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Samsung M2 500GB USB 3.0 Portable Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:25:11 PST

DynaQuest and Khyutee On Duty is having a giveaway that will let you win:

Samsung M2 500GB USB 3.0 Portable!

How to join:

1. Like DynaQuest PC Sales Website

2. Add DynaQuest Pc Sales on Facebook

3. Like Dynaquestpc & Sales on Facebook

4. Like Khyutee on Duty Facebook page

5. Post this on your facebook wall publicly: “@Dynaquestpc & Sales and @Khyutee on Duty is giving away a samsung m2 500gb USB 3.0 Portable” Share the love and tag three of your friends in your post.

6. Follow A Glimpse of Ence via GFC

7. Follow Khyutee On Duty on twitter

8. Tweet about this giveaway: “Join @JCnQT first giveaway and get a chance to win 500GB USB 3.0 Portable. #DynaQuest http://khyutee.wordpress.com/2011/11/12/dynaquest-and-khyutee-on-duty-giveaway/”

9. Comment with the following format:

Full Name

Email Address

FB Name

FB Like Link URL to get the FB Like Link URL, refer to (#1)

FB Post URL (#5)

GFC Name (#6)

Twitter Username (#7)

Tweet Link (#8)

For more details, please click here. Goodluck everyone!

Win yourself a Starbucks 2012 Planner and more!!!

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:08:37 PST

The Food Alphabet is having a giveaway that will let you win:

Starbucks 2012 Planner

Starbucks Christmas Tumbler

10 Free Starbucks Tall Drinks

How to join:

Like The Food Alphabet on Facebook

Like Starbucks Philippines on Facebook

Follow The Food Alphabet at Google Friend Connect

Copy this on your wall: "Let's win a Starbucks 2012 Planner from @The Food Alphabet!! @friend1 @friend2 http://bit.ly/sL34Ga"

Giveaway ends December 8, 2011. For the complete giveaway details, please click here. Goodluck!

New eyeglasses for me

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:33:16 PST

When I was in high school I had astigmatism. I needed to wear prescription glasses to correct it. For a year I looked like a nerd in school because my eyeglasses were too big and too old-fashion. I just stopped wearing it when I unintentionally broke it and my parents had no budget for a replacement. And that was the last time that I wore eyeglasses. Until last week I went to my ophthalmologist for an eye check-up. I don’t know if it’s the lightings or there’s really something wrong with my eyes because I can’t barely read my daughter’s medical prescriptions. I had a feeling that my eyes are getting weaker as I get older. My ophthalmologist told me that I need to wear prescription glasses again. I just asked for my measurements because my aunt told me that she’ll be giving me her old eyeglasses and I can use the frame and just change the lenses. When I saw the old eyeglasses, I was shocked, it’s so old-fashion again! There’s no way I will use it! I’d rather buy a new one. But the problem is my ophthalmologist is charging me a lot for a brand new frame and where on earth I’m getting that money.

Good thing I’ve been shopping thru internet for quite a while now. I’ve been buying stuff like clothes, shoes, coupons, and even gadgets. I read about this Zenni optical and gave their site a visit and I found out that it’s where we can find the most fashionable and attractive glasses. You can even find $6.95 prescription eyeglasses and still look fab. Ordering is so easy. You just need to give your measurements and choose your frame, wait for a week, and your eyeglasses will be delivered at your doorsteps. Their wide varieties of frames come in different styles, colors and shapes. And they come with free anti-scratch coating, full UV protection, microfiber cleansing cloth, and protective case. Here are the styles that I’m checking-out:

Aren’t they so cute? Zenni optical uses high quality materials from stainless steel to titanium making them so durable. I’ve been thinking of getting two pairs. I’m pretty sure that these will butter up my wardrobe. Shipping is only $4.95 regardless of how many you get and since I live outside US, shipping will only cost me $9.95. Not bad at all. If you already bought a pair from Zenni, why not Share your Zenni story too.

Wednesday Happy Thoughts

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:04:48 PST

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We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. ~ Frederick Keonig

Here's what made my week wonderful:

My "Tala" Croft winning 2nd place in the Trick or Treat best costume,
A friend sending Batman costume for Mochi
Candies, candies, candies, and a lot more candies!,
Enjoying the long weekend with Estanley and the kids,
Relatives bringing beautiful flowers and scented candles for my late mom,
Yaya cooking my favorite adobo and staying late to watch the kids as I unwind with pals :)
Phil, our new cutie puppy we bought in Alabang,
My dad for making a dog house for Phil,
Estanley doing laundry
Decaffeinated coffee

Urban Clothing

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:48:07 PDT

When I heard the online brand name Matix Clothing, I search for it and found out that it has become a source of the basic surf style clothing. From board shorts to jeans, t-shirts, beanies, belts, and wallets, Matix has been steadily bringing us the newest and hottest styles of outfits.

Matix Clothing was founded by pro skateboarders Daewon Song and Tim Gavin and later on it has expanded and aside from providing fashionable wear, it brings us the lowest prices on the web for sporting goods, sunglasses and much more – shipping is free for items over $25!

One of the most popular styles of clothing nowadays is the urban style. I love the urban style because it depends on how you preferred to look. A simple shirt paired with welder pants and accessorized with a beanie and you’re all set. And as Christmas is past approaching, I’ve been taking into account Matix clothes and planning to shop for a black scrimmage tank for my dad. I don’t know, but my old dad had developed a fad for urban clothing. A second childhood maybe? lol.

Wednesday Happy Thoughts

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:08:34 PDT

Giving thanks means letting the world know you don’t entertain negativity in your life and you are more positive of showing your gratitude of what life offers to you. If you think of negative thoughts, you will just continue bringing negative thoughts to your life. But if you start finding ways on how to be thankful, you will see a world of possibilities.

When I started this practice of finding ways to be thankful, the more blessings came pouring in. More reasons to be thankful started showing up and I began to enjoy life more.

Though I’m a bit late again, here’s my top 10:

My son’s 2^nd Birthday!
My daughter Helenia for making it top 8 this quarter when last quarter she’s top 10
My eldest daughter Mikaela for learning how to cook and for waking up early everyday
Smart for giving me free gold ticket for the Black Eyed Peas concert,
Free overnight accommodation at Traders Hotel
A bundle of chocolates from Mrs. Guericke,
My FB friends who helped me by liking the Snickers’ site, because of them I got 8 Snickers,
Colgate for sending me freebies,
For winning at Ramsign House Number Giveaway,
Finishing my Helenia’s “Tomb Raider” trick or treat costume.

Click here on how it all started. Happiness everyone!

Helenia's 7th Birthday

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:38:52 PDT

Uh-oh...

My daughter Helenia's 7th Birthday was celebrated with a blessing. It rained hard. But believe me, I never saw any disappointment coming from my Helenia. She's still as funny and lively as ever. She's very cooperative, she entertained guests and always posing for a camera shot. And the happiest person was me. I'm so proud. Proud that I know I raised a good kid. I'm confident that she'll go places.

With her cake. The cupcakes were ready made bought in packs while the cupcake stand was made by yours truly :)

Caught her licking one of the cupcakes!

and eating the one she licked.

My Family

With cousin during wacky shot. I love this blurry pic :)

and gifts!

her guests checking out the giveaways.

Birthday Cake

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:58:24 PDT

Taken on the morning of my youngest daughter Helenia's 5th Birthday. We were on a tight budget then and can't afford to give a party for her. We told Helenia about it ahead of time and she understood the situation. She didn't even feel bad about the thought that we won't be celebrating her birthday. But God is good. Goldilocks invited me to their anniversary and gave me this cake. Actually it was just a bare mocha care and I just put the decorations and the candle. My Helenia was so happy when she woke up and found this cake beside her bed.

November 7, 2011 is a Holiday

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:29:25 PDT

Under Proclamation no. 276 signed by President Noynoy Aquino, November 7, 2011 is a Philippine Regular Holiday and as recommended by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, Eidul Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia that falls on this day should be observed.

Below is the full text of the Proclamation:

MALACAÑAN PALACE

MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROCLAMATION NO. 276

DECLARING MONDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2011, AS A REGULAR HOLIDAY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, IN OBSERVANCE OF EIDUL ADHA (FEAST OF SACRIFICE)

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9849 provides that Eidul Adha shall be celebrated as a regular holiday;

WHEREAS, Eidul Adha is one of the two greatest feasts of Islam;

WHEREAS, the date of the festival based on the declaration made by Saudi Arabia’s highest religious body is on 6 November 2011;

WHEREAS, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) recommended that the observance of Eidul Adha be on 7 November 2011 and the Eidul Adha prayer held on 6 November 2011;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BENIGNO S. AQUINO III, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Monday, 7 November 2011, as a regular holiday throughout the country, in observance of Eidul Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.

Done in the City of Manila, this 20th day of October, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Eleven.

(Sgd.) BENIGNO S. AQUINO III
By the President

(Sgd.) PAQUITO N. OCHOA JR.
Executive Secretary

Feeling Richer With Android

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:05:15 PDT

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

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Free Jollibee Joy Breakfast Meals for you and your family

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:35:36 PDT

How do you start your day right? For me of course, praying comes first. Nothing beats the power of prayers. It doesn't need to be long and memorized. It's just like talking to someone you knew. After all, God know our thoughts and who knows, He might grant us our wishes. Second is exercise. Exercising helps us burn fats, increase our blood flow, and makes us feel stronger and younger. A simple stretching and bending will do. Then lastly,Eating. Eating is one of the pleasurable things that life has to offer. A joyous breakfast to share with my loved-ones is something I look forward to everyday. Especially if we will be treated for a free Jollibee Joy Breakfast Meals and will be delivered directly to our home.

Good thing Jollibee and Certified Foodies are giving us a chance to win 5 Jollibee Joy Breakfast Meals to share with our families. Those who like to join can go to Facebook pages of Jollibee and Certified Foodies and choose which breakfast meals you like and why.

For the complete details on how to enter this giveaway, please go to Start Your Day Right with Jollibee Breakfast Joys Meals + Contest Alert!

Goodluck to us!

Wednesday Happy Thoughts

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:52:17 PDT

I’ve been busy with work yesterday that I never had a chance to make a Wednesday Happy Thoughts Post. I planned to make it when I got home but too bad I left my laptop in the office. But still nothing can stop me from counting my joys and forget all my troubles. I believe that life has a lot of happiness in store for me. But it doesn’t mean that everything in my life is perfect, it’s just that I’ve decided to look beyond life’s imperfections. Here’s what gave me happiness this past week:

1. I finished painting the kid’s room pink, beautifully!

2. I won Bubble White Board Magnets at Doozedad!

3. Stanley’s sister Star gave me lots of gifts from Qatar plus cash! I love you star!

4. Stanley took us to hear mass last Sunday, for the first time! Thank God!

5. The chance of visiting La Union again

6. Free lunches at my boss’ house

7. Purple nail polish!

8. The opportunity of having our own business, oh yeah!

9. The thought of having my own car too soon!

10. 900gms of Appeton for my Tala!

I’m so blissful Thank God! To see how it all started, please click here.

Olive Ridley

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:31:32 PDT

Common Name: Olive Ridley, Pacific Ridley;

Scientific Name: Lepidochelys olivacea

Population: Approx. 800,000 nesting females

The were once butchered for food or accessories, now Olive Ridleys are getting into extinction and all over the world efforts were made to protect them as well as their habitat

Illegal fishing practices like dynamiting, cyaniding, illegal netting and harvesting the eggs of olive ridleys in our local waters have been rampant, thus there’s a high mortality of adult olive ridleys.

We at Punta Fuego, together with the Nasugbu government, SM Development and all the local barangays have been working together in recruiting and training Bantay Dagat organizations in each of our barangays, who will work with the Nasugbu Police to apprehend and penalize people caught participating in illegal fishing practices and establishing a number of Marine Sanctuaries where no boats and no fishing will be allowed so that the coral reefs and fisheries can be protected and flourish

Here are some facts about Olive Ridley:

1. They look very similar to its sister specie, Kemp's ridley, but has a deeper body and slightly up-turned edges to its carapace.

2. They are migratory, often travelling thousands of kilometers between feeding and nesting sites.

3. The average length is 70 cm, and adults weigh approximately 45 kg.

4. Overall color is olive green.

5. Found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, along the Atlantic coasts of West Africa and the Atlantic coasts of South America

I have been in Punta Fuego for 7 years and I have seen a dramatic reduction the the fisheries and destruction of our coral reefs. If something isn’t done about it soon, there will be no more Olive Ridleys to worry about.

If any of you would like to get more involved in working on these activities, your participation would be most welcome. You can contact Save the Oceans thru info@puntafuegovillage.com. We appreciate your interest in these activities and thank you in advance for whatever you would be willing to do to support this work.

Fit for a beauty queen

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:11:55 PDT

Our company driver Fayling joining the husband and wife game where the blindfolded wife applied make-up on the husband. I was laughing my heart out because Fayling seemed to enjoy a lot. The prize at stake? A hefty one thousand bucks! Of course they won.

Have a great week ahead everyone!

A Chandelier

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 22:13:28 PDT

The chandelier originated from the French word "chandelle" which means something attached to the ceiling and holds a lot of candles. Unlike in the early years that they were basically found in churches, chandeliers are now found hanging to provide light in the dining areas of many homes. This is the yellow chandelier of Amansinaya Resorts, hanging in the dome of their dining area and surrounded by small yellow windows. The staff there said that the candles were never lit since the chandelier was hung so high. But no worries, they were safely and securely installed. Happy Mellow Yellow Monday!

BC Bloggers Is Back!

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:40:36 PDT

GROUP A

BC Bloggers

(November 2011)

Mommy Diary Not your average mommy’s diary

What’s Hot Manila Everything that’s hot in Manila

Sweety Paula Life is as sweet as I make it!

WAHM sa Pinas Work at home mom in the Philippines

Happy Thoughts Life Life, Live Happy

Dadedidodu All about being a Dad!

Celebrity Diary Celebrity, beauty, fashion, and make up

Chromatic Note Notes of our lives

Handy Reviews Handy reviews on everything that matters

It’s All About Life Beauty, make up, fashion, and more

Blogaholic Mom I heart blogging

More than I can Chew A blog where in can share all the food I ate; the places I’ve been; and diary of my life.

The Coffee Chic This blog contains the thoughts, stories, experiences and emotions of The Coffee Chic.

The Grace Catcher A girl who loves fashion, cars, makeup, beauty and everything else.

Music and Melodies This is my music and entertainment (related to music) blog.

My Online Journeys A personal blog that chronicles my journey in the not-so-intricate world called the Internet. A mixed bag where I share anything and everything that comes to mind.

Chika Bits “Chika” means “Talk” I like babbling about: offbeat, entertaining, funny stuff, the hottest celebrity news, movies, tv shows & music, women’s interests & issues like beauty, fashion, health, lifestyle & romance, and my favorite things online: coolest internet contests and giveaways.

Stay at Home Wife and Mother The life, musings and chatterings of a stay at home wife and mother

Brown Pinay This blog is a personal space wherein my views are mine alone. A haven wherein I can pour my heart out. I just like to write an account of my opinions, my inspirations, a journal of my activities and even my frustration in life

This is My Life being a wife, mother and being my own self

The Average Jane The Average Jane is anything and everything under the sun. Its a blog that aims to share information about anything people may find interesting, whether it be fashion, food, hobbies, etc.

My Point of View A blog about my opinions, views, rants, beliefs, my perspective in life and even rants….

Sweet Life Stream The journal of a stay-at-home mom of 2 kids. My youngest son is a special child and I hope to inspire a lot of moms by sharing my thoughts and experiences about the rough yet colorful road of motherhood.

The Good Health “There are a lot of things to learn about how to achieve good health in everyday life. This blog aims to share bits and pieces of information through articles and videos which may be helpful and relevant to everyone’s healthy living.

Pinoy Life Crumpylicious Blog documents Kurt and Stacy’s journey through their mid-20′s, as they are soul-searching for what they want in life. Hoping that they will remember as much as they can of their simple life.

Restaurant Reviews Tsinoy Foodies is a pinoy food blog that aims to make a spark and rekindle the passion of other foodies. It is a foodie community where foodies can share the tasting pleasures of their food exploration and adventures.

Seo and blogging Discovering and Exploring the online world starting with SEO and Blogging

Life Ascending A one stop friendly blog that discusses anything: money making, blogging tips and tricks, life’s lesson, and anything in between – it’s a journey to richness and wellness.

Spices of My Life It’s about the author’s day to day experiences that makes her life deliciously spicy.

Ey to Zee: Easy A-Z Craft Ideas Easy A-Z Arts and Crafts Ideas: Showcases the different arts and crafts especially made by the author, her faves and craft ideas resources, eco-friendly ideas, and a lot more…… from A-Z.

Pinoy Chismoso The Latest Gossips about the Hottest Pinoy Celebrities on your Local Television! Pinoy Chismoso Live!

Textmates Ko One stop blog for texters who want tagalog quotes, tagalog pickup lines, greetings, and anything and everything about text messaging.

Me In Wonderland Me in Wonderland is a personal and travel blog. It includes reminiscing about old places and dreaming about new ones.

Hawaiian Cruise Your online resource to hawaiian cruises.

Maid of Honor Dress Your online guide to choosing your maid of honor dress.

Pink Spree Personal journal

Mrs Shoppiness Online Shopping, Events and Movie blog

Eileen’s Cooking Adventure It is a food blog of my cooking and eating adventures.

Sissy’s Pastime Sisters virtual pastime talks about life, journey, pastime, family, and everything in between

Michi Photostory online diary where I share my experiences as a wife and mother, my travels, food trips, recipes, memories, and anything under the sun

Tottering Mama The Tottering Mama writes about she copes with raising two toddlers, running the household and working at home all at the same time. She is attempting to homeschool her two toddlers and also loves to share their activities during PLAYhouse preSCHOOL.

Live The GREEN Life Today Tips and Facts on how to Live the Green Life Today.

That’s Life Life thoughts, hits, and misses.

FREE Travels And Tours {cherry} is a mom who has a major spending problem.

CosmoGirl.ME CosmoGirl.ME talks about being sophisticated in all aspects – living life to the fullest, making the best out of it and more.

Pink Cigars This blog doesn’t invite people to smoke nor to drink wine with no moderation, but to get people aware on how cigars and wines do to oneself.

American Idol American idol guide

Earning Online Moolah A tale on earning online moolah of a young blogger.

Corbitoness Corbitoness is a personal blog of a mommy documenting her adventures with motherhood, being a wife and learning new things with her little girl.

Late Bloomer Blog A personal blog of a late bloomer girl featuring her discoveries with beauty, fashion and embracing the joys of being a woman.

Zykies Kiddie blog

MommyandMatt A mom’s stories after leaving the corporate world to be a stay-at-home mom.

Mundane Things A personal blog of a mommy who’s juggling household chores, baby sitting, ghost writing and everything else.

Hobbies and Everything a blog about my thoughts, hobbies and just everything.

My Kimcheed Life A blog about life in Zamboanga, my family, work, interests, worries, and what-nots. It’s basically where I talk about anything, everything and nothing!

iam_kbc A blog of a stay at home mom who’s a frugal fashionista and an avid thrifter. Believes you can be fashionable without breaking your budget.

Of Limes and Lemons A blog that shares my thoughts and experiences everyday-as a woman, mom, wife and everything else in between plus my growing fascination in joining online contests.

SublimeWanderer An online journal of a frustrated race car driver and chef.

Ours Funarena A blog that talks about loads of fun, about news and humorous interpretations of news events, about sports particularly cricket, about humor and articles and lots more! A blog that brings you into a homely atmosphere with Indian hospitality warmth and openness! Come and have fun!

MTG – Make Things Great Life is about perspective. This blog tackles about tales of experiences, music, games, sports, magic and my life.

God Brought Me Here For A Reason My personal blog

Blogger’s Nook A general blog but focuses much on the thoughts and perceptions of the blogger

Female Scentsation This is an account of my journey with my hubby… A relationship blog that seeks to inspire, and share my thoughts and experiences as newly wed couple.

100k Strategy A blog that highlights the beautiful scenery within and outside Cagayan de Oro.

36 Weeks After My son’s journey to the real world.

Deliciously Spicy Moments A personal blog of a working mom.

Life’s Concealed Details A photoblog that showcase my perspective, my imagination.

JanzCrystalz Handcrafts handmade jewelries made from the heart

Mikah's Day Out

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:21:14 PDT

This is my eldest daughter Mikaela enjoying her graduation gift from me - a pool party with her friends. Thanks to my friend's waterproof cam I was able to get this precious shot. Oh yes, I was kicked :)

Big Sister's Diary's 22$ Birthday Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:01:41 PDT

Maryjade Anne of Big Sister's Diary is celebrating her 22nd Birthday on October 21, 2011 and to share her blessings, she is giving away $22 paypal cash to one of her lucky readers!

Here are the mechanics:

Be a GCF (Google Friend Connect) follower of her 2 blogs:

Big Sister’s Diary and

Motherhood 24/7

LIKE Big Sister’s Diary Facebook fanpage

LIKE Motherhood 24/7 Facebook fanpage

Follow her on Twitter @maryjadeanne

Put her giveaway on your blog’s sidebar

Share her giveaway on Facebook

Tweet her giveaway on Twitter

Blog about her giveaway AND include the blog link

Contest ends on October 21, 2011. For more details, please click here. Goodluck everyone!

My Christmas Wish List (Wish No. 1)

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:33:53 PDT

I'm starting to love photography. I'm grinning whenever my photographer friend says that I'm good at taking pictures and with proper training I can be a pro. Too bad I don't have a camera like his. So this Christmas, I won't be wishing for another two front teeth. I'm wishing for this Canon Powershot SX20 IS Digital Camera.

See the specs:

Camera Effective Pixels

Approx 12.1 Million pixels (CCD)

Focal Length (35 mm film equivalent)

20x zoom:

28(W) - 560(T) mm

Focusing Range

Normal:

50cm (1.6ft.) – infinity (W), 1m (3.3ft.) – infinity(T)

Macro:

10 – 50cm (W) (3.9in. – 1.6ft. (W))

Super Macro:

0 – 10cm (W) (0 – 3.9in. (W))

All Range:

10cm – infinity (W), 1m – infinity (T)
(3.9in. – Infinity (W), 3.3ft. – infinity (T))
* While shooting in Auto mode

Image Stabilizer (IS) System

Lens-shift type

DIGIC 4

0.44 inch electronic viewfinder*
(Effective dots: Approx. 235,000 dots with dioptric and 5 level of brightness adjustment)

Type:

2.5-inch type, colour LCD with wide viewing angle
(Effective dots: Approx. 230,000 dots)

Features:

Variangle type (Movement: approx. 170 degrees horizontal, approx 270 degrees rotational)

AF (Face Detect*¹*² / Center*³ / Flexizone )
Single, Continuous, Servo AF/AE
Manual Focus

*¹	AF frame can be moved and fixed to specified face face.
*²	If no face is detected, AiAF (9 frames) is set in Auto mode, and Centre is set in all other modes.
*³	AF frame size is selectable.

Evaluative*¹, Center-weighted average, Spot*²

*¹	Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detect AF.
*²	Fixed to center / linked to the AF frame.

Auto* , ISO 80/ 100/ 200/ 400/ 800/ 1600

*	Subject movement is taken into account while shooting in Auto mode.

Auto*, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom

*	Face detect evaluates the colour of the faces in the scene.

Speed

1 – 1/3200 sec.
15 – 1/3200 sec. (Total shutter speed range.)

Type

Iris type

f/number

f/2.8 - f/8.0*(W), f/5.7 - f/8.0*(T)

*	Up to f/9.0 when in Auto mode.

Range

50cm – 6.8m (W), 1.0m – 3.7m (T)
(1.6ft. – 22ft. (W), 3.3ft. – 12ft. (T))

Shooting Modes

C, M, Av, Tv, P, Auto*¹, Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Sports, SCN*², Stitch Assits, Movie

*¹	Adjusts image to optimum settings depending on the scene.
*²	Indoor, Sunset, Night Scene, Fireworks, Beach, Aquarium, Foliage, Snow, ISO3200, Color Accent, Color Swap.

Digital Zoom

Still images/Movies:

Approx. 4.0x (up to approx. 80x in combination with the optical zoom), Safety Zoom, Digital Tele-converter

Continuous Shooting

Normal:

Approx. 1.0 shots/sec.

AF:

Approx. 0.7 shots/sec.

LV:

Approx. 0.7 shots/sec.

Number of Images Shot (CIPA)

Alkaline:

Approx. 350 images (viewfinder), Approx. 340 images (LCD monitor)

NiMH:

Approx. 620 images (viewfinder), Approx. 600 images (LCD monitor)

Recording Media

SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card

File Format

Design rule for camera file system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant

Data Type

Still Images:

Exif 2.2 (JPEG)

Movies:

MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo))

*	Not compatible with AVI.

Number of Recording Pixels

Still Images:

Large:	4000x3000
Medium 1:	3264x2448
Medium 2:	2592x1944
Medium 3:	1600x1200
Small:	640x480
Widescreen:	3840x2160

*	Date stamp is available in all recording pixels.

Movies:

Standard, Color Accent,
Color Swap: HD (1280x720 (30fps)), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)

26 languages

Digital input/output (Hi-Speed USB*¹ (MTP, PTP supported))
Digital Audio and video Output*² (HDMI Compliant)

*¹	mini-B
*²	HDMITM mini connector
*³	3.5mm jack

4 AA Alkaline batteries
4 AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (NB4-300/NB4-200)
AC Adapter Kit CA-PS700

124.0 x 88.3 x 86.9 mm (4.88 x 3.48 x 3.42 in.)

Approx. 560g (19.8oz.)

Blink detection, Enhanced i-Contrast, Scroll Display, Index Playback with a variable number of images, Rotate images (always on), Folder Creation (limited type), Hints and Tips display

Source

Isn't it so oh awesome!!!

Early bird catches the worm and success comes to those who prepare well and put in effort. Starting today I'll try to be good and hope Mr. Santa reads this.

But of course Santa, I still want a car to go with this :)

Wednesday Happy Thoughts

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:59:16 PDT

Everyday, God is giving us a gift of 86,400 seconds. And everyday is an amazing day. For the air that we breathe, the tree that gives us shade, the bus driver that greeted us “good morning”, the sun the shines after the storm, the smiles of our kids. True, countless are the ways to give thanks and if the only prayer that you say this morning is “thank you”, for God, that is enough. So from this day on, I will stop worrying and start counting the things that God gave me to be happy. Here’s my first top ten.

Stanley for being more of a real father to my kids and for being patient with me,
My beautiful daughters,
My son for calling me Mamee non-stop,
My Uncle-slash-carpenter for making our new cabinets,
My brother for always rushing at my side seconds after I texted him,
Our yaya, for being the best ever yaya in the world that I’m starting to call her Nanay,
My sister for taking care of our dad when I’m out working,
My old maids Godmother and Auntie for always finding time to visit me and my kids,
My dad, for being there no matter what,
And lastly, I thank God that there’s “Me” to look after these people who I loved most.

Click here on how it all started. Happiness everyone!

It's a Twister!

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:27:08 PDT

Taken last August during our company outing at Whites and Greens Resort, Panglao, Bohol.

Tell me what do you see?

Happy Watery Wednesday everyone!

Hotdog and Marshmallow on Stick

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:25:37 PDT

My youngest daughter’s 7^th birthday was just simple. She had spaghetti, pancit bihon, cake, lumpia shanghai, and hotdog and marshmallow on stick. This hotdog and marshmallow on stick is somewhat a common “party meal – slash – decoration”. The kids love them because they’re colorful and taste good too, not to mention they’re cheaper than barbecue and simple to prepare. You need to cook the hotdog first, slice them into bite sizes, get the barbecue sticks cut into halves and then start skewering the hotdogs and marshmallow. Then stick them into a cabbage wrapped in tin foil.. You can now put it in the table as a centerpiece and believe me the guests just can’t help picking them up!

We love gumballs!

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 01:23:37 PDT

My kids were dreaming of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate factory where a river made of chocolate flows and chocolate-covered marshmallow mountains exist. Their love for chocolates and candies sometimes get out of hand that they ate too much and get sick because of tonsillitis. I’ve been trying to keep them away from sweets but my ever-spoiling dad bought these gumballs and gave these to my kids as a gift for making it good at school. Anyways, they really looked nice that I even got a handfulJ. (And oh, I’m sorry I haven’t fixed my camera date, it pissed me off)

More Mellow Yellow Monday entries here. Have a great week ahead.

Where To Buy Cheap Scrubs

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:06:28 PDT

Last month, I got a message my best friend Arlene. She said she that after 5 years of being jobless, she has found a new work at a dermatology clinic. Last Tuesday, I dropped by at work and she was happy to see me. I too, was so happy for her. She said she had gone various spa trainings and she looks so good in her nursing scrubs which according to her, were just borrowed from another friend. She wanted me to accompany her in looking for a place where she can buy cheap scrubs. She doesn’t have internet connection at home so it would not be easy for her to go online and check Bluesky scrubs using the link: http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/categories/Scrubs/Scrubs-for-Women/

Bluesky scrubs are comfortable to use and have functional pockets. They were made using the highest quality materials around. Available in various colors, there will be no problem in choosing the style that will fits one’s personality.

I bet my friend Arlene will look attractive and fashionable enough if she wears any of these nursing uniforms. She even gave me the task to choose the one that I think would fit her well. I actually had chosen one which I will present to her on my next visit. And guess what, for this task she’ll give me a free facial. Happiness.

Being A Nuffnang Blogger is the Hottest Thing Since I am a Nuffnanger

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:13:55 PDT

I’m not the type of blogger who’s religiously and patiently makes up to date posts. I just made blogging one of my many ways of de-stressing, basically about my life and the people I deal with. I even came to the point that I thought that my blog was too sentimental. One day, a friend told me that through blogging I can also make some money by advertising. I then opted to join Nuffnang since it is Asia-Pacific’s first and leading blog advertising community. Aside from blog advertising, Nuffnang has also given me a chance to attend events like workshops, parties, medical missions, and movie screenings. And you know what I love most, they’re all free and I got to meet a lot of people. Do you know that Nuffnang has served ads to thousands of bloggers? Really, Nuffnang family has thrived to become one of the most important spots for bloggers. And I am proud to be a Nuffnanger. We’re hot.

Another thing that is just as hot as Nuffnang is Pizza Hut. Pizza Hut now offers Hot on the Dot Pizza deliveries: 30 minutes AND hot (as indicated by the thermally activated sticker you place on the pizza box upon receiving your pizza) or your pizza is FREE!

Experience the hotness now, dial 911-11-11 if you want your pizzas Hot on the Dot!