Lainy's Musings

2008-07-29

Tomorrow is Muslim Holiday

In observance of the Izra Wal Miraj (Prophet Muhammad's S.A.W. Night Journey and Ascension), July 30, 2008 is hereby declared Muslim Holiday. This is in correlation with the 27th day of Rajab 1429 Hijra. As per Presidential Decree No. 1083 and Section 4 of the Civil Service Commission Resolution No. 81-1277, Regions 9 and 12, offices and agencies of the national and local government are closed, therefore, Muslims and non-Muslims are excused from work. The Commisson on Elections is a national government agency, hence, our office shall also hold no transactions tomorrow, big grin!

Since General Santos City's inclusion in South Central Mindanao, Region XII (we were previously under Southern Mindanao, Region XI), the Generals have been observing Muslim Holidays. It will add up to the numerous regular holidays we have here in the country. Not that I don't like it. In fact, I am loving it, hehe!

Even before GenSan became a part of Region XII, I have always looked forward for Muslim Holidays when I was still in my high school and college years. Being an alumna of Mindanao State University, we have always been flooded with Muslim Holidays. It is an institution mandated to integrate the cultural cummunities in Mindanao into the mainstream. That is why cultural minorities are given special privileges.

Muslim Holidays to me would mean keeping my mind off from work and other stressful work-related tasks. I will just be staying home and will try to put some life to my rather boring blogs, hahaha!

2008-07-27

Lainy's Blogging Friends Forever Award

I am wholeheartedly inspired by one blogger today. I got totally overwhelmed and speechless when Uncle Che of AZ Blogging gave me an award. What makes this Blogging Friends Forever (BFF) Award triple extra special is that it came all the way from Cameroon, West Africa. I find Che a very nice person and a very special man. I have always followed his blog the first time I came across over it. I can always feel his genuine sincerity behind the words. My experience meeting new friends over the blogosphere have truly humbled me. Fostering strong mutual bonds and camaraderie was made possible through hopping, reading, commenting and dropping. Undoubtedly, bridging distance and cultural gaps between and among us over the blogosphere were made possible. Thank you Che! I do hope I really merit this award.

Now here's the hard part. I have to choose only 5 from among of the many bloggers I know. A number of certain rules must be applied, to wit:

Only 5 people are allowed to receive this award
4 of them followers of your blog.
One has to be new to your blog and live in another part of the world.
You must link back to who ever gave you the award.

I've made my list through random selection. No playing favorites here. They are the following:

Please, the above 5 people are encouraged to pass this award to 5 blogging friends too, following the 4 rules listed above.I will be very happy if we show some support to the recipients of this award by any of the following means: linking, commenting, subscribing, rating, or in any form as you wish.

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2008-07-23

I've Joined the Free Comments Defense League!

I personally salute Graham Langdon of Entrecard for always coming up with innovative ways on how to help bloggers improve and become successful. Everyone were so ecstatic with Entrecard's partnership with Sezwho. The motive is for the best interest of everyone. But there is always no perfect innovation. I've attempted to install Sezwho in both of my blogs but I wasn't too successful. I just don't know if I am experiencing the bug or it's just because I am too ignorant in tweaking blogs and all. It made even more difficult for me to install the plugin.

Anyhow, I just came to this thinking. If I am to comment on blogs, it's because (1) the topic is of interest to me and somehow I can closely relate to; (2) i merely want to make my presence felt, and (3) it's either the blogger is my friend or i want to befriend the blogger.

I am never against Entrecard's idea of giving out credit to commenters posting relevant comments. In fact, I love to receive credits for taking that extra effort in reading and commenting on blogs. BUT , with or without credits, I would love to comment because I want to, not because I am expecting something in return or because I'm "bribed" or compensated to comment. The question on whether comments are genuine or not will somehow devalue the system of commenting. The blogger will never know if we are commenting because we are sincere or just because we want to earn credits. It wouldn't be too bad to receive credits for our commenting efforts but it should only come as a bonus, not our main motivation for commenting on blogs.

I am more than ecstatic with my membership with Free Comments Defense League. I won't ever receive credits from Entrecard for all the comments I've made. I think it would be best if we comment on blogs without expecting credits as an incentive. Membership to FCDL is limited to only 100 blogs. The code for FDCL blogroll was sent to me by Mr. Matthew S. Urdan in my mailbox last night. Thank you for counting me in!

I am anticipating for a more valued partnership with my participation in the Free Comments Defense League. This league values and respects your thoughts on any trivial discussions, with or without credits!

2008-07-22

Lainy Got Interrogated!

1.WHAT DATE IS IT?
:: July 22, 2008

2. WHAT TIME DID U WAKE UP?

:: 4:45 AM.

3. DID U GO SOMEWHERE YESTERDAY?
:: Yep.

4. WHAT DID U DO THERE?
:: Work, work, work!

5. HOW OLD ARE U?
:: 28 years old.

6. ARE U MATURE OR IMMATURE?
:: Mature, Sure na! (hahaha!)

7. WHAT DO U CALL UR MOM & DAD?
:: Mamang and Papang

8. ARE U AN ONLY CHILD?
:: Nope, I have 2 younger brothers.

9. WHERE DO U GO SHOPPING?
:: Mall.

10. DO U LIKE SCHOOL?
:: Yes and No.

11. DO U LIKE BOOKS?
:: Yep! So much!

12. DO U WANT TO GET MARRIED?
:: But of course! One day :-)

13. WITH WHOM?
:: To the best Mahal in the world, my Prince!

14. ARE U SPOILED?
:: No.

15. WHATS THE MOST FLATTERING COMPLIMENT U EVER GOT?

:: That I am the next big thing and a celebrity in the making over the blogosphere. I'm speechless! Wink!

16. ONLY GIRL/BOY IN THE FAMILY?

:: Only girl.

17. IF U WERE TO MARRY A CELEBRITY, WHO WOULD IT BE?

:: The one and the famous, My Prince Scotty, hehehe!

18. WOULD U LIKE TO MEET Josh Hartnett?
:: Sino yan??? Hahahaha!

19. Where do u think ur bestfriend is?

:: In GenSan i think. We've lost touch (i consider her my former bestfriend, long story, you've got to ask me!). I have my prince for a bestfriend now.

20. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME U TALKED TO UR BESTFRIEND?

:: Last night.

21. U THINK SHE/HE NEEDS U NOW?

:: Always.

23. WHAT DO U WANT FOR UR BIRTHDAY?

:: To be with my Mahal, kahit sa birthday ko lang...

25. IF U WERE TO BUY A CAR , WHICH CAR WOULD IT BE?
:: I am not too particular with cars nor brands, any car will do for me.

26. A DUET WITH HEART EVANGELISTA?
:: Hmmm, maybe.

27. DO U WEAR MAKE-UP?

:: Oh yes!

28. WHAT LIP BALM DO U USE?
:: Will have to check the brand first, wait...

29. WOULD U GET A TATOO?

:: Henna will do.

30. BELLY PIERCE?

:: Never!

31. HOW MANY KIDS DO U WANT?

:: Just two. Girl and boy will be perfect!

32. DO U HAVE ANY HOMEWORK?
:: Yep.

33. ANY SONG THAT YOU’RE LISTENING?

:: None.

34. DO U BELIEVE IN SPELLS?

:: Hmm, not really.

35. WHERE DO U WANT TO GO NOW?

:: I am heading for work now. I thought I could get to post this when I get back from work today but I'm glad I have answered all the questions before lunch. Thanks so much for this, Sis Jen! I had fun!

It's your turn now Honey, Twerlyn, Ate Bing, Joy, Ivy, and Tina.

2008-07-20

I'm Back!

After 33 hours of blogging hiatus, I am back here again to fuel up some life to this lousy blog of mine! I've missed you, guys! It's like death in slow motion without internet connection. Life has been too boring! I have been used to the task of dropping 600 cards daily and all that was shackled because of my connection which has been acting up frequently especially during rainy season.

I sometimes ask, what's with the rain? Why do internet cafes have connection and I don't have? What the heck, Smart Bro! You haven't been too smart enough to figure out the technical problem in my base station and resolve the matter in less than 24 hours. I remember in April I lost my connection for 5 agonizing days! Smart Bro deducted those days in my monthly bill, the regular monthly bill was PhP 999 and the succeeding month the bill amounted to only PhP 799. Only two hundred pesos worth of rebate. I am not happy. I spent more than 200 pesos in cafes for 5 days and I've lost ample amount of offered reviews.

Please bear with me as I unfurl my unending litany of complaints and whinings. Just let me cool down a bit. Inhale. Exhale. There! I have a lot of catching up to do especially for Entrecard droppers. I will return your drops as soon as I can. Also, I would like to thank my very special friend Twerlyn for making that post while I was away. I owe you one, Lermz!

Thank you everyone for your patience and understanding!