pretty busy...

I apologize to all my friends here in this site, were pretty much busy this week and dont have enough time to visit you back. I promise if i have a chance i will do pay those times that i owed to all of you, I'm thankful that you spend your spare time to open up my blog...thanks a lot! see u soon...

Feel Sad

Absolutely I have enough time to spend now to write what we've done and whats going on. My husband and I are pretty much busy yesterday, coz we took off early morning headed to Seffner, Florida to pick up his load that going to Spartanburg, South Carolina. He does to transport the motorhome around the US. Thats why I took the opportunity to see the different part of the country and I almost seen all the states. Since I dont have a job right now I'm enjoying our time together. So were headed in Georgia and we hit so much traffic on our way, i really hate traffic jam, specially in Atlanta, grrrrrr! you need to have patience to handle the freakin' traffic anywhere you go to this city. He finally done his delivery this morning and we need to turn back again to Atlanta and i thought were going to deal the traffic again but i was wrong and im glad coz its not that bad like it was yesterday. Were going back in this place to attend his Uncle funeral tomorrow at 11 a.m. He passed away last Sept. 3 and he was 77 years old, he diagnose for chemotherapy and he never survived. I feel so sorry for him and his family, his such a good man i met him once like 3 months ago and that time he was so strong and looks healthy that time, he brought us in a fastfood called ( chick-fil-A ) that time and after that i hooked up that fastfood, i really like it. Everytime I've seen that signed i always remember him. Sad to say that his gone. We really dont know when or where our life's gonna end. Like my father who passed away too last month. It was painful to losing someone who really closed to your heart. Until now I still can't emagine that i dont have a father anymore :(. But I need to accept the truth that his gone and never come back :((.

Well, I met the rest of the family that i never meet since i got here in the US coz we dont have a chance to visit them and finally now were here together. We stayed here in Ramada hotel at Conyers, Georgia coz thier house are packed up too for the other member of the family and all of his family that from Michigan are stayed in this hotel too. Were thankful that they give us discount instead of regular price that thier suppose to charge. I was blessed and lucky to have a family like this, they are great and very loving people. I know i really missed my family too back in the Philippines but because of them, they helped me out of the homesickness. After the funeral tomorrow we dont know yet but were hoping to have a nice load pop up anywhere closer in this place...

just nothing

After our long trip yesterday it was not bad trip. But i can't deny that i felt so nervous about the hurricane, i thought gulf breeze, florida is hit by this dangerous weather but its not that bad that i thought it was. When we arrived yesterday in this place its cool and nice weather, we cross the 3 miles bridge to get to the place that were going to and its really calmed and its not that windy. After were done everything in that place my husband drove headed to St. Augustine, Florida the oldest city in the country. Were going to visit to his cousin Vicky and Bill its his closes cousin ever.
We arrived here last night around 9:30pm and were so happy coz both his cousin is still awake and waiting for us to be home. when were on the road i feel hungry and i told to my husband to full over somewhere in the fastfood just to grab something to eat. I always get hungry that easy. lol! thats why my diet is not working good for me. :)...
I awake this morning around noon and i felt not to get up, i felt so tired and wanted to sleep all day, but i need to. We have a lot of laundry! Well, i got up and do my daily chores, after that doing laundry, while im doing that we been to post office to mail the paperworks and of course i dont wanna go home not to stop by and doing shopping..hmmm! its my fave portion.lol! i think every woman loves the word SHOPPING am i right? After spending money and so much time in the store we went back home and broke again. lol!

50 Easy Ways to Cut 100 Calories

Cutting calories may seem like a daunting task, especially when you're trying to cut hundreds of calories each day to lose the recommended 1-2 pounds per week. Will you go hungry? Will your meals taste like cardboard? Will you have to give up your favorite foods?
Don't worry. When you make small changes, the only difference you'll notice is a drop in the scale! Keep in mind that cutting calories can involve smart substitutions or changes in portion sizes, too. Just remember, start small and work your way up to a new—and healthier—way of eating.
Beverages
1. Split a 20 oz. bottle of regular soda with a friend. Save 120 calories!
2. Drink 1 cup of diet soda instead of 1 cup of regular soda. Save 97 calories!
3. Swap a 12-oz. glass of whole milk for skim milk. Save 96 calories!
4. Drink two 12-oz. light beers this weekend instead of two regular beers. Save 100 calories!
5. Instead of 1 cup of prepared lemonade, try 1 cup of a sugar free variety. Save 103 calories!
6. Eat a medium orange instead of drinking 12 oz. of fresh orange juice. Save 106 calories!
7. Prepare your coffee with 4 oz. of fat-free half and half instead of regular half and half. Save 88 calories!
8. Enjoy 5 oz. of chocolate milk instead of 5 oz. of a chocolate milkshake Save 110 calories!
Breakfast
9. Spread your whole grain waffles with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup instead of 1 tablespoon of margarine or butter. Save 110 calories!
10. Top your whole grain bagel with 1.5 oz of fat-free cream cheese in lieu of regular. Save 108 calories!
11. Try 1 oz. of maple turkey bacon instead of maple (pork) bacon. Save 118 calories!
12. Ditch the glazed donut and eat a bagel instead. Save 93 calories!
13. Eat 3/4 cup oatmeal instead of a 1-1/2 cups of oatmeal. Save 97 calories!
14. Substitute 3 oz. of turkey sausage for a serving of pork sausage. Save 120 calories!
15. Grab a small bagel instead of a medium bagel. Save 99 calories!
Snacks and Sides
16. Dip 1 cup celery into your favorite salsa or hummus instead of 1 oz. of tortilla chips. Save 125 calories!
17. Eat an entire medium apple instead of a small (5 oz.) candy apple. Save 118 calories!
18. Snack on 1 oz. of baked potato chips instead of regular chips. Save 90 calories!
19. Better yet, eat 2 oz. pretzels instead of the same size portion of potato chips. Save 94 calories!
20. Bake 2 oz of oven fries in lieu of 2 oz. of fast food fries. Save 88 calories!
21. Forgo a 6-oz portion of potato chips and nosh on 6 oz. of tortilla chips instead. Save 96 calories!
22. Say no to 1 oz of deep-fried onion rings and instead enjoy 1 oz. of grilled onions with your meal. Save 92 calories!
23. Try 1.5 oz. of fresh grapes instead of 1.5 oz. of raisins. Save 98 calories!
24. Enjoy a healthy 8-oz. baked potato instead of 8 oz. of French fries. Save 104 calories!
25. Choose 3 oz. of mozzarella cheese for your sandwich instead of Swiss cheese. Save 108 calories!
26. Swap 1 cup of canned pineapple in heavy syrup for crushed pineapple in water. Save 119 calories!
Lunch and Dinner
27. Cut a 6 oz. steak in half and take the other portion home for another meal. Save 111 calories!
28. Order a skinless chicken breast instead of chicken with skin. Save 102 calories!
29. Substitute a fat-free beef hot dog for a regular beef hot dog. Save 104 calories!
30. Build a sandwich with1.5 oz. of deli turkey breast instead of an equivalent of hard salami. Save 119 calories!
31. Instead of 6 oz. of crispy fried chicken with skin, eat 6 oz. baked chicken with skin. Save 102 calories!
32. Choose a slice of thin crust pizza over thick crust pizza. Save 106 calories!
33. Add vegetable toppings to your pizza order and say no to pepperoni. Save 100 calories!
34. Forget broccoli cheddar soup. A 7-oz portion of vegetable soup is better. Save 119 calories!
35. Enjoy 12 oz of steamed rice (choose brown rice when possible) as an alternative to fried rice. Save 96 calories!
36. Unwrap your 13-inch tortilla wrap and make a sandwich on a 3-oz. whole grain bagel instead. Save 96 calories!
37. Eat only half of your hamburger or sandwich bun. Save 100 calories!
Condiments and Sauces
38. Dip your salad in a side of ranch dressing (2 tsp.) instead of pouring 2 Tbsp of dressing on the salad. Save 97 calories!
39. Skip the 5 oz. of Alfredo sauce and eat a whopping 7 oz. of marinara sauce. Save 129 calories!
40. Add flavor to vegetables with 3 oz. of hot sauce—not 1 oz of bleu cheese dressing. Save 117 calories!
41. Top your salad with 1.5 oz. reduced-fat Italian dressing instead of regular. Save 96 calories!
42. Try either cheese or croutons on your salad—not both Save 72-116 calories!
43. Instead of 3 oz. of regular sour cream, use a fat-free variety. Save 120 calories!
44. Use 2 Tbsp reduced-fat light mayonnaise instead of regular mayonnaise. Save 102 calories!
Sweets and Desserts
45. Serve ice cream in a dish instead of a waffle cone. Save 121 calories!
46. Try a healthier peanut granola bar instead of a peanut candy bar. Save 94 calories!
47. Finish dinner with 1 cup of low-fat frozen yogurt instead of regular ice cream. Save 121 calories!
48. Substitute 5 oz. of apple pie, with 5 oz. of baked apple crisp. Save 85 calories!
49. Instead of 4 oz. of regular chocolate pudding, enjoy a sugar-free portion. Save 92 calories!
50. Leave that 1/2 cup of strawberry ice cream in the freezer. Enjoy 1/2 cup of fresh strawberries topped with 2 Tbsp of fat-free whipped cream as an alternative. Save 102 calories!
Cutting 100 calories here and there is an easy way to form healthier eating habits without feeling deprived or hungry. With just a few of these tricks up your sleeve, you'll be on your way to reaching your goals in no time!

The Saturn IB Rocket

I took this picture when we stop at the welcome center in 1-65 here in Alabama. The rocket that you've seen in the photo is an old Saturn 1B launched vehicle rocket. Installed in 1979, the 224 foot tall Saturn 1B was a forerunner of the Saturn 5 launch vehicle for NASA missions. It boosted unmanned Apollo modules and a few orbital trips.

In the late 1990s, you could stop at this Alabama border Welcome Center, stand under the engines and imagine how the blast of takeoff would feel (like Alabama in August?). Renovations to the exhibit since then prevent strolling under the rocket.

Around the periphery of the Saturn 1B, there are several plaques and displays describing "The Saturn Legacy."

Nearby, a Vietnam War Memorial -- a chevron-shaped native rock monument -- is inscribed with Alabama war dead.

The Hurricane!

We have a long drive yesterday, from Indianapolis to here in Birmingham, Alabama. Were headed to Gulf Breeze, Florida. But after those long trip yesterday im kind of tired and wanted to have more rest. Aside from that, we stuck here in Birmingham because of the hurricane Gustav...were supposed to deliver this motorhome to Florida but were waiting for it until this hurricane's gone. I hope everyone who lived close to this gulf shore are safe and out of danger its hard when this kind of disaster come through. I've seen in the news that theres a lot of people evacuated and leave thier home to run away from this hurricane. I feel sorry to those people who lived in New Orleans, Louisiana. After 3 years of hurricane katrina here's hurricane gustav. There's one coming called hanna and become a hurricane again? I hope it wont last longer so that people have peace of mind and can get back home and start a normal living. May GOD bless us all!

Tag Time

Got this tag from rhea.

1. List 6 things that describe yourself today and yesterday.
2. Add your blog to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs.
3. Tag other online friends you know.

Yesterday
1. My husband and I been to Hoosier Racing and Casino in Anderson, Indiana.
2.We played and we dont have any luck . lol!
3. We ate dinner in Ryan's
4. I called my Mama in Phils, just talked for a while.
5.Sending some txt msg to my friends, reading emails, post a new topic in my blog, and chatting with my friends online.
6. I cleaned myself then went to bed.

Today...

1. Get up and brush my teeth then were headed to Florida.
2.We stop somewhere in Indiana and ate breakfast .
3. I check my mails and everything as usual.
4. Recieved few phone calls from the family to warned us about the gustav horricane.
5. We stop in Alabama welcome center and took some pictures.
6. We are here in Birmingham, Alabama now...

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I’m tagging fellow bloggers: jocelyn, marly, ruby

Trust and have Faith

What a gratitude to talked to somebody that you will never see in person , but the trust and respect as a friend is the main thing to always open up and shared. Online friends are unique and chanllenging data for me. I'm very proud to have friends online that sometimes i can shared my problems specially when i was down and need somebody that i can talk to. Away from my family is not that easy to handle but the fate and my destiny, you can't say no coz there's no choice if the right time came to you? I struggled and finding myself for many years, I've been through a lot a trials that i thought theres no ending, but i still have faith that one day i can overcome. Many of us sometimes expected so much in the new life, but we never think the circumtances ahead after where in it. But dont lose any hope God is always with us, sometimes we forget him and he will find a way to remind you that he loves you. He never give us any kind of trials in life if theres no solution to solve it. We need to be strong and fight out of it. Always think that your not the only one who have a biggest problems in life, each person has a defferent defficulties to handle. May all of us can overcome and so have much joy and less trouble in life ahead. Have a great weekend!

MACKINAC BRIDGE IN MICHIGAN

The mackinac Bridge is the longest single-span suspension bridge in the world, with 7,400 feet of structure supported by graceful cables.

"Mighty Mac" is an engineering materpiece, designed to withstand masses of crushing ice and winds up to 120 mph. It is also a construction triump, build for $99,800.000 between 1954, on time and within budget. The 4.5 million vehicles, which safely cross the bridge each year, pay tribute to its dedicated builders, who overcame the harsh winter and winds of the straits.

Wow! this is great adventure that i have now, i've seen a lot of historic places and nice scenery here in the US. The best opportunity to visit one of the famous tourist spot in the state. I have a lots of story to my grand kids someday. LOL!

Eager to watch Pilipino TV shows?

I know were defferent among other nationality, eventhough theres a lot of TV channels here in the US, but our Pilipino show's we can't diny that were longing to watch it once in a while just to replace those moments that your bored or homesick. I have something for you guys, I've been watching here for few months now and sometimes if they have a new movies showing up you also can see here. Its a http://www.pinoychannel.tv/ and i assure you, you will like it and i guess your going to bookmark the site just not to forget. lol! I'm just sharing only of what i knew and i hope i make you happy and ease the homesickness in your heart...enjoy friends!

I love it!

I'm very proud to myself that i did my own scraft for my banner of this site. Its not that easy to create and finding nice stuff to put in it, but those patience i had is worth it. Thanks! lol Its really hard sometimes specially that you dont know where you go or what you do, but dont stop trying i'll bet you theres nice outcome after. Its really pleasure for myself to do such things that i never done before. Im trying to find out now how to add the other blocks in the left side so that my main topic will be in the middle. This is gonna be harder but im hoping i can make it. I knew its not like the banner that i only did in this site www.photobucket.com .Will if somebody want to make thier site to be looks cool and unique, all you have to do is go in this site and start ceating your own craft.

drugs for diabetes?

Early morning yesterday my mother in law got a phone call from her daughter who work as a registered nurse somewhere here in michigan about the drug BYETTA for the people who got a diabetes. Where thankful because my mother in law never take that kind of drugs anymore in a long time. So scary because the people taken this drug may cause them to severe pancreatitis. (http://www.allaboutlifechallenges.org/what-is-pancreatitis-faq.htm)

My prayer

Thanks GOD for everything that you been done to me, you give me strength to fight all the trials that i had and you make me strong in all the problems that came into my life. Thank you for being there always.

Sometimes human being theres characteristics that even by thier self can't believed of what happened.

I know i had that kind of matter and I know LORD you forgive me for those moment that i felt i was down, that my life is miserable specially those times that my father who passed away not quite long. But you blessed me to be strong and facing all the reality that happened to me. I forgive those people who tried to put me down. I can't help it if thats thier views. Forgive me dear GOD for all my sins that i've been done, I can't promise not to do anything good but i do all that i can to be out of it. Keep my family out of danger and please give them a healthy and strong body, specially my MAMA, i know she needs comfort, i pray for you GOD to be with her. I pray my PAPA's soul that he has resting for life, and has his soul joined with your angels and forgiven him his sins when he was alive in this world. Please till him LORD that i really love him and forgive me for did not around. Its also hard for me coz until now i felt that he never leave us. I never forget him till the rest of my life.

Thank you dear GOD that you blessed me to have a wonderful husband, guide us wherever we go and whatever we do. Please keep us out of danger and give us strength, good health and bless us to be strong and more love in our marriage. Bless those people around us and forgive them thier sins. I pray also my second family here and to all my friends to have a peaceful life living and good health also. Thank you dear LORD for always.

Shame on you!

I believed that true friends are hard to find. I was disappointed with my one friend who still living in the philippines, I thought were good friends but she's not the type of person i thought it was. I really feel bad of what she did to me. Seems like she never think first before she said something rudity to her friends, or if she can hurt the feelings of her friends or what? She's so stupid and i admit i really mad to her, i really dont care about her now, im taking for granted those memories that we been through back then. i was pissed! shes really a bitch! i find out now her true colors. I know im a nice person but if you did something that beyond my limitations i dont have any doubts to forget you as my friend. I'd rather be alone than to have a friend who back fight when your not around. Shame on you! Thats why i figure out now why until now your still where you are cause maybe your fiancee find out your trully character as a person, and might be his keeping you in the (PHILS.) just to have someone that he can have fun with when his there. Its hurt right? but thats better for the person like you who's lier and freak!

Dont waste your time...

Life is to short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So love the people who treat you right, and forget about the ones who dont and believe that everythings happens for a reason. If you get a chance; take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said that it would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it..

Farewell Papa...

Last friday August 8, 2008 around 2 o'clock in the afternoon while were on the road with my husband and we recieved an overseas call, i was not feeling well that early morning seems like something wrong and i cant calmed my heartbeat. I picked up the phone and answered it..hello? and it was my oldest brother who's crying in the other line, I asked him what's the matter why his crying...and saddenly he said that we dont have father anymore, Papa, passed away yesterday afternoon ( August 8, 2008 Philippines ). I was speechless feels like somebody punching my ears that i cant hear anything, but my mind is working and trying to say that, its a lie and its not true of what i heard now. I'd turned off the phone and throw it in the dash of the motorhome and my husband looked towards me, but he saw my face with full of tears and the teardrops from my eyes down on my face. Its very painful and i dont know what to do , feels like im shocked that time. Its horrible...i cried and cried coz i can't take that i dont have father anymore. One thing thats really hurt for me coz i never see him for the last time before he send into his last place. I know how terrible it was, but the life living now is not that easy too, were not that rich that can easily to do anything or to book a flight that quick, i end up calling every night to my Mama and asked what they need, at least that way i can help the expenses and everything. I know, before my Papa is passed away we already talked in the phone and i know he understand us our situation here that its not that easy. Eventhough, we never there physically but we helped them in the other way. Im sure that im gonna miss my Papa, but i know his happy coz he never suffer anymore with his unhealing illness. I miss his kindness and his loved as a father..We love you Papa...