Keeping Up

The house is pretty messy and it’s been going on for weeks now. I didn’t realize how much we’re deprived from the comforts of our own house. We’ve been sleeping in the bedroom (downstairs) since they’re tearing the fireplace. The bathroom is still a week more to go. My husband is tempted to go ahead and do the stairways. It would be nice to replace the stairways with wrought iron. Rosa was a little pissy last Friday cleaning. She suggested we might as well do the kitchen to have all the mess gets over with. Poor Rosa. The whole thing is pretty painful.

I did some more floral arrangements in the garage last weekend. We’re supposed to go for a bike ride but it’s hard to leave the boys working inside the house. Ah, it would be nice to have all the things back to normal.

Anyway, here are some of my creations. I did saved money creating my own instead of buying off the rack but it’s not as good though. Well, it’s the sports that count and I love doing it.

Okay, awards have been pouring here lately. First is from Jackie of “Simply Shinade”. To be awarded “Queen of Blogs” is quiet an honor.

Another award- Smart Blogger is from Willa of “Smart Mommy”.

It’s really nice be part of this prestigious awards. I know I’m still struggling with my writings (wished I had a Mass Communications degree instead of Electronics Communications, lol!). Obviously, that didn’t prevent me from keeping the juice flowing. Life is short. It would be nice to be heard and to listen as well not only to my own struggles and be part of this world called life. Thanks Jackie and Willa. I'm so glad I've found your blogs:)

Meme Tuesday

I don’t usually play along with tags and grab some awards. The last time, I did it…I screwed up. Shame on me, lol! I had the names and website interchanged. But, socializing is part of a blogger’s life, right? I’d love to return the favors, of course! And so, every once in a while I do it (accumulated tags/awards).

I was few minutes late to post this whole stuff yesterday. My friends invited me for a “Twilight” movie at Faye’s house. I missed that movie. I mean, it’s not that I intentionally did but my husband’s not coming with me. It’s a chick flick movie, you know. I invited my friends but they thought it’s for kids too. I was just amused to find out later on that both of them had watched it twice on OnDemand and Faye had even read the sequel. Hmmm, just when I forgot about it. It’s a cute movie and guess what? We already planned to watch the “New Moon” by November. We’re just a bunch of kids, lol!

Okay, back to tagging. First, is the “Let’s-Be-Friends” tag from Simply Shinade aka Jackie. Her blog shares a lot of optimism and serenity as you read and look all through her photography. She and her husband lived in a vast, peaceful area full of wonderful creations and amazing views. Thanks, Jackie. The award thus says;

"These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award."

As much as I wanted to pass this award to 8 bloggers, I think it’s better to just invite them to grab this award or whoever wants to grab it...makes it easier for you and me:)

Secondly, is the "Premio Dardos Award" from another brilliant and fearless blogger, Lainy aka Scotty’sPrincess from “Our Journey to Forever”. It’s a blog about her journey of love and courtship and obviously she’s the princess to her beloved “Scott”. She’s one of those bloggers that stands out because she simply knows how to socialize and be with herself. Her posts are one of those long, but cute, catchy and intelligent writings.

Thanks, Lainy for this award. It is very distinctive and well, flattering too:

“The Premio Dardos Award is given for recognition of cultural, ethical, literary, and personal values transmitted in the form of creative and original writing. These stamps were created with the intention of promoting fraternization between bloggers, a way of showing affection and gratitude for work that adds value to the Web.”

Lastly, is a tag from Willa of Smart Mommy which comes with very simple rules.
1. Take your latest picture.
2. Take your picture as natural as possible.
3. Post your picture on your blog.
4. Post the rules.
5. Tag 10 people to do the same as above.

I guess it's not really that simple, hehehe. I forgot to bring my camera's USB (got an excuse, eh?). I'm so sorry guys if I don't tag some other bloggers, I'll pass on that one. I'll do it next time when I get the chance. Thanks for remembering me though:)

Okay, back to work for me:)

7 Things People Don't Know About Me

I was tagged by Debbie from Heart Choices. I am often on her blog because it has a different meat- very hearty and very sincere. I loved reading all her stories which are very genuine and had provided me with a different outlook. There’s always a heartfelt camaraderie, a true sense of living in a Christian way on her posts which is very inspiring. I admired her strength and I’m sure her presence is such a great gift to her community. She’s a kind of friend you always want to have :)

So, here’s the rule:

1. I have to link to the person who tagged me and that was Debbie.

2. I have to share 7 things about me that you may not know.

3. I need to tag 7 people in my post and link to them.

4. I need to let them know they've been tagged.

I loved writing ever since I was in grade school. It always starts with “Dear God”. No one in my friends (in grade school) whom I know can relate to my struggles deep within. I started writing to God instead. It was my cheap psychotherapy (sorta). I’m most normal like any other kids my age when I’m at school but I felt like I grew older.

I know a lot about poverty. My Mother had a hard life ever since she was born. I’m her “shock absorber” and she had planted a stronger heart in me. It may sound so bad for her to let me take care of her dreams for her own family but I took it as my inspiration anyway.

I became a Mom as early as 7. I help took care 3 of my younger brothers. I had a great time playing with some other kids but it was always limited or I always get spanked because I was irresponsible at times leaving my baby brothers in the room while I was playing outside the house. I remembered smelling so stinky coz they peed on my shirts (no diapers for them) and I don’t want to change my clothes coz I was into the games so much. And yes, I’m putting them all through college now. My husband would say it’s admirable but I take it as a big sacrifice to break the chain- coming from poor families was a great challenge. I never took any opportunity for granted and not taking advantage on it.

I’m a shy person but gets really talkative once I get comfortable with. I’m picky with friends too. My bad. I felt like there’s no point of the friendship if there’s no common ground or connections at all.

I always love listening to good speeches and reading books hoping I can get a grain of wisdom.

I have dreamed of becoming a nun but was discouraged when a friend told me about her bad experiences in the convent being a novice, “it felt like hell living there where your superiors were shouting at you like devils” she said. I was completely shocked at that but I never judged any congregations- I understand we are all humans. Well, I can still make a lot of things even I’m married.

I’m hoping to sponsor kids to get a degree in college in the coming years. And that’s what I’m hoping to be remembered. I don’t want to have a kid anymore. I felt like I had enough and I don’t want to go back to those times where the baby-sitting and responsibilities were just too overwhelming. But I’m not completely closing doors although deep inside my heart- I’m still not prepared and the thought itself still scare me. There are lots of kids in this world to call my own:)

Now, I'm passing this tag to 7 great bloggers I would like to know more:

Jackie- The Painted Veil

Mel - Random Thoughts

JT Locke- The Frugal Housewife

Sherrose- Life Over the Edge

Willa- FickleMinded- A Life That is Less Ordinary

Duni - Lovely Purses

JR- GrandMasterson

Awards Galore

I love reading blogs during my breaks. There's always a great lesson learning from other people's lives. I love reading different kinds of blogs from personal, techie, spiritual to humor. There are quiet a few of my favorite bloggers.

Anyway, I would like to thank my blogger friends for these awards. Thanks Duni from Lovely Purses for this award:)

Thanks to Sherrose of "Life Over The Edge" for this award. She wrote some moving review too that quote: Shawie, at A Grateful Heart –shares some very beautiful and uplifting messages about experiencing life with a grateful heart. Just reading her blog makes you feel more peaceful and uplifted!

More award from JT Locke of "The Frugal Housewife". Thank you so very much guys:)

I'm writing to remind myself and to keep a journal and if somehow you were touched by some of my posts then that's very wonderful! Thank you for the continued support:)

Holiday Hugs and Tags

Last year- we bought a Christmas tree two weeks earlier. By Christmas day, its half-dry and almost dead, haha! That was fine though coz we had our Christmas party a day earlier since we’re going on a road trip for a 10-day vacation. It was indeed my very first fresh Christmas tree.

I got an award from Earthlingorgeous. Thank you much for this award, girl! Based on the rule, I should mention at least 5 things that I love about Christmas. There used to be a lot of things to write about but I think, it’s a little different now. There were great Filipino traditions that I have missed ever since I started working abroad like hearing Christmas carols from kids, the 4AM mass for 9 days before Christmas, the Noche Buena and the foods on the table shared by the whole family and some of the neighbors. But I guess I should start with my updated list, lol! So, here goes:

1. I love hearing the Christmas songs
2. I love putting the Christmas decorations on the Christmas tree.
3. I love shopping for Christmas gifts
4. I love getting Christmas bonus, lol!
5. I love watching all those Christmas lights around the neighborhood
6. I love giving and opening gifts, haha!
7. I love Christmas parties
8. I love Christmas vacations (we’re Dec. 24th- Jan 1st)

My list just goes on and on but one thing for sure that’s very important to me. This is the best time to evaluate all the things that I have done for the whole year, counting all the blessings and looking forward for more challenges for the coming year with a prayer that God will guide, strengthen and love me more.

I'm spreading this Christmas award to BK of "Symphony of Love". I've read a lot of things she had shared on her blog about Christmas memories and cheers:) The very first blog I've read about Christmas:)

Anyway, here’s one more award though from Liza of “Mommy’s Little Corner” and wasn’t able to post right away- so sorry, girl:( As always, I’m caught up with a lot of things to do. I have 2 other blogs of which I haven’t updated for quiet some time now. Wish I had ample of time to blog, hahaha! I just don’t want to disappear in the blogosphere and being a blogger- I had learned a lot of things. I’m a person who loves to learn and explore. Okay, there you have it- thanks Liz for this Lemonade award…

So, I’m passing this award to my blogging friends:
Atenean101
Shiela
Nortehanon

Here are the rules:
1. Put the logo on your blog.
2. Be sure to link your nominees in your post
3. Let them know that they received this award by commenting on their blogs.
4. Share the love and link to this post.

Hoping you'll have a wonderful weekend!

Meme Monday "Uber" Award

One of the best things about blogging is the spirit of friendship and appreciation:) I love reading blogs, I laugh at their (bloggers) jokes, I learn from their experiences and I cry at their success and sweetest joys in life. Thanks to Jade of MommaWannabe for this super-duper amazing award:)

Uber (synonym to Super) Amazing Blog Award is a blog award given to sites who:
~ inspires you
~ makes you smile and laugh
~ or maybe gives amazing information
~ a great read
~ has an amazing design
~ and any other reasons you can think of that makes them uber amazing!

The rules of this award are:
* Put the logo on your blog or post.
* Nominate at least 5 blogs (can be more) that for you are Uber Amazing!
* Let them know that they have received this Uber Amazing award by commenting on their blog.
* Share the love and link to this post and to the person you received your award from.

So I'm giving this award to the following bloggers who have shared their talents, joys and journeys to the world-wide-web. The Uber Amazing awardees: Atenean101, JaeJae, Dong Ho's, BlogNow101 and GrandMasterson.

Another Meme Monday

The weekend came by so fast. I didn’t do much last Friday at work though coz we have to close the QB. I decided to go shopping instead from my Birthday Gift certificate (of course, from hubby). It was a little gloomy and I was so excited at the thought that fall is around the corner. I just love driving around by myself and go shopping without worrying that hubby might be bored, lol! I bought a few clothes and some Victoria’s Secret (some to send to my sisters). I didn’t spend the whole certificate though. Hmmm, I can still use it for Christmas presents.

Anyways, I just thought of making Monday a Meme Monday- just so I can post some overdue tags and awards from blogger friends. It’s nice to know a lot of people from different part of the world. Wish I can meet them in person too. Oh, that would be nice. Sure, there’d be not much introduction anymore, haha!

So, here it goes: I got this award from EarthlingGorgeous. Thanks, gurl for this award. She’s one of my first few friends in blogosphere. She’s one of those who blog without fear.

I’ve also been following some other blogs and loved reading some funny, witty blogs or even just reading daily rants and musings had helped me understand the nature of living. Well, I'm glad to pass this award onto them. I just don’t want to bother some who may not want to be bothered by it, lol! They are as follows:
Shiela
Hailey
Blognow101
Mhars
Towts4U
MamaCeleb
Grandmasterson
4ever7

All they need to do is just leave the following message on their post when they pass the award on to their chosen 8 bloggers. Hopefully, they will be charmed with the blogs, where it aims to show the marvels and magic of friendship. Let’s propagate the magical moments of Friendship in Blogosphere.

Okay, here’s one more. I got another award from Janet of Dolly's Daily Diary. This is so much appreciated. I always love checking out her blog too as we both have a common ground. We’re both passionate about some delicate topics about self-help, spirituality and self-growth.

What's Your Six?

I got a tag from Hailey of Hailey's Bits and Beats. It's for fun and it's nice to play around too! So, here it goes.

At the end of the post, the player tags 6 people and posts their names, then go to their blog and leave a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.

1. What was I doing 10 years ago?
I was 21, fresh from College and getting myself ready for the ECE Lincensure Exams.

2. What are 5 things on my to-do list today?
Balance the Company’s check book; mail the documents to the Accountant for the year-end taxes, return the calls of my good friends- Blanca, Vem & Karyas, make some deposits ready for early tomorrow and post some birthday pictures on friendster, lol!

3. Snacks I enjoy:
Doritos, Frozen Yogurt and all kinds of nuts.

4. Placess I’ve lived:
Camiguin, Cagayan De Oro, Bukidnon, Cebu, Taiwan, California.

5. Things I’d do if I were a billionaire:
Have my own Foundation that focused on Education to deserving but poor students.

6. People I want to know more about:
Sheila, Grandmasterson, Mhars, Jade, Merydith and Joy.

Award and Meme Monday

Wow! This is nice and neat. I got an award from Bishop Matthias of "The Matthias Chronicles". I have been reading his blog and as he had said : "Well, let's see... First, I am a real bishop. Yes, that may seem hard to believe, especially with some of my right slanted views..." Thanks for this award:)
He wrote: A Grateful Heart, A personal view of life from Shawie and always on the upbeat side. That's very touching:) Believe me, if I were to write all that I have gone through like any other people- it will be too tiring for me to write and for you to read, lol! Most people that never really know me, they would say I'm just silent, happy-go-lucky sorta...but those few of whom I surfaced and open up, they wouldn't believe I've done it all and stayed positive and grateful. There's always a humor in life and I would rather laugh at all struggles rather than dwell on it with a heavy heart. I'm glad I have that "kind" of faith. Anyway, thanks so very much for this award and for taking time to read my posts:)
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Well, I'm not finished yet, haha! This tag came from KCee. Thanks, gurl! I think this is so much fun.
7 Random Facts About Me:

1. I'm a cry baby when I watch movies. I can't help but cry everytime the plot of the story is all about life, struggles, being so generous and forgiving.
2. I always turn the volume so loud everytime my favorite song is being played.
3. I would rather go out by myself in a bookstore, shop by myself, eat alone rather than spending time with someone I can't even relate to. Sorry, I felt bad about it but it seemed to me- a waste of time, haha!
4. I'm very observant and easy to please.
5. I'm always scared of the dark. I just don't know why.
6. I'm very stubborn. I just hate being manipulated.
7. If there's one thing that I'm very grateful about- it is the self-awakening. The very best gift I had ever received.

Meme Monday "Labor Day"

It’s just a lazy weekend to me. I’m happy I was able to sort things in my office and all the files are in place now. I was able to explore music in iTunes of which it's been in my what-to-do-lists but just too busy with some other things. I was able to download all my favorite music from all genres. Awesome! One thing I really liked about iTunes- you don’t have to buy the whole album or CD where there’s only 1 or 2 songs that you would want. When I was in Taiwan, one-eighth of my salary was spent on CD’s and books. I remembered shipping it back home, only to find out the neighbors borrowed it and never returned. Worse, they put names on it and they know it’s not theirs. Grrrrrr! Anyways, here are my top songs that I have downloaded:

The Time of My Life- David Cook
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
Better In Time- Leona Lewis
When I Grow Up- The Pussycat Dolls
Shadow of The Day- Linkin Park
It Can Only Get Better - Charice Pempengco

Anyway, it's "Labor Day" or should I say "Friendship Day":) Thanks to Hailey for this Award of Friendship:

Great Bloggers Award - Meme Monday

This is quiet funny. I seldom use the word "kick ass" though as I don't clearly understand the meaning, lol! Anyhow, I'm so grateful when somebody gives me an award:) Thanks to Jade of Life and Me for the KICK ASS AWARD. This is awesome:)

Here are my five favorite KICK ASS BLOGGERS.

Jade- She's very friendly, seemed so sincere and so great in socializing with fellow bloggers. No wonder, she's a darling.
Sheila - She is very open, flexible, friendly and a super Mom. She definitely know how to handle her time:) I admire her perseverance.
Vhiel - She has a very creative skill. A great businesswoman with a great talent.
Mommy Ruby- She definitely knows how to make money and very strong to face all challenges and trials. A great businesswoman too.
Hailey - A great Mom, teacher and a great writer too. She openly shares her wits and wisdom.

Do you know any bloggers that kick ass?

Maybe they've got incredible, original content. Or they're overflowing with creativity. Is it someone that helps you become a better blogger? Or a bloggy friend you know you can count on? Or maybe it's someone who simply inspires you to be a better person... or someone else who sends you to the floor, laughing your ass off.

Whatever the reason may be, I'm sure you know at least a couple of bloggers that kick ass. Well... why not tell 'em so?

LOVE ON 'EM

• Choose 5 bloggers that you feel are "Kick Ass Bloggers"
• Let 'em know in your post or via email, twitter or blog comments that they've received an award
• Share the love and link back to both the person who awarded you and back to http://www.mammadawg.com/
• Hop on back to the Kick Ass Blogger Club HQ to sign Mr. Linky then pass it on!

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Here's another great award from Vhiel of Cans of Thoughts. She's the one responsible for my great layout. I just love her scrapbooking skills. She really is talented. Thanks Vhiel for this award:)

The rules of the award are:

1. The winner can put the logo on her blog.
2. Link the person you received your award from.
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs.
4. Put links of those blogs on yours.
5. Leave a message on the blogs of those you have nominated.

I have started blogging with the idea of just writing and eventually, I gained a lot of friends and learned a lot of different things from HTML to getting to know some other people from the different sides of the world. It was a great exposure in the perfect sense of the word. Here are some of the my favorite blogs. I always enjoy hopping in these blogs. In no particular order:
BareFooted Me
Biyaheng Noypi
My World in My Own Word
Hailey
Pinay Mommy Online
Pinay Jade
Merydith

Spread the Love Blog! Meme Monday

I have been tagged by Jenny at A Slice of Life with the aspiration of spreading the BLOG LOVE Fever to all the bloggers:) I agree, why not...right? So here goes:)

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(Pls. don't remove) Credits: Elements/Paper by Dani Mogstad/ Layout by JennyL)

Rules:
1. Don't remove the credits when you post the image
2. Please link back to the person who tagged you and pass this tag to many of your friends
3. If you have more than one blog, please post this to all of your blogs so your other blogs can be listed to the master list too.
4. Remember to come back here at A SLICE OF LIFE (pls. don't change this link)and leave the exact post url so I can add you to the master list to help increase our rankings and improve our Technorati Authority.
6. Spread the BLOG LOVE FEVER!!

BLOGGERS:

1.Scraps & Shots 2.) Simply Jen 3.) This and That 4.) Bargain.Sales.Deals. 5. A Slice of Life 6.) Aussie Talks 7. When Mom Talks 8. Mommy Talks 9 Aggie Shoots. Aggie Scraps 10 All Kinds of Me Stuff 11 The Salad Caper 12. Winding Creek Circle 13. InkBabyStudios 14. Me and Mine 15. Creative in Me 16. For the LOVE of Food 17. Little Peanut 18. Pea in a Pod 19. It’s Where the HEART Is 20. Around the World 21. SugarMagnolias 22. Nita's Random Thoughts 23. Nita's Corner 24. Nita's Ramblings 25. Batuananons 26. Thomas Web Links 27. Filipino Online Community 28. Thomas Travel Tales 29. Bohol Paradise 30. My Wandering Thoughts 31. Arts and Entertainment Center 32. Great Finds and Deals 33. Make Money Online 34. Entertainment News and Beyond 35. Erlinda's Wandering Thoughts 36. TnT Kit 37. Aha Mama! 38. A Zone for Digiscraps 39. RazorianFly :] 40. WebGeek Journal… 41.All About The Memories 42. Spymama 43. Alamak OiOi 44. HasH's Personal Blog 45. MommyAllehs Up-Close and Personal 46. All About Kawaii 47. My Photographic Sketch 48. Embrace Simplicity 49.WilStop 50. Fun.Fierce.Fabulous 51. Kidd Designs 52. Me,Myself+2 53. Anygen's JourneyUltimate Food Cooking Guide 54. 55. Moments of My Life 56. Insights from the Grocery Cart 57.Beauty of Life 58.Jona's New Life 59.Money Maker 60.Creations 61. Quicker8 62. The Daily Matters 63. Make Every Day Your Lucky Day 64. Triz Designs 65.Pinaymama's Diary 66. A Mother's Journal 67.Simple Life, Simply Me 68. Life Expressions 69.Asawa's Love Book 70. Pinay in States 71. Blessings in Life 72. Thoughts and Beyond 73. Journey in Life 74. Tere’s World 75. A Mother's Simple Thoughts 76. Tech Stuff Plus 77. Unique You 78. My Blogging Experience 79. Pinay dot US 80. My Blog Entry 81. Byaheng Pinay 82. A Pet's Life 83. My Journey to Momhood 84. Straight from the Heart 85. Anything and Everything in Between 86. Living A' La Mode 87. My Crossroads 88. A Beautiful Life 89. Race Corner 90. Moms... Check Nyo 91. My Wanderings 92. Picture Clusters 93. Maiylah's Snippets 94. Free Blogger Templates 95. joys IN LIFE 96.Life is What we Make it 97. Pinay WAHM 98. Life Realities 99. Hailey's Domain 100. Hailey's Bits and Beats 101. When SAHM-one Speaks 102.Jean's Live it Up... 103. Motherhood Unscripted 104. Ivory Tasks 105. I Play Mom 106. Juls Random Thoughts 107. A Grateful Heart 108. The Real Deal The Real Me 109. Biz-N-Honey 110. Aeirin's Collections 111. Blessings and Beyond 112. Mommy Earns Money Online 113. Pinay Mommy Online 114. Pinay Mommies Community 115.Everything Has A Reason 116. A Moment to Exhale 117. Room of Sphere Ideas 118. Jenny's Wandering Thoughts 119. Rumination 120. OnlineBiz and Resources 121. Digital Life Scraps 122. Lourdes' Mia 123. A Matter of Perspective 124.My Colorful World 125. Heartish 126 My Not So Pvt. Space in th Web 127. Rosilie: My Blog 128. Changing Lanes 129. Lost in Love 130. Pinay L0ve 131. Captured on time 132. Pit of Gadgetry 133. Me, the Islands and the World 134. Startin’ A New Life 135. Startin' A New Lfe Too 136. Filipina Web Designer 137. The blog Presher 138. Webline Help Desk 139.Treeennndddzzz 140. Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow 141. Watchamacallit! 142. Nellypie's Chatterbox 143. Meishien 144. Food on the Table 145. Simply Me 146. My Heart 147.Ang Kinabuhi ni Lakandiwa148. Lovin' Life 149. Cooking Momster 150. Simple Life 151. Anything Lah! 152. Perfect Gift From Above 153. Memoirs: * Cross mY Heart 154. Little Prince 155. Our Little Princess Gwen 156. Chen Xi & Mama's Blogs 157. LovelyMummy 158. Our Journey 159. Spy Mama 160. 3B's ...baseball, baking, and books 161. Of Soaring and Dreaming 162. Carnation 163. My Yummy Life 164. Wenz and Denz Little Notes 165. BlogNow101 166. ADD YOUR BLOG HERE.

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Dating 101

I have been tagged by HAILEY'S beats and bits .Thank for this, girl:)
Players: Ozzy’s Mom Me, Myself + 2 Kidd Designs Fun.Fierce.Fabulous Me and Mine Little Peanut Pea in a Pod Creative in Me Notable Bistro Sugarmagnolias Around the World Random Thoughts My Colorful World Explore Manila Me and Mine Just Me Eds Vhiel’s Corner When SAHM-one Speaks Aeirin’s Collection Joys in Life Hailey's Domain l Hailey's Beats and Bits (Who am I?)
1. When was your first kiss and where?

Oh God, it was during our JS prom. Ngeks, in the dark place of the gymnasium where the Prom was held, yikes! I felt so flirt then, lol!
2. When was your first real relationship and how long did it last?

I'm always playing safe. Too scared of commitment. I had one though but it only last for over 2 years since he betrayed me when I worked abroad, lol!

3. What age were you allowed to date?

Oh yeah, my Mom is always very strict. There was no age-limit but when I had my first bf at the age of 15- she told me, I'm such a flirt, lol!

4. What’s the craziest thing you did (for love) when you were a teenager?

Never been so wild but I did have a relationship with the most notorious guy in town, awwws!

5. How long was your longest relationship and what’s the secret?

Jim and me had been together for just a year but we started talking/getting to know each other (long distance) since 2004. The secret? I guess, we always meet in the middle. Good communication is the key.

6. How long did you date before you decided to settle down?

Three years.

7. How did you know he was the ONE?

I don't even know, lol! He's just so straight forward, honest and loyal. We can talk a lot of things:)

8. Now, at what age will you allow your kids(s) to date?

Oh, maybe 20.

9. When it comes to your kids dating, will you be a cool parent or a strict parent?

Maybe cool as my Mom is not and I don't think it helps the kid's social being.

10. What piece of advice can you give to your child when they start dating?

Take it easy, enjoy the happiness of being a lady and being taken cared of by guys but don't hurt anybody's feelings by just playing around.

Am going to pass this tag to:

Joy

Simply Me

Bojoy

Things to Think About

Brilliante Weblog

Oh, thanks so much Vhiel for this award. It's an honor to receive such a brilliant diamond award:)

The recipients of the Brillante Weblog are welcome to put the Logo on their personal blogs and have the honor of passing this award to seven other bloggers. Here are the rules for passing on the award:

l. Put the logo on your blog
2. Add a link to the person who awarded you.
3. Nominate at least seven other blogs
4. Add links to those blogs on your blog

Leave a message for your nominee on their blog.

Now I would like to pass the award to the following bloggers: 4ever7, Everything Under the Sun, Everyday Life, Pinay Mom in Czech Republic, Everything that Has Breathe, Merydith's Place, spell GRANDMASTERSON.

Virtual Friendship- Meme

I got this tag from Vicy. It's really nice to be part of the world-wide web network of friends. Please feel free to grab this meme and join in for more fun!

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1. Copy from start to finish
2. This letter should be pass on to your closest friends online.
3. Add your name and URL blog HERE!! .
1. Wheng
2. Hazel
3. Janeth Vicy's Life Journey
4. Denz Recreational
5. Cecile's life is good and beautiful
6. Anneberly's Beyond the Rave Reality
7. Rock's God's Best Gift
8. Shimumsy
9. Swittooth
10. Texas Babe
11. Dette's Muthahood Crib
12. Mommyallehs
13. Pinaymama's Masipagwapa
14. Pinaymama's Honeybabybee
15. Mummy Sheng
16. Pinay Smiles
17. Zoya
18. Ester's Embracing Health
19. Rhedge
20. Hanging Around with MJ
21. Anig
22. vjforever technology's assignments
23. Emcee
24. Del
25. Blanne
26. Shawie
27. You're Next!

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4. Get back to Me [Vicy] and leave a comment once you’ve passed on the letter. Will then visit your site to make sure your links are complete and proper.
5. To ensure everyone receives equal link benefit, UPDATE your list regularly!

It's true I have never seen you
and we have never met,
Never shaken Hands or
even truly hugged and yet!
I know for sure you care for
me by the kindness that you give.
And our keyboards keep us
together doesn't matter where we live.
So I give you this gift to
put a smile on your face
and to let you know in my
heart you have a special place.

~End Copy Here~

Facts About Me- Meme Monday

I have been tagged by Louise from Living in Seychelles. Thanks, girl! It's really nice to know more bloggers- after all, it's a small world, right?

Here are the rules:
1. List these rules on your blog.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog.
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.


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1. I love spending some time with myself in the beach, in the bookstore or just simply driving around without telling anybody where I went. I love the feeling of being a stranger in a place and nobody really cared.

2. I have watched the movie "Les` Miserbales" so many times and I always cry everytime I watch the movie:(

3. I always thought Garfield was a mouse until I was 25.

4. I loved collecting friends. My husband would say I have a lot of bestfriends. Well, I guess that's just the cheapest collection you can have- it's free!

5. I always keep a diary until Internet and blogging came my way.

6. I love the music of Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and Anne Murray. I was born on the wrong era.

7. I'm always scared of the dark!


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Now I'm passing this Meme to :

My World in My Own Word, Janeth Vicy’s Life Journey, In The Life Of..."Mně" , Mighty in Spirit, Lainy’s Musings, The Luttrull Journey, and spell GRANDMASTERSON.

The Magic Lamp

I got this tag from Shiela and I have seen this tag been passed around for a while- I thought of grabbing it but I don't really have enough time yet. Since I haven't done tagging for a while, I suppose it's time to be part of this wonderful Genie Princess and Genie King. Hope this lamp will enlighten me more, lol!

1. Add your site(s) to the list once you have received the Magic Lamp of Luck.
2. Pass on the Magic Lamp of Luck to as many people as you like. After all, everyone needs some good luck!
3. Leave a comment HERE once you’ve passed on the Magic Lamp of Luck. Once the Genie King and Genie Princess have visited your site to make sure your links are complete and proper, you will then be added to the Master List.
4. To ensure everyone receives equal link benefit, please UPDATE your list regularly!
1-Mariuca 2-First Time Dad 3-Mariuca's Perfume Gallery 4-Emila's Illustrated Blog 5-The Other Side of Emila 6-My Sweet Escape 7-Bay Head Blog 8-Roxiticus Desperate Housewives 9-LadyJava's Lounge 10-Petty Ramblings of a Petty Queen 11-The Real Deal 12-Pinay Mommy Online 13-Perpustakaan 14-LadyJava Life's Pages 15-Make Money Online 16-Cat Tales 17-LadyJava's Food Paradise 18-Being Woman 19-Spicybug 20-Biz-N-Honey 21-Aeirin's Collections 22-Sasha Says 23-Project Heavy Traffic 24-Picture Clusters 25-My Wanderings 26-Maiylah's Snippets 27-Moments of Colours 28-Life Quest 29-BigMoneyList 30-The Best Parts 31-Morphed 32-Buhay Pinoy 33-Galatayo 34-Blogging Tips 35-Apples Of The Eyes 36-My Own Utopia 37-Sasha's Corner 38-Under One Roof 39-Say Cheese 40-A Great Pleasure 41-A Life in Bloom 42-Because Life is a Blessing 43-Digiscraptology 44-Xixi 45-Ode to Adrienne 46-CrankyDave 47-Simple Life 48-Dew Drops 49-The Journey 50-Mastering Your PC 51-Day Break 52-A Little Girl Talk 53-Mom Knows Everything 54-Day to Day 55-1 of a Kind Wis 56-It's a woman's world! 57-Breather 58-Photo Hook 59-Letterbox 60-Asian Mutt International 61-Dream Doe Philosophy 62-MommyAlehs Up-Close And Personal 63-Livin' the Life! 64-Restnrileks 65-English Corner 66-English Grammar 67-Bodybuilding & Fitness 68-Everything you need 69-One Stop Games 70-Blockbluster Movie Trailers 71-Bodybuilding & Human Growth Hormone 72-World of Tennis 73-Men's Health & Tips 74-Internet Marketing Strategy & Tips 75-Latest Technology 76-Tentang Binaraga 77-Berita Seputar Selebriti 78-Panduan Kesehatan 79-Insurance For You 80-Crissy's Zone 81-Crissy's Library 82-Crissy's Haven 83-sHeNzEe's wOrLd 84-Voice Of The Spirit 85-Best Cuisine Recipes 86-Stand My Ground 87-SeeNRead 88-This Is A Miracle 89-I AM KCAT 90-Traipsey Turvey 91-GBeX & DOm 92-Spun By A Seanachie 93-ISL Family 94-D' Cooking Mudra 95-'Story' the Great 96-UmmiRosma 97-Munirah Abd 98-Atie 99-Hit-or-Miss 100-Twisted Sister 101-Laketrees Artist 102-Blessed Sanctuary 103-Comedy Plus 104-Blogging By Sandee 105-Living Life to the Fullest 106-Speech-Less 107-Happy Life 108-My Discoveries 109-Strangely Out Of Place 110-Rooms of My Heart 111-The Paper Vision 112-Luxurious Retreats 113-Reef 114-Weekend Snapshot 115-Blessie's Finds 116-Confessions of An Army Wife 117-My Pooch Life 118-Five Martini Lunch 119-TIPS FROM THE TRAILER 120-PoeARTica 121-STAY AT HOME MOM 122-Rantings of a Woman 123-Sjtl's Weblog 124-Turn-u-Off 125-My World in My Own Word 126-Shawie 127-A New Saga 127-A New Saga 128-Janeth Vicy's Life Journey 129-Simple Reveries 130-Berry Blog 131-Touts4u 132-My So Called Life 133-La Vida es Hermosa 134-Speedcat Hollydale Page 135-mangosteenskin 136-Choc Mint Girl 137-Of Colors And Styles 138-Pinaymama's Diary 139-My Life's Rollercoaster Ride 140-My Life...My Journey! 141-Bonoriau 142-Jenny and Belle 143-Read My Mind 144-A Sweet Taste Of Life 145-Shopping Blog 146-Precious Moments 147-Feydakin 148-Hot Shit Form Here 149-A Mother's Simple Thoughts 150-Daily Ramblings Rendezvous 151-Miss Moneypenny's Comical Posts Undercover 152-My Precious Niche 153-FunFierceFabulous 154-Colorful World of Shiela 155-Me,myself+2 156-Ozzy's Mom 157-Let's talk about MJ 158-Great people make us feel we can become great 159-A Family Man 160-Just the way it is... 161-In Depth 162-Attitude, the ULTIMATE POWER 163-Are You Grateful? 164-Complain Complain Complain 165-My Little Black Pot 166-Notes By Marvic 167-Aku Pelukis 168-Jiwasintetik 169-Foster Me Up 170-Life: Thoughts & Inspirations 171-The Callalily Space 172-Mommyhood and Me 173-Bits and Pieces 174-La Place de Cherie 175-Through The Rain 176-Blogfixes 177-New England Lighthouse Treasures 178-Chez Francine 179-Tsinay 180-Hailey's Domain 181-Hailey's Beats and Bits 182-My So-Called Life 183-PinayWAHM 184-Rusin Roundup 185-Sweet Temptation 186-Lynn's Chic Spot 187-Kai Kriye 188-LiLo n StiTcH 189-Lights and Shade 190-Easycrafts 191-Ideasmoney 192-My creations 193-Sukanya-hobbiesandcrafts 194-My Kraft 195-http://adamarjuna.blogspot.com/ 196-The Working Mom 197-My Touch Of Heaven 198-Her Name is N.O.Y. 199-Fida Abbott 200-Hesitant Wife's Blog 201-Blogging For Fun 202-Paint Your Life 203-Spicybugz World 204-Colin From Life 205-Ramblings of The Phat 206-AngelBaby from Your Caring Angels 207-Creative Saga 208-Indian Khana 209-Me and My Kitchen 210-Mom's Recipies 211-Mom's Cooking 212-Cooking Station 213-Simple Indian Food 214-Rekha's Kitchen 215-SuperNova & SweetPain 216-My Sweet Haven 217-scrapbook newbie 218-http://www.miyyahatkertas.blogspot.com/ 219-funfliffy 220-AyangLina 221-A Room of Crazy Scrapper 222-srikars kitchen 223-Purva's Daawat 224-Recipe Center 225-Veg Inspirations 226-Little Mermaid 227-Meendum Santhipoom 228-Ranji's kitchen corner 229-En Vittu Virundhu 230-What's on the menu? 231-Dancing in Midlife Tune-232. YOU Next!

I am going to pass the magic lamp to Beth, Joy, Mira, and Vicy.

Happy Memorial Day!

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died for the nation's service. For older generations, it is a time to remember their ancestor's sacrifices while to the younger ones- it's more of a drinking celebration, haha!

Anyways, I got a Meme Monday from my friend-Earthlingorgeous again:) Thanks for sharing this, girl!

Here it is:
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The Myers-Briggs typology test. Imagine, finding the blog of another person that shares a similar (or maybe even the same) personality type as you. If you are curious to see what personality traits others bloggers have and what dominant type of person fills the pages of the blogosphere with anything from personal journals to information rich SEO blogs.

Rules:

1) Do the test.

2) Post your result on your blog.

3) Go to OMB’s blog and message him so he can include you in the compilation of test takers and their results post in his blog.

4) Post your link here after the person who tagged you.

Outside My Brain;

Earthly Explorations

A Grateful Heart

YOUR LINK HERE

5) Pass this tag to every blogger you wish to take the test.

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Okay, here's my result: INFJ

Meaning, I am:
-moderately expressed introvert
-moderately expressed intuitive personality
-moderately expressed feeling personality
-moderately expressed judging personality. Hmmm...


Now, I'm tagging:
Shiela

*********** Happy Memorial Day, everyone!

Give and Go

I had read this interesting tagging on how to increase your Technorati authority ranks. Here are the rules:

1.Copy The List Below into a blog post of yours.
2. Add Your Link To The List
3. Comment On This Post So That We Can Update The List With Your Link
4. Watch Your Authority Sky-Rocket..


*–Copy Here - Technorati Authority–*
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3. Blog Chews - Blog About Anything
4. Steve v4.6 - Big Made Small
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7. POTPOLITICS-We Smoke the Competition
8. ATA - AskTheAdmin.com
9. Dolly’s Daily Diary
10. The Tech Juice - Tech Tips And More
11. Wendy’s OBA, Blog Tips & Tricks
12. Wendy’s Reel - Fact And Fancy
13. A Grateful Heart
14. 50+Whatever..Just some Ramblings in Life
16. The Blog for DesignCreatology
17. Contest Whiz - The Blog Contest Expert
18. About Blog Contests
19. Esmeraldasblog - Como aumentar la Authority de Technorati
20. Best Widgets for free - Blog Widgets
21. New life by Pitonizza
22. Todo Seiya - Como aumentar la Authority de Technorati
23. Blog for Spanish Readers
24. The Blogger And The Blog
25. Hero Help
26. Makmalcyber
27. Forex Study
28. Techyplus
29. 8
30. Darn Good Reviews
31. Blogger Tips - DotBlogger
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33. That Blog 4 Me
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37. Best Of The Web
38. Swat the Fly
39. Area3000
40. Shut Up And Eat
41. Find Torrent Blog
42. Cebu in the World
43. Web Design
44. Trestin Adventures
45. Ask Trestin
46. Trestin Autobiography
47. Trestin Ideas
48. Trestin Gallery
49. Trestin Games
50.Trestin Hall Of Fame
51. Trestin History
52. Parnell Forever
53. Trestin Political
54. Trestin Spiritual
55. Trestin Sports
56. Trestin Store - Yep, Each One Of These Are Different Blogs.
57. The Ordinary Agung
58. Il blog di Luca Marchi
59. What About Brazil?
60. Shri Radha Krishna Blog
61. Hawaiian Travel Blog
62. Hawaii Cruise Superstore
64. Over The Sky
65. Yavinator log
66. I Travel to Work do you?
67. The Home Page of Tony Smith, Writer of Comic Books, Articles & Screenplays
68. Ultimate Credit Online
69. The Rhythm of Write
70. A Hoosier Family
71. Analyzed Marketing Solutions
72. O2S Media
73. Project Swole - Fitness and Nutrition
74. Life is simple, Don’t make it complicated
75. Yet Another Blog from Marco Ciacci
76. Freebies, Making money and More
77. Babysitter On Board
78.Vhiel’s Corner
79. Anything and Everything in Between
80. Designs By Vhiel
81. Can of Thoughts
82. Only in Silence
83. Everything Nice!
84.Reference Notes
85. It’s a woman’s world!
86. Ramki’s Blog
87. THE MOM WITH BROWNIES
88. Picture Clusters
89. Maiylah’s Snippets
90. My Wanderings
91. Confessions of a Supermodel Wannabe
92. Tiklaton: We are the Witness!
93. Aeirin Collections
94. The Big Dog
95. O’Joy of my life…
96. Through the Rain
97. More Than A Mom
98. Say Cheese
99. The Journey
100. Photo Hook
101. Life Quest
102. Dew Drops - Making Sense… Somehow
103. The Small Business Marketing Blog
104. TheSuburbanFarmer
105. Konaini Blog
106. Worldly Economic Thoughts
107. Esperto Seo
108. gd labs gianfranco davide reppucci Blog
109. insidetheworld Italian Linux and Security Blog team
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111. studentefreelance
112. The Barber Bunch
113. Doremixy
114. CoffeeCoffeeCoffee
115. This Side of Eternity
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118.The Daily Dollar Report
119. The Sweet Life
120. Box 5150
121. Your Fun Family
122. No Nonsense Internet Tips
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134. My Inner Feelings
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See the original post where you can sign up at bradblogging.com. Don’t forget to promote this article via social networking and word of mouth.. It only means better results for yourself and everyone on the list.
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