No post for today except for this. Have an event in Tagaytay the whole day. Then tomorrow, back in Tagaytay with family to have an R&R until sunday. We are staying there for the weekend.

Be back soon, break muna.

I’m sure Dicky would love it when I tell him that I found an Online Billiards in the internet.  He loves to play snooker and he’s good at it.  In fact, he do have a billiard table back to his mom’s house.  This site that i researched is BilliardMagic.com.  This online game allows everyone from everywhere to enjoy a broad range of billiard games including 8 ball, 9 ball, and snooker.  You can get to meet other players from different parts of the world who are all into online snooker.  What’s good about the site is their 3-D environment platform that is perfect for online gaming.  In fact, you will be suprised that they even have billiard tournaments available. 

I got a number of emails from my readers regarding working blogs.  I guess my post in one of the egroups, wherein I said that I was able to buy my LV bag using my paid tasks money was a clincher to it.  A lot got interested with it.  Well, the very first thing I told them is to create first a blog.  If they do have one already, they should atleast make their blog active to get approval from paid blogging sites.  For some, I recommended to get their own domain also to get more opportunities. In this case, one must decide first for a domain name to use.  When you search the internet, there’s a number of Domain Name Registration sites that can help you with it.  One should choose carefully though a reliable site that offers even hosting.  Paylessdomains.com.au is one of the sites that offer these.   Coupled with domain name registration is a 24/7 Customer Support, free email hosting, free url forwarding, free management tools and even fast domain approval.  The site also offers webhosting packages that are guaranteed for its speed and reliability.  Check them now if you re considering to get your own domain.

Everything now can be done online.  This is information technology.  Way of life of people are changing because of this advancement.  For example, even playing casino can be done through internet.  There’s a wide selection of casino online that you can find when you just look for it in any search engine.  There’s also some resource sites that review different casino sites.  If you are for online casino, it is better to choose carefully what site you will make your first bet.  It is significant to identify first the different playing field available online.  Aside from it, it would help if you will also read some blogs about online gaming.  One of those is x-casinos.com.  With this blog, they do a thorough research and review about any online casino available in the market today.  They even do provide a step-by-step guide on how to get started with any game.  They have blogged about rules of the games and they have identified all the popular games available.  The site can even lead you to the largest bonuses and most profitable games online.  But they are just fair to provide even unbiased reviews about any casinos on the internet.  In their recent blog, they are talking about Rushmore Casino Slots which is an outstanding site as being professional, supportive and offers a secure gaming environment that allows for a winning experience to anyone who would like to try casino online. 

So I’m overly excited also about this. 

I got a call from the fiancee of Dicky’s cousin just few minutes ago that they are getting Margaux as a flowergirl for their upcoming wedding on September this year.  Bummer me, I even forgot the date right after putting down my cellphone!  hahaha.  I was talking kasi to someone on the other line. 

Then, my cousin from Canada said she is finally getting married and she’s getting me as one of her secondary sponsors and Margaux again as a flowergirl.   No, the wedding is not going to be in Canada.  How I wish!  It would be here in Manila on Jan10, 2009, which reminds me that I need to help her look for church and reception venues. 

But I’m all excited to become part of the entourage again and for Margaux to become a flowergirl.  And I’m pushing my cousin to also include Bianca!  hahaha, stage mother talaga!

She underwent blood test first for Total Ige to check her allergy level but result would not come out within a day so we have to wait till saturday to know about it.  Her allergologist suggested that we wait for the result before she undergoes specific skin testing. 

It was painful for my little girl when blood was taken from her.  The medtechs had to wrap her with blanket so she cannot move.  She was crying and I just have to hold her feet.  But after the procedure, she was again active and playing.  I guess her threshold for pain is higher than her sister Margaux. 

It would still be numerous tests for her, to clearly identify what causes her atopic dermatitis but we are hoping that she would get through it and that eventually she would outgrow it.

One of my plans this year is to get Lasik treatment.  But still undecided on where to go.  I’m also kinda afraid of the procedure so for the meantime, I would probably just change my eyeglasses.  I’m looking around for new designs for eyeglasses.  Don’t you think its trendy to get a colored eyeglass? I have searched for new stylish designs and I was suprised to found out about Zenni Optical $8 Rx Glasses. It is such a great deal. ZenniOptical.com sells internationally. They have huge selection of lenses available. What I use is the progressive lens which they do have. It is a Best Thing Found: Zenni Optical. They can sell it at a very low price because they manufacture their own frames and can sell it directly to customers online. Thus, I believe that I made a Great Discovery: Zenni Optical.

This is what I am rooting…

I have a corporate account which would be celebrating a family day for their employees by February.  They wanted a cool and new idea to incorporate for the party and so I am tasked to give my presentation by next week.  They want some physical activities for families to enjoy.  So I am making my researches since yesteday.  I came across some information regarding playing paintball as an outdoor activity.  It is a fresh new idea that we still haven’t done to any of the family days we have organized.  I experienced paintball battle in Baguio before with friends and I enjoyed it a lot.  So I searched some more regarding this activity.  I, then landed on the site of White River Paintball Field. It is the largest paintball field located in Indianapolis.  I am amazed that they do have 4 playing fields available:  Battlefield, Fort Field, Woodsball and Wall Field.  They even offer private party packages, which is so cool.  When you rent their field, you can have your own referees the entire day, your own private staging area with tables and canopy and you can play as long as you want the whole day.   How I wish there’s a playing field like this in our country.  It could be a good option for activities for our corporate parties and events. 

I have been looking for ways to maximize earnings in blogging and I came across a site where you can earn while playing audio-ads in your website.  This is a good way to monetize your site. With Pay Per Play, you get paid everytime your website is seen. You just need to sign in your email address in their website so you could get the complete information on how to monetize your blog or site. Worth to check it out.

We will be going to Medical City later for the blood test of Bianca. Well, unknown to many, she has atopic dermatitis since birth. We would have to manage it everytime based on what she eats, what we put on her skin, even on what she wears. Recently, she has some skin attacks again that I had to bring her to her allergologist last week. The blood/skin test was really due when she reaches 1 year old but I had to delay it cause i’m afraid for what she’s going to go through with it. But last week, her allergologist advised us to proceed with it already. We would be able to know what causes her attacks based on this test. Atleast, this could eliminate the factors that could manifest her atopic dermatitis.

I pray my baby would be able to endure this test. Still hoping that she would outgrow this skin problem in time.

Look below…

Dicky has a 38K miles and I have 2K miles (used up my 15K miles last year for  a trip in HK), both from Mabuhay Miles.  If I transfer my miles to his account, he will then have 40K miles, which would be equivalent to 2 round trip tickets to Singapore.  Yahoo!  Malapit ko nang ma-convince si Dicky.  Konting pilit na lang!

We can just get tickets for the two kids. 

Girls, did you make your wordpress updates already? Well, been seeing in the flatform this message “A new version of WordPress is available! Please update now.”

Have tried it but went back to the old version. I’m super slow regarding this. There are downloads kasi, I’m super tamad with it. What’s the new version about? Is it easy to use as well?

Would appreciate feedback.

I was tagged by Thet Thanks girl! I’m so flattered when you said about “ever-famous wedding planner!” bwahaha.

. How long have you been blogging?
~ My first post was July 29, 2005 so almost 2 years and 6 months already.

2. What inspired you to write a blog, and who are your mentors?
~ I wanted to journal about my kids and our family. I wanted to write about our way of life, our activities, our travels, our plans.

3.What are the three things that you love about being online?
- meeting new friends
- insights from other people
- and now, extra moolah

4.What are the three things that you struggle with in the online-world?
- not much, I’m enjoying it a lot. Likely, just the spams.

Snag it if you want!

I have learned to use online shopping and I enjoy it a lot.  I love the convenience that goes with it.  I give high regard to companies that offer online shopping.  So I guess merchants should really look into getting shopping cart software for their website in order to boost their sales.  Ashop Commerce is the leading provider for this kind of software.  It caters to small and medium sized business that are looking to build their  online division of sales or just simply start online business.  They have a team of professionals that provide good customer service.  Their software is award winning and word-class.  The process is simple.  You can view the free demo from their site.  They customize the design for each merchant, provide all the features and content needed for ecommerce and you can even pay using your credit card.  You can have an online store just within hours.  They even provide a 10-day free trial of the software.  So try it if you want to venture to any online business.

I’m surveying as to where best to go for summer vacation this year?  I wanted to go to Boracay again this time to bring the kids, especially now that Cebu Pacific (bigger plane) is flying via Caticlan already.  My husband said last night that there will be no major travel plans for the year, in fact, it is not included in his budget as we are building the house.  But I’m haggling for atleast one major (out-of-the-country) trip.  I’m still hoping if we can go to US this year and celebrate christmas there but it might not be workable as we would also like to spend our first christmas in our new house.  So I’m just hoping to push through for a US trip to attend the ACWPC’s class for a week.  Given that, I would settle for an asian destination.  I’m also haggling for one minor travel (local destination).  If we are bringing the kids, I would want to go to a familiar place like Boracay or Bohol so it would be easier to tend them.  But I’m still undecided.    Note: husband is not agreeable to all my plans so I’m paying for whatever trip I may plan.

Hahaha, (haba ng intro ko ano?)  Anyway, I’d like to know as to where you guys planning to go this summer?  Any great suggestions for place to check out?  I’m open even for quick getaways but also thinking for travelling by plane.  Any feedback re Kota Kinabalu? I’ve been meaning to check the place also.  Would also love to go back to HongKong this year.(even if Dicky doesn’t want, cause we have been going to HK every year for the past 4 years—>it’s my royal retreat.  I love HK!)  I would love to passby Macau if  ever we would go HK this year. 

Girls, would appreciate you sharing your plans and suggestions…

Have you tried playing in a casino?  We did a couple of times before in Casino Filipino in Tagaytay.  We also did in Las Vegas when we went to the US last year.  And I was suprised that there are some online casinos as well that are widely available in the internet.  But before you make any bets, it is better to choose the right online casino for you.  Make a research about it.  Pro360 is of the sites that can help you with the wide selection of games online.  It actually provides a detailed review of about different sites with consideration of factors like game experience, trust score and bonuses offered by the site.    It is important to know these factors on whatever online casino games you will venture.  They review sites that offer online poker, craps, slots and roulette.  They have a listing of top 20 reviewed casinos and provide types of it to ensure a pleasurable gaming experience.  In most cases, each review page also have signup bonus banners that can let you started.  These are usually greater than what the online casinos offer directly.  Check the site if you want to try online casino.

This is one of our pictures when we went to Bohol in 2004 as our 2nd year wedding anniversary celebration.  Oh, we were still childless then so notice my confidence in wearing two-piece.  Please don’t laugh!  Anyway, I don’t know if I would even have the confidence again to wear two-piece after giving birth to two daughters.  First my figure have actually changed dramatically!  Second, I have some marks on skin that could have prevented. I could have prevent stretch marks by using an effective stretch mark cream. But there were lots in the market and you couldn’t figure out which one could be appropriate to your skin. In Divas-blog.com, which actually an ultimate resource for skin care solution they made a recent research on variety of creams available in the market.  You can read it in their recent posts in the blog.  One that actually passed their test is Revitol Stretch Mark Cream They have pictures in the site that shows the effectiveness of the cream.  I’m not sure though with it’s accuracy but based on reviews, the said cream is the best formulation that can prevent or diminish those marks.  Well, my marks weren’t so obvious actually.  It can still be covered even if I’m wearing a two-piece but where did my confidence go?  Now, I’m thinking if there is one available here in our local drugstores of that kind of cream.   I can actually order the product online.  They have the best value of $159 for six months supply.  Is it worth a try so I can wear my two-piece again?

We are nearing our house construction.  Close to building our dream house and we are getting excited about it.   But we are also getting anxious about the soaring expenses we would have to incur.  Of course, after building the house, we need to furnish as well and I won’t settle for anything less.  We have contracted already Dicky’s aunt who will do the interior design of the house.  It would definitely eat up most of our savings.  With this, Dicky and I are already planning our budget expenses for the whole year.  As he said, we will limit our travel plans.  But I’m haggling for atleast one major travel this year.  He also told me to skimp on some unnecessary purchases (read as: my designer bags! huhuhu).  Ok, I’m haggling for another one at the very least.  He said that if we totally runs out, he would avail of some cash advance loans from banks.  I told him about the popular payday loans available online.   I’m just so amazed how this cash loans work because it is fast and would just require to submit the application form online.  There are just some minimum criteria to get approved like being employed for atleast 3 consecutive months, have a valid checking acoount that is open for atleast 3 months.  With Cashadvance1500 site, once can choose a number of lenders suited to one’s need.  I guess this kind of loan is not bad at all as long as you take responsibility for it.  How I wish we have something like this in the country.  It could be a great help to many.

I’m very confident that my daughter Margaux will be a very good sister to Bianca.  Last night, while in bed, I was scribbling in my notebook some work.  Then Bianca in bed, started to move and cry for milk.  Her bottle of milk was already in the headboard so I immediately got up to get it.  It was so amazing how Margaux reacted.  She grabbed the bottle of milk from me to give to Bianca and said to me:  “Margaux na, mommy!”  And then she was tapping Bianca’s leg as in putting her to sleep.  Then she said to me: “Work na, mommy.”  She was asking me to go back to what I’m doing and that she could just take care of her little sister.  It touched my heart so much!

On occasional days also, whenever I need to leave the house for meetings, Margaux will tell Bianca: “Don’t cry Bianca, mommy office lang!”  Can you imagine?  She so adorable to take care of her sister. 

I’m confident that she would really be a good sister to Bianca and that I look forward to them growing up together to be so close as sisters. 

These moments were just so precious…

Thanks to Jacqui for these awards.

It is really great to build friendships through blogging.  I’m passing the above awards to  my new added blog buddies:  Rocks, Sasha and Quel.

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Nope, this is not a paid post but I just like to share it…

Since last year, I have been thinking to get a certification either from  Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants or Weddings Beautiful Worldwide.  I’m actually just planning to get the home study program.  But I came across a week of class with ACPWC last year.  I got interested so I emailed the director to inquire for their class schedule for this year. 

Here’s a copy of my email:

 >   Good day Ms. Ann Nola!
 >
 > I am Jody Liwanag, a wedding coordinator based in the Philippines.
 > The name of my company is Events Experts under registered business
 > name of JLiwanag Events Management Consultancy Services.
 >
 > I am writing to you as I would like to know if you have set schedules
 > already for your 5-day course for year 2008.
 >
 > Your course outline interests me to apply and gain further knowledge
 > about wedding planning.  Although I am in business already close to 5
 > years, I am sure your course will still help me a lot in honing my
 > skills as a wedding consultant.
 >
 > With it, I would like to understand that the 5-day course is not
 > exclusive for US residents only right?  I would be interested as well
 > to your home-study course but I believe the 5-day course will very
 > well help me in interacting with colleagues and other wedding
 > planners in your country.  Have you accepted a student from outside
 > the US before?
 >
 > Reason I am asking for the schedule for 2008 is for me to plan ahead
 > my trip.  I have checked your calendar of events and you actually
 > have a course in Long Beach, CA come October of this year.  It is
 > actually perfect as my relatives are nearby the area but with the
 > schedule given like October 22-26, I’m afraid I cannot fly in as
 > I have a wedding to organize here in Manila on Oct 20 and Oct 27.
 > Given long haul of flights, it would be impossible for me to take the
 > flight.
 >
 > Hope you can send me information about your upcoming calendar
 > especially for 2008 so I can verify with my schedule as well.
 >
 > Looking forward to your response.
 
 > Warm regards,
 > Jody Liwanag
 > Events Experts
 > www.events-experts.com
 > www.events-experts.blogspot.com

I got a reply today:  

Thank you for your interest in the ACPWC. Below you will find the 
information you requested.

Classes and Locations for 2008

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA–Los Gatos:   March 31-April 4:  La Rinconada 
Country Club–This class is targeted to Facility Wedding Consultants, 
Facility Event Planners, Facility Managers, etc…

ALABAMA–Birmingham:   April 28-May 1, 2008:  Jefferson State 
Community College

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA–Los Gatos:  May 5-May 9, 2008:  The Toll House

GEORGIA–Atlanta:  June…TBD

TEXAS–San Antonio:  June 23-June 27, 2008:  St Anthony Hotel

FLORIDA–Miami Beach:  August 11-August 15, 2008:  The Colony Palm Beach

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA– November…TBD

Thank you again and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Ann Nola, Director
ACPWC
7791 Prestwick Circle, San Jose, CA 95135 USA
www.acpwc.com
annnola1@earthlink.net
408-528-9000

ACPWC is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of 
professionalism and integrity, raising the level of education and 
ensuring uniformity and promoting career success on a national basis 
in the wedding and special event industry

I got excited with this.  Now, I’m checking my calendar as to when is the best time to go.  Well, i have events already in some months.  Can I go June or August?  I would love to see Georgia or Florida.  It all depends…I really hope.