The Pacman Cake.

If you know of a couple or friends who are so into Pacman...such themed cake would be a hit. And since Pacman now is more synonymous to Manny Pacquiao, this cake (with a boxer topper) could be a very apt cake in his victories parties. Love the design and idea? Check out here for whom this cake was made and who skillfully designed it.

The Faltered CPA Dream.

"Assets are what you own", "Liabilities are what you owe", "Capital, or owners’ equity, is the difference between what you own and what you owe". It's been almost a decade since I first learned about these accounting concepts. As you know, I took up Commerce in college so accounting subjects were part of our curriculum. Unfortunately, Accounting became my waterloo so I concentrated on Business Administration on my majoring year. I initially dreamed of becoming a CPA and working for a partnership like Las Vegas Quickbooks Accounting Firm but fate has other plans for me. But who knows, in the future, I can still pursue my education and my CPA dream could be rejuvenated. And who further knows, I might find myself working on general ledgers and t-accounts of well-known companies from Homeowner Associations, Casinos/Gaming, Contractors, Developers and Retail/Convenience Stores industries.

Mr. Independent.

Here's a proof that my son is slowly learning to be independent. He can now entertain and play by himself. Playing alone is a valuable skill in babies that builds independence, creativity and imagination. He has his own corner here in our room where he would simply grab the toys he'd like to play. It is in these times when I take chance of the time to work on my online tasks. When he's through or he has enough playing time, he'd start making "kulit-kulit" to me, blocking his body and preventing me to further type on my laptop.

And yes, fixing and packing his messed toys are already included in my day-to-day to do list.

Long Drive Getaway with the Family.

Out of town adventures are much more enjoyable if traveling with the whole family. I have the fondest memories of our domestic and even international trips with my family and I am so wanting to travel with them again. We're now geographical far from each other: my folks and my eldest sister is in abroad, two other siblings are in our Makati home, while me, hubby and Asher are staying here in my in-laws in QC. It's been a while since we had an out of town adventure so come December or March next year, or whenever everyone's free for a one week getaway, I'd love to enjoy a long drive with them just like what we did 10 years ago when we had a tour of luzon. We could hire a RV and Dad, my hubby and my BIL could take turns in driving. Of course, nothing could impede and ruin a wonderful trip so we'll take note of a motorhome towing service provider's number ready all the time for road assistance.

This post made me suddenly miss all of them...hoping to see them all real soon.

It's No Wonder.

I was surprised to learn from a friend how costly it is to have a haircut from a salon in the US. Unlike here where I am from, you have to set an appointment in salons there before hand because they don't usually accommodate walk ins. Now it got me thinking, the reason why their services are pegged much higher is because they get quality beauty school houston education from the likes of Regency Institute, the fastest growing beauty school in the US. Their students get nothing but the best and exceptional cosmetology courses complete with high quality training from their expert instructors. Their campuses mirror upscale salons so they have first hand experience of how is it like to work in salons and other venues like cruise ships and runways where hair cutting services are needed.