Raff n' Rolla!

Raffy's wonderful friends from DLSU have organized a concert for his benefit! And they've lined up excellent bands to play!

We hope that you can come and join us for this event. It promises to be a whole lot of fun, filled with music and great company.

Pass the word. See you there!

my captain

The couple on the picture are me and my husband's good friends since 2003 -- Raffy & Tricia Fragante. Raffy was my first and only TL in my entire callcenter life. We have been friends since that time and until now - we attended each other's weddings and have been to a lot of parties together. We each have a daughter about a year old apart. Raffy and my husband are basketball team mates so they'd play after shift while Tricia and I (together with another friend, Jayme) watch from the sidelines.

Just recently Raffy was diagnosed with seminoma germ cell tumor which was found in his chest area, affecting his heart, lung, and diaphragm. Raffy is now undergoing chemotherapy. He has competed the first cycle and is looking forward to his second. Although he feels tremendous pain, he is battling with the Big C and will fight it out until the end.

We would like to ask for your prayers for his complete healing.

domesticated weekend fun

Last sunday, my girlfriends and I trooped to the Lung Center to check out what's on sale for that weekend. We had a pact that since we're all wives and mothers now, instead of spending our (or our husbands') hard-earned money in bars and beer-joints, we will be meeting up every other sunday and do our market/gorcery/shopping there. It was a really fun bonding moment with people you dearly love. Adding the fact that our families are happy with the loots that we bring them.

like dada, like daughter...

This is our usual set up...

So, where will you find me? Either busy working on my own laptop, reading a book or most of the time, in lalaland... (This is usually the case hahaha!)

Yen's contest!

Yen is very famous in cyberspace for coming out with the coolest contests and throwing away the best prizes! I have not won in any of her draws but will try it one more time. Let's go and join the fun!

So, here`s the not so problematic mechanics;

+ Just comment in any of my post from April 25 to May 31 posts. Make sure you don`t make spam comments because I will be very sad with that..LOL And I have a right to erase them if they aren`t related to the post.

+ Be the Top 15 commentators and you will have a chance to win something! I will use a Randomizer to pick for the Top 3 winners! So, you don`t have to be Top 1 or 2 or 3 in the commentator as long as you belong in Top 15, you will have a chance to win something since I will use a randomizer!

+ The Prizes?
* First Prize- $20 Cash Through Paypal or if you want it Western Union(Valid Only for the Philippine bloggers)
* A Fashion bracelet.
* A Questions and Answers Post that will be posted in my site. With links to the winners site/s.

*Second Prize- $15 Cash Through Paypal or if you want it Western Union(Valid Only for the Philippine bloggers)
* A Fashion bracelet.

*Third Prize- $10 Cash Through Paypal or if you want it Western Union(Valid Only for the Philippine bloggers)

+ Lastly, in order to be eligible to join. I`d love if you can post something about this contest in your blog. Linking to this post/site.

That`s it!!!

Sunday Stealing: The 29er Meme

I am on a roll. I haven't rested my eyes since yesterday. It's close to noon and I am still glued to the internet checking on the lowest life insurance rates that my mom has been bugging me to check on. I promise to doze off in a couple of hours. Let me just finish this...

1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
>>>our landline and broadband bills. hate paying for 2 bills when I can't even maximize them at all! I can't wait for PLDT to connect our DSL.

2. Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner?
>>>At the HEAT in Shangri-la.

3. How many colleges did you attend?
>>>Just one and I am so damn proud to be part of that institution!

4. Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now?
>>>It's so summery I don't feel the scorching heat of summer.

5. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
>>>No sleep = no alarm set.

6. Last thought before going to sleep last night?
>>>No sleep = no last thought.

7. What do you miss being a child?
>>>carefree all the time!

8. What errand/chore do you despise?
>>>Ironing clothes.

9. Have you found real love yet?
>>>YES!

10. What do you get every time you go into Wal-Mart?
>>>Groceries.

11. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual?
>>>Nope.

12. What famous person would you like to have dinner with?
>>>George Clooney

13. Ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose?
>>>Nope.

14. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go?
>>>Santa Cruz

15. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship?
>>>a new career? probably.

16. Do you have a “go to” person?
>>>Yes. I have a handful of them.

17. Are you where you want to be in life?
>>>getting there

18. Over the years, what about you do you think has changed the most?
>>>my weight? LOL.

19. Looking back at high school were they the best years of your life?
>>>absolutely!

20. Are there times you still feel like a kid?
>>>all the time!

21. Where was the hang out spot when you were a teenager?
>>>a diner in my hometown or my house.

22. Who do you think impacted your life the most?
>>>my mom, my hubby and my mother in law.

23. Was there a teacher or authority figure that stood out for you?
>>>Yes.

24. Do you tell stories that start with “when I was your age”?
>>>always, to my daughter.

25. What is the scariest thing that has happened to you as an adult?
>>>vehicular accident when I was 6 months heavy with my daughter. Our car was hit by a 16 wheeler cargo truck!

26. What advice would you give to someone about to get married?
>>>Enjoy the ride!

27. What advice would you give someone starting their first job?
>>>Enjoy the ride!

28. If you could go back and change one thing you did, what would it be?
>>>exercise more, eat less.

29. If you could go back and change one thing someone else did, what would it be?
>>>nothing. I don't want to rock somebody else's boat.

Saturday 9: Do You Think I'm Sexy?

1. Who do you think is sexy? Gwen Stefani is sexy.

2. When does it become love? When you start thinking about the other person's welfare before your own.

3. Are you a good dancer? Not my cup of tea.

4. What magazines do you read? Ok, Cosmo, GH, Star, Us, People, Marie Claire, Smart Parenting... I am a magazine freak!

5. If you could have any name, what would you call yourself? Audrey ;)

6. Have you ever ridden in a limo? If yes, when? No.

7. What is something you really like to do? I really like sleeping.

8. Last chance: Who wins Idol, Kris Allen or Adam Lambert? We are rooting for Adam.

9. If you had to, what animal would you choose to be? I would love to be a bird so I can soar my wings high. That way, I don't have to sweat it out just looking for some diet pills that work.

10's

TEN PREFERENCES IN A RELATIONSHIP
1. Smile or eyes? Eyes no doubt! They are said to be the windows of the soul.
2. Light or dark hair? Dark hair because I am asian and I love asian men, too.
3. Hugs or kisses? Hugs definetely. The warm adn tight ones.
4. Intelligence or attraction? Intelligence.
5. Hook-up or relationship? Relationships.
6. Trust or love? Both.
7. Long distance or close? Close.
8. Call or text? Call.
9. Older or younger? Older.
10. Looks or Personality? Personality.

TEN LAST
1. Last phone call you made? My husband.
2. Last phone call you received? One of my staff at work who is asking permission to be absent.
3. Last person/people you hung out with? My husband and our friends.
4. Last person to text you? My husband.
5. Last person you tickled? Lizzie.
6. Last person you IM? I forgot already. Not really so fond of online chats.
7. Last person you hugged? A friend.
8. Last person you slept with? Hubby and my girl.
9. Last person you laughed with? My friends at work.
10. Last dream you can remember? Me and my friend, A in Bangkok. Woot Woot!! Soon...

sarbey anader

1. How many of your friendships have lasted more than ten years?
I'd say a lot. I am still in touch and very close to my grade school/ high school friends (our friendship is 20 years and counting!), my college bestfriend and even my first ever friend is still in contact with me and we still go out for lunches and dinners =)

2. Which of your current friends do you feel will still be important to you ten years from now?
All of them...

3. It’s Friday evening and you’re planning your weekend. What’s on your agenda?
Saturday is my me time - I am going to the parlor for a trim and foot spa. Sunday - we attend mass and have lunch at my in laws'.

4. What was the most recent movie to scare you or give you the creeps?
T2 hahaha!

5. Finally, the new cast and movie of Star Trek are out. Excited or indifferent?
Excited!

6. Do you have any nervous habits?
I space out when I’m nervous!

7. Do you swear in general?
I swear a lot but only in the comforts of our room. I don't want my daughter to pick that habit.

8. Do you swear on your blog?
No.

9. Does it bother you when you read a post with curse words?
No.

Sunday Stealing - continued

16. What turns you off the most from a potential partner?
self-centeredness, immaturity and lack of wisdom

17. What is you worst habit?
Procastination.

18. When was the last time that you were jealous?
I am always jealous of my mom's really fair skin!

19. Have you ever had a “friend with benefits”?
Awwww. No.

20. Do you use sarcasm?
As needed.

21. At the moment, what’s you favorite song?
Pussycat Doll's Jae Ho

22. What is you favorite day of the year?
Christmas!

23. Describe your love life.
Sizzling Hot ;)

24. When was your last one night stand?
never.

25. How many past lovers are too many?
more than 10 i guess.

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That was long. I guess I need an appetite suppressant because I just noticed, I have been munching eversince I started blogging today!

Sunday Stealing: The 2 for 1 meme.

1. What is on the walls of your room?
A crucifix

2. What type of music do you listen to?
Everything but I am partial to reggae.

3. What do you want more than anything right now?
I’d like to keep that to myself

4. Do you get scared in the dark?
Yes sometimes

5. What’s your worst fear?
Poverty, death of a loved one and cancer

6. If you could do anything right now, what could it be?
Go out of the country. Macau? *wink*wink*

7. What’s the meaningful gift that you’ve received?
My husband and my son

8. Do you have a crush?
Yes!

9. Who is your favorite celebrity?
George Clooney and KA

10. Could you fall in love with someone that you know must leave?
Hmmm?

11. Share a favorite quote of yours.
Happiness is always a choice.

12. What’s your weakness?
Food.

13. Do you believe that we all have a soul mate?
Yes, I married mine!

14. What were you doing before Sunday Stealing?
Working my a%$ off!

15. What do you get complicated about the most?
Life in general.

WS Memoir Monday: Commitment

Commitment.

This photo was taken 4 days after our wedding day while on our way to Singapore and Malaysia. This photo is a personal favorite as it depicts our commitment towards each other --

Until our dying days dada, we will hold each others hands...

gold investing

My mom would always tell me, you have to start with gold investing while you're young and able because these are wise investments, especially nowadays where assets are seeing a downward trend. There's one you can get from from Monex Deposit Company — Monex Precious Metals is home to a large and dedicated staff of hard asset professionals committed to serving your precious metals investment needs and being America’s best dealer with a convenient market and competitive precious metals prices. Through Monex Deposit Company (MDC) you can purchase gold or other precious metals for immediate personal delivery or arrange for convenient and safe storage at an independent bank or depository. For over 30 years, the Monex companies have been America’s gold and precious metals investment leader. I guess, she's right. And I've got to start now.

Godspeed, Diego...

About a week ago, we said goodbye to our ride of two years. Farewell, Diego... It has been a fun, monumental two years with you. You were witness to many ups and downs our family has experienced. Thank you. Thank you for keeping us safe and secure. Until we meet again...

saturday 9 on a Sunday

1. Do you feel that you have “a score to settle” with anyone? That has never been my goal in life.

2. Do you own anything that you think is unbreakable? My family is.

3. Tell us about a crazy thing you did in high school. A lot! I dont even want to remember most of them as they are really crazy!

4. Name the one talent of yours that you think is the best. Being able to sleep in a sec... hahaha! That's a talent. I don't think I will ever need the best eye cream because I don't have eye bags at all :)

5. Who wins American Idol? (if you don’t watch, tell us about a reality show that you do follow.) A toss between Adam Lambert or Danny Gokey.

6. What is your favorite movie in black & white? Breakfast at Tiffany's.

7. What is one thing advertised too much on TV? Shampoo?

8. What is your current favorite TV drama? The one with Angel, Sam and Diether.

9. What is your current favorite TV comedy? all time would be Friends.

cervical collars

My mom has been bugging me to give birth in the US. She feels that it will be a very good decision to do that but deep inside me, I know that the main reason why she wants me there is because she wants to take care of me while I am pregnant with my second child and at the same time, she also wants to take care of her sixth grandchild. I am still deciding on it but I am bent on doing that. Which reminds me about a recent article that I have read online about largest and most technologically advanced independently owned online retailers of life enhancing products in the United States. It has grown so huge that it covers almost all consumer products from medicines to supplements to exercise equipments and lucky for me, maternity and baby supplies. Whatever you need, they have and to top it all, you can sign up in their eCatalog for limited supply sales and discounted price. How's that for you? Now, check it out yourselves as I go back to my research on cervical collars.