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A Rather “Big” Problem 2008-03-29 09:29:17 If you noticed in my photos, you’d realize I seldom post photos showing off my whole body. I usually take pictures of my face which I kinda like. That’s because I’m on the heavy side and I don’t look good with a whole body photo because of my “big physique.”
Last year, I tried slimming down. [...] Read more:Rather
, Problem
Want a Tour in Marikina? See the Tour Package that Suits You. 2008-03-28 11:18:22 This article is for Ernie, a Marikeño.
Some weeks ago, I went on a City Tour of Marikina which turned out to be very interesting for me. In my 31 years in Marikina, I thought I know a lot but in this tour, I was such in a state of debt relief that now, I really [...] Read more:Suits
The Benefits of Summer on Cost Cutting 2008-03-28 10:29:15 For most parts of Metro Manila, the heat is bearable but very uncomfortable. It’s very hot indeed and whenever I would see water, it’s like I’m seeing heaven. Whenever I watch TV today, my eyes bulge whenever I see beaches and swimming pools and I feel very hot that indeed, if I can get into [...] Read more:Benefits
, Summer
, Cutting
Our Version of a Home Theater 2008-03-28 04:19:35 I’ve always said I enjoy a simple life. I don’t even wanted to be really rich because that would mean rich problems too.
However, there are finer things in life that money can buy which I really enjoy. For one, we just acquired a 25 inches semi-flat TV. For some, it’s not really extravagant but [...] Read more:Home Theater
Summer Art Workshop in Marikina 2008-03-27 20:06:00 It’s summer and it’s vacation time for our school children. Like most parents, many of us maybe want summer activities for our kids so they would be learning and doing something fun and productive during their school break.
Good new for Marikeños, the Teatro Marikina would be holding a SUMMER ART WORKHOP for children. The facilitators [...] Read more:Summer
, Workshop
Marikina’s Virtual Ordinance Library 2008-04-02 23:08:37 Another innovation is being introduced by Marikina — the Virtual Ordinance Library
.
Now, you need not go the Office of the Council Secretary located at the Justice Building in front of the Marikina City Hall to look for or get copies of Ordinances. You just go to the City Hall, properly dressed (no rubber slippers and [...]
Reuniting with Pinoys Abroad, Thanks to Calling Cards 2008-04-02 01:24:58 Yesterday was my friend’s birthday. Since we became friends in 1992, we have been inseparable and we spent all her birthdays together. This year though, it’s different, she’s already in the States.
I really missed her. There was a time our friendship was tested and we were lucky that we survived everything and remained friends despite [...] Read more:Thanks
, Calling
, Cards
Where To Go In Marikina? Know Where to Eat and What to Order. 2008-04-01 08:31:52 MARIKENO’S, STOP, LOOK, AND READ!
It’s summer and it’s very hot we long for something cool like the classic Halo-Halo and of course to go with it, we would look for something yummy and filling like grilled hamburger or spaghetti. During the night, we would want not just a sip of beer but also a nice [...] Read more:Order
Empowering the Filipina Youth on Gender Issues 2008-04-03 23:56:48 The introduction of gender laws in the Philippines has showed substantial progress in terms of protecting women and children from abuses. In other countries in Asia and in some parts of our country however, gender discrimination remains pervasive.
Although the efforts of the government and NGOs and other concerned groups are laudable in promoting gender equality, [...] Read more:Issues
What Site Owners or Bloggers Should Know? 2008-04-03 10:03:24 When I finally decided to have my very own self-hosted blog, the first thing that crossed my mind was choosing the theme of my site and the right web hosting. Unlike my free blogs, I would be paying my web host so I would have to make sure that its services would be satisfactory.
A [...] Read more:Owners
Small Business Loan in Helping You Start Your Own Online Business 2008-04-03 09:25:49 We all know that starting a business means big expenditures and risk-taking. In terms of costs, you worry about the rent, the construction or structure, the permits, bills, etc. In terms of risks, there is the possibility of losses or bankruptcy.
Those kind of worries are indeed reasonable. It would be very hard to gamble [...] Read more:Small
, Business
, Helping
, Start
, Small Business
More Summer Dreams… 2008-04-07 20:35:24 It’s still summer right? So, I’m still up dreaming for summer getaways. Fortunately, in real life, I still haven’t been out of town since the dawn of the summer sun. Pity me.
That’s the beauty of having the liberty to dream whatever you want. I get to go to places I’ve always wanted to be — [...] Read more:Summer
, Dreams
It’s Still Summer So I’m Still Dreaming 2008-04-09 00:21:40 I have written about some places and even countries I would love to be this summer but I haven’t mentioned my ultimate summer dream: a vacation spree in the land of bikinis and thongs, Hawaii.
Not because I wanted to wear those (in my dreams!) but because when you hear the word Hawaii, it’s almost synanimous [...] Read more:Summer
, Dreaming
Summer Activity For The Family 2008-04-08 20:12:04 There’s one thing summer is good for aside from planning and going on vacations: putting House Plans into action. This is specially so if you have a lot of grown-up kids on their vacation, this is the time to give them a project that would make them busy and productive as well as would work [...] Read more:Summer
, Activity
, Family
All About Domain Registration 2008-04-08 06:35:41 Most bloggers started with a free blog services until they get some good readership and following by writing good materials. By then, he/she would hope for a domain registration.
Truth is, having a site’s domain is quite easy, so long as you have the money to spend for it. That is the first most important thing [...] Read more:Registration
Entrepreneurship Made Easy. Some Tips on Small Business Management. 2008-04-09 22:57:10 There are different kinds of business for different people. Online businesses is now blooming but to some, it doesn’t work. My best friend just ventured into a small food business and I’m very happy for him, he’s happy I think but very stressed.
Stress is always a component, a part and parcel, of any real business [...] Read more:Entrepreneurship
, Small
, Business
, Management
, Small Business
Panick Buying Caused by Rumored Rice Shortage in Philippines 2008-04-09 19:04:06 This morning, as I watched Unang Hirit, the first news of my day was about Rice Shortage
in the Philippines
which I have been hearing and lamenting for more than a month. Apparently, the class C and D consumers who are largely depending on NFA Rice are alarmed by the rumors that there will be [...] Read more:Buying
Are There Museums in Marikina? 2008-04-11 21:19:22 I have recently joined a forum for Marikeños and I was very glad to meet a lot of good people there from my city. One of the forum members asked about places in Marikina where he can bring in his students for an educational tour. I said there are lots.
Marikina is now a favorite destination [...]
Free Wifi at the Marikina City Hall 2008-04-11 09:49:57 Good news for bloggers and internet users and fanatics, the Marikina City Hall
is now a WiFi Free Zone!
So now, you can bring your laptops and fidget with your computers while waiting for your transactions to finish.
For those without laptops, don’t despair, Marikina City Hall also have a kiosk with computers for free [...]
Crucial Factors on Making Money from Blogging 2008-04-14 19:09:12 Blogging for most bloggers has always been fun and a good source of income. There are quite a number also of those who even stopped or resigned from their day job because blogging pays better than their regular jobs.
However, for a serious blogger who is really into making money from his blogs, there are top [...] Read more:Crucial
, Money
, Blogging
Marikenya Supports Pinoy Press Forum Contest 2008-04-14 03:13:54 Calling all bloggers out there.
PinoyPressForum
is holding a blog post contest with nice cash prizes. Check out the contest details below (from pinoy press forum administrator kapeng barako):
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Create a blog post on how blogging can change the world, or how can we make a better world through blogging. There’s no required number of words [...] Read more:Contest
Blogging and Money 2008-04-17 04:15:37 Blogging indeed pays well. A lot of bloggers started out as hobbyists, people who loves to journal and write their daily experiences and learnings. Later on, they would realize there’s money in blogging and then, they’re hooked.
My blogger friend was able to pay off his credit card debts because of blogging. That really inspired [...] Read more:Blogging
, Money
The Official Marikina City Seal 2008-04-16 23:26:11 Marikina celebrated yesterday its 378th Founding Anniversary. Happy Marikina day to all Marikeños!
Let me share with you today the meaning of the Official
City Seal of Marikina which was designed by former Mayor Bayani BF Fernando based from the Marikina City Planning and Development Authority (MCDA) Facts and Figures booklet.
The Marikina City [...]
Gift Ideas and More, A Mother’s Day Special 2008-04-16 21:04:51 Mothers are indeed very special and it was just fitting that every year, Mother’s Day is celebrated as a tribute to their unconditional, unpretentious and unparalleled love. It is this day of the year that a mother should be given special treatment — breakfast in bed, day-off from chores, Mothers Day Baskets with lovely flowers, [...] Read more:Special
Forbidden Kingdom at the Marikina Blue Wave Mall 2008-04-18 03:35:07 Finally, Fobidden Kingdom
is Now Showing! The movie I was desperately waiting for in the last months. Today is the first showing day of the first movie of my all-time favorite martial arts and comedy genius Jackie Chan and the amazing karate master Jet Li.
It’s really fortunate Marikina has now its very own [...] Read more:Forbidden
Marikina Today by Cesar Mariano, A Proud Marikeño 2008-04-17 23:33:45 Take a look at Marikina today in this lovely photo of the Marikina River Park during daytime taken by another proud Marikeño, CesarMariano
of Lawndale, CA.
Maraming Salamat for the photo Kabayan….. Read more:Today
, Proud
Ka-Angkan Festival Today in Marikina 2008-04-18 17:55:43 Marikina’s mood is again festive today, the annual celebration of Ka-Angkan is on the roll.
The Ka-Angkan Festival
or Festival of Clans started in 1999, it has always been celebrated in April during the Founding Anniversary Week of the city. The theme of the feast: Ka-Angkan Ko Mabubuting Tao [my clan members are good people]. The [...] Read more:Today
Why Hawaii? 2008-04-20 17:45:48 Summer will be over soon as well as my chances for an out-of-town summer getaway. Anyway, I had fun posting in Marikenya.com the places I wanted to travel to this summer and I hoped it provided those with “budget” nice vacation ideas.
Now, here are some more interesting information why you should consider peeking at the [...] Read more:Hawaii
Stressed and Tired, Badly Needed a Massage 2008-04-23 07:17:43 This week is such a stressful week. Physically and mentally, I’m exhausted. I forgot to mention that I’m wiped out financially, the reason why I kept on writing about my summer dreams.
One good thing about adults and matured people like me (allow me to address myself such please), when I am stressed, I [...] Read more:Massage
Ideas for Summer 2008 2008-04-22 00:03:09 The heat is still on! It’s still summer and although I’m perspiring big time whenever I’m out of the house, summer always makes me feel good. For the past years, I have always been the summer-and-water babe, this means that summer for me means swimming, pools and beaches. This summer, I’ve decided not to be [...] Read more:Summer
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