A help to those in need...

Heard from the news last night that government employees can not avail of cash loan if they are victims of the recent calamity in the country. A number actually went to the agency's office today but were dissapointed that the system of using the kiosk to just avail of the loan has not been working. This actually created arguments between officials and employees. I hope the government agencies can fix this already as a number of people are in dire need of financial assistance. I hope they can even work out something that employees can just apply for loans online like what Pacific Advance offers as well. Applying for a loan is as easy as 1-2-3 when initial requirements are met. Cash would automatically be credited to one's bank account.  Isn't it a good option?

People can loan...

Good thing the government is doing measures to help our fellow countrymen. Yesterday, it was announced on the news that victims of the calamity could alredy request, apply for a loan for our government agencies. Fortunate that they could already apply for social security disability loans as well especially to those who would like to rebuild their homes. It was assured that help would be extended right away. Release of the loan was promised not to be more than 5 working days. The government would like to ensure assistance to those who are really in need so they would even install kiosks to most areas to facilitate this efficiency of this grant.

Working together...

is important now especially on this time of calamity. All resources are needed, from relief goods to volunteers who can offer their services. In fact, even doctors, nurses, even divers and breastfeeding mommies are called upon already. I am sure lawyers are also very much willing to help. I hope we have good-hearted lawyers like the Tennessee injury lawyers who are willing to offer their consultations to our fellowmen. No questions asked now on how much help we could give. Whether with sincerity or not, with vested interest or without, as long as you give cause a number are in need.

On Birthday Invitation...

Thinking now on what could be best the theme for a Kid Birthday Invitations since our 2nd child would be celebrating next month. For now, I just want the party to be simple with decors, food so as her kids party invitations for her schoolmates. Unlike her first birthday invitation which was lavish and colorful, I am thinking now to just order online from http://www.announcements-shoppe.com/.

Announcements-Shoppe have a wide selection of kids birthday invitation to choose from. I can include a photo of my daughter to any card I may choose. Or I can modify any design or color from any card I have selected as I may wish so. Since it would be her 3rd birthday, I just want her to celebrate and have fun with her classmates without spending so much. I would just save up some more for her 7th birthday instead.

Rebuilding now...

Before I get concern on how to suppress appetite and that glucomannan can be effective for this, I would rather be more concern first about helping the people in need. Would shelf first the idea of dieting since there are more things to think about.  My relatives who were affected need much help as well as they weren't able to recover anything from their furniture and appliances which were submerged in water.  I am praying for everyone's recovery physically and emotionally.  I hope we can rebuild our nation.

Cleaning up...

We are doing some cleaning up in the house now. Although, we have not been affected by the flood, we still have to clean our premise as there are some muds on the road. Our neighbors are bringing out some of their stuff and making use of all of their rugs to clean the ones that have been damaged by heavy rains and flood.  My heart goes to the people who have lost their families and properties.  It was indeed a tragic experience for most.  But we just have to start picking up the pieces now.  

Celeteque Advanced...

is finally out in the market. I have been a user of their facial wash and I swear by the product. It is now good to know that came out with a moisturizer that can best fight aging skin. I have yet to buy the product since its always out of stock or either not being offered yet to some stores. Well, I have reviewed already some best wrinkle creams available in the market and have tried to compare also their effectiveness and prices as well. But I would probably have to wait first on my final feedback anout Celeteque Advanced after I have used it. I think I need to pay attention to my laugh lines and eye area. Getting your age out of calendar age makes me think how to seriously care for my skin!

A Graduation Announcement

Suprised to receive a Junior High School Graduation Announcements from a childhood friend. I can't believe she already have a teeny! Where did all the years go by? My friend is very excited sending out her daughter's 8th grade graduation announcements!  I love her invitation!  The picture shows how much she looks like her mom (on my friend's younger years, lol!) Now, I am becoming sentimental. I would probably be like my friend who would be very proud to send my kids' junior high school graduation invitations!

My friend ordered from http://www.graduationcardsshop.com/. The site of GraduationCardsShoppe specializes in all graduation annoucements and invitation. They have it from middle school graduation party invitations to even college announcements. 

My friend said she's happy with their service. A proof was emailed to her within an hour after she ordered. They allow unlimited changes at no additional cost, and you can view and personalized everything since they have a patented instant preview features from their website.  I should keep in mind the site as for sure I would need them in the near feature. ;)

Craving...

Arg, I am craving for some Royce Chocolates since yesterday.  I've got to get one later when I go to the shop.  Gee, this is bad.  After all I have researched about apidexin reviews and so I am willing to buy, now, I am making means really to make the pill works!  I have not been running for like weeks now, since it has been raining all the time.  Sometimes, it's really hard to go back to a fitness regime after slacking off for days!  Hope weather would cooperate this weekend, so I can go back to running!

Wednesday Happy Thoughts

For this week, my wednesday happy thoughts are:

1.  Happy Memories from our recent trip.  The kids were very happy.  

2.  Kids being just healthy for months now! 

3.  Booked 1 corporate event this week. 

4.  And 2 more prospective corporate events this week.

5.  More writing assignments.

6.  Ilocos Longganisa for breakfast this morning.

7.  Dinner in Red Kimono with relatives of husband.

8.  Orders from Causeway Malls

9.  Finally, an additional househelp!

10. Christmas Wish Lists

Attending Baby Showers...

I am excited for few friends who would have their baby showers in coming weeks. In fact, I am attending 3 Type Baby Showers! Can you believe it? I am kidding the husband if it could be a sign for us?!  I really do love attending parties and baby shower is no excemption.

One of them actually sought my help in choosing her baby shower invitations.  I asked her for preferences since I am pretty sure we can get Unique and Exclusive Designs for types baby shower Available ONLY at http://www.birth-cards.com.  My friend can even add a photo/picture to any card she has chosen from Birth-Cards. Since it is also her first baby shower, she is particularly asking me also for the wordings to put.  I heart the wordings of the sample on the side so I am showing it to my friend so she can already approve of it.  Obviously, we need to send the invites soon.  

Almost done...

in uploading our pictures and putting on all stories from our HK trip. I was doing it in between the assignment given to me by the husband to also research on Mopar performance parts. You see, we are really planning to give ourselves a nice christmas gift so we are seriously considering all options. Aside from two vehicles we are considering now, the husband is toying with the idea to check on Chrysler and Dodge as well. He asked me to research as to how it would fair on its accessories/parts price. I have already got some information on this so I have yet to forward to him as he would really have the final decision about it.

Moviedate with Friends...

tonight! And I am pretty excited cause aside from meeting and having fun with my good old friends, it would also be our first time the talked about comfortable home theater seating in the newest mall in town! I heard the mall even ordered those seats from abroad. They got it from the renowned supplier which is the Boston Table company. Its a hefty price of 450 but already includes unlimited popcorn and soda as they said. Ok, never mind the cost as we would really want to have fun this time. We would splurge, raise our feet while watching and surely would have a good time together. Afterwhich, we are bound to do some bazaar hopping as we look for great finds as well. I'm sure we would cap the night by having a great dinner as well.  Now, I am already thinking on where to suggest we eat.  I am like craving for Greek food!  Opa!  Cyma, anyone? 

For their room...

This is the kids' room. Yes, it is just a playroom.  We are thinking to buy new kids furniture for this room. In fact, since their room now currently functions as a playroom only, so we would like to move them eventually so they can also have their own beds there. I got few inspirations from My New Furniture Store's site. They've got nice girly cabinets and vanity tables as well that matches the bed. Although I do not want purely pink colors for their furniture, I prefer in the color scheme of yellow and green. There's just so much pink in the room now. We have gone to the mall as well and checked out what other stores offer from the rack.  I saw few pieces that I like but I am not sure about the quality that's why it paved me to search some more and found out about the site. They even offers free shipping. I should tell the husband so he gets to approve it first.  

Who wants leather briefcases?

Me! I do want leather briefcases. In fact, I am thinking to include it in my wishlists for our upcoming christmas parties. I love what I saw from the site of Leather Tree. They makes high quality leather bags at a very interesting price. Makes me want another home for my macbook. I also browsed through the other pages in their website and found nice stylish corporate gifts like padfolio, organizers. These could really be nice christmas gifts to my friends in the industry. They have perfect gifts for everyone.  I am thinking to give one for the husband too since his laptop bag needs replacing.  It could also be a nice gift for my brother, who also complains about his briefcase already.  In fact, he is borrowing my laptop bag as he is bound for US tomorrow.  I guess I need to start ordering now so I won't be left behind for the delivery in time for christmas.  Its a good thing that they do offer free shipping and a guaranteed ordering.  

Friday Fill-Ins #142

1. My car Honda CRV White. 

2. Cooking lunch is coming up next.

3. Lately, things seem very tiring for me...lots and lots of work. 

4. My home office is one of my favorite 'hiding' places.

5. What happened to Tayong Dalawa?  Didn't get the chance to watch it. 

6. Finishing work today is not impossible!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to meeting friends and doing some little shopping, tomorrow my plans include going to the market and hitting some bazaars and would look for things for exchange gifts  and Sunday, I want to have a massage at home!

2009 Top 10 best place to live...

According to CNNMoney.com, the Top 10 Best Places to live in America are:

1. Louisville, CO
2. Chanhassen, MN
3. Papillion, NE
4. Middleton, WI
5. Milton, MA
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6. Warren, NJ
7. Keller, TX
8. Peachtree City, GA
9. Lake St. Louis, MO
10. Mukilteo, WA

Criteria were based on great schools within the community, low crime rates, and offers affordable homes.

She got hooked!

I can't believe that my good friend from gradeschool is now in California and finally settling down. You see, she's the type of girl you would ever think would get married. She's so boyish! I really can't believe that she had a total make-over. But I am happy for her. I was chatting with her through FB and she told me that she met her husband to be through the california chat lines!!! I am amazed that actually works. Its a free site where you actually meet other singles within the same city. And now, they are actually engaged and will get married by December. How I wish I can see her walk down the aisle.  Told her to send me pictures instead.  

Into Half...

I went out with my friends last night for a dinner and I was suprised to see my other friend who have lost so much weight!  Ok, I hate her!  Harharhar!  I can't believe she was even lighter than me now, which used to be the other way around.  How could that happen?  Seriously, she has been doing the treadmill exercise for like one hour and 20 minutes daily!  yes, you read it right rigorously everyday!  Clap, clap, clap on her.  Well, she also told me her little secret, she took some appetite suppressant on her first week, those it made her cut her food intake into half. She gave me a good pointer to just consciously take an effort to eat half of whatever I used to take before.  Makes sense actually.  So if say, I am used to two whole cups of rice, maybe, I should start to make it one cup instead. Then after a week, cut it again into half.  Hmm, maybe I would really try that as well and let's see after a month. 

A week has passed...

and I am so missing this place...



the busy life of city of HongKong!

I promised myself, it would be a yearly visit to this place! I was so short-changed in shopping! :-(

Where to find a swim wear?

Can you tell me where I could get nice and cute swim wear? It's not summer anymore and I doubt where I could get cute pieces for me and my daughters. I even wonder if there's a store that offers mother-daughter swimwears. I like! I like! But before I head out in checking out sexy swimsuits, I think I really need to consider some weight loss supplements already. I have reached my plateau and my running is no longer working.  I haven't lose a pound for a week now despite the fact that I have not been eating already.  Oh well, I cheated for few days last week from our trip to HK.  Now, I am even thinking to try bikram yoga again.  But I just can't find time to do it...yeah I know, excuses, excuses.  I should refrain from it since we are beach-bound in 2 months time!  Need to go double time!

Wednesday Happy Thoughts

1. Dinner with friends tonight.

2. Mcdonald's Hello Kitty Craze.

3. Footspa schedule tomorrow.

4. Upcoming long weekend.

5.  Shopping in bazaars this weekend.

6.  New clients.

7.  Watching In My Life with friends on friday.

8.  My daughter's report cards.

9.  Arrival of my loots from Glo (kate spade and gap items)

10. My new LVoe.

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Ebooks...

There's a new trend in reading books. It is using ebooks instead. Well, that saves you few bucks from buying the hardbounds. And if you are used to internet, you would find the Torrents Search very useful. You can also download movies, shows. I haven't used it still but a number of my online friends are usually getting their downloads from torrent sites. They told me to check Rapidshare if I would start on this habit. The site would actually make it easier for me to search for the book or movies I am looking for.  Its a search engine and torrent site in one.  I have few titles that I would like to try to read via ebooks.  On my top list is the Time Traveller's Wife which we recently watched in the theater.  I so love the story in movie.  They said its a better pick on its book.  Will download its ebook today.

Finally for her!

I am ecstatic, is an understatement. I got some mails today and one of which are save the date postcards from my good friend who will get married next year. She sent me few postcards to distribute also to our other friends. I am very happy its finally happening for her. I know she has been waiting for the time to arrive that its her turn to become the bride since she was mostly a bridemaids for all of our friends' weddings including mine.  I so love the design of her save-the-date card which is so unique and modern.  I'm sure she ordered it online from my recommended supplier, 123Print.  Looks like my friend is really preparing big time for her big day.  In fact, she consulted me with some stuff but I am very happy as she told me that I would just be a guest this time!  So no work responsibility for me.  I could just enjoy the party as well.  Can't wait to see her walk down the aisle!  

Broke?

I am hoping I won't get too broke after our trip to HongKong this week, otherwise, might consider getting the Wyoming Payday Loans ;) Hehehe. Anyway, getting a cash advance is so easy now since you can already apply online and then receive right away an approval after submitting the requirements. In no time, the cash is already wired to your bank account.  It offers an easy payment scheme as well that lets you stretch your finances until your next paycheck.  With all the things in mind that I would like to shop in HongKong, I am hoping that I have enough cash on hand until I get back.  Gawd, help me!

She's a lady bug!

My brother would be the one to bring us to the airport on wednesday and at the same time pick us up by saturday.  In turn, he is asking me if we could get something for their pet dog from HongKong, same as what they saw in better half fashions site. They are asking me to check the lady bug custome. It was indeed so cutey!  I'm sure it would fit well for Kutchi, their dog.  Gotta find one!

I need back-up

For our upcoming trip next week, I have been cleaning the memory cards of our cameras, both the dslr and the Sony Digital Camera. I am bound to transfer all pictures on my laptop to free up some space for our trip to HongKong. Now, I am worried about the influx of pictures in my own laptop's memory so I am thinking to get a backup software to ensure that I won't mess up with my current files now. Might buy it from Double Take Software which my friend recommended. They do offer workload migration and continous backup and recover application at an affordable price.

On Beds...

I heart the vast space of this designer bedroom set, which is available from EroomService. Look below.  I love their pieces especially the designs of their bed frames. Its basically almost the same with what we have currently. Although we do not have such a big space as this but I'm very much happy on what we have. (2nd and 3rd picture). Its our own special place where we convene as a family. Its where we watch flicks and TV shows with the kids. And I specially love the bed enhancer that we got as a gift from husband's uncle. Besides, we completely fit in the bed since we have it in king size. And my favorite part as well is our separate dressing room and bathroom. 

Friday Fill-Ins # 140

It's my first time to join and here it goes...

1. I feel tired already from the day's work.

2. Going out with friends  is always fun.

3. Right now, I can hear these things: people talking in the next table here in the coffee shop.

4. It's weekend once again and I'm glad to be spending quality time with family again.

5. The last time I drunk coffee was just half an hour ago.

6. I'm going to the mall this Labor day weekend.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to staying up late watching TV, tomorrow my plans include working and Sunday, I want to run around the village!

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Preparing...

Its already September...Ber months are here and Christmas Season is just in the corner. Are you already preparing? I used to prepare for christmas as early as the month of October. I make a list already of people to send gifts since I have lots of goddaughters and sons. I am also usually making a list of people to send cards abroad. This year, I want to send out photo christmas cards of our family picture. I might order it from 123print since they have vast selection of designs to choose from.  I am pretty sure our friends and relatives abroad would love to receive it from us.  It makes them see how the kids have grown so much already.  I should start listing now. 

Will bake more...

Before I actually reseach on best hgh releaser, which my cousin told me that it can make me feel and look younger, let me share a picture of what I prepared as snacks of the kids yesterday...



It's the favorite my kids so far, nothing less partnered with an iced tea.   I'm starting to master the recipe already.  Next week, I would try carrot cake instead.  I've been reading a lot of baking books recently and I have a line-up on what to prepare already in the next couple of weeks.  I would share those as well.

Wednesday Happy Thoughts

1. Hello Kitty Craze in Mcdo
2. French Toast breakfast this morning

3. Perfect Banana cake snacks yesterday.

4. Balenciaga bag!  (but not owning one yet)

5.  YSL Muse bag (i also don't have yet but its a happy thought!)

6.  Kids sleeping early already since last week.

7.  Get together with friends

8.  New clients to meet

9. Increased pocket money from the husband

10.  Hong Kong trip next week!