BABABABABLOG....

once i was asked, WHY DO YOU BLOG?... of course with a group of intellectual people waiting for your reply you really have to give them a beauty contest like answer... but now, as i make a little rewind i would probably answer it this way...

WHY DO YOU BLOG?

in a simplified form i would have said...

kasi KSP ako. gusto kong mapansin sa worldwideweb.

peru sa kasamaang palad, mag-iisang taon na akung blogger at may minimaintain na anim na blog, ay di pa ako kapansin-pansin... pero di ko inaalis na darating ang panahon na magiging bigating Blogger ako... FINGERS CROSSED (kahit na nauungusan na ako ng mga mas nakakabata sa akin)

But kidding aside, nagsimula akong magblog sa FRIENDSTER, halos copy paste lang ginawa ko doon...

and then came the time when i stumbled upon the then bariles republic. Right there and then, i searched for ways on how to start my own BLOG... Thus my first wordpress blog was born - CRYBABY.

Cry Baby at first is all about whining. Frustrations that I cannot easily spill out.. Then, i joined my very first ONLINE contest thru bariles republic the POOH and K Brosas contest, I did not got the first prize but at least i got consolation prize which was left unclaimed...

The CRYBABY evolved into a business blog which I used as a marketing strategy when i came to work for a STUDENT VISA CONSULTANCY that is when i became a blogspot user. Thus this blog and 4 other blogs courtesy if BLOGSPOT.

I got a page entirely dedicated to my younger sister - HAYLEY'S BOX, I also have a page for old photos KARAANG HUNDURAWAN, a page for the things that keeps me going, BUSY B, and the latest addition is a page for my org AIM HIGH KABATAAN.

Bariles Republic played a big role with my blogging. I may not be an active member of the SOX Bloggers but I always keep myself updated of the wuzz and buzz of the blogging world especially here in gensan. I get to know people online but never on an eye to eye basis.. I came across chances of meeting some of them but I always missed it.

That is why when my group organized a training for the young leaders of gensan, i made sure to include an intro to blogging on the list of the topics.. who else can give a satisfying talk about blogging here in GENSAN?... of course, its the man behind the multi-awarded blog GENSAN NEWS ONLINE MAG or popularly known BARILES REPUBLIC- mR. bARILes himself...

And he never failed us!.. tagging along two young bloggers of GENSAN, ALEXIS and RABSKY and MARZ, at last i've met SIR ABEL..

photo-op with the IDOL

And I am quiet happy, cause my main objective of encouraging my group to become BLOGGERS themselves materialized, that a day after the seminar I see some of them started their own blogspot and more and more is asking about blogging to this day.. :)

group picture with Sir Abel, Rabsky and Alexis

I am still an amateur blogger. I know time will come that i'll be earning from ADSENSE too and my page will be constantly visited... I KNOW cause I BELIEVE..

Foodie Critic - Mamma Maria's Pizzeria

General Santos City is now one of the homes of the BIGGEST PIZZA in the world!

Yes!

Mamma Maria's Pizzeria is now in GENSAN. Located along Quirino Street of the downtown area you can have a taste of Authentic Italiano Pizza and Pasta...

Drool over the 27 different pizza flavors from a simple margerita to an interesting kinilaw pizza...

It's my second time there and I havent tasted all of their pizza...

During our first visit, we had the Mamma Mia Pizza consisting tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham, ground beef, salami, onions, bell peppers...

On our second visit, we had this XL Family Size Mexicana "Hot" Pizza. An XL sized is a 21" that could feed up to 10 persons..

Pizza's of MMP are thin crust and is freshly made. That is why you have to wait for 15 to 20 minutes for your order..

Large Pizzas are served on a plywood...

The taste? the price you paid is worth it! See for yourself! Simot Sarap!


Meanwhile for their PASTAs..

They only have 8 varieties to choose from...

They have bolognese and Carbonara like these two...

These two are just so so compared to my favorite Pepperoni Pasta which is not available during our visit. Must be a best seller indeed..


Craving for Pizza and Pasta why don't you try them out one of these days..

Foodie XPRMNT - B&M Penne ala "D"

Here is another creation worth sharing everyone!

You might have noticed that TOMATO SAUCE and CHEESE is a staple on my creations..

For some obvious reasons, those are my favorite.. 

With Beef and mushroom, you can never go wrong in making a sauce...

Using Noodles Pasta, this is a plain SPAGHETTI...

But to glam it up, i used PENNE instead..

Enjoy!

Bon apetit!

Foodie XPRMNT - Pizza Melt ala "D"

Here i am in the Kitchen... craving for something rich and cheesy...

Blame it to my taste buds and my cravings that I tend to conquer the kitchen and ransack the fridge...

With the following ingredients at hand:

1. Loaf of Bread - we are a big patrons of JANICA Bakeshop
2. Quick Melt Cheese - i am using EDEN's quickmelt cheese
3. Ground Beef
4. Tomato Sauce
5. Various Spices

I present to you... my very own PIZZA MELT



If you can remember, years before, JOLLIBEE came out a variety of their pies called PIZZAMELT... I am totally a big fan of it that I was a bit disappointed when they ditched it from their menu...

Making these is very simple that you may do these with your kids at you very own home kitchen..

THE STEPS:
1. Prepare the filling:
- the SAUCE, is like what you used for spaghetti but for this particular dish you have to make it thicker. That is how easy it is.
-the CHEESE - i will give you the choice of either using grated or sliced cheese. as for me, the thicker the cheese the yummier it is.

2. Once the filling is done just set it for awhile.

3. Spread a generous amount of filling to your bread, top it with cheese and put another bread on top.

4. You may toast or bake the sandwiches. Whichever is available. For me, we have this special kind of toaster that divides a sandwich into half.

5. Pizza melt is best served warm...

the oozing cheese is heavenly

its a RED TIDE day...

Here comes the day that i totally dread about...

My first day of  my monthly MENSTRUATION!...  

I got admitted two times because if the extreme pain that i felt everytime it arrives, leading to body numbness and intolerable throbbing pain...

AGURUYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!                       

Dysmenorrhea (or dysmenorrhoea) is a medical condition characterized by severe uterine pain during menstruation. While most women experience minor pain during menstruation, dysmenorrhea is diagnosed when the pain is so severe as to limit normal activities, or require medication.

Dysmenorrhea can feature different kinds of pain, including sharp, throbbing, dull, nauseating, burning, or shooting pain. Dysmenorrhea may precede menstruation by several days or may accompany it, and it usually subsides as menstruation tapers off. Dysmenorrhea may coexist with excessively heavy blood loss, known as menorrhagia.

Secondary dysmenorrhea is diagnosed when symptoms are attributable to an underlying disease, disorder, or structural abnormality either within or outside the uterus. Primary dysmenorrhea is diagnosed when none of these is detected.

-Wikipedia-

Types of Dysmenorrhea 

There are two types of dysmenorrhea - primary and secondary dysmenorrhea. 

Primary dysmenorrhea is severe, disabling cramps without underlying illness. Symptoms may include backache, leg pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and dizziness. This kind of dysmenorrhea usually affects young woman within two years of the onset of menstruation and lasts one or two days each month. 


Secondary dysmenorrhea is cramps caused by another medical problem(s) such as endometriosis (abnormalities in the lining of the uterus), adenomyosis (nonmalignant growth of the endometrium into the muscular layer of the uterus), pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine fibroids, cervical narrowing, uterine malposition, pelvic tumors or an IUD (intra-uterine device). This condition usually occurs in older women.

Cramps 

When the menstrual cycle begins, prostaglandins (chemical substances that are made by cells in the lining of the uterus) are released by the endometrial cells as they are shed from the uterine lining, causing the uterine muscles to contract. If excessive prostaglandin is present, the normal contraction response can become a strong and painful spasm. As it spasms, the blood flow is cut off temporarily, depriving the uterine muscle of oxygen and thus causing a "cramp." The cramps themselves help push out the menstrual discharge. 

Excessive prostaglandin release is also responsible for contraction of the smooth muscle in the intestinal tract; hence the diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Headache and dizziness may also be the result of high prostaglandin levels.

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Treatment of Dysmenorrhea

- For treatment of primary dysmenorrhea, most doctors prescribe antiprostaglandin drugs or NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen. These drugs inhibit synthesis of prostaglandins, lessen the contractions of the uterus and reduce the menstrual flow. These drugs should be started at the onset of bleeding to avoid inadvertent use during early pregnancy and taken for 2-3 days. 

- Oral contraceptives are another alternative. By stopping ovulation and decreasing prostaglandin levels, they may eliminate cramps.


- Treatment of secondary dysmenorrhea depends on the cause. Endometriosis is the most common cause of secondary dysmenorrhea. Depending on the stage of this disease and the woman's age and desire to have children, the treatment methods vary from conservative drug therapy (androgens, progestins, oral contraceptives and gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists) to surgical procedures. 


- If the problem is adenomyosis, a hysterectomy may be necessary. Pelvic inflammatory disease may be treated with antibiotics. Uterine fibroids, fibroid tumors and pelvic tumors are often treated surgically. Cervical narrowing can be corrected with surgery as well. 


- Occasionally, an IUD (intra-uterine device) may be the cause, and if so, the doctor may prescribe antiprostaglandin drugs, and suggest removing the device and using another form of birth control.



Self Care

For relief of painful menstrual cramps and their associated discomforts, start with a hot bath. The water helps relax the uterus and other tensions that may be contributing to the problem. 

Place a heating pad on your abdomen. The flow of heat can provide soothing, temporary pain relief. 

Exercise regularly. Aerobic exercise such as walking, swimming, running, bicycling, and aerobic dance may diminish cramping symptoms. For some women, exercise may inhibit prostaglandins or help release endorphins, the brain's natural painkillers.

Girlfriend, if you really cannot stand the pain

better check your OB!!!