Tagged #12: Lakbayan

A tagged from kumareng Bless and Losel about how many places I have been in the Philippines. If you have noticed, I almost have toured around the Mindanao area because I am originally from there.

My Lakbayan grade is C+!
How much of the Philippines have you visited? Find out at Lakbayan!
Created by Eugene Villar.

Okay, so now I am going to tag these people. That means Carlota, Ghee, Jo, Liza, Nova, Norms, Mimi and Sasha, you are all it.

Ladies, no pressure, please do it at your own pace. You are not oblige to do this tag.

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Tagged #11: Four Things

Nova, tagged me for this meme, the Four Things You May or May Not Know About Me. I better do it now before it goes to ages!

Four Things You May or May Not Know About Me

Four jobs I have had in my life:
1. Secretary
2. Clerk
3. Waitress
4. New Accounts Clerk

Four movies I have watched more than once:
1. Pretty Woman
2. Pirates of the Caribbean
3. Downfall [German Film]
4. Roman Holiday

Places I have lived:
1. Bukidnon, Philippines - 10 years
2. Cagayan de Oro, Philippines - 18 years
3. Tennessee, USA - 2004 to Present

Four TV Shows That I Watch:
1. Wheel of Fortune
2. Family Fued
3. Who Wants to be a Millionaire
4. Barney and Friends

Places I have been:
1. Camiguin Island, Philippines
2. Tagaytay City, Philippines
3. Iligan City, Philippines
4. Subic Bay, Philippines

Four of my favorite foods:
1. Seafoods [shrimps, crabs, seaweeds...]
2. Hamburgers
3. Pizza
4. Gravy & Biscuits

Four people who email me regularly:
1. Spammers
2. Blogger [comment notification]
3. Sister S
4. Hubby [forwarded emails]

Four places I would rather be right now:
1. Kitchen
2. Bathroom
3. Computer
4. Bed

Four friends who I think will respond:
1. Hmmm,
2. I
3. don't
4. know.

Things I am looking forward to this year:
1. Christmas
2. Save money.
3. Control my appetite.
4.

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Tagged #10: Birth Month

I've been tagged by Nova, Denz and Francine to do the birth month meme.

Here's the rules:
1. Pick the month of your birth.
2. Bold the 5-10 things that most apply to you
3. Strike out everything that doesn't apply to you.
4. Place the list of all the months under a cut.
5. Tag 6 people from your friends list to do the same.

JUNE:
Thinks far with vision. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Able to show character. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Brand conscious. Executive. Stubborn.

I am sending this tag to Ghee, Jo, Mimi, Mitch, Marie, Trinity.

Ladies, no pressure, please do it at your own pace. You are not oblige to do this tag.

JANUARY:
Stubborn and hard-hearted. Ambitious and serious. Loves to teach and be taught. Always looking at people’s flaws and weaknesses. Likes to criticize. Hardworking and productive. Smart, neat and organized. Sensitive and has deep thoughts. Knows how to make others happy. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Rather reserved. Highly attentive. Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds. Romantic but has difficulties expressing love. Loves children. Loyal. Has great social abilities yet easily jealous. Very stubborn and money cautious.

FEBRUARY:
Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. Sexy. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but does not show it. Dislikes unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizes dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.

MARCH:
Attractive personality. Sexy. Affectionate. Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Loves to serve others. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Observant and assesses others. Revengeful. Loves to dream and fantasize. Loves traveling. Loves attention. Hasty decisions in choosing partners. Loves home decors. Musically talented. Loves special things. Moody.

APRIL:
Active and dynamic. Decisive and hasty but tends to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people’s problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Emotional. Aggressive. Hasty. Good memory. Moving. Motivates oneself and others. Sickness usually of the head and chest. Sexy in a way that only their lover can see.

MAY:
Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint. Needs no motivation. Easily consoled. Systematic (left brain). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves literature and the arts. Loves traveling. Dislike being at home. Restless. Not having many children. Hardworking. High spirited. Spendthrift.

JUNE:
Thinks far with vision. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Able to show character. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Brand conscious. Executive. Stubborn.

JULY:
Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people’s feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets. Dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past and the old friends. Likes to be quiet. Homely person. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Prone to having stomach and dieting problems. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt but takes long to recover.

AUGUST:
Loves to joke. Attractive. Suave and caring. Brave and fearless. Firm and has leadership qualities. Knows how to console others. Too generous and egoistic. Takes high pride in oneself. Thirsty for praises. Extraordinary spirit. Easily angered. Angry when provoked. Easily jealous. Observant. Careful and cautious. Thinks quickly. Independent thoughts. Loves to lead and to be led. Loves to dream. Talented in the arts, music and defense. Sensitive but not petty. Poor resistance against illnesses. Learns to relax. Hasty and trusty. Romantic. Loving and caring. Loves to make friends.

SEPTEMBER:
Suave and compromising. Careful, cautious and organized. Likes to point out people’s mistakes. Likes to criticize. Stubborn. Quiet but able to talk well. Calm and cool. Kind and sympathetic. Concerned and detailed. Loyal but not always honest. Does work well. Very confident. Sensitive. Good memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look for information. Must control oneself when criticizing. Able to motivate oneself. Understanding. Fun to be around. Secretive. Loves leisure and traveling. Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up feelings. Very choosy, especially in relationships. Systematic.

OCTOBER:
Loves to chat. Loves those who loves them. Loves to take things at the center. Inner and physical beauty. Lies but doesn’t pretend. Gets angry often. Treats friends importantly. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care of what others think. Emotional. Decisive. Strong clairvoyance. Loves to travel, the arts and literature. Touchy and easily jealous. Concerned. Loves outdoors. Just and fair. Spendthrift. Easily influenced. Easily loses confidence. Loves children.

NOVEMBER:
Has a lot of ideas. Difficult to fathom. Thinks forward. Unique and brilliant. Extraordinary ideas. Sharp thinking. Fine and strong clairvoyance. Can become good doctors. Dynamic in personality. Secretive. Inquisitive. Knows how to dig secrets. Always thinking. Less talkative but amiable. Brave and generous. Patient. Stubborn and hard-hearted. If there is a will, there is a way. Determined. Never give up. Hardly becomes angry unless provoked. Loves to be alone. Thinks differently from others. Sharp-minded. Motivates oneself. Does not appreciate praises. High-spirited. Well-built and tough. Deep love and emotions. Romantic. Uncertain in relationships. Homely. Hardworking. High abilities. Trustworthy. Honest and keeps secrets. Not able to control emotions. Unpredictable.

DECEMBER:
Loyal and generous. Sexy. Patriotic. Active in games and interactions. Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in organizations. Fun to be with. Loves to socialize. Loves praises. Loves attention. Loves to be loved. Honest and trustworthy. Not pretending. Short tempered. Changing personality. Not egotistic. Take high pride in oneself. Hates restrictions. Loves to joke. Good sense of humor. Logical.

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Preschooler Activities

My daughter will be three (3) years old in May 2008. At this age, she is ready for school, as a Pre-K student. Pre-K is not obligatory for you to enroll your children; but if you want to expose them to other kids and in preparation for Kindergarten, it is advisable to do so.

Hubby and I have decided to enroll our daughter in Pre-K for the school year of August-May 2009. In preparation for this, I started introducing and teaching my daughter for Pre-K learning activities. As a mom-teacher, it is hard for me to teach a very young innocent child. My daughter cannot hold still and does not pay attention. Then I came up with different ideas, just to catch her attention. Everytime we played together, I was teaching her too; we were only playing, but she did not know that was already a part of her learning.

I have also searched on the internet about Pre-K learning activities. It says that one of the first things to do is to teach them by saying, writing and spelling their name. So everytime I asked her name, I wrote it on a dry erase board or paper. By the way, she knows how to turn on, log in, and off her computer; so I have installed a password, using her name so she will know the letters. She can also spell words whether capitalized or lower case letters. I did everyting, but she could only say her name.

Before we went to sleep on November 22, 2007, at one in the morning, I asked my 29 months old daughter to spell her name. WOW! All of a sudden she spelled her name. Up to know she still doing it.

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More Blogging Awards

This Totally Fabulous Award I received from Jo, a fabulous writer and a fabulous friend. Her blog gives me a lot of information about raising children. Thank you Jo! And now, this award goes to: Bless | Lutchi | Nona | Sasha | Shiera | Zam


I would like to say thank you to Bless who recently gave me these two Beautiful and Sexy Awards. Speechless...seven weeks ago, I just gave birth to my second baby.

I’m passing this award to these sexy ladies, and they are: Ghee | Gracita | Jo | Mimi | Nova | Trinity

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Mixed Nuts #2

Not much bloginess going on this week, but that’s ok. I would like to apologize for the delay reply to your comments in my previous post and messages in the tagboard. Reason is, due to our kitchen window is under renovation, it's hard to blog while everything are mess. I can't move because all the things are on my way.

I will celebrate the Thanksgiving of hubby's family in Virginia and be back on Friday. Promise, I will make it up to you as soon as when I come back.

Happy Thanksgiving to every one! I hope you have a wonderful holiday. I thank you for your continued support and your always insightful comments.

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Monetized Blogs

Blogs are a source of income nowadays. I have observed; most of the blogs of my friends are already monetized. My favorite bloggers have their blogs commercialized too. When I was surfing and reading the blogs of others, it discouraged me; I lost interest in visiting their blogs, because of the many advertisements and commercials.

I am still visiting their blogs and do comment on their personal entries. One instance, I left a comment on a monetized blog, and I felt that my comment had been neglected. I may be wrong, but that is how I feel. I think in a blog, too many adds would be a cause of taking for granted the comments of visitors. Not all have the same situation, but possibly, this is one of the reasons. From that time, I began to be picky and able to distinguish a professional blogger.

Each of us have different objectives and priorities in life. My priority is my family. I wish, I could have more time to do this thing too; but my children are still young, and they need more attention than anything else.

After reading of Ghee’s and Jo’s blog, I am convinced, because they state their earnings! I have also heard from Carlota and Bless, that some bloggers will earn from $100 to $1,400, in just two months. Wow! As a homemaker, $100 is a lot of money for me.

So, I am considering this opportunity, in the future. I have one blog that has a page rank but not much. I think, I will work on that and keep it updated. Memories Frozen in Time and Photographic Memories will remain as my personal blogs.

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Prison Break Season 3

I just finished watching Prison Break Season three. I can’t wait for the next Episode 9 called "Boxed In" that will resume on January 14, 2008. It was so good and I can’t wait to find out what happens to the story.

US territory can watch Prison Break 3 online in Fox TV.

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Tagged #9: Link to Keywords

I’ve been tagged by Zam of Verb; lucky this meme does not ask too many personal questions.

If you want more traffic in your blog, I think, this meme will help you. Using keywords on your website helps your blog to be found by a search engine. For example, if you have an article about health, family, or pets, using those keywords enables anyone to find your blog. The more specific you are can increase the use of a particular word to lead directly to your blog.

Here are my picks:

1. FAMILY: Succesful at Last
2. FRIEND: Archives of a Blog
3. YOURSELF: Time Management
4. Your LOVE: Equal Love
5. ANYTHING YOU LIKE: Weaning From the Bottle

Here, I am tagging five bloggers who have blogs that are monetized: Bless, Ghee, Heidi, Mimi and Sasha.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Post 5 links to 5 of your previously written posts. The posts have to relate to the 5 keywords given below (family, friend, yourself, your love and anything you like).

2. Tag 5 other friends to do this meme. Try to tag at least 2 new acquaintances (if not, your current blog buddies will do) so that you get to know them each a little bit better.

3. Don’t forget to read the archived post and leave comments.

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Halloween Princess

This is a late update of my daughter's Halloween costume.

If you are regular reader of this blog you will not be surprised of my story when it comes to Halloween celebration. You know, my husband doesn't like this traditional thing, as for him, it's ridiculous. He don't want our daughter to join this celebration too. Somewhat, I always insist in buying of Halloween costume for my daughter. This year, hubby didn't say anything but to support me.

Halloween can be a fun experience for our children. Why not join them in this occasion with other kids too.

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Bizarre Foods

Have you ever tasted balut? It is a common food in the Philippines. Some people will eat this food in the dark; because balut has a gross texture and appearance. But it is full of proteins and vitamins. As someone said, once you have tasted it, you can't stop from eating.

We, Filipinos are brave enough, to eat strange foods. We like eating the internal organs, like barbecued animal intestine, gizzard, heart, kidney, testicles & etc. We know, all of these foods are unhealthy, but we still love eating it.

Professional traveler, Andrew Zimmern of the Travel Channel, visited the Philippines. The next episode of bizarre foods will be featured on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 8:00 pm ET. With his first stop, he will eat our famous balut. As what he said about this food: “It’s the strangest food I’ve ever tasted in my entire life. BUT it is a lot better than what I thought it would be. The juice in there (sucking the juice out ‘till the moment a small crack appears) is the funky thing.”

After searching for images of balut, now I understand, the reason why, most foreigners have a fear of eating this kind of food.

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