tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:30:49 +0000http://www.kikamzpera.com/anak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)Blogger521125kikamzpera/mdQBhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-766569119352697815Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:53:00 +00002009-11-10T11:59:14.809+01:00movieslink loveMovies To Watch ListEvery Tuesday is Tuesday Couch Potatoes Day here on my blog. It is my idea of getting to know my fellow bloggers better by learning what kind of movies they watch. It is also my way of judging whether a movie is worth watching through their unbiased reviews. And so I have decided to make this Movies-To-Watch list where all the movies featured in TCP entries that I haven't watch yet go. This will http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/SnFLYnF9fjY/my-movies-to-watch-list-1.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)0http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/11/my-movies-to-watch-list-1.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-1867263482352011043Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:57:00 +00002009-11-10T05:07:20.833+01:00blog featureMost of the blogs that I visit on a daily basis are written in English. Rarely do I see one written in my native language, Filipino and it is indeed a surprise to come across one that is wittingly written. I am talking about Anak Ni Kulapo. This blog never ceases to amaze me. There is always something fresh, new, funny and sometimes sarcastically and honestly frank about this blog that makes me http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/jj5xxm7EnU4/when-anak-ni-kulapo-writes.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)1http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/11/when-anak-ni-kulapo-writes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-6970818670474713935Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:11:00 +00002009-11-09T16:32:06.131+01:00mememoviesTuesday Couch PotatoesWelcome to the November 10th edition of Tuesday Couch Potatoes where we post about a movie each week. Last week, we featured DRAMA films and one movie featured by Coucher Ate Chris of Inspirational Insights that is worth watching is Schindler's List. Visit her blog to find out more about this 1993 Spielberg film.This week, we are going yeehaw! and will feature Western movies. If you love horses,http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/O51YJTMUbjk/tcp14-8-seconds.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)3http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/11/tcp14-8-seconds.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-4338329849542639477Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:38:00 +00002009-11-06T13:38:41.549+01:00memeFood Trip FridayfoodHad this sumptuous meaty meal a long time ago while we were still in Japan. I think we ate this at a restaurant inside the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. The garlic bread was heavenly and the bacon and ham and sausages? Juicy and with just the right flavor! I'm now hungry!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/ZuoQhWzmkKQ/food-trip-friday-bacons-and-sausages.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)6http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/11/food-trip-friday-bacons-and-sausages.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-446237180258525413Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:49:00 +00002009-11-06T12:27:32.346+01:00shoppingseasonsHalloween has come and gone. Did you find the perfect Halloween costume that gave everyone the scare or the costume that wowed your friends? I love watching people dress up during the Halloween season because the possibilities are endless. Anything goes when it is Halloween. It need not be the traditional scary look. You can dress up as a fairy or a cartoon character, a superhero or a cheerleaderhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/pSH_eZHf2lc/costume-shopping.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)0http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/11/costume-shopping.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-6670012864603376183Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:10:00 +00002009-11-06T10:37:25.828+01:00memesamMommy MomentsChildren do love to play pretend. It is a sign that they are growing up normally and their imaginations can go a very long way. They might even have an imaginary friend that they have made up from the books that they've read or in the shows that they watch. My Samantha, young as she is, loves to play pretend too. Her usual is to pretend that somebody is calling her. She would use anything that http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/9_g4AWuuemw/mommy-moments-lets-pretend.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)7http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/11/mommy-moments-lets-pretend.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-672820028260532915Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:32:00 +00002009-11-06T08:07:16.483+01:00ContestsThe InternetThe great French novelist Marcel Proust once said, "The real voyage of discovery consists of not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes."I guess he is right. If you have a good or better vision, you'll be able to see things in a crystal clear way. And it will indeed improve your way of life. You'll be able to do things smoothly, without having all the headaches. If you are one of those http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/zE8QbTWySko/submit-video-win-5000.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)0http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/11/submit-video-win-5000.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-2340983354240975491Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:15:00 +00002009-11-05T22:33:25.461+01:00memeabout meGirl TalkNothing beats a glass of ice-cold iced tea after a day's work. Whether I am at home or out, iced tea will always be on my list. It just refreshes me and even on a cold day, I still can't live without downing a glass. My favorite is Nestea Lemon. It tastes just right, not too strong nor bitter nor sweet, and you can actually taste the lemon. Of course, I add a slice or two of lemon to add color http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/qaMj13aGhhU/girl-talk-my-glass-of-iced-tea-and-more.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)4http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/11/girl-talk-my-glass-of-iced-tea-and-more.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-1455582415310756649Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +00002009-11-05T07:10:00.483+01:00memeLetters That I'll Never Sendlife and deathIt has been a while since I wrote an entry for Letters That I'll Never Send. All Souls Day has just passed and I want to take this chance to write a letter to my Lola who passed away late last year. I never had the chance to bid her goodbye. I was able to visit her grave though when we visited the Philippines early this year.Dear Lola,I know you will not get to read this anymore. But I am writinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/WA2qiMc5z7k/to-my-lola.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)3http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/11/to-my-lola.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-5807988291764285842Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:19:00 +00002009-11-05T05:29:02.753+01:00musingsmarriageI found this very fascinating from Kikit's other site and found it really touching. I am re-posting it here in the hope that you will be inspired and touched by their GREAT love story:Man Carves Wife a 6,000 Stair Path in Mountain A weird love story has come out of China recently and managed to touch the world. It is a story of a man and an older woman who ran off to live and love each other in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/hs46tkt7JdE/stairways-of-love.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)0http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/11/stairways-of-love.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-822049514184962971Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:06:00 +00002009-11-04T16:38:19.527+01:00blog featureBeing a GIRL entails so many things: being a daughter, a sister, a mother, a girlfriend, a wife, and lots more. If you enjoy all the little pleasures, all the spices of life, all the drama that comes with it, all the latest in fashion and even gossip, then there's one site that you should check out: Girl's Rule!, a blog authored by no other than my online pal Niko or Aniknik as I fondly call her.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/-lXR1qpqu_4/when-girls-rule.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)3http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/11/when-girls-rule.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-6047777030931103292Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:52:00 +00002009-11-04T15:27:38.557+01:00save the date productsmusingsI remember last year when my little Samantha was nearing her first birthday. I was in a frantic search for Save-The-Date cards to send to close friends and family members so that they can save the date and really come and celebrate her baptism and first birthday with us. After all, it only happens once in Samantha's lifetime and we only visit the Philippines once a year. It was difficult to find http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/Z8eappH_W4g/save-date.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)0http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/11/save-date.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-3359633023186912879Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:46:00 +00002009-11-04T16:38:45.233+01:00awardslink loveIt comes with the usual rules:1. Pass it on to at least one other blog but the more the better.2. Never ever tell anybody who gave it to you. (Link backs not allowed)3. Make a nice acceptance speech.My acceptance speech:"I really do not think that my blog is a prestigious one but thanks for the honor. I gladly accept this award, thankful that someone has recognized the hardwork and love that I http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/eKsTfzOGWRc/its-raining-awards.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)2http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/11/its-raining-awards.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-3498460838143209047Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:21:00 +00002009-11-03T09:06:31.500+01:00StuttgartGermanySchloss SolitudephotossightseeingSchloss Solitude, or Solitude Palace is a small Rococo palace standing on the slopes of a hill. It was built for Prince Karl Eugene in 1763-67 who also took an active part in its design. The castle's design is the work of Pierre Louis de la Guêpière who introduced the Louis XVI-style to Germany. Many consider the palace to be his masterpiece.The castle was fully restored in 1990 and following thehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/PxZLa3UT308/schloss-solitude.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)2http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/11/schloss-solitude.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-5625085391082437275Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:12:00 +00002009-11-02T15:48:29.848+01:00mememoviesTuesday Couch PotatoesIt is November already! I can't believe Tuesday Couch Potatoes is now on its 4th month! Thank you all so much Couchers for the support!And welcome to the November 3rd edition of Tuesday Couch Potatoes where we post about a movie each week. Last week, we featured Magical Movies. If you haven't seen Practical Magic and The Craft, head on over to Mys' Blog, Thoughts and Obsessions for a great reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/MR2DQshjcHU/tcp13-bucket-list.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)12http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/11/tcp13-bucket-list.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-8060059132643232097Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:42:00 +00002009-11-02T09:07:23.071+01:00CNN Heroworld updatesMine is Efren Peñaflorida, who offers the Filipino youth an alternative to gang membership through education. He, along with a team of teen volunteers called the Dynamic Teen Company would teach children who have no access to education basic reading, writing, English and arithmetic. They also run a hygiene clinic so that the children can take a bath and learn how to brush their teeth.Efren's http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/ViXAlCfpaBY/widget.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)1http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/11/widget.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-6638955160149186846Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:22:00 +00002009-11-01T15:38:40.458+01:00www.genejostory.comContestsHer and HistoryDear blogger Gene of Her and His Story has lots to celebrate about! Her little angel Hyzyd is one, her father is fifty one, and she and hubby are celebrating their second wedding anniversary. Events such as these really do call for a celebration and she is celebrating it with us by hosting a grand contest!GRAND because great prizes are at stake:1st prize: $55, 20,000 EC, ad spaces, .info domain http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/2j9JIucnTYE/contest-to-celebrate.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)1http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/11/contest-to-celebrate.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-3356104925346397027Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:16:00 +00002009-10-31T16:12:52.285+01:00travelGermanyThe InternetsalzzeitreiseOne of the many travel adventures that we had here in Germany was our trip to the Salzberg Mountain. It was a unique experience for us because we had to go underground to discover the wonder of the salt mines and learn more about "white gold".In our overalls to protect us from the cold and our clothing from the salty air. The temperature udnerground is constant all year round at 12°C.Before the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/UcMpquMM1vs/salt-journey.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)3http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/10/salt-journey.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-7936052945800375386Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:18:00 +00002009-10-31T05:00:20.963+01:00halloweenkalag-kalagundasfamily traditionsToday is the last day of October. I am sure many are busy dressing up for the Halloween parties or are excited to go trick or treating. But I am not one of them. Where I grew up, Halloween is not celebrated in a grand and special way. I never really liked it because it only scares me to death! I don't enjoy watching those scary movies or ghost stories aired on local tv. And I just don't see why http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/_S5apkyHfE4/on-halloween-and-undas.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)1http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/10/on-halloween-and-undas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-8063931189731112350Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:58:00 +00002009-10-31T04:00:12.339+01:00shoppingfashionchristmasLife can be difficult at times.You might:- have gone through rough relationships.- have made bad decisions in your life.- have lost your temper and lashed out at your little child.- have been a victim of lies and insincerity.- have felt that you didn't have enough to satisfy your material needs.If you feel this way at times, you could use a little bit of luck. Where do you get your luck from? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/WmvFRPpAVyw/need-luck-wear-jade.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)0http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/10/need-luck-wear-jade.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-7352946111791855534Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:16:00 +00002009-10-31T02:45:55.251+01:00filipinos united in prayermusingsIt is 2 in the morning as of this writing. I know I should be sleeping already but I still can't bring myself to bed. My eyes are now threatening to close but my mind is still very active. I am just very happy today. I know I have missed two Friday memes because I have been busy cleaning, entertaining guests and taking care of my Samantha but nothing can compare to the happiness that I am feelinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/J6UBiGODPcQ/thank-god-its-friday.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)0http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/10/thank-god-its-friday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-5799841649786959755Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:32:00 +00002009-10-31T02:16:05.690+01:00Feng shuiHomeMakinghome ideasI know most of you are familiar with the term Feng Shui, which is an ancient Chinese Philosophy and translates literally to "wind water". Many believe that applying the principles of Feng Shui will help in balancing the energies in any environment to ensure the good health and good fortune of the people living in it.The house is our chief environment and while we don't have much choice as to how http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/7QtYauDFS70/home-feng-shui.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)0http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/10/home-feng-shui.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-1902048007502562698Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:52:00 +00002009-10-29T18:44:20.132+01:00awardslink loveIt's awards day once again because somebody just sent me some link love and awards! This week is just getting better!Foremost, a big THANK YOU to Mommy Seiko of Seiko's Diary for always remembering me. The I Love You tag and the Most Inspirational Blog Award are from her. It is indeed nice to know that somebody out there loves and thinks of me! Naks!~~ Start copying here ~~Be the kind of women http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/Ka_oTpGWSco/awards-i-lurve.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)5http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/10/awards-i-lurve.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-7358773212389117633Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:38:00 +00002009-10-29T09:12:30.743+01:00memeabout mefashionGirl TalkThey say that if you don't have much clothes in your closet, the best thing that you can do is accessorize! It could be scarf, an earring, a necklace, armbands or bangles, a ring, or a brooch to compliment what you are wearing. But since I am a minimalist when it comes to clothing, I don't do accessories either. Less is always more for me.I only wear my usual when I go out: watch, necklace, and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/OQsx3yLzRP8/girl-talk-accesorize.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)10http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/10/girl-talk-accesorize.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951306761724894393.post-1228167628255847917Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:23:00 +00002009-10-27T10:09:54.234+01:00seasonsGermanyOn our way to church last Sunday, I was again my hurried self. It was already 10 to 12 when we left and I said to myself, we surely are going to be late. We were driving our usual route and always passed by a gigantic digital billboard where the time and temperature is displayed. I checked to see how late we already were and was surprised to see that it is still 11:10. Odd, I thought to myself sohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kikamzpera/mdQB/~3/mTRz876kh9s/hour-too-early.htmlanak0430@gmail.com (kikamz)1http://www.kikamzpera.com/2009/10/hour-too-early.html