Our Own Book

Finally got my book na ... and i am so happy with it!

I am really looking forward to starting their own book each, will start rummaging through pictures to scan (hopefully by next month as i am still swamped with design work) and really complete their book.

Cover page (half of the mosaic)

Flipping through the pages

Cover and Back view

Good Advice

cemember last friday i blogged about accompanying my cousin to the bank? Happy to announce that she was able to resolve her problem that she encountered with her properties. It was a mix up and got good advice from the bank manager as well. The bank manager was kind enough and suggested on seeing mortgage lenders to help her with her small problem. After the dreaded meeting, my cousin came out of the bank in smiles.

Firefox Update Glitch

The most recent automatic Firefox update apparently has a glitch .. and i was one of the victims! I was going on with my business when there was an alert notifying me of the update and if i wanted to restart the computer ... i clicked not just yet as i was in the middle of transacting through ym with an overseas client. So it said it will start when i load firefox later. I guess it was okay.

The next time i logged in, and the update automatically did its thing ... i was going to check my emails when i could not get in my yahoo account ... i was being directed elsewhere, then a blank page. It kept on doing this ... decided to delete cookies, temporary files and anything that i think could help it. But to no avail.

I googled (yes, google and ym was working except my yahoo mail and some blogs i wanted to go into) and typed the url that it seemed my window wanted me to be redirected. it turns out i was not the only one getting this and they have solved it by installing through the Mozilla site an Adpopblocker (supposedly it was hacked to bring users to a particular site that sells something), so i downloaded the adblocker, and instructed it to block the particular site ... and finally i had access to my email! It seems the firefox update was a fake! That is what the others are saying, but it sure gave me the scare ... not being able to access my email is really horrifying.

So if anyone of you encounter this problem, leave a message and i can help you and direct you to the adblocker.

Skin Pampering

If you ask me what i only indulge in?

It's having my monthly facials, something i really look forward to amidst all the frenzy of my everyday activities. This is the only time i can really call my own .. even for just an hour ... it's all for me.

When i was in my teens i had a few blemishes, but come college (sunugan na kasi ng kilay eh) i had my taste of acne ... and it really was a bummer. I tried everything ... from acne soap, ointments (i forgot the name of that pink oval thing), natural acne treatment and dermatologist visits to combat it head on ... and i won! Now that i have a few outbreaks just before "our" time of the month i minimize it by having my once a month hourly facials.

Arts and Craft

Brought my girls for an afternoon of arts and craft and as always they were always eager to participate and give it their best! Both of them decorated the pillow and when it was finished both girls gave it to me! One lucky momma!

Bea bagged the best decorated pillow for this event ... but for me they are both masterpieces!

Cute Glasses For Less

Was in Bea's school ysterday and was having a chat with one of her classmate's mom and i noticed her daughter was wearing glasses. I remebered i just saw Incredible Stylish New Frames From Zenni when i as watching tv a few days ago. I told her it was just in time that Zenni Optical was on FOX news!


I found this cute pastel colored eyeglasses at Zenni Optical $ 8 Rx Eyeglasses just right for her little girl and so right for her budget. Will show her later when i pick the girls up in school later.

Nick Event

On the same day with the Ocean Park Adventure we trekked to Makati for the Nickelodeon Event for the three kids! Invited my brother din kaya lang his kids were realy tired so they passed na ... unlike Bea, Sam and Vin who were energized with the Energizer Bunny's stamina!



They played games and visited the booths of their favorite Nick toons personalities and drank cups and cups of cold Milo! I munched on hotdogs naman and gulped softdrinks .. it was so hot there! After that we met up with my mom and my sisters to go and have a look at the nearby bazaar. Then had a nice family dinner at Tempura! What a great ending ... a satisfying meal!

Books, books, books

Bea and Sam has a vast collection of children's books that we have been maintaning ever since they were toddlers. I really appreciate that the girls really love to read and would go the bookstore than a toy store if given just to choose one. Vin has been showing some interest on books as well and i really taking his initiative to read to the fullest. Yesterday, Vin and i took a full hour looking at the books at the bookstore and finally deciding which books to get. It was worth it though, because he has been reading his chosen book the whole morning! hehehe!

Last Hurrah

It was another trip to the Manila Ocean Park this time with Bea and Christian (and my brothers family) in tow! So here we are again in the most famous place for photo opp .. hahaha!


Finally we are done with the park after three hours, look at their faces, looks exhausted but still in high spirits! After the park we went to the mall and made a special trip to look at available air purifier to finally combat Bea's rhinitis. There are a lot of brands in the market, but a standout for me is the Blueair line, so i am carefully studying my options. I want to get the best!

On the Go

My cousin works in the real estate business and is going around showing off the property she is marketing to her clients. She is always on the go, something that she likes to do for a living. I see her armed with her laptop, cellphone and her ever dependable Garmin GPS to steer her in the right direction. I wonder what will happen if she gets a desk job after this, sure would leave her bonkers! lol!

World Class Profession Tag

Tagged by Eds
Sorry natagalan ha ..pero huli an daw ..huli pa din ..hehehe! Thanks sis!

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Copy and paste everything to a new post and Add your name next to your profession (or profession-to-be for undergrads) in the list. Make sure your name is linked to your blog/webbie.
Tip: For easier capture of links, paste into your blog using the “Visual” (for WP) and Compose (for Blogger) modes (not Edit HMTL or HTML).

2. If your profession is not in the list then simply add it to the correct alphabetical place. For example, if you want to add PLUMBER then it should be placed in between ONCOLOGIST and QUEEN.

3. Tag as many people as you can and witness how your technorati will explode!

4. Don’t forget to link back. In your case, link back to www.mdanganan.com.

THE WORLD CLASS PROFESSIONS

Accountant - Eds

Blogger - Mary, Michelle Melisse

Nurse - Mckhoii, Aggietha

Stay-at-Home-Mom - Mai, Aggie , Alpha

Technology Consultant - Thea

Snag this blog pals and watch your ratings grow :)

Flame of Friendship

Tagged by Marshi, Thanks sis!


Begin here

A symbol of spirit of unity. The burning icon of love. Undying picture of hope. The hot symbol of oneness. And now, it's your turn to flame yourself! Meet new friends. Discover friendship. Make bonds.Copy this post starting from the PICTURE ABOVE to the end and add your blog on the list below.

Let's start FLAMING! Tiklaton:

We are the witness Janeth's Vicy's Life Journey

My Precious Pitstop

Thea is Blogger Happy Thea is Berry Scrappy Too

Scribbles of My Life

In This Game of Life

Shimumsy's Republic of A

Princess Vien Our Journey To Life

Life. Love. Family. Work. Travel.

Practical Tips and More

The Working Mom Joey M.D.

Tsinay

Gossip Gehl

Malditang Bunso's journal

marshimallows

Melisse's Domain

Seize The Day

END COPY HERE

Passing on the flame to dorxie and Michelle. Keep the flame burning!

Blog experiment

Got this tag experiment from Peachy, Thanks!

Participants: 1. Me and Mine 2. Creative In Me 3. Little Peanut 4. Pea in a Pod 5. Sugar Magnolias 6. The Salad Caper 7. All Kinds of Me Stuff 8. Aggie Scraps 9. Winding Creek Circle 10. Mommy Talks 11. Fun | Fierce | Fabulous 12. Me, Myself + 2 13. Confessions of a Supermodel Wannabe 14. My Precious Nice 15. Just Me.. Eds 16. Eds Mommy Life 17. Jean’s Live it Up… 18. My Simple Joys 19. My life is Peachy 20. Melisse's Domain 21. Seize The Day 22. YOUR BLOG HERE

RULES:
1. Add your blog/s to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs. It’s okey if you only post this questions in one blog as long as you answer them.
2. Get back to Me {YEN} and I’ll add your blogs to the master’s list here!
3. Tag as many friends online you know. But you don’t need to be tag in order to join.

QUESTIONS:
1. I posted this experiment at URL: http://www.myhiddenpowers.com/2008/07/blog-experiment.html
2. I posted this on date (day, month, year): 01 July 2008
3. I posted this at time (24 hour time): 1300 hrs
4. My posting location is (city, state, country): Manila , Philippines
5. My blog is hosted by: Blogger
6. My age is: 38
7. My gender is: Female
8. My occupation is: fulltime nanny, tutor, designer and blogger
9. I use the following RSS/Atom reader software: FeedBurner
10. I use the blog format to post to my blog: Blogger
11. I have been blogging since (day, month, year): 2007
12. My web browser is: FireFox
13. My operating system is: Windows XP

Join in the experiment suzanne, nicotine and maria. :)

Free yourself

My mom and i was on the phone last night talking about her sister in America and how she has been doing. It seems she is doing good for herself and her family has acquired a few assets that they can call their own. Having your own house and car really can spell a difference and she was happy to have made the purchase. But i remember a few months back when she had some problems with her credit reputation and was finally able to deal with it by having to undergo credit repair with a good and reputable company ... and now she is able to gain what they have lost in terms of credit standing.

She was so inspired in sharing to my mom and her friends as well and she gave out this important piece of advise ... to fully scrutinize your credit report and have the right to question the veracity of it too. You have every right to seek out clarifications as sometimes there could be errors to the report especially since it is computer generated, a small error would lead to a big loss for you and your family. She suggested to ask for a free credit report available online so you can start assesing your credit score and have it corrected as soon as possible if it is displaying some discrepancies somewhere. If you really have commited some credit blunders, not all is lost as help is also available. You just have to get yor finances in check and consult a professional and you will be able to keep it back on the right track.

My Tita now is reaping the fruits of labor by checking her credit report and dealt with it in a legal and professional manner. The last thing she told my mom was that their family is looking at the possibility of travelling for leisure as soon as the my cousins go on summer break!

You and your children tag

Tagged by Eds>, thanks!

Start copy

Rules :

1. Start Copy from “Begin Copy” until “End Copy“.

2. Choose the photo(s) of you and your child(ren) that you would like to share in your blog, with a small story/explanation about when and where the photo(s) was/were taken.

3. Add your blog name and url blog, then leave your url post in here. And I’ll add you to the Master List.

4. Please help spread this tag by tagging your friends as much as you can.

5. Please come back again to copy the update of the master list, often. This process will help new participants to get the same gains as the first participants.

Master List :

1. Juliana’s Site 2. Moms…..check nyo 3. Pinay WAHM 4. Residual Matters 5. So Cute 6. Pinaymama’s Diary 7. Beauty of Life 8. Point of View 9. The Callalily Space 10. Nyumix 11. Aeirin Collections 12. 3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires 13. Twerlermz’s Blog 14. My Virtual Journal 15. Capturing The Moments 16. Jenny and Belle 17. Just another day in sunny Florida 18. Pampered 19. Apple of my Eyes 20. Mummy Diaries 21. All about your child 22. Super Mae 23. It’s my party 24. In My home 25. LZMommy 26. All Natural 27. It’s a woman’s world 28. Rantings of A Woman 29. ParentZine 30. Me and Mine 31. Eds Mommy Life 32. Seize the day 33. Your blog here

~End Copy~

This picture was taken April of this year in Baguio City. The kids has just finished horseback riding and were still so excited to see more sights!

Passing on this tag to fellow mommy bloggers jacqui and Divine

Wide array of cellphones

This Saturday at the mall i spent a considerable amount of time searching for the perfect cellphone for my new line. Was looking at the attractive cellphones, with the interchangeable casing, cell phone amplifiers, keychains and other added accesories that will make my new cellphone look even better! Will post picture of my new toy as soon as i decide on what exactly to buy ... there are a lot of choices!

TGIF

Yahoo! It is friday once again ... makes me feel like a high school student .. hahaha!

No more waking up at 5:30 am to prepare baon , can rest for two days!

Our weekends are well spent .. well planned too!

Tomorrow, we will AGAIN be going to Manila Ocean Park (kasi di ko matiis na di nakapunta si Bea, plus i feel for her when we are viewing our pictures - the ones without her) so tomorrow we will go at 10:00 in the morning. We will meet up with their cousins as well.

Then at 2:00 pm we are off to the Nickelodeon event "Let's go out and play" at the Fort, Makati. Will also meet my clients for delivery and queries after 5pm at Rockwell.

What a busy Saturday ... Sunday is another story .. hehehe!

At last our book

Yehey!

At last was able to make a mini book (10 pages) for the three kiddies. So happy with the outcome too!

Look at it and then me what you think ha!

Glass Bottom Boat

We rode the glass bottom boat at the ocean park too! The kids had a great time ssing the fish in a different way ..heheh! Here are pictures of their great boat ride!

Ocean Park Adventure

To those who are thinking of going to the Ocean Park, here is my take on it ... GO! hahaha!

Your kids (including yourself) will enjoy it! We were fortunate to visit the place na walang tao mashado considering it was a Saturday .. the onset of rain was a great advantage for us.

The moment we arrived we took pictures right away, pati signage di namin pinatawad! hehehe!

The fish we saw were really beautiful. The glass tunnel walk was a delight for Sam and Vin too ... plus the big factor was since there were less people we were not ushered to go walking and we could remain there as long as we wanted.

We went to the second floor where the Fish spa experience is, the shark pool and the Glass bottom boat ride (will post pictures in the next entry). Since Bea did not join us last Saturday, there is already plans of visiting it again soon!