:FF/FTP : Cheesy Pichi Pichi

I'm posting here one of our potluck foods in our Alumni Homecoming one of our town's specialties also (Cainta is known for coco jam, bibingka and related native delicacies). One of my batchmates brought this one and it's a success :-) It's really yummy and somewhat different from the usual pichi pichi. Anyway for my foreign friends out there Pichi Pichi is a steamed cassava which is usually topped and rolled over coconut but this one has a yummy cheese toppings which I think is more safe to eat because coconut is only good for few hours. Also the cheese toppings makes it not so sweet in taste. Overall rating = thumbs up!

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Great Way to Store and Moved Out

Moving isn’t easy as this requires a lot of work and some finances too. More often people move for better opportunities that never seem to come in hand in your present location. Although it’s hard to relocate we sometimes need to sacrifice for our family’s well being and success. I know how it is to move as I’ve experienced it early in life when we move from my mother’s provincial town to stay for good in my father’s city town. It’s uncomfortable having all your things in moving truck because you’re not assured of the safety of your properties from damages.

Now with modern companies thinking of the common hardships in moving out it is much easier now to transfer with the help of companies like storage Minneapolis. They will not only make your relocation an exciting experience but will help you get the best of storing your things sorted out perfectly the way you would want it to be. With the help of SMARTBOX you can pack ahead of time and move later. No worry about hidden fees that might come up and you’ll only pay for the space you’ve used. You’ll have comfort packing up at your own desired time with smaller boxes available for sorting out varied things.

SmartBox is very ideal also self-storage users, real estate professionals, people buying and selling a home, storage for apartments and homeowners who are into remodeling or renovation where they can store their precious things to protect it from damages. It’s for smart people! That’s why my office friend searched for storage st. paul when she want to have their things properly sorted and stored when they moved out to another job location assigned to her husband when he was promoted to managerial position. Her family is dreading the discomfort and stress on packing, storing, unpacking and moving but it proved to be an exciting event for them. It’s not only convenient but economical too as it’s more affordable than renting a truck.

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The Value of Teamwork

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From my experience in work there are some areas of work that needs to be done by a team. Like when we’re doing our Technical Proposal and bidding for consultancy projects for roads, bridges and infrastructures. The final proposal will not be a success if we don’t work as a team because each member of the team has his own special task to do. If we don’t divide the task it will not be completed in time and it won’t be done as perfect as it should be.

The value of the work relies upon the people who worked for it. If the task done became successful it will be the success of not just one person but of every member of the team who has done his special part to make the project successful.

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Finance Plans for the Kids

I’m supposed to drop by my former office to give my requirements for tax refund to a friend who offered to arrange things for me but the super hot weather, my not-so good back pain and plenty of due tasks changed my mind. I would reschedule it next week when I’m more relaxed and free from expiring tasks. I need to save more for my daughter’s tuition as I want to enroll her as early as this month for her entry in high school.

The school’s guidance called me up to remind me to get Ruth’s exam results. I told them if they can give it to my niece who’s studying in the same school and I’m glad they told me that they will just give it to her. I’ve scheduled my finances for my three kids which will study in 3 different schools next school year. This month of March is for Ruth, April is for Josh and month of May is for their school things, bags and shoes since Gen has no tuition fees to pay. Wish I’ll be able to follow my finance plan. More opps I think!

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Regaining Your Good Credit Standing

My office friend consulted me about her credit card account that has gone out of hand and been neglected by her for sometime. Now the collection agency of the said credit card company has been calling her office and residence very often to update her payment. I think she badly needed credit repair services so she can caught up with the payment needed without paying the whole amount immediately. All she need is a good credit repair plan that would help her reduce her debt without sacrificing her whole month’s salary. Same thing happened three years ago when I was asked by a dear friend to talk to the legal collection staff in behalf of her to fix her credit card balances. I was able to minimize the total amount that she’s going to pay by about 50% and she was very happy about it. She was given a clearance from the credit card company and regained her good reputation again.

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:FF/FTP : Summer Delight!

It's our favorite for summer aside from the more refreshing halo-halo and fruit shakes. It's actually an old pic of my despedida from office last July. I find it more appropriate to post it now for a yummy feeling. On hot season like now people tend to love cold foods like these Selecta ice cream here, I must admit we had a lot of discussion for the flavors so we decided to buy their smaller 1-liter size ice cream so we can all have our favorite favors. My all-time fave is Double Dutch, the other one is Coffee Crumble and the one on the right is Cookies and Cream, of course with matching junk foods lol! Winner! Sometimes I indulge on not-so healthy foods like tortillos :-)

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Admin Jobs

I’ve tried many jobs in the past and though some of them are completely out of my college course I’ve got training from my friend Meline who was an accounting associate. She takes care of the payroll and I take care of the admin jobs which she is not so familiar with. I do billing and collection work online together with arrangement of monthly association dues of the tenants in our building. I had a multitasking job back then doing almost all aspects in human resources and accounting. I didn’t regret it of course because I learned a lot from my previous works. Being a graduate of Computer Engineering I thank God that He has allowed me to learn many things which make me a better qualified employee.

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: Friday 5 - Staples

1. Of all the hundreds of sizes and shapes bread seems to come in, what is your favorite?
~ Gardenia loaf in Raisin or Choco Flavor

2. What’s your favorite thing to eat with rice?
~ I love pork sinigang (pork in stew with tamarind extract, eggplant, string beans, gabi, radish, okra and some spices

3. What are your feelings about milk?
~ I love drinking milk mixed with a little coffee in the morning to perk up my mood and to relax my senses, makes me complete

4. What was wrapped in the tortilla you most recently ate?
~ Lettuce, Mayo, Cheese, Chicken bits.

5. How many staplers are there in your house and where are they?
~ We have 2 staplers at home. Both are blue in colors.

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Our Very First Color TV

I remember several years ago when we bought our first colored TV we were so excited because our old ones were the type of TV that has a cabinet-like casing for television and the more improved ones were smaller but still shows black and white reception. Well that first television with bright colored pictures is none other than Samsung which was said to be the first model that they released in our country. It was worth our money because we really enjoyed the colors and sounds of our Samsung TV. Now I was quite amazed that it has gone a long way with regards to modern technology. They have LCD, Plasma and LED television and have ventured in many other digital electronics products.

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Which Heavenly Virtue Are You?

You Are Charity

Some people give until it hurts. You give until you don't have much to left to give... and then you give some more.
You believe that you were put on this earth to help people. And you do your best to make a difference in as many lives as possible.

You believe in people, and you see the good in everyone. You think that every single person and creature deserves help.
You don't expect anything for the time and resources you give to others. Giving is its own reward.

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