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Christmas Gifts

It is the shortest day of the year, the first day of winter, winter solstice. All the trees are naked once again and my husband had just finished blowing all the autumn leaves away. It has been warmer…

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Happy Advent!

I was holding my second cup of tea while staring at the fireplace and listening to the Christmas songs played on our iTV. It’s quiet a wintry night and I just finished decorating the Christmas tree.…

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Pondering

It was a chilly, foggy morning when I noticed a missed call and a voicemail from a friend. I hurriedly listened to her message and in between lines were sobs. I was deeply saddened by the news too. I…

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Notes for Myself

I woke up early this morning just before my alarm rang. I was thinking of dropping by at the church or maybe say the rosary. I was all dressed up for work and realized I was one hour ahead of my usual…

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The 10 Commandments for a Long and Peaceful Life

1. Thou shalt not worry, for worry is the most unproductive of all human activities. 2. Thou shalt not be fearful, for most of the things we fear never come to pass. 3. Thou shalt face each problem as…

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Rain, Rain, I love Rain

Thank God for another day of rain! It’s been raining since yesterday. Everything just looked so clean and the trees, grass seemed so happy. We badly need rain here in California especially on the fi…

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Win a Kitchen Makeover

We have done so many renovations this year. So far, we’re very contented with our work considering we’re both not professionals about interior designs. The only thing left to do is our kitchen. It…

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Day Unto Day

DH picked up B late last night or should I say very early at the airport. He drove to LAX past 11 and came home around 3 in the morning. B just got back from his meeting with one of our major accounts…

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Consider Pink, Help Promote Breast Cancer Research Team

One of the major reasons why I decided to agree to go for a Woman-Wellness two months ago was to know about my breast condition. My husband is right, it’s better to be aware and do something about i…

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My Wishes for You!

May you find serenity and tranquilityin a world you may not always understand.May the pain you have knownand the conflict you have experiencedgive you the strength to walk through lifefacing each new…

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Overcoming Adversities

With the economy spiraling down, it’s beyond words to describe how badly we are affected by the recent tragedies in Asia especially to my kababayans (countrymen) in the Philippines. It’s quiet dep…

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Breastfeeding is Still the Best

It maybe an old slogan but it definitely is not an outdated standard of a past era. Breast milk is still indisputably the best source of nourishment for babies. More so, practical in the economic sens…

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Fight Over Nothing

B had been out of town again for a series of meetings with buyers. Basically, I had to sit, work and answer phone calls at the office. When DH called, I was in the restroom and so A had answered the p…

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Learn the Art of Scrumptious Cooking for the Holidays

Last Friday, Jim and I experimented something in the kitchen. We were cooking a whole new recipe inspired by the menus of one of our favorite restaurants. Undoubtedly, we both loved the result and it…

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The Magic of Polynesia

It’s neither the thud nor the tap. The sound of Hawaiian drums resonate with the deep echo of ancient voices telling the legends of long ago. My husband said a visit to Hawaii is not complete withou…

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Beyond Expectation

There’s just so much to enjoy and discover about Hawaii. At first few days, I was so fascinated with the whole exploration and I even considered it a time travel. The coconuts, the flowers, the moun…

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Just a Quick Note

I would like to apologize to my avid followers. I know there’s still some, hehehe… I have been caught up with work lately. We came back on my birthday. Yeah, I spent my 32nd birthday at the back o…

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Another Day in Paradise

The morning is very uplifting and the plumeria smells are so inspiring. We were enjoying our breakfast that I cooked (bacon and eggs) at the balcony and saw bunch of people having fun at the pool.Yes,…

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Vacation at Last!

So, we got our ticket upgraded to first class. Unfortunately, our flight was delayed for 2 hours. I was playing Bookworm on my iPhone the whole time, draining its battery. Finally, we boarded and the…

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I Said a Prayer For You Today

I said a prayer for you todayAnd know God must have heardI felt the answer in my heartAlthough He spoke not a word.I didn't ask for wealth or fameI knew you wouldn't mind.I asked for priceless treasur…

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Excitements, Award and Escapades

Wow, how time flies. I can’t believe it’s about time to remove my conditional status here in the US. I asked both A&B to write a sworn affidavit for me and they’re both saying the same thing…

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Can't Get Enough of truTV's Real Stories

Are you looking for some wildest adventures? Well, you might think twice when you see this video.How about that? A free-fall bungee jumping? Wow! I can’t imagine being thrown from a four-story build…

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In the Depth of Toils

When in pain, one commonly be apt to gravitate towards people who have been there, done that. There is this feeling that if you bond with people who went through the pain themselves and recovered, we…

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Black Gold- 2nd Season on truTV

One of the interesting shows on TV is this action-packed, thrilling and full of pressure reality show. The stakes are higher where the workers can't afford to make any mistakes which might cost them t…

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Rants and Sighs

Certainly, times have changed and so has insights. What was once considered inappropriate and disgusting is now widely accepted or became a part of deluded culture. Lifestyles, relationships have been…

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Love is the Answer

Love is the answer to every question.Why are we here? Love.Where do we come from? Love.How do we create world peace? Love.It may sound overly simplistic to the modern human being, since we want to ana…

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One Fine Day

Wow! What a glorious day today! One thing that struck me is the shapes of the clouds. I’ve never seen something like that before. It’s strange but very beautiful!My husband had been so busy taking…

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Win an Easy-to-Use Remote Control

Few months ago, we decided to install speakers and surround sound for our entertainment system. It worked pretty good and we surely loved it! The number of remotes on the coffee table increases, howev…

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Island's Timeless Life

When I was a kid, time appeared at a halt. I always find myself being impatient. I couldn’t care less of the present situation. Yet, as I thrust myself onto my middle years, time seemed reduced. I w…

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Real People, Real Effect at truTV

Last night while watching this certain video on truTV, my husband got annoyed at me. I got really emotional and I was screaming. The lady just creeps me out. Somehow, we got glued on the screen when t…

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Sickness

I hate to admit it but I have been addicted to an online game lately. One thing that fascinates me with this particular game is I can design my own farm. I have been dreaming to own a farm someday and…

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The Good Work of Your Enemies

Do you know why the Lord says “Love your enemies” (Luke 6:27)? Because your enemy does something your friends don’t do. Your enemy, which means the person who bugs you, has the power to bring so…

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A Brief Encounter

“Number 76, 77,78!”, the lady shouted. A middle-aged lady, always wearing her big smile. I’m not sure of her nationality but she looked Japanese to me. She doesn’t have any accent though. She�…

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What Will Matter

Ready or not, some day it will all come to an end.There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours or days. All the things you collected, whether treasured or forgotten will pass to someone else.Your…

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Captured Vivid Memory

What is the first thing you can remember so vividly? They say that our earliest memories have an extraordinary force that seems to strengthen with each reminiscence. They suggest at who we have become…

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The Origin of Man

One day, eight-year-old Melissa says to her father, 'Daddy, I've been thinking about us humans and I'm a bit puzzled. How did we first appear on Earth?''That's a very good question, honey,' her father…

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A Prayer

Let me do my work each day; and if the darkened hours of despair overcome me, may I not forget the strength that comforted me in the desolation of other times.May I still remember the bright hours tha…

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Make the Best Out of It

The old couple ordered one burger, one fries and one soft drink at McDonalds. The guy who was seated and eating on a nearby table noticed the old couple ordering one meal. When the couple was seated o…

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Clean Fish Tank

A month ago, we bought fresh plant to put in the tank and it really looked good in there. But after a week, problems started to come up. The water becomes brown and shells are coming out like lice. It…

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Simple Joys of Summer

Make no mistake; it's not just another summer. Everybody’s hoping to enjoy the summer this time around. Whether it’s a relaxing pool party, a fun shopping at antique shops, specialty boutiques or…

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Friday Lunch Madness

I kept reiterating that I really had to lose few pounds but sometimes eating healthy foods can be a real blah. Pretty much, I stay on the right track on weekdays except Fridays and weekends. That’s…

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Calling New Mommies, Know that Cryo-Cell Saves

Two of my good friends are expecting babies this year. Actually, one is expecting at the end of the month and one friend is expecting a baby girl by mid September. Now it's really time to consider cor…

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Maturity is Overrated

A sense of humor... is a needed armor. Joy in one's heart and some laughter on one's lips is a sign that the person down deep has a pretty good grasp of life. ---Hugh SideyHave a great Wednesday all…

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Webs and Spiders

It’s actually the spider season. I’ve seen not only one but a lot of these spider webs and big spiders in the yard. I’ve never seen really big spiders before. Here’s one that’s outside my of…

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Free and Dependable iPhone App for Apartment Hunting

Two years ago, my husband asked me what I would want for Christmas. Without hesitation, I told him I want an iPhone. So there, I was very happy when Santa gave me one. I was very interested with iPhon…

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Celebrating Life

One of the greatest truths about life is- it is difficult.What makes it difficult is the very process of facing the problem.It is the most difficult of all because it means pain.Problems depending upo…

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Summer Heat

It’s been cooking in the office these days. My part doesn’t get enough air from the AC unfortunately. I had the fan running too while the AC is already down to 59F. We don’t have that much cool…

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Easy Cookout Videos of iVillage

When everything slows down a little bit in the afternoon, I always find myself hanging out at iVillage. The website is very helpful and the whole varieties of topics interest me a lot like health, par…

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Making History

A’s best friend is getting married soon. So, all the guys went on a bachelor’s party in Las Vegas while the ladies went to San Francisco for their bachelorette party last weekend. As you know, the…

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A Dream Summer Vacation

Oh, I kept thinking of chilling into some awesome, great pool! It’s been quiet hot and humid in the office and I could only dream of a relaxing, fun and adventurous summer vacation. It would be grea…

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