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It’s my first time to join this photo meme (a late entry at that! LOL) and I sure had a great time viewing the other participants’ sepia photos. You too can join in the fun HERE. Have fun! =) This photo is, I think, the best from our Prenuptial Pictorial last October 2008. The doves were cooperating, we were kissing (or were going to, hehe) and the photographer had a great composition. Perfect! =) More details about this photo HERE. Anyway, I’m going offline now.. Have to look for new office furniture and storage stuff in real life. See you when I see you guys! Buh-bye!

You’re not the only one! Fortunately, I don’t need one. Hehe! =) Anyway, it’s HEALTH MATTERS time again in my blog and today we’re gonna discuss some of the best acne treatments that we can use. Generally speaking successful treatments give little improvement within the first week or two; and then the acne decreases over approximately 3 months, after which the improvement starts to flatten out. Many treatments that promise big improvements within 2 weeks are likely to be largely disappointing. Exception of this is cortisone which can give very quick results.

In general, acne treatments are believed to work in at least 4 different ways [with many of the best treatments providing multiple simultaneous effects] - a.) normalising shedding into the pore to prevent blockage, b.) killing causative bacteria, c.) antinflammatory effects, and d.) hormonal manipulation. It is best that you consult a dermatologist on what is the best acne treatment you can use given your health history and previous drug use.

I can’t believe that our youngest sibling has reached the ripe old age of 25 already! LOL! The black sheep of our family and the “favorite” of our parents has certainly come a long way. He graduated early this year, got a new gf, and most importantly: got a job. W00t! Our baby has become quite responsible already.. =) Anyway, I’m off to wrap this tuxedo shirt for his birthday. Hope he likes it! To my lil bro, may the Lord bless and guide you always!

Wanna meet someone who shares your passion for tattoos? Then try tattoo chat rooms! I’m sure you’ve had dates before who were like, “Ewww, what’s that on your hand?? Looks dirty!” Don’t fret, those days are gonna be over coz in Tattoo Chat City, you’d find single peeps who are into tattoos as much as you are. Isn’t that great?? You can even be like Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton, and have your names tattooed on each other’s chest. Love is grand, ain’t it?? =) Tattoo Chat City offers the usual chat lines and video chat seen in free online chatrooms. It’s just that they connect you with fellow tattoo fanatics. So what are you waiting for? Sign up now!

First fun news I heard today! =) Here’s how it went down: a bear wandered into a skateboard park during the night in the Colorado resort town of Snowmass. Since the park had steep concrete sides (as you can see above; photo by AP), the bear wasn’t able to go up and was trapped. The next morning, workers from the Parks and Recreation Department lowered a long ladder. The bear eventually climbed out and wandered away. NEAT huh?? =) Anyway I’m off to search for golf packages that my father would surely want to receive for Christmas! I already checked out Myrtle beach golf packages in South Carolina and it looked very promising. More details later!

We all know how hard it is to find someone good to date, much more someone who will understand your lifestyle. For “normal” people who dress “normally”, that wouldn’t be a much of a problem, whatever “normal” is nowadays. Hehe! But for people who label themselves as GOTH, it might be a bit of an uphill battle in finding someone to date (outside their own clique, of course). Never fret my Goth friends because goth dating has become easier with GothicChat.org!

GothicChat.org is a dating site specially made for Goths wanting a new unique experience in the arena of looove. For all gothic singles out there, check this site out! It’s packed with basic features of a dating site, as well as special offerings. Fancy talking to a love potential? Then go to their gothic chat rooms. You never know, you just might meet your soulmate there!

* A - Age: 28

* B - Band Listening To Right Now: nada

* C - Career: licensed MD but decided to be a stay-at-home wife for the moment =)

* D - Drink or Smoke: drink! never had a smoke in my life

* E - Easiest Friends To Talk To: Labsie, Chin, Jinx =)

* G - Gummy Bears or Gummy Worms: nada, don’t like the taste! ughh!

* H - Have a Boyfriend: yes, same one for 9 years then we got married

* I - In love: super duper! hehe

* J - Junk Food You Like: nova, fish crackers, hebi.. cheap thrills! hehe

* K- Kids: don’t wanttttt

* L - Longest Ride Ever: from Philippines to Hong Kong

* N - Names For Your Future Kids: umm, don’t want nga e!

* O - One Wish You Have Now: i wish it’s Sept 20 already! Labsie and I have a big surprise for everybody =)

* P - Phobias: cockroaches, ewww!

* Q - Favorite Quote: “Anything less than mad, passionate love isn’t worth my time!”

* R - Reasons To Smile: having a great family and a loving husband =)

* S - Sleeping Hours: around 10-11pm

* T - Time You Woke Up: depends on hubby’s work schedule

* U - Unknown Fact About You: I’d rather it stays unknown, hehe

* V - Vegetable You Hate: saluyot, anything slimy! ughh!

* W - Worst Habit: procrastinating -_-

* X - X-rays You’ve Had: chest

* Y - Yummy Foods: japanese, chinese, european, filipino, everything!!! hehe! *glutton* that’s why I try to exercise and stay away from using diet pills and slimming stuff as I’ve read some scary phentermine side effects online =(

* Z - Zodiac Sign: cancer!

If you love chandeliers and fancy lighting fixtures, you have to go and visit LightingShowplace.com. Believe it or not, but they have been in the business of making indoor and outdoor lighting since 1994! I especially love their line of Murray Feiss light fixtures. Aside from beautiful chandeliers, the brand also has wall sconces, pendant lighting, hanging lanterns, landscape lighting, and many more. Do drop by their online store. Who knows, they might have what you’re looking for!

Today’s the last day of my beloved city’s most famous event — and hubby will be at the center of it! It’s coz he’s attending the uber-popular Floral Float parade as his work company has an entry float. Hope they win!! =) Anyway, this year’s Kadayawan theme is “Nahiusang Katawhan Nakigdait sa Kalibutan” (“One People in Communion with the Earth”). Here’s what’s it all about:

The life and culture of the indigenous peoples have always been linked to the land. Since time immemorial, Davao has been the homeland of the Indigenous Peoples and land has become the core of their existence. If their land is lost, so is their culture and traditions. Thus, there is a need to defend the indigenous peoples’ ancestral lands for them to continually live and practice their way of life- consulting the spirits, working with nature and sharing with others. This is the main reason of celebrating the Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2009.

If you haven’t heard of Kadayawan before, go Google this fantastic event! If I weren’t so scared of sun exposure, I’ll also be in the streets (and not researching about acne treatments, sigh!) — having fun with all the tourists, locals, and contestants =) USBAW DABAW!

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