February 20, 2008

She Says, He Says

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I've been thinking of doing this for a long time. I never got on with it them for I was too preoccupied with work, personal schedules, mountainclimbing and travels...and now, with family life.

Now, I think I can start the ball rolling. :)

I'm calling it: She Says, He Says.


Basically, I'll shoot any of these: either a question, fill in the blank, multiple choices, photo or a writing prompt. The concept is to express your thoughts in your blog. Leave your links here when you're done. Anyone can hop in and join the fun! =)

Do grab the button and host it up in your own photo hosting site. :)

By the way, I'll be hosting it every Tuesday.
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February 20, 2008

All Together Now

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I can't think of any title and yes, I'm kinda disorganized. Hehehe. Posting whatever.

What Chinese Animal Are You?

I've always known I'm a Horse and I couldn't agree more...except for the last three (3) sentences. Hehehe!

fun quiz for myspace profile and blog



Blog Of The Month Award From MP

I got another blog award from MP. It's the blog of the month award. She gave me one last time.


(What a cute dog! It reminds me of my precious pup, Sakura.)

To this wonderful mom, I thank you for the bottom of my heart. :) I am in turn sharing this with the following people:
  • Kailani - she's new in my blogroll but I've been seeing her in BE and other wonderful sites. Thanks for all those awesome entries. =)
  • Trinity - love her very down-to-earth posts about family and life in general. :)
  • Sassy - love her simple and friendly entries. :)


Spreader Of Love Award From Trinity

Yup! Another blog award from a good friend, Trinity. She gave it to me during Heart's Day coinciding her birthday!

This very nice girl who's also a mom previously shared me this as well.


Belated Happy Birthday and thank you for sharing this with me. =)

I'm sharing this also to everyone here in my blogroll. Feel free to snag it. :)


Dilemma With Courier Service Air21

I don't understand why Air21 is having a hard time delivering packages to our place. It's like every rider of theirs are either slow with directions or plain lazy. I'm probably generalizing but how come 2Go, LBC and Xend Express can be so efficient and prompt with their deliveries? Aber? Once you hand them your package today, expect that by tomorrow your package will be at the recipient's doorstep. So unlike with Air21. Theirs will take days and even weeks. I had the experience of getting my package from Air21 for more than ten (10) days. Can you believe that? Their seeming inefficiency defeats the purpose of their business; that is, to deliver packages to their clients in the quickest, most convenient and effective way.


Inbox Clean-Up

Since yesterday, I've been cleaning out my email inboxes. I couldn't believe I had those tons of messages. I've been deleting spams as well as a lot of not-so-important forwarded messages. Well, I do read forwarded messages and keep them in a folder as long as they make sense, nice to share with other friends and those that touch my heart.


If you can only see my inbox, I'm telling you that I have a lot of folders in there. I have folders for forwarded messages, relating to books, baby & parenting stuff, travel, hobbies, climbs, blog, food, jobs, photography, health, etc. Despite that, my main inbox is such a mess. Tsk...


I'm A List-Aholic!

Before this month ends, I may have probably read through this blog of mine in search of backlogs: from the mundane to the important things to do, places to go, promises to keep. I want to list them all down here.

Being born under the twin sign, I have 2 extreme personalities at best. One is being a carefree, spontaneous, come-what-may type and the other, the freakishly organized persona (I tend to list a lot of things to keep tabs with my progress.
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February 19, 2008

TeachersFirst.com

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As a first-time dad, hubby is so excited and has started buying books for Miguel. I am pleased because I want my son to share my passion for reading.

I want him to start reading at a young age. It's a nice way of instilling virtues since kids their age are continually developing.

I have been looking for a list of babies' and children's book and accidentally hopped into TeachersFirst.com. Designed for teachers, parents and students alike, this website offers practical and user-friendly resources for learning.


On the other side, I would love to share what I found in this site:
  • 100 Best Books - selected by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1999 as great reading for children and young people.

  • Educators' Top 100 Children's Books - a compiled list of best quality literature books based on NEA's online survey in 2007.

Moms and dads out there, feel free to visit their site and teach your kids to love literature and reading in general. =)
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February 19, 2008

Feb. 25: Special Non-Working Day

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At a news conference last February 13, Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said: "February 25 is a working holiday."

Yesterday, he told reporters that PGMA has signed Proclamation 1462 declaring February 25, Monday, a "special non-working holiday."

Time and again, Malacanang has proven itself to be fickle-minded when it comes to announcing holidays! These holidays are supposed to be fanfare for those who schedule vacations for family and friends. Well, Her Excellency integrated the idea of the so-called "holiday economics". It was such a good idea but then, she rarely stick to the dates she made.

Tsk...But then, this news is very welcomed by everybody especially travel buffs like yours truly. =)

February 25 marks the 22nd anniversary of the EDSA People Power uprising that led to the downfall of a 20-year rule of Ferdinand Marcos. Supported by military rebels, the 1986 uprising brought about the restoration of democracy in the country.


For the updated list of declared holidays for 2008, check Proclamation No. 1463. There will be nine (9) other regular holidays and five (5) special non-working days.

If I were you, mark your calendars, decide where to go, plan your itinerary, start saving and have that much-needed vacation with your family, friends or your significant other. *winks*
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February 18, 2008

Today

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Mondays are always described to be manic. But today, I simply view it as...sane and unharried.

  • woke up at 9am, breastfed Miguel.

  • washed my face, brushed my teeth.

  • sweep the floors.

  • prepared Miguel's crib in the 2nd floor.

  • boiled hot water for baby's bath.

  • hung the washed clothes under the sun.

  • while hubby is bathing our baby, I fixed our bed and sweep the room.

  • after baby's settled in his crib, hubby and I had our veggie breakfast, milk and brownies for dessert.

  • hubby took a bath and left for work.

  • filled our water tank (electric) while watering mom's plants.

  • breastfed baby again.

  • changed diaper.

  • read a few pages of another Margaret Truman book.

  • logged online and checked my inboxes.

  • went bloghopping and reading other people's entries.

  • breastfed baby again.

  • washed dishes and pour Sosa in the sink.

  • by 3pm, watched Prinsesa Ng Banyera, My Only Love, Come Back Soon-Ae. =) (*sigh* Alfred Vargas is so yummy when he's all dressed up)

  • changed diaper.

  • devoured a lot of Ding-dong.

  • bonding time with baby - he's all fired up beginning this time since he sleeps all day.

  • watched Moms, The Sweet Life.

  • prep dinner.
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February 18, 2008

Can You Read This?

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This has been circulating in the web for a while and I chanced upon it again (while searching for trade fairs dedicated to arts & music) through blogger foo's Unwritten Thoughts.


I’m one of the 55. Are You?

fi yuo cna raed tihs, yuo hvae a sgtrane mnid too. Cna yuo raed tihs? Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can.

i cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno’t mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit a pboerlm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mni d deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt! if you can raed tihs forwrad it.

I dare say I can read all this except for the word: aulaclty. Does that mean I'm not one of those 55 people? Hmm.

Well, take a shot and tell me if you're one of the 55 people who can. =)
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February 14, 2008

Hearts' Day

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Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!

I woke up with a smile in my lips as hubby gave me a peck in the forehead and in the lips this morning. He also gave me a massage in the back as I've been complaining for days and nights about the pain that won't go away.

It was a nice start to start the day. =)

I am sure the streets out there, especially in the business district (where I used to work) will be crowded with people donning the red attire, women with happy smiles in their faces and men carrying chocolates, flowers and balloons for their sweethearts.

The whole town will be painted red till the wee hours of the following day. Who cares if it's just Thursday?

*sigh* I wish hubby and I can go out together, celebrate and have dinner. It's been a while...

I'm thinking of cooking something for tonight but I'm sure he'll be late again (because of work) in coming home. Maybe it will be just another day.


Anyway, here are the top 10 love quotes for this month of hearts:

  1. Love doesn't make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile. ~~ Franklin P. Jones


  2. At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet. ~~ Plato


  3. Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired. ~~ Robert Frost


  4. If you have it [Love], you don't need to have anything else, and if you don't have it, it doesn't matter much what else you have. ~~ Sir James M. Barrie


  5. Love is the triumph of imagination over intelligence. ~~ Henry Louis Mencken


  6. Love is a friendship set to music. ~~ E. Joseph Cossman


  7. True love comes quietly, without banners or flashing lights. If you hear bells, get your ears checked. ~~ Erich Segal


  8. Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination. ~~ Voltaire


  9. They do not love that do not show their love. The course of true love never did run smooth. Love is a familiar. Love is a devil. There is no evil angel but Love. ~~ William Shakespeare


  10. Like the measles, love is most dangerous when it comes late in life. ~~ Lord Byron
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February 14, 2008

Thursday Thirteen #27

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Here's my T13 for today.

The week is almost about to end. As a newbie house mom, I still have a lot of stuff to do - chores and errands that I ought to do daily and/or anyday till Saturday. Hope I can accomplish them quick.



graphic courtesy of Chaotic Home


Thirteen Chores/Errands I Need
To Accomplish By Saturday


  1. Claim my new atm card from the local bank.

  2. Deposit savings for Miguel and moi.

  3. Apply online for a copy of my father's birth certificate.

  4. Request my sister to get me a bank deposit slip (in relation to #3).

  5. Contact Huggies for prize redemption.

  6. Write a letter to my brother.

  7. Read the pile of magazines (SP, GH) I have recently purchased.

  8. Pay up my sister for some shopping purchased we had last time.

  9. Go to the post office and mail books and letters.

  10. Finish reading a Margaret Truman book.

  11. Mop the floors.

  12. Wash the family's dirty laundry. (I'm just about to start)

  13. Throw garbage.


Get the Thursday Thirteen code here!

The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It's easy, and fun! Be sure to update your Thirteen with links that are left for you, as well! I will link to everyone who participates and leaves a link to their 13 things. Trackbacks, pings, comment links accepted!


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February 13, 2008

Template Tweak

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I've been quite bored with my not-so-old template. Last night, I decided to change it but never got on with it since Miguel was unusually restless.

A few hours back, I searched for free blog templates sporting my favorite color: purple. I had some selections but this one from Blogs Gone Wild surely caught my attention.


I love it. =)

But, I have to clean up my sidebar. It is surely messy. I have to eradicate dead links and do some updates. I also have to remove some stuff to make sure that my blog will load faster when viewed.

Let me know if you have suggestions. Post away! =)

PS. In case you encounter an unreadable blog (all pink stripes instead of the light pink text section), kindly refresh your browser. =)
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February 13, 2008

Wordless Wednesday: Goodies From Warner Brothers

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February 12, 2008

Be Yourself Tag

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Reading through other blogger pals' entries currently in my blogroll, I found another overdue tag from PinayWife.



1. What's one thing that's heavily weighing on your mind?
~~ right now, nothing. I'm feeling kinda at ease these days.


2. What's one thing you've learned from a good friendship gone bad?
~~ That no matter how much you try to fix it, it will never be the same as it was before.


3. What's one thing you've learned lately from love?
~~ In marriage, love should also be reflected in concrete, tangible ways. Not only through words.


4. Is there anyone special in your life at the moment?
~~ my 4-month old baby, Carlos Miguel. =)


5. What's a happy time you've had in the past week/s?
~~ Going to the mall with my hubby, baby, mom and sis. It's a rarity to go out with my mom and sis. Wish my father joined us. It would be perfect.


6. How far would you go for love?
~~ Hmm...Far enough I guess. As much as I can and will.


7. Is there anything in your past that you'd like to do/try again?
~~ Pursue a master's degree and be fluent in a foreign language.


8. What's your favorite kind of weather?
~~ Sunny with the occasional blast of wind.


9. Why is that?
~~ It's another reason for me to move up and about and accomplish a lot of stuff in a day.


10. Who do you like to spend your nights with?
~~ Siempre, hubby and baby!


11. Are you an emotional person?
~~ Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Depends on my mood and the person I'm dealing with.


12. Can you cry in front of others easily?
~~ Never, especially amongst strangers.


13. What's something that can always make you feel better?
~~ reading a good book, listening to soothing music, escaping to Baguio and the thought that my baby and I can do things together when he becomes a toddler. *winks*


14. What does love make you feel like?
~~ Happy, safe and contented.


15. And losing love?
~~ Probably empty and lost.


16. Are you self-conscious?
~~ Sometimes...when I feel ugly. Hehehe.


17. Do you think of others before yourself?
~~ Most of the time, yes.


18. Where do you see yourself sometime next year?
~~ Back to work - saving as well as splurging (shopping) with my baby boy.


19. Do you tend to make relationships complicated?
~~ Not really. There are times...


20. Do you think you'd be able to survive a whole year in jail?
~~ I can't even think of myself cooped in it. That would be so terrible.


21. Who do you feel the most comfortable to go around?
~~ It can be any of these people: hubby, my 2 siblings, Jeni, Cristy.


22. Is there something that you're waiting for? someone perhaps?
~~ Someone? Found him already. Something? I'll be working for a better if not best future for my family and parents.


23. One thing you're looking forward to?
~~ Malling with Miguel? Hehehe. When he can walk on his own and I have my money from my first salary. Shopping. Hehehe.


24. How do you feel about change?
~~ Change can make or break a lot of things. Sometimes, it's inevitable so better face and accept it.


25. Any plans this summer?
~~ None yet but I'm hoping we can go out someplace with the entire family.


26. What are your plans for your next birthday?
~~ It's been a while since I made the effort to celebrate so this coming May, I'm thinking of preparing something and inviting some good friends over. Catch up with each other and have some chit-chat.

27. Do you think someone out there is in love with you?
~~ Nah.


28. How do you feel right this second?
~~ A little exhausted. My back's been hurting for a while.


29. One word that describes you at this point of your life?
~~ Selfless?


30. What do you think about this survey?
~~ A de-stresser?
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February 12, 2008

Blogger Friend Recognition From MP

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Because I've been so laid back in blogging, I decided to pay a couple of bloghops in my blog roll. I read through a number of entries one at a time. After all, one of the purpose of this blog is to keep in touch with friends and/or make new ones.

Anyway, I bumped into this entry and found my name in it. I've been recognized by a new blogger friend! =)



To MP of Finally My Journey, thank you for sharing this blogger friend recognition badge with me. I totally appreciate it as well as your friendship.

In return, I am also sharing this blogger friendship badge with:
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February 08, 2008

Events & Places

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I thought of sharing the following information to those interested.


Panagbenga 2008 (Baguio Flower Festival)
With the theme "Celebrating 13 Years of Caring," Panagbenga 2008 is loaded with so many exciting activities.

Known as Panagbenga (a Kankanaey word meaning "a season for blossoming, a time for flowering"), this flower-inspired festival is being celebrated every February with the aim to boost the tourism industry. In celebration, there will be an opening parade, the "Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom" painting contest, the drum and lyre competitions, a grand floral parade, a market encounter, a float parade and "Session Road in Bloom" within the city, Pony Boys Day, the Mr. Panagbenga body-building contest, a barangay roadside as well as parks landscaping and beautification contest, a golf tournament, a marathon and other sports events.

Calendar of Events
visit here.



Manila Ocean Park
The Philippines' first world-class oceanarium to be located at the historical Quirino Grandstand at the Rizal Park.

The Oceanarium, said to be bigger than Sentosa's Underwater World oceanarium in Singapore in terms of floor area (Sentosa Underwater World has 6,000 square meters while ours has 8,000 square meters) is set to open on February 24, 2008.

This PhP1-B project is the first world-class marine park to adopt a "fusion concept," housing an oceanarium, a mall, a boutique hotel, a restaurant row and open marine habitats (where marine enthusiasts can learn to swim and dive with the fishes) in just one location.

FYI: The marine-themed mall and hotel is set to open in mid-2008 while the open marine habitats are also set to open in the second quarter of 2008.

Admission:
Adults: PhP400.00
Kids: PhP 350.00
Special rates are available for group and school tours.



3rd World Pyro Olympics
It's an annual event competition amongst countries featuring the largest and most intense fireworks display in the world. This time, it will be held at the Bay Area of the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

Schedule:
March 29 China (CN) vs Germany (DE)
April 05 Korea (KR) vs Canada (CA)
April 12 Japan (JP) vs Australia (AU)
April 19 Italy (IT) vs Venezuela (VE)
April 26 France (FR) vs PHILIPPINES (PH)

If I'm not mistaken, tickets cost PhP100.00 or you can just view the fireworks from afar for FREE. =)



Why not? Any of these events/places may probably be a pleasant excuse to enjoy and have fun with your family, friends and loved ones. It can be a venue where you can bring your mom and dad, spend time with them since you've been so busy with your work, friends and social life; forgetting all about them (I feel guilty).

There are also times you wish you can share a little of your time to catch and patch up that almost-taken-for-granted relationship you had with your siblings. Sisters? Brothers? The more, the merrier as they say. Revive the blood and life that links you together.

Checking these events/places can also be an option on how to spend Family Day with your wifey or hubby and of course, the kids. Weekends as always are fun times for the young ones.

If you feel guilty because you think (and your friends do, too) you have neglected the bond that ties you with people close to you, why don't you invite them and celebrate the good and bad times together?

Siempre, these are the events and places to be as well for those in the never-platonic relationship. Boy-girl, girl-boy having fun, sharing laughter. After all, romantic relationships lasts longer (forever?) when you also know how to be friends with each other.

Honestly, it's all pure, clean fun.

PS. Don't forget your cameras. It doesn't matter what type of camera you have. What matters is that you capture that memorable, touching moment - a smile from your baby, laughter from your children, kisses, hugs, pats from your parents, siblings, hubby, wife, toasts and cheers from friends.
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February 07, 2008

Thursday Thirteen #26

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Here's my T13 this Thursday.

Reflecting the year that had past, I am catching up my resolutions for year 2008.


graphic courtesy of Amy @ Tales From Creekistan

Thirteen Resolutions For 2008

  1. Respect my parents more.

  2. Tone down about pointing the not-so-good side of other people.

  3. Keep to myself about my frustrations regarding family life.

  4. Be more efficient in multi-tasking.

  5. Read more books.

  6. Learn a new hobby.

  7. Find ways to save on things.

  8. Sell unnecessary stuff in my possession.

  9. Gain new, real friends and fortify old, reliable friendships.

  10. Be more aware of the world I live in.

  11. Be a good daughter to my parents, a good sibling to my sister and brother, a good wife to hubby and a good mom to my baby.

  12. Catch up with my baby stuff readings.

  13. Bond more with my baby.



Get the Thursday Thirteen code here!

The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It's easy, and fun! Be sure to update your Thirteen with links that are left for you, as well! I will link to everyone who participates and leaves a link to their 13 things. Trackbacks, pings, comment links accepted!


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February 06, 2008

Turning To A Couch Potato

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I have something to admit. I don't really watch tv. But being cooped in the house all day with just my baby boy Miguel, the laundry and laptop that occupy my entire day, I turned to the boobtube for relaxation. Well, I have my books but that's given already. Anyway, what I'm admitting is that I had developed a routine - like I watch Channel 2's GKNB, Wowowee, Prinsesa Ng Banyera then push button in the remote control for Channel 7's My Only Love, Come Back Soon-Ae. Nyahahaha. Jologs daw. Well, I thought so, too but the important thing is I am having fun.

GKNB - I am so "inlababoo" with Edu Manzano. Such a very pleasant, funny, witty man for a game host. I even do the Papaya dance. Hahaha.

Wowowee - I never liked Willy Revillame then. Sometimes, I hate him for making fools out of the contestants and delivering double meaning statements (referring to his playboy image -- playboy ba siya?). But you know what? I sorta think that he has a kind, generous heart. He can also be baduy when it comes to hosting and speaking English (hehehe) but there are times (a lot of times) that I find myself thrown off my seat from laughing so hard whenever he interviews contestants in the game. Well, actually, it is the contestant that totally rocks my day.

Prinsesa Ng Banyera - I can do away with this series. I find Kristine Hermosa not a good actress. She delivers her lines like she's reading them.

My Only Love - Discovered it when I found Channel 2's folllow-up to Prinsesa Ng Banyera kinda jologs. So I shifted to Channel 7. Of course, it's a love story and I haven't have a dose of it (even from pocketbooks) since time immemorial. Honestly, I didn't know at first who the actors and actresses were. They're nameless to me since I consider myself more of a "kapamilya" rather than a "kapuso." Hehehe. Anyway, I found the tandem of Mark Herras and Rhian Ramos kinda "kilig" at first but later on, baduy na. Rhian's acting has become so monotonous for me. But I do acknowledge how great Sherilyn Reyes' performance as a villain. She's totally convincing.

Come Back Soon-Ae - Hehehe. I totally dig this Korean tv series! I wasn't actually planning on watching this but I found myself laughing the first time. So I watched it the next day. It's drama but the comedy's there. I genially applaud the Pinoy dubbers of this Korean show. I love the three (3) main characters: Soon-Ae, Leo and Joan.
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February 06, 2008

Hmm

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Just about anything? I can't simply think of any apt title for this entry for I am writing anything that comes to mind... and sight.

  • I've been reading this fab site and I would say that it rocks. I totally love it. It's very helpful and the time spent browsing is worth it.

    Aside from the interesting articles, the site is also oozing with fantastic giveaways. Unfortunately, majority of the hosted contests are only eligible for US and Canada participants. So if you're from these countries, do hop in! =)

    Bloggy giveaways:     Safety Magnets, Insignia Bluetooth MP3 Player, Land's End Baby.



  • Calling all Pinoys out there! Cast your vote for Tubbataha Reef (Philippines) as one of the nominees in the quest for the 7 New Wonders Of The World.

    As of February 5 23:00 GMT, our current ranking is at the 33rd spot. Ranking updates is twice a day ---> here.

    Tubbataha Reef is an atoll coral reef in the Sulu Sea that belongs to the Philippines. It is a marine sanctuary protected as Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park. The reef is composed of two atolls, North and South Reefs. Each reef has a single small islet that protrudes from the water. The atolls are separated by a deep channel 8 kilometers wide. Over one thousand species, including many that are endangered, can be found at on the reef. These include manta rays, lionfish, tortoises, clownfish and sharks.


  • For moms out there, I came across this site: Motherhood is hard. Admit it.

    Well, I'm a newbie mom myself and for a novice, I certainly find it difficult to be one. But hey, it's also fun and gratifying! Just love those smiles and giggles of my baby. =)
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    February 05, 2008

    Writing Contest This February

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    I bumped into some local blogs hosting essay writing contests during this month of hearts. Sheesh! I want to join but...

    I'll try to find time... =) It's been a while.


    WikiPilipinas Filipina Stories, A Contest

    In line with the principle of honoring the diverse, beautiful, and powerful image of a Filipina, WikiPilipinas will launch a special portal, Encyclopedia of Philippine Women, inside the site which will compile and detail the achievements and triumphs of Filipinas everywhere. Its sister site, Filipiniana.net, will also have a Philippine Women Microsite containing documents discussing Filipino women, as well as selected texts from the oeuvres of Filipina writers. Through a combined effort for advocacy, WikiPilipinas partnered with Filipina Images to help promote a more empowering image of the Filipina. By having an online platform to showcase Filipina intelligence and talent, the goal of developing more empowered Filipinas becomes achievable.

    Many participants, through this project, will discover that they can help bridge the digital divide and promote gender mainstreaming and gender equality.

    To promulgate the advocacy, WikiPilipinas and Filipina Images websites will launch "Filipina Stories," a writing contest with the mission of uplifting the image of the Filipina.



    Prizes at Stake
    The three best essays will be selected and their winning authors will be awarded cash prizes of:

    1st placer - P5,000.00
    2nd placer - P3,000.00
    3rd placer - P2,000.00

    An iPod Nano will also be raffled during the launch!


    Mechanics
  • Open to Filipino bloggers of all ages.
  • Interested participants may choose to write an essay about any of these three sub-themes:
    The Iconography of the Modern Filipina;
    The Commercialization of the Filipina through the Internet and
    The Role of Bloggers in Uplifting the Image of the Filipina

  • Articles to be submitted should be original, previously unpublished, at least 500 words long and written in English.
  • Only one entry per person will be accepted. Participant's entry together with the complete name and contact details, should be sent to: mindy@wikipilipinas.org.ph.
  • Essays must be published in the participants' respective blogs and should contain the following links:
    (5.1) a link to your entry at the WikiPilipinas or Filipiniana site
    (5.2) a link to WikiPilipinas, using the code Philippine Encyclopedia
    (5.3) a link to Filipinaimages.com, with the code Filipina

    Submission of entries will be from February 1 to 29, 2008.

    Articles to be submitted will be available for public viewing in WikiPilipinas starting February 8, 2008.

    Shortlisted essays will be announced in the WikiPilipinas website on March 1, 2008.

    Please take note that all entries will be licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License.

    All submitted article titles for the contest will be shown in the WikiPilipinas Site.


    Criteria
    The entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges selected by WikiPilipinas. These judges will use the following criteria for evaluation:

    * Form – 20%
    * Substance – 50%
    * Originality – 30%

    The winning essay will be announced at the launch of the WikiPilipinas Women's Portal and the Filipiniana.net Philippine Women Microsite on March 12, 2008 in time for the celebration of Women's Month.

    Venue to be announced. The first 100 bloggers (with entries) to arrive at the venue will receive a FREE Filipina T-shirt.

    Be part in uplifting the image of the Filipina, the Knowledge base of the WikiPilipinas and meeting up with other bloggers on March 12, 2008. Remember you are not only writing about Filipino women. You will help uplift the reputation --- remove the prejudice, not just against Filipino women achievers but against your mothers, sisters, daughters. Against You.


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    Love Struck Writing Contest

    As a way of giving back to her readers, visitors and lurkers, part of the prize money she won from winning Best Website (Blogs Category) in the last 10th Philippine Web Awards, Noemi who blogs at Touched By An Angel is sponsoring a love-themed writing contest.


    Prize
    Three (3) winners will receive US$50.00 each for top 3 Love Struck entries.
    Three (3) lifetime (for the life span of her Protagonist WebHosting) domain and hosting plan worth $30.00 each. Prize is transferrable but NOT convertible to cash.


    Duration
    January 26 till February 23. Winners to be announced on February 24, 2008 which marks her second blog anniversary.


    Rules

    Open to all Single People or Married Couples

  • Write a blog entry on a Love Struck moment. The object of the love struck moment should be a person, not a thing, animal or place.

  • Post the link of your story in the comments section of http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2008/01/26/love-struck-writing-contest/. A link to this contest is required so more bloggers can join.

  • Entry will be judged by her love struck daughter, Lauren. She will choose the top 3 winners and 3 consolation prize winners.


    Come on! Join these two (2) writing contests. Who knows? *winks*
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    February 05, 2008

    1 2 3 4 5 Things That I Love

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    Dear Me,

    As tagged by blogger friend,     Trinity.

    1. Name one thing you do everyday:
      breastfeed my baby, Carlos Miguel.


    2. Name two things you wish you could learn:
      digital scrapbooking
      creating bead accessories.


    3. Name three things that remind you of your childhood:
      fluffy dresses
      wavy hair
      eyeglasses


    4. Name four things you love to eat but rarely do:
      Japanese rice cake
      tikoy (Chinese New Year pudding)
      crepes
      ube (purple yam)


    5. Name five things that make you feel good:
      a very productive day
      listening to soothing music
      relaxing with a good book
      having a light moment with my folks
      sharing laughter with my baby, hubby and siblings. =)




    I'm tagging six (6) peepz:     Toni of Wifely Steps,
    Yen, Noi, Joan, Evi and Emmy.
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    February 02, 2008

    Biggest Heart From Michelle Dawn

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    Dear Me,

    I didn't expect to be added in her blog roll. Added to that, she included me in her roster of bloggers to be given this blog award she herself created.

    To     Michelle Dawn, I totally *heart* this.



    And like Michelle, I am sharing this blog award to all the people who regularly visit and lurk in my blog. =)
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    February 01, 2008

    Pls. Answer The Following ?s

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    Dear Me,

    I got this entry from     Marky's Multiply page.


    QUESTION #1: What will you have for your last meal?

    McDo's quarter pounder, KFC's french fries dipped in sweet chili sauce + coleslaw, Wendy's iced tea.


    QUESTION #2: If you're given a chance to change your entire name, what would it be? I'm not looking for a witty name. Be honest and tell me your "dream name".

    Ivan Ulrich or Carla Franceska. =)


    QUESTION #3: What is your dream job? Say NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE.

    - is writing a job? I've always wanted to be a writer/journalist.
    - a wedding planner
    - a flight attendant...hehehe.


    QUESTION #4: If you can talk to a dead person, who would that be and why?

    Any of these:
    Ivan IV aka Ivan "the Terrible"
    Adolf Hitler
    Cleopatra
    Khufu
    Amenhotep III
    Kung Tutankhamen
    Rameses II

    Why these people? I am so intrigued with Russian history (the czars particularly the Ivans), the grandeur yet astounding cruelties of Ivan and Hitler, the beauty and brains of Cleopatra, the mind of the builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza, personalities of the Egyptian Pharaohs.

    So, what's yours? Post it here. =)
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    February 01, 2008

    Friday's Feast #4

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    Dear Me,

    Here's my     Friday's Feast for today. =) Happy TGIF!


    Appetizer
    What is your favorite kind of cereal?

    I love OATMEAL. It had been a great complement for lunch at the office (when I was still working a few months back).

    Soup
    When was the last time you purchased something for your home, what was it, and in which room did it go?

    I bought a feather duster and a brush scrub. I purchased it last weekend with my mom and sis as we shopped around MOA. Feather duster for the entire house and brush scrub for our toilet.

    Salad
    What is the funniest commercial you've ever seen?

    I cannot think of any right now.

    Main Course
    Make up a name for a company by using a spice and an animal (example: Cinnamon Monkey).

    Paprika Horse

    Dessert
    Fill in the blank: I haven't ______ since ______.

    I haven't prepared a good dinner for the entire family since I gave birth to my baby.

    Links to other Friday's Feast diners!
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