A Matter of Perspective Chronicles of my married life down under Statistics Unique Visitors: Total Unique Visitors: Outgoing: Total Outgoing: 0 0 26 5012

Articles from A Matter of Perspective

Wii, Wii, Wii! 2007-11-04 14:50:00 At the party we went to yesterday, the kids were playing Nintendo Wii Sports, which got J quite interested. I was surprised because he is not really into computer games, unlike me. But I think what sparked his interest in this console was the game itself. You had to simulate the actions needed to score in boxing, tennis, golf, bowling and baseball, which in a way really get your muscles working. He even tried it out himself! That was how much interested he was. :) It looks like that's going down on our wishlist. Got to save up for it though. :P ...

House hunting 2007-11-03 23:45:00 Not us but our cousin P (from J's side of the family). She has recently gone into the business of nursing homes and has even converted her own house into one. Eventually, when her number of clients increases, she will have to move out and purchase a new one for her own.We suggested to her to check out the units at W South Beach Condo. The warm weather in South Florida is great and the view is totally awesome as the condominiums are located in front of the beach. Plus, there are lots of other attractions and must-go places around the area. It really is a good investment, if you ask me.I hope she looks into our suggestion because I am quite certain she will not have any regrets should she choose to purchase some property there. ...

Little fashionista goes partying 2007-11-03 23:38:00 We went to attend the 12th birthday celebration of the daughter of one of our good family friends here. I thought it was one of the best opportunities of dressing up the little girl so we let her slip into one of the dresses that her grandparents from Florida sent her a month ago. Here's Erin trying to sit up all by her lone self.As usual, she was the center of attraction at the party because she looked so adorable in her new dress. And for once, she was back to her old self and did not cry unlike in recent occasions. She got passed around quite a lot but did not cry one single tear. We are so proud of her! :) ...

Filling up 2007-11-03 23:33:00 Yeesh, I just took some pictures of ourselves and unfortunately, I forgot to sit up straight to hide my tummy bulge. The bulge looked really huge in the photo! It was so big I could see my belly button depression.I really should watch what I eat now. I am not as young as I used to be and my metabolism obviously is not as fast as it was before. And we have proof of that! I don't think I'll be sharing that hideous picture to relatives and friends. It's too bad though because other than that ugly feature, it was a good photo of the three of us. Tough luck! ...

Still on the reunion 2007-11-03 23:18:00 I wonder what they are planning for the reunion. They will probably come up with a programme of some sort to keep things interesting. It is just so unfortunate that I cannot join them.Had I had the chance to attend it, I would surely be scouring the net for Orlando Hotel Discounts so that I can save up on accomodations and allocate more for shopping and food expenses. Picking out the right hotel when you are on vacation is key because you also need to relax and feel comfortable in your hotel room to make your stay more enjoyable. From what I know, there are lots of places to go around in Florida. Plus we have got a number of relatives and friends also based there who we can visit. I think it will be a must-see destination. ...

Shopping Galore 2007-11-03 17:52:00 Yesterday, the Asian Grocery in Hyperdome officially opened. We were there to check it out for ourselves. And man, was it packed! There were obviously lots of curious potential shoppers inside but only a few could be seen checking out at the counter. There wasn't even a line to speak of! Haha!Anyway, I almost managed to control myself. Almost I say because I was honestly going gaga over the large variety of items they sell there. I mean, they even sold Eskinol and cuticle remover for God's sake! It was crazy! Good thing, the shopping basket I was holding was getting too heavy for me to carry. It reminded me that it was almost full and that I needed to get out of the store fast. The total amount? I paid AUS$33 for all it. Uh, I better get a grip next time! :P ...

College Reunion 2007-11-03 17:47:00 I got a few updates from our college friends about our upcoming reunion in the States next year. They're doing it in Florida so the rest who based elsewhere cannot attend. Unfair! :( I would have wanted to catch up with the rest of my classmates. It's been almost ten years and much have changed in our lives. I, for one, am a mommy now so that speaks a lot. I wish they'd also organize one in the Philippines, in time for our holidays, so that I could attend too. I should suggest this to the group! I'll let you know how it goes. ...

Full Gear Ahead 2007-11-03 05:50:00 If you happen to be working in the military or in law enforcement, then you need all the superior tactical gear that you can get. You don't need to look any further because there is 5.11. They have one of the largest inventories of durable and quality tactical clothing and can ship them to you fast. It's your reliable tactical online shop so I'm pretty sure availing of their services will prove to be very satisfying. ...

In Three's 2007-11-03 05:42:00 Since I am on a roll here on memes, might as well do this one too! Got this from Joy.THREE FAVORITE COLORS:1. Black2. White3. BlueTHREE EVENTS YOU’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO:1. Church Wedding Anniversary2. Our first Christmas here in Oz3. Our Birthdays in March (especially Erin's)LAST THREE PEOPLE IN YOUR INBOX1. A note from my friend G2. Blog stats 3. Alert from FacebookTHREE THINGS YOU’LL BE DOING AFTER THIS SURVEY1. Write some sponsored posts2. Feed Erin3. Go to the toilet! :PTHREE OF YOUR FAVOURITE HOBBIES:1. Blogging2. Designing templates3. Collecting bestsellersTHREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO FOR HOLIDAY:1. Philippines!2. US3. EuropeTHREE MALLS YOU USUALLY GO TO:1. Hyperdome2. Westfield Woden3. Canberra CentreTHREE OF YOUR FAVORITE FASTFOOD:1. Hungry Jack's2. KFC3. Yellow CabTHREE FAVORITE SPORTS (I'm just a spectator!):1. Tennis2. Bowling3. Table TennisTHREE FAVORITE DRINKS:1. Coke!2. Apple Juice3. Iced coffee with whipped cream ...

Disaster Preparedness 2007-11-03 05:37:00 A famous Filipino song lyric goes: "The only thing constant is change." I agree wholeheartedly because in this world of ours nothing is ever certain and we do not really know what the future holds for us.That is why it is always best to be prepared for the unexpected. This is one thing that I have learned from my mom, who once worked as a life insurance agent. It also pays to keep other things in your life insured as well. Things like home insurance to cover the contents of your abode and of course, car insurance are just as important too. You can never turn a blind eye on these things because when accidents happen, it will be you and only you at the mercy of all the expenses that you need to attend to. The advantages definitely outweigh the disadvantages when it comes to insurance. ...

In My Bag 2007-11-03 03:25:00 Got tagged by Era on this. Sorry, but I do not have any picture because my bag these days is actually Erin's nappy bag. :PBut if I did need to bring my own bag, the following can be found inside:Mobile phoneHandkerchieffacial tissueslip balmlipstickcompact powderpenwalleta small pad of papera comba small rosarymy passportThese things I usually cannot do without. Quite a lot eh? :) ...

I need space! 2007-11-03 01:58:00 I am talking about our current storage space shortage in our house. Even J's stuff in our little tool shed in the back is busting in its seams from all the junk that we have also placed there. Our need for more garage cabinets is so obvious that we really should be doing something about. And I mean pronto! Otherwise, we might be forced to throw some of our stuff in the bins. Now wouldn't be that such a waste? ...

Deceptively Delicious 2007-11-02 21:28:00 Thanks to Jen for recommending this book. :)It was featured on Oprah's show not too long ago. And based on the pictures they uploaded on their site of some of their recipes, I am definitely considering of getting a copy for our family. I am sure it will not only tempt Erin. Count me in as well! I was actually a tad bit shy from drooling over all those images.All that food talk made me hungry. I think I'll be having my lunch now. :) ...

Disney fun 2007-11-02 20:38:00 J and I have been talking about taking a trip to the US for a holiday to visit some very famous sites and to catch up with lots of relatives and friends who are based there. But we plan to do this when I am an Australian citizen already so we won't have any problems with our visas. By that time, Erin will already be a big girl and hopefully won't be too difficult to handle on a long trip like this.Of course, a major destination for all of us, especially Erin would be Disneyland. Getting Disney World Tickets at a discounted rate is a must as I am sure the little girl will be looking forward to having so much fun with all the rides in their theme park. Plus she'll get to meet in person all those Disney characters that she's only been able to see on video. I'm pretty sure she'll have a ball! ...

Feast 167 2007-11-02 20:04:00 I know this is another late feast. But I only got hold of the questions this morning from their site because they were late in posting it too. Anyway, here it goes.AppetizerHow much money do you plan to spend this upcoming holiday season?I haven't really given it much thought yet. Maybe around AUS$500? It could be more than that if I'm not careful. I better start drawing up our budget for the holidays.SoupWhat was the last television show you watched, and was it good?Well, the last TV shoe I really watched and paid attention to was Heroes. It airs every Thursday night here. There were lots of twists and turns in the plot, so, yeah, I could say it was good. :)SaladIf you had to paint the walls of your living room tomorrow, what color would you choose?It's funny you should mention that because I am actually growing tired of our white walls. But if I had a choice, I'd probably pick a beige-y color or an earth tone in metallics which was featured in BHG a couple of weeks ago.Main Cours ...