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The Year that was . . .

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:49:00 +0000

The year that was 2009 was full of special memories to me…both good and bad..some are worth to be treasured and some must be left unsaid or better buried 10 feet below the ground…lolz This post is kinda late already….but who cares…lolz…

Anyways, in 2009 I got to discover and learn the world of blogging, thanks to Mommy Phebie of Loves Haven for that. I was able to express my thoughts, rants and opinions through blogging even if I’m not good in English but still I tried my best. Hahaha… At first my blog is exclusively for personal blogging only but as time pass by I’ve learned that blogging can also be a source of extra income. And so I begin accepting and writing paid post. I also gained friends from blogging. Got to met moms like me in the blogosphere and got to share mommy moments like tips and experiences of being a mom and a wife. To make the long story short I enjoy blogging a lot. Until tamadisitis struck me by the end of the year, December that was. (bad…bad..bad…) I lost so many opportunities and have not updated my blog for quite sometime. I am then thinking, what’s happening with me….hmmmm….I just wanna be silent for a while and was trying to look back and recall all the events that had happened to me last 2009. And as I was trying to recall all of those memories I can’t comprehend how did I able to survive all those stuff…maybe perhaps the bucket of tears that I shed helps and the support of all my true friends (take note the TRUE ones not the plastic ones) also helps a lot...whew! do I sound dramatic here…hahaha….well, enough of those dramas. :)

Hope 2010 has a lot of good things to offer to me. I’m already tired of heartaches and bad memories….ooppsss do I still sounds so dramatic here….hahahaha

I also hope that I could overcome this TAMADISITIS that I am experiencing for quite sometime now.. . .

Solar Energy Improves Lives. . .

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:10:00 +0000

Many times I’ve heard and read about solar energy in the Philippines but far did I know that some of the provinces were already using it as their source of electricity. Indeed solar energy is a great help nowadays especially to those places or provinces that suffers brown outs and scheduled power interruption for the purpose of conserving energy supply.

If you’re like me who’s not familiar with this solar energy all you need to have is this so called home solar kit. And below is an illustration on how does this gadget work and looks like.

. . . of course it needs to be attached at the roof top

Solar Energy will really help improve the lives of many filipinos especially those in the remote areas. Like what Visayas is experiencing right now they have this scheduled power interruptions that can really hinder businesses and other day to day lives of those affected areas. It is really the solution to their unstable source of electricity needs. For having a stable source of electricity is not only a vital part of our country’s success but also it gives anyone a chance to live a decent lifestyle.

educating the people of the solar energy advantages

ADTEL installing the solar energy disc

And now with ADTEL’s effort this chance to live a decent lifestyle to those people in the remote areas will slowly come into reality. What’s good also with this adtel’s solar energy is its more convenient and economical. So it’s very advantageous to all of us. Hopefully someday this solar energy will soon be enjoyed through out the country.

Ways to Reduce Stress

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:23:00 +0000

While I was keeping away my old magazines inside my topsy-turvy cabinet I came across an article about ways in reducing stress. And since I don't know and i don't have any idea what to write on my blog yet. I decided to share this article to my avid readers if there still any....lol! :) Well, here are the ways to reduce stress. . .

1. Be aware of stressful situations in your life.

2. Take steps to reduce the causes of harmful stress.

3. Find a stress reduction technique that you enjoy and stick with it.

4. Try and get some regular exercise such as walking, swimming or whatever appeals to you. This promotes the release of natural soothing chemicals in your body.

5. Do something you enjoy or find satisfying like gardening, watching movies or anything that it satisfy you.

6. Set time aside for yourself for relaxation and recreation.

7. Consider meditating perhaps with soothing music in the background.

8. Learn how to release stress and tension through deep breathing techniques.

9. Eat right. Exclude foods that are unhealthy. Watch the use if alcohol, caffeine, drugs and tobacco.

Hope these tips help in relieving one's stress feeling.

run out of words and motivation to blog. . .

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:54:00 +0000

I run out of words, thoughts and ideas on what to write and share on my blog for these past few days or should i say weeks. It started last December of the previous year til now.I am also not motivated to blog. I dunno for what reason . . . my brains were not functioning well i guess, and duhhhh. . . have nothing to write. . . Many times i tried to write something that I have so many drafts left unpublished. I missed all my blogging friends, I missed visiting their blogs. I missed all my opportunities if there's any but sad to say I don't have any. huhuhu....haven't gotten back my Page Rank til now with this domain of mine but if I'm going to switch back with my blogspot which is http://cutietwinkies.blogspot.com it has still its PR 2. Well, i guess i have to switch back, though soon. I guess all of these things are product of my TAMADisities syndrome. . . have to get out of this certain syndrome and be back for good on the blogosphere. . . .hope my blogging friends are still there to welcome me back. . . drama huh?! :) mishu all. . .

Am Lost....Now am Back...

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:21:00 +0000

GOSHHHHH!!!! I was lost for quite sometime....my last post was even dated december 14 of last year....waaaaaaaaaaa.....what happening with me???.....Well i just got so busy for the past few days and I lost my interest in blogging for quite sometime too....and i was hooked up with facebook....tsk..tsk..tsk....but now am trying to GET BACK and BE ACTIVE again in the BLOGGING WORLD....I MISS MY BLOG so much.... and before I forget . . . HAPPY 2010 everyone. . .

AM BACK. . . . . :)

in my own opinion. . .

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:57:00 +0000

Jinky Pacquiao once said in her interview when asked what can advice she gave on legal wives. . . and this is her advice . . .

"Ipaglaban mo kung ano ang meron ka. Kailangan walang aagaw. Kailangan nag-iisa ka lang sa buhay ng asawa mo."

Bato-bato sa langit... sa mga kerida naman?

"Ano... makunsensiya kayo."

Well said Ms. Jingky I agree with you on that. But in my own case and in my own opinion I will only fight if it's worth fighting for but I guess it's not worth fighting for so I won’t care a damn. I will whole heartedly set him free and be happy. :)

switching back to blogger. . .

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:23:00 +0000

in a few hours from now i will be switching back to my blogger or blogspot domain which is http://cutietwinkies.blogspot.com for I have a little problem with my domain server. So please bare with me for a while. . .

Mommy Moments - Your Mommy Moments

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:33:00 +0000

It's Mommy Moments time once again

and for today's theme is

YOUR MOMMY MOMENTS!!!

Whew! I had a hard time looking for a picture that would best fits today's theme,
until i finally decided to post our usual "lambingan pix" as mother and son.
My son loves to hug and kiss me a lot . . .

Here's my entry:

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Happy Mommy Moments!!!

i've changed my mind . . .

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:51:00 +0000

remember my christmas wish list post...? well... I changed my mind...instead of asking for that certain wedge I won't ask it anymore, I will be the one to buy it for myself. I don't want to have an "utang na loob" with someone. And I lost interest for i don't like hypocrite people...people who tend to be good in front but utter so many things behind your back. *sigh*

Panic

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:16:00 +0000

Could anyone help me or explain to me please what’s happening with my page? Each time I open it, it loads for a while then it will disappear? I can’t view it anymore. I am worried for I don’t have any back up for my page. My domain will expire May of next year but I don’t think this has to do with my domain. Please help…I’m in a panic right now.

my christmas wish list . . .

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:38:00 +0000

grendha wedge

I want to have a grendha wedge or a crocs hanelie wedge...hahaha. . . looks like i'm into wedges nowadays. Hope someone or my better half perhaps will give it to me as a Christmas gift this Christmas. . .well just wishing...:) Since his not an avid reader and visitor of my blog, he can't read this post of mine. :( But I won't loose hope for there's someone close to his heart i guess who's always visiting my blog almost everyday. So perhaps that someone could inform him. . .hahaha. . . Hope that someone has a kind heart though, lolz! I guess this is not too much too ask then. :) thanks in advance :)

gone for a while...

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:34:00 +0000

I've been out or away from the blogosphere for a while due to many unavoidable circumstances like my son was sick on and off for two weeks. Thanks God that his fine now. Then me too was sick for a week, had an asthma attack due to change of climate. It's cold December night already and it's so hot in the day. Another reason also why I'm gone for a while is that I am not anymore motivated to blog, I dunno why maybe because it's almost 3 months now that Mr. G haven't return my PR yet. Maybe he won't return it anymore. It's a bit depressing because no PR means less opportunities, well it's christmas and my son's birthday is fast approaching too, whats the connection? well, I don't want to be hypocrite, opportunities really do help me a lot financially. But then what now. . . *sigh* :( I just hope and pray that one day Mr. G will return my PR and wish to have many opps too. :)

awards time . . .

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:43:00 +0000

It's been a while since I received such a cutie award and now am so happy and overwhelmed for I've got lots of them. Here's my bunch of awards:

These are from my new found friend her in the blogosphere sis Reyapot of fragment of thoughts and from Mommy Tetcha of pensive thoughts :) Thanks much to the both of you...:)

another award is from the ever generous Jenny of the way i used to be. . .thanks sis for this cutie award. Its actually an acknowledgment award . .

Now I am passing this award to Phebie, Josie, ruby, abbymae, kathy, dharlz, shelo, and to all those who wants to grab these lovely awards.

Catch Yehuda Berg Live in Manila!

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:00:00 +0000

Great news to all Yehuda Berg fans, Yehuda is coming to town..yes! You've heard and read it right, the famous author Yehuda Berg is coming in Manila live on January 18, 2010, 7:00 o’clock in the evening at Rockwell Tent, Makati and what’s good about this event Admission is absolutely Free but then you got to reserve your seat earlier for it has limited seats only.

By the way to those of you who’s not familiar about this famous author, let me share a little background about him. Yehuda Berg is a renowned authority on Kabbalah and co-director of Kabbalah Centre International. He is the son of Rav Philip and Karen Berg the founder of Kabbalah Center, the leading spiritual organization dedicated to bringing the wisdom of Kabbalah to all peoples of the world. Yehuda is coming to Manila to share his wisdom and speak about his new book entitled The Power to Change Everything. In fact you can read Yehuda Berg's upcoming book , "The Power to Change Everything" online. In this latest book of his, Yehuda believes that everything in our life, and our world, is created by our consciousness, even if we aren’t always aware of the bigger picture. Sounds nice and interesting huh?!

So what are you waiting for meet Yehuda Berg in Rockwell Tent on January 18, 2010 (Monday) this is once in a lifetime event, so grab this chance before it’s too late. To register in the free lecture, email philippines@kabbalah.com or call (0920) 902-9008. See you there! :) Oppss before I forget his book will be available in Fully Booked this December. Too excited to grab my own copy then.

The Advent Wreath

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:40:00 +0000

The Advent Wreath contains a circle of evergreen branches with four candles at equal from each other. The circle shape expresses God's unending eternity. The evergreen symbolizes God's unchallengeableness.

On each Sunday of Advent an additional candle is lit, signifying the coming brightness of the One who said, I am the Light of the World." Three of the candles are Purple reflecting the color of the season which reminds us of longing expectations. The candle for the third week, however, is pink signifying rejoicing, since the theme for the third Sunday of Advent is "Gaudete" (REJOICE!)

sleepless nights. . .

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:53:00 +0000

I have sleepless nights for my son is sick again. . .that's the reason why I was not able to update my blog and do my usual blog hopping for these past few days. *sigh* Hope my son will be okay soon. . . and before signing off... let me first thank all those friends of mine here in the blogosphere old or new who keeps on visiting my blog everyday and sorry for not returning that visit for I am still nursing my sick son. :( Hope you do all understand. :) Promise when my son get better soon i'll visit you all...:) have to log off now. . .got to have some rest too for i'm not feeling well also due to stress and not having enough sleep.....

Mommy Moments - Chore Time

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0000

It's Mommy Moments time once again

and for today's theme is

CHORE TIME!!!

Here's my entry:

My son loves to wash dishes . . .I dunno why maybe because he loves to play with the water and he love to makes bubbles out of the liquid dish washing soap then. :) And just recently he wants to help in the cooking too. :))

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Happy Mommy Moments!!!

52 Weeks Challenge: 5/52

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:31:00 +0000

This was taken last Sunday before going to the mall. My son then was so excited to go that he won't let me take pictures with us anymore...well isn't obvious on the way he smile? lolz!

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Cheese Lovers Be Part of this Event!

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:43:00 +0000

I am a cheese lover since childhood. I still remember when I was six years old my mom used to buy me kraft cheese sticks and cheddar cheese used as a bread filling on my bread. And I love it so much, too bad because I can’t find cheese sticks anymore in the market nowadays. There are still cheese sticks but then it’s the baked one not the pure cheddar sticks that I am looking for. Good enough that kraft eden cheddar cheese are still very much available in the market.

Just recently I discover about this Your Ulam, Mas Masarap (YUMM) an event sponsored by Kraft Eden Cheese. This event will be on December 14, 2009 at Araneta Coliseum and the said event will hopefully break a world record of cheese recipes and dishes. Wish I could participate in the said event but then I’m a bit far from Luzon so I just submitted my own Special Chessy Macaroni Recipe. What makes my cheesy recipe special is that I’m using Kraft Eden Cheese the best cheese ever. This cheese recipe is actually my specialty since I’m not a good cook. Each time we have special occasions at home this is always what I served to my family and friends.

Actually cheese can also be used in various kinds recipes, it’s up too you on how creative and imaginative you are. Like this mouth watering dishes that I have seen in their site. Uhmmm…looks so yummy….my saliva is drooling already. . .

Anyway, let’s make this event a memorable and exciting one. Participate and share your own cheese recipes too just log on to www.sarapbuhay.com and be part in the history of breaking the world record. :))

After The Love Has Gone

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:03:00 +0000

I love this song from Earth, Wind & Fire . . . After the Love has Gone. . . its the best. I sometimes express what i feel through songs . . .Anyways here's a music video of earth, wind and fire courtesy of youtube dot com :)

For awhile, to love was all we could do
We were young and we knew
In our eyes were alive
Deep inside we knew our love was true
For awhile, we paid no mind to the past
We knew love would last
Every night, something right
Would invite us to begin the day

Something happened along the way
yesterday was all we had
Something happened along the way
And yesterday was all we had

And, oh, after the love has gone
How could you lead me on
And not let me stay around ?
Oh, oh, oh, after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that’s lost be found ?

For awhile, to love each other with all
We would ever need
Love was strong for so long
Never knew that what was
Wrong, oh, baby, wasn’t right
We tried to find what we had
Till sadness was all we shared
We were scared
This affair would lead our love into

Something happened along the way
Yesterday was all we had
Something happened along the way
What used to be happy is sad
Something happened along the way
Yesterday was all we had
And, oh, after the love has gone
How could you lead me on
And not let me stay around ?
Oh, oh, oh, after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that’s lost be found ?

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that’s lost be found ?

Rainy Tuesday . . .

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:56:00 +0000

It’s a rainy Tuesday and the weather is so cold. . . it makes me feel so sleepy even if I keep my self busy with a lot of paper works thingy here at the office. waaaaaaaaaa…..Cold weather due to rain brings out the TAMADISITIS in me….:) oh how I wish to curl up in a bed right now and cover my self with a warm comfy blanket and sleep and sleep til I reach the dream world . . . tsk..tsk..tsk..gotta drink a cup of dark hot coffee then, to make me more alive.

Manny Pacquiao -Krista Ranillo Baguio Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:55:00 +0000

still talking about showbiz . . . the gossiper side of me . . .

I was already about to sleep when I've heard about the Manny-Krista Baguio photos at abs-cbn news . . . I hurriedly watch the news and see the pictures of Manny and Krista. Krista emerging from the van after Pacquiao. Whew! Well, who are we to judge them...these are just pictures we don't know what's the whole story behind this pictures then. . .

pictures courtesy of abs-cbnnew dot com. to read the full story just click it HERE

Manny - Krista Affair, Is It a Truth or A Lie?

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:06:00 +0000

I’ll talk about showbiz for a while for I can’t help but be a gossiper about this Manny-Krista allegedly affair issue. . .

It's all over the television, radio, newspapers and chikadora’s mouth for this past few days about the talk of the town affair of the pound for pound king Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and sexy actress Krista Ranillo. Even pictures of them in Baguio, Hongkong, and Las Vegas were being exposed too. At first Manny was just being silent with the issue but then just recently he broke his silence and gave his statement that Krista and him are just Matalik na Magkaibigan “CLOSE FRIENDS”. Krista in the other hand remains silent and has not given any statement at all.

Sometimes I ask myself are this issues of their allegedly affair true or just for publicity sake for Pacman and Krista has an upcoming movie entitled Wapakman which will be shown soon. But why did Jinky broke down in tears during Manny’s thanksgiving mass? Is that tears of joy or sadness? Many speculations came out and true or not, whatever it is, affairs like this should be stopped for many lives will be affected and be hurt or worst will be destroyed. Well, this is just my opinion though…:)

What about you guys, what do you think about Pacman and Krista allegedly affair? Is it a truth or a lie? :)

Mellow Yellow Monday 4

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:16:00 +0000

Here's my entry for today's Mellow Yellow Monday :)

I was attending our end of the quarter performance evaluation review when my attention was caught by this beautifully arranged center table flower. I did took a picture right away. As usual I dunno know what flower is this. :)

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not in the mood

noreply@blogger.com (Laine) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:44:00 +0000

I am not in the mood today and I apologize for that. It's just that I dunno know. . . am really not in the mood. I'm not even motivated to write something on my blog. I just force myself to write down this rants of mine just to express what I feel. I hate my day. It was an unlucky day for me today. Why? When am I lucky? Never been lucky in my life...hayyy....grrrrrr. . .hate them!