bon appetit

My husband requested that we have salad for dinner last night. I stayed at home playing with my daughter the whole day so I thought it was the best time to make a good garden salad. When the little girl dozed off for her daily afternoon nap, I dropped by the groceries to grab some greens, cucumber, croutons and chicken. I wanted to serve something special so I thought of adding chicken strips and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. It was more expensive than a regular meal (rice and viand) but since both of us are on a very strict diet, it was worth it.

Since Lizzie needs a balanced diet, I made her crab and corn soup and some chicken strips with nugget sauce. She was screaming "yikes yikes! Dada is a goat! Dada's eating grass!" Although, she likes looking at the salad, I would need to convince her that it is edible.

We had a hearty dinner and I retired really early because I need to be in the office before 5am the next day. Enjoy the photos!

Yen's QOTW # 4

1. When you see a man and woman walking together, do you automatically see them as ‘a couple’?
>>>Nope. I am the most dense when it comes to checking out status of people hahahah!

2. Is it always okay to walk along minding your own business, not bothering anyone?
>>>That's my mantra! Golden rule, baby! I wouldn't want people minding my business so I shut up and let them be =)

3. Which foods that you believe are bad for you that you stubbornly refuse to stop eating?
>>>The salty ones!

4. How would you handle these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights?
>>>I'd honestly go wild, wild, wild!! Hay naku, you wouldn't wanna see me at that state...

5. Do you easily adopt habits or phrases from the people around you?
>>>From my gay friends, yes. But I automatically switch to my normal self at home. The husband doesn't want our daughter to pick up gay lingo. Jologs daw, ako nalang.

6. What do you think of this situation?
~ In a checkout line at a store, someone is angrily yelling at the cashier because she’s waiting for minutes already. A long line of people are behind them with no other checkout line available. Does the angry person have a right to be yelling?
>>>I guess so.

7.How often are you greeted by strangers in a friendly manner while walking around in public? >>>A lot.

8. What do you think of Crocs?
>>>My family's staple shoe wear. From the dad to the little girl.

9. How long does it take you to get ready to go out?
>>>30mins tops! I am a no-frills person.

10. What kind of accent do you find attractive?
>>>French but I love the Aussies when the converse.

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lizzie's birthday gift

My daughter will be turning three on September 19. She badly wants a Dora Birthday party although her dad and I are against giving her a blast this year. We want to teach her the value of simplicity so we are planning to forego an axtravagant celebration this year. This is still an open discussion because the grandparents want to support whatever the child wishes. Depends. Depends.

Hubby and I only wants a simple lunch with the kids in the store. And with that lunch, we are planning to give her a modern furniture that she will cherish in her lifetime, I was thinking of a nice Kip Bed. I saw one online and I had my dad contact them. It's perfect that they do free shipping in the US. I'll have it ship to my dad's address first then dad sends it over to us in time for her birthday.

What do you plan to give a 3 year old girl for her birthday?

my scattergories start with an F!

Thanks Babs for tagging me once more. I am super lazy for personal updates although I managed to post one. Heeee!

PLAYERS: Del / Carol / Eds / Dez / Em / Farah / YOU

SCATTERGORIES. ..it's harder than it looks! Erase my answers, enter yours, send it on to your friends. *Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following... *They have to be real places, names, things. Nothing made up! Try to use different answers if the person in front of you had the same 1st initial. You CAN'T use your name for the boy/girl name question;

WHAT IS YOUR NAME – Farah
4 LETTER WORD – Fate
VEHICLE – Ferrari
TV Show – F!
CITY – France

BOY NAME – Felix
OCCUPATION – Farmer
SOMETHING YOU WEAR – FlipFlops
SOMETHING FOUND IN A BATHROOM – Feminine wash named Carefree
REASON FOR BEING LATE – Fire?!?!
SOMETHING YOU SHOUT – Fuck!

Tagging along Abie, Val and Pat.

i hate to love it

I resolve.
I will only buy my very first LV if it's like the one below:

Speedy's are great and so are mini lins and neverfulls, but almost everyone has it (nevermind if it's fake or real heeee!) so I'd rather ba a "Pia" from "that movie" and trot with this heavenly man-made cutie!

Segue to the movie that we watched a couple of nights ago. Right after work, my good friends and I went to see "For the first time" in a cinema beside our office. In all fairness to Pia, she was extremely beautiful natotomboy nako sa kanya! Hahaha! And her clothes, OMG! She could wear a flowing blue dress and look good at it, and in another scene, wear a white top wth really short shorts and still look perfect in it. Her accent is good. Hindi pilit. And although she really can't act, forgivable na rin because she's pretty talaga. As for Seth, aside from the goodlooks and his uber sexy body, so-so lang the performance. It was tooo saccharine to the taste talaga. Their tandem, I mean.

We had a good laugh alright. And my friend, Tina felt that she was Pia for a good 2 hours (kras nya si Seth) so okay na din. Candy actually made our day! Sinulit nya yung 150.00 na binayad namin sa movie. Hahahah!

friday 5

1. What was the last song that stuck in your brain and wouldn’t go away?
::: I'm a little teapot -- I heard my daughter singing it this morning and I have been singing the same song over and over all throughout the day! Haaaah!
2. What’s something that sticks around long after you wish it would leave?
::: Smell of sauteed garlic in the kitchen
3. To what use did you put your last sticky note?
::: To remind the maid that she needs to go to the clubhouse at 9am to pay for the association dues and water bills. I was too sleepy to give instructions this morning as I just came from Quiapo for my weekly 4am mass.
4. When did you last have Pixy Stix?
::: I was never a Pixy Stix fan although my mom used to send us packs and packs of it when we were younger. I am a certified Nerds fan though.
5. What is something you are a stickler for?
::: ...the truth. Everyone is.

litratong pinoy # 23 :: reject reject reject!

Bago ko niluwal si Lizzie ay pinangako ko sa sarili ko na lalaki syang mabait, maayos at mapagbigay. Gusto ko syang lumaki na hindi sakim at laging iniisip ang kapakanan ng ibang tao bago kanya. Ganyan ako pinalaki ng aking mga magulang at ito ang naging daan para ako ay mabuhay ng maayos at masaya kasi alam kong wala akong natatapakan, nasasaktan at naiisahan. Sa lahat ng ayaw ko ay lumaki sya na madamot, mapag-isip at mapaghiganti kaya ngayon pa lamang ay ipinapamukha na namin sa kanya ang realidad ng buhay - ang dalawang mukha nito at pano makibagay sa mga tao. Ayoko ng bratinella. Kaya tutok ako sa pagpapalaki sa kanya.

Before I even gave birth to Lizzie, I have promised myself that she will grow up to be nice, level-headed and generous. I want her to grow up not being greedy and selfish and I wish her to always think of the needs of others before herself. That is how I was raised by my own parents and it has led me to a better, happier and more comfortable life primarily because I know that I am not stepping on someone's toes, I am not hurting someone's feelings. Of all the things that I wouldn't want to happen is for her to grow up selfish, greedy and revengeful that's the reason why as early as now, I am exposing her to the reality of life and it's two faces. I am teaching her how to deal with all sorts of people from all walks of life. I hate brats. That's why I am hands on in raising her.

wednesday weirdness # 1

1. How often do you talk to your siblings?
:: I have only one sibling so we make it a point to keep in touch as often as possible by sending SMS every day and calling each other up at least twice a week.

2. How well do you deal when given an ultimatum?
:: I am a stickler for deadlines so I don't need ultimatums.

3. Have you ever dated someone or had a lover who had an emotional or mental disorder?
:: Hahaha! Yes. And I am glad we broke up because I don't imagine spending my lifetime with him at all. He may be the smartest but defeintely the craziest! Nevermind. Yikes!

4. How do you feel about crossdressing?
:: I am not for it but I am not against it. To each his own.

5. Have you ever lied about the number of sexual partners you have had to someone? Why?
:: Why should I?

6. Does your significant other have the same political and religious views that you do? How often do you discuss politics and religion with them?
:: Yes, we do have the same religious views and we discuss about politics when in the car or when we're bored in bed.

7. What sport, if any, do you find to be most boring?
:: I would say golf.

8. Have you ever honestly peed in the pool?
:: Yes.

jan's coffeebreak discussion

Traffic is the worst enemy of any traveller whether he commutes or he drives. This is a proven fact.

How will you keep yourself busy in the middle of a traffic jam?

I live near my workplace so traffic at its worst is still manageable. I can't imagine working in Makati or Alabang because I live in Cainta and yes, the traffic will really kill me (or I might kill because of it!). To answer this week's coffeebreak discussion, I guess it really depends whether or not I'm commuting or driving to work...

When I'm the passenger, traffic is not a problem because I just sit there and relax. The only favor that my husband slash driver asks from me is to not sleep on him so I turn on my machine gun mouth and talk away (until he gets irritated with my voice that he asks me to shut up for a while). I act as the DJ because I choose which songs to play, I shuffle the ipod and modulate the volume. I also sing inside the car (to his dismay always hahaha!). But most of the time, I initiate the planning of our lives in the middle of a traffic jam. Believe it or now, we usually come up with brilliant ideas and action plans when on the road. On some occasions, we play games (form words from the plate numbers infront of us, look for the word).

Now this is the hard part. When I am behind the steering wheel, I am very serious so the only thing that keeps me busy when caught in the middle of traffic is 1) I curse! (i curse a lot when I'm driving, you ask my husband or anybody riding with me) and 2) I play cruisin' over and over again! (that's my national anthem).

tomorrow is...

...payday!!!

But as early as now, I am having bouts of headache in budgetting for the house. The end of the month is usually the bloody part so expect headaches, bad temper and a bitch to come out of my system hahaha!!!

I have a lot to do and as much I hate doing it, I need to create a list. Redundant na masyado because I keep a diary, a budget notebook and now, this.

O sya sige na nga Ü
1. Pay the bills - Meralco, PLDT, H20, cards
2. Give Yaya her salary
3. Pay for our "luho" - digicam, ipod
4. Deposit in My BDO and Lizzie's BDO (naku Farah! Don't forget! or you will be deadmeat again!)

Ill continue with the list at home. My husband is already at the parking lot! Ciao! Ü

wordless wednesday - a drink or two

I don't drink. I don't normally drink. But if the occasion calls for it, I'd gladly sip a glass of wine or two and that's it for me. Call me a dork but that's just how I am. You can't count on me to eat non stop but I am a bad drinking buddy. So sorry.

A couple of weekends ago, my officemates and I, together with my husband went "all out war" to celebrate our defeat (sadly) in the Virgin Basketball games at Katips. They all drank and got drunk. Some passed out (booo!), others were on a super laugh trip. But me. I quietly observed them all. Silently laughing while documenting their every move with my point and click camera. I got the last laugh. Hahahaha!

my husband's staple drink -- whiskey on the rocks (he said goodbye to beer when he started lifting weights a few months ago)

this is my friend Roanne's drink for the night -- Mandarin currant on ice. I gobbled up the cherries before she can even complain. Hehehe!

What's your favorite drink?

what's in a name

Grabbe this from my good friend's blog. Thanks Babs!

Get Your Sexy Name

guilty pleasures

While waiting for Arthuz to come home tonight, my daughter and I feasted with

dipped in

and an iced cold

Sinful, I know. But sometimes, I just can't resist temptation.

Want some?

hair cut.

I was a dutiful mom and wife over the weekend. First off, I brought Lizzie to my hairdresser for that much needed haircut. She has been bugging me about her hair for a couple of weeks or so now that she has memorized her lines whenever her dad asks her what she wants to do over the weekend. The conversation goes like this:

LIZZIE: Mom, I really need a haircut!

ME: Not yet, Lizzie. Wait for mama's appointment with the stylist.

DADA: What do you want to do, baby?

LIZZIE: Cut my hair dada! Look dada o, I can't see anymore! Look at my bangs na o. Long na o!

DADA: Where will you go for you hair cut?

LIZZIE: David's Salon

DADA: Who will cut your hair?

LIZZIE: Ate Corina (Karina cuts her Lola's hair)

So, from this hairstyle more than a month ago...

...to this...

this is Lizzie now, minus the arte of course.

And since Arthuz has been complaining of a lot of things in his body, it was the perfect time for us to go to the doctor to have his warts cauterized, teeth extracted and health checked. In short, overhaul talaga! Spending a good 6 hours at Medical City is not a good idea for someone as impatient as me. My husband was trying his very best to entertain me lest I'll just be my bitchy self and throw tantrums in the hospital (hahaha! I am capable of doing that Ü).

Arthuz with the derma. Yes folks, he is afraid of needles... =)

ten on tuesday

Yano would like to know the 10 things that I didn't like about school:

1. Howework (who does?)
2. Clicks - this is where fights start
3. Teachers' pet/favoritism
4. Chemistry and Physics
5. Flag Ceremony - the heat kills me!
6. Essay type questions. I always go for fill in in the banks.
7. Graded recitations
8. Limited time for recess
9. Limited freedom
10. PE classes - I hate changing from my uniform to my PE uniform.

alphabet motivation

Don't we all feel stressed and worn out at one point in our lives? Below are ways to trash all the negativitiy away. I hope it helps you as it helps me. Enjoy!

A- Avoid negative sources, people, places, things & habits.

B- Believe in yourself.

C- Consider things from every angle.

D- Don't give up and don't give in.

E- Enjoy life today, yesterday is gone, tomorrow may never come.

F- Family and friends are hidden treasures; enjoy their riches.

G- Give more than you planned to.

H- Hang on to your dreams.

I- Ignore those who try to discourage you.

J- Just do it.

K- Keep trying no matter how hard it seems, it will get easier.

L- Love yourself first and most.

M- Make it happen.

N- Never lie, cheat or steal, always strike a fair deal.

O- Open your eyes and see things as they really are.

P- Practice makes perfect.

Q- Quitters never win and winners never quit.

R- Read, study and learn about everything important in your life.

S- Stop procrastinating.

T- Take control of your own destiny.

U- Understand yourself in order to better understand others.

V- Visualize it.

W- Want it more than anything.

X- Xcellerate your efforts.

Y- You are unique of all God's creations, nothing can replace YOU.

Z- Zero in on your target and go for it!

weekend snapshot 5

We recently celebrated our 6th year together a couple of days ago. So, I deemed it fit to share 2 of the most woderful photos that speaks about our marriage.

This was taken while waiting for the plane to bring us to Singapore where we spent 10 days honeymooning. Taken 2005.

This was taken while he was driving. We were on our way to celebrate our 6th with a nice, quiet dinner. Taken 2008.

the little black dress test

Got this tag from Ems. Thanks dear!

What Your Little Black Dress Says About You

You are flirtatious and playful. You prefer a casual environment. It's hard for you to take anyone too seriously... including yourself. Your style is fresh and modern. You are often the first to experiment with new trends. If you were a shoe, you would be: A ballet flat

The Little Black Dress Test

friday fill ins # 1

Happy friday everyone!!!

1. Dancing to the music while sweating real hard makes me feel good.
2. The last time I drank I nearly threw up.
3. When I drive I curse all the time.
4. I saw a man standing still.
5. Give me money, give me a great weekend away, give me the big P.
6. Next week I am looking forward to a better timeline at work.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to a restful sleep beside my hubby, tomorrow my plans include blogging, babysitting my daughter and baking and Sunday, I want to shop!

fill me in

Snagged this from Mich. Thanks sis!

Players: ALPHA / YEN / MICH / FARAH / YOUR BLOG WHERE YOU POSTED THIS

My roommate and I once: fought over a lot of things. We were good friends back in college but we always didn't see things eye to eye. Maybe because we both had very strong personalities. We're both mommies now and we catch up with each other's lives through email and social networking.
Never in my life have I: skydived!
High school was: fun fun fun!! It was all about building solid friendships and enjoying each other's company.
When I’m nervous: I stutter and I can't think straight.
My hair: is one of my greatest assets. It has never undergone any treatment. The farthest I have done with it is a simple hot oil in the parlor.

When I was 5: My mom left for the US to work.
When I turn my head left: I can see my sister in law's desktop (I am at their place right now)
I should be: checking out on commercial collection agencies in the net for my cousin's research paper. Instead, I am busy plurking and surfing and chatting. Bad bad bad.

By this time next year: I should be heavy with Santino already.
My favorite aunt is: in Las Vegas now.
I have a hard time understanding: numbers
You know I like you if: I spend time with you.
My ideal breakfast is: a cup of hot coffee and a bagel with cream cheese.
If you visit my home town: you'll enjoy wakeboarding, viewing a perfect coned volcano and bingeing on sili and laing.

If you spend the night at my house: We won't be sleeping because we will have a grand time!The animal I would like to see flying besides birds: elephants
I shouldn’t have been: waiting for things to happen when I could have done something to make it happen.
Last night I: was in a webex session with my friends.
A better name for me would be: Gabriela
I’ve been told I look like: a lot of people but the best compliment that I ever got was when my friend Babs told me I look like Barbara Perez.
If I could have any car, it would be: a hummer

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awareness is the key

Eversince the day that I learned about my very good friend's mom suffering from cancer, I have been very dilegent in researching about this sickness not because of anything but mainly because I want some awareness on the matter. Cancer is a very dangerous enemy and if one is not aware of it, he will surely lose the battle.

This morning, I was busy channel surfing when I chanced upon a health show in one of the cable channels featuring mesothelioma. To be very honest, this is the first time that I have heard of this sickness so I was so focused on the show. Towards the end, I realized that nothing should be feared since there are sites and affiliates that we can rely on in case sickness like this strike in our homes.

As a final note, I have learned that in life, awareness is always the key for survival.

soap tag

tagged by Babs. Thanks so much!

Soap Questions:
1. Favorite Soap: Biolink.
2. Facial Soap: Ponds and Olay Total Effects facial wash.
3. Body Soap: Olay Liquid Wash.
4. Intimate Soap: PH Care and Lactacyd.
5. Laundy Soap: Surf Gold.
6. Undies Soap: Same soap we use for laundry.
7. Baby Soap: J&J Liquid Soap and Cetaphil.
8. Favorite Shampoo: Pantene, Vaseline, Rejoice and Finesse.
9. Favorite Conditoner: Pantene.
10. Baby Shampoo: Johnsons baby shampoo with honey.

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Soap Questions:
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2. Facial Soap:
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Tagging Tracy, Pat, Thea, Alpha and Maver.

jan's coffeebreak

Jan knows how I love participating in her coffeebreak discussions. I only beg off when I am neck deep with office work or if I can't really share anything about the topic (which is very rare really). So, here I am again.

There were too many worries and fears when you are young but you don't really feel it because you are enjoying your life. You're carefree and you feel as if you can do everything when in reality, you can't.

My fears and worries in high school (as I have learned when I started going to college) are trivial as compared to my college classmates who grew up here in Manila. UPCAT. NSAT. Military Parade. Senior's Night. Grad Ball. These are the only things that bothered me back then. I didn't have a boyfriend because 1) I was so scared of my brother and 2) I was busy and active in school activities.

Lizzie will be getting there in 12 or 13 years time. And this early, I am already preparing her on how to handle such fears and worries. She doesn't understand it yet but she is beginning to have a concept of life and it's realities. I want her to grow up as fiercely independent as the woman who brought her forth into this world.

Yen's QOTW # 3

1. Are you easily influenced by other people or current trends?
::My husband always says I am deadma when it comes to my friends influencing my lifestyle. I guess, he is correct. I just got so used to doing things my way. I am not a fan of current trends and I live my life the way I want it to be.
2. What makes you unique (in your own opinion)?
::Probably my voice.
3. Name 3 of your worst quality.
::I get violent when I am really mad, I forgive and forget easily, I am an impulsive spender.
4. Name 3 of your best.
::I value my friends, I keep promises and my faith and loyalty is one for the books.
5. Describe the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you.
::There's really a lot and it's hard picking one. But for this questionnaire, perhaps its my parents and in laws' concern for my family. Big things. Small things. They are all the same. I am grateful.
6. Tell me about your dream last night.
:: I dreamt about my friends Inkee and Jayme getting married. I was so happy in my dream.
7. What is the most expensive item you own?
::discounting my daughter because she's is not an item (hahaha!), I would say my engagement ring and our wedding bands.
8. How about the least expensive?
::my lip balm?
9. Do you ever leave little notes to your partner?
:: You can ask him, I am the sweetest creature on earth. I love showering him with small surprises (at type na type nya yun!)
10. When you’re talking, do you ever use your hands in the air to do quotation marks of certain words?
:: Only when I do presentation (to clients or my bosses). I don't do that in casual conversations or chikahan moments with my friends.

I love your questions this week, Yenny!

litratong pinoy # 22: wish, take me by the hand and wish...

Lahat tayo ay nangangarap yumaman. Sino ba ang hindi? Ako naman, mula ng pagkabata ay mithi ko ng magkarun ng sarili kong McDonalds. Naalala ko pa noon, nagpabili ako sa nanay ko ng "cash register" na maliit kasi gustong gusto ko talaga yung nagkakaha (pero ako ang may ari ha!). Ngayon, naman minimithi ko pa din ito hindi na dahil sa "cash register" at pagkakaha kundi para maibigay ko lahat ng "happy meal" sa anak ko.

Everyone dreams of becoming rich. Who doesn't? As for me, I have always wished, eversince my childhool days, of owning my own McDonalds outlet. I clearly remember before, I asked my mother to buy me a "cash register" because I want to have a feel of punching things on them (but I still am the owner!). Now, I still wish of owning one not anymore because of the cash register and cashiering but because I want to give all the happy meals to my daughter.

wordless wednesday - angel gabrielle

This is a photo of another angel in my family. Her name is Aubrey Gabrielle and she was born last Wednesday. Her bedimpled cheek is simnply irresistable. Fragile. Innocent. She's sure to bring a different kind of happiness to all of us.

Happy Wordless Wednesday everyone!

six years, baby!

2 days from now, We turn 6!

Friendship.

Love.

Commitment.

Marriage.

Family.

Rollercoaster ride.

Happy thoughts.

Soulmates.

Perfect Harmony.

6 years, baby!!!

Yen's QOTW # 2

After ten million years, I am once again joining Yen in her questions of the week. I just wish I give justice to all her questions:

1. How is the weather like outside?
::: It's almost 9 in the evening, it didn't rain nor drizzle but the weather is A-OK. Perfect for sleeping. Not too humid, not too cold. I can sleep with a light blanket tonight, thank heavens!
2. If you’re given an hour to raid a closet of a blogger friend who would you choose? And what would you get?
::: Pazette, only because I want to know where she stores all her nice finds. Heee!
3. Do any of you know why we sneeze? Where did “God Bless You” originate?
::: I only know that if we start sneezing continuously, some allergies are forming in our bodies and colds will soon follow.
4. Which is worse? Finding a bug in your sandwich or a very curly hair in your soup?
::: Both are eeky and not acceptable.
5. What is the color in your room you are in right now?
:::Beige and Yellow
6. If I asked every person that you’ve kissed, they’d say that your kisses are tentative, wild, intense, or sweet?
::: My husband will say it's wild, my daughter - sweet, my friends - tentative? Hahaha!
7. Which do you prefer, Not eat for lunch or not eat for supper? Why?
::: Not to eat for supper. I can burn the calories I took for lunch but it's tougher burning the ones you took for supper. Besides, I have implemented the after 6 diet in my house.
8. It’s August already, which month so far was the best month ever? Why?
::: June! Why? Everything seems to be falling into it's proper place. Weee to that!
9. If you could write a book that was guaranteed to be published, what would it be about?
::: Probably about my daughter, Alyssa.
10. If there was an extra hour in the day, what would you spend it doing?
::: Earning more money...

selling like hot pancakes

Last saturday, while waiting for the UAAP games to start on Ch23, I surfed on some good stuff about cars in the internet. The only reason why I was doing so was because my dad was asking for my and hubby's help on some accessories needed for his car. My dad owns a 1994 Ford Mustand and although, it has been used for more than a decade now, the quality has not changed you would deem it as still brand new. Perhaps, it has also something to do with how he cares for his car. He loves it like a baby and would not mind spending a bit more for things he need to add on just so it would look and run nicer. While changing sites, I was in awe checking on really nice accessories for a mustang. The Mustang exhaust that is being offered online are fantastic and what's even more enticing is that they ship it for free! I don't doubt the quality of this and is really excited to see my dad's car in full power. The car performs quite excellently already so with the addition of the exhaust system and the other accessories, I am confident that his car, without a shadow of a doubt, will perform perfectly and the sound will be better than ever! How's that for a great deal? I better start calling my dad now so he could check it himself and start deciding now. I just hope they won't run out of supply. With a deal as great as this, there's no wonder this will be sold out in no time!

weekend snapshot 4

Status of St. Ignatius of Loyola - Ateneo's patron saint.

This photo was taken during the All Out War games held at the Ateneo Grade School grounds over the weekend.

Push On VMA!

Although we did not win the crown, Virgin Mobile Australia were delighted to have landed 1st runner up in yesterday's championships held at the Ateneo Grade School gym. We won over Virgin Media but lost to Virgin Mobile USA. All good, though. We still had a blast in Katips.

For more photos, take a peek here.

Charice with Andrea Bocelli this time

Good times.

Charice with Andrea Bocellli this time

Another laurel added to our caps. Such great pride brought to the country. This girl sang heavenly. She reminds me of an angel singing in the horizon.

Good times.

randomness tag

randomness...feed your mind and your blog 1. Do you enjoy going to the beach? I sure do! It gives me a different kind of relaxation and after every beach getaway, I somehow feel rejuvenated. Don't you?
2. When you go, how long do you stay there? It depends. Usually, it's overnight or a couple of nights stay.
3. What do you do while at the beach? Do you swim? Lay out in the sand?
Surf? Jet ski? Take lots of pictures! Hehehe... Soak in the sun. Read. Eat. I dress up!
3. Do you pack alot or travel lightly? Now that I am a mom, I pack my house! I used to travel light but that changed when I had Lizzie.
4. Do you collect seashells while you are there? Not really. Those are dust collectors.

till next time....

a woman's best friend

When I was a small girl, my mom would always tell me that shoes are a woman's best friend. I never understood her until I grew up and was exposed to all kinds of shoes. If there's one person who shares the same passion as my mom, it has to be me. We love collecting shoes from the branded to the cheap ones you can buy in thrift shops. It's an addiction more than anything else. It's something beyond words. Perhaps, this is one of the very reasons why I am all excited to visit my mom in the US. She told me that she found this online store that offers Beautifeel shoes. I can start checking out their site and when I get there, we are going to visit one of their nearby shops too! Giddy giddy, I know!

all out war

For the first 2 sundays of August, we are in an all out war.

No, don't get me wrong. We are not fighting against anybody. It's just how the basketball games are called. This is a competition among 4 of the biggest Virgin accounts in Manila. Virgin Blue, Virgin Media (UK), Virgin Mobile (US) and our own Virgin Mobile (Australia).

Last Sunday, the games were held in WCC, Mandaluyong. I organized the pep squad for my company so I was there, under the heat of the sun, wearing my red jacket, sweating but very happy that we were able to nail our second game against VB. It was a day of chants, cheers, yells and intense action. The boys played excellently. The girls were supporting all the way. Clients were very pleased with the performance. It was a once in a lifetime event. Great. Great. Great.

The games this Sunday will be held at the Ateneo gym. Are we capable of bringing home the crown? I am confident but the ball is round. We'll see...

yesterday and today

Jody tagged me with this. Thanks girl!

Here are the Rules:

1. List 6 things that describe yourself today and yesterday.
2. Add your blog to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs.
3. Tag other online friends you know.

Yesterday
1. Swamped with work because I had to leave the office early for...
2. ...A visit in the hospital. My sister in law gave birth via CS!!!
3. Thankful that she was able to surpass the operation with flying colors! The baby, though really tiny, is normal and healthy. She is still recovering from the operation and from her high blood pressure.
4. Worn out and tired from a full day! Got home past midnight already.
5. Excited and nervous about sunday's big game. Hope we nail it again!
6. Blessed and thankful that my family is healthy.

Today
1. Seems to be a steady eddie day!
2. PLDT at 11 to pay our phone bill.
3. Devote my afternoon in the web. Blog hop, post updates, complete tasks and opps. No migraine attacks please!.
4. Lessons with Lizzie. We're finished writing A,B,C,D,E, F and I. Today we will learn how to write G, H, J and K. Then we will learn new songs because her audience got "sawa" na with her Barney songs and I'm a little teapot.
5. Me time later today. Pedicure. foot spa and hair cut! Arthuz just made me promise that the haircut won't be anything near drastic. I hope...Ü
6. Groceries tonight. And I also need to shop for some budgeting software that I want to install in my PC. Budgeting has been one of my challenges in life, all the help that I can get around will be gladly appreciated.

Let me know how your day went and will go Babs, Abie, Aggie and Val?

litratong pinoy # 21 : travel, travel, leisure, leisure...

Taong 2005 ng palarin ang aking asawa na makapunta sa bansang Awstralya. Halos dalawang buwan din sya dun naglagi para sa isang mahalagang trabaho. Sa isa sa mga pagkakataong makapasyal sya ay pinuntahan nya itong "big brother house" na kahit dito sa ating bansa ay sikat at uso din. Alam nyang gustong gusto ko to kaya nagpakuha sya ng litrato sa labas nito...

Year 2005 when my husband was fortunate enough to have travelled to Australia. He stayed there for almost 2 months because of a very important work. In one of his chances to go around, he was able to visit the "Big Brother House" which draws a lot of crowd and viewership even here in our country. He knows too well how I used to love the show so he had a photo taken outside the house...

and gabbie was her name...

She is finally here!!!!

At exactly half past 2 in the afternoon today, Shine, my dearest sister in law gave birth to this wonderful, pretty and sweet little girl named Gabbie. It has not been a smooth ride for the family as Shine was diagnosed to have PIH or Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (commonly knows as Pre Eclampsia). Although, she is just on her 26th week, the baby came out healthy at 5 lbs (medyo kalahati lang ni Lizzie). Her body parts are complete and she smiles and giggles a lot on her first day.

To all my friends who prayed with my family... thank you so much. All your prayers and sweet wishes and thoughts are greatly appreciated.

Please enjoy some of her photos. I will post more in the coming days.

wordless wednesday - tranquil waters

This photo was taken by my best friend in Club Noah Isabelle in Palawan. She worked there for a couple of years before shofting careers (again!) I have not seen her since last year and am aching for another impromptu dinner and drinks with her soon!

kikass blogger award

Thanks Babs. You rock!

Do you know any bloggers that kick ass?Maybe they’ve got incredible, original content. Or they’re overflowing with creativity. Is it someone that helps you become a better blogger? Or a bloggy friend you know you can count on? Or maybe it’s someone who simply inspires you to be a better person… or someone else who sends you to the floor, laughing your ass off.

Whatever the reason may be, I’m sure you know at least a couple of bloggers that kick ass. Well… why not tell ‘em so?

LOVE ON ‘EM

* Choose 5 bloggers that you feel are “Kick Ass Bloggers”
* Let ‘em know in your post or via email, twitter or blog comments that they’ve received an award
* Share the love and link back to both the person who awarded you and back to Mammadawg.com
* Hop on back to the Kick Ass Blogger Club HQ to sign Mr. Linky then pass it on!

Passing this on to Eds, Janj, Jan, Pat and Thea.

six layers

Snagged from Babs. Hehehe!

6 Layers…Of YOU.

::START::

RULES:1. Add your blog/s to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs. It’s okey if you only post this questions in one blog as long as you answer them.2. Get back to Me {YEN} and I’ll add your blogs to the master’s list HERE! Note that you are not ALLOWED to change the link of the here.3. Copy from Start to End.4. Tag as many friends online you know. But you don’t need to be tag in order to join.

Copy this Participants List: Me and Mine Creative in Me For the LOVE of Food Little Peanut Pea in a Pod It’s Where the HEART Is Around the World SugarMagnolias I Am Mommy All About The Memories Enchanted Play Just My Scrap Whats Up Simply Me Kitchen Deelite A Mothers Horizon In Depth A Life in Bloom Because Life is a Blessing Digiscraptology Joys iN life Life is What we Make it Photo Blog Dancing in Midlife Tune Mommy Talks Aggie Shoots. Aggie Scraps All Kinds of Me Stuff The Salad Caper Winding Creek Circle InkBabyStudios All Things Me Feels Like Home Because Life Is Fun Blessings and Beyond Mommy Earns Money Online Pinay Mommy Online Clark & Butchay’s Blog Butchay’s World Simply Jen Jenny Said So My Online World My Life in this Wonderful World Biz-N-Honey Aeirin’s Collections My Precious Niche Eds Mommy Life Just Me.. Eds My BIG Picture Merger Guru Quicker8 MindBubbles LivingtheHealthyLife VanityKit Stripe&Yellow SomethingPurple Em's Detour Changing Lanes Pit Stop YOUR BLOG


LAYER ONE:
– Name: Farah
– Birth date: January 27
– Birthplace: Philippines
– Current Location: Eastwood, Quezon City
– Eye Color:Black
– Hair Color: Jet Black
– Righty or Lefty: Righty

LAYER TWO:
– Your heritage: Filipino, Spanish,
– The shoes you wore today: brown shoes from ellemeno
– Your weakness: O.C. and sad stories
– Your fears: Poverty, Death and dying poor
– Your perfect pizza: Margherita from pasto
– Goal you’d like to achieve in life: stability, contentment and peace. Good future for my children.

LAYER THREE:
– Your most overused phrase on AIM: AIM or IM? hehehehe
– Your first waking thoughts: thank God for another day!
– Your best physical feature: my nose and lips
– Your most missed memory: UP days

LAYER FOUR:
– Pepsi or Coke: COKE zero.
– McDonald’s or Burger King: McDonald's.
– Single or group dates: single.
– Adidas or Nike: adidas
– Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Nestea.
– Chocolate or vanilla: chocolate.
– Cappuccino or coffee: dark coffee.

LAYER FIVE
– A famous person, dead or alive, would you interview: Angelina Jolie.
– Movie can you watch and say the lines along with the actors: Meet Joe Black.
– Name two of your passions in life : Shopping and Blogging.
– Least favorite time of day: Noon.

LAYER SIX

– Use hairspray or gel: nada.
– Your favorite meal: used to be chinese but now, leaning towards green leafy stuff.
– Color is the inside of your head when you close your eyes: Pink.LOL!
– Listen to classical music: Yes.
– Ever said LOL in real life without thinking about it: no naman.
::END::

Feel free to snag away!!!