VOTE FOR BABY BELLA'S SMILE...

She is the cuddly daughter of Mommy Ruby of Pinay Mommy Online.. Isn't she adorable? Let us VOTE for her at PINOY SMILES.. Please READ THE RULES before you vote.. Click here for the rules of the said photo contest...

Need To Buy A Yoyo?

I need to buy a yoyo for Lili.. Lately she had been telling me that she needs to practice some more for her to be able to play her yoyo. Of course we bought it at Toy Kingdom, where all kinds of toys could be found. Here in Cagayan de Oro, we could only rely on toy stores for great yoyos since there are no yoyo shops here. Online however, there are a lot of yoyo shops. Take for example www.yoyoshop.co.uk, an online yoyo shop. Actually, Lili's godfather, Cesar, a yoyo master recommended this site, as it is well known for fast delivery and having a great range of yoyos in the UK.


Speaking of which, I am thinking of buying from the site since I know I will be saving a lot because delivery on all orders is FREE... That's what Cesar said, when he bought his yoyos.. This super toy is a perfect Christmas stocking filler. When kids wake up Christmas morning and finds a yoyo in each of their stocking would really be an exciting Christmas, don't you think so?

Gotta end here as I will still be choosing my loot from the yoyo shop mentioned here...

CIAO...

never saw blue.

I always liked the song "never saw blue" below is its lyrics..

Today we took a walk up the street,
We picked a flower and climbed a hill above the lake
Secret thoughts, you said aloud,
We watched the faces in the clouds
Until the clouds have blown away
It's hard to say

I never saw blue like that before
Across the sky, around the world
You're giving me all you have and more
No one else has ever shown me how
To see the world the way I see it now, oh I
I never saw a blue like that

I can't believe
A month ago I was alone
I didn't know you, I've never seen you, or heard your name
And even now, I'm so amazed it's like a dream
It's like a rainbow, it's like the rain
Some things are the way they are and words just can't explain

I never saw blue like that before
Across the sky, around the world
You're giving me all you have and more
No one else has ever shown me how
To see the world the way I see it now, oh I
I never saw a blue like that before

It feels like now, it feels always,
And it feels like coming home

I never saw blue like that before
Across the sky, around the world
You're giving me all you have and more
No one else has ever shown me how
To see the world the way I see it now, oh I
I never saw a blue like that before

Oh, oh I, I never saw blue like that

Here is the video...

Of Futons and Sofas..

I can't sleep. It's already 2:41 in the morning, Philippine time. Somehow, I can not imagine what I had seen on the streets today. Well, technically, it was something that we shouldn't be seeing but for the sake of argument, I wish to say that it shouldn't be a scene to behold. Especially not with kids as young as 4-5 years old. Well, I saw this house at Manggahan which is widely open to the public by the mere fact that it isn't finished yet. However, there is already a couple occupying the said space. The visible part of the house seemed like the living room as futons are everywhere. Two beige colored sofa sleeper futons were even visible from afar. But what I really hated to see was the couple coupling on the sleeper sofas in broad daylight, with the neighbors' children watching them. They could have moved it inside their bedroom and did the act there.


My point is, children who see these things are robbed of their innocence. Why not get convertible sofas, put them in the bedroom, and do the coupling stints there. If they want it more romantic, they can have futon sleeper sofas in their bedroom and add lighting, air conditioning and music... Wouldn't that make a good coupling environment? But no! They just had to flaunt it to the KIDS!.. Bad neighbors! Tsk.. Tsk.. Tsk...

MEDICINAL WONDERS OF ASH??

The adventist guys sold us this book a few years ago. Then years after we bought the book, my mom bought packed charcoal form teh same adventist people who sold her the book.

It says that charcoal has medicinal properties that can heal any ailments...

I still need to meet someone who really was cured because of this and not because of some act of faith... Well, it's not that I question these things, but, I just want to meet someone who is living proof to all these miracles brought by the use of charcoal...

Clean Up Drive

Every Sunday, I find it difficult to do my clean up drive here at the Orange house, mainly because the house is too big and I am alone to do the cleaning, plus, I have yet to finish laundry and everything else.. That leaves me helpless and tired. But of course, when Bisa was still here, it was the same scenario since that house help of ours was literally a pain in the neck.. She ends up throwing away important things, destroying tools and all other important stuff in the house. So I guess, we were better off without her. How I wish there is something I could do that will make things easier.. Perhaps buy heavy duty, top of the range, metal garden sheds for storage to keep Lili's toys and all other stuff that lie around in the front yard... Something like the photo below...

Ah, that would really be something.. Unfortunately, I heard that metal sheds like that cost a fortune. Tsk..tsk..tsk.. I would love to have a metal garden shed like that to keep everything else organized...Oh well, maybe I could get a deal at www.asgardsss.co.uk. I heard they have affordable metals shed that would fit anyone's budget..

Feel Good...

For almost a month now, after the stalker had done her worst act through my blogs, the sports dad and I had been talking much instead of her goal of separating us permanently.. hahaha.. what a shame!

Anyway, I just ended a call he made and I feel good about our latest conversation... So far so good...


Sometimes, people with bad intentions do good things as they continue to do the bad..

As I always believe, GOOD ALWAYS TRIUMPHS OVER EVIL...

Manigas Ka!!! Hahaha...

Need an Online Tutor?

Need help in school? Some of my students do. They range from preschool to professionals, second coursers and even those who are out of school and about to apply for jobs. The reality is that life these days is not the same as how it was back then. Before, what seemed complicated is now very easy, and more complicated things arise. That's why not every body wants to finish studying, Some leave school and others prefer to take it easy... That's why I was really glad to know that there are sites online that provides Free homework help, and of course, Math homework help, as well as Algebra homework help... These Online homework help is truly helpful for the kids. It's not just easy to get hands to help online, it's a Free online homework help for anyone seeking help. I am so excited about the Free math homework help as it is the area where most students have problems with... Sometimes, a student needs a Math homework helper to ace if not simply pass the test...

And where else would you find all these? Where else but at TutorVista. TutorVista is said to be the leading online tutoring company in the world. They offer an incredible unlimited monthly tutoring package for only $99.99 a month for all subjects... OMG! That is quite a lot of savings there. Students can use their service as much as they want, whenever they need it and the fee is fixed. The tutoring sessions are available 24X7, so it is really not difficult to pass the test.. Don't you agree? And like what i mentioned above, the free stuff comes as they provide free demo for first time user where they can try the service for free..

So what are you waiting for? Avail of the free service now...

I wanna Ski the heat away..

I loath this weather we have here in Cagayan de Oro now. It's too hot! Just yesterday I finished 2 liters of iced tea just to quench the thirst.. And just when I am about to browse pages here online, I came upon this site that caters to Beaver Creek Ski Rentals.. Now, I am thinking of going out and ski... I wish I could! Lucky for you who are living in Beaver Creek, Colorado..

The site looks promising. Imagine, if you are so busy, they will have ski butlers visit you for fitting. They deliver the equipment to your accommodations, and they bring extra boots for a perfect fit! What a life that would be.. So that comes after you book online or after you called them at toll free at 877-754-7754 for the reservation. And the best part is if something is not right with your equipment, they will meet you to fix it! So you can have your ski and snowboard rental equipment picked up on final day.... Hmmm.. That is one very good strategy for a business if you ask me.. But come to think of it, if you are really good at customer relations then many of your clients will come back for more..

Ahhh.. Can't take this weather anymore... I wish I could ski right now.. That sure would be a very good break....

CONGRATULATIONS PILIPINAS, PACMAN WINS AGAIN!

This has been a long day for Manny.. But, as expected, HE WON! Hurrah for us Filipinos... Mabuhay ka Manny! TKO at the 12th round. Fairly a good fight there... Congratulations also for Cotto, as he still remained on his feet despite the loss, unlike the previous opponents of PACMAN...

(Photo borrowed from everyjoe.com, more info at espn.com)

MOMMIES, LET US VOTE @ MTV EMERGE...

I have a talented daughter. That I am certain. I wouldn't be surprised if one day she will tell me that she wants to pursue music as at an early age, I could sense that music is her passion. Ah.. Music.. Reminds me of how passionate I was back then. I even wanted to be a star.. But of course, I chose a different path, which I have come to love. But maybe, if I had been bold and daring about the said passion, I would be somewhere between being a mommy and singing.. Oh well, those were the by gone days.. Anyway, I have been a fan of MTV, and I learned that its newest platform, MTV Emerge, is actually created for unsigned music talents in the Philippines.

That's great news for all those who want to aspire and be given a break.. Well, with MTV Emerge, unsigned music talents can showcase their work and be given an opportunity to win a one-year recording contract with Jeepney Music, which was founded by Apl.de.Ap of The Black Eyed Peas. With MTV, Jeepney Music, and Department of Tourism collaboration, the aim is to find the hottest unsigned music talent from all genres of music (Indie, rock, hip-hop, R&B, metal, solo artists, DJs, etc). I bet you like that huh? I bet some of you would even want to join...

Anyway, all the participants should register and upload their profiles, photos and original music on the site of MTV Emerge , after that, their entries will go through a public voting process. You can actually vote as many times in the day with a 5 minute interval... A total of seven grand winners will be selected from the top entries on November 20 by a panel of judges and that also includes Apl.de.Ap. And all of them will win a one-year recording contract with Jeepney Music plus, mentorship under Apl.de.Ap. And of course, their contract will include artist management and promotion, digital distribution of 3 – 6 songs and a strategic marketing plan for the signed artists to break into both the Philippines and international markets.

I am supporting CHARMI SANTOS. I like her song, "Tinkerbelle's Theme" ... Vote for her too. She's good...

linux web hosting

Are you looking for a linux web host? Well, I have read about linux web hosting today and perhaps this post could come in handy... I found this information at www.webhostingchoice.com, where web hosting is thoroughly discussed. For a summary, refer to the image below:

According to the site, Linux is the most popular and most powerful web server software available on the Internet, compared to it counterparts. And I discovered that many applications are only available on the Linux platform, and I was really appalled to know that without it, Fantastico which includes Wordpress, Oscommerce and Joomla will have a problem! And guess what, my self hosted sites use Fantastico and Wordpress...

If you get Linux web hosting though HostClear.com, you will get unlimited web hosting for just $3.95 a month, a FREE Domain Name for Life with Every Plan, NO Hidden Fees, REAL 24/7 Phone, Email & Live Chat Support and of course, ANYTIME Money Back Guarantee... Considering the deal you are getting here, would you go anywhere else? Seriously. Would you look for another way to get Linux Web Hosting? I doubt you can still find a better alternative.. As for me, I am going to think about these things some more. They might just come in handy one of these days…

Lili's Ice Cream Machine Building

My four year old is quite imaginative. She told me she built a building where you can make ice cream machines of different flavors. A place where you can also buy and eat ice cream...

For the record, "an" + initial vowel sound agreement is still not discussed in school. They are still in sounds (phonetics) so please bear with my little girl for said mistake.. She's still four, okay..

Baby Bedding Sets

Baby Bedding Sets make a wonderful addition in your baby's environment. They help keep the ambiance more suitable for your little bundle. With them, babies sleep better and are less likely to cry a lot since it makes it comfortable for them in every way. Match it with proper air conditioning or with proper heating systems for colder areas and baby sleeps soundly.

Ahh.. I remember Zarelle's infancy. Such a bliss to recall. Not to mention that it was terribly short since I had to leave for Cebu. Most of her bedding sets were pink and white combination courtesy of the Ninangs (godmothers) who loved pink. lol..

And speaking of baby bedding sets, I think it would be a nice gift to give for babies this Christmas. One particular source would be www.babybeddingpalace.com, where baby bedding sets are nicely done and earth friendly too. Safe for baby's sensitive skin as it is made of fabric that is non-allergenic and free of harsh chemicals. Hand made baby crib bedding sets speak of quality and comes with a no hassle 100% satisfaction guarantee.Styles vary from modern to classic styles that blends well with any nursery decor. And of course, they are all made from 100% high quality natural cotton materials.

Visit that site to see more.

The Eyes

The eyes can not see what our hearts can see, but definitely, we can see everything in the eyes, what the person would try to hold back or hide... Speaking from experience here...

I Want Direct TV

Seems that everybody is wanting more of direct tv channels rather than all the other television channels. I guess you could say that direct television has really gone a long way. And because of its popularity, more and more people are wanting to get directv service than all other services..

But of course! Direct TV offers the best in everything. They have the best TV programming, the best deals and specials. Not to mention the fact that they have the best in actual savings. What more can anyone ask for? Truth be told, if there is Direct TV here in Cagayan de Oro, I would also sign up, subscribe and be one of its local fans... I can foresee that I will be getting more than my money's worth..

By the way, I read that they have the $100 VISA Prepaid Card (plus free shipping) as a Special Direct TV offer. If you are interested, do call them at 888-874-6256...

EZY ROLLER FOR RIVER

My sister Honey will be buying River, our little brother, an Ezy Roller for Christmas. That is after she learned what an Ezy Roller can do. She said she wants to play with it too. Hahaha, As if she will still be able to. But I read from Posylane that it could be possible. With that, my eye brows are raised, lol..

Two years ago, she gave River four personalized pillowcases which until now, River still uses. He unusually likes them as he likes to lightly rub his hands and feet on them as he sleeps. He actually asked my sister for them rather than for toys as Christmas presents. He also loves seeing his name boldly stitched on them. Lili, on the other hand, got the pink nap mat. This Christmas, each of them will be getting an Ezy Roller. That's what Honey said.

Hmm.. My brows are raising some more. I think she is preparing the kiddies for some big contest when she arrives.. Well, we'll see...

Debbie's Towel Wrap Gift

Ah, Christmas is in the air. The winds are blowing cold air as it brushes our skin. Forty three days more to go and I shall be opening a box neatly wrapped in glossy wrapper, while, inside it is my favorite pink or red personalized bath wrap that my friend Debbie promised to send me over the holidays.. The yellow terry towel wrap need to take a bow this year as it has already taken its toll on itself, lol. It's not nice looking anymore, as it is not as comfortable as it was the first time it was worn. So I am really happy when Debbie said that I will be getting what I wanted to get. And Lili, her god child will get the personalized ink stamps that she requested.

As for Debbie, she is getting what she wanted from me all these years... Unfortunately guys, I will not tell you what that is. It's a secret between friends... Over all, there is really nothing that could compare to our friendship. That, in itself is a wonderful holiday present...

Samsung TapandTake: [Event-2nd Mission]

I saw this contest at Facebook and I joined. It's actually part of the promotions for Samsung TapandTake. So I joined. Just for exposure... And if my little angel wins, that will be a bonus...

TO VOTE: Add y0urself as fan of Samsung TapandTake on Facebook and like the photo you see above or by leaving a comment by clicking here.

Thanks so much my dear friends..

Manchester United

Have you heard about Manchester United Highlights? Well they are rapidly increasing just like the spread of Cancer In Lung. If it were a computer virus, then you should Get PC Security right away. lol.. Seriously though, Manchester United stands out because it is a website that allows you to get information about so many things. From health awareness to technology awareness. Such a site is good if you are in a hurry and would want to go look in one place only, and voila! You will get what you will be looking for there…

I think you should visit the site to check them out..

Wanna Play Paintball?

Clint is eying the tippmann 98 or the tippman 98 custom for his Ultimate Paintball craze. They sell Tippmann, Spyder, Smart Parts, Dye, Empire, Draxxus paintball gear plus many more brands which can be found on their website.

Previously, Clint searched far and wide for stores and sites that sell them, but have not found any. And thanks to Google and my ever fast fingers, we found www.pntball.com where top selling guns like the Tippmann A-5, Tippmann 98 Custom, Smart Parts Ion, Tippmann X7, and Spyder MR1 could be found. Clint happy, I am happy too. Ultimate Paintball offers the best prices with free shipping.

Locally, only a few stores here in Cagayan de Oro sells paint ball gear, but with all these craze going on, it is actually best to go online..

Star ng Pasko (Star of Christmas)

I love this ABS-CBN station Christmas jingle.. I had to look for this and post it here to share its message.. So TRUE! Whatever storm we go through in life, we can surely move on so long as we keep faith...

Lyrics Below:

Star ng Pasko
Performed by: ABS-CBN Artists

Kung kailan pinakamadilim
Ang mga tala ay mas nagniningning
Gaano man kakapal ang ulap
Sa likod nito ay may liwanag

Ang liwanag na ito
Nasa ‘ting lahat
Mas sinag ang bawat pusong bukas
Sa init ng mga yakap
Maghihilom ang lahat ng sugat

Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw
Walang iba kundi ikaw
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko

Tayo ang ilaw sa madilim na daan
Pagkakapit bisig ngayon higpitan
Dumaan man sa malakas na alon
Lahat tayo’s makakaahon

Ang liwanag na ito
Nasa ‘ting lahat
Mas sinag ang bawat pusong bukas
Sa init ng mga yakap
Maghihilom ang lahat ng sugat

Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw
Walang iba kundi ikaw
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko

Kikislap ang pag-asa
Kahit kanino man
Dahil ikaw Bro, dahil ikaw Bro
Dahil ikaw Bro
Ang star ng pasko

Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko

Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw
Walang iba kundi ikaw
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko

Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw
Walang iba kundi ikaw
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko

Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw
Walang iba kundi ikaw
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang pasko

Dahil ikaw Bro, dahil ikaw Bro
Dahil ikaw Bro
Ang star ng pasko!

Singing Bowls

You must be surprised at the same time astonished as to what singing bowls are all about. Well, for one thing, they are not your every day bowl that you use for serving soups or other tasty foodies. No sir! They are actually similar to gongs or bells that other religions use during prayer. In Buddhism, you will most likely encounter the singing bowls. My first encounter was in 1997, when I joined the Buddhist community in Cagayan de Oro City, namely, the Soka Gakkai International. I was astonished to hear the ringing, reverberating, healing sound as it was being used during the evening Gongyo... In fact, I was fascinated by it, that when I received my GoHonZon a few months after, I also bought all the necessary accessories to prayer; my butzudan, juzo beads and of course, the small singing bowl. Every time I chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo repetitively in front of the GoHonZon, and end chanting with Gongyo, by the use of the singing bowl, I feel that the universe have already answered all my intentions, thus creating a circle of positivity and positive results abound. What ever problems or goals that I have, for as long as I chant, do Gongyo and use the singing bowl as I pray, everything is in place...

However, since I am the only Buddhist in the family, I preferred to go back to church with my family, but contrary to what is expected, I am still practicing the best practices in Buddhism, not to mention the positive outlook in life... Anyway, just to give you a hint further, I am also studying other religions and practices. I take the good from every lesson I learn for the peace and harmony of human kind... ahh.. I think that will have to go in another post...

So going back to the singing bowls, I read an article today and what actually drove me to write this post is the article I read at www.silverskyimports.com and it's about the importance of singing bowls in Tibetan Buddhism, at the same time, in healing . It was mentioned that the sound that Crystal Singing Bowls bring differ from that of the other kinds of singing bowls because it is made of quartz crystals. And as we all know, crystal is proven to be more effective than any other mineral. According to the article, a sound healer or the person who uses singing bowls for healing, may use a singing bowl to help on a guided meditation or an inspired visualization of healing.

Mommy Moments: Let's Pretend @ the Lifetime Study Center Fun Day

That's Lili and River during the Lifetime Study Center Fun Day.. They chose their costumes when we bought them at toy kingdom. They absolutely would want to pretend that they are who they choose their costumes to be...

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PPC Campaign Management

I was told by a fellow blogger and fellow business woman that if we should look for a new business, we should look into a Search Marketing Campaign first. Then proceed with a PPC Campaign Management... Hmm. I didn't quite get what she meant at first, but after I went through the website, globerunnerseo.com, I was able to grasp what she was talking about and indeed, she is making sense. Thanks Mommy Yen...

My first question was "Why should I do That?", and the site explains that a search marketing campaign helps to determine which keywords will be profitable for us and the business. Of course, these profits would later on be translated into money. So knowing these thing will also help us determine which keywords will waste our money, hence, we should be able to avoid it before it happens. I should know these things since, by experience, I know for a fact that Pay-per-click advertising costs are constantly rising. There was even one company that I joined in that made me pay but the promised results never came. So I had to stop or lose more money. Anyway, as the site mentioned, a Globe Runner search marketing campaign helps to make our pay-per-click as cost effective as possible. Using their experience, they can create, manage, and continually improve our campaign, increasing our return on the investment.

I guess that makes a lot of sense. They create and manage campaigns on leading search engines like Google, Yahoo, and Bing while these campaigns not only implement conversion tracking, but also lead to sales, generate leads, direct traffic to our site-instantly, and lastly, provide valuable information regarding keywords that can be used in future SEO campaigns... Ah..

Makes perfect sense.. If all these seem vague to you, as it was previously to me, simply visit the site I visited...

Communicating Through Facebook Apps

The image above was taken from my facebook Farmtown window. My sister Sweet harvested my pineapples and of course, to save me on costs, I asked her to plow my fields too. So while she was doing the harvesting and the plowing, we exchange chit chats because the application allows for users to chat while playing.. When it's all done, Lili takes over and she does the planting.. On my sister's end, it's our baby brother that plants the fields, lol...

Farmtown and all other applications have made facebook a hit because it does not only allow for communication, it also makes sure that every facebook user is happy while there...

word of mouth marketing

Earning through blogs is easy and to find companies to work for is also very easy. It doesn't even have to be seen or heard in media or in print. It simply works well with word of mouth marketing.

Take for example the time I plurked and announced to all my friends that after just ten days, Linkfromblog paid me already with my first $50 with the company. Immediately after that, I have seen that my friends who read that status update signed up under me and the rest is history. And of course, remember the time I had complaints about Payingpost--- that I was not paid for more than four months, and immediately, people who were not paid also came out and joined me in my troubles. And soon after, I learned how to get my money from them because a fellow blogger did something and I simply did what she did and I got paid..

Again, that is the power of word of mouth marketing... So, whenever there are good companies to write for, like Linkfromblog, we should tell everyone so all of us can benefit from the earning power. And somehow, the favor will be returned full as a blessing in the days to come...

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Wedding Give -aways Imported From Australia

Glenn and Tabitha had been married in Australia for four years now. Actually, they will be celebrating their fifth in December. They had a simple celebration with only their church / prayer community that witnessed their union. Tabitha's dad had been sickly lately and her mom requested that both Glenn and she, should come home and be wed again on their fifth anniversary. And this time, her dad would give her away. Of course, she and Glenn would very much like to see both families in another wedding banquet so they agreed.

The couple decided to buy wedding give - aways imported from Australia since the wedding will take place here in the Philippines. So judging from what could come out of their discussions, I am anticipating that the wedding give aways would be souvenirs from Australia. Hmm... I am thinking of boomerangs, plush toys, key chains, clip on koalas, clip on kangaroos, stuffed koalas, koala bears, Aboriginal handmade Australian souvenirs, or anything that showcases aboriginal art, aboriginal symbols, or simply, aboriginal souvenirs that make Australia known for...

Ah.. The list could go on and on... But only Glenn and Tabitha would know what to give away on their 5th Anniversary Wedding Celebration...

This reminds me of a site I have visited a few months back. I think it was during the time my cousin Aileen came home for a visit from Australia and celebrated the dedication of her daughter here. In fact, I was one of the godmothers, lol.. Anyway, we went online the week before they arrived, her mom, Auntie Irma and me. And we came upon www.australiasouvenir.com and played around the site a bit... I remember Auntie Juliet even commented on how nice most items we found at the site. We even joked that maybe Aileen will be bringing some stuff bought from them.. Yeah, the site was totally amazing.. I love all the original designs and the affordability they offer their customers... You should try and visit the site to see for yourself..