I am kicking off my Vacation Fund this month! I am determined to work extra hard to rake in money as I am saving up for another vacation and more moolah is uppermost on my priority list! So besides my usual copywriting Work at Home and online assignments, I've been scouting around for other ways to make money. If there's a will, there's a way and true enough I found a really great opportunity for me to earn a little side income and this time it comes in the form of Short Task Review.Short Task is a cool new service that allows companies and individuals to post various tasks online. These short tasks come in many forms and they're easy to complete on your computer and from home. This is why I say it's perfect for freelancers who Work from Home like me. Should I be in need of a little extra work to finance my freelance life, I can turn to Short Task and browse through the many tasks waiting for me. As a Solver, you are required to perform simple tasks, which you can select from the long list available to you. The tasks are easy to do and you can do them any time you want. Be it in the morning after breakfast or late at night for night owls like me, start making more moolah this month by performing simple short tasks; which could range from something as simple as arranging information and filling out forms to researching an article or writing a blog post! With Short Task, you are also in control of how much you earn a day. The more tasks you perform, the more money goes into your pocket. With more money in hand, you can enjoy greater purchasing power for your shopaholic addiction! The extra money also comes in handy to cover your daily expenses or even bills at home and for me, the faster that dream vacation will come true! Before I forget, the withdrawal limit for your account is US$10, so you don't have to wait for months to meet a higher minimum amount before you can start enjoying your earnings. Payments are made by PayPal, which of course spells convenience. I've already registered as a Solver and am checking out my Dashboard right this minute. There seems to be plenty of moolah-making tasks to help kick-start my vacation fund! So if you fancy earning more money by working from home like yours truly, join me at Short Task today! -FC Scoreboard points for my first THREE commenters-MONICAGAGAYRUBY

My favourite day of the week is finally here! I am looking forward to a lazy weekend but first, I just wanna say THANKS to everybody who made Wishing on a Falling Star your daily drop here especially to my Top 10 EC Droppers for October. It's been a pleasure receiving your drops, visits and comments and I hope to see you back for more! Have a great weekend and thanks for dropping by today! My Top EC Dropper will receive 1 FOC Ad + 1000 EC CreditsCONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOUTake a coffee break... 31Buy-Tees.net T-Shirts 31A Simple Life 31anns snap edit scrap 31Lisgold 31Yummy-as-can-be 31Mariuca's Perfume Gallery 31moms..... check nyo 31Photography by KML 31MARIUCA LOVES

One cold rainy weekend, B surprised me with a diamond ring from Diamond & Platinum. We were at The Curve and it was raining cats and dogs outside. I had not the slightest inkling that he was planning to get me a diamond ring nor did I know there was a D&P branch @ The Curve. But that was where we found ourselves that rainy afternoon where we spent an hour choosing the perfect ring for me. Initially the salesperson invited us to view their new range of beautiful Diamond Engagement Rings but when we told her we were already hitched and were interested in something more low-key, she directed us to another section of diamond rings, which was more in our price range and preference. The ring was an anniversary gift actually and I love the way it glitters under certain lighting and angles. And though it's nowhere as expensive or huge as my wedding ring, it is one of my favorite jewelry items in my jewelry box. I love that the ring was a surprise purchase! Spontaneous gifts as such make it even more precious don't you think? As the saying goes Diamonds are a girl's best friend and I have to agree. The only time I don't wear this ring is when I'm asleep. Otherwise, just like B; this ring is always with me on my ring finger. And now, every time it rains, I automatically glance at my gorgeous diamond ring. I am instantly reminded of that romantic rainy afternoon when B showered me with love by presenting me with a beautiful dazzling diamond when I least expected it! -FC Scoreboard points for my first THREE commenters-GAGAYMONICADEBBS

Hey, it's Wishing on a Falling Star's 3rd birthday today! Okay my blog birthday was actually yesterday and it's not that I forgot all about it but I was too busy and distracted with other things to post a birthday wish for my main blog. This piece here makes it my 579th post since Wishing on a Falling Star was first introduced to the world. Since then, I've endured quite a number of blogging plights all bloggers go through as well as the many success and joys that come with blogging. Overall it's been an amazing journey filled with new discoveries and unexpected wonders; one I wish to continue with you by my side. And today, I'd like to take this opportunity to give thanks and appreciation to all my loyal wonderful Mariucans who have stood by me through thick and thin over the past three years. Thank you to everyone who made Wishing on a Falling Star the shining star that she is today! It's been a pleasure dishing up the best of Mariuca for your entertainment and reading enjoyment and my wish this blog birthday is to bask in the glory of bigger success and to make many more new friends and readers! MARIUCA LOVES

Listen up everybody, I found the easiest most yummy fudge recipe you can make in only ten minutes WOW! While blog surfing tonight, I chanced upon the most yummy-licious site ever. Seriously, the Thanksgiving Recipes I found at the site sounded so delicious it got me wishing we actually do celebrate Thanksgiving just so I could hurry out and buy a fat juicy turkey to try out the recipe! There are tons of cool Easy Recipes available and with so many categories like Salad Recipes, Kids Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Halloween Recipes, Christmas Recipes and Cookies Recipes; I spent almost an hour going nuts on recipes! In fact I still have not covered the Cake and Desserts sections yet as I was already confused with so many different and delicious recipes to choose from! I was however, most delighted to see a recipe for Banana Bread. I love banana bread, fresh and warm from the oven; thickly sliced to be enjoyed with a nice hot cup of black coffee - heavenly! I think home-made banana bread is the best; even better than the ones you can get in bakeries and cake shops. Just talking about it makes my tummy rumble but the good news is that I now have the recipe for my favourite banana bread too! And of course there's the 10 Minute Fudge Recipe I mentioned at the beginning of my post. It's been a while since I enjoyed some choc fudge and I've never actually tried making them. But now I can, thanks to the delicious new recipe I found!You won't believe how easy it is to make the 10-minute creamy, velvety chocolate fudge. Here are the ingredients but you have to visit the site for cooking instructions (under Fudge Recipes). I want you to personally experience the delicious goodness I felt after visiting this site. You won't be sorry you took the time to visit and I bet you too will leave with several great recipes to try this holiday season. Happy cooking! 10 Minute Fudge Recipe3 oz. baking chocolate, unsweetened (3 squares)4 Tbsp. butter4 1/2 cups powdered sugar1/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk1/2 cup light corn syrup1 Tbsp. water1 tsp. vanilla extract1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)-FC Scoreboard points for my first THREE commenters-RIZALDOROTHYMONICA

I feel a terrific week coming on this brand new month so I wanna share my joy with you. Here's to a fabulous November starting with this awesome song from Janet Jackson and Luther Vandross. We're going back to the 90s this week with The Best Things in Life Are Free from the movie Mo' Money. Enjoy the song and Happy Music Monday! Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, leave ONLY the actual post link here. You can grab this code at LJL Please note these links are STRICTLY for Music Monday participants only. All others will be deleted without prejudice.PS: Because of spamming purposes, the linky will be closed on Thursday of each week at midnight, Malaysian Time. Thank you!MARIUCA LOVES

I need to do something to my hair urgently and I blame it all on my last hairdresser visit! Remember I wrote about spending a bomb on my hair right before my Tokyo trip? Actually, I did my hair on the very day of my flight, which was the reason we were late arriving at the airport. I also had a Guess the Price of my Hair contest, which was RM670 to get it straightened, coloured, treated and cut! The thing is I don't mind paying as high as RM1000 if you can guarantee me outcome that is smooth, straight and sleek. But right now, after merely five months of getting my hair makeover, my hair really doesn't look like I did anything to it. My rebonding and colouring, which were supposed to last me at least 6 months is almost completely and washed out. In fact, I noticed the colour was almost immediately gone after my first few washes and the thing I'm most upset about is that my hair is no longer super straight, which is how I like it to be. So now, after washing my own hair at home, I would have to use my own straightening iron to get it looking decent. As it is, my straightening iron is ancient and takes ages to heat up. And every time I wait for my iron to be ready for use, I end up angry thinking about the amount I spent on my hair for work that is shabby to say the least! So yes, I'm a little upset today and I'm thinking one of the new Cheap GHD Straighteners Online will hopefully cheer me up! I've already checked them out and I was thrilled to see so many types with all the cool features going for very cheap. I mean if I spent so much on my hair and it still didn't turn out the way I expected, I might as well get a cheap straightener as alternative! I kinda like this hot pink one and it's going for only £59 from the normal price of £115.59! What do you think?-FC Scoreboard points for my first THREE commenters-GAGAYMONICALADYJAVA

I'd like to start off the month by thanking all my Top First Commenters in October. It is you guys who keep this blog rocking and Mariuca loves ya for that. I wrote 28 posts here last month so let's see what November has in store for me and my blog. I wish everybody success in your chopping and blogging this month, starting with this first CHOP in November! My Top First Commenter will receive 1 FOC Ad + 1000 EC CreditsCONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOUCommenters Points LJ 18 Debbs 2 LR 1 GG 8 Bill 7 Monica 16 Ane 3 Nessa 1 Elai 4 Ayie 2 Tekkaus 1 Lil 1 Adrian 2 Ruby 1 Shemah 4 Nick 1 HaaziQ 1 MARIUCA LOVES

The good thing about me is that I don't fall sick often. But when I do get sick, it is the worst feeling ever and I take days to fully recover, which was what happened last night. I started feeling sick when I woke up from sleep about 6pm in the evening. As usual it was a late working night for me and I spent the day catching up on my sleep. I woke up to a blinding headache, which was not only throbbing but made me dizzy when I walk too. B was working late yesterday since he had his big event of the year Screenings to attend in KL so I was home alone with only my helpless kitties who tried to comfort me but did not know how. I searched for some sort of pain relief for my headache but unfortunately B had just finished the last strip of Panadol so my medicine box was empty. There were a few medicines inside including Tramadol, which B has been taking for his pain last week. He met with a freak accident in the office and hurt his ribcage. The pain was unbearable but after his hospital visit and x-ray, it was confirmed that he did not break anything internal although he did suffer from a muscle tear, which saw him depending on painkillers for the past week or so. I wasn't sure if his painkillers could relieve my migraine and silently wished I had paid more attention to the Tramadol Dosage Information I chanced upon last week while researching B's condition online. Apparently, this site offers the best information and guidelines to taking tramadol online. Users will benefit from all the Tramadol (Ultram) Drug Information by MedicineNet.com provided here. Ordering pain relief medication here is also speedy and simple with ordering service made available 24 hours a day, days a week.In the end, I slept my headache away and that's where B found me when he got home a little after 10pm. By that time my headache was getting worse but since B was already home, I finally had some TLC and proper medication, which was what I needed to bounce me back to the pink of health. I'm feeling a little better tonight but that sick feeling of laziness and fatigue still lingers. So excuse me if I have not visited your blogs today; I'll get around to it when the pain goes away and I'm feeling good again. Until then, I hope you're enjoying a better weekend than me and if you dropped by my blog today, I thank you!-FC Scoreboard points for my first THREE commenters-GAGAYSHEMAHMONICA

I love receiving freebies, especially when they come from my good clients who sometimes go out of their way to reward me for a job well done with their own products like these two bags of health supplements and beauty products! Thanks to my goody bags, I now get to sample my client's products for free! There were plenty of new items included in my goody bag and even some health supplements for men, which of course will go to B. I was hoping for Omega 3 health supplements seeing that is one of my daily dose of supplements but there was none. I usually but my Omega 3 from Guardian but recently I discovered a new pharmaceutical-grade omega-3 supplement made from highly purified fish oil called Omax3. Designed by skilled physicians from Yale University, Omax3 offers consumers the highest level of purity, potency and freshness. Many consumers are not aware that most over-the-counter fish oil is quite impure and contains other unnecessary oils so this new product is a very good find for me. It is also rich with essential fatty acids EPA and DHA, which are effective in promoting good physical and emotional health, reduce the risk of cardiac disease, and exert powerful anti-inflammatory effects.When it comes to keeping healthy with a good supplement regime, Omega 3 supplement is my number one choice! I especially love the beneficial properties it contains, which is clinically proven to help you achieve a balanced diet, enhance mood and cognition, and promote optimal heart, joint and immune health.This reminds me that I have yet to take my daily dose of Omega 3 today. Do you have a particular health supplement that you consume daily to keep you strong and healthy? -FC Scoreboard points for my first THREE commenters-BLUEBILLLADYJAVA

I've been swamped with work lately so a break is what I need right now. How about we enjoy a Blogthings quiz tonight? This one is easy and fun too! Share your favourite crayon colour with me. Apparently I'm a purple crayon and here are my thoughts in pink! You Are a Purple CrayonYour world is colored in dreamy, divine, and classy colors. Incurable romantic who loves daydreaming...that's me.You hold yourself to a sky high standard, and you are always graceful. I give my all and hope for the best, wish me luck!People envy, idolize, and copy you without realizing it. You are an icon for those who know you. I remember a friend or two who loved copying everything I did or owned, which pissed me off sometimes!And while it is hard to be a perfectionist, rest assured it's paying off! I feel uneasy if perfection is not rendered, it's a Virgo thing!Your color wheel opposite is yellow. While yellow people may be wise, they lack the manners and class needed to impress you. I do like certain shades of yellow.What Color Crayon Are You?MARIUCA LOVES

Before B said goodbye to Cannes, he made a day-trip to Monaco. I've never been to Monaco and I love all his pictures! Mansion-like Casino in MonacoI especially love this shot of the Monaco Cruise Port. It's one of the most scenic views he managed to capture of his brief but very beautiful visit.Check out the beautiful charter yachts and boats, all ready to bring you on the most romantic adventure of your life in the deep blue water of the mysterious sea. Don't they look inviting and don't you wonder how being in one actually feels like?I've yet to set foot on a luxury yachts such as this one; and I wouldn't mind making it the adventure of my life one day. It would be a truly romantic getaway for us but personally, a luxury yacht cruise is way out of our means right now unless a generous millionaire would like to present me with one! I blame this sudden cruise craving on B; his pictures look really tempting and now I can't stop wondering what a cruise vacation would be like! I hear Tropicalboat Charters offers some of the best deals on Miami luxury yacht charters. I am afraid of water but being on a huge luxury yacht would make all the difference in the world. I'd still be a little scared as we'd be cruising the deep beautiful blue waters of Miami Beach. But my fear will be somewhat assuaged by the homely-comfort of first-rate entertainment and facilities that also comes aboard with you.Bathroom so luxurious, you'd need more than an hour to soak n relaxTropicalboat Charters offers a variety of beautiful boats and yachts for all your tropical dreams and occasions. After checking out the huge selection of power boats, sport yachts, fishing yachts, party boats, luxury yachts and even mega yachts available, I have my heart set on the mega luxury yacht!The luxury yachts look so huge and comfortable with impeccable modern decor and design befitting your luxurious vacation. Complete with a Plasma flat screen TV, en-suite marble bathroom with shower, private cinema, hot tub, elegant sitting- area and so much more, I am positive my fear of water will be the furthest thing from my mind as I cruise into the lovely sunset with B by my side. Chilling underneath the starsFancy a spectacular romantic vacation on the yacht of your dreams? Visit Tropicalboat Charters today and create unforgettable memories on the most beautiful adventure of your life! -FC Scoreboard points for my first THREE commenters-LADYJAVABILLMONICA

After watching THS: LL Cool J last week on E!, I am so feeling this song and falling in love with it all over again. Happy listening and have a terrific Music Monday! Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, leave ONLY the actual post link here. You can grab this code at LJL Please note these links are STRICTLY for Music Monday participants only. All others will be deleted without prejudice.PS: Because of spamming purposes, the linky will be closed on Thursday of each week at midnight, Malaysian Time. Thank you!MARIUCA LOVES

I'm so clumsy and careless sometimes it amazes me how I get through every day! I remember once I went out for lunch with my friend Shyam, in TTDI. We had a nice meal at one of the restaurants there where she gave me a really pretty silver charm bracelet that she got me from her recent vacation in Australia. I immediately put it on, all the while ooooh-ing and ahhhhh-ing at how pretty it was. It was something like this one here and I loved it so much as it would perfectly match my many silver necklaces.So there we were discussing her vacation over lunch and bitching about work and the things we used to do in school. We had a wonderful lunch and then we went our separate ways. It was then that I realized my silver bracelet was gone! I don't know what happened or where I dropped it, but my beautiful silver bracelet, which Shyam just only presented me, was missing! I was horrified at my clumsiness and we retraced our steps from the restaurant back to her office, which was our meeting point, but the lovely silver bracelet was truly gone. I was miserable and I think Shyam felt bad for me too but I have no one or nothing to blame but my carelessness. Maybe that's why she's never given me another piece of silver jewelry after that! -FC Scoreboard points for my first THREE commenters-GAGAYSHEMAHNICK

Who wants to go on a vacation? I know I do! Anywhere will do right now for me so long as the weather is cold. It's so hot lately that I need a little cooling down and a change of scenery to somewhere cold like London! Tower BridgeDid I mention B and his colleagues stopped over in London on the way back home from Cannes? They had the entire day to kill before their connecting flight to KL so all of them hopped on a London tour bus to do some major sight-seeing and a little shopping on the side of course. I'll share more pictures later but first, let me steer your attention to the only Vacation Rentals site you need to visit if you're planning a vacation any time soon. Happily sightseeing in London without MariucaVacation Rentals AD is fast becoming the leading online source for vacation rental listings worldwide. Here you can easily search for the vacation of your dreams thanks to the large selection of vacation rentals from all over the world. Basically, this site plays intermediary in connecting property owners who would like to rent out their homes to vacationers from any part of the world.Thanks to this user-friendly site, you can easily search for Luxury, Budget or Family Vacation Rental by Owner properties offering cheaper rentals than other types of accommodation. This way, you can save more on your place to stay; leaving you with extra cash to spend on other travel needs and luxuries including shopping, dining and entertainment. Whether you're seeking for a condo, villa, apartment, exotic beach home or even a ski vacation cabin, Vacation Rentals AD is the best way to go so drop by and book your vacation rental home today. Have fun planning your next holiday and as promised, here are more views of beautiful London courtesy of B. Enjoy the pictures and have a terrific weekend! Big BenBeautiful architecture high up in the skyLondon EyeDare to visit the infamous London Dungeon?Ye Olde Cock Tavern - the narrowest building on Fleet StreetRipley's Believe It or Not MuseumThe first Irish pub outside Ireland to actually sell Guiness, built in 1605London TowerHamleys - one of the largest toy stores in the world. This was also the toy store in which 9-year old B got lost on his first visit to London.-FC Scoreboard points for my first THREE commenters-LADYJAVASHEMAHMONICA

Today is going to be a busy day for me, work-wise. I have a pile of new jobs waiting for me and all of them are due ASAP. Before I get cracking on my new jobs however, I'd like to thank my Top 10 Mariucans in September for your funny and entertaining comments for me and my blog. I had a wonderful time reading and replying your comments and I hope to enjoy your continued support and love! CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOUMonica - 1000 EC credits + 1 FOC AdLadyJava - 500 EC creditsLR - 250 EC creditsTop Mariucan OverallMonica - 1000 EC credits + 1 FOC AdMARIUCA LOVES

Monte Carlo Casino Check out the casino B visited in Monte Carlo! Doesn't it look inviting and oh so grand? A huge mighty eagle beckons you to enter and one can't help but stop in awe at this amazing art fixture.There is an entrance fee of 10 Euros per person and the minimum bet for Blackjack here is 25 Euros. Of course I can't help but feel envious when I saw B's casino pictures and now more than ever, I too want to check out this huge casino and WIN like B! Part of the Monaco F1 track, located near the casino.The beautiful 4-star Hotel de Paris is located nearby; conveniently connecting you to the Monte Carlo Casino with a simple flight of steps. My dream would be to stay in this majestic hotel, with the casino right next door! Is that too much to ask? Hotel de ParisI know that waiting for the right time and money to go for a fantastic casino vacation seems a little far-fetched right now. So maybe I should settle for virtual casino online; one that I can visit immediately without even having to pack! As one of the most trusted and reputable casino guides online, Casino Wizard narrows down your Casino selection by researching and listing down all the best online casinos for you to indulge in. Some of the more popular ones include Golden Casino, Online Vegas and my personal favourite - the highly prestigious Millionaire Casino! Powered by Vegas technology software, Millionaire Casino offers players the best action-packed games and slots! You know how much I love my slots so I was immediately enticed. Plus, who doesn't want to play and hopefully win a million bucks in a place called Millionaire Casino right? Casino Wizard is located at www.onlinecasinowizard.com and this awesome site features the most up-to-date reviews, news and online casino related articles for all players. Don't forget to check out the many casino bonuses available as well the listing for the Best Payout Casinos. All this and more is waiting for you at the most comprehensive Online Casino Guide today. So if you're feeling blue or bored right now, enjoy a little fun and cheer at Online Casino Wizard. Make a date with your favourite slot machine tonight; have fun and good luck! -FC Scoreboard points for my first THREE commenters-MONICALADYJAVAAYIE

I love this song currently so I hope you will like my pick this week as well. Enjoy this superb love song from Mario and Happy Music Monday! Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, leave ONLY the actual post link here. You can grab this code at LJL Please note these links are STRICTLY for Music Monday participants only. All others will be deleted without prejudice.PS: Because of spamming purposes, the linky will be closed on Thursday of each week at midnight, Malaysian Time. Thank you! MARIUCA LOVES

Our first visit to Tropicana City saw us driving around aimlessly inside the huge parking lot; figuring an exit out of the building. There were several Self Luminous Exit Signs to guide us but since it was our first visit there, it was nonetheless a little confusing. Plus, we weren't familiar with the all the corners and turns of this shopping mall and the lack of clear Exit Signs within the parking lot made us momentarily lost. It was bad enough that both B and I forgot which floor we parked the car. So we followed the Photoluminescent Exit Signs hoping they would lead us to our parking floor but the first two times were disastrous. We walked out all the way to the parking lot but couldn't find our car so we went back inside the mall and decided to retrace our steps and finally, we located our car! Tonight, we plan to visit Tropicana City again and I hope we won't have a hard time exiting the mall this time. Before we got into the whole lost-in-the-parking-lot incident, we had dinner at a cosy little Japanese restaurant called Kushi. The food was terrific and prices even better and we loved it so much that we plan to have dinner there later. Anyone else in the mood for Japanese food? -FC Scoreboard points for my first THREE commenters-RUBYBILLLADYJAVA

BOO! The scariest night of the year is almost here and Phoebe already has her Halloween card ready. How about you? Are your candies ready to be given out to trick-or-treating kids and have you decided on your Halloween costume yet? If I were living abroad where Halloween is celebrated with ghoulish parties and haunted homes decorated with jack-o-lanterns and what not, I would definitely go as a Genie Princess this year! I found this perfect genie costume online and it's going for a very cheap price of only $26.95. Mind you there were many other Costumes to choose from and I especially like the fairy costumes but I think this genie outfit would be fun to pull off. Available from sizes 4-14, this cute genie costume comprises a full length vest with arm veils and jewelled cuffs, capri-style pantaloons with gossamer legs, belly chain, headpiece and choker. I'm not sure if this costume comes in pink but whatever color I end up with, I'd surely enjoy playing my Genie Princess character to the hilt! So make a wish everybody and leave it in my comment box. Tell me what your wish is and GP will do her best to make your Halloween extra magical this year! ALAKAZAM!-FC Scoreboard points for my first THREE commenters-ELAIMONICAANE

And...here we go!1. So are we going to become millionaires or not? 2. Christmas is what's up ahead. 3. I love to collect miniature perfumes and play with my cats.4. Caramel-glazed cricket is a delicacy of some sort. 5. I walk a thousand miles and many more if that is what it takes to get me to B.6. Without doubt, love is the true elixir of life! 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to sleeping, tomorrow my plans include shopping and Sunday, I want to cook a nice weekend meal! MARIUCA LOVES

Hi peeps, how are we doing this lovely Thursday morning? Actually, I'm supposed to be shopping for a new watch for B right now. He is in dire need of a new wrist watch and I've promised him to search for some options online before we actually go to the mall this weekend. Instead of shopping for B however, shopaholic me ended up looking at some gorgeous replica watches for ladies. I used to collect watches but that was a long time ago when I was still single and could splurge on many things without a care in the world. Now that I'm married with responsibilities and three fluffy cats to look after, there are way too many expenses for me to bear. So priorities come first and I don't spend unnecessarily on watches...unless I see one that catches my fancy like this beautiful Gucci watch! When I spotted this lovely time-piece online, it was love at first sight and naturally I got a little side-tracked from my initial intent to shop for B! I already have two Gucci watches so obviously Gucci is one of my favourite brands. Simplicity in design yet elegant is what I look for in my watches and this one here fits the bill perfectly. I also prefer silver watches to go with my white gold accessories and I daresay this very pretty Gucci watch would complement my entire appearance beautifully! -FC Scoreboard points for my first THREE commenters-LADYJAVAMONICADEBBS

Big Brother @ Kota Damansara closes later than most restaurants so that's where B and I found ourselves late last night. I have not eaten the whole day so I was ravenous and everything looked tempting on the menu. It was our fourth visit to this restaurant, which means we love our dining experience here so far. The last time we dined here, I ordered onion rings for appetizer but yesterday we decided to try the Crispy Seafood Prawn and Squid Tempura, which was equally yummy! My only complaint is the missing home-made Thousand Island dip that supposedly comes with this item. Instead, we were served with another type of special-blend chilli sauce, which was tasty in its own way but still, I would have much preferred to have my tempura with the Thousand Island sauce. But since I was hungry, I refrained from making a fuss! Crispy Seafood Prawn and Squid TempuraThere were so many items to choose from the menu, each one even more tantalizing than the previous. I finally settled for a pasta dish, which I've been meaning to try since day one of visiting this restaurant - Sesame Chilli Dory Linguine Pasta which consists of spaghetti cooked with garlic, red & green capsicums, topped with pan-fried herb dory and grated parmesan! Sounds delicious right? And trust me it was! Sesame Chilli Dory Linguine PastaI was delighted to find the pasta spicy as mentioned in the menu and the gravy generously served. If a piece of garlic bread came along with this dish, then it would have been perfect in my book!After browsing through his menu, B once again opted for the Australian Style Fish n Chips. As mentioned earlier, this is our fourth visit to Big Brother (BB) and B never fails to order the same thing! I tried to entice him with some other delicious menu item but he seems to like this particular fish n chips and I have to agree with him. The fillet is crispy-coated and fried to perfection and I have to commend BB on their tartar sauce. I'm quite particular when it comes to tartar sauce but this one is very tasty! Australian Style Fish n ChipsOf course by then we were too stuffed to have dessert so we paid the bill and went home happy, tummy filled with delicious delights that you can only find here at Big Brother. I hope they will continue maintaining their excellent quality in terms of both food and service. And I am definitely looking forward to my fifth visit to BB. Bon appétit!Food Price MARIUCA LOVES

Last month, I made more than US$600 just from blogging! I know the amount is minute compared to pro bloggers out there who rake in cash by the thousand but this is an awesome first-time high figure for me. And I'm so pleased about it because now, I can truly prove to myself and to other bloggers that making money online, via your blogs is very much feasible! All you need is the drive to write well, update your blogs regularly and remember to always keep your content captivating. My amount was derived from a number of programs but the one I'd like to talk about today is a Blog Advertising program called Buy Blog Reviews (BBR). This program pays you to blog on your favourite topics so you're not tied down to specified subjects that might not tie-in with your blog theme. BBR also offers one of the highest compensation rates at 70% for every review you provide. Payment is made automatically into your Pay Pal account within 2 weeks of post approval.So if you fancy making a little side income off your blog, why not give BBR a try? Registration is FREE of course and once you get approved, you too will be on your way towards earning bigger blogging bucks like me! -FC Scoreboard points for my first THREE commenters-ANEMONICAADRIAN