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Watery Wednesday – Sail

31 Dec 2008 by admin

Lignano, Italy (Aug 08)

“There is no thrill in easy sailing

When the skies are clear and blue.

There is no joy in merely doing

Things which anyone can do.

But there is some satisfaction

That is mighty sweet to take,

When you reach a destination

That you never thought you’d make.”
- Spirella

To believe in destiny is to say that the wind is merely blowing your sail to a direction you cannot control.

You have the capacity to control the rudder…you got the skill to balance.

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More than just a phone and calculator

30 Dec 2008 by admin

My kids…they get so engaged when there’s something new and techie that piques their interest.

They didn’t even bothered looking at me when I took this shot. What are they so busy about? That was Bolt the movie on my iPhone.

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I extended my contract with Tmobile sometime ago and as a reward I could either get a free phone or use my ‘points’ to buy a cellphone for less. I consulted hubby about getting an iPhone, knowing that he would give me a nod, being the Apple fanatic that he is

. I was surprised when he said I shouldn’t. “It’s just a touchscreen cellphone with a camera and calculator all those things other phones have,” was the reply. I reiterated ‘blah blah’ until he said ‘do as you like.’ Yaay!

So I got the 8gb iPhone 3G for 49euros (yes, cheap!) but didn’t take the 29euro insurance that comes with it. The condition says owner needs to register the phone to their corresponding insurance package within 7 days to ensure repair in case of damage or malfunction, replacement in case of loss (accidental or when stolen).

The hubby was real curious and got into experimental mode the moment I took the phone from the box. He installed a lot of applications (games, videorecorder, and whatnots cydya applications). Next day, the iPhone went kaputt!!! No carrier to connect to…so then I thought I should have gotten the insurance earlier! lol.

Anyway, like all those times when repairing PCs, he restored the phone in less than an hour…and he said he doesn’t need the iPhone yet gave up his simcard for mine! (The plan for the iphone is for my simcard only). So there goes the iPhone I had for just a day or two…its now officially hubby’s toy.

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Weekend Snapshot – Spotless!

29 Dec 2008 by admin

One thing I like about Vienna’s cleaners is how they maintain the city’s main streets and shopping district spotless. Admittedly, I am biased when comparing my ‘home’ to other cities I’ve been too…reasonably too because I’ve really seen how different it is…The city cleaners here (big vacuum cleaner-like machines) do their rounds on particular times of the day.

It is the same in the compound where we live every morning, we have a Hausmeister who is responsible for keeping all floors of the buildings clean…the yard, tidy and the rags free of cigarette butts. An extra effort too to clean the elevators, washing room and bicycle/stroller rooms. How clean is your city, are you satisfied?

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Scenic Sunday – Umbrellas

28 Dec 2008 by admin

Lignano, Italy 2008

Umbrellas…in many ways they are poetic to me. I love how when I’m under an umbrella, I look up, left, or right and it’s still there…And how romantic it is to be under an umbrella (beach umbrellas or not), with someone you love!

Happy Sunday to all!

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Planters, Pots, Plants

27 Dec 2008 by admin

I’ve been thinking of removing the big palm tree in our living room as it has withered slowly these past months. My guess was, the pot isn’t big enough to contain the growing roots, or maybe I just got a black thumb.

Besides, I could actually use new decorative containers (planters) that complements our red walls.

I thought of visiting the nearest garden/interior supplies outlet to look for plants and planters alike, but because they are closed this holiday season I ended up looking online for planters. Planterixchange.com was my first stop, a detailed website of both decorative outdoor planters as well as indoor designer pots.

The site listed a detailed category of all planters by size, shape, color, material and those that

would certainly fit your budget.

Then in case you decide to order bulk (perhaps as gifts for your neighbors), they will ship them to you without hassle. Be sure to read the contents of the FAQ page for details and promos…especially if you’re not from the U.S. like me.

Still, while browsing I got interested with their lovely display of window box planters. I really like those plants hanging by my neighbor’s window, that I took a photo once (see there, pelargonias are planted).

The website lists some accessories too like plant stands, (stainless steel) watering cans and sprayers.

Definitely your one-stop shop for garden stuff…you can order online anytime or call: Order Toll Free (800) 448-2870 from Mondays to Fridays: 9am to 8pm E.S.T. – Saturdays and Sundays at 10am to 4pm E.S.T.

(Ships in 1-2 days.)

(Entry posted for Green Thumb Sunday.)

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Photohunt – Squeaky

26 Dec 2008 by admin

I couldn’t think of a better photo for this theme than this. The duck that the little boy plays with when he takes a bath.

The little boy loves the water, he always gets excited when I call out for ‘bathtime!’ He calls all bodies of water ’swimming pool’ even the water-filled tub hehe. I could also say that he loves the water more than this duck, he even squeaks a lot than it does! lol.

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A stagemom’s frustration…or dream.

26 Dec 2008 by admin

(photo edited at photofunia)

The monicker ‘a stagemom‘ (or stagedad, which is rare) sometimes gives off a negative connotation than a ’supporting role’ suggestion. Why not? Among the known actors and actresses worldwide, 2 out of 10 stagemoms would perhaps make themselves more popular than their children regarding rumors, pressures and (mis) management. Others would themselves end up as actresses too.

Aside from the responsibility of making sure that the kids get to castings, being on time for a shoot, stagemoms also need to keep their kids’ attitude in check. In the process demanding special treatment for their child that others would often see as “too much.”

Still, others deem stagemoms as somehow living their own dreams through their kids, in terms of fame and achievement.

I am, for a part, guilty of these descriptions…I am fond of photographing my kids and would be in (stagemom) heaven when I see them in print. I would scout for photocontests and look for a theme that their photo would best fit into. If not, I’d stage and shoot a few to be able to enter. I do see these chances as fun family events…which mom wouldn’t be proud seeing their kids’ poster on a wall admired by viewers? Oh, I don’t know, but I am sure, its not me.