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2011 Here I Come!

I don't know why but I am very enthusiastic about 2011. It could be that 2010 was all about learning the ropes and roles in life. I won't say that I am an expert though. 2010 taught me the value of time even more especially now I am a mom to my baby boy Ashton. My niece Anya would say in Lightning McQueen's words, Focus. Speed, I am Speed

I've been rallying myself to FOCUS, it's very easy to be sidetracked by a lot of things. In 2010, I've been mostly distracted so much by blogging and it's social circle. It is fun but like in my previous post, I could be more productive at home.

Another thing most of us are concerned with, even subconsciously is how others would perceive us. How we want to please everyone and in the end, we leave our goals hanging in the air. I think this is a common trait of Filipinos but I've been encountering people (during my travels) who know what they want, and they just go get it. Even people who play Online Casino know how focus can win them a million.

Not that we should become selfish, I am sure there are times when we thought of others and changed our plans because of them, only for those people to disappoint us. In the end, they also thought of themselves first and went ahead with their own plans.

Then there's how we should all learn to say no, and say what we want to say - directly. This is equally important in business and in saving us a lot of time.

So, Lightning McQueen - like him if we focus and try to go fast, we could all win our game this 2011. Kachika!

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Staying home making money

This should be blogged on my financial site but I want to spill it like it is, so I am publishing here on my personal blog. Passing on attending functions, I don't call them blog events anymore because the term stinks with issues, is a big step for me.

As much as I would love to be there, I have redirected my focus even more to my son and also realized that I am quiet making more money staying at home. Currently, I am experimenting and hope to reach an equilibrium.

Many advertisers just send me their products for review via courier which is excellent, less hassle for both parties and I can try them on my own time. Some ask me for a quick talk over coffee or lunch which we can schedule in, again, our own time.

I'd have to train myself to become a home buddy because I know babies want their mommies beside them, not their nannies.

I've been chatting with some moms who also do the same, some run a CPC network but I am still reading about it. The most popular one is Clickbooth who said "Google AdWords, Meet Your Competition: Clickbooth "

Thankfully, stay at home mommy bloggers I know are really helpful in teaching me how to become an affiliate. Though I have other projects on hand, I have a financial goal to reach before the year ends.

I am eyeing on investing some of my savings so I have to make more. I love the Internet on how it provides for me and my family, so great that we can do it in our pyjamas. Yet, a part of me wants to move forward and give others a chance.

You see, I love to cook and bake. I wish I can do more of this soon while still blogging as a hobby :) Praying for more blessings this holiday season and the new year.

Though it's not Christmas yet, I want to give thanks to our partners in business, our suppliers, and clients for making this year a profitable one :)

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Mommy and Baby on a Roll 

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When Anya was less than a year old, we used to watch this teleserye of Dingdong Dantes and Tanya Garcia called Twin Hearts.

It played in the background while my sisters and I take turns in minding Anya as a baby. The theme song was very catchy and we would sing it to Anya.. "Twin Hearts, we would never be apart, I will love you for the rest of my life..."

Hay, how time flies! I am sure Anya doesn't remember. But you know how babies love songs and they smile whenever they hear familiar tunes. I also took to heart the lyrics of Twin Hearts (corny!) but really, it was not only my song for Anya but for my sister Joni as well.

When we were young, Ate Joni and I get sad everytime we watch the American Tail. Channel 2 used to air this every Christmas. The scene where they sang "Somewhere out there" and the two rats were apart. Now it feels like that. "It helps to think we're sleeping underneath the same big sky". Tissue please!

I still weep everytime I remember this because when I was a kid, I never thought we'd be continents apart. I get to visit though and she does too, but it's just different when you're simply in the same place and time. Here is Joni and Anya now, looking fabulous! I miss them so much T_T At least we have the same headbands. We will always be together until the end of time :)

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