Hoping for a Great 2012!

Hey guys, Belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Yeah I know, I'm now a certified lazy blogger. It's been 6 months since my last post, I don't want to make a promise again but deep in my heart there is so much I want to write and share and believe me I continue to visit and read my favorite blogs and would even write my comment's on their post/s that I find interesting.

It's now 2012 and I'm really hoping that this year will be better and kinder to me and my family. Looking back, I would say that 2011 tested my courage, faith and emotion. My family and I faced the most tying time of our lives with the passing of my beloved mom in the last quarter of 2011. I am not ready to share the details yet as I still get very emotional everytime I think of it. It will take forever to endure the pain.

On a lighter note, I am delighted to receive a Starbucks planner with the help of my friends Pao and Coline. It's my first time to have an SB planner. The frugal person that I am is satisfied with having Cosmopolitan or Sterling planner, the dates and days are just the same anyway, be it an expensive or cheap planner. But this SB planner that I have now is special because it was a gift from friends. I did not spend a single centavo to complete the stickers and redeem it.

Have you guys written down your New Year's Resolution yet? I said written because most of the time we just write them and ended up not doing them at all. But it's fun enumerating new year's resolution when a brand new year is about to start. I guess I have an idea what to share in my next post, hopefully soon?

I wish everyone a FRUITFUL and  BLESSED Year of the Dragon.

I Got Featured!

I received one great Christmas gift, not a material one but it's something I greatly appreciate. I am delighted to share with you that I got featured in Nelson's blog, this is something unexpected. Nelson is one of the bloggers I treat as a friend...in fact, I also visit his son's blog and by doing such, it gives me a chance to really know Nelson and his family. I know this guy has a good heart and provides commitment and sincere service to his patients not because he is paid to do it but simply because he finds fulfillment in giving service to anyone entirely not related to him, not to mention the fact he's an OFW like my hubby who works hard to provide for his family.


I thank Nelson for this Christmas gift:)

Back to Blogging

I know, it's been over two months since my last post. I'm bad for not taking care of my paid domain http://www.aidisan.com/, now it's gone and if I need to reactivate it, I have to pay double. I'm thankful that my officemate Vic is around to help me out bring back my original free blogspot domain, so now I don't have to worry about paying for domain every year. I already thought of abandoning my blog completely but a part of me is saying to keep it, there are some moments or events in my life that I can bring back only through this online journal, so I decided to keep it for as long as blogspot is here to exist. I just have to inform some friends and fellowbloggers about the change in my blog address.





Now I can say, once a blogger, will always be a blogger.

I'm back!

It's been over a month since my last update here in my blog. I was on hiatus temporarily because I got busy participating in the "Love to Watch, Love to Bid" promo of QTV 11 and I didn't win, I can hear spoiled brat Angelina shouting "Such a Loser!!!" right in my face. But that’s fine, more freebies are up for grabs in the QTV promo in the coming months.

I visit other blogs once in a while, especially food blogs. You know how much I love to learn new recipes. Everyday, I ‘m tuned in to Quickfire & My Favorite Recipes before I help my mom prepare dinner. Proud to say I’m able to execute some of the recipes, in fact, I made chicken waldorf salad & potato skin during my son’s recent birthday celebration and my in laws were impressed. I wanna try making Mango Custard cake and Bread Budding one of these days.

Aside from the QTV contest , learning new recipes & being a TV addict, I’m also busy being a mom and a QA Analysts. I realized I missed so many opps, so now I’m back to blogging and that’s a promise.

What Happened?

I was so happy to find out this week that this blog reached a Page Rank 2. I've work so hard to maintain and update this blog on a regular basis. I bloghop and made friends. I make it a point to reply to the comments of those bloggers who visit my blog, I continue to exchange links with other bloggers and by doing so, my pagerank and Alexa increased giving me the opportunity to earn through the opps I receive everyday.

Imagine my surprise to see my page rank go back to ZERO this morning!? Unbelievable!!! Truly appalling!!!So many questions popped up in my mind...what went wrong? what could have happened? is it because it's the start of the month that's why my page rank will have to start to zero? Will Google be able to answer my questions if I try to get in touch with them? Can they bring back my PR2?

Probably my fellow bloggers can shed light on this issue. Do you guys know the answer/s?

I'm confused & exasperated.

Why choose Blog Advertising?

Advertising is a way of promoting something in the public such as product, service, business, or event to attract or increase interest in it. Advertising can be done in many ways or many forms. A lot of companies resort to TV or radio advertising to promote their product to intended consumers. I used to think that TV commercial is a powerful way to attract people to patronize a product especially if kids is involve. However, I realize now that in this age of computer and internet blog advertising is more powerful and effective.

Why do companies prefer blog advertising? Well, simply because it’s easy, fast and efficient. Companies do not need to personally talk to bloggers to promote their product or services, there are a lot of reliable blog advertising network company to choose from such as Paying Post. Blog Advertising Network company is responsible in bringing together advertisers & bloggers. Nowadays, there are vast number of bloggers all over the world and can easily write something about products or services through their blog by just simply putting a link of the website of the company and the target market can easily learn more about products or services through the power of the internet. Both advertiser & blogger gain something from blog advertising.

Signing up with Paying Post

Every night you hear in the news companies closing down, retrenching employees and this all because of global crisis. This is scary and depressing at the same time especially if you are currently employed and the company you are working for is in the verge of closing down. Recently, Intel and Panasonic factories located in Cavite Philippines confirmed they will stop operating which means thousands of Filipinos will become jobless at the start of 2009.

I work for a call center and as early as now I’m contemplating on what to do just in case I’m one of those who will be on forced leave or worst be retrenched by our company. I’m the type of a person who always look at the brighter side of things no matter how obnoxious the situation is. However, I am also realistic and one of my plans of action is to resort to homebased jobs and concentrate on blog advertising. I like the thought of working in the comfort of my home.

I’ve been blogging for over a year now and have earned a few bucks from paid blogging, however, I seldom receive opps and I envy those bloggers whose blog is filled with paid posts. Admittedly, I inconsistently update my blog especially when busy with my regular job, but now, I am determined to focus on my blog, as a matter fact, I have just registered with Paying Post to earn extra income.

I discovered Paying Post from fellow bloggers. Signing up with Paying Post is definitely free. All you have to do is visit www. PayingPost.com then click on the Blogger option and fill up the application form online. You maybe assured after 24 hours you will be notified through email of the status of your application. Once approved, the first thing that you do is to add your blog and install the code, this is important because failing to do so, would mean no opportunites to write and no extra income.

Becoming a Paying Post member brings a lot of benefits to bloggers. It lets you write your opinion on products and services from advertisers, it enhances your writing skills and predominantly gives you extra income you needed especially in this time of crisis.

Fabulous!

I want to say my heartfelt thanks to Teena & Romely for passing this award to me.



The instruction is to enumerate the 5 current addictions I have and pass the award to 5 other Faboulus bloggers. So here it is:

1. Making no bake desserts. My latest is “banana & chocolate chips Tiramisu”.
2. Homestyle magazines.
3. Kiss & sniff my niece Nicole.
4. Email & chat with my Sis & hubby.
5. Internet…Blogging & Friendster.

I am now passing this award to: Arlene, Alpha, Heidi, Donnabelle, & Dylan.

Anniversary New Look

Surprise!!!

To those who regularly visit my blog, you will notice a new lay out. I got this from The CutestBlogOnTheBlock shared to me by fellow blogger Marie.

I realized that there is something wrong with my old lay out. It's dark and sad looking and today is the perfect time to make a change because October 4 is my blog's first year anniversary...yipeee.



I also plan to create another blog in a few days dedicated to my newly constructed house. I want to share the gradual improvement of my little abode. As of this time, it doesn't have painting and some finishing but it's liveable, still, a great blessing to consider!

I thank God I gained friends and learned important life lessons from other blogger's personal experiences.

To those who take time to read my posts and exert effort to leave comment/s or message/s...it means so much to me. I make it a point I do the same whenever I visit other blogs.

Blogging will continue to be part of my online activity.

Happy Blogging to everyone...Cheers!!!

I Love Your Blog award

I received blog award from Teena last week that I failed to feature here in my own blog. Thank you so much Teena for being a constant visitor of my page. I appreciate every comments you wrote.

And the award is called...



here are the rules for passing on the award:
1. Put the logo on your blog
2. Add a link to the person who awarded you.
3. Nominate at least seven other blogs
4. Add links to those blogs on your blog
5. Leave a message for your nominee on their blog.

I am giving this award to: Arlene, Catherine, Lisa, Kathy, Mari, Mira, Prily

I won $40.00

Juliana announced the winners in the contest in her blog and I am elated to get a confirmation that I rank 3rd among the top commentators which won me $40.00, in fact said amount was already credited in my paypal account. The contest was related to celebrating Juliana’s anniversary in the blogging world.

Here is the exact post in Juliana’s blog announcing the winners:

Perfect Day…
It’s time to celebrate! The actual date of my blog anniversary was not such a day worthy of any celebration because of the mishap. The perfect time to celebrate is today, as I’m also announcing the winners of my first ever contest.

Lisa L. - $100
Mari - $55
AiDiSan - $40
Heidi - $30
Rocks - $25

To all my blogger friends who participated in the contest, thank you very much for your participation. I hope you’ll join me again in the future. I will be glad to have you again. This is definitely not the last contest; there will be more to come.
To the winners, please leave me your PayPal accounts so I know where to send the prizes to. Remember, comments are being moderated, so you need not worry about your accounts getting published.

Cheers!!!!

Announcement!!!

To all my fellow bloggers and readers of this blog, please take note of my new domain name...from http://fruitfulvoyage.blogspot.com to http://www.aidisan.com.

Happy blogging!!!

Sample Floor Plan

My parents house is currently under construction on a 300 square meter lot. My father have alotted a space for me where I can build my own house. Currently, my kids and I are living in a small apartment, so my ultimate goal is to be able to build a house I can call my own.

While waiting for my parent's house to finish, my hubby instructed me to hire an engineer or architect to do our house or floor plan for him to see, it is a must that we both agree on it. Fortunately, I have friends who offered to give me their service for free. Whenever I'm not doing anything, I would grab a pen & paper and try to draw floor plan so it's easier for me to present my preferences to anyone who might do the real floor plan. Admittedly, drawing is my greatest challenge. So I end up tearing my own drawing and throw it to the trash bin. I envy people who are gifted in art and can draw something wonderful effortlessly.

But there's no reason to fret because with blogging, I'm making great discoveries. I learned about SmartDraw from fellow blogger Heidi. SmartDraw is such an amazing tool to use to draw house/floor plans. You don't have to be a professional artist, architect or engineer to be able to put into drawing the house/floor plan you visualize using SmartDraw. It took me less than 30 minutes to download and I have 8 days free trial to enjoy it. Last night, I got glued in front of the computer trying to finish the floor plan and I did.

Hubby and I prefer a 2 storey house with 3 bedrooms (a masterbedroom and 1 room each for CJ & Acey), however, we are considering the budget that we have which is why I've done 1 storey floor plan first and I'll finish the 2 storey tonight, as soon as I'm done, I'll send them to hubby via email at the same time, present it to the architect for estimate.

Here's a sample:



I enjoyed using SmartDraw immensely. Thanks to my fellow blogger Heidi and to the internet.