Will you take for granted your future when you know you can somehow control it? What you took in college will play a big part in your future. It will be your main qualification in getting a job. So if you are just thinking of picking a college degree through a random vote, think again.
Go research college degrees. That’s what you need to do. Make sure you really want the degree you’re taking. Use the Find Your Degree feature at CollegeDegreesToday.com, a web site offering help to those who are about to take up a college degree. You can also find the best school for you through the site. Go and check it out now.
Filed under: Practical Information on June 11th, 2010 | Comments Off
I was talking to my sister regarding changing this blog’s theme. She said I shouldn’t. This blog’s header is beautiful. And the overall layout is just fine. I just have this overwhelming need to change something when I feel uneasy.
While other people shop or drink when stressed out, I change something. It could be a haircut, a body scrub, a complete cleaning of my corner, or a change of themes in my blog(s). Yes, that’s how I cope with stress. Better than indulging in vices, right?
How do you deal with stress?
Filed under: Something About Me on June 10th, 2010 | Comments Off
I am a daydreamer. I spend hours and hours dreaming of the things I want. That’s how I was and how I am and how I will be.
I remember being reprimanded by my mom for drifting off to la-la-land when I should be helping her with household chores. I couldn’t help it. It’s my imagination running wild and my daydreaming mixed into one.
Even if there are fireworks going on, I could still be in my own world dreaming of the life I want…
Filed under: Something About Me on June 10th, 2010 | Comments Off
My dad has an adopted sister who is really good in salon services kind of work. She doesn’t have a formal training and just picks up whatever she applies to clients from reference materials she reads. Imagine the untapped potential because there wasn’t an Arkansas Cosmetology School she could get into before.
With Regency Beauty Institute, men and women like my aunt could study the art of beauty. Learn and be trained on salon services right in school. Students are offering discounted salon services to the public as training. They are expertly supervised by the faculty. So they not only get to learn salon services, they also get to be trained to learn how big their potential is.
Go to RegencyBeauty.com and get into one of the fastest growing beauty schools in the country.
Filed under: Practical Information on May 31st, 2010 | Comments Off
The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the ‘Peanuts’ comic strip.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress..
6. Name the last decade’s worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here’s another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.
Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia. -Charles Schultz
Filed under: Life in General on May 31st, 2010 | Comments Off
To find time for what truly matters…
20 Minutes at Work It takes a second to check if an email is urgent, but new mail sucks up time when you break concentration to answer each message. Stash nonurgent e-mails by clicking “reply,” then “save as draft”. Set a time to answer them later.
15 Minutes In The Kitchen Prep work can take longer than actual cooking. If you don’t want to buy pretrimmed veggies, take a tip from Rachel Ray’s “30 Minute Meals”: During lulls while making Sunday dinner, wash, trim and store produce for the week.
20 Minutes While You’re Out Whether going for a bite with friends or brown-bagging with a co-worker, set an end time when making dates. You’ll resist lingering, and it won’t seem rude when you get up to leave.
5 Minutes In the Car Engines warm up best while being driven, so no need to spend time sitting in the driveway with the motor idling.
Trust me, the one hour a day you saved can be spent in a more important matter, like talking to a love one, or saying hi to friends you haven’t talked to in a long time.
Filed under: Life in General on May 31st, 2010 | Comments Off
When I saw Tamarindo, Costa Rica I know right away that it is a place my mom would have loved to live at. My mom was a very sociable person but most of the time she loved a calm and peaceful place. When I read that Tamarindo is a small peaceful beach town, I knew right away my mom would have been happy there. It is just too bad that she’s no longer here to enjoy looking at the Tamarindo Real Estate properties we could have acquired. I miss her still.
Go check out TamarindoRealtor.com now and make sure you check it with your mom.
Filed under: Practical Information on May 23rd, 2010 | Comments Off
When I was a kid, there was this trail that my cousins and I always follow whenever we’re in the province. It leads to a river and back then, it was already a big mystery to us why the trail was not widely used by the residents of the place. Every nook and cranny of the province was a mystery for us to unravel. It brought us magic and adventure and lots of horror stories to tell!
I love that place. When I went back there a couple of years ago, the trail was still there but I was told the river was no longer there. It was developed into a residential area and that the trail leads to nowhere anymore.
Filed under: Reminiscing on May 17th, 2010 | Comments Off
Do you want to buy gold bullion but is wary about getting a fake one? Don’t be. The US Gold Bureau can guide you into getting a legitimate gold bullion, bar or coin. They are the experts when it comes to gold. So to be sure that you are on the right track, make sure you get the information you need from the experts only.
Go to USGoldBureau.com now. Know how gold is holding up against the recession and the decline of the value of dollar. I know that many people out there would want to invest in gold. Go to the site now and know more about it.
Filed under: Practical Information on May 9th, 2010 | Comments Off
To all the moms out there, Happy Mother’s Day to all of you! 
Being a mother is a very gratifying full time job. I’ve seen my friends sad and happy when talking about their families, especially their kids. I could see their overflowing love for them. I can see them sacrificing every thing for their little ones. I know their capacity as moms and I salute them for that!
Enjoy your day!
Filed under: Life in General on May 9th, 2010 | Comments Off
I was so touched when I saw this postcard from PostSecret. And of course, it reminded me of my mom. My mom who I could no longer hug and tell I love her. My mom who was the best ally I ever had. My mom who loved me for who I was and never sided with other people but me.
I truly miss her. I wish she’s still with us…
Filed under: Memories of my Mom on May 9th, 2010 | Comments Off
My brother is 18 years old and has a well-built body. Thanks to his daily workouts and a good maintenance that his trainer taught him, his body became toned and muscled, very appropriate for his age. He was actually inspired by an uncle who is a bodybuilder. Our uncle uses a product much similar to ALRI CR2, which incidentally can be found at JazzMedical.com, a web site offering medical supplies and home medical equipment. The site also offers lifestyle products for people like my uncle and my brother.
So if you want a well-built body or is looking for medical supplies, just go to JazzMedical.com and find the product you are looking for.
Filed under: Practical Information on April 28th, 2010 | Comments Off
For some weird reason, I love the smell of the dry market. The smell of fresh vegetables mixed with the smell of other things in the market… that brings me back to my childhood. Maybe that’s the reason! But I didn’t like going to the market back then. I would just go with my grand-aunt because she bought me ice cream or egg pies. I didn’t like the place because it’s hot in there and the floor was muddy from the splashes of water.
These days, when I smell that same smell of the dry market when I was a kid, I feel nostalgic. I have never been to a dry market in years. I don’t go there to shop anymore. We go to the grocery store at the mall to buy our food. When I do get the chance, I might drop by the local dry market again. Just to see if it’s still the same.
Filed under: Reminiscing, Something About Me on April 28th, 2010 | Comments Off
When we were kids, we always stayed at home during summer vacation. We had no funds allocated for a summer getaway unlike other families. We were all going to school back then and my dad was only making enough for our basic needs. Whatever excess funds he may have had went to little indulgences. Going to the mall was a safe choice for leisure back then.
Truth is, I don’t regret spending summer at home. I wasn’t neglected by my parents. I had the best playmates, my cousins and siblings. I had the best playground, my grandma’s house. I do envy others who were able to go to different beaches and even Asian countries. But not so much that I am bitter about my childhood. I was a happy kid and there’s so much to be happy about. The vacations were just a dot compared to the myriad of happiness I enjoyed with the family and my friends.
Filed under: Reminiscing on April 28th, 2010 | Comments Off
