Promo Ads are not always what it seems

We have just finished buying some groceries when we saw the ads of Burger King's New BK Burger Shots. It says it's for only P99, so we have decided to try it. To our surprise the actual meal is not quite like what we have expected it. See the picture for yourself.

The actual size of the buns is like a small dinner roll.  Although it taste good, still we are disappointed.

what ever happens in life we should always remember to live life to the fullest

My son is my Precious Gift!

The Mommy Moments topic for this week is about the Precious Gifts that your child/children gives you, but since Ren is too young to give me any tangible item, I can say that seeing him smile or laugh and  giving me some hugs and kisses are already a wonderful gift any parents could ever receive.

I conceived Ren after 2 years of married life, my hubby and I patiently waited and constantly prayed for a child.  We completed the "Simbang Gabi" or the 9 days Morning Novena Mass during the December of 2006, I got pregnant a month after. It's fast right?  Praise God he gave us a child, he is a miracle baby because we taught that we will never have a child of our own.

I felt like a complete woman when we finally got him. At the time when I was about to give birth, I chose not to have any anesthesia because I want to feel the pain and the joy of bringing him into this world. I am so proud of myself every time I tell that story, my friends drop their jaw and say "wow", how did you did it? Well I think I'm just lucky.

I gave up my blooming career for my son, and it's worth it..

Here is some pictures of Ren's milestones (this definitely brings back the memories)

( Ren @ 2 months old)

(Ren @ 1 year old)

(Ren @ 2 years old)

what ever happens in life we should always remember to live life to the fullest

I already received my 1st Payment from Google Adsense!

After so many months or may I say years of patiently waiting, I already received my payment from Google Adsense .  I just reached the minimum amount of $100, last August 2009 and after Google checked if my earnings are legitimate, they have sent me the Money transfer No. that I need so that I could claim it at any Western Union nationwide today.  They have their own cut-off to follow that's why this is the only time they have sent me the money.

Today, my son and I immediately went to the nearest Western Union to get the money. When I finally received it, I automatically put half of it to my son's savings account, and the other half is for shopping.  I need to buy some new clothes for my hubby and me and I also need to buy new shoes.  Ren already had his share last time because some of the money that Noel won from Foldees was spend for him so I know he'll understand that it's mom's and dad's turn this time.  Besides his savings account is getting a huge amount already.

The waiting is worth it because I already have it.  But, I  hope next time it won't take this long to received a payment again from them (I cross my finger). 

 


what ever happens in life we should always remember to live life to the fullest

I am getting fond of joining online contests!

Recently I joined lots of contests online, and I am loving it already.  My husband is the one who keeps pushing me to be active in blog hopping and looking for some contests and freebies, because he himself already won lots of it.  Now, my hardwork has paid out, I won one of the contests I have joined, it's the "Red Ribbon White Forest, Writing Contest" by Nomnom Club.

photo via: Flickr

For being the 2nd Placer, I won P2,000 GC from Red Ribbon .  I actually dreamed about it last night, but I still didn't expected that I would actually win, because I always taught that dreams are the opposite in real life (well, I guess not all the time). 

My entire family is so happy when I announced that I  have won, because after we have tasted the Red Ribbon cake (particularly the White Forest) we really wanted to try it again and again and again.  So, this Gift Certificates really saved our tight budget this time.  Here is my entry, for those who want to read it: http://livinglifetodfullest.blogspot.com/2009/10/first-time-experience-with-white-forest.html

Thank You Red Ribbon and More Power!
P.S. I hope this is only the beginning because I am looking for more winning moments in the future. 

what ever happens in life we should always remember to live life to the fullest

Top Most Influential Men of 2009: Is Manny Pacquiao in the list?

This is another good news we Filipinos should be proud of, our boxing champ Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao made it to the Top 49 Most Influential Men in 2009.  He was ranked No.24, and why wouldn't he be? He became the first Filipino and Asian boxer to win five world titles in five different weight divisions. He was rated by the Ring Magazine as the #1 pound-for-pound boxer in the world. He is also the first boxer to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes. Aside from being a boxer, he has also participated in politics, acting and music recording. He really deserves to be one of those men.

On November 14, Pacquiao is slated to face WBO welterweight champion Miguel Ángel Cotto of Puerto Rico, at the MGM Grand Las Vegas. I am so excited for this fight. Cotto might look big for Manny but remember that David beat Goliath.

I would like to post one comment from Askmen, and this is for you Cotto:

arch27 says:

manny is the best, listen dude nobody knock morales, nobody knock marquez and nobody small guy knock dela joya only paquiao made it...

So, Cotto BEWARE!

Anyway, this the complete list of the Top 49 most influential men:

1 Don Draper
2 Usain Bolt
3 Barack Obama
4 Mark Zuckerberg
5 Simon Cowell
6 Michael Jackson
7 Steve Jobs
8 Roger Federer
9 Peyton Manning
10 Dana White
11 Jay-Z
12 Tom Ford
13 Jon Stewart
14 Jack Dorsey
15 Quentin Tarantino
16 Conan O'Brien
17 Ashton Kutcher
18 Gary Vaynerchuk
19 Ryan Seacrest
20 George Clooney
21 Brad Pitt
22 Lionel Messi
23 Chesley Sullenberger
24 Manny Pacquaio
25 Mark Ronson
26 Kanye West
27 Seth MacFarlane
28 Cristiano Ronaldo
29 Harvey Levin
30 Tiger Woods
31 Shepard Smith
32 Hugh Jackman
33 Kobe Bryant
34 Sidney Crosby
35 Andy Roddick
36 Georges St. Pierre
37 Chris Martin
38 Bear Grylls
39 James Cameron
40 Jeff Bezos
41 Andre Balazs
42 LeBron James
43 Dwayne Wade
44 Robert Pattinson
45 Italo Zucchelli
46 Mario Batali
47 Santiago Calatrava
48 Jenson Button
49 Lance Armstrong


thanks to Askmen for this information and to Asia.Cnet for the photo

what ever happens in life we should always remember to live life to the fullest

Noynoy Aquino: One of the Sponsor of his Ex-Girlfriend's wedding?

I can't believe this; I heard that the couple - Mar Roxas & Korina Sanchez has asked Noynoy Aquino to be their Wedding Sponsor (Ninong) in their wedding this month. Noynoy, for those who don't know is an ex-lover of Korina Sanchez, so I think it is not appropriate to do this thing. The couple said that they originally plan to get the late President Corazon Aquino to be their Sponsor, but since she's already gone, they decided to get Noynoy instead.

It's really awkward for me; Noynoy can be one of the groom’s men but not a Wedding Sponsor. The qualities of a Wedding Sponsor for me is they should be the one who will guide you in your married life and Noynoy himself is not yet married, so how is he going to guide them? Besides, how will he be able to get in the way of the couple if ever they will get into a problem if he has been a part of the Bride's life. (so awkward!)

Anyway, it's their life, so I don't care what they want to do with it. But I want to know your reactions with this, am I just overreacting or I am rational?

what ever happens in life we should always remember to live life to the fullest

Neobux: 4th Payment Received

.I received my 4th payment from Neobux yesterday, here is the proof  from Paypal.

Amount received: $3.92
Total amount received so far: $13.66

what ever happens in life we should always remember to live life to the fullest

My son having tantrums!

this picture was taken at Pink Sisters Convention in Tagaytay

This is my first time to join Mommy Moments, and I am already late to make my post because it's Saturday already :) .  But it's better to be late than never.

The topic for this week is about tantrums, luckily my son does not throw tantrums often, so if he does, I sometimes panic.  He is not yet talking so he cannot express himself yet that's why it is really very hard to tell what's wrong with him.  While taking this photo, we didn't know that the reason why he is crying was his diaper was already full and he is not comfortable.  We taught that he just didn't want to take pictures with me and his daddy.

He is a very happy child, but I don't know if it will change when he grows up (hopefully not!).  I don't want to experience the situation when he will throw tantrums in public places and I cannot control him anymore.  He is my first child so I don't have any idea what is the right way to do whenever he will do it in the future. Will I spank him or yell at him like other parents do?  Will I just give him the thing that he wants or will I just let him cry and wait for him to stop? Can you give me any advice? I want to know before it happens.


what ever happens in life we should always remember to live life to the fullest