Can't wait ...

fancygens.com

Easter Chicks

I saw this in Nicole Seitler's blogsite while I was looking for fun stuff to download for my digital scrapbooking spree.

I just thought that it's so cute, so I'm sharing it with y'all here.


SugarplumPaperie.com

Menstrual Migraine

Women with migraine are generally more susceptible to dietary, physical, environmental, and other triggers for migraine attacks during the week before and the first few days of their period. Following are some guidelines that can decrease the likelihood of having a migraine from these triggers.

1. Eat regularly scheduled, well-balanced meals. Avoid missing meals because low blood sugar and hunger are frequent triggers for migraine attacks. On the other hand, avoid eating sweets or meals the contain a lot of carbohydrates because doing so might lead to a rapid drop in blood sugar levels two to three hours after you have these foods (this is sometimes called a "sugar or carbohydrate crash").

2. Drink plenty of fluid. Avoid dehydration because this too is a frequent migraine trigger.

3. Get a good night's sleep. Follow a regular and consistent schedule of waking and sleeping. Avoid going to bed late, sleeping in, becoming sleep deprived, or a haphazard sleep schedule.

4. Stay away from well-known migraine triggers such as wine, beer, or other alcohol containing drinks; chocolate and other sweets; aged cheeses such as cheddar or Brie; and salty foods, especially during the week before your period.

5. Participate in a regular aerobic exercise program. If you have not been exercising regularly, discuss exercise plans with your doctor or a personal trainer and set up a physical conditioning plan that matches your needs. Start your exercise program slowly and gradually build up your level of activity as your physical condition improves. This type of treatment works best if you continue the exercise program on a regular basis, not just on weekends or only once in a while.

6. Learn and regularly practice biofeedback and other relaxation techniques. These types of treatment have demonstrated excellent benefit in clinical studies; and best of all, there are no potential side effects.

My Source

48 Laws of Power - by Robert Greene and Joost Elfers

Read this doc on Scribd: Robert Greene & Joost Elffers - The 48 Laws of Power

Read this on Scribd

What Christine Anne Ladao Means

What Christine Anne Ladao Means

You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily. You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind. A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable. You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out. Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia. Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person. You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun. You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing. You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long. You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start. You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong. You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know. You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do. You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life. You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You're most comfortable when you're far away from home. You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble. You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality. You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow. You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily. Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is. You are balanced, orderly, and organized. You like your ducks in a row. You are powerful and competent, especially in the workplace. People can see you as stubborn and headstrong. You definitely have a dominant personality. You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life. You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you. At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

...see-through...

I was going through the tutorial documents I've downloaded from the internet, and I learned to do something new today. I learned how to make prints on a background paper see-through the photograph I add onto it.



I checked the TOU for the purplish printed paper with pink arrow, but it wasn't included in the folder when I downloaded it, and it has been some time now since I got it --just that I never used it, till now. If I remember correctly, though, I got it from Maryse Vincent.

On the other hand; I used Pillowgirl's (a.k.a. E Burst) daughter wordart, Misty Cato's Beautiful You (purple) flower, and Nina's Casual Feeling (purple) tag.

Please click on the links above or the blinkies below to check out their other designs. They are all fantastic.

[Thank you Maryse, Pillowgirl, Misty Cato, and Nina!]

The little girl in the photograph's foreground is my daughter, Samantha Nicole. She's 10 years old now, and in the 4th grade.

The First 3 Things Challenge

I was supposed to already sleep about an hour and a half ago; but, I got up again because I kept thinking about the First 3 Things Challenge, which is being hosted by IkeaGoddess at The Meadow, the creative team blog for the Weeds and Wildflowers.


Everyone who will participate in this challenge will receive this remarkable brag book for FREE! (Thank you so much, Angie! )






I'm very, very sleepy ... this is all I could accomplish right now. I hope to be able to make another one --something better; but of course, just for one brag book!

Here it is:



I have got to sleep now. I can't be late for work tomorrow, I mean later!

P.S.
I love you, BrownEyes!

All-You-Can-Eat

All-You-Can-Eat places in metro manila



1. All-You-Can-Eat pizza promo GREENWICH until OCT20.

2. Something Fishy, (breakfast) Eastwood Libis. 12am-10am

3. Kamay Kainan with refillable Iced Tea, Market Market, PhP295.00/head

4. Chinatown, Banawe QC, PhP400.00/head FULL MEAL!

5. Saisaki/DAD's/Kamayan, PhP500.00/head

6. Dragon Prince, BF homes Pque. (Lunch Buffet) PhP180.00/head (Specialty: Sashimi)

7. Cabalen - all branches, afaik PhP275.00/head --forgot how much the Merienda All-You-Can-Eat is and what time it's being served.

8. RCBC Plaza Food Center, Makati PhP95.00/head for Breakfast & PhP65.00/head for Merienda.


9. Blue Bay, Quirino Grandstand, PhP350.00/head

10. Brazil Brazil - Metrowalk & Powerplant Mall (Meat-All-You-Can PhP650.00/head)

11. Dimsun 'N Dumplings @ Shopwise (Cubao) - Unlimited Siomai either PhP99.00 or PhP125.00 only

12. Sweet Inspirations on Katipunan Road, All-You-Can-Eat Mongolian Buffet for PhP300.00/head

13. Seafood Club (Red Crab) Greenbelt3 - dinner PhP275.00/head

14. Chubby China(Greenbelt) - Fried or steamed dimsum -- breakfast at 88/head. (This is with Yang Chow rice, Crispy Noodles, one glass of iced tea.)
order Lunch-All-You-Can - PhP295.00
Merienda-All-You-Can - PhP88.00
Dimsum-All-You-Can with Pancit Canton, Noodles and Congee - PhP88.00

15. Red Crab (Greenbelt 3) - All-You-Can-Eat Crabs

16. Circles, Shangri-la Makati, expensive but very large buffet!

17. Spiral, Westin Philippine Plaza, expensive too but their buffet is even bigger than that of Shangri-la's

18. Cravings, Salad-All-You-Can -- on Katipunan Road in front of Ateneo de Manila Grade School

19. Tong Yang Hot Pot, West Avenue

20. Siamese Grill, Pasta-All-You-Can, PhP85.00/head Bluewave Marquinton, Marikina

21. Tramway, Banawe, Chinese-All-You-Can, PhP160.00/head

22. Mongolian Stop, OJs Eastwood

23. Popeye's Chicken (Seasonal)

24. Don Henricos, All-You-Can-Eat on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

25. Kamay Kainan, Kalayaan Avenue, PhP199.00/head

26. Red Kimono, The Fort, PhP499.00++/head

27. Mandarin Palace, Ongpin, PhP150.00/head

28. Tokyo Tokyo, Rice-All-You-Can (at all branches)

29. Yamcha Teahouse in Timog (Lunch/Dinner Buffet Php349.00) (over 60 Chinese dishes to choose from)

30. Aling Nene's BBQ/Ihaw, All-You-Can-Eat on Fridays & Saturdays, Magallanes, PhP200.00+/head

31. Alba's Restaurant - Tomas Morato, Libis, Jupiter St. - Spanish Cuisine, PhP550.00
Specialty: Lechon de Leche

32. Jestine's Restaurant, Jupiter Street Makati, Breakfast-All-You-Can, from 12 AM to 12 PM (tapa, tocino, etc.) P99.00

33. Paseo, Mandarin Hotel (not sure of the rate, though)

34. 7 Corners, Crown Plaza, Galleria (also not sure of the rate)

35. Heat, Shangli-la EDSA (again, not sure of the rate)

36. Karate Kid (on rice and drinks)

36. Cabalen (at the back of Sta. Lucia East Cainta) Merienda-All-You-Can PhP88.00

37. Emperor Villa - Ongpin St., Binondo - Lunch PhP180.00-PhP200.00, Dinner is Seafood buffet and Roasted food (Asado, Lechon de Leche) @ PhP350.00

38. Paolo's Resto - on Kalayaan Ave. Q.C. All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Breakfast (like Something Fishy)

39. Una Mas at Greenbelt 2. (No Lunch Buffet on Weekends, only on Weekdays. Dinner Buffet is served on Weekdays as well as on Weekends) PhP475.00++ (It can reach up to PhP630++, depending on your drink)

40. Dad's (Glorietta) - Merienda PhP95.00 (below PhP100), from 3-5 PM

41. Kamayan in Glorietta - PhP250.00-PhP300.00

42. Oki-Oki at the MOA - Japanese - PhP375 (for Adults on Weekends)

43. Dimsum 'n Dumplings in Greenhills, PhP100.00 Siomai-All-You-Can

44. Tramway, Timog, Chinese-All-You-Can, P178.00/head. Located between TPC HQ and Imperial Suites (Tomas Morato)

45. Mongolian Quik-stop at Robinsons Ermita, SM MOA - PhP198.00 + VAT

46. Steak MD, Tomas Morato - All-You-Can-Eat Steak TBone), PhP500.00

Funky Download

Oh my gosh! I've gone mad! I am not the type who would download Digiscrapping Kits that are sold online. Not to mention that all these 6 cost me $27.46 --That is PHP1235.70!!!

I just couldn't resist them. I've been going back to check on Blue Lagoon and Lovin' Life almost daily to see if they're still available for download. Each time I went back to Kay Miller's website, I see them there. They were staring back at me as if begging for me to purchase them. Tonight when I went back to her site, I saw a new kit: All Organic. The next thing I knew was that I was clicking on those Add To My Cart buttons.

This just means that I am stuck with cafeteria food until the next payday. I'm alright with that. I feel that these items are so worth buying.

It's already late. I need to go to bed. But, I promise to come back tomorrow to add the links to the respective web pages from where I downloaded these Digiscrapping Kits.

For now, I need to rest!

..:edited:..

..:: review ::..

Going through my other blog site is not a very good idea after all. It just made me realize how long he and I have been having these petty misunderstandings. I keep trying to make it work between us, but I think by trying too hard, the opposite happens. At times when I am the one who's supposed to feel upset about something, he still is the one who is slightly ticked-off. I try so hard to understand him, but I always just put myself in big trouble whenever I do. Maybe, I should stop trying to understand things too much. I should just let them be.

My other blog site is full of tears from the past. I created this new one with a promise of writing with dry eyes and a smile each time. I've already started to learn how to control myself and my emotions. I know it's for the better. I have to be consistent with it. I am able to control it, but I'm glad to say that I am not suppressing my true feelings. *wink*

He can throw negative stuff at me, and I will do my best not to break down. I am strong! I want to believe that I am! He also says that I am, anyway. Then I should believe it. HaHa!

He's been to this site once. I am certain that he won't be coming back here unless I request him to do so. Therefore, I am safe. Besides, he's not into this blogging thing anyway.

He has gone to have breakfast. I'll end here and spend time thinking until I fall back to sleep.

Thanks Blogger, for having something like this. This enables me to express my feelings and let them all out. It really helps to have something like this when there's no one else willing to listen to you anymore.

Till the next blog ...

Bye!

..:: afraid ::..

I was only existing for 20 years in this world when I got pregnant with my son. I was innocent. My friends voted me to be one of the last to marry and have children as I didn't have a boyfriend early on in my life like some of them did.

I experienced my first serious love-relationship when I was a sophomore in college. It was magical --almost perfect, as I would describe it to friends, at the time. Eleven months later he left me because of a petty misunderstanding. I felt the world around my crumbling right before my very eyes. I couldn't stand the pain. I learned to smoke and drink alcohol with friends from everywhere in the hope that I'd forget about him. I did not. I heeded advise from everyone I trusted, but none of them worked for me. I was still in deep pain.

One day I decided that it was time to move on. I told myself that it was time I found a new guy. I am not the prettiest of them all, but neither was I the ugliest. I possess qualities of a person who easily makes friends wherever I go.

It didn't take too long until I met this guy who gave me what I thought was all the attention I needed at the time I was mending a broken heart. He didn't exactly treated me like a princess, but he was always there when I needed someone to talk to; someone who was always willing to lend a shoulder for me to cry on.

I hung out with him and his friends. None of my real friends knew anything anything about him. He came from a completely different world. "Ahh! This is what I need," I thought to myself. I stayed out late almost every night, spending time with him. He smokes and drinks like I did, which made me think that he we were a perfect match.

He started inviting me over to his parents' house, especially on nights when we were both not thinking with the right mind because we were under the influence of alcohol. It didn't take too long until my vulnerability let me give to his request to go to bed with him.

I got pregnant after the first time we did it --yes the first time. It is true that there are not that many women who get pregnant the first time they go to bed with a man, but I did.

When he found out about it, he immediately told me that there was nothing to worry about because he was going to marry me. We parted ways from the hospital after seeing an obstetrician. He went to meet up with his father and broke the news to him. The following day, I told my mom. I thought they were going to kick me out of the house. That was when I realized how much I mean to them. They did not scold me. Instead both my parents told me that I will keep the child, but I did not have to get married.

At that time, I thought that it was my chance to get away from my father who I didn't have a good relationship then and to be independent. I didn't let them stop me from pursuing my plans. I went on with the marriage.

When we started living together, all our differences surfaced. It didn't take me long to realize that, that was not the life I want live. I kept telling him that my parents did not raise me only to be treated that way by anyone. I stayed on, hoping that things would get better between us.

My son was 2 years and 3 months old when I gave birth to his sister. Things between my ex and I did not get better. As a matter of fact, it got kept getting worse. Two months after my daughter turned a year old, I decided to leave. I went back to my parents. Again I thought that my parents, most especially my mom would get upset. She did not. She was even thankful that I did. Not one member of my family got along with the father of my children.

I went back to school to finish college. I quit Dental Medicine and shifter to Education. While I was taking Education courses, I met another guy who became my boyfriend. That made me happy and content throughout the first two years of our relationship. When we hit the third year into our relationship, we started having misunderstandings. He treated me worse than my ex did. Yet despite receiving that kind of treatment from him, I did everything I could to keep the relationship going.

It was difficult for me to let him go. I thought that he was going to be the only man who will accept me for who I am and the status I am in. I did my best, but we eventually broke up after being together for three years and eight months.

After the break-up, I promised myself that I will never get into another relationship. I decided to be single and just focus on my children and their needs. I worked my ass off for a company that did not pay me enough to be able to support them on my own. My mom still helped me with everything, most importantly with their education. My relationship with my ex-boyfriend made me a stronger person, though.

I moved on, went on with my life in the company of good friends. Having a boyfriend was far from my mind. It was fun being single, not having to think of the things I did that might upset a love partner. All I had to worry about was what my kids would think of me when they grow up and learn about the things I have been doing. That thought helped me behave like how I am supposed to. Thank goodness!

Today, I have been with the best man I have ever been with for the past three and a half years. We are in a long-distance relationship. He's in the North America while I am in Asia. For someone who does not believe in a long-distance relationship, I am surprised that we have lasted this long. I guess it's the love and the trust that are mostly keeping us together.

Things have not been very good lately, but we're still OK. We talk less because of my new work schedule, but we get by. Our relationship isn't all that perfect, nonetheless we still continue to hold on to our dream of being together one day. Soon, we both hope. He cannot come to live and work here because there is no work here for him to earn the same amount he makes in the U.S. I have to be the one to go there, but it's really very complicated right now.

We are doing just fine. However, lately I feel that I have been waiting forever to know what life has in store for us. We have been having more arguments caused by both our frustrations put together. We just recently survived a big fight from four days ago. It's an eeky feeling being always on my toes after that fight, though.

Sometimes, I have thoughts like, "I am bound to go through another relationship nightmare? I hope not!" Both he and I are still more than willing to make this work, and I have a strong feeling that it will especially now that annulment of my marriage has already been granted by the court of law.

I have heard from a lot of people that there is this ugly phase in a relationship when a couple enters their third year into their relationship. The father of my kids and I separated in the third year of our marriage. The relationship I had after that also ended at approximately the same time. I am now halfway through my third year in this current relationship. I have to stay sane, keep my head together, think straight and not make the same mistakes I did in the past. With the help of this man that I am currently with, I know I will get through this. As one famous saying goes, "This too, will end."

We both are still crazy about each other. We just have to first think carefully before we open our mouth and say things that we don't really mean so as not to hurt each other. There was really never a time when we intentionally hurt each other. But, when things go out of hand, we end up causing each other pain.

We will be together soon. I know that!

I didn't think that I'd be able to finish this piece. It's already 11:16 PM. I haven't staying up late for the past three nights now and work for me starts at 6 o'clock in the morning.

I have to go to bed soon or else I'd be feeling sleepy at work again tomorrow. HaHa!

I will post this now and just come back tomorrow to edit it.

-- I love you so much, Baby! We will be together soon, won't we?! --

..:: Long Day ::..

It was another L-O-N-G D-A-Y at work.

It seems like it was just yesterday when I was feeling uneasy because I was only sitting at my workstation staring at the skeleton of our Monitoring Form on Microsoft Excel because there was nothing else to do.

That was how my first month and a half like at Dell Philippines. But now ... there are even more days in the week when I don't get the chance to take one of my two 15-minute breaks, and even my lunch break. We are just so swamped with truckloads of work.

Whew!

Oh well, I just wanted to login here and drop a few lines before I hit the sack.

I will be back to write some more -- hopefully that would be soon. I've been very lazy to move around the house when I come home from work. It's really tiring most of the time. But, I am having fun! I guess that's what's important.

Later, Readers!