Beautiful Blogger Award

Sorry for the late post of this wonderful award. Not that I have forgotten to post it but because I have been busy lately. Although I am not sure whether I deserve this wonderful award but my big THANK YOU to Rose-Etcetera Etcetera for sharing this award to me.
As a requirement I have to list 7 things about me.

1. I collect scented candles and candle holders
2. I prefer to eat sea food rather than meat.
   
3. I love baking cakes.
4. I do a simple exercise everyday and that 's walking.
   
5. I can't resist chocolates
   
6. I love to travel with my family.
   
7. I am scared of worms

Anyone who wish to grab the award can grab it. Thank you and happy blogging!

Sky Watch Friday

On 22 February 2010 between 7:35 to 7:45 pmHave a wonderful weekend!

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FMX Kaos Int'l Freestyle Team

Last Saturday, me and the kids attended the Blacktown City Show for the first time ever at Blacktown Showground. It is the longest running event in the City's history and a weekend of great entertainment for the entire family.
And one of the entertainers was the FMX Kaos International Freestyle Team. It is the first original and fastest growing freestyle motorcross team in Australia. The team has performed over 800 shows around OZ and overseas. Over the past 8 years the team has constantly pushed the limits to bring the spectators the craziest tricks possible. We were all fascinated with their performance during the entire show. It was a crazy entertaining show not to be missed.

Award from minniemadz

My friend, minniemadz awarded me this Ms Brightside Award. Thank you so much, madz.

Instructions:

1. Give a top 10 list of the things that makes you happy:
1. flowers
2. food
3. books/magazines
4. scented candles
5. candle holders
6. shoes
7. bags
8. my pc
9. figurines
10. my dvd collection
2. Give a top 5 list of trivia about yourself
1. I sleep on three pillows.
2. I can't sleep with coffee
3. I have a passion for plants especially flowering plants and succulents
4. I love sports and I played tennis when I was in high school
5. I have a dream job when I was a child and that was to become a teacher
3. Share the award with only 5 persons and ask them to do the same thing
4. Link the blogs you choose and link the blog of the person awarded you.

I am sorry to break the rule no 3 and part of the rule 4, for I share this award to anyone who wants to share some things about themselves. Please grab this award.

Today's Flowers

These were taken from the Horticulture Pavilion in Blacktown City Show last Saturday.To see more Today's Flowers entries please visit here.

Stink Bugs

Otherwise known as Bronze Orange Bug. I just found them attacking one of my citrus plants. I was so careful when taking these photos as they produce stink secretion when touched or alarmed. I sprayed them thereafter with Confidor. They are harmful to plants as they suck sap from young shoots and lay eggs on the leaf.

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Chocolate Brownies

This is what I fancy today. I bought it from the Filipino bakery nearby. It's rich, moist and dark. I don't eat so often chocolate brownies. And today I am indulging myself with one of the most satisfying desserts.

Sky Watch Friday

The sunrise on Feb 12, 2010. Taken from our front porch.Have a wonderful weekend!

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Dorothy is going to the District Swimming Carnival

In my previous posts, I blogged about my daughter, Dorothy that she competed for their School Swimming Carnival last February 1, 2010. But I haven't mentioned yet Dorothy's achievement about it.
Last year's School Swimming Carnival, she grabbed first place in both 50 meters Backstroke and Breaststroke, and 3rd place in the 50 meters Freestyle. Well, this year, she was 2nd place in both the 50 meters Breaststroke and 50 meters Freestyle. And she is selected again to represent her school for the 50 meters both the Freestyle and Breaststroke this coming District Swimming Carnival which will be on the 22nd of February.It's her third time in a row to be in the District Swimming Carnival. I thought she cannot make it to the district this year because her finish time might not qualify for the District Competition but glad she made it. There are about more than ten schools around Mt Druitt to compete. A tough competition as always and many good and well trained swimmers from different schools. I just hope that Dorothy can make it to the finish line and not to drop out. She has never came out a winner, but "who knows" this time, Lady Luck might be on our side.(lolz). Being in the District again for the 3rd time is something to be proud of, the excitement and the fun are the most important thing. Our best of luck to all the school swimming team this coming Monday.

Watery Wednesday-Island Hopping

These were taken during our last visit to the Philippines. We managed to go Island hopping around Mactan Island with my family and my sisters' family on board a hired motor boat with lunch package included and a few stop over of some islands around Mactan Island for the whole day. One of the highlights of the day was our visit to the fish and marine sanctuary where we can feed the fishes. But it was only hubby ended up feeding the fishes in the water. We didn't go to the water to feed them because we didn't feel like it . There were so many fishes that came by and it felt something uncomfortable when they tried to get your attention even if it was just like a gentle nibble that tickles. We just threw some food to the water instead.

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my brother in law, a tourist guide.
Dorothy, my brother in law and my niece Carmel.

David didn't go in the water because he wasn't feeling well but I did take him with us so he can enjoy the motor boat ride.

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Ruby Tuesday-Fruit Salad

Our all-time favourite dessert.
Ingredients:
red apple
rock melon
banana
strawberries
Navel Orange
kiwi
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Today's Flowers

I thought to share with you the flowers that I got this Valentine's Day from my hunny bunny.To see more Today's Flowers entries please visit here.

Valentine's Tag

I was tagged by Rose of Obtacles and Glories. Thank you Rose for this tag or meme. This is perfect for Valentine's Day.

Here are some simple mechanics:
1. Post this tag in your blog (multiple blogs allowed) with these mechanics.
2. Don’t forget to use the widget above linking to the site.
3. Post a photo of anything that has the color red.
4. Include also a saying or quote related to LOVE or the LOVE MONTH.
5. Tag as many as you can and instruct them to get back to Arlene's site to leave their url if they have joined.

"If you have love in your life it can make up for a great many things you lack.If you don't have it, no matter what else there is, it's not enough."

--Ann Landers

Anyone can grab this tag. Please feel free to do it.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

Sky Watch Friday

These were taken last January 22, 2010 between 7:45 to 8:00 pm.



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Feeding the Dino

This is my second post about our visit to Australian Museum. Some of the attractions there are the popular Dinosaur Exhibition and a Dinosaur show. I just paid a bit of extra with the entrance fee so the kids can watch the Dinosaur show for the first time in the afternoon. The Dino in the show is called Winnie, a Muttaburrasaurus Puppet, big enough to resemble a 3 yrs old Dino in the olden days. Winnie and her keeper entertained in the show about the life of the Dinosaur. The kids were so fascinated with Winnie and curious to learn more about Dinosaur.Dorothy was so lucky to be chosen to pretend feeding the Dino along with the other kids. I saw many kids who were so eager to try that experience as there were many children hands in the air wishing to be picked up by the keeper. Dorothy was so excited and enjoyed it so much and even engaged herself in the audience participation in the question and answer portion too. David on the other hand was quiet but enjoying the show as well. I was really glad he didn't appear to be scared of the Dino's appearance and the sound effects. I saw few kids got terrified and cried the moment the Dino appeared in the scene. And sorry for the poor quality of my pics. I hope I can get better quality next time.Can you see the man's legs?

Ruby Tuesday - Mr "Ladybug"

Here is David dress up as his favourite insect, a Ladybug. The pictures were taken during our visit to Australian Museum last January 2010. I always like to take the kids to Australian Museum whenever I can grab a chance on school holidays. They have lots of things to see and do there. We always take the train going to the city and that's where the excitement starts. One of the things that fascinated my little boy during our visit was the dress up characters of his favourite animal and insect. The costumes are provided free by the museum itself and come in wide selection. We all had a great time there and the kids can't wait for the next visit.This time he is a tiger.... GRRRRR.... GRRRRR!!!If you would like to join or want to see more red please click here.

My Clivia

I have a few collection of clivia. They are an amazing sight in my garden when they are in full bloom. I like these plants because they are easily grown and suitable to warmer conditions. They can be enjoyed as indoor plants in cooler climate.
I gathered from Gardening Australia site that the genus was named for Lady Charlotte Clive, Duchess of Northumberland, who was the granddaughter of Robert Clive of India (general and colonial administrator).


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