Posted by girlie on June 30, 2007
Finally! I was able to go to the new Trinoma Mall last night to watch Transformers. Although we were not able to explore the place really, it was pretty impressive.
Watching Transformers was a welcome break for me. I thought I was gonna sleep (again) in the middle of the movie, you know waking up at 5:00 in morning with no power naps in between is no joke. But I was wide awake and was enjoying the movie from start to finish.
Today I had the liberty of waking up at 9. It’s a saturday and there’s no school. I’ll just spend the rest of the afternoon baking cookies. The family have been craving for my home baked goodies. Til then ok?
Have a great weekend everyone!
Posted by girlie on June 27, 2007
It started with a bumper to bumper traffic at 6:15 in the morning. Traffic was rerouted to give way to the new condo located within the same vicinity. It’s my son’s first day of school. For those wondering why only now (schools in the Philippines normally open in June), well the school decided to add another floor in the elementary wing and they started construction in May. Duh! As if adding 1 floor takes only a month to construct. Classes in the elementary levels were moved to June 26 and 27 instead of June 9. Oh well!Come lunch time. I can’t even see and locate my children. They were stuck in “human traffic”, no bad connotation here ^_^ ok? 20 minutes of their lunch break was consumed in pure chaos. Ish didn’t like the ampalaya con carne (beef slices with bitter gourd) I cooked, she said it was bitter. Duh! Who says ampalaya is sweet *roll eyes*. Josh did not complain, probably he was too hungry, it was already past 1 in the afternoon.
Late afternoon was still pure chaos…double the chaos during lunch break…all levels dismissed at the same time. Can you imagine that…a prospect for stampede.
I hope the school will do something about this, as I saw some school authorities observing.
Now i’m doubly tired too…it’s zzzzzzzzzzz for me…good night ya all ^_^
Posted by girlie on June 26, 2007
Since chop suey is one of Isha’s favorites, I thought of cooking it for lunch today. As I was preparing the vegetables, I thought of giving the carrots some kick by turning it into something beautiful. Making it into a flower shape is what I had in mind. Following what I saw in the cooking programs I watch on tv, I began slicing and before I knew it, blood started gushing out my pointing finger. Yes, the knife hit my finger. It was painful alright, but that didn’t stop me from making a “beautiful” meal for my family.
Posted by girlie on June 25, 2007
My oh my! I’m very very sleepy! I woke up at 5 in the morning to take care of some things at home. I tried getting back to sleep but I couldn’t. I promised myself to sleep early, but here I am still blogging. I don’t want to pass up the opportunity to write a sponsored post for Smorty (my blog got approved on the same day I signed up, woohoo). Haha, what paid posts can do ^_^ok, time to hit the sack folks, it’s gonna be a great day again tomorrow!
Posted by girlie on June 24, 2007
Oh yes! I survived 2 days with only 1 helper at home. I was able to feed my family. Well it’s just the cooking that I need to do though. But planning the menu is never fun. It’s a headache in fact. I all the more appreciate having my angels at home, I can always be relaxed and assured that we have something on the table. I used to complain whenever we eat the same food almost weekly. Now I understand, it’s pretty hard especially if you have limited recipes.
Posted by girlie on June 23, 2007
Due to toxic/crazy schedules, it took time before I can change my header. I promised myself to change my header at least every month. If you noticed, I haven’t done that for more than two months now. Thank goodness I had the time to do it before my 2 angels went on vacation to attend their town fiesta. They will be back this 3rd of July. Meanwhile, I’ll be the official cook of this house, i’ll be the official yaya (nanny) of my two kids, and I too will be going to school everyday, not to study but to bring them lunch and accompany them to their chinese tutors after class. Gosh, will I have time to blog? Or will I still be awake to blog? This current job will require me to wake up at 5 in the morning…that means I need to stay in bed trying to get some sleep at 10 in the evening. Oh no!
Posted by girlie on June 22, 2007
I’ve been tag by MommyBa to write about my sense of vanity. Just like the rest , I also took the test. I can’t believe I’m 47% vain only, but yeah come to think of it, I don’t think I’m really vain.
| You Are 47% Vain |
You’re a little vain, but more than anything you have a healthy amount of confidence.
Thinking the world of yourself is great. Just don’t think less of those who aren’t as pretty as you! |
How Vain Are You?
My 7 Beauty/Vanity/Fashion sense Facts:
1. Latest are my lashes. As much as possible I want to have a “betty boop” look. If I’m already late for my appointment, I bring my curlash and mascara, work on my lashes at stop lights.
2. I prefer to use Mineral Makeup eversince I discovered it. The brand I like is Young Blood for reasons that it is available here in Manila. But I still use Lancome for eye color, coz I only have a few choices of mineral eyeshadows.
3. I hate bad hair days. Since I do a lot of DIYs, I do my own hot oil treatment at least twice a month. Aside from the hair repair system (shampoo, conditioner) I use, I put leave on conditioner (Infusium). If you see my hair pulled in a bun/pony, it’s bad hair day ^_^
4. I always look at the mirror and check on my tummy. If I feel bloated, I do suck/blow, a technique I learned from belly class.
5. I like wearing expensive jeans, the fit is just perfect.
6. I sweat a lot, and when I do, it shows. It leaves a disgusting sight especially in the underarm area. So I surfed the net for products that help control excessive underarm sweating. I asked my sister in the US to buy it for me. The brand is Maxim. Just be careful when putting it, it’s too strong and can be harsh, can give you rashes and dark underarms. I seldom use it now.
7. I used to practice smiling in front of the mirror or have my photos taken at different angles, different smiles. Now I know my perfect angle, the angle that I look beautiful, the angle that makes my nose look taller, the perfect opening of the eyes to make it sexy or something.
Now tell me, that vanity test I took is…(go figure)
I’d like to know your secrets too, so I’m tagging:
1. Cuz the certified sweet and vain lady
2. Justice
3. Chesca
4. Francine
5. Leena
6. Shireen
7. Tina (KK)
Posted by girlie on June 21, 2007
click for a larger imageWho says working hands can’t get pretty?
Isha has been bugging me to retouch the henna tattoo she had on her back. I’ve been asking a lot of people where I can buy henna, some didn’t know and one said that it can be bought near the indian temple at UN Avenue. But I am too lazy to go there, then I remembered that henna is also used for dyeing hair. So I went to the nearest HBC and bought. I really don’t know if the one intended for the hair will work on body art. I tried it yesterday, but the henna didn’t give a stain. Maybe I mixed it the wrong way, I dunno, the instruction said for me to mix it with water, so I did. Maybe the henna color was too light (mahogany) so I thought of mixing two colors, black and mahoganny. I surfed the net for some tips on how to mix henna and came up with this. Lemon, honey and henna powder. It was sticky compared to the one I mixed yesterday. Hopefully this will stain, so I can enjoy my henna design which I copied from the internet. How do you like my nail art? Pardon me, but I had enough time (read: nothing to do), so I thought of getting my hand pretty by doing the henna and nail art…here goes my DIY powers again ^_^
Posted by girlie on June 20, 2007
Thanks for the tag Eden.
4 Jobs I’ve had:
Receptionist at a Publishing House
Money Counter
Bank Teller
Secretary to the VP
4 Movies I’ve Watched Over and Over:
The Sound of Music
Pretty Woman
Sleepless in Seattle
Jerry Maguire
4 Places I’ve Lived:
General Santos City
Cotabato City
Quezon City
4 TV Shows/Channels I Like to Watch:
Desperate Housewives
Gilmore Girls
ETC Channel
Travel and Living Channel
4 Places I’ve Been on Vacation:
Bangkok
Hong Kong
Singapore
USA
4 of my Favorite Food:
Veggies that my Mom cooks (i look forward to that every weekend)
Any kind of Pasta
French Fries
Any Japanese Food
4 Places I’d Rather Be Right Now:
Right here at home, but I’d love to visit Canada, China, Greece, and Japan someday.
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A tag from Healthfreakmommy. Here how it goes. List 10 things why you think you have been infected by “blogivitis” and the effect it has on you.I’ve been blogging since July 2004, I should be dead by now if this type of “sickness” kills.
1. Checking on my blog numerous times a day, that is if time permits. I get excited reading all the comments left on haloscan.
2. Have our pictures taken left and right, as N always say “Pose! so you can put it in your blog.” See even N is infected.
3. I can be awake until 2 in the morning, tweaking on html codes just to make the look of my blog the way I want it. I bought an html book when I first started blogging.
4. I’m always thinking about what my next header will be. For some of you, you might have noticed that I keep changing my headers. Because of that I can now get by with Adobe Photoshop.
5. I can take late lunch or late dinner if i’m too engrossed with writing, especially sponsored posts.
6. There was a point in my life that all I talk about is blogging.
7. My eyes turn big whenever I see things related to blogging.
Oh man! this is all I can come up with. I’m not tagging anyone specifically, but if you feel like doing this tag, go ahead, grab it…then let me know so I can go visit your blog and see if you too guys are infected too ^_^
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Posted by girlie on June 19, 2007
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I have been checking on our mailbox every now and then since the day I found out that the check for my sponsored posts was already mailed. This was June 1. And when I hear the doorbell ring, I run to the window to check if it was the mailman. N has been teasing me already, telling me that my mail was included in the parcels that got burned at NAIA I guess last week.Lo and behold, the check arrived on the day of my birthday. Woohoo
ReviewMe is celebrating with me. Thank you so much for your “gift”. N was the one who got all excited, he huffed and he puffed all the way to the 3rd floor just to hand me the check.
Posted by girlie on June 16, 2007
Finally after a year, I was able to fix my drawer. Not that it’s really messy, but I found a way to accommodate my overflowing tees. The secret is in folding ^_^
We were already out of the shop in Hong Kong when Ish mentioned to me that the sales person was wearing this shirt. I just had to go back, I have to have it by hook or by crook…I’m addicted to blogging, isn’t it obvious?
Got an early birthday present from one of my best friends in college who is now based in San Francisco. Thanks friend!
To my ever loving husband, HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO YOU! Same goes to all Dads out there!
Posted by girlie on June 15, 2007
I promised myself before I left for Hong Kong that I’d be looking for an electronic eyelash curler. I’ve been wanting to have this since I can’t remember when. It’s just too much of a hassle for me to be heating my curlash with a blow dryer. So when I found this in one of the shops there, I was just too happy to have it. This product won the bronze award at the Invention Convention. So when I got home, I immediately used it to my dismay. It wouldn’t really curl my lashes, my heart sank. I started reading the manual that went with it. It said that it is most effective if you use it after putting mascara…ahhhh no wonder. Now I’m a happy
girl err woman!
Another great find was Maybelline’s Lash Stylist. Instead of a brush wand, Lash stylist had a comb wand. This works well for me at least. These are just two of the products I’d like to share with you and I swear it works perfectly!
Posted by girlie on June 13, 2007
Seems like everyone is tagging everyone these days. This time I was tagged by
Francine. I met her last year when Francesca and Michel were in town. We had lunch at Itallianis, Glorietta. She is now in France, check out her blog.
1. Are you smiling?
Yes I am, I just remembered something we laughed about a couple of hours ago.
2. When was the last time you met someone new? And who?
Lilibeth - I actually met her about two months ago in my belly dancing class, we became pretty close just recently because of the rehearsals.
3. Do you drink wine?
Yes, I do, but occasionally. I should have at least a glass of red wine every night, but nah thank you, it’s gonna drain our pockets.
4. Tell us when was the last time you were annoyed & why?
June 7 to be exact. The organizer of the Belly Fest decided to change the agreed amount to be paid for the recital, of course it went higher!
5. Did you ever say bad words like f*** etc.? When was the last time you did?
Yes, I don’t remember when.
6.
Do you have any friends who are famous?Acquaintances maybe, but friends, none that I can think of.
7.
Last thing you do before going to sleep?Pray.
8.
What is your favorite facial moisturizer? using it now?I don’t use a moisturizer, i’ve super oily skin.
9.
Besides your computer, what is your favorite gadget?Digital camera, Ipod, CellPhone, DVD Player
10. How many divisions does your parent’s house have?
I think 9.
11. Did you ever get drunk, to the extent you throw-up? How many times?
YES, only once. I really intented to get drunk when we went to Boracay one time, and yes it was a success, I couldn’t walk by myself anymore, and yes I barfed.
12. Describe your dream bedroom, size, color of the wallpaper & furnitures, etc.
A big and spacious one where there is a receiving area, like the ones you see at hotels. I don’t go for wallpapers, i’d love to paint it mauve. I’d like to have a super king sized 4 poster bed made of mahoganny.
13. Your most favorite part of your house?
Kitchen and bedroom.
14.How many hours you spend on computer everyday?
Gosh maybe 12, i dunno, it’s like this is all i do.
15.
For swimwear, one-piece or two-piece?Both.
16.
What gift (materially) you want to receive on your next birthday?Mineral make-up.
17. If you can afford, what luxury car you want to own ?
A Hummer2.
18. The last time you bought underwear?
A month ago.
20. Where did you met your bf/gf/spouse now?
Wedding of a friend.
21. Do you believe that there are instances that cheating is forgivable?
Yes.
22. What is the most expensive piece of clothing you have? How much it cost?
True Religion Jeans, I think it’s $240.
23. Do you own a boat?
No.
24.Your most favorite viand. (Just one)
Serve me crabs, i’d be smiling ear to ear.
25. When was the last time you made love?
The other day.
26. If ever, you’ll be given the chance to run for a position, what would it be?
Politics, never!
27. Ever joined a beauty & brain contest? Specify.
No
28. If you have to answer the unforgettable final question of Lara Quigaman, (Ms. International 2005) what will be your answer. “What do you say to the people of the world who have typecasted Filipinos as nannies?”
So? Do you have a problem with that?
29. Any particular thing you want to buy for your father/husband/bf this father’s day?
A bike outfit for hubby ^_^
Tagging ends here, harhar, there are a lot of tags going on already ^_^
Posted by girlie on June 12, 2007
Since it was a holiday on Monday, Ish thought of visiting museums. N planned to go to the San Agustin and Casa Manila Museums. Too bad such museums are closed on a Monday (we were not aware of that). We then proceeded to Fort Santiago (the first for the kids and our angels) and learned something more about our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal. Josh really didn’t enjoy that much again because of the smell. It was very clean and well maintained, but I don’t know why the smell. Josh said Fort Santiago stinks and smells like manure. Probably because of the horses (calesa). Pasig River added to the stinky smell too, but overall it’s still one of the best tourist attractions we have here in the Philippines.After Fort Santiago, we went all the way to Mall of Asia to buy some additional school stuffs for Ish, we also had dinner there. Too bad we were not able to see the fireworks coz we were in the middle of dinner. I can say that this is a different kind of bonding for us, a first “cultural awareness” bonding for the whole family.
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Belly Fest 2007 was a success! It was held last June 9, 2007 at the Henry Lee Irwin Theater at Ateneo. It was really fun being part of the show. We were there as early as 3 in the afternoon to do a dance at the fairgrounds. The show proper started at 7 in the evening, lasted til i guess before 12. Nope we didn’t get to do the curtain call, we were really starving. Good thing the restaurants within the area close late so we were able to grab a bite. N enjoyed the show a lot and was able to get pretty good pictures.
Posted by girlie on June 7, 2007
I’ve been busy the past weeks, getting ready for the Belly Fest 2007. It’s been a toxic week, practices that last 6 hours a day, finishing our belly tops to be used for the fest, doing some sponsored posts, doing tags, taking care of the needs of the family etc. I didn’t know how I was able to manage doing all these things, am I superwoman or what?
Anyhoo, Belly Fest will be this coming saturday, June 9 at 7 pm at the Henry Irwin Lee Theater, Ateneo de Manila, Loyola Heights, QC. And if you’re not doing anything, I invite you to watch it. I guess tickets are available at the entrance.
Now I will be able to visit your blogs regularly and leave comments. I miss doing this really and if only I have extra time to do it, you wouldn’t miss seeing me in your blogs. I will also have time to do more sponsored posts and earn more moolah.
I have a few more pictures to share from our Hong Kong trip. And I also look forward to have my picture taken with these guys…this time for real.
Posted by girlie on June 2, 2007
Wow! A lot of tags going on…Here’s another one by
BFF Marie
The rules are, list out 6 Web sites that you often surf upon opening your Web browser. Change the Web title and the purpose. Tag 4 people.
** My own site, to check on new comments and answer them respectively.
** Login to YM, see who’s online and chat away!
** Gmail, Hotmail and Yahoo to check emails
** BFF Marie’s blog, followed by links in my daily reads, to check how everyone is doing
** ENews, updates on news
** ReviewMe, to check if I have new assignments.
I’m tagging:
KK
PurpleGirl
Erlyn
Eden
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A Tag… this time by skindiving
INSTRUCTIONS: Remove the blog in the top spot from the following list and bump everyone up one place. Then add your blog to the bottom slot, like so.
BlondeMomBlog
Holly’s Corner
An Island Life
Skindiving
Hipncoolmomma
What were you doing 10 years ago?
I was working for my in-laws’ company then, basically taking care of the records of their clients. I was a certified “quiapo girl”, coz that was where our office was located, right behind the church.
What were you doing 1 year ago?
I started helping N with his business (wedding photography). Went into biking too as part of my exercise routine.
Five Snacks You Enjoy
French Fries with Coke
Doritos with Coke
Lays Salt and Vinegar with Coke
Pork BBQ with Coke
Pasta with Coke (i know this is heavy for snacks …hehe)
Five Songs That You Know All The Lyrics To
Time and Tide
Better Days (haha, i’m ambitious)
Dancing Queen (karaoke national anthem)
Buttercup (2nd karaoke national anthem)
Trust and Obey (a christian hymn which is the fave of my family)
Five Things You Would Do If You Were a Millionaire
Give to church a 10th of the amount.
Help relatives who are in need.
Put up my own boutique.
Travel to Canada with my Mom.
Buy choos and blahniks.
Five Bad Habits
Procrastination
Smoking
Staying up late
Touching zits in my face
Laziness ( this is what you get when you have household help)
Five Things You Like To Do
Sew
Cook
Shop err window shop
Drive
Dance
Five Things You Would Never Wear Again
Nothing…im adventurous when it comes to dressing ^_^
Five Favorite Toys
Laptop
IPod
CellPhone
PSP
Nintendo Wii
Now it’s your turn:
BFF Marie
Justice
Pao
Posted by girlie on June 1, 2007
Been tagged by BFF Marie and MommyBa. This is just so timely since I don’t think Alexa recognizes my blog or should I say I’m way beyond when it comes to their ranking ^_^ Thanks for the tag!~Start Copying Here~Alexa Redirect Train by Carl Ocab.
Rules:Put anything you like above this list – Chit Chat, talkies, introduce what this is. Something like that.Start copying on the *Start Copying Here* and copy all the things listed without removing the links. (Of course, the train would be no use without those links.)Move all the sites labeled *Newcomers* to the list labeled *Oldies.*Add 5 sites that you want to include in the train and make their link like this: http://redirect.alexa.com/redirect?www.example.com then invite them to join the train.Visit all the listed sites! (That*s not much work! Remember, if you plant good seeds they will also grow good) and look at your high Alexa ranking next week!
NEWCOMERS:
Daphne Laura
Vina
SoCalWife
Shern’s Mom
Shireen
OLDIES:
hipncoolmomma Girlie
Eden
Annamanila
BoyDapa
Marghil
BFF Marie
MommyBa
Era
Mich
Francesca
Yen
Dangkin
Cess
Ann
Bambi
Jho
Glenn
Kev
Jake
Ems
Louis
Carey
Eli
Dimaks
Fingertalks
Female Gamer
Gary Conn
Pinoyseminars
http://redirect.alexa.com/redirect?www.sasha.akoni.info/
Bookmarks
Cafe Romanza
Blog about money online
Manila Mom
Scottpot
How to Earn money online?
Quasi Fictional
make money blogging!
Make Money Online 2.0
Nate Whitehill
Jozzua
Grow Your Writing Business
CultureShiok
Gary Lee
Smartwealthyrich
Techzi
Make money online with a 13-year old
Erik Karay: Internet Entrepreneur
Tjantunen
hate the grind
Earn Money Blogging
Sasha
Ghee
Mousey Ju
Cai
Karen/Malaya
Devilicious
~End Copying Here~
Just give it a try, girls. There’s no harm in trying anyway.. You’ll never know, this might increase your traffic!
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