Tuesday Treat!

Let me continue what I started with this blog. To post 5 things that I am thankful for each day. I do that still, being thankful to 5 top droppers, 5 friends, 5 things, 5 movies, etc...

And I am ever so grateful to everyone who continually reads, place comments and visits my blog... And as a sign of my gratitude, here are 5 thankful treats just for YOU!

1. First, I am thankful that my other blog, Life Needs Retouches too, is now One year old! And soon, this blog will also be! I will continue and post as often as I can and visit and comment on the blogs of those who comments on my blogs!

2. And as a birthday treat, I am hosting my first ever Contest! So for the bloggers out there who are Entrecarders, or would like to be one, sign up here. If you did not join Adgitize yet and would like to sign up, I hope you read my contest rules before doing so!

3. You can now grab my daisy badge! Thanks to those who suggested and asked for my badge or button! Please scroll down my sidebar to see 4 samples, click it, and choose which one you like. I will have a page especially for all those who grabs them so please do drop a note if you did, so I can swap badges with you too!

4. Now I don't wanna forget to treat myself. With the lovely photos I place here on this blog, I admit all of them are from flickr. And I have to be honest, I am a frustrated photographer! *ouch* and the only way to teach myself to take good shots, is to have my own cam. So *blush* I hope someone can spare a buck so I can reach my goal. Please scroll down my sidebar to see how you can send some love my way. I would be very very grateful and have your link forever posted on this blog! I hope I am not too bold in asking this. XoXoX

5. Lastly, thanks to JessQ for reminding me of my "scary" blog profile. *wink* I totally forgot about that since I removed the link to my "dark side" blog. lol. Those who knew me online for quite a long time to reach the early days of this blog, would know what its all about but let me just share my new bio / "about me" to all of you...

"I believe that gold would only shine after it passes through fire, as diamonds would glitter after being hammered. That is how I see myself. I have been through it all, and now it's my turn to shine..." ~ DaisyGirrrl



* you know the drill,
first commenter gets a linky love!

Tuesday Trophies: Friendship Chain

Here's something that I love to share to everyone!



I got this from Lisa over at LisGold.. as there are no rules for sharing this friendship chain, I invite all friends and visitors of my blog: Please feel free to grab this nice Daisy Friendship chain from me!

“Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Don't walk behind me;
I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” ~ Albert Camus

And here are five places I am thankful for where I have found friends (no need to mention their names, right?):

1. The Blogsphere

2. At parties

3. At the library

4. Walking alone by the beach

5. My Family

How about you, where have you met your most treasured friends?

Wiggy

My Trophies Tuesday

Like any other day, I am thankful for each new sunrise that greets me. And that the world still rotates and everything is as where I left them since the time I closed my eyes and sleep. Each day is a blessing and I see it as an opportunity to change, for the better.

But let this post be where I will the place all the awards that this blog received.
(Click each image to go directly to the day I posted it and see who gave it to me and who received them as well)





And again, thank you so much for all my friends and followers and especially those who regularly visit and comment!

XoXoX

Anne

Tuesday Trophies III

I am grateful for these 2 blog awards that I received from Czaroma of A Woman Remembers. Now, I am sharing these awards to 15 lovely blogs. Please visit their sites and see why I gave these awards!

(1) 8 Muddy Boots
(2) A Second Cup
(3) Comfort Food Warms Your Soul
(4) Dances of Dreams
(5) Earth to Holly

(6) Mommy's Little Corner
(7) Photography by KML
(8) Reach Beyond Limits
(9) Shortybear's Place
(10) Super Mommy to the Rescue

(11) Tales from a Team Lead
(12) The Road to Here
(13) Travel on the Tide
(14) Twisted Thoughts within My Four Brick Walls
(15) Women Taking A Stand


The rules for these awards are:

1) Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award and his or her blog link.
2) Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you’ve discovered. Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

Anne

Tuesday Trophies II

Yes, I got my second award! Now for every award that I will receive (if there are any other in the future, la!) I shall post it on a Tuesday. Kinda convenient for the blog post title, doncha think?

So on to the award... The Squirrel Queen gave me this awesome award! Thank You so much SQ! XoXoX



It says "o teu blog merece ser filmado" which is the Portuguese of "your blog deserves to be filmed".

The Rules:
(1) Post it to the blog and link to who gave it to you.
(2) Choose 5 life situations that could be repeated in slow motion and explain why.
(3) List up to twelve blogs and let them know you've given them the award.

Five life situations in slow motion and why:
1. leaves and branches swaying with the wind - the calming sound is relaxing

2. watching the waves - because I grew up near the sea, the sound of waves and the sight of them in slow motion would be intriguingly beautiful!

3. a handsome guy passing by - if men think that they are the only ones who wants to see girls (or the opposite sex) walk in slow mo, well, think again!

4. a mom combing the hair of her daughter - this is something that I always like when I was a kid. It's not just a massage, but you feel the love through her fingers.

5. crowded cafe - it always fascinated me to think about this scene. Where everyone so busy eating, drinking, talking, laughing or just passing by, seeing a car drive by while people stop and stare, the waitress slowly pours coffee to a cup and smoke from the kitchen slowly move outwards... ohh classic!

Five Blogs that I would love to watch:
(1) Everyday Adventurer (2) Paradise of Rivendellious Borneo (3) twisted thoughts within my four brick walls (4) Here and Now
(5) Wandering Thoughts*

Icy BC

Tuesday Trophies

My SUPER Thanks to my first award! Stacie from Super Mommy to the Rescue just gave me an award and it's time for me to pass it on.

Here are the RULES of this Award:

(1) Thank the person who nominated you for this award.
(2) Copy the logo and place it on your blog.
(3) Link to the person who nominated you for this award.
(4) Name 7 things about yourself that people might find interesting.
(5) Nominate 7 Kreativ Bloggers.
(6) Post links to the 7 blogs you nominate.
(7) Leave a comment on each of the blogs, letting them know they have been nominated.

7 things about me people might find interesting:

1. I also recently wrote another 7 things about me. (Aww! This is not cheating! lol)

2. Despite my blog color, my favorite color is Blue. Who would have guessed? But I love this color maybe because I grew up next to the sea and looking up the wide sky is my pastime.

3. My mom is half Asian. So that makes me 1/4 Asian? I guess so.

4. I never knew my real dad. I grew up with my mom and step dad. And well, we really did not get along well on some level. (some of my readers and online friends knows this)

5. I am a very mysterious woman girl. People tend to judge me on how I look and act but in reality, nobody really knows ALL my sides.

6. I am actually more open online. I think I mentioned it here before, it's more easy for me to open up to strangers, because they do not take sides and are less prejudiced.

7. I am Always inLove. Not just with Men, (or women? lol) But also with nature, with the stars, with the sky and the sea. Now if you ask me to weigh them all though, I couldn't choose which one goes first. LOL



7 Exceptionally Kreativ Bloggers:

(1) Wiggy (you still owe me from last time) (2) Stephanie
(3) SquirrelQueen (4) Ratty (5) Tina (6) Icy BC (7) Harriet

Stacie

Tuesday Trades

I recently left comments all over inviting friends to join me in following each other. And of course, with a promise of a linky love! If you landed here through one of my comments, rest assured I am not a spammer! LOL

Here are my latest victims! Err, I mean friends... *winks* (C'mon I know you have a sense of humor)

1. Icy BC - Don't be confused with Icy BC and BC Doan. Coz, yes, they are one and the same. This poet is a dreamer who dances with her words as she showcase her talents in writing and photography through her blogs. Please visit her and give her a big hug!


2. Jmarv - is a student who loves collecting funny and amazing photos and videos. Visiting him often gives me a smile on my face. His "BrainLoops" indeed will leave your mind in loops!


3. Lizzie - Also known as Louie or Louie Jerome who own 10 blogs!Wow! See her profile here. She is a writer, publisher, a spiritual counselor, life coach, a frog lover, a book worm, all rolled into one. Knowing her not only brings a bling to your blog but also your life. Get a dose of her life's lessons as you visit and read her.


4. Glynis Smy - She is also an author and as I read, a friend of Lizzie. This Halloween blondie is also an author and a poet who now lives in Cyprus. Read about her adventures and her great book reviews when you visit her blogs. And yes, blogs. If you have the time, please read all seven of them.


5. Nasir - Although he doesn't have a "follow me widget", let this linky love be the entry point to see his blog. Don't be confused by his location though, "Nganjuk, Mataram, Atlanta : East Java, West Nusa Tenggara, Georgia" It only means one thing. He is a man of the world! His simple wish is that our world would run peacefully, smoothly and justly.



So here are my latest friends. Thank You for following! Next batch of linky loves will come as new people join us! XoXoX...

CyberCelt

Tuesday Twitter

1. So... without further adieu, I finally have a twitter! Yeah it's time to jump on the bandwagon and not be left behind. Please click the birdie and follow me!

2. And of course, I made my own twitter badge! I find it so cute how the little blue bird pops out of the daisy's nectar!

3. Now time to thank my newest friends and followers.
Jacky - Her mission in life is to spread happiness throughout the blogsphere. She is a devoted mom who gave up being a career woman to be the light of their home. Please say hi as you visit her blog.


4. Douglas Dorsey - She has many blogs (about 8 on blogger) but her main site is probably the Top 10 PTC sites blog. And of course, she blogs about earning online. I'm sure you will get a tip or two from her (or lots) when you visit her sites.


5. M Gravlee - He is a blogger who also owns a link directory named Linkoo. Get travel tips from the jet setter who not only travels by plane but also by web!

Kruel74

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Tuesday Thoughts

1. I really haven't posted much about Eddy on my stories blog, but he was the longest relationship I had. And the deepest one. Today marks our "going steady" anniversary and I guess after all the hardships I have gone through with him, I am still thankful for the experience coz I wouldn't be as strong now if it wasn't for those times.

2. I am also thankful that I am a person who does not hold grudges. I do not forget the "bad things" easily, but the pain or feeling fades out faster. And I can live by acting as if nothing happened.

3. Last weekend my brother wanted to meet me for dinner. Since I spent the whole 2 days just bumming around the house, I thought why not give it a go. I was thankful I did. I haven't seen my brother for months and even though he didn't directly said it, I know he missed me too.

4. The talk I had with my brother Sunday eve was mostly about my mom and step dad. He was asking me why I was not really close to step dad despite almost growing up with him. On contrary, they were extremely close one would suspect they were biological. I'm thankful though that he does not know anything. I just said I guess maybe because I was a girl and not comfy around him like he is. But I guess he will never know.

5. Lastly for today, for a warm lovely night. Just me, in my silhouette lingerie, my music, the internet, and a glass of red wine before diving into bed. Mmm...

Thuesday Thirty Seven

...37! And I have thirty seven followers! Wow! So to celebrate the event, I'm featuring my last 5 new friends that I haven't thanked for for since they clicked that "follow me" button.

1. Write Up Cafe - I don't know how they found me but this site features budding writers to showcase their talents. I would love to join them of course, but for those who have seen my work, it's a bit too "adult" for the normal reader. But I will give it a try! What else is best than write about but one's own experiences, right? Please visit them if you want a good read or would like to join:



2. Friendship Society - Although they do not have a "follow me" widget, this is a blognote worthy site. This is a social network where you can meet friends and stay connected. A place to promote yourself, your cause, your talent or your business.



3. Kasey - She lives in the nature coast of Florida. She mostly blogs about her great family, wonderful friends and how she enjoys meeting new people. And as she puts it, this is where she places what catches her interest that reels her in. Please say hi to her and send her my regards!



4. Ratty - The Everyday Adventurer. Ratty is not really a mouse but if you get stranded on a deserted island, Ratty will be there to help you find the way back to civilization! Get lost in the wonderful adventure through photos and stories and who knows! Maybe you won't even wanna leave the place.



5. Angel - Its is a privileged to be followed by such a great artist! Enter her magical world of images, art and words. Her captivating poetry heals both body and soul.



And of course, these post goes to all of my other friends who followed and continue to read me. Not only on this blog but on my other blogs as well!

As for those who just visited now, my rule here goes... If you follow me, I will follow you too! And all comments are strictly DO FOLLOW! And, you comment here and I comment on your blog too!

Smooches,
XoXoX

Tuesday Taste

1. For the wonderful wine-tasting day!

2. For the few more minutes before Wednesday... and tomorrow will be another day of partying!

3. For the new friends that I have met today

4. The wild night I had last Monday with my friends from out of town

5. And lastly, not forgetting my online life of course, for my new followers Ask Ms Recipe (if you're reading this, it would be great if you leave me with your url so I can link to you), Scotty and Stephen Eli Harris!

Smooches to All! XoXoX

Tuesday Train

1. I have been corresponding to some of my blog readers through mail. Some of them opted to just comment privately. I think this is a great way of getting to know each other on a personal level and that is my first thank you for today.

2. And speaking of which, a friend suggested to add tags on my old posts for better sorting. Thanks for that, and now I have the names of the days on the tags.

3. Now for the more serious stuff. Since I have voluntary work after my "corporate" life, I was getting to know more and more organizations online that I would like to support & promote. I am thankful for this means, blogging & the media, to help spread information and support especially to far nations.

4. One of the organizations that I joined recently is Train for Humanity. Please read my post here. They hope to show people that with a little creativity and innovation, anyone can assist and make a difference in the world.

5. And in connection with Train for Humanity, I also came across Bloggers for Dafur. Who, has the same intention of helping Dafur, a region in Sudan. I really believe that War is never a solution, it is an aggravation.


photo credit: Genocide Daisy by Ariana Jordan

Tuesday Theorize

As I was walking home, I saw a bookmark soiled in a pod by the street with the written words of an unknown writer (at least to me), and it says:

"Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own. - Robert Heinlein" I had to stop and write it down. I was thinking of picking it up but I am not sure where the water from this mud pod come from soI just sat near to it and wrote down the words.

Anyway, for the past week, I've been too busy I have devoted my time after work to volunteer in a local organization. Well, as much as I want to promote them, I would like to still hide my blogs from them (just imagine what shock it would be to find my "Naughty blog" huh).

So today I would like to thank these 5 things and ideas:

1. A friend who had introduced me to one of the volunteers in this certain local org that helps to "empower women"

2. How honesty can bring people together despite the distance, culture, race and time zone.

3. A dear friend once said to me, "it's easier to speak to a stranger than to someone whom you might be close to at times." And I just couldn't agree less. I think it's easier for people to be honest to somebody who he knows won't judge him.

4. I think that falling inlove is never "juvenile", regardless of how these two souls meet. Sometimes Love comes in the least expected time and the most unexpected place.

5. I may not be in any serious relationship right now, but I am thankful for having experienced what I had and maybe, the struggles that passed by my life does not only benefit me to become stronger but also to help others see that there is light outside darkness.

Tuesday Trails

I'm going Green today! St. Patrick's Day is actually today but on some parts of the world, the celebrations go beyond and before this exact date. So to celebrate this day, let me give 5 facts about St. Patrick:

1. Why we celebrate it on this day? A theory is that March 17, 460 A.D. is the day that St. Patrick died.

2. Almost all businesses close on March 17, on Ireland, with the exception of restaurants and pubs, of course!

3. Saint Patrick is most known for driving the snakes from Ireland, a symbolic of putting an end to pagan practice. He converted the warrior chiefs and princes, baptizing them and thousands of their subjects in the "Holy Wells".

4. The tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green started in 1962, when city pollution-control workers used dyes to trace illegal sewage discharges and realized that the green dye might provide a unique way to celebrate the holiday. That year, they released 100 pounds of green vegetable dye into the river—enough to keep it green for a week! See photos here

5. Saint Patrick's Day has come to be associated with everything Irish: anything green and gold, shamrocks and luck. Most importantly, to those who celebrate its intended meaning, St. Patrick's Day is a traditional day for spiritual renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide.

And, Okay, so I was home alone last Saturday missing the whole St. Patrick's Day Parade here. Let's just say I am trying to avoid "some people" who are part or in "close circles" with event organizers. Just think of it as my "spiritual renewal".

But, thanks to a friend who sent me this fun pic of the event:



If you wanna see the rest of the photos of this year and past years, please head on over at the Official St. Croix site:
(who knows, maybe you chance upon me in a photo or two) *wink

Tuesday Timing

Yeah, it's all in the timing baby!

1. I was invited to a workshop a few cities away from where I live. It's a bit boring stuff about my job blah blah. But the adventure lurking around the corner would be a blast!

2. I will go on that trip (mentioned above) in the first week of April. Wish me luck! And thanks for those who will...

3. I have occasional nightmares about Eddie for years but just last night, for the first time since we got separated, I dreamed we were happily together! Well, that's a dream that I wouldn't want to come true but honestly I am thankful its not one of those dreams where I wake up feeling scared.

4. For my referrals at EasyHits4U. (these is a win-win thank yous) Who in total gave me $0.50 for surfing 100+ sites each. They are: duhlicious, chris6818, peggy05, 1fantasyguru and velvetSA. Well, these may be a few cents, but I sure know the traffic brought to their sites will surely double if not more. If I only know your links, I'd surely add them here.

5. And lastly for my latest online friend, Bikran. The famous n95 Pictures Blog owner. Cum over and view those wonderful pix made through a mobile phone.