Beautiful Blogger Award

November 26, 2012 by Miljo Anne

Yesterday, fellow Filipina Reena nominated me for this wonderful award. I am so grateful I received another award. When it rains, it pours. It feels great when someone appreciates your work.

In order to accept the award, here are the rules to follow:

~Post seven interesting things about myself. This is hard ‘coz I already shared a lot on my previous post, Let me think…Hmmm:

I am scared of driving.

I am scared of dogs.

Together with my daughter, we collect hotwheels.

I love pesto.

I don’t respond to text messages on time. Sorry to my friends and family.

My day feels incomplete without checking my fb or blog.

I want to go back to Dubai but this time not to work but to have a vacation. 🙂

~Nominate other bloggers who I feel deserve the award

In no particular order:

http://gourmandchic.wordpress.com/
http://nextpictureplease.wordpress.com/
http://nackynice.wordpress.com/
http://main.gatheringbooks.org/
http://northernnarratives.wordpress.com/
http://allthingsboys.wordpress.com/
http://iaggelidaki.wordpress.com/

~Let them know about the nomination

I might include some names another time. I am really in a hurry!

Have a great week ahead everyone!

Travel theme: Liquid (Manila Ocean Park)

November 25, 2012 by Miljo Anne

My take for Travel theme: Liquid.

I was thinking of something to share here aside from our glorious beaches, lakes, rivers, etc. Something like an indoor type. Browsing through my albums in FB, I came across our trip to Manila Ocean Park when my brother and his family went home for their annual visit in April 2010. I think that’s the perfect example of what I have exactly in mind.

Manila Ocean Park is Philippines’ first state-of-the-art Oceanarium, open water marine habitat, boutique mall, restaurant row and function facilities. There are actually a lot more activities/attractions today and we are planning to visit in December. Aside from oceanarium, fish spa, dancing jellies and musical fountain show, they have added sea lion show, Aquanaut voyage, glass bottom boat ride and penguin talk show. I am actually fascinated with penguins, I’d love to see and interact with them. So happy that they have added this in the park.

How cute my daughter.. She was only 4 years old here.

My nephew and sister-in-law

I had a short hair and I was not that big compared now… 🙂

with Malou, also my sis-in-law

Fish Spa…

The last attraction… Musical fountain show…

Please click Manila Ocean Park to get more information.

Thank you Ailsa for another great theme!

You too can join, here’s the mechanics:

Create your own post and title it Travel Theme: Liquid
Include a link to this page in your post so others can find it too
Get your post in by next Thursday, as the new travel theme comes out on Friday
Don’t forget to subscribe to keep up to date on the latest weekly travel themes

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Thankful

November 24, 2012 by Miljo Anne

Guess who she is? Yes, she’s my lovely mum who I am so grateful for. Do we look alike? Naa, she’s mooorrree prettier. She’s the first person who came into my head when I checked our week’s theme. I haven’t thanked her for years for doing a great job as a mum and now as a grand mother. I can’t even remember the last time we hugged. Even if I know.. NOW is the right time, I just can’t. I don’t know, I am just too shy or we are not used to showing our feelings for each other. I hope that through this blog I can express how much I am thankful I have her as a mother.

I want to say THANK YOU mum for always being there for me. Through good and bad times, through my triumphs and sufferings, you were always behind my back. You always take care of me even if I am old now. I know we have our misunderstandings every now and then, but I know at the back of my head, you just want the best for me. Thank you for showing me what unconditional love means. No matter what, you stood by me.

For all that I want to say… T H A N K Y O U!

I am hoping she can pass by my blog and read this. I don’t want to tell her about this. I want her to discover my entry…

for Weekly Photo Challenge: Thankful.

Liebster Blog Award

November 23, 2012 by Miljo Anne

My second award and it came two days in a row! It really feels great to be appreciated by someone. Thank to aysabaw for sharing this award to me.

How it works?

A) You are not allowed to nominate the blog who nominated YOUR own blog.

B) You paste the award picture into your blog.

C) You write up 11 NEW questions directed towards your nominees.

1. How do you want your readers to call you?

2. What sets you apart from the rest of the bloggers?

3. What is your favorite past time aside from blogging?

4. What’s your greatest dream?

5. What is your worst quality?

6. Describe yourself in two words.

7. Who or what inspires you the most?

8. What makes you very angry?

9. What do you think money cant buy?

10. Your greatest fear in life?

11. What has been the biggest disappointment in your life?

D) When you receive the award, you must post 11 random facts about yourself.

11 Random FACTS ABOUT MYSELF

1. I am afraid of heights.
2. I love milk tea.
3. I am fascinated with passport holders.
4. I love kids.
5. I want to study Accounting, hopefully next school year.
6. I collect clothing tags, only the ones that I bought.
7. I miss my dad, he passed away for almost 12 years.
8. I am the youngest and only girl of 4.
9. Surprisingly, I have not been to Boracay. That’s my goal then for next year.
10. frustrated singer.
11. my childhood dream is to become a commercial model… Hahahaha

E) To answer the 11 questions asked by aysabay

1-2.What’s your favorite song/type of music? “Suddenly” by Olivia Newton John/love song mellow. I am also into R&B.

3. Hobby aside from blogging or writing? Photography, I am really hoping I can get a DSLR ssooonnnn…

4. Define love. I like the verse in the bible 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 –
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.

5. What’s your greatest dream? Flight Attendant

6. Color that describes your personality. light pink

7. Favorite book. Sad to say, I don’t read that much.

8-9.Favorite teacher/professor. Describe him/her. Mrs. Segismundo. She was my science teacher in High School. She’s really strict but when you get to know her, she has a soft spot in her heart.

10 – 11. If you would be something else, what would you be and why? Bird. So I can soar as high as I want.

F) Pass the award onto 11 other blogs (while making sure that you notify the blogger that you nominated them.)

Patricia Prieto

http://shaanthz.wordpress.com/

http://ceeslifephotographyblog.wordpress.com/

http://joyandwoe.wordpress.com/

http://marantophotography.wordpress.com/

http://collinesblog.wordpress.com/

http://betigaklaten.wordpress.com/

http://docgelo.com//

http://wheresmybackpack.com/

http://artisticmilestone.wordpress.com/

http://seraphim6.me/

Wonderful Team Member Readership Award

November 22, 2012 by Miljo Anne

This really came as a surprise coz I never expected to be nominated for any award. I am a first timer for this and I thank TRS for nominating me. You made my day!

To accept this award, I have to follow some rules:

Display the logo on his/her post/page and/or sidebar – CHECK!
The Nominee must finish this sentence and post: ”A Great reader is…” : is someone who reads carefully to understand and grasp, someone who appreciates and can make a personal connection to you.
Nominate 14 readers they appreciate over a period of 7 days (1 week) – this can be done at any rate during the week. It can be ALL on one day or a few on one day and a few on another day, etc., naming his or her nominees on a post or on posts during the 1 week) period. Find your name on the list below!
The Nominee shall make these rules, or amended rules keeping to the spirit of the Wonderful Team Member Readership Award, known to each reader s/he nominates. CHECK!

SUNDAY POST : Architecture (Cebu)

November 19, 2012 by Miljo Anne

My take for

SUNDAY POST : Architecture.

Green II

November 19, 2012 by Miljo Anne

My second entry for Weekly Photo Challenge: Green.

I remembered our week’s theme when I saw myself in the mirror. My peplum top has a fresh shade of GREEN. So, why not share with you all. 🙂 Knowing that today is a manic, busy Monday, I decided to wear it with jeans.

This peplum top really fits my body. See how the frills cover my flabs? ~~Gosh, I really wish I have a DSLR.~~ For those who just read my blog, my aim is to show you guys clothes that can hide away unwanted fats without wearing girdles. Wearing one feels so uncomfortable, right? Back to the top, I advise you guys to invest on peplums. Not just for women like me, but for those who are blessed with good figures. If you wear it, the more that it will give you an hour glass shape.

You will find peplum tops, skirts and dresses. For my body with wide hips, the top is for me. So, if you are the opposite, the skirt is for you. If you have a beautiful figure, then, you are lucky! hahahaha.. ~~IKAW NA.~~

December is just around the corner and it is starting to get cold that’s why I added my favorite cover-up. I love details plus the flowers attach to it. I don’t want to get it overused so I seldom wear this.

Have you noticed the dragonfly necklace? So cute… My mom bought it for only P250.00. She said it was hand crafted and the owner conducts workshops. Hmmm, which gives me an idea, Why don’t I attend one and start a business? Let’s see…

What about the vintage shoes from Calvin Klein? Nope, I didn’t buy it. Me pa? 🙂 My aunt from Hawaii sent us a package full of their used shoes. Now, I really do believe in the saying that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

Ready to work!

With my officemates…

Have a wonderful week ahead!

By the way, I just added the “About Me” page with the help of AD. Thank you so much!

Peplum top: Cotton On
Cover-up: Forever 21
Jeans: Hot Kiss
Shoes: Calvin Klein
Watch: Sofie

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Black is BLACK

November 18, 2012 by Miljo Anne

Remember this outfit? Yes, I wore this during the Halloween Party in Xavierville. I chose a comfortable outfit because Trick or Treating means a lot of walking, plus I have to look after three active kids. Ofcourse, mom and 1 yaya were there but you don’t expect your mom to run around chasing kids. So, I have to do that part.

The shoes I am wearing is the most comfy shoes I have which I bought in Natasha. The black blouse is my favorite top. I bought it in I think way back 2009 from Folded and Hung. I pair it with almost anything, like leggings, skirt, jeans, and of course with the skort (skirt that looks like shorts) I am wearing. The skort is from Regatta that I learn to love just recently. Clothes are expensive but you know that the brand has quality. This high waisted skort did a great job hiding my flabs…. That’s really my choice of clothes. Something that won’t require me to wear underneath.

Today is Sunday, practically just staying at home with the kids (my daughter, nephew and niecce). Unfortunately, my daughter is sick. No longer with a fever, but she has a bad cough. She has asthma which she inherited from my side. When she has cough and colds I really worry coz I know she might have another asthma attack. Good thing we have a nebulizer around and we always have a stock of Ventolin. Have to be ready all the time. When you have kids, you should learn to stock medicines.

I’d better go. I hear someone crying, mommy duties. Ciao. Happy Sunday!

Bag: CMG
Bracelet: BK Online Boutique
Watch: Sofie

Weekly Photo Challenge: Green (Lake Pandin)

November 17, 2012 by Miljo Anne

Nothing best describes green but the beauty of Mother nature.

We took the time off to visit this lake. Please read more about it here. Relaxing!

My entry for Weekly Photo Challenge: Green.

Dress Down Friday

November 17, 2012 by Miljo Anne

Wore this at work today. For most of the companies, it is usually dress down every Friday. Well, since I work in a BPO industry, you can go dress down everyday. That’s the beauty of call centres. But I am not talking in general ‘coz some requires their employees to dress up Monday to Thursday. I am lucky I belong to IGT.

Can you guess my schedule working hour? Nope, I don’t work at night. Hehehe. I work like a regular government employee. My day starts at 9am and shift ends 6pm, my off, for now Sat-Sun. I don’t answer calls ‘coz I work in a back office. Yey!

I am totally wrong when I said Picture City does not edit their pictures. Look at them, they are badly done. Hahahaa.. That’s okay, this is just a test outfit post. I think I really have to get a DSLR camera. Hmm. If only I can get them that easily. As a mother, I can’t just spend like no tomorrow. I always think that this amount could have been my daughter’s tuition, medicine, etc… I have to spend wisely, right moms?

I really like this denim vest. Why? First, I got it 50% off in BAYO. But if it was on a regular price I know I would’t buy it. 🙂 Don’t get me wrong, it is really worth it. It’s just that I am a bit kuripot. I am a CHEAPSKATE, proud to say that! 🙂 Secondly, again, it magically hides my flabs. Heehehhe. I don’t have that energy and time to exercise so I make it a point to buy clothes that will do the trick for me. My skirt is my all time favorite which I got from Forever 21. If I’m in a hurry and I still want to look nice, I grab it. I like the floral print and you can match it in almost anything. I always buy clothes that can last long in my closet and this skirt is just like a basic white shirt, you should have this in your collection.

It’s almost 1am and I am really getting sleepy and HUNGRY! So, I think I better go.

Bracelet: BK Online Boutique
Shoes: Avon
Black sando: U2
Watch: Sofie
Bag: Jovanni

Travel theme: Mystical (Araneta Tree)

November 16, 2012 by Miljo Anne

More than 20-feet tall Christmas Tree in Araneta, Cubao

Christmas is almost near. If you don’t know yet, Christmas is really big in the Philippines. You will hear Christmas songs in the mall as early as September then we celebrate the whole month of December. We hear mass as early as 4 or 5 am in a nine-day series. We call it simbang gabi or a night mass which starts on December 16 to the 24th. We love to give gifts to our loved ones which were usually distributed after Noche Buena, eve of Christmas.

We should not forget the real meaning of Christmas, birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Let’s remember and thank Him for all the good things He has showered upon us. The real Christmas spirit is all about giving, sharing, forgiving and loving.

So, Why I chose this? We all know the Mystical meaning of Christmas. Jesus’ birth alone is mystical. Don’t you agree?

I took this photo while going and after work. I stopped and just stared at this giant tree every time I pass by the bridge of Araneta. They have this up every year since 1989. Lots of childhood memories coming into my head. 🙂

Let’s take a closer look. Okay, sponsored by Coca-cola. Hahaha

My entry for:
http://wheresmybackpack.com/2012/11/16/travel-theme-mystical/
Have a mystical Christmas!

My First Attempt

November 14, 2012 by Miljo Anne

When I say First Attempt, I mean it is really an attempt… har har… This is my first outfit post yet, the whole body picture is bleeding because of the background. If you see the real picture, it looks okay but when I scanned it, Voila!!! Totally Screwed… Hahaha So much for the first time. At least I know I should use white background or something light to clearly see the outfit. These pictures were taken at Picture City and they don’t edit pictures. What you see is what you get.

I wanted my first outfit post to show how my day to day outfit looks like at work. Light make up, simple outfit, flat shoes, minimal accessories, yes that’s me! I always go for comfort so as I can move freely in the office.

I notice that fashion bloggers put on the brands they wore. Do I have to do that, too? Well, I think I will coz I want to share with you guys that Cache-Cache is having their sale up to 70% until the 18th. You know that their clothes aren’t that cheap so this is the deal I am really waiting for.

The top I am wearing is from Cache-cache. I need clothes that can hide away my extra flabs. Luckily, I found this black silver striped blouse in a 50% discount. Hoorraayy! It did a great job hiding my flaws, right? ~~Hayy, if only I have this time to exercise!~~ When I gave birth to my daughter I know I should work it out to lose my unwanted fats. But I want to spend my extra time with my loved ones. ~~palusot.~~

My skirt is from Cotton On. With durable fabric flowing and chic design, I think this is a good steal. It comes in different colors and designs. How I wish I can buy them all. Haha.

My shoes is from Natasha, my pang harabas shoes. It is super comfortable and since it is black, you can pair it with anything.

My watch is from Sofie, belt from Forever 21, bangles from Cotton On and bag from CMG. I decided to pick this bag to add color to my outfit.