I'm sponge bob!


Got this tag from Eds, thanks sis! ;)
Everyone has a personality of a cartoon character. Have you ever asked yourself what cartoon character do you most resemble?









A group of investigators got together and analyzed the personalities of well known and modern cartoon characters. The information that was gathered was made into this test.





















Answer all the questions (only 10) with what describes you best, add up all your Points (which are next to the answer that you choose) at the end and look for your results.



























Do not cheat by looking at the end of the e-mail before you are done.Then ask your Friends to answer it. (Make sure to Highlight your answers)












  • 1. Which one of the following describes the perfect date?.

a) Candlelight dinner (4 pts.).


b) Fun/Theme Park (2 pts.).


c) Painting in the park (5 pts).


d) Rock concert (1 pt.).


e) Going to the movies (3 pts.)



  • 2. What is your favorite type of music?.

a) Rock and Roll (2 pts.).


b) Alternative (1 pt.).


c) Soft Rock (4 pts.).


d) Country (5 pts.).


e) Pop (3 pts.)



  • 3. What type of movies= do you prefer?.

a) Comedy (2 pts.).


b) Horror (1 pt.).


c) Musical (3 pts.).


d) Romance (4 pts.).


e) Documentary (5 pts.)



  • 4. Which one of these occupations would you choose if you only could choose one of these?.

a) Waiter (4 pts.).


b) Professional Sports Player (5 pts.).


c) Teacher (3 pts.)


d) Police (2 pts.).


e) Cashier (1 pt)



  • 5 . What do you do with your spare time?.

a) Exercise (5 pts.).


b) Read (4 pts.).


c) Watch television (2 pts.).


d) Listen to music (1 pt.).


e) Sleep (3 pts.)



  • 6. Which one of the following colors do you like best?.

a) Yellow (1 pt.).


b) White (5 pts.).


c) Sky Blue (3 pts.).


d) Dark Blue (2 pts.).


e) Red (4 pts.)



  • 7. What do you prefer to eat?.

a) Snow (3 pts.).


b) Pizza (2 pts.).


c) Sushi (1 pt.).


d) Pasta (4 pts.).


e) Salad (5 pts.)



  • 8 What is your favorite holiday?.

a) Halloween (1 pt.).


b) Christmas (3 pts.)


c) New Year (2 pts.).


d) Valentine's Day (4 pts.).


e) Thanksgiving (5 pts.)



  • 9. If you could go to one of these places which one would it be?.

a) Paris (4 pts).


b) Spain (5 pts).


c) Las Vegas (1 pt).


d) Hawaii (4 pts).


e) Hollywood (3 pts)



  • 10. With which of the following would you prefer to spend time with?.

a) Someone Smart (5 pts.).


b) Someone attractive (2 pts.).


c) Someone who likes to Party (1 pt.).


d) Someone who always has fun (3 pts.).


e) Someone very sentimental (4 pts.)








Now add up your points and find out the answer you have been waiting for!





Put your character in the subject line and forward to your friends and back to the person that sent this to you.




Very interesting to see 'who' your friends are!








(10-16 points) You are Garfield :You are very comfortable, easy going, and you definitely know how tohave fun but sometimes you take it to an extreme. You always know whatyou are doing and you are always in control of your life. Others maynot see things as you do, but that doesn't mean that you always have to do what is right. Try to remember, your happy spirit may hurt you or others.









(17-23 points) You are Snoopy:You are fun, you are very cool and popular. You always know what's i nand you are never are out of style You are good at knowing how tosatisfy everyone else. You have probably disappeared for a few daysmore than once but you always come home with the family values that you learned Being married and having children are important to you, butonly after you have had your share of fun times










(24-28 points) You are Elmo:You have lots of friends and you are also popular, always willing togive advice and help out a person in need. You are very optimistic andyou always see the bright side of things. Some good advice: try not tobe too much of a dreamer. Dreaming too big could cause many conflicts inyour life.








(29-35 points) You are Sponge Bob Square Pants:You are the classic person that everyone loves. You are the best friendthat anyone could ever have and never wants to lose. You never causeharm to anyone and they would never not understand your feelings. Lifeis a journey, it's funny and calm for the most part. Stay away from traitors and jealous people, and you will be stress free.








(36-43 points) You are Charlie Brown: You are tender, you fall in love quickly but you are also very seriousabout all relationships. You are a family person. You call your Momevery Sunday. You have many friends and may occasionally forget a fewBirthdays. Don't let your passion confuse you with reality.








(44-50 points) You are Dexter:You are smart and definitely a thinker... Every situation is frontedwith a plan. You have a brilliant mind. You demonstrate very strongfamily principles. You maintain a stable routine but never ignore a badsituation when it comes. Try to do less over thinking every once in awhile to spice things up a bit with spontaneity!Now don't spoil it! Have some Fun!!


I'm passing this meme to everyone for each of us have our own unique personalities. Have fun girls!

Beautiful & sexy blogger awards



These awards came from Norm. Wow! now, I'm thinking I'm pretty and sexy(char! lol). Thanks Norm for treating me such.


We, as bloggers are gifted and I want to reward these awards to all of you. Just grab pls...

oldest message in a bottle


The oldest message in a bottle spent 92 years 229 days at sea. A bottom drift bottle, numbered 423B, was released at 60º 50'N 00º 38'W on 25 April 1914 and recovered by fisherman, Mark Anderson of Bixter, Shetland, UK, at 60º 50'N 00º 37'W on December 10, 2006.
source : Guinness world records

I've got a friend in you



Got this cute tag from a nice bloggerfriend Norm.
It is my joy in life to find many friends online and I feel so bless to have a pretty friend like you. To have a friend and be a friend is what makes life worthwhile. Thank you so much for considering me also as one of your friend. A true friend loves at all times (Proverbs 17:17). May God fill you with all joy, love, peace and happiness in life and let God guide in all your plans, in all your dreams, in all your wish to happen in your life. God bless you always and forever...
I would love to forward this to Jerlalou, Lerlyn, Jacque, Pinaymama, Fyrnz and Angel.

marimarmania in vegas


Pinoy Marimar and Sergio will be in Sports Center in Las Vegas on December 2, 2007 @ 12noon. A free admission show! Experience the Marimarvelous Christmas Fair with our very own Marimar.











How I wish I leave nearby the venue. I would really love to see them. Someday, somewhere.

my hidden talent


You are both very knowledgeable and creative.
You tend to be full of new ideas and potential - big potential.
Ideas like yours could change the world, if you build them.
As long as you don't stop working on your dreams, you'll get there.

the meaning of my name




What Lira Means



L is for Likeable



I is for Innocent



R is for Relaxed



A is for Adaptable


happy veteran's day!

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let's honor our veterans all over the world who made the history and freed the people from tyrany!

More of me (tag)

This is a tag from Thira...thanks again pretty!

  • 1. What is your Boyfriend/girlfriends name?>>>Ex-boyfriend, now hubby, Chad:)
  • 2. What color underwear are you wearing now?>>>lol, light pink
  • 3. What are you listening to right now?>>>None
  • 4. What are the last 4 digits in your cell number?>>>8291
  • 5. What was the last thing you ate?>>>bread with peanut butter and milk
  • 6.If you were a crayon what color would you be?>>>light pink
  • 7. How is the weather right now?>>>cool
  • 8. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?>>>sister
  • 9. The first thing you notice about the opposite/preferred sex?>>>humor
  • 10. Favorite type of Food? >>>Filipino dish

This tag is forwarded to Mayang and Witchy.

AOS update

Just got the notice from USCIS and it's about the interview and all. We filed last July 07 and we'll be interviewed this Feb 2008. Seven months on the process. Wow! that long? it's like we filed for K-1 visa. I thought it would only take like 4-5 months of waiting like what I heard from other filers but I was wrong. I was checking my case online but there were no touches nor updates and now, I got this letter. Something's wrong with their system.


Nevertheless, I'm still glad that we have the interview date. We're really blessed -- a baby and this. Thanks God!

my dream car



Is car a need or not? Well, for me it is. It's a need! Maybe, if I am still in the Philippines I would really say that it's not and it's just a luxury but a lot of things had changed. Here, I will be needing it as much as wanting it.
Beetle or volkswagen has been a dream of me ever since I was a kid. I've been wanting to own one even though it's outdated. "Bao" as we call it and yes! it's funny coz I used to hit a friend's forehead everytime I see one on the road but it didn't stop me to continue dreaming. My heart frown when I see those gorgeous cars showing off me.
Few years from now, I feel that I will be owning one and can't wait for it. Hope it won't take that long.....hayy yayay...dream...dream...dream! We have a car here but...? hmnn...just don't like it!



shrimp sinigang : my viand for tonight

mmn...yum yum...whew! at last I've eaten my favorite food here. I ate 2 plates of rice tonight because of sinigang. It's our specialty at home and will always be a special food for me. I had kangkong in the absence of pechay and of course, for health purposes as well for me and my baby. Also, I added onion, red bell pepper ( I couldn't find siling labuyo) and the secret to make it maasim, no less than Knorr sinigang mix I bought from the oriental store to complete the the taste and lo! I made sinigang na hipon sa sampalok though there were missing ingredients.

baby's booties from granny


My mother-n-law came over the house and brought these three pairs of tiny booties. Isn't it nice? I'm so excited for the following days about our baby. Thank u granny for the gift.

Awesome thought








Thanks to Juliana for this thought. I'd like to forward this to all the bloggers in the world coz we all love what we're doing.


minsan pa, Hwang Jini theme

Another koreanovela hit succeeding Jewel in the Palace and Jumong from GMA-7. THis is the theme sang by Faith Cuneta.





Top Ten Flexible Jobs

According to government statistics, these ten careers offer great job flexibility potential:


  1. Medical Transcriptionist
    Complex insurance regulations combined with a backlog of patient data mean a surge of jobs for certified medical transcriptionists. Because most doctors' offices outsource this vital step in the health care process, most medical transcriptionists earn $28,000 or more each year working from home.
    Medical administration training courses can be completed in just a few months, opening up the potential for a lucrative side job or a highly flexible full-time career.




  2. Financial Manager
    Bank branches, stock brokerages, and other financial companies have radically changed the way they do business to appeal to today's active consumers. Earning an
    MBA in finance no longer means settling for banker's hours. In fact, companies are actively recruiting financial managers willing to work when customers need them the most. An online degree in finance can qualify you for jobs that frequently pay more than $81,000 per year.




  3. Nurse
    According to government analysts, a nursing career is as close to recession-proof as most professionals can get in the next three decades. The nation will rely on
    nursing school graduates for everything from rehabilitation to hospice care. Most nurses can choose their own shifts, or work for agencies as flexible contractors. A nursing degree can help you net $52,000 or more per year.




  4. Database Administrator
    If you prefer an IT career with a focus on hard data, train for a job as a database administrator. Companies of all kinds need detail-oriented professionals who know SQL, Oracle, and other platforms that keep data organized. A
    degree in information technology and an independent certification can qualify you for jobs paying $60,000 or more.





  5. Accountant
    Just because you count money doesn't mean you need to do it from nine to five. Not only can you earn an
    online accounting degree on your own schedule, you can work with clients in your office or theirs, at times that suit you both. With an online bachelor's degree in accounting and a few years of experience, you can earn a salary of $50,000 or higher every year.





  6. Software Developer
    Several years after the "Web 1.0" bubble burst, Silicon Valley is hiring professionals with computer
    programming degrees at a brisk pace. This time, instead of lush campuses with free lunches, employers offer perks that job seekers desire: flexible hours, job sharing, and telecommuting. Within a few years of earning your software development degree, you could take home an annual salary of over $74,000 � without actually leaving home most days.




  7. Physical Therapist Assistant
    As medical technology helps more of us live longer and survive trauma more frequently, demand for physical therapist assistants has grown. At
    physical therapist assistant school, students learn skills to assist physical therapists with patient work in the office and at the homes of patients. Earning a physical therapist assistant degree doesn't take very long, and can qualify you for jobs that often pay over $37,000 per year.






  8. Paralegal
    While industry analysts note the shrinking job market for new attorneys, the number of paralegals finding full-time work continues to rise. Most
    paralegal schools allow students to attend classes part-time, while building skills that can help graduates land flexible jobs that pay over $39,000 per year. Online paralegal degrees offer even more flexibility for students who crave a law career without earning a Juris Doctorate.
  9. Graphic Designer
    Thanks to new technology, a degree in digital graphic design opens doors to flexible jobs in a variety of specialties. Whether you work part-time at an advertising agency or run a freelance graphic design practice, you can join the ranks of creative professionals who often earn over $38,000 per year. Many
    graphic design degrees now include business management and marketing training electives to help graduates build flexible, creative careers.







  10. Private Investigator
    Although many private investigators work part-time hours, most detectives-for-hire earn over $32,000 per year. An
    online criminal justice degree can help you understand how to conduct effective private investigations without breaking the law or tampering with evidence.

Finding Flexibility
While many companies are starting to explore the idea of job flexibility,
finding a career path where work/life balance is the norm and not the exception is a great first step toward your long term professional satisfaction. Joe Taylor Jr.

yes! I will be a mom soon











We just found out yesterday that I have a life in my womb. We took four pregnancy tests all in all to make sure. Knowing it, I told Chad to make an appointment to my OB for early check-up and all. We are so happy for this blessing coz we've been waiting for it. Everybody, from family to friends are so excited as well. My family here are talking about purchasing baby's needs such as bed, crib etc. They want a baby girl but Chad wants a baby boy. Well, either of the two is fine as long as he/she is a healthy one.



Thanks to all who greeted us. We truly appreciate it.

Cold and Flu Myths

This time of the year, most people get sick due to the change of temp. from hot to cold and it's the best time to know the scientific or medical explanations about the common sickness we acquired -- cold & flu.








  • Colds are not caused by going outside without a coat. Sorry, Mom. You meant well, but the only way to catch a cold or flu is by picking up a virus. Going out into the cold without a jacket or a hat, or with wet hair, does nothing to facilitate transmission. It’s true, though, that we are more prone in the winter. Viruses are more easily shared when people are clustered together indoors.




  • Flu vaccines do not cause flu.
    The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention are emphatic that you cannot get the flu from a flu shot. The vaccine is made from killed or “inactivated” viruses, which can’t be transmitted. However, you may experience a few side effects which mimic the disease such as aches and a low-grade fever.




  • Feed a cold, starve a fever? Nah. Feed ’em both. This bit of armchair advice is probably repeated as often as it is jumbled. But you wouldn’t want to starve either virus: At higher temperatures the body produces more interferon, a protein that helps prevent virus reproduction. “The body is like a furnace, and to create heat you need calories,” says Dr. George Wootan, a family physician and author of Take Care of Your Child’s Health. “When people have chills it is because they don’t have enough calories to bring up the heat normally …by feeding them, they will have enough calories to raise the temperature, increase the interferon, and kill the bugs.” Wootan will sometimes recommend to patients without a temperature that they promote their own fever by getting into a hot tub or putting on warm clothes and getting under the covers (drink lots of water, too, if you’re going to try this method). “[Some] might say that you should starve a fever because you don’t want the fever to go higher,” he concludes, “but the body isn’t dumb and won’t do damage that it can’t
    control.”




  • Viruses survive on surfaces. You don’t have to wait to be sneezed on to catch a cold or flu—you can pick the virus up right from a counter top, keyboard, telephone or other surface. Rhinoviruses, the family of germs responsible for most colds, have been shown to survive on a surface (or “fomite,” in medical terms) for several hours or even days. “The concentration of virus attenuates; that is, the potency is less and less as time goes on. But you need very few viral particles to trigger an infection,” explains Dr. Richard Rosenfeld, professor and chairman of otolaryngology at Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y. “Even if there’s just alittle left and you happen to touch that doorknob or coffee cup, the virus can then survive on your hands for quite a long time. Then all it takes is a little wipe or your nose or eyes and whatever little bit of virus on there will go to town very quickly. It’s a very efficient multiplying process.”




  • Colds that linger or worsen may indicate sinusitis. Barring an underlying condition or immune deficiency, most people can fight off a cold inside of 10 days. When symptoms such as congestion, headache and runny nose drag on, it may indicate a bacterial infection of the sinuses, or sinusitis. “Duration of a cold beyond 10 days is highly suggestive of bacterial infection,” says Rosenfeld, who was the lead author of a new guideline for treating adult sinusitis, which addresses the importance of distinguishing a cold from sinusitis. “The other feature suggesting sinusitis is the pattern of ‘double worsening.’ That’s when someone starts to feel better and then all of a sudden they get hit again, and they’re getting worse. Now bacterial infection has superimposed itself on the viral illness. When you have prolonged illness or the double-worsening pattern, it’s reasonable to consider antibiotics.”




  • Vitamin C is ineffective
    for preventing or treating cold or flu.
    A review
    of 30
    studies
    on
    vitamin
    C that was updated in May 2007 put to rest a few
    dozen
    years’ of
    overconfidence in orange juice. “Vitamin C cannot effectively
    prevent or
    cure common colds or flu in the majority of people,” says
    Sari
    Greaves,
    registered dietician with New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
    Greaves
    allows
    that some benefit has been shown for extreme athletes
    exercising in
    extreme
    cold, but “since vitamin C is only known to offer
    a biological
    benefit
    in
    certain cases and in a restricted number of people, for the average adult, it’s not worth it to supplement.”




It’s true: we can put a
man on the moon but we can’t cure the common cold.
The problem is that
there
are hundreds of varieties, or serotypes, of
rhinovirus in
addition
to other
viruses that cause the common cold. Of those
hundreds, just a
few are
causing widespread infection at any point
in time. The
serotypes
change so
rapidly that they’re impossible to
keep up with. A vaccine
would have to be
specific to the current
serotype, and by the time the
virus was
identified
and an antidote
developed, the active serotype
would have changed. On
the
plus side,
we’ve been to the moon six times.




By Rich Maloof for MSN Health &
Fitness




Nice matters award!

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