There are times I have in mind to write a post about serious stuff like term life insurance quotes but more often than not I stop myself, coz I keep thinking, duh! stuff like that would not interest anyone, its boring..

Thankfully, as a mom there are a lot more things (some maybe mundane. .) that I could blurb about. One thing I like writing about is my daughter’s advertures and misadvertures and her funny quips. Oh, she does say and do a lot of funny things, some I even forget about, but there sure are things that stand out. Like this one..a word of warning: some ultra sensitive folks might find the topic of ‘poop’ a put off..

On to the story..right now, were on vacation and staying in my parents house in Bicol, Philippines and Chinks have taken to eating a lot and when we arrived she had a hard time following her regular ‘poop’ schedule. I guess the few days of travelling threw her off the routine. But anyway, after two days here, she was in the bathroom trying to err lay her golden eggs without much success.

I figured she was having a hard time so I stayed with her..I’ve been plying her with fluids the past few days to make things easier, but she was still having a hard time. I guess she was getting frustrated that she blurted out, “Mommy, all the things I ate is here in my tummy and not coming out”, but she wouldn’t budge from the toilet seat. And when she was just about to poop, she shouted excitedly, ‘Mommy!!! It’s all ready to blast off!’ I guess, its so like her to describe it as something similar to a space ship being launch in space..

Lol! The joys of having a child..

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Last week, Chinks and I have started watching our DVD collection of Harry Potter starting from the first movie and were now on to the 4th movie. I’m always like this when the new one is about to be shown, I take the time to really refresh my memory and go back to where it began. Weird and obsessive maybe, but heck! that’s the way I am. Don’t be surprised if next week I’ll be blogging about reading the books again, okay?

Anyway, since I’ve been waiting for the 7th and last movie with a bit of bated breath and knowing that the ending has been split into two parts is not about to deter me. Part I is scheduled to be released on November 2010 and Part II on July 2011.

I am attempting to stifle my excitement by just watching the recently released trailers..And I think it’ll be awesome, this series is definitely worth calling – a phenomenon !!

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MTV Trailer HD

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More from Harry Potter website.

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What makes it interesting is their wide array of personalized photo products, in fact there are more than 200 choices, ranging from your own photobooks, canvass prints, keychains, mousepads, bags, purses, watches, home items, clothing etc. And the prices are very affordable and judging by the reviews and testimonials I’ve been reading, the print and product quality are top notch too.

Another added feature is their client designer, you just need to download Microsoft Silverlight and you can personalize your items to the hilt! They also have an extensive collection of free and paid scrapbooking kits you can use to enhance your design.

I love personalized items! And if you sign up with ArtsCow you can enjoy a lot of freebies. Free prints in different sizes and also some personalized items. You only need to pay for the shipping fee. So, I got down had been designing a lot of personalized things. Once I’m done with all the designing I’ll be ordering them and have it shipped to the Philippines. I found out ArtsCow is based in Hong Kong, so shipping within Asia via regular air mail doesn’t cost that much. I’m only trying out the free stuff first – lol! I wanna see the quality first. I’m planning to order in one batch so the shipping fees will be lesser.

Anyway, here’s just a preview of some items I’ve been trying to make and note that all these are my freebies except for the leather handbag which costs about $20..

Photobooks from left: Travel Photos – All Over Cambodia 2008-2010; Chinks Girly Girl Photobook; My Daily Planner

Buttons: Been to Cambodia Mini Button; Denim Lover 2.25” Button; Born to Travel mini button

Mousepads..

Misc Items: Collage Prints 8×10 (I’ve got 5 free prints for the month!); a pencil case for Chinks; a leather handbag..

I’m still doing some finishing on the collages as well as the photobooks. I’m just so excited to get it all done, lol yesterday I didn’t stop editing till my arm was aching already! I hope I’ll finish up soon so I could order it and have it with me!!! and for sure I’ll be posting actual photos of the items once I have them. If the items turn out all right, I think I’ve just discovered a great gifting idea!

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So we settled on three material things I wouldn’t mind having for free. I asked her first what she wants and here’s her list:

(1) a pet dog (hayyy, sowee baby, mommy the genie cannot give you this one..)

(2) a mobile phone (maybe when she’s old enough..)

(3) a ‘real’ laptop (huh!?! kids of today..)

Here’s mine..

(1) a purple camera – I know I can buy this but I’m holding out because of the weight-loss bargain I made myself. But I wouldn’t mind if a genie gave it to me..

(2) a new blogging notebook – I’m getting one soon but if I could get it free why not? In case a benevolent soul is reading this, I want the Lenovo Ideapad S10-3Premium Mini..

(3) one year supply of lotions, creams, and body scrub – I’m not exceedingly vain but I do take care of my skin very well. I drink lots of fluid, eat veggies,cleanse, tone and moisturize regularly. And I’ve also been reading some wrinkle cream reviews just so I could get ahead and prepare for the inevitable.. lol!

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I hope you understood at least a little of the above signage..

I was just so curious as to why this became a popular thing in Siem Reap and I was filled with pity with those little fishes begging to have some dead skin out of my feet. Looking at my unkempt feet gave me the last prompt to give this ‘fish massage’ a try.

And besides the signage says if the fish cannot make me happy I won’t be charged and I’ve also managed to convince Hi-ace to join me. Hehe..This has got to be one of the most unique experiences I had..

They are so hungry..

First, I had my feet washed with warm water, then toweled dry. Then, its time to submerge my feet on the water and feed those fishes. The fishes looked so hungry and fierce that for a minute I got scared. Hi-ace telling me that the fish will probably eat the meat off my feet bones was not helping either, but it’s not like were violating the gulf coast jones act, so I just closed my eyes and plunged my feet in.

please just ignore my humongous feet..

hi-ace’s feet.. Why does it look better than mine? ugh!

Then I screamed! God, it was so ticklish.. Not painful. More like a thousand fingers tickling your feet. I couldn’t help but laugh like crazy the whole time.

Definitely a recommended and unique experience. Of course, the dead skin is still there. But at least for 20 minutes I could laugh my heart out. And oh! they also give out free drinks =).  Chinks got so jealous of us laughing like that so the next day she gave had her own tickle fest too..

Chinks.. she’s complaining why there’s less fish eating her dead skin..

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Should I or should I go back to school and complete my Master’s? If I do that, what will I do after I’m done with it? If I go for it, what field do I want to get into? Should I find a regular 8-5 work and be part of the rat race again? If I do that, would I have time for my family and how big an adjustment is that for everyone? Whatever I decide to do, it’s going to have an effect not just on me but also my family. So, I guess you can imagine the dilemmas I’m having right now.

I had to get off and clear my head for awhile and I ended up playing around with Photoshop and some brushes. I miss doing this! I’ve been so caught up with writing, blogging, web site building that I hardly ever took the time anymore to one of my favorite pastimes before – toying around with graphics and vectors. Doing these really revs me up and I end up getting motivated again.

Anyway, here’s what I’ve made. Some wallpapers in 1280 x 1024 sizes. I’m posting it for everyone to use and download for personal use only. Just right click open in a new tab/window then save as.

What do you think? I know it all looks a little girly but well I’m a girl. I should do this more often now. I used to remember I always made personalized photo pages, signatures, invitations  for baptism, birthdays,communion invitations, even my own wedding invitation was my own design. I even once thought of doing this professionally but somehow I was sidetracked.

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Anyway, this would surely remind you not to pile on too much before getting on a tuk tuk

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It’s a fact that Japan has an steadily aging population  as well as a falling marriage rate so as a campaign drive to make more Japanese aware of these, Japanese lingerie maker, Triumph came out with this unusual invention.

This  weird underwear features a timer between the cups representing the wearer’s biological clock. It is set to count down to the deadline set for marriage. Once the woman finds her mate and receives an engagement ring, she inserts the ring into the slot above the clock. The countdown stops and a wedding march tune begins. More of that @ Zimbio

Haha! Now, would I wear that if I were single? Maybe not. Or maybe I should try to get my single and ‘its getting too late for marriage’ friends to get one..

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Counting Down to New Year 2010!

Makes me wonder and look back on how 2009 was for me. Well, it has been a year of change, of big adjustments. I had my plate full with coping with moving from the Philippines and adjusting to living  in Phnom Penh. So, I guess I did a lot more than contemplate on the size of my navel or which acne treatments are the best. Haha! I actually did lots of work, preparing sites I’m all set to launch mid-2010 since I’ve decided to go full-time into my online money making endeavors.

As expected things are still slow, but that’s what I would expect when you are still starting out. I’m also a bit behind schedule since we’ve also done a bit of traveling, the past two months I also saw myself succumbing to viruses here and there, plus I also have to squeeze in time for housework and more time with Chinks playing and tutoring.

Overall, it has been a pleasant year. Hi-ace has been so busy which is something I had to adjust to, not always having him do my bidding . We’re also still fixing our place, preparing things so we could fully renovate our home in the next two years. The only thing I’m sad about is that, yep! I failed to lose a gazillion pounds again! LOl! I should probably give up this goal huh? But it has been on my to-do list for the past 4 years and I’m not getting any result..

With this things in mind I was a bit curious about what 2010 has in store for me. So, just in the spirit of fun (I’m not really a great believer of these..) I checked out my 2010 horoscope (well it was actually staring right in my face on my Yahoo homepage). So here’s what it has to say..

Pisces – Okay, pause for a moment and check your pulse. Still there? Good. That means you survived the last couple of years with both Saturn and Pluto in less-than-perfect places for you. And by “less than perfect,” I mean “lousy.” Good news! Both of astrology’s heavyweights have moved on to more constructive places for you. Now is the time to take that famous Pisces sensitivity (still intact from the challenges of the last while) and put it to work making your life a happier and more comfortable place.

- True! The past couple of years I’ve been laying back allowing Hi-ace the chance to go after his goals. Not to say that I was idle coz though I was staying at home to take care of Chinks I still managed to have my own business back in Manila and have also started blogging. Which kept me really sane.. Now, Hi-ace tells me it’s my turn to go back to school if I want to or do things I want to do. Right now, I’m really thinking hard about what path I want to take.

You’ll be receiving a lot more attention from others in 2010: loved ones, family and co-workers will all be drawn to you at times like moths to a flame. And as a result of the last couple of years worth of hassle, you’ll be a stronger person with better judgment, and much better able to handle the influx. Enjoy your new position at the center of your own social circle!

- as if! I’m quite used to this, you know! Being a celebrity and all.. Haha! I was thinking this horoscope thing is not bad at all.. Until I read this..

One more noteworthy change from the previous year: Jupiter will be in your sign for most of the year, giving you a newfound sense of optimism and happiness about things no matter how they turn out. You’ll be feeling expansive, but be careful not to expand too much — this transit also comes with a more than usual chance of weight gain. There will be a renewed emphasis on health, fitness and personal well-being in the spring — take advantage of that. Then again, maybe you just deserve the break. What’s a pound or to compared to real happiness?

- see? I’ve even highlighted it. That means to say I still have to battle with my weight and to make things even more difficult, the planets and the stars and astrology is all against this personal goal of mine!!!! Whaaa! This definitely puts me in a total exercise, freaking out mood.

Anyway, here’s to wishing everyone Good Things for The New Year 2010!

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“Mommy, a Christmas tree for you and Dad. I made that! The drawings. Teacher just helped me cut..”

Little things like these make having kids all the more worth it…This is definitely the best Christmas surprise I got this year..

Chinkee's Chirstmas Tree for Mom and Dad

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, I love you Mommy and Daddy

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Pusang Kahoy have made an a** of himself and we had been subjected to every facet and crevice of his story of extra marital affairs. The media could be really overboard sometimes. Ok, granted he is a celebrity, hence a public figure. But really, knowing he has committed numerous indiscretions can be interesting to some but Hello! reading this on the news every day for how many weeks already is just grrrhhh! I’m not really that interested now on how many women he bedded or where, when and whatelse has been going on. I think its time we give them a break, you know.

I’m not condoning his unfaithfulness and my heart really just goes out to his wife and children. If I was Pusang Kahoy’s wife, I’d probably hit him where he couldn’t go after other women anymore and where he wouldn’t even be able to hold any golf clubs. But in any case, I think Pusang Kahoy’s wife is handling it really well. And now that he has announced his intention to take a break from golf and well, focus on his family, it’s now time to let the issue rest. But the media I guess, has no plans of doing so, if I were them, I’d consider cross country moving, somewhere the paparazzi cannot follow.

I doubt this incessant coverage of Pusang Kahoy is going to stop anytime soon, but at least I got to say my piece! Enough is enough and move on to better topics..

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Anyway, here’s an interesting one I found somewhere. Some questions sounds like you’re in a beauty contest or something lol! I won’t be tagging anyone but if you find the questions interesting, fee free to grab it and answer. I’d love to read your answers to this too.

If you were to die this evening with no opportunity to communicate with anyone, what would you most regret not having told someone?

No. I’d rather not. Why should I allow someone be on agony knowing I’ll be dead? On the other hand, if there is someone who hates me really badly and wants to see me die, I’ll probably tell them, at least somebody will be happy I won’t be around. Although, no one has come to hate me that much yet.

If a new medicine were developed that would cure arthritis but cause a fatal reaction in 1 percent of those who took it, would you want it to be released to the public?

All things have their bad sides and I guess as long as there is an explicit warning of its possible fatal effects, why not if it could save lives too?

If you were able to live to the age of 90 and retain either the body or the mind of a 30-year-old for the last 60 years of your life, which would you want?

I would want to retain my 30-year old MIND. Dyusko! I’m trying to rid myself of excess fats nga so I wouldn’t want to have this body for the next 60 years of my life. And besides, even if I had a to-kill for body, what use would it be if I have a useless mind?

If at birth you could select the profession your child would eventually pursue, would you do so?

No way. I love what I’m doing now and I’d like my child to have the same happy experience in finding whatever profession she can be happy with. There are lots of people earning lots of moolah but they are unhappy. I’d much rather settle for something that can earn me just a decent income and enjoying it too rather than something that can earn me millions and make working daily an excruciating experience. So, I’d want my child make her own choices.

If you knew there would be a nuclear war in one week, what would do? (you can’t stop it)

I could do two things. One is to figure out how to survive it. I also have to learn, if I survive it how would it affect me? I mean, would I be grossly disfigured or what? If I’ll survive with only my torso intact, I think I’d much prefer not to survive.  The second thing, I’d do is party like there is no tomorrow. Do happy things, be with family.

Would you accept twenty years of extraordinary happiness and fulfillment if it meant you had to die at the end of the period?

Nope. Disappointments, sad things, well, I think these make life more special. Not that I like being unhappy, its simply like, to appreciate happiness you got to experience some sadness. I’d much rather go through life with its regular ups and downs. If there is happiness all the time, how could I even appreciate it if I don’t know what sadness feels like?

If the person you were engaged to marry had an accident and became a paraplegic, would you go through with the marriage or back out of it?

Yes I would. When I commit, I commit. It would take a lot more than that to stop me from marrying someone I love.

Someone very close to you is in pain, paralyzed, and will die in a month. They beg you to give them poison so they that they can die. Would you?

I probably would. I can’t stand anyone I love suffer and if I was the one suffering I’d expect my loved ones to do the same. I know some are against this but I’d much rather see them in peace than see them in too much pain.

Given the choice of anyone in the world, who would you want as your dinner guest? as a close friend? as a lover?

Close friend? My college buddies, Yese and Tins. We still are in touch but I just wish we are geographically close to each other. I haven’t seen both of them in years so I’d want to have them for dinner. As a lover? I always have one at dinner (Hi-ace) but since these are all hypothetical and I’m pretty sure Hi-ace is not looking over my shoulders right now and would unlikely read this (he’s awfully busy..), so I’d like to have Gong Yoo (that hot Korean actor!) or Jude Law (my idea of an ultimate hunk) for dinner.

What is the worst psychological torture you can imagine suffering? (it cannot involve any physical harm to you)?

Not having any means of communication and not having a computer, mobile phone and internet connection. Seriously, this would make me go nuts! Sure you can say I’m a total geek and I don’t even mind or care.

You and a person you love deeply are placed in separate rooms with a button next to each of you. You know that you will both be killed unless one of you presses the button before 60 minutes pass; furthermore, the first to press the button will save the other person, but will immediately be killed. What do you think you would do?

Arrggh! What kind of questions are these anyhow? Ok since I started this.. Well, I’d probably figure out first if there is any way we could both get out of there alive. It’s worth a try anyway. If there is no way, then I’d press my button.

Would you be willing to go to a slaughterhouse and kill a cow?

If I have absolutely no choice or there is a phone check for me to cash out with maybe nine zeros on it . But seriously, just as I could just pay someone to mow the lawn, fix the gutter, I’d really prefer it if somebody else was doing the slaughtering. Or maybe I’d turn vegetarian..

For $20,000 would you go for 3 months without washing, brushing your teeth, and using deodorant? Assume you could not explain your reasons to anyone, and there would be no long-term effect on your career. (you are not choosing one, you would have to go without all three).

Ew! No sorry. I’d find other ways to earn that but please I really can’t stand not washing, brushing or using a deo for even a day. And that’s 3 months! It’ll surely be the end of me.

Which of these restrictions could you best tolerate: leaving the country permanently or never leaving the state in which you now live?

Leaving the country permanently. That is if and only if I will leave and go back to the Philippines. I love it here in Phnom Penh, but if I’ve got no choice but to leave, then …

If you could choose the sex and physical appearance of your soon-to-be-born child, would you do it?

No. My genes are fine as it is. No use meddling with it. And besides, Chinks turned out to be more wonderful than I’ve ever imagined. Hi-ace and I must be a good genetic match hehe.

If your friends and acquaintances were willing to bluntly tell you what they really think of you, would you want them to?

What?? They usually tell me what is wrong with me, I mean my friends. They constantly tell me I need to lose weight which is more often than I really want..

Would it disturb you much if, upon your death, your body were simply thrown into the woods and left to rot?

No. Really. Funerals are expensive and besides I’m dead so I couldn’t even give a hoot! I’d much prefer it if I be cremated or if that is still expensive well they can just throw me over a ravine.

Would you like to know the precise date of your death?

No. I’d much prefer that to be a surprise. Knowing that leaves the excitement out.

Would you be willing to give up all television for the next 5 years if it would induce someone to provide for 1,000 starving children in Indonesia?

I’m sure the time I spend watching TV would not really induce anyone to do such an altruistic mission since I am a nobody. But since the question has been asked, well, I don’t really watch much TV so stopping TV watching for the next 5 years would not really be difficult for me.

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I was almost freaking out coz I was running out of things to do. I was done reading the Princess Diaries book series by Meg Cabot. Well, I know this are like for teens and early 20′s type of book but this is one of my favorite “feel good”, laugh out loud books. I actually finished reading volumes 1-10 (except for the half-books). I’m becoming a huge fan of Meg Cabot’s and I’m now looking for her other titles  like Big Boned and Queen of Babble Gets Hitched..

I tried reading Jonathan Kellerman’s (another one of my faves) Compulsion, but the text was too small and my eyes were getting bleary and besides crime/psycho thriller books doesn’t do much for me whenever I’m sick.

So then I checked out our DVD packs. CSI NY and Las Vegas was out. I watched all episodes already except for the current airing ones. CSI Miami was not an option, coz I David Caruso’s (Horatio Caine) sunglasses just rubs me the wrong way. I decided to check out some Korean dramas. These I watch when I am really in a melancholic mood. For one I find some of their plots repetitive, some really out of this world, with some slapstick comedy added to the mix, but strange thing I do enjoy them sometimes.

Anyway, I picked Coffee Prince and that’s what I spent about 4 days watching. I watched this series a few times already but I never tire of it.. Here some reasons (aside from my obvious caffeine addiction):

• I love its soundtrack!  That’s me, if a series has a boring soundtrack, I just can’t seem to stick to it. It’s one of my requirements..hehe.
• The plot is unique (compared to other cheesy Korean dramas..). Although there is that always present ‘rich-guys-family-not-approving’ of the girl theme again, but this one doesn’t over do it.
• Yahoo! This time no one has terminal illness here. (Though the grandma was sick but I was glad the story didn’t revolve on that!).
• Great acting from both the leads. When I first watched this, I was a skeptical because I always have an image of Yoon Eun Hye as a fashionista and she’s always so stylish. But she did very well in her role as a tomboyish girl.
• The chemistry among the supporting cast was just awesome. They looked so comfortable with each other that its not hard to believe they are really friends.
• Crying scenes are kept to a minimum. Yes! And where there are scenes with crying , it was done just right.
• Lots of funny, goofy scenes..The characters were amusing and there was equal treatment of them.
• The series takes on the topic of homosexuality, which is a sensitive topic considering much of Asia is very conservative. But then again its one of the intriguing twists that makes this drama one of the most compelling Korean series I’ve watched (and I’ve watched tons already..)
• And OK, I watched this mostly to ogle Gong Yoo. I swear, I told  Hi-ace if we have a second baby, I’ll put up posters of him around the room so I could see him always. (Of course, Hi-ace laughs at me, knowing I am a lunatic!). Can you blame me for drooling over this guy?

I really was with the Coffee Prince haha. I know I sound delusional , but if you’re wanting to watch some Korean dramas, Coffee Prince is highly recommended.

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When it comes to books I love thrillers, stories with detectives, mysteries, legal whatchamacallits. So it was just so natural for me to get hooked to CSI. But I still play favorites. Of all the three CSI shows, I prefer CSI Las Vegas and CSI New York. I even have my own DVD collection of CSI Las Vegas and NY so I get to watch reruns anytime I want to.

My fave CSI characters?

Gil Grissom in CSI Las Vegas. Too bad he’s not on the show anymore. I love William Petersen playing the brilliant yet socially awkward CSI Supervisor. And I can’t seem to get over his love for insects. I mean he races cockroaches during his Entymology seminars and his office is just full of those bugs he collects. Weird but totally lovable character. I also like the way Grissom and Sarah Sidle’s romance was played out. I mean it was subtle, wasn’t overboard so the main focus of the show was not overshadowed. I just wish he didn’t get burned out since his character was really pivotal in the show but then again Petersen has been playing Grissom for 8 years so I guess he was ready to move on..

Catherine Willows (Marg Helgenberger) comes as my second favorite character in CSI Las Vegas. She’s hot, feisty, ambitious yet very loyal to her colleagues and her friends. She’s not your usual beautiful lady and make no mistake about thinking of her as a dumb bimbo since she’s also a very talented CSI. She used to work as an exotic dancer to pay her way to college.She’s also better at dealing with people and politics than Grissom so she balances Grissom’s lack of tact. She’s also one of the reasons I’m still looking forward to the new CSI Las Vegas seasons.

I also likes Greg Sanders (Eric Szmanda). The lab DNA technician, a genius turned field CSI, provider of comic relief. His one liners are really something to look forward to and while he is portrayed as a brilliant yet bumbling scientist he also has issues to deal with making his character development something to watch out for.

As for CSI New York, I love Danny Messer (Carmine Giovinazzo)! I mean who wouldn’t? His character is the most complex among all the CSI’s and he is also played excellently by Giovinazzo. He’s also the show’s eye candy together with Flack. Messer grew up in the streets of New York, in a family constantly under police surveillance due to its connections with the mafia. But he got over all that, graduated top of his class at the police academy and later moved on to join Mac Taylor’s CSI New York team. So you’d imagine he probably the toughest among all of them yet oddly enough Danny Messer is the most emotional and emphatic. What I just don’t like is his “romance” with Lindsay Monroe simply because the two of them don’t share much chemistry and looks really forced plus unlike the Grissom-Sidle CSI Las Vegas romance, Messer-Monroe tandem was just so “in your face” and got too overboard to the point that it overshadowed some of the characters real issues. Nonetheless, I’m still rooting for Danny Messer and I look forward to what happens to him in the upcoming season.

Stella Bonasera (Melina Kanakaredes) is another character in CSI NY that I find myself favoring. Much like Catherine Willows in Vegas, she’s also a strong character, loyal, fair, and has a strong sense of leadership. She also has the tendency to get drawn to abusive men like her ex-boyfriend who she eventually killed for self-defense. She also shares a genuine friendship with her boss Mac Taylor and she is the one person who has the guts to defy Taylor when needed.

CSI NY eye candy – Detective Don Flack (Eddie Cahill). I could just like him simply for his looks but then again he has lots of things going for him too. He has the best one-liners and the way he delivers them is just awesome. He has great on screen rapport with Danny Messer (Carmine Giovinazzo) and scenes with these two are never boring to watch. He’s was also romancing Detective Angell and they have fabulous chemistry its just too bad she died on the line of duty. I think they were the best looking CSi couple among the three CSI shows.

Adam Ross (A. J. Buckley), lab technician is another favorite. Almost similar to Greg Sanders’ character in CSI Las Vegas – a comical genius. The diff though is that, while Sanders is a klutz around girls, Adam Buckley though a bit awkward, but still quite popular with girls. He even dated a Suicide Girl and that’s saying a lot. I always look forward to his antics and how the ever strict Mac Taylor reacts to them.

I have fun too with CSI Miami but its not really a favorite. The Miami franchise had episodes just as good as the other two CSI’s but what kills it for me is Horation Caine’s character. He’s simply portrayed as something like a superhero and besides I find his over use of sunglasses really funny to the point that I count how many times he removes his glasses each episode. Enough to make me wish I could fly there, look for cheap hotels miami, and ask David Caruso what’s up with his sunglasses. Except that hubby tells me that of course, they don’t film that in Miami.

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1. What time did you get up this morning?
>>woke up @ 5:15 am

2. How do you like your steak?
>> well done.

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
>>forgot na. I prefer watching dvd’s @ home anyway

4. What is your favorite TV show?
>>CSI, Grey’s Anatomy, Spongebob Squarepants (daughter induced)

5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
>> Switzerland – I fancy the lakes and the alps or Paris, France

6. What did you have for breakfast?
>> coffee and toast

7. What is your favorite cuisine?
>> Chinese and Italian

8. What foods do you dislike?
>> stuff with too much cinnamon or food that smells eww.

9. Favorite place to eat?
>>anywhere as long as the food is good.. i’m not choosy

10. Favorite dressing?
>> just olive oil.

11.What kind of vehicle do you drive?
>> bicycle. haha! i don’t drive

12. What are your favorite clothes?
>> jeans, comfy shorts and tank tops

13. Where would you visit if you had the chance?
>> Nepal or Mongolia

14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full?
>> half full

15. Where would you want to retire?
>> Bicol, Philippines

16. Favorite time of day?
>> early mornings

17. Where were you born?
>> Legazpi City, Philippines

18. What is your favorite sport to watch?
>> i don’t like watching sports much. but if you insist, tennis and soccer. not that i understand anything that goes on, its just that some players are hot! hehe

19. Who do you think will not tag you back?
>> no idea. i’m not tagging anyone anyway. i’m just doing this coz i feel like it.

20. Person you expect to tag you back first?
>> see answer above.

21. Who are you most curious about their responses to this?
>> same answer as above

22. Bird watcher?
>> no.

23. Are you a morning person or a night person?
>> morning person. i’m a grouch as the day comes to an end.

24. Do you have any pets?
>> Our dog recently got dog-napped and I’m not yet over it.

25. Any new and exciting news you’d like to share?
>> nothing. if i have i’d prefer to keep it a secret.

26. What did you want to be when you were little?
>> a scientist.

27. What are your best childhood memories?
>>night swimming with family and friends, playing with my sister

28. Are you a cat or dog person?
>> dog. i can’t stand cats! they make me sneeze

29. What was your last drink?
>> coffee

30. Always wear your seat belt?
>> yes.

31. Been in a car accident?
>> no. hopefully never.

32. Any pet peeves?
>> not telling.

33. Favorite Pizza Toppings?
>> pepperoni, lots of cheese, olives, bell pepper. no pineapple.

34. Favorite Flower?
>> orchids, lilies and daisies

35. Favorite ice cream?
>> i love ice cream. all brands except those durian flavored ones

36. Favorite fast food restaurant?
>> McDonalds and KFC

37. How many times did you fail your driver’s test?
>> i don’t drive. and i don’t have plans of learning yet.

38. From whom did you get your last email?
>> spammers. hahaha

39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card?
>> any bookstore, any handbag store.

40. Do anything spontaneous lately?
>> no. but if you count occasional spur-of-the-moment shopping trips.

41. Like your job?
>> yes because it has nothing to do with selling. I can’t imagine myself holding an insurance marketing job.

42. Broccolli?
>> yes. love it steamed or stir fried with beef

43. What was your favorite vacation?
>> going home to Bicol to see my family, visiting out of the way places with Hi-ace

44. Last person/s you went out to dinner with?
>> Hi-ace and Chinkee

45. What are you listening to right now?
>> our neighbor is belting it out. I’m about to run for earplugs already.

46. What is your favorite color?
>> purple and blue

47. How many tattoos do you have?
>> none.

48. How many are you tagging for this quiz?
>> none. i don’t wanna bother others but hey! if someone wants to answer this then feel free to grab it.

49. What time is it?
>> 09:22 Phnom Penh time.

50. Coffee Drinker?
>> yes! it’s something I can’t imagine living without. Espresso, Latte, or Cafe Vienna.

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a 33-story tower at Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Designed by French architect Jean Nouvel in association with the Spanish firm b720 Arquitectos and built by Dragados. It opened in June 2005 and was inaugurated officially by the King of Spain on 16 September 2005.

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I don’t abuse it by using and exposing it to too much chemicals. I only wear minimal makeup and only if I need it. I’ve also developed the habit of always cleaning up my face no matter how tired I am. I also follow the routine cleanse-tone-moisturise. I stick to products that are hypo-allergenic and those that I have proven to be effective for me. I don’t like trying and switchingbeauty products every so often.

I did got my share of break outs during my teenage years, but instead of panicking and be constantly worried about how I look and where I could get zit and acne treatment, my mom had me conviced it waall part of growing up and it’ll all clear up in time with less fuss. And she was right! After a year otwo, it all disappeared.

A beauty product I cannot do without? Citrus fruits. All natural fruits like lemon, orange and my favorite, calamansi. They all have firming, anti-pimple, skin-clearing properties that has workedwonders for me. I simply apply it all over my face daily and it works like a natural astringent.Don’t try it though if you have breakouts or open wounds on your face. At first, it felt a little tingly and tight but I got used to it. This is truly effective, even shampoo, soap and cosmetics manufacturers are adding this to their products. For cooling and relaxing skin, of course,avocado and cucumber are my faves.

A good diet is really essential to maintaining good skin. I drink lots of water, even more than the required 8 glasses a day. Plus eating fruits and vegetable is also a must. And lastly, to have that glowing look, the best secret is to be happy, think happy thoughts, and embrace life to the fullest..

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Here’s a brief synopsis of Harry Potter and Half-Blood Prince from Fandango,

Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort’s defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry finds himself more and more drawn to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas. And Lavender Brown has decided that Ron is the one for her, only she hadn’t counted on Romilda Vane’s chocolates! And then there’s Hermione, simmering with jealously but determined not to show her feelings.

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