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shierylssi: wosssshhhh...labay ra!ciao!
toni: hey hey! :) got me a new blog!
ROKOKSALEM: hello friend blog walking u've nice blog regards from MALAYSIA :)
Marites: Happy mother's Day! got a tag for Mother's day for you :)
Marites: Really Avs..naa na CFA classes sa UM?that's cool..when start?
Pika: I LURVE the header!!!!
Kerri: Hi, just dropping by. Thanks for sharing the story of Jack and time. I have read it before and always enjoy it. Great reminder! BTW that pic of your little one on 5-2 post is TOO CUTE!
Fran: I enjoyed my visit to your blog. Stop by and visit when you have time
Marites: Hi Avs..I have a tag for u :) Girl, puro lagi San Juanico bridge ang caption sa pics nimo sa Greece.
Junelle: Hi avs, cutie gyud na siya! pati si justine.
Pika: this Daniel guy is indeed a cutie
Marites: Hi Avs, the tshirt will be available ugma daw.Ay, guwapo bitaw na c D. henney :) hey, any tips about linkworth..super libog ko niya
oswald: Abby I have a tag for you.
Chloe: Hi, Abby! Thanks for the comment. Hey, it looks like we have a lot in common, and reading is only one of them. After I read all the Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew mystery novels, I ventured into SWEET DREAMS, too. Then, Mills and Boons, Silhouette, and Harlequin romance novels. I still go to the bookshop these days and get second-hand romantic novels when I'm bored, ha ha ha. Have a great day!
Marites: Avs girl, got a tag for u :)
Junelle: Hi avs! Visit lang ko. thanks sa info kanina. Gud evening!
Marites: elllow :) suroy2 lang
JennyR: hello abby! mustah? naa koy 20 Questions for you girl...ingats!
Chloe: Hi, Abby! Mag-thank you lang ko kay grabe ang referral visits nakuha nako gikan sa imo. Thanks jud...sikat jud ka kaayo bah! Have a nice day!
shierylssi: hi, abissi. I already answered your comment on the bucket list.got you tag too..
emzkie: hi Abby! ano nga ba ulit yung location mo? btw nice heather. =)
Marites: Hellow Avs..ning apil gud ko ug kanta sa "Chances are". love that song somuch hanggang ngayon :)
toni: abby!!!!!!! its been long time.... x_X but my school's finishing in a matter of few days now... check out my blog, i got to do a really cool thing :)
yen: Hey girl! I have a contest in my blog..You might want to join! See you there!
Chloe: Hi, Abby! Thanks for wishing me a speedy recovery. Hope you're doing okay. Take care always.
Realm: happy weekend
Marites: Hi Avs, got tag for u :) happy holiday!
Bits & Pieces: hello..care to exchange link?
Marites: hello..suroy na pud ko diri :D
Fe: Hi abby. thanks for coming by and leaving such a nice note. take care have a wonderfuil day!
Fe: Congratulations!! love your place..
ANGEL: HELLO
Dee: I enjoyed my visit very much. The tree pictures are fabulous!Congratulations on wining the JOTW!
Marites: congrats! congrats! you deserve it :D
Lila: This Journal is nice.I like the tree graphic.
eric: Congrast on JOTW
FUNKIEMOMMY: Back again and checking you out. How are you?
toni: hey abby.... i keep on recieveng spam comments
Marites: Hi Avs, suroy lang ko diri :)
cheesecakepoi: hi abby! junelle ni, i finally have one pero medyo nangapa pa ko. hehehe! i added u as my friend gud
wow gold: hello,anybody home?nice journal website!
Chloe: Abby, maka-affect ba nang alternate domain mao di ko nimo ma-add sa Bravejournal nimo? Unsaon nako ning TAG nimo? Ha ha. Pasensya na ka kay medyo bugo pa ko dire ba, ha ha ha
Realm: happy easter
jennyr: hi abby! mustah na? i have a tag for you! HAPPY EASTER!
emzkie: hi Abby! musta na?
Mic: Hello there...blog hopping...care to xchange links? Have a great day!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chloe: Abby, thanks kaayo sa tip nimo. I will copy the icon. Usahay malibog pa ko dire sa Bravenet ba hasta pud si Marites, ha ha ha. Cge mi tawagay sa phone ba. Dali ra instructions sa Blogger mao na medyo naglisod ko dire gamay. Makuha ra lagi ni nko puhon:) Salamat jud.!
FUNKIEMOMMY: Back again and checking you out.TC
Kerri: Hi, I was just doing some journal surfing. I love your springtime tulip background. Really pretty.
Chloe: Hi, Abby. I just added you to my list of friends. Thanks also for the comment. If you miss your Papa, just look inside your heart and you'll see him there. God be with you! P.S. Add mo na rin ako sa Friends mo, ha ha ha.
Chloe: Hi, Abby! I'm a friend of Marites. I used to play tennis with her before I retired from tennis, LOL. Can I add you to my list of friends? I'm new here so I'm still finding my way around Bravenet. Have a nice day and God bless.

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Thursday, May 15th 2008

1:39 AM

Next Stop: Australia


Remember my aunt, Tita Chi? She’s off to another adventure this time. She said she’s going to Australia. Wow! I definitely think it’s one of the best countries around (although I have heard about it being a racist) but nevertheless, the place is picture perfect.

She said she have made some reservations in the top hotels around Australia. Her itinerary are:

One was in Sydney, where she told me it got her in a tight spot since she had a hard time choosing among the Sydney hotels around but decided to choose Ibis Hotel which is near the National Maritime Museum, Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Entertainment Centre.

 
Sydney Opera House

 
Ibis Hotel in Sydney

Then she’ll be off to visit Melbourne staying in one of the Melbourne hotels there (and I found out that it is still in Ibis Hotel, located in Melbourne).
She said her target places where she’ll be stopping by are the St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Royal Exhibition Building, the State Library (I want to go there!) and the Federation Square, to name a few.

 
Ibis Hotel in Melbourne


Royal Exhibition Building

 
State Library

 
Federation Square

I think she’s also planning to visit Brisbane since she mentioned about Brisbane hotels particularly Marriot Hotel. Given the choice, Brisbane will be one of my top choices since I wanted to go to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and see those cute Koalas! The life! (Photo credits to Wikipedia and Cheaperthanhotels)

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Thursday, May 15th 2008

1:19 AM

Belated Tag

I got a tag from Tess on Mother's Day, and I was supposed to have finished this tag last, last, last...anyway, I still think a postscript is apt.



They give their all and let you have what they never had, they take little, if none.  Asking nothing in return - expecting neither reward or applause - taking pride not in their accomplishments or possessions but in their children.  They hurt deeper when you are pained and delight in your joys; cushions the blows of life's challenges whilst egging on you.  Wishing for none else but your happiness.  They sit back and watch you triumph - taking no credit - knowing that they've been given the most valuable sold in the hue world - to love you for whoever you are - no matter what.  They are mothers and loving every moment of it.  Belated Happy Mother's Day to all of us!

Share your favorite Mother's Day quotes and

place your blog/name right after the piece of artwork.

1.Irresistible Fascinations / Naomi

2.Manna from Heaven / Lena

3.And Life Goes On / Lena

4.Sheng's Simple Thoughts... / SHENG

5.Just Another Day / Emzkie

6. Moments of My Life/Racel

7. A Place Of Being / Geng

8. Wonderful Thoughts Online / Geng

9. Slides/ Chloe

10. Pinay heart wanderings and musings/Marites

11. Abby's Corner


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Thursday, May 15th 2008

12:59 AM

Shopping for My Kitchen

My husband and I were thinking of home and garden stuff that will be useful in our daily setting. Since, specialty stores are far from where we live (and I can’t just go out because I am still unfamiliar with the place), my only option is to shop online and made it to my favorite search engine which is ShopWiki (ShopWiki IS a search engine, and it searched products that are available for sale, and the good thing there is you can really choose the products since you can compare prices).

Okay, so, I need some knives (the site got a really informative guide about these kitchen knives, and I tell you, by the time you finished reading it, you’ll be knowledgeable, promise – I really had fun reading about the knives data that I intend to feature it in my other blog – way of life – so watch out for it), some pots and pans (my husband got only one since the day he arrived here!), some kitchen tools (I like the 17pc from of Chef’s Secret, complete set of tools!) and I’ve been eyeing a microwave vegetable steamer cooker, which I think is a good thing to have since I’m aiming to provide healthy food and that cute indoor grill (my family loves grilled food – unhealthy but it’s a comfort). And I’m only talking about the kitchen! I’m still thinking about putting up a small garden, but in the meantime – food comes first.
 

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Wednesday, May 14th 2008

11:17 PM

Underpaid

Are you underpaid? A question I encountered in my Monster subscription. I was like, huh? Aren’t we all, mediocre employees? That’s why sometimes, it is better to work freelance than being paid with a job you hate. And most times under somebody who may know but cannot understand. Gets? Better know now if you are, and tell me when you realized it. ^^v
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Wednesday, May 14th 2008

11:04 PM

Warning Signs of a Toxic Boss

Have you ever encountered an infuriating boss? Well I did, several times in my “career”. It was such a relief to be able to quit and say, ‘sayonara’. Other times, it is such a waste to not be able to serve a good boss (I had a very good boss then, and when I was about to get back to work – I was informed I am reassigned again – this time in the Accounting Division – ugh! Then I quit). It should have been a privilege working in different division at different times – 2 years in MLD, 2 years and OVP – then in Accounting, but then again…

Okay, here’s a link that warns us of one ‘toxic’ (I like the word) boss…read on!
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Sunday, May 11th 2008

6:37 AM

Cruises from the Bible

My mom always wanted to join a holy trip to any place that can be found in the bible. You see, it’s one of her ultimate wishes. I, as her daughter, felt the need to just grant that wish – at least, as a gift for the approaching Mother’s day. So off I try finding in the worldwide web looking for the perfect package for her. Then, after several futile attempts for the most excellent package (there are others that did not meet my requirements) I found a substantially first rate site with voyages that can be considered pilgrimage, and they call Christian Cruises.

Living Passages as it was called (passage means journey and such) offers trips and undertakings especially to build, increase and amplify one’s faith. The good thing about it is that aside from having an important effect on one’s faith by furthering God’s teachings, my mom would be able to realize it by actually being there in scenes identified in the Bible. My mom is considering whether to start off with the Christian Cruise which will commence on July 18-30, 2008 or one of the Bible Cruises being offered on March 25-April 3, 2009. 87 My suggestion? She should participate in both cruises given that the first sail is called the Footsteps of Paul, to spots where St. Paul traveled, and the second one will be a passage in the ports found in the Bible. I think these trips can really highlight my mom’s conviction, and become a true follower of Jesus.

 
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Friday, May 9th 2008

12:01 AM

CFA

CFA.  I encountered this acronym as I have been reading books on Financial Management.  How does that differ from a CPA? Being a finance graduate, I thought there are no other options or certificates that I can get unless I study and take the CPA board exam.  Aside from MBA, DBA seems to be the only other option.  And frankly, I am not ready for that.  When I encountered CFA, I felt that there are a lot of other horizons opening for me.

CFA, a global professional charter title that stands for Certified Financial Analyst.  Anybody can get that title (but you have to have 4-years related experience - for my part, 4 years of teaching finance), if one passes the 3-level exams that the CFA Institute is giving to individuals who succeeds in taking the grueling exams.  While CPA board exam is given locally, country by country, CFA is given in testing venue worldwide (this is announced in the site) and the catch, wherever you take, you are recognized, GLOBALLY.  Interested?

I happen to be.  I had the opportunity to participate in a CFA Seminar in our university (the first actually, and was attended by other professors mindanao-wide) and this is the only conclusion I can express - I still have a lot to learn, and I still have the chance to get that title.  As our speaker, Mr. Alexander Guilles, said, 'when you become a CFA holder, that will be the start of your problems'.  Joke.  Well, businessmen will cramp on your doorstep, knocking at your door, offering you compensation of your choice, provided you solve their problems for them.  LOL.  Yeah, since being a CFA is more about investments, financial management, economic and industry analysis, and capital markets.  Complicated?  Then let's start studying now!

I am preparing for the CFA Level 1 examination and I got this chart from Investopedia presenting the topics and the percentage of this emerging in the said exam.



Check out their site at cfainstitute.org.  Let's all learn and become CFAs!
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Wednesday, May 7th 2008

9:58 AM

Growing Crisis

There seems to be a shortage everywhere.  And if one saw the tv flashes, there's a sense of panic in every corner.  I recently read an article from UNICEF (which I'm a subscriber) about the food crisis around the world, affecting children.  Somalia's worst drought, Bangladesh's Cyclone Sidr, just to name a few of the world's catastrophes that are disturbing.  And just this evening, I saw the news about a 2-year old baby who was so malnourished it's already called Marasmus (Marasmus is caused by a severe deficiency of nearly all nutrients, especially protein and calories).  His mom can no longer provide the poor baby with  anything that the only thing he drink is "am" - the sticky soup of a cooking rice).

Then there was a 2-3 year old toddler found floating in the river bank somewhere in Manila (the story was that a nearby resident saw the parents of the toddler fighting, the authority think there was foul play since the toddler cannot walk by him/herself because the toddler got birth defects from birth - FYI: the entire family live in a kariton - wagon - and may have thrown the poor baby in the river).

Seeing so many children suffering is so painful to know especially for a mother like me.  These little angels going through such ordeals makes me ache and cry.  What happened to the wicked and corrupt? 
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Tuesday, May 6th 2008

5:26 PM

Love These Rugs!

Rugs. We got several of these rugs courtesy of my aunt who seem to have the fetish for such intricate pieces. She’s into Sphinx area rugs and I do agree that it's all so diverse and exceptional! I, for one, have my own favorite prints from Dorothy Linen (the China Garden Collection), Shaw Rugs (Modern Elements Collection) and a lot, lot more! When I saw the designs, I merely said, “wow!” I am, indeed, smitten with these gorgeous designs!

 
Sphinx Generations Collection


Dorothy Linen China Garden Collection


Dalyn Rugs Avalon Collection


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Tuesday, May 6th 2008

5:00 PM

Hospital Oops

A male patient is lying in bed in the hospital, wearing an oxygen mask over his mouth and nose, still heavily sedated from a difficult four hour, surgical procedure.

 
A young, student nurse appears to give him a partial sponge bath. “Nurse", he mumbles, from behind the mask. "Are my testicles black?"

 
Embarrassed, the young nurse replies, "I don't know, Sir. I'm only here to wash your upper body and feet."

 
He struggles to ask again, "Nurse, are my testicles black?"

 
Concerned that he may elevate his vitals from worry about his testicles, she overcomes her embarrassment and sheepishly pulls back the covers. She raises his gown, holds his penis in one hand and his testicles in the other, lifting and moving them around.

 
Then, she takes a close look and says, "There's nothing wrong with them, Sir!"

 
The man pulls off his oxygen mask, smiles at her and says very slowly, "Thank you very much. That was wonderful, but please listen very, very closely...

 
A r e - m y - t e s t - r e s u l t s - b a c k?

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