abelle's Page

Yes, that’s right. You don’t have to be 18 years old to vote – for the Filipino Blog of the Week Award, that is.

Only in Silence has been nominated for week174! Isn’t that wonderful? I don’t know how I made it to the list, but I am very very happy and honored, and of course, very thankful to the one who nominated me as well, whoever that kind earthling is.

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Here are some practical tips on how to save more and spend less

http://onlyinsilence.com/2009/02/27/how-to-save-more-money-this-year/

Before we turn the lights off tonight for the Earth Hour, let me leave you with this.

more funny pics here

A friend sent me this email last week and I am posting it here to help spread the word.

On 29 March 2008 the Philippines will join countries around the world as we literally “turn the lights out” for Earth Hour - an event that will fuel awareness on climate change and prove t… Continue

I don’t cook. But it won’t stop me from sharing this to those who DO.

It’s no fun trying to slice a tomato with a blunt blade. Bill Brown of cooksknivesshop.co.uk has these expert tips for top performance in the kitchen:

* Invest in quality. A good set of knives can be costly, but if looked after they will last a lifetime.
* Store away from other metal objects, on a magnetic rack or in a block, to avoid nicks and scratches.
* Hone a little and often with a steel to realign the blade. Ho… Continue