I was introduced to the wonderful hobby of scrapbooking by my former officemates in my previous work. They said they got hooked on it after having seen their work for the first time. Scrapbooking is indeed a very worthwhile activity. Not only are you flexing your creative muscles each time you do it, you are also making something with your bare hands which for me is a great source of fulfillment.

When online scrapbooking became popular, I was one of those who got a bit sad. While online scrapbooking is easier to do as it gives you more ideas and greater flexibility, I believe it defeats the purpose of using your bare hands. That’s why I still favor manual scrapbooking over the online one.

Speaking of scrapbooking, I just realized I have already forgotten my goal to improve on this art. I think it’s about time I replenish my supply of discount scrapbooking paper and start making colorful scrapbooks again. After all, my photos are starting to accumulate in my hard drive. Time to have them printed for use in my future scrapbook projects.


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In partnership with Facebook, the world's number one social networking site, Paypal's latest promo lets you earn up to $100 this Christmas. No stir. All you have to do is sign up through this link and create your own wish list. This entitles you to $1 already. Share this wish list with your friends at Facebook. Earn $1 dollar for each friend who makes their own wish list through your link. The cycle continues with them. Everybody earns. Easy, right?

Should you have questions regarding the link I gave above, lemme know and I'll help you the best I can.

Let's share wish lists and earn money together this Christmas! Spread the word! :)


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There’s this China-made mobile phone that became a fad last year in Manila because it had this integrated TV feature. It became quite popular among the public because aside from the fact that you can watch TV through it, it was way below the standard price.

However, the TV of such mobile phone was only capable of broadcasting local channels. If you’d been following a particular program from offshore, you’d be quite disappointed with it. Add to that the not so strong signal of the TV which made viewing a not so pleasant experience.

Along came cell phone television service that promises to change the way you look at mobile TV. It gives subscribers instant access to 30 or so channels. With this service, there’s no way you’ll miss out on your favorite news program, reality show or teen series. If TV watching is your favorite pastime, ask your network provider about this particular service now.


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New Moon has officially been released in the Philippines today. Sadly, I was not among the first to see it. We had to go to Cavite for some important task. Tomorrow is the day. I've scheduled a date with Edwin in some mall in Makati to watch New Moon. Hay, the Twilight fan in me can't help but feel extremely excited.

The last movie I've watched was 2012. I enjoyed it and I hope to enjoy New Moon more. Good thing I don't have work tomorrow. My fellow tour guide at LCDTM asked a work-related favor from me and the soft-hearted breadwinner gave in to her wish.

Anyway, have you already watched New Moon? What's you're take on it? Did you like it? Share your story! :)


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The Philippines is one of the very few countries in Asia that have been blessed with many business processing outsourcing (BPO) opportunities. Today, thousands of Filipino youth now work in call centers either as a customer service representative or as a call center agent. Indeed, call center jobs in the country continue to grow in number and this only goes to show that we have gained the trust and confidence of international BPO companies.

I, for one, have many friends who work in call centers. They say it’s a pretty rewarding job and is never boring. It’s actually very challenging and requires dedication and hard work. The only complaint they have is the irregular working schedule. The usual setup is that they sleep in the morning and work at night. But Filipinos easily adapt to any environment, and so it’s not so big a deal for them.

If you ‘re planning to apply for a call center job, make sure to prepare yourself first. This kind of work is quite different from other jobs out there. Also, choose a call center company that is technologically updated. Make sure it uses the most advance hosted automatic call distribution service. This way, you’re assured that the work you’re going to do is done efficiently and that you’ll get to learn new stuff from time to time.


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For a Filipino family like ours, having a house is a must. It forms a big part of the family's goals. As much as possible, we don't want to rent a house for a long time. We work hard to be able to afford buying our own house which we can call our home.

Edwin and I just came from Naic to check the small house I bought there. It's under Pag-IBIG financing. I was surprised that the house is almost complete. Oh how time flies. I just realized I've been paying for it for two years already.


me with our li'l house, soon to be our li'l home
My mom was ecstatic when I shared the good news with her. She said it's a dream come true for her, and for our family in general. I'm glad I pushed with this one. I remember I was hesistant at first because then I didn't think I could afford the monthly amortization. It's just a small amount but as you know, I'm the breadwinner in the family and I have many expenses to deal with on a monthly basis.

But God is good. He gave me the willpower to just go for it. I entrusted everything to Him. And I'm just too happy He never let me down, financially speaking. :)

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I have always been amazed with man-made creations, particularly architecture. There’s something about structures and buildings that convey a message of hope, unity, devotion or utter glory. The Statue of Liberty in the US, the Taj Mahal in India and the Great Wall in China have their own underlying messages. Aside from their grandeur, they are proofs of man’s greatness.

Aside from food and shopping, architecture is one of the things I look forward to in a certain place. If I could afford to travel to another country, I’ll go to Egypt. Situated in the heart of Middle East, Egypt is a beautiful tourist destination. The weather may be hot all-year round, but its extensive desert, the Nile River and the famous Pyramid of Egypt can take your breath away.

Also, I have always wondered how the people of Egypt live. You see, their ancestors belonged to one of the first civilizations in the world. They must be a proud race with rich cultural heritage and traditions. But I can imagine traveling to Egypt will be more fun when you are with a group. If I had ample time and resources, I’ll surely spend my Egypt Holidays with family and friends. We will bask in the beauty of this country that used to be a paradise back in Biblical times.


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Tap Defense is one of the best iPhone applications today. It's only been 48 hours since I started playing it (on Edwin's iPhone 3GS) but I can already say it's addicting. It's a strategy game that requires a lot of brain.


Tap Defense may look very simple to play. Initially, you are given credits to buy your fighting equipment such as arrow towers, bomb towers and water canons (the only ones available during the first few levels). You arrange them on the field strategically and when you're ready, you tap the icon "play." After that, the enemies enter and try to make their way towards the end of the road. You are given 20 lives, which means 20 enemies only are allowed to get past your guard. Otherwise, the game ends and you lose.

As you advance on the game, you gain more credits and more fighting equipment (e.g. ice, storm, earthquake, etc.) get unlocked. Unfortunately, the enemies also become stronger and harder to beat. They range from locusts and dogs to Gremlins and demons.

At that point, the real strategic thinking begins. You have to budget your credits and at the same time position your fighting equipment in such a way that they win against the enemies.



I plan to write a more comprehensive review of this great iPhone app in the coming days. For now, lemme just enjoy Tap Defense further. Or better yet, become a Tap Defense fan on Facebook. I just did. :)

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http://www.iphoneappratings.org
http://levoltz.com


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