taggie from Arlene

Tis almost midnight here but sleep won't come yet so i decided to do this taggie from dear blogger friend, Arlene.

My Fives

5 Things Found In My Bag
- mobile phone
- bottled water
- lipgloss
- pen
- comb

5 Things Found In My Wallet
- cash
- coins
- cards
- pictures
-copy of passport and marriage certificate

5 Things Found In Our Room
- bed
- picture frames
- fridge
- laptop
- television

5 Things I’ve Always Wanted To Do
- travel around the world
- go to a spa
- blog some more and get paid to do so hihi
- learn digital scrapbooking
- a vacation to my beloved banana republic

5 Things I’m Currently Into
- last minute Christmas shopping
- thinking for location of our Christmas brunch
- blogging
- preparing for our baby boy
- planning our menu and travel for the rest of the holiday season

Thank you so much, Arlene for the taggie! I hope to receive more because I do get a lot of fun answering them. Merry Christmas too, from my family to yours!

my blue Christmas tree

You Should Have a Blue Christmas Tree

For you, the holidays represent a time of calm, understanding, and peace. You avoid family fights, and you don't get too stressed out - even when things are crazy! You like to make Christmas about making everyone's life a little bit better. You don't get caught up in greed or commercialism. You're too sincere for that. Your blue tree would look great with: Lots of silver tinsel. You should spend Christmas Eve watching: It's a Wonderful Life What you should bake for Santa: Chocolate chip cookies

What Color Christmas Tree Should You Have?

Aaw! About six years ago, I received my first pay check and the first thing I bought was a three-meter high Christmas tree. I enjoyed decorating it every year and I had it lighted up with blue tiny Christmas lights at night. I simply loved staring at my tree on cold nights in our front porch. Now, I am home sick hihi.

Good night everyone! Hubby and I are going out for a quick halo-halo before hitting the bed. Till next time!!

car loan financing tips

To own a car is perhaps most people's biggest dream. Thus they resort to all types of schemes and loans just to drive their own wheels -- whether a brand new one or pre-owned. But do you know the risks when applying for car loans? You may think a great auto loan made your life easier but there are so many hidden tricks and charges when you apply for one. Read further on this very helpful website that I discovered and learn what you should know before submitting that loan application.

There is a website called GetTheBestAutoLoan.com which aims to help and educate consumers in the various aspects of auto loan application. For instance, the website advises you to get a copy of your credit report long before you should apply for auto loans. And when you have secured that great car loan, what will be the next step? According to the website, you must find the same great deal for an auto insurance. And just what are the basics of an auto insurance? These tips along with engaging topics such as traffic myths and history of great car manufacturers can all be found on the website.

So whether this is your first car loan or your second and third, a quick visit to this website is a must. You can also get a car quote here that is absolutely free of charge.

the ultimate broadband experience

Communicating with our loved ones around the world is a must for the holiday season. Thus a reliable and cheap broadband means more time to speak to your friends, family and loved ones. Look no further because the award-winning BT Total Broadband is bringing that good news to you.

The ultimate in broadband speed test, BT Total Broadband offers three fantastic options to suit your needs. For a start, all packages has the following basic features:

• Standard Wired Router
• A fast, reliable connection – up to 8Mb download speeds
• 5GB monthly download allowance
• 24/7 customer support
• An additional phone line with inclusive UK calls
• 250 Wi-Fi minutes per month
• BT Vision ready - get access to thousands of hours of entertainment
• Hassle-free installation available
• 5GB FREE secure online storage with BT Digital Vault
• Basic online security
• Get great savings on travel, leisure, food and drink with My Offers

Included also for option 2 is the Wireless BT Home Hub. Option 3 offers Wireless BT Home Hub and Wireless BT Hub Phone.

With a 24/7 customer support that you can rely on during the dead of the night when you must need to be online and a Home IT Service over the phone or in person, BT Total Broadband is a must for anyone looking or thinking of switching their broadband connection.

have a good laugh!

It is Eid Al Adha here in the UAE so hubby is on vacation until the 23rd. No need to wake up early so we enjoyed our own sweet time last night and headed to Wafi City. Oh I just could not get enough of their lovely Christmas decorations which incorporated the Chronicles of Narnia. Yep, there was the Ice Queen in her beautiful Ice Castle, there was the giant Christmas tree decked with pretty blue balls and guarded by cuddly polar bears! Wafi put out a really amazing fantasy show!

Now I feel so Chrismassy hihi. So early this morning, let me share with you some funny Christmas quotes. Have a break, have a good laugh!

Once again we find ourselves enmeshed in the Holiday Season, that very special time of year when we join with our loved ones in sharing centuries-old traditions such as trying to find a parking space at the mall.We traditionally do this in my family by driving around the parking lot until we see a shopper emerge from the mall, then we follow her, in very much the same spirit as the Three Wise Men, who 2,000 years ago followed a star, week after week, until it led them to a parking space. ~ Dave Barry

The Supreme Court has ruled that they cannot have a nativity scene in Washington, D.C. This wasn't for any religious reasons. They couldn't find three wise men and a virgin. ~ Jay Leno

In the old days, it was not called the Holiday Season; the Christians called it 'Christmas' and went to church; the Jews called it 'Hanukka' and went to synagogue; the atheists went to parties and drank. People passing each other on the street would say 'Merry Christmas!' or 'Happy Hanukka!' or (to the atheists) 'Look out for the wall!' ~ Dave Barry

I stopped believing in Santa Claus when I was six. Mother took me to see him in a department store and he asked for my autograph. ~ Shirley Temple

Christmas is a time when everybody wants his past forgotten and his present remembered. What I don't like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day. ~Phyllis Diller

Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall. ~Larry Wilde

you vixen!

Yay! It's raining great opps here in Smorty and I need a quick interim hihi. So I hopped to blogthings and took a quick fun quiz. Thank you to Blogthings! You have no idea how many bloggers out there appreciate your website.

You Are Vixen

Sexy and sultry, you're the one all the other reindeer dream about. Why You're Naughty: That fur pulling spat you got into with Dancer over Santa. Why You're Nice: Because even when you're nice, you're still delightfully naughty!

Which of Santa's Reindeer Are You?

the best broadband deal!

Tis the season of love and gift giving. But for those who live away from their families, the warmth of love and sharing are now done through the internet. And I found the ultimate wireless broadband for you at BT Total Broadband.

This award-winning ADSL Broadband of 2007 offers internet users with three fantastic options. But I think, option number three gives the UK consumer the best deal. Here is why: the BT wireless broadband offers unlimited downloads and unlimited Wi-Fi every month! That really makes calls cheaper to anywhere in the world! It's easy to connect to multiple devices such as PCs, laptops and gaming consoles without the need for wires. The built-in firewall helps keep you safe from viruses and unwanted intruders. The BT Home Hub even updates itself automatically with new features including all-important security updates.

Aside from the BT Home Hub, option number three also come with BT Hub Phone. It slots neatly into your BT Home Hub in its own cradle. You can use this to make regular calls over your BT phone line, or make the most of it with BT Broadband talk – giving you inclusive calls over the Internet using either the BT Hub Phone (included at no charge for Option 3) or by plugging in your existing touchtone home phone.

So make that cheaper calls and have great savings. Choose the best broadband deal now with BT Wireless broadband!

earn online with Smorty

Yay! So my quest for paid blogging is heating up. I got approved today to write blog advertisements for Smorty. This means so much to me because I can earn extra cash while staying at home and taking care of our baby-- which is due anytime this month.

So if you are like me who enjoys doing blog advertising, I would strongly urge you to try visiting Smorty. The website connects you to thousands of advertisers who will pay you to write opinion posts for their products and services. How does one get qualified? At least your blog must be 60 days old with a defined target audience. Yes, you can submit as many blogs as you can and take advantage of those multiple postings. In fact, this is my second blog for Smorty and they have been really very generous to pay me weekly. Smorty also pays you for your every blogger recruit so invite all of your blogger friends to join also. Now we can all look forward to a profitable new year!!

golden Beetle anyone?

A model poses next to a 1968 Volkswagen Beetle covered in tiles made of a blend of 18 carat gold at this year's Luxury Show in Romania.

The working car is on sale for Dhm323,000. It is not street legal in Romania because of its reflective body. Well, whoever would even consider buying this golden oldie, probably has a couple of "ordinary" Porsches lying around the grounds already hehe.

have a good laugh!

Crazy Christmas Cartoon of the Week

that company party

of love and roses

Yay! I am sooo busy these days preparing for the baby, and wrapping Christmas gifts for hubby' s officemates and his club parties. I also have to do some reviews and add some links of new blogger friends. To all, thank you so much for visiting. I beg of you to understand a soon-to-be mom hihi. To start my make-up visits, I am doing this taggie from Wersp.

Your Love is Represented by a White Rose

While you may or may not be totally naive, you do approach love with an eternal innocence. You love like you've never been hurt. And you put all your faith in your partner. Your philosophy on love is: be honest and be yourself.

What Rose Represents Your Love?

Oooh, I have always loved white roses. In fact, the skin of my friendster profile is filled with white roses! see the snapshot? hihi. You are welcome to add me as a friend. And yes, i do really value honesty in a relationship. As me and my college buddies used to say, "When in doubt, don't." Unless you can totally trust the person to be honest and loyal to you, then don't plunge in a relationship with him coz it will never get you far, baby!

Thank you, Wersp, for the taggie! I think there is some truth in here hihi. Tag me anytime because I do really enjoy doing them.

online place for massage geeks

Are you a massage geek? After spending a busy day or week from work, most people take a break and indulge themselves by going to a spa to get that much needed pressing for their sore muscles. People relax these days by treating themselves to an overall wellness that greatly includes getting a massage. It is no wonder that the demand for massage therapy business is steadily increasing. And if you find yourself with a talent for giving a massage or in the profession, then I found your perfect place online.

There is a website called MassageGeeks.com that focuses on massage therapy. It aims to help people with such exemplary talents to become better massage therapist and if interested, how to run their own massage therapy business. The site was launched middle of this year with the best intention of creating an environment for therapists to become better on their trade. Through this site, massage therapists can exchange ideas and opinions to further improved their craft.

You will find vast articles written by professional therapists and holistic healers with helpful topics ranging from running a massage therapy business from your home to finding massage therapy schools and to the laws, regulations and news in the massage therapy and holistic healing industries.

So if you are a massage geek, a new wife discovering the massage therapy as a great way to help your husband to relax, or a soon-to-be mom like me who feels greatly pampered with a massage, I urge you to visit MassageGeeks.com. Share what you know, post a comment and thereby strengthen and widen the massage geek community. Visit today!

dune rules

The annual Gulf Fun Drive is here again. Tomorrow, a convoy of 350 off-road vehicles will be flagged-off slicing through the desert sands of Liwa. For the six-hour drive, here are the dune rules to follow:

1. Do not lose sight of the car ahead of you in order to stay on course.
2. Follow the route notes.
3. Enter all GPS coordinates before you start.
4. Nervous riders may shut their eyes, especially while driving down steep slopes.
5. Don't do stunts such as 'doughnuts' on soft tires.
6. Don't attempt stunts on an incline.
7. When stuck in the sand, listen to the marshals and follow their advice.
8. Remeber, driving on a hot sand causes tyre pressure to go up.
9. If the vehicle is struggling in the softer sand then stop and reduce tyre pressure.
10. The correct tyre pressure is 15 to 16 psi.
11. Do not push the acceleration too much while negotiating slopes. The rear wheels may bounce up and down.
12. Drive in low gear instead of free wheeling on down slopes.
13. Do not touch the brakes, let the engine do the job.
14. Drive straight and not at an angle on slopes.
15. Enjoy romancing the desert!

lovely beddings

I am almost done decorating the baby's room and I figured why not also a make-over for our bedroom? At least, a new set of bedding will liven up the room instead of our usual tiger prints or flowery comforter.

I searched through the web for some slight make-over ideas but instead, I ran into a website that offers the loveliest beddings I have ever seen! The website is called VisionBedding.com and their wide array of bedding selection will amaze any housewife. There are collection for children, for teens, or for your elder kids at the university. You can even customize the beddings and have your family photo printed on it. Plus, you are also assured that these beddings are made of quality, breathable material. Isn't that all amazing?

Maybe when the baby arrives and we become a complete family, I might just opt for the personalized bedding, but for now, let me show you what I chose for our room. Take a look...

Beautiful, don't you think? I think it will go very well with our all white bedroom. The red swirl will provide just the right elegant accent for the entire room. Not to mention that it makes it a little romantic hihi.

Well, they also have fun polka dot themed beddings which will make great use for the coming new year so you might as well check their website today.

let's play online!

One of the things I love about weekends is that I can play online. My husband joins me also in playing and we take turns searching for the best gaming site.

As our search for fun is heating up, we discovered about PRO360.com, a great, fun, website that reviews hundreds of sites for online casino. You will find each gaming sites rank from the players and from the editor. This is absolutely cool because you have an idea right away which game sites offer the best. You save time surfing the net, and instead of hopping from one gaming site to another, and you have more time for an exciting poker.

Oh, I cannot wait for the weekend to come! PRO360.com will greatly hep us to destress after long hard week! Have fun too right inside your home and visit their website now!

a Christmas poem

Santa's New Idea

Said Santa Claus
One winter’s night,
‘I really think it’s only right
That gifts should have a little say
‘Bout where they’ll be on Christmas Day.’

So then and there
He called the toys
Intended for good girls and boys,
And when they’d settled down to hear,
He made his plan for them quite clear.

These were his words:
‘Soon now,’ he said,
‘You’ll all be speeding off with me
To being the Christmas joy and cheer
To little ones both far and near.

‘Here’s my idea,
It seems but fair
That you should each one have a share
In choosing homes where you will stay
On and after Christmas Day.

‘Now the next weeks
Before we go
Over the miles of glistening snow
Find out the tots that you like best
And think much nicer than the rest.’

The toys called out
‘Hurrah! Hurrah!
What fun to live always and play
With folks we choose – they’ll surely be
Selected very carefully.’

So, children dear,
When you do see
Your toys in socks or on a tree,
You’ll know in all the world ‘twas you
They wanted to be given to.

create your online business

We are all looking to earn extra money, right? For those stay-home-moms, who are addicted to the internet, they do a review of products and services available online. For some who are brave enough and who really has a business streak running on their veins, they courageously create or conceptualize an online store. If you are among the latter who dreams of an online business come new year, then let me share you about the award-winning shopping cart software from Ashop Commerce.

These days, creating an online store has never been easy. This e-commerce software is affordable and does not require any installation. It is fully integrated with the major banks all over the world. You can even give your shopping cart software a personal touch with their easy, customizable designs. Now that gives you a complete solution to start your own business!

If you are interested, familiarize yourself with the software and avail of their 10-day free trial. Head on now to AshopCommerce.com. Who knows, we could all be shopping online on your new store next year!

how is it going in Iraq?

naughty or nice?

You Were Pretty Average This Year

You Were 55% Naughty, 45% Nice You tried to be a good girl this year... But as you know, being good isn't that fun! If you're extra sweet, you may have enough time to get on that nice list.

Were You a Naughty Girl or Nice Girl this Year?

quick payday loans

How far have you gone with your Christmas shopping list? Newspapers these days are full of Christmas sales and gift ideas. But like most people, you may have exceeded your alloted budget for the gifts. And there is no way you can remove anybody from your list, right?

Well, I have good news for you. You can avail of quick payday loans right here at the website called CashAdvance1500.com. To qualify for the loan criteria, you only need to be employed, with a minimum salary of $1,000 and an active bank account. You can apply online and once approved, you can avail of an immediate cash from $100 to $1,500. The money will be deposited to your bank account within 24 hours of your loan approval. Easy cash, right? Yes, you do not need to worry about your credit standing because CashAdvance1500.com requires no credit check. They simply want to bridge the gap between the days you are short of cash until the day you receive your next pay check.

So don't wait any further. End your cash dilemma and complete your Christmas shopping now and visit CashAdvance1500.com. As they say, it is always better to give than to receive.

safe online games

Hey guys! Do you enjoy playing online poker and casino like I do? And maybe just like me, you are also concerned about the risk of it so that you are wary of trying a new gaming site.Let me tell you then about TopUSAOnlineCasinos.com. This is a great website which helps players find safe and fun online gambling destinations. They ranked the top USA online casinos based on bonus size, pay out rate, customer support, number of games, deposit options, graphics, and ease of use. I was thrilled when I discovered this website and found 10 new gaming sites that I can visit! Moreover, I am assured that I am playing in a safe and secured environment online. Now, my fun is goes on and on everyday!

So if you are like me who spends most of the day blogging and doing house chores in between, reward yourself at the end of the day and visit TopUSAOnlineCasinos.com. You might just be surprised with all the fun you can have safely!

chameleon car

When we have decided which SUV to buy, hubby asked me to decide what color and I immediately said I wanted a white one. After a couple of days, while finalizing the details, we decided on a silver metallic. We figured the white one will demand to be cleaned everyday hihi. At least with the silver, the sand and dust sticking and accumulated will still look like a part of the Fortuner haha. Yeah, i guess some people really cannot decide which car color to choose. There are many things to consider: your personality, your budget for a car wash, do you want to blend with the crowd, or do you want to stand out. And in some feng shui for cars I read, they say the silver color is among the best because it looks like a fluid going smoothly along the traffic jam.

But for motorists who really cannot decide which color to choose, I have some good news for you. The latest innovation in the field is chameleon-inspired, paramagnetic paint, which changes color at the flick of a switch. Fantastic, isn't it? There is more of it. The nifty paint can reproduce any color visible to the human eye. This means you will have a virtually endless palette of colours to finish your motor in.

The idea behind the technology is fairly simple. The vehicle's body is coated with iron oxide before the layer of paint is applied. When an electric current passes through the paint, the spacing between the crystals is altered. This movement affects the way the paramagnetic layer reflects light, therefore causing the car to change color instantly. The hue meanwhile is dependent on the voltage applied. Once the current is switched off, the car gets the default white color.

An additional layer of clear coating is also applied to protect the paint. Nissan is actively pursuing the technology and could offer it as an option on its road cars as early ad 2010. How would you like a burgundy colour, honey?

refreshing entertainment

holiday shopping rush

have a good laugh!

Crazy Christmas Cartoons

So the reindeers are also on paid blogging?

How thoughtful, how Santa.

Poor Rudolph! That is why dogs are banned here in the UAE.

supermarket online

to give and to receive

taggie from Kenny

I received these taggies from new blogger friend Kenny. Sorry for the late posting hihi. We just came back from a 3-day vacation.

Two Things About Moi

1. Two names I go by : Rosell & Kero
2. Two things I am wearing right now : Hubby's shirt and shorts
3. Two things I want (or have) in a relationship : Love and contentment
4. Two things I like to do : when I am alone, it's always eating and blogging
5. Two things I want very badly in these moment : get approved by PPP & igloo ice cream bar
6. Two things I did last night : watched the Emirates Towers' display of light and ate a hearty dajen chicken barbecue along Sheikh Zayed Road
7. Two things I ate today : milk bread and peanuts
8. Two persons I last spoke to : hubby and my new friend Van
9. Two things I am doing tomorrow : clean up the house for once and finish our Christmas decor
10. Two favorite days of the week : Friday and Saturday because that is our weekend here in the gulf
11. Two favorite holidays : Christmas and Eid Al Fitr
12. Two favorite beverages : fresh juice and smoothie
13. Two things about me that you may not have known : I am very shy and very lazy when i choose to
14. Two jobs that I have had in my life : Copy writer and Human Resource Officer
15. Two movies I would watch over and over : Gone with The Wind& Sleepless in Seattle
16. Two places I have lived : Philippines and United Arab Emirates
17. Two of my favorite food : ice cream and a good bowl of pasta
18. Two places I would rather be right now : Philippines and any European country

Christmas Meme

What are the 5 gifts you would buy for yourself this Christmas, if you had unlimited income?

1. a fully furnished villa
2. the 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
3. a vacation package for me and hubby to a European country
4. an Acer notebook
5. a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes

And now to tag other bloggers.

And the winners are…

Nova of SuperNova & SweetPain
Nancy of Just The Way It Is
Femikey of Femikey Blog
Shiera of Bisdak Babbles
Jazzy of Embracing His Love
Wersp of Black N White

Reventon - the world's prettiest

Hubby has always been a fan of the mighty Lamborghini. When we visited the Motorshow last month, I saw the Lamborghini Gallardo in the flesh but I was not a converted fan because I was all eyes on GM's treasure, the Hoden Efijy. But all this changed last Friday morning when hubby and I lazily cruised the Dubai roads. Driving ahead of us is a black Lambo with pink lights! I was so smitten I kept my eyes on the car and the driver must know we were all drooling because he was going slowly as if savoring every moment he has on the road. We finally caught up with the beauty and I too savored every angle and movement of the car hihi.

As for all the other fans of this hypercar, you have one more thing to rejoice about it because the most exclusive and the most expensive car ever built by Lamborghini, the Reventon has been officially declared the world's prettiest car in a special models category of the "L'Automobile piu Bella Del Mondo" (The World's Most Beautiful Automobile) award.

The judges selected the Reventon for its extreme, consistent, sharp-edged styling inspired by aeronautics, all features that make it a true work of art. The Reventon was presented for the first time at the 2007 Franfurt Auto Show.

Only 20 Reventon's will be made each with a price tag of 1M euros - and they've all been bought. We still have the chance to see it here on the flesh because one buyer comes from Dubai. The remaining cars: 11 go to the US, seven to Europe and one to Japan.