Monday Treats!

TECHNOCOLOR WINTER :: ANOTHER PLANET :: FALL INTO FALL

I'll Pass!

I won't be taking part in this week's Sunday Stealing because I can't relate with the questions. To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of Halloween and I don't like scary movies as well. The only thing I love about Halloween is trick or treating. Hehe! So that's it. See yah next week Sunday Stealers! For now, I need to focus in finding the perfect copper kitchen sinks so we can start updating our kitchen area. Ta-ta!

Mermaid Girl Loses Her Battle

I was browsing for the latest updates on mesothelioma treatments when I saw the news report about Shiloh Pepin's death. She's that feisty 10-year old girl featured at TLC suffering from a rare condition called "mermaid syndrome" also known as sirenomelia. According to news reports, she had been hospitalized in critical condition for nearly a week and died last Friday. A lot of people around the world were touched by her story including me.

To Shiloh's parents, my deepest condolences to you. May God give you all strength to bear this loss.

Sunday's Best!

SONATE D'AUTOMNE :: O que você sente? :: ROMANTIC FANTASY PART 3

Frustrated...

I just finished making a slideshow for our Las Vegas vacation photos but then when I tried posting it in my blogspot blog, it didn't work! Aargh! I spent a good hour just to finish it and now it's not working. Come on, give me a break! This is really frustrating. Tsk! Oh well, I have no choice but to make a new one. I can't let this ruin my night or else I'll be needing drums and drums of wrinkle cream. Hehe!

Hey Jealousy

1. Tell us a story when you got jealous. I'm not really a jealous person so I don't have any story to tell.
2. What is your least favorite thing about yourself? I lack discipline and focus!
3. Who do you mess with the most? My brother. I just like bugging him. Haha!
4. Do you have any special talents? What are they? Hmmnn... lemme think.
5. If you could have a secret fling that no one would ever find out about, would you? If it's Zac Efron, yes. LOL!
6. What's the furthest you've been from home? From Philippines to Utah!
7. How many Saturday 9 player's blogs do you typically visit? I blog hop from Mr. Linky's list but don't have the time to leave any comments. Oops!
8. Some great bloggers lose their "mojo" and quit blogging. Could you see that happening to you? I had those times but it never came to a point that I quit. I just don't see myself quitting because this is the only outlet I have right now.
9. What's the biggest mistake you've made so far this year? Hmmnn...

Momitude

I forgot to share this one! This one is brought to you by Peppermint Creative. Grab it HERE.

Christmas Gift

I was able to chat with my brother yesterday and he asked me what I want for Christmas. He needs to know as early as now because shipping will take awhile especially for packages coming from the Philippines. But I told him not to bother shopping for gifts. The only thing I need right now is a diet pill and he can just order it online. No need to spend extra on the shipping and handling fees. Bro just laughed at me. He thought I was kidding. What he doesn't know is that I'm serious. Dead serious. Hehe!

The ABC's of Meme

Stolen from HERE! :)

A- Advocate for: world peace!
B- Best Feature: eyes.
C- Could do without: computer w/ internet connection.
D- Dreams and desires: to get a stable job and see my son and future children succeed in their endeavors.
E- Essential items: computer, lip balm, food.
F- Favorite past time: online shopping.
G- Good at: finding the best deals online and offline or in short - shopping. hehe!
H- Have never tried: bunjee jumping but I will someday.
I- If I had a million dollars: i will pay off all our loans and buy my dream house and car.
J- Junkie for: computers and books.
K- Kindred spirit: yup.
L- Little known fact: that I'm little. LOL!
M- Memorable moment: the day i found out i was pregnant and the day i gave birth.
N- Never again will I: get drunk.
O- Occasional indulgence: designer bags.
P- Profession: wife, mother and blogger. :)
Q- Quote: Live life to the fullest!
R- Reason to smile: my boys.
S- Sorry about: not being there when my mom passed away.
T- Things you are worrying about right now: future.
U- Uninterested in: pathetic people.
V- Very scared of: losing any of my loved ones.
W- Worst habits: procrastinating.
Y- Yummiest dessert: halo-halo.
X- X marks my ideal vacation spot: europe.
Z- Zodiac sign: virgo.

Steel Buildings

Most of the buildings I see in the southern part of Utah are steel buildings. Perhaps because that area has a lot of factories and manufacturing plants. Investors would choose to build steel buildings instead of concrete ones because they cost cheaper and assembling them won't take much time. And you don't need to hire a lot of people because the parts and structures are already prefabricated. It's actually like buying a book shelf at Ikea where you can just assemble it by yourself. But of course, the bigger the building, the more help you will need!

Sunday Freebie Picks

KIT LALIE :: PAPRIKA PART 3 :: KIT MAGIC

Investing in Gold Coins?

Are you interested in investing in gold coins? Well, now is the perfect time to do it! Investors from all over the world are investing their money on precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum and palladium because they have seen its potential. The supply is scarce and yet the demand for it continues to grow. And of course, when the supply is scarce, prices would obviously go up in the market. Makes sense, right? So if I were you, I would call Monex right away to learn more about precious metal investing. You can reach them on this number: 1-800-444-8317.

Reminiscing My Childhood Days

My cousin posted old photos of us at her Facebook account and I can't help but reminisce about our childhood days. One of the photos showed us hiding inside the stainless steel drums. We were playing hide-and-seek at the time the photo was taken and those drums were our favorite hiding spot. Why? Because our younger cousins couldn't take a peek what's inside because they are so short! LOL! Aside from being an effective hiding place, the drums also make an imaginary swimming pool during rainy season. Hehe!

Freebies From Insired Designs!

Grab all these great freebies HERE! Enjoy! :)

Inside Job

1. When you were young, what did you want to be when you grew up? A teacher and businesswoman.
2. Did you ever pursue that career? Sort of. ;)
3. If you are not in that field, what changed? I took BS Psychology instead.
4. What is your current job? I'm a full time wife and mommy and a part time content writer.
5. What's the best part of what you do? I get to take care of my boys.
6. Do you have plans to do something else down the road? Yup!

7. How did you get your present job? If you are a stay at home mom, how long did you need to plan that move? I'm a work-at-home mom at the moment.

8. Did your parents influence your choices of jobs over the years? No.
9. What advice would you give your children on careers? Do pursue what they love to do.

Thursday Picks

ROMANTIC FANTASY :: IN MY PERFECT WORLD :: HUGO'S TINY GARDEN OF LOVE

Humpty Dumpty, Kankles and More!

1. Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.
All the king's horses,
And all the king's men,
Couldn't put Humpty together again.

Why was Humpty Dumpty sitting on that wall? Because he was bored.

2. If Mother Goose and Father Time had kids, what would they look like and what would they be named? Their kids will look like Cuckoo Clocks and two of the kids will be named Goose Bump and Time Bomb. LOL!

3. Does Barbie have kankles? No.

4. Have you ever been featured in a magazine? Yup.

5. Did your parents keep a baby book for you? If so, how often have you looked through it? No. I was the middle child so they weren't that excited anymore. LOL!

6. If someone dropped off a case of candy bars at your front door, what kind of candy bar would you want? (Berleen's question from Insanity Cafe.) Toblerone

7. Rub-a-dub-dub,
Three men in a tub,
And how do you think they got there?
The butcher, the baker,
The candlestick-maker,
They all jumped out of a rotten potato,
'Twas enough to make a man stare.

What happened to the rotten potato? Further more, if they jumped out of a rotten potato, do you think they stink? It exploded and yeah, they stink like hell! LOL!

Zenni Optical

Oh no! I left my eyeglasses in our hotel room in Las Vegas! And it was too late before I realized it. Tsk! Oh well, I don't have any choice but to buy a new one. Glad there's Zenni Optical where I can buy complete $ 8 Rx eyeglasses. It is so affordable, I can buy a few extra pairs to match my outfit! Here's My favorite high fashion eyeglasses:

By the way, if you haven't read this article written by Paul Strand entitled, How You Can Start Spending Smart, you better do so because you will get some tips on how to spend less and save more.

Give Me Five

Here's the prompt for this week: Give Me Five favorite or un-favorite things to shop for.

1. Fave: Shoes
2. Fave: Clothes
3. Fave: Bags
4. Fave: Jewelry / Accessories / Blings
5. Fave: Food (lol!)

Online University

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Streaming right now is a discussion of Capella’s new School of Public Service Leadership by Capella University President Chris Cassirer. If you would like to listen to the podcast, just go to www.capellacommons.com or subscribe via iTune.

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Freebies

Here's the first batch! More are coming so stay tuned! And oh, if I may request, if you like my post then PLEASE share the love by clicking the social bookmark buttons below. That way others will find their way here. Thank you so much! More freebies coming up! Just wait, wait, wait! :)

LIGHTNESS OF BEING :: SIMPLY AUTUMN :: CALMING DOWN

Lie to Me

A day late again! Oh well, as if anyone cares. Even if I'm a month late no one will even notice. LOL! Anyway, just enjoy reading my answers. I'll be back here with tons of new freebies. I'll just finish first my online tasks because they will expire in a few hours. Don't switch channels, okay? Stay tuned!

Join the Saturday Niners HERE!

1. Can you tell when someone is lying to you? Most of the time, YES.
2. Tell us about one of your flaws. Do you live with it or try to correct it? I'm too giving! I'm still learning how to say NO but it seems it's not working. LOL!
3. When was the last time you laughed hard and what struck you as funny? Last week but I don't quite remember what it is. Hehe.
4. Tell us about a time when you should have tried harder. In my driving lessons. My progress is so slow!
5. If you won the lottery, what would you buy first? My dream house!
6. What movie do you know every word to? I only remember a few lines from my fave movies.
7. What was the best thing that happened to you this week? Vacation in Las Vegas with my family.
8. What was the worst thing that happened to you this week? Nada.
9. What do you think is the biggest difference between men and women? Way of thinking.

Romantic Cancun Getaway

Planning to go on a Romantic Cancun getaway this summer but don't have any idea where to stay for the entire span of your vacation? Well, I suggest you go to El Dorado Seaside Suites. It's the perfect choice for you and your sweetheart. It was named as one of the "Top Ten Most Romantic Hotels in The World" by Forbes in 2006 and all through these years, El Dorado Seaside Suites has maintained its charm and romantic allure which is why it remains as one of the top choices among couples for destination weddings. To book your stay at this all-inclusive world class hotel, just go to www.karismahotels.com and do your reservations online. Enjoy! :)

Headlights

My bro-in-law wants to replace the projector headlights of the pre-owned car he recently bought but he can't decide yet what brand to buy. I told him to check out CARiD first to see what options are available for his car and also to get an idea how much it will cost him to have it customized according to his taste. I know it's pretty costly but knowing my BIL, he won't have any second thoughts in splurging his hard-earned money just to get what he wants.

October Blog Train Top Picks

Here are my top picks from the Thankful Blog Train hosted by Blog Train Blog!


BY VIVA ARTISTRY :: BY BRANDY DESIGNS :: BY FOXY DESIGNS

Share the Love!

If you like my freebie picks, please take time to SHARE THE LOVE!

You can do so by clicking on the social bookmarks at the end of every post. Just hover your mouse over the bookmarks and it will open more buttons. Just choose the applications that you are familiar with.

I would really appreciate it... Thanks!

TV Stand, Anyone?

Who wants a pre-owned tv stand? We are giving away our old one because it doesn't match with our new living room furniture. It's way too simple. I want something that will help accent the wall. A tv stand that has a darker "woody" shade and has some extra platforms for my crystal angel collection. And it should be sturdy because I will be using it not just a stand, a display case, but as well as storage for hubby's DVD collection.

Saturday Freebies

STREET STORY PART 6 :: THE BEST THINGS :: TENDERNESS


DREAM A LITTLE DREAM :: ELOQUENT AUTUMN :: CHANGE

Let's Go to Bed

Just in time! Play with us HERE! ;)

1. Has a relationship been effected by how one of you slept? No. My husband's snoring is like music to my ears. LOL!

2. What side of the bed do you sleep on? Left side.

3. Do you sleep on your back, side, or stomach? On my back. And sometimes on my side.

4. Describe the bedding on your bed right now. How does it change with the seasons? Are you particular about your pillows or linens? Yup, I'm very particular with our bedding and it also changes with the season. Right now, our bedding has a shade of brown, orange and white.

5. When sleeping with someone, do you hog the bed, steal covers, or snore? Nah, I just stay on my side of the bed.

6. What do you wear to bed? If it varies, explain. It changes with the season too.

7. No matter how much you love someone, would you rather alone? No. I can't stand being with "me" all the time. LOL!

8. Tell us about a time when you awoke in bed, saw the person next to you and thought, "Oh, no..." --- "did I just marry this guy?" Hahaha! That was the time I discovered how loudly he snores. LOL!

9. Tell us about a time when you awoke thinking it was a different day than it was. It happens to me all the time. I am so disoriented!

Off to Canada!

Hubby just got off the phone with his aunt in Edmonton. They talked about grandma's trip to Canada next year and she's asking if it is possible for my mom-in-law to accompany her because with grandma's age and health condition, it's would not be safe for her to travel alone. She said she will take care of the medical travel insurance just in case the Canadian Embassy will require it. Well, mom-in-law is willing to be the "chaperon" but she needs to get a Canadian tourist visa first. Hopefully she will be granted one given that she already have a US tourist visa and has traveled not just here in the US but as well as in Europe and in some parts of Asia.