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Time After Time
2008-02-23 02:03:00
I only own a few watches. In fact, I have only 2 to speak of -- one that was given to me by my mom some thirteen years ago, and the other which I bought from my hard earned money several years ago. I hardly wear a watch now because I am based here at home and since I have chores to do, wearing a watch come sometimes be inconvenient. Still, I'd want to get myself one of those luxury watches, which I can wear on formal occasions. Maybe I can get one when we go home this May. I might be able to get it for a good price.
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Global Compact: Helping Improve Lives through a Fusion of Art and Innovatio
2008-02-22 13:57:00
Brother-in-law F will be having another exhibit. This time, it's going to be held at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC) in Malaysia. Details of this event are as follows:Theme: Global Compact : Helping Improve Lives through a Fusion of Art and InnovationPresenter: Mercedes-Benz MalaysiaDate: 10 – 17 March (Gala Opening on 10 March at 7pm)Time: 10.00am to 6.30pm (non show days) or 10.00am to 8.30pm (show days)Venue: Pentas 2 Foyer, KLPacTo quote the KLPAC website on BIL's exhibit:This year, Epistola aims to involve civil society in yet another community activity through this fund-raising art exhibition - GLOBAL COMPACT: Helping Improve Lives through a Fusion of Art and Innovation. The exhibit will showcase twenty (20) original collages by Epistola on the given theme. Proceeds from the sale of the exhibit will benefit the Puppet for Peace program of UNESCO Club of Metro Manila and the chosen charity project of Daimler Chrysler Malaysia.This campaign is parallel to the ...

On Gaining Weight
2008-02-20 03:07:00
Yuck, I think I've put on a couple of pounds in the last few months. Maybe it is because I am not breastfeeding the little girl anymore and I have only myself to feed. Plus, I am more well-rested these days because DD is sleeping better. J also found out he's also gained some kilos himself. Gosh, we really do need to get off our butts and start sweating it out. Otherwise, I'd have to wear one of those corsets to hide the unwanted bulges. :P
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I am barefooted!
2008-02-20 03:05:00
You Are Bare FeetYou are a true free spirit, and you can't be tied down.Even wearing shoes can be a little too constraining for you at times!You are very comfortable in your own skin.You are one of the most real people around. You don't have anything to hide.Open and accepting, you are willing to discuss or entertain almost any topic.You are a very tolerant person. You are accepting and not judgmental.You should live: Somewhere warmYou should work: At your own business, where you can set the rulesWhat Kind of Shoe Are You?

Cleaning Tips
2008-02-20 02:55:00
If you are looking for a way to save on money, you can start by reducing the amount of cleaning agents you have in your cabinets. Sometimes, we end up with so many bottles of this stuff, when all you really need is some baking soda and white vinegar.You can use a solution of this to clean your glass windows and kitchen bench tops. Also, creating a paste of the baking powder is a good way to scrub the yucky stuff away between one tile and another in your kitchen walls or bathroom. Easy as pie, eh?
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Aches and Pains
2008-02-20 02:51:00
My toothache is still here. I thought it was just one of those infrequent growing pains caused by my wisdom tooth. But judging from the way it looks, being all swollen and painful for a week now, I am starting to think that it is impacted. This just means that I need to see a dentist ASAP to relieve me from my misery. We were hoping that it could wait until our vacation in May so that the dental expenses will be cheaper but I don't think we can postpone it any further. I have difficulty eating now and sometimes I can't sleep well because of the pain. I'll let you know how things go.

Repair Time Once Again
2008-02-20 02:45:00
Our water heater broke down last Monday and J had to take a leave from work to attend to its repair. It is a good thing that we do not have to pay for the repair costs this time. But had it been one of our Danze faucets that broke down, then we could have forked out another big sum of money just to have it fixed in 30 minutes. I am glad it is not the cold season yet. Otherwise, we would have had to put up with the cold water all day long.
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Another Shameless Plug
2008-02-20 02:40:00
I must be on a roll here because I've been coming up with websites every now and then. Yesterday, I have finally decided to end my posts in one of my WP blogs and migrate all of my previous ones to a hosted WP blog. I haven't been posting in it since I've been so caught up with motherhood. I think now that the little girl is so much easier to care for, it's best that I keep it updated once again.The site is entitled Endometriosis and Fertility Resource Page and it aims and offers to provide and collate all information on the disease that is endometriosis and on fertility as well.
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On Pets
2008-02-20 02:35:00
Have you noticed how many Aussies are petlovers? And they do treat their pets as if it were their child, as they spend hundreds or maybe even thousands of dollars on pet supplies alone.Don't get me wrong okay. I like animals. In fact we have pet dogs and cats back home in Manila. I am just not one to keep them in the house or cuddle them up like a stuffed toy. Maybe it's because I have bad rhinitis. Oh well, to each his own.
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Blogger in Filipino!
2008-02-20 02:13:00
It looks like Blogger is coming up with really nice features lately. I am glad they have finally included Filipino because there is a large number of Filipino bloggers out there, including me of course! :)I switched to the Filipino language just for the fun of it and here are a few lines that came up in all the translation:Kumuha ng karagdagang mga balita mula sa koponan ng Blogger sa Blogger Buzz blog (sa wikang Ingles) 455 Mga post, huling inilathala noong Feb 17, 2008 Pamahalaan ang Iyong Mga Blog (aka Dashboard) Mga Katamtamang Puna (Moderate Comments) Mga etiketa para sa post na ito (Labels for this post) Matagumpay na nailathala ang iyong blog post! (Your blog post published successfully!)Lumabas (sign out)I had so much fun reading all the translations. :)

Still on our friend
2008-02-17 07:30:00
Our friend R has finally finished his training in Melbourne. I reckon he learned a great deal from his time here in Oz. All those new information on things like CAT6 must have worn him out and I am certain that he is just glad to be back home in the Philippines. We did not get the chance though to meet up here, but we are sure to see each other when it's our turn to fly back home. J and I are looking forward to that.
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Scheduled Posts in Blogger
2008-02-17 07:26:00
I have long been waiting for this feature in Blogger . Now, you can post in advance all the blog entries you want and they'll be published or go live on your blog on the scheduled date you've indicated. Woohoo! I am sure to take advantage of this because it will definitely take a load off of my work here at home. Just a word of note though for all those people who also want to take advantage of this feature, make sure that you are logged into http://draft.blogger.com/ as it will only work at that URL.
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Book Bind
2008-02-17 07:11:00
I am a self-confessed bookworm. I love my books and anything new and interesting out on the market always gets me all itchy to buy them. I used to really impulsively buy brand new ones off the shelf. But these days, I just scour the net for good-as-new secondhand ones. Of course, having Amazon coupons are also handy so I can get value for my money. :)
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Time Flies
2008-02-17 07:01:00
Where did the time go? Tomorrow, the little girl will be 11 months old, which means that her first birthday is coming up real fast. And we haven't done finalizing the menu for her party yet. Geez, we really must get a move on it and haul our butts to that supposed meeting with the caterer to get some things done and crossed out on our list. Plus there's this big trip on May, as we are going to the Philippines for a long holiday. That also entails a lot of preparation, especially those which concern the little girl. Time to get up and going.
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Protecting Your Finances
2008-02-15 13:32:00
Times are getting tough these days. Here in Oz, inflation rates are certainly soaring and it looks like we need to tighten our budget once again. You never know when the odds are against you and with something as volatile as money that you have on hand, I reckon the best thing to do is to invest it in something that has a very low depreciation rate. One such investment is to buy gold or silver bullion. It is a great way to protect your wealth, plus it can also preserve one's purchasing power. As such, some people believe that it is a wise investment opportunity. Now, that is certainly something worth thinking about.
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Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are
2008-02-13 13:25:00
Geez, I can't believe the bad luck I've had in finding opportunities this week. It's been terrible! In other words, nada, zilch, zip! And it is sooo disappointing because I have recently vowed to meet a certain quota of this whole blogging business. At the rate I am going, it looks like my chances of meeting that quota are slim. I hope something comes up soon, as in like right now!

Opposites Attract
2008-02-09 08:09:00
J and I are sometimes like night and day, complete opposites. While he is the more sociable of the two of us, I, on the other hand, can be likened to a shrinking violet in gatherings. He claims he did not do well in the sciences, so he went into banking after finishing college and even considered of being one of those commodity brokers. As for me, I graduated with a course in an allied medical field. Nevertheless, even with our differences, we seem to complement each other. Maybe the saying "Opposites attract" is true! :D

In Pain (once again)
2008-02-09 08:03:00
Don't you just hate it when your wisdom teeth are trying to erupt from your gums? Well, I am experiencing once again this painful ordeal with my teeth. Every once in a while, my wisdom tooth wants to shove itself a little bit further out. It is quite bothersome, especially if it gets very painful. During these times, I can hardly chew my food plus, the pain can be such a nuisance, which leaves me a little bit more grouchy than usual. I'm tired of having had to put up with this. Maybe when we go home in a couple of months, I'll have it taken out once and for all.
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Keeping Warm
2008-02-09 07:55:00
The past few days have been quite cool. The temps are in the low 20s, which is just my kind of weather. :) Maybe the seasons are changing already, as we are entering the second week of February, and come March, it will be officially Autumn once again! It really must be getting cold because at the mall, earlier today, there was a queue at all the coffee shops. I reckon all those coffee makers will be in full tilt from hereon.

PinayBloggers.com Launched
2008-02-05 02:49:00
Yes, this here is another shameless plug of a new website I've put up. It is a forum for Filipina bloggers. So if you’re a Filipina who loves to blog, please join this forum. It is mainly a support group for all Pinay bloggers, but it also covers other topics of interest. The forum is a bit bare right now as it is fairly new so please, please, please help me fill it up with your presence. I am hoping to see all of you there!
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Flower Power
2008-01-07 00:56:00
In our wedding in 2005, I had fallen in love with calla lilies and had wanted to use them for all our floral arrangements then. But our florist then advised us that they were going to cost an arm, so we did not push through with it.Had I known of FiftyFlower s.com then, I would have bought those wholesale calla lilies from them instead. I could have saved 75% of all our flower costs! They even do wedding flower packages, which means that they make arrangements for every person on your bridal party.Now we know better. Next time we walk down the aisle to renew our vows, I will make sure to consider them when canvassing for flower suppliers.
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Proving Them Wrong
2008-01-07 00:53:00
You Probably Won't Keep Your New Year's ResolutionSomething isn't quite right with the resolution you've selected. Maybe it's time for a different one?Will You Keep Your New Year's Resolution?Yikes! I have got to prove this meme wrong. I really do want to keep my resoultions for this year. They're something I have been wanting to work on for years and now is about the time to do it.
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Just Another Meme
2008-01-07 00:45:00
1. Name one thing you do everyday.Take care of the little girl. And that includes feeding & bathing her, changing her nappies and playing with her as well.2. Name two things you wish you could learn.Drive in Australia (meaning, being able to drive on the left side of the road using a manual car).Cook a variety of dishes.3. Name three things that remind you of your childhood.Riding my bicycle.Patintero.The beaches of Cebu.4. Name four things you love to eat but rarely do.Green mango and bagoongKinilaw (using tangigue, jackfruit, puso ng saging)Sisig!Jollibee's value meals5. Name five things that make you feel good.BloggingWatching my little girl grow upGoing to the mallShoppinghaving a little bit of 'ME' timeFeel free to tag yourself on this. :)
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Still on Gifts
2008-01-05 01:57:00
Speaking of gifts for family members, J and I will be sending some stuff back home in the Philippines. It's our way of saying 'Merry Christmas! Wish we were there. Here's a box of goodies instead!'The box is almost filled and most of the contents are food. I have not yet thought of a personal gift for my mom though. I'm torn between sending her a new bag or a beautiful set of gemstone jewelry. Well, whatever it is, I hope we can send the parcel soon while everyone is still feeling a bit Christmas-y, even if it is already January.
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Emo Not!
2008-01-05 01:54:00
You Are 20% EmoYou're the furthest thing from emo. Sensitivity is not something you exactly cultivate... and you can't imagine weeping over song lyrics.Are You Emo?

Clean Up Time
2008-01-05 01:21:00
Gosh, I can't believe how much of a mess our home is right now. It's the aftermath of the holiday season and every nook and cranny seem to hold something that is a remnant of that month. It is time to do some organizing and cleaning once again.Our carpet also is in desperate need of vacuuming. Fortunately, we were able to purchase the best vacuum that we think is out in the market. In fact, it is for commercial use so it is heavy duty and reliable. Alright, enough rambling for now. I better get a move on it.
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Better Late Than Never
2008-01-05 01:16:00
My second batch of retail madness arrived the other day. I was hoping it would be delivered before the new year but, with all the holiday rush, it's arrival date got delayed. I am just glad it is finally here because I was able to give j his second Christmas gift that I bought from the States. He was very surprised but definitely over the moon about his brand new pair of navy Sperry's. The long wait was worth it after all. :)
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The Year That Was
2008-01-04 14:05:00
I got this tag from Jean. Here are my reflections for 2007. Feel free to tag yourself on this. :)1.) WHAT DID YOU DO IN 2007 THAT YOU’D NEVER DONE BEFORE?Become a mother to our daughter, Erin Chloe. And joined the paid posting bandwagon. :D2.) DID YOU KEEP YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS AND WILL YOU MAKE MORE FOR NEXT YEAR?I didn't make any new year's resolution then. Maybe this year I will. Need to work on a lot of things.3.) DID ANYONE CLOSE TO YOU GIVE BIRTH?Yes! My good friend Lam, my brother-in-law's wife R, and our kumare J.4.) DID ANYONE CLOSE TO YOU DIE?Not really close to me, but more like close to our family. He was the brother-in-law of my maternal grandfather.5.) WHAT COUNTRIES AND CITIES DID YOU VISIT?Oh dear, not much! It's just Manila and Sydney. After giving birth to Erin in March last year, we've pretty much been stuck in the ACT.6.) WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE IN 2008 THAT YOU LACKED IN 2007?Since we are going home to the Philippines in May, definitely more t...
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Shameless Plug
2008-01-03 23:54:00
It is no secret that my brother-in-law is an artist by profession. Recently he has entered one of his works so that it may be featured in the Painters for Human Rights 2008 Calendar. The good news is that he was one of the few talented artists chosen to be included in the said calendar. We are sooo proud of him! :)© Frederick EpistolaHis work, Master Without A Disciple, represented the month of December and revolved around Human Right 30 which states the following:Nobody can take away these rights and freedoms from us."Nothing in this Declaration may be interpreted as implying for any State, group or person any right to engage in any activity or to perform any act aimed at the destruction of any of the rights and freedoms set forth herein."All proceeds made from the sale of this calendar will be donated to charity.
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The Benefits of Technology
2007-12-31 03:19:00
You have got to thank whoever invented fiber optic cables. Because of these things, we are able to communicate with practically anyone in the world who has a telephone line or an internet connection. Take me for example. I have been missing my family back in Manila because of the Christmas celebration. Thank God for high-speed internet, I am able to talk to them via chat almost everyday of the week. We also use the webcam during our chats so we can see each other online. We've certainly gone a long way in terms of how our communication system works. Now, aren't we the lucky ones?
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