Archive for July, 2010
Sunday, July 11th, 2010
A good school not only offers theories of a given field, they also offer to help you practice it, and get into the field with a possible job after graduation. That’s a good school!
The Regency Beauty cosmetology school is one good school. It teaches basic cosmetology education plus it also trains their students while on campus. The students offer high-quality, discounted salon services to the public. The expert supervision of the faculty is always there, of course.
What I like about this unique approach is that it gives the students the edge they need when applying for jobs in salons, cruise ships, runways and other beauty establishments. Imagine trained in school! Go to RegencyBeauty.com now for more information.
Sunday, July 11th, 2010
Sometimes my very own relatives make me feel like an epic failure! Most keep on asking why I now stay at home only. Why I wasn’t working anymore. My dad, my siblings and I keep on telling them that I am actually working at home. Then they would ask what I’m doing. I would tell them that I am writing.
I don’t mention blogging because most people I encounter don’t know what blogging is. I don’t have the patience to explain it in detail. Writing is the best work description I can give them.
And then the look that clearly says FAILURE would emerge on their faces!
I keep telling myself it doesn’t matter, they don’t know anyway. It gets old. But it got to the point that instead of just brushing it off, I get so annoyed by it already! Working at home is not something I took on because I failed in my field of expertise. If you don’t know it yet, I am an accountant by profession. I was, by the way. I still practice it from time to time but it’s not my bread and butter anymore. Writing is. Blogging, I mean.
Maybe, one of these days, I will explain to them what blogging is and how I am earning the same, if not more than the, amount of money as some OFWs do. Maybe.
Saturday, July 10th, 2010
I am loving Twitter more than Facebook! I have been tweeting out regularly about a lot of things. Mostly, things that are happening to me daily or my feelings and opinions about things around me. I have more than 80 followers only and I am following only 56 people.
Twitter may not have the same kind of interaction as that of Facebook but I still love it more than the latter!
Saturday, July 10th, 2010
Jun’s family is going on a trip outside the city. They are going to this place where there are lake cabins and wide spaces where motorhomes can be parked. The whole family is excited because there will be activities for both the kids and the adults. Plus, they will be meeting up with another family which are distant relatives but people they are really close to.
Jun paid for motorhome repairs to make sure that their motorhome is in tip-top shape. And now they are off to the trip they planned four months ago. What fun!
Saturday, July 10th, 2010
It’s scary what happened in Guatemala. You know, that sinkhole. I just can’t imagine it happening here in the country. Imagine even steel buildings can’t survive from a sinkhole! So what will happen then if other places will have 100-feet deep holes in an intersection? Scary!
There was a news report that said what happened was that the place was built of limestone and it eroded over the years. What’s scary about that news report was that 80% of a province here in the country was said to be sitting on limestone! Wouldn’t want to be there.
Saturday, July 10th, 2010
How has your life changed due to blogging? Has it changed at all?
Yes, my life changed due to blogging. I am now working at home. Writing has been my one true love ever since I was a little kid. Now, I am doing what I love most and it doesn’t feel like work at all. I now spend more time with my family and can address family issues personally. I’m working and earning and having fun all at the same time!
Who could say they experience that with their work?
Plus, blogging gave me the opportunity to take my family on vacations. And lots of food trips! I was also able to buy a lot of things for our home through my earnings.
I just love blogging! It is now not only an outlet for me but a way of life already.
Saturday, July 10th, 2010
I’ve heard of asbestos mesothelioma but I’ve yet to know someone afflicted by it. Not that I want someone I know to be afflicted by it but what I mean is I haven’t heard of a local patient. Of course I would be very glad if no one locally is sick of mesothelioma. Who would want to be afflicted by cancer, anyway?
I wish there’s a breakthrough medicine already. Or medical procedure to cure cancer. I know doctors and other scientists are working hard to develop a cure. I do hope it will come about very soon. I’ve seen persons sick with different kinds of cancer. It’s not a pretty decent sickness because it will attack when you least expect it.
Saturday, July 10th, 2010
On this day, God wants you to know…
… that working together is good. We are meant to support one another in this world. Let go of the feeling that you have to do everything alone. Ask someone if they want to join you.
I got this message from a Facebook application. I love the messages I get everyday. Most even seem to apply to my current situation. Like the one above.
My sisters and I really supported each other in the recent family situation we found ourselves in. The one next to me even helped me out immediately when I thought I’d sink from the expenses. That’s what family is all about! Working together and not letting a family member do everything alone. Just like what the message said.
Saturday, July 10th, 2010
In our family, nobody likes to have medical check-ups. Not even routine ones. It was brought on by the fact that we learned of terminal illnesses of loved ones through routine medical check-ups. We never want to experience that again. I tell you, we just go to the doctor when we can’t escape it anymore. We avoid going to hospitals and medical clinics as much as we can. I tell you, if someone in the family has even a skin rash, a visit to the dermatologist or even an eczema treatment alone will be postponed for as long as we can.
That’s how much we hate seeing medical experts. If only we can self-medicate everything, we will never see the drab walls of the hospital and clinics again.
Friday, July 9th, 2010
A Vacheron Constantin watch is up for grabs in the community contest being held in our neighborhood right now. It’s fun to see my neighbors and those from the other neighborhoods competing for it. They are fighting over a wall design showing hope for a change that we all need and the change is to start in the neighborhood.
I am rooting for a family of five who are not even professional artists and yet were able to finish a really great design depicting change. They get my vote if there’s one.
Friday, July 9th, 2010
I wrote several entries about our family living simply. We never dreamed of a grand house. Ever. We dreamed of a spacious surroundings, yes. We would have wanted our own garden, backyard and lawn. We wanted to have a swimming pool, even a small one, outside the house.
I saw our neighbor carrying the swimming pool supplies he bought. They’re building a small swimming pool for their family and they want it done in time for their little one’s third birthday. She can invite her playmates over so they can use the pool to have fun.
I also want one for our home! Too bad we don’t have the space needed for a pool.
Friday, July 9th, 2010
What did your mother always warn you about? Did you follow her warning?
My mom always warned me about people who are out to use me. There are persons in my past, and present most likely, who used me for their personal gain. These persons were only there when I was reaping a lot and on top of my game. When I was down and out they took turns kicking me to the ground as I tried to get up.
I didn’t follow my mom’s advice. I was too trusting. But not anymore. It took my mom’s death to make me realize that I should start following her advice to be always on the lookout for abusive people who are just out to use another for them to advance in life.
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