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More About Me.
Hi! You have found my little niche on the web. I'm Aggie, a 26 year old Filipina happily married to my childhood sweetheart and a mom to two adorable kids. They are, without a doubt, my life. I'm a non-practicing RMT and RN currently working as a QA Analayst. I have been blogging since 2003 and my love of writing and preserving memories led me to digital scrapbooking in 2005. Do you want to more?
MY OTHER BLOGS
Disclosure -
2008 Flickr Layouts
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Digital Scrapbooking Blogs
More SSD Layouts.
Was on a scrapping spree last Friday and managed to get four layouts done. (I hope I can make 30 layouts this month and my project hybrid album.
You can click on the images and you will see the credits at my Flickr.
Now about my weight loss, Im still stuck at a 10lb loss. I need to get moving so I can burn more fats and sweat! The weather here has been extremely cozy and cold - perfect bed weather! Plus I have been scrapping in my very precious free time so exercise has been pushed to the back burner. I MUST find a way to prioritize.
LO Share: Raggedy Annie!
I just have to blog about this! Kay Miller has taken a break at designing but has come up with a Triple Dip with Robin and Manda to produce this very cute kit - Raggedy Annie! Im not even done playing with it yet!
Here is a layout I made - I made this in less than 45 minutes because I had an image of what I want it to look already. The longest part was extracting Martha but everything just flowed - I love it when that happens 
I got inspired by one of my fellow Sugarbabes’ gallery for this - Sarah (my3hens). I have been doing a couple of graphic layouts for Kay before but have never thought of doing this till now.
I am off here (Im blogging at 4AM) because Edil is here and we need to catch up on each other. Most of my friends are on vacations (like going to the beach and checking out North Padre Island rentals) so we are stuck here at home 
Yen’s Question of the Week
1. What present did you gave to your Mom last Sunday for the Mother’s Day?
Nothing. I just greeted her
2. If you’re a Mom what did you receive? If you’re a Dad what did you gave to your Wife/partner?
Haaay. Nuttin. Just a peck on the cheek
3. Where did you go to celebrate the special day?
Went to mass, celebrated with the kids and went somewhere special but cant share.
4. Did you had a fabulous time? Please Share.
Yes.
5. Share a special moment together with your Mom that you treasure most! Either you were a kid or now that you have a family already!
Mommy always took me when she went to the bank when I was a kid.
6. Do you have a tradition on Mother’s Day in your family? If yes, What?
None.
7. What do you think you got from your Mom’s look?
When I was thin, people told me I was a carbon copy of my Mom.
8. If you could give ANYTHING to your Mom in the world what would it be?
Peace of mind. A cruise and jet charter to the world. LOL
9. What sayings, or any quotable quotes that your Mom always instill in you and your other siblings mind while growing up?
Always choose men who have fear in the Lord.
10. What is a Mother to you?
A mother is someone who does everything for her children.
LO Share: Hot Mama
Just reminding you that Peppermint Creative has a sale - all products at 30% off! I did a layout the Hot Mama paper pack and elements.
Quirky Me.
Buge tagged me.
1. I hate waiting but am often late.
2. My creative mojo ebbs and flows. I can scrap nothing for a week and finish 10 in a day once mojo hitd.
3. I love collecting notebooks and pens.
4. I love the color pink but hate wearing it.
5. I have an aversion to people who are noisy. But Im noisy as well.
Arte Y Pico Award
Thanks Mich!
The Rules:
1) You have to pick 5 blogs that you consider deserve this award for their creativity, design, interesting material, and also for contributing to the blogging community, no matter what language.
2) Each award has to have the name of the author and also a link to his or her blog to be visited by everyone.
3) Each award winner has to show the award and put the name and link to the blog that has given her or him the award itself.
4) Award-winner and the one who has given the prize have to show the link of “Arte y Pico” blog, so everyone will know the origin of this award.
http://arteypico.blogspot.com/ Make sure you visit the link above. There are crafts of all kinds shown; you are bound to come away inspired!
5) Show these rules.
Well, I know a lot of really creative people and I just love their blogs and sometimes I even envy them, but for now, I need to only pick 5 blogs…
Sticky Post.
I wish I knew how to make one.
Peppermint Creative Post NSD Blowout!
Piaget Watches
Who doesnt know a piaget watch? Ever since I can remember, the word “Piaget” has always been associated with watches. Not only ordinary watches but luxury, top of the line watches. The name derived from the watch maker, Piaget began producing movements for many other prestigious watch companies. The Piaget name has become synonymous with ultra-thin mechanical movements, most recently releasing the world premier ultra thin Tourbillon movement which was developed entirely in-house. Piaget watches remain the finest example of haute horologerie and haute joaillerie. Look at this Dancer Watch:
Isnt it beautiful? I always have a weakness for white gold watches. And it screams so “elegant” for me!
This Piaget Dancer Small watch in white gold features a 23mm case, white gold dial, bezel and hour markers set with diamonds, and a gold bracelet. (and the starting price is $25,000!). The web site I got this from, ViaLuxe is a watch for luxury items and I love how everything is categorized. It makes shopping (and window shopping) easier. They have a link for your favorited items and even keep a list of your recently viewed items. It is for members only so you better sign up! If you are a fan of watches, you better bookmark this site!
SSD Cookie Decorating with Kay Miller!
I decided to feature one of the newest Babes we have here - Kay Miller! I always have loved Kay’s designs and work and her layouts are always a perfect design inspiration. I chose to base our cookie this week from her Spring Beauty layout!
You can download the cookie here.
For the new gals, a little recap- In this challenge we’ll be providing you with some monster inspiration from a talented layout artist in the community and turning one of their pages into a fabulous template (sugar cookie) for you to enjoy! Then it’s up to you to decorate your cookie with your best baking skills and return to Cookie Decorating Challenge Gallery (and this thread) to post your finished products!
Here is my layout!
Songbird Avenue - Take Flight
Did you read the blinkie? Design + Charity = Happiness
Songbird turns ONE! One year of donating wholeheartedly to charity!!! This month’s guest designers are Shabby Princess, Dianne Rigdon, Gina Miller, Robin Carlton, Carrie Stephens, Nancie Rowe-Janitz, Amy Wolff, Jenna Desai, Kate Hadfield, Jacque Larson, Michelle Coleman, Shabby Miss Jenn, Susan Bartolini, Kate Teague, Leora Sanford, Meredith Fenwick, Jan Crowley and Janet Phillips and they chose to have the Susan G. Komen Foundation. as the recipient of the proceeds of this month’s kit! I have made it a point to buy Songbird Avenue’s monthly kits so I can somehow help and still feed my shopping addiction to digital kits.
I hope you help make a wish come true by buying the kit for a limited time only this month!
Mother’s Day Plans.
Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend? Do you have any plans for it? Me, I honestly am not expecting from Edil - he is very very terrible with makings occassions like this special. I dont get flowers, but this is because I told him I dont want one. However, if he can swing giving me flowers from Beyond Blossoms, Id be in heaven! Their flowers are imported directly from flower farms around the world, so we can save money while getting extremely fresh flowers. Whether I want a dozen roses for less than $30 or a more unusual flower like lisianthus, they have the freshest flowers at the best prices. And, they automatically give you rewards points with each online purchase – so you can get free flowers just by shopping with them.
LO Share: Sibs
Love love love this kit from Dani! (I actually make it a point to get each kit she puts out).
I struggled with the design on this one because I wanted to use everything. I finally decided to be inspired by paper layouts I see and go from there. I liked the end result better.
And off to another topic, I finished 27 layouts this month! YAY!!! This was way off my goal when I knew we were going to be moving. I need to set aside money for printing these babies off. Hmm. I havent been able to print the layouts I did for March and April. I was busy watching Coffee Prince last March and bought Gong Yoo’s photobook this April! (Thank goodness for closed captioning - I was able to appreciate CP!). May is scrap month
LO Share: SSD Treat of the Month - Karen Wong!
Wow–It’s May already can you believe it? Looking around spring is in full force and the flowers are blooming everywhere. The Sweet Shoppe has been blossoming with new designers and babes and we have just come off an amazing NSD. With a new month comes a new TOTM feature. This month is special as we are showing off a former babe and well known scrapper around the community. Karen Wong, known around digiland as Hom74, played a huge part here at the Sweet Shoppe and I know I miss her terribly already. As a tribute to all she did around here we felt it was fitting to honor her with the Treat of the Month spotlight!! Karen is a beautiful scrapper, showing off those adorable little girls and capturing everyday moments with her fantastic photography.
Check out Karen’s Treat of the Month Feature to learn more about how she approaches her amazing pages and her focus when she scraps. Make sure you take the time to browse thru her gallery and read her stories on her layouts.
After reading and browsing, be sure to check out the Treat of the Month Gallery and join the Sugarbabes in paying tribute to Karen by lifting one of her layouts. When you’re done, come back and share a link to it with us in this thread so you can earn Sweet Rewards points for your participation! We look forward to seeing your layouts!
(I need to start scrapping for May!!! Instead I need to focus and clean the house and decide which floor mops need to be bought!)
Mexico. Mexico.
One of the things I want to experience before I do is go on an all-expense paid trip and go on vacation. A Mexico Vacation is on my list. Count me in most especially if you are going to the Riviera Maya!! The Azul Beach Hotel has been getting many rave reviews! Azul Beach Hotel Resort, on a beautiful stretch of the Bahia Pentempich beach in Puerto Moreles, re-opened this season after being completely redesigned, and is the first boutique all-inclusive resort. With just 98 rooms, a gourmet-inclusive dining philosophy and many family-friendly amenities, Azul Beach Hotel offers families a new way to vacation. Parents are pampered with adult-sized indulgences as well as extras like strollers, cribs, baby milk heaters, beach games, coloring books, refrigerators for milk and medicines, and even kid-sized bathrobes. Beach buffs will revel in the services of dedicated Beach Butlers, offering the ultimate in service and sun bathing convenience, including soft towel service, refreshment deliveries, tanning products and water vaporizers. It sounds like paradise!
Spent.
I think this is the first time I ran out of kits to spend on at NSD! LOL. Most of the stuff I want are from my teams anymore so I didnt feel the need to shop anymore. Id just focus on getting more hybrid stuff for me. I plan to order some more chipboard albums from Robin and have them shipped to Amore, then she will ship them to me by LBC. Now, the scrapper shopper wants to shop for prima flowers and ink pads too. It never ends does it? I guess I need to use what I have bought so far! LOL.
Here is my album project for this month. Take note I have given myself the whole month of may to be able to finish a project (We will be extremely busy by next week for two weeks).
Now that I’ve written my goal, Im off to find the best possible acne treatment for my cousin.
Post-NSD Giveaway
I was planning to do this before NSD but real life got in the way but since I dont want to shop anymore, Ill give away some nifties for scrappers (Tell me if you want PayPal money equivalent!).
I decided to give away $10GCs to SSD, Kay Miller Designs, Nitwit Collections and Peppermint Creative (These are my awesome awesome teams! :D)
Now, what do you need to do? Instead of just letting you guys post comments (I need a little compensation cant you tell, hahaha!), I request that you write about this contest on your blog (if you have one). Link my scrapblog too, that would be awesome
Then you will be qualified for the draw immediately.
But if you write a post about my other blogs - here and here - you get 10 bonus points each post :D. (Put it this way - like you are doing a sponsored blog post, link a blog entry of mine that you like with a keyword you want and tada!).
The nicest post Id get will receive a better prize
Thanks for the backlinks everyone!
Ill leave this for two weeks
Deadline: May 17
Stock Options - Iron Condor Strategy
Back when I was working, our company granted stock options as benefits for us employees. It is not much, but at least I get to sell it and get a couple thousand pesos as a bonus every year. Back then, I knew squat about investing. It is so sad that now that Im not working, I have realized I should have spent time investing on stocks. PowerOptions® is the only internet-based data provider that gives investors SmartSearchXL®, a patented decision support technology that identifies the highest return option trades. PowerOptions offers you the convenience and control required to automatically sort, filter, and analyze all 2,900+ optionable stocks and 190,000+ options online to find investments to meet your profit goals. For example, using the iron condor spread strategy, an investor will combine a Bear-Call Credit Spread and a Bull-Put Credit Spread on the same underlying security. By doing this, an investor will potentially be able to double the credit obtained over a single spread position. Since there are two spreads involved in the strategy (four options), there is an upper break even and a lower break even. A profit is made if the stock remains above the lower break even point or below the upper break even point.
NSD SALES
Link Tag.
Here are the rules:
Cut and paste the following starting here.
I have randomly selected 5 of you below to be tagged and I hope that you will similarly publish this post in your blog. You will have to tag 5 other bloggers and just keep adding on to the list. (Do not replace, just keep on adding! Yes we hope it will be a long list!) It’s real easy! Tag others and see your Technorati Authority increase exponentially!
The benefits of Viral Linking:- One of the fastest ways to see your technorati authority explode!- Increase your Google PageRank fast- Attract large volume of new traffic to your site- Build your community- Make new friends!
Anyway, here are the links, just add yourself at the end, if you like 
The Strategist Notebook, Link Addiction, Ardour of the Heart, When Life Becomes a Book, The Malaysian Life, Yogatta.com, What goes under the sun Roshidan’s Cyber Station,Sasha says,Arts of Physics,And the legend lives,My View, My Life,A Simple Life,Juliana RW,The Callalily Space,Petra,Summer in Blue,Confessions of an Army Wife,Bless’ Sanctuary,Happy Life,Living @ Evergreen State,La Place de Cherie,Chez Francine,Le bric a brac de Cherie Little Peanut, Pea in a Pod, The Creative In Me,Me and Mine,Pinay Mommy,Expressions from the Heart,TeacherJulie, Sweetbites by Bang, Paul, Toni and Lance - Bridging the Distance, Our Growing Family, The Uncensored life of me, My Untamed World, Yan-Ple’s Party Shop, Childstar Band, My Scrappy Side, BLOGGERHAPPY.COM, Fun.Fierce.Fabulous, Nap Time Rocks!, Juls Random Thoughts, Working It, CODPG, MyParty.Finds.A.Home, Random Thoughts, My Colorful World, Thefogramp, Princess Sophia, My Happy Place, To the moon and back, Iam Dzoi, Winding Creek Circle, Mommy Talks, Aggie Shoots. Aggie Scraps.INSERT YOUR BLOGS HERE
Tagging Scrappy Friends - Litzie, Jacq, Mai, Dianne and Chikai
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Creative Teams
