Archive for December, 2008
Posted on December 31, 2008 by admin
1. The way to win your heart? Suprises and being sweet and caring.
2. What did you do last night? Blogged a little, then surfed for items for the house like organizers, lighting fixtures, etc.
3. Do you have the same name as one of your relatives? No.
4. Are you looking for a boyfriend/girlfriend? No.
5. One song that’s meaningful to you? A lot. I can’t think of a particular song right now.
6. Do you twirl or scoop your spaghetti? I twirl usually, sometimes I scoop.
7. Do you drink milk straight from the carton? I don’t drink milk.
8. How long is your hair? A little below the shoulders.
9. Do you like Batman? Not so much.
10. Who was the last person who told you they loved you? DS.
11. Addicted to anything? None right now.
12. What were you last listening to in the car? Kids’ songs. DS’ CD was playing.
13. Do you like anyone now? Yes.
14. When was the last time you sang out loud? Probably yesterday.
15. What did you have for breakfast? Champorado.
16. Is your birthday on a holiday? No.
17. What instant messaging service do you use? YM.
18. Can you cook? Yes. But I’m not that good.
19. Did you have a nap today? No.
20. What was the reason you got in trouble last? I can’t remember.
Thanks Chikai!
Posted on December 30, 2008 by admin
I don’t do resolutions but for those who do, I think these tips I snagged from The Happiness Project can help you stick with those resolutions.
1. Be specific. Don’t resolve to “Make more friends” or “Strengthen friendships”; that’s too vague. To make more friends as part of my happiness project, I have several very concrete resolutions like: “Start a group,” “Remember birthdays,” “Say hello,” “Make plans,” “Show up,” and “No gossip.”
2. Write it down.
3. Review your resolution constantly. If your resolution is buzzing through your head, it’s easier to stick to it. I review my Resolutions Chart every night.
4. Hold yourself accountable. Tell other people about your resolution, join or form a like-minded group, score yourself on a chart (my method) — whatever works for you to make yourself feel accountable for success and failure.
5. Think big. Maybe you need a big change, a big adventure – a trip to a foreign place, a break-up, a move, a new job. Let yourself imagine anything, and plan from there.
6. Think small. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that only radical change can make a difference. Just keeping your fridge cleared out could give you a real boost. Look close to home for ways to improve and grow.
7. Ask for help. Why is this so hard? But every time I ask for help, I’m amazed at how much easier my task becomes.
If you have an especially tough time keeping resolutions, if you have a pattern of making and breaking them, try these strategies:
8. Consider making only pleasant resolutions. We can make our lives happier in many ways. If you’ve been trying the boot-camp approach with no success, try resolving to “Go to more movies,” “Entertain more often,” or whatever resolutions you’d find fun to keep. Often, having more fun in our lives makes it easier to do tough things. Seeing more movies might make it easier to keep going to the gym.
9. Consider giving up a resolution. If you keep making and breaking a resolution, consider whether you should relinquish it entirely. Put your energy toward changes that are both realistic and helpful. Don’t let an unfulfilled resolution to lose twenty pounds or to overhaul your overgrown yard block you from making other, smaller resolutions that might give you a big happiness boost.
10. Keep your resolution every day. Weirdly, it’s often easier to do something every day (exercise, post to a blog, deal with the mail, do laundry) than every few days.
11. Set a deadline.
12. Don’t give up if something interferes with your deadline.
13. “Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.” Thank you, Voltaire. Instead of starting your new exercise routine by training for the marathon, aim for a 20-minute walk each day. Instead of cleaning out the attic, tackle one bureau drawer. If you break your resolution today, try again tomorrow.
Posted on December 24, 2008 by admin
Good news from heaven the angels bring,
Glad tidings to the earth they sing:
To us this day a child is given,
To crown us with the joy of heaven.
~ Martin Luther
Posted on December 23, 2008 by admin
You are Multicolored Lights
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Your holidays are a time for cheer and excitement.
You love so much about the holidays, and everyone perks up a little from your happiness.
You try to be grateful for what you have this time of the year.
Even if things have been tough, you can’t help but be joyful.
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Posted on December 7, 2008 by admin
I am craving for my lemon tuyo pasta. It was inspired by this recipe, but since DH is not so fond of shrimps, I replaced it with tuyo. I used bottled tuyo in olive oil. I sauted chopped garlic in olive oil, then added zest of lemon, then I added tuyo. I then added cooked pasta and some lemon juice, plus salt and pepper. I would like to add some arugula but I didn’t find any in the grocery.
Posted on December 7, 2008 by admin
I have a similar shelf at home. And I have been thinking of ways to keep my pots and pans organized. Maybe I can try this one out.
Posted on December 3, 2008 by admin
*via http://decorology.blogspot.com/.
Posted on December 1, 2008 by admin
Sunday Stealing: The Seven Layer Meme.
LAYER 1: Tell us your…
* Name: Alpha.
* Birthday (month, day): 18 days to go. 
* Birthplace: Philippines.
* Current location: Philippines.
* Eye color: Dark brown.
* Hair color: Black.
* Height: 5 something.
* Righty or lefty: Lefty.
* Zodiac sign: Sagittarius.
LAYER 2: What’s…
* Your heritage: Filipino.
* The shoes you wore today: Just flipflops.
* Your weakness: Sale.
* Your fears: Losing my loved ones.
* Your perfect pizza: Basil and tomato or veggie pizza.
* Goals you’d like to achieve: To raise good kid/s and provide a secure future for them.
* Your first waking thoughts: I don’t want to get up.
* Your best physical feature: Hmmm.
* Your most missed memory: With parents.
LAYER 3: Do you…
* Smoke: No.
* Cuss: Not really.
* Sing: I do, but it’s bad.
* Do you think you’ve been in love: Yes.
* Did you go to college: Yes.
* Liked high school: Yes, but not as much as college.
* Want to get/stay married: Yes.
* Believe in yourself: Yes.
* Think you’re attractive: I hope so.
* Think you’re a health freak: Sometimes.
* Get along with your parent(s): Yes, but not all the time.
* Like thunderstorms: No.
* Play an instrument: I tried piano a long time ago.
LAYER 4: In the past month have you…
* Drank alcohol: No.
* Smoked: No.
* Done a drug: No.
* Made out: Yes.
* Gone on a date: With the family.
* Gone to the mall: Yes. We have been frequenting the mall since Christmas is fast approaching.
* Eaten an entire box of Oreos: No.
* Eaten sushi: No.
* Been on stage: No.
* Been dumped: No.
* Gone skating: No.
* Gone skinny dipping: No.
* Stolen Anything: No.
LAYER 5: Have you ever…
* Played a game that required removal of clothing: No.
* Been trashed or extremely intoxicated: No.
* Been caught “doing something”: I believe so. Hee-hee.
* Been called a tease: Hmmm.
* Gotten beaten up: No.
* Shoplifted: No.
LAYER 6:
* Age you did get/hope to be married: I am.
* Numbers and names of children (either you have or want): I have a boy. 2 more to go.
* Describe your dream mate: Someone who understands my very complicated self.
* How do you want to die: Dying of old age.
* What did you want to be when you grow up: I used to want to be a teacher.
* What country would you most like to visit: Any place where my DS can see Mickey Mouse.
LAYER 7: Now tell…
* Name a drug you’ve taken illegally: No.
* Name a person you could trust with my life: My family.
* Name a favorite CD that you own: None.
* Number of piercings: My ears.
* Number of tattoos: None.
* Number of times my name has appeared in the newspaper: None.
* Name a past experience that you regret: I can’t tell.
