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Since it is a rainy season, it is but important to know how to prevent water-borne diseases.  After suffering the ruthlessness of Typhoon Ondoy, there would be a high chance of  a water-borne disease outbreak. Waterborne diseases are diseases or illnesses caused by ingesting contaminated water.

5. Read about water-borne diseases. Know it so that you can prevent it. What are the common water-borne diseases:
A. Diarrhea
B. Amoebiasis
C. Dysentery
D. Cholera
E. Acute Gastroenteritis
F. Typhoid Fever
4. Cook food properly. Avoid raw foods, vegetables, fruit, meat that are not properly cooked because it may have been in contact with contaminated water that can cause disease when ingested.
3. Clean environment. Make sure that garbage, animals are away from your drinking water source. More often, the feces of animals have parasites that can contaminate your water and will lead to disease.
2. Clean drinking water source. There are many ways to clean your drinking water such as boiling, filtration, purification and distillation. If you have extra money, you can buy water from drinking stations per liter or bottles. As much as possible do not share drinking bottles/glasses.
1. Proper Hand washing. This may be a cliché but it is the simplest way in order to prevent the spread of disease causing microorganisms. Poor hygiene is one of the major cause of water-borne diseases and main culprit of acquiring hookworms and pinworms from contaminated sources.

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE.

A lot of people are in dire need of donations right now due to Typhoon Ondoy, so I have accumulated some of the methods on how to donate as convenient as possible:

1. Through PayPal For international donations. Proceeds will be sent to Philippine National Red Cross
2. Through SmartMoney 5577-5144-1866-7103 Proceeds will be sent to Philippine National Red Cross
3. Through GCash 0917-9751092. Proceeds will be sent to Philippine National Red Cross
4. Through Text

Proceeds will be sent to Philippine National Red Cross. Transaction fee is for free.
5. Through Credit Card via ABS-CBN Proceeds will be sent to ABS-CBN Foundation
6. Through Credit Card via GMA Proceeds will be sent to GMA Kapuso Foundation
7. Through Cash/Cheque/Bank via GMA Proceeds will be sent to GMA Kapuso Foundation
8. Through Cash/Cheque/Bank via ABS-CBN Proceeds will be sent to ABS-CBN Foundation
9. Through DSWD donations drop-off points
10. Through Bank via Philippine National Red Cross

10. Visit www.ondoyrelief.org, www.typhoonondoy.org
11. For more detail ways on how to donate, please click here, here and here
12. For more info, please click here

May GOD help us all.

I am very thankful that my family is safe and sound here in the comfort of our home. Nothing bad happened except for our busted internet connection (that’s nothing compared to what happened to our fellow Filipinos) so I have thought of this 5 things that I believe in our own little way can help:

5. Be Aware. Turn on your television sets, radios, and internet for news. If there’s any “important” information that you can share please do spread the news. Awareness can also decrease a person’s anxiety level.

4. Look through your closet. Sort the things that you can donate to the people affected by the disaster. Send it to the nearest relief center e.g school, parish church, establishments, etc.

3. Be Sensitive. If you don’t have anything good to comment/say or post in your blog, Twitter, Facebook, Friendster, Multiply, MySpace account and whatnot please, DO SHUT UP. In the same manner, please exercise your PATIENCE. Just think of the people who are outside fighting for their lives and think of yours— safe, sound and comfortable.

2. Don’t clog the network. Don’t send group messages/chain texts that are unnecessary are obviously just rumors. Just because you don’t have anything to do or you just want to use up your unlimited text. It affects the rescue system the government and other agencies are conducting. Communication is important so please. (This pisses me off. Really!)

1. Pray. I don’t need to elaborate on this but if all else fails, HE IS OUR ONLY REFUGE. Let us pray that our country can surpass this disaster. For those who are still on their roofs and have nothing to eat or drink, for those who are safe in their homes, for the rescue team, the government and other agencies… send them your holy spirit and give them strength in this catastrophic moment. AMEN.

This are just few, simple, little things we can do to help. If we start doing this by ourselves, we can make it easier for the people who are really IN there, IN that situation whether they are the victims or rescuers.

Ondoy is an eye-opener for us all. It is an instrument by God not to punish or make us suffer but to make and draw ourselves closer to him. Let us not be mad, let us not question why instead, let us unite as one nation so that we can all make it through this state of calamity.

I personally, have done all of the above since I can’t go out and I am here at home safe and sound. I am thinking of volunteering for tomorrow,so let’s see. How about you? What will you do to help?

SALAMAT.
THANK YOU.

There are 2 kinds of definition for this word.

A denotative meaning of the word is here.

The connotative meaning, I think, depends on each of us. On the other note, I ask, does it have a meaning if we don’t really “really” use it?

Thank You, for me, is a word (actually, Its a SENTENCE. A complete sentence.) soooo simple that it became an understatement and has lost its sincerest meaning. I am convicted— so to speak for not giving it for the simplest reason that helped me pass through a day.

On the other note, if you use THANK YOU more often, will it lose its meaning as well? Look at its transition as the world evolves…

THANKS… Thanx… Thnx… Tnx… TY..

What can you say???

Well, I honestly will run out of text character (if there’s a limit like Twitter. LOL) just to name each person, each thing, each moment that are making my life in its homeostasis right now.

Headed by Swiss chocolate brand Toblerone, the 2nd National Thank You Day on October 20, 2009 aims to bring people together to honor extraordinary and inspirational people in the Philippines who deserve to be shown the sincerest appreciation.

In coordination, Rep. Rep. Cynthia Villar (Lone District, Las Pinas City) proposed the declaration of the 20th day of October every year as a “National Thank You Day.” Stated in House Bill 5466.

Sign the petition here.

(photo by Philos)

If you like the photo, you might want to vote for us here.

Click here and here for my THANK YOU blog post.

Join Toblerone as they celebrate National Thank You Day on October 20, 2009 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.

Ironic how we need this “National Thank You Day” just so we can have a “real” reason or purpose for saying the 2 most simple words known to man, THANK YOU. Do we really need it?

Go on… Say it… It can change the world. :]

P.S
I said Thank You to a friend one time and he said, “For what?” Well… that made me uncomfortable for saying it. LOL! Maybe its one of the reason why we don’t say it often, we think its OK.

Finally, Globe gives us Super-Unli. What a perfect compensation for a students, lovers, people who had tight budget and a bummer’s life (like mine LOL)…

We can now enjoy unlimited texting AND calling to Globe/TM subscribers for only P150 for 5 days.

To subscribe to Super-Unli just follow these 3 easy steps:

Step 1- Load up (at least P151.00)
Step 2- Text SUPER150 to 2824
Step 3- Within 1 hour from registration, you will receive a confirmation message from Globe which will let you know that you can start using Globe SUPER-UNLI.

To enjoy Unlimited Calling:
Just change the 0 to 238 at the start of the Globe / TM number you are calling (eg 238917xxxxxxx).

*This promo is available for Globe Prepaid, Tattoo Prepaid and Postpaid subscribers
*For more inquires click here.

How did I heard about it? Thanks to Amor’s status in Facebook..:]]

P.S
This is not a sponsored post. Well, it’s my second time to post a globe promo so… Hello Globe!!!:))

Dessert time becomes unforgettable once again as Red Ribbon introduces a cake that’s sure to leave a deliciously memorable dessert experience…

Bloggers have the chance to taste this outrageously delicious cake from Red Ribbon first hand…

(Well, this was my 1st blogging event together with other mom bloggers, oooppss… don’t get me wrong, I AM NOT A MOM. LOL! I just accompanied my mom since she’s also invited to the said event…)

Red Ribbon said, LET THERE BE LIGHT…

and there was…

THE NEW WHITE FOREST CAKE from RED RIBBON

White Forest cake was inspired by the crowd favorite Black Forest. It is made with 4 super rich ingredients:

• Creamy white chocolate
• Light and Moist White Chiffon Cake
• Real Cherry Bits filing in between layers
• White Chocolate flakes

White Forest is crowned with beautiful cream rosettes with luscious long-stemmed, red maraschino cherries on top. It is also enrobed in and generously finished with white chocolate shavings.

When had the first taste of it, I was delighted with the rich taste of cherries incomparable to other cherry-flavored cakes. You’ll definitely love this new cake perfect for any kind of occasions and is superbly suitable to the Filipino’s sweet tooth.

A lovely way to bond with your family is over a slice of White Forest cake ONLY from Red Ribbon. Visit any Red Ribbon branch today or call 8-77-77 and have it delivered. It is available in Regular (P560.00), Junior (P335.00) and Slice (P56.00) sizes.

Oh, and by the way, we, bloggers had the chance to watch the rough TV Commercial of White Forest which will be aired on September 23 (I think. haha).

According to Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) filing of applications for the November 29-30, 2009 Nursing Licensure Exam is now on-going. Deadline of filing is on the following dates:

• NEW / FIRST TIMERS – OCTOBER 16, 2009
• REPEATERS – SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

No application will be accepted after these deadline.

What to bring during Filing of Application for Nursing Licensure Exam:

• Duly accomplished Nurses’ Application Form
• NSO issued Birth Certificate (original and photocopy)
• NSO issued Marriage Certificate (if applicable) (original and photocopy)
• TOR with scanned picture reflecting the remarks “FOR BOARD EXAMINATION PURPOSES” (original and photocopy)
• Duly notarized summary of RLE (original and photocopy)
• Duly notarized OR-DR cases (P40.00 per page)
• 4 pcs. Passport size colored picture with Name tag & on white background
• Recent Community Tax (Cedula)
• Examination Fee of P900.00
• 1 pc. window mailing envelope from PRC (Beware of fake envelopes)

* Metered Stamp is P21.00
*Over-all, you need to bring at least P1,300.00 for the filing
*Prepare for the long queue of line (with matching “SINGITS”)

Just to be ready:
*Bring ballpen
*Stamp pad
*Glue
*Stapler
*Food (Lunch and Merienda)

With that I will give you something to smile for….

Pamatay na banat habang nakapila sa PRC:

Boy: Uhh, excuse me miss anu na lang kulang mo?
Girl: Metered stamp na lang tapos issuance na… Ikaw?
Boy: Ang matamis mong pag “OO” sa pag-ibig ko…

*CHEEEEEESSSYYYYY!!!*

GOOD LUCK!!!:))

You might be wondering why I don’t have any post last June… Oh well this post will give you the most obvious answer…

I WAS REVIEWING FOR THE JUNE 2009 NURSING LICENSURE EXAM

Now that I answered the What and the Why… I will answer the Where…

I was reviewing at R.A Gapuz Review Center, SM Manila Branch. My mum was the one who insisted in enrolling at RAGRC because that was where she reviewed during her time. (And yes, I followed her…its like a “mother blessing”)

This review experience was my first attempt to independence. I didn’t join my friends in another review center because I want to start the first step in being away with them. I mean, Graduating means being on your own right? So when the time comes that I really need to be by myself, I can manage and handle it well. I was really sad at first but then as the review went along, I gained friends, a lot of friends.

I admit there were times that I can’t laugh to jokes because I am alone, there were times that I want to say something regarding the topic but cant and ended up texting my friends, there were times that I ate alone… However, it all paid off because I was able to concentrate well in the review without any temptations or distractions (peace my friends. LOL) I mean, you know what I am talking about right?

Anyway, here are some things that I would like to say about R.A Gapuz Review Center:

• We have short review hours – the good thing about it is that, you don’t get to have exhausted neurons and information overload in a day. You get to go home early, relax and study on your own or with your group.

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Due to insistent public demand regarding my post few months back about the best nursing review center… Here is my sentiment about it…

Everyone’s always wants to have the best, aim for the best and be the best. With that, no matter where you go, no matter what you do… there’s always someone or something who claims to be the best… To believe it, it is your choice…

I am not in the position to compare each nursing review center because technically, I have attended only one review center, which I discussed here. I don’t want to be biased because each review center is unique and has its own style in which, it can bring out the best in every reviewee. I don’t know what’s truth behind the here says and testimonies about each review centers. Lastly, I don’t know the specifics of each review center with regards to the fee, number of review hours, reviewers and schedule.

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Since I am into Hospital Hunting nowadays, I have thought of a way to ease my burden and help yours with this simple hospital directory in which you might be interested into searching also:

Hospital Directory (Metro Manila, Philippines) www.littlenars.com

If you will ask me if I called all those hospitals, NO I DIDN’T. (yet…LOL!)