Top Entrecard Droppers for November

So here's my top EC droppers for the month of November. Because yesterday is my birthday and I am grateful, I am giving each one EC credits again - 150 credits for those who made 31 drops and 100 credits to the rest.

The Way I See It [31]
Trends Finder 24/7 [31]
CAP News [31]
Jean sQuared [31]
Cooking Japanese Style [30]
Cornymans Money-Blog [30]
Wirez and Circuitz [30]
AsTheCrackerheadCrumbles [30]
The One Minute Guide [30]
Mom's Place [29]

Again, thank you to all those who keeps on visiting my blog, reading my posts, leaving comments and posting messages on my chatbox. I might not return the drop or left a comment on your blog, but this is letting everyone know that I appreciate you all.

Hope to see more of you here!

Celebrating 30 Years of Fulfilled Life

Today, I turned a year older, wiser and more grateful. I now look forward to the life of being 30!

I appreciate everyone for filing my email inbox and YM messenger with messages... for posting greetings in my Facebook wall... and for all the text messages on my cellphone. Of course, thank you for the blog post from a good friend. And also, for all those who will still give me their belated birthday greetings.

Thank you for all the birthday wishes, greetings and messages. I appreciate each one of you - my family, my cousins, my relatives, old friends and new friends, college "barkada" and college-mates, former schoolmates, mommy friends, online and blogger friends, and new acquaintances.

Thank you to those who love me, you make me a better person
Thank you to those who hated me, you make me stronger.
Thank you for everyone who makes each day brighter, you keep me inspired.

I only wished and prayed for a peaceful and blessed life, yet God gives me more than I asked for.

My December Love Affair

I loved you first and I will keep on loving you. I am enjoying this bliss... this love affair that started way before I first fall in love and before I started my journey to Forever.

I can still remember every happy memories of the past, the emotions pouring at the moment, and the delight as I look forward to every year of celebrating this love affair. Yes, I can't help but continuously feel the love... the feelings are quite unexplainable.

You keep on showing goodness.
You keep on giving me hope.
You make me smile and fill my heart with much joy.
You never fail to keep the love burning.

I love the cold breeze as I feel the warmth of everyone around me. With it, I see the beauty of waking up each day with a smile. As the song says, "it's the most wonderful time of the year..." Yes indeed, it's my Most!

As I start December celebrating my birthday (which is a few hours from now) and ending it celebrating my wedding Anniversary, is really wonderful. In between those dates, family members celebrates their birthday's too - my sister, my cousins and my nephew.

Ironically, amidst all the hustles of Christmas shoppers, the congested traffic, the bulging bellies and burning wallets, I am still delighted for with it comes every meaningful Christmas celebrations, parties, reunions and get-togethers.

December, I will never ask you to stay for I know that you will leave without me without tears and sadness. Whenever the 31 days is over, I love celebrating with the world with fireworks and merriment to welcome a new year. You give me reasons to start my year filled with more hope, as I bring with me love, happiness and all the good times that you showed all throughout.

You made my year complete, and for all these and the countless blessings, I am more than thankful.

In Smart Parenting Magazine Once Again

Smart Parenting magazine included my short parenting POV and thoughts in their November issue. For three consecutive months, starting Septembe 2009, my parenting views were published in Smart Parenting.

I shared a brief note on the Parent's Point of View Section on the topic about buying preschoolers a handheld video game and another for the Last Thoughts section for the topic on how to get kids help at home. I love it when my views were published together with other moms. I am just proud to be on Smart Parenting.

Smart Parenting November 2009 issue, which features Angelina Jolie sharing about motherhood as her favorite role, is still available at all leading bookstores. Get to read articles about choosing the right school for your child, on whether to go traditional or progressive; as well as some preschool problems.

Also get tips on teaching your child to eat with you at the table, battle his bedtime fears, and more. In this issue, you can also learn how to deal with common genetic disorders, the harmful effects of BPA and the latest about vaccinations. This issue is really packed with interesting articles, tips, resources and a lot more, that every parent should ought to know.

Asus Eee PC Seashell: My Early Birthday and Christmas Treat

I love my Asus Eee PC 1008HA Seashell 10.1" pearl black netbook that we bought weeks ago! I’ll be celebrating my 30th birthday five days from now, and this is an early birthday and Christmas treat for me! I am fascinated by its stylish and seamless overall look. It is exceptionally small, thin, light and fun to carry around. Now I can really go anywhere in style with my Asus Eee PC Seashell.

See what my new netbook looks like -

The Design and Feel

Asus Eee PC 1008HA design is inspired by the curves of a seashell which gives it a clean and distinct appearance. It is sleek-looking with a high gloss finish that makes it smudge-free. It is just 2.4 lbs light and measures an inch at its thickest point (which is quarter of an inch thicker than the Macbook Air). I feel comfortable bringing this anywhere.

The keyboard, which is 92% of a full sized keyboard, is extremely satisfying to use. The Wi-Fi and touchpad on/off buttons is just above the keyboard. Its chrome rocker button and unique dimple-laden trackpad supports multi-touch gestures responds with a firm click.

This Asus Eee PC Seashell has a smooth side since all the ports are hidden behind those tiny flaps. It is where the USB ports, mic, headphone, mini VGA and Ethernet ports are located. On the underside of the netbook sits the VGA adapter dongle.

The Specifications and Performance

The Asus Eee PC 1008HA works the same as every other netbook. I can do my daily activities such as using Microsoft Office, emailing, blogging, and even working on online projects. My husband and my kids can listen to music, play Internet games and watch a movie.

• Genuine Microsoft Windows XP
• 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 @ 1.66GHz
• 1GB DDR2 RAM, 160GB hard drive + 10GB Eee Storage
• 10.1" LED Backlight screen (1024x600 resolution) Color-Shine/Glossy Screen Technology
• 1 Mini VGA Connector, 2 USB 2.0, 1 LAN RJ-45, 2 Audio Jack (Head Phone / Mic-in), Card Reader: MMC/ SD(SDHC)
• 802.11 B/G/N Wi-Fi, 10/100Mbps Ethernet, Bluetooth
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• 6 hours of life non-removable, rechargeable Li-Polymer battery
• Dimensions: 10.32 (W) x 7.01 (D) x 1.01 (H) inches
• Weight: 1.1Kg(2.42lbs)

I find my Asus Eee PC 1008HA Seashell aesthetically pleasing and cheaper than other high-priced rival netbooks. With a thin and light design and long life, this Seashell is most enticing netbook from Asus. Paying Php 24,000 (approximately $530) for the great design and performance makes it a worthy-purchase.

I even got these products for FREE - a Globe Tattoo Broadband Kit, a Canon iP1300 Printer and a Portable External DVDRW Drive.

+ Thanksgiving Note

Even if my family have our own desktop PCs, it feels great that each one of us now owns a netbook - my older brother with his HP Mini which he won from their company raffle, and my 3 sisters with an Asus Eee PC notebook. Recently, Mama got herself a new cellphone and a new car! Yes, it's really an early Christmas for all of us! Amidst everything... we remain blessed and for all these and more, I am thankful.

Mamma Mia The Musical, Live in Sydney

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Syndacast. All opinions are 100% mine.

If you have seen and feel delighted watching Mamma Mia the Movie, which features Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan, you would definitely love to see the musical.

Millions of people all over have fallen in love with the story, the characters and the music of Mamma Mia. It’s amazing how Abba’s timeless songs fit perfectly into the storyline that you can always find yourself singing along.

It is about the story of the young girl as she tries to find out who her real father is by inviting her mother's three former suitors to her wedding. This is really an enchanting tale of family and friendship, which unfolds into a magical love story. It's good to see that this involves learning how to let go of children, coping with a lost love, and re-discovering love in the island of Greece.

It's now time to see the world's most loved show live on stage! You surely would not want to miss Mamma Mia, the musical. Now in Sydney for just 15 weeks.

Get prepared to be on your feet as you start dancing to the catchy musical numbers and vibrant performance. Feel the heartfelt moments and experience the laughter while watching the musical. Once again, get carried away listening to these wonderful songs - Dancing Queen, I Have a Dream, Take a Chance on Me, The Winner Takes It All, and a lot more!

Bring the whole family to see this great musical. Make reservations and buy your tickets now. Tickets available at TicketMaster Australia.