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Oscar De La Hoya vs Floyd Mayweather Jr. tickets, anyone?

I’m sure all you boxing fans out there are avidly awaiting the big money rematch between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather. The boys in my family definitely are! Well, wait no further because talks between the contenders’ promoters have almost been finalized and we may see these two outstanding athletes battle it out again either on the 20th of September of this year. The venue is still up for negotiations.

Their fight spring of last year was as exciting as any boxing match could get! Mayweather won a split decision to take De La Hoya’s junior middleweight belt when they met May 5 at the MGM Grand. De La Hoya was supposedly holding out for a May fight with boxer Miguel Cotto but the lure of another revenue-shattering match with, as well as to reclaim his championship belt from, Mayweather was too impossible to resist.

Tickets for the first match broke all box office records and exceeded all Payperview subscription records. What’s more, all the tickets were sold out three hours after they went on sale! So all of you fans out there, you should secure your Oscar De La Hoya vs Floyd Mayweather Jr. tickets as early as possible. You don’t want to miss this!

MrsWorkingGirl :: Apr.30.2008 :: Nickel and Dime :: No Comments »

I think I was tagged by Aggie with this one, but then a few other working girls have tagged me with this as well. Thanks Vannie, Em, Che.

Copy here:
1. Take the test - Love Visual DNA.
2. Post your result by adding your name (linked to your blog), your love type (linked to your Love DNA result).
3. Tag everybody else!

Results:
1. Aggie - Warm and Fuzzy
2. Thea - Warm and Fuzzy
3. Kelly - Warm and Fuzzy
4. Joy - Warm and Fuzzy
5. Jody - Warm and Fuzzy!
6. SOMETHING PURPLE - Warm and Fuzzy
7. A DETOUR - Warm and Fuzzy
8. Kelly - Warm and Fuzzy
9. Farah - Warm and Fuzzy
10. Jody - Warm and Fuzzy
11. Vannie - Wistful Soul
12. Big Eyed Gal - Warm and Fuzzy
13. Chronic Shopper - Warm and Fuzzy
14. Vina - Love Magnet
15. Andrea - Warm and Fuzzy
16. Gracie – Warm and Fuzzy
17. Cheryll - Warm and Fuzzy
18. Meeya (Memes and Finds) - Warm and Fuzzy

End copy.

The result of my Love DNA? I am WARM and FUZZY. :) (Click the pics to enlarge)

I am tagging everyone who has or is wishing for a lovelife. :D

MrsWorkingGirl :: Apr.30.2008 :: MeMeMee :: No Comments »

My hubby is an engineer. However, like all goal-oriented people, he has his sights set towards becoming part of Management someday. About two years ago, he underwent PMP training in order to prepare himself for special certification as a Project Management Professional or PMP. Here in the US where competition is fierce, it never hurts to seek supplementary knowledge in order to gain more competency, thus more edge over your peers.

In technology, for instance, you have to be able to keep up with the latest trends. Hubby is in the telecommunications business so you can just imagine how the knowledge of issues such as, for example, Cisco’s ability to supply ideal communication solutions to larger businesses as opposed to Cue’s ability to do the same for smaller locations (from Cisco Training Knowledge Center), gives him the advantage to make more informed decisions.

This edge may only be achieved with constant self-development, which I definitely support him on and encourage everyone else to do.

MrsWorkingGirl :: Apr.30.2008 :: Nickel and Dime :: 1 Comment »

Jeanny tagged me to make a wish. Thanks sis!

The rules are easy:
1. Think about what it is that you want more than anything, what your heart’s desire and fondest wish is, and what it is that you would wish for if you were to see the above wishing star flame across the night sky.
2. Right click and SAVE the blank graphic below.
3. Use a graphics program of your choice and place your wish on this picture.

How about you? What’s your fondest wish? If you believe in the power of wishing stars, this tag is for you. :)

MrsWorkingGirl :: Apr.30.2008 :: MeMeMee :: No Comments »

Looking for a Business Loan but you just don’t have the time to shop around, nor do you have the means to supply the required collateral? Having worked in a bank for a while, I’ve seen how difficult it is to get a loan, much less an unsecured one, from most financial institutions.

However, here in the US, I’m pleasantly surprised to find companies such as EZUnsecured.com, which specializes in providing small business owners and entrepreneurs with fast funding, easy processing, and reliable unsecured business financing - all with the excellent service they are known for. Be it a need to finance the expansion of your business, to get working capital, to start a new venture, to consolidate debt, to establish a fund, to get a line of credit, or to pay off loans and credit card bills, it’s not a problem with EZUnsecured.com. The only other thing you’ll ever need to get going is your bright idea.

MrsWorkingGirl :: Apr.30.2008 :: Nickel and Dime :: No Comments »

…by a four year old! Ouch.

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My consolation prize HERE.

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MrsWorkingGirl :: Apr.30.2008 :: Wordless Wednesday :: 18 Comments »

We didn’t live long enough in Texas for my family and I to head over to Orange, Texas. Had we had the opportunity, one of our first stops would definitely be to visit the W.H. Stark House.

I, for one, am a fan of old victorian houses. They are so full of history and beautiful architecture, and I am happy that steps are being taken to celebrate these beautiful structures through their restoration.

The W.H. Stark House is a victorian landmark which has been restored to its original beauty. It has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places and designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark by the Texas Historical Commission.

With its 14,000 square feet and 15 rooms, the Stark House holds a significant display of original family furnishings, china, silver, rugs, porcelains, glass, artwork, woodwork, and lighting, and each level of the house offers an extraordinary glimpse at the lifestyle of the prominent timber family who occupied it from 1894-1936. The original owners and occupants of the W.H. Stark House, William Henry Stark and Miriam Melissa Lutcher Stark, were both avid collectors. Together, they amassed many 18th and 19th century decorative works as well as artistic pieces from their travels around the globe.

Given the opportunity, I would definitely go and visit. Orange, Texas is only a two-hour drive from both Houston, TX and Baton Rouge, LA.

The W.H. Stark House is open from Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and are closed on New Year’s Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Admission is $5.00 per adult (18-64 years), $2.00 per senior (65 years and older), and per youth (ages 10 to 17 years).

Get this, any blogger who visits the house, and capture three (3) pictures of themselves at the house, will be rewarded with an additional $100.00. Although no pictures are allowed in the house, your pictures may be taken outside to confirm your visit.

And that, my friends, is a very wonderful victorian incentive for all of us to go and visit the house right now.

MrsWorkingGirl :: Apr.29.2008 :: Nickel and Dime :: No Comments »

I was tagged by Ris with this meme because matino daw akong sumagot, hehe. Let’s see if we can live up to her expectations. :D

And Maan tagged me with this one, too. Thanks girl! :)

I AM… an ex-partygirl who has chosen to celebrate life in the slow lane - semis and trailer trucks notwithstanding.

I WANT… a Birkin, but I also want to keep my marriage. So.

I HAVE… twenty extra pounds on me.

I WISH… I was at Gerry’s Grill gorging on sisig and grilled tuna belly.

I HATE… pedophiles and perverts.

I FEAR… losing my loved ones, or losing my memory of them.

I SEARCH… using Google more than with any other search engine (this is not a paid post, haha!).

I WONDER… why. All the time.

I REGRET… not breastfeeding long enough.

I LOVE… my God, my family, my country, and Ate Shawie.

I ALWAYS… choose sleep over food anytime.

I AM NOT… tall enough to become a flight attendant.

I DANCE… better than I sing.

I SING… better when everybody else is drunk. Or when I am.

I CRY… to let the stresses go.

I WRITE… the songs that make the whole world sing. (Barry, get out of my head!)

I WON… 1st runner-up at a beauty pageant once. Hindi na naulit. :D

I AM CONFUSED… by Angelina Jolie’s desire to have lots of kids.

I NEED… homies! Gimme homies!

I SHOULD… stop thinking that, being a sahmmy, I am not making full use of my time and talents.

THE LAST THOUGHT YOU GO TO SLEEP WITH IS… “thank you, Lord.” (Me too, Ris.)

I am tagging Judy, Jenb, Leirs, Tin, and Abby.

MrsWorkingGirl :: Apr.29.2008 :: MeMeMee :: 2 Comments »

Looking for a Deer Feeder? Then the place to visit is the H&R Business Mall. They specialize in top quality outdoor sports products, in highly competitive prices, with superior service. They also ship factory direct so their customers receive only the latest versions of the products. Your deer will thank you.

MrsWorkingGirl :: Apr.29.2008 :: Nickel and Dime :: No Comments »

Ris tagged me with this one.

Name 11 people you can think of right off the top of your head. Don’t read the questions underneath until you write the names of all the 11 people. This is a lot funnier if you actually randomly list the names first. No cheating.

I am tagging all of my college friends for this. Every one of you who has a blog. :)

I’m also choosing eleven people from my college block as my eleven. Promise, I have never looked at the questions ever. Let’s see how this turns out, haha!

My Posse:

1. Judy
2. Dial
3. Dyes
4. Portia
5. Ella
6. John
7. Ochey
8. Vergie
9. Beth
10. Mads
11. Alain

The Questions:

1. How did you meet # 4?
:: I met her at the freshman orientation. My first glimpse of her was during the getting to know you activity as we sat in a circle beside the oble. I honestly thought she was one of the girls from St. Scho, haha!

2. What would you do without #5?
:: Karaoke? Nyehehehe! (peace tayo ella!)

3. What would you do if #2 and # 6 were going out?
:: Di pwede. May ibang ka-loveteam si #6, haha!

4. Who’s #10’s best friend?
:: I’m sure, right now, it’s her hubby.

5. Have you ever eaten around #1?
:: Oo naman. She knows how much I get attached to my food, haha!

6. Do you miss #2?
:: Always. :)

7. Who is #11 dating?
:: Dapat his wife. Or else… :D

8. What do you think of #3?
:: Beautiful woman, devoted wife, great mommy, smart lawyer, loyal friend, but probably needs a few dance lessons. (peace tayo! muah!)

9. What do you think of #9?
:: Babaeng mentos. She’s tough and fierce on the outside but inside she’s really a softy.

10. Who does #2 like?
:: A dutch hunny whose name starts with the letter B.

11. Would you marry #8?
:: Aside from the fact that I’m already married, I’m not into same sex marriage, haha! Pero any guy would be so lucky to have her. :)

I love you guys! I miss you, too!

MrsWorkingGirl :: Apr.29.2008 :: MeMeMee :: 2 Comments »