sets of stylish living room furniture's in their own homes today? especially now that there are a lot of varieties and designs to choose from, be it for a country style house or an English style homes, you decide. and i bet you'll have a hard time on choosing from one design to another. and for those who wouldn't want the hassle of consuming time to decide, check out www.lombok.co.uk and see for yourself the great variety of new designs created for the modern homes with different colors and sizes to chooses like the in demand dining chairs, and classy, stylish yet oh so comfortable four poster beds, now that's something different and unique right.
Anyways, i remember about three months ago, two of my closest friends decided to buy bedroom fixtures and living room furniture's at the mall and I was actually with them, we were like the ones who chooses from different designs and having it trim down to the most beautiful and the most like design. My friend decided to get a sofa that would really fit in their big living room, plus the lounge style of the sofa is something her mom would definitely love, while watching tv getting herself in a very comfortable position is something my friend would love for her mother. It was my first time actually of seeing something such occassional chairs design in the mall that time, because I only often see those types of sofas in companies as one of their office furnitures. it's a good thing manufacturers decided on creating one just right for the homes. anyways, there are websites that actually forte's in furnitures and such, like furniturefromhome.com, for the first time browsing their furnitures design I loved it right away! and here are some of the item I definitely dig from their site.

14 healthiest food

snagged this from here and thought of sharing this with you...

1. Bran muffin

• 420 calories
• 20 g fat

Eat this instead: Ham, egg and cheese on an English muffin

• 300 calories
• 12 g fat

Bran muffins are comprised of two things your body doesn't want in the morning: sugar and refined flour. Both will work to spike your blood sugar, which signals your body to start storing fat and sets you up for a mid-morning crash. And with only trace amounts of fiber, there's nothing healthy about this misunderstood muffin. The breakfast sandwich, on the other hand, is a surprisingly great way to start your day. Besides having fewer calories, fat, and carbs, it also offers about 20 grams of protein, which we really need in the morning to jumpstart our metabolism.

2. Chicken Caesar salad (dinner-size portion)

• 900 calories
• 60 g fat

Eat this instead: Grilled chicken on mixed greens

• 400 calories
• 20 g fat

Caesar salads suffer the consequences of two natural disasters: a flood of fatty dressing and a blizzard of Parmesan cheese and croutons. Even a Caesar side salad before a meal can cost you up to 500 calories. Skip the emperor treatment in favor of a simple grilled chicken breast tossed in a bed of mixed greens tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette. The vinaigrette is a vast improvement over the treacherous Caesar dressing, and the absence of a Parmesan sea means that you'll save nearly entire meal's worth of calories by making this simple swap.

3. Tuna melt

• 900 calories
• 50 g fat

Eat this instead: Roast beef or ham sandwich

• 500 calories
• 15 g fat

Plain tuna out of the can is healthy; tuna doused in mayo, shrouded in melted cheese, and slicked with another layer of dressing is not. Both ham and roast beef are packed with protein and are super-satisfying and surprisingly lean, which means you can eat the same size sandwich and save 400 calories and 35 grams of fat.

4. Chicken wrap

• 700 calories
• 35 g fat

Eat this instead: Grilled chicken sandwich

• 375 calories
• 15 g fat

The wrap itself is the real offender here, dense with fast-burning carbs and containing up to 400 calories. It's a tortilla shell pumped with a bunch of modified starch and fat. Plus the huge surface area means more room to slather dressing and pack in more cheese and meat than your typical sandwich. Definitely not a health food. A grilled chicken sandwich on a bun offers a great balance of fat, carbs, and protein, plus having a bun instead of a huge tortilla provides some much-need portion control. Bonus: Nix the mayo in favor of barbecue sauce or salsa (which is the ultimate fat-free, low-cal condiment).

5. Turkey burger

• 850 calories
• 50 g fat

Eat this instead: 7 oz sirloin steak

• 350 calories
• 20 g fat

People hear turkey and automatically think lean and healthy, but depending on the type of ground turkey and toppings used, one of these poultry patties can be every bit as fatty and caloric as a beef burger. Sirloin, on the other hand, is one of the leanest cuts of meat available, which makes for an incredibly satisfying, protein-enriched meal that will keep you feeling fuller, longer. Who wouldn't want to make this swap?

6. Fruit smoothies

• 600 calories
• 120 g sugars

Drink this instead: 100 percent fruit smoothie

• 350 calories
• 75 g sugars

Many fruit smoothies contain added sugars and high-fructose corn syrup, which means they're more milkshake than smoothie. The key here really is in the name: A 100 percent fruit smoothie made with plain yogurt instead of ice cream or sherbet will contain nearly half the calories and significantly less sugar, plus it will provide all of the vitamin and antioxidant capacity that a smoothie is supposed to have.

7. Granola bar

• 200 calories
• 15 g sugars

Eat this instead: 1 oz cheddar cheese with Triscuits

• 150 calories
• 5 g sugars

Ever wonder what keeps a granola bar together? The makers of one of America's favorite (and most misunderstood) snacks use mostly high-fructose corn syrup as their glue, which in turn quickly raises blood sugar and cancels out any of the potential benefits you might otherwise get from the oats. By switching over to good old-fashioned cheese and crackers, you swap out sugar and calories for protein and fiber. Talk about a great deal!

8. Pasta salad

• 300 calories
• 20 g fat

Eat this instead: Egg salad

• 200 calories
• 14 g fat

When the main ingredient for a snack or a side is pasta, you're asking for trouble. That's because pasta is made from highly-refined flour, which means quick-burning carbs and a huge spike in blood sugar. Not only does it save you a hundred calories, but the egg salad replaces those troublesome carbs with healthy protein, which helps fill your belly faster and keeps your metabolic fires effectively stoked.

9. Yogurt with fruit on the bottom

• 190 calories
• 30 g sugars

Eat this instead: Plain yogurt with fresh fruit mixed in

• 110 calories
• 15 g sugars

You wouldn't start your morning with a can of Coke, would you? Then you should pass on these troublesome yogurt cups since they contain as much sugar as a soft drink. Almost all of what comes directly from the "fruit" is high-fructose corn syrup. Yogurt and fruit can be a great way to start your day, but do it yourself by mixing a cup of nonfat plain yogurt with a half cup of mixed berries.

10. Bagel with cream cheese

• 700 calories
• 40 g fat
• 13g saturated

Eat this instead: Cheese omelet

• 425 calories
• 18 g fat
• 6 g saturated

Bagels are bogus. The bread is bad enough, containing 300 calories and 60 grams of carbohydrates, but tack on the liberal cream cheese schmear (by our survey of popular breakfast chains, up to 4 ounces for a single bagel!) and your "harmless" breakfast snack just got worse than a Whopper. The omelet swap will save you nearly 300 calories, plus provide a surge of metabolism-driving protein. And a recent study from the University of Connecticut found that eggs can help raise HDL (good) cholesterol.

11. Pasta primavera

• 800 calories
• 40 grams of fat (12 g saturated)

Eat this instead: 2 slices veggie pizza

• 400 calories
• 20 g fat
• 6 g saturated

Yes, there may be a few vegetables in this popular pasta dish, but there is also a ton of butter, cream, and quick-burning carbs from the mountain of noodles. If you want to stick to pasta, look for red sauce-based dishes like pasta pomodoro or penne arrabiatta (chili-spiked marinara). But ultimately, even a few slices of cheese or vegetable pizza turn out to be a relatively smart choice when the craving for Italian food strikes. Unlike the nearly bottomless pits of pasta most restaurants serve up, pizza comes in a naturally portion-controlled form: two slices and you're done. Just be sure to opt for regular or thin crust; both pan and deep dish pizza have nearly twice the calories.

12. Dried fruit

• 175 calories
• 45 g sugars

Eat this instead: Fresh fruit, like an apple or a peach

• 70 calories
• 15 g sugars

Okay, so dried fruit won't totally derail a day of good eating (unless you put down an entire bag of banana chips), but it's far from being a harmless snack. First, because the dehydrating process sucks most of the volume from the fruit, you can eat cups of the stuff, and 600 calories later, still not feel any fuller. More troubling, though, is the fact that companies like Sun-Maid and Ocean Spray almost invariably add a ton of sugar to the fruit, making Craisins closer to candy than Mother Nature's original intention. In this case, the choice is clear: Stick to the real stuff. You'll get more fiber and less sugar, a time-tested formula for superior snacking.

13. Fish sandwich

• 600 calories
• 30 g fat
• 11 g saturated

Eat this instead: Chicken sandwich

• 300 calories
• 13 g fat
• 4 g saturated

Fish is healthy. Fish battered, fried, robed in cheese, and bathed in tartar sauce is decidedly not. The lesson? It's not about the star ingredient, but the supporting cast—in this case a cadre of fat-bearing miscreants. We've seen too many chicken- and fish-based dishes ruined by overly assertive (and caloric) accoutrements. To that end, make sure your next chicken sandwich is grilled (avoid any menu item with the word "crispy," the restaurant industry's euphemism of choice for fried food), dressed with fresh produce, and topped with a low-cal sauce like barbecue, or even ketchup and mustard.

14. Stick margarine (1 Tbsp)

• 100 calories
• 11 g fat
• 2.5 g saturated
• 2.5 g trans fat

Eat this instead: Whipped butter (1 Tbsp)

• 50 calories
• 6 g fat
• 1.5 g saturated

In their haste to remove saturated fat from butter, stick margarine makers created a monster—a soft, spreadable sludge loaded with trans fats, a dangerous lipid with more concerning links to heart disease than saturated fat. Stick with the real stuff, but pick up whipped butter from brands like Land O' Lakes instead; by whipping air into the butter, manufacturers decrease the caloric density of a tablespoon of butter, plus it makes for easier spreading.

She is...

definitely getting bigger everyday... and I am so thankful to being able to witness her every single milestones. Being with her 24/7 is the most fulfilling job in the whole world. Motherhood rocks! I should have known this thing earlier! lol... or maybe I'm just at the right time and at the right place now, that is why I feel this way. I'm thankful for my mom who also been a doting mother to us! maybe, she also feels this way when she had me :D

your dot com

I received emails from friends regarding my domain buying a few months back, and somehow i was able to convince a few to get their own dot com, and i can say that just like me, they all are enjoying the perks of having their own name dot com, easy catch, easy to memorize domains. But the real issue here is how to get an affordable yet reliable service . I learned from experience that for a fast and effective own site response, one must register and buy in a legit web hosting sites that really does stick to their promises like fast, easy access and no spam domain hosting like the famous green web hosting. A few days ago, I was able to read a message thread in one of my mommy forums regarding their current searching for a domain web hosting site where they can avail their own dot com.There are a few who suggest this and that domain hosting while others are still in the process of deciphering what a domain can do for them and their blog. Well, as for me, I am so happy to have my own dot com that is good for two years. I only make sure to use the full advantage of having one right now actually and yes, I also got another domain which I will soon be posting here! I'm just finishing the set and will probably do the lay out next :D

Friday 5

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1. mong your friends, who could be blown over by a strong wind? :: Mari! hehehe
   
2. What’s something in your house you occasionally wind? :: our door mats
   
3. Is there some significant gossip you’ve recently gotten wind of? :: celebrity gossips
   
4. Where is the windiest place you’ve ever been? :: Baguio and Tagaytay
   
5. What do you do, on a typical day, to unwind? :: sleep
   

he collects!

My cousin who is now based in the middle east is currently into motor bikes, he used to love the four wheelers but suddenly stopped and began collecting items and stuffs for his two beloved bikes. He's so into it that he even orders item and bike parts from online shops and stores based in another country. Well, there is nothing wrong in things that he do for his collections, but there are those who doesn't seem to understand his love for it though. Honestly, I was one of the ones who raised eyebrows when I learned that he even tries to bid for a thousand bucks worth of the littlest things for his bike! But then, after some time, I realized that it was just nothing after all. It is what we call passion. Well, I do have my passions in life too, I'm just a little bit lucky because it's not that costly or anything. Anyways, back to my cousin, you see his birthday is just a few months away and my sister and I are thinking of what to give him on his day, although he can buy stuffs for himself now, we might give him cheap gift, something he can wear when he's cruising with his bike. A new key chain for his keys or a new scarf for his head to wear or whatever! any suggestions? I just wish to find a very reasonably price gift or else he'll end up receiving email greeting again! hahaha

My 23 month and 4 weeks old daughter

Got this from my weekly updates from Babycenter.com

What's your toddler doing? By 23 months, your child can probably hum and sing and make three-word sentences like "Bird fly high." An artist, she can most likely copy circles and drawings . So encourage her with a big box of crayons and plenty of paper. And she's beginning to get a handle on opposites, like tall woman, short woman or big hamburger, little hamburger.

How is your life changing? Does your child want a hug one minute and push you away the next? Don't take her vacillating needs for closeness and self-assertion personally. They're all part of growing up.

As her world view broadens, your toddler will take more of an interest in playing with other children. She might imitate how an older sibling plays soccer or follow after other kids as they play tag.

.. time flies really fast! now my daughter can practically say things without being too bulol, she's a straight talker and a sutil one! she likes to draw, doodle and crayons too! plus the fact that she's very curious in so many things! :D

scammed

I have been receiving emails from different organizations that offers different perks and investment returns in many forms. Actually, if you are the type who easily falls for things like this, it's not a new issue if you at some point will be mad and at the same time frustrated because everything you let go for the business deals will just go nowhere. That is why, it is really advisable to make sure that those businesses are legit and true. Like this Google Money Tree scam that has been covering the internet now, it has been released that it is not true! that there are some individuals who happens to think so badly that they use other people's name and credibility at risk. we cannot blame people if they fell for scams like this because the first thing that would catch their attention is the amount of money that they would get from it, with all the promise of good investment returns and income. Plus the fact that they uses somebody's face and photos to prove, which the person they use is unaware of it totally. We should be cautious in investing it. Being picky and meticulous could benefit us more sometimes

Car Allowance Share

We were surprise to hear the news of our fellow blogger who recently experienced road accident, it was one major clash that made their car totally wrecked. Thank goodness none of them riding the said automobile were hurt or injured. It was a blessing in disguise after all, being saved from that experience made everyone thankful for being alive. But for those who experienced this kinds of accidents who sadly didn't make it alive are the ones I really pity, imagine those hit and run victims being flashed on the news, it really breaks my heart when the driver un-soulfully leaves their victims just like that. But for others who are quite lucky because they were just injured or hurt, I wonder if they have insurance to cover up for the experience. And if they have money to hire a professional company who can help them compensate for what they deserve to get after the accident. One good example is the auto allowance for the allowances being given to those who are assigned to drive or use a company. This way, everything is settled well and no one will be not treated unjust.

jobs somewhere

As far as I know, those who are lately making the big leap to transfer abroad or just work outside the country are the ones who are into Industrial Technology line of work. Those who are eversince loves to tweak gadgets, computer and technology savvy classmates of mine are the ones whom I heard had already landed a job in another rich countries. Good for them, because we all know that IT professionals are in demand in almost every companies because everything now is in high technology mode. Thus making more and more schools to offer courses that has something to do with this technology trend. And the students now prefer to take up courses in the same line too. It is a trend, more to say. You see, sometimes I wish I can go back to the time when I'm still deciding on what course to take, probably I'll land in this IT profesion if I only knew back then that it'll be a booming career now. Maybe, I can be employed in one of those high end IT companies like the savvy manhattan it consulting firms. Who wouldn't love to work in New York? the most sought after city to work at by many! It'll definitely one great experience to be able to brush shoulders with the famous IT consultants there, one chance of a lifetime that can blow one's life into perfect dust!

Fireplace

It has been really cold during the past weeks here, but luckily, we still didn't need those fire place just yet. The coldness of the season is still in fact tolerable, but for those who are living in another country they often had to get Hole in the Wall Fires and basically have something like that to heat up their homes. Actually, when I was a child, I used to dream of having fire place, but completely had no idea that there are Electric Fires and Gas Fires to choose from! I thought everything was just made of logs that has been put on fire! Until I was able to read articles and visit sites that sells out fireplaces. There I found that all those nicely done fireplaces in the movies and in the televisions were sometimes just being run by electricity, that after you used the heat, you can just turn off the switch and it'll just stop from producing heat and fire, unlike before where people had to do something to cast off the fires from the logs. I find those way very helpful, especially for the elders who are living alone or doesn't have anyone to do a fire for them, with just a simple click from the button, heat and fire will rule over the cold abode.

Sunday Stealing

1. What is the bravest thing that you feel you've ever done physically?
:: giving birth

2. What is the bravest thing that you feel you've ever done emotionally?
:: i really can't tell

3. What one talent do you wish you had that you don't?
:: singing and dancing

4. If you had that talent what would you be doing with it?
:: probably join dance groups in my high school days

5. We all have our reasons for blogging but what would be your ultimate goal for your blog or as a blogger?
:: to jot down my daughter's milestones, my life as a wife and meet new friends too

6. What advice would you give a new blogger?
:: blog what's in your heart and everything else will follow

7. Who are you three favorite blogs to visit (Yes, you can have ties and name more than three.)
:: all my blog friend's sites :D

8. You can trade lives with any one person for a month. Who would it be and why?
:: oprah!

9. There's a fire and your family is safe but you have the chance to save any one item from your house. What would it be and why?
:: all our personal documents

10. You have the chance to go back in time and warn yourself before making a bad choice. What choice would it be and what would you tell yourself?
:: choose your friends wisely.

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: The Phone is For You

1. Your phone rings. Who is the most likely caller?
:: either my mom or my dad

2. How long do you chat on the phone each day?
:: it depends

3. Who do you speak to the most?
:: Olin

4. Do you often not answer if a certain person comes up on your caller id?
:: I answer, because it is probably my dad

5. Do you phone friends at work?
:: my friends from my previous work, yes

6. Do you make personal calls at work?
:: before, yes

7. Who do you always say “I love you” at the end of the call?

:: Amiel and Olin

8. Do you use a landline or cell more often?
:: Cellphone

9. Who in the blogosphere that you haven’t chatted with but would like to?

:: a lot of them actually...

planning mode

A lot of my mommy friends are currently into party planning mode, you can actually count me in too! Although what I am preparing for is just a mini party for the little brat I am still checking out sites that features tips and other stuff that can be helpful on my mini-party. And this makes me remember how I used to check out bridal sites when we are still on our wedding preparation three years ago, imagine how can I do that when I was still working at that time! My computer is always open at different sites that offers wedding favor ideas and the likes! My favorite site is actually wedding.theknot.com, an online wedding shop that has number of suppliers listings for all wedding needs, it also features a lot of help and suggestions for one's wedding to be totally awed at for they only has the best among the best wedding suppliers and quality items listed on them. You wouldn't go wrong with them as to say!

Don't you just love this personalized matchboxes? so nice isn't!? it's just one of the many unique items you can find at the knot shop!

new year

1. How did you bring in the new year? - we had fireworks outside, media noche with my side's family

2. Did you drink any alcohol? - yep!

3. Did you countdown the last few seconds? - yes, we did!

4. Was this new year celebration better than last years? - yes it was, because my dad was with us

5. What was your favourite moment of the whole night? - the fireworks and the food fest!

6. What time did you go to bed? - 3am

7. Did you celebrate with family or friends? - family

8. Take a lot of pictures? - yes!

9. Did you wear a funny hat or glasses? - wore a hat!

10. Is this your favourite holiday? Why/why not? - my favorite aside from Christmas

Lasts --- from Peachy

Lasts:

1. What is the last thing you did before this survey? ate lunch, 2pc Burger Steak from Jollibee

2. Where was your last kiss? here at home

3. When is the last time you felt angry? this morning, to a freaking lady who always brags

4. What is the last purchase you made? chili sampaloc last night

5. Who were you last annoyed with? the lady who brags

6. What did you last have to eat? two piece burger steak and rice

7. Who is the last male you talked to? Peachy over ym

8. Where is the last place you hung out at? Leah's place last night

9. When is the last time you got a work out? last night :D work online

10. What is the last make-up you used? EM make ups!

Currently - From Peachy

Currently:

1. What book are you reading? new moon.. yep still there.

2. What are you listening to? Olin's wimps!

3. What are you wearing? sando shirt and fekfek shorts! lol

4. What are you drinking or eating? coke

5. Who are you dating or crushing on? John Lloyd Cruz

6. Who are you talking to? chatting over ym with Peachy

7. What mood are you in? so-s0

8. How is the weather outside? it's a bit cold

9. What's the date and time? jan 14, 2009 - 3:17pm

10. What do you wish you were doing? shopping!

moi salt scrub

One of my self indulgence is going to the spa and having a day full of pampering, but this thing comes only if we have enough money to spare for this luxurious things… but since there are a lot of products in the market today that offers the feeling of spa and relaxation at the comfort of one’s home, I am one of the money who actually tries on different products! You see, I have this thing for salt scrubs and cleansers, the softness feeling on my skin makes me giddy happy afterwards, and let me share with you one of my most loved salt scrub product that actually was first given to me by cousin who works in a cruise ship based in Europe… so technically, this is a European brand.. it’s called ELEMIS

ELEMIS Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow

it is said to:

• exfoliates and remineralises the skin
• prevents ingrown skin after waxing
• effective on skin’s rough spots like knees, elbows and feet
• removes dead skin cells and deep cleanses while stimulating the skin
• Improves skin absorption

And let me just tell you, this is one good product I truly reco!

Friday Fillins #108

1. It's January; my daughter and my mom' s birthday!.

2. Pancakes is what I crave most right now.

3. Cork and wine go together like ham and cheese.

4. low fat milk is so nourishing.

5. Let us dare to to keep everything perfectly right.

6. i love my home.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to going to the mall for some mini shopping, tomorrow my plans include going to cavite city to bid farewell to a cousin leaving on the evening and Sunday, I want to sleep and refresh my mind!

Thursday Thunks

1. Do you like waffles? - Yes! I super super like!

2. Name 3 things that is within your reach right now, excluding anything to do with your computer/laptop. - my phone, coke, pen

3. Do you hang laundry out on a line outside? - yes

4. Loss of vision, ability to speak or hearing - loss of hearing

5. On a scale from 1 - 10, how are your computer skills? - 7

6. Do you volunteer or donate to anything around the holidays? - yes, we try to

7. If a person receives a DUI while in government office, should he lose his/her position? - yeah

8. Do you take vitamins? nope

9. Do you wear fingernail polish? always!

10. If every flower in the world only grew into one color, which color would you want? - purple!

Expensive.

So we were out for almost a day today, had to finish some errands and some from the birthday party list too. Done with the cake ordering, the maker agreed on the design that I want, no Styrofoams or paper decor for the cake. We even had to pay additional amount for the gum paste, but it was alright, so as to follow my cake design.
Anyways, another reason why we had to hit the mall is to buy bottle nipples from Avent, and I was really surprised to see the amount of that two-pieces nipples! P379! oh my! that much for two rubber nipples?! how come they had to mark up the price that high!? I should have hoarded a lot of it when I bought the bottles, I happen to only get 8 spares from the last purchase kasi. Oh well, next time, we need to buy during sales and promo times to save enough money for online college Olin might take in the future.

Saturday 9

1. Were you raised around a lot of sports? - nope

2. What is your favorite sport?
- Basketball.

3. When did you last play a sport?

- i can't remember!

4. When did you last attend a professional sporting event and what was it?

- I cant remember at all.

5. What was the last sport you watch on TV?
- Boxing.

6. If you have children, do they play the same sports that you did? If not, someday if you have kids, would you like them to?
- basketball or tennis

7. Do you think other people care too much about sports?
- yes

8. Do you have the freedom to be as involved in either playing or watching as much sports as you’d like to? -yes

9. Who is your favorite sports team?
Ginebra basketball team

What if?

What if?...

1....you could bring one character from your favorite book to life, who would it be?
- Bela! of Twilight

2....you could solve one of historys unsolved mysteries, which would it be?
- Nida Blanca case!

3....you were stranded on a deserted island, what 2 people would you chose to be stranded with?
- my husband and daughter

4....you could spend a day with any celebrity, dead or living, who would it be?
- Oprah

5....you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
- to be more patient and sexy! lol

6....you could live anywhere, where would you live?
- somewhere out of this country.

Join here.

Nicest Bouquets

Speaking of weddings and preparation for that special day, let me just share with you my finds online that actually helped me when I was still preparing for our wedding three years ago. I have my hands up to sites like www.fiftyflowers.com that features great collections of wedding flowers for the bride to be. They are famous for their freshly picked flowers, packed and shipped beautifully and well arranged right at your door step just in time for your wedding, wherever you are, whenever. When I was still planning on what flowers to use for my bouquet I was completely no idea whatsoever of the nicest flowers there is, and this site is the one that opens up my eyes with their lovely collections! I was basically torn into pieces choosing what flower to use on my special day! I was in love with calla lily but fell so deep with Tulips, the orange ones... and that made my wedding bouquet! All from the help of this site.
So now, let me just share with you some of their great creations.. I'm sure you too will love!

Fashion Finds #1

looking for stylish yet affordable fashion finds?! check out the site of the famous designer Rajo Laurel for tips and shopping suggestions! and yes, he even has a lot of things to offer in his site about fashion!
And see what I find from the site! super nice bangle that is so cheap, you can even buy two or more!and I'm sure it wouldn't damage your savings for your online college funds!

This is so trendy! studded bangle at P119.75 available at SM Department store.

Yearly Wrap-Ups

Snagged this from Yen!

1. In 2008, who most made you laugh?
~ my daughter!

2. In 2008, who most inspired you?
~ my family

3. In 2008, who taught you the most?
~ my daughter and my mom.

4. In 2008, who encouraged you the most?
~ my husband

5. What did you do in 2008 that will have the most positive effect on your 2009?
~ i am so not sure

Wedding Talks

A lot of young girls dream of having to walk down the long aisle and say yes to the man waiting at the altar and live happily ever after. Now that's just the tip of the ice berg. Actually, there are a lot of things to go through before reaching that top, you know, first you got to have the man of year dreams who is really meant for you to wed. You also need to be emotionally, spiritually and financially ready before deciding to enter that new chapter, and then you need to be prepared for all the expenses you must face if you already both decided to get married in the church. Preparing for a wedding is fun and at the same time draining, with all the things that needs to be done, I'm sure, at one point or another, you'll get tired and overwhelmed too. But really, it is nice to prepare specially for your own wedding, imagine choosing for your favored wedding flowers and all the works! Super fun and exciting. But the real question will still be asked unto you, are you really ready for it!?

business why not

If you are thinking of ways on how to get your money double with the assurance of safety and getting it back to you in no time, why not try your luck with iron condor! something that www.poweropt.com offers to those who wants the best returns when it comes to stock market! With their well known services, a lot of business people are into getting business with them. In fact, it is now famous all over the world, stock marketing and all. Because we all know that businesses are into failure times right now that is why they are finding ways to keep on with the business world. It might sound risky but with all the talks of those who have tried, it is in fact well worth investing at. So if ever I might have money to invest, I would definitely get into stock marketing, who knows, my luck could be there waiting..

Wednesday Weirdness

1. Why do you keep a blog?>>> for my journal ling purposes

2. Who is one long lost blogger you wish would come back?
>>>Ana Banana

3. If you made a New Year's Resolution, did you break it already? If you did not make one, why?
>>>to save!

4. People who still have their outside Christmas lights up. Festive or Lazy? Discuss.
>>>festive

5. What is the last annoying song that got trapped in your head?
>>> nothing. no lss

6. Have you ever worn or tried edible underwear? What are your thoughts on it?
>>>nope, haven't seen one too.

Bonus: If you could do one bad thing and get away with it, what would you do and why?
>>> hmmmm...

WS: Done with the Holidays

Holidays is now officially over. But not with this post... Let me share with you one of my Christmas tree snaps taken during the holidays... nice lights isn't?! I just wish my shot was as glam as the ornament is... :D

more weekend snaps here

Saturday 9

1. What was the best thing that happened to you personally in 2008?
:: I was able to adjust with my life as a stay at home mother, I was able to execute my daughter's birthday just the way we planned and wanted it. :D

2. What was the worst thing that happened to you personally in 2008?
:: Hmmm, something not so right happened on the third quarter of the year, it was super foul!

3. What was the best thing to happen to all of us in 2008?
:: That even with the financial crisis and world unjustice, we are still alive and kicking.

4. What was the worst thing to happen to all of us in 2008?
:: Gas price increase! argh.

5. What was the best gift you received during the ’08 holidays?
:: Seeing my daughter's every milestones first :D nothing beats that!

6. What was the best gift (most appropriate or best received) you gave during the ’08 holidays?
:: The love and care for my whole family... well, some material things for the husband and my daughter too, and my mom's, sister and dad also.

7. Do you have any regrets about what you did in 2008?
:: Regrets? hmmm... I guess no room for regrets, things that were said were already said, things that have been done are done.

8. Do you have any regrets about what you didn’t do in 2008?
:: Read all the books that I wanted! and yeah, lose weight too.

9. Did you meet anyone that became important to you in 2008?
:: My blogger friends

My Blogging Stuff

1. How long have you been blogging?
Started blogging during the third quarter of 2005. Where I first build my personal blog for our wedding preparation journal.

2. What inspired you to start a blog and who are your mentors?
Those W@wies that eventually became my friends online, they were the ones who have blog sites where I lurk :D then after some time, I decided to make my own.

3. Are you trying to make money online, or just doing it for fun?
Oh yes! started March of 2007.. and I have been loving the opportunities being send my way.

4. Tell me 3 things you LOVE about being online.
- Earning friends
- Learning a lot of new stuff from photography to other stuff
- Online shopping from silk ties to kids wear!

5. Tell me 3 things you STRUGGLE within the online world.
- Spammers
- working online and offline
- page ranks and traffic!

Thanks te Jen for this!

holiday tours

Last holiday vacation, one of the many things that occupy my time is reading a lot of websites that features destinations whereabouts all over the world, then I realized that there are so many things to do if you are in a particular city be it anywhere around the globe. Well of course before going to a different city or different country it is really advisable for you to check out on whatever they can offer you that can benefit your interest in the first place. To give you an example, lets say you are set to land in the famous New York, we all know that almost every human living alive does know where the heck is NY and what it is famous for, yes, the Statue of Liberty and the busy streets it has. But do you know that you can actually get to enjoy those every busy avenues around the city? yes you can! by signing on to those NYC Car service and tours available for the tourists and even the locals who just want to explore the city without all the hassle of map reading and whatnots. To continue, City Sights New York - what it is called is a double decker bus we usually see in television and movies roaming around NY. This tour company offers tickets to different tourists spots and places around the metro and even among the sister states and cities, so you wouldn't have to go through searching to places you can book and visit, by contacting them, pronto, you'll get reserve for those attractions you sure would love to see!

happy new year!

Happy 2009!

From our family to yours... may we all have a happy and blessed new year!

stay safe and let's dig in to our calories filled pasta, fatty lechon, and sugar loaded leche flan, fruit salad and gelatin! ;p