The latest in digital frames.

One of the best unforgettable gifts anyone could receive is the precious moments from photos. Pictures last a life time. Why don't you share it and make anyone happy with CEIVA Digital Photo Frame. You might be wondering, why choose a standard picture frame.

No, this is not your typical picture frame, This is The unique CEIVA digital frame that works like magic. How? It can readily upload pictures from a cell phone or an email. You don't need to place the picture directly to the frame. It automatically displays pictures anywhere in the world. That's right! You don't need a PC or an Internet. So convenient right? This is just ideal for families who are away from one another. This digital picture frame will bring them closer.

It has built-in memory card, Wifi connectivity. Therefore, sending pictures has never been this great. You could send or change it anywhere and in matter of seconds. Another reason why you'll surely like this is because you don't need to fix the picture or crop it just to look fine in your picture frame, CEIVA will automatically fix it for you. This is definitely a perfect gift in any occasions. I would love to receive one of these, but I'll probably purchase one for myself.

Zip Line experience.

Yesterday, we went to Tagaytay to celebrate my brother's 28th birthday(hey bro, sorry to mention your age lol!) HE treated us for a nice out of town trip. Although we only spent few hours at that place we had so much fun together.

By the way, It was so freakin COLD!!!!!! and to add more freeze to the temperature,, the wind just kept blowing and blowing. brrrrrrrrrr!. I thought i bought just enough jacket for my youngest, but he was still cold so i needed to cover up his whole body because he's still a baby.

My brother bought tickets for zip line. He really wanted to try it out. Hoestly, I really thought i wouldn't make it to the top. I kind of afraid at first but when i tried. Man, it was so cool. It's like flying fast! so fun! I asked my husband if we could go back again next time. hahaha!

Quick cash that is safe and easy.

As a working mother, I know how hard it is to get through our daily finances. How hard it is to stretch our money to reach the next payday. Most of us would try to do anything just to make sure that our family survive. Especially, nowadays that the whole world is not doing well.

At this point in time we all need a helping hand, A trustworthy partner that will help us to get through. There are times that we urgently need money in between paydays, and I think here's something that may help all of us in need.

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So worry no more, getting cash advance and payday loans has never been this fast, safe and easy. Better safe than sorry.

Last day of crying.

Today is the last day of my son's Daily shots. It was really hard for me every time i bring my son to the hospital, It's like He cries for help. Almost all of the nurses are telling me not to bring my baby back because it just breaks their hearts everytime he cries.

I felt relieved when the doctor finally said that Today will be his final shot and he will be OK, I just need to continue and religiously give him his medicine on time for 7 more days. I knew God is always listening to all of our prayers. And my husband is also happy for what happened. It costs us a lot, i mean everyday in the hospital? The bills, the medicine everything.

But nothing is more important than to see my kids up and well.

Tomorrow, my daughter and my husband will go to his Christmas Party and even though the party was supposed to be for the whole family. I guess it would be better if i will stay with my baby.

Happy holidays to everyone!

A week to get over.

This is really a bad week for me. But I'm trying to look at the brighter side of everything.

We just arrived from the hospital today. My son is sick, he was diagnosed with Pneumonia. I thought it was dengue but after they conducted several tests, they found out that it was Pneumonia. It was really hard for me to see my 9-month old son, suffering.

He coughed like an old man. So bad. It was so difficult for him to breathe. He cried and cried the whole day, and there's nothing i can do but wait for the medicine to work. I carried him the whole time, danced and sang for him too. I did everything.

Every time a nurse passes by, he always started crying. Maybe he was thinking it's "injection time!" He didn't sleep so well, so did I and my hubby. He's not yet well up to now. We still need to go back to the hospital for his daily shots. I am praying every night for him to get well fast.

Have a great weekend everyone!

I'm going to visit my mother in law tomorrow. I still don't know what to bring her. She's diabetic so there are foods that I like to give but i can't. She has heart problems too, so many foods to avoid.

I would like to rush to the nearest mall tomorrow and buy her a dress, but i don't know her size now. My sister i law told me that she lost a lot of weight.

I only have few hours to think. (sigh).. Have a great weekend everyone!

The Last Song Syndrome

I hate L.S.S. whenever it happened to me in unexpected places and situations. L.S.S. stands for Last Song Syndrome. It simply means to listen to music before going out of the house, and having the last song you hear before leaving stick in your head all through your journey, and beyond. Is usually accompanied by subconscious humming. This syndrome is particularly dangerous when the song happens to be the most pathetic, crappy, albeit catchy song ever. (from urban dictionary)

Yesterday morning, My daughter started singing this song from a TV commercial. And it was a catchy but very lousy type of song. She started singing it when she saw the ad on TV and she sang along. The Ad was already finished but she kept singing the song.

And what happened next? I started singing too, And i kept singing the whole morning. And the most embarrassing happened when i went to the bank, and while waiting for my turn i started singing it. And because the TV ad was popular. A lot of people were familiar to that song. And to my stupidity i even sang at least two lines. Oh My! I heard people were laughing at my back. and The bank tellers too. So embarrassing!

So after what happened, I started to sing a nice song in my head. To remove the unwanted one. I never thought of singing a new song earlier because i was just so busy. Oh what a day!

Btw, That's my daughter when she was 2.

Musicality runs in the family

I was very busy these past few days. I was always out to help Gwen( my eldest) with all her stuffs. My daughter had a chance to join her school program. She was too excited that she forgot some important things to tell me. Like paying for her costume, required white shoes and gloves and stuff like that. But all in all her performance was a blast. She danced with her classmates and they won the grand prize!

I am one proud mama. Even though i am so tired, I was very very happy and fulfilled. My daughter just love to sing and dance. Just like her parents( yep! me and hubby). I don't give too much pressure on her talents. I want her to know what are her strengths and weaknesses on her own.

My parents wasn't always around when i was young, because i was brought up by my grandparents. Most of my uncles and aunties has good singing voice and musicians. I knew i will be like them someday. So i know my daughter will know her own talent too with my guidance of course.

Want to hear real free music?

As a voice coach, I always make sure that i pass the real art of music to my students. It's not all about singing in front of people or playing their favorite music instruments.It's more than that, It's about the heart and mind that you put into it, The passion and knowledge.

I think music is one main reason why me and my husband ended up with each other. Both of us were former lead vocals of different bands. He's from a heavy rock band and I'm from a soft punk rock. I still keep our composed songs and hope someday it will be played locally and internationally.

I found this one amazing social networking site called Kerchoonz,
A site that pays artists whenever their music has been played or downloaded. Unsigned or signed artists, indie or major artists are all very much welcome. And another one thing that is so cool about them is that anyone can get paid by referring talented bands and other artist. It's an absolutely win win scenario.

Oh yeah and one more thing, It's free and legal music!So, just sign up, (it usually takes just few seconds) and you can now easily listen and download music without the guilt. This brand new music destination will definitely go a long way. Helping artists to show off their talents, Helping them to earn money, and helping the music industry against piracy. You could watch this video and see for yourself.

Lemonade award

I got this really cool award from Cherryfe!

The Rules of this award:

1. Put the logo on your blog or post.
2. Nominate at least 10 blogs which show great Attitude and/or Gratitude!
3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.
4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
5. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award.

I nominate the following blogs. You gotta check out their blogs. They got their own style and uniqueness, that's why they're here:

Robin of Healthy Living
Carnation of Sweet carnation
Jody of JodyDonnely.com
Leo of Healthy tips for a healthy lifestyle
Dextro of Towards living a healthier life
Heidi of health Nut Wannabe Mom
Erin of The Mom Buzz
Jennifer of Crazy, Magic and sometimes hectic beautiful life
Abhay of Life in full Speed
Akilesh of Scribble, Scrabble, Stroo...

A bowling genius.

I'm not big bowling fan, but i am so proud of our very own Paeng Nepomuceno for being one of the Top 100 best coaches of the world and the only one from ASIA. For those who have no idea who he is and why would he be one of the best here's something worth reading:

Rafael "Paeng" Nepomuceno is a Filipino and he is a 6-Time World Bowling Champion and is acknowledged as the greatest international bowler in the history of the said sport. He bagged the World Cup of Bowling for four times in three different decades! just imagine that! Whew!

He has 118 bowling titles! oh yes 118! he's been in Guinness book of world records for so many times! here's just a few of those titles:

• Bowling World Cup champion (Northern Ireland) Paeng's 4th World Cup,November 1996

• The Landmark Santa Claus Open Champion, Victor's Superbowl, Singapore, Nov. 9, 1997

• Asian Bowling tour (Inaugural Leg Champion), Malysian Masters Cup. MARCH,1998

• Genting World Highlands International Open Masters Champion , Malaysia, June 1998.

• FIQ Asian Zone Gold Medal in All Events, Taiwan, Chnese Taipeh, July,1998.

• World Tenpin Masters championship in London, England March 7, 1999

• Philippine Sportswriters Association Athlete of the Century

• Thailand Masters Cup Champion, Asian Bowling Tour, August, 2001,

• Philippine Sportwriters Association Athlete of the Millennium

• Korea Open Masters champion, Pre Asian Games Storm Cup,Busan, Korea, Ocotber 2002

• Asian Games Gold medal in Doubles event with RJ Bautista, Busan, South Korea, Oct. 4, 2002

• 10th AMBA-PEPSI Open Masters title in Gameworx in Festival Mall Alabang, Philippines

• South Pacific Classic Champion, Melbourne, Australia, October 2007

Fun-filled experience with Santa.

When I was around 8 years old, one of my greatest wishes was that someday I will see the real Santa Claus face to face. Years passed but still no signs of Santa. Now that i have my own family I still am a fan of Santa.

Last night, while I was doing my daily routines. I came across CEIVA over the Internet and had a chance to sit on Santa's lap. Oh yes, you heard it right! I sat on Santa's lap and asked for a wish. It was so fun and I was totally surprised.

In the video, Santa and his elf was showing this unique digital photo frame from CEIVA. It was so cool! The frame can actually display pictures that were taken anywhere (your office, home, park, anywhere in the world!) in an instant. Without actually inserting the picture inside the frame.

How? Through a phone line. The frame can receive pictures and immediately displays it right away. I really think it's very convenient. You can actually display pictures even when your out. With just a mobile phone or computer. You can show off pictures of your kids to your family (even if they are miles away) within minutes.

I tried it by uploading this one of a kind picture of myself and within seconds it was in the picture frame. It was so fun! You can even join Got a Wish Sweeepstakes and win 500$!

One random entry is selected for each day of the contest and no purchase necessary. You just need to upload your own picture and must be a resident of the United states and or Washington DC.

I will definitely going to get one of these this Christmas.

If you're feeling blue. Count your blessings!

When i was young and feeling blue. I always watch TV and look for comedy shows and or watch comedy movies, and the worst.... i visit the fridge. And look for a friend there! hahaha! what i meant is that i love eating when I'm depressed. Because I'm one of those people who don't get fat easily. But now things changed.

Whenever i feel lonely.. I count my blessings and end up smiling after counting.

So I'm a little down today (just a little) so here's my list to be grateful for:

1. I found out that my husband will receive his 13th month this week! yahoo!!

2. My 8 month old son's teeth is finally showing up! He's a kid now.

3. My 5-year old daughter learned how to pray on her own.

4. Our neighbor's stubborn dog (who always pee and leave a huge poop in front of our gate) was caught by the dog pound yesterday!

5. My sister bought a nice coffee crumble ice cream today! It's been a long time since i last ate one. yum yum!

6. My Taiwanese students who always make me happy every class.


Ok, so i don't feel sad anymore, really! i was thinking of just watching survivor on you tube later and or watch happy slip videos just before i sleep.Have a wonderful day everyone!

The smell of the morning.

Image by Kintaro Oe ☮ via FlickrEver since i started working at home, I never had a really good chance to wake up very early like around 5am til 5:30. Because my job requires me to work late in the evening.

I always woke up around 8am. And i miss the smell of the morning breeze. (sigh) So tomorrow I'll go to Church and attend the first and earliest Church Worship service. I haven't attended the earliest time for quite a long time, so I'm very excited.

I'll smell the morning breeze again, the trees, everything. I can't wait. Blessed weekend to all!

Work boots at its lowest prices.

My best friend Ryan is currently serving the US Military, and we just talked yesterday, I was hoping that i could ask him what he wanted for Christmas, It wasn't that hard for me to think of a gift for him. Because ever since high school. All he wanted was something useful. I wanted to buy a really nice pair of boots for him. He's been working so hard and this is just what he needed.

Then i came across this site Work boots U.S.A, and check out 511 Tactical.They got really great stuff especially for those who have friends and families who work in the Military. They have tactical gears such as shirts, watches, pants etc.

They got excellent products that enhance the safety, accuracy, speed and performance of law enforcement, military and firefighting professionals. Even those guys who don't work for the military may find this really nice and useful.

And of course they have work boots in many different brands, like CAT,Converse,Timberland and much more.They ship for free in US.

And what's best about it is their prices are the lowest around. No matter what your job is...Military,Construction etc. as long as you need quality foot protection You better check this out!

Now, i just got an excellent idea!

Rick Astley's Cry for help.

Just this morning, as i was watching Music Videos, I happened to watched Rick Astley Music bio. It was really great, I'm a little shy to admit that i once enjoyed his songs and dance with it when i was still a kid. Oh yes, I love his songs and he's so cute, especially his younger years. (well, he's still cute but older of course)

When i was in grade school, I love dance and pop songs, but as i grow up, it changed. I found myself more into ballads and R&b, Maybe i think most people do change as they aged. Their likes, their tastes, their music, everything.

I have so many favorite songs when i was young but there was this one song that whenever i hear it, It always shift my mood, i don't know. if I'm being nostalgic or something. but it's like I'm in that year again, old house, very young, old TV,funny clothes, funny hair, fresh air. I just feel like I'm there the 80's.

and that song is none other than "cry for help" by rick Astley. Why don't you try to listen again and then tell me, does it bring back your memories ?. I love the sound of the choir in the chorus.I'm not a big fan of Rick Astley, but its his songs that i cant' forget.

An ocean park adventure.

Last Sunday We(the whole family) went out to celebrate my parents 30th Anniversary. Remember last time i posted about asking for all of your help? because i ran out of new ideas to celebrate my parents anniversary.

I want to thank everyone who gave their ideas. I really really appreciate it. By the way, We ended up to Ocean Park.

Yes, you heard it right. My father would like to visit something new to him. So , Me and my brothers and sister have decided that it would be nice, if we will treat them to An Ocean Adventure and eat out at the same time.

Although my father thinks it was a little late to go out because it was almost 7pm. We insisted to go out and bring them to the par.

It was first time for my parents to visit it. It was really fun. My children had so much fun looking at different fishes and underwater creatures. My parents had a great time too.

But it was me and my brothers and sisters who had fun taking pictures, click here! click there! click everywhere. The digital camera went off fast because we took so many pictures, funny, serious, silly! everything!

And of course my husband and my children had a great time too, My hubby had a chance to touch one of the shark's back, it was prohibited but he didn't see the sign on the wall. Oh well. My son's eyes were always big. I think he thought that he was in front of a big TV. My daughter already been there so she was like our tour guide. It wasn't really the Ocean Park that made my parents really happy, It was the thought that counts.

By the way, that's my son "Yuri" crawling

Espindle. A new way of learning English vocabulary

As a teacher I've always encounter different problems with my students, but one of the major problems that all teachers have had with their students are Vocabularies. I do believe that dictionaries are good.

But not all students really understand those words that easily. And most of them are also having a hard time with spelling and application of those English words.

Words are the building blocks of your life.
A strong vocabulary empowers you to think, learn, read, write, and speak with ease.I agree with this message from espindle.

There's a site that i found and i gotta share it to all of you, because it is one of the easiest, and for me one of the most effective program today. If you are looking for something to help you to enhance your vocabulary.Or you want a program that will suit not only your child's needs but for you self too. Here's something to look for and check out. It's called Espindle.

Many people think that there are many ways to learn vocabularies, but you are just so busy and have no time. Well this program will actually help you. Aside from the program It also has effective coaching that is always ready to help you anytime anywhere. And another good thing is that you can try this for free.

Oh yes you can try this program for free for 10 days. Try it and you are on your way to your vocabulary and spelling confidence!

"I am the star" trip

Yesterday, was a very fun day for me and my daughter. It was her Educational field trip and My daughter had so much fun. I'm happier whenever i see my children laughing and having so much fun.

A month before the said trip my daughter kept pushing me to pay the fee. I told her that the trip was still next month. She is just so excited, and couldn't wait to go to the Ocean Park. It was her first time to go there, and mine too hahaha!

My daughter is so silly. Last week, She told her teacher and all of her classmates that she can't come to the field trip. Her teacher felt bad about it, because they wanted all the students to come. It's not about the fee. It's about the experiences that classrooms can't give. My daughter's nanny immediately told me that her teacher was surprised when she pay the for the fee.

I asked her why did she tell her teacher and her classmates that she can't go. She told me "because i want them all to think that i will not come, So if I'll arrived on the day of the trip. They will be surprised and happy to see me at the last minute." Oh well, She just love to be the center of attraction.

My daughter just love it when she always get all the attention. She is the first grad daughter in both sides of the family, So she is like the princess of the family. But i always make sure that things aren't always like that. I don't want her to grow up knowing that she is always the star. Especially right now that she has a baby brother. I'm always trying to teach her to be a good responsible and loving big sister




That's Gwen my daughter (left) with her best friend Mikaela

Still renting but happy.

We just moved to our new house last Friday, That's why ive' been busy these past few days of packing and then unpacking. The house has it's own beauty, it's really nice and i like it. But the downside of this is.. we're still renting, My husband and i are still saving more to get our own house.

I felt bad because our main goal for this year is to finally have our own house, but because i just gave birth to my baby boy last March. It was hard for us to purchase our dream house. So again i have to wait for next year. and again i hope that it will really be next year and not the next year, the following year, or after two years.

I can really feel how hard it is to live nowadays, raise two kids and be the best mom at the same time. but no matter how hard it is. I will still do my best for my family's happiness. And i know that a lot of parents nowadays are feeling the same way as i do. I still considered myself very lucky to have my children, my very loving husband and our cozy house.

Gift pens on christmas.

Many of us are having the same problems every christmas, and that is.....gifts! Oh yes, The first person who is currently suffering from this is my husband, It's so funny how he wrote the list of all the people he needed to give presents, if you will only see how ugly his list is. Full of erasures, changed names, changed gifts, checked marks, unchecked marks etc.

He has so many things in his mind and i don't want him to suffer just because he can't find the right presents. As a newly promoted Manager in his company. He is kind of pressured on what to give to many of her staffs and colleagues. He doesn't like to give gifts that is expensive and then later on wouldn't be useful to them.

I gave him this wonderful idea of giving out personalized pens to all of his co-workers. He so loved that idea. Not only this is useful it has a personal touch, your name is engraved. I showed him the gift pens that are sold at gift pens.com, He got even more excited when he saw their wide range of personalized items like watches and leather items. They have cross watches and other trusted brands so you have many And it's free engraving, so what more could you ask for? you gotta see for your self.

China's good news.

Have you ever seen such an amazing picture, that you were totally blown away. I was so astonished when i saw this picture. first and foremost i know that this picture was unedited because it was given to me by one of my nicest and charming student Judy, I was amazed so I'd like to share this picture with you.

This is my student Judy. She once worked in China. She told me about this place in China, I told her that we always hear so many bad news about that beautiful country, Like the lead content found in toys,plastic products and others, The tainted milk, And a lot more. I told her that even though China Made a lot of Gold Medals in the Olympics. People Still tends to look at the negative reports about China,

Although Judy is a Taiwanese. She still believes that there is more about China. And i believe her. I know that the news changed some of my views about that country. But i still believe that there is more to see of that country and that is Jiuzhaigou.

Jiuzhaigou ( ju-zai-gow) Is a valley found in China, It is found in the southern end of Minshan mountain range. Jiuzhaigou means valley of nine villages. I want you to look closely at the picture. and see how crystal clear the water is, actually my student Judy calls it green sea because of its color. But what really amazes me is how you can actually see what lies beneath. and how you can actually see it through Camera lenses. Imagine If your actually there, I'm already planning of visiting this place very very soon.

Lucky tropical country.

I love my country no matter what other people say. but there is something that my daughter hoped we have. .. winter.
Living in a tropical country has great positive things. Only rain or shine. I'm not a big fan of the rain. but This is the best weather for my husband. My hubby loves rain so much... why? Oh there's a lot of tings that makes rain a winner for my husband.

• Rain makes cold nights colder
• He can drink hot coffee, tea, coco with pleasure.
• It makes the family complete. My husband said when it rains, most families like us just stay at home and spend a lot of time together. Especially when the rain is strong, we all just stay in one place and talk and laugh. I like that, He loves it.
• We can watch movies together
• He and my children like to stay under the sheets and play.
• If it rains in the afternoon, we could all go out and just bathe in the rain
• He could wear his nice jackets everywhere
• Saves on electricity. you don't need to turn on the aircon or fan.
  

My husband like summer, but i love it more .. why?

• It dries up my clothes really fast and it smells good. (just don't let it stay for long)
  
• I can make different fruit smoothies/ shakes/ cold drinks and share it to my family.
• Beach! Beach! beach! Oh yes i love swimming
• Flip flops is like a necessity
• Oooh Ice cream, it melts fast so you have to eat it fast.
  
• Nice tanned skin
• Cotton clothes every time
  

My daughter is always hoping that we have winter because she wants to make snowman and she likes to wear mittens. And wish to have a white christmas. But there are also days that she think she's lucky of living in a country with no winter..." At least i won't catch a cold mom" She hates it when she's sick. She can't go out and play.

Enveloped Ideas.

Image via WikipediaI just want to take a break from the usual post and give you this.This is one of my favorite songs of all time. And i just want to share it to all of you, To pay tribute to Mr. Teddy Diaz the former lead guitarist of the dawn.

Enveloped Ideas
The dawn

Singing out my enveloped ideas
Doesn’t seem all too bad
Hoping it would be easier
To sing out my enveloped ideas

Stanza I:
T0rying pointlessly to understand
Having nothing to say
Just shadows what remains boy Inside
This is called is what my envelope ideas

Singing out my envelope ideas
Doesn’t seem all too bad
Hoping it would be easier
To sing out my enveloped ideas

Stanza II:
Why should I carry this platter? (platter)
Didn’t it just pass me by? (by…)
And does one cling right on the edge? (the edge)
I have an empty dream, this here my ideas.

Repeat Chorus

Rock on!

The old place to eat.

two weeks ago, we (my family, brother and sister together with their loved ones)Went to an old place, a place were we used to eat when we were still teens, There's not much change around, only the prices of the food. But the food still taste great.

When we were still young( i mean teens) and we wanted to eat, we usually go to this place because it's cheap and not very pricey. And the food taste really great. This is not a fine dine in, nor a fast food chain. It's just one of the food place that you may found just around the corner. But actually, It's quite far from our house. My brother just like to drive us there. It's worth the drive.

If I'm not mistaken the last time i went there was when i was still pregnant with my first daughter. So it was like 5 years ago, I've been so busy, I never had a chance to come by. But their juke box is still alive. Although it doesn't sound really good. I still think it was cool. The sound was really bad, It sounded as if it came from a closed box. Or an old radio. Well, it is old.

The people there were still nice and friendly, but i never had a chance to see the owner, I'm not sure if she's still alive. (kidding!). I'm not very nostalgic type of person, But i do reminisce sometimes.

Like when i went to visit my aunties, I used to lived with them when i was in grades school. And when your young, Houses, buildings, churches etc. seems to be very tall. The feeling i had then was just plain happy and amazed. haaaay.

The picture you see there is my soon to be brother in law, Chris. and he's beside the juke box.

Just at the right angle.

I can't believe myself. I found my old emails still alive!! I mean, nowadays i hardly read emails especially forwarded ones. but, 2 years ago, i used to keep forwarded emails and read it maybe if I'm bored or something.

Today i was supposed to delete those Jurassic ages emails, but i stopped whenever something funny or strange caught my attention so here are the images i thought of sharing to everyone, before i turned them to Oscar the grouch.

Just at the right angle......