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Saturday, November 28, 2009

New Season, New Sink!

It's a Saturday and I've been up since 4AM. Oh well...

A friend is here in Cebu to do a training and later this morning we're heading to the beach to relax. So that means I have to do other pending items I have for the house now so I don't miss any of it and cause delays. Delays would always equal to panic mode days before Christmas and that equals to spending extra. I do not want to do that.

The house is due for repainting again. LOL What can I do I want to change its pain...and yes I can do that every 18 months.

I also want the interior of the kitchen improved. That means new paint, and some new furnishings and fixtures. Few minutes ago I was checking online for some stainless steel kitchen sinks. I think I need to get a new one for the kitchen. I've been wanting to do that but some preoccupations get in the way and now I am just determined to finally do it.

Not like other fixtures and furnishing where I get attracted to them and the buying influence is coming from its appearance for my kitchen sink I'm going to quality. Yes and I mean the real dimensions of quality - functionality, reliability, durability and what have you! I found a nice stainless steel kitchen sink and I'm going to show it later to the IT Guy for his opinion. That sink has the following features --
  • Certified High Quality 304 Stainless Steel Sinks
  • Heavy 16 Gauge Steel 
  • Brushed Satin Finish
  • Thick Sound Dampener Rubber Pad
  • Fully Insulated
  • Cardboard Cutout Template Included
  • Hardware Included
  • Offset Drain 3 1/2" (89mm) Drain Opening
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • cUPC Certified (Unified Plumbing Code) 
I think I'm going to buy this one!


Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Mariposa's Tales Turns 4 Years!

Time so fast...Mariposa's Tales turns fours years today. I can't believe it! Oh well...

It was four years ago when I got bored and decided to start blogging. My full intention then was to do an anonymous blog. Most of my early writings for those who've read it showed the writer in me. It also showed the other side of me. The side where I get pissed...hurt...and more importantly the fun crazy side of me. It took me about 2 years to decide to open up and interact with other bloggers. I'd say it's one of the best thing I did. I've met so many wonderful people and I can say that while our interactions were all online I consider all of you as my friends.

Today I'd like to thank you all for welcoming me into you lives. Thank you for all the support you've given me all these years. And more than importantly for sharing your life with me.

This site is such a part of me that I can't imagine losing it. I know I've been absent lately but yet despite my very busy schedule I still try to make it a point to come here. I owe you guys a visit, I know that and I'm going to make sure I get to start my rounds this week. I missed you all so badly. Serious!

I guess this entry qualifies for my Tuesday's Tales too! ;)

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Easy Photo Scanning

It's been awhile since I last posted here...and well what's new? I've been in and out of here for weeks now. Blame it to the busyness of Mariposa's life. I am fine. No major issues...I'm still pretty in pink! LOL

Anyway...yesterday was the birthday of Alvin Patrimonio! He is a famous basketball player in my teens. I was so crazy with Alvin then and this team, Purefoods. I know it could have been a nice Tuesday's Tales but then, I was too swamped yesterday to write anything here. I'm home early today so I manage sneak here. ;)

Let me circle back....

Yeah my teens were fun and quite exciting. It afforded me so many experiences that most girls...women my age now haven't tried doing. What I have now are just memories...wisdom from all the experiences and photos! Old photos and old videos...which the IT Guy just said no to when asked to convert them to digital formats. He love me less now, I know! LOL

He told me to just get some professional help, like some photo scanning service. He told me that services like this can take care of the photo scanning themselves and more importantly they're done right and photos will be of quality will they are converted to digital formats.More than that they not only convert photos into digital formats but they also offer it for videos and even materials as raw as films! So that is what IT Guy meant with video transfer. How sweet?!

All I need to do is send all my files (photos, videos, films and other materials) and they will convert them into digital formats and then will send them back to us with the original materials. As easy as that!

Of course some may opt to do it themselves but then I'd say I already did enough making our own memories. I will do my share in the making of my memoir recalling all events, places and people. I will leave the documentation part to professionals. At least that is how the IT Guy convinced me! Ha ha!

So this morning I was able to sort out some nice photos of me with Alvin Patrimonio...so so fun to see how I was 15 years ago! Some tales worth telling another time.

Thursday, November 05, 2009

Moving Tips

One of the things that occupies my mind while I'm here in Manila is moving to a new place. While most of my friends have been moving around, some even tried coast to coast movement in the US I've never tired moving to a new place in my life. 


So today I tried searching for some moving tips. I found Moving Companies Los Angeles, a site which offers all help once needs to move to a new location.


Below are just some of the tips they shared;


It is important to book your moving services well ahead to secure your ideal moving date.

Important documents and possessions, such as wills, deeds, jewelry, photographs and home videos are impossible to replace. It's wise to consider moving these and other important belongings to a safety deposit box while you move.

Remember to contact your local post office and fill-out forwarding address forms. Additionally, leaving a small welcome card with your forwarding address for the people moving into your old home is a nice way of asking for any additional pieces of your mail to be redirected.

Do not have your phone disconnected until after loading day.

DON'T polish your furniture! This makes the furniture slippery for the movers or yourself, also when we wrap pads around the furniture it can leave marks on the furniture where the pad was placed, do to buildup of cleaning residue!

Reserve ample parking for the truck. If parking is to be on a city street, it is your obligation to tell the movers of any meters that need to be capped by the city. In the winter, be sure to have the parking area and walkways clear of snow and ice.

Prepare an "Unload First" carton with essentials that you'll need immediately at your new home (Essential Items). Include a bag filled with hardware from disassembled items, such as dresser mirrors and beds.

Try to keep boxes to 50 pounds or less and always lift with your legs. Tape the bottom of all boxes to make certain they will hold your belongings.

Pack books flat, not standing on end (which may cause damage to the spines). Books are extremely heavy, so don't pack too many in one box. 






For more information, please call Los Angeles Office Movers.

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Sunrise



This picture was taken early this week on a boat to my Grandma's place in Bohol island. I just couldn't help but take a picture of the beautiful sunrise. Even with the typhoon up north in Luzon the weather in the Visayas region was just surprisingly good and the seas calm.

Happy Wordless Wednesday everyone!


Shopping for Swimwear

Two months ago, the IT Guy got my a swimwear, a hydra suit to be specific. I have to say it feels so good in the water for whatever reason. It's so sporty and exactly what I need to go back to the pool and to take swimming seriously again. Early this year my doctor told me to go back to swimming as an alternative to going to the gym since I told him I've had not time to exercise the way I used to. He told me swimming can be very good for my body and it can help me manage body pains and stress aside from my weekly massage.

Let's make it short I started using my new swimwear and my friend just LOVE it, that she told me all she want for Christmas is a swimwear. Okay! But then we're not the same size. Thank goodness online stores for womens swimwear. I found her a nice, cute swimwear for her size. I just placed an order and hopefully it gets here on time for the Holidays.

Monday, November 02, 2009

Fun Monday: Getting To Know You!

Happy Fun Monday everyone!

First my apologies for my late post, I went to Bohol (a nearby island) to visit my Grandfather's tomb. It's All Souls' Day here.

This week's activity is about --

Most of use have been blogging for sometime yet some of us just met recently or only get in touch every Fun Monday. So next week, I will be asking 2 things --

(1) Share something which you wish your readers would know about you. It could be something you feel you might need to clarify/ share, etc. 


(2) Ask three questions to your readers, and I mean all readers, whether participants of Fun Monday or not. The questions should be generic so that all your readers can answer them and that it will help you get to know your readers more. 

Here goes mine;

First off, if there's one thing I want my readers to know about it, I guess I can sum them up in bullet points --
  • I'm Filipina, and I'm based in Cebu City, Philippines
  • IT Guy is the love of my life (in case some of you wonders who he is!)
  • I'm very close to my family, and that includes extended family.
  • I love butterflies, thus I call myself Mariposa (Spanish of butterfly).
  • This site is such a part of me that I can't imagine shutting it down! And I so enjoyed the people I meet here.
Now that I shared some little facts about myself, I hope you can tell me about yourself --
  • Where are you from? (No need to be so specific, country, state, province is enough!)
  • Please share something that is specific to where you're from. Anything your place is known or famous for, etc. (For instance, Cebu is known for nice beaches, guitars, dried mangoes, etc.)
  • Pick one thing which you can associate yourself with.
 I'd like to thank the following people for joining Fun Monday, it's always nice to get to know people!



Faye 




Lynn 

Grace (Next week's host!)

Getting To Know You

...will be our Fun Monday activity next week!

Most of use have been blogging for sometime yet some of us just met recently or only get in touch every Fun Monday. So next week, I will be asking 2 things --

(1) Share something which you wish your readers would know about you. It could be something you feel you might need to clarify/ share, etc. 


(2) Ask three questions to your readers, and I mean all readers, whether participants of Fun Monday or not. The questions should be generic so that all your readers can answer them and that it will help you get to know your readers more. 

Ok...that's it! I hope many will participate. I'm also inviting everyone who stops by to join as I believe this is an amazing way of bonding with our readers and blogger friends.

Wish you all a fun weekend. I'm off to Bohol, a nearby island and will just add participant's name when I get back. (Not sure if the farm has internet access.)


Please scroll down for my PhotoHunt entry.