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Working the Night Shift...Again!

noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:56:00 +0000

So I will start working at 4pm today till 12 midnight. Nice (sigh!).

Just a quick update before I get ready for work. I had 2 consecutive interviews this week. One is for the Bank of America where I applied as a Teller. I passed the first interview. Now they are going to conduct some background check on me. Then the final step is an interview with the bank Manager.

Then i also had an interview for Flextronics. I applied for the position of Retail Service Technician. More of troubleshooting phones etc. Kinda interesting company. And very nice pay. I was told that I will be called on Wednesday to let me know if I made it. Whew!

Now, I am back to reality. Time to get ready for my work. By the way, did I tell you I like my present manager, Ms Nuey? She is a Thai. She is nice to me in so many ways. If I quit JCP,I will surely miss her. Akel lang...

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noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:23:00 +0000

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Working the Night Shift

noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:43:00 +0000

I will be working the night shift tonight. I start at 4:30pm till 12 midnight! Whew! Its going to be along night but it will be just fine.

The store is getting busy with holiday shoppers. Busy shift makes time run fast. So its not that bad.

I had a terrible yesterday. I was so dumb. My husband was so excited with our dinner for last night. Turkey!

So in the morning, he woke up and spread some butter all over the turkey and asked me to preheat the oven at exactly 11:30am at 475 degrees. We will slow cook the turkey for 6 hours. He called me from work at 11:30am and told me to do so. So I started the oven and waited till it reached 475 degrees. He then told me to put the turkey, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Then after 20minutes, cover it and lower the oven's temperature to 250 for slow cooking. I was playing with him while tells me what to do. I deliberately played around the temperature. He told me 250 I say, "Ok, 275, 300?" Finally, I told him I will do what he tells me to do.

So after preheating the oven at 475, I placed the turkey, uncovered, and set the timer for 20 minutes. Then I after 20 minutes, I covered the turkey and went upstairs and be lazy. Guess what I forgot? I forgot to lower the oven's temperature to 250!

So my husband came home from work at exactly 5 pm. So excited for his turkey. He then saw that the oven was still set at 475! He turned it off, then called me (I was upstairs trying to iron my hair!). I hurriedly came down and witnessed a burnt turkey! So I ruined our dinner! waaa

Charter's Daily Deal Sweepstakes

noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:03:00 +0000

Over the last two years, Charter has outpaced the industry in creative and newsworthy Sweepstakes including great prizes like an HDTV-a-day, Toyota Prius, a new 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS, Xbox 360s and more.

And now, Charter is once again giving away amazing prizes before the year ends. Its a groundbreaking sweepstakes and offerings, their very best for this year.

Great deals on Charter Cable, Internet and Phone services, including FREE Gift Cards with special online deals and a chance to win cool prizes for the holidays. you can choose from the great deals they have. For as low as $69.97/month t for 12 months on your on Cable, Phone and Internet, you receive a $150 gift card. Then for their Cable and Internet, for as low as $39.98/month for 6 months, get a $75 gift card. And for their High Speed Internet, for as low as $19.99/month, you still get a gift card worth $25! Amazingly good deals! You can use your gift cards to shop in major retailers in electronics, clothing, home, accessories, and restaurants. Saves you shopping money when you need it most! Examples of these major retailers are Macys, Sears, Best Buy, Gap to name a few.

Then they offered gift cards worth up to $200 on their online deals that started Black Friday till Cyber Monday. Then after Cyber Monday, they begun the 38 days of specials by giving out great gifts, prizes and deals every day. Prices include iPods, Camcorders, TVs, GPS units, webcams, Photo frames, and more. They even got some great Showtime schwag to give away like Dexter, The Tudors, and Californication.

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Cold Again and Again!

noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:13:00 +0000

Its cold again! Brrr!! And that means, flu season too!

Speaking of Flu season, right now, I am not feeling well. Yikes! Good thing, I have this day off. I can rest and hopefully, I will feel better tomorrow for my night shift! huhuhu.

Its raining here today! So my husband had to take my car to work and left his camaro home. He just waxed it yeasterday. So he doesn't want it to get wet. So I am stuck at home, no transportation. Double huhuhu!

Oh well, times like this, I need a juicy fruit gum! haha. Wala lang gyud ma say ba!

Have a nice week friends

Patagonia

noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:37:00 +0000

I learned to shop online when I arrived here in the USA. I like the convenience of shopping online. I especially love sites that have everything you need. From shoes, clothing, handbags to housewares, cosmetics. Just practically everything.

I came across the site called Zappos. This site is amazing for online shoppers. They have everything you need. And you can even shop by brands. Amazing!

I was browsing Zappos and Patagonia caught my attention. They have really good deals. And they have a variety of selection for you to choose from. Their winter clothing is on sale. For instance, their women's downtown loft jacket is only $250. And the reviews for this jacket are impressive. Perfect for the winter season.

And Patagonia is always adding new stuffs to their collections and styles. As a matter of fact, we can expect 87 new styles arriving in January 2010, 193 new styles arriving in February 2010, 132 new styles arriving in March 2010. Cool.

So why not check Patagonia at Zappos yourself?

New Haircut

noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:31:00 +0000

Well, let me start by saying I survived the Black Friday! Whew! What a day! I started working 3:45 in the morning. I was so sleepy but I managed to stay awake and focus on what I was doing.

Then at 11:45am, after my shift, my husband picked me up and we went to eat our lunch together. Then he dropped me off to the mall at 1:30pm for my appointment at the salon. i wanted to have a new hairstyle.

So I decided to cut my hair short (bago!) and have a little color (bagong bago!). So my hair is no barely touching my shoulders and I have caramle highlights (naks! yes ya lang!).

I am happy with my hair for now. I know its still salon fresh thats why. Give it a week, its back to being wavy and dry. Kakainis!

Oh well, work has been pretty busy. Well, its their Xmas season so I guess I just have to be appreciative for the working hours I get.

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My Mamang is Well

noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:36:00 +0000

So I called my mother last night. I asked her about the results of several tests that she had.

First, her UTI was finally cured by that IV medication. Then she told me that the doctor declared her CANCER-FREE! Yehey! My Mamang is well. So happy.

I can't wait to see her next year. I am happy because by then, she had regained her strength and vigor and will be the same strong, active woman I know.

I was pretty optimistic that she will be cured. She is a strong woman. Like I have mentioned in my earlier posts, she is very strong spiritually. Her faith and integrity helped her alot. I would love to see my mother back to being active in her service to our God, Jehovah. Thats the thing that she loves to do the most. That is her career. And she is very good at it.

Too bad, I won't be seeing my father . But you see, the resurrection hope is so comforting. I know that if I keep my integrity, I will be seeing my father again. And by then, he will be strong like he used to be and will recognize me again. I can't wait to tell him that I love him with all my heart.

Ok...emo ya yo. Numa man kontra. Moment ko to! ehehee.

Happenings

noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:36:00 +0000

So much going on in my life right now. My father passed away November 7 and was buried November 13. I wasn't able to go home. Hahay!

Well, my father's death wasn't really unexpected. He had suffer from stroke 2 times. The last one affected his brain and left him unable to speak or even recognize most of the people around him.

Whew! Vita Luna (Crazy Life). My mother just finished her chemo sessions. Then had to undergo an IV type of medication to cure her UTI. Just after she finished her IV medication, my father passed away. Life oh Life!!

So much for the happenings in my life. I guess I just have to keep my optimism and hope that someday, somehow, the burden I carry will lighten up. Keep the faith! yeahbah!

Good morning bloggers. Have a pleasant day.

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2010 Camaro

noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:00:00 +0000

My husband and I just purchased a 2010 Chevy Camaro. Its a beautiful car! Its basically my husband's car (because its a muscle car!) but he wants me to drive it too. Since its brand new, I am not comfortable to drive it yet. I might be the first one to put a dent on it. So not yet...

Oh well, as usual, I have been pretty busy with my life, balancing work and being a wife and chores at home (and giving my Rocky love too!). So no matter how I try to keep my blog updated, I just have no time to do it. Oh well, C'est La Vie...

Well bloggers, I hope we all have a wonderful blogging week. More opps more datung! yebah!

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noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:10:00 +0000

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Cold Again!

noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Twas cold in CA for these past few days. I kind of like it, as it feels good to go to bed in the evenings. But the downside of it is that it makes it difficult for us to get out of bed in the mornings! Whew! Oh well...

I had a day off yesterday. Just when I thought that I will be all alone in the house the whole day, my stepdaughter texted me around 8am and wanting me to get her from school because she wasn't feeling well. In the end, my husband told me he will be the one to take care of it.

So my husband took his daughter home and guess what? He surprised me! He took a day off! He decided that since the shop was not that busy, he will just spend time with me. I worked the whole weekend so we never had time to bond. I was so happy. We practicall did nothing yesterday. Just relaxing, watching movies in DVD/cable and football games. It was so nice.

Oh well, today? Back to reality. He works and I work later tonight (hahay!)

Tag your Friend at Facebook

noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:16:00 +0000

Do you have a facebook account? Well, Try to use the application called Tagyourfriend.

Tagyoufriend is Facebookster's new virtual tagging & gifting application for the facebook platform. The application allows us to tag tour friends in Facebook, announcing what we think of them.

It is a virtual gift sharing application for Facebook that has a lot of extra features such as earning coins, rating your friend and sending invite to the friend, collecting fun facts about your friends. It also has secret features like Circle of Friends and special tags that can only be earned by qualifying certain conditions.. The application allows you to socially interact with your friends using a form of virtual goods (tags and other gifts such as coffee, candy bars etc).New tags are added in the Tag factory each week and we have over 600 tags to choose from. Its entertaining as well as enduring.

So choose the tag that you like the best and Tag your mate now!

Trying Hard

noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:05:00 +0000

Yes I am trying really hard to keep my blog updated. Oh well, keep trying huh? hehe

Well, I enjoyed the long weekend with my husband. We just spent time doing things together. Best things in life are for free and spending time with my husband is indeed one of them. I love my Timtim so much.

My mother is going to have the 5th session of her chemo this coming Sept 15 I guess. I hope she will be alright. I can't help but worry about her.

I dont really have much to say, as I am tired and hungry (and I am talking stomach growling!). So I guess I will call this a day and I will just relax and enjoy the evening.

Have a wonderful night everyone.

Watermark

noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:16:00 +0000

Its back to school here in the US. That means time for shopping for school supplies. One of the most important school stuffs is the bag. I remembered my stepdaughter went for her school shopping but came home with everything but a bag. She can't find a cool backpack that she likes.

Watermark has a lot of nice embroidered bags that are incredibly cheap! I know my stepdaughter will need another backpack for this school year so I am glad I found this website. I would love to have one of their custom tote bags.

They practically have everything you need. From Embroidered Shirts, Hats and Custom Promotional Items. So check out their website now.

Tag please!

noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:17:00 +0000

I badly need one (uso pa ba?).

I used to received tags from my blogging friends. From my teacher Sheila, Jewel, Conya and from Mareng Joy. I know they tagged me more than once these past few months but since I filed a leave of absence from blogging(ehem), I missed all their tags.

Tag naman dyan oh!

Oh well, as soon as they will read about this post, I know they will tag me. I am special to them (naks!)

Ok I am done tidying the kitchen now its time for me to nap. My work today starts at 4pm till 11pm. Store has special hours today and tomorrow. Usually, it closes 9pm. Tonight it will closr at 10. That means I have to stay till 11pm for the recovery. Kafoy!

Bye for now. (naa pa ko i post) nyahahah!

Better Get Ready

noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:17:00 +0000

Trying to tidy the house (particularly the kitchen) before I leave for work. The kitchen is kind of messy because of last night. I cooked Chicken Curry last night and too tired to clean up. Now I have to face the consequence. Hay Buhay!

I have been trying really hard, with all the force and vigor at my command, to learn how to cook. The other night I made some buttered garlic shrimp and then last night, the chicken curry. I still need improvement with my cooking. I am trying. Give me more time. Pait gane keda housewife! ehehe.

Oh by the way. I recorded the song of Taylor Swift. Haha. The song Love Story. If you want to check it out, here is the link . Kind of rough but who cares!? I had fun!

Life Insurance Quote

noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:44:00 +0000

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I am SO back!

noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:06:00 +0000

Thats right! aha

I took some time off posting and at the same time with grabbing opportunities. Was so busy with love and career (naks!)

Ok. Updates and never ending updates (as if ta le kamo mi post!If I know!!) First, my mother is undergoing chemo. Her cyst turned out to be a stage 2 ovarian cancer. She will be having her 5th out of 6 sessions on September 11. I am so worried about her. I hope after her sessions, she will be cancer free and then she can enjoy doing the things she loves to do the most - her services to our Creator. I have plans to go visit her early next year. I am excited to be back to my homeland. Ang bayan ko tanging ikaw Pilipinas kong mahal...ang puso ko at buhay man (ready? sing!!nyahaha)

Second...I am now wearing contacts. I got rid of the eyeglasses. I had my eyes checked last week and the optometrist said that I became more nearsighted but nothing to worry about. So I told him I now prefer contacts. I am to return on monday for my follow up check up.

Third...I think I am gaining weight! waaaahhhhh! I rarely go to the gym. No time, so lazy. So I know when I go back home next year,my closest friends' first reactions will be "You are fat(ter!)" Saon!!

Fourth...I miss home, I miss my family, I miss my friends, I miss the congregation, I miss having fun, I miss tricycle, I miss jeepneys, I miss kikiam, I miss IUD, I miss bananaque, I miss mango, I miss galunggong, I miss ginataan. I miss everything I have back home. I may not have the best life back there, but for me, it was just perfect! But no regrets. My husband is worth it. (love conquers all! tarush!)

Ok I am rambling. So I will end my "updates".

Have a wonderful weekend everyone.

Website Hosting Geeks

noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:57:00 +0000

The Internet is a great place to find information about everything, including web hosts. People create websites for different purposes. Buy, sell, advertise and even for recreational purposes.

In this era of Information Technology, website play a vital role in the success of your business. Majority of the consumers turn to the internet for information. But sadly majority of web hosts are really expensive. And some of them, unreliable. And with the crisis that we are facing right now, overspending for a web host is not a wise thing to do.

Well, at web hosting geeks, you are guided to the different web hosts that are dependable but affordable. They give independent honest reviews of the best web hosting providers. You can find cheap professional web hosting services under $10 a month; all webhosting plans include at least one free domain name registration and 30 day money back guarantee.

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Updates

noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:28:00 +0000

Its been a while since I posted. As usual, I have been very busy with my work that I could hardly find time to post here.

So maybe a quickie update will give you the idea as to how life is treating me (hehe). Well, first stuff, my mother had a successful operation. She is home now and recovering yet waiting for the result of the biopsy. I hope the result will be just fine.

My husband recently upgraded his phone, as his line was eligible for upgrade with the "nation's fastest 3G network" kunuhay. He is quite happy with his new phone right now and I am pleased too. My line is actually eligible for upgrade as well and I was considering getting an iphone. But then when I read about the extra charges by merely using the iphone, I decided its wise to just keep my eyes simple and not to get an iphone.

Example of the extra charge is the $30/month fee which we need to pay as a license or permit to use the iphone in the US. Then the unlimited text messaging that is part of our family plan is not applicable to the iphone. So in order for me to enjoy the unlimited text messaging, an additional $30/month is needed. So I decided its just too much for me and I should just choose another phone.

My husband runs like a maniac. Wowser! You should see him run. How fast can he run? He can run 10 miles in less than an hour! He can actually cover 5000meters ( 3 miles) in about 14minutes. He is getting it done! I am so proud of him.

I guess thats all I can think of right now. I just needed a whole day rest and I requested a time-off from work for 3 days, starting tomorrow till monday.

Goodmorning Fellow Bloggers

Be a Hacker!

noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:38:00 +0000

I am talking about being a Certified Ethical Hacker. What is an ethical hacker? Wikipedia defines it as one employed by an organization who trushackerts him to attempt to penetrate networks and/or computer systems, using the same methods as a hacker , for the purpose of finding and fixing computer security vulnerabilities. A Certified Ethical Hacker has obtained a certification in how to look for the weaknesses and vulnerabilities in target systems and uses the same knowledge and tools as a hacker.

With the high demands for such hackers, it is wise to consider this as your profession. This is a self fulfilling job. Imagine how cool it is to be able to help companies tighten their IT security by being an Ethical Hacker. Its a big responsibility but its all worth it. And despite the pressing economy that we are facing now, the pay for an Ethical Hacker is on the rise. Reports say that overall IT security certifications pay grew 0.8 percent over the past three months, and 1.9 percent year-over-year.

With EC Council, you can be a certified ethical hacker. They also offer the following categories that you can choose from.
- Security Fundamentals
-Ethical Hacking
-Penetration Testing
-Computer Forensics 
-Disaster Recovery
-Secure Programming

So its time to find a rewarding career with good pay and incentive. Be a Certified Ethical Hacker and be the company's IT security. Visit the EC council site now and learn more about this rewarding career.

BUSTED!

noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:15:00 +0000

Last night, at around 11:50pm, my husband received a call from his son asking him to go to a specified location immediately. He sounded scared and was about to cry.

So my husband went to the place and found out that my STEPson got busted by 2 police officers. Ngano man daw?

Here is what happened. He was on his way home from the gym and he failed to stop completely on a 4-way stop intersection. We know (including my STEPson) that this is one of the spots that police officers watch every night (located on top of a hill).

So 2 police officers stopped him over and asked for his license. But the thing is, he DOESN'T have a license yet, just a learner's permit! whew! He is driving without a license! matay! So he got the citations for driving without a license and for not stopping at the stop sign. Double the trouble huh?

Lighter side of the story...The police officers were really considerate and nice, according to my husband. They could have called a towing company to have the vehicle towed (extra expenses for us folks), but did not do so. Instead they just let my husband drive his car home then go back there to drive my STEPson's truck. Good thing the incident happened few blocks away from our home.

So we will wait for the judge's decision by June whether my STEPson's most awaited driver's license will be suspended for another 6 months or not. Here in California, they are specifically careful in giving licenses to teenage drivers. So this incident must have cost my STEPson his license in June when he turns 16. We will see. Abangan ang susunod na kabanata...

Good morning bloggers...

Krafonline Handmade Batik Store

noreply@blogger.com (dgores) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:35:00 +0000

I know quite abit about Batik. Being from Zamboanga City,Philippines, I was quite exposed to items made of Batik. Actually, the export of products made of batik is one of Zamboanga's pride. Visitors of Zamboanga City will always find time to go to Stores that sell Batik before leaving.

Batik is a wax-resist dyeing technique used on textile. its of Malay origin which explains why it was also preserved by Filipino Culture . And now, the uniqueness and beauty of Batik products captured the international market and thus became a must-own.

Well, you can now own Batik products by shopping at Kraftonline Handmade Batik Store. They have a wide selection of beautiful Batik Products.

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