LF: new home

I've been wanting to move to a new home and maybe this time, it'll come true. Hubby and I were discussing this and now we're looking for that new home. I'm thinking of getting 2 or three bedrooms, small kitchen, foyer and maybe walk in bathtubs? Maybe not. We want it to simple as possible and nothing fancy. I wish we can move before classes starts.

Online prep

There a lot of ways to prepare for an important examination like sat prep, board exams, bar exams or any certification. Some still enroll for review in a prestigious university but some prefer to stay home and read. Since the Internet has been an important tool for us, maybe I would prefer studying online. It's easier, faster and most of all convenient for me.

April Fool's day

Happy April Fool's day!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Mamsie!

WORD of the day

“Thrifty” as opposed to “spendthrift”…

This one causes a lot of confusion for those learning the English language, and with good reason. Let’s look at the definitions for both:

Thrifty: practicing economical management; careful in the use of resources.
Spendthrift: A person who spends possessions or money wastefully.

If that gets hard to remember, try looking at it this way: A thrifty person is someone who is smart and saves, a spendthrift is someone who spends away what he or she has worked so hard to save—i.e. spend+thrift.

Gift for me

I really made up my mind to buy an iTouch as a gift for myself--Christmas and birthday gift. Since I don't have enough money to pay for it, I decided that I would use a credit card instead. I tried applying but I had second thoughts. So I asked my mom if she can give me extension to her credit card. I'm excited because she agreed. Now my credit card processing is on-going. Can't wait to get my hands on my new gadget.

iphone

My sister J sold her iPhone to my sister M and she really looked pleased about it. I haven't really checked that phone yet but I heard it's really good. Being a beginner on these gadgets, I probably will like the phone as well. Now I know what I will get for my sister M's birthday this coming June, you guess it right - iphone accessories.

needs and wants

I've been spending time window shopping, on the Internet that is. I've been weighing my options on my needs and wants. And unfortunately, the term needs are beginning to sound the same as wants tsk tsk. I have a not to quite long list of the things I want err need and I plan to stick with it. I plan to purchase some in 2-3 months time and I'm very excited about it. I'm beginning to check on shipping boxes so I can have them shipped out on the next business day.

new car

I got news last week that BIL's family bought another brand new car. And few days ago, the kid and I get to experience it. It's a brand new white starex. I liked it. It's very spacious and comfy. Perfectly for huge families, like us. And it's also perfect for long drives because you'll never get bored with the lcd monitor. That means, more reason for the kids to behave haha. I wonder how the insurance goes with this type of purchase. Maybe I'll check on western general auto insurance review for me to know.

vacation trip

Ever since our Singapore vacation, my sister has been asking for more trips. I told her that our Disney vacations has to wait til mid this year so we can have more time to save money. And recently she suggested a getaway in Palawan. I got excited on this idea because it's my dream to go back there and finish all the sites that I haven't seen from my trip last year. I told her, this would have to wait too till next month. Since it's summer time already, peak season starts today and everything there would be packed with people. She agreed.

Word FaQ

What is the difference between i.e. and e.g.?

I.e. means 'that is' (to say). E.g. means 'for example'.
I.e. is an abbreviation for Latin id est, 'that is'. E.g. stands for exempli gratia, 'for the sake of example'.

So you can say, "I like citrus fruits, e.g., oranges and lemons" (for example, oranges and lemons).

…Or you can use it to mean "I like citrus fruits, i.e. the juicy, edible fruits with leathery, aromatic rinds of any of numerous tropical, usually thorny shrubs or trees of the genus Citrus," (that is to say, the juicy, edible fruits...).

In the first sentence you are naming two kinds of citrus fruit; in the second you are giving an explanation. E.g. indicates an example; i.e. specifies and explains.

New challenge

I recently applied to another department in our office. I guess I'm starting to grow tired of my work and the urge for another challenge is on. Some say the position requires a lot of experience on CISCO and KVM switches. They even asked for a certification and/or background at least to get in. I admit I don't have certification (yet) but I do have the knowledge and background. Oh I hope I get in.

Real update

Hubby and I took the day off today and did some delayed errands. And we finally brought the digicam to the service center. I hope they'll fix soon. I also plan to get a new player for me and the hubby. It's kinda pricey, but let's see.

Busted!

Digicam's busted again. It makes me want to shout... ARRRRRGHHH!!!!! Good thing, it's still under warranty... haaay....

moisturized

I asked my sister where she bought the milk and oatmeal body scrub I saw at my parent's house because I like it. I tried it once when I was there and it made skin soft after bath. I think It'll help the chicken skin to go away with regular use. Just like mom, I like moisturizers. And with my mom's age, she uses anti wrinkle cream and my sister abroad never fails to provide for her. I believe moisturizers are important for our skin so don't forget to put one on.

Water fun day

Little angel had a Water Fun day at school this afternoon. By the looks of the photos taken by the hubby, she did had a great time with her classmates. More pictures *here*

~ Water Fun day in School ~

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Ate Jen!

Abs I want

My goal is to loose weight in preparation for this year's summer trips. Recently, I've been successful because of the quick weight loss tips I've been doing with my everyday exercise. I noticed I need to concentrate on my tummy area and this is the part that's very hard to get rid off. I'm okay with my arms and thighs, just the tummy part. I plan to go the the gym but it's looking for a nice gym near our area. I'm so determined to get the abs that I want.

Word FaQ

Word History FaQ

The Death Of John Lennon

At approximately 11PM on December 8th, 1980, famed rock musician John Lennon was walking through the gateway of his living quarters in New York City after spending several hours with his wife, Yoko Ono, mixing a new track entitled: Walking On Thin Ice. As Lennon approached the gate, a gunman stepped out of the shadows nearby and fired five hollow-point bullets at him from a Charter Arms .38 Special revolver. Four of the shots hit Lennon, inflicting severe wounds. Minutes later Lennon was pronounced dead on arrival in the emergency room at Roosevelt Hospital.

The response in America was tremendous. Shortly after networks reported the news, crowds gathered outside of The Dakota, where Lennon lived, and the Roosevelt Hospital, singing Lennon’s songs and burning candles. It got so that wife Yoko Ono had to request that the crowd disperse, as their chanting was keeping her awake. They gathered again in Central Park on the following Sunday for ten minutes of silent prayer; indeed, millions of people around the world responded to Ono’s request for this prayer.

The shooter was Mark David Chapman. Mere hours before the murder, Lennon had autographed a copy of his album Double Fantasy for him, saying afterward: “Is this all you want?” Chapman had only nodded silently. A photograph of the signing was captured by Lennon fan Paul Goresh, and shows Chapman in the background.

To this day, Lennon is mourned throughout the world. In New York City’s Central Park, there is a 2.5 acre landscaped section that goes by the name of Strawberry Fields, dedicated to the memory of the dead musician. It is often covered with flowers, candles in glasses, and other belongings left behind by Lennon fans. Candlelight vigils are often held here not only in memoriam of John Lennon, but other famous musicians, as well as those who were killed in the September 11 attacks on America in 2001.

Source: Wikipedia.org

Superfriends! Reunited

Superfriends reunited... after almost a year. What can I say? we've all been busy but we still kept in-touch. We watched a movie and had coffee and cake. I really enjoyed our date. There's so many things to catch up... I hope we can go out.. hmm.. every week?? haha.. More pictures *here*

~ Superfriends reunited ~

smoking...

I'm not proud but still I'm going to admit it. I've gone back to smoking again. Sometimes the stress and depression is unbearable that I need an outlet. And I'm sorry to say that it lead me back to my bad habit. Recently, I want to try options products like romeo y julieta cigars but I haven't bought anything yet. I still plan to quit you know. In time, I will.

Cheap car

I've been getting a handful of complains from the hubby about the car. I know the car has a few defects but what can I say? It's an old school car and quite normal for it show a few ups and downs for time to time. But I'm complaining because at least we have a car right? And it's all that we can afford. The hubby is still not satisfied and he's been browsing cheap car insurance.

Gift for him

I always find it hard to get a gift for men, especially for my dad or the FIL. First thing that usually comes in my mind are mens ties. I know it’s a lousy gift but I really can’t think of anything. So what I did last Christmas, I bought each of them edible goods, like cake or a wine. That seems fair, I think. hehe.

WORD of the day

albeit/awl-BEE-it/; conjunction
: conceding the fact that : even though : although

Example sentence: Frank does not close many tickets, albeit he pursues them with a gusto many of his teammates seem to lack.

Usage of this word was quite common until around 1900. At that time, it kind of fell off the radar for awhile, only to reemerge after 1930 and achieve a strong comeback. Use it today when talking to an American and he or she won’t think you an oddball, honest. Just try not to say anything crazy like: Hey, I’m going to close this ticket, sir, albeit your system is still down!

Marry Me Amy ~ "When I met you" (cover) @ Renaissance 2010 Megamall

"When I met you" (cover) ~ MARRY ME AMY

Renaissance 2010, Megatrade Hall Megamall 02.21.2010

Insurance

I've tried to compare life insurance on the Internet because my friend advised me because getting one. And she's right. It help me a lot on what benefits I can get versus the amount I need to pay Insurance is important nowadays because we can never tell. It's better to get protection for my family rather than regret it in the end.

Pink bathroom

It's been a year since we had our bathroom renovated. The MIL wanted a different look and now the bathroom is pink because of the little kiddo. New sink and a Toto toilet are now installed. I must say, the bathroom looks girly and fresh. I wish it had more room for the mirror and other accessories.

upagrade

I wish all the convenient stores here have barcode scanner. Some still using the manual method and it really slows down the business and not to mention the long irritating lines on the counter. But still you wait because there's no other store available nearby. Sounds familiar? hehehe. Yes, we all have our share of miserable moments. One word.. upgrade.

WORD of the day

arbitrary/AHR-buh-trair-ee/; adjective
: Determined by whim or caprice: existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance

Example Sentence: The network’s failures seemed completely arbitrary, going up and down at odd times all day long.

Did you know?
The Latin word "arbiter" means "judge," and the English adopted it, via Anglo-French, with the meaning "one who judges a dispute"; it can now also be used for anyone whose judgment is respected.

"Arbitrary" traces back to the Latin adjective "arbitrarius" ("done by way of legal arbitration"), which itself comes from "arbiter." Today, it can also be used for anything determined by or as if by a personal choice or whim.

MMA @ Gig studio

MMA @ Gig studio this afternoon. It was a blast! Fun chats and great music as always. We need to do this more often.

Wii

The last time we went at my SIL's house, we were busy playing wii. Especially the little kiddo who already tried all the games they have on file, like racing cars, tennis, golf, drums and many more. But she told me that she loved playing golf but the SIL find it boring hehe. I prefer playing the tennis since I know the game and I miss playing it. We might visit them again so we can play more.

First priority

I never thought I would be checking on life insurance quotes online until I had a family of my own. All I can think of was how to get my family safe and protected. Especially now that the little kiddo is not so little anymore. She's now 4 years old and already attending school on junior nursery level. She's quite taller for her age and never fails to ask a million questions everyday. Like every family in the world, all they want is the best for their loved ones.

Happy Me

Happy Birthday to me....

"Para-Para" @ NU 107.5's IN THE RAW stand out song of the week

Marry Me Amy's "PARA-PARA" song is NU 107.5's IN THE RAW stand out song of the week! Stay tuned on NU 107.5.

Marry Me Amy @ Renaissance 2010

Happy Birthday!

Happy 1st Birthday Aston's! We had a blast at Jollibee this afternoon. Thanks for the invite! More pictures *here*

~ Jollibee and Lanna @ Aston's 1st Birthday! ~

Wabs & Liz Birthday!

Wabs & Liz birthday bash at Fort Wilhelmina today. Party!!!!

WORD of the day

red herring/RED- HAR-ing/; noun
: Something used to draw attention away from the real issue

Example Sentence: Many of the citizens in Cleveland opined that the mayor’s speeches about the new basketball arena were in fact red herrings, put in place to deflect attention away from that city’s poverty problem and high crime rate.

Did you know?

A herring is a soft-finned bony fish. People who like to eat herring have long preserved them by salting and slowly smoking them. That process makes a herring turn red or dark brown -- and gives them a very strong smell.

Dogs love to sniff such smelly treats, a fact that makes the fish a perfect diversion for anyone trying to distract hunting dogs from the trail of their prey. The practice of using preserved fish to confuse hunting dogs led to the use of the term "red herring" for anything that diverts attention from the issue at hand.

Kiddie party

We're going to attend a kiddie party by the end of this month and I'm thinking on what to give already. I know for sure they already have Bob revolution stroller for the kid, so I was suggesting the hubby to get a toy car instead. Because as to what I heard, the birthday celebrant really likes cars. We might get the whole set this weekend. Can't wait for the party.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Natural diet

My friends noticed that my dad lost weight. Well, it's noticeable because his tummy went away and he looked slimmer now compared from before. His doctor advised him to take weight loss supplements, like xenical to get rid of all those fats in the tummy. All in all, he lost 25 lbs. I love to take xenical but I just don't have the budget for that, so doing the natural way to loose weight. Jogging and exercise.

help online

Internet has been a great help for everyone especially me. I used it for my research during my thesis days in college. Me and my thesis partner would get ideas online and since it's an engineering based idea, we depend mostly on web directory. It greatly help me because I was not very familiar with the terms before, and I finished the book easily because of it. Life is so much easier with Internet available.

WORD of the day

nominal\NOM-in-ahl\; adjective

: (engineering) Functioning as intended

Example Sentences: It took over an hour on the phone to troubleshoot the system, but by the end of the call the customer’s network was nominal.

At launch time in 1986, all was not nominal for the space shuttle Challenger; extreme cold weather from the night before had done damage to one of its vital parts.

There are in fact many different ways to use this word, but for call center agents, the definition given above is by far the most appropriate. And incidentally, for those of you who remember the Challenger disaster, it could have easily been avoided. Several engineers warned NASA managers about the potentially catastrophic results of launching the craft on a cold morning. These warnings went unheeded. Today, the culture at NASA is somewhat different. A launch for one of their shuttles is absolutely out of the question unless all systems are operating nominally.

Diet aids

I hate it when I have my period, because it triggers my appetite. And not just appetite for eating more, but I feel cravings for junk foods. I usually control my cravings but eating less but sometimes, I can't help it. I snug a piece or two at the grocery store and eat it immediately. What I hate about it is the guilty feeling after. I can't I need diet aids at times like these.

Diet pill

I noticed that hubby is getting bigger and bigger each day. So I asked him to watch what he's eating and exercise more. But sometimes he would tell me that he wants to give up. I know that feeling also. I remembered I tried the diet pill that works for a month. I almost gave up there, but I never did get those frustration get over me. So here I am still loosing weight in the process.

Scars

There are a lot of acne remedies in the market that promises fair and flawless skin. I for one, dream of getting the best treatment. The most effective cream to remove acne scars is the one I have now. I got it from my last visit to the dermatologist. At first I thought it's not doing anything on my skin up until I noticed scars are beginning to get lighter. I hope this will help erase those acne scars.

WORD of the day

congruent\ken-groo-ent\; adjective
: being in agreement or harmony; conforming to the circumstances or requirements of a situation in a strict technical sense

Example Sentences: “I’m not convinced that your ideas are congruent with the client’s expressed desire for simplicity,” wrote my boss at the top of the training outline I’d submitted.

“The system is functioning as congruently as we can hope to get it,” the agent said, once the site’s multiple routers were up and running.

Synonyms: accordant, becoming, compatible, fitting, proper.

Gadget talk

The hubby is telling me about this cellphone that he's interested in. He really wanted the cellphone with a built-in express music. I know it's the old model but I'm sure the price is not that expensive now. I'm thinking of getting the cell phone booster because there comes a time that we cannot get a good signal from a certain location. But I'm okay with my cellphone now. What I want now is a brand new iTouch.

New TV

My dad bought a big sony lcd tv with a home threatre last month. We loved to watch tv in their bedroom because of the cool sound. So I gave him tons of movies to kept him occupied during the weekends. And now that he has cool home threatre, he gave us old tv. We plan to get some tv stands because the old one is kinda small. I can tell it'll look nice in our living room.

Pure water

Ever since the typhoon hit us, we became more cautious on what we eat and drink. The hubby started to purchase mineral water because we cannot risk the health of our little kiddo. Prevention is always the best than cure. That's why I suggested that we also get the water softener purifier so we can have purified water without purchasing outside. The hubby might consider this and I'm happy about it.

Flash drive

Getting the flash drive is one of the best things I did these past few months. It's very very useful especially for me who needs to transfer files a lot. Everybody knows we loved taking pictures and transferring those files is sometimes a headache. Me and my friend also use it to share music and movies. Not to mention the TV series that we always watch. I might but another flash drive, with a bigger memory this time.

WORD of the day

attain/e-tayn/; verb
: To reach as an end; to gain; achieve; or, to come into possession of.

Example sentence: The agent was able to attain a connection via OOB after the modem was replaced.

Synonyms: accomplish, acquire, earn, fulfill, gain, obtain, procure, reach, secure, win.

Insurance

It's been awhile since I watched television. But sometimes I chose not to because of all the bad news I'm hearing. But of course, I need to be aware of what's going on, like the economic crisis, weather and many more. We'll never know what's in store for us in the future, so it's always better to safe than sorry. That's why we are planning to get at least, cheap insurance. Now that the little kiddo is growing up fast, it'll be very useful for us to get insurance.

WORD of the day

rectify/REK-tuh-fye/; verb
: To set right, to remedy; to correct by removing errors

Example Sentences: The customer was furious, but Joanne rectified the situation by providing an immediate dispatch to the site.

Telling a girl that she looks fat on the first date…there is no rectifying this blunder; forget her and move on.

Synonyms: Amend, clean up, doctor, fix, make good, repair, straighten out.

Treat acne

The most effective way to treat acne is by going to the dermatologist. I've learned that through experience when I did not had any other choice. There came a time when I was so depress and frustration about my acne problem. The doctor helped me treat acne and gain back my confidence. I just wish I went there sooner.

Acne cure

I've spend almost my entire life searching for that perfect acne cure. I remembered, I tried almost all the promising acne regimen available in the market but sadly, none of them worked for me. Recently, I've learned from an accutane reviews that this actually works. They use a powerful ingredient to eliminate acne. I hope this is the one I'm looking for because obviously, I don't want to undergo another trial and error type of thing.

Natural fat burner

A lot of people I know wants to slim down in time for summer. Some prefer the fast and effortless way to trim the fat. Of course, who doesn't want that right? But of course, if you have the time and money, you could. But it's always the best to do it the natural way. Diet and exercise is the most natural fat burner and not to mention, healthy too. I prefer the diet and exercise plan because it's a winner if you see results from your hard work.

Emptiness

~ 11.22.2009: At Josephine's Restaurant in Tagaytay. ~

Diet plan scheme

I've come up with a diet plan scheme because summer is fast approaching and I need to slim down fast. I bought a high fiber all wheat cereal to replace my rice meal. So that means, I'm down to one meal rice a day. It helps because it prevents the big tummy from getting more bigger. I read somewhere that it'll still boils down to what I eat so I'm eating healthy and less now. I also exercise once and if I have time, I do it twice a day. Because taking a bath in the afternoon and another before I go to sleep. I am also considering taking diet supplements because it also helps. Join me in preparing for summer.

Now is the time

2010 is a big year for us. We have plans on traveling local and abroad this year and we are looking forward to it. I know we need funds but I think we can produce them if we really believe we can do it. I don't want to sit down here and dream. It's time to take action and now is the time for that. So I advised the hubby to slim down so we won't have any problems getting medical in the future. I told him to check cholesterol treatment and use his medicard while the treatment is free. Now is the time, ours is the power.

Slimming down

Holidays are over and for some of us, flabs are big again but not for me. I had my share of gluttony moments last holiday but I was still watching what I eat. And I did my sit ups when the year started so hopefully I can do it for the rest of the year. Tomorrow's gonna me rest day so I'll move the furnitures here so I can access again our fitness equipment. I know I need to run on the treadmill again so I can slim down faster. It's time to slim down and enjoy the summer.

WORD of the day

Commonly used idioms:

(To) eat one's heart out: When you say this, you’re telling someone else to go ahead and be jealous of your achievements.
~ "Eat your heart out, Joe, I closed 15 tickets today!”

Everything but the kitchen sink: Almost everything one can think of.
~ “They brought everything but the kitchen sink to the hotel with them!”

Knock it off! When you tell someone to knock it off, you’re telling them to stop.
~ “Knock it off with all that noise you’re making, Steve, it’s driving me crazy!”

Wet blanket: A person who discourages others from having fun.
~ “Frank went to bed early instead of going to the party with us—but then he always was sort of a wet blanket.”

Emptiness

~ 11.29.2009: Long Island Iced tea. ~

No acne

My sister and I are prone to acne, I don't why. Maybe it's the genes from our dad so all we can do is to have it treated by an expert. It's somewhat expensive, if you see it that way, but that's way it is. My sister started her treatment last year and skin cleared up using adult acne solutions from the dermatologist. We are now using maintenance creams to keep acne away. But still, I prefer to visit the dermatologist.

WORD of the day

assiduous/as-sid-u-ous/; adjective
: Marked by careful attention or persistent application

Example Sentences: Mike insists that the power of positive thinking is real, and practices it assiduously.

Assiduous attention must be paid whilst driving through EDSA, in order to avoid accidents.

Synonyms: active, determined, devoted, diligent, earnest, industrious, persistent, steady, unremitting.

Acne no more

I still have acne problems once in awhile but not that severe just like last year. It all ended when I visited the dermatologist and undergo several painful sessions to remove the acne. It's worth it because my face cleared up and I'm more confident up to this day. I can still purchase and continue the sessions, if I have the time and money, but maintenance medicine and tretinoin cream can do the trick. But still, if I have the money, I'd still do the dermatologist. Like I said, it's worth it.

Election

Everybody's going to be busy this year because of the up coming election this May. Like my BIL's family are friends with a local candidate and as early as now, they are busy promoting and campaigning. So many plans like going places to meet the people, doing speeches to local events and distributing posters, brochures, shirts, promotional pens and many more. I asked BIL if our band can squeeze in on some of their events, so we can promote also our songs. It's a big project for them and hopefully they can include us.

Stress free

I believe we all need some time to relax and unwind from the all the stress from work, personal issue and many more. I do know some collects toys, stamps, gold coins, antiques etc. Some like to go places here and abroad. And for me, music is my passion and soul. It helps me relieve all the stress from work and family, keeps me alive and going, and simple be myself. I hope to travel more this year too. How about you, what's your stress-reliever?

Happy New Year

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

....On our way to Tagaytay.

WORD of the day

surmise/ser-MIZE/; transitive verb
: To form a notion from doubtful or thin evidence

Example Sentences: Lynn surmised that the ticket could be closed after a janitor at the site told her the equipment was up and running fine.

It was tempting to surmise that Rick and Lisa’s relationship was over; they had not been seen together all week, and she was smiling all the time.

Other ways to say it: assume, believe, conclude, deduce, guess, imagine, judge, opine, suppose, suspect.

Merry Chrismas!

Merry Christmas!

WORD of the day

implicit/im-pli-set/; adjective
: Understood though not put clearly into words
: Without doubt, absolute, complete

Example Sentence: “Do you trust me?” the lady asked, staring seductively over her glass of wine. The man smiled and replied: “implicitly”.

Other ways to say it: absolutely, completely, fully, unconditionally, unhesitatingly, unquestionably, unreservedly, wholeheartedly

dental care

I've been trying to catch an appointment with the pedia dentist from the nearby mall here but every time the pedia doctor is available, we are not. The last time we visited the dentist was few months back and we plan to go back because the little kiddo's teeth needs more work. We plan to remove the two front teeth and pasta-repair two more on the right side and that's it. I hope I can catch an appointment soon. I wonder if the other dental clinics are available, like for some who are famous because of their expertise like the Orange NJ dental implants.

Happy Wedding Anniv

~ We had a nice quiet dinner out and had coffee at Starbucks. ~
Happy 33rd Wedding Anniversary Papsie and Mamsie.

WORD of the day

Immoderate/im-MAH-duh-rut/; adjective
: exceeding just, usual, or suitable bounds

Example Sentence: The agent was able to maintain a level head during the call in spite of the customer’s immoderate comments.

Did you know?

"Immoderate," "excessive," "inordinate, "extravagant," "exorbitant” and "extreme" are all words for going beyond the normal limit.

Immoderate suggests a lack of desirable restraint.

Excessive implies an amount or degree too great to be reasonable (excessive punishment).

Inordinate implies an exceeding of the limits dictated by morality or good judgment (inordinate pride).

Extravagant implies an indifference to restraints dictated by truth (extravagant claims for a product or service).

Exorbitant leans more toward a departure from accepted standards (exorbitant prices).

Extreme suggests a pressing or extending to the farthest limit possible (extreme prejudice).

Eat out

Band rehearsal last Saturday minus one because Randel was sick. Since we don't have any commitments after, Joey and I joined AC in Trinoma and accompanied her while she waited for her sister to arrived. We ate at Bigoli. Yup! Pizza and pasta - my fave. It's obvious that we all haven't slept yet. Look at our eyebugs - sooo big.

~ eat out. ~

Health talk

Our family's health is the priority here in the house so when in comes to food we cook, it should all be clean, fresh and healthy. We buy our meat every week so we don't stock them in the fridge and the vegetables should be fresh. Ever since the typhoon Ondoy, it's scary to drink tap water now. So we started buying our drinking water. I know it'll add up to our expenses to the hubby thought of getting the furnace filters so we can install directly and get water from there. We still haven't decided yet, so for now we'll buy our water.

The box

Every Christmas, the MIL always sends a box of goodies. Ans she said, the box will arrive some time this week. The little kiddo and I are both excited. She's expecting new toys, clothes and of course, chocolates. But what I love to get are the little things like moisturizers, lotions, lipsticks, wrinkle cream and many more. Like I said, the box might arrive this week, good thing I'm on leave this weekend. Can't wait.

exercise

I've been trying my very hard to slim down these days. But with so many occasions to attend, can't help but eat more than I should. That's why I still need a fat burner to help loose some more weight. I eat less when I need to and spend time doing my everyday exercise. I know exercise is still the best that's why I always make sure to give it at least 15 to 20 minutes everyday, for that I feel great.

Christmas gifts

Me and my sisters talked about that we would not buy presents for each other this year. Everybody agreed because we need to save more money for our Singapore trip next year. All of us will go to Singapore to meet our to other sisters there. I know it's sounds exciting because we haven't been to a trip abroad in a long time. But the hubby is considering a xbox 360 this year because the little kiddo's room is finish. Now we'll have more room to play.

WORD of the day

bevy/BEV-ee/; noun
: A large group or collection

Example Sentence: Bad weather in the Midwestern part of the United States triggered a whole bevy of tickets for MIS, and workforce operators went home the next day with hoarse voices from shouting “Queue! Queue!” all night long.

Did You Know?

What do you call a group of crows? Or swine? Or leopards? Well-educated members of the medieval gentry seem to have been expected to know the answers: a murder of crows, a sounder of swine, and a leap of leopards. They would also have been expected to know that "bevy" referred specifically to a group of deer, quail, larks, or young ladies.

Scholars aren't certain why "bevy" was chosen for those groups (though they have theories). What is known for sure is that "bevy" first appeared in the 15th century and was used as a highly specific collective for many years. Today, however, bevies can include anything from football players to toaster ovens.

Source: www.merriam-webster.com

Bazaar

We finished setting up the booth the other day and the world bazaar festival is now open. We're all excited about it because we got new and imported merchandise to sell. I can't wait to go there and check out other booths as well. Maybe I could do some shopping as well. But I don't want to over do it because I need to save more for next year. I guess we need merchant services for the booth just in case some customer carry credit cards with them.

Wabshaq @ Booth 103 - World Bazaar Festival

Visit us:
Wabshaq @ Booth 103 - World Bazaar Festival
World Trade Center Metro Manila
December 4-16, 2009
See you.

WORD of the day

Plausible/PLAW-zuh-bul/; adjective
: Appearing worthy of belief

Example sentence: Her reasons for missing work were plausible at first, but soon became ridiculous.

Did you know?

Today the word "plausible" usually means "reasonable" or "believable," but it once held the meanings "worthy of being applauded" and "approving." It comes to us from the Latin adjective "plausibilis" ("worthy of applause"), which in turn derives from the verb "plaudere," meaning "to applaud or clap."

Team Zitros

We had a wonderful family day last Sunday in Tagaytay. Hope we can do this more often. See more pictures *here*

~ Team Zitros in Tagaytay ~

Say NO

I've been watching the news lately and noticed that people still transact with people who sell drugs. I feel bad on people who use them because they have no future with it and they should know and realize that. Good thing, gov.ph offers a wide range of drug rehab center in the country. We need to let the people know about it especially the teenagers. They have a good future and they need to stay away from drugs.

appetite suppressants

I think I haven't met the goal weight that I wanted. I was on the right track until a week ago, I stopped taking appetite suppressants just because I ran out. Stupid of me, I didn't buy some more. So here I am back to zero and starting over. I wish I could have continued it and didn't waste those seven days because I might be half way from my goal weight by now.

car accesories

I love to buy stuff like car accessories when I still had my car. I usually ask help from my friends but good thing, the hubby who was my boyfriend back then, knows a lot about cars. Sometimes we would switch places when driving to give each other a break. Even though I don't have my car now, I still kept the store information because they have affordable prices. I wonder if they also sell truck accessories there.

Cars

We've been talking about cars lately, like how convenient they are especially when you have kids. Of course, I want a car for us but still it's not practical. We have to double or even triple check the budget before we get one. Sometimes, I envy those celebrities who have luxury cars and kick ass race cars in their garage. I wonder where they shop for Ferrari parts.

WORD of the day

induce/in-doos/; verb
: To bring about, produce, or cause

Example sentences: Jan’s fever was no doubt induced by fatigue; she had been without sleep for almost two days.

Believe it or not, the network failure was induced by wasps building a nest on the smart jack.

Synonyms: effectuate, set off, stir, touch off, trigger.

WORD of the day

chagrin \shuh-GRIN\, noun:
:: Acute vexation, annoyance, or embarrassment, arising from disappointment or failure.

transitive verb:
To unsettle or vex by disappointment or humiliation.

Example sentence (as a noun): Much to our chagrin, the cab driver could not make change for one hundred pesos, and we wound up paying double for what the ride was worth.

Notice that today’s word can be used as a transitive verb as well. Great. But some of you may be wondering: What exactly is a transitive verb?

First of all, it’s an action verb. Second of all, it requires a direct object to complete its meaning in the sentence. The action of the verb is transferred to the object directly.

The cab driver chagrined us.
The subject (the cab driver) applied a direct action (chagrined) to the object of the sentence (us).

oh yeah... it's FRIDAY the 13th today...

Marry Me Amy Updates!

We are still busy with the band's MTV Emerge. And recently we had a little photo shoot at home. Thanks to my sister for lending her CANON EOS 40D. Even though we had no photographer to help us out, the 50mm lens really served it's purpose. Here are some pictures edited by Aimz. More pictures *here*
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WORD of the day

cognizant/COG-ni-zent/; adjective

: Knowledgeable of something, especially through personal experience
: To be mindful

Example Sentence: Jeremy was very cognizant about speaking to the vice president, not wishing to say or do anything disrespectful. (2nd definition)

Synonyms: alive, awake, aware, conscious, sensible, sentient.

Need band pictures

I've been busy (again as always) work and the band. We just finished the band profile but we still need more group pictures. And speaking of pictures, we need to set a photo shoot probably our next meet up. I might borrow my sister's dslr and use the tripod because she can't make it to the photo shoot for sure because she has work. I still take phentermine diet pills because I need to look thinner. Argh.

Happy Birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

~ Happy Birthday Sarpotz and Chabby! ~

Slim down

I'm still using slimming pills to this day and I know it's working. I just used my old carpenter pants the other day and I was so very excited. Because the last time I used the pants was before I had a kid and that was 4 years ago. When I have time, I made sure that I'd work out too, although it's tiring at times but I know it's worth it.

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quick update

~ Argh! Spending too much time with work and no time for blogs. I hate it.
~ Marry Me Amy played at the Mega Masquerade ball last Saturday and it went well.
~ Need to record demo songs again.
~ Thinking of getting a new acoustic guitar, or another bass guitar or an fx. Ok ok I want all.
~ Trying to get some sleep despite the issues.
~ Trying to built a good foundation of myself. I hope it's strong enough.
~ Need to get my head straight. Focus on what I need to do.

WORD of the day

efficacious/ef-fi-KAY-shuhs/; adjective
: capable of having the desired result or effect; effective

Example Sentences: A tone of sincerity can be most efficacious in placating an irate customer.

The way John asked Kat out on a date was not efficacious at all; she found “Hey baby, wanna party with me,” to be both crude and offensive.

Synonyms: efficient, potent, productive, useful.