http://eurica888.multiply.com/ Been around the world, lived with my suitcase and watch for almost nine years, experienced extremety in life, name it... weather to lifestyle. Travel with me and check why I preferred to live happily..... by going back to basics. <BR> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:51:24 -0000 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:00:49 -0000 http://images.eurica888.multiply.com/logo http://eurica888.multiply.com 100 100 <a href="/photos/hi-res/52/5"><img border="0" class="alignright" src="http://images.eurica888.multiply.com/image/10/photos/52/300x300/5/IMG-1558-1.JPG?et=HsN48ADJ9OlNa+5nG3OFyw&#x26;nmid=106769849"></a>My life is starting to be normal.... again.....<br>After typhoon Frank hit this island... alot of things have changed..... personally.....<br>In my case, it's very difficult to put it into words... but.... what we have experienced for the past 3-4 weeks... can be considered .. eye opener for alot of us....<br>100% of what I felt... well... 100% of what we all felt.... "people" we never expected would help... stepped forward and gave us their support.... these are the people... I have NEVER even seen in person.... People.. I have known .. but NEVER seen for almost 25 years.... People who are NOT EVEN close to me... listened to our voices......<br>I never cried "so much" in my lifetime..... and I hope.. I will never experience this again..... sickness in the family, broken relationships... frustration in career... the usual situations that would make a person cry... can not be compared to what we all felt when people started to respond to our plea.......<br>There is always light at the end of the tunnel....... http://eurica888.multiply.com/journal/item/279/Unforgettable.... Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:00:49 -0000 While my husband was busy examining charity patients in the recent Banga Medical Mission in Aklan for the Typhoon Frank victims, <a href="http://rickydmd.multiply.com/photos/album/64/Banga_Aklan_Medical_Mission_July_20_2008">http://rickydmd.multiply.com/photos/album/64/Banga_Aklan_Medical_Mission_July_20_2008</a> I tinkered with his digital SLR camera and shot the pictures posted here... Ricky has been using "Cameron" ever since I gave it to him for his birthday. He lugs it in places he goes to, like the Madalag Medical Mission (also in Aklan). <a href="http://rickydmd.multiply.com/photos/album/63/Madalag_Aklan_Medical_Mission_July_13_2008">http://rickydmd.multiply.com/photos/album/63/Madalag_Aklan_Medical_Mission_July_13_2008</a> He had experimented with it a few times and came out with these interesting photos. <a href="http://rickydmd.multiply.com/photos/album/68/Roxas_City_Scenes">http://rickydmd.multiply.com/photos/album/68/Roxas_City_Scenes</a> http://eurica888.multiply.com/photos/album/52/An_Accidental_Photographer Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:28:48 -0000 Rough few weeks indeed......<br>Yesterday... we had another medical mission in Aklan.. this time... in Banga....<br>We did our mission in one school area... to be exact... a school with only 4 classrooms and 1 office.... plus a stage.... <br>Weather was EXTREMELY HOT... and there was no electric fan at all... I ended up tearing up cartons so that we could use something to cool ourselves.... heat was draining all of us.... the good thing was... we had plenty of water and juices with us... but still the heat was winning the battle.....<br>I ended up documenting the mission through <a href="http://rickydmd.multiply.com/photos/album/64/Banga_Aklan_Medical_Mission_July_20_2008">pictures</a>..... by midday... I was already drained out and decided to join a friend who was taking a break already.....<br>Mark A., a friend of ours decided to take a break from his pharmacy duty... plus the other Mark V. decided to join our conversation... while chitchatting... a volunteer approached us and said in tagalog, "Maybe we could have some medicines.... you know, the extra ones.. to be distributed within our group..."  s... http://eurica888.multiply.com/journal/item/278/Guardians Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:44:48 -0000 <a href="http://eurica888.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SH1qMQoKCqoAAFH0Hw01"><img border="0" class="alignleft" src="http://images.eurica888.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SH1qMQoKCqoAAFH0Hw01/w-058-20.jpg?et=832wnWE0PIyi9let1TR%2Ccw&#x26;nmid=0"></a>Life is absolutely confusing.....<br>If you just focus yourself on one issue... it will surely drive you crazy.... if you get too emotional.. you will end up a nut case.....<br>A friend, lost her father..... another friend.. lost his wife... the difference... the father had a great time to enjoy life and family to the fullest... had plenty of time to get ready and said his goodbyes.... the other one.. was completely sudden... the wife just had a surgery... and was about to leave the hospital.... then.... she suffered heart attack.... it was quick.. and painless... but it left her husband... completely blank and full of questions.....<br>Times like this reminds us to treasure what we have... the people around us.. and make sure we live our lives to the fullest....<br>Enjoy every minute of it... share all the blessings we receive..... times like this... it makes you stop and realize how family and friends can help you get through tough times.....<br>To Jo and her family.... To Pito and his family..... our c... http://eurica888.multiply.com/journal/item/277/Confusing_World_of_the_Living Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:47:54 -0000 <a href="http://eurica888.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SHrMFwoKCqoAADEEVN41"><img class="alignright" src="http://images.eurica888.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SHrMFwoKCqoAADEEVN41/IMG_1362.JPG?et=Ert5X7kpsKW2MIuvrb9Stw&#x26;nmid=0" border="0"></a>There are times that it is better to be blind and deaf on some issues... but some chose not to..... for the second time around..... all our donors were able to reach out ... more than a thousand people... you helped them out to be well, clothed and fed them....<br>My husband documented the mission through his <a href="http://rickydmd.multiply.com/photos/album/63/Madalag_Aklan_Medical_Mission_July_13_2008">lens</a>.... to all our donors.... I hope those pictures would make your day..... words are not enough to say..... thank you to all.. <br>Believe me... donations that you have given... gave them... more LIFE to treasure....<br>Madamo guid salamat sa inyong tanan...... http://eurica888.multiply.com/journal/item/276/Looking_Through_The_Lens Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:47:16 -0000 <a href="http://eurica888.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SHipZgoKCqoAAAcVOKk1"><img border="0" class="alignleft" src="http://images.eurica888.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SHipZgoKCqoAAAcVOKk1/51hgvsF4CeL._SS500_.jpg?et=3%2BRYiiVoMqCQPW05V0xpbg&#x26;nmid=0"></a>There are sooooo many things I would like to do ... but no time for everything... even being lazy and simply relaxing can be time consuming.... my books are still occupying this huge corner of our foot table.... starting to collect dusts... need to go back and see other worlds with reading... I still have a huge collection of books in the other room.. plus... books.. more books waiting to be taken here ... all waiting for me in our place in Manila....  ahhhh. there are also my collection of ebooks waiting to be pulled out from my cyberspace library....  <br>Chores... all lined up and not moving... hehehehehehe... good thing we have a small house to take care... I will surely freak out if I am staying in a mansion... hahhahhahahahhaha....<br>I do not know.. but because of my passion for books... I still end up checking new releases online... I do not buy them.. I go to discounted bookstores to get my treasures.. never online.. except.. if somebody will really push me and tell me it would be gif... http://eurica888.multiply.com/journal/item/275/The_Spelling_World Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:54:09 -0000 <a href="http://eurica888.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SHYinQoKCqoAAFLlDNE1"><img class="alignright" src="http://images.eurica888.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SHYinQoKCqoAAFLlDNE1/676817.jpg?et=dGlC9cdgNprq12WLZrWPTw&#x26;nmid=0" border="0"></a>Head is still aching.. but this is more because of stress... thanks to my new DS .. I get to relax and be taken to another world of games and mystery.... now I get to fall asleep holding my new toy.. not my cellphone anymore..... <br>My cellphone now is permanently in silent mode.... I can not handle the stress of using the internet for business and hearing the cellphone tone all at the same time....<br><br>Now, do not ask me... on what happened to my new business.... hahahahahahha.. well, will tell you a bit about it... an application is already with the City Treasurer's office... again... LET US WWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTT... and see on what will happen...<br><br>At the moment, we are still a bit busy for the next medical mission we will be doing this coming Sunday... we are going to... Madalag, Aklan....<br><br>We will surely take some photos and will post it here in our Multiply site....<br><br>Let us go back to my DS... hehehehehe, I am now "hooked" on Trace Memory game... I find digital games nowadays... ... http://eurica888.multiply.com/journal/item/274/New_Gaming_Life.... Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:40:19 -0000 <a href="http://eurica888.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SHIFVgoKCqoAAFcV8Y41"><img border="0" class="alignleft" src="http://images.eurica888.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SHIFVgoKCqoAAFcV8Y41/DSC04039.JPG?et=RtuefUzxe0Dgeieii%2CD%2CMA&#x26;nmid=0"></a>In the most difficult time... you will get to realize plenty of things about life... you might think you know everything and you have crossed plenty of lines already... but... in my case... and in 41 years... everyday... i get to learn something new...<br>The night typhoon Frank ... came to this island... I never knew... it would be a start of another chapter we are all not ready to grab......<br>Holding a lifeline was the most difficult one.... hard times we are all experiencing .... I reached already a point... not to give up... but point.. of desperation and frustration..... I agree, God will always be with us... BUT... we have to work hard .. and he will always be there to guide us.... Manna will not just drop from heaven... every minute....<br>We were all tired.... but we did not give up... we encountered people, we never knew their true colors ... we got to know the good and bad apples ... so... we know now... who we can always rely on and does we will never do... again....<br>We all worked har... http://eurica888.multiply.com/journal/item/273/In_The_Most_Difficult_Time.. Mon, 7 Jul 2008 12:01:41 -0000 My husband and I .. can easily say.. we are running an Air Traffic Control or NASA department here in our bedroom.... mission control... is just a simple tag.. but.... we are simply like 2 people running two important departments...<br>We owe alot to our very reliable wifi internet connection...... <br>My husband on this desk with his laptop and 2 cellphones nearby... in my case... with my laptop and my 2 active sim phone..... sounds cool???  No!  Because every minute.. we get messages from those gadgets..... considering we are already working with other people... honestly.. we can not do this on our own..... people are coordinating with each other and more... we are off to Numancia, Aklan on sunday.... for distribution of donations and medical mission....<br>This is not an ordinary mission, like what  I usually go with my husband... we are going to a disaster area.... Numancia is also in the same condition of Kalibo.... <br><br>About kalibo..... well.. its getting worst.. fumes from uncollected garbage ... http://eurica888.multiply.com/journal/item/272/Out_Of_Dreamworld Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:17:34 -0000 <a href="http://eurica888.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGw3IwoKCqoAAHgKwvQ1"><img border="0" class="alignleft" src="http://images.eurica888.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SGw3IwoKCqoAAHgKwvQ1/415l0b1CSLL._SS400_.jpg?et=upXvxt8RgjGhq%2C%2BcRFkUCg&#x26;nmid=0"></a>I am no digital gamer at all... no idea what are the latest gadgets in the gaming world... when my cousin and husband told me about PS and games they play... I was simply thrown out to the black hole of zero knowledge of the gaming world.....<br>I do not even know how an X BOX looks like... I know what a PSP looks like... because... I was in a mall one time.. waiting for somebody and the guy who was seated beside me was playing with it.. it was a new gadget for my eyes.. and when I saw the logo of SONY.. I presumed that it was the PSP.... I was right....<br>Few weeks ago.. I was chatting with a friend who lives in Leyte... she excused herself .. and mentioned she has to leave with the bf right that moment to buy their DS... what on earth is DS???  She told me its a gaming gadget.... again... totally lost.... I asked her to explain it further... hehehehehe, unfortunately.... she does not have the answers for me... simply because.. she is not into digital games as well.....<br>After few days..... http://eurica888.multiply.com/journal/item/271/DS Thu, 3 Jul 2008 01:56:02 -0000 <a href="http://eurica888.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGtRCAoKCqoAAEabRWM1"><img border="0" class="alignright" src="http://images.eurica888.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SGtRCAoKCqoAAEabRWM1/DSC03995.JPG?et=CWZi%2C9ag9MIqiGhMPRhiFw&#x26;nmid=0"></a>After all the heartaches and heartbreaks brought by this calamity... we are now starting to receive all the donations from family and friends .... from clothing to cash .... it's time for us to assess different situations on what items we should purchase now and later on......<br>Its our obligation to our donors to update them... what is already happening... <br>This picture was taken yesterday... this is just for one family in Kalibo whom we are helping ... as in .. this is not part of our relief program... this is more of... on the personal side..... we are currently helping out a sister of a dear friend.... <br>We prayed for sunshine.. and so far we are lucky ... but in exchange, the people of Kalibo got HEAT AND DUST.... THICK DUST.<br>There are things happening now that ... well, some are just unbelievable ... in terms of... greediness.... but this time.. we can not waste time on paying attention to people like these anymore .. all we have to do is to focus on our mission.....<br>But some situation... http://eurica888.multiply.com/journal/item/270/After_The_Rain..._Is_Sunshine Wed, 2 Jul 2008 09:58:57 -0000 <a href="http://eurica888.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGmDwwoKCqoAAE7DLcQ1"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.eurica888.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SGmDwwoKCqoAAE7DLcQ1/P1011782.JPG?et=NM65QfNOKD8ppqtl9vpfpA&#x26;nmid=0" border="0"></a>I am basically running out of time... if i can simply cut myself up and distribute my body to different jobs i need to do.... gagawin ko... but of course, impossible yon.... I decided to simply cut and paste this message of mine and will simply post it to my blogsite.... <br>Alot of friends who read my blog everyday are starting to get worried already because... the usual "everyday" posting became a "whenever" posting already..... <br>Yesterday, I had a great start.... a text message from Marina Benipayo, made me laugh the whole morning... it was actually my fault and she corrected me with my mistake.... we were texting about a certain town or area within the province she is now presently residing.... I texted her... BALIBAGAN.... and she corrected me... BALIBAGO... HINDI BALIBAGAN..... hahahahhahahaha..... and then I told her.. at least makatunog.... hindi simply BALIBAG OR LIBAG.... I was laughing the whole morning.... even another stressful day was ahead.... <br>Afternoon came and I g... http://eurica888.multiply.com/journal/item/269/Not_Losing_Hope....... Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:41:02 -0000 <a href="http://eurica888.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGbdSQoKCqoAAGlNBtE1"></a><a href="http://eurica888.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGbdeQoKCqoAAG2XO681"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.eurica888.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SGbdeQoKCqoAAG2XO681/k13.jpg?et=GQtgB14jXbKY4art9cow2Q&#x26;nmid=0" border="0"></a>I've been very busy for more than a week already.... not because of the usual household chores or even about business.....&nbsp; I've been asking people for donations... of whatever amount that they could spare.... even 25 centavos... I am glad to accept...<br><br><br><br><br><br>Panay island was hit by a strong typhoon Frank last week... and since then... our life here in this island completely changed....&nbsp; our province can still be considered lucky.. even we are still in state of calamity... but one near province was hit bigtime.... so far... Capiz is considered the lifeline of Aklan now... they get their supplies from here.. to be able to survive... but those are just for people who can afford... <br><br><br>Scenario in Kalibo, Aklan.... the town now is devastated... mud is up to mid part of an adult shin.... no water supply... no electricity.... most of the vechiles are stranded now...<a href="http://eurica888.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGbdSQoKCqoAAGlNBtE1"><img class="alignright" src="http://images.eurica888.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SGbdSQoKCqoAAGlNBtE1/k10.jpg?et=5fwwZX%2CMI8r3OFA1MQhXJw&#x26;nmid=0" border="0"></a><br> because water sipped in to engines.. interiors.. mufflers... as in ALL areas water and mud can go into..... hospitals and cl... http://eurica888.multiply.com/journal/item/268/WE_NEED_HELP..._BADLY Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:45:14 -0000 I have been out of contact thru this site for several days already... why?&nbsp; If you have not read or seen the news about western visayas..... well.... we are now in state of calamity..... panay island where aklan, iloilo, capiz and antique are... was hit by a strong typhoon last Friday.<br><br>Up to now, since Friday..... we still do not have electricity... but so far, alot of areas within the city have theirs already... unfortunately... our areas.. has to wait for few more days.....&nbsp; officials here came out with a priority list... which is fair enough for everybody.... the good thing, we have running clean water......<br><br>We are okay... we are lucky... but alot of our friends who are living in the two near provinces are really suffering... alot of them lost everything.....<br><br>Our agri land... as in the whole province... all damaged... it would take time for all the farmers to recover.... <br><br>I posted a message in our batch egroups.. and the response of helping out... is good.... people in Aklan a... http://eurica888.multiply.com/journal/item/267/Eye_Of_The_Storm Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:49:40 -0000 <a href="http://eurica888.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SFoLhwoKCqoAAHyYNyg1"></a><a href="http://eurica888.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SFoLhwoKCqoAAHyYNyg1"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.eurica888.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SFoLhwoKCqoAAHyYNyg1/_IMG_0989_1.JPG?et=noqK9VD3BK2KfoKOL2eP5g&#x26;nmid=0" border="0"></a>I <a href="http://eurica888.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SFoLhwoKCqoAAHyYNyg1"></a>guess, even if we did not have our own, I was surely exposed to it...... It was an everyday event for everyone who lived in the area.... the usual noise... was simlply music to our ears..... the usual accidental tire bursting scenario was a common site to all of us..... the smell of every material was another common thing... the unsual playground to many was the common for all of us..... welcome to Marikina.....<br><br>Last Thursday and after more than 2 decades ..... I was able to visit two shoemaking factories in the shoe capital of the Philippines ..... it was my hubby's first time... and I have been telling him... that when we get the time... he should see one in action.... it may sound simple and boring for many... but seeing shoes being made... manually... by one person to another... for me is a surreal scene .....<br><br>We were with my parents and we visited two factories owned by their close friends...... alot of things have changed.... there were not that many factories anymore around t... http://eurica888.multiply.com/journal/item/266/Going_Back_Home Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:26:11 -0000 Due to extremely hectic schedule.. I was not able to blog for several days... as in more than one week... <br>Just came back from a short Manila trip... and again.. I was running like a headless chicken there..... no matter how much you plan things.. an event or people will always try to ruin everything.... hhhhhaaaaaaayyyyyyy......<br>On matters like this.. .you have to be quick in thinking and set up different alternatives.. .if you need to threat people.... DO IT.. hahahahahahahha... well, I did that... in a loving way.. take note.... well.... the hotel's concierge we stayed made a major fault on my side.. well more on my friend's side..... believe me, sometimes if you are too pretty to look at... and combination of dealing with these people.. you just placed a big sign on your head... that you are asking for trouble......<br>Well, two FASHION MODEL friends dealt with the concierge... and they just made a complete mess on everything .... first model.. I left a bag for her..... now.. when she a... http://eurica888.multiply.com/journal/item/265/What_PRETTY_Faces_Can_Do_To_Men_LOL Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:15:50 -0000 Bags are all sold out...... I was not able to blog about it at all... too busy checking out for new bags for my new album.  People are asking for latest ones..... <br>I am having a great time with this new venture of mine..... How can you beat that.... shop whatever bags I want... then, (as per advised by Nani)... lined them up... and stare each one of them.... love and appreciate every piece... and start letting them go..... HAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA..... there are times, that I can not let go of them at all.... but..... have to..... NEED TO EARN ... hahahahhaha.<br>One bag is already in Cebu, one in Leyte, one bag will be going to Pampanga .. owner is one of the top fashion models in this country, one bag is going to the US by August.... the rest are all in Manila in few days time....<br>Will be in Manila in few days... and I am already craving for some goodies..... I hope we will have time to check out some places... but based from what I know... we might not have... I am thinking of listing down all ... http://eurica888.multiply.com/journal/item/264/Bags_Where_are_they_now Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:42:38 -0000 <a href="http://eurica888.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SEnDcgoKCqoAAF8AVEg1"><img border="0" class="alignright" src="http://images.eurica888.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SEnDcgoKCqoAAF8AVEg1/371522521112_0_ALB.jpg?et=ut9ev4%2BzCrtpqSIgB7SRIg&#x26;nmid=0"></a>Idol Gives Back.... well... it would be... Rica Gives Back....<br>One of the important things I learned in business is... to give back..... Our batch has been planning to make a fundraising project for few months already.. but because of busy schedule... up to now... we have not started one at all..... There are plenty of ideas.. but to start the ball rolling... mmmmm, we are already getting delayed....<br>The other morning, I was thinking, why don't I bring some cookies from this region and sell it to my batchmates when I get to Manila.... I was thinking of bringing several boxes... plan was, sell the cookies and donate all the profits..... I told my hubby about it.... and he said... while pressing numbers on the calculator.... I would be donating a very small amount.... and then.. he suggested... why I don't just sell my bags..... if I donate the profits.. at least... the amount of money I would be giving would be ... more than what I am going to get from all the cookies I am planning to se... http://eurica888.multiply.com/journal/item/263/Giving_Back Fri, 6 Jun 2008 23:08:42 -0000 <a href="http://eurica888.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SEZl2woKCqoAAGVbRmY1"><img border="0" class="alignleft" src="http://images.eurica888.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SEZl2woKCqoAAGVbRmY1/IMG_0928.JPG?et=ldWUgW346ptVPPr9J4t%2BLw&#x26;nmid=0"></a>Ahhhhh, I am in cloud 9 again...... ask me now.. what I really, really, really love about life... ask!!<br>That would be Food and Art!<br>A few hours ago, I was watching my current "love affair", Anthony Bourdain.... Berlin was the venue for his food tripping... and my mouth was opened the whole time..... I hope I am rich like my friend's employer in Saudi, who is actually one of the prince there... wherever he wants to go... he flies straight there ... with his private jet... well... some people can do it instantly.. and some people are just left to work hard and dream about it... and that person.. is none other than me.... hahahahhahhaahhaha.<br>My next target in Manila are the Weekend Market(s) .. I wish our schedule for Saturday and Sunday mornings would have a bit of  window to squeeze in a short trip......<br>Believe me.. this country has so much to offer when it comes to food... really.... several years ago.... I know.. there are plenty to choose from... but now.... oh my.... from simple sidewa... http://eurica888.multiply.com/journal/item/261/Dreaming_Away Wed, 4 Jun 2008 09:45:18 -0000 Ohhhhh my.... so many things to do today..... I wonder where I should start.....<br>I need to go to the City Hall for documents processing and BIR for submission of withholding tax documents.... I found out few years ago... that if you need to go to places like these.... it would be better if you do it after lunch..... everybody would like to finish their errands .. soon... so, what people usually do .. is go there first thing in the morning.....<br>Well, not me..... 2-3 pm... would be the best.... hahahahahhaha.. everybody are so relaxed and no lines at all to stay on for a long time... even in banks.... of course, you have to avoid the usual payday event.... that would make your blood boil....<br>Now, do not ask me about my confusing day.... the one that happened yesterday.... I do not want to think about it.... and.... whatever.... "bahala na si batman!"<br>Classes will open by next week... so the roads would be a bit... crowded for the next coming week or two.. then .. everything will sett... http://eurica888.multiply.com/journal/item/260/Getting_Busier.... Mon, 2 Jun 2008 22:01:37 -0000 <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/SEQJ2QoKCqoAABLE2Co1"><img border="0" class="alignright" src="http://images.eurica888.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SEQJ2QoKCqoAABLE2Co1/IMG_0849.JPG?et=9livYrgnscFdSBzGmlbMtw&#x26;nmid=0"></a>I do not know.. but I consider this day .. as one of the most confusing days of my life... interesting... so many things can happen in just 8-10 hours.....<br>This morning, I got this phone call from a friend.  <br>Flashback.... before closing my shop more than a month ago.... I was eyeing on one location... I told myself.. if I am not going to get this location.... I will close my shop... for obvious reason.... somebody is already renting the place... and surely.... it would be IMPOSSIBLE that in the near future that place would be vacated....<br>Surprise, surprise.... it would be... TOMORROW!!!!<br>The call I received this morning was from the person who is renting.... or should I say.. used to rent.. the location I was eyeing on......<br>I told her.. I would give my answer within today.... I need to visit the place and get hold of my ex-staff.... one is actually setting up his own refilling station... and believe me.. I do not mind... deep inside.. I am proud of him... the second one... I was already t... http://eurica888.multiply.com/journal/item/259/Chaos Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:53:11 -0000 Organic products that I bought http://eurica888.multiply.com/photos/album/47/Leyende_Products Fri, 30 May 2008 22:55:37 -0000 I am turning myself almost 100% all for organic products... if they are available... but as much as possible, I am avoiding high priced imported products... good thing, I found out about LEYENDE.... a big percentage of ingredients they are using are still imported.. but basically... it is locally owned and blended..... I bought these three products online, at leyende.com. As soon as I got the products in Manila, I tried them, have to... need to know if I have allergic reaction to all.... so far.. none at all... My ratings: The Kiss, kiss, balm, balm... (cute name!) with strawberry and yoghurt scent - 5 stars.... for the value, P200 or P250 ... how can I go wrong... but believe me, it is addicting.... this one is made from 100% beeswax. Face Canvas - face cream.... ooooohhhhh, love this one as well, the smell ... mmmmm soothing... great as make up base... and for P450 .. 60g... great value again! 4 stars from me. Ease Off (Face Exfoilant) - good... but not really great fo... http://eurica888.multiply.com/reviews/item/30 Fri, 30 May 2008 22:45:48 -0000 We had this very simple, but mouthwatering lunch recently ... for appetizers, green (carabao) mangoes with Nam Pla Whan dip; for main dish, fried Pampano with coconut cream-bagoong sauce and for our drinks - fresh coconut juice. YUMMY http://eurica888.multiply.com/photos/album/46/Home-cooked_Thai_Lunch Fri, 30 May 2008 08:38:47 -0000 We had buffet breakfast at the Palm Court Cafe in Diamond Hotel - pretty standard fare but with a magnificent view of cascading waterfalls outside the pool area. The only memorable food we had was the "taho" (you seldom find it in breakfast buffet) and the (over-rated) http://eurica888.multiply.com/photos/album/45/Palm_Court_Cafe_of_DIamond_Hotel Wed, 28 May 2008 16:33:17 -0000 New filipino restaurant in Robinson's http://eurica888.multiply.com/photos/album/44/KKK Mon, 26 May 2008 23:36:44 -0000