I am the designated dish washer of the family and although I am now using gloves when I wash dishes, there was a time when I washed dishes with my bare hands. That resulted to skin dryness. It really confused me at one point because I couldn’t understand why the skin of my hands was getting drier and drier each day. It was then I learned that frequently getting my hands wet could lead to skin dryness. So I started using hand cream.

Why? I didn’t want my hands to suffer from premature wrinkling and gnarling. I knew I had to start taking good care of my hands. After all, I heavily rely on them not only for doing household chores but for my work as a freelance writer. Using moisturizer for my hands immediately after washing the dishes was a very good way of restoring lost moisture.

The habit worked wonders and I was able to cure my skin dryness. I made sure that before going to sleep I would apply the cream on my hands, fingers and even the skin around my nails and rubbed the cream on gently to stimulate the nerves on my hands. Believe me, it’s very effective. So if you want to have soft, smooth hands, start using hand cream. It need not be expensive as long as it’s able to do its part in making your hands satiny smooth.

We attended a formal conference last week and prior to attending, I was preparing the clothes I will wear as well as the accessories to go with the dress. I was counting on wearing silver accessories the first day but I realized that I didn’t have a solid silver watch so I had to change my mind the last minute. I ended up wearing two-tone jewelry to go with my two-tone watch. Because of this, I was prompted to start looking for an all-silver watch that I can use for both formal and casual events. I decided to browse some online stores and I saw some really great deals for Invicta watches. This is what I have my eyes set on:

It’s a stainless steel watch with fold over clasp closure. I particularly love the design of the bracelet. It’s not too extravagant, but neither is it too simple. It’s just right and I’m sure I’m going to love wearing it. Incidentally, while on the website, I decided to check out some G Shock watches. It’s something I always wanted to have but never found the time to buy. Maybe now I can buy this one for myself:

I want it because it’s purple. The only problem is it’s for men. It’s the only purple G Shock being offered by the store so I just might buy it after all. I guess it is okay to wear men’s watch these days. It’s just a watch after all. Besides, it’s not too big so even if I wear it, it won’t look awkward. What do you think? Anyway, the store really has some great deals and I have bookmarked it. You might want to check it out, too.   

The business of my SIL and brother will be celebrating its fourth year this coming October and we are already thinking of possible giveaways and freebies for regular customers. Since the business is a boutique, my SIL normally gives her clients accessories, shirts or blouses. This time though, they are thinking of adding something else to their giveaways.

Since the freebies will be their way of saying thanks for the 4 years that these customers have been avidly supporting their business, I suggested that they give calendars - the ever reliable giveaways. That way their customers will be reminded of their boutique the whole year round.

So now we are looking for a company or a print shop that can help us with our calendar printing needs. We don’t have a particular design in mind yet so we’re hoping the print shop can help us out with that. But we do want the calendar to wear the colors of the boutique which are purple, yellow and pink.

Literally, mentally and emotionally.

After receiving spiritual food the past weekend, I've been drenched in literal, mental and emotional rain. The downpour's heavy. I don't know if I can lift myself up from it. I'm praying. I'm hoping.

I love the literal rain. It's the other two that I don't like. I may be strong but I can only take so much. You might be wondering, "Why is she still blogging if she's besieged with problems?" Outlet. Yes, I don't have anybody to pour my emotions out with. I feel so alone and this is the only place I know where I can pour my heart out without being judged.

I'm Sunshine but currently, I don't feel sunshiny at all.

A court stenographer’s job is nothing short of easy. Imagine having to sit through the entire court proceedings and recording every bit of information mentioned in the court in order to produce official transcripts of court hearings, depositions, as well as other legal proceedings. I was watching TV the other day and there was a special about court reporters and stenographers and one particular group that was interviewed consisted of court reporters from Richmond.

They shared that there were actually three ways for a court reporter to report court proceedings and these include digital recording which is part of Richmond Videography Services, machine shorthand and voice writing. Also, I learned that regardless of which method a court reporter uses in recording court hearings, they all actually have to be knowledgeable in the following: legal and medical language, business law, and much English.

When I was younger, I wanted to be a journalist but I wanted to be the one who writes the stories and not the one reporting. Had I known that a court reporter has a pretty interesting job, I would’ve taken that course. I probably would be one of Cook and Wiley Court Reporters by now and be known for the excellent service I’m able to provide.

That's me!☺

I think it's pretty obvious from the looks of this blog what my favorite color is. There's just something about the color purple (and other shades of it, too!) that make me go crazy. LOL

Because of my love for the color, I have decided to start a color meme and it is hosted at my other purple blog, Life and then Some. I would really love to see all of you every week, purple lovers and non-purple lovers alike (as long as you have a photo of anything to share) at Crazy Over Purple Saturdays.

My heart melts every time I see young kids with cleft lips or palates. Birth defects like these can be heart wrenching for both mother and kid. Mothers, usually, blame themselves because they might have taken medication during their pregnancy which caused the defect. One such medication is Topamax, an anti-convulsant known to treat epileptic seizures and even migraines.

Of course, a mother wouldn’t have taken Topamax had she known it would affect her child, right? Because of this, a mother can actually file a Topamax lawsuit so she and the child can be properly compensated for whatever damages incurred. The O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath law firm can help mothers facing this situation.

If you or someone you know are in need of good lawyers to help you with your lawsuit, visit O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath – Personal Injury Lawyers – 808 West Avenue, Austin, TX. 78701 – 512-494-9949 and consult with the experts.

I just read this sad news that a 12-year old girl who lives in one of the provinces here committed suicide by hanging herself from a beam. According to news reports, she did so out of frustration and desperation. Relatives of the pre-teen said that the girl has been problematic lately because of her mom. The girl hasn’t been doing well in school so her mom decided to transfer her to a public school and according to reports the girl didn’t like the idea. She also took her own life because she didn’t want to be called dumb by her mom anymore.

In my opinion, the kid had deeper problems than just that. I’m guessing she was into drugs or something because no kid in her right mind would do such a thing. Her problem should’ve been detected early on so she could’ve been subjected to Teen Treatment Programs.

I’m pretty certain that there are drug prevention communities in their area and if only her mom paid attention to her instead of scolding her every time she brought home low grades from school, she would have been given attention and help right way. Maybe she’ll still be alive.

No, I am not the one migrating. Actually nobody is. It's actually this blog that I'm referring to. I plan to migrate it to  another platform. Not that I'm not happy where I am today. It's just that I have other blogs under a different platform and I just feel that I'd be able to manage them better if they're all under one roof, so to speak. Besides, since this blog is under my own domain, I want it to be self-hosted as well and IMO, everything will fall into place smoothly if I migrated this. So there.

The summer heat is proving to be very harsh and unkind! We can’t stand the heat! The air conditioner is running almost 24 hours a day but the heat can still be very unbearable. We’re planning on buying a portable pool that we can set up in the foyer and where we can dip ourselves every now and then. Maybe we’ll just buy a tarp that we can use as a roof over the pool so it won’t be extremely hot.

So far only my four year old nephew has a portable pool which he uses every afternoon before or after his nap. We just cover it with a canvas tarp to keep the water clean because sometimes he swims there more than once a day and it would be such a waste if we’ll keep on changing the water.

We already saw a place where we can order custom made tarps that would perfectly fit my nephew’s pool and the pool we will be buying. We’re also measuring the whole length and width of the area where the pools will be located so we can order an additional one that would serve as the roof or covering of the area.

I am a doting aunt. Two of my nieces have grown up right in front of my eyes and I have doted on them. Now that they’re both grownups my attention is focused on my 4-year old nephew who is a very robust kid. He loves to play ball, run around and ride his motorbike all the time. That’s all good actually. But the thing I don’t like about kiddie activities is that they are bound to get boo-boos one way or another. My nephew has had his share of scratches, bumps and bruises. It breaks my heart when I see him crying over a boo-boo. He has a mini-playground in our house and I have since suggested that we contact a Playground Surfacing company to work on the surface of the area to make it more conducive for my active nephew. I know that such companies offer safety pads which provide additional protection and cushioning against impacts and collisions from various fall heights hence it would be very practical to have around. We all can’t watch the kid play every waking moment because we have stuff to do and a playground surface that offers immense safety will surely give us peace of mind.

Did you know that even if you’re inside the confines of your home, you may still be exposed to pollution of different sorts? The pollution could come from within your house or from a neighbor’s or from any nearby place. The question is can you be protected from such? It seems that you can be.

There are some companies now like Beacon Hill Associates, a wholesale insurance broker, which understands that the effects of pollution or pollution condition from within insured premises may not be included in the insurance coverage of the place itself. That could prove to be a hassle in the long run especially since pollution is proven to be harmful. People need to be protected from it.

The company offers Premises Pollution Insurance which is a type of coverage provided for both on-site and off-site clean-up, defense costs, and third party bodily injury and property damage claims. These are features which are not part of general liability coverage. So if you think you are exposed to a certain level of pollution, better ask your insurance agent if they offer pollution insurance.

Have you ever thought about how it would be like to live in a far-off place? In a place that’s far from the madding crowd? Sometimes, the hustle and bustle of everyday life make you want to just drop everything and go somewhere quiet, peaceful and calm. If you live in the city, you can’t expect to find a place like not unless you lock yourself up in your room and detach yourself from everything and everyone.

Maybe that’s one reason why some people choose to make a home for themselves in the country. Or if their work demands that they live in the city, they try to commute to and from the city to the country every weekend or when time permits. They want to keep the last strands of sanity intact so they try to spend a few quiet days in a home far from “civilization”.

If you are one of those who long for calm and serenity, then you might want to consider relocating or at least setting up a home in the valley. Harrisonburg real estate can help you find a home or a property somewhere in the Shenandoah Valley. Whether it’s a farm, a home, a farmhouse, a working farm or a piece of raw land you’re looking to buy, they have several listings within the area and when you see how calm the whole place looks, you would surely want to make the place your home base.

What's great about that real estate company is that they have a website where all their listings are posted, as well as photographs of the properties so you can have a general idea of how the property looks like and other specific details you may wish to know. You can get in touch with an agent that will assist you through the website.

Times are hard and that is why it’s important for people to learn how to invest their hard-earned money properly. Investments must be made with long term goals in mind. Anything tangible that is susceptible to wear and tear, like a car for instance is definitely not a long term investment. Just think, if you invest on a high-end vehicle, sooner or later you would have to spend for maintenance and repairs and you may end up with more losses than profits.

But if you invest on a real estate property, you’re practically putting your money to very good use. DabneyProperties.com has several listings of apartments in Virginia which would definitely be worth the time, effort and money you will be spending.

If you happen to live within the area, search for Ft Lee, Virginia Furnished Apartments and you will see all the furnished apartments which are for sale. You won’t only put your money towards a good investment but you have actually saved up on money that should have been allotted for furniture. Now it’s up to you whether you would want to actually live in the place or rent it out to someone else. So it’s a win-win situation for you.

Do you know what Day Trading is? It is the practice of buying and selling financial instruments like stocks, stock options, currencies and a lot more within the same trading day. Sounds easy right? Well, there’s actually more to day trading than meets the eye.

If you’re really keen on trading online, it’s imperative that you become properly educated about the concepts and skills required to be a trader. Why? Well, even if it offers remarkable profits, there are risks involved as well. Some of the risks involved are incompetent handling or management of money which become apparent if you don’t know how to execute trades well. There’s also the risk of failing to abide by your own trading rules and tactics.

Simply put, you need to allow yourself time to learn first and adapt to all the tricks. As simple as the whole concept sounds, a lot of other things are involved in it and you can’t simply jump in to the water, so to speak. There actually is a site that's about to be launched that has a lot of information about day trading, as well as valuable tips and helpful information for people who have never traded a stock before.

I’ll let you in on a secret: I seldom wear make-up. Yes, even when I’m about to attend a special or important occasion, I rarely wear make-up. That’s because my skin gets easily irritated with some of the harsh ingredients found in make-ups. Add to that is my eye allergy which makes it hard for me to use just any eye make-up. On rare occasions when I wear make-up, it has to be mineral make-up. But one brand that stands out from the rest is Clinique. I have a couple of Clinique make-up and they work perfectly well for my skin. It is for this reason that I was so excited when I learned about clinique bonus time. It highlights a few important skin care tips and also lets me find the best deals for Clinique make-ups! They always have the latest finds from Clinique complete with Clinique’s trademark freebies.

The latest clinique bonus time offer is the Pretty in Prints Milly which is a fantastic package designed by Milly designer Michelle Smith and brings together a cool pinkish eye shadow, a pink shade for glossy lips which is Long Last Glosswear SPF 15. I actually love the shade of the eye shadow and the lip gloss so I am definitely going to get one for myself.

Everyone with a business knows that without proper advertising, a business won’t take off and soar to new heights. All sorts of promotional strategies must be exhausted to ensure that a lot of people know about the business or else, it won’t thrive. One fool-proof marketing campaign is through advertising. But then that is a bit pricey. Besides, it’s never easy to brainstorm about the most effective come-on for clients and customers.

Thanks to the advent of the Internet, campaigning and advertising a business is now a piece of cake. Almost everyone who has a computer and Internet connection at home or elsewhere has access to an e-mail account. So if you have a business and you know a lot of people who can be potential customers or clients, why don’t you create email campaigns? E-mail marketing is very much famous nowadays as it allows you to spread the word about your business at Internet speed. If you want to boost your profits the fast and most effective way, start sending those e-mails now and watch your business skyrocket.

If you own an online business or an e-commerce website, the most important thing for you is to maximize your online presence. Why is that important? An established online presence would make or break your business. If only a few people know about your business, than there’s no point in pursuing it because you have no way of knowing if you’re profiting or if you have broken even in the first place. Is your ROI enough or are you spending more than you are earning? Now though, there are a couple of marketing programs that allows you to verify your ROI for dollar that comes out of your pocket. One such program is ppc services which lets you choose the right set of keywords, particularly the keywords with the most market value. That’s important because when people pull up their browsers, the first thing they will enter in the search engine is the main word description of a product or service they need and if you are able to use the right keywords, then that would mean business for you because your website will definitely land on search results. If you have an online business, I suggest you try it out.

It's now possible for Twitter and Facebook users from the Philippines to earn while doing the things they love doing - updating their Facebook statuses and sending out tweets! If you want to find out why, just click the link below.

ph.churpchurp.com is awesome! you earn while tweeting and updating! Astig! #phchurpchurp

A friend of mine is having her house renovated and she’s thinking of having new flooring installed. She actually wants marble flooring but since she has little children running around the house, I advised her to just use laminated flooring instead. Laminate Floor is better than marble flooring because it’s less slippery. It would eliminate the risk of her kids slipping and hitting their head on the floor. Anyway she can just place are rugs where they are needed. There is a great store that offers a lot of choices on laminate floors at very affordable prices and they even give suggestions on what would look good in her house. Best of all, they also offer installation of the flooring so she can be sure that the installation will be done properly. If you’re also thinking of changing the floors in your house, check that site out and feast on their premium selection.

I love all things pretty and whenever I’m online, I never miss out on the opportunity to look for possible new finds be it shoes, bags, clothes and even accessories. I have a new discovery, Lets Go Babes Fashion Store and they have all sorts of pretty stuff which I am positive you too will fall in love with. Look at what I have picked out from their wide collection:

 Lovely dress right? Try to check out the site and see what you can pick out from their inventory.

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Express. All opinions are 100% mine.

Can you smell it? Do you feel it? What is it? I’m referring to spring. Yes, spring is definitely in the air! Actually, a lot of people predicted at the start of the year that spring will be felt earlier than usual. I don’t know how and why they said that but I can already see the signs that spring has begun. On that note I want to ask, have you made plans on where to go for your spring vacation? A trip to the beach would be an awesome idea. But of course, a trip to the beach wouldn’t be complete if you’re not donning the latest in women's swimwear.

Incidentally, Express has launched their latest swimwear collection that’s sure to make your day at the beach even more memorable and fun. I browsed the collection and I couldn’t take my eyes off this piece:

Out of all the bikinis in their website, I particularly loved this one. Obviously it’s a tankini and since I’m a bit on the fluffy side, this is the perfect suit to hide my flabs.

Why is Express’ swimwear worth buying?

• They have a lot of styles – the always-popular monokini, the sexiest string bikini and must-have strapless and halter bikini styles.
• They also offer bright solids, on-trend graphic prints, the essential reversible style, nautical-inspired striped and sleek metallic styles.
• Crazy about detailing? Their swimwear have flirty ruffles, sexy self-tie sides, glam beaded embellishments and polished metal hardware.
• Best of all, their swimwear have paddings on their tops which are removable.

Make sure to visit their website if you want to get your hands on amazing and elegant swimwear. You may also want to sign up for the Express e-mail and you might get the chance to win one of ten Express Gift Cards worth $200! The sweepstakes rules are explained in detail in the website.

 

 

No, the squabble is not within my family but that of my aunt's. She and her eldest daughter are having some problems with her youngest daughter and the son-in-law. It has gotten out of hand so much so that we've advised my aunt to seek legal advice to get those people out of their house. It's so sad that her own daughter is threatening her but I did find a company that can help her with her will and also a power of attorney for her eldest daughter so that if in case something untoward happens, they can still fight for their right to the family's finances. At such a time like this, they need the best legal counsel on their side to ensure that their interests are well take care of.

I was browsing some websites earlier because I was hoping to find some pretty wall décors for our house. I did find some and at the same time I also saw a website selling all kinds of window blinds in various colors and even designs. I’m actually glad I found the website because we’re really looking for vertical blinds which we can place on all of the windows here at home. We have seven windows all over, three in the ground floor and four upstairs and we want blinds instead of curtains because we think blinds are easier to maintain. With curtains, we still need to change them when they get dirty and on top of that, we still have to wash them. But with blinds, we can just wipe them clean with a damp cloth or perhaps use a special cleaner for blinds. What about you? Would you like to have blinds installed in your home as well? Why or why not?

When my parents got back from their extended stay in the USA, they brought home with them lots of anecdotes and stories which they usually share to us when we’re on the dinner table or when we’re in the car traveling somewhere. One story mom shared to me which I really had fun listening to was about the motor home community where her friend lives in. I have this ultimate wish to own an RV one of these days and learning about communities especially for RVs and motor homes is really exciting. I want to be able to travel halfway across the world in an RV and then just stop at caravan camping sites which are packed with provisions and amenities for travelers riding in recreational vehicles. Being in a place where everybody else is camping out in RVs is a wonderful idea indeed. Since the camping sites will be full of fun activities, there won’t be any dull moment. Besides, it’s always fun to meet and make lots of new friends in the camping site.

Since time immemorial, we have always celebrated Rizal Day every 30th of December. It's one of the holidays encompassed in the lengthened Christmas break which I always looked forward to when I was still a student. However, I just read the draft of what could possibly be Senate Bill No. 2743. This bill which might be published tomorrow at the website of the Philippine Senate is seeking the amendment of Section 26, Chapter 7, Book 1 of Executive Order No. 292. Simply stated, the bill is seeking to move Rizal Day from 30th December (which was the day Rizal was executed) to 19th June (which is Rizal's birthday). Who's passing the bill? Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. Here's a portion of his explanatory note and I quote:

            June 19, the birthday of our National Hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, is a day of celebration of his life and his great contribution to the country’s independence from foreign domination. His writings have inspired the Filipino Nation to advocate the ideals of change through peaceful means

            It is just fitting that Filipinos commemorate Rizal Day on June 19 as a day of triumph of the Dr. Jose Rizal’s nationalism and patriotic ideals.

To tell you quite frankly, I think Sen. Bongbong might have a point here. I'm not saying he's right and the date should be moved. Just saying that it is logical in many ways.Most of the other heroes' days we celebrate commemorate the birth of our country's heroes so why not do the same for our National Hero, right? What about you? What can you say about this? I read this update from Sen.Bongbong's Facebook fan page and you can read it here.

Several days ago a friend of mine asked me for a favor. He asked me to check out some online listings of motorcycles for sale. He was at the province at that time and since he doesn’t have a laptop yet, he had no way of checking out the information he wanted online. He said his cousin in the province was selling him his motorcycle and he wanted to see if he was being given a fair price or if he could get a better unit at a better price if he looked online. I told him I knew the perfect place to look for.

I immediately went to AyosDito.ph to check out their listings. I have always been an avid user of this online classified ads because they always offer the best listings and you can find what you want and need based on your geographical location. True enough I was able to find the information my friend needed.

AyosDito.ph is really the perfect place to check out if you need to buy something online and you want to make certain that you’re dealing with legitimate sellers. Whether you’re after finding motorcycles for sale, you searching for affordable apartments for rent or you’re looking to buy a gadget, you simply must log on to AyosDito.ph.

Exactly 9 days ago I turned a year older. Age really isn't an issue with me. However, I can't help but think about what I am supposed to do with my life. Why? Well, at my age I'm still single. I don't have a boyfriend and I although I do wish to find someone, I am not too eager to hunt for one! This is quite ironic for someone who doesn't want to grow old alone. I have a job, a home-based job, and at the same time I take on freelance work so I can definitely say that financially, I am doing okay. I go to church regularly and I try to meditate on the things I learn from church and apply them in my life so in that aspect I can say that I am doing well spiritually as well. Every week we have family bonding moments. But I'm still thinking what I'm supposed to do with my life. Is that asking too much? Does that reflect discontentment?

I think I might’ve mentioned it last month that we moved to a new house and until now, most of our stuff are still packed in boxes. It seems like we have more stuff than can be accommodated in the house. I didn’t realize we have accumulated a lot of stuff over the years and it’s really frustrating because right now, most of the boxes are lined up in the patio and since it’s starting to rain here, I worry that the boxes might get wet. I really wish there were companies here that offered secured storage spaces just like the space for storage Slough offers to its residents. Such a secured storage space depository can store the personal effects of people no matter what the reason is, whether it’s because you’re relocating somewhere, the house you’re having built is still under construction or you’re temporarily leaving the country and can’t find a place to store your belongings. The great thing about depositories is that your belongings stay clean, dry and secured and you may also opt to have them stored for a short period of time or longer. You also need not worry because you’re the only one who holds the key to the storage space.

I can't believe 2 years have passed since the Philippines' Master Rapper Francis Magalona passed away due to Leukemia. He was diagnosed with the Acute Myeloid Leukemia in August of 2008 and in March 6 of 2009, he finally succumbed to the disease. Yesterday, he was given a tribute by the Philippines' longest running noontime show Eat Bulaga and part of the hosts' tribute was to donate blood to the Philippine Red Cross. A truly remarkable gesture.

It’s always fun to take a vacation out of the country. Actually, I would’ve wanted to travel this month since it’s my birthday month. But work schedule and other personal issues prompted me to postpone any form of birthday holiday. I would’ve wanted to go on a vacation somewhere in Europe. Why? I just feel that next to Paris, Spain is the next best romantic destination for me. Well, I’m not with anybody right now but of course I want to travel and spend time with my family. After all, they are the ones I should be with on my birthday. In fact, I was already looking at rates for Holiday Villas in Portugal. We actually prefer to rent transient homes when we travel because it affords us more flexibility and freedom. Besides, being in a home setting is way better than being cooped up in a hotel room. Not to mention the fact that it’s cheaper. I actually saw several sites offering good deals and on top of that, the holiday villas are in a compound that offers a lot of amenities so even if vacationers decide to stay in, there will still be activities to do. On that note, I’m definitely going to give them all a rain check.

Actually, it should be "turned a year older". Yes, it was my birthday yesterday and though there wasn't any grand celebration, I would have to say that the day went by okay. Now, as I add another year to my existence, I want to make a personal vow. I vow to do better this year than last in all aspects of my life. Life wasn't all that smooth sailing for me last year especially on a personal level but I've let bygones be bygones. I can't say I've forgotten nor forgiven. I think it takes time. But I can definitely say that I have moved on and I intend to make this year a better one. As for work, I plan to be more productive this year than last. The start of 2011 has been good, very good, to me and I intend to continue with it and sustain it.

Turning a year older isn't all that bad. After all, age is just numbers. It all depends on your thinking and also on your point of view. With that said, I bid 33 goodbye and I welcome 34 with open arms.☺

My father has a travel agency which he operates online. However, when it comes to processing payments, he relies on the help of a 3rd party to process credit card payments. I'm actually egging him to look for an entity that could provide him with Card Processing Solutions so he can process the payments on his own. That way, he wouldn't have to pay for the services of a 3rd party processor. I recently found a site that offers the most cost effective business processing solution and I want my dad to try it out because I noticed that the company operates particularly to provide services that are tailor fit for small business like my dad's.

Has that ever happened to you? It happens to me quite frequently. This afternoon was no exception except that it was a bit freaky. See I was left all alone at home since mom and dad had to buy some groceries and my brother took his son to an amusement center. I was supposed to work but something went awry with my Internet connection so I decided to just take a nap on the sofa.

I was so tired but when I lied down, I was restless and I couldn't bring myself to sleep. I would fall asleep for a few minutes and then wake up again. Then something happened. I don't know if I was already awake that time or if I was dreaming but I felt myself trying to get up from the couch but my limbs felt as though they were being pulled down by anchors. I couldn't get up no matter how hard I tried. I tried to speak but all that came out from my mouth were muffled and mumbled words! A part of me told me I wasn't dreaming but another part of me knew I was and I was trying to will myself to wake up, to no avail. Then, in the same dream, I saw myself talking to my SIL and mom and I was telling them about the bad dream I just had. Basically, I was dreaming in my dream! I even distinctly remember my mom telling me that it was actually a nightmare I was having.

After dinner, I told my mom and SIL what I dreamt about and they told me that indeed, that was a nightmare. It's a good thing I was able to wake up from it. I have read of others who never saw the light of day after having a terrible nightmare. Come to think of it though, I remember dreaming before and it was a little bit like this one. I found the dream really scary.

I was watching the news last night and in their public service portion, a construction worker who was recently diagnosed with Mesothelioma approached them asking for help. It turns out he used to work for a company which previously used asbestos in their construction projects. The man wasn’t aware of it. In fact, he has been retired for quite a few years already so he didn’t expect his illness to be caused by something he encountered in the past. But when he went to the doctor, he learned that he had Mesothelioma. Now the man is problematic because he doesn’t have the means to pay for his treatments and also because he doesn’t know if he can still sue his previous company for his suffering. Treatments and medicine for Mesothelioma cost a lot and there’s no way for him to shoulder the expenses. It’s a good thing the public affairs department of the TV station advised him that it was possible to file mesothelioma lawsuits and that they can get monetary compensation that can help pay their medical bills and provide for their families. I think the station will help him find a Mesothelioma lawyer to handle his case.

One of the best ways to start a business is to set up a website to inform people about it. It would even be a great idea if you could offer products on the website itself and allow potential customers to transact business with you from there. That would be beneficial both to you and your clientele because 1) you don’t have to rent a place for your business 2) you can monitor your business and make transactions right from the comfort of your own home 3) your customers can make purchases right from the comfort of their own homes and 4) word spreads faster over the Internet and before you know it, you’ll have hundreds of customers vying for your services. Now supposing you already have a business, one way to improve your sales is through small business email marketing. How does that work? Well, you simply broadcast your business to everyone on your contacts list by sending them an email informing them of the services or products you offer. It’s the most effective and fast way to make your business known to everybody who has access to the Internet. So if you want to rake in the profits of your business, start email marketing and see the results within a few days.

I have to admit that I am not very patriotic. But I do love my country. It's just that unlike other people who openly express their love for the Philippines, I'd rather keep a low profile. But when I watched this video, I was deeply touched and moved.

My dad actually forwarded this to me by e-mail and when I saw it, I just had to share it. This video shows a Korean choir singing Bayan Ko. The way they sang the song was enough to send shivers down my spine and gave me goosebumps. They sang it with so much passion and feeling you would think they were Philippine nationals performing on center stage.

I’ve been to San Diego in California but I have never set foot in Mexico which is funny because the two places are very near each other. I have always wanted to go to Mexico and experience the rich culture of the country and of course, taste their food! Given the chance, I would love to travel to Mexico. But should that happen, I don’t want to stay in a hotel. I feel like a claustrophobic when I’m inside a hotel room. I’m more at ease in a place that closely resembles home. Besides, that would make me not miss home so much. I heard that there is a vacation rentals portal where I can find listings of apartments and transient houses. I want an apartment I could rent that’s already fully furnished so my stay would be comfortable. I particularly want to find out if there are cheap puerto vallarta vacation rentals because that’s where I want to go when I fly off to Mexico. I heard that the place has beautiful beaches and excellent tourist spots. I also heard that they serve scrumptious meals and that’s exactly what I want to experience. I want an unforgettable vacation experience and I’m sure I can expect that from Mexico.

I just want to assure those who regularly visit my blog and leave comments or messages in the chat box that I will be visiting your blogs back. I just want to get my pending articles out of the way. They piled up because I was having Internet connection problems the past couple of days and couldn't work straightaway. I'm not ignoring you guys, just a little busy. But I promise to drop by and leave some love. Hopefully this weekend.☺

It’s been a long time since I last went on an out of the country vacation and I feel it’s high time that I go on one. I think I really need a break. I want to go to Chicago and visit the Sears Tower. But the thing is I don’t want to be the one to take care of all the dirty works, so to speak, so I’m looking for capable vacation rentals managers & booking agents. As it is, I’m already swamped with work so I don’t want to worry about anything should I decide to go on a vacation.

I prefer to rent out a transient house than stay in a hotel because it’s more practical especially if I’m there for an extended stay. Besides, an apartment is much bigger than a hotel room and I could even opt to just cook my own food in case I decide to spend the day indoors. I heard that I can avail of chicago vacation rentals and that’s perfect because that would give me a chance to enjoy my stay in Chicago as a local and really let my hair down and relax. Now if I could only squeeze in a vacation to my tight schedule.

I am so terribly annoyed. My Internet connection has been upsetting me for the past 3 days. Since Saturday evening, it's been a pain to connect to the Internet! I don't know what's wrong with our ISP. Work piled up because I can't even spend 30 minutes online. What's more annoying is that the software I use for my work doesn't function properly if the Internet connection is intermittent. Argh. Now I'm cramming and one of my client thinks I'm ignoring him! Waaah!

I went out today with the whole family to buy some groceries and at the same time have my eyes checked. Lately, my eyes get tired easily and I always get bad headaches after working in front of the computer for quite some time. This wasn’t the case before but I guess the resolution of my notebook coupled with the long hours I spend working everyday took their toll on my eyes. Unfortunately though, I wasn’t able to have my eyes checked. It was already late when we finished with the groceries and the optometrist’s aid said it would be impossible to get an accurate reading of my eyes since my eyes are already strained. So I would have to go back some other day and maybe I can get to choose fashionable prescription glasses as well so I wouldn’t have to schedule for a fitting. I saw several eyeglasses with designer labels and some were quite affordable so I might choose one from among them. I really, really need eyeglasses because as a writer, my work relies heavily on my computer use and if my eyes are too strained, it’s impossible to get any work done.