March 3, 2008
Filed under: blogging — juliana @ 10:28 am
This is an announcement. Please scroll down for the latest.
The contest across all my three blogs is still ongoing.
1st place - $100.00
2nd place - $ 55.00
3rd place - $ 40.00
4th place - $ 30.00
5th place - $ 25.00
To find out how to win these prizes please follow this link.
Ongoing points accumulated per contest participant:
1. Mari - 448
2. Lisa -437
3. AiDiSan -312
4. Heidi -300
5. Hailey -295
6. Rocks - 151
7. Jennifer - 143
8. Bless -127
9. Kaje -84
10.Lotus Flower - 75
For a complete list of the latest total points update, please follow this link.
May 16, 2008
Filed under: marital bliss — juliana @ 12:31 pm
The foodie husband as early as yesterday, was already plotting what he wants for dinner tonight, and what he can and can not eat after his tooth extraction tomorrow. Do you believe this? He is in charge of picking out restaurants for us to go to and or bringing in food from Fridays to Sundays that’s why his mind is going overdrive in anticipation.
He just loves food and loves to eat. I don’t know when his appetite will taper off a bit. I guess, not even a scheduled visit to the oral surgeon is going to slow him down. Do you have someone like him at home? Portion control just wouldn’t make sense to him. He thinks I’m rationing his food if he senses that I didn’t make a lot of food, as I tend to hide portion of the dishes that I cooked sometimes. I normally cook enough to feed six people. No, he does not eat everything, but he wants to make sure, he can eat as much as he wants.
Filed under: blogging — juliana @ 12:18 pm
Let me tell you, what a stumble worthy site, I just stumbled upon today. It’s amazing that I came across a site about web hosting, after my harrowing ordeal yesterday (my entry on this below) when my sites went down for four hours. As it is, the articles are very enlightening and it really got me into thinking about what my next move will be regarding my current web host. If you can not rely on your web host to have you online 24/7, 365 days a year, it just doesn’t make sense.
Cheap web hosting is not always a mediocre choice, as there are reliable web host out there that are also affordable. You just have to do your homework before taking the plunge. In as much as reliability is important, getting testimonials from actual customers would be a good idea. On top of that, a round the clock customer support and the capability of your choice of webhost to grow with you should also be considered.
Whatever you decide on, you should check out web hosting ratings as well as tutorials and articles about web hosting before you pick your web host, so you can make an informed decision. Because once you’re tied up just like me(two years), you really can’t do much but wait, unless you are willing to pull out and spend more to have peace of mind and security.
Filed under: just me — juliana @ 11:37 am
My allergy was my instant alarm today. If you start to sneeze incessantly and have to keep getting up to blow your nose, that for sure is a quick way to wake up. On Fridays, I normally even sleep-in later than usual, but I just wasn’t able to, today.
So, where will my allergies take me today? Who knows. If it stops, thank heavens. If it carries on the rest of the day, good luck to me. As it is right now, my nose is sore, and my eyes are puffy. The only thing missing in this disastrous recipe is a scratchy body because of hives. I hope this will not be added into the mix.
Oh Zyrtec, where’s your magic wand? Help!!!!!
May 15, 2008
Filed under: priceless treats — juliana @ 6:54 pm
My friend Elsie, called me last night to inform me they are set to go to Oregon in August. I was surprised to hear this, because I know they were planning to head out to Napa Valley but it turned out they changed their minds. Guess what, I’m so jealous because they are not going to Oregon just for sightseeing. They are going to a ski camp in Mount Hood. How cool is that! I can just imagine Mount Hood’s majestic snow covered peak.
You see, Elsie’s husband is an avid fan of snowboarding and skiing ever since he was a child. My friend does not really do any of the two, but she delights in accompanying her husband and see him enjoy. They went to Lake Tahoe last year, and they surely had some fun. She informed me in advance so that we can join them, but there is absolutely no way this will fit in to our already planned incoming getaway. Frank has only 3 1/2 weeks of vacation left.
They have more than enough time to prepare for this trip. In fact, Elsie told me she needs to get her husband an addition to his already numerous Burton snowboards. He already has several freeride and freestyle Burton snowboards but he wants to get something new. I’m sure she’ll find what he wants, as Store.ChristySports.com, carries a wide array of snowboard and ski gears. Now, if only we can go with them, my summer will be complete.
Filed under: blogging — juliana @ 6:18 pm
So, I started my day pretty early today, because I wanted to get done with my laundry early. I’ve planned to do this because I really wanted to get even with the opps waiting to be written, as they are piling up on me and I don’t want them to expire.
To my dismay, I was not able to carry out this plan as my dear webhost, Blue Host had my blogs “off the air” from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This was the first time that this long downtime happened. I called their customer support and I was told it will be back in ten minutes. I called again after an hour, this time, I was informed they can’t tell me the precise time when the server will be up as they are busy working on it.
I’m tied up with them for two years. If this is the beginning of something not appealing at all, I will have to look for a host elsewhere. It’s actually been happening a lot lately, but the downtime are not that significant enough for me to get annoyed . We’ll see.
Filed under: daily chatter — juliana @ 5:59 pm
I’m going to let you in on my little secret. Every time we go away on vacation, I can’t help but be paranoid that something catastrophic could happen at home while we’re away. You know, we live very close by the ocean and with all the recent natural disasters lately, can you blame me for my paranoia? I take comfort with the thought, that we have a home insurance policy in place. Just knowing that the coverage is enforced gives me peace of mind, and somehow that paranoia dissipates, although not completely.
So, I think about those that are under-insured. They may have home insurance, but the coverage is not enough to cover every single calamity. We’ve heard about denials of claims, and that’s because some homeowners are not aware of some limitations on their coverage. That’s why before you pack your luggage and head out to somewhere exotic and warm, sit down and examine your coverage. You can check out what HomeInsurance.com has to offer and get competitive rates on your comprehensive home insurance. It pays to be vigilant. 
May 14, 2008
Filed under: tags — juliana @ 11:41 am
A dear blogger friend, Francine forwarded this tag to me. Let me answer the questions, and hopefully at the end, you’ll find it informative. Would you care, anyway? LOL.
1.What do you want for your birthday?
-I got my biggest birthday presents ever this year, so I really don’t want anything else anymore. For my birthday next year, I will look forward to the realization of the third birthday present from my husband. Yes, peeps, good things come in threes. I already got the first and will get the second also this year.
2. Who will be your next kiss?
-F of course.
3. When was the last time you went to the mall?
- A couple of weeks ago when we were in the Caribbean.
4. Are you wearing socks right now?
- Yes, I’m cold, and I’ve been wearing one the past three days already.
5. How did you spend your summer?
-Part of my summer last year was spent in Aruba, another Caribbean destination.
6. Have you been to the cinema in the last 5 days?
- No, not even in the last four years. I’m not a movie fanatic. We buy DVD’s but even if we have them they are not opened, a lot are still sealed. We just want to have them, so they’re there just in case we’re in the watching mode.
7. What was the last thing you had to drink?
- Water.
8. What are you wearing right now?
- I’m still on my jammies.
9. What was your last purchase?
-Fruits and vegetables yesterday.
10. What was the last food you ate?
- Ground beef with chayote, a recipe I tried last night courtesy of Lisa’s blog.
11. Who would be the person you would call if you were up in the middle of the night and couldn’t sleep?
- No one, I’ll just wake up my husband right beside me.
12. Have you bought any clothing items in the last week?
- Not in the last week, but the last two weeks at the Gucci store in Puerto Rico.
13. Do you have a pet?
- No.
14. What made you laugh in the last 5 days?
- A candid picture of my husband that I snapped at the Ritz-Carlton’s elevator. Just thinking about it right now, makes me laugh too.
15. If you could be anywhere right now, where would you be?
- Secret, but somewhere really nice.
16. What is the last thing you purchased online?
- Gevalia Varietal Coffee.
17. One thing you hate about yourself?
- Sleeping in late till midday.
18. Do you miss anyone?
- Family left in P.I. and friends.
19. What are your plans for the day?
- Clean, as usual.
20. Last person you msg’d?
- No one.
21. Ever went to a camp?
- Yes, when I was a 12 grader.
22. Are you a good student in school?
- I have been good all the way through college.
23. What do you know about the (your) future?
- I have no clue WHAT will happen, but one thing’s for sure, modesty aside, my husband and I think we’re off to a nice retirement 
. Not that retirement is that soon, but he’s been really working hard on it and his projections are feasible.
24. Are you wearing any perfume or cologne?
- Yes.
25. Where is/are your best friend/s right now?
-In California.
Thanks, Francine. I had fun answering the questions. Anyone interested? Just grab it.
May 13, 2008
Filed under: priceless treats — juliana @ 6:05 pm
Are you short on cash? With the current economic downturn that we’re experiencing right now, it’s not far fetch that we could run short on cash, especially during those tough in between payday days. Prices of prime commodities have been skyrocketing, and it’s getting harder each day to budget. But hey, we have to continue living thus, we have to continue spending.
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Filed under: tags — juliana @ 5:52 pm
Lisa, tagged me and she’s curious to know what are my things to do, I assume for the week.
5 Things to do:
1.Cook every night till Thursday.
2.Start digging into my planters to sow seeds. It’s been cold the past few days that’s why I’m delayed.
3.Finish all tasks(opps), I want to get even as they are piling up.
4.Head out to Williams-Sonoma to do a swap/exchange of merchandise. Something I’ve been delaying for months.
5. Last but not the least, start my search for that exciting plan. Will update you as soon as it’s final.
BUSY PEOPLE: 1.) my chopsuey 2.) mind bubbles 3.) vanity kit 4.) somethingpurple 5.) a detour 6.) Confessions of a Supermodel Wannabe 7.) Mitch of When Silence Speaks 8.) Hailey’s Domain9. Hailey’s Beats and Bits 10. Air Sick 11. Avee’s Adventures 12. Never Ending Stories 13. Essay of Life 14. Tasteful Voyage 15. A mom’s note 16. In My Kitchen 17. Thoughts Of Me 18. Precious Words 19. My Online Journal 20. My Colorful World 21. Juliana’s Lair 22. your blog here.
Anyone interested to grab this meme, please feel free to do so.
Filed under: priceless treats — juliana @ 5:36 pm
Shopping for a car is such an enormous undertaking, which goes without saying that obtaining an auto loan is the same. Whenever we shop for a new car, we get excited and really look forward to driving away with that dream vehicle.
Nowadays, it’s good that there are places online like CompleteLoanSource.com, where you can obtain personal or commercial car loans for new or used cars, without hassles. It’s fast and convenient, and most of all you know you are dealing with a reputable outfit and not to forget to mention that everyone is given the chance to avail of car financing, no matter what credit situation you’re in.
When it’s time to replace our car, I will definitely make this online portal our first stop. Nothing beats the convenience of just clicking a mouse as compared to dealing with a pesky salesman.
Filed under: daily chatter — juliana @ 1:08 pm
Everybody’s aware I live in New York City, the big city that never sleeps. But, haven’t I wrote it so many times that if I can only pull my husband out of Wall Street, I would prefer to live elsewhere. It can still be in New York, but somewhere out of the five boroughs, where I get the feeling of little old town, and everyone know each other.
So, the result just show how I think. I do like the idea of living outside NYC. Sure, there are a lot of other places out there where my husband can easily commute to and from Wall Street. But in the meantime, I should just enjoy the vibrancy, diversity, character and shopping that NYC has to offer. Till we move…who knows, it can be sooner than you think.
You Should Live in a Small City
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You are definitely an urban person, but not any old city will do.You want a city that matches you well. For you, big cities lack individuality.
You prefer a smaller city with lots of personality, local culture, and history.
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Where Should You Live?
Filed under: priceless treats — juliana @ 12:41 pm
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May 12, 2008
Filed under: daily chatter — juliana @ 6:51 pm
Because of today’s inclement weather, I opted to stay in, instead of going to the supermarket. I wanted to just get our supply of veggies and fruits for the week. Since I plan our menu every two weeks coinciding with my big supermarket run, today’s dinner will be different from what I planned.
That’s when extra frozen meat, fish or poultry come in handy. Before I went to bed last night, just hearing the howling wind made me decide to thaw something else instead of what I originally planned. Frozen veggies will take the center stage tonight. Hopefully, the weather will be fine tomorrow so I can finally head out to the supermarket, then I’ll go with my menu as planned.
Filed under: money matters — juliana @ 6:35 pm
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Filed under: musings — juliana @ 5:49 pm
Yes, it’s really cold here in the house. With the central heat already off, I’m just freezing in here. You see, the weather is really that bad, I actually canceled my plan of going to the supermarket. The wind gusts never let up all day.
Maintenance will be coming tomorrow to replace the filters in our cooling system, as we are now gearing for air-conditioning season. But today just doesn’t feel like it’s spring at all. The temperature reading says 50 degrees but if you factor in the wind gusts the temperature is much lower than that.
I’m wearing my winter twinset and I have wrapped myself in two throws. Imagine how I look, won’t you be laughing at me if you see me? Oh, and my tootsies are wrapped in my fave winter socks. What a day!
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