WW: Coach Swing Pack

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pond scene

One of my dream thing to have in our future garden is a huge pond! complete with all the work like pond aerators like the one on the photo above. Isn't really lovely? imagine having a pretty scene like that which you can watch as part of your 'me' time, while you try to think and have some time alone. Well, I'm actually thinking of having a number of white ducks to roam around the pond too! It'll make my little girl love the scene for sure! -- and here I am, thinking aloud again, talk about day dreaming and all! lol

missed meet

Yesterday was another meet up for my blogger friends and I but due to some personal reason, I wasn't able to join them, maybe next time. So there, there are so many stories that I missed for everyone has stories to share! I heard that they talk about Christmas party planning, baby in the making plans, house and travels and even Oakland motorcycle accident lawyer because one of them almost had an accident on their way to the venue. Good thing they were saved! So there, it made everyone realized how important insurance and vehicle reimbursements is so important, just in case.
Speaking of meet ups, there will be another one this coming friday! And this time, for sure I'll be able to attend :D

quick escape

My mom has been asking for a quick vacation! I wonder where in the world can we get a schedule booking of a two night booking stay. Though we have quite a few numbers of resorts in the area, my sister and I are thinking of something different.. like getting a reservation in one of those Outer Banks rentals! It'll sure be a different experience for us all. Since everything will be different, the experience will sure hit the higher satisfaction or whatever on us. So there, I just hope to be able to get an affordable and nice resort to reserve for this weekend quick getaway! woot woot!

is it time

The husband has been convincing me for the longest time now to save. Save some money from all my online earnings and not buy so many stuff online. He said that if next year and I were able to save a certain amount, he'll help me get a car! Yes, my own car which I can drive wherever whenever. No need to wait for him and see if our car is available so I can use it. Actually what he propose is a good one, actually I am already thinking of lessening my online shopping come next year, but you know, if sales and great offerings knocks from my favorite sites, I can't promise not to give them a shot, alright? But yes, of courser I would still think more and focus on my Fleet program proposal from the husband. But what I need to do now is to work my butt out hard so I can snag more of those money maker thingies online or else my car would just be a dust in the air. Although I am not super needing a four wheel machine now, it's just nice to have something to look forward to at the end of the day, after a very draining and mind frying blogging marathong. Well, who knows, if the man above will be generous enough, the desired car might be given ahead before we all knew it right? Nothing is impossible with the great Man up there.

on cars and allowance

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 Car 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

WW: Self Portrait

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keep it

It's another weekend once again and not that I have big plans for this fresh weekdays, but the fact that I just love weekends and the family day on a Sunday and I don't want that to end. Anyways, tomorrow will our cleaning day! General Cleaning it is, no reason for the husband to refuse. I set our bonding time on a weekday this time to make sure that he is with me to help out, now that's wise move right? :) anyways, I called my mom a while ago and asked her to get me some used boxes from the mini grocery near her house so I can picked it all up later this afternoon. I need those boxes for some unused stuffs here and be placed in our storage room. Which also reminds me to let go of clothes that we are not using anymore, probably be given out to our relatives in the province. I just got to finish my work here and will start segregating clothes and other stuffs to send out. But as I rummage through and through our stuff, I realized how many stuffs and things that we need to let keep because the space is now getting too small for us. How I wish to avail a slot at those art storage shops I can keep all our belongings in safe keeping, no worries of getting it ruined in the garage cabinet or wherever! Imagine being able not to worry about your stuffs because you are sure that it is in fact in good hands, it is actually alright to pay the storage fee at least you are confident that things woudln't get lost nor damage.

welcome little pea!

Was talking to a friend online few days ago and she was telling me that she needs some motivation in order for her to create a nice Announcements Birth Cards for her friend's week old baby. Definitely she needs to do it as soon as she can because obviously when we say baby birth announcements, the child just came out of the world! and that would have to reach the parent's friends for them to know the arrival of the little pea.

Anyways, I suggested that she just order from www.cards-411.com so she wouldn't have to worry and anything, this site is known for their beautiful and affordable birth photo announcements, they deliver the same day you order, now that's fast!. With their array of choices, for sure one can choose something! Or if you are not satisfied, they can modify your design the way that you want it for free!And since photo birth announcements are the most popular when it comes to this announcement thing, all she has to do is ask the parents for a a nice photo of the baby that can be put in the car itself! Now that's easy! :D

Friday madness

This made me laugh so hard:

Bwahahhaa ok na siguro alam ko na ito lang mga natira

Blue and orange shirt para kay tatay

Shorts ni tatay

Dress na black and white stripes ni nanay

At isang sandalyas ni pocahontas!!! Nyahahahaha!

my soul

Your Soul is Welcoming

You are a warm hearted and open minded person. It's easy for you to forgive and forget. You are a very grounded, responsible, and realistic person. People may not want to hear the truth from you, but they're going to get it. You believe that people see you as larger than life and important. While this is true, they also think you're a bit full of yourself. Your near future is a lot like the present, and as far as you're concerned, that's a very good thing. For you, love is all about caring and comfort. You couldn't fall in love with someone you didn't trust.

God Wants Me To Know

Kathy got a message that on this day, God wants her to know...

... that it's time to STOP going through the motions of living, and START living.

Are you willing to do that now? Or are you going to wait until all life energy drains out of you and your loved ones who are trying to support you at this very moment? You were not born to follow rules and regulations. Living starts with dreaming. So dream, dream friend, and let dreams show you the path to your bliss.

stiffed neck

Been very busy for the past two weeks, online assignments are flooding! And no, I'm not complaining, in fact, very thankful and overwhelm for all the blessings that has been coming my way. But since I have no definite schedule on my daily tasks online and offline, sometimes my body specially my neck and back are the ones that suffer more. Stiff neck and back aches are frequent experience that sometimes I wanted to ask my sister to buy me cervical collars that I can use in order to get my neck relax from the long hours of staying in front of my laptop. Actually, I didn't know what is the name of the foam being used as support for the neck and head until I searched and found allegromedical.com and there, I found that it is called cervical collar! I also learned that it is not that expensive as I thought it was! I would definitely get one for myself soon.

Parties!

We all love to party! don't we?! I mean, if budget is not a big problem, I'd love to have a party every so often! Just the thought of sending out Party Birthday Invitations to my friends makes me giddy inside out! Specially when you see their happy face upon receiving your cute party invitation!

Anyways, since we cannot make that happen, having birthday invitation every year for us all, at least let me help you where you can order birthday invitations party that are personalized - fit to your personality and really affordable! check out www.cardsshoppe.com and see their array of invites collections for all occasions! Yes, they do a lot of magic when it comes to this thing! you can choose from their designs and they can modify any card for you! fast delivery as in same day after you posted your order! go see it for yourselves!

saturday 9

1. If you have been or are married, tell us about your wedding. If you are not, tell us how would you want it to be.
:: It was a huge wedding. though i'm still looking forward to another anniversary wedding :D

2. What age would you encourage your children to get married?
:: doesn't matter as long as she's 30! hahaha

3. Who got married at the last wedding that you attended?
:: childhood friend

4. Do you enjoy weddings and receptions?
:: yes!

5. Have you cried at a wedding?
:: most of the time

6. Would you prefer a lavish event or a intimate ceremony?
:: intimate

7. Have you ever been in some one’s wedding party? If yes, do tell.
::yep! for so many times

8. Does a wedding make you happy and sentimental or grouchy and skeptical?
:: happy and sentimental :D

9. Why do you think our divorce rate is so high?
:: i dunno, maybe they realized it was a wrong love and marriage after all.

watches and more

Been buying designer watches for a while now, plainly because the watches that my friends are selling are way to cheap compare to the prices of the same brands here locally. And with that I even decided to forward those items for sale to my friends who are also interested with buying great priced accessories and jewelries. Though there are so many jewelers who does nice and fancy items here, sometimes it is way cheaper to buy stuff online like from holstedjewelers, famous for their affordable array of beautiful jewelries and other fashion accessories. Well, my friends and I are into window shopping specially during their sales and let me show you a pretty purple faux crocodile leather strap watch that only costs $44! Dirt cheap right?! I know. And look at the studs around the face?! flattering isn't?! Oh my, this has to be on my top list! aside from the fact that it's really affordable, the color is my favorite too! :D

5 Things I Can’t Live Without When Going Out with My Kid

Litzie asks: As a Mom, What are the top 5 Things You Just Can’t Live Without When Going Out with Your Kid/s and why?

1. Nappies and Wipes - This is self explanatory.. can't imagine living a day without those
2. Water - With a hyper kid in tow? thirst is just about anytime!
3. Milk Formula - Milk she can't live without
4. Spare Clothes - clothes are soiled every so often ya' know
5. Toys/activity books - to keep her occupy when things get so boring!
   

My Song

RULES:
1. Put your iTunes, Windows Media Player, etc. on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS.
4. Tag as many friends as you can (make me the last so I can see your results)
5. Everyone tagged has to do the same thing.
6. THIS IS REALLY FUN, SO DON'T CHEAT!..


IF SOMEONE SAYS 'ARE YOU OKAY' YOU SAY?
MAD - Neyo

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?
SO INTO YOU - Tamia

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY?
SHAKE - Ying Yang Twins

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
CHANGES - Freestyle

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
GIVE IT TO YOU - Jordan Knight

Bag Hag!

Am I?! nah, don't think so. Yes I love buying bags, but not those really expensive ones. I prefer the classic ones over the expensive ones - well yes, I cannot afford the expensive ones that's why! lol. Anyways, I remember when I was still working, buying bags is one of my outlet... or shall I say, my excuse for swiping off my credit cards and monthly salary! As in every month, a bag will be added to my collection. Maybe because I get tired with them so easily that is why, you'll see me handing it down to my friends at work one time or another, some I sold - especially those that were not used too often and if it really costs a little hefty.
And now? For such a long time I thought my interests on bags were gone already, but I realized that it hasn't! In fact, when I did some counting on my current collections, I was surprised with the number! And it will double when my latest set of grabs arrive this coming August! Oh my, this has to stop! But how!? when one of my favorite site stylehive features more and more drooling eye candies every so often! whew.
Anyways, here is my latest Coach Duff Bag I bought from Glo :D but the photo was swiped from Faye :D

brand it!

My friend just asked me how was I able to do all those blogging stuff the whole day while being a 100% hands on wife, mom and home maker... the answer?! with the help of my wireless connection! It has been with me and doing so neat for almost three months now, and let me tell you, my life and my online stints has never been the same! First among the so many positive ways it brings me is that I can bring my laptop anywhere around the house and still enjoys the internet knick knacks and all! Also, I can also bond with my daughter while I work having her on my side doodling or coloring. And lastly, the practicality it gives me to look after my daughter the whole day wherever whenever while once in a while glancing over my twitter friends chit chats at the same time cooking or watching telenovelas! It is actually called Multi-tasking stints!

But seriously, I've been thinking what Branding can do for my blogging stuff and all. I heard that there are positive effects being able to recognize over the net nowadays, and without a real help from well known firms like brandidentityguru.com I can boost up my online work in a jiffy!

insurance hunt

Tomorrow I will accompany my mom to her insurance office to pay for their dues, and I will take advantage of the trip and will ask for cheap term life insurance quotation from them, to see if our budget would still fit their quotes. Been searching for sometime now for insurance company that can accommodate our needs, but with all the negative news about closure and bankruptcy of other companies I had to stop and you know, see if the trend will stop and insurance company will still be able to rise up again. By then, my hunt will again continue, hopefully tomorrow will be the day and we'll see if they can give me the best package they can offer.

coats galore

Shopping is a girl's next big thing. Well, for myself and the my girlfriends it is. But of course, we do look for the best priced possible, meaning we don't splurge on things that are way too expensive for us, we most of the time go for the classics, which for me are still the best. And the fact that it can always be affordable :)
So what are we busily carting this past few shopping sprees? basically summer stuffs, yes, you got that right, summer clothes for example because those are what on sale right now. Though there are some of us who went gaga over the latest coat and outerwear that has been featured by stylehive! Really nice, specially for the colder months, chic fashion for the young office working mommies. Oh I remember how I used to boot coats and thin fabric trench coats when I was still working! The arrive is just so nice! Can really make office mates look twice at you, you know, awed and all with the fashion statement in a close to conservative office environment :D

my big fat duck cookbook

So yes, we are in the midst of online shopping, currently filling the fifth box! For the record, my friends and I are not shopaholics, let's just simply say that we love to find great online sales and special offerings! And with that, we're not just being able to buy the things that we want -specifically the things that are not available locally (just like these the big fat duck cookbook that is available at borders) and are available but hefty priced! but we also save a lot of money because of the discounted stuffs we buy.

And so going back to the big fat duck cookbook, it has been some time now since I started wanting this book, from all the great raves about how well written it is and the nice articles about the start of the famous Heston Blumenthal and the restaurant The Fat Duck - really famous that it has been voted as the best restaurant in the world by the top chefs! and hear this: twice! So it must be really great right?! And the fact that there are 50, yes five o of the famous restaurant's signature dishes are inside the said cookbook! Imagine being able to make the dishes of the world's finest restaurant.... hmmmm... just by thinking about it makes me really excited!
So there, got to check out borders and order this book now!

Party Planning!

So is it party preparation time again?! Well not for my daughter but for my friend's baby! She asked me to help her scout for affordable Party Birthday Invitations supplier that we can get. And then I found about announcements-shoppe.com - a site that specializes on personalized party invitations! A very well organized shop where people can order invitations without all the hassle in doing so.

So you wonder if we are done with ordering? as of this writing, not yet. My friend is still wandering around the site and is currently weighing which party theme to follow, for the sample invites for birthday party are all nice, she can't come up with a decision! Will definitely update here on which party invitation she decided to get and of course, I will post it here :D

Exciting I know! :D

chummies

My friends and I - been chummies for almost 14 years now :) And I can say that we are lucky to have one another, can say that we can really count on each other whenever we need a help on just about anything! And this picture is a proven remembrance of that promise :D Will blog about what happened to us during this time :D It was one of the most memorable thing! We had a blast! :D

Bummed out

So what am I up to lately? Not much actually. Been bumming around the house with my family and just having a good time. Watching television shows and eating non stop! Better check out the best best fat burner that we all can try! lol. Really, we all need to think about our health and body, no exercise nor physical activities gives us additional pounds everyday! It freaks me you know, the fact that in the next few months I'll be on my heaviest weight! I need to act as fast as I can! Wish me luck, oh, I'm also thinking of updating my other blogs as well... so i'll just see you around?

Mexico Vacations

I've been hearing about Riviera Maya a lot as place to go to when planning a romantic cancun vacation. There have been a lot of positive feedback regarding El Dorado Seaside Suites. The most popular feedback is the new Gourmet Inclusive which is touted to be a radically new concept in travel and cuisine. What I actually am so intrigued about is the natural bliss of “Aquas del Amor” – the outdoor, ceiling-free showers that adorn the decadent casita suites at El Dorado Royale Resort in Riviera Maya. Wouldn't that be so romantic? The Gourmet Inclusive concept has three restaurants at the resort -Arrecifes, La Carreta and Klay Taray. They offer a la carte menus of international, authentic Mexican and Pan Asian cuisine.

10 Tips For A Happier Life.

1. Don’t worry
Worry is the least productive of all human activities and thoughts….

2. Don’t let needless fears preoccupy your life…
Most of things we fear never happen!!!

3. Don’t hold grudges…
That is one of the biggest and most unnecessary weights we carry through our lives..

4. Take on one problem at a time
It’s the only way to handle things anyway..one by one..

5. Don’t take your problems to bed with you.
They are bad and unhealthy companions for good natural sleep and rest…

6. Don’t take on the problems of other people..
They are better equipped to handle their own problems than you are..

7. Don’t live in the past.
It will always be there in your memories to enjoy..but don’t cling to it. Concentrate on what is happening right now in your life..and you will be happy in the present also..not just the past.

8. Be a good listener.
It is only when one listens..that one gets and learns ideas different from ones own…

9. Do not let frustration ruin and rule your life…
Self pity more than anything..interferes with positive actions..with moving forwards in our lives.

10. Count your blessings…
Don’t even forget the smallest blessings.. As many small blessings add up to large ones…

 

 

Thanks Alpha :)

Inspiring.

“Everything you want is out there waiting for you to ask. Everything you want also wants you. But you have to take action to get it.” – Jules Renard

“Too many people go through life waiting for things to happen instead of making them happen! – Sasha Azevedo

“Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So… get on your way.” – Dr. Seuss quotes

“If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you’ll never enjoy the sunshine.” – Morris West quotes

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WW: layered

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want to be hapier?!

I was blog hopping over at my friends blogs and saw this 10 tips to a happier life... and thought of snagging it just to share with you...

thank you alpha!

1. Don’t worry
Worry is the least productive of all human activities and thoughts….

2. Don’t let needless fears preoccupy your life…
Most of things we fear never happen!!!

3. Don’t hold grudges…
That is one of the biggest and most unnecessary weights we carry through our lives..

4. Take on one problem at a time
It’s the only way to handle things anyway..one by one..

5. Don’t take your problems to bed with you.
They are bad and unhealthy companions for good natural sleep and rest…

6. Don’t take on the problems of other people..
They are better equipped to handle their own problems than you are..

7. Don’t live in the past.
It will always be there in your memories to enjoy..but don’t cling to it. Concentrate on what is happening right now in your life..and you will be happy in the present also..not just the past.

8. Be a good listener.
It is only when one listens..that one gets and learns ideas different from ones own…

9. Do not let frustration ruin and rule your life…
Self pity more than anything..interferes with positive actions..with moving forwards in our lives.

10. Count your blessings…
Don’t even forget the smallest blessings.. As many small blessings add up to large ones…

friday fillins

1. She had a great family to take care
2. my parents, whom I always love is by my side, always.
3. I know this: we only get to live once, so have everything we want!
4. BE still.
5. These words apply to me: live by your means! lol
6. Earlier today, the sun was shining.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a happy Thursday, tomorrow my plans include no plans yet and Sunday, I want to go to the mall

my faves

1. What are your favorite colors?
:: Purple and green

2. What is your favorite kind of clothing to wear? Why? What’s your least favorite?
:: it depends, when at home I usually wear shorts and tank tops. When I go out, usually pants and simple tops.... least? Oh I hate wearing gowns!

3. Do you like to take showers or baths? Why/why not?
:: I usually take baths... the long ones! :D I dunno, quick shower is just not for me.

geared?

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food thought friday

Breakfast
What is your favorite part of the summertime?
:: family outings and get togethers

Lunch
How was this week different than others?

:: it wasn't really different at all, I just got a new watch thats it :D

Dinner
What did you think of Michael Jackson?

:: I was way too late to appreciate him :(

Midnight Snack
What do you have planned for this weekend?

:: no plans yet.. such a boring life I know!

Recipe for the Week
(instead of your recipe for life, what is it just for this week?)

:: stay happy and everything else will follow.

Rootote Bags

My friends are raving about this super famous Rootote bags, and as one of the many who totally loves tote bags, the shopping spree makes me really giddy! let me share with you my favorite picks amongst all the beautiful designs...


Aren't they all nice? Actually, been having a hard time deciding which design to get! If only I can hoard 'em all, then it would be very very nice! Oh, shopping does magic! bwahahahaha

oh, so you ask what makes this tote special? see this:



The total shopper's bag :D so what are you waiting for? c'mon! let's go shopping! you need help? buzz me and I'll hook you with my friend who resell this totes!

Her gifts

my daughter received so much gifts during her birthday last January and even until now, there are still a few coming in from those who weren't able to attend the party. there is even one guest that said they had the hard time looking for the 'it' birthday present for my little girl. it took us a while before we were able to open her loots, not until Sunday evening. with so many presents Olin was so confused on what to play first. the above photo is just a piece of the many shots that i took while we were opening her gifts. speaking of baby loots, and the idea of buy baby gifts in more personalized way. I heard it's making a wave in the baby world products now, being so safe and hypo for the little ones skin, it is one of the best gift one can give for a baby.

shampoo and soap tag

Got tagged by pretty TRACY : )
Some Rules: 1. You can include in the post a picture of your favorite soap or the sopa you are currently using.
2. Please post this in the blog which you will add in the "blogs that joined." You can add unlimitted number of blogs as long as this tag is posted there.
3. Please link back to the person who tagged you and pass this tag to many of your friends.
4. If you have more than one blog, please post this to all of your blogs so your other blogs can be listed to the master list too.
5. Remember to come back here at DANCING IN MIDLIFE TUNE (pls. don’t change this link) and leave the exact post url so I can add you to the master list as this is one way to help increase our rankings and improve our Technorati Authority. :)
6. Tag as many friends as you can. BLOGS THAT JOINED: Dancing in Midlife Tune - Aeirins Collections - BiznHoney - Kidd Designs - Shopaholic Ties The Knot - My Random Thoughts- Kathycot - When Mom Speaks - Buhaymisis - Walk On Red - Kathycot Cooks - Your site

Soap Questions:
1. Favorite Soap: Ilog Maria's Soaps and Top Gel Soap (whitening) hehehe
2. Facial Soap: Ilog Maria's Honey Glycerine Face Soap
3. Body Soap:Ilog Maria's Bamboo Charcoal Bergamot and Lime Soap, Spear Mint and Oatmeal Soap
4. Intimate Soap: PH Care Cool Wind - So fresh! hehehe
5. Laundy Soap: Surf Calamansi
6. Undies Soap: Same as above
7. Baby Soap: Cetaphil for her body, Lactacyd Blue for her pee wash, Johnson's Bedtime Wash for her afternoon/night wash. I can say that this is her favorite daily activity where she dip for almost 30 minutes and play with her mini floats
8. Favorite Shampoo: Pantene Total Care Shampoo
9. Favorite Conditoner: Healthy Hair Conditioner which I bought from the Salon, smells nice!
10. Baby Shampoo: Nivea Baby Shampoo

How about you blogger friends? care to share yours?

travel tag

snagged from Alpha :)

1. What part of the world and country do you live in? Tanza, Cavite Philippines! :)

2. What is the furthest from home that you have been, and where is it? I think Cebu and Bohol in the Visayas. Stayed there for a three day outing.

3. What travel destination have you enjoyed the most? My husband and I's Baguio trips :) you see I enjoy cold places rather than the beaches.

4. What travel destination have you enjoyed the least? Oh, I enjoy every places we visits, but sometimes I hate to hell the people we are with :)

5. Is there somewhere you’d like to visit but have not, and where is it? Europe definitely!

6. Do you prefer traveling to see historic places or to hit the beach and relax? I love all!

7. What popular vacation destination have you never considered because you think you’d not like it? I have no idea.

8. Where do you travel to most recently? Tagaytay.

9. Do you like day trip “mini-vacations”? Yes!

airsoft

The husband has not been playing with his air soft buddies for quite some time now, even if he wants too, he can't. Why? because our help is currently in a vacation right now, actually she was supposed to come back last Saturday but due to some unavoidable circumstances she has no choice but to extend her leave, but that deserves another post. Anyways, back to the air soft hobby of my husband, he has been surfing the net for some airsoft rifle and airsoft apparel which he can order or better yet he can copy for his military like uniform in his game, although he already has his own sniper gear he still wants to own another set, been trying to scout for the most reasonable priced gear in the web and hopefully he gets whatever he's in mind.

friday fillins

1. Why do we have to experience things that are really hurtful.
2. Eating chocolates and drinking lots of choco drink while blogging are now habits.
3. I have so many things to be thankful for.
4. I had never heard the phrase "be wise and spend less" and it is really true.
5. I smile with my heart the way I always do.
6. How was I to know when no one dared telling me
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to watching a concert for a cause, tomorrow my plans include taking the little kiddo to her pedia for booster shot and Sunday, I want to eat and bum the whole day at my folk's house.

Stealed

Sunday Stealing: The Meme About Blogging

1. How long have you been blogging? I started blogging October of 2005, basically to have an online diary of our wedding preparation.

2. Any advice to beginners? To write what's on your mind, never mind what other people say, it is your blog, so your personality must prevail

3. What are the good things blogging has brought to your life? To start off, It widen my knowledge in so many things, reading once online journal opens my mind to several things. It helped me understand this and that. I gained overwhelming friends online. And yes, It has brought so many material things in me ;p

4. What would you consider the pitfalls? I guess for me is the time spend so long in front of my computer rather than playing with my child and having some deep chit chat with the husband. And yes, my social life suffered too!

5. Tell us about your blog name. Ever think of changing it? If so, to what? Why? My first blog name is Buhaynikathy then BuhayMisisnikathy then it hit the domain buhaymisis. basically because it deals with my life as a newly wed and struggles as a domesticated lady. My second blog is Kathycot.com derived from my childhood nick name.

6. Knowing what you know now, was starting a blog a good thing for you? Why or why not? For me it has brought a lot of good things, It widens my vocabulary, it helped my monetary struggles and it made me able to do things that I didn't even imagine myself doing, like being online at 2 in the morning! It is in fact addicting.

7. How do you think blogging, bloggers, or the blogosphere has changed since you started? I started out with an innocent mind just pouring out thoughts and emotions and rants, until I discover the joys of the so called blog monetizing early last year, that makes me almost two years in the serious business.

8. Ultimately, what would you like your blog to accomplish for you or others? I want my blogs to be printed in a book format thing soon.

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is it for me?

I'm considering of getting another online degree if you know, I'll be given this once in a lifetime chance. Being a stay at home wife and mother means hard work and staying in our home for almost 24/7. I had to deal with that, because my hubby and daughter expects so much from me, from taking care of them, to cooking for them, cleaning the house and yes, being with them throughout the whole day especially with my toddler who has no nanny for some two months now. The only thing that can keep me up to date with my friends is the online way, I'm such a lucky mommy and wife to have this privelege, at least during my rest and not so busy days, I can blog and write and yes, get in touch with my friends. Actually, almost everyday, my closest and some online buddies are still connected even if we are not frequently seing each other. Anyways, back to the school thing, have you heard about the Capella University offerings for this online schooling? well, they are in fact one of the few accredited institution in the US to offer this kind of special course programs to those who wanted to continue or take up another degree, through online studying.

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layer 7

Here's my layer 7 of the meme I snagged from EM

LAYER 7: Now tell…
* Name a drug you’ve taken illegally: shhhhhh! lol
* Name a person you could trust with my life: Amiel
* Name a favorite CD that you own: Spice Girls
* Number of piercings: My ears
* Number of tattoos: None
* Number of times my name has appeared in the newspaper: school newspaper? a lot!
* Name a past experience that you regret: oh men.. secret! lol

sunday stealing

Sunday Stealing: The Aging Meme

At a certain age women should: Get marry and have a happy family life

At a certain age men should: Get marry, stop sleezing around and provide well for his family.

When I was a kid I thought I would: Be a flight stewardess or a beauty queen :)

Now that I am older I wish: To live abroad together with my family

You know you are too old to party when: My head aches from the loud blasting of the speakers

You know you are too young to retire when: I have no idea

When I was in high school I listened to the music of: No Doubt, Spice Girls and All Saints!

Nowadays I find I like the music of: anything slow jam

On my last birthday I: was able to swim till I dropped!

On my next birthday I want to: have a quick trip abroad!

The best birthday present I ever got was: my daughter :)

The first time I felt grown up was: When I grew taller that everyone else in my class!

The last time I felt like a kid was: Yesterday, I played with my kiddo, dressing up her Dora dolls!

When I read CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL it changed my life.

Last year was: the year I became a mom :)

Next year I hope: to have a better life :)

Offshore Banking

Have you heard about investing in the famous Offshore Company Incorporation? To be honest, I am also a newbie when it comes to the banking system. I am not so aware of the other types of banking besides savings, check, time deposits among the simplest form of it. But while I was doing a review on my sister's research on her accounting subject, I happened to pas by this Offshore thing. Of course I was caught blank minded! It was so new to me, that is why it took me a while before I continue doing the review. But the curious me decided to learn more about this banking way, thank heavens for the internet! by just typing the word that you need to know and hitting the search button I was send to the site of .asset-protection-international.com! It was actually complicated at first, especially if you know nothing about investing, assets and protections of it all combine. But it didn't took me long to understand the gist of everything there. Basically, they cover for companies when it comes to assets protection.

WW: Saving Up

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