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!
And i asked hubby for the CD/DVD of the show as a xmas present...we'll see! hehe
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!
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!
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....:)
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.
LAS VEGAS – 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.
ROUND 2
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.
Iole scores it 10-9, Pacquiao.
ROUND 3
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.
Iole scores it 10-9, Pacquiao
ROUND 5
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.
Iole scores it 10-9, Pacquiao
ROUND 6
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.
Iole scores it 10-9, Pacquiao
ROUND 7
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.
Iole scores it 10-8, Pacquiao
ROUND 8
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.
Iole scores it 10-9, Pacquiao
ROUND 9
Fight is stopped just as the round is set to begin. Manny Pacquiao is the winner. Official time is 3:00 of the eighth.
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!
Go Manny!!!!
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!
I was so busy that I didnt have time to take a lot of pictures....I will post a few later...:)
So, heres the classic American menu I prepared:
Appetizer: Artichoke dips and Crab parmessan dips with crackers, Fresh dips with Ruffles Frit0 Lay.
Main Dish: 24lb Roasted Turkey, Bistek Ala Mariz
Side Dish: Buttered rice, Green Bean Casserole, Potato salad, cranberry relish, creamy cucumber dill salad, Stuffing (dressing), Butternut Squash, Cornbread
Dessert: Gingerbread Pumpkin Trifle, Bryers Rocky Road Chocolate Ice Cream, Checkered Chocolate Ice Cream
Other Desserts made by the family: Apple pie, Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Pie
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?
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, I had a good life!
I can't help but noticed her beautiful skin and asked, did you ever used Oil Of Olay? 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...:)
She seems very happy today. I think the good old memories motivates her. So, I took advantage of the oppurtunity and asked her, What is the secret of a long life? She replied quickly, "Being Happy and satisfied! 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!"
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...:)
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...
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.
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.
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