Worst Flood in the Philippines - sidetopic

I won't ever, ever forget Sept. 26, 2009. For 4 months I've been preparing a party for my husband's 40th birthday. We were so excited but the party never happened. When I switched on the TV, I was really sad when I saw my fellowmen lost their houses, cars and their loved ones. This was the worst flood, typhoon ever happened in Metro Manila since 1967.

Philippines is very lucky. There are many good samaritans out there. Rich and poor were united. So I call on to my fellow women. Pls. let us help our countrymen. You can send cash, food, clothing, beddings or help in packing relief goods to the following relief centers:

1. UP College of Arts and Letters Go to: College of Arts and Letters (CAL) University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City Hotline: 09296454102 (Prof. Roselle Pineda) Look for: Guard on Duty (in UP CAL)Operations: 24 hours until Wednesday tentatively You can:
Donate medicines, clothes, blankets, food to be distributed by Citizens’ Disaster Response Center.

2. Erica Paredes Go to: Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City (Call or text contact number for complete address) Contact #: 09174741930 Look for: Erica Paredes Operations: Throughout the week tentatively, from 10 am to 6 pm. You can:
Donate ready-to-eat foods like hard-boiled egg, bread, packed juice, sandwich filling
Volunteer to prepare sandwiches and distribute goods

3. NoyMar Relief Operations – QC Go to: Balay Expo Center, Farmers Market, Cubao or in White Space, Pasong Tamo Ext., Near BMW, Makati Look for: Clare Amador or Jana Vicente Hotlines: 09285205508, 09285205499, 0908-6579998, 0939-3633436, 9137122Operations: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. throughout the week until further notice.Website: www.marroxas.comYou can:
Donate drinking water, old medicines, clothing, blankets, canned goods, noodles
Volunteer to man stations and repack food.

4. Miriam Quiambao and World Vision Development Foundation Go to: One Orchard Road Building in Eastwood or at the World Vision office at 389 Quezon Avenue, corner West 6th St., Quezon City Hotline: 0917-8623209Look for: The guard in the lobby (on One Orchard Road) Website: http://www.twitter.com/miriamq, www.worldvision.org.phOperations: Until Sept. 28, 2009 (Monday), 24-hour operation You can:
Donate goods like clothes, blankets, canned goods, crackers, mattress, hygiene kits, noodles, bottled water, oatmeal, instant coffee, sugar (for relief pack to be distributed by World Vision)
Volunteer to help repack relief goods for World Vision starting today at 7pm
Deposit cash donations to World Vision Development Foundation, BPI savings account number 4251002415 and BDO savings account number 270043411

5. Philippine Army Go to: Philippine Army Gym inside Fort Bonifacio, Makati or General Head Quarter’s Gym in Camp Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, EDSA, Quezon City Hotline: 892-3417 (direct line), 845-9555 (trunkline) local. 6464 and 6466Look for: Any personnel on duty Operations: Ongoing everyday for 24 hours until further notice You can:
Donate relief goods (no cash)
Call hotline for rescue, evacuation or relief assistance.
Call to report missing persons

6. Papemelroti Gifts and Decorative Accessories Go to: 91 Roces Ave., Corner Scout Tobias, Quezon City or mall branches in Ali Mall Cubao, SM City North EDSA, SM Fairview, SM Megamall, Glorietta 3 in Makati, SM Centerpoint, SM SouthmallHotline: refer to website for individual branch numbers Website: www.papemelroti.com Operations: Mall hours (10am-9pm), ongoing everyday until further noticeYou can:
Donate goods like canned goods, clothing, blanket, cooking utensils and other relief goods EXCEPT cash.

7. Ateneo de Manila University Disaster Response Group Go to: Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights , Quezon City, Manuel V. Pangilinan Building Center for Student Leadership Lobby, University Dorm Cervini Hall Hotlines: 09089977166, 09178952792, 4266001 local 5050Look for: Gio Tiongson, President, Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaralWebsite: www.ateneosanggu.comOperations: 24-hour operations for the entire week. You can:
Donate goods like bottled water, sardines, canned goods, candles, cup noodles.
Volunteer to help repack relief goods, administer basic first aid.
Report missing persons.
Seek evacuation/temporary shelter at University Dorm Cervini Hall.

8. Citizens Disaster Response Center (CDRC) Go To: 72-A Times St., West Triangle Homes, Quezon City.Hotlines: 9299820, 9299822Operations: 8 a.m. onwards.You can:
Donate money, old clothes, blanket, bigas, munggo.
Volunteer to help distribute goods.

9. Radio Veritas Go To: Veritas Tower , West Ave. corner EDSA Look For: Karla Turingan Hotlines: 9257931 to 39, 0918 VERITAS Operations: 24-hours, tentatively until Tuesday.You can:
Donate old clothes, food, assorted goods, bottled water, cash.

10. Our Lady of Pentecost Parish Go to: 12 F. dela Rosa cor. C. Salvador Streets, Loyola Heights , Quezon City Hotlines: 632 4342397, 63 2 9290665Operations: 7 a.m. till 10 p.m. Sunday, until further notice.You Can:
Donate packed meals, bottled water.

11. MAKATI/TAGUIG/MUNTINLUPA Victory Fellowship – Fort Bonifacio Go to: Victory Fellowship, Every Nation Building , across Market-Market, Fort BonifacioLook for: Pastor Bernard Marquez Hotlines: 813-FORT, 8171212Operations: Tentatively until 5pm, may may extend hours. Entire week until Friday.Website: www.twitter.com/VictoryFort

You can:
Donate canned goods, milk, bottled water, clothes, cash.
Volunteer to help pack relief goods

12. Sacred Heart of Jesus Chaplaincy Go to: Hillsborough Village, Cupang, Muntinlupa City, Metro ManilaHotline: 8428148, 8079847Look for: Genelyn Sembrano, Meanne Cuneta Website: www.sacredheartofjesus-alabang.orgOperations: Tuesday-Sunday (Sept. 29-Oct 4). 8 am to 12 noon, 2 to 6 pm. You can:
Donate water, blankets, shoes, clothes and other goods
Donate in cash
13. PASIG CITY LUZON RELIEF: Volunteer / Donate / Pray Go to: Renaissance Fitness Center, 2nd Floor, Bramante Building, Renaissance Towers, Ortigas, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City Hotline: 0929-8713488Look for: Warren Habaluyas, co-founderE-mail: luzonrelief@gmail.comOperations: Monday to Saturday (Sept. 28-Oct. 3), 9am-7pm

You can:
Donate non-perishable food items, beddings, pillows, blankets, clothes
You can donate cash but it is not encouraged

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!

How to Apply the 80/20 Principle in the Lives of Smart Women?

1. Time Management

Every Monday (and then every morning), list down what you have to do. Now which of those tasks matter most to your job objectives? If you don't know, then it's time to sit down with your boss. Identify which projects matter to him / her and to the company. Factor in your boss idiosyncrasies too. You may have noticed the he/she gets obsessive about particular details - as long as those are in order, you are fine.

2. Business

If you sell products or services, most like 80% of your sales come from 20% of your customers. Nurture the 20%. Pamper those clients or improve the benefits of your fast moving products. That runs counter to most entrepreneurs' instinct to go after new accounts or promote the less popular items.

3. Job Hunting

Job seekers spend 80% of their time looking for job postings online and newspaper ads, but how many times have you been hired through a "cold" application? The best rackets and positions you've ever had were when you were recommended by someone within the company or industry. So do not go online - GO NETWORK. Build your relationships with people in the field in several months before you plan to resign.

help from WM team

21 Free Ways to Feel Calmer, Happier & Richer

1. Enjoy what you have - and know what you have
2. Find a prayer buddy
3. Make a happy playlist
4. Throw out you bad shoes
5. Make an " I did!" list
6. Make friends in the school parent committee
7. Find a crush - come on, it's fun to gush- whether it's over a fictional vampire with a sensitive soul, or the guy in the other department, your neighbor or an artista :)
8. Embrace the "downs" in the relationship with your kids - you simply can not force intimacy with them. But they will always love you and they will come back, one way to another.
9. Find ROFL YouTube links - ROFL (rolling on the floor laughing) videos of cute babies, pets, sitcoms. These are free and abundant on YouTube.
10.Invest in a really good pillow.
11.Keep a journal or a blog :)
12.Have a gay friend
13.A Cheap thrill - something fun that you can get any time like chocolate cake, an ice cream, chocolate mallows etc.
14.Chilled wine
15.Give yourself permission to change your mind
16.Start your own bank account - your own money for your own use. It's empowering to know you can walk out of a bad job, a bad marriage with something in your pocket. :D
17.Find a woman group - join our group!
18.Set clocks 20 minutes early
19.Find an office mentor
20.Eat lunch alone sometimes - it can help you clear your head and calms you.
21.Get moving - we won't say exercise. Just get active - a sport, a hobby, an evening walk with your friends or hubby.

Compile by: WM Team

Off Topic - Quarterlife Cris

What is a Quarterlife Crisis? I want to share this with everybody and especially with my friends in the office Blu & Wyndee. I have an article about quarterlife crisis sent to me years ago when I was on my 20 something by my good friend Deric.

The Quarter-Life Crisis

by unknown

It is when you stop going along with the crowd and start realizing that there are a lot of things about yourself that you didn't know and may or may not like. You start feeling insecure and wonder where you will be in a year or two, but then get scared because you barely know where you are now.

You start realizing that people are selfish and that, maybe, those friends that you thought you were so close to aren't exactly the greatest people you have ever met and the people you have lost touch with are some of the most important ones. What you do not realize is that they are realizing that too and are not really cold or catty or mean or insincere, but that they are as confused as you.

You look at your job. It is not even close to what you thought you would be doing or maybe you are looking for one and realizing that you are going to have to start at the bottom and are scared.

You miss the comforts of college, of groups, of socializing with the same people on a constant basis. But then you realize that maybe they weren't so great after all.

You are beginning to understand yourself and what you want and do not want. Your opinions have gotten stronger.

You see what others are doing and find yourself judging a bit more than usual because suddenly you realize that you have certain boundaries in your life and add things to your list of what is acceptable and what is not.

You are insecure and then secure. You laugh and cry with the greatest force of your life. You feel alone and scared and confused. Suddenly change is the enemy and you try and cling on to the past with dear life but soon realize that the past is drifting further and further away and there is nothing to do but stay where you are or move forward.

You get your heart broken and wonder how someone you loved could do such damage to you or you lay in bed and wonder why you can't meet anyone decent enough to get to know better. You love someone but maybe love someone else too and cannot figure out why you are doing this because you are not a bad person.
One night stands and random hook ups start to look cheap and getting wasted and acting like an idiot starts to look pathetic. You go through the same emotions and questions over and over and talk with your friends about the same topics because you cannot seem to make a decision.

You worry about loans and money and the future and making a life for yourself and while winning the race would be great, right now you'd just like to be a contender!

What you may not realize is that everyone reading this relates to it. We are in our best of times and our worst of times, trying as hard as we can to figure this whole thing out.

Analysis:

1. a quarter life crisis - is a point in your life wherein you are faced with the fact that you already served your purpose. What else is there instore for you now that you already reached your prime?

2. a quarter life crisis - is a term applied to the period of life immediately following the major changes of adolescence, usually ranging from the ages of 21 - 29. The term is named by analogy with mid-life crisis. Characteristics of quarter-life crisis may include: feeling "not good enough" because one can't find a job that is at one's academic/intellectual level, frustration with relationships, the working world, and finding a suitable job or career, confusion of identity, insecurity regarding the near future, insecurity concerning long-term plans, life goals, insecurity regarding present accomplishments, re-evaluation of close interpersonal relationships, disappointment with one's job, nostalgia for university, college, tendency to hold stronger opinions, boredom with social interactions, loss of closeness to high school and college friends, financially-rooted stress (unanticipatedly high cost of living, etc.) loneliness, desire to have children, a sense that everyone is, somehow, doing better than you.

3. In the context of the quarter-life crisis, however, they occur shortly after a young person  usually an educated professional, in this context  enters the "real world". After entering adult life and coming to terms with its responsibilities, some individuals find themselves experiencing career stagnation or extreme insecurity. The individual often realizes the real world is tougher, more competitive and less forgiving than they imagined. Furthermore, the qualifications they have spent so much time and money earning are not likely to prepare them for this disillusionment.

BOTTOMLINE: Enjoy every moment of your life. Add life to our years and not add years to our life...

Shop More for Less

WHERE TO EAT:
1. SINANGAG EXPRESS
I've tried eating in Sinangag Express in Makati Cinema Square. It offers reasonably priced meals with a lot of choices ranging from P50 to P100. You can order Dangsilog, Longganisa meal, Cornsilog, Bangilog, Tocino meal, Hamburger steak, Tapa Orig, Porkchop Meal, Boneless Bangus, Lucban Longganisa complete with red egg & tomatoes. You may also have Tapang Tapat - my favorite! real beef with 2 eggs.
Sinangag Express has a 24-hour delivery service as well at a minimum of P150 orders.

2. RUFO'S
Tapas are the must-tries at Rufo's. This place is visited mostly by 20 somethings, Call Center & BPO crowd. Rufo's price ranges from P65 to P 120. And Rufo's is open 24/7. Branches is in 4736 Kalayaan corner Salamanca St., Makati City (in front of the old International School), Pasig at Lot 9,Block 5, San Miguel Avenue and in Libis.

3. JOLLIBEE
Of course, Jollibee! They also offer tapa with sinangag and egg. You van pair this with brewed coffee or hot chocolate.

FASHION ACCESSORIES:

1. KULTURA
You can find Kultura in SM City The Block, Megamall, SM Mall of Asia & SM Makati. You can buy beaded bracelets at P50 and hand painted wooden bangles for only P 199. Kultura has a great selection of accessories each different & unique in style. Necklaces prices ranges from P199 to P499. Pearl Studs can be bought at P49. A friend of mine was able to buy full set of fresh water pearls with necklace, bracelet & earrings all just for P499.

2. GIRL SHOPPE
In this shop you can buy hair accessories for P50, hair extensions, chic belts at P280, bags & wallets, clutch bags and make up starts at )220 and a compartment filled wallet at P300. There are also variety of bejeweled watches from P250 to P900. Long neclace with pendant starts at P250. Oversized and Stud earrings at P 140 and above.

Girl Shoppe is located at Robinsons Galleria & Tiendesitas.

CHEAPEST GROCERIES:

1. SHOPWISE
What's great about Shopwise is its hypermart format. You can buy everything affordable you need under one space.
Shopwise is located in Pasong Tamo ext., Libis, Quezon City and Festival Mall.

2. PUREGOLD
Puregold's target market varies from Class B to C & D residential and sari-sari store markets. Just like Shopwise, Puregold's aisles are also spacious and also offering low prices.

3. HI-TOP
Hi-Top goers in QC branch still attest to its affordability. This is a place where you find imported goods that are normally found in other supermarket.

4. NEW LIFE
I knew New Life since I was in grade 4 when we are living in Panay Ave., QC. New Life transferred to a bigger place in Quezon Ave., West Ave. Just like Puregold, the clients of New Life are from residential and sari-sari store markets. Their prices are really low.

CHEAPEST GIFT ITEMS:

1. VENTE
You can find Vente in almost all malls in Metro Manila. Instead of going to Divisoria, you can go to Vente to buy toys & gift items.

CHEAPEST HOME & NOVELTY ITEMS:

1. UNIQUE NOVELTY & TOY CORPORATION
Our 800 sq. m. showroom has a wide variety of over 30,000 items such as:-
- novelties and gift items
- Christmas decors, trees, garlands, ribbons
- Halloween costumes, masks, hats, accessories, and decors
- Party costumes, wings, wands, tiaras, hats, and accessories
- home décor (angel figurines, vases, paper and vinyl lanterns, incense sticks, water
fountains)
- religious figurines, rosaries, candles- scrapbook accessories
- life-like dog figurines, clocks- mind games and puzzles- scented candles, candleholders
- corporate/party giveaways
- wedding/debut souvenirs- micro-bean stuffed toys
- houseware- kitchenware- hardware accessories
- artificial plants and flowers
- catering equipment (chafing dish, soup kettle, juice dispenser, chocolate fountain)
- stuffed toys and kiddy toys- and much, much, more!!!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS: - For price or any other inquiry, kindly take note of the item numbers and call us up for faster assistance. - Children under 10 years of age are not allowed inside the showroom to avoid breakage and accidents.- They only accept CASH PAYMENTS.

Store Hours:Tuesday to Saturday; 9am to 5:30pm Address:15 Zorra Street, Barangay Paltok, San Francisco Del Monte, Quezon City 1105, Philippines

Direction from South Area (Greenhills, Pasig, Mandaluyong, Taguig, Makati, and Pasay):Take EDSA (North-bound), make a u-turn after Trinoma Mall and SM North EDSA. Turn right at WEST AVENUE. At the first stop light, turn right at BALER STREET (Shell Gas Station). After the URATEX sign board, turn left at KUNDIMAN STREET. Then turn right at the second street, which is ZORRA STREET. After one intersection, look for the BIG BROWN GATE #15 at your right side and that's it!

Direction for commuters:From South, take MRT to NORTH AVENUE STATION. Ride a jeepney going to Quiapo at WEST AVENUE. Go down at BALER STREET corner WEST AVENUE (Shell Gas Station).Take a tricycle (near Ministop) and just give them our address 15 ZORRA STREET and that's it!

2. IKEA

A brand from Swede, is known for their modern & low priced furnishing. You can buy lighting, tables & chairs, kitchen & dining, bathroom fixtures, storage & shelves. All items are averagely priced at P150 to P3,000 only.

STORE ADDRESSES: KAMIAS SHOP: 120 Kamias Road, QC 8:00am to 5pm WEEKDAYS, 10:30am to 7:30pm WEEKENDS: WHITEPLAINS SHOP: 129 Katipunan Avenue, QC 10:30am to 7:30pm DAILY.

Source: GF Magazine

What not to Wear to Work

The way you dress affects how others view you. It's nothing personal, just business.

Many professional women are guilty of multiple fashion faux pas without realizing it, and their lack of judgment can sometimes lead to being passed over for a job or promotion.Dressing for success means business, not pleasure.

1. Too much cleavage - Showing too much cleavage at work is the No. 1 fashion faux pas on our list. Studies show that women who dress in sexy attire in a professional environment are more often passed over for promotions than women who dress more conservatively. Bottom line: If you want to get ahead, ditch the low-cut top.
2. Too-short skirt - Wearing a micro-mini may send the message that you're trying to compensate for skills you lack in other areas. Also, the knee is a visual anchor, says Barbara Pachter, an etiquette expert. People's attention will be drawn downward when they approach you, instead of toward your face where it should be. Save your minis for after office hours and, while it doesn't need to be knee length, put on a skirt that you can sit down in without showing too much thigh.
3. See-through clothes - Summer materials such as organza and liquid jersey look and feel cool and pretty, but in the light of a staff meeting, they can reveal the outlines of your legs — and much more. The best solution is to check out your ensemble in a bright, naturally lit room before leaving for work. Always wear transparent blouses over camis or under jackets; transparent dresses and skirts should be layered over a slip or leggings. Ginger Burr of Total Image Consultants notes that buying clothes with lining — especially white pants and skirts — is always a safe choice.
4. Over-accessorizing - A rule of thumb when it comes to accessories in the workplace: Less is more. Costume jewelry, when worn in bulk, tends to look tacky. The real thing, on the other hand, can come off as gaudy. A boardroom-ready look includes one show stopper plus subtle accessories. That means if you're going to put on a chunky beaded necklace, stick to minimal earrings and arm candy.
Bringing the beach into the office Sundresses, spaghetti straps, flip-flops. Nothing makes you look less professional than coming to the office like you're dressed for the beach. Having a cover-up like a pashmina, neutral blazer or cardigan on hand will always make an outfit look more professional. Truth be told, however, these summer staples are best avoided at the office. Trade your tank top for a silk shell and Havaianas for backless mules.

Source: Laura Sinberg, Forbes.com

Inspirational Tips for Smart Women

Friendships represent a significant & important role in most of our lives. I hope we can share these inspirational tips to our circle of friends. We can make these our status message in our ym :)



1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4. Your job won't take care of you when you get sick. Your friends and family will. Stay in touch.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month. :(

6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. Save for retirement...start now!

9. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

10. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

11. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

12. Don't compare life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

13. If a relationship has to be secret, you shouldn't be in it.

14. Everything can change in a blink of an eye. But don't worry; GOD never blinks.

15. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

16. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

17. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

18. Burn the candles,use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

19. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

20. Always choose life.

21. Forgive everyone, everything. - Even Jesus forgives & forgets :)

22. What other people think of you is none of your business. Practice the art of "deadma".

23. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

24. Don't take yourself seriously. No one else does.

25. Believe in miracles.

26. Don't audit life. Show up & make the most of it now.

27. Your children get only one childhood.

28. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

29. Get outside everyday. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

30. If we threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

31. The best is yet to come.

32. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up & show up.

33. Yield.

34. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

Posted by: AC Associates