Doing Backup Online

I'd like to know if you save your important files somewhere else or you just save it in your computer. I normally save mine in the computer even if I have an external disk. I'm probably too lazy to stand up and connect the external disk to my computer, yeah that explains why. I'm actually thinking of doing online backup so that all I have to do is just click, click and click. I don't need to stand up and get stuff from my drawer just to save all important files. I don't want to go through losing files again as it happened twice already.

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Nothing Beats the Excitement

I can't wait for the sisters to arrive. I want to wear that to my aerobics class especially that it's getting hotter and hotter each day. I don't like wearing yoga pants anymore. I saw that French Terry Bermuda Old Navy website. Yeah it's for girls but I got their plus size. I'm not that fat really, since I lost something like 8 pounds already since I joined aerobics class a month ago. It's fun and I'm loving every minute of it. I used to do it like 12 sessions per month but now I do it Mondays thru Fridays. That's how I love my fitness thing now. I hope you'd be able to join a fitness thingy that you really love. Exercise is very important to our health, it's not just because you want to lose weight or anything.

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Looking For A Job?

It's truly sad when I heard over the news that the percentage of unemployed grow in number each year. I just don't understand if those fresh graduates are lazy or they just don't qualify. There are those who want to rest before looking for a job. There are those who go to Human Resources job search and start looking. I think this is the best thing to do. When I graduated from college, the first thing I wanted to do was look for a job. I was excited. I wanted to earn my own keep and probably start helping my family. This is not required of us, but then again it's our way of thanking our parents for sending us to college.

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I Want it Whatever It Takes

I remember my dermatologist prescribing tretinoin for my acne. He said that it will help improve and will eventually get rid of the acne. I believe him, I no longer have pimples on my face, but I still get one or two sometimes. Probably when I'm too stressed out, I get it. I try to avoid getting stressed coz I don't want to go back to where I was before, a girl with lots of acne. It wasn't a site to behold I tell you. Anyway, you can read more about tret at www.tretinoinreviews.com. Hopefully it can help you solve with your acne problem.

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Florals

First attempt was a failure. I am talking about nail art stamping. I bought my Konad nail art paraphernalia at Las Vegas in 2005. I don't remember if I was able to use it before, but more or less I have not. Probably I didn't know how to use it properly that I ended up doing free hand out of frustration. SIL bought her own set of Konad and I just had to learn how to use it properly otherwise our money will all be gone to waste and that is just sad. So when I was successful in stamping my fingernails with those beautiful blue flowers I immediately sent her a text message telling her not to be sad anymore coz I already know how to use it. I admit I still need to practice more which I will.

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Ewwww for Blackheads

Saturdays are mostly spent at the dermatologist's clinic. I guess this is the age where kids have problems regarding their skin. Pimples for Josh and blackheads/whiteheads for Ish. They both hate it that they could pass up their favorite past time just to go to their dermatologist. I wish I knew how to how to get rid of blackheads, so that it will save us a trip to the derma. It gets quite expensive if it's on a weekly basis. Money is hard earned, I wish I can do something about it. But then again it's not my thing, I might aggravate the situation more. I'll just leave it to the experts.

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I Remember Those Days

Pimple-clad face...is there such a thing? Well that's how I described my face some 18 years ago. Yes it was that terrible. If I had my kids at that time, I'm sure they won't be throwing me kisses, you get the picture? I had to go to my dermatologist once a week for treatment. He gave me oral medications and probably gave me the best acne cream too because in about 6 months of treatment there were no traces of acne. Up until now you wouldn't think that I once owned a "pimple-clad face."

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Honesty

Yesterday I went to buy some chicken nuggets at the nearby foodie shop. I did that after I fetched my son in school. Anyway, when I was about to start the car, I was wondering why I was holding on to some money, more than what my change should be. So I went back inside the store and returned the excess change. When I got to the car, my son asked why I had to do it. I told him that I was aware that I was given more than I should get as change and it was cheating if I didn't return it. And he said something like, "oh Mom it will return to you a hundred fold." That wasn't what I had in mind actually when I returned what was not mine. I didn't like to cheat.

Anyway while I was in front of the computer reading my mails, I got so happy that I blurted out a gasp. Both my children looked at me surprised. I told them that I was just extremely happy because I had a lot of writing jobs to finish. And my son suddenly said, "Hey Mom, that is the hundred fold from the One hundred pesos." I praise God for that testimony. My son saw first hand the rewards of being honest and true.

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Weight Issues

I've been bragging about my weight loss these past few days. Not that I have lost a lot but it's just that it really brought me joy. Others would think that I did something like a quick weight loss program, partly yes actually but it entailed a lot of hard core exercises. Hard core because I do it Mondays through Fridays for about 2 hours. No weight lifting here but pure cardio routines. I put my heart and mind to it and really worked hard. This is the reason maybe why I burn a lot of calories plus the fact that I don't get lazy when it comes to my fitness thing. I hope you guys are serious about fitness, not for losing weight but because each one of us really needs to exercise in order to live a healthy life.

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Car Registration and All

Our van is up for renewal of registration. I think the insurance is expiring soon too. Sometimes the burden is just too much, especially now that times are hard. But these things are inevitable. You have to do it one way or another. It's time to go through car insurance reviews so I can pick the best deal. We have to be wise in all our moves now when it comes to decision making especially if it involves money. It's not like you can pick up money along the way. Everything has to be hard earned now. I wonder when all these expenses would end. As it is it's even harder to make both ends meet. Wise spending is the key word all the time.

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Long or Short

I miss having long hair and what do you know? Instant long hair. I actually had a hard time deciding whether to get it or not. My first concern was the color. My hair color is now dark brown, it's a bit dark for the brown extension and a bit light for the black extension. I was thinking of coloring my hair light brown, but then again even if how much I want it, it just can't be. I'm using henna and I learned that once you use henna it's hard to change the color anymore, unless you bleach it. Well I don't want to go to that extent anymore, it's just too harsh for my hair at the moment. Second, I was thinking that it would be too obvious with the length of my hair now and the cut is too straight. I think hair extensions wouldn't be so obvious if you have layered hair. Hhmm, those two didn't stop me from buying plus the fact that everyone was saying, "Oh it fits you!" They sounded so convincing so I ended up buying it. It's human hair by the way, you can use it straight or you can curl it. That's the beauty of using human hair.

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Cosmetology School...Someday

Did I ever mention here that I want to be a Beauty Salon owner one day? I guess you all know by now that I am really into that kind of stuff. I bet you have seen my DIY nail art, DIY makeup, DIY hair coloring, etc. I know I still lack the knowledge and that is the reason why I want to enroll in a cosmetology school. I need that too to manage my own business. I believe it would be a lot easier if I went to a special school for this. I know part of what they will teach is salon management. I have actually inquired already but have not decided yet whether to enroll or not. I was kidding my SIL to sponsor my schooling so I can put to good use the talent that God has given me. I volunteered to help manage her salon too in case she is planning to put up one. She is really interested but I don't know what is stopping her now. It's probably the location. This is one factor that makes the business successful. We really need to look for an appropriate place where there is a market for it.

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Love Affair with Ellgy

I mentioned in my other blog about my problem with my very rough heel. It's actually short of having cracked heel which I find really eeewww. I was looking for a product that would help soften my heel and it's a good thing my SIL mentioned Ellgy to me. I remember using this before and I think I posted it in one of my blogs too. Yeah I did and it was back in 2004. It's been 6 years and it's only now that I need the product again. I will not forget about Ellgy when I get the same problem in 6 years time.

Just to give you an update, I'm on my 3rd day of using the product, now my heel became a little smooth already.

There's also a tip for dry and rough skin over at StyleBeautyandMore. I think you should try it too, and it's an affordable remedy.

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I Used To Stink Just Like Them

Did I tell you that I stopped smoking already? I'm happy to say that it's been more than a year. The hubs has not quit yet and I am now terribly bothered by the smell, to think I smell just like him when I was still smoking. I read somewhere that when you use electronic cigarettes you wouldn't stink. Forgive me for the word stink, but honestly people who smoke are stinky. Don't get mad but you do. Why not try e-smokes? I think I'm going to get one for the hubs since he's not quite ready to give up smoking just yet.

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Zumba!

I attended my usual Friday Aerobics Class today and something unusual happened. I asked the instructor about Zumba since I really want to do it. Luckily he knows the moves and he incorporated it today. I feel so guilty though because two of the ladies walked out. They don't like Zumba at all. I only asked the instructor if he knows, I didn't ask him to do it in class. I know I don't need to feel bad because it wasn't my fault, but just the same I am. I feel bad that someone had to walk out and with sad faces at that. I very well know that they got frustrated or something.

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I Love Watching in His New HDTV

His old television set is still working. But apparently it does not work anymore (he thinks that it does not) with his gadgets. One day he came to us. Mom, Dad, I need a new TV so bad. And I was like, but the TV in your room is still working. But I want this LCD HDTV I saw at the mall. Oh you'd be happy if I tell you that they are on sale right now. The price used to be really high, and now they've taken off quite a big amount. I think it's a great deal Mom. How convincing can your children get? Mine is really very very convincing. But even if he is, reality is it still depends on our budget and if we have an extra to spare.

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Gold is a Wise Investment

I am totally angry at myself. I didn't listen, I made the wrong choice. It's not all my fault actually, but also the one who marketed the product. I'd like to think he is stupid, that's not even a strong word to describe him. We could have used the money to buy gold coins, maybe by now we are already enjoying the benefits of our investment. True to what my father-in-law once said. The price of gold will never go down. Look at it's standing in the world market today! It has gone way way up ever since the dollar became weak. Gold was at it's highest in January 2010 and is expected to rise even more in the coming months. Isn't it a nice alternative investment?

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Taylor Swift Shorts

We call it the TS shorts (Taylor Swift) after we saw her wearing something like that in a movie. Yeah we (me and my daughter) want that or probably something similar to that will do. It's cute and looks like it's comfy to wear. I was able to purchase actually and you'd see us often wearing it like we don't have any other shorts. Can you blame us?

That shorts can be purchased at the GAP website.

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I Want Another One!

I want to buy another pair of rubber shoes for my aerobics class. The one that I have now is ok, but I feel like it does not give me the support I need when I use it to do aerobics routine. Of course I have been on the lookout, be in the internet or while out in the malls and look what I found? It's the skechers shape ups! Everything that I want is included in the description plus a few bonus. I think I would go for this already and the style is really cute plus the color combination, WOW!

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What Colon Cleanse Can Do

I don't know but lately I have been very concerned about the health of the family. I have been doing a lot of readings on how to improve it. It's probably the "scare" when I hear people getting sick of this and that and I would automatically look for articles on how to avoid getting sick. I would read that getting rid of the toxins in the body which is accumulated in the colon really helps a lot. There are a lot of benefits of colon cleansing. One benefit that I am interested in is weight loss. I need not further explain why :P

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Wii Fit Plus

Finally I was able to purchase my Wii Fit Plus. I should have waited for the 3rd gen to come out, I heard it's black. Anyways I am just happy that I have it now. On days that I can't come to my aerobics class, Wii Fit Plus it is! I don't have any reason to stay lazy just to keep in shape, everything is within reach already, my Wii Fit Plus, the treadmill and the stationary bike.

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Remove Acne Scars

Acne scars...eeewwww! I suffered from those and it was really disgusting. People would stare at me and would give me this certain look that made me really mad. It was a look that says, hey I don't want anything to do with you. I wish I knew about acne scar removal at that time so I didn't have to go through a terrible experience. Now it's my son's turn, he's really got those big acne. It's a good thing that I was able to bring him to the dermatologist right away otherwise he would go through what I went through.

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Orlando Would be Nice for the Summer

Theme parks everywhere, very good weather, nice beaches. Did I say theme parks? Haha I sound like my daughter who is addicted to theme parks. She can spend 3 days straight doing nothing but trying all the rides. Next time we visit the US, I should include vacation in Orlando to our itinerary. I'll try and save up for it already since I'm pretty sure that we'll be staying in a hotel or in a villa probably. It's free to dream right? I don't know, we've been to the US but we still want to go back. I wish it was closer to the Philippines so we wouldn't be spending that much.

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My Cafe

I haven't given up Cafe World, I dunno but I really enjoy playing FB games. I have promised myself time and again that I would limit my presence in FB but I just couldn't give it up. I have to try probably but then again I know I'm addicted. Whenever I'm out of the house and whenever there is free wifi, I would take out my phone and do FB mobile. See how addicted I am! Bad, bad, it has taken most of my activities including reading. I hope to get back to reading in fact I started it already. I am so ashamed of myself, I'm not even a quarter done!

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Available Jobs in Philadelphia

Both my sisters live in Philadelphia. When I visited them a few years back, in one of our conversations, I asked them about Philly's economy and the availability of jobs. They said everything was ok. When the rest of the world got into recession I asked them again about economy and stuff. This time they said that they were a little affected. Now these city of philadelphia jobs would really be a great news to them. Not that they lost their jobs or anything, but I'm sure they know of someone who is in need of a job and this thing that I just shared will really come in handy.

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Fitness Thingy

I'm glad that almost everyone I know is getting serious with their fitness thingy. When you go to the gym, it's packed. Even my aero class is packed. This is probably the reason why I enjoy going to my aerobics class, it's fun doing hi lo, step, hip hop and yoga with them. I hope I get the results I am hoping for. Of course aside from staying fit, part of my aim in enrolling in an aerobics class is to lose some weight. If I can't achieve it there, then it's probably time to seek the best weight loss supplement. I heard it works well especially if you exercise.

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Sebastian's Ice Cream Siomai

The first thing we did after Ish got back from her 4 day retreat was to go to Mall of Asia to get her favorite food. Poor Darling Doll, she was starved. You know how it is when you go to retreats, you can't almost stomach the food. Ish is not really used to eating out or buying food. We'd eat out occasionally but she picks the restaurant. Anyway, we had Yellow Cab Pizza, a comfort food for her then had that ice cream siomai as dessert. You eat it fondue style, dip it in rich chocolatey goodness, so yummy(ly) sinful!

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She's Now Ready to Drive

I don't have car insurance. I had it only for a year and that was way back in 2003. I'm glad that I didn't figure in car accidents. Now that my daughter wants to learn how to drive and she wants to use my car when she goes to college, her Dad suggested that we get insurance this time. I found this discount auto insurance online and I'm hoping that I can find the exact coverage that I found. I wish we had that kind of site that offers insurance quotes for free. I'm not sure though if we don't have it. The normal practice here in my country is to e-mail the quotes or probably discuss it over a cup of coffee at the company's office. It would really be convenient if we can just get quotes and be able to compare it online.

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Cancer Causing Asbestos

Now I remember seeing this billboard on my way to my Mom's house. It's a warning on the possible effects when you are exposed to asbestos. Did you know that exposure to asbestos causes cancer? Normally the companies you work for that engage in this kind of business will not tell you that exposure to asbestos will do harm to your body. No wonder a lot are hiring this mesothelioma lawyer so that in one way of another they can claim whatever is due them. The amount will come in handy for their treatment. Many are not aware too that sometimes the illness they get comes from their line of work. It's best that you are duly represented since these lawyers are experts in this field. We all know that certain companies do not really claim full responsibility to what happens to their employees.

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Salad Once a Week

I serve the family salad once a week. I'm glad that I have trained the kids to eat salad. It's not really common to be serving salad on the Filipino table. I don't know, but to us it's not. Anyway what started this thing is our consciousness to stay fit and healthy. We all know that veggies more than anything else is the healthiest to eat. I want it included in my family's diet. So far so good, they've been eating! The problem is I need to serve it with different dressings. I constantly look for yummy dressings in the internet and sometimes I invent my own especially when one of the ingredients is not available. What you see in the photo is an adaptation of the Thai salad. My son says it has an exotic taste referring to the dressing probably ^_^

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Graduation Present

My daughter Ish will graduate from High School this March. Two years ago she asked for a US vacation as graduation gift. She mentioned too that she wants Florida as her destination. She's been to the USA twice already but has not been in that part of the US. I know the reason why she wants Florida. Theme Parks!!! She can't get enough of those rides. I remember her spending 2 days at Disneyland in California and yet she still want to go back. Now I'm thinking, if the plan pushes through I mean of spending vacation in Florida, we might as well check out one of these orlando vacation homes. There's four of us so I think a villa would be great. If ever this would be the first time we'll be staying in a villa because normally we check-in at hotels. Thinking about it makes me excited. Hopefully everything pushes through.

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Are You Fit?

Maybe you all know already that I went back to the gym, not to lift weights though but I joined their aerobics class. I quit dancing seven months ago and look what happened to me now, I am 21 lbs. heavier. I didn't do anything in that seven months but to sleep and eat. We have this fitness equipment here at home but I just stared at it. I didn't have the energy to use it or should I say I was too lazy to do it. Now it has taken it's toll. Good thing I realized early that fitness is really important to one's body. I'm glad that I am enjoying every bit of my aerobics class and I have quite adjusted to the routine already.

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Read When I'm Gone

I've been bad. I wanted that planner so bad that I had to make a promise that I'd be religious in writing down everything. I was good for the first two weeks, but now I missed 3 days in a row. I would still want to be true to my promise of jotting down details of my life for my daughter to read when I'm gone. By reading each and every entry, she would now understand certain things, why it was needed to be done, etc. I'm not monied, so that is my "pamana" (inheritance) to her.

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Insurance Leads

I better share this with my SIL. She has been in the insurance field for a long time already and I'm sure she's going to be excited when I tell her what I found online. I really don't know how she markets her products but I'm sure these life insurance leads will be a great help to her. She's been one of the top agents and I'm sure with these leads she will remain on top.

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Cigar Days

I don't smoke cigars but there was a time that Mr. N was into it. That was the time when we used to cover social events at nights. I can still remember that specific shop where cigar lovers would meet every Tuesday nights and we would cover that event. I would hear them compare notes about cigars that they've already had, what tastes better, is it mild, they would talk about it's characteristic. Now I remember them talking about this particular brand called Dutch Master cigars. They mentioned that this brand is famous in the US simply because it has become their favorite. I wonder if Mr. N have tasted this one when he was in the US. I wonder too if a cousin-in-law have tasted it too since he loves cigar.

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Hair Length

My hair was past my shoulders already (bra line) when I decided to have it cut. I don't know but whenever I'm bothered with something (a problem)it's usually my hair that suffers. I cut it really really short. But not this time. I had it cut to this length since I haven't sported short hair in a long time. I did it gradually. I wasn't contented with that length that after 2 weeks I had it cut again, this time to a shorter one and a different style. I had bangs.









Two weeks after the major cut, it looked something like that. Now I'm starting to grow it again so more or less I look something like what you see in the first picture. Now the question, have I fully recovered from my problem for me to start growing my hair? My answer is YES! It may not be positive to others but to me it is!

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Is Your Business Insured?

January is my busiest month of the year. I help out in paying real property taxes and renewal of business permits. I really don't understand why it takes long, they claim to be computerized already. There are probably lots and lots of business owners and property owners. If you look at it, you would wonder why this country is still poor despite the fact that the people are doing their part. Ha let's not talk about it here, that will be for another entry.

Going back to the renewal of business permits, you are required to get insurance otherwise you can't get your permit. I just wished that the kind of insurance we have is the same or if not similar to this business insurance. But sad to say it's not. I think business owners do not really mind paying a bigger amount as long as what they pay for is worth it. To me the insurance we have here is a waste of money.

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In My Kitchen

If there's one thing that I am happy about when they asked for my opinion regarding the kitchen, it's my decision to pick one of these kitchen faucets. Whenever I entertain guests at home, I always get compliments on how nice my kitchen is. They would always notice the faucet that I used. It's actually a very simple one but because of it's elegance, it always catches attention. I would often be asked where I bought it and when I tell them how much I got it for, they turn out even more surprised.

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I Heart MWF

I ♥ MWF! It's me time...meaning I go to aerobics class. I love the instructors assigned on those days. The routines they do is just perfect for me. I couldn't catch up with them the first time I joined. I'm a stranger to aerobics that's why. Now that they started with a new routine, steps were broken down. It's not as hard to follow anymore. I'm starting to love step, hi lo, bench and weights. Belly dancing will have to stay on the sidelines.

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Watch Out for the Pill

I've been told by a lot of friends that I need to consult my doctor before I take those diet pills. Suddenly it dawned on me, what may be good for others may not be good for me. I can be stubborn somtimes especially when I am disappointed. True enough there are side effects of diet pills. Like I said, you need to consult your doctor first. He will be the one to give you the go signal whether or not you are allowed to take it. Come on, let's not be stubborn about this. Our health is at stake.

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What's Best for Acne?

Most of us have gone through acne problems. I had mine when I was in my 20s. Now that I am in my 40s I still occasionally get the. The one who is suffering from acne now is my son Josh. Good thing that we were able to do something about it and now it's a bit controlled. He is quite bothered by it and every time he is asking me what the best acne treatment is. Oh boys! Teenagers at that! They are starting to get conscious, could it be that he is already falling in love? Falling in love is just too strong to use, probably admiration will do. Admiration it is! (haha I am not just ready to the idea that my darling boy is already falling in love)

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Made for Dancing

I don't have the correct footwear for the aerobics exercise that I recently joined. I tried using some of my rubber shoes but it seems that it was not built for dancing. Not that I am saying that the one I just bought is correct. It's only now that I knew that what I bought was built for tennis. I think that will do. Let's see, if not I need to purchase another one. I don't want to be injured. But I am still hoping that it will give me the comfort I am looking for after all I was a happy shopper for getting it at 50% off.

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Earn Your Degree Online

Learning does not stop just because you are already old. It does not stop either because you are raising a family, nor does it stop because you are working. It's a continuing process and it's actually for you to find time. This can be easily done now especially that you can earn an online degree in two years or so, it actually depends on the time you spend on it. There are a lot of online degrees available and anytime you can pick what you think is best for you, maybe something related to your job so you get promoted or something. Actually I am also thinking of getting one in the future. What I like about this is that I can earn a degree at my own pace. You know how it is managing the household and being a Mom. I am really thankful that there are opportunities such as this.

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Momma You're Old

I'm not getting any younger but to my kids I am already old. When they hear the words senior citizen, they will all look at me. I hope they are kidding because if not I will be desperate and start looking for the best day cream there is. I actually found a list already but I still need to compare and study how different it is from each other. I want to be sure that I will pick the best.

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Windows 7

Yet again the computer crashed. I was totally frustrated as I needed to do a lot of things, facebook games included. It was actually Josh my son who was the culprit (I hope he does not get to read this entry). He clicked allow on a dialogue box so there trojan came running, arrrggghhh. I had an anti-virus but it wasn't the latest and I'm a bit lazy when it comes to updating. Yes until now I still have not learned my lesson. I was too lazy to transfer the photos to my external hard disk...so rest in peace :-(

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Secret to Using Treadmill

I can say that this has helped me in my pursuit to going back to being body beautiful again. I'm slowly appreciating this treadmill of ours. I used to hate running in the treadmill, it's a bit boring for me. Don't laugh but I found a solution so I won't get bored at all. I watch either Gossip Girl or Gilmore Girls. Those are my two current favorite shows when I use the treadmill. Try it, you'll forget about the time you've spent using the treadmill because you are entertained by the show.

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Scouting for Furniture

Scouting for furniture really brings back memories for me. I accompanied my sister-in-law when she bought furniture for her then new condo unit. I remember having a strong fondness for contemporary furniture. I don't know but I think I am more inclined to simple things, furniture included. I want it clean, sleek yet very functional. The more simple it is, the more beautiful for me. Simple contemporary furniture are a very good accent to a home.

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Remember this entry about me wanting to do a slouchy meret? I was able to finish it Christmas eve. I gave it to my daughter for Christmas. Of course she is very happy about it since she has been bugging me to do it for a hundred years already. She turned a lot of heads when we went malling, she got a lot of stares when we ate at TGiF. The reason? I don't know. Probably she looks pretty with the beret, or it's odd seeing someone wear a beret in a tropical country. What do you think?

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It Can be Avoided

I should say it runs in the family. Name it we have it. Haha I'm talking about allergies. That's why I am really very careful so as not to trigger it. I wish all these allergy relief products are available here since it would really be a big help. I will try and look it up if not maybe I can order online or let someone buy it for me and have it shipped. It's hard when kids get sick, so why not prevent it?

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He's now 14

Thank you Lord for adding another year to my son's life. I pray that he will continue to love and serve you. I pray that you will grant him good health. I pray that you will help him with his studies. Lord guide him in his everyday life, teach him to be what you want him to be. Lord I pray that I will be able to raise them to be good Christians, always abiding in your will.

I love you my son, and happy birthday.

*a late post for his dec. 15th bday ^_^

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Beach Hotspot in Hawaii

I have not been to Hawaii and that's one place I want to visit someday. I heard from a friend that it's really a must see place before someone dies. It must really be a very nice place. There's another friend who frequents Honolulu too, like they do it once a year. They are probably staying in one of these honolulu hotels. You know why? When I saw how affordable the prices are, and that they give out up to 50 percent off, in my mind ah that's where my friend and her family stay. Do check out the rates if I were you, I saw some 40 percent off on a beach hotspot.

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Slouchy Meret

I'll be attempting to do this "Meret". It's actually the Mystery Beret thus Meret. I just got done with the scarf and it's ready to be shipped now. I'll do it probably on Monday since the Post Office is closed on weekends. I know we live in the tropics, but my daughter would really want to have a slouchy beret. I made her a beanie already and this time she requested for a beret. I'll post the source of the pattern when I'm already done with it.

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My Vacation Spot

Did I ever tell you that I want to retire in a quiet place very near the seashore? If this is really not possible, I would spend a week or two each year in a place where there is a beautiful beach. I would prefer something like this Outer Banks vacations simply because it's homey. It's like home away from home. The property itself is already a vacation spot aside from the fact that it's located a few yards away from the seashore. This is simply heaven, a dream vacation that each of us deserves. At first I was quite hesitant, but seeing their rates I told myself, oh I can afford it after all. It's like rewarding myself with all the hard work I've done.

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Get Rid of Belly Fat

I'm so excited...and I just can't hide it! Do you wanna know the reason why? I found the solution on how to burn belly fat. You see that is my biggest problem now. It's actually parallel to gaining weight. I've put on 17 lbs. and I just have a feeling that it all went to my belly. It's really ugly since I got this really huge bump that would make you think that I have just given birth. I've done a few things that would make it smaller, but it does not seem to work. It's probably that I am lazy too. This time I want to be serious already. I started having salad for dinner, hopefully I get to eat it at lunch too.

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Belated Present

This beautiful Ice Watch was a belated birthday present from my beloved cousin Marie. I actually demanded it from her. Well that's how she likes it. She wants me to tell her what I really want. I think that's cool. I would do the same and by that I would be pretty sure that my present would be greatly appreciated. Don't worry, I know what to demand and I don't take advantage, it's not in my system. That watch is actually a present for all the occasions that can be found in a single year. Fair enuf? ^_^

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Take A Break

There really comes a time in a person's life that he feels like having a break. A tired feeling that you feel like rejuvenating. Taking a break is important, well that's just my humble opinion. It's time to recharge, to rethink and to fix whatever needs to be fixed. Now talking about taking a break, I think I need one. I found this place online which people talk about. It's quite popular probably because it's really nice there. Wondering if you have a place to stay there? It's no problem really since there are affordable myrtle beach vacation rentals. You would be surprised to find that the rates are really affordable, and having a short break is therefore affordable too.

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Graduation Present

My daughter's high school graduation is nearing. I am truly positive that she will be marching that's why I can talk about it. Now what is an appropriate present for her? She likes a lot of stuff but I guess she'll have surprised and happy to receive this Gold Initial Pendant. She's been asking me if I can make one for her. I guess graduation will be the perfect time to gift her with that. Now if I have extra moolah, I can probably upgrade it to a diamond initial pendant which I found in the same website where I found the gold one.

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Farmtown

I thought I was done playing Farmtown. For a while I have not been playing it. Probably because I found another game and I got hooked once again. Out of curiosity, I checked on Farmtown! Wow a lot of new stuff! You can now even buy the adjacent lot, way too cool, right? Yeah but you gotta have 3M. Is that my target? Not at the moment, I just play to enjoy and to pass up my time. Haha as if I am not busy. There are a lot of stuff waiting to be finish, yeah I am talking to myself, just the perfect reminder.

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Text Alert

I actually want the school where I send my kids to have a text alert system. A lot will benefit with this thing especially when it comes to important announcements. Sometimes it's just so hard to get through the school's phone lines and it becomes frustrating. Important announcements like class being cancelled should reach all persons concerned at the right time. But in our case it does not. There are occasions that we have brought the kids to school already only to find out that classes were suspended. If only we had this text alert system, then none of this should be happening.

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A Tux for Him

"Hey Dad! I need you to take my photo...it's for my profile pic in Facebook." That's my son talking. And he wants to have his picture taken in coat and tie which he wore only once and does not fit him anymore. He's even talking about getting a new tuxedo. Eversince, this little big guy of mine is so into formal clothing. Whenever we go to formal occasions, it's always a coat and a tie for him. Probably because he can see that formal clothing really suits him and he looks good in it.

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My Perfect Companion

You are my perfect companion in my campaign to work on my abs. It's been a problem for more than a decade already. I keep promising that I'd start working on it, but after a few days, I get lazy. And look what I have become, 17 pounds heavier. I look good despite the weight gain, but it all went to the wrong places if you know what I mean. Nobody wants a bulging stomach and I just hate the fact that I have it. I have to work double time if I want it a little flat, not super flat, but just a little flatter.

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Time to Say Goodbye

I really need to buy a new laptop. My two year old laptop died on me and I just can't afford the cost of repair. It's not really reasonable since you can buy this new laptop with the price they are requesting me to pay. I was like NO WAY, I will just buy a new one. There's this ruby red laptop that I am eyeing and I am totally in love with it. I am still saving money for it and hopefully I will be able to purchase it early next year. It's hard not having a computer of your own. It's like you are always at someone else's mercy. And I just hate that feeling.

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Electric Fireplace

Cool! Guess what I saw online? There is an ongoing sale of electric fireplace until the end of November. Honestly I didn't know that there is such thing. Pardon me, I live in the tropics so there's really not much I know about fireplaces. The ones I see are the traditional ones if you know what I mean. But really these electric fireplaces are cool. If you have a small place, they have a small fireplace for you. Come and look at the prices, I tell you it's very affordable. You gotta hurry too because the sale will only be until the end of November. You still have a few days left.

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Gray Sandals

Isn't it pretty? Oh forget about the foot, it's the footwear I am talking about. I saw that on our way to Church one Sunday. But I first went to attend the Sunday Service before going down to purchase it. And you know what's good about it? It's dirt cheap. Got it only for about Two hundred fifty pesos, and that's roughly a little above five dollars. I've actually learned my lesson. I'm no longer buying expensive footwear, it gets destroyed over time especially if you don't get to wear it often.

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Unique Floor Tiles

Who among you are building your dream homes? Or probably renovating? Can I suggest something? I just can't keep my mouth shut on these floor tiles I saw online. There are a lot of nice choices be it ceramic, metal, porcelain, glass and natural stone. You'd be inspired by the patterns and colors that you will see. You will definitely be able to choose after going thru all their tile products. See for yourself, so that you'd understand what I mean.

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Fight Wrinkles

It's inevitable, problems beset us. But I guess it's how you face your problems that is important. Oftentimes you hear your friends tell you not to be so consumed with your problems or else wrinkles will appear. I've been told about that wrinkle thingy a lot of times already and I am readying myself with the use of an anti-wrinkle cream. I can't deny that huge problems really consume me. There are times I can help it but there are just times that I can't. I am just human after all, so others say.

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Thanksgiving: Kids

There is an ongoing meme over at facebook and I decided to join it. I will be reposting it here in my blog so my other friends who are not in facebook yet can read about the things that I am thankful for.

I am thankful for the joy my kids bring. They are the apple of my eye and they are my bundle of joy. I can't imagine what life will be without them. They just bring me so much joy and I truly appreciate it. They make life worth living.

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Male Stuff

I've been hearing the word spring plungers but have not really bothered to know what it looks like or what it's for. You can't blame me for not being interested in guy stuff once in a while. Like would a girl normally be? I know that is not a fair reason, but then again it pays to know a little more, whether it's male or female stuff. I know you would agree with me on this.

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Live Chat

I always see this live chat thingy in websites who offer services. It's more or less their support group. Silly you might think but I've been dreaming to have my own live chat in my website. It's instant communication with my readers. I might give this live chat software a try, probably get their basic package. I just want to talk to the people who visit my website, interact with them, who knows this might be the start of a new friendship.

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BF Clothes

When I saw the shorts (almost the same as what I'm wearing) in the display window of Zara, I immediately remembered my son's old navy shorts given to him by my sister. Nope he didn't get to wear it in fact the tag was still there when I decided to wear it. Then I went thru Ish's locker and found that plaid top. I think that was given by a uncle when he visited the Philippines. Anyway I got the inspiration to wear my so called "boyfriend" clothes when I saw the display. It doesn't really look bad after all. Next time I will be experimenting with the top. I already have an idea what to wear with the shorts next time.

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Bluray

"Mom, I want something for Christmas," said my darling boy one night. I held my breath for a while because I know that when this boy of mine asks, it's pretty expensive. True enough he is asking for an HDTV, but my consolation is he's gonna share in the payment. He's been asking too about Bluray dvd players. Apparently this is new to him and I think he heard about it from an online gaming friend. I'd love to have one too, so I think it's going to be okay if one day he will ask for that.

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Weight Loss Needed

I am nearly desperate. I can't do anything with my weight gain. It seems like I'm gaining weight each day. The last time I weighed, I was like 15 lbs. heavier. And guess what? I'm 2 pounds heavier again. I am getting desperate. Nearly looking into using this quick weight loss pill. What do you think? I am quite envious about the weight loss by some friends, I am not just sure if they've been using the same pill. But really, I don't know what to do with this weight gain anymore. Am I depressed or something?

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Combination of Colors

I can't believe it! I'm so late in putting up the tree compared to last year. I had it set up early October. I had a not so purple tree last year, and this year I decided to do a combination of colors for the ornaments. I combined red, purple, silver, and fuchsia. What do you think of the combination? Last year's was quite simple though, but this year it's quite colorful.

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Panda Eyes

Let me ask you, until when can you hide those panda eyes? For a while, concealers would work, but it will come to a point that you can no longer hide it. Did you know that dark eye circle don't easily go away? It's not like having puffy eyes which can be remedied right away. But don't worry because I read somewhere that there are creams and treatments that get rid of dark eye circles. If you don't want to end up looking like a panda which is really embarrassing, start looking up remedies for it.

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Affordable Eyeglasses

I recently bought eyeglasses for my son Josh. It was time to part with his old one. Had I known that there are available $8 Prescription Zenni Glasses, I should have ordered one for him. Where else can you find an 8 dollar prescription glasses, tell me! Oh it's not too late yet, did I tell you that I also wear eyeglasses? Everyone else in the family wears one. I should ask my daughter Ish to check these Holiday Fun Eyeglasses, I'm sure she'll be able to pick one for herself. Oh I totally forgot she now wears contact lenses, but from time to time she still wears glasses. She once told me that she no longer wishes to wear eyeglasses, but I reminded her that she needs to rest her eyes once in a while. She has to take a look at these New Arrivals too. Who knows she might come back to wearing glasses permanently.

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Who Else is Sick?

Is it the time of the year? Seems like everyone else is getting sick. First my son, then daughter has cough and colds now. If not for the flu shots, maybe daughter Ish would have ended having flu. Should I say blame it on the weather? We've been having unpredictable weather lately. It gets cold in the evenings, then it gets really really hot when the sun is out. Then in between there is rain. My SIL and FIL were hospitalized too, in fact FIL is still there. I'm praying for God's healing touch for my FIL. Nothing is impossible since our Lord is a great healer.

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It's Dead!

My laptop is dead and some important files and photos died with it. I know I didn't learn my lesson. This is not the first time it happened. I don't know but sometimes I just get lazy getting things done. It's not hard getting online backup come to think of it, but why? Why did I wait for it to happen the second time? I don't understand too, maybe I took things for granted, like it's not going to happen again. I don't know but I will be real silly if I don't do it this time.

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Medical Malpractice

Do you believe that doctors can make mistakes? Maybe at that time when you needed their services it was farthest from your mind. All you are concerned about is getting well. We always rely on their services and they get our full trust once in a while. Little did we know that they are human and prone to commit mistakes. If that dreaded thing happens, you can always seek the help of a Bronx medical malpractice lawyer. Yeah there is such a thing as medical malpractice, and there is such a thing as lawyers who can help you out with this. Everyone should be held accountable for every wrong deed.

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Poor Kid

My son is sick. He had fever last week on Sunday but was well already on Tuesday. I sent him to school on Wednesday just to make sure that no relapse is happening. Everything was alright until Friday night. He had fever again. I brought him to his pedia on Saturday, and some tests were done namely urinalysis and blood. This is to find out if he has Dengue. I'm a bit worried needless to say. Sometimes I am ashamed of myself to worry too much. It's as if I don't have a big God who is a great healer. I am going to get the results today, and am praying that it's nothing serious.

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Weight Gain Problem

I know some of my friends are already tired listening to my weight gain stories. Some don't understand coz they don't really see it according to them. But to me, 15 lbs. is 15 lbs. Yep that's how much I've gained in a couple of months. People close to me say it's alarming. Mom notices the weight gain everytime I go visit her. Really I am bothered now, so let me just look at this weight loss product, who knows it might come in handy when I feel like I really need to do something about it aside from the exercise thingy.

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My Cafe World

How can I stop FBing when there is yet another new game that I am addicted to. I know you know what I am talking about since most of us are hooked in these cool FB games. First, pet society, then came restaurant city, farmtown, farmville and now cafe world. What's next? I don't know, but this time I will not promise not to play coz I always end up eating my words. I am not complaining though, coz these games kept my mind from thinking of unthinkable things that is happening in my life. These games are still a blessing you know.

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Feeling Winter

We are already in the BER months and it's gonna be cold soon. It's also during this months that I love to go up to Baguio. And it is also during this months that I can wear boots, haha. Oh there's one thing I enjoy too, staying by the outdoor fireplaces. I love the heat fireplaces provide and I find it kinda romantic too staying by a fireplace. Huh, am I dreaming? I wish I can do it this year again, but I don't know really. Things are just not the way they are right now, so I really doubt if this will push thru. Keeping my fingers crossed though.

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Raise your Page Rank

I've actually given up on this website ranking thingy. It can get frustrating. I really do not understand how this thing works. You were once a 5 then all of a sudden you were slapped a zero. Frustrating right? Much as I want to raise my page rank again, I just don't have the correct resources to do so. I heard that paid web directories can really help you get back to where you once before, a higher than zero page rank that is. I will have to look into this since I really want my PR back so bad.

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Help Needed

I think everyone knows what happened to the Philippines last Saturday. It's in the news, you can watch a lot of video in youtube too. It's devastating and it makes me cry watching scenes on the news. A lot of houses were wiped out, cars destroyed, and plenty homeless. It broke my heart seeing the aftermath on the day I first roamed the streets after the typhoon. When we got to GMA Kapuso Foundation to donate used clothing, I was holding back my tears...tears of joy that is. I saw boxes upon boxes of donations. It was overwhelming. But I know that more help is still needed. If in any way you can help, a penny will go a long way.

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State to State

I wonder if there are still a lot of RV users in America. I have always wondered how it feels like living in one. I only see it on TV and the movies and it seems fun especially when you do cross country. There's really very minimal worries since there is a roadside assistance available. Yeah it would be a nice idea to travel in a RV across the country. It can actually save you more. Just a reminder to all RV users, is there someone who can assist you in case of emergency?

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Safety First

I'm not really sure if we are so behind when it comes to industrial safety supplies . Whenever I pass by construction sites, I notice that not everyone is equipped with safety stuff. This is really very important and it is for the benefit of all the workers. As the signage reads, "Safety first." I wonder if they really have that in mind. I think they should since it is really not that expensive to buy industrial safety supplies as long as you know where to get it.

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FarmVille

I am playing FarmVille too. Gosh! The games you find in Facebook are really addicting. It eats up our time if we don't have discipline. Funny how I think about the crops that are about to expire or get rotten. It sucks when you can't get online. It's actually fun to play, you cultivate not only lands but your artistic side too. If you see all those farms in Facebook, you'll be amazed. It's really pretty. I'm going to make my farms as beautiful too. If it takes spending more time in FB I think I would, as I don't have the resources to buy coins, heh.

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No To Acne

I am surprised and at the same time sad. My zits are popping out once more. I've controlled it already a couple of months back, but in the last two months it seemed like it has gone back, for good? Of course not. Before it gets ugly, I will look for the best acne treatments, one that can control it right away. I don't want to go back to that past experience of having acne, where people can hardly kiss you because of those ugly stuff. Yeah before it gets too late, and oh I might consult a dermatologist too and probably have my monthly facials. I think I've missed 2 months.

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Free to Dream

I've always fancied a furnace. Nah I don't want one since we don't really need it. If I buy a property somewhere in Tagaytay or perhaps Baguio, then I might consider building one. One thing I have to keep in mind though, I should get these furnace filters. Are you wondering what that it for? It's for cleaner air. It filters dust, pollens, etc. Looks like I have to do some more reading on this, haha as if I can own a property to those two places I mentioned. It's free to dream right?

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It's Chewy

I made those today. I say I because initially it was daughter's idea to bake. She sent me SMS when she learned that classes were suspended due to heavy downpour asking me if we could bake together. So I said yes. She did help with the hand mixer, but it was not even 2 minutes. She said she was tired, duh!

Anyway those are Chewy Oatmeal Choco Chip Cookie. And it's real chewy and yummy. It's not that sweet since I adjusted the measurement of the sugar, I didn't follow the one in the recipe book. Oh that's not the only one I did today, I also made stir fried noodles for merienda (snacks).

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FB Status : I'm FAT

My status update in Facebook says, 110 lbs. and still counting. This is my heaviest, good if I stand 5'5", but the thing is that I'm a little over five feet tall. Nah, I'm lying, I'm like 5'3" and should be tipping the scale at 100 lbs. the most. That's the weight I am used to, well when I was a bit younger. Now that I'm a little older, I'm worried. I think I will have to do some reading on what weight loss pills are really working. I have a feeling that I might resort to this one day, if I really get lazy and don't exercise.

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Driver of the Day

I am the designated driver of the day, oh make that a week already. I've been bringing the kids to school and I am enjoying every bit of it. Especially that I found out that there is an internet shop down the road. I can work while waiting for them, and at the same time I can do FB. Yeah it's fun, it's quite hot though but I can manage. There's a bit of a problem though, if the users here can't keep quiet, then I don't think I can stay here as often as I want to. I'd rather work at home, less stress.

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Health Forums are Interesting

A lot of people are now conscious about their health. Well I've been conscious about my health too lately. I think the tendency is you get conscious about it as you grow older. Haha I just admitted that I am getting older, but not bad huh, I age with grace. That's what others a saying, alright? Anyways, there's this health forum that I've encountered lately while surfing the net. What I like about it is that they talk about natural and alternative ways of dealing with health problems. I went through some of the discussions and I find it interesting. People there talk about proper nutrition. I love the interaction since I am learning a lot of things just by reading. There are a lot of useful information, some I've heard of it for the first time. People share a recipe or two. I've actually found a few that I think might be able to help especially now that I am trying to lose some weight. I suggest you go check it out yourself so you have an idea of what I am talking about.

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Affordable SD Cards

I remember having a 256, then it became a 512, then 1GB, and look now, and there's 16GB. I am talking about this particular sd card. Do you still remember how much it was sold in shops? It used to be really expensive. But look at how much they cost now? The price of a 256 is now the price of a 16GB, even lower I think. I want to have a 16GB so I can take unlimited shots. I don't need to download as often too. What do you think?

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I Want Those Knives

Er...what is that knife for? Haha like I want to slit someone's neck, or do I? Seriously I don't wanna waste my time. Those knives are actually in my Wish List. Uh-huh I want to own that before I die. I don't want any ordinary knife especially now that I get to taste some sort of a culinary experience. Yep it must be the knife, those julienne cut are so accurate, haha!

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Box from the US of A

In a year, my sister in the US sends like four boxes to us. Contents include stuff for sale, and a few items for us. I also take the opportunity of requesting her to buy a few things for me, things that I can't find here, hehe mostly clothes. I'm a big fan of clothes, shoes, bags, makeup, etc., after all I'm a girl. I'm not sure though if she uses this shipping box, I have to ask her. You know sometimes her problem is to fill the whole box before she sends it over. I'm not sure if she knows about custom boxes. Hmmm, it's time to use skype and talk to them, after all I also miss them a lot.

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Back To School

When MIL first heard of it, the first person that came into her mind was me. Well she admitted though that she wanted to take part in it too, but then her hands are full and she does not have the spare time for it. Anyway, I'm glad that I am a part of this. This is like a mobile school, a joint project of Quezon City under Ms. Joy Belmonte and ABS CBN. What are we learning? It's a dream come true for me, HOT and COLD kitchen. I'd like to think that this is a basic of what CULINARY ARTS is all about. It's actually exciting and I am surprised that I still have a lot to learn considering that I am the queen in our kitchen.

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Are You Covered?

My SIL has been suggesting that I get a health insurance for the whole family. At first I was hesitant about it, but now I see the need for it. Who wouldn't want to get covered? What with the low cost health insurance being offered nowadays, it's now for everyone. I used to think that this would really take a great part in the budget, but when I browsed through some of the quotations, not bad after all. I can say we can afford it.

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When It Breaks

When some appliances in the house break, what comes to mind first? Hhhmm, if it's minor, have it fixed. What if it's the motor that breaks? First thing that will come to mind is buy a new one. Yeah, because it has always been at the back of my mind that it will turn out more expensive having to replace motors and all. Well not anymore especially when I came to know the price of this central vacuum motor. The idea of having to replace it with a new one have changed. I'm not talking about vacuum in general, but thanks to the idea anyway.

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My Beloved President

I was so sad upon learning the demise of my beloved President Cory Aquino. I have half expected it, but still. Anyway I was able to pay my last respect on a Monday, the first day of her wake at Manila Cathedral. The experience was all worth it despite the pouring of the rain. I am definitely proud that I was there and already a part of Philippine history. I was able to condole with her son Noynoy too (unexpectedly). He went out to thank the filipino people who sympathized with their family. As what I've written in that tarpaulin, President Cory, you will always be in my ♥

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