Happy New Year to ALL!

O God,

We thank you for this earth, our home; for the wide sky and the blessed sun, for the ocean and streams, for the towering hills and the whispering wind, for the trees and green grass.

We thank you for our senses by which we hear the songs of birds, and see the splendor of fields of golden wheat, and taste autumn's fruit, rejoice in the feel of snow, and smell the breath of spring flowers.

Grant us a heart opened wide to all this beauty; and save us from being so blind that we pass unseeing when even the common thorn bush is aflame with your glory.

For each new dawn is filled with infinite possibilities for new beginnings and new discoveries. Life is constantly changing and renewing itself. In this new day of new beginnings with God, all things are possible. We are restored and renewed in a joyous awakening to the wonder that our lives are and, yet, can be.

Amen.

Source: http://www.beliefnet.com/Health/2005/01/Prayers-For-The-New-Year.aspx?p=2#ixzz1i2FVHOZW

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An Epitome of Internet Marketing Strategy!

Have you heard the news? Adgitize will be closing down! Though I know this might gonna happen, I am still shocked after reading the letter of Ken to all the members. Here's a few lines from his letter,

I regret to inform you that we are closing Adgitize. We have enjoyed working with you over the last 3 years and we hope that you have enjoyed our services. Adgitize tried to fill a niche market but the costs to run the business were more than the revenues generated.

Adgitize has been such a great help in marketing and generating traffic to all my blogs and I have definitely enjoyed the being part of the community. I have seen lots of websites that have successfully publicized and have effectively used the network to market their brands and products. This company and the people behind it definitely know how does internet marketing strategy works and they are very much willing to share these great information to all its members. And though I didn't really earn that huge all the time I was advertising through their system, I must say that I have gained a lot from the amount of traffic, the loads of information plus meeting a lot of great bloggers. It was definitely a great ride! And I am truly saddened after reading Ken's email. 

To Ken and the rest of the people behind Adgitize, thanks for all! Your company definitely helps small bloggers like me to make way through the huge internet world. I still wish you all best and hopefully this will not be our last encounter  ;)

I am participating in a blogger campaign by Bucks2Blog for an seo company and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are all 100% percent mine.

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Rebonded at Salon de San Lorenzo

Second quarter of last year, I brought this deal from Metrodeal. Looking at the deal itself, it was such a steal!

And good thing before the voucher expires, I was able to made an appointment to the salon to have my hair rebonded. It will be my first time to avail any of their service and I was hoping that I will not have to regret my decision since I have had bad experience with some salon. Not to mention, it was truly an effort for us to go there. But I don't actually mind the location as long the service is superb, like with Crispin Britannico before. But since I am satisfied with Piandre', I have decided not to go there anymore. Anyways, it was actually 4 days passed the expiration but since they were fully booked, the salon had extended the duration of the voucher. I was accompanied by my hubby and my little tot since we did commute all the way to Makati since Whitey was included in the number coding every Tuesday. They salon was not difficult to find and I did not have a hard time claiming and availing the service. No waiting time as well. I was scheduled at 2PM and it started right on time. Let me just itemized the things I like and I didn't like about the salon:

PROs:

• The salon is not hard to find.
• The receptionist is professional enough.
• The place is clean enough.
• There's a small waiting area.
• The stylist was knowledgeable enough.
• The solutions/treatments were enough for my hair, they didn't minimize it even if I did avail their service with a huge discount.

CONs:

• You will not be offered by anything, drinks or even magazine. I am probably used to in some salons that this kind of thing is automatic and knowing the service will last for at least 4 hours. And they don't have a wi-fi service, but this feature is just a bonus on some salons.
• The stylist interviewed me and asked me questions which I have already answered through their form that you need to fill it up before availing their service.
• The stylist offered and was actually pushing me to avail their cellophane service which is definitely a NO-NO for me. That's one thing I like on the other salons, they can recommend things/services to you but never push it to the customer.
• There was a time that we were transferred to the other side of the salon BECAUSE they will have to clean that side. Uhmm, cleanliness=√ but do you really have to do that when there's a service on-going? Plus before that, I have asked to raise my feet since they were sweeping the floor on where I was at. Hmm...
• The hygienist (the one who applied the solution/treatment to my hair, who ironed and wash my hair) was not careful enough. 
• though it can be my mistake as well, but it is part of the SOP to ask the customer to remove their earrings if they have especially if the treatment/service will directly affect your earrings. Now I wouldn't be able to use my silver earrings anymore.
• there were no ear covers, my ears got itchy with the treatment that was applied. Good thing, it was not that serious.
• I was slightly burned for several times while he was drying up my hair using a blower and while ironing my hair. Thanks goodness aside from some burnt hair strands, nothing really serious happened.
• When he was washing my hair, I was given a towel to cover my legs since I was wearing shorts but it was a wet one. Tsk! Tsk!

Thanks goodness that though their service was like that, I am bit satisfied with the result. Plus the treatment solutions that they have used were not too harsh. My hair didn't have any adverse reaction, no hair falls or dandruffs. I am still liking my hair :) Here's the before and after shot:

My next goal is either to have my hair dyed or permed, again! :)
But not with this salon anymore ;)

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Mellow Yellow Monday, Blue Monday and Ruby Tuesday (365/353-359)

 How 's your Holiday weekend everyone?

How was your Christmas celebration?

Hope you all have fun! 

Ours was fun though it was pretty short for me since if I didn't file the 24th as a leave of absence, I would be working on Christmas eve. We don't have much planned since I have to go back to work on the night of 25th. Good thing, my little tot had so much fun and that's all that matters!

Anyways, here's what happened last week:

Monday, Pan de Manila opened up a new store here in FastBytes, Northgate Alabang. Thanks goodness, at least we are not anymore stuck with either Jollibee or McDs for lunch at work. Then Tuesday, I have claimed my coupon (from Metrodeal) for a rebond service at Salon de San Lorenzo. Review will be on a separate post.

 Then Wednesday, I did my last minute shopping right after work. Then the following day, I have received a package from Luminare, my set of brushes plus some mineral make-ups. Can't wait to use it!

Friday, I got a gift from a friend of mine, a BDJ planner! He has been giving us this planner since 2009. Such a good friend indeed! Then the eve of Christmas, thanks goodness I don't have to come to work. We have fun though we were not complete. Early last year, one of hubby's sisters together with her family already migrated to Canada to join Ate Ingrid and family (the eldest sister of hubby). And Lala's family (another sister of hubby) celebrated the eve of Christmas with her hubby's family. So we were three family less this Christmas. But good thing, our little tot still have so much fun especially opening her gifts. And that's all that matter to us! Here are some of the photos that night:

Here's our family photo after hearing the mass yesterday:

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!  

So tell me yours, how was your Christmas celebration? 
and Happy Advance New Year! 

Have a great week everyone!

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Happy Holidays to ALL!!!

May your heart be lifted in praise this Christmas

for the wonderful gift of Jesus

and the joy He brings to our lives.

Have a wonderful Christmas

and a Blessed 2012!

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Myspace Graphics, Happy Holidays Graphics at WishAFriend.com

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Mellow Yellow Monday, Blue Monday and Ruby Tuesday (365/346-352)

 How 's your weekend everyone?

Are you all ready for Christmas? 

I couldn't say that I am nor I can say that I am not, because I have to work the holiday season. Thanks goodness they allow me to be on leave on the 24th and 31st, if not, that will be my saddest holiday season. Anyways, here's the happening from last week:

Early Monday last week, I felt the holiday rush. Traffic had started to build up and that will last til the first week of January. I know, because that has been the scenario every yuletide season. Then the next day, finally I was able to finish wrapping gifts and they are all ready for distribution.

Last Wednesday, we have tried the chicken from Chicken Charlie. I have read some good reviews on it and good thing, Ensogo offered coupons for you to be avail their food at 50% off! How could I resist that? :) Review of their chicken will be posted on a separate post. Then the following day, it was my little tot's Christmas party. Here's a video of you like to see her dance

Friday, I got 1L of ice cream for free from having 500 worth of Nestle products included in my grocery list. Then this little cutey with his mom and dad visited us last Saturday. They stayed for a night, so look at how happy grandpa was! :)

This is my new godson, my bestfriend's first born. We welcome him to the Christian World yesterday.

How about you? How was your last week?

Have a great week everyone!

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Friday Fill-ins and Letter of Intent

And...here we go!

1. Sleigh bells ring are you listening?.
2. It's coming on Christmas, they're cutting down trees for house decorations.
3. You're a mean one if you laugh at the misfortunes of others.
4. Father Christmas is the name used in many English-speaking countries for a figure associated with Christmas, as per Wiki LOL!
5. Silent night is one of the songs we used to sing back then when I used to join the carolings.
6. All I want for Christmas a DSLR so here me Santa LOL!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to just another busy day at wotk, tomorrow my plans include nothing much since I have to work at night and Sunday, I want to have fun at the Christening of my best friend's newborn!

To My Books,

We're now on session 5 on both subjects but you two still look good as new! I can't even remember if I was able to read a single chapter from the both of you. How I wish that instead of buying new ones, I have just avail one of those textbook rentals on 30-90% off compared from the bookstore prices. Not only that, those are free shipping both ways, can highlight in the textbooks, with flexible renting periods and most of all they donate to Operation Smile with each textbook rented. *Sigh* At least I was able to help even if I have not used these that much. Anyways, I still have 3 more sessions to go and I am done with both Financial Management and Information Technology Management. Hopefully before the end of these courses I would be able to finish reading you two.

From the Owner

To My Blogs,

I am sorry if I am kinda neglecting you both. It's not just the holiday season, but the season of year-enders not only in school but in the corporate world as well. So everything needs to be done before the year ends! Don't worry, I will make it up to all of you. And by the way, I apologize as well to all my bloggy friends for not visiting you as frequent as before. I miss you all and I will soon drop by to your blogs!

From the Author

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Mellow Yellow Monday, Blue Monday and Ruby Tuesday (365/339-345)

How 's your weekend everyone?

 Holidays are just around the corner, but for some reasons I am not feeling it yet. We still got classes til week and still a lots of things to do. Anyways, here's what happened last week:

 Last Monday on my way home, for some reasons the roads were foggy or should I say smoggy. This was happening almost all over the metro which is unlikely to have a fog even in the early morning. Hmm, now I am kinda worried if those were smog. That is how polluted are place now? Tsk! Tsk! Then the following day, my little tot handed me over this cake made of Play-Doh :) Sweet!

Then Wednesday, I had an appointment with my neurologist, for my migraine. Thanks goodness I have nothing to worry about. My results came normal and it is just a migraine. I was prescribed with prophylactic and some medicine when it attacks. Relieved! Then Thursday, my little tot brought this star from school. Good job!

Friday, my little tot accidentally hit our wall while walking and turning around like a ballerina. If you were to ask me if she's into ballet dancing, no she's not. It is just her hobby to run or move like that even when just walking. Good thing it was just a small cut. Then Saturday, it was their schedule to practice for their Christmas party's presentation. They all did great! For sure, it will be a fun celebration.

Then yesterday, I have received a text message from my sister saying that she already gave birth. We have a new addition in my side of the family, a baby boy! Can't wait to see him. Can you please say a prayer for him, he accidentally swallowed uncleaned stuff (don't know what to call it) during the delivery and he does not want to feed yet. Hopefully it's nothing serious and that he'll be okay and will get home tomorrow. Thanks in advance! Can't wait to see Baby Nate!
*text message full script and translation: Ate, nanganak na ako (Sis, I already gave birth.)

How about you? How was your last week?

Have a great week everyone!

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