Evee's here

My sister finally gave birth to her 3rd child and it's another girl! And we call her "Evee". I haven't seen her personally but she looks amazing in the photo. I'm guessing she's still skinny and breastfeeding. Can't wait to meet her next week. New baby means a blessing again and that we need to celebrate. So probably my sister will set Evee's baptismal celebration next month. Party, food, family gatherings again. Will suggest to my sister that I'll make the cupcake souvenirs and some personalized acrylic tumblers for the Ninongs and Ninangs (godmother and godfather). I'm sure it's gonna be a blast!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday!!! 

 ... to me, that is.

Vacation plans

Summer is fast approaching because I can feel the weather recently changed. No more late morning naps because it's already hot hehehe. I'm sure everybody has their summer plans booked because of the seat sales offered by the airlines all through out the year. So what's up for us this summer? Unfortunately, I don't have any. I was so busy and pr-occupied with lots of things lately. And I'm sure the kiddo would understand. But if I get a chance to go, I would definitely choose Boracay this year. One reason: because we haven't been there before. I know Boracay is over rated and all but why people still go there right? And besides, I wanted to experience that famous white beach first hand. And if we get a chance to go, I'll would definitely bring with me a ray ban 3293! 

Lappy check-up

I wanted to take blogging to the next level. I miss writing and posting, writing and posting, writing and posting pictures. I even have a scratch paper handy so I would now what to write about on my next post. I suggest that we get a new laptop but the hubby insist that we get the lappy checked first. We'll probably bring the lappy next week if we have time. I hope it's not that expensive though because I'm on a very tight budget. Anyway, we'll see...

More space!

Our LED TV is currently mounted on the wall because that was the original plan. To minimize cabinets/stands to maximize the space in our room. We recently bought a bed frame and a sofa bed and our room really looks good now. Then recently, the hubby is planning to get flat panel stands for the TV. I denied the idea because it's gonna be another installation but when he explained that I'll have a space on top, I finally agreed. Now the LED TV looks even nicer. Plus I have more space on top!

Kiddo's 7th Birthday Party @ KFC Congressional Ave.

Thank you family for all the support. Thanks to all who came. Thank you KFC for making the party extra special and less hassle for me. 

~ Happy Birthday love! ~

Dreaming

Every since we sold our ragged old car, I've been dreaming to get a new one. When you had an old car for years, any newer car brand would do, so I don't have any specific brand or model. I just want a newer model with less hassle. I'm scouting for model and prices already and the budget is sad to say, not in-line with it. So we're hoping when the hubby gets a job overseas, we can buy a new car complete with coats machine even. Talk about day dreaming but dreams are free right. Hope to see this dream a reality.

Happy Birthday Kiddo!

You've thought so much more these past 7 years. I learned to appreciate everything in life and I know I'm still learning from you. You've given me so much more and everyday is always a blessing with you. I thank the Lord everyday because of you. We're always counting the days and years, but for me I wanted the time to stop. Another year has past and I must say, I'm ready for more. More years to a lifetime with you. And this lifetime to our next life. I love you my baby kiddo. Happy 7th Birthday!

Future medicine

My principle in life changed when my family came and I know it's everybody's main concern too. "Health is wealth". I've read so many stories online about sad endings and so I've started a project. To research more effective ways to a happier and a healthier living. And so I came across this revolutionary medicine that can trigger the body’s natural system of healing--boiron. Still need to make some more research but it's promising new medicine that I know can saves lives in the future.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to everybody! Hope this year will bring prosperous and more blessings to us. Happy happy to all.

I feel this is my year so bring it on 2013!

Fast Facts

Google indexed it’s 1 trillionth unique URL on July 25, 2008. That is thought to be about 20% of all the pages on the Internet but a high percentage of the World Wide Web (the public Internet).

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Fast Facts

Facebook has 500 million registered users… about 100 million less than QQ.

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Since 2008, video games have outsold movie DVDs.

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The first known cell phone virus, Cabir.A, appeared in 2004.

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Band equipment

Just received a call this morning from a friend and advised that he badly need band equipment from Dec.11 to 13, and so I immediately said yes. We are now checking the equipment and realized that it'll be good if we could have a profire 2626 at guitar center because it's compatible with the mixer that we have already. So next year, we might canvas and probably get one if our budget permits us.

Fast Facts

There are more than 4 billion cell phones in use. About 3 million cell phones are sold every day.

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Scrubs

I love it I see a woman in scrubs because they looked clean and fresh. Good thing those stylish scrubs available online are also available here in the country. So whenever I go to the dentist or doctor, I always stare at the techs and nurses on-duty because of their uniform and stylish scrubs.

Fast Facts

There are some 2 billion TV sets in use.

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Tesda certified

The hubby finished his welding courses and is already Tesda certified. Next step is to look for a job. I know it's hard especially if you are new in the field, but he needs to do it because it's one to the major requirement for us to apply as immigrant abroad. I wanted to be tesda ceritifed as well, but I won't settle for Machines, shaft couplings, masks, and welding guns hahaha! I prefer to take culinary.

Fast Facts

There are some 1 billion computers in use.

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Check-up

Kiddo is not feeling well since yesterday and we plan to bring her to the doctor later this afternoon. She really doesn't mind check-ups like this because she knows the doctor can help her. I'm keeping my hopes up that the kiddo will agree on the needle part. I know for sure that we'll have CBC test later and that means needle on the arm, to which the kids are scared of. Kiddo wants to be a doctor someday and maybe I will remind her later that somebody, she will be the one who will operate those medical computer carts and probably get blood samples etc etc. She will agree I know.

Fast Facts

A twillionaire is a twitterer with a million or more followers.

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Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to my lovely sister and to my niece!

Fast Facts

Spammer get 1 response to every 12 million emails they send (yet it still makes them a small profit).

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Fast Facts

9 out of every 1,000 computers are infected with spam.

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Project collaboration

If I could give myself a present this Christmas, it would be a kick-ass MAC BOOK PRO or an iMac. I know it's free to day dream but I'm hoping that dream would be a realty someday. I wanna get a new gear but not to brag but because I need it for personal use, like blogging. It's been obvious that I take blogging seriously and a crappy laptop just won't get me further. Just like last week, I got an email from a friend in Australia. He is a Dj/Arranger and he asked me to work on some bass line from his current mixes. I was super flattered! But given the gear that I have, it wouldn't be possible. I politely replied to my friend and he gratefully acknowledged. I'm keeping my hopes high (very high) and even positive about it. If that time comes, I would probably spend an entire week working on the things that I missed. So what's in store for me with this awesome gear? Up to date OS, cool and useful apps like Cubase with cubase 6 upgrade to work on my bass lines.

Fast Facts

Spam generates 33bn KWt-hours of energy every year, enough to power 2.4 million homes, producing 17 million tons of CO2.

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Sale

Year end means Christmas to all kids and kids at heart, but to us musicians it means Sale Sale Sale! hahaha! I'm waiting for sale announcements on all major music stores here in the country because I wanna get a good deal on some of the acoustic guitars that I have in mind. And maybe grab one of those excellent rane mixers while supplies last. Sale Sale Sale here we come.

Baking class

I attended Beginner Fondant Cake at Heny Sison last Thursday and it was lots of fun. If only I can take all of the class or maybe enroll to Culinary School, I'd do it. But of now, this will do.

My first fondant cake....

Gift idea orders

Baseball is rarely played here in the country because the national sport is Basketball and people are really into it. But despite the popularity, I know there are still a number of schools in the metro that makes it a Saturday sport especially in the South. And when your into the gift shop business, even though you are not into sports (like me), one must get to know, familiar to meet the demands and get more clients. I remembered a story from a friend that makes gift ideas and had the same experience. Now he's very much familiar with the sport and getting a lot of baseball coach gift ideas orders.

Fast Facts

160 billion emails are sent daily, 97% of which are spam.

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Fast Facts

Beethoven was the first composer who never had an official court position, thus the first known freelance musician. Born in 1770, he grew up poor, but published his first work at age 12. By age 20 he was famous. He often sold the same score to six or seven different publishers simultaneously, and demanded unreasonably large fees for the simplest work. He was short, stocky, dressed badly, didn’t like to bath, lived in squalor, used crude language, openly conducted affairs with married women, and had syphilis. Beethoven was deaf when he composed his Ninth Symphony.

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Tweet! Tweet!

Is Twitter a great way to keep in touch with people, or a time-waster?

Both

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Work-out chats

Hubby and I are planning to join a marathon this coming November and we're both very excited about it because it's one of our goals before the end of the year. We plan to run at least 30 mins a day and I'm still thinking what would be the best time for me because I work night shifts. Sometimes I feel I want to try another exercise routine. I heard yoga is very effective, plus it's more peaceful hahaha. But probably I'll be needing a yoga blocks once I attend sessions. Another is pole dancing. This is quite interesting for me but weighing the odds, pole dancing is probably not me. I'm too heavy! hahaha!

Fast Facts

DVD discs are the same diameter (120mm) and thickness (1.2mm) as a Compact Disc (CD) but a DVD can store 13 times or more data.

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Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday dear Husband.
Love.
Happy Birthday Ardey, my sister.
Love.

Fast Facts

The top selling singles of all time are Elton John’s “Candle in the Wind ‘97″, at 33 million, Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas”, 30 million, and Bill Haley’s “Rock Around the Clock”, 25 million.

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Fast Facts

Global sales of pre-recorded music total more than $40 billion.

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Trip na Trip!

All our bags are not yet pack, but we're ready to go....

Hahahaha!

Trip na Trip with the family next week.

Abangan.

Fast Facts

In May 1997, Paul McCartney broke his own world record by obtaining his 81st gold disc.

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Stress free!

Stress is the number enemy one can have. And there a lot of ways to cure and even prevent it and here's what I usually do. 

1.  I MAKE time for myself. This is important. Do not make excuses. You need to come out from your stressful workload, spend some time alone and just be yourself. Believe me, it helps.

2. Bath time. I just recently discovered Epsom salt and it does great on my skin. Researching the benefits of this wonder salt, it also helps reduces stress. 

3. Water. Does is wonder you why everybody wants to hit the beach or swimming pool? Because it relaxes them. Same goes here. It's advisable to have an outdoor wall fountains at soothingwalls because the sound of the water relaxes the mind and body. 

There's so many ways to release stress online that you can read, but one thing I would definitely recommend---spend some quality time with family. Nothing beats the touch, love and care from the hubby and the kiddo!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Papsie!

Go for good health

The hubby tends to be adventurous at times and he likes the attention really. I remembered when he used to smoke this cigar that produces a 'kretek kretek' sound and amora really catches attention of others. At times, he will asked what kind of cigar he smokes, and call them-- best little cigars. Now he smokes a little because he wants to shift his hobby into biking. Go for good health.

Fast Facts

U2 was originally known as Feedback. To date, U2 have sold more than 70 million records, grossing $1,5 billion.

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Kitchen with the works

We just purchased this kick-ass oven recently and I'm oh-so excited to get started on our family project. I know everything will evolve with the product I'm going to produce and I need to master it asap. What really thrills me is that it's really going to happen. Our kitchen it turning out to be the kick-ass kitchen I've been dreaming about. And of course with all the RapidsWholesale.com for commercial kitchen equipment. But the new oven that we have is really a start. Now, back to work!

Fast Facts

In 1972 Leslie Harvey of Stone the Crows died after being electrocuted onstage in England. In 1976 Keith Relf, who used to play for The Yardbirds, was electrocuted by his guitar while playing in his basement. During a mid-performance in 1994 Ramon Barrero, a Mexican musician famous for playing the world’s smallest harmonica,

inhaled the harmonica and choked to death.

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Full time

My sister texted me yesterday and told me that her friend was looking for a band to play in Libis area. Too bad I'm not full-time anymore and some of my friends are pursuing a music career outside the country. Bands here are not paid high that's why they look for a career elsewhere. Some musician stay and play on their own. Like the solo and duo type group, to which they use synthesizer and midi interface musicians friend attached to the keyboard, so they can still have a full band sound with less people. If only they pay musicians high, I'd still be in the music industry full-time.

Fast Facts

The Carpenters signature song, We’ve Only Just Begun, was originally part of a television commercial for a California bank.

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Fast Facts

In 1952, John Cage composed and presented ‘ 4’33″ ‘, a composition consisting of 4 minutes and 33 seconds of silence.

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Bag talk

I am not a fan of leather but ever since I got this black leather bag from my mother-in-law, I never want to purchase another synthetic or plastic ones again. I know I'm not a bag person. I only have like 2-3 bags of different kinds, like this shoulder bag I'm currently using for work. Then I have a mailman bag for family days, and going out with the kiddo, because mailman bags would make me hands-free with my stuff. And of course, a big bag for outing and vacation purposes. Then I had this crazy idea that I'd get another leather bag. Plus get myself into reading materials online on how to repair leather especially for bags. I might needed some help someday right. Anyway, I haven't decided where to get one but I'm planning to get it on my birthday next year. Yup! No rush at all.

Fast Facts

There are 6 versions of Franz Schubert’s “Die Forelle” (“The Trout”), simply because when friends asked him for copies of the song, he wrote out new copies to the best he could remember at the time.

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Home

Before I was satisfied with the conventional television that we have in Bulacan. Me and the kiddo would lay back in front of the TV and watch.. and we can do it all day hehehe.

~ New Year's eve 2010 ~

Now we are lucky to have a flat screen mounts in our own bedroom in Congre. Which reminds me.... I should take photos of our room and so I can track the progress of the interior. Anyway, my dad also install a couple more flat screen wall mounted in the master's bedroom, living room and the movie room. Now everybody's excited to go home hahaha.

Help Others

I may not be perfect, but I am everyday grateful to HIM—for I can see, I can move, I can hear, I can feel, I can walk… and basically can do what a normal person would do. That’s why I never stopped caring for others. If I were in the shoes of a wealthy person, I would definitely do whatever I can to help others. That’s why I’m impressed to those celebrities who would give food, donate clothes, food, supplies like wheel chair, hearing aid batteries, medicines etc. But wealthy or not, we can still do our part in helping others. Start now.

Fast Facts

Paul McCartney was the last bachelor Beatle when he married Linda Eastman in a civil ceremony in London, 1969. Paul’s brother Mike was his best man. No other Beatle attended the wedding.

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Acoustic set

Jamming last Friday @ our House Blessing. Family and close friends were able to witness that special day.

Food + Music + Booze... what more can you ask for?

~ Acoustic set with Geo and Kim ~

Business option

Our family goal is to try our luck abroad but we are still thinking of putting up a business while we're still here. We thought custom design t-shirts as a business option. I know there's a lot to learn, and I believe with the right time and dedication, we can pull this off. Especially now, we have increase demand on custom design products and this is a good start. We can always start small and will eventually hit it big once we get recognize. Let's see.

Fast Facts

Since its launch in 1981 the song Memory of the musical Cats has been played on radio more than a million times.

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Ride

Hubby started his biking hobby and everyday he's excited to go out and ride. I'm pretty much happy because he really needs to trim down his weight. He swapped his old mountain bike with a good racer and he's pretty much happy with it. He made a DIY bike storage by setting-up this hook, with cables and a gear puller. It's a nice way to keep the bike and out of the way, especially in our house, which is crowded with things. I hope it doesn't rain in the next few days so he can enjoy the ride.

Fast Facts

The only guy without a beard in ZZTOP surname (last name) is Beard.

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Events

Just got the invites and we're all excited about this coming Saturday's event. It's the kiddo's family day in school. Everybody's going to bring food, play games and win prizes. Then we'll go to this Sports themed first birthday party in the afternoon. I plan to purchase a simple gift and basketball gift ideas would be suitable. It's 3 days to go...

Fast Facts

The US share of the world music market is 31.3%.

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Fast Facts

Themes from movies Unforgiven, A Perfect World, The Bridges of Madison County, and Absolute Power were all written by Clint Eastwood.

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Creative and practical

Tired to giving the same gifts every year? a Tie, pair of socks? This year I plan to be creative and practical. Just recently, I started giving away presents made from my our hands. And what's the best to it but in the kitchen right? We appreciate every little thought and hard work, and now it's time to pay it forward. One awesome example is shari's berries. They are simple, strikingly presentable and delicious. I mean, who would not want them right? Can't wait to make a batch at my hubby's birthday. He'll be thrilled, I know it.

Fast Facts

The last note of a keyboard is C.

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Fast Facts

The term “disc jockey” was first used in 1937.

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The harmonica is the world’s best-selling music instrument.

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Life's a beach

Apart from watching movies and surfing the Internet, traveling is also in my list. Going to different places and witnessing the world is by far by ultimate dream. Lucky are those who have the luxury.  We recently went to Magalawa Island and it was a great experience. The beach was super nice! Getting there was a pain in the butt because of the 5 hour drive. You'll definitely need neck pillows especially if you fall asleep easily. We brought packed snacks, in case anyone gets hungry. I remembered when we took a dip in the salty water, it was totally relaxing. I think I was stay there for a week if I can hahaha. Nothing but water and fresh sea foods. Life's a beach.

Fast Facts

A piano covers the full spectrum of all orchestra instruments, from below the lowest note of the double bassoon to above the top note of the piccolo.

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4th of July

Happy 4th of July!

Those were the days.

I miss traveling. When I was young, I used to travel a lot especially with family, friends and band mates. I remembered when we had this out of town gig (Laguna I think), we took the bus going to Laguna with our things and gear in tow. It was quite an experience for me because we rode an ordinary bus (without A/C) and it was hell fast in the free-way. I saw several trailer trucks in the middle of the high-way trying to out run each other. If it wasn't for tie down straps, their load would have fallen in the road. Anyway, we made it safely to our destination and back, and it was fun fun night of music and beer. Those were the days.

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to my sister M!

Magalawa Island

Our Magawala Island experience posted *here*

Fasts Facts

A grand piano can be played faster than an upright (spinet) piano.

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Going neon

I've been scouting for black colored strings for my 4-string bass because I know it'll look so cool with my white P.Bass. I'm still unsuccessful til now but sister gave me 2-sets of DR strings color orange and green from Sam Ash. So cool right? I think I wanna use the orange first hahaha. I wonder how the DR neon strings will look like on pedal steel guitar hahaha! Anyway, I'll probably change the strings later when I'm finish with my work.

Then I remembered our battle of the band gig next next week. Our theme is--illuminate. Perfect for the event. going neon...

Fast Facts

Jeanne Louise Calment’s CD was released on her 121st birthday in 1996. Titled “Time’s Mistress” it features Ms Calment reminiscing to a score of rap music and other tunes.

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Choice hobby

I know I don't a serious sport as a hobby because first of all, I'm not good in sports. I suck on anything with a ball and chasing it. But I do envy those people who are serious about sports. They even buy the top of the line gear, down to last yoyo string. I once tried tennis with the hubby, when where were then bf/gf and believe it or not, I enjoyed it. But tennis includes straining the arms and wrist, that's why I quit because I don't want to loose that pulse on playing guitar. That's only thing I'm good at. So I made a choice. I'll stick to my bass for now and watch the hubby play tennis.

Fast Facts

The Beatles song “Martha My Dear” was written by Paul McCartney about his sheepdog Martha.

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Happy Moms day!

Happy Mother's day to all hard working mothers out there!

Thank you Mamsie. love love.

Fast Facts

The first pop video was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, released in 1975.

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Dream house

Our car garage is crowded which means we still have a lot of junk to give away. I know we've sorted out all the junks away, but we still have more. I think we really need to dispose everything, even our things when we're still kids. Mom can't wait to decorate the house. She even bought a sofa set for the living room and a bistro set like in here for the garage. Our dream house is almost finish.

Fast Facts

The British, the highest per capita spenders on music, buy 7,2% of the world music market.

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Dreams to reality

What comes in my mind when it comes to steel buildings are the high rise sky scraper in Makati. Condominiums are also a trend nowadays. My sister A purchased a condo place somewhere in Makati few years ago and didn't know until now. My other two sisters M and Zj were glad she did because their work place is somewhere in Makati and South area and they plan to live there. That will happen this year. Another accomplishment. Feels good when everything falls into place right. Next project--Condo in Tagaytay hahaha. Thank You Lord for all the blessings. We are grateful everyday. Time to make our dreams into a reality!

 

Fast Facts

At the first Grammy Awards, held on 4 May 1959, Domenico Modugno beat out Frank Sinatra and Peggy Lee for the Record of the Year, with “Volare.”

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Pamper-ness

Hubby's been complaining about his back pains and getting worse. We've gone back and fort to the clinic to see the doctor. I don't want any more bad news but the doctor will see us again tomorrow. I feel so stressed about it. From where we are right now, stress is the least I need. After all this, I'm planning to get a whole body massage, spa treatment complete with those spa covers, plus manicure/pedicure and finish with hair treatment--rebond, highlights and hair cut. Yes! That's what I want. I'll do it in 2 weeks. Let's see...

Litte Angels Home

Kiddo and I went to the Little Angels home is Tagaytay together with the CORE GROUP for an outreach program the other day. It was out first charity work and we had a blast. Kiddo even helped gave out loot bags to the orphans. I'm looking forward for more charity work with the kiddo in the future =)

~ Little Angels home orphanage ~

Fast Facts

The longest song to reach number one on the Billboard charts on LP was “I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)” by Meatloaf, the shortest: “Stay” by Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs.

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Life's a beach

Our trip to the beach yesterday really took the stress away. We had a nice time with the family and kids. Did nothing but relax, eat, sleep, and spend time in the sand and salty water. Montemar is the place to be. Life's a beach!

~ I could live here... ~

Diet

Last time I jogged was a week ago and I feel bad about it because I plan to join a local race in May and I really need to practice. But the heat here will probably make me more sicker because I am already sick. I found another diet pill on line and I still need to find out more about the side effects. But nothing beats the old fashion way to getting slimmer--exercise and diet all the way.

Fast Facts

The LP (long-playing) record was invented by Paul Goldmark in 1948. The LP is not dead yet: more than 10 million LPs are sold every year.

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Chat via messenger

We never fail to talk to MIL in the US because she always misses the kiddo. She sometimes calls on the phone and sometime we use voice messenger when Internet is available. I suggestion her to use vonage for voip service but she's not that technical and might need a lot of vonage help. So for the meantime, we'll probably use the old way to voice chat using the messenger until she's technically ready.

Fast Facts

The Ocarina, a musical wind instrument, is also known as the Sweet Potato.

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Happy Fool's day!

Happy April Fool's day!

Happy Birthday!

If I could give one person a lifetime achievement trophy, it'll be no one else but my mother. She had done what every parent would do to their children and she exceeded in every criteria. She raised all 6 of us and look at us now...

Happy Birthday to the GREATEST MOM in the world!
... my mamsie.

God Bless.

Separate trips

One of the things I love to do is going to the grocery store. I love to browse and check on ingredients especially the imported ones. I'm a frustrated chef by heart and sometimes I pretend to cook like pro in the kitchen. But I do grocery trips alone because I know the hubby would not appreciate it. Just like he does. When he goes to the hardware store, he goes alone. I remembered I went with him and I got bored. All I saw was tools, diamond blades, ladders, gardening stuff and more that I don't how to use hahaha. So I guess our separate trips gives us more time to be ourselves and that's good.

Grade 1... bring it on!

She's the reason why I'm strong, even though I'm weak.
The reason why I'm breathing, working, praying, eating, sleeping...
She is our life and we thank GOD everyday for her.

Congratulations kiddo! You got the whole world ahead of it. Keep it up!

~ Grade 1... bring it on! ~

Gift for mom

It's my mom's birthday in a couple of days and I wanted to give her something special but only Gifts under $100, because I'm on a tight budget. She posted a picture on our group on facebook and she really love to get the watch. Unfortunately, it's a Php4k worth watch and I cannot afford it. So I've ask help from my sisters so we can all get it for her. I know I'm not a watch-person but through the years, I learn to love and collect them. I'm on my second watch now, and I plan to collect more myself.

Fast Facts

Klezmer music is derived from two Hebrew words, clay and zimmer, meaning “vessel of music.”

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Hard labor

I'm currently into watching National Geographic and Discovery channels lately. One of my favorites are Crash Test Investigation and Seconds from Disaster. And recently, I watched Gold rush on Discovery channel and I amazed how much gold bullion they get from simply digging. Well, I know it's not easy to dig but I'm just blown-out how they do it. Stuck in the mountain for several months, away from the family. Some guys been working there all their lives. Now that's what I call hard labor.

Fast Facts

The Beatles holds the top spot of album sales in the US (106 million), followed by Garth Brooks second (92 million), Led Zeppelin (83 million), Elvis Presley (77 million), and the Eagles (65 million). Worldwide The Beatles sold more than 1 billion records.

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Target month: April

My called me the other day and told me about this chaise lounge chair the she saw in the local mall. She plans to purchase one for the townhouse. She plans to put it on the 3rd floor, where our play-movie area is going to be. But I told her to just canvass and check things that we need, but don't purchase yet until we get all our stuff in the new house. Because I know we already have more stuff now and getting more will just add up to what we have now. Anyway, April is our target month so hopefully everything is go smoothly.