My Female Pick!

I like her the first time I saw her play in the Australian Open 2006. To say that she's a good player is an understatement because currently, she's the world's number 1 female tennis player. But, I didn't know it back then. I simply like her for no apparent reason except that I like the way she behaved...

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Loves To Beautify?

Most of us love primping and beautifying our homes, offices, stores or any indoor spaces. They are just who are gifted in this department that they don't need to hire designer to decorate - count me out though but my talent can pass-up MCJ's standards. They can turn a shabby place into an elegant one....

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My Fave Star In Action

While cleaning and digging out rubbish from MCJ's bedside table, I saw three concert tickets. Hummm! And my resentment resurfaced. Why? Because he watched a concert with his parents and brother, G and wife N, while I was in Pinas last February. It was not meant to annoy or outcast me though because...

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My Lakbayan grade is C!

Got this from Leah and tried it out myself. Haven't seen much of Pinas yet. My Lakbayan grade is C! How much of the Philippines have you visited? Find out atLakbayan!Created by Eugene Vill...

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Outdoor Party

One of MCJ's elder sister, C, loves hosting parties or family gatherings. When MCJ's other sister (S) and family from Adelaide were here last week for vacation, C decided to have a family dinner. It was sort of a P family reunion less their eldest brother who also lives in Queensland but a bit far from...

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Pro-blogging!

Haayyyyy! I know I've mentioned this many times that I am happy for starting this pro-blogging thingie. I get to write my personal experiences, hobbies and what-have-you's and at the same time write for some company and get paid.For a SAHW and soon to be mum, this is a big thing for me, earning my own...

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My Pick!

Tonight/today, Roger F will be playing against Marat S for Wimbledon Day 5. I want to wish him luck but I guess it takes more than luck to win. ...

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Drug Rehab

Gone were the times where getting help for any addiction was made discreet. These days victims voluntary turn themselves in to helpful institutions for drug rehabilitation. Look at the celebrities. They themselves know that they need to seek help and help they get, done in an open book fashion. The...

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Whoppieee!

I gained more than 2 kilos in one week time! Whoooaaaaaaa!Unbelievaboy! Maybe, I was just wearing bulky clothes and shoes when I weighed.Maybe, it's just the water. I should have visited the loo before doing so!Whatever it is... I don't feel fat.. just too pregnant!...

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Online Dating

I've started to tell how MCJ and I met here.. so I might be retailing bits and pieces sometimes.Now I can say that we were one of those lucky couples who hit it off right away even meeting in a bizaare way. We started in a sort of whirlwind romance. For five months, we keep contact by online chatting,...

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Beauty Regime

I said, I am not vain and that is supported by the vanity test that I took. Yet, I still have a minimal beauty regime to take care of my looks especially my skin. I thought, I was not born with a milky-porcelain coverings so I have to at least look after of what was given to me.I noticed that back home,...

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I Was Thinking... uhmmm!

I love this tag from Mitch and Mitch. I don't know pero bigla akong kinilig. Hehehe!What Were You Thinking when you first met your current main squeeze? (husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, significant other, sex partner, WHATEVER!)Like some others, I met MCJ in the wild wild web so for me there were three instances that I've met him.First, was when I saw his profile. I admit, I was the one who...

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Superior Teaching Builds Better Minds

I was not fortunate enough in my forming years to have not the luxury of having a tutor but I wouldn't say that I was unfortunate either because my mother was very patient to burn the candles and kerosene lamp every night with me and my elder sister.But the trend and generation has dramatically changed...

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I Am Maarte but Not Vain!

You Are 31% VainOkay, so you're slightly vain from time to time, but you're not superficial at all.You are realistic. You know that looks matter. You just try to make them matter less.How Vain Are You?Tagged by mitch here and I was actually planning of doing this without being tagged. :) Thanks, mitch!Some...

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Buried Fancy!

I fancied to be a mechanical engineer one day when I was in high school. I was really entertaining the thought that I could survive in a career world dominated by men. But then fate used it power that I ended up in another program. That's another story though.You might be thinking that I knew a lot...

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Updates! Updates!

It's been a few days that I have not updated my home. It is not neglected though but there were just circumstances that preclude me from performing my duty. Sounds serious, huh! :P Anyway, I was just busy with my new interest, sewing, for three days. I was seated in my throne right after breakfast until it went dark (it gets dark pretty early these days though). So far, I have finished making...

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Cool Factor

I always find people wearing sunglasses cool especially if they perfectly fit and coordinate ones features and aura. And also if I like the style of the sunglasses, it's almost an instinct for me to give that person a second look. They just look nifty.It attacts me more if that person is wearing a motorcycle...

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See? Sew!

When I was still in Manila last year, MCJ told me that MIL would give me her other sewing machine. I was happy and ecstatic because I really want to learn how to sew. It's not that owning or having one will make me learn how to but at least I am on a starting point. Alas, there was something wrong with the machine that she took it to the repair shop first and was then advised that it would be better...

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Save While You Shop

Do you love shopping like I do? Who doesn't? I mean, most women if not all just love shopping... maybe it be just a window-shopping or actually buying stuff. Actually, I am the kind who will browse all around the shop first before going to the section of the thing that I intend to buy. But not all of...

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Look Here!

My pro-blogging activities bought Bubba this:Actually, I haven't seen the physical goods yet. I've just closed a shopping deal with an online store for the pram. I am just too excited to share you the news. I've just been into this pro-blogging thingie for more than a month and my earnings have paid...

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Kids' Literacy

As parents, we are considered as the first teachers of our kids. We are responsible for their early learning and instilling values in them. We can teach values by being a model or setting examples and reinforce them with advise. At most, we are more concerned on their literacy. It is really important...

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A Perfect Gift

It's winter time down under and inorder for the immune system to keep up with the chilly weather, one needs load of vitamin C. And the perfect source of this immune system booster is fruit.And I do love fruit in whatever form they are, fresh, pureed, salad mix, what have you's.. I'll eat them. It would...

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A Windy Day

Today is different from the other days in this year's winter. A moderate and fresh gusty SW winds are blowing in. Brrrrrrrr! The sun is up and shiny but it could not abate the chill that the wind brings. I woke up early to hang the washings that I did yesterday. It's my latest washing trick. For non-sensitive cloth, I actually left them overnight on the line so they would get dry by noon the...

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How Tough Are You?

I like watching the TV Series Lost. It sort of like put you into impromptu situation where you need your basic instinct, common sense and even the wildest persona in you to survive. For me, it is the battle of the survival of the fittest.But I wouldnt dare dream to be stranded in an island with people...

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Reminds Me of Mt Pinatubo Eruption

I can't fully remember how the catastrophic Mt Pinatubo eruption happened. Shame on me though because during that time, my concern was too superficial. It may have affected me but maybe just the least. I am just reminded of the vast ill-effect when I pass by the area. For me now, it was a bygone era.But...

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I Am a PPP Postie

I reckon, this post is a bit long overdue or late. On the other hand, I think I am just on right timing to create this post of me being a PPP postie. I really want to know how PPP works and how it benefits us bloggers who want to make money blogging.Well, now I think, I am on the right track to tell...

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Bubba and Mummy at 36 Weeks

Based on the scan and pregnancy calendar made by my OB in Manila, Bubba's Big Day should be July 8 but when I had my last scan, the midwife and doctor here moved it July 11. It must be based on Bubba's development at the scan time. Whenever it maybe, I am sure he'll come out anytime he wants to. Emotionally, I can say that I still feel the same.. stable. As always, I kept on reminding MCJ to encourage...

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Importance of Education

Being parents is I think one of the most BIGgest responsibilities one can ever have. The kind of person your children might be when they grow up and the quality of future they'll have depend on you. Most of us want to be the ideal if not the perfect parents and we're bracing and preparing ourselves...

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Airport and Flight Experience

It was really our intention to went to the airport way ahead of time to avoid hassles. With my bulging belly, we're worried that I might be interrogated in the check-in area and be not allowed to board the plane, which, thank God.. didn't happen. I went through check-in, immigration and boarding smoothly. After I checked-in, we decided to grab a bite so I would not be too hungry while waiting for...

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I Also Blog With Smorty

You would say, I don't do anything but blog! Well, that's partly true. Aside from blogging being my hobby now which I really enjoy doing, I also blog for money with several paid blogging company such as Smorty.Blogging with them is the same with other paid blogging companies. They basically advertise...

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PPP Direct

I've been accepting paid blogging opportunities from several "get paid to blog" companies. They all have different schemes in paying their bloggers for every opportunities. Sometimes, some of them have the same advertisers but the amount they paid varies. One may cut-off 35% of the amount you bid...

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D*mn that Dung!

Tagged by Cess about my childhood memories.Warning: Please don't read this if you have a weak tummy. You might find this slightly gross.Nanay (My Mother) has a male cousin of my age and we're neighbors. We used to go to school together, play together.. simply put, we're buddies. Sometimes, I think we're the best of buddies back then. I was really small when I was young and I am still up til now...

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Turbo Blogging

I really didn't think that I could earn (real) money for blogging. I started blogging without that motivation. But blog-hopping and surfing the net have encouraged me to accept advertisements in my blog and I commenced to do so more than a month ago and exactly the same date today last month, my first...

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Hit!

My two days vacation didn't do me good physically - not that I am really complaining. It's just that the night after I arrived home, I got scratchy throat. I didn't mind it at first as I reckon it could have been caused by drinking extra-chilled water or having fruit shake in a hot and humid weather in Manila. But after three days of being here, the condition of my throat didn't get better rather,...

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Use Discount Coupon To Shop

Internet shopping has made life easier for us especially those who need to look after kids at home or just like me who doesn't know how to drive. I am not always fortunate every time I want to shop to have a chauffer so shopping online will be a better option. And what makes it the best is the discount...

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Tagging Myself

Read this from Mich and love to do it so I'm tagging myself.Yourself: dreamerYour Partner: self-confessed choc-aholicYour Hair: long and darkYour Mother: ever patientYour Father: man of few wordsYour Favorite Item: food and shoes :DYour Dream Last Night: can't remember anyYour Favorite Drink: chilled waterYour Dream Car: any small vintage car (pref powder blue color)Dream Home: cottage-style close...

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48 Hours in Manila

I don't think anybody had missed me. :D I was gone but was back very quick that I myself could not even feel that I had been away except that I am tired, sleepy, lethargic, have sore feet and lower belly and puffy ankles. I don't get all these when I stayed home and sit infront of the computer almost 8 hours everyday. I was in Manila for the BIG whole 48 hours. I was looking forward to it because...

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International Calling Made Easy

In my first trip to the land down undah, I had applied for a roaming service from my mobile phone company provider. I had benefited from it in the sense that, MCJ was able to contact me while I was at the airport waiting for another leg of my flight and my friends and family were able to send low rate...

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Im Grilled!

I take on the challenge that lady cess prompted in her home that she'll ask tough questions.. and they were indeed tough! Made me think through all of them thoroughly! I have to actually print them and chew them over while packing this afternoon. :DThanks, Cess!1. Let's say you bumped into the person whom you treated as a friend yet walked out on you after getting your money. How would you talk to...

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Benefits the Business and Consumers Alike

Ever heard of online local business directory that benefits both the businesses and consumers alike? I just did! It's the atlist.org.Business owners can register their business directory for free while consumers can find, do some research and write reviews about a particular business. The reviews then...

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Goss Time

I was stired by the tag made by Dangkin, where she usually visits the inq website to read news back home.. because.. because, I don't do it anymore. I did in my first few months here, but now? Very seldom if not at all. Well, I have excuses, you know. First, I only read the showbiz and lifestyle section of the page so no use of toiling too much to sneak on to the site - even when I was in the Philippines,...

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Job Hunting

I have been out of job for almost a year now but this is the case not because I was sacked in my previous job rather, it was a voluntary act to leave my job to be with MCJ and start a family. A move that I have nothing to regret. But, let's not talk about that!I had worked in the same company for more or less, 7 years. Sounds boring, huh! But I am happy to say that I was not stucked in the same job...

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Tears (Message) In A Bottle

1999 - Drama / RomanceFridays are always our movie nights, might it be from the telly or video. Since, it is footy season here, not all channels air good movies. They are just sooo into sports. So MCJ and I decided to skip the footy and rather watch Message in a Bottle.I know, it is an old movie but...

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Explore the Universe

When I was a kid, I was always fascinated with the sky at night and even up to now. I even wondered if I can count the stars. I am every curious with every light and object that I can see in the outer space and sometimes mistakenly took flying plane as one of them. :D When we have clear sky and we're out, MCJ always makes his best efforts to point out to me where are the Orion Stars, the Southern...

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Brown-out or Black-out?

We just had a momentary power black-out.. I think for less than a minute. And I was thinking, did we miss to pay the electric bill or this is a real power outage? Yup, we happen to miss to pay a bill because we have not collected our mails from the PO box for quite a while... but we haven't been disconnected yet. Good thing!And yes, yes, yes... the power is now back! Obviously, I am again blogging!Thank...

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Safety First

When dressing up, I sometimes go for the look the dress would do to me. I seldom consider the practicality and safety of my outfit. Maybe, my maternal instinct has not kicked-in yet because my sloppiness doesn't just relate to dolling up. It is lame but I am just simply a dag as MCJ calls me. But MCJ is my complete opposite. He's too cautious and too concern even with the smallest thing like inserting...

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I Frequented Them!

Surfing the net has always kept me busy even right after breakfast but what where do I really go? Dangkin just asked me. :D~Start copying here~The rules are, list out 6 Web sites that you often surf upon opening your Web browser. Change the Web title and the purpose. Tag 4 people.Okay, let’s start:yahoo - its our homepage, my fave search engine, where i checked the tv programs for the day, sometimes...

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Just Dial For Help

Do you know someone who's been addicted to drugs? It could be your loved ones, a friend, an officemate, an acquiantance, or any body in your community. Would you help them seek drug treatment? How far would you go in providing assistance? I know, drug addiction is a very sensitive issue among those family members of the victims and getting involved in their situation might create friction or can...

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Shrek The Third Invasion

I was browsing through the junked shop catalogues that we got this morning and I was so overwhelmed by the invasion of the Shrek The Third characters in kids products. The kids product section of the catalogue which is 8 pages, all bear photos of the movie characters, from Princess Fiona, Shrek himself, the donkey and many others. (Pardon me but they're the only three that I know - hehehe). And this...

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Antenatal Class

Our ante natal class' last session was last night. We were told in the previous week's session that we will be touring the birth suite, the nursery and the ward so I really nailed MCJ that we should not be late, as we always did in the last three sessions (the downside of living in a place where heavy traffic rarely happens), coz we might miss the tour and won't really know where to go when the Big...

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