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

My 1st Pay Check

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

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I have been checking on our mailbox every now and then since the day I found out that the check for my sponsored posts was already mailed. This was June 1. And when I hear the doorbell ring, I run to the window to check if it was the mailman. N has been teasing me already, telling me that my mail was included in the parcels that got burned at NAIA I guess last week.

Lo and behold, the check arrived on the day of my birthday. Woohoo ReviewMe is celebrating with me. Thank you so much for your "gift". N was the one who got all excited, he huffed and he puffed all the way to the 3rd floor just to hand me the check.

41 Wonderful Years

Monday, June 18, 2007

I am a fulfilled woman. The Lord has been very gracious to me. He has blessed me with many wonderful things. I have a loving husband who understands me at my worst. I have 2 beautiful children who make me smile all the time, they are my bundle of joy. I have a mom who never cease to pray for us her children. I have my sisters and brother who love me endlessly (though all of us are married, the bond is still there). I have wonderful friends who love and understand me. I have my angels at home who make it easier for me to manage my household. I have a car that can take me anywhere I want. These are just a few of how the Lord has blessed my life, and with that I am ever so thankful.

Dinner at Teriyaki Boy with the family

Lunch at Sugi with CUZ

Birthday Cake from my darling Daughter Isha

Getting Help

Saturday, June 16, 2007

Drug addiction is very rampant nowadays. We have seen crimes committed left and right, drug addicts being suspects. Taking prohibited drugs is harmful, not only to oneself but to the society as well.

It's not easy to quit taking prohibited drugs. It's a vice and you and I know that we need help staying away from it. If you want family relationships restored, friendships restored and getting back to the wonderful you, then getting help from drug rehab is one of the solutions. They have programs that will help you kick off the bad habits. Not only that, they have programs for alcoholics too. First things first, acknowledge that you need help. This is the only way to a new YOU.

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Bits and Pieces

Finally after a year, I was able to fix my drawer. Not that it's really messy, but I found a way to accommodate my overflowing tees. The secret is in folding ^_^

We were already out of the shop in Hong Kong when Ish mentioned to me that the sales person was wearing this shirt. I just had to go back, I have to have it by hook or by crook...I'm addicted to blogging, isn't it obvious?

Got an early birthday present from one of my best friends in college who is now based in San Francisco. Thanks friend!

To my ever loving husband, HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO YOU! Same goes to all Dads out there!

Excellent Math Tutors

Not all students love Math, and I think only 30 percent of the student's population at least at the school were my children go to love Math. I myself during my school days hated Math. The good news is we have Math Tutors around. With them they can make Math a lot of fun. Our children will be able to forget that Math is hard and complicated.

I believe that having Math Tutors for your children will be of great help especially if they start as early as 4 years old. Having a good background in Math will help them understand even the hardest and most complicated problems they will encounter when they are in the higher levels.

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Perfect Eyes...at least for ME!

Friday, June 15, 2007

I promised myself before I left for Hong Kong that I'd be looking for an electronic eyelash curler. I've been wanting to have this since I can't remember when. It's just too much of a hassle for me to be heating my curlash with a blow dryer. So when I found this in one of the shops there, I was just too happy to have it. This product won the bronze award at the Invention Convention. So when I got home, I immediately used it to my dismay. It wouldn't really curl my lashes, my heart sank. I started reading the manual that went with it. It said that it is most effective if you use it after putting mascara...ahhhh no wonder. Now I'm a happy ~~girl~~ err woman!

Another great find was Maybelline's Lash Stylist. Instead of a brush wand, Lash stylist had a comb wand. This works well for me at least. These are just two of the products I'd like to share with you and I swear it works perfectly!

Earning the PPP Way

I signed up with PayPerPost a couple of months back but I just didn't have that much time to take their opportunities, plus the fact that I really do not know whether they are true to their promise to pay bloggers. But since others have testified that indeed they were paid, I said to myself why not.

I am a stay-at-home mom and one of the best way to earn is taking the opportunities they offer. I have read a lot of success stories from bloggers and I am encouraged to do the same. They have earned more than they expected, some were able to buy computers, some have even used the money they earned from PayPerPost to travel. So if they can do it, so can I. This is a very good opportunity for us to have additional income, since times are hard. Not only that, with the ads on blogs we write, we also get to share some fantastic sites, and who knows, with the ads we write on our blogs, we will be able to help people in some way or another.

So for those ones who have not signed up, what are you waiting for. Here's one of the best ways to earn. All you have to do is have ads on blogs. Easy, isn't it? And by the way, they pay not only through PayPal, they send you a check if PayPal is not available in your country.

Taggie Season

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Seems like everyone is tagging everyone these days. This time I was tagged by Francine. I met her last year when Francesca and Michel were in town. We had lunch at Itallianis, Glorietta. She is now in France, check out her blog.

1. Are you smiling?
Yes I am, I just remembered something we laughed about a couple of hours ago.

2. When was the last time you met someone new? And who?
Lilibeth - I actually met her about two months ago in my belly dancing class, we became pretty close just recently because of the rehearsals.

3. Do you drink wine?
Yes, I do, but occasionally. I should have at least a glass of red wine every night, but nah thank you, it's gonna drain our pockets.

4. Tell us when was the last time you were annoyed & why?
June 7 to be exact. The organizer of the Belly Fest decided to change the agreed amount to be paid for the recital, of course it went higher!

5. Did you ever say bad words like f*** etc.? When was the last time you did?
Yes, I don't remember when.

6. Do you have any friends who are famous?
Acquaintances maybe, but friends, none that I can think of.

7. Last thing you do before going to sleep?
Pray.

8. What is your favorite facial moisturizer? using it now?
I don't use a moisturizer, i've super oily skin.

9. Besides your computer, what is your favorite gadget?
Digital camera, Ipod, CellPhone, DVD Player

10. How many divisions does your parent’s house have?
I think 9.

11. Did you ever get drunk, to the extent you throw-up? How many times?
YES, only once. I really intented to get drunk when we went to Boracay one time, and yes it was a success, I couldn't walk by myself anymore, and yes I barfed.

12. Describe your dream bedroom, size, color of the wallpaper & furnitures, etc.
A big and spacious one where there is a receiving area, like the ones you see at hotels. I don't go for wallpapers, i'd love to paint it mauve. I'd like to have a super king sized 4 poster bed made of mahoganny.

13. Your most favorite part of your house?
Kitchen and bedroom.

14.How many hours you spend on computer everyday?
Gosh maybe 12, i dunno, it's like this is all i do.

15. For swimwear, one-piece or two-piece?
Both.

16. What gift (materially) you want to receive on your next birthday?
Mineral make-up.

17. If you can afford, what luxury car you want to own ?
A Hummer2.

18. The last time you bought underwear?
A month ago.

20. Where did you met your bf/gf/spouse now?
Wedding of a friend.

21. Do you believe that there are instances that cheating is forgivable?
Yes.

22. What is the most expensive piece of clothing you have? How much it cost?
True Religion Jeans, I think it's $240.

23. Do you own a boat?
No.

24.Your most favorite viand. (Just one)
Serve me crabs, i'd be smiling ear to ear.

25. When was the last time you made love?
The other day.

26. If ever, you’ll be given the chance to run for a position, what would it be?
Politics, never!

27. Ever joined a beauty & brain contest? Specify.
No

28. If you have to answer the unforgettable final question of Lara Quigaman, (Ms. International 2005) what will be your answer. “What do you say to the people of the world who have typecasted Filipinos as nannies?”
So? Do you have a problem with that?

29. Any particular thing you want to buy for your father/husband/bf this father’s day?
A bike outfit for hubby ^_^

Tagging ends here, harhar, there are a lot of tags going on already ^_^

Hats for all Seasons

Living in the Philippines though a tropical country, you don't really see women wearing hats. I've always been fascinated seeing women in movies going to churches and funerals wearing hats, not just the typical hat but fashionable ones. The hats that you see worn by Queens.

When I saw Custom Hats online, my fascination for hats turned into wanting. Wanting to be able to wear one of their Custom Hats. And why not? The designer Evetta, who has been designing hats for the last 15 years and is a graduate of Fashion Institute of Technology has received a lot of citations. Her hat designs were already featured in the New York Times and other papers. She has been featured on television including Europes Shop the World fashion show with David Emanuel, a noted couturier of international importance (House of Emanuel). And for you to be featured on such, you must be of the same calibre.

Custom Hats are hats only of the highest quality. And what's exciting is they ship their hats around the world. Imagine yourself wearing a hat with styles consistent with the hottest fashion trends, wouldn't you look fabulous? Do you want your hat to match your clothing? Pick your choice, they have hats in all shapes and sizes and comes in different colors too.

Let me just tell you, when you see the hat that you fell in love with but is sold out, don't worry, you just have to contact them, and they can make one exactly like what you saw.

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Field Trip

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Since it was a holiday on Monday, Ish thought of visiting museums. N planned to go to the San Agustin and Casa Manila Museums. Too bad such museums are closed on a Monday (we were not aware of that). We then proceeded to Fort Santiago (the first for the kids and our angels) and learned something more about our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal. Josh really didn't enjoy that much again because of the smell. It was very clean and well maintained, but I don't know why the smell. Josh said Fort Santiago stinks and smells like manure. Probably because of the horses (calesa). Pasig River added to the stinky smell too, but overall it's still one of the best tourist attractions we have here in the Philippines.

After Fort Santiago, we went all the way to Mall of Asia to buy some additional school stuffs for Ish, we also had dinner there. Too bad we were not able to see the fireworks coz we were in the middle of dinner. I can say that this is a different kind of bonding for us, a first "cultural awareness" bonding for the whole family.

Belly Fest 2007

Belly Fest 2007 was a success! It was held last June 9, 2007 at the Henry Lee Irwin Theater at Ateneo. It was really fun being part of the show. We were there as early as 3 in the afternoon to do a dance at the fairgrounds. The show proper started at 7 in the evening, lasted til i guess before 12. Nope we didn't get to do the curtain call, we were really starving. Good thing the restaurants within the area close late so we were able to grab a bite. N enjoyed the show a lot and was able to get pretty good pictures.

Anti-Aging

Thursday, June 07, 2007

Who among us are afraid to grow old or even look old for that matter? I bet everyone raises a hand saying me! Of course we all want to look eternally young, ageless! So what do we do? Some resort to surgery, some go to dermatologists, the others use skin care products.

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Things To Look Forward To

I've been busy the past weeks, getting ready for the Belly Fest 2007. It's been a toxic week, practices that last 6 hours a day, finishing our belly tops to be used for the fest, doing some sponsored posts, doing tags, taking care of the needs of the family etc. I didn't know how I was able to manage doing all these things, am I superwoman or what?

Anyhoo, Belly Fest will be this coming saturday, June 9 at 7 pm at the Henry Irwin Lee Theater, Ateneo de Manila, Loyola Heights, QC. And if you're not doing anything, I invite you to watch it. I guess tickets are available at the entrance.

Now I will be able to visit your blogs regularly and leave comments. I miss doing this really and if only I have extra time to do it, you wouldn't miss seeing me in your blogs. I will also have time to do more sponsored posts and earn more moolah.

I have a few more pictures to share from our Hong Kong trip. And I also look forward to have my picture taken with these guys...this time for real.