Contract Furniture Company

A patio would look like barren when you don't have furnitures in it. What I would love to have in our place is a wrought iron patio furniture. That would look good in it especially if its color is gray or brown. The walls are kind of colored ash gray and the screen are chocolate brown. It's summer right now so it's the best time to buy nice patio furniture like what I found in contractfurniture.com. Just by looking at their site, I can tell that the furnitures are of quality. Actually, those are professional grade furnitures for the hospitality industry so I'm sure they are built to last longer than ordinary furnitures. If they look good at home, why not buy them?

It's Thursday!

Yes, it may not be Friday yet but I can't wait until it is Friday. Tomorrow, got tons of things to do but I am not worried. I already bought the birthday cake and ice cream for my co-worker who's celebrating her birthday tomorrow. I'm her birthday pal so I am tasked to take care of everything including decorating her cube. I already did a few hours ago after she had left. I put banners and crepe papers of pastel colors. I hope she will like it. Then after work, I might go to a Happy Hour with some of my co-workers to bid farewell to one of us who had just left our company. We will miss her.

Halloween Costume

The first time I celebrated Halloween here in the US, I was very impressed with how it is celebrated. There are trick or treating for kids, get togethers and parties for adults. Even at our workplace, we were allowed to wear Halloween costumes as long as they are "office-appropriate". The celebration here is so much different from my native country. Wearing customes and having parties is like not heard off. Probably now it has changed. I have been living here in the US for almost 4 years now.


Anyway, last year, my co-worker showed me a picture of herself and her hubby in a Halloween party. I forgot the name of her costume but it was very creative. She was like a barbie doll but with two daggers protruding from her body, of course with blood oozing from those places where the daggers are. That's when I got interested to look online and search for that perfect costume for me. Now, I stumbled upon Costume Cauldron. See this one? I like it! I'm not into the gory style of costume. This one is soooo sexy but very elegant. If I can only dare to wear it. I will need to gather up all my courage to be able to do so. What about you? Would you?

What about this one? It's called Maid Marian. Surely, I can wear this at the office. Isn't it very feminine and classic? To get the perfect look, I would need to curl my hair, apply some make up and act like a lady from the Renaissance period. I'm excited! Oh, maybe I can still find a better costume than this one. There's so many selections to choose from. I can dress up like a cool celebrity or naughty or very scary. Whatever you want to portray, looks like they have it!

Domino Tag

Thanks Jenny for including me in this tag. Want to try this also for this blog. :)

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Tagging: Gie, Kim, Mica, Eds, Hailey

Custom Tours of New York

I have always wanted to go to New York. Not to live there but just to visit a friend and her family and see and feel what it's like to be in that place. I almost had the chance last year but due to work commitments, I wasn't able to fulfill my plan. Instead I went to another place.

My dream vacation to the Big Apple is to be able to take a private tour and see everything that I should see to get the best experience. I saw online that Family in New York offers custom New York sightseeing and tours. They offer to take you and your family to a tour "off the beaten path". Sounds interesting, don't you think! I would love to see the "real" New York City!

Foodie Talks

One of my favorite topics whenever I'm chatting with friends. Food! Lol!

Thanks Mica for this tag.


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1. Chicken sa McDo, Jollibee, or KFC?

- I love Jollibee's fried chiken!

2. Pepsi, Coke, or rootbeer?

- Coke

3. Greenwich, Pizza Hut, or Yellow Cab?

- I love Greenwich but I have not explored Pizza Hut or Yellow Cab so it's kind of unfair comparison.

4. Adobo, sinigang, or nilaga?

- Nilaga.

5. Beef, pork, or chicken?

- Pork, although I know it's not the healthier choice.

6. Starbucks, Coffee bean and tea leaf, or Gloria Jean’s?

- Starbucks

7. Cornflakes, Honey Stars, or Milo cereal?

- None. Don't like cereal that much.

8. Goldilocks or Red Ribbon?

- Goldilocks

9. Tokyo Tokyo, Teriyaki Boy or Rai Rai Ken?

- No idea.

10. Take Out or Dine In?

-Dine In if I can afford it. :)

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Tagging everybody in my Blogroll!

Mexico Vacation

I love to travel! As you can see on the side bar of this blog, I listed some of the places I have been to. Each one of them brought back happy memories. Now, I have a list of places that I want to visit someday. Oh my, I just saw the place where my co-worker went to last month. She had a grand time. It was Casa Blanca Condominiums, I'm sure of it. It's one of the Rocky Point lodging and Mexico beach vacations that Sea Side Reservations have on their site. If you are planning for the ultimate Rocky Point Beach Vacation, try Sea Side Reservations online.

Alexa Ranking

When I started using Alexa ranking, I was at the 11M range. I didn't mind since I didn't know at that time that it's a good indicator of a blog's traffic. Also, this blog was just at it's infant stage. But i have noticed that, for the past weeks, the decrease became very apparent. Now from 11M, it's down to 877K. What a huge improvement! The question though is, does it help? I have not felt the benefit of the Alexa ranking. Have you?

Cost- U- Less

Need a cheaper car insurance nbi? Try Cost-U-Less. They have been in the business for 28 years. Offering a "cheaper" car insurance, their business has been growing all over the US. This is a good indicator that they are really providing good service. Cost-U-Less is mainly in Northern California but has ten locations in Southern CA such as Anaheim and Long Beach.

Interrogate Me

It just amazes me sometimes how people come up with so many questions. It's fun to answer so I love tags. Lol!

1.WHAT DATE IS IT?
:: July 15, 2008

2. WHAT TIME DID U WAKE UP?
:: 5:05 a.m.

3. DID U GO SOMEWHERE YESTERDAY?
:: Office.

5. HOW OLD ARE U?

:: 28 years "young"

6. ARE U MATURE OR IMMATURE?
:: both

7. WHAT DO U CALL UR MOM & DAD?
:: Mama and Papa

8. ARE U AN ONLY CHILD?
::Nope. Got 5 siblings

9. WHERE DO U GO SHOPPING?
:: Mall

10. DO U LIKE SCHOOL?
:: Yes, very much!

11. DO U LIKE BOOKS?
:: Not much as I used to.

12. DO U WANT TO GET MARRIED?
:: Hmm....

13. WITH WHOM?
:: Hmmm....

14. ARE U SPOILED?
:: Never

15. WHATS THE MOST FLATTERING COMPLIMENT U EVER GOT?
:: That I am beautiful inside and out.

16. ONLY GIRL/BOY IN THE FAMILY?
:: nope

17. IF U WERE TO MARRY A CELEBRITY, WHO WOULD IT BE?
:: I don't know. Somebody intelligent.

18. WOULD U LIKE TO MEET Josh Hartnett?
:: Yup. Why not?

19. where do u think ur bestfriend is?
:: she's in Cebu.

20. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME U TALKED TO UR BESTFRIEND?
:: Chatted days ago.

21. U THINK SHE/HE NEEDS U NOW?
:: I guess so. She's getting married and I hate missing it.

23. WHAT DO U WANT FOR UR BIRTHDAY?
:: Nothing. Be alive I guess.

25. IF U WERE TO BUY A CAR , WHICH CAR WOULD IT BE?
:: Nissan Maxima

26. A DUET WITH HEART EVANGELISTA?
:: I have a better voice than her. Lol!

27. DO U WEAR MAKE-UP?
:: Yes since I work.

28. WHAT LIP BALM DO U USE?
:: Lip gloss not lip balm.

29. WOULD U GET A TATOO?
:: I won't.

30. BELLY PIERCE?
::Never.

31. HOW MANY KIDS DO U WANT?
:: Just one is enough.

32. DO U HAVE ANY HOMEWORK?
:: Nope.

33. ANY SONG THAT YOU’RE LISTENING?
:: Girl Gone Bad.

34. DO U BELIEVE IN SPELLS?
:: Nope

35. WHERE DO U WANT TO GO NOW?
:: Here. At home.

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Vibrel for Women

Have you ever heard about Vibrel? It's a product designed for 35+ women to rediscover the joy of intimacy. It is using Vitamin B-3 or Niacin known for its vasodilatation properties and recognized as generally safe. It is PH balanced and hormone free which won't leave residue and only small application is needed. Also, it doesn't irritate like other products. It's now out in Walgreens nationwide. Click here to learn more about Vibrel

Hibiscus - Gumamela

This is another picture of a flower which I know most Filipinas and people in the tropics are familiar with. Yes, this is a "Gumamela" (Philippine name) or Hibiscus which is a shrub that is being used as an ornamental plant. It comes in many colors and I was glad that I was able to take a picture of a pink one. It is also considered a medicinal plant.

I researched a little bit and found out that among its uses are treatment for:

Bronchitis
coughs
fever
dysentery
urinary and bladder infections
high blood pressure
constipation
headaches
boils
swelling
abscesses
mumps

I have tried it when I was a kid for mumps, coughs and headaches. It was very effective.

Trust & Asset Management

Are you saving for retirement yet? Young or old, especially us women of today, need to start giving attention to our financial strenght and that includes retirement. It would be nice if the time comes when I can just do what I please and not have to work for a living. This is possible through a good retirement income . But then, since I'm still young, I need to plan for it and save.

Now before I start saving for my retirement, I need to know what my options are since there are tons of ways to do it. There are so many financial institutions that are more than willing to help you achieve it. That includes Northern Trust, a company dedicated to provide the best investment management and asset administration to corporations, institutions and affluent families. For corporations or family businesses, Northern Trust can help in choosing the best business checking account that will give the best value for the company. If I have the money, I would hire a financial advisor to help me make the most of my money and lead me to a better, brighter future.

Growling Stomach

When I woke up this morning, I felt right away, my stomach growling, hungry for food. What can I say to my stomach? Stop growling? lol! Last night, I didn't eat much. I ate fruits and a yogurt. I wanted to lose the 2.5 lbs I gained this week. I have been trying to maintain my weight since I think this is the best weight I ever had since coming here in the US. I guess my stomach muscles got used to having food all the time so now it's craving for more food. I will eat my breakfast in a few minutes so I can satisfy this hunger. I can't skip breakfast and I never had skipped breakfast because I'm used to it everyday and it'll give me headaches when I don't. Some people I know are used to skipping it or just drink a cup of coffee and then go to work. I can't. There's got to be something in my stomach or else I will have a bad day! Seriously. I can skip dinner but not breakfast. If I can't because I will be late, I will grab something in the cafeteria at the ground floor before I start working. Who would want a co-worker who's grouchy?

TheRoomService

Ever heard about the TheRoomService.com? A pioneering Russian capitalist s now re-defining room service, Mr. Konanykhin, the man in the photo, a famous American enterprenuer, announced that he will turn TheRoomService.com into an international brand. What does this mean to us women or people in general? We will now have the choice of getting our food of any cuisine from wide selection of restaurants and other stuff like groceries and wines ordered online and delivered right to our hotel room. Isn't that great?!

What Your Music Says About You

What Your Taste in Music Says About You

Your musical tastes are upbeat and conventional. You are an easy going, optimistic person. Family and friends are very important to you. You enjoy caring for and helping other people. You thrive in a tranquil environment, and you do your best to keep things peaceful. You enjoy your life. You have your priorities straight.

What Does Your Taste in Music Say About You?


I love what this little quiz says about me. I can say that it's right on the spot. :)You might want to try this too. You don't know, you might be surprised by the result. Let me know if you try this so I can read and at least get to know you a little bit. You means ALL of you in my Blogroll!
Take care people!

International Movers

Everybody knows that it's not easy to transfer to another place or move especially to another country. Oftentimes it becomes a big headache especially when you didn't plan well enough ahead of the big move. There are tons of reasons why but the main reason is I believe the lack of time. What if there's a site that you can get all the needed information that will help you to relocate? Relocation.com has extensive information on moving with detailed guides. Internationalmovers.com provides shipping quotes for international moving and relocation. Don't wait until it's too late. Act now and check those sites. I'm sure it'll save you a big headache.

Blog Talkers

Wake up, sleepy head …

Without using the word Folgers finish this line: The best part of waking up is….
Are you a morning person? What time do you typically get up in the morning? Walk us through your morning routine (what do you normally have for breakfast, how long does it take you to get ready to leave the house in the morning, etc.) Do you wake up cheeryPublish Post, or does it take you a little while to wake up and function normally?

* Due to work, waking up early in the morning at 5 am became a habit. I don't even use an alarm clock anymore. My body just tells me that "hey, it's time to wake up!". Anyway, I know I am a night owl. My morning routine is preparing to go to work, eat breakfast ( depending on the mood so it varies) and it takes me about an hour to prepare. I usually wake up in a good mood everyday until I realize that I need to hurry up to go to work. Lol!

K Designers

Have you been thinking about replacing your vinyl siding or windows but never had the chance to do so because of other concerns or you're just busy? Well, you can get a quote online nowadays. If you need home windows installation, just visit the site of K Designers online. They have been in business since 1986 so you know they have the experience to provide a quality service. They offer a free estimate so there's nothing to lose.

Randomness 4

randomness...feed your mind and your blog

week of july13: Summer Love

1. Have you ever had a summer romance? What happened?
If not, what would be the perfect summer romance?
I had never had a summer romance. I think it would be a perfect summer romance if it happened in the beach. hehehe...

2. What's your favorite summer themed love story or movie?
Hmm, I can't recall right now.

3. Do you find the seashore romantic or played out?
I'm not sure about this question.

4. The boardwalk by the ocean, is it fun and entertaining, a great place to meet people?
Or is it too crowded and are you sick of it?
It's too crowded so I don't go there. I just love doing a leisurely walk at the beach.