Sunday, December 23, 2007

PHOTO HUNT: The Stolen Lechon


All I can say is, "NO COMMENT."

Dream and Fantasy Christmas Party


From Left: Marlon, Eden and yours truly...

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

A Blogger: Day and Night





Saturday, December 15, 2007

1st Pay-out: Sony Cybershot

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Sponsored Reviews

How much can I earn Writing Reviews?

With SponsoredReviews, you set your own price. Depending on the size of your readership and the quality of your blog posts, you can earn anywhere from $10 to $1000 per review. If you are a major site, you might be able to get even more.

Am I expected to write only positive reviews?

Absolutely not - you are paid to write in-depth, honest reviews. Your constructive criticism is not only appreciated, it is expected.

How do I get paid?

You will receive your cash earnings via PayPal on a bi-weekly basis.

How do I know when or if I have been paid?

You can check your payment history and a summary of your outstanding earnings on our site at any time. You will receive your outstanding earnings two weeks after your review is completed.


Smorty


How does Smorty work?

Smorty is a bridge between bloggers and advertisers. Advertisers start campaigns with us and we deliver them to the right bloggers for publishing an opinion on their Blogs. Smorty helps you make money from your blogs.

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What are some of the requirements to be an approved blogger?

There are over 25 criteria for each blog to be approved, however here are a few examples:
* Your blog must be indexed by Google and Yahoo
* Your blog must be older than 3 months
* Your blog must not contain any violent, hate related or adult content
* Your blog must be active and have a history of minimum average 2 new posts per week
* The blog must not have duplicate posts or excessive duplicate content

Does it cost to have an account with Smorty?

No, it's absolutely free to set up and maintain an account with Smorty.

How long will it take have my blog application reviewed?

It can take up to 72 hours to have your blog approved/declined. We will generally try to process Blogs as soon as they are received.

What do I do if my blog is rejected?

Once Smorty has sent you an email describing why your blog was not approved, you have a chance to fix these problems. Once they are fixed you can resubmit for another review via the contact us page. If the problem can not be fixed, (e.g. banned domain name) we will permanently reject your blog.

How many blogs can I have with Smorty?

You can have as many blogs as you can manage. The sky is the limit. The more blogs you have, the more opinion posts you can write and the more money you make! To add more blogs you can do this from your admin panel under the "my account" section.

How much can I get paid for blogging?

You can earn as much as you like. Your earnings are directly related to the number of valid opinions you post. Each post will bring you a minimum of US$6 and the Pagerank of your blog along with a high Smorty smart score determines whether you receive higher paid ad campaigns, bringing you up to even $100 per post.

Thursday, December 6, 2007

3 is an Odd Number

Three things that scare me

1. Losing my Loved-Ones
2. Natural Calamities (Super Typhoon, Tsunami & Volcanic Eruption)=Death
3. Exotic Foods (crawling worms, and the likes)



Three people who make me laugh

1. Bendyk - my super bibo kiddo
2. Rick - my super kulit hubby
3. hmmm...who else? can i suggest my funny friends?


Three things I love

1. Shows of 'lil kiddo Bendyk (dancing, singing, acting, boxing, etc.)
2. Sweetness and Thoughtfulness of my lovable hubby
3. Shopping


Three things I hate

1. Seeing scattered stuffs at home
2. Hearing rumors spread by backstabbers
3. Not getting what i want! (sigh!)


Three things I don’t understand


1. How to cook?
2. Where does the typhoon go after hitting many countries?
3. The reason why ghosts are still wandering.


Three things on my desk


1. computer
2. cute white mug
3. Spicy tuna sandwich (courtesy of Fita Speadz hehe!)


Three things I am doing right now

1. answering this tag
2. peeping on my unwritten keywords (sssshhh!)
3. listening to the tune of "By the Way"


Three things I want to do before I die

1. Charity works : housing and livelihood program for the less fortunate
2. Seeing my Bendyk and future kids being successful with whatever career path they choose
3. Exploring the world with my family


Three things I can do

1. drafting (architectural floor plan & a bit of perspective)
2. interior designing
3. editing already-made template codes so as to create a look the way I wanted it to appear


Three things I can’t do


1. I can't dance
2. I can't swim
3. I can't cook


Three things I think you should listen to


1. advice of your mother ("Mother knows best")
2. Godly words of religious peeps
3. what your heart is telling you


Three things you should never listen to


1. rumors
2. evil words (tempting words)
3. empty promises


Three things I would like to learn


1. Auto Cad
2. Virtual Basics (and then advanced hehehe!)
3. Martial Arts (pref. Taekwondo)


Three favorite food


1. Jollibee Spaghetti
2. Ginisang Bagoong (sweet, spicy & salty)
3. Cheezy Pizza and a bit spicy


Three shows I watched as a kid


1. Peter Pan
2. Mara Clara - dramatic child hehehe!
3. Sineskwela

Friday, November 9, 2007

Innocence


Reminiscing the past uplifts my spirit...

I was kinda innocent then when all I know is to roll over the bed, giggle and smile at my parents, and of course, to drink what I am supposed to drink (nax! model of enfalac aketch!)...


If only I could turn back time, I would want the clock to tick-tack on the time when I was in a whirlwind of innocence I'd rather be innocent of what the world is all about than absorb the blows of life's sorrow!

Sunday, November 4, 2007

A Tribute to My Neverland Days

My thoughts were wandering when all of a sudden "Peter Pan" popped into my mind. Perhaps, you were able to watch it during your younger years. If I remember it right, "Peter Pan" is an animated TV series which was aired in ABS-CBN every morning, and later on was moved in the afternoon slot. I have come to realize that I really had good memories of my childhood days. I was just a 'lil kid then and an avid fan of "Peter Pan". And now, I'm already a "young" mom who wanted to share to my child the joy of watching animated TV series.

As I flew myself to Neverland, I came to know Peter who is a mischievous little boy who won't grow up. He is a fierce swordfighter who spends his never-ending childhood, adventuring on the island of Neverland as leader of the Lost Boys. What fascinated me were the fantastical elements involved. One of these elements is the ability of Peter Pan to fly.




His friends were also symbols of fantastical elements, namely fairy and Tinker Bell.


The funny thing about the story was a crocodile that has swallowed a ticking clock and stalks




Captain Hook, the pirate leader and Peter's nemesis.




It's been so long and I can only recall a few scenes which touched me the most. But for your convenience, if you were not able to watch it (since you are much older than me...wink!) here's the gist of the story...

Peter often visits the "real world" of London to listen in on bedtime stories told by Mrs. Mary Darling to her children. One night, Peter is spotted and, while trying to escape, he loses his shadow. On returning to claim his shadow, Peter wakes Mary's daughter, Wendy Darling. When Wendy succeeds in re-attaching his shadow to him, Peter takes a fancy to her and invites her to Neverland to be a mother to his gang of Lost Boys, the children who are lost in Kensington Gardens. Wendy agrees, and her brothers John and Michael go along. The great dangerous and magical flight to Neverland is followed by many adventures. The children are blown out of the air by a cannon and Wendy is nearly killed by the Lost Boy Tootles.

Peter and the Lost Boys build a little house for Wendy to live in while she recuperates (a structure that, to this day, is called a Wendy House.) Soon John and Michael adopt the ways of the Lost Boys, while Wendy plays the role of mothering them, all the while provoking the jealousy of Tinker Bell, Tiger Lily, and the mermaids. Peter is often oblivious, concentrating on real and make-believe adventures and on taunting the pirate Captain Hook. Later follow adventures at the Mermaids' Lagoon, the near deaths of Tinker Bell and Peter, a violent pirate/Indian massacre, and a climactic confrontation with Peter's nemesis, the pirate Captain Hook of the pirate ship the Jolly Roger. In the end, Wendy decides that her place is at home, much to the joy of her heartsick mother. Wendy then brings all the boys back to London. Peter remains in Neverland, promising to return and take Wendy back with him once a year to help him with his spring cleaning.

In the novel, Barrie includes an additional scene which was not in the play, but which he created for the stage under the title An Afterthought. In this scene, Peter returns to Wendy's house, not realizing that more than twenty years have passed since he took Wendy, John and Michael to Neverland, and that Wendy is now a married woman with a daughter, Jane. Confronted with the news, he breaks down and cries. Wendy leaves the room to try to think, and Peter's sobs awaken Jane, who asks him to take her with him to Neverland and to let her be his new mother. Peter joyfully accepts, and the two fly off together with Wendy sorrowfully looking off after them. Peter will now return for Jane once a year as he once promised to return for Wendy.

Peter's relationship with Jane is what the Disney movie Return to Neverland is based upon, but its plot is almost totally invented for the film; it has only the slightest resemblance to Barrie.

The memories of "Peter Pan" will always be a part of my childhood days. I've learned a lot from it. It taught me the value of "love" (kinikilig na me nyan sa murang isipan, lolz!), how to be a responsible sister even at young age (which I didn't put into practice, sigh), how to fight for justice, and a lot more. But what amazed me was the animation used in the series. It inspires me to dream a lot even beyond my reach ( it's free anyway).

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Blogsvertise


How does The Blogsvertise Service Work?

Our blog advertising service is setup for bloggers and online journal writers to earn revenue/income from their online blog/journal in an easy to use, simple and effective system. It is free to register your blog and add your blog to the system for approval. Once approved, your blog goes into the assignment queue. The blogsvertise administrator then assigns writing tasks for what our advertisers want you to mention in your blog. You dont have to endorse the website product/service, just mention it in your blog and link to the advertiser website 3 times in your entry.


How Much Will I Make?

Blogger Ads

You will make money for each task assigned to you that you have completed and submitted back for approval. The current payout rate for new accounts is $4 - $25 per entry. Most will fall into the $5-15 range. So if you are assigned 10 writing tasks and complete them and are approved you will earn $50-150 dollars. Note: Payout Rates will vary and are frequently based on popularity/traffic of blog as measured by independent third parties.


Can you Pay me More?

Online Blogs Ads

Yes. We will consider increasing the payout rate to accounts based on the quality of the blog, the performance of assigned tasks and how long you have had an account with us. All payout increases are done on a case by case basis. If you have established an account with us and have successfully completed/approved 5 tasks you may Contact Us for approval of a payout increase.


How will I Be Paid?

Payments are made with paypal. You must have a paypal account in order to be paid for the service. Note: We're sorry we do not mail checks or offer other forms of payment at this time.


When will I be Paid?

Payments are made after 30 days your assigned task has been approved. Your task must be submitted back to the system by you for approval by the administrator before you will be paid. Note: If your 30 day payout date falls on a weekend or holiday you will be paid on the next business day.


Do I have to endorse the product/service I am writing about ...?

No, you do not have to endorse the product/service that you are writing about. You can discuss it however you want, compliment it, review it, discuss how it relates to something going on recently or in the past in your life, or even complain about it. Your blog/entry should be at least 60-100 words and contain a minimum of 3 or more links. Endorsing the website product or service is not a requirement.





Pay Per Post

How much time do I have to write my post?


Once you have selected Take this Opportunity, you have 6 hours to complete the requirements as listed in the Opportunity and submit the post via PayPerPost. It is best to begin research and work on the post as soon as you have decided to accept the Opportunity.

How long before my post is reviewed?

Our goal is to review posts within 48-72 hours. During high traffic times, the review process may take longer, and we apologize for the delays. We are putting measures into place to cut down on review time.

When do I get paid for an approved post?

Once your post is approved, our system sends it back to the Review team for a second round check 30 days after the original submit date. If the post is still live, and unchanged, it will be approved again and you will receive payment via PayPal.


When do I get paid for others who sign up through my Referral Badge? Once the referred Blogger has submitted a post, post is approved, and finally post is paid to them; you will receive a payment of $15.00

When do I get paid for the Sign Up Forms program?

If a Blogger uses this form to join PayPerPost, you will receive payment once the Blogger has submitted a post to a Marketplace Opportunity, had the post approved and then paid. If an Advertiser uses this form to join PayPerPost, you will receive payment once the Advertiser makes his/her first deposit.