Rant and Rave!

A New Template

2009-11-26T11:57:00.000+08:00

I've had the three column dots dark template for quite some time, and when I came across Deluxe Templates and this particular template named City Sleeps, I just had to have it in one of my blogs.

Because I've inserted a lot of HTML codes before the tag, I had to tediously copy every single one of them. I also had to copy widgets of mine on a notepad so that I wouldn't lose any of the widgets I have come to get used to and love.

I've also admittedly been slacking off on blogging, especially since I have a lot of online work on my hands right now, but these new templates I've installed make me want to blog all day! If you notice though, there are spaces between the posts, enough to fit another post in it. I left a comment on Deluxe Templates about this, and I hope they respond. I hate seeing that empty space as the OC in me is dying to fix it but I don't know how.

Goodbye Johnny Delgado

2009-11-25T13:35:00.003+08:00

I did not know the Philippine actor Johnny Delgado had passed away last November 19 due to cancer. He has always been one of my favorite actors in the Philippine industry, particularly because he had class in acting and was really good in his craft.

It is sad when someone passes away, even if you did not personally know the said person.

I Love Queen Torrent!

2009-11-22T16:52:00.002+08:00

I am quite new when it comes to downloading torrents, all thanks to this laptop that I'm using. It came with a torrent downloader application, and I had to spend some time figuring things out. One of the things I needed to figure out was finding a website I could download tv torrents and other torrent files as well.

It was then when I came across Queen Torrent. I just love how the site is so easy to use, it's practically foolproof! I also appreciate how the seeds are already listed along with the torrent file, so that you don't have to search for which torrents have the most seeds. I really like this site, and I'm actually busy downloading several files at the moment, and I still have a lot on queue!

Congratulations Manny!

2009-11-17T17:39:00.002+08:00

Congratulations Manny Pacquiao for defeating Manuel Cotto!
You rock!

Happy 6th Wedding Anniversary

2009-11-10T04:24:00.000+08:00

Happy 6th wedding anniversary to me and my husband Henry. It's been 6 years of married life plus 4 years of being together as boyfriend and girlfriend. Our love for each other has given us 2 beautiful daughters and a life I couldn't ask for anything anymore. Looking forward to spending many more years of my life with you.

You Gotta See This!

2009-11-07T16:42:00.005+08:00

I recently came across the iLASIK Video Contest launched by AMO or Abbott Medical Optics Inc., a recognized global leader in laser vision correction. The contest encourages people to submit videos that display how improved and better eyesight have made an impact on their lives. To date, users have already submitted original MTVs, boxing and swimming videos, and other videos which display how better vision is making an impact on their daily lives.

What's even better is that people can actually win $5,000 as grand prize. There are also other prizes available, like an HDTV and an HD camcorder valued at over hundreds of dollars. All you need to do is to submit a video which can fall under the following categories:

"My contacts are getting in the way of my good time."
"My favorite sport or activity would be so much cooler with better vision."
"You should see life after the iLasik Procedure."

After you've submitted a video, you can ask your friends to vote for your video for a chance to win the prizes mentioned above. Your friend's votes actually play a major part in determining who wins the cool prizes mentioned above.

So put your thinking caps on and be creative! Get your video recorder and come up with a video that shows how much your life would be better and more fun if you had better vision.

FTFW - WTF???

2009-11-06T22:16:00.002+08:00

I was browsing through profiles of friends of mine and I noticed on a friend's profile, on the field where it says the job description: FTFW, and I was like, WTF?!?

I found out that FTFW actually means Full Time Freelance Writer, and I couldn't help but laugh. That was exactly what I was into at the moment, and I didn't think of officially calling it such.

I guess since my mom in law's left for Hawaii and I'm watching the kids, I will be in this field for the long haul, unless fate changes things and we decide to put up a business.

The InStyler

2009-11-03T11:26:00.003+08:00

I was watching Home Shopping TV when I came across The InStyler. It's like a rotating hot iron that also acts as a curler at the same time. Results are actually different depending on how you use it. I'm curious to find out if the product is actually effective and of course, if it actually works. The InStyler sells for Php 5995, and I'm not about to spend that much for something that I am not 100% sure actually works.

If you own or have used The InStyler, please tell me how it worked for you so I can snap out of my drooling phase, lol!

Happy 6th Birthday Keisha!

2009-10-29T09:54:00.000+08:00

Happy 6th Birthday Keisha! We love you.

Blog Advertising Store

2009-10-21T22:35:00.002+08:00

As part of my paid to blog efforts, I am blogging with Blog Advertising Store. The site used to be called Paying Post, and I am unsure of the reason behind the change of name.

I have been browsing the site and find the blog posts very informative. My favorite post by far is the post entitled Quick Start Guide - Blogging for Money. It is really a must-read for anyone who wants to venture into the world of making money online through blogging.

The payout for other paid to post sites is like a week after your blog post gets approved, others pay after 30 days, but for Blog Advertising Store, they pay once your balance reaches $100. It is quite a feat, but they are doing this so that other bloggers who take advantage of the system are kept to a minimum. By taking advantage I mean those bloggers who delete the post after they receive payment, or those who use no-follow links after they get their payment.

I have not reached the minimum payout amount yet, but I am hoping that I do so soon. Like with other paid to post sites, I have read some negative reviews about Blog Advertising Store when it comes to payouts. I guess I will have to take my chances like any other blogger out there.

Algadon - A Free Online RPG

2009-10-21T22:01:00.002+08:00

If you are in search of a free online RPG that you can play, why not check out Algadon? It is a free online RPG where your character can perform and complete quests, do battle with monsters, fight with other players, and so much more.

In Algadon, you can buy different weapons, armor, spells, and feed your character with food to help you during leveling. As you progress in the game as with other MMORPGs, more quests, weapons, and armors become available. This pretty much means that as your character increases in level, stronger weapons and armors become available at your disposal.

Check out Algadon and start enjoying the medieval fantasy online role playing game today!

News and YouTube

2009-10-20T21:13:00.001+08:00

I am having a hard time digesting the news I watched on YouTube.

I was searching for an old friend of mine on social networking sites to no avail, so I decided to Google him instead. To be honest, this search was bought about by a dream I had a few weeks ago. He wasn't really the main character in my dream, but he just sort of appeared and I recall seeing him take off a black shirt. I saw the tattoos he had, and that was it.

I just recalled his last name today, so I searched in FaceBook and Friendster, but there were no results. I guess having two C-Sections really got the best of me. Google gave me a result on YouTube, so I watched the video even though the title said farewell.

I could hardly believe my eyes as I saw the pictures. It was really the person I was looking for. I had to pause and look at the pictures twice and thrice since I really couldn't believe it. The guy who made the slideshow of pictures said he passed away due to a motorcycle accident.

I still find everything surreal at the moment.

AION - A Review

2009-10-18T03:18:00.002+08:00

I recently got the chance to get my hands on aion, a very new MMO out there. As I have played a lot of MMORPGs before, I was really looking forward to playing something new, and it happened to be the said game.

For starters, what I can say is a big whoa! Talk about detail! A look at the backgrounds, the scenery, the character detail, everything is amazing. Also, because of this, expect that not every computer (especially older ones) will be able to support this game.

Another aspect of the game that I like is that your character can fly. Of course, they can't fly all the time as there is a limit to the time you can spend on air, but it's a pretty nice thing to do, especially with all the scenery you can see in Aion.

Another thing I like about this game is the fact that your character can hold what is called stigma stones and use the skills of another class. In other online games, you can only use the skills that your character has but here, you don't have to be limited to the skills your character has. This is great because should PVP come along, your opponent will definitely be in for a surprise as soon as you whip up your other skills that they don't know about.

I also got the chance to visit the aion forum and it is another whoa! for me. The site is obviously very well maintained and the design is very detailed. It's obvious that the developers of this game have spent a lot of time not only in the game itself, but also in the forum where players usually hang out when they're not in the game itself.

Paying Post is now Blog Advertising Store

2009-10-18T03:11:00.002+08:00

Over the past few days as I have been really busy with the kids, chores, and other online work, it is really just now that I have some time to really sit down and do some catching up on my blogs. As I visited the bookmarked links to my paid to post sites, I was surprised to see that Paying Post has now changed its name to Blog Advertising Store.

Everything on the site is pretty much the same - the web layout, my log in info did not change, and almost everything on the site stayed the same, except for the name. I am not sure as to what caused the change, but I am sure that it is all for the better and in time, bloggers like me will get used to the change, if they haven't done so already.

Great Articles on Web Articles

2009-10-18T02:53:00.002+08:00

As I love to write, I also certainly love to read. Obviously, blogging is one of my hobbies and since this is something I love to do and at the same time make money out of, I want to learn as much as I can about it.

I came across an article that discusses what a blog is, and I am really glad I did. After reading the article, I am much more motivated about blogging and I am not regretting every minute or even hour I spend in front of the PC. This article made me realize how powerful blogging is and what an impact it has to the entire online community. Since almost everybody nowadays has access to the internet, whether it be from computers, laptops, PDAs or smartphones, blogging influences them in one way or the other. And I am glad to be part of this power that is widespread across the globe and in the entire online community.

I truly hope that all businesses will see the importance of having their own website up and having bloggers promote their products and services. Not because I will benefit as a paid blogger (lol!) but because their business will surely benefit from the word that influential bloggers can spread to their readers.

Now, I am off to reading another great article on what to do in the garden on November. Cheers!

Buy Gold Through Monex Deposit Company

2009-10-18T02:40:00.002+08:00

If you are in search of a good investment opportunity, why not buy gold instead? With gold, you are assured that your investment will not go to waste as its value does not depreciate over time. Plus, if you buy your gold from the MDC or the Monex Deposit Company, you can arrange for your purchase as well as storage in America's leader in precious metals investment.

If you decide on investing in precious metals, it is good to know that silver can be bought in either coin or ingot form. Gold is also available in coin or ingot form. The purchase of gold has always been seen as a wise way to preserve one's wealth as you really don't lose the money you spent on buying it and instead, you actually gain more, especially in the years to come.

A New Puppy

2009-10-13T20:00:00.002+08:00

Today, Henry came home with an adorable Shih Tzu puppy as a present for Keisha's 6th birthday on the 29th. After days and days of searching online, we decided on this puppy as a present for her. Complete with shots and PCCI papers, Keisha named her puppy Ron Weasley from Harry Potter. I'll be uploading pictures here and on my Facebook account after we've given him a bath next week.

Goodbye

2009-10-03T22:00:00.000+08:00

Today I said goodbye to a great woman who has taken care of my kids for the last 5 years and who has raised my husband to be the great man he is. I also said my goodbye to the woman who has learned to love and accept me unconditionally despite all of my shortcomings and hangups as a daughter and as a mother to my kids.

I'll really, really miss my mother in law and I'll eagerly wait until two years is over so she can come and vacation here in the Philippines.

Online Earnings from 08/24/2009 - 09/11/2009

2009-09-12T04:18:00.003+08:00

For the last 19 days, I was able to make a total of $347.40 online, or converted to Php 16,357.85 by PayPal. PayPal has a pretty low exchange rate, they only converted my dollar earnings to a little over Php47 for every dollar, when elsewhere the exchange rate is at Php48.++

Well, I can't and I'm not complaining. Ever since I started blogging and writing online, PayPal has been transferring my online earnings safely and securely to my bank account at no hassles. I guess their lower exchange rate is just a way for them to cover their expenses.

As Busy as a Bee

2009-09-09T10:34:00.002+08:00

I have some free time on my hands right now so I decided to take apeek at how my blogs were doing. Well, they haven't left me yet, but I can't help but feel that since I have been busy with so much work at the moment I have honestly neglected my blogs. Before, I would write everyday but now I end up posting at least once a week.

I guess the sooner I sort a schedule where I can manage blogging and my online writing jobs, the sooner I can have more time on my hands. Besides, I have two writers with me so I shouldn't be stressed at all, right?

Online Car Search

2009-09-03T08:48:00.002+08:00

If you are looking for new cars, cars for lease, or used cars, this site I came across called Buy Your Car offers a lot of interesting stuff. Unlike most online car searches wherein only used cars or new cars are displayed, this site shows all of those I mentioned which allows it users maximum flexibility in choosing the car that fits their budget and lifestyle. What's more is that you not only get information about the cars, the site also offers comparative information to comprehensive insurance plans every car owner should have. On top of all these, car reviews from real people are also available so you can read on what others who've driven the car think of it before you make your purchase.

This Week's Blog Earnings

2009-08-31T03:18:00.003+08:00

If last week I made Php9,7++, this week is only Php6,+++. I guess it's because of a number of reasons.

First of all, I was out of the house a lot of times last week. I was busy with getting my mom in law's money for her plane ticket to Hawaii, busy going to the US Embassy for her interview, and busy shopping for a suitcase to pack all of her things in, not to mention grocery shopping.

But in all fairness, I think that making Php6,+++ is OK. First of all, the only investment I make is electricity. Since I am on my laptop most of the time, I rarely consume electricity. In fact, our light bill didn't even go up by Php100 when I got the laptop. Our electric bill has always been Php2,+++ and it's still the same.

I wanted to take a screenshot as I have been doing in FaceBook, but since I am not withdrawing funds until next week, I won't be able to do so.

Best of Time – Where Time Lasts Forever

2009-08-26T03:22:00.003+08:00

Since a lot of my family member's birthdays plus the holidays are coming up soon, I have been browsing several web sites already, getting gift ideas and maybe do an extra early shopping for them.

As my father has a passion for Rolex watches, I came across this site called www.bestoftime.com. The site actually sells genuine Rolex watches, but they sell it as a discounted/less price. At the same time, the site also sells pre-owned Rolex watches that are still in mint condition.

The Rolex watches that the site www.bestoftime.com has for sale have their serial numbers, and comes with brand new genuine Rolex boxes. In case you're shopping around for the perfect gift, this gift already comes with its own packaging.

Some people may doubt the authenticity of the products being sold because they are being sold at such a cheap price. The site is actually a proud member of the Better Business Bureau so you can rest assured that all of your transactions with them will be legitimate. All of the watches also come with a 3 year warranty, as well as free shipping via FedEx. In case you are interested in making a purchase, here are the website's contact information.

BEST OF TIME, WWW.BESTOFTIME.COM, AKA Alex Jewelry
3180 Presidential Drive, Suite J
Atlanta, Georgia
Phone: 888-721-1979
Best Of Time
bestoftime.com
customerservice@bestoftime.com

Have your Family Vacation in Riviera Maya!

2009-08-23T00:28:00.004+08:00

If you're thinking about planning a family vacation, do consider the white sand beaches of the Mexican Riviera Maya.

Hold on - the place is not just for swimming. When you go to the Riviera Maya, check in the Karisma Hotels where the resort offers tons of activities perfect for a family vacation. The resort serves excellent food along with an excellent level of service that makes the stay very memorable.

What's cool about the Karisma Hotels is that aside from the many things you can do while on vacation, food will not be one of your concerns. I'm not talking about simple buffets or fast food meals here - I'm talking about Gourmet Inclusive, where everything on the family vacation is included. Cooking that is at par with the standards of the best restaurants prepared in exciting ways that appeal to all of one's senses.

Karisma’s five signature resorts include: El Dorado Royale Spa Resort (adults only), El Dorado Seaside Suites (adults only), Azul Beach (family-friendly) and Azul Blue (family-friendly – opening November 2006) and Hidden Beach Resort (naturalist).

For more information, please contact Pamela Johnston at pamela@pjinc.net or Amanda Deveaux at amanda@pjinc.net or call 212-629-8445.

How to Get Jobs on oDesk

2009-08-22T23:07:00.002+08:00

I've been a member of oDesk since May 2009 and so far, I've landed quite a number of jobs already. The first job I landed was a writing job wherein I had to review an MMORPG. I found it very easy because I love playing MMORPGs myself. After a few days, oDesk sent me my payment for that article.

The second job I landed was for a client who asked me to write travel articles of 400 words in length. After this project, the client kept sending me 5 articles to write every week. Right now, we're still working together and I'm glad I earned the trust of this provider. Payments are always on time and the work load is consistent.

I also landed a position where I am a paid blogger for a wedding site. I am tasked to make a post every day and payments are also on a weekly basis. This is still an ongoing project of mine that I am very pleased with.

After that, I received two offers promising consistent work every day. Payouts were to be completed every Saturdays Manila time through PayPal. I had to decline these offers as these are against oDesk terms. If you are hired in oDesk, you also have to receive your payments through oDesk.

Recently, I landed a job that pays $4/hour. I re-write web content for people who are renovating their websites and so far, the two pages I rewrote took me an hour and a half to complete. I'm not sure if getting paid per article is better or getting paid per hour. Lol!

I also landed another job at oDesk where it pays $4/hour, and I also re-write web content. Both these hourly jobs are still active up to now and I am just waiting for new material to be sent.

A job that pays $3 for every 400 word article also came my way. I have completed only 1 article since I was only given one topic to start with. I received positive feedback with the job and I am looking forward to more.

Aside from these jobs, a paid blogging job I've had for almost 3 years is still ongoing. I write one post a week for 21 music blogs and I'm very, very happy with that job. For the last 3 years, payments were never a problem and the guy I write for is a great person to say the least.

If you guys want to try your hand out at landing jobs on oDesk, I'll be more than happy to help. One tip I can give you guys is to make your profile as complete as possible. Buyers won't be interested in hiring providers like you and me when there is barely anything on our profiles to read, right?

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