And who would you think will be going to West Covina tomorrow? Tan ta dan.. aw.. :-) It has been a long time I was not able to go to the market with many foods I like to eat. Aside from the foods that am craving to get tomorrow, a close friend of mine, bessy Au (her family especially baby Celina), is my point of interest on the first place. :-) Okay, along with the foodies. He he he! Oops, alright, after having a success met-up with Venus, Te Shawie and Melga, now am off to meet another one. Nope, if that is what you think, then you're wrong. Not the success met-up because I am so glad to met such beautiful ladies, neighbors in the town of my paternal family in Mahinog, Camiguin (diary have put it in memory, first meet here in USA {Mhegz was a first met really since we have not met in my birth country yet}) and they're fun, fearless (to drive,  he he!) and cool! What I meant is that the plan to go to Au's place was really a long-time planned already and it's just two weeks ago that has been finalized and has to be realized tomorrow, rain or shine! And I do not want to be so excited. Excited seems a cool word to describe. He he!

So then, I wish you a happy Sunday for tomorrow USA peeps and time-alike places! Happy Sunday to those places which is still Sunday and Happy Monday to others. :-) ~hugs&kisses~

You maybe one of those folks who collect mugs, like to give mugs as giveaways or any other occasions (okay not all the time) or just give it to your friends and family as remembrance. You are sweet. Your hobby teaches you to be kind and being one of a kind. Alright, I may not be a mug obsessed but I appreciate mugs especially with arts on it. It would be better if it is photo mugs as I love looking up photos of my family and friends. Well, for some kind of unique way instead of photo frame or a photo album kind of stuff. For me, photo mugs are also great for gifts as the receiver is the character in a mug, don't you think it's cool? I don't know what you think but it is cool for me.

And wait for one hour. And done! Ready to cool it off and put in refrigerator or eat. The very first image of this post shows the finish product. 

Biking is one way of exercising. It is a great hobby for oneself. A great family bonding too. I used to have a bicycle before when I was in the Philippines. One day whiles going back from Los Angeles proper to get our ordered foods, I saw a bicycle in a bike rack, it maybe a yakima bike rack (but not so sure as I was not able to read such as it was far, it cannot be read from afar) and it impresses me at the same time reminiscing the fun I had with my bike before. All I did was just smile and look at the bike on the car's back. Such a good feeling reminiscing the good 'ole happy memories, biking how many miles with friends in a cool outfit. ;-)

When there are friends, family, alumni-get-together and alike, what would usually is on the center? Yes, I can hear you! Drinks, wine, foods which include dessert and everything but what else? Yes, discotheque (or simply called "disco") or with a live band which everyone celebrates what should have to be celebrated. But what about karaoke? Yes karaoke with the use of its karaoke machine makes the group alive and could shout, oops I mean sing what their hearts out. He he he! And everybody happy! Yes, everybody would be happy with the help of the host/hostess great party. :-) That would be awesome, don't you think? Do you love singing?

Me, I love it that much though I do not have such a very voice. Well, practice makes perfect, right? Ha! What's the use of your own karaoke if you won't use it? How I wish I/we have one. Just for family bonding or for special occasion.

If you read or watched news, you already knew we had six days rains in a row. Yes it is consecutive as in non-stop which is odd when talking about California. I was not able to get and mailed Christmas cards to my family and friends here in USA and Philippines though it was already late. I just greet them through text and call. Or through yahoo messenger or Facebook. Gosh how I really wish to continue our (together with DH) family tradition of sending the traditional way of greeting this Christmas time. I really wanted to go out one of those days, well, if only I have rain boots like overshoes such our traditional way would not be stopped. DH just would not allow me to go outside knowing it was raining hard. I know you will understand anyway. I just have to say to my friends and extended family that I will make it up next year. Anyhow, merry Christmas all! ~hugs&kisses~

Ha ha ha! That is always what one should have to say, well, an optimistic way. What else? ;-)

I actually was at home about four days ago. Jetlag galore, monthly sickness (menstruation, you know..), some sleeping chores as I was exhausted, tired and feeling still in clouds. Ha ha ha! Ooh well, two weeks is just a little time but it is enough to those who are contented and include me to that. I wanted to extend but I know I cannot have everything. The catch is I have the major ones, yey! Speaking of contentment, what more could I ask for? Nothing. Just understanding and appreciation. Nothing more, nothing less. Nyahehe!

I would also like to thank my dear husband for granting me to go alone [oops, he said that would be the last trip of being just me, meaning he will be with me next time or we will be at home together. :-D And that is not bad.]

My mareng Lulu also is one of the few who "save me by the bell", some online chores. Thanks mareng! Your argentina and piniato is on its way (tomorrow).. hehe.. muahhh! To you my folks, friends, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks a lot for remembering me and still be her. A lot of kisses. ~muahhh~ {just being grateful}

It would be awesome to have a vacation outside the country, but not on a thought of underestimating the beauty of our own. Yes, mostly, folks wanted to go outside the country when speaking of a vacation. Thinking about USA's very own Branson in Missouri which offers a great Branson vacation packages to which it maybe made you think, it is indeed a great deal, should you like to know and see for yourself, I suppose. Why not? Escape the city's hustle bustle and get to the top of the woods, yes mountain! And, why not?! ;-)

When I think of the Fall, I think about Rugby. The best time for a little rugby is just as the leaves start touching the ground and the weather gets a little nasty. I've been playing rugby with my friends ever since I was a wee little tot and while I enjoy a spot of angling as well in the Fall, rugby is most definitely my favorite of all the fall sports. 

Nowadays, I often play with my roommates on the weekends. Since we all go out for the entire day, we make sure to set our home security alarm (ADT CA online offer) before we go. After throwing all our gear and a cooler in the trunk, we head over to the store for some liquor and grub. Once we reach the field at Skyline we flip a coin to pick the teams and get started with the 1st game. Afterward we all down some ale and then we get on to game number two. We continue on this path for as many games as we can go. It's quite hysterical once we're getting on to games number six or seven. By then most of us are well liquored up and not in our right state of minds. It really doesn't matter who wins or loses, its all in good fun. Although I'm not sure all my friends would agree with me on that one.

Well, it is not a secret that a person will become old. We could not be young and turn younger. But age is of ascending way. It is just the way it is and nothing we can do about it. Wrinkles would also come and one can tell through it, though some are not yet that old. Otherwise, such wrinkles especially in the eyes would be treated like putting-up wrinkle eye cream as everyone would like to have, a wrinkle-free. That also meant it would look as younger you, logically and physically. Once one tell them about one's age, they would surely tell "what is your secret?" ! Ahh.. you have to prepare your answer to that, it would be either be in joke-style or seriously. Or you can either do not tell or no words utter if you do not like to tell that person. Oops! Sharing is loving.. ;-)

(Guest post written by Jesse Lipton)

My wife Shirly may be the best cook in the world. Which makes me the luckiest man in the world, I think! She's always concocting new recipes every week. Last week, she made Chicken Mole, which is chicken with chocolate and peanut butter sauce. It sounds a bit strange, but it was actually quite tasty.

Well, last night we had Bill and Patsy, our neighbors, over yesterday for dinner as a congratulations on becoming grandparents. (Their daughter just had a little girl the other week, and they couldn't be more thrilled.) Aside from the celebration, they always like coming over because they know mealtime is no joke in our household, and this time was no different. My wife tried her hand at making Thai food -- so we had curried duck noodles and pad thai. It was beyond amazing! 

We had a great time just talking, too. Bill told us the coolest thing -- he'd apparently gone to Miracle-Ear that morning and signed up for a hearing test for the next day. I had no idea you could do that kind of thing online, but apparently you can! I'm considering it myself. Either way, we had a great time and a great meal. Shirly truly outdid herself.

(Guest post written by Annette Childress)

Before I retired, I worked a chef at this bistro downtown. I’ve always loved to cook, and, now that I’m not working, I feel like I actually have time to create more recipes than ever before!

I recently concocted this amazing pork marinade, so I decided to buy a bunch of pork loin and invite our friends over for a dinner party to try it out. All 12 of us sat around our big dining room table and enjoyed both each other’s company and the enormous amounts of food I’d made. 

Well, it’s hard enough to keep up with conversation when you’ve got that many people talking, but about mid-way through the party I realized that my hearing felt a little fuzzy. I couldn’t quite understand what my friends on the other side of the room were saying, and I started lagging behind in the conversation. The next day, I made an appointment to have my hearing checked. 

Turns out I actually needed hearing aids—badly. I chose a pair from Miracle Ear that I’d liked the best, and now I can hear great. I can’t wait until our next party, when I can actually enjoy our conversation!

I just got my winning last night. To tell you I am just happy. I am unlucky when it comes to raffles, contest, giveaway, name it! I don't even like to join. Ha ha ha! Lucky me, I joined and luckily I got it. Actually, my other blog won it. Thanks to the contest host and of course to God and to all of you!

It was awesome, I still cannot believe it until now even if I already have the money. Hehehe! Oops! Am not kidding, am serious. That is because out of 122 entrants, I am the lucky one who bagged the first prize, not only 5thou entrecard credits but two domains with web hosting (in wordpress platform, I guess such web hosting is good for one year or it would be best good for five years or lifetime.. ha ha ha.. joke.. lifetime is impossible, I guess) but fifty bucks too! I am planning to share my winnings. I do not have the domains with web hosting yet but no worries because that is a pledge and sureness already. I just have to contact Rubz, the domain angel as she call.

Okay, as I said I want to share it with you. I will ran a little giveaway for you guys (co-bloggers or not, to those who are not into blog or domain you can do whatever you like to it. Be it as your gift or alike) for that two domains with web hosting. For now I am still hesitant how would I do it. Now, will you please share your idea how? I do not want any video stuff through random(dot)org as it is very common. I want to have another way. Whatever that way, just comment it here and whichever comment I like the most, I will give the first domain with web hosting to her/him and the other one is for the winner of her idea of such simple giveaway. Just a tip, I wanted it just a simple only. So jot down your idea here. This will run until Monday. Do not worry I will moderate the comments and will only publish it on Saturday morning as I woke up (USA PDT time). So comment should you like. ;-) If no comment (perhaps haven't read or just so busy and alike, or perhaps not whatever you like to think) then apparently no winning. ;-) Okay, I will not campaign for this. I will just let it be just an ordinary post. Lucky reader/commenter will then get free domain with web host (note: wordpress platform). If no comment then I will just then think what will I do with it (generally). ;-) Good luck!