Happy New Year 2012!!

Wishing everyone a prosperous New Year 2012!!!! May this year brings us good health, job, more love, peace and lots and lots of money and less disasters in this world.

Wow! Unbelievable and it's so fast. How's your New Year folks? Mine went well lastnight and even today. Celebrated it with my inlaws here at home despite of lossing my hubby's grandma who died last December 26 and was buried last Dec. 30. Life goes on even if everyone is still shocked of what happened.

On the other hand, I am happy that I was able to chat my family back home and saw them via skype. Seeing their smiling faces and saying thank you made me teary-eyed yesterday. It makes my heart melt that they appreciate my simple gestures for them. I can't wait to see them next year and that's the main reason why I work so hard coz I have so many plans for them when I get back home. I wish to accomplish these goals with the help of our Almighty Father.

Anyway, I was reading the prediction of an astrologist via yahoo and it says that I'll be lucky in the engineering field. Hmmm, I might try my luck and search for Network Engineer Jobs. This sounds strange but who knows?

Cake Or Cupcake?

Before I'll shop for plus size dresses for my online business, allow me to post this home-made chocolate fondant I made for my son's birthday last wednesday. Nothing fancy. Since we only had family dinner, I decided to baked him a cake instead of buying one at the patisserie which will cost me at leasts 50 €. His children's party will be this coming sunday and the place where I have our reservation will provide him his birthday cake. Parents will be around of course and I'm hesitating at the moment if I'll be serving them chocolate fondant once again or chocolate cupcakes only. Which is best? There'll be cookies, candies, mallows and some other stuffs of course aside from the birthday cake Raphaël will be sharing with his friends.

My Simple & Small Christmas Tree

I have my Christmas tree earlier this year. I bought it last week of November even if hubby was against with my idea. Here in France, people prepare to have their Christmas tree when December comes in. They always prefer to have the fresh one and not the artificial one. And as it is fresh, of course, the pine tree dies early too if you'll have it early. I don't really care if it dies early or not. All I want is to have it early and that's it to surprise my son. I had it for 19 € and it's really small. Decorated it in my own style. Raphaël was very happy when he first saw it of course. Mind you, I had to put it up twice because he likes to play with it and so the Christmas tree and the decos keep on falling down. Oh well, that's the life of being a mom. I have to explain things at him over and over until he understands even if sometimes, he'll try to explain me why he does it (in his own toddler language lolz).

So excuse me if my Christmas tree is not as beautiful as yours. It's tempting me to redecorate it once again while I'm looking for Howard medical computer carts. Shall I do it once again?

I'm Workaholic

It makes me feel good and more confident now that I'm starting to work. Earning your own money is completely different. You'll learn to value every single penny you'll have. Hubby's not selfish nor greedy. He always provides me anything that I want and need and he even gives me his card even if I have my own. I don't abuse his kindness. These last days, I really stick to my budget and follow what's in the paper. Would you believe that our monthly grocery is only 250 €? I told hubby that it will be better to really write down anything, that way, we'll be able to tract down our unwanted expenses. See? I'm more stingy now that I started working. It's just that it's too difficult to earn here yet too easy to spend 'em. I prefer to spend our money for my son's future like sending him in a private school even if people around us don't agree us. Talking about money, I shall check automated clearing house and maybe I'll find something interested for my income.

Christmas Tree Up

This morning, an hour before lunch. I had an errand at the center so I took the opportunity to get a small one instead of waiting for Ikea's fresh pine trees. I got ours for 19 €. The moment that I arrived home, I immediately decorated it (I'm a dummy when it comes to decorating Christmas tree)and placed all the gifts below. Hubby and Raphaël were both surprised to see it. We were supposed to decorate it the 3 of us but I had my bellydancing class this evening, plus I cooked pinakbet, ironed the clothes and etc. and thought that it will be too late for my son to wait for me 'till I'm back home. Raphaël has plenty of gifts, as usual. Next project, look for mens dress shoes for hubby. He loves shoes just like me :-).

Freezin' At Work

Grrrrrr! So cold at work. I work in the evening for an hour (other agency) and it's just so freaking cold outside even if I have layers of clothes already. Funny but no matter how cold the weather is and how many layers I wear, I have to wear my stilettos of course lolz. People around me always ask me if I'm not cold and my answer? "Yes I am but I don't really care as long as I'm wearing my heels" hahahahaha. This has to end so soon when winter comes in and of course and with rv repair. For the moment, I can still manage it. Because of this, I always have free tickets my clients for the different concerts and theater shows. Lucky girl.

Änna Danseuse Orientale sur Le Bouscat, Bordeaux & Alentours

Je suis Änna, danseuse orientale sur Le Bouscat, Bordeaux & Alentours. Originaire des Philippines, je désire partager ma passion et vous faire voyager dans une atmosphère de Mille et Une Nuits.

Quand j’ai découvert la danse orientale, j’ai immédiatement ressenti un coup de cœur, et j’ai su tout de suite que j’allais vivre une histoire… d’amour. Grâce à ma superbe prof Caroline Chatel de Bordeaux. j’ai appris les techniques et les différents styles. Je n’arrête jamais de me perfectionner. Je voyage également pour me nourrir du talents d’autres professeurs prestigieux.

Alors, n’hésitez pas à me contacter pour accompagner mariages, anniversaires, baptêmes, enterrements de vie de jeune fille, ou tout autre événement, sur Bordeaux ou ailleurs.

Sunday Stealing: The W.T.F. Meme

1. One of my favorite TV shows recently changed the actors who played two characters. Have you ever been bothered by a TV show or movie series changing actors who play a character you love?
- yes

2. A coworker recently shared a link to a blog listing the "five things you should know before dating a journalist." As a journalist, I can honestly say the writer was spot-on. What are some things people should know before spending time with you?
- that I can be sweet but very dangerous when angry lolz
- I can cook and serve you delicious foods for a week but nothing on the plate when lazy

3. What is something you often do without realizing that you're doing it?
- a job interview. I had this appointment for a job but because I didn't feel like going to their office, I finally didn't went and decided to go shopping. When I got back home, I regretted for doing it coz that could me my chance.

4. Who has the capacity to make you angrier than anyone else in your life, and what in particular does he or she do to make you so angry?
- my sister because she's so demanding

5. If a fairy waved a magic wand and gave you the house of your dreams, where would it be and what features would it have?
- I want it to be in Philippines for my family. A huge house with a pool and a big garage.

6. What’s a belief that you hold with which many people disagree?
- hmmmm I don't believe in astrology. For me, only God knows what's best for you and only you can do things if you really want it to happen

7. I used to talk in my sleep. In fact, I could carry on a conversation with someone when I was fully asleep, and my mom used this fact when I was a teenager to find out if I did anything wrong and was hiding it from my parents. If you were talking your sleep tonight, what do you think you would say?
- hmmmmmm

8. The fourth installment of the "Twilight" movie series ("Breaking Dawn Part I") will be released in theaters soon. Movie theaters started selling advance tickets for midnight showings months ago. Have you ever attended a midnight premiere showing of a movie?
- yes, I did it many times already :-)

9. On Tuesday, tigers, lions and bears were let loose in Zanesville, Ohio, by their owner before he committed suicide, leading to a hunt in which 49 of the animals, including 18 endangered Bengal tigers, were killed. How would you react if you saw "Caution exotic animals. Stay in your vehicle" being displayed on a road sign?
- Stay in the car if I'll see them for my security and wait until they disappear.

10. If a company opened a theme park aimed at adults, what would you name one of the rides?
- Hooollaaaaah Hollllllllaaaaaah coster

11. Imagine you just moved onto Sesame Street. Which puppet would you want as your new roommate?
- I don't like Sesame street

12. Have you ever had a weird crush on a famous person that didn't make sense to you?
- yes

13. If you get ten minutes to interview any celebrity of your choice, who would you like it to be?
- Marion Cotillard

14. You've just won the complete DVD collection of all the movies starring one actor or actress. Which actor/actress would you pick?
- hmmmm Jennifer Aniston

15. Actor George Clooney recently told People Magazine that he doesn't use Twitter "because I will drink in the evening and I don't want anything that I could possibly write at midnight to actually end my career." What is something you've said through social media and then regretted it?
- hmmm nothing. I have twitter account but I only posted twice there I guess

16. VH1 has re-introduced its hit show "Pop-Up Video," which gives behind-the-scenes facts for popular music videos. What musician would you be most interested in learning behind-the-scenes facts about?
- hmmm

17. If you stumbled across someone's personal written journal that was accidentally left in a public place, would you read any of the content?
- maybe lolz

18. What is the title of a self-help book that you'd never want to see on a store bookshelf?
- hmmmm

19. Many media outlets have been asking this question a lot this week... Which Halloween costume do you think will be overdone this year?
- hmmmmmm do they give a shit on that?

20. Should a marriage license have a renewal date or expiration date, like a driver’s license?
- no but northface backpacks yes, for the trend and use.