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(Just got the pic from TARA forum.)

On being judgmental...

Unconsciously we choose how we see people. When we like someone, we are tolerant. When we don't like, we focus on their faults. It's not other people true persona that determines how we feel about them; it's our attitude, the human tendency to prejudge.

Just got from TARA forum.

TV Buff

TARA 3


I'm an avid fan of TARA since this show was launch...i'm not a fan of the first Filipino partaker of TARA...mainly because they're not competitive. Love Marc and Rovilson though. Its just sad that they did not pull it off on the finale. Moving forward, Geoff and Tisha is not as competitive as the second team but i'm glad they were able to strategize. At first I did not like them, I was disappointed how Tisha always make "paganda" during the show, putting make up, doing her hair...which she really doesn't have too, she will get dirty anyways. When other teams started to pick on them..huh...I started rooting for this team. I like what Geoff said on the finale..."We are the Super Couple for this season."


TAR 13


Show just ended last night...i'm originally rooting for Toni and Dallas but sadly they were the last team eliminated before the final three. Should have won the race but luck is really not on their side. My husband chose the frat boys Andrew and Dan because they're funny but withdrew quickly after watching the second leg. Among the three finalist we like Ken and Tina. We're glad that even though they did not win the race they have each other back. It was really a tearjerking moment when Ken pulled out their wedding ring and put it on Tina's fingers who is crying. Even Phil, the host of the show cried, my husband won't admit that he did too...hehehe!


Canada's Next Top Model


I thought I will be able to watch the finale of CNTM, di pala. They have aired the last two epi on the same day and I have work then. Just found out over the net that Sisi, my fave came third. I don't know why I always go for the underdogs. She has a very strong personality that everyone hates. And almost everyone was against her. Judges say that what you will not like about her will also be the same thing you'll love about her. She's good on pictorials. Andrea won, she's friend with Sisi, so I guess i'm fine with that. They have a new season now...I now have a bet but still i'll check if she's good.


Chuck


So, glad Season 2 is out. For those who doesn't know the show, this is from Wikipedia.

"The series is about an "average computer-whiz-next-door" who receives an encoded e-mail from an old college friend now working in the CIA; the message embeds the only remaining copy of the world's greatest spy secrets into Chuck's brain."

Funny Call Center Experiences

These are so hilarious. Got it from www.bootstrike.com.

Travel Centre

Customer: "I've been ringing 0700 2300 for two days and can't get through to enquiries, can you help?".
Operator: "Where did you get that number from, sir?".
Customer: "It was on the door to the Travel Centre".
Operator: "Sir, they are our opening hours".

Breathing

On another occasion, a man making heavy breathing sounds from a phone box told a worried operator:

"I haven't got a pen, so I'm steaming up the window to write the number on".


Right Click

Tech Support: "I need you to right-click on the Open Desktop".
Customer: "OK".
Tech Support: "Did you get a pop-up menu?".
Customer: "No".
Tech Support: "OK. Right-Click again. Do you see a pop-up menu?"
Customer: "No".
Tech Support: "OK, sir. Can you tell me what you have done up until this point?".
Customer: "Sure. You told me to write 'click' and I wrote 'click'".


Time Machine

Caller: "I deleted a file from my PC last week and I have just realized that I need it. If I turn my system clock back two weeks will I have my file back again?"


Nothing on screen

This has got to be one of the funniest things in a long time. I think this guy should have been Promoted, not fired. This is a true story from the Word Perfect Helpline, which was transcribed from a recording monitoring the customer care department. Needless to say the Help Desk employee was fired; however, he/she is currently suing the Word Perfect organization for "Termination without Cause".

Actual dialogue of a former WordPerfect Customer Support employee. (Now I know why they record these conversations!):
Operator: "Ridge Hall, computer assistance; may I help you?"
Caller: "Yes, well, I'm having trouble with WordPerfect."
Operator: "What sort of trouble??"
Caller: "Well, I was just typing along, and all of a sudden the words went away."
Operator: "Went away?"
Caller: "They disappeared."
Operator: "Hmm. So what does your screen look like now?"
Caller: "Nothing."
Operator: "Nothing??"
Caller: "It's blank; it won't accept anything when I type."
Operator: "Are you still in WordPerfect, or did you get out??"
Caller: "How do I tell?"
Operator: "Can you see the C: prompt on the screen??"
Caller: "What's a sea-prompt?"
Operator: "Never mind, can you move your cursor around the screen?"
Caller: "There isn't any cursor: I told you, it won't accept anything I type."
Operator: "Does your monitor have a power indicator??"
Caller: "What's a monitor?"
Operator: "It's the thing with the screen on it that looks like a TV. Does it have a little light that tells you when it's on??"
Caller: "I don't know."
Operator: "Well, then look on the back of the monitor and find where the power cord goes into it. Can you see that??"
Caller: "Yes, I think so."
Operator: "Great. Follow the cord to the plug, and tell me if it's plugged into the wall.
Caller: "Yes, it is."
Operator: "When you were behind the monitor, did you notice that there were two cables plugged into the back of it, not just one??"
Caller: "No."
Operator: "Well, there are. I need you to look back there again and find the other cable."
Caller: "Okay, here it is."
Operator: "Follow it for me, and tell me if it's plugged securely into the back of your computer."
Caller: "I can't reach."
Operator: "Uh huh. Well, can you see if it is??"
Caller: "No."
Operator: "Even if you maybe put your knee on something and lean way over??"
Caller: "Oh, it's not because I don't have the right angle - it's because it's dark."
Operator: "Dark??"
Caller: "Yes - the office light is off, and the only light I have is coming in from the window." .
Operator: "Well, turn on the office light then."
Caller: "I can't."
Operator: "No? Why not??"
Caller: "Because there's a power failure."
Operator: "A power.................................. .... A power failure? Aha, Okay, we've got it licked now. Do you still have the boxes and manuals and packing stuff your computer came in??"
Caller: "Well, yes, I keep them in the closet."
Operator: "Good. Go get them, and unplug your system and pack it up just like it was when you got it. Then take it back to the store you bought it from."
Caller: "Really? Is it that bad?"
Operator: "Yes, I'm afraid it is."
Caller: "Well, all right then, I suppose. What do I tell them?"
Operator: "Tell them you're too stupid to own a computer."

True story from a Novell Net Wire Sysop:

Caller: "Hello, is this Tech Support?"

Tech: "Yes, it is. How may I help you?"

Caller: "The cup holder on my PC is broken and I am within my warranty period. How do I go about getting that fixed?"

Tech: "I'm sorry, but did you say a cup holder?"

Caller: "Yes, it's attached to the front of my computer."

Tech: "Please excuse me. If I seem a bit stumped, it's because I am. Did you receive this as part of a promotional at a trade show? How did you get this cup holder? Does it have any trademark on it?"

Caller: "It came with my computer. I don't know anything about a promotional. It just has '4X' on it."

At this point, the Tech Rep had to mute the caller because he couldn't stand it. He was laughing too hard. The caller had been using the load drawer of the CD-ROM drive as a cup holder and snapped it off the drive.
Prev: Guardian Angel

Guardian Angel

This is from Jelvie:

You never know when your guardian angel will be there for you so I have to try...

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.
When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for
that person..


When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet
a need you have expressed.

They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide
you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally
or spiritually.


They may seem like a Godsend and they are.
They are there for the reason you need them to be.


Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient
time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship
to an end.


Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.


What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire
fulfilled, their work is done.
The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time
to move on.
Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your
turn has come to share, grow or learn.


They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.
They may teach you something you have never done.
They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.


Believe it. It is real. But only for a season.
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you
must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.


Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what
you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of
your life.


It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

Funny Doormat

Got this from suck.uk.com.
One side says Come In and the other says Go Away.
Amazing isn't it?

Baby Kitin

I gave birth last August 25, 2008 with a cute Baby girl. Her name is Baby Kristin Ragay Veloso, we call her Baby Kitin. She's in heaven now and I miss her so much.

Credit Unions are CREDIT-able

Right for the times? "A credit union is a cooperative financial institution that is owned and controlled by its members, and operated for the purpose of promoting thrift, providing credit at reasonable rates, and providing other financial services to its members." (Wikipedia)

Inspiring...

I was looking through my tons of email when I found this email from Elaine.

How to Stay Young...there are Ten Things she sent me but number 6 really struck me.

6. The tears happen:
Endure, grieve, and move on.
The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourself.
LIVE while you are alive.

Did I Marry the Right Person

Sent to me by Papa Bear (Berto), I want to share it to you.
Those who are still single may learn something from here...


Those who are already married may take it as a guideline to improve your marriage & relationship ...

DID I MARRY THE RIGHT PERSON?

During one of our seminars, a woman asked a common question. She said, 'How do I know if I married the right person?'
I noticed that there was a large man sitting next to her so I said, 'It depends. Is that your husband?' In all seriousness, she answered 'How do you know?'

Let me answer this question because the chances are good that it's weighing on your mind.

Here's the answer.
EVERY relationship has a cycle. In the beginning, you fell in love with your spouse / partner . You anticipated their call, wanted their touch, and liked their idiosyncrasies (unconventional behavior/habit) .

Falling in love with your spouse wasn't hard. In fact, it was a completely natural and spontaneous experience. You didn't have to DO anything. That's why it's called 'falling' in love... Because it's happening TO YOU.

People in love sometimes say, 'I was swept of my feet.' Think about the imagery of that __expression. It implies that you were just standing there; doing nothing, and then something came along and happened TO YOU.

Falling in love is easy . It's a passive and spontaneous experience. But after a few years of marriage, the euphoria (excitement) of love fades. It's the natural cycle of EVERY relationship. Slowly but surely, phone calls become a bother (if they come at all), touch is not always welcome (when it happens), and your spouse's idiosyncrasies, instead of being cute, drive you nuts.

The symptoms of this stage vary with every relationship, but if you think about your marriage, you will notice a dramatic difference between the initial stage when you were in love and a much duller or even angry subsequent stage.

At this point, you and/or your spouse might start asking, 'Did I marry the right person?' And as you and your spouse reflect on the euphoria of the love you once had, you may begin to desire that experience with someone else. This is when marriages breakdown. People blame their spouse for their unhappiness and look outside their marriage for fulfillment.

Extramarital fulfillment comes in all shapes and sizes. Infidelity is the most obvious. But sometimes people turn to work, a hobby, a friendship, excessive TV, or abusive substances.

But the answer to this dilemma does NOT lie outside your marriage. It lies within it. I'm not saying that you couldn't fall in love with someone else.
You could.

And TEMPORARILY you'd feel better. But you'd be in the same situation a few years later. Because (listen carefully to this):

THE KEY TO SUCCEEDING IN MARRIAGE IS NOT FINDING THE RIGHT PERSON; IT 'S LEARNING TO LOVE THE PERSON YOU FOUND.

SUSTAINING love is not a passive or spontaneous experience. It'll NEVER just happen to you. You can't 'find' LASTING love. You have to 'make' it day in and day out. That's why we have the __expression 'the labor of love.' Because it takes time, effort, and energy. And most importantly, it takes WISDOM. You have to know WHAT TO DO to make your marriage work.

Make no mistake about it. Love is NOT a mystery. There are specific things you can do (with or without your spouse) to succeed with your marriage.

Just as there are physical laws of the universe (such as gravity), there are also laws for relationships. Just as the right diet and exercise program makes you physically stronger, certain habits in your relationship WILL make your marriage stronger. It's a direct cause and effect. If you know and apply the laws, the results are predictable. ... you can 'make' love.

Love in marriage is indeed a 'decision'.. . Not just a feeling.

Remember this always:

'God determines who walks into your life. It is up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go.'

Tell Me Something I Don't Know

On The Chris Matthews Show, November 16th Chris Matthews leads with: "`It's not my job.' We've got a financial Katrina on our hands. Recession and layoffs are pouring through the floodgates, and nobody's in charge. Bush looks retired, Barack Obama's not president. So who's protecting us?
"Mandate for change? When Reagan and Bush won, they charged ahead with a conservative vision. Will Obama do what Reagan and Bush did, do it big and bold no matter how tough the times? The Democrats are in the driver's seat. Shouldn't they drive?"
The panelists:
-- Michele Norris hosts "All Things Considered" on National Public Radio.
-- Howard Fineman is senior Washington correspondent for Newsweek.
-- Erin Burnett anchors"Squawk on the Street" and "Street Signs" on CNBC.
-- Michael Duffy's assistant managing editor of Time magazine.

Awakening the blogger in me...

Wow! Hanep sa title.

I've been down and out...no time for blogging, but I'm so back with vengeance, hahaha! I'm here in my mom's house browsing news on the web and blog hopping again...my second best past time, next to exasperating my husband (it happens only if he's busy playing PSP and watching TV).

We'll move out from their house in Laguna this weekend. I'm hoping that in our new place there's an Internet signal. But for the meantime, excuse me if i'll post several blog entries in a day. Speaking of moving out, here's a pic of the apartment:


It is in Sucat near our office. I'm a bit scared and excited. Scared, maybe because it will only be the two of us. I'm really used to having someone older than me in the house. Who will take charge of everything. Excited, because of the same reason that it will only be me and my husband. Yohooo! Hahaha! Can't help this dirty mind of mine. Anyways, its hard to start a new family. We need to buy things for the house...from broomstick, hanger to appliances and kitchenware. Well, new beginning.

I want a guy...

I'm so glad I found him!

Ginebra...'D Best!

Last night was game 7 of the best of 7 Smart-PBA Fiesta Conference finals. Like i've said from my previous post, they were down 0-5 in the eliminations but a sudden change of events since the arrival of Chris Alexander, Ginebra's third import for this season. The team was able to win 8 games in a row. Making another record as the third team who made a number of consecutive wins. Just for information, Crispa had 14 consecutive wins back in 1983 then 1982 13 consecutive wins. Next is Alaska, who also had 8 consecutive wins tying up with Ginebra. Never say die talaga!


My fave of course is Chris Alexander, whom fans fondly call "Toothpick." Hey, I would not mind a toothpick as cute and as good as him. Hehehe!

What Hand Gesture Are You?

You Are a Thumbs Up

Your life philosophy can be summed up as, "Tomorrow is another day." Your greatest wish is for everyone to be content with what they have. You are naturally content and optimistic. You encourage people to be happy. Even if life isn't perfect, you believe that life is what you make of it!

What Hand Gesture Are You?

Identity -- You

Ain't it grand ... we're all different and all alike ... and as we move through our lives we have magnificent changes ... we are what we are ... and we change when we change ... and just maybe our networks of peeps help guide our progress.

The following is for those that have been dNeero-ites for a while ... we hope that your answers will make your social networks a little bit more active.

Go! Go! Ginebra

From a 0-5 standing to 12 straight wins...Ginebra has proven once again that they are one unstoppable team. After winning last Sunday (July 27) game, they are now waiting for Magnolia vs Air 21 best of 7 game. Nga pala, sweep nila ang best of 7 game nila versus Redbull.

Citizenship Marketplace

This is a follow up to the "Citizenship For Sale?" conversation. In the first conversation, many folks were concerned about the morality of selling their own citizenship ... that concern is right on target and it was pleasant to see our dNeeroites question that possibility. However, Nobel Laureate Gary Becker's proposal has to do with the U.S. government selling the right to legal immigration. Can such a proposal work in the U.S. ... could it work for other countries? Can the law of supply and demand work to solve immigration problems?

What the....

This really pissed me off...



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Citzenship For Sale?

What if the United States began charging for the legal right to immigrate? Nobel Laureate Gary Becker (University of Chicago, Graduate School of Business) came up with the idea. Becker's not trying to eject illegal workers; in fact, he said, they could pay to stay. The idea is to upend the existing black market that exacts a high price for illegal immigrants -- some who pay with their lives.
Note: this is not about allowing individuals to sell their citizenship; it is about suggesting that market forces could more efficiently execute immigration policy.

Tax or No Tax

A way to immediately deal with high gasoline prices in the U.S.

Gas Station Convenience

Do we get our gas at a place where we can get a lot more done? We're on the move and but when we staop we like to make the most of it ... or it may be better to find a speacialist store rather than opt for convenience.

Random Comments

I have been watching a lot of TV shows lately (mana na sa asawa)...hehehe! I've been dying to post my comments here. Some of the events are so delayed already, nevertheless i'll still post them.

PBB Teen Edition Plus


It is no surprise that the Big Four turned out to be two boys and two girls, Beauty, Ejay, Nicole and Robi. I'm glad by the way that Robi was one of them. I just noticed that Atenista always made it to the final four. Lagi pang second placer. That's how they support their schoolmate...or maybe they are really likable naman talaga and they deserve to be part of it.

Ejay "Promdi Hottie of Mindoro" Falcon garnered 620,934 text votes or 36.31% of the total votes, 2nd Placer Teen Big Winner Robi "True Blue Atenista" Domingo got 34.39%. Nikki "In-chick of Cebu" Uysiuseng was the 3rd Teen Big Winner with 18.39% of the votes while Beauty "Rebellious Beauty of Dumaguete" Gonzales was 4th Placer.

At the start of the show, Robi was ahead of the text votes but a few minutes before voting ended votes for Ejay started to heap up.

I'm glad the Big Winner this time is a guy...for a change. But why is it that we always vote for the person who needs the money most? Maybe its Filipino's nature. Nevertheless, i'm fine with the result.

American Idol Season 7


Congratulations David Cook!

I like him than David Archuleta...David Archleta is good but David Cook is so much more talented. He has been one of the best from this season and he sticks to his genre. I watched his performances on You Tube, he's cute and talented.


I'm surprised that Renaldo Lapuz got the chance to perform his song We're Brothers Forever, on the finale night. What can I say for my "kababayan"...he doesn't have to be in to perform on the finale night...Mabuhay ka! (americanidol.com thanks for the pics)

NBA The Finals


I'm overwhelmed that Lakers won the West Conference and got to play on the finals versus Celtics. Standing is 2-1 in favor of Celtics. Hopefully on Game Four Lakers will be able to tie the game. My husband love both teams but I like Lakers to win. Go! Go! Go! Lakers.

PBA


I am rooting for Ginebra...well, eversince! I'm glad that my husband is doing also the same thing. I know they are way behind because of picking the wrong import at the start of the game but they are coping right now with their new import Alexander. They won last night's game versus Purefoods...way to go, guys!

HammeRuler ... It's new, really new!

We often come across products that initially look like a good idea, but then we realize that the inventor, producer, and marketer really haven't asked those that will use it to get involved in the development. So, we're going to avoid this mistake -- with your help, of course.

Should Hillary concede?

My Neopet's Free Food for the Month of June

When I checked my Neopets...they're both dying. Huhuhu! Wawa naman! I'll have to put them in a hotel so that they will not starve to death. Costly, pero ok lang.

HammeRuler ... Short-Measure Acceleration for You!

The HammeRuler is built on the notion of Short-Measure Acceleration (SMA). By cutting down on tool switching time when doing short measures, the HammeRuler makes you more efficient. You probably don't realize how much time you spend putting down your hammer to pick up your ruler.

What Kind of Sandal Are You?

I was hoping to get a high-heeled type of sandals....hehehe!

You are Flat Sandals

Casual yet flirty You look great in a simple top and jeans Your look is approachable and cute!

What Kind of Sandal Are You?

It's time for some Sex and the City

From a half hour cable show, to the BIG screen. On TV, SATC wry look at Manhattan's dating scene that was more about female friendship than sex, though there was plenty of that. Will the movie live up to the series?

Mrs. Veloso...at last!

I can't still believe i'm married...wahaha! Artiiiiiiii! It hasn't sink in yet since i'm still using my surname. I live with my husband in Laguna and it gives me little time to blog and chat with my friends. Well, its worth it. Having to wake up every morning with the man that you love...worth it nga talaga! I'll post the pics soon.

We'll be having our Full Congenital Anomaly test on Monday and hopefully, we'll be able to see my Baby's gender. My Baby has lots of clothes and things...I took a picture of them but can't find the time to upload it here.

2008 Presidential Election and Celebrities

Do celebrities campaigning for candidates make a difference at the polling booth? Hmmm ... it does help the candidate grab headlines ... we have seen more in the news about Oprah campaigning for Obama, than his health care plan. And there seems to be a resounding lack of celebrity supporters for McCain.

Charity from dNeero-ites

Have you seen the new dNeero home page Dneero? On the left hand column you'll see two boxes that deal with dNeero charity ("Donations to Charity" and "Recent Charity Donators").
First, thanks and kudos to all those who have taken surveys for charity ... keep it up. Second, thusfar in this calendar quarter, receipts for charity are lagging behind previous quarters ... how come?

Customer Service or Customer No Service - Part 4

Memento

I had a busy week...

I need to pack all my things for I am scheduled to move in my husband's house this week. Finally...yeah...finally! I checked all my stuff here in our house...and I was able to throw away a sack of old junks! I still have a lot of stuff from highschool. From letters to test papers and also film showing tickets. Woah! I didn't know I really had this thing for keeping memorabilia. Here are the list of some things I found in my stuff:

a. Letters from ex-boyfriends
- It's kinda funny how I read all of them...the feeling of "kilig" (we'll I hope I really felt that way before) is now replaced with disgust...ewwww! Corny...hehehe! Some had wrong grammar and misspelled words. Some I can't even understand. Nevertheless, I am thankful that they came into my life. Somehow it prepared me for my husband.

b. Medical prescription
- For unknown illness...hehehe! Can't even read the doctors handwriting.

c. Letters from several people...mostly classmates
- I can't throw them but I can't keep them either. so, i'll create a new blog and i'll post in there some significant letters.

d. Medals
- Not that I have many...but at least I have some. Hehehe! My mom said to keep them, to show off to my Baby.

e. Sach from various pageant
- I know, i'm 4'11 in height. So what! Hahaha! I'm living my dreams to the fullest. Wahaha! Besides, I've won. I paid the judges...

f. Pics of me and my exes
- Now, that's really yuckee! Hahaha!

g. Mickey Mouse stuff
- I found some pics, rulers, stationary, tapes and other things of Mickey Mouse. Sad to say, I have to give them away. Although, I was able to keep a few that will fit our place.

h. ID
- I had ID from my previous company... this is really interesting...I kept an ID of my highschool classmate. Nyek!

I have to stop...I hate the keyboard...no letters! I'll continue later.

Customer Service or Customer No Service - Part 3

Torn Between PCMC and UST

We talked to my doctor, Dr. Matias regarding the case of my Baby last Monday, May 12. She is recommending a physician that will be present during my delivery and also will take care of my Baby's operation. The said physician is affiliated with PCMC, Philippine Children Medical Center, a government owned hospital that specializes in taking care of children. Since it is government-owned corporate, the expenses will not be that expensive. My doctor cannot give any projected price yet since she is not aware of the particular operations needed. Besides, we can only know the types of operation we need to have once the Baby gets out.

My husband has a cousin working in UST. He is also recommending another doctor who will help us with my Baby's operation. He estimated an expense of half a million for my Baby's case, but it will decrease to Php200000 if he will apply our case to the charity program of UST. We haven't talk to any of the UST doctors yet, that's why we cannot decide which hospital. But from what I heard they have good doctors and will surely take care of my Baby.

Our dilemma is that I like my OB so much and i'm very comfortable with her. Plus, she is affiliated with Intellicare the health card that I am using. My pre-natal and post-natal is free which is of a big help especially that my check-up is scheduled twice a month. But UST has a good reputation and we know somebody, a relative who can surely help us with whatever issues that we may encounter.

If you have any suggestions or any experiences from this two hospitals that can help us decide, please PM or leave a comment to my blog.

Customer Service or Customer No Service - Part 2

Talking 'bout customer service again...

Hooray! My PayPerPost application was approved.

I heard from my friend Jhongke that I can earn extra cash by blogging. At first I was doubtful since I know there will be a lot of requirements before they will approve your application. She gave me the payperpost site for my first “earn by blogging” experience. I said I’ll give it a shot, since this is something I do anyway…nothing to lose. Besides, blogging is a therapy for me. I can write anything that I want to talk and it also serves as my journal for me to remember any special events in my life. And after a few days, I am overjoyed that my application was approved.

My earnings will be helpful for my Baby’s medication. As I’ve mentioned on my previous post that my Baby has Omphalocele and I know that we still have a long way for my Baby’s recovery. Since I cannot have a second job because i'm still pregnant, the money that I will be earning will be helpful for the operation of my Baby. From blog hopping that I make, I've read a lot of positive feedback for PayPerPost. It seems that a lot of people who signed up with them get actually what they've wanted. I’ve also heard that PayPerPost really do pay out, you’ll be surely paid for every post that you make. For those who want to earn extra money, try signing up with PayPerPost.

Finally, I have my SSS ID

I went to SSS Member Assistance Office here in Diliman for my SSS ID. I've been going back and forth for this ID for four days. The last time I was there, they informed me that I need to wait for two weeks before I can have my ID taken because the SSS number I have is temporary. And earlier, I was overjoyed that I finally got my SSS ID. Though it is just the receipt, I can still use it for my maternity notification.

I want to commend the SSS management for doing a great job. Although we really have a very long line, we are secured because they are giving out numbers and you are assured that everyone will line up properly. This is also good when you want to go to the restroom. Plus, the air conditioning of the place is fine. It eases our burden.

Customer Service or Customer No Service

Is customer service rare in today's capitalistic society? According to a survey in USA Today, Customer Service is the #1 reason people choose to stay with a company long-term. Customer service is a series of activities designed to enhance the level of customer satisfaction ? that is, the feeling that a product or service has met the customer expectation.

My Neopets

These are my Neopets, Chumsy_er a 334 days old Kacheek and Choichoi_er a 277 days old Uni. I love taking care of them. When we lost our Internet connection, my friend Jhongke helped me feed them and also played games to earn NP or Neopoints to buy foods and other stuff. I can also leave them in a hotel for several days when I know I can't go online. They will be taking care off in that place, so no need for me to worry. I also created a house for my Neopets but they are not yet fully furnished. If you want to create your own Neopet, just click on the link: Neopets.

For this month free food, my Neopets chose: Vanilla Acara Sandwich Cookie for Choichoi_er and Snow Cake for Chumsy_er. I didn't know my Neopets love sweets.

An Inspirational Quote

I spent the entire afternoon searching for blogs that contains topics same to my Baby's condition. I run to this bog The Dasmal Family. While reading their post I was inspired by what the author wrote:

"Life has it's ways to test us and it is a blessing and fortune to be tested. For God's glory is reserved for his children who at times of pain and despair strengthen their resolve in him and increase their patience for the moment he unleashes his grace and kindness. At that moment all is good."

Omphalocele

Last Monday, May 5, 2008 I had my second ultrasound. I am 22 weeks and 5 days pregnant and we are hoping to see our Baby's gender. We went to Clinica Manila, Megamall for the ultrasound and was checked by Dr. Calderon. It toke several minutes before she finish checking my Baby, longer than usual and we already had the feeling that something is wrong because we can see from the monitor that she wasn't looking at our Baby. She was examining something else. When she was finished, all she said was that we can get the result after an hour. I asked her what the gender of our Baby, all she said was it can't be seen at this moment but there was some findings and our doctor will be the one to explain it to us.

The one hour that we waited for the result was the longest and most distressing one hour of my life. I am quiet most of the time and a lot of things crossed my mind but I am hoping that my Baby is still alright. I was lucky that my husband was there to give me encouraging words. My friends Elaine and Jhongke texted me immediately and Elaine went to the church to pray for my Baby's safety. She even made me laugh by saying, maybe they diagnosed that i'm carrying twins which is unlikely base from the size of my tummy.

After an hour we went back to the clinic and I immediately read the result. The impressions was good, my Baby is on the exact length, active fetal movement and good heartbeat. There was a note at the bottom of the page, it says: "There is a rounded, well circumscribed mass protruding at the anterior abdominal wall measuring 4.3 x 5.3 x cm. containing the intraabdominal contents (bowels and liver). Umbilical vessels are seen inserting into the sac. Consider Omphalocoele."

My husband and I are clueless of what it means. We even thought that it was me who has a problem. My main concern at that time was my Baby, I hope my Baby is not affected. I texted Jhongke to look over the Internet the meaning of Omphalocele because we need to wait another hour for my doctor. From the reply that I got from her, there is only two words that confirm my fret and it was "birth defect." It was seconded by Dr. Francisco, reliever of our doctor, Dr. Matias.

An omphalocele is a birth defect in which the infant's intestine or other abdominal organs stick out of the belly button (navel). In babies with an omphalocele, the intestines are covered only by a thin layer of tissue and can be easily seen. According to the article that i've read, nothing trigger this kind of birth defect. It happens 1 for every 5000 live birth.

It was really a devastating news for both of us. Feeling sad won't help my Baby survive. I know I should eat well and feel good so that my Baby will be healthy for the operation. Above all, prayers will save my Baby.

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What do Women Really Want

I got this email from Viangs...it's hilarious but true.

This is very interesting. ......... (to women) please take time toponder...... ..(to men) enjoy the story....... .

Young King Arthur was ambushed and imprisoned by the monarch of a neighboring kingdom. The monarch could have killed him but was moved by Arthur's youth and ideals. So, the monarch offered him his freedom, as long as he could answer a very difficult question. Arthur would have a year to
figure out the answer and, If after a year, he still had no answer, he would be put to death.

The question was: What do women really want?
Such a question would perplex even the most knowledgeable man, And to young Arthur, it seemed an impossible query. But, since it was better than death, he accepted the monarch's proposition to have an answer by year's end.
He returned to his kingdom and began to poll everyone:
The princes, the priests, the wise men, and even the court jester. He spoke with everyone, but no one could give him a satisfactory answer. Many people advised him to consult the old witch, for only she would have the answer. But the price would be high, as the witch was famous throughout the kingdom for the exorbitant price she charged.
The last day of the year arrived and Arthur had no choice but to talk to the witch. She agreed to answer the question, but he would have to agree to her price first.

The old witch wanted to marry Sir Lancelot, The most noble of the Knights of the Round Table, and Arthur's closest friend! Young Arthur was horrified. She was hunchbacked and hideous, had only one tooth, smelled like sewage, made obscene noises, etc. He had never encountered such a repugnant creature in all his life. He refused to force his friend to marry her and endure such a terrible burden. But Lancelot, having learned of the proposal, spoke with Arthur.

He said nothing was too big of a sacrifice compared to Arthur's life. And the reservation of the Round Table. Hence, a wedding was proclaimed and the witch answered.

Arthur's question thus: "What a woman really wants?"
She said, "Is to be in charge of her own life."
Everyone in the kingdom instantly knew that the witch had uttered a great truth. And that Arthur's life would be spared.
And so it was.
The neighboring monarch granted Arthur his freedom. And Lancelot and the witch had a wonderful wedding. The honeymoon hour approached and, Lancelot, bracing himself for a horrific experience, entered the bedroom.
But, what a sight awaited him.

The most beautiful woman he had ever seen lay before him on the bed. The astounded Lancelot asked what had happened. The beauty replied that since he had been so kind to her when she appeared as a witch, she would henceforth be her horrible and deformed self only half the time. And the beautiful maiden the other half.
"Which would you prefer? She asked him.
"Beautiful during the day .... or at night?"
Lancelot pondered the predicament.
During the day he could have a beautiful woman to show off to his friends,
But at night, in the privacy of his castle, an old witch!
Or,
Would he prefer having a hideous witch during the day?
But by night a beautiful woman for him to enjoy wondrous, intimate moments with?

(If you are a man reading this...) What would YOUR choice be?
(If you are a woman reading this) What would YOUR MAN'S choice be?
What Lancelot chose, is given below:
BUT... make YOUR choice before you scroll down below... OKAY?


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Noble Lancelot, knowing the answer the witch gave Arthur to his question,
He said that he would allow HER to make the choice herself.
Upon hearing this, she announced that she would be beautiful all the time.
Because, he had respected her enough to let her be in charge of her own life.
Now... what is the moral to this story?

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The moral is...
1) There is a witch in every woman no matter how beautiful she is!
2) If you don't let a woman have her own way, things are going to get ugly.


So, always remember...
IT'S EITHER "HER WAY" OR IT'S "NO WAY" !!!

Clothes and Shoes for my Baby

I went home from work this afternoon and I got a wonderful surprise from my Tita. She gave me clothes and shoes for my Baby. We don't know the gender of my Baby yet but my Tita gave me unisex clothes and shoes for a baby girl. It was really a simple gift but these are my Baby's first clothes. The feeling was unexplainable when I first look at them and imagining my Baby wearing this tiny piece of clothing. When I'll have the time, I will post the pics here.

By the way, my little cousin Ella has a name for my Baby...guess what it is?! Budong...of all the names. When you get to know her you'll understand why she has the capability of coming up to such a name. She likes watching telenovelas especially Marina...no wonder she knows these lines "Anong problema mo?" and "Wala tayong pakialaman, kanya-kanyang buhay tayo." She actually said that lines to my mom. When my husband heard of this he said that Ella should be 12 feet away from our Baby. Hehehe!

Robi and Rona, Nominated this Week at PBB Teen Edition Plus

My two faves in PBB Teen Edition Plus are nominated this week. Rona was included because Josef and Jolas tied scores, on the other hand Robi was nominated by the Teen Guardians. Rona strongly expresses her desires to see her family that made the other housemates think that she wanted to go out of Big Brother's house. Sad...please vote for them.

Types of Girls in the IT World

Which girl are you? I'd like to know...kindly leave a comment.



HARD DISK GIRLS:
she remembers everything, FOREVER



RAM GIRLS:
she forgets about you the moment you turn her off

WINDOW GIRLS:
everyone knows that she can't do a thing right, but no one can live
without her.

SCREENSAVER GIRLS:
She is good for nothing but at least she is fun

INTERNET GIRLS:
Difficult to access

SERVER GIRLS:
Always busy when you need her.

MULTIMEDIA GIRLS:
She makes horrible things look beautiful

CD-ROM GIRLS:
She is always faster and faster.

EMAIL GIRLS:
For every ten things she says, eight are nonsense .

VIRUS GIRLS:
Also known as "wife'' when you are not expecting her, she comes,
install herself and uses all your resources. If you try to uninstall
her, you will lose something, if you don't try to uninstall her, you will
lose everything...