Mom’s Insights and Thoughts

Long Time!

2008-11-13T08:44:00.000-08:00

It's been almost since I last updated this blog. Due to the crisis in the country we need to prioritize stuffs that we needed the most. All those typhoons that attacked our country and many other crisis we all hope that our country can cope up to straighten up our economy. What's new anyway? Still busy with a lot of home works an making sure that kids are guided well in their studies.

Christmas is approaching this is our big celebration in the Philippines and I think there is no better Christmas than how we celebrate it every year. No matter how crisis it is we make sure that we have something laid on the table during the Christmas Eve for the family to gather together and thank all the blessings.

Beware of Pool Wedding

2008-10-21T22:04:00.000-07:00

I've seen this video featured in yahoo the other day. Out of curiosity why it's entitled "worst best man" I click it then searched it in youtube. I can't help myself but laughing out loud but also thinking if it was real or just for fun.

I must say, be careful when you are planning to have a pool wedding. Also, make sure that there are some pole to hold on to just in case one of your secondary sponsors will have a little accident like this. The groom should jump in the pool too and ask the minister to continue the ceremony.

Meet Hector Kabande

2008-10-13T08:35:00.000-07:00

Let us meet another amazing person of hospitality business Hector Kabande who contributed and part of the hotel industry for quite a while. He is residing now in the US but known to be a chef of Mexico's Hot Pepper. He is a director and his duties include the smooth operation of Lucerna hotel. He started this hotel in 1966 a family business and his mother Maria Teresa De Kabande is the President.

No Luck but Hoping

2008-10-07T10:24:00.000-07:00

It's late and my computer is acting up no luck to even get at least one opportunity for tonight but it's fine. Our computer is ready to surrender and getting a new LCD is so expensive rather than breaking it more I think better to get a new one. It keeps acting up after fixing each trouble another will arise! It seems that our monthly internet bill is not worthy if in fact cannot use it.

I maybe say goodbye to blogging and will just go rent in the cafe when we need to speak to our relatives and browse for projects.

Fast Approval Personal Loans

2008-09-29T21:28:00.001-07:00

I admit life is getting more difficult now unlike before when my husband was still working in the country we can still survive in our everyday living and bills. We can go to the mall with the kids and go family vacations but due to bad shape economy he has to work overseas. It's hard to get money for the processing fees and we applied for Personal Loan with terms of payment so we can afford to pay it installment.

The Loan Market helps process Fast Personal Loans nationwide to serve people and let them get the approval quickly. The best choice to depend when you are having financial difficulty. As we all know it's hard to borrow money from friends and relatives knowing that they also have their monthly bills to pay and a family to feed.

A Blessing in September

2008-09-29T10:50:00.000-07:00

I am a mother of three no computer geek nor writing experts but out of curiosity I about pagerank that bloggers are talking about it gave me big question before what is that all about? Every blogger wants a pagerank and I felt like I was left behind what is it for?

It's very late at night here now and here I am checking what's going on in the bloggers world. I saw the green bar in my blog with 1 number in it. Oh wow! Is this what you call PR? I checked the 3P and yes, I have 2 greens which I rarely see in my life. Everytime I check it all I have are pink and gray now I got green. So this is how PR works for bloggers, the higher the PR your blog has the more tasks you can make.

Car Loan Even Your Credit is not Outstanding

2008-09-29T10:27:00.000-07:00

If you are in need of car and want to have a Car Loan but your credit score is holding you back to go to the bank and apply. Well, forget about the bank rather visit Bad Credit Car Loans and you have your options to loan a used or brand new car. You can even apply online it's secure so there is nothing to worry about revealing your personal information.

It is quick and simple a counselor can assist you pick your car choice and budget it with your financial status. This is so far the car financing that offers excellent service for people who wanted to own a car but with bad credit.

Another Big Movie of the Year

2008-09-18T09:16:00.000-07:00

This is another hit movie by KC Concepcion and Richard Gutierrez, it was shoot in Greece and up to now is making a lot of money in theaters not only here in the country but also in other countries.

KC is the eldest daughter of the megastar Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion while Richard (twin) is a brother of Ruffa. Congratulations for this big movie!~

Typhoon and Classes

2008-09-11T19:03:00.000-07:00

It's been over a week and the weather is still unpredictable, there is typhoon in some places and we are lucky that Metro Manila is not affected but experiencing heavy rains. The classes are not even suspended so there is no rest to projects. We are quite lucky that our house is very close to the school and just watching the kids go to school.

There is no internet access yet at home as it is not a major necessity but it helps researching information. As soon as we settle our budget we will get it reconnected for the meantime we need to rent in the cafe.

Super Busy Week

2008-08-30T09:42:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! My luxury time to blog and visit your blogs is very limited nowadays. Having 3 kids is not easy I need to spend more study time with them. The exam is getting closer so even them are limited to play with friends and need to concentrate in their homeworks and pointers to review.

They are still in elementary but it makes us all occupied with lots of things to do and I want to make sure that they will get excellent grades. During weekdays they have plenty of time to play but during school days even TV is limited to them. I am glad that they are doing very well in school.

A Very Special Love Box Office

2008-08-20T18:42:00.000-07:00

The singing champion Sarah Geronimo recently launched her first movie with John Lloyd Cruz. From singing into acting in TV series entitled "Pangarap na Bituin" now in the big screen and named as the reigning box office queen. She hailed as the new superstar more or less on the 3rd week showing of their movie "A Very Special Love" it already surpassing P130-M in the Philippines. Congratulations!!!

Your Auto Body Repair Shop

2008-08-20T17:59:00.000-07:00

When your car needs some repair you need to find the collision shops that are trusted by its customers. In the US it is very easy to find car collision repair experts by simply entering the zip code in collision repair websites. When the experts fixed your car your auto body will look brand new. Additionally, going to the repair experts is an advantage to get excellent result and high quality materials and service.

Classes Suspended in Metro Manila

2008-08-20T01:04:00.000-07:00

Well, as of today, classes for all level are suspended because of typhoon Caren. It's nice for me for we have a lot of time to focus with my kids reviewers. This week will be their 1st grading period. As their mom, I'm still hoping that my kids will still be once again the top achievers of the year. Parents are the happiest when they see their kids being successful in their school.

Heavy rain is still going on that makes Metro Manila experiencing heavy flood. Most of the lower part of Metro Manila are now flooded and even businesses are closed. Just hoping that internet connection will not be affected.

HAPPY BLOGGING EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!

Mom Let's Stay Pretty

2008-08-18T18:52:00.000-07:00

For mommies out there I'm sure we do not want others to call as "losyang" though we have kids already it's necessary for us to stay pretty and young looking. We are aware that here in our country the economy is bad so instead of buying beauty products we'd rather buy food for us. Well, it does not mean that you will not take care of yourself when you have enough budget let's do the inexpensive beauty maintenance like ice. Here is how to:

*wash your face with clean water and mild soap to take off make ups, powder or beauty cream
*get ice cubes and let it melt a little until it's shiny
*run the ice gently over your face but be careful running over your eyes (i would suggest close your eyes, ice is slippery you do not want to hurt your eyes)
*pat your face with clean towel and you're done

Avoid using astringent so you will not look like a clown, imagine how funny it is when your face is so white while your neck and your skin are dark. Just a thought...

Now Hunting in Triple P

2008-08-14T18:44:00.000-07:00

What can I say now? A busy mom still finding time to earn a little even at home while taking care of my three "chikitings". I am lucky that when I submit my blog in triple P I got approved in just minutes, my sister said I need to wait for about 48 hours or a week until the customer love reviewed and approved it but as I said I got approved right away!

I am trying to learn more in terms of blogging so I will make more money for the kids extra expenses. Our deal is that my earnings from blogging will go to them to spend time in the mall arcade to play and to eat in Jollibee. I admit, I'm not good in blogging but it put smile to my relatives that are far from us right now and not to mention that it will put smile on my little kids faces when they tasted my earnings from here.

Audio and Media Converter Software

2008-08-14T18:14:00.000-07:00

We wanted to convert my brother's wedding video into CD but we do not know how to convert them. We asked a computer shop to convert it to CD/DVD however we only wasted money because it's not compatible with our media player and did not play at all. Finally, there is a software that can convert WMV to AVI and compatible to most audio and video players.

I am reading the rates&reviews for this software and seems like to work well so I am eager to try it myself. The software looks user-friendly, I can understand the visual editor which I believe will work well for a newbie to computer like me.

Philippines Olympic Team 2008

2008-08-13T06:13:00.001-07:00

Filipinos are hoping to get medals for the Olympic 2008 in Beijing, China where our government offers 15M pesos incentive to Filipino athlete/s to bring home gold medal. Our country sent 15 players to compete in the Olympic Game. The 15 players are:

1. Mark Javier (Archery)
2. Henry Dagmil (Athletics)
3. Maristella Torres (Athletics)
4. Henry Tanamor (Boxing)
5. Miguel Molina (Swimming)
6. James Wlsh (Swimming)
7. Ryan Arabejo (Swimming)
8. Daniel Coakley (Swimming)
9. Christel Simms (Swimming)
10. Rexel Ryan Fabriga (Diving)
11. Sheila Mae Perez (Diving)
12. Tshomlee Go (Taekwondo)
13. Mary Antoinette Rivero (Taekwondo)
14. Eric Ang (Shooting)
15. Hidilyn Diaz (Weightlifting)

Will this be the success of the Philippines to bring home gold? Win or lose we are always proud of our Olympic Team for making it far to the Olympic. Participating in the game is already a proud of our country.

Starting To Chase Milkfish

2008-08-10T16:24:00.000-07:00

Gratitude to my cousins and sister for motivating me to write my own blog. I had no idea what to write first and now I agree with them to take advantage with our unlimited internet access at home now. I am dividing my time with my kids school projects and blogging that makes me more eager to write when I got approved to some of making money sources through blogging.

I am neophyte with the techniques on how to make a good article and beautify my blog but every time I messed up with it my sister is to the rescue to fix it. Thank you very much to those who inspired me writing and to my family for being my inspiration.

Where To Spend Vacation in USA

2008-08-10T16:03:00.000-07:00

A certain percentage of the populations all over the world are dreaming to come to the prestigious country the United States. Many are dreaming to work and have a greener pasture in the land of milk and honey the USA. I would be lying to myself if I would not want to visit and see the country because like others I am hoping that one day my family will be able to visit the land of opportunity to tour around and explore most of the beautiful places.

I believe there are lots of Filipinos in the West Coast and there are lots of beautiful beaches and vacation rentals to stay for accommodation. If we were to go to the US we will travel from West to East and start our get away at the Oregon Coast Vacation Rentals for couple weeks since they have great deal to offer. Thinking that you are on the other side of the world and will still enjoy the Pacific Ocean in the west coast Oregon Vacation Rentals would be great advantage compare to the prices of most vacation rentals in California and other nearby states. I know one day our family will be able to visit the country and looking forward to realize our dreams because I am inspired by the press released below:

For Immediate Release
August 8, 2008
For More Information:
David McElveen, President
River City Travel & Oregon Beach Vacations
503-528-7491
David@travelpdx.com

Oregon Beach Vacations Expands Offerings To Include South Oregon Coast The Oregon Coasts Leading Vacation Rental Company Opens Office In Florence With Addition of North Bay Condominiums
Portland, OR – August 2008 / Oregon Beach Vacations / Press Release – Oregon Beach Vacations, the leader in vacation rentals along Oregon’s magnificent coastline, has announced that it will begin offering vacation rentals in Florence, Oregon’s North Bay Condominium Complex beginning August 8th. This expansion into the South Oregon Coast will be enhanced by the opening of their new Florence, Oregon office later in August 2008. The office will not only serve the North Bay Condominium Complex but will service the region encompassing Florence to Bandon, Oregon.
Oregon Beach Vacations is a Portland, Oregon based company and is owned by River City Travel which is Oregon’s second largest travel agency handling the corporate travel needs of Oregon companies. Both River City Travel and Oregon Beach Vacations are owned by David McElveen and Joe Murray. Oregon Beach Vacations currently offers more than 200 professionally managed vacation rental homes and condominiums and is poised to expand to offer more properties in the near future.
“Our goal is to have vacation rental properties located along the entire coastline of Oregon. Since the founding of Oregon Beach Vacations in 2004, we have been approached by many homeowners along the Southern Oregon Coast to manage their properties. With the opening of our new Florence office this August, we will be able to give property owners and those interested in vacationing from Florence to Bandon and all areas in-between, the service they deserve and expect from our organization” stated David McElveen of Oregon Beach Vacations.
David continued, “We have kept a list of homeowners that have expressed interest in joining our rental program and we are just getting to the point where we can reconnect with these homeowners and offer our services to them. Within twelve months, we are looking to have upwards of 40 properties on the South Oregon Coast from organic growth and we will be looking into acquisitions in this area.”
The office located in Florence will be Oregon Beach Vacations fourth office and will be completely networked with offices in Portland (Corporate), Cannon Beach and Lincoln City. All offices can be reached via telephone at 800-723-2383 or 503-528-7480.
· The Lincoln City office employs twenty full-time team members, a number which expands greatly during the height of the vacation rental season. That office has homes for coastal vacationers in Pacific City, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Waldport and Yachats.
· The Cannon Beach office offers vacation homes from Manzanita to Astoria - including Gearhart, Seaside, Cannon Beach and Rockaway Beach. Oregon Beach Vacation Rentals is actively pursuing more vacation rentals along the North Oregon Coast – interested homeowners should view or download the Oregon Beach Vacations Homeowner Brochure.
· The Florence office currently manages thirty condominiums in the North Bay Condominium Complex and will be the focal point of the South Oregon Coast Expansion.
More information about the vacation rental offerings of Oregon Beach Vacations and their rental management program can be found on their website: www.OregonBeachVacations.com which includes real-time online booking; Lincoln City webcam; their innovative GuestAdVantage™ Program; pictures and descriptions of their rental properties; (luxury properties, featured properties, large group properties, pet friendly properties and condos) ; specials; area information and much more.
About Oregon Beach Vacations
Oregon Beach Vacations was founded in 2004. The owners, David McElveen and Joe Murray, envisioned building a premier vacation rental company on the Oregon coast. Today, Oregon Beach Vacations operates four offices and manages over 200 vacation rental properties. The company is owned and operated by River City Travel, Oregon’s second largest travel agency which includes a staff of over 85 team members in Oregon and Washington State whose combined sales is over 40 million dollars per year. Benefits for homeowners include an aggressive marketing campaign that reaches over two million potential guests weekly; marketing agreements with over 4,000 travel agents worldwide and 24/7 availability. For more information, please visit www.OregonBeachVacations.com or call 800-723-2383.

SCATTERGORIES

2008-08-09T15:09:00.000-07:00

SCATTERGORIES. ..it's harder than it looks! Erase my answers, enter yours, send it on to your friends. *Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following... *They have to be real places, names, things. Nothing made up! Try to use different answers if the person in front of you had the same 1st initial. You CAN'T use your name for the boy/girl name question:

WHAT IS YOUR NAME -- Elma
4 LETTER WORD - erap
VEHICLE - expedition
TV Show – Expose
CITY - ewan
BOY NAME - enteng
GIRL NAME – empay
OCCUPATION – editor
SOMETHING YOU WEAR –evening gown
SOMETHING FOUND IN A BATHROOM - eh di salamin
REASON FOR BEING LATE – ewan ko
SOMETHING YOU SHOUT – ewwwww!!

Thank you my sister for Avee me this tag and am forwarding to:

HAPPY FIESTA, PANDAN CATANDUANES

2008-07-30T02:21:00.000-07:00

Through this little way I wanna say HAPPY FIESTA to all my kababayan in PANDAN CATANDUANES. They are Celebrating town fiesta today. To my in -laws there, have a wonderful fiesta! I wanna say congratulations to my hubby's niece CARMEN PANTE for passing her nursing board exam.

Pandan is another town in our province Catanduanes. I took my associate degree in Pandan Colleges prior to B.S. Ed in Catanduanes States Colleges in the Virac the capital of Catanduanes. We have relatives in Pandan and this is my hubby's hometown too.

Once again, Happy Fiesta to All Taga-Pandan!

Zenni Optical- Complete Prescription Eyeglasses From $8.00

2008-07-14T00:33:00.000-07:00

This is what I really want to have a perfect, very classy and elegant style of prescription eyeglasses in a very affordable price. If you want to have a high quality of eyeglasses to wear, and you don't

You know where to buy it? Well, worries no more because there are Incredible Stylish New Frames From Zenni the website that sells an affordable prescription eyeglasses. You can also find here the color and the style that you really want for. I've seen Zenni Optical was on FOX news! Amazing they are featured in this network which is known worldwide.

The edge of Zenni is that they are the one who manufacture frames for their own products and to give more assurance of the best quality for their clients plus very less expensive at Zenni Optical $ 8 Rx Eyeglasses only. Still, if you want to have an elegant eyeglasses to wear with a reasonable price. You can Visit at Zennioptical.com for sure you can find here ,that surely best for you.

BE THE BEST AMONG THE REST!

2008-07-11T08:00:00.000-07:00

The presentation of the Miss Universe candidates at Vietnam!

Near approaching, we will be witnessing The 57th ANNUAL MISS UNIVERSE PAGEANT 2008 Live ON NBC. Here in the Philippines, We can Also witness the Crowning moment of this years' MISS UNIVERSE Pageant LIVE VIA SATELITE from NHA TRANG , KHANH HOA in VIETNAM on MONDAY 9:30 AM on ABS-CBN2.

Watch Miss UNIVERSE PAGEANT 2008

2008-07-09T18:10:00.000-07:00

* JENNIFER BARRIENTOS, Miss Universe pageant
representative for the Philippines. She hails at San Mateo Rizal.

Age; 22

Occupation; Free lance model

Height; 5'8''

Early this year, she won Bb. Pilipinas Universe, runners up were; Patricia Fernandez (Bb.Pilipinas International) and Janina San Miguel (Bb.Pilipinas World)

* Jennifer enjoys water sports like, water skiing, and scuba diving. She also loves ; Volley ball and Basket ball,Window shopping, Watching movies, Dining out and Surfing the net.

* JENNIFER BARRIENTOS, is the youth leader at the local church Ministry and freelance model. She has got a BS TOURISM degree from the UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS. Earlier, she had worked as a Welcome Ambassador for THE STAR WORLD HOTEL in MACAU.

* She wants to increase AIDS and HIV awareness and work for the rights of Women and Children.

Would Love To Stay In These Rooms

2008-07-09T08:09:00.000-07:00

Look at these pictures! These are the styles and designs for our home which hoping to reach this goal in the near future. I believe every parents dream is to give their kids a good future and a shelter where they can be comfortable at. If given the chance to have these styles in our own house why not?