What's happening in the aviation industry?

Being in the field of aviation, one thing that really shakes me hard is reading news about plane crashes. In a span of a month, another Airbus plane crashed in the Indian Ocean on its way to the small island of Comoros today. The first incident was the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris. This recent Yemenia Jet (an A310 carrier) crash was from Marseilles to Comoros en route to Yemen to change aircraft.

I am not singling out Airbus for the incident but in general. Is the aviation industry losing its grip on stern safety rules? What is happening? Who is at fault?

The airline industry is already suffering because of the global crisis we are all facing. To have another blow like this will weaken the remaining ties of the few airlines which are still standing.

I am offering my deepest sympathy to all the families of the recent crash and the ones last month. It's just heart-breaking.

Personality Quiz - Know More About Yourself

I took this tag from Beth because I got curious. Well, most of it is true... Want to try? My remarks on pink font validates the result as being true or not in my case.

Here are the rules:

1. Open this website : Personality Test
2. Take the Personality Quiz (It's very short and easy really! )
3. Copy paste the result to your blog.
4. Tag as many friends you can and link to the friend who tagged you!

Your view on yourself:

You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties. (101% true!)

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:

You are a true romantic. When you are in love, you will do anything and everything to keep your love true. (I just married the man I love. hihihhii)

Your readiness to commit to a relationship:

You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person. (Again, married the guy already!)

The seriousness of your love:

You are very serious about relationships and aren't interested in wasting time with people you don't really like. If you meet the right person, you will fall deeply and beautifully in love. (101% true again!)

Your views on education

Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can. (Yes)

The right job for you:

You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life. (erhm.. I don't think I have found that right job yet...hehehe)

How do you view success:

You are afraid of failure and scared to have a go at the career you would like to have in case you don't succeed. Don't give up when you haven't yet even started! Be courageous. (Guilty!)

What are you most afraid of:

You are concerned about your image and the way others see you. This means that you try very hard to be accepted by other people. It's time for you to believe in who you are, not what you wear. (Totally DISAGREE on this one though. I could care less what other people think or say about me. Wrong one.)

Who is your true self:

You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve. (That is why I cannot be in the management level. My heart rules over my head...)

This is a tag for all. Just grab and don't forget to link back please. Have fun!

Friday Tag - My 1950s name is...

Phyllis Naomi! What?!? Well, thanks a lot Niko for sending me this tag. It was fun. Probably, I'll name my future daughter with this one. LOL!

What's buzzin, cuzzin?

What's Your 1950s Name?

I am tagging the following: MsRay, Chriss, Bingkee, Riaboo, Bill, Kikamz, Meryl, Aidisan, Beth, Cherry, Cely, Cyra, Eden, and Yub

Have fun folks and happy Friday everyone!

Enjoy Free Cooking Games

I am not so good cooking in real life but I fare too well cooking up gourmet meals and sumptuous desserts in cooking games. My daughter and I love cooking games a lot. As a matter of fact, we love games about cooking so much that I bought her PC and Wii games about that activity. Little did I know that I can get free cooking games in the net.

My daughter is the expert when it comes to these games. She managed to learn techniques and styles on cutting, folding, basting, slicing, tossing, cake decorating, and many more. Not only that, she also learned a lot of recipes as she played various cooking and food games.

A great site we always frequent is the Ecookinggames.com. It has wide array of cooking and food games to offer to kids and the child at heart. There are also other games to be played like dress-up games, make-over games, fashion games, doll games and even Barbie games. There is also a choice between 1 or 2 players. We normally play the 2 player games so my daughter and I enjoy the quality play time we spend with each other.

Packed with fun, entertainment and educational stuff, these cooking and food games are really great for kids and even adults who wish to learn more about cooking. I think my daughter will become a connoisseur on food and a great cook as well. Thanks to Ecookinggames.com for the free cooking and food tips!

Happy Father's Day to All You Great Dads!

Here's a Father's Day wishes to all you great dads out there. I wish my dad is here to read this. And to my husband who has been a good husband and a father to our one and only daughter, I am thankful for everything you have done for us.

Happy Father's Day!

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The Difference Between You and Your Boss

I cannot help but nod and smile as I read my friend's forwarded email about the difference between you and your boss. For those who are working like me, probably, you may be able to relate with this but if not, just enjoy and snicker. I am posting this forwarded email just for kicks! Employees out there.... do you agree? LOL! And to those in management, don't be a spoil-sport ;)

"ME and MY BOSS

When I take a long time to finish,
I am slow,
When my boss takes a long time,
he is thorough

When I don't do it,
I am lazy,
When my boss does not do it,
he is busy,

When I do something without being told,
I am trying to be smart,
When my boss does the same,
he takes the initiative,

When I please my boss,
I am apple polishing,
When my boss pleases his boss,
He is cooperating,

When I make a mistake,
I am an idiot.
When my boss makes a mistake,
He's only human.

When I am out of the office,
I am wondering around.
When my boss is out of the office,
He's on business.

When I am on a day off sick,
I am always sick.
When my boss is a day off sick,
He must be very ill.

When I apply for leave,
I must be going for an interview .
When my boss applies for leave,
it's because he's overworked

When I do good,
my boss never remembers,
When I do wrong,
he never forgets

what to do????????????? "

Who ever wrote this, "I feel for you!"

The June Bug

It's that time of the year where most ladies out there prefer to get married on - June! I am really baffled why June is the most popular month for couples to marry. I mean, there is January, February, March and so on. But why June? Well, here's the scoop:

June is chosen as the month for marrying by ladies as early as the Victorian era. The month June is named after the Roman goddess of marriage - Juno. Juno is known to bring prosperity and happiness to all who marry in her month. June is also a great month in terms of weather. It is not as hot as the coming months and not cold enough. It comes after the Lent and the arrival of summer.

Some Stuff I cannot Live Without

This question has been going around Facebook and I would like to immortalize that in my blog :)

We are creatures of habit. There are just some stuff we cannot live without because we are used to using or having them around.

Here are some of the stuff I definitely cannot live without.

My iPod Touch = I love music and I love all the various applications and family pictures which I have in my iPod. I bring my iPod everywhere I go and there is no boundaries to that! Use your imagination people! Hahaha.

My "Barbie-Pink" Filofax = Okay folks! There is a reason why it's Barbie Pink! I bought it during the Breast Cancer Awareness Month promo they had so a portion of the sale of that very Pink Filofax went to the Breast Cancer support causes. I am an old-school and would rather use my Filofax to jot down my dates and appointments.

My Rosary from Vatican = I keep myself planted at all times with my spirituality in the fore. I always seek refuge to my faith and having that rosary with me gives me a sense of calm and peace.

My Wallet = It's not the "richest" wallet in the world but it's stocked enough to get me and my family through in a month's time before the next pay day!

My House/Car Keys = Well, this is a given. I won't be able to get in the house nor start my car without these items.

My Lip gloss = I am not a lipstick user so I prefer tinted glosses instead. They are cheaper too!

My Vandol Ointment = I handle a lot of manuals in the office so my fingers tend to dry out. I always apply this ointment on my cuticles too to avoid hangnails and works well on the lips as well! I sometimes use it as a base for my lip gloss.

My very, very old Denman Brush = This brush has been with me for almost 10 years now. I cannot seem to part ways with this one. It is still in mint condition and the rubber is still in pristine condition. I told myself that I would only replace it when the rubber holding the bristles start to crumble.

My Hand Sanitizer = Yup! I am one of those who just have to clean their hands often. Not that I have fear of germs, it's just that, I am frail and a little sneeze and cough can go a long, long way. I am just recovering and would like to keep myself and my surrounding clean… at least.

and last but not the least....

My family's photos = I carry their pictures in my organizer and wallet wherever I go. When I feel blue, I just pull out their photos and reminisce the good ol' times.

So, what are yours? Do leave your comments and see what we have in common.

Feeling Blue

I wrote this poem few days ago when I was feeling a little bummed. There's just too many things going on in my life and I can barely catch up. Anyway, this is just my way of venting out...bear with me folks :)

Feeling Blue
by Ria Cervantes

I'm feeling blue
I don't know what to do
It started this morning
But it leaves me drowning.

The perkiness is amiss
A feeling I must not dismiss
Because it dampens my spirit
I am not up to it.

I'm feeling blue
I don't know what to do
Maybe there's a cure
Not in the form I cannot endure.

Just get me out in the rut
I don't want to get stuck
I hate to feel negative
I choose to be positive.

But I'm feeling blue
I don't know what to do.
I need His saving Grace
To get me out of this maze.

I lift my weary heart
Up above in His arms
This feeling needs to depart
Because I mean no harm.

I just want to be happy
Like I always do
This feeling I call blue
Can't stay and that is true.

Living in Las Vegas

I have been mulling on the thought of migrating to the US. Although it has always been my dream to visit my relatives there since I was young, I never actually thought that my husband and I would really like it there. Not to mention my daughter too!

We have visited Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas but the latter has a certain lure that is hard to resist. It's not the flashy neon lights nor the captivating signs of the casinos along the strip that enticed us there. The price of the real estate Las Vegas are lesser compared to Los Angeles.

Apart from that revelation is the fact that my Uncle and his wife moved from San Francisco to Nevada some years ago because of the lower property rates. Moreover, the lower tax rate is also one of the plus factors. He made good use of his well-earned retirement money by purchasing a nice suburban home near the Las Vegas strip. We were glad to be able to see his abode and the neighboring village as well. The timing could not be any better too because of the recession, Las Vegas foreclosures real estates are quite high and what was once an expensive piece of property is now being sold at a very low price. My husband and I suddenly had our "light-bulb" moment and checked Summerlin foreclosures for some nice properties. We even joked that if we ever win in the casinos, we'll definitely purchase a property there.

Breathe Again

School is "unofficially" over! Yehey! Well, it's not exactly off yet because my daughter has to take her extra-curricular activities in school although it is already optional. We decided to sign her up since she loves arts and crafts.

I can finally breathe again after my short hiatus from blogging. Honestly, I feel like I enjoyed the brief "lull" in my blogging activity because I had time to focus on my daughter's studies and on my health.

I miss writing and visiting my blogger pals who I hope are not mad for my lack of comments and the round of visits. I will bounce back soon. I just need to do more mommy duties before my daughter goes to Manila for her summer vacation. Apart from that, I have a messy room to clean, a closet-full of tight and unworn garments taking unnecessary space, school supplies to donate, books to keep on the shelves and flat-hunting before August comes.

Yes, my hands are full but at least school's over.