Blessings and Beyond: August 2008

Annoying Callers Anyone?

Have you ever experienced a nagging call? Well, I am sure it’s not your mom or your wife but from someone whom you don’t know, offering you this and that or even plainly harassing you?

Well, there is a new website wherein you can check on the numbers to know who your annoying callers are! It is a user based website. This means that the data collected is from the reports submitted by people who have been harassed by those numbers. From here, you can also search for a number of a person that might have been annoying you for so long a time now and can access reports that have been filed under that number. You will definitely know what the purpose of their call is.

So, if you have an experience or still experiencing annoying callers, I suggest that you visit AnnoyingCarllers.com and learn more about that number!

Million Dollar Friend

This award was given by Mommy Iris. Thanks Mommy A!!

Mommy Ruby: My partner in crimes. I've only known Mommy Ruby for almost 2 months but our bonding is different. I feel like she's part of my family. And I'm thankful I got a friend like her. ~ Iris, Aeirin's Collections

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“You are never a burden.. don’t ever think that. Friends need each other to pick them up when they are down and I would do nothing less. ” Dawn Drover~ Twisted Sister

A Million Dollar Friend is the kind of person who instinctively knows what it means to be a good friend; this kind of person makes you look forward to the days ahead and fondly remember the days that have passed. ~ A Nice Place In The Sun

A million dollar friend is someone who not only pulls you up when you’re down, but also always finds a way to not let you fall. - Abelle, Only in Silence

“A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down” ~ Arnold Glasow ~ Vhiel, Can of Thoughts

“ A Million Dollar Friend is a person that is always with you on your happy moments and still loves you in your moment of darkness. ~ Eds, My Precious Niche

“A Million Dollar Friend is a person who comes and won’t judge a flower by its color. A person who will never give up on you. A person who will comfort you when storms of tears are in your mind. A person who will just have some fun with you and give you a good laugh. A person that doesn’t mind expressing their happy or sad feelings to you." ~Yen, Me and Mine

A million dollar friend is:
—one that sticks with you through thick and thin
—someone who does not judge you for anything foolishness you do
—someone who cries with you, smiles with you, and even go to war with you.
—one who tells U everything iwill be alright even though it feels like it’s not goin to be alright anymore.
—someone who wipes your tears but even at times the one that makes you cry but you still know that through it all, you can still run to each other anytime. ~ Arlene - JOYS IN LIFE.

A million dollar friend:
- is one who helps you see the truth, even if it hurts.
- is always by your side
- puts a smile on your face even when you are feeling down
- is someone who listens and hears what you have to say
- will feel your presence whether near or far
~ Iris - Aeirin's Collections

"A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are. A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." ~ Ruby, Pinay Mommy Online

You Here! Post your nominees and tell the world what a million dollar friend to you means. That’s it!

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And my million dollar friends are found at "What Makes A Million Dollar Friend?"

My Sky Watch PhotoShow

I have recently joined Roxio online . It is a new online tool wherein you can make slideshows, photoshows, presentations and more. You can personalize it and add captions on it.

Here is what I created using their tool. It’s my Sky Watch Friday entries. I love watching the sky that’s why I participate on this weekly event.

Anyway at Roxio online, you can make memories come alive with music and personalize captioned words. It’s easy to use and very fun. You get to choose many of it special effects to make the slideshow beautiful and memorable.

If you have pictures that you want to share, visit Roxio online and make a slideshow for it!

Sponsored by Online Photo

The Other Blessing

Just wanna share with you the bracelet that I won from the recently concluded Pinay Mommies Community's Weekly Fest # 12.

My winning entry can be found HERE. Again, I would like to thank Mommy Aeirin for being our benefactor for the 12th Weekly Fest. Thanks again Mommy A!!

Victory Hair Defined

The Ultimate Flirting Championship by Extreme Style by VO5 is still "the" famous craze in the blogging community. It has taken over blogs and social networking accounts. Everybody has enjoyed playing it against friends, while others are having real fun judging other people's flirting skills!

Anyway, what does Victory Hair stands for? For me, I defined it as a state where two people come together in love. They don’t really care how the world that revolves around them is doing; they can only see each other. They don’t know if the wind has totally messed up their hairs, they can only see the beauty of each other. That is how I define my own Victory Hair!

By the way, here is the Ultimate Flirting Championship widget by Extreme Style by VO5. You can have one at your blog or install in one of your social networking account like friendster, myspace, facebook and more. You can invite friends to play against you (specially your crush) or you can be the judge and keep score with your friends playing. It only takes three people to start the game, one judge and two players but honestly the more players, the better. It would be a great challenge for all!!

Since you’re here, why not give it a try? Play the game and enjoy.

Sponsored by Extreme Style by VO5

Renewable Energy

With all prices rising, from gasoline, electricity bills and basic necessity, we can’t help but look for alternative resources just to stay afloat. People try to save on gas, cut-off in their electricity usage, recycle and even look for second jobs just to provide for the family.

Well, in Australia, they have made use of the abundant resource that we all have – solar energy. They use this renewable energy to power houses, business establishments and even schools. This effort can not only save on electricity bills but can contribute greatly to the environment.

Anyway, when schools in Australia avail of SolarGen’s offer to use solar energy to power them, they will get rebates from their government for helping out and patronizing solar resources for a greener environment.

Well, I guess this is a very fair deal. You use an abundant renewable energy and can still could contribute to a safer planet for us.

Afternoon Skies

Sky Watch 7

Last Monday was a holiday at our place, so my children and I decided to take a break and go to the mall. As we were walking going to the jeepney stop, I was caught with these wonderful afternoon skies. I was amazed, there was an angle with no wires!

Please leave your comments and your Sky Watch Entry URL too. Happy Sky Watching! Thanks!

ruby

Stranded Life's August Giveaways!

Stranded Life and iHeartReviews has a great "August Giveaways" contest going on! She is giving cool prizes to be won. Check out the list below for the prizes:

One time:
You can get EC credits and/or points by doing tasks 1-5 and your points will be accumulated for monthly prizes.

Everyday:
Dropper of the Day – 100 credits + 2 points [random.org]

Monthly:
Top Advertiser – most number of days to advertise on my blog. – 1000 EC credits

Grand Draw:
August 31, 2008

3 WINNERS of Hosting and Domain [1 year plan] [.com, .net, .org]

To check on the contest details, please visit August Giveaway.

Teaching Children About God - II

{FOUR - FIVE YEARS OLD}

Earlier, I have posted about the basic aspects of God that two to three years old could understand. Now, I will be discussing for ages four to five. These ages are commonly called the age of questioning. They have many things on their mind and sometimes they want immediate answer. That I really do know by heart because my four year old son never runs out of questions to ask.

To teach children about God, here are some concepts that they can easily learn and perceive at their age:

1. He can understand that God loves him.
2. That God takes cares for all that who loves Him.
3. That God made him, his siblings and his parents.
4. That God made the world and everything in it.
5. That God is everywhere.
6. That God will hear his prayer anytime.
7. That God sent Jesus for us.
8. That God can be trusted and depended on.
9. That God wants him to obey HIM by obeying his parents.
10. That he should obey and please God.
11. That he can tell God that he is sorry for the bad things he does.

Most of the listed concepts that I am sharing here are based on my experiences from teaching Sunday School, from books that I have previously read and seminars that I have attended to.

Hollywood Lines to Win

Whenever I watch a movie, I always remember lines delivered by the actors. Most of these lines really are very beautiful and worth remembering.

Anyway, I have always used the line “You caught me at HELLO!” from the Jerry Maguire Movie. It has become an expression for me. But one line that really stands out for me is that from Disney’s Pocahontas. John Smith told Pocahontas this line, “I rather die today and live a hundred years without knowing you.” Most of these lines are all romantic and very catching. Do you think these Hollywood lines can help you get a date? Or could help you win the online game by Extreme Style by VO5’s Ultimate Flirting Championship?

Well, if you think you can achieve that Victory Hair by saying these Hollywood romantic lines, why not try if for yourself by playing at the widget below? You might get a date afterwards.

Sponsored by Extreme Style by VO5

Teaching Children About God - I

{TWO - THREE YEARS OLD}

Children with ages two to three years old can already develop an understanding of who God is. Though their minds are still young, they can comprehend with simple concepts already.

So, if you want to teach your children about God, here is a list of the learning capabilities of a two or three year old:

1. He can understand that God loves him.
2. That God takes care of him.
3. That God made him, his siblings and his parents.
4. That God made the world and everything in it.
5. That God wishes to talk to him.
6. That God does good things to all people.
7. That God cares and loves his family.
8. That he can praise God by praying and singing.
9. That he should obey and please God.
10. That he can tell God that he is sorry for the bad things he does.

It really depends on every child, but to avoid confusion, it’s better to teach them about God in a simple manner like the topics listed above.

Designer Lingerie Online

Internet has made shopping very easy. You can now do literal window shopping with a few clicks of your mouse and easily compare prices. Aside from that, you can easily buy gifts for your love ones and get them delivered to their homes.

Speaking of shopping, I have been looking for designer lingerie for our neighbor. Since she is married, I decided to give her something nice and special for them couples to enjoy but she had a very healthy body and greatly endowed. I could not find a lingerie that suitably fits her at the department store.

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Anyway, it was nice to know that there are online shops like Boudiche.com that sells D+ cup sizes and even GG cups with UK brands like Freya and Fayreform. When I browsed their site, I was amazed how the lingerie design looked like even it carries bigger cup sizes. They were still beautiful and voluptuous.

Since I am slim figured and not that totally gifted, I decided to check out if Freya Lingerie and Fayreform Lingerie has something nicely designed that would fit me. Of course, to my surprise, they too have something dashingly designed for women who are not that endowed.

Boudiche.com does not only offer designer lingerie but they also sell corsets and night wears. Anybody can buy from them; even husbands can surprise their wives since they have shopping guides for men to help them out. They ship internationally and accept all major credit cards. Prices can also be viewed using the British Pound, Euro Dollar and US Dollar for easy shopping.

Sponsored by Lingerie @ Boudiche.com

Hopes for this Blog II

It’s been a month since I have written about my hopes for this blog. Back then, I was kinda worried because I was not granted with a page rank. I really thought that I would not be getting any opportunities. But I was wrong! God has been so faithful in providing my needs. Well, not as many tasks as a blog that holds a page rank but well enough to say that I have been really blessed.

Hopefully, I am praying that this blog will get a page rank on the next update by the end of October. It’s still far but I guess it would give me sufficient time to prepare for it. Let’s just pray for the best!

New Vision with iLASIK

Life nowadays has become more blessed. Many discoveries have been made and have contributed much to humankind. Before, if you have eye problems, you are given prescription to wear eye glasses. When technology advanced, contact lenses are made and utilize. Now, what once used only by US military and NASA, LASIK technology has been developed and used widely as a new surgical procedure done by ophthalmologists to treat astigmatism, hyperopia, and myopia.

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) has a modern counterpart called iLASIK. Before, LASIK procedure only uses one laser. Now, iLASIK utilizes two lasers. It has become an ultrafast surgical procedure and is now computer-guide. Modern LASIK has been around and used by the US military to improve and achieve 20/20 vision among their personnel and about 12 million Americans have already undergone with this procedure.

To make this procedure affordable, www.iLASIK.com, a website committed to provide LASIK information and more, has made a way to provide financial assistance to all those who are interested to avail this procedure. Modern LASIK can be availed by people, who are in excellent health, at least 21 years old, having a steady vision prescription for at least one year, and has no existing eye diseases.

If you are interested or know someone who might need it, I suggest that you visit www.iLASIK.com for more information on this modern technology.

Sponsored by iLASIK

The Ability to Produce Wealth

"But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today." (Deuteronomy 8:18)

In my blogging life, I sometimes get praises for the tips I gave out. Of course, I say thank you since not every day I get appreciated by other people. But, I always try to remind myself that it’s not my ability that I get to earn online. Yes, I learned many things but the ability to do this was given to me by the Creator himself, not only to me, but to all of us.

I am not trying to open up an argument here. You may agree with me or not but all I can firmly say (in my own conscience) that God has given me the ability to produce wealth. He may add more or take back. It really depends on Him. As for now, I am just thankful for all the blessings that He had bestowed upon me and my family and for all the people He used mightily to bless me and many others.

The Victory Look

Most of you have probably noticed that most blogs have posted about Extreme Style by VO5. Well, who wouldn’t? Everybody is enjoying the latest game they have called Ultimate Flirting Championship. It is a game using the widget below. It takes at least three people to play the game, a judge and two players. The judge will give out points to the person who has the ultimate flirting skills. The player with the most points win and achieves Victory Hair.

Anyway, the game really reminds me of my teenage years when I used to give my boyfriend, no my husband, a look to emphasis my intention to spend time with him. They say action speaks louder than voice and so they really do. Well, though my flirting days are over since I am already married, I guess it’s still nice to remember that once in your life you get to flirt a little with the person you loved. By the way, here is a picture of my so-called “The Look.”

Extreme Style by VO5’s Ultimate Flirting Championship Widget can be enjoyed by friends anywhere. You can easily install it in your blog or any other social networking websites such as Friendster, Facebook, MySpace and the like. You can invite others to play with you and achieve that Victory Hair!!

Sponsored by Extreme Style by VO5

Toot for Contest Winnings

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This week has been a great blessing to me. I have won two online contests, Wacky Pictures at Pinay Mommies Community and Page Rank Olympics at Meltwater. Torrents. Meanderings. Delta. Winning these contests really signifies great accomplishments for me by God’s grace.

The Wacky Pictures we’re done so late because my kiddos weren’t up for it. So, I waited for them to naturally pose for the camera. As for the Page Rank Olympics, two weeks of toil and labor of building links with other blogs actually paved off with an increase of 92 at my technorati authority (as of today).

Last week went well also, I was able to participate at Sky Watch Friday and Scenic Sunday. Of course, today for Tuesday Toot (though it’s technically Wednesday here)!
Anyway, I am just so happy for this week! Happy tooting!

Monthly Miracle

In the olden times, people have less health complications compared nowadays. Some of the contributing factors are the food we eat, the lifestyle we pursue, the environment we live in and many more. Just as the world progresses, so as the inevitable health problems that were not existent with the human race before.

But the good thing is, God have really provided for our needs. Though sicknesses were caused by our own human errors, He made a way for us to get possible cure within ourselves, specifically coming from a woman’s stem cells. C'elle have made an astonishing discovery about the possibility of a woman’s stem cell be used to help therapeutically cure major health diseases like heart ailments, diabetics, stroke, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, MS and even cosmeceutical applications.

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Anyway, to know more about the science brought about this new discovery, I suggest you visit their site at www.celle.com and view C'elle Client Testimonial Video. They also have a promo on their C’elle Kits wherein you can use it to collect stem cells and store it for future uses. This may save your loved one’s lives or even yours!

Sponsored by C'elle

I Won the Gold Medal!!

Last August 24, 2008 was the day the Beijing Olympics ended and so as MTMD Page Rank Olympics. And guess who won?! Yup!! I won the GOLD medal!! I got the $100 prize!! Isn’t that such a blessing??!!

Well, it really did make me leap for joy! I had a very depressing episode earlier because I couldn’t access my bread and butter website. I couldn’t grab any opportunity even until now. My friends kept on telling me that I am missing a lot of tasks already and it made me even sadder. But when my good friend, Genie Princess commented on my other blog asking me about me winning at “Meltwater. Torrents. Meanderings. Delta.” I immediately blog hopped going to Matt’s blog. And there it was! I saw my blog’s EntreCard widget placed on top of his post announcing all the winners. I immediately shouted and informed my family! I was really happy! I got a blessing despite my current online predicaments.

Not only that, I was really touched on how Matt gave a review on my blog. He said…

Blessings and Beyond is a Christian-themed Mommy blog, but the content is eclectic and ranges from inspirational verse and Readers Digest-styled stories to tutorials on web hosting and really cool scenic photography. This blog is not preachy by any means, and if you are need of a pick-me-up, I strongly recommend you visit this blog. Its appeal is universal, which undoubtedly contributed to its strong Gold Medal Win!

Isn’t that nice!! Anyway, my online friend Aeirin of Biz-n-Honey won Second Place and so as my other online friend Sherry for Third Place. Congrats also to you guys!

By the way, I would like to thank God for such a wonderful blessing! I also thank Matt of “Meltwater. Torrents. Meanderings. Delta.” for giving me the opportunity to join and help me realize that I needed to focus on this blog too. Again Matt, thank you very very much! You are such a great blessing to me and my family!

A Great Cook Off Event!

I am not really good at cooking. In fact, I think I am not blessed with such talent. Yeah, I can cook a little but I need to follow a recipe because I couldn’t make my own.

Speaking of cooking and recipe, I visited www.GreatAmericanSeafoodCookOff.com. They have a contest wherein you can have the chance to win a “Trip to New Orleans!” The prize package includes a round trip ticket for two, hotel accommodations, food and many more. All you have to do is visit their website and vote for your favorite recipe.

Anyway, there are five recipes that have been showcased at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off 2008. Each are presented by their state, the following recipes are Colorado Striped Bass Panzanella by Chef Paul Anders (Colorado), Pan Roasted Glazed Rockfish with Peas and Carrots by Chef Tafari Campbell (Maryland), Mississippi Redfish Courtboullion with Seafood Dirty Rice by Chef John Currence (Mississippi), Texas Gulf Shrimp by Chef Mark Holley (Texas) and Louisiana Shrimp and Andouille Cassoulet by Chef Brian Landry (Louisiana).

For me, a person who needs a recipe to cook voted for Louisiana Shrimp and Andouille Cassoulet by Chef Brian Landry (Louisiana). I chose this because I find the ingredients easy to find and the instructions easy to follow. Unlike the other recipes, it really needs ingredients that are for fine dining only or expensive. It is not easy to make your own cook off at your kitchen. But the Louisiana Shrimp and Andouille Cassoulet, you have the chance to cook off like a professional chef!

The contest is actually great itself. Supporting locally produced seafood products would really give the State a boost economically and even giving the people a patronizing effect.

Sponsored by Lousiana Seafood

Be Back Later!

I was planning to blog about something today but I think I have to do it later or tomorrow. My kiddos and I are going to the mall right now. We will be having our bonding time, just the three of us.

They are very much excited because they are going to try out, for the very first time, the air bubble land. They will play and bounce inside while I do the groceries. After that, we will eat dinner and if the movies are good, we would probably watch too.

Anyway, I have to go now and prepare. They are already dressed up and I should too! Take care now! Be back blogging later.

Hosting Tutorials

Earlier, I have mentioned that I am planning to avail of a cheap web hosting service for a self hosted blog. But since I am fairly new with this, I needed to get all the help I could get.

I researched for articles that will give me tips for choosing a web host, cPanel tutorials and security issues. Good thing me friend told me to check out WebHostingRating.com. They have a widest range of articles related to web hosting issues from tutorials, understating hosting and security. Aside from the articles, they also have hosting rating for available companies. They have a quick list on the Top 10 Web Hosting companies worldwide.

Anyway, reading their articles is really helpful. I find the information very useful for a newbie like me. Check out their site, newbie or not, you will find the security related articles very awesome. Visit their site at WebHostingRating.com.

Scenic Clouds

Scenic Sunday 2

It's really hard to take a scenic view in the metro. So, I needed to go outside the outskirts of the city just to get this shot. Happy Scenic Sunday!!

Clay in the Potter's Hand

Aside from the Christian Carders, I also bumped in a Christian blog named “Clay in the Potter’s Hand.” The owner of the blog invited everyone to place the banner if you think you are clay in the Potter’s hand that needed to be molded. She also has placed a Statement of Faith which you can read for you to agree.

Since, I totally agreed with her. I decided to join and place the banner. By the way, the theme song of the blog is based on Darlene Zschech’s song The Potter’s Hand. Below is the lyrics and I hope you enjoy the video.

POTTER'S HAND
by Darlene Zschech

Verse:
Beautiful Lord, Wonderful Saviour
I know for sure, all of my days are held in your hands,
Crafted into your perfect plan
You gently call me into your presence guiding me by Your Holy Spirit
Teach me dear Lord to live all of my life through Your eyes
I'm captured by Your holy calling
Set me apart, I know You're drawing me to Yourself
Lead me Lord I pray

Chorus:
Take me, mould me, use me, fill me
I give my life to the Potter's hand
Call me, guide me, lead me, walk beside me
I give my life to the Potter's hand

You gently call me into Your presence
Guiding me by Your Holy Spirit
Teach me dear Lord to live through Your eyes
I'm captured by You holy calling
Set me apart, I know Your drawing me to Yourself
Lead me Lord, I pray...

Join US by clicking the banner below...

See yeah around and God bless!

He Hears Us

“I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.” (Psalm 116:1-2)

This verse really touches me because it really is a great statement of faith. For me, there are times that I felt that the Lord is not listening to my pleas but eventually as time passes by; you will learn that He has always been there. He has heard and he had answered. Sometimes we are just encapsulated with our problem that we couldn’t see how he answers things.

Anyway, even though I don’t see, feel or hear, I still believe that He really does. Maybe not now and not tomorrow but in His due and perfect time, He will. So, as long as I live, I will call upon Him!

Planning for a Vacation

It's been awhile since my last vacation with the family. The last was very hilarious though. We actually forgotten to bring our food bags and utensils. We spend more money in dining out than all the attraction fees.

Anyway, I have wanted to go abroad for a vacation for another different experience. I have seen a lot of places over the internet that I would definitely love to visit. Since some things can’t be done immediately, careful planning and prayer must be done.

So, I decided to look for online travel guides that can provide me with great travel packages at a budget friendly allowance. Then, my friend from the US recommended me to visit Trusted Tours & Attractions and check out their latest packages on New York tours, Los Angeles tours, Boston tours and many others. Then, as I browsed around the site and I have noticed that they are giving away $150 Magellan’s Gift Certificate as a contest prize to all those who will subscribe their eNewsletter. Since I am planning for a vacation, I decided to subscribed and get informed with their latest promos and packages.

When I opened my choice packages to my friend, she was excited to tell me that the Metropolitan museum of art at New York is a must see place. She also shared to me that visiting the Madame Tussauds New York Wax Museum would be really fun, seeing replicas of famous celebrities. She also said that the Central Park Movie Sites Tour is also one of the recommended packages that should be availed too.

So now, all I have to do is pray for financial resources that I might avail this soon with my family!

Joined Christian Carders

I am so excited to announce that my blog has been reviewed and accepted at Christian Carders. I submitted my blog details via my EC message inbox yesterday. When I woke up earlier this afternoon, I saw an email that I have been accepted. Now, I am bearing the button!

Anyway, this movement is actually similar with my Surf and Drop Project but this one focuses on blogs that are inspired by their Christian faith. It’s really good to drop on several blogs that holds the same interest or faith. I am just so happy about this!

If you want to join us, please click the red button below and leave a comment to get your blog reviewed. Once it approved and the button is up, your blog will be linked.

Have a blessed Sunday! Take care now.

Web Hosting Finds

In my blog hopping, I have encountered many articles regarding the advantages of a self hosted blog. So I have been thinking and planning to have another blog but this time it would be self hosted.

As part of that plan, I have been out looking for a cheap web hosting that would suit my budget and my blogging needs. That is when I came across WebHostingGeeks.com because they have listed many web hosting companies according to best budget hosting, best blog hosting and more. Their website is also very informative because they have posted reviews made by real webmasters and customers alike, thus, giving you idea on these web hosting companies.

Anyway, if you are like me looking for a cheap web hosting company, I encourage you to visit WebHostingGeeks.com. I am sure you will find helpful information on this just like I did.

Arte y Pico Awards

Actually, I don't remember if this is my first or second award for this blog. Having more than one blog definitely confuses my mind a lot. Anyway, first...second...or third, getting an award is tremendously amazing. It's not everyday that someone gets credited for a "job well done" kind of thing, right?

This beautiful award was given to me by my friend Posh Post Reviews. Thank you mommy! I am very happy to be honored by you. God bless you!

The rules for passing this honor on:

1) Pick 5 blogs that you would like to award this honor to.
2) Each award has to have the name of the author and also a link to his or her blog to be visited by everyone.
3) Each award winner has to show the award and put the name and link to the blog that has given her or him the award itself.
4) Award-winner and the one who has given the prize have to show the link of “Arte y Pico” blog, so everyone will know the origin of this award.

Now my Arte y Pico awardees are: Ivory Tasks, Clay in The Potter's Hand and Designs by Pieces. Take it guys!

Poem of Friendship

We need friends because no man is an island. Besides, true friends always reminds us of life and hope! We may have plenty of acquaintances but only a few can be called friends.

We need friends for many reasons,
all throughout the season.
We need friends to comfort us
when we are sad,
and to have fun with us when we are glad.

We need friends to give us good advice,
We need someone we can count on,
and treat us nice.

We need friends to remember us
one we have passed
sharing memories that will always last.

Spread the poem of friendship.

1. Everyday Life 2. Words of Love 3. Sheng's Simple Thoughts . . . 4 My Wonderful Life ....5. Can of Thoughts 6. Designs By Vhiel 7. Vhiel's Corner 8. Anything and Everything in Between 9. Wonderful Things In Life 10. The Fountain Of Happiness 11. A Message From My Heart 12. My Life's Adventure 13. Love Is.. 14. Photographic Memories 15. The Joy Of LIfe Forever 16. Beauty of Life 17. Money Maker 18. Jona's New Life 19. Creations 20. Realities 21. Lourdes Mia 22. Digital Life Scraps 23. Mommy Earns Money Online 24. Blessings and Beyond 25. Pinay Mommy Online 26.Your blog is next!!!!

Passing this poem of friendship to: The Nambiars and Day to Day Miracles.

Over the Bridge

Sky Watch 6

Took this picture yesterday while passing over the bridge. I couldn't find beautiful skies near our home because of the electrical wires.

Hope you enjoy sky watching with me!

ruby

Shopping Meme

Got tagged by Pinay Mommy Online.

Anyway, I am not really into shopping for bags, wallets, or dresses but I am really fond of buying gadgets and gizmos for my personal computer or my household.

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6. Enjoy Shopping !!!

SHOPAHOLICS :
1. A Slice of Life 2. Jenny Said So 3. Simply Jen 4. This and That 5. Bargain.Sales.Deals. 6. Me and Mine 7. Hobbies and Such 8. I am Mommy 9. Quicker8 10. Nita's Random Thoughts 11. Nita's Corner 12. Bohol Paradise 13. Filipino Online Community 14. Batuananons 15. Great Finds and Deals 16. My Wandering Thoughts 17. Arts and Entertainment Center 18. PRC Board Exam Results 19. Nita's Ramblings 20. Thomas Web Links 21. Thomas Travel Tales 22. Erlinda's Wandering Thoughts 23. Make Money Online 24. The Shopaholic in Me 25. Little Peanut 26. Creative in Me 27. Pea in a Pod 28. Moments of My Life 29. My Crossroads 30. Race Corner 31. A Beautiful Life 32. Cheeky Pinay 33. When Mom Talks 34. Aussie Talks 35. Shzainzy- My Thoughts 36. Shzainzy - Purely Music 37.My Colorful World 38. Kidd Designs 39. A Reality Bite40. Raptured Dreams41. Array of Hopes 42. Embracing Health for Life 43. Array of Hopes 44.Kikay Fashion and Beauty 45. Joy Speaking 46. Life in Manila 47. BLOGSILOG 41. Cherry’s Comfort Zone 42. DigiScrapz: Captured Memories 48. My Views On My So Called Life49. Me, Myself and I50. Cez't La Vie 51.Feeling 52. after the i do 53.Mommy Talks 54. My Photographic Sketch 55. Apple of Yanple 56.Tech Stuff Plus 57. The Working Mom 58. my untamed world 59. meme me 60.Startin' A New Life 61. Juls Random Thoughts 62. Blessings and Beyond 63. Mommy Earns Money Online 64. Pinay Mommy Online 65. YOU'RE NEXT...

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My Third TT Post

It’s been awhile since I have joined Tuesday Toot. I have been very busy and depressed so lately that I haven’t got the time to participate on all my favorite weekly memes and even post new updates on this blog.

Anyway, the earlier week was quite different. Though, I was very busy running errands, I was able to participate on my favorite weekly memes like Sky Watch, Scenic Sunday, PMC Weekly Fest and even today (actually it’s Wednesday already here) I am doing this Tuesday Toot post.

I am actually looking forward to participate on these memes weekly. I enjoy taking pictures, doing scraps and even writing about my accomplishments for the week.

Well, my TT post is not that much but I am just so happy to accomplish something in my blogging world! Thank God for a blessed week ahead.

Spreading the Love

Got tagged by Pinay Mommy Online. Thanks for tagging me!!

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(Pls. don't remove) Credits: Elements/Paper by Dani Mogstad/ Layout by JennyL

Rules:

1. Don't remove the credits when you post the image
2. Please link back to the person who tagged you and pass this tag to many of your friends
3. If you have more than one blog, please post this to all of your blogs so your other blogs can be listed to the master list too.
4. Remember to come back here at A SLICE OF LIFE (pls. don't change this link)and leave the exact post url so I can add you to the master list to help increase our rankings and improve our Technorati Authority.
6. Spread the BLOG LOVE FEVER!!

BLOGGERS:

1.Jenny Said S o 2.) Simply Jen 3.) This and That 4.) Bargain.Sales.Deals. 5. A Slice of Life 6.) Aussie Talks 7. When Mom Talks 8. Mommy Talks 9 Aggie Shoots. Aggie Scraps 10 All Kinds of Me Stuff 11 The Salad Caper 12. Winding Creek Circle 13. InkBabyStudios 14. Me and Mine 15. Creative in Me 16. For the LOVE of Food 17. Little Peanut 18. Pea in a Pod 19. It’s Where the HEART Is 20. Around the World 21. SugarMagnolias 22. Nita's Random Thoughts 23. Nita's Corner 24. Nita's Ramblings 25. Batuananons 26. Thomas Web Links 27. Filipino Online Community 28. Thomas Travel Tales 29. Bohol Paradise 30. My Wandering Thoughts 31. Arts and Entertainment Center 32. Great Finds and Deals 33. Make Money Online 34. Entertainment News and Beyond 35. Erlinda's Wandering Thoughts 36. TnT Kit 37. Aha Mama! 38. A Zone for Digiscraps 39. RazorianFly :] 40. WebGeek Journal… 41.All About The Memories 42. Spymama 43. Alamak OiOi 44. HasH's Personal Blog 45. MommyAllehs Up-Close and Personal 46. All About Kawaii 47. My Photographic Sketch 48. Embrace Simplicity 49.WilStop 50. Fun.Fierce.Fabulous 51. Kidd Designs 52. Me,Myself+2 53. Anygen's Journey 54. Ultimate Food Cooking Guide 55.Beauty of Life56.Jona's New Life57.Money Maker58.Creations 59. Blessings and Beyond 60. Mommy Earns Money Online 61. Pinay Mommy Online 62. Ivory Tasks 63. Pinay Mommies Community 64. I Play Mom 65. YOUR BLOG HERE

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Cagayan de Oro River

Scenic Sunday 1

This is my first entry to Scenic Sunday. I took this shot earlier this week. This is a view of Cagayan de Oro River. Hope you enjoy! Please leave a comment. Thank you!

Memorable Kiss

Creating memorable kisses is really hard for me, especially with my hubby because we don't kiss that much. But I guess this picture is indeed a memorable one for me because this can only happen once in a million lifetime. So, you are blessed enough to view this!!

This week's benefactor is Mommy Zerisse of Traipsey Turvey, Deranged Insanity, PierrEzrah and ezrah photographs & scraps. Thanks Mommy Z!

Click HERE for Credits.

Techo Christmas 2008

I wanted to have something for this blog. I am hoping that before Christmas, I have a PR and a high Technorati Authority. Here are some that I would really like to participate in. Master Tags!!

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You do not have to be tagged to play along. This game is simple and so here are the rules.

1. Copy from "START COPY HERE" to "STOP COPY HERE".

2. Add your site(s) to the list. Just be sure to post the "Techno Christmas 2008" at each site you add.

3. You have a choice to tag or not to tag, however, the more tags you create the longer the list will grow.

4. Let me know your blog’s name and url by leaving a comment HERE, so I can add you to the master list.

5. Come back and copy the master list back to your site, often as you can. This will allow the new comers to achieve equal benefit as the late comers do.

6. Watch your Authority Rise

7. You may want to grab the Techno Christmas Badge

<a href="http://www.irisaeirincollections.com/2008/08/techno-christmas-2008-master-list.html/"><img src="http://www.irisaeirincollections.com-a.googlepages.com/technochristmas.gif"></a>

Please follow the rules. Blogs in the list will be subject to removal if their lists are not updated. I will check all of the blogs once a week.

Masterlist:

1. Aeirin Collections 2. Biz-N-Honey 3. Life In Pictures 4. Pinay Mommy Online 5. Blessings and Beyond 6. Mommy Earns Money 7. OnlineBiz and Resources 8. Lourdes' Mia 9. Digital Life Scraps 10. Pexlinks Triple Love 11. Pinay Mommies Community 12. Deranged Insanity 13. Traipsey Turvey 14. PierrEzarh 15. Dancing in Midlife Tune 16. Life is What we Make it 17. Picture Clusters 18. My Wanderings 19. Maiylah’s Snippets 20. Moments of Colours 21. MBA On Line 22. Mom of 2 Dancers 23. Wonderful Things In Life 24. The Fountain Of Happiness 25. A message From My Heart 26. My Life's Adventure 27. Photographic Memories 28. Love Is... 29. The Joy Of Life Forever 29.In My Dreams 30. I love nice 31. My Resting Place 32.You In My Heart 33. Life's All About 34 Design By Pieces 35. Gala Tayo! 36. Buhay Pinoy~Making Money 37. Hesitant Wife's Blog 38. PTC100 39. My Little Home 41. All Because Two People Fell in LOVE 42. Come, Let's Talk 43. Three P's in a Pod 44. 3P's In a Pod 45. Ivory Task 46. I Play Mom 47. YOUR BLOG HERE...

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I am tagging everyone from my blogroll, grab it now!!

Over the Metro

Sky Watch 5

It’s been awhile since I joined Sky Watch Friday. This week, I really made an effort to make a post and join. I really missed doing it and visiting other works. Here’s what I have taken this week. It’s a picture of our afternoon sky at Cagayan de Oro City.

Happy Sky Watching!!

ruby

Six Layers

This tag was given by my friend Arlene of Joys iN life. Thank you Girl! Muah!

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RULES:

1. Add your blog/s to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs. It’s okey if you only post this questions in one blog as long as you answer them.

2. Get back to Me {YEN} and I’ll add your blogs to the master’s list HERE! Note that you are not ALLOWED to change the link of the here.

3. Copy from Start to End.

4. Tag as many friends online you know. But you don’t need to be tag in order to join.

Copy this Participants List: Me and Mine | Creative in Me | For the LOVE of Food | Little Peanut | Pea in a Pod | It’s Where the HEART Is | Around the World | SugarMagnolias | I Am Mommy | All About The Memories | Enchanted Play | Just My Scrap | Whats Up | Simply Me | Kitchen Deelite | A Mothers Horizon | In Depth | A Life in Bloom | Because Life is a Blessing | Digiscraptology | Joys iN life | Life is What we Make it | Photo Blog | Dancing in Midlife Tune | Pinay Mommy Online | Mommy Earns Money Online | Blessings and Beyond | YOUR BLOGS

LAYER ONE:

– Name: Ruby
– Birth date: July 25
– Birthplace: Philippines
– Current Location: City of Golden Friendship
– Eye Color:Brown
– Hair Color: Brownish
– Righty or Lefty: Righty

LAYER TWO:

– Your heritage: Filipino
– The shoes you wore today: No shoes!
– Your weakness: Supah Good and Trusting to New Peeps
– Your fears: Another Marital Separation
– Your perfect pizza: Pizza Hut
– Goal you’d like to achieve in life: To have a happy family with a good Christian foundation.

LAYER THREE:

– Your most overused phrase on AIM: None
– Your first waking thoughts: Check the time, look for my kiddos and turn on the PC.
– Your best physical feature: My Height?
– Your most missed memory: Our family time as a complete.

LAYER FOUR:

– Pepsi or Coke: COKE!
– McDonald’s or Burger King: Mc Do.
– Single or group dates: Single.
– Adidas or Nike: Both.
– Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Nestea.
– Chocolate or vanilla: Chocolate.
– Cappuccino or coffee: Coffee.

LAYER FIVE

– A famous person, dead or alive, would you interview:Ninoy Aquino
– Movie can you watch and say the lines along with the actors: Beauty and the Beast (before)
– Name two of your passions in life : My family and My Blogs.
– Least favorite time of day: Lazy afternoons.

LAYER SIX

– Use hairspray or gel: None.
– Your favorite meal: All Filipino!
– Color is the inside of your head when you close your eyes: Red
– Listen to classical music: Yuppy.
– Ever said LOL in real life without thinking about it: NOPE.

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Now, I am tagging Stranded Life, Posh Post Reviews, Day to Day Miracles and Biz N Honey. Hope you can play along guys, please! Muah!!

Joined MTMD Page Rank Olympics!

Last August 8, 2008, the Beijing Olympics started with an awesome blast. Many countries participated and so as my beloved country the Philippines. My father and I stayed up late just to see our athletes paraded themselves with pride and honor.

Anyway, aside from the Beijing Olympics, the coolest contest in the blogosphere has all started – the “MTMD Page Rank Olympics!” When I read about it, I thought that this contest is really great. Why? Because the prizes that are up for grabs are BIG CASH PRIZES!! They will be giving out the following:

Gold Medal: The blog that increases the most in both Google Page Rank and Technorati Authority will win a $100 Grand Prize.

Silver Medal: The blog that has the highest increase in Technorati Authority will win a $50 Prize.

Bronze Medal: The blog that has the 2nd highest increase in Technorati Authority will win a $25 Prize.

Another great thing about this, you can focus also in increasing your blog’s Technorati Authority and on the next update – you Page Rank.

To learn more about this contest and how you can join, please click HERE for more details.

Blessings and Beyond is joining with Page Rank of ZERO and Technorati Authority of 252. If you want to support my blog in this quest, please don’t forget to add this blog to your Technorati Favorites and an exchange links would also be great!

Funny Cash Advance

This is a funny but stupid story that happened the last time hubby came to visit us. Of course, I was really happy that he came for a few days visit. I was excited and really looked forward with spending good times with him and the kiddos.

When he arrived late evening of Wednesday last week, he told me that we are going to the bank the next day because he is going to get the card that was captured by the ATM machine. I agreed and then we slept early. When the next morning came, while waiting for the teller to get the captured card, he told me that he made cash advance loan intended for spending happy times here but unfortunately the money didn’t came because he withdrawn his deposit at the last day of the month, thus closing it the next day August 1.

It was really funny because I can’t believed what my husband went through just to get his no fax payday loan pushed through over the days prior and then, we end-up having nothing to spend. Anyway, since I really hoped that the kids will get what their father promised, I suggested ways and means to get money. My hubby liked my idea, so we went out and spend special time together. Not that extravagant as my hubby wanted it to be but it was enough to make our kiddos smile.

Yesterday and Today

Got tagged by Mommy Genny of Love Is... and Mommy Mitch of SAHM-one.

Here are the Rules:

1. List 6 things that describe yourself today or yesterday.
2. Add your blog to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs.
3. Tag other online friends you know.

Yesterday
1. I blogged and looked for tasks to be grabbed.
2. Updated my MOMEMO blog's template.
3. Texted hubby about financial updates.

Today
1. Still blogging and looking for tasks to be grabbed!
2. Doing few tags that has been long forgotten.
3. Praying that the taggers won't feel ill towards me for being so late always!

Participants : Gail Adi / Momeen / Emmyrose / Dennis / Dette / Jirl / Janny / Nanay Belen / Carol / Something Purple’s cucina / Vanity Kit / Mind Bubbles / Stripe&Yellow / Something Purple / Em’s Detour / Spin180 / Wisdom City / MY Happy Place / IamDzoi / ClikTrik / I Love the Thirties /Ozzy’s Mom Me,Myself+2 / Kidd Designs / Fun|Fierce|Fabulous / Blogger Happy / Berry Scrappy / Everyday CHI / My Colorful World / Explore Manila / Random Thoughts / When SAHM-one Speaks / Deranged Insanity / Mighty in Spirit/ Straight from the Heart/ Simple Delights / Motherhood in a Nutshell / Love Is / Wonderful Things in Life / My Life's Adventure / Photographic Memories / The Joy Of Life Forever / The Fountain Of Happiness / A Message From My Heart / Blessings and Beyond / Blessings and Beyond / your blog here /

Now, I am tagging my dear friend Nelle of Stranded Life. By the way, she has a contest going on her blog right now. You might want to check it out HERE.

And Mommy Dhangski, who makes me laugh all the time. Been wondering how she does her day.

Me and My Kiddos

This week's theme at PMC is to post a picture of a "Mother and Child(ren)." This is my entry...my two favorite pics!

Thanks to Mapiles.com and Bloggista.com for helping us out for the giveaways this week. Muchas gracias amigos!!

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