My So-Called Life!

Wishing Her the Best

2009-11-24T16:48:00.003+08:00

She's been waiting for it for months and finally, the moment she's been waiting for has happened. I'm referring to my girlfriend Aimee who finally met her BF. He traveled halfway across the world just to meet her. He arrived on Sunday and I together with my friend Jane met him for lunch earlier. Wish we can still hang out with him and know him better but he's leaving the country on Thursday already. He's only here for a four day vacation. Hope we get to meet him again soon though.

Anyway, as expected, my friend's eyes were glowing. Well, what can I say? She's happy and in love. I just wish her one thing, that he's already the man that she's been waiting for. Stay in love, Aimz. I'm happy for you! Mwahugs!

An Angel's Home's Just Not a Home Without Plants

2009-11-21T09:23:00.004+08:00

If there’s one thing that should be present both inside and outside any home, it would be plants. It helps beautify a home and creates a special ambiance, and without them I would feel like the house was empty. I can't truly consider myself a green-thumb individual, but my certainly mom is. She loves plants so much and even collects a certain variety of cacti and flowers. She always sees to it that the plants outside and inside are well watered and in good condition every single day. I do check them myself whenever I get the chance and I took care of them when mom was away on vacation.

Among the kind of plants that never fails to fascinate me is the bonsai. I find them not just beautiful but the fact that they are grown for years yet remain tiny is simply amazing. I was browsing the net earlier and I came across this site with these beautiful plants. I got hooked browsing the pictures and fascinated at the same time. They’re beautiful, aren’t they? Mom hasn’t seen it yet but she’ll be fascinated like me for sure once she sees the site.

I really need to take some gardening lessons from mom. When my BA and I finally tie the knot one of my first chores will be to get some flowers planted. He has a nice home, but the one thing that's missing is plants. He always tells me that when we're together he feels as if he's in paradise. But no paradise is complete without flowers and plants to make it truly a heavenly place.

I Am A Chef Now!

2009-11-20T07:11:00.004+08:00

On Facebook's Cafe World, that is! But it took me a while to get interested in it because I was busy farming. LOL. It was my son Yogi who actually introduced me to it. He played it using my account and when he showed me the restaurants of my friends and my niece's friends and saw their beautifully decorated cafes, that's the only time that I got the urge to play too. And here's my cafe now..."Lynndee's Diner" - a fancy restaurant that offers different cuisines yet at a very affordable price. Hee hee.

I purchased a vintage television couple of days ago and today, I purchased a fish bowl. Yipppeee! I know a lot of individuals are now addicted to Facebook games. I can't blame them for I am addicted myself. See you at my diner! (",)

With a Good Accountant, Count Your Blessings as Well as Your Money

2009-11-18T08:19:00.000+08:00

Having a business means having to deal with money issues and other related items on a day-to-day basis, and it can be difficult at times, not at all a piece of cake. I've concluded that since we deal with those issues in our construction business, an accountant is a must-have. But choosing an accountant should be given a great deal of thought since not all can be trusted, for some people will take advantage of you when it comes to matters involving money.

I believe that there are accounting firms that have the goal of providing great service in spite of what they’ll earn and are genuinely concerned with their clients’ needs. One firm who’s known for those qualities is the Las Vegas accounting firm, Kondler, Chavez & Koch CPAs. Some of their clients even feel like they’re part of the family because of the service that they receive. How I wish all people in the business world were like that. In this age we live in where people can be dishonest and cruel, those kinds of individuals are the ones we need.

Another Best Blog Award

2009-11-15T15:05:00.005+08:00

From Ms. Marie this time of Travelin' With Marie. It's really so nice of her to give me this award because I'm not even in her blogroll. We only come across each other's site through EC dropping. So sweet, isn't it? Thanks a lot, Ms. Marie!

The Best Blog Award rules are:
To accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award and his/her blog link. Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you have recently discovered and think are great! Remember to contact the bloggers you've awarded to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

I'm sharing this award to all of my friends in my blogroll for I do believe that you all deserve it. Grab it anytime, guys!

I Wonder if a Bath Robe Will Fit in a Stocking?

2009-11-11T20:24:00.003+08:00

I awoke earlier to the sound of Christmas carols being played on the morning show on television. It cannot be denied, Christmas is definitely just around the corner and I can’t wait for that since it’s my favorite time of the year. Though it is still a little early, my family has already drawn names here at home for our gift exchange on Christmas Eve – a ritual which my family has been doing for years. Everybody can hardly wait.

I picked my sister Eve and my son Yogi picked my mom. Shhhhh… this will be our little secret, okay? They shouldn’t know that we picked them or the element of surprise will be gone. I’m glad Yogi and I picked them up because I already have an idea of what to give them – a terry bath robe for mom and waffle bath robe for my sis. I know they’ll both like that because they’re really pretty, not to mention they’re made of soft and comfortable fabric.

I wonder who picked me. Hope he or she is not having a hard time thinking of what to give me. I should have just mentioned that I’d love a bath wrap from posylane.com. Maybe they‘ll read my mind, or better yet just read my post here… (“,)

New Moon The Movie

2009-11-09T14:42:00.005+08:00

The much awaited movie by many including me and my son, Yogi. I saw the trailer on YouTube a few months ago but it was only the other day that I first saw its trailer on T.V. and watching it made me excited the more to watch the entire film. It will open on the 20th of this month and my son and I will surely never miss it for the world. I already promised him actually that we're going to watch it.

I was able to read the book and I figured, some of the scenes were different as that in the book while I was watching the trailer. Nevertheless, I know it'll still be as exciting and thrilling like Twilight and undoubtedly, another blockbuster hit at that.

See you at the movies!

Wanna See Some Real Cash? Check Out This Contest!

2009-11-04T18:24:00.001+08:00

Contests are really fun to watch on TV or even online. It’s one of the many things that I find very entertaining, especially if the contestants are talented. But I don’t have the nerve to join in any contest. I'm just so shy. So, I just keep myself entertained while watching and leave it to those people who've got the guts to strut their stuff and show the world what they've got.

So, do you belong to that group of gutsy individuals who are not afraid to flaunt? Then you might consider joining the iLASIK Video Contest entitled “You Gotta See This.” The mechanics are simple. A video is all you need, showing how improved vision has made an impact in your day-to-day living, or in something that you always wanted to do but couldn't because of poor vision. Votes will determine the lucky winner so you can tell all your friends to vote for you, improving your chance of winning. A lot of people have already submitted their entries so you best get busy. There's a $5,000 grand prize, and many more prizes are up for grabs. So wait no more. Get that camera now and start the ball rolling. You wouldn’t want to miss this for the world.

Old Spice

2009-11-04T15:57:00.003+08:00

My BA's favorite cologne. He doesn't use any other scent but this. And I can't blame him for it has a sweet and mild smell and I so love it. I even became a fan of this on Facebook and so does BA. To be honest, I first heard of this cologne from BA and first smelled it from him. I'm not into strong smelling perfumes since it's one of the many things that trigger my allergy. And boy, I'm just so glad that BA is not into those kinds of perfumes too. High five, BA! (",)

How about you? Are you familiar with this cologne? For the men out there, if you haven't tried this scent yet, trust me, you better try it and you'd surely love it! I'm not being paid for this, huh! LOL.

'Ey Mates!

2009-11-03T19:07:00.004+08:00

The land down under! Who doesn’t recognize that phrase? Or the lilting, lyrical accent of those who live there? It is one of the many places that I dream of visiting someday. I would love to take the boat ride near the famous Sydney Opera House as well as experience the wild life side and see kangaroos and koala bears for real. That would be totally exciting, no doubt. Yes, that’s a dream of mine and dreams do come true, but for now I will just have to satisfy myself with beautiful souvenirs from Australia that I found at AustraliaSouvenir.com.

There’s a wide array of souvenirs to choose from but I fancy the Grey Koala handbag with plush toy the most. Being a lover of handbags, it’s the first thing that caught my attention as soon as I browsed the site. It’s very cute and really stylish. And as always, I don’t just shop for myself. There should be something for my son too, and among the cutie goodies there, it was the Kangaroo pencil ca se with hands and legs that I found the most lovable of all - simply perfect for my son since he’s always been enamored with toy animals. I can hardly wait for him to see the toy. He’ll be giddy for sure just like Mommy who can’t wait to try her new handbag. Be seeing ya, mates!

Chinese Proverb

2009-11-03T06:59:00.003+08:00

Chinese are known for these sayings or proverbs and this sign caught my attention when we visited Durian Garden for my son's field trip. It was partly hidden behind the trees and I was curious of what it says and I was amused after reading it. So, what do you think? Pretty interesting, huh?

See Christmas in a New Spirit of Togetherness

2009-11-01T20:31:00.005+08:00

I know I’m not the only one who considers Christmas as their favorite time of the year. The spirit of Christmas is really something that brings joy and happiness despite the trials we face, and if for only one day, the world seems to put aside its differences and come together in peace. And one thing I like best about it is the sharing that puts smiles on the faces of the givers as well as the givees, no matter how simple the gift.

Gift giving is on my mind at this early time and I’m already contemplating on what to give my loved ones. They all deserve one special gift for they are all very special to me. I’ve seen there are new arrivals that are a must see from the array of $8 prescription Zenni glasses that Zenni Optical is known for. I know it would be a nice gift to give my parents. I still have to browse the site, though, and I hope I’m not too late because I know those holiday fun eyeglasses are really selling like hot cakes. Wish me luck because I sure don't want Mom and Dad to find empty stockings on Christmas morn'!

And They Both Said..."I Do"

2009-10-29T14:08:00.010+08:00

Yes, and it happened last night. My brother Erwin and his fiance' Karen finally tied the knot through a simple civil ceremony officiated by Judge Moreno held at the same place where their engagement took place in April of this year. The affair was attended by both our families plus some close friends. And though Karen's mom and sis weren't able to grace the said affair physically, nevertheless, it was a fun-filled night since they were able to witness the event through Skype (nothing is impossible with the new age technology).

The ceremony started at 7 o'clock and it lasted for about an hour. The judge was so witty which made the ceremony not boring at all. We feasted on good food and delish desserts afterward. Yum-oh! I've shared some pictures here and will share more soon. For the meantime, enjoy the ones here.

Everyone was very attentive while the Judge was saying his "sermon." (",)

The newlyweds showing their wedding bands!

With their godparents that include the city's Honorable Mayor Pedro Acharon, Jr. (far right) plus his wife (in green top beside him) and others (forgot their names...sorry. hehe)

The church wedding which is the much-awaited event by both our families will be in November, of next year yet. Karen's relatives who are now based in the U.S. will visit the country just to witness the event. It will be a one big happy family affair for sure. We all can't wait!

Congratulations to the newest couple to hit the town! Best Wishes!

Best Blog Award

2009-10-25T14:42:00.003+08:00

It's been a while that this blog has received an award and I thank JK and Nancy for including me in their list of awardees. Bunch of thanks! Happy Blogging!

RULES!!!

The Best Blog Award rules are:

1. To accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award and his/her blog link. don't forget to leave a comment!

2. Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you have recently discovered and think are great! Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

I know everyone deserves these awards so I'm sharing these to all. Grab it while it's hot! (",)

Butterfly Sanctuary

2009-10-20T12:27:00.005+08:00

My son Yogi had his first ever school field trip last month and we visited Durian Garden. It's located in a municipality which is about thirty minute drive from our city. As the name entails, the garden is indeed full of Durian fruits, not to mention Durian trees as well. But it's not all about Durian in there. The place also has its mini zoo, swimming pool which the kids really enjoyed and the butterfly sanctuary which I found the most fascinating of all. It's not my first time to visit the place but it was my first time to see the sanctuary and I was really in awe.

The butterflies were tamed as if they were trained to be like so. A bunch of them landed on my arms, shoulders and blouse as soon as I got in. My friend kidded me that maybe they've found their queen in me. LOL. I was't nervous but their little feet felt so ticklish in my arms so I shooed them.

The butterfly really liked me. He's a boy perhaps. LOL.

Yogi was fascinated with them like me.

I thought Yogi will freak out when the butterflies went to him but gladly, he didn't.

Gold and Silver: Metals That = Much Money

2009-10-16T08:12:00.000+08:00

It was few months ago when I first come across articles about gold investment. I must admit, I wasn’t aware about such investments until that day. And when I knew that investing in gold, silver and other precious metals has been going on for centuries, I was really in awe and felt a little dumb for not knowing about it. Nevertheless, I’m glad I’ve found out about it and the possible benefits of wise investing.

With the kind of economy that we have at present, with companies cutting jobs or going bankrupt, and people losing their jobs and homes, investment is something that we should really consider, and investing in such precious metals is a good investment. It has been proven as a good investment by many individuals who have been enjoying the rewards for years. Want to know more about it? Visit Monex.com and learn more.

Mount Matutum

2009-10-16T08:01:00.004+08:00

This is the volcano that is located near my Cousin Marc's beautiful farm. It would take us about an hour or two drive to get there. It's named Mount Matutum and considered an inactive volcano. I have no idea actually when was the last time it erupted. Maybe I wasn't born then yet.

My BA took this picture around mid afternoon because the volcano wasn't visible in the early part of the day. It was covered with fogs or perhaps those were already clouds.

There it is, its peak partially covered with clouds.

And a much closer view. Beautiful, isn't it?

What an Adventure!

2009-10-14T17:19:00.007+08:00

In my previous post "A Walk in the Clouds", I've written about visiting my Cousin Marc's beautiful farm situated on top of a hill. But I didn't mention that going there alone was already an adventure. The travel took us about an hour from the city where I live. Then we have to pass vast pineapple fields of Dole plus the rough roads. And look at what happened to us.

There's only about half a kilometer left for us to reach the farm when we saw the road ahead of us partially destroyed, like what you see in the pictures. It always rains in that part of the province which explains the soil erosion. My Cousin Marc who was the one driving thought he could get through it since his car is a 4 x 4 but unfortunately, he didn't. The right rear wheel slid into a culvert and we're stuck. I shouted out of surprise actually and was a little nervous. But the others remained calm including my son Yogi. I'm probably the only one who drinks coffee. LOL.

That's quite a big hole there, huh?

But the guys helped each other while us girls were watching (HeHe), and they were able to get my Cousin Marc's Montero Sport out from that hole in about thirty minutes.

It was truly an adventure, wasn't it?

Every Dad Deserves His Day in the Sun

2009-10-09T06:49:00.003+08:00

My dad has been so tied up with work lately to the point of neglecting his social life just to cope with the demands of his job and business. His health is also in danger of being affected because he sometimes skips meals and sleep just to meet deadlines. All of us know that he badly needs R & R (rest and relaxation), and he deserves it after doing such a wonderful job of taking care of his family; it's time for him to now take care of himself and see to his needs, as well as enjoyment.

And without a doubt, he would definitely enjoy the Adults Only Carribean Vacation in Mexico by KarismaHotels.com. It would be a wondrous opportunity for him to get some much-needed rest and relaxation, not just for him but for mom as well. Breathing fresh air from the ocean while enjoying the beauty that only the ocean can give would definitely refresh his tired mind and body plus give him the appetite he would need to enjoy their great tasting food. It would absolutely be his greatest vacation ever.

A Walk in the Clouds

2009-10-08T15:55:00.010+08:00

It was my BA's last Sunday here when my cousin Marc invited us to his farm which is situated on top of a hill. My cousin Marc and my BA got along pretty well during my birthday. The two of them have one thing in common, they're both friendly or should I say, gregarious. I wasn't aware about the invitation until my brother told me.

So we went there on Sunday, Sept 6th. The farm is about an hour drive from our city. We traveled through the vast pineapple fields of Dole before we got there and the roads' a little rough but the trip was worth it. It was my first time to have seen the place since my cousin just bought it about a few months ago and boy, it's really beautiful up there. It's like walking in the clouds actually since the place was covered with fog and the climate is so cool. I've shared some pictures here for you to see.

The view of the rest house from the gate.

View from the back.

That's Yogi at the back of the pick-up truck taking pictures of just about anything.

The boys... having a good time sharing a good conversation plus a bottle of rhum. Hee hee. That's my BA in stripes, my cousin Marc in gray shirt, my brother Ernie in purple shirt and my uncle in red pants.

A Gadget Galore Store!

2009-10-07T07:39:00.004+08:00

It was two years ago when my BA purchased his Samsung u410 cell phone. He's been using it ever since and he has no plans of getting a new one just yet because it's still good-to-go and gives him great service. He did buy cell phone accessories just recently, though. At first, his only plan was to buy a charger, but after browsing the Samsung accessories at the online store that he came across he saw a headset/microphone combination and felt the urge to buy it instantly. It's so useful, giving him the ability to talk and drive at the same time hands-free, which is very important seeing that there are many new laws in regard to using cell phones while driving.

Accessories abound at that online store, and just browsing through them one by one makes it tough to choose since they are all so cool like the wide array of Samsung Rogue accessories that they’ve got. But my BA didn’t have a hard time at all. He definitely knew what he wanted. But, that's the kind of guy he is; when he wants something, he goes for it. Why else would he have flown halfway around the world just to meet me? (",)

A Thousand Country Roads

2009-10-03T18:27:00.007+08:00

Due to my friend's persistence, I created a few more blogs last year but laziness got in my way, so I neglected them to the point of abandoning them which I kind of regretted later. But my urge to continue working on them came back when I met my BA. Well, I think that you know the feeling of being inspired and once you're in that state, you feel like writing a lot of - your thoughts, your feelings, etc. Call me cheesy but it's normal, isn't it?

And so this blog was born, "A Thousand Country Roads." This was not the original title and I changed it for some reason. Why? In April this year, my BA shared a book to me by Robert James Waller and it's entitled... A Thousand Country Roads. It's an epilogue to the other book that he authored, The Bridges of Madison County. My BA sent those two books to me and the story really touched me the same way it touched him. I consider those two books really special, not just because it was given by my BA but also because those two books brought meaningful stories which I don't think I need to elaborate. Hee hee.

Anyway, when I finally decided to have the book's title be the title of this blog, inviting my BA to co-author it crossed my mind too but it took me a while to finally ask him. And he made me so glad when he agreed and didn't have second thoughts at all. So, it's "our" blog. He's already written posts in there and you may check it out so you'll know how poetic he can be. You're probably wondering why I only talk about this blog of ours now. Well, long story. LOL.

So there you go, hope you get to visit our blog sometime. I'm still searching for a layout that would suit our blog but I've not been successful. This will do for now. Just consider those too muffins as BA and me, he's the one with the cherry and I'm the pink one. That will do. What do you think? (",)

Bid and Win for Fun and Fantastic Bargains!

2009-10-02T06:25:00.003+08:00

If you love electronic gadgets like I do, I’m sure you’re always looking for Super cheap bargains by companies such as Apple; Sony; Nikon; Canon; et cetera. What would you think about getting an Apple, iPhone, iPod, iMac, Macbook Pro for $20!?! How about Sony, PS2, PS3, Xbox, games, consoles for $5.90!? Need a Camera, Nikon, Canon, Digital SLR cameras, Camcorders, or such. And there’s even more at this great site I found.

What’s even more exciting is the fun involved chasing these bargains. Bidhere is an American-style penny auction site where you can compete for these great deals at only $0.60 per bid! All you need do is create an account and let the fun and bidding begin, and you get five free bids when you register. So what are you waiting for? I’m not going to wait. And who knows? We may end up bidding against each other. May the best man, or woman, win!

Durian Garden...Here We Come!

2009-10-02T06:21:00.002+08:00

It's Yogi's first ever field trip today and he's so excited. He used to wake up at 9 o'clock in the morning. But guess what? It's only 6 o'clock but he's already up. That's how excited he is. Parents were invited to come along so i'll be going with him today.

We are going to visit Durian Garden. By the name itself, you could say that there's a lot of Durian fruits there. Absolutely! But that's not only it. They also have a mini zoo which the kids would really find fascinating for sure. They also have a butterfly sanctuary which I don't really find that interesting since I'm afraid of caterpillars. Hee hee.

Anyway, we'll be leaving at 8 o'clock so we have to get ready. Have fun to us! LOL.

A Potpourri of Info Galore!

2009-10-01T10:40:00.000+08:00

Having been born in September, my birthstone is Sapphire, and being the lover of the color blue that I am, the blue Sapphire never fails to fascinate me. But you know what? I wasn’t aware that Sapphire comes in a wide variety of colors. All the while I thought that the only color it was was blue until I read the article, “Sapphires have been recognized for their beauty for centuries” at Web-Articles.info. I learned more about my birthstone because of the article which I found totally fascinating.

I browsed the site more and read some of the articles there including “A Home Staging Challenge”, which told how to improve our home the best way in which it will not only look good in our eyes and in the eyes of others, but also how it can make us feel good about living in it too. You might wish to read it yourself and learn from it like I did.