my little home

Woke Up Early This Morning

2012-01-28T06:45:00.000+08:00

Even though I am tired and was not able to get enough sleep from the party last night, I still woke up early this morning because Mj have to go to the pool for the training, their competition will be on Saturday and Sunday at Marbel so she needs to have to train today since she was not able to do that last Thursday because she needs to review her notes for her exam. Oh, before I would end this post, I'd like to greet our friend Josiah and Joseph a Happy Birthday another food blast later. Yahoooo!

A Success Birthday Party

2012-01-27T23:00:00.000+08:00

Everything went well for the party of my daughter Mj, everyone is having a blast. The rain pours since this morning, it sometimes stop but later it would rain again so I have to rent a tent for last minute good thing they are available and was able to deliver the tent just before the guests are coming.

Now, my sister Merlyn and I are busy fixing and cleaning all the stuff. It was a success birthday party!

Too Busy Today

2012-01-26T18:28:00.000+08:00

Yup I was too busy today I thought I could finish the grocery shopping this morning but even though my sister helped me with it, we still did not able to finish it before the clock strikes 12. The worst was the car broke good thing we already near at the shop so the owner was able to rescue us immediately. I am not sure anymore what to do with my car but surely I will dispose it soon!

Flat Tire

2012-01-24T10:52:00.000+08:00

Early this morning when I put the garbage out in the house, I noticed that the tire of my car is flat as in super, I could not just drive it to the shop. Good thing that the owner of the shop is always available and right after I called him on the phone, he went here right away to replace the tire and install the spare tire I had at the back of my car. So today, I will have to go to the vulcanizing shop for that flat tire. I am actually trying to write this post fast, sigh! Later, I have to send Mj to her training and yet my Internet connection is slow!

Sterling Jewelry For Their Bday

2012-01-24T08:56:00.003+08:00

January and February are special months for my family. You might ask me why that is? Well my eldest daughter has her birthday in January and my youngest daughter’s birthday is the same day as my fathers in February. So now I have to think of what I would like to get them. I know the youngest would want a story book or toys and the eldest would like a game, but what if I were to get them matching pieces of sterling silver jewelry? Would that be a good idea? I could choose matching earrings or a necklace with a sterling silver heart. I could have each of their names engraved on and maybe something like “From mom with all my love.” Do you think they will like it?

Cheap Labor

2012-01-23T12:02:00.002+08:00

I had my car repair the other day, I was worried because I thought it would cost me like 4,000 pesos just to have it done as my mechanic always said others would be too costly. But this morning when this other shop sent my car at home, he just asked me like P800.00 while in my mechanic, if he would take out the tires or will do something in the engine, he would probably asked me like P3,000.00. So I guess today was the cheap labor I had incurred. I was so happy!

Parties!

2012-01-22T00:56:00.001+08:00

These were the parties I attended yesterday and today. On Friday, it was the 60th birthday of my friend's mom and they invited us over to their house. We have to travel way to Mandug, a bit far from where I live, and my first time to see the place it was totally awesome. It was like we traveled in a different city, while in fact it still belong to our city.

Us, getting start

And while the elders were busy outside, the kids were busy playing in their friend's bedroom

And today, was the birthday of our coach. Right after the training, we immediately went there-to-there house. This time, their house is a bit near where I live. After we attended the party and after we ate our lunch and dinner there, I headed to the mall to shop some for the house. You see, how different it was from the party we attended yesterday because today, I was still able to shop.

Me and the kids

And my friends from the club!

Sport Saddle Bag

2012-01-21T07:48:00.003+08:00

A lot of people enjoy riding motorcycles. One of the things that has always bothered me about motorcycles is the fact that there is little storage space. So if I were to go shopping, how do I get the things, where would I put my purchases? Well I can get cortech sport saddlebags. With saddlebags I can store the things I buy and if I want to take things along for a short trip I can pack them in the saddle bags. I have seen people strap boxes behind them. This is unsightly and to me it is dangerous. What if that load shifts and becomes unbalanced. Saddlebags are a much better idea.

UTI infection again

2012-01-21T07:46:00.004+08:00

I did not have enough sleep last night, actually I slept like 4 am already because my youngest daughter was sick and the worst is our thermometer is broken so I need to wake up to monitor her. Her fever was too high also and she does not have cough or colds, I was worried of dengue. Good thing, when I sent her to her pediatrician her platelet was normal but she got a UTI. Now she is under medication for her UTI, she is anemic as well, after her medication we need to let her take an iron vitamins.

Understanding What Is SOPA and PIPA

2012-01-19T10:39:00.002+08:00

You must have noticed shout outs and posts of no to SOPA or PIPA in Facebook, I didn't understand it at first and just a while ago I just found a video that would make us understand more what is this SOPA and PIPA all about. Are you with SOPA or PIPA? Because I would definitely vote the no SOPA, no PIPA, you must act now before this bill will be pass to congress.

Video Downloader

2012-01-18T08:49:00.003+08:00

When there is nothing good on the television, I will of the watch videos on YouTube for my entertainment. Not only do I enjoy watching videos there, but so do both of my girls. What I really think I need is a youtube video downloader so that I can save some of our favorite videos. There are a few I have watched several times and I really would like to see them again. It would be nice to be able to have them since my internet connection is not the best at times. I would at least be able to watch my favorites without having to connect to the internet. I would also be able to provide entertainment for the kids if the power were to go out. We could watch the videos on our laptop.

Happy New Year Everyone!

2011-12-31T14:41:00.000+08:00

2011 for me has many ups and downs but I am glad I am still here and stood still. I am so happy that my eldest daughter has proved enough for her swimming. In fact she became successful for it and I am so proud of her achievements. Faith has been doing well at her school, she would participate even that means she has to go on the stage. But along those achievements and success, we are still sad because until now we are still not together with my husband. However that would not stop of having a happy new year tonight! And you too, so I would greet you happy new year to each one of you!

Before The Year-End

2011-12-30T09:12:00.000+08:00

Before the year end, I would like to show you our Christmas tree that was only put up this month. This Christmas tree has been with us for like years already, 8 years to be exact but still even the test of time could not put it down, it stand by us during holidays.

This is our home sweet home, it is small, simple but like it.

Kids Nowadays

2011-12-29T23:35:00.002+08:00

I had a fight with my eldest daughter again tonight; she was just a pain in the butt lately. When I asked her something she would always tell me "wait". I keep on telling her to cut that out because it is really not good until tonight, I have lost my patience towards her. When she finished her training, she and her friends went to the bathroom immediately to take a shower, we were waiting at the club house, I already told her to hurry up but she did not so since it took her a while to take a shower, we were not able to buy 2 bulbs for two bedrooms because the store was already closed. Good thing the pharmacy still open so I was able to buy my medicine for my cough. Geez, sometimes kids are unaware of their parent’s hard work, they just thought that the things in this life is always the bed of roses. Honestly I get too tired but I know I just can't because they are just kids and that they still need us more than anyone in this world. I just hope they understand why we get mad at them, why we scold and reprimanded them and I hope they would realized that whenever we correct their mistakes, these are all for them so they would grow up decent and well-disciplined.

You Can Make A Difference: Please Help The Victims Of Bagyong Sendong

2011-12-28T23:29:00.001+08:00

There are many homes were washed away by Typhoon Sendong. While everyone was comfortable on their sleeps, many of us were shaken by the flash floods brought by this typhoon. I would cry so hard whenever I saw some families trying to look for their love ones who are missing after the attack of Bagyong Sendong. I tried to look for means to help, even just a little; I guess it will do good for them already. There are many ways to help; you just have to choose any organization that is open for donations for the victims for Typhoon Sendong.

NOTE: This is reposted for the sole purpose of seeking more help for CDO FLOOD VICTIMS

By: Rovelyn

Cagayan de Oro is like a home to me. I was actually there a few weeks ago appreciating the beauty of the city, enjoying the festivities of my Alma Mater and loving the warm welcome of my family and friends. But now, Sendong's wrath changed everything. The devastation brought about by Typhoon Sendong have left thousands of families mourning and displaced. As of this time, death toll has already reached more than a thousand and still increasing and more than 276,000 people remain homeless and sheltered by evacuation centers.As a Kagay-anon, it breaks my heart to see my countrymen in such a helpless state. I know that in my own little way, I need to do something to help. The first thing I did was re post in my other blog the call to HELP CAGAYAN DE ORO and I am so happy upon knowing that many of my friends responded. Others called me and confirmed their willingness to donate. During that time I recommended that donations be given to the foundations and groups stated in my blog. Donations in any form will be given to all the victims anyway.Until, this particular blogger friend from the US who wishes not to be named, reached out and send monetary help to my sister in Cagayan de Oro and even encouraged some of her blogpals to donate and help in the cause of providing mats and blankets to 240 families staying at Xavier Heights Gym in Balulang thus "Bloggers Blanket" was given birth. The victims are somehow surviving day by day with the food and clothes from other donors and also from the barangay. What they are asking right now are mats and blankets for them to at least combat the cold weather and the coldness of the cemented flooring inside the gym.

As of the moment, the funds gathered by Bloggers Blanket are not yet enough to give a pair of mat and blanket to all the families in the community. You might wonder, what's the difference between donating to a big agency or to an organized group compared to Bloggers Blanket, I can say that there's a lot. First, you can be very sure that your donations will go directly to the recipients. Second, the only interest and objective of the group is to help the victims directly which means that corruption has no place in the group. Photos and documentation of the activities will be visible through the blog posts of this blog and the blogs of some supporters and finally someone from the group is tasked to account everything and will make sure that every penny goes to the recipients. When you donate, you can help these people rebuild their lives...

These kids are waiting for your support. Please make their lives a little better

Victims of Sendong housed at Xavier Heights Gym in Balulang.

Bloggers Blanket aims to provide mats, blankets and a little financial support to these families for them to start anew. Distribution of relief goods are facilitated by my sister Allyn, her husband Cy and her SIL Cindy. If you want to be a part of this cause, please send your donations via Paypal to:

marquee_29@yahoo.com

Your support will really make a big difference in the lives of this people. May the Lord give you back all the blessings you share more than a hundred times. Please be a part of this cause. Share your blessings and spread love and joy this Christmas.

I Received A Postcard!

2011-12-26T08:07:00.000+08:00

I was so surprised the other day when my daughter told me I got a card from Japan. This is my first time ever to receive a postcard from abroad and I am so delighted when I read it. Thank you so much Clang of Kizuna of ties and bonds of love for the wonderful message and thank you so much for sending me post card. Really, you brightened my day on that day, thank you so much.

By the way, it was just my luck that when I tried to take a picture of it, the battery of my camera got empty. So on my next post, I would show you the post card I received from Clarissa.

No Apparel

2011-12-25T22:41:00.001+08:00

Sometimes I dream to ride a horse, I rode once but it was only for picture taking and a little bit of roaming around. I didn't have any equestrian riding apparel, the in-charge of that horse riding said they don't have any so we really have to be careful if you feel like riding it alone. In my case the in-charge was holding a rope for me and he was the one who lead the horse while walking, it was only like 15 minutes. I did enjoy it but it was not enough because of the time limit and if I would exceed, I will have to pay another 15 minutes again and there was a lot of people who would like to try riding that horse.

Christmas Decorations And My Girl

2011-12-12T23:51:00.001+08:00

Right after I put up the Christmas tree and these Christmas decorations for our center table, Faith could not help it but to sing a song "Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell. She really could feel the spirit of Christmas for these Christmas decorations I just put up. Merry Christmas my little girl and remember I love you so much!

Our Christmas Tree Is Up

2011-12-10T06:59:00.001+08:00

Finally, our Christmas tree is up, although I just put up the vintage I am still so happy that even the Christmas is already just around the corner, I still have the spirit to put up. Honesty, these past few days I don't feel like putting some decorations for our house. My spirit is just too low to even put one but last night was the night, with the help of my sister I had put it up. Our Christmas tree has passed lots of lots of years yet even so whenever we need it, it still stood up so tall and dignity. I bought this Christmas tree 8 years ago and it still gave us smiles and colors to our home sweet home whenever we put some decorations on it. But maybe by next year, I have to buy another new Christmas tree, I would miss this Christmas tree but I am sure my sister would be delighted to have it by next year.

The Flashlight and The Hammer

2011-12-09T16:43:00.001+08:00

I'd been planning to buy this basic needs for my house, I know it is only a flashlight and a hammer but I don't know why I can't just buy those before or maybe I keep on forgetting about it. And I just could remember it when I needed it. Like for an instance, I need to put up a frame on the wall and because I didn't had a hammer we were looking for a stone just to poke the nails so we could put up our wedding frame and I know then I need a hammer but guess what I just bought it yesterday. Flashlights, my goodness it has been a lot of times I need it here especially during brownouts and when I have to do things in my car and it's too dark. So yesterday, while I was looking for Mj's materials for her project at school, I did not hesitate at all to buy these basic things for our house.

Two Bedrooms Left

2011-12-08T09:33:00.001+08:00

We have done installing the floor mat on my bedroom, now I have two more bedrooms left and we're done. If only we are not lacking of floor mats to be installed, the three bedrooms are okay now. Maybe on Saturday, I will have to buy again another 10 meters for the two bedrooms, for today I will put up our vintage Christmas tree.

New Floor Mat For Our Rented Home

2011-12-04T10:36:00.001+08:00

My body and legs are aching right now; I am really not feeling well. The other day I have to drive down to the mall after I sent Mj to her school and after I had my car wash, I went to the mall because I really want to buy a floor mat, I bought 10 meters and when we arrive home, my sister and I installed it right away. I didn't know it was lacking about 5 meters but I bought 10 meters again yesterday for the bedroom. The living room is okay now, we have the floor mat installed completely, we just have to finished the remaining floor mats in the 2 bedrooms I hope it could still occupy 3 bedrooms.

To Keep You Warm

2011-12-03T23:03:00.001+08:00

We really can't deny it; Christmas is just around the corner. You could feel the breeze of the air that is so cold, the snow is pouring down in the yard that you could even need a North Face jacket to keep you warm. That is if you're living in the states but in our case here, my goodness you will get a pneumonia especially if you are driving in the middle of the day without an aircon. Just like this afternoon, I nearly get a heatstroke even the windows of my car is open I am still dripping sweats. And I think I can't bear this any longer, I really have to go to the car aircon specialist on Monday, I really have to otherwise I would get sick in no time.

Before They Would Go Out In The Country

2011-12-03T09:02:00.001+08:00

I love to go to the massage spa for massage, but I am wondering why their staff gets fewer this time. One said that some of their therapists are looking for Message Therapist Jobs abroad since it is in-demand nowadays. I am not wonder at all because with the salary that they will get from there, I am sure it could support their family here. I mean, I'd been hearing all their complaints of their salary in that spa, they could not even buy something for their own because it is not even enough to support them for their daily expenses. Anyway, good luck to them, I hope they could still spend their Christmas this year together with their family before they would go out in the country.

The Family Went Out Yesterday

2011-11-28T14:12:00.001+08:00

It has been like how many Sundays that my kids and I did not went out on Sundays, it is because I am worried that if I drive with them, Faith will bug me and would bother me. I know I really have to try to get over with that so I decided, okay I will give it a try.

So we went to church at 2:00 p.m., light a candle, heard a mass but we were not able to finish the mass since Faith is becoming too noisy. After we heard a mass, I drove them to the mall, along the way Faith keeps on whining over a cotton candy, Mj asked some from her but she did not gave her. I scolded both of them to shut up; I was in the gasoline station when my voice rose because they were so noisy. They were quiet at last until we arrived in the mall.

I Am Crossing My Finger

2011-11-26T07:37:00.001+08:00

Whenever we want something to happen, we are mostly crossing our fingers and so I am crossing my fingers right now. I know I keep on saying this or wishing this is really it, it is because I am not giving up that someday our wishes come true. I am sure you have given up if you are in my shoe or maybe not because you just love that person too much that you can't get to be disappointed of him or her for a long time. That you can't just get rid away of that feelings and say this is it, I gave up. And so I am crossing my fingers that this love will blossom more in the next following years when we are together, and that when we are together we will build a happy home for our kids.

Gutter Will Be Fix Today

2011-11-25T11:16:00.001+08:00

I had posted it here that our gutter was collapsed, good thing our neighbor just volunteered to repair it. He will just ask for 300 pesos for labor fee and I will just have to buy vulcaseal and nails and were done. I have told the owner about it when he called me last night and he agreed that we will just deduct it in our rent. Finally, I have the gutter fix and so I will not have to worry about intruder and such.

Kim's House In Yes Magazine

2011-11-24T07:48:00.001+08:00

I supposed to buy the Parenting magazine but I was amazed with the featured house of Kim in Yes Magazine so I decided to buy the latter. It says that this will be her first Christmas on the new house that she just bought, it was so huge and her Christmas tree is so tall. But I guess, she need to put some more decorations or a big frame in the wall near the stairs, I don't know, it is just for me, I find it so dull when you don't have something on that wall. Oh well it is just my opinion though, if that's what her designer said about it then so be it. LOL what am I am saying, I feel like I really have a say. Hahaha! I didn't even have my Christmas tree standing in the corner of my house yet. I really don't feel like putting it up this year, I know I should because I have my kids around, who loves Christmas so much especially my youngest, whenever she saw a Christmas tree on the TV she would always screamed, "Mama, look Christmas" and she would sing suddenly the "tamambel, tamambel" that means "Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell. In the contrary I hope to be motivated or at least boosting up my spirit to do this simple chores, to put up a Christmas tree just like last year, to put up some Christmas decors in the wall. Oh how I wish I had my partner here to share this putting up Christmas decors in this home sweet home.

Gagay's Pagerank and Birthday Thanksgiving

2011-11-23T07:36:00.001+08:00

It has been a while since I did not join any contest; maybe I am just too busy to do things right now. But I just can't slip this thanksgiving giveaway of Gagay. (Thanks for inviting me gurl!).

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Gutter Was Collapsed

2011-11-22T07:18:00.001+08:00

I don't know what to do right now, I am still waiting for my husband's decision regarding with the gutter at the back. It was collapsed when it rained so hard the other week, I am still contemplating whether I have it repaired and will ask for deduction of my rent with the land lady or I'll just leave it as it is until my husband is here. I don't like to go out in the backyard and see what happened to the gutter, my sister was the one who told me what happened. But one thing for sure, it needs to be repaired soon otherwise the whole of the gutter would also collapse.

By Next Year

2011-11-19T21:44:00.001+08:00

My daughter won as MVP in their swimming competition and I know she could not contain her happiness for all the awards that she received today. I am so proud of her; she did it and proves it again this time. The team was so proud of her and the teammates.

Next year, our coach is planning to host a competition and now we are looking for good qualities sport trophies to be given away during the competition especially to the player who will be awarded as the MVP of the year. I can't wait to have this event soon, I am so excited for those swimmers who could achieve their goal and will be given a lot of medals and awards.

Another Award

2011-11-12T22:33:00.001+08:00

Mj surprised me with another award when I fetched her in Kumon today, she received a bronze from her teacher and she said that her instructor congratulated her for a job well done in Math. She has been absent for two weeks in Kumon so we really did not expect that she would still get a recognition besides she doesn't get an award from them ever since so this would be her first time to received a bronze. She could not contain her happiness; all the time she spent just to finish her worksheets are all worth it. Way to go Mj!

Traffic!

2011-11-11T21:39:00.001+08:00

After Mj finished the training, I asked her to take a shower immediately so we can leave the area early since it is the last day of the drama series we'd been following for months now. But then, when I drove home, it was so traffic! So I have to look for another road to pass, I found one but just then when I turned left we heard a bump and we are sure that it was another accident again. I need to look for another road again, hoping I could still watch that series, good thing I found one and went through and through. I watched the series immediately when we arrived home only to find out that it was not the last day today. LOL

Kids Room In The Future

2011-11-10T21:50:00.000+08:00

My husband was fixing the kids room, I was so happy to know aboutthat. But when the kids could use it? That I am not sure of, so don'tcongratulate me yet hahahaha! But I am still hoping we could be together, GODwill help us I know.

I Hope I Can

2011-11-09T21:22:00.002+08:00

I wonder when could I put up my vintage Christmas tree, the kids had been asking me when is the day, I haven't answered them because I don't even have the motivation to get the Christmas tree from the storage.

I saw these decorations on the street, varieties of stars that glitter. Oh how I want to buy at least two of them to be put outside of our home. It would be great to see the glittering star hanging on our wall outside or in our fence. I wonder how much does the star cost or the image of Mama Mary with Baby Jesus. Whenever I passed that vendor, I always love to watch all of them; sometimes I would let my car slows down in a minute so I could have a glance of those. I know if I have the money to buy I would surely buy it I hope I can.

Drowsy This Morning

2011-11-08T22:05:00.002+08:00

Due to the anti-histamine I took last night, it seems like the effects were up to this morning because I was feeling drowsy and that I have to go back to sleep after I prepare our breakfast. I asked my husband if I can take a nap like an hour because I feel like my eyes will just close in an instant, I asked him if he could just wait for me for an hour since they are using now the standard time. Yet, I didn't wake up after an hour, I woke up around 2:00 p.m., and I am still sleepy. He just messaged me that he needs to go to rest. I still feels dizzy that I have to take another nap again, the result? We were late in the training...

Anti-Histamine

2011-11-07T21:48:00.001+08:00

When we went to the mall today, all a sudden I got some red huge spots in my skin. It's on my legs and arms and I know I need to take an anti-histamine for my skin allergy. It triggers maybe because of the aircon at the mall, it is so cold and I feel uncomfortable, hence I got bumps on my skin. I bought an anti-histamine when we were about to go home, I supposed to take it in the pharmacy so the bumps will just gone but I realized I could not do it because I know I will get drowsy when driving so I just took it and put inside my bag. When we arrived home, I took it right away so here I am while I am updating my blog, my eyes would close at that. I hope to finish what I have to finish here before my eyes will finally close. LOL

4 Silvers and 1 Gold

2011-11-06T07:41:00.003+08:00

Mj did it again, she won 4 silvers and 1 gold in Langoy Pilipinas 2011 yesterday. I could not contain my happiness, I know she had a lot of things to improve to make it to the top but I can't help to be proud of her achievements. Way to go Mj!

4:00 AM

2011-11-05T05:33:00.002+08:00

I woke up 4:00 a.m. to cook rice to bring to the venue for the competition. As I said whenever there's a competition it would definitely look like a picnic. Mj is already awake and she is now preparing her stuff, I noticed her being so slow in preparing her things, I asked her if she's ok she said she is and that she is just tired. So I got to go now, I have to do some things here to prepare, wish us goodluck!

Serious Issues

2011-11-04T07:08:00.001+08:00

I am glad that even I was so tired last night I was able to do my EC dropping and Adgitizing. I only have few blogs left to drop this morning so I woke up early even I slept late last night. I was eager to finish dropping all my blogs, for me it is rare to have this motivation and will to do it. But to my disappointment, the time didn't work for me because right at this time the EC has serious issues. Why is it when you have the will to do it, it sometimes didn't go your way. Sigh!

Another Hectic Day

2011-11-01T09:56:00.003+08:00

So I have to go out early again as soon as my sister arrived I will get ready to pick up the cake that I ordered from my friend. Then right after I will have to go to my dentist to pay the balance that we owed her, I supposed to pay it yesterday but everything just went crazy, the time that I send Mj to the pool, they are getting ready to go to the farm. On the other note before I'll prepare to go out I have to cook breakfast for the kids, good thing they are still busy in the living room so I still have ample of time to cook. Adobo is in my mind right now; I hope I could cook it like the fried chicken that I cook on Sunday, for the first time I didn't hear any complains at all. LOL!

When One Could Not Pay Their Bills

2011-11-01T09:43:00.004+08:00

Sometimes people fall behind in paying their bills. I know that in most cases we do our best to pay on time and if we do pay late, we try to pay as soon as possible. But in some cases, when a person does not pay their bills and it becomes a big problem to the venders and if this happens the company or people that is owed money may use collection agencies to collect this debt. Collection agencies do their best to collect what is owed and most of them do it without embarrassing the debtor.

Trick or Treat in Woodridge

2011-10-31T23:09:00.000+08:00

Today, the subdivision that we always went to for the training had there trick or treat, the clubhouse was so creepy and there were kids who wear varieties of costumes. Almost all the houses were opened ready for the trick and treats. They invited everyone for this event, they have this registration fees and after the trick and treats, the kid who have the creepiest costumes will be announce as the winner for their best costume attire. Their horror house was also available for those who would like to get inside and witness the creepy creatures or ghosts ready to frighten you so you must be ready to scream loud when you're inside.

Farm House

2011-10-31T22:16:00.000+08:00

This afternoon we were invited by a friend to come to their farm, they prepared sumptuous lunch for us and the whole team went there. Their house was so nice, the surroundings were all green, and I just so love the view. It is so peaceful and quiet. They have this log furniture that everyone should adore, I also like the wooden ladle they used in the kitchen it is so environmental, actually I love the whole farm. My headache just went away when I saw those green trees around the area, those plants, everything on it. Even though it was so hot that afternoon yet the wind was so cold, it would be so nice to sleep overnight there, I am sure we won't be needing a fan or an aircon to make the rooms cool because the fresh air is just enough for us to sleep comfortable.

No Cars Allowed On All Souls Day

2011-10-29T19:33:00.001+08:00

Today is Saturday and everyone are rushing to get home since on Monday is holiday and that's up to November 02, 2011 to make way for All Souls Day and All Saints Day. I am not sure if I will bring my car to visit my Dad, my sister said that there would be no car allowed in the area besides my car is still in the shop right now. I just bought a clutch compressor yesterday but my mechanic just messaged me this morning that it was not the same size as the old one and it has to be with the same size so I went there again to replace the one that I bought yesterday.

This afternoon, when I went back to the store where I bought the clutch of my compressor, the downtown was not that crowded yet when we went home tonight, all sides were heavy. And when times like this, I always wish I could drive my car so to lessen any hassle but I need to prolong my patience, I already told the mechanic to make sure everything is repaired before I would get it next week. I hope though that when I get the car, it took me months to come back to the shop again for maintenance. Honestly, I am really getting tired of it at all, how I wish I could a brand new car right away, how I wish to have money so I can buy a car in an instant. LOL!

Before Year Ends

2011-10-28T09:25:00.002+08:00

Our floor mat is damaged at all; it has been here for almost two years now. And I think I really need to get rid of this and buy a new one. I looked for it in the mall the other day and I was really thinking that before Christmas I would have to buy it, I also thinking to buy sets of curtains. I hope I can do that just before the year ends, actually I thought of that a long time ago and plan to buy that few months back, but grrr our car is always broke and now it is in the shop.

On My Natal Day With My Dad

2011-10-28T08:21:00.003+08:00

Just before my birthday, I promised myself to visit my Dad on my natal day and so I called my sister to accompany me there. We took our kids as well and her mother- in-law. Since I was so tired on the day before my birthday, I took a nap at home first before we headed to the church and at the memorial park. I bought my Dad two flowers and candles; we whispered a prayer for him.

My birthday was fulfilling because of the small visit I had to my Dad, I was just so happy then and right after that small visit, I treated the kids and sister and her mother-in-law at a restaurant here at our place. It was not grand at all but with my family here, everything just great.

Cheaper Vs. Clear Calls

2011-10-18T11:03:00.001+08:00

I have two phones at home; actually I have 3 plus the cellphone. And those were placed in our bedroom, the first one, the white one is the magic jack where my husband can call me, we can save a lot using that phone line. So if your husband resides abroad, this one is highly recommended that is if you don't like to bill big time whenever you call him or he calls you. The second one, the black one is our local phone; I have that for my DSL and when I would call my friends here. But recently, my husband calls me on the black phone, because my cell phone does not receive his calls. I am not sure, it just doesn't ring when I am inside the house, and so for him to at least wake me up through his call, he is using now the black one. The magic jack is off during morning so he got no options but to call me on my landline, which we found out, he sounds so clear and there's no cut out when he calls me on that.

Everyone Must Loved

2011-10-18T08:54:00.002+08:00

My kids love cookies so no wonder I always have stock cookies at home. I also sometimes send it to friends as my gifts. Later, I found out that the cookie baskets are most appropriate than sending cookies in a can as my Christmas gifts. Thus, I am looking for some baskets for cookie; it would be a great idea to store varieties of cookies there with ribbon on it. I thought to send gifts to my daughter's teacher in Kumon, their adviser, and Mj’s coach in swimming. You know cookies are good to munch while you are watching movie at home. You could also offer it for some snacks when you have guests at home.

Eon Card Expired

2011-10-15T07:28:00.002+08:00

My eon card is nearly to expire. I thought it will never expire just like the ATM card but recently paypal is sending me message about my card's expiration date and it is this month. So I went to the union bank where I enroll my card and they took my card and said it will be replace by a week or two. I asked the in charge if they would only edit the expiration date, she said no, the card number will be replace so it will be totally new. She also told me not to worry if I would enroll it again, because they have the toll number for me to call to assist me during the process. I am not sure though if I need to enroll back again online or I'll just edit the card number. I'll have to wait for the card to arrive so I will know what to do.

Stocking Stuffers, Treats and Toys

2011-10-15T07:13:00.001+08:00

Christmas time is approaching and though we do not have a fire place, I always put out christmas stocking for the kids. They like to find stocking stuffers, treats and small toys, that they can have right away. Now you might think that the kids would know which stocking belongs to them, but with my little one, she will just grab the first one no matter who it was intended for. That is the reason that I think a personalized Christmas stocking, one for each of the girls, would be a great thing. Then my little one will have her own and she will know it is hers instead of just grabbing her sisters, like she did last year.

Taking A Nap

2011-10-15T00:42:00.001+08:00

I took a nap when we arrived home from the pool, my knees were aching, I even made a joke to my sister that when I get old, I know what would be my illness then, it will be rheumatism just like my father. I was so tired and since my daughter was still watching the TV, I told her to lock all the windows and doors since I will take my nap and she will just wake me up when she goes to sleep. She slept around 11:00 p.m., then I woke up, checking all the doors and windows and the plug if it was unplugged and here I am, trying to update my blog. I know these all nonsense, but let me just say goodnight and good morning to each one of you.

Starting To Save Up Again

2011-10-13T08:41:00.001+08:00

I am so happy that I am able to save some for now, even though I just deposited a small amount but with that, I know for sure it will grow big in the future. I was really disappointed with my expenses last month but I realized I didn't spend too much with nothing. I was able to transfer my Dad at the exclusive memorial park and for me I guess that was just an achievement.

Made of Steel

2011-10-13T08:22:00.000+08:00

I guess we will not going to be at the place where we planned to be this month. Geez, I missed seeing steel buildings around the area, I had been there last summer and I tell you I was amazed with how it could offer a lifetime to us. I planned to put a garage on this house but I have doubts if I ever pursue the plan. As you know, I just rented this house. Oh well, let's see, when my husband arrives I would really convince him to buy a house for us here and definitely it will be a house made of steel, what do you think? Do you think it is good for us to have a house like that?

Away From Cockroaches

2011-10-10T08:30:00.001+08:00

One friend told me that when you put a zonrox on a sponge, cockroach would never get near it. You could be save from any bacteria or virus that cockroach have. I tried it last night, and it works. You know how sponge gets to expose from cockroach when we sleep at night and when we just left it in the side of our sink. You'll never know that cockroaches were already feasting on the sponge while you are fast asleep. Zonrox could help you save the day, just put a small amount on the sponge and your family will be free from any danger. Try it!

Koi Fish

2011-10-08T22:00:00.000+08:00

My friend is so fund with koi fish, so I was really intrigued of how it looks like. They said that it is a lucky fish that if you would have it in your house, you would get lucky. I never thought that aside from the flower horn, there's a koi fish that could bring your home a fortune. I am not sure if you believe that but as what they said there's nothing wrong with it, if that consider would bring you a lucky charm why not try it right?

I tried to take a picture of it using my phone, but it didn't seem to work when I transfer it here in my computer. So here's a picture that I grabbed on the net.

However, when you buy koi fish, make sure it is not injured or it would be best if it is from Japan because they had the best structure of a koi fish ever.

Before You Sign The Agreement

2011-10-07T10:41:00.001+08:00

This was what I haven't done before I accepted the house that I loan before, checking the ceilings, the floor, the paint and such. I didn't know that it was important to check all those works and if the materials that were listed in the plan were actually has been used. Many home developers that has a very nice plan like of what kind of materials they are going to put up in your house, the owner should also have to sign it but later the plan didn't actually realize because they are using cheap water based paints, the lock for the doors does not even attach properly, even the floor was not properly cemented, the woods that are used was not in the plan.

I thought I could not do things anymore once you don't accept the agreement, I was wrong because you can still demand for them to change everything that you don't like. My friend was so lucky because she had a cousin who is an engineer who escorted her on the day that she supposed to accept and sign the agreement, if not for her cousin, she would not know that the house that they build needs to have some changes, that the materials that has been used was not on the plan. So beware when you apply for a house in any subdivision, you should make a thorough check and if you can bring an expert for checking the house before you sign any papers from the developers.

Victims of Flood

2011-10-06T23:33:00.002+08:00

I admit I really came to a point that I don't like to write at all. I feel like I am writing the same old tales. Nothing new, no more, no less and I found it so boring at all. So I divulge my time driving, watching news, watching vice ganda in you tube and monitoring the flood in Calumpit Bulacan. There were many homeless, their houses if not washed out by the raging water, it has no roofs and walls at all. Many evacuated in the nearby school, although they feel so safe at all from the flood, the mosquitoes are also feasting them at the area since they don't have electricity yet. Many kids were already having high fever, even adults already suffered from a severe cough. It seems like they don't have any option anymore. Now, the schools are announcing that they will resume soon yet the houses or the area where they used to live is still have floods. It is really indeed so hard to see all those people trying so hard to survive. Many tried the alternative way of living, since the fishermen could not go to rivers or ocean yet to catch fish, they are using their boats to transport all the people to other town for them to buy some foods. There's one fisherman who is also trying to catch fish out of a net, put it on the street since he could see a lot of fishes swimming in the flood. One also sell bunch of candles because their town doesn't have electricity due to flood. Although they were able to resolve some little things yet they only have limited resources they still need some help from our government so they could get up once again.

Buko and Pineapple Pie

2011-09-30T13:04:00.002+08:00

TGIF! I can now have the taste of that pineapple pie and buko pie I craved for more than a week now. My friend is now on duty so I'll just pick these pies at her work later this afternoon after I send Mj to the pool. My friends from the call center said it was so yummy so I must try it. I supposed to watch the No Other Woman today but it is not my day off, the kids have training today and tomorrow morning we will be on travel again, and I would bring one pie for us to munch while we are on travel.

Jobs I Experienced

2011-09-30T12:54:00.000+08:00

As I said, I really missed working. I have experienced a lot of jobs before, I became a secretary, then a merchandiser, a travel agency attendant, an administrative assistant, an accounting clerk and a call center agent. But if I applied for the same position again, I guess I will not qualify anymore because they are looking for younger applicants except for call center agent because age for them doesn't matter, if you have a great communication skills then you are qualified but I don't like to work at night shift anymore, I mean I have kids I need to attend everyday as well and for me, sleeping with them at night would be our greatest bonding or at least before bedtime. There's a Counter Attendant Jobs available around the globe, I am not sure though if my husband would allow me to apply for work once we are settled. It seems like that the counter attendant is an interesting jobs especially if that compensate you much.

No Pet For Her

2011-09-29T23:55:00.002+08:00

I promised my daughter that if she wins the Cherifer Inter-School Competition last Saturday, my gift for her on Christmas is a pet. She chooses a dog pet and she was so excited about it. But she was admitted in the hospital just before the competition thus the gift for her on Christmas should not be push through. She was disappointed about it, she was even cried when the Doctor told her she can't swim for four days and that she needs to finish all her medicine before she could swim.

This afternoon she was so excited when I fetch her at school; she missed swimming and her teammates. But the moment we arrived at the pool, the rain started to pour and the lightning was so strong. They need to pull up from the pool to avoid accidents. We end up ordering our dinner and stayed there for a while to wait for the rain to stop. I tell you, it's hard to drive when the lightning keep on striking and the sounds of the thunder is always disturbing.

FB Charging All The Users?

2011-09-26T08:06:00.004+08:00

When we arrived home on Saturday from the hospital, my sister immediately opened her FB and suddenly she blurted me that FB will not be free anymore. I just shrugged because oh well, I am not really using it; I just open my FB to read and view my friends status and pictures.

This morning, one of my friends’ status is to repost a message because anytime this day FB will be charging all the users anymore. But I just ignore it, I mean that's really nothing and I know it is fraud. If FB will be charging all the users, I am sure their site will just go down rapidly.

So guys relax, that is really nothing. But if they would charge the users maybe that's for upgrade like you can use all the features and such. Although the new feature sucks and I am certain people doesn't like the new features. I don't like it either, it is better to have that old and simple features. It won't complicate everything. What do you think?

4 Days with Escort 3 Days Without

2011-09-19T22:09:00.000+08:00

It was last Saturday when I asked my sister if she has a friend who can escort me while driving as I thought I really need to refresh what I have learned in the company I enrolled for. At first, I thought it would be better if I would enroll myself again but I was so surprised of the fees they require me to pay. Good thing our neighbor represented himself to escort me, I was so happy. I was able to fetch Mj at Kumon then went home. On Sunday, he escorted me again with little tips, too bad he was not able to make it on Tuesday because he has to practice for his gigs. On Wednesday, my brother-in-law suggested for me to hire his friend since he works in a company, which teaches how to drive. He also went with me on Thursday. On Friday, he messaged me he can't be present because he has to repair his motorcycle so I was obliged to drive alone inside the village.

Saturday came, I tried to send Mj to the pool and we passed through diversion road where the street was less traffic yet many trucks are passing by. Saturday night was a big challenge because it was raining so hard and it was a bit hard for me to move to the other lane, good thing Mj was with me all the time and she was the one who coaches me through all the way. On Sunday we went to church, I was still driving alone and thank GOD I have passed the day safe and sound although I had a hard time with the arrows. (LOL) Until today, I went to the LCR to get my Dad's death certificate, we went to the restaurant where my friends waited me for lunch then next appointment was with the agency where we should submit the requirements for Dad's transfer of remains.

It was such a long day but I made it through, I am driving now although I was sweating a lot because I didn't have an aircon yet, but I will have to have it repair tomorrow. So I hope the next few days I will not sweat anymore. Thank you GOD for everything!

Clothes From My Friend

2011-09-17T06:31:00.000+08:00

These are the clothes and dresses that Ate Charlotte sell for me for my little toddler here, it was used by her daughter once when she was just a kid yet now she's already in college yet look how all the clothes that has been taken cared of, all of it were like new. My little toddler was so happy ever to receive all the clothes now she's wearing at school and when we went out to the mall.

Her Fish Just Died

2011-09-15T09:25:00.001+08:00

My daughter just bought a fish out from her allowance, I know she loves to adopt pets but fish was I thought out of the list. But when we went to the mall last week, I was surprised she bought little tiny fish, I asked where she would put it, she said in a container. So I told her we can buy a little aquarium for her little fish.

Every night she would clean the aquarium and replace it with new water. She would feed the fish with the food that we also bought in the mall. Last night, after she went to her bedroom to change her clothes, I saw her so weary. I asked her what happened; she then blurted her fish died because she forgot to clean the aquarium last night because she was so busy with her studies. I feel for her, I know she was really so sad. She throws the fish outside our gate, this morning she went out in the gate and look for her dead fish. She was really grieving.

Protecting Our RV

2011-09-15T09:14:00.001+08:00

I am now in the process of learning to drive. I am working hard to become a good driver so that I will be able to take the kids places. Now I am wondering if I can handle something as big as a Recreational Vehicle (RV). I really want to be able to travel around with my family in style and comfort and an RV is one way to do it. I know that being a good driver is important and having a good 5th wheel insurance is also good. Protecting or our RV with the right insurance and protecting our family is important. If you have good insurance you can drive with confidence.

Networked Blogs and Like Box

2011-09-14T22:16:00.000+08:00

Yay! I am back to Networked Blogs and I created again a page for this blog in FB. I just stopped it for a while due for some unavoidable reasons. And since the entrecard was having some issues with this blog, and suddenly they did not accept my blog on their system anymore so I decided to get back with Networked blog and added a like box on my sidebar for traffic. I hope you can add or follow me here and like my page as well. And if you did, please let me know so I can follow you as well, thanks.

The Most Useful Tools For me

2011-09-14T08:55:00.001+08:00

One thing about me that most of you readers know is that I am always on the computer, well at least when my 3 year old is not using it (and yes she uses it to learn things). I have two computers in the house and they are constantly in use. Both are portable and on of them I can take just about anywhere that has a Wi-Fi connection. It is like a Tablet with Flash. I love my Tablet PC; it is one of the most useful tools for me and the kids. It provides us with entertainment, the news and allows us the freedom to use it just about anywhere we want.

Good Compost To Feed My Garden

2011-09-14T08:48:00.001+08:00

I have a black thumb as opposed to a green one. I have a hard time of getting things to plants to grow and really I need to discover how to get the plants the right nutrients they need. Well I have been looking in to composting as a way to help me out. I don’t have a garbage disposal and using vegetable peelings and such in a composter seems like it may be the way for me to go. I know that compost piles dug out in the back yard can stink and my neighbors would certainly complain, but a composter could help confine the smell of my rotting veggies and when I am ready I will have some good compost to feed my garden.

Long Drive

2011-09-13T23:13:00.002+08:00

I am so happy with how smooth my driving was today, even though how narrow our street here and how hilly it was yet I was doing it almost perfect. Of course, I still have my escort with me who coach me everything from turning to the other lane, to u-turn and to park properly. I just need more and more practice to drive in the highway and I would do good, I know I can maneuver the steering wheel without being panicked if a car would stop ahead of me or there's a car going to my direction.

We were able to fetch Mj and sent her the pool, although they need to go back immediately since they still have something to do, so I just asked them to bring the car with them back home. While I stayed to wait for Mj to finish, I know this is just the beginning of my journey for driving. Good luck to me.

Next Week

2011-09-11T08:58:00.001+08:00

And I could already pay the Interment of my Dad, I am so happy to be able to save up for my Dad's Interment, of course my husband helped me a lot to save up. He already gave me the partial last month, and since some of the money was spent for some expenses at home, I just saved what has been left.

Next week, my plans would come to realize then because the money I'd been waiting for, from my paypal would be in my bank. After I would withdraw it, I will go to the agent immediately, the one who is in-charge for transferring remains. My Dad will be happy for sure because he knows we are doing our best for him to sleep peacefully. My next project will be my mother; I hope I can come out with the amount that they will require.

Spruce Up Your ATV

2011-09-11T08:29:00.001+08:00

Have you ever had the chance to ride an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)? ATV’s are a lot of fun, especially if you take them off road or out in the country. They are also good if you live in a rural area and need to get around on your property. But I can tell you that most ATV’s look like they have been driven pretty hard. RZR XP Accessories can help you spruce up your ATV. Getting great performance and having your ATV look good will make you proud.

Interest-Less

2011-09-09T11:44:00.002+08:00

I just attended the Buwanang Wika of my daughter today, that's why I was not here in the morning. I'd been too busy since yesterday that is also why I was not able to do my Meme. Honestly, I am getting tired of this blogging thing because I could not do the things I should do. Sigh, I hope the time will come again for me to take back my interest in blogging.

My Name is Khan

2011-09-08T10:42:00.001+08:00

.... And I am not a terrorist.

This is the movie we just watched last night; it is an Indian film that touches my heart deeply. I cried like a river while watching it. It is indeed a good one, and it is true that there are only two kinds of people here on earth; it is the good people and the bad people. We should not judge the people by religion because it will be too unfair for others who is so innocent and who only thinks the goodness of others.

Orange Tuesday # 13: Bleaching

2011-09-07T01:03:00.001+08:00

I have met my friend in the mall yesterday; she stayed overnight at home, upon going home. She suggested if I want to bleach my skin. She knows how to mixed and all that and as I thought it will not eat up my time, I agreed only then I found that it takes a while to prepare and not only that I have to apply that everyday for one week. One more, you should leave the bleach on your skin for 30 minutes and rinsed and never should you stay under the heat of the sun or your application will be ruin.

Weird

2011-09-06T07:34:00.000+08:00

It was weird because when I posted a certain meme to my other blog, when I got back the post is not there anymore. And I was so sure that I already posted it, I even link it to the host meme so since I could not find it there in my blog, I tried to trace back the link to the host now when I click my link, it says the page could not be found. Tsk, tsk, tsk, I just shake my head and did it again.

Learning

2011-09-03T22:22:00.001+08:00

This blog was my first blog that I established online. A friend of mine introduced me to blogging and how did she earn from it. I was still working at that time and I didn't have time to put it up, but when I resigned from work, I registered in blogger.com and started to write about things in life.

I struggled at first, I didn't know how to do this and that, I asked some questions to my friend in which she was able to answer. But I can't asked everything to her about it especially when it comes to coding and stuff like that, so I searched it online. Some were so techie that I could not even understand it, it is hard but I was able to make it through. I tried my best to put it up all alone. I couldn't ask help from anyone if I was too confused. I am just so shy to ask them.

I am not a greedy kind of person so I shared what I know to other people. But sometimes when we help it will just make the whole process worst. And the thing is you were to be blame because you were not able to do it right. And this I learned my lesson.

Mommy Moments : Financial Tips

2011-09-02T11:09:00.001+08:00

Ever since the day I have Mj, I am always writing all the expenses for the day. It just gotten away because of laziness now I am back of listing all of it again because lately I noticed it seems like the money that my husband sent me just slipped away, a day or two and I am out of it. So to make sure with my finances, I am writing all the expenses for the day and this tickler here was my buddy when it comes to that.

Whenever I grocery shop, I also have my calculator with me so I won't exceed within my budget. You see, life is hard now, we had money today, by tomorrow our hands will be all empty if we won't watch out with our expenses. If you think that my daughters can get whatever they want when we go to the mall nope, you are wrong.

When Mj asked things to buy like a new shirt or new jeans I always told her that we should have a budget for extra expenses. So she should wait for the right time and the right amount, Faith seems like she doesn't care at all but I am trying to teach her the value of money. She can't get rides all the time at the mall, or go to wonderland for fun. Even though those are not that expensive, yet she should learn the value of spending.

New Blogger Platform

2011-09-02T00:07:00.002+08:00

I was so surprised when I opened the blogger this morning, it has a noticed of some changes and that we might want to try. So I did, and yeah they are right, it is neat and clean and it is simple. I feel like I am typing in a wordpress platform well actually more than that. At first I thought, I should go back to its previous style but when I tried it like typing an article through it, it was easy to follow. So I will never go back to the old plat form because I absolutely love it. I am sure you will too!

Orange Tuesday # 12 : The Parents

2011-08-31T06:39:00.002+08:00

This was the intermission number of kindergarten group during the cheers and yelling at school. And guess who dances so gaily with charm and sexy, they were the parents of the kindergarten. They all had the audience applauded with their performance. They star of the day was that Tatang in front. LOL.

Here's the video:

An Immediate Notice

2011-08-30T23:37:00.002+08:00

We were not able to watch the cars on Monday as I mentioned below because as early as 6:00 A.M., on Sunday, my friend called me on my phone and said I should be getting ready because they're going to fetch us up to go to the beach. It is a one-hour travel so we should be early. Without any further ado, I woke up Mj and told her to dress up because we are going to the beach, I prepared our clothes to bring, and dress Faith while she was still sleeping. Grabbed her even though she was still asleep, she just woke up when we were already riding a tricycle going to where the taxi is waiting. We will meet our friends on the highway going to where the beach is located, it was abrupt and we were called without any notice but we had so much fun!

Cars Tomorrow

2011-08-27T23:36:00.003+08:00

I am so glad that we can get to watch cars tomorrow, I am sure my kids will be delighted to watch their favorite cartoon movie in 3D. I hope the 3D glasses had a size that would fit for Faith or else we will be needing a rubber band to put it in both ends to hold Faith's 3D glasses. That's what I did the last time we watched 3D, thank GOD the 3D glasses were still alright after she used it.

Mommy Moments : Nutrition Tip, Always On Guard

2011-08-26T21:58:00.003+08:00

Just recently my toddler is not asking for milk, she has a regular vitamins though but it is more advantage and best for her if she drinks at least one glass of milk everyday. When we went to the pediatrician the other day, a lady gave her a sample of a box of milk. We tried it the other day, at first she did not want to drink it but I am persistent. She finishes the whole glass of it, starting that day I always on guard when she drinks her milk otherwise it will be wasted again.

On the other hand my eldest daughter always ask for chocolate drink but she does not want to eat the veggies. Their coach asked them to eat vegetable and I was so amazed that one of her teammates really ate leafy vegetables. She said it is her favorite, so from then on, I obliged Mj to eat vegetable every time it serve in the table. She sometimes ate especially when I am around but she won't when I am not. So to make sure they ate vegetables, I am always watching them in the table.

But oh, they love fruits especially apple!

Best Weight Loss Pills For Me

2011-08-26T09:35:00.001+08:00

I wish I were like my two daughters, they are both skinny. They get lots of exercise and I get exercise running them around, but not as much as I need. I want to lose a few pounds and I would like to find out what are some of the best safe weight loss pills for me. I know that there are a lot of claims for the various diet products on the market and that I need to do my research to find out how they work and any possible side effects. I want to lose weight, but do it in a healthy way.

I Need Some Motivation

2011-08-25T09:07:00.003+08:00

I am so disappointed of myself; I'd been procrastinating with my small business. It has been days since I promised myself to update the collections but until now I couldn't do it. I already told my partner I would send her the update today but geez I can't find any much time for doing it. I hope before I would go out today or at least before I will do some house chores here, I can at least take a look of my files and will start to work. I hope I will have the motivation so I can submit all the records she needed.

The Credit Card Protector

2011-08-25T08:10:00.001+08:00

Criminal are become more and more adept at stealing our personal information. Credit Card number, debit cards and other that contain account, pin number and other personally identifiable information are targeted. Protecting personal data is important. We have a shredder at home to destroy bills after we pay them, credit card and loan offers, or any other mailing a criminal can use to get your info.

Another way to protect you credit cards is with an rfid credit card protector. This is basically a sleeve or wallet the blocks an attempt to collect your information by using an RFID reader to capture you information. Identify theft is a problem and if it costs me a few dollars to protect mine, it is well worth it.

Account Number

2011-08-24T20:30:00.002+08:00

I already told them the other week that I forgot my account number and that the secretary who was assigned on that office before will just scan my name in their computer to know my account number. I am not sure if the new secretary knows how to scan names in the computer why she can't find my name and she was asking again and again about my account number. Is it really hard to open the computer and find out my account number there, why do they have to make it hard for me to locate my account number, geez some offices doesn't really know how to handle customers, now I want to transfer for another cable company.

Research The Best Kansas City Homes For Sale

2011-08-24T07:28:00.003+08:00

You may not think that now is a good time to buy a home, but mortgage loan interest rates are low and buyers really have an advantage when they go to look for a home. With the cost of houses down and the economy in a bit of trouble, buying a home is still a good investment. There are plenty of kansas city homes for sale, many at great prices and Kansas City is a great place to live especially if you are a fan of the Chiefs or Royals and Kansas City style barbeque.

My husband’s father was and three of his sisters were born in Missouri, so he is somewhat familiar with missouri real estate. He spent time there as a child and worked in there before going away to college then the Navy. Well he tells me that Missouri is a nice place and getting Missouri Real Estate is a pretty good Idea. I also have a friend from the Philippines who lives in Missouri. It might be nice to live close to her or at least within a couple of hours by car.

In order to find out what missouri homes for sale are, it’s important to do your research and find a reputable kansas city real estate agent. Kansas City seems like a great place, with yummy barbecue, my husband’s favorite sport, baseball, and the Kansas City Chiefs. He may not root for the Royals because he is a lifelong Angels fan, but at least we could go and see them play three or four times year. Kansas City seems like a nice place. What do you think?

I am participating in a blogger campaign by Bucks2Blog in behalf of a missouri real estate company and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are my own.

Orange Tuesday # 12: Magic Jack in the Package

2011-08-24T06:44:00.004+08:00

I was really so tired last night that I was not able to post any update to all my blogs, and I missed the ORANGE TUESDAY meme, oh well anyway, it is better late than never right?

Last week my husband sent me a magic jack so I can call him again for free! And now we are using it to contact us at home.

The magic jack has helped us a lot, not only we can save a lot of bucks but we can at least talked to each other through phone for longer hours, and not only that, I can also call some friends who lived abroad.

Letter From Mom and Dad

2011-08-22T23:40:00.002+08:00

I miss my parents so much; they were taken away from me since I was a kid. And whenever I watch this video, I can't help but to cry. I always wonder what life is like when they're around. But one thing I am sure no matter how old or how cranky they are I will never be fed up of taking care of them and I hope my kids will also take good care of me when I grow old.

My Wristwatch is Back

2011-08-20T19:58:00.003+08:00

After like how many months, finally I was able to go to the mall to purchase a battery for my wristwatch. It has been drained for so many months already. I told the wristwatch expert that it has been too long that I wasn't able to replace the battery, immediately he told me that the watch needs cleaning and I have to pay him 500 pesos. I had doubts so I walked away; I told him I would just buy a new one. I roamed around the area for like minutes when I saw my friend texting, I told her about my problem with my watch, she then told me that she has a friend who could help me, if it needs cleaning she can asked him not to charge me that big. So I went with her to the other mall, she said we will not tell the expert that the battery was never replace for a long time, we will see what would he suggest for the watch. So we just said we will buy a new battery for the watch, the in-charge asked us if who opened the wristwatch, we answered it was opened at the other mall, he replied immediately, that's why all the screws were loosened, so the watch will not function. I was so surprised, so the other wristwatch expert tried to ditch me or tried to fool me around. I was thankful I didn't believe him that easy otherwise I would pay him that amount he asked me without me knowing I was already overcharged.

Now, my wristwatch is back and I could not contain my happiness, I have a watch to look at to when I need to know the time, and I will never be cramming or be late for any appointment in the coming days.

Mommy Moments : Filipino Ako

2011-08-20T06:29:00.004+08:00

I am sorry for the delay but here's my entry for Filipino ako for Mommy Moments. My toddler's school didn't celebrate the Linggo ng Wika yet, maybe because they just celebrated the Nutrition day recently but I am going to show you my eldest daughter's costume during the Linggo ng Wika.

This was Mj when she was only kinder during their Linggo ng Wika

And here she was when she was on Grade 1

And this one when she was on Grade IV

My entry for:

Our Package Just Arrived

2011-08-19T01:36:00.002+08:00

My husband has been tracking down our package he send through Fed Ex, he is so excited for Mj to receive her prize for winning the swimming competition on Saturday. He was so excited to tell me this morning that the package is already in Davao and that I should be receiving that anytime today. I was getting so excited then because aside from the Nintendo of Mj, he puts some DVD's for Faith and goodies and the book I'd been wanting to read since then. I called the agency and they told me that it is yet in the airport, until I went out to pay my bills, I suddenly thought to call them again, I forgot my tracking number, hoping they could locate my box through my name but they said they need the tracking number. So when I arrived home from grocery shopping, I called them to give out my tracking number and they said that it’s already on its way.

I thought we could have it today, but to my disappointment it didn't. I have to go to the airport tomorrow to claim it. I will have to tell you next time what happen to the box, why they were not able to deliver it here.

Orange Tuesday # 11 : Warm Up

2011-08-16T20:10:00.003+08:00

They just done their warm up here, somebody is getting too nervous because the competition will start soon.

Bought Some Paints

2011-08-15T22:15:00.002+08:00

Finally, I was able to buy some paints for the car already. I would like to stay home to rest more but the car needs to be taken cared of, not later but now. It has been a while since I neglected the car because I was too busy for the past two weeks. And I am so much glad that the car will now have a new paint this week. I hope I am okay to drive now though, goodnight everyone!

A Very Proud Mom

2011-08-14T03:09:00.000+08:00

I am such a proud Mom, I could not contain my happiness today when I watched the swimming competition of my daughter, who would not be, when she excels from the sports that she just choose. I thought she couldn’t take a place this time because many swimmers joined the competition, and her opponent already attended the DAVRAA and even Palaro competitions so you really could tell they are really good. I even told Mj to pray for every event that she would compete; she did that during her novice competition in Milo. She will do the sign of the cross before she jumps and swim, and I am sure GOD has guide her through all the way. Her smile was so wide when she received all her 4 medals. Way to go Mj!

Mommy Moments : Sports

2011-08-12T21:46:00.005+08:00

Ever since, my eldest daughter loves so much sport, when she was only like 4 years old, she was already biking. It was 6 years old when she was diagnosed for a dengue fever and I promised her to buy her a new bike, a bigger one if she promised me to do all her best to recover. When we check out from the hospital, I immediately bought her a bigger bike. Until 7 or 8, she was still using it, even though we need to do some repairs over and over again.

She tried the newly repaired bike at this time

She also loves skating, she can totally balance her weight and can go for miles, lol of course I am exaggerating but she really knows how to skates. This is the skate that her Tita gave her as a gift. She used to skate here in our village before but since she got too busy with her most loved sport now, this skating has been waiting for her for a long while already.

Her pink skater

And now I guess everyone of you knows her most loved sport

Back stroke

Now for my youngest, she is more likely becoming her sister too. She also loves biking! And even tried the motorcycle, silly Faith. (LOL)

And oh how she love the twist car

And recently she learned how to swim, like her Ate, she adored water so much.

We Are Holding On

2011-08-12T01:03:00.002+08:00

They were so in love when I first saw them, their wedding is so grand so when I heard that they got separated, my husband and I were so surprised. The husband was an online friend of his during that time that when we were still boyfriend/girlfriend. I really thought they will be for last but how does it end when they had so much memories behind, especially they had a kid to cherish always. I know it was not my business but sometimes it really wonders why they have to end it that way?

With my husband too far away from us, I sometimes thought what if he couldn’t take it any longer and he would look for another woman. Although he keeps on telling me, he will never do that, I mean I know him so well, I guess he has a lot of patience than mine. I tell you with our situation, I am not sure if you could also take it. The only thing I am holding on is that he never makes me feel like I am nobody, he always makes me feel that I am special and will always be forever. He never fails to call me every night, every morning and everyday. And he is always there waiting for me in YM. I know we are holding on, I know we are getting there. I guess I just need more patience and even more and ignore all the people around me who keeps on asking me of our status as if like telling me, we will never going to make it.

Orange Tuesday # 10: Orange Curtain

2011-08-09T10:04:00.002+08:00

This is the hotel that we stayed when the kids have their training for the standard size pool on Saturday. I really find the curtain so stunningly beautiful; I just so love the color. So I asked my friend to take a picture of me, and when I was done, I took her camera and took a picture of her too.

Too Sleepy

2011-08-08T23:34:00.002+08:00

It is good to be back, I missed my computer so much as I did not bring my mini laptop when we went out of town. I wanted to rest my hands from clicking the ec and for adgitizing. The hotel that we stayed in was pretty nice, it was small but it is so neat. Anyway, I have to sleep now folks, I am really too sleepy already.