Happy Holidays!

Photo credit here.Give love. Smile. Be kind and generous. Praise God. Everyday! Enjoy the season, folks. BIG hugs. xxxPS.Decent posts, stories to follow... when these "paglilihi blues" are over... hopefully next year. Will catch up on your pages t...

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"Sporting" SOMETHING

For these past days, I don't really feel good most of the time. I feel sooo lethargic that I always stayed in bed almost all day. Add these weird changes in me:- i dip my finger to a hazelnut spread and lick it, often - which should be very unsual for me on ordinary days as I am not really into sweets. - i have this intense cravings on water melon the other night - luckily it was available in the...

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Shop, Food, Craft

Yesterday afternoon, I made another trip to the shops alone again. Alone. It means I can roam every nook and corner of every shop that caught my fancy and nobody on my side to complain that it is taking me too long to decide what to buy. Guess who's that? ;)) My Hubs is a typical male who when going to the shops, will only visit the isles that we frequented and nothing more. Aside from me being...

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And Rain It Did!

November Rain November rain washed away my guiltNovember rain washed away my painNovember rain - so tired I feltNovember rain was not just any rainLong I longed with deep tormentFor so long my body waitedNovember rain, , , , Oh, sweet friendNovember rain- slowly I faded.November rain- I cried withinSteady...

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And I Pray For Rain

Due to the global warming, most part of Australia is suffering from drought. Rain is very very rare. The lawn grass of most houses are brown-ish, bush fires are imminent, brick houses are so brittle that by just mere hammering, some parts if not the entire building is falling... and many other catastrophy brought about by the lack of water. Most dams water level down to 25% and it has to supply...

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Halloween and October Blah Blah

It's November 1st... Yayyyy! Time flies so fast.. and I am one year "wiser" now. Today, in the Philippines, traffic would be very busy and people are so pre-occupied with preppin' food, candles, prayer books and what-have-you's.. and will have "picnic" at the cemetery. Yep, that's how I see it, picnic....

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And it is the day...

Live not one's life as though one had a thousand years, but live each day as the last. - Marcus Aurelius Antoni...

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Introducing....

For now that I have more time in my hand to play with... I have more chances and pleasure of taking photos. I am sooo new in this photography thing but I am eager to further my vague idea about it - probably one step at a time. Instead of littering my shots in the web by uploading them to various sites, which we all know some has limits, I decided to create a photo blog. Check my passion here....

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The Work

The Business Activity Statement is due for submission to ATO on October 28th and today, I was tasked to do some accounting work without the coaching of Hubs. The statement should be ready on Wednesday the latest, giving ample time for it to be mailed. Hubs had been teaching me for quite a few weeks already and I reckon, I can now do it on my own so, last night I volunteered to stay today to do the...

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The Card

*this post is quite late nonetheless, worth sharingOn the last day prior to Hubs birthday, I finally made a card for him. I have been planning to do so but with so little time in my hand during the days that we stayed home, it is becoming bleak to make it happen. Come Wednesday, he announced that...

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For the first time

I don't know how to cook. I think, I've said that more than a couple of times in my blog. But I think, I do love doing that chores. The reason why I don't is pretty simple. I don't know the knick knacks of what goes with a certain recipe. Yup, I can easily refer to a cookbook or simply download one from the web but I don't also understand some of the stuff written on them. Hehehe. Pretty lame...

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My Do

First off, I want to thank those who have commented, complemeted and noticed my new look. Yup, my new do has been here for quite a while now and I haven't got the time to write about it until now. I just felt like trash at the end of the day that I finished primping this blog that I left it, "just like that". Imagine, I spent 8 straight hours infront of the computer? I never did experience that...

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Meme for Weirdos (I Suppose)

Been tagged by Jean and it took me a while to figure out my eccentricities. I think, I am not really weird as I find them scarse in my memory. Hehehe. At least I only have to put up to 5. But holy thanks, it includes our pet. Here it goes:FoodiesI am not so into sweets, I can't eat the whole drumstick ice cream at once. But I can eat sweets before and after meal. And I can finish a whole bar...

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The Beauty of Spring

Life is boring (without blogging - Hubs said.. hehehe) without a few dip to my passion. A few photos every now and then to feed my wanting. Spring is still here and I relish the beauty and fascination that it brings. Cool wind, sun bright and shiny, beautiful flowers, green grass, luscious fruit.....

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Small Things

Yesterday, I was left here at home all day. I am on red flag and I want to be comfortable as I can. Comfy means staying at home. So that was it. I didn't get bored though as I was, literally speaking, infront of the computer all day. Got breaks for lunch and shower. It was already dark time when I let my hands and eyes rest for the day.Hubs arrived a little after six pm and of course, I greeted...

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Pretty Flowers

Beautiful morning, sun just peeking from the clouds, cool morning breeze.. and these heaven sent joy of my heart. FLOWERS! Way to start my day!...

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And It Is Final

Due to the multiple entry visa that was granted to me, I have to exit OZ for at least 24 hours when the three month period is due. We haven't decided where am I going on my exit until middle of last week. Yep, we've made up our mind that I am just going back to the Philippines for now as we don't have the luxury of time to process for the visitor's visa to NZ. Things to do are just getting piled...

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Big Night

Before I have set foot in OZ, I have only heard the sport Rugby. I only have vague idea how it is played and that is, just some sort of soccer. The soccer that I knew of was when the players kick the ball up to their goal and they don on clothes with pads bigger than their shoes. Now, I know more than that but not entirely the whole game rules or the sport jargons. But I was picking up bits and...

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Spring Means Strawberries

.I may sound like a broken record but I love strawberries. Isn't it obvious with my cursor? ;))And with Spring here in Queensland comes the produce of Strawberries. There are many strawberry farms here that now sell the produce and I have seen some while we were on the road. Fruit markets sport lots of boxes of strawberries. There was even a Spring Strawberry Fair in the shire two weeks ago.Last...

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Exciting News

.Foggy morning is sooo common and usual in the province in the Philippines. It's just so nice to wake-up early, smell fresh air, see the fog formation and walk on the grass with morning dew. I've never ever experience this though in Manila but it was always foggy from industrial and vehicles smoke....

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Postcard

.This came from our mailbox. Seeing it first time, I was quite surpised to know that there's an island named after us. I haven't heard of that nor read anywhere for that matter. Hummmm.It turned out, after reading what's at the back of the card, that it is a promotional card from Golden Casket, a...

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Useless Effort

.I've changed my blog skin overnight and then reverted it to the previous. And now, I am tired.. tired of surfing for the one that I will like, for changing layouts, for changing properties of my add-ons, for just simply clicking the Save Template, Republish and View Blog. My back is aching and arm muscles (if i have) are tense. My effort are put to naught. I am the kind of person that always make...

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Fly away..skyline.... toot toot.. fly.

It is not always that a bird knocks on your door in a not-so-windy and sunny afternoon. What would you feel if it does happen? I would feel lucky, as some untamed birds fly away just on hearing distance but one on your door? Hummm, it must be heaven sent. But in my case, it's not! It is one crippled...

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Beachside

.Yesterday, we happened to be in Beachmere, and by its name, obviously, it is on the beach side, close to the beach, along the beach, just mere beach..... or whatever as long as it has to do with the beach. Hehehe!I didn't passed up the chance to dip into the water, NOT, but to just walk around the area... not far off though else Hubs might not find me when its time to leave. The water was not so...

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New Found Passion

.I was always fascinated by photos that have blurred backgrounds. Sometimes, I was jealous I may say, because I have been trying my luck in our camera to capture and frame such, but to no avail.With my frustrations and eagerness, I just dip into photography (or I may say, the features of our camera). I reckon, these days are the perfect time to dig and unravel and learn and practice on the shutter...

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A Step to Photography

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Beautiful Sunday

I woke up late today, despite Hubs constant rocking on the bed because he’s getting chill on his kidney (I don’t know what exactly was that – hehehe) and him getting up right after two alarms on the mobile phone. Soo unusual of him, who must be dragged out of bed or greet his nose with steaming hot cuppa before he can make use of his senses. I long for a really long stay in bed especially in a cool...

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Homey Tips

Thought you might find these bits and pieces handy. Naye, I didn't learn these first hand. I want to be domesticated as I want to be, but I am too novice a stay-at-home-wife to unfold any secrets. ;o) Had read these from one of the magazines that I had been reading recently. They aren't complicated nor sophisticated so any household could make use of them. 1. If you have a large surface to...

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Tennis and Breakie

Roger did it again. Kudos to him! Three in a row.I was beaming with pride and sheer joy when the poker-faced tennis champion dropped on his knees and rolled on his sides after the championship match in the US Open. Overwhelming emotions could be overflowing to him, his mates and to his fans, especially...

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Mall Directory

This afternoon, I was tasked by Hubs to went to BShop in Westfield, North Lakes, to have his mobile phone repaired, better yet, have it replaced. (The LCD of the phone just bugger-up and you can not read sms'es, either see the number of who's calling and yet you can make calls). Brother-in-law G, has to drive me down there and we both don't have an idea where is this shop located in the array of...

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Blogging from OZ

Yep, I'm now writing this post from OZ. Been here for 10 days to be exact. I had a quite tiring flight, with an overlay for almost 4 hours in Hongkong. Tell you, I really slept at the waiting lounge. What am I supposed to do with those looong 4 hours? Strike a conversation with a stranger? Nah! Almost everyone around me was talking Mandarin or so and so. I was blessed on the next leg of my flight,...

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Small world!

Do not burn bridges, the world is small. I often heard this from officemates who are leaving the company. Thus, the mandatory 30 days turnover of function should be well and thoroughly done aside from teaching your personal strategy and approach to your replacement. It doesn’t sound bad at all as it looks like you’re leaving a legacy. Now, I find myself submitting to the same process.Speaking of leaving,...

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Just that...and I will be well!

I just sent-off my parents yesterday afternoon for the province.Now, I am back to my routine.I was able to start reading a novel of one of my favorite authors last night. I had done some shopping in the afternoon.Seems, everything is back to normal. (Packing of some nominal stuff can wait for the week-end.)Having my parents around is a delight to the heart and spirit. It’s been ages when I had a memorable...

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Bee-sy

Bugger!So much thought is running in my mind.. some has run wild. I want to slow down and enjoy the moment while I am still here in Manila…. Write some sensible stuff… savour the glorious jiffy.But! Alas!So much has to be done also. Work. Turn-over of functions. Backing-up files and photos.Meet-ups....

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Scroll Down Memory Lane

Last Sunday, cousin J asked me if I could help her in her take-home mid-term examination in Accounting. I was hesitant to say “yes” as I am not sure that I still remember most of my academics. Yet, I invited her over to the house.There were 20 problems, all related to Practical Accounting II (that’s...

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Counting My Blessings

Recently, I was so blessed that the good news and graces were overflowing.I thank God for:1. The generosity of Hubs to OUR Family here in the Philippines – as well as the blessings He had bestowed on US. We wont be able to share without those.2. The good news that the OB Gyne told me yesterday – I...

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Meme for me

Seen this foursome meme in vina's.Got me hooked that I did mine. Hehehe!*4 jobs i would stink atpolitician - i was once and was so disappointedsales person - too shy to approach a strangernurse / doctor - i might die ahead of the patientlawyer - (i might defend a made-up truth unknowingly)*4 nicknames i made up for myself/other people made up for meErs'Day EraRa - ra ra ra sis bomba. lolPutot - i...

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Shopping in Pinas

Hubs had told me to buy something (girl thing), which is very unique, and the style is not normally worn by women everyday, for almost a year now.Since then, I have been searching for it in almost all malls in Manila. I had visited Wacoal outlets, Triumph, Maiden Form in Rustans, St. Michaels and almost other brands of women’s undergarments. But to no avail. Some sales attendants don’t even know what...

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Off to OZ... Again

Yep, I’m off to OZ again before this month ends, just in time for our first wedding anniversary. I was approved of one year multiple entry visitor’s visa with three months maximum stay from the date of entry. We still don’t have definite plans what will we do every three months. I might cross to New...

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Two and two

Friend J and I planned to watch a movie, The Break-up, last Saturday night. Before going to the mall, I checked the show schedule here and found out that the next show will start by past 7PM.We decided to shop around while waiting for the show time as we arrived early.I tell you, shopping around was...

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What’s up for today?

It is the birthday of an officemate tomorrow and he chose to treat us today to a big lunch.I’m full!It’s also sort of a reunion for those who stayed and those who left the company for a greener (financial and career wise) pasture. Today is the last 30 days of my career life here. It won’t be that long and I will be one of those who left for greener pasture. Only the main reason is family-oriented.My...

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Cheer me up

plueeesseeeeeeee!Have you seen the attachment to a forwarded email where there are maggots on the lady’s tit? Have seen it once.. and I really cringe (gave me gooseflesh)! I can’t bear to look at it again.Until now! A forwarded email from hi-school friend has it. The picture is pasted in word document...

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The impatient me!

Yesterday, I felt so grouchy.I was in a brain-wrecking meeting up to the late part of the day. I have been working on the customization specifications documents of the new project for this whole month of July and the drafts have been through a series of reviews within the group, with the technical...

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Hubby-like

Being separated from Hubs for quite a while always brings myself back to memory lane and nostalgia-ville. I endlessly reminisce what we’ve been through especially those minute yet memorable moments that plaster a wide grin on my face. I could not help to recount to you the CJ-like antics and mushiness.------We...

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Cudburry Chocolates

A slightly late warning, but this might be of help. Some of the contaminated chocolates may still be in the market.------An investigation is under way after Cadbury withdrew a million chocolate bars which may have been contaminated with a rare strain of salmonella. The possible contamination has been...

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Flick Update

Eric Bana to star in a historical romance.Natalie Portman and Eric Bana are in final negotiations to topline Columbia Pictures' "The Other Boleyn Girl." Justin Chadwick has signed on to direct the historical drama, which is based on a novel by Philippa Gregory.The story revolves around the ferociously...

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Coffee anyone?

I am not a coffee drinker. That was my line way back college days.Now? I am.. and I think, an addicted one. There was one day this week when I thought the cause of my dizziness and dull head-ache was the absence of caffeine in my system.I even made a special trip to the shop, just to pick my now...

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Wishful thinking for Israel and Lebanon fit

Pitched battles raged between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters on the border Thursday, and Israel warned hundreds of thousands of people to flee southern Lebanon "immediately," preparing for a likely ground offensive to set up a buffer zone.As the death toll rose to 330 in Lebanon as well as at...

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rain...

again (sigh)its gloomy outside.. been raining for fortnight now... im being nostalgic without hubs on my side. (sniff)if we could get lucky next week... i might be with him on our 1st anniv.God plea...

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First Piece

I am a trying hard and frustrated writer. I just attempt to write about anything. The attempt reached to umpteen times, but had only the guts recently to publish on our Office Circulation, Express Yourself section. Read on... and let me know what you think. =DWhen I Grow Up, I want to beDate Posted: 7/11/2006 11:05:55 AMAuthor: Hotlips How many of us are in the path that we really want, career-wise...

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Wish Granted

…somehow.Roger Federrer made it against Rafael Nadal. Told you, grass court is his forte. =DThough, I am a bit disappointed at the results of the Women’s Single Finals. Amelie Mauresmo indeed proved to Justine Henin-Hardenne that she owns the Australian Open trophy. Better luck next time, Justi...

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Update....

I am a bit disappointed to the Wimbledon semis result. Marcos B didn't make it to the finals. Well, he's still young... a long way to go for him. Who knows!But, definitely.. I am ecstatic for Roger F. Got cold feet somehow (Roger versus Rafael) but grass court is his forte. I wish Roger and Justine well for the finals!= Cant wait again for the finals resu...

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Coincidences

Just sharing a nice story. Got this from ChickenSoupForTheSoul. Read on.First PennyBy Bernice BywaterMy husband and I had birthdays six days apart. We always celebrated on a day in between by giving ourselves a joint present. One year we decided to buy a rosebush. So, on a cold, blustery January day, we set off eagerly for the nursery to make our selection. After much thought, we chose a gorgeous,...

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