Some asked..

during the weekend update some were happy, some were not. Because some improved their rankings, some drop theirs and other did not gain nor loss. But one should asked how come mine did not saw any changes as compared to other bloggers.

My answer is that its not on the stats but rather on the type of visits and visitors. For me there are two types of visits : the visit that stay on your blog a little longer and the visit that bounce. It would have been better for a blog to have visits that stayed for more than 0 second. As for the visitors, there are loyal visitors and there are new visitors. It would be healthy if there is a 50/50 share of this visitors. Which would mean that you have readers who keep on coming back to read your new entries and there are those who new ones who found your blog either by bloghopping or search engines.

And I think one of the best factor when it comes the consideration of ranking are the COMMENTS. Go around and observed. Those high ranking blogs have several comments one very post. That's the reason I put value on comments.

I'm OKAY!

Another addition to Anevay's vocabulary. I was laughing the first time I heard it from her. She was running around the house and unfortunately stumble on her way the chair where I am sitted. After the fall she rapidly rise up and say 'I'm okay, mommy, I'm Okay!'. That really made a smile on my face and I rushed over to her and hug her.

Today, while playing with my older sister (who was on a sick leave because of a headache related to her pregnancy) she uttered that line again. And boy, my sister was laughing too! haha.

Anevay is just all over the house. Running and climbing and sometimes sitting on my lap while I am browsing the net. She would be on the lookout for things that I am looking and would even comment on what she sees. Like when she saw a picture of a cell signal booster, she said 'Wow, Beautiful'. lol. She seems to appreciate everything by saying Wow followed by either Beautiful or Amazing. That's my GIRL!

I wish..

...that the Disney LIVE would come visit the Philippines this December. Or another option is for another tour of the Disney on Ice in Araneta. This time I am going to let the little girl watch it.

Anevay would always scream in delight whenever she sees the commercial of Disney Live in Playhouse Disney. Unfortunately they only have schedule for Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. I am keeping my fingers crossed that they would add a schedule for the Philippines anytime soon. I just can't wait how would the little girl reacts.

One Year

I always forgot to check the document that I need to verify for the issuance of post dated check for our housing loan. Its been one year since we started paying our housing loan and fortunately we haven't meet any unforseen incident like not being able to pay the monthly fee. Now that one year is over, its time to issue another batch of PDC to Pag IBIG.

Having a house of our own has been a dream come true for us. Not to mention that the house is in an ideal location. That's why it is a little bit expensive. But definitely a good investment. Something tangible that can motivate the husband who is far away from home.

End of the Month

It's the last day of September. Christmas is just around the corner. I think this sime since our space is limited I might put up the Christmas tree. I just have to put in some Christmas light and Christmas lantern outside our house. I do hope my older sister would be able to purchase a lantern for me. Seems my mind cannot come up with decent thoughts. Oh well, so what I did is I do some online window shopping (if there is such a thing). I was so tempted to buy a bed for Anevay but I know I have to cut back our expenses a little with our economy going more and more vulnerable. But sometimes you can help it. I was even going back and forth on looking over the office furniture as if I have an office to put it. lol. Women are women. Shopping always put them in the mood, don't you agree?

Learning 101

This week I planned to assess Anevay's knowledge regarding the letters of the alphabet. I bought her Barney flash cards a long time ago and we are using them. But I am having a hard time to determine which letters she knows already and which I need to help her.

And since I saw her interest in typing in my keyboard, I got the idea to take advantage of her interest. I let her sit on my lap and I open the MS Office application. And from there I type the letters one by one and ask me to identify the letters. I was surprised to learn that there are just few letters that she needed help identifying. Letters: E, H, J.

After that I let her type the letters and let her play. She was enjoying it and on the other hand she is also learning. Next thing I did was to see if she still remembers the shapes and also explore the colors.

I did this.

Anevay knows all the shapes. But she is having a hard time when it comes to colors.

I was laughing at myself thinking that I am one techy mother. lol. But we both enjoy the learning time.

Blogger BURN-OUT

Okay, there is no such term as this. It just popped up in my mind all of a sudden. But that's what I am feeling right now. I feel like I am tired of blogging. August and September have been a good month for me. In fact as of this moment I can now cross out two items on my NEED MONEY LIST. lol.

Why the burn out you ask ? For this month excluding this day, I already got 43 from only one site for this blog alone. Yeah, you read that right 43, FOR THIS BLOG ALONE! Imagine that! But I am not complaining. I am keeping my fingers crossed so that I can continue sharing my blessings also.

And to those of you who are asking if I am going to do the same thing I did last month, my answer is a resounding YES! But this time I am doing it with a twist. Not sure I'll be posting it tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.

Over the Weekend

I almost forgot about this. Good thing Eds reminded me the good news I received over the weekend.

It happen on a Saturday morning. While dropping my EC to some sites I suddenly noticed that some of the blog I am familiar to have increased their PR. I think it was Mhay's blog that started to spark my curiousity. One of Mhay's blog have gone up to PR1 to PR2. Of course I am happy for her. The next time I did check is the PR of this blog is still intake. And guess what ? It still is. And what suprised me more is that my younger blog is already PR3. Woohooo!

Of course, I announced the news in PLURKVILLE. Which created a commotion. haha. Some are happy, some are sad. Well, that's the life of a blogger. You win some, you loss some. Just enjoy the moment. lol.

More on the GOOD NEWS

I don't want to dwell on the negative side so that explains the title. But this weekend consist of a bad news and good news. The bad news extend until this day because aside from the on and off slight fever of my little princess, I discovered that she have canker sore (singaw) on her lower lips. That's the reason why she shouts whenever she eat something. I already called her pedia and she told me to go to her clinic tomorrow. She cannot prescribed a treatment unless she sees the sore. Oh well.

And now for the very BIG GOOD NEWS. My older sister is PREGNANT to their second baby! Yahoo! A welcome addition to our small family. I am wishing that this time it would be a boy (despite my sister wishing she would have a baby girl again)..lol! But boy or girl, I hope there won't be hindrances. The last time my sister was pregnant she had oblated ovum so the baby had no chance to grow in her womb. I am praying her pregnancy would be fruitful.

Presenting..Thomas and Friends

Last night and this morning, Playhouse Movietime featured the GREAT DISCOVERY of Thomas and his Friends. And of course the little girl enjoyed it. Why know ? It's one of her favorite show.
She loves to sing there theme song too.

But can you name the trains in THOMAS and FRIENDS ? I do. lol. But here are the trains in THOMAS and FRIENDS.


Did you know that there are times PIERCE BROSNAN is the storyteller of the show ?

Right Age for School

A tag from fellow mommy bloggers Vannie and Eds. Thanks!

Do you have kids?

Yap, one.

How old are they?

She just celebrated her 26th month last Sept 23.

What do you think is the ideal age for the kids to be sent to school?

Actually I have saying this in the past. I don't think age is the primary
consideration when it comes to schooling. I always say that it is emotional
preparedness. No matter how young or how old the kid is, if he/she is prepared
for schooling then there won't be a problem.

Would you consider sending your 3-year-old toddler to school? Why not?

Yes. In fact I am planning to send my little girl to school next year. But I would only send her to school if at the time the school year opens she already
knows the letters of the alphabet and can do some reading.

Explain your reasons :

My primary reason of sending my little girl to school next year has nothing to do with her academic skills. What I am after is that schooling can be the groundfor Anevay to socialized. Right now we always spend our day at home and we don'tsee a lot of people. Through school Anevay will be exposed to social interaction.

Settling Compensation

Accidents do happen. But when they happen to you it creates a lot of hassle -- to your schedule, to your work and even to your finances. Most often than not you also have to settle compensation that would entail the services of a certain law firm. Take for example the O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath law firm. This law firm has the San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyer who gives out free consultation when you need to know your rights and legal options when involve in vehicular accident or workplace accident.

In behalf of their client O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath, would do all the investigations to get all the necessary proof in filling a claim for the accident. In addition to this, said firm also offers services for : Auto accidents, Semi truck accidents, Head on collisions, Rear end collisions, Drunk driving accidents, SUV rollovers, Bicycle and pedestrian accidents, Farm machinery accidents, Motorcycle accidents, ATV accidents , Boating accidents, Workplace and construction site accidents.

China Milk Scare

It's all over the news this past couple of weeks already. It started out as just a small news wherein some infant in China have been poisoned because of the substance that was mixed in the formula. The next day, everybody become aware of it. And the number of children being sick has been increasing.

Last night while watching TV Patrol, it was said that there is a circulating email and text message that has the list of the products that were recalled. I thought of searching for that list on the internet because I haven't received the list yet. But fortunately, I got a text message from my sister and it contains the products that were recalled. Although its unofficial because the Bureau of Food and Drugs have not yet issued an official statement.

Unofficial or Official, I will be posting the list because I always believe that prevention is better than cure :

1. M&Ms
2. Snickers
3. Mentos
4. Yoghurt Bottle
5. Dove Choc
6. Oreo Wafer Sticks
7. Monmilk
8. DutchLady Sterilized Milk
9. Wall's All Natural Mango
10. Mini Poppers Ice Cream
11. Magnum Ice Cream
12. Moo Sandwich Ice cream
13. Mini Cornetto
14. You can Ice Cream
15. White Rabbit Candies

First two items are my favorite. lol.

Yo Gabba Gabba!

Meet Brobee, Foofa, Muno, Toodee, and Plex. Anevay loves these five despite their appearance. The first time I saw this show I thought Anevay would be scared but lo and behold she kept on giggling.

Not to mention that the songs this show has are really good. Anevay loves to sing this song 'Keep Trying, Keep Trying, Don't give up, Never Give up!'. Nice song with a good message right ? Once I hear the little girl singing it, i feel that in her own little way she is encouraging me to fight.

So despite the appearance I am loving this show too!

Yo Gabba Gabba is a Nick Jr. show aired 8am PH Time.

The SUN is FINALLY shining

...literally. Now, I am glad to see Mr. Sun. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it won't rain until we were able to go to the bank to get some cash and the grocery to stock up our refrigerator.

The little girl woke up early today. Around 5am, maybe because we slept early last night. At around 8pm.She is now watching Word's World in Playhouse Disney. Oh I love this program. I love the way they put letters on every character. For example DOG. The dog was drawn in such a way that its body has the letter D-O-G. It really a fun way of watching and learning at the same.

Can you see the letters on the duck, frog and sheep?

TRAP!

For this past couple of days its been raining so hard that we cannot go out. I feel trap at this moment because I haven't go any cash right now (except the Php 500 that I borrowed from my sister) and we don't have any more stock for meals and snacks.

I already cooked the last batch of fish we have on our freezer and the only thing that is left are the shrimps (I am craving Shrimp in Garlic Sauce so I am trying to see if I can get a recipe online). I am hoping that it won't rain later when the little girl is awake so we could go to the bank and then to the grocery.

Hopefully Mr. Sun would smile a little today. I am keeping my fingers crossed.

Embedding Quicktime Video in Blogger

I wrote here the technique I learn on how to embed QT videos in wordpress.

As I said in that post, QT videos needs some parameters in order to be posted in any blogs. Either in wordpress or blogger. If you have the QT video as a file then its easier. You can just upload it using the UPLOAD A VIDEO option of BLOGGER. But if the video is hosted and you only have the URL then its a different story.

The good news is there is someone who have come up with the solution to these problem. Check out this site to learn how.

Who's The Real DAD?

I have been very vocal about my growing interest on I LOVE BETTY LA FEA that is being aired locally. My sister who is staying with us would even rush home from the office to watch it. If she missed it because of traffic, she would definitely asked me how the episode goes. Both of us are fond of Bea Alonzo's portrayal of BEATRICE PENGSON.

My sister was telling me that in the office they talk about the dramas in ABS. Her officemate were discussing about Jericho Rosales and Malaysia's Carmen Soo's Kahit Isang Saglit. Truth is, I haven't watched any episode of this drama so I don't have the right to judge it but according to my sister her officemate were saying that Carmen Soo's acting is not that good. Same goes to the drama. They would rather talk about the Korean drama that is being aired in ABS.

My sister is clueless about the drama. lol. She's not fond of Filipino dubbed dramas. But I know a lot of people are interested on this Eugene drama - Three Dads and One Mom. And many are impatient to know who the real dad is ?

So for those of you who keep on loooking for spoilers because you want to know who the real dad is and who will Eugene pick among the three guys, click this link and then watch the last one minute of the video. That would give you an answer. haha. Goodluck!

I got AFFECTED!

Though I am addicted to watching Asian Dramas via online streaming I make sure that what I watch is not too depressing or too dramatic. Because most of the time if the drama has a sad ending, it rubs me on a negative way.

So before I watch the drama I make sure to read the comments of those who watched it. But I don't know what happen last week; I watched a drama that unfortunately have a tragic Romeo and Juliet Ending. The girl was diagnosed with brain tumor and then the guy disappeared after being shot. The girl made all efforts to look for the guy until they found him on the hospital unable to move and speak. And then mind over matter thing, the guy was able to walk. They went on an island and on that island both of them died. Crap! If I have known about this ending I would not have the guts to watch it. I don't really like dramas with people dying because of illness. That's why I never attempted on watching Vic Zhou's Silence no matter how many people praise it.

To free myself of the depression that is getting unto me because of the said drama, I look for another one which has a happy ending. This time I really read the comments of the last episode. True enough it has a sweet ending but there is one character that died on that drama. And he died because of SLE. Yeah, you got it right. With all the disease in the world, I don't know why the writer picks LUPUS to be the cause of death. DOUBLE CRAP! lol. It was a sudden death which occurs when he was sleeping. Geez! Oh well.

If the husband read this he would be telling me to stop watching dramas. haha. I don't know it I am going to be happy or irritated. Sometimes this dramas can really get into you.

Missing You

The husband and I always takes the opportunity to talk either on the phone or online. Right now we mostly depend on YM to talk because of his huge phone bill. I think it's around 20k as of these writing. So we try to limit our talk time on the phone.

During his day off (Friday and Saturday) we would used the webcamera and call feature of YM but during his works day we just chat. Most of the time he would greet me with 'hi mahal, how are you?'. My automatic answer would be 'missing you!' and he would laugh the moment he sees my answer.

But despite the laughter he knows how deep the meaning of my answer. He knows that I am having a hard time dealing with our separation. Just a couple of minutes ago, I received a text from him with a message 'Missing You Still'. haha. Good thing we have technology if not I think both of us will go insane in this situation. Thank God!

Our Kid's Name

Got this tag from Mayeth.

Originally, I wanted to name our first born 'JOB' and yes it’s because of the biblical character. Through all the trials that God have given me I felt like I was tested like JOB and like him since I was a faithful servant, God rewarded me with a good husband and having the opportunity to become HIS co creator. I wanted that name to be the name of the baby because I wanted our baby to be faithful to GOD no matter what trials he/she will encounter during his/her lifetime.

But when we learn that we are going to have a girl it seems inappropriate to call her JOB. The husband suggested to have given her a name starting with A so our next kids would have names starting with B, C, and D and so on. I was laughing with this idea and I was telling him that I only want three kids. haha. We search the internet and he like the sound of Anevay and its meaning (SUPERIOR) while I went out to look for a name that would mean blessed princess, that's how I end up picking JAHZARA. Truth is, we plan to give Anevay three names. Her real name should be JAHZARA ALPHA ANEVAY, ALPHA = first.

Thinking that Anevay would have a hard time writing her name when she started schooling, we let go of the ALPHA and settled for ANEVAY JAHZARA instead.

All In ONE POST

Thanks to everyone who remembers me through tags and awards. I am somehow busy (not sure what keeping me busy! lol) so I was not able to post them immediately. Here are the awards I have recently received.

From Toni, thanks for this sweet award sis and goodluck on your delivery to Baby Hannah!

Then from Joanne, thanks so much also.

Does Vitamin C really works?

This have been on my mind for the past few days already. Since many of you know that I am prone to sickness because of my immune system being attacked by LUPUS, I look for ways to avoid getting sick espcecially during the rainy days.

During this time of the year, I always got colds and cough. Not to mention that my LUPUS flare up when its the rainy season. On my first three years of having these disease I always end up on the hospital bed during these season.

so as a prevention, these year I got my flu and pneumonia shots as prescribed my rheumatologist. Now I also starting taking 1000mg of Vitamin C everyday. But I am wondering if it really is helping because for the past couple of days I feel like I am on the verge of having a flu and colds. Hmm..Or it is just my body telling me that I need to de stress. Oh well, I bought one box of vitamin C so whether I like it or not I need to consume it.

The Review Library

I need some more time to finish adding some more reviews on my other blog. I have already conceptualized the additional ideas that I would put in it but it would entail me to focus on it for a day or two.

I am thinking of doing it today hopefully once the little girl take a nap. Who by the way, woke up as early as 5 o clock. I don't know why but she was scared. She might have had a bad dream because when she woke up she would not let go of my hand.

Ok back to my other blog. At first I do the reviews just for kicks but when I realized that a lot of people come back to my blog to read my reviews and even subscribed to my feeds I knew I need to do some more improvements.

But before the improvements, I'll need to do some checking first on other things like the industrial knobs that I need to look at. So, I'll stop blogging for now.

If you need a HAND, I'm here!

Thanks Vannie for this one.

"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."

It's always good to know that you have someone who can talk to and share your thoughts with even if its only through online interaction.

FAMILY DAY

My niece, Aish, will be having her first ever family day in their school on Friday. Since its the first time, my older sister, her mother, is excited on preparing. Aish will be participating in the program and she will be dancing twice so my sister is scouting for her costumes. In addition to that she is also looking for swimsuit. Though not sure if the kids would be able to swim when there is a typhoon coming. But nevertheless, I do hope they would have a great time since its their first.

26

and still growing!

The little girl is celebrating her 26th month today and what can I say? She's developing pretty well and pretty fast! She knows a lot of antics and the daddy has been telling me that he regret not seeing her grow up.

That's one of the disadvantages of an OFW. The salary may be hefty but there are a lot of sacrifices. Sometimes, you end up thinking if its the right decision. Oh well, I need to stop thinking about it. If I continue, I might end up on a crying spell again just like yesterday.

I keep on telling myself to gather myself up and just concentrate on being a good mother while the husband is away. And that's what I am doing!

Too Much ONLINE time

can take aways so many precious offline time.

I saw the latest entry of Mhay in her blog and I share the same sentiments. Over the past couple of days this phrased has always been on my mind 'DON'T LET THE INTERNET DICTATE HOW YOU LIVE!'.

Lately I realized that my schedule has been on a jumble because i try to make sure that I am online 95% of the time. At first my excuse was I am trying to generate money online and that its the only thing that get me connected to the outside world because I am a stay at home mom. But recently everything just does not feel right.

I am guilty of skipping my daily exercise. I am guilty of not being able to spend time with my daughter. I am guilty of not finishing household chores on time. And to top all these I have been lacking sleep which might jeopardized my health. This does not look right.

And while writing this I was not able to grab two opps. One is worth $135 and the other is $35. Bumm3r!

So again, I am cutting my online because I don't want it to dictate how I live my life.

I am not FEELING WELL

...physically and emotionally. I am now in a state that I just want to stay in bed and do nothing but sleep. Hoping that once I woke up I would be able to see a brighter day. But I know that is just being a coward.

I am not feeling well emotionally because the husband celebrated his birthday without us. It is tough but I know his condition is tougher. Though, he had a good laugh when our little girl greeted him 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY' on the phone. It’s not the first time we are in this situation. And I thought I have grown to it, yet here I am still greatly affected.

I am not feeling well physically, I feel in am on the verge of getting flu. I have lazy mornings which tells me that my LUPUS is just around the corner waiting to attack my immune system. There are nights when I feel a short stab on my chest. It keeps on stabbing me when I took a deep breath. I am hoping that this is nothing yet I am afraid to go for a laboratory test to prove that nothing is wrong. My LUPUS is still on controlled stage.

This situation of longing and my LUPUS is draining my system. I know I needed to maintain a positive outlook but how can me when all I see is the negativity of LIFE. Even know that I am writing this, in the hope that I could release some tension, is not effective.

One thing I know that could help: BREATH IN, BREATH OUT, TOOK A DEEP BREATH, BOW MY HEAD and PRAY and say THIS TOO SHALL PASS, THY WILL BE DONE. SIGH!

It's your DAY!

I don't know what to say. Because I know words might make you cry, I don't want you to be lonely nor sad but I know it is unavoidable.

Right now, I am wishing that I am there beside you to greet you personally and offer you the warmest hug yet I know it is impossible.

You are there and I am here, somehow the distance made me lonely. But right now, I am thanking GOD that he created a wonderful man whom I can call my husband.

Time and again, I will say this. Thank You Very Much for fighting for my life. I wouldn't be here as a wife to you and a mom to Anevay if not for your undying faith and courage.

I miss you Mahal and I love You Very Much.

To go or Not To go?

I am contemplating if I'm going for a lab test tomorrow morning or not. I should have done those test last month but I am too lazy to go. Now, its my second month of no show surely next time I meet my good rheuma I am in for another round of scolding. haha.

Its just that the weather is so unpredictable. And rainy days makes me lazy but I know I have to go because its part of having LUPUS. If I won't be deligent in going for my check up I might suffer in the end. And I don't want that. Because I know if I suffer, my family will suffer too.

Oh well, I hope I am in the mood tomorrow.

Success!

Next week would be the last week of September and it is also salary week of the husband. So remittance time for us. And I was bragging yesterday while I was talking to him via YM that I still have some money left on my budget. Excluding the savings that I always put aside on a monthly basis.

Budgeting has always been a challenge for me. I admit its one of my weakest points. But now that I am a wife and a mother I try my best to make is my strongest points. I always set some monthly budget but most of the time I go over it. lol. That's why I am doing my hardest to monitor every penny I spend. Truth is I don't know how much I spend in groceries. So what I did is to do all my purchases through the credit card. That why it can documented. Last month I spend 4k for the groceries. Not bad, huh?

I am going to see if this will go down or up for this month. Urgh! I do hope it goes down. With an unstable economy who knows what the future would bring. That's why I am doing everything to save.

Productive Saturday Morning

Woke up early today. Around 5am and I was somehow pleased that I was able to do some online task and finished everything at around 6am. Then I decided to sleep and the little girl and I woke up around eight.

Since I was done with my online task I decided that today would be a different day. Instead of spending majority of my time in front of the computer I need to move and make myself productive online.

Seems to me that my online life is dictating my offline life. Which I think is a very bad habit. I am a little bit worried that I might gain back the pounds that I have tried to shed through exercise. So before its too late I told myself to set a schedule.

Right now I am keeping my fingers crossed that I would have the discipline to balanced my online and offline task.