Souvenirs From South Carolina

He got me some shot glasses, a shark figurine, and a crystal rock. He got the Texas shot glass during their layover in Texas. Akesha got some shells that hubby found at the Myrtle Beach, a horse, and a silly monkey book.

Then he got us some shirts.....:)

And a military coin. Hubby loves to collect military coins.

These are the knick knacks that hubby got for us when he came home from South Carolina. I did not expect him to get us these stuff...well, he knows what I like to get every time we go somewhere....SOUVENIRS! Thanks a lot hon, you are awesome. I love yah!

Read Music

Are you a musician looking to improve your site reading? You might be interested in the step-by-step system to help you master the piano by sight reading. Many people feel like sight reading hiders their ability to play the piano. Mastering piano sight reading can be a very challenging task. To get valuable sight reading tips, you can enter your email information at sightreadingtips.com.

The best thing is that you can become a proficient piano sight reader. This website has designed a course that specializes specifically in piano sight reading practices. This course comes with a 45-minute DVD, and 1 CD ROM of computer exercises. This course can help you with your note recognition, harmonic intervals recognition, and melodic intervals recognition. This course also comes with a 177-page sheet music exercises. You can order directly from their website.

This course will give you the secrets you desire to read both treble clef and bass clef notes, count the rhythm of any piece accurately while sight reading a new piece, and will teach you the indispensable “mirror” concept. So what are you waiting for? If you want to improve or want to learn how to sight read, you need to visit sightreadingtips.com and see how they can help.

Love You Card

I would like to thank Tjan of Insights and sis Jen of The Way I Use To Be for giving me this "Love You" card. This is their one way of expressing their appreciation to their friends who's giving them the best friendship they could ever have. I am also thankful that I met these two lovely ladies here in blog land. To all my friends, this is also for you. Come and grab it!

Wordless Wednesday: Flowers and A Cake

Aside from preparing a welcome sign/balloons for hubby, Akesha and I also bought a cake and flowers for hubby. Once a month hubby buy flowers for me, but this month I have to stepped up and bought flowers for him as part of his homecoming.

A simple and ordinary chocolate cake....have no time to bake!

P.S Will finish blog hopping tomorrow...got a headache folks...thanks for the visit.

Handmade Cashmere Shawls

Are you familiar with pashmina? What is pashmina? Pashmina refers to a type of fine cashmere wool and the textiles made from it. The wool comes from pashmina goat, which is a special breed of goat. It is also known as a handmade cashmere shawls. How would you like to get a new pashmina? This kind of shawl is a versatile fashion accessory. You can either use as a belt, a wrap or even a sarong. You can also use this as a handy garment to complement the color of your jacket as well. If you are looking for great selections of pashminas, you should not look any further because lovepashminas.com has it all. They have all kinds of selections to choose from. They also offer a summer sale up to 50% off. So what are you waiting for? You should visit them today.

THE DEVIL AND THE BLACKBERRIES

Here's some blackberries for yah! These wild blackberries grow everywhere in our backyard. I tried to eat it one time, but it wasn't that good. I much prefer the ones in the store....lol!

THE DEVIL AND THE BLACKBERRIES

English Legend

The English tale you never to eat blackberries after early autumn. Here’s why: When the Devil was kicked out of Heaven on October 11, he landed, cursing and screaming, on a thorny blackberry bush.

He avenges himself on the same day every year by spitting on the berries, which makes them inedible. (Some people say he pees on the blackberries!) He avenges himself on the same day every year by peeing on the berries, which makes them unfit for human consumption.

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Cut Like a Pro

When I was growing up I can barely remember having a long hair. I always have my hair short. For me having a long hair is a pain in a butt. It is hard to maintain a long hair and also hair maintenance here in the US is 4 times expensive compare to the Philippines. I usually go to the hair salon here once in a year, but when I was in the Philippines I go there more often.

Hubby wanted my hair long like this....but

I would rather have a short hair like this..:) lol!

Anyhow he has no choice because when he came home from work (a week before he went to South Carolina) I already cut my hair short. Yes, I cut my hair! For the first time in my hair history....lol! I am confident enough to cut it by myself. So here's the evidence. Hubby wants me to go to the hair salon to get my hair trimmed, but I opposed. I am happy to have my short hair back!

Music Education Resources

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There are many reasons to use Ravel. You have a sample library that will give you the potential to perform music compared to a live orchestra. You will send them your properly formatted score via their website, and they will send you the superb recording of the piece. Your work will be scrutinized by music professionals who would be acquainted with your composition. They have the tools to make your work better. You can focus on composing, while they focus on the sample libraries with proper instrument balancing and audio mixing. The good news is that you will own the copyrights to your composition and all rights to your recording.

Ravel Virtual Studios was founded by composers who don’t have access to live musicians. They are dedicated to helping performers discover new music that should be heard. So if you are looking to improve on your composition and musical talent, you should checkout Ravel Virtual Studios.

Long Choppy Layers

My kind of hair. This is the hairstyle I copied when I cut my own hair. I am glad it turned out as what I expected. I had trouble cutting the back part though, but I have managed to do it by myself.

This hairstyle is a unique combination of a choppy cut with layers which creates a beautiful look. This cut is a lot longer but still full of definition. The layers are slightly defined and compliment the choppy ends for a very nice mix. This layered hairstyle is not for everyone but some women will find it a very nice fit.

Back2School Laptop-a-Day Sweepstakes

So how many of you would like a new laptop? There would be nothing more important to me than to have this brand new HP 550 Notebook 15-inch laptop sitting next to me to satisfy my computer needs. For all of you who are students, this would be a great deal for you. You will be able to take notes while you are in class, and you will be able to take this new computer to school and do your homework while you are at lunch. What other tool has all these great features? You can have the opportunity to win one of these laptops by visiting the Back2School Laptop-a-Day Sweepstakes. Here is what you need to do. You will need to purchase one of the services offered such as Charter High-Speed for 19.99 a month, Charter Digital Home and High-Speed Internet at $74.98 a month or you can purchase Charter Digital Home, High-Speed Internet, and Charter Telephone for $100 a month. After you have signed up for one these great services, you will also recieve a FREE gift card ranging in value from $25-$100 with special online deals and you will be entered to win an HP 550 Notebook 15-inch with Windows Vista and a NeoTec Compu Backpack. You can also visit Charter on Facebook and follow them at Charter on Twitter. So what are you waiting for? You should hurry up because the contest runs through September 15 only.

Glad to Have You Back Hon!

She's so excited to see her papa back...she thought that when papa comes home she will get a "frysfries and chick-en"...lol! I made the welcome sign and Akesha draw all those twirls.



How was your weekend folks? We had a very hectic weekend. Hubby just got back from his annual tour from South Carolina....whew! Finally. Glad to have you back hon! We don't do much this weekend aside from going to church with FIL, and we went grocery shopping. And we spent most of our time at home watching movies. How about you? For the record, I wasn't able to blog hop for 2 days...sorry folks! I felt like I was gone for 1 year....lol! Anyhow, will blog hop in a bit.

Military Communication Devices

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Mellow Yellow: Our Lemon Tree

It is Mellow Yellow Monday time. This weeks entry of mine is the lemon tree. We have tons of lemons in our backyard. Would you like to bring a basket? They're free! lol...For more Mellow Yellow entries, just click the button above.

Join the Fun and Festivities in Branson this Summer

Have you ever been to Branson Landing Missouri? This is a great place to take a vacation because they have so much to do. Staying at the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing is the place to stay if you visit Branson Landing. Many of the rooms offer the great view of Lake Taneycomo. You also might want to stay at the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel. You can also walk to the convention center from this hotel. Both Hilton Hotels are situated amidst the Branson Landing, they are giving guests easy access to shops, boutiques, restaurants, a river walk and other attractions. If you love golf, this is your chance to play at the all-new Payne Stewart Golf Club. Payne Stewart Golf Club is a tribute course honoring the life and legacy of golf legend Pyne Stewart. Not only that they have an ongoing events for everyone’s entertainment this summer like exciting concerts by Lost Highway, Firefall and Big Smith at the Branson Landing, the 21st Annual Downtown Branson Fiddle Fest, Silver Dollar City’s fun-filled National Kidsfest and Southern Gospel Picnic, and much more. Both hotels are within easy driving distance of Branson’s championship golf courses, lakes, museums and 49 live entertainment theaters. So what are you waiting for? Before planning your next vacation, you should consider Branson Landing as your next vacation spot.

Eggs Benedict

Have you ever cook an eggs Benedict before? I have heard this before but I am not sure how to make it. So I looked up the recipe on the net, and here's how to make it.

Ingredients

* 1 to 2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules (optional)
* 4 eggs
* 1 recipe Mock Hollandaise Sauce*
* 2 English muffins, split
* 4 slices Canadian-style bacon
* Cracked black pepper (optional)

Directions

1. If desired, lightly grease a 10-inch saute pan or skillet with cooking oil or shortening. Half-fill the skillet with water. If desired, stir in bouillon granules. Bring the water to boiling; reduce heat to simmering (bubbles should begin to break the surface of the water). Break one of the eggs into a small dish or a measuring cup with a handle. Carefully slide egg into the simmering water, holding the lip of the cup as close to the water as possible. Add remaining eggs, one at a time.

2. Simmer eggs, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes or until the whites are completely set and the yolks begin to thicken but are not hard. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and place them in a large pan of warm water to keep them warm. Prepare Mock Hollandaise Sauce.

3. Place muffin halves, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat about 2 minutes or until toasted. Top muffin halves with Canadian-style bacon. Broil about 1 minute more or until bacon is heated.

4. To serve, top each bacon-topped muffin half with an egg. Spoon Mock Hollandaise Sauce over eggs. If desired, sprinkle with pepper. Makes 4 servings.

Summer of Stars in Branson!

Summer time is my favorite season. I love to do outdoor stuff during summer time. We love to travel around and go places. One of the places I would like to go is Branson, Missouri. Have you ever been to Branson Landing Missouri? This place is great for vacation because they have so much to do. Staying at the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing is the place to stay if you visit Branson Landing. This hotel is located in the Town Square of Branson Landing, and it is the ideal location for all of the entertainment in the Midwest. You can walk to the Convention Center from the hotel and many other locations. You also might want to stay at the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel. This hotel is located directly off Business Hwy 65 between Lake Taneycomo and the historic downtown Branson. You can also walk to the convention center from this hotel. Both Hilton Hotels are situated amidst the Branson Landing, they are giving guests easy access to shops, boutiques, restaurants, a river walk and other attractions. You can also visit the Hollywood Wax Museum, the Polynesian Island Fire Show, the Cirque Montage, Dolly Parton and more. So what are you waiting for? You should visit their website today for details.

Tabletop Water Garden

Looking for a petite pool to get started with water gardening? Search no farther than your tabletop. This yellowware bowl filled with a miniature water lily serves as a perfect centerpiece for outdoor dining.

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Photohunt: UTENSILS

This weekend's photohunt theme is UTENSILS. Here is my early entry. This photo was taken during hubby's high school friend's wedding. The wedding reception took place at the prestigious hotel in Sta. Cruz, The Hilton. For more photohunt entries, just click the button above.

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Meet Some of My College Buddies: Graduation Ball

Meet some of my college buddies. These photos were taken 5 years ago. This was during our graduation ball. Sorry for the quality folks... digital camera is not in during that time....lol!

These are the people I used to hang out with since I was in first year up to fourth year college. We have become good friends and develop a bond instantly during our first day of school. I also have set of friends from my high school years and that will be posted later.

Have you ever been to a graduation ball before? Graduation ball was one of my favorite highlights during my college days. How about you?

P.S I believe that I have posted these photos before but I don't know what happen...I guess I lost them.

Wordless Wednesday: My Regular Visitors

Here are my regular visitors. I love watching and observing these two in our backyard. They do some weird things. Like what? I wont't tell you...nyahahha...kidding!

A bird....and

a squirrel.

If you can't see the squirrel, feel free to enlarge the photo. Thanks!

P.S Will finish blog hopping tomorrow. Gotta go to bed early...so darn tired from gardening today. Thanks for coming by!

Dog Shampoo

Do you own a dog? Is your dog itch, scratch and stink all the time? My husband and I own a 7 year old half collie and half chow dog. We got him from the dog shelter. The dog shelter had trimmed his hair because he was shedding a lot. Not only did he sheds a lot, but he also had a tick and itchy problems. One of the biggest issue we have with our dog is that he scratch all the time. The ticks gives me a headache because our dog whines while scratching his skin. Even we bath him on a daily basis, but the shampoo that we bought for him is not working. I have found out that there is a good solution for this problem. Why not try the all natural dog shampoo from Dinovite? Dogosuds is a product that are made by Dinovite. This product makes your dog smell clean for a long time. It contains 100% pure therapeutic grade essential oils. It also contains NO CHEMICALS, NO PERFUMES, and NO FILLERS. I think this is a great solution for my dog, and for your dog as well. You should visit them today, and check out Dinovite's other products. So what are you waiting for?

Fresh Strawberry Bars

How would you like to make Fresh Strawberry Bars? A juicy strawberry topping makes these tender peanut butter cookies a treat to eat. To make the cookies ahead, freeze the bars then top with the berries just before serving.

Ingredients

* 3/4 cup butter, softened
* 3/4 cup peanut butter
* 1 cup packed brown sugar
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 2 tsp. baking powder
* 1/4 tsp. salt
* 2 eggs
* 1 tsp. vanilla
* 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 cup strawberry jam
* 4 cups small whole strawberries, halved or quartered

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil beyond the edges. Set aside.

2. In large mixing bowl beat butter and peanut butter on medium to high for 30 seconds. Beat in sugars, baking powder, and salt until combined. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until combined. Beat in as much flour as you can with mixer. Stir in remaining flour.

3. Spread dough in prepared pan. Bake 25 minutes or until top is lightly browned and toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.

4. Cool completely on rack. Remove from pan by lifting foil. Spread jam and top with berries. Cut into bars. Serve at once or refrigerate up to 6 hours. Makes 24 bars

Make Ahead: Wrap the peanut butter base in foil; store at room temperature up to 24 hours. Before serving, top with jam and berries. Or freeze the peanut butter base in a freezer container up to 3 months.

source:BHG.com

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Lighten Up Your House This Summer

Arts and crafts is one of my favorite past time. I love to use indigenous materials and turn them into a gorgeous decoration or something. Have you ever tried to make an ordinary vase with the help of embroidery floss? If you would like to try this simple project at home, here is the instructions.

What You Need

• Glass or plastic bottle
• Thick white crafts glue
• Embroidery floss in desired colors

What to Do

1. Wash the bottle. Let it dry.

2. Place a dot of glue at the bottom edge of the bottle.

3. Begin wrapping the embroidery floss around the bottle, keeping the wraps close together and applying more dots of glue when needed.

4. To change colors, cut the floss and glue the end in place.

5. Continue making stripes of color like this until the entire bottle is covered with floss. Let the glue dry.

Awesome Apartment Search iPhone App!

Technology is very rampant nowadays. Most people around the world are familiar with the so called cellphone. I am sure most everybody own a cellphone for it is convenient and very helpful. The latest trend today is the iPhone. How familiar are you with the iPhone? This gadget offers tons of applications that will provide all the stuff you needed. Are you looking to find an apartment or a house for rent? How would you like to search an apartment or a house for rent using the new MyNewPlace application? This application is very helpful to people who are looking for a new place to stay. You can download this FREE MyNewPlace App from http://www.mynewplace.com/iphone. This application will let you take your apartment search to go. MyNewPlace is the third most trafficked apartment rental website. You can search a database of over 6 million apartments nationwide. They provide more listings than other services, and you have more comprehensive view of rentals in your chosen area. By using this new application you will find apartments nearby using GPS, or search for city, state, and zip code. This application is FREE and is now available in MyNewPlace in the iPhone app store. So what are you waiting for? You should visit them today for details.

Joke of the Day!

Are you ready to laugh? Here are some funny marriage quotes that you might like. Enjoy!

Nuns: Women who marry God. If they divorce Him, do they get half the universe?

Perfection is what American women expect to find in their husbands, but English women only hope to find in their butlers. -- W. Somerset Maugham

Republican boys date Democratic girls. They plan to marry Republican girls, but feel they're entitled to a little fun first.

Second marriage is the triumph of hope over experience.

Shotgun wedding: a case of wife or death.

Spinster: A bachelor's wife.

Suicide is belated acquiescence in the opinion of one's wife's relatives.

Question: Ted Kennedy: "Where was George?"
Answer: Dry, sober, and at home with his wife

The days just before marriage are like a snappy introduction to a tedious book.

To heck with marrying a girl who makes biscuits like her mother--I want to marry one who makes dough like her father.