Atlantis The Palm Hotel in Dubai

This is one amazing hotel! I have always heard and read about the "Lost city of Atlantis" -- now someone has recreated it and made it a wonder. I wouldn't be surprised if this makes it to the top places to visit and stay at.

I would definitely not mind going there in the future when we can save enough (room rates start at $454 per night) and the kids are a bit older. A good reason to pay my relatives in Dubai a visit ;)

This hotel is just new and opened September of this year (2008). Check some of the hotel's features in this photo gallery.

This is the hotel's official website: http://www.atlantisthepalm.com

I am excited. I just learned that they are making another Superman movie that is to be released in June of 2009. For most of the people that know me, I am a Superman fan. I loved the Superman series with Christopher Reeves so much that when I learned they were coming out with Superman Returns (2006), I was really anxious as to whether they can keep up with the "standard" that fans loved (like me!) especially with Christopher Reeves being Superman. Anyway, after I watched the movie, I was impressed -- they stuck with the "standard" and I thought the guy (Brandon Routh) who played as Superman did a really great job in portraying Superman and Clark Kent's role. I can not wait now to see the next Superman movie that is coming out in the summer of 2009. I just hope it is as good as the last one.

Oh, fun times... brings back childhood memories.

PS. I love Superman. :) (Of course, I love my hubby more than Superman. My hubby is Superman too ;) )

The Ugliest Facebook Profile You Will Ever See!

"...this is definitely the ugliest Facebook profile I have ever seen."

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Google Me

Got the idea from Meryl...

Type in the following and choose the first choice (that makes sense) that appears on the list:

1) Type in “[your name] needs” in Google search:

~ Laurie needs to read for CBE Certification

2) Type in “[your name] looks like” in Google search:

~ Laurie looks like an average girl, but all the doctors know there is something strange about her. (I wonder what... hehe)

3) Type in “[your name] likes” in Google search:

~ Laurie likes Books Blog

4 ) Type in “[your name] says” in Google search:

~ Laurie says he's battling depression (This is Hugh Laurie)

5) Type in “[your name] wants” in Google search:

~ Laurie wants to raise awareness after Finance's tragic Sudden...

6) Type in “[your name] does” in Google search:

~ Laurie does the bumper cars (This is Hugh Laurie, again)

7) Type in “[your name] hates” Google search

~ Laurie hates the airport (and Hugh Laurie once again)

8) Type in “[your name] goes”

~ Laurie goes on a diet (I should, shouldn't I?)

9) Type in “[your name] loves” in Google search:

~ Laurie loves The Children's Books

10) Type in”[your name] is” in Google search:

~ Laurie is "overweight" (Nooo!!! --- hence, the diet ;))

My Comfort Zone

Lately, I am finding myself heading to my computer when I feel stressed or just want a break and get away from everything. Is that weird or what? I feel like my comfort zone (as of lately) is my computer. Even if I don't exactly need to do anything. I'd try to check emails, check blogs, surf the net or write a post (like I am doing right now!). I do however, DO a lot of work on my computer -- mainly for work, and I do a lot of banking online, my accounting is done thru the computer with my accounting software, I do most of my shopping online, etc.

I can't exactly get out of the house and drive somewhere because I don't have my own vehicle. And besides, I don't really feel like driving especially when I am stressed.

So right now... my computer will do fine and keep me company.

Today I am feeling exhausted. I guess that is part of being a Mom to 2 very active and inquisitive kids. Aside from being a stay-at-home-mom, having a part-time job can be quite taxing. Not to mention all the household chores that comes with being a wife and the Woman-of-the-House.

I was able to get a couple loads of laundry done, folded but not put away yet! Actually, I have a basket of laundry sitting beside me as I type in hopes that I fold while surfing the net and chatting to some friends and family online.

Sometimes, the pressures of running a household can get overwhelming. It feels like you keep working, but your work never gets done. This is so true with having 2 kids. You clean one room, and then as soon as you get to the next, the room you just cleaned is a mess again. Well, I'm not complaining... I love that fact of having kids and the fact that they are happy, healthy and active. They are pretty good with keeping their toys away (if and when you tell them). It doesn't happen automatically yet. But we're working on it. They're still too young to get the concept yet, I think.

I feel at a loss right now, my oldest is 2 years and I am wondering... should he be knowing his alphabet's by sight and know how to at least write them? When do kids usually learn to do those? I guess it is just because I hear from some mom's that they did those with their kids and that their kids knows how to read and write their ABC's at 2. Well, to be truthful... I really haven't worked with him on that as much as I want to. Is it generally true that boys have a shorter span of attention? It sometimes frustrates me when we play "school" that I cannot keep him interested in what I am trying to show or teach him for more than 10 minutes. I feel such an insufficient mom sometimes.

But well... I can always be better. They say, the biggest room for change is improvement (or something like that). So, I guess I will just have to keep trying.

ChoiceFilets.com : This one is sure to make you Salivate

It's rare that I come across a website that actually makes me salivate, but today I came across one that had a great design and very delicious imagery. Being a designer myself, I definitely could appreciate the great use of colors and imagery. It made me hungry just looking at it.

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If you are looking for great steaks, smoked meats, delicious desserts and appetizers, and so much more, this is the site to go. I just made my first purchase today and can't wait to get it. I will come back to rate and comment on the quality of food they have.

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