It’s Friday once again so I bet we are all excited for the weekend.

Our plans? Well, we are heading to Highlands again with some friends this time. I am sure Sophia will be ecstatic as she’ll be with her friends Marla, Summer and Sage. We plan to eat at Antonio’s again for lunch too. Yummy! I can’t wait. Martin, Jacqui and Marla might spend the night here at home so I am sure our night will be fun again catching up on each other or maybe we can watch some good movies. They have to content themselves with our “trying hard” home theater system though as we don’t have a Blue Ray DVD player and some other really nice home theater furniture.

Sunday, we are attending a 1st birthday party in Batangas which makes me overly excited for the joint celebration of Sophia’s 4th Birthday and Matteo’s Baptism Party this coming March.  Yes, OA as it may sound, I am already starting the planning. *wink wink*

How about you guys, how are you spending your weekend?

Fast Cash Online is the answer. Sounds funny? No, not really. I know of so many people who resort to payday loans all the time to survive the very hard times we have right now. Someone close to me has been relying on it too to pay her bills on time. I guess cash flow problems are inevitable every once in a while so having someone you can depend on when it hits is your best bet. Juggling money is never easy and with the high prices of most goods and services right now, it makes it even more difficult. Now, you can find help online with just a few clicks. Fast cash anytime and every time you need it as long as you qualify with their very minimal requirements. Try it and see for yourself.

Thank to Dez for this.

What she said about me being her online friend she draws inspiration from since she started blogging is so touching. I wonder how though hahaha.

The US Embassy has been so generous lately when it comes to giving out US visas! You see, four of my cousins had their interviews within the past week and all of them got approved and were all granted ten years multiple entry. Whoa! Calls for a celebration isn’t it? Nah, they’d rather save the money for their much awaited US trip as they told me. They all have plans of going to the US this Christmas to visit my other cousin who is now based there. They’ll surely save on accommodation as they’ll stay in his house the whole time they are there. I bet all they need to think about is their budget for tours and transportation but they can always check out Bus Charter New York to save money.

They are all excited and I am too, for them! How I wish I can join them but I can’t since I am on my 6th month of pregnancy. I hope to visit US soon though too with my family. maybe when Baby Bullet is a year old which is just in time for Christmas next year. Could I finally experience having a White Christmas? I hope so and I am sure its worth the wait!

I have been trying to sort out the old baby stuff we have at the storage room the other day in preparation for the coming of our new baby. Before I go all out shopping for new stuff, I wanted to make sure that the old ones we have are not fit to be used anymore. I was surprised to find out though that some items are still in very good condition like the crib mattress, some mobiles and night lights so this means I don’t have to buy new ones which is good so I can use the money on other things. The baby proofing items though that are very much needed like the cabinet locks and corner cushions, I can’t find anywhere. I can’t remember exactly where I placed them or if the helper disposed them already so these are now on my to buy list.

Child Safety is every mom’s top priority so I always make sure to invest in quality Home Safety products all the time. In fact, the Safety 1st Baby Gate I purchased when Sophia was born we still use up to now and its still very much in good condition. It has served its purpose on my eldest and I’m sure it’ll continue to do so with the new baby soon. Baby Proofing one’s home is a must for me. I will never compromise on this and there’s this site that has been very helpful to a mommy like - KidSafe Child Safety Products. They carry the largest selection of quality baby proofing products we all want for our home and our child’s safety.

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1. When was your first kiss and where?
..::.. I was 16 I think. Late bloomer ano?

2. When was your first real relationship and how long did it last?
..::.. When I was 17 and it lasted for two and a half years.

3. What age were you allowed to date?
..::.. I wasn’t allowed to until they found out I had a bf na pala so this was when I was 17.

4. What’s the craziest thing you did (for love) when you were a teenager?
..::.. Lying to my parents.

5. How long was your longest relationship and what’s the secret?
..::.. With Jon, my husband. The secret? I can’t think of any.

6. How long did you date before you decided to settle down?
..::.. Almost four years.

7. How did you know he was the ONE?
..::.. I just knew.

8. Now, at what age will you allow your kids(s) to date?
..::.. Probably 18 too.

9. When it comes to your kids dating, will you be a cool parent or a strict parent?
..::.. I’d be fair but the husband will definitely be strict!

10. What piece of advice can you give to your child when they start dating?
..::.. Have fun and take care of yourself all the time.

My sister who is a recent addition to the workforce lately after graduating from college last year is telling me how hard it is to make ends meet nowadays. Since she is just starting in her job and her salary isn’t that much yet, she has to find ways to still be able to live the lifestyle she is used to but at the same time save as much or as little as she can. Hard as it may seem, she manages to since she is still single and doesn’t have to worry about other expenses. I wonder how her co-workers who have dependents fare. And then she told me that most resort to apply for payday advance as they always find themselves short on cash before the next payday hits.  This is the easiest and by far the fastest way to come up with cash these days she told me.  Application can all be processed online too without a sweat at Pacific Advance.  Although my sister haven’t tried to get one, she told me she won’t hesitate to apply for one if the need arises as her co-workers have only nothing but good words to say about the service and it’s really the fastest and hassle free way to get hold of cash.

We were once again in Tagaytay Highlands last week and here are our pics …

Sophia fishing.

Sophia about to ride her horse.

Riding the funicular.

We ate at Highlands Steakhouse after and for what we ate, click here.

If you have been following my and my friends’ blogs, you all know by now that there are plans of having our Christmas Party celebration this coming October at my place. I welcome such with open arms as I am sure it’ll be a blast as we have very good organizers - Jacqui and Jody. I am kinda worried though how my house can accommodate so many people. Well, we do have a big garden area so I think I might as well take advantage of it. What do you think? The husband suggested to get Outdoor Furniture as the solution.

Now, I am thinking of getting Outdoor Furniture to fill up our garden so we can all lounge around the area while the kids have fun in their inflated swimming pool or playing in Sophia’s play house. Maybe I should get those Outdoor Benches I saw at Spacify, a modern contemporary furniture supplier online. I’m sure all the mommies would want to stay out to watch the kids and chat the day through so having benches in the garden is a good idea. I am not really a fan of Outdoor Wood Furniture but after seeing the ones at Spacify, I changed my mind. I think they will blend well and would definitely make my garden look appealing just in time for the October meet up.

Snagged from Joy again.

Here are the Rules:

1. List 6 things that describe yourself today and yesterday.
2. Add your blog to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs.
3. Tag other online friends you know.

Yesterday
1. I was able to blog hop finally!
2. I was able to call prospective party suppliers and inquire.
3. I cooked after several months!

Today
1. I’m blogging to the max as I have tons of pending tasks.
2. Need to finalize my budget and update my budget sheet for Sophia’s 4th birthday party and baby bullet’s baptism.
3. Answering emails my aunt sent me about their new move and how it was such a breeze because of the moving services they hired.