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July 21, 2010

Devoted maid inherits millions from boss

I saw this news when I was about to log in and check my email account with yahoo and it caught my attention. Guess what??!! The maid is a Filipina … let’s read the content of the news now shall we?

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A devoted Filipina maid has inherited six million Singapore dollars ($A4.53 million) from her late employer after more than 20 years of service, report say.

“I am the luckiest maid in Singapore, with or without the money,” the 47-year-old single woman — identified only by the pseudonym “Christine” — told the Straits Times in an interview on Wednesday.

The maid refused to be named in public for fear of possible threats to her life in the impoverished Philippines, where wealthy people have been kidnapped for ransom and some killed by their abductors.

The windfall, including cash and a luxury apartment near the Orchard Road shopping belt, came from the estate of her employer Quek Kai Miew, a medical doctor and philanthropist who died last year at 66.

The maid had also taken care of the doctor’s late mother, and was told that she would be a beneficiary of her employer’s will when it was drawn up in 2008.

“There were no secrets between us. I was not surprised at all when she told me how much I was going to get,” the maid recalled.

“Christine” was devastated when Quek died a year ago, as the two were inseparable, and temporarily moved in with the doctor’s nephew for solace.

“It was heartbreaking for me as I saw more years with Doctor Quek than with my own mother. I would break down every time I thought about her. I could not be by myself,” she said.

“I was always beside her. Wherever she went, I was with her.”

The maid, who is now applying for permanent residency in Singapore, said her newfound wealth had not changed her lifestyle.

“I do not really think much about the money I got. I just live my life as I did before, and not as a rich person,” the maid, dressed simply in a blouse and slacks with short-cropped hair, was quoted as saying.

“I am still who I was before. I cannot behave differently because I have money now. Even my Filipino maid friends here still treat me the same.”


Nearly 200,000 foreign maids, mostly from the Philippines and Indonesia, work in affluent Singapore, which has a population of five million.
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Taken from: http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/world/7618206/devoted-maid-inherits-millions-from-boss/

July 8, 2010

Bratty Bonita Laptop Bags

I have been wanting to get a sassy laptop bag since last year. I’ve had crumpler before when I got my mac but I realized it was too … typical. I gave it away to the owner who bought my macbook. So just last Thursday I convinced MJ to buy a Bratty Bonita Bag so we could both order it together. I showed her pictures of the ones I really like and we ended up ordering the following:

Pink Fashionista Travel Mate

Pink Fashionista Travel Mate

Yellow Fashionista Travel Mate

Yellow Fashionista Travel Mate

- images taken from Bratty Bonita’s Website -

Size: 14x12x4

Since I am too lazy to photograph my bag, I am posting the images taken from the Bratty Bonita website. If you are looking for a laptop bag better check them out. They have tons of other designs … I chose the Travel Mate line as I intend to bring my notebook with me wherever I go … in future trips. I chose the Pink Fashionista Travel Mate and MJ got the Yellow Fashionista Travel Mate.

June 23, 2010

Pink Kitchen Sink

This bubble gum pink kitchen setup is just “kawaii”, and I’d love to have one of my own someday. I was thinking of a multi-colored house meaning the kitchen would be pink, the living room black and white while the dining room a combination of pink and brown. Hehehe I think that’d be nice.

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I’ve searched online for Kohler kitchen sinks and found several websites selling them. Some pieces are on sale and others are offered with free shipping.  This brand seems to be one of the leading names in the market and maybe by time I get my own house, they would have kitchen sets in pink. All shades of pink … so I’d have many to choose from.

May 16, 2010

Electronic Smokes

Several people have moved and opted to indulge in electronic cigarettes as they seem to be economical than the traditional ones and you don’t have to worry about every running out while on the go. Though the idea sounded very new to me but it seems to have existed for quite a while now and seems to be growing in popularity. I have not seen such an item over here but I’m sure they are readily available over at Singapore and Hong Kong.

April 1, 2010

Working Person Store

Are you working in the field of construction? If so then you need sturdy working boots for your daily work activities, there’s this excellent website online that sells goods or shall I say outfits for working people, from sensible shoes to jackets and caps. They feature several brands to choose from and offers free shipping on order over 50 USD as well as free returns for product exchanges. Isn’t that great? There’s a toll free number for you to call should you have questions before buying … go call them now.

March 1, 2010

Gadgets

Online shopping has been pretty much celebrated these days and like everyone I love shopping or shall I say window shopping for gadgets and other gizmos online and one of those many shops i love to visit is circuit city. They have the latests gizmos on the planet with extensive customer and editor reviews that makes shopping a bliss. So lets go shop till we drop!

February 10, 2010

“Sleeping Beauty”

I was just about to open my yahoo email when the news on the homepage got me hooked, seriously! Sleeping Beauty ain’t at the top of my favorite fairy tales but watching her video I envy how she manage to sleep for up to 13 days. Heck! I had to take valium to be able to sleep for at least 12 hours straight lol.

Such a rare condition which baffles the medical community… watch the video below. The real life sleeping beauty is Louisa Ball, she’s 15 years old and she looks pretty sweet. Must be weird to wake up 13 days later and miss a whole lot of things …. not to mention school.

 

December 1, 2009

Free Goodies

Most people I know believe that the online freebies you see on email advertisements which usually appear on the junk folder are just nothing but pure unadulterated adverts. But safe to say there are actually several companies and sites that do offer real freebies, some in the form of contest prizes, some for the promotion of new products. If you google for like it win it freebies it would give you several search results, or if you go for win free stuff online, it would give you several blog sites that actually offer those goodies for free if you join and win in their blog contest.

Do check them out, you might win a couple if luck is on your side.

Pretty in Pink Kitchen

In my dream house I want everything to be in all shades of pink, my house would probably look like a doll house isn’t that cute? I found several pink kitchen sinks online and I want something like this in my future home.

I guess I could be Barbie, only missing to make it a perfect doll house would be the wanna be Ken. Guess he isn’t born yet … lol. Or maybe he got tied in another doll house … in time he’ll come home.

November 25, 2009

I’m a Sage

Weng took a SocialCalendar quiz:
What does your Zodiac sign say about you?
Weng’s result: Sagittarius

Sagittarius is the more buoyant, peppy sign. It is quite curious, adventurous and enterprising. It can sometimes be a little restless, perhaps impatient. Personal freedom is quite important in this sign, and these natives do not appreciate suffocating or oppressive situations. There’s often a great love of travel and a willingness to go. Being rather confident in itself, in a difficult chart it can become quite patronizing, conceited, strongly opinionated or dogmatic.

via facebook

November 16, 2009

Sagittarius

Rowena viewed her Love Zodiac Profile for the zodiac sign Sagittarius.
If you are Sagittarius:
You are truly romantic. You are very trustworthy. You tend to get sentimental and feel very bad if someone breaks your trust. You enjoy a great rapport with the opposite sex. Acting mushy comes naturally to you. You are very active and adventurous in your romantic quests. Commitment is a feared word for you. You take time to commit. You do not get too possessive. You love fun and excitement in your relationships. You love to flirt with the opposite sex. You like your independence and want space in your relationships.

Your kissing style:
You are an impulsive kisser. Your deeply passionate kisses are remembered forever.

To attract you, the opposite sex must be:
encouraging, adventurous, stylish, witty, romantic, etc.

You are more compatible with - Gemini, Aries, Leo, Aquarius
You are less compatible with -Cancer, Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

via facebook.com

October 16, 2009

Numismatic

I run across this word while googling for a 1906 one peso Philippine coin, I want one .. we’ll am looking forward to starting a 1900 and onwards collection of the one peso coins and though that’s gonna mean a whole lotta money but am pretty excited about it.

October 2, 2009

Cupcake

CupcakeI saw lots and lots of cute cupcake graphics online and I just can’t help but like ‘em. As of late am addicted to anything kawaii … gosh didn’t even knew such a word existed till a couple of weeks back and now am hooked. lol

Now am wondering where I can get a hold of cupcake themed lettersets, envies and stickers. Any ideas?

September 4, 2009

The Friendship Blog Award

Whew!!! It’s been a while since I got one of these … just got a message from Windy on my shoutbox about this friendship award. Thanks much Windy, you rock!

Friendship Blog Award

Friendship Blog Award

The Friendship Blog Award above implies :

Green: to symbolize the new buddies
Yellow: to represent the guys who are always active
Blue: to symbolize with high performing PR Bloggers
Red: to symbolize that our blood is red and therefore we are all brothers.

Blogging has given me the outlet and solace I couldn’t quite find even amongst the company of my closest friends. There has always been something soothing about being able to release your thoughts and emotions into words without restriction and without fear of being ridiculed.  I’ve also managed to meet several awesome people through blogging and it’s refreshing to be able to establish friendship online.

The Friendship Blog Award comes with a few DO’s and these are:

1. Create a post as above
2. Include a link Giver Award.
3. For colleagues who have not followed this site or not exchange links, please follow or exchange links with me.
4. Copy-paste the image to be replicated at your Blog Post.

Now am passing this on to the following bloggers:

Friends at Work:

Bena-yot | Doi Speaks | Soloflight Ed | Mitchy | Pretty Firefly |Rob |

Bloggers I’ve met around the blogosphere:

About Everythng
only fools die
LIFE IS A JOURNEY
Air Sick
CatNapper
Reminiscence of my Adventures
Life’s All About
Can Of Thoughts
D’ COOKING MUDRA
CC’s Online Sanctuary
My JoUrNeY
Palms of My Hands
Colorful World of Shiela
Truth Unedited
My Photo Journal
pictures and more
Kwento ni Enday
Adventures of a Comsci Student
How to Blog|Sabah|I Love U,You love Me Blog|Sabahan|My Little Story and Knowledge Inside Internet|Nice Blogger Etavasi – Share Something 2 You
goodbye heartbreak…
Happy Virus
Kookaboo
Experiences in Korea and Much More: Everything Kimchi
EVERYTHING THAT HAS BREATHE PRAISE THE LORD
Live it up…
i am Mai…
HONEY’S INLOVE
Simple Reveries v3.0 ♥ musings of an artist
The journey
LinGZ.spot
moms…..check nyo
Marvz18
MyFashionLink.com
MyGossipGirl.com
My World in My Own Word
Pinay Mom Blogs!…and LIFE goes on for a Filipino Mom..
Kawaii at CuteBoo.com
Show me your interest…
Pangit’s journey in the states
Sheng’s Simple Thoughts …
Continental Fairy
The Key To Success
Summer in Blue
<Funkie Mommy>
Nothing is Impossible
TEEBOB
Traipsey Turvey
WIFE OF A WARRIOR
Windmill of my Mind
See N Read
·´`·.¸.» 323 Tendre Poison 323 ·´`·.¸.»

February 2, 2009

Blog Submission

As a blogger I’ve always been on the look out for sites that I can submit my blog to at the beginning I use to think of them as yellow pages but later on found out that if there’s a phone directory then there’s also what’s called blog directory. My latest find in my blog hopping escapade is My Blog Directory, signed up and submitted My Pink Shoelace which was as easy as 1,2,3 to gain further exposure in the blogosphere.  Got a blog ? then submit it now.

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January 29, 2009

Passionate Blogger Award

I was amazed when Windmill decided to include me with this award. Thanks much, appreciate it. God knows writing/blogging is my solitary outlet.

To all the bloggers out there, ROCK ON!!!

 
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December 19, 2008

Adorable Pets

I’ve always wanted one of these since I was I dunno little, but my asthma has prevented me from interacting with these cuddly furry creatures. Mom used to say keeping a cat in the house entails a lot of responsibility, food, grooming, health and so forth. In our neighborhood, there’s this cute and chubby white tabby, she was as white as snow that her neighbors named her Snow White. Mom said the owner took very particular care of her and has even bought a book about Pet Care and they have her checked every other month to a vet.

Kathy has mentioned once that she wants a puppy, was it a collie? shoot I forgot the breed but she wanted one and I told her, that’s gonna be a lot of investment. You have buy dog food, take him to a vet, take him for a walk around the park or something, make a dog house for him. I mean you I don’t think its advisable to have him sleep inside the house with little kids around. Or is that okay? lol Anyways she hasnt bought one yet, I think she’s still contemplating but if I were in her shoes and should I really need to buy one … I’d go for a Shih Tzu. They’re just so cute and adorable.

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December 17, 2008

Which Twilight Heroine Are You?

I'm a Bella! I found out through TwilightersAnonymous.com. Which Twilight Female Are You? Take the quiz and find out!

You are observant, diplomatic and often aim to please. You are unaware of your
attractiveness and despite being uncomfortable with any form of attention, people enjoy your company. You can be impatient, stubborn and headstrong, but you are true to your  word and mature for your age, often taking care of your family and enjoying a good book over chatting with girlfriends on the phone.
Source: http://twilightersanonymous.com/quiz-result/quiz-results-you-re-a-bella.html

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November 19, 2008

Eyeglasses

Saw this $ 8 Complete Rx Eyeglasses from the popular online eyeglasses shop while I was doing my bloghopping rounds. Well this Holiday Glass Frames From Zenni Optical is a sure hit this season and I can’t wait to get a pair for myself. My own eyeglasses needed replacement, the lens have scratches on them and the frame is kinda lose. Oh well what’d you expect it’s been with me for close to two years now.

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November 10, 2008

Ride

I’ve never been much of a car lover but seeing a picture of the Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC during my bloghopping rounds got my interest piqued. I know nothing much about cars, RJ has one and is very much updated on the latest on rides and all. Lovely is planning on getting one for her and her family and back then I didn’t feel the need or should I say the want. Was contented on taking a cab to work and jeepneys in between, though having a car certainly has its perks but looking closely I kinda think there are more downsides than advantages. For one, I keep remembering how Jade used to complain about the monthly maintenance, and how Doi said the charge for parking at office basement is much higher compared to the cab fare. Yikes!!! So that being said am not so sure if getting a car is a necessity, but seeing this ride … am seriously considering. lol … not that I can afford it anytime soon but you know … wishful thinking. Used to love the Vios but seeing this darling I readily made the switch … so much for undying loyalty.

23 on the 23rd … presents are very much appreciated. lol!

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November 6, 2008

Reads

Ever thought of a career as a private investigator? Or maybe a crime detective? Like James Bond or those cool guys and gals in CSI? Well I once dreamed of becoming one when I was like 8, guns seem to fascinate me and the way a single bullet could kill an individual instantly is overwhelming. I was awed by the sheer power of having the capability to kick some ass and to be able to defend myself against bad folks. The mind of an 8 year old, but things have changed and though I still fancy the idea of becoming someone as stealthy as the character played by Angelina in Wanted, am more realistic and sensible now. Still manage to squeeze in a bit of time to read private investigator articles which as always never failed to intrigue and amuse me. The stealth, intellect and the cunning ways of these investigators never failed to pique my interest. I guess its beneficial if in our own way as common citizens we learn the basics crime prevention and should always be on the look out for possible crime outburst.

In the course of my bloghopping throughout the mighty blogospher I’ve come to land on some really informative private investigator blogs. One of the sites I’ve recently included in my bookmarks is the PI Magazine, one stop source of journal of professional articles related to crime and the tasks of the various investigators. Interested in crime busting? Then better check them out.

October 22, 2008

Wordless Wednesday

23 on the 23rd … presents are very much appreciated. lol!

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October 17, 2008

Blog Bumper Stickers

Am stuck with several papers due for submission tomorrow and I’ve only finished one. Huhuhuhu … this means no sleep for me tonight. Anyways because I love to procrastinate instead of working my brains out I opened up safari and started my bloghopping routine. In one of the blogs that I usually visit I saw this button (down below) on the sidebar so I clicked on it and was taken to a site called Blog Bumper Stickers, and I saw quite a lot that I wanna use on my sidebar. Hehehe, alright so I’ll post some of them below.

OnePlusYou Quizzes and Widgets
- This is what I saw on the sidebar on a blog I visited during my bloghopping escapade; fits me as well -

OnePlusYou Quizzes and Widgets
- I so loooooovvvveeee my macbook -

OnePlusYou Quizzes and Widgets
-  This one’s cute … lolzzz -

Cute aren’t they? Well go hop on to their site and see what bumper stickers you can snug for your blog.


23 on the 23rd … presents are very much appreciated. lol!

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