I am Joining the MBS2

I missed the MBS1. I am happy to know that there will be Mindanao Bloggers Summit 2 which will be held at Family Country Hotel Convention Center at the Tuna Capital of the Philippines, General Santos City on October 25-26, 2008. This time around I must join. Thank you Kuya Bariles for inviting and informing me. I am very much interested to learn more about blogging and meet new friends all over Mindanao. I also invite my cousin "Pastilan" and his wife " Iceah" since they are also active in blogging. There will be no registration fee and slots is very limited.. Hurry! Come and join the MBS2 now. For more details and to get some slots just visit GENSANTOS.COM See you guys around! Can't wait on that day to come.

The following MBS2 Sponsors are:

CO-PRESENTERS:
NOKIA (Philippines), Inc.
Mayor Pedro B. Acharon, Jr.
Congresswoman Darlene Antonino-Custodio
ABS-CBN Regional Network Group
Mindanao Bloggers
Bariles Republic

GOLD SPONSORS:
ACLC-Skeptron Ventures, Inc.

SILVER SPONSORS:
Asia United Bank
NoKiAHOST.COM
Family Country Hotel & Convention Center
East Asia Royale Hotel

BRONZE SPONSORS:
Digital Filipino
Pacific Seas Seafood Market
Shalom-Crest Wizard Academy
Generals Logimark Exponent
< Prints and You
Sta. Cruz Seafood, Inc.
Dellosa Design Builders, Inc.

Tomato Story

A friend of mine forwarded this to me. I just thought to share it with you and let me know what moral of the story did you realize....


A Jobless man applied for the position of 'office boy' at Microsoft.
The HR manager interviewed him then watched him cleaning the floor as a test.

'You are employed' he said. Give me your e-mail address and I'll send
you the application to fill in, as well as date when you may start.

The man replied 'But I don't have a computer, neither an email'.

'I'm sorry', said the HR manager. If you don't have an email, that
means you do not exist. And who doesn't exist, cannot have the job.'

The man left with no hope at all. He didn't know what to do, with only
$10 in his pocket. He then decided to go to the supermarket and buy a
10Kg tomato crate.
He then sold the tomatoes in a door to door round. In less than two hours,
he succeeded to double his capital. He repeated the operation three times,
and returned home with $60.

The man realized that he can survive by this way, and started to go
everyday earlier, and return late. Thus, his money doubled or tripled
everyday.

Shortly, he bought a cart, then a truck, and then he had his own fleet
of delivery vehicles.

5 years later, the man is one of the biggest food retailers in the US
He started to plan his family's future, and decided to have a life insurance.

He called an insurance broker, and chose a protection plan.
When the conversation was concluded the broker asked him his email.
The man replied,'I don't have an email.'
The broker answered curiously, 'You don't have an email, and yet have
succeeded to build an empire. Can you imagine what you could have been
if you had an e mail?!!' The man thought for a while and replied,
'Yes, I'd be an office boy at Microsoft!'

So, if we work hard even without using internet we can be a millionaire =) So i'm going to start selling tomatoes. haha! How about you?

How to Make Gumpaste

This weekend I took Gumpaste Flower Making Course for two days since I have passion in baking why not taking this course. It will add beauty to my cake decoration. I post here one of the finished product I made which is the red rose. Our mentor let us used air brush to enhance the color. Cute isn't it? Here is the recipe if you want to make one at your home. It's very easy.

INGREDIENTS:

2 tbsp. Unflavored Gelatin
2/3 cups Cold water
8 cups Confectioner's Sugar


Prodecure:

1. Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the cold water and stir until well blended. Allow gelatin to set.
2. When set, put the mixture on top of a double boiler and cook until gelatin is fully dissolved. Do not use wire whisk so that gelatin will not pick-up air.
3. Measure powdered sugar in a clean table. Make a well at the center and pour gelatin mixture.
4. Stir in the powdered sugar into the liquid. Knead until smooth and pliable. Add powdered sugar if necessary.
5. Store in airtight container.

Friendship Tag

We need Friends for many reasons,

all throughout the season.

We need Friends to comfort us when we are sad,

and to have fun with us when we are glad.

We need Friends to give us good advice,

We need someone we can count on,

and treat us nice.

We need Friends to remember us

one we have passed sharing memories

that will always last.

Spread the Poem of Friendship. 1. Everyday Life 2. Words of Love 3. Sheng's Simple Thoughts . . . 4. good thoughts, good trades 5. Ours and Our Kids 6. Jengspeaks 7. Jacque 8. Snippets of My Mind 9.Melisse's Domain 10.Seize The Day 11. Living A' La Mode 12. Simple Delights 13. Motherhood in a Nutshell 14. RainCindy's Blogging Time 15. General Santos City 16. About Love and Relationship 17. YOU

Sharing this Special Tag with Maicel, red bug recipes , gensan, Iceah , pchi , janz, Love and Relationshhip Tips and Advice , Wife of a Warrior, Aeirin's Collections, My Life in Italy , Kumagcow , The Life of a Breadwinner , Dhemz

Stuff Toy Collections

Cleaning up my photo folder today and I came across to this photo of my stuff toy collections which I took last year. Some are not included here, but my most favorite are my big Teddy Bear and those small teddy. Some are gift to me from my relatives and friends. Few of them which I bought. Last week I brought couple of my stuff toys to a Laundry shop for cleaning. Now they smells good..

Do you also collect or give your love one's a cutie stuff toys?

Out of Town in Glan Gumasa Photos

I was on baking class when my cellphone vibrate. Got a text from my friend kane telling me that we'll go to Gumasa Beach overnight at 4 pm. It is 45 minutes from my City. So I replied "YES" I'll join with them. It was 9 of us there. We had some BBQ party at the beach, played some cards. Few didn't join including myself and it's not my cup of tea playing cards with money involve. So I just joyfully watched them. I love Gumasa beach so much, water is lucid, white sand and wonderful sunset. We slept around 3 A.M. and woke up at 6;30 A.M. Some went to the beach and few of us prepared our breakfast. After taking our breakfast, we continued playing the card game without money involve this time. I attach here some photos of the beach, view on our way home and the tent where I slept.

What can you say to this wonderful beach? For sure if you guys are there you won't think twice to jump into the water..Have a nice day!

Seafood Lovers

I’m fun collecting recipes that's why I'm currently on my culinary training right now. I'm searching for a recipe which the main ingredient is a shrimp. If you have shrimps preparation in your table it's considered special viand here in Philippines. Luckily, I came across to a cook off website which is Great American Seafood Cook Off 2008. Wow! There were five Chef’s competing. All recipes are great. I prefer and choose Louisiana Shrimp and Andouille Cassoulet by Chef Brian Landry in Louisiana because I’m a shrimp lover and I find it easy to prepare the ingredients is easy to find here in my city. It’s also perfect to prepare for your family and friends. Surely, 100% they will love this scrumptious food. I can’t wait to try this one. I just cast my vote to the recipe which I really like. . I'll just alter Michelob Amber beer to save some cost into a soda. Cool isn’t it? I love the herbs being used on this recipe as well. Using domestic seafood can help our economy rise, we can assure that it's fresh, very nutritious, affordable and delicious.

If you love to cook for your family, why don’t you visit the site www.GreatAmericanSeafoodCookOff.com and try their recipes and cast your votes as well. I assured you that you won’t regret because you have also a chance to win a Trip to New Orleans. Isn’t it great? What are you waiting for? Come and vote now!

My New Slipper

Went to the mall today to buy slipper. This are my choices. I need one because my favorite havaianas was being destroyed. Can you guess which one I bought? I know you are not son or daughter of famous fortune teller , just make a wild...wild...wild guess... *winks*

The Elusive Woman

I was amazed when I opened my Friendster account in comments section and I saw this one. I find it so cute and decided to upload here on my blog. My friend Shawie who post it, she's my classmate and friend during elementary years . Thank you Sha, I LOVE IT! *winks*

Tag from Nanay Belen

I was so elated when I got this TAG from Nanay Belen =) It made my day! You are so kind . Thank you very much sis.First here's the rules...The rules of the award are:1. The winner can put the logo on her blog.2. Link the person you received your award from.3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs.4. Put links of those blogs on yours.5. Leave a message on the blogs of the girls you've nominated.Now I pass this tag to iceah, berryblitz, nanaybelen, edelweiza , maicel , kumagcow , dhemz , gensan , Monika's Corner , Bariles

Culinary Expo

There was a table setting competition in Celebration of Tuna Festival here in General Santos City. I was amazed and admired how do it from decoration and the table setting. The ambiance is very cozy. It was participated by different schools in GenSan. What do you think to their arrangements?

Juice Extraction

I was looking for a Juicer Extraction yesterday and today, canvass prizes as well into different appliances store. Finally I found one with affordable price, with warranty and nice design. Sad to say I haven't took a photo. but I had two here which I took yesterday. I need to buy one because i'd like to drink some fresh juice from vegetables and fruits which is good for our health and for us to live long. Why not get one for yourself as well =)

Cake Decorating Competition

Today, there was a Cake Decorating Contest Student Category and Professional Category in Celebration of Tuna Festival. Yes, I was there to witnessed and since I took up baking class I would like to get some idea of how they do it. I enjoyed watching them. Here are the photos I took few hours ago. Enjoy viewing!

Professional Category

Student Category

I'm with Jollibee Yesterday

It was joyous Sunday for me yesterday. Went to the Mall from Fritz Christening. I'm with my friend Leny. Walking inside the mall we saw Jollibee, we walk in haste to have some picture. We are like kids wanted to have some photo with him.haha! As you can see to our smile we were so happy.=) Do you ever have some photo with Jollibee too?