A Slice of Life

Can’t Read w/o My Glasses On

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:02:00 +0000

Talk about getting old and having poor eyesight. Argghh…. Went to my eye doctor few months back to get new glasses. My old pair seems not working anymore and it is giving me headaches already so I have no choice but to have my eyes check again. My doctor told me that I still have far sightedness and since my eye’s grade change, my reading glasses is not compatible anymore. I chose the frame and my doctor checked my eyes. She said that the grade of my eyes changes not only because of too much use of computer but because also of my age.

The only problem I have is that I can’t read clearly anymore but I can still manage not to wear my glasses if I am not in front of my computer or reading. I’m still lucky at it seems because my bestfriend Race have been using glasses for many years now and she is wearing it the whole day. I have once suggested that she needs to just use contact lenses so she can eliminate the use of eyeglasses that can be bothersome at times. It would also been good if she’ll undergo a Boston Laser Eye Surgery that can correct her vision to normal in just limited time. Financial constraints just prevent her from doing so but I know if she had her way she’d take that opportunity.

Sound Tripping: One Last Song by A1

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:32:00 +0000

I need a break! As usual music will play a great deal on me because I can't end the day without it. This time I am listening to One Last Song by A1. Dunno but every time I hear this song, I feel so affected. There's even a time when I almost get teary eyed. Talk about being senti.. lol Anyway, I am leaving you with this song that can get right through your heart.

Best Blog Award

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:15:00 +0000

I seldom put Memes or Tags here on my blog but I can't say no to this because it is an award. You know it's a pleasure to receive such from a fellow blogger. It was given by Sharque, thanks girl I appreciate it! I'm trying hard to have a good blog hehe.

Anyway, here are the rules:
1. Post Award on your Blog together with the name and the URL of the person who granted it.
2. Pass the Award to 15 other Blogs that you have just discovered as great ones.
3. Contact the Bloggers to let them know that they have been chosen to receive the Award.

I'm giving this award to Race, Tere,

Can I Have These Please?

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:55:00 +0000

My birthday is coming in few months time and every year I see to it that I will give myself a gift. Two years ago, I rewarded myself a Canon 400d DSLR and oh boy I was hooked into digital photography since then. Last year, I gave myself a watch and a Canon 18-200mm f5.6 IS lens and oh yeah I’m pretty generous with myself.

Anyways, I’m still thinking what to give myself this year and I was thinking of the jewelries I saw at Holsted jewelers that I came across. My eyes are feasting with all the jewelries that they have from bracelets, rings to necklaces and more. Here is what I found, if anyone is generous enough to give me these, you’re all most welcome. Hehe.

I Miss Digi-Scrapping

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:11:00 +0000

Hmmm.... when was the last time I did a regular digi-scrapping from scratch? I can't even remember. Arghh.. I miss digi-scrapping already. It's one of my favorite hobby lately and just seeing somenice layouts from galleries makes me want to open my photoshop once again and whip up a layout but I'm a bit busy right now.

Although I am scrapping my Project 365 photos using a photo template form Yin Designs, it's not like scrapping a single photo and putting lots of elements or papers on it. Anyway, I know I can go back to my regular scrapping days once my load is light again. Just so you can view all my photobooks that I made this year.

I Need A Hair Cut!

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:32:00 +0000

....or should I say I need a make-over ..lol. I saw my photos last Sunday that my nephew took and I was disgusted to see that my hair is unruly already. My hair color is also fading plus my white hairs are already showing. I badly need a haircut and hair spa since my last visit to my hair dresser is last April.

I've been thinking of sporting a short hair this time but just thinking about my coarse thick hair I am having seconds thoughts. I don't want to end up like having a wig (lol). My hair is unruly especially if it is also short. My family is telling me to have a new look since I have this long hair for the longest time. We'll see.. I 'll think about it.

I said.. What??

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:01:00 +0000

I remember talking to a friend online one time and it was a joy to hear from her again because we have not talked for a long time. Although I can check her blog once in a while but there’s nothing like a chat on YM where you can also see her on cam. Anyway, we talked about lots of things about ourselves and what’s keeping us busy. I told her that I am still into blogging while she updated me about her family and current business.

Being a good businesswoman herself I will not wonder anymore if she’d venture into trading stocks. I said.. what? The curious me came out again and she even mentioned stock options, covered calls and other terms where I couldn’t hardly understand. I know she learned her way by researching and careful planning bec. I know before you enter such field you need to have a little no how.

I Love Faces: Pets Category

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:18:00 +0000

It's my very first time to join here so pls. be kind hehe. Any I am joining for the PETS Category this week

This is our pet Siamese cat, Bell which is actually a boy hehe. My silly niece bought a pink collar for her. Unfortunately he is not with us anymore because he left our place and now he is no where to be found.. We miss him dearly though.

See other beautiful entries at I ♥ faces!

Jai Ho Dance Rehearsal

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:15:00 +0000

My niece enjoying her time while practicing for their mini dance at school. Her mom who is so eager to have her daughter learn a dance even hired a dance instructor. I was wonderin' why did she hired it's not even a major dance presentation in school. Anyway, she learned it well after 4 days of tutoring.

Sightseeing Tours

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:32:00 +0000

I am already counting the days till our Hongkong trip, it’s only 6 more months to go and we are heading over there. It’s not only me that is excited but our whole family as well. Just the thought of the various rides in HK makes the kids more thrilled to go. It’ll be our very first time there so I know we’ll all have a blast. I am also thinking of the shopping spree that my sisters and I will do. I just need to save more so that I’ll have lots of pocket money.

Traveling with the family is always been great. It’s one of the ways to have bonding time and create memories together. One of our dream aside from going to HK Disneyland is going on one of the. I know it’ll be kinda expensive but we’ll not let go of that dream that we’ll be able to go there. With the New York Tours packages offered by different online travel agents like City Sights, I know we’ll have some good discounts especially if we get the family package. We just need to know our iterinary and plans our trips ahead. They have trips to to Boston, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia & Amish Country plus not to forget the helicopter rides and the famous double-decker ride. There's more to see from the BIG APPLE.

Michael Jackson's Sandcastle Sculpture in Belgium

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:20:00 +0000

It seems that Michael Jackson tribute, story and anything about him will not cease yet. Just recently a Michael Jackson's Sandcastle Sculpture in Belgium was being made. Wiaczeslaw Borecki, a Russian sand sculptor is the one carving the 2 meter tall figure of Michael Jackson. It was one of the sandcastles being made during the 11th Sand Sculptures Festival in Blankenberg, Belgium that will be open till August.

Although, their theme for this year is about Pirates, they thought of making a sculpture of Michael Jackson and I believe they have done this to attract more tourists. See it here.

Little Cute Dress For Reign

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:01:00 +0000

I was recently been fond of my 6 yr.-old niece for she is becoming more cheeky (not in a bad way) and as a child growing up, she asks more questions than ever. If you answer it, another question will pop in her mind and that goes on and on. It’s not annoying because we can see that her mind is really full of curiosity about anything and that is good on her development. Anyway, been taking photos of her almost everyday since I promised that I will be making her a photo book that I have done for my other niece. She is quite excited about it.

Anyway, her mom is even buying her stuff lately like a nice pink dress and matching Hello Kitty shoes. I told my niece that we’ll be buying more especially if she’ll be good. I did my surfing online as usual and found some nice stuff for kids at Style Hive. Love this dress and I know Reign will look good on it. I think I need to find shoes that will go well with this blue dress.

I will not wonder anymore why parents especially moms have a knock on buying stuff for their kids, ahhhhhh how’d I wish I have my own little me for I know I will do the same.

My Sunday Thoughts

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:56:00 +0000

It’s Sunday once again and what a great way to spend it by browsing online, watching TV, lazing around the house or even reading your fave book or magazine. Ooooppps and not to forget it’s always pleasant to eat. We just had dinner and now I am craving for a moist chocolate from Red Ribbon or the Silvannas from the Brownies store. I wish I can get up quickly to buy some but iI don't want to dress up again and head to the store. I have to stop my cravings because I will end up reading diet pill reviews in no time hehe. Ok then, I will just settle for some bananas right now and probably just drink coffee later tonight.

I'll be watching the Michael Jackson Special over at Channel 2 at around 10pm so for sure I'll be spending my night a little bit late. Another week will unfold in few more hours and more new days to look forward too. Have a great Sunday everyone!

Red Cross Worker Italian Eugenio Vagni Finally Freed

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:13:00 +0000

I just read on the news that the 62 year old Italian Eugenio Vagni was freed early today Sunday. Vagni was a worker of the International Committee Red Cross (ICRC) who was held captive by the rebel Abu Sayaff for about 6 months when they are in a humanitarian mission in Jolo, Sulu.

His other companions Andreas Notter of Switzerland and Mary Jean Lacaba was released earlier than him. Vagni is said to be of good health although he was suffering from hernia and hypertension. He was able to contact his family already and wow I know his family are thankful that he was not killed.

Let's Volt In!!

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:22:00 +0000

My nieces and nephews last weekend after our our Sunday lunch. I told them to gather around so that I can take pictures of them. It is seldom that they have picture together so this is a good opportunity. At first they find it silly but later on they found it was fun.

Wish We Have Satellite TV

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:38:00 +0000

After hard days work when I go home each night and after a sumptuous meal, all I wanted was to put my feet up maybe sip a coffee and watch TV. Late night news and some info- magazine show would definitely steer my viewing senses, a late night local showbiz gossip would be fine too. Nothing beats a relaxing evening while watching your favorite show but sometimes it is frustrating when you flick your TV channels all is left is the same old channels that sometimes broadcast boring shows.

That made me think that it is also best to have a cable channel but to have a Satellite TV is way more even cool because there are endless channels that you can flick. With my little research I found out that all we need is a satellite dish and an FTA receiver and in no time, tons of channels will appear before our eyes. It’ll be more exciting I reckon and if we buy the FTA receiver from N2News, as a member we’ll all have the support plus the download keys, latest files and software needed. Sounds interesting eh.? Over 3500 different Satellite TV Channels can be accessed and that is a LOT, and with the FTA forum, anyone can share tip and insights amongst members.

Bunny Love

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:52:00 +0000

Can't believe my niece is turning 7 next year and just now she has been telling us that she wants a party where she can wear a long dress that she's been longing for.

It has become a tradition of sort in our family or maybe to some that kids turning 7 will have a party even just a simple one. For sure there will be the 7 candles, 7 gifts, 7 flowers and other highlights of the party. We told her that she must be good so that she'll have a party that she wanted.

Here she is posing for me for my Photo-a-Day project. I am glad she has no tantrum when I took the photo hehe.

Heston Blumenthal's The Big Fat Duck Cookbook

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:24:00 +0000

Just finished dinner and I am full already. I just love how food fills me up and give me more energy but sometimes all I wanted was to laze around after each meal. Haha talking about being lazy, I have already forgotten to update my food blog for months now and I guess I need to revive it once again because I have another cook book that I found lately. In the meantime, I will just share it here.

A self confessed frustrated cook, I am always with admiration to chefs who has so much passion for cooking and mastered their craft with flying colors. I call them genuis bec.even with their eyes closed they can whisk up a recipe that who ever will taste it will enjoy. Another cookbook that every food lover must have is that of Heston Blumenthal's the big fat duck cookbook which not only boasts of author’s recipes but Blumenthal’s impressive rise as a British chef.

His Fat Duck has been voted twice (2x) as one of the Best Restaurant in the World nominated by other top chefs. To make it more interesting his resto is the one who popularized snail porridge and bacon-and-egg ice cream. You can avail his book at the Book Shop at a discounted price.

Litratong Pinoy: Basa (Wet)

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:10:00 +0000

Uy umulan ba sa inyo nung Lunes ng napakalakas lakas? Grabe no? Dito sa amin grabe kala mo eh may mahuhugot na puno sa lakas pati ng hangin. Madali pa naman bumaha sa gitnang bayan dahil medyo mababa. Katawa nga eh sabi ng mga tao "Maihi lang daw ang langgam ay tiyak na babaha dito" hehe. Ito ay kuha ko sa salamin ng pintuan ng aking internet cafe.

May lahok pa ko dito tignan mo JENNY TALKS, at INTUITIVE REASONING (oo ginanahan akong mag post hehe)

TRANSLATION: Hey did it rain so hard in your place last Monday? It rained so hard that looks like trees will be uprooted and in no time there's floods in the streets. Funny thing is that we have a joke here that wheneevr the ants pee our place will surely be flooded.

Giving Our Family Peace of Mind

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:59:00 +0000

What if tomorrow you will not wake up anymore? Morbid to think but reality is that is our life is just temporary. I have experience death in our family and it is but so painful that after more than 2 decades it never ceased my mind the day that my father was gone. It was disappointing because he was still young but with the lifestyle he was in he eventually succumb to heart attack. My aunt was rushing this afternoon to tell me that the grandfather of my godchild died just last week because of heart attack too. It’s sad to know people you know to be gone forever.

The hardest part is when the family that was left behind was left with nothing (financially wise). In these cases we can think of getting term life insurance that can help our family when the unforeseen circumstances arise. We can even now apply online through Relia Quote especially if you are in the US bec. it is available in many states. A free quote is available at their website if someone is interested. I am sure your inquiries will be taken care of professionally and diligently. They also have many services that you can avail of.

My Wednesday Happy Thoughts

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:07:00 +0000

It's Wednesday once again and I am posting some of my Happy Thoughts.
1. Morning walk with our dog Sophie
2. Finished some of my online works on time
3. Took some photos of my fave things
4. Ate my fave sweet corn this morning that made me a bit full.
5. A dear friend sent me an e-mail
6. Bills are paid on time
7. Received more online blessings
8. Happy I'm alive and kickin'

Remembering The Good Old Days

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:56:00 +0000

It was a clean up day last Wednesday and mom paused for a while to view some of our old photos. There she was pointing at a photo of herself about 18 years ago still looking oh so young. She kept on asking me if that is really her and I told her yes. She only about 57 or 58 that time and even holding my niece Kukay when she was till a baby. It's always fun to see some old photos. As you can see I am a photo addict, I have been taking photos each day so that I have lots of memories to cherish when I grow old.

Future Further Studies

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:31:00 +0000

A friend of mine quits her job to become a stay at home mom. Her kids are growing so fast they she never wanted to miss anything while they are growing up. Her work almost consumed her that she almost has no time with her family anymore. She suddenly realized that her family is far more important than her career at this point but soon when the kids are settled and things fall into right place then that is the time she’ll do whatever she likes.

We had a conversation once and she told me in the future she is planning to take further studies and that she is looking for a school mba that she can sign up online. Capella Univ. is a good choice I bet and in this case she can earn a degree even online. I am wishing luck to her in all her endeavors. This blog post was based on information provided by Blogitive. For more information, please visit Blogitive.com

Sound Tripping: The Climb by Miley Cyrus

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:13:00 +0000

Break time.. It's sound trippin' time for me again and this time I picked The Climb by Miley Cyrus. Miley is best known as Hannah Montana. This song teaches us how to be brave and not easily give up when there are struggles in our life.

Michael Jackson's Memorial Service

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:36:00 +0000

I am still in disbelief over the death of KING OF POP Michael Jackson last week. It was early morning (our time) when I first heard the news. My twitter friends have been twittering about it and later on they said he was gone already. I had fresh news because I was reading CNN's website so even before the news of his death was flashed on our local TV, I already knew he was gone.

Ahhh sooo sad. I am not a big fan of Michael Jackson but his unparalleled contribution to the music industry I can't help but to be sad for his untimely death. I wish he is in peace right now. Thousands of his fans all over the world are giving him tributes and now soon he will be put to rest. Only 8,750 fans got tickets to Staples Center Los Angeles an dhow lucky they are. MJ's memorial will be televised live on all major networks around US and I hope I can watch it live too.