Thankful Friday

It's Friday and I am happy!!! Happy that tomorrow is already Saturday. I can sleep all I want and be lazy at home. he he.. But what I am thankful most is that this day is a day again made and blessed by the Lord. Another day to glorify His name and praise Him for all the things He has done.

The Lord is truly good and His faithfulness is beyond compare. God is always here for me as he did to me before. Some of the specific things that I am grateful to the Master are these:

When I woke up, I turn on my cellphone and my network is back. Thank you Lord. My number is so important as clients and crew call me here. Remember , my cellphone was stolen, but we have requested sim replacement from Smart so my number is back.

Another is, I have mentioned that my ID was taken with my other valuables when the culprits victimized me, well it is back!! Some good Samaritan still live today. She found my ID somewhere and sent message to my husband's number as it is at the back of the ID and informed that she found it and advised where to pick it up. Hubby gave it to me this morning. I am so happy. Thanks again Lord.

Those are just few of the magnificent grace of Christ. His love to us is beyond measure that even in the times of trials and persecutions His faithfulness will show in ways we can never imagine. Is it not a Thankful Friday? It is definitely and everyday should be a day of gratitude to the Lord.

Happy Friday!!!!

Warning: Modus Operandi lurking around the corner

The experience I had last night made me thought that our country is really experiencing a traumatic economic downfall. That measures of poverty is looming everywhere. I was late in getting home due to some overtime work at the office. During my ride on a PUJ going home I was victimized by a Modus Operandi.

While sitting on the jeep through home, a man who was seated beside me called my attention, " Maam nakasandal po kayo ng bubblegum, kumalat po sa buhok nyo at damit" (Maam, you have leaned upon a bubblegum and it's on your hair and clothes) What??? I frantically grabbed my hair and yes chewed gum was all over it. My initial reaction was to get frustrated why some people have the liberty of spitting out chewed gum anywhere and now it's all over my hair. Damn annoying! That man helped me in telling where the gum were in other part of my hair and suggested that I get a tissue or a piece of paper to help me with it. I opened my bag and grabbed some tissue. To the lack of my notice, the other man on my other side was busy searching my bag for some valuables that they might get from me. To their satisfaction alright, they got my postpaid phone, my money purse and my company ID. Oh Men!! Just a matter of minutes , they got those without my knowledge as I was busy with the gum on my hair. Good that a 20peso bill was left on my pocket so I was able to pay for tricycle to get me through our village. Great too that they didn't locate my other cellphone and my digicam was left yesterday at the house. And most of all, Thanks to the Lord who has spared my life from those culprits.

So you better be aware of the scheme they are into. According to some reports, some would say you have a spit on your hair. Some style would drop coins purposely. Do not be fooled by these tactics. The villains would always do anything to get valuables from victims. My lesson, focus on your things and do not entertain strangers in public vehicles.

Shocked and frustration got into me after the incident. Is Philippines that poor that many people now are engaging in such activities in order to make some money? I am not only the victim. Night after night news on TV would report robbery incidents. So depressing and yet alarming for us as poverty is the root of all these madness. These should be acted upon by the controlling power of our society- The government. But would they really do something about it? It seems that men in power are also doing robberies to people's money. Reality bites.

I pity for them as I know they are liable of the deeds they do in the face of the Master someday. They might escape now , but they wont escape the one who rules the Universe. Why can't they just look for other descent means of living. Robbing other people's properties sure bring them easy money but the evil they have done surely would send their soul to the eternal Judgment. They will suffer in Hell as eternal perdition. And by that I get my revenge.

Online or Offline: Friends are all the same

Let me share my thoughts about Friends. A Human Being is created to be a part of a bigger picture. We are not created to be alone. We all exist for one another. That's why we all have friends and we are friends to others.

When one would question me which friends are of greater value to me, I would say they are all rather the same. Each being is created uniquely and we have different functions in others lives. One after another has apparently other important contributions to make our life worthwhile. Therefore for me whether be real physical friends or online friends I value all as the same. Friendship isn't a big thing - it's a million little things. A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be.

Speaking of Friends, I am happy that I have a lot of online friends, particularly blogger friends who share thoughts about life, about love to family, and nice ideas of raising beautiful children. Though I have not seen them physically, I still treasure them and regarded them as friends and would like to thank them all for being nice and for the gift of friendship received.. It is really a great to get in touch with them through comments, tagging and moreover through IM messenger.

And just earlier, I was so happy to have chatted with a new found friend. She is Rose of Glamorous-heart.info and Cutiestbhabie.blogspot.com . I enjoyed it a lot. It feels good to talk to online friends whom you haven't met personally but feels like you've known each other forever. Thans Rose for the time.. Hope to talk to you again.

Here's a screenshot of our chat where she showed me a lot of bases for her layout creations. I super love them all. Nice talent..

Health Tips: Avoid Drinking Cold Drinks after Meal

A short Morning Tip:

It's refreshing and satisfying having a glass of very cold drink after meals. But, please be aware that cold beverages (water, juice, etc) solidifies oily stuff we just ate. It results to slowing down of digestion. Once this sludge reacts with the stomach acids, it breaks down and gets absorbed by the intestines faster than solid food, thus coating the intestine. Very soon this becomes fat and leads to colon cancer.

It is best to take hot soup or tepid water after meals. Be cautious to your health. This is our only capital for a longer life. Wishing you all a healthy day!!

Bring the Spark Again with Senior Chat City

Remember about the married chat room I have talked about last week? Guess what I have found just today while browsing over the net. It is the Senior Chat city .. Well, apparently this is a very good idea for the senior citizens. Yes , this a chat room designed for the young at heart but somewhat not young on the age.

It is so nice some brilliant ideas like this materialized over the web to create fun and excitement to our dear senior love ones. Living your life in the senior years must be lonely especially if their life partners have gone ahead of them. Well this chat site is best for them. It's a good chance to meet other senior people all over the globe. Senior men could look for women of their age and get to see them on web cams. Exciting for them right? They might be olden in years but remember the hearts always stay young, it never grows old with the fading of time.

So, if you have lonely granny or papagrand out there, why not encourage them to try this senior chat site.. Who know it will be a doze of their loneliness and it will bring back the spark on their eyes again. Take note it's 100% Free membership and easy to be in.

Best MOM AWARD

I got this beautiful award from a pretty blogger Mommy Phebie Thank you dear for awarding me this. It is a joy unspeakable full of Glory to be rewarded with the labor of love you have put in for the best of your kids. Being a mother indeed in a profession that has no retirement.
"For me Being a mother is one of the highest salaried jobs in my field, since the payment is pure love. It is one of the my experiences when I hear my kids say, "I Love You Mama Shelo. It is never easy to be a mother as you would have to raise a good person from your ways. The formative period for building character for eternity is in the nursery. The mother is queen of that realm and sways a scepter more potent than that of kings or priests. A mother is the truest friend our children should have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon them; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with them in their sunshine desert them; when trouble thickens around them, still will we cling to them, and endeavor by our kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our children's hearts. "


Now, I am nominating blogger moms who also deserve to be awarded and recognized.
Awarding these Mommies : Laine, Rosemarie, Femikey, Rosa, and Maricel, Darlene

Do These rules: 1. Show the award logo in your post. 2. Pick a picture you have with your kiddo(s). 3. Post should include your best experience as a Mom. 4. Nominate other blogger mom's out there that you consider the best mom, like yourself.

Join the BIG MAK BLOG CONTEST

Hi There!!! I happen to see Rosa's blog and got interested by this contest. Actually she encouraged me to join too. Wow , This is a biggie contest. The prizes are awesome!! I was hypnotized. The host of the contest Makoy too is a certified blogger with a magnificent PR and number of visitors each day.

Why not join? See the list of the contest mechanics and the prizes below. Hey, could you do me favor? If you join, please put me as your referrer as it will benefit us both.

HOW TO JOIN:

You have 12 options to earn points and raffle entries in the Big Mak Blog Contest. You can choose any of the 12 options or do all. BTW, anyone who has a blog can join especially the sponsors. If you are joining, #1 is required. If you just post the contest badge and Twitter, that is not counted.

1. Make a post in your blog with the answer to this question: What "something big" are you expecting this 2009? = 2 points (required)

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<span style="font-weight: bold;">WHO WILL WIN AND WHAT ARE THE PRIZES?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">GRAND PRIZE:</span><br /><br />Winners for the first five grand prizes will be determined by points. The first five bloggers who have the highest points will win. 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8. Fave Makoy's 4 blogs in Technorati. Leave a comment to this post and indicate your username. = 3 points each. (optional)

9. Review of Makoy's 4 blogs = 3 points for each review. It can be 1 post for 4 blog reviews or 1 post for every review. (optional)

10. Digg Makoy's posts = 2 points each. Leave a comment with the digged post and your username. (optional)

11. If you have joined this contest and refer a blogger friend to join you will earn 5 points. The referred contestant will automatically earn 3 points by just joining and indicating who is her/his referral contestant. (optional)

12. Make a vlog entry in your blog answering this question: What "something big" are you expecting this 2009? (5 points) Say something about the contest and indicate the URL. Vlog should run from 30 seconds to 1 minute.

WHO WILL WIN AND WHAT ARE THE PRIZES?

GRAND PRIZE:

Winners for the first five grand prizes will be determined by points. The first five bloggers who have the highest points will win. Winners of the five grand prize are not eligible for the consolation and special prize.

1st prize, $110, 20K EC credits, 5 ad spots, Domain and Blog Hosting
$10 and 1000 EC Credits from Pinoy Blogger in Singapore
$10 and 1000 EC Credits from Pinoy Showbiz and Hollywood News
$10 and 1000 EC Credits from Make Money Online With Makoy
$10 and 1000 EC Credits from Makoy Pinoy Blogger
$10 from Life of a Filipina Blogger
$10 from Retarded’s Notebook
$10 from Blog de Manila
$10 from Sonnie’s Porch
$10 from PRC Board Exam Results
$20 and 1000 EC credits from Pinoy Ambisyoso
1000 EC credits from bum-spot
1000 EC credits from Diva Fabulosa
1000 EC credits from The Pinay Blogger
2000 EC credits from Nurturing Nigel
1000 EC credits from Shards of Thoughts
1000 EC credits from Pinay Mom Blogs
1000 EC credits from Michael Aulia
1000 EC credits from Forex Trading and More Online Opportunities
1000 EC credits from Fatherly Yours
2000 EC credits from Blog de Manila
500 EC credits from xoxjanellexox
500 EC credits from contest love
1000 EC credits from The Struggling Blogger
1000 EC credits from Sonnie’s Porch
1 month ad spots from Momma Wannabe
1 month ad spots from Health and Beauty Diva
1 month ad spots from Perkier Than You
1 month ad spots from Nurturing Nigel
1 month ad spots from Forex Trading and More Online Opportunities
Domain from Pinay Mommy Online
Blog Hosting from Mom's Hosting

2nd prize, $50, 15K EC credits, 5 ad spots, Domain and Blog Hosting
$10 from Free PSP Games
$10 from Gizmosync
$20 from The Cookmobile
$10 from Rhodilee
1000 EC credits from The Fitness Diva
1000 EC credits from Ramblings of a Work At Home Guy
500 EC credits from Palabuzz
500 EC credits from Gadget Way
2000 EC credits from The Nexus - Feed Your Brain
2500 EC credits from Random Thoughts
1000 EC credits from Jewellery Weblog
1000 EC credits from Indo Article Directory
1000 EC credits from 24patrol
1000 EC credits from Everything Has A Reason
1000 EC credits from In The Life Of...Mne
1000 EC credits from In My Kitchen
1000 EC credits from Blog Tactic
500 EC credits from Blog.pinoy2.com
1 month ad spots from contest love
1 month ad spots from The Struggling Blogger
1 month ad spots from The Nexus
1 month ad spots from Nita's Random Thoughts
1 month ad spots from Nita's Corner
Domain from SEO Friendly Blog Directory
Blog Hosting from Budget Blogging

3rd prize, $25, 11K EC credits, 5 ad spots
$15 from Tech At Hand Dot Net
$10 and 1000 EC credits from Raging Rev
2000 EC credits from Using My Right Hand
1000 EC credits from Raising Chickens
1000 EC credits from Acts of Random Kindness
1000 EC credits from SEO Blog
1000 EC credits from Gay
1000 EC credits from ways to earn cash
1000 EC credits from free stuffs to you
1000 EC credits from eastcoastlife
1000 EC credits from feRn's backyaRd
1 month ad spots from Thomas Travel Tales
1 month ad spots from Great Finds and Deals
1 month ad spots from Work At Home Jobs
1 month ad spots from Erlinda‘s Wandering Thoughts
1 month ad spots from CompTechGadgets.com

4th prize, $10, 10K EC credits, 4 ad spots
$10 from Online Job
1000 EC credits from prettystepdaughters
1000 EC credits from Marriage and Beyond
1000 EC credits from The Daily Planet
1500 EC credits from Seek No More
1500 EC credits from Nesting Buddy
1000 EC credits from Mariuca
2000 EC credits from Wonderful Things In Life
1000 EC credits from Life's Journey
1 month ad spots from Healthy Living and Lifestyle
1 month ad spots from Thomas Web Links
1 month ad spots from Bohol Paradise
1 month ad spots from Batuananons

5th prize, $5, 10K EC credits, 4 ad spots
$5 from Nikky Pals
2000 EC credits from Random Detoxification
1000 EC credits from Babette's Definitely Maybe
1000 EC credits from Everything PLUS the Kitchen Sink
1000 EC credits from One at a Time
1000 EC credits from So far, so good
3000 EC credits from A Taste of Both Worlds
1000 EC credits from A Singaporean in London
1 month ad spots from Filipino Online Community
1 month ad spots from twins happiness
1 month ad spots from there is happiness
1 month ad spots from Also Mommy

CONSOLATION PRIZE:

Consolation prizes will be selected in random using random.org.

1st consolation - 5,750 EC credits, 4 ad spots
5000 EC credits from fragileheart's journal
750 EC credits from Girls Are Made of Sugar & Spice
1 month ad spots from That Blog 4 Me
1 month ad spots from Travel Blog
1 month ad spots from Gay
1 month ad spots from What's Up, Los Baños

2nd consolation – 5,500 EC credits, 3 ad spots
1500 EC credits from PolitEkon
1000 EC credits from The iPhone Photographer
1000 EC credits from Contest Whiz
1000 EC credits from nameSherry
1000 EC credits from Thoughts and Obsessions
1 month ad spots from prettystepdaughters
1 month ad spots from Seek No More
1 month ad spots from Moolah Musings

3rd consolation – 5,000 EC credits, 3 ad spots
1000 EC credits from Sherry Rambling
1000 EC credits from Heart Random
1000 EC credits from iLUVcontest
1000 EC credits from Shopping
1000 EC credits from Online Games
1 month ad spots from The Ruby Posts
1 month ad spots from Mommy Emotes
1 month ad spots from Blessings and Beyond

4th consolation – 5,000 EC credits, 2 ad spots
1000 EC credits from Juegos de Escape
1000 EC credits from Google Stalker
1000 EC credits from Fantasy Baseball Team Names
1000 EC credits from Niacin Benefits
1000 EC credits from Fish Oil High Blood Pressure
1 month ad spots from Micah Izabel
1 month ad spots from Johann David

5th consolation – 4,000 EC credits, 2 ad spots
1000 EC credits from Fendi Bags For Sale
1000 EC credits from Abhishek Deshpande
1000 EC credits from Fantasy Baseball Team Names
1000 EC credits from Niacin Benefits
1 month ad spots from winziph
1 month ad spots from Winziph

6th consolation – 4,000 EC credits, 2 ad spots
1000 EC credits from Fish Oil High Blood Pressure
1000 EC credits from Ivory Tasks
1000 EC credits from Posh Thoughts
1000 EC credits from Pink Thoughts
2 weeks ad spots from Multiply Themes and Layouts
2 weeks ad spots from Journal of Journey

7th consolation – 4,000 EC credits
1000 EC credits from Moolah Musings
1000 EC credits from The Ruby Posts
1000 EC credits from Mommy Emotes
1000 EC credits from Blessings and Beyond

8th consolation – 4,000 EC credits
1000 EC credits from Micah Izabel
1000 EC credits from Johann David
1000 EC credits from Programming The Life
1000 EC credits from NetBucks

9th consolation – 4,000 EC credits
1000 EC credits from Health Assistant
1000 EC credits from Daily Fun Horoscope Bites
1000 EC credits from Idiot Box
1000 EC credits from The Path to the Pegasus Letter

10th consolation – 4,000 EC credits
1000 EC credits from Praning's Shoutout
1000 EC credits from Warfreak's Rantings
2000 EC credits from Manilenio

Special Prize – Blogging From Home book by Janette Toral


The contest will start on February 6, 2009 and will end on March 15, 2009 11:59 P.M. (Singapore Time). Winners will be announced on March 20, 2009. For more details visit Here.

And the answer to this question: What "something big" are you expecting this 2009? - I am expecting a Baby boy this year!!!!!

Helpful Facts about Sleeping

Sleeping is very essential in maintaining a well-being. It is basically the way of rest for the body. Several important body detoxification processes happen during sleeping and may not function well when you lack sleep. It is best for us to be aware of the proper time of sleeping. Late sleeping and over-sleeping have negative impacts to our health.

Here are reasons why we need to sleep early and never wake up late.

Evening at 9 - 11pm:
is the period for getting rid of unnecessary/toxic chemicals (detoxification) from the antibody system (lymph nodes). This time should be spent by relaxing or listening to music. If an individual is still engaged in home activities or any body activities this will have a negative impact to one's health.

Evening at 11pm - 1am:
detoxification process in the liver takes place between this period. That should be done in a deep sleep state.

Early morning 1 - 3am:
detoxification process in the gall, also ideally done in a deep sleep state.

Early morning 3 - 5am:
The lungs detoxify between these hours. Severe coughing happends for cough sufferers during this time. Since the detoxification process had reached the respiratory tract, there is no need to take cough medicine so as not to interfere with toxin removal process.

Morning 5 - 7am:
This is the time for detoxification in the colon. Emptying of the bowel should be done during this period.

Morning 7 - 9am:
absorption of nutrients in the small intestine, you should be having breakfast at this time. Breakfast then should be taken earlier than the time above.

Sleeping late will disrupt your the normal process of excreting waste chemicals or substances from your body. Aside from that, midnight to 4:00 am is the time when the bone marrow produces blood. Therefore, if you care for your love ones, take care of your health. Sleep early and don't wake up late.

Win a Trip for 4 to SeaWorld and Ride Manta!

Hey, hey, I just found a very exciting contest Manta Mania 3
Believe me You would love this and would find it totally amazing. This wicked contest as they say is brought to bloggers by Izea and Seaworld.

A blogger will have a chance to win trip for four to SeaWorld with these fabulous package: including airfare, hotel and two full days at the park. Wow!!! Moreover… you will get priority access to ride Manta!

Oh well do you know what Manta is? Manta is simply Fantastic. It is a combination of a unique cave-like aquarium and flying roller coaster into one overwhelming experience like nothing else on the planet. Oh yeah!!! And it is open to bloggers. So easy to join. Just CLICK THIS
Manta Mania 3
and read the mechanics.. No sweats really.

I desperately want this. I love adventure. I have never been to Seaworld. I dream of a ride like that. And it would be a dream come true if I will be the lucky one. I got to bring my family , that would be a great experience. I cannot afford this time to have such a trip .. Oh Izea and Seaworld let me be the ONE!!!

Married Chat City: Perfect for Married Ones

Hey I have some great news for the married ones!!! Guess what I have just found lately and actually get hooked to it. It is Married Chat .Yeah you see it right. I never thought that a site like this is created mainly for the joy of married ones who want to meet friends around the globe.

If you are a hip married lassie or guy, and you enjoy chatting why not access the above. I just did!! I just filled up the free registration form without sweats actually. Well, I was done in less than 2 minutes. That was easy. Tons of married people from the planet are flooding the chat rooms. So interesting really. It is just like the other chat sites where you can see people in chat rooms and invite them in PM. You can use your web cam of course and get to see their cams too. Perfect way to meet people. I mean if we are married , we are cautious of the people we deal with online , right? This is just our measure to protect our reputation and family. I think this is really great. Meeting friends of the same status. Less threat , that would be.

Guys, this is my honest opinion. Now, if you agree with me, why not try and follow me there.

A doll, A white Rose, A Photo and A Boy's Faith to God

This is a very beautiful and touching story. Please take time to read. It will change your life forever.....

I was walking around in a Target store, when I saw a Cashier hand this little boy some money back. The boy couldn't have been more than 5 or 6 years old. The Cashier said, 'I'm sorry, but you don't have enough money to buy this doll.'

Then the little boy turned to the old woman next to him: ''Granny, are you sure I don't have enough money?'' The old lady replied: ''You know that you don't have enough money to buy this doll, my dear.''

Then she asked him to stay the re for just 5 minutes while she went to look around. She left quickly. The little boy was still holding the doll in his hand.

Finally, I walked toward him and I asked him who he wished to give this doll to. 'It's the doll that my sister loved most and wanted so much for Christmas. She was sure that Santa Claus would bring it to her.'

I replied to him that maybe Santa Claus would bring it to her after all, and not to worry. But he replied to me sadly. ' No, Santa Claus can't bring it to her where she is now. I have to give the doll to my mommy so that she can give it to my sister when she goes there.'
His eyes were so sad while saying this.

'My Sister has gone to be with God. Daddy says that Mommy is going to see God very soon too, so I thought that she could take the doll with her to give it to my sister.'' My heart nearly stopped.

The little boy looked up at me and said: 'I told daddy to tell mommy not to go yet. I need her to wait until I come back from the mall.'

Then he showed me a very nice photo of him where he was laughing. He then told me 'I want mommy to take my picture with her so she won't forget me.' 'I love my mommy and I wish she doesn't have to leave me, but daddy says that she has to go to be with my little sister.'

Then he looked again at the doll with sad eyes, very quietly. I quickly reached for my wallet and said to the boy. 'Suppose we check again, just in case you do have enough money for the doll?'' 'OK' he said, 'I hope I do have enough.' I added some of my money to his without him seeing and we started to count it.

There was enough for the doll and even some spare money. The little boy said: 'Thank you God for giving me enough money!'

Then he looked at me and added, 'I asked last night before I went to sleep for God to make sure I had enough money to buy this doll, so that mommy could give It to my sister. He heard me!'' 'I also wanted to have enough money to buy a white rose for my mommy, but I didn't dare to ask God for too much. But He gave me enough to buy the doll and a white rose.'' 'My mommy loves white roses.'

A few minutes later, the old lady returned and I left with my basket. I finished my shopping in a totally different state from when I started. I couldn't get the little boy out of my mind.

Then I remembered a local new spaper article two days ago, which mentioned a drunk man in a truck, who hit a car occupied by a young woman and a little girl. The little girl died right away, and the mother was left in a critical state. The family had to decide whether to pull the plug on the life-sustaining machine, because the young woman would not be able to recover from the coma.
Was this the family of the little boy?

Two days after this encounter with the little boy, I read in the newspaper that the young woman had passed away. I couldn't stop myself as I bought a bunch of white roses and I went to the funeral home where the body of the young woman was expos ed for people to see and make last wishes before her burial.

She was there, in her coffin, holding a beautiful white rose in her hand with the photo of the little boy and the doll placed over her chest. I left the place, teary-eyed, feeling that my life had been changed forever....

The love that the little boy had for his mother and his sister is still, to this day, hard to imagine. And in a fraction of a second, a drunk driver had taken all this away from him.

Lina Medina: Already a Mother at 5 years Old

Apparently, Lina Medina is the youngest mother ever recorded in History by giving birth to a healthy baby boy through ceasarian section when she was 5 years and 8 months old last May 14, 1939.

The parents of the girl at first assumed that she has an abdominal tumor as Lina's stomach was growing. So they brought her to a town physician at Pisco. The doctor who checked her up Dr. Gerardo Lozada confirmed that the swelling is not a tumor but rather due to pregnancy. She was transferred to a hospital in Lima, Peru where she delivered the child , a 5.92 lbs healthy baby boy and was named Gerardo who was named after the doctor who assisted on the birthing. Many supposed that this young girl was abused by the father and deemed that it was he who fathered the child causing the father to be jailed. But due to lack of evidence he was eventually freed.

This is truly a phenomenon. It was revealed that as a result of an extraordinary puberty disorder, she had the capability to get pregnant at a very young age. Doctors discovered that Lina began menstruating at the age of 8 months and that regularized when she aged 3.

A mother at a very young age. I couldn't imagine the stress she has undergone. At that age , children are still playing without a care, enjoying their childhood as they ought to do. Giving birth is never an easy thing. It is like placing your foot at the the edge of death. I thought of her pains, the mocks and the joy of childhood that was taken away from her.

Lina married Raul Jurado on 1972 at the age of 38 and had another child with him. Her son Gerardo lived for 40 years and died from a bone marrow disease after.

Lina with her son and Dr. Gerardo Lozada

Troy Bisaya Version: Hilarious!

Hey there, I really can't stop myself from blogging about what I just have seen in Youtube. Oh well, this made my morning jolly. What can I do? My sister called me to her table via Sametime Chat to show me something. I right away went to her table wondering what was it. I thought it was about her visa for Canada. But it wasn't. What she showed me is a very hilarious video clip of the edited Troy movie, dubbed into Visayan Dialect. We were both laughing to our tears.. Ha ha. Let me show what was it.

WARNING: This video may not be suitable for minors. Some of the words are explicit and not recommended for young audiences.

Enjoy watching. (if you are bisaya.. he he)

Thoughts of a SAHM: Bithday Blog Contest

I joined a contest!!! And I think this is great!!! Thanks to Rose for hosting a bday contest. Good luck girl for this and advance Happy Birthday.

For exact details of the contest, please visit Thoughts of a SAHM the host of the contest.

Here is my entry girl:

Here is the contest mechanics:
1.Copy the contest mechanics and prizes in your post.
2.Put the logo in the blog post and in the side bar.
Select from the two logo: (go to her page for the logo )

3.Answer the following questions:
a. When is the exact date of my birthday:
b. How old I am.

4. The top 3 who got the right answer are winners which will be announce the following day on my b-day.
5. The contest will end at 12 midnight on my b-day
6. In case, no one got the correct answer at the end of the contestI will let my son pick the 3 winners.

Sponsors:
First Prize:
Thoughts of a SAHM - $15
The Artist In Me - $5
DesignsNscrap – blog layout [blogger only]
My Journey – 3,000 ec credits
Celebrate Life – 1,000 ec credits
Chuchie's Hideaway - 1,000 credits
Weblog Designs – 500 ec credits and 1 month add space on the following blog:
http://kharlota.com
http://www.carlota.us
http://www.carlotaonline.com
http://www.carlota.angelic-pink.net
http://www.charlota.org
http://www.creationsbycarlota.com
http://www.myweb-blog.com
http://www.mydailysunset.com

Second Prize:
My Daily Thoughts and Moods - $10
A Momma’s Journal - $5
DesignsNscrapL0 – blog layout [blogger only]
My Journey – 2,000 ec credits
Celebrate Life – 1,000 ec credits
Chuchie's Hideaway - 1,000 credits
Thoughts of a SAHM – 500 ec credits
Life Expressions – 1 month add space in all her blogs

Third Prize:
My Journey - $ 10
DesignsNscrapL0 – blog layout [blogger]
Thoughts of a SAHM – 2,000
Celebrate Life – 1,000
My Journey - 1,000
Chuchie's Hideaway - 1,000 credits

My Life Perception’s and Inspiration – fashion watch [for US winner only]

Good luck to me!!!!

An A-Z tag

Thanks to Rizz for tagging me...

A- Attached or Single? – attached by law, by life and by heart
B- Best Friend? – actually best friends: Emelou, Lai, and Evelyn and Greg
C- Cake or pie? – Oh I love both.. What do i do? hehe
D- Day of choice? - Saturday , cause I can sleep all I want
E- Essential item? – my cellphone
F- Favorite Color? – pink and blue, also green
G- Gummy Bears or Worms? – gummy bears, i dont like worms..grrrr
H- Hometown? – Aloran, no other place like Home
I- Indulgence? - blogging, blogging and blogging..
J- June or July? – July, my 2nd son's bday is July and my most memorable date is also July.
K- Kids? – 3 lovely healthy and bright kids..
L- Life is not complete w/o – God, my family and my One Great Love
M- Marriage date? – September 13, 2004
N- Number of magazine subscriptions – oh none..
O- Orange or apple? - orange
P- Phobias? – gosh, it's wriggly worms
Q- Quotes? – "If I could sell my memories with my One great love of their worth to me, I could be a millionaire and perhaps the richest woman in the world."
R- Reason to smile? – I am alive and kicking
S- Season of choice? – summer (as if we have a lot of choices..LOl)
T- Tag people - Femikey, Laine, Love, Rose, and , Maricel
U- Unknown fact about me – I would left it unknown instead..
V- Vegetable? - broccoli
W- Worst habit? – I always hold the arm of whoever is beside me when sleeping.
X- Xray or ultrasound? - ULTRASOUND
Y- Your favorite foods? –seafood and Chinese Food
Z- Zodiac sign - Virgo