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PinayBloggers.com Launched 2008-02-04 19:49:00 Yes, this here is another shameless plug of a new website I've put up. It is a forum for Filipina bloggers. So if you’re a Filipina who loves to blog, please join this forum. It is mainly a support group for all Pinay bloggers, but it also covers other topics of interest. The forum is a bit bare right now as it is fairly new so please, please, please help me fill it up with your presence. I am hoping to see all of you there! ...

Being Prepared 2008-02-01 22:02:00 Speaking of cars, this reminds me to list down our auto insurance company so that we can inform them of any changes in our mailing address once we finally decide to move out to another property. I have created a checklist for us so that we know which persons, agencies or companies we have to inform of said changes. I think this will help us be more organized when the time to make the big move comes. ...

More Freebies 2008-02-01 21:47:00 I forgot to blog about this yesterday. I received another round of freebies in the mail once again.This time it was from Poise (again as they allow 2 samples per household) and Avado. Avado sent me a couple of brochures and 6 different sachets of their products -- half of which were for baby. Nice!My freebies blog is still not up yet. Almost 48 hours have passed and still no blog to speak of. I hope they do keep their word soon. Otherwise, I will have to contact their customer service team for assistance. **crossing my fingers** ...

Auto Improvement 2008-02-01 21:41:00 My dear brother R has been requesting me to canvass for auto parts for his prized car. He is so car crazy if you ask me. He spends lots of his time and money improving or modifying his red car. I think he got this hobby from my dad. After his interest in lowering springs, maybe next time he will ask me to canvass for wood dash kits. They are lovely additions to anyone's car but the question is, can he afford it? Only, I guess, if he gets a bonus from his company this year. Otherwise, he'd need to save up for it. ...

Surprises 2008-02-01 21:35:00 I like surprises. The good ones only, of course. I love it especially if it is something you have been wanting and you got it when you least expected it.Well, it happened today to me. A while ago, I was pleased to find out that I have been assigned 8 opportunities for paid blogging. I hope this becomes a regular thing since I need to catch up for all those days I was not able to get any. Last month, I did not reach my quota. I was short, which leads me to question the regularity of work. Let's hope and pray that the heavens are on our side, and that more opportunities come our way. ...

On Call Centers 2008-02-01 07:38:00 The call center industry is definitely booming in the Philippines and in other countries overseas. Outsourcing has now become the thing for most multinational companies as this can save them heaps in human resources.Well, you can't blame them. Times are tough and they are naturally just being smart and practical. This though translates to more investors and job opportunities in third world countries like the Philippines, which is a good thing. Call centers are sprouting like mushrooms and even though these countries are overpopulated, some times they still cannot fill in the demand. It's that great.As business is growing fast in this industry, these companies should also be up to date with the latest technology so that they can be more efficient in the delivery of there services. Their Call Center VoIP Phone Systems must be top-of-the-line. Such systems can be provided by Xpander Communications. Their Nimbus Edition is something worth looking into as it is low maintenance and inexpen ...

Baby Boom 2008-02-01 07:31:00 It looks like it is going to be a fertile year this time. I already got hold recently of news that my brother-in-law's wife is pregnant again, and J's good friend since high school also found out that they are expecting. Learning that one is having a baby is always good news, at least as far as I am concerned. We also hope to get a similar one probably next year, God willing of course! ...

Feast 178 2008-02-01 07:25:00 Better late than never! Here's my feast.AppetizerWhat is your favorite kind of cereal?I used to love Kellogg's cornflakes when I was a kid. Now that I'm all grown up, I am no more a cereal person. I love muesli bars though.SoupWhen was the last time you purchased something for your home, what was it, and in which room did it go?I purchased a couple of tupperware items (love tupperware!) -- a veg out and a large season serve. Obviously, it went into the kitchen.SaladWhat is the funniest commercial you’ve ever seen?I thought the ad with the "to keep the rabbits out" (on why the great wall of China was built) tag was cute when it first came out. Now, I don't find it quite as funny anymore. :PMain CourseMake up a name for a company by using a spice and an animal (example: Cinnamon Monkey).Hmmm... how about Paprika Porpoise? Whatever that is.... :DDessertFill in the blank: I haven’t ______ since ______. There's a lot I haven't been doing for some time. But, I'll go for: I haven' ...

Into Sports 2008-02-01 07:06:00 My brother D is very much into sports. Even though he is asthmatic, he does not let it stop him from playing his favorite sports such as basketball and soccer, just to name a few.Speaking of basketball, I am sure he will go gaga if I gave him a couple of Miami Heat Tickets as he is a fan of the NBA. I reckon that it is a good idea since he is graduating from college this April and he also happens to celebrate his birthday on the same month. well, he is worthy to receive such a gift because of all his hard work as proven by his high grades. I won't be worrying about not getting those tickets as I am certain that Premium Seats USA sells a massive selection of them so you're guaranteed a seat at your favorite event. I guess the only thing I need to worry about is saving up enough money so that I can purchase them for my brother. ...

Freebies in the Mail 2008-01-31 07:23:00 Since my freebies website isn't up yet, I thought I'd just post this entry in this blog in the meantime. The links may not work as well so please bear with me.Since yesterday, our letterbox has been full of the freebies I requested on the internet last week. I was so pleased to discover this yesterday as I have never received so much goodies in the mail before. Anyway, here's what I got (click pictures to enlarge).This here is from Carefree. They sent me a small make-up bag with two pads and a pack of tampons. It also came with a booklet for teens.These greeting cards were actually a bonus for me because I did not request for them. It's one of those companies who send you samples of their products and if you are interested in them you can buy more of their products at a low price. Anyway, I loved these because they were of good quality and not like one of those cheap cards you buy in stores. These 2 will probably cost $10 had I bought them myself.My sample baggie from Sheer Mineral ...

First QOTW 2008-01-31 05:19:00 I am joining Yen's QOTW. :)1. Last time you had a manicure/pedicure? It's been ages. If my memory serves me right, I think I was still pregnant with Erin then. I was in Manila at that time to attend my BIL's wedding.2. First thing you do in the morning? Go to the toilet to pee.3. What did you do last night? Surfed the net, finished my paid blogging assignments.4. What are you wearing right now? It's a bit cool tonight so I'm wearing a tank top and my old work pants. 5. Favorite pizza topping? Lots of cheese please, and some green capsicum and tiny meatballs. Yum!6. Have you ever won a trophy? Not a trophy, but medals. :)7. Have you ever ordered from an infomercial? Never.8. Do you have a nickname? What? I do. I go by many names. My barkada calls me Lami. J calls me Mommy. My mom and siblings call me At/Ate (being the eldest). My twin sisters (our youngest) call me Bading. :P9. What color do you prefer to wear? I have a thing for pastels. But I also love anything white, blue, black ...

Viva Las Vegas 2008-01-31 04:55:00 Las Veg as seems to be the entertainment capital of the US. I know New York is dubbed as the city that never sleeps. But I reckon with all the Las Vegas Shows and casinos operating in Nevada, it's going to give NY a run for its money.And with that said, I am sure to drop by this vibrant city to get a feel of it myself. Seeing at least one of the live shows is a must and 'Best of Vegas' can definitely help me get the best seats to the best shows in Las Vegas. Now, the only question that remains is when we will be able to visit the states to make this a reality. Maybe, hopefully, in the near future. ...

Domain Hitch 2008-01-31 04:47:00 I recently decided to get another domain for myself. This time around it is for the freebies blog I created a few weeks ago. I thought it would be easy as pie to integrate my blog to my new domain. The blog is still not on my URL and it would probably take me up to 48 hours to see it up and running. I honestly hope I can see it working perfectly by tomorrow. I'd hate to disappoint the handful of subscribers I've already managed to get. ...

Someone's coming over 2008-01-25 17:48:00 Our friend R is coming over to Oz next month. He has been J's good friend since grade school. He is an engineer and an expert of his field. He once worked for a cable company before so I am sure he knows all this stuff about cables and how they work. I think he will be here for training in Melbourne. I hope he does have time to drop by our state so we can get together. It'll be nice to see him and he can finally meet the little girl (who happens to be his godchild) as well. We'll be looking forward to that. ...

Shameless Plug (again!) 2008-01-25 17:14:00 If you are based in Oz and are a sucker for freebies, then visit FREEBIES AUSTRALIA. It's a new blog I've put up, where I compile all my daily finds of freebies found on the world wide web. I requested for samples of these freebies and I am hoping to get them any day soon in the mail. I will definitely post some pictures once I receive them so you know what to expect if you've signed up for yours. I hope you can take the time to visit this new site of mine. If you do, make sure to leave a comment or two at the site so I know you've been there. :) ...