Archives for March, 2008

Around The World

Thanks Nol for tagging me.

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1. Place your link after the list. If you have more than 1 blog, feel free to add them all here! 2. After placing your blog’s address/es, you must tag 5 or more bloggers that is not yet in the list, this is to keep the ball rolling. Links around the world tag (update as of Mar. 25, 2008)

 

1 - Momhood Moments 2 - Business Mars 3 - Pinay Mommy Online 4 - OnlineBiz and Resources 5 - A Simple life 6 - moms….. check nyo 7 - Mommy’s Little Corner 8- Princezz 9 - Princess 10 - Random Thoughts 11 - Paradigm 12 - See Me For What You Will 13 - Pamp’s Blog Corner 14 - Pampered 15 - HappyHeart 16 - Qtcotzkie and Baby 17 - A Sorta Fairytale 18 -tragicseven 19 - Listen to the Beat! 20 Just Saying 21 Tipsy Tips 22 Different Angles 23 Delicious Corner 24 I Care 25 Blog Blag Blog 26 Daily List 27 - Life’s Journey 28- Welcome to my Crib 29 - Hearts Desire 30 - Island Paradise 31 - Texas Life 32 - Long Journey 33 - D’ Cooking Mudra 34 - My life 35- Swept Away 36 - Winged Words 37 - Rainier and Katrina 38 - Life! Learn it. Live it. Love it. 39 - Colour Our World 40 - The Next Chapter 41 - Painted Life 42 - Jannesse 43 - Shopaholic Pat 44. A Wonderful Journey to Life 45 - 100% Kelly

Please keep the ball rolling Joy, MM, Jen, Juliana, and Joy  :wink:

We’re off to HK!

hongkong.jpgWe are going to Hongkong in May and I am excited! I’ve traveled to this city more than a couple of times already, but this will be different as the little boy is tagging along. I expect that this will be (like our Singapore trip) a semi non-shopping trip for me and more of a sight-seeing one since I want Manu to enjoy the trip most. Having said that, I’ll still be making a short shopping list so that I could plan our itinerary well:

  1. A designer bag for myself
  2. Something for Gats :lol:
  3. THOMAS trains and accessories for Manu
  4. More GAP clothes for Manu
  5. Digital camera

Marketing is Key

How a product is marketed is crucial to its success.  This is why our company spends a significant amount of money, time, and effort to market every product to ensure its success.  One of the strategies we apply is promotion of our products through product presentations and conventions.  In these events, we use product displays (similar to trade show displays), lighting trusses, banner stands, etc. to expose our products.  We already have invested quite an amount on such materials, and we are expecting to invest more for the sake of marketing.     

How Fast Does a Toddler Grow?

I can’t believe that the GAP pants I bought for Manu last December looks a a size smaller on him three months later. I got a size 2T just so the pants wouldn’t be too big nor too exact. I was expecting that he’d outgrow them in half a year’s time but in just a couple of months? Goodness. I was totally surprised when I let him wear it during his birthday, and I couldn’t believe it was already bitin! He has just worn it like three times! I felt he had a huge growth spurt between the months of January to March because aside from the pants, I also noticed that his old (and relatively new) shirts are starting to look small on him already.

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Looking at the chart, it seems that he just grew tall normally. And I thought he grew at least six inches taller compared to last year (exaggerated, i know)! I plotted his height on a boys’growth chart, and I am happy to know that he’s growing up to be the average kid:

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Despite Poor Credit Ratings

I am very keen on paying my bills on time, credit cards especially. You all know that credit card companies charge incredibly high interest rates and penalty fees once you fail to pay on time. And although I am completely aware of this, I must admit that I have once risked delaying payment on a credit card and suffered the consequences. Good thing I live here in the Philippines where credit scoring is not a practice. Else, my credit rating would be less than perfect and securing a loan would be difficult. But to those living in the US where credit rating is crucial, consumers can apply for a credit card, home loan, auto loan or personal loan despite their history of bad credit loans. Consumers may even receive credit counseling from the experts. So I guess they’re still pretty lucky to have such companies offering these types of services.

As for me, I had learned my lesson and I never will again fail on meeting payment requirements and deadlines.

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

First it was Britney, then Lindsay, now who’s next? Looking at this disturbing trend I’m really glad that I’m raising my kid here in the Philippines surrounded by family and our unique set of values. Sure there are good addiction treatment procedures and center abroad but those are after-the-fact solutions. What we have here is a good way of prevention – family intervention. I hope they get better, though. We wouldn’t want our kids admiring such stars and all their emotional baggages.

Unique Party Invitations

I’ve been looking around for some party invitation ideas as early as now for our next big party. Ever since we made Manu’s 1st birthday party invite, I’ve wanted to top it with a better format and theme. I don’t want to end up copying another invite since I want our invited guests to see it as unique and well-prepared. I was checking out a site preparing invites for the not so frequent events. If they can make nice Kentucky Derby Party Invitations (a very unusual event!) then a birthday invitation would be a cinch. I think its worth checking out some more.

This was Fun.

Snagged from Alpha.

Here’s how it works:

1. Go to www.photobucket.com
2. Type in your answer to the question in the “search” box.
3. Use only the first page.
4. Insert the picture into your Blog.

1.) What is your Relationship Status?
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2)What is your current mood?
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3.) Who is your Favorite Band / Artist?
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I Don’t Need The Money

I love how a credit card sales agent grabs your attention by an opening statement such as, “Ma’am, you are qualified to receive a P50,000 check from xxx Bank.” If it’s your first time hearing this, you’d probably say “yes” right then and there. But I have heard that line too many. So even before the sales agent could finish his sales pitch, I’d cut him off and say “I’m sorry, but I have to decline. I really don’t need the money right now.” While this is partially true (hey, everybody needs money eh?), I really don’t want to be incurring another debt, most especially a credit card debt (which charge notoriously high fees). I am slowly paying off my credit card balances as of the moment, so unless I want to go bankrupt and carry out an IVA, I am staying away from these credit card companies.

I Definitely Agree!

I bet the husband would too! BWAHAHA!


You Are Fun Sexy


You’re funny, quirky, cute, and sassy.
Guys always have a great time with you, and that alone is sexy.You’ve got an upbeat, optimistic spirit that totally shines through.Any guy would be crazy to turn you down!

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