Sunday, December 28, 2008
Blog Makeover Contest
How to join:
1. Visit Custom Blog Design
2. Click on My Designs or on the sidebar visit one of the "Sites I've Done"
3. Leave a comment for Diana telling her which one is your favorite
4. go back to I am Harriet and leave a comment on One of her stories and on the the contest post telling her which story you commented on
Contest Ends on December 28th.
for more details, click here
Friday, December 26, 2008
Christmas giveaways! Two iPods and more!
Christian PF is giving away 2 iPods!
And a lot other goodies worth US$350 to be given away!
All you need to do to enter the contest is to blog about their giveaways or mention it on a Facebook or Squidoo page.
Winners will be drawn randomly.
Contest ends 29th December 2008.
For complete contest details, click here.
I won at Mommyko's Christmas Giveaway Contest
5TH PRIZE $10 + 7,700 EC--->Winner: PrettyStepDaughters
$5 - Earning Money Online
$5 - A Message From My Heart
1 Blog Template worth $29 - Website Design Services
1000 EC plus banner ads for 1 week - Kalidadis
2000 EC - Wonderful Things In Life
1000 EC - Definitely MAYBE!
1000 EC - The Joy Of Life Forever
1000 EC - My Life's Adventure
500 EC - Love's Haven
500 EC plus ad space - MeiYah/Miah Laborte
500 EC - Chica & Pumuckl
200 EC - Around the World
125x125 ad space for a month - Also Mommy
125x125 banner ad for 1 month - PriZK Dot Com
Here's the proof:
Congratulations to all!!!
Friday, December 19, 2008
LP 37: Mahalagang Regalo
Wala ng hihigit pa sa halaga ng regalong ito sa aking buhay. Ang aking pamilya na laging andiyan lang sa lahat ng oras ng aking pangangailangan at nagmamahal sa akin ng tunay. Maaaring hindi nga kami perpekto sa mata ng ibang tao, pero ang pinakaimportante sa lahat ay ang pagtingin namin sa isat-isa. Kuha ang litratong ito noong Disyembre 25, 1978. Ako yung batang naka pula ng damit..
My First Ever Mizuno Sunset Run
I'm not a runner myself though I've been taking small tracks once a week as a routine of shedding off excess weight. This was actually not "running" because it only take about 10 minutes usually from our house to my father's work back & forth (which is only 200 meters).
I'm thanking gutsy & pushy KC Binay for harrassing me to join this Sunset Run. This was her 2nd time to run, her first was in June and she finished her 3K run (combination of walk & run hehe). We came at the venue at 5:00Pm because the race was supposed to start at 5:30, but we have to wait for the other participants for a couple more minutes since this was just a small race and participants were around 60-65 only. There were five of us who registered for the 3kilometer run- Me, KC, Janice, Lorna and our Village Manager cum Friend Ramon. We're encouraging Ramon to register for the 5K since he was a runner and a soccer player but he said he's not for the competition but for making it up with KC who harrased him too to join the race. I told you, KC is so gutsy and so pushy.
Punta Fuego is hilly, slopy and mostly a lot of steep downhills, just like a roller coaster ride. We knew the route and turns because we've been jogging at Fuego whenever we wanted to. We all started in a slow pace and we don't need to push hard because as Ramon said, we're not for the race but for the fun. Anyway, after about 200 meters of running up the hills, we started to pant so I decided to slow down a bit. I walk-run-walk- walk-run.
Janice was about a few feet aheadof me so she arrived first at the turning points and was first to get water. But too bad there was only 1 left, but Janice was so kind to share with me the half and decided that we finished the race together with KC and Lorna a little short behind us. We were surprised to see Ramon finished first. Imagine that! Walang kaeffort effort yet he won first place!! And what's his prize? A brand new Mizuno Running Shoes!! Lucky guy, to think nakikipagchismisan pa siya sa standby ambulance crew while running..
After the run, there was a dinner, awarding, and a raffle. Janice was so lucky to win the grand raffle prize-an overnight stay at Club Punta Fuego Casitas. I'm lucky too to win a Gift Certificate from Mizuno worth 5 hundred pesos. I'll be claiming my prize next week I think I'll be getting a Mizuno Shirt or a cap. Now I knew my pace, maybe I should start to get serious with my running stuff. I've been planning a twice a week run to increase my stamina because I've been panting and wheezing hard during the race. And who knows, there might be another Fuego-Mizuno run in the near future, at least I will be prepared. But first I need to buy new running shoes because my feet were always sore when I'm using my old rubber shoes. We didnt finish the awarding/dinner because we have another activity to attend to, that is the Homeowners' Christmas Party, and Miss Eliza is so mainit na ang ulo dahil late na kami hehe..
Thank CPFI and Mizuno. Till next time..
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
too busy to post
Anyway, there's always Stanley to give some moral support (though what I really need is some ready hands to do the typing job). He send me this video which according to him is his current favorite. It's been playing over & over in my laptop, kinda memorized the lines already haha. Here it goes, Champagne Supernova by Oasis..
Thursday, December 11, 2008
my Christmas Giveaway from Pei Profit Dot Com
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Get a Free Banner or Logo Design from Peiprofit
Ben Pei from peiprofit.com is giving away free gifts.
He is ready to do a banner or logo design for blog or website for FREE. If you need a banner to advertise your website or blog, this is the best chance to get it free. For more details just click here.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Contemporary Portrait Contest
I'm joining this contemporary portrait contest that is hosted by I'm in Culture Shock. Those who are interested, all you have to do is submit a picture of the person most dear to you that you take by yourself. Since I always love to take pictures of my kids, my youngest daughter Helen is the subject of my portrait. This was taken on her First Birthday.
Submit your entry to the host and you can win this prizes:
First prize: $20
Second prize: $10
Third prize: $5
Leave a comment with your link where you posted your entry and you need to have paypal account in order to receive a prize if you win. You can earn more chances of winning by: Blog about it, following I'm In Culture Shock blog or subscribing Janet's blog.
here's my daughters picture:
Serradinho Contest
Serradinho.com is having it’s first contest which will let you win huge EC credits, text ads, 125×125 ad spots, and many more!
How to enter:
- Blog about the contest along with the prizes and sponsors links and link back to the contest post and receive 20 points. Mulitple blogs/websites mean multiple points.
- Subscribe to Serradinho feed via Email and confirm your subscription and receive 7 points.
- Sign up for some free pixels and use the same email address as in step two above and receive 8 points. Some of you might already have free pixels, that’s cool by me. Just leave your details in comment.
- Place the contest banner on your website for the duration of the contest and receive 5 points. Just link the banner to the contest post.
Here’ the complete list of prizes:
Entrecard Credits: 5 winners will be selected
Now the Entrecard credits will be split between 5 random winners. All unique entries will be put in a hat and 5 will be pulled out, probably by a work colleague of mine. I have arranged with Entrecard to send the winners their credits from the sponsors account directly, less hassle for us all.
- 2500 EC from Whatever I feel Like Blogging About
- 2000 EC from Busby SEO Test Tips
- 2000 EC from Glitch
- 2000 EC from Four Seasons
- 2000 EC from B’coz I’m a Baby
- 1000 EC from WebbieStuffs
- 1000 EC from When I Wander Blog
- 1000 EC from ILovePhilippinesToo Blog
- 1000 EC from My Travels and Explorations
- 1000 EC from Multiply Themes and Layouts
- 1000 EC from Pinoy Copy Writer
- 1000 EC from Michael Park
- 1000 EC from The Pinay Blogger
- 1000 EC from Grateful Heart
- 1000 EC from Sagada Philippines
- 1000 EC from Wiehanne Lounge
- 1000 EC from atenean101 @ Blogspot
- 1000 EC from Crimson Heavens
- 1000 EC from Call Center Gal
- 1000 EC from Alluricious
- 1000 EC from Lifetime Mom
- 1000 EC from Erikson’s Home
- 1000 EC from Everything Plus the Kitchen Sink
- 1000 EC from Simple Married Life
- 1000 EC from Pinay Freelancer
- 1000 EC from Papa Ces
- 1000 EC from Designers Depot
- 1000 EC from Make Money Online
- 1000 EC from 24×7 Online Diva
- 1000 EC from John Doro
- 1000 EC from Portuguese Menu
- 1000 EC from Through the Rain
- 1000 EC from Made to Worship
- 1000 EC from God’s Best Gift
- 500 EC from Nita’s Corner
- 500 EC from Nita’s Random Thoughts
- 500 EC from I Heart Contest
- 500 EC from Maldita
- 500 EC from Blog Contest Station
- 300 EC from Great Finds and Deals
- 300 EC from Make Money Online
- 300 EC from Healthy Living and Lifestyle
- 300 EC from CompTechGadgets
- 300 EC from Arts and Entertainment Center
- 300 EC from Thoughts & Beyond
Text Ads: 2 winners will be selected
The text ads will just be split between 2 winners. The winners will be chosen by random.org and the text ads will be divided equally between the 2 winners.
- Text ad spot for 1 month at Project Runway Philippines
- Text ad spot for 1 month at Ragnarok Guide
- Text ad spot for 1 month at Dota Guide
- Text ad spot for 1 month at Sailor Moon Anime
- Text ad spot for 1 month at Smart Bloggerz
- Text ad spot for 1 month at Serradinho
125×125 Banners: 5 winners will be selected
The 125×125 banners are my fav and I know everyone likes them too. You will have a chance of putting your banner on more than one website for a period of time. This is a real bargain and many will envy you. The winners will be chosen by random.org and the banners will be divided between the 5 winners.
- 125×125 ad spot for 1 month at Call Center Gal
- 125×125 ad spot for 1 month at 24×7 Online Diva
- 125×125 ad spot for 1 month at Medan Daily
- 125×125 ad spot for 1 month at Simple Married Life
- 125×125 ad spot for 1 month at Jobys Blog
- 125×125 ad spot for 1 month at atenean101
- 125×125 ad spot for 1 month at Alluricious
- 125×125 ad spot for 1 month at 24×7 Online Diva
- 125×125 ad spot for 1 month at Pinay Freelancer
- 125×125 ad spot for 1 month at All Arkie Army
- 125×125 ad spot for 1 month at The Natural State Hawg
- 125×125 ad spot for 1month at Wonderful Things In Life
- 125×125 ad spot for 2 weeks at 24patrol
- 125×125 ad spot for 2 weeks at Tere’s World
- 125×125 ad spot for 2 weeks at Blogs Contests
- 125×125 ad spot for 2 weeks at Blessings in Life
- 125×125 ad spot at A Message From My heart
- 125×125 ad spot at Love Is A perfect Gift
- 125×125 ad spot for 1month at Filipino Online Community
- 125×125 ad spot for 1month at Batuananons
- 125×125 ad spot for 1month at Thomas Web Links
- 125×125 ad spot for 1month at Thomas Travel Tales
- 125×125 ad spot for 1month at Erlinda’s Wandering Thoughts
- 125×125 ad spot for 1month at Bohol Paradise
- 125×125 ad spot for 1month at Blog Contest Station
Main Prize: Only 1 winner will be selected
Now the main prize is the real deal. To be eligible for this prize, you will need to have all 40 points. The biggest bonus for me is the premium theme, I’m using it on Serradinho.com and there are no complaints from me.
- Premium Wordpress Theme from One-Theme
- Website review by Allure
- $10 (PayPal) courtesy of Definitely Maybe
- $5 (PayPal) courtesy of Wonderful Things In Life
- 125×125 ad spot for 1 month at Portuguese Menu (PR1)
- 125×125 ad spot for 1 month at Simple Married Life
- 125×125 ad spot for 1 month at Call Center Gal
- 125×125 ad spot for 1 month at Pinay Freelancer
- 125×125 ad spot for 1 month at Blogging From Scratch
- 125×125 ad spot for 2 weeks at Journal of Journey
- 125×125 ad spot for 2 weeks at Journey in Life
- Text ad spot for 2 weeks at Simply WP (PR2)
- Text ad spot for 1 month at Pinay Jade (PR3)
This contest ends on the 19th of December 2008 at 20:00 GTM+2. So go back to Serradinho.com after the 23rd of December and check if you are one of the winners! For more detailed information, just visit the contest post here.
Holiday Blow Out-Giveaways
Musings of a Pinay Blogger is holding a Christmas contest. Well, there are a lot prizes at stake! You can win cash prizes, EC credits, ads space and many more!
1st Prize
- 10 Pound Sterling (GBP) cash payable through paypal from Make Money From Photos, Adsense, Affiliate Marketing
- PR2 Sitewide link on Web directory 96Main.net from Chetan
- 125 x 125 ad space for a lifetime from When Silence Speaks
- 125 x 125 ad space for 1 month from Techie Buzz
- 125 x 125 ad space for 1 month from Rhyan dot Net
- 1 month ad space from Pinky Posh
- 1 month ad space from Paraiso Philippines Forum
- 125 x 125 ad space for 15 days from Problogineer.com
- 6,000 EC from EC from Using My Right Hand
- A custom logo design, worth $50 from Blogging and Internet Marketing Tips by Mr Javo
- 1 free year Hosting (Earth Plan) + 1 registration of a domain from Parade Hosting
- A single license wordpress theme from WordPress Theme Designer
- any logo from LogoAngel.com or any template from Buytemplates.net or any individual icon pack from icongalore.com
2nd Prize
- $ 10 cash payable through paypal from The Green Man In His Green World
- 125 x 125 ad space for a lifetime from When SAHMone Speaks
- 125 x 125 ad space for 1 month from There is Happines
- 125 x 125 ad space for 1 month from sweet…pretty…naughty
- 1 month ad space from nameSherry
- 125 x 125 ad space for 2 weeks from Life’s All About
- 2500 EC from techiecardia
- 2000 EC from Wife of A Warrior
- 1000 EC from Serradinho Blog
- A customize layout from myWeb-Blog.com
- 1 free year Hosting from oh-so-whatever.net
3rd Prize
- $5 cash payable through paypal from Techsterr
- 125 x 125 ad space for a lifetime from Etc Atbp
- 125 x 125 ad space for 1 month from Best Pinay Mom
- 125 x 125 ad space for 1 month from Sweetytots
- 1 month ad space from Shopping
- 125 x 125 ad space for 2 weeks from The Green Man In His Green World
- 1000 EC from Marvz18
- 1000 EC from Brown Pinay
- 1000 EC from The Green Man In His Green World
- 1 year Featured link in Dawsoneng Web Directory worth $36 from Abhishek
- 6 Months Shared Hosting from HostBrains - Sponsored by Amit Bhawani
4th Prize
- $5 cash payable through paypal from Musings of A Pinay Blogger
- 125 x 125 ad space for a lifetime from There She Goes. Again.
- 125 x 125 ad space for 1 month from Joys in Life
- 125 x 125 ad space for 1 month from Pinkyposh
- 1 month ad space from Another Contest
- 125 x 125 ad space for 2 weeks from TIKLATON: We are the witness
- 1000 EC from TIKLATON: We are the witness
- 1000 EC from Ivory Task
- 300 EC from Mighty In Spirits
5th Prize
- $5 cash payable through paypal from Sweetytots
- 125 x 125 ad space for 1 month from Hit-or-Miss
- 125 x 125 ad space for 1 month from Pinay Mommy Online
- 125 x 125 ad space for 1 month from BlogRiffic
- 1 month ad space from Sherry Contest
- 125 x 125 ad space for 2 weeks from i-heart-contest.com
- 1000 EC from Crimson Heavens
- 750 EC from Everything Under the Sun
6th Prize
- 125 x 125 ad space for 1 month from Twins Happiness
- 125 x 125 ad space for 1 month Biz-N-Honey
- 125 x 125 ad space for 1 month from MoMeMo
- Christmas Digiscrap Kit from Tickled Pink DigiScrap
- 500 EC from Dashing Beauty
- 500 EC from Pinay Mommy Online
- 500 EC from MoMeMo
7th Prize
- 125 x 125 ad space for 1 month from I am My Mother’s Daughter
- 125 x 125 ad space for 1 month from Mighty In Spirits
- 125 x 125 ad space for 1 month from Aeirin’s Collections
- 2 siggies from http://www.s0-cute.net/
- 500 EC from Heart Random
- 500 EC from Traipsey Turvey
- 500 EC from Deranged Insanity
8th Prize
- 125 x 125 ad space for 1 month from Ivory Task
- 125 x 125 ad space for 1 month from Traipsey Turvey
- Website review (75words) from Little Zoie’s Steps
- Website or Blog Review fromAphrodite: My so called Life!
- 500 EC from Little Zoie’s Steps
- 500 EC credits from Life’s All About
- 400 EC from The Pinay Mom Blogger
9th Prize
- 125 x 125 ad space for 1 month from Contest Whiz
- 125 x 125 ad space for 1 month from Deranged Insanity
- Website review (75words) from Little Zoie’s Steps
- 500 EC from i-heart-contest.com
- 500EC from Joys in Life
- 300 EC from Best Pinay Mom
10th Prize
- 125 x 125 ad space for 1 month from The Pinay Mom Blogger
- 125 x 125 ad space for 1 month from Dancing in Midlife Tune
- Blog Review from Chismis Today
- 500 EC from A Zone for Digiscraps
- 500 EC from Aha Mama!
- 300 EC from Mighty In Spirits
For more details, Click here. This contest ends January 6th at11:59 PM CST and winners will be announced on January 13, 2009.
I won at Simply WP Contest!!
Here’s the proof of my winning
Thank you so much!!
Friday, December 5, 2008
Litratong Pinoy: Eksayted!!!
Ang kaibigan ko na si Janice kasama ang mga anak ko habang sakay ng MV Diana papuntang Boracay. Ano ba't kahit ito ang una nilang pagsakay sa barko, sa halip na sila ay mangamba or matakot, sobra pa silang exited!
Sa wakas nakarating din ng Boracay! Ang ganda ganda pala ng Boracay sa bukang-liwayway! Ang puti at ang pino ng buhangin! At ang dagat, walang kaalon alon! Weeee ang sarap!!
Ang sarap magswimming! Child-Friendly talaga ang dagat.
Si Janice walang pagsidlan ng kagalakan! Parang bata na nagtampisaw sa dagat. Unang pagkakataon din kasi nya na makarating ng Bora.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Blog Anniversary & Christmas Thanksgiving Contest
1. (REQUIRED) Blog about the contest along with the Prizes and Sponsors links, link to www.pinaymommyonline.com using the keywords “pinay mommy blogger” and to this contest post (you can post it in multiple blogs of yours to earn more entries). - 10 entries
5. (OPTIONAL) Add Pinay Mommy Online to your Technorati Favorites (if you have already added her before, you don’t get any entries but if you add my blog using a different username then you will be qualified). - 3 entries
Additional Entries can be acquired by doing additional tasks found HERE.
4TH PRIZE: $ 10.00 CASH + 4000 EC + 3 AD SPACES + CUSTOMIZED BLOGGER LAYOUT
$5.00 CASH VIA PAYPAL - http://www.iluvcontests.com
6TH PRIZE: $5.00 CASH + 3000 EC + 3 AD SPACES
9TH PRIZE: $5.00 CASH + 1500 EC + 2 AD SPACES
$5.00 CASH VIA PAYPAL - http://onlinebizandresources.blogspot.com
SPECIAL PRIZE: Highest Number of Referrals $5.00 CASH + 2000 EC + 2 AD SPACES
$5.00 CASH VIA PAYPAL - http://www.pinaymommies.com
Note: Sponsors can join. You can post to as many blog as you want as long as it's google cached to be considered as valid entry.
My Top 10 EC Dropper - thank you so much
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Starbucks and Twilight what a perfect combo
Life As I Know It.... is having a contest that will let you win $25 worth of Gift Certificate from Starbucks and a complete set of all four Twilight Saga Books.
To join, just blog about the contest and link back to her blog and leave a comment.Winner/s will be chosen via random draw.
This contest will end until December 04, 2008. For more detailed information, just click here.
Goodluck everybody.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
That Blozzz One Year Anniversary Blog Contest
That Blozzz is turning One and is having acontest that will Blozzz you away!
here are the prizes:
Grand Prize Package
- 5000 Entrecard (EC) Credits $29 value: That Blozzz
- One Year Free Hosting (Their Ultimate Plan) $240 Value: Linkcero Hosting
- 500 Manual Traffic Hits and 3000 Banner Impressions Total of$87 value (Requires 468X60 banner):Blog Weekends
- $15 Cash (Paypal): Ghosts and The Paranormal World
- Permanent Directory Featured Link $29.95 value: Deep Link Web Directory
- One Month 125×125 Ad Space (PR5) $30 Value: Noobpreneur Business Blog
- One Month 125×125 Ad Space: Free Famous Quotes
Second Place Prize Package
- Six Months Tiny Shared Hosting Plan $24 Value: Affordable Web Hosting
- 1000 Entrecard credits and a Avatar or Banner Creation (125×125) : Eyespi20.com
- 1000 Entrecard Credits $6 value: Random Detox | Travel and Tech
- 1000 Entrecard Credits $6 value: Wiehanne Lounge
- One Month 125×125 Ad Space and 500 EC Credits: Disney Auditions
- 468X60 Banner Advertising Spot for One Month $20 Value: MilPlace
- Six Month Text Link on Front Page of (96Main.net) Directory: Chetan
- One Month 468×60 Banner Ad Space $50 Value: Bl.ogology.com
- One Month 125×125 Ad Space: Gift Reviews
Third Place Prize Package
- Three Months Of Sh2 Hosting Package: FeatherHost
- One Month 125×125 Ad Space: Automotive blog
- One Month Text Link: Project Runway Philippines
- One Month Text Link $10 value: The Artist’s Muse
- One Month 125×125 Ad Space: Better Interpersonal Communication
- One Month Text Link and 250 Entrecard Credits: Destiny
- 468X60 Banner Advertising Spot for One Month $20 Value: Aussie Infidel
- 1000 Entrecard Credits $6 value: The Path to the Pegasus Letter
Fourth Place Prize Package
- Three Months Of Sh2 Hosting Package: FeatherHost
- 468X60 Banner Advertising Spot for One Month $20 Value: Lucky Webmasters
- 1000 Entrecard Credits $6 Value: Time Recursion
Fifth Place Prize Package
- 1000 Entrecard Credits $6 value; B’coz I’m a Baby
- Two Week Text Link Ad: SimplyWP
Sixth Place Prize Package
- 500 Entrecard Credits: Miss Dhadha
- Two Week Text Link Ad: Medan Daily
Seventh Place
- 500 Entrecard Credits: I Heart Contest
Eighth Place
- 500 Entrecard Credits: Blogging From Scratch
Random Daily Drawings
There will be random drawings throughout the contest that will be either cash or Entrecard Credits. Check in Daily throughout the contest to be able to enter those. $25 cash was donated by Swastik to run these mini contests.
There will also be other Daily Prizes:
One month 125×125 Ad spot and 500 EC Credits: Indo Contest
One month 125×125 Ad spot: RapidShoots
500 EC Credits: Affiliatizer
1000 EC Credits: SEO Blog
One month 125×125 Ad spot:: Anything Goes
for more contest details please click here
good luck everyone
kaya mong tumulong
This came from Stanley as this is their company's new add campaign. Not that it helps them generate sales but it is also for the benefits of the less fortunate school kids not to mention the items are already discounted. For every purchase of the one 3-pid items (tide laundry powder, ariel laundry powder, downy fabric conditioner, joy diswashing liquid, and safeguard bath soap) a part of the sale will go the the fund that supports the daily school needs of one pupil. The campaign goes like this:
Kung may lapis, kaya kong isulat ang aking mga pangarap.
Kung may crayola, kaya kong iguhit ang aking kinabukasan.
Sa Handog Edukasyon, mga gamit pampaaralan aking makakamptan. Sa tulong mo
Edukasyon ko magagampanan. Ang aking pagpupursigi, hindi masasayang dahil nandiyan ka katulong ko sa bawat hakbang.
Sa 3-pid Handog Edukasyon at GMA Kapuso Foundation, kaya mo rin tumulong. Sa bawat 3-pid na bibilhin mo, makakatulong ka nang magbigay ng school supplies sa mga batang nangangailangan, makakatipid ka pa!
Sa Handog Edukasyon, magandang kinabukasan aking makakamtan.
Friday, November 28, 2008
goodnight my angel
Anyways, here's a video I got from Youtube, actually its a compilation of scenes but it's still nice. Thanks Kathy for sharing this to me..
let's be thankful
But first I’d like to share a story that happened two weeks ago when we attended the 59th birthday party of my dad’s best friend-Uncle Edgar Villanueva. I expected it to be a blast because a day before that party my mom told me that it was a pool party. But when we arrived at the venue around 7pm, we were surprised that barely 20 guests were there. Uncle Edgar said the party was supposed to be for the closest/bestest friends only and he had only one bestfriend-My dad.
So the party went on, lots of food were prepared, lots of drinks were served and guess what, despite of the fact that liquors now are a no-no for my grumpy old dad, yet he and Uncle Edgar got drunk.
Uncle Edgar: “Minsan lang ito”
Tintin: “I’ll be watching your every shot”.
Then all of a sudden, the celebrant together with my dad had a crying portion.
Tintin: “OK folks, your turning into dramatic actors, that’s enough! Tatay let’s go home”
But my dad’s reply for me had me speechless for a moment.
Tatay: “Anak, next year we’ll be getting our senior citizen’s cards! Let us enjoy our time together, we only have a few years to live! Life now is short! Whether we like it or not, malapit na kami matigok”.
Now, not to diminish those thoughts or anything, but I thought I should like to present a list of things I'm thankful for that you might think is not normal ;-).
Feel free to add to the list in the comments should you feel the need.
Things I'm thankful for:
1. Sanitary napkins & Toilet paper (can’t imagine how my lola was able to live with pasador)
2. Seatbelts
3. Pets - dogs, cats, chickens, ducks & goats for that matter (they bring a smile to my kids’ faces like no other)
4. French Fries (they're quick and easy and taste pretty good)
5. Zippers (they’re keeping my messy things unnoticed inside my bag)
6. My refrigerator & microwave oven (always ready when hunger stikes in the middle of the night)
7. Wind Chimes (I like the sound when you flick them, making me sleepy in the afternoon)
8. My laptop & internet (for obvious reasons)
9. Videoke (it’s making my mom stay at home hehe)
10. Other fat people (its nice to know I’m not alone)
11. My kids’ Tutor (for being patient with my kids)
12. Movies!! (I’m an addict)
13. Counter Strike – (for releasing my stress)
14. KFC hot & crispy (yummy!! Ang gravy ginawang sabaw!!)
15. Music
16. Roof over my head (my new house!! Yipeee)
17. good friends that make me laugh and let me cry every now & then
18. good health – panahon ng krisis bawal magkasakit
19. Brother & Sister –(for strengthening my patience, lols, they made my childhood so much fun)
20. PARENTS – (reasons I’m thankful that I’m alive!! Hey Pop, your still the handsomest, macho dad that I ever had, (though your so grumpy most of the time)so don’t hurry meeting San Pedro ok, You won't be kicking the bucket any time soon..I ‘ll be entrusting you my grandkids ...Give yourself a little more credit than that! Hey mama, we’re having a videoke marathon tomorrow so save your lungs, stop yelling at your grandkids!!)
21. MY KIDS (reasons I’m thankful that I can give life, and for the unconditional love they’re giving me, I maybe a dumb ass wife, but I bet I’m the world’s best mom!)
22. and lastly OUR HEAVENLY FATHER – for giving me all the things I am thankful for…All praises I’m giving back to you.
Mommyko Christmas Giveaways
Mommy Gen of MommyKo.com is having her Christmas Giveaway contest. Joining is so easy! Here’s how:
- Blog about the contest with all the Prizes and Sponsors.
- Subscribe to my feed via email.
- Put the logo contest in your post.
- Choose one logo for your side bar.
And the prizes?
1ST PRIZE - $35 + 16,000 EC
- $25 - My Online Paradise
$5 - Blessing In Life
$5 plus 1000 Ec - Moi et mon univers
1 banner - worth $149 - Buytemplates.net
1 blog layout - My Web-Blog Designs
Cuties for Christmas - So Cute
5000 Ec plus 125×125 ads space for 1 month - Snapshot
3000 EC - Stranded Life
2000 EC plus banner ad for 1 month + text link for 1 month + ebook for bloggers- Kasakk
1000 EC - Crimson Heaven
1000 EC - Heart Random
1000 EC - More on Health
1000 EC - Jenny Talks
1000 EC - Sharing my Thoughts
125×125 ads space for 1 month worth $20 - Contest For Bloggers
125×125 ad space for 1 month - Shopping Blog
2ND PRIZE - $25 + 13,000 EC
- $10 - Follow Your Sense of Adventure
$10 - Yennygirl
$5 - More on Heath
1 banner - worth $149 - Buytemplates.net
Blog layout - The Designer’s Chic
3000 EC - Sweetytots
2000 EC credits plus 1 month ad space - Pink Hues
2000 EC - The Joy Of Love Forever
1000 EC - Show Me your Interest
1000 EC - Days Of My Life
1000 EC - ArticleSnatch Blog
1000 EC credits plus 1 month ad - Random Chronicles
1000 EC - The Artist In Me
1000 EC - Varun’s Vagaries
125×125 ads for 1 month worth $20 - kahpeng.com-Bits From My Life
125×125 ad space for 1 month - Another Contest
3RD PRIZE - $20 + 11,000 EC
- $10 - Wonderful Things In Life
$5 - My Life’s Adventure
$5 - Twinkletoe Writing Space
Complete blog makeover - Designs By Vhiel and Cans Of Thoughts
Website logo worth $99- Custom Logo and Marketing Materials
2000 EC - Sweet.Pretty.Naughty
1000 EC plus ad space for 1 month - Cheth Studios
1000 EC credits plus 1 month ad - The Positive Side
1000 EC - Show Me Your Interest
1000 EC - Wiehanne Lounge
1000 EC - Medan Daily
1000 EC - Call Center Gal
1000 EC - A Simple Married Life
1000 EC - Programming The Life
1000 EC - Pinay Freelancer
125×125 ads for 1 month worth $10 - Genrya.com
125×125 ad space for 1 month - That Blog 4 Me
4TH PRIZE - $15 + 9,000 EC
- $5 - Life’s Imagination
$10 - The Joy Of Life Forever
1 Blog Template worth $29 - Website Design Services
2000 EC - E-Pamilya
1000 EC plus ad space for 1 month - Thoughts and Obsessions
1000 EC plus banner ad for 1 week - Simplement Belles
1000 EC - Show Me Your Interest
1000 EC - 24×7 Online Diva
1000 EC plus ad space for 1 month - Made Me Glad
1000 EC - Serradinho Blog
1000 EC - God’s Best Gift
125×125 ad space for 1 month - Sherry
125×125 ad space for 1 month - Travel blog
5TH PRIZE $10 + 7,700 EC
- $5 - Earning Money Online
$5 - A Message From My Heart
1 Blog Template worth $29 - Website Design Services
1000 EC plus banner ads for 1 week - Kalidadis
2000 EC - Wonderful Things In Life
1000 EC - Definitely MAYBE!
1000 EC - The Joy Of Life Forever
1000 EC - My Life’s Adventure
500 EC - Love’s Haven
500 EC plus ad space - MeiYah/Miah Laborte
500 EC - Chica & Pumuckl
200 EC - Around the World
125×125 ad space for a month - Also Mommy
125×125 banner ad for 1 month - PriZK Dot Com
6th PRIZE $5 + 6,000 EC
- $5 - Designers Blog
1 Web design/flash template worth $29 - Flash Template
1000 EC - Life Marriage And Kids
1000 EC - Everything plus the Kitchen Sink
500 EC - Brown Pinay
500 EC - A Message From My Heart
500 EC - In The Eyes Of The Beholder
500 EC - Nierva Dot Com
500 EC - Blog Contest For Pinay
500 EC - Creative In Me
500 EC - Cheth Studios
500 EC - A Zone for Digiscraps
125×125 ad space for 1 month - Dashing Smiles
125×125 for 1 month - That Blog 4 me
7TH PRIZE - 4,500 EC
- 1 Web design/flash template worth $29 - Flash Template
1000 EC - One at a Time
500 EC plus 125×125 ad space - Biz-N-Honey
500 EC - Twinkletoe Writing Space
500 EC - My Little Home
500 EC - Journal of Journey
500 EC - So Far, So Good
500 EC - There is Happiness
500 EC plus ad space - Musings of a Pinay Blogger
125×125 ad space for 1 month - Thomas Travel Tales
125×125 for 1 month - Travel Blog
8TH PRIZE 3,500 EC
- 1 yr domain - Earning Money Online
500 EC plus ad space for 1 month - The Money maker
500 EC - CharTherCT.com
500 EC - Vhiel’s Corner
500 EC - Anything and Everything in Between
500 EC - Love’s Haven
500 EC - EastcostLife
500 EC - Contest For BLoggers
125×125 ad space for 1 month - Bohol Paradise
125×125 banner ads for 1 month - Pinky Posh
9TH PRIZE 3,000 EC
- Blog layout - My Collection
500 EC plus ad space for 1 month - Starts at Two
500 EC - Aha Mama!
500 EC - Twins happiness
500 EC - A lonely planet it is not
500 EC - Nita’s Random Thoughts
500 EC from Bits Of My life
125×125 ad space for 1 month - Filipino Online Community
125×125 banner ads for 1 month - Only In Silence
10TH PRIZE 2,500 EC
- 500 EC plus ad space for 1 month - Beauty Of Life
500 EC - Nita’s Corner
500 EC - Days Of My life
500 EC - Little Soie’s Steps
500 Ec - I Travel here and There
125×125 ad space for 1 month - Batuananons
125×125 ad space for 1 month - Love Is A Perfect Gift
10TH PRIZE 2,500 EC
- 1,500 EC - Seek No More
1000 EC - Nesting Buddy
125×125 ad space for 1 month - Love Is A Perfect Gift
125×125 ad space for 1 month - A Message From My Heart
Consolation Prizes:
- 1. 300 EC - Healthy Living and Lifestyle
125×125 ad space for 1 month - Life’s All About
2. 300 EC - CompTechGadgets.com
125×125 ad space for 1 month - Erlinda’s Wandering Thoughts
3. 300 EC - Arts and Entertainment Center
125×125 ad space for 1 month - Thomas Web Links
4. 300 EC - Great Finds and Deals
125×125 ad banner for 2 weeks - 24patrol
5. 300 EC - Make Money Online
125×125 ad banner for 2 weeks - Multiply Themes
6. 300 EC - For the LOVE of Food
125×125 ad space - Jocelyn’s Journal
7. 250 EC - Genrya.com
2 weeks link ads SimplyWP
8. 250 EC NetzDesigno.com
Footer text link for 1 month worth $5 - Genrya.com
9. 250 EC Stacykoay.net
Footer text link for 1 month worth $10 - Bits From My life
10. 200 EC - it’s A Woman’s World!
Footer text link for 1 month worth $10 - Contest For Bloggers
Special Prizes:
- 1. Free Icon set - Custom Icon Design Services
2. Semi-solid light red toddler hat, fits approx 2t-4t - Cherish Sweet Knitted Bottoms
3. 1 book - My Funny Dad, Harry
4. 1 book “Princess Charming” by: Jane Heller - Just Say These Words
5. 1 book “Siren’s Song” by: Trish Albright - Just Say These Words
6. 1 book “Weddings Can Be Murder” by: Christie Craig - Just Say These Words