:Today's Flowers #48

I don't know the name of this flower, I just love its vivid color of tangerine. At first glance I thought it's from the family of Hibiscus but on closer look I found that its leaves are different and also the shape of the petals. This shot was taken in Nabas, Aklan together with my previous today's flowers' entries here. I've got plenty of shots from this town's rich soil.

Happy Monday! Visit more beautiful flowers at Today's Flower => here.

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Online Auctions

I love shopping but sometimes I’m a whimsical shopper. I don’t shop often but when I shop I buy plenty that’s good for many occasions. Now that I have three kids I normally shop for them on some occasions like school openings, birthdays, special school activities, camp fellowships and all the regular holidays of the year. It’s different when you have kids of your own you always think of them whenever you see nice clothes, shoes, toys and other kids stuff.

Since I’m always on the net I frequently visit sites that offer online shopping and there I found something that would help those who love shopping. I can now shop for less with the help of online auctions which gives me lesser price for the things I want for myself and my family. Actually I really love going to auctions but since I don’t have plenty of time I stopped from going. Now it’s easier since it’s online and I can do this in the comfort and convenience of my own home.

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I'm Happy!

Well it’s the start of my last week in my work and I can’t contain my excitement that every time I passed our building guard I count to him the days that I’ll be staying in the office. He would smile at me and just nod understanding my happiness that finally I was approaching my last days of working in my 16-year old job. Actually I’ve got plenty of things to do before I finally bid goodbye as I’m going to finalize packing various boxes of my old documents and files. I hope I’ll be able to concentrate on it now because last week my boss asked me to register a new business in one of the license giving agencies. I’m just waiting approval for it and will be finishing it soon.

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Moving Out

It’s the first day of the working week again and I’m glad it’s gonna be my last week or working in office and I’ll start working at home soon. And because it’s Monday again I’m expecting heavy traffic along Ortigas Avenue especially now that rain is starting to fall as early as 6 in the morning.

Some of my friends who can’t bear the everyday traffic going to office transferred to another location outside our area to prevent themselves from getting late. I even know one family who moved out of their house to live near their working place. It’s hard to change house location as you’ll have to move everything and hire someone who will do it for you. Here in the Philippines some uses trucking to move appliances but in some countries like in New York they hire the services of moving companies New York to help them with their long distance move and you can ask for quotation to compare prices before you sign up in moving.

Transferring to another place can be a little daunting at first but exciting as well. You’ll get to meet new friends and opens your horizon to a new way of life. For me it gives new hope and progress. No need to worry as it all depends on your outlook in life.

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The Big Fat Duck Cookbook

Since school days I’ve been a wide reader girl and I’ve collected plenty of books along the way which I’ve given to my friends because I shifted priority in the kind of books I read. I love reading adventure, science fiction, romance and some subscription books like reader’s digest and more. Now I shifted my interest into inspirational books that will help me in sharing thoughts in my sites. I also collect health and recipe books because I discovered my love for cooking and baking. Since Mom is also a good cook I gained some tips from her to enhance my hobby and skills. Her books are now mine because she lovingly gave them to me as I’m the one who took after her flair for cooking.

Actually I started a food blog sometime last year to share my cooking adventures but due to a very busy schedule I didn’t pursue that blog. I was thinking of continuing it because that’s where I’ll put all the adventurous side of me when it comes to cooking. I cook with my heart and I don’t follow all the rules, I follow my taste and what I think will make my loved ones happy. I just hope I’ll be able to revive it as I’m inspired by what I read online on Heston Blumenthal's the big fat duck cookbook which highlights the story of the restaurant, the chef and how his passion for cooking made him rise above his colleagues. Oh how I love to see the book’s various recipes; I must have one of them so I can try it for myself.

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Friday Fill-Ins # 132

Graphic courtesy of Tonya!


And...here we go!

1. The last thing I ate was green salad and fettuccini.

2. Sony Rechargeable Batteries for my Digicam is something I recently bought.

3. When it rains, it pours on me, I had many blessing this week.

4. Gen was the first person I talked to today.

5. Hugs are always coming from my three kids and hubby.

6. I'm going to put up a little corner office in my house for extra comfort in doing my freelance writing.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to rest and sleep as many hours as I can, tomorrow my plans include cleaning the house, visit the kids' school and Sunday, I want to take some sky photos for my weekly meme on our way to our Sunday fellowship service.

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Thankful Thursday - God's Confirmation

It was indeed a very thankful Thursday for me as God showed his confirmation to my decision of leaving my work to prioritize my family. God has always been my guide in many decisions I've made in my life be it minor or major. My decision to retire from my working career has raised some questions among my colleagues and friends and they just can't believe that I'll be leaving my present job without transferring to a more lucrative source of income. Well it's all true I'm leaving my 16-year old job and I'm staying at home to take care of my family.

God has been really good on me that He prepared the way for this day. He let me learn some other ways to earn money two years ago so when the time comes for me to choose between resigning or staying I'll be able to choose what I really want. Of course I can't just turn my back on my income and stay at home doing nothing. I have to earn and help my hubby for our kids and God is so good He gave me the chance and opportunity to earn while staying at home. I feel so blessed.

Happy Thankful Thursday to all! God bless!

What are you thankful for?

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Prevent Sickness from Entering Your Home

I was so happy staying in the house now; I wasn’t able to come to work due to some important matters to attend to. As I’m waiting for someone here in the house I just consumed my time doing all my due assignments online so that my day wouldn’t be empty. I’m glad that Josh is with me as I’m writing as my mind will never run out of ideas. Josh is always asking some questions about almost anything that he can think of and that inspires me to write as he has plenty of ideas to help me. He’s a very active boy and I pray everyday that sickness will not enter our house because it’s hard when someone is sick in the house.

When my kids are sick I feel sick too! Anyway I just make sure that they eat the right foods and take their vitamins regularly to avoid sickness. It’s hard to be sick and hospitalized because if your condition gets worse you’ll experience having dextrose attach to your arms and sometimes they will also add catheter to avoid spills on your bed. There are many things that I don’t like in a hospital so it’s better to prevent sickness to avoid that place.

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:WW - Our Little Bon

This is Bon Isaac, the first grandson of my first cousin who grew up with us and has been like a big brother to us up to now. He's just four months old and just starting to move sidewards and crawls. Little Bon was the latest addition to our compound and every time his granny took him out of their house we always convinced them to stay in our house because we love havingbabies in our house.

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Wordless Wednesday

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I Am Sunshine

You Are Sunshine

Soothing and calm You are often held up by others as the ideal But too much of you, and they'll get burned You are best known for: your warmth Your dominant state: connecting

What Type of Weather Are You?

I thought I'm rain lol! But anyway I guess I must really a sunshine because I connect well and good to every type of person be a manager or a messsenger. I t doesn't matter to me what you're position and status in life as long as I like the person. I'm warm and caring but I got a little temper lurking inside lol!

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