tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40616122710010434702023-11-16T11:14:59.448-05:00Arrière-Pensée (After Thoughts)(a-ryer-pahn-sey) - [French: arrière, in back (from Old French arere; see arrears) + pensée, thought (from penser, to think; see pensive).]MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-5543953845554650682009-01-24T21:04:00.000-05:002009-01-25T02:04:57.211-05:00Life is Okay...<p>"Life is Okay" by Michael Johns and Brooke White</p> <p>My multiply account wont let me upload the song from Itunes...but anyways, the song is my new favorite song....the lyrics and the arrangement of the song is superb...plus their voice blends so well.....:)</p> <p>yeah, Life is okay! :)</p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-39727596048919203312009-01-12T19:05:00.000-05:002009-01-13T00:05:18.737-05:00It's been a jungle over here!<p>I miss my Multiply friends....blame it to my juggling work/family schedules.</p> <p>Although I dont have time to just sit down and think to blog...however, I still manage to browse your page sporadically.....I just wished I have more time....it seems like I miss the whole world without checking my Multiply. lol.</p> <p>So, what makes me busy? yeah, I want to know, too!</p> <p>After thanksgiving, I signed up with another job since my regular full time job showed some slowness during the holiday so I figured to get another part time turned into full time job. I needed some extra cash for the holidays anyway. Now both jobs are busy and so my work schedules are juggling that I have to work 6 days a week! Charles has been busy at the mill too. He was down to working only 4x/wk last year because of the slow economy but it has been busy that he also works 6 days a week! I can't complain though. We've been blessed to have regular jobs and we are so thankful for that! Michigan has its unemplyment rate increased every month, so scary!</p> <p> </p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-54484355192467177732008-12-19T07:25:00.000-05:002008-12-19T12:25:20.778-05:00Snow days.....<p>All school kids loves it when it's a snow day....why? because there's no school! haha</p> <p>They usually check their local TV station in the morning and see if their school appears on the bottom of the screen, if it is...hurray! no school, Mom! </p> <p>In my previuos work, no matter what the weather is, we are expected to work! dang! I hate it when it then...</p> <p>Today, my work called in the morning to let me know not to work because it's a snow day! lol...I was shocked...I feel like Im a school kid...yehey! hurray! yipee! haha</p> <p>Today's forecast is up to 13 inches of snow! It's not even officially winter yet but weve been slammed with lots of snow already!</p> <p>Now I can say.....I love Snow Days! because I dont have to work! hehehe</p> <p>Well....got to go...we are going to make a SNowMan! hehehehe....pictures to follow...:)</p> <p> </p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-10352281118422222262008-12-18T19:01:00.000-05:002008-12-19T00:01:45.700-05:00Men <p class="EC_MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt;"><font face="courier new, courier" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: windowtext;">Got this from my patient...its so funny. haha</span></font></p> <p class="EC_MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt;"><font face="Comic Sans MS" color="black" size="6"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: windowtext;">Woman has </span></font><u><font face="Impact" color="red" size="6"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: red;FONT-FAMILY: Impact;">Man </span></font></u><font face="Comic Sans MS" color="black" size="6"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: windowtext;">in it; <br>Mrs. has </span></font><u><font face="Impact" color="red" size="6"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: red;FONT-FAMILY: Impact;">Mr </span></font></u><font face="Comic Sans MS" color="blue" size="6"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: blue;">. </span></font><font face="Comic Sans MS" color="black" size="6"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: windowtext;">in it; <br>Female has </span></font><u><font face="Impact" color="red" size="6"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: red;FONT-FAMILY: Impact;">Male </span></font></u><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="black" size="6"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: windowtext;">in it; </span></font><font face="Comic Sans MS" color="black" size="6"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: windowtext;"><br>She has </span></font><u><font face="Impact" color="red" size="6"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: red;FONT-FAMILY: Impact;">He </span></font></u><font color="black" size="6"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: windowtext;">in it; <br>Madam has </span></font><u><font face="Impact" color="red" size="6"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: red;FONT-FAMILY: Impact;">Adam </span></font></u><font face="Comic Sans MS" color="black" size="6"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: windowtext;">in it; <br>No wonder men always want to be inside women! <br><br>Men were born between the legs of a woman, yet men spend all their life and time trying to go back between the legs of a woman.... <br>Why? <b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;"><br>BECAUSE THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE <br>HOME </span></b></span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;COLOR: windowtext;FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma;"> </span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: windowtext;"><br></span></font><font face="Arial" color="black" size="6"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: windowtext;FONT-FAMILY: Arial;"><br>Okay, Okay, it all makes sense now... </span></font><font face="Bookman Old Style" color="black" size="6"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: windowtext;"><br>I never looked at it this way before: </span></font><b><font face="Bookman Old Style" color="maroon" size="7"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;FONT-SIZE: 36pt;COLOR: maroon;"><br>MEN </span></font></b><font face="Bookman Old Style" color="maroon" size="6"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: maroon;">tal illness </span></font><b><font face="Bookman Old Style" color="green" size="7"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;FONT-SIZE: 36pt;COLOR: green;"><br>MEN </span></font></b><font face="Bookman Old Style" color="green" size="6"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: green;">strual cramps </span></font><b><font face="Bookman Old Style" color="olive" size="7"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;FONT-SIZE: 36pt;COLOR: olive;"><br>MEN </span></font></b><font face="Bookman Old Style" color="olive" size="6"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: olive;">tal breakdown </span></font><b><font face="Bookman Old Style" color="purple" size="7"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;FONT-SIZE: 36pt;COLOR: purple;"><br>MEN </span></font></b><b><font face="Bookman Old Style" color="purple" size="6"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: purple;">opause </span></font></b><b><font face="Bookman Old Style" color="black" size="7"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;FONT-SIZE: 36pt;COLOR: windowtext;"><br>GUY </span></font></b><font face="Bookman Old Style" color="black" size="6"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: windowtext;">necologist </span></font><font face="Bookman Old Style" color="gray" size="7"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 36pt;COLOR: gray;"><br>AND .. </span></font><font face="Bookman Old Style" color="blue" size="7"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 36pt;COLOR: blue;"><br>When we have REAL trouble, it's a </span></font><b><font face="Bookman Old Style" color="navy" size="7"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;FONT-SIZE: 36pt;COLOR: navy;"><br>HIS </span></font></b><font face="Bookman Old Style" color="navy" size="6"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: navy;">terectomy </span></font><font face="Bookman Old Style" color="navy" size="7"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 36pt;COLOR: navy;">. </span></font><font color="maroon" size="6"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: maroon;"><br><br>Ever notice how all of women's problems start with </span></font><font color="red" size="7"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 36pt;COLOR: red;">MEN </span></font><font face="Bookman Old Style" color="black" size="7"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 36pt;COLOR: windowtext;">? </span></font><font face="Bookman Old Style" color="olive" size="6"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: olive;"><br><br>Send this to all the women you know to brighten their day. </span></font><font face="Bookman Old Style" color="purple" size="6"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt;COLOR: purple;"><br><br>Send this to all the men just to annoy them </span></font><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;COLOR: windowtext;FONT-FAMILY: Arial;"> </span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: windowtext;"><br><br><br><br></span></font></p> <div></div> <div></div><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-86499239996420381022008-12-18T18:12:00.000-05:002008-12-18T23:12:15.123-05:00What Your Name Means <p>*** I got this from Mark....and overwhelmingly, this is soo me!</p> <p>You entered: <b><i>Marissa</i></b> </p> <p>There are 7 letters in your name.<br>Those 7 letters total to 26<br>There are 3 vowels and 4 consonants in your name.<br> <br><b><font face="Arial" size="2">What your first name means:</font></b> <table cellpadding="3"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top"><font face="Arial" size="2">Latin</font></td> <td valign="top"><font face="Arial" size="2">Female</font></td> <td valign="top"><font face="Arial" size="2">Of the sea. Variant of Marie and Mary.</font></td> <tr> <td valign="top"><font face="Arial" size="2">Hebrew</font></td> <td valign="top"><font face="Arial" size="2">Female</font></td> <td valign="top"><font face="Arial" size="2">Variant of Mary: Wished-for child; rebellion; bitter.</font></td></tr></tr></tbody></table> <p><b>Your number is:</b> 8 <p><b>The characteristics of #8 are: </b>Practical endeavors, status oriented, power-seeking, high-material goals. <p><b>The expression or destiny for #8:</b><br>Your Expression is represented by the number 8. The 8 Expression is well-equipped in a managerial sense. You have outstanding organizational and administrative capabilities. You have the potential for considerable achievement in business or other powerful positions. You can expect to receive the financial and material rewards. You have the skill and abilities to establish or operate a business with great efficiency. You have good judgment when it comes to money and commercial matters, and you understand how to build and accumulate material wealth. Much of your success (or lack of it) may come due to your ability (or inability) to judge character. With the number 8 Expression, you exercise sound judgment in most of your affairs; you are realistic and practical in your approach to business matters. <p>The positive 8 Expression produces individuals that are very ambitious and goal-oriented. If the 8 energy is not in excess in your makeup, you will no doubt express these traits to some extent. No one has any more energy that a person with the 8 Expression who has a plan laid and is starting to work. No one has any more self-confidence, either. If you are expressing the positive qualities of 8, you are an outstanding manager because you can plan, initiate, and complete projects; you are very dependable and determined. <p>As it always happens, there can be too much of a good thing. If you have too much of the 8 energy in your makeup, you may express some of the negative attitudes. A negative 8 can be very rigid and stubborn. Ambition sometimes has a way of becoming over-ambition, and you may express an unreasonable impatience with the lack of progress. If your negative side is showing, you may be too exacting, both of yourself and of others. Sometimes this can even becomes a case of intolerance. <p>The number 8 is very materialistic and also very desirous of status and power. Neither of these drives are inherently negative unless they are taken to an extreme. You must avoid the tendency to strain after money, material matters, status, or power, to the detriment of the other important factors in your life. <p><b>Your Soul Urge number is:</b> 11 <p><b>A Soul Urge number of 11 means: </b><br>With the 11 Soul Urge, much of your thinking and interests relate to the abstract, the spiritual, and utopian dreams. You are motivated toward idealistic concepts, and the sharing of your ideas and concepts with humanity. This number is not one that is giving in a material or a practical sense, but rather one who desires to help mankind with a more abstract commodity such as religion, spiritualism, occult studies, or even psychic abilities. <p>If you possess the positive 11 Soul Urge traits, you have a dream of the perfect world; you are highly idealistic and inspirational. Your inner strength and devotion to your beliefs are extremely strong. You have a very good mind that is especially well equipped to handle the higher, more abstract forms of thought. <p>If there is an excess of 11 energy in your makeup, you may possess some the negative 11 traits. There is a tendency for the 11 to produce considerable amounts of nervous tension which is bought on by a very high level of awareness. You may be too sensitive and overly emotional. In some cases, these sensitivities and emotions are quite repressed, and this tends to add even more to the sense of nervousness in the makeup. <p>The strong 11 is not a very practical person because of the extreme idealism; often, there is a degree of self-deception present. There is usually a rather fixed idea of right and wrong held by those showing strong 11 traits, and with this very often is a resulting attitude of inflexibility. <p><b>Your Inner Dream number is:</b> 6 <p><b>An Inner Dream number of 6 means: </b><br>You dream of guiding and fostering the perfect family in the perfect home. You crave the devotion from offspring and a loving spouse. You picture yourself in the center of a successful domestic unit.</p> <p>Get yours too: <a href="http://www.paulsadowski.com/Numbers.asp"><font color="#98ddff">http://www.paulsadowski.com/Numbers.asp</font></a></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-14494451293150733102008-12-18T17:11:00.000-05:002008-12-18T22:12:01.099-05:00My Short Trip To Canada<p>Yes, I was in Canada today....at least for a short period of time.</p> <p>I always hate it when there's a road construction along the way, especially on the Express Way. My GPS navigator cannot tell if the road is temporarily closed and any detours....It will just tell me to go ahead and stay on my lane...yeah right! </p> <p>I was on I-75 heading north towards I-96 West to Lansing . Unfortunately, theres a construction ahead and I had to follow the detour signs which are not very clear. To top it off, it was late afternoon and started to get dark...I tried to follow the detour signs but somehow I missed some turns or Im in a wrong lane and cannot change lane 'coz of heavy traffic. Sure enough, I was heading towards I-96 East heading to Canada! I wanted to turn back but I can't! There are 6 lanes towards the bridge to Canada and each lane are bumper to bumper traffic. There was a long wait to get through the Canadian Immigration....I was panicking, I dont have my passport with me...I heard that theres a new law requiring a passport to go through Canada...All i have is my Driver's License...oh well...The Immigration Officer checked my drivers license and asked me why Im going to Canada and what Im going to do there? I simply told her, "I hate road construction and all those annoying and confusing detour road signs....I made a wrong turn and next thing I know Im heading towards the Bridge...and I guess Im going to Canada just to make a U TURN so I can get home! She simply laugh and said, you're not the only one...it happens all the time! </p> <p>I went to Canada just to make a U Turn....haha! and that was my short trip to Canada....:)</p> <p> </p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-77292434288235525092008-12-17T16:29:00.000-05:002008-12-17T21:29:28.484-05:00Blackberry No More!<p><span class="insertedphoto"><img class="alignleft" src="http://nextelonline.nextel.com/assets/images/phones/manufacturers/blackberry/bb_8330/red/bb_8330_red_thumbnails/SP8330RIMR_LPI.gif" border="0">Ive always had bad luck with blackberry phones.</span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto">My first was a Blackberry Pearl, during the first month, it hanged up on me...everything just froze...I had to take the battery off to reset. and I had to do that at least couple times a day! and then it stopped receiving text messages/SMS/MMS....Im just glad that I still received my personal and work emails. I make gazillion phone calls a day and it would be nice to keep track of my recent calls so i dont have to reenter the number if needed...But! it wont work that way! Everytime i checked my most recent calls, it's empty!!!!! so, after months, i took it back to the Sprint store, I was debating of getting another blackberry but I like the scroller and I also like the fact that I can synchronize my calendar to my laptop and so I got a new Blackberry Curve (see pic).....My 2nd Blackberry....Just on the first day, I had to return it again that same day because It doesnt charge the battery! And please knock my head, I exchanged it with the same blackberry phone! waaaaa...it's been 24hrs and so far it works ok....but if this gives me another headache....Im done with Blackberry! Promise!</span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto">Ive been contemplating about getting the new Iphone but its expencive....I have simply everything plan with sprint and text/SMS/MMS/call/internet/tv are unlimited for just $99/mo! </span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"></span> </p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"></span> </p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-1179110082469380902008-12-14T15:04:00.000-05:002008-12-14T20:04:07.316-05:00David Foster and Charisse working on a New Album!!!<p>We are currently tuned into David Foster's Special on PBS and amazingly enjoyed all of the biggest star performing their greatest hits with David Foster...and proudly, Charisse sang I will always love you and that was fantastic! During the show, David and Charisse were being interviewed and they mentioned that they are working on a new album!!! and was just in the studio yesterday...hurray! I can't wait for this! </p> <p>And i asked hubby for the CD/DVD of the show as a xmas present...we'll see! hehe</p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-35038993355267756312008-12-12T17:45:00.000-05:002008-12-12T22:45:59.726-05:00Not excited for birthday present!<p>My husband mentioned about my upcoming birthday on the 26th...he's relieved because he doesnt have to worry about getting me my Christmas and Birthday present....and so he said...I bet you're not excited on your upcoming birthday because you already got your presents way way ahead! HE WAS RIGHT.....the excitement is over!</p> <p>Way back in September, my husband asked if I want the Wii System and Wii Fit for my birthday...and an Ipod for Christmas. But I got so excited that I begged for weeks if I can get them right away. he got tired of me whinning everyday that he gve in and said, its ok with me...but I dont want to see any pouty lips on your birthday because trust me, the excitement is over when that day comes!</p> <p>I dont have any patience when it comes to gifts...I hate surprises....I want to see them now! My husband usually hide the gifts so that I wont be able to find them because He knows....I can't wait 'till tomorrow. He usually give me a little present the day before my birthday to tease me....:)</p> <p>This year, Im not excited anymore.......I asked my husband if he can give me my next yr's birthday present this year...haha...im bad....he then said, then you will really be sad next year! lol.</p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-3403624228720310432008-12-06T21:23:00.000-05:002008-12-07T02:23:41.381-05:00Pacquiao makes De La Hoya quit after eight (round by round analysis)<h1>Pacquiao makes De La Hoya quit after eight</h1> <p class="byline">By <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/box/expertsarchive;_ylt=AkB28o4wLnD.IcLS_LqftzSdCIh4?author=Kevin+Iole"><font color="#0069aa">Kevin Iole</font></a>, Yahoo! Sports </p> <div class="bd"> <div id="copy"> <div class="body_copy "> <p>LAS VEGAS – <i>Round-by-round coverage of pound-for-pound kingpin Manny Pacquiao’s welterweight victory over Oscar De La Hoya. Pacquiao won via TKO when De La Hoya couldn’t answer the bell for the ninth round. </i></p> <div id="sky"><b>ROUND 1 </b><br>De La Hoya closed as a 2-1 favorite. De La Hoya is minus-200 and Pacquiao is plus-170. The over-under is 9½ rounds. Pacquiao comes out with a slight weight advantage tonight. On the unofficial HBO scales, he weighed 148½ and De La Hoya was 147. De La Hoya is the aggressor early, but nothing lands in the first minute. Straight left from Pacquiao and then a combination from Pacquiao connects. Lead left by Pacquiao. Right to the body by Oscar. Manny misses a big hook. Straight left by Pacquiao. Combination to the head by De La Hoya backs Pacquiao up. Right by Oscar connects. Straight left by Manny.<br><i>Iole scores it 10-9, Pacquiao</i></div> <p> <hr align="left" width="40%" size="1"> <p></p> <p><b>ROUND 2 </b><br>Lead right by De La Hoya and a right hook from Pacquiao. Double jab by De La Hoya. Pacquiao is circling away. Combination from Oscar but doesn’t land flush. Combination to the body by De La Hoya. Right-left from Pacquiao. De La Hoya’s face is reddened from the punches. Pacquiao left lands and then an uppercut. Lead left by Pacquiao keeps getting through. Difference in hand speed is stark. Hard jab and then a left by Pacquiao. Lead left by Pacquiao.<br><i>Iole scores it 10-9, Pacquiao.</i></p> <p> <hr align="left" width="40%" size="1"> <p></p> <p><b>ROUND 3 </b><br>Lead left from Pacquiao to open the round connects. De La Hoya has to stop that. De La Hoya is doing nothing offensively in first minute of round. Pacquiao flicks a jab that is short. Right to the head and left to the body from De La Hoya. Lead left again by Pacquiao. Left to the body from Pacquiao. Oscar seems befuddled. Right hook to the body from Pacquiao. <br><i>Iole scores it 10-9, Pacquiao</i></p> <p> <hr align="left" width="40%" size="1"> <p></p> <p><b>ROUND 5</b><br>De La Hoya connects with a jab, but first 30 seconds of round are very slow. They’re circling but not throwing much. Pacquiao lands a right hook. Triple jab from Pacquiao. Combination from Pacquiao backs De La Hoya up. The way this is going, it wouldn’t be a shock if De La Hoya were to quit on the stool at some point. He’s taking a tremendous amount of punishment. Body shot by Oscar lands and then two lefts. Oscar’s left eye is closing. He looks like a beaten, old and shot fighter.<br><i>Iole scores it 10-9, Pacquiao</i></p> <p> <hr align="left" width="40%" size="1"> <p></p> <p><b>ROUND 6</b><br>Nothing happens in first minute of round. Pacquiao lands left to body and a left to the cheek. They trade in the corner and Pacquiao gets the best of it. Straight left from Pacquiao lands. Hard straight left by Pacquiao snaps Oscar’s head back. De La Hoya’s left eye is a mess. Right by Pacquiao lands on that eye. This may be stopped soon by the corner. <br><i>Iole scores it 10-9, Pacquiao</i></p> <p> <hr align="left" width="40%" size="1"> <p></p> <p><b>ROUND 7</b><br>Lead right by De La Hoya lands to open the round. Pacquiao rakes De La Hoya with a three-punch combination. Double jab by Manny. Pacquiao batters De La Hoya into the corner. He’s pinned on the ropes and Pacquiao is firing away. Fight is close to ending. Pacquiao is hitting De La Hoya hard with everything he throws. Oscar is in big, big trouble. Left to the body by Pacquiao hurts Oscar. Oscar has never been beaten like this in any of his 44 previous fights. Pacquiao is overwhelming him.<br><i>Iole scores it 10-8, Pacquiao</i></p> <p> <hr align="left" width="40%" size="1"> <p></p> <p><b>ROUND 8</b><br>Pacquiao goes to the body and is warned by referee Tony Weeks to keep them up. Lead right by Oscar connects. Combination by Pacquiao pins Oscar in the corner. Lead left by Pacquiao buzzes De La Hoya. Combination wobbles him in the corner. Double jab by Pacquiao. Combination by Pacquiao lands. De La Hoya goes to the body. Four-punch combination by Pacquiao lands and hurts Oscar.<br><i>Iole scores it 10-9, Pacquiao</i></p> <p> <hr align="left" width="40%" size="1"> <p></p> <p><b>ROUND 9</b><br>Fight is stopped just as the round is set to begin. Manny Pacquiao is the winner. Official time is 3:00 of the eighth.<br> <hr align="left" width="40%" size="1"> </p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></div></div></div><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-55830435096823995772008-12-06T20:12:00.000-05:002008-12-07T01:12:21.247-05:00Manny Wins, Dela Hoya Surrender!<p>In just 8 rounds, Dela Hoya was advised by his coach to surrender and he did!....LOL...From the very first round, I knew PACMAN is the winner.....All 8 rounds won by Manny.....it was most embarassing moment for DELA HOYA'S career...i was kinda disappointed that PacMan didnt knocked him down, but I was sure on the 9th round...but he was smart not to continue the fight....but then again, surrendering a fight is embarassing!</p> <p>Go Manny!!!!</p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-58143863970636660052008-11-29T18:18:00.000-05:002008-11-29T23:18:02.251-05:00Thanksgiving Hang-over<p>We had a busy and successful thanksgiving! It was my first time to host for my husband's family. I cooked for 6 families and so far everybody was satisfied and asked me if I will have to host from now on! haha...Everybody was crazy about my Bistek ala Mariz! haha....My sis-in-laws said, forget about the turkey...this is even better! lol. My husband who is my greatest critque with food was satisfied and applauded me for a job well done in front of his family...The family loves stuffing and I was a little worried about my version so I told them ahead that Im not a good dresser maker...lol....but it seems like everybody loves it, i was told, its really really good! wow! Im so hapy that everything turns out great, even the weather was very cooperative!</p> <p>I was so busy that I didnt have time to take a lot of pictures....I will post a few later...:)</p> <p><strong><u>So, heres the classic American menu I prepared: </u></strong></p> <p><strong><u>Appetizer:</u></strong> Artichoke dips and Crab parmessan dips with crackers, Fresh dips with Ruffles Frit0 Lay.</p> <p><strong><u>Main Dish:</u></strong> 24lb Roasted Turkey, Bistek Ala Mariz</p> <p><strong><u>Side Dish:</u></strong> Buttered rice, Green Bean Casserole, Potato salad, cranberry relish, creamy cucumber dill salad, Stuffing (dressing), Butternut Squash, Cornbread</p> <p><strong><u>Dessert:</u></strong> Gingerbread Pumpkin Trifle, Bryers Rocky Road Chocolate Ice Cream, Checkered Chocolate Ice Cream </p> <p><strong><u>Other Desserts made by the family:</u></strong> Apple pie, Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Pie</p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-87575566765389451032008-11-29T17:52:00.000-05:002008-11-29T22:52:34.218-05:00The secret to a long life!<p>I had a wonderful chat with my 90 yr old patient today. She's normally arguementative everytime I come to their house but today it was very pleasant. I cant blame her for disagreeing with me most of the time, she's 90 and I made her exercise...cant i just leave her alone? why on earth Im still treating her? But anyways, despite of her wickedness, I find her challenging. She once told me that she's giving up, ouch! that crushed my heart...I thought to myself, will I think that way when I get old and unable to do things on my own? ...she told me, "I already accepted the fact that I can never walk again and Im satisfied with how my family is taking care of me"...it struck me, makes me wonder, should i just let her go? I said no! I just can't! So, despite of the fact that every patient has the right to refused, I aint giving up! She hasn't refused yet, she just complain! Are they the same?</p> <p>Our warm conversation started from a picture of her granddaughter who is a dentist. She was so proud that all of her kids and grandkids are very successful. She said, she has a degree in business school but never worked, taking care of the kids and the house was already a lot of work! her husband was the moneymaker! Oh yeah, her house is a mansion and she showed me all of her expencive paintings....they are breathtaking! She showed me her old pictures and told me stories about each one of them. Then she said with a big smile, <font color="#ff0000">I had a good life!</font> </p> <p>I can't help but noticed her beautiful skin and asked, did you ever used <font color="#ff0000">Oil Of Olay</font>? she replied, "its the only product I used" I nailed it again! 90% of old ladies (80+ y.o.) that I encountered with beautiful and less wrinkled skin despite of their old age confirmed using this product! The other 10% just used water. Ive been conducting this independent survey since 2003. Lol. She also added, good sleep and lots of water helped her skin to glow....hmnnn...:)</p> <p>She seems very happy today. I think the good old memories motivates her. So, I took advantage of the oppurtunity and asked her, <font color="#ff0000">What is the secret of a long life? <font color="#000000">She replied quickly,</font> "Being Happy and satisfied! </font><font color="#000000">Choosing my husband is the best thing that ever happened to me. Im so happy every minute Im with my family. Im satisfied everything that ever happened to me, no regrets at all! Thats the secret of a long HAPPY life! Do not fuss all the little things that happens into your life, be grateful instead! The choice of happiness relies in your hands.....just like playing poker, no matter how bad are your cards but if you know how to deal with it, you will be the crowned winner! Most of all, be content with what you have...you will find peace with contentment!"</font></p> <p>I went home so inspired. I hugged my husband right away and whispered how much I love him and how much he means to me. He looked at me and said...must be my new haircut, ha? I just smiled and uttered no more. We cuddled and watched a movie...:)</p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-9905477586470763672008-11-25T20:04:00.000-05:002008-11-26T01:04:27.931-05:00Nude Cleaning Woman <p>I was watching the news today with their featured news about a housecleaning agency that offers nude woman cleaning your house for $150/hr around Detoit area. It's probably common in most cities but its my first time to hear such thing.. According to the news, no sex or touching is allowed by the house owner and they will conduct a background check for every customer to ensure safety of their nude cleaning ladies...hmnn...</p> <p>I am so bothered by it. First, why it was featured on tv during the day when kids can hear. I dont think it;s right. My other concerned is about the safety of these nude women, although they check the customers background...but what about those sex offenders who has not been caught yet and whose records are clean? how can they prove that its safe to clean a strangers house? im not against with nudity, in fact i am not against with prostitution and I believe it should become legal. why? because legality will ensure safety in the community. The government will mandate these prostitutes to get medical screening and treatment whenever necessary. Legality will also improve safety against any crime.</p> <p>BUt anyways, I had to clean the house today...My husband was threatening me to get a nude cleaning lady if I dont clean! haha.......he said he was joking but im not buying it....lol.</p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-88262972147312509662008-11-21T19:23:00.000-05:002008-11-22T00:23:36.127-05:00Plain Housewife<p>Im off from work today. I had a long To-Do lists for our household but so far, I've only done 3 things. And at the end of the day, i was soo tired. I was working so hard. It wasn't a day off!</p> <p>I realized that being a plain housewife is a lot of work, too. I always envy those wives who doesnt work and just take care of their house and family. I thought to myself, ahh life must be good for them. But I think no matter what you do in life, there's always deadlines and errands. </p> <p>Growing up, my Mom was always busy. She always have a store. I can remeber her in and out of the house and just hurrying all the time. So I told myself, im not going to own a store if my life would be on the road all the times. But of course my current job requires 75% travel time!</p> <p>My Mother in law is a housewife. She took care of 4 kids, a husband, and just the whole household but I can remember her telling me it was a lot of work taking care of them. My husband would always say that his mother is a hard working woman, making sure theres dinner on the table by the time her husband comes home from work. She does everything in the house. She used to paint their house, does the cleaning and laundry...and taking care of teenage kids! She once worked and said, it felt good to be away from home, it seems like a vacation!. lol. but she preferred to be a hands on Mom and wife so she quits. Right now, she helped for the family business.</p> <p>My co-worker told me the other day that she always look forward to come to work everyday just to be away from home. </p> <p>A friend told me some time ago that she can't wait for her kids to be back in school because taking care of them is such a load! When you're kids are at home, it's a disaster!</p> <p>So, theres no reason for me to wine and complain for working hard....'coz everybody does it all the time! no exceptions! </p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-64584102577966539562008-11-17T18:22:00.000-05:002008-11-17T23:22:14.935-05:00Slippery Road<p>After work I went straight to Borders Bookstore for Hot Cocoa...for some reasons, this is my favorite place where I can relax and read books. I didnt get out till 7:45 in the evening and it was snowing heavily. While merging through the freeway, I felt the car swaying...Huh! I thought the road was just wet...but it was Black Ice! Luckily, I had enough space to manuever and not the hit the car in front of me. There was at least 3 cars in the ditch. I was driving a little over 30 mph. Some cars were passing me like crazy....well, I will just wave at them when i see them down the ditch, I thought to myself. From a far, I saw a blue and yellow light flashing and the traffic is getting slower. It looks like a fatal accident. I hurriedly called Charles and make sure it wasn't him...Thank God, he answered and yes, he's fine! He was 45 mins behind me and I told him to avoid the traffic. My usual 1 hour drive took me 2 hours to get home. Charles called me if I got home safe...he was worried because there was another fatal accident and at least 6 cars in the ditch. He's relieved to know that I am fine. Ahhh....I missed my Jeep 4x4 terribly! driving my Ford car is a little scary. Now, Im thinking about getting another Jeep, oh! I wish I can afford! </p> <p> </p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-26475957852160008042008-11-16T19:30:00.000-05:002008-11-17T00:30:43.905-05:00Friendster FAQs<h2>Here are some FAQs to help address your concerns:</h2> <div style="PADDING-LEFT: 20px;"> <ul> <li> <p><strong>What happened to my friends?</strong><br>Currently, the number of friends in the friends list is being displayed incorrectly.</p> <li> <p><strong>Are my friends lost permanently?</strong><br>No. The data for all friend connections is intact and is not lost. </p> <li> <p><strong>When can this be fixed?</strong><br>Friendster is currently working on this problem and we hope to have this fixed within 24 hours. </p> <li> <p><strong>Can I still add friends while the problem has not yet been fixed?</strong><br>Yes, users can still add new friends and use other features of the site. </p> <li> <p><strong>What caused this problem?</strong><br>Friendster’s data center lost power, and as a result, the memory caching of data was affected. Since Friendster has 85M users, the cache is taking a considerable amount of time to build. Once the cache has been completely built, all friends will re-appear. </p></li></li></li></li></li></ul></div> <p>Excerpt From: www.Friendster.com</p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-14378547727535231772008-11-14T17:35:00.000-05:002008-11-14T22:35:16.528-05:00I've been tagged....and 6 Random things about me!<p><font face="Courier New" size="3"><span class="insertedphoto"><font size="3"><font face="courier new, courier"><span class="218363123-11112008">I </span>have been tagged by <a href="http://lynnclaire.multiply.com/">lynnclaire</a></font><font face="courier new, courier"> and I am suppose </font></font><font face="courier new, courier" size="3">to share six random things about myself, according to the rules on stated on her blog.<br></font></span></font></p> <p><font face="Courier New" size="3">The rules are as follows:<br>1. Link to the person who </font><font face="Courier New"><span class="insertedphoto"><font size="3">tagged you.<br>2. Post the rules on your blog.<br>3. Write six random things about yourself.<br>4. Tag six people at the end of your post.<br>5. Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.<br>6. Let the tagger know your entry is up.</font></span> </font></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><font face="courier new, courier" color="#990000" size="3">So, here are six random things about myself:</font></span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><font face="Courier New" color="#990000" size="3">1. I can always tell how much a building/house/resto/etc is cost by looking at the quality of materials being used. I am married to a husband whos family owns a custom architectural millwork company, I know what is cheap and expencive. The downside, I can never buy anything made of wood from a store because everything looks cheap unless otherwise you go to a high end furniture store which obviously is not affordable. Anything made of real wood is so expencive. </font></span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><font face="Courier New" color="#990000" size="3">2. I am very hands-on with my car. I can change tires, Replace brake pads, and even change oil! yeah!</font></span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><font face="Courier New" color="#990000" size="3">3. I am still a kid. I love to watch the Disney Channel shows every Saturday morning...My favorites----> Thats soo Raven, Hannah Montana, Power Rangers...:) I still buy color Books and crayola, I play computer games especially Mario Bros...:)</font></span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><font face="Courier New" color="#990000" size="3">4. We have 5 beagle dogs and a Parakeet Bird which we adore so much!</font></span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><font face="Courier New" color="#990000" size="3">5. I love construction work. Recently, we remodeled our house and installed bamboo floors in our bedroom, I did the dry wall and painting. Currently, my husband is building a wood stove and we prapared a corner space for that and just got done installing new tiles on the floor. Tomorrow, I will finish painting our bathroom! </font></span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><font face="Courier New" color="#990000" size="3">6. My husband and I loves deer and rabbit hunting. We have 80 acres hunting property up north. Tomorrow (Nov.15) is the opening day for Deer Hunting Season, this year, we will try our luck in our backyard! hehe</font></span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"></span><span class="insertedphoto"></span><span class="insertedphoto"><font face="courier new, courier" size="3">OK....now it is my turn and I am going to tag:</font></span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><font face="Courier New" size="3">1.<font face="Arial">Genevieve Ko</font></font></span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><font size="3">2. Janice Sarmiento-Indreboe</font></span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><font size="3">3. Ressa Gay Palma</font></span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><font size="3">4. Greg Gardiola</font></span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><font size="3">5. Zettskie ^_^</font></span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><font size="3">6. Joseph Lemuel Gardiola</font></span></p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-16456198945307777292008-11-11T19:08:00.000-05:002008-11-12T00:08:53.079-05:00Do you cram?<p>Cram is to force, press, or squeeze into an insufficient space and/or time.</p> <p>During my school days, Its my nature to cram on the night before the exam. It wasnt very helpful at all but I did it anyways....duh!</p> <p>I find myself cramming today. Big time, too! The deadline to submit all documents was at 9am otherwise I wont get paid. I had 50+ pages to complete. I had 1 week to finish it but at 11:45pm last night I went to bed with only 30 pages done. I was so tired and brainless. I was supposed to wake up at 6am today to finish the paperwork but I didnt get up till 8am. I crammed and didnt know how I finished it in 1 hour. I am pretty much sure the QA department will be calling me at the end of this week to re-write everything...ahh...I can just hear them yelling at me now. To make everything worst, My fax machine just quit...and it was already 9:15 AM. So I called Sue at the office and told her that my fax machine is broke and that I have to get to the nearest FedEx Kinkos to fax my paperworks. She told me that the dealine was at 9am yesterday (Monday). Huh! Dang! But she was nice to me and said this was my free pass and that next time she's not going to tolerate me. Well, I just added Sue in my Christmas shopping list....:) </p> <p>I promised to be very deligent next time. I always do a great job as a Physical Therapist and all of my patients just love me but I hate paperworks! its my #1 enemy! I was told, you will never be a good therapist if you dont write well and legibly! huh! Those darn insurance companies!</p> <p> </p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-85748225310759907952008-11-09T18:00:00.000-05:002008-11-09T23:00:07.899-05:00Driving in Snow and Ice<p>We have our first snow showers today. The ground is still warm so we hardly see any accumulation. Our weather forecast scattered snow showers overnight and early morning. We may see an inch of snow in the morning. </p> <p>I think people tend to forget how to drive in the snow or icy roads during the first snow showers. I always see a lot of cars in the ditch and roll over car accidents. It is very important to drive with caution at all times especially on winter roads. </p> <p>My first year driving in Michigan was not good. I got stuck in the snow on my first day. I spinned my car and made a donut turn on the 2nd day. I went to the ditch 3x and was glad it wasnt very deep and people were very helpful to pull my car out from the ditch. I experienced fish tailing in a 50 mph speed and ended up in a snow bunk (glad i didnt hit a tree or post). Overall it was a very traumatic experienced for me. So, we decided to get a 4WD Jeep SUV vehicle. It was my savior and handles very well for the last 5 years. Now that I lost my Jeep from a car accident in August, I am back to a 2WD Front wheel Ford Taurus Vehicle, a full size car and has good reviews on winter driving. Truthfully, I am scared. I will just have to drive slow and very carefully. I wish I can afford another 4WD SUV but with high gas price now a days....I guess I'll just have to keep my 2WD car. argh!<strong><br></strong></p> <p><strong><u>Driving in Snow and Ice</u></strong></p> <p>The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is not to drive at all, if you can avoid it.</p> <p>Don't go out until the snow plows and sanding trucks have had a chance to do their work, and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination. </p> <p>If you must drive in snowy conditions, make sure your car is prepared (<a href="http://www.weather.com/activities/driving/drivingsafety/drivingsafetytips/winterize.html"><u><font color="#0000ff">TIPS</font></u></a>), and that you know how to handle road conditions.</p> <p>It's helpful to practice winter driving techniques in a snowy, open parking lot, so you're familiar with how your car handles. Consult your owner's manual for tips specific to your vehicle.</p> <p><b>Driving safely on icy roads</b></p> <ol> <li>Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you. <li>Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake. <li>Turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other motorists. <li>Keep your lights and windshield clean. <li>Use low gears to keep traction, especially on hills. <li>Don't use cruise control or overdrive on icy roads. <li>Be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and infrequently traveled roads, which will freeze first. Even at temperatures above freezing, if the conditions are wet, you might encounter ice in shady areas or on exposed roadways like bridges. <li>Don't pass snow plows and sanding trucks. The drivers have limited visibility, and you're likely to find the road in front of them worse than the road behind. <li>Don't assume your vehicle can handle all conditions. Even four-wheel and front-wheel drive vehicles can encounter trouble on winter roads. </li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></ol> <p><b>If your rear wheels skid...</b></p> <ol> <li>Take your foot off the accelerator. <li>Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go. If your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left. If they're sliding right, steer right. <li>If your rear wheels start sliding the other way as you recover, ease the steering wheel toward that side. You might have to steer left and right a few times to get your vehicle completely under control. <li>If you have standard brakes, pump them gently. <li>If you have anti-lock brakes (ABS), do not pump the brakes. Apply steady pressure to the brakes. You will feel the brakes pulse — this is normal. </li></li></li></li></li></ol> <p><b>If your front wheels skid...</b></p> <ol> <li>Take your foot off the gas and shift to neutral, but don't try to steer immediately. <li>As the wheels skid sideways, they will slow the vehicle and traction will return. As it does, steer in the direction you want to go. Then put the transmission in "drive" or release the clutch, and accelerate gently. </li></li></ol> <p><b>If you get stuck...</b></p> <ol> <li>Do not spin your wheels. This will only dig you in deeper. <li>Turn your wheels from side to side a few times to push snow out of the way. <li>Use a light touch on the gas, to ease your car out. <li>Use a shovel to clear snow away from the wheels and the underside of the car. <li>Pour sand, kitty litter, gravel or salt in the path of the wheels, to help get traction. <li>Try rocking the vehicle. (Check your owner's manual first — it can damage the transmission on some vehicles.) Shift from forward to reverse, and back again. Each time you're in gear, give a light touch on the gas until the vehicle gets going. <li><a href="http://www.weather.com/activities/driving/drivingsafety/drivingsafetytips/winterize.html#stranded"><u><font color="#0000ff">MORE TIPS</font></u></a> </li></li></li></li></li></li></li></ol> <p><i>Sources: National Safety Council, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Washington State Government Information & Services</i></p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-84072995614249967512008-11-09T08:17:00.000-05:002008-11-09T13:17:01.341-05:00The Truth Hurts....A must read to all Filipinos> 'The Philippines is a nation of starstruck ignoramuses'<br>><br>> by Dero Pedero Of Philippine Star<br>><br>> Last July 23, I wrote about Nasty (short for Anastacio), a<br>> balikbayan from Los Angeles , who, while vacationing in<br>> Manila , had nothing to say but negative comments about the<br>> Philippines and the Filipinos. The article elicited a deluge<br>> of comments from our readers. Though some agreed with his<br>> curt observations, most were enraged at the repulsive way he<br>> acted and whined.<br>><br>> For me, he was the classic epitome of the 'crow perched<br>> on a carabao,' thinking and acting nauseatingly superior<br>> just because he has become an American citizen, inequitably<br>> comparing everything here to how they are in the first<br>> world. I was particularly irked by his repulsive 'know<br>> it all' attitude and peeved no end by his irritating<br>> Waray-American twang.<br>><br>> Those who have not read that article may access<br>> philstar.com and click archives, then select July 23 and<br>> click Lifestyle_. The article is entitled 'Little<br>> Brown Americans.'<br>><br>> As a backgrounder, here is an excerpt:<br>> The next day, I took them on a little city tour and<br>> accompanied them to do extra shopping at the duty-free shop.<br>> They were to leave two days later for their respective<br>> provinces (Randy is from Pampanga, Nasty, from Samar ).<br>><br>> 'God, ang dilem-dilem naman ditow (it is so dark<br>> here)!' screamed Nasty in his characteristic Taglish<br>> slang, 'At ang inet-inet pa (and so warm)! * * *<br>><br>> All throughout the day, Nasty complained about everything.<br>> He griped that all Filipinos he encountered were dense and<br>> inefficient (I hope that didn't include me!); that the<br>> traffic was horrendous and drivers 'drove like they were<br>> late for their funerals'; that the pollution from the<br>> smoke-belching vehicles was irritating his dainty,<br>> surgically-pinched nose. He was disgusted that water closets<br>> didn't work; horrified that there was no toilet paper in<br>> public toilets ('God, how do you people do it?' he<br>> bewailed); petrified by street children begging while<br>> soaking wet in the rain ('Where are the parents of these<br>> kids?' he nagged).<br>><br>> He moaned about the proliferation of slums, people crossing<br>> the superhighways ('There should be underground or<br>> overhead walkways for pedestrians! ' he demanded), the<br>> potholes on the streets, the disgusting garbage and filth<br>> all over the city, and the annoying floods! And all these<br>> he observed in just one day!<br>><br>> Weeks after the publication of the article, I took<br>> Nasty's silence to mean that of contempt and anger. I<br>> must admit that I didn't care because I was really<br>> turned off by his arrogance. The good news is, Nasty has<br>> finally decided to break his silence and give us his side,<br>> loaded with a big piece of his mind. The bad news is, he<br>> hits more sensitive chords and it stings.<br>><br>><br>><br>><br>> Nasty's E-Mail :<br>> Dear Dero,<br>> My Zen master says, 'Never fight fire with fire.'<br>> So, I sat in a lotus position, imbibed the ethereal qualities<br>> of cool mountain water and stoically resisted the temptation<br>> of answering back to defend myself in rebuttal of your<br>> article. I kept quiet while you and your readers had a<br>> charlatan holiday, dissecting and fanning sarcasm on my<br>> every comment about your country and your people.<br>><br>> I am not mad at you for writing that piece. I was never<br>> upset at any point, even after your readers from all over<br>> the world e-mailed in their two-cents' worth. In fact, I<br>> found it rather amusing and carnival-like. I even felt happy<br>> that people still came to the defense of your Philippines !<br>><br>> If you noticed, I now refer to the Philippines and<br>> Filipinos as your country and your people. Every time I went<br>> back there for vacation, my Filipino-ness always took the<br>> better of me (blame those damn green mangoes smothered with<br>> bagoong!) and made me forget that I am, in all reality, what<br>> you aptly called a 'Little Brown American.' I have<br>> come to terms with my own identity- I am, after all, an<br>> American citizen carrying an American passport!<br>><br>> What precipitated my quick decision to sever my ties with<br>> your country (aside from your ***** of an article) were the<br>> Abu Sayyaf abductions (que barbaridad!) , the Payatas-like<br>> downslide of the peso (eat your hearts out, I earn sweet<br>> American dollars!), the 'devoid of conscience' graft<br>> and corruption in your government (this has gone on for the<br>> longest time-how shameful!), and lately, the stupid<br>> 'Juetengate' and juicy but enraging > 'Boracay' mansion gossips.<br>With all these, who would be proud to be a Filipino? Besides, to tell you frankly,<br>> those Erap jokes are no longer funny- they are passe and<br>> leave a bad taste in the mouth and heart.<br>><br>> No Apology<br>> If I sounded brash and insensitive with the way I threw my<br>> comments, well, I cannot do anything about that because<br>> that is the way I am, and I offer no apology. Here, in<br>> America , you have to tell it like it is or you'll never<br>> be taken seriously. I have learned to drop my 'Pinoy<br>> sugarcoating' because out here, you get nothing done if<br>> you are meek and sweet and pa-api. Hindi puwede mag-Anita<br>> Linda dito!<br>><br>> When I commented about your pollution, street children<br>> mendicants, slums,potholes, toilets that don't work,<br>> garbage, floods, and most of all, the Pinoys' chronic<br>> lack of discipline, I was merely putting into words what I<br>> saw. I can't blame your being blind about your<br>> country's situation. My Zen=2 0master says, 'One<br>> cannot easily see the dirt in one's eye.'<br>><br>> I am sure though that you are aware of those sordid<br>> details, but have grown accustomed to them (like most<br>> Manile?s have). All the complaints I aired may have hurt<br>> your pride but what I wanted you to realize is this: The<br>> things I pointed out are all symptoms of a failing, falling<br>> nation!<br>><br>> Suffering A National Karma?<br>> Could yours be a country cursed with a huge national karmic<br>> debt? It could be payback time, you know. Look back into<br>> your history, look deep inside your hearts-what could you<br>> have done as a nation to deserve this fiasco you are in<br>> today?<br>><br>> What you are faced with didn't just happen overnight-it<br>> developed and grew into a monster in the course of time.<br>> Deeply imbedded in the psyche of the Filipino is the<br>> amalgamation of the characters and events that have impacted<br>> your lives - Dona Victorina, Dona Concepcion, poor Sisa as<br>> well the other hilarious and tragic characters of Dr. Jose<br>> Rizal...<br>><br>> Stonehill... the notorious gangsters immortalized by your<br>> Filipino movies like Asiong Salonga (hmmm!), et al...the<br>> killers in your (I thought they'd never end!) massacre<br>> movies...those cheap, appalling _title_s of your<br>> movies...those staged 'religious miracles' that your<br>> naive masses believed...family men with pushy queridas<br>> (mistresses) ...your crooked politicians, undependable<br>> police officers and greedy customs collectors.. .your<br>> bribe-hungry court judges...Imeldific, gloriously smiling<br>> and crying at the same time, bejeweled. (How very Fellini!)<br>><br>> What you are is the sum total of your history, your<br>> heritage and culture,your education, the crap that your<br>> press sensationalizes, the bad icons that your movies<br>> glorify, the artificial values your advertising extols, the<br>> bad examples your leaders and role models project. What you<br>> feed your country's mind is what it becomes. You have<br>> become the ugly monster that you've created. You are now<br>> crying all the tears your sickeningly sentimental movies<br>> wailed out for years and years!<br>><br>> Your Biggest Fault<br>> If there is one thing that comes to mind, I think your<br>> biggest fault would be your individual greed. 'Ako<br>> muna!' seems to be the national mantra. The trouble is,<br>> very few people think for the common good in a deplorable<br>> 'to each his own kurakot' festival. Coupled by your<br>> crab mentality of pushing down others, this can be fatal.<br>> You think barangay, not national. Hello, everybody else<br>> around the world is thinking global! Europe is unshackling<br>> her national boundaries while you are building fences around<br>> your nipa huts.<br>><br>> Do yourselves a favor and look at your nation as a ship.<br>> All of you are in it and it is sinking! Realize your<br>> oneness-what hurts your brother hurts you, too. Think about<br>> the future of your children and the succeeding generations,<br>> and do something about it quick before your poor little<br>> banca plunges forever into the irretrievable depths of<br>> despair.<br>><br>> Star-Struck Nation<br>> You are a nation of star-struck ignoramuses. You are easily<br>> awed by your mo vie stars who are usually nothing but<br>> uneducated, aquiline- nosed and light-skinned ********<br>> picked up from some gutter somewhere. I have seen what these<br>> artistas illusionadas can get away with. They just flash<br>> their capped-tooth smiles and policemen let them get away<br>> with traffic violations; they bat their false eyelashes and<br>> customs officers impose no duty on their suspicious<br>> balikbayan boxes.<br>><br>> Worst of all, with the Filipino movie industry taking a<br>> nosedive, hordes of actors and show personalities went into<br>> politics. It is, as they say, the next best<br>> 'racket'-there is more money to be made in the<br>> politicking business than in show business! (And what is<br>> this I hear that in the coming elections, more are jumping<br>> into the arena? Mag-hara-kiri na kayo!) How can you expect<br>> these comedians and actors, who only know how to take<br>> directions from their directors, to direct your nation? For<br>> them,politics will just be an 'act'. No big surprise<br>> here, for they are mere actors with no original _script_s to<br>> speak, no original visions to share. So what can you expect<br>> but a government thatis a comedy of errors. Serves you and<br>> your star- struck nation right!<br>><br>> My Zen master says, 'Give unto Caesar what is due to<br>> Caesar, but keep Charlie Chaplin on the silver screen to<br>> make us laugh.' To survive, you must teach your<br>> citizenry to say no to three things - no to drugs, no to<br>> stealing and graft and corruption, and no to artistas in<br>> politics. I hope you've learned your lesson by now.<br>> (Yours is the onl y country where Mexican soap stars are<br>> received like royalty in the presidential palace. How<br>> shoddy! God forbid-Fernando Carrillo might end up being your<br>> next president. At least he has great abs and doesn't<br>> wobble like a penguin when he walks!)<br>><br>> For those artistas who honestly believe that they can make<br>> a positive difference in the Filipino masses' life, they<br>> must first study law, business and public administration,<br>> and immerse themselves in the life and passion of Mother<br>> Teresa. Politics is not an art for dilettante artistas to<br>> dabble in. It is called 'Political Science,' hello?!<br>><br>> Educate Your Masses<br>> Educate the masses - especially your electorate. What you<br>> need is an intelligent vote aside from, of course,<br>> intelligent candidates. The University of San Carlos in Cebu<br>> City , founded in 1595, and the University of Santo Tomas in<br>> Manila , established in 1611, are the oldest universities in<br>> Asia , and are even older than Harvard. But the standard of<br>> Pinoy education has deteriorated so much that the<br>> Philippines ranks among the poorest in the educational<br>> hierarchy of Asia . Education, education, education -<br>> that' s what you need in this age of information,<br>> information, information.<br>><br>> If all your social, religious and political sectors<br>> don't sit down now and decide to take the Right Way ,<br>> the Philippines and your children's children will be<br>> grand losers in the worldwide rush to the future. Education<br>> is one sure way to salvation. Teach what is right, good,<br>> beautiful and beneficial. Downplay all negativity if you<br>> cannot eliminate it altogether.<br>><br>> The Ideal President<br>> I've got news for you. (As if you didn't already<br>> know.) No matter whom you put up there as your leader or<br>> president, it will be the same banana. Even a holy man can<br>> turn into another J.E. (Judas Escariot) for a few pieces of<br>> silver. Kumpares, alalays, relatives and cronies will<br>> encrust like flies and maggots on his cordon sanitaire. And<br>> it will be the same despicable 'Sa amin na 'to!'<br>> hullabaloo all over again.<br>><br>> Take an advice from Aling Epang: 'Pumili ng matanda,<br>> mayaman, mabait, at madaling mamatay.' Get a president<br>> who is old - so that he is full of wisdom, rich - so he<br>> won't need to steal more money, goodhearted - so he will<br>> render heartfelt service to his people, and is in the sunset<br>> of his life - so that he will think of nothing but gaining<br>> good points to present when he meets his Creator. And may I<br>> add: At iisa lang ang pamilya! This is, of course, asking<br>> for the moon. Just pray fervently for an intelligent leader<br>> with a pure heart who genuinely loves the common tao!<br>><br>> Magpakatotoo Kayo! Wake up and look at the real you. Enough<br>> with looking at your reflection in glorious,<br>> self-embellishing mirrors. The tropical sun can play tricks,<br>> you know. Do not wait for darkness to fall before you take<br>> that much-needed long, hard look at your real situation.<br>><br>> Magpakatotoo kayo, ano? This isn't a wake-up call - it<br>> is the final alarm!<br>><br>> Save the ship while yo u still can. Don't wait till<br>> your people have no more dreams left to hang on to, no more<br>> hope to sustain their broken spirits. I came home, spent my<br>> penny-pinched savings so that even in the minutest way I<br>> could help your bruised economy. Your politicians sit on<br>> their fat, farting butts and get balatos (kuno!) in the<br>> millions. Receivers are as guilty as the givers. Now, tell<br>> me, who is really nasty?<br>><br>> I Have Made My Decision; So Should You.<br>> My Zen master says, 'Life is all about decisions, not<br>> choices.' I have made a decision which I know will be<br>> very hard for me to keep- You will never hear from me again<br>> (not in this vein) and I will not even think of visiting or<br>> buwisiting your Manila ever. This is my way of letting you<br>> know that I have given up on you. Bahala na kayo! Only you<br>> can help yourselves because at the stage you are in, nobody<br>> would want to help you. My Zen master says, 'You have to<br>> fall to learn to rise again.'<br>><br>> How much lower do you want to go?<br>> Anyway, regarding the Philippines as a tourist destination,<br>> you have a lot of cleaning up and face-lifting to do before<br>> foreigners would dare go to your islands again. The Abu<br>> Sayyaf episode has done your tourism industry more damage<br>> than you could ever imagine, and it will take a long time<br>> before the world forgets. (By the way, your tourism projects<br>> are lusterless and have no global impact. If you want real<br>> business, spruce up your infrastructure and do aggressive<br>> marketing on the World Wide Web!)<br>><br>> Of course, I would gladly reverse my decision if someone<br>> offered me exclusive lordship over lotto, bingo, jueteng,<br>> pintakasi and the jai alai.Think about it: this will be to<br>> your advantage because I never give tong or blood commission<br>> to anyone! (If only your president used the millions he<br>> received from those gambling lords to build homes for the<br>> masses, you wouldn't have any more squatters. Huling<br>> hirit: defrost those Marcos billions, pay off some debt,<br>> place the rest in high-yield investments, feed your hungry,<br>> and spread bounty and joy to every Filipino! Are you stupid<br>> or what? - That's your money sucked from the blood of<br>> your people!)<br>><br>> My Zen master says, 'Vox populi is not always the<br>> voice of God.'<br>> Come over to L.A and I'll show you a great time!<br>><br>><br>> Our friend Randy says hello! We will be going<br>> to Vancouver to feast our eyes on the colors of autumn. Wish<br>> you could join us.<br>><br>> The new Miss America , Angela Perez<br>> Baraquio, is of Filipino ancestry. Dero, her parents hail<br>> from Pangasinan just like you! But keep in mind that she is<br>> an American (in case some wise fools over there claim her to<br>> be Filipino like they always do whenever someone becomes<br>> successful). Wait for the girl to say it don't put words in her mouth!<br>> Mabuhay kayo ( SANA )!<br>> Sa totoo lang, MAGD USA KAYONG LAHAT!<br>> (Don't you just love my Waray-Kano accent?) He-he-he!<br>><br>I have made my decision, now make yours. I would hate for<br>> the day to come when I'd have to say, 'I told you<br>> so!' Good luck! (You need it.)<br>><br>> An ex-Filipino<br>> J. Anastasio<br>> 'Nasty'<br>><br>><br>><br>><br>My Short Reply :<br>><br>><br>><br>> Dear Nasty,<br>> Thanks for your e-mail. I swear you sort of stole the words<br>> from right under my tongue. Now, I am utterly speechless.<br>><br>> Send my regards to Randy. Wishing you the best!<br>><br>><br>><br>> God Bless <!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-18890386081330724792008-11-07T05:31:00.000-05:002008-11-07T10:31:55.926-05:00Family Contest - need your help!<p><strong><u>Family Contest: </u></strong></p> <p style="PADDING-LEFT: 30px;">We are soliciting names for our new street address.</p> <p style="PADDING-LEFT: 30px;">Since we are splitting out 2 parcels from within the seller’s property we are required to have a seperate private drive to the parcels. The current house address is 3819 2nd Street. Our new address will be 1234 (new private drive name).</p> <p style="PADDING-LEFT: 30px;"><strong>Contest rules</strong> - none (just keep it clean) The county says the following words are already overused: deer, lake, oak, maple.</p> <p style="PADDING-LEFT: 30px;"><strong>Prize:</strong> <em>Expense paid trip anywhere in the world - your choice. (Guess who the judges are)</em></p> <p><strong><u>I need your input/suggestions regarding this. A little info about the couple, they are retired, the property has a lake, waterfront house, secluded.</u></strong></p><a href="mailto:rhoward@goldrush.com"><u><font color="#0000ff"></font></u></a><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-50591555574372218192008-11-06T15:58:00.000-05:002008-11-06T20:58:55.054-05:00Crazy Thursday<p>My day didnt start right today. I actually woke up an hour earlier than normal....so I had time to watch "Regis and Kelly". The discussion was great and I learned that 43% of Married Men thinks that they should have marry their Ex-Gfs instead......Kelly said, well, too bad....your just stuck with your wife! Regis replied, just suck it up Dude! haha......I had fun....only to find out I was late for my first appointment! whhhhaaaaaaatttttttt! So, I rushed to my car and off I go. At lunch, I went to pick up my new laptop and Ultrasound machine provided by my company for work. I put them in the trunk and I must have put my car keys inside, too. Of course, I cant get inside my car!!!! Im so pissed!!!!! Gladly I have my cellphone and was able to call my Insurance company. They send somebody to unlock my car with no extra charge in less than 45 mins. AAA Insurance has been so good to me. I dont mind paying the extra dollars as long as Im in good hands. But anyways, I rescheduled everybody in my appointment lists...that took at least an hour.....now, I will have a crazy Friday because of this. arghhh!.....</p> <p>I have learned that Americans values their TIME. Every minute counts. They spend it wisely. If you think you will be late for an appointment, you should always call them at least an hour before your schedule and let them know that you will be late or you are not able to make it. In Doctors office, you will be charge for being late or if you dont show up. TIME is so valuable here.....it makes me reflect the way Filipinos manage their Time, it is the exact opposite way! </p> <p> </p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-51538522945978945612008-11-05T04:33:00.000-05:002008-11-05T09:33:38.823-05:00OBAMA, Mr. President!<p>Change is definitely here. Yes, we can!</p> <p>Everything has been said......and Im so happy that OBAMA won!</p> <p>I stayed up all night to watch the election and his acceptance speech. Its worth it! </p> <p>Just for the record.....61% white americans, 23% Black Americans, 10% Hispanic Americans voted for Obama for Obama</p> <p>66 % Young Americans voted for Obama</p> <p>60% women voted for Obama</p> <p>50% men voted for Obama</p> <p> </p> <p> </p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061612271001043470.post-13251874963126704012008-11-02T17:25:00.000-05:002008-11-02T22:25:22.744-05:00JudgmentalCharles and I did our groceries at Meijers today. We decided to use the self-checkout lane. I told Charles we should go to the 12 or less counter instead but NO because we have more than 12, we probably have 15 items but as you know my husband is very honest, too honest. So we were behind these 2 ladies and their super annoying kid with a full cart, they were sooo slow. She was very meticulous with what she scan, checking the price of each item, although nothing is wrong with that but I think they should take into consideration the customers who were next in line. She was la la la...as if nobody is waiting. I have read the whole magazines on the rack and they were still scanning. We probably waited for more than 30 minutes, by that time I'm so grouchy. Just when I thought they were done, something happened to the payment system, so I was looking at the machine (not them!) and thought to myself "dang machine" and probably showed some bad expression (referring to the machine). I wasn't mad at them, just disappointed. So when it was my turned, this bitch came up to my husband and said, Sir, I would just like to have a word with your wife (Charles thought he was gonna say something nice), then I faced her and she was just bitching me...calling me rude and that I was staring at her sister and made a bad gesture....I was shocked and Charles did too. She left right away. People were looking at me. I feel so embarassed. It makes me mad that I didnt have the chance to defend myself...not that it matters to her, but it matters to me...Im hurt....shes being so judgmental......as far as I know, she's the one that is rude!<br><br>I was so mad that I cried. Ive never been called "rude" nor humiliated in front of other people. Charles hugged me and apologizes for not defending me, I understand becuase we were both shocked and she left right away. Charles said he was proud that I was able to control my anger. She was just lucky because I'm full from our dinner date and the situation is so shocking that I froze. I am now experienceing late reactions and too emotional. I just wished I was able to tell her she's a bitch and dragged her into the street and _____!<br> <!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>MARIZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010013321492813031noreply@blogger.com0