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As the title of this post says, I’m thinking about getting a Mac!  I’ve been so used to using the PC, though and I’m scared to venture out of my comfort zone.  I’ve been told that learning how to use a Mac is pretty simple and it’s not hard at all.  Well, with me being around computers, this shouldn’t be hard, right?

Now, before I embark on this quest, LOL, I know that I will have to visit forums and other websites that can give me a feel of how a Mac works so that I will know what to expect.  I will also have to familiarize myself with powerbook repair sites so that I know where to run when I have problems.

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*This post sponsored by PayPerPost*

A few months ago, I received an invitation from PayPerPost notifying me that they have a new platform PayPerPost v4.0.  Naturally, I was intrigued and I read about it on their page.  It was still in the first stages and there were no opps available yet so I was not able to test this platform.  There were still a few kinks in the platform but message boards and customer support was active.

PayPerPost v4.0 isnow live and opps are now available for all.  I find that this platform is perhaps like Social Sparks where you need to reach a certain amount to get your cashout which I think is not a great idea especially now that opps have gone as low at a dollar each.  A perk for bloggers is that an approval is not needed to submit a blog and there are no minimum requirements needed for a blog to be added.  This platform however, gives the advertisers the freedom to choose which blogs to give opps to and when the opps are approved.  I’m thinking that this means that bloggers must strive to produce quality blogs to attract the advertisers.

Below is a screenshot on how the new dashboard looks like.  It’s not as cluttered as the PPP that we are used to and I think that is a plus.

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Most of you may know that the MOMster and I have are members of The Huntington Library.  As such, we get special perks including updates on the infamous Corpse Flower! This flower is called titan arum or Amorphophallus titanum which basically means giant p3n1s! I’ve seen the famed flower and it DOES look like one, more so now that it’s not in full bloom!  Quick trivia:  It’s called bunga bangkai in Indonesia.  What I find to be interesting is that these words mean the same in Filipino!  (bunga means fruit and bangkai [bankay in Filipino] means corpse).

This flower is closely related to the calla lily due to its inflorescence and is indigenous to Sumatra.  I read a pamphlet at The Huntington about their flower and it looks like they have a few plants in their greenhouse.  Since this flower only blooms only a few times and NOT every year, the act of blooming is hailed as a celebration.  Of course I’m being dramatic but when they bloom they do cause quite a stir.

We went there last Tuesday for a special preview for Huntington members only and the flower itself is not yet in full bloom.  It is already pretty large but it still doesn’t stink because they only emit their rotting smell when in full bloom.  The Library did provide a small squeeze bottle in their display and if you’re brave enough sniff the lovely perfume that is the Corpse Flower’s smell.  Naturally, I gave it a whiff and peeeeeeeeeyyyyyeeeeeeeewwwww!  It was definitely stinky!

I knew that the flower was at The Huntington but I never expected it to bloom this year!  I can’t wait to see it in all it’s glory!  Below is a photo of the flower in full bloom from Wikipedia.

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They say a diamond is a woman’s best friend but I digress!  It’s shoes, well for me, anyway.  I just can’t get enough with shoes.  I know that sounds so Imeldific but yeah, I love footwear!

It seems like every time I go shopping, I always head for the shoe department and try all the shoes and sandals that catch my eyes!  You just can’t believe what styles and varrieties are available these days.

Not only do I peruse shoes at stores but I also do my fairshare of browsing on the Internet.  It’s more updated and I get to browse at hundreds of shoes at the comfort of my own home!  Cool, huh?

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Last weekend, we went to The Flower Fields in Carlsbad, California.  That was my second trip there but this time, I brought my Ashton with me!  Exciting?  Yes it was!

The Flower Fields is a fifty acre field of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that is open to the public for approximately six to eight weeks annually.  Unfortunately, The Flower Fields are already closed because the flowers are already out of season.  We were just lucky to catch the last of the spring blooms and capture their glory.

The Flower Fields is an actual working ranch and is the only ranch that allows tourists to walk around and experience their beauty.  Of course, picking of the flowers are not permitted but you can purchase some freshly picked blooms available at the store.

I was just uber lucky to go and stay in between the flowers.  Doesn’t it look like I’m standing smack dab in the middle of the field?  Well, I thought so.

The weather was a bit overcast when we were there so unfortunately, I didn’t get to shoot blue skies over the field but I think these photos still look great.

The Flower Fields also have a rose garden and a poinsettia greenhouse where they breed different kinds of poinsettias the whole year round.  Imagine seeing yellow poinsettias?  That was the first time I saw one, mind you.

I checked out the sweat pea maze but didn’t get to finish it because they were already wilted.

Another thing that you can do at The Flower Fields is to go on Wagon Rides that circles the field.  This a good way to see the field in it’s entirety while sitting back and relaxing atop the wagon.

The different faces of the ranunculus

You could also walk around the fields at your own pace but tours are also available.

See more of my flower photos here.

The Flower Fields | 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008 | Website

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