Keeping my Cool

It's almost Christmas but some people never fail to infuriate me. I don't know why some people have to be so insecure and do everything to compete with me. Hey, I don't have to prove myself to anyone anymore alright? People love me for who I am and they will continue to do so because I never pretend to be someone else. I'm sorry but it's not my fault that I am blessed with good things in my life. I need not scream to the whole world of the ongoings of my life because I know where I stand. I hope you stop competing with me because you will never add up to what I am. I'm not being pompous and all but it would be best if you concentrate on building a better you and not make me a benchmark for your ways.

Happy Holidays!

Much love to everyone.

Sites I Frequent

PAWS Christmas Wish List

Looking for a group to lend a helping hand this year? Show how grateful you are by sharing your blessings. Let's help out our dear canine friends. A little bit of love will surely go a long way.

PAWS' "Twelve Days of Christmas" Wish List:

1. dog cage - approximately P3,000/cage

2. kennel cab (L)- approx. P5,000/cab

3. cat cage - approx. P 400/cage

4. Spot-On Tick & Flea treatment - approx. P200/pipette

5. Cat Food (canned) - approx. P40/can

6. Cat Food (dry/kibble) - approx. P800/8kg. bag

7. Prescription Diet Dog Food A/D (canned) - approx. P80/can

8. Vaccines or various medicine for cats and dogs - range: P100 to P600/drug or vaccine

9. Canon iPIXMA 1300 black or colored ink cartridge - approx. P900/cartridge

10. Powdered detergent soap - approx. P120/kg.

11. Energy-saving light bulbs - approx. P110/bulb

12. Virgin coconut oil - approx. P120/ 250ml. bottle

Outdoor cattery renovation

Welded wire sponsor P500

Angle bar sponsor P500

Paint sponsor P200

Labor sponsor P350

Complete breakdown of materials needed for new outdoor cattery

1. Welded wire - 22pcs x P500 = P11,000

2. Angle bar - 36 pcs x P500 = P18,000

3. Angle bar - 5 pcs (roof) x 5 = P 2,500

4. Paint & welding rod = P 2,000

5. Labor (max 3 weeks)

P350/day x18 days x2 pax = P 12,600

P 46,100

*Special thanks to CATSLAIR for sponsoring the indoor shelves and renovation of the cat quarantine area.

Our very best wishes to you and all your loved ones (including the four-legged members of your family) this holiday season!

-The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)

Note/s:

Our bank account details are on the poster and in www.paws.org. ph. Donors may also drop off donations at the PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center (PARC) at Aurora Blvd, Katipunan Valley, Loyola Heights, QC.

For those giving cash and cheque donations, please ask for your official receipt. (Depositors of cash donations may fax their validated deposit slips to 724-1986 and indicate their name and mailing address so that the receipt may be mailed to them).

Make My Day

These kids certainly know how to make me say yes to their every whim. They smile sweetly at me and just ask. Why can't adults do that??

Oh well. Anyway, CJ here barges in my bedroom every Saturday morning and jumps up and down on my bed to wake me up. When I say hi, he instantly says, "Andee nuod tayo Ta-moo-moo (translation: Transformers ) Now who could say no to that? Haha! Then we start our weekend movie marathon. I've memorized his favorite movies already. From Cars, The Incredibles, Finding Nemo to Shrek! We spend hours upon hours in front of the telly that my cousin starts giving me the eye. That's when we step out of my room to play with whatever toys we see outside, recite our ABC's, count out loud, and sing songs.

My weekends are priceless!

Venize here on the other hand screams "Andee!!!!" every time she sees me. (Hmmmn makes me wonder if my future husband would by chance be named Andy? Haha!) Anyway,after she's said her hi's and hellos, she starts fishing in my bag. I don't what gravitates children to my bags!! When she has this triumphant look on her face, I know she has found my Samsung spare phone. She then dials furiously and starts a conversation that goes like this:

Venize: Hello, Piolo? Opo. Punta ka sa betday ko ah?
Imaginary Friend: *****
Venize: Oo! Betday ko nga. Sabi ko punta ka eh.
IF (imaginary friend) : *****
V: Dala ka gift ko. Gusto ko dles. Babay! Yey, Ninang punta daw Piolo betday ko!

See how kids entertain themselves? Ayy, grabe! That's not the end of it. If her mom or I doesn't acknowledge what she just declared, she'll throw my phone back in my bag and storm out of the room. Then Peachy and I will have a little time to chat. But Venize will be back in a flash, ready to ask a million questions, touch my hair, ask me to feed her, and practically boss me around! I say yes to every request/ command naman. Haha!

These kids are my constant playmates. They make me stay grounded, thankful, and blessed. I can't wait to have my own. My friends say my kids will be spoiled by me and my family. But hey, who can blame me if ever I choose to do so? Kids will be kids for a very short period only. Might as well enjoy them while they're young

Great!

A joint project with my kid sister's school. We're helping out 200 families this year! Wow! It's nice having to help out. I'm really happy of the response we're getting.
Thanks guys!

Next year, I hope to start a group to empower women in the rural areas. Yahey!

2007 Wishlist

I have no wishlist this year. My relatives and friends know that instead of giving me gifts, I'd rather have them donate to a charitable institution. I've been blessed this year. I'm paying it forward.

There's just this one thing though. He knows what I want.

Life is good...

Oprah's Favorite Things for 2007

1. SAMSUNG PROGRESSIVE HD CAMCORDER SC-HMX10C

2. UGG® AUSTRALIA CLASSIC CROCHET TALL BOOT

3. TOYWATCH WATCHES

4. PERFECT ENDINGS CUPCAKES FROM WILLIAMS-SONOMA

5. MELAMINE BOWLS, MEASURING CUPS AND SPOONS FROM WILLIAMS-SONOMA

6. THE ARTISAN® STAND MIXER FROM KITCHENAID HOME APPLIANCES

7. THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL'S PLANET EARTH DVD SET

8. KAI BODY BUTTER and BODY BUFFER

9. CLARISONIC SKIN CARE SYSTEM

10. CLAUS PORTO SOAPS FROM LAFCO NEW YORK

11. THE PILLARS OF THE EARTH BY KEN FOLLETT

12. BREVILLE IKON PANINI PRESS FROM WILLIAMS-SONOMA

13. HDTV REFRIGERATOR WITH WEATHER AND INFO CENTER FROM LG ELECTRONICS

14. CIAO BELLA BLOOD ORANGE SORBETTO

15. RACHEL PALLY SWING TURTLENECK AND SAILOR PANTS

16. SCRABBLE PREMIER EDITION FROM HASBRO

17. UNITED ARTISTS 90TH ANNIVERSARY PRESTIGE COLLECTION

18. SHAKLEE GET CLEAN™ STARTER KIT

19. O'S GUIDE TO LIFE

20. JOSH GROBAN'S NOEL CD

HSM- My sister loves 'em

My kid sister devours any news, merchandise, & absolutely anything that has to do with High School Musical. She saw this particular news at one entertainment channel. So here's thy are. The cast at the special premiere of the DVD edition of High School Musical at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood on November 19.

Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens

Ashley Tisdale

Vanessa Hudgens

Kaycee Stroh

Ashley Tisdale, Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens

Olseya Rulin

The Cheetah Girls

What Tweens Want

According to Dictionary.com,

a tween is defined as a youngster between 10 and 12 years of age, considered too old to be a child and too young to be a teenager.

Which makes gift-giving a little tricky because they know what they want but some are kinda' pricey. Which leads us to some interesting gift ideas. The catch is ,they are not available locally though. Sorry!

1. Custom- made Dolls: Create a miniature version of yourself. Almost everything's practically customized nowadays, why not create a mini- me? Tiny Pocket People lets consumers personalize an 8” (14 cm) soft tiny body doll based on customers uploaded picture. Everything from shoe color to clothes can be customized. So next time, instead of carrying a photograph of a loved one, you can have him or her peeking out of your pocket. Cool!

2. Stuffed Dooddle: Transform your doodles to a real doll! Stuff your Doodles makes soft toys using a doodle as the design. It is recreated with recycled materials, stuffed and sent back to you. How unique can that get???

3. Nyokki pet planters: Nyokki Pets feature one of five happy animal faces on the side of an egg shaped planter. The grass seeds inside grow to full-height in around two weeks, you can then style it or cut it off and watch it grow back. I think I've seen one of these in 168 Divisoria.

4. Barbie MP3 player: Toy maker Mattel just finished a “makeover” for one of the style icons of all time - Barbie. The inclusion of an MP3 player and virtual world avatar in the doll shaped player is one of the newest addition to the Barbie family. Another great addition to the family is BarbieGirls.com is a site where kids can create their own virtual Barbie doll and even take it to the virtual mall!

photos from mattel, doodle, custom-made