tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79423377132381291852024-02-19T08:54:07.182-08:00Ups and downs in a familypromdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-37662398989790865792011-06-28T07:56:00.000-07:002011-06-28T08:46:29.465-07:00..the famous Boracay Island<div>Last summer my family and friends had fun at the famous Boracay Island. We were so amazed of the powdery white sand beach and crystal clear water. Aside from swimming there are other activities you can do. Like island hopping, helmet diving, snorkeling, parasailing, kite boarding, and a ride on an ATV (all terrain vehicle). Also we did not miss the famous fire dancer at night.</div><div><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Ep16x8f9KE00A4xHS5wFcW99qRoIK8W0-6aw86-PTjd4C-dJD9pgKbGVXJv8XuqsoBtifvzIgO8uLVndqhiLRYoUUQ0rP_5EFqMUNByyHb9olKhtFvMfG3htXnWGjmp69pYUYns7/s200/CIMG2927.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623289082888502290" />Though during our trip there were some rain but still my kids enjoyed swimming.<br /><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho66cXaURuI2BBcmL_8JJ8Q0nhF2YZLtr0C18znNAxMCCIqDE_92Mqoe6w7pKkT8-pkaxqOxWutr7z5O4hY-LFFmZapidMvN4CzWCRzHzxt0IxIC7dFhAT1swW5c93Jxttt5M91d2d/s200/CIMG3072.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623293489794489138" />We were on our way to island hopping.</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBKObTiAvmqa6vv-prfeiz5EgTOSzQQPWUpx9kJyWw-hVS7_j8SW1xb_jOd1Vi5R0MaezM2JO0eyoaNZ3xoQQhyphenhyphenEkguuKiXOYQUdBmVehYYeujVdDi-1nJmrnRdCmNu2ohdHz1fgML/s200/CIMG3032.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623292387376533890" />My friends went on a helmet diving.</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-WzEUrPX_uLd2_4vBAEROJNOy0HUaZXDr-wH9NBR5RiQucNaSjCZzYgDKDxuN0JDKC24ZvL_57K8Osf0lMZMGkIcleAJoYxxiNvtWDx_RPtje0USeBa1j99kqIFqE1TJyu9QObYDo/s200/helmet.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623293719910735714" /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicL82XGhWPtoARDTyZCOQAbT-2IZSh0NBBwkC2mkUQJJTtDwypP0MHzYnYPR3Af6MrbJR4Vj9agQt9WtBUm0SUuNHxaqRV5i6I-F_yV4MR0s3Uaq3F1qaMliyuYVkAO4MpcSwQkwm5/s200/CIMG2998.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623294329500778434" />This is the famous fire dancing at night.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1e9OxRWRvGcOqOGUkNbOuO8u1UpPhYUYtUcFbEzi6hq6Pkfow7dTJqEWHtoH-TVusngFBW1FEHNiaFl6YFStDvHhKs921B1z95xPzrTw2QIatEDPmJg5MxOXOf-yoSNAZshPnPnUA/s1600/CIMG3002.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1e9OxRWRvGcOqOGUkNbOuO8u1UpPhYUYtUcFbEzi6hq6Pkfow7dTJqEWHtoH-TVusngFBW1FEHNiaFl6YFStDvHhKs921B1z95xPzrTw2QIatEDPmJg5MxOXOf-yoSNAZshPnPnUA/s200/CIMG3002.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623295065652726098" /></a>The kids want to go back next summer. Let's see:)<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-5763401264547266492011-04-13T04:03:00.000-07:002011-04-13T04:48:58.525-07:00Let's Save Together<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihgd5yQyNvBa1WkQOeljJkeHOlVdAdsJIyg4ZMy4Cl-JKwcse-RJuevMvb_WRHHj1Fv2PnINg-hxOKkN8z1tmEo7esAuPqDz3OYZLLGS6u70IiiGAmN77v0CBZEFthRn_FsvKzVz7l/s1600/ensogo.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 58px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihgd5yQyNvBa1WkQOeljJkeHOlVdAdsJIyg4ZMy4Cl-JKwcse-RJuevMvb_WRHHj1Fv2PnINg-hxOKkN8z1tmEo7esAuPqDz3OYZLLGS6u70IiiGAmN77v0CBZEFthRn_FsvKzVz7l/s200/ensogo.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595026598390916818" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Whenever I surf online I can see Ensogo ads anywhere. Ensogo is an online shopping site. The group started <span class="Apple-style-span">in 2009 in Thailand. It became popular so they set up here in Manila in July 2010. Ensogo stands for Entertain, Social </span><span class="Apple-style-span">and Go. Their trademark is Let's save together.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">The site is really exciting, it has new deals every day from 50% upto 90% off . The more vouchers you buy the more savings you get. Visitors can choose from restaurant deals, vacation, hotel and travel deals, they even have car cleaning service. You can buy the voucher in 3 easy steps: log in to the site, choose the promo and confirm, and click to get your voucher and you will receive a confirmation through your email.</span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">It also has Ensogo raffle giveaway, by joining and answering their survey visitor will have a chance to win prizes. If you're looking for the best offer always visit <a href="http://www.ensogo.com.ph/">Ensogo.</a></span></div>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-77030805733077376592010-10-25T02:05:00.000-07:002010-10-27T01:32:12.907-07:00Scary Dengue!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_a84s_SlTVc_cpjG9obFzucBxcTh_tX1ChknKOgi73cluc-L0yC-2Q7jYGWV_rszbbMzxlextUJigp9kWgdbzx7IDAPZwd3S_Ia2m9KvTsI9m8eU3U2YwIeG4hmcWwl3tqiV3QgD8/s1600/dengue.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_a84s_SlTVc_cpjG9obFzucBxcTh_tX1ChknKOgi73cluc-L0yC-2Q7jYGWV_rszbbMzxlextUJigp9kWgdbzx7IDAPZwd3S_Ia2m9KvTsI9m8eU3U2YwIeG4hmcWwl3tqiV3QgD8/s200/dengue.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531908706925462002" /></a><div><br /></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">D<span class="Apple-style-span" >ENGUE HEMORRHAGIC FEVER is an acute infectious disease manifested initially with fever.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >>Signs and symptoms:</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >>Sudden onset of high fever which may last 2 to 7days.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >>Joint and muscle pain</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >>Weakness, skin rashes, abdominal pain</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >>Nose bleeding when fever starts to subside</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >>Vomiting of coffee-colored matter</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >>Dark-colored stools</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >We just got out of the hospital, my kids were infected by the famous 'dengue fever'. First was my youngest daughter who is only 6 years old. She had a fever for 3 days, she had undergone CBC and platelet count but was still within the normal range value. We went home but the next day we noticed rashes on her skin we went back to the hospital for another platelet count. Now the platelet went really low and she was admitted to the hospital for 3 days. She was given paracetamol and antibiotic.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >After 3 days in the hospital, our eldest daughter started to show symptoms of dengue fever. She had a high fever, muscle pain and was vomiting. Anything that she ate, she threw it out. We had her undergone CBC and platelet count, but the platelet count was still high. The doctor advised to admit her to the hospital because she might be dehydrated since she continued to vomit. The next day her platelet count went low. Then she had cough and abdominal pain. They x-rayed her lungs, there was fluid also her liver was enlarged. Red rashes started to appear all over her body. We stayed in the hospital for 5 days.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >It was really a nightmare, my two kids were both infected by this dengue virus. Especially my eldest daughter, she was crying because of abdominal pain and can’t sleep because of cough. She had fluids in her lungs. It was her first time to be admitted in the hospital.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Dengue fever is a life threatening disease. Maintaining cleanliness in our homes and communities can prevent the breeding and spread of dengue carrying mosquito. At home we can eliminate mosquito breeding places by covering all water containers, cleaning roof gutters and canals regularly. Use mosquito repellent regularly, keep our doors closed and windows screened. As of now, there's no commercially available dengue vaccine.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Everyone hears about the plant 'tawa tawa', they say it treats dengue fever. But the Department of Health advised to not depend on the said plant since it's not yet scientifically proven.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >While my children were in the hospital my Mom bought a dried tawa tawa plant from her neighbor. We boiled it and mixed its water to Nestea then put sliced lemon so the kids won't be able to smell the dried leaf scent. Because if they knew that it was a boiled plant they won't drink it. The tawa tawa plant helped them increase their blood platelet. My eldest daughter stayed in the hospital for only 5 days unlike others were admitted for more than a week.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >I agree with the Department of Health, this is only my opinion, though tawa tawa helped increase blood platelet we still need to bring the patient to the hospital. So our medical professionals can check the patient for other complications of dengue fever.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div></div>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-80904129026344086532010-07-16T04:28:00.000-07:002010-07-26T01:02:38.942-07:00Help your Teens manage stress<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Adults are not the only one who experience stress, kids too. My eldest daughter is now a freshman in high school. Her school starts at six o'clock in the morning, so she has to wake up by 4:00 am, then the class ends at three in the afternoon. Whenever she comes home she'll just eat snack then start her homework like research for their science investigatory project, Math problems, prepare visual aids for their reporting and even drawings for their story telling. Then review lesson for the next day. She goes to bed by 10 pm. School is really demanding, she's enrolled in a Science Oriented Class, a special curriculum of DepED for public schools.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />As a Mom I'm really worried that it might affect her health. I always plan activities for our weekends so she can relaxed. Like going to the mall, at the park, playing badminton, or jogging. Also during weekends I allow her to play online or chat with her friends in Facebook, but it should be after doing her homework for Monday.</span> <br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">I noticed that she has a high level tolerance for stress, she never complains. Always her comfort zone is her anime drawings. She feels good whenever she's with her Manga book.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />For more information I read books and searched online about fighting stress at school. I learned</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;">some tips like:</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">-Listen to your child. Ask what’s wrong let the child express his/her feelings.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />-Commend your child for doing a great job on his/her exams or class reporting.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />-Support involvement in sports and other prosocial activities</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">-Keep a positive atmosphere at home.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">-Tell your child you will always be there.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">-Teach the child to eat healthy food.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />I always prepare foods with high nutritional value. Aside from drinking 2 glasses of milk everyday I serve them meals with fruits and vegetables.</span> </span>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-33483000445839730232010-05-14T04:15:00.000-07:002010-05-14T04:35:54.206-07:00What are your Marriage Habits?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKePHwauPuV222SOL1Rbt9ytIWj3jhfrY6ipS6zeMmUL086kLG91i6p-aMLcxZgmo9ZF_wl3AfUdVHgBihAYVfqwh7THUX3vr9lE7bb_PXGtCWYnYVZ8-zJ5GoqTK7m3rPXAZJQeTJ/s1600/blog1.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 178px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKePHwauPuV222SOL1Rbt9ytIWj3jhfrY6ipS6zeMmUL086kLG91i6p-aMLcxZgmo9ZF_wl3AfUdVHgBihAYVfqwh7THUX3vr9lE7bb_PXGtCWYnYVZ8-zJ5GoqTK7m3rPXAZJQeTJ/s200/blog1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471086621374049394" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >I heard from one of the afternoon TV show that 'marriage is a very complicated business'. Two people live together with different personality, different life experience and different expectations.<br /><br />While growing up I always encounter this quotation "love is patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never selfish or rude. Love does not demand its own way. It does not hold grudges and hardly even notices when others do it wrong".<br /><br />I got a friend who's also married and I ask him about his marriage. He said that from the start they set house rules and put it in writing and even framed it. Funny right, but it worked for them. Whenever one of them violates they go back to it and talk.<br /><br />While reading online I got this page <span style="font-weight: bold;">'Seven Habits of Successful Couples'</span>. I really really liked it.<br />-Give each other pleasure do not cause pain<br />-Create love and friendship rituals<br />-Create a safe space for open and honest sharing<br />-Work together to resolve conflict and crisis<br />-Turn toward each other, rather than away<br />-Schedule time for love<br />-Create meaning in your relationship<br /><br />Writing down and exchanging each others expectations is really effective. You don't have to guess anymore. Constant communication is important, let's try to know our spouse deeper,know his/her thoughts, feelings, desires, and dreams.Share it with each other and dream together. By these, you two create and share the meaning of life together.<br /><br />I am not a perfect wife, this 'Seven Habits of Successful Couples' I will give it a try.<br /><br /></span>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-45326978303648358682010-04-18T21:07:00.000-07:002010-04-20T06:05:40.170-07:00The Power of First Vitaplus Natural Health drink<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8wNOWKEUMA9Xy93Ij1nFi9KgskN6kEyG8ElKaMTSKMj_i_ubbc1O-FOej3pztb564aFplJwemh1y9fhyphenhyphenKN9x9bgeB_UjwU_H0TxqsrFYNWCpjZbwEv3TzgeK4pUa2BpoH6gZWpdE/s1600/vitaplus.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8wNOWKEUMA9Xy93Ij1nFi9KgskN6kEyG8ElKaMTSKMj_i_ubbc1O-FOej3pztb564aFplJwemh1y9fhyphenhyphenKN9x9bgeB_UjwU_H0TxqsrFYNWCpjZbwEv3TzgeK4pUa2BpoH6gZWpdE/s200/vitaplus.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462202607737960322" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">First Vitaplus is not only an everyday health juice it can also help protect us from diabetes,anemia, heart problem, leukemia, colon cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, cough and colds, psoriasis, fever, UTI, insomnia, hypertension, goiter, kidney problem, dysmenorrhea, diarrhea, rheumatism, arthritis, hyperacidity and hemorrhoid.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:verdana;">The malunggay (Moringa Oleifera) has antibiotic property, it can lower blood sugar level at the same time normalize the blood pressure. It boosts energy when eaten regularly because of iron, we all know that iron helps fight stress or over fatigue.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Dahon ng sili (Chili leaves) improves metabolism and can help menstrual problem to women. It also lowers blood sugar level and cholesterol. Chili leaves has capsaicin which is a cardio vascular stimulant. When it's in our body there is fibrinolytic activity and that prevents formation of blood clot.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />Saluyot (Jute leaf) it is rich in fiber thus it prevents constipation. The most important benefit of the leaf is their high antioxidant property, primarily in the form of Vitamin E. Vitamin E helps protect our body from cell damage that can lead to cancer, chronic heart disease and eye cataract. Jute leaf contains anti-tumor promoters, Phytol and Monogalactosyl-diacylglycerol, that can reduce risk of cancer.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Kulitis or Uray (Amaranthus leaf) it is also rich in fiber and has astringent property that helps skin problems like excema, psoriasis, and hives. The leaf is high in folate, iron, calcium and zinc.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />Talbos ng kamote (Sweet potato leaves) it has iodine. This is a beneficial food for diabetics, studies on animals have revealed that it helps to stabilize blood sugar levels and to lower insulin resistance.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />It's hard to commit to ourselves that we are going to eat this five vegetables everyday. But, having this health drink everyday and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is an investment. I will not be worried 5 or 10 years from now because I already have what my body needs. Me and my family has been drinking Vitaplus for 5 months and no one from us got sick we have enough to fight stress.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />So many <a href="http://firstvitaplus.net/testimonials.html">testimonies</a> from Filipino patients that First Vitaplus saved them from their sickness.To my readers, if you know someone who's been sick for a long period of time you can leave a message to me, our company, First Vitaplus can help.</span> </span>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-15683266404464993102010-02-21T17:15:00.000-08:002010-02-21T18:31:39.873-08:00Do your kids eat vegetables? How about a health drink that's made of vegetables?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkLEp7HURiqMGpSbGiUyI500jPoYzy8g_nVAUh3URvS_Fb9-h4n0uBxiztTZwfITbshZu7IVDv5jCAD51iY7q2HnCAgDXl_XJ6tD_Ah5QpW8oHT6tq3ASNb5-Ko31a8vbKGyW3sVf9/s1600-h/vita.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 178px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkLEp7HURiqMGpSbGiUyI500jPoYzy8g_nVAUh3URvS_Fb9-h4n0uBxiztTZwfITbshZu7IVDv5jCAD51iY7q2HnCAgDXl_XJ6tD_Ah5QpW8oHT6tq3ASNb5-Ko31a8vbKGyW3sVf9/s200/vita.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440888933293028930" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >As a Mom we all want our kids to be healthy and we use the food Pyramid as a guide for a healthy food choices. The pyramid says that we need 3-5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. I never had problem letting my kids eat fruits but with vegetables it's still under negotiation.<br /><br />Just recently I discovered a natural health drink called Vitaplus. It's made of 5 different vegetables that can be found anywhere here in the Philippines. These are MALUNGGAY </span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >(Moringa Oleifera)</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >, SALUYOT(</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Corchorus Olitorius)</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >, DAHON NG SILI </span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >(Capsicum Frutescens)</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >, </span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >KULITIS OR URAY</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > (Amaranthus), TALBOS NG KAMOTE (</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Ipomoea Batatas)</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >. It's flavored with Dalandan (Sweet Orange) so everyone can enjoy especially the kids.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.filipinoherbshealingwonders.filipinovegetarianrecipe.com/malunggay.htm">MALUNGGAY (Moringa Oleifera)</a> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > has vitamin A and C, calcium, iron, and potassium. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >It can rebuild weak bones, enrich anemic blood and nourish breastfed babies. Ounce per ounce, it has the calcium of four glasses of milk, the vitamin C of seven oranges and the potassium of three bananas.<br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jute">SALUYOT(Corchorus Olitorius)</a> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > has </span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >vitamin A, B, C, iron, calcium, phosporus, protein and fiber. Reported to be demulcent, deobstruent, diuretic, lactagogue, purgative and tonic, it may also be a remedy for aches and pains, dysentery, enteritis, fever and pectoral pains.<br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /><a href="http://www.starthealthylife.com/page243.htm">DAHON NG SILI (Capsicum Frutescens)</a> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" > is an excellent source of calcium and iron, a good source of phosphorus and vitamins A and B. It is an important gastrointestinal deoxidant and a remedy for Intestinal Inflammation, Menstrual Cramps, Ulcer, and Varicose Veins<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.herbsarespecial.com.au/free-sprout-information/amaranth.html">KULITIS OR URAY (Amaranthus)</a> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" > is a very good expectorant and an effective astringent especially in stopping liquid bowels. It has been reported that a decoction of the root relieve ones breathing from acute bronchitis. the dried leaves contains iron, calcium, fiber, beta carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, and ascorbic acid.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_potato#Nutrition_and_health_benefits">TALBOS NG KAMOTE (Ipomoea Batatas)</a> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >Its roots are high in calories and vitamin A and the leafy tops are eaten as vegetables. The tops, especially purplish ones are used for diabetes and the crushed leaves are applied to boils and acne.<br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br />To all Moms like me we can now end our worries for the kids not eating vegetables because they can now drink it with Vitaplus. Instead of buying sodas, flavored powdered juice, artificial fruit shake why not choose Vitaplus. It's affordable and really a healthy drink.<br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-80786530396888697472010-01-15T01:29:00.000-08:002010-01-15T02:25:19.098-08:00Want more..the more the merrier<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">My 2 kids are both girls and hubby wants a boy. My eldest daughter is now 12 years old and the youngest daughter is turning 6 this coming February 4. Me and hubby are thinking if its about time to have a new baby at the same time if we are ready financially. Is it really true that </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:verdana;" >"the more the merrier"</span><span style="font-family:verdana;">.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />Right now we are considering factors like children's needs, financial concerns, my health, and career stability.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />Having a baby requires extra care and attention. But I guess it won't be a big problem to us since my youngest daughter is turning 6 years old. Getting pregnant and having a baby is sure punch a hole in our pocket. We asked ourselves if we are ready financially, we have savings but we are preparing for my youngest daughter's third eye operation next year. </span> <span style="font-family:verdana;">With regards to my health, I have not experienced any serious illness for the past 6 years. But I have talked to a pediatrician and she advised me that incase I plan to have another baby I need to have a Rubella vaccine months before getting pregnant. This is to protect the baby from congenital cataract like what happened to my youngest daughter. </span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />I guess more conversation between me and hubby before we can finally decide. We need to carefully plan everything.</span> </span>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-66101799559764893242009-11-12T20:09:00.000-08:002009-11-13T15:47:33.673-08:00One weekend at The Manila Ocean Park<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6G1BVGt9VVRNlwA37Pe-SBfwaQ4HulrTlxYOSjdch94t5mXJmTYig_dAFqOh95mi-kmAwF5bVHF6-8aIBrkAbiCEVb-MwQUmcd76KOR72zAyyA1QPTUbTYEW82PgKjOyUxEcMVul_/s1600-h/CIMG0556.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403445555109591186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6G1BVGt9VVRNlwA37Pe-SBfwaQ4HulrTlxYOSjdch94t5mXJmTYig_dAFqOh95mi-kmAwF5bVHF6-8aIBrkAbiCEVb-MwQUmcd76KOR72zAyyA1QPTUbTYEW82PgKjOyUxEcMVul_/s200/CIMG0556.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">My kids unlike other children does not enjoy going to the mall. They prefer going to the park, museums or to the beach. So one weekend, we decided to go to the Manila Ocean Park. The <a href="http://www.manilaoceanpark.com//">Manila Ocean Park</a> is an oceanariumin in Manila behind Quirino Grandstand at the Rizal Park. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><br /><p></span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403445986599542050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWf-goYSWYzsAGx3qpdkgi8I6jqDS8yEu0UtqDddIPQkH3zXw1H3b6aT2r075Q04IqbM7wPE0fm3bHeg92IfUJFRTOxbkTGBawJ6VO4qAO-k7yUouaba3619JcpHPTzkeGJ9BwymKy/s200/CIMG0459.JPG" border="0" /> <span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">The oceanarium was divided into different sections:<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong>Agos (Flow)</strong> - freshwater fishes can be found</span> <p><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong>Bahura (The Reef)</strong> - features the very colorful Philippine underwater rainforest </span></p><p><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong>Laot (Fishing ground)</strong> - big fish and Eagle-spotted rays can be found</span></p></span><p><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong>Buhay n Karagatan (Living Ocean)</strong> - is a 25-meter long walkway tunnel with 220-degree curved acrylic walls. It is where we see how marine animals interact with each other in their natural habitat. </span></p><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong>Pagi and Pating (Stingray and Shark)</strong> - variety of rays and several species of sharks </span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><br /></div></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403446433746307890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN8cAwq8qmr9eCnyBnLnQY20isvtKqXVJp2LFqMAnqXgEI_DHHgwlIydhj25Xon9NbNPt2QzvQGxV7g7Q2rAlrZjdg63J_srVlfDR332d2Qf1liU4Pn-O_658560GAYjvryE8vK3pt/s200/CIMG0518.JPG" border="0" /> <div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">We all enjoyed because this is the first state-of-the-art oceanarium in the Philippines. It's really educational, kids were able to see different kinds of sea creatures in different aquarium. Each aquarium has a label of its english and tagalog name. We were amazed of the sharks and stingrays, before we only see them in movies. We also enjoyed the Mermaid show, mermaids dance while stingrays and sharks swim in the water. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></div></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403446777001819746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQudxj_O8pxWfj1OTTIm2leIi6GRJmhVfeIlmsFkAXU5vgM7qG1_um04ITbcBEbgeOJiB5CposPqBZ4-mnxDWsnECO3Ajs_QPHZKUV7LirT1aquFC6P5orax88_9ud82IGYJgW_JXP/s200/CIMG0542.JPG" border="0" /> <div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">The kids also had fun with there Fish Spa where spectacular species of fish commonly known as Doctor Fish, named for the wonders they have been known to do for people with skin related diseases, nibble away only affected and dead areas of the skin leaving your healthy skin to grow.</span> </div></div>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-59693382091355818782009-10-25T14:26:00.000-07:002009-10-25T14:52:24.510-07:00What is Pterygium?<span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Many things happened to me this past few weeks, I never had a chance to blog. Had a problem with my work, health, and with my Nanny. But everything is back to normal now and I just hope that it will continue to be ok.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Last month, a redddish pimple-like grew in my left eye. I thought it's because of stress so I made sure I had enough rest.I also appplied an eye drop to lessen the rednness but one week after I noticed that the size increased. I went to the ophthalmologist and had my eyes checked. The doctor said it's because of stress he gave me a sterile ophthalmic drops,he also checked my eye pressure and it's within the normal range. I was impatient because I've been using the drops for two weeks but I haven't seen any improvement. I went back to him and he just said not to worry then just finish the bottle. Since he is the expert I followed what he said. After a week the reddish pimple-like grew bigger and it's already near my iris. I was impatient again so I visited another ophthalmologist and I was advised that it's called pterygium.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pterygium_(conjunctiva)">Pterygium</a> is a raised, wedge-shaped growth of the conjunctiva. It is most common among those who live in tropical climates or spend a lot of time in the sun. Symptoms may include irritation, redness, and tearing. Pterygiums are nourished by tiny capillaries that supply blood to the tissue.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">The second ophthalmologist advised me to stop the eye drops I'm using since it didn't help, I used it for four weeks. He said to wait for another week if it's still red then I have to undergo surgery because it may affect my vision since it's already near the iris. He also advised to avoid too much exposure to the sunlight and use shades with uv protection.</span>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-50024829154717652012009-09-17T02:24:00.000-07:002009-09-17T03:36:46.423-07:00Thursday isn't my day!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382382341969174578" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 176px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 192px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw4h5vVr3xgX_aBVw1HcZDgVOQUuTISQtAUNuYIudSltgzjRyinoli0erpgVtxlss3SyIS1EtT9KLNNTV0T9Hnx2xCchc1GSQrhkEBRakyMz84K3hFND_2FOZ_GQjbLpJ4JrEMSN1v/s200/smi1.JPG" border="0" /> <div><div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:78%;">I work as QA Analyst/Sales Verifier in one of the call centers here in Manila. I started as QA Analyst in a technical account but after 6 months I was transferred to a financial account. We handle one of the credit cards in the US and our agents are also based in the US. The agents offer different programs of the banks to the card holder. All the calls are recorded and we listen to all of them to avoid cases of fraud. Fraud done by the agents they also call it slamming. There are certain guidelines from the client that have to be followed. If the agent did not follow it strictly it will be <em>kicked back</em> and will be considered to be invalid sale. Basically we audit the calls of the agents and there is also a spotchecker who audits the QA Analysts verified calls.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:78%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:78%;">One of the calls I verified yesterday was a good sale. During the presentation of the program there was no negative reaction from the customer. Even during the enrollment question and billing question (BQ) the customer answered an <em>affirmative yes</em>. Due to high call volume when the customer answered yes after the billing question I disposed the call. I did not wait for the agent to finish his closing spiel.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:78%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:78%;">Unfortunately when the call was about to end after the agent finished the closing spiel the customer changed his mind. He refused to the offer but the agent still processed it as good sale. It was the time that I no longer have the call. Our spotchecker got it and report it to the manager. Poor me, for that case I will be suspended for 5 days. I was really confident that it was a good sale knowing that the customer immediately agreed to enroll. The lesson we learned in our team was to listen to the entire call. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:78%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:78%;">To work in a financial account is really risky. Especially that from previous years United States had so many cases of fraud and identity theft. Identity theft is stealing someone's identity like personal data, social security number, bank accounts or credit card number to personally profit at his expense. It takes years and big amount of money to restore a reputation in the community and erroneous information.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:78%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:78%;"></span></div><div> </div></div></div>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-24212888816303309292009-09-10T17:42:00.000-07:002009-09-10T18:01:25.544-07:00Benefits of Whole Grains in our Kid's Health<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaD-ECaoBw1CQ2dz3uU64ODDLCBv0M8A_ZxtdBiRQXxNjkg0QbGVHf7tYQjK8XVvvFrpbnPkFeqnTV9etU7yW3Ilu_bXw40B0UPi4YgbdmuzdcWtaPnEniz1Q6qG929Y1lrEQzREQt/s1600-h/grains1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380005060208633218" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 203px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 174px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaD-ECaoBw1CQ2dz3uU64ODDLCBv0M8A_ZxtdBiRQXxNjkg0QbGVHf7tYQjK8XVvvFrpbnPkFeqnTV9etU7yW3Ilu_bXw40B0UPi4YgbdmuzdcWtaPnEniz1Q6qG929Y1lrEQzREQt/s200/grains1.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Some parents are having problems with their children's eating habit. We can seldom encounter kids that enjoy eating fruits and vegetable. Kids now love to go to their favorite fast food chain or can easily buy junk foods from any convenience store. TV ads influences us so much.<br /><br />I've read that whole grains have been found to be nutritionally superior in giving health benefits than refined grain. Cereals, bread, pasta contain all the healthy parts of the grain. There are also snacks that are made of whole grains which can easily be found in our favorite supermarket.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Whole grains contain all three important parts of a grain: <strong>Bran</strong> - which is rich in fiber, B vitamins, iron, zinc,copper and phytonutrients. <strong>Germ</strong> - which is rich in vitamin E, B vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fats. <strong>Endosperm</strong> - which offers carbohydrates, protein and small amounts of B vitamins.<br /><br />Whole grains provide energy to support kid's growth and activities, promotes healthy digestive functions. Fiber helps clean the digestive tract to prevent constipation, promotes regular bowel movement and keep digestive tract in tiptop shape. Whole grains also encourage healthy dietary habits, by incorporating whole grains into our kid's diet at an early age we establish good lifelong dietary habits in our child.</span>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-89606479290927327422009-08-22T14:03:00.000-07:002009-08-22T14:25:57.272-07:00Online Recruitment..Online Screening<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKLaSp3_bMskClOW8VNh9GYR3E5g3lORs5ksFjCZAFYljXeYNqBv9q01j0PizMXMm8mTpkQHF2nxfknyHQ_QU_TPVGOon_sc9kySHa0KdQU3jKQxw4Cta6WMu1YLolRda_Cw3fTLXj/s1600-h/job.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372902127528609954" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 182px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKLaSp3_bMskClOW8VNh9GYR3E5g3lORs5ksFjCZAFYljXeYNqBv9q01j0PizMXMm8mTpkQHF2nxfknyHQ_QU_TPVGOon_sc9kySHa0KdQU3jKQxw4Cta6WMu1YLolRda_Cw3fTLXj/s200/job.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Today most of us has Facebook, Twitter, and Myspace account. Normally when we sign up we fill out personal information, educational background, employment history etc. We also upload pictures like family, special occasions, officemates and company outings where our friends can leave comments. There's also an option to post shoutouts about what we feel for the day if we are sad, happy or mad at something.</span><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">But I've just read today from the newspaper that nearly half of US employers search online profiles of jobseekers using social networks. I realized that it is really possible that employers pre-screen job applicants by utilizing those sites.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Let us all be mindful of the information that we post online. I suggest never upload any scandalous pictures, never post shoutouts that will be taken against you like badmouthing someone or any discriminatory comments. Instead post information that will boost your personality especially if you are a jobseeker.</span></div>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-7135220182583616152009-08-15T23:46:00.000-07:002009-08-16T00:31:24.246-07:00The Best Buy Online<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgriB4lYFy05VNVtyEFPe-ff_kiwSaRyWevA5D2zxNP9bDE5mht7W1Ou_qcU1l9ZdafU9Y1Sl5S4DNwJdg1KclizDJKm29R_WF7haWEswpZBmOlxclOQc2kjQ7UTuolL0D4uSF0_3_M/s1600-h/frame.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370455502489716738" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgriB4lYFy05VNVtyEFPe-ff_kiwSaRyWevA5D2zxNP9bDE5mht7W1Ou_qcU1l9ZdafU9Y1Sl5S4DNwJdg1KclizDJKm29R_WF7haWEswpZBmOlxclOQc2kjQ7UTuolL0D4uSF0_3_M/s200/frame.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">It's a back to school season and I'm looking for best buys and this includes my younger daughter's eyeglasses. I normally spend $100 for her eyeglasess and it doesn't last, it's either she broke it or had scratches on the lens. Then I saw <a href="http://www.khou.com/video/index.html?nvid=373642">Zenni Optical on TV!!!</a> </span><div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">I </span><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">went online to check their site and I was amazed they have <a href="http://zennioptical.com/">$ 8 Rx eyeglasses</a>. Designs are really fashionable at an affordable prices. This is really beneficial to us because normally our ophthalmologist would just give us the prescription then it's up to us where to order the eyeglasses. My husband would storehop to find the best that would fit on our budget. Now that I know of Zenni Optical we can just go ahead and order online.</span></div><div><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">I've heard others recommending Zenni for being high in quality and in reasonable price. Their shipping and handling costs only $4.95, what more can I ask for. <a href="http://www.rantrave.com/Rave/High-Five-to-Zenni-Optical.aspx">High Five to Zenni Optical</a>!</span></div><br /><div></div></div>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-69429067703240903192009-08-15T01:53:00.000-07:002009-08-15T03:07:56.303-07:00Vasovagal Syndrome<span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Last Saturday I went to the gym then after, I went to the hospital to visit my Aunt who's in the ICU. We just started the conversation and immediately I feel dizzy so I went out and I found a chair in the Nurse's station. In less than 5 minutes I collapsed, when I woke up I saw the doctor getting my blood pressure. My blood pressure really went down, 100/50, it's the first time that happened to me. Also a week before this I played badminton with my officemates, it was a 2 hour play. When I went home, I feel pain from my chest through my back as if I'm going to faint.<br /><br />This thursday I went to Medical City for a check up, the physician advised to have a blood test and an </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecg"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">ECG</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"> . After an hour of waiting, I got the results. The blood test result was normal but I was reffered to the cardiologist. I discussed everything to the cardiologist and also my previous experiences. I can't stay longer in a "dawn mass" because of the crowd. There was a time that I fainted at the middle of the mass.<br /><br />The cardiologist said that I may have a "<em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasovagal_syncope/">vasovagal syndrome</a></em>". To confirm he gave me option to have a "<em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasovagal_syncope">tilt table test</a> </em>". It's funny because he said on the evaluation they will give the patient physical exercises with a certain amount of time, if he faints then it's confirmed that he has "<em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasovagal_syncope">vasovagal syndrome</a> </em>". I guess no need for me to perform the evaluation. He discussed the precautionary measures which I've been doing eversince.</span><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><br /><br />Normally when we are tired our heart rate would go fast and blood pressure should go up. But what's happening to me is my blood pressure goes down the result is less oxygen going to my brain then I start to feel dizzy. I cannot take the drug to let the blood pressure up because of family history for hypertension. To avoid symptoms that may trigger to fainting I was advised to have a high salt diet and stay well hydrated, avoid long exposures to sun. So far my condition is not that really scary, the doctor said that I can continue my daily activities especially going to the gym and playing badminton. We are going to continue to observe my condition and if it happens again I may have to undergo several heart examinations.</span><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><p><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></p>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-46434817880029031182009-08-08T22:23:00.000-07:002009-08-08T22:48:40.418-07:00President Cory Aquino, The Best Mother<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipbMlFFkC6255jXUFoIwqVyyKNG8uYojNzB_7smGthwAXKrzDqXfB-teBRXxwF-z07t01RT42viLX4nB_keZmSKd2VPvajBTUdrKn5Tnei73YiZlFeYoF1_b4LgTrAHpJJWYoTjxIK/s1600-h/Juan_cory_aquino.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367835090201221794" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 158px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipbMlFFkC6255jXUFoIwqVyyKNG8uYojNzB_7smGthwAXKrzDqXfB-teBRXxwF-z07t01RT42viLX4nB_keZmSKd2VPvajBTUdrKn5Tnei73YiZlFeYoF1_b4LgTrAHpJJWYoTjxIK/s200/Juan_cory_aquino.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">The Philippines find it really hard to say goodbye to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cory_Aquino">President Cory Aquino</a>. August 5, 2009 Wednesday, hundreds of thousands of people attended the funeral of the former president despite the heavy rain.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cory_Aquino">President Cory Aquino</a> was the 11th President of the Philippines and was the Philippines and Asia's first female president. She is a world renowned advocate for democracy, peace, women's empowerment and religious piety.<br /><br />But above all I was inspired of her being a mother. She played the role of a father and a mother at the same time to her five children when <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninoy_Aquino">Ninoy</a> was held in prison for his political convictions. She became widowed in 1983 when <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninoy_Aquino">Ninoy</a> was assassinated. Despite of all the hardships she remained strong and raised her children to be a better and responsible citizen. Her motherhood was not exclusive only for her children but for everybody, she helped a lot of people.<br /><br />On the day she died the first thing that came into my mind was who will take place of her role in our society. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaime_Cardinal_Sin">Jaime Cardinal Sin</a> is no longer here now President Cory as well.<br /><br />As a mother President Cory will be my role model. I promised to her that I will work hard and do everything for my children, my nephews and nieces to provide them education, guide and teach them values so they'll grow up better and responsible Filipino citizens.</span><br /></div>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-86465190740516705962009-08-03T18:05:00.000-07:002009-08-03T18:54:59.414-07:00Take Care of Our House Items<div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">W</span><span style="font-family:verdana;">e treasure our possessions to last. We invest money to all the things around the house to get high quality. But the price is not the only thing that matters, we should also know how to take care of those. I found simple tips that will help items around the house last for long.</span></span><br /></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Shoes - place them in an area with good ventilation. Air out your "special-occasions-only" shoes every six months. Walk in them for just a few steps. A local shoe wax and a good horsehair brush would to make shoes looking new.</span><br /></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Rubber shoes - don't leave your rubber shoes inside your gym bag, always put out to dry after use. To clean (1) soak in a basin of water with laundry soap for 5 minutes never use bleach (2)</span> use an <span style="font-family:verdana;">old toothbrush to remove dirt but be gentle (3) rinse thoroughly with clean water (4) Never dry them under the sun because UV rays can destroy shoe materials. Wrap the shoes with a dry towel and pop them into the dryer for a cycle then put them infront of an electric fan to dry completely.</span></span></div><div><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Jeans - don't wash them after as often as you wear them unless they get extremely visibly dirty. Denims can be good 3 or 4 wears before hitting the wash. Use mild and bleach free detergent and just cold water.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Electric Fans - give your electric fan a break . If you're using the fan for a whole day, you need to give at least 30 minutes rest to give the motor a chance to cool down to prevent motor damage.</span></div><div><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Airconditioner - cgeck the owner's manual for proper cleaning methods. Cleaning the filter ensures that air enters the machine and allergens that can cause respiratory problemsstay out. Position the unit away from the sun. Plants block vents and reduce the units ability to exhaust air.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Washing machines - empty pockets before loading clothes into the machine. Split your file into smaller loads but be sure to use enough water. The water level should not be less than half. Don't overload your washing machine it does consume more power.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div> </div></div></div></div></div>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-49709527920841616392009-07-23T02:35:00.000-07:002009-07-23T02:57:24.626-07:00GlassesShop Online Optical store<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj74wI1yfoTLID_9_5kbRGyliXsdrIVNVbxs0UygmWPBLxqkTSxBsga2krBMLd38itM9CE4AYOf-ERkT4Vfy4EGcP9jZWK2xuoTbO4VOInjs7lCR_x7TqqHLkMQBazJMjhys2ju7bDv/s1600-h/eye.jpg"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361591585867857538" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 171px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj74wI1yfoTLID_9_5kbRGyliXsdrIVNVbxs0UygmWPBLxqkTSxBsga2krBMLd38itM9CE4AYOf-ERkT4Vfy4EGcP9jZWK2xuoTbO4VOInjs7lCR_x7TqqHLkMQBazJMjhys2ju7bDv/s200/eye.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Just last week my daughter Nicole asked if she can have a new pair of eyeglasses since it was 2 years ago since we changed it. Her eyeglasses are now small for her face. Nicole is now a preteen and she asked if she can have an eyeglasses that has a latest design. In my family I'm the only one that doesn't have eyeglasses, the last time I had my eye check up they said I still have 20/20 vision. My husband and my 2 kids started wearing eyeglasses when they were still young.<br /></span><br /><div></div><div><div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">I searched online and I found Glassesshop an online optical store. This is a perfect online store for my family since they have different designs for Men, Women, and Kids and their prices are very competitive. They have new designs like </span><a href="http://www.glassesshop.com/"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Personalized Copywood Eyeglasses</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"> and </span><a href="http://www.glassesshop.com/"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Portable Clip Ons</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">. It's nice to know that additional UV protection for your eyeglasses is free. We all know that exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk to develop cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, including cancer. </span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">I was amazed with their virtual try on glasses they have models with different face shape where you can try your selected glasses. Fashion wise, it's great because before you place an order you are sure that the design is appropriate to your face shape. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Best of all, they have Thank You Points. It's a reward, you earn points everytime you purchase on their website. You get points 10% of the amount purchased, every 1 point is equivalent to $1 and can be used on the next purchase. They ship to international customers and on selected countries they offer free shipping for every order that is more than $100. I don't have to go anywhere I can just order the eyeglasses for my husband and my 2 kids at Glassesshop, really convenient to me. I would also recommend the store to my relatives and friends. </span></div></div></div>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-50834028314952494022009-07-18T22:45:00.000-07:002009-07-18T23:20:29.035-07:00Congenital Cataract (part 6)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitNg-O2dn7eHCiNDdvY42C4P1BqOkmrJNkSspbDEvxhlRTr2xiUygQH8hqJt9GENFD6dMJur5-au28XETYsCa91fRtas4CFoGaMoQmqpvxmgddnDu8IM5uKRoeyGkY1ar31FqDewhn/s1600-h/eyechart1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360049071815597522" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitNg-O2dn7eHCiNDdvY42C4P1BqOkmrJNkSspbDEvxhlRTr2xiUygQH8hqJt9GENFD6dMJur5-au28XETYsCa91fRtas4CFoGaMoQmqpvxmgddnDu8IM5uKRoeyGkY1ar31FqDewhn/s200/eyechart1.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Last thursday we went back to <a href="http://www.asianeyeinstitute.com/">AEI</a> for the follow up check up of Andy to her ophthalmologist. They had Andy read letters using the eye test chart. </span><span style="font-size:85%;">At <a href="http://www.asianeyeinstitute.com/">AEI</a> evrytime you visit for checkup, they'll have you check by their optometrist first before the ophthalmologist checks your eyes. </span><br /><div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Few days before our visit to <a href="http://www.asianeyeinstitute.com/">AEI</a>, Andy complained that sometimes her eyes are itchy. I asked <a href="http://www.asianeyeinstitute.com/about.php?ID=60/">Dra. Pik Sha </a>about it, she advised to have it cold compressed to relieve itchiness. She also prescribed an eye drop. The itchiness could be caused by the dust. Also I noticed that on her left eye the pupil is not round in shape, it's like a triangular shape. Dra. Pik Sha explained that since before the surgery the pupil was not located at the center of her eye, it was somewhere on the upper part of the eye, it will be hard to have a round shape pupil.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">So far Andy's eye has completely healed, Dra. Pik Sha has not seen any problem inside her eyes. We are going back after 3 months so they can check if we have to change Andy's eyeglasses.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div></div></div>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-90483015620883038772009-07-14T02:02:00.000-07:002009-07-14T02:36:06.804-07:00Which is better, soap or sanitizer?<span style="font-size:85%;">During the AH1N1 outbreak, we would always see on TV ads health professionals advising people to frequently wash our hands at the same time doing a demo the right way of hand washing to prevent the spread of germs.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Which works better, is it soap or sanitizer? While alcohol based gels removes more germs, plain soap and water are fine for everyday washing according to our health experts. But neither works unless we do it right. With soap it takes 15 seconds of lathering to reduce bacterial count by 90%, 30 seconds to get 99.9%. Also health experts advised to dry our hands for at least 20 seconds with a towel. With our wet hands germs are more likely to spread compared to dry ones. </span><span style="font-size:85%;">With sanitizers, studies shown that most people don't use enough. We need to cover all surfaces of our hands - the tops, between fingers and the palms.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Gel sanitizers will evaporate into the skin and kill bacteria, but soap and water washes away more germs according to one of our health experts. </span>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-50529914993644857862009-07-11T22:08:00.000-07:002009-07-11T22:15:27.772-07:00Family Day!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-yUOIAiHrb9CcRtSMTCxHL0XQ7_J6y-SVod3427Y0yDLfZGnd-2WwL8nNBboYZIFzPaJEZZV-zXPAhbXmbBAMYYxXMp8fahqRJCFyILH9GRi164m7WF_xdx2f0uGRg2IlktQIH7Vv/s1600-h/trans.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357437236460969922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 211px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-yUOIAiHrb9CcRtSMTCxHL0XQ7_J6y-SVod3427Y0yDLfZGnd-2WwL8nNBboYZIFzPaJEZZV-zXPAhbXmbBAMYYxXMp8fahqRJCFyILH9GRi164m7WF_xdx2f0uGRg2IlktQIH7Vv/s200/trans.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Since last week the kids we're asking to watch Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, but I was sick so they don't have a choice but to just stay at home last weekends. Until last night after my work, we (hubby, me, and the kids) went out to have dinner then watched Transformers : Revenge of the Fallen at SM San Lazaro. The kids enjoyed the movie, that's how simple we celebrate Family Day. What's important is the kids had fun.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div> </div></div>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-79545017740725413572009-06-27T22:27:00.000-07:002009-06-27T22:55:50.198-07:00Are there right ways to multitask?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimBA-VDmP64ECIsG6IsCJ36XwyiJaRbBfU0uV5qXxG6FJ1oYyDCcOl3xlao_tYi77auGbOx3W4Y8pQradV4sCeRv72wxV6Z16lJYIXCVXltjIm6SpW4_z-64aYSKe8t57J6jz6kPmb/s1600-h/ModernMoms.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352250839146469090" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimBA-VDmP64ECIsG6IsCJ36XwyiJaRbBfU0uV5qXxG6FJ1oYyDCcOl3xlao_tYi77auGbOx3W4Y8pQradV4sCeRv72wxV6Z16lJYIXCVXltjIm6SpW4_z-64aYSKe8t57J6jz6kPmb/s200/ModernMoms.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">They say women are better multi-tasker than men. Women can put make-up, talk on the phone and watch TV all at the same time. Especially Moms, they work full time in the office when going home a lot household chores to finish and still have to take care of the family. I guess it is women's nature to do many things at the same time, some said multitasking gives them a sense of challenge.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><div><br />But multitasking can also become bad. It can affect our health, at times we forget to take care of ourselves. We sacrifice quality time for our family. Here are simple tips to be a better multitasker.</div><div></div><br /><div>1. Pray - everything is under control with God</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">2. Focus and relax - never panic it will get you to nowhere</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">3. Be organized - create a to-do list starting with the most important going down to the least priority</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">4. Maximize your gadget - cell phone, computer, internet can help to finish the task quickly</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">5. Keep it simple - focus on what you need to do, how you need to do in the simple way you can think of</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">6. Allow yourself for a little indulgence - for some they always have a bar of chocolate at hand for a little breaks<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">For Moms, make sure to do a little check and balance whenever you find yourself working too hard</span>.</div><div></div><div></div>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-58179927722832963952009-06-24T22:34:00.000-07:002009-06-24T22:55:11.521-07:00My Child, My Self<span style="font-size:85%;">As parents we always have set of rules inside the house for our children. We want them to follow it accordingly. Now that I am a parent I somehow follow the style where I grew up. My Mom and Dad separated when I was 6. My Mom left me and my brother to my Aunt because she went abroad. My Aunt was really conservative when it comes to parenting style. Like when wearing skirt the length should be below the knee, we are not allowed to be friends with a group of guys, whenever we commit mistake we cannot answer back to defend ourselves etc. During my younger years I may have been rebellious but as I mature I was able to understand why, and maybe because they were brought up the same way.<br /><br />During my quiet time I try to ask myself, am I on the right track. I do self-assessment, I try to identify what parenting style that's still applicable in today's generation and what's not. I want my children to grow up with love, discipline and right values.<br /><br />There are times that we get disappointed with our child because we want them to be like this..but they want the other way. My eldest daughter is already a pre-teener and when it comes to little things I let her decide on her own. Sometimes we expect our kids to be an extension of ourselves but we never realize that at some point he becomes a unique person with a separate view of the world.<br /><br />I always wish that my children will grow up smarter than me. At times I try to evaluate them and identify their strength and weaknesses. We sat down and talk how they can improve themselves. I know not all of what I taught to them will retain in their minds but at least half. I shared to them my failures so they can use it as a guide.<br /><br />Being a parent is really a challenging job. The foundation of a person's character starts with their upbringing at home. That is why some say "children are the reflection of their parents".</span>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-15260722312101230382009-06-19T22:31:00.000-07:002009-06-19T22:56:48.220-07:00Happy Father's Day!!<span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><center><a href="http://www.123greetings.com/events/fathers_day/happy_fathers_day/father34.html"><img alt="" src="http://i.123g.us/c/ejun_father_happy/th/108787_th.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.123greetings.com/events/fathers_day/happy_fathers_day/father34.html">Send this eCard !</a></center><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">We all celebrate Father's Day</span> <span style="font-size:85%;">every third Sunday of June. This year it will be this coming Sunday June 21st. We all used to Daddy's role inside the house like changing our flourescent light, take out the trash, wash the car etc. This Father's Day let's all take the opportunity to make this day extra special and unforgettable.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Me and my kids plan to treat my husband out for lunch to his favorite restaurant. Each one of us has a card for him and a gift. My husband is not into material things, just a kiss and hug from the children would be enough. It makes him emotional, lol.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">To all Dads out there, Hapy Father's Day!!</span><br /><br />credits:<a href="http://123greetings.com/">123Greetings</a>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942337713238129185.post-44533133208349337322009-06-13T15:29:00.000-07:002009-06-13T17:02:43.281-07:00Online Community<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346961639735223794" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 231px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 176px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnzgk6syHmd7EhUDoDjRxaRtZYSDOBSY6yq4TCjTI_JFC7thIuZsDz2pn9uOa6B56eogabzibmoLqPQQY25Tfo_rMeAMUl3gdvA6N-wbcamv8UwPvxxUoZAma9kob8u8EcQb82NEiG/s200/lil4_1.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;">While bloghopping I found the site </span><a href="http://www.littlefoureyes.com/"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;">Little Four Eyes</span></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;">, it's a community of parents and friends of young children who wear glasses. The site is very informative so I joined. Each parent shared their experiences with their children who wear glasses. I learned that there so many children all over the world that has vision problem. You can also find tips and tricks how to deal with children if they don't want to wear their eyeglasses.<br /><br />They have a </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=33422177467"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;">Facebook</span></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;"> account. It's nice to know that there are communities like them online. The site inspired me to continue to hope that we can find ways to improve my daughter's vision. </span>promdimomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646922577470069094noreply@blogger.com1