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High Five 2008-06-14 23:47:48 5 simple things that cheer me up and give me a "high" (not in the order of importance):1. "HHWWWH" - Holding Hands While Walking With Hubby (I can almost imagine you giggle and say...yeehee!)2. Browsing through photo albums -- reminiscing the sweetest, wackiest, happiest moments captured by our lens.3. Sharing a good laugh with a friend.4. A moment of enlightenment, either from God's Word,
Vitamin Benefits 2008-06-14 22:42:23 Nowadays, taking vitamin supplements is a must to help our bodies cope with the daily stress of life and to protect our immune system from the harmful effects of pollution around us. If you're taking vitamin supplements, then make sure you're taking them properly to get the maximum benefits. Here are some things to remember when taking vitamins:1) Swallowing vitamins with iced water is thought to Read more:Vitamin
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Nominated for Filipino Blog of the Week 2008-06-14 05:14:42 I was informed earlier today that my blog has been nominated for Filipino
Blog of the Week. Wow, just to be in the running for this prestigious award is already an honor for me. Being a newbie in blogging, this nomination is really a huge encouragement. I'll definitely keep the posts flowing -- to continue expressing my thoughts, share what's in my heart and impart to all my reader friends what ca
Sumptuous Dinner 2008-06-11 03:50:38 Hubby and I really enjoyed this superb meal last night, I borrowed the recipe from my good friend Lynda.Chicken Breast in a Tangy Mustard SauceThe ingredients were simple and the recipe was very easy to do. This is definitely an addition to my fave dishes and will be a regular at our dinner table. You can also serve it with pasta and steamed or buttered veggies. If you want to give this recipe a t Read more:Dinner
Pickpocket Duck on the Loose 2008-06-11 01:29:06 I heard this "pickpocketing" duck and its accomplices got arrested and served its time... at the arresting cop's dinner table...hahaha!Photo courtesy of Daily Haha
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Dubai City of Gold 2008-06-10 07:54:52 I was out the whole day yesterday so I didn't get the chance to post anything. My friends and I went to Gold Souk ("souk" is a local term for market). About 300 jewellery shops are all situated in this gold market. This place is not just a famous tourist attraction in Dubai
, but more so a jewellery shopper's paradise. Here, you can find a variety of jewelleries like earrings, rings, necklaces, br
So many blogs...so little time! 2008-06-10 07:48:26 I love to blog hop. Besides wanting to get some traffic and expose my own blog, I simply enjoy going through all the diverse blogs out there. There's just so many creative people and gifted writers who can freely express what's on their minds, write from their hearts and pour out their souls into every article they write. I'm new in blogging and I just can't help but be amazed!At times, through th Read more:little
Make Money While Enjoying Blogging 2008-06-10 07:48:26 My intention for creating this blog is simply to use this medium as a means to express my thoughts about life, sharing my day-to-day musings, experiences, finds, learnings, adventures (and misadventures)... imparting anything that I feel helpful, uplifting and beneficial to those who gets to read my articles. What's great about blogging is that you discover along the way that there are many peopl Read more:Money
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WATCH OUT FOR THIS! 2008-06-10 07:48:26 Hello there! Yesterday was a busy day... had to attend to call of domestic duties, so I was not able to post anything. But that blog break gave me terrific ideas for this blog, which would keep my blog veins alive...hahaha!Remember in one my previous posts, I mentioned that I would be coming up with a special section for recipes. Well, I have been collecting ideas to make that section as interesti
Pink Ribbon Month - Please Support This Tag 2008-06-10 07:45:31 Ok, perhaps I should just declare this day as a tag day. Received 3 tags in a row from 3 good friends and this post is my second posted tag for the day. This tag though is quite special as it is for a good cause which I wholeheartedly support. Thanks Liza for the tag, it's purpose is to help spread the information about the ‘Breast Cancer Awareness’ month of June.Perhaps there maybe someone yo Read more:Ribbon
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A World of Difference 2008-06-10 07:44:20 When I was a young kid, I remember my grandfather always used to say "the world is changing, I don't know if I can keep up anymore." Fast forward to many years, my grandfather is now in heaven, and now I think I'd have to borrow that famous line of his. Just look around you, notice the tall skyscraper buildings, all the new tech gadgets we're using...indeed, we're living now in a fast-paced world, Read more:World
Eats Time! - Pasta Marinara (Meatless Pasta) 2008-06-10 07:41:55 "Eats Time!" for a new recipe. For the diet conscious people out there, my meatless pasta recipe might suit your taste. This is a very simple and easy to do recipe which you can do in 10 minutes. This recipe was originally inspired from Dr. Don Colbert's Book - "What Would Jesus Eat Cook Book", however I had to make some variations as the original does not require for the ingredients to be cooked. Read more:Pasta
KYFV Live! Featuring: The ARTICHOKE 2008-06-10 07:36:59 Since the name of my new section here - KYFV (Know Your Fruits & Veggies) really does sound like a radio channel, then lets make our acquaintance today with our featured veggie something like a radio interview...KYFV Live! with DJ Mariz (broadcasted through RbM Blog)"Hooking you up with your health's best buddies - Fruits & Veggies" Today's Special Guest Star: Archie ARTICHOKEDJ Mariz: Hi,
The Window 2008-06-10 07:34:05 The moral of this story is truly an eye-opener...Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour a day to drain the fluids from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, thei Read more:Window
Beware...The Sushi Police Are Coming! 2008-06-10 07:33:05 Do you like Japanese food? I do, and for the past months I've been learning how to make sushi.When we were still living in Manila and Kuala Lumpur, hubby and I would rather much prefer to go to a Japanese restaurant to satisfy our craving when it calls, but since moving to Dubai, we are now unable to enjoy eating Japanese food as often, as eating at Japanese restaurants here is so expensive (borde Read more:Beware
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The Mountain 2008-06-10 07:31:11 My initial reaction to this cartoon was a good laugh, and then it got me thinking - how many times do we find ourselves in this same situation? Never give up on your dreams! Just provoking you to ponder...Cartoon by Dave Walker. Find more cartoons you can freely re-use on your blog at We Blog Cartoons.
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Lovely Marmande Tomatoes 2008-06-10 07:30:14 This article is a follow-up to my "Are You A Smart Shopper" post. That day I went to Carrefour to do my grocery shopping, I saw this odd-shaped but really cute tomatoes, its tag says "Marmande" Tomatoes
and it was freshly flown-in. Got curious so before writing this article I googled it to see where they originally come from. I found out that this type of tomato is more commonly known as "Ugly Tom Read more:Lovely
Are You A Smart Shopper? 2008-06-10 07:29:40 Just got back from the grocery. Unlike most people, I love to do grocery shopping. I try to avoid going on weekends as I do not particularly like hustling it out with other shoppers, not to mention that I want my shopping to be relaxed. I do take time going through the sections to check for new stuff and bargains (this is the true attribute of a woman! my hubby couldn't agree more, good thing he's Read more:Smart
Breakfast at the Beach 2008-06-10 07:26:12 Do you like eating breakfast? Well, I do. As a matter of fact, breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. But I do know of some people who skip it, I just hope they would soon realize that missing this important meal is a no-no, and health experts warn against it. A healthy breakfast gives and boosts the energy we need to carry us through the day.Yesterday early morning, my friends and I went to J Read more:Breakfast
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Amazing Facts 2008-06-10 07:25:19 A little trivia for you guys...What do these three animals have in common (besides the fact that they are all farm animals)?Answer:I'll reveal it tomorrow...nah, just kidding!Real answer:They were the first passengers in a hot air balloon (strange huh!)Up...up....and away!!!!Credits: Express News Issue No. 64, eDigg.com (for the cliparts)
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A Letter from a Parent 2008-06-10 07:24:45 I called my mom just now. Hearing her voice again and sharing a laugh with her truly made my day. I miss her so much. My dad died when I was young, so it was my mom who single-handedly cared for us through the years.You see, hubby and I work and live abroad. For many years now, we’ve been living apart from family so we don’t get to see them as often, but we never fail to keep in touch. Even no Read more:Letter
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Spreadin' some lovin' kindness... 2008-06-10 07:24:17 Yeepeee! Got tagged by a new wonderful friend I made through blogging. Thanks Gina for this pretty friendship bracelet, will wear it always...you're so sweet!Girly Comments & GraphicsGina, this is especially for you my dear -Ok, now my turn to spread some love... I'm tagging: Wendy, Liza, Janet, Jhay, Mommy Elvs, fiftypushing, and Toni (ooops, the tag rule says to tag only 5, but just couldn
20 Questions Tag 2008-06-10 07:22:15 I was tagged by my good friend Jhay and I'd gladly oblige, perhaps this is also a good way for you guys to get to know me better...Here are the rules for this tag :Remove one (1) question from below and add in your personal question, make it a total of 20 questions, then tag fellow bloggers and let the meme continue . List the people you've tagged at the end of this post.1. What is your favorite f
Cool Tips: Help Your Freezer 2008-06-10 07:02:03 I like reading housekeeping and food magazines, there's a lot of useful tips, new recipes and great ideas you can pick-up which can help in performing "domestic duties" easier. Here are some great tips I want to share with you which I found today at BBC GoodFood Magazine, to keep your freezer in top condition:> Set it to 0 degrees F, or lower, then monitor the temperature with a freezer thermomete Read more:Freezer
Pexlinks Triple Love Project 2008-06-16 06:29:07 If you are a blogger, writing may come easy, but the big challenge is - driving traffic to your site and trying to get even a snippet of attention from online surfers checking out millions of existing blogs. We try to get listed to every blog directory there is, joining several programs so we can promote...promote..promote! After all, what's the point of having the best, most intriguing and highly Read more:Triple
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Kiwi! 2008-06-15 15:07:01 Perhaps some of you who hang out at YouTube searching for interesting finds may have seen this video already - Kiwi! But for those who haven't, I assure you that it would be worth your while to watch it.Created by Dony Permedi, a student in the New York City School of Visual Arts, as his Master's Thesis Animation, with music composed and performed by Tim Cassell, this 3-minute computer animated s
Ten Years Ago Tag 2008-06-17 08:05:19 I got this tag from Tricia of Proud Mommy. Thanks dear!These are the rules: At the end of the post, the player tags 6 people and posts their names, then goes to their blog and leave a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.1. What was I doing 10 years ago?1998: Ooops, I'd have to reveal Read more:Years
Blogging and Connecting 2008-06-16 16:36:57 I have recently been joining blog directories to enlist my blog and to connect with bloggers all over the world so I can broaden my community. Since I started blogging, I have made a lot of new friends from all walks of life.I have also been discovering a lot of gifted writers in the process, who are just so brilliant in their skill to put into words provoking thoughts and opinions about an array Read more:Blogging
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Deadly Egg Attack!!! 2008-06-18 03:17:42 After stumbling upon this photo, I'll never see eggs the same way again...hahaha!Photo Courtesy of: Daily HahaEnjoy your Wednesday guys!This is my entry to Wordless Wednesday.
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