Simply Digital

gave me an assignment something about things that I enjoy and things that I do to lower my stress/anxiety.Well, here it is ladies…

What are the things you enjoy, even when no one around you wants to go out?
1. Playing PSP in the computer. Kahit 'ndyan si Abby sa lap ko. Minsan, I'm breastfeeding her. Mabuti nalang I only need one hand for that.
2. Blogging and surfing the net – I read other peoples blogs and surf the net.
3. Updating my

4. Going for a walk to the store with Abby. I go there only when I need to buy something otherwise I stay away from the store. Alam n'yo na maraming sale tempted talaga ako kahit hindi kailangan.
5. Watching soap operas like 'The Bold and Beautiful' and 'The Young and the Restless'. Its okay if I miss them. I can live with that. I also watch

Call me crazy but I photograph them dancing on the television.
5. Photographing – taking pictures of the flowers in my

My neighbours probably think I'm weird. lol. I also take pictures of our

We have four guinea pigs. They are darn cute.
6. Wearing my pajamas all day. I don't care. I feel comfortable.
7. Reading – my current reads: gardening magazines, 'Parents Today', and natural health magazines like 'Alive'.

Things you do to lower your stress/anxiety level?
1. Breathe
2. Eat healthy, get enough rest and sleep.
3. Swim in our portable backyard pool with Abby.
4. Drink herbal tea like Chamomile and Rooibos ( with a piece of banana cake).
5. Soak in the whirpool tub with drops of lavender essential oil.
6. Pray and read the Bible and keep a positive attitude.
7. Get something off my chest. Believe me it works for me. I feel better and go on with my life.

Now it's time for me to tag 3 wonderful people and know what are their secrets and ways to handle their stress: Amika, Anna, and Angie.

Do you know any computer lingo or acronym? Would love to hear it… Engish,Tagalog, Bisaya, etc…
Does anyone know what is ASTIG?LOL – Laughing Out Loud
ROFL- Rolled On Floor Laughing
DEU – Dumb End User
G – Grin
VBG – Very Big Grin
EG – Evil Grin
VEG – Very Evil Grin
S – Smile
AFK = Away From Keyboard
BBL = Be Back Later
DH – Darling Hubby *husband*
HAND – Have A Nice Day
TGIF – Thank God It's Friday
BG – Big Grin (BEG – Big Evil Grin)
OIC – Oh I See
OMG – Oh My God
IMHO – In My Humble Opinion
IMO – In My Opinion
BTW – By The Way
FWIW – For What It's Worth
TMI – Too Much Information
JK – Just Kidding
FYI – For Your Information
WB – Welcome Back
SWAK – Sealed With A Kiss
TAFN – That's All For Now
TTYL – Talk To You Later
WTG – Way To Go
Y/W – Your Welcome
BRB- Be Right Back
O/H – Other half
TTFN – Ta Ta For Now
SAHM – Stay At Home Mom

Naomi tagged me a while back to do this assignment. I didn't get a chance to do it right away.
Here's my assignment Miss Naomi . I'm sorry for the delay.
I am… a mother and no one can take that away from me.
I cry… when I'm happy, sad, and anything that melts my heart.
I want… to see my family to succeed and be happy at all time.
I have… sponsor my sister to come to Canada; just waiting for now.
I wish… for a getaway to Italy.
I hate… people like Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo.
I miss… my family in the Philippines.
I dance… comfortably only with my husband.
I fear… of losing my loved ones.
I hear… a friend said I'm a strong and courageous woman.
I look… at myself as a loving wife and a mother.
I love… God, my husband and my daughter.
I ache… for mothers who lost their babies.
I sing… lullabies for my daughter Abigail.
I need… to take my husband in the Philippines.
I must… save money for the future of my Abigail.
I blog… to meet friends from all over the world and to share something of myself through writing.
I search… for the truth and nothing but the truth.
I regret… that I wasn't able to say goodbye when my father passed away.
I am not… a snob, I'm actually a very friendly if you know me well.
I write… whatever I want that pleases me. I hope it pleases you.
I should… work as a Midwife but instead I choose to work in a car industry
I wonder… if I will be able to go back in the Philippines soon.

I will pass this on to Miss Jenny, Miss Cherry Rose, Miss Anna P, Miss Honey, Miss Lutchi, and Miss Ivy… Finish the sentence after the dots…

Here's our favorite song

Could I have this dance
Anne Murray

I'll always remember the song they were playin',
The first time we danced and I knew,
As we swayed to the music and held to each other,
I fell in love with you.

Could I have this dance for the rest of my life?
Would you be my partner every night?
When we're together, it feels so right.
Could I have this dance for the rest of my life?

I'll always remember that magic moment,
When I held you close to me.
'Cause we moved together,
I knew forever,
You're all I'll ever need

Could I have this dance for the rest of my life?
Would you be my partner every night?
When we're together, it feels so right.
Could I have this dance for the rest of my life?
Could I have this dance for the rest of my life?
Would you be my partner every night?
When we're together, it feels so right.
Could I have this dance for the rest of my life?

With summer in full swing, it's a great time to remind you about the cancer risks involved with cooking food on the grill in this must-read MSNBC piece. The dangers of heterocyclic amines (HCAs), substances formed in the muscle proteins of fish, red meat and poultry when cooked in high heat that can damage DNA and begin the process of cancer development.
But you may not know, people who eat the most barbecued red meat — beef, lamb or pork — almost doubled their risk of colon polyps which can develop into colon cancer. And because these carcinogens may travel through the bloodstream, HCAs can be a factor in other cancers too.
Some safer ways to cook your meats:
* Reduce the formation of HCAs by cooking meats at lower temperatures.
* Flipping meats about every minute.
* Marinating meats almost completely eliminates HCAs (although scientists are still investigating which ingredients do the most good).
* Use a thermometer to ensure your meat is cooked thoroughly. The longer meat cooks, the better the chance HCAs will form.
These same cautions don't apply to grilling fruits and vegetables, however. The natural phytochemicals contained in vegetables generate enzymes that convert HCAs to inactive substances that can be easily and safely eliminated by your body.MSNBC July 8, 2005

HEMEROCALLIS (hem-er-o-KAL-is)Greek translates to

"Beautiful for a Day"

Daylilies arrived in Europe from China, Japan, Korea and Eastern Siberia, during the 16th century, and by the 17th century had crossed the Atlantic to North America. Crude homesteads being carved out of the forests in the New World were beautified by transplants from the Old Country. They were the carefree choice of pioneers who had no time to spend fussing with ornamentals. The appeal of the daylily with its vigor and rock hardiness, along with its ease in propagating, made it the perfect perennial. The plant also multiplies well and is seldom bothered by insects or disease. Of the dozen plus Hemerocallis wild species, two were definite favorites: the Tawny Daylily (H.fulva) and the Lemon Daylily (H.lilasphodelus). Both were treasured possessions at the turn of this century. Many escaped from abandoned homesteads and old cemeteries, naturalizing themselves with ease, and on occasion were referred to as roadside weeds in Eastern North America.Early English and European hybridizers created the first new crosses, but an American, A.B. Stout, deservedly became the most renowned of all.

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