Business Permit Renewal 2016

The odyssey of renewing business licenses has begun!

The residential certificate or Cedula was already obtained by Marie so I went to Brgy III to get the Brgy Clearance. I tried to Google how it's done and it is indeed simple - How to get Barangay Clearance – Requirements and Procedure

To make things simple,fast and convenient the BPLO  set up the different offices and made it into a one stop shop-everything in one place.

First,I went to the Engineering Office section,then to the assessor, next the SOA (Statement of Account) processing which took about two hours.Then I had to pay the dues and since the Fire Dept. section was also set up there, I didn't have to go to their office-voila! There was free coffee and Wi-Fi too.

The only problem I had was with the building lease contract, but since the processing is until the 21st ,I still have ample time. ...to be continued.

my queue number

Online Shopping hassles

Last year I had a fuss over some of the items/services I ordered online.First , My Photobook voucher from Metrodeals didn't work and I had problems with the website because it was not in English.The other one was with a hotel we booked for our Anniversary trip where I got a humongous bruise because of their unusually high bed.Another one was with Ensogo, where they sent me the wrong items - I received 1pc roll on 40 ml w/ free UWC sampler and free sampler Kojic soap instead of my original order (Belo Essentials Whitening Deo Spray SHOWER FRESH 140ml w/ FREE UWC Sampler). And another one from Hallohallo ,where I got the wrong color of shirt.

instead of 140ml Spray, I got the 40ml roll-on

not one but three!

I guess the most significant was when I got 3 instead of one power bank I ordered during the Online revolution.If I received the wrong item, I had to go through a lot just to get the right item, and worst ,I can't.But when I received something I didn't order, I have to return it because - and I have to explain it- I follow the strict Christian rule of righteousness.

Updates:

Power Banks:
I got a reply from an email I sent to the CS and they told me "Thank you for informing us that you have received more than what you have ordered." and that I can keep it. So the moral of the story is to be honest instead of thinking of simply keeping the stuff.

Belo products:
The CS gave me options to either get a refund or to have the refund credited to my account and use it for future shopping valid for a year.I chose the latter.Great.

Having lenses changed on the HD 720P Spy Video Glasses

My husband bought me spy glasses (from Lazada) for Christmas and thought I'd be able to use it for my work -- I'm a detective ...just joking. It looks like ordinary glasses.I looked up tutorials on how to use it and found a few similar models. This one is helpful - Review: HD 720P Spy Video Glasses

One problem I have with it is it has blurry lenses, probably just made of plastic material.So, I had to have them replaced with lenses I could use while working on the computer. It is like a protective lens. I had an eye check up and so far I don't need prescription glasses so the optometrist suggested for me to get scratch proof lenses which cost me a whopping PhP 1,950.

my new pair 

720 P spy glasses

it costs Php 1,950 

Christmas Caroling on a rainy week 2015

What better way to celebrate and spread the Christmas spirit than through caroling!When we hear Christmas songs, happiness permeates our hearts for reasons we don't understand.I get the fuzzy feeling and my heart becomes light.So I like to play Christmas songs on the laptop while I work around the house.It is also a privilege for me to join our caroling group for this year's fund raising for the gift-giving project dubbed Himig ko handog ko.I don't have a singing voice though just guts lol.

It was rainy because of the typhoon Nona and Onyok. It was raining the whole week.I only get to join twice during the 5 day run but it was a lot of fun!In spite of the rain and the inconvenience of walking in the puddles it is indeed fulfilling because we are doing it for a purpose,it is not for ourselves.We are doing it to help families have something to share in this season of giving.We also talked with some of the sponsors who felt blessed in the idea of helping someone.

Photos: CTOO Hannie

the park this year is lighted up

having fun

bring your flash lights, umbrella and the Santa hat 

we even sang inside the house!

because it is rainy ,let's eat goto!!!

MLCC Christmas Party 2015

It's that time of the year for numerous Christmas parties so we had to have an early one this year.Companies will have their year end parties and families will have their reunions.

This year our theme is about famous people - Politicians, TV personalities,fictional characters and actresses of course.We listed characters then draw lots.I got the politician part.My costume is so so, not very glamorous to my liking.As expected, we had the Kalye-serye with Lola Tidora and Alden with their dubsmash part which is really funny- because of it's popularity we are not getting tired of it yet.We are just one of those many many Christmas parties with the Kalye serye fever.It is all over and it never fails to bring happiness.I'm saying this because of course I am a fan lol.

Photos:CTOO (credit to original owner of the photo Hannie )

worship team

parade of the stars

we are in character

kids

games

Ate V, Lola Tidora and Krissy

Leadership Provision Lesson

The time to pass on the title has come...I trust you God.

I am currently reading a great book about discipling by G. Ferguson and I wanted to share it immediately to my friend because it is very encouraging and challenging at the same time.I am happy that it is something we can do in the church.It is really hard work and that is why Paul mentioned how he strenuously contended and labored for it.And it is for us to imitate.

1 Corinthians 4:16-17New International Version (NIV)

16 Therefore I urge you to imitate me. 17 For this reason I have sent to you Timothy, my son whom I love, who is faithful in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which agrees with what I teach everywhere in every church.

Colossians 1:27-29New International Version (NIV)

27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

28 He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. 29 To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.

---shows the extent of dedication needed to disciple others

a friend's treat - Calamares... so happy

with my friend @ The Open Tavern 

Fashionising: Loose Top from Hallo Hallo Mall

it was priced at Php 1,315 in Zalora and was on sale for Php 999

got a similar one (if not the same) for Php 121.74

Lazada Online Revolution : Christmas Shopping

Online revolution in online shopping platforms like Lazada, Ensogo, Cash Cash Pinoy, Metro Deals, Zalora and probably many others kept the online shoppers on their toes.Some of the items have limited stocks so they have to be alert!I didn't buy during the 12/12 ,I decided to buy early because I had so many things lined up that week.Anyway, Lazada offered discount vouchers as early as 12/11 maybe even earlier than that.I got 10% off on my items that were already on deep discounts.The only hassle is even if the products were ordered at the same time,they are going to be delivered separately,one by one!This is because they are from different merchants.But what a waste of packaging!Wow,so many plastic,paper and bubble wraps!I like bubble wraps because I pop them every once in a while if I'm stressed,but I'd rather have all the items in one box like how Zalora does it.It's nice when you open the box with all your goodies inside instead of getting the small packages one by one from different couriers having a hard time finding your address!What a real nuisance.

So,it is sad that many plastic packaging adds to environmental waste, so how are the online shops going to address that problem?Should I stop buying online? I shop online because it is more convenient, I get new products, some maybe yet to be released and I don't have to deal with mean sales people.

discounted items 

payment screen 

packaging from online purchases