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Sausage & Potato Casserole

I was surprise how my family love the flavorful taste of this delicious casserole dish. In fact this becomes one of the family's favorite dish, very inexpensive and so easy to make. Left over still taste so good even if you will reheat it the next day. Ingredients: Pork Sausage (1 pound) Condense cream of mushroom soup (1 can)   Milk (3/4 cups) All purpose potatoes (2 big pcs) Onion (1/2 cup) Salt & Pepper (1/2 teaspoon of each) Shredded Cheese (1 ½ cup) Directions:   Peel potato and put it in a boiling water until half tender, drain it and let it cool for a few minutes, slice and set aside,   it should look like this: 2.    Preheat oven to 350 degrees ° . In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium brown; drain and set aside.  3.    In a large bowl, combine soup, milk, onion, salt and pepper and set aside  4.   In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes, soup mixture and sausage. Repeat layers 5. Cover and

Five Secrets for an Ever Lasting Love

  It is commonly claimed that half of all marriages in the United States eventually end in divorce, an estimate possibly based on the fact that in any given year, the number of marriages is about twice the number of divorces, In order to avoid that kind of situation here, experts identify the keys to happy, healthy relationship because this is not just for the marriage couple but to all the non marriage couple out there who wants to keep the relationship stay and last forever. This week, try one of these surprisingly simple tips everyday. Keep the effort up, relationship needs to be nurtured, researchers say, and you will build a happier relationship. 1. Have realistic expectations - "Frustration is the main reason why partners are unhappy, and it occurs when you don't have realistic expectations about your partner or about relationship" says Terri Orbuch, author of the new book 5 Simple Steps to Take Your Marriage From Good to Great. "Unrealistic expectation

Happy Birthday America

It was July 4, 1976 exactly 237 years ago when the continental congress adopted the statement   "DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE"   which is the announcing of the then at war with Great Britain are the 13 American Colonies such as Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts Bay, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island and Providence Plantations,    were no longer part of British Empire for they formed a union that would become a new nation which is the United States of America. Indeed as it has been long declared   4th of July is when the democracy of America was born . It has been celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It was ought to commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It was ought to  solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this cont

Spider Gets Viral

Spiders   are air-breathing   arthropods   that have eight legs and chelicerae   with fangs that inject   venom . They are the largest order of   arachnids   and rank seventh in total species diversity among all other groups of organisms. Spiders are found worldwide on every continent except for   Antarctica . There are many thousand different kinds of spiders. All spiders have eight legs. Most spiders have eight eyes but some have fewer than eight. They don't have ears, they feel the sound vibrations with tiny hairs on their legs. Their bodies have two parts, the head and the abdomen. The abdomen is plump. Spider blood is light blue. Blood fills up all the empty space in the spider's body, it helps to keep the legs stiff so the spider can walk. Spiders breathe, too. As spiders grow, they molt . That means they shed their old skin and grow a new one. They molt many times before they become adults. Many spiders live for only one year but some, like tarantulas can live muc

17 Ways to Crank Up Your Sexual Energy

Bringing your erotic side to the surface when you're out of bed is the key to being more turned on when you do go skin-to-skin.Here, 17 ways to unleash it.- by Anna Davies-  1. Do your makeup and hair sans clothing. Some good naked time gets you in tune with your body first thing, so you're more aware of the sensations you feel throughout the next 12 hours. 2. Put on a racy bra-and-pantie set to wear to work. Knowing you have a sexy secret switches on the sultry side of your brain. 3. Spray on a perfume you usually wear when you go out with your guy (scent is connected to emotions, so a whiff can bring back memories of hot nights with him). 4. Wear your hair down. Feeling the strands against your face puts you in a more flirtatious than when your hair is pulled into a low-key pony. 5. Have a lust-packed lunch. Magnesium is a lust boosting nutrient; find it in basil, spinach and chocolate. 6. Get a quickie massage at the nail salon. It'll prime your skin for b

Confession of a Sociopath

Sociopathy in common usage, refers to condition similar to or synonymous with the conditions of Psychopathy, Antisocial Personality Disorder & Dissocial Personality Disorder. Psychopathy is a personality or mental disorder characterized partly by antisocial behavior, a diminished capacity of remorse and poor behavioral controls. Antisocial Personality Disorder however, is characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others that begins in childhood or early adolescence that continues into adulthood. Dissocial Personality Disorder on the other hand is defined as a conceptually similar disorder to Antisocial personality disorder. As i was reading an article of Diagnosed sociopath M.E. Thomas is an author, law professor and founder of sociopath.com, i can't help but wanted to share it, i was surprise and horrified with the confession's, Bless there heart my prayer's are for them, here's what i read: She'

Mosquitoes a Blood Sucking Vampire

This summer, a mosquito bite maybe a lot worse than annoying. Thanks in part of Climate change helping this bugs breed among us in record numbers. Their itchy, irritating bites and nearly ubiquitous presence can ruin a backyard barbecue or a hike in the woods. They have an uncanny ability to sense our murderous intentions, taking flight and disappearing milliseconds before a fatal swat.  Beyond the nuisance factor, mosquitoes are carriers, or vectors, for some of humanity’s most deadly illnesses, and they are public enemy number one in the fight against global infectious disease, the disease that cause millions of  death world wide every year. Here's a look at four diseases that mosquitoes been spreading and that's going viral: 1. Dengue Fever or some called it the "breakbone" fever because it can cause severe joint pain, dengue comes with high fever and headaches, eye pain, rashes and bleeding 2. West Nile - It comes with high fever, headache, abdominal

Foods that kick your metabolism up

Depriving yourself in order to drop pounds sucks, not to mention that it never works . Downing this satisfying foods that give your metabolism a kick so you can actually burn fat while your enjoying your foods. 1. EGGS - Vitamin B12 in the yolk helps your body torch fat. Plus, they are heavy and stave off binges. 2. PEANUT BUTTER - Creamy or chunky, its a source of magnesium, which powers cells to metabolize energy efficiently. 3. AVOCADO - It's high in craving quelling "good" fat and rich in L-carnitine, an amino acid that fires up your body's engine. 4. SIRLOIN BURGER - Made with 90 percent lean beef, its like pure protein, which takes more energy to digest than fat or carbs. 5. CHEESE - Conjugated linoleic acid are in dairy helps your body burn fat. Go with a tangy creamy kind that satisfies your palate. 6. PICKLES - A medium pickle is only 7 calories-you'll burn more energy digesting this salty, crunchy veggie. 7. GREEN TEA - It's teeming

Body Odor

Body Odor is not exactly a topic of polite conversation, but it doesn't have to be. If you got it, you know it. You probably eager to get rid of it. In some cultures and countries, intense body odor is considered to be a desirable characteristic, signifying sexual attractiveness and potency.  Body odor begins with sweat. The body has two types of sweat glands, both of which produce sweat that is made up largely of water. The eccrine glands, which are located on almost every part of the body and the apocrine glands which are located in the armpits, around the nipples and in the groin produce sweat whose function is unclear, it contains a substantial amount of oil, which provides food for bacteria. It's this bacterial feeding frenzy that causes unwelcome odor. Here are 5 deodorizing tips that may help: * Wash problem areas frequently - at least once a day. * Wash your clothing after each wearing. * Try a deodorant. If that doesn't seem to eliminate the problem,

Infant Eczema

I was horrified when i first saw my baby's face filled with  red bumps that look like pimples its on his cheeks, forehead and temples, i went to the doctor right away when i found it get worst it covers all over his face, but the doctor said its eczema and there is no treatment  needed for infant eczema, it will come and go, just wash it with water two or three time daily, pat it dry, and it will clear within a few weeks or month. True enough it clears up within a few weeks, but it did came back a month after and it was bigger this time and it tends to get worst when his fussy or crying or maybe his fussy and crying because its itchy i can tell it is itchy he keep scratching his face and his stomach this time its covers his body too and it looks so alarming and then again i went to his doctor and ask if there's anything we can do about it because he can't no longer sleep good. Finally the doctor gave us prescription it was 1% hydrocortisone (Aveeno) and advise us not t

Pregnancy and Risk

My journey to motherhood was an overwhelming feeling yet scary, good thing i doesn't have morning sickness, craving and aversions as people keep on asking me about, or not yet:) i just enjoyed my pregnancy ate right, sleep right, periodic visit of my ob gynecologist & trying to stay fit. Sounds easy isn't it?:) But not until my second trimester that i have to get up from bed so late at night and again too early in the morning to just to pee (frequent urination), my tummy gets bigger and gets tighter and noticeably heavy that i can feel the real pregnancy (As much as i want to share my before and after baby bump pictures, id decided not to even i think its cute but it might be looks gross for some!!:)), this time the gender of the baby is being revealed and yes, we have a baby boy on his way, and i can already feel his kicks God knows how those little kicks makes me happy, although i am still grateful i haven't had those morning sickness, nauseous or any of those cr

Soda Vs. Water

I couldn't help but notice about how much Americans drink soda, i was surprise some people drink soda as if it is water. Sure, soda tastes good but water is good for our health "people need to drink water", here's a simple comparison people should understand. Drinking Carbonated soda alone do not contain any beneficial nutrients in our body but contribute excessive calories and sugar to our diet. 1.) It can lead to dehydration for caffeine is a natural diuretic and causes our body to excrete through urine, people may suffer from the effects of dehydration like thirsty and even fatigue. 2.) It can also contribute to tooth decay and dental cavities for sweet and sugary beverages coat your tongue, teeth & gums after drinking soda's. 3.) It may cause of gaining weight for it contains an alarming amount of sugar, calories and harmful additives While drinking water has the opposite effect 1.) Drinking water keeps you fully hydrated so you can drink it

The Proposal

Looking back during my then boyfriend and now my husband's proposal, i remember i was writing about the NO proposal policy during my first meeting with him so there we go, we did it "no proposal" and we enjoyed our moment together. So as he left from the Philippines, we continue sending messages to each other from Philippines Airport to the place where he get his connecting flight going back home to Tennessee and so when he get home we talk with video again the way we use to be before he came to the Philippines and then i let him rest because i am sure he was so tired and exhausted from the 2 days flight, but before he said bye for now take a rest, he told me that he wants to say something that is very important and so i listen... and guess what is it????? charaaaannn!!!!! "Aloha, before i left from the Philippines, i already have decided, i want to marry you, i shouldn't have ask you this here (online) but i don't want to waste and wait more time to be with

Changing Life

From a workaholic & independent single Lady to a full time mom & housewife, how about that? and yes, its a very big change in my life and to be honest its not that easy to do than i thought it would be although, i can say that this is a good change in my life for there is no way i can be happy to be alone for the rest of my life and definitely i am happy with  my decision. Thinking about my life in the past before i get married, i live alone in a rented room, wash my own clothes when needed, work for an average of 10 hours a day 6 days a week , go shopping, eat out, treat my nephew and be with my brother's family (the only family live near me), party and going to the gym sometimes for my belly dancing lesson..  and how my life now since i get married and have a baby are, wake up at 5:30 in the morning or 6:00, prepare breakfast for my baby and hubby and feed my baby then send hubby to work make sure things  are all set clothes are clean, thing are complete from cellp

Things happends fast in the US

I remember in the seminar & counseling i attended in Cebu for my CFO (Commission on Filipino Overseas) Certificate, they said that things are fast in the US!! now i can say, yes that is true here's the instances: I got here January 12, 2012 my fiancee toke me to the nice places and nice restaurants and introduce me to his family and so on so forth, five days after i arrive and do all those things i mentioned, we went to the clerk of court to apply for marriage license, 20 minutes after we get there, the clerk hand us our marriage license (no queue so when we get there the clerk attend to us right away and ask for my fiance and mine's passport/id and the payment and talk to us for a few minutes) and when my then fiance ask the name of the judge he know, the clerk then said yes he is at the next building and if you want to get married right away, you can so it and guess what???? we did get married right there and then, now tell me if that is not FAST?! oh, and here's

Visa Won

On my way to the airport!!! what a Blessing!, with the things i been through for the past months from learning that im pregnant the week after we send the petition for fiance application, to the delay of the petition approval because of the (RFE-Request for Evidence) that USCIS asked, to the delay of VISA issuance because i have to renew my passport for i accidentally wash my purse with my passport inside it a week before my interview at the embassy and all the check ups for me and my baby and looking for the OB-gynecologist to sign  the approval of my flight even if im already in my 8th month of pregnancy and etc.... God really did help us all the way through and on my way to finally be with my baby's daddy, my sweet and loving and very supportive fiancee is a kind of relieve that i almost couldn't get this year its the Happiness i felt and overwhelming Joy...  see you all at the states:)

Benefits in breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is known to provide numerous benefits to babies, including protection from diseases ranging from asthma to diabetes although a nursing mother's milk does not normally came in before the fourth or fifth day after birth, but don't give up just yet letting your baby latch even she/he can't get milk for breastfeeding can be challenging and sometimes tricky at first, but its usually gets much better and easier once mom and baby learn the ropes, and believe me mom and baby will both enjoy the benefits out of it. here's the picture of a healthy happy baby of mine, make it possible to your baby too Baby who is breastfeed does receive colostrum, a thin, yellowish fluid containing proteins and antibodies that protect the her from infection and illness, baby will be healthier not only have fewer fever and colds but reduce the risk of many serious diseases down the line. Breastfeeding is also economical and convenience, it is free and is always in sto

Toothache

Few months ago i have this unbearable pain in tooth, it is impossible to ignore. It starts out as a tiny twinge. Then it escalates to a dull ache that comes and goes. Before long, it becomes a sharp pain that won't stop. It was then the kind of pain that is severe and constant and it wakes me up during the night and eventually swelling to the point that i could hardly open my mouth to eat. We call the doctor but i have to set an appointment to see them and i was so miserable! i have to wait for a week!!! i couldn't bare the pain anymore that even ibuprofen can't help ease the pain so i was reading and searching for any at home remedies to help and here's what i learned: Clove it - An Ancient and effective home remedy for toothaches, oil of cloves applied to an aching tooth, can immediately numb the pain. Oil of cloves is available over the counter in pharmacies and health-food stores. Follow the direction on the package and apply the oil directly to the tooth, no

Meeting my Mr. Right

Before i meet my Boyfriend in person "since we were in virtual dating" i told him that his coming in the Philippines doesn't mean he will be bound to marry me. I want him to be sure about his feelings towards me as well as mine towards him, because its hard to determine online if the person is telling the truth or not, hard to tell if the person is showing its real personality and characteristic & how the way we handle things together like pressure, anger, etc.. its really different when you actually meet and being with each other for real, so the meeting is all about getting to know each other more, confirming feelings for each other, having fun, enjoy, relax, VACATION... no pressure at all so its a no proposal policy until he get back to the US and take time to think if we really enjoy each others company, if we really love each other, if we really want and need each other.... it is the fairest way i know for the both of us since i don't want to feel obligated

Petition for Fiance VISA Approved

Finally, Finally, Finally, One of my prayers answered, Thank God petition for fiance visa has been approved, here's what we got... and here's the most awaited NOA2... Since i will be in my 6 months of my pregnancy this month, we have to fast track our processing for the rest of the VISA Steps so to avoid any further problems (in case i deliver my baby here in the Philippines such as hospital expenses, processing of baby's VISA, and might even renew or request for extension of my NOA2 validity date) or its gonna be a crap!!! Next Steps are as follows: **Call NVC for the Case # - this is what they gonna use to track down my visa application status** **Pay for the VISA Fee at any BPI Branches - so we can be able to make a schedule for interview** **Schedule Medical Exam - one the prerequisites of Embassy for VISA Approval**

Places to go and Stay in Cebu

During the visit of my Richard here in Cebu, i was able to check for a  hotels that is affordable yet comfortable, clean, cozy and near downtown area, i have check and personally visit the different hotels and this is the best  hotel that i pick that suites our budget yet meet the standard that we are looking for, try to check this out http://www.vacationhotel-cebu.com/accomodations.asp  The swimming pool is clean, Wifi access at the lobby, and gosh good foods so yummy the daing na bangus (fried milk fish) in particular is one of our favorite there and also everything is accessible in that area, business establishment like banks, Filipino's most wanted karaoke bar, nice restaurants around, easy to ride jeepney going to Ayala mall, and some of the historical and tourist places like Sto. Nino de Basilica, Fort San Pedro, Magellans Cross and the Casa Gorodo. You may also check this link for other hotels that suites your standard and budget  www.hotelscombined.com/City/Cebu_City . 

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Petition for Fiance application status is finally change but its not at its best as we hope to happen, heres what we got..... Although in a bright side at least we know that our application has already been evaluated and its good to know that the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) is already touching our case. The evidence that they were asking was my original signature in the one of the forms we submitted, so i mailed it right away for we are anxious about my labor due (i am 5 months prego by now). Another waiting moment...... pray pray pray

Philippines way of Courtship

The traditional Filipino way of courtship is usually indirect, a man who is interested to court a woman has to be discreet and friendly first, his gonna get with the woman's family and friends and should not be aggressive either presumptuous, most man tried a group date first with woman's friends, and followed with the visit in a woman's house to formally introduce himself to her family to let them know his clean intention to court the woman (usually if man go visit in woman's house he will bring something present to the woman like chocolates and flowers). Courting is usually be done inside the woman's house. Some do it with serenade Woman are modest and refine, man is lucky enough if the woman he is courting with after several visits, will agree to go out with him for a date but if in that case they always need to have a "chaperon" or somebody to accompany with them in there date, but most of Filipina use to play hard to get to measure his since

My Visa Journey "First Step"

Moving on from girlfriend to fiancee sounds good to me but that means i have to process my visa to be with my soon to be husband since he is what they call "F" as in "Foreigner" which is an american in particular to me. So, my visa journey started with researching.... and here's what we (my fiance & i) learned from our research: First Step: A ssembling the I-129F (Petition for Alien Fiance(e)  Package 1. Payment as required by USCIS. 2. Cover Letter 3. Form I-129F: Petition for Alien Fiance(e) 4. Declaration of how you met in person in the last two years. 5. Original statements (from  both  the US Citizen and foreign fiance) certifying an intent to marry within 90 days of entering the US on a valid K-1. 6. Proof of having met in past two years. 7. Form G-325A filled out by the US Citizen signed and dated). 8. One passport-type pho

A Race Between Visa and Baby

Finally we are done with our paper works for our I-129F (Petition for Alien Fiance'e) packet which is the first step for my visa application, its been submitted and payed, all we have to do now is to wait for the NOA-1 (Notice of Action-1) from the USCIS informing us that they have received all the documents we submitted, after that we will just wait for the NOA-2 (Notice of Action-2) from the USCIS informing us the the petition is approved or else we will be receiving an RFE (Request for Evidence) in case the papers we submitted is not enough for them to approve the petition, means additional requirements and additional time frame, so we will just wait.. wait... wait... and wait..... On the other hand, while waiting i notice that its been a week delay of my monthly period and its been a month since my fiance and i had our vacation together so, does it ring your bell?:).... here's the big public announcement " Remember that great Vacation my Richard and i took last mo

Finding the Right One

On January 2011 at   http://www.christian-filipina.com Age: 45 Gender: Man Location: United States About myself: A friend of mine  from the Philippines is a very good person, so I read what Wikipedia had and saw this web site. I am christian and am looking for that someone special that is as faithful to me as i am to her. I am somewhat old fashioned, I enjoy long talks and walks with that someone special. and Age: 33 Gender: Woman Location: Philippines About myself: I want to meet a matured (in all aspects) person somebody who I can be a friend with first, then hopefully will develop into real love then marriage. I'm looking for the one who is genuine and know’s what he want and would never waste my time niether his time figuring what he want in life. I Hope I can find him here in this site J that would be sweet then… God Bless.. and here it