Our Christmas family gathering

Our family christmas gathering was great.That was also the time for them to be reunited again since his brothers and sisters live far from each other and especially to see my mother in law who will be 102 this coming April.It was so good to see them again.

We had a great lunch,we ate some smoked salmon,some prawns,foie gras on entree.We had a big roasted lamb on the main course with veges and some cakes and tartes on dessert.We started at almost 1PM and finished at 4PM,we were very full at the end of the meal,who wouldn't be? :)

Alex was very happy with all the gifts he received from his uncles,aunties and also from his sister.

Merry Christmas and advance Happy New Year to all!!

Merry Christmas and advance Happy New Year to all!!!May we have a wonderful christmas and a fruitful new year.On the 26th will be going to Paris and will stay there until January 1.We'll have family reunions to attend and will be celebrating new year at Janese's house.I'm hoping that in the next new year celebration,we will celebrate it with my family in Philippines.Too bad it didn't push through this year.

So I'm saying this in advance coz I don't know if I still have the chance to visit all the blogs.Merry Christmas and advance Happy New Year once again!!!

To all of you who visited and dropped ECs in my blogs,bear with me if I couldn't visit some of you for now.I'll make it up to you guys,promise.


Chistmas Graphic Comments

The fortress in Rethymno Crete Island,Greece

When we visited Greece,we also went to Crete island after visiting Athens.Since it was summer that time and my husband likes to go to the beach,we decided that we also have to go to the southern part of Greece where beautiful islands and beaches could be found.There we visited Heraklion,Chania and Rethymno.We stayed there in Rethymno and we had the chance to visit the fortress.They said that it was built by the Venetians,to protect the people from the Turkish threat.It's a beautiful place,in the fortress you can see the vast blue colored ocean and the village of Rethymno.

My husband likes to visit historical places,everytime we visited places like that,he always read the history of the place but me,busy taking pictures hehehe.

Banana peel:shoe shiner

Do you know that banana peel can be use to shine your shoes? yes,it's true.I have read it on the net and many people already tried this one.What you have to do,is to rub the inside of the banana peel to the shoes and buff it with the use of cloth then you're done.It's so easy,I'm gonna try this too.Instead of throwing it,make use of it.That way,you save some money.

PEP:Philippine Entertainment Portal

When I was still in the Philippines,I really like to watch entertainment shows like The Buzz or Showbiz Central in Philippines.I remembered,I just switched the channels from time to time to be able to watch the 2 programs.Now that I'm in France,I always read the online showbiz chikka on PEP or the Philippine Entertainment Portal.With this site,I'm always updated on the latest news in the Philippine showbiz landia :)

Having problem with my entrecard

It really upset me when everytime I visit blogs and wanted to drop some ECs,it stated "get one".Or it takes a lot of time before it will mark "drop".I just don't understand coz I logged in already.I'm just still a newbie with this entrecard thing and I really don't know why it happens.I even emailed them(entrecard) my problem,I'm just waiting for their response.

Italian pasta with cream and tuna flakes

I like to make this dish coz it's one of the favorite foods of my husband and I love it too.To make a change for the usual pasta with tomato sauce,I made this one with cream and with tuna flakes.I just boiled the pasta with seasoning cube.Then when it's already cooked,put the cream,tuna flakes,mozarella cheese,grounded fried garlic and onion,chopped green onions and parsley and black pepper to taste.After you mixed all the ingredients with the pasta,you're done and it's ready to serve.It's so easy to prepare and I can assure you will have a very delicious meal.

Big pizzas in Italy

When we were there in Italy last October,we saw a lot of pizza stands in any places we went.No doubt of that since pizza started in Italy.It was my first time also to see some big pizzas like the photos below.Oh lalala,Im sure I couldn't finish even the half of it :)We really had a great time visiting Italy.

Had some snow here

It's an overdue post,I wanted to post this before december but didn't have a chance to transfer the photos earlier.We had some snow two weeks ago.When we were still living in Paris region,we seldom have snow but here(centre de France) as early as November we got it already.Too bad,it didn't snow a lot,I wanted my son to play with snow and make some snow balls or snow man :)

Karaoke:Just like a pill by Pink

I just discovered this site which you can sing some karaoke songs.I really like this site coz you can record and listen to it after.Today,I tried to record some songs since there's nothing much to do here at home.Just bear with me if you find my voice "a not so good" I just did it for fun :) and excuse me for the yelling of my baby in the background :)

Too bad,I couldn't find my microphone.(para videoke na hehehe)

So here it is,Just like a pill of Pink(one of my favorite songs and singers)

Rate this performance at The Sims On Stage

Putting an entrecard

It's been a while that I've seen some blogs that have entrecards but didn't pay much attention about it.Until my friends said I have to get one since it will help to increase the rank of the blog.Thanks to Amy who helped me to get this into my blog.Just bear with me coz I'm still new with this entrecard thing.To all the visitors,kindly drop in my entrecard and I'll pay you a drop too.Thanks.

Poireau in ham and cheese

I really like this food and it's easy to prepare.Just boiled the branch of the poireau and after you put some cheese and rolled it in ham.After,you put the bechamel cream and put it in the oven,just wait till the cream becomes burns a little,then it's done.I can assure you,it's really very good!

I'm a fan of The Amazing Race

Yes,not only I'm a fan of TARA but I'm also a fan of The Amazing Race.They are now on it's 13th season and this season is so funny courtesy of the team of Dan and Drew,they just don't stop making me laugh everytime they do the tasks(just watch the show and you will see what I mean:)Also,I really like the blossoming love between Starr and Dallas,they look good together,especially in the 9th episode,where Dallas took the hand of Starr,it was so sweet :)I'm hoping that they will end up together.I'm rooting for the teams of Nick and Starr and Toni and Dallas.But whoever wins this race,they deserve it.Watch out for the next episode,I guess it will be a tough one since they will be vying for the top 3.

My new freebie:Mon Bebe

It's another freebie again.This time it's a full kit called Mon bebe.I made this kit when my son was born.That time I was into designing but stopped when I got busy with baby and work.I just made some changes to the papers and made it more grungy.Enjoy using it!

My third digital scrapbooking freebie:(just click the image to have a better view)



I divided it in 2 parts,you can download the first part here and the second part here

Our weekend

Since we have some many trees and plants here,it's really tiring everytime we clean the yard especially now that it's autumn,many leaves were already fallen.It rained,so we didn't finish cleaning the yard yesterday and also it was very cold outside.

I made an apricot pie yesterday and today my husband cooked a Paella.It was very good and has lots of stuffs(chicken fillet,shrimps,mussels and other sea foods).Usually on Sundays,we make it a point that the food is kind'a special,a food that we don't usually eat on weekdays.

Geoff and Tisha are second place in TARA 3

Today,November 20 is the finale of The Amazing Race Asia.The show ended few hours ago and though I haven't seen the episode yet,I already knew who won the race by reading in the forum of TARA.I'm really sad till now that the team Philippines,Geoff and Tisha didn't make it to the 1st place but I'm happy at the same time that they are second.Hope the next season,The Philippines will be the winner.I'll be missing this show,till next year again :)

We went out

Now that it's cold,we seldom go out coz I don't like to wear layers of layers of clothes and I just hate the cold weather.But,we went out yesterday,we went to the bank first to send some money to my family in Davao then we head to the super store for grocery shopping.Bought some foods,stuffs for baby and books for my husband.We didn't stay longer there,normally we do some window shopping in some of the boutiques in the mall.It rained a lot and it was very cold outside that's why we went home straight after shopping.

Gaga over reality show

I become gaga more and more to this reality show called The Amazing Race and The Amazing Race Asia.I really like the theme of this show coz the contestants are able to travel different countries while competing.This is my most favorite and I could say that it's the best ever reality show ever made.If anyone of you doesn't know yet this show,you better watch it,it's really fun and exciting.

The Amazing Race Asia 3

TARA or The Amazing Race Asia is now on it's season 3.This reality show started last September 11.I'm also excited for the french version of this race this coming January.

Last year I was really hooked with the season 2,aside from the show itself that was really exciting to watch but also I was rooting for the Philippines team to win the race(The team of Marc and Rovilson).I'm happy that in this season the Philippines team is one of the five teams that are still on the race.Go Trisha and Geoff!

Vietnamese soup

Aside from Chinese and Japanese foods,I also like to eat Vietnamese foods.Like what I've said in my previous post,we don't often go to the restaurant.I like to cook and I want to prepare dishes at home rather than dining at the restaurant.Sometimes,I just look and taste the food and after that I'll try to cook it at home :)In these photos,I made a vietnamese soup that I like but I made some changes coz I didn't have some spices for the soup instead I just sauté ginger,garlic and onion for the soup but it turned out great and delicious!

1st Digital scrapbooking freebies:Flowers

It's been a while that I haven't done any digital scrapbooking layouts,I guess it's almost 2 years since I made my last page.I stopped it when I had my baby and was working at the same time.I was really busy at that time.But now that I'm not working anymore,I would like to continue scrapping some pages.I miss doing it and now that I have lots of photos to scrap,I should start soon :)

I'm very thankful to people who always give wonderful freebies and in return or a "thank you" gift on my part,I would like to give also some digital scrapbooking freebies here in my blog.So here is my first freebies,called Flora.All the elements here are made in 300 dpi.By the way,I have my second freebie at my other blog which is an alpha.Enjoy!


You can download it here.

Gelatos are everywhere in Italy :)

Yes,gelatos are everywhere in Italy.You can see different varieties of gelatos in every corner of the streets.Just by looking at these photos,I'm sure you will certainly couldn't resist eating these yummy ice creams.BTW,here are some photos of gelatos.

A terrible week for us

Yes,what a terrible week for us.For almost eight years that we've been together,it was the first time that my husband got very ill,admitted in the hospital and be operated.I was really scared when he started to feel severe abdominal pain,had difficulty to walk,wanted to vomit and even difficulty to speak.I told him,we should go to the hospital since I know it was really serious and I was glad that he agreed with me,I know my husband,he doesn't want to go to the hospital if possible.

The doctor said,it was really on time that we were at the hospital,because it was already an acute appendicitis,if he wasn't treated that day,it maybe very dangerous to him.Glad that his operation went well and he stayed 5 days in the hospital.I'm glad that we're at home now.But still he just couldn't believed until now that at his age,appendicitis will hit him.I'm just thankful to God that his safe now.

Having some poses with Roman soldier in Rome

When we were approching Vittoriano or the Altar of the Nation at Piazza Venezia in Rome Italy,we saw a man wearing like a Roman soldier.I told my husband that I would like to take some photos with him.I asked the man and he said yes but we have to pay him some euros and I said ok.We were really having fun doing some poses with him.It's one of the nice souvenirs that we had in Rome.Here are some of the pics we've taken with the man.

Charice Pempengco had a duet with Celine Dion

Another big accomplishment of Charice Pempengco and another dream come true for her when she had a duet with the famous singer Celine Dion at Madison Square Garden last Sept 15,2008.They sang together Because You Loved Me.I was happy that Celine Dion was very nice to let Charice shine that night,she really let Charice sang almost the whole song.I'm hoping that she will really make it big in the US.Go Charice!



Thanks to pinkrosebud22 for this video in You Tube.

We have an internet at last!

We just arrived at home.We stayed in the beach resort in San Vicenzo in Tuscan region.We also visited Pisa,Florence,Rome and Venice.It was all worth the money that we spent because Italy is so beautiful especially Venice.

You know,even if we were still tired yesterday but knowing that our internet is up,we were so happy and suddenly we're wide awake :)I was so excited and even still awake till 4 in the morning talking to my family in Philippines since we have now a telephone connection too and checking my mails without watching the time pass unlike in internet cafe that I was always checking the clock :)

Now,I can visit you guys.I'll surely pass at your blog starting this evening here in France.Thanks for the visits and patience.

Greetings here in Italy!

Hello guys,we are in Italy right now having our vacation.I'm really sorry for not visiting again.Promise,I'll be visiting you guys as I did before once we are backin France and once we have our internet connection.It's been almost 3 months that we suffer this thing,no telephone and internet.But I have to forget the anger that I have coz we are here to relax and enjoy the city.Im here at the net cafe of the hotel.Pix to be followed once we arrive.Bisous to all!

We are in Italy right now

Yes,we are in Italy right now.We arrived yesterday.We will be staying here for 10 days I guess.Since the two of us don't work,we can stay longer,no one waits at home :).This vacation is my birthday gift as my husband always do,an out of country vacation.I'll be celebrating my 30th birthday here.Hope our staywill be nice andmemorable one.I'll not stay longer coz I'm using the computer here in hotel.I'll be back to you guys once we arrive in France,I hope our internet connection will be up for good.

We still don't have internet

I'm still using internet cafe in checking my emails up to now.Honestly,it's been almost 2 months that our internet connection is not yet up.Maybe our modem has a problem coz they already checked the telephone line and it was ok.The only thing that we can do for now is wait but the wait becomes very very long and it really irritates me and it freaks me out!It's really difficult not to have telephone and internet,I swear!

For that spand of time,I missed a lot of opportunities and I still haven't visit you guys.Hope you understand,I'll really make up to all of you.Once again,thanks for the constant visit.If only I can stay longer here in internet cafe but I can't it's quite expensive and it's quite far from home.

Just to let you know

Hello guys,I'm in the internet cafe right now.I thought that our internet connection is already up after waiting a month but unfortunately,we only had it for a day.We were so upset that the connection was interrupted.I've written some posts that 1 day but never had a chance to pay a visit yet.I'm really sorry guys.I couldn't stay longer here in internet cafe.

I promise that once our internet will be up for good,I'll visit you all.Thanks for the visit and patience.

A change in our life

Since we move here,there are some changes in our life.Before when we were still in our flat,I already had a handful of chores and at the same time I was working that time.Now that we are here and both of us don't work since my husband took an early retirement and still we can't cope up yet the chores in the house.Maybe because now,we have a yard to clean,some plants to take care of and a lot of things to do in the house.It's really a big change for us.It's tiring but also pleasant especially when we eat in our terrace overlooking the city and can make some barbecue.

Happy in our new place

We have lots of work at home right now but still we are happy.We intend to do it little by little.Alex can now run outside without the fears that we felt when we were still in our flat in Sevran.We started cleaning the yard,we were very exhausted but we were happy seeing that all those tall grass are gone now.We bought a playset for Alexandre to put in our backyard which includes slide,swing and a ladder where he can play with the kids.I'm just happy to be here in our new place!

A big thanks!

Hi everyone,I want to thank all bloggers who constantly visiting my blogs during my absent.Some of you know that we moved to our new abode.For a month we didn't have an internet connection and telephone.But yesterday I was very happy because finally we had our internet but still we can't call,our telephone is not yet working,it will take another week again.Our connection is kind'a slow for the moment.

I will visit you soon guys and thanks again!

The 29th Olympic games

Yesterday,me and my husband watched the opening ceremony of the 29th Olympic games in Peking China on a live television coverage here.It started from exactly 2:08PM here till 8:08PM,yeah four hours we were sticked on our couch :)It was wonderful!!! I was very excited to watch it especially when they started the ceremony with thousands of performers,who performed with an almost no mistakes exercises.The fantastic fire work displays and the lit of olympic flame.Indeed it was a great experience even just to watch it on the television.How I wish I was there

Leaving soon

It's our last day now to fix all things.We have to finish today all the packaging and clean the house before we will hand the key to the new owner.Also today will be my last internet connection coz hubby will arrange the computer set and tables.In our new place there will be no electricity,telephone and internet for the moment.How I wish it will not take longer to have it.I have to finish all my tasks this week,got to go now.

1 peso oil price roll back

I've watched a video that in Philippines,almost of the oil company lower their price.I guess,it's due to people don't buy much gasoline now,it's because every week the price goes up.It's really a pain on the butt especially to drivers,even our multicab has been in the house for a month now coz,the driver couldn't remit an exact rent because of this.Good thing that there will be a 1 peso rollback per liter,it's already a little relief to everyone.

I'm upset

I'm glad that finally we'll be transferring to our new abode.But it gives us a lot of problems but I know we can survive :).It's been many times that our supposed to be "transfer" was postponed and moved to many dates and now it gave us a big headache.The buyer of our appartment said before that we have time to transfer but when we signed the deal,they said that we have to moved immediately and the transporter couldn't give us the date we wanted which was this Friday and we already paid for a partial,meaning we will loss the money paid :(.But since they couln't accomodate us this Friday morning or else we have to pay 300 euros per day as penalty for not moving out,we opted to look for another transporter company which charged way high than the first company.But we don't have a choice and since it's a peak season now so it's really kind'a expensive also.

It's really a pain in our butt since we also want to save some money,hay c'est la vie!

Miss Universe 2008 Pageant

The upcoming Miss Universe 2008 pageant,the most prestigious beauty contest will be happening on Sunday July 13,9PM live at NBC. It will be a live telecast from Nha Trang Khanh Hoa,Vietnam and it will be hosted by Jerry Springer and Melanie Brown.

Our country Philippines will be represented by reigning Binibining Pilipinas Universe,a 22 year old Jennifer Barrientos.I hope she will be the 3rd Filipina who will bring the crown and win the Miss Universe.When I saw her interview at www.missuniverse.com,she was ok.I also like Miss India aside from my beloved country contestant because she's so beautiful and smart,I like her answers on her interview.

By the way,it will be broadcasted live on ABS-CBN on the 14th.Well,I must say,goodluck to them!

Flooding in Davao

Everytime I call my family in Davao,they always said it's raining a lot and it's everyday.Though there was already an improvement on the drainage system in Davao but still the city experienced flooding.My father said that,there are some houses were drifted by the strong current of river and along the sea shores.Fortunately in our place,it didn't flood.Hope this heavy rain will stop for a while.

Palitaw

Have you tried making your own palitaw?Me,it was my first attempt making it since I crave for this pinoy delicacy for quite sometime.I thought it would be easy to do, so I tried it and yes,it's not really difficult to do.I'll be making it again since my husband loves it a lot too!hmm,sarap :)But you know what I add crashed peanuts on the mixture of sugar and sesame seeds and it taste even more yummy :)

No wonder why both of us become bigger and bigger now wah!!!!! :(

PS: don't mind the hand mark on the palitaw :)I don't know how to press it right without the fingers mark :)

My homemade siomai

Both me and my husband love dumplings.Since we don't go to the restaurants more often,I usually made some by myself.My husband said,he rather like what I've made than the ones in resto because he knows the ingredients I've used and also I put a lot of meat :)It's also easy to do because you just have to mix all the ingredients again :)It's good if you have a soy sauce with lemon and chili,yummy!!!

Chocolate cake that I baked

I love to bake but I'm not an expert in baking.I really wanted to take baking and cake decoration classes.I wanted to know more the proper way of baking and know the techniques in decoarting a cake.Maybe I'll inquire in Davao once we arrive there for some short classes.

This is the chocolate cake that I usually bake,it's just so simple.My husband and my son loves it a lot.It's so easy to do coz I only have to mixed all the ingredients.I baked only simple cake recipes :)

Filipinos are the most users in friendster

Filipinos are known for being friendly and it shows in friendster :)I've read in the inquirer.net that Filipinos are the biggest population of friendster users in the world,surpassing the United States,where the service was originally launched.When you browse the members,you will find many Filipinos:)I even thought sometimes that it's a social network for Pinoys :)I can even attest to that because I guess almost of my classmates in high school and in collage are members of Friendster.I even found my long lost friend there.It's a great place to find,reunite old and new friends.

Charice Pempengco at David Foster's concert in Las Vegas

Another great achievement and a great performance of Charice.After guesting Ellen De Generes show,Paul O Grady and the ever known Ophrah show,now she was invited to be one of the guest at David Foster's concert in Mandalay Las Vegas.She was given 2 standing ovations from American audiences after singing I will always love you and I am telling you.David Forster a musical guru really admired Charice for her singing ability and even said after her performance,"The star is born tonight"these words coming from him means a lot!Oh,she was so lucky to met and performed with these big international singing stars like Josh Groban,Andrea Bocelli,Alicia Keys and many more in that concert.

I like watching her performances here,her renditions of Whitney Houston were great.To think she was performing infront of more than 10,000 audiences but still her stage presence was great!Love you Charice! :)No doubt she'll be the next International big star!The pride of every Filipino.

These are the videos I found in You Tube.
Videos Courtesy of SCUBAJOE12 from You Tube

The band Journey with Arnel Pineda at CBS

I've been watching old and new videos of Journey especially now that Arnel is with them.I saw their interview at CBS in You Tube.It really shows how the fans of Journey accepted Arnel as a new band member.The concerts in Las Vegas were full packed.The crowd were screaming for joy and they had fun watching the concert.At the interview,the life of Arnel was showed,the struggles and hardship he went through.But Arnel didn't stop dreaming and God is so good that Arnel able to survive and reach his dreams.Congrats and goodluck Arnel!

Searching for a hotel?

We are approaching summer now and I guess many people will travel for their getaway vacations and are looking for their hotels.Searching is made easy for the consumers now.There are search engine sites help consumers to find hotel availability and rates and also to compare prices and offers from multiple major accommodation providers.Normally it's free to use and it searches many sites at once,so it's very convenient to use.With the help of internet,we can check different sites which give the best hotel deals and lowest rates.It indeed save time and money.

Finally Ces Drilon and her team were freed

When I saw the news about Ces's abduction on TV last week,I've been reading and watching news program for the updates.I really feel pity for them,I know for sure,they have sacrificed a lot from their abductors.Fortunately,after more than a week of abduction,the news team of ABS-CBN led by Ces Drilon were freed.They were released late night Tuesday,June 17 in good condition.There was no ranson paid but only a livelihood package will be given.Thank God they're safe now.

Goodbye "Da Boy"

I called at home this morning and I was shocked and saddened when my sister told me that Rudy Fernandez passed away this morning because of cancer.I really thought he could survived from his battle over this worst illness for he went to the best hospitals and had all the best treatments but sadly his body couldn't took it anymore.

He already accepted what will happen and he stayed to be a happy person despite of his condition.Good thing that his family and friends are there,even to the last minute of his life.For me,he is still young to die at 56.Many people will really miss him.Goodbye,Da Boy...

I'll be visiting you soon

Hello guys,sorry if I'm not visible as much now,maybe many of you know that we're soon to move to our new home.It's just that we're so busy right now.I'm so happy that the problem was fixed and we'll be signing soon to close the deal.

I even missed some opportunities that were assigned to me,I didn't notice the due dates.Luckily,I have some left but I almost lost it too.I didn't even try to open my blog just to not be tempted to use the internet and concentrate on packings and some other things to be done before we move such as rendevouz and to get ready the balikbayan boxes to be sent to Pinas,for we'll be far from Paris soon.

So guys,pagpasensyahan nyo sana ako(pls bear with me)I'll be active when we're settled already.To all of you who visit my blogs,I'll pay visit soon.

Ginataang Hipon(Shrimp in the coconut milk)

I like any food with "gata"(coconut milk).My favorite is Ginataang hipon(shrimp in the coconut milk)with bamboo shoots but in this photo,I didn't have any stock of bamboo shoots so it's only shrimps.Hmm,I still remember how delicious it was :)I think,I've eaten 2 plates of rice hehehe.

Want some Pansit Lome?

I like to cook and if I like some dishes,I tried to do it at home.We don't go to the restaurants often.Since my husband likes anything with pansit and likes the lome,I usually cook it for him.I remember when I was still in the Philippines,whenever my father have his salary,we always go to our favorite restaurant and ordered some Pansit Lome with loaf bread :)All of us were happy just by eating that,seems that we eaten something very special :)

Too bad,at this photo,I don't have shrimps,I usually put some.

Cool Tags

I got this another cool tag from Gracey,thanks girl.

1. List 6 things that describe yourself today.
2. Add your blog to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs.
3. Tag other online friends you know.

Today, I am:

-Happy,I called my family in Davao this morning and heard a great news,my lola is getting better.
-upset,of the ongoing problem with regards to the house payment.
-blessed,inspite of these problems my husband is always there to cheer me up.
-tired,I still have many things to segregate and put in the box for our move.
-excited,I'm gonna cook again some turun again this afternoon,hmm mapapakain na naman ako nito.
-afraid,Im gonna have the result of my diabetes examination this afternoon too.Hope I'm free from it.

So I'm gonna pass this tag to Mylou, Lara,Bernadeth,Gina and Janese

Kissable tag

I got this kissable tag from my cyber friend and tukayo Amor and JoyD,thanks girls!Pasensya na sa photo,I don't have kissable lips and hindi ako masyadong maarte so light lang yong lipstick ko from Avon which I bought last year from our vacation in Davao.



“Kissable” Tag Procedure:
1. Post a picture of yourself wearing your favorite colored lipstick.
2. Tag two or more bloggers.
3. And don’t forget to link the blogger who tagged you!

Now I pass this kissable tag to Pretty Me,Marie Grace and Prily

Visiting Italy!

One of my dream destinations in the world is Italy.I've been wanting to go there so much,I've heard a lot of good things in every person who already visited the country.Just like France,Italy is rich in history,art,culture and gastronomy.I wanted to visit also their old castles,churches and museums.

Since summer is fast approaching,we already planned our vacation ahead of time.Good thing my husband,granted my wish :)we will be going to Italy this summer!Im very excited of this news :)at last I'll see this enchanted country soon!.I Hope we have enough time to visit different places.What is nice about here in europe is that we're not only limited to airplanes,we can also ride a train to be in different places,so perhaps we'll be taking trains in our trips.

We've already searched on the net the best deals that we can have,especially on summer,you'll expect that the prices are high than normal season.Good thing,we've found an interesting prices for the hotels.Since we planned to go to Rome and Venice,looking for a hotel for different places is so tiring,what is good with them was that they helped as much as they can to their customers,an indeed dependable customer service.They recommended places that must to see and to do when in Venice.One of the world's romantic cities and known as the "City of Water" and "City of Bridges".The never be missed Gondola rides and visit of St Mark Square and it's pigeons.

Just 2 more months,and here we come Italy!

Can poor Filipinos still afford to buy rice?

Everytime I watch the Filipino programs on the net and even here in France,the hiking price of rice are always the subject.I really don't understand why the prices of basic commodities are skyrocketing while the Philippine peso is soaring?Normally,the prices will be lesser but it's not what happen right now.Sad but it's true,poor people are the victims.How can they afford to buy rice at 38 pesos per kilo and eat three times a day?That's why many people eat NFA rice right now making long queue just to buy 2 kilos per day.Even here in France,we feel the pain coz before the 25 euros per 20 klo sack of rice is now 35 euros in our asian store.I hope government will do something about it.

Visiting Acropolis

Acropolis is located in Athens Greece and it is one of the well known monuments in the world and one of the archaeological sites in the country.Here,you can see the Parthenon, a temple built for the Greek goddess Athena,the Propylaea that serves as the entrance going to Acropolis and the Erechtheum with the famous Porch of the Maidens.

It is on the top of the hill,so going there you must climb the hill or take a taxi if you want.It’s really a breathtaking view to see the whole Athens .When we went there last October 2007,they still reconstructing the place,I don’t know how long it will take but I guess it will take many years to bring it the way it was before.

Bizarre foods

I really like to watch voyage channel here especially the show Bizarre food by Andrew Zimmern.I like the idea of his show,showcasing the exotic foods of different countries.He always said these words,if it looks good,eat it! :)

I was happy that they featured Philippines.In this episode,he tried the balut(fertilized duck eggs),worms from trees in Palawan,lechon,ice cream in the bun and some Filipino delicacies.

Here's the video I found in Youtube.

Cannes Film Festival

Cannes Film Festival 61st edition,one of the world's oldest and most influential and prestigious film festivals was officially opened today.Many prominent stars from different countries surely are there to witness this international film competition.It begins with the Brazillian entry Blindness.It also features,Harrison Ford film,Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull by Steven Spielberg,Im really excited to watch this movie.The Festival will end on the 25th of May,it's also the time they will give the ward,Palm d'or for the best film.

Earthquake in China

Im really sad of what's happening in Asia right now,after Burma's tragedy, hitted by cyclone with more than 20,000 people died,now it's China's turn.The country was hitted by a powerful earthquake that killed almost 9000 people and thousands of missing too.It is said that it was the most violent earthquake in 30 years.What a worst consecutive tragedies!

If only we can stop these natural calamities.

Nice weather

Well,as what I've written few days ago,we're just so lucky that our weather is constantly nice.Though we're busy here in our house,I tried to finish the assignments,especially they'll be expiring soon and I need some bucks to help my lola who's sick right now,hope she gets better soon.Im hoping to have some opps more.

Have a nice day everyone!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's day to all the mother's out there!It will be my second time to celebrate this special occasion.Ours here in France will be on the last Sunday of May so,two more weeks to go.I know in Philippines and in USA,they celebrate it tomorrow.Kudos to us mothers! for we have the most novel job in the world :)

So sad that I can no longer celebrate it with my mother,I miss you Ma,happy mother's day to you too wherever you are.

Great week!

For almost a week now,our weather is so nice.We see Mr sunlight often,which is a good news for us :)The other day and yesterday we went out in the afternoon and profit the warm day.Right now we're on 25-27 degree celcius,many people wear summer clothes,wearing sleeveless and shorts!I guess I have to put our winter clothes in the box,we'll not need them anymore :)

Burma's Tragedy

In the TV news here in France three days ago,I was really saddened when I saw the video of one of the worst tragedies in Burma.Their country was hitted by the powerful cyclone named Nargis.As of now,21,793 people died and 40,695 missing,thats a lot!

I feel pity to all of them,hope the government will do something to provide humanitarian assistance.Surely there will be food shortages,hospitalization for the survivals,medicines and some needs.Hope many people, especially the rich countries will help Burma coz the country alone can't sustain all the needs.

The Burma tragedy video I found in you tube.

Hot and Sour chinese soup

This soup is called soupe pekinoise in french.I usually cook this soup for my husband,he really likes it a lot and so do I.We love the hot and sour taste of it.Whenever I prepare this,it's already our all in 1 meal,it has meat and lots of veges.

I put some chicken fillets,tofu,many vegetables like carrots,mushrooms,bamboo shoots,onions,scallions,some eggs and sometimes I add sotanghon.It's easy to do it and a very healthy meal.

Sextuplets

I was browsing in the you tube again and caught my attention of this family,The Gosselin.I was so amazed how can she delivered these 6 children all alive and safe!Me having one son,I already experienced the difficulties in my pregnancy how much more if you have 6 all in all.For me it's a miracle.All the kids are cute and healthy.If you want to read more on their story,it can be read in http://www.sixgosselins.com

I wanted to have more babies but not as many as these.Maybe a twin will do for me :)Maybe I'll be scared if there are more than 2 babies in my tummy coz it would be hard to labor and for the babies too.

Waling Waling orchids

Davao is very known for Durian,Pomelos and Orchids,the Waling-waling.There many orchid farms there in Davao,one of those is the Fuentespina Orchid farm which is very known when it comes to different beautiful orchids.

This photo was taken on Araw ng Davao where they showcase the beautiful and exotic orchids.

I've been busy

Hello guys,sorry for not being around again for few days.It's just that we're busy for our upcoming move.It's really fast approaching,2 weeks more and we'll be transferring to our new abode.Since we'll be hiring a company to transport our things,it will be less burden for us but still we're the one who will make the emballage of our things and put it in the carton box.

I hope you understand guys but later I'll be in your blog to pay you a visit.Thanks for being around always.

Strolled at the park

Yes,we went out this afternoon.We went to the park and strolled around.Alex was so happy playing slides and talking to some children :)He's so cute trying to make friends,though he can't speak yet but the gestures he did to catch the attention of the other kids really shows that he is friendly.He also tried the rides in the park,he was ok at first but later,he wanted to go out and I was really afraid that he will fell off to the ground.Fortunately,they stop and was able to took out baby Alex.

I'll just continue tomorrow the story of our sortie.

What You Love The Most About Your Husband/Partner

This is really an overdue tag from Francine, sorry girl for taking so long to post it,its better late than never diba :)

I love him because he loves me unconditionally.He accepts and understand my weaknesses and he loves me for what I am.

-He is so nice to me and respect my opinions

-He is not selfish,he gives me whatever I like if only he can

-He knows to adjust when Im sulking.

-He is nice and love my family

and most of all I love him for whatever he is.

For almost 8 years that we're being together,I could say life is so good to us.Believe it or not,we haven't yet a fight in that span of marriage,thank God!Sometimes,I did some tampo or sulking but I'm glad he understand and it never went beyond that.Going 8 years and still counting!

Now I'm passing this tag to Barb,Gina,Fe,Janese,and Amy.

Worldless Wednesday:View from Fortress

It was taken in the Fortress in the island of Crete,Greece.It was a breathtaking view of the manificent blue ocean.

Anak by Freddie Aguilar

Anak by Freddie Aguilar is one of my all time favorite OPM songs and everytime I hear this song,it really touches my heart.It made me cry remembering my parents on how they raised us and how they did all the things,the sacrifices,the hardship in life in order to provide our needs and yet sometimes we're not nice to them when we were young.I really regret what I have done before especially to our mother,the three of us were disobedient.If only I could turn back the hands of time,I'll prove and show to her how much I love her.I really miss you Ma.

Now that I'm a parent too,I will teach my son how to be respectful and be good not only to us but to everybody.

Turun,anyone?

Who wants to eat turun?I'm asking this coz I made lots of it :)bigyan ko kayo kung gusto nyo :)I was really craving for this merienda in Pinas that I decided to make for myself.My husband likes it a lot too!

I used the banana plantaine(sp?)this banana taste like our banana in Pinas.Then I put some slices of jackfruit then rolled in to the rice wrapper.After that I deep it to the oil with caramelized brown sugar.Hmmm yum yum :)

Samal's Paradise Island Beach Resort

This is the Paradise Island Beach Resort,one of the most beautiful and clean beaches in Samal Island.Samal Island is around 30 minutes from the downtown of Davao City and then around 5 minutes boat ride to cross the island.I guess last year the boat ride is 7 pesos and the entrance fee of the resort is around 80 pesos.

You can do many things in the resort,you can dine in their restaurant,play volleyball,table tennis,basketball.Do some kayaking,snorkling and scuba diving and some other activities.They have also a flower garden and a mini zoo.

Every time we are in Davao city,we never forget to go in this resort.My husband likes it a lot.