Pigs in Blankets

I found something today in a grocery shop. A label hanging on a ceiling named "Pigs in Blankets".

Everyday in UK I'm always trying to know the meaning of every British English words which I'm not familiar for I am using American English as my second language. I consult with my British friend what's the meaning of that and what is that kind of stuff?

At first he laughs because he knows what's on my mind. Pigs in blankets is a colloquial British name given to a sausages wrapped in bacon (streaky bacon is most common). Bacon is the blanket. It is now considered a traditional part of the Christmas meal.

One way of surviving in UK is to know also their own language or else you might get lost.

You've been paid!

Today I have been paid from Social Spark, an IZEA's premium blog marketing platform about my blog on Capture a Single Snowfall with sponsored post from LG Electronics for the launched of the NEW LG Optimus One.

I received and paid 1,499 points for that offer I've taken. I got confused on what I've received, usually I got before a cashpayment directly to my account like $10, $20 unlike now my current balance is 1,499 points and not cash.

I check back the Social Spark and read their new Terms of Service regarding payments. And I found out that we will be paid in points: $5 = 500 points and should have a minimum of 5,000 points to cash out.

Right then, I need more offer to withdraw my balance. Feel tired but I have to do it, thanks to my avid readers you make me inspired always writing a new post.

TABA Awards 2010 for Bloggers

I was nominated as Friendliest Blogger of the Year by Jhiegzh for TABA Awards 2010. I was inspired to nominate also for deserving bloggers who inspire all readers in sharing their brilliant thought and idea through blogging.

And here's my nominees:

Best Personal Post of the Year: Anacleto Cifra Romana,
The Backpack Man For making me more inspired on his every personal post.

Best Blog Design Alexander Catiero,
A Boy Named Xander Make it simple and pleasant to all his readers.

Best Kikay Blog Design Leah
My Taste Treasure Lots of flowers most interestingly for readers.

Friendliest Blogger of the Year Lhan
Notbuk ni Lhan He first introduce to me this awarding body and make friends.

Madramang Blogger of the Year Emotera
EMOTERA Every post makes me think of her.

Best Post of the Year Jhiegzh
Something to Brood Over He nominate me as a Friendliest Blogger, and I can feel it in his post he is true to his self.

In my nominees for TABA Awards 2010, I could make friends to all my co-bloggers by giving them recognition for all their efforts and make blogging fantastic for all.

New year, new life!

I couldn't imagine that the year 2010 has ended. I had lots of stuff that I could always remember it seems very lucky for me that year, I mean most lucky.

I enjoy my life serving my family at home being as head in my own little way. I got a job in my hometown and love doing it. Lots of friends anywhere in my place including my facebook and went to other cities and stayed in Manila while processing my visa application at the British Embassy.

Most of all I was granted a visa and now living in England today. I did not wish and dream to come here since child, as I can remember my ambition before is to become a good teacher but I took Accountancy.

My life is unpredictable and full of surprising, it's not really my plan to work abroad as I just want to have a simple life with my family. I always work hard not to become a rich man, to earn for a living is just for me and help my family for our daily needs. But 'til now still don't have a savings.

This year is another chapter of my life, I want to start it with more hardwork and keep a savings for my future. As I step this year, I am hoping for all the graces which will be given, and a happy health and lifestyle.

I am excited for this year, what would be my life? Well, I am pretty sure that I am happy and I am so very grateful.

Most Interesting Blog Award

The end of the year is a time when people give away awards for various things, so here are my blog awards for 2010 - not to be taken too seriously!

1. The Backpack Man
2. A Boy Named Alexander
3. AXL Powerhouse Production, Inc
4. Missus Bounty Basket
5. Something To Think About
6. D' Explorer
7. Finding The Real Me
8. ...TREK...
9. The Blogger's Trail
10. Halojin
11. Balangingi Lifestyle
12. E.M.O.T.E.R.A
13. Moshi Moshi Anone
14. Kwatro Khanto
15. One Acre of Diamond
16. Something to Brood Over
17. Pusang Kalye
18. Pinoy Adventurista
19. Batang Yagit
20. Eymardeas

No trophies, no cheques, no marching bands, just thank you (and all the other bloggers whose stuff I read) for keeping me entertained and making me continue to think.