Love at First Chat ( Coffee Break)

Coffee  break version 1.24   Thanks Jan!!!

How has the internet made wonders to your social life?

For me It was my LOVE LIFE that was hugely transformed.....

Love at First Chat... yes that is where we my hubby and I started..

It was one boring afternoon, while I was doing some research at my sisters internet cafe place it; my nephew told me to go on a chat room and try to meet new friends.. he taught me how to do it,, and by that time I logged in and just reading the conversation..

One guy started saying hello to me and we just started a conversation,,, We knew that there was an instant sparkle and a deep connection between us.. It was a pleasant meeting .. We did not exchange emails at that time,, knowing it was just a good fun meeting someone,, but the next day we met again on a different chat room,, and that's when we knew that our paths are kept on linking to each other. It was our fate to be together...

And 8 years on,, here we are happily married and still loving each other.. that is why whenever I hear stories about online dating I cant help but smile whenever there is a success story..

And now my brother in law has been asking me to hook him up with Pinay,, well he saw that Pinays are really affectionate and loving... So I led him to Friendster,, maraming Pinay kasi don e,,,, anyone interested?????

Snow Trip

I'm back!!!

We went on a Snow trip to Snowy Mountain Australia.. 

We also did some skiing at Perisher Blue Resort..

It was a FUN week...

Visit my site  WhenMomTalks for more stories and pictures.... 

Gordon Ramsay

This morning we went to see Gordon Ramsay food demo at the Good Food and Wine Show in Sydney.

 It was a 30 minute show and when he came out the we are all delighted to see him.. he was so charming,,, you can feel his presence,, no wonder he is successful because of his charisma and stage presence ,, I found him really likeable.. He was dressed up simple and work on the kitchen mastering every meal.. He is down here in Sydney for the food show and some interview and launching of food magazine and he said that  he is going to do a Kitchen Nightmare in Melbourne,, oh how exciting ,, I'll be waiting for that episode..

It was just a 30 minute appearance and when my hubby asked me if I'm happy to see him,, I quickly replied YES!!!! after the show there was a book signing where you can buy his cookbook and he would sign it,, but the line was soooooo long and we were starving ,, so we walked around the exhibit,, sampling some food. It was a good day considering that I was feeling sick .

 You can also visit my other site  When Mom Talks  for more stories and pictures.

This is Gordon Ramsay show that I took .. well,, he did use just one F word during the show , quite cautious because there are children watching it...

Make an on-line slideshow at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Apple Store in Sydney

Its the opening night of Apple Store in Sydney...

Some people are lining up just to be the first for the opening night.. Thurs, June 19, 5:00 pm
Address:
367 George St
Sydney NSW 2000
(02) 8083 9400
Come enjoy three floors of all things Apple. There's even an entire floor dedicated to personal training, technical support, and free workshops, including Pro Labs - advanced courses to help you take your creativity to the next level. 

   Well, I might pay this place a visit when I'm in the city....
  I love my MAC... 

I love apple products...

We've got Nano Ipod one for Joe and one for me,, Micah's got the Classic Ipod..

I've got Imac and Micah's got Ibook...

and I'm waiting for the release of IPHONE in July here in Australia!!!!!

My kids like apple too... they love to eat them but.... 

Getting Ready....

I'm getting all the stuff ready for our holiday on the Snow.. We are going on Sunday for a 5 day holiday to Snowy Mountain in NSW Australia.. around 5 hour drive away from our place..

We are all getting excited because it will be our first visit to the snow.. I haven't seen a snow yet...

That is why I bought some winter jackets and snow boots , goggles, beanies , scarves and thermal clothes.. I always on the look out for SALE so that I can save more.. That is why I started buying some accessories one at a time, not just in one go.. because its too costly.....

Even to hire all the skiing equipments has blown our budget. We've already gone to the ski place to be fitted , so we'll just pick up them up to the place where we're going to stay. It will be too bulky and to big to fit them all in our car.

Well,, thats the downside of it,, Its the Packing of clothes, since its going to be too bulky,, I might end up with 3 big luggages,, well,,, we don't pack light because we've got 3 children...

Anyways,,, We are just too excited,, I have to make list so that I wont forget anything....

Any suggestions or tips my readers would like to share with me?? I'll will gladly appreciate it!!!

I'm going to see Gordon Ramsay

Yippee....I've got a ticket for Gordon Ramsay cooking demo at The Sydney Good Food and Wine Show at the Sydney Convention Centre on Friday June 20.. I've been trying to purchase tickets for almost a week now.. but tonight I got lucky and was able to find a ticket through Internet booking.... They must have added some more seating to accommodate the high demand for tickets.. We are at the back already .. so it means it selling out fast...

I blogged before that I love Gordon Ramsay... and yes I like his style.. so when I told my hubby that I wanted to see him live and told him that I want to book a ticket he did not hesitate,, because I know that he likes to see him too... We are taking along my brother in law who is on holiday here from another state.. he likes watching Gordon's TV show too...

For sure it will be an entertaining show,, and I know that he will surely say his famous F WORD!!!!

Joe's Birthday

It was Joe's birthday last June 12....

He doesn't want to make a big fuss for his birthday , thats why there is no big celebration just us family.. we went out for dinner at the Golf Club with his brother Vince and after dinner went back home for his cake...

Joe was quite happy with the kids bday present.. very personalized..and the kids were so excited to give it to him...

Happy Birthday my Love,,, well 38 years,, there you go... for the whole cyberworld to know ..

I LOVE YOU and thanks for everything....

Enjoy this

Last Thursday my friends and I watch Sex and the City...

I've been looking forward to seeing this movie ,, I've seen most of the TV series and had been fascinated with the lives of Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha...

It was 4 years now since the last episode aired and that was when Carrie was in Paris with Mr Big.. Well,, I'm not a big fan of Mr Big ( Carrie's boyfriend)  is still like Aidan for her.. he wasn't in the movie though.. 

Even if you are not a fan of Sex and the City TV series,, You will still enjoy the movie..

In the TV series they were looking for LOVE ,, now ,, its how to keep the LOVE...

I recommend this one  and it was a good fun...  its MA 15 + because the movie have some intimate scenes or obscenity,, but hey... its SEX and the CITY...

Enjoy the movie,, relax and unwind.... We did,,, watched the movie after dropping the kids to school and after the movie had lunch  a bit of shopping then back home to pick the kids and did our motherly duties....  :)  we enjoyed the ladies out...

Wordless Wednesday

This is my post for Wordless Wednesday





Meet our pet Marty the Eel.. we called him Marty because he is a zebra eel and marty is the name of the Zebra from Madagasgar..
He is so fascinating ,, because he would always hide under the rocks and usually comes out at night time for a fee,, we feed him prawns every second night and you would know he is strong , because he just snap at the prawns with enough force...

He is a docile and never hurt any of the fish in the aquarium,, we even have some live shrimps in there ,, but even though he eats prawns he never even try to attack the shrimps... he is just amazing to look at,,, he would probably be  less than a meter long now...

Michael Buble Concert

We just had such a GREAT TIME  last Thursday...  My hubby and I went to the city to watch Michael Buble Concert,,, it was the most awaited concert and I kept on blogging about it we bought  the ticket 8 months ago; so we don't want to miss it,, can't help it he is such a good performer.. Love him to bits.....!!!!!  We arrived to the venue which is the Sydney Entertainment Centre around 7:00 pm so we had a quick dinner, the weather was bit cold and damp... but the show was worth it.....

The front act was Naturally 7 a group of 7 talented men from New York.. and they are also fascinating.....

When Michael appeared on stage,, It was an absolute roar...   the whole venue was sold out probably more the 10,ooo seats were sold.... so Imagine the screaming and excitement during the whole show...  He is such a total performer ,, even the men were fascinated with him,, including my hubby who cant stop singing his songs.....  and we had to shake our booty too... 

Words are not enough  to express how much we enjoyed the show... He's got the charisma and the talent.... he is also one of the best crooner in the music industry.. ..

This video was taken last June 5, 2008..  some scenes are not stable.. I was too excited and I cant help it.....    

Make video montages at www.OneTrueMedia.com

It's WINTER!!!!

Brrrrrrrr... It 's winter now here in Australia... we always whinge about how cold it is in winter... but come on winter and rain is not a good combination.... Yes its been raining here for almost 4 days now,, non stop raining.... yes yes yes,, I know we need rain to fill up the dam .. but its just cold and damp....... and kids are itching to go out and play .. feel the sun on their skin,,, well... just complaining a little bit... I dont want to sound like a pessimist... OK let me keep this up beat... Ohh winter ... hummm... thinking of comfort foods... a cuddle under a comforter with hubby or love ones.... a chance to see a snow.... oh CHRISTMAS in JULY!!!!!! yes we've got Christmas in July here in Oz... so there you go I still have good things to say about winter in Australia.....

Bom Chicka Wah Wah

This is a funny ad of Lynx Body Spray.. there are heaps more of Bom Chicka wah wah ads,, have a look

Wraaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!

Find out where did we go to see these dinosaurs.. Visit my WhenMomtalks  site read the story and see more pictures...

Let do the WIGGLE........

We had a good weekend.. We took the kids to the city to watch THE WIGGLES concert for UNICEF.

Special guests wereJimmy Barnes, Kate Ceberano, Beccy Cole, Damien Leith,
The McClymonts, Shannon Noll, Katie Noonan, Dein Perry,
Leo Sayer, Richard Wilkins, Ross Wilson, John Paul Young

The Wiggles, who were named UNICEF AUSTRALIA GOODWILL AMBASSADORS in February this year, performed ONE SHOW ONLY at the Sydney Entertainment Centre
all profits going to UNICEF.



Since being named Ambassadors, The Wiggles have embarked on a number of activities and events to assist in raising awareness and funds for some vital projects that UNICEF does. “UNICEF is the world’s leading children’s agency and tries to gives all children, regardless of race or religion, the best start in life.

It was a good fun.. The kids loved it , they sung and dance along ...

More pics on my Whenmomtalks site.. check it out....

Indiana Jones

Last Friday,, hubby and I went to watch Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull..

We usually go out for a lunch on Friday afternoons or just go out , but last Friday we decided to watch a movie,, The movie is quite entertaining ,, it doesn't matter if you have forgotten the Indiana Jones Trilogy, it was 19 years ago....you can still enjoy this 4th one..

Although there are some negative reviews about the movie,,, I don't want to elaborate on that ,, It wasn't that bad afterall,, it was entertaining,,, the scenes and the stunts were unbelievable or unrealistic,,, but hey,,, It 's Indiana Jones!!! what can you expect...

Just watch the movie and see for yourself ,, relax and unwind!!!!!

Kissable Lips

Kissable Lips?

I snagged this tag from Virgie . 

The tag stated that I need to post a picture of me with Kissable Lips.
So I went through my files and found these pics.. The first pic is overly done.. Anyway its just for FUN and this was taken from Ibook (Photo booth) Comic book, Thermal and Color pencil effect..

Anyway.. just sharing ..
Rules
1. Post a picture of yourself wearing your favorite colored lipstick.
2. Tag two bloggers.
3. And don’t forget to link the blogger who tagged you!

I'm tagging my sis JenL and  Amor

I joined Bloggerwave

Yes,, I just joined Bloggerwave. Most of my blogging friends joined this site already and they have good things to say about this site ,, so they encourage me to join in also..
Having a blog and spreading some news, stories and information is one of the exciting thing I've done,, I can express my own point of view; to meet new friends and gain some tips and tricks from the blogging community .

One of the advantage of having a blog is to be able to earn and being a part of bloggerwave they give you an opportunity for more jobs... Visit this site and join in....

An Award

Awarded by blogging buddy April. Thank you very much.


Now there are some rules, I need to pick five other blogs to get this award..

For those of you receiving the Award, here are the rules:

1) You have to pick 5 blogs that you consider deserve this award for their creativity, design, interesting material, and also for contributing to the blogging community, no matter what language.

2) Each award has to have the name of the author and also a link to his or her blog to be visited by everyone.

3) Each award winner has to show the award and put the name and link to the blog that has given her or him the award itself.

4) Award-winner and the one who has given the prize have to show the link of “Arte y Pico” blog, so everyone will know the origin of this award.

http://arteypico.blogspot.com/

Make sure you visit the link above.

I would like to present this award  JennyL my sis, Christine, Shiela, Venus, Yums ,

Eat your Veggies......!!!!!!!

Don't wish your kids would eat vegetables without a fuss.....

My kids do.... want to find out how????  Visit my other site  WhenMomTalks for the recipe.... 

You will also love it,, 

A DORA ble BIANCA

This is for my Wordless Wednesday entry

What an Adorable child!! This is Bianca and her Dora doll which is as big as her.. Dora was her Christmas present, and she was so surprised when she opened the big box... She always wanted to have this doll because when my hubby took her to the shops ; she saw this and told my hubby "Dad, I like this doll". So there it was a big box under our christmas tree.. with her eyes glimmering and waiting for it..

Her doll stays in her room and she always brush her hair ; Dora can even sing a song and say some few words. Bianca and Dora are best friends forever!!!

Hunter Valley Garden

Poppies......



Sharing with you the pics of the flowers from Hunter Valley garden,, taken 8 months ago .

Its a nice place to visit,, there is a showcase of every nation . and my daughter Micah was so excited when she saw the Philippine flag and entry.

I've got a new look!!!!

Yes my Blogs' got a new look... Do you like it...??

My sister JenL made this header for me .. Thanks sis....

It looks clean and easy to read... and that is what I want so that the readers wont have a hard time navigating their way here...

Since my blog is turning 3 months.. Yippee I know it will open more doors of opportunities for me.. So keep on visiting my site and see what's the latest.. 

Thanks you friends and blog hoppers ,,  I owe it to all of you because if no one reads my blog then there will be no more inspiration for me to write...

Please check my other Blog WhenMomTalks  it has new fresh look too....

Come smell the flowers

Hubby Joe  gave me this beautiful bouquet of flowers.. 

Not for Mothers Day but for something else.. 

check the whole story on my  other blog whenmomtalks, be quiet  and find out why....

Thank You Joe.. Love you sooooo much...

5 Star Blog award

Sheila  from Uk gave me this award. Thank you so much...

So I'm passing this award to all my blogmates from Australia..

Jigi, Yums, Leng, Christine and HappyMum..

Good Day mate!!!! please take this award ....

The blog award is for you guys who love to blog hop.

Keep yourself warm during this autumn days... 

Cool in Bondi

Just sharing with you information and our pictures taken at Bondi Beach,, we have to take my sis JenL to this beach to see the famous Bondi Beach and enjoy the sceneries..

Bondi Beach, Australia’s most famous beach, is located in the suburb of Bondi, in the Municipality of Waverley, seven kilometres from the centre of Sydney. Bondi is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning the sound of breaking waves. There are Aboriginal Rock carvings on the northern end of the beach at Ben Buckler and south of Bondi Beach near McKenzies Beach on the coastal walk.

Bondi Beach is approximately one kilometre long. The width of Bondi Beach averages 50m at the north end, widening out to 100m at the south end. It is the widest beach in the Sydney region.
The average water temperature at Bondi Beach in summer is 21 degrees. The average water temperature in September/October is 16 degrees.
A shark net is laid about 150m off the beach, set in 8m of water. (There has been no shark fatality since 1937).
At the southern end of the beach is the Bondi Baths, which are over 100 years old and have been used by the famous Bondi Icebergs for many years. At the northern end of the beach there is the Children’s Wading Pool and the Wally Weekes Pool.
Swimming areas are designated by red and yellow flags, which are moved according to surf conditions. The northern end and the centre of the beach is usually the safest for swimming. The south end of the beach is available for board riders who are not permitted to go into the areas set aside for swimmers.

Our weekend away

We had a relaxing long weekend.. We stayed at Dorralong Valley Resort around 1.5 hours away from us.. The scene is breathtaking and relaxing.. A lot of space for the kids to run around..

The kids enjoyed the long walk, bike riding,, horseback riding, golf and canoeing. 

It was bit cold during that time because it was raining for a week... but Friday till Sunday we had a perfect weather,,, although it was still a bit muddy ,, kids enjoyed stumping on the puddle..

We might come back here during winter time where we can have a fireplace... that would be nice chilly and misty......

I Like watching Gordon Ramsay

Yes,, I like his Gordon Ramsay's show.. he is brutally honest and entertaining as well... He's got the charisma,, you may either like him or loathe him.. but no matter what he is still the winner,, people still watch his show and if you don't like him turn he TV off..

He was interviewed on 60 minutes Australia and was asked about his swearing and his commnets about using the F word  80 times  was...

GORDON RAMSAY: Yeah, well I mean first of all my apologies to any parents, but trust me - in life it doesn't really pay to wrap them up in cotton wool. Um, I don't swear to offend children. I'm a father and I have children of my own. I'm surrounded by children constantly. Put them to bed, be sensible. And if you're not happy with it switch the (Bleep) television over you d..k!

Ha haha,, he's a funny man.. and I like him...  he's got the most viewed show here in Oz,, and he is the Talk of the town... 

I just find him passionate and dedicated to his  work . 

For those who doen'st know Gordon Ramsay 

He  is a British celebrity chef, television personality and entrepreneur. He has been awarded a total of twelve Michelin stars,[1] and as of April 2008 is one of only three chefs in the UK whose restaurant is rated at three Michelin stars. He is famous in the UK for presenting TV programmes about competitive cookery and food such as Hell's Kitchen and The F-Word. He is best known in the United States as the host of FOX's Hell's Kitchen, which premiered in May 2005, and of Kitchen Nightmares, which premiered in September 2007, based on his successful British show Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares.

CELEBRITY chef Gordon Ramsay used the "F" word more than 80 times in less than an hour during his prime-time program on Tuesday night.

Ramsay dropped the F-bomb, and various derivatives, more than 80 times in Channel 9's Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares at 8.30pm on Tuesday.

There were more than 100 expletives in the 45 minutes of TV.

And the issue of bad language is not limited to the commercial networks.

Have you seen his shows and what can you say about it?

I'll be away for awhile

We'll be away for a long weekend today.. It' s public holiday tomorrow,,, 25th April its ANZAC DAY
Anzac Day is commemorated by Australia and New Zealand on 25 April every year to remember members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who landed at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I. Anzac Day is also a public holiday in the Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and Tonga.

 

We love to go away for a weekend and spend time with the kids.. I hope we will have a good weather,, it doesn't matter,, what is important is we are together,,,,..  

I'll post some more pics when I come back,, have a good weekend ,,...

Wordless Wednesday

More of Me.....

I've got this tag from my sis   JenL

RULES:

1. Add your blog/s to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs. It’s okey if you only post this questions in one blog as long as you answer them.
2. Get back to YEN and she’ll add your blogs to the master’s list here! Yup, another linking thingy but this one has 15 questions and you get to enjoy answering them too!
3. Tag as many friends online you know. But you don’t need to be tag in order to join.

  

QUESTIONS:

1. When you buy a greetings card, are the words or the picture more important to you?
    I look at the front first and then check the greetings... so both
2. What’s your favorite kind of cake?
     I love Tiramisu  ( Italian Sponge Cake)
3. Do you ever make gifts for people, if so what, or do you buy them?
     I just buy them ,, cant be bothered to make one
4. What’s your favorite holiday?
    Christmas
5. Are you going on holiday this year? If so, where?
    We are going to the snow on June 22    YIPEEEE!!!!
6. What was the best party you’ve ever been to?
    Hummm,, havent been partying ,,  Just kids party but I wont say its the best party...
7. If you are married, describe your wedding. If not, what would your ideal wedding be like?
    I love my wedding,, it was done in the Philippines.. its Special because I married 

    my soul mate..
8. What’s the most romantic thing that’s ever happened to you?
    My hubby is forever romantic..... he always surprise me... too much too divulge
9. What’s your favorite girl’s name?
     My daughters name Bianca  meaning white in Italian... I also like the name Bella...
10. What’s your favorite boy’s name?
     My son's name Braiden an English name meaning Broad valley... love it its not a common name as it spelled
11. Which celebrity would you like a dream date with?
     I like Matt Damon,, but only as his character as Jason Bourne
12. Which female celebrity do you find beautiful?

    I like the face of Keira Knightley

13. Which male celebrity do you think is attractive?

       Orlando Bloom
14. What is your best character trait?
      I'm always ready to help...
15. What is your worst habit?
      My hubby say I can be annoying sometimes.. he he he

Its your turn....

I'm tagging  Gerthy, HappyMum, Jacqui  WhenMomtalks and Jaja