I am always fascinated how people can be so creative and lucrative that they can make a certain place attractive to be an advertising space. The first time I saw billboards over bridges, on top of a building, in round abouts... I said a silent "wow" and gave credits to whoever conceptualize it. And now, this kind of business is also available online. How cool is that? Myadbase.com is a marketplace...
Wednesday, October 31
Isn't SHE Beautiful?
We went to the shop the other day. Instead of using a pram for Ian, we just left him on his capsule and prop it on top of the shopping trolley, so he was sort of like very exposed. He was wearing a white jumpsuit with blue piping and there was a yellow blanket on top of him. While MCJ and I were busy comparing stuff, there was this woman who cooed Ian. She was kind of like talking to her daughter...
Thanks for them!
When the budget belt is thinning out, you sometimes consider doing things that you don't dream of doing like the word mortgages. Mortgaging a house that you fully own - you bought it using your savings which you really sweat out for, isn't easy to do but you are thankful that they've been invented and are available.Somebody close to me, mortgage their house they owned for more than 30 years to salvage...
I am friendly
...says she. Thanks, sis.This award is one of the best gifts I've received on my bday. Loooveee it! :)I'm passing this great gift to all of those in my roll... you all deserve it as I don't visit un-friendly site, you know. :)...
Online Gaming Sites
Yesterday, I got the post assignment to write my opinion in an online casino review site. I think, they kind of accepted or like or whatever my post that I got the same assignment today. So here I am doing something that I am not really good at but trying. Normally, I don't give reviews but this opportunity is different as you will just write something based on what you see on their website, not on...
Tuesday, October 30
My Wallet
Mitch wants to know what are inside my wallet. Well, girl.. here they are:old ids (college id is the oldest), membership cards and all sorts of cards, photos, gonuts donuts promo card, terminal fee docket, store dockets and lotsa lotsa of lovely itemsThere are lots of clutter inside it, I realize....
TopUsaOnlineCasinos
Top Usa Online Casinos is a site where online casinos were reviewed and ranked by professional poker and blackjack player according to bonus size, payout rate, customer support, # of games, deposit options, graphics and ease of use. I can't say that it is updated daily, actually, I can't determine the frequency of the update as it is not indicated in the site. What I just noticed was, the date that...
Sunday, October 28
Egg Mischief
I know that you don't get proper but junk mails on weekends, yet, Baby Ian and I still check our mailbox during our walks. And look what we found? A broken egg inside and luckily, there isn't any mail that will stick to it. My CSI-mind is trying to figure out how did this egg ended up in our mailbox...
Do you know your printer cartridge?
I was printing bingo cards earlier and the printer stuffed-up. It missed to print some part of the card. I thought we're running out of toner but MCJ told me to just restart the printer and it will print fine after and so I did.. and really, it helped. But if we run out of toner now, I would really...
DST
Today, daylight saving time kicks off in Oz except in our state, Queesland - the sunshine state.From what I've seen and heard, this has been an issue for long especially to the people living close to the border of Queensland and New South Wales. Their life is in chaos during DST. Imagine living in a place where the time in your neighbor is 1.5 hours (ish) ahead of you. They experience confusion...
Me a nurse
MCJ always got headache. Sometimes, it is just mild... at times, too painful that he needs to lie down after taking two paracetamol. That, I reckon he is too immune to the painkillers that they don't work for him anymore even if he has to chew them rather than swallow them. I know that botox for migraines are now available - seen it in telly recently, he wouldn't go through the knife to get rid...
Fab? Me? Yayyyy!
Received another award from IdealPinkRose. Thanks, girley! And let me borrow your words, Ngayon ko lang nalaman na isa pala akong fabulous blogger. Love it! :) I'm flattered.. really!And I want to share this award to dangkin, arlene, fionixe, mitch, mich and mommyc...
It's that time again
It's the time of the year again where people aside from preparing themselves, act like Santa.. bearing gifts to naughty or nice. Christmas is really near but I can't smell it in the air nor can I see it in my environment. Oh well, I was used to cool Christmas not hot. I can't see any poinsettias in the garden like I used to in my parents' place. But still Christmas would be here whether I am in...
Friday, October 26
How Many of Me Are there?
Seen this in Arlene's home. Me curious did the same. :)HowManyOfMe.comThere is1person with my namein the U.S.A.a style="FONT: bold 16px/1.8 Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #0066b3; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" href="http://www.blogger.com/How many have your name?I used my married name.....
Grab it if you can
When the prices of basic commodities and what have you's rise, expect to find cheap hotels or any sort of accomodation. This is good news to everyone who loves r & r, and who don't? This is the perfect and ideal time to grab the opportunity to be in one of your dream holiday destinations.I've mentioned before, London is in my wish list of holiday destination. I've read about it, seen some of...
Thursday, October 25
Snagged Tag
Mich let me snag this meme... thanks, girl!1. Was your first pregnancy planned? Yes, before we even got married. 2. Were you married at the time? Yes.3. What were your reactions? kind of excited and apprehensive as we're not sure that time if i was really preggy. 4. Was abortion an option for you? never...5. How old were you? one month away from 296. How did you find out you were pregnant? my period...
Keep Safe
A friend once shared that her husband's identity was stolen and their bank account was used to purchase goods in different states. Luckily, they found out about it early on and the damage done was not really that bad. Some instances where identity was stolen is when you provide your credit card or bank account details in an internet site that is not safe or over the phone transactions... but mostly...
Hear Me?
There was some time when I love listening to music when I was at work using earphones. Everyone in the office has speakers and listened to their own music and I want to do the same without mix sounds. But the habit didnt last long as I was warned by an officemate to stop doing it else I'll be the same with her friend whose ear was operated because of listening to music using headset or earphone....
Wednesday, October 24
Halloween Treat
Got this sweet treat from Arlene. Thanks, girl! I really like (probably need) this as people here are not big on occasion such as this - or maybe only the people that I know. :) Happy Halloween to everybody.. and I'm treating Dangkin, Mich, Cess, Ann and Idealpinkro...
The Imperative
It has been in the news in the last month or so that students here have been assigned of so many homeworks that they're flat out doing them when they're home at the end of the day. Some educators didn't see the benefits of giving so many homeworks to students.As a Mum now, I am wondering what would be the education system when Baby Ian will be in school. It's too far a future but, I see education...
What's in my Bag?
Mich wants to know what are the stuff in my bag. Not much... Since I have baby Ian, I don't carry my own bag anymore.. instead just chuck my stuff in his nappy bag. :)But recently, I use my own bag because the documents for my visa application can't fit in the nappy bag hence, I have the green folder,...
Island Continent
As an island continent, Australia has a lot to offer to tourists. In Queensland alone - the state where we live, you will be flat out visiting prestine beaches, camping grounds, theme parks and what have yous. It has been in our list of r & r to roam Australia and we haven't touch ground yet with most of Queensland's pride.And then there is the New South Wales, Sydney as the capital city. Actually,...
Tuesday, October 23
Water and Its Conservation
We have a water crisis and it has been going on for more than a year. The water level in the dams is getting lower and lower, that despite of the rain which isn't much actually. And if it rains, it doesn't fall to those areas where water is needed. The government had introduced several measures to reduce the usage of water everyday. Currently, some areas are on level 6 restrictions, a tougher one...
Monday, October 22
What is more important?
Idealpinkrose asked me these questions:Which is more important? Education or money? Why?I always thought it is easy to choose from things if money is one of the options because it wouldn't be it but now that I'm prompted with this question, I find it easy, NOT! But still I have to give my answer, so I will qualify it as I possibly can.I think, the importance of things depend on the circumstances you're...
Me and the Alphabet
Tagged by Mich. Thanks, girl.Instructions: Each player starts with 7 random habits/facts about themselves. People who are tagged need to write on their own blog about their seven things, as well as these rules. At the end of your blog, you need to choose 7 people to get tagged and list their names. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them that they have been tagged and to read your blog!1....
Sunday, October 21
Koala Sighting
Can you see it? Front View Back ViewEarly this afternoon while I was picking the laundry off the line, MCJ pointed to me a koala going down the branch of a tree. It was fairly big. That was my second sighting though hearing them is often after they mate. They make laughing sounds.. hummm.. cheeky. :)...
Retire Now or Later
Most of us, if not all, wants fine things in life that's why we're working hard. But most of all, we're working hard for the future.. aside from giving our kids (if married or with kids) a better education, it is mainly about our retirement lifestyle. I used to have this kind of mentality until I read this story.One day a rich Westerner who had made sqillions from speculating on the stock market was...
Saturday, October 20
Haberday Daddy!
It was MCJ's birthday yesterday and I forgot to greet him. I didn't even remember it, I completely forgot it because of the hubbub that we had. And I feel guilty....
Fat or Not???
We want Baby Ian to be fat as according to MCJ he would have reserve incase he gets sick. Fair enough. But it's another story when it's the adult that's getting fat. Instead of helping the recuperation when ill, being fat will sometimes make the illness complicated and endanger ones like. Just ask MCJ about. :) With the bug that hit him recently, he complaint that he had difficulty in breathing...
Down by a Bug
It wasn't a good day for us yesterday. The night before, Baby Ian played-up - crying, regurgitating, unsettled. Good thing though, he went to sleep before midnight. But it didn't do any good. We were very tired and lethargic when we woke up yesterday morning. We were all kind of sick. MCJ vomited in the unholy hour of the morning and very lethargic that even moving a mouse was a big effort. I...
Vacation in my Mind
I think, everybody dreams of touring the world at some point in their lives.... and I am in. :) Actually, I have my list is already long for my desired vacation spots. There's nothing wrong in dreaming, right? First on my list now, is to go back to the Philippines to my parents' place for at least a two week or a month vacation... and hopefully, we can do that next year on Ian's first birthday....
Our Dream
It's always nice to make plans, dreams for the future. You don't pay for it so you can make them as grandeur as you like. lol... In our quite moment, MCJ and I would talk about what we want to do in the future.. but first what would be our financial state. MCJ is very business minded and I would say, between us, he's the most reliable when it comes to managing our finances though I am the accountant....
Thursday, October 18
The Big Guy!
Baby Ian turned 3 months last Sunday! It only seems a few weeks ago when he was born. :) But with the nappies that we've changed.... it wasn't just a few weeks. lol.He's on 5-11kgs nappy size now... means he's growi...
Screened and Tested
In my previous company, salary increase was based on merits and the score on the employee's appraisal. I think, this scheme has been adopted by most employers now to see if how well their employees are performing and to know who are performing well to award appropriate commendations. And to know that there are various softwares fit for every industry in the market, it is process that can be done...
Plan Ahead
MCJ loves watching the TV show Airport. They are the stuffed-up and horrible incident that happened at the airports. Sometimes it is funny, sometimes it is annoying but for those who are involved - passengers mostly - it is embarrasing especially if you know that you will be seen by thousands of people all over the world. The most that I can remember are; a guy who was too drunk that he pissed on...
Playing Mum
Mummy is playing Mummy even if she doesn't have to.That was MCJ talking to Baby Ian when I asked him to wipe the chuck-up mess on Ian's face again even if he had done it thoroughly.And that remark made me think. Pondering on our daily routine and what had happened during the day, I realized that there are instances that concerned Ian that I indeed, over-reacted. It's not because I am that kind or...
Wednesday, October 17
RP = Home
"So, are you not going home anymore?"That's my mother asking me.You see, more than a year ago I was granted of a one year multi-stay visitor's visa. That was not what we wanted but that was what was granted. It was a "take it or leave it" deal. So, it suffice. And for the next twelve months, I've entered OZ four times and went back to RP three times. One of which, I went home to my parents' place....
To Each His Own
MCJ is not fussy on food - main meal. He will eat anything (edible and without poison) that you will put infront of him however it may taste like. That's how they're brought up by their Mum. They eat their veggies not leaving them on the side of their plate. While his brother G, is a celiac, so he can not eat anything with wheat, barley and the like. Even that, he's not fussy but he always have the...
Bilingual Babies???
I speak Ilonggo, Tagalog and English. MCJ speaks English. We live in Down Under and talk English at home, so obviously Ian will learn and speak English. But do I want him to speak or learn a second language, Tagalog maybe? Yes, but I haven't given a thought on how or when to teach him when I was pregnant nor after giving birth.I read him stories, recite or sing nursery rhymes in English and sometimes...
Lighten Him Up
Most babies loves lights and so is our Ian. When he's whingy at day time, i'll just bring him outside and he will lighten up.. laugh if I'm lucky. At night, he's always fixed on the lamps.. as if there's something wonderful and attractive in them. That's mainly the reason why we don't turn the light in our room always except when we change his nappy. The bright light and the illumination in the...
Tuesday, October 16
Lucrative Investment
These days, one of the most lucrative investments is real estate. Sure, buildings depreciate but land don't and usually the value of the property just rise and rise as time goes by. The performance of the economy has a great impact on the movement of the prices of real estates among other commodities. Add the fact that most places/suburbs improve, tugging along the market value of the properties...
Monday, October 15
The Juggling Act
..the best description on how modern mothers are doing the job. And aside from motherhood, who can do better in this? The clowns. :)So here are a few important points of distinction noted by a writer in this magazine:1. The average circus clown juggles between three and six items at any one time. Three. Six! I mean, ha! Could a circus-trained clown manage a pram laden with 14 grocery bags, an overfilled...
Rise and fall!
I'm not really into celebrity news or goss unless it's my favorite ones which are only few and they don't get much publicity unless they have a movie, so me reading celebrity magazine or watching a goss or news on telly about celebrities is very rare. But, I take interests on Britney Spears drama on fighting for the custody of her child and her reckless behavior while driving even when she had a...
Sleepy and Funny Sunday!
We had a big sleep in yesterday... Ian and I woke up at 11:00 in the morning. Not that we don't sleep-in everyday. Lol... But it was just a lazy day for us.. we didn't go for our usualy morning walk. MCJ was (and is) busy so I have to prepare his lunch.. and I did after Ian had his. So Daddy and Baby had their play time while Mummy made lunch. Then, I heard MCJ shouted "gross". I knew then that...
Let's Go Cruisin'!
I always fancy going for a cruise for a holiday. It was put-off for a certain period of time when I read a story in a magazine of a newly-wed couple who went for a honeymoon in a cruise and the husband went missing up until that issue of magazine was published. I got temporary phobia... yup, just temporary because now, I consider going for one. Not in the near future though. Just another addition...
Used is the new New
Hey, I’m not going to lie, it’s great to have a brand new car that nobody has ever driven before. However, that being said, I also know that brand new cars that nobody has ever driven before also tend to cost more money. So here’s what I suggest, when it’s time to replace the car you’re driving with something a little bit more up to date, why not check out the Missouri used cars dealer that understands...
Smile!
Ian was a whingy yesterday morning... actually, we had a big drama as he was fussy while eating so to lighten him up, we both looked at the mirror and coo him. That always did the trick but that time, it didn't. He was not even looking at the mirror yet he was looking down to the magazine with a baby cover. The baby was smiling in the photo.. and Ian did exactly the same, smiled while looking at him....
Try It Before You Buy It
I know that buying from a jewelry store online can be stressful if you're not really sure what to expect. With that in mind, I always recommend Adolf Jewelers, the Virginia jeweler with the selection you'd expect from an online store, but with the service you can really only get by going into an actual store. Their selection of designer jewelry and diamond engagement rings is second to none, and the...
Saturday, October 13
One Down
Yesterday, we had again a big day out. We went back to town to have my medical examination. Fourteen days ago, I had my chest x-ray and HIV test and the result of these tests will determine if I need further test, and thanks heavens, I have a clean bill so the medical exam was just routine. Was I bothered or worried about the results of my x-ray and HIV test? Nope! But knowing the results made...
Behind my Back
Just recently, MCJ had our computers overhauled; reformatted the hard drive, install a new virus protection (that is free), bought a new dvd drive and burner, and what have yous. He didn't do it all himself yet the guy who did most didn't ask for payment. How cool is that? He just did it to develop goodwill for his new business.All the tinkering was for faster speed and effeciency.Then, just a few...
Thursday, October 11
Australia's Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump has run more than three years (am I correct) and this real life Forrest Gump of OZ has walked for 30 years except that he does not own anything like Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. John Cadoret has lived his life on the road since quitting his only job. At first, it was just a three month holiday to get out of the routine. Eventually, he liked what he was doing and never stops. He walked...
Insured and ready
Have you ever experience looking for something and can't find it but when you're not, it just pop-up like mushrooms? It's not surprising here in the office as piles of papers and stuff are getting higher and higher each day. Important papers get burried like credit card bills, rego renewal slip, invoices to pay, insurance policies, etc. And that really frustrates MCJ especially if a certain bill was...
Tuesday, October 9
More Moolah, You Reckon?
Got more time today to stay online as Our Big Guy is fast asleep on his pram after a long walk. I didn't bother to transfer him to his bed as it might wake him up.Anyway, free time from Ian means blogging and bloghopping time. And so I did. Thankfully so because I came to know another blog advertising site, Blogsvertise. I'm getting hooked in this paid post mania that I instantly register my blog....
Sunday, October 7
the latest me ;)
With my friendsIan now can appreciates toys. I would put one of these teddies infront of me and coo him and he would smile. I got the same reaction when I make a motion of the teddies kissing him and me making sound. He loves playing. Our latest game is 'feet up'. MCJ started it and now when you...
Me Thoughtful? :)
Got another award from Arlene (BIG thanks to you) today. Keep those coming guys. Lol. Arlene, it's sooo thoughtful of you to share this to me. You deserve this award more than I do. Keep it up!This award is one of the series of awards launched by Christy Z of Writer’s Reviews.Calling these thoughtful...
Gifts for everybody
October is a very important month for our family. MCJ and my birthdays fall in this month, as well as my mother. But at the same time, it means Christmas is drawing near. Oh I miss the Pinoy way of celebrating this season. I've been here for two Christmases and it's really very far from home. They're...
Only Girl
Our family had been blessed recently... another grandchild for my parents, the number 8 and the only girl.My elder sister gave birth to a baby girl, Yzabelle.I'm not there to share the happiness but I'm rejoicing here because now there's a girl among the cousins.Ian is the 7th boy grandchild. Before, I had my scan when I was pregnant everybody in the family expected a baby girl.. and they reckon Ian...
Light his world
Ian loves light, well.. whose baby doesn't? He can look at the lamp very intently for a couple of minutes, he doesnt get bored. At night when I'm feeding him in bed, I wanted to turn the bedside lamp as he looks at it and sways his attention away from eating but I can't see what's happening with the light off. When he's whingy, I just take him outside when the sun is up and shiny and everything...
Saturday, October 6
Another Award
Mich awarded me/my blog again. Thanks, Mich! All these awards inspire me to write more despite a tight schedule. :) Brad Egel originally created this award and started the egg rolling to pass the love around.I want to pass this inspiring award to: Dangkin Ann Leah Arlene Mitch...
Is it crunchtime?
However you may manage your finances there really comes crunch time. It's not because you spend more than you earn but you might have major expenses like paying off mortgage balloon payment, renovating a house, buying a car, or paying children's tuition. Yup, they are the expenses that can't be avoided (if you're committed to them early on) and eat up a big chunk of our budget or savings. And when...
Thursday, October 4
Ranting
I'm flat out with paperworks for my visa application. One of which is NBI clearance.Okay, I checked out the website of Philippine Embassy here and gathered information. While it is a walk in the park to secure a NBI clearance in Manila, it was all together a different story when you're not in your homeland. And I sort of expected that but at the same time expected that it would be a bit organized...
Bet and Stream Live
When MCJ is not busy, he'll be stuck in front of the computer for ages.. as if he's really doing something of great importance if you can't hear the sounds playing, that is the sounds accompaniment of the games he's playing online. Games, not just one.. but all the assortments the site has to offer. It is interesting though, even for me who just listens to the sounds. He loves games, but he once...
Monday, October 1
I Know Me
Yesterday morning, I held Ian infront of the mirror and talked to him..to my great surprise, he smiled... or shall I say, laughed soundlessly while looking on my reflection on the mirror. That despite of him being whingy.The proud Mummy in me was really exhilerated because that was the first time he reacted infront of the mirror. We've been trying to talk to him while facing in the mirror, introduced...
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