Chez Francine

You may call me funny but I’m starting to shop the different items that I’ll be sending in my homeland in preparation for Christmas. Christmas is still far and I know that but as the shipping takes 3 months before they’ll have it, it’s better to shop in advance while it’s cheaper. I was shopping at best buy the other day and the item will be delivered here on wednesday hopefully. Good thing that the shipping cost doesn’t cost that much for 45 kilos. 45 kilos is quite heavy already ha and for sure there’ll be many things inside. My family doesn’t know about it yet because I’m planning to consider this thing as a surprise.

My mom has been telling me that she’s jealous to my 2 sisters and brother because they’ve got the latest cellphone models while hers is not. Poor mom! She said that she wanted to have a cellphone too with a camera, with mp3/mp4 player, a colored phone and etc. Yeah right, she’s not that old and she has to go along with the trends as well you know. I want her to be happy and to spoil her because she raised us very well so her wish will be granted very soon. I’m going to send her my unlocked phone here at home as a surprise. She’ll surely be very happy because she’s been dreaming to have a very good Nokia model.

If the statement, ‘You are what you eat’ was true, I would be a _______.
- a mango. Why? Because I’m at my sweetest to the people I love and to the people who are nice and kind to me but I’ll be like the green mango when somebody does bad things on me or to the people whom I loved.

If you had to have one piece of music (softly) playing in your mind for the rest of your life, what would you want it to be?
- hmmmmm, I can’t remember the title of this song but I really loved it. Hmmm, I’ll go back here later once I’ll know the title okay? I like this song very much because the melody is very good, it’s good to listen on the ears and the lyrics are very meaningful as well.

What is the most important thing in any relationship?
- love and trust. These are the things I’ve learned from my husband. Trusting somebody is one of the most difficult thing for me to give to anyone because people sometimes betrayed me. With love, trust and faith God, relationship succeeds no matter what the trials may be.

GPS is IN right now and majority of the frenchies here have this gadget for themselves. Would you believe that I even saw a Madame at the park the other day who have a GPS for her dog? Unbelievable but true and one great advantage about this gadget is that it tracks your pets, a child, vehicle and an elderly person. Not a bad gadget right? If I’ll have my own pet one day, I’ll surely get one at LiveViewGPS because they specialize in real time gps tracking systems. Their different GPS are very modern and hightech and are very perfect for a techy woman like me.

Wow! I wanna say thank you to the person who voted me as one of the nominees for the Filipino blog of the week 108. I am so surprised when I got a message in my shoutbox telling me this great news. Whoever you are, thank you very much really for thinking that my blog should be one of the Filipino blog of the week nominees. Friends, if you feel like or is thinking that I deserve to become the winner, pls don’t hesitate to vote for me here at http://salaswildthoughts.blogspot.com/. The complete list of nominees can be found at the sidebar. Thanks very much once again and congratulations to the future winner!

One of the most important things that some people don’t give importance to is the health insurance. I do understand that in some countries, insurance is not a very important subject. In my family, it was like that but it has changed eversince I got married. I’ve opened my eyes and realized how good it is to have one for myself and for my family. USA-HealthInsurance.com is the company that influenced me regarding this insurance matter. Actually, I am thankful at them because I’ve understood the different things and why a person should provide one for hisself/herself. You too can get an affordable health insurance Ohio incase you’re a resident from there. Think about it while you still have the time and before anything gets worst.

A shot taken at Audenge, small oyster-farming port in Bassin d’Arcachon here in Bordeaux. Oysters? Name it and you’ll have it fresh and tasty.

Photo courtesy from my husband’s compilation.

My good friends Ness and Nora recently tagged me. So greatful because I was gone for several days but they remember me still. Thanks ladies!

Here Are My Top 5 Things To Do:

1. Drinking tea with hubby coz we just had our dinner

2. Blog hopping my friend’s blogs. Don’t have any opps for the moment

3. Have to iron our clothes.

4. The different shots I took have to be edited. Really have to touch it.

5. Shower and wash my face before sleeping. Can’t sleep without it

BUSY PEOPLE: 1.) my chopsuey 2.) mind bubbles 3.) vanity kit 4.) somethingpurple 5.) a detour 6.) Confessions of a Supermodel Wannabe 7.) Mitch of When Silence Speaks 8.) Hailey’s Domain9. Hailey’s Beats and Bits 10. Air Sick 11. Avee’s Adventures 12. Never Ending Stories 13. Essay of Life 14. Tasteful Voyage 15. A mom’s note 16.Blogging & IT 17. Ness 18. Chez Francine 19. Le bric à brac de Cherie 20. La Place de Cherie 21. Your name here..

Tagging my list of friends below:

Alpha 1 , Ylan, Yen, Thira, Shimumsy, Noemi, Myles, Mylen, Michelle, Marie Johnson, Loannah, Liza, Kerslyn, Jet, Gina,  Chechay and Eds

Sleeping beauty now coz it’s almost 2 in the morning here. Ouff! I am not finish yet in working with my different photos that I took during our holidays in Normandie. I’ve got 400+ shots and it will take days for me I think before I’ll finish all the editing. Ouff! Now I know how it feels how tiring it is sometimes to become a professional photographer and I don’t know if I’ll have the guts working and checking each single shot IF I’ll be a photographer. Any idea folks? Anyway, have to sleep now as I will have a busy day later on. Good night everyone ***muah***!

Education is always important no matter what happens. Some kids in some families might belong in a wrong path but it is never too late to help them out and to let them understand how good it is to become a literate person. They might be having a problem in focusing their studies but sending them in a very good school will be a very good idea. Mostly of the boarding schools are very good because their daily programs are quite different compared to the other schools so students really have to follow the rules and the programs asked. In this way, they’ll be able to gain self-confidence towards themselves and will be able to realize their responsibilities as a student. Have a look

The wine hubby loves for aperitif

…..yes! Hubby has been searching for this wine at the nearby supermarket here at home. We either go in SimplyMarket or Casino but it’s not available at all. I don’t know exactly what’s so special with this wine but it’s one of the white wine that he loves very much. Don’t ask me for his entire list because it’s quite long to mention and he has specific wine list for each kind of meal like for fish, meat, chicken and etc. We were surprised because we found it at the convenient store that’s located in the Arabs area. I wonder why the supermarket here in the neighborhood doesn’t have this white wine. Oufff!

True that I am 20+ years young right now but hey, I am still a student you know. As a foreigner in this country, everyday is learning for me especially for the language. I still deserve to have and to try the different educational US tours right? Please say yes!! I have never been in United States and it will be great if I’ll see how beautiful New York is, the grand canyons in Colorado and the beautiful beach and islands in Hawaii. Haayyyy, how I wish somebody will surprise me for a US tour in the next days. Really need it especially for this upcoming weekend as I won’t be working till monday. To Santa Claus, if you’re listening, you can call and make a transaction at Hemisphere Educational Travel:-).

It’s cuisine time once again! Hubby arrived home last night and everytime he goes back at home from Paris, I always prepare a surprise dinner for him. Surprise dinner would always mean that I have to do the entire groceries, the entire preparation of the table and cooking. Isn’t he spoiled? Maybe yes but he deserves it anyway. As it’s spring time already and summer is coming, our motif starting this month is to eat light foods. We’re trying to avoid meats right now and instead, focused on the seafoods. Well, I don’t know if I’ll managed to do it for several months because I’m already running out of recipes to try here at home.

Sometimes, it does comes into my mind to pack my some of my things and just travel somewhere without making any plans at all. In general, I plan the things months before I travel and it is sometimes tiring thinking of so many things. Travelling somewhere without making any plans at all is interesting, exciting and thrilling for me. Sometimes, I imagine myself driving the car together with my husband going somewhere and to stay in a nearby custom corporate housing. Don’t get it wrong ha but I want a place that’s clean, safe, with a garage and with very nice amenities too. I’ll surely be checking National Corporate Housing very soon.

This is a stolen shot I took when we were having a walk in one of the places in Normandie. The view is beautiful and when I saw these couples, I instantly took a shot of them. Wordless for me because despite of their ages, they are still sweet with eachother and is enjoying the fresh air, listening to the waves of the water as it flashes going to the rocks.

One thing I love about seminars is that it is usually done in other places. Right after at the end of the seminar, there’s buffet of course and a little party. I miss working in big enterprises actually and seminars as well because it allows me to acquire more knowledge. One of my wish in the near future is to work in one of the offices here and to have a seminar in Wisconsin. What a dream right? These Wisconsin banquet halls are one of the places I’d like the seminar to be. I saw from a friend who been there and the place is incredibly nice and beautiful.

Anyways folks, if you need a place for wedding, seminars, meetings or anything, don’t hesitate to contact Davians Banquet & Conference Center. Their place is big enough to accommodate all your guests. Check them out!

It’s my very first time to join in this “Ten on Tuesday” meme so here are my entries. I hope that I am not that late to submit my entries.

Here are the 10 Places I’d Love to Travel To (in random order)

1. Venice - it is always in my list. I have heard many things about this city and majority of the people have told me that it is very romantic there.

2. Paris - been here twice or thrice already and I’d want to go back there over and over again. I don’t know what’s so special in Paris but I just love to go there and to visit Eiffel Tower again.

3. Amanpulo - a dream that hasn’t been fulfilled yet. Hoping to visit this place very soon.

4. Egypt - always in my list too hehehe

5. Maroc- dreaming to experience the camel ride there

6. Palawan - as always and to have the best diving experience here.

7. Tahiti - oh la la la! This place is awesome for sure!

8. Mexico - I love the beach there!

9. New York - want to visit the Statue of Liberty hehehe

10.  Philippines - my homelan. It is a dream of mine to visit the entire province.

Looking back my high school days made me remember as to how I survived those research papers and term papers. I can say that academic writing is not my field at all and frankly speaking, I don’t have the talent when it comes to it no matter how hard I try. I am just so happy that I’m done with it. Students at present time are fortunate enough that they don’t have to worry about their term papers. They’ll just have to contact a reliable company that offers a custom writing service and their problem will be solved. So students out there who have been draining their brain in working their research papers, stop and let the expert do it for you. Custom-essay.org will help you and will take good care of everything. They’re the expert when it comes to custom writing, essays, college papers and so many others. Check them out!

Have you ever hear about Hilton Head rentals? Moi yes! I’ve heard from a friend that it is very beautiful and luxurious and absolutely splendid. Well, I checked the site to really verify if it’s true or not and she is absolutely correct. Hilton Head Island is a perfect place for vacationers and travellers who just love to stay away from the city and to enjoy the nature and the beach. For me, this place is perfect for honeymooners or for family. Possible for everyone to enjoy the place because there are many proposed activities whether you’re a nature lover, a beach lover or an adventure lover.

Everytime I see these Miss Universe candidates online, I always wish that I’ve got a beautiful smile like them. Having those white and healthy teeth is really a plus factor even if you are not that really pretty or beautiful. When you have a very beautiful smile and healthy teeth, people will find you really clean. These last days, I’m thinking of doing the right action for myself because my upper tooth aren’t that really cute. I wanted to have braces but I don’t have any idea if it’s the best solution for myself. Of course, I need to visit my dentist first and ask for his advice.

Anyway, you too can have a very beautiful smile. Healthy tooth is an asset and you should contact Dr. Maddahi if you need a Beverly Hills teeth expert. His clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and Dr. Maddahi himself, treats his patients as his own friends. He explains to them and give them all the informations that the patients deserves to have on a specific service that he/she needs. Check him out at drmaddahi.com.