Sherry R. posted an article on My Own Utopia - Feb 5, 2012, 6:46 pm
I admit it. Sometimes I really forget how good life is. How the ‘downs’ can be overcome by one single ‘up’. How so many people still genuinely care. How things can turn around if only we keep the faith and stop being impatient. Last week was full of blessings. I need it as I have
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Sherry R. posted an article on Sasha says… - Feb 3, 2012, 1:51 am
I find it really distasteful how the President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III can talk (and joke) about his love life in the light of what’s happening in the country. I mean come on! So many issues need to be answered/addressed by the president I would like to think that he knew to brush off ques...
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Sherry R. posted an article on My Own Utopia - Feb 2, 2012, 6:35 pm
Being strong is important; but knowing who you can count on is equally important. I am the type of person who never forgets a single act of kindness done to me or to any member of my family. The bad things I try to forget. But the kind acts done will always stay with me.
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Sherry R. posted an article on My Own Utopia - Jan 30, 2012, 4:55 am
This 2012 it will be more of ME and the immediate family than OTHERS. That will be the difference of this year from the past ones. I intend to prioritize all the important stuff and stop with the unnecessary purchases and needless spending. I will be more active by going out more and trying out
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Sherry R. posted an article on My Own Utopia - Jan 30, 2012, 3:40 am
I have so many plans going through my mind right now. Plans that I know will need a lot of money if I will put it into action. The very thing running through my mind right this very moment is to have the walls in the house painted white. Or light yellow. I don’t know
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Sherry R. posted an article on Sasha says… - Jan 27, 2012, 3:17 am
People will not allow SOPA to happen. I am sure of it! So many people are fighting to stop SOPA and PIPA I am sure blood will be shed before it becomes a law. I hope it won’t happen because truly that would be the end of the internet as we know it. Does anyone
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Sherry R. posted an article on Sasha says… - Jan 24, 2012, 1:38 am
There was a news report the other night showing students in an Indonesian town having to cross a broken bridge without any safety harness just to go to school. One female student was even crying because she was so afraid she’d fall down while crossing the hanging bridge. It is just so sad that thi...
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Sherry R. posted an article on My Own Utopia - Jan 21, 2012, 3:40 pm
I once heard that when praying we should be specific about what we are praying for. God is being bombarded with a lot of requests the least we can do is make it easier for Him by being specific with what we are asking from Him. That’s what I did last Thursday afternoon. I went
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Sherry R. posted an article on Mix, Mix... Everything Under the Sun - Jan 14, 2012, 8:03 pm

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Sherry R. posted an article on Sasha says… - Jan 14, 2012, 5:42 pm
I don’t know if you have heard it already but starting June 2012, all incoming Grade 1 students in the country will be part of the Enhanced K+12 Basic Education Program of the Department of Education (DepEd). What is the Enhanced K+12 Basic Education Program that I mentioned? This is what I got fr...
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Sherry R. posted an article on My Own Utopia - Jan 14, 2012, 4:40 pm
Every single day I pray that I become a better person worthy of His love. It’s so hard to become a good person these days because of the many negative stuff floating around. But as I said, I am trying… What I do is try to ignore the neighbors that annoy me. I try to
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Sherry R. posted an article on Sasha says… - Jan 13, 2012, 5:56 pm
I only have one wish for 2012: that it become much better than 2011. I just want to achieve my goals and end the year with a big smile on my face. Increase my income. Save enough. Travel more. And just enjoy life. What are your goals for this year? Happy 2012! Here’s wishing we
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Sherry R. posted an article on My Own Utopia - Jan 12, 2012, 3:07 pm
I really need to manage my time better this year. I have to find a way to still get at least 6 to 7 hours of sleep without sacrificing my writing hours and my ‘yaya’ duties to the little girl. I have to write down a specific plan complete with a detailed schedule so that
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Sherry R. posted an article on My Own Utopia - Jan 8, 2012, 5:12 am
The usual suspects: Tim, Jing and I (minus Shen now living in Chicago… we miss her a lot!). The semi-regulars: Rachelle, Cynch and Ronaldo. And then there’s our former high school History teacher Sir Jess whom we see twice a year when he goes on vacation from his teaching job in Jakarta. We had ...
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Sherry R. posted an article on My Own Utopia - Jan 2, 2012, 2:37 pm
I had a haircut! I chopped off the long hair and went for a really short haircut. Lighter head and less gastos with the shampoo! Hahaha! A haircut is also a symbolic act of cutting off the bad vibes. That’s what I was also aiming for. Out na with the bad vibes so the good
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Sherry R. posted an article on My Own Utopia - Jan 1, 2012, 8:20 am
Mine will focus on my weight and my finances. I will really have to do something about both. What are yours?
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Sherry R. posted an article on My Own Utopia - Dec 31, 2011, 6:48 am
It’s already 7:48 in the evening here in Manila. We are counting down to 2012! I actually have high hopes for this coming year. 2011 has been so-so for me and I want a really productive, active and energetic year. I want something brilliant to happen to me this year. More travels for sure. A
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Sherry R. posted an article on Sasha says… - Dec 23, 2011, 5:02 pm
Have a very joyful celebration with your love ones! God bless us all!
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Sherry R. posted an article on My Own Utopia - Dec 23, 2011, 2:39 pm
Thank you, 2011! Despite the ups and downs, more of the latter than the former actually, 2011 has been great! This year, I gained friends. In 2011 I had my first international trip. I learned valuable lessons this year as well. I was a bit hesitant to join Facebook because I know I would get
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Sherry R. posted an article on Sasha says… - Dec 21, 2011, 2:24 pm
May I just remind every kindhearted individual who will be donating to the victims of Typhoon Sendong to please verify the accounts you will be donating to. There are so many individuals asking for help and you will find that they are using their personal accounts in accepting donations. I am not sa...
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Sherry R. posted an article on My Own Utopia - Dec 18, 2011, 10:08 am
I will go back to Hong Kong, that’s for sure! I may not go back with my friends with whom I spent close to three days with but I will go back this 2012. I love Hong Kong! I love that it feels like being in Binondo only with a better weather condition. I think
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Sherry R. posted an article on Sasha says… - Dec 17, 2011, 10:20 am
There will be 6 long weekends in 2012 according to the official list of regular holidays and special (non-working) days from Malacañang. The first one will be on January 21 to 23, the 23rd being a special non-working holiday as it is the Chinese New Year celebrations. The Holy Week which will last ...
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Sherry R. posted an article on Sasha says… - Dec 17, 2011, 10:05 am
Let us please take a moment to offer our prayers for the victims of typhoon Sendong in Mindanao. So many provinces are affected and the number of families affected by it are rising as I write this entry. If you want to see the aftermath of the typhoon, you can view this Facebook album by
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Sherry R. posted an article on Sasha says… - Dec 14, 2011, 9:38 pm
Truth is there are days when I am no longer happy. I struggle and I feel terrible and the restlessness starts creeping in. I am always in a funk and couldn’t get out of it. I can come up with a thousand or so excuses not to do stuff and after spending hours not doing
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Sherry R. posted an article on My Own Utopia - Dec 4, 2011, 2:00 pm
I know my priorities. My family always comes first for me. Whatever I have are theirs and I truly work hard so that I can give them a better life… But I do think there’s nothing wrong to having a little bit for myself, yes? Just a little time to relax and unwind and just
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Sherry R. posted an article on My Own Utopia - Nov 25, 2011, 9:36 am
Sometimes I wonder where my path is leading to. Am I headed towards the direction I have in mind? Or will I go down a path that will lead me elsewhere? Happy Friday! May you all have a great weekend coming up!
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Sherry R. posted an article on Sasha says… - Nov 21, 2011, 1:54 am
This blogger will be saying goodbye to working at home and will most likely say hi once again to the corporate world! I’ve been working at home for the past six years already and it is scary to think that I will be saying bye-bye to the comforts of a home-office. But I need to.
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Sherry R. posted an article on Sasha says… - Nov 18, 2011, 10:15 pm
We always have a choice. We can either continue walking on the same road leading us nowhere or we can pave a new road that will lead us to success. It’s our choice. Think about it. As for me, I am starting to pave a new road because the one I am walking on is
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Sherry R. posted an article on Sasha says… - Nov 16, 2011, 9:15 pm
I don’t know if you noticed it but there are weird updates going on in Alexa. I don’t know why all of a sudden all my blogs’ Alexa ranks are going down. I know that not everyone is having the same problems. I know that not all blogs are affected, especially those with good and
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Sherry R. posted an article on My Own Utopia - Nov 3, 2011, 12:57 am
One of the things I love about my dad’s side of the family is that when there is an emergency you can expect them to be there to help out as well as offer support. We already experienced that with everything that happened to my immediate family in the past. My brother diagnosed with leukemia,
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Sherry R. posted an article on My Own Utopia - Oct 31, 2011, 10:37 am
May you all have fun with your love ones! Enjoy your night!
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Sherry R. posted an article on Sasha says… - Oct 31, 2011, 10:13 am
Trick or treat! Have fun but don’t forget to stay safe by NOT drinking and driving, okay? Have a wonderful All Hallows Eve wherever you are!
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Sherry R. posted an article on My Own Utopia - Oct 30, 2011, 7:20 am
I hate this feeling of being used by people who take advantage of people who are in need (like me!). They know that you need money badly so they grab the chance to use you while you are vulnerable and very much gullible. YOU! You know who you are. Thank you for using this site
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Sherry R. posted an article on Mix, Mix... Everything Under the Sun - Oct 19, 2011, 9:46 am

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Sherry R. posted an article on My Own Utopia - Oct 19, 2011, 2:29 am
I’ve been sick for the past three days now. Flu I hate that I cannot work because of it but I guess this is my body’s way of telling me to slow down and rest. And that’s what I’ve been doing for the past three days… resting and doing almost nothing but lie down and
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Sherry R. posted an article on Sasha says… - Oct 15, 2011, 9:34 am
I am offering Featured Post and Banner spots in this blog. One is for a 200 x 200 banner at my sidebar and the other one is for a 468 x 60 small banner below this featured post slot. If you are interested to post your banners here, just email me at sashasaysblog@gmail.com and let’s
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Sherry R. posted an article on Sasha says… - Oct 15, 2011, 5:07 am
I am a blogger for more than half a decade already. I started blogging back in 2004. It started out as a therapy for me because I was becoming restless with work, and then my life took a turn for the worse when my mom was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease. I was the
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Sherry R. posted an article on My Own Utopia - Oct 14, 2011, 9:25 am
Can I do it? Do I still have to devote for another one? I already know what it will be about. I am deciding on whether there will be enough time for it. I think there is. I think I can. My mind is teeming with ideas and I only need to allot a portion
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Sherry R. posted an article on Sasha says… - Oct 14, 2011, 5:11 am
I am starting a series on how blogging became a big part of my life. I would like to share this with everyone, especially the new bloggers out there. I am not claiming to be an expert on blogging or anything else but I know I have a few things to share to those who
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Sherry R. posted an article on My Own Utopia - Oct 13, 2011, 2:33 am
2012 is a very important year for me. Ever since I turned 18 I lived each day not for myself but for my family. I was thrust onto the role of the breadwinner. I helped send 4 siblings to school. The youngest is on his last year in college and I am really praying that
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Sherry R. posted an article on Sasha says… - Oct 10, 2011, 1:00 pm
It took a while for me to write the part 2 of My DFA Experience. The reason for this is I want to know if both rush and regular processing of passports really work. My little girl and I opted for rush processing as I had to go back to Department of Social Welfare and
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Sherry R. posted an article on Sasha says… - Oct 10, 2011, 4:58 am
What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to you as a result of procrastinating? It was back in 2006 when I lost a lot of money because I procrastinated. I had to write three reviews that time. Two reviews were worth $40 each, if I am not mistaken, and the 3rd one was worth $250.
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Sherry R. posted an article on Sasha says… - Oct 10, 2011, 3:09 am
I saw this motivational message from Jillian Michaels of The Biggest Loser fame and I thought I’d share it here with you guys. I am the type of person who gets a boost whenever I read something motivational/inspirational. That’s why I subscribe in Facebook pages of this kind. Back to Jillian’s...
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Sherry R. posted an article on My Own Utopia - Oct 8, 2011, 12:13 pm
Yes, 2012 is travel year for me. I intend to go to places I have always wanted to explore and by my lonesome as much as possible. I’ve been working so hard the past couple of years and have been foregoing travel plans for more important family expenses. I would love to have time alone
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Sherry R. posted an article on Sasha says… - Oct 5, 2011, 9:46 pm
Another brilliant mind has left us. Steve Jobs passed away today. The mastermind behind Apple’s iPhone, iPad, iPod, iMac and iTunes, has died according to a statement from Apple. Jobs was 56. Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us...
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Sherry R. posted an article on Sasha says… - Sep 29, 2011, 7:51 am
I lost my passwords I clean up every time I log out of my browser. I delete the cookies and everything except the saved passwords. My sister used the computer to update her blog and what do you know! She deleted all saved passwords! Good thing I listed some passwords down but only the newer
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Sherry R. posted an article on My Own Utopia - Sep 23, 2011, 3:13 am
My dad’s older brother suffered his third heart stroke a couple of days ago. It was really sad considering that his two sons are working abroad and it’s just him and my aunt. Good thing that my older cousin, their eldest daughter, lives just a few houses away and was able to respond to their
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Sherry R. posted an article on Sasha says… - Sep 22, 2011, 3:36 pm
I am looking for ideas on work spaces for home. My home-office corner setup is no longer working for me. Aside from the fact that I am surrounded by books, papers and other stuff, my corner has become really messy already. I want organizers and a wider desk and a more comfortable chair. I will
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