random q's

1. A goal you would like to achieve this year? :: too many for this year
2. A smell that reminds you of your childhood? :: freshly made cakes by my grandmother
3. Favorite cereal? :: honey flakes
4. Who was the last person you yelled at? :: my daughter! lol
5. What do you see outside your window? :: trees and more trees!
6. What country would most like to visit? someday, it'll be Italy!
7. What do you prefer… books or movies? :: books!
8. Do you have a tatoo? how many? :: nope, too afraid to have one
9. What’s the worst advice you were ever given? :: I'm not sure, but I remember when I told my friend to become one of those Mesothelioma lawyers
10. Have you ever been searched at the airport? :: nope I dunno.

honeymoon

i love the city of Baguio simply because they have a very cold climate that makes the beautiful flowers bloom throughout the year. Thus making them one of the most source for flowers and other plants being brought to different place all over the country. because of the favored weather they has and the beautiful flowers that blooms in their place, they created a yearly fest about flowers, they also have the ala-rose parade that is being held at the festival date, where hundreds of locals and tourists gathered around the main street to see beautiful and grand floats parading.
i really love that place, the husband and i even had our honeymoon there early 2006. those are some of the memories of our first vacation as husband and wife, someday, we still dream of experiencing a wonderful riviera maya honeymoon!

YQOTW #53

1. Have you been good this week?
:: yes I think so :D

2. Name some things you shouldn’t do in a hurry.
:: taking care of my family

3. Name a sound that drives you nuts.
:: fake cries

4. When is the last time you bought fresh flowers?
:: years!

5. Name the first thought that comes to your mind when I mention “Time”.
:: late

6. Is there something that you’re supposed to do on a daily basis, that you have not yet done today?
:: yes, swiping the floor

7. Do you love finding trouble to get into?
:: nope

8. Which are you better at, remembering faces or names?
:: faces

9. Can you see your home on Google’s Street View?
:: nope

10. It’s official, I’ve become ___!
:: a twitter addict!

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Unconscious Mutterings

1. Lease :: rent
2. Dead :: sadness
   
3. Removed ::oust
4. Broke :: poor
5. Lips :: pouty
   
6. Flight ::long
7. Three hours ::short time
   
8. Give :: money
   
9. Technical :: problem
10. Hurry :: up

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hook on silver

More and more bloggers are getting hook on writing about buying of silver. Well, actually I can't but too, you know, because with times like this when everything is cost rising, it is really a smart move to finally investment your money in something that is known to be effective. Such as investing in gold and the likes. Although starting up a business is one good choice too, like food business for example, you will still have a lot of things needed in order to come up with effective food business, like getting franchise or coming up with new ideas on the likes of people and even hiring man power to run the said business. And in times like this, more and more are really trying their luck with investing into something that can very much secure their future.

School Daze

School Daze

1. Do you have children in school?
:: next year, I'll have

2. Did you go to public school? If you have children did/do they?
:: Yes I did when I was in elementary

3. Are you currently in school or taking classes?
:: finished schooling

4. What level of education have you completed?
:: Bachelor Degree

5. Do you, or did you have loans out for your (or your children’s) education?
:: not yet, we're trying to get one though

6. What are your thoughts on the cost of tuition for colleges and universities?
:: it's expensive! and we need to prepare

7. Did school prepare you education wise for working in the real world? :: I think so

8. Did school prepare you emotionally for what lied ahead?
:: yeah I think so

9. If you ran a high school, what changes would you make?
:: more cool teachers!

Friday Fillins

1. If we had no winter, there will also be no summer, spring and fall

2. A haven of peace is a perpetual astonishment.

3. If I had my life to live over again, I'd be a better mom and wife

4. a busy day is inside of four and twenty hours.

5. If you've never been thrilled before, you are definitely missing a lot!

6. To be interested in the changing seasons, you better see yourself happy

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to sleeping early!, tomorrow my plans include finishing tasks and Sunday, is our family day!

gifts for the ento

During our wedding preparation, I got so hook on checking out sites that features and sells out unique wedding props, I actually wanted everything to be personalized because during that time, there are only few local sellers who does personalized loots that is why I wanted to be different but something that comes up with that is the huge amount of having almost everything done in uniform way. So, what I did was visit sites such as theknot.com a wedding site shop that makes everything personalized according to your likes! From their unique bridesmaid gifts and the whole entourage to personalized items to the free tips and suggestions a bride to be has to know! And my desired items before were those fancy looking personalized totes, bags and pouches. I also dig those cute mini bottle stopper, friendship bracelets, those shiny jewelry boxes too stands out! But if you wanted to give something that they can wear on your bridal shower, you can order those kinky tank tops and even tongs! lovely isn't?!

10 facts

1. Initials → KSCD
2. Nicknames → Kathy
3. Birth place → Cavite City
4. Hair color → Dark Brown
5. Age → 28
6. Eye color → dark brown
7. Birthday → April 23
8. Mood → Happy
9. Favorite color? → Purple
10. Left or right handed? → Right

Unconscious Mutterings

1. Animal :: pet
2. Temporary :: short
3. Moan :: ouch
4. Rapid :: water
5. That’s for me to say :: and you to listen
   
6. City :: cavite
   
7. Bumper :: bump
8. Eclipse :: book
9. Problematic :: me
10. If? :: what?!
    

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Random questions #3

Grabbed from Chikai :D

1. The way to win your heart? :: food and road trips!
2. What did you do last night? :: watched Judy Ann and Ryan Agoncillo's wedding special
3. Do you have the same name as one of your relatives? :: yep my grandmother
4. Are you looking for a boyfriend/girlfriend?:: nope, happily married
5. One song that's meaningful to you? :: All my life
6. Do you twirl or scoop your spaghetti? :: twirl
7. Do you drink milk straight from the carton? :: nope
8. How long is your hair? :: shoulder length
9. Do you like Batman? :: not anymore
10. Who was the last person who told you they loved you? :: my daughter
11. Addicted to anything? :: Olin's breath
12. What were you last listening to in the car? :: Hubby's song selection
13. Do you like anyone now? :: yep
14. When was the last time you sang out loud? :: earlier today
15. What did you have for breakfast? :: crackers
16. Is your birthday on a holiday? :: nope
17. What instant messaging service do you use? :: ym
18. Can you cook? :: yes
19. Did you have a nap today? :: nope
20. What was the reason you got in trouble last? :: don't remember

TEN THIS OR THAT

1. Love or money? :: LOVE.
2. Hard liquor or beer? :: beer
3. Cats or dogs? :: Dogs
4. A few best friends or many regular friends? :: Few best friends
5. Television or Internet? :: internet.
6. Pepsi or coke? ::Coke
7. Wild night out or romantic night? ::Romantic night.
8. Money or Happiness? ::Happiness
9. Night or day? :: night
10. IM or phone? ::Phone.

Thanks Chikai!

options to boom!

Have you heard about this options programs by poweropt.com ? It has been featured in the news for quite a while now. Specially now that the world is continually having the so called global recession, products and systems like this are being on the hot seat. Believing that this system can help ones down falling business to come alive and eventually get back on its feet again after the months of losses and trial and errors. Made by Syncsort Incorporated, this kinds of products are actually their line of forte, creating revolutionary systems that will help companies to do better when it comes to different duties like warehousing, accounting, query performance, back up and protect data and so much more. It is basically a product that does thousand of things! Which can really be helpful for companies, businesses and corporations right?! Right. So there, maybe if you are in line with companies that need such, don't hesitate to incorporate this product system to your boss and for sure, you'll recieve great kudos in the next few months to come!

food 4 thought

Breakfast
If your job made you move, but you could choose which country you would be living in, which country would you choose and why?

:: Anywhere in Europe!

Lunch
Do you have any phobias?
:: snakes

Dinner
What is something you can't help but spend money on?

:: food and kikay stuffs! and car insurance

Midnight Snack
What profession/job did your parent(s) have while you were growing up?

:: my dad was a naval officer, my mom always been a house wife

Recipe of the Week
:: always save for the unexpected expenses.. better be always prepared.

sunday stealing

Sunday Stealing: The Green Meme.

1. What is your current obsession? :: blogging and photography.

2. What’s a good coffee place? :: Starbucks of course! and Gloria jeans too...

3. Who was the last person that you hugged? :: my daughter

4. Do you nap a lot? :: yep!

5. Tonight, what’s for dinner? :: the husband just ordered take out...:)

6. What was the last thing that you bought? :: make ups!

7. What is your favorite weather? :: rainy days! the best!

8. Tell us something about one blogger who you think will play this week? :: not so sure.

9. If you were given a free house that was full furnished, where in the world would you like it to be? :: somewhere in Canada or in the US

10. Name three things that you could not live without. :: my family, laptop, and camera

11. What would you like in your hands right now? :: new lens for my camera!

12. What’s one of your guilty pleasures? :: shopping and eating out!

13. What would you change or eliminate about yourself? :: a lot, the list will probably go on and on and on

14. As a child, what type of career did you want? :: flight attendant

15. What are you missing right now? :: my daughter.. she's sleeping over at my folk's house

16. What are you currently reading? :: breaking dawn and leaflets about gay vacations

17. What do you fear the most? :: losing my family

18. What’s the best movie that you’ve seen recently? :: Twilight!

19. What’s your favorite book from the past year? ::The Twilight series.

20. Is there a comfort food from your childhood that you still enjoy? chips and chocolates!

colleges

online college courses are so in now! would you believe that more and more are choosing to get this kind of education in tertiary level because the comfort it can give the student, imagine, you wouldn't have to worry about going to school late since you can just open up your computer and sign in for your class even in your pajama sets! Funny I know, but it is the real world now, a lot prefer that kind of thing. No need to prep up and have a hard time going to the other town where the schools and colleges are located. It's basically being practical in every means, and it would be a good choice for parents as well because they wouldn't have to worry on daily allowances and clothing budget for their kids! So I guess this will be the trend in the next few years to come. More and more will be interested in enrolling themselves and their kids to online colleges. So why not take your opportunity now to learn more about it.

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uses of baking soda

Snagged this from House+Made and thought I post it here.

1. Use as a on-toxic, natural scouring powder (use like Soft Scrub or Comet, but you don’t need gloves!)
2. Create a ‘foam gun’ by mixing vinegar and baking soda in a soda bottle (DO NOT put the lid on!); aim it at a friend for full effect.
3. To make your own baking powder, stir and sift together 2 parts of Cream of Tartar to 1 part baking soda and 1 part cornstarch.
4. Makes a last-resort fire extinguisher, great for grease fires (to which you should NEVER add water), also.
5. Add 1/4 cup when re-washing a load of stinky laundry that sat in the washer too long.
6. Soda absorbs kitty-litter stinkiness. Cover the bottom of the litter box with a layer of baking soda then add kitty litter on top.
7. Wash out thermoses, sippy cups, and other closed containers with soda and water to get rid of stale odors.
8. Clean your coffee maker by running it through its cycle with a solution of 1 part baking soda to 4 parts water.
9. Polish your silver with a bit of soda on a damp rag.
10. Rub a solution of baking soda and water on your windshield to keep it from fogging up.
11. To remove strong smells from your hands wash with baking soda and water, then rinse.
12. Add 2 Tbsp. of baking soda to baby’s bath water to help relieve diaper rash irritations.
13. Make a paste of baking soda and a little water and apply directly to insect bites, rashes and poison ivy to relieve discomfort.
14. Make a smooth, white playdough: mix together 1 1/4 cups water, 2 cups soda, 1 cup cornstarch. Sprinkle on carpets or upholstery and vacuum up to remove pet smell and other disagreeable odors.
15. Relieve canker sore pain by using it as mouthwash.
16. Keep cut flowers fresh longer by adding a teaspoon to the water in the vase.
17. Put an open container of baking soda in the fridge to absorb the odors.
18. Sprinkle it in your slippers, boots, and shoes to alleviate shoe smells.
19. Put it under sinks and along basement windows to repel crawling insects.
20. Sprinkle around the garden to prevent rabbits from eating your veggies and to sweeten your tomatoes.
21. Add a cup to the toilet, leave it for an hour, and then flush. It will clean the toilet and absorb the odor.
22. Use a paste of baking soda mixed with water as an anti-acne face scrub.
23. Scrub fruits and vegetables with baking soda and water to remove pesticide residues and wax.
24. Mix 1 tsp. baking soda with your usual shampoo to remove styling product build-up and to relieve oily scalp.
25. Make ‘invisible ink’ by mixing equal parts baking soda and water; paint on paper then hold up to a lightbulb to read the message (the heat will brown the baking soda)
26. To open up a partially clogged drain, pour 1/2 c baking soda in, then add 1 cup of vinegar; let bubble for several minutes, then run hot water down the drain.
27. Combine equal parts baking soda and borax to make your own dishwasher detergent.
28. Sprinkle a bit of baking soda in the bottom of your trashcan to alleviate stinky trash odors.
29. Scour crayon and pencil marks off of your wall without damaging paint with a bit of baking soda on a damp cloth.
30. Freshen up your toothbrushes by soaking in a solution of equal parts baking soda and water.
31. Sweeten your breath by using a solution of baking soda and water as a mouthwash.
32. Brush your teeth with baking soda to whiten and remove stains naturally.
33. Make a solution of 1 Tbsp. baking soda, 1/2 tsp. liquid soap, and 1 gallon of water; spray on plants to keep powdery mildew at bay.
34. Add 1/2 cup baking soda to your washing for whiter whites and brighter colors.
35. Pretreat clothes with a paste made from 4 Tbsp. baking soda and 1/4 cup warm water to remove stains (even perspiration!).
36. Sprinkle on steps and sidewalks as a wintertime de-icer.
37. Keep weeds from growing out of cracks in your concrete walk- or driveway by sprinkling generous amounts of baking soda into the cracks.
38. Rid your pet of earmites by washing out their ears with a cotton ball dipped in a solution of 1 tsp baking soda in 1 cup warm water.

YQOTW

1. Have you been good this week?
:: I think I was.

2. Name some things you shouldn’t do in a hurry.
:: baking :) or else you'll fail.

3. Name a sound that drives you nuts.
:: accelerating motorbikes -- those who usually tests their mufflers (read: loud mufflers!)

4. When is the last time you bought fresh flowers?
:: My mom's birthday

5. Name the first thought that comes to your mind when I mention “Time”.
:: precious

6. Is there something that you’re supposed to do on a daily basis, that you have not yet done today?
:: cook! lol -- waiting for the husband to do it for me :D

7. Do you love finding trouble to get into?
:: nope...

8. Which are you better at, remembering faces or names?
:: faces I think... argh, I really don't know.. I suck on both!

9. Can you see your home on Google’s Street View?
:: didn't try it yet... I guess not.

10. It’s official, I’ve become ___!
:: a real shopoholic! I'm actually searching for Kettlebell now!

jewels found!

My sister and I found a great site that offers affordable yet super nice discount jewelry that sure to capture one's like! I, particularly like this sterling silver charm bracelet, at below $10 it is super cheap right? it has unique and beautiful charms included and the chain itself is quite big and chunky compare to those other jewelry brands in the market today, actually, the brand is what we are paying high, not the quality nor the design. And as a wise buyer, you have to make sure of the things you grab from items that you buy. So I guess there is nothing wrong to buy cheaply priced items but make sure that the quality wouldn't be in the edge of everything.
Actually, I am not a silver fan, but with the great and awesome design www.holstedjewelers.com has to offer, I wasn't able to control myself from buying! I'm still thinking if I can get more items that can be serve as gifts to my female friends and families.

breaktime

It's the start of Holy Week, and here I am... blogging! I need to finish some tasks before I hit my vacation mode button and enjoy quality time with my family... and yes, some religious activities as well.

IM AFRAID OF SILENCE: not most of the time
I TALK A LOT WHEN I GET NERVOUS: yeah... It's my release of tension and stress
I AM REALLY TICKLISH: not anymore
I’M AFRAID OF THE DARK: oh yeah!
I’M AFRAID OF FACING MY BACK TO OPEN DOORS AT NIGHT: not always
I CAN’T SLEEP IN A ROOM IF THE CLOSET DOOR IS OPEN: got no problem with that.
I BELIEVE IN TRUE LOVE: of course!
I’VE RUN AWAY FROM HOME: nope. never tried. never did.
I COLLECT COMIC BOOKS: I used too! Funny Komiks
I SHUT OTHERS OUT WHEN I’M SAD: sometimes :( and I'm sorry for that
I’VE STAYED OUT ALL NIGHT: I used too...
I OPEN UP TO OTHERS EASILY: not anymore
I AM KEEPING A SECRET FROM THE WORLD: nope, well,aside from the fact that I'm looking for diet pills and thinking of trying it.
I WATCH THE NEWS: yep!
I OWN OVER 5 RAP CD’S: i have 4 :)