At The Zoo: TT100!!!

Congratulations to
KIMBER & BERLEEN!
at once a week...a great milestone

Welcome to the September 2nd edition of
Thursday Thunks!

(which we always seem to post on Wednesday)
Where we make you think a little bit before you blog!
We pick a subject, and your job is to interpret it anyway you want.
Write about it on your blog... simple as that.
Maybe you can interpret it as a picture - we don't care!
Please only leave a link if you have written a Thursday Thunks post.
Don't forget to go visit the other participants' blogs.
Read and comment about all their Thursday Thunks responses!
That's what all this is about after all, isn't it?
We'll have so much fun and become lifelong friends....

Thursday Thunks: At the Zoo

The TT questions are brought to you by Bud, the color of my neighbor's wife's eyes and the number 33,333.

1. Would you rather have a pet hippo or a pet elephant?
:::Gosh! Both big and smelly...I'd choose the one with smaller mouth. Elephant.:::

2. Why do you think bananas are shaped the way they are?
:::Easier to put in mouth.:::

3. In one word (OK, you can go three to four MAX) , what do most people describe you as?
:::Witty.:::

4. Choice (stupid but a choice…): Loss of vision, ability to speak or hearing - which do you choose? (you have to choose one....) It's like a law. But we can't make you.
:::Ability to speak.:::

5. Do you like lemons? Do you use them to clean with or just as a food source? Or are you saving them up for 2012?
:::Saving for what!? Uhmm I just eat 'em, but not that often.:::

6. When you are feeling icky with that sickness feeling, what is your first choice for feel-better medicine?
:::Paracetamol.:::

7. You are starving. You have not had anything to eat for days. In front of you is poison ivy, a live hissing cockroach, and a rotten stinky piece of some sort of mystery meat to eat. Which would you pick and why?
:::Mystery Meat. It's better not knowing.:::

8. Who was the last person you bought a present for? What was it? Will you buy Berleen one?
:::Oppps sorry Berleen, I didn't get you anything. LOL The last one I gave a present to was Hubby.:::

9. Name 3 things you want your kids to learn before they grow up. (If you don't have kids, feel free to explain to the other players why you chose the “no kids“ choice. Yea. I know. (Those who have children will NEVER get it. And no, don‘t explain it…)
:::Courage (for THIS not to happen again), Hardwork for them to succeed in life and Honesty because its the best policy ahahaha .:::

10. What was your favorite toy as a child? What happened to it?
:::Barbies. Threw them away. Bald, decapitated and limbless..:::

11. If you could paint your house ANY color you wanted and your friends, family & neighbors would love the color from the moment they saw it, what would it be?
:::A light shade of yellow.:::

12. If the Pillsbury Dough Boy got into a fight with Mrs. Butterworth who would win? And would anybody get hurt? And do we seem desperate even asking?
:::Oh gosh, I don't know how to answer this.:::

13. What was the last thing you would guess that Kimber took a picture of? Oh. And consider the meme listed below. Click on it. It rocks..:::She took a self-portrait?.:::

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6 Simple Tricks to a Perfectly Organized Home Office

I am so in loveeeee with these from: http://www.housebeautiful.com

Since we have an office here at home, I find these information really helpful. Here it is.

Use Bins To Organize
If you lack closet space, create your own freestanding storage unit. Interior designer Melissa Warner chose an open shelf with metal locker baskets to keep fabric swatches organized and out of the way.



Look Up
If you're short on space, create floor-to-ceiling shelves. Designer Amy Neunsinger created this bookshelf to allow more room to store books. She backed them with mirror paneling to make the space feel less cramped.

Use Furniture On Roller
T. Keller Donovan made over this office with clean modern lines. He chose a rolling file cabinet from West Elm, allowing it to be tucked away under the open Remsen Collection desk when not needed.

Turn A Console Into A Corner Office
A small console is a great way to get extra mileage out of a tiny office. The two tables pulled together make a corner desk, and keep oft-used supplies within easy reach yet out of the way.

Go Wireless and Cordless
The layout of this posh home office includes a large desk, a comfortable sitting area, tons of windows, and few power outlets. Wireless equipment makes it all work. The laptop on the desk functions as the homeowners' main computer, and the printer is out of view and wireless as well. It makes the space feel more organized — plus makes cleaning a cinch.

Find Furniture That Multitask
If you think you don't have space for a home office, try creating one where you might not have considered. Designer Myra Hoefer chose a large table for a desk, which can be turned into a dining table to host large parties. Outfitted with antiques, it feels personal and unique.
Amazing =)

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funny tshirts

While surfing the net for possible gifts for my dear brother, I was left with so few choices. Finding the perfect gift for a guy when your in a tight budget can be somewhat tricky. Men in general have limited needs and wants (unlike women where gift ideas are endless) because let's face it, women need and want everything. So anyway, I was thinking maybe a new gadget? Nope, a new iPhone or Wii is way out of my budget. Shoes? Nah he just bought a new pair. Watch? Nah he has 3. I only have 2. I was ready to give up when I stumbled upon these really funny t-shirts from Foulmouthshirts.com. I wasn't too keen on giving him ANOTHER shirt for the nth time but when I got to check out their different styles, I realized, these shirts were unique! They were very honest and spoke of what the youth is thinking nowadays. I saw in their site that they have a wide array of novelty shirts & (oops!) offensive T-shirts that's not so common. Maybe, for my little brother I will stick with the funny or crazy one's though. I am sure my Mom would prefer 'em funny one's. I am glad I've gotten that over with. Who knew shopping was so stressful? If I were shopping for myself..that would be an entirely different story!

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Overcoming His Fear

What.a.day.

We started early because we had to leave the house by 7:30AM. We had a long drive going to my son's Talamban Campus. The drive was 1hr, bumper to bumper traffic all the way. But I was thinking, this is going to be great. Ozzy's first school activity. An opening dance for his intrams.

We had his costume made and all. He had practiced for weeks. I was up late last night sewing his headpiece.

For what? Nothing. He didn't dance. He refused to let go. He didn't even go up the quad. Is there some protective clothing for kids that are overly shy to make them toughen up or something??? Something, anything to make him agree to dance in a crowd. I wish there was. Better yet, is there an invisible cloak for parents!? I was *this* close to dancing with him on stage just to make him join. ^__^

Oh well. There will always be a next time and I vow to talk him into getting over his fear. After all, this is for his own good.

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2 Words.

I am feeling disapointed today(more on this in my other blog).

...I just got to shake it off. How?

2 words: Retail Therapy.

There are stuff I like from circuit city but I have yet to read circuit city customer feedback to know if they still are operational today. So anyway, I may just shop for the little one instead.

Like I said, Jacob's 1st birthday is coming up. The theme would be "Rockstar" and of course, my little one should be dressed for the part. I should be going shopping one of these days, but I am too lazy to do so. =)) Maybe this weekend. I did find this really cute DC character shoes for boys online. So now, I'll look for a top for him and shoes for Oz as well.

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My Boys @ 11 Months Compared

Special thanks to Diane for editing =)) Lovelove. ♥ 2 weeks more and I won't have a baby anymore. He will officially be a toddler!

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Portland Computer

Oh no. My computer suddenly won't turn on. What did I do!? No. No. No. My files!!! The PC monitor was blinking some crazy mumbo jumbo that I was too scared to read. I haven't backed up my files for at least 2 months now. Yes I know, your are supposed to do it more often then that! I just want to kick myself for procrastinating but ei? What can I do now? The error said,"DISK BOOT FAILURE, insert system disk" I immediately called a friend and she said I may need to upgrade my RAM or something to that effect (I really wasn't listening anymore). Where is a good pc repair guy if you need them? Portland computer repair help!!! Anyway, I was busy banging my first into the keyboard (as if it will help!) as I turned the CPU on/off several times when lo and behold it turned ON! Hallelujah!^-^ I quickly backed-up my files, de-fragmented my PC and prayed to high heavens it won't conk out on me before I finish my tasks for the day. That was 1 week ago. Now, I am still operating on thin ice. I haven't contacted any repair shop. Why? Because I am stubborn and did I tell you I am a procrastinator too? I also don't have the name of a good computer repair company, and I don't want to leave my computer someplace and wait for days for it to be repaired. There is a Portland pc repair company that provides repair services in a wide area surrounding metropolitan Portland. Their prices are itemized on their website, and are really very reasonable. They offer remote service repair, which is really quite inexpensive, as well as in-home service, both which means your computer never needs to leave your sight. They also promise not to use tech-talk when explaining things to you. The company is PCMD Inc., and they make Portland computer support affordable, convenient, and understandable. Okay so I should be looking for such a company here, where I live, yes, I know, what I am waiting for right? I will do that now. Bye!

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My Fave Quotes From SATC

Grabbed from http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2010/05/favorite_sex_and_the_city_quot.php#carrie_bradshaw_8#ixzz0xWn9cfkr
Can't help but repost some of my faves^-^

Are we simply romantically challenged, or are we sluts? - Carrie

1. 
2. “Could you please not use the F-word in Vera Wang?” - Charlotte
3. “No matter who broke your heart, or how long it takes to heal, you’ll never get through it without your friends.” - Carrie
4. “That’s why you need a diamond… to seal the deal.” - Mr.Big
5. “There isn’t enough wall space in New York City to hang all of my exes. Let me tell you, a lot of them were hung.” - Samantha
6. “The most important thing in life is your family. There are days you love them, and others you don’t. But, in the end, they’re the people you always come home to. Sometimes it’s the family you’re born into and sometimes it’s the one you make for yourself.” - Carrie
7. “Think about it. If you are single, after graduation there isn’t one occasion where people celebrate you … Hallmark doesn’t make a “congratulations, you didn’t marry the wrong guy” card. And where’s the flatware for going on vacation alone?" - Carrie
8. “I can’t color enough, I would color all day every day If I had my way, I would use every crayon in my box.” - Samantha
9. “I’m dating skid-marks guy. When your boyfriend is so comfortable that he cannot be bothered to wipe his ass, there’s a problem.” - Miranda
10. “Allow me to get right to the point. After careful consideration, I have decided that this is the year I am getting married.” - Charlotte
11. Miranda: “Maybe it’s time I stopped being so angry.” Carrie: “Yeah, but what would you do with all your free time?”
12. “The fact is, sometimes it’s really hard to walk in a single woman’s shoes. That’s why we need really special ones now and then to make the walk a little more fun.” - Carrie
13. Miranda: “I had to walk all the way from the subway in these heels. My feet are killing me.” Steve: “Why didn’t you just carry them and wear sneakers like everyone else?” Miranda: “Stop. You can take me out of Manhattan but you can’t take me out of my shoes.”
14. Samantha: “Well, let’s just say it: you won.” Carrie: “Was there a contest?” Samantha: “Oh please! There’s always a contest with an ex. It’s called ‘who will die miserable’.”
15. “It took me a really long time to get here, but I’m here. Carrie, you’re the one.” - Mr.Big
16. “I like my money where I can see it, hanging in my closet.” - Carrie
17. “I revealed too much too soon. I was emotionally slutty.” - Carrie
18. Carrie: “Honey, if it hurts so much, why are we going shopping?” Samantha: “I have a broken toe, not a broken spirit.”
    

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Water-Borne

The baby has fever again.

I think it might be because of his teeth erupting. But then again, maybe he has an infection somewhere I don't know. Maybe a stomach ache? Ate something dirty perhaps? I instructed the nanny never to let the baby drink from tap.

Right now, our water for bathing, washing and cooking comes from the tap. We buy purified water and use it as our drinking water. Dad was thinking about getting a whole house water filter. Actually this is not such a bad idea. This way, we can be sure of the cleanliness of the water for all. We all know how many water borne diseases are there nowadays. Better keep safe at all times.

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Friday Fill-Ins#191

And...here we go!

1. You do your thing; I do mine and sometimes let's do things together to mix it up.

2. The beach is what's been on my mind on and off all day.

3. Remember when all else fails, you have your family to come home to.

4. Shopping, Facebook & Blogging are three of my favorite obsessions :-)

5. During the last year my baby has grown so much, he amazes me every single time.

6. My boys puts a smile on my face.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to sleeping early, tomorrow my plans include going to the beach with my friends and Sunday, I want to rest!

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