Life Can't Wait

Full time? Maybe Next Time!

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:45:00 +0000

How's everyone? I am dropping by just to say hello to all of you. I am not been able to do a quick visit to some of you because it's been two days since we lost our internet access. All of the PLDT users nearby unfortunately don't have their phone lines and internet connection and according to the PLDT technicians some cables were found missing, and this is for the Nth time. It looks like some fellows are making some money out of it. Argh! Now we don't know yet when we will gonna have our connection back.

Just to update you all, finally I was able to finish all the papers that I need to pass as a final requirement from my last subject. As most of you already know, I was a full time MBA student last trimester taking up two subjects, Financial Management and Management of Information Technology while working. Though it was fun, I admit that really exhaust me. It's really not easy juggling time of being a full time student, a full time employee and a full time mom! Most of time I found myself neglecting my duties as a mom since I have to finish tons of paper works. Thanks goodness, one of my colleagues who has already a few grandchildren and is currently studying woke me up and reminded me of what should I prioritize at this time of my life, and that's being with my kiddo. She said that I can always go back to school but my little tot's childhood will only comes once in a lifetime. That made me realize of what I have been missing for a few weeks and good thing, that was only for a few weeks. So now, not that I am saying that I will quit studying, but this time, I will take a lighter load and make sure that none of my mommy moments will be compromise. It is still fun being a student again, and I still want to finish this as soon as possible, but I will try it just as what I have done before. I am still thankful that the university that I am in right now is tailored for graduate students that are not only busy at work but being parents as well. They will offer you a great support just to ensure none of your priorities in life will be compromise. You have variety of schedules to choose from and the mode of lectures are tailored for the graduate students like me. Such a big help indeed!

Anyways, hope you are all having a great week! And pardon my absence, I will visit you all soon!

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Mellow Yellow Monday and Blue Monday (366/30-36)

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:47:00 +0000

Hola! How's everyone's weekend?

Sorry for the late post, we still don't have internet and land line at home. Well not just us, most PLDT users in our area since portion of the cables we are using were robbed again. Now, we don't know when this is gonna be. Thanks to USB dongle for a temporary internet access. Anyways, here's what happened last week:

I was so busy last Monday, well actually til now since I still got lots of papers to finish. Then Tuesday, we finally was able to get a replacement for our USB movie player. Our little tot was so happy!

Then Wednesday was the start of our 3-day training for ITIL Foundation. And the second photo was the one that kept me awake me all throughout the training. But I am not saying that the training was boring, in fact it was fun and I have learned a lot. It is just that, the training was done during normal hours, in the morning, and you know I am working and used to being awake the other way around.

Then last Friday was the last day of training and here's an overview of what we have learned in three days! Now that we're done, I need to prepare now for the certification exams. Then last Saturday, it happened again, one of our insensitive neighbors start a fire again near our house. Good thing it wasn't as bad as before. But still we were a bit suffocated that day. Argh!

Then Sunday, after family bonding at SM Southmall, our little tot didn't want to go til she got a jumbo pack of this potatoes filled with cheese. I can't blame her, this potatoes are addicting.

How about you, how was your last week?

Have a great week everyone!

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Beware!

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:00:00 +0000

I just recently received an email from Nuffnang warning all their Nuffnangers from an email circulating to their members that is using their name to phish and hack. They have sent a sample email and here how it looks like:

The link provided in that email will launch this website which is fake one. It shows Nuffnung instead of Nuffnang. I admit this can be really deceiving and lots of bloggers might fall for this.

Thanks goodness that they were able to identify it and warn their users as early as now. We can do our share too just by simply following the instructions below:

1) Surf to http://nuffnung.com in Firefox

2) Help and Report Web Forgery and fill in the form here. Say something like "This site is a fake of http://nuffnang.com.ph and tries to harvest user passwords"

3) Go to http://nuffnung.com/ in IE

4) Safety & Smartscreen Filter & Report Unsafe Website. Do the same

5) Go to http://www.google.com/safebrowsing/report_phish/?tpl=googlechrome&url= In any browser.

Let's work together on keeping the Nuffnang Community a safer place to be.

If you have questions or comments, please email either trixie.esguerra@nuffnang.com or carlos.palma@nuffnang.com

This information can also be found here http://www.nuffnang.com.ph/.

Source: http://www.nuffnang.com.ph/

Thanks to Our Dentist!

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:33:00 +0000

How's everyone? Here's another quick post just to say "hi" to all of you and give you an updates on what is going on in my life right now.

Last Sunday was my little tot's dental appointment. Since most of you have noticed that her two front teeth are not in good shape because of early exposure to juices and sweets, her dentist had scheduled her for a flouride application every two to three months. That is to prolong her two front teeth from decaying too early. I can even remember that at one point in time, her previous dentist even suggested to have her teeth in metal jacket when she saw that her front tooth was breaking. This is part of dental restoration procedures. But my husband did not agree with me on that since part of the procedures, our little tot will be under sedation and hubby totally disagree with that. Not unlike with nashville cosmetic dentist that has some information about that, there's not much information provided by the hospital on the said procedure that is why he is unsure of it and its side effects. So we got a second opinion from her a new dentist who became her permanent dentist, she suggested the flouride aplication. So we just opted with flouride application every two or three months til it is ready for them to pull out the teeth. Now we're waiting for her 5th birthday and after that, hopefully our little tot is ready by that time. Here's a photo of her while enjoying the flouride application:

That's it for now, by the way I am still on a different schedule since I am attending a 3-day training in Makati, and that's aside from a few papers to finish this week. How about you, how's your week so far?

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The Town: Upgraded!

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:00:00 +0000

Have you been to Alabang Town Center lately? They are now in the process of renovating and expanding part of the mall. According to hubby, that part was the old Robinsons store. They have opened a new wing with 3 floors with lots of new restaurants and boutiques. Some of the restaurants that I saw that are already opened are BonChon, John and Yoko, Crisostomo and Wee Nam Kee. And some stores like Geleia, Kiehl's, Guess and Executive Optical. I think there are some stores in the third floor that we have not seen yet since every time we go now to ATC, we headed straight to BonChon :) Here are some of the photos I took:

All I can say is, we will now frequent The Town again! Especially because they now got BonChon! :) And I have heard that Banapple will soon open here as well. Love!

How about you? Have you seen The Town lately?

Mellow Yellow Monday and Blue Monday (366/23-29)

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:03:00 +0000

Hola! How's everyone's weekend?

Hope you all have a fun weekend! Here's a recap of what happened last week:

Monday was declared as holiday since it was Chinese New Year, so hubby and I spent most of the day at The Village Sports Club in BF Homes, Parañaque. We swam a few tiny laps, ran for an hour, pulled up some weights, loss some calories inside the steam and sauna room and ended it up with a good massage. We felt relaxed and refreshed that day! Then Tuesday, part of the Chinese New Year celebration, we cooked and ate Tikoy (Nian Gao). Yum!

Last Wednesday, I have received a package from my employer. Its one of their ways of rewarding their employees' hardship. Thanks God that I was among those who have received this. Then Thursday, I did enroll again for another subject for this coming semester. Sigh! How time flies!

Friday, on our way to my Grandma's wake, we saw that DPWH is now starting to fixed the other half of Daang Hari road. That means heavy traffic will be expected during rush hours again. Hope this won't last long. Then we spent til early morning of Saturday at my Grandma's burial in Luisiana, Laguna. We will definitely miss her but we know she's in good hands now together with our Grandpa and my mom.

Then Sunday, we had lunch at Shakey's after hearing the mass. Our little tot didn't want to pose in front of the camera, thus the photo above! We just stroll around the mall a bit for some family bonding and headed home since I have work that night.

How about you, tell me about your week/weekend!

Have a great week everyone!

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Mellow Yellow Mondayand Blue Monday (366/16-22)

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:00:00 +0000

Hola! How's everyone's weekend?

My week was packed with mostly school stuffs since this term is about to end. Both subjects' final requirements will be til next week and I guess that will still eat most of my time this coming week. Anyways, here's the highlights of our days last week:

We have already processed the renewal of my passport together with hubby's and our little tot's new application. It will be available I think first or second week of February. Then the following day, this was one of my cravings. It's a milk chocolate, but I am still wondering why I gained 1kilo! Argh!

Thanks goodness last Wednesday this road was already passable. This had eased the flow of traffic on that area. Then Thursday was our last session for my FinMan class and as always during course completion, we end it by a dinner with the whole class. We ate at Kanin (Rice) Club in Paseo de Sta. Rosa. We have fun!

Meet the Powerpuff Pigs (named by my little tot), the two new guinea pigs were from my little tot's field trip to BioResearch last Friday. It is a large pet shop that accommodates school for tour. I don't have photos of their trip because it was hubby who accompanied her and he forgot to bring the camera. Then Saturday, I took a shot of my everyday companion especially during long drive especially last week, I have two days of long drive.

Yesterday, was family bonding time! After my night duty, we have attended the morning mass then went to Alabang Town Center to have our lunch. We ate at Bonchon which was located to the newly renovated wing of ATC (will create a separate post on this) then after that we went straight to Festival Mall for our little tot's dental appointment. We just stroll a little bit after that, just making the most of my rest day :) I super love family bonding!

How about you, how did you spend your last week/weekend?

Have a great week everyone!

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Mellow Yellow Monday, Blue Monday and Ruby Tuesday (366/9-15)

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:00:00 +0000

Hi everyone! How are all of you?

We're already halfway in January and time is really just passing by! Especially when you plates are full things that need to be done. As mentioned on my quick note, I was so busy last week and here's a glance of the happenings last week:

I have changed my rest days starting last Sunday from Tue-Wed to Sun-Mon. So I was able to do some errands last Monday then since our little tot finished her 3rd quarter assessment exam in a few minutes and got a perfect score, as a reward, we did watch Alvin and the Chipmunks 3. It was a great and enjoyable movie (review to follow) and we are so glad that she enjoyed it. Then Tuesday, I have tried this Parmesan chips from Tagaytay. It's like Parmesan molded into chips. I have enjoyed it but not that much. Parmesan is good just for toppings and not for a snack, for me!

Then Wednesday, here's the first set of McD's Happy Meal toys that I have completed for this year as requested by my little tot. Now I am intentionally avoiding McD's til next set. Then Thursday, our class of Financial Management went to Philippine Stock Exchange in Ayala, Makati as part of the course's requirements. We were oriented regarding trading and investing of stocks, and after that short orientation, I am thinking and planning of trading and investing, soon!

I have received two membership cards last week. I got my Nestle' Club Membership card last Friday and my Belle de Jour Power Card the next day.

On a sad note, last Friday my grandmother (mother's side) passed away after she underwent a heart surgery in a hospital in San Diego, California :( It was so abrupt! We are still mourning but I know we have to move on. She's with our Creator now and with my mom and as one our angels.

Here's our last photo together taken at the airport when we sent her off to California.
You will be forever miss Nanay (Mom)!

Then yesterday was my mother-in-law's birthday. We have a small celebration at home with hubby's siblings.It was fun with lots of food!

Happy birthday to Mama! We love you!

How about you, tell me something about last week!

Have a great week everyone!

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I am Still Here!

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:09:00 +0000

How are you all? I have been so overly busy not just at work but also in school that I am so behind my blogging obligations! I apologize if I miss your blogs recently. I will try to head to all your blogs in a bit. I just want to say Hi and give a quick recap on what's going in my life right now.

Recently, I have been rendering an overtime at work due to number of tasks and workloads that need to be done. I also got a few trainings and meetings that need to attend to. Not only that, there were some scheduled meeting and trainings as well not just at work but in school. Thanks goodness, with all these automated billing system that I have subscribed with, I don't need to go through long process of manual payment of my recurring payment or bills. Whoever thought of these recurring billing software was indeed a genius. These software allows busy people like me to not miss any payment's due date. No effort at all unlike the usual manual payment of bills that you need to go to the payment center to pay your dues. It is really such a relief!

Anyways, that's it for now as I have to run to the grocery to buy some things! I will try to blog more in a few hours.

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Stay Fit!

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000

I have been in hiatus when it comes to exercising since I think second half of last year. My time was really occupied by school time that I was not able to run even for just a 3k distance per week. But this year I am planning to allot some of time again on exercising. I am thinking that because of lack of exercise that is why my migraine often attacks me recently. That is why I need to get myself active again.

I have recently found this Race to the Moon which is hosted by Cafe Well, a social network that get members more fit and active by walking or running through offering free wireless pedometers which tracks their steps and rewards them for milestones and total steps. It represents a new breed of wellness program that is more fun, more rewarding and more effective for consumers because it leverages the power and support of social networking with incentives and fun. Isn't that cool? If you wish to join, you have to be a Health America member because only those who are members can participate in the Race to the Moon. But anyone can join Cafe Well. How I wish we have that offerings here as well. This could really motivates everyone to be active and to aim their best in staying fit without the needs of expensive gadgets. For me this is really effortless but definitely beneficial. And if given a chance, I would encourage or challenge my friends to be physically fit this year. This will be our common goal by the end of 2012.

How about you, how do you keep your self fit?

This post brought to you by Cafe Well. All opinions are 100% mine.

Mellow Yellow Monday, Blue Monday and Ruby Tuesday (366/2-8)

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:44:00 +0000

Hi everyone! How was your first week of 2012?

Here's what happened on our first week:

Last month, we have changed our little tot's nanny since the last one was not anymore allowed by her husband to work. We were really saddened by that since she was a great nanny. But thanks goodness, this new one seems to be a good one too. And for the record, it took only exactly 16 days for her to get near my little tot, knowing my little tot's stranger anxiety. Then Tuesday, I was told a by traffic enforcer to stop while I was on my way home. I never thought of any violation because though my car's plate number ends among the numbers that were restricted on the road that day, it was still outside the number coding system window. I stop right in the middle of the road irritated and only to find out, that I was told to stop just for them to get my phone number! Argh! Not fun at all!

Wednesday, we were given an access pass for what they called an "access road" from Daang Hari to SM Southmall. The roads were inside exclusive villages. We have tried it upon getting the access pass, but for us, it was not much for an access pass. The roads were too narrow plus there were lots of kids playing outside. Not only that, some of the roads that were marked in the map provided were not passable that you need to make a detour. But still, I am thankful for the free access pass. Then Thursday, I forgot to take my prophylactic the night before hence my migraine attack again. Not cool!

Friday, I have started eating McD's again because of these and I have to eat more since this happy meal set contains of 8 toys. The following day was a review day for my little tot in preparation for her 3rd quarter assessment day at school.

Then yesterday, we have attended our friends' wedding in Tagaytay and this was their souvenirs. Such a lovely wedding! Congratulation again to Paulo and Lera :)

How about you, tell me something about last week!

Have a great week everyone!

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Quick Recap!

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:59:00 +0000

It is now dawning on me that holiday season was indeed over. I was cramming the whole week finishing reports and papers that are due on the first week of back to school. Now its feel like one of days during those college years where I was hoping for another term break. How I wish that it is the "BER" months again where the days are just passing by. Just a quick recap, me and my little tot went back to school this week. So the whole week, aside from papers and reports preparation, I was busy catching up on the readings. And this weekend, it will be a review time for my little tot. Next week will be their Third Quarter Assessment week, though I know she will do great, I still have to review her. So that the habit of reviewing before exams will be inculcated to her as well. I thought I will still have a week of lax or just playing online games such as Smurfs. Every time I see some of my friends playing these or the US Poker, I sometime get envious LOL! They don't have papers nor reports to deal with, only poker deals. And when I am studying online, they only do poker on line. And when I frequent my school's website, they access Mac poker UK. But when I get back into my senses, I know it is much better this way! I know that I will have greater benefits when I pursue this. I will just endure all the hardships for now :)

How about you, how was your day?

Mellow Yellow Monday, Blue Monday and Ruby Tuesday (365/360-365 and 366/1)

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:54:00 +0000

Happy New Year everyone!

How was your celebration? Hope you all have fun.

Here's what happened last week:

Last Monday, I was able to claim the first ever payment I got from Google for being an Adsense publisher. This is after two years of being a publisher LOL! Thanks again Google! Last Tuesday, we ate again at Burger King in Alabang Town Center. We love eating at that place because it has everything, wi-fi connection, movies to watch, a free massage plus good food! And thanks goodness for this sticker, 20% off every time we dine! Cool!

Then last Wednesday, me and my amigas have our Christmas get together at Wham Burgers in Forbes Town Taguig City. It happened to be Joyee's (one of my amigas) birthday too! The get together was unplanned but still we have so much fun. Then Thursday, I got this shower gel at 50% off! I really love holiday shopping and end of season sale!

Friday was just one of those "kulitan" (playing) and bonding moments at home. Then Saturday, we went to my dad's house to celebrate the new year. We have finally met my sister's new born baby! See how excited my little tot to nurse her cute little cousin.

New Day! New Year!
We've greeted the New Year at my Dad's with simple celebration. Our community was filled with smog from the firecrackers that were lighted on the streets! We didn't even stayed outside of the house that much because the smoke was too much for me to handle. But it was fun, though I was not able to take photos since I was carrying my little tot the whole eve of New Year.

Oh and by the way, congratulations to me and to all who are doing this project! I was able to complete my 365 Project! Hurray!
And I am doing it again! Let us all do this!
Good luck!

How about you? How was your New Year's celebration?

Have a great week everyone!

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Happy New Year to ALL!

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:00:00 +0000

O God,

We thank you for this earth, our home; for the wide sky and the blessed sun, for the ocean and streams, for the towering hills and the whispering wind, for the trees and green grass.

We thank you for our senses by which we hear the songs of birds, and see the splendor of fields of golden wheat, and taste autumn's fruit, rejoice in the feel of snow, and smell the breath of spring flowers.

Grant us a heart opened wide to all this beauty; and save us from being so blind that we pass unseeing when even the common thorn bush is aflame with your glory.

For each new dawn is filled with infinite possibilities for new beginnings and new discoveries. Life is constantly changing and renewing itself. In this new day of new beginnings with God, all things are possible. We are restored and renewed in a joyous awakening to the wonder that our lives are and, yet, can be.

Amen.

Source: http://www.beliefnet.com/Health/2005/01/Prayers-For-The-New-Year.aspx?p=2#ixzz1i2FVHOZW

Happy New Year Glitter Pictures

An Epitome of Internet Marketing Strategy!

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:00:00 +0000

Have you heard the news? Adgitize will be closing down! Though I know this might gonna happen, I am still shocked after reading the letter of Ken to all the members. Here's a few lines from his letter,

I regret to inform you that we are closing Adgitize. We have enjoyed working with you over the last 3 years and we hope that you have enjoyed our services. Adgitize tried to fill a niche market but the costs to run the business were more than the revenues generated.

Adgitize has been such a great help in marketing and generating traffic to all my blogs and I have definitely enjoyed the being part of the community. I have seen lots of websites that have successfully publicized and have effectively used the network to market their brands and products. This company and the people behind it definitely know how does internet marketing strategy works and they are very much willing to share these great information to all its members. And though I didn't really earn that huge all the time I was advertising through their system, I must say that I have gained a lot from the amount of traffic, the loads of information plus meeting a lot of great bloggers. It was definitely a great ride! And I am truly saddened after reading Ken's email.

To Ken and the rest of the people behind Adgitize, thanks for all! Your company definitely helps small bloggers like me to make way through the huge internet world. I still wish you all best and hopefully this will not be our last encounter ;)

I am participating in a blogger campaign by Bucks2Blog for an seo company and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are all 100% percent mine.

Rebonded at Salon de San Lorenzo

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:00:00 +0000

Second quarter of last year, I brought this deal from Metrodeal. Looking at the deal itself, it was such a steal!

And good thing before the voucher expires, I was able to made an appointment to the salon to have my hair rebonded. It will be my first time to avail any of their service and I was hoping that I will not have to regret my decision since I have had bad experience with some salon. Not to mention, it was truly an effort for us to go there. But I don't actually mind the location as long the service is superb, like with Crispin Britannico before. But since I am satisfied with Piandre', I have decided not to go there anymore. Anyways, it was actually 4 days passed the expiration but since they were fully booked, the salon had extended the duration of the voucher. I was accompanied by my hubby and my little tot since we did commute all the way to Makati since Whitey was included in the number coding every Tuesday. They salon was not difficult to find and I did not have a hard time claiming and availing the service. No waiting time as well. I was scheduled at 2PM and it started right on time. Let me just itemized the things I like and I didn't like about the salon:

PROs:

The salon is not hard to find.
The receptionist is professional enough.
The place is clean enough.
There's a small waiting area.
The stylist was knowledgeable enough.
The solutions/treatments were enough for my hair, they didn't minimize it even if I did avail their service with a huge discount.

CONs:

You will not be offered by anything, drinks or even magazine. I am probably used to in some salons that this kind of thing is automatic and knowing the service will last for at least 4 hours. And they don't have a wi-fi service, but this feature is just a bonus on some salons.
The stylist interviewed me and asked me questions which I have already answered through their form that you need to fill it up before availing their service.
The stylist offered and was actually pushing me to avail their cellophane service which is definitely a NO-NO for me. That's one thing I like on the other salons, they can recommend things/services to you but never push it to the customer.
There was a time that we were transferred to the other side of the salon BECAUSE they will have to clean that side. Uhmm, cleanliness=√ but do you really have to do that when there's a service on-going? Plus before that, I have asked to raise my feet since they were sweeping the floor on where I was at. Hmm...
The hygienist (the one who applied the solution/treatment to my hair, who ironed and wash my hair) was not careful enough.

though it can be my mistake as well, but it is part of the SOP to ask the customer to remove their earrings if they have especially if the treatment/service will directly affect your earrings. Now I wouldn't be able to use my silver earrings anymore.
there were no ear covers, my ears got itchy with the treatment that was applied. Good thing, it was not that serious.
I was slightly burned for several times while he was drying up my hair using a blower and while ironing my hair. Thanks goodness aside from some burnt hair strands, nothing really serious happened.
When he was washing my hair, I was given a towel to cover my legs since I was wearing shorts but it was a wet one. Tsk! Tsk!

Thanks goodness that though their service was like that, I am bit satisfied with the result. Plus the treatment solutions that they have used were not too harsh. My hair didn't have any adverse reaction, no hair falls or dandruffs. I am still liking my hair :) Here's the before and after shot:

My next goal is either to have my hair dyed or permed, again! :)
But not with this salon anymore ;)

Mellow Yellow Monday, Blue Monday and Ruby Tuesday (365/353-359)

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 01:00:00 +0000

How 's your Holiday weekend everyone?

How was your Christmas celebration?

Hope you all have fun!

Ours was fun though it was pretty short for me since if I didn't file the 24th as a leave of absence, I would be working on Christmas eve. We don't have much planned since I have to go back to work on the night of 25th. Good thing, my little tot had so much fun and that's all that matters!

Anyways, here's what happened last week:

Monday, Pan de Manila opened up a new store here in FastBytes, Northgate Alabang. Thanks goodness, at least we are not anymore stuck with either Jollibee or McDs for lunch at work. Then Tuesday, I have claimed my coupon (from Metrodeal) for a rebond service at Salon de San Lorenzo. Review will be on a separate post.

Then Wednesday, I did my last minute shopping right after work. Then the following day, I have received a package from Luminare, my set of brushes plus some mineral make-ups. Can't wait to use it!

Friday, I got a gift from a friend of mine, a BDJ planner! He has been giving us this planner since 2009. Such a good friend indeed! Then the eve of Christmas, thanks goodness I don't have to come to work. We have fun though we were not complete. Early last year, one of hubby's sisters together with her family already migrated to Canada to join Ate Ingrid and family (the eldest sister of hubby). And Lala's family (another sister of hubby) celebrated the eve of Christmas with her hubby's family. So we were three family less this Christmas. But good thing, our little tot still have so much fun especially opening her gifts. And that's all that matter to us! Here are some of the photos that night:

Here's our family photo after hearing the mass yesterday:

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

So tell me yours, how was your Christmas celebration?
and Happy Advance New Year!

Have a great week everyone!

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Happy Holidays to ALL!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:17:00 +0000

May your heart be lifted in praise this Christmas

for the wonderful gift of Jesus

and the joy He brings to our lives.

Have a wonderful Christmas

and a Blessed 2012!

Myspace Graphics, Happy Holidays Graphics at WishAFriend.com

Mellow Yellow Monday, Blue Monday and Ruby Tuesday (365/346-352)

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:13:00 +0000

How 's your weekend everyone?

Are you all ready for Christmas?

I couldn't say that I am nor I can say that I am not, because I have to work the holiday season. Thanks goodness they allow me to be on leave on the 24th and 31st, if not, that will be my saddest holiday season. Anyways, here's the happening from last week:

Early Monday last week, I felt the holiday rush. Traffic had started to build up and that will last til the first week of January. I know, because that has been the scenario every yuletide season. Then the next day, finally I was able to finish wrapping gifts and they are all ready for distribution.

Last Wednesday, we have tried the chicken from Chicken Charlie. I have read some good reviews on it and good thing, Ensogo offered coupons for you to be avail their food at 50% off! How could I resist that? :) Review of their chicken will be posted on a separate post. Then the following day, it was my little tot's Christmas party. Here's a video of you like to see her dance

Friday, I got 1L of ice cream for free from having 500 worth of Nestle products included in my grocery list. Then this little cutey with his mom and dad visited us last Saturday. They stayed for a night, so look at how happy grandpa was! :)

This is my new godson, my bestfriend's first born. We welcome him to the Christian World yesterday.

How about you? How was your last week?

Have a great week everyone!

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Friday Fill-ins and Letter of Intent

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:19:00 +0000

And...here we go!

1. Sleigh bells ring are you listening?.
2. It's coming on Christmas, they're cutting down trees for house decorations.
3. You're a mean one if you laugh at the misfortunes of others.
4. Father Christmas is the name used in many English-speaking countries for a figure associated with Christmas, as per Wiki LOL!
5. Silent night is one of the songs we used to sing back then when I used to join the carolings.
6. All I want for Christmas a DSLR so here me Santa LOL!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to just another busy day at wotk, tomorrow my plans include nothing much since I have to work at night and Sunday, I want to have fun at the Christening of my best friend's newborn!

To My Books,

We're now on session 5 on both subjects but you two still look good as new! I can't even remember if I was able to read a single chapter from the both of you. How I wish that instead of buying new ones, I have just avail one of those textbook rentals on 30-90% off compared from the bookstore prices. Not only that, those are free shipping both ways, can highlight in the textbooks, with flexible renting periods and most of all they donate to Operation Smile with each textbook rented. *Sigh* At least I was able to help even if I have not used these that much. Anyways, I still have 3 more sessions to go and I am done with both Financial Management and Information Technology Management. Hopefully before the end of these courses I would be able to finish reading you two.

From the Owner

To My Blogs,

I am sorry if I am kinda neglecting you both. It's not just the holiday season, but the season of year-enders not only in school but in the corporate world as well. So everything needs to be done before the year ends! Don't worry, I will make it up to all of you. And by the way, I apologize as well to all my bloggy friends for not visiting you as frequent as before. I miss you all and I will soon drop by to your blogs!

From the Author

Mellow Yellow Monday, Blue Monday and Ruby Tuesday (365/339-345)

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:00:00 +0000

How 's your weekend everyone?

Holidays are just around the corner, but for some reasons I am not feeling it yet. We still got classes til week and still a lots of things to do. Anyways, here's what happened last week:

Last Monday on my way home, for some reasons the roads were foggy or should I say smoggy. This was happening almost all over the metro which is unlikely to have a fog even in the early morning. Hmm, now I am kinda worried if those were smog. That is how polluted are place now? Tsk! Tsk! Then the following day, my little tot handed me over this cake made of Play-Doh :) Sweet!

Then Wednesday, I had an appointment with my neurologist, for my migraine. Thanks goodness I have nothing to worry about. My results came normal and it is just a migraine. I was prescribed with prophylactic and some medicine when it attacks. Relieved! Then Thursday, my little tot brought this star from school. Good job!

Friday, my little tot accidentally hit our wall while walking and turning around like a ballerina. If you were to ask me if she's into ballet dancing, no she's not. It is just her hobby to run or move like that even when just walking. Good thing it was just a small cut. Then Saturday, it was their schedule to practice for their Christmas party's presentation. They all did great! For sure, it will be a fun celebration.

Then yesterday, I have received a text message from my sister saying that she already gave birth. We have a new addition in my side of the family, a baby boy! Can't wait to see him. Can you please say a prayer for him, he accidentally swallowed uncleaned stuff (don't know what to call it) during the delivery and he does not want to feed yet. Hopefully it's nothing serious and that he'll be okay and will get home tomorrow. Thanks in advance! Can't wait to see Baby Nate!
*text message full script and translation: Ate, nanganak na ako (Sis, I already gave birth.)

How about you? How was your last week?

Have a great week everyone!

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Friday Fill-ins and Letter of Intent

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:56:00 +0000

And...here we go!

1. As I neared the entrance of the house, I didn't notice there's a glass a door so you know what's next. LOL!
2. The New Rational Manager of Kepner-Tregoe is what I'm reading right now. It's pretty interesting and definitely a great book.
3. I didn't start out this way, thanks goodness it went well.
4. Part of being a true friend is no matter how hard it is, you have to tell the truth.
5. The best way to a man's heart is through her stomach, true that.
6. This is the reason I am zombie mode today! I stay up late yesterday to finish some stuffs.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to another busy night at work, tomorrow my plans include bringing my little tot back to her pedia for check up and probably checking out Soderno again and Sunday, I want to just relax with my family since I have to work at night!

To The Cold Virus,

Please leave my little tot now. Holidays are just around the corner and the least that we want is seeing her not enjoying the fun brought by the season. So would you please hear me now!

From a Mom Who Wishes to Take Her Little Tot's Cold

To the Holiday Season,

For some reasons I am not feeling you this year. Maybe because this year, I have lots of stuffs in my plate right now. I have not even started buying Christmas gifts yet. Can you please stay for another month this time?

From a Mom Who Can't Believe its Almost 2012

Building Website, Building Stores!

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0000

Have you tried purchasing any stuff online? Are you also one of those who loves to shop with the use of an internet connection? I admit, I am one of those! Why? Because there are lots of stuffs you can find online and are not locally and geographically available. Right? Honestly, I am not much of a fan of the online shopping before since I am pretty much aware of the risks once you key in your credit card information online. Thanks goodness for those online sites that focus more on giving their customers the security that they need when transacting business with them. Not only that, most of the online stores right now are providing different payment methods in which their customers can choose from. But as soon as I made my first successful online transaction, I knew right there that that will not be my last. I am frequent online shopper of GEO contact lenses and some other vanity products and thanks goodness, I have not had any bad experiences. Because most of the time, I checked reviews just to make sure that online store or seller is reputable. Reading reviews and knowing the company will definitely protect you from encountering any fraud-related websites.

Sometimes, because of this, I am thinking of putting up my own online store. I know it is not that hard putting up a website nowadays because there are lots of user-friendly website platform that you can use to ease the process. I have created two different websites and I have so much fun creating those. You will not have any issues on customizing your blogs as well since there are different themes uploaded in the internet too. All you just need to do is to download and upload it to your website and your good to go. I am actually in the process of creating my third website since it is one of the requirements for my InfoTech subject. Hopefully, I will be able to finish it soon.

How about you, what do you think of the online stores right now?

If given a chance, would you like to build your own website and setup your own online store too?

I am participating in a blog campaign from Bucks2Blog for a website design software company and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are my own.

Mellow Yellow Monday, Blue Monday and Ruby Tuesday (365/332-338)

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:00:00 +0000

How 's your weekend everyone?

Luckily, we just had a not-so-busy weekend and here's the happenings:

Our little tot got colds again last Monday causing her to missed the school. Then we brought her the following day to her pedia for check-up. Good thing it was just an allergy to the weather. The laboratory slip was for me. Finally, I have undergone paranasal sinus x-ray to check if my frequent migraine is somewhat related to that. But thanks God, the results was normal. I am off to neuro this week! Hoping for a positive results as well.

Then Wednesday, the little tot is getting better but didn't have school since it was holiday. Then Thursday, that was another toy from McD's Happy Meal. Good thing she didn't request to have this set collected. Whew! :)

Finally, last Thursday we were able to put up our Christmas tree. Better late than never. The little tot happily put her letter to Santa to one of its branches :) Then Saturday, after almost a week, Whitey got refreshed!

Then yesterday, my sister-in-law with her family visited us and they left her son's toy, a set of Thomas train for my little tot to enjoy it first since it is meant for 3+ years old. Look at how happy my little girl was. Thanks Tita :)

How about you? How was your last week?

Have a great week everyone!

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Friday Fill-ins and Letter of Intent

noreply@blogger.com (Marice) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:06:00 +0000

And...here we go!

1. One of my favorite things about December is the cold weather but it looks like it will not happen this year.
2. We have just finished putting up our Christmas tree's ornament(s)!
3. This is what I'm hoping for today/tonight: less escalations at work.
4. Have you heard that noise?
5. Ooh, a hungry stomach it is.
6. This year, I can't still hear the holiday bells ringing!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to another busy night at work, tomorrow my plans include finishing my home work and Sunday, I want to just relax in the morning as I have duty at night!

To Someone,

What's up with you?! We really don't understand why do you have to drag us down? What is it that you want from us? Do we have something that you badly needed that you have to went through all of that just to annoy us? Why can't you just be happy with someone else's achievements? Is it really that hard for you to accept what has been going on right now? These people didn't do step into someone else's foot just to reach that level. So please stop creating nonsense stories and stop talking behind their back. We all have our time, and it just might not be yours this time.

From an Annoyed CoWorker