Overtime

Still here at the office. Went back after my training. I didn't know it was moved again for today. Pumasok ako kasi nga may problem sa data pero got a text from a colleage na nasa training nga daw sila at bakit wala pa ko.

Hindi nman pwedeng iwan ko ang training at sayang naman binayad namin sa knila. Kaso pitfall is eto I have to wait until all data processing and batch jobs are done para maverify ko yung data. After this naman we're looking at generous bonus next year kasi daming production namin ngayon because of the P1 Equity Fund offer.

Hope we'll be done by 1AM and off I am to my mom's house to rest then report for training tomorrow. Haay..

Totally inspired

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So i've been trying to scrap today after browsing new digi LO's online. I managed to download some new kits but mostly used old ones I haven't used yet. I'm trying to keep it simple so I can have a couple done and maybe retouch on them later if I feel I need to embelish them more :D

there hasn't been any opps for today not a single one :( plus, internet is going loco maybe due to weather. got a call earlier, i might report to work tomorrow, gesh. pray i don't have to, hirap kaya pumasok from nova eh wala namang work si hubby alangan namang pahatid pa ko :p it would have been sweet kung hatid nya ko diba, pogi points the effort pero naman mahal ang gas so just trying to be practical here hehe

My Bedmates

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We've been co-sleeping with Dani since the day she was born. Well, except pala for her first night at the nursery pero other than that she sleeps with us among her friends :D sometimes when she wakes up at the right side of the bed, she'll hug and kiss each one greeting them good morning, a sign of a great day ahead :D

I love WiFi

Earlier this morning, we packed our things and here we are, balik Nova until next week. My in-laws warm-heartedly welcomed us, as always. They truly missed Dani, specially her ate gerah. It has been over a month, i think since we last saw them so I guess it's high time for a visit.



One more thing I love about staying here, other than the fact that we have more pair of hands to help with dani, is that i have free internet access 24x7! Yebah! Still, I have to wait til kulit is busy with something else kasi talagang hanap nya ko palagi. She's asleep now, kaya eto nakasimple, trying to catch up with unread feeds and tags yet to be answered. Of course, waiting for opps so I can make more moolah. I've been cooking up some travel plans for next year so I really need to earn more green hehe I had the nerve to share some with hubby the other night and got his approval, yey!

Some updates on my little girl, her left upper tooth is starting to show so maybe it's partly the reason why she's not feeling well. Garry and I had to take a leave yesterday kasi nilagnat na naman si Dani that morning and brought her to the doctor. Sayang nga kasi I was planning to bring her to our company's Trick or Treat party that afternoon. I've heard it was fun though my team didn't win the deco contest. We had an "Angels and Demons" theme. I guess they didn't feel heavenly as they were supposed to mwhehe

Mismatched Cufflinks

Like in most schools, I am required to wear our uniform. I remember when I was in highschool, we have this white long sleeve inner shirt and a navy blue jumpskirt as uniform. In order to display some sort of individuality with the others, I have these cutecufflinks which my mom usually bought from garage sales, some of which has designs in butterflies or flowers. As always, I would lose one of the pair and would have to wear two different designs at a time. It doesn’t matter to me though, I still find them perfectly mismatched and cool at the time.

Remortgage

Problems with mortgages or Remortgages? We are now facing a house mortgage with a payment period of 15 years. Isn’t this too long? The interest rate is kind of high that’s why we took the longer term. The rate will change after 5 years depending on the economy of the country and we are thinking of getting another bank that has a much lower interest rate.

We would really want a remortgage that has a fixed rate and will lasts for 10 years. With this special term we will not be worrying if the interest rate will fluctuate and will be much secured on our part.

Question Tag

Mari asked:
What is your most expensive purchase with your own money?
hmm.. really can't remember coz it has been awhile since i made quite a large purchase for myself. lately if i see the tag more than P300, i rarely buy it :D however, there is this Rockport sandals i bought at a discounted price of P2.3K so that's the latest expensive stuff i can recall ;)

also now that i'm married, i consider my money as "our" money so i don't know if the Nikon D40 I bought counts or does the question have to be a purchase for myself with my own money? mwehehe labo ba gwen, i'm over analyzing your Q ;)

Toni asked:
What gift do you want your hubby to give you this Christmas?
hmm.. a couple's massage will do just nicely :D perhaps one in nurture spa :D

Cool Moms

Aww, I'm quite touched with this reward. Thanks Nice! Like i've said, likewise, you're one cool mom!

This award goes to these moms and moms to be:
Yvell [Fred]
Rose [Bernard]
Cata [Flo]
Mia [Allan]
Marie [Roy]
Toni [Paul]
Mhay [Jerry]
Marla [Brian]
Abie [Howell]
Jeanny [Dante]
Pazette [Darwin]
Kaye [Robert]
Ela [Nel]
Leslie [Jayson]
Apple [Adrian]
Lisa [Nelo]
Nice [Morning]
Jenee [Richard]
Mel [Jon]
Cez [Marlon]
Aggie [Edil]
Jolen [Jason]
Mec [Jojo]
Pam
Irmee
Lit Coo [Labs]
Kathy Cot
Jody
Mommy Haze
Jane King
Bang Ronario
Mich
Gwen Mari

Yes, I think all moms are cool in their own special way. So guys, here's to us!

Secure your investment

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My Wish for You

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As promised, here's the layout i did the other night :D i was supposed to put a different message like:

my skin may not be soft nor my nails perfectly manicured but this hand will always be there to hold yours for now and always.

maybe i'll try another layout next time :D

about the photo: i was playing around with dani's nails trying to put some polish on them but she resisted even if i showed her while i put some in mine. ayaw talaga.. senyales ba ito na hindi sya talaga makikay? :D

Wild Fire

Many of the residents and including Hollywood stars who are affected by the wild fire in California are probably considering to relocate somewhere else. Most of them have evacuated in San Diego County and maybe some of them are already inquiring on Arizona real estate or on any other state other than California. If I were them, I would have done the same.

Mommy Survey

Saw this from Aggie but snagged it from Toni.

1. Was your first pregnancy planned? Not exactly plotted but we're not really NOT trying.
2. Were you married at the time? Yes, even before I just don't want to have a baby out of wedlock
3. What were your reactions? Mixed emo, sad and happy. Sad kasi tataba ako haha, sad kasi when the baby comes out bawas date nights na. Happy kasi babies are a bundle of joy diba and nawala ang fear ko na hindi magkababy. Excited and scared kami ni hubby kasi bagong challege, dami questions and fear on parenting.
4. Was abortion an option for you? Nope. Never!
5. How old were you? 27
6. How did you find out you were pregnant? I was clueless hehe I wasn't feeling well and hubby teased me baka buntis ako kasi medyo delayed na nga rin. Nagsolo ako, bought a Home Preg Kit did it during lunch break at work hehe.
7. Who did you tell first? Hubby! Here's how :D
8. Did you want to find out the sex? Yes, I was opting for a boy but hubby wants a girl
9. Due date? June 3, 2006
10. Did you have morning sickness? Thankfully wala naman.
11. What did you crave? Spag, Buco, native kakanin.
12. Who/what irritated you the most? Who? Ala naman.
13. What was your first child’s sex? Girl.
14. Did you wish you had the opposite sex of what you were getting? Hmm.. Honestly I was opting for a boy sana kasi I have a girlfriend who's panganay and she really had a hard time kasi her family relied on her a lot and by default became the bread winner after graduation. Parang she couldn't marry whenever she wanted kasi nga she still have financial obligations.
15. How many pounds did you gain throughout the pregnancy? 40lbs++
16. Did you have a baby shower? Yes, my former officemate insisted that we hold one before ako manganak. It was fun but unnecessary ;)
17. Was it a surprise or did you know? I knew kasi nga kulit nung officemate ko.
18. Did you have any complications during your pregnancy? None, healthy as a horse.
19. Where did you give birth? St. Claire Medical Center.
20. How many hours were you in labor? 8 hours since I got admitted to the hospital :D
21. Who drove you to the hospital? Pareng Neil, we just got our car a few weeks back and hubby's still learning how to drive. He didn't trust himself to be sane/calm enough to do the driving haha
22. Who watched you give birth? Hubby doesn't want to see all those blood so just the doctors and nurses.
23. Was it natural or C-section? Normal delivery but doc has to use forceps to help the baby come out.
24. Did you take medicine to ease the pain? I am indebted to the inventor of Epidural.
25. How much did your child weigh? Dani weighs 6.3lbs then
26. When was your child actually born? May 31, 2006 earlier than expected.
27. What did you name him/her? Daniella Veronica
28. How old is your first born today? She's 15months as of this writing :D I have to fix my lilypie ticker hehe

Ahh.. to relive the birth pains.. honestly, i can't remember it anymore makes me want to make babies every 9 months haha kidding :D In case you're interested here's my birthing story.

An option for a corporate slave

Sometimes I volunteer designingkids party invitations, tags, tarpaulin, or guestbook layouts for some of my friends’ children parties. There’s just something about a babies faces that makes it easier for me to be inspired and come up with modest layouts. Maybe it’ll be an option for me to offer my services for a minimal fee once I’ve had enough of corporate life. I will still do it for my friends for free though :D We’ll see.

Dirty by the Dozen

Got this question tag from Abie:

How many kids do you plan to have?

Hmm.. It would be a riot to have a dozen tots to go home to. One is enough challenge for me for now but we're hoping to have a baby boy next time. If God willing then baby making stops there :D otherwise, we'll see maybe He has other plans for me :D

Thanks Abie! I wonder how many you guys plan to have? :D

Tattoo Lovers

I know for some, tattoos are a turnoff. Most probably after seeing Michael Scofield with a map of Fox River State Penitentiary tattooed all over his body changed most of their mind. He does make it look cool to have some. For converts who would love to see more of these artistic images on tattoo singles, you should head on to TattooLovers. Here you can meet people who shares you love of tattoos. You don’t have to have one to sign up which you can do for free. Check out the photos on this cool tattoo dating site while your making up your mind and search for new friends by providing criteria to your desired results.

7 Random Facts About Me

I’ve been tagged by Nice. Thanks!

THE RULES - List of 7
* each player starts with 7 random facts about themselves on their blog
* People who are tagged need to blog 7 facts about themselves and post the rules as well
* At the end of their blog list 7 people you are tagging. Let them know that they are tagged by leaving them a comment.



1) I am lovin a box of Meijie right now
2) I am 4 feet, 11 and 3/4 inches tall
3) I leave my office shoes at work
4) I don't eat raddish
5) I am listening to Jack Johnson
6) I recommend you listen to Paul Gilbert's version of Dancing Queen
7) I still haven't finished Eragon Book I

hmm, its more like a confession no? hehe :D I'll be breaking the last rule though since I think most of you have done this tag already :D

Let's go for a Ride

Do you have time for your family? Do you usually go to park and have picnic plan for them? Or even plan to go somewhere exciting like a Theme Park with rides and spectacular shows to watch. Well this is right to plan for it, with offers like unlimited rides and pleasure beach sites you can’t resist.

Their major rides include Avalanche, Big Dipper, Bling, Ice Blast,Pepsi Max Big One, Revolution, Grand National and Infusion that will turn your world upside down. They also have family rides where you can enjoy with the whole family like the Alice Ride, Go Karts and would they forget the famous Lunar Carousel. The best think about it is they also offer hotel packages so the whole family can enjoy the weekend with this marvelous place.



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A home I can call my own

Four years ago, even before we got married, hubby and I decided we should have a home of our own. Instead of wasting our money on rent and not much cash on hand we opted to apply for several mortgages. We looked for banks who offer fixed rate mortgages. We did get a couple of cheap mortgages options then.

Fortunately, our developer took care most of the paper work and all we need to do is show up to sign the contract. The whole application up to approval was a breeze if only I could say the same with earning money for payments. As I look back, I’m glad we did prioritize purchasing our house first and waiting for another year before we get married. There’s nothing like going home to your own home.

No corners

So I tried circles last night :D I always find it hard what to use as date stamper though. Later ko na naisip, i forgot to "enhance: our pics in the LO, just a little adjustment on curves. Anyways, I did another one pero sobrang antok na ko kagabi kaya nakalimutan ko transfer sa thumb drive. Bukas ulit, i'll have something to show you ;)

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These photos were taken, (man i even screwed up on the dates!) last saturday. Garry received a text from one of our kumpare and his mother died (no not because of the bombing) so we dropped by to give our condolences to him and his family. Before we went to the wake, we left Dani and her yaya to my Mom's care. Andun na din kasi si Tita Cristy, one of the best cook in our family, her kakanin are the next best thing to my Apo's. I miss na nga may grandma lalo na pag may special occasions, sarap kasi talaga magluto. So pinagbigyan ako ni tita and she made rice pudding for me! yey! Even though she's tired from the commute (all the way from agusan) she just made lañeras of pudding. I forgot to upload her yummy creation eh, as always bukas ulit.

Tita Baby and Tito Jim, with Tita Aring, decided to visit my mom's house that night also so saya din kasi they get to see my cute little angel. When hubby and I were away, bibong-bibo daw ang baby ko she danced, sang and "talked" a lot pero nung andun na ko haay as expected kapit tuko na sakin. She doesn't want to leave my side na ayaw na sumama kahit kanino.

My current mantra: this too shall pass. I mean, they'll reach that age when they're not that malambing anymore diba so cherish lang din kahit super ngalay na or hirap to attend to your own needs :D oh well.

Before I forget to blog about this: Kers, congrats bro! Kaso itlog ulit mwehehe :D I needed to give away some of dani's baby stuffs and clothes to my cousin na. I sorta pressured my SIL to take the ultrasound para malaman na namin if i'll reserve some of the good girly stuffs for her. So off they went na nga kaso boy ulit eh much to my Dad's delight, dadami na daw kasi lahi nya :D

Ground Zero at Glorietta 2

I was in a nearby net cafe when Minnie YMed me, minutes after an explosion happened in Glorietta. The news did not immediately sinked in because I was busy checking out some opps (go figure) ;p an hour after, when i got home, we turned on the TV and newsflash about the said event was all-over every local channel.

Then it hit me, we were supposed to have lunch that day at Rai Rai Ken, a japanese resto across G2. The lunch date did happen despite my absence, fortunately they were able to finish earlier before the explosion occured. Knowing me, if I did join that lunch, I wouldn't go straight back to office but instead would have done some window shopping afterwards. Children clothes are located on the second floor of the said area. Tsk. Tsk. Buti na lang.

Dani had a fever earlier that morning so hubby and I had to take a leave. She's better now. Must be her gums, well everything that irates her makes us conclude she must be teething but still no teeth would come out hehe

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Hope you guys had a nice weekend and here's hoping you'll have a great week ahead!

Bad..bad..bad credit

From a time there I had a bad credit standing. I was able to get rid of debt and attain a good credit. BadCreditOffers is an online site that provides resources where one with similar predicament can get financial assistance as presented with the best offers to fit your needs. Great to have resources such as these which will prove useful despite one’s credit standing.

A little something

Already she's interested in my toys :D a future fotog?! hehe



In the rarest occasion I get to make her smile on cam. Hindi ko pa nga nahuli talaga. Usually makita pa lang nya yung cam ko she'll start whining already, like saying I've had enough mami. Tapos magpapakarga na yun hehe.

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I haven't been scrapping latetly kasi puno na yung harddisk ng laptop ni hubby. Natatamad naman ako magburn ng files sa CD tapos purge ko. However,hubby promised me na magi-install na sha extra HD sa desktop PC namin this week. Yey, hopefully next week may mapost na ko :D

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I'm not feeling well since the other way, pero bearable pa naman, talaga lang mabigat ang katawan. Kung after effect to ng bakasyon namin eh kay tagal naman yata masyado. By the way, I already got the negatives of the underwater cam scanned pero I don't it's worth to upload kasi malabo. Hmm.. P550 for the cam tapos P150 for the scan to cd tapos wala palang matinong kuha.. tsk..tsk.. that's what I get for not reseaching or buying a better cam. I did bought a kodak brand pero siguro nga due to poor lighting at wala syang built-in flash kaya poor din ang shots.

I'm on Auto Pilot

Jenee has posted an interesting article on 39 ways to live and not merely exist.

Here are some pointers I got from the said post:

..fall in love with your partner all over again. -- nuff said.

Walk on the beach. -- hey i did that just recently! :D

Savor food. -- now this I am so guilty of, people who know me will attest to that :D

Wake early and greet the day. -- Dani and I say Hi to Mr.Sun most of the time.

Quit your job.. -- hmm, I was thinking about this just this morning because I left the house with a heavy heart, not really looking forward to going to work. But I think I have to stick to it for five years more.

..find the things in life that excite you -- ok, i'll think about this more.

Make your living by doing the thing you love to do. -- again, i saw wedding photos on display at the lobby today, some where "enhanced" thinking maybe i can do that but wishful thinking for now.

Do you sit all day in front of computer, shuffling papers and taking phone calls and chatting on the Internet? Don’t waste your days like this. -- i wouldn't really say that it's a waste, we build friendship online diba? But if that's all we do most of the time then I agree. Life has so much to offer offline.

Turn off the TV...Only plug it back in when you have a DVD of a movie you love. - I don't watch TV that much anymore, I watch DVD series instead.. hehe, same thing pala!

Pull away from Internet... Right now! And go and do something. -- uh-oh, is this a sign, I have to submit a project timeline this morning and I'm only at 10%.

Welcome home

Whenever one of my balikbayan relatives came back home, we’ll be there at the airport to welcome them, pick them up and go straight to where they’ll stay. A lot of chattering and exchange compliments or even tease the other of what has physically changed since then. When I was a child though, I remember eagerly anticipating what’s inside the balikbayan boxes as they were being open by box cutters. I would usually get US Branded clothes and they smell different in a nice way.

Over the years, I wasn’t able to join what we call the welcoming band. However, last thursday night, Tita Baby and Tito Jim arrived from seattle and it has been three years since I last say Tito Jim. Both were our GodParents during our wedding. Good thing I was staying with my mom when I heard the news and got to meet them that night. It’s nice to have you back Tito and Tita. Hope we’ll be seeing each other again before you leave Pinas.

What makes you blush?

So i've been asked by Nice :D

Hmm.. i don't remember the last time somebody noticed me blushing. So I guess when I feel like blushing it really isn't that obvious. OO na, aaminin ko, maputla talaga ako hehe

Anyways, what really makes me blush is when someone unexpectedly complements me. I'm guilty of contradicting that person and immediately humbling myself by saying, "hindi ah!" everytime I receive such.

As for my question:

What is your favorite christmas song?

Looking forward to your answers: Jane, Alpha, Bang, Gwen and Faye

Sorry guys, I'm so into yultide season right now. Nice, you can answer my Q if you want ;)

Palawan Day 3 - Lunch at Tribu Cafe and Bar

I have to say, this is the most disappointing part of our trip to palawan. Upon arriving at Sabang Port, we decided to pre-order our lunch para pagbalik namin so they can prepare early at kakain na lang kami pagbalik. Daming hindi available sa menu nila, first off they don't have chicken kasi wala pang delivery and same with pork. So we're left with fish and beef. So I ordered fish and chips and beef steak for hubby.


Tribu Cafe and Bar


View from the Resto


Not really sure what this viand is, sauce is ok but man, ang kunat ng karne!

BeefSteak ala Kunat for P175

Can't remember this viand, but same with all the beef, makunat talaga

Too much breadings not enough Fish n' Chips for P150

Hay naku, ala talagang kwenta mga kinain namin dito. Ang kunat ng beef sobra. Tapos I was expect fish fillet diba for my fish & chips pero para syang dinurog na fish meat tpos hinaluan ng breadings, bleh. I have to ask pa for mayo to make my own sauce eh kasi naman ketchup lang binigay sakin dba.. ok lang kung wala nang tartar sauce pero sana naman mayo and ketchup will do diba? hay.. But I did get to taste the beef mami ordered by Irene and Mabs, mas ma-ok naman kesa sa order namin. One serving is good enough for two. Fresh buko is priced at P25 and same with sprite. Rice at P15/pc. One order of viand is also good for sharing na rin.

I felt I've wasted my P405 in this resto. Tsk. No one recommended kasi where to eat in Sabang, most of the travelogues I've read either packed their own lunch or availed of the buffet lunch coupled with the river tour.


Ian, monkeying around

Palawan Day 3 - Underground River

We were up by 6AM, ate breakfast and left by 7AM prepared for a long trip to the underground river. We rented a van for P3K. One and a half hour after, we stopped for a break and took some photos.


Rest stop with a view


Sabang Port

By 930AM, we're already at Sabang Port and registered for the said tour. We were advised to buy pasalubong and souveniers later for the boats are available at first come, first serve basis.

We paid P700 per boat for a two way fare. Bale hihintayin ka nila after ng UR Tour pabalik ng sabang port.


Sabang Beach

Boatride to the Cave

It was slightly raining on our way to the cave. Manong said it's a 20min ride pero we got there in 15.


Monkey Trail

We followed a wooden trail, maikli lang din. While walking we can see monkeys and monitor lizard once in a while. We were advised beforehand to hide plastic bags if we have any kasi monkeys associated them for food baka agawin na lang syo.


Mouth of the Cave

Alas, nakita ko na ang bunganga ng kweba :D Excited na ko, we were among the first ones to arrived. Nagmadali talaga kami kasi we heard that tourism students from FEU will also have a tour that day eh ang dami kaya nila. I think mga 200+ and that'll cause traffic inside the cave. Pipila ka talaga. After yet another registration, sumakay na kami ng paddle boat. It can hold up to 6 people excluding the tour guide. Hubby and I decided to get the front seat and he held the lamp most of the time. Fees are P150 for adult, P30 for senior citizen and children.


Inside the Cave

At first you'll smell a wisp of bat urine but it'll disappear once you go deeper into the cave. The air was cool and the whole cave was kind of eerie in a sense :D syempre ang dilim kaya tapos wala kang marinig.


Formation of the Holy Family

We saw lots of stone formation, a giant candle, something like a nativity as seen above, an angel, a dinosour. Also they have various sections of the cave like fruits and vegetables section. Manong pointed out to us vandals made by previous visitors, pero ngayon strict na daw sila kelangan na talaga pangalagaan ang cave.


Inside the Highway

We also went through what they call "highway" kasi isang direchong stretch lang sya, so all manong could do was tell anecdotes, kwento kwento para maaliw mamaya meron na ulit mga formation. Pero mahaba-haba nga din tong highway na to.


Happy naman kami sa trip

Saya din, kakaibang experience. We started the tour around 10AM and went back and it was almost 11AM. Syempre pa looking forward sa lunch diba.

Break a sweat

Friday, instead of spending the holiday with my family, I've attended our company's sportsfest. I even sang the National Anthem, without practice. I'm proud to say I didn't miss a single word but I couldn't say the same about my notes hehe

teams are grouped into four teams: blue, red, yellow and green.

Blue team did great in their cheer

And so did the green team

In the end, we are all winners

Here's a wacky shot for you

I didn't get to break a sweat because I'm part of the EWC and we organized everything. If ever, I would love to play volleyball :D I took about 500+ photos for the said event but didn't get much quality shots. I don't blame my cam, it can only do so much if given the right settings. Remind me to review my manual again and find that voucher.

Friendship

Bestowed upon me is the First Class Friendship Award from my good friend Abie.



It all started when I was in the middle of my wedding preps. I was really impressed with their creativity as she and her hubby conceptualized and executed DIY stuffs and details for their wedding with a very cool and awesome Lord of the Rings Theme. She shared her tips and answered my queries whenever I had one. From there we moved on to N@W and I got to know about her blog, she went to visit mine and in between blog posts and texts we became friends.

If I remember correctly I only saw her thrice pa lang. Once through a W@W EB at Jerry's grill and my hubby recognized her from work. Then in a movie premier with tickets given by W@W and last I saw her was during Dani's birthday and got to see her little bela on action. I look forward to days when we'll see each other again :D Thanks for the award and I'd like to give it back to you as well. You deserved it.

Moreover, I'd like to lift up the following person (in no particular order), who have given me First Class Friendship as well.

Julie, Mhay, Toni, Nice, Irmee, Yvelle, and Apple.

Have a great week ahead! :D

For online gamblers

Love is a gamble. Sometimes we lose, sometimes we win. However, if you really want to gamble, then head on to ScommesseOnline and immediately receive a bonus when you open an account. The site provides live scores from sports games such as soccer, basketball, baseball. Increase your chances in winning with the odds of European bookmarkers presented to you online. As I always say, please do all things in moderation and don’t forget to have fun. Goodluck!

Flying Nut

When I was in grade school, I remember my naughty seatmate throwing green peas or cornik upward hitting our room ceiling fans and would accidentally hit someone. It was his idea of fun among his other practical jokes. Gladly, I was never one of his victims, it's a benefit I get for sharing my assignments with him. I haven’t tried yet searching for his profile in friendster. Maybe one of these days.

The Corporate Ladder

I suppose if our company even has any form of succession planning it will be made available to staff level employees. Although, similarly to my previous company, our organization chart is very transparent. Any change in management, employees are well informed sent out by our Human Resource department from top level down to staff. I’m finding it hard to get a promotion in my current employer because I’m a little vague on the details as to how one gets promoted. As far as I know, one gets a step higher with the discretion of your boss. I like the system of my previous employer, you get a sure promotion every 2 years if you achieve the minimum 2pts every semester review. Oh well, the best that I could do right now is get the job done and hope for the best.

I want to be online

Yes, I want to be online 24hrs/7days, if not for the surge in our electric bill and an additional monthly internet expense on our part. Hubby and I talked about subscribing to a local internet broadband provider so I can do more reading on how to be a good parent, maybe research on, tonneau cover, or basically be able to do anything that would help me with my assignments more effectively. Money will come in by November so for now it’ll have to wait and I will be online 9hrs/5days a week or until my boss approves my internet access at work.

Storage Solutions

Do you have a car garage? Are you the type of person who wants to store different stuffs in your garage? People usually have problems storing car tools such as screw drivers, adjustable range and even kid’s toys like bikes and skate boards.

Personally, we have so many stuffs that we would like to be organize and storage solutions is the answer. Isn’t it nice to have a safer environment especially when you have kids playing around your garage?



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Goodbye Dr. Sara

Been doing a bit of spoiler reading on Prison Break. I might be the last to know but having read this thread, makes me feel kind of hmm.. sad for the fish and sara. As always, I was rooting for them to be married in the end and live happily ever after. But she dies.

However, nothing is final until we actually watch the said episode that says she dies. There's still hope :D

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So I just finished reading this and it is confirmed.

The big kid

Whenever I get invitations for kiddie parties, I hardly say no. When asked why, you can quote me, “I’m here for the food.” Besides the fact that I get to eat for free, it a chance for me and my family to have fun. These kind of parties just brings out the kid in me. Also, you get to socialize with co-parents, get updates and share tips and size up each other and give out “best-parent” or “worst-parent” award. Kidding here.

Palawan Day 2 - Dinner at Ka Lui

To make up with the previous not-so relevant Palawan Post. Here's something we ate at Ka Lui. Bukas ko na edit, anjan na si hubby eh ;)

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Lato as appetizer

Veggies with Gata

Fish Escabeche

Prawns and Lobsters

Fresh Fruits in Buco

Except for the Lobsters which we ordered separately for P600/kg, all of these for P355, not bad no?! Ganda nga talaga ng ambiance sa Ka Lui, perfect for a dinner date.

Tuna Sashimi for P150

Avocado shake for P45

By the way, your footware aren't allowed inside but they do have organized boxes where you can leave them safely :D


For posterity

Palawan Day 2 - Honda Bay, Coral Reefs

I swear tomorrow I'll bring the underwater cam for me to share to you our snorkling photos.

Anyways, we didn't go to luli island or starfish island anymore. Our boatmen seemed to be excited about a certain location where they promised will be more worthwile. True enough, I enjoyed seeing tons of corals and school of fish. Promise, I'll update this pag napascan ko na negatives!



wa poise yung first photo, pero bumawi naman ako second, no?! :D



hubby snapped at me, this i think is the only photo na mejo payat ako hihi


Pagod pero ang saya para kang nasa malaking aquarium yun nga lang ang mga corals dito buhay!

This is where our Honday Bay Island Hopping tour ended. Next up will be St. Paul's Unground River Tour.

I am a Postie

As most of you already know, I have been doing blog reviews for two months now. At first I was hesitant and skeptical to sign up because I do not want to "taint" my personal blog. Similar to the debate on photographer purists vs photoshopers but instead of pictures, its about blog content. However, more and more I see paid reviews from my blog friends and got interested.

I was a bit disheartened in the midst of my paid blogging because later did I found out that getting the actual payments is going to be tricky. To every problem, there is a solution and through a friend I was able to cash out my payments and actually spend them as my vacation money in Palawan. Ah, to reap the rewards of my online earning is like a child having a taste of her first candy. So sweet, I just couldn’t get enough and wanted more and some more.

Of course, doing reviews is not all about the money. It enables me to improve my writing skills and really be creative in coming up with a relevant posts. Through the course of it all, I was able to visit great sites and know of products I wasn’t aware of.

With happy news from paypal Philippines, I’m sure a lot of Filipinos will be encouraged register and post blog reviews of their own.