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Big Win for Bmeg Llamados Against Talk n Text in PBA Finals
Published on 2012-05-07 00:46:02
James Yap at the BMEG Llamados game VS Talk N' Text Tropang Texters at Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)I am a huge B-meg fan. My fondness for Bmeg team stems from my husband's fondness for them as well. Hubby is such a huge Bmeg fan.I was hoping that the Bmeg team would win during their 6th game of the best of 7 games in the finals but the bmeg team failed to bring home the win on that game. So we were hoping that they would win during the finals. The game was off to a [..] > read more
Enrollment for Summer Classes
Published on 2012-04-15 20:26:18
Schooling can be really stressful especially in graduate school. You have so many assignments and tasks to do. Aside from that, the tuition fee is kind of high. You get to pay everything so that you'll have your grade and be able to enroll the following semester.This summer, I have already enrolled my subjects and I was able to see my grades last semester. I am really satisfied with my grades. It is not very high but it is more than what I have expected and my professor has a very high stan [..] > read more
Getting Back on Track on my Financial Life
Published on 2012-03-07 00:57:22
I mentioned this many times in my blog that I really wanted to be financially independent, that I want to be financially free so that I don't need to work so hard just to put food on the table. I want to spend more time with family and be able to provide good life and put food on the table without having to work full-time.I am blessed to have encountered a person whom I casually talk about social issues and we were able to talk about the things Bo Sanchez tells in his books. I am a huge fan of B [..] > read more
February 25 is a Holiday
Published on 2012-02-22 18:50:13
I am very happy that this coming February 25 is a holiday. I am supposed to have class in my masters and since it's a holiday, we will have no classes. Really great because I will have time to relax.I am very busy lately that having this holiday is such a luxury already. Although this is not any effect for public or government employees because they really don't have work on Saturdays.February 25 is very meaningful for the Filipino people because of the EDSA revolution. In spite of that peac [..] > read more
A Lucky Kiss for Ivan Dorscher from Katy Perry
Published on 2012-01-23 19:33:35
Popular singer Katy Perry held her concert in Manila, at Mall of Asia grounds last January 22, 2011. It is a part of her concert tour, having made her tour in Europe, Australia and America. As part of the show, Katy announced that whoever takes off his shirt first on stage will get a kiss from her. Luckily, Ivan made Katy kissed him and it was a long kiss. Many get envy of Ivan for the kiss. It was indeed a dream come true for him and really an unforgettable experience.There were many stars a [..] > read more
Kung Hei Fat Choi
Published on 2012-01-23 19:26:19
We are not Chinese but we follow some customs by the Chinese people. Thankfully, January 23 is declared a holiday by the President so it was indeed a treat because we are able to rest.haha. A simple joy of a regular office worker like me.We had tikoy for our dinner. Tikoy is believed to foster good family ties because it is sticky and will make the family closer to each other, not to mention sweeter which is a characteristic of a tikoy. I made a lot of cleaning yesterday because I was not abl [..] > read more
The Renato Corona Impeachment Trial
Published on 2012-01-17 03:10:06
I actually have not followed about this whole impeachment thing and I have no background on what's the ground for impeachment. I only get to see a bit of the news when I'm home while I am busy doing household chores.I have seen on TV yesterday the first salvo of the impeachment of the Chief Justice Renato Corona. I admire the brilliance of retired Chief Justice Cuevas who acts as the chairman of the defense panel for Corona. He first question regarding the due process of the verification of t [..] > read more
Happy New Year 2012
Published on 2012-01-02 07:25:04
Goodbye to 2011 and welcome 2012. The year 2011 has been a trying year for me since I have a falling out with a friend. On the other hand, it also brought so much blessings and I have been grateful about it. It brought me a lot of realizations and had my paradigm shifts. It also somehow brought me lots of realizations and there is simply nothing permanent in this world.I hope the year 2012 will be kind. According to MIL, 2012 is a good year for those born in the year of the horse and I am on [..] > read more
Excited for Vacation
Published on 2011-12-12 18:42:37
Working people like me always long for vacations and one of the most awaited is Christmas time. Few days are left before Christmas eve and people are already very busy for it. So many Christmas parties to attend, so busy buying gifts and very excited for the incoming activities.This year, my family is the host for our family reunion so we'll have to prepare the program, the food and everything needed on the event. The longing to see once more my relatives is something I look forward to.We'll h [..] > read more
Research
Published on 2011-11-28 22:34:27
My first term subject is research. There are a lot of works involved in it because we are asked by our professor to do reporting. We also have to produce a thesis of our own. It is a group thesis and we need to do a lot of research.Doing a group work should have been easy because it lightens the workload. But in our case, getting in touch, communicating, coordinating is hard since all of us are working and we have our own concerns.I need to get back on my work. Have a nice day friends. > read more
New Baby
Published on 2011-11-11 08:29:33
I have not been able to update this blog for a long time now but I'll compensate it:). I just got really busy with setting up my new blog. It is now my new baby. I still have a lot of things to do with this blog. Developing content takes time so I hope I can fill in all the pages I have made that don't have content yet. I'm also a newbie in wordpress. It's my first time to have a self-hosted blog in my own domain in wordpress and I'm loving the wordpress platform a lot. Although I still ha [..] > read more
It's a Long Weekend
Published on 2011-10-28 22:09:10
It's a Saturday and my work is only half day. I'm loving the long holidays. Monday is a holiday and Nov. 1 & 2 are holidays as well in connection with the Halloween. I love to to the maximum. haha.I'm planning to go to my hometown either on the first or second of November to visit and say a prayer to my late father's tomb. I have also to work on my new website that I planned to set up. I'm gonna buy a hosting for it and I'm excited to explore and learn on how to go about it.That's all for now [..] > read more
Happy Birthday to my Little One
Published on 2011-10-27 19:27:39
Tomorrow is my daughter's birthday. She will turn 3. Wow, time really flies very fast. It just like yesterday that I've given birth to her. Now, she's becoming a big girl and very smart. When hubby tell her something, she knows how to reason out. I'm happy that she's really learning fast as well. She knows how to identify some of the letters in the alphabet, identify shapes, some of the common colors and she speaks really well except for some letters that she has difficulty pronouncing. [..] > read more
What's Wrong with Unionbank Customer Service Support
Published on 2011-10-25 20:06:54
I have mentioned about the expiration of my Unionbank user ID and password and I can't access my online account. I already went to Unionbank and inquire regarding the status of my online account. The clerk there dialed the phone and I have talked to their customer service support for EON card. Everything she asked me had been answered already and she told me that my account will be activated after 1 to 2 business days. It's been almost one week already and I cannot access yet my account.This [..] > read more
I Love Yellow
Published on 2011-06-21 21:14:11
There are many colors that I like but I really love and adore the color yellow. It's very sweet, refreshing and relaxing. When my MIL would buy something for me, it's always colored yellow because she knows it's my fave. She gave me a T-shirt with > read more
Happy Father's Day
Published on 2011-06-20 07:28:26
I'd like to greet all fathers out there a very Happy Father's Day. May you continue to be the best dad you could ever be to your kids and hope that God continue to bless your desires and endeavors whatever may it be. > read more
Canker pain
Published on 2011-06-14 22:27:03
Ouch! I really have a hard time eating because I'm having canker sores in my mouth. I hope this gets away soon. I needed to be in full shape because so much work to be done.I feel lazy today.LOLz. Blame it to the weather. I feel like just lazing > read more
Happy Independence Day
Published on 2011-06-11 20:55:59
Today, Philippines celebrates its independence Day. As I pass the streets here in our city, buildings and establishments are hanging the Philippine flag. Cars are hoisting a small flag as well in their windows.Our Philippine heroes sacrificed so mu > read more
When Dysmenorrhea Strikes
Published on 2011-06-06 21:54:44
I am not feeling good today. I'm suffering from dysmenorrhea and would have wanted to just do nothing. But it's not possible. I need to work and be on my post.I would have wanted to drink coke so my menstrual flow will be increased but I can't for > read more
New School Year, New Boss
Published on 2011-06-05 22:09:26
I have been working for the same company for quite a long time now. Did I mention I received recently an award for working 10 magic years already? Whew! I myself did not expect I'll reach that long.hahaha. But I think I'm destined to be here and th > read more
Vacation Time
Published on 2011-05-11 23:08:16
I am excited for my summer vacation. Even though it will just be a short time, the thought of being able to rest is really something I look forward to. I have also a lot of plans or things to do on my incoming vacation. General cleaning is on top > read more
Happy Mother's Day 2011
Published on 2011-05-10 07:56:41
To all the mothers out there especially to my Mama, sisters who are mothers, MIL, sisters-in-law, and Aunties. May the good Lord continue to bless you are you are a blessing to the people around you. > read more
Enrolment Time
Published on 2011-05-05 19:29:10
For parents with kids who are schooling, it's time again for enrollment. Tuition fees are increasing but it is our duty as parents to send our children to school. As for me, my little one is still 2 years old so she'll stay at home just y > read more
Raining and Flooding
Published on 2011-05-03 20:17:32
I woke up early in the morning with the unusually cold weather and I found out it's raining hard. I checked on my little one who is sleeping soundly beside me and I lovingly gaze my girl who is gorgeously in her dreamland. Few minutes lat > read more
Excited for the Royal Wedding
Published on 2011-04-27 23:21:47
I have been excited for the Royal Wedding on the 29th of April. I am a big fan of Kate and Wills and have been following their love affair through the years. I even thought they would not end up together when they broken up years back. I > read more
A Start of my Teaching Career
Published on 2011-04-25 23:27:42
I got a call from the Music department yesterday in one of the schools here in my place. The dean wants me to teach the subject Philippine Music to the students. The thought of teaching really makes me feel excited. I am a graduate > read more
Happy Easter 2011 Everyone
Published on 2011-04-24 23:09:39
Hello everyone! I'd like to greet you friends Happy Easter. May the good Lord bless us all. > read more
Bored
Published on 2011-04-12 20:46:00
I don't know why but I really feel bored today. I don't like working and I feel tired. Perhaps I'm just having jitters for I'll be away with my little girl for 4 days starting tomorrow. I'll be going a retreat and the thought of bei > read more
Chooseing a House Renter
Published on 2011-04-11 23:21:12
The teachers who rented our house are gonna resign in their respective jobs for they are looking for a greener pasture. So that means, they will stop renting our house as well. So, me and hubby posted a tarpaulin in front of our house ann > read more
Preparing for our Retreat
Published on 2011-04-10 21:53:40
Every year, we are off to a spiritual retreat. That is scheduled every summer. I always look forward to it because it's like hitting two birds in one stone. We are able to unwind and relax while enriching the spiritual aspect of our > read more
My Adgitize Experiment
Published on 2011-04-06 23:11:42
It's been my first time to advertise on Adgitize last March and it was a really great experience. My traffic increased a lot and my alexa rank jump from 2 million to 500k plus. That's a big leap, traffic wise. I also tried my > read more
No water
Published on 2011-04-02 21:34:06
There's no water again this morning, I hate it when there's no water, I cant take a bath, I have to buy a mineral water from a nearby store just for a refreshing drink, the dishes are dirty, the clothes can't be washed. I mean there's so plenty of th > read more
Health and Trans Fats
Published on 2011-03-29 20:04:12
Lately, I have been reading a lot on health-related articles in magazines or books. I love to read a lot because I get to learn so many things. In one of my readings, I have read that one of the things that's harmful to our health are tra > read more
Planning a Summer Escapade and Group Bonding
Published on 2011-03-28 23:17:35
Summer has officially started in our place. Classes have already ended. In our workplace, we have working students under our care. Two of them have already graduated the other day. So, the group is planning for an escapade. We > read more
My Years of Service
Published on 2011-03-25 09:19:17
This Sat, I get to receive a plaque of appreciation for my years of service for my job which means I have to attend the event, I would have wanted not to attend but all employee receiving that award is required to attend. After the event me and hubb > read more
Learning the ropes of Internet Marketing
Published on 2011-03-17 19:29:40
Lately, I have been reading a lot about internet marketing online. I am very eager to learn about it. There are times I really get tired and I just close my eyes to rest it because I wanna know the ins and outs of Internet marketing. I really admir > read more
Thinking of Going Abroad
Published on 2011-03-07 22:05:29
Recently, my in-laws had a vacation in Singapore courtesy of my husband's brother. It's been quite long already that my brod-in-law has been inviting us to work in Singapore. But my husband declined without second thought because he would miss me a > read more
Nostalgic
Published on 2011-02-27 22:27:08
Last Friday, February 25, 2011 was declared holiday in our workplace in commemoration with the peaceful Edsa revolt on February 25, 1986. As usual, I was very happy once again because there's no work.I have always planned of going home in the provin > read more
Power Interruption
Published on 2011-02-25 21:00:04
We received a letter yesterday from Davao Light and Power Company that there will be power outage on Sunday from 12:00 midnight to 4 am because they will upgrade the lines in our area. Electricity is very important and if there's none, our room is v > read more
Love Begets Love
Published on 2011-02-21 22:19:12
I got a little emotional today when one of my clients shared a little about her life. I heard from colleagues' remark saying "Ma'am A looks pretty and she doesn't look like she's problematic." Even if I heard this remark sometimes, I never asked a > read more
Addicted to Facebook
Published on 2011-02-20 20:34:22
Social networking is really a fad nowadays. I admit, I am one of those who are fond of using social networking sites like twitter and facebook but I really discipline myself when I'm using these sites especially facebook. It takes so much of my ti > read more
On Having Meetings
Published on 2011-02-18 22:15:16
Meetings can be interesting or boring. Yes, let's admit it, sometimes we are just forced to attend it because we need to, or it's a requirement at work. We had a meeting today. I felt a little bored because there's a product presentation at first. > read more
Going back to School
Published on 2011-02-17 22:15:18
I am planning to go back schooling. I really regret for the times that passed and I did not pursue my graduate studies. Yes, I have started it but I have never finished it. This time, I want to be serious with my graduate studies. I am not gettin > read more
When Tonsillitis Strikes
Published on 2011-02-16 23:13:24
Hubby has been having fever lately. He felt weak. He had a check up yesterday to a doctor specialized in E-N-T because his tonsils are sore. It was indeed the cause of his fever. It's having pus and last night, his fever shoot up to 38.7 degree C > read more
Happy Valentine's Day
Published on 2011-02-14 21:58:04
Here's wishing all my friends, visitors and readers a happy Valentine's day. > read more
My Teeth Hurts
Published on 2011-02-12 22:04:20
It is really hard to blog and concentrate when your teeth is hurting, I'm planning to go to the dentist tomorrow to have it check. It's been along time since my last visit to the dentist hahahaha, and the only time I ever would go to the dentist is w > read more
Burn Out
Published on 2011-02-11 20:47:57
I don't feel really good this past week. I felt like having chest and back pains. I don't feel like doing my work. I don't have the enthusiasm and vitality that I used to have. I feel I don't like to work anymore but I really need to. It seems th > read more
Any Plans for Valentine's Day?
Published on 2011-02-09 22:09:18
Valentine's day is fast approaching. You can feel already the atmosphere of the love month anywhere, may it be in malls, departments stores, hotels, anywhere. You can see Valentine decors and lots of promos for Valentine's day celebration.Hubby and > read more
Back to my Working World
Published on 2011-02-08 22:11:06
After resting and just eating and watching TV for one week, I'm back to work. I have always wanted to just stay at home. I would have not wanted to be back...(joke) but I need moolahs or else I will have nothing to feed my baby and to pay for my ba > read more
Stylish Blog Award from Patricia
Published on 2011-02-02 18:15:12
I was very happy to have received a Stylish Blog Award courtesy of Patricia from Subjective Soup. This post has long been overdue, (I'm sorry Patricia :)) nevertheless, I'm blogging this because this is the very first award, this blog of mine receiv > read more
Contact lens for a Younger Look
Published on 2011-02-01 06:55:19
I love wearing contact lens because unlike glasses, contact lens is more comfortable to wear especially nowadays that it's always raining. Moist is one of the problems with wearing glasses and I've tried both. For me, contact lens is the way to go. > read more
Designer Sunglasses
Published on 2011-02-01 06:42:02
My office mates planned an escapade, a party for our 2 graduating working students in our department. Since we are going out of town, I'm looking for sunglasses to protect my eyes while traveling. There's a nice site that offers a great selection o > read more
Excited for my Vacation Leave
Published on 2011-01-31 18:24:33
I filed a vacation leave from work the other day and it's gonna start tomorrow. Yes, today is the last day at work for me and I'll be back next week, that's six days all in all. I'm not the one who's going for a vacation, it's Mom and Dad. They'll > read more
Another Terrorist Act?
Published on 2011-01-25 18:56:13
I was really saddened when I heard the news on TV yesterday that a bomb exploded in a bus in Makati City, Philippines' main financial district which caused 4 people killed.In a nationally televised address, President Aquino said, “We have asked the > read more
Happy Weekend
Published on 2011-01-21 19:05:03
It's a beautiful Saturday and Mr. Sun hide beneath the clouds hinting of a rain maybe this afternoon. I hope it will not rain earlier because hubby and me still have to go out and look for a router.Hubby's brother is back home last night and he is a > read more
Rains and Flooding
Published on 2011-01-19 22:14:10
I thought my place don't have casualties on the flooding brought by frequent rains but it's sad to know through the local news that there are a number of casualties due to flash floods and overflowing bridges in Davao del Sur.We can't really be compl > read more
When a Friend Becomes a Foe
Published on 2011-01-18 18:04:25
I have had so many friends. Some are very close to me until now, some are became my friend in just a particular phase in my life.I have few friends also who are very close to me. But for some reasons, maybe individual differences, some of our viewpoi > read more
La Niña Phenomenon
Published on 2011-01-17 17:48:52
It's been always raining lately. Today the sun never goes out ad it's been showering since last night. Do this signal the start of the La Niña phenomenon? Oh well, in spite of the raining every now and then in my place, I'm still thankful there's no > read more
My distinct personalit yType
Published on 2011-01-16 21:09:39
The AchieverYou are an achiever whose theme song is "climb every mountain". Being an internally motivated person with high self-set standards of excellence and goals, you are strongly driven by achievement.This is the result of the personality test > read more
Visitation of the Gods
Published on 2011-01-12 01:34:10
Have you read the story about the visitation of the gods? It's a story in my literature subject way back when I was in high school. It talks about how the teachers and principal in the school prepared so much for the visit of their bosses in the hig > read more
Natural Foods
Published on 2011-01-11 04:54:15
I have learned from a dietitian that the best foods come from natural sources like vegetables fruits, etc. The nearer it is to the source, the better. So I tried to get away with canned goods, junk foods bottled juices, and others that contains pre > read more
The Power of Prayer
Published on 2011-01-07 19:48:21
Prayer is a big part in my life. When the journey becomes rough and the rainbow seems too long to appear, I surrender everything to God.In my years of existence here on earth, I have had life-turning experiences and when I get confused on what to d > read more