Archive for April, 2010
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Whenever I plan something for the house, I make sure that I bounce off the idea with my siblings and my dad. It’s the best way to get the best ideas. Like last night, we were discussing about lighting. The one we have in our living room is just too bad for the eyes. The glare is too bright and when I am working, since my home-office nook is located in the living room, I just can’t stand the brightness anymore. So I told my dad and my sisters that I want to change it to softer lighting.
Trust me. Any change in the house will be accepted easily if it was discussed first with the family.
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Doug is looking for ALRI CR2 that he can use to enhance his physique. He is into body building for a couple of months now and he wants to try what others are telling him about. He’s been really psyched about showing off his improved body so he wants to make sure it will really impress.
Doug found the ALRI CR2 at JazzMedical.com which is one of the largest and most technologically advanced online medical supply retailers in the US. You can get all kinds of medical equipment at the site as well as some lifestyle products. Go check out the site now if you are looking for any of these medical or life enhancing products.
Monday, April 26th, 2010
Lately, my sisters and I are watching movies a lot. We were able to watch How To Train Your Dragon and Clash of the Titans very recently.
The photos above were taken with a camera phone that’s why it’s not of good quality. Hazel really enjoyed How To Train Your Dragon. After watching the movie, she kept on mentioning the dragon Toothless.
We plan on watching some more before the month ends. Of course, only those movies which Hazel can watch 
Sunday, April 25th, 2010
A local company known for its the brand of meat it sells was once audited by a friend of mine who’s now working in New York for one of the big four in audit. She’s the one who told me to patronize their products because the quality of the brand is really impeccable! The cleanliness of the farm alone is one for the books. Before you are allowed to enter, you will be asked to undergo a ‘quarantine’ process. You will be asked to wear protective clothing, even shoe cover, gloves and goggles. You will be sprayed with water and then be subjected to a big air dryer. Before you will be allowed inside the premises. I was impressed when she told me about it. And from then on, it’s the only brand I buy when it comes to meat.
That’s how companies should operate their businesses if they want repeat customers and positive feedback on their product.
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
I read a text message from a friend who needed financial help. She, her mom and her kids are going to the province tomorrow for her dad’s first death anniversary. She’s asking for any amount that I can give her and she’ll pay it back by the time she gets a job. Which is still very much uncertain as she was supposed to fly out of the country to work in the Middle East as a Respiratory Therapist but until now she’s still here.
Anyway, I was not able to help her. It’s really bad timing. I just paid my brother’s summer tuition fee in full the other day. The next remittance coming in will be next week and my sister is also flying out of the country so every extra penny I have is already budgeted. I couldn’t risk finding myself short of cash.
I feel guilty. I told my sister about it and she told me that I shouldn’t. If I had extra cash with me and I refused to help, then I should feel guilty about it. But still, it’s my prerogative if I want to lend her some or not. I know that. I still feel guilty because I was once in her position, texting close friends to ask for financial help. I know the feeling of rejection. I know the feeling of being denied help. I know how uncertain tomorrow looks for someone who has no money and no one to turn to. That’s why I feel so darn guilty about not being able to help.
If I only have extra cash with me, I would have given it to her. But family comes first. Still…
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
When I hear someone has colon cancer, it makes me really sad. I also panic! The reason is that I’ve heard stories about people sick with colon cancer and it’s just way too depressing. I also worry that I might get it because of my bad eating habits. There are days when I keep thinking about the best colon cleanser and what good it might do to me.
The most obvious thing for me to do is to change my lifestyle. I need to start with my eating habits. Change it. I don’t think I can go vegan so that’s out of the question. I love my meat! But I can cut down on my portions.
The thing with me is that I know what to do and I know I need to do it. It’s already a must for me as I am not getting any younger. But I don’t want people pushing me to do it so I am taking things slow and in my own pace.
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Some people deal with pressure and stress by chowing down on anything they can grab. I am that kind of person. When I am stressed, I eat a lot. When I feel down, I use food to lift up my spirit. But when I am happy, I eat less. That’s how I am.
But I can’t go on living this way. My life is set back because of my being complacent with how I deal with my weight issues. I am reading nuphedragen reviews right now, thinking that I might be better off trying out a weight loss product instead of always promising every one around me that I will cut down on my food intake and will start working out. I need to take the first step for every little thing to work.
Now.
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
When we were still talking about going to Baguio, I told my friends that we should go to Choco-late de Batirol. The place was featured a couple of times in different local shows. It is well-known for its delicious hot choco. And we did. We went to Choco-late de Batirol and we ordered each a cup of the traditional choco. Yum!
It tastes nutty much like the chocnut that we Filipinos love. A cup is enough to give you the surge of energy you need.
Be sure to drop by Choco-late de Batirol if you are in Baguio. It is located inside Camp John Hay.
Saturday, April 17th, 2010
Poor Hazel. She badly wants to go to the beach like me. Her old kiddie pool has a hole so she can’t use it anymore. Since it was really hot and she wanted to use the toys she got out of her Happy Meals, we used a big basin instead.
And here she was wearing her bathing suit…
We are scheduled to go swimming this May. She’ll be happy for sure!
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
I just got this photo from my friend who got married. His wife and him liked Hazel a lot when Hazel and I spent time with them at Sophie’s birthday party. So they asked me if they could get Hazel to be one of their flower girls. I said yes, of course.
In the photo above, you can see her pouting already. We waited for three whole hours before the ceremony started, that’s why! Hazel was not in a good mood by the time they were made to walk down the aisle. I still love this photo of hers. She looked good in her gown, don’t you think?
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
My sister is busy scouting for a printer for her best friend’s wedding invitations. She is looking for an affordable printing service. She is her best friend’s maid of honor and she volunteered to take care of the invitations.
We’ve known her since she’s a little kid. They’ve been best friends since kindergarten. I am happy to see them still friends after all these years. And still best friends at that. She’s also close to our family. In fact, we are all invited to the wedding that will be taking place this coming December. I will be happy to attend it. My dad is one of the godfathers. Can’t wait to witness it!
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
I haven’t been updating this blog that much. I think my attention is diverted to my new baby. No, it’s not a little kid. It’s a new blog. But a really personal one that I won’t be using for the same thing as the rest of my blogs.
Anyway, I am trying to post more regularly here. The same with my other blogs. I just can’t do everything right away but that’s my plan. And I know I can do this if I will schedule posts from time to time.
The only hindrance I encounter in doing marathon postings is that I sometimes get stuck in a single topic. But I do try to get around it. Or sometimes, I feel like I am not making sense at all. You know, like I am the only one who will be able to understand what I just wrote. If I feel that way, I delete my post and start from scratch.
Hehehe
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