Being A Moody Belle

A New Project

2010-02-23T16:32:00.000-04:00

Hi my beautiful readers! I have some news. Actually it's 'a' news. Ready? I started a new project - which I can't say much about right now -, and it'll keep me pretty busy for a while. Hence, I'll be posting rather scarcely for at least a couple of weeks. If anything works out right I'll let you all in on the secret. Deal? Maybe if I can find time one or two blog posts will be published

I Wonder Sometimes

2010-02-20T12:03:00.000-04:00

There are days when doubts plague my consciousness and make me ask questions that I do not have answers for. I wonder if sometimes, I'm not putting too much out there? On my blog I mean. Like some cynics on the web keep reiterating that privacy is dead. I've got nothing much to lose if anyone in his right mind decides to hack my system but the inconvenience of it all is what bothers me. My

If I Could Sing...

2010-02-19T10:47:00.000-04:00

As soon as I discovered songs, I wished I could sing. But I don't think God wanted me to. Because I certainly have no singing talent. Oh believe me, I tried on various occasions - alone of course - to belt it out and all that came out was a puny croak. And sometimes it would be like I'm shouting like a banshee when I hit the high notes. Or maybe not like a banshee. Those Irish spirits could

Wednesday Emails - Types Of Pussy

2010-02-18T12:39:00.001-04:00

I know it's Thursday today and I was supposed to publish this yesterday but I couldn't. So here it is. But before you read further, bear in mind that it's only for fun. And it's not G-rated. So if you have kids in the room sitting on your lap while you're perusing this post, shoo them away; unless you want to explain to them what's a pussy... **Disclaimer: Foul Language Ahead! For 18 and

What's In A Name?

2010-02-16T19:21:00.001-04:00

Since I started talking and learning my full name, I've hated my last name. So many times I've wished my mum kept her maiden name. For no particular reason, calling me by my last name would embarrass me. When I was in primary school, my teacher would use the surnames during roll call. Some of my friends back then didn't even know my first name! Same goes for me. During the final exams in

Do You Google?

2010-02-15T20:23:00.000-04:00

I'm not getting paid to write this. As a matter of fact my blog is ads-free and I'd like it to stay so. Anyway, I think most of you use Google Reader? If not, then you can leave a comment and tell me what feed reader you do use and why. Please. So yes if you're on Google Reader have you noticed the delays in pulling feeds? I don't like it. I like to be notified as soon as one of my readers

Cooking Is Just Not For Me

2010-02-13T18:02:00.001-04:00

My mother and father didn't allow me (or my siblings) near stoves or ovens when we were growing up. My dad was a bit paranoid when it came to fire and his kids. He panics and worries too much. I remember during the school holidays, my mum would come home and investigate her kitchen for any indication of cooking activity and check the litter bin for empty packages or food remnants. Back then I

You Are Not Welcome

2010-02-12T22:40:00.002-04:00

In my old blog I wrote something on customer service in SVG. I really get irate when the service I'm paying or willing to pay for is crap. I've worked in different customer-oriented fields before and believe me it's not that hard to be polite to others. But since I've started helping out in the family business, my patience has been tried on numerous occasions. My customer service skills have

Wednesday Emails - Never Knew This About Cucumbers

2010-02-10T10:42:00.000-04:00

From: Mum To: Me Subject: Cool Facts About Cucumbers **Disclaimer: If you want to try out the following tips, it'll be at your own risk. This article was published in the New York Times (don't know if that's true but that's what it says at the top) as part of their "Spotlight on the Home" series. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day; just one cucumber contains

Lame But Oh! So Annoying!

2010-02-09T08:48:00.000-04:00

Everybody I know got their Facebook layout upgraded. And I'm still stuck with the old one! I like the new layout, unlike others. That's about it for now. I felt I needed to let you guys know! LOL

It's Time...

2010-02-07T10:24:00.000-04:00

**Something I wrote last month... Sitting on the couch in my living room for almost a year plus, the definition of a couch potato seeped into my consciousness as each day passes me by. It has also brought to my attention, with a few extra pounds attached to my ankle and waist, how detrimental to my health a habit it is. Not to mention how the laptop heats my lap and marks my skin.

Read My Love Story

2010-02-05T21:24:00.000-04:00

Not long ago, I came across The Giant Typo's blog via 20SB. I looked up her profile and read some posts of hers. And I saw that she was asking for bloggers to participate in her latest project - Love Stories. Immediately I sent her an email with my story. She liked it and promised me she would publish it as soon as she is all set up. And published it she did! Read my piece here. (You'll

Things I Did When I Had No Internet Connection

2010-02-04T19:26:00.000-04:00

Okay. Now I can tell you what I've been up to while my internet connection went kaput. Actually it wasn't all that bad. I've discovered quite a few things and learned about one or two hobbies I can take up seriously if ever I find myself in a disconnected situation. The next best thing beside Internet, for me, is television. I've had my eyes glued to the TV, watching Burn Notice (hubby is

Up And Running!

2010-02-04T13:42:00.000-04:00

Yes I'm back! My primary internet connection is still off and I need to wait for another week. Hubby and I couldn't go on with no internet connection. We need to stay plugged in! So he called for a second connection today and within a few hours we're on! So now I can comment on y'all blogs! I've read some of your posts on the Berry Berry and couldn't comment on some. Apparently if a blogger

Mini Update

2010-01-30T08:21:00.001-04:00

I'll be pretty scarce online until, maybe, next week. My internet router is all messed up. So said my provider. Methinks it's all a trick to get me to buy the new wireless router. Anyway we can't do much but purchase a new one. Hopefully by the end of next week I'll be sorted out. For now I'll be using my Berry Berry to read mails and blogs,tweet and update my facebook stream. Oh and play HP

To Read Or Not To Read?

2010-01-26T19:13:00.000-04:00

Since I've stumbled upon 20SB - it's been quite a while -, I've read many blogs. Well I lie. I haven't read that many. I've, rather, clicked on many blog URLs. The blogosphere is brimming with new bloggers signing up everyday; not to mention new blog posts are published every second if not minute. So I came up with this mental check-list that I perform while visiting a new blog. If the

Love You Berry Berry Much!

2010-01-25T14:44:00.000-04:00

I’ve always dreamed of owning a Blackberry phone. Mere weeks after purchasing an iPhone, my lust for Blackberry came back with a vengeance. So hubby gifted me one for my birthday last year. I was ecstatic! He knows too well the long hours I used to spend online perusing websites for reviews and comparisons on Blackberry Smartphones. I wanted it that much. When I got my own, a Blackberry

Bloggers, What's Your Niche?

2010-01-22T21:53:00.000-04:00

I decided to take a break from my darling of a laptop and chose to instead sit down with my other darling, the hubby (it irks him to play second fiddle to my lappy toppy but he comes first; he knows it...methinks), on the balcony and talk about anything and everything under the stars. So while we were there, him comfortably resting his legs on my lap, while I playfully rub his heels, a guest

Funny Foto Friday

2010-01-22T11:25:00.000-04:00

Photo Source: [ via SmilePanic]

Wednesday Emails - Why Boys Need Parents

2010-01-21T11:21:00.000-04:00

**It's one day late but hey who's counting?! Better late than never... From: Anuska To: Me Subject: Why Boys Need Parents

Smell Of Satisfaction

2010-01-19T20:35:00.000-04:00

Isn't it strange and yet funny how one trinket of information can take you back on a particular day in your past? The who, when and where are not much of importance. So I'll get right down to it. My first oral sexperience. Back to whenever it was I had friends who've been there, done that, and hated it. And I somehow have never let my friends' experiences cloud my own judgement. I'll reach

Re-Post: Asking For Help Is Hard To Do

2010-01-18T15:19:00.000-04:00

Hi friends! I have a special post today. Ashley, from Germato, and her fiance are going through a rough patch. We've been all hit by the recession and consequently jobs are pretty much scarce in the labor market. So, along with Ashley, I'm asking you to please offer as much advice, suggestions and ideas as you can. I wouldn't say much as her post is pretty much self-explanatory. Please

May God Bless Us All...

2010-01-16T12:25:00.001-04:00

Since the earthquake in Haiti, everyday I wake up to the CNN news blaring out loud on my TV. Hubby gets up early and watches the news. But now since the Haiti catastrophe, he's at it almost the whole day. Keeping abreast of what's happening in the neighboring island, Haiti, is good but I don't want to watch. It tears my heart and I prefer doing something else. So this morning I was a bit

Wednesday Emails - How To Recruit The Right Person For The Job?

2010-01-13T12:35:00.003-04:00

From: Mum To: Daughter Subject: How to recruit the right person for the job? Put about 100 bricks in some particular order in a closed room with an open window. Then send 2 or 3 candidates in the room and close the door. Leave them alone and come back after 6 hours and then analyze the situation. If they are counting the bricks put them in the Accounts Department. If they are recounting

Speaking Of Curly Hair...

2010-01-12T18:23:00.001-04:00

For the past couple of weeks, I've been washing my hair without using hair conditioner. The local shops ran out of my favourite conditioner - Pantene Anti-breakage. So imagine the state of my hair after every single wash...dry as the African crops! Whenever I run out of conditioner I usually use aloe-enriched, alcohol-free hair polisher. But today, for some unknown reason, it's not working.