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Sunday, March 29, 2009

Meet Christians Online

Meeting people online is quite interesting really, especially for the very first time. But chatting with someone you know you are in the same position, would be as much as interesting!

Christian Chat Rooms is a perfect place for Christians to chat and meet online. This is absolutely free, so all you have to do is to register to create your account and that's it, you can start chatting with hundreds of Christians world wide and see them on webcam too for 100% free.
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Alfie Had His New Hair Cut

He's really got a boyish look now than a baby look!

Plus he also got a new baby friend. LOL, he always want his baby with him wherever he goes, whether to go shopping or bed time or watch TV and the baby has to sit in front of the television as well so she can watch hahahaha. Maybe, he's doing some practice so he can be trusted to look after my baby....
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Thought Of Having A Personalized Number Plate?

Yes that's right, Northumbria Numbers offers us all the personalized or private number plates (any combination we want) and DVLA car registrations. That includes the new style registration plates with current DVLA number plates.

Why choose the Northumbria Numbers for your car registrations and personalized number plates? Well, consider these facts. They already have supplied thousands of private numbers to thousands of happy customers nationwide over the last decade.

Procedure is easy and fast, inexpensive, all-inclusive. You can either send your online enquiry and or by contacting them by the phone numbers provided.
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Saturday, March 28, 2009

Splashing in Puddles Day for Alfie

It has been raining a lot for these past couple of days, so we've been having miserable days indeed! But it didn't stop us from visiting them Thursday and stayed overnight. First words I heard him saying was "mommy boots, puddles". They then explained to us what it was all about.... that he had to walk through going to his Nanna's house with his mum wearing his boots (they only live close to each other), and making splash in puddles along the road.
Here he is with hubby, outside my in-law's house. He cried a lot after we got back from Tesco as he wanted to go straight to their house, not his Nanna's house. So hubby had to stay outside with him and making big splash in puddle right in front of their together. We all then heard his cheeky laugh. He was trying to jump bigger on it, to get a bigger splash!!!I really enjoyed watching them while taking photos....
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Friday, March 27, 2009

Bargains For Us On Fall and Winter Apparel

Economic recession won't really stop us from being a shopaholic, would it? Though we cut our spending habit on other things but never on shopping, especially if we see big discounts or bargains. However, this may happen to moms with having a little bit of extra money or to those who don't have plenty kids to treat themselves and even the whole family. But what about to those moms who have more than one or two children, who's been feeling extremely down because of economic situation?

While we all know that before it gets better it gets worse and worse. Do you feel busted about it? Sometimes it does make us feel bad especially when we wanted to buy something for our kids or for us which we can't really afford. But don't worry Sears is the answer.

They are giving away huge discounts from 75-80% off on Fall and Winter Clothing from now and up until 18th of April. This is our chance to enjoy shopping. What are we waiting for?

Just simply follow Busted Moms on Twitter plus you'll get Sears gift cards @bustedmoms
for those feeling busted due to economy downturn and Sears will keep you posted for hot deals. Also become a fan of Sears Busted Moms on Facebook, and you could also $2,500 price package from Sears. I have done all these myself, what are you waiting for. This is a very good chance for us to enjoy shopping without worry. Click HereClick HereClick Here

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Don't Pay For Free Coupons For EBay?

As many of you know eBay has coupons that allow you to save when making a purchase. The problem is that these coupons are free and there are lots of people out there who are selling lists of these coupons.

Some of these lists that people are buying don't even work any more and this is why. When the coupon numbers are created there is a set dollar amount that is assigned to it. Once that dollar amount has been reached then the coupon will no longer work. There are many places online where you can get these coupons for free. But be aware that just because you have the code doesn't mean it is going to work. eBay coupons are used up very quickly and if you get one that has been used up you will just have to go get another one and give it a shot.


It can be a hit and miss process but in the end you will end up saving yourself a lot of money with very little work. But you don't have to take my word for it. If you are already a eBay shopper than you will be able to save yourself a bundle if not and this is your first time shopping on eBay than you can make your first experience that much better.


Don't fall into the mistake that many have made by paying for you coupons that may not even work. Make sure you get them for free and use them as quick as possible because they do stop working quickly. But there will always be another on out there that you can find and use. If you would like to find out more about eBay coupons you can
Click Here and visit a blog all about ebay Coupons. The main thing you must remember is that these coupons are free. No matter what anyone says you can find them and use them without having to pay for them.
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Pamper Yourself With Modern Beds

It has almost been three years since we acquired our flat. But we then didn't really bother to buy new furniture, bedding, appliances, etc. since we were both working in Angola! To be honest with you, when we first moved in here we got my husband's sister's old bed, and sofa from his parents.

However, as years gone passed, they are not as comfortable as they were years ago especially the bed! Thought we both deserve a new one, we deserve a treat! Why not, right? Since we have been working so hard....

Photo above is a Palermo Divan bed, this is what we both wanted to buy, which is apparently has an incredible storage capacity since this comes with under bed drawers that can be used for various purposes. This will also remove the need of fitting clothes under the beds as well as you need not struggle anymore to try and fit boxes underneath the bed.

A sound sleep is something that many people crave for all their life. To be able to achieve it, it is essential to have a good, reliable bed to sleep on right? Metal Beds
would do as well, but then our flat is in the 2nd floor, so, it is not quite a good idea really.
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Alfie Ready To Go Home

I always miss Alfie a lot (hubby's nephew), and we make sure to see him at least once a week (when my in-laws have him). There was never been a visit without a single click of my camera. So its like I have a weekly photo diary of him. This was taken last week.

He was ready to go home after a day with his Nanna and Grandad, in his smart look while saying goodbye to his TV mates playing on (In The Night Garden) - childrens' DVD and one of his favorites.
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Thursday, March 26, 2009

Low Cost Car Rental Online

Do you travel a lot to different countries? Let say we are new to that particular country or place, is it not the main concern would always be on how to wander around and explore cities without losing time in catching up public transports like trains and bus. We know that taking public transports is way cheaper than taking a taxi in every place we wanted to visit. However, there is always a disadvantage on this, we tend to walk more too since they do stop only in stations especially trains. So what is the best solution then?

Apparently, car hire provides the low cost which you can still save money, an online car hire specialist, and regarded as one of the leading international car rental brokers with a worldwide network of more than 2,400 car hire locations in over 60 countries. EasyCar offers a wide range of vehicles for your car hire from super-mini and compact cars to MPV's and luxury cars at great value for money. All we do is to get online and book through there, select the country and that's it, easy and simple.

Lucky that I have found this car hire Glasgow since we are going to spend at least a week through 'til the Easter Sunday in Scotland. We don't need to worry about of getting around, we have decided to hire one car from them.

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Our Trip to Dover - The White Cliff City

Buckland Hospital (where I had my scan) is in Dover, still part of Kent. We left home with the sun shining, but it was raining as soon as we got there. It would have been nice to see its beauty if it was only a very good day! To see the result of my scan, please read "Our Bundle of Joy".

Dover is where one of the most famous landmarks of Kent located - The White Cliff
, which form part of the British coastline facing the Straight of Dover and France. We took this photo from a distance, it was quite busy with the lorries coming in and going out the country.

The cliffs have great symbolic value for Britain because they face towards Continental Europe across the narrowest part of the English Channel, where invasions have historically threatened and against which the cliffs form a symbolic guard. Because crossing at Dover was the primary route to the continent before air travel, the white line of cliffs also formed the first (or last) sight of the UK for travellers.


We didn't manage to get a good location to have taken a photo of Dover Medieval Castle. Constructed around the same time as the Tower of London (late 11th century), Dover Castle stands as one of the earliest castles built by William the Conqueror after his conquest of Anglo-Saxon England. Duke William had the castle built near an old Roman lighthouse and burgh, which King Harold (the last Saxon king of medieval England) established sometime before the Norman invasion in 1066. None of William’s constructions, however, survive to this day. The great keep dates back to King Henry II’s reign in the 1180s and is still there today.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Various Elegant Home Furniture To Choose From

I myself is crazy about home furniture and sofas especially those ones made up of different woods! If I could only buy and collect them, I would have done it already or if my husband and I will be given a chance to get a bigger house, will buy these sorts of furniture. Imagine how they do require big space in one house.


Photo above is an Elegant Wood Formal Dining Pedestal Table
for a decent dining size dining room. A pedestal table with carved dining table top profiles and serpentine shapes which are perfectly complimented with the arm and side carved drape chair. Not only this style you could ever see here, there are lots of designs for you to choose from.

While this one is a Heritage Cherry Office Furniture Collection features traditional English styling in a gorgeous cherry finish. Isn't it gorgeous?

If you have no time to go around shops, and have been looking for these types of furniture - elegant wooden home office furniture, you came at the right place, check now to get free shipping and free in home set-up. So its a worry free.
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Live in the UK Test Book

Thanks to my new friend Marifen for posting about having a test when applying for a visa (British Nationality or Indefinite Leave to Remain), which I didn't know about this thing before. Lucky me that I bumped into her blog and have found out about this book. Thanks sister, I will owe you if I pass the test..:) Thanks for sharing your experience to your readers..

I bought one in Amazon (£2 cheaper) than in WHSmith, have started reading it already, and have found it very helpful, practical information about United Kingdom (have to memorize most).

We are going to Central London by early April to start my application. As of the moment, what hubby and I are aware of that, I am qualified to apply for this Indefinite Leave to Remain, otherwise, will have another option if to be given.

Will keep you posted for any progress soon.
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Keeping In Touch With Jewish

It has been very handy when we are a member of a site or any sites where people talks the same thing, and "singing the same tune".

Jewish Chat Room provides a free registration which you can enjoy 100% free chat and live cam. If you are a Jewish, you can simply register here and start enjoying the opportunity.
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Monday, March 23, 2009

Penmanship Tag

Amy of Business Matters and Lynn of Mah so-called Life gave me this tag, thanks so much!. I also call this a very unique yet interesting tag as through here we could see our friends' writings. It has always been a pleasure to be one of your friends.
So here is mine.... and here's the Rules are:
  1. Write down who tagged you in white paper and your answer in number 2 and 3. Take a photo of it and upload the photo in your blog to share us how your handwriting looks like.
  2. Answer these:
- your name/user name/ pseudo
- right handed or left handed ?
- your favorite letters to write ?
- your least favorite letters to write?
- Write " The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. "

3. Tag five people. These are the five people whom I am tagging:
1) Julian (mommy J)
2) Eds
3) Meryl
4) Rechie
5) Te Beng

Go go go, show us yours then....
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Best Medicine In Getting Rid Of Facial Acne

Acne is one of facial problems youngsters suffer at some point. I am one of the lucky women who never experienced it. Pimples on you back or chest can be hidden under clothing even in the summertime, but your face is always exposed. Every person you meet will look you in the face and even if no comment is made you know what they are all thinking, don’t you?

The good thing about it is that, facial acne is easier to treat than body acne, but has a bigger chance of coming back in the form of flare-ups. To be able to get rid of this why not trying acne products - The Lexi Acne Kit made with Aloe Vera, formulated with a highest quality ingredients. They are bioactive, Aloe Vera based to control inflammation.
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We Have Made The Most Of The Sunshine

We have been having sunshine since Sunday until today, it has been lovely days. Therefore, we tried to enjoy it as much as we can because it only happens for couple of weeks every year.

We have been doing some gardening, raking off dry leaves and mowing long grasses. Then we went to DIY shop to buy some gardening equipments and some summer seeds too. So, in a short period of time we are going to have beautiful garden which was being left untouched and full of rubbish since the last time we were here last September. Can't really wait to see my garden full of gorgeous flowers.In addition to gardening, we also managed to accomplish some more like going back to the NHS office to submit our application for free health services, and paying Council Taxes too.

If the day starts with the sun shining, its always nice to go out isn't it?

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What Have You Done Since High School?

To be honest with you guys, I really have missed my high school days. However, as much as I love my high school years, I hate going back though. What I have been longing is to meet some of my classmates who are in other countries now other than their home town, and have thought of having our first time ever high school reunions, but then contacting all of our classmates would be a little bit of a nightmare.

After high school, I went off to Cebu to have worked in a department store for a year then I was so blessed of my Auntie to have offered to have sent me to university, but have had to go to Manila and she had to chose the course for me to take, which I liked it in the long run. I graduated, and managed to get a job right after graduation. However, not even two years of working in Manila, I applied for a job abroad which I was accepted! It was year 2001 until February this year.

While working in Angola, I met my husband (we first became friends, then lovers for almost 4 years), and he then proposed to marry him! We finally got married last November 30, 2007. Now, we are expecting our first baby....

How about you guys? What have you been doing since high school? You can share yours here too.
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The Beaulieu Abbey - Day 3

This Abbey is also at the same area as Motor Museum at Beaulieu, so very convenient to see not only once place at the same time!
It was founded by King John in 1204, was, for three hundred years, the largest Cistercian monastery in England, however many of its buildings were destroyed during the Reformation in 1538. A film presentation and and exhibition tell the story of the Abbey and the life of its monk founders and impressive wall hangings depict scenes from its history. Take a stroll in the fragrant Cloisters, planted with sweet smelling herbs.


The Palace House

The Palace House was created in 1538. Formerly the Great Gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey, the monastic origins of Palace House can clearly be seen as you walk through the magnificent Lower Drawing Room and spacious Dining Hall. You'll receive a warm and friendly welcome from household characters of the Victorian era and learn what life was really like "Upstairs and Downstairs". Enjoy delving into the Montagu family's past and see many rare and fascinating family treasures, portraits and photographs.
The Secret Army Exhibition tells the story of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) which trained secret agents at the Beaulieu 'Finishing School' during WWll. The exhibition introduces visitors to the training schools, instructors, secret agents and unsung heros of the SOE, their training and secet missions. A film presentation shows how the 'Finishing School' operated in total secrecy for four years.

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Advantages of a Smart Garden Office

Sounds really interesting to bring business at home, in a gorgeous garden being surrounded by natural resources like flowers, plants, etc... Realizing that there could be no better place to fulfill your dream of having a small office amidst the greenery of nature.

Apparently, many people choose to use a spare room of their home to use for their business. If there isn’t an extra room, they may simply section off a corner of a room for their desk and other office supplies, however, garden offices are one room outbuildings that are designed to house everything you need to properly work at in a spacious area other than home. The commute is just a short walk away from your home, but the space your business will be entitled to is worth every step.

Plus it solved
the issues related to a constrained budget, especially if you could not afford to buy a plot and then spend loads of money building a proper building at the same.
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Monday, March 16, 2009

Diamond Industry Distress Worsens

You may guys wonder that until now we or at least hubby is still here in the UK spending his vacation, which only supposed to be a month only and would have been back to Angola to go back to work again. However, it has already been more than a month since we've arrived. Could it happened for some reason other than recession or we really both wanted to stay together at least until I give birth?...

Well, I remember when I first got pregnant by early last year, we both didn't want to stay away from each other (we were not ready to separate) even if it would meant for me to stay in the bush while pregnant! However, I had miscarriage and we were in deep distress, and feeling so unlucky to have lost our twin babies. Everything happens for a reason, I do believe that. While recession hasn't been hit globally specifically diamond industry yet, though we lost one thing, but we gained another thing, of being confident of staying jobless in the future which we thought it might happen. Which it does happen right now......

First reason is, he finished his work permit just 2 days after we left Angola last first week of February and there is no certainty if and when they are going to organize its renewal, the fact that they can't be able to sell their production, in short, no incomings financially while still spending millions every month, and this is the second reason why they haven't let people on vacation to return work yet. In fact, January and February salaries are still on hold due to financial crisis.

The good thing about it is that, at least he's with me while battling with my cravings and would be nice if he'd be here until I give birth. It could be anytime soon he'll go back but still no news about it yet!

Again, it depends on the diamond market.
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Sunday, March 15, 2009

Do You Wanna See Michael Jackson's Comeback?

Indeed, we all have missed Michael Jackson's appearances, since the last time! The "King of Pop" will be performing LIVE in O2 Arena in London. He will kick off the residency on July 8 and conclude it on July 28.

Thousands of fans from as far away as Australia have pre-registered to buy tickets for the shows, which will reportedly be the last opportunity for fans to see Jackson perform in London. Michael Jackson tickets are being sold at Team One Tickets online.

Tickets to Michael Jackson are now open and hurry to get a slot, to see him performing live who has announced that he'll play what he claims will be his final 10 shows ever at London's famed O2 Arena.
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My Baby Blog Has Finally Out - My Pregnancy Diary



Thanks to Dangz Dhemz for having been so kind of making an effort to make this happen, thanks for your generosity dangz...

By the way, I have started it with my old posts in from this blog of mine, you know from when I was still in Angola, stocked in the middle of nowhere, until I managed to get out that place and have saved my baby from a bad nightmare - FROM A TERRIBLE MALARIA and INFECTION!.. For those who haven't read them yet, please fell free to browse my baby blog and read them, it was an honor to have been able to share of what was going on.

I have kept all your comments in their original posts (Mad's Life Diary), so don't be shocked that you wouldn't be reading all your comments in this new blog of mine.


Please join me as I go along with my journey to "Parenthood", giving you my day to day updates of "THE BABY INSIDE OF ME"....
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Anytime Is Tea Time

I have gradually learned from my English husband their love of tea. In fact, early in the morning I've always get offered with a cup of tea, while sitting down and talking about things. It is true that this is traditional thing for English people, and that however big a problem, it can be made to feel smaller by sitting down and talking over a CUP OF TEA, between friends or family.

When I learned eating short breads, I would always have them with a cup of tea. Indeed, teas are very satisfying. I remember when we visited my husband's brother down in Cornwall, we went to their Cream tea house - CREAM TEA
has recently been adopted where scones, with clotted cream and jam, are made the main attraction served alongside a steaming pot of tea. It was my first time but absolutely gorgeous and lovely taste with the tea.

I believe that anytime of the day, English people think having teas more than they think of anything else. Even while driving and before going back home, they always think of having a nice cup of tea when we get home. It already made a habit for me to prepare the tea pot every time we've got a visit from my in-laws, and they always ask for a cup of tea than coffee.

At English Tea Store, you could choose varieties of English tea bags, various tea gift ideas, British foods, teapots and mugs, tea sets and other accessories. So start shopping your various tea needs.
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Saturday, March 14, 2009

National Motor Museum at Beaulieu - Day 3

Our last day was planned to go to this famous motor museum at BEAULIEU, New Forest seeing legendary World Record Breakers like Bluebird and Golden Arrow. Get close to "Film Star" cars, Formula 1 racers (including one of the cars used by Damon Hill in his World Championship year), touring limousines and family cars from the 30s, 40s and 50s.

See motoring eccentricities, such as a giant orange on wheels, as well as a host of motorbikes and commercial vehicles.

Fascination motoring memorabilia, displays and a 1930s street scene, complete with a full scale replica of a typical country garage, packed full of tools and facts of the era, help re-create an altogether less hurried time of shops, vehicles and trades people.

Car on photo below - "Ford Poplar", used to be my parents-in-law's first car which cost them £25 in 1967, black version of this one!

You choose which one you like, so I can buy and send them over to you..:)

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Sunquest Tanning Beds

A healthy tan can make you look and feel great and enjoy all the benefits of UVB rays, just like the Sunquest Tanning Beds, that help to produce essential Vitamin D.

Home Tanning Bed is nothing quite like the experience of achieving that beautiful bronze look in the relaxing comfort of having your own.
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Sisterhood Award

I was tagged by my wonderful sister Dhemz, it is an honor to have been awarded to this very meaningful tag! It shows and delivers the meaning of friendship and sisterhood we have all made in blogosphere. I am so grateful to have known you here dangz.

Here are the rules:
1. Put the logo on your blog or post.
2. Nominate at least 10 blogs which show great Attitude and/or Gratitude!
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.

Now I would like to show my sisterhood's affection to all my sisters, dangz, friends, whom they have made a wonderful space of my heart, I do treasure you guys to be my ghost friends :).

Like dangz Dhemz, I am breaking the rules again, as I have more than 10 sisters who truly deserve this award: back to dangz Dhemz, dangz Umma, Lynn, Amy, Niko, Faye, Kittykat, Rechie, Richelle, te Ces, Rose, Elizabeth, Hazel, Maria, Weng, Cookie, Belle, Cacai, Lizzy, tita Beng, Nanay Belen, Lovely, Irel, Mommy J, Grace, Ruby, GhieGanda, Mommy Joy, Mommy Gen, Mommy Liz, te Lanie, te Mira, Maria, Lauren, Mommy Elvz, Ria, Shawie, Benchiegrace, and more.

Go go go sisters, grab this and see you here....
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Thursday, March 12, 2009

The Truth About Holodomor

It is quite sad really how people dies due to famine or poverty, while some others complain a lot of having not enough. I was wandering and reading some articles and my curiosity for other depressive and oppressive conditions spiked me as I happened to chance upon an article about a great famine that I never heard of before.

It was the Golomodor, also known as holodomor in the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic during the pre-war years from 1932-1933. Millions of people died of starvation during these times caused by famine when Soviet policies forced into collective farms under the Stalin dictatorship. There was so much debate arising from this great catastrophe whether or not this was an act of genocide or simply was a result of the economic problems brought about the changes of Soviet industrialization.

The name is derived from two Ukrainian words mor (plague) and holod (hunger) and literally means “plague of hunger” (Making Sense of Suffering by Johan Dietsch. This was a famine engineered by the Soviet Union as part of a series of actions, including mass executions, designed to destroy the Ukrainian nation. Census data reveal a shortfall of 11,000, 000 in the Ukrainian population by 1937. Before and during 1937 large numbers of Ukrainians would be executed in the Great Terror which, although all the Soviet Union was affected, had a specifically Ukrainian dimension.

Perhaps the worst part about this mass murder is the success of its cover-up by the communist regime abetted by many western correspondents stationed in the Soviet Union at the time.

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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

The Sun Has Finally Came Out - Portsmouth - Day 2

It was after 3pm already when we finished viewing all the historical ships, and we were all hungry! Lucky that just right in front of the museum there was a restaurant... We all wondered what the foods gonna be like?, and in fairness, they were lovely though....

Have we fallen out this time? hehehehe... or just hungry?
Hubby's choice for the day - Traditional English Sausage and Mash (he's a typical English man but he likes my cooking though)....
This is what I had - Chicken Tikka Massala (Indian food)...
Right after, we headed straight to our second hotel which was right in the middle of the forest! It was cold, in fact, along the way was color white as it snowed that morning we were at the Historical Dockyard. Photos below its gorgeous view...

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Tripple Friendship Awards

I got tagged again by one of my pretty friends - Amy... Indeed, she is amiable as what her blog says.. Thanks my dear for always remembering me! Also, got tagged by sister Chelle.




Rules: Name 7 things/person that you love then pass this on to 7 other bloggers. I love my family.

  • *I love watching CSI series and 24 (oh my favorite)....
  • *I love PERFUMES, this is one of the things I've been spending extra money...
  • *I love TAKING PHOTOS of myself hahahaha, and anything.... I JUST LOVE CAMERA though camera doesn't like me sometimes....:)
  • *I love GARDENING and shopping for my garden.
  • *I love COOKING and experimenting new foods and various cuisine!
  • *I love INTERIOR DECORATING...
  • *I love STROLLING AROUND THE UK, seeing its country side beauties...

  • Now, these awards will be pass on to these bloggers who always take time to visit and leave me "TONS" of comments:
    1. Dangz Dhemz - who'se always been there for me since I started blogging until now.. Thanks for being such a nice friend to me dangz...
    2. Dangz Umma - who never get tired of leaving LONG COMMENTS, and a down to earth friend.
    3. Lynn - who never failed to visit me every single day! Sistah thanks for everything...
    4. Rechie - who makes me feel loved every time she calls me "Ate"....thanks little sister:)
    5. Elizabeth - who is a down to earth mommy :-)
    6. Mareng Niko - encourages me to hold on to life... and her little Yena melts my heart always...
    7. Mareng Kittykat - who never ever get tired of visiting me always, thanks mare :)
    Go go go mga sisters, grab it and pass this on to your favorites.... Well, Ams you know you're one of my favorites too :)....
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    Tuesday, March 10, 2009

    Handmade Steampunk Products

    Shop some steampunk guild items to find brass, gears and just the right look for steampunk accessories, watches, rings and lamps.
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    H.M.S Victory and Mary Rose - Portsmouth Historical Dockyard - Day 2

    We were not allowed to take photos inside the ships because they were among those very important National treasures.

    A short distance north of the landing stage for ferries to the Isle of Wight, the visitor will pass the gateway to the old docks in Portsmouth harbor. This is the site of Lord Nelson's flagship, which was built in 1765 and is almost 197ft/60m long, with five decks and 104 cannons. It was lifted from the sea in 1921 and restored. In his hour of victory at the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), barely 20 minutes after he had penetrated the French lines, Vice-Admiral Nelson was fatally wounded and died in the cockpit of his legendary ship, "HMS Victory".
    In 1805, Vice Admiral Lord Nelson on board his flagship, HMS Victory, led 27 British ships into battle off Cape Trafalgar against a much larger combined French and Spanish fleet.

    Thanks to Nelson's inspired leadership, the British won a great victory and the Battle of Trafalgar has become a defining moment in our history. But Nelson paid the ultimate price - struck by a single bullet as he paced the quarterdeck with his captain, Thomas Hardy, he survived just long enough to learn the outcome of the battle.

    Photos taken as soon as we got out from this ship, we were hungry and thirsty after having our guided tour, listening to its history....

    Dad was having Apple and Cinnamon Crepe...
    This one is funny, I like it...hahaha
    Mary Rose Ship Hall and Exhibition

    The "Mary Rose", which formed part of the fleet of Henry VIII, is a ship of great historical interest. This four-decker boat, with its 91 bronze cannons, was built in 1509-10 from best Hampshire oak and enlarged to 700 tons in 1536. In 1545, during a sea battle against the French, it sank just a mile and a quarter from its home port. The sea was so rough during this battle that water entered the upper deck of the vessel through the cannon covers and within a short space of time the "Mary Rose" sank to the bottom of the Solent. In 1836 the first divers went down to look for the frigate, and from 1965 onwards the explorations were intensified. Finally, on October 11th 1982, the Tudor ship was lifted from the sea-bottom.

    The hull of the Mary Rose, which is currently undergoing an active conservation process to preserve her for all time, can be viewed by the visiting public in the ship hall, which is a short walk from the Museum.
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    H.M.S Warrior - Portsmouth Historical Dockyard - Day 2

    This is where the world's famous historic ships at the home of the Royal Navy. This is a great place to experience 800 years of naval history surrounded by working docks and historic buildings.

    We spent the whole day here (our 2nd day), though it was raining and freezing cold!


    In June 1987, after eight years of restoration work in Hartlepool, "HMSWarrior" finally returned to Portsmouth. Launched in 1860, this 418ft/127m long ship (9,700 tons) ranked in its time as one of the biggest and best equipped warships of its type. It had never actually seen active service when it was taken out of commission after 23 years.The only surviving member of Queen Victoria's Black Battle Fleet, Warrior was used for 50 years as an oil jetty at Milford Haven before being restored to her former glory.

    Selection of revolvers were used by officers during those times....Officers and captain's dining table....
    Notice how huge the cannons are to fight against enemy ships (one in every window) - the cannon balls weighed between 10-15 kgs!!
    Ship's galley where the foods were being cooked and distributed...

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    Welcome To Portsmouth, Hampshire - Day 1

    We arrived at about 2pm, and we headed straight to the sea front restaurant to have had our late lunch, and have taken some photographs too.... This has been called as the WATERFRONT CITY where all its attractions are found along the waterfront where fortified defenses and the historic naval dockyard provide a wealth of places to visit to find out how the invasions through the centuries were defended.

    The town was also the birthplace for one of the world's most influential authors, Charles Dickens whose family worked for the Navy. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the celebrated Sherlock Holmes, also made his home here and you can find out more about their lives in the city's museums. Portsmouth is also the centre for the Royal Navy and a working port with a huge choice of ferry crossings to the Isle of Wight, the Channel Islands, France and Spain.

    It was sunny, but still freezing cold...(Mum Trish ~ my mother in law)

    Like father like son!!
    I was showing off my baby bump....
    AT SPINNAKER TOWER - a 170 metre tall overlooking historical Portsmouth harbour and the Solent. It gives panoramic views of Portsmouth and the Hampshire Coast.

    The tower as background...
    View while we were on top of the tower! GORGEOUS VIEWS....
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    Ms. Friendship Award

    This tag has already been on for weeks now, but didn't manage to post this sooner until I got tagged by so many. To mention they were Niko, te Ces, Amy, Maria (I apologize of not seeing some who probably have tagged me the same)... Thanks so much for accepting me as one of friends, a word which has always been misinterpreted my so many people, unless you know exactly the meaning of friendship is.

    I am so grateful to have found loads of friends through blogging, I have missed my old friends so much but nothing compares to the bonding I have with all the friends I have made here. Thanks for the friendships!!!


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    Right Now Tag

    I have been tagged again by my friend Amy of Business Matters (I found this easy so I decided to post this one first:), more tags to follow LOL....Thanks a lot my dear friend, who never ever get tired of putting my name on her tag list thought I haven't been active anymore.

    I know I have missed so much tags/awards, will try to do as much as I could my dear friends...:)


    (The answers to the questions below must be based on "at this moment.")
    1. Where is your cellphone - on top of chest of drawers
    2. Your hair - very long...
    3. Your father - in Manila Philippines (managing our house in Laguna which is under construction now)
    4. Your favorite thing - blogging and strollibng around England country sides....
    5. Your dream last night - I was dreaming of our work place in Angola....
    6. Your favorite drink - water at the moment...
    7. Your dream goal - to be a good mum of my future child!!
    8. The room you are in - living room (blogging)...
    9. Your fear - my greatest fear is to loose my parents, I can't afford to have my younger sisters to leave without them!!
    10. Where do you want to be in 6 years - in our MANGO FARM, free from hustle and bustle with our children...
    11. Muffins - Caramel muffin
    12. One of your wish list items - to win the Euro million hahahaha (all the baby stuffs when I give birth)...
    13. Where you grew up - Hingotanan Island, Bohol Philippines
    14. The last thing you did - hubby and I went out shopping plants for our garden.....
    15. What are you wearing - pajama bottom and tracksuit top, it is cold urrrggggghhhh!!
    16. Your TV - LG 32" LCD HD
    17. Your pets - my plants (no animals)....
    18. Your computer - Toshiba Laptop
    19. Your life - contented and happy with my hubby and our future child...
    20. Your mood - very relaxed while blogging and hubby beside me watching TV...
    21. Missing someone - my family in the Philippines ...
    22. Your car - Ford KA
    23. Favorite store - Tesco (where we always buy foods), see I am always hungry hahaha
    24. Your summer - probably stay here in UK
    25. Your favorite color - Burgundy and pastel colors....
    26. When was the last time you laughed - just few minutes ago when hubby asked me where our front door key was, I said inside my hand bag and was shocked when he said I'd left it in the front door.. hahahha I was shocked!! well, I am getting old maybe..:)
    27. When was the last time you cried - on our last week's trip that I was so tired and scared to have lost my baby again....
    28. Last person who emailed you - Amanda, my friend back at work in Angola...
    29. Your favorite food - Thai and Indian Currys, Filipino Adobo...
    30. A place you would rather be right now - just be at home with my hubby as always...

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    I am 11 Weeks Pregnant - Fetal Development

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    Source: Baby Centre UK
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    Monday, March 9, 2009

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    We Were Back Yesterday So Tired

    We were back yesterday afternoon, so tired that we didn't manage to come back to our place straight away! We had to stay over at my in-laws place.... The trip was good though I've had occassional tummy pains, and body pains from long walks!.. I didn't really know we were gonna be doing unending walking, otherwise, would have just stayed somewhere... My baby were complaining a lot that I couldn't do anything about it, except to have hid it myself. BUT WE ARE BOTH FINE... thought I was gonna lost her/him again, but God was with us and continue to protect us wherever we go and whatever I may be doing.

    ....but I, we did really enjoy it! That's the most important thing....took loads of photographs and will be posting them soon... will just have to do washing first, will be back as soon as I finish!

    HAVE REALLY MISSED YOU SISTERS, FRIENDS and my DHANGZ... love yah guys.... see yah again soon....
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    Best 10 Web Hosting Sites To Choose

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    Tuesday, March 3, 2009

    We'll Be Off to Portsmouth 'Til Sunday

    We are leaving in an hour time, heading to my in-laws place, stay overnight there and tomorrow we'll be driving down towards the South Coast of England - in PORTSMOUTH. Portsmouth is the UK's only island city and is located on Portsea Island. A significant naval port for centuries, Portsmouth is home to the world's oldest dry dock still in use and home to many famous ships, including Nelson's flagship HMS Victory.

    It is one of my dad-in-laws passions, to see old and huge ships! So its gonna be hubby and myself with his both parents. We'll be staying there for 5 days! So see you guys when we come back, am gonna miss you friends...

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    Happy BIRTHDAY My Dear Sis and Sis-in-law


    TODAY, is both your special day
    so it's the perfect time to say,
    you are always thought of
    in a very special way,
    your birthday is a special day,
    A time to have new hopes and dreams.

    And now I'd like to take the time to say,
    You both very special in every way,
    So, I wish all the best in life
    and that God showers His blessings upon you
    this another year in your life through....


    Today is my sister JOY's 25th birthday.....

    ...and my sister-in-law CLAIRE'S 30th birthday (hubby's only sister).....
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    Monday, March 2, 2009

    My BABY Blog Will Be Out Soon


    Yes that's right! I will be starting a proper BABY BLOG (though my baby is still on its way out to see us), then Dangz Dhemz with her kindness offered to do it for me. A million thanks Dangz, I really do like it.....

    Isn't gorgeous?
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    We Visited The 'Ancient Town of RYE'

    RYE Town is one of my favorites to visit here in England, I call this a 'relaxing town' for me. Whenever I get tired of going to busy streets, I always recommend and ask hubby to visit this town. We went there last Saturday afternoon, quite a pleasant day though, the sun was up and not too cold. Myself holding my shopping bag, as usual lol. Well never had a day out without any bags on our way home....Don't we all?


    Located in East Sussex is a corruption of an old Anglo-Saxon word meaning an island. Rye's historic core, sited on a hill overlooking a landscape of green pastures, was once almost enveloped by the sea. Its position on a narrow neck of land with the wide estuaries of the Tillingham and Rother rivers on each side was significant. It could watch over the surrounding Romney Marsh, and, as a port, it guarded the land from foreign invasion.


    After the long walk we had, we headed straight to their beach at "CAMBER SANDS" - I call it FREEZY COLD BEACH...LOL... Imagine how cold the water would be most time of year, only except summer! This place is pretty full during summers...

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    My 3 Blogs' TOP 10 EC Droppers

    Once again I would like to say thanks for the visits of the following bloggers and for dropping my EC's all the time, and lastly for the support. Appreciate your visits and love.... LINKY LOVE for you guys, hope you won't stop dropping by and drop my EC's... See you guys around...



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