Happy New Year World! Let us start this year with a good cheer and hoping that 2012 will bring us prosperity, happiness, unity and peace to mankind.
I would like to share these pictures which I took at Downtown Orlando during the Fresh from Florida Parade, formerly known as the Orlando Citrus Parade which was held on December 31, 2011. 
I enjoyed it but, this year's parade is a bit disappointing to see compared to the parade that I saw in 2008. Maybe because I expect too much. I was looking forward to see more citrus floats or floats with Florida produce perhaps.
I like all the floats but, I guess most of us are anxious to see more. The most applauded participants are the "Men and Women in Uniform" with their families. When they pass by to our area, we gave them a standing ovation and we shouted "Thank You".
I was really hoping to see decoration of oranges to this float.
I am hoping that for 2012, the parade will be more fun and exciting to watch. 
This location is along the Lake Eola Park in Summerlin Street area where the parade ends. Hubby and I love where we position ourselves during the parade because the big tree gave us the shade. We were surrounded with behave people ^_^. To sum it up, I enjoyed the parade and all the participants are interesting and fun to watch. Click here to see more photos of the Fresh from Florida Parade.
I would like to share these pictures which I took at Downtown Orlando during the Fresh from Florida Parade, formerly known as the Orlando Citrus Parade which was held on December 31, 2011. I enjoyed it but, this year's parade is a bit disappointing to see compared to the parade that I saw in 2008. Maybe because I expect too much. I was looking forward to see more citrus floats or floats with Florida produce perhaps.I like all the floats but, I guess most of us are anxious to see more. The most applauded participants are the "Men and Women in Uniform" with their families. When they pass by to our area, we gave them a standing ovation and we shouted "Thank You". I was really hoping to see decoration of oranges to this float.I am hoping that for 2012, the parade will be more fun and exciting to watch. This location is along the Lake Eola Park in Summerlin Street area where the parade ends. Hubby and I love where we position ourselves during the parade because the big tree gave us the shade. We were surrounded with behave people ^_^. To sum it up, I enjoyed the parade and all the participants are interesting and fun to watch. Click here to see more photos of the Fresh from Florida Parade.
The Fresh From Florida Parade is formerly known as Orlando Citrus Parade is scheduled tomorrow, December 31, 2011 at 11 A.M along the streets of Downtown Orlando. The parade will start at Orange Avenue and Robinson Street. It follows south to Anderson Street, then over to Rosalind Avenue, and finally north back to Robinson Street. So, if you are heading to Downtown, avoid those streets because it will be close at 10 A.M. Remember, between Garland and Lake Avenue, you should avoid the following: Church St, Pine St, Central Ave., Washington Ave., Jefferson Ave., and some side streets will be close at 8 A.M. for parade preparations.
I was worried sick since Saturday when my friend and his wife had no updates on their FB walls. Both of them are my co-teachers during my first school assignment in Besigan, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. When Bagyong Sendong struck Northern Mindanao, Philippines, hundreds were missing and Tropical Storm Washi caused more than a thousand fatalities, and 1000+ are officially listed as missing.
Their house is located on the badly hit area. I have been to their place and when the raging water rises up to their gate, it really means trouble.
Neighbors find refuge on their roof...waiting for the water to subside. All the residents impacted by these flood waters were forced to seek refuge on their roofs. 
The whole first floor was engulf with muddy water.
They are worried....
... and sleepy....
... and the water subside...
... and they are safe to come down...
In few hours the house looks like this:
You can tell how deep the flood water is. Almost 20 ft perhaps? Or more?
Tropical Storm Washi has brought 10 hours of torrential rains. The result was a disastrous flash flood over Northern Mindanao including my beloved city, Cagayan de Oro. My city is an area that rarely experiences tropical cyclones. During these hours, hundreds of people were killed as flood waters destroyed the homes along the riverbanks. As far as I remember in four decades, this flood is the worst in my city's history. My friends survived the flooding and though they lost everything, they have each other and that's what matter's most.
Here are some of the photos taken and shared to public in 
I was about 8 years old when there was flooding in Consolacion. My uncle carried me on his back because it was so deep and the streets were ankle-deep. Not this time! This is worst because according to my cousin, the water rise up quickly and their house was engulf with flood water above the roof. All their belongings GONE forever and that includes the appliances. Thank God that 6 of them plus two children are safe! All the neighbors that I knew from childhood were all safe but, some of them are in the evacuation area and no place to come home for Christmas. 
I am pleading your HELP to please share your blessings. If you live in the city and you are not affected, bring food, water, and clothings to the evacuation centers of Balulang and Macanhan. Do not forget Consolacion, the street where I grew up. There is a Nuestra Senora Virgin del Rosario church in there and you can drop off your donations. I am imploring your help.
As for my relatives who lives in this area, they are temporarily taking shelter in the house with my mom. They have nothing this Christmas but, there are other people who have no one to hang on. Let us give them help NOW! If you live in the US, you may contact the information below, shared by Nene Luna :
Actually, I like this gadget but, I have problems with the video tranfer so, I lost interest in using this gadget.
It comes with a small tripod which I never opened.
This year is good for my blogging activity because I got this item for free plus the iPad2 that I won from sponsoredtweets. Awesome really.
This task was the highest paid so far because I have the software,cash,and video cam which all totalled to $500.
I am a stay at home wife so, blogging is my only means to earn a little bit. I got so much blessings this year and I hope it continues for the next year to come. Happy Holiday everyone.
The client asked me how do I know which documents are needed and not. Well, I simply told her that I read the instructions carefully. So far, all clients are satisfied because they are happily divorce, hmmm. 
What I am trying to say is that, all the documents that the clients passed to the circuit court were accepted and no problems. Ironic it may sound but, they are happily divorced! 
If you have friends who works in the hospital, a 
We went to Walgreens and saw this Hummer Limousine park outside. 
I was curious about the inside of this limo so, I googled it and I found this:
Wow! No wonder that this Hummer Limo is popular for prom nights and parties. It's like a new world inside, don't you think?
Visit 
Here is the half-rack baby back ribs with fries and corn bread. It is priced at 6.99 and if this is my plate, I can't finish it all. This portion is for big guys so, I think I only ordered this meal once. The ribs are so delicious. 
Sometimes, IKEA gives FREE breakfast and usually, this particular meal: scrambled eggs, bacon, and potatoes.
Honestly, I enjoyed the food in the restaurant but, I am more excited in window shopping. The display of their interior home design is totally awesome. You should visit IKEA store near your neighborhood. When you are tired roaming the second floor, you can check out the Exit Cafe and Bistro and have a bite of their affordable hotdogs, pizzas and chips. 
This dog is huge and so many people tried to pet her. I can't go near her so, I used the zoom in to make it look like that I was closer to where she was. I was just feeling the nostalgia and the fun childhood memories.
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My husband loves the Christmas tree and it was the most beautiful Christmas tree he ever have. Well, I tought he appreciate it more because this is our first Christmas tree. Last year, I spent my Christmas in the Philippines and he spent it in Mississippi with his brothers and sisters.
That's the Christmas cookies on the tin can LOL. My table is crowded oh well, it's Christmas...should be full of everything:-)
Actually, last night, I took these village off the table and added it under the Christmas tree. I basically declutter the top of the table.
Over the top of this drawer, I also put some of the Christmas village. I put some decoration around the big mirror too.
Anyway, inside the Haunted Mansion is not at all scary. Even the kids would say that but, they keep coming back because they love the ghostly figures and some animated tricks. The picture below is the entrance of the mansion. Watch out for the tricks out there.
This is the musical wall where when you touch the musical instruments, they create a sound. 
Here is a ghostly figure which will show up during the rides.
I guess this is a computer generated figure. The head shows up together with other ghostly figures dancing and having dinner. It was really interesting and fun to watch. 
The pictures on the wall will change dramatically. 