Thursday, July 31, 2008

MOre Attractions

WE have a long trip during our vacation. Everytime I got bored, I took some of this photos below.
Big Cross in Effingham,Illinios
old car




going to Missouri





Mississipi Bridge





Tennesse Mountain


Girl Scout Camp,Rogersville,Alabama







Great Vacation



Family Reunion Held
Girl SCout of North Alabama,Rogersvilla,ALabama



ME and my husband seen these 3 deers early in the mornig at the girl scout camp during the family reunion.We stay there 3 DAYS ,2 NIGHTS



We just come home from our long vacation.WE been in Alabama for one week for a family reunion.It's fun and we really enjoy our four days Camp Family Reunion.NOw, another year again.AFter the family reunion we leave for Illinios to visit my friend for many years.It's 7 hours from alabama to altamont,illinios.Of course it take us to long to be there because we stop in Tennesse and Kentucy, a road trip. We stay in illinios for one week.I miss Ailyn, it's been a year and a half that we never seen each other. The last time I visit here was last 2006 7 months after I arrived here in US. At this time, she had a little boy,and he is so cute.So we spend most of our time,my husband leave us alone ha ha ha ha..We watch movie,go shopping,etc.....this is what we usually do before when we are working at PHILAMLIFE in the PHilippines.And we miss it.My husband and her husband have a great time too...Saturday,it's the time to come home and we already miss them specially LAne...My husband love kids....ON our way home,we stop at the coushatta casino. My husband been convince me for two years to stop in the casino everytime we come home from Alabama. Not to gamble much,but to show it to me how it look likes. So, here I am.I told my husband we will just spend $100. IM not a gambler. I will just spend my money for food than waste it for nothing.Good thing if you always won and you are rich ha ha ha..Anyway, after3 slot machines, I won $70....then suddenly I was addicted ha ha ha so I keep playing until I got $30 left,then I quit....That's all I got left from $100.My husband ask me $ 20...He said we are here to spend $100....ha ha ha..so he play poker,he won,loose a couple of times,black jack same thing win,loose.I dont know this game, I just watch them...Until he had $100 left. So I told him,let's go home.... ha ha ha Im happy because we never loose even a single dime ha ha ha..WE been driving all day all night.WE are really tired.when we come home last Sunday we're really knock down.We sleep all day....ANyway, we have a great vacation....

An Award For You

THanks Rowena for the award.

IM passing this award to Ate Joy, Ate Liz, Ailyn & Rosemarie

TAg Award

Thank you my dear Rosemarie for the tag. Im sorry it take a while.Just come home from a long vacation.I do really appreciate as part of your kadamo.

Dahil ikaw ay isang sertipikadong blogger, itinuturing kitang matalik kong“KADAMO”
Maraming salamat…


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Im passinh this to Rowena , Marilyn , Ailyn, & Dezz

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Family Reunion

I miss posting my blog.Me and my husband been busy for our family reunion this coming Thursday Juy 17-20 at the Girl Scout Camp,Rogersville Alabama. I love this reunion specially my hubby,that's why we dont want to be missed.This is my 3rd yr been going this reunion....If you are talking about live & silent auction this reunion have their own auction.This auction is for the family reunion funds (My husband's mother side).Swimming,playing all kinds of games,canoe etc.lots and lots of fun. I dont know what a Canoe before? A canoe basically is tiny slender boat, characteristically human-powered, but also normally sailed. Canoes are usually pointed at both the sides and are normally open on top, though it can be covered.In its human-powered version, the canoe is pushed forward with help of paddles, and the number of paddles depending on the dimension of the canoe. Paddlers usually face in the path of the travel, moreover settled on support in the hull, or kneeling directly on the hull. In this manner paddling a canoe can be compared with rowing, where the rowers usually face towards the opposite direction of travel.Anyway all I know is the so called "BANGKA" in the Philippines ha ha ha...

We are leaving tonight.It's a long trip.My hubby already take long nap since this morning.ANd Im getting ready too,to take my nap. After the family reunion,tuesday morning we are leaving for illinios.My friends keep us in your prayer. Need to take my nap now,take a rest for tonight's long drive.

Monday, July 14, 2008

Miss Universe 2008




Our very own Ms.Philippines 2008,Jennifer Barrientos





CONGRATULATION MS.VENEZUELA


Miss Venezuela was crowned Miss Universe 2008 last night in a contest marked by the spectacle of Miss USA falling down during the evening gown competition for the second year in a row.

The new Miss Universe, Dayana Mendoza, was once kidnapped in her homeland and says the experience taught her to remain poised under pressure.

Mendoza, 22, is a 5-foot, 10-inch (178-centimeter), green-eyed beauty who enjoys learning languages and photography. She appeared at the news conference in the flowing yellow dress and dangling turquoise earrings that she wore during the evening gown competition in which Stewart took her spill.





















Sunday, July 13, 2008

Praying for our friend

Im so tired today,as in IM wore out. We are supposedly leave tonight going to ALabama for a family reunion this coming Thursday July 17-20.Things changed.THe people who will take over my job watching this old couple had a family problem.Her dad had a mild heart attack last Saturday night.IN short her dad is in the hospital.HEr dad schedule for atriple bypass last Monday, then thursday,then saturday and hopefully finally tomorrow.The bypass surgery been postponed every now and then because they notice her dad had a urine infection. So, we moved our trip this coming Wednesday night.We dont want Mia to be bother since her dad is still in the hospital.We visit Paul,Mia's dad at the hospital after church service it's in downtown houston an hour from where we live.There are to many hospital in downtown houston and they all connecting from one to each other from the parking lot.If you are not alert you will got lost.We're glad we find the right one.When we visit Paul, he looks his alright but he said sometimes he got dizzy and he wants to go home..ha ha ha ha..Hopefully after his bypass tomorrow everything's alright.He told us that their meal usually pork!pork! pork!..now no more pork. We are praying for you PAul for your fast recovery.

After our family reunion this coming sunday,we are going to Illinios to visit my friend.It's been a year and half since the last time we visit them.We should visit them last last year when her baby got baptized.....honestly Im one of her son's godmother but due to the FAll Festival last year at the church we could not attend.My husband is the main chairperson for the bazaar.I dont want to travel by myself. Im so excited to our road trip and to see my friend.THen from Illinios going back to texas. Im so tired and Im ready for my sleeping beauty tonight.

Monday, July 7, 2008

Household Tips

How many of these did YOU know about?

A sealed envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours,then slide a Knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed. (hmmmmmm...)
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Use Empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords. It keepsthem Neat and you can write on the roll what appliance itbelongs to.
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For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water andput Dawn dish washing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. Theywon't Refreeze. (wish I had known this for the last 40 years!)
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To remove old wax from a glass candle holder, put it in thefreezer for a few hours. Then take the candle holder out and turn it upsidedown. The Wax will fall out.
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Crayon marks on walls? This worked wonderfully! A damp rag,dipped In baking soda. Comes off with little effort (elbow greasethat is!).
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Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops (like store receipt BLUE!) rubbing alcohol on paper towel.
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Whenever I purchase a box of S.O.S Pads, I immediately take apair of Scissors and cut each pad into halves. After years of havingto throw Away rusted and unused and smelly pads, I finally decided thatthis would Be much more economical. Now a box of S.O.S pads last meindefinitely! In fact, I have noticed that the scissors get 'sharpened''this way!
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Blood stains on Clothes? Not to worry! Just pour alittle hydrogen Peroxide on a cloth and proceed to wipe off every drop of blood. Works Every time! (Now, where to put the body?) LOL
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Use vertical strokes when washing windows outside andhorizontal For inside windows. This way you can tell which side hasthe streaks. Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean. Don't wash windows On a sunny day. They will dry too quickly and will probably streak.
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Spray a bit of perfume on the light bulb in any room to create alovely Light scent in each room when the light is turned on
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Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your Clothes will smell freshly washed for weeks to come. You canalso do this with towels And linen.
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Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer forat least 3 Hours prior to burning. ============ ========= ========= ========= ======
To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bagand add the Flowers. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dustand dirt And leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works like acharm!
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To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add adrop or Two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan,and bring to a boil on stove top.
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Spray your TUPPERWARE with nonstick cooking spray beforepouring In tomato based sauces and there won't be any stains.
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Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigeratorand it will Keep for weeks. ============ ========= ========= ========= ======
When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to helpbring out the Corn's' natural sweetness
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Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half, and rub it onyour Forehead. The throbbing will go away.
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Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubesfor future Use in casseroles and sauces ......... Left over wine?What's that?
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To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on thearea And you will experience instant relief.
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Ants, ants, ants everywhere ... Well, they are said to nevercross a chalk Line. So, get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor orwherever ants Tend to march. See for yourself.
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Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job andbetter still, Leaves a lovely smell to the shine.
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When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape beforeresorting to Tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over thesplinter, and Then pull it off. Scotch tape removes most splinterspainlessly and easily.
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Now look what you can do with Alka Seltzer..... . Clean a toilet. Drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets, wait twenty minutes,! Brush andflush. The citric acid and effervescent action clean vitreous China.
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Clean a vase. To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or cruet, fillwith water And drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets.
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Polish Jewelry. Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and immersethe Jewelry for two minutes.
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Clean a thermos bottle. Fill the bottle with water, drop in four Alka Seltzer tablets,and let soak for an hour (or longer, if necessary).
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Unclog a drain. Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka Seltzer tablets downthe drain followed by a cup of Heinz White Vinegar. Wait a fewminutes, and then run the hot water.
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Saturday, July 5, 2008

Every day is the best day

It's saturday and every day is the best day for me. Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. No man has learned anything nightly until he knows that everyday is dooms day. Today is a king in disguise. Today always looks mean to the thoughtfulness in the face of a uniform experience that all good and great and happy actions are made up precisely of these blank todays. Let us not be so deceived, let us unmask the king as he passess! He only is rich who owns the day and no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded with worry and anxiety. YOu have done what you could.Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can. TOmorrow is a new day. Begin it.... and serenely and with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense. This day is all that is good and fair.It is too dear with it's hopes and invitations to waste a moment of the yesterdays.

Friday, July 4, 2008

Independence Day in America

In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Congress approved the wording of the Declaration on July 4 and then sent it to the printer. Whether John Hancock, as the elected President of the Second Continental Congress, or anyone else signed the document that day is unknown, because that document has been lost — presumably destroyed in the printing process.[1] Hancock's name and that of a witness do appear on the typeset broadside that was published within a few days. On August 2 in the following month, an engrossed document in script form[2] was signed by Hancock and other delegates.

Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, picnics, baseball games, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States, but is often also viewed as simply a summer festival, apart from its patriotic overtones.

AMERICA.....



Thursday, July 3, 2008

Swimming Lesson


You know who is that? That's Mace,my love of my life ha ha second to my daughter. He is my husband, best friend son who is also a blessing to them after 12 yrs of marriage. This morning,Ace call my husband informing us that Mace have his first swimming lesson this coming TUesday at YMCA.WHat? a swimming lesson! Look at Mace.Do you think he knows how to swim on that age.Maybe yes or no,thats why his parents decided to have a swimming lesson.He just turn one year last March 22,.His dad ask us if we want to watch MAce on his first day swimming lesson. Of course, I we will be there. I will watch how a 1 year & 4 months kid know how to swim. This would be fun. Im so excited like his Mom.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Mental Health Myths

People get depresses because bad things happen to them. Depression has physical roots in the brain, so some people develop it because of a change in brain chemistry. Others may experience a negative life event (like a divorce or death) that triggers severe depression but it's not the cause. It's normal to feel down for a little while when bad things happen but 90 percent of people bounce back after about a year. THose who stay down are likely genetically predisposed to depression.