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Catching Fire!

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:21:00 +0000

Oooh! Another movie for me to watch out for!

Catching Fire will come to theaters November 22, 2013! Here's a sneak peek of the released posters.

Random Thoughts: Negativity is like Fart

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 04:49:00 +0000

I have never wanted to leave this place so bad as now. Gah! I hate who I am becoming. I am always grumpy and negative and always see the bad instead of the good. I know the people around me are starting to get fed up and I am really sorry. You don't deserve any of my negativity. I will ty to keep it to a min.

When you keep things deep down for too long, no matter how hard you try to keep it in, it will come out through other ways and means (my friend says: "oh, like fart? like you hold it in so long so no one gets to smell the bad but sometimes when it has to come out it comes out and it smells way worse because you held it in!" and I laughed so hard but she does make sense, right?!). I've been holding my frustrations for so long and no matter how much I try to understand the situation, I think I am nearing my breaking point.

This lashing out at other people, this wanting to be alone, this sensitivity, I am so not liking who I am becoming and the worst part is ~~I have no idea~~ I can't seem to decide what to do because it feels like the only choice is to pack up and leave everything behind.

Is it possible to be grateful and yet frustrated at the same time? Is it? Because I feel that way, you know. I am grateful for what we have right now, the basic necessities, family and all. But I am too frustrated and fed up to appreciate anything else.

Almost 9 years and I really don't think I can take it anymore. It may not be as bad as I think it is, maybe it's just my perception of things, but I just feel like I am dry and have no more to give as much as I still want to. The saying to give until it hurts is just ..well, I am way past that point.

I guess I am scared that one day, I will just explode like a grenade and hurt those I love. :( And like my friend says, it's all the more bad because you kept it in. What do I do?

In Mourning

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:50:00 +0000

A week ago, I lost a dear friend. He succumbed to cardiac arrest as a complication of his sickness.

Until now, I can not fathom this truth. He is gone. People keep telling me to be happy, to move on because he is in a better place now but I'd like to give myself some time to grieve and mourn. This way, when I am ready to stand up and again, I will have full closure and acceptance of his death.

I will miss you, Josh.

LOVE - HAPPY HEARTS DAY!

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:36:00 +0000

Happy hearts day everyone!

I am sure everyone in the world will be extra sweet to their loved ones today. Dates, flowers, chocolates. I wonder how many marriage proposals will be done today? Can you guess? I hope they say yes. :)

Above all, I hope we never forget the author and source of love - GOD. I pray that you remember what He has done for us through His unconditional LOVE:

"For God so loved the world that He gave His ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, that whoever believes in HIM shall not perish but shall have eternal life." - John 3:16

Time Flies!

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:08:00 +0000

A few more hours and it's February and just like that, a whole month is gone. Before you know it, Christmas carols will once again permeate everywhere! Yeah, time can fly by like that. I know because 2012 was such a blur to me!

But this year I am trying to slow down a bit and appreciate the life I have. After all, it was the main reason why I decided to take a leap of faith and leave my corporate job.

I've been taking baby steps and so far so good. One of the things I've managed to do was time management when it comes to the business. I do my best to be productive during business hours so that I can enjoy time with my family outside of those hours. Weekends and holidays are also sacred now and no amount of money offered will make me work on a weekend. Sorry.

It's not easy but doable. I now have the time to read and blog again! Woohoo! In fact I already finished John Green's "The Fault in our Stars" (which is a great book, by the way). I have other books lined up already!

So yeah, time flies but I ain't speeding with it. I am slowing down and savoring the journey. February, I welcome you with open arms. Bring it on!

Checking In.

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:40:00 +0000

Hello? Anyone, out there? This is me checking in. Yeah, still here. Still alive.

I've been doing pretty good ever since I left my corporate job to stay home and take care of the husbo. So much has happened in the span of a year! We opened a business, traveled and rescued two adorable kitties from the street! 2012 was a mixture of highs and lows but what really struck me was that WE SURVIVED!

God has proven Himself faithful in our lives once again! He is truly amazing!

Hopefully, 2013 will bring me back to regular blog writing. I forgot how blogging can be such a stress reliever for me. We'll see if I can really stick to it this time around. :-)

Elegant Touches for an Upscale Bathroom

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:37:00 +0000

An upscale bathroom is easy to create. As one of the smallest rooms in your house, there are many small touches and accessories that add elegance and class. From larger items, such as sinks and vanities, to smaller items like a curved shower rod and curtains, adding elegance to your bathroom is a great way to make your home feel more upscale.

Adding a plastic shower bar or a curved metal shower rod visually enhances the room and shows off your shower curtain, as well as creating the feel of a more spacious shower enclosure. Upgrading the knobs on your cabinets and dresser vanities – or even upgrading those pieces with new fronts or a fresh coat of paint – can make a big difference in the bathroom's appearance. While a new mirror might be out of your price range, affixing an ornate backless picture frame over your existing mirror can give the appearance of new, expensive mirror. Sprucing up the walls with paint, new art, fluffy towels and candles all make your bathroom appear more elegant and classic. It is a great idea to hide clutter in cabinets or to organize it in Mason jars, glass canisters or pretty baskets.

An upscale, elegant bathroom can be easily designed on a budget, or it can be attained by spending a lot on large upgrades. The introduction of small accessories or new furniture can improve the look and feel of your bathroom and makes you appreciate that room in your home so much more.

I Was Attacked

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bitdefender for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I was attacked. Maliciously. It was surreal, I thought I was careful enough. I thought I was impenetrable. But alas, I wasn't. I was crushed. My and my family's security has always been important to me and now someone has breached that.

About a week ago, my computer was attacked by a malware so silent but vicious. I was minding my own thing, visiting my various social networks and then bam! I was attacked. I don't really know from where. All I know is that I was scared because all my transactions were done online! I felt so unsafe I wanted to cry!

It's a good thing I have a tech support friend who recommended I use the Bitdefender Total Security program! It made my heart beat back to normal. You know why?

Well, let me tell you, why.

Bit Defender Total Security is the next big thing in Silent Security. It is unparalleled when it comes to security with its live and virtualized behavior-based detection, it is truly a top quality product! It's a major combination of Antivirus and AntiSpyware defense and it just amazes me! Some offer these services individually but Bitdefender combines them for greater security!

Here are some of the reasons why Bitdefender is so cool:

1. Bitdefender Safepay. Eversince I got Bitdefender, I shop online with ease! Why? Because Bitdefender automatically opens all my online banking pages in a separate and secure browser!

2. Bitdefender Auto-Pilot allows me to browse the web without those annoying security pop ups! It makes optimal security decisions that enables hassle free surfing!

3. Bitdefender Antitheft gives me security knowing that if ever my laptop gets stolen or lost, I can quickly locate it with any internet based device I have. All I can say is W.O.W!

4. The Social Network Protection feature of Bitdefender takes away my worries of my Twitter or Facebook account getting hacked. No more fear of someone posting some lewd, embarassing posts on my social networks. Woohoo!

5. But Bitdefender does not only protect you, it protects your family too with it's Parental Control Options! This is great because it watches over my niece and nephew when they go online especially when using social media. In this day and age of technology, I am glad there is still a company that churns out products with a mind AND heart.

I say this product has a mind because it operates on it's own without those annoying pop ups! I can work with ease and not get disturbed every now and then. And if my laptop gets lost, Bitdefender can also track my stolen device! How COOL is that, huh? It is no wonder Bitdefender is ranked top 1 in Antivirus Software and earned the CNET Editor's Choice and PCmag Editor's Choice

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The Breaking Dawn Part II - Teaser Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 02:37:00 +0000

I am sure everyone has seen the teasers for The Breaking Dawn Part II. If you haven't, well, you've got to point your browsers to YouTube right now and get in on the fun.

What I loved about the trailer is seeing glimpses of Bella as a Vampire. She runs like the wind and her bright red eyes just surprises me. I also love how Edward says : "We're the same temperature now." But the best part of all is the mystery of how Renesmee looks like. I know we've seen photos of Mackenzie Foy but it's going to be different seeing her acting as the Hybrid Vampire - the child that grown too fast.

It's sad that this is the last of the Twilight Saga but to tell you honestly, I've moved on from my Twilight Saga craze of long ago. Has it been really that long? I think it was just 2 or 3 years but it feels so distant. I guess that's what happens when you have new vampire boys to squeal to. And yes, I am talking about Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder) of Mystic Falls (The Vampire Diaries), his brother, well...err.. eh...not so much. Hahaha! But that's another story for another post.

The Hunger Games Movie

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:54:00 +0000

I apologize for my absence. Things have been crazy with the new business which I am particularly happy about. As soon as things are in place, I will let you in on what it is.

So, how did you find the Hunger Games movie? If you'll ask me, I'll tell you how much I LOVED IT! There were a few changes on the details like how Katniss got the Mockingjay pin or the thing about buttercup's color, but they are just minor. I think, overall, the movie stuck to the book as much as it can and the main story was given justice!

The cast was perfect and were really able to execute their roles perfectly. Of course, Josh Hutcherson as Peeta was perfect!

What do you think? Did you love the movie as I did or did you think it could be better? Share your thoughts!

Oooh! I can't wait for Catching Fire! I read it's going to be released November 2013.

My Top Online Organization Tool

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:00:00 +0000

I admit that one of my addictions right now is organization. I've been crazy staying on the world wide web reading up on articles about organization. The only thing I hate about it is writing down each and every website address and describing the photos I saw in detail or saving the photos on my hard drive (which takes up too much space).

That was a dilemma, until I found clipix. My, oh my! clipix has saved me a million hassles and added to my organization junkie moments! I love it! Now I don't need to write down web addresses (keeps my carpal tunnel in check!) I only need to clip it on clipix so I can go back to it anytime!

Clipping it is so easy. You only need to click on the :clip it" button on your bookmark tab and you instantly organize your web browsing. Saves time and effort too! I really recommend you try clipix out! Have a look at what I have on my board so far:

I know it looks bare at this point because I was too excited to share the news with you! But worry not because those boards will be filled up in no time! These boards are going to be very useful for me this coming year as I am about to plan several trips with the husband.

If you're still not convinced, I urge you to check out this video:

Oh and before I forget, there is an iPhone app for clipix! Wowza! I can take my boards everywhere I go! Cool eh? Oh and clipboard creation? UNLIMITED! Hooray!

So care to share your clipboards or ideas on how you will use clipix? Let us know by posting some comments! Spread the love and help other people organize their online life courtesy of clipix!

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The Hunger Games Movie 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:13:00 +0000

Time sure does fly! It feels like yesterday when I blogged about the upcoming "The Hunger Games" movie and now, it's just a month away! My cousin and I are huge fans of the book and we are beyond excited!

The movie is based on the bestselling book "The Hunger Games" by best selling author Suzanne Collins. It is set in the future, the city of Panem and revolves around a brutal reality game. I assure you once you read book one, you will never get enough of it!

The movie is starred by Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen and Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark.

You can watch the official trailer here.

An Amazing Healthcare Deal!

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens. All opinions are 100% mine.

One of the things I appreciated the most when I was still working in a corporate setting were the medical benefits that came with the job. It has helped me and the husbo in our hospital bills and not to mention our prescription medicines. This was one of the reasons why it took me so long to turn in that resignation letter - the cost of healthcare that has increased and is increasing tremendously over the years.

But I was blessed to have found a diamond in the rough: Walgreens Prescription Savings Club. Wallgreens is offering a special discount on their annual membership for their Prescription Savings Club! Imagine my relief when I heard about this amazing news! Thanks to a former colleague who recommended I look up Walgreens on Twitter! Go ahead and follow them to get really cool updates!

What's so great about this is the savings you get. By joining this club, your $35 can already get you a family membership that covers everyone in your immediate family. This includes your spouse, dependents 22 and younger! But that's not all, your pets are also included! You heard me right - PETS! How amazing is that? If you're single, you need not fear, you only pay $20 for this incredible offer! Wow! They do think of everything, don't they?

But it doesn't end with coverage. With the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club, you also get savings on more than 8,000 brand-name and all generic merchandise, discounts on flu shots, pet prescriptions , nebulizers and diabetic supplies. As if these were not enough, you also get bonuses when you purchase their brand products and photofinishing services!

Holy moly! Walgreens, you are an aswered prayer to me and my family!

So go ahead and check out this amazing deal! If you want to know more or want to stay updated with Walgreens news, visit Walgreens on Facebook!

Tips on Making Money Online

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:06:00 +0000

One of the goals I have for 2012 is to earn more. Since I left my day job and can no longer expect a monthly salary, I need to ensure I have enough to help the husbo pay for our expenses and savings.

So how do I make money online? There are several ways but today, I would like to share with you my top 1 : making money through my blogs via paid reviews and paid posts.

How do you make money with paid reviews or paid posts?

If you have the knack for writing and you are often online, this may be the best avenue for you to earn additional money! All you need is a computer and an internet connection and you're ready to go.

Start by thinking of a topic for your blog. If you're quite the technician, maybe you can write articles about gadgets and computers. Or maybe a food blog if you're fond of cooking and trying out new restaurants. Whatever it is you decide to write about, I suggest you focus on topics that you are passionate about. This way, you will not have a hard time thinking of what to write.

Once you have a blog category or topic in mind, start creating a blog. There are many free blogging platforms but the most user friendly are Blogger.com or Wordpress.com. Go ahead and tweak your blog's title and theme. Make sure your blog loads fast and is easy to read. Avoid very bright backgrounds that hurt the eyes. Remember, you would want to gain readership.

Once you've set up your blog, write your articles (or posts). It is a good practice to write at least twice a week. Make sure you update your blog often as this is crucial to getting approved at sites that offer writing jobs. Keep in mind that people go online for a reason: to get information. So keep your blog balanced with informative and interesting topics. And last but definitely not the least: Write ORIGINAL and QUALITY posts.

Next: If you haven't done so, I strongly recommend you open a PayPal account as this is the most trusted site for many companies. It's fairly easy, simple and safe to use! Sign up here.

Once your blog reaches a certain age ( a safe bet would be 90 days or 3 months or actively posting articles ), you can enroll your blogs in many of the companies that offer paid reviews. Here are some companies I've tried and tested:

Social Spark is a part of the Izea network where bloggers get paid to do reviews on products. Once your blog is approved, you will get leads and offers from advertisers. You get to set your price and advertisers. Once you agree on the price, you are offered a writing job. You then write your review on Social Spark's platform and the only time the article is published on your blog is when it is approved by the advertiser. Quite ingenious if you ask me. What's unique about Social Spark is that you earn points and those points are then converted into $$$. They pay via PayPal. Here's a proof of what I earned from Social Spark:

Another company that offers paid reviews is Blogsvertise. Much like Social Spark, you need to have your blog approved before getting any tasks. The different thing about Blogsvertise is they have a "grab bag" where a bag icon appears on your blog list. These are tasks that others rejected. You only need to be quick about grabbing the bag and the task (and earning) is yours!

Here's a screenshot of some of my earnings with Blogsvertise:

There are tons of these types of companies but I will stop with these 2 as they are the ones I trust most. Be careful when searching for companies that offer paid posting jobs as there are a lot of scams on the internet. Always practice good and sound judgement.

Do you have tips and suggestions on how to make money online? Share them with us on the comment box below. To know more about making money online tips and tricks, don't forget to subscribe to My Space. My Life.

Movies I'll Watch Out for this 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:21:00 +0000

Do you love movies? If so, then maybe you already have a list of movies you'll watch this year. I've several of them in mind and I've listed them down.
This year, I am curious to see how Kirsten Stewart does justice to her role in Snow White veering away from her sweet teen role as Bella in Twilight. And oh, Twilight - exciting and sad at the same time to know this is the last. I hope it's as bittersweet as the last Harry Potter movie.

Anyway, here's my list. Synopses were taken from Movie Insider or imdb:

JANUARY 2012

UNDERWORLD Awakening
In theaters January 20, 2012

Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.

MARCH 2012

THE HUNGER GAMES
In theaters March 23, 2012
Katniss Everdeen, a 16-year old from a poor territory that was once Appalachia, becomes a gladiator in a reality-show that is a battle to the death against other teens from the 12 districts of the former United States.

MAY 2012

THE AVENGERS
In Theaters May 4, 2012
The Avengers will bring together the super hero team of Marvel Comics characters for the first time ever, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Hulk and more, as they are forced to band together to battle the biggest foe they’ve ever faced.

MEN IN BLACK III
In Theaters May 25, 2012
The MIB duo of Agent Jay (Will Smith) and Agent Kay (Tommy Lee Jones) are back in action. When the world is threatened by an evil alien, Agent Jay travels back in time to 1969, where he teams up with the younger Agent Kay to stop an evil villain named Boris (Jemaine Clement) from destroying the world in the future. Emma Thompson will play take-charge MIB operative Agent Oh, who is monitoring a prison breakout.

JUNE 2012

SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN
In Theaters June 1, 2012
Snow White, a princess, escapes her evil stepmother with the help of a huntsman who was supposed to kill her but instead trains the princess to fight back.

JULY 2012

THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN
In theaters July 3, 2012
Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) is going back to high school when the next "Spider-Man" hits theaters in the summer of 2012. The film will focus on a teenager grappling with both contemporary human problems and amazing super-human crises.

ICE AGE CONTINENTAL DRIFT
In Theaters July 13, 2012
The 4th installment of the "Ice Age" franchise sees Manny, Sid, Diego, Ellie and Scrat frozen solid and accidentally defrosted in a museum in present day.

THE DARK KNIGHT

In theaters July 20, 2012
Eight years after the events of The Dark Knight, Batman faces challenges from the brutal Bane and the stealthy Catwoman.

AUGUST 2012

THE BOURNE LEGACY
In theaters August 3, 2012

Fourth installment of the Bourne franchise based on an original story. As writer/director Tony Gilroy explains, "This is not a reboot or a recast or a prequel. No one’s replacing Matt Damon. There will be a whole new hero, a whole new chapter…this is a stand-alone project." Jason Bourne will not be featured in the film; Jeremy Renner will play another assassin trained in the same program as Bourne.

SEPTEMBER 2012

RESIDENT EVIL RETRIBUTION
In theaters September 14, 2012

The Umbrella Corporation’s deadly T-virus continues to ravage the Earth, transforming the global population into legions of the flesh eating Undead. The human race’s last and only hope, Alice (Milla Jovovich), awakens in the heart of Umbrella’s most clandestine operations facility and unveils more of her mysterious past as she delves further into the complex. Without a safe haven, Alice continues to hunt those responsible for the outbreak; a chase that takes her from Tokyo to New York, Washington, D.C. and Moscow.

NOVEMBER 2012

This is fanmade. This is not the official poster.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN PART II
In theaters November 16, 2012

After the birth of Renesmee, the Cullens gather other vampire clans in order to protect the child from a false allegation that puts the family in front of the Volturi.

What are your most awaited movies this 2012? Care to share?

FOCUSING ON TASKS ON HAND

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:12:00 +0000

Overwhelmed. That's how 2012 began for me. I've all these ideas and resolutions crowding inside my head that I tend to just freeze and sit dazed and confused where to start. So here I am, 2 weeks into the year and while I see other people determined as to what their year will be like, I am just realizing what I want for 2012. I am slow that way.

So yeah, I've decided 2012 will be the year I learn about FOCUSING ON TASKS ON HAND. You see, I am what you may call a web butterfly (okay, I invented that term haha!). I fly from one website to another, surfing and surfing and never get anything done. I'd have one inspiration from a site and then think of another task to do until it piles up with me not doing anything. I am so bad, I know. But this year, that is going to change. I've tried a few simple steps this week and I'm happy with the results so far.

If there's anything I've learned so far it's to do ONE TASK AT A TIME. So here goes the tips:

1. Plan activities ahead of time. Setting up a schedule for your activities can help in maintaining your focus. I find it helps if I plan at least a week ahead. It helps in giving me an overview of how my day will go. Make sure you leave out a few hours of free time for any surprise visits, calls or other emergency tasks.

2. Now that you have your week planned, STICK TO THE SCHEDULE. This may be hard at first but with consistency, you will find it has become a habit.

3. Eliminate Distraction. There are just too many distractions in this world. Social media, the internet and TV Shows to name a few. You have to have that self discipline to turn them off while you're doing a task. If you're really an internet and TV junkie like me, you can set some internet or TV time after your tasks to reward yourself.

4. Tune Out not only the outside noise but also the inner noises. Those pesky things that remind you of deadlines and other things you need to do. TUNE THEM OUT. You have to be present in what you are doing. Pay attention to your task and you'll be done with it sooner than you think.

5. Take a Break. If the tasks requires long hours, then you need to take a break but be disciplined about it. Do not go around starting another task while you're on break. You can relax your eyes, grab a cup of coffee or maybe stretch your arms and feet with walking a few steps. Never do something that will lead to another task.

I hope these simple tips can help you as much as it has helped me. Getting to a place of FOCUS and DISCIPLIINE can help you feel less overwhelmed and frustrated. You will be happier and will achieve more in life.

Holiday Wishes

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:21:00 +0000

Hello all!

I am still on vacation but just wanted to sneak a peek here and hope everyone's having a wonderful holiday! I am having quite a blast with my family and will tell you all about it when I get back on track (and that's going to be soon, I promise!).

Here's wishing everyone an

AWESOME and FANTASTIC 2012!

GIVEAWAY UPDATE

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:02:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone who joined our giveaway! Our heartfelt thanks also goes to those who didn't join the raffle but followed us on networked blogs. We are truly grateful.

We've also received some followers who are very particular about their online privacy so they sent us an email instead of posting a comment. We'd like to thank you as well!

So without further ado, here's the winner of the giveaway via online name generator:

Congratulations Dia Agoncillo! You've won a 250ml Victoria's Secret Body Mist and Ilog Maria products! Please send us an email (via the original email address you sent to us) of your complete shipping address so we can send your prize right away!

Again, our heartfelt thanks to all who followed us on Networked Blogs!

Stand Up for Your Family!

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 08:02:00 +0000

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of American Family Insurance for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

When we talk about family, we talk about bonding, of love and togetherness. Rarely do we talk about the bad things we go through, the petty fights and quarrels between family members or the small, everyday booboo's we have.

Well, we may be mum about the not-so-good stuff, but the guys at American Family Insurance have found a different but cool way to look at the booboos of family life. Check out their awesome Stand Up For Family videos! I've been laughing hard for the last hour just watching Tony Roberts! He's hilarious!

Okay, I am done wiping those tears from my eyes - got them from laughing too hard! Go ahead and take a peek,! Don't worry, your kids can watch too because the great thing about their videos is that they can be enjoyed by the entire family!

I love that these AmFam videos made me look at family in a new way. One lesson I learned from watching these videos is that no matter how many quarrels I have with my family, how many booboos we encounter, they will always be there to love and care for me. I also learned that the mistakes we make in our family binds us closer. It's not all about the happy moments, the sad ones count too! Ohana!

GIVEAWAY: We Made it to Top 10!

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:55:00 +0000

Thanks to all of you, "My Space. My Life." is ranked number 6 in Networked Blogs' Online Opportunities category! Woohoo! We are eager and happy to help you earn extra money so come back for more reviews and tips about online opportunities.

Obviously, we are ecstatic! And as a way of saying thank you, we will be giving away Ilog Maria products and a Victoria Secret 250ml Body Mist or $10 PayPal money (Please read below for more details) to one of our lucky followers!

Here's how you can get a chance to win:

Follow us on Networked Blogs. Go to www.networkedblogs.com, log in using your Facebook account and search for Nyree's Space then click on the FOLLOW button.
Leave a comment on this post to inform us you're joining. Do this by clicking on the "Post a comment" link towards the end of this post
Draw will be on November 12, 2011 and winner will be contacted via mail on November 13, 2011. (random drawing)

Notes on the prizes:

The Victoria Secret Body Mist and Ilog Maria Products will be given away to one winner (via online random drawing). Winner must have a Philippine mailing address to get these giveaways.
If winner has no Philippine mailing address, he can opt to receive $10 via PayPal.
Please make sure there is a way we can contact you via email. You may leave your email address when you put your comments in OR for security and privacy, you may send us your email address at nyree.belen@gmail.com
For any questions, leave us a comment on this post or send us an email.

Feel free to share with your friends or family via Facebook, Twitter or any other social media platform. :)

Once again, our big cyber Thank YOU!

The Limited Edition Starbucks 2012 Planner!

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:27:00 +0000

Coffee fans out there, it's that time of the year! Starting November 3, 2011, the race is on for redeeming the Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2012 Planners!

Now on it's 9th year, Starbucks continues it's tradition by offering quality made planners that not only helps their customers, but more importantly, the environment. Starbucks has always been doing it's part by doing business in ways that give back to the community and the environment. This is very evident in this year's Starbucks Shared Planet theme.

To show their commitment, Starbucks offers the Limited Edition 2012 planner in five unique covers (Poplar, Bamboo, Cherry, Spruce and Oak) - a first in 9 years! They made sure that the planners coincide with the Starbucks Shared Planet theme's 3 pillars:

Ethical Sourcing - The planners were produced in an FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified facility. FSC is an independent, non-governmental and no-profit organization established to promote responsibly managed forests.
Environmental Stewardship - The pages of the Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2012 planners are made from 70% recycled paper.
Community Involvement - a donation is made to Spark Hope for every planner redeemed.

Photo Credit: Heart2Heart

And that's not all! This year, the Limited Edition 2012 Starbucks Coffee Planners will be encased in Eco-friendly Burlap bags (The bags has pockets inside for your gadgets) and 9 coupons you can redeem at all Starbucks stores in 2012!

Photo Credit: Heart2Heart

The design of the planner is something you'll truly covet, and despite it's wood bound cover, the 2012 planner is light weight which makes it easy for you to lug around wherever you go. It also features a full month page for more planning efficiency and productivity!

Photo Credit: Heart2Heart

I am sure all of you are rarin' to get one as I do, so here's how:

Promo cards can be availed in all Starbucks Philippines stores by November 3, 2012. Sticker collection is from November 3, 2011 to January 8, 2012. One sticker is awarded per Starbucks beverage purchase.

Starbucks now provides three (3) options in redeeming One (1) Limited Edition 2012 Starbucks Planners:

1st Option: Buy Nine (9) Christmas beverages plus eight (8) core beverages (except bottled drinks) to get 17 stickers
2nd Option: 23 Core Beverages (except bottled drinks) to get 23 stickers
3rd Option: Purchase Php 5,000 worth of Starbucks merchandise, get a free planner

Now, if you love Starbucks Coffee as much as I do, get ready to head on to your nearest store tomorrow! Brace yourself for the super long lines! This year's planners are sure to be a hit! Personally, I don't mind the long lines as long as I can get a cup of my favorite Christmas drink. ;-)

This Summer, Get Into Everywhereness!

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:01:00 +0000

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of TracFone for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

The ability to make a call anytime and everywhere without worrying about huge hidden costs on your phone bills - that for me is everywhereness!

Introducing Tracfone, the company that can let you Get into Everywhereness. I am loving their plans especially when it's summer time and I get to talk to my siblings and cousins longer because they are not busy with school or just planning beach trips for some fun bonding, all with less the cost so all the more fun! Heck I can even talk to my grandparents like there's no tomorrow because they offer the best Senior Value there is! My grandmom will be very very happy with the wide array of mobile phone choices!

And since communicating with my family is something I do every single day, it is important for me to get the best value for my money when it comes to prepaid plans. There are hundreds of tempting choices out there but Tracfone is an innovative company that let's you Get into Everywhereness while offering the most cost effective way of owning and using a mobile phone.

For me the best part of their plans is the fact that there are no contracts, no activation charges or cancellation fees. I can sleep well knowing my phone bill won't give me a heart attack when I see it. And do you know that you can call international for the same price as any other call? Amazing!

There are more features that will just blow your mind so I'll leave this video for you. I am sure you'd want to go out and Get into Everywhereness yourself, pronto!

Tracfone makes it easy... by LittleBard95

The UBEquitous Mr. UBE

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:37:00 +0000

Since we're into colors, let's do an "Ube" Post, shall we? :)

Eng Bee Tin lovers in Quezon City, you may rejoice as your favorite "ube-colored" store is now in the vicinity. Today, the husbo and I discovered Mr. Ube Noodle House on E. Rodriguez Avenue.

After going through the most stressful, blood-boiling experience, no thanks to Maxicare's staff at St. Lukes, the husbo and I needed some yumminess to soothe our angry nerves. And since the husbo was also sick with cough and colds, what better way to calm us than chinese food, right? And right smack across St. Luke's hospital, we found Mr. Ube Noodle House. That familiar sight made me sigh with relief and hold my breath in anticipation.

The store isn't that big. A display rack of Eng Bee Tin products to the right and a view of the kitchen to the left gave us a warm welcome complete with a cute chinese voice greeting us "Ni Hao!". The products silently beckoned and as soon as I had my arms filled with those delectable flavored hopias, I proceeded to pay at the cashier found at the middle part of the L-shaped noodle house.

Should you decide to eat here, note that Mr. Ube Noodle house uses the fast-food process of pay-as-you-order at the cashier. After paying, they will give you a number and someone will serve the food to you. I got my favorite Beef Noodles while the husbo got the Sate Beef Noodles. They were priced at P100 each. Affordable -- or so I thought. I first assumed it was inexpensive because the serving bowl was huge which gave the effect that there's a lot in there, but alas, the soup was the only thing aplenty. The noodles were "bitin" for me. The husbo said the same thing. But the taste wasn't bad, I'd say it's at par with most of the authentic chinese restos in the metro.

The husbo with his huge bowl of Sate Beef Noodles. Perfect for his colds. :)

We also ordered pork and shrimp siomai (sorry I forgot to take note of the price, but it's less than a hundred pesos) which like the noodles tasted the same as that of the other chinese place. Nothing to rave about. For drinks, the husbo got red iced tea while I got the black gulaman. Both drinks were at Php 65 each.

The staff were pleasant and courteous enough and got our orders right so we were happy. I'd say we'd still go back there if we suddenly crave for some flavored hopia that Eng Bee Tin is famous for but not for the food. We could get that somewhere else.

A piece of advice, don't go there during weekday-lunch time. The place, small as it is, is packed with students from the nearby colleges and people from St. Lukes. Weekends will be a better time to visit.

P.S. For those who want to know, "Ube" is purple yam

Happy Yellow Lemon and Blue Eagle Bonfire

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:41:00 +0000

One Saturday, three pretty ladies went out on a happy date - a Happy Lemon date that is. Tita Bhie, Dia and I were having breakfast one morning and we spontaneously decided to go and hang out before Ateneo's 4-peat Bonfire in the evening. And hang out we did at the Eastwood Mall. Happy Lemon's Cocoa with Rock Salt and Cheese (which is an absolute favorite!) kept us company as we laughed and talked the afternoon away.We wanted to have a look around the mall so we begrudgingly stood up and walked around (while still talking ha!).

Goofing around in the ladies room. LOL!

Since we wanted to beat the rush of Ateneans attending the bonfire, we decided to head on to Ateneo. It's a good thing we did because Katipunan Avenue traffic was horrendous! We didn't notice the long line of cars though because we were talking (again!) and laughing inside the cab. Manong driver must have thought we were crazy ladies!

After a quick dinner at McDonald's (where else?! The place to be! haha!), we proceeded to the Ateneo school grounds for the bonfire. The place was PACKED so we settled on standing a bit by the side. We had a pretty good view of the wide LCD screen -- until the rain poured! You'd think you'd see people scamper and try to find a shelter from the rain but NOOOO! The Atenean school spirit cannot be dampened by the rain! Umbrellas (including ours) went up everywhere!

Photo Credits: David Agoncillo

The coach thanking his team and teaching them how to dougie!

I am no Atenean (Dia is!) but the bonfire was a such a FUN experience! It's been ages since I've been to a UAAP event (don't you dare start guessing my age! LOL!) and I am reminded of how the beat of the drums can make your heart swell with pride for your school. Congratulations again Ateneo Blue Eagles! One Big Fight!

Steve Jobs Dies at 56

noreply@blogger.com (Nyree) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:20:00 +0000

Months after posting about his resignation as CEO of Apple, Inc., Steve Jobs, the man who made our lives easier with his ingenuity and passion has died. Jobs, 56, has been battling with pancreatic cancer since 2004.

His death has affected millions and social media giants Twitter and Facebook saw an outpouring of emotions from millions of fans. The Apple homepage also paid tribute to the man they respected and loved by putting a simple black and white photo of Steve.

In Apple, Inc.'s headquarters in Cupertino, California and in Jobs' home, flowers and notes are pouring to express their thanks and sadness at his passing. Across the globe, Apple stores have put up huge banners and provided sticky notepads so everyone can post their messages for Steve,

The world has lost Steve Jobs, a genius innovator - the Thomas Edison of his time. Thank you, Steve.