.::HiP & CooL...i'll always be::.

Beanie for My Niece

Friday, October 31, 2008

I'm doing a beanie for my niece. Well just trying my hand at it. Can I say that I've already graduated making scarves? I don't think so, I've done 3 so far, and I want to do more. Scarves are easy to make but then I want to explore knitting more. Hopefully the beanie would turn out nice so I'll be inspired to knit more.

My Vegas Experience

Who among you are dreaming of going to Las Vegas? I think everyone I know wants to go there. We enjoyed our stay there and can't help talking about Vegas vacations. Our stay there was very memorable too. We stayed in a posh hotel and it was just awesome. It was there too that we got to watch the O Show. I was pretty amazed by their performance, each move was like jaw dropping. A lot of oooohhhs and ahhhhhsss, perfect show in other words. What we enjoyed most was the night scene. We walked the streets admiring all the beautiful lights coming from the hotels and all. It was really an awesome experience.

With My MuscleMen

The hubs was the official photographer of the just concluded Philippine Fashion Week. I was with him all the time and tried my hand at taking photographs of models doing the catwalk. I didn't know that it would be a lot of fun. When I go to fashion shows, I don't bring a camera with me. I just want to watch and appreciate all the beautiful clothes. But this time the hubs insisted that I shoot. Why not give it a try? If I don't like it and would enjoy watching rather than take pictures, I would be camera less the next day. But surprisingly I enjoyed both. I was able to shoot all week except for the last night. I know it sucks, but I had more important things to attend to.

Oh the picture that you see above? That's me with the intimidating looking "musclemen" aka bouncers of the show. I don't know but I found it a great photo OP. Oh well, to each his own...I'm happy and had fun posing with the boys.

Theme Parks in Florida

Kids don't seem getting tired of having Disney vacations. Whenever there's Disney in the countries that we go to, they would always say, Mom don't forget to put Disney in the itinerary. We haven't seen Disney World yet and I won't be surprised if one day my kids would tell me, Mom can we visit Disney World? Just between you and me, of course I want to go to Orlando, Florida too coz I want to see Disney World. It's not only for kids, it's for all ages. Aside from Disney World, there's Universal and Sea World. I am now imagining what great time it will be when we get to spend our vacation there. It's free to dream you know.

Liwanag : Litratong Pinoy

Thursday, October 23, 2008

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Trendy Boots

Sunday, October 19, 2008

I don't know why a lot of people don't go for UGG Australia. But it's pretty! I love it, like this particular design I picked. I find it unique, the color, the shape and all. I'd love to have this in our boots collection. You may find it funny since we live in the tropics. But hey, it gets cold here too, but not for a long time. It's actually more on fashion that's why you catch a lot of people wearing it here. I'm sure my daughter would like it...basically because of the color. And yeah, she loves wearing boots.

Good Bye

Hey look what happened to my Nike Shox! I used that when I did hiphop abs the first time. I bought that shoes years ago, I cannot even recall when, but man it's old. I haven't been using it for a long time. I think the last time I wore it was like a year ago when I was into walking with my son. It became brittle I think because of poor storage. They say too that when you stop using it, that normally happens the next time. Gah I didn't learn my lesson. That happened to me sometime ago and in the mall at that. I was forced to buy a new pair of sandals.

Great Navigation

Friday, October 17, 2008

I caught my daughter one time bragging about the GPS she was able to use when she was in the US last summer. She only had good words for it and she was excited relating that experience to her brother. Yeah it was her first time to see that thing, or maybe she saw it before already but was too young to take notice. I asked her all about it since I have not seen nor held one before. Based on her story, it made me hope that one day our country can have one of those. I normally get lost when I travel (I don't go out that often you know). It would be a great help if we have it.

Posh yet Affordable Car Seats

Thursday, October 16, 2008

I was browsing a mommy blog (I forgot the url of the blog, since I am fond of bloghopping) a few weeks ago, and I got curious over one of her wish lists. She was talking so much about this car seat that she wants to have, only to find out that it was one of the Britax car seats. Curiosity got into me again, so I went to their website to check. Hhmm, now I know the reason why she wants to have one. I went over the specifications of this car seat that caught my attention and I was impressed. Honestly, with the two kids I have, I never used a car seat. First it was not a law here in our country to use car seats when travelling with babies in the car. I know I placed my babies at risk, I should have known better. And not only that, babies are more comfortable lying in a car seat. And it's not a joke carrying the baby in your arms the whole duration of the trip. Good thing nothing happened to my babies during those times, and I thank God for it. Anyway, going back to the car seat, I saw in their website that it is approved for aircraft use. Again this is new to me. I've been travelling at least once a year and there was never a time I saw a Mommy carrying a car seat. This is actually a wonderful idea, it will give both the Mom and the baby the rest they need while travelling.

HipHop Abs

Woohoo! I was able to convince someone to do the hiphop abs with me. It's a lot more fun to exercise with someone. We don't easily get tired, and the most important thing, we encouraged each other to finish the 30-minute dance workout. This is my second time, hopefully I can make it as part of my daily routine, or should it be every other day since I belly dance. I might overdo it, and I don't want to have a reason to pig out since I have been more consistent in my workout lately.

Meet Dr. Lark

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Have you heard about Dr. Lark? A lot of people are raving about her. She has written about 13 best selling books on women's health. She is widely known on the internet, and has appeared in several television shows. She was even featured in magazines and newspapers. I came across her website a little while back and what a great mission she has. Her mission is to provide women with safe and effective therapies to enhance health and well-being.

While browsing her website, I got interested in her all natural line of cosmetics. The cosmetics are blended for women my age group. I mean 40 and over. When applied, it takes away a number of years, making you look years younger. I love that. I'm one person who can't do without cosmetics. I just love putting on makeup. I guess I will have to try this cosmetic line. It's simply made for me.

My Version of Pumpkin Soup

I wish I knew how to make pumpkin soup when the kids were still small. Wearing eyeglasses could have been avoided. I started doing it only a few months ago and they love it. Every now and then they request me to make this soup for them. I don't use pumpkin though but squash. If you ask me the difference between the two, I'm sorry but I don't know. What I know is that they are different varieties of a winter squash, I think ^_^ .

Here's how I did it. I boiled the squash with garlic and onions. You are supposed to use chicken broth, but if you don't have one, Knorr Chicken Cubes will do. I blended it to become puree. Put back in the pan, if you need more stock, you can use the water where you boiled the squash from. Add cream, basil, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese. That's it!

Stainless Steel Sinks

Friday, October 10, 2008

When we built this house we are staying in right now, I really made sure that all my specifications will all be followed when it comes to the kitchen...after all who do you think reigns there? I did close supervision, from construction to finishing. I always had the final say. Good thing the architect and the workers knew what I wanted right away, so I wasn't really that stressed. But there's one thing though, had I known about these kitchen sinks, I would have gotten one of these. I actually have double sink, a stainless one too, but I want the undermount one. That's not what I have right now. Much as I want it, I don't think I can. It will be a waste of money, since nothing is wrong with my countertop just yet. We don't need any renovation too, since this house is just 2 years old. I guess I will just have to settle with what we have. But for those ones who are in the process of building their dream houses, go take a look at the sleek and gorgeous stainless steel sinks. Take a look at the different shapes, I'm sure it will go with the design of your kitchen. Oh did I mention that stainless steel sinks are very affordable?

Derma...Here I Come!

Goodness! I'm past the age when one can have so many zits, but look I still get them. I have two huge (when I say huge, it's really huge) pimples right now and it looks ugly. I thought it won't swell since I put some medicine, but it has gotten bigger. This needs a trip to the dermatologist and have it injected. I normally do that when it starts to swell. I think it's hormonal...like once a month a few days before my period. I hate it, but what can I do? Well, have it injected. I wish I have time to go tomorrow, or I should find time to go to the doctor. Yeah, in Greenhills...then shopping here I come! Nah, just kidding. Need to save moolah for a project.

Don't Miss Vegas

Have you been to Vegas? I was fortunate to be brought there when we went to the States in 2005. I didn't get to see a lot coz we stayed for 2 nights only. But still I enjoyed. I don't think I'll ever get tired going back again and again, and if ever we will have a scheduled trip to the US again, I will make sure Vegas would be in the itinerary. There's no problem looking for hotels las vegas, because I have bookmarked the website that offers great deals. You wouldn't believe it because you are expecting to see more...this is Vegas we are talking about, but no, great and irresistible deals indeed.

Designer Stuff

Saturday, October 04, 2008

Have you seen the latest Oscar de la Renta collection? Boy oh boy is it pretty. I really love this guy, and he's got a great collection. I just wish one day I will be able to wear even just one of his collections. If you are interested to see what's the latest in his collection and some other designers too, why don't you take a look at marissacollections.com. They do international shipping. You'd love what you see in there, I promise.

Finally

After more than 4 years, finally the ortho took off her braces. Am I happy with the result? Of course I am. She can now qualify for a toothpaste ad ^_^. She really looks pretty in her "perfect" set of teeth. To celebrate, her Dad took us out. Haha, since when did it require a celebration? To us it's yes, especially to her Dad. He is pretty proud of his daughter. I am too.

Note: she does not own the dog, it was just borrowed from one pet owner strolling in Serendra. You see a lot of them there. Both the owner and the dog are friendly.

Credit Card Choices

Wednesday, October 01, 2008

Wow! This is nice, actually I love the idea of new credit card blog. Whoever put this up, kudos to you. They gave a rundown based on credit card satisfaction study. With too much banks offering credit cards, it's hard to decide which one to get. But with a study like this, it becomes easier. It will give you an idea on what these credit card has to offer. What I love about it is I don't need to go to each credit card's websites individually. It's all listed in one website, which is awesome!

On Weight Loss

I've been told time and again to read reviews of weight loss pills before trying to decide on which one to use. Not that I need to use one at the moment, but my friends hear me talk about it all the time. Yeah I'm being conscious lately, well who wants to put on weight, right? Honestly, as much as possible I don't want to resort to taking those pills but who knows once I get frustrated, I'll end up taking one. At least I know of a website that does reviews of all these popular brands. I will have an idea on what is effective and what is a just the product of media hype.

Search is Over

The hubs took us to dinner at Abe in Serendra. Food was good but I didn't get to enjoy it. I had my braces adjusted (wire changed for the 4th stage, new rubber/elastics) today. It hurts pretty bad, so I'm in a diet now, darn it! And since we were already in the area, I took the opportunity to drop by Aldo. I saw in one magazine the shoes similar to that one (Blahnik) I posted, and it's by Aldo. Too bad they don't have it in my size. I ended up buying at Charles and Keith instead. I bought one for Ish too, the wedding requires silver shoes.

I Love Wearing Sunglasses

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Are Wayfarer sunglasses vintage already? I think so. I remember owning one back in the 80s, and it became a favorite. I think it has not lost its touch for I see a lot wearing them. It's classic, and I think it fits everyone. Hmmm, now it makes me think...I like to buy one again. And this time I'm thinking of getting the black one. The one I owned back in the 80s is a brown one, oh more like the tortoise. If only I was responsible enough to take care of my things back then, I wouldn't be buying now. Oh never mind, no use crying over spilled milk, it's affordable anyway.

My Make Up Case

I finally have it...thanks to the hubs. I've been dreaming of having that since I started to learn doing my face. I mean the DIY makeup thingy. Yeah I don't go to salons anymore to have my face done whenever we go to parties or special occasions. I do my own makeup and if I have time I do my own hair too. My daughter does not want salon service too, coz she says they make her ugly. Honestly, I think so too, she transforms into somebody different when she's having it done there. It's only me who can do her eyes. And whenever I paint her face, it looks very natural, that's why she loves it. It enhances her features more. I think I was a makeup artist in my past life. How I wish I can be one, but then...oh well long story.

Novelty Tees

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Do you like wearing novelty t-shirts? I do! When I go shop for tees, I always look for them. To me it's like a walking statement when worn. I have this habit of reading what's written on every shirt that I see. I sometimes associate it with the person wearing it. Sometimes it fits, sometimes not. It's a very good past time for me, it gives a good laugh.

Appetizer Recipes

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

I was jumping with joy when I found this website with appetizers recipes. Honestly I want to learn. I only get to taste appetizers whenever we dine at hotels. We don't do it at home, we have soup, salad, but never the appetizers they serve in hotels. I think I want to try and make one for the weekend. Frittatas sound yummy and it's actually easy to prepare. I just hope the kids will like it, like I told you, they are not used to having appetizers at home.

My Own Version

It's my first time to actually prepare it. As usual I first tasted this at a japanese restaurant I frequent. I was like, mayo spaghetti? How does it taste? Out of curiosity, I tried it, and boy was it yummy! I actually do not know how to make it step by step nor the ingredients. I made a wild guess though when I made my own version. My ingredients included japanese mayo, nestle cream, olive oil, bacon, asparagus and garlic. That is the most I can come up with. Of course they won't be telling their trade secret, so it's up to me to discover. So far, so good, coz my family really loved it. And that's what matters most.

Top 5 Weight Loss Pills

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Are you interested in finding out about the top 5 weigh loss pills? I know you are ^_^. Many of us would really want to have the "to die for body". There are times that exercise won't just do it, so we resort to weight loss pills. But before we take anything, wouldn't it be nice if we read something about it? Reviews are good you know. It will somewhat let us know if these products are really effective. I wouldn't want to take anything which I really have not heard of before. I need to know the pros and cons of this certain products that I want to try.

Beauty Day

My daughter and I decided to have our monthly facials today. It's just actually the 2nd time for my 15 year old daughter. Yeah as early as now, she is already conscious and I think it's good. She already knows how to take care of her face. I took a picture of her with the mask on, but I doubt if she'll allow me to post it here. Maybe not a good idea too coz she really looked scary ^_^. Goodness, she'll get mad at me for doing it, so I won't. She didn't like me to take pictures in the first place, but she can't do anything about it. Yeah, Mom is mean sometimes. My son got mad at us too, coz he claimed that we didn't tell him that we're gonna have facials. Actually I mentioned it to him, but he was too busy playing PSP.

Find the Best Jobs in Austin

Saturday, September 13, 2008

I have a friend who very much wants to live in Austin, but the thing is she says that there is no job opening for the husband there. I think she will be glad to be checking available jobs in Austin once in a while. Or maybe I can help her check, because I know how much she loves to move to Austin. If you have friends or relatives living in Austin, Texas, or if you know of someone who wants to move there, maybe you can share this entry with them to help them find jobs in Austin.

Randy Ortiz "Aspirer" Gala

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

I attended the Gala Show of Randy Ortiz, Thursday last week I guess. Nice collection, though I was not able to concentrate on the clothes coz I was so excited to use my new P&S camera. I have yet to get used to the settings. I am very satisfied though with the outcome of the pix. Some were blurred though, that is what I will be working on. I should have a steadier hand too. Overall the show was great, two fell flat on the floor, but immediately regained composure...a true PRO!

It's Her Birthday

Friday, August 29, 2008

It's the 15th birthday of my darling girl. She insisted on going to Gerry's Grill. She's been celebrating her past birthdays there, she calls it tradition. She had a pre-birthday celebration with her friends a day before her birthday. Again tradition calls for it, so she celebrated it at Trinoma. I guess that's the favorite mall of Graceans. I saw a couple of them there yesterday since they didn't have classes because of the NCAE.

More photos here.

Learn More About Acne Treatment

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Do you want to know what tops the list of the best acne treatments? I'm not saying, hehe. It's because I want you to check it for yourself. Who knows you might be interested in getting the second one or the 3rd one because you already used the first one. And besides it's a helpful website. You get updated with the best acne treatment. I love going to this site to check every now and then. I have teenagers and anytime soon I will be needing their recommendation. Oh I need it for myself too, since I still get acne every month.

Bringing the Cinema to your Homes

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

If you're thinking of converting a room in your homes into a home theater, I suggest that you take a look at these home theater furniture. They offer great prices plus free shipping. How cool is that? You will find everything you need for your home theater. If you go to their website, it's a one-stop shop actually. You will find cinema decors, theater signs and wall art, home theater lighting and a lot more. Your theater room will have the cinema ambiance.

The Camera

I am excited. I asked someone to buy me a P&S camera. It's the Sony CyberShot w300 that I am asking her to buy. Cool, 13.6 mp, beat that! I was supposed to buy it here, but since someone is going to Hong Kong, I asked her to buy it for me instead. I'm keeping my fingers crossed though, hoping that there is still some stocks left. I am already excited. I like it's macro feature, 5 cm, yeah that close. There is even a 1 cm close which is the T300, but there's one thing I don't like about it. Hopefully I'll get hold of it come Saturday or Sunday. Woohoo!

Debt Collection Agency

Friday, August 22, 2008

I know of some business owners who have a hard time collecting. At one point, it has become our problem too. Business owners are taken for granted when it comes to collection. But when it comes to these commercial collection agencies doing the collecting, most often than not they are successful. We should have hired their services instead of us doing the collecting. It is such a tedious job and sometimes we end up fighting with our clients. Much as we want to be professional about it, the thing is stress gives in leaving us without any choice but end up not in speaking terms with clients. Worst scenario would be filing a case against them. One thing I've noticed too, when it's the collection agency, clients pay more attention.

Silently...Cheats

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Oh don't get me wrong on the title, I've been silently practicing the combos provided in the cheats. Ah that's more like it. Oh I'm talking about the tekken 5 game which I have in my PSP. Josh gave me his old one since he just bought a new one, he wanted a white. Yay! I don't need to line up anymore and wait for my turn to use the PSP which sometimes takes me until the following day. Anyways, I am challenging myself to memorize the combos, because I lost to hubs when we played at Timezone yesterday. I can't accept it, coz normally I win over him. Although we played Tekken 6 I want to get used to the buttons so I played Tekken 5. I will go surf for cheats and memorize them one by one, so the next time I'll play with the hubs, I'll beat him, like NO MERCY!

I Love Saturdays

Saturday, August 16, 2008

It's my day off from cooking that is. It's my helper who takes over in the kitchen after doing some marketing (wet market). I don't like going to the wet market, I hate to admit but I don't like stepping on wet floors. She takes care of buying veggies, chicken and fish, while I on the other hand takes care of the meat. I can stand the smell of the meat shop, but never stepping on wet floors. On Saturdays, I can afford to sleep until 10 in the morning, or sometimes they just wake me up when it's time for lunch already. Yeah I'm a brat, but only on Saturdays. I deserve it you know.

Can You do Something about the Memory Mom?

I am already tired of hearing the same complain from my daughter about her computer memory. Well it's our fault actually because we haven't upgraded it since the time we bought it for her. Who would ever think that she would be able to fill up all the space? Ah teenagers nowadays are fond of downloading, be it songs, wallpapers, whatever. And who am I to complain? I'd rather they do some stuff online rather than be on the streets doing whatever, now that's scary.

Beautiful Crib Beddings

Whenever I see a beautiful crib bedding or any beautiful baby stuff for that matter, it makes me want to have babies once again. My youngest is already 12 years old and it's been what 12 years since I have been buying cute baby stuff. I miss it really because I enjoy shopping for babies. I had a wonderful experience raising my 2 beautiful kids, including buying really nice things for them.

Virginal White

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

I posted that picture at my Personal.Shopper.Wannabe blog. Guess what? I had my fitting yesterday and I was very happy with the result. It's beautiful and I can't wait to wear it. I will be getting 5 dresses on Friday and I can't wait to wear them all. I need to save more moolah to pay for the services of the couturier for the numerous fabric I'm bringing on Friday. It's no joke having to pay for 5 dresses although I still find his price affordable.

Innovative Solutions to Business

Businesses have improved since the introduction of cpm. It helped companies optimize their business performances. Use of this software makes everything efficient and organized. Needed data are collected all at once, making one see the cause and effect. It also allows you to see the strengths and witnesses brought about by the business. This software makes managing easier to all business owners. I guess automating is one of the keywords to make a business successful.

Dialogue

Monday, August 11, 2008

I really admire my son Josh for being able to come up with certain dialogues that melt out hearts. This boy really knows who to make Dad and Mom really special. And here is his latest dialogue : Massage with TLC plus One.Six.Twelve (the vitamin I give them) = Growth. That's what he told his Dad last night after he was given a massage. And it didn't end there. It was followed by a tight hug and a kiss. Kids! They are really a bundle of joy.

The Controversial Francesca

Tuesday, August 05, 2008

This is the 4th time that I am meeting Francesca and Michel. I am really thankful to them because every time they come to the Philippines, they always take time out to meet with me and Cuz. This time we brought them to Market! Market. Since I read in her blog that she wanted a taste of all Filipino food, I suggested that we eat at Kamay Kainan at Market! Market. Good choice she said, we all enjoyed our lunch. And I think she enjoyed the escargot (ginataang kuhol) the best. And since Serendra is just across Market! Market, we decided to bring them there too, well just for pictures since we were all in a hurry to go home to take care of some things. Never mind Ams, the next time you visit, babad tayo sa Serendra at inom ng kape. Hindi pala nakapag-kape si Michel.

You can find more pictures here.

Treatment for Acne

Monday, August 04, 2008

Have you heard about the best best acne product? If not, then you need to visit acnecuresrevealed.net. There you will find the top 5 best acne treatment put together by the industry's experts, published clinical studies and consumer reviews. They rank the acne treatment based on safety, ingredient quality, side effects, and acne fighting power. This site is really very helpful. Now I know what to use now since I still get acne here and there, and who knows the kids would need this someday too.

Custom Car Covers

I know someone who has 8 different car covers. You know why? He's got like 8 vehicles and would you believe he only has one parking slot in his house? Yeah I am not kidding. I agree with a friend who finds it already annoying because they have a hard time backing off their cars. Yep he occupies the street (making it like his own parking lot). These people are so insensitive. They don't think of the welfare of others. What if there is an emergency, and their cars are blocking the driveway? I know there is a law that cars are not allowed to park on the streets on permanent basis, hhhmmmm. What do you think?

Sunday Happenings

Sunday, August 03, 2008

Look at my boys, do you know what they are playing? They play Tekken5 against each other. When I went to Greenhills yesterday, I asked the shop to download this game wo we can play against each other. Josh has a UMD of this and it's just too much to buy another one. So what I did was buy a 1 gig memory stick and had some games downloaded for my dauhgter's PSP. I played against Josh in the car on our way to Mom's, and I won! Woohoo! We were kinda noisy in the car, prompting the hubs to sternly look at us and told us to keep quiet because he is distracted with his driving. Maybe he got jealous over our enjoyment so he tried his hand at playing the game. Nope, he didn't win against his son, haha talking about better reflexes, teehee!

Over at Mom's...darn I did not bring my Canon 20d, I would have enjoyed taking pictures of this butterfly hopping from one flower to another. My point and shoot camera does not have the capability I am looking for in a macro. So there, opportunity wasted. I don't know what got to me that I became lazy even thinking of bringing my camera. Lesson learned!

The Checking Account for You

Have you heard about WaMu's checking accounts ? They offer a lot of freebies really. Tell me, does your bank offer free checks for life? Does your bank offer free ATM cash withdrawals worldwide? How about getting a free Gold Debit MasterCard? Does your bank charge you whenever you do wire transfers worldwide? It's time to reassess the services your banks give you. And if you find out that they are not really giving you the best service you deserve, it's about time you transfer to WaMu. You can go online now and open a WaMu checking account. Now if you are not comfortable doing your banking needs over the internet, I suggest you visit the nearest financial center. You can check the nearest WaMu financial center by providing your zip code in their website (wamu.com). I'm gonna tell my sisters about WaMu or I'm sure they have read about it here already. It's really convenient banking with them. You can easily order your checks online, and don't forget, checks are for free. And here's one bit of information too. You need not maintain a balance, as long as there is money in your account when you need to issue a check. You will not be charged for going under the minimum simply because they don't require minimum balances compared to other banks.

Towards a Sexier You

Saturday, August 02, 2008

Do you want to take a peek at the most popular diet pill? Most people I know having problems with their weight have resorted to diet pills. Just be careful about picking a diet pill, better yet consult your doctor before taking it. I've heard a lot of success stories of people who resorted to diet pills. One diet pill may be effective to one but not to all. It's better if you familiarize yourself with the different diet pills by checking the reviews over at diet-pills.sybervision.com.

My 4 Blogs

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Not many of you know that I maintain 4 blogs. Yeah call me crazy, like how can I manage 4 blogs? Actually I can't. My most active one is my dotcom. I'm trying give each blog it's fair share of posts. I'm coping up well I must say, well at least for the three namely this (PR 0), my dotcom (PR 2), and the Personal.Shopper.Wannabe (PR 3). I haven't really updated my fashion blog, don't blame me coz I've been staying home a whole lot, unless you want to see a picture of a woman clad in tee and shorts and flipflops, LOL. If you have time, kindly visit my blogs to get a glimpse of what it is all about. Thanks ^_^ .

Update: I just learned today that my dotcom was slapped a zero again...again...again. The.Personal.Shopper.Wannabe is down to two...oh well...I guess I'll just have to wait til it goes up...that's life, now matter how you want to understand it, you just can't. They are the "gods".

Branding: It Makes or Breaks

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Let's say you are a business owner. You have just put up your own website to promote either your products or services. Now you are wondering how come not many people come to know about my products and services despite the fact that I've been doing everything to attract people to my website? You think it's as easy as that? You are very wrong there. Before putting up your website, have you ever thought that brand identity and brand image is important? It's like leaving a lasting impression on your would be consumers, something they will remember your products or services by. You see Branding is essential in every business. It will set you apart from your competitors. Your brand will make or break your company. Now if you are still at a loss of what I am talking about, let me direct you to brandidentityguru.com who can help you with brand identity. Whether you are thinking of setting up a website or you already have a website, this company is there to provide you with internet solutions that will improve the brand value of your company. Come to think of it, why do you think Coca Cola is very a successful brand? Your answer is as good as mine. They wouldn't be there if branding did not play a big role to what they have become. It's all in a strong brand strategy that will make you a leader in the industry.

You Drop, I Follow

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

I'm becoming a consistent dropper over at entrecard. It helps you know. If you still don't have an account with them, better create and include all your blogs. It's a nice way of creating good traffic to your blogs. But you need to do your share of dropping too. As they say it takes two to tango. I'm very thankful that the websites where I drop ECs return the favor. I can say that I have a tremendous traffic increase in my blogs. You want to drive traffic to your blogs, then you need to sign up with them.

The New HD Radio

Have you heard about a new product called Polk Audio I-sonic ES2? This is actually the second time I've heard about it, and I am quite interested. All of us love music, and usually we sing along to the songs we listen too. Yeah it's part of our family bonding. What I like about this new product is the ability to tag a music in the iPod. Say we've been hearing this music on radio and it has become a favorite. I can always tag it from the HD Radio to my iPod. Cool feature isn't it? This is actually a radio that broadcasts digitally. Far different from the radio we have back then. The stations have CD quality sound. They say the reception is just awesome sans audio distortion. It can broadcasts new channels and if you want to listen to country music, just tune in to the new country music stations. I'd love to have this really, but I don't think they have it here where I live. People living in Florida are lucky because of the Florida High Definition Radio stations. They will be able to listen to good music digitally.

Growing Herbs on Pots

Monday, July 21, 2008

Yay! I can now grow my own herbs. I tried my hand at planting (on pots) and I was successful. I never thought I was a green thumb until the plants started growing. Is it premature to say that I am green thumb since it just started to sprout? Well I'd like to believe that I am. I also planted zinnias and it's sprouting too. I can't wait to see the flowers and take pictures of it, haha, talking about flickr addition. Oh well, it keeps me busy and makes my life exciting. Life can be this simple you know.

Non-stop Kneading

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

My Saturday was spent supervising the kids (my daughter and her classmates) in making dough. It was a tough job I can say, because they did it manually. They had to knead til their armpits hurt. Well that was what they felt after 15 minutes of kneading, then kneading is still needed til the water runs clear. At one point I had to help my daughter and one of her groupmates, they were exhausted from all the kneading.

Here's my official entry for the Weekend Snapshot.

No One Can Beat Their Price

Thursday, July 10, 2008

I want to share with you a web site that sells affordable frames. When I say affordable, it's really affordable. Just to give you an idea on how affordable it is, check out the Zenni Optical $ 8 Rx Eyeglasses. See? I told you! Because of their affordable prices, Zenni Optical was on FOX news! Now it's all over, everyone knows about the Incredible Stylish New Frames From Zenni. Just go to their website and pick from their huge selection of frames in different styles and colors.

I Love Mustafa

Isn't this pretty? I need to look for a design for this ASAP. Haha, like it's matter of life and death. Nah, I just wanna wear it, that's it. I'm excited you know. I already have a stilleto for it. All I need now is to bring it to the designer and have it made. I love Mustafa...that's where I bought the cloth. Gosh the designs are overwhelming. It's like I wanna buy them all. I bought a few though, I wonder if the designer can do it before the year ends. I wish!

Affordable Frames

Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Oh my goodness, I can't believe it! Glasses under $30? You surprised just like me? Where in the world can you buy cheap quality frames nowadays? And it's not just some frame, but stylish ones. If you know me, I go for the ones you see at zennioptical.com. Fashionable and stylish frames, not the boring ones. I'm sure when you go to the website, you'll end up liking not just one frame but lots of it. Well it's under $30, so it's very affordable.

Shopping Again?

My oh my! I know I just got back from Singapore and yet I am still shopping? I can't stop myself from buying stuff offered on prices you can't resist. Ok let me tell you. A mango jeans selling at P3,500 (about $77) is now P999 (about $22), an Italian Stilleto that used to sell about the same price as the jeans is now P999 (about $15). Now tell me, would you pass up the opportunity? I won't hehe. I have not been shopping for quite a while now, well except for cloths from Divisoria. It's not at all major, so I have the right to shop now. I didn't do any major shopping in Singapore too. Teehee!

Point and Shoot Camera Needed

Monday, July 07, 2008

I am planning to buy a new point and shoot camera. The one I have now is quite bulky and it's only 5 mega pixel. I want something thinner and with a higher mega pixel. I've done my share of scouting for brands in the internet and I've taken a look at this Panasonic camera. It has a leica lens which is a plus for me since I know that they really make good optics. I actually like the features especially the 10x optical zoom. I also love the fact that it's has a 28mm wide angle lens. It can do so much for such a compact camera.

A Unique Centerpiece

Being in the wedding industry (a wedding photographer), I have not seen a centerpiece made of ostrich feathers. It's actually unique and beautiful. It's a great idea to suggest this to our clients, I'm sure if ever they would be the first to have this kind of certerpiece. It's a perfect accent for any wedding or special events. Oh before I forget, it comes in different colors, you can choose the color that would go with the motif.

Short Vacation

I left for Singapore together with my SIL, BIL and a friend last Thursday. We came back yesterday. It was a fun trip sans shopping. Well I did a little shopping though, coz I couldn't stretch my shopping money to high heavens. There are a lot of things I wanted to get for myself, but I just couldn't afford it. Instead of shopping, we went on a food trip. Food's good there especially the dimsum at Crystal Jade (did I remember it right?). I think I gained a few pounds from all the eating. We did a lot of walking too, to check out on the stuffs on sale at the shopping malls. I love the shopping malls there, it's huge too. Good thing we stayed along Orchard Road, and the malls were just steps away. But that didn't stop us from going to the malls on the east and the west. Haha talk about shopping addiction. We spent a lot on taxi fare going to all the other malls. We didn't go to Sentosa or Night Safari or other tourist attractions anymore, since this is already our second trip to Singapore.

The Search for the Perfect Tweezers

Did you know that Rubis has been in the business of making tweezers for more than sixty years now? Their products are made of high quality, rustproof and antacid surgical stainless steel, which is manufactured in Switzerland. You should see their tweezers. It's lightweight and designed to fit the contour of the hand for easy grip. I know it's really frustrating to find the perfect tweezers. I don't have this brand yet, but I am looking forward to having one soon. I don't care if it will cost me an arm (haha I am uberly exaggerating), nah, the price is really affordable.

I Want HD

My 12-year-old son came to us one time. He was asking about HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface). Apparently the video game he is playing now has a choice whether you want to play it with high definition picture and color. I can see that not far from now, we will be having a HDMI wall plate attached to our walls. Why are kids nowadays so technical? They want to have the best as much as possible. They are so updated with the latest technology that I find myself quite barbaric for not knowing. Thank goodness for smart kids, haha. At least I get to update too.

Soft and Comfortable

I saw this lovely pair when I went to Singapore recently. I actually wanted to buy it but I already bought a pair of high heels and didn't have the extra money to buy it. All the pairs of Ecco shoes on display were all lovely. And when I tried a few pairs, it was really comfortable. I love the kind of leather that they used. It's soft and comfy. I should have seen it first before I bought the high heels, darn! I'll have to save more so I can buy those pairs of Ecco shoes I found in Singapore.

Flower Garden

How I wish we had space to grow flowers, like a flower garden perhaps? I love pretty flowers. There was even a time when my helpers would go to the flower market to buy some freshcuts to be placed on the dinner table. Since we do not have space for a garden, this did not stop me from having flowers in the house. I recently bought flower plants in pots and placed them in the terrace. The flowers are in full bloom and I would always take photographs of it. I can say that I am getting addicted already. My flickr page shows them all.

NATURAL Acne Treatment

I am now getting more conscious when it comes to the products I use. In the past, I have not really been reading the descriptions found in labels, but now I do. I don't mind spending more time reading what's written on the labels just to make sure that as much as possible I am not using products that contain harmful chemicals.

I've been spending time in the internet too looking for products that are all natural. Good thing I came across this natural acne treatment which I can use. I know, at my age I shouldn't be having zits or acne at that, but yes I still do get it.

Great News

I just got a friendster message from a friend whom I have not gotten in touch with for a very long time already. It was nice to hear from her. She's got kids of her own now. I remember doing the photography for their wedding, and my daughter Ish was one of her flower girls too. They have moved to the US after the wedding and has lost touch ever since. But I was really happy getting a message from her. She also mentioned that her sister (a very close friend of ours too) is doing good. Her favorite pastime is playing golf and she is very good at it already. I wonder what kind of golf bags she uses. I hope she comes across this entry so she'll have an idea where to get the most affordable golf accessories next time.

Daddy Bonding

This is normally what they do when they bond. Theirs is different. They eat. They both go for ambiance. If only they can go fine dining everyday, then they would do it. This is the reason why I try very hard to give them a nice setting at the dinner table so they don't need to go out as much.

Theirs is a different one. The boy would rather go for a massage, like every night before he goes to bed. I mean literally every night. It's like he can't have a good night's rest without the "tender loving" touch of his Dad. If the Dad is asleep, then it would be me who will give him a massage. Before he goes to bed, he makes the last stop in our room.

I'm just wondering what if we had more kids? And they all have different ideas for bonding?

The Need for a TV Mount

Sunday, June 29, 2008

I am really thinking of putting a tv mount in our fitness area, you know where we placed our treadmill. It's kinda boring walking or running on the treadmill I must admit. But when we get to watch something on tv, or a dvd of our favorite movie being played, we forget about how boring it is to be walking on the treadmill. That's what I did, put a tv in front of the treadmill which is really temporary at the moment. I was telling the hubs that it looks better if it is wall mounted.

Schlage is my Brand

Friday, June 27, 2008

We have been using this brand for sometime now. Schlage is very popular here. It's been the trusted name for over 85 years now. Their products are of high quality, and we are more than satisfied with the style and quality. The door knobs we have at home never cease to catch attention. Most often than not, the visitors would ask for the brand. Schlage has a wide array of stylish designs you can choose from. Even it is stylish, security is never sacrificed.

JUNEBaloon

A tag from Hailey and Liz. I’ll be doing the other one over at my other blog.

* 1.Determine your birthday month and get a word that rhymes with it or you can affix to it. Caps lock your birth month (ex: MAYday! JUNE dune, APRILicious, JULYvely, AUGUST pocus, parched MARCH…). Be unique.
* 2.Your birth month plus the word affixed or rhymed shall become the tag’s title in your case.
* 3.Get your birthday and add the digits involved. Example, if your birthday falls on the 25th of July, add 2 and 5 you get 7.
* 4.Whatever is the sum, write a list of the MATERIAL gifts you wish to receive, the number of which shall correspond to the sum of your birthday. For example, applying the case above (in rule number 3), you will write seven (7) things you wish to receive.
* 5.After your wish list, put your name and birthday in the Bloggers’ Birthday Directory, with a link to your blog/s. Note: when you add your birthday, please place it in a way that the dates appear chronological (January, February… 1, 2, 3)
* 6.Pass this tag meme by tagging as many people as you want.

Name: Girlie
Birthday: June 18
Calculation: 9

My Wish List:
1. A Sony T300, my old sony is retiring. (oh it’s a point and shoot camera)
2. A Canon 450D
3. A White Jeans From Top Shop
4. A Rolex Stainless Watch (Junior or Mid)
5. A Manolo Blahnik
6. A Jimmy Choo
7. LV Sneakers/Loafers
8. Gucci Sneakers/Loafers
9. South Sea Pearls

Bloggers’ Birthday Directory:February 20 - Caryl February 23 - Jammy March 7 - Mari April 13 - TERE May 3 - Vannie May 8 - joanjoyce May 27 – Zang Caesar :February 20 - Caryl August 27 - Francine, La Place de Cherie, Cherie September 2 - Chikai September 30 - Mckhoii October 2- Hailey l December 18 - JoshuaOngYS December 19 - Alpha

Hey ladies, do you want to join? Cuz and Cutie Patootie Rhada

Tactical Gear Deals

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

The hubs would be happy if I tell him that I found a site that has the complete tactical gear. He is not a soldier, mind you, but I don't know why he goes for it. It's a hobby which he really enjoys. Most of the time I catch him looking for holsters, scopes, goggles, etc. Now he even wants his daughter to go firing with him. They were supposed to have training last summer, but Ish went for a vacation to the US so the training was postponed. The hubs was not happy about it though. If ever the training pushes through sometime in the future, we already know where to find the tactical gear needed.

Sizzling Plates

It's been my dream to purchase at least 10 sets of sizzling plates. I actually do not know where to buy it so I had to ask my MIL where. She told me that it's available in Quiapo. So off we went to Quiapo and was able to purchase it. I already used it trying to copy the recipe we had at one of the food chains. The kids said that it was close to what we had. Of course the food chain will not share their secret, it's up to me to discover.

Ish Love for Books

You all know by now that my daughter Ish is addicted to books. She saves part of her allowance just to be able to buy books. I am happy that she has developed the love for reading books in such an early age. It has actually helped widen her vocabulary. Now she loves to write. I think she got the inspiration from reading too much books too. If you ask her what she wants, she'd always come up with a title. That's how hungry she is with books. She wants to read everything. Sometimes I wonder where she learns about the titles and all. Her choices are really good, because after she finishes reading it, she would always come up to me and say, "Hey Mom, you should read this, it's exciting."

I Want a PS3 too

My son has been bugging us since the start of 2008 to get him the new playstation 3. His dad made a deal with him that if he loses weight, he would buy him the playstation 3. He lost weight all right, but not at the weight they agreed upon. But knowing my son, he would come up with another ploy just to be able to get his Dad to buy him this playstation 3. Good thing it's not as expensive anymore compared to when it first came out here. So I think we can afford to buy one now. Just between you and me, I also want to have it, I enjoy playing games with my kids. It's my way of bonding with them, well actually one of the ways of bonding with them. I wish we already have the PS3 before Tekken6 comes out in PS3.

Dress 1

Wahoo! Finally I was able to go to the couturier and have my dresses sewn. I brought about 6 cloths and he promised that he can make at least 2 before July 1. I'm gonna have my fitting this Saturday the 28th of June, just in time for the July 6 affair which I am attending. Nah, I am not wearing the one in the picture, it's not formal, although the invitation says smart casual. I have another one in mind which can qualify for smart casual and formal too. Haha, how can that be? All I can say is that I am already excited for him to finish all the dresses I have in mind. I actually provided him the photos of the styles I wanted.

Who Wants LCD Monitor?

I wonder what it will be like if we have this lcd monitor at home. All of us are so used to small screens since everyone in the house uses a laptop. If ever we buy this lcd monitor, the first one who would be happy would be our son. I can now imagine the look on his face when he sees a 21.6" lcd monitor. For now he is sooo much into gaming and stuff and this lcd monitor really works well with high-resolution digital content. The lcd monitor works well with motion video too. With so much compatibility, it makes me want to buy one.

10 Diet Pills Exposed

For all those weight watchers out there. Do you want to know which tops in the diet pills list? If I was to take some diet pill, of course I will always be on the lookout on which diet pills are the most effective and safe. I would even go out of my way to look for testimonials so I wouldn't waste my time in taking those pills that are not so effective. I've always believed that for a product to top the list, it must be effective. And for it to land in the number one spot, then a lot of consumers must be using it. I think it is already innate in us to try a product that is popularly known to be effective.

The Party

Despite the heavy downpour caused by Typhoon Frank, we still made our way to Crowne Plaza to attend the debut celebration of the daughter of a family friend. A lot actually attended, and I'd say the attendance is still overwhelming. It was a grand celebration, minus a cotillon de honor though, I guess nobody does the cotillon anymore. Instead they had 18 roses, 18 treasures, stuff like that. I asked my daughter if she wants that kind of coming out party when she turns 18. She said NO, it's too formal. She'd rather travel or a car as birthday present. Whoa! My daughter is practicial. Wish we could afford all though since having a Debut is really a memorable experience.

The Importance of Travel Insurance

Friday, June 20, 2008

When you travel, do you have travel insurance? For me it's a must, since you do not know what's gonna happen. You do not know when illness will strike. What if you do not have the extra money to pay for the hospital expenses? What about getting stranded in a place due to several reasons and you don't have money anymore for accommodations? But once you have travel insurance, all these are covered. It's better to be prepared for the worst scenario. Don't make yourself look like an idiot, like you are at a loss and don't know what to do. This can be avoided you know.

Wanted: Rare Coin Dealers

This is a shoutout to all rare coin collectors and to all the people who wants to invest in rare coins. I found a rare coin dealer who has a vast collection of the finest rare coins available. They have been in this kind of business for so long, thus accumulated some hard to find rare coins collection. They are the world leader when it comes to buying and selling rare coins. Their have a pool of experienced rare coin professionals who can help you out in your search for the world's rarest coins. This is a nice investment opportunity since rare coins appreciate in value. Who knows, the rarest coin you acquired can help you save your future. You can always dispose of it, and the nice thing about it, you can demand a certain price. Knowing all the rare coin collectors, they would always try and find the rarest collection without any money considerations, meaning they would purchase it at any cost.

One More Time

Yeeha! I celebrated my 42nd birthday on June 18. Nothing fancy though. Just had lunch with the hubs at Abe in Trinoma and dinner with the kids (together the angels and the driver) at Gerry's Grill.

I thank the Lord for adding another year in my life. I thank Him too for all the wonderful blessings coming my way everyday. I tend to complain and rant a lot, forgetting the fact that I am truly blessed. Blessed with loving people around me, blessed with a wonderful husband and 2 beautiful kids, blessed materially, blessed with good health, etc. Nothing to complain about really.

Free Medical Software

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

I wonder if my cousin has a free medical palm software loaded on her PDA. I haven't gotten to ask her, although I see that she has a PDA. Most doctors are tech savvy nowadays, so I guess Epocrates Medical Reference Software is nothing new to the anymore. I see a few doctors bring with them huge books for reference, but instead I always see them tapping on the screen of their smartphones. This software is really very helpful. They can easily access the information they need especially when prescribing medicines. There is no need to leaf through the pages of thick books just to be able to get the information they need. Everything is just a tap away.

**This announcement was paid for by Epocrates**

White and Square

Monday, June 16, 2008

I was really very happy when I found this square white plate. And I was even doubly happy to find out that the price is just 30 pesos. Can you believe that? There's this place that I go to that sells stuff for a very cheap price. It's like a 5 minute drive from our place, and everything you find there is bargain. I was able to get a smaller version of that square white plate and I'm gonna make it a pasta plate. The kids were happy to see the plate on the table. As much as possible, I'd love to turn our dinner table to something like what you see on restaurants, call that ambiance, it makes the food even tastier, LOL.

The Look: Vintage Sunglasses

Friday, June 13, 2008

I don't know what's so special about vintage sunglasses that I love to wear them really. I can't take Jackie O off my mind so that's probably the reason why I go for biggie vintage sunglasses. It's cool to wear, one of a kind, something unusual and something chic. Probably one of the reasons why I love to wear it is that I am able to disguise myself. Harhar, do I really need to? I am not a superstah. Anyways, if you guys want to own vintage sunglasses, just go to giantvintage.com. They have a wide selection of 70s, 80s and 90s sunglasses.

Midnight Snack with the Little Boss

I am gaining weight. Thanks to the lil Boss who always wants to have midnight snacks with me. Who would go down to the kitchen at 2 in the morning? Us, that's me and Josh my son. We would have a glass of milk and krispy kreme donuts straight from the fridge. Everysince we found out that using the microwave is not really healthy, we can now afford to eat or drink straight from the ref. I don't like to drink milk as much as possible, because I know I'll put on some weight. I don't like the taste of non fat milk too. But since the hubs is always insisting that I drink milk if I don't want to develop osteo, I've since drank. But I still do have my morning fix of Nescafe 3n1 everyday. That I can't do without.

Elegant Jewelry Collection

Monday, June 09, 2008

Do you know where to find the best collection of diamond jewelry? When I went to this site, I couldn't stop my fingers from clicking all the lovely designs that I saw. It's one of a kind, not the usual jewelry you see everyday. Wearing one from the collection will sure turn a lot of heads because of the unique designs. I couldn't pick a single design because there's just too many that I like. It's pretty hard to decide when you see a lot of beautiful and unique designs.

You should take a look at the emerald rings. They say that the color green expresses faithfulness and it's the color fit for a princess because of beauty and elegance. If you want to be different from the rest when it comes to giving engagement rings, I suggest that you get your fiancee an emerald ring. There are a lot of beautiful creations and you will be able to find something that suits her personality. I would be very happy if hubby gives me an emerald ring. It would surely match the emerald pendant that I have.

There's so much more that this website offers. I love their jewelry assistance page. It helps us become educated buyers. They have a buying guide which I really find helpful. It taught me a lot about stones and stuff. They share tips on how to pick the best style, the quality of the stones and so much more. Go take a look at this website and after you're done consider yourself an expert when it comes to diamond rings, wedding rings, ruby rings, sapphire rings, and eternity rings.

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Mom's Cool

My son took this photo of his Lola(grandmother) on Hannah's birthday. Don't you think the pose is cool? Ah that was candid I guess. My son captured it well. It is not so often that you capture an 83 year old person in that manner, therefore I conclude that Mom is cool. My being hip and cool was probably inherited from her, don't you think so?

Online Modelling Contest

Sunday, June 08, 2008

Have you heard about the latest online beauty contest? Calling all young and pretty girls, handsome and dashing men, here's your chance to win US$10000. If you think you've got the looks, join now by simply going to lookoftheyear.com. From there you will be given instructions on how to join. And here's some good news, even if you don't come up as the big winner, you can still be a model when you get discovered by different modelling agencies. This is your chance to be the next big model. Join now.

http://www.bloggerwave.com/blog_ClickTrack.php?OpportunityId=56&BlogId=4289&LinkId=0

Marriage

Saturday, June 07, 2008

Marriage (Pag-iisang Dibdib) is this week's theme for Litratong Pinoy. I was glad that they included this in the list of themes, well it's June, considered to be a wedding month. In our case this does not hold true. We've only covered a few weddings in June. Peak months for us are December and January.

Anyways, those photos were taken in one of our weddings in Subic. Seems like Subic is a favorite venue for weddings and I've posted a lot of Subic in my flickr account. Subic is one of our favorite getaways, N goes biking a lot there. If you want to take a look at my LP entry, please visit my dotcom.

Save Your Homes from Foreclosure

It's a bit sad when your property is scheduled for foreclosure. Sad as it is, some mortgage companies are not even considerate enough. Losing a home is quite a feat, considering all the money you spent on the purchase plus all the home improvement you've done. But did you know that someone can help you with the foreclosure? Yes, somebody can help you from losing your homes. If you want to save your homes and put a stop to the foreclosure proceedings, you might want to visit stopmyforeclosure.net for some tips and guidelines.

Book Airport Transfer Now

Friday, June 06, 2008

Whenever we travel, we make it a point that the airport transfer is already taken cared of especially in places where no relatives can fetch us. It's either I make arrangements online or I let our travel agent do it for us. I don't want any hassles when we get to the destination. I don't want to worry on how we can get to the hotel. I don't want to take the cab either, I don't just feel safe. I'm not saying that all cab drivers can't be trusted, but based on the stories I hear, I don't want to take chances, especially in a place that you don't know anyone. I don't like the hassle of falling in line just to get a cab too. The long flight has given us enough sacrifices and all I want to do is get to the hotel and rest. This can be done once your airport transfer has been arranged. So if you're planning a business or leisure trip to Rome and you don't know anyone from there, be sure that you have arranged your Rome airport transfer. It's better than having to wait for a cab which you can't be too sure if it's safe or not. Sometimes it's even more expensive taking the cab, because some cab drivers take the longer route taking advantage of you being new to the place. This can happen you know.

In my opinion, it's safer to hire airport transfer especially from reputable companies. Do not keep your loved ones from worrying whether you have arrived safely to your destination. Provide them with all the details, from your flight down to the airport transfer. By this, they will be assured of your safety.

Knit/Crochet Projects

Thursday, June 05, 2008

I really need to finish all of my projects. Well I'm not in a hurry with the crocheted bag though, but with the knitted scarves I should be able to finish it before July. I'm making progress, so I think I will be able to save on postage, since I can ask my friend to bring it with her to the US. She will be visiting my sisters. I hope they like the colors I chose. And if I can still manage to knit 2 more I would. Honestly I find crocheting easier than knitting. I can crochet with my eyes closed, but with knitting I don't think I would be able to do that, although I think I've already improved. I knit much faster now.

Available Jobs

Sunday, June 01, 2008

How many of you are hunting for a job? You might want to try these admin jobs. Post your resume and let employers find you. There are a lot of available admin and clerical jobs, so most likely you will be able to find a job soon. This is what a lot of job hunters do, they just post their resume online, and voila, instant job. It's very hard to find a job nowadays, and if you just know where and how to find it, you will not go jobless.

Closeup Lens

I am getting serious with this hobby. This time I want to buy closeup lens. I am so limited with my shots especially close ranged shots, my macro just does not come up to how I want the pictures to appear, I mean the proximity. I can't "fill the frame" which is how a macro shot should look like. I have some beautiful compositions in mind and I wish to be able to come up with it. I don't want to crop the pictures if you know what I mean, as much as possible I don't like to do something with the photo except resize it. I'm for what you see is what you get.

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