The Hunt Goes On

..for a red or black Starbucks 2009 planner.

I completed all my stamps last weekend (with a lot of help from the friends), but did not redeem the planner yet bacause all 7(!) Starbucks stores I checked didn't have it in red or black.  Puro blue na lang natira.  

I'll check until tomorrow.  If not, I'll just get the blue one because I want to start using it when the new year comes.

If You're Still Thinking

...about what to give me this Christmas, let me help you out. :)

I just created a gift registry at Avalon.ph.  

Check out the list and take your pick!  

Daghang salamat!

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Win One (1) Moleskine LARGE Weekly Planner Horizontal Layout 2009 (Hard Cover).

Check out Avalon.ph Blog for the mechanics.

The Things I Am Thankful for This Year

Win One (1) Moleskine LARGE Weekly Planner Horizontal Layout 2009 (Hard Cover) from Avalon.ph!!!  Read the rules from the blog here.

Below is my entry. :)

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Ah, 2008.  This year is made memorable by a lot of things.  I am thankful for:

• The birth of my son.  This is truly a wonderful blessing for this year.
• Being able to move in to the new house. 
• Completing (finally) my MS IE degree.  This was 7 years in the making.
• Good health for my family, great relationships.

Thank you Lord for a beautiful year.

Dee's Dreams...

My dreams are: 

To be financially secure, build my wealth to have enough for retirement.  

Be able to travel for leisure anywhere in the world.  

I also dream of owning a bookstore/cafe.  

Be a successful artist.

To realize my purpose in life...

BDJ Planner Contest

Romelette Lopez of Surviving Lupus has a contest going on for two Belle de Jour planners.  How to win?  It's as simple as naming her four blogs.  Here's my answer/entry.

Surviving Lupus - There is Hope - http://lupusurvivor.com/

Blip Bit - http://blipbit.com/

Dramas of My Life - http://belles-lettresofmilet.romelettedlopez.com/

Momie Space @ Momies Pace - http://www.momiespace.com/

Hi Rommelette, I don't want to post my mailing address here, but I'll send it to you in case I win.  Thanks a lot!

Dee 2.0

Another year is about to start and it will usher a big change in my life.  First, I will be jobless by the beginning of 2009, so a primary near-term goal is find replacement income, either a new job or a home-based gig so I can stay home with Neil.

 

Another major task is to find a reliable all-around helper.  Actually, the hubby and I can deal with the house chores, we just need someone who can take care of Neil while we are away.  This is definitely needed if I embark on a new full-time job.  Looking for a trustworthy person is really tough! 

 

Heallthwise, I want to go back to playing badminton.  I used to play 2x per week but ever since getting pregnant and having the baby, I've never been back.  Actually, it doesn't have to be badminton, I just need to get moving again!

 

I also want to be more organized around the house.  I need more discipline in keeping things in order real time.  A place for everything and everything in its place...

 

I want to expand my culinary repertoire.  I have started this a little bit this year but I want to try the more complicated recipes soon.

 

I will also read my Bible everyday and have quiet time.

 

See, the more I write these stuff down, the more goals I think about.  But I will stop here lest I overwhelm myself.  Slow but sure is the way to go. :)  Welcome to Dee 2.0!

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http://www.viloria.net/archives/moleskine-2008/

Cebu Pacific moves entire domestic and international operations to NAIA-3 on August 1

From: http://www.cebupacificair.com/aboutus/press/2008/07252008.html

Cebu Pacific moves entire domestic and international operations to NAIA-3 on August 1

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the country’s largest domestic airline, will use the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (NAIA-3) for both domestic and international flights starting on August 1, 2008.

CEB started its domestic ATR operations at NAIA-3 last July 22.

Lance Gokongwei, CEB President and CEO, said, “NAIA-3’s opening is a welcome development for us especially since we have outgrown both the domestic passenger terminal and NAIA-1. As the country’s fastest growing airline, we are very excited to be offering our passengers a much improved airport facility.”

CEB expects to carry seven million passengers this year compared to almost 5.5 million passengers last year. In 1996, when CEB first started its operations, the total number of people flying within the country stood at 4.67 million, in 2007, this has more than doubled and now stands over 10.4 million passengers.

NAIA-3 exceeds the amenities provided by the Domestic Terminal such as:
A spacious check-in area, with 28 state-of-the-art counters allocated to Cebu Pacific as compared to 22 counters at the cramped check-in section of the Domestic Terminal;
Nine boarding gates, from four;

CEB operates 33 routes through its 24 domestic destinations and currently operates 848 domestic flights per week. The airline also operates 19 international routes to 16 cities in Asia, offering 230 international flights per week.

“Now that we will be flying both domestic and international services under one roof, we will be able to see some operational efficiencies and offer our passengers an even better product.” Gokongwei emphasized.

Now in its 13th year, CEB has the youngest aircraft fleet in the Philippines, comprised of 10 A319s, eight A320s, and two ATR72-500 aircraft.