Rant and Rave!

Do You Care?

2009-07-11T04:10:00.001+08:00

The death of Michael Jackson undoubtedly made headlines all over the world. Do you care who gets his fortune? Do you care about where his remains will be laid to rest? Do you care to know what he really died of? What do you care about?

Blog Earnings for June

2009-07-09T12:36:00.004+08:00

For June, I made a total of $200.74, I'd like to think it's not bad since some of the weeks in June I spent only a couple of hours. I only got to spend more time on the PC when I got sick. I'm excited to see how much July's earnings will be.

Ranting Abou the MTV Blogging Contest

2009-07-04T22:05:00.003+08:00

I am so excited about the MTV Blogging Contest and I can't wait for the results to be out! I submitted and entry about being a plus size model and I chose it because it's a topic that's close to my heart.

Prizes are Puma apparel and a $500 monthly allowance. Plus, the winner will be MTV's official blogger and gain all access pass just to events just like an MTV staff has!

Please keep your fingers crossed!

SpitzTunes -- Ya Gotta Love It!

2009-07-01T21:20:00.001+08:00

I've always been a fan of rock music, but songs like Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls are some of my favorites, as they sing about love and in the way I like them. What do you guys think? Is it OK to sing about love in a loud, rock way?

My Youngest Daughter and her 2nd Birthday Cake

2009-07-01T16:20:00.002+08:00

Just wanted to share a video I took of my second daughter and her 2nd birthday cake.

Silver Bars

2009-06-30T11:42:00.002+08:00

Looking for a great investment? Try investing in silver bars! Of course, when choosing where to buy your silver bars, I highly suggest buying from the MDC, or the Monex Deposit Company. The MDC is considered as the American leader in gold, silver, and precious metals investment.

When buying silver, you have the option of buying them in coin or ingot form. Ingots are pure bullion cast in a convenient size and shape, while coins are common and have a currency value. It would be a good idea to buy silver now, because the demand for silver exceeds annual production, and it has been such since 1990.

So, if you are in search of a great investment, do try out silver bars. With demands for silver exceeding supplies, you are sure that this is a smart investment that will yield high returns.

Bloggers and Blogging

2009-06-30T11:14:00.002+08:00

I've always had a passion for writing, and I am so glad and thankful that I cam across the concept of blogging. I can share my thoughts and opinions to the world, and even make a small amount with it. Imagine this, getting paid to do what you love!

Of course, since blogging is something that I love doing, I'd like to learn as much as I can about it. I wouldn't want to be just writing away but doing things wrong, right? So, I tried to search and find some useful online tools for a blogger. With the technology we have, it's best that I search and know as much as I can about this blogging world.

I learned that adding some images are a great way to attract more readers. Staring at paragraphs and paragraphs of text can be enough to drive a reader away, as a whole page full of text can be quite boring. Adding videos are also a great way to add some sparkle to your blog, as your readers can not only read about the topic you are writing about, but they can also watch it.

The choice of font, blog template, and the layout of your blog are also some things you need to consider when starting a blog and writing on it. When writing a blog, choosing how many columns you will have is also important, as you will need some space where to put your posts, some ads to help you earn money, and some images and widgets that will be useful to you and your blog.

So to all the bloggers out there, it is best to be prepared before starting a blog of your own. We wouldn't want to start on the wrong foot now would we? Happy blogging to all the bloggers out there in the wide world of blogosphere!

Plus is OK

2009-06-30T10:32:00.002+08:00

I've always admired the likes of Kate Moss, Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell. With their polished faces, impeccable smiles, perfect hair, and Barbie - like bodies, who wouldn't? When I was growing up I'd eat half of my food since I was never thin enough in my own opinion and I imitated their walks on the catwalk, I'd fix my hair and play with make-up, and dress up with clothes I found from my mom's and my sister's closets.

But when I got into a long term relationship that eventually ended up into marriage, I realized that I liked myself. Even though I was never as slim or as thin as I wanted to be, somebody fell in love with me for just the way I was. This realization came as an epiphany for me and it opened my eyes into self acceptance. Sure, I'll never be a Kate Moss or a Cindy Crawford in this life, but I was special and I meant the world to someone, just the way I am. For me, that meant a whole lot more.

Years later and with two children of my own who are also girls, I try to imbue in them the value of loving themselves. With motherhood and being a wife, I may have gained more weight than when I was single, but being a plus size doesn't mean the end of the world. I've learned that dress sizes shouldn't mean everything to us as it certainly does not hold the key to one's happiness. A dress size should not dictate what kind of life a person is bound to live, and it should not be everything there is about a person. There is far more to life than fitting into small sized clothes, and I wish I had learned that sooner.

All I can say is, to those who are easily attracted by physical appearances, especially towards thin people, you don't know what you're missing. Sure, they may be attractive and look better in clothes, but try being skin deep for a change. Being a plus size is absolutely OK.

Happy Birthday Nicole!

2009-06-28T01:00:00.001+08:00

Happy 2nd Birthday Nicole!
Love, Mommy, Daddy, Lola, and Ate Keisha.

Touch Phones

2009-06-28T00:29:00.003+08:00

I have always wanted a touch screen phone ever since the Apple iPhone was released, but I was stuck deciding on which touch phone I should buy. Of course, I wanted the touch phones pay as you go kind, because I'd like to be able to control how I spend - be it through SMS, MMS, and for calls, not to mention that I also want to use WAP for browsing the internet on my phone while on the go. So, I also have to take into consideration my data costs.

Samsung touch phones are the phones I considered at first, because Samsung is a great brand and it has always been very popular. Plus, Samsung phones do not depreciate fast. The prices of Samsung phones are relatively stable and they stay at the same amount for months and months. But I've never had a Samsung phone before and I don't really know much about navigating it and I wonder how I would go about using it. Of course, I would like to be able to use my phone to its full potential, and use all of its features to my advantage. With this in mind, I would like to have a touch screen phone that is also very much user friendly.

So I ended up buying Nokia touch phones, particularly the Nokia 5800 Xpress Music which is red in color, my favorite color. I have had a Nokia phone before, and it was actually the first brand of my first ever cellular phone years and years ago. Even though I was a newbie when it came to cellphones, I didn't have a hard time navigating my first Nokia phone. So, the daunting concept of me having a touch phone would not be so daunting if I had a Nokia one. As I thought, I was right! I totally love my Nokia 5800 Xpress Music phone. With its 8GB internal memory and 3.2 megapixel Carl Zeiss camera, I can take all of my favorite songs with me on the go and take clear pictures and not have to delete them. With its built in WiFi technology, I can also surf the internet wherever I am! I just love this touch phone, and I wish I had bought it sooner!

Drag Me to Hell

2009-06-27T12:48:00.010+08:00

We watched Drag Me to Hell a few weeks back and I just not got the time to blog about it. It's a horror - suspense movie featuring an ordinary girl with a great life, a great boyfriend, and a promising promotion at the bank she works for. But in 3 days unless she breaks the curse, she's going to hell.

The movie managed to make me scream in a few scenes, since they were very well made and the make-up and animation was great. The movie was also very fast paced and totally not dragging, and there's really no dull moment while watching the movie. All the actors were really great, and they fit their roles perfectly.

What I didn't like about the movie though is that the movie, Drag Me to Hell, had a very predictable ending. I don't want to be a spoiler, so just watch the movie and find out for yourself what I mean. It will bring out some screams, but I felt disappointed at the end.

Endurance Athletes

2009-06-26T09:08:00.002+08:00

I've never been the sporty type of person, but I am a fan of sports though I am not directly involved in it. I admire people involved in sports, especially those who are winning in the Olympics and those making a name for themselves because of sports. I wonder, will I be able to push myself into doing sports? I don't expect to win a medal, I just want to be fit and perform my best in the sport I choose.

Goodbye to the King of Pop

2009-06-26T08:30:00.002+08:00

I was surprised to find out that Michael Jackson passed away. I was going to log into my Yahoo Mail when the headline grabbed my attention. The report said he was in full cardiac arrest and didn't have a pulse.

I am sorry to hear that a very important part of the music industry has passed away. Sure, he was involved in child molestation cases and the world watched as his face and skin color changed, but to me he is still just a musician. Whatever he does with his personal life is something that is not really my business. He became popular for his music, not for his personality in the first place.

So to the King of Pop Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009), thank you for the music and you will always be remembered.

My Workstation

2009-06-23T12:41:00.004+08:00

Working in a contact center can be frustrating, especially if you get lots and lots of irate callers. What I do is I always have pictures of my family with me so that I will always keep a cool head and not get affected with whatever is happening with me and my callers. It works for me, while for some, they have a mirror to make sure that they are always smiling since the smile really does show through the phone.

I have pictures of Henry, Keisha, and Nicole, and I even have them as my wallpaper on my PC. Here's what my workstation looks like:

They're my inspiration, and they keep me focused at work. Having their pictures around me while I work makes sense to me!

SpitzTunes -- Working My Way Back to You!

2009-06-22T20:24:00.001+08:00

I've always been a fan of music, and doing dNeero conversations regarding music are a joy to me! Hope you guys check this out!

2012

2009-06-22T11:07:00.000+08:00

This movie stars John Cusack, and I am definitely going to watch this!

Happy Father's Day!

2009-06-21T08:01:00.000+08:00

Happy Father's Day to Henry and to my Dad! And to all other dads out there, this day is to recognize your efforts in being the best dad you can be!

8c1.net

2009-06-20T08:31:00.003+08:00

If you're looking for an online multi-player game, check out multiplayer games,8c1.net. It's a site where you can play multi-player online billiards. What I like about the site is that it's really fast, there are lots of players you can play with, and best of all, playing online billiards at 8c1.net is free!

If you're not in the mood to play games, you can give their forum a visit where other online billiards players get together and share their ideas about anything and everything under the sun. You can also give their Billiards News section a visit, and for non-English speakers, you can also visit their Arabic site.

So what are you waiting for? Drop by 8c1.net and start playing online billiards with new friends!

GearZap

2009-06-20T07:51:00.006+08:00

With the modern technology we have today, we now have the option to bring our computers with us wherever we go. Regardless of where we are, we can always stay connected and keep up to date with our work, information, and everything important to us.

Of course, since we bring our notebooks and our laptops with us wherever we go, we need to make sure that it is receiving the care it needs and deserves. A good site to visit and check out notebook or netbooks as they are often called as well as laptops would be GearZap. You can get cool netbook cases that match your netbook and is also stylish at the same time. You will be getting a case that is the exact fit for your netbook, and there are designs you can choose from. Cool Bananas Cases are also available as well as a wide range of netbook accessories. If you are the type who is into technically specific netbook accessories that are compatible with your present netbooks and laptops, you can browse their device specific accessories at their website, GearZap.

Another popular product that GearZap has is what they call Pakuma Bags. These netbook bags are not only stylish but they are also afforable. You can have the luxury of carrying your netbooks and laptops with style and without compromising your netbook or your laptop's security while you carry it to work, the office, or any place you'd be going to. The bag on the left has to be my favorite Pakuma Bag. I love the color green, and it's style is also very functional. You can sling the bag over one shoulder and keep your hands free to carry other inportant stuff. The bag itself is also very spacious - there are other things like your pens, a cellphone, important papers, and other small items that you can put inside your Pakuma Bag along with your netbook and your laptop.

So what are you waiting for? The perfect bag and accessory specific to your netbook and laptop is available at GearZap! Do give the site a visit and be prepared for all the great items you can buy!

Real Property Management

2009-06-19T11:44:00.002+08:00

Real Property Management will be able to help families looking to rent an apartment or a home find the best one to suit their needs. Real Property Management (RPM) received the Franchise of the Year Honorable Mention award so you are sure that you will be getting great customer service and you are dealing with experts to help you with your needs.

RPM manages over 20,000 units nationwide so you are sure that you have lots of choices and you are not limited in just choosing the one that fits your financial needs. If you're a landlord, you can let Real Property Management manage your property in terms of:

Tenant Placement
Affordable Management fees with NO Leasing fees
Credit and Multi-State Criminal Background Screening
Regular Property Inspections
Accounting
Project Management
Monthly Financial Reporting to Owners available online 24/7
Maintenance Services
Collections
Evictions/Legal

So get started on quality real property management today! Give Real Property Management a call today!

My oDesk Tests

2009-06-15T18:25:00.000+08:00

Dream With Me

2009-06-12T18:02:00.003+08:00

Here's a good question:

If money is of no object, what furniture would you like to put in your home?

I'd probably go with rustic furniture. They're timeless and very functional and at the same time, very beautiful. Like this bed for example. I'd love to sleep and wake up on a bed like this.

Happy Independence Day!

2009-06-12T17:00:00.002+08:00

Proud to be Pinoy!
Happy Independence Day!

The Digital Transition

2009-06-12T16:42:00.003+08:00

June 12 marks Philippine Independence, but for the United States,
it marks the digital transition. A lot of people fully understand what's happening on the 12th (tomorrow US time). Basically, the channels that people can watch on rabbit ears or an off air antenna that is connected to an analog TV will no longer be available. People will either have to have digital converters and/or a cable or satellite TV provider to continue getting channels.

By doing so, there will be more frequencies for the government to use like for fire, rescue, and the police. By going digital. TV stations will be able to provide better quality picture and sound. Both the government, TV station providers, and the viewers will be benefiting from this change. It's a major change, and a lot of people will be left with major adjustments but in the end, it's all for the good. Hopefully things turn out well for the people of the USA tomorrow.

My Favicon is Missing!

2009-06-08T15:06:00.002+08:00

I was honestly going to make a post about something really different until I noticed that my favicons are missing! OMG!!!

All four of my blogs - Rant and Rave!, Something and Nothing at All, Life with Keisha, and Life with Nicole all had favicons and now they're ALL gone!!!

I don't know what's wrong or whether the site I'm hosting the favicons are are just experiencing a system maintenance or something. The last time I logged in and changed blog templates, everything was working fine.

I guess I may have to wait this out for a couple of days before taking any drastic measures. Who knows? This just might fix itself by itself.

Coffee anyone?