Pieces of Me

Daylight Saving Time Begins Today

2008-11-02T02:00:00.000-08:00

Let's Fall Back today. DST changed at 2am. If you haven't set your clock to jump backward yet do so from 200DST to 100 Standard Time.

Update

2008-10-21T15:02:00.001-07:00

Since I didn't had a lot of time for the last few months I didn't get a chance to regularly update this blog of mine. Now that we are finally settled I can start keeping you updated on what is going on right now.

Sleepy Head

2008-08-25T18:14:00.000-07:00

My sleepy head... everyday there's always something new and funny.

Sight Seeing

2008-08-23T17:09:00.000-07:00

MingMing also had a lot of fun in Palomar Mountain.

Mid Day Nap

2008-08-19T10:57:00.000-07:00

MingMing's usual day... Sleeping... sleeping... sleeping... this is really fun and relaxing for her.

She is one unusual kitty. She also sometimes sleeps on her back with both her 4 legs are up.

My Personality

2008-08-17T21:25:00.001-07:00

You Are An ESFJ

The Caregiver

You are sympathetic and caring, putting friends and family first.

A creature of habit, you prefer routines and have trouble with change.

You love being in groups - whether you're helping people or working on a project.

You are good at listening, laughing, and bringing out the best in people.

In love, you value harmony and mutual understanding.

You will apologize or give someone the benefit of the doubt, if it means getting over a fight sooner.

At work, you are good at building relationships and connecting with people.

You would make a great nurse, social worker, or teacher.

How you see yourself: Organized, dependable, co-operative

When other people don't get you, they see you as: Opinionated, critical, and know-it-all

What's Your Personality Type?

MingMing Up in the Tree

2008-08-17T16:14:00.000-07:00

After hubby's duathlon, on our way home we stopped by in Carlsbad outlet mall... Just browsing around what they have there.

MingMing also had fun before we head back home... she enjoyed climbing up the tree and had fun with the scenery.

Road Trip Friday

2008-08-03T22:42:00.000-07:00

We planned on going to Palomar Observatory but when we got there they were close. They are open from 9AM - 4PM PST. Too bad we couldn't get in. Instead, on our way to our camp we stop by the side road and took a few photos.

MingMing is such a Model Material Princess Kitty. Same as her mommy.

This is me and my hairy baby who also love to pose. Of course we keep her leash on, better safe than sorry.

Hairy baby Ming and Daddy Michael also strike a pose.

Introducing you to my hairy poser princess. Isn't she adorable? She just love the camera.

Baby Ming

2008-07-30T12:15:00.000-07:00

This is my sleepy head kitty. Her name is MingMing, her bread is Abyssinian. She was born on April 14, 2006 she is our baby at home. She walk on a leash and hubby and I take her with us when we do our outdoor activity.

This is her favorite spot during the day. She sleeps here almost all day long and sometimes only get up to eat or go to her bathroom or when she is surprise with an unusual noise.

Not So Unusual Name

2008-07-27T18:20:00.000-07:00

I think this is not really a very unusual Name. I thought this is an interesting one. Will be posting different things here too.

Bolsa Chica Reserve

2008-07-15T14:07:00.000-07:00

June 7, 2008

After the Duathlon event in Huntington Beach, CA hubby, mingming and I was going to walk around the beach, so our mingming on the leash was ready to go. It was around 0930 or 1000 in the morning. When we were walking at about a few meters in the sandy beach one woman told us that there was a sign said "No Dogs Allowed" she also said that "Because it's a cat maybe it's okay". We were talking with the woman for a few minutes. When we had a few steps forward the lifeguard came out from his nest. He shouted, "No Dogs Allowed," including the woman we we all shouted back "It's a Cat!!" again... he shouted, "No Dogs Allowed". We thought that he didn't heard us, so we all shouted back the same thing "It's a Cat." The third time we were trading the same message, some people in the beach under the umbrella joined us to let him know that it's not a dog and it's a cat on the leash.

Finally, he shouted "That one too is not allowed in the sand". He also said, "No animals allowed in the sand".

Well I guess our teased worked out very well. I think that young man ran out of what he gonna say.

Later, we decided to drove by Bolsa Chica Reserve outside the beach. Michael and I walked around the ground while our mingming was relaxing inside the car.

Here are some pictures we took.

Seafood City in Mira Mesa, CA

2008-07-12T14:02:00.000-07:00

'I have to drive' Even though I am very nervous just thinking about driving in the freeway of San Diego, I need to get out the apartment. I don't want to be stuck in the apartment for days and really nothing much do but surf the net after doing my household chores. I finally used my husband's birthday present to me "Nuvi Garmin GPS". This really very helpful getting around new places and roads.

I went to Seafood City Grocery Store to buy something to cook for dinner. I bought fish and asked the attendant to fry them. I also had 1 fresh and cleaned fish for me to cook paksiw at home. I bought a few vegetables and fruits as well.

Good thing the road wasn't that busy. I was hoping the traffic wasn't supper bad, thankfully it wasn't. It only took me about 15 minutes drive from my apartment. I really have to start to get use driving around the busy road of California.

Daily Survival Kit Good for the Soul

2008-07-10T13:02:00.000-07:00

I was reading one of my friend's blog 'Glenndel' a little while ago. One of her entry did caught my attention and decided to post it on my blog too to keep reminding myself and others to keep this survival kit on their daily lives. Feel free to share this to your friends and family as well.

Toothpick
Rubber band
Band aid
Pencil
Eraser
Chewing gum
Mint
Candy Kiss
Tea Bag

Here's why:

Toothpick - to remind you to pick out the good qualities in others...Matt 7:1

Rubber Band - to remind you to be flexible, things might not always go the way you want, but it will work out...Romans 8:28

Band Aid - to remind you to heal hurt feelings, yours or someone else's...Col. 3:12-14

Pencil - To remind you to list your blessings everyday...Eph1:3

Eraser - to remind you that everyone makes mistakes, and it's okay...Gen. 50:15-21

Chewing Gum - to remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything. Phil 4:13

Mint - to remind you that you are worth a mint to your heavenly father...John 3:16-17

Candy Kiss - to remind you that everyone needs a kiss or a hug everyday...1 John 4:7

Tea Bag - to remind you to relax daily and go over that list of God's blessings...1 Thess 5:18

This is my gift to you. May God richly bless you.

To the world, you may just be somebody...but to somebody, you may be the world.

Send this to anyone who you think needs to know that they are loved by someone in their lives. Make someone's day just a little brighter today!

Vegetable Couscous

2008-07-09T13:47:00.000-07:00

Serves: 4

Fluffy dish will tickle your taste buds.

INGREDIENTS
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced and pressed
2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup dry couscous
1-1/2 cups water
2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges

DIRECTIONS
1. Sauté onion, garlic and green pepper in oil in a large skillet until soft, then push to sides of pan.
2. In the center of the skillet, pour in the couscous. Add the water to the couscous, stirring gently. Top this mixture with tomato wedges and the cooked green peppers; cover pan for 3 minutes.
3. Add a little water and cook longer, if needed. Couscous should be light and fluffy.

NUTRITION INFO
Calories: 220
Fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Protein: 6.5 g

Insomnia!!!

2008-07-07T14:14:00.000-07:00

What I am feeling right now is that I have "Insomnia". For the last few nights I just couldn't sleep early enough for me to get some good night sleep. I ended up sleeping too early!! I mean early in the morning somewhere between 230AM and 330AM sometimes around 4AM and the I got up between 8 and 9 in the morning same day.

Because I couldn't sleep 'till 3:00 in the morning I decided to pick up things in the apartment, clean the kitchen, do some dusting and other household chores that I can think of to keep myself busy. I wish I could vacuum at night, this is the only activity that is very inconsiderate for me to do because I am going to disturb a lot of people. So far keeping myself busy while am still awake it's working fine with me but keeping this late activity the same is not really working very well.

I don't know what's wrong with my body clock. I already forced myself to go to bed around 9 or 10 in the evening. Tried different tricks like counting numbers or counting sheep hoping this would help me sleep.

Any tricks you can advice to me to help me go to bed earlier? I prefer not to take any sleeping medications though.

For now... I have to go and do some other things. Hopefully I can get some input from you.

Later....

Duathalon Event

2008-07-07T14:12:00.000-07:00

June 7, 2008 It's Michael's Duathalon Day!!! (Swim and Run) A lot of people traveling from other cities to join the Duathlon & Triathlon. The ocean water was about 56 Degree Fahrenheit and some people (women and men) who joined the swim didn't even had wet suit. I was surprised that they made it swimming in cold water. I guess you're not going to feel that much cold if your blood is rushing through your veins. I was very happy that Michael did a very good job with the Duathlon because he only had 6 weeks of training before the event.

Horse Radish leaves (Malunggay)

2008-07-05T13:46:00.000-07:00

About a week ago I went to Pacific Ocean Market to pick-up some grocery. The store is about 15-20 minutes drive from my house and pretty much have good vegetable, meat and seafood selections. I got very excited when I saw fresh Malunggay, eventhough it was a little bit expensive, I decided to grab one pack and just freeze the left over unused vegetable. I also got one whole bamboo shoots for my vegetable soup. The next day I made some bisayan soup mixed malunggay, bamboo shoots with fried fish. Me and my husban's dinner was excellent and very healthy. I had some leftover as well for my lunch the next day.

How Mature are You?

2008-07-02T13:09:00.000-07:00

You Are Very Mature

Even though you may not always feel like it, you're a full fledged adult.

And while everyone should be as mature as you, most people aren't!

Are You Immature?

Officially Done w/ College Finally!!

2008-07-01T13:59:00.000-07:00

Metropolitan State College of Denver Spring 2008 Graduation

Finally!!! After a very long struggle with school I am finally done. I am very excited and very happy that I accomplished something. I am now officially a BS Accounting graduate! I've been waiting for this time to come and now finally I did it!!

What a relieve that I am not gonna in school for quite a while. Hopefully I can recover will all the stress I've been through soon.

I am now opening another chapter of my life. School is done and Hello job hunting.