Foxy Suzy

Just another Filipina in America

Archive for November, 2005

Preparing for MELAB exam

Posted: Friday, November 18th, 2005 @ 5:29 pm in Suzette | 1 Comment »

After almost 8 years of being out of school, I now find myself cramming again in preparation for my MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) and what makes me nervous is that I only have few days to get ready…..to sharpen my dull my mind
It certainly is not easy to be a student [...]

Gang victimizing balikbayans and foreigners in the hotel they are staying

Posted: Thursday, November 10th, 2005 @ 5:33 pm in News, Philippines | No Comments »

Similar extortion attempt happened to my husband who was then my fiance 3 yrs. ago. On his second trip to Philippines he stayed at Holiday Inn Manila, same hotel he stayed during his first visit. There was a guy who keeps calling at our hotel room and insisting on talking to Marc but gave up [...]

Another Embarrassment on Glue-ria Arroyo

Posted: Wednesday, November 9th, 2005 @ 9:16 am in Philippines | No Comments »

The Philippine president(?) who is willing to move heaven and earth just to stay
in power is once again in embarrassing situation by bragging to the whole world
the capture of Abu Sayyaf chief of staff Radulan Sahiron without further investigation.
TAKEN FROM INQ 7
The man has been linked to 21 kidnap-for-ransom cases, including the 2000 abduction [...]

iPod Rocks

Posted: Tuesday, November 8th, 2005 @ 11:24 am in Uncategorized | No Comments »

iPod has got to be one of the greatest inventions of all time and I belong to
the millions of people who go gaga over their iPod. Isn’t that awesome? carrying
all your favorite songs wherever you go? Too bad, music doesn’t love me. When God
showered talent in singing, I was probably drooling
Anyway, this fascinating [...]

Man Catches Train the Hard Way; Deputies Arrest Him

Posted: Friday, November 4th, 2005 @ 3:53 pm in News | 1 Comment »

From Associated Press
A man jumped onto the top of an Amtrak train from a Ventura Freeway overpass Thursday
and was arrested miles down the track by sheriff’s deputies who swooped in by helicopter.
Juan Lopez, 33, of Camarillo made the 20-foot leap about 9 a.m., authorities said.
“At this point the train starts pulling out and the witnesses [...]

The pain of losing weight

Posted: Friday, November 4th, 2005 @ 12:35 pm in Suzette | 1 Comment »

I guess many of my kababayan will agree on me that they gained weight few months
after they set foot in the land of Uncle Sam. Well, blame it on the Americans
very fattening but irresistible foods plus the weather factor where it seemed difficult
to burn calories during winter…duh!
I am a chocolate lover and when it comes [...]

Are You Afraid of the Dark? by Sidney Sheldon

Posted: Thursday, November 3rd, 2005 @ 9:55 am in Suzette | No Comments »

A master storyteller indeed! This guy has proven once again
his expertise that drove his reader in a roller coaster ride through his
unpredictable plot.
Check out his other entertaining novels:
1. If Tomorrow Comes (my all time favorite)
2. The Best Laid Plans
3. Bloodline
4. The Doomsday Conspiracy
5. Master of the Game
6. Memories of [...]

Where on earth I got the name Foxy Suzy???

Posted: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005 @ 9:43 pm in Suzette | No Comments »

Well folks, I am not sure if you will agree on me but the very frustrating thing about
blogging is taking the first step. I long wanted to have my own blog just for fun but
could not even come up with the appropriate name. I almost gave up until yesterday
while watching my favorite news channel none [...]

Thanks to Marc

Posted: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005 @ 9:19 pm in Marc, Suzette | 5 Comments »

Yehey!!! I finally came up with my own blog and of course I won’t be able to do this
without the assistance of my beloved husband. My first ever blog is nothing but an
expression of gratitude for EVERYTHING this man has done for me.
I might not be the best blogger in the world but I will [...]