My Life

Allan Villar Vickroy

2011-12-01T02:43:00.000-08:00

He is my father's first cousin. They were raised and grew up together in the province of Moreno, Camarines Norte. Allan is a Filipino-American. He spent the rest of his young years in the USA. He and my father did not see each other since he moved to the US. My father was looking for him and really wanting to see his best friend-cousin. So when I made it to America, I looked for Allan, searched the internet, the yellow pages. I found a very sweet young lady on Facebook, a Vickroy and asked if she happens to know Allan. Apparently, her grandfather and Allan are brothers - half brothers, that is. She told me everything and even gave me the address and it was the same address I found online as well as on yellow page. I sent Allan a message right away hoping that he might answer, I even gave him my contact number. Months had passed but I've gotten no mails, no phone calls, nothing! It was really sad when a person is taking a relative for granted. I will never do that to any of my relatives. NEVER!

Remarks:
Allan Vickroy is still in the US. I just want to meet him to let him know that he has a Filipino relative here in the US, but if he is not interested in meeting me so be it!

Final Week

2011-11-27T17:18:00.000-08:00

HI, guys! I am taking another break from blogging. As some of you knows, I am attending classes and this week is final week so I have to study. Hope to pass this class with flying colors. Wish me luck, guys! See you soon and keep blogging! =)

Simon's Cat in 'Catnap'

2011-11-23T20:18:00.000-08:00

I love Simon's Cat. I wonder what's his name. =D

The Mouth

2011-11-21T14:59:00.000-08:00

HI! Just having fun here. My niece and I. I haven't seen her in person since the day she was born but I love her. She is the cutest thing on earth! =)

That's me and her...

Angry Birds

2011-11-19T20:14:00.000-08:00

Angry Birds evolved from Sesame Street gang. Don't they? =)

Lady Gaga - The Monster Ball

2011-11-19T16:37:00.000-08:00

The first major, major (Venus Raj?) concert I have ever watched. It was really great to have such experience. Kidding aside, I cried when I saw her silhouette while dancing and singing. I am going to watch you again, Lady G. =)

Hello, friends.

2011-11-17T15:54:00.000-08:00

I know, I know! You maybe wondered "Where the heck is Hornetlover?!" Well, I had a lot of stuff to share but one thing is for sure, I am doing great!

I am studying - again - And I am almost done with my course. I am taking CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant. Who knows? I might be taking care of you ~ LOL... that's a joke, right?

I missed you all and that is for sure. I will go back blogging about anything. However, pardon me if it will take time again. My final is soon coming and we have a lot of quizzes to cover. Ciao for now. =)

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How To Conserve Water

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2010-08-24T00:00:00-07:00

Lumpia - A Filipino Egg Roll and How to Make It Grease-Free
Lumpia is one of the famous street foods in the Philippines, but you can make it a little healthier by making it in your own kitchen.

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2010-07-10T00:00:00-07:00

Home-style Burritos From Scratch
Try this simple recipe made of left-over foods that are sitting in your fridge.

Black Eyed Peas At SLN Tonight, LIVE!

2009-11-14T21:57:00.000-08:00

I love watching SLN or Saturday Night Live. The cast are so funny. I think it is the most hilarious late night show I have seen since Jerry Lewis Show. Well, I have watched Jerry Lewis Show reruns only, but it is still very funny and I love that guy so much.

Anyways, Black Eyed Peas was the guest at SLN tonight and they performed their song "Meet Me Halfway". My first time to hear the song and I can say that it is really catchy and so awesome. Nice to see them all performing, with Fergie on vocals. Such a great talent.

Forget not to mention, Apl D' Ap, Allan Pineda in real life. Apl D' Ap is half-black American and half-Filipino. I am so proud of him and seeing him performing in national TV. He is famous along with the group, alright. But still, it is a fulfillment for us, filipinos, that we have our kababayan who is not forgetting his roots, performs and making a big name here in the US.

You can see in his eyes, how down to earth Apl D' Ap is. Keep up the good work, Allan. Make your countrymen so proud of you and we are also proud that you made it where you are now.

"Meet Me Halfway" by BLACK EYED PEAS

Oooooo...
I can't go any further then this
OOoooo...
I want you so badly, it's my biggest wish

Cool,
I spent my time just thinking, thinking, thinking 'bout you
Every single day, yes, I'm really missing, missing you
And all those things we used to, used to, used to, used to do
Hey girl, wassup, it used to, it used to be just me and you
I spent my time just thinking, thinking, thinking 'bout you
Every single day, yes, I'm really missing, missing you
And all those things we used to, used to, used to... (Used to do)
Hey girl wassup,
Yo, wassup, wassup, wassup

Can you meet me halfway, right at the borderline
That's where I'm gonna wait...for you
I'll be looking out, night and day
Took my heart to the limit
And this is where I'll stay
I can't go any further than this
I want you so bad, it's my only wish

Girl, I travel round the world and even sail the Seven Seas
Across the universe, I go to other galaxies
Just tell me where to go, just tell me where you wanna meet
I navigate myself-myself to take me where you be
'Cause girl I want, I-I-I want you right now
I travel uptown-town, I travel downtown
Wanna have you around-round, like every single day
I love you always-ways, I'll meet you halfway

Can you meet me halfway, right at the borderline
[ Black Eyed Peas Lyrics are found on www.songlyrics.com ]
That's where I'm gonna wait...for you
I'll be looking out, night and day
Took my heart to the limit
And this is where I'll stay
I can't go any further than this
I want you so bad, it's my only wish
I can't go any further than this
I want you so bad, it's my only wish

Let's walk the bridge to the other side
Just you and I (Just you and I)
I will fly, fly the skies, for you and I (For you and I)
I will try, until I die, for you and I
For you and I (For you and I)
For-for-for you and I (For you and I)
For-for-for-for you and I (For you and I)
For-for-for you and I (For you and I)
(For you and I)

Can you meet me halfway
Can you meet me halfway
Can you meet me halfway
Can you meet me halfway

Meet me halfway, right at the borderline
That's where I'm gonna wait...for you
I'll be looking out, night and day
Took my heart to the limit
And this is where I'll stay
I can't go any further than this
I want you so bad, it's my only wish
I can't go any further then this
I want you so bad, it's my only wish

This Is It

2009-10-31T22:43:00.000-07:00

I watched Michael Jackson's "This Is It" movie this afternoon. Since the first day I have heard from HLN news that MJ's rehearsals for his concert is going to be shown in theaters, I never had a second thought to watch the movie. I have been a big MJ fan since I was in high school. I was so excited to see the movie, though I knew that it was the last of Michael. The man istruly a legend. He would always show compassion to all the people he had worked with. He used the word L-O-V-E. He said that he is doing his thing with LOVE. His dancers and back-up vocals are all new talents, these talents auditioned to be a part of MJ's This Is It concert. He mentioned that he always wanna help new talents. Such an amazing person.

While watching the movie, for a moment, I forgot that the man is no longer alive. There was a rumor before that Michael Jackson never sings live in any of his concerts. I can say that it was not true. On that rehearsal-movie, he was singing LIVE while dancing. I don't wanna say more about the movie. If you have not seen it yet, you got to go and see it. This Is It the movie will be shown for two weeks only. You will never regret it, contrary to what the other reviews have said.

Being away for so long

2009-10-28T09:09:00.000-07:00

I have been away for quite a while, and I know that I have missed so many new things in the blogging world. Being married is not an easy task, I would say. Unlike before, I do not care anything but myself. Now, I have to think of my husband and other things around the house.

I also now have a regular job that keeps me busy everyday. So, my internet life is very limited, agh! I tried to go online once in a while, though. What I really miss in my internet world are my online friends, my blogging friends and my money making. I have so many things to share, folks.

Just right now, I have thought of going back to writing articles. I have been out for a few months and I am missing writing articles online. I submits the articles to ReviewStream and Factoidz. I also have an account to eHow but I really don't know how to start writing there, LOL. Associated Content is one good writing article site, too, but I thought of sticking with Factoidz since they have paid me several times already.

Anyways, Just want to say that I miss the world of blogging so I am going back to my life again. Miss y'all, dudes!

Happy Halloween!!!

Melissa Magsaysay - Proudly Pinay

2009-10-10T23:09:00.001-07:00

Hey, pals! I have another discovery here to share with you all. We are all aware that Ramon Magsaysay was a great President of the Philippines. I don't want to mention how he passed away, I want us all to remember how great a president he was. I wasn't born yet when he was the president but I remember when my grandfather told me about his works and how he was loved by the masses.

Well, let me go back to what this post is all about. I was watching night showbiz news the other night and they had this interviews about stars, they talked about fashions. This name caught my attention, MELISSA MAGSAYSAY. So pinoy, isn't it? She was the one interviewing all this hollywood stars and so I told myself, "I am going to check on that name and google her." That's what I did. And my, oh my! I wasn't so surprised when I found out that she is related to the late great Ramon Magsaysay. Yes, Ramon Magsaysay is her great uncle.

Melissa Magsaysay is a fashion market editor and assistant-editor in Los Angeles Times. How about that? I am so happy and feeling so proud every time I learn and know something new about my fellow countrymen.

You are making your countrymen so proud of you, Melissa!

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Neal McCoy - Another Philippine Pride

2009-07-05T22:02:00.000-07:00

How many of you have known that Neal McCoy, country music icon, a Filipino? Yes, I was surprised when I found that out myself. I watched him on TV and they were interviewing him, when I heard him say his mother grew up in Manila. I am always proud to be a Filipino and it makes my heart filled with happiness and pride whenever I hear or discover that my kababayan (pure or half-filipino) is making waves here in the US. Neal McCoy is a Country music icon here in the US. It is flattering to know. Mabuhay! Pilipinas!

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Another Way to Earn From Adsense

2009-06-25T22:13:00.000-07:00

I am sorry friends if I have not been here around for a long time. I was too busy with other things. As you all may know, I am a stay-at-home wife and I also need to earn a little money, so I am kicking my butt out making a little bucks online. I know., some of you do the same way as I do.

I am here to tell you all that I have found a new way to help our adsense earn a little more bigger. Yes! It is a blogging site and you need to write only 3 blogs and after the approval, your blogs are entitled to for a 100 % revenue from the site's earnings.

If you are interested with this, since you also love to write about anything, why not try to join in this blogging site? Click here for more...

Kris Allen is the New American Idol

2009-05-21T21:57:00.000-07:00

Everyone was waiting for the result of American Idol last night. There are some who wanted Adam Lambert to win and some are Kris Allen's fans. I would be honest, I never liked Kris Allen. I can listen to his voice but his facial expressions annoyed me so much.

I read from one magazine, Simon Cowell predicted that it was Danny Gokey and Adam Lambert in the finals. Meaning, he never foresaw Kris Allen as the next Idol. But, when I watched the finale last Tuesday, I had a feeling that it is Kris who will bag the title of the next American Idol. It's all because of his fine and hair-raising rendition of the song "No Boundaries" that was written by Kara DioGuardi.

He sang it so good! As if it was his own song. I was moved by Kris Allen's performance of "No Boundaries". I even can still hear it till now as I am making this blog about his winning.

Congratulations, Kris Allen. You deserved to win.

Matt Giraud: Pride Of Michigan

2009-04-15T23:13:00.000-07:00

Matt Giraud is from Kalamazoo, Michigan. Not very far from where I am now, hehe... Matt is my personal favorite, not just because he is from Michigan but he is a good and talented performer. He is performig here in one bar here in Kalamazoo.

Matt Giraud was on the second batch of 12 contestants in American Idol 8 but he did not make it. Michigan was hoping and praying that he would make it on the wild card. And he did it!

He is one of the 7 finalists but tonight, April 15, he got the lowest vote and he was given the chance to sing for hi life. I know and we know that Simon Cowell would give him that chance to make till the end of the contest. Simon Cowell gave Matt Giraud a third chance. Simon Cowell believed in Matt Giraud and he don't want him to go yet. Simon knows that there are so many things that Matt can give, and so as Kara Diogardi.

Matt Giraud didn't help himself, he broke to tears, tears of happiness. He is so blessed. From wild card to magic card. Go, go, go, Matt!

EasyHits4U - Free Traffic Exchange

2009-02-03T15:47:00.000-08:00

EasyHits4U.com - Your Free Traffic Exchange - 1:1 Exchange Ratio, 5-Tier Referral Program. FREE Advertising!

I found this website when I was chatting in one of my paid online forum community. I got interested in, so I went to EasyHits4U and checked how was it. Check on this one out. EasyHits4U has been operating online for 6 years now.

The Boss In Super Bowl

2009-02-01T17:31:00.000-08:00

Bruce Springsteen is my all-time favorite rock artist. He is The Boss and he is my Boss when it comes to rock. He sang in Super Bowl together with the E Street Band, he has been collaborating with this band for all of his career. And they are doing really good. I love them.

It was my first time to see Bruce Springsteen performs LIVE on T.V. and I was so amazed that I can see my "Boss" singing Live on T.V. tonight. He sang Born To Run and Glory Days. The Boss rock the night away.

Super Bowl was held in Tampa, Florida. My first time to watch Super Bowl and my first time to see Bruce Springsteen singing live on television. Woooooohhhh...

Image from BBC News

Mark Joyner's Simple'ology

2009-01-30T22:51:00.000-08:00

I'm evaluating a multi-media course on blogging from the folks at Simpleology. For a while, they're letting you snag it for free if you post about it on your blog.

It covers:

The best blogging techniques.
How to get traffic to your blog.
How to turn your blog into money.

I'll let you know what I think once I've had a chance to check it out. Meanwhile, go grab yours while it's still free.

Music Magazines

2009-01-26T14:46:00.000-08:00

Trouser Press and Rock Magazines are amongst the collections of music magazines here in our house. My husband is the one who loves to read these magazines. It so happened that I love music and I love reading music trivia, too.

Music is a part of our relationship. When we were just starting to date online, we were always talking about music and trivia. Fortunately, I am a music geek since I was in elementary.

These music magazines are only some of his collections. We have a library here that are all about music. Rock bands and rock history, it's rise and fall. Name the magazine, and you can find it. Those are my husband's precious.

Goldmine music magazine is free-delivered here at home and so as Rolling Stone, because my husband is a member of Records Collector Show. So, we really need not to buy these things in stores or online. That is the advantage of being a member of any Records Collector Show Program.

From 1950's to present, you can learn something new if you are a one music magazine enthusiast. You can feel the spirit of the music during those era. I am glad that I am a music and trivia lover, being knowledgeable to music was the one that binds between my husband and me.

Update: All the magazines that I have featured here are not free delivered, but are subscribed by my husband. He subscribed membership and so it is delivered at home once there is a new magazine out.

Eligible To Work

2009-01-15T15:42:00.001-08:00

Hello, friends. I just wanna share another accomplishment that I have made this month. I received my Social Security Number this morning. My fiance and I went to Social Security Administration last Tuesday and applied for my Social Security Number. we arrived there at around 9:30 in the morning. There were a long line of people waiting for their numbers to be called.

At exactly 10:30 AM, my number was called and the interview did not take long. In less than 5 minutes, I was told by the person in charge of my application that they would be processing my SSN application and they will mail it within 10 days. Today is Thursday, and I received my SSN in less than 10 days.

I am under K1 Fiance visa. I was so glad that I am eligible to work here in the US, but of course, I have to inform SSA after my fiance and I got married. That time, I can also change my status.

If you are like me that is under K1 visa and you also wanna work when you get here in the US. All you need to submit to the SSA is your passport and your visa and your I-94. You will get your I-94 when you get here, so do not panic in asking where would you get that I-94.

After you applied for your SSN, you are now eligible to work.

Upcoming Record and CD Collector Show

2009-01-13T15:48:00.000-08:00

There will be another Record and DC collection show in Lansing, Michigan this March 7, 2009 that's on Saturday. Starts at 11 AM to 4 PM. If you are a collector of old music and you want it in vinyl or you want to get something that you think you still do not have, you can stop by at University Quality Inn 3121 E.Grand River Ave.
Admission is FREE!

You can contact (574) 329-1483 and Ken will get your call. He is the organizer of the show. A fine gentleman.

Ain't It Enough

2009-01-13T07:56:00.001-08:00

Grand Funk:

This group were so popular in the 70's. Consists of 3 members Mark Farner, Don Brewer and Mel Schacher. The group was formed in Flint, Michigan which is not very far from my place. They were named after Michigan's Grand Trunk Railroad. In 1976, Mark Farner left the group and went solo. Read more....

The Rolling Stones:

Of course, who doesn't know about The Rolling Stones? I have been hearing about them since I was in elementary. And the first song that I heard from them was "Angie" . Mick Jagger was spectacular. With his "wide mouth"? Who cares?! Read more...

Linda Ronstadt:

Blue Bayou, Bridges, Somewhere Out There. Those were the songs that was made popular by Linda Ronstadt ( Somewhere Out There duet with James Ingram). With her captivating voice using a clean and clear falsetto. If you think that you have known so much of Linda Ronstadt as a singer, maybe this can help you to know some more about this fantastic singer from Tucson, Arizona. Read here..

My Pets Makes Music To My Ears

2009-01-12T09:18:00.000-08:00

Ohhh... what a lovely pictures. My cute little puppies.

I saw this pictures while cleaning my photo storage this morning. It made me smile and it made me sad. Gosh! I am missing my pets so much. I am wondering how big are these pups now?

Chito, my cat. Such an adorable fellow. I remember, he knows when I am feeling sad and low. He would come to me and sniff-sniff. Then, he would stay beside me until I gets better. How I missed my Chito. He is such a loud cat. If you have seen Tiggy in youTube and heard saying "Hello"? Chito can do more than that. Unfortunately, I didn't have videocam before.

It may take a while before I can get to see them. It's sad yet so much of a good memories together though.

Pepper is my dog. I was surprised when my brother told me that Pepper was pregnant. After 5 years?! But, look what she just brought us? There were 10 puppies, actually. I just caught this picture when these 4 pups were trying to satisfy their hunger. Such a lovely little fellows.

Flat, Black And Circular

2009-01-09T17:06:00.000-08:00

Flat,Black and Circular is in E. Grand River in Lansing, Michigan. It is run by two best friends Dick and Dave. My fiance was the one that introduced me to FBC. He also introduced me to this two gentleman. They have been in the business for more that 25 years and going stronger. You will see either Dave or Dick in FBC, alternately. These two guys are very friendly and you can ask them anything about music. Whatever kind of music you have in mind, they will attend to you with a smile. Dave and Dick are friends to all the customers. Well, they never treats anyone who would come to their store as customers but as their long lost close friends. when I see them in youTube, I was not surprised because FBC is very popular here in Lansing. They have all kinds of music that you would have in mind.

You would know more about them. Read more....

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Happy Birthday, Elvis

2009-01-08T12:13:00.001-08:00

Today is the 74th birthday of Elvis Presley, the king of rock n' roll. He was born on January 8, 1935. Elvis Aaron Presley has a twin brother that died after birth. He became so popular in the 50's. He was called as the king of rock en roll since then and until now. He died in August 16, 1977. Elvis is a big fan of Anne Murray, FYI.

He married Priscilla Presley and got divorced. They had one daughter Lisa Marie Presley who is also making her own way as a performer. The song "You always On My Mind" was made when Elvis and Priscilla divorced.

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