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Thanks to my friend who introduced me to the world of blogging. It's fun writing on the net where I can also interact with other bloggers who share the same interests and experiences. Aside from making friends online, I make money through my blog. Bloggerwave is a great tool to earn money by writing post reviews, buzz or opinions on advertisers' products and services. All you have to do is create a blogpage and register on Bloggerwave. From there, they will give you opportunities to write. That's it! Start now and get paid real money in your blog!

Credit Card Deals

There are so many existing credit companies to choose from nowadays. The internet can be a great tool for choosing and deciding which credit company suits the consumers' financial needs and spending habits. Some companies guarantee pre-approvals but you might be surprised with the very high monthly transaction fees, and APR’s. I myself always get a pre-approved credit card offers in my email. I know it’s hard to trust these credit companies right away. Best if we do our homework first and determine which one has the best features for credit card deals. In other words, reliability and affordability should be on top of our list in finding one.

I’ve been planning to get a new credit card and I came across credit-card-analyzer.com. This website really caught my attention because they have a variety of credit card deals such as deals for credit history, spending patterns and foreign and banks credit deals. If you have a very poor FICO score or you are one of those are who are having difficulty rebuilding or re-establishing your credit, you better check the website. They offer guaranteed unsecured bad credit credit cards. You will find the best bad deals from them. Their instant online application include immediate approvals, low rates, and balance transfers. Visit the website now and see for yourself their best deals! Remember, life is not easy nowadays. It’s better to be always wise in terms of having sound financial decisions. And that includes choosing the best credit card deals.

A Great Buffet

My friend and I discovered a new Chinese restaurant (Fortune Dragon) which is very close to my house. We had our lunch buffet there and the food is great. Very delicious! They have a variety of seafoods (my favorite), salads, sushi, pasta, desserts, soups, pastries from different international cuisine. Plus the fact that it's just a five-minute drive to my place. It's worth my $10 bucks, (with tax of course!). No wonder they have so many customers inside when we entered the reception.

Wasted Lives In China

I was really saddened by the earthquake news in China which killed thousands of people. We all know that this kind of calamity is unpredictable and beyond human control. It just hits any area at any time and sometimes without warning. Death toll is expected to rise day after day. The 7.8 magnitude quake devastated the southwestern part of the country killing 10,000 people (as of today) and trapping hundreds of others under schools, factories and houses. I hope and pray for miracles to happen and I hope the rescuers could find many survivors. Nothing is really impossible.

Let's Dance!

I keep on seeing this core rhythms dance exercise DVD workout advertisement on TV. Sometimes advertising can be exaggerated and product results are not met but the public in general are the advertisers' target. That is why most advertisements are making sure they have the right concept that will appeal to the masses and persuade them to buy. Well, I was convinced so to speak with this DVD so I ordered online. The package contains 4 DVDs and each has diffrent workout rhythms. I have tried it a few times. I hope this works but it goes with dieting of course. Core Rhythms is an exercise workout that uses sexy Latin dance actions to raise the heart rate. It tones and tighten the upper abs, middle abs, lower abs, obliques and your back. It's really fun and you will be sweating a lot!

Back To Blogging

I've been super busy lately with work. I got a part-time job offer and I don't want to miss the opportunity. It's another great experience for me. So right now, I'm having two jobs. I know I missed a lot of posts from my fellow bloggers but I will make it up to you guys. Anyway, I really appreciate all your visits here in my blogpage. You know who you are. Now that I'm back to blogging, expect to see me in your page.

My Shoe Connection

The nature of my job sometimes requires me to walk around aside from sitting comfortably in the admin office. Most of my shoes are high-heeled. I don't like flat shoes simply because I can't cheat on my height since I'm a petite lady. Hahaha! Well, I don't really have a choice but to get some flats for more comfort at work. And these are what I got today while shopping with my friend who happens to be a shoe addict. She has countless pairs. I even sometimes tease her if she wants to be like the controversial former Philippine first lady way back in the 80's. It's unbelievable how many shoes the former's President's wife used to have. She got 2,000 pairs! And her shoes were even featured on TV and around the world.

Hubby's Surprise

Got a surprise from my very thoughtful hubby tonight. He is full of surprises even if there is no occasion. He knows I love chocolates so much. Godiva is one of my favorites. Lindt, Patchi and Cadbury and Godiva chocolates really make me happy. Hahaha! I just can't live without them! I'm sure this box will be gone soon. Very soon.

A Gift From A Friend

I got this cute purse from a friend today. It really made my day. Thanks to her. I love bags and purses just like all the other women in the world.

Baby Maker

I found this great soap opera in youtube called "Palimos Ng Pag-Ibig" which means "Begging For Love. Its a drama teleserye which had been aired in the Philippines two years ago I guess. One youtube account has the complete list of episodes from start to finish so I made sure to be one of his subscribers. The story is a love triangle drama which highlights the importance of conceiving a child due to family pressure. The couple unfortunately is unable to reproduce because of the wife's health problems. The desperate husband decided to pay a baby maker so he can have a child of his own from her instead of adoption. Later did he realized that he was falling for the baby maker. A great story of love, trust and betrayal. Even if I'm too tired from a stressful day's work, I watch episodes whenever I can.

I Love This Valance!

As a wife, part of my job is interior decorating. The first few months when I got here, I was shocked of their curtain prices. Unbelievable! Very expensive! Well, there are some cheap curtains you can find in the mall but I'm not sure of their quality and design. While I was looking around for stuffs in Bed Bath & Beyond, I found this very beautiful valance. Even if they are kind of expensive, I still got them. I just love the unique design, plus the color matches my home's theme color.

Stormy Real Estate Market

I'm worried about the country's problematic economy. This has a huge impact on the real estate market. This means buyers are having a hard time to close home deals and home sellers are losing money when they sell. As a homeowner, it is a big concern for home prices deflating. Although we don't plan to sell our house now but we want to eventually move and buy our dream house years from now. So we need higher equity for that. I hope and pray this real estate roller coaster will soon be over.

Tornadoes In The Neighboring State

I was really shocked of the tornado news yesterday in Suffolk, Virginia. Even if it is in the southern part of the state, it's still close to my beloved state of Maryland. Calamities like these do happen here in the U.S. and it's scary because it ruin not only cars, trees, power lines, houses, establishments, and some properties but also dangerous to possibly cause major injuries and even death to residents. I hope people will be more alert and updated of the coming tornado warnings. It's no joke to loose our homes and start over.

Life Strategies

I just finished reading this book which I bought weeks ago. I got wonderful insights about life strategies and found great advice from successful people who themselves have experienced many failures but made it still to success despite the hardships. There are just so many issues that we have to deal with as we go through life every single day. There is the issue of financial contentment with what we currently earn and not being able to make more money. We sometimes feel frustrated because we don't get what we want. It seems like we are just going through the motions of our lives with no passion, no plan, and no goal. Or simply bored with ourselves? Some are silently enduring an emotionally barren life or marriage. Others are living a lonely existence with little hope for change. If you experience some of these, I want to share some strategies. Who knows it might work for you.

1. You either get it, or you don't.

Strategy: Become one of those who gets it.

2. You create your own experience.

Strategy: Acknowledge and accept accountability for your life.

3. People do what works.

Strategy: Identify the payoffs that drive your behavior and that of others.

4. You cannot change what you do not acknowledge.

Strategy: Get real with yourself about your life and everybody on it.

5. Life rewards action.

Strategy: Make careful decisions and then pull the trigger.

6. There is no reality; only perception.

Strategy: Identify the filters through which you view the world.

7. Life is managed; it is not cured.

Strategy: Learn to take charge of your life.

8. We teach people how to treat us.

Strategy: Own, rather than complain, about how people treat you.

9. There is power in forgiveness.

Strategy: Open your eyes to what anger and resentment are doing for you.

10. You have to name it before you can claim it.

Strategy: Get clear about what you want and take your turn.

Making Sense of Autism

I have read an article about an increase in the diagnosis of autism in children nowadays compared to the last decade. Earlier reports estimated only 1 child in 1,000 had autism. Now, it's 6 in 1,000. This higher frequency is alarming. Now I'm scared for my future child. Although I plan to have a baby two or three years from now, I'm concerned about my age and I hope it has nothing to do with it. For those who just gave birth, doctors recommend parents to learn about the normal growth and development of a child so they'll have the idea whether the child is on the right track. Make sure to have routine check-ups so the doctor could monitor the child's normal development especially when they reach 18-24 months old. Autism screening should be done by this specific age range. The sooner autism is diagnosed or the sooner the treatment begun, the better a child will do in the long run.

I Hate Rainy Days

It's been raining lately. I hate it. I can't do my everyday jogging routine in the park. You see, I'm very motivated to loose some weight because I'm looking forward to our Philippine vacation next year. I want to feel confident wearing sexy bathing suits! LoL! Boracay is on top of our list. It will be summer of 2009 for sure. With many great resorts in my hometown, I can't say no to frolicking with my hubby, family and friends in the beach. I'm a certified beach bum I admit. I really miss the seawaves also, the very calm seawater which I can hardly find here of course because of the surrounding big bodies of ocean.

Look Of The Year

Do you have the looks and confidence to join an online beauty contest? This Look of the Year is a worldwide contest and anyone can join if you feel like you got the looks and qualities. All you have to do is submit your best photo and create a great profile. Participants are judged by viewers who browse the net! Who knows you might get many votes from possible base fans out there! If you will not win, there’s still a big chance to be discovered by model agencies. Interested? Join now and let the viewers rate your beautiful winning photo!

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Crazy Baseball Fans

These photos were taken last Saturday evening at Baltimore Camden Yards. My hubby loves sports so much. Since baseball season has just started and I know he's an avid fan of the sport, I decided to go with him watched one of the Orioles-Yankees games. Thank God we arrived early at the stadium and never had to deal with the long line at the gate for ticket inspection. The photos above really show how Americans love baseball games. There were 45,000 estimated crazy baseball fans attending the game on that one particular night. Luckily my hubby's favorite team won. It's crazy hearing people trash talking defending their respective teams. The stadium is like a great venue for a big party for sports fanatics. A sport for all ages where Americans gather as one big happy family.

Credit Offers

Are you planning to get a new credit card? Credit offers are everywhere. You might be getting many junk mails everyday about pre-approved offers but there are no guarantees of good rates of course. Even if it says pre-approved, it still doesn’t mean anything if you do not meet certain requirements in the actual application process. Besides, pre-approved offers might not match your spending habits depending on your credit needs. Choosing the best credit card deals in bestcredit.com is a great start if you are considering getting one. The website is not a credit card company but they can help you find the best offers and provide online bank applications. With a wide selection of top online bank offers, a good or bad credit history doesn’t matter. Regardless of your credit history, there are available options for you to choose from. All you have to do is compare their list of deals then submit your application online and rest assured of your personal information because they provide data protection. Each card offer has features uniquely designed for consumers that would surely match their spending patterns. Get answers on credit offers by visiting the website and expect immediate credit card care service from them.

Filipinos Abroad

My friend and I went malling today. We met two Filipino couples and got to chit chat with them for a while. They've been here for 30 years. It's really a wonderful feeling seeing some Pinoys abroad. I can't explain the instant closeness when conversation starts. Or maybe it's a cultural thing because we Filipinos are very warm, sociable and friendly. It's like you know one another for a long time already. A simple gesture of saying hello or even just a smile makes me feel home. I thought a great number of Filipinos are mostly based in California or Florida but I can see them here as well. And there's plenty of them!