I know of a lot of families here who move quite often because of changing work assignments. Some would even send out Announcements Moving Cards so their families and friends can cope up with their fast move.

When we moved here, I did not make or send out any moving cards but I simply made a moving announcement through email to close relatives and friends. Had I known of this announcements moving website which makes catchy moving announcements cards, I should have ordered a few and send out some to my friends and relatives. For more information about this website, you can check Announcements-Shoppe.com.

Tila usong-uso sa ngayon ang may kandado sa mga pambabaeng bag. Minsan nga eh napakalaki ng kandado sa bag na parte na talaga siya ng disenyo. Tulad ng bag na ito.
(Women's bags with Padlocks on them have become to be fashionable these days. There are even designs that these padlocks are too huge to notice. Like this bag, a Chloe paddy)

Nagagandahan ba kayo sa mga bag na may kandado? Hudyat ba ito na ang bag na may kandado eh hindi rin mananakaw? Ano sa tingin niyo?
(Do you find purses with padlocks beautiful and trendy? Are these padlocks protection against thieves? What do you think?)

Maligayang LP! May isa pa akong lahok DITO.

As I have mentioned in my previous post, this week marked my last week of Spring Quarter in school. In fact, I just submitted my last final exams for this quarter a few hours ago. So I am going to savor my 1st weekend off-school by watching Revenge of the Fallen and spending some quality time with my boys. In the middle of this week, I got a call from the Dean's secretary requesting me to come in for a meeting. We are going to plan my career options as well as how I would go through with the rest of my subjects and the directed research project aka THE thesis. So as I was telling hubby about the scheduled Dean's meeting, he asked me if I am ready to work fulltime next year. Maybe I think I am but let's just cross the bridge when I get there. For now, I am just thankful that my previous employer has armed me with enough trainings such as Microsoft training to be equipped to apply for new jobs. You see, being competent in the computer most especially Microsoft application is very important to be able to get the job that you want. If you think you lack this kind of training, you can visit My.Learn.Com for tips and offers on how you could improve your computer skills.

Computer these days have become a true necessity. I have not known of anyone in my circle that do not own at least one computer. If you have a business, the need for a computer is relevant to the operations of the company. However, with technology follows unexpected system break down and Computer Help services are in deman these days as well. If you need one, Fast-Teks offers a full range of IT solutions for both residential and business computer. You can check out their site here: http://www.fastteks.com.

This is my first time to join Food Friday :).

I chose this photo because I am craving for this Taco Bell's Large Taco Salad. But since, I am on a diet, I might just look at this photo and not give in to my craving. Do not be deceived by this salad as this caused my weight gain for the past month. Hubby has been bringing this home religiously on a daily basis.

Thanks for checking!

Gosh, this day proves to be a grieving day for fans of our most favorite 80s icons. I guess by now, everyone of you heard the passing of Farrah Fawcett this morning and after a few hours, the king of pop, Michael Jackson also passed away due to a heart attack. Farrah Fawcett has been battling cancer for many years now but the death of the king of pop was a surprise because it was such a sudden death. I have seen footages and photos of the last few photos of the king of pop. Also, I have seen a photo of the helicopter that transported Michael Jackson in another hospital. Speaking of helicopters, do you know that they have specialized helicopter lawyers who take care of all helicopter accidents. So if ever you need representation on a helicopter incident/accident, you might want to check HelicopterAccidentAttorney.com for legal representation. Also, you can visit their site for some education information on helicopter accidents.

Going back, these 2 deaths simply remind everyone of us that we must not take life for granted. We should be thankful for each day and live life to the fullest because we'll never know when the angel of death will visit us.

I chanced upon this from Kathy's Blog. I just have to share it here before I check on this Rochester medical malpractice attorney.

I have mentioned in my beauty blog that no amount of make up can compensate with a beautiful skin. So, it is very important to care for our skin. For me, sleep and water are the best things you can provide your skin with. And yes, a happy and worry-free life too! Check out the best 9 skin foods below:

1. Low Fat Yogurt - Low fat dairy products are full of vitamin A. This essential vitamin does wonders for our skin. If you have a thyroid problem or diabetes that’s another reason for you to stock up on organic law fat yogurts!

2. Berries - I am talking about plums, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries. These berries have a great antioxidant capacity which means - the more of these we have, the longer our skin will look youthful and healthy!

3. Salmon - Our skin needs essential fatty acids. If fish isn’t your thing, try walnuts, flax seed or canola oil. All these will give you an amazing result! Omega 3 and Omega 6 may sound like a Sci-fi flick, but these fatty acids are a must for a beautiful, well moisturized skin.

4. Green Tea - This drink contains polyphenols which have anti-inflammatory characteristics. And despite what they say, a good tea will not dehydrate your body, it will only work as an anti-oxidant and an anti-inflammatory agent that’ll keep bacteria at bay and will fight off those free radicals that make our skin age early.

5. Water - Did I even need to mention it? :) Good hydration is our skin’s best friend, right? And I’m talking about good bottled or filtered water in its purest form and not sodas or energy drinks. So ensure that you’re getting at least 8 glasses of water a day for your beautiful skin.

6. Avocados - Avocado is rich in B-complex vitamins and essential oils and works like an anti-inflammatory agent. It also soothes skin that is red, irritated or blotchy. You can even mix it with yogurt and berries to add some flavor!

7. Mangoes - Yum! I’m glad this one’s on the list. Lots of vitamin A is in store with this skin do-gooder! This fruit will repair your skin cells so that your skin doesn’t look flaky. It has only 70 calories per serving so it’s ideal for your weight loss program as well.

8. Almonds - Vitamin E helps to moisturize your skin from within. It also protects your skin from damage and premature aging. Eating almonds can help your facial tissue stay in its best shape for years!

9. Cottage Cheese - Apart from calcium, cottage cheese is great for selenium and it’s an essential mineral for a youthful, glowing skin, Ladies!

Before our big move, my mom taught me every little recipe she thinks hubby would love for me to cook. I spent weeks and weeks helping her out in the kitchen trying out old and new recipes. She was very patient to teach me and answer every little cooking or baking querries I asked. Then, on the day of our departure, she gave me 2 little notebooks filled with her own recipes written by her. I treasure those notebooks up to this day. Gawd, I miss her sooo much.

I have mentioned before that my mom is my ultimate idol when it comes to cooking and baking, she just moves and works differently in her kitchen. All of her previous clients as well as close friends and relatives would boast about her talent in cooking and baking. I may know a few of her cooking tricks but I am far when it comes to her output. I swear, she just had some major God-given talent. Anyways, I have been trying out some new recipes but again, I am too busy to post them on a daily or even weekly basis. Hubby and our son are very kind enough to never fail but give me compliments each time I try out a new dish. If you are getting bored with my recipes of the week (insert shy smile :)), you might want to visit EFoodDepot.com for new recipes and 4500 various ethnic food products. All of their products are shipped with a flat rate of $4.99. They carry major food products from Asia, Indian, European, Middle Eastern, South American. No need to visit specialty cooking stores. Everything is right in your computer :). Also, they have a wealth of recipes, 4000 recipes for various food dishes to be exact. No signing up needed. All you need to do is just visit their site and browse to all of their pages. Have fun in your cooking and let's exchange recipes ok?

1. Are you generally healthy? Do you have anything that requires a regular prescription of some sort?
+ I think I am. I rarely get sick and I do not take any medication or prescriptions.

2.Do you react okay to drugs your doctor gives you when you have an infection or a condition?
+ Yes, So far no allergies nor major reactions on medicines.

3. Have you ever had a bad experience/allergic reaction to any drugs you’ve been given by a doctor?
+ None. Although, my brother has and I saw how he reacted on some medicines. It's scary. Now he carries with him an allergy tag.

In a few weeks from now, I would be meeting my adviser for the final DRP or Directed Research Project simply called as THE Thesis for my final topic. It has to be approved by him, my professor and the Dean. Tools on how to conduct the research will also be discussed and looks like my thesis will require an Employee Survey type of research tools. I know it would be very time consuming but that would be the best way on how I could come up with a good thesis. Anyways, as early as now I have been checking on some other topics just in case my 1st choice of topic would not get any approval. I have been surfing other literature and chanced upon Inquisite. This site actually offers some survery assistance services and offers survey technology for those who are looking to do their own surveys which include internal market researcher or employee review team by utilizing their Inquisite tool and softwares. Since my thesis will be a just a school thesis, I would not be utilizing this service but if you are looking for affordable survey assistance service, this is a very nice site to check on.

Got this article from Alpha which she swiped from the Vinegar Institute. If you are going green at home, Vinegar is a very nice alternative to other cleansers. Read the rest of the entry below:

1. Streakless windows:
Simply wash with a mixture of equal parts of white distilled vinegar and warm water. Dry with a soft cloth. This solution will make your windows gleam and will not leave the usual film or streaks on the glass.

2. Clean the microwave:
Boil a solution of 1/4 cup of white distilled vinegar and 1 cup of water in the microwave. Will loosen splattered on food and deodorize.

3. Clean the refrigerator:
Wash with a solution of equal parts water and white distilled vinegar.

4. Clean and disinfect
wood cutting boards: Wipe with full strength white distilled vinegar.

5. Bathtub film:
Bathtub film can be removed by wiping with white distilled vinegar and then with soda. Rinse clean with water.

6. Toilet
bowl cleaner: Stubborn stains can be removed from the toilet by spraying them with white distilled vinegar and brushing vigorously. The bowl may be deodorized by adding 3 cups of white distilled vinegar. Allow it to remain for a half hour, then flush.

7. Kill weeds:
Spray white distilled vinegar full strength on tops of weeds. Reapply on any new growth until plants have starved.

8. Keep Flowers Longer
Keep flowers fresh longer. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons white vinegar in a 1-quart vase of water. Trim stems and change water every five days.

9. Cleaner for Gold Jewelry
(Winner of June 2007 Vinegar Online Use Contest) Use one cup apple cider
vinegar. Submerge solid gold jewelry item in vinegar for 15 minutes. Remove and dry with cloth.

10. Freshen baby clothes:
The addition of 1 cup of white distilled vinegar to each load of baby clothes during the rinse cycle will naturally break down uric acid and soapy residue leaving the clothes soft and
fresh.

11. Clothes washing magic:
Clothes will rinse better if 1 cup of white distilled vinegar is added to the last rinse water. The acid in vinegar is too mild to harm fabrics, but strong enough to dissolve the alkalies in soaps
and detergents.

12. Keeping colors fast:
To hold colors in fabrics, hich tend to run, soak them for a few minutes in white distilled vinegar before washing.

13. Fruit and vegetable wash:
Add 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar to 1 pint water and use to wash fresh fruits and vegetables, then rinse thoroughly. Research has shown that vinegar helps kill bacteria on
fruits and vegetables.

14. Get rid of cooking smells:
Let simmer a small pot of vinegar and water solution.