End of season

End of season sale is on again and this is the best time to buy men's clothing , women's apparel, bags, shoes and even cosmetics.

I like a good bargain and this is the best time to buy it... during the end of the season,,, now that they are changing the winter clothes into Spring time.. I am loving the coming trend and fashion ,, as I always say Bring on the Heat!!!!! To much bulky clothes during Winter ,, its better during Summer ,, easy and anything comfortable..

We wanted to go outdoors and enjoy the sunshine ,, so it would be Fun for the kids.

Cant wait for Summer!!!!

Crunch time

Its Tax time again and people are getting busy organizing stuff to lodge their taxes. Have to go through all my files and paper work to start putting them together to be given to our accountant ..

I've been looking at my paper work the other day and was thinking about getting a life insurance , , have papers and brochures about term life insurance rates and still figuring out if I should get one...

Anyway, I have to look through our finances and find out if I can afford it,, Need to have a finance check up to get everything in control ..

So that means no more extra spending and stay in the budget ,, I know its hard , with 3 kids and around,, buy this , buy that ,, do this ,, do that ,, that is where the budget goes!! Poof!!!!!

But ,, I guess,, I really have to put a tight hold on expenses before it goes too far...

Tax time and crunch time as they say.....

Watched a good show

We went to watch the show WICKED the other day in Sydney, we braved the cold weather,, It was windy and chilly,, but I know its always cold in the city anyway..

The kids were all rugged up , they don't like the extreme coldness,, especially my boy, who is prone to eczema,, sometimes they just flare up , I tried everything and even looked up at eczema.com for remedy .

Anyway,, back to the show,, WICKED is a spectacular show!!!

The shows being going on for a year now and was glad that we decided to watch it ..

It's a school holiday here and we just thought that it would be great to take the kids out and watch a show ,, not knowing how good the show is., Heard about it and now I know how good it was..

The Sydney show will finished on September and will be staged in Brisbane by January 2011, and the buzz its creating there is overwhelming ...

So,, good thing we did not miss this show!!!

Invited

My old classmate from HS who just arrived here in Oz is getting married soon to her fiancee that is based in Qld, I was chatting with her the other day with her and she was excited to tell me that she will get married on July 30th ,, but it would be just a simple wedding only close family and friends are going to attend the said occasion, it would be a civil wedding ,, no fancy stuff and no big worries,, no need for personalized gifts for bridesmaids , big cake,, big reception and all the razzle dazzle ,, all she wanted is to marry the man of her dreams and have a good life with him...

I was invited , but it would be a pity because I cannot make it on that day , so I told her that I will just in keep in touch with here and if I have time to go interstate I will contact her ,,I just want her to be happy and wishing all the best..

Want to go on a holiday

Haaa,,, its getting cold!!!! Here in Oz its the best time to cuddle up and go on a warm bed....

Things that remind me of winter in Australia is going to Canberra,, I don't know why ???

It is colder there and visiting Canberra during winter is FUN... The crisp air that blows to your face ,, the places to visit .. I love going there .. mu kids love to go to the Questacon and explore the place,, my hubby love to go to the National Mint and get those gold coins collectibles,, for me I like to go to museum .. There are heaps of place to dine in ,, cafe and luxury restaurant ,, even just to walk around the area,, but don't forget to visit the Parliament house....

Ahh,,, I just want to pack our bags and go to Canberra.....!!! Hmmm ,, maybe I should wait for Spring for the festival????

Big Girl now

Next month is my eldest daughter's 16th birthday,,, geezzz,,, time is so fast ,,, she is growing quick and as year 11 in High school with too much activities both school and non school activities make her life more hectic...

I can still recall when I was pregnant with her ,, it wasn't an easy pregnancy ,, although I kept myself healthy ,, eating the right foods,, taking prenatal vitamins , avoiding alcohol and things that are bad for pregnant women and prenatal check ups... but the worse part was the morning sickness that hit me.. constant head ache and just feeling all worn out,, but I surpass it and now I can only look back at all the memories...

Now the big princess is turning 16 and asking for so much stuff,, I still have head aches!!!!! hahaha.... Motherhood is really hard,, you have to look after them for the longest time ,,,,

Well,, I love my kids and although its hard I cannot trade it for anything else....

Building our home

As to those who follow my blog ,, some of you already know that we are in the process of building our house. Its been such a longtime to start everything and with the weather is uncooperative ,, the site was such a mess,, muddy and wet,, so the constructing was held for almost 3 weeks,, now that they resumed the work ,, they are now doing the bricks ,, it is expected to take 3 weeks to brick the whole foundation,, soon the frame,, roofing and so on ...

Everything is modern now,, Gone are the days of the old asbestos way!!! eww,, who would want an asbestos environment ,, it was a big thing here in OZ when people who suffered from Asbestos cancer sued the James and Hardie group and some cases are still going ..

Anyway,,, my hubby and I are getting excited with the progress of our building although it is a bit slow ,, we are slowly seeing some improvements ,,,, ayy the joy of building!!!!!! there a lots of headache but the excitement is overwhelming.....

News...

Excerpt from Yahoo 7
When rumour circulated that Megan Fox had been sacked from the Transformers franchise that had made her a pin-up star, the actress, 24, was quick to reply. Her reps speedily issued a statement saying, "It was her decision not to return."

But according to TheWrap.com, when Fox arrived on the set of Transformers 3, her "unhealthy" appearance caused director Michael Bay to give the actress an ultimatum to pack on the pounds. When she returned, still slim, tension between them caused her to walk out.

"Mike doesn't like skinny actresses," Fox said last June. "So I'm always the fattest I've ever been when making a Transformers movie."

New photos of Fox frolicking with boyfriend Brian Austin Green on a Maui beach show the actress has a dramatically slimmer figure.

"She was contracted to do a third movie, so if they really wanted her back, they could have forced her," an insider tells WHO. "Basically she decided to leave and they let her go."

Perhaps there are other issues preventing her from putting on weight. The actress, who has stated she suffers from obsessive compulsive disorder, also claimed in Allure magazine, "I'll starve to death before I'll cook for myself."

"I think I could survive a week without eating," she said.

And she has other health problems that affect her food intake. "I found out I'm anemic," the actress has said. "I have to eat twice as much protein. That's really my only diet restriction."

As for the exercise routine that gives Fox her enviable shape: "I do pilates and acro-yoga, which is a combination of acrobatics and yoga. It's hard!' she says.

To see the photos of Megan in a bikini in Maui, see the week's WHO Magazine, on sale Friday, June 4

I like Megan Fox, I love her face ,, her curvaceous body and to see her skinny like this makes her look sickly,, wouldnt have a clue if she is just starving herself or taking safe diet pill ... Knowing that she will not be in Transformers 3 is a disappointing news,, my boy who loves to watch the movie would miss Mikaela Banes ....

Groovin

Loaded with red-hot dance steps, pulsating Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow routines, this invigorating dance-fitness "party" will have you movin', groovin' and shakin' the weight off to the sexy, exotic rhythms of salsa, cumbia, samba, merengue and more!

Work your body from head to toe with the Zumba® fitness program's exhilarating workouts. You'll learn all the basics and hit your favourite targets, like your core, thighs and abs. You also get maraca-like Toning Sticks to add some muscle to your body sculpting routines. Now's the time!

Get ready to "Join the Party"
and see a whole new side of yourself!

Yesterday, I started my 1st session with Zumba fitness program,, the dance school where my girl go to ,, started the Zumba program ...

Finally, I dragged my bum to the centre so I can join in and have a bit of exercises ,,, I feel that I needed to do something to loose this unwanted pounds ,, it means I don't have to buy diet pills to loose weight ....

It was such a fun Session and I just loved it,, I was sweating and grooving to the beat,, 1 hour session and my whole body was energised.... Cant wait for another session next week!!!!

Feel the Itch!!!!

Arggggg!!! Itchy and feeling sore !!!! This is the worst itch Ive ever had!!!!

Warning :: This is what will happen if you have an allergic reaction to a certain product ...

So be wary when testing out anti wrinkle creams eye wrinkle creams or lotion..

As I previouly blogged before I tried a product called ROC and I had a nasty allergic reaction to it and I just hated it ..

My hubby and I were joking that I look like the Lizard from the TV sequel V wwahhhhh!!!

I wen to see the doctor today and was prescribed a cream for it and Zrytec tablet to take in,, hopefully it will clear up soon....

I dont have wrinkles but I have a scaly itchy skin!!!!!!!!!

Love the show

I just love this show !!! MasterChef Australia ! 14 contestants are still standing tall and aspiring to be the next Masterchef Australia !!!!

One of my favourite contestant is Marion and I feel that she will win the sought after title ..

She seems o be focused and very creative with her dishes ,, and after winning the celebrity cook off and getting the immunity pin ,, I reckon she will go far in the competition.....

Tonight was the Materchef class and I was salivating as I watch how George and Gary cooked.. The food that they are making looks appetising and for sure they are really delicious ,, I wanted to try some of the recipes and I will check the website for the recipes. So it means no more weight loss challenge for me..... Its going to be winter and I need my unwanted body fats for insulation... hahahah..

Check out the MasterChef site for more.....

Allergy

In my effort to find a best eye cream and wrinkle cream I tried a sample pack of cream that came from a showbag that I bought from the Royal Easter show..

It was a brand called ROC and OMG I ruined my face!!!!

I've got irritation and redness around the area,, the worst area is my neck which has small hives and really really itchy and swollen.....

Arggg,, I should have known better ,, that whenever I try different products I should make sure that it is allergy free stuff,, because I am prone to allergy ..

I tried to conceal it with foundation and concealer but they are still visible ,, so I might try having a make up free day .... just making sure I wont have visible marks when it heals....

I've only used the product 3 times and straight away I reacted to it...

So I tossed it in the bin while cursing this product!!!!! I hate you ROC!!!!!!!

News...

FACEBOOK is so "in" nowadays , there are lots of good things about this social site but there are also bad things....

Saw this news on Yahoo7 and wanted to share to everyone...

Just be aware and careful.....




Police are scouring bushland following the disappearance of a young Sydney woman who arranged to meet two men she befriended on Facebook.

Nona Belomesoff, 18, has not been seen since she left her family's home in Cecil Hills, western Sydney, on Wednesday.

She had arranged to meet the two men at about 10am (AEST) at Leumeah railway station and planned to return home on Thursday morning after a night camping.

Ms Belomesoff's family and friends have not heard from her since, and her mobile phone is switched off.

"She's a good girl, she doesn't go out often. She's more of a home girl," her brother Gary Belomesoff said during a public appeal for information on Friday.

"We will just hope for the best, I guess."

Police have spoken with one of the men the teenager arranged to meet through the social networking site but they say he was unable to shed any light on her disappearance.

The second man is yet to speak with investigators.

Police displayed Ms Belomesoff's photograph at train stations in Sydney's southwest on Friday.

The former Canley Vale High School student is believed to have caught a bus from her home to Liverpool Station before getting a train to Leumeah.

Searches of nearby bushland are being conducted by police, who admit they hold "serious concerns for her welfare".

"Nona is from a good family and it's very much out of character that she hasn't come back to her family home," Superintendent Gary Worboys told reporters on Friday.

"We're certainly concerned and would really look forward to (hearing from) anyone who has come in contact with Nona since Wednesday morning about 9am when she left her home."

Ms Belomesoff is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance.

She has a solid build and is 152cm tall with brown shoulder-length hair and green eyes.

When last seen she was wearing a white shirt and carrying a small bag.

Any information about Ms Belomesoff's whereabouts or disappearance should be reported to police by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

SOURCE YAHOO7

How can I???

Its COLD Today ..So there you go Australia!!! Its getting cold!!! for those people complaining about warm days on Autumn days ,, here you go a cold wind today....

Now its time to hibernate!!!!! Woooaa I guess not,,, I still haven't started going back to my exercise routine which got me going last December,, I told myself that I am going back to the gym and start losing some unwanted pounds but the laziness in me is too strong to fight!!!!!

I don't wanna go on a fad diet or take weight loss drinks or pills,, I want to do it naturally ,eating balanced diet and exercise ,, but how can I???? ,, the motivation is truly missing!!!!!

I must I must ,, I always say,,,, this cold weather doesn't help!!

I need some comfort ,, comfort food in a cool winters night!!! Full of calories!!!!

Gezzzz,,, I need to go too much whinging!!!!!!

My boy's skin

It is now cold here in Australia ,, and as the days get colder ,, kids are suffering from stuffy nose and itchy skin.....

My boy suffered from Eczema since he was small and it was frustrating to see him scratch his sensitive skin till he bleed... Those where the old days and Thank goodness I don't want him to suffer again... Although ,, he still have a dry skin,, but not like when he was young with red , blistering skin...

The term Eczema, also called Atopic Dermatitis, includes all kinds of red, blistering, scaly, and itching skin conditions. It appears as an itchy rash of inflamed skin. Eczema can be treated externally with medicated creams or ointments and can be prevented somewhat by keeping the skin well hydrated and moisturized.

I tried almost everything in the market,, from Physician prescribed topical creams to giving him natural treatment of eczema ,, even tried to changed his formula milk to goats milk ,,, But once our doctor said that there are some cases that when kids grow up they will out grow it,, and now he is eczema free ,, but with dry itchy skin during Winter ,,, I can mange it and making sure that I always hydrate his skin , avoiding long baths and just eat healthy .

Do I Need to study again????

The other day I took my lil pea to a birthday party and while the kids were enjoying a swimming party I was speaking with the mums there.. They are mums who are Nurses from the local Nursing home around the area and the other Mum told me that they are in need of Nurses at the moment.. Since she knew that I was an RN back in the Philppines...

I told her that I still have to take examinations and still have to do some more courses before I can be acknowledged here... But I guess in my mind I am hesitant to do it again,, I have small kids and I guess I have to find ways to get back and study... Its been a loooooong time since I graduated from my degree,, so I would be a bit rusty now heheheh...

I am thinking on getting an online bachelor degree instead,,, A best way because can manage my own time and study on my own pace .. I was seriously looking at that option since it would be convenient for me .. But I still have to decide which degree I should take and find out the pros and cons of it ..

Wish me luck!!!!

Dry skin

Its the time of this year that I need to pay a special attention on my skin,, since it is getting cold ,, this is the time that my skin gets really dry , flaky and itchy.

I am also prone to having break outs with certain products,, a pimple here and a pimple there... arggg,, I don't know ,, but at my age I still get nasty pimples..

I have to discover which brand of Foundation that makes me break out.. I usually change my foundation everyday,, I 've got Revlon Photo Ready , Napoleon Perdis China Doll and Mac Studio Fix...

I am also prone to black heads that is why I was checking the http://www.blackheadstreatment.org on how to get rid of those nasty black heads..

Anyway,, I still do my usual morning and night routine,, just need an extra thick moisturising cream to keep me hydrated during this time... hopefully I will have a flawless skin....

A day out

Autumn's cool breeze is just starting here in OZ,,,, As the days get colder , the people are rejoicing!!! We are waiting for a cool days,,, but even when there are days that was cold,, today was splendidly a nice day,,, warm in the sun,, nice to stay at the park,, have a barbecue or just walk around..

Today ,, we went on a Sunday drive at the historic Berrima ,, it was a town filled with history and antiques shops ,, a nice small town in NSW, juts walked around the tourist shops ,, had a nice lunch and a good drive around the town ,, it was a gorgeous day to stay indoors and as a family we love to see things ...

But tonight ,, there is a chill in the air,, cool Autumn nights that make us scamper to warm beds and wear thick comfy clothes ... soon it will be winter and hoping that the we are going through this season without getting sick ,, thinking about getting supplement to boost our immunity,, so I must read about supplement reviews and find out which is the best...

Ahh,, week days again and start the week with a positive mind and enjoy the rest of the evening....

Love the show

I love watching MASTERCHEF 2010 Australia ,, every night it I have to finish my chore so I can tune on the TV and watch it... My youngest daughter who is 5 loves to watch it too and she said that she likes watching it so that when she grows big she can cook like a Master Chef,, what a clever girl....

There are loads of tips and tricks that they love to share on the show, what I like is seeing the contestant get creative with their cooking and getting inspired with all the dishes that they come out with ...

Before the master chef show started , I was watching The biggest loser and now master chef,,, what a contradiction,,, I was inspired to loose weight and follow some recipes on the Biggest Loser ,,, and now I wanted to follow the Master chef recipes ,, which are far more different from the biggest loser....

Argggg,, dilemma dilemma!!! I wanted to shed a few pounds and start exercising too ,,, I guess I don't wan t the quick fix like taking diet pills, getting scared with : diet pill side effects ,,, so I guess I have to exercise and eat healthy but with the Masterchef recipes who would wanna be healthy with all the mouth watering ,, appetizing meals that the share!!!!!!!

Surprise

What a pleasant surprise as my hubby came home the other day with a bouquet of flowers,, Tulips and pink roses ..

Every now and then he would have surprise for me....

I was cooking dinner when he came home,, we was suppose to have a visitor that night, my hubby's old friend from primary but the last minute he canceled because of unexpected commitment,, hubby just rung up around 3 pm to tell me his friend cannot come,, after all those running around the places to organise dinner.... that is why hubby came home with flowers for my effort... Good on yah Love!!!!!!

Anyway ,, last Saturday ,, we have a visitor ,, another friend of his , he came with his wife and a kid and it was good to catch up on him ,, finding out that he is again studying and this time as a lawyer,,, he is working in the morning and studying at night,,, We are happy to hear that he is trying to pursue a good career.. he would not have a hard time finding a job he can use a Legal job search....

Anyway , It was a good night and a good dinner,, and this would not be the last dinner for us....