What you say

Truth has little need of elaborate explanation. The fewer words you can use, the more meaning they have.

Speak what you know to be true. And there will be no need to hide your thoughts behind your words.

Words have little meaning if there is no conviction to support them. When your words come directly from who you most sincerely are, they carry with them great power.

Do not make the mistake of attempting to deceive others with what you say. For once your words are found to be insincere, you will have great difficulty being taken seriously again.

Words are easy to say. Yet for those words to have any meaning or power, they must closely match the reality of your actions and your being.

Speak clearly, truthfully, with respect and humility. From the truth of who you are, comes the best of what you say.

-- Ralph Marston

Eat Right!

It’s hard to resist junk foods. Do I take healthy and balance diet? Talk it out!

For Two Special People from Blogville

Im giving this certificate to my two treasured friend in the Blogville Dez and Mari-dee. Thanks for the friendship

Greetings Around The World

Passed by Jhona, thanks sis!

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Memes are a great way to link everyone together. In Cyberspace, many people use English as the Universal Language and say Hi, Hello and more. Have you tried learning other languages of the same meaning?

Let’s get to know each other by placing a welcome/hello greeting in your language and spread it over all bloggers in cyberspace.

Rules:

1. Copy the text from Start Copy Here

2. Post it in your blog. Make sure you copy it in compose mode (blogger) or visual mode for the others. This will enable you to copy all your friend’s link as well. Have fun doing it.

3. In the next number, add your blog url and link it

4. Add the greetings that you use frequently or one that is in your traditional language.

Konichiwa Meme by AikoAiko

1. All About Kawaii says Konichiwa

2. MommyAllehs Up-Close And Personal says Mabuhay! Hello! Hi!

3. Insights from the Grocery Cart says Mabuhay! Haler! Kamusta?

4. Eds Mommy Life says Mabuhay! Kumusta! Hi! Hellow po! Haler!

5. Jhona My Wonderful life says Hi! Hello! Kumusta?

6. In Depth says Magandang araw po!

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Join the fun. feel free to snag it

Friday Tag

I got the tag from Mari-Dee. Thanks!

Rules:

1. Copy and paste the image and the text to your blog.

2. Please link back to the person who tagged you and pass this tag to many of your friends

3. If you have more than one blog, please post this to all of your blogs so your other blogs can be listed to the master list too.

4. Remember to come back here at My E-Paper

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What day today? Friday

What time in your place today? 11:09am

What are you doing at the moment? working at the same time blogging

Where are you at this time? office

What is FRIDAY for you? gimmick day . . .LOL!

BLOGGERS: 1. My E-paper 2. Smart Parenting 3. Everything in this World 4. Rojoys Daily Update 5. Buzzy Bee Mom , 6Amazing Friendship 7.My Adventure Treasure Simple Living, 8. In Depth 9. You Im passing this to all my online friends.

Im passing this to

Culminating Activities

In celebration of “Lingo ng Wika” which happens to be the whole month of August, most of the school have their lined up of activities such as tulaan, sabayang bigkas at papaligsahan ng katutubong sayaw. Among the grade 1 students St. Jude, Migs section, was chosen to perform the poem “Akoy isang Kawal” poem with 9 stanzas consisting of 5 lines each. We have been practicing that poem for almost a month and actions were incorporated middle of August. Migs already performed last August 22, Friday. I was not able to see him perform due to conflict with my business planning. I asked hubby to be there instead, but unfortunately, the program started early and hubby came in late. Hay! Yesterday was Jolo’s turn. They had a sabayang bigkas contest among the kinder-B with piece “Mahirap Magpakatao”. Today as they end the celebration, the students were required to be in their filipiniana costume. Jolo’s is wearing the usual magsasaka while Kuya Migs is wearing Muslim costume courtesy of Tito Eugene. Sorry, I can’t download the pics. . .

Remember their line?

During my teenage years and early part of my adulthood, I really enjoy watching romantic movies. I guess these movies thought me somehow to be passionate.

From the movie City of Angels – 1998 “I would rather have had one breath of her hair, one kiss from her mouth, one touch of her hand, than eternity without it”.

Another line from the movie Jerry Maguire - 1996

Jerry Maguire (Tom Cruise) I love you. You complete me. Dorothy (Renée Zellweger) Shut up ... just shut up. You had me at hello.

And famous tagline from my favorite movie When a Man Loves a Woman – 1994 “Through the good times. Through the bad times. When a Man Loves a Woman it's for all times.”

I just don’t know whether these lines still works. You might want to try it? Who knows? This may be just your first step in winning him/her heart. Browse it now at http://www.vo5victoryhair.com/ and play the Extreme Style by VO5 and Ultimate Flirting Championship. Join the fun and be merry with your Victory Hair just as I did.

Setting up a bash

Time flies so fast and MOM will turn 70 on Monday, September 1. Last year we had a surprise party for her at Maxs. This time we will still celebrate it with family, relatives and some friends at Chinatown Best Food in Banawe Q.C. We began with the preparations early July but just revealed it to MOM last August 15 to put excitement. As always, I will be the one to oversee and do all the preparations from invites, giveaways, presentations, games and other essentials of the party. As what others been telling, “I’m jack of all trade”.

To give you a sneak for this event . . . wording of her invites.

Our Mom, Ely is 70! And we're getting set to throw her a party she'll never forget! Join us for music, fun,

great food to eat, And a party we know you'll think is sweet

Blog Award For An Awesome Site

Sometimes it is useful, and even joyous, to find what you are not looking for, like this award. Thank You Cee! for this award. Appreciate it so much.

Hats off to all MOMs who finds time to blog and share their day to day experiences. I learn a lot from you.

I would like to share this award to Yen, Em's, Sheng, Nona, Nanay Belen and Vhiel

Yesterday and Today

I tag by Nol. . . Thanks!

Here are the Rules:

1. List 6 things that describe yourself today and yesterday.

2. Add your blog to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs.

3. Tag other online friends you know.

Yesterday

1. I was doing Moms invitation

2. I was cooking Cajun steak.

3. I coached Jolo for his graded recitation today

4. I massage Daddy Pepeng and monitored his BP

5. doing some beads work

Today

1. back to work

2. need to communicate with LGU's

3. finalize tax plan for next year.

Participants : GailAdi / Momeen / Emmyrose / Dennis / Dette / Jirl / Janny / Nanay Belen / Carol / Something Purple’s cucina / Vanity Kit / Mind Bubbles / Stripe&Yellow / Something Purple / Em’s Detour / Spin180 / Wisdom City / MY Happy Place / IamDzoi / ClikTrik / I Love the Thirties / Ozzy’s Mom / Me,Myself+2 / Kidd Designs / FunFierceFabulous / Blogger Happy / Berry Scrappy / Everyday CHI / My Colorful World / Explore Manila / Random Thoughts / When SAHM-one Speaks / Deranged Insanity / Mighty in Spirit / Straight from the Heart / Simple Delights / Motherhood in a Nutshell / Love Is / Wonderful Things in Life / My Life's Adventur" / Photographic Memories / The Joy Of Life Forever / The Fountain Of Happiness / A Message From My Heart / The Adventurous and Sporty Side of Miah / MeiYah's Blog / MeiYah's PhotoBlog / MeiYah's World / MeiYah's Sweet Nothings / Sheng's Simple Thoughts /Eds Mommy Life/ Just Me.. Eds/ My Precious Niche / A Wonderful Journey to Life / In Depth / Your blog here

Tagging all in my blogroll

Choose discipline

I miss blogging. . . and to start off my week let me share with you this motivator.

Discipline is a decision you make, over and over again. Discipline is choosing to do what you know must be done, as often and as long as necessary.

With discipline, you can make smart and advantageous use of the time and resources available to you. With discipline, you can create great value for yourself and your world.

The most powerful way to put discipline into your life is to understand and remind yourself of what it can do for you. Once you truly decide to live with it, the power of discipline is yours.

If you do not choose to discipline yourself, you will eventually be subject to the harsh, inescapable discipline imposed upon you by life's realities. It is far more desirable to choose your own discipline and to deal with those realities on your own terms.

Self discipline opens up a world of choices and opportunities which otherwise would not be available to you. Whatever goal you set your sights upon, discipline is the most reliable way to reach it.

Choose, early and often, to use the powerful tool of discipline. And always achieve maximum results from your time and your actions.

-- Ralph Marston

Thankful

There are good reasons for me to be thankful.

- visited Antipolo

- celebrated Daddy’s 77th Birthday

- Yaya S arrived yesterday

- Jolo’s “Linggo ng Wika” presentation moved to next week.

- done with tags

- ready for tomorrow’s business planning.

Dad turned 77

Last Monday Daddy Pepeng celebrated his 77th Birthday. We offered to take him out of town, but he declined, saying next time na lang . . . . knowing him, he does not like long trips.

Not many can have a father Who’s half as great as you. Others might try, but they fall shy You’re a top-notch father, it’s true.

So that’s why on your birthday,

I want to make sure you know,

I admire your sincerely and love you dearly,

And those feelings continue to grow.

Early morning Migs & Jolo were busy preparing for this.

Dads cake.

We enjoy the food that Ima prepared.

Daddy & Ima

Eunice, Carla, Wheng, Jolo & Migs

Jolo, Mommy and Migs

Fill In

Got this nice tag from Yen. Thank you Sis.

Players: ALPHA / YEN / Wheng / YOUR BLOG WHERE YOU POSTED THIS

My roommate and I once: asked some boyfriends to stay overnight but My brother caught us. huh! huh! huh!

Never in my life have I: tried riding a roller coaster . . . bayaran mo man ako di ko talaga sya sasakyan.

High school was: partying

When I’m nervous: I bite my fingernails.

My hair: is long and curly.

When I was 5: I have crushes na.

When I turn my head left: wall of my office room

I should be: doing my pre work template for tomorrow's business planning but since Yen tagged me, I just can't say NO.

By this time next year: I am still answering some tags

My favorite aunt is: Tita Nene, Dads sister . . . may she rest in peace.

I have a hard time understanding: the current project being championed by our retailer group.

You know I like you if: you treat me out for snacks . . . I'm starving.

My ideal breakfast is: garlic rice, tocino, daing na bangus with matching tomatoes and hot chocolate. Yummy!!

If you visit my home town: you will go home bloated.

If you spend the night at my house: you will have fun time with my two boys

The animal I would like to see flying besides birds: Dogs

I shouldn’t have been: working too hard.

Last night I: was doing some ID tags and bag charms

A better name for me would be: still ROWENA means a friend

I’ve been told I look like: Rio Diaz.

If I could have any car, it would be: automatic

I'm done and your the next it! Nona, Ria and Sheryll

What Makes Me Happy? What Makes Me Sad

Thank You Cee! This meme makes me realize that despite what I have, I am still blessed. ~Start Copy~ Here are the Rules: 1. List the things that make you Happy and those that make you Sad. 2. Add your Blog to the list. Feel free to add all your other Blogs. 3. Tag other online friends you know. T☺ni's Attachments, Cecile2's-Small and Simple Things, Lara's Pinay dot US, Lara's My Blog Entry, Lara's Byaheng Pinay, Living A' La Mode, In Depth, [YOU] What makes me Happy? = my family - Caesar, Migs & Jolo = knowing that our parents are in good health = get together with my family and hubby's family = two boys doing good in school = family getaway = shopping = reunions = shopping = My Job, despite too much workload = when business indicators are good What makes me Sad? ~ when somebody is sick ~ when Yaya S is not around ~ when hubby and I argue ~ when prices goes up. ~End Copy ~ Now allow me to tag you . . . Tin , Tque , Vangie, and Vannie

Blogging Love

I was out for four days and still catching up with some updates and to do tags for me. This Tag makes me feel good. Thanks to Vhiel and, Ems for sharing this and Jenny for starting this. I love you guys.

Spread the BLOG LOVE

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(Pls. don’t remove)Credits: Elements/Paper by Dani Mogstad/ Layout by JennyL

Rules:

1. Don’t remove the credits when you post the image

2. Please link back to the person who tagged you and pass this tag to many of your friends

3. If you have more than one blog, please post this to all of your blogs so your other blogs can be listed to the master list too.

4. Remember to come back here at A SLICE OF LIFE (pls. don’t change this link and leave the exact post url so I can add you to the master list to help increase our rankings and improve our Technorati Authority.

6. Spread the BLOG LOVE FEVER!!

BLOGGERS 1.Jenny Said So 2.Simply Jen 3.This and That 4..Bargain.Sales.Deals. 5.A Slice of Life 6.Aussie Talks 7. When Mom Talks 8. Me and Mine< 9. Creative in Me 10. For the LOVE of Food 11. Little Peanut 12. Pea in a Pod 13. It’s Where the HEART Is 14. Around the World 15.SugarMagnolias 16.kathycot 17. buhay misis 18. when mom speaks 19. walk on red 20. kathycot cooks 21quicker8 22. Eds Mommy Life 23. My Precious Niche 24. Just Me.. Eds 25. Can of Thoughts 26. Designs By Vhiel 27. Vhiel's Corner 28. Anything and Everything in Between 29. In Depth 30. Your blog is next.

Passing the love to

Dez

Juliana

Mari-Dee

Em's

Yen

Why Do We Need Friends?

I would like to thank Sheng and Dez for sharing this.

We need friends for many reasons, all throughout the season. We need friends to comfort us when we are sad, and to have fun with us when we are glad.

We need friends to give us good advice, We need someone we can count on, and treat us nice.

We need friends to remember us one we have passed sharing memories that will always last.

Spread the poem of friendship.1. Everyday Life 2. Words of Love 3. Sheng's Simple Thoughts . . . 4. In Depth 5. YOU!

Sharing this to all my friends online.

Tayo na sa Antipolo

Since I was a kid, my family never fails to visit and pay respect to Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage or popularly known as Birhen ng Antipolo. We usually go there in merry month of May and thousands of people are coming here during this month because that is her feast month. However, for three years, we go there once a year in no particular month to avoid the big crowd. Just this Sunday, we went there to hear mass and bought some of its delicacies.

On top of my list Kasoy . . . I usually buy this by kilo, its cheaper kase.

This is the all time favorite . . . Suman

Hubby's favorite.

What are the things you pay for?

Find out here . . .

My Long Weekend

Honestly, I did not enjoy the long weekend.

Since Yaya S is not around since Thursday last week, I do all the house chores including ironing, would you believe that? That is the hardest thing I did. Prior to this long weekend, me together with SIL and Ate Che are planning to spend the weekend in Tagaytay, but due to some developments, we opted to stay in Manila and prefer to celebrate Dads 77th Birthday in the house.

Sayang, this should have been our bonding moment. We all had been busy with our own families and we look forward spending quality time together with Daddy and Ima.

I know that another long weekend is coming as Malacañang already declared August 25, Monday, a Holiday. What a coincidence, we are scheduled to have our group business planning on Friday, August 22 to 23. hayyyyy, I really won’t have a good chance talaga to celebrate this long weekends.

Thoughts lead the way

Your thoughts have great influence on your life. So get them working in your favor.

Those things you've convinced yourself you cannot do, you will not do. By the same token, whatever you're absolutely certain that you can accomplish, you will indeed accomplish.

Your thoughts directly and persistently control your actions. And through your actions, you create much of the reality of your life.

Every achievement begins with a thought. And every achievement is supported all along the way by a continuous flow of positive, empowering thoughts.

You won't make something happen just by thinking about it. Yet the things you do cause to happen are those things upon which your thoughts are steadily focused.

Fill your mind with thoughts of positive purpose, joy, and meaningful achievement. Let your thoughts lead the way to the life of your dreams.

-- Ralph Marston

Less Yaya S

On my way home, I got call from Mom that Yaya S is leaving today to take the scholarship exam in the province. Well, that will be a big break for her if ever she passes it. We are expecting her to go back early next week. I hope she won’t be long as I will be out next week for a business planning.

Random preggyness tag

I was tagged by Dez. thanks sis!

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Moms Who Played Along: Mai Yen Eds Vannie Fun.Fierce.Fab Dez Wheng Your blog where you posted this

Preggy Facts: 1. Who did you first inform about your pregnancy and how? ::: with Migs - hubby and the whole family ; with Jolo- hubby and cousins :::

2. Maximum weight? ::: with Migs - 175 lbs. with Jolo- 190 lbs.

3. Cravings? ::: with Migs - Aromas' Fried Chicken and pansit bihon with Jolo - Hotdog and Choc-nut :::

4. Aversions? ::: with Migs - basta scetend i don't like it ; with Jolo - I don't like to comb my hair :::

5. Morning Sickness? ::: none for both:::

D Day Facts: 1. Number of Kids/Deliveries? :: 2 :::

2. NSD or CS? ::: Normal Delivery for both kids:::

3. Girl or Boy? ::: both boys, di kami marunong ng girls e :::

4. AOG (age of gestation) on Birth ::: 39 weeks for both :::

5. How long in labor?

::: With Migs – I was due for a check-up when Dra. Adan told hubby to send me right away to the delivery room, 4cm na pala ako. I have this high tolerance with pains kase. I was in the delivery room at exactly 3pm of Dec. 12, unforgettable day, this is the time when the senators are rebutting in opening envelop no. 2 of the Jose Velarde account, last seen I saw when senator Legarda was crying na. [o diba hanep sa memory, nanganganak pa ako nyan ha] LOL! I had epidural (painless) so I really did not have a hard time giving birth. I delivered Migs around 7:02 pm the same day.

With Jolo – I have undergone the same procedure, epidural. I was in contraction around 4am but decided to go to the hospital around 6am, naligo pa kase ako and madilim pa. I gave birth to Jolo around 10:06am. Dra. Adan was telling me I’m very good in pushing. I think with Jolo, 3 push lang ang ginawa ko and I was able to maintain my blood pressure at 120 / 80 which is my normal. :::

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passing this on to Debbie and Pepper

kickass blogger award

I was awarded by Dez. Thanks so much muah!

Do you know any bloggers that kick ass? Maybe they’ve got incredible, original content. Or they’re overflowing with creativity. Is it someone that helps you become a better blogger? Or a bloggy friend you know you can count on? Or maybe it’s someone who simply inspires you to be a better person… or someone else who sends you to the floor, laughing your ass off. Whatever the reason may be, I’m sure you know at least a couple of bloggers that kick ass. Well… why not tell ‘em so?

LOVE ON ‘EM * Choose 5 bloggers that you feel are “Kick Ass Bloggers” * Let ‘em know in your post or via email, twitter or blog comments that they’ve received an award * Share the love and link back to both the person who awarded you and back to Mammadawg.com * Hop on back to the Kick Ass Blogger Club HQ to sign Mr. Linky then pass it on!

Now passing this award to

Cc , Dorothy, Maureen and Winnie

They had it first

My sister Cherry gave this T-shirt to Migs and Jolo months ago. Last March of this year, my sister together with BIL had a week of vacation in Beijing. hahaha!!! Just remember posting this after 5 months. Sloth! The boys had it first prior to Olympics opening and even got a long sized pencil as souvenir. yehey!!! no need to get one. Thank you Ate!

New EC widget

Just this morning I thought of changing my EC widget.

How do you find it? I hope with this new widget I will earn more drops and add placement in the future.

6 Layers

…Of YOU.

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RULES:

1. Add your blog/s to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs. It’s okey if you only post this questions in one blog as long as you answer them.

2. Get back to Me {YEN} and I’ll add your blogs to the master’s list HERE! Note that you are not ALLOWED to change the link of the here.

3. Copy from Start to End.

4. Tag as many friends online you know. But you don’t need to be tag in order to join.

Copy this Participants List: Me and Mine Creative in Me For the LOVE of Food Little Peanut Pea in a Pod It’s Where the HEART Is Around the World SugarMagnolias In Depth You

LAYER ONE:

– Name: Wheng

– Birth date: November 11

– Birthplace: Philippines

– Current Location: Manila, Philippines

– Eye Color:Brown

– Hair Color: Black

– Righty or Lefty: Righty

LAYER TWO:

– Your heritage: Filipino

– The shoes you wore today: OHRID mid heel sandal from ALDO

– Your weakness: short tempered

– Your fears: dying young

– Your perfect pizza: Shakey's

– Goal you’d like to achieve in life:

LAYER THREE:

– Your most overused phrase on AIM: TTYL [ talk to you later ]

– Your first waking thoughts: recite my morning prayer

– Your best physical feature: fingers

– Your most missed memory: childhood

LAYER FOUR:

– Pepsi or Coke: COKE

– McDonald’s or Burger King: Burger King

– Single or group dates: group dates

– Adidas or Nike: Nike

– Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Nestea

– Chocolate or vanilla: vanilla

– Cappuccino or coffee: iced coffee

LAYER FIVE

– A famous person, dead or alive, would you interview: Ferdinand Marcos

– Movie can you watch and say the lines along with the actors: when a man loves a woman

– Name two of your passions in life : cooking and blogging

– Least favorite time of day: afternoon

LAYER SIX

– Use hairspray or gel: Yen, moose lang ang gamit ko.

– Your avorite meal: Chinese and Italian foods

– Color is the inside of your head when you close your eyes: white

– Listen to classical music: when i was pregnant

– Ever said LOL in real life without thinking about it: nope

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Now tagging Dez, Juliana, Jody and Nol

POWER OF PRAYER

Let us all join our hands to PRAY for all the VICTIMS of mv princess of the stars.

Thank You Nanay Belen for this paryer tag.

Dear God, we pray that you comfort each bereaved family everyday as they grieved for their loss, we pray that you will supply all their needs, we pray for the survivors that they may have a good life after the tragedy, that you will bless them and let them know in the deepest part of their heart that in spite of what have happened, you LOVE and CARE for them. This we pray in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen. I encourage everyone to keep the prayer going. LET’S P.U.S.H. (PRAY UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS).

We Prayed: 1. Through The Rain 2. God’s gift 3. The Adventures of Dong and Jing 4. Me, Myself and I 5. malditang bunso’s journal 6. Underneath It All 7. 100% Kelly 8. My Colorful World 9. InkBabyStudios 10. TheSaladCaper 12. MommyTalks 13. All About the Memories 14. Enchanted Play 15. I Am Mommy 16. MY Happy Place 17. IamDzoi 18. ClikTrik 19. I Love the Thirties 20. Explore Manila 21. Because Life Is Fun 22. All Things Me 23. Just What I Always Wanted 24. Simply Jen 25. A Slice of Life 26. This and That 27. Jenny Said So 28. Race Corner 29. A Beautiful Life 30. Moments of My Life 31. My Crossroads 32. My Wonderful Life - 33 Mother casre 34 Survivor Mom 35. In Depth 36. Your blog here

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Passing this to Rhia, Rocks and Nona

What's Happening?

I was out of the blogging world for two consecutive days. Last Saturday was Yaya S 18th Birthday, and hubby and I decided to throw a simple get together with some of her friends in the neighborhood. I prepared spaghetti, burger steak, roasted chicken, tuna sandwich, pansit canton and cake. Yaya S was so happy; according to her, this is the first time that she celebrated her birthday.

Sunday, made the usual routine, had two boys cut their hair. Hear mass and since I feel a little dizzy yesterday, hubby told me not to prepare anything and we will just eat outside. I feel sorry that I was not able to prepare the steak a bought the other day and the mashed potato Migs and Jolo loved. Nonetheless, I can do that some other time.

How about you? You may want to answer the survey . . . and join weekly round up.

exceeded expectation

The Olympic opening was really a blast and I should commend the Chinese community for a job well done. The lighting of torch was spectacular.

The Flame burned, fireworks exploded, and the world gave a great cheer. The XXVIV Olympiad, the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, is officially open.

The life that you have

There will be times when you find yourself in extremely difficult circumstances. When those times come, it's important to put things in perspective.

Whatever else may be going on, always remember that you have been blessed with life and the ability to live it as you choose. Think of how completely awesome that is.

The idea that you are a victim of any particular circumstance is simply not accurate. For when you look at the big picture, you're not a victim at all.

You are a very fortunate beneficiary of the greatest circumstance that you could possibly imagine -- being alive and able to direct your own life. All other circumstances pale in comparison.

The transitory ups and downs are merely tiny threads in the overall fabric of your life. Each one ultimately adds to the richness of your experience.

The quality of that experience is up to you, and the fact that you're aware and able to think and act confers on you an incalculable wealth. See it, value and appreciate it, and spend each day being truly worthy of the unique, precious life that you have.

-- Ralph Marston

Dating 101

Tag from Vhiel. Had fun doing this. Thanks Sis.

1. When was your first kiss and where? hahaha!!! can't remember bata pa ako noon.

2. When was your first real relationship and how long did it last? would you believe, hubby is my first serious relationship. Fling lang kase ang uso noon. LOL!

3. What age were you allowed to date? When I was in college allowed na ako to go out for a date. But during my high school days tumatakas lang ako.

4. What’s the craziest thing you did (for love) when you were a teenager? I was playful then and not thinking of anything serious. I usually say " I like you " infront of a guy.

5. How long was your longest relationship and what’s the secret? since we met 12 years ago and on our ninth year of being married. I think relationship last if both persons communicate and have respect for one another.

6. How long did you date before you decided to settle down? three years three months and seven days.

7. How did you know he was the ONE? The first time I met hubby, I know he was the one because I prayed for him.

8. Now, at what age will you allow your kids(s) to date? 18 will be ok.

9. When it comes to your kids dating, will you be a cool parent or a strict parent? I don't know, maybe strict.

10. What piece of advice can you give to your child when they start dating? Enjoy every moment of it and finish their studies before going to a serious relationship.

Tagging Lis, Sweet Angel , Vannie and Joanna

Shoe Size

Got another tag from Rhia. Thanks Sis.

Got this tag from Jaque The never-ending obsession with shoes!

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What's your shoe size? Are your feet the same size as your mom's feet? How about your sister's feet? Can you borrow shoes from each other?

Post a picture of your latest shoe buy. Tag the number of women of your shoe size, i.e. size 5 = tag 5 friends.

Don't forget to drop a line in this blog when you're done. :)

1. Jenny and Belle

2. SAHMdom and Beyond

3. Jacque

4. Rhia

5. Wheng

6. Your blog here

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my mom's shoe size - 7

my size - 8

my sister's size - 7

Before giving birth, I have the same shoe size as my mom. However, since I now have a bigger shoe size than hers and my sister I could not borrow some of their shoes and slip-ons.

I got this OHRID mid heel sandal from ALDO last May. And most recent is my JOY

Tagging all my online friends. Feel free to snag it. Happy Weekend.

Lucky 8

For Chinese the number 8 is considered lucky just like the number 7 is considered lucky in the West. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that the Olympic games in China start on August 8, 2008 or 08/08/08. In China you have to pay extra to have the number 8 in your phone number or license plate. In addition, home and business owners like to have the number 8 in their address.

So, why is the number 8 considered lucky in the minds of Chinese people. The main reason has to do with the pronunciation of the word for the number 8 in China. It is pronounced "ba" and sounds like the word for prosperity which is pronounced "fa". Another reason why the number 8 could be considered lucky is because it is a perfect symmetrical shape. You can cut the number 8 in half vertically or horizontally, and both halves mirror themselves perfectly. Perfect symmetry lends itself to perfect balance. In Chinese Astrology, perfect balance is considered the ideal.

On the date 08/08/08 there is predicted to be a record number of weddings, even surpassing the number of weddings on 07/07/07. According to Chinese Astrology, the date 08/08/08 is in the year of the Rat, the month of the Monkey and the day of the Dragon. It just so happens that the Rat, Monkey and Dragon are in the same affinity group or trine. That means the three Chinese Zodiac animal signs are perfectly compatible with each other.

Therefore, the date 08/08/08 will be especially lucky for Rats, Monkeys and Dragons.

Source: Online Chinese Astrology

Click and Earn

Upon browsing the net, I saw Pay2Surf, and registered. hahaha. This is simple, all you need to do in log in everyday and click the adds they will provide you. Earning is not that big compared to sponsored posting but ok na rin. Floating pay rate varies. When I started, its $0.11 per click and even got $0.90 the other day. Try it! Join now and start earning. Click here to begin with.

What is Celiac disease?

Read here more and join the conversation.

Snack Time

I enjoy doing this tag. Thanks Jody

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I want all mommies to share their kid’s favorite snacks.When you are done with the tag link me up here so I can add your blog(s) to the master list.

1. I Am Mommy 2. All About The Memories 3. Enchanted Play 4. Just My Scrap 5. My Happy Place 6. Iam Dzoi 7. 8. Suburban Sass 9. To the Moon and Back 10. Raising Sandy 11. Mommy Talks 12. Aggie Shoots. Aggie Scraps 13. All Kinds of Me Stuff 14.The Salad Caper 15. Winding Creek Circle 16. InkBabyStudios 17 Woman Style 18. Scribbles of My Life 19. In This Game of Life 20. The Shopaholic In Me 21. In Depth 22. Your Blog

(Credits: Doodled snacks by Kate Hadfield)

Migs & Jolo must have

1. Chips Ahoy!

2. cup cakes

3. pancit canton

4. pancakes & waffles

5. french fries

6. spaghetti

7. club house sandwich

8. chocolait, yakult, gatorade & iced tea

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Let me know your kids must have Dez, Rosemarie, Vangie and Petra

It's all about me!

Dez wants to know me better.

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The object is to complete each of the following snippets. I have included the blank ones at the end of this post so they can easily be copied and pasted

Participants: Startin’ A New Life, Too / All Things Me / Because Life Is Fun / Feels Like Home / My Happy Place / Iam Dzoi / Suburban Sass / To the Moon and Back / Raising Sandy / Mommy Talks / Aggie Shoots. Aggie Scraps / All Kinds of Me Stuff / The Salad Caper / Winding Creek Circle / InkBabyStudios / My Colorful World/ Random Thoughts / Explore Manila / My Online World / My Life in this Wonderful World/ In Depth /YOU

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I am: Rowena, my friends use to call me wheng or whena

I think: of cooking something special this weekend

I know: that I'am very blessed

I have: lot's of things to ponder

I wish: good health for my family and friends

I hate: it when it rains

I miss: being with my kids

I fear: whenever I see rats

I hear: the news on my way to the office

I smell: coffee

I crave: for mango bravo

I search: new line of business

I wonder: why there are abandoned kids

I regret: nothing . . . things happen, as it should be

I love: Caesar, Migs & Jolo

I ache: because i haven't taken my breakfast

I am not: quitting . . . will live my life to the fullest

I believe: that trials in life are given for us to become a stronger person

I dance: gracefully

I sing: inside the bathroom

I cry: when I can no longer take the pain

I fight: for my right

I win: -*-

I lose: my room keys

I never: stop learning new things

I always: stay in touch with my love ones

I confuse: hubby most of the time

I listen: to others opinion

I can usually be found: in the church and grocery

I am scared: of committing sin

I need: to be more productive

I am happy about: my life and my family

I imagine: being a homemaker

I tag: Ems, Juliana, Sheng, Vannie, Rocks and Shimumsy

SOMETHING PURPLE TURNS 4!

MECHANICS: This game runs from August 3-September 15, but 1st 5 entries will automatically receive something purple prizes. There will be 4 winners which will be announced on September 19 (guess why?) and prizes will be paypal worthy. It's not really biggie but it's more than the cost of your very 1st introductory post in PPP if you are doing sponsored posts. Hee!RULE: All you need to do is answer the questionby making it an entry in your blog, link any of the site where you saw this (I am posting this on my 2 personal blogs) and include the image above. Get back to me by leaving a comment here or a message in my cbox.

>>>When you first came to visit any of my blogs, which from among my numerous entries do you remember landing on? Doesn't really matter which of my 6 blogs you landed.

Hi Em’s, I wont’ forget your entry about Ethan’s first Birthday Party. When I was preparing for Migs 7th Birthday, hubby and I decided to have a Formula 1 themed party and upon browsing the net for some ideas, I have found your site http://somethingpurple.blogspot.com/ and it was indeed a big help.

These are some of the highlights from that post

The huge cake – made by Ethan’s grandma [Em’s Mom] / a race track with cars and flags

Invites – A pass for a formula 1 event given by her Godmother

Decors – balloons in color red, blue and yellow.

Em’s buti na lang nag memory plus ako and still remember those things.

Happy 4th Blog Birthday SOMETHING PURPLE . . . may you inspire us more.

More power and God Bless.

Brilliante Award

Dez gave me this award. It was greatly appreciated. Gabby and Nico are lucky to have a wonderful Mom like you.

Here are the rules for passing on the award:

l. Put the logo on your blog

2. Add a link to the person who awarded you.

3. Nominate at least seven other blogs

4. Add links to those blogs on your blog

5. Leave a message for your nominee on their blog.

The Above recipients of the Brillante Weblog are welcomed to put the Logo on their personal blogs and have the honor of passing this award to seven other bloggers. My Nominees are: Fellow moms

Chelsea - for always giving her best shots.

Rosilie - for being a supportive mom to Yuri

Angelaze - for being the best mom to Jazer and Ailey

Vhiel - for being generous in sharing her ideas to all bloggers

Liza - for being a dedicated mom to her two boys

Bless - for being a hands-on mom to Shiloh

Marilyn - for being a supportive wife

Three Facts About Me

tagged by Hazel.

3 Facts about me:

• hardworking
• creative
• friendly

3 Things that scares me:

• heights
• dark places
• rats

3 Songs playing in my mind:

• What matters most
• That's what friends are for
• Wind beneath my wings

3 Valuable things in my life:

• cellphone
• bed
• flip flops

3 First times in my life recently:

• PTA officer
• change career path
• ear waxing

3 Words or things I always say or use:

• I love you
• scratch my back please
• Migs ! Jolo!

Hi Hazel, better late than never. I know this tag is long overdue. pasencya na busy lang.

Passing this on to Michael, Jv and Mac Mac

HammeRuler

Be of service

Those who achieve the most do not see themselves as competing. They see themselves as serving.

If you wish to make clear and unmistakable progress, be of service. If you seek to create great value, be of service.

When your strategy is to grab all you can as quickly as you can, you will be met with debilitating opposition. When your strategy is to be of genuine service, your support will run far and wide.

It is foolish to think that you can fight against the world. True success comes when you choose to work for the world.

At any age, in any condition, for every circumstance, there is much you can give to life. Look for what you can offer, and there is much that you will find.

Give birth to a rich prosperity that will fill your own life and the world around you. Choose always, at every opportunity, to be of service.

-- Ralph Marston

i hate these chores.

Got this meme fro Rhia. Thank You Sis!

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This meme is pretty simple. Here are the rules:

1.) List down the household chores you hate and why. Do you think you can survive without helpers and nannies?

2.) Copy the image.

3.) Tag as many girlfriends you want, the daddies and hubbies can also join.

4.) Add your blog's link in the domesticated divas linky love. You can add all your blogs.

5.) Leave ME a comment and I'll add you up in the masterlist.

DOMESTICATED DIVAS: Living the Healthy Life / Sripe&Yellow / Vanity Kit / Mind Bubbles / Something Purple / Em's Detour / Me,Myself+2 / Kidd Designs / FunFierceFabulous / Ozzy's Mom / Insights from the Grocery Cart / Living A' La Mode / God's Best Gift / MommyAllehs Up-Close And Personal / My Precious Niche / Just Me.. Eds / Eds Mommy Life / Aggie Shoots Aggie Scraps / All Kinds of Me Stuff / The Salad Caper / Winding Creek Circle / InkBabyStudios / In Depth / YOUR BLOG HERE ~~~END COPY~~~ MY ANSWER:

I am good at

- cooking

- cleaning the bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchen

- organizing things for the house, especially hubby’s things

- washing clothes

- simple carpentry

- simple electrical problem

I am not good at

- ironing clothes

- gardening

If I could be a full time MOM for sure, I can leave without helpers and nannies.

Please feel free to snag it. Happy Monday

Perfect Blend of Friendship

Awarded: Mai Yen Eds Melisse Cee Wheng your Blog where you posted this.

This award was given by Cee. Thank you Sis for being there always. I am so thankful that I have known you even here lang sa blog.

I would like to share this award to Mari-dee, Vannie, Vicy , Hazel and Joy

Coffee Award

Another award from Dez. This is so timely, thank you Sis.

Coffeedrinkers: Living the Healthy Life / Vanity Kit / Stripe & Yellow / Em’s Detour / Mind Bubbles / Something Purple / Mommy Talks Aggie Shoots. Aggie Scraps All Kinds of Me Stuff Winding Creek Circle InkBabyStudios The Salad Caper Celebrating life My Colorful WorldMy Online WorldMy Life in this Wonderful World / In Dept /Your Blog here

Tea and coffee are favorites during cold weather.

I am passing this to all my online friends and together we enjoy the aroma of this coffee.

Upturn

The kids went back to school this morning, they were so excited to see their teachers and friends. Both hubby and I are now back to work. I hope that everything will be ok.

To all those who texted me and prayed for my kids, Thank You! We appreciate it so much.

Is it Dengue?

The kids did not attend school starting Tuesday of last week. I thought they are on their way to recovery until Jolo’s fever recur Friday night and Migs fever recur Saturday morning. I tell hubby that we need to bring the kids to the hospital especially now that there is dengue outbreak. The CMC ER was crowded. Both Migs & Jolo undergone tourniquet test and CBC, Thank God, both were negative.

Under the weather

Last week was the most stressful week of my life.

My three boys were down with fever. Migs got it first then followed by Hubby the night of July 29. Both of them were chilling and I just cannot think of anything, until Mom told me to put some cold face towels in their forehead. I watched them over night to track their temperature and make sure that they will not miss any medications. Early morning of the following day, Jolo has fever too. That makes it more difficult for me. . . . sabi nga ni Migs “Mom you have 3 patients. Dad is patient No. 1, I am patient No. 2 and Jolo is patient No. 3” And Migs address me as Nurse Mommy. Hahaha!!! TOXIC.