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Mellow Yellow Monday #42

2009-11-09T16:23:00.005+08:00

My laptop was broken since Saturday so I cant search for stored photos. As I have no time to go out and get fresh photos, I realized that our office is surrounded by yellow paintings painted by my German friend, Catrin Rothe.

Museum in the Philippines

2009-11-09T15:17:00.004+08:00

We currently have a guest who is my boss business partner and also an antique collector. Part of his itinerary was to visit museums. So wherever he goes, for pleasure or for business, art-related side trips are always part of the itinerary.

Sunday - visit in the Museum. But to our great disappointment, museums in the Philippines are closed on Sunday! He cannot believed it! Only in the Philippines! Around the world, museums are normally open on Sunday then close on Monday. Here its the other way around!

Based on my experience whilst in Germany, it is true that indeed Sunday are open.

How about in your country? Is it open on Sunday?

My PB Laptop is Broken

2009-11-08T11:39:00.005+08:00

My ever loyal friend, my powerbook 15" is broken. I was really pissed yesterday afternoon!

In the morning, we were so tense and busy in the office as we have an important visitor. Everybody wore uniform, amazing - even pants and shoes.. wow, how nice! The warehouse guys looked decent in the their uniform. Normally, they are just in their slippers and short with company t-shirt. We are not so strict in that. Office pretended to be really busy (just kidding) we were busy din naman!

When our visitor came, I was the one who showed them around the warehouse.. if I have not mentioned yet, we have rented 6 warehouses of approx 7000sqm in the whole compound. So far so good.. impression was better compared to the previous visit. Thanks the Lord!

While roaming around, the staff of course showed their best work.. their best smile too! After we left one warehouse, I heard one of the team leaders saying: " Be natural, they left already, stop pretending!". Thats funny...

When the guest left, everybody was tired already! And so in the whole afternoon, we were relaxed even if the work still piled up. There are times when I allowed people to just relax, sometimes just search the net. I can be forgiving at times! And oh yes, I sometimes play! Thats why I let them play too!

To cut the story short, yes, my laptop finally broke down after the never-ending blogwalking yesterday!

Dacky, our ever loyal tech guy, came to pick up my laptop at home. How nice naman!

Missing British Girl Madeleine McCann

2009-11-05T12:47:00.004+08:00

British police released recently the online video with the girl Madeleine McCann will look like at 6.

They are calling everyone to spread this video and picture worldwide hoping to catch the attention of the abductors, friends, neighbors or anyone who could help in the search for the missing Madeleine.

For more information, visit the official site of Madeleine McCann

Its never too late to do the right thing! Do your share. Spread the news. Blog it!

Trick or Treat 2009

2009-11-04T19:47:00.008+08:00

Its November once again and as always its Halloween time. Not only we go to cemetery, church or just lit candles outside the house. Its also time for Halloween but my kids preferred: Trick or Treat time!

And what is a Trick or Treat without a costume? End of October, I already asked my 2 kids what they want to wear for halloween.. and as expected - still the usual Superman and Batman costume! They are still in this superhero moods! I do hope that for next year, they can already wear something different.. Believe it or not, I have already in their closet 2 pairs of Superman and 2 pairs of Batman but I need to buy new sets as costumes are already old and with a usual wear and tear. In Visayan language, we have this "hubo laba sul-ob uga"! Which means, wash and wear!

Now presenting my 2 superhero kids with their cousins: Nicole and Kurt and friend Paulo:

Superman Francis

Batman Christoph

Spiderman Paulo

Green Lantern Kurt

Fairy Ate Nicole

Happy Halloween everyone! Enjoy the rest of the month!

Earn Money at Facebook

2009-11-04T10:39:00.004+08:00

Good news to Facebook addict like me. Do you know that you can actually earn some bucks at Facebook, the name of the application is CloudCrowd.

Todays Rate as follows:

Find Websites for Non-US Companies - $0.17
Review Website Selections - $0.02
Edit Badly-Written English Paragraphs - $1.44
Grade Written Text - $0.05
Categorize Products - $0.25
Review Products - $0.10

Try it now to see for yourself!

Alexa's Christening

2009-11-03T20:58:00.015+08:00

Alexa was baptized last October 18, 2009 at the St. Martin de Porres Church at Andrea Village, Bacoor, Cavite. Thanks to Mama Lorna for making it possible. Yes, I was inactive for this event as I was really busy at work. I originally planned to do it on Alexa's 1st birthday on December 10 to save on cost. But since my mom-in-law voluntered to organize it, I can only say YES and Thank you!

I went around SM Bacoor for her dress but I didnt find a suitable dress for her there. As we were on the way to an Octoberfest at the Fort, I dropped by SM Moa and so happy to find this cute dress.

Not only its beautiful, it also look good on her. Got it only at Php 350+, I cant remember the exact price. But really nice and comfy!

St. Martin de Porres Church

the pink candles

Paid to Promote

2009-11-03T20:34:00.002+08:00

I have a lot of online friends who got paid from this scheme. I want to try this time. I have been busy with real work lately and also got addicted with Facebook's games like Farm Town, Farmville and Fish World. I miss blogging!

My Birthday Cake

2009-10-28T21:03:00.002+08:00

Isnt it a cutey cake? Yes, I got this from my ever loving husby.. I told him not to prepare anything as the next day was the Christening of our daughter Alexa.. but he did! Oh well.. thanks my darling daddy! Lab yah always!

Update on Paypal to BDO

2009-10-28T20:46:00.004+08:00

After the approval of my account in BDO for electronic banking, I found out that the money initiated a week ago has been successful. Its just that the charges are quite high.. Imagine sending USD 10.00, credited in my account = only around Php 210.00.

But all okay for me, all I want is the possibility of transfering money from Paypal to my bank account.

I will be updating my post soon to give a detailed information on how to do it.

The Young Businessman

2009-10-24T13:42:00.002+08:00

The young businessman had just started his own firm. He rented a beautiful office and had it furnished with antiques.

Sitting there, he saw a man come in to the outer office.

Wishing to appear the hot shot, the businessman picked up the phone and started to pretend he had a big deal working.

He threw huge figures around and made giant commitments. Finally he hung up and asked the visitor, "Can I help you?"

The man said, "Yeah, I've come to activate your phone lines."

Booth Dress Up

2009-10-21T11:51:00.006+08:00

Our company participated in the recently held Print & Label 2009 exhibition at the SMX Convention Center.

As our company is into stickers, we also wrapped our booth with stickers. Initially we were informed that it is not allowed but after negotiations, the organizers approved.

Below are some of our photos:

Hubby and Me

Paypal to BDO Account

2009-10-21T11:12:00.002+08:00

I have been thinking of transferring money from Paypal to BDO. But since my money is not that much anyway, so I always leave it in paypal. But this time, my brother from the US sent some money through Paypal, no option now but to transfer to my bank account so I can also sent to our mom in Cagayan de Oro.

I tried withdrawing USD 10.00 first. I dont know if this works! I hope. But so far, the status in Paypal is Completed.

Today, I transferred another USD 50.00.

Top 10 CNN Heroes - Vote for Efren Penaflorida

2009-10-19T17:02:00.006+08:00

You might have seen the ads all over the net, watched on TV, heard from fellow Filipinos about this young Filipino nominated to be one of the CNN heroes.

Now, its time for us to give it back to Efren what he truly deserves. For his love and passion to help!

For those who does not know Efren and his team yet, here is their story:

For the past 12 years, Peñaflorida and his team of teen volunteers have taught basic reading and writing to children living on the streets. Their main tool: A pushcart classroom with books, pens, tables and chairs.

Stocked with books, pens, tables and chairs, his Dynamic Teen Company recreates a school setting in unconventional locations such as the cemetery and municipal trash dump.

Peñaflorida knows firsthand the adversity faced by these children. Born into a poor family, he lived in a shanty near the city dump site. But he says he refused to allow his circumstances to define his future.

"Instead of being discouraged, I promised myself that I would pursue education," he recalls. "I will strive hard; I will do my best."
Don't Miss

* Get involved: Dynamic Teen Company
* In depth: CNN Heroes

In high school, Peñaflorida faced a new set of challenges. Gang activity was rampant; they terrorized the student body, vandalized the school and inducted members by forcing them to rape young girls, he says.

"I felt the social discrimination. I was afraid to walk down the street."

Peñaflorida remembers standing up to a gang leader, refusing to join his gang. That confrontation proved fateful. At 16, he and his friends "got the idea to divert teenagers like us to be productive," he says.

He created the Dynamic Teen Company to offer his classmates an outlet to lift up themselves and their community. For Peñaflorida, that meant returning to the slums of his childhood to give kids the education he felt they deserved.

"They need education to be successful in life. It's just giving them what others gave to me," he says.

Today, children ranging from ages 2 to 14 flock to the pushcart every Saturday to learn reading, writing, arithmetic and English from Peñaflorida and his trained teen volunteers.

Cast your vote now! Vote for Efren Penaflorida!!

Health Benefits of Garlic

2009-10-14T11:34:00.002+08:00

Garlic is the most used, if not most important, ingredients for Filipinos. I would like to be always reminded about the benefits we can get from garlic thus I posted this which I got from Buy and Sell.

1. A compound in garlic called ajoene is a natural antioxidant that has anticlotting abilities, thus helping in the prevention of heart disease and strokes.

2. Aljoene has also been shown to stop the spread of skin cancer cells when applied topically.

3. Compounds in garlic have been shown to prevent prostate cancer.

4. May protect against colon cancer by protecting colon cells from toxins and inhibiting the growth of cancer cells if they do develop. The selenium and vitamin C found in garlic are also known to protect against colon cancer.

5. Garlic may decrease the ability of H. pylori to cause ulcers and stomach center.

6. Cooking garlic with meat reduces carcinogenic chemicals in cooked meat that are believed to be linked to breast cancer in meat-eating women.

7. The allicin in garlic has been shown in some studies to promote weight loss in rats.

8. It has been shown to lower blood pressure.

9. It has been proven to lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol.

10. It has been shown to reduce the carcinogenic effects of asbestos exposure.

11. It fights free radicals.

12. It has been shown to reduce inflammation and pain in the body, making it beneficial for people with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

13. Cold and flu prevention: because of its antiviral and antibacterial properties as well as its vitamin C content, garlic is a powerful agent against the common cold as well as the flu.

14. It has been shown to fight the germs that cause tuberculosis.

15. A component of garlic called diallyl disulfide has been shown to kill leukemia cells.

16. It has a good source of vitamin B6.

17. It has been shown to be an effective anti-fungal agent for treating yeast infections, vaginitis, and athlete's foot.

18. Garlic has been shown to protect rats from diabetes complications such as retinopathy, kidney disease, cardiovascular disease and neuropathy.

Typhoon Ondoy Tragedy

2009-10-03T13:40:00.002+08:00

Its been a week since Typhoon Ondoy dumped almost 411 millimeters of rainfall. But the damage is still very visible in every streets of Metro Manila. A lot of families lost lives and properties. Help is badly needed and we appeal once again to those fortunate to please donate.

And now, typhoon Peping is again pouring some more rain! God help the Philippines!

To help, here are the relief centers:

ABS-CBN FOUNDATION
Call 924 4101 local 3765 for details. Goods are accepted at #13 Examiner Street Or call 411 0846, 413 2667.

ANGEL BRIGADE
Former Grand Shang Tower Showroom, right across Pacific Place Tower, Rizal Avenue cor. 4th St. You can donate as well as volunteer.

ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY
Drop off at the College Courts. Call 426 6001

BALAY EXPO ACROSS FARMERS MARKET IN CUBAO
Contact Clare Amador (0928 5205508) or Jana Vicente (0928 5205499)

BLUE LEAF EVENTS PAVILION
For the Philippine National Red Cross. Drop off point at The Blue Leaf Events Pavilion, 100 Park Avenue, McKinley Hill Village, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

KAPUSO FOUNDATION
GMA Network Center, Quezon City. Call 932 7777

PHILIPPINE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY (PAWS)
Loyola Heights PAWS on Aurora Blvd., Loyola Heights, Quezon City. Accepting donations for dog food and shelters for animals. Call 475 1688/ Also open to animal evacuees.

PHILIPPINE GENERAL HOSPITAL
They're in dire need of expressed breastmilk. They will process donations (pasteurize, etc) and bring to evacuation centers. PGH Milkbank, 4th flr Call 554 8400 loc 3409.

RED CROSS
To donate text RED (space) and send to 2899 for Globe and 4483 for Smart users.

WORLD VISION
Call 849 6911 to donate using your credit card

Kreativ Blogger Award

2009-09-29T09:40:00.004+08:00

A new blogger award! Thanks to Liv for giving me this wonderful Kreativ Blogger Award!

To accept this award do the following:

1. Thank the person who nominated you for this award.
2. Copy the logo and place it on your blog.
3. Link to the person who nominated you for this award.
4. Name 7 things about yourself that people might find interesting.
5. Nominate 7 Kreativ Bloggers.
6. Post links to the 7 blogs you nominate.
7. Leave a comment on each of the blogs letting them know they have been nominated.

Thank you again Liv of Tinkerputt's Turf for nominating me for this award.

Now, the 7 things that people might find interesting about me would be:

1. I have 3 beautiful kids, all of them under CS.

2. I am a collector of perfumes. I have around 50 different scents.

3. I am an addict now of Facebook as I get to play Farm Town, Farm Ville and Fish World.

4. I am learning from other blogger friends how to earn from blogging.

5. I love to making making pearl jewelries. I used to attend bazaars to display my work.

6. I am afraid to drive a car.

7. I always have a long hair since childhood.

I would like to nominate this Kreativ Blogger Award to the following friends:

Santhy
Pinay Mommy Online
Migrate Now Society
Recycling Loop
Eternal Rambling of Schizo Mind
Cathara Main
Happy Mommy Ako

Increase Your Link Tags

2009-09-17T09:19:00.002+08:00

Thanks a lot Anna for the tag!

The Rules:
1. Try to make a post just like this one and mention this process.
2. From the list of blog sites below remove the number 1 and move the rest in the list 1 step higher (i. e number 2 becomes number 1, and so on). Add your blog name in the 5th position. Don't forget to copy the links. (Here's my list-my site added in the end).

1. A Mom's Life and Loves
2. Simple pero Rock
3. Eternal Rambling of My Schizo Mind
4. Little Part of My World
5. Vivapinay - Proud Mom, Proud Pinay!

3. List at most five of your friends blogsite here with link and inform them of this post and ask them to do the same.

My Life Story
Pop Ups Of My Mind
Happy Mommy Ako
Kurdapya Meets World
Tinkerputts Turf

Good luck! Spread it!

Farm Town Addict

2009-09-14T08:36:00.004+08:00

I have been very busy lately. Aside from my usual office work, also busy in my online world! Not on blogging but playing Farm Town in Facebook. This is really addicting.

I am still a newbie and happy that a lot of my friends and relatives are happy to hire me to harvest and plow their farms.

How about you? Have you played Farm Town before? What are your experiences? Want to be neighbors?

Mellow Yellow Monday #34

2009-09-07T16:01:00.004+08:00

This photo was taken in Indonesia few months ago when we visited a papermill. Smile ladies!

Party Prep: Birthday Theme

2009-09-06T20:24:00.002+08:00

As a member of Girltalk, I have learned so much about party planning.

Since I have chosen already the venue, my next stop is choosing the theme. You may notice that I have Strawberry Shortcake already posted in my blog. Yes, you are right! Strawberry Shortcake is Alexa 1st birthday theme.

My boys have different opinion. I asked for their suggestion. Francis : Dora while Christoph: Barbie or Power Ranger Pink. While Mommy loves Strawberry Shortcake. I just love the color combination, the strawberry and not to mention she is so pretty! After I told them about Strawberry Shortcake theme, both disagreed! A big NO! One weekend, I showed them Strawberry Shortcake in the internet and within seconds, they both fall in love with her!

Yes, Strawberry Shortcake is the theme! And the winner is Mommy! :)

PhotoHunt: Orange

2009-09-05T19:30:00.004+08:00

Such a lovely sight! Fishes in yellow and orange!

This is my entry for this weeks theme. If you want to join photohunt, just click this!

Free Printables for Kids

2009-09-05T16:26:00.003+08:00

After my kids dance lesson today, they dont want to go home yet so I dont have much option.

They kept on bugging me the whole afternoon. Oftentimes, they would answer the phone. Holy smoke! I must admit they go on my nerves sometimes!

I found great sites for kids:

http://www.printactivities.com/
http://freestuff4kids.net/
http://www.kidslearningstation.com/

Now they are both behave in one corner just tracing letters and numbers and writing their names! I am in peace now!

Party Prep: Venue

2009-09-03T13:54:00.007+08:00

My baby Alexa will turn 1 on December 10 and since its a working day, I have moved her birthday celebration on Sunday, 13th.

After a serious talk with my hubby, he doesnt want to hold it in a fastfood chain although that is a lot cheaper because he said our time to celebrate is very limited. He has a point too! Normally in a fastfood chain, the allotted time is only 3 hours then the party is over.

Without hesitation, I immediately book and pay at Meadowood's Multi Purpose Hall. December is a party month pa naman!

Good luck to me!

Earn Money With Link From Blog

2009-09-02T11:19:00.005+08:00

As I was blogwalking today, I read from Tey about Link From Blog. Without second thought, I signed up immediately! I am now a member of Link from Blog. Yipee!

Its so easy to earn money. Just register your blog, activate it, review products and services and wait for your money to grow!

Anyway, as I am new in this site and never earn anything yet, lets see within a couple of days and will again update this entry.

Although I read good reviews about this site but to see the earnings is to believe!