: Birthday Girl :

My niece Micah Jey turned 14 today and we already greeted her over the phone. We spoke to her even for few minutes now since it was a bit expensive (hehe) calling overseas bec. she is in Sydney right now.

She was excited to hear from us as I can sense in her voice and she happily told us that her friends gave her a GHD hair iron straightener hehehe. Actually she has been bugging her mom (my sis JOYD) fro the longest time to buy her that but oh boy that is a bit expensive. And i guess her friends know that she really wants to have it so they chip in money just to buy it and gave it as gift for her.

Oh BTW, her hair is naturally curl, she is just fond of ironing her bangs for a modern look. ahh you know teens these days! HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIC-MIC (we use to call her that when she was still a baby)!!!! Be good ha!!

: My Oily T-Zone:

I just hate my T-Zone so much that at my age, I still have zits every now and then in those areas particularly at my chin. I have used some acne cure and cleansing facial wash over the years but they still appear. I have come to realized that my breakouts where due to oily foods that I eat from time to time. It usually comes out if I munch nuts or chocolates or peanut butter, so I am avoiding them sometimes. Right now, my face is still oily, actually I have a combo skin (normal with oily T zone) and I am still having breakouts. Just last week I have a small acne right below my nose.. argghhhh..

: Colorful Tabs: Firefox Add On:

Oh I just so love these colorful tabs from Firefox. It is actually the Colorful Tabs Firefox Add On and is available for FF2 and the new FF3. The nice thing about it is that your tabs will have different cool colors so you will not have hard time seeing your tabs.

There are many add ons from firefox that you can download.

:What's Your Kind of Exercise?

For me it's badminton! Actually I see to it that every morning before I go to work my sis-in-law or my brother and I will play badminton for at least 30 mins. to 1 hour bec. in this way we can have exercise every day. Also good thing is that, we never go to any badminton court bec. we are just playing in front of our house. The street is wide and there are only few vehicles passing so we can play without any hassle and we also saved money. I have no time to go to the gym to try work on a fitness equipment, so playing badminton is good enough for me. At least I exercise everyday to make me a little fit. What about you?

: Big "G" is updating !!!! :

Holy moly big G is updating these days and I am sure most bloggers (of course including me) are awaiting for the final updates of their page ranks. I have been monitoring my blogs and I will just tell the results once the update is finish already. Right now, I have seen blog's pr with 3 became 2 or 0 while others became higher. Nothing else is new in this blogging world, pr will go up and down!

Anyway, happy weekend everyone.. Be safe !!

: Rampant Cellphone and Laptop Snatching! :

This is so alarming and disgusting. Snatchers are so ruthless that they snatch cellphones in the blink of an eye while you are using in on the streets, aboard a bus or jeepneys or any public places. I also heard that snatchers even are riding a motorbike and they will stop when they see a prospect using it.. Tsk tsk..tsk.

I noticed another modus operandi that they have done here in my internet cafe. BE AWARE of people soliciting donations bec. they will distract your attention while you are using the internet. They will approach you while you are busy and they can immediately get your cellphones that you put on the table. I always ask the suspicious people soliciting to get out of my store and remind my customers to watch out for their phones.

Also be vigilant when using your laptops on public places, displaying them so much will only attract snatchers. Just last night I saw 2 men were apprehended for stealing laptops bec. of poverty.

: Elephant that can Draw :

I guess many of you have already seen this amazing elephant that can really draw but just in case you haven't you should watch this and for sure you will be amazed how talented this animal is. Actually the elephant can beat me in drawing hehehe. Just imagine the training this elephant must have went through to be able to draw itself. Really amazing, isn't it?

: Chit Chats:

Oh my oh my, how can i finish my works if my messenger and twitter is open.??? It is so tempting to talk to all my ka chikas online and that keeps me distracted. I am talking to Nits right now and we have many things that have shared. I consider her one of my best buddies online bec. she is so generous with all my quiries and she is so helpful and nice. I wish I can meet her one day in person.

: Do You Collect Coins? :

My brother is. He has been collecting memorabilia and that includes old coins, magazines etc. for many years now and he has been enjoying it ever since. I know there is a different feeling when he collects such bec. I am a collector myself (stamps). There’s a site online that I came across and I know that collectors will be excited to know that Cable Shopping Network has many collectibles such as presidential dollar, stamps, sports, coins/models and more to choose from. CSN can also be seen on DirecTV Channel 225 and at Dish Network Channel 217. You can also view their weekly TV offers so you can have an idea what are they offering.

: Friendster Addict :

Oh no NOT me !!!! I do have friendster account but I only open it once in a blue moon. Friendster addicts are my customers here in my net cafe esp. those teenagers. My place is always occupied by teens esp. after their afternoon classes to check on their friendster accounts. The thrill on their faces when they have new messages in their inbox made them come back for more. Not only that they can always upload new photos on their photo gallery and they can keep in touch with their friends around the globe.

I don't think I will be so active in there since I already have couple of blogs to keep. I am just amazed with how many members Friendster has and I am sure they will have more sign ups to come. Do you have a Friendster account too and do you log in there frequently??

: Vehicle Breakdown :

Our other vehicle Toyota Light Ace is being repaired since last weekend bec. my brother found out that there is a broken part at the bottom of it. Scary bec. in any minute the tires will come right off when used in log distance and I hope mom will not pay to much for it’s repair. Sometimes maintaining vehicles is hard especially if your car breakdown in the middle of nowhere and you would always pray that it will not happen to you. Some problems arise if vehicles are not properly maintained and too bad if you need to change your radiators. If that will be the case then radiators.com can help with that bec. they have Toyota Radiators, Datsun, Chevrolets radiators to name a few, many brands for your trucks, cars or vans.

: Most Searched Posts in my Blog :

I've noticed lately that I have few posts on my blog that have been searched in yahoo or google many times and this made me happy of course. I guess because of the keywords in it or maybe people need to search something about that topic.

No. 1 will be my FRUIT SALAD RECIPE - most of my visitors came here in the Phils., I am just amazed bec. I guess many wants to make one for their yummy treat. Try googling the keyword "fruit salad recipe" and this post will come 1st on the result. Good eh?!

No.2 is my I GOT MY POST ID post- my post will be 4th when you search POSTAL ID keyword on google.

No. 3 is HAVE YOU TRIED CRAZY CREPES? -the yummy crepes that I once tasted.

No. 4 is my SETTING UP YOUR DOMAIN YOU BOUGHT AT 1AND1 AND BLOGGER AS YOUR HOST, -- I also posted this at my other 2 blogs and they are well searched and viewed too.

: A Career in Beauty:

My mom used to have a small beauty salon when she was still young and having been to one of the graduates of a beauty school in Manila she immediately got a lot of customers. Many have testified that there is not much capital you need to shell out to put up a salon so I reckon it is a good business to put up esp. if you have a know how about cosmetology or hair styling. Any one can pursue a career in beauty bec. there are many cosmetology colleges across the US that Regency Beauty has. With experienced trainers and high quality services that they offer to students there’s no wonder that they bring cosmetology to a whole new level.

: New Header for my Sister :

I made this header for my sister JOYD's blog who is living in Australia for quite a while now and it was only now that I was able to put it on her blog. When I showed this to her one time she immediately liked it. I am sure she will still tweak the colors of the links and other widgets.

Hope you can visit her Blog. THE WAY OF LIFE IN OZ.

: Busy, busy, busy :

I am so glad that I have a good day today here at my store. My customers keep coming in and that is very very good for me. I have been assisting my customers on their internet works bec. some don't know how to browse the net with ease. I also have printing jobs and scanning as well. Some days are not like this so I am happy that I am busy with my work around here. I am also busy with my blogs, updating them and kinda tweaking templates too. I also got some few online works that will keep me busy till tomorrow. Right now, I feel I am blessed with the small things that I got today. Thanks Lord!

: Filipino Bodybuilder Won :

I heard on the news yesterday that our very own Jerick Ternida last Saturday becomes the overall Grand Champion in the Musclemania Universe Bodybuilding championship 2008. The event was held in Los Angeles held in Culver City and many believed that he will be known for this sport. I know he has prepared a lot for the competition and probably taking some bodybuilding supplements to keep his body in shape. Of course to become a winner, discipline has to come with it.

: Feeding the Birds :

I was browsing again all the photos from my OZ vacation and saw these photos. It was at Ikama where we went to see the Light house and the famous Blow Hole. We didn't finish our lunch (fish and chips) when we ate at the park so we fed the birds. One by one they showed up when they saw us throwing food.

Of course I was so excited bec. it is my 1st time that birds come right at me bec. here in Pinas birds are afraid of people hahaha (joke only!!!!)

: Do you pack light when you travel? :

Experts say that a traveler should always pack light when traveling but I don't really follow that. When I travel overseas, that is the time when I pack heavy bec. I wanted to bring all the things that I want and might need on my trip. Imagine I have already my check in luggage which I always make it a point to be secured to be locked always (next time I need to buy tsa locks for my luggage), I also have my hand carry back with wheels and my personal bag which is a back pack.

The last time I travel I have my canon DSLR camera on my backpack that makes it heavier. I don’t want to put it on my hand carry bec. I might loose it or something. I guess the next time I travel I will always pack heavy eventhough it is uncomfortable at times.

: Just Play :

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I almost forgot to share this layout that I made last week. This is actually one of my favorites bec. I love the shadowing that I did for this layout, plus I love all the elements esp. the flowers that I bought from Natali Braxton when it was on sale. I also took time with the photo extraction of my niece and I guess I am doing good hehe. Just also love Photoshop CS3 since I switched from PSP8.

: Affordable Eyeglasses :

As you all know my blurred vision sometimes get in the way with my computer works, I am actually not using my glasses that my doctor prescribed to me last year. I am really planning to replace it, so if you are just like me who is finding an affordable prescription glasses then you’ll find Zenni Optical $ 8 Rx Eyeglasses a great deal. They have Incredible Stylish New Frames From Zenni that you can choose from. Aside from that Zenni Optical was on FOX news! An affordable eyeglasses but still stylish.

: Sunday Malling :

Oh well I never thought that I will be out yesterday bec. I was so busy with my online works. I heard that my nephew and niece where going to a nearby mall (SM) so I hurriedly get my butt of my pc chair, closed the pc and told them that I am going with them. They are actually happy that I will go with them bec. they know I will pay for their fare. I also want to go with them bec. I am craving for a cake since last week.

Anyway, there is a sale at SM going on when we got there, I did not intend to buy anything bec. I don't need any so we just look around. I just tried some shoes bec.there are many nice styles available, I am so happy that I have controlled myself in buying. My nephew and niece went to a bookstore to buy school supplies while I tried to stroll around and just window shop. Argghh there are nice watches that I really love... the good thing is that I don't have enough money to buy one... Hahhhaha great saving for me. A good tip to save : Don't bring enough money so that you will not impluse buying.. hehe

: Overwhelming Blogs :

I was surfing and blog hopping today and I was so overwhelmed bec. many people have been blogging now all over the world. Pinoys have been blogging to the highest power now esp. when paypal opened their doors for us. The youngest blogger that I came across from 14 yrs. old and wow she is into monetizing her blog too, very clever little girl. I guess she is using her mom or parent's paypal for that.

Anyway, there are many interesting blogs that I came across, some have nice headers too but some have very messy or should I say too much blinkies or widgets that is a sore to the eyes sometimes, others have blogs that load slow maybe due to their server. I also noticed that a lot of SAHM (stay at home moms) are into blogging now and many have been considering of earning some income too via online. I see no reason now why those Marketing for moms consultancy firms have been targeting them. It's fun to see people blog about their life, experiences, tips and I think blogging is here to stay for a long long time..

: So LittleTime :

It's Sunday and I am blogging today, I am suppose to be out giving myself a treat at the mall or somewhere else but I opted to stay here in front of my computer. I have so many things to do online, I want to surf a lot, make my assignments, drop entercard, make a new header, download freebies, make digital scrap and much more but I have so little time to do all of those. It is exhausting at times but I pooofff my life is online every day now. My off line work also needs me to be on my computer so I have no choice but to on my pc. Oh well, before I rant so much here, I better get things done

: I've Joined the Entrecard Bandwagon :

I have been seeing and hearing about Entercard for quite a while now and I just thought it is just nothing. I started hearing from other bloggers that their traffic increased tremendously so I thought that Entrecard really does help gain more traffic and visitors so I decided to join the bandwagon just yesterday.

I am still reading info on how it works and I reckon I can fully understand it in no time, I bet it is much easier to learn the mechanics of it than to know to study the strategy for international taxes, pheww that topic is hard to digest. Anyway, I am dropping my card since last night and I’ve got few drops as well. Still don’t know how to advertise to other site hehehe.. I bet I still need to read, read and read.

Oh BTW, you can drop your card at my site, just look at the entrecard icon on the right sidebar, ok.

:Photohunt: What is that? :

Our theme at Photohunters this week is WHAT IS THAT?

So here is my entry, this is one of my favorite,shrimp cooked with coconut milk (kakang gata) - which is the juice you get out from shredded coconut.

It is so easy to cook actually,
*just simmer(don't stir) in low heat the coconut milk until oil comes out of it.
* Put the small shrimps, stir until cook (orange color)
*Put a little bit of salt, continue stirring until it thickens
* Serve with squeezed calamansi with patis (fish sauce) as condiment
*Eat with rice

YUMMY yummy! Does that make you hungry ??? hehe I have another entry at MY OTHER BLOG that is known to Pinoys.

: Reminiscing our Highschool Days :

Helen, a friend of mine way back in High School visited me last Sunday and we had a blast talking and reminiscing our high school days. And look at us playing with her phone cam. She brought the pictures of our 21st reunion for me to see bec. i wasn't able to attend the reunion in 2005 bec. I was out of the country that time.

We also watched the video that they had back then while eating pizza and I was laughing and was so excited to see my former classmates. I have a hard time recognizing some of them bec. they have changed so much in time. You could really see the changes in them, some are fat/slim, balding already, others stayed sexy, while others stayed single.

And next year after 25 years of graduating (1984) in high school we will have our Silver Homecoming. We don't look we've graduated 25 yrs ago from h-school, right?? Oh well, we are actually preparing for it now so I am pretty excited now. I also made a forum for our batch so that we can keep in touch.

Oh well, gotta go now, just need to do some researching 'coz my nephew is bugging me to make a research about team collaboration software that he needs. You know, aunts are always helpful..phewww!

: Twitter Fox :

I guess you have already know about Twitter and oh boy my co-digiscrappers were twitting away everyday to let us keep in touch on what we aer doing and on latest chika about everything.

It is even very easy and convenient now to see any twitter updates bec. of the Twitter Fox, a firefox plugin that notifies you of any updates on the lower right bottom of your firefox window. In that way you don't need to sign at twitter webby just to read updates from your friends. I think we are overloading Twitter so much with our updates every minute or so hahaha. Just love it !

: Are you a Bookworm? :

I can say that I admire people who love reading books, esp. those that can read from cover to cover in just one sitting bec. sadly I am not a book reader. Pheww, they are really so patient in reading but I know if a book is so interesting to read then perhaps they’d be glued to it. I just know Oprah is one celeb that loves reading and in fact, I saw on her TV show about her book club. Wish I am just as enthusiastic like they are.

I have also teenage nieces (Kath and Micah) who love books and we don’t have a hard time finding gifts for them anymore since books are always a perfect choice to give them. From Harry Potter, Narnia and other novels or classics, they are often enthralled to finish them. I know when they grow up and become more mature, their taste for books will become varied, who knows one day they will enjoy reading management/business books like that of Dennis Carey, if they do I’ll find it so appealing.

So what about you what books have you finished reading lately? Care to share?

: BEWARE: Hoax Pay Pal Email !!! :

I got this e-mail few days ago and I knew right away that this is a bogus email bec. Paypal will never send an email without my name on it. (Look at the screenshot). I also have read about this at Paypal's website before so I am already warned so when i saw it i forwarded it to paypal and they said it is a PHISHING mail, wherein they will get your paypal info. That is scary !!

If you have received such e-mail , ignore it or report it as spam or a spoof at paypal, in that way they can track it down. NEVER ever CLICK any link that they have provided. DELETE the e-mail right away. Be safe ok !! Try to open paypal's website on a new browser and read their warnings on their site so that you can protect your paypal earnings.

: Be at your Best :

We always want to look good when we attend special occasions so sometimes we are in a twirl on where to get special occasion dresses that we strolled every shops just to find one. Aside from that, prom nights are always anticipated by teens and wouldn’t be like that where you can be at your best for the night. You can even be the prom queen and king and be the talk of the school for your batch. Finding that perfect prom dresses can be hard sometimes but you can find some online at Rissy Roos. They also have celebrity dresses, shoes, bags, jewelry and more that you can browse.

:LP: Berde (Green)

I don't want to miss this week's theme so i just went over my files and look for pics to share. This is just one of my small cactus that I have here. They are miniature ones but look at those long thorns. I bought it only for 3 for P100 and it's already 1 year old and still alive, healthy and green.

(Ayokong d makasali sa linggong ito kaya naghanap ako ng mga litrato sa mga files ko. Ito ay 1 sa mga cactus na nabili ko. Malilit sila pero tignan nyo ang hahaba ng tinik. Nabili ko ito ng 3 P100 at ito ay 1 taon na pero malago at malusog pa ito.)

This one is a cute caterpillar crawling in the tree, galing no it is not falling

: Domino Tag :

Faye tagged me.. Thanks Faye

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Tagging RACE, JOYD, Janice Ng, BUGE, ZANNE, TEYS,

: Award Time :

Mommy Yen gave this to me. Thanks Yen

Dahil ikaw ay isang sertipikadong blogger, itinuturing kitang matalik kong “KADAMO”

Maraming salamat…

Mga Kadamo;

1.)Janeth Vicy’s Life Journey 2.) My Precious Niche 3.) Just Me.. Eds
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8.) Little Peanut 9.) For the LOVE of Food10.) Pea in a Pod
11.) This and that 12.) Simply Jen 13.) Jenny Said So
14.) A Slice of Life 15.) YOU

Now, I’m passing this to

Mich, Race, Francine, Jean, Julai, Lutchi

: Weekend Layouts :

I finished 2 layouts last week and I am completely happy about it bec. it is always so nice to be inspired to scrap bec. you can come up with a nice layout. If you haven't tried digital scrapbooking, i guess should try this hobby bec. you can be creative and you can preserve the memories. I am starting a new layout and i hope i will finish it in no time.

You can click on the images to view bigger, for credits and for other layouts.