:WW - Native Fans

These are the native fans which will welcome any visitor wanting to take a dip at Villa Dominga’s Resort. Just can’t control myself taking a shot on this as I find it cute to place all those fans at the top of the entrance. I just noticed that some are not perfectly maintained just like the whole place. The owner told us they’re just beginning to bring back the old beauty of their resort. Due to some circumstances few years ago the resort wasn’t maintained properly but now they’re doing their best to restore its beauty.

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Summer Days Are Here

We can feel the heat now of the coming summer months ahead of us. As early as the third week of this month days are becoming hotter. Suddenly air conditioners became the focus of many people seeking refreshing coolness from them. And because I thought of summer months I realized I should be planning now for some vacation where we can unwind stress and pressure from work. I saw my boss surfing and exploring on some Outer Banks vacation rentals, she can afford it anytime she want and it’s her hobby. She always visit beautiful places especially those with breathtaking views and beaches.

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Me, Myself and I

I was tagged by Chinky Mel, blogger I came to know through EC. As the title suggests, this portion is all about me. So for all those bloggers out there reading my blog, here's 25 things about me, you'll get to know me a little better here...

1.) I love the color red and pink.
2.) I'm a born-again Christian.
3.) I'm a very friendly person, all our clients in my work became my friends lol!
4.) I'm a daddy's girl.
5.) I love chocolates whatever it is, don't care much if it's expensive or cheap just as long as its choco!
6.) I love cooking, baking and everything about the kitchen.
7.) I'm a walking songhits when I was in college meaning I know almost all the songs in full lyrics
8.) I love lettering and drafting. I have speedball book and speedball pen.
9.) I'm a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering but my present job in a telecoms company is that of an Accounting Officer and deals with billing, collection and international carrier settlements. I also do Human Resources and Admiistration works, very far from what I studied in college don't you think?
10.) We're three siblings in the family 2 girls and a boy, Now I also have three kids 2 girls and one boy, what a resemblance!
11.) I used to be boyish when I was a kid until I graduated and had my first job but when I met God in my life my college friends can't believe my looks now lol!
12.) My hubby is my bestfriend for two years before we realized both that we love each other, he's my first!
13.) My plans always materialize in time or a little bit overdue! I told myself to get married before 30 and I got married at 28, I wished that I'll deliver my last child before I reached 35 and I delivered Josh 3 months before I turned 35 and now I want to retire from office work at 40 and I got approved after 10 months of extending my stay but I turned 41 before my boss approved it, a little bit delayed lol!
14.) My hubby loves me so much that sometimes I got spoiled!
16.) I love action and adventure movies.
17.) I always carry my notepad, ballpen, digicam, handy phone and eyeglasses wherever I go.
18.) I don't wear jeans same as my fellow sisters in my church.
19.) My hair is always black, straight and long.
20.) I love flat shoes because I don't want to look taller than my hubby. He's taller than me but girls looks taller than they really are.
21.) I love veggies and tofu together and I know more than a dozen ways to cook it.
22.) I don't want to drive because I feel very relaxed riding a vehicle like a swing :-) and most of the times I feel very inspired to write while on travel.
23.) I'm workaholic.
24.) I can't breathe on confined areas, a mild claustrophobic person.
25.) My fave phrase "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in times of trouble." and 'It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. ...'

This is rather long.... I'm tagging Liza, Cecile, Redge, JennyL, Lisa, Tita Beng, Lainy, Gem and everyone who feels like doing this tag.... just be patient!

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Sleeping Comfort

We reached our home yesterday night around 10pm because we picked up the plants that I bought from the garden neighbor of my office building. Coming from the church hubby and I parked at the front of my office and walked to the garden nearby. It took us a while but we’re finished just in time for the kids getting bored. I was feeling very tired when we reached our home and was wishing of a good night’s rest at the sleep number bed I saw online. I was getting used to online shopping these days. Anyway my new bed is just as good as it can also give me the kind of comfort I want, we bought it two months ago.

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Top 3

My Top 3 Meme. Thanks Bes JennyL for this one!

~Three Names that Friends Call You: - Racel, Race, Cel
~Three Most Important Dates in your Life: - May 4, 1996, August 18, 1997, Jan.12, 1999, Sept.5, 2003 (sorry 3 isn't enough)
~Three Things You've Done in the Last 30 Minutes: - Informed my boss about his cocktail meeting, Called my kids at home, Talked to Hubby on the phone
~Three Ways to be Happy Even you're at Home: - Bake or cook something special for hubby and my kids, Listen to Music and Use the WOW Magic Sing, Eat Popcorn while watching a movie
~Three Gifts You Would Like to Receive: - HP Notebook, Free Baking Class Registration/Enrollment, Vacation Package for the Whole family, kinda grand lol!
~Three of Your Favorite Hobbies: - Cooking/Baking, Blogging, Reading
~Three Places You Want to go for a Vacation: - Bohol Beaches-Philippines, Venice, London
~Three Favorite Drinks: - Coffee, Four Seasons, Green Mango Shake

Feel free to grab this if you want!

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Relaxing Moments!

What a relaxing thought it was when my sister's office schedule now have Saturday day offs twice a month. It was actually a year ago when this schedule was proposed reducing Saturday office on their company but it’s only this year that the proposed schedule was approved and implemented. Of course Redge was so excited about these extra days because for years she didn’t have much time for her chores and other activities not to mention the rest that she will be doing on these days.

My kids and I were equally happy because now we can shop together in supermarket and department stores. This day she copied some movies on my PC and relaxed herself into watching a movie on her own PC. I told her it would also be nice to watch on an LCD HDTV because it would be clearer and more defined. We don’t watch movie on the big screen so it would be nicer if we watch it on an LCD HDTV.

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Just Like A Family!

Josh was so happy seeing his friends again, what I’m talking about were the 3 small girls his age that grew up in the same compound. One of them is my goddaughter; they were the kids of Raymond and Mhel. They were so close to me and my Mom and it saddened us when they transferred to Tarlac because Raymond got a job as chef of princess in Middle East.

Now they’re here to attend the wedding of Mhel’s brother Jeff who took over the renting of our apartment. Our apartment was first rented by their eldest brother Arman then it was transferred to Mhel when she settled down with Raymond and now that Arman and Mhel both live in Tarlac Jeff took over. Our apartment is like a starting over nest of newly weds and we’re so happy that this family liked us so much that they passed it to their younger siblings to start a family.

Here's an old picture of one of the kids - Hannah (my god daughter) with Josh who is 2 years and 7 months old then.

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: Food Friday - The Champ

Wow! This is truly a fully-loaded snack, it’s Jollibee’s Mr. Champ! Of course everybody knows this heavy-duty sandwich from the national burger of the Philippines lol! It’s loaded with 1/3 pound beef patty, with veggies, cheese and everything that spells delicious. But it also a threat to your diet as it’s full of calories too! You have to watch your weight here or be ready to get the best weight loss pills after eating this yummy burger! Anyway it’s my snack today, care to eat with me!

Happy Food Friday to everyone! Enjoy your weekend!

Food-Friday

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:WW - Overlooking Metropolis

I just love this shot that’s why I picked this one for this week. I’ve taken the shot from a wedding reception resort in Antipolo overlooking the towns nearby extending the view up to the business district of Ortigas Center. I have always liked to do the shot because it’s really breathtaking from where I stood. Anyway just had a limited time as I’m attending my niece’ wedding reception.

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Affordable Stylish Eyeglasses

Look what I’ve found - An article that guides us in saving our hard earned money and using it wisely on buying quality and economy. I’ve read the whole article and I’m really excited finding Zenni Optical in the New York Times?! They suggested some tips on vision care including buying Zenni Optical’s quality and stylish Prescription eyeglasses for only $8! This is great as I really believe that having nice eyeglasses doesn’t have to be so expensive. You can look forward to Seeing Straight Without Breaking Bank as you don’t have to waste your money just to have stylish glasses that you’ll use to have a clear vision. With Zenni you can have your choices of glasses and lens without feeling the guilt of spending too much, they have wide selection to choose from. Just see what I’ve got!

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