FANTASTIC BLOGGER

It has been such a long time since I received an award. I am surprised and thrilled to receive one today. I am so much flattered to receive this award from Kim.

Just follow these rules:

• Thank and link to the person who gave you the award.
• Pass this award to ten bloggers you've recently discovered and think as fantastic.
• Contact the blogger and let them know they've won.
• State seven things about yourself.

Thank you Kim for this award. It is a pleasure to receive an award from you.

Here are the fantastic bloggers:

• Mybabyrj
• Etcetera Etcetera
• Thoughts Of A Pinay SAHM
• A Blog That Is Just Right
• Sparks Of Wisdom
• Lovely Yellow Ribbons
• Nikon Sniper
• Bending Down At Life's Crossroads
• My Home...In The Kitchen
• A Woman Remembers.
  

Here are the seven things about myself that I will be sharing with you.

• I am a father and a mother to my only son
• I am a Quality Assurance Analyst.
• My son is my best friend.
• I am a home body person. During day off I prefer to stay at home.
• I have a very serious personality. I take things seriously.
• I am a coffee drinker. It comes in handy specially when I am working in a call center industry.
  

Always take care every one.

A PERFECT BLEND OF FRIENDSHIP

Thanks Doods of Dreamworksorg and Rhea of Rheas' Sweet Escape for this Tag. It is much appreciated.

Doods gave me the important information that i have to know about blogging. Every question i have i can rely on him to answer for me. He had been giving me tips on how to blog and on how to earn extra income thru internet. Lovely Rhea is my co-worker and as stated on her site, she love life and she is a very pleasant person as well.

This Award is open to every one. Grab it now!

PINK HEART TAG

This award had been given by Doods of Dreamworksorg. My apology it took too long to post your tag; The 10 Commandments are not a multiple choice.

1) Our mind is like a parachute..it only functions when open...

2) One thing you can give and still keep... is your word.

3) You lie the loudest when you lie to yourself if you lack the courage to start, you have already finished.

4) One thing you can't recycle is wasted time. Ideas won't work if 'YOU' do.

5) The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.

6) The heaviest thing that you can carry is a grudge.

7) Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. A sharp tongue can cut your own throat.

8) If you want to make your dreams come true, you must not oversleep.

9) Of all the things you wear,your expression is the most important.

10) The best vitamin for making friends.... B1.

11) The pursuit of happiness is a chase of a lifetime! It's never too late to become of what you might have been.

12) Life is too short to wake up with regrets.So love the people who treat you right...Forget the one's who don't. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.

13) Friends are like balloons, once you let them go you might not get them back. Sometimes we get so busy with our lives and problems that we may not even notice that we've let them fly away.Sometimes we are caught up with who's right or who's wrong.Sometimes we just don't realize what friendship means until it's too late. I don't want to let that happen so I'm gonna tie you to my heart so I never lose you

This tag is open for every one who would visit this entry.
Have a nice day, every one!
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www.myspace.com/frankiebemusic
www.apoeticjourney.com/view/?pageID=97855
www.inspirationline.com/EZINE/9JUN2008.htm
www.myspace.com/angelstowatchoveryouwww.myspace.com/themissingangels

THE "LET'S BE FRIENDS" AWARD

These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award.

It is a pleasure to receive such tag from Cecille of Kitchen The Heart Of Our Home, whom i strongly feel to be such a wonderful lady. Thanks so much!

I am not passing this Tag to Doods of Dreamworksorg, Haven of Spikes-Breaker, Clarissa of Kizuna, Rose of Roses' Obstacles and Glories, Rhea of Rheas' Sweet Escape, Liza of Mom Of Four, Shasha of Ako...I...IO and Grapes of Grapest Love Of All.

Have a nice day to everyone.

TEN HONEST THINGS ABOUT MYSELF

My thanks to Shasha of elishagayhidalgo. for sharing this tag with me. Receiving a Tag from you is heart warming. Thanks for visiting me as well.



The Ten Honest (but scrap? no scraps!) Things About Myself would be:


1) My only son is also my bestfriend:




2) I used to drink 8 to 10 mugs of coffee every day. I moderated my caffeine intake so now it went down to six cups, per estimate:

3) I am a workaholic. My life is my son and work. I was working in an office, finance department. I was the one handling the cheque of the company. Our work was 8:00am to 5:00pm. However, I started working from 6:00am up until 8:00pm or 9:00pm. However, at present, i can not put up to three or four hours overtime anymore. I have my reasons but it would be better to keep it to myself.

4) I collect figurines of angels and querubin. They appeal to me so much.



5) I had been hooked on cross-stitching.


6) I like to read pocket books. Detective stories, mysteries and vampires.

7) I am hooked on "Supernatural, CSI-Las Vegas, CSI-Miami and CSI-New York."

8) I treasure transparency.

9) I am a home body person. I would rather stay at home when i dont have work.

10) I believe that responsibility should come first, above anything else.

Rules for Posting the Honest Scrap Tag

1. Write a post about this tag and include the name (URL link) of the person(s) who passed this tag.
   
2. Write also 10 HONEST things about yourself.
3. Pass this tag to 7 friends/bloggers and leave comments on their blogs informing about this tag.

I am now passing this Tag to Doods of Dreamworkorg.com, Rose of Rose's Obstacles and Glories, Cecille of Small and Simple Things, Zhey of Zey My Name, Clarissa of Kizuna, Rhea of Rheas' Sweet Escape and Liza of This Is My Life and others who would be visiting this entry.

Have a nice day!

BEST MOM AWARD

Thanks so much to the following gorgeous ladies who handed me this Award!! Cecille of Down Home With The Kenyons, Rose of Chubskulit and Liza of Mom Of Four: This is one honorable Award!!






Cen went from behind and surprised me with a hug just in time when the camera clicked "Cheese". This was taken in Manaoag Church. He was fifteen then.

My status, being separated and a single mom, is already a common knowledge among my peers and co-workers. It is already part of my record. I can say that being a single mom is never easy but its worth it because a priceless soul had been entrusted to me. Cen is also my best friend, you see!! He is always there to give me comforting words and a bear hug when ever I am worried. I sensed how worried he is when my slip disk retro acted. I can tell him almost every thing. Certain occasions when I even ask his opinion about things. In a way, it is not entirely him depending on me. I am also depending on his friendship. More than that, motherly love made me accept the challenges that came my way!! Because of my son, I exerted every effort to be strong and to lead a straight path. Had it not been because of him.. I would not have any reason to dream..plan…and move on!! My son is also my buddy , " barkada" in Filipino word.

The rules: 1. Show the award logo in your post. 2. Pick a picture you have with your kiddo(s). 3. Post should include your best experience as a Mom. 3. Nominate other blogger mom's out there that you consider the best mom, like yourself.

I am now passing this Award to Rhea of Rheas' Sweet Escape and Leslie Anns' Something and Nothing At All and Clarissa of Kizuna and to all mommy who read this Award!
Have a Nice Day Everyone!!

HAVE YOU EVER TAG!!

Thank you Doods of Dreamworksorg. for this Tag and I am so sorry it took a while before I am able to post the Tag that you passed on to me. Thank you for your generosity and kind heart:

1) Have you ever been on T.V.?
No, I had never been on T.V. I will just content myself watching those who
are on the T.V.

2) Have you ever sung in public?
Yes, when I was a teen ager. My father approached me after that. He told me never sing again. We don’t have any singing talent in the family. I loved music. I think music does not even like me!

3.) Have you ever dyed your hair blond?
Yes, as a matter of fact I did when I was on my late twenties. My hair dresser said that would lighten up my features..hmm.. some how I don’t think so!!


4) Have you ever eaten frogs’ legs?
No.. Never tried even once. I am not into it.

5) Have you ever received a present that you really hated?
None, I appreciate anything that had been given to me and each of them is equally important as the other. I am remembered and had been given something. For that alone, I should be appreciative.













6) Have you ever walked into a lamp post?
Yes, It was embarrassing. I was not looking into where I am heading so I did not notice the lamp post ahead of me. Good thing not so many people were watching.








7) Have you ever cooked a meal by yourself for more than 15 people?
No, I can not do that!! That will be very tiresome. I don’t have the energy!!
8) Have you ever fallen or stumbled in front of others?
Oohhh…yes!! Another embarrassing moment. Floor was very slippery and I was not able to maintain my balance so I stumbled in front of others! I immediately stood up and arrange my self. Walked tall as if nothing happened! My friends asked me if I was hurt and I replied “ No, I was not hurt!! The only thing that hurt was my pride” Then I smiled..they smiled back and gave me a tap!! Kinda clumsy, don’t you think?



9) Have you ever done volunteer work?

Yes! I don’t know if you can call that volunteer work but I did my share of community service..
2005 – I was a coordinator in a project focused on Global Warming. We focused on making other sector of our society realized how important it is to preserve our planet.

2000 – Organization For Single Parents: I was the head-coordinator for a reach out program focusing on the single parent. Reaching out to people who had been widowed, separated and had children outside wedlock. On top of the seminars, helping unwed teen age girls who became pregnant and don’t have a home for shelter. There is an institution that helps them from the time of their conception to child birth until they are already physically ready to go back to the world. One case I handled– Let us call her Ms. A. She went to Manila hoping to find a job here. She was 16. No job, no place to stay, she slept In the streets. One man played her protector but she became pregnant by this man. She thought he was single only to find out that he was very much married. When he learned that ms. A was pregnant, he started avoiding her. 16, no money, no place to stay!! Cant back to the province because of her condition. The last thing we know she went in a slum area rather than sleep in the street. A friend reported her condition. We searched for her but it was futile. Sometimes I woke up in the middle of the night sweating because I dreamt of her. Another case was one of my so called flock. She was a house maid, raped and had been pregnant. She was 15. She did not complain. She just took it. I told her to fight for herself and her baby but she was so young, so vulnerable!! I stopped because it was getting personal for me.

1991- I had another child. He is not my biological son. I met him in the orphanage. His mother was a prostitute and left him to a nun. Because his mom uses pills to abort him, his face was disfigured. His is human because he have a face, a nose, a mouth and a pair of eyes but his face is not aligned as it should be. His nose have only one opening. His mouth is an inch below his nose and his eyes is not aligned as it should be. My heart fell for him. Every time I visit the orphanage, he was there as if he knew me, he hugged me and he would give me those smile gleefully. He is full of life and he made me realized how lucky I was. Yes, my husband abandoned me and my son but my son was very much healthy and almost perfect to look at. My son was and is very normal. I had a job, why was I gloomy? Because a man who does not deserve my love finally gave me my freedom? Odd, isn’t it? I look at my foster son, I realized how lucky I am. My foster son is now in the United States, the church took him for a major operation and I was not able to see him since then.

I was pretty active on these activities. The bad thing was I had felt and seen the dark side of life and it made me weep even when it was not me directly affected. It was very frustrating because I could only do so little. One of the thing I realize was that, perhaps, before I extend outside my house, I should make sure I am already full on the inside. Now, my focused is giving the fullest for my son. Maybe, in the future I will go back to that dark side of the world but till then, I would like to make sure that the second time around, I could already be able to do something. Sometimes, encouraging words is not enough. The sad reality is that no one can change the system. One man can not change the system. And that the only one who could really help a person is himself. Others can support but the real action will be starting from the person concerned. That is some of the realities in life.

I am now passing this Tag to Rea, Zhey, Mom Of Four, Chubskulit, Cup Of Coffee and Grapes.

Have a nice day every one!!

"VALENTINE LINKY LOVE PART II" AWARD

Thank you Clarissa of Kizuna for this Tag you passed on to me,

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VALENTINE LINKY LOVE SPREADING LOVE ALL OVER THE WORLD

"For God so loVed the world,

That He gAveHis onLyBegottEnSoN

That whosoeverBelieveth In Him

Should Not perish, But have Everlasting life." John 3:16

Masterlist: From Pinay Mommy Online - Small and Simple Things - Kizuna - Censworld - Your blog;

Rules:

1. Post this tag in your blog if you believe in the message. Please don’t forget to copy from = Start Copy Here = to = End Copy Here =. If you want, please include your own thoughts about LOVE.

2. Tag as many friends as you want to help spread the message to the world.

3. Comment with the link of your post here so that you will be included in the master list.

4. Don’t forget to come back to the master post once in awhile to check and update your own blog’s master post .

5. Please don’t delete this tag or out no follow tags. Let’s spread love and so as linky loves. Thanks!

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I am now passing this tag to Doods of Dreamworksorg, Mom Of Four, Chubskulit, Rhea , Grapes, Devianty, Zhey and Khaki Ngiti and The Coffee Cup.

Have a nice day every one!!

SPORTY TAG - YOUR DREAM CAR!

I received this Tag from Doods of Dreamsworksorg and with this tag is a warm thanks so much. Not just for this tag but for the other tag as well! Not to mention giving me information i needed to start blogging.

Sports car? Well, honestly I am not much into cars. In fact my father had been nagging me take driving lesson so I can use our car in going to work. I was able to drive along the south superhighway but that was so many years ago, and I was driving a jeepney then..heheheh.. trial. My co-worker challenged me, what the hell, I said "go" !! So, I drove. I was younger then so my sense of adventure can send an elder person a strong sign of the cross!! Well, I am still alive. They are still alive as well, only they did not speak to me for a number of weeks after that!! Just kidding. In fairness, I was able to drive. Just that driving and cars are not my stuff. Every time I think of driving, I think of the cost of gasoline that I have to take out from my wallet versus the freight expense if I will just take a passenger jeepney!!

Anyways, If given the chance, a van will be real nice. Not a sports car though! I will take my family with me for a ride in a spacious van . My father, mother and of course, my son, Cen! Spacious, I like that! A vehicle I can make my second best alternative to home..hmm..

I want it red,or strong pink!! Hah!! People will be looking for a sheer pink van!! Right? What do you think?
I am now passing this tag to Mom of Four, Clarissa, Zhey, Rose and Cecille.
Have a nice day every one!




Source of Picture http://www.sterlingvans.com/usedvans.htm

PASSIONATE BLOGGER AWARD

Again and again thanks to Doods of Dreamworksorg.blogspot.com for this Award. No word will be anough to thank you, Doods!

My maternal instinct feels stongly towards my only child, Vincent. He may be depending on me for his livelihood considering he is still a student but the truth is emotionally i depended on him simply because he made me accept the imperfections of life and he gave me the courage to face the challenges of life. I am passionately dedicated to my only child because he is my responsibility and he is the center of my life.

I am strongly passionate towards my dreams. I want a better life for my self and my son. A house and a lot that i can call my own. Something i worked hard for. I want my son to finish college because it gives me the assurance that when i am not anymore in this world, i will leave something for my son. I want a business in the future because i can not be an employee forever and i have to sustain my self during old age. I dont want to be a burden to my child, you know!!

And most specially, i am passionate towards my work!! As i said during one of my interviews, job is not just a source of income. It becomes part of the person. It can give a person a sense of achievement and accomplishment.

Now, as part of the award's rule, we have to write down the things we are passionate about.

I am now passing this Award to Zhey of Zey My Name, Cecille of Small and Simple Things and Devianty of Gadget Information , Grapes of Grapest Love Of All, TL James, one of our supervisors and a blooger of site The Coffee Cup and to all blogger who had visited this site.

Have a nice day every one!!

TREASURED AWARD!!

Thanks Doods of Dreamworksorg.blogspot.com for this heart warming award. It is always noted and appreciated.

May there always be work for your hands to do, may your purse always hold a coin or two. May the sun always shine on your windowpane, may a rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you, may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you."

I am now passing this award to equally beautiful people, Cecille of Small and Simple Things, Zhey of Zey My Name, Dvianty of Gadget Information, and Grapes of Grapest Love Of All and other bloggers out there.
Thanks again Doods for your help and advises!!
Have a nice day!

PRAYER TAG AND LINK FOR THE PHILIPPINES AND THE FILIPINOS!!

Again and again I would like to thank Richard for this Award. Actually not just for this tag but for the previous tag i received from him. On top of that i also would like to thank you Richard for your kind heart, for being patient to newbies like me in the blogging world.

This is a prayer TAGandLINK for the Philippines and the Filipinos. You are enjoined to utter this prayer for nine (9) consecutive days and to tag as many bloggers as you can with preference for Filipinos. But only bona fide Filipinos shall be included in the official registry of Filipino bloggers in this blog. Each time a new blogger makes a link, be sure to send me an email of the entire link through melalarilla@gmail.com so that the official list will be consolidated in a master list in this blog. For our Muslim brothers, you may make your own special prayer formula but you must never deviate from the formula of this entire post.


Prayer

Dear heavenly Father, we consecrate to you our beloved country- the Philippines and all the Filipinos around the world. We acknowledge Father that apart from You, we can do nothing and it is only your divine providence and grace that can unite all Filipinos as one nation. We therefore humble ourselves before your throne. We confess all our sins to you individually and collectively as a nation. Forgive us our sins Father and wash us clean by the precious blood of Your beloved Son- Jesus Christ. Mend our wicked ways and let us experience a strong and genuine spiritual revival for ourselves and for our country. Let the Holy Spirit imbibe us with power, love and wisdom to return to Your path of holiness and righteousness. Bless our country, heavenly father. Bless all Filipinos wherever they maybe. Let progress, unity, harmony, stability, justice, peace and prosperity reign in our country.Bless our leaders, from the President down to the lowest Barangay official. Touch their hearts that they may serve our country with all honesty and with love and integrity. Bless our children and our future generation. And bless us all Father in all aspects of our lives. This we pray to You heavenly Father, in the mighty name of Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.


To all Filipino Blogger, kindly grab this......Thank you...

TRIPLETS AWARD

This award is from Richard. Thank you so much not just for this award and the other tag you made for me but also for giving me tips and answering my unending question about blogging. You are so approachable and friendly. No wonder you have so many friends! Thanks so much!

My son is the best thing that happened to my life. He gave me the direction and the courage to lead a straight path. He inspired me to move on specially on times when i am already tired to go forward. He calls me "Bestfriend", "Teddy" or "Natay" simply because i am his Nanay and Tatay as well!! Time will come when he will have his own life but my motherly love will always be there to guide him in every way that i can. It is my pleasure to pass this award to Cecille, qwonk and dvianty.

Here are the rules for the recipients: 1. Put the logo on your blog or post. 2. Nominate at least 10 blogs which show great Attitude and/or Gratitude! (sorry I have to break this rule) 3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post. 4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog. 5. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award.

Have a nice day every one!!!

A TO Z TAG !!

Thank you so much Richard for this tag, i appreciate this much!!




A - Attached or Single? - Separated
B - Best Friend? – My son, Vincent
C - Cake or pie? - Cake
D - Day of choice? – My Day Off
E - Essential item? - Bank Book. I worked hard so i would like to make sure money will be going to things of future value.
F - Favorite Color? – Orange and Pink
G - Gummy Bears or Worms? - Gummy bears
H - Hometown? – Quezon City, Philippines.
I - Indulgence? - My family and friends
J - June or July? - June because that is my sons' birthday!
K - Kids ?- Definitely, one kid! His name is Vincent
L - Life is not complete w/o - My son and family!
M - Marriage date? – January ( marriage already terminated)
N - Number of magazine subscriptions -none as of yet i only buy newspapers
O - Orange or apple? - Apple
P - Phobias? – closed rooms, without ventilations.
Q - Quotes? – Responsibility above anything else. We are measured by the decisions we make.
R - Reason to smile? – Quality moments with my son.
S - Season of choice – December, cold season.
T - Tag people - Cecille and other blogger out there.
U - Unknown fact about me - hard to tell
V - Vegetable? - asparagus
W - Worst habit? Slacking off
X - Xray or ultrasound? - both i guess
Y - Your favorite foods? – Pasta, salad:
Z - Zodiac sign -Pieces