ISO: Photoshop Actions.

I've been digishop-hopping lately as I hunt for cool BUT reasonably-priced Photoshop actions. As you've probably noticed (check out now if you still haven't), I am into "photo-overloading" my main blog. Well, it's not that I intend to make it a photoblog or aiming to slow down your bandwith, but I'm just so enamored lately with my Flickr PRO (yep, I'm now flickring with a pro account). Then I also just recently joined the photohunt craze and prolly, it's just about time to maximize my S3 IS toy (features of which I still haven't fully mastered). Let's just say that I'm quite serious into photography lately..have plans of taking up basic lessons but I'm pretty contented with my self-help learning technique at the moment. Don't have the luxury of time to take up formal lessons yet.

As I've mentioned, I'm in the lookout for nice actions to use on my photos. Having online coupons to digital scrapping shops would also be a nice option..but the question is, where can I possibly get hold of them.

By the way, we already have Baby A's 4D video. Please check it out here.

Our Mumi.

An uncle whom we haven’t seen in a while paid us a visit two weeks ago. He’s actually based in the province together with my Grandma who I equally miss. She’s not that weak yet but we limit her travels especially the long ones since she’s too old to stand long drives (Manila is 9 hours drive away from Isabela). She used to do that, though, alone when she’s a bit younger. Anyway, I am reminded of our sweet, old “Mumi” as our Uncle brought us some fruit preserves and meat products skillfully made by her. There are several bottles of preserved pineapple, mango and a certain fruit which we call “littuko” in our dialect. She also sent us marinated and ready-to-cook beef tapa, longganisa and embutido. Yup, my Lola is so much into homemaking. She’s actually a Home Economics teacher way back her younger years…thus she’s into cooking, food preserving, crafts, and gardening. I remember when we were still kids and we used to have our vacation in the province, my siblings and I would join her in the garden (armed with gardening tools and disposable gloves) every morning. We help her tend and water the plants. In the kitchen, we’d also help her prepare and cook our meals. I miss my Lola so much..hope I get to see her soon. To our dearest Mumi, Happy 82nd Birthday on the 21st!

Our Mumi and Uncle on my Dec '05 wedding.

Unfolding...

Finally, I have it up and running.

I'll still maintain this blogger account but I'll now be blogging more often there(http://mdanganan.com). Please link it up and hope to see you there.

Two Things Tag.

Got tagged by Yna.

1. Two names I go by: I'd like to share four: Mai (nick), Maria Elena (my name on my IDs and legal docs), Maileen (long version of my nickname from which "mai" was derived) and Ninin (pen name at home).
2. Two things I am wearing right now: oversized shirt and uber-low waisted shorts
3. Two things I like to do: Eat and Sleep (lolz)
4. Two things I want very badly in this moment: Tuna Fettucine (World Chicken) and the DVD of Baby A's 4D ultrasound (we'll have it next week pa kasi)
5. Two things I did last night: Underwent 4D ultrasound and watch TV before retiring the night
6. Two things I am doing tomorrow: Hear mass and blog/digiscrap
7. Two things I ate today: Tinapang Bangus (breakfast) and Paksiw na Pata (lunch)
8. Two favorite beverages: Water and Fruit shakes (i miss fruitas waahh!)
9. Two of my favorite food: pasta and sweets (tsk tsk tsk)
10. Two persons I last spoke to: hubby and Mom-in-law
11. Two things about me that you may not have known: gymnast wannabe and when I was younger, I wished I could change my name to "Ashley"
12. Two jobs that I have had in my life: Bank Teller and Accounts Payable Assistant
13. Two movies I would watch over and over: Scary Movie and The Notebook
15. Two favorite things to do: Blog and digiscrap

I'm not tagging anyone this time..seems everyone has done this already.

Pisces Horoscope 2008.

Pisces Horoscope 2008 brings only good news, success and better luck in all phases of life for people born under this sun sign. The best period of the year would be the time after the month of July. Before that, small hurdles or problems may occur for the Pisces people. As per the horoscope, commitment is the main theme of the year for the Pisces people.The horoscope 2008 advices Pisces people to avoid any kind of distraction in life, as these may lead to unnecessary problems and hurdles.

The year 2008 would witness a steady rise in income for the entire period. As for the career, the stars have only positive to say about this aspect. The Pisces people are said to not only have a stable but also an upward moving career.

If Pisces people want success in their professional front then it is advisable for them to just go for their goals. Leave your comfort zone and move forward with all the energy.

Try to avoid any kind of unnecessary issues as they will only result in misunderstandings and problems in your life. The horoscope 2008 talks of opportunities for being more commitments in the love life for the Pisces people. Those who are single and don’t want to remain so anymore can be sure of finding that perfect one with little of efforts. Moreover, the horoscope advices people born under this sign to keep no secrets in their love life, as it will create only problems for them.

~ Just like Alpha (thanks for this tag, sis!), I do not totally adhere or trust my fate into these horoscopes but it's fun reading them though. And since it is the New Year, might as well tag a few friends - Yna, Kathy and Ann. All you have to do is visit this LINK, choose your Zodiac Sign and copy/paste what the stars have to say on your blog then highlight all the predictions that you like or you can relate to. It’s that easy! Come on, don’t be a kill joy. Let’s all start the year with good vibes.