5 for Wednesday

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button by you.

1. Do you like garlic in food?  :: yes! so much!
2. Do you have any favorite food brands you always look for?  :: nope, not that particular
3. What food or foods seem to give your gas the worst?  :: sweet potatoes!
4. Would you like for menu items at restaurants to list calorie counts?  :: nope.. kill joy! hahaha
5. If you were lost in the woods of your area, what plants would you know to use as food?  :: mango leaves!

degree online

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with so many available opportunities with regards to studies today, there are parents who opt to have their kids home schooled. meaning, the kids wouldn’t have to go to school everyday. with home schooling or better known as online degree , students can study and learn all the things that can be learn in school right at the comfort of their own home. well this kind of learning way is being used by child celebrities wherein because of their hectic schedules, going to school is not in the list, thus enrolling them in a home school learning. there are numbers of schools offering this kind of learning, like the that enables students studies in a multimedia way, they are enrolled in an online class where they can have their class interaction together with the other students and their assigned teachers, but without going to a real school. homeschooling online is one of the best alternative study for the special children too, making it possible for them to attend and learn. Something that Capella University is known for.

This blog post is based on the information provided by blogitive.com

joke daw

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my niece Stephanie is spending her weekend with us…last night, while we were having some chitchat and jokes every now and then, she just let herself in and said…
stephanie : joke! meron ako joke!
jonah,me,amiel : sige, ano joke mo? go..
stephanie : anong tao ang lumilipad at may pakpak?
jonah: superman? (hello, pakpak?!)
me: manananggal?!
stephanie: hindi, mali!
amiel: sirit! ano?
stephanie: eh di BUTTERFLY!
us: ano!? pano naging butterfly?!?!
stephanie: hahahahahaha… kaya nga joke eh! hahahahahaha…
us: bugbugin na toh!!! butterfly pala ha!!!!
have a happy weekend everyone! :) hope you had your share of laugh times too! :)

WW: Happy

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Happy Birthday sweet pea! :D

more WW entries here

Luxurious Vacation

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During this peak season a lot of hotels and resort villas are already fully booked on summer, a lot of people have already made their reservations maybe a few months back just to get sure that they’ll be able to get a spot on a luxurious hotels and resorts like Cancun Luxury Resort , thus, making it such a hassle for those who wants to get a room because you’ll definitely fall on the waiting list. good if someone has canceled his or her reservation. now this story is a common scene on most countries, but do you know in Cancun, there are website groups that enable a person or a tourist to get a room for a short or long stay without the hassle of waiting and spending the entire day waiting to get a room. now, worry no more! this group can provide a just as simple as clicking your computer and having yourself get booked! all you need to do is just inquire at their site and choose the place you want to stay at and they will be the one to settle things for you! great isn’t? not only that! this site also is available 24/7 whole year round, so it can also be a great help for those urgent business trips and sudden travel calls, just have them be the one to take care of your hotel accommodation and have yourself be at ease check out www.karismahotels.com and see for yourself the vacation you’ve been dreaming of!


Mirror Project 1

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I finally have tht guts to post my mirror project (which is only viewable by my flickr friend contacts). But I finally decided to post it here and the mineral make ups that I use :D

day 1 - after by you.day 1

the anti-losyang campaign! bwahahahaha ;)

  • Concealer : Sunlight
  • Foundation : Light in Semi Matte
  • Blush : Chit Chat
  • Lip Gloss : L’Occitane
  • Eye liner : in black
  • Brow liner : in dark brown
  • Finishing Powder : Finishing Dust

Comfort Foods

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Here are the snaps of the foods we pigged out for the triple celebration of my daughter, mom’s birthday and farewell party to my dad… well, nothing fancy, don’t expect those intricately cooked dishes alright? :D

calamari by you.
Calamari
crispy pata by you.
Crispy Pata
camaron rebusado by you.
camaron rebusado

beef teriyaki by you.

Beef teriyaki

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chopseuy

beef with broccoli by you.

beef broccoli

the patio she like

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It’s Sunday and I am here working, er, not exactly working, my mom asked me to search for some patio furniture online, but she specifically want  to see designs of those patio umbrellas ,not that there’s a patio in my parents house, its more of a terrace that is. So anyways, my mom just want to add some wood type of bench and some other mini stuffs as decoration for the house’s terrace. You see, it has been years since we redecorate my parents house and now she just want to spice it up a bit before my dad comes home again. So there, I would be checking out a lot of furniture shops online and see if there is something that would caught my mom’s heart. And hopefully the good old carpenter would be able to copy the design or see if my budget can fit me to buy one of my mom’s desired wicker furniture from todaysswimandpatio.com site. You see, my mom is a type of person that when she likes something, she will always find ways to get it, by hook or by crook. Most of the time she does it herself, but this time, after seing it from somewhere and heard that it is available online, she immediately asks me and do the search for her!

Year of the Ox - lucky?!

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Happy Chinese New Year! So do you want to know if this year is lucky for you or not?! you can see here for your horoscope according to your signs!

Since I am a Rooster, let me share this with you:

Rooster Overview

Get ready for an outstanding year. Aside from the Snake, the Rooster has the best prospects in the year of the Ox. This is the kind of year you have been waiting for, as everything seems to go your way. You have been diligently working towards some long term goals that finally come together this year. Your relations are felt at new levels, as you find a sense of satisfaction that you may not have experienced in a long time. Things you may have thought not possible will become a reality for you in this positive year.

Rooster Rating

72% (10 favorable and 2 neutral months)

Rooster Career

Determination and diligence are two key aspects that put the Rooster over the top this year. 2009 is a year that you should promote yourself: Your ideas and your talents will be highly regarded and you will be recognized for past and present efforts. Give it your best this year and seize any opportunity that presents itself. This year will certainly be a landmark for years to come, as you will remember it as one of your most productive times in your life.

Rooster Relationships

Domestic matters will fare well for the Rooster this year. You will find comfort in the support and encouragement of family members and friends alike. Seek advice from your seniors, as they may provide information that opens doors to areas that are not known. The social life for the Rooster is a busy schedule. You will enjoy the company of others in many social functions and parties. Romance is highly favorable for the unattached Rooster, so flaunt your feathers.

Rooster Health

Health issues are minor for the Rooster this year. Though exercise and diet are not an issue, you may have a problem maintaining the discipline of a steady routine. Take the time to get the exercise you need and everything should work out fine for you. Being somewhat of a risk taker, you may want to try something new that holds your interests. Consider surfing or parasailing to indulge your fancy.

Rooster Wealth

This a great year financially for the Rooster. If you have any available funds, you may want to reinvest it in your work. This could prove to be highly favorable and you will reap the benefits in your return. One key issue is your spending habits. Make sure you don’t spend the money before it is in the bank or this could pose a problem with your budget. Receive professional advice for any large investments in areas that you are unfamiliar.

It’s her birthday!

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Yep, today is my daughter’s birthday :D

a12 by you.

Happy 2nd Birthday Olin Rei! we love you! :D

3x Thursday

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1. Do you have any hobbies? If so, what are they? If not, what do you do with your down time? I do blog,I read a lot and love to cook
2. What do you like to do for fun? If budget is ok, I love to travel, that is why you’ll always see me calling those toll free numbers of places to visit
3. Do you go out much? Where do you like to go? What kinds of things do you like to do? Not really. We do go out on weekends though.

Wrap Up

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In the past week, have you made or gone to any appointments?
+ Yes I did

If so, what were they?
+ Regarding the retailing of certain pills like Lipovox

Do you generally live on schedule or are you more of a walk-in type of person?
+ I schedule as much as possible, that’s what my planner for

If you make an appointment do you try to show up early, on time or fashionably late?
+ I try to come early, but most of the time, just in time.

thanks yen!

Eye candies

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I’m currently hook on window shopping for a new bag.. and here are my latest eye candies…

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COACH HERITAGE STRIPE ZIP SATCHEL

  • Inside zip pocket
  • Cellphone/multifunction pockets
  • Two exterior pockets with magnetic snap closure
  • Zip-top closure
  • Coated signature print fabric with leather trim
  • Fabric lining
  • 18″ straps
  • 7″ drop
  • 12 (L) x 7 3/4 (H) x 6 1/2 (W)
  • roughly $300                                           or this one….
  • TATTERSALL GRAFFITI SMALL DOMED SATCHEL

  • Inside zip pocket
  • Cellphone/multifunction pockets
  • One exterior pocket with turnlock closure
  • One exterior open pocket
  • Zip-top closure
  • Coated tattersall fabric with metallic leather trim
  • Fabric lining
  • 10 1/2″ straps
  • 5″ drop
  • 9 3/4 (L) x 6 1/4 (H) x 4 1/4 (W)
  • almost same price with the Heritage
  • Weekenders -part 1- roast beef plate

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    Some snaps of our not so typical Sunday bonding :D

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    Arrived at Tagaytay late afternoon, just in time for snack/pre dinner, we headed straight to Pancake House, because it has been days that I’ve been craving for pancakes and mocha shake!

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    And so we ordered, Roast Beef plate for  Amiel and 2 pieces blueberry pancakes for me -bottomless iced tea for him and choco milk shake for me (mocha shake is not available,demet)

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    While waiting for our foods to be serve, the waiter gladly handed Olin a piece of activity sheet and some crayons too… he sensed that Olin can throw a tantrum at any time :D and those things kept her occupied for good ‘ol 45 minutes or so!

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    While I, on the other hand, took snaps of almost everything! total cam whore! boo.

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    Now here’s our food… sorry for the uber blurry shot.. Amiel is about to get mad with all the snap shots I’m taking, I wasn’t able to adjust clearly my camera with his food.

    roast beef plate

    And here is my bitin pancakes! It is now bitin for me, I used to be fully busog with 2 pieces before, but now it’s not enough! argh. Did they resize it or what!?

    blueberry pancakes

    Anyways, will post the second part where we stayed and visit the newly rised Robinson’s place, where we let Olin run as long as she wants!

    Birthday Gifts - part 2

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    Thursday, January 22, we received a parcel from LBC containing birthday presents for Olin from mare’ng Litzie! You made my daugther’s day — seeing new Dora stuff can truly make her the happiest on earth!

    Of course I had to snap some shots too :D

    Thanks Tita Litzie

    Very cute Dora wallet and magical tumbler :D

    posing for tita litzie

    She likes it so! ayaw nyang hahawakan mo she’ll say “Olin wallet yan!”

    morning surprise! by you.

    The lucky celebrant who keeps on receiving gifts even her birthday is a few more days away!

    birthday gifts - 1st part

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    Dear daughter and mom’s birthday is just a few days away, since my dad will be going back to work a day before Olin’s natal day, we decided to have a family dinner with our relatives. Though the original plan was to eat at a buffet restaurant, the last minute we had to cancel because one of the kids are not feeling well, so we just opted for a take out at the nearby restaurant, we may not enjoy a nice restaurant ambiance, but the company and the foods were the best! - and it deserves a separate post ;)

    But for now, as my  blog post title say - gifts part 1.. then here are the gifts my darling daughter from her cousins, something they bought from their own money and wrapped with love and effort! I sooo love them - for loving my daughter just like their sister! :D

    ianna's and stephanie's gift

    We were surprise to see this very huge wrapped gift -made of manila paper and doodled with flowers by the cousins :D

    sisters

    A photo before they hand Olin their gift — they actually saved for it! :D

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    Olin super excited with her huge present!

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    Yes! super cute chair :D she immediately sits on it, see photos below

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    Wait, there’s another one!

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    And she was so surprised to see what’s inside!

    advance gift by you.

    Wow! Dora ‘islipers’!

    3x Thursday

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    1. How do you go about looking for a job (websites, papers, etc)?
    >>> My first job - I got invited by a friend, it lasted for about a year. Second job - I applied for it, lasted for about 9 months, third job -  I was referred, and I stayed there for 4 years!

    2. At what point do you start looking for jobs? Before you need to find a new one, or when you are made to?>>>I started right after I graduated in College

    3. Do you have any requirements when you take a job? If so, what are they?
    >>>I guess the compensation and benefits matters most to me now

    want to diet

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    I have been thinking lately if I would go for those diet pills or drugs that are being sold in the market today,having been known to suppress ones appetite, I am one hell of an intrigue lady here. I mean, c’mon everyone wants to get back to their before pregnancy body, right, and I am one of those many mommies hoping that one day, the before waistline measurement would come back. But you see, being so busy and lazy forbids me not to get the right work out exercise I should have, thus inquiring for such diet pills is something I do for now. Who knows, I might get the body I want after some number of tablets.But of course, there are ways to do things naturally, just like exercising! I mean, if you have the means to buy those exercise machines like treadmill and a pedal exerciser, why not! It is an investment as time goes by, investing in your good health that is. And yes of course, in the end, you’ll feel good and look good too!

    de-stress!

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    I saw this post/tips from Yen.. it was so nice, I thought of sharing it with you.. thanks Mare!

    With so many things going on around us, stress and problems always finds way to bug us.. and to help us accepting things and relaxing a bit.. here’s some tips:

    1. Pray
    2. Go to bed on time.
    3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
    4. Say No to projects that won’t fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental    health.
    5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
    6. Simplify and unclutter your life.
    7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough,    two are often too many.)
    8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
    9. Pace yourself.  Spread out big changes and difficult    projects over time; don’t lump the hard things all together.
    10. Take one day at a time.
    11. Separate worries from concerns.  If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and  let go of the anxiety.   If you can’t do anything about a situation, forget it.
    12. Live within your budget; don’t use credit cards for ordinary purchases.
    13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.
    14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut).  This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.
    15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.
    16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
    17. Get enough rest.
    18. Eat right.
    19. Get organized so everything has its place.
    20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.
    21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.
    22. Every day, find time to be alone.
    23. Having problems?  Talk to God on the spot.  Try to nip small problems in the bud.  Don’t wait until it’s time to go to bed to try and pray.
    24. Make friends with Godly people.
    25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
    26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good “Thank you Jesus.”
    27. Laugh.
    28. Laugh some more!
    29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.
    30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).
    31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most.
    32. Sit on your ego.
    33. Talk less; listen more.
    34. Slow down.
    35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe
    36. Every night before bed, think of one thing you’re grateful for that you’ve never been grateful for before.  GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU.  “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31)

    Food choices

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    Snack-ables

    1. Do you snack? On what times? What do you snack on?   — chips or nuts or breads
    2. Healthy or Junk foods?   — both
    3. I tend to snack on sugar-loaded drinks – do you? If so what?   — yes, coke!
    4. Do you take coffee in the afternoon?  — nope
    5. What do you munch on all the time?  — chocolates

    Fear Factor:
    Are you willing to cook for snacks/merienda? Why or why not?  — yes, if there is time

    Tell Me:
    Give me one snack you can eat everyday for the rest of your life. — french fries!