Mobile Blogging Tuesday, April 15, 2014

I guess I really haven't been around for a while that I didn't know Blogger has a mobile version. Yay! I can use this to blog while I'm on the go or while I'm taking a break from work. I'm happy there's an app like this available. 😊

On Paid Posts Saturday, July 13, 2013

I used to write sponsored posts on this blog, as well as my other blogs. Recently, with the changes Google made in terms of ranking websites and pages, these sponsored posts with links pointing towards certain websites are now deemed an obsolete way in improving the page rank of that particular website. So what does this have to do with me?

Well, not much I guess, since I've stopped accepting paid posts a long time ago. However, for those who are just starting their blogging journey and are thinking of monetizing their blog by accepting guest posts, it means a lot because they won't be able to do so anymore. To be perfectly honest, I earned quite a handsome amount in doing so about 3-4 years ago.

On the other side, what this means for website owners is that the playing field just got even (somehow). You can't buy your page rank anymore, you can only increase it through organic ways. It seems like a pretty great idea to me, the way Google has changed things around. But of course, there's really no specific or simple formula in increasing your page rank. :)

Mafia and Cheyenne Tuesday, December 04, 2012

 

My American Pitbull Terrier Mafia on the right (she just had her ears cropped) with our new Boston Terrier Cheyenne. They play rough, but it's all good fun. :)

Mobile Blogging Friday, November 09, 2012

I was pleasantly surprised to come across Google Mobile while thinking of what to post here. This is definitely going to make blogging on the go a whole lot easier and more fun, plus the fact that you can insert pictures you took from your mobile phone into your blog posts. I'll definitely be downloading this and let you know how it goes. :)

I Missed the oDesk Contractor Appreciation Day Tuesday, November 06, 2012

What: oDesk Contractor Appreciation Day

When: November 6, 2012

Where: UP Dilliman Bahay ng Alumni

Oh well...I am very sad to say I missed this event. I was looking forward to it for several weeks but I ended up missing it because my arm hurt really bad because of the vaccine.

Custom Posters Thursday, November 01, 2012

Believe it or not. you will need a poster more than once in your life. You might need a custom poster for a birthday party for instance, or perhaps a poster for your event or family gathering. You can also use a custom poster to print out a picture you took, in order to properly showcase and display it.

Custom poster frames are a great way to preserve the posters you've printed and to properly display them as well. You can order different sizes of prints online from many different online shops, and create or design them according to your preference.

If you're looking to create a sign for a store, you should look into having a poster created for it. This will allow you to attract more attention from people who pass by, as well as those who are near the vicinity of your store. There are plenty of reasons why having a custom poster is a necessity, and it is to your advantage to have one created for you.

Once you have figured out how you can use a custom poster, it's time to have one created. As mentioned earlier, there are plenty of online stores where you can have a custom poster created according to your liking. You can visit the site to find out more about how you can design and create your very own poster, and how much it will cost to have it printed, depending on the size you want. You should make sure to be as creative as you possibly can in order to make the best looking poster. After all, if you will be displaying it in a public place, it will be visible to a lot of people which is why you should ensure that it looks as good as it can!

Happy Halloween! Thursday, November 01, 2012

Happy Halloween everyone! :)

Movie Theater Popcorn At Home Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Popcorn is probably the most popular snack to eat and have while watching a movie. You don't need a fork or any other eating utensils to eat it - clean fingers will do just fine. Movie houses have great popcorn snacks, and some even offer different flavors like cheese, butter and salt, and other unique flavors. They have their own machines popcorn which ensures that every corn kernel is popped evenly.

Unfortunately, when you prepare your own popcorn at home, it's not as easy nor as delicious as the kind in the movie house. Most of the time, the popcorn you cook in the microwave oven will have kernels that didn't pop, as well as burnt ones, which are usually the first ones to pop. Plus, the flavors are either too salty and too high in calories.

Fortunately, you can get your own machines popcorn for home use. If you're just like me and want movie house popcorn in the comfort of your home, you'll be pleasantly surprised that you can buy your own popcorn machine online. visit the site for more information about movie house popcorn cooked in the comfort of your home. What's great about having your own popcorn machine is that there's no waiting in line for you to get your popcorn. You just need to make a one-time investment in buying the machine - compared to when you go to the movies where you always have to pay for the popcorn. Plus, you can cook as many or as little as you like. You will also have complete control over the flavors you put in - allowing you to count just how many calories are included in one bowl of your home made popcorn. Great popcorn snacks aren't just in the movie houses; you can make them right in the your own home!

Let's Move & Let's Love Monday, September 17, 2012

I lost my dad recently. And yes, I still say recently even though I know how to count - it's two months shy of a year.

To say I miss him is an understatement; I still hope with all my might that this is just a bad dream I will eventually wake up from, even though I know it's not. I never thought it was possible to miss someone that the thought of them actually makes your chest hurt.

All the things that happened have been hardest for my mom. I can't help but feel so sad and helpless whenever she's sad. I know it's just a natural reaction, but I hope I could somehow make her smile, or at least ease the loneliness of losing my dad.

I have to admit, my mom and I were not really in the best of terms so to speak. She was strict, I was hard-headed. We never saw things in the same way, and when I got pregnant while I was still in college, I knew I disappointed her. I guess I disappointed her so much she didn't bother attending my college graduation.

She would often say I'd understand her and the things she did when I had a child of my own. And guess what? I never thought these words would come out of my mouth (or type them), she was right.

When I had my first child, things somehow took a turn for the better. She softened up at the sight of her first grandchild, and she wasn't as stern as before. We became closer too, and we became friends. So now, with the loss of my dad, I know everyone's still hurting but I plan on calling her everyday, sending her a text message just to check on her (we live in two completely different cities), and whenever I can, visit her during the weekends. I wish we were friends sooner, even before I had a child. But I guess some lessons are learned the hard way. :)

Funny how this post is entitled Let's Move and Let's Love. I've been trying to convince her and my eldest sister to move in with me and my family for several months already so I can keep an eye out on them.

The Second Worst Day of My Life Tuesday, September 11, 2012

I will not go into details, but yesterday was the second worst day of my life. I'm just writing it down so I don't forget.

Random Blues? Friday, September 07, 2012

I've been feeling sad and lonely lately. I don't know...maybe I'm just overworked or something. Whatever it is, I hope to shake it off in the coming days, it's not healthy for me or the people around me. Not to mention the fact that this really isn't what or who I am.

Newest Member of the Family Tuesday, September 04, 2012

Henry will be taking home this adorable female pitbull puppy. I'm not sure what to name her; I'm thinking of a name that's not too girly, if you know what I mean. :) Any suggestions will be highly appreciated.

A Stray Bird Monday, September 03, 2012

A lost and very hungry bird joined our other birds the other day. I don't know if the bird is a he or a she, but the bird sure looks pretty. It was very hungry and was eating what the other birds had dropped. We had a vacant cage, and we put bird seed and sunflower seeds in it, and the bird went inside the cage to eat and drink. I'm glad it won't be hungry anymore.

Firearm License Card Saturday, April 07, 2012

Up to now, I still can't believe my husband's got the G thing, and his license. It's for our protection, and as the saying goes, it's people and not G's that kill people.

Congratulations Nicole! Thursday, April 05, 2012

Congratulations Nicole for successfully finishing Kindergarten! We're all proud of you. :)

The Birds Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Back to School??? Friday, March 23, 2012

I am now seriously considering thoughts about going to law school. Seriously.

I finished a pre-law course, Economics, and it will take me another 5 years to complete law school. From there, I'll have to take the bar exam in order to become a real, licensed lawyer.

Part of me is inspired by the impeachment proceedings I watch every Monday-Thursday. I admire the lawyers for having so much knowledge of what to do and what not to do, and how legal proceedings work.

There is also a part of me that wants to take up law for necessity. I'll keep this to myself for the meantime. Lol.

Tweeting on Twitter Sunday, March 18, 2012

I've been a member of Twitter for years, but I've never really been active on the site until recently. Now, I'm more into Twitter and update my status there more frequently than I do on FaceBook.

I read a person's comment on Twitter that the people there are "intelligent." Well, that's her opinion and she's entitled to it, but I have to agree with her. It is hard to squeeze everything you want to say in just 160 characters. So, I guess she does have a point. :)

If you'd like to follow me on Twitter, I'm @isleng17

See you there! Tweet tweet!

Gifts Monday, February 27, 2012

I am lucky in many ways, and one of them is work. I have a great job plus great bosses. I mean, who gives their employees gifts for Christmas when they're halfway across the globe? Thanks to my manager Megan. :)

It's Three Months Sunday, February 26, 2012

Yesterday marked the third month of my father's untimely and unexpected passing. I'm beginning to hate and dread the 25th of each month.

I don't know, it just seems so unreal to me. You see a name on the grave, a name you can write with your eyes closed, a name you'd know anywhere. And a part of me can't believe that name is there.