#ChangehasCome to ThereyouJho

          Just a random thought I had while contemplating on my blog. It seems I haven't written anything with content since I was always posting PR stuff. (Yes, yes, I became that kind of blogger, not that anything's wrong with that, but it just wasn't me) So after months of reflection, and the motivation to do it, I decided to transfer my mommy blog into another site. It's been publishing posts for about a month now, and although its slow and steady I think I have a better direction and goals now. Check more of my motherhood stories here: Playful Life with Kids

Highlight of 2015. Thanks @risia for the coloring book!;) Will use it as a planner too hihi. Can you do more calligraphy for me hihi!!!!! Pleasssseee. #tipidmode #artineverywhere #planahead #adultproblems #adultcoloringbook #onpaper #onskin

A photo posted by Jho Tacorda (@thereyoujho) on Dec 30, 2015 at 6:34am PST

            So what happens to THEREYOUJHO? For a few weeks I have been thinking whether to get rid of this or just let it die its natural death. Though it did not feel right just looking at it without real content and so I decided to think this site through.So here goes another risk I'll be starting with ThereyouJHO. I have decided to stick to my core. I would still be writing about my motherhood journey on Playful life with Kids and keep this site as my lifestyle blog which will include what I like to do in my spare time that does not include being a mom or a wife. haha! If that is even possible! Anyway, I've decided to just post my food trips, travels, hobbies like music, movies, and books. I also decided to have the guts and confidence to review makeups and maybe share some beauty tips too. It sort of is a way to keep the child in me present, so I won't forget who I am before I became a mom and wife. Not that I am separating myself as a mom but it gives me an individuality and my identity. I think having those will make me a better mom and wife. Hopefully, you'll still join me in my journey and share your journey with me too. Let's all be in the know and in trend with how it is to live as a woman in the metro. Enjoy and talk to you soon!:)

Mustard Seed is your One Stop Shop for Business in the Philippines

Mustard Seed System Corporation celebrates its 15th year in the business of being a distributor of various business solutions in the Philippines in 2014.  This year the company expands its range of solutions to complete its aim of becoming a one stop shop for businesses in the Philippines particularly for Small and Medium Businesses.

Majority of the business solutions being carried by the company is tested at its own premises. These solutions particularly includes its main software products like SAP Business One, MYOB, Payroll Pro, Biometric Devices, Office machines, NComputing and QNAP just to name a few.

This means that businesses can be assured that the business solutions that Mustard Seed carries in its portfolio will aid businesses to grow and become a strong competitor not only in the local market but in the global market as well.

The Business Solutions being provided by the company consists of the following:
• Business Management Solutions.  This covers solutions to better manage your business and includes software and hardware like accounting systems, inventory and payroll.
• Security Solutions.  Need protection for your business?  Mustard Seed has it from security cameras, alarms, dorr access, DVR, parking systems, bollards, barriers and more.
• Retail Solutions.  Are you engage in retail, trade and distribution?  If you are you can readily find POS software and hardware, POS peripherals, anti-shoplifting devices and more.
• Education Technology Solutions.  Geared towards providing a highly efficient information technology based education Mustard Seed offers innovative solutions like NComputing, Kyan, Authenticate and more.
• Information Technology Solutions.  Mustard Seed can handle your needs for your information technology infrastructure and needs from servers to hardware and even software.
• Office Machines.  If you are looking for machines which can be used for business like copiers, card printers,, financial equipment and more, you can find it here.
• Architecture, Engineering and Construction Solutions.  If your business involved CAD design and architecture then Mustard Seed has ZWCAD+ and CAD Pockets.
• Office Furniture and Design Solutions.  For those who want to Design their office or just need some furniture and fixture, Mustard Seed can provide you with a solution for it as well.

For more information on Mustard Seed System's range of products or for any business solution inquiry you can contact them at the following:

• Telephone: +63(2)535-SEED / 63(2)535-7333
• E-mail: sales@mseedsystems.com
• Showroom:  Small Business Shop Unit A & B Facilities Center 548 Shaw Boulevard, 1550, Mandaluyong City
• Website: www.mseedsystems.com

If it is a business problem which needs a business solution then why not try finding the answer at Mustard Seed Systems.

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Press Contact:

DAVID D. D’ANGELO
Digital Marketing Officer, Mustard Seed Systems Corporation
dave@mseedsystems.com | 0926-330-7436

UPDATED: Giveaway: Commenter of the Month

Hi friends! This month I am trying a new giveaway contest that will make me get to know you, my readers better. I find it too one sided as I only share my side of the story and never hear yours. So just to spice things up, I am launching my COM or Commenter of the Month for the month of March and April.

The mechanics are really very simple. To be my month's COM winner you need to give quality comments here in my blogsite. Quality comments should have relevance to the topic of the blogpost and not just the generic ones like "Thanks for the info" or "Good job!". You may ask questions or suggestions on what you would like to see more on the blog.

The more quality comments you have the more chance for me to get to know you and of course win too! :) We both win, right?:)

My Commenter of the Month will get these Summer Fever Set:

1 Beach Hut Sunblock

1 Silk Whitening Lotion

2 Revlon Nail Polish

1 Garnier Shampoo

1 Garnier Conditioner

This giveaway will run from March 15 to April 15, 2015. Announcement of winners will be on April 16, 2015. Tip: Join my mailing list so you can get first dibs on my new posts. Thanks and hope to see you here on blog and other social media account!

Top Commenter for the Month of March and April:
Theresa
Shari Jansen
Grateful Mum
HailNellyFullofGrace

Thanks for the support and I am so happy to have met all of you, hopefully we will get to know each other more. For Theresa, thank you very much I really appreciate all your comments. Please email me your shipping address so I can send the prize this week.

Thank you again!:)

Finally, WE have MOVED IN... Twice!:)

It's been some busy weeks for me since my birthday week, and although I am a little stressed out at work, school, and blogging, I am NOT.complaining. Ever since I decided to make this year more positive and myself look at all things with optimism, everything seems to follow as well. So here's some good news: We have FINALLY MOVED IN... not once but twice and it's been the most exciting events as of my February and it's just starting. How awesome can that get right?

FIRST MOVE IN: New Home

An instagram post I did when we were renovating the place. 

They moved in with us too!:) Thanks again Fly Ace!:)

It's actually not new, been using this house condo since second year college and after long months of deciding and preparing, TEAM TACORDA has settled in. For most people who know me and my family we have been NPA (no permanent address) for about 2 years. We stay either in our house in Bulacan or my hubby's house at Pasay. It was that complicated. We don't have a yaya so that explains it. (well, I hope.)This year, we have been trying to stay here since December but a lot of times we would just stay in Pasay because that's where we can leave Enzo when we work. Now, everything is in it's right places, work schedules arranged, and finally, we can start to tell people only one specific address where we live. It's exciting but at the same time nerve-wracking as I'm sure there will be a lot of adjustments.

SECOND MOVE IN: Thereyoujho just got .COM

Yes, ladies and gentleman, children of all ages, we just GOT our own domain!!!:) Thereyoujho is finally .com!  The first to do list in my blogging resolution for 2015 has just been ticked off. Feeling serious blogger na talaga ako! I have been blessed not only with lots of freebies, and new opportunities to try but more so I gained new friends, who are supportive and motivating. I am inspired by all of them thus maybe I could take this to the next level, right? There are a lot of work to do with my site, more lessons to learn for blogging (writing content, photography, designing, etc) but I am thrilled to do it. Taking one step at a time, but making it possible everyday!

Now, congratulate me on these milestones, and I hope you all continue to read on and share with me!:)

Any new milestones, or achievement this month? 

Share them away and I'd be glad to read them!:)

Liebster Award for Thereyoujho

Thank you, Louisa Mercado of www.artofbeingamom.com for the nomination. hihi! This is my first time to do this kind of blogpost. 

Here are the rules:
1. You have to link back to the person who nominated you.
2. You must answer 11 questions given to you by the person who nominated you.
3. After completing these questions you must nominate 11 bloggers and give them 11 questions of your choice
4. You must not nominate the person who nominated you.
5.You must let your nominees know that they have been nominated and provide a link to your post for them so that they can learn about the nomination.

Here are the questions given by Louisa to me:

1. Why and how long did you start blogging?  I started blogging when I was in college just to express my teenage angst and issues, it was in 2007. At present, I am more into blogging my motherhood expereinces and beauty related posts. It has been 7 years since then.

2. What is your favorite book or movie? This one's difficult cause I don't usually remember the titles of movies I watch but one movie I loved is Identity.

3. Is there something you learned in your blog journey that you wished you knew before? I did not know before that there were groups that support and teach you about blogging. I am so grateful I found people/blogger who are super nice and accommodating.

4. What is your favorite past time other than blogging? I like doing crafts, writing, reading and arranging photos. I also like watching series and pinoy movies.

5. How many hours per week do you dedicate to blogging? Blogging is really hard work, with all the taking of photos, outlining and etc, I think it averages about 10 hours or more.

6. What category of blog posts do you enjoy the most? I love writing about beauty or skincare and anything about my baby's experiences.

7. Where does your blog inspiration come from? It comes from all sorts of things but mostly I am inspired by helping others through my blogposts.

8. What is your favorite post that you have written? I don't really have a favorite blogpost but I enjoy my posts that helps other people, about information they need and my DIYs.

9. Is there any post that you have been planning to do, but kept postponing for awhile now? I actually have a lot, from late posts to the ones I dont know how to write about haha!:)

10. How did your friends and family react when you first started blogging, and what do they think about it now? Well, at first I dont really share about my blog except to some chosen few but now I think they already know and support me on it. I think they just dont really get the point right now hihi.

11. Which blogpost of mine do you like the most? I like reading about your blogging tips and food trips. I enjoy learning from you and I also like to try restaurants or foods you've tried. :)


Okay, so for my nominees:

1. Danica Abrigo of http://thesweetkitty216.blogspot.com/
2. Jean Quimabao of http://jeanquiambao.net/
3. Nicole Cuerdo of http://www.thecluelessmomph.com/
4. Joycelyn Mendoza of http://wifemomprincess.blogspot.com/
5. Hazel Ann Asoy of http://hazelasoy.blogspot.com/
6. Kissel Elizalde of http://palettesnferrules.com/


For the questions:
1. Why and how long did you start blogging?  

2. What is your favorite make up and why?

3. Is there something you learned in your blog journey that you wished you knew before? 

4. What is your favorite past time other than blogging? 

5. How many hours per week do you dedicate to blogging? 

6. What category of blog posts do you enjoy the most? 

7. Where does your blog inspiration come from?

8. What is your favorite post that you have written? 

9. Is there any post that you have been planning to do, but kept postponing for awhile now? 
10. How did your friends and family react when you first started blogging, and what do they think about it now? 

11. Which blogpost of mine do you like the most?

Thanks and enjoy answering the questions! Congrats on your Liebster award nomination!:) 

Blogapalooza 2014: I'm part of the Blogapalooza Community

I have been blogging since 2007 and it was only recently that I took it seriously. This month my blogging challenge is to write a post everyday, except Sundays, because I wanted it to be a family no internet day. :)

I have heard of Blogapalooza last year from bloggers I was following or reading and it got me really curious.

So what is it about?

Blogapalooza is a community. It’s a link between big and small businesses who have something cool to share and the online community of people who love to share. Blogapalooza is a blogger event on crack! Lots of giveaways for the bloggers and online community and a chance for big and small businesses to present their product / brand / thingamajig to hundreds of influential bloggers and online social media influencers.

I am so excited to be in this event because its my first time and I get to meet other bloggers I know and read about, especially from the Mommy Bloggers Philippines. I was also convinced to try out and register to the event because of Mommy bloggers that was very supportive. I did not expect to get in because I'm only a newbie "serious" blogger.

So I got really thrilled and I'm so excited to attend this event because I'm looking forward to the learning, experience, and friendships I'll be able to create and achieve there. This event also motivated me to practice more and blog more.

To blog or not to blog is no longer the question now because I am definitely blogging!!!!:) 

I am also proud to say that....

If you are a blogger, sign up now and be part of the Blogapalooza 204 happening on September 20, 2014 at SM Aura, Convention Center Halls 1 and 2

Till then,

For bloggers the event is free and you can still register here.

Hope to see you there!:)

MEMOIRS OF A BLOGGER: Un-INSPIRED

I wanted to write 31 blog posts last July. It was a challenge I took to myself to do.
I didn't want to do it to impress or anything. I just thought because I had the time and the INSPIRATION to write I had to grab the opportunity.

Yes, I am aspiring to become a blogger...Of what niche I don't know exactly. All I am sure of is that I want to write. To keep my memories in one and to laugh and cry at myself after a lot f years.

But then, sadly, I was not able to do it. First because I had too many work load. I did not really expect that working at home can be this toxic. Also because I started my Online Shop one of my bucketlist that's accomplished now. So I had to give one up. Unfortunately, it was this blogspot.

I could not say I am totally uninspired cause I have a lot of draft blog posts. Maybe I'll have the time again, to write everyday. Or I might not have the time at all.

Still, I am lucky that I am able to write, I have this blog spot. and I will forever be inspired. Blogged or not.:)