tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31186141578421007772024-03-14T06:20:55.862+08:00DNA SuccessZenith In Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011560872315212524noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118614157842100777.post-39184557548814634392013-06-05T01:06:00.000+08:002013-08-26T21:39:03.837+08:00My Felicity<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Just like
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Understanding
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>The pedestal
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>To our Almighty,
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>My ever dearest,
God’s bliss – I prayed for you.</b></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Zenith In Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011560872315212524noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118614157842100777.post-66830345438644089542013-05-05T00:38:00.000+08:002013-05-05T00:38:17.557+08:00Desiderata by Max Erhmann<br />
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terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to
others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid
loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.</span></blockquote>
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vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than
yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in
your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the
world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be
yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Take kindly to the counsel of the years, gracefully
surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in
sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are
born of fatigue and loneliness.</span></blockquote>
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yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the
stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no
doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.</span></blockquote>
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conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy
confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.</span></blockquote>
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<i><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Actually, I have learned this poem from my current boss. He bribed his children to memorize this poem. Well, I copied that thoughts also. My nephew is celebrating his birthday next month, so, I bribed him to memorize this on or before his birthday. I know that he will be happy with simple birthday message only. But then, I am also aware that I couldn't be there for him at all times. Everybody is growing up. Thus, I wish him to grow up with similar maxims to this poem.</span></i></div>
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Zenith In Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011560872315212524noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118614157842100777.post-19568339223806523392012-10-17T21:50:00.000+08:002012-10-17T21:55:45.846+08:00Darn Stupid Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We may have uncommon aphorisms every now and then. And it usually emerge when one is deeply in love or deeply hurt. So what are we exploring - the craziest emotions or the craziest thoughts? Whatever it may be, I still want to share few of my aphorisms on darn stupid thing called love... (peanut bitter! Hehehe) Here's my 7 stupid facts:<br />
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<li>The one who love more is a loser. Just give a percent lower than what you are receiving.</li>
<li>Missing someone will take you to nowhere except in dreams.</li>
<li>Everything is not as it seems.</li>
<li>Pain is always part of that stupid love package.</li>
<li>You can do all the stupidity in life but never in love.</li>
<li>It takes forever to forget someone,but just disregard the memory. It is just a memory.</li>
<li>Being friend with ex is the most stupid idea ever invented.</li>
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So, what do you think?<br />
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<br />Zenith In Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011560872315212524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118614157842100777.post-15645705560473632982012-09-14T06:42:00.000+08:002012-09-14T06:42:00.997+08:00North Luzon Adventures: Itinerary & Travel tips<br />
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<span lang="EN"> </span>We planned to visit various places in North Luzon for just 4 days without
compromising our vacation-spirit adventures & relaxation. Places we wanted
to see are as follows: Vigan, Batac, Laoag, Sarrat, Piddig, Pagudpud (Saud
& Maira-ira). So, if you are a group
of 3 pax and wanted to explore North Luzon by simply commuting, I have the best
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18: Saturday:</span></u></b><span lang="EN"> </span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Stayed at Bantay Health Center
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<span lang="EN"> Trike to Crisologo Museum<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"> Trike to Syquia Mansion <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Burgos Museum<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"> (Walk) Vigan/St. Paul Cathedral<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"> (Walk) Laoag Museum (next to Laoag Capitol)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"> (Walk) Laoag Sinking Tower<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"> (Walk) Laoag Cathedral<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"> Paoay Sand Dunes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">2:00pm – Trike to Laoag
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<span lang="EN">4:00pm – Trike to Pagudpud Bus
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<span lang="EN"> Trike to Bangui Windmills<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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20: Monday:</span></u></b><span lang="EN"> (planned to wake up at 6am to
stroll along the beach but it mizzles in early morning so we opted to snore
longer ahihihi)<b><u><span style="color: #00b050;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"> Kabigan Falls (allot 2 hrs: 30 minutes trek to the
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<span lang="EN"> Patapat Viaduct<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"> Agua Grande Park <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"> >>> Timangtang Rock Formation (just few meters from Bantay Abot Cave)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"> Bantay Abot Cave <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"> Blue Lagoon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"> Dos Hermanos Island<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Beach Blue Lagoon + Dinner (Paluto is usually served after an hour)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tuesday:</span></u></b><span lang="EN"> <b><u><span style="color: #00b050;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">8:30am – Breakfast<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">9:00am – Strolling the shore +
swimming<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">10:30am –Ordered our Lunch, rest,
eat and organizing our stuff <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">1:00pm –Trike to Pagudpud
Highway (Dropped by Timangtang Rock Formation)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">2:00pm –Alight at
Kapurpurawan, Trike to Kapurpurawan Rock Formation <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">6:00pm –Arrived at Laoag </span></div>
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<span lang="EN"> ---last
itinerary (personal) before heading to bus station to Manila<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #215868; font-family: Jokerman; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 128;"> </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #215868; font-family: Jokerman;">Vigan Travel Tips:</span><span lang="EN"> Bantay Church/Bell Tower should
be the first travel destination since it is just 3 buildings away from the
gasoline station. Baluarte Open Zoo opens as early as 6am also, it is best to
visit it first. Afterall, Baluarte is
the farthest tourist destination within Vigan.</span></div>
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also. It is just 15 minutes travel thru
jeepney. It can save you a great time and money to travel it simultaneously.
Negotiate with tricycle driver for Paoay adventures (From Paoay Church to Malacanang
of the North/Paoay lake and Paoay Sand Dunes and going back to Paoay Church or
Laoag Jeep Terminal). For Paoay Sand Dunes, you have to allot a budget (at
least Php1,500 for 30 minutes and Php2,500 for an hour) for the 4X4 car to
bring you to the heart of sand dunes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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It is best to avail the tricycle travel package (Php600 each) for North
Pagudpud and South Pagudpud. For South
Pagudpud Adventures, tourist destinations are quite farther from each other and
you may spend more by commuting and negotiating with different tricycle
drivers. For North Pagudpud Adventures,
don’t miss to swim (or soak yourself in a very cold and relaxing water from the
falls. Don’t swim nearer the falls because you may compromise your safety with the
(water) current. Blue Lagoon meals are usually Palutuan (you select the fish/meat
that you want and they will cook it for you). You have to wait for an hour for
the food to be served.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Zenith In Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011560872315212524noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118614157842100777.post-42452955703172499772012-09-14T04:34:00.000+08:002012-09-14T04:34:00.755+08:00North Luzon Adventures: Budget & Expenses<br />
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<span lang="EN">Our budget is Php5,000/pax. And our expenses are inclusive of food,
accommodation, transportation expenses, souvenirs and entrance fees.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Bus fare (Florida Bus –
Sampaloc to Bantay) @750/pax Php2,250-<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Bantay Tower Entrance fee (donation)
20<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Trike to Calle Crisologo
30<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Trike to Pagburnayan Jar Making
30<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">***Trike (special negotiation for
the rest of Vigan adventures) 300<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Baluarte picture with parrot
donation
20<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Vigan Shirt souvenirs – 3 pcs. 300<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Crisologo Museum Entrance fee
(donation)
20<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Syquia Mansion Entrance fee
(20/pax) 60<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Padre Burgos Museum Entrance
fee (20/pax + tip 20)
80<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Plaza Salcedo – Vigan Empanada 219<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"> Empanada – 30 each<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"> Ukoy – 30 each<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"> Softdrinks – 13 each<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Trike to Bantay Highway
40<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Bus fare from Bantay to Batac
(90/pax) 270<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Batac Empanda (35 each/ 2 softdrinks
@13) 131<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Bus fare from Batac to Laoag
(25/pax)
75<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Laoag Museum (50/pax) 150<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Dinner @ Mcdonalds 280<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Trike to Homestay
52<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">***Homestay rental - Laoag 1,000 <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN">Total expenses – Day 1 Php5,327-<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: #9b00d3; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">DAY 2 EXPENSES:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN">Trike to Sarrat Jeep Terminal
33<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Jeep – Laoag to Sta Monica
(Sarrat) 15/pax +15
60<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Jeep – Sarrat to Laoag
45<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Trike to Paoay Terminal
(34/pax) 102<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">***Trike from Paoay Church<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"> to
Malacanang of the North/Paoay Lake/Sand Dunes 250<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Jeep to Laoag (34/pax) 102<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Trike to Homestay
33<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Trike from Homestay to Saramsam 33<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Late Lunch at Saramsam 780<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Water (35 each) 105<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Trike to Pagudpud Bus Terminal
(2 tricycle)
50<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Bus to Burgos, Pagudpud
(40/pax) 120<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Trike to/from Burgos Lighthouse
(50/way) 100<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Bus to Kapurpurawan
50<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Jeep to Bangui
50<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Trike to Bangui Windmill 100<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Souvenirs 500<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Bus to Pagudpud
30<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Trike from Highway to Homestay
70<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Homestay Rental - Saud +
breakfast 50/pax + 4 SM Light Beer 1,116<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN">Total expenses – Day 2 Php3,729-<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN">Souvenir – Saud Beach 180<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Trike for North Pagudpud Tour 600<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Kabigan Falls<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"> Environmental Fee – 10/pax<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"> Tour guide – 100 + 50 tip<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"> Snacks/Buko Juice + native food – 120 300<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Dinner 877<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Homestay Rental – Blue Lagoon 750 <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN">Total expenses – Day 3 Php2,707-</span></b><span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Trike from Homestay to Pagudpud
Highway 100<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Bus from Pagudpud to Burgos/Kapurpurawan
– 40/pax 120<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Trike to/from Kapurpurwan (200
+ 20 tip) 220<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Snacks
60<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Bus from Burgos to Laoag
90<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Snacks 275<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Bus from Laoag to Quezon City
(700/pax) 2,100<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN">Total expenses – Day 4 Php2,965-</span></b><span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><b><span lang="EN">BUDGET:</span></b><span lang="EN"> 5K/pax <b>Php15,000-</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><b><span lang="EN">EXPENSES:</span></b><span lang="EN"> Day 1 Php5,327-<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><span style="color: blue;"> Day 2 Php3,729-<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><span style="color: blue;"> Day 3 Php2,707-<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><span style="color: blue;"> Day 4 Php2,965-<b> Php14,728-<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN"><span style="color: blue;">Savings*** Php
272</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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***It’s so great to know that we travelled
within our budget. Although, we have not negotiated some of the expenses. (Especially the South Pagudpud Tour, trike for Php600 is still the best option.) <br />
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In addition, the expenses presented is from Bus Terminal
only. So, transportation from/to home, the dinner before the adventure and the
snacks brought by my niece and nephew are not included.</div>
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Zenith In Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011560872315212524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118614157842100777.post-61102608210289958322012-09-14T02:15:00.000+08:002012-09-14T02:15:00.562+08:00North Luzon Adventures: Ilocos Special Empanada<br />
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<i><span lang="EN"> Last August 17 to 21, 2012, I’ve been to Ilocos. I’ve seen a lot of places and I ate a lot of
food, including the very popular – Ilocos Empanada. I taste the Ilocos Empanada from different
towns of Ilocos – Vigan, Batac, Laoag, Pagudpud and even the Empanada from Katipunan
(QC). I tried to eat all to know how
good the empanada is.</span></i><i><span lang="EN"> </span></i> </blockquote>
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<i><span lang="EN"> Empanada is composed of 2 to 3 kinds of vegetables with egg and Ilocos longanisa
(for the special one). It is wrapped in
a rice flour with orange food color and some seasonings. The empanada is cooked by deep frying.</span></i><i><span lang="EN"> </span></i></blockquote>
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<i><span lang="EN"> I want to describe the Empanada in a nice thought that I could, but I can’t. I am wondering what is special in Ilocos
Empanada, what is it? Why is it very
famous? In trying the various empanada,
there’s one thing that I am sure, that’s the name itself that I am paying
for. I said that because there is no
special taste, no WOW factor! (Or I just expect too much for the taste).</span><span lang="EN"> </span><span lang="EN">VIGAN EMPANADA: It is just more of
flour (light brown in color) and oily with vinegar dippings. Actually, I don’t like vinegar and it is too
oily, if you will eat the Vigan empanada, you have to drink softdrinks along
with it to avoid the “Umay” (<span style="color: blue;">lose of appetite</span>) factor and for me, single order
is good for 2 persons.</span></i></blockquote>
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<i><span lang="EN">BATAC EMPANADA: (the original and most famous): My Tita told me that I
should not leave Batac without tasting it because for her, it is really
good. I am confused with the taste of it
knowing that my Tita is very meticulous when it comes to tastes of the food. And I became curious that she actually boasted
it to me. To stop my curiosity, I tasted
the Batac Empanada and I can say, it is much better than the Vigan’s. It is not salty but at the same time, not
tasty. But again, you need to have
softdrinks with it but not as the craving for the softdrinks that I felt when I
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time, in Florida Bus Station while waiting for our trip going home, my brother
bought an empanada again. He actually likes it because of the free catsup. Yes,
it taste better but the crust is thinner and it is messy even if it was put in
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curiosity to try the famous Ilocano food.
But then, you should try it, there’s may be special that you can
find. Unfortunately, it’s not the case
for me. Though, it is the cheapest way
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I am sharing the same sentiments also.
But as to its cost, I feel that it is expensive based on the ingredients
used. It costs Php30 to Php45 (Blue
Lagoon, Pagudpud is the most expensive).
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On her first work week, she requested my (should be) adjustment for a better communication between us. It is an effect when she got sicked. And we cried several times together also. The first time we shared our tears was on her first month (I still remember why..., for the record, it's not me! lol). In a short period, I have adore her for the courage and sincerity.</div>
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She has a patient patient's story, a lady who are strong & determined and who never gave up. (I still have those files and videos.)</div>
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She's patient at work, too. She has a lot of passion not only for the company but also for the community. She is inspiring! She's an Angel!</div>
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She's mataray (<i><span style="color: blue;">frank & straightforward</span></i>) for others, but I must say that she is tactful. Those people need their own medicine sometimes. ;)</div>
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She calls me proactive at work but passive to criticisms (Oooppss! How come you have evaluated me on lunch break? hehehe)</div>
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She's my office confidante. Always accompany me at Big Brother for lunch when I am deeply upset. She have to spend more on lunch than our ordinary Jolly-Jeep* meals.</div>
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Through the years, we shared so much not only about work matters but also with personal matters. Now, I have to thank those sleepless nights of pressures when we have to stay in a hotel to work. It's because we have some bonding moments before we sleep. </div>
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It was great working with her. She's really a sincere, kind, thoughtful, passionate and truly a great friend.</div>
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She is my BESTFRIEND at my previous workplace. And we continue to share the great friendship even after the tenure.</div>
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Just in case you still don't know her, she's my treasured angel ... she's Mildred :)</div>
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barangay held its workshop, I didn’t have a second thought. By the way, it’s about creating value from
scrap materials. We made a jewelry box out of newspapers and jewelry out of
colorful paperbacks. As you have already
noted in my previous blogs, I also am carrying my tag name in the workshop
which is also popular to close friends and relatives – SEXY. By now, you can do nothing about it but
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the BEST, I gave it to my Momsy. And I
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gave us that Valentine’s treat (Lucky for my fellow colleagues, too). But after that instance, I became wary of
throwing that kind of jokes to her. It’s
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We also had few bonding moments and it is all worth remembering. By the way, we also have shared one addiction
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I just can’t get enough of it, so, one time, I really tried eating 1
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Argghhhh, let me reiterate the last word “ALONE”. Hey, excluding the spoon, of course! Hehehe Do you think, I have eaten the spoon,
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Everybody has his
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I have started sharing things in my previous blog <span style="color: blue;">(<a href="http://dna-success.blogspot.com/2012/04/hearts-shooting-moon.html" target="_blank">Hearts:Shooting the Moon</a>) </span>what got me addicted.
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me now is that whenever I receive a gift of a pen, I never use it. It is kept directly to my treasure box of
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Why we play games? Is it really for entertainment or a window for addiction? With so many available games online, in the network or in a file, any kind of computer games is within our reach at any time now. And I knew no man playing window games like Minesweeper nowadays. It's not just because they don't know how to play it. Perhaps, because it's not as popular as Plants vs Zombies or Angry Birds.</div>
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Well, I wish to share the window games that I have been addicted to. Yes, you have read it right! I really got addicted on it. HEARTS! Ooopppss! It's not about love, by the way. But of course, you can relate it to the game somehow. You will try to give up everything just to have the Heart. Aww!!! Hehehehe!</div>
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<b><i><u>How is it played: </u></i></b> You just need to get the lowest score in every round. And if one player reaches 100, then the lowest scorer is the winner. If you get Queen of Spades and all the Hearts, then you have SHOT the MOON which means that 26 points will be given to all your opponents.</div>
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<i><b>SCORING:</b></i> Queen of Spades = 13; Every Heart card = 1.</div>
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">>>> It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">-Theodore Roosevelt</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 14px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">>>>Can I substitute "<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">U</span>" with my "<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">X</span>"? But please don't ask me "<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Y</span>" co'z you will only "<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Z</span>".</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 14px;"><br />
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Most resignation letter have a common parting words "irrevocable resignation". And the fun part of this - a great number of it can also be revoked. Well, let's face it, resigning from a certain job is one of the hardest thing to do. We will stop seeing everyday the people that we have valued & colleagues that became our friends and the other great opportunities within the organization will also cease. This is always true even if we have the valid reasons to leave.<br />
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Behind those valid reasons to leave, there are also good grounds to stay. Sometimes, a pat on a shoulder or a sincere conversation can be just enough to stay. I can attest to this when a well-respected person have stopped me from transferring to another department. You know, my respect and trust to that person and love for the colleagues are the good grounds for me to stay more patiently in the same department. I was counted on, afterall.<br />
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But when the above ways are not as efficient anymore, the company will give an option - the COUNTER-OFFER. I'm not an expert in assessing a good counter-offer but I will be sharing to you how I qualify things.<br />
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<b><i>1. Timing & consequences </i></b>- When was it offered? A week after you tender your resignation or at your last few days? If the company (HR/Boss) already have negotiated your extended stay then, it implies that they are already letting you go. But if after the acceptance of such, they talked to you again for another option, however great it can be, assess the sincerity of the offer. Being happy at work cannot equates any monetary value.<br />
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<b><i>2. Sincerity </i></b>- Why you are being offered with such? Is it really a recognition of your value to the company? Or they have recognized a less competent replacement and having you again will prevent failures? This is the most important factor to me. It is the point of regaining trust or losing it. A good offer should recognize why are you resigning at the first place and work on compromising (or conceding) it. Having a prepared (new) contract during informal meeting without previous conversation or confirmation about the offer will only show a ONE-WAY communication.<br />
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<b><i>3. Actual Value -</i></b> Wacky as it may sound, but I actually did my SWOT Analysis for the counter offer (SWOT = Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat). I look deeper to SUBSTANCE OVER FORM. Aside from SWOT, assess the monetary value of the offer. With your new rate, will you still receive the same benefits like Overtime Pay? If being offered as consultant, you will also lose all the statutory benefits (Employer's share on SSS, Insurance, etc.). What is stated in the contract, is it what is being offered (i.e. responsibility, etc.)? Another thing, people normally accumulate leave credits during employment. Will you still earn leave credits? What about the savings on tax rates? Compute the financial equivalent of these lost benefits vs the counter-offer. How long will the new engagement would be? You must always value a long-term engagement, too.<br />
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When I received the counter-offer, I didn't give my answer right away. I asked for a day to assess various factors as stated above. I am overwhelmed blurrily perhaps, so I need to go out the circle and look what's inside. But before doing that, I asked for God's guidance with the decision that I am about to give. Honestly, the REALIZATION came more vividly to me after.<br />
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With the particular counter-offer that I got, I left the office that day with positive answer, went to church to seek for guidance, got home with a probable negative answer, computed the actual value and slept with negative answer. I am truly grateful that I have declined the offer. ;-)<br />
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At some point of your career, you want to leave the company for some valid reasons (professional/personal). A graceful exit from the company is the last good impression that you can leave and oftentimes, is the most remembered. Your resignation letter should be done in professional manner, too. It's not the right medium to brag your accomplishments or express your sentiments or whines. Whatever your reasons, your resignation letter should only contain 3 themes:<br />
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<b><i>1. Gratitute for the opportunity/experiences.</i></b> Even if the positive things was outweighed by the negative ones, express gratitude for those few positive things. You don't have to look back at negative things but rather, look forward.<br />
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<i><b>2. Reason.</b></i> The only reason you have to write is [a] career growth, [b] better opportunity or, [c] personal reasons. You don't have to lie but if you have reasons other than [a] and [b], you just have to state [c]. Whatever you write in your resignation letter will be refered back to you in the future. Never badmouth your boss. Don't worry because the company/boss will recognize the real reason/s behind every resignation, even in your deep silence. <br />
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<b><i>3. Well wishes.</i></b> Wish the company more success and mean it. You may asked me, "what for?". I am a firm believer of the "Law of Attraction". I believe that if you give good wishes sincerely, it will get back to you a hundred folds.<br />
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Don't worry on how your resignation is being handled. Let bygones by bygones. Focus more on soaring high freely and the opportunity to have a better work milieu.Zenith In Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011560872315212524noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118614157842100777.post-33734623640527731532012-03-18T14:53:00.000+08:002012-03-18T14:53:33.445+08:00Behind Your Back<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xGn_iXWRYyc/T2WGLpaBUkI/AAAAAAAAALg/wVfCp5hf2aw/s1600/back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xGn_iXWRYyc/T2WGLpaBUkI/AAAAAAAAALg/wVfCp5hf2aw/s1600/back.jpg" /></a></div><br />
As I am writing this, I wonder what people will say behind my back. And surely, it's not the things that they can say to me upfront. Because if they do, then, they won't talk behind my back, too. Then, it will be a sort of re-telling some good conversation that we had because they're my friends somehow. I'm sure, it happens to everybody. As the saying, "A dog barks only to a stranger" becomes a testament.<br />
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Honestly, whatever I have said behind anybody. Those are the things that I can also say to him/her directly. The truth hurts but I believe that sincerity engraves a deeper trust. I really am frank (ooopppsss! sincere and tactful rather) at my own right.<br />
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If someone I know constantly talk about others behind their back, then, I have to qualify the language. Why so? It is because of a position, an object of fun, a strong personality, or a character? Among the things, if it's the character of a person, it's the person that I cannot trust. I believe that such person can badmouth anybody (or everybody) including me. This person will have a harder time to really gain my trust. Remember, it's easier to deal civilly than to build rapport.<br />
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Now, are you wondering what people say behind your back? Who cares? You don't owe them any explanation. Your life is not theirs to live unless you really are scandalous to norms.<br />
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Let's not do any fun with other's imperfections or envious in what they have. Our own lives are gracefully beautiful. So, let's live happily with what we have. :-)Zenith In Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011560872315212524noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118614157842100777.post-65265225727264170342012-03-07T11:52:00.008+08:002012-03-07T11:52:00.418+08:00(My) Someone like you Our moods or emotions can always be expressed with songs. We may not discuss our personal struggles in details but there are songs that can really strike our hearts.<br />
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My previous personal anthem was also Adele's song (Chasing Pavements). But after a decade from where the budding love has started, I left that room and the door was finally locked. Well, the key was thrown at the deepest ocean, too.<br />
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But, it seems just like yesterday. And just like the lyrics "...No worries or cares, regrets and mistakes, they're memories made...", no bitterness is in store and it will stay merely a memory. <br />
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...hey, this is just one of my heart's melodies to share ;) Hope, you'll like it as much as I do. <br />
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Most of the business owners and big bosses that I have known have similar traits - Controlled emotion, Harmony & Compromising. As I observe, I have learned that these are just few things needed in business dealings - vertical or horizontal transactions. We can't get all we want, all the time. It's not always "YES" every time we ask. But how we handle things will have a longer impact than we can think of. A "NO" can somehow be transformed to a "YES" if we handled the previous answer harmoniously.<br />
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Well, it's not really the exact things that i am looking for a company that I work with. I can say "Yes" all the time under the rigid culture. But of course, only if I'm in the right path and it's WORTH it all. But as you know, everything has its consequences.<br />
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What if you are not appropriately valued? Or treated just like "a worker that can be replaced anytime." And what if the owner tells your group these things? Or can you fire your boss or the owner of the company you are working with? Most of us might have said "No". Fortunately for me because I have different stand.<br />
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Yes, we can fire them, too. We are not carpets (or rags) to be stepped on. We create value for them and so, we definitely deserve to be treated with such value and respect, also. We may, as well, find another company where our contribution can be recognized and valued. And where we can be ourselves - growing and getting better as we go on...<br />
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Ergo, always be gentle of your words because you will never know when will you ever EAT YOUR OWN WORDS. <br />
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(My) Humility has its reservations, too!<br />
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</div><div> Valentines Day is celebrated every 14th of February all over the world :) It brings out different emotions related to love. But I won't discuss that on this blog. I just want to share the oldest memory of my own Valentine. Initially, I would like to share the biggest card I have received. It is not a normal rectangular gigantic card but a mid-sized card that when you open it, it become really big. It was also trimmed differently. Unfortunately, I don't have a photo of it in my phone and it was kept in my treasure box in Laguna. But I promise to share it to you when I go home (in Laguna). For now, I am sharing this instead. I have received this cutie bear together with a jewelry box and 2 little figurines for my neice (Sweety Babe) from Mabuest with Love. It's one of the thoughtful deeds that put smiles on my lips whenever I remember.</div><div><br />
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My previous weight-loss diet can be described as rollercoaster. I loss or gain weight at my own comfort zone. It was really the least priority in my life. I live and love my lifestyle presuming that my special someone will love me just as I am. I mean, it's part of my package.<br />
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Actually, I am just a simple person who can eat any food, explore any place, dress anything (not for fashion), don't wear makeups, etc. I live happily at my own comfort. I don't really mind what people think of my style.<br />
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But in reality, I really need to level up. Yssa, my friend, is the great influence and inspiration to this facet of my life. On top of everything else, it is just to love myself more. Today, I would like to start this journey with my avid readers and friends.<br />
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From this moment, I will avoid the following food: <b><u><span style="color: blue;">softdrinks, instant fruit juices, junkfoods, candies/sweets, cakes, chocolates and ice creams</span></u></b><br />
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OMG! How can I give up my chocolates and ice creams? How long can I go on without my favorites? Of course, I won't die but abstaining from it is the greatest hurdle I have to face in this phase one of weight-loss diet. Well, I can call this journey as Loving Myself More. Okey, it's a deal that I will stick to this plan for at least 6 months. But it's also a deal that I won't deprive myself for any cravings so that I can go longer for this purpose. So, I will give myself an indulgence once a month for the cravings. Of course, at a small/reasonable servings. To my beloved chocolates and ice cream, please see me next month. And please don't beg to see me more often because I will not be tempted. Hehehe<br />
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My new journey has just begun... ;)<br />
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Having our own computer is now a necessity. For students, it's easier to make researches and to do their projects. And for the employed or self-employed, it's also a medium to improve ourselves, if not a primary source of income. We can just install any program to learn more things. Thus, it's not just a reason of networking or a hobby (like viewing youtube). There are hundred more reasons for everybody. But having a computer is not enough for those purposes. We need a reliable internet connection, wired or wireless. Actually, I opted for the prepaid wireless (broadband). It's not my primary source of income and it's practical for me to have a pre-paid.<br />
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The first broadband that I had is borrowed from my cousin (when she went abroad to work). SMART Broadband - but it's just up to 1 mbps and it's too slow. I don't know if it's because of signal or my computer. But then, my smart mobile (same service provider) have a very good signal and my computer is newly purchased. So, it's really because of the broadband. And when I inquire about it, the normal speed is up to 3.6 mbps already (though, actual is in kbps only). Actually, as I am writing this, the service providers are now selling broadbands with speed of up to 5mbps.<br />
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Anyway, I lost patience with the Smart Broadband and bought the Globe Broadband. For practicality, I always enroll to Unlimited Surfing for 24 hours whenever I surf the web. And I share it to my sister (who is not yet that addicted to FB and google search) and to my brother's-in-law 2yr-old nephew (who are addicted to youtube's cartoon and educational clips). But I'm having problem with this Globe Broadband also. If you're fond of youtube (or other movieclips), then, you'll consume greater mb than normal searches. And if your consumption reaches 800mb, Globe will send you an advisory stating this: <i><u> <span style="color: blue;">Ur data subscription for today has reached 800mb. Ur remaining browsing hours will resume tomorrow subject to promo validity. U may opt to forfeit ur remaining subscription to browse for P5/15 or register to other promos...</span></u></i> OMG! It's not unlimited surfing, afterall. How can it be unlimited if there's some limitations. Aside from frequent surprises of capturing (or debiting) some of my prepaid loads. Arggghhhh....<br />
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Now, I am trying to sell my Globe Tattoo but noone wants it. Actually, Sun Broadband still gives a better promotion i.e Php100 for 3 days UNLIMITED INTERNET, where the normal is Php50/day unlimited internet.` But for now, I'm keeping it till I feel that I have recovered the cost of my investment... I mean, in buying it before changing the service provider. ;) Unless, you want to have it. I can offer you a very low residual value. :)Zenith In Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011560872315212524noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118614157842100777.post-15913665550204615452012-01-29T15:07:00.000+08:002012-01-29T15:07:31.863+08:00My Fetish Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Joj4mRzhLhs/TyTvUgypkwI/AAAAAAAAAKo/7FKqPlrtUzY/s1600/02+candle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Joj4mRzhLhs/TyTvUgypkwI/AAAAAAAAAKo/7FKqPlrtUzY/s320/02+candle.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ever since I see your peel,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Deep within this heart I feel,</div><div style="text-align: center;">The emotion that I cannot deal, </div><div style="text-align: center;">My fetish love that's for real.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love to touch the skin you have,</div><div style="text-align: center;">It is so smooth and silky and suave,</div><div style="text-align: center;">And your smell is a passionfruit for me,</div><div style="text-align: center;">That's my great admiration to thee.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">But when I burn up your ecstasy,</div><div style="text-align: center;">You give me that little fantasy,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then, you've been melting helplessly,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Leaving the fragrance of a blackberry.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">If again I wanted to smell or touch you,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I need a close room to hide you,</div><div style="text-align: center;">And I have to outlay my money,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just to have your company.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Maybe you are loved by your pinkish color,</div><div style="text-align: center;">And that lovely passionfruit-like odor,</div><div style="text-align: center;">But you are not a genuine afterall,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Because you are just a scented candle.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">{a poem made due to addiction to pink scented candles hehehe that's a decade ago, btw)</div>Zenith In Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011560872315212524noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118614157842100777.post-47010093541119332632012-01-25T21:49:00.000+08:002012-01-25T21:49:24.831+08:00The Trouble of a Fake Resume<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VMqK_VKq7t0/TyAIFT4bUiI/AAAAAAAAAKc/D0QCJDONGWc/s1600/01+liar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VMqK_VKq7t0/TyAIFT4bUiI/AAAAAAAAAKc/D0QCJDONGWc/s320/01+liar.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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We all need jobs to sustain our needs and wants (unless, of course, we are already living from our passive income). And in finding a job for a longer time, we may become desperate or simply in getting the dream job that we want. Some of us may overstate our skills or may lie about our work experiences. But we have to realize that jobhunting is a mutual search. We are looking for a company that may help us with our career goals and the company is also looking for a staff that can improve their overall value (which, of course, can be converted to a Profit).<br />
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When we lie about our skills and what we want, we end up getting the inappropriate job for us. I just met someone who overly sugarcoated her CV and surely, she prepared to be an eloquent candidate during interviews. She gets job easily but work became difficult for her due to lack of experience (or expertise). Also, interviewers assess if candidates fit to their work milieu. If we try to please the interviewers of things that we are not, we will just become one of the whiners that they may hire.<br />
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Of course, a company is not an exemption. They will also not tell you the struggles or issues about the company. Advertising always portrait a positive image. And you will accept the offer only to find out that you made a wrong choice if not a good option. Thus, it's our duty to be careful and attentive, too. Honestly, I am also trying to learn things about this until now.<br />
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Generally, we only have power over the things that we have a control of. And it's about the CV that we presented and the honesty or sincerity with our answers during the interviews. Of course, I can't force you not to lie but I would like to advise you instead. If you want to claim that you are adept or have an experience on something, then, you have to study or master those things, too. (Hoping that my blogsite will not be blocked for advising you these things, too. Aahhmmpppfff...)<br />
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Actually, what I really want to impart is this, if no lies or pretentions, then, you will not get caught or trapped. Life is more simple and you will get a better sleep at night and peace of mind.<br />
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Have a peaceful life, everyone! ;)Zenith In Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011560872315212524noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118614157842100777.post-77066681820962148602012-01-08T22:55:00.000+08:002012-01-08T22:55:28.245+08:00Finance 101<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yRX5K_8loMI/Twmt7ozHsiI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/MBVGbdWXYcU/s1600/1+money.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yRX5K_8loMI/Twmt7ozHsiI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/MBVGbdWXYcU/s1600/1+money.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;">photo from google</span></div><br />
Everybody has a goal for financial freedom. And understanding our finances plays a major role to its success. Let me share some helpful ideas:<br />
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Basically, there are 2 types of income: Active & Passive. Active income is the income that we generate by giving our services actively. The best example for this is our salary. We give our time and effort to receive the active income. Passive income, on the other hand, is the income that we receive "while we are sleeping". Examples are rental income, royalties income, interest income, etc. Having an active income is just a short term goal, but accumulating passive income generating assets is our long term goal. Our attitude towards this long term goal determines how fast we can be financially free.<br />
In Accounting point of view, we have to accumulate Income-Producing assets and not liabilities. Let me discuss further. We always love to buy things ie gadgets. In buying, we should consider our necessity and its benefits. Should we buy a high-end phone for necessity or just for a status symbol? Buying a car is one example of accumulating a liability. When we buy car, we are buying more expenses also like gas, toll fees, repairs/maintenance, etc. Unless, you buy car to rent it out. Another example from personal experience, I love reading books but quality books are quite expensive. What I did to sustain my hobby is I let friends to rent/borrow it for Php50/week. I am earning at the same time helping them to learn more in life. Cool, isn't it?<br />
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So the next time you buy for something, ask yourself - Is it your necessity or just a luxury? Of course, this is not applicable to people who are financially free already. And if you are, you should not be reading this blog of mine, too. ;) Happy planning... :)<br />
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</div>Zenith In Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011560872315212524noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118614157842100777.post-10015610598597325842011-12-10T19:42:00.000+08:002011-12-10T19:42:51.786+08:00The Secret of My Mommy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ASV9Vm9VW2g/TuNFW0xDqLI/AAAAAAAAAKE/Rqr3QOiWwUc/s1600/298114_2252256473544_1462235652_32470853_3610056_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ASV9Vm9VW2g/TuNFW0xDqLI/AAAAAAAAAKE/Rqr3QOiWwUc/s320/298114_2252256473544_1462235652_32470853_3610056_n.jpg" width="253" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">Cory is the name of my Mommy,</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">Who has a lot of money,<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">She calls her husband “honey”,<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">December 30 is their wedding anniversary.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">After 30 years of humanity,<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">My mommy borned seven baby, <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">Happiness is the feeling of everybody,<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">The Heaven and Earth are propinquity.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">I’m the youngest of her lady,<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">Whom everybody got envy,<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">Because of my healthy body,<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">And also my popularity.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">Mommy gives water to the thirsty,<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">Gives bread to the hungry,<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">Her heart is open to everybody,<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">And help with rigidity.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">Mommy have a lot of ability,<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">The reason of my loyalty,<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">If I’m with her I’m safety,<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">Without a feeling of anxiety.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">Now she has her own party.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">Celebrating her 56<sup>th</sup> birthday,<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">Which is done yearly,<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">Sanctify her is our tendency.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Whew! After 17 years, I am sharing this poem online. This is the first English poem that I have made. Thanks to Ms. Alinsunurin (my high school journalism teacher) who taught me the fun and beauty of writing. And of course, thanks to <a href="http://emoteradesexysoltera.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">KM</a> - a great influence to my passion in writing. She truly inspires me …then and now! <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div>Zenith In Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011560872315212524noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118614157842100777.post-5298048597515283472011-12-01T21:37:00.006+08:002011-12-01T23:23:47.465+08:00My Sunshine Blogger Award<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E-OKzknWC58/Ttdw5hQuw4I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/EQhDRK_ioFs/s1600/01+sunshine-award.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E-OKzknWC58/Ttdw5hQuw4I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/EQhDRK_ioFs/s1600/01+sunshine-award.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> I am doing my blog routine, visiting the blogs of my frequent visitors, when I came across with this award. It really surprised me that <a href="http://www.ronsilvoza.com/" target="_blank">Ron</a> chose me to be one of the recipients of this awesome (really awesome!) award. Whew! I am having an extended circle of friends in this blogging world. And this extended circle really is so amazing. Let me explain why. A friendship that started with <a href="http://emoteradesexysoltera.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">KM</a> (my high school comrade), I became close to his father (<a href="http://papalengthoughts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Papaleng</a>) who created an Xpressionlane Forum where I have also met <a href="http://fallenrainnes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">PS</a>, who also have a blogging buddy (high school pals), she's no other than <a href="http://foodandfoodtrips.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rovie</a> who gave this award to <a href="http://www.ronsilvoza.com/" target="_blank">Ron</a> and <a href="http://www.ronsilvoza.com/" target="_blank">Ron</a> also gave it to me. What a wonderful world! I am enjoying and welcoming a bigger horizon of this blogging world. Amazing, is it not?</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-top: 0.25em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Since this award should be passed to 10 People, I will be choosing 10 blogging friends randomly. Oh please, don't feel bad if you will not be chosen, there's only 10 slots from over a hundred blogging friends ;) But to all of you - thank you for adding sunshine to my blogsite. Either online or offline, rain or shine, I will remain grateful :)</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-top: 0.25em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">By the way, here are some </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">set of rules</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"> for the recipients of this Award:</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-top: 0.25em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1) Thank the Person (that's <a href="http://dna-success.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Me</a>) who gave this award and write a little post about it.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2) Answer the Questions Below.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3) Pass it on to 10 Bloggers who you think deserves this award and send them a message telling them about it (thru contact page/shoutbox or etc) to let the recipient know that they got an award.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-top: 0.25em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">Questions</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> (and my Answers):</span></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-top: 0.25em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">Fav Color: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Baby Pink, Sky Blue and Yellow</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">Fav Number: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">7 and 1104 (oh please don't start counting my great madness LOL)</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Fav Drink: Water, Pineapple Juice and Green Tea</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">Facebook or Twitter: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Facebook (after all, my twitter posts are also linked and posted to my FB wall hehehe)</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">Your Passion: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Great food and Financial Freedom are some (complete list is available upon request hahaha just kidding)</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">Giving or Getting Presents?: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Giving - it's one of my languages of love ;)</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">Fav Day: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Sunday and Wednesday ;)</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">Fav Flowers: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Tulips, Sunflower and Stargazer (and I haven't received any of these yet.... aheemmm...)</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-top: 0.25em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-top: 0.25em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It's about time to pass it on... and my Sunshine Blogger Awardees (in Alphabetical order) are:</span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-top: 0.25em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://matabangbyahero.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Artiemous</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://business-ito.com/" target="_blank">Crucial Bliss</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://kamukamo.com/" target="_blank">Finding Happiness</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: normal;"><a href="http://christiangareth.blogspot.com/" style="line-height: normal;" target="_blank">Gareth</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><a href="http://gjramos.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">Iced Girl</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><a href="http://hersheysmadness.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">Jen</a></span><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">:) Now, I have to get back to visiting my other blogging friends... :)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">OMG, this also reminds me that there's one more pending award that I need to pass on... </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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