<h1>God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all.  1 John 1:5</h1>

<h1>God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all.  1 John 1:5</h1> http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/  #1. Serve God #2. Serve Others #3. Serve Self  Hi there friends. Just call me with my username as my friends know me very well. I have a lot of functions here on Earth. My main job is to preach the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ who set me free from my previous filthy life. (Romans 3:23) PTL. I teach, minister, pray upon healing to my family, friends and even to strangers. (Mark 16:15) I am also a Senior Software Engineer in line with the Microsoft Technology. A realtor on demand as well helping people to resolve issues in terms of real estate and financing. My goal is to get my clients the best deal I could ever negotiate for them. I am a wife and a mother of 2 beautiful kids. Best of all, I am blessed with a wonderful husband who also love to serve our Lord Jesus Christ. To God be the Glory. Let me share to you the true happiness that I found which the world cannot offer.  Did you know that you were created to have a loving relationship with God? He is patiently and lovingly waiting for you to respond to His invitation to salvation. Yes, you can receive forgiveness for your sins and assurance of eternal life through faith in His only Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved" (John 3:16-17). "Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent" (John 17:3). You may be asking yourself: "How can I know God?" Man is able to know the true and living God through His Word (that is, the Bible). The Bible reveals God's character and His plan for mankind. It is through reading His Word that we come to a knowledge of the righteousness of God and that which He requires of us.   <OBJECT height=355 width=425><param name='allowScriptAccess' value='never'></param><PARAM NAME="allowScriptAccess" VALUE="never"><PARAM NAME="movie" VALUE="http://www.youtube.com/v/_aYvGE1MKeI&rel=1&autoplay=1"><PARAM NAME="wmode" VALUE="transparent"> &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp<embed allowscriptaccess='never' src='http://www.youtube.com/v/_aYvGE1MKeI&rel=1&autoplay=1' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' wmode='transparent' width='425' height='355'></embed></OBJECT>  What is it that prevents us from personally knowing God? Our sin has separated us from God — our corruption is to such a degree that we cannot know Him personally and cannot experience His love. God's Word says, "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). Man was created to have fellowship with God, but because of his sin (i.e., anything that is against the righteousness revealed in God's Law) he is prevented from that fellowship. This includes anything less than perfect obedience to God's commands. "The wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23a). The ultimate result of this death is an eternity in Hell. This spiritual death forces a separation from God. Man is sinful and God is holy. This creates a gulf unbridgeable by man making that intended fellowship impossible. The only solution is a divine bridge — that bridge is Christ. God created a way by sending His Son to pay the price for our sin. "God demonstrated His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). He died in our place; He who knew no sin became sin for us. This removed our burden of sin and allows us to enter into that desired fellowship if we follow His way. He is the only way. Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me" (John 14:6). It is not just enough that you know these truths. We must individually place our trust in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. It is by repenting of our sins and believing on Christ that we can know God personally and experience His love. "But as many as receive Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name" (John 1:12). "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them" (Ephesians 2:8-10). "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:38). You can receive Jesus Christ right now by faith. "If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made to salvation" (Romans 10:9-10). If you now believe on God and place your faith in His Son, congratulations — and welcome to His family. We, all being His children, share in a heavenly inheritance! We are heirs to heaven and are promised the eternal pleasure of glorifying God. As our life here on earth progresses, God will continue to work in our hearts. We are daily being conformed to the image of Christ, Himself. We will begin to live lives of righteousness. Obedience to God will not be a burden to us, but rather a joy. You may wonder, now that you are a Christian, "What now?" Our greatest recommendation for believers, new and old, is 1) find a church (Body of Christ) so you might hear the preaching of the Word and rejoice in the fellowship of other Christians, 2) study the Bible for that is where we learn of God and His plans, 3) pray to Him to strengthen your faith and increase your love toward Him, 4) enjoy the blessings given by God in the heavenly ordained sacraments: baptism and the Lord's Supper. 5) Get baptized by the Holy Spirit to get power and be able to walk in spirit, cast out the enemy during this journey to eternity. 6) Obey God's word and implement it in our lives. All of these will work to encourage and build upon your faith. Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. Rom 10:17 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:27:57 -0000 Tue, 20 May 2008 03:30:09 -0000     <h1>God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all.  1 John 1:5</h1> http://images.awiedrealtor.multiply.com/logo http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com 100 100 How to make TIRAMISU Enjoy! Don't forget to send me a http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/video/item/15/How_to_make_TIRAMISU Tue, 20 May 2008 03:30:09 -0000 Porma for Less I would like to share this great purchase experience I had that really exceeded my expectations. No, I am not selling these purses. I purchased them from a friend in the Philippines. The quality of these purses are "AAA" inside and out. The price is outstanding. Where else in the world would you find a a pocketbook for less than 1,000 pesos or $23 (approx) The seller's name is Rica Dimayuga(eurica888@yahoo.com). She has a whole collection of newly released designed bags that only has limited stock. Rest assured, I am not bothered walking in the mall having to see exactly the same purse as these ones. (Don't you love it?). Yes it is indeed unique. To top it off, the service was superb! I placed an order Thursday last week. We did an oline transaction through xoom.com where the money was deducted from my account, got cleared and the money was delivered personaly to Rica. She shipped them out and presto! After few days the purses are here. I didn't wait long at all. Thank... http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/photos/album/22/Porma_for_Less Thu, 15 May 2008 02:08:46 -0000 Are you a Micromanager? This is a great article. For the managers and employees alike. What management style do you prefer? <IMG class=alignleft src="http://a.abcnews.com/images/Business/pd_office_070510_ms.jpg" border=0> <H1 class=firstHeading>Micromanagement </H1> <H3 id=siteSub>From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</H3> Jump to: <A href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micromanagement#column-one">navigation</A>, <A href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micromanagement#searchInput">search</A> {{dablink|This is about the management style. Micromanagement In business <A title=Management href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Management">management</A>, micromanagement is a <A title=Management href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Management">management</A> style where a manager closely observes or controls the work of their employees, generally used as a derogatory term.[<A title="Wikipedia:Citation needed" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed">citation needed</A>] In contrast to giving general instructions on smaller tasks while supervising larger concerns, the micromanager monitors and assesses every step, and avoids delegation of decisions. Micromanagement is often easily recognized by employees, but micromanagers rarely view themselves as such.[<A title="Wikipedia:Citation needed" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed">citation needed</A>] Extreme cases represent dangerous management pathology.[<A title="Wikipedia:Citation needed" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed">citation needed</A>] The latter is characterized by an obsessive style of management and is closely related to workplace bullies, narcissists and other management pathologies. Micromanagers like many add... http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/journal/item/66/Are_you_a_Micromanager Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:57:02 -0000 Digital Photography Group <IMG class=alignleft src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/124/335698998_778ce2e765_m.jpg" border=0>I am starting a digital photography group to those who are into it. I know everyone likes to take pictures. I myself is into real estate photography since last year. I just need to brand my pics and copyright. There are different kinds of professional photography - Fashion, food, scenery or travel, people, animal or anything you could think of under the sun. This Group is open to anyone who has the passion to photography. I'd like to network with some professionals to learn and share the trick of the trade in photography. The link is:                               <A href="http://digitalpix.multiply.com/">http://digitalpix.multiply.com/</A><A href="http://rephotographer.multiply.com/"></A>   <IMG class=alignright src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/128/346290879_ae3c197341_m.jpg" border=0> This is a great place to update on photography accesories, what's in and what's out. Potentially freelance on some photography projects (locally) or just simply display your hobbies about the said subject. No, I am not a papparazzi, d... http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/journal/item/64/Digital_Photography_Group Tue, 4 Mar 2008 03:36:45 -0000 Can you forgive? <A href="http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R8TW1goKCCcAAE8hqZM1"><IMG class=alignleft src="http://images.awiedrealtor.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R8TW1goKCCcAAE8hqZM1/cc_wall02087_1440.jpg?et=5FxjXkmMgC0Dgz70SqlgFQ&nmid=" border=0></A> Click to enlarge..... http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/journal/item/61/Can_you_forgive Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:20:16 -0000 Going to Jeremy Camp Concert <IMG class=alignleft src="http://jeremycamp.com/BBM_splash2_04.jpg" border=0>Have you been to a concert where you had no clue what the band was singing, had no idea of the lyrics or probably haven't heard the songs before? Sounds silly isn't it? Well, this is probably meant to happen - that we as a family go see the Jeremy Camp concert once again. I bought tickets for me and a friend but unfortunately, that friend couldn't go. Some accident happen. However, I thought we could go as a family. Who is Jeremy Camp and Toby Mac? These names may not ring a bell. But to those who like Christian Rock kind of music, Jeremy Camp is one of the famous ones who had 15 #1 hit simultaneosly. What is so good about the music? It's not only the melody but the lyrics are so beautiful that you could relate. A friend went to a Hillsong Concert. Yet another group in Australia that tours the world. Those are one of the concerts I wanted to go to. Most of the time they go to LA which is to far from us. We are so excited to see Jeremy. The kids know the songs by heart - yes w... http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/journal/item/60/Going_to_Jeremy_Camp_Concert Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:34:43 -0000 ASK, SEEK, KNOCK <IMG class=alignleft src="http://media.salemwebnetwork.com/ecards/ScriptureCards/matt7_7.jpg" border=0>   http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/journal/item/59/ASK_SEEK_KNOCK Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:07:17 -0000 Slideroll Slideshow Player <a href="http://www.slideroll.com">Make a free photo slideshow</a> http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/journal/item/58/Slideroll_Slideshow_Player Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:56:56 -0000 FOR SALE - JEREMY CAMP & TOBY MAC CONCERT TICKETS (4) <IMG class=alignleft src="http://www.jeremycamp.com/images/Booming_Beyond_Measure_splash1.jpg" border=0>Calling Virginians! I am selling 4 tickets to the Jeremy Camp and Toby Mac Concert to be held at George Mason's Patriot Center. March 13th, Thursday. Tickets are at $30.50 each. Reply by email or text me if interested. Jeremy Camp concert is awesome! Great voice and songs!   http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/journal/item/56/FOR_SALE_-_JEREMY_CAMP_TOBY_MAC_CONCERT_TICKETS_4 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:51:40 -0000 Swearing and Cursing... <BIG><BIG><BIG>WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT...</BIG></BIG></BIG> <BIG><BIG><BIG>SWEARING AND CURSING?</BIG></BIG></BIG> By Betty Miller Matthew 15:11: "Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man." Matthew 15:17-20: "Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? 18 But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. 19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: 20 These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man." <BIG>CURSE WORDS REVEAL THE CONDITION OF A MAN'S HEART</BIG> <BIG><IMG class=alignleft style="WIDTH: 182px; HEIGHT: 219px" height=292 src="http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/06/09/ramsay_narrowweb__300x381,0.jpg" width=300 border=0></BIG> Jesus taught in the Bible that when a man curses or uses profanity it is a sign of evil that was in that man's heart. It is popular today for both men and women to curse. They never think of it as an evil condition in their heart, but rather a small thing that everyone does.  These... http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/journal/item/53/Swearing_and_Cursing... Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:15:23 -0000 WHEAT TO EAT I can't wait until I get through the 1st phase of my South Beach Diet. So far so good. The result after 10 days has been inspiring. With the strict implementation of what "NOT" to eat and religiously exercising 2 hrs each session, 3x a week has kept me on tract on the goal.It is not easy at all. But faith and dedication help reach it. These are one of the things that human has full control of. It just need "hard work". Here is my track record:   Starting weight: 138 lbs     Goal weight: 115 lbs Current weight: 133 lbs Lbs lost: 5 lbs  from Jan 2 - Jan 11 % lost: 21.73 %  (lbs to shed - current weight x 100)   <IMG class=alignmiddleb src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wEFivf4/blk-weight.png" border=0>   By next week, I can start phase 2 of SBD. I've been dreaming of eating  artisan wheat bread....with extra virgin olive oil and balsalmic vinegar. I can have red wine, wheat pasta, fruits and other vegetables. And yes! My caffeinated coffee.<IMG class=alignleft src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1032/1228288390_003c179221.jpg?v=0" border=0>             &n... http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/journal/item/52/WHEAT_TO_EAT Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:05:08 -0000 Cheapest car in the world? I was reading cnn.com's business and technoloty site and came across this article. It is said to be the world's cheapest car with an MSRP of $2,500. Dang that is really cheap! <IMG class=alignleft src="http://fortuneindiainc.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/tata_nano.jpg" border=0>The gas mileage is said to be 50 mpg. Wow it would probably take me 3 months before I fill up another tank. About safety and comfort, I don't know. As for now, it think money wise and economy wise this would simply get you from point A to B. Not bad at all! To read the full article go to: <A href="http://ridingtheelephant.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2008/01/10/nano-achieves-ratan-tata%e2%80%99s-dream/">http://ridingtheelephant.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2008/01/10/nano-achieves-ratan-tata%e2%80%99s-dream/</A>     http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/journal/item/51/Cheapest_car_in_the_world Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:59:44 -0000 For the sake of health <A href="http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R37AlAoKCCcAACMsPK41"><IMG class=alignleft src="http://images.awiedrealtor.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R37AlAoKCCcAACMsPK41/IMG_1455.JPG?et=FArJ1aTScyZAe56632xV6g&nmid=" border=0></A>You know when you are approaching your big four "O" stage, the metabolism slows down a bit. This is when you start gaining weight due to overindulgence, no exercise or simply feasting everyday and not thinking about tomorrow, health wise. Take a look at these yummy blue cheese(oh yeah we used to toss this one inthe waste bin too during gf days). I just sniffed and stared at it. I actually prepared it for hubby before dinner is ready. I cannot eat this high fat cheese b/c I am still on Phase 1 of the SBD. There are a lot of food that are artery cloggers and most or all of them are from animal fat. I was having withdrawal symptoms from sugar and caffeine. These are one of the things I have to give up during this phase. Although, it is kinda hard to admit it was difficult the first 4 days, I am getting used to it. I'm am doing this for the sake of health. <A href="http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R37CSAoKCCcAAEg1NV41"><IMG class=alignright src="http://images.awiedrealtor.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R37CSAoKCCcAAEg1NV41/IMG_1458.JPG?et=aTPJ5%2BlQZvUeymQhpQTKtQ&nmid=" border=0></A> The one on the right are the good type of oil and sauces. Olive oil and balsalmic vinegar is my favorite salad dressing during this p... http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/journal/item/49/For_the_sake_of_health Fri, 4 Jan 2008 23:27:39 -0000 Smoky Chipotle Hummus - Recipe This is a very heart friendly recipe. Good for SBD Phase 1. Only 90 calories per serving. Very tasty especially if you eat it with celery. I had this one for night snack. It made me full without feeling guilty. I remember back in the GF days, we use to throw this away in the first class waste bin. Well, I nibble the olives first before I throw it away. This is also good in entertaining guests. Can be served with crackers or pita bread, but I prefer it with celery since I'm on SBD. Smoky Chipotle Hummus <IMG class=alignmiddleb src="http://taquoriaan.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/hummus-tahini-2923-499.jpg" border=0> <H2>INGREDIENTS</H2> <UL> <LI>2 (15.5 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained <LI>1/2 cup water <LI>1/4 cup tahini (sesame-seed paste) <LI>1/4 cup fresh lemon juice <LI>2 tablespoons olive oil <LI>1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce <LI>2 cloves garlic <LI>1 1/2 teaspoons cumin <LI>1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained <LI>6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained <LI>1/2 cup chopped cilantro <LI>1/2 teaspoon salt <LI>ground black pepper to taste </LI></UL> Place the garbanzo beans, water, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, chipotle ... http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/journal/item/48/Smoky_Chipotle_Hummus_-_Recipe Thu, 3 Jan 2008 03:36:05 -0000 Southbeach Accountability I am making this blogsite my Southbeach Accountability Page meaning - everyone in my contact list should make me accountable for my weight loss. I'm currently on phase one of the southbeach diet. This is the toughest b/c I am giving up all the bad carbs(bad sugar) and bad fat in my system until it gets stabilized after 2 weeks. After that, I can re-introduce the the good carbs gradually. <IMG class=alignright style="WIDTH: 533px; HEIGHT: 427px" height=600 src="http://oregonstate.edu/recsports/sites/default/files/Kickboxing_Sculpt_4.jpg" width=533 border=0> I definitely gained weight during the last holiday season. All my suit pants and jackets are bulging on size 6. This is not a good sign. For my cardio, I am also doing Billy Blanks exercise - the "AMPED" version. Below is my weight loss ticker to see my progress. I will be updating this every Monday and if you see me gain weight, I am giving you the freedom to yell at me. I am currently 138 lbs. My goal is to reach 115lbs. So thats 23 lbs to lose. So far I've lost 1 lb. Hey guys thank you for being my weight loss accountability partner. I appreciate all your yelling and scolding.... http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/journal/item/47/Southbeach_Accountability Wed, 2 Jan 2008 16:19:52 -0000 South Beach, Billy Blanks, Tears and Sweat <IMG class=alignleft src="http://www.salon.com/mwt/food/eat_drink/2006/11/28/mindless_eating/story.jpg" border=0>Pigging out is over. After enjoying these festivities, I must admit I kinda lost track of my food intake and exercise routine. After giving birth to my 2nd child, I was a whoping 210 lbs with lingering high cholesterol, high blood and diabetes for 6 months.   My primary physician advised me, it's a changed of lifestyle. Lifestyle starts with what you put in your mouth. YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT. I totally agree with this doctor. These 3 diseases are a silent killer that you don't necessarily have to feel anything different. I started controling what I eat by following a diet. South Beach worked for me best. From 210 lbs, it dropped to 120 lbs. It didn't happen overnight. It took a lot of hard work and most of all discipline and dedication. Yes, you can control what you eat and what you put in your mouth. Eating becomes an addiction to the point that you become a slave of it. When you become a slave of it, it is very painful to let go.<IMG class=alignmiddleb src="http://books.google.com/images/cleardot.gif" border=0> Any kind of diet doesn't work... http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/journal/item/46/South_Beach_Billy_Blanks_Tears_and_Sweat Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:32:33 -0000 How Coffee Works This is an educational topic since everyone drinks coffee. Taken from my favorite website: <A href="http://www.howstuffworks.com">www.howstuffworks.com</A> HOW COFFEE WORKS <H1 class=articlePageTitle>Red Cherry to Green Bean</H1> What we call a coffee bean is actually the seeds of a cherry-like fruit. Coffee trees produce berries, called coffee cherries, that turn bright red when they are ripe and ready to pick. The fruit is found in clusters along the branches of the tree. The skin of a coffee cherry (the exocarp) is thick and bitter. However, the fruit beneath it (the mesocarp) is intensely sweet and has the texture of a grape. Next comes the parenchyma, a slimy, honey-like layer, which helps protect the beans. The beans themselves are covered by a parchment-like envelope called the endocarp. This protects the two, bluish-green coffee beans, which are covered by yet another membrane, called the spermoderm or silver skin. <IMG src="http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/coffee-cherries-green-red-coffeeresearchorg.jpg"> Photo courtesy <A href="http://www.howstuffworks.com/framed.htm?parent=coffee.htm&url=http://www.coffeeresearch.org">CoffeeResearch.org</A> These beans are almost ready for harvesting. There is usually one coffee harvest per year. The time... http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/journal/item/45/How_Coffee_Works_ Sat, 29 Dec 2007 16:25:26 -0000 APPLE STRUDEL RECIPE Another Set of relatives are coming in. This time of the year is the busiest. Most of the kids are off so mostly travel nationwide. You know there are times when you have a lot of apples in your fridge that are ready to rot? It's time to innovate. Either make it an apple pie, apple sauce, fried apple or something. <A href="http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R3WO0goKCCcAAAks0gA1"><IMG class=alignmiddleb src="http://images.awiedrealtor.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R3WO0goKCCcAAAks0gA1/IMG_1442.JPG?et=oL9wG4OYnrAQwsFnbRRECA&nmid=" border=0></A> I would like to share this recipe. It is very easy to make. Enjoy! APPLE STRUDLE Ingredients: 1/2 of a 17.3 oz. pkg. Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet) 1 egg 1 tbsp. water 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. ground ground cinnamon 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced 2 tbsp. raisins Confectioners' sugar (optional) Directions 1. Thaw the pastry sheet at room temperature for 40 minutes or until it’s easy to handle. Heat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Stir the egg and water in a small bowl. Mix the sugar, flour and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Add the apples and raisins and toss to coat. 2. Unfold the pa... http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/journal/item/44/APPLE_STRUDEL_RECIPE Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:08:14 -0000 Thy Word - Amy Grant version http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/video/item/13/Thy_Word_-_Amy_Grant_version Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:05:49 -0000 Celebrating New Years Eve at the Washington DC National Mall A New Year's Resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or a habit, often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantageous. The name comes from the fact that these commitments normally go into effect on New Year's Day and remain until the set goal has been achieved, although many resolutions go unachieved and are often broken fairly shortly after they are set. <IMG class=alignleft src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/73/182445397_442592efd2.jpg?v=0" border=0> Many New Year resolutions in the Western world involve maintaining peak vitality, physical fitness, or appearance. For example, one person's goal might be to reduce or to eliminate intake of alcohol, tobacco, or recreational drugs. The most common new year's resolution is weight loss. A student may make a resolution to stay focused in class or to complete all of his assignments. Resolutions to eat sensibly or increase exercise are also quite common. More socio-centric examples include resolutions to donate to the poor more often, to become more assertive, or to become more economically or en... http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/journal/item/42/Celebrating_New_Years_Eve_at_the_Washington_DC_National_Mall Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:34:00 -0000 VIDEO - How to make cappucino, how to froth, how to clean etc Responding to Rica's blog Re: Frothing Click the link to watch the video. Enjoy! <A href="http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-a-cappuccino-2">http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-a-cappuccino-2</A> <A href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbdKBaM7_6E&NR=1">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbdKBaM7_6E&NR=1</A> Frothing Milk <A href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=321rHU147aQ&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=321rHU147aQ&feature=related</A>   <IMG class=alignleft src="http://coffeegeek.com/images/5531/145x145/frothing2_00.jpg?Popup=1" border=0><IMG class=alignmiddleb src="http://coffeegeek.com/images/5532/145x145/frothing2_01.jpg?Popup=1" border=0> <IMG class=alignright src="http://coffeegeek.com/images/5513/145x145/frothing2_02.jpg?Popup=1" border=0><IMG class=alignleft src="http://coffeegeek.com/images/5533/145x145/frothing2_03.jpg?Popup=1" border=0><IMG class=alignright src="http://coffeegeek.com/images/5535/145x145/frothing2_05.jpg?Popup=1" border=0><IMG class=alignmiddleb src="http://coffeegeek.com/images/5534/145x145/frothing2_04.jpg?Popup=1" border=0> http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/journal/item/41/VIDEO_-_How_to_make_cappucino_how_to_froth_how_to_clean_etc Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:43:01 -0000 Creme Brulee - The Recipe Finally, getting in the groove for Christmas shopping just this afternoon, I started singing holiday songs. I've been seating in a meeting 3 days a week. Buti na lang meeting means you are with your laptop with the wireless connection. I really don't like going to the mall walking around for nothing. I get very tired of walking (sign of aging he he he). If I am not going to buy anything, I'm not going at all. After work, I enjoyed shopping for tomorrow's White Elephant gift exchange. Corporate requires $20 budget for those who want to participate. I went a little bit overboard. Would be nice to see someone's eye sparkle and get excited. For the potluck, I bought a rich and creamy, not so sweet chocolate cake. This cake has been tried and tested by the kids. No doubt, people at work will love this as well. <A href="http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R2slygoKCCcAAAotct41"><IMG class=alignmiddleb src="http://images.awiedrealtor.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R2slygoKCCcAAAotct41/IMG_1301.JPG?et=rgZyZlzMKrvYByeGrMGJgA&nmid=" border=0></A> On the other hand.  I'm still torn between leche flan and creme brulee for Christmas Day. Looks like I'm gonna settle for the latter. So here's the recipe o... http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/journal/item/39/Creme_Brulee_-_The_Recipe Fri, 21 Dec 2007 02:35:14 -0000 Puto Bumbong, Bibingka, Leche Flan at iba pa <IMG class=alignleft src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/31/37911195_7925afdbb3.jpg?v=0" border=0>2weeks ago, we stopped by the filipino store as part of our weekend errand. As I passed by the fast food window. I saw a bibingka on the table for sale. Mind you, this bibingka has itlog na pula on top. I got so excited that I grabbed this bibingka. Over the register I payed $4.00 for this.<IMG class=alignmiddleb src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2328/2036555867_c144b1116b_m.jpg" border=0> I was bragging it to my kids about this Filipino delicacy. So I waited until we got home to enjoy the aroma and the exotic taste of this special food. Kids looked at it. They were not interested. They've never seen anything like that before. Hubby wans't interested too. Hmm, I said "cool", this is all mine. I took the first bite of it, closed my eyes...imagining I was somewhere in manila with all the jeepneys and the sound of tricycle as my background sound. My palate told me to open my eyes and get real. This $4.00 dollar bibingka is a crap!!! <IMG class=alignmiddleb src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/27/64081307_898887dd18_m.jpg" border=0>I didn;t taste the smoke flavor of it. Although the banana leaves were used as a base, the red egg taste like it. But in totality, it doesn't even ... http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/journal/item/38/Puto_Bumbong_Bibingka_Leche_Flan_at_iba_pa Wed, 19 Dec 2007 03:31:57 -0000 Cheesecake All the Way! There is something special about this Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory that we have to take home some more for tomorrow. I guess it's okay to indulge a bit, but have to exercise after the Holiday season. Hey it's okay to look at http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/photos/album/10/Cheesecake_All_the_Way Sun, 16 Dec 2007 04:54:41 -0000 Washington DC National Tree 2007 Since 1923, the United States has held a tradition of lighting a National Christmas Tree in Washington, DC. This tree will stand in front of the White House until Jan. 1st. Enjoy http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/photos/album/9/Washington_DC_National_Tree_2007 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 03:27:03 -0000 Thanksgiving 2007 http://awiedrealtor.multiply.com/photos/album/8/Thanksgiving_2007 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 20:59:32 -0000