My Personal Daily Life Blog

New Adsense Money

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:37:00 +0000

Even if I wasn't blogging that much, the proof that Adsense works is here.

Dullness

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 01:31:00 +0000

The feeling is mutual....

You are High Maintenance!

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:40:00 +0000

High maintenance people require constant attention and approval. They crave to be the center of almost every conversation and will often become symptomatic (moody, resentful, loud, threatening) when they are not. They analyze every move, thought, word and action of others, and then read more meaning into things (statements, looks, sighs, attitudes) than was ever intended. They are easily hurt, quickly offended, quick to rebuke when they do not get the kind of attention they think they deserve. Threats of withdrawal or desertion become a way of life.

High maintenance people are difficult, sometimes impossible, even in the most relaxed of circumstances. They pick fights, find fault, and personalize almost everything. They argue with people who are closest to them for no apparent reason. They often pick on strangers (waiters, helpers). They often live in a world of cut-off relationships where others are idiots and no one understands.

What can you do if you are in a relationship with a high maintenance person? You can do very little that will not hurt, offend, or get a reaction – but you must make a stand. High maintenance people seldom benefit from pity or patience or empathy. They will only benefit from being constantly challenged to grow up.

Published in The Mercury – 05/19/06

What a waste!

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:34:00 +0000

Once in a while, I tend to look for processes that wasn't done as intended. Something important was overlooked; not given so much thought that created so much waste of resources. I must have been shocked if that was from my own pocket. Coordinating wasn't a complicated thing as it appeared but after thorough looking, it wasn't effective after all. At least someone should be attentive to whether that is justifiable..terrible waste!

Frustrated

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 05:53:00 +0000

This week, work was overwhelming. I have planned activities and status presentation for the coming month. But, I’m not complaining for this task. I find it interesting to work with all these overwhelming information, these are useful information that others can utilize and I am glad to be of help.

What puzzles me is, I’ve noticed that even when there are menial jobs, I mean those kind of jobs where other people could do just do easily, they are still given to me. I have no problem with that if I’m not busy. I am trying to maximize my time so I won’t be beating the deadline. I know myself how upset I can become, when stress just engulfs your whole being, all your thoughts tempting you to become negative---I hate that.

Can someone drive some of these people to work their butts, not just wishing that they should do their work? Can some of these people just stop presenting themselves to work if they are not operating effectively?

Sigh!!!!, frustration sets in….

Google Adsense for April

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Thu, 05 May 2011 07:02:00 +0000

Thanks Google adsense..Seeing this, eventually I will find time to boost our adsense earnings.

Free WiFi dangers

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:07:00 +0000

I just read some news in Yahoo about the dangers of not securing the WiFi routers.. Read it here Yahoo news. I guess this won't bother me, not anymore. I used to have this in my home, I didn't also try putting password on my router then I sensed my connection getting slower, yeah hell yeah---hackers! This just gets me to the point that I won't be bothered by possible WiFi dangers because I cut off my PLDT subcription--reason--- who enjoys being HACKED by PL(hell)DT?

PLDT Complaint

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 02:28:00 +0000

I dashed to PLDT office last week complaining about my telephone bills. I received my bill with a notice of disconnection and I didn’t know why as I thought my payments were updated. When I checked my bill statement , I was shocked then upset why my bills increased by seventy-five percent. My bill reflected ridiculous calls to a number we didn’t know. Our National Direct Call (NDD) had a personal password and I’m just wondering when I checked the last time, it went back to the default password. We suspected but couldn’t pindown the yaya at home because she didn’t know the password and doesn’t even know our number at home. I guessed that my PLDT number has been hacked. And when I went to the PLDT office, they also told me that even the PLDT employees were also victims of hacking. I had requested them to disconnect my NDD and even my landline because I will never pay the amount billed to me. I will only pay our normal rate per month. We’re not even regularly using the landline for phone calls, we’re only using it for our DSL connection. As of now, we still have the landline while they are investigating my complaint. While awaiting for the results of their investigation, I’m planning of discontinuing my subscription to PLDT landline since my husband and I both have SMART mobile subscription.

Bruno Mars: Lazy Song

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 11:33:00 +0000

Yeah, Today I'm not doing anything . . . . .

2011 Cheap flights on Cebu Pacific

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:47:00 +0000

I’m now constantly browsing the Cebu Pacific Seat sales in anticipation for our travel to Manila for March or April 2011. I’m just awaiting notice for a travel signal. As of date, these announcements from Cebu Pacific kept on coming to my inbox. Those of you having plans for destinations such as Kota Kinabalu, Taipei, Singapore, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Macau, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh, Brunei, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Jakarta, Busan and Osaka, book immediately for travels starting April 1 to May 31, 2011. Great deals including cheap hotels and accommodation.

Buy Bruno Mars Ticket: Live in Manila and Cebu City

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 22:55:00 +0000

I love Bruno Mars’ music..i learned about this beautiful music from someone who posted it in facebook. Bruno Mars is amazing like his song “Just the way you are”. And so everyday I play his songs in my desktop. A lot of fans can’t wait to see him on his Live Concert on April 8, 2011 at the Araneta Coliseum . GET YOUR TICKETS NOW.

Divine Mercy Hills in El Salvador City

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 09:53:00 +0000

In September last year, I had the chance to visit the Divine Mercy Hills after an official meeting we’ve had in Cagayan de Oro City. Divine Mercy Hills is located in El Salvador City with a vast area of 11.8 hectares. The area was purchased in the amount of 8.5 Million Pesos which stands the magnificient 22 Million peso statue designed by a UP Fine Arts graduate Mr. Nick Reyes.

There were some things we did before going up to the statue. We were briefed in a small room and next we were told to leave all our belongings and wear a skirt. The place was breathtaking but you’re not allowed to take pictures up there.

Among the many people that visit the Divine Mercy Statue, I experienced an outpouring joy, love and gratitude while being on top touching the statue. I started to feel an instant connection with Jesus, I wished we could stay a little longer but we’re not allowed to do that. Once I was up there I sense a feeling of calmness and peace and I had such idea for myself that it would be nice to stay there for a week if you want restoration and renewal of spirit.

There was also this healing room where everyone prayed and stayed silent for how many minutes. In the healing room, if I remember it right, one can bring water in a mineral bottle to have it blessed. We didn’t realized this while going there. Only when we felt thirsty and bought water from a store, we saw empty water containers for sale. Anyone going there should remember to bring water container and just fill it up from a faucet located at the back area of the Divine Mercy Statue.

We also lighted some candles which we bought from a boy. The boys selling candles had pretty good sales pitch. Each of the candle they’re selling has meaning, for e.g. pink for love, white for unity, green for money, yellow for career etc --- hoping to believe this, we ended up buying all colors.

Google Earth Online

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 10:00:00 +0000

I was introduced to Google earth when I started using a GIS mapping software. Had it installed in my desktop with full-feature access. You can freely download it from their official site. I have Google Earth 5 and what I like about this software is, I can explore to my friend’s addresses and where my relatives live. It is integrated with 3D environment so I can actually visualize what kind of neighborhood they reside. I can almost assume that I know the place while we are conversing about it. It also gives me an idea how long (distance and time) it would take me to go to a certain place from this place. It is very useful as it gives you the best route whether you’re riding a car, bus, train, subway or bicycling or walking. Finding addresses and zip works in US cities but not in the Philippines. This is how it looks.

Thank you, Google Adsense!

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 01:46:00 +0000

Thank you, Google!We got another notice of google adsense payment last October 27, 2010 thru Western Union..

Another Google Adsense Payment

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:56:00 +0000

Another proof that Google pays...it's not my name but it's mine...

Taekwondo class

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 09:49:00 +0000

We enrolled Abby in a summer taekwondo class, thought about getting her into voice lessons at first but didn't know where to get information. The taekwondo class we learned earlier while we took her to Kid's playroom one time, we suddenly became interested and diverted to taekwondo. We didn't have second thoughts because we knew it could help her physically- this sport is great for stamina and strength, aside from self-discipline.The taekwondo lessons consists of 23 sessions for 2,000 Php. Her classes are scheduled every MWF at the fifth floor of JS Citimall. On the third day, we were able to watch her but not too long. She tends to be unproductive when she sees us. We left her with Mimi and Kuya Justin who took pictures of her.

Abby's the youngest among the pack.

Gifts from abroad

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:28:00 +0000

My Tita in LA never fails to shower us with her generosity every Christmas. She would ask what we wanted her to give us but I always say, "whatever lang tita, anything that you can afford". And my mama will remind me that tita waits my answer. I don't like to put pressure on other people, it is just not me to do that. I receive what is given to me with gratitude..So here are the stuff that my Tita sent me...Thanks Tita..I hope that you have a successful operation...please take care of yourself..

Anger is acid

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:12:00 +0000

I couldn't eat when I'm angry..even when I try to calm myself a bit so I could eat nahhh! It's difficult with that kind of emotion, when I could have been appreciating the food and savoring the taste.

We were just about to eat binignit (filipino recipe cooked with gata, bananas, sweet potato, langka, gabi) yesterday when somebody burst into "fury" with someone who said something to her---This hasn't been a surprise to us (more like ordinary to me) who were watching and listening to their 'match'.

I could feel how their tension is building up, how they try to outdo the other..misery,misery,misery!!!

I wouldn't waste every moment getting sucked in to the drama. Acidic...

I'm not angry, hence, two bowls of binignit...

Hormonal Imbalance

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:53:00 +0000

I went to my OB today. My last visit was in April 2009 where she prescribed me Duphaston, Metformin and Reductil. I always go back to her clinic whenever I missed my periods for at least 6-8 months or more. I remember I took some online test for Hormone Balance..and after checking some symptoms, result came out that I belonged to the group with progesterone deficiency; the most common hormone imbalance among women of all ages. The reason for my irregular menstruation and little acne .

Duphaston is treatment for irregular duration of cycles and irregular occurrence and duration of periods caused by progesterone deficiency. After five days of taking this, my period arrives. She also gave me Metformin. I am not diabetic but I’m prone to being one because of family history. Metformin is treatment for type 2 diabetes and for overweight and obese person. I’ve been battling with weight since giving birth to my youngest daughter, I would lose some pounds but regain back the weight ..it was just a cycle.. I feel such a disappointment in that area. The Reductil was quiet effective—this was prescribed to help me lose some weight. I lost about 6 kilos in one month before..

My OB told me that I need to lose weight to regulate my menstrual cycle.. She told me again and again—‘will power’ to lose –that’s the keyword, Jen! I always leave her clinic with embarrassment..tssk! Of course, I knew what she was talking about that’s why I’m embarrassed with myself why I just can’t do it again…

Ukay Huntress Online Store

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:46:00 +0000

I have set up an online store of my pre-owned/loved items but have not completely uploaded all the pictures yet. I'll be posting items such as accessories, blouses, women's polo, t-shirts, skirts, jeans and shoes. But take note, these are second hand item -- stuffs that I've worn once or maybe thrice-- some I never got to wear because it didn't fit me.

Check out my Online store now by clicking the image above.... Enjoy shopping!!

Body Shop Products I Love!

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:04:00 +0000

These Body Shop's products are so far my favorites since last year. For the face: I like Tea Tree Pore Clearing Facial Wash and Toner. They leave my face fresh and it really made my pores look smaller. I've been using it for almost two months, this bottle can last I think up to three months or more for me except for the toner. I also moisturize using Vit E Intensive cream during the night. I don't like wearing make-up and rarely use powder even the compact ones. Moisturizer, facial wipes and oil blotter will do for me.

For the body, I like the smell of cocoa butter. I haven't used this one yet because I'm still using Bathe and Body works lotion (thanks to my donors abroad--sana marami pang dumating!) The strawberry body polish was only a freebie at Body Shop.

For the feet, I got this on sale. They're all cool peppermint and the bottles are almost empty.

Asder Magic Slim Laptop

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:38:00 +0000

My daughter likes to sit with me or watch me do my stuff in my pc. She bothers me a lot whenever she wanted to paint. She uses the Paint program in the accessories tab and she knows stuffs like , the parts of the computer.. They have a computer subject as early as level 1 in school. So when she turned four years old last December, we gave her an Asder Magic Slim Laptop. This laptop is for ages 4-7years old and it has 32 educational activities. The simple laptop teaches language, math, logic, music, games and general knowledge. Some of these games are still complicated for her to understand so she chooses those that are familiar to her in school. The Asder Magic Slim Laptop can be plugged to a power outlet. Too much excitement, Abby recently dropped the laptop on the floor because she's fond of taking it anywhere inside the house and plugs it herself. Good thing it wasn't damaged. We only let her use it on weekends because classes had resumed.So far, her other toys got less attention since she had the laptop.

Big Deal of not Blogging

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:59:00 +0000

The big deal of not blogging was two months of random trainings, travels, holidays and procrastinating. I swear the last reason is serious...to the point of abandoning the blog hahaha; even my Adsense earnings, I ignored but to my surprise, it’s still growing. To some bloggers, my reasons were not valid. If you got anything to do that matters to you then you’ve got something to write about. My idleness online was nothing but excuses for being lazy and distracted especially when I’m at home and during most of the holiday season. Some of my blog subjects were already captured in my camera and it has been lurking there until this morning, first office day of the year when I was loitering with my thoughts on planning what to do for the entire year. I decided to upload it to my computer. So, it’s now there, all I have to do is select the images then blog about it. I also came up with some new year’s resolutions (hard to believe!) and decided not to publish it. What if somebody memorized my new year’s resolution? Then, asserted to me that I should feel guilty about not fulfilling it. No way! I copied my resolutions to my phone, that way I get reminded daily. Now again I felt joy as I activate my presence online.

MAY WE ALL HAVE GREAT TIGER YEAR!! ROAR!!!!

And the award goes to....

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:19:00 +0000

Totally Spies....congratulations!!!!......

As Drama washes over me..

noreply@blogger.com (J.Alforque) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:40:00 +0000

I remain calm and I refused to be seduced by what is over…that's in addition to what the priest said from the last time's service that we can only live in the present moment….

I'm usually known to be a person who snaps back when being snapped at. And If that meant trouble, I can handle it face to face. Maybe when I was younger, I'd just break down or drown myself in pity. It's different now, somehow I have dealt with any kind of problem, conflicts, confrontation and by now no matter how this may seem endless I know how to handle it without consuming so much energy.

Anger is an uninvited guest , so the best thing to do is to play a bad host to an uninvited guest. And we have to control ourselves or else someone else will control us.

The obvious thing is, it's totally fruitless to be upset about things that are over or things that you're incapable of changing. Some people would really return to the past or use past reference to manipulate you as they choose.

I don't want a round-trip ticket to the past. I'm enjoying the present moment as it happens….