random acts of kindness week

Yep, you read it right. This week is the start of random acts of kindness week. I just read this in a magazine and I decided that it will be my Monday post. What is this about? If you've read Chicken Soup for the Soul or seen the movie Pay it Forward, you would know what I'm talking about. If not, here's the deal.

Random acts of kindness is a series of good deeds you do for someone you don't know. It could be a street kid, a perfect stranger, a fellow blogger you've never met, or just about anyone who needs help that you can help. No need to overextend yourself okay? These are just lil deeds that you do to make someone smile, make someone's day easier, or make someone's life change a lil bit for the good.

Here's what I have so far.

1) Last week, I was buying dessert in a store near our place and there was a street kid inside who was looking at the marble chocolates. He ws counting the lil money that he had inside his pocket and ordered one. I decided to get it for him instead and paid for it. My point was that I could afford to buy an entiore cake for no reason, I could help him with that teenty lil chocolate.

When the kid left, I heard something which disturbed me. Apparently, he was a vendor just outside the store and when he can't sell anything in one day, his Dad beats him up. I felt so mad. I prayed that the Dad would get run over or something being the b@$tard that he is. Argh! So when I got out, eventhough I had nothing that I really wanted to buy, I got something from the kid. If I could spare him from one day of getting beaten up, why not right? The store clerk has decided that they will be reporting the Dad to Bantay Bata 163 which is an agency that protects kids from getting beaten up or abused.

2) I met a fellow blogger who has become a victim of maliscious lies. Rose is one of the most sensible person on the net and like most, she wants to spread some blogging love. There are people out to get her, saying bad things about her. Please head over there and give her some blogging cheer, hugs, and love. She doesn't know that I'm doign this so just tell her that someone thought of her.

3) I'm thinking of giving a small stuff toy to a coworker at the office, Omar. He said one day that since no one will give him stuff toys, he has to buy them for himself. He's such a nice, decent person that I want to bring a smile to his face.

What acts of kindness have you done?

PS: Plese do spread the word about this. In this crazy world we live in, we need more love and kindess. Please leave a comment and link if you do spread the word out.

random acts of kindness week

Yep, you read it right. This week is the start of random acts of kindness week. I just read this in a magazine and I decided that it will be my Monday post. What is this about? If you've read Chicken Soup for the Soul or seen the movie Pay it Forward, you would know what I'm talking about. If not, here's the deal.

Random acts of kindness is a series of good deeds you do for someone you don't know. It could be a street kid, a perfect stranger, a fellow blogger you've never met, or just about anyone who needs help that you can help. No need to overextend yourself okay? These are just lil deeds that you do to make someone smile, make someone's day easier, or make someone's life change a lil bit for the good.

Here's what I have so far.

1) Last week, I was buying dessert in a store near our place and there was a street kid inside who was looking at the marble chocolates. He ws counting the lil money that he had inside his pocket and ordered one. I decided to get it for him instead and paid for it. My point was that I could afford to buy an entiore cake for no reason, I could help him with that teenty lil chocolate.

When the kid left, I heard something which disturbed me. Apparently, he was a vendor just outside the store and when he can't sell anything in one day, his Dad beats him up. I felt so mad. I prayed that the Dad would get run over or something being the b@$tard that he is. Argh! So when I got out, eventhough I had nothing that I really wanted to buy, I got something from the kid. If I could spare him from one day of getting beaten up, why not right? The store clerk has decided that they will be reporting the Dad to Bantay Bata 163 which is an agency that protects kids from getting beaten up or abused.

2) I met a fellow blogger who has become a victim of maliscious lies. Rose is one of the most sensible person on the net and like most, she wants to spread some blogging love. There are people out to get her, saying bad things about her. Please head over there and give her some blogging cheer, hugs, and love. She doesn't know that I'm doign this so just tell her that someone thought of her.

3) I'm thinking of giving a small stuff toy to a coworker at the office, Omar. He said one day that since no one will give him stuff toys, he has to buy them for himself. He's such a nice, decent person that I want to bring a smile to his face.

What acts of kindness have you done?

PS: Plese do spread the word about this. In this crazy world we live in, we need more love and kindess. Please leave a comment and link if you do spread the word out.

munimuni # 18

This week was a lil bit tiring physically but mentally rewarding. I am learning a lot about credit and the bank. My mind has been resting for over a year and is now bombarded with information. Whoohoo!

I've also rendered overtime at work (not my choice) which explains the tiredness. Still, I feel very blessed since this is a really stable company and I aced all my exams and is doing very well.

YEY ME!

So many things to be thankful for:

1) hubby got me earrings for Valentines ... whee!

2) the tornado is doing well and will be getting his 5in1 vaccine next week

3) i've made friends at work and I really like them since they seem to be all intelligent, quirky, funny, and responsible people.

4) hubby and I have spend quality time together which is good for the relationship

5) I got new clothes (a lot of them!) and some beauty stuff which always makes me happy

6) Chinese New Year is coming up! Kung Hei Fat Choi! May the year of the pig bring you all abundant blessings!

7) I'm getting my Mom and Dad matching jackets from the bank. How cool and cheesy is that? Lol!

8) I have binged to death. I now need help with getting a ticker for my blog to help me with my losing weight. I am currently 168lbs aiming for 125lbs. HELP!

9) Life is still good. We have Jesus, a roof over our heads, food to eat, a job that helps us provide for our baby, family that supports us, and friends.

Why is your life good?

SPH # 15: Broken

BROKEN

If you look at the picure closely, you will see that this is actually a series of broken pictures compiled to create one huge image of the tornado. See all his five teeth?

Cute right?

clingy baby

Recently, the B has learned the art of clinging to me. When I would pass by his playpen, he would stop whatever it is he is doing and would cling to me. Even when someone else is holding him, he would cling to me. Early morning when he wakes up and sees me, he clings to me.

I think this is because I've started to work in a day job post with overtime and all the normal stuff that happens in a bank. He no longer sees me as much as he used to. I feel guilty but I do my best to make time for him every single night and during my days off. Of course there are times that I do just wanna go out and have some me time or time with some friends. But when the tornado smiles at me, everything just becomes worth the while.

I guess I'm feeling a bit of the working mom guilt but I know that I am doing what I can to make him realize that he still is the most important creature in the world to me.

So just cling on baby. Cling on.

KMMS January Foodie Swap

I just got my foodie swap from Incog & Nito. It was really wonderful. I turned the donut display into magnets and I love them. They look so good on my fridge.

Thanks Incog & Nito. You made me so happy.

The February Swap is now closed. I have emailed the 5 participants and you guys need to have them sent out by the 15th okay? Mwah! Hugs to all of you.

Thursday Thirteen # 14

h

13 of my favorite ref magnet as requested by Raggedy

I find this magnet real cute. It strikes me as being Carribean like and I've always been fascinated with the Carribean.

This one I didn't get from Spain. I bought this at a flea market and it looked very Spanish to me so I

got it. El Matador!

This was given to me by my cousin from London. Love it!

This one is reminiscent of Thailand. Nice no?

I like butterflies. Who doesn't?

The magnet on the left side is from an ex suitor. The other 2 are from my friend, Rochelle. I love them all.








This is from a former boss. I was so surprised when he got them for me. I love all the magnets in this set because they are so unique.











This one I got from my hometown and I love it. guitars are one of the bestsellers in my area so I'm very happy with this.











I love this one. I found it in a mall. This is a kitchen magnet and I find it so quaint. Notice anything missing?








This is a lil Jamaican man I saw at a thrift store near our place. I just love the arms and legs. Yeah man!

This is my first attempt at making a magnet. I glued a magnet at the back of said donut and voila! Thanks Incog & Nito for this yummy donut. This is from Australia bdw.

This one I asked from my former boss to get for me from New York. I love this one too since it shows the different sights to see in NY, the Big Apple.

This is my collection of Starbucks magnets. I couldn't choose just one so I gathered them all. Hehe. Cheating I know. You have to forgive me. Hehe.

Which one was your favorite?

Doorknob Accessories

I found something on the net and it's really cute ... another thing I can add to my to-do list ... wonder when I will be able to finish even one? So hard to be a working mom ... for those who do have the time ... enjoy ...

Supplies:1. Wooden door hanger or two pieces of chipboard and the template available here.

2. Mod Podge or other decoupage medium

3. Patterned paper

4. Scrapbooking embellishments

5. Acrylic paint

6. Sand paper

7. Corner rounder

8. Diamond Glaze or other strong adhesive

9. Pre-made Wooden Door Hanger : You can purchase a pre-made wooden door hanger at most large craft stores.

Remove all stickers from the door hanger and lightly sand the surfaces. Chipboard Door Hanger: Download and print the template from the link above. Cut the template out, including the center circle. Trace the shape onto two pieces of chipboard and cut out. Glue the two pieces of chipboard together, and allow to dry thoroughly.

Steps
1. Paint a base coat color on the hanger, paying close attention to all edges. Allow to dry.

2. Measure the width and length of your door hanger, and subtract a 1/4 of an inch from each measurement. Using those measurements, cut two of the template from patterned paper, to cover the front and back. Be sure to cut out the hole on each piece, as well.

3. Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge and adhere the paper to the hanger. Allow to dry completely.
4. As each layer dries, add an additional layer of paper, as desired, using a thin coat of Mod Podge, and allow to dry.

5. Once all paper layers are dry, embellish with stickers and rub-ons as desired.

6. Seal the entire project with two thin coats of Mod Podge. Allow the first coat to dry before adding the second. Allow to dry before continuing.

7. Add ribbons, fibers and three-dimensional embellishments with Diamond Glaze.

8. Allow entire project to dry overnight before hanging on your doorknob.

Chicken and Mushroom in Oyster Sauce

I have decided that every Tuesday, I shall post one or two recipes. It may be something I've tried or something that caught my eye. If you want to find a recipe for something, leave me a comment and I will look for it for you. The point here is, I want things to be well rounded around here so I will post something different everyday.

Sundays would be my weekend reflection, Mondays would be Funny, Tuesdays it would be food, Wednesday I still need to figure out, Thursday Thirteen, Friday could be a feast or something else, and Saturday would be photo hunt time.

See, very well rounded. Of course, in between, there would always be my endless musings, recommendations, sharing, and tornado tales. I'd just be adding some stuff to make things livelier and for you guys to have more reason to drop by. Lol!

Chicken and Mushroom in Oyster Sauce

1/2 kg chicken breast filler, sliced 2 inch thick
1 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp cornstarch

1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp cooking oil
1 cup bamboo shoots sliced (optional)
1 cup shitake mushroom (or any mushroom you can find)

for the sauce, combine the following:
1/2 cup water
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp sugar
add salt, sugar, pepper, and broth cube to taste

To Cook:
Marinate chicken with the oyster sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. (Kay's note: add some pepper, sugar, and salt to add some oomph.) Marinate for about 2 hours to let taste sink in. Heat oil. Stir fry chicken for 10 minutes or until it's white indicating its cooked. Add in bamboo shoots and mushrooms and stir fry for 2 minutes. Add sauce mixture and let simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce thickens. Stir occasionally. Serve hot.

something to cheer you up

First one is related to the theme (which is 80's) and the other two, they just make me laugh. I hope you will too.

All I can say in this picture is, "what was I thinking?" The gown is what they call bell something I think. And my make up and hair was just plain wrong. I look like a vampire on drugs. Eeekkkk! and I was only 12 in this picture. Grrr....

serious sign of aging ...

Used to be that I could tolerate backpains and neck pains. Nowadays, I find myself looking for the comfort of the Salon Pas. It feels so good when it's stuck on my neck. Too bad hubby thinks it makes me smell like an old woman. Lol! I love the smell though. minty and warm.

How do you relieve your aching muscles?

munimuni # 17

I have so many things to be thankful for this week. Sure, I had a mini melt down when hubby and I had some sort of disagreement but again, that incident showed me that I have really wonderful friends to back me up and cheer me up. Thanks Vids and Arny.

I posted this last Friday and I wanna give a really big shout out of thanks to everyone who gave support to me on this topic. Thank you so much The Wooden Porch, GrayMama, leira, smileyMamaT, Biker Betty, and Ivy. If there were more women int he world like you, there would be less battered women, there would be less females suffering from anorexia and bulimia, there would be less hatred in this world. Women like you are what's needed in this world. We know our worth and we don't allow others to trample all over our dignity.

So here are my list of thank you's for the week:

1) My MIL and FIL for taking care of my tornado better than I take care of my tornado. Hehe. Bad Mommy.

2) Hubby for helping me get through the very first graveyard shift I had last night

3) Arny and Vids for reminding me that I am fabulous the way that I am

4) my Mom for letting me shop through her catalogues and letting me pay later ... hihihi ... believe it or not, my Mom is an Avon lady ... lol!

5) my Nanny, for letting me sleep late on a Sunday morning

6) YOU GUYS! You rock ... I look forward to posting every single day because I know that you would be sharing your wonderful take on whatever it is I post, no matter how mundane

7) for the 3 people who have already said yes to participating in my Monthly Swap of Accessories ... more participants please ... yes you ... I know you want to join ... drop me an email

8) good health, food on our table, shelter, peace in the house .. .all very important

9) the fact that the tornado still enjoys kissing and hugging me ... I love those moments

10) The Wooden Porch for my very lovely swap button (look at my sidebar!)

11) Rachel for my very lovely avatar which was a cery wonderful surprise (sidebar again please)

How was your week?

SPH # 14: GROSS

Adorable, but gross. Do you agree?

loving yourself

I got a comment from a certain Trick or Tricia in this post poking fun at my huge arms. I'm not sure if it's meant to be funny or nasty but seriously, it striked me as being nasty. This was the comment.

" Trick, aka Tricia said...
Wow. I can hardly see the bag! The picture's all "arms, arms, arms"!!! Reminds me of the movie "Over The Top".

I don't understand how other people put others down just so they would feel better about themselves. It's stupid. And pitiful to be honest. People who do this kind of thing is just plain miserable and they need to make other people feel miserable so that they would feel better about themselves or the way they look.

Unfortunately for you Trick aka Tricia, you didn't put me down. Right now I am watching Tyra Banks Show and they're talking about the exact same thing. So I say to you what Tyra says to people like you.

Honey, you can kiss my fat ass.

Coz I am beautiful and fabulous the way that I am. My decision to lose my baby weight is so that I would live longer for my beautiful son. And it will never be because of people like you. You will never be good enough for anyone because you are far too miserable to be really happy. People like you will never find what they are looking for because you're too busy putting others down. No one will ever like you for real, because behind your back, they do the exact same thing. I pity you.

I may be fat but I have people who love me for me, flabs and all. I have people who support me and look beyond the physical. Do you? I know you don't. If you did, you wouldn't be doing the things you do.

So ladies, don't ever let someone like Trick put you down. You are beautiful in your own way. Love yourself. Love your body. And tell me, WHY ARE YOU BEAUTIFUL?

And to support that, here's a recipe for some yummy food to be enjoyed by you and your family.

Chicken Puffs (click on it to enlarge and read recipe)

B's 1st Haircut Certificate

Here is a copy of the certificate of first haircut that the tornado received from the salon when he got his first ever haircut. It's pretty cute and worth every penny. After all, they only have those firsts once.

Kooky's Monthly Mini Swap: Accessories

KMMS: February - Accessories

I was thinking of what theme to come up with for this month. After the uber fattening swap we had last month, we need to find a way to disguise all of the fat we might accumulate from it. So I was tinkering around and I saw my vast collection of accessories and thought to myself, why not have an accessory swap? Women all over the world, whatever race or background they may have likes accessories. I'm pretty sure as well that different countries may have different accessories. Pictured above are some of my collections.

So if you wanna participate in this accessory swap, leave me an email at kayinanutshell at gmail dot com. Leave your name, home address, blog url, email address and age. Why age? Because we want to send out age appropriate accessories to our partners right? Don't worry, I won't reveal it on the net. It will be our lil secret.

Accessories to be swapped need not be limited to earrings, necklaces, or bracelets. It may also be hair clips, belts, trinkets, brooch, hats, or gloves. Anything that adorns a woman.

So all you woman out there, what are you waiting for?

Don't you want to participate?