Archive for June, 2008
Monday, June 30th, 2008
I hated Mondays. Not anymore! True, I now look forward to Monday mornings. It just brings in a wave of hope that the new week will be more productive than the previous one 
Anyway, there are too many things going on in my life right now that there are days when I feel like 24 hours in a day is just not enough. I am sure there are days that you also feel that way. In my case, I am loving every minute of it. I actually am thanking Him for all the blessings. And I want more.
Sometimes, it becomes stressful. Other times, it’s just a breeze. Thankfully, I have little Hazel at home to make me smile when things get too serious for me. And you know what? I am becoming more patient as each day goes by. I am really happy with that. I was a very impatient person. But because you cannot really be impatient with a kid, you learn to tone it down, and hopefully to get rid of it. Hazel taught me to be patient. The patience is useful with dealing with some difficult people I have to deal with.
To unwind, I read and read and read. I have five books in my ebook reader right now. Plus I have one more paperback waiting to be read.
Some people I know feel that I am missing something. I know what they meant. A lovelife. A boyfriend. Someone to make me giddy with happiness. But my plate is already full, for now. Perhaps tomorrow? 
Happy Monday with a lot of lovin’ everyone! Let us all have a productive week ahead!
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Monday, June 30th, 2008
Traveling is fun. If I can just become one of the hosts of those travel shows that I watch every now and then, well, I would have applied right away. It would be really cool to explore different countries and stay at different hotels and see the sights. Given a chance, I would love to go to Japan and explore the whole country. I would also love to explore the whole Europe and Italy would be my first stop. It will be a really great experience and one that I can tell even my grandchildren in the future. Again, given a chance, I would really love to travel and explore the whole world.
For now, I have to content myself with traveling to neighboring countries. But if I can get low fares to go to other continents, I will gladly avail of it.
I actually told my friend about this and she introduced me to LowFares.com, a web site where you can find cheap tickets by comparing prices offered by different travel sites. Very convenient. All you need to do is enter your flight dates, your location and your destination and then how many tickets you’ll be buying. Upon pressing the search button, you will be given a list of offers from different travel sites. Compare and choose the lowest airfare you can find.
If you are traveling anytime soon, try getting your flight tickets from LowFares.com and save from the ticket cost you will shell out.
Monday, June 30th, 2008
When someone in your family encounters a problem, you immediately seek to help. That’s second nature to us. Help and protect. So if you found out that a member of your family is involved in drugs, what would you do? Will you just turn your back, pretend that everything’s alright and pray that it will go away? Or will you face the problem head on, help your loved one get on the right track and get him into a drug rehab?
Might I suggest the second choice? It is always better to face the problem head on so as to eliminate the problem early on. The same can be said of drug addiction. You know, we had a neighbor who had similar problems. They were the ideal family on the surface. Many of our neighbors are envious of them. The father works as a lawyer, the mother is a stay at home mom, their kids are studying in private schools and are doing good. Until we learned that the second kid got involved with the wrong crowd. He eventually succumbed to peer pressure and before his parents know it, he was already a drug dependent. It was heartbreaking. The parents blamed themselves for what happened. Instead of pretending nothing’s wrong was happening, to maintain the people’s view of them as ideal, they faced the problem head on and dealt with it right away. As soon as they proved it true, they all went to a drug treatment center and had their son confined. The whole family also underwent counselling, which did them a world of good when the kid got out of the facility.
If one of your loved ones is a drug dependent and you want to help them be treated so they can heal, go to The Cyn and consult their experts. Or you can know more about drug use trends as well. Have your loved one committed to their program and see him/her completely healed. Go now and visit TheCyn.com and have your loved one healed as soon as possible.
Sunday, June 29th, 2008
One of the many disadvantages of being on the heavy side is that there are really not much stores that cater to your size. Especially in this country. The few plus size clothing stores that we have in the metro has price tags that are not within the budget of most people. Thank goodness there is a store that my sister and I found at 168 mall that caters to plus sized women. The store carries very affordable clothes that are fashionable and does not look like the one who designed it has his or her grandma in mind. I am not ashamed to say that I frequent the place because I really like the clothes they carry plus I can afford to buy a few pieces every visit. I am sure most of you have noticed that in plus sized stores. The clothes are most likely intended for older women. Good for plus sized older women then. But bad for us younger set.
Sunday, June 29th, 2008
I always read questions in That’s My Answer! And when I find a good question I’d love to answer, I post it in my blogs. I found this one and thought of posting it…
What is the craziest thing you’ve done to get someone to notice you?
Hmm… This one is really silly. When I was in high school, I was gaga over this guy. To make him notice me, I would pass by his classroom several times a day. I would ask my friends to tease me, in a loud voice so he could hear it. I would flirt with this friend of mine, fueling speculation in our circles that I was in a relationship with that guy. But in reality, I was just trying to make him jealous. I would ask our guy common friends to ask him what’s stopping him from courting me. I was desperada! Kadiri! *lol
Nothing happened. We almost became a couple but for some reason, something was holding him back.
When we were in college, he told me that he was intimidated by me. You see, I had this large group of friends plus I was popular in the school. He thought that he might be biting more than he could chew if he pursued me. He told me that. We’re friends now and I believe he’s already engaged.
Desperada! Kadiri talaga! *lol
Sunday, June 29th, 2008
My sisters and I love watching travel shows. One of the reasons we subscribe to cable tv is because we want to be able to watch all those travel shows. You know, when you love traveling but you don’t really have the money to do so, the only alternatives left are reading and watching about the places you want to go to. Watching travel shows will give you an idea of the costs of traveling to a certain place, where you can get cheap hotels, the best tourist spots to go to and a whole lot of information that you won’t get elsewhere. Plus since these shows are showing all the tourist spots already, you get this feeling like you traveled to the place with the host as well.
Saturday, June 28th, 2008
My friend is expected to deliver a baby girl by next week. Yesterday was her full term and her doctor told her that she will give birth anytime soon. Most likely by next week. She and her husband are really excited to welcome their baby. She will be a blessing to them, that’s for sure. I will be godmother to the baby and I am also excited to see her. It will be one big special occasion! I am sure of it.
For this momentous occasion, I have already prepared something, will be buying it actually, to bring to the hospital. I will visit my friend, of course. I will buy this Mommy and Baby-Cute as Can Bee gift basket. It will be for my friend and her new baby. The gift basket has Burt’s Bees products. It includes: Buttermilk Bath Soap, No Spill! Shampoo Bar, Buttermilk Lotion, Talc Free Dusting Powder, Apricot Baby Oil, Diaper Ointment among others. For the new mother, they have included Citrus Facial Scrub, Milk & Honey Lotion, Almond Milk Hand Creme, Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme, Hand Salve, Lip Balm among others. Perfect for the mother and daughter!
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Friday, June 27th, 2008
At exactly 40 days from now, I will turn 30. Hard to accept that almost 30 years have passed already. Happy for the most part, sad in a way. It would have been really great if I could celebrate it with my complete family by my side. But of course, some things just don’t go the way you plan it. He has other plans for me.
You’d ask, do I have any regrets when I look back at my past? I have a lot! There are days when the mistakes I made still haunt me. There are days when even the smallest mistakes in the past are magnified tenfold in the present. Before, when I was a wee bit younger, it depressed me. Now, I may not yet fully embrace everything I’ve done in my past and there are days when I slip back to the old me, getting depressed over little things concerning the past. But I have learned to make peace with it.
I have the future to think of. I already made plans for the next couple of years. I have a set of goals I wish to accomplish in the next year or so. I pray that I will see it through.
Friday, June 27th, 2008
Bathrooms have evolved from just being a place to clean yourselves to a place where we can take refuge after a day’s hard work. We can fill our bathrooms with only the best things that we can use. A big and luxurious bathtub. Tiles that are soothing to the eyes, with colors soothing to the senses. Taps that are quality made. Shower system that will suit your needs. And other bathroom furniture that will serve its purpose. A lot of people have been focusing their house plans and renovations in bedrooms and bathrooms. I know this because my friend just had their house renovated. And when you see their house, you will be amazed at how big their bathrooms are. They made it like almost a room, very luxurious and indulgent. My friend’s bathroom even has a place where she can put on a laptop. There is also an overhead tv where she can watch cable shows. And you can choose any music you like and adjust it through some buttons on the wall. I was envious, to tell you the truth. It’s almost like only a bed is not there and it can already be a bedroom.
If you want to be able to find quality made bathroom suites, taps and fixtures, go to BetterBathrooms.com now. That’s where my friend found the items inside her bathroom.
Friday, June 27th, 2008
Wanna hear something awesome? I want to tell you about a cool street skating combination of board and skates. It is unlike any other skateboard or skating experience I’ve ever heard of. The Xlider provides an outstanding aerobic exercise for the rider. Due to the lateral movement made when riding, leg and abdominal muscles are strengthened and hips and waist regions are toned to the max. You can find it at this sporting goods store. They also make these cool lace locks.
Friday, June 27th, 2008
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I have this goal of being able to travel to different countries within the year. Even Asian countries will do. I would love to travel to Japan and if joining affiliate networks like Clickbooth can help me save some money to be able to achieve this, then I will immediately join Clickbooth.com and start earning some money that I can save.
When I first heard about Clickbooth, I asked a friend of mine who is well versed in affiliate programs. He told me that Clickbooth is a legitimate affiliate network and in fact, he is already a member of it. He joined right away, a couple of months ago, and have been earning quite a bit from it. I would also love to be able to earn from it!
If you are interested, go to Clickbooth.com now for more information. And when you are satisfied with the information you read, be sure to sign up immediately!
Thursday, June 26th, 2008
I am partial to three brands of car. And one of the brands that I really like is Mercedes. Let me tell you something about Mercedes in my past. You see, here in our country, if you own a Mercedes, it means you are well-off. Silly, I know. But since a Mercedes is a brand that really exudes class, you cannot fault the locals for thinking that way. Since our family could not afford one back then, I have been dreaming of owning one for so long now.
Just recently, my uncle talked to me about buying a Mercedes. He got ahold of a web site, New Mercedes DC , that carries an incredible inventory of new Mercedes cars. If you are within 200 miles of the Washington DC, you can go and get a new Mercedes from them. According to my uncle, they guarantee that whatever model of Mercedes you have in mind, they will try to get it for you. This is what my uncle was telling me about. I have long wanted a particular model of Mercedes but since my savings is still not enough, I put off buying before. Now, my uncle is offering to chip in, a gift for my dad actually, so I can ask New Mercedes DC to get the particular model for me. I can buy the Mercedes I want now!
If you are also looking for a particular Mercedes model, I suggest you go to NewMercedesDC.com now.
Thursday, June 26th, 2008
GPS Tracking is very useful. I was just talking to a friend of mine and he told me that due to this excellent device, he was able to travel in a foreign land without any complication. It was easier and more convenient for him whenever he travels now instead of before when he still did not have the GPS tracking device with him.
My friend has shown me the GPS Vehicle Tracking device when he bought it. You know what? If you are looking for a place, you can use it and it will connect with Google Earth. That is one of the thing that I like with the device. You only need to plug in the device into the USB port of your computer and the data will be downloaded into the device. What makes the data reliable is that the signal it receives come from the twenty-four Department of Defense GPS satellites orbiting the earth. The internal computer accurately determines the GPS location of the device within 2.5 meters and records this data every second.
The GPS Tracking Key is a small, pocket sized device. It can be easily concealed and with the strength of the magnet, it could be placed under the car. The data from it is accurate. So what more can you ask for? Go and get this GPS Tracking Key now and make your life more comfortable.
Thursday, June 26th, 2008
For those close to me, they know that I prefer a truck to the traditional car. This is because I prefer more powerful vehicles. Living in a country like ours, a powerful vehicle is handy to have. What with floods and other calamities, a normal car could put the persons in it in danger than the more powerful vehicles. Like a GMC truck. I like the all-new GMC Sierra which has an exceptionally quiet and spacious interior. It also has innovations like Active Fuel Management and improved aerodynamics. It is the only full-sized pickup to get 300 horsepower and EPA estimated 20 mpg highway from a V8 engine; the power of an available 367 hp 6.0L V8 engine with 375 lb-ft of torque and class leading 10,500 lb towing capacity make the all-new Sierra capable of handling any job.
And where can you get a GMC Sierra? At New GMC Manchester NH. They have a huge GMC truck inventory. Choose from these popular GMC truck models: Sierra, Canyon, Arcadia, Yukon, Envoy or Savana. Of course, I prefer the Sierra. I just love trucks like it. But the other models are just as gorgeous and just as powerful. You can browse their collection at NewGMCManchesterNH.com now.
Thursday, June 26th, 2008
How do you go around a place you do not know anything about? How do you find a place in a foreign land without asking for directions several times along the road? How do you make traveling easier for you?
The answer is a vehicle tracking device! Some cars are already equipped with this one. But those are the brand new ones only, manufactured fairly recently. What about those old cars that you normally use? If the vehicle is not equipped with its own tracking device, how about getting one from Vehicle-Tracking.com now so you can use it immediately? A GPS Tracking Key is a small, pocket sized device that receives signals from the twenty-four Department of Defense GPS satellites orbiting the earth. The internal computer accurately determines the GPS location of the device within 2.5 meters and records this data every second. If you will use Google Earth, you can download the data by simply using your computer’s USB port. Plug the device in it and you’re all set!
The vehicle tracking device is easy to use, will make your life loads easier, and completely reliable. So if you are interested, go and get this device now. Go to Vehicle-Tracking.com now for more information.
Thursday, June 26th, 2008
One of the sister companies of the company I am employed at is looking for a place where they can store sacks and sacks of sand that they will be using to construct a three-storey structure. The structure will be housing products that the company is thinking of distributing to their target market, to test the waters so to speak. The products need to be stored in a specific temperature and the structure they will be constructing will be made to meet just that need.
Now, since our sister company needs a place immediately, they ended up renting a warehouse that charged them exorbitant, unreasonable fees. If we only knew that there are pre-engineered Metal Buildings being offered by Get-Metal-Buildings.com, well, we would have opted for that instead. The company offers Apex Buildings which are designed and engineered to give you a quality building that will meet your needs while providing you with an exceptional return on your investment through many years of low-maintenance service. Now, this is perfect for the planned warehouse that the group of companies my employer belongs to are mapping out. And well, if there are emergencies like what happened with the warehouse lease, the Apex metal building will be perfect.
If you are a businessman or your company is looking for a pre-engineered metal building, go to Get-Metal-Buildings.com now. Apex is a “GREEN” corporation, with the eco-friendly practice of using recycled metal in the production of their buildings, so they are also environment friendly. This is a big plus for most people. Go now and visit their web site for more information.
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
Some of my friends whom I just informed that I already work at home full time are wondering where I actually get my monthly income. I get it primarily from various writing assignments. I do blogging, some writing for people I know and other writing stuff. And then I also have my accounting work. Although I no longer work in a corporate setting, I still do accounting work for some clients. Like for example, this time of the year is normally the middle of the budget season already, I am being bugged to find a budgeting software for one client and then help them implement it in time for the next budget season. Or another client of mine is asking me to help them find an accounting software that is fit for the kind of business they have. But the bulk of my accounting work is bookkeeping and general accounting.
Some months I get more than what I expect, other months I get less. But since I now control my schedule and is not answering to a boss, well, everything is up to me. If I work really hard, harder in some days, I get more than enough for our needs. If not, then it’s nobody else’s fault but mine if I couldn’t make both ends meet.
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
School is finally out, and now that homework is a thing of the past, it’s time to get a job. SnagAJob.com is the largest website for part-time jobs and teen jobs, and it’s easy to search for and apply to all the positions that interest you. Retail jobs are among the most popular with students and teenagers, and SnagAJob has open positions across the country. And if you’re looking for a little comic relief during your job search, check out Afterthoughts e-cards, a hilarious way to tell friends and coworkers what’s really on your mind.
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
Our house is concrete. Inside, there is a variety of items you can find. But mostly, we have glass, wood and stainless steel. I prefer the last one because it lasts longer than the other two. That is why I went ballistic when I saw the web site that offers various stainless steel items for the home. I saw a blomus stainless steel soap dish for the bathrooms. We have the plastic ones right now. And you know how most of these plastic soap dishes get kinda soggy after a while. I love the one I saw at The Stainless Steel Store.
There is also a stainless steel mailbox that is just perfect for a country like ours. It rains in a fairly large portion of the year here. The wooden mailboxes rots over time. But with a stainless steel mailbox, well, I know my hard earned money will last a long time. The same with a blomus stainless steel wall mounted hook. Perfect for the bathroom again. Even if you get to hang a wet towel or wet clothes, it will not develop rust.
And that’s what I love about stainless steel. No rust, it won’t rot. Perfect for someone like me who wants to get their hard earned money’s worth. You might be the same way like me. Go to TheStainlessSteelStore.com now.
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