There are weekends that you want to spend alone.
All you want is the quietness and solace of your own home and small family.

That was exactly what we did last weekend.
We made excuses so as not to join the clan's get together.

We missed a trip to this beach.
It isn't something to look forward to, so we didn't really miss anything big.

We had a great time in our own little place.

Happy Weekend Everyone!

share book drive tag with a cause.

My other newest twitter and EC buddy, MAI tagged me with this worthy meme. It's very rare that we see worthy memes and I'm thankful she tagged me into this. I am inviting all my plurkbuddies to join us and share in this fun book drive tag.

Then, I realized, Mich tagged me too, so thanks mich!

You have done countless of tags and memes that somehow helped you increase your traffic. This time please join me in this tag, you will not only increase your traffic but you will be able to help put smiles on kids faces by spreading the word about Kids Ahoy Share-a-book-drive.

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RULES:
1. Add your blog/s to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs. It’s okay if you only post this in one blog as long as you answer them.
2. Get back to Me {architect} and I’ll add your blogs to the master’s list ! Note that you are not ALLOWED to change the link here.
3. Copy from Start to End.
4. Tag as many friends online you know. But you don’t need to be taged in order to join.

Participants: sweetprettynaughty, abbi, blogsilog, mommiespace, Napaboaniya, sassywham, eds, yen, christine, megamom, vannie, Mhay, lilet, Swept Away, The Scrapaholic Me, Love. Happiness. Us., Official Chosen Fate, Mind Bubbles, YOUR SITE/S

Dear family, friends, fellow reading advocates, parents and kid-lovers here and abroad!

Got CHILDREN'S Books?
Want to share-a-book with Kids Ahoy?
Want to give an early Christmas gift that many kids can enjoy and benefit from?
Visit our Amazon.com BookWishes list for ideas

or ask us how you can help:
(Philippines) kidsahoy@yahoo.com / 0920-9251891 / (02) 4737896
(US) 949-3407190

Check out our blog post re Educators Top 100 Childrens Books: Whats your child's favorite book? http://kidsahoy.multiply.com/journal/item/97/

For the other MOMMIES out there who earns a lot mooolah on their blogging. You can donate by clicking on the amazon wishlist. Most books in the wishlist are priced less than $3. Or just send your kids pre-loved books. Leave a comment HERE so we can contact you how you can help.

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what caller IDs can't do.

This website is the coolest I've seen today: AnnoyingCallers.com. After all the harassments from persistent telemarketers and sometimes prank callers, here is a website which allows people to easily find and share information about phone numbers used by these annoying callers. I just had a couple this morning and the ring woke me up and hubby. It was too early and of course, you'd pick up the phone knowing it might be an emergency call from relatives or friends but it's not! No matter how much I tell the telemarketer on the other line, he won't stop. I hate slamming the phone when the other end is still speaking, that is just disrespectful. But, I was on the verge on doing that this morning because he was the most persistent telemarketer I have encountered.

Anyways, going back to this awesome website, all you have to do is go to the website for user-submitted reports on any phone number that has been troubling you. Find out who and why these people may be calling you and probably know where they got your number.

Happy Birthday Diane!

I've been twitting for quite some time now and DIANE has been one of my newest twitter friends. It's her birthday today and she has a contest! I'd like to win some of her paypal prizes yey! So I am joining the contest. Come join us, it's very easy. Again, Happy Birthday Diane!

Here are the Prizes: $10 paypal money for the first winner and $5 for the second. I will also pick 4 people to win my 12 scrapbooking magazines( this is already used magazines).

So here are the mechanics of my contest:

1. Blog about this contest and put all my blogs on your post.

A Handful of Surprises

My Paper Scraps

I Am a Nikon Girl

Digitally Diane

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

2. Comment here if you are finished posting on your blog. You can increase the chances of winning by posting this contest on all of your blogs. 1 entry per blog.

3. Deadline will be on September 2, 2008, 12 pm(Philippine time). The contest will run for 5 days.

So go and post this contest and win!!!

Saturday 9: Happy Labor Day Meme

1. What are you doing special this weekend for Labor Day?
>>>Hmmm, I just cooked a long list of sumptous meals that would last till Monday hee.

2. What was your best vacation this past summer?
>>>N-O-N-E. It was a boring Summer, but I got 4 designer purses (LOL!) which made it extra special.

3. Did you do anything special for the 4th of July?
>>>We just moved in to our new place and watch the fireworks from our window, pathetic!

4. What did you do special for Memorial Day?
>>>I can't quite remember, honestly.

5. How was the weather? Tell us where you live and how the weather was as compared to summers past.
>>>Oh this is my 1st Summer in this quiet suburban city in the east coast, I used to live in the Philippines. I'm used to the tropical weather there but the heat is so much different as it is Humid. I'd rather stay on a home or establishment with centralized aircon all day and night. I can't stand the heat outside.

6. Did you discover a new favorite summer drink?
>>>Iced Coffee.

7. Did you enjoy this summer’s Olympics?
>>>Not much because of the fake issues.

8. I am from New England (Rhode Island). Lobster rules supreme in the summer. Is lobster part of your summer ritual?
>>>Not really but I love to match the beach with grilled seafoods. yum!

9. What was the best single day of your summer?
>>>The day I got my best designer purse lol!

Join us HERE.

the city of lights.

When we went to Las Vegas last year, we missed out on visiting the Madame Tussauds wax museum. We were there only for less than 2 days so we had to make the most out of our schedule. We did not join any Las Vegas tours as my Aunt lives there and she did the touring with her daughter, Yna. I had the best time in Las Vegas but it would have been better if hubby was with me and my son to enjoy the lights, the shows and the people. This year we are planning for a west coast trip and I am so looking forward to going back to Las Vegas. This time with hubby. So everything will be new to me because I get to experience Las Vegas with a partner this time. One of the things that I want us to watch is the Dancing Waters in Bellagio, it always gives me shivers every time I recall how good the show was. Anyways, I need to cut this short and sign up with trusted tours newsletter for more online travel guides. Oh and by the way, you might want to sign up too and have a chance to win a $150 Magellan’s Gift Certificate - Offer ends August 31st, 2008.

Friday Five #2

1. What was the last song that stuck in your brain and wouldn’t go away?
>>>Nursery Rhymes that I last sing with my son.

2. What’s something that sticks around long after you wish it would leave?
>>>Hmmm fats, flabs and more fats.

3. To what use did you put your last sticky note?
>>>In the oven top, to remind hubby that he needs to fix something at home.

4. When did you last have Pixy Stix?
>>>Last Tuesday with my son. I love all fruity-flavored candies.

5. What is something you are a stickler for?
>>>Cleanliness and Commitment.

Friday Fillins #2

When I'm sick I'm crave for soupy meals.
When I take a walk, I think about my life, in general.
Money can't buy happiness but it can buy my designer bags LOL!.
Cotton makes me clean and leather makes me high!
The strangest person/character I've had lewd thoughts about was a stalker!
My favorite color these days is white because I find the color very classy.
And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to winning an auction hee! tomorrow my plans include malling and Sunday, I want to laze all day in the bed!

Music Inclination.

My son seems to be very interested in the Arts and Music. He has been showing signs of interests on this field. I was surprised to find out that he can recognize songs or sounds even if he only hears the 1st beat. Isn't that amazing? I think I should check on Amadeus Home Music School if they acceptn toddlers.

hump day!

Thursday has always been my hump day.
I always try to clean up my to do list before the week ends.

To start my ball rolling, here are my to dos for today:

1. Pay bills online.
2. Check on my auctions at ebay.
3. Clean up my blogging tasks.
4. Make a personal entry about our day out last Tuesday.
5. Check on my university grade.

Hope we all have a worthy hump day today.

Wordless Wednesday #14

How much fat did I eat this day?
Gosh, all my dieting rebounded toink!
Will I not eat a single food tomorrow just to compensate the carbo and fats I had today...

tsk tsk.

Anyways, Happy Wordless Wednesday to everyone!

Weekend Snapshot #15

His mom is a make-up artist.

His dad is a natural painter. He uses oil pastel on canvass.

His dad's 1st gift to his mom is a painting of a mother and child.

His dad uses fingers to paint.

My son is in love with the arts at age 3.

He would buy more art materials over toys these days.

That wall will be his room's art wall.

It's a work in progress, will update you more on this.

Happy Monday everyone!

Friday Five #1

What’s something really, really stupid you’ve done that could easily have resulted in your own death?
>>>I am not on that level stupidness yet so NONE is my answer hee.

What makes you feel stupid?
>>>When I am ignorant of a certain topic being talked about in a conversation that I am in.

What’s something that’s stupid in a very smart way?
>>>Keep bidding on ebay and then you won the bid, only to find out you've maxed out your cards and your paypal is zero balance. Hehehe there's always your husband's plastic cards you can use. In a way, you'd be saved from the bill as it sometimes end up him paying for your purchases lol!

What’s an example of a stupid idea working out in a way that solved a problem?
>>Breaking rules!

There is apparently a brand of packaged popcorn called Smartfood. What might be found in the package labeled Stupidfood?
>>>Popped popcorn with reheating bag and cheese powder mix.

for her navel.

The moment I saw that butterfly studded navel ring, I thought of my friend, Val. I wouldn't forget the time she got her navel pierced as Mia and I watched her shrieked in pain. Although, you would see the delight on his face whe she saw her navel ring. I may be totally against tattoos and won't have them in my lifetime but with piercings, I think I might give it a try. Where? Probably in the navel too. I would ONLY sport a 5-petal flower body jewelry, when I finally have the guts for a navel piercing.

Friday Fillins #1

1. Dancing to the tune of unwritten while cooking breakfast makes me up and about.
2. The last time I drove I nearly hit the gutter.
3. When I drive I don't look at the side mirrors lol!
4. I saw our neighbor standing outside our patio.
5. Give me a break, give me a break, give me A BREAK!
6. Next week I am looking forward to paying bills ayayay!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to sleeping early, tomorrow my plans include blogging personal updates and Sunday, I want to SKIP THE BEACH gathering and would rather watch some good las vegas shows!

glad to have kept them.

Now the O.C. in me is just paying off. When we moved, I kept all moving boxes in our storage room. Despite hubby's hesitation, I knocked them off and kept them in place, flattened and neat. Yesterday, hubby needs some for our son's old clothes and toys, he's going to donate them to the nearest trift store. I proudly took 3 of the moving boxes from the storage room.

Yay! It's one of the wifey victorious moments when you tell your husband: "I told you so". Hee! I love it when that happens.

TGIF! not...

I have been slacking off with my blogging to dos. I guess I have reached the point that I get all tired with juggling chores and blogging tasks not to mention the endless requests from the 2 boys in my life, hubby and our toddler. One of the things that hubby wants me to research in between household chores, blogging and school are air tools. He needed it for some home projects. Oh well, I guess I should start now before my blogging to dos get all piled up again. sigh.

skin fetish.

I don't know with you but for me, the very 1st thing that I look into a person's physical appearance is their skin. Maybe because I am a make-up artist and have touched several faces that is why I have been very critical on a person's face skin. I find it so disappointing when I see some pretty face all covered up with pimples and worst acne. I wonder why their mothers haven't brought them to a dermatologist for an acne cure. However, people I know who has serious problems on acne said that no matter how they care for their skin, these zits just keep popping out of nowhere. Must be their genes, don't you think?

love for the arts

At a very young age of 3, my son seems to be showing interest on the arts. Whenever we bring him out to a toy store, he would choose art materials over real toys. At home, he has tons of crayons, pentel pens, wonder colors, fingerpaints and other arts what-nots. When he sees some colorful art materials on the tv, he would bugged me and his dad to get him one. In fact, lately he wants us to get him an airbrush! Do you think it's too early for him to be using those?

3X Thursday #1

1. What are your favorite colors?
>>>all shades of purple on all stuff.
>>>bright colors, white and earth colors on shirt
>>>shades of yellow and brown and blues at home

2. What is your favorite kind of clothing to wear? Why? What's your least favorite?
>>>Jeans. I can go from casual to formal.
>>>Least favorite is probably a mini skirt.

3. Do you like to take showers or baths? Why/why not?
>>>Yes, it relaxes me.

Oh and before I forgot, I am just giddy to inform you that we are checking on some cheap disney world tickets for my son's 4th birthday celebration! yey can't wait!

TMA #2 Big Dogs or Little Dogs.

Well, I have had both. A labrador and a toy poodle. Let me say that, although I wanted to keep both, having a big dog is too much maintenance for me. And also, they could get too expensive to rear. I love my poodle and while we do not have our own house with a big lawn, I could settle with a lap dog for that matter . :D

That's My Answer!

can't wait for labor day sale.

I spent the rest of my day today with another worthless online window shopping for my perfect birthday bag as gift for myself. I can be very O.C. on what to get and when I want something (so badly), I couldn't sleep and eat just by thinking about it. I should have it 'right at the moment' I saw it. Tsk tsk bad bad. Anyways, I also did some online window shopping for my toddler and I was meaning to get him these swing sets but our open backyard is also being shared by 3 more other tenants.

If I buy this, do you think our backyard will end up to be the townhome community's official playground?

school girl ME.

I really missed my ex-colleagues. But, what I truly missed about going to that office and being with my closest officemates was our endless parties. The parties organized by the committees were always themed. And they would always come up with unique ideas and themes. I spent the funnest parties in my life with my ex-colleagues. The last party I attended was themed 'back to gradeschool'. I sported this weird school girl costume that I looked like a retarded kiddo with pigtails and a lolly hee. Should I have seen these school girl costumes, I swear I could have purchased this particular (see photo) school girl costume and could have even won the best in costume award. Sigh.

Wordless Wednesday #13

I just had to let my 2 friends posed with the birds on our trip to Cebu 2 years ago.
It was such a funny experience as they were trying to catch the birds.

Obviously, they won't be able to catch them especially when they were laughing so loud.

I miss both of them.

This is for you val & mia.

Happy WW everyone!

my favorite things in random.

1. food: I love sinigang, tomato-based pasta, pizza and chips. (DITTO, alpha hee!)

2. movie: Pretty Woman, Love Affair, My Big Fat Greek Wedding and too many to mention.

3. song: Jazz, mostly.

4. color: Shades of purple.

5. outdoor activity: Beach Bumming! Scubadiving.

6. season: Autumn.

7. book: Used to be Sidney Sheldon Series. All time favorite is: Hope for the Flowers.

8. store: Forever 21, Aerie, Walmart, Target.

9. car: Rav4, a pink one.

10. animal: My toy poodle, daeryl.

snagged from ALPHA.

help for the small people.

Have you seen this high chair power called Stokke Tripp Trapp?

Well, should I have seen this before when we were in a search for the perfect high chair for my toddler, we could have gotten this. What's nice about this is it can support up to 300 pounds. So, even if your kiddos do not use this anymore, you use it as an adjustable seat of footrest. In order to be seated by adults, all you have to do is remove the footrest and adjust the seat for proper positioning. Also, you can choose as many cushion designs that suit your taste. Check it out now.

monday snag.

I'm feeling a little lazy today. Too bad as it's just the start of the week and I shouldn't be this grumpy. Anyhoo, to start pumping off my week here's a Monday snag from AGGIE.

WHICH IS BETTER for you?

1. Lips or eyes → Eyes.
2. Shorter or taller → Taller
3. Romantic or spontaneous? → Romantic.
4. Nice stomach or arms → Nice arms.
5. Hook-up or relationship? → Serious Relationship
6. Trouble maker or hesitant? -> Hesitant.

HAVE YOU EVER:

7. Drank bubbles? → Yea.
8. Lost glasses/contacts? → Both.
9. Ran away from home? → Nope.
10. Broken someones heart → I think so.
11. Been arrested → Nope.
12. Cried when someone died? - Of course!

not an investor.

When it comes to investments, I am not really the kind who would jump into one. I'd prefer my money kept in the simple savings account or in my wallet (hee). Although I welcome them especially if these advices are coming from my mom, mothers know best right? So when she showed to me this low risk investing by Diamond Bay Investments, I see the need to check on it. They produce a high margin of return with a low margin of risk and a guarantted 12% return rate on high yield first trust deeds and hard money lending systems. Really a good way to save for our retirement. Now, I need to show this to hubby and see what he thinks. If you know anything about this, please let me know.

digital prints.

I am currently helping out a friend getting married this December. She made me in-charged of her giveaways. Since I am having a lazy Monday, I thought of surfing where to get Digital Printing for her wedding give aways labels. I chanced upon Label World and looks like I found the best deal online. I just need to get my friend's approval and we're all set to order.

Manic Monday #1

Is there something you’ve dreamed of doing for a long time? Why haven’t you done it?
>>>Oh Yes, travel to Europe. Well budget and time do not permit me from going, soon, I hope.

If you could make any fictional character come to life, which one would it be?
>>>Becky Bloomwood of the shopaholic series, oh my life is perfect!

If you could have a $10,000 shopping spree to one store, which store would it be and how long would it take you to spend the $10,000?
>>>JC Penney, because it has everything I need and also the JC Penney here has Sephora in it whee!

Name three things you wanted as a child but never got:
1.) join Ang TV, sagala and other little miss contests (LOL!)
2.) a new set of match dolls and barbie playhouse.
3.) chips as much as I want.

Happy Monday, I hope your Monday is not as manic as mine.

Weekend Snapshot #14

Four Years Ago.
Newly Married.
One Long Weekend.
We hit the Negros Road.
With good friends.
What fun it was.
I surely miss good times.

Saturday Social

Today's Saturday Social Question:
Do you plan on Watching the Olympics?

My Answer:
I would LOVE to watch the Olympics live, really. But of course budget and schedule won't permit me. I missed the Grand opening because I have been very busy and I only watch our local shows. But I won't definitely miss the Grand Closing for the world especially since there are rumors, David Beckham will be there because the torch will be handed to the person where the next Olympics will be held and the next Olympics will be held in London. So, is this true? Let's find out on the closing =)

Wordless Wednesday #12

This was taken in Santa Monica beach, CA.
I instantly got insecured with this pretty girl because of her guts and confidence.
When asked how old she was, she was only 4!!!
brave girl, indeed...

golf handicap software

Have you heard about USGA golf handicap software? My Uncle who loves golf but ain't really good at it is just raving how good this Online golf handicap software is. It could be found at NetHandicap.com. It focuses on providing a Web based online golf service which connects golfers with clubs and enhancing the golf experience. You see my Uncle is a golfer and he gets most of his techniques on how to improve his game here. It also gives reviews on club community features. So, if you are a golfer, check out the site. Like what my Uncle said, it's totally worth your golfing time.

invisibility cloak.

Read this from PerezHilton.com and more from HERE. Apparently, Scientists say that an invisibility cloak is possible. What would you do with an invisibility cloak?

I only have 1 answer, I'd ride airplanes with that invi cloak so I would no longer have to pay high airfares to travel. Also, I don't need any visa whee! But then again, will that invi cloak bypass the gruelling xray machines?

What would you do with that cloak?

late for Samantha Saturday

1. What is your job and do you like it?
>>>I'm a SAHMmy, student and blogger, sometimes I do part-time make-up. Yea I love it to bits but when the kids are bigger or probably in gradeschool or highschool, I would love to resume my corporate or development career.
2. What to you do to unwind after work?
>>>Play with my son and Watch TFC hee.
3. Who have you known the longest of your friends?
>>>Josette/Joanne, she was my bestfriend since I was 3 years old.
4. Who do you go to for advice?
>>>Hubby, Bes, Mom and CJ most of the times.
5. Not counting your current relationship, how many times have you been in love?
>>>2x hahah!
6. What is you favorite snack food?
>>>Pizza.
7. What is the best meal you ate this week?
>>>I can't really recall as I am on a diet.
8. What to you is the most important factor in romantic attraction?
>>>Commitment and surprises.
9. What do you think is your worst habit?
>>>Perfectionist and being so detailed.

Questions Source: Saturday 9: Working in the Coalmines

Online Bubble

Monday's such a blurr to me.
It's such the beginning of the week and I'm already tired.

1. What's your favourite emoticon?
>>>Rolling on the floor and laughing out loud.
2. Do you use webspeak like lol, brb, etc. often when writing e-mails or instant messaging?
>>>Yea a lot!
3. Have you ever accidentally used an emoticon or webspeak inappropriately? (Ie. In work correspondence, school papers etc.)
>>>Nah! I'm careful on those.
4. What sorts of typing habits annoy you the most?
>>>None. Actually I typed heavy and noisy, most of my seatmates at work are annoyed of me LOL! (see I used LOL again!)
5. Do you ever catch yourself using words or phrases out loud that are usually reserved for instant messaging or e-mails?
>>>A lot of times yikes!

Questions source: Monday's A Bitch

Weekend Snapshot #13

This is a photo of my son who was only 2.5 years old at the NAIA airport during our departure in Manila 10 months ago. He wasn't aware that we're moving here for good and he won't be seeing his grannies and nanny on a daily basis anymore. I travelled with him all by myself and it was one of the i-thought-i-couldn't-do-it mommy moments.

He had only little time to adjust as he had no choice but to to adapt easily to his new environment. However, since last week, my mom has been calling us almost every night and my son started to miss them. All he wants is to pack up, ride a plane and visit them.

Soon baby, we will.

Happy WS everyone!

dreaming of a Festina Watch

Almost everyone close to me know how I am overly obsessed with the color purple. Also, I am a big fan of men's watches, or to be more specific big sports watches. In fact, you would find me sporting hubby's watches to his dismay hee. So when I saw that Festina watches has this in purple, I told myself I gotta have one for my 30th birthday. Now, I am really really confused on what to get, a Wii, an LV bag or this Festina watch, tell me?

friday tag.

Snagged from JOY.

1. Were you smiling when you woke up this morning?
~ Not really. But I was proud of myself for waking up early.

2. Which is more romantic: sunrise or sunset?
~ Sunset, no doubt.

3. Say a quick quote from a movie.
~ "Show me the Money!" ---Jerry Maguire

4. Would you die for someone?
~ Not sure.

5. Last song you heard?
~ Elmo's theme.

6. Last person you slept with?
~ half of my 6 hours of sleep with our son and the other half with hubby.

7. Like/love anyone right now?
~ YES which reminds me, that someone wanted me to review on futures trading.

8. If someone did like you, how should they let you know?
~ Politely.

9. How was your day?
~ It's just starting and so far so good.

10. Do you live near any of your friends?
~ No, waaahhh! That would be perfect if I do.

11. Are you scared of spiders?
~ Nope.

12. Do you have a piercing?
~ Yes both ears.

13. Where if any?
~ 1 per ear.

14. What color is your hair?
~ I forgot the name of the color hahah.

15. Do you believe in love?
~ Of Course.

Happy 888 again!

momhood moments.

I've been clearing off some numbers in my to do list. Although, I may never reach the bottom of it at least I cleared some. Here's a meme from MEL. The list seem to be long so I am tagging anyone else who read this that is not on this list hee. Happy Weekend!

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1. Copy and paste this tag from "Start Here" to "End Here". (don't forget the image)
2. Place your blog's name with your URL at the end of the tag. If you have more that one blog, please add them too! Just make sure that you post this tag in all of your blogs.
3. Tag 5 blogs that is not yet in this post (just to avoid duplications ^_^ )
4. This is the twist... Go to the 5 blogs that you tagged and comment on any of their posts. Why? So that search engines can crawl to your site. ^_^
5. Return to the MEL blog and leave a comment saying that you joined the tag together with the URL of the tag. I'll be checking on it and add you in the master list.

Momhood Moments Tags You List: (updated June 13, 2008 10:14pm GMT+8)1. Momhood Moments 2. Business Mars 3. Concealed Mind 4. http://www.ritzie.info/ 5. Personal Development Blog For Money 6. Vhiel's Corner 7. Anything and Everything in Between 8. Can of Thoughts 9. moms..... check nyo 10. Pinay dot US 11. My Blog Entry 12. Byaheng Pinay 13. The Sweet Life 14. A Mother's Journal 15. Welcome to my World 16. Thoughts of Mine 17. Pheandy's blog 18. stolen shots 19.veniz-great things come in small packages 20. Motherly Instinct 21. A Mother of Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow 22. Filipino love stories 23. A mom's note 24. Tasteful voyage 25.Pinaymama's Diary 26. My So Called Life 27. Straight from the Heart 28. Deranged Insanity 29. Aeirin Collections 30. FunFierceFabulous 31. Teacher's Corner 32. Hailey's Beats and Bits 33. Twerlermz Blog 34. Our Family Adventure! 35. Complex Life 36. .Bisdak's Footprints 37. Mummy Diaries 38. It Is Nap Time 39. Motherhood and All Its Adventures 40.Zook Light 41. Melinda Zook 42. Confessions of a (Not So) Domestic Diva 43. leaf in deforest 44. Tsinay…Between Cultures 45. Eds Mommylife 46. leaf in deforest 47. Love, in Real Lifetime 48. Lora’s Journal 49. My Life as Mama Jodi 50. Confessions of an Organized Mess 51. Threetimemommy.blogspot.com 52. Stinky John Jones 53. Hueandhysteria 54. Is 8 Enough? 55. Harmony In Motion 56. Mom Knows Everything 57. A Little Girl Talk 58. Celebrating Life (sultanazuleikha) 59. Juliana's Site 60. Jabber Jaws 61. Phoebe N Wyatt Diaries 62. The Callalily Space 63. MY LIFE 64.My Lovely Kids 65. Whiney Momma 66. Sejenak bersamaku 67. Crazy Mom W 4 Boys 68. It's a woman's world! 69. My Crazy Life With A Toddler 70. Two Lines On a Stick 71. Suka Suka 72. My Little Family 73. A "family - a journey of life 74. ::adinieliana:: 75. The Truth 76. http://hunnyishoney.blogspot.com/ 77. my untamed world 78. my uncensored life 79. meme me 80. i.mEl.dific 81. MIND BUBBLES 82. YOUR NEXT.

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4:30 am

Whoa! I am awake, typing those tasks away.
For straight 5 days, I have been up very early, one of my many goals in life. (babaw!)
You see, for the past 29 years of my life, I was an insomniac but I realized I am more productive in the wee hours of the morning rather than late at night. I end up surfing and chatting at night rather than doing what I really need to accomplish for that night.

I am just happy that I have been disciplined on this part. And yea, I don't sleep at past 11 anymore save for some unavoided circumstances.

Happy 888 and TGIF y'all!!!

It's gonna be a hump day for me!

boating supplies

I have a friend who is saving up for a boat and some boat supplies. He said, he has been eyeing this marine equipment from American Marine supply online store for several months now. I know for sure that once he had that dream boat and to die for marine gears, he's going to invite me and hubby to try it ourselves. Whenever he's with us, all he ever talks about is his love on boating. He even chose to have a house with a lake in the back of his house in order for him to be able to boat as often as he could. I just wish he saves enough soon so he'd get what he's been wishing for.

ALL ABOUT ME!

Thanks Aggie!
The object is to complete each of the following snippets. I have included the blank ones at the end of this post so they can easily be copied and pasted

Participants: Startin’ A New Life, Too / All Things Me / Because Life Is Fun / Feels Like Home / Mommy Talks / Aggie Shoots. Aggie Scraps / All Kinds of Me Stuff / The Salad Caper / Winding Creek Circle / InkBabyStudios / Living a Healthy Life / Vanity Kit / Stripe&Yellow / Em's Detour / Mind Bubbles / Something Purple / YOU

I am: Blogging.
I think: I should be sleeping.
I know: I am gaining weight despite the challenge.
I have: a lot of To dos, as always.
I wish: We get the biggest decision that would dictate our lives. Hee!
I hate: My neighbor. They drunk infront of my doorstep bad bad bad!
I miss: Philippines!
I fear: Poverty, Death and Big C!
I hear: The centralized aircon, I think it needs checking.
I smell: Lucky Me pancit canton.
I crave: nothing.
I search: for blogging tasks LOL!
I wonder: If we'll get what we have been wishing for.
I regret: Not maintaining my weight after I give birth.
I love: Blogging.
I ache: Facial and Massage.
I am not: a very disciplined person.
I believe: in God.
I dance: with my son all the time.
I sing: ABC every morning.
I cry: When I need to.
I fight: When I need to.
I win: When I am right.
I lose: When I'm too coward to admit my mistakes.
I never: Thought Life here is not what I think it is.
I always: look for cheap vegas hotels in preparation for our holidays vacay in the west coast.
I confuse: My Husband and Friends. They say I jump from one topic to the other LOL!
I listen: Suddenly by Soraya.
I can usually be found: Infront of the laptop.
I am scared: Cancer!
I need: to SHOP!
I am happy about: Yesterday.
I imagine: I won the lotto almost everyday LOL!
I tag: Farah, Yen and Jane.

Wordless Wednesday #11

Wish I was home to eat breakfast with my folks at their beautiful and new breakfast nook.
For the past weeks, I don't have any bouts of homesickie.
Probably, I was too excited with our new townhome.
Now that the excitement has subside, I am allowing myself to feel the emotion of homsickness blues.
I wonder when will this ever stop. Sigh.

Happy WW everyone!

mystery shopping.

When hubby used to work for a multinational company, he managed the business development and customer service departments of the company. While on it, hubby discovered this mystery shopping solutions that provides unique mystery shopping and customer survey programs. He was so amazed that he could gather customer needs not only on paper but online. BestMark.com has been recognized by many companies to be merging the link between creating memorable customer experiences and driving loyalty, advocacy, retention and future sales. Hubby was so convinced with what the site has to offer that the next day he knew of it, he informed his bosses. True enough, the bosses were amazed with BestMark services when they decide to avail of their services.

could I be?

I have long been suspecting that I might be pre_ _ _ _ _?
I have only been delayed for a few days and it's too soon to assume.
However, I notice the change in the volume of my food intake.
Also, my temperament is very short.
Just today, I flared up when my son spilled the water.
He did it intentionally and I just freaked out.
I am not like that to him, I can be very patient.
I am not even stressed today to be even feeling cranky.
Now, I'm feeling all guilty.
Hmmm, could I be?

Weekend Snapshot #12

This is a photo of my husband walking to the entrance of the Precious Moments-inspired chapel located inside the theme park of the inventor of Precious Moments. The reason why I posted this is because, we missed going to the church for several weeks now. Things got so busy that even Sundays are devoted for chores, running errands and catching up with relatives get-together. Hopefully, next Sunday we could free that day and would make time to visit our Church. Have a good week ahead Weekend Snapshot members!

THE LIST.

Hubby and I have great plans and hopefully will materialize next year or early 2010. So, in preparation, we are not buying too many stuff for our townhome. In fact, we are only buying things that we really REALLY need. So far, here's our list:
1.)Treadmill for me.
2.)Sofa Bed.
3.)Queen-sized bed frame.
4.)Comforters and pillows for guests.
5.)Side tableS.
6.)Sofabed and bean bags for the sala.
7.)LCD tv and stereo cabinet.

Hmmm, I think that's about it.
I really really hope that big plan of ours will materialize.
That would be the best decision we will ever make.

Perfect Blend of Friendship.

I feel so full after my midnight snack. I shouldn't be sleeping at once. So here I am catching up with my memes while I read some diet pill reviews hee hee.

Thanks to Eds and Farah for this award. Passing this on to my friends in reel and real life: Maver, Val, Farah (back to you) and Abie.

Awarded: Mai Yen Eds Farah Farah's Pit Stop MIND BUBBLES your blog where you posted this.

online diva, am I?

I should be sleeping by now but here I am wide awake. My stomach is aching for food! I think my diet plan isn't gonna work tsk tsk. One day, I won't be surprised if I start popping a diet pill in my mouth, NOT!

Thanks for this KATHY!
Passing this on to Tin, Meeya and Cez.

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5. Come back here and leave your post url so you can be added to the master list and help increase our rankings.
6. Please add to the list below a reason why you love being online all the time.

Online Divas:
1. All Merging in the Path of My Life
2. My Big Picture
3. Walk on Red with Me
4. Supah MaMa Wannabe
5. The Stories of a Now SAHM
6. When Mom Speaks
7. Kathycot Cooking With a Twist
8. Stripe&Yellow
9. Living a Healthy Life
10. Vanity Kit
11. Em's Detour
12. Mind Bubbles

Reasons why I am an Online Diva:
1. Litzie - It helps me pass time when I’m at work and don’t have any patient to attend to.
2. Kathycot - Because it serves as my past time plus it gives me moolah for my kapricho's.
3. Em - It's the closest thing to home, it's my therapy for my homesickness blues.

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