Peace of Mind

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Happy For Pamangkin

I have 19 pamangkins (nephews and nieces) and I'm so proud of them. JR stands out from the rest of them, I guess.

At school, he is a member of the dance troop and so with the glee club (singing). He's popular in the school where he's going to.

In fact, they joined the showtime, the show where Ann Curtis is one of the hosts.

Keep up the good work, JR! We are all here to support you.

Moving Here

Thanks for the guest post by Jonathan Curtis

I thought when I moved here with my husband that we’d be working the land together and waking up early to gather eggs and all that – I didn’t really think that this would be so hard. As it turns out he’s gotten a full time job so it’s all up to me to keep this farm running when he’s not here. I’ve made some upgrades like hiring a farmhand and I went to hughesnet.com to get internet so I could contact vendors and order stuff online but at the end of the day running this small farm is way more work than any job I’ve ever had in my life. I know we were talking about starting to have kids when we moved out here but you know, at this rate I don’t think I have enough energy at the end of the day to wash the dishes much less chase a toddler around. I don’t know where my husband thinks I’m going to find the time to be a mom!

What A Great Easter!

Thankful to a friend for the thoughtfulness:) A's so happy with her big, big Bunnies. Well, one is for me, supposedly but she hugs both. That's okay, the generous heart really understand the concept...wink!

Early morning, as early as 4:00 A.M, we woke up so we can attend the Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks. It was A and I's 1st time. What a blessing to have friends around where we can carpool with them.


After the service, A took a nap and then late afternoon, we carpool again with another friend so our kids can have Egg hunting while the parents are having a party and as usual enjoying the Filipino food.


What a busy and wonderful Easter we had!

My Godsister (Igso- Inaanak ng Nanay Ko)

What a great privilege to see my so called little sis for visiting us in Colorado for 5 days.
They arrived last Saturday morning driving all the way from Norman, Oklahoma.

The last time I saw her, she was still a baby and crawling all over the boarding house we were living.

Amazing that for how many years, we crossed our path again and the reunion is in a different country. We never know where life gonna lead us, huh!

As always, glory and honor to Him for giving us the opportunity to be reunited even for just 5 days of bonding. Superdooper, my A's so happy to have someone at the house.

To be continued...busy at work:)

Hold Onto Good Deals

Guest written by our friend Trent Horton

I think I actually have the website, www.DirectStarTV.com, book marked on my computer at home. I did it a few months ago when I was first considering getting a different TV service set up at our house. I think I came across it and realized how nice it would be to have installed. It had a lot of local channels available and at a really good price compared to what we were getting using our other provider. I am loyal to companies and providers when they are worth being loyal to. I am definitely loyal to this company now. Any time I have needed help, it has been so easy to talk to a person about the problem I was having. The bill is not high at all and I definitely think I am getting more than what I am paying for. I love that feeling. It is a sign that you have a real deal and it is definitely rare to find that nowadays it seems. Once you find a good deal, you have to stay loyal to it as long as it works and so far, this one is working. Thank goodness for that!

What A Blissful Life

A secret to happiness in life can be found in yourself.

People has been asking how do I survive with all the monthly bills and with a kid in tow being just a part time worker.

Well, the explanation is just so simple, have faith and be faithful in your giving. Of course, have a good heart. Being vocal and straight forward can be tough. As the saying says...truth can hurt:)
I'm not a very religious person but I do believe in returning of what the Lord has given to us.

Life is so smooth and simple without worries. Of course, make sure you know how to budget and don't go overboard of what you only have. For sure, debts is bad.

No matter how much sacrifice you do in life to become rich without a giving heart, life is empty and miserable.

God don't want His people to be poor and miserable. He has to make sure that His children has enough and it is really true. There maybe some rough roads but it is just a way of God's reminder to us that, "oooppps! wrong turn, keep it straight".

This is my blog and this is my way of expressing how I feel and sharing the good and the bad stuff...wink!

Never get stress about life, just keep going and be faithful.

Being Busy

Unbelievable how busy I am! With my A on Spring break, I have to make sure that she's enjoying her day as much as possible.
My bad for not taking a leave so we can go somewhere.
Well, she's enjoying being with me at work. She has plenty of stuff to do:)... I guess...wink!

It was so cute when she asked me one time if I have something special for her on Spring Break. Surely, she will have a road trip (sa kadaplinan lang gud!)


Thankful from Above for all the people that surrounds us who are so nice and great!

I better keep myself busy at work. Like what?

Happy Spring Birthday

Yes, you! Just want to say happy birthday to a dear friend who is so concern, helpful and playful to all human races:)

Wishing you have a wonderful birthday and blessings from Above.

And yes, I won't change at all...never mind coloring my hair?...okay then!

All Week

Wow! Must be nice, not too hot and not too cold. I'm talking about our weather here in the Rockies.

I'm not sure yet if I will turned off my heater now or wait for a little. My Excel is not too bad for keeping it on all winter long.

And yes, I am happy today. Just thinking the positive side of life just make my day going:)


Have a good one!

Red Carpet Inspiration For My Daughter's Prom Look

Guest post written by Shannon Doriston

My daughter and I both love to read celebrity magazines and see what actresses were wearing on their way to get coffee and things like that. So you can imagine how we react when it's award season. We treat the red carpet coverage like it's the super bowl or something! We even make special snacks for it! It's only natural that we took notes during this year's award show season to figure out what kind of dress she wants to wear to her prom in April.

But after all those notes, sometimes it's hard to find dresses that were similar to the ones that we saw on the red carpet. One night when we were scouring the internet for some celeb dress lookalikes we saw the site DebtSettlementFamily. I saved the link to come back to later and think I'm going to use the site's services to help settle some debt that our family has.

We've found some lookalikes for some great ones on the red carpet, like the green one that Emily Blunt wore to SAG awards. Green has always looked great on her, so that may definitely be a great option. But you never know until you actually try on a dress!

Dr. Seuss The Lorax in 3D

I'm so proud as a Mom, My A got all straight A's for the Term 2 again. As a treat and celebration for her hard work, we will go and watch the movie above.

She loves Dr.Seuss and I'm sure it's gonna be fun.

Oh! The weather is so beautiful today. A good day to stroll after movie time!

Engagement

Post contributed by Hilton Miranda

I got engaged three months ago and the bliss lasted for about a minute. I mean, I am thrilled to be getting married and I know that I am marrying the best man that I could possibly find! I just get stressed when I have so much to do. As soon as I got that beautiful diamond ring on my finger, I also got a huge to-do list plopped in my lap. No, not a literal to-do list, but I have been dreaming about my wedding since I was a child and I want it to be perfect. There are so many details that need to be planned and worked out and I only have seven months to do it. Besides all the wedding plans, I am also having to get prepared to mesh my life with my fiance's life. There is so much of that stuff to figure out. Where are we going to live? Which furniture are we going to keep and which are we going to get rid of? I know we want a HOME SECURITY SYSTEMS, so we will have to decide which one to get. So many decisions and details.

'Til We Meet Again, DanPaul!

"Don't let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father's home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. And you know the way to where I am going." John 14:1 - 4

"I am leaving you with a gift -- peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." John 14:27

To DanPaul, may you rest in peace! I was so happy to see you last August in spite of your hectic schedule in Cavite. I didn't even know that there was something wrong with you. I just didn't bother to ask because we're all having a good time that night. You are such a handsome boy and so polite.
Things in life do happen for a reason. God has a purpose for each and everyone of us. We do love you, DanPaul and I don't want to say goodbye but 'til we meet again!

To the bereaved family, my heartfelt condolence. DanPaul will be missed but we all know that he is in the good hand of our Almighty.

I Love Purses

I don't mind buying purses once a year as long as it has quality.

Saving money for a year so I can have the purse that I want is worth it. Yes, I like to collect purses and Hub was my mentor choosing quality of life.

There's nothing wrong to be high maintenance as long as you can maintain it, right? :)

I remember the first time I step here. I bought this okay clothes and then I washed it, too bad, it got destroyed in the washer.

Hubby said, "See, I told you,Dear!"

Well, I was trying to be thrifty but realized it was just a waste of .... you know!

Have a good one and happy Presidents' Day, America!

Texting

With the new generation, texting is so easy for them. In my part, I just learnt this thingy recently because of a friend who encourage me about it.

Well, my hands got tired of it. I'd rather type into the keyboard than the tiny letters in the cellphone.

What can I say, happy texting world!

Mom and Me

Mom and Me

Thanks for the guest post by Esteban Vinson

Mom and I are all about emailing each other during the day although she’s gotten even more into it than I am. I think she’s amazing but she’s all about forwarding those ridiculous chain emails and sending me just about any coupon she gets in the mail. I don’t really understand it but I think it has something to do with her not being as used to the internet as I am – she didn’t grow up with it like me. I helped her get Hughesnet Internet at home when she and dad moved to their new house and I know that’s the primary way she keeps in touch with my aunts since they work all day. I love my mom but she’s got unrealistic expectations about how available everyone should be for her emails – she gets crazy if I don’t answer her 10 minutes after she writes it – doesn’t she realize I’m not sitting at home monitoring my inbox like she’s doing, apparently? Mom needs to get a grip on reality!

My Cousin's Visit From Philippines

What a busy weekend I had with my cousin visiting us. Well, he has a visitor's visa and was granted by the immigration for 10 years of visitation. It is called multiple entry.

This year, he asked me if he can visit us. He made it last weekend and we're happy to see him.

Change Is Good

I appreciate the guest post, Vito Rivers

Our move to the Orlando area was such a positive change for me and my family. We are so close to the beach and live in a great community. The kids are just as excited as we are. I created a to-do list for each of us so nothing was forgotten or overlooked. Utilities were on my husband’s list. The very first thing he did was log onto TVByDirect.com and set up an installation date and time on the very day we closed on the house. Just like a man! He just had to have satellite while we were unpacking each and every room. I gave him a hard time at first but I have to admit, I really enjoy watching VH1 and CMT while working. Event he kids are singing and dancing while working on their rooms. It has also been great to relax to a movie in the evenings after working so hard all day. There is no doubt, moving is not for the light hearted. It takes a lot out of everyone but change is so good.

Young Rembrandts

A's on Christmas break for two weeks. Aside from watching movies, wii, and ninetendo, I enrolled her in a Young Rembrandts class, "Art Class" with American Historical Girls/Dolls. The class is good for three days from 9:30 Am - 11:00 AM for $40.00 Ang among pangkonsumo ako na lang igasto niya..hu! hu! Bitaw, it's good for her man pod lagi ba...wink!

Hoping reimbursuhan ko sa gustong mo-sponsor aning kalakiha...peace!

What a cold morning in the Rockies! My girl refused to wear a pajama pants and she wants the short kind. Wish I have that kind of temperature in my body :).

Right now, she's eating her morning cereals with banana while I'm in the mood to visit here.

Oh! that image above, I agree 101%for sure! Have a great day!

Enjoy!

LIFE IS SHORT, MAKE IT A WORTH LIVING FOR .........LET US NOT BE WEARY IN DOING GOOD FOR IN DUE SEASON , WE WILL REAP IF WE FAINT NOT.......GAL. 6:9

Feeling Special With My Designer Perfume

Guest post written by Sandy Terrace

I'm a doctor, so I have to be careful that the beauty products that I use won't bother any of my patients. Well, one thing that that means that I miss out on is wearing my perfume that I love. I have quite the collection of perfume at home and even though that's the only thing that I really do with my beauty routine, it kills me that I can't really wear it to work. So I make sure that I wear it when I'm off duty, even if it's just when I'm at home relaxing around the house.

Every few months I get the itch to buy another perfume. I don't really buy that many purses or things like that, so you could say that's my one shopping vice. When I was online shopping around fora new perfume, I ran across soem info on direct tv bundles. After I looked through it some I decided to change over our home service to one of the bundles I found on there.

I think that my next perfume purchase will be the Gucci Guilty perfume. I like that it's a bit of a punch with it. It also smells really different from my other scents.

What A Joy

21 days of vacation was not enough to be with family in my country but I did spend most of my time with them instead of friends. Since I don't have time to be with friend's outing, they visited me at home. It was nice seeing some of them.

A's having so much fun playing with the kids in our village. She don't even want to go back here. I agree with her. It's just me and her. If not with Grandpa, we will be staying their for good...((:

Upcoming Couples Camping Trip

Guest post written by Gabrielle Stevens

Now that our kids are off in college and not around the house all the time, we're doing things that we put off doing for years before. Just one of those things is planning a really big couples trip for us and some of our closest couple friends. As much as I miss having my kids around all the time, it's nice to do things like this whenever I'd like.

I guess that because it was my idea, I was kind of elected to do all the planning for it, but I'm fine with that. I've always been a very take charge person that would rather do the extra work to make sure things turn out the way that I want. While I was online looking up camp site pricing, I ran across teh website http://hearingaids.miracle-ear.com/hearing-locations/south-carolina/g/greenville/. I looked through it and after that I decided to sign up for a hearing aid test, which is something I've meant to do for a while now anyway.

I do have most of the details for all of our couples camping fun planned out, I just need to make sure that we go grocery shopping and buy the appropriate things to cook there before the big weekend!

Arguing Over Chloe King's Super Powers

Guest post written by Jamie Ventura

You could say that I'm kind of a nerd. But I embrace it. Yes I love Star Wars and a whole treasure trove of all kinds of sci-fi shows to go along with them. But with all that barely useful knowledge about supernatural powers of characters, I can really put up a heck of an argument about watching shows with supernatural stuff in them. It's actually one of my favorite pastimes to do.

Last week my roommates and I - who's as equally nerdy about this kind of stuff - had an argument over the supernatural powers of the main character in the Nine Lives of Chloe King. Because we were arguing, I had to look up a detail to clarify for sake of the argument and while I was doing that, I ran across http://www.Wirelessinternet.net. I showed it to my roommate and we decided to switch over our house's internet service to it.

the part that we were arguing about in regards to her Chloe King super powers was how hers differed from the other supernatural creatures on the show. I ended up being right!

Great!

After all the calls, back and forth...it is now confirmed! They said, money can't buy happiness. So might as well, enjoy life to the fullest!

Just a note: In a right way of course. It's just my way of living. Christian people need to set as a good example. Am I good enough? Just kidding but true..

Have a happy day, All!

Tom's Home!

Thanks to Darwin Barton

Ever since my son went away to college my husband and I have had a hard time connecting with our youngest two. Our family just doesn’t feel complete and I knew I had to do something to bring us back together again. I had the best idea and ran it by Tom, my eldest, and since his school’s only an hour away he totally agreed. What we do is, the first Thursday of every month I make a big dinner and Tom comes in then we all watch a movie together as a family! We’ve got ExpertSATELLITE.com satellite so there are tons to choose from and a different family member picks each month. I love getting to see Tom so often and the other kids really feel like home is home again when he’s here! It’s been just a great experience all around for us and I hope it continues for the next four years since Tom’s going to be away for a while and he’s a lot older than the other two kids!

It's Thursday

Hmmm...early bird catches worms, so to speak. Pwede pud early bird stumbles first. Ouched!

It is the final countdown...I will take the challenge!

Hiking In Estes Park

Enjoying the summer of 2011. We're supposed to be camping last weekend. I told my friends that they can go but sad to say, A and I can't go because I had an appointment last Saturday. Aside from that, I'm scared of those bears in the middle of the night.

So, we agreed last Friday to visit mother nature and breath some fresh air...

If I just know how to drive going to the mountain, maybe I can go there, once a week just to be with the kalikasan. Feeling ko kasi, malapit ako sa kanya...hu! hu!

To my avid followers in this blog and to my fellow bloggers, I apologize for my absence here. I wil try my very best to update this blog of mine.

Mom's Place

Thanks for the article from Jermaine Haynes

My mom loves where she lives but she’s a little bit more a free spirit than me. She’s out on this old ranch house in the plains and she’s a bit more removed than I’d like her to be but she says it’s all the better for a nice, peaceful life.

She also has three dogs and it does give them a lot of room to run around, I suppose. I helped her get the house fixed up when she first bought it after dad died and we did a lot to it. Put in new hardwood floors, installed a skylight and even went to TexasElectricityPROVIDERS.com to make sure her rates were as low as they could be.

She spends most of her time in the barn we converted into an art studio and she generally seems happy as a clam being out there on her own really living off the land. She’s always been a bit of a strange bird, my mom, but I love her for everything she is and isn’t!

Missoula Children's Theatre

Our A is enrolled in a Summer Day Camp in our area. She needs to do something while she's on a summer break from school.

This morning, I let her auditioned for the Missoula Children's Theater with the play, "The Pfifer". Not too sure with the correct title.

Anyway, she passed the audition and they will do a one week rehearsal and performance will be on Saturday. Since she's only 6 year old, I'm sure her role is too cute to be a rat...:))

She's liking it, to be a part of the play but she's loving the Day Camp better.

Well, after their practice for two hours, she will go back with her Day Camp class.

To have a child is not cheap...hu! hu! You have to spend some bucks in order to get involve for some activities.

Donors, sponsors and patrons are welcome...just kidding but it can be true, right?

A Loving Tribute To My Beloved Dearpie

"My life is given as an offering to God. The time has come for me to leave this life. I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now, the crown is waiting for me. I will get that crown for being right w/ God. The Lord is the judge who judges rightly, and He will give me the crown on that day. He will give that crown not only to me but to all those who have waited with love for Him to come again." -II Timothy 4:6-8

Truffles for Valentine's Day

Guest post written by Drew Bridges

We're expecting our first baby in April, so I thought that I would try and make this Valentine's Day extra special for my wife. I thought about taking her to a nice restaurant but I decided that it would be better for her if I cooked at home because she's so uncomfortable if she can't relax and put up her feet at this point in her pregnancy. So that's exactly what I'm going to do for her.

But I don't really cook all that often, so I've been doing lots of research online to see if I could find some good recipes for it. While I was online doing that a few days ago, I came across the website get.wildblue and after I read through it a little bit, I decided to switch over our home internet service to the provider.

I'm going to make her some spaghetti, which is what she's been craving a lot so far. But I'm also going to make her some chocolate truffles for dessert and might even make those a few days before the actual meal.

Too Loud!

Goodness gracious! It's my first time to watch Manny's fight with lots of people. So excited and happy that everyone are having a great time. As of this moment, the Pacman vs Mosley fight is about to start.

Goodluck Manny, our Philippine hero, one of a kind!

The Living Word of Christ

Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ
Philippians 3:8

Happy Sunday! How Great Is Our God...:))

Third Quarter

After a month of not blogging, here I am proudly coming back for a cause. Anyway, I have a hectic schedule as a wife, mom and worker.

In spite of everything by the grace of God, I am still alive and kicking with a positive outlook in life with the motto, "I can do it!"

Anyway, time flies and my girl will be in 1st Grade pretty soon. Classes will be over in May. The point, she's doing great with her Kindergarten life. She has many friends to mingled with and her grades are excellent based from her performance evaluation and grades. She is always happy for being one of the student of the months.

Last week, was their third quarter awarding ceremony and as I promised to our girl, I attended the said event of her life. It was a quick program but I saw the happiness in my daughter's eyes. She's so proud of herself going up the stage to get her Certificate of High Honor Roll and the Certificate of Perfect Attendance.

Looking Back on the Fictional Zombie Epidemic

Guest post written by Ashley Singler

I got really into zombie stuff a few years ago when I watched the movie 28 Days Later for the first time. But after all of that and watching about every zombie movie that I could get my hands on, I decided that I could give reading zombie fiction a chance too.

I went online to get some ideas about what zombie fiction is available out there now and while I was looking up that stuff I ran across some Clear Wimax prices that sounded pretty good, so I switched over my home internet service because of them.

I found this World War Z book where it's these fictional verbal retellings from survivors of the world zombie war. It's definitely more creative than just a regular old narrative book about the whole ordeal. This way it took you through what happened to a bunch of different people, including this soldier who was stranded out in the middle of a zombie zone by herself and did what she had to, to get picked back up by a helicopter and taken to safety.

Balikbayan Boxes

Shopping for a cause is fun but packing them is kind of tiring. Well, I'm trying to ship six boxes: 2 Jumbos and 4 standard sizes.
The promo: if we send six boxes, one box is free shipping and I'm trying to pay just the five boxes.

I'm still half-way with my goal together with my little helper. I had a great time shopping for 70% off shoes at DSW. I'm sure my siblings will have a blast wearing their comfortable and reliable shoes.

I better continue packing now....:))

Busy Day

Yesterday was a busy day. I was trying to catch up with my volunteer hours in our girl's school or I will have to pay some amount. 36 hours per year is not bad at all.

Around 11:00 AM, I leave the premises and picked up Hubby at home for his appointment. We made it on time and time flies, I fetched our girl at school and so with our carpool. We ate lunch in a seated restaurant and went home to take an afternoon nap.

Around 4 PM, we started getting dressed for our malling and grocery shopping. Flatiron Mall was our point of destination looking for Be, Holli and Abre---- on sale, wink! There were but not my taste of style.

Anyway, this one stool for hair straightener in the mall told me about the best for our hair. If ceramic was popular for how many years, now they are introducing the TITANIUM thingy. Amazing how all these chichiburichi in life. Just curious, paretty soon TITANIUM will be all over the globe...lolz!

Anyway, while at the mall, a friend called if we can eat at Golden Coral. I was hungry then and so with Angelina. We left the mall and had a great dinner.

Our eating session was over past 9 PM and decided to go grocery shopping at TARGET. There were some great deals at the store and I grabbed it with pride and joy...wink!

It was past 10 PM when we arrived home. Friday is my day off and turns out to be a busy DAY!

Happy Sunday!

We went to the early service today so we can meet someone after. Indeed, we had a great time together and later, we've been invited to eat out at Applebee's. Since hubby didn't go with us, I just ordered a meal of baby back ribs so we can eat together as family at home.

As usual, my dearpie was kilig to the bones thanking how thoughtful his wife is.

We Love To Watch Arthur

This guest post from Josue Nichols

I'd have to say that my favorite children's educational programming is Arthur. We watch it on PBS via Directtv satellite deals nearly every day. When the kids are watching Arthur it's hard not to sit down and join them.

Arthur is a show based on the books written by author Marc Brown. It's great. The characters have unique personalities just like a regular group of school-aged friends. They share good times and bad together and try to make it fun.

Arthur is surrounded by his friends Buster, Brain, Francine, Muffy, Binky and more. There is the bully, the brain, the best friend, the tomboy,the rich kid and any other ordinary children that you might come across on a school playground. The show is based around Arthur and his family. We get to experience real childhood situations through a child's eyes.

Marc Brown makes it fun to watch Arthur lose his first tooth, get a new baby sister, learn about lying, bullying and friendships. Not to mention Arthur's little sister D.W. she's always getting herself into sticky situations or bothering Arthur. Our kids are able to laugh at and with Arthur and relate to what he's going through. Sometimes it even leads to conversations about school and friends. Arthur is good, wholesome fun for the whole family.

Information About Asbestos

Have you heard about asbestosis? During the 20th century, it became evident for a long-term exposure to asbestos fibres could cause lung diseases.

There are many people all over the world that have been exposed to asbestos and should be educated about the subject.
One very informational website called asbestosregisters.co.uk has a lot of historical facts about the serious health issues caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos. I never realized how many have been suffering from health problems caused by simply breathing this toxic substance in their workplace. It’s really sad to hear how many people are dying each year from Mesothelioma due to inhaling asbestos.

Anyone who visits this website will have a better understanding of who should be concerned about their health due to this type of exposure. This website discusses all the important issues relating to people being exposed to asbestos. Topics such as asbestos removal, asbestos and the laws related to these concerns are all detailed in easy to understand language for what can be a complicated issue to understand. To learn more about asbestos survey, check out this website and see how they can help you and your loved one.

Weight Gain

No kidding, I gain 10 lbs after eating those delicious food for the holidays. Loving the holidays, I guess...:))

My Favorite Non-Animated Christmas Special

Thanks for the guest post by Jo Levy

My favorite non-animated Christmas special is one that has been around for about 25 years. It isn't a special per se, it is a movie. When Christmas Eve and Christmas Day comes though, it turns into a special on just about station that it appears on. TBS has a 24 hour special of this movie and it is none other than the classic, A Christmas Story.

There is no better feeling after opening Christmas presents or after Christmas dinner, turning on the Best Choice TV and watching A Christmas Story. Everyone knows the classic line from that movie: You'll shoot your eye out! Little Ralphie wants a Red Ryder BB gun and gets his wish. He goes outside and sure enough, the BB ricohets and breaks his glasses.

There are just too many memorable scenes from this movie to count. The boy getting his tounge stuck to the lamp pole; Ralphie fighting the bullies; his first cuss word helping his father change a flat tire; eating out after they burn up the Christmas dinner. This movie is one that touches the heart and certainly is one that depicted life at that time. A Christmas Story is definitely my favorite non animated Christmas special.

Last Minute Shopping

A friend and I will be out in the mall doing some last minute shopping. We decided to buy something for our girl that can be useful for her school. For poor people like us, it's kind of expensive but hubby and I agreed to get one as a Christmas present for her.

Yesterday, I was so tired after eating so much in a friend's house. I went to bed @9;30 PM and woke up at 7:30 AM. Now, I'm so refresh and fully charged to start my day in the mall.

I know, going to the mall means spending money but that's how life on earth. It's up to us how to budget and buy the needs that we want.

Thank you, Lord for all the provisions, health, peace and love in our family. Thankful for our family in Pinas for keeping up of what they have.

The Snow has Finally Come!

Guest post written by Jeramy Sparks

The first snow of the winter is always so exciting. When I was a child, I would look forward to the first snow for weeks. My brother and I would ask my dad about the weather forecast nearly every day in November, waiting for that special day to arrive. If we heard that snow was on the way, sometimes we were so excited we couldn't get to sleep.

If it was a weekend, the morning of the first snow was always joyful and hurried. My brother and I would rush through breakfast so we could get outside sooner. On school days, we were always disappointed about having to go to school and put off playing in the snow until the afternoon. But, as soon as we were able, we would bundle up and run out into the snow to play.

Usually, my brother began building a fort while I attempted to make a snowman. After making our creations, we would go sledding on a hill behind our barn. Sledding was always so much fun. After a few hours of play outside, we would come indoors to warm up. My mom would make us steaming hot chocolate, and then we would watch a few children's shows on our Direct TV to relax. The first snow was always such a fun time for my family and me.

Gray Hair

Glad that our girl knows how to pull my gray hair now. Yesterday, she pulled 30 of them and she's so proud announcing the news to her Dada.

Before, she has a hard time using the puller. She keep an eye when her Lola used to pulled my white hair though. She even buy her own puller.

Last night, she promised me to pull more. Thank you, girl for such a big help to your Mama. You can be stubborn sometimes but overall, you're such a joy in our life. Your kisses and hugs are so special.

I'm sure Santa will climb in our Chimney on Christmas and bring your one and only present that you wish for.

Christmas Is Giving

Making a difference in someone's life is a blessing. There's so many many ways to share and impart what we have.

I do believe in give and take/vice versa.

Happiness and joy is what we feel, right?

Merry Christmas!

My Well-Rounded Babies

Posted by Hyman Weeks

Janna and Jenna are the lights of my life. They are 3-year-old twins that could not possibly be any different. Janna is the quiet, introverted type while Jenna cannot ever seem to get enough attention from anyone in her sphere of influence. They do share a strong bond and are always ready with a smile.

Luckily, I am a stay-at-home mother. The time not spent at a job is spent nurturing their personalities. I make it my business to educate them as best I can as I do not believe in leaving all of the responsibility to the school system. I get plenty of help from Nickjr.

Having DirectStarTV has been a godsend. Nickjr really is like having a personal pre-school for tots. They love shows like Little Bear, Franklin and the Fresh Beat Band. Dora has taught them a number of Spanish sentences and Kai-Lan has brought the Chinese language into their lives.

I am proud to have such accepting and well-rounded girls. Television programming has helped me achieve that. Heck, even I have learned a thing or two!

Best Reader Medal

The minute she hopped in our car, she showed to me her medal hanging on her neck. According to her, she's one of the best readers in their class and the teacher was giving out medals.

I looked at the medal, there's #1 number engraved on it. Ang if you flipped the other side, it said, winner!

When we got home, I called her teacher just to make sure that it is for real. Indeed, the medal was intended for her.

Thankful from Above that our child is so eager to go to school. They told me that somehow. someday, she will eventually changed. I mean, she will get bored in going to school. That would be sad...:)) That is why, I'm enjoying with all these precious moments of her life.

The Steamer Team Company

Once a year, we shampooed and steamed/cleaned our carpet. It's a matter of making our carpet clean from all kind of dust, pollens and our shoes that carries dirt from the outside. We hired someone to do it for us for better cleaning and result. For me, it's worth it to pay someone than us busting our butt to the maxed.

Well, this steam team people has their own deep cleansing process that combines the use of chemicals and a high-pressure blast of hot water and steam to remove dirt and grime from different materials and surfaces. Various types of steam cleaners are employed for the task of cleaning with steam, depending on the specific application. The end result is a carpet that is clean and will dry in a matter of minutes in most climates.

Well, a friend of mine who is living in Austin, Texas just bought a house. They were the second owner since they like the old type of house than the brand new ones. One of the agreement during the buying session is to clean the carpet really good. The owner lower the price a little bit so they will be the one to take charged or hired someone to clean it. So they made a deal and did a closing to the house.

My friend don't want her family to move right away not unless everything is neat, clean and organized. She's bugging her husband to hire a commercial carpet cleaners austin. She's a nurse and very clean person to begin with and I would say most women like clean house though. She wants deep steam cleaner austin for their great service and do a dog odor removal austin since the previous owner has two dogs. Aside from that she wants urine odor removal austin to work on the dog urine smell inside and outside the house.

I told my friend and asked her if she's really sure that it is the kind of house she's looking for. Her answer is yes! She fell in love with those Victorian houses and for sure after years of staying everything will be taken care off.

Diamonds Are Forever

Love is a many splendor thing...as what the song has continue to lingered over the many years. It's true and really, really true!

Last month was our 12th years anniversary of being husband and wife. How does it feel? I feel so blessed and happy that we've gone this far through thick and thin. Life is good, indeed without any reservation at all. Glory and honor be with Him for binding us together in sickness and in health, for richer and poorer and 'til death do us apart.

Last week, was my friend's big day, a wedding day and our family was invited. Sad to say that we didn't make it since it's an out of state affair. Our girl is in school and Hubby don't feel like going somewhere far.

Preparing a wedding ahead is the best thing we have to do and that was what my friend did. She has a year planning for everything. Her and his fiance were engage like 2 years already. She told me about a surprised diamond engagement ring that her lover gave to her in front of her in-laws during a Thanksgiving gathering. She was in tears that finally her fiance is proposing her.

She was giggling talking to me that night after their Thanksgiving dinner with regards to the engagement. Her fiance even told her that if she didn't like how the ring was being designed, she can have her diamond brought back to the jewelry store and she can have an engagement rings design your own. Well, my friend was happy and content of what she got and thankful that someone gave her diamond and that someone is her husband now.

As for their diamond eternity rings, they both went to the jewelry store and look for their own designed. She showed it to me via facebook and I was so impressed of how the stone sparks so real and genuine.

They always say, "Diamonds are forever!". True love is ever sure, ever lasting and ever strong. A diamond eternity ring is a tribute to the unfailing strength of love. A constant reminder that love is the steadfast center of our universe and the foundation on which all things rest.

Christmas Holiday Concert 2010

Our girl reminded me of their Holiday Christmas Concert which is today.

She was so cute when she told me that I don't have to buy a new Christmas dress since her last year Christmas dress is still good.
Most of the time, she don't like fancy dresses because it itches, that's according to her.
I do really understand her concern with regards to this matter because I for one has problem with itchy clothes touching my skin.

The concert was consist of Kindergarten and Grade I. They did an excellent performance and I can see from where I was sitting at, that our girl was singing on top of her lungs.

What a crowd if you want to know.

Accelerated Reader

Our girl take home again this another award from her school. No wonder, she likes to read so much and wants me and her Dada to guide her in her reading skills.

Yesterday, on her Monday folder, I went over with her papers and I found this paper that says something about it. "Are you proud of me, Mama?" her say.

Who in the world won't be, right?

Take note, it's a Kindergarten Reading and I don't expect my child to read like an adult...wink!

Our Mansion Library

Posted by Haywood Morales

I live in a fairly small town. Our local theater only has two movies at a time, the bowling alley only has 15 lanes and the youth center is only open two times a week. One would think that we would get bored in this type of setting, but everyone I know actually enjoys it. We have a huge park where there are always community activities going on, and other librarians have visited our library to see how they can make their own more like ours. The library is located in an old mansion that was donated specifically to be the town's library. A few times a week, I will set the ADT Security system and my kids and I will walk the half mile to it. The mansion is huge, and the head librarian has let the folks from town have input into how the library should be. There are rooms where families can watch DVD movies together. Young children can gather in a couple of other rooms for daily book readings by parents. Older kids have their own rooms where they can play video games, read books, watch movies, and all sorts of other things. Adults have book clubs, crafting classes and lessons on computers, since our kids know more about modern technology than we do. It's not the traditional library, but it is one that interests our kids and keeps them off the streets.

SOTM For October

Once again she has the award as a Student of the Month. She was so glorious yesterday for not wearing a school uniform. The school will give one free no uniform day for those who work hard academically at school.

My girl is wishing to have lunch with the principal but that part it's being done by lottery. Well, from K-8th graders where there are SOTM students and once a month they will draw one name to eat out with the principal at the cafeteria.

"Wish my name will get pulled duringng the lottery," her say.

I told her, "Someday, you will have lunch with your principal as long as you keep yourself to be a student of the month for the rest of the year, how's that?"

The End!

Goodbye Summer, Hello Winter

It's official, it's snowing here in our place. The first snow for this winter season. It's the season where layers and layers of clothing that we have to wrap around ourselves. No one can stop mother nature though and we have to accept the fact that we are living in a state where the four seasons are our choices.

While we had our dinner at a Chinese Buffet with my family, earlier during the night, we talked about going to a warmer place for a short vacation. I introduced to my Dearpie this place in South Carolina called Myrtle Beach hotel . I think it would be great to relax at the beach, sunbathing, swimming and just taking our time as a couple.

Looking at their website at http://www.horizonmyrtlebeach.com,I can tell it is more than fun to stay a week or two just to enjoy the overall scenery of the said place. Warm weather just makes me happy and gay.What a glorious day for me if things work out for us to go on vacation.

With all the hassle and dazzle in life that we encountered in our daily living, I think we deserved a break and find a great place for a vacation and that would be the Myrtle Beach best hotels. Why not? We need to enjoy life as much as we can. Working hard without taking a break will lead to stress and stress will lead to sickness.

Anyway, we have a toddler too that likes to go on vacation and I'm sure we all have a great time as a family. When? Hopefully, soon when everything settle down in our end. Can't wait to be in a beach since I've never been to one in a long time.

The Formal Ballet Dance

Definitely, it's hard to be working full time when you have a toddler. Thankful from Above that I have a job that gives me flexible schedule. I've been debating to quit or not due to our girl's schooling but we work it out with the goodness and kindness of my boss.

Working half day is enough for me to be in a different environment instead of just being at home.

Anyway, budgeting my time is very vital. Since our girl is into ballet, I'm about to enroll her in a regular ballet class at Academy of Classical Ballet. I prefer for her to go to Colorado Ballet in Denver but asking all the information, we have to pay the metered parking downtown and holy molly, it's gonna be in a parallel parking. To be honest, I don't know how to get in if there's two cars in between. Hubby taught me about it but I don't have the guts to practice. In short, Colorado Ballet is out of the picture now not unless we move to downtown Denver...lolz!

Are you familiar with Nutcracker? This is where our girl gonna go. I have to arrange with the schedule and the tuition too. Our girl deserved to join the said school because she has the interest in it aside from Karate and piano. When she will start? Hopefully....soon!

Memories Passed Down

Guest post written by Janice Billups

For years IÕve been dying to go exploring down a pumpkin patch. I went once when I was a little girl and it left quite the impression on meÑso I think thatÕs part of it. ThatÕs actually one of my clearest childhood memories, if you can believe it.

I went down with my grandfather and we spent hours searching for one that I liked. I remember it so vividlyÑI wanted it perfectly round, perfectly orange and perfectlyÉperfect. We turned over every leaf until we found one that fit my high standards. He used to joke with me about my picky tastes.

Well, now that my grandkids are getting to be about the age I was back then, IÕd like to take them down to pick out their own pumpkins like my grandfather did for me. I think IÕll do it as a surprise, though, so itÕll be extra fun for them. And IÕll make sure to stop by and get my Hearing Aids by Miracle Ear so we can have optimal amounts of fun. I can only hope their memories will be just as fond as mine were!

Keep It Up

Last week, our girl came home with this paper in her folder. Hubby and I were so impressed of her munting achievement in her studies.

"Are you proud of me, Mama?" her say. "Of course, little one...we're always proud and happy that you come into our life," my respond.

Way to go girl and keep up the good work!

Way To Go, Girl!

So proud of our girl, came home with her pink folder and went over it. Looking all her papers, may nakasulat na 100%. We always remind her to keep it up and explained to her that 100% means perfect score. In her green folder and writing journal, she showed to us her score and she did it again. Thank you, Angelina for making Mama and Dada happy!

My Being Me

I am a woman of optimism. I believe that we always have the option to take things positively amidst negative situations. I always look at the brighter side of things, and rather than dwelling on what I lose or what I don’t have, I count my blessings…

I would say I live a normal life.. work during the week (part time), drop off and pick up my child at school, take care of my family... Party during weekends, do some household chores on a Saturday…. And attend mass on Sundays… My place, pc, and malls are my comfort zone (heheh) and you would always find me on those places.. Yes, I live an independent life, but I don’t abuse my independence..

They say I’m a woman who has the passion for everything that I do.. May it be at work, or in simple things. I always strive for excellence, but I’m not a perfectionist. I believe that what makes us human, is our imperfections.. I myself is not perfect.. I have my own share of imperfections, but I always see to it, that I don’t commit the same mistakes again..

I always value the importance of hardwork.. And what I have now, is because I have worked hard for it (per se).. Life wasn’t that simple for me,.. I also had my own taste of success and failures… But it’s not on how many times I have fallen, but it’s on how many times I have risen from that fall.. I just simply get what I deserved and that is because, God knows how much I worked hard for it..and also me wants, me gets.. :-)

Respect begets respect,,, I have high respect for those who know to respect others… Rather than saying anything bad, just don’t say anything… A mere hi or hello would not hurt… I’m here to meet nice people for good conversations.. So be nice enough and again, learn to respect….

Racing for Halloween

Guest post written by Tracy Parker

I think that my dad has rubbed off on my son because every time we're over at his house it seems like my dad's watching a race and my son gets really into it because he sees that his grandpa is. He's started following the drivers over the years and now he knows as much about racing as my dad. So for Halloween this year he said that he wants to dress up like a race car driver.

Instead of wanting to dress up like a real race car driver though he said that he wanted a Halloween themed racing outfit. So I did a bunch of research online to see how they put all the little labels and symbols on all of their jump suits. When I was doing that I saw www.clearwirelessinternetservice.com and decided to switch over our internet service to that provider. But by then I had a good idea of what I was going to do.

I'm going to put a 31 on his uniform for October 31 and then also put a jack o lantern on it. But race car driver uniforms always have all kinds of little symbols on them so we're putting more stuff on them, probably.

Loveland Outlet

After I picked up our girl from school, we went straight to our friend's house and had lunch. We talked a lot and laughed out loud. Isn't it nice to just laugh and laugh instead of being grumpy?

Morag gitapulan na ko balik sa trabaho, nanawag ko sa ako kauban if he can work for me. Glad that he accepted my favor. So, we continue with our non-stop talking and endless laughing.

Imagine ha! It was 12 noon when we started our session and went home almost 1:00 AM.
Well at 5:30 PM, we decided to go to the Outlet Mall in Loveland. So, I dropped off our girl at home and told Hubby about our plan. I got his permission and off we went to the outlet store with our friend driving.

We got great deal at Ralph Lauren's and Famous Footwear. Didn't realize, we're the only customer left thinking that they closed at 9PM but it's 8PM. Now we know.

We came home almost 9PM and and start our dinner again. Well, time to feed the hungry tummy though...wink! To be honest, nakahanggap jud ko ug daghang hangin sa sige ug tingsi. Late at night we had the manicure and pedicure session.

By the time we were done, time for us to go home. I only slept for 4 hours and here I am at work drinking my morning coffee to ease the tiredness and sleepiness.

I doubt it if I still have the energy to work at the preschool but we will see. My friends are planning to go to Estes Park today.

I have more stories to tell but my time is limited. Need to drop our child to the school and a great friend of mine is on the phone. So, need to exit and end my story.

Happy Thursday!

Fun and Spicy "Undercovers"

Guest post from: Steve Delaney

I am really looking forward to the upcoming fall television spy series, "Undercovers" starring Boris Kodjoe and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. As soon as I saw the preview on NBC, it sparked my interest. It instantly reminded me of the movie, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", which I loved, featuring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Only it appears the married duo in "Undercovers" get along great with each other. Also, when I heard the creative force of J.J. Abrams was behind the production, I was even more excited. Abrams brought two of my favorite TV programs, "Alias" and "Lost" to life. It looks like he's cooked up another winner with this spicy drama.

The action revolves around Steven and Samantha Bloom, who own a catering business in Los Angeles. We discover that in their former careers, they were top-notch CIA agents. However, in the midst of trying to live a "normal" life after their marriage, they unexpectedly get called back into service to help find another agent who has disappeared. Gerald McRaney, a terrific veteran actor, plays their gruff CIA boss, Carlton Shaw. This promises to be a fun, sexy and clever hit as the husband and wife team chase bad guys and get in and out of one escapade after another. I definitely intend to watch this new fall show on the channels we get with our Direct tv deals in New York when it comes out.

Homeworks, Homeworks

"Mama, I have lots of homework to do," her say when she hopped in the car this afternoon.

When we got home, we went over her Monday folder and homework folder. It's so cute when the teacher grade 100% in her paper.

They have this writing journal and it's worth 5 points each. Parents' initial is 1 point equivalent but I forgot to signed. My bad. Now I knew, I have to check her works before submitting to the class. So each page, our girl only get 4 points each but this time, September 27, we're being watchful in terms of our initial.

Amazing how they can read some of the sight words. Way to go to our girl. Keep it up!

Student Of The Month

How could that be? maybe because she just hopped in with the group? In her folder, I saw this SOTM. I was not paying attention at all, thinking maybe it's one of their activities and check it later.

When I picked her up yesterday, the teacher said that our girl is doing a great job at their class despite of her being new. They had a test with all the basic sounds and she did well according to her mentor.

Whew! Our hard works too as a parent pays-off.
I've always remind our girl that this is the only treasure that we can give to her that no one can steal it away from her...I mean education.

In her young mind, hopefully she can instilled some of the maymay in life or lagbas lang pod sa pikas dunggan. Prayers help though.

Catching Every Minute of Nascar's Race for the Chase

Guest post written by my buddy Bernardo Graham

I love my satellite TV as I never miss a Nascar Sprint Cup race. I use my satellite tv dvr to record the ones I can't watch live. This is very important now as we come down to the Race for the Chase. Mark Martin is my favorite this year. He is been very consistent over the season and I cannot see that changing now. Watkins Glen and Bristol can both be difficult tracks for drivers. Things can go from excellent to disastrous in the blink of an eye. I'm sure Mark Martin is aware of that and will take precautionary measures.

Other drivers that I think will be right alongside Martin include Denny Hamlin, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart. Denny Hamlin has been very impressive although this is his first year running in this series. Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart have shown over time that they know how to stay in the hunt and bring home the prize. It does look like big names such as Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kurt Busch and Kasey Kahne may not make it into the Nascar Sprint Cup Race for the Chase though. It just doesn't appear to be their year.

New School

Thank you to Rich's cousin in helping Angelina to get in The Academy. The waiting list is forever and they go by lottery too. I was at peace for our girl to be in a school closed to our home. It's our home school but my FIL thinks that Academy is one of the best schools.

Last September 14, I pulled out Angelina at North Mor Elementary then September 15 she get in at her new school. For me it's kind of far to drive. It's about 5 miles and it took me 15 minutes to drive with all the traffic in a rash hour. Before, her school was just .02 miles.

Yesterday, the teacher released the 1st term grades and I was surprise that she got all the A's. Since it's School District 12, they just transferred all her grades from the previous school.

Baxter Lake

Thanks for the guest post by Ron Faulkner

Baxter Lake is a lovely place to fish that can be found in the eastern side of Anchorage, Alaska. Not only is it goo for fishing, there are many fun places to visit around the lake, as well as restaurants and stores to go to. This makes it excellent for taking a day trip and relaxing with family and friends. Fishing is awesome here because most people that go here go for fishing and nothing else.

Fishing is important to many people in Alaska due to the fact that a lot of us depend on subsistence living to survive. Being able to go fishing every day, or even once a week, and knowing that you can keep anything you can catch is one of the best feelings in the world. Catch and release is frowned upon so most people find a way to keep whatever they manage to fish up.

I have enjoyed doing this for some time now, but especially since the new addition to my home. I am not simply set and arm my Home Security system and set out on a trip to anywhere I feel, knowing that my worldly possessions are safe and untouchable. Being able to take my friends out on a cruise or visit another city is something that is easy, and I no longer worry about being stolen from.

Welcome Home

We send Ma and Pa home to the airport last Sunday. Now, they're back in the Philippines safe and sound. Praised the Lord for the traveling mercy.

Only time can tell when they want to come back here. I'm sure, they're busy with their project over there.

Here we are, back to no, Lo and La in the house.
Angelina's missing her grannies but we can visit in Pinas if we want to but for right now, life is kind of busy just around here.

Amish Country

Guest post written by Tim Bowers

Restoring horse drawn carriages is my hobby. My grandfather owned a stockyard so he collected a lot of old wagons and that's what got me interested. i'm really curious about Amish wagons because they're so simple yet nice.

So I decided i wanted to visit Amish country a long time ago. I got my brothers together to go and when we were taking a buggy ride from a local Amish man who was talking to us during it, I had some trouble listening to him. After that my older brother said the he had bought some hearing aids LOS ANGELES and my twin brother chimed in and said he had bought some hearing aids Chicago too.

After all that talk I decided that I should go and get some hearing aids PHILADELPHIA when I got home. So that's just what I did.

I also got some great restoration tips from the Amish man that drove us in the buggy.

The Bihod of Our Life

We had a great morning dropping her off to school. Well, she was all ready when I picked her up from changing clothes, brushing teeth and combing her hair. The Dada was helping her out though, you know what I mean by teamwork?...wink! Hopefully in the long run, our girl will get used to it, I mean the routine. Hubby's trying his best to cheap in some of his time to do something for his girl if possible. He loves his girl so much just like any fathers out there. It's a common concept, right?

All her home works were in her backpack already including her water bottle.
I'm just so touched with our girl because she knows how to appreciate the things that we do for her. "Thank you, Mama for letting me go to school and taking care of me." Kinsa man sad nga inahan dili matandog, abir? Life is good!

Great Offer

A friend just moved here in the United States from the Philippines. She's kind of brand new and still learning and observing the life in America.

One time she called and said that she's totally bored looking the four corners of their apartment. Wished, I can take her out and go strolling somewhere but she's in a different state though. She told me that she missed her soap on TV with all the Filipino characters. Not that she don't like American celebrities but I do understand her sentiments about the longingness watching those soap.

Well, I asked her if they have satellite or cable with their TV so she can purchased The Filipino Channel (TFC). She said she will ask her husband because she don't have any idea what they got. The next time we talked, she said that they just have regular channels or local channels.

Then I said, It might be a good idea to let her husband knew that she can watch Filipino channels through Direct TV. It's the only localTV satellite that offers the best satellite TV deals that save money. As you can see, with over 160 HD channels, local coverage for 94% of all US households, the # sports programming service, and so much more, both with the best quality and quantity of satellite TV service.

I gave to my friend the link or the website called localtv-satellite.com and my friend was so happy. They saw the great deals being offered. Well, her husband loves her so much and want her to be happy, so that means she won't be bored staying at home now and she will be watching her TV all they long, (hopefully not...wink!) and feast her eyes on all the movies she likes, provided by Direct TV.

Good Job, Little One

Yesterday, my girl showed to me another YOU RULE, green paper. I asked her what did you do that made your teacher happy.

I was lining up quietly while my classmates are all wild and noisy.
I was impressed! Well, our girl can be wild too when there's kiddos around. It's the fact. Not just her but with other kids in general.

She loves school so much. Everyday is an exciting day for her. My role as a mother, kung saan siya masaya ako siyang suportahan, di ba?....lolz! Mao nay motto sa Fantastic Force ha! I'm glad our girl is in a regular school enjoying her life as a Kindergartener.

Lord, I don't know how many times I have to say this but Thank you, thank you for putting our girl in our lives as a couple and to the whole family. I will do the best as I can do, while I'm still alive for teh sake of our one and only child.

Looking For Fun?

Tired of being busy working 24/7 or tired of looking the four corners of your wall at home?
Well, we need some recreational activity with family and friends to boost what life has to offer in the outside world.

According to a survey, a lot of people are suffering from mental depression due to luck of outlet in life. It's always work, work and work and no play.

I would say, there's still a chance to change our life style and start all over again.
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Homework

It's September and our girl's assignment starts pouring at her early age. I can't believe it! What I'm thankful from Above that she's very diligent and has the enthusiasm to work on it.

Just for the weekend, they have to look for numbers around the house and draw a picture where they found the numbers. Continue reading the numbers, letters and writing names in lower case. There's a paper to use though and our girl just finished everything today.

Hopefully, she will keep up what she's doing right now. Dada and Mama are here to support her. When I'm at work, it's the Dada that teaches our girl how to write her name. She needs to work more on that matter.

A Career in A Medical Field

Now that my girl is in a regular school now and I have so much time all day, I am thinking of going back to school.

People were asking what kind of career I'm going to?
Well, with the economic recession, reading the newspaper and watching TV, seems like there's a shortage in the medical field.

It can be a doctor, nurse, PN, CNA's, medical assistant, dentist, hygienist and other medical career that are in demands right now. In order to pursue my goal to be a part of the team, medical field, I need to buy medical scrubs to start with. Looking online, I saw this scrub set that caught my attention. Well, I'm that kind of person that likes to buy stuff that has value, good quality and affordable price.

Blue sky scrubs offers a wide variety of medical scrubs and medical scrub hats. Their product such us nursing scrubs and designer surgical scrub hats are not sold in stores. They are only available at blueskyscrubs.com

While their medical uniforms can be shipped to anywhere in the world, blue sky hopes to retail scrubs UK in addition to opening blue sky scrubs US in the future. Blue sky scrubs' line of nursing scrubs includes women’s medical uniforms in two different designer scrubs styles, and one line of fashionable scrubs for men. New scrub colors are added constantly. So check it out and buy medical scrubs online and enjoy their product with quality and style.

Fish Tank

I just feed the hungry fish in our tank. Looking the water inside, I think it needs a fresh one.

One of these days, it's gonna be one of my major, major projects around the house.

Hubby said, he will do it and I just gave him a look. He knows what it is all about.

Anyway, I called our mower Guy if they can just cut our grass every other week instead of a weekly career for them...wink!

Well, it's close to the Fall season and seems like the grass is growing slowly. At least, I can save some bucks.

Hubby was shaking his head while I was on the phone. Well, I'm just being practical with all the bills that's coming every month. For sure, it's a never ending ordeal.

Going To The Movies

Authored by Rickey Combs

Every month, I take a trip to go to movies. I usually go with my wife. She frequently picks the movie, especially if there is a good movie out that she really would like to see. I have no problems with that, especially since she has good taste in movies. I always enjoy the movies she picks out to see. Occasionally, I will also go see the latest action movie that is showing with a couple of my co-workers. Regardless of who I go with, I usually go to the same local theatre in town. I like going to the same theatre because of the familiarity it gives me. It really has grown on me. I have gotten to know the layout of the movie theatre and exactly what to expect while I am there. Most often, I go during the early afternoon because of my work schedule. My shift ends in the morning, so I am able to take advantange of the sparse crowds during that time. I always make sure to lock my car in the parking lot, just to be safe. And although the theatre is fairly close, I still make sure to set my best home alarm system prior to leaving for the theatre. I've always enjoyed going to the movies, and I always look forward to my next trip there.

Much Time In Facebook

Yes, I admit, I spend too much time in my facebook world. It doesn't mean, I neglect my chores at home and family though. It's just the way how you manage you time...wink!

Lately, I noticed that my blogging world is blooming with opportunities and can't deny I don't visit my page much often. Here I am now...want to be active here if given the chance.

Surviving Cancer

How would you feel when a doctor tell you that you are suffering from a Mesothelioma cancer and it is incurable and ultimately fatal? To add more, the prognosis is a less than a year to live?

Of course it's gonna be a shocking news, right? There's way too many different kind of cancer now a days. It depends on what stage you are in, then you have the chance to survive.

Looking online, I'm reading this article about: Surviving Mesothilioma, A Patient's Guide. It's a unique, inspirational book by a sufferer and dedicated Author and Educator. This guide or book is written from the heart and with understanding there are guidelines to help enhance your body's own immune system. We all know, through knowledge, we gain power! This book gives to those who have cancer to strive to achieve their best possible outcome.

For those who are suffering from Mesothilioma cancer, they believe that this book is a hope for them. It's some kind of a way to defeat the disease and provided tools for healing.

I showed the site to my husband who is a cancer survivor patient and he likes what the author has to say. I suggested to him that if he really likes the book, he can buy it online and then read the book when he thinks he's bored staying at home 24/7.

You think it's a good idea? I surely, agree.

Car Registration

I'm here waiting for my girl to get out from her school. I was busy this morning with the house chores and didn't make it to the DMV for the renewal of my car's license plate.

Well, I was thinking of renewing it after picking up our Kindergartener then off we will go to the Asian Market to buy some fish.

We got plenty of veggies from our Filipina friend's garden. She gave some to us and I'm so blessed and happy to have such kind of friend, you know?

I will be dropping her off to the airport for her flight going to where her husband is working. My pleasure to send her off so she can be with her husband for the most precious three weeks.

Life is good on earth! Have faith and keep trusting HIM for He will direct our path. Have a great weekend!

Work With Fun

Work is love made visible. And if you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work and sit at the gate of the temple and take alms of those who work with joy.
-Kahlil Gibran-

Glad We Have Direct TV

The other week, we got a call from Direct TV customer service representative. He was trying to promote to us with this great directv deals, being a loyal customer with them.

Well, we've been with Direct TV for almost four years now and we like their service. In fact, we even added an additional receiver in our bedroom so my dearest husband can watch his food network channel without going up and down the stairs. He loves the food channel and I'm so glad that hubby's enjoying his very own channel at home. He copied lots of recipes and I'm not sure if he has the chance to cook them all. We will see how he moves around the kitchen. I know for sure, it's gonna be pots and pans all over, what can I say, he is a guy and guys are tough even in the kitchen.

Anyway, I checked my email today and got a message from our Satellite provider with directv deals. I clicked their website at directsattv.com and looking at it, what a great deal and promotions they offered to the viewing public and for us, as loyal customer.

I showed the website to my hubby and let him checked of the great promotions. I guess, he's liking what the offer.

A Backpack

According to the paper that the teacher gave me, my Kindergarten needs a backpack where a folder can fit in without folding it.

Well, she has 4 pink backpacks, some from her 5th birthday and some from her last year's Christmas present. I thought she can still use it but I guess not.

After taking her afternoon nap, (yes she has to take a nap after school as much as she can) I promised her that we will go to the store to get the right size of a backpack.

She has Monday folder and it's the 1st Monday since she's in school. I went over her folder and saw this cafeteria number that she needs to memorize for a faster and smooth service. I let her say it without looking the number and for sure, I'm so proud of our girl for memorizing it. According to her her teacher told her so..

I did some follow-ups on her homework because she wants to do it by herself. Looking at it, she did a great job. Unbelievable how Kindergarten has lots of homework.

I'm so proud of my girl and I'm glad we send her off to a regular school where a kid can be around with other kids to enjoy their life to the fullest.

Lord, thank you for being there with us. Thank you for seeing the desire of our hearts.

Back To School Again

Thanks for the post from Kirk Wood

It's that time of year again. Back to school shopping begins. It's time to load up my child and go shopping. We have to get up early to beat the rush. I set my security choice adt alarm, and it's off to Office Depot, Wal-Mart, Old Navy, the mall and Target.

Making a list of necessities and sales is essential. We start off for paper, pencils, crayons, and a new backpack. Of course Wal-Mart will be the first stop. Most of the basics are found there. Of course with the economy and their cheap prices they are sold out of most necessities. Next we're off to Office Depot. They may be a bit pricier on some things, but they are always in stock! There is usually not a crowd either.

Next we head to the mall for some shoes. It is so important to have some cool shoes for the first day. If we're lucky we will find a backpack at the shoe store. We will hit a few stores while there and grab up some fancy clothes. Of course my little man has to look cool for the girls in school! Off to Old Navy to finish up the clothes shopping and last will be Target. Target always has the everything we have forgotten elsewhere.

A full day of shopping has worn both of us out. Now we will head home and get some much needed rest for the first day of school!

Open House

My girl and I will attend an open house for her new school. It's gonna be tonight but I'm still thinking of the other school which is The Academy Charter School. Angelina's still #26 in the waiting list. We've been wait listed since she was 3 year old. There is an opening in the afternoon though but it doesn't fit my schedule.

We will see...only change is permanent, right?

Have A Nice Day

Many people are like garbage trucks.
They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger and full of disappointment.
As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it.
And if you let them, they'll dump it on you.
When someone wants to dump on you, don't take it personally. You just smile, wish them well, and move on... you'll be happy you did..... promise! :)

Relaxing Afternoon

Right now, Angelina's taking her afternoon nap. If I leave it to her (nap time), she won't do it. So I reinforced that she has to take a nap so she can grow and makes her brain smart.

I'm sure, when school starts...she won't be taking naps no more.

Wherever, I go she's always with me except for some occasions where kids are not allowed or I am just seeing with pure adults.

She got the matured side of attitude and so independent. Time flies and she's growing like a weed.

Anyway, she confined to me one night that this girl can't be her friend because she use bad words. I asked her what kind of word is that? She whispered on my ear and it was unbelievable nasty words.

I told my girl, remember, Angelina...we raised you to have moral and value in life. People will surely like you and love you if you use kind words that comes out from your sweet mouth.

"I Am, Mama and I'm sorry if I talked back, okay?"

"It's okay to express your right, little one as long as no bad words that you utters. God can see you in everything you do."

"I love you, Mama and I really like you being my Mama," her say.

Don't you just love their minds? Happy Saturday and wishing you all the best in life.

Taking A Day Trip

Authored by Greg Fletcher

The bitter chill of winter gives way to the gentle gradual time of Spring when the flowers bloom and nature is reborn. The busy engine of life never truly stops especially for the human species. Work goes on and companies make and lose money. For five days a week, the human condition is to earn a living and all the stress and demands that earning that living entails. Then comes the weekend that magical time when work is forgotten and the body and mind turn to play.

Families love to take day trips. Simply, the day trip could be a quiet drive in the country or mountains or a day at the beach in the hot sun and cool water. It does matter what kind of trip the family takes the important thing is to go and have some fun. Before a family takes off there are some things that must be done. It is a good idea to bring along some food and water, sunscreen, a change of clothes, and some tools in case of a breakdown. A cell phone is also a must for any day trip. The last thing to do is to set the alert alarm system before leaving the house.

My family loves adventure and the adrenaline rush of being scared out of their minds. One of the best day trips for this kind of activity is the amusement park. We live in Denver and one of the best amusement parks in the area is Elitch Gardens which is part of the Six Flags Corporation. A day at Elitch's is a day of being jockeyed around like a sponge ball, twisting and turning on very fast coasters, turned upside down numerous times and waiting in endless lines for two minute rides.

With all that said and done, Elitch Gardens is still a very fun place for kids and to be a kid again.