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Space Saving Tip
2007-11-12 07:22:00
Who has not drooled over a plasma TV? I personally am considering of getting one because not only is it a lovely piece of equipment but it is also a space saver. We can put attach it to one of our walls and we can use the extra space for something else. Believe me, we need all the space that we can get!When the little girl starts to walk and roam around the house to touch things, installing sony tv wall brackets will help us keep her away from tinkering with the buttons. We all know how expensive those TV sets are and we just can't afford to just let Erin have her way and play with it as if it were one of her toys.The tilting kind is rather cool because you can watch your favorite show or video from any angle, whether you're lying on the floor or lounging on the couch. You are sure to get the perfect view from your TV screen.Okidoki, enough drooling. I am going back to work. :)
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Post # 301
2007-11-12 07:17:00
Can you believe it? This is my three hundred and first post. Yes, mega-poster that I am, it is something that is inevitable. And since we are on the topic of numbers, this also happens to be my seventieth post for November alone. We are only almost two weeks into November and I have almost reached the total number of posts I made last month. I reckon I am going to reach the 100th post mark by the end of this month. Maybe it'll be more. Talk about being a workaholic. How about blogaholic? :P
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Plan it well
2007-11-12 06:07:00
Everybody knows how terribly difficult it is to plan for a wedding because there are so much details to attend to. Of course, you always want your wedding to be very memorable and special. Making it stress-free and well-organized as much as possible is of utmost importance. I remember when we were planning for our wedding in the Philippines, I enlisted with a Wedding Website that offered free, interactive planning tools which definitely helped me a lot in organizing most of our wedding details. In this day and age, we are lucky to have these kinds of sites on the internet to make our life less complicated and stress-free.
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Guessing game
2007-11-12 03:50:00
Over the weekend, my sisters posted some pictures of their recent trip to Cebu. They seemed to have lots of fun. I so envy them!Anyway, I came across a picture of our maternal grandfather. Up to this day, I am still surprised at how young he still looks. Here's a picture of him. Can you guess what his age is?He is actually eighty-seven years old. So, did you guess it right? I hope we all inherit his genes. ;)
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Cut me some slack
2007-11-12 03:28:00
You'd have to forgive me for not updating this blog over the past weekend. It was a hell-ish past couple of days because we had to entertain some friends of ours. J had to clean up the house just before the guests arrived and I had to whip up something in the kitchen for dinner. Even the little girl was pooped out by the time our friends left. I just gave her a bottle of formula and she drifted into sleep after downing every single drop.Not only that. I got my period and my hormones have been successful at making me an emotional wreck. I was sooo uninspired to write, or to do actually anything productive for that matter.But today is a new day! I have the PC all to myself once again and I can go back to blogging to my heart's delight. I also need to make up for all that lost time. Anyway, hope you guys have a good week ahead. :)
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Feast 168
2007-11-09 07:12:00
AppetizerWhich snack do you like to get when you go to the movies?Of course, the classic popcorn, with matching soda please! Chips/nachos are also an option. :)SoupWhat year did you start using the internet?1998. It was when my dad set up an internet cafe business back in the Philippines.SaladWhat is your first name in Pig Latin? (Here’s how to speak it if you don’t already know!)It's Eahlay. :)Main CourseName something you are picky about.I can sometimes be a picky eater. I can be moody about it and eat only what I crave at the moment. I'm picky about clothes and shoes too. I'm not a fashionista because I alwauys want to go with what's safe to wear. :PDessertFill in the blanks: I ____ ____ yesterday and I ____ ____ today.I grabbed so many opportunities yesterday and I am hoping to get even more today. ;)
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Oui, Oui, Oui!
2007-11-08 22:49:00
God knows that Europe is one of my dream destinations. Its rich history is what draws me to it. One of my favorite places that I would love to see is France. I have a few relatives residing there so it would be a nice country to visit. Maybe we can stay at their home for a few days or if not, we can book ourselves at one of those france hotels where it is near the tourist attractions like the Louvre, the famous eiffel tower and the wineries.We may specifically stay at one of those paris hotels because that is probably where most of the must-see sites to go. Maybe we can watch a Moulin Rouge show or hop on a cruise on the River Seine. Of course, Versailles is not to be missed!We could also hop to another place and stay at one of those nice hotels. I am not very familiar with Nice but from what I've read, it is found on the southeastern part of France and is the capital of the Riviera. The Musée Matisse, Musée Chagall, and the Promenade des Anglais are recommended tourist destinati...

Slow day
2007-11-08 22:40:00
Not much opportunities today. In fact, I thought I wasn't going to get any. Fortunately I logged into Blogsvertise (which I don't often do) and voila! There was grab bag waiting for me. Thank goodness! I hope more opps will be given out later in the day. I am not used anymore to not writing anything! Besides, I need the cash to save up for something really important. *crossing my fingers*
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Obesity: Now an Epidemic
2007-11-08 07:02:00
With all the unhealthy food and lifestyle that most people live in nowadays, it is no wonder that more and more people are getting more obese. Last month, the American Physical Therapy Association celebrated National PT month, focusing on the US' obesity epidemic. The key to weight loss is to engage oneself in a regular exercise program. But for the morbidly obese, they might also want to undergo a Tampa Lap band procedure, where a gastric band is placed on the upper part of their stomach to create a small stomach pouch. This bypasses the middle part of the stomach and allows food to go directly to lower end, thereby creating a feeling of fullness even if only a small amount of food was taken in. Recovery is fast as this only a keyhole type of surgery. Weight loss is fast and guaranteed. But experts suggest that it should be coupled with proper diet and exercise.
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World's Most Expensive Dessert
2007-11-08 06:49:00
Have you got $25,000 to spare? Well, you might want to splurge it on this.It's called the "Frrozen Haute Chocolate," which is a blend of 28 cocoas, including 14 of the most expensive and exotic from around the world.The dessert, spelled with two Rs, is infused with 5 grams of edible 23-karat gold and served in a goblet lined with edible gold. At the base of the goblet is an 18-karat gold bracelet with 1 carat of white diamonds. The sundae is topped with whipped cream covered with more gold and a side of La Madeline au Truffle from Knipschildt Chocolatier, which sells for $2,600 a pound. It is eaten with a gold spoon decorated with white and chocolate-colored diamonds, which can also be taken home.Outrageous, eh? Even if I did have to extra cash to blow off on this very "rich" dessert, I don't think I would waste my money on such an extravagance. I'd rather buy my family and myself plane tickets and have a long, well-deserved holiday with more than enough pocket money to spend. Bu...
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House hunting
2007-11-04 05:45:00
Not us but our cousin P (from J's side of the family). She has recently gone into the business of nursing homes and has even converted her own house into one. Eventually, when her number of clients increases, she will have to move out and purchase a new one for her own.We suggested to her to check out the units at W South Beach Condo. The warm weather in South Florida is great and the view is totally awesome as the condominiums are located in front of the beach. Plus, there are lots of other attractions and must-go places around the area. It really is a good investment, if you ask me.I hope she looks into our suggestion because I am quite certain she will not have any regrets should she choose to purchase some property there.
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Little fashionista goes partying
2007-11-04 05:38:00
We went to attend the 12th birthday celebration of the daughter of one of our good family friends here. I thought it was one of the best opportunities of dressing up the little girl so we let her slip into one of the dresses that her grandparents from Florida sent her a month ago. Here's Erin trying to sit up all by her lone self.As usual, she was the center of attraction at the party because she looked so adorable in her new dress. And for once, she was back to her old self and did not cry unlike in recent occasions. She got passed around quite a lot but did not cry one single tear. We are so proud of her! :)
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Filling up
2007-11-04 05:33:00
Yeesh, I just took some pictures of ourselves and unfortunately, I forgot to sit up straight to hide my tummy bulge. The bulge looked really huge in the photo! It was so big I could see my belly button depression.I really should watch what I eat now. I am not as young as I used to be and my metabolism obviously is not as fast as it was before. And we have proof of that! I don't think I'll be sharing that hideous picture to relatives and friends. It's too bad though because other than that ugly feature, it was a good photo of the three of us. Tough luck!

Still on the reunion
2007-11-04 05:18:00
I wonder what they are planning for the reunion. They will probably come up with a programme of some sort to keep things interesting. It is just so unfortunate that I cannot join them.Had I had the chance to attend it, I would surely be scouring the net for Orlando Hotel Discounts so that I can save up on accomodations and allocate more for shopping and food expenses. Picking out the right hotel when you are on vacation is key because you also need to relax and feel comfortable in your hotel room to make your stay more enjoyable. From what I know, there are lots of places to go around in Florida. Plus we have got a number of relatives and friends also based there who we can visit. I think it will be a must-see destination.
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Shopping Galore
2007-11-03 23:52:00
Yesterday, the Asian Grocery in Hyperdome officially opened. We were there to check it out for ourselves. And man, was it packed! There were obviously lots of curious potential shoppers inside but only a few could be seen checking out at the counter. There wasn't even a line to speak of! Haha!Anyway, I almost managed to control myself. Almost I say because I was honestly going gaga over the large variety of items they sell there. I mean, they even sold Eskinol and cuticle remover for God's sake! It was crazy! Good thing, the shopping basket I was holding was getting too heavy for me to carry. It reminded me that it was almost full and that I needed to get out of the store fast. The total amount? I paid AUS$33 for all it. Uh, I better get a grip next time! :P
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College Reunion
2007-11-03 23:47:00
I got a few updates from our college friends about our upcoming reunion in the States next year. They're doing it in Florida so the rest who based elsewhere cannot attend. Unfair! :( I would have wanted to catch up with the rest of my classmates. It's been almost ten years and much have changed in our lives. I, for one, am a mommy now so that speaks a lot. I wish they'd also organize one in the Philippines, in time for our holidays, so that I could attend too. I should suggest this to the group! I'll let you know how it goes.
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Full Gear Ahead
2007-11-03 11:50:00
If you happen to be working in the military or in law enforcement, then you need all the superior tactical gear that you can get. You don't need to look any further because there is 5.11. They have one of the largest inventories of durable and quality tactical clothing and can ship them to you fast. It's your reliable tactical online shop so I'm pretty sure availing of their services will prove to be very satisfying.
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In Three's
2007-11-03 11:42:00
Since I am on a roll here on memes, might as well do this one too! Got this from Joy.THREE FAVORITE COLORS:1. Black2. White3. BlueTHREE EVENTS YOU’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO:1. Church Wedding Anniversary2. Our first Christmas here in Oz3. Our Birthdays in March (especially Erin's)LAST THREE PEOPLE IN YOUR INBOX1. A note from my friend G2. Blog stats 3. Alert from FacebookTHREE THINGS YOU’LL BE DOING AFTER THIS SURVEY1. Write some sponsored posts2. Feed Erin3. Go to the toilet! :PTHREE OF YOUR FAVOURITE HOBBIES:1. Blogging2. Designing templates3. Collecting bestsellersTHREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO FOR HOLIDAY:1. Philippines!2. US3. EuropeTHREE MALLS YOU USUALLY GO TO:1. Hyperdome2. Westfield Woden3. Canberra CentreTHREE OF YOUR FAVORITE FASTFOOD:1. Hungry Jack's2. KFC3. Yellow CabTHREE FAVORITE SPORTS (I'm just a spectator!):1. Tennis2. Bowling3. Table TennisTHREE FAVORITE DRINKS:1. Coke!2. Apple Juice3. Iced coffee with whipped cream

Disaster Preparedness
2007-11-03 11:37:00
A famous Filipino song lyric goes: "The only thing constant is change." I agree wholeheartedly because in this world of ours nothing is ever certain and we do not really know what the future holds for us.That is why it is always best to be prepared for the unexpected. This is one thing that I have learned from my mom, who once worked as a life insurance agent. It also pays to keep other things in your life insured as well. Things like home insurance to cover the contents of your abode and of course, car insurance are just as important too. You can never turn a blind eye on these things because when accidents happen, it will be you and only you at the mercy of all the expenses that you need to attend to. The advantages definitely outweigh the disadvantages when it comes to insurance.
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In My Bag
2007-11-03 09:25:00
Got tagged by Era on this. Sorry, but I do not have any picture because my bag these days is actually Erin's nappy bag. :PBut if I did need to bring my own bag, the following can be found inside:Mobile phoneHandkerchieffacial tissueslip balmlipstickcompact powderpenwalleta small pad of papera comba small rosarymy passportThese things I usually cannot do without. Quite a lot eh? :)

I need space!
2007-11-03 07:58:00
I am talking about our current storage space shortage in our house. Even J's stuff in our little tool shed in the back is busting in its seams from all the junk that we have also placed there. Our need for more garage cabinets is so obvious that we really should be doing something about. And I mean pronto! Otherwise, we might be forced to throw some of our stuff in the bins. Now wouldn't be that such a waste?
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Deceptively Delicious
2007-11-03 03:28:00
Thanks to Jen for recommending this book. :)It was featured on Oprah's show not too long ago. And based on the pictures they uploaded on their site of some of their recipes, I am definitely considering of getting a copy for our family. I am sure it will not only tempt Erin. Count me in as well! I was actually a tad bit shy from drooling over all those images.All that food talk made me hungry. I think I'll be having my lunch now. :)
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Disney fun
2007-11-03 02:38:00
J and I have been talking about taking a trip to the US for a holiday to visit some very famous sites and to catch up with lots of relatives and friends who are based there. But we plan to do this when I am an Australian citizen already so we won't have any problems with our visas. By that time, Erin will already be a big girl and hopefully won't be too difficult to handle on a long trip like this.Of course, a major destination for all of us, especially Erin would be Disney land. Getting Disney World Tickets at a discounted rate is a must as I am sure the little girl will be looking forward to having so much fun with all the rides in their theme park. Plus she'll get to meet in person all those Disney characters that she's only been able to see on video. I'm pretty sure she'll have a ball!

Feast 167
2007-11-03 02:04:00
I know this is another late feast. But I only got hold of the questions this morning from their site because they were late in posting it too. Anyway, here it goes.AppetizerHow much money do you plan to spend this upcoming holiday season?I haven't really given it much thought yet. Maybe around AUS$500? It could be more than that if I'm not careful. I better start drawing up our budget for the holidays.SoupWhat was the last television show you watched, and was it good?Well, the last TV shoe I really watched and paid attention to was Heroes. It airs every Thursday night here. There were lots of twists and turns in the plot, so, yeah, I could say it was good. :)SaladIf you had to paint the walls of your living room tomorrow, what color would you choose?It's funny you should mention that because I am actually growing tired of our white walls. But if I had a choice, I'd probably pick a beige-y color or an earth tone in metallics which was featured in BHG a couple of weeks ago.Main Co...
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Paid Posting Progress
2007-11-02 05:14:00
I have been going over my paid posting excel worksheet and boy, have I made some progress. :)On my first two months, I was making an average of barely $4 per day. I suppose that had a lot to do with my poor page rank then. But in my last month alone, I made an average of almost $8 a day. That's double the opportunities I had on my first two months. I wonder what this month will hold for me. I'm hoping that with the increased page rank in recent days I'll be able to at least double once again last month's earnings. It ain't all that much, I know, considering I've only been in the paid posting biz in such a short period. But, hey, let's face it. Extra money is still extra money, no matter which way you see it. :)
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Bet your bottom dollar
2007-11-02 01:38:00
Well, I am not really a gambler because I am actually not a risk taker when it comes to money. I don't also consider myself a lucky person in situations of chance such as these. But for those of you who are into it, I reckon it must be good news for you that you can now put your bets online as well. It makes sport betting for your favorite team or whatever easy as pie as you can do it in the comforts of your home. No need to go to the clubs or betting stations to do it.The Melbourne Cup is nearing so that's another thing to look out for all fanatic betters out there. That is on Tuesday next week already so prepare all your hard-earned cash for that event. Speaking of the Melbourne Cup, it's going to be holiday on that day, even if we are over here in the ACT. I suppose it is a pretty important event that they declared it a holiday also here. Since it falls on a Tuesday, I don't suppose anyone's coming in for work on Monday as well to make it a longer weekend. I hope J doesn't ...
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Snagged from Jen
2007-11-02 00:19:00
1. Are you good at hiding your feelings? Nope! I'm as transparent as can be.2. How can we tell that you’re already irritated? Well, you can see it on my face. It's that obvious!3. How do you treat the person that obviously doesn’t like you? I talk about the qualities that I don't like about them. I'm always ranting about them and how irritated I am of them.4. What usually ruins your mood? I just hate it when things don't go as planned. I hate a messy house, so that contributes as well.5. Who do you see everyday that you wish you just wouldn’t at all? It's getting to be warm now here so the bugs are appearing nonstop. I wish they'd just go all away!6. When was the last time that you had a good cry? Let me see, I think it was a month or two ago. That was when Erin was keeping us up all night. I didn't get enough sleep then. Go figure!7. How often do you shop for clothes? Rarely, at least for me. I'm more into shopping for Erin now.8. Who’s your long-time crush? Brad P...

Health worries
2007-11-01 23:43:00
I think it is no secret with new mothers that after giving birth to your little bub, especially if it is through the normal way, you are bound to end up with hemorrhoids. It sounds pretty awful I know but I, for one, was not spared. All that pushing and bearing down just made all my veins pop out. That is why it is so difficult to sit down on your bottom after the delivery. And it can go on for weeks! It is just terrible.Having a little lifesaver on the side, they say, can ease one's discomfort. Unfortunately, at that time, I was not able to purchase one for myself because I did not know it would hurt that much. Well, I should have probably bought some topical creams instead to relieve me of my pain. Tablets or pills would definitely be out of the question because I was (and still am) breastfeeding Erin. Yeah, maybe I should take this into account the next time we have another baby. The big question now is when. Ha! Not anytime soon, that's for sure!
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Still on MC
2007-11-01 23:39:00
Geez, this guy is hopeless! All my friend's hardwork on a certain topic for our forum in our other site were just copied and pasted relentlessly by MC in our egroup and my friend or the website was not even cited to be acknowledged!I reckon my friend could not help it anymore and was just furious about the whole thing that she decided to speak up once and for all in our egroup and make known where MC got the information. I wish there was a way of finding out what email address he is using for the forum so we can ban him for all eternity. Unfortunately, he has used a different address to register at the forum so we have no way of knowing who he really is. Very sneaky eh!?

News from Bloggerwave
2007-11-01 23:28:00
Yes, I am also taking opportunities from bloggerwave. Recently, they reformatted their site. Well, actually reprogrammed is the more appropriate term as they have made it now into PHP. I hope they come out with more opportunities for their bloggers because, in fairness, their ads do pay well (minimum of $10 per post). We will have to look and see though how their new site is going.
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