Early Pressie

I received a very early Mother's Day present in the mail today. :) A very unexpected one.Maybelline sent me gifts again, packed in a pretty box. I really wonder, what are these for. Did I won the competition? I checked the competition in its website and the one for April is still going. Did all members...

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Winter Is Here!

Winter is two days away. But it has been cold for almost a month now.As much as I don't like hot season, it doesn't mean that I love the cold. As a matter of fact, I can't stand it. I guess, I am so used with the tropical weather in the Philippines, though we are living in a tropical state of Australia it still gets below 20 degrees at times.It's not just the flu and cold that the winter brings that...

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Onsite or Pickup?

Just recently, the Transit van used for the business needs servicing because it would not start. Mcj's brother G, was fixing the tail light then when it was fixed, the van wouldn't start. He contacted the repair company that conducts business on-site. Thank goodness for companies such as this - you don't need extra expenses for towing of vehicles that has defects like dead engine or battery.The van...

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Skywatch

Feels like I'm floating with the clouds. Nah! Just a quick shot when we got stuck at the intersection on a red light. :)Want to see more skies? Check out he...

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A Picnic or Otherwise?

Looking back when I was still working in Manila, credit card is easy to come by. Even if you don't apply for it, some companies and banks, would send out cards ready for activation to employees of well-reputed companies. It was sort of like they have the employees master list and these companies knew who earn enough to pay debts.This system is nice if you're the one who wants to have a credit card...

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Elizabethtown

I've just finished watching the movie Elizabethtown. It was my first time to heard about the movie in the tv trailer two days ago. I told myself, if there's anything more interesting I will watch it. Then, yesterday I decided to watch it because the movie shown on the other channel is not to my liking....

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On Business

For days now, Mcj has been very busy and in frenzy for a new business venture. He'd been making spreadsheet marketing plans - a helpful tool to explain to future customers and to me. Why to me as well? Because for once, I don't like going into business myself. I need a thorough sales training and study to learn the products that I'm going to sell before you can see me going out there actually...

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Worldwide Link Love

This is a long overdue tag from Leah and Idealpinkrose.~ start copying here ~Join the Worldwide Link Love!Benefits of Worldwide Link Love!1. Make new friends around the world.2. Feel the Link Love.3. Gain new readers and subscribers.Rules:1. Copy from ~start copying here ~ to ~ end copying here ~ and paste it on your blog.2. At the end of the list, put your name and the country you’re in, it doesn’t...

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Trend in Conducting Business Tranx

I worked in the Treasury Department of a domestic shipping in RP then. It was one of the best work that I ever had and very critical and risky too. I think, anything that involves money is very risky especially if it concerns large sum. Timing is everything. I remember eating lunch late most of the time because more often the financial market gets better and competitive in the middle of the day. I...

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Hottie They Are, Tag!

I love this tag from Mich. I remember that I did this tag before but I don't mind doing it (actually I love doing it again) as I can't remember my old post. :)These are the men that I like (not necessarily hot) apart from Mcj:1. Nicolas CageI like the way he talks on his movies. I first saw him in Face...

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Working On The Business Website

Finally, after too much effort of Mcj for the past couple of weeks or more, he was able to transfer the hosting service of the business website to a cheaper one that gives more storage space. Changing host saves us heaps of money. We were paying four times of the new host fee to the old provider even with a smaller storage space. A classic example of daylight robbery. The hours spent on the phones...

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Building a House?

Most people complain of termites in their homes. It is a common problem to houses built in timber with accessories made of woods or of the same materials. I even complain about it when the car port was infested by nasty little thing.Anyway, what's the best solution to avoid this infestation? Build the...

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Ready For Swimming Lesson

Jens loves water. A running water from the tap will quite him when he is whiny. Bath time can take the sleepiness away or even hunger.Lately, he's able to understand the word "kick". When you hold him up in the air and say, kick kick kick, he would do the same - sort of like the leg movements of a breast stroke with smiles etched on his face.Mcj reckons he is ready for a swimming lesson. I bet Jens...

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The Hunt Is On!

Interested in online treasure hunting? Payu2blog is running a treasure hunt promotion for jewelelegance.com. All payu2blog approved blogs can join. What are the requirements? Just put a post about a treasure hunt mentioning the name of the promoter and the treasure hunt promotion. The winner of...

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Space Traffic

And you thought, traffic congestion is just on land. The photo (taken by European Space Agency) above shows how crowded the space is. These debris won't harm us in land as they will melt in the atmosphere before reaching the Earth, but almost 11,000 pieces are in low Earth orbit where most commercial,...

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Why Do You Get Insured?

The northern part of Queensland (the state where we live) was hit by a storm and flash flood this last summer. Houses were damages as well as the contents, live stocks died, cars were awashed, businesses lost their stock, and many more damages had been caused on affected areas. I didn't hear that there were lives lost but there were near death experiences for some who were stranded in their car in...

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Ready For Winter?

Winter is exactly 13 days away. But it already feels like it, for more than two weeks now. Since then, I've been donning on track pants and jumper every now and then. So is Jens. It's really cold at night. Daytime is alright especially if the sun is up. But we haven't used the heater yet.Yet, I am not ready for it. I need to dash off to the laundromat to have our quilts washed - soon. Plus, the new...

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Kids' Q (why? why? why?) :)

Reading the title of Mich and Idealpinkrose's post, I thought this tag is for Jens - but nah, for me. Thanks, girl!Copy here:1. Answer the Kid’s Question by Gregory Stock, PH.D.Remember: Don’t respond as you think others want you to. Respond the way you actually feel!2. Add your name (linked to your blog)3. Tag everybody else!Kid’s Question #1If you were the ruler of the world and you could have anything...

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I'm A Slack

Aside from not being able to keep in touch with my family, I lost touch with some of my friends back in RP too. Not intentionally though but been just too busy that I wasn't able to greet them on holidays. I'm really a BIG slack.I just assume, they would understand my situation, being a new Mum and...

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What's The Time?

When I arrived here, there is no clock in our room. I wanted to have one but not necessarily that it bothers me. I just check my watch or mobile phone for the time. But Mcj told me that he has a clock (like of those grandfather clocks) stacked away somewhere, in the stuff that hasn't been unpacked yet....

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Out Of Reach

Two of my siblings celebrate their birthday this month. One (my only brother) last 5th of the month and my sister, this coming 22nd.For a busy Mum, I seldom get the chance to ring them. Not simply because I am busy but at the same time, I can't contact their mobile phones. I just don't know the reason...

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It's That Time Again

Remember my post about a friend (was) who screwed me? Well, I remember it again this year. It's close to two years - been so long that I can't remember the month and date at all. It came to my thought not for good reason but just to remind me that she still hasn't paid me. Sometimes, I tell myself to...

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Family's Favorite TV Shows

We love watching Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares (though there are sinister comments about it of him saying censored words) because, with his intervention to restaurants that were on the brink of closure or bankruptcy, a complete turn-around always happened. It is very interesting how the owners and managers react to his up-front approach but eventually faced it because they know that the host knows what's...

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Snippets

Remember, I was excited of our upcoming trip to the Philippines? I might have jinxed it. Althought that trip was very depedent to my visa approval which I haven't got any feedback from the immigration yet, I just found out from my sister-in-law last weekend, that Mcj woul be very busy during the month that we have scheduled it. And there is no way that he can leave - plus this busy days would last...

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Weekend Snapshot

I haven't got much photos to choose from this weekend so I'm posting the one from January. We took the back road on the way to the beach because of the traffic in the highway. As expected on a weekend and made worse by the fact that it was a holiday as well. That route also leads to Australia Zoo and...

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My Day

Snagged this meme from Arlene. Thanks, sis!What time do you usually wake up?Between 8.00 and 10.00 AM.What’s the first thing you do?Change my clothes.Breakfast?After Jens has his. breadroll/pies/cereal and juice.Do you go to work/school?SAHM&WDo you like it?Absolutely!If you stay at home what do you all day?Take care of my Bub, blogging, watching telly, sleeping, some cleaning and cooking.When’s...

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Real Estate Business

80% of buyers search for property online before contacting a real estate agent.I so agree with this. The first thing that future buyers do is jump online and check what are the properties that meet their standard or fancy. And of course there are lots of options, as real estate is one of the most lucrative businesses in any part of the globe, comes the deliberation phase. More or less, the buyer would...

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Insurance Talk

I just reminded Mcj if he had paid the car registration. And he said no. Now, I don't know if we can use the car to go somewhere. The rego might be overdue. Chances are if the police hail us, we might get booked-in.Last Thursday, he said he needed to pay the registration. We were cautious then on our way to the dental clinic and back home as cops might see the sticker is due this month. And Mcj had...

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PhotoHunt: Twist(ed)

Those are metals twisted in different direction to create a canopy for the walk way in the park. Bougainvilleas were climbing on it to create the shade. Sorry, but I don't know the name of this architectural design. More photohunt he...

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About Shopping

Eversince, I got my own computer to use I've been building up my favorite links. And they are increasing everyday. They're important to me - they save me time from thinking and remembering the links that I visit frequently. Aside from my emails and pro-blogging sites, do you know what else do I check almost everyday? The shopping sites. It's not a surprise to you if I say that I love shopping....

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The Gall

My father-in-law is in the hospital right now. He had a key-hole surgery to remove his gall bladder. MIL said, his bladder was shrinking up to his liver thus, the seldom uncomfy that he felt.Jens and I have not visited Pa as Mcj has to drive MIL to the hospital using their car for easy entry (MIL's legs isn't well enough to hike up in 4WD) while Jens' car seat is in our car. We were always the house-minder...

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Choices for the Future

Shortly after I met Mcj, he made a very crucual decision in his life. He had to sell his house that he had helped build himself. The design was made personally by him. It was a labour of love. He just moved into it for more than a year and then he lost it. It was painful for him but he had to do it to help save their business. He had choices, yeah, like debt consolidation or declaring bankruptcy....

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Berry-berry Good

Do you love berries? I love them, especially strawberry.According to study, they are good for the blood pressure so don't just think of them as a treat, rather a part of your daily diet. Problem is, they're seasonal. So I guess, you just have to max them out while they're avialable in the shops.Just wanna share this good info about berries:Don't think of them as a treat. Berries should get daily play...

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Tags Here and There

This one is from Tracey. Thanks heaps, girl!4 TV Shows I like:Friends (there's a re-run here)M*A*S*HTwo-and-a-half-menAll CSI Series4 Favorite Foods:PastaFried ChickenSalad (veggies)Fried riceFour movies I could watch over and over:Two weeks noticeYou've Got MailThe Prince and MeForrest Gump4 Things You Can Do to Make My Day:KissDiamond?Blogging Opps?Just be with my family4 People I Tag:Wireless...

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Hooked

Just like with blogging, I am hooked into freebies in the net. A fellow blogger introduced me to her freebie site and from then on, I frequented her site and search for more sites that offer freebies in Down Under. They said, there's no such thing as free but I guess I can prove them wrong - actually I have posted some proof here already. Yes, there are sites that freebies came with catches but I...

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Skywatch 1

I snapped this while in the car on the way home from the beach. The sun was setting on that far side and painted the sky in gold and orange mixed with the clouds and the reflection of the blue water on the sky. I thought it was a lovely sight. Check the skywatch HQ for more....

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Is It Shopping Time Yet?

I love shopping, Mcj would vouch for that. But since I don't go out that much, I don't shop that often like I used to. The practical wife and mummy had grown on me already that I don't see the point of buying clothes, shoes or bag most of the time when I don't wear them much often. I don't dress up at home, so that explains it.But having Jens gives me the opportunity to shop more often. It's amazing...

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Love Furnitures?

Love furniture? If you do, we share the same interest. I used to buy magazines for home design where different types and class of furnitures are showcased. I particularly love hard wood and of course those that are easy to clean or don't need to clean at all.Well now there is an easy way to feed this...

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Once a Dream

When I was in highschool, I want to be an officer in our PMT (I can't remember what it means now) class. But I was not. Primarily because, our house was soo far from the school that by the time the training for the officers was finished, there will be no transportation available to go home. Officers...

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What's In A Box?

I got a big parcel in the mail (from our PO box) today. I didn't knew who was it from. I wasn't expecting anything from anybody nor did I do some online shopping recently.So, I opened the box without a fuss. Then to my surprise, this pretty box greeted me.I didn't have a clue what's inside so I hurriedly...

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Love For Me is...

This is my love DNA. Thanks, Leah.Copy here:1. Take the test - Love Visual DNA.2. Post your result by adding your name (linked to your blog), your love type (linked to your Love DNA result).3. Tag everybody else!Results:1. Aggie - Warm and Fuzzy2. Kelly - Warm and Fuzzy3. Vina - Love Magnet4. Happy - Warm and Fuzzy5. Leah - Warm and Fuzzy6. Era - Warm and FuzzyWirelessBliss, Arlene and Mitch, would...

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"Lucky" Day

Sunday morning, Jens and I woke up early. We had our usual morning walk down the gate to check mails. It's weekend, so we only got junk mails. He was already sleepy so I pushed his pram up to the back part of our place with the intention of luring him to sleep. He did went to sleep on his pram.He woke...

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PhotoHunt: Glass

I guess, the photo says it all. :)And this is what's behind the glass. More PH:Glass he...

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Freebies With A Catch

I got lots of goodies and freebies when I was pregnant and when I gave birth in our local hospital here. On my first, ante-natal checkup, they gave me the first "bounty bag". It contains lots of reading materials on pregnancy, baby and giving birth plus some stuff for the baby and some that can be used...

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Re-launch of Shoe Blog

I am back to updating my shoe blog again, after of more than eight months of "sleep". I've just made a couple of posts and changed the entire look.Please check it out. I'm building my links, so please leave a comment if you want to swap linki...

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Blah

It's weekend but it doesn't makes a difference to me. I don't look forward to it to do something as I can always do that "something" on weekdays. I am not even aware of what day is it or what is the date. That's when you are a SAHM or a WAHM.Mcj is still working today. He doesn't have weekends or regular days off. Just when his partner is not coming here or when he declares it's his day off, it will...

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Growing My Own

I love eating paw-paw (papaya). I miss to nibble on un-ripened (manibalang) one dipped in salt and vinegar. I love eating paw-paw pickles (atsara) too.I buy paw-paw here when I feel like eating but they're always ripe. So, I thought of growing my own. I saved the seeds.I didn't really knew how to grow...

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Products on Sale Online

I had been shopping online for clothes and it was no good. Why? Because the sizes vary in different kinds of garments. I know my size. I would select the my size of the clothes in every item but so far, in all my purchases, only two fit me well. After my first purchase which was kind of a success, I tried to consider the type of cloth the clothes is made of. It helped but still I wasn't that accurate...

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On Women

It had been in the news recently, that a certain shopping store had been commended for their long maternity leave benefits to mums. Although, it is not the highest company to grant such benefit in the whole country. But that was big news for the women employees especially those who are married and to just anybody who plans to have kids.Maternity leave benefits is a big thing here and some women group...

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Lucrative Business

My mother is my eyes and ears back in our hometown. Oh no, not on gossips rather on the current events and what happened to whom (it isn't gossip, is it?). When I call, though unprepared or without me telling them for my call, she would be able to tell me the events that had transpired in our place.Anyway, she had told me that a schoolmate is a big shot now because of the business that she went into...

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Love From Down Under

This award is passed on by Eds. Thanks so much, girl!I'm giving love to all of my friends. Here's some from my side of the world where ever you all may...

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On Cars

Mcj was reading the local paper yesterday and when he put it down, he showed to me the ad for a car and said, "you can buy me this". Yeah, from my blogging moolah. lol. I said, I haven't got a car for myself yet, you can buy me that. According to him, that will be one of the car that I would be taller...

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Grateful

This is a long overdue tag from Mitch. I'll echo your words, this tag reminds me to be more thankful everyday.I am thankful to:God, for my life: everything that I can see, touch, feel; all the blessings; and for creating the whole world.Mcj and Jens, for being there always.My parents and siblings, for everything that they have done for me, for the sacrifices, and for being a wonderful family to grow...

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Use BMI Calculator

Weight problem is not always determined by the eyes. I mean, you can't really tell correctly if a person is overweight or otherwise just by looking. There are people who may look big and heavy but in proportion to their height, they just weigh average. Or it might be otherwise.I know somebody who might have looked big but she's also tall and his bone structure is big, so looking really slim is out...

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I Love Him because...

Tagged by Tracy. Thanks, girl!Why I love Mcj? Well, should there be a reason? I just love him. Period. Hehehe. But for fun, here they are:he puts up with all my crankiness and bad mood.he wants me to be a more better person and helps me work on that. he brings out the best and (worst) in me. bwahaha!he spoils me even if I don't deserve it. :D knows a lot about life and teaches them to me.he...

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"Have a Life"

Success stories of losing weight is common on television shows everyday. May it be talk shows (sometimes), advertisements, current affairs and news programs - they are inundated by success stories of people who have problem losing weight but found their niche and eventually "have a life" as they say.Australia is one of the countries that has a higher obesity rate - hence all those ads and information...

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Wordless Wednesday

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On Investment

A high interest rate should not be seen a bad thing only. Yes, it has its upside but the downside is also worth recognizing. For those fortunate people who happens to have extra moolah in their pocket can benefit on this. Interest rate on savings or investment is also high.For a common citizen, setting up investments is not a piece of cake. It could be taxing to choose which investment company is...

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Chopsticks

Someone shared to me what she read in a book about using chopsticks. The autor recommended that people should use them to avoid eating too much. It might sort of like a portion control eating. You can only eat what's in between the two sticks. Not like the spoon, you can scoop heaps and heaps of...

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Medical Care

I used to watch a telly program, Flying Doctors. It is a show about doctors who are on a medical mission in Outback Australia. I gather that communities there are very far from each other and medical help is also the same. There might be hospitals but some people live in a distant place that would take...

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