Thursday, December 31, 2009

Eggo Waffles

This is one of  sis favorite breakfasts....frozen waffles! lol....:) she love preparing this in the morning because it is very quick and easy to prepare! Have you ever tried this before? 



Wake up with this tasty family favorite. Eggo Buttermilk waffles have a light, crispy texture and a delicious buttermilk taste, that everyone’s sure to love! 

Silverware and Dinnerware Rule



Here's the Silverware and dinnerware rule:

Eat to your left, drink to your right. Any food dish to the left is yours, and any glass to the right is yours.

Starting with the knife, fork, or spoon that is farthest from your plate, work your way in, using one utensil for each course. The salad fork is on your outermost left, followed by your dinner fork. Your soup spoon is on your outermost right, followed by your beverage spoon, salad knife and dinner knife. Your dessert spoon and fork are above your plate or brought out with dessert. If you remember the rule to work from the outside in, you'll be fine.


Use one of two methods when using the fork and knife:

American Style: Knife in right hand, fork in left hand holding food. After a few bite-sized pieces of food are cut, place knife on edge of plate with blades facing in. Eat food by switching fork to right hand (unless you are left handed). A left hand, arm or elbow on the table is bad manners.

Continental/European Style: Knife in right hand, fork in left hand. Eat food with fork still in left hand. The difference is that you don't switch hands-you eat with your fork in your left hand, with the prongs curving downward. Both utensils are kept in your hands with the tines pointed down throughout the entire eating process. If you take a drink, you do not just put your knife down, you put both utensils down into the resting position: cross the fork over the knife.

Once used, your utensils, including the handles, must not touch the table again. Always rest forks, knives, and spoons on the side of your plate or in the bowl.

For more formal dinners, from course to course, your tableware will be taken away and replaced as needed.

To signal that your are done with the course, rest your fork, tines up, and knife blade in, with the handles resting at five o'clock an tips pointing to ten o'clock on your plate.

Any unused silverware is simply left on the table.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Roasted Pork Loin and Vegetables

This is a very simple yet delicious and nutritious meal. Sis just cooked this morning as our breakfast after morning mass. What I like about this dish is already complete. I don't need to prepare anything else because it already has meat and vegetables.


Ingredients:
Boneless pork loin
garlic salt
pepper
dried parsley
dried thyme
potatoes
carrots
olive oil

Directions:

* Season pork loin with garlic salt, pepper, dried thyme and sizzle with olive oil.
* Put in a roasting pan and baked for 45 minutes at 350F
* While roasting the pork loin, bring the carrots and potatoes to boil until half cook.
* Drain. Season with garlic salt, pepper, dried parsley and sizzle with olive oil.
* Add the seasoned vegetables to the pork loin. Bake until veggies and pork loin is done.
* Serve

Holiday faves

Wow it is Christmas already! It seems so surreal! I feel like the days pass by so quick.

Anyway, this is my favorite holiday movies:

1. A Christmas Story. Ralphie, a young boy growing up in the '40's, dreams of owning a Red Rider BB gun. He sets out to convince the world this is the perfect gift. But along the way, he runs into opposition from his parents, his teacher, and even good 'ol Santa Claus himself.

2. It's a Wonderful Life. George Bailey spends his entire life giving up his big dreams for the good of his town, Bedford Falls, as we see in flashback. But in the present, on Christmas Eve, he is broken and suicidal over the misplacing of an $8000 loan and the machinations of the evil millionaire, Mr. Potter. His guardian angel, Clarence, falls to Earth, literally, and shows him how his town, family, and friends would turn out if he had never been born. George meant so much to so many people; should he really throw it all away?

3. Christmas with the Kranks. Based on John Grisham's novel Skipping Christmas, Christmas With the Kranks revolves around Nora (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Luther Krank's (Tim Allen) decision to put their normally fanatical enthusiasm for the holidays aside for a tropical cruise. With their daughter in Peru with the Peace Corps, the Kranks believe it just isn't worth it; thus, no presents, Christmas trees, or decorations of any kind will adorn their house to the great consternation of their neighbor Vic (Dan Aykroyd). Just as it looks like Christmas will be successfully skipped, Blair (Julie Gonzalo) throws a major kink into her plans when she suddenly has a change of heart and announces she'll be coming home for Christmas after all.

These are few of the movies which is set during holidays which I love watching:

Die Hard. It's Christmas time in L.A., and there's an employee party in progress on the 30th floor of the Nakatomi Corporation building. The revelry comes to a violent end when the partygoers are taken hostage by a group of terrorists headed by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman), who plan to steal the 600 million dollars locked in Nakatomi's high-tech safe. In truth, Gruber and his henchmen are only pretending to be politically motivated to throw the authorities off track; also in truth, Gruber has no intention of allowing anyone to get out of the building alive. Meanwhile, New York cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) has come to L.A. to visit his estranged wife, Holly (Bonnie Bedelia), who happens to be one of the hostages.

Home Alone. Home Alone is the highly successful and beloved family comedy about a young boy named Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) who is accidentally left behind when his family takes off for a vacation in France over the holiday season. Once he realizes they've left him "home alone," he learns to fend for himself and, eventually has to protect his house against two bumbling burglars (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern) who are planning to rob every house in Kevin's suburban Chicago neighborhood.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Christmas Holiday Craft

How would you like to try a simple and easy to
make centerpiece this Christmas? Make a tasty felt lollipop by
sandwiching a poster-board circle between
two decorated felt circles and then sewing them together with a blanket
stitch. Cut a length of dowel for a stick and insert it in the bottom
of the ...lollipop. Hot-glue a ribbon bow to the dowel and display in a
small vase filled with tiny marshmallows.

Great Minds Design

Most businesses are struggling to survive in this economic turmoil we
are facing. A business owner needs a very effective strategy to make
their business rise above its competitors. For online businesses where
competition is really stiff, a beautiful Web Design
can do the trick. A well-designed website with eye-catching gr...aphics
attract the attention of people visiting the website. Chances are, if
people who browsed your website are satisfied with your web design they
will come back and will even recommend it to their friends. A functional website
with creative web design is a great marketing strategy that enables
your business to rise above the competition. When it comes to creative
website designs, Great Minds Design
is the name you can trust. Great Minds Design is a Digital Design &
Internet Marketing Agency whose priority is to make vivid and
innovative web designs using the latest technology. They will design
your websites to be creative coherent and concise. They will make sure
that your website is optimal for the search engines.

Great Minds Design has experts that will help improve your website's SEO
(Search Engine Optimization). Their search engine specialists will work
diligently so that your website will be noticed by the top search
engines, such as Google, Yahoo!, Bing, and Ask. All projects at Great
Minds Design are completed to the highest design level with excellent
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Great Minds Design.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Great Food For The Brain

I am in the mood of reading news online today. From my reading i found out very good fact about super food for the brain. This is very helpful. take time to read.

-0-Best Food for Children and Teens-0-
School kids must start their day with low-glycemic-index breakfast foods.
Food solutions: Bran cereals, oatmeal or whole-wheat bagels.

-0-Best Brain Food for Young Adults-0-
As the survey says the 10% of us women are aneminc? Are you? And new studies show that being even mildly iron-deficient affects learning, memory, and attention. Luckily, restoring iron levels to normal also restores cognitive function.
Food solutions: Dark leafy greens, beans, meat or soy.

-0-Best Brain Food for Older Adults-0-
As i read older adults must eat your antioxidants. People who eat more brightly colored fruits and leafy vegetables have less cognitive decline than those who don't; antioxidants in produce may mop up free radicals and protect neurons from damage.
Food solutions: Berries and other fruits, greens and turmeric (which contains curcumin).

Hope this will give us more clear proper food for our brain.

Creative Web Designs

Most businesses are struggling to survive in this economic turmoil we are facing. A business owner needs a very effective strategy to make their business rise above its competitors. For online businesses where competition is really stiff, a beautiful Web Design can do the trick. A well-designed website with eye-catching graphics attract the attention of people visiting the website. Chances are, if people who browsed your website are satisfied with your web design they will come back and will even recommend it to their friends.

A functional website with creative web design is a great marketing strategy that enables your business to rise above the competition. When it comes to creative website designs, Great Minds Design is the name you can trust. Great Minds Design is a Digital Design & Internet Marketing Agency whose priority is to make vivid and innovative web designs using the latest technology. They will design your websites to be creative coherent and concise. They will make sure that your website is optimal for the search engines.

Great Minds Design has experts that will help improve your website's SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Their search engine specialists will work diligently so that your website will be noticed by the top search engines, such as Google, Yahoo!, Bing, and Ask. All projects at Great Minds Design are completed to the highest design level with excellent build quality. Their team of experts have the skills and experience to meet your requirements so, give them a try and boost your business with Great Minds Design.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Saturday, December 5, 2009 Great Food For The Brain

I am in the mood of reading news online today. From my reading i found out very good fact about super food for the brain. This is very helpful. take time to read.

-0-Best Food for Children and Teens-0-
School kids must start their day with low-glycemic-index breakfast foods.
Food solutions: Bran cereals, oatmeal or whole-wheat bagels.

-0-Best Brain Food for Young Adults-0-
As the survey says the 10% of us women are aneminc? Are you? And new studies show that being even mildly iron-deficient affects learning, memory, and attention. Luckily, restoring iron levels to normal also restores cognitive function.
Food solutions: Dark leafy greens, beans, meat or soy.

-0-Best Brain Food for Older Adults-0-
As i read older adults must eat your antioxidants. People who eat more brightly colored fruits and leafy vegetables have less cognitive decline than those who don't; antioxidants in produce may mop up free radicals and protect neurons from damage.
Food solutions: Berries and other fruits, greens and turmeric (which contains curcumin).

Hope this will give us more clear proper food for our brain.

Home Made Cookies

Do you love home made cookies? Here's the complete ingredients!

-0- Ingredients -0-
•2 1/4 cups flour
•1 tsp baking soda
•1/2 tsp salt
•1/2 cup (malambot/soft)butter
•3/4 cup white sugar
•1/2 cup brown sugar
•1 tsp vanilla extract
•2 pcs eggs
•1/2 cup chocolate chip cookies
•1/2 cup (optional) nuts

-0- Directions -0-
•Combine flour, baking soda and salt, set aside
•Combine butter, sugar white & brown, and vanilla extract, beat until creamy mix in eggs beaten
•Mix flour slowly, chocolate chip, and nuts
•Mix well until moistened

My Sister's Keeper

My Sister's keeper, we watched The Sister's Keeper. A movie that made me cry like 75% of the time when I was watching it.

The
Sister's Keeper is a movie about Anna - an 11 year old girl, conceived
through Invitro-fertilization. She was purposely conceived to be a
donor to her leukemia-stricken sister Kate.

Anna Fitzgerald
s...eeks the successful lawyer Campbell Alexander trying to hire him to
earn medical emancipation from her mother Sara that wants Anna to
donate her kidney to her sister. She tells the lawyer the story of her
family after the discovery that her older sister Kate has had leukemia;
how she was conceived by in vitro fertilization to become a donor; and
the medical procedures she has been submitted since she was five years
old to donate to her sister.

This movie made me cry some more
because 2 years ago, we almost lost Joy (our inspiration in life) and she suffered from
many complications... she went through dialysis too. I just can picture
out the pain the family suffer. The things a mother can and will do
just to prolong the life of her sick child. Everything in the movie is
very realistic... from pain ... to suffering ... from holding on to
family... to finally giving up and letting go...

It is sad but it shows some facts of life....

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Stir Fry Shrimps and Vegetables

I love shrimps as you all know and adding vegetables to it for me makes it healthier.
Ingredients:
Shrimps
bell pepper (red and orange)
mushroom
carrots
snow peas
onion
garlic
greek seasoning
oyster sauce
oil
Directions:
Heat oil in the wok and sautee garlic and onion.Add shrimps. Sautee until shri...mp turns to pinkAdd carrots and season with greek seasoning.Add mushroom, bell pepper, snow peas.Season with oyster sauce.Cook until all the veggies are still crispy.Transfer to a serving dish. (Don't let it stay in the wok as it will overcook the veggies)Serve with rice

Wednesday Quote

"Never get tired of doing little things for others... Sometimes those little things occupy biggest part of their hearts." A very nice quote that counts! right?

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Diet Tip # 16




Chew more! Experts say, it could trigger weight loss without any effort and best of all, no dieting is required. This old fashioned strategy of chewing at least 20 times per bite promotes the quick onset of a feeling of fullness, causing people to eat up to 40 percent fewer calories per meal. What’s more? Thorough chewing release 50 percent more nutrients in the first minute the food reaches your tummy. This increases blood flow to the digestive organs to instantly raise metabolism. The process also enables the appetite centers of the brain to register satiety before excess food is consumed.

I better start teaching myself to take small bites and chew them really slow. :)

A Wonderful Escape

An escape full of thrill, adventure and fun is how I will describe Myrtle Beach Resorts. Myrtle Beach is a well known destination for vacationers from around the country, Canada and abroad. Guests come to enjoy the wide beaches, the Atlantic Ocean, and an incredible range of activities, entertainment, golf, shopping and dining. Myrtle Beach Accommodation is what makes the place one of a kind. A place you will surely fall in love with.

Myrtle Beach Resort offers sailing adventure where you can cruise for a sea-going escapade. You can also enjoy a sunset cruise... a fantastic experience where you can watch the sunset while sailing. If you want more adventure, you can also take a luxury helicopter tour over the Grand Stand and see the overlooking view of the place.

Myrtle Beach is indeed a wonderful place which is ideal for the whole family, for a romantic get-away or even for friends' bonding. You can't ask for more with Myrtle Beach Accommodations because the place is a full service resort community. A day in Myrtle is never boring because there are many parks, museums, theaters and a lot more. So, why not head to Myrtle for a wonderful escape?

The Sweet Stuff


The Sweet Stuff

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Stevia extract in the raw and truvia both contain the herb stevia and they are among the latest no-calorie sweeteners to appear in the market. How do they compare to other sweeteners like aspartame (Equal) and sucralose (Splenda)? All of these sweeteners are safe because they have been approved by the FDA, but the ones made from stevia are the most natural because they were made from a plant that happens to have sweet-tasting leaves.

Shower Rules for Dry Sensitive Skin

If you have dry sensitive skin, it may help you follow the following suggestions:

1. Never take a hot shower. The temperature of the shower should be lukewarm. Superhot water dries out the skin.

2. Use hypoallergenic products. If your skin gets irritated at the drop of a hat, using hypoallergenic products is good for you because they have fewer dyes and perfumes than regular formulas.

3. Limit your exfoliation. Exfoliate your face and body once a week only. Your skin could turn red or break out if you do it more than once a week.

4. Apply body wash and scrubs with your hands. Avoid using abrasive washcloths, loofahs, or sponges.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Online Math Tutorial

Who hates math? Well, I conducted some surveys among my co-workers if they love math. Some say yes but most of them say it’s hard. I must admit yes, it is ! You really need focus and attention to understand the real formula on Math.

But of course the easiest way to get Math help is through online. Quick access to http://www.tutorvista.com is the best way to solve it right away. An Online math tutoring site which really expert on math matters. This is a wow factor for those who really wants to have math refreshment or for who needs tutorial.

Online math tutor provides the total solution regarding math. Giving you basic formula and ways to have your assignment done in time. Like my sister she’s now in college and thanks that we have net connection so anytime she can browse and search on Free online math tutoring for her home works. She usually asked me but sorry I already forgotten those formulas before.

So glad that tutor vista provides an Online math help for everyone who are in trouble for math subject. So for you to know more about their tutorial services which also covers all subject not only math check their site and you will know what they can bring fulfillment to those who are interested specially for math subject as you can enjoy fully the Free online math help. Get help and learn!

Pacman v.s Cotto Fight Preview


Hey! Have you seen the fight of our world boxer? This is a great record for the whole world specially us Filipinos. I even watched the game till the end. It was really pity on Cotto's side but that's how the game goes on. For you to see the preview. Here it is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDJm10gVFD0

Pacman really proves and giving best records for getting the 1st boxer in the world got 7th in a row awards. Gush! Hope he can manage his earnings in the right way. Enjoy!

Friday Chicken of the night!

It is chicken for our family for this Friday....
CAJUN CHICKEN

This is a very easy recipe... and very delicious especially if you like something crispy, hot and spicy...

Ingredients:
Chicken Thighs
Cajun Seasoning

Directions:

* Preheat oven to 350F
* Put the chicken thighs in a pan lined with foil
* Bake for 1hour
* Serve

Monday, November 16, 2009

Zucchini Casserole

The combination of flavors is so great. I think the blendeded ingredients would also make great stuffed zuccini.
INGREDIENTS

* 3 large zucchini (any variety)
* 1 bag baby carrots or 4 large carrots, shredded. No more than two cups.
* 2 onions, diced (Maui or sweet yellow)
* 3 tbsp butter or olive oil
* 1 box herb croutons
* 1 can cream of chicken soup
* 1 cup sour cream
* Fresh dill to taste
* Pepper to taste


PREPARATION

Boil the zuccini in salted water for about 10 minutes or less until tender. Cut the zucchini into bite-sized pieces.

In a pan, saute the onions in the butter until tender.

Add the shredded carrots and the cream of chicken soup. Add in the sour cream and zuccini.

Add the dill and pepper until it's to your taste. Blend everything together.

Put half of the croutons on the bottom of a casserole dish. Pour the zucchini mixture into the dish. Add the remaining croutons on top.

Bake the casserole at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until done.

Angel Quotes

It is with Adnachiel, the Angel of November, that we can enjoy the harvest we have collected from our hard work earlier in the year.

The Healing Power of Tea


Sometimes a steaming cup of tea is more than a beverage, it's a full healing experience.

ea isn't a casual drink; it requires the careful choice of the best
leaves, the patience to wait for water to come to the right
temperature, the knowledge of how long to steep, and the time to let
the wisps of ...steam warm your face as you savor every sip. In places
from Buddhist monasteries to English parlors, tea has also long been
recognized for its healing properties, from the antioxidants in green
and white tea to the restorative properties of various herbal blends.

Click
through this gallery to learn about the healing properties of different
types of tea, and to read inspiring ways in which tea imitates life.

Health Quote of the Day


As I make my slow pilgrimage through the world, a certain sense of beautiful mystery seems to gather and grow.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

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Mesothelioma and Asbestos

Mesothelioma and Asbestos
Mesothelioma cancer is a rare but deadly form of cancer that targets the linings of the body’s internal organs. It is one of the most fatal form of cancers. There are approximately more than 2,000 new cases diagnosed every year in the United States. People who are diagnosed with this type of cancer has less than one year to survive. If diagnosed at an early stage of the disease, mesothelioma patient has bigger chances of survival because of its treatment.

Workers and others who have been exposed to toxic asbestos may suffer from mesothelioma. Manufacturers of asbestos knew about the dangers of asbestos product before they revealed it to the public. Thousands of people were needlessly exposed because of this negligence.

A variety of factors affect a patient's mesothelioma prognosis. The most important include the site where the cancer has developed, the stage or extent of cancer. Other factors such as the patient's general health, age and response to treatment can also affect prognosis.

There are cases of mesothelioma asbestos patients that survived. Paul Kraus is one of the them. He is an author of the book entitled Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers - A Patient Guide. His book discusses survival behavior when you are diagnosed with mesothelioma.

You might also like:

* Exposure to Asbestos
* Pink Month
* Walking in Support of Breast Cancer

Speed Up Your Computer

A slow running computer is very frustrating. Believe me I had my share of waiting for my computer to process what I want. There was a time when I want to scream because my computer was running so slow, and I feel like every time I am in a hurry, the more the computer runs slow. Do you happen to have this problem with your computer? Worry no more because there is a solution to this. You don't need to reinstall your Windows application. All you need to do is to use a registry cleaner.

One of the reasons why a computer runs slow is the corruption of its registry. When this happens, your computer will have poor performance and gives you many error messages. To fix this, you need to clean and fix its registry. You can download a free registry cleaner to scan and check your personal computer. Personally, I suggest for you to use Regwork registry cleaner because they are highly rated windows registry cleaner. Regwork will easily scan, repair and speed up your computer.

Veterans Day

Veterans Day

Veterans Day is considered a yearly American holiday venerating military veterans. And both a state holiday and a federal holiday in all states,Veterans Day is generally celebrated on 11th November. On the other hand, if Veterans Day happens on Sunday then the next Monday is selected for the holiday leave, if Veterans Day happens Saturday then either Friday or Saturday may be so chosen. It is commemorated as Remembrance Day or Armistice Day in other part of the world.Veterans Day is celebrated on 11th November, the anniversary of signing of Armistice that finished World War I. The main hostilities of World War I were properly finished at 11th hour of 11th Day of 11th Month of 1918 with German signing of the Armistice.

To my husband who is one of the many VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS... I just wanna say that I am proud of you!

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Watch Charter On Demand

What kind of shows on TV your family and kids watch all the time? My son love to watch his cartoons in the morning. Do you know that with charter on demand you can watch your favorite shows all the time whenever you want it? Yeah, that's right! If you have Charter digital, you have On Demand and the good news, it is free to access. With over 6,000 movies and shows everyday, you don't have to wait for the time scheduled to be shown because you can watch it at anytime you want it. This is really neat, because you can turn on the TV and let your kids watch their favorite cartoons show such Dora, Sponge-bob and more and you can go on with your chores. The life of a stay at home mom and full time wife is quite hectic as we thought, so with these great services from charter we don't have to go some place to buy DVD and CD of movies we wanted to watch and have a relaxing movie time with our family. Check out now and learn more at charter.net/on demand of their TV listings and service providers in your area. And now that you know there are hundreds of HD shows at Charter on Demand maybe you can do the HD shows more often. And also follow charter on facebook, to get updates and fun extras on Charter’s Facebook page. So, what are you waiting for! Avail all this great service at Charter now.

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Thursday, October 22, 2009

Relief Goods (for Typhoon Ketsana Victims)... Where are They?

This post is originally from Ella's Blog...


Please let's help spread the word. Repost this entry in your blogs... Let us hope

that by doing this, it may reach to people who has the power to make actions...

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Kahapon, tinanong ng Philippine News si DSWD Secretary Esperanza Cabral:

Editor of Philippine News: Why are the relief goods in DSWD warehouses not moving?

DSWD Secretary Esperanza Cabral: Wala kasing volunteers.

This short interview was done over the phone. Philippine News wanted to hear her side pero ayaw niyang makipag-usap sa press. After four tries, pinasabi na lang niya ang maikling sagot na ito sa secretary niya - “Walang volunteers”.

I don’t want to accuse her of corruption but at the very least she is showing signs of being totally incompetent. We are in a state of calamity where every second counts. May namamatay araw-araw dahil sa sakit.

In my opinion, these deaths could have been prevented if Secretary Cabral had tried a little harder to do her job.
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Deaths from Philippine storms nears 1,000

“Tropical Storm Ketsana left 420 dead and 37 missing when it flooded 80 percent of Manila on September 26, a disaster the government said affected 4.35 million people.

Some areas are still flooded three weeks later and 189,000 people remain in evacuation centres,

Typhoon Parma hit the northern Philippines on October 3 and lingered as a tropical storm for a week, triggering landslides that killed 438 people and leaving 51 missing mostly in mountain communities.

The government agency said Parma affected 4.16 million people, including more than 32,000 who remain at evacuation centres.”

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During the first week after the storm, lumabas ang “bayanihan spirit” ng mga Pinoy. “Makatulong lang kahi’t konti,” katwiran nila.

kung walang volunteers, ano ‘to, komiks?

From Stella Arnaldo’s blog:

“At the offices of many civic groups and private organizations, hundreds of people showed up to volunteer in packing relief goods.

At the Tulong Bayan center at the Expo Centro in Cubao, Most of the volunteers were adolescents as young as 10 years old, along with their kuya or ate in high school and college.

They came in huge numbers, many of them barkadas, classmates or siblings, dressed just in their tees and shorts, wearing their Havaianas. All were just enthusiastic to do their share!
Photos by Leah Navarro
bayanihan
Even grade school kids pitched in to help!

tulong
Youth volunteers repack detergents for distribution

making beds
Making beds from carton boxes

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GMA asked world for donations

Our government begged the world for more donations. Sumagot ang buong mundo sa ating panawagan. In less than three weeks, dumaong ang mga barko, ibinaba mula sa mga cargo planes, i-diniliver ng mga trak at container vans ang sandamakmak na relief goods. Cash donations were in the millions of dollars.

But these donations must be coursed through DSWD

Nagpalabas ng directive ang pangulo. Individuals, private companies and other nations were ENCOURAGED to send their donations to DSWD. I blogged about it here and the video of her announcement here.

This PGMA directive sounded suspicious to me then. Now I know why. Here’s the story.

A group of eight people, your ate Ella included, went to one of DSWD warehouses to help in repacking relief goods. We know they need volunteers pero hindi namin akalaing WALANG TAO TALAGA SA LOOB NG WAREHOUSE!

As in sa isang humongous warehouse (1000++ sq.m) NA PUNONG-PUNO NG RELIEF GOODS HANGGANG BUBONG, ISANG DSWD employee lang at ISANG SECURITY GUARD ang tao!!

Kailangang magpa-register at i-schedule ang volunteering

1) UNICEF Registration (as a volunteer)

The warehouse can only take as much as 50 volunteers at a time or per shift. Here you will find that there is a 4-hour shift, and an option for a 6-hour shift for the volunteers to indicate their availability.

What “volunteers”? Nasaan?

Aside from the 8 of us? Nope, there was nobody there. Bakit kailangan ang scheduling? Feeling hindi ba magkamayaw at nagu-unahan ang mga volunteers?

I know somebody who wanted to volunteer many times. She was always bumped off, laging nirere-schedule kasi “there were too many volunteers” daw. At tuwing Sunday lang daw puwede. What the hell is going on here?

Nakatambak ang donations ng UNICEF sa warehouse, local and international

Mga banig na dapat ay nahihigaan ng mga nasalanta. Mga imported camp beds na hindi na yata masisilayan ng mga biktima. Mga kumot na hindi naman nakabalot sa katawan nila. At mga pagkaing hindi sumasayad sa sikmura nila.

The relief goods are not going anywhere

We arrived at about 8 am and left by midafternoon and yes, you guessed it right. Kami pa rin ang tao bukod sa isang DSWD employee sa loob ng warehouse maghapon. Walang ibang dumating.

The relief goods are not moving. By the way things look, they are not going anywhere. Hindi maglalakad mag-isa ang mga donations na ito papunta sa mga evacuation centers.

LET THE PICTURES DO THE TALKING

Note: Pinagbawalan kaming kumuha ng pictures sa loob ng warehouse. I wonder why.
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“Not a creature was moving, not even a mouse.”

walang tao
Parang haunted warehouse ang dating. May multo na yata.

pots and pans
Kahit na daig pa ang tindahan sa Divisoria sa dami ng naka-stack na kaldero

kaldero pa ulit
At walang katapusang kaldero pa ulit

delata 2
Kahit halos natakpan na ang mga bintana sa dami ng mga kahon

coleman
Kahit umabot na hanggang kisame ang stack ng mga kahon

camp pads
(Close up ng Coleman camp beds sa previous photo) Hindi ito kasama sa ni-repack naming goods. Para sa mga “special victims” kaya ito? Ire-repack kaya ang mga “imported” camp pads na ito ever?

banig
Sabagay, may BANIG naman para sa “ordinary victims”. Ito ang kasama sa inimpake namin. Sayang ‘yung imported.

kumot
Ano kaya ang laman nito? Hindi rin pinabuksan. Pang-special victim din kaya ito? (teka, dito nga pala galing ‘yung mga kumot)

jica
Mahiwagang mga kahon from Japan Aid.

japan
(close up ng mahiwagang kahon) Hindi rin ito kasali, of course. Hindi namin alam kung ano ang laman nito. “Imported” are not included, we have concluded.

toys
Marami ito, mga laruang kasinlaki ng tao. Hindi nakunan ng pic kasi nasa tabi ng sikyo.

pork and beans
PORK AND BEANS? Yup, you’d think kasama ito sa relief bag. Pork and beans lang ‘to, puwede na sigurong ipamigay,

close up pork and beans
Naaah! “Imported” pork and beans from Spain po ito. Sorry, hindi pa rin included

Now let’s take a look at what a victim will get from DSWD
sa loob ng kaldero
Look Ma, sampung lata ng sardinas! How generous! Kaldero ang unang ilalagay sa sako. Sabong panglaba (bar soap) at sampung sardinas sa ilalim. Siyam na sabon sa gilid ng kaldero. Local goods lahat syempre.

tuwalya at napkin
Tapos papatungan ng isang tuwalya at isang pack ng sanitary napkin.

kumot
Sisiksikan ng tatlong rolyo ng kumot(?) ang blue water jug tapos ipapatong sa kaldero sa loob ng sako.

sako
Last but not the least, lalagyan ng dalawang banig.

tinatahi
Sabay tatahiin na ang sako. O di ba, parang asong tinapunan ng buto ang mga nasalanta? Eniwey, busog naman sila sa SAMPUNG lata ng Mega sardinas

Do not delay
do not delay

YOU THINK?? WTF is the matter with these people? Mag-iisang buwan na mula nang masalanta ang mga kababayan natin. ISANG BUWAN!! Do you mean “do not delay ang dati nang delayed”?? Shet.

Anong ginagawa ng mga donations na ito sa warehouse?? APAT na warehouse ang nasa loob ng compound na ‘yon! APAT na warehouse na punong-puno ng inaalikabok na relief goods! Relief goods na ayaw yata ibigay sa mga nasalanta. Halatang-halata.

Marami pang pabubulukin
shipment
Wow! May bagong shipment na naman! At the rate DSWD is moving, next year na madi-discover kung ano ang laman ng mga kahong ito.
nutri biscuit

“The first of two of the largest high-energy food shipments from the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) arrived in the country two days ago for victims of storm “Ondoy” and typhoon “Pepeng.”

The biscuits were fortified with essential vitamins and minerals for supplementary feeding to children, pregnant women and the elderly in evacuation camps. Another 100 tons of biscuits will arrive on Oct. 24, in a continuing effort to provide food assistance to flood victims.

Sige, ideretso ‘nyo ulit ‘yan sa DSWD warehouse. Para AMAG naman ang abutin ng biskwit… at sapot ng gagamba.

Conclusion

Sa maghapon namin sa warehouse,nakagawa kami ng 150 sacks of relief goods. 150 bags of relief goods lang ang lumabas sa warehouse na ‘yon that day. At nandoon pa rin sa loob ang mga imported relief goods, safe, sound and packed as the day they arrived.

Nakisakay kami palabas sa isang DSWD delivery van. Gusto sana kaming ihatid ng driver hanggang Makati pero wala raw siyang sobrang gasolina. Ibinaba na lang niya kami sa gitna ng EDSA. Millions of dollars in donations, walang extrang pang-gasolina.

Susulpot din siguro ang laman ng mga mahiwagang kahon at mapapasakamay din ng mga tao…sa ARAW NG ELEKSYON. O mabibili na nila ang mga imported goods na ‘yon sa mga puwesto sa Quiapo at Divisoria.

Suggestions lang po sa DSWD:
# Alam ‘nyo palang walang mag-volunteer sa inyo, bakit hindi kayo mag-hire ng mga tao? Bayaran ‘nyo ng arawan para mag-repack. Ang daming walang trabaho, makakatulong pa kayo. Hindi naman malaking kabawasan ‘yon sa bilyong pisong donasyon na natanggap ninyo.
# Isa pa, gaano ba karami ang mga sundalo natin? Hindi ba puwedeng ipagawa sa kanila ‘yan? Baka isang araw lang, tapos na ang problema ‘nyo
# Bakit hindi ‘nyo ibigay ang trabaho sa mga NGO, churches, private charities, TV stations? I’m sure they are more than willing to help. Time is of the essence. Huwag kayong suwapang. Obvious ba, hindi ‘nyo naman kaya.

Kung talagang gugustuhin ninyong makarating agad sa mga kawawang biktima ang mga donasyong ‘yon, nagawa ‘nyo na ‘yan. Maraming paraan…kung talagang gusto ‘nyo lang.

You are the government. You have the power, the resources and the money. You just have to really care.
div

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Roast Beef and Mushroom in Wine Sauce

I had a leftover from the roast beef that I cooked last night, so I decided to make something out of it.


Ingredients:
Roast beef (sliced in bite size)
1 med onion (sliced)
mushroom
wine ( i used white wine)
black pepper
garlic salt
butter

Directions:

* Heat butter. Add onion and cook for 1 minute.
* Add beef and mushroom. Season with black pepper and garlic salt
* Add wine and bring to boil
* Simmer until half of the sauce is gone.
* Serve with rice

TCP: Urban Legends

This week's theme of Tuesday Couch Potatoes is all about Urban Legend. I admit, I am not fond of watching horror movies which is mostly based on Urban Legends. I never enjoy watching this type of movie genre. Both husband and I are not into this type of movie.

Since it is this week's theme, I am forced to choose one.... so far I think Shutter fits perfectly well for this category.


A newly married couple discovers disturbing, ghostly images in photographs they develop after a tragic accident. Fearing the manifestations may be connected, they investigate and learn that some mysteries are better left unsolved.

Read the complete plot here.

Pink Month

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer and the second-most common cause of cancer death. Women in the United States have the highest incidence rates of breast cancer in the world.

Cryo-Cell International, Inc is partnering with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to explore the potential utilization of menstrual stem cells to treat breast cancer. It is believed that, stem cells from menstrual blood are proven to be a rich source of stem cells. C’elle is doing extensive, aggressive stem cell research and development of stem cells for the potential benefit of breast cancer treatment and other regenerative diseases.

C'elle just launched a special campaign to support “Breast Cancer Awareness” month. C'Elle Breast Cancer Donation will benefit Susan B. Komen Foundation. Cryo-Celle will donate $50 for each purchase of the “Protect Baby, Protect Mom” service and $25 for each purchase of the “C’elle Menstrual Stem Cell” service. Cyro-Cell Breast Cancer Donation will absolutely go a long way in helping support the global breast cancer movement.



There is so much to learn about breast cancer. Let us all be aware and take charge of our own breast help. Let us all get involved and learn about C'elle stem cell research and its impact to breast cancer.

Antique Furniture

Antique furniture are very eye catching. It represents glamor, elegance and class. I couldn't blame why people get so addicted to buying antique furniture because antique furniture is more than a piece of furniture it is about history and the beauty of it. But for ordinary individual who cannot afford to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars for a single furniture, buying antique reproductions is the solution.

At ELTE Furniture's, you can buy unique home furnishing items. I found this French walnut & pop burl writing desk which I think is very unique and elegant looking. This will be a perfect fit for a nice study room. What do you think of this desk?

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Sunday, October 18, 2009

Food Trip

For this week, my entry is about pork and vegetables. I always love to eat vegetables so this entry is not just yummy but healthy.


PORK with MIXED VEGETABLES

Ingredients:
Pork (sliced thinly)
carrots
green bell pepper
young corn
broccoli
mushroom
bokchoy
bamboo shoots
snow peas
garlic
onion
pepper
soy sauce
cornstarch (dissolved in water)

Directions:

* Marinade pork with soy sauce, pepper, and garlic
* Sautee onion, add marinaded pork and cook for 3 minutes.
* Add carrots, young corn, bamboo shoots and mushroom. Cook for 1 minute
* Add the rest of the vegetables (broccoli, pepper and snow peas)
* Cook until desired tenderness or crispiness of veggies is attained.
* Seasoned with salt and more pepper if needed.
* Add dissolved cornstarch. Stir until sauce becomes thick.
* Serve immediately.

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Easy and Secure File Transfer

One of the most common problems when working in a company where there are couple of employees is delegating certain works to certain employee. When you delegate somebody to do something, you need to share files. Transferring files can take a lot of time. To eliminate wasted hours in managing file transfer, Group Logic has developed a software called MassTransit which is use to secure transfer files. This will allow employees to quickly and easily share files. MassTransit supports several transfer protocols and it provides real time alerts and notification to let the sender and receiver know the status of the transferred file.

MassTransit is the solution to everything you need in a Secure FTP Server.
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Menstrual Stem Cells

Have you heard about the newest breakthrough in stem cell research? C'elle discover a new breakthrough in stem cell science. C'elle researchers found out that menstrual fluid potentially contained stem cells that have significant potential for uses in different treatments. This is a new discovery that, women should take advantage of. Did you know that menstrual flow contains millions of unique and amazing adult stem cells that demonstrate properties similar to bone marrow and embryonic stem cells?

The stuff that a woman discards every month which most women considered a "curse" can be considered a cure someday... isn't that amazing? There are many on going research for the potential uses of stem cells from menstrual blood. These are some of the health benefits of menstrual stem cells:

* Regenerative medicine ( wound healing and vascular regeneration)
* Possible treatment of disorders such as stroke, diabetes, breast cancer, endometriosis, and female urinary incontinence
* Potential cosmeceutical applications (anti-aging)
* Sports medicine

Anyway, C'elle's service provides unique opportunity to collect and preserve vital stem cells that can be harvested from the body's menstrual fluid during the menstrual cycle. They have easy-to-use collection kit. Order now, and start collecting your own menstrual stem cells because this may potentially impact your life and the life of your loved ones as future therapies emerge.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Spreety TV


Watch shows on Television is what our family like to do. Jha watches his cartoon shows in the morning and we watch our favorite shows in the evening. In some way watching TV is also a stress reliever. We are all get entertain by just watching our favorite shows on TV, adults, kids, all ages watch TV. We also watch movies and other shows online. If watching television is one of your family pastimes then you should check Spreety TV Online : Watch TV Shows Online Free. With the tremendous diversity of TV shows listed on Spreety you will certainly watch your favorite family oriented shows, movies, and many more online for free. Check it out now!

ESCABECHE

(Sweet and Sour Fish)
I love fish. I can even eat fish everyday... but here in Alabama, I don't have the luxury of eating fish everyday because of the low supply and it is very seldom that you can buy fish in whole... usually it is always in fillet....

Anyhow, here's how to make escabeche....

Ingredients:
Whole fish (deep fried)
garlic
onion
black pepper
ginger (finely sliced)
carrots
bell pepper
pineapple chunks
corn starch (dissolve in water)
sugar
vinegar
water


Directions:

* Deep fry fish and set aside.
* Saute ginger, garlic and onion.
* Add carrots, sugar, vinegar, and water. Season with pepper. Bring to boil.
* Add bell pepper and pineapple chunks. Cook for 2 minutes.
* Add dissolve corn starch to thicken the sauce.
* Pour over the fish.
* Serve

Note: The amount of the ingredients will depend on how many fish you want to cook.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Phone Number Maths Trick

How would you like to know this trick? Come on....everybody can participate! It won't cost you anything....lol!



1. Using a calculator, key in the first three digits of your phone number (not the area code)
2. Multiply by 80
3. Add 1
4. Multiply by 250
5. Add the last 4 digits of your phone number
6. Add the last 4 digits of your phone number again
7. Subtract 250
8. Divide the answer by 2

Recognize the answer?...

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Eating Fruits!!!



A friend of mine sent this messages through email and I want everybody to read this that is why I post it in my blog. I hope you stop by and read this even it is long. Here are the information:

We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think. It's important to know how and when to eat. What is the correct way of eating fruits?

IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS! FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.

If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities.

FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD. Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so. In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil. So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals! You have heard people complaining - every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet etc - actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat! Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyes all these will not happen if you take fruits on an empty stomach. There is no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are acidic, because all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did research on this matter. If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the Secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight. When you need to drink fruit juice - drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT from the cans. Don't even drink juice that has been heated up. Don't eat cooked fruits because you don't get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste. Cooking destroys all the vitamins. But eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice. If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it. You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body.. Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look!

KIWI: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E & fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.

APPLE: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.

STRAWBERRY: Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals.

ORANGE : Sweetest medicine. Taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer.

WATERMELON: Coolest thirst quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are vitamin C & Potassium.

GUAVA & PAPAYA: Top awards for vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.

Drinking Cold water after a meal = Cancer! Can you believe this? For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup,warm water or warm beer after a meal.

A serious note about heart attacks HEART ATTACK PROCEDURE': (THIS IS NOT A JOKE!) Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.. You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack . Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms.. Sixty percent of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know the better chance we could survive...

Quotes For Sel-Esteem

"Everyone's a star and deserves the right to twinkle." -Marilyn Monroe

"Never dull your shine for somebody else." -Tyra Banks

"Lend yourself to others, but give yourself to yourself." -Michel de Montaigne

"If you really put a small value upon yourself, rest assured that the world will not raise your price." -Author Unknown

"We have to learn to be our own best friends because we fall too easily into the trap of being our own worst enemies." -Roderick Thorp

"Always act like you're wearing an invisible crown." -Author Unknown

"Your problem is you're... too busy holding onto your unworthiness." -Ram Dass

A Personalized Search Page

With computers, it seems as though you can pretty much do anything you want right from your own home. All you have to do is click the mouse a couple of times, and then your job is done. I have to admit that I do enjoy this part of modern technology. Not only are you capable of doing many things, but you can have fun doing those things as well. An example of this would be manipulating photos or customizing your computer desktop with one of your personal photos. Now you can even have a personalized search page. Favitt is a Google search page where you can upload your own skin background. You can make it a solid color, or you can upload a picture to have in the background. This is pretty cool since the original color is a simple white background. Now you can do your searches in style. Upload that family picture or a picture of you with your friends, and every time you do a search, you can see one of your favorite pictures.

Sunday, August 9, 2009

HELL YEAH, THEY CAN DANCE

I came across this video while doing my usual drops. Its from the show "so you think you can dance?" And let me just say, the couple on this video did prove they hell yeah, they can sure dance up a storm. Well,more like a zombie performance but of the good kind,lol. The dance move was choreographed well and it was executed flawlessly and they did justice to the song as well as the choreography. This is going to be a favorite of mine. Just take a look of the video and see for yourself...

Friday, August 7, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOTHER!

Today, August 08 is my Mother's 62nd Birthday. I just gave her a kiss to greet on her special day. As usual she thought she is old already, she just came back from church. And now she is having lunch with all my family downstairs and I just thinking to drop a note for her Birthday in here. Anywa, Happy Birthday Ma, may you have many, many, many more birthdays to come and May all your wishes come true. I love u and thank u very much for the love...ur the best mom that we could have...best wishes for ur bday today; good health as always, abundance, safety, more birthdays to come in a coming years....and stay positive as always love u mom ur the best of anything....kisses and hugs from me..Here is the poem that describes our beloved Mother Adela.

SERIOUSLY YOU ARE THE BEST MOTHER IN THE WHOLE WORLD!
OUR MOTHERS

Our Mothers toil with hands and heart
To make our lives complete.
They quietly brave the weather cold,
Endure the summer heat.

Our mothers lives are busy, but
There's always time for us.
They boldly face the ups and downs
And seldom ever fuss.

Our mothers are the greatest moms.
We know you know this, too.
But thank you for the chance to share
Our love for them with you.



You Feel the Fortune of Your Years

You feel the fortune of your years,
I hope. For all your children love
This day must bring you happy tears
And thoughts that joyful music prove.
I hope, for all your children love,
There is an island, be it small,
And thoughts that joyful music prove
Beyond what years you may recall.

There is an island, be it small,
Amid the passions of the sea,
Beyond what years you may recall,
Where you in silent grace can be.

Amid the passions of the sea,
This day must bring you happy tears.
Where you in silent grace can be,
You feel the fortune of your years.

Whats Your Love Forecast in 2009?



For Jane Lp who birth in April 30, below are your Love Forecast in Year 2009 :

Thou Shalt Play
You can expect a mature, realistic and responsible approach to love with serious Saturn in your 5th House of Romance through late October. You will benefit by making a concerted effort to enhance your image, but that doesn’t come from hard work alone. Having fun gives you a glow that makes you instantly more attractive. Taking time to play is essential for creating space in your heart to give and receive the pleasure you desire. Joy is part of your job now and needs to be on your schedule. Commit to activities that help you feel young, enthusiastic and expressive. These traits are necessities, not luxuries, if love is to blossom in your life. The downside of Saturn in this part of your chart can be feelings of isolation or emotional fatigue that tempt you to give up on love. Happily, spontaneous Uranus’s oppositions to Saturn on February 5 and September 15 should break you out of any funk. Venus’s retrograde period of March 6–April 17 is a critical time to reexamine core patterns in matters of love, partnership and self-worth. Her passage through the haze of your 12th House of Secrets can stir up feelings that you’ve kept hidden even from yourself. Discovering these needs can challenge you to approach intimacy in new and different ways.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

If You Love And Care Enough For Them

Unexpected things can happen in life and it is our jobs to make sure that our loved ones are protected. Affordable term life insurance quotes are one way to make sure your family is not burdened with debt in an untimely or unexpected death. I know a person cannot be replaced, but providing for your loved ones can make sure they will have an easier time financially.

Secure your love one’s future by applying for life insurances; it is better to prepare something for your family when you are still capable of doing so. It is their future that we are concern about here, so if you love and care for your family that much, protect them from debts and worries when you left.

I Have Fallen In Love With The Same Woman Three Times

I heard the song first time when Jose Mari Chan was interviewed in ABS-CBN, the day when Madam President Cory Aquino died of Cardio Respiratory Arrest, as we all know, she suffered from Colon Cancer for one year and 4 months now. Her being courageous, sincere and honest made a remarkable memory to each one of us, memories that would always be in our hearts to keep. Though it is hard for us to see her go but we must, respect and follow the will of GOD as she already made her battle and fight for what she believes in and now we must bear in mind that she is at rest with God in heaven.

At rest with her husband the late Senator Ninoy Aquino who admire her, since the first day they met, thus the poem was created on their 19th wedding anniversary. The poem tells how her husband love and adore her simplicity, while he serve for the nation, her humble wife created a home for him.

The Poem

I have fallen in love
With the same woman three times
In a day spanning nineteen years
Of tearful joys and joyful tears

I loved her first when she was young
Enchanting, brilliant, middle-strung
Vibrant, fragrant, eternally new
Cool, invigorating as the morning dew.

Desperate, she shared, quieted my despairs
Hopeful, she fanned the fires of my hopes
Lavished me with days of bliss and peace,
Endless, perpetual days of fond memories.

She is my hope; I do not wish to realize
Hence my hope; forever green, eternal prize
My life transcending life, my ultimate quest
Dream of my life for whom Ill spare no rest.

I fell in love again
With the same woman the second time
When first she bore her child and mine
The first fruit of our union and our love.

The pains and anguish of motherhood she braved
Loved her children, their love she deservedly craved
Times were she hung on the very brink of death,
Unflinchingly fulfilling her mission to procreate.

In politics I plunged, she was always by my side,
Steadfast, uncomplaining, helping to turn the tide,
Amidst hardship, her rare courage would not relent
She was my secret weapon, the source of my strength.

The world was my concern, our home her domain,
The people mine, the children hers to maintain,
So it was in those eighteen years and a day
Till I was detained, forced in prison to stay.

Suddenly she became our sole support
Wellspring of hope, source of comfort
On her shoulders fell the burden of life
She emerged our captain in the sea of strife.

I fell in love again
With the same woman the third time
Looming from the battle, undaunted, unafraid,
Calm composed, she is God's lovely maid.

It has been a year of many disappointments
Endless dark nights, long days of sad lament,
Of grave doubts, frustrations, bitter desolations,
Of privations, untold indignities, humiliations.

Dreams became nightmares; hopes, despair.
Rally to freedoms call, no one will dare.
Future is obscured, life has lost its meaning,
The tunnel is long, were only at the beginning.

Leaders I admired, whose advice I sought
Became fallen idols, their souls were bought,
Their conscience they bartered for soft convenience,
Due to despicable cowardice, they've lost their patience.

Leaders became dealers, begging for part of the spoils,
Forgetting the value, the essence of the hottest toil,
Paralyzed be fear, they joined the amoral dictator,
Defending, waving the bloody flag of the new oppressor.

The pillars of society became the props of tyranny,
Be realistic, they urged, if not for safety, for money.
It is useless to resist, the tyrant is too strong,
Yet aware, with their help the tyranny will prolong.

Mother Pilipinas weeps, her noble sons are gone,
Her land of the morning, is now of the setting sun,
Back to her dungeon in chains shes been returned;
For all her sacrifices, this is what she earned.

The night is cold and dark, there are no stars,
Our prisons are full, our souls wrinkled with scars,
Afflicted, persecuted, struck down but not crushed,
How soon will this blight be erased by Allahs brush?

My only escape is to cling to the woman of my dreams
Who gave me a life full of love, a love full of life,
She is my urge to live, my sole motivation to survive,
She taught me not only to dream, but to make dreams alive.

Fight on! She says: Let not the guiltless ghost depart.
Your pains, our people know are caused by a thousand darts,
But be assuaged, remember the Filipino, his story, his past,
Soon, very soon, the tyrant will choke in his greedy power lust!

The Poem Now Became A Song
Melody by Jose Mari Chan on his "Constant Change" Album on 1989, 2009 version would be sung by Christian Bautista

The Lyrics

I have fallen in love
with the same woman three times;
In a day spanning 19 years
of tearful joys and joyful tears.

I loved her first when she was young,
enchanting and vibrant, eternally new.
She was brilliant, fragrant,
and cool as the morning dew.

I fell in love with her the second time;
when first she bore her child and mine
always by my side, the source of my strength,
helping to turn the tide.

But there were candles to burn
the world was my concern;
while our home was her domain.
and the people were mine
while the children were hers to maintain;

So it was in those 18 years and a day.
'till I was detained; forced in prison to stay.

Suddenly she's our sole support;
source of comfort,
our wellspring of Hope.
On her shoulders felt the burden of Life.

I fell in love again,
with the same woman the third time.
Looming from the battle,
her courage will never fade

Amidst the hardships she has remained,
undaunted and unafraid.
she is calm and composed,
she is God's lovely maid.

Cory Aquino 1933-2009

The icon of Philippine democracy is gone.


Corazon Aquino, the country’s first woman president, died yesterday at 3:18 a.m. at the Makati Medical Center after an 18-month battle with colon cancer. She was 76.

She had fulfilled her mission to lead her people from the oppression of a dictatorship toward democracy. And, once there, she never let her guard down. The world honored – and continues to honor – her for this.

“Our mother peacefully passed away at 3:18 a.m., Aug. 1, 2009, of cardio-respiratory arrest,” Mrs. Aquino’s only son Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III announced from the
lobby of the Makati Medical Center around 6 a.m. yesterday. Even as Senator Aquino spoke, thousands of yellow ribbons fluttered on the streets around the hospital, the avenues winding through the metropolis, the thoroughfares crisscrossing country. Yellow was the color of protest against the Marcos dictatorship and Mrs. Aquino ascended to the presidency clad in fighting yellow, even in death, a symbol of the continuing struggle to safeguard democracy.

Definitely Filipino! Salamat sa lahat I love u!


Corazon C. Aquino
1933-2009

When I woke up early Sat morning , and I heard from the radio was so shocked on me and i open the T.V. a sad news greeted me and its all about Former President Cory Aquino's death.

According to the news the Former President Corazon Cory Aquino was passes away at 76 years old, August 1, 2009, Saturday at 3:18 in the morning due to cardio Respiratory arrest.

Both channels ABS CBN and GMA 7 were covering the said news. I can’t help but cry each time the People Power events will be flashback at the TV. As I recall I was like 8 years old at that time and I don’t have the knowledge yet of how important People Power was.

Tita Cory is truly an Icon of Democracy and thanks much for sharing your life with us. And your Legacy will always continue to mark us forever....Peace be with u Tita Cory....

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Personally hand made to my sister specific fashion





Wow...that's a winner my mom is the best of the best...very professional I love u mom! I told my mom are the best and that's what i am talking about quality and i made in display to share to people of who ever will follow and read my blogs in here. I just wanna say that our products is very affordable and very high quality not like in the malls or usa very quite expensive when it comes of a set like this...I knew that because that is my job to search online and i compare of it which is not really good materials and very simple. This our products my mom hand made are very well care and we do anything, like fashion dresses,university uniforms/college/high school/elem.,company group emblems, embroider, logo's and etc. My family works is better because we use hand work...and most of the company is like so many manufacture...unlike my family business is better care and personally special order. So, if i was a costumer...and went shopping all the same too much prices in the mall. then i find someone to make it like i want in a style I should come and ask my style i want for it plus is very affordable. so why not waste more money which is u can find and make ur own style u want of the better prices than the mall right? If I were u try our products and u will see...and don't waste ur money spend it wisely...

Lose Some Weight

When is the last time that you honestly tried to lose some weight and get into better shape? If you pay attention to the latest dieting trends, then you know that there are literally thousands of different diet plans with all kinds of different advice. In my experiences, I have found that one of the best things that you can do is to eat three reasonable meals per day, engage in about 30 to 45 minutes of low to medium impact aerobics every day (such as walking), and drink a lot of water. If you can do that and leave out the snacking, then you will probably lose some weight. Of course, I am no expert, but that has worked for me in the past. Sometimes, a weight loss pill can help expedite your plan. Akavar 20/50 is a weight loss supplement that does just that. If you take two Akavar 20/50 pills before each of your main meals, you will lose weight. It is that simple. It is safe and affordable, and you have nothing to lose except for that extra weight that you do not want anyway. If you want to lose weight, then you have to make a commitment to eating properly, but try the Akavar pills, and see how fast that weight comes off. Good luck with your diet.

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Get Wet With Typhoons in Philippine School Year!

As a country in the Pacific Ocean region, we suffer with tropical cyclones that run from May to November. Unfortunately, every school year in the Philippines starts in June. This is then frequently tainted and disgruntled by the number of typhoons we have to hurdle until December. Students and teachers must go to school in spite of the lambasted violence of these storms.

Just last year, about 22 tropical cyclones were predicted in the Philippines' area of responsibility. Storm Frank hit the country with devastating damages. The Philippines National Disaster Coordination Council (NDCC) reported on July 2 that the storm affected nearly 4.1 million people across 49 provinces. The typhoon killed 781 people and injured 792 others, while 673 people remain missing. In total, the typhoon damaged 254,744 houses and destroyed 84,706 houses.

This year, we are battling with Typhoon Feria, as 44,000+ persons were stranded as of June 25, 2009, reported by NDCC and the death toll climbs to 8.

We shall definitely struggle with these frequent storms in the coming months. Most Filipinos and Mesothelioma lawyers can simply complain of storms, poverty, health hazards, death, unemployment, injustice.

I only feel sorry of those who have to go to work or school with no slippers on their feet or umbrellas over their head and must work a long way to get to their destination. Life is indeed a hurdle.

Teach Yourself Different "I Love You!"


Adopted from an email by Funzug.com.

1 Indian English - 143
2 English - I love you
3 Afrikaans - Ek het jou life
4 Albanian - Te dua
5 Arabic - Ana behibak (to male)
6 Arabic - Ana behibek (to female)
7 Armenian - Yes kez sirumen
8 Bambara - M'bi few
9 Bangla - Aamee tuma ke bhalo aashi
10 Belarusian - Ya tabe kahayu
11 Bisaya - Gihigugma ko ikaw/ta ka
12 Bulgarian - Obicham te
13 Cambodian - Soro lahn nhee ah
14 Cantonese Chinese - Wo ai ni
15 Catalan - T'estimo
16 Cheyenne - Ne mohotatse
17 Chichewa - Ndimakukonda
18 Corsican - It tengu caru (to male)
19 Creol - Mi aime jou
20 Croatian - Volim te
21 Czech - Miluji te
22 Danish - Jeg Elsker Dig
23 Dutch - I hou van jou
24 Esperanto - Mi amas vin
25 Estonian - Ma armastan sind
26 Ethiopian - Afgreki'
27 Faroese - E.g. Elski teg
28 Farsi - Doset daram
29 Filipino - Mahal Kita
30 Finnish - Mina rakastan sinua
31 French - Je t'aime, Je t'adore
32 Gaelic - At gra agam ort
33 Georgian - Mikvarhar
34 German - Ich liebe dich
35 Greek - S'agapo
36 Gujarati - Hu tane prem karoo chhoo
37 Hiligaynon - Palangga ko ikaw
38 Hawaiian - Aloha wau IA OI
39 Hebrew - Ani ohev otah (to female)
40 Hebrew - Ani ohev et otha (to male)
41 Hiligaynon - Guina higugma ko ikaw
42 Hindi - Hum Tumhe Pyar Karte hai
43 Hmong - Kuv hlub koj
44 Hopi - Nu' umi unangwa'ta
45 Hungarian - Szeretlek
46 Icelandic - E.g. Elska tig
47 Ilonggo - Palangga ko ikaw
48 Indonesian - Sayang cinta padamu
49 Inuit - Negligevapse
50 Irish - Taim I ngra leat
51 Italian - It ammo
52 Japanese - Watashiwa anatao aistemasu."
53 Kannada - Naanu ninna preetisuttene
54 Kapampangan - Kaluguran daka
55 Kiswahili - Nakupenda
56 Konkani - Tu magel moga cho
57 Korean - Sarang Hey
58 Latin - Te amo
59 Latvian - Es tevi miilu
60 Lebanese - Bahibak
61 Lithuanian - Tave myliu
62 Malay - Saya cintakan mu / Aku cinta padamu
63 Malayalam - Njan Ninne Premikunnu
64 Mandarin Chinese - Wo AI in
65 Marathi - Me tula prem karto
66 Mohawk - Kanbhik
67 Moroccan - Ana moajaba bik
68 Nahuatl - In mits neki
69 Navaho - Ayor anosh'ni
70 Norwegian - Jeg Elsker Deg
71 Pandacan - Syota na Kita!!
72 Pangasinan - Inaru Taka
73 Papiamento - Mi at stimabo
74 Persian - Doo-set daaram
75 Pig Latin - Iay ovlay ouyay
76 Polish - Kocham Ciebie
77 Portuguese - Eu te amo
78 Romanian - Te ubesk
79 Roman Numerals - 333
80 Russian - Ya tebya liubliu
81 Scot Gaelic - Tha gra\dh agam ort
82 Serbian - Volim te
83 Setswana - Ke a go rata
84 Sign Language - (represents position of fingers when signing'I Love You')
85 Sindhi - Maa tokhe pyar kendo ahyan
86 Sioux - Techihhila
87 Slovak - Lu`bim at
88 Slovenian - Ljubim te
89 Spanish - Te quiero / Te amo
90 Swahili - Ninapenda wewe
91 Swedish - Jag alskar dig
92 Swiss-German - Ich lieb Di
93 Tagalog - Mahal Kita
94 Taiwanese - Wa Ga ei li
95 Tahitian - Ua Here Vau Ia Oe
96 Tamil - Nan unnai kathalikaraen
97 Telugu - Nenu ninnu premistunnanu
98 Thai - Chan rak khun (to male)
99 Thai - Phom rak khun (to female)
100 Turkish - Seni Seviyorum
101 Ukrainian - Ya tebe kahayu
102 Urdu - mai aap say pyaar karta hoo
103 Vietnamese - Anh ye^u em (to female)
104 Vietnamese - Em ye^u anh (to male)
105 Welsh - 'Rwy'n dy garu
106 Yiddish - Ikh hob dikh
107 Yoruba - Mo in few..e...

Vanity Watches!!!







My sister collection

How vain she is? she just want to be modest, so in the scale of 1-10 with 1 as the least vain and 10 as the most vain, I rate her as a 10. Hahahahha!

My sister really love to collect watches and she spread most of her watches that she don't really like and one of her vanities brand is 2TISSOT since 1853, RADO Jubile Swiss Sapphire Crystal w/ diamond, Rolex, Swatch, D4 swiss, LASSALE Seiko 18KT, GUCCI, Sophie,Fossil,LOYAL made in Japan. and lot more that I forgot the name of it. And she don't mind spending money to it as long as she is happy and that make me happy as well coz I know if she don't like she will give to me or to my other sister she do have a Cartier that she gave to my other sister and the color was green and she loves it so much and she always wear all the time. What I admire her is that she is very down to earth,simple and determine...that how she is a kind heart person who have a big heart and loving daughter and sister very responsible, generous, supportive, who love kids, and very oriented family. She always be there when it comes of my family needs and that how she is a loving sister and best friend...I love u sistah ur the best!

Friday, July 17, 2009

Digital Images Drive the Web!

There is so much to be done with an online site for preparation of the photographs, content and just the general layout of the website. I spend so much time looking at fashion sites that I really have come to appreciate when a site is done well and be amazed when I see one that is not very professional. I do know that digital photos and the art of “still life photography” can make a big impression when it is integrated into a site. There are some really good cameras that are available and some skilled professionals who can take care of it for you.

I can think of one company that is into the creation of digital online content. I know of an e commerce site that was looking for a jewelry photographer and they used that company with really good results. They are merchandise photography.com and I don’t think they will mind if I recommend them to others. I like to look at their work anytime I see it because they know all the techniques to make a great product shot. Any kind of merchandise has its own factors that can affect how it looks when photographed. You need to understand how the factors play into making a good shot that a visitor to your site will find appealing. I am sure that you have heard that pictures communicate so much more than words! It is even more evident when browsing online for any information, fashion related or not.

Playing Online Is What my Sis Do!!!

Since my sis have been playing lots of games online she realized that can also go to casinos online. You can play all kinds of games and it is a lot of fun. There are a lot of experts out there on the web too and they all offer advice and tell you how they are making a living off of playing poker on the internet but she find it hard to believe. Since if it is so easy why doesn’t everyone stay at home and gamble just two hours a day and make a fortune? Here you want to try it? Just go to this Poker Stars Marketing Code and you will get a bonus and be able to enter some private tournaments.

Now not every one of these websites are worth going to because some are just baloney and they know it. This one with the Poker Stars Marketing Code really does a good job of showing you what to do and tells you a lot of good information on how to play the games to win. Any advantage you can find will help you in the future when you are a professional and living like a rock star! I admit that there is a lot of skepticism about this so I don’t endorse or recommend anyone playing online but if you want to try you might as well use the Poker Stars Bonus Code so you can get some extra cash to play with. Nothings better than free! So check it!

2NE1 Fashion Style!!!

Back to fashion track! I have been in a week vacation and I really miss watching my favorite fashion shows, news and of course the ultimate Korean Group (2NE1). I just love these girls and since Sandara Park (Dara) is really into it, that makes me more interested. I’m liking Yg Ladies a lot better now but what I love the most is their sense of fashion (Korean Fashion) , they’re cooler than barbie. Admit it!

My fingers are twiddling today and I did a lot of browsing on youtube. I’ve watched quite a few short videos of 2NE1 Ladies such as “I Don’t Care” and “Umbrella”. I honestly didn’t like the Umbrella version, they sounds funny! Sorry=) However, their fashion styles are still the best. I just completely fell in love with the outfits and accessories they’re wearing. Sandara’s hair is much much nicer anyway. It seems like chicks are all getting excited with “2NE1’s first Mini Album”. I’m with you sisters!