Category Archives: Photos

Happy Birthday Pearl

Posted on August 24, 2008 by greenbucks| 2 Comments

Today is the birthday of my dear friend PJA.

She is Ninang to my eldest daughter and Tita to my two younger children.

To her students/patients, she is Teacher.

For me she is not just an extra-ordinaire speech-language pathologist which this country as lost due to migration but she is an ultimate friend. We understand each other’s quirks and eccentricities. We cry about the same things and cackle like witches about the same things too.

We have been friends when the craze for cross-stitching started in this country and we both had this design. I do not remember what color you used for your ballerina, please forgive me. Here is a part of my project, as I know you haven’t seen yours for a long time:

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I do not have a gift for you. I can not even call you for we just stayed in today and the store where I get my mobile phone credits has been closed since yesterday. Poor excuses, you might say. Fact is, we didn’t even go to church today.

I will just offer you my virtual gifts:

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A simple solitary flower. Its not even a rose nor a bunch of flowers. This is just like you, no, not ordinary but otherwise. You can be that little sunshine that can brighten everyone’s day.

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Pasta Carbonara. I have learned to make this because of the recipe you gave me. I want you to know that the family loves this.

We miss you.

Be well and we hope you had a wonderful birthday today 🙂

Posted in family, Photos, Thought Bubbles

Gullon Mini Mix

Posted on August 22, 2008 by greenbucks| 2 Comments

My good friend MC came home from Canada a few weeks back. She had several goodies for the children. One of the hit items are the Gullon Mini Mix bisuits.

These are a bit salty and crunchy and the kids absolutely loved the biscuits.

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Click here to view the nutrition facts.

Posted in Consumer Products Review, Dining, family, Photos

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Mithi

Posted on August 21, 2008 by greenbucks| 27 Comments

Mithi. Wish.

People say, “Be careful what you wish for”. By the way, I have written a post about the song “What Kind of World Do You Want?” that was sung by one of my favorite bands, “Five for Fighting”.

Ang sabi nga nila, “Be careful what you wish for” Nga pala, me post ako tungkol sa kanta na “What Kind of World Do You Want?” na yan ang message mula sa isa sa paboritong banda ko, ang “Five for Fighting”.

What do I wish for? Money? Fame? A new house? Better living conditions?

Ano nga ba ang mithi ko? Salapi? (kelangan magtrabahong mabuti para magkarun nito) Kasikatan? (hindi naman ako artista eh bakit kaya?) Bagong bahay? (eh binigay na sa amin itong bahay na ito kaya ok na yun) Mas maayos na pamumuhay? (sa tinging ko ok pa naman kami kaya huwag na lang muna ito)

So what do I wish for then?

Ano nga ba ang mithi ko?

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That children would be able to play in a safe environment.

Sana makapaglaro ang mga bata sa ligtas na lugar, malayo sa kapahamakan.

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That those needing to be put under proper care would be cared for.

Sana yung mga nangangailangan ng tulong ay matulungan.

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That people will have decent places to live.

Sana may maayos na tirahan ang ibang mga tao.

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Alam ko, dapat hindi ko na ito pino-problema kasi dapat sagutin sila ng pamahalaan, pero kung ang mga bagay na ito ay palagi nakikita tila ba nagiging ordinaryo na lamang kaya parang wala na din tayong pakialam.

Pasensiya na sa mga litratong malabo, kinunan ko ito habang nakasakay. Malabo man ang mga larawan pero malinaw naman ang mensahe.

Posted in Litratong Pinoy, Philippines, Photos, social consciousness, Urban Living

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The Laptop that Blogging Bought

Posted on August 20, 2008 by greenbucks| 8 Comments

I have written about the new camera that blogging bought in my other blog.

One of the first things that I got from the money I earned by writing reviews is to buy a laptop. Nothing fancy, it was not even new though it was barely used.

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It was hubby’s decision to get this laptop rather than get a new one, which his former college classmate was selling because she was planning to get a newer and more compact one. He is my tech guru.

When I have free schedule at my workplace, I bring it with me so that I can use it to write blog posts, reports and I even use it with my students. It is also great for watching DVD 🙂

I even got a backpack for the laptop for easier handling. It is quite heavy though since we have to walk from my workplace to meet hubby in the parking space that we prefer before we go home. I haven’t been bringing this to work as of late because of the weather.

In the backpack I have other things that I use for the laptop. Charger, mouse, my Nokia pc suite cable, the kids music player, my smaller digicam and even sometimes the digicam’s usb cable, if I have to take pictures of my children or my students in action. I call these my “tools of the trade”. Whatever.

I am even thinking of getting an HDMI cable to use for the huge wall-mounted plasma tv in my work place. We can even use it at at home for other applications 😀

Posted in Consumer Products Review, File and data management, For Information, Photos, web tools

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Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion

Posted on August 19, 2008 by greenbucks| 3 Comments

Children have sensitive skin that’s why we try to have them use the best skin care products that are not harsh and gentle on the skin.

One of the products that they currently use is the Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion.

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Thanks, Lola Mommy for a new bottle 🙂

Posted in Consumer Products Review, family, Philippines, Photos, Urban Living

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