Experience The Flying Manta At SeaWorld Orlando

There is something new that is happening at Sea World Orlando this coming May 22, 2009. It is the much awaited opening of Manta, the only flying roller coaster of its kind in the world. How would you and 31 other riders like to experience being under the ocean having a thrill ride on a manta ray, lying prone and face down at highway speeds? Other than a thrilling ride, you will get a 360-degree view of the underworld seeing all kinds of tropical fishes, sea dragons and thousands of creatures all around you.

What will you do to be able to get on the front line and to experience the flying ray? Sea World Orlando is having a contest where you can win a “Front-of-the-line” pass to the Manta. To join, go to http://www.ridemanta.com and click “participate and win.” There are six activities that you can participate and win the contest. You must have an account to join (which is free) or if you have a twitter account, you use that to log on. On twitter, you have to follow @RealShamu to get inside tips on the Manta quiz but all the answers on the quiz are found on the Website. There are five manta questions and you have to answer them correctly. Be careful because you only have three chances to do it. When completed, you get an email from RideTheFlyingRay. Or, if you can take a picture showing your love for Manta by displaying “I Heart Manta”, upload your photo to Flickr. Submit your flickr user image URL and flickr user name to ridetheflyingray.com.

Now if you and your friends would like to join, you can do that by joining the contest “Fill That Row.” Pick three friends and email them the referral code generated and let them sign up too and fill your row using the referral code. When your row is complete you get an email from RideTheFlyingRay.

If you are fond of YouTube, you can upload a short video of yourself showing how excited you to ride the Manta. Enter the URL and title of your video. You can also download the Manta Mask from the Website and after following all the instructions, get a picture of yourself wearing it then upload it to Flickr then submit your Flickr image URL and user name.

For twitter users, follow @RealShamu and “tweet” in 140 characters or less why you are excited about the Manta. Make sure to follow the mandatory rules for your message to get qualified.

After the contests, here are the prizes:

If you completed two of the Manta site activities, you will get one complimentary electronic photograph from your Manta ride experience. But, if you complete all the six activities, you earn the Manta “Front-of-the-line pass" and be on the first to experience the Manta.

Do not miss this opportunity and be the first one to tell about her unforgettable experience Flying Manta at SeaWorld Orlando.

Awards Galore

I got all these awards from Tita Beng. I just want to call her tita pero baka mas matanda pa ako sa kanya. Super daming awards, tatlo kaagad. I'm flattered but these awards have to be shared to all my online friends. You are all part of "My Careless Whispers" and you are more than deserving to get these awards too. Feel free to grab one, two or all. See you around.

Mother's Day Gift From Photofiddle

Are you still shopping for mothers day gifts? Here is a nice gift idea for your mom. Get her a photofiddle masterpiece by uploading her photo at photofiddle.com and create an artwork. A simple photo of your mom can be transformed into a beautiful masterpiece using the different photo art styles. Her canvas or art print is a perfect gift on her special day.

Here is a good deal from Photofiddle in celebration of mother’s day. They are giving away $10 gift certificate which can be claimed by simply emailing mom@photofiddle.com before May 4th. Hurry, sign up now and avail of this good offer. If you want to get more updates, discounts and contests, photofiddle is also on twitter, facebook or send them an email.

Sunday Lunch at Olive Garden

Our original plan was to go to Woodbury Outlet in Harriman, NY. We live around 30-40 minutes from there. It was 11:30 am when we left the house and we are all starving. I spent the morning eliminating what clothes will go to the drop box for donation and what to keep while hubby went to play tennis. We had four huge garbage bags full of clothes and shoes, mostly my daughter’s. We dropped this off before we proceed with our trip. My husband was craving for chicken parm so we went to Olive Garden in Mahwah, NJ. It is not out of the way to the outlet store. At this time, the weather was already in the 90’s. After we got full, laziness struck us, we felt like we don’t want to be walking on this very hot weather so we all decided to go home instead, just be in an air conditioned environment the whole afternoon.

When we got home, I did not realize I have a missed call and a message at the machine. It was from Isabella’s classmate (mom) whom we promised to have a play date at the park. Her daughter is so eager to play with my daughter. I called her, and she said can we meet at the park in 30 minutes? “we’ll just let the kids play for a little while because it’s HOT! I said yes because I don't know how to decline the invitation. Her little girl already cried last Friday because my daughter cannot make it since I have to go back to work.

Do you think kids will surrender to a hot weather when they are at the park! Nope, we were there for almost 2 hours!!! Thank goodness, we ran out of water and that’s the only time the kids agreed to go home. My daughter was red and sweating! We’re home 5pm. She was in bed by 6pm, woke up 7am this morning!

Back to OG, this is one of my favorite restaurants. I love their pastas and the calamari too. Some pictures i took during lunch.

The garden salad and bread are the best. We had seconds of the salad. I love it.

Hubby’s chicken parmigiana – fried breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese with pasta on the side.

I had chicken alfredo pizza – We never miss this every time we go to OG. It is delicious, even on the next day. I shared this with the daughter. Actually with the garden salad alone you get full so we always end up with a doggie bag.

My Ipod Dilemma

I have an Ipod that has hundreds of my favorite songs on it. I have been using our desktop to sync it to itunes from the time I bought it but now since I have a new laptop, will it delete all my songs if I sync it on the laptop? I don’t want to lose all my songs. And, what will happen to the pictures also? Please, anybody?

Enroll at Cryo Cell and Get A Free Baby Bjorn

I feel so blessed for having experienced bearing a child. I know I started a bit late but to have one is already fulfilling for me. I have learned the meaning of the words selfless and unconditional when I become a mother to my daughter. Nothing in return; just let me be your mom.

At one point, my doctor has talked to me if I have intentions of having another baby. He said that a lot of women still having babies even beyond forty but I am scared of that. I don’t want my baby’s health to be compromised. Now that I have one, the focus will be more on her future health. One of the best ways to prepare for your baby’s health is through Cryo-Cell U-Cord service. Through Cryo-Cell Blood Bank, your newborn umbilical cord blood stem cells are cryo preserved for future medical use of your child or family. As much as possible we do not want our child to get sick but we have to be prepared at all times and stem cells. Only your child’s own stem cells are his or her own perfect match.

For a very limited time, Cryo Cell is having a special offer for new and existing clients that ranges from $100 to $300 off retail price value plus a baby bjorn if you enroll by 04/19/2009. Visit cryo-cell.com to get your discounts. Hurry, this offer expires on Sunday at midnight.

Have time to read the testimonial of Parker and Davis’s mom, on how important to preserved or banked your child’s umbilical cord stem cells:

"My children are the most precious gifts that I will ever have and I want to do everything I can to make sure they are well. While I was pregnant with my first child, I would see articles and ads about cord blood and it bothered me that it was so expensive but what if I one day needed this blood. The reality of having only one chance or it really went in the garbage kept me wondering if I would regret not investing. What if he had cancer or his dad or I were sick, would that blood have been the cure? Through research, I came across Cryo-Cell International, Inc., a company with the most reasonable rates and the assurance of two holding facilities.
When I was pregnant with my second child, we wondered if one bank was enough? Finances were tighter and should we spend the money? Then we realized that his brothers blood might not match for the new baby. The next day, stories were breaking about how Cord blood had saved or changed the lives of children, one cancer, one cerebral palsy. Then we discovered that a friend was diagnosed with non-hodgkins lymphoma. He didn't bank his daughters blood and wished he had. Three years prior, I lost a friend to renal cancer when she was 29. We felt like it was our answer.
We are just beginning to see miracles that this blood can bring. We have two "life insurance policies", that is how we look at it. If anyone in the family gets ill, there is a chance that the blood could save our lives. If we don't use it, then it is there for our son's children."

Sincerely, mother of Parker and Davis
Cryo-Cell International Client

My New Laptop

Finally I was able to buy the laptop I wanted. I just want a small one (this is 14.1) and light (only 5.1 lbs.). It has 4 GB and 250 hard drive space. It like the bronze color and it is shiny.

This is the second laptop I bought. I still remember the first one, it was a compaq with 6 gigs, bought around 10 years ago for around a thousand bucks!!!. It was one of the best at that time. I never had a problem with the old, actually it is still in good condition but too slow now. I'm wondering how i managed the old one with no dsl or fast cable before. I replaced with a Sony Vaio in 2004. I bought the top of the line deskstop with flat screen and it can still compete with the desktop available in the market today. Now hubby and daughter can share the deskstop while mommy has the laptop for herself.

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