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.