If you are passing by an MMDA footbridge or an overpass or any other bridge here in Manila, you will surely notice a mother carrying an infant or a toddler, begging. Both are sporting a set of dirty clothes, most of the time the infant or toddler is naked. Both are dirty. They look like they haven’t taken a bath for quite some time already. In short, they really look like helpless people, it will break your heart seeing mother and child in such condition. They use this scenario to squeeze some change out of people passing by them.

I must admit that I am one of the many people who are being ‘duped’ by this set up. A mother and child begging for change so they could have something to eat… who will not feel like giving when you see this, right? I give money if I have some extra in my pocket or I give whatever food I have with me. But lately, I notice that some are taking advantage of other people’s kind hearts. A mother is using her kid to beg at the Sto. Domingo MMDA footbridge. You will see this mother always eating something while her kid is crying his heart out, probably out of hunger and cold. Whenever I see the child, it is always naked from waist down, and it is lying near the edge of a step. While the mother is busy eating or barking orders at some kids that I assume are her own as well. My dad reprimanded the mother several times already, asking her to go home and not exploit her child. Do you know that she would stand up, adamant, glaring at my dad, telling him to mind his own business? We reported her to the barangay officials already, telling them that maybe they can send the mother and child to the Social Welfare. I don’t know if they listened to us. But this afternoon, there is a new mom and child when we passed by the footbridge. This time, the mother looked like they just dirtied themselves so they would look like beggars. The mother looks fit to work. It just makes you angry at times to see this kind of mother. Exploiting a child, just to be able to have some quick and easy money.

There is another type of beggar that makes me angry… Read the rest »

I noticed that for plus size women, it is hard to find fit clothes as well as plus size lingerie. Almost all stores cater to the slim and super thin women. Thank goodness for some stores that sell fashionable clothes and lingerie for plus size women. Lingerie Diva is one of the stores that cater to the bigger women. They sell beautiful plus size lingerie. So if you are looking for one, you can go online and browse their catalogue.

I watched an episode of The Beat last night and was amazed by the transformation of a 285 lbs woman into 130 lbs. She appeared healthier and happier with her slimming down. I am in the process of dieting as well. I have struggles with my weight for years now. And I promised myself that by the time I reach my 30th birthday, I should be in my ideal weight already.

A friend slimmed down and she told me that she tried using weight loss pills and it is effective for her. I think I should as well. What do you think?

Whenever I go out of the house, I always bring home something for the house. A pot holder, dish towel, pillow case or a pair of throw pillows… there is always something for the house. I believe I got this from my mom who loved going to the home section of the mall. Lately, we’ve been redecorating various sections of the house.

So for this month, we are redecorating the kitchen. I am looking for quality faucets that I can buy. I found a Hansgrohe faucet and I think it will fit our sink. Great!

My sister has scoliosis. Her doctor told her that she still can correct it as long as she conforms to proper posture always. I saw this posture correction contraption from FirstStreetOnline.com and I would like to buy this one for my sister. It will surely help her back and maintain proper posture especially when she’s on the couch.

It is better to do everything to avoid surgery or lifetime bodily damage, right? If you are interested in this posture correction, go visit FirstStreetOnline.com for more information.

All photos from my Baguio trip will be posted in the next few days…

I love watching tv series. I love Heroes, Prison Break, Ugly Betty… when I was in Baguio I get to see American Idol Season 7. I have this attitude of finishing what I have started and that includes shows. I haven’t watched the past 6 seasons except the latter part of Season 1. But now, I think I am hooked.

If you are watching Season 7, have you noticed the petite but powerful singer Ramiele Malubay? Oh yes, she is a Filipina! I am amazed by this person’s powerful vocals. If you are voting, go vote for her! Read more about her HERE.

I also love Carly Smithson!

Go vote for them!

*Photo courtesy of American Idol.

My sisters and I are off to Baguio this weekend. We have opted to go a week earlier than the Panagbenga weekend because my bestfriend is getting married on Monday, February 18th. Panagbenga is Flower Festival to those who do not know it. It is an annual festival at the cold city of Baguio. Baguio is a beautiful tourist destination here in the Philippines.

Happy weekend everyone! See you on Wednesday.

Been out of the house everyday, running errands mostly. Been so busy catching up with a lot of things. If you will notice, I go online for a few hours only. Barely have enough time to bloghop to everyone’s site. But I will do my rounds this evening. Will be offline for 4 days…

My sisters and I will be going to Baguio tomorrow until Tuesday evening. My bestfriend will be getting married by Monday, February 18th. We will also be touring the city again and hopefully will bump into Pam before we go back to Manila.

I will probably just schedule a Weekend Snapshot entry as well as another entry about interim posts.

So expect a lot less of me until I come back to blogging on Wednesday

Happy Friday everyone!

P.S. Thank you for the tags and awards! I am a bit slow picking everything up but know that I truly appreciate all of it.

My sister teaches at a special education school. She handles two cases right now. One is an autistic child while the other one is a kid with cerebral palsy. There are cerebral palsy symptoms that a parent must be aware of. The child that my sister is teaching has stiff bones and can hardly walk. Thanks to advance technology these days and to regular therapy, the child was able to walk independently.

Better to have the child checked if you are suspecting that he or she might be suffering from any kind of illness. It is better to be ahead of whatever illness that might strike. That way there is still a chance that it can be eliminated right away.

A talented local radio celebrity has a son who was equally talented and famous died while traveling. He acquired malaria and days after died. It was really tragic and many people sympathized with the family.

Now, there are sickness or accidents that can cause hospitalization when you are traveling. So a travel health insurance is a must. It is a small price to pay and the lack of worry is worth it. As I have always said, it is better to be safe and secure than sorry.

You can check out WorldTravelCenter.com for more information on travel health insurance.

I found this cool site wherein you can use the funny cartoons posted in it. It is by Dave Walker. Go check out his site and find a cartoon or two that you will surely like

*Cartoon by Dave Walker. Find more cartoons you can freely re-use on your blog at We Blog Cartoons.

This is not a paid post.

Advance Happy Heart’s Day everyone!