Watching the Filipino channel

My husband really hates to see this one commercial that plays on the Filipino channel all the time. Because of the current state of the economy the commercial starts out with president Obama saying “he encourages lenders to modify their morgage terms to reduce some monthly amount blah…blah... and that he is offering professional financial services to all first time home buyers with a one time discount of 8 thousand dollars off the price of a new home”. Well I don’t blame my husband when he feels that way but I told him don’t react too much because that doesn’t apply to us anyways since we don’t own a home in the first place. It’s funny though because there’s another commercial that talks about those ideas about modifying mortgage terms being useless to the average home owner and that there is a better way to reduce the monthly mortgage payment.

Anyways, so much for that mortgage commercial thing. My husband just got home from work and he handed me a bunch of mail envelops and I know that one of those envelops is my AIM (Adult Infant & Mothers) health insurance bill. I’m waiting for that bill so I can send my payments this afternoon. Ok I gotta go now and run some errands.

My 2009 Blogging income

January 2009 - June 2009

Well, we can tell from the graph itself that the internet marketing has been affected by the economic crisis or recessions. My earnings have been declining lately and that makes me unhappy. I used to earn no less than $600 last year but now really sucks. I think majority of the advertisers are probably not making enough money from their products and that’s probably why they don’t have enough budget to promote their products too. Bloggers are still hoping for light at the end of the tunnel. So I decided to make a graph and share it to everyone so they have an idea of how much bloggers earn the minimum these days. I have over a dozen of paid to blog sites but because I don’t have page rank most of those paid to blog sites are not giving me assignments “unfortunately”. What about yours?

Can people find my site?

That's the question I'm always asking myself and wondering. Ever since i lost my page ranking last year I've been looking for ways to help build web traffic to my blogs so i can get my page ranking back. I'm sure I'm not the only one. Last year when the economy went into a financial meltdown it affected many people. Maybe i will submit my blogs to this free web directories to see if this will help build links and bring traffic to my blogs. It would also be nice if i could get some free advice and some tools about search engine optimization. Since I'm a stay at home mom blogging plays an important role in my everyday routine.

Back to smorty

Ever since my blog’s page rank got slapped by Mr. G I didn’t get any assignments from them anymore. It’s been awhile that I haven’t work with them and I miss their system because they pretty much consistent in giving tasks for as long as your blogs have page rank. But I have good news because this “tips blog” of mine is very fortunate and got approved so I’m back in their system now and hopefully soon I can grab some ops from them. Thanks a lot and I am looking forward to be working with you once again.

Mens fine apparel

My husband has been complaining to me lately about his dress suits how he doesn't have enough and wants to buy some more but you know the economy is not doing well right now and our budget wont allow us to afford new attire for him. He was saying that he always see's this advertisement from a local store about men's suits being on sale and if you buy 3 suits they will give you 3 free shirts and tie's to go with the suits. My husband told me they sell all kinds of apparel like men's leather belts, cummerbunds, tuxedo shirt, cuff links, tie links and accessories. Anything you want in men's apparel you can find at great discounted prices. Some day when our financial situation is better off we'll go there.

Son under the sun

Summer is fun! It’s time to take your bucket and shovel out and start digging into the sand to make a sandcastle if you want. Sounds like a rhyme to me lol. Anyways we took advantage of my husband’s day off the other day and we went to the beach. We didn’t swim because we don’t have plans on doing it but rather we had our son play under the sun with his bucket and shovel. He loves it and enjoyed digging a hole and filling his little bucket with sands. He was kind of scared to step the cold water in the seashore because he wasn’t used to it. We always take him to the beach not to play in the seashore but to slide in the playground. I hope my son will get use to the water so he can play with his boogie board.

Investing properties

I think now that the housing market is getting a little bit better than before maybe this is the good time to start an investment. I’ve heard from a friend who resides in North Carolina that there are a couple of Outer Banks foreclosures that she have heard that are really good properties for investments. I know that real estate is a very steady income and that many people have had much success investing in real estate. Well, in order to become a licensed real estate agent it doesn’t take a large financial commitment so I really want to become one in the future. And besides investing properties somewhere in outer banks area is the best place to be. What do you think?

Firefox rocks!

I’m glad I listened to my friend. I’m now using firefox internet browser and so far It’s been good to me lol. I even told my husband to try and download firefox for my laptop because he was having problem with explorer whenever he’s using it. We’re both happy using firefox now. I don’t have to keep on retyping my username every time I check my blogs and my paid to blog site as well because it gives me an option to remember my username automatically. So every time I open the sites I want to visit I don’t have to log-in anymore. What a convenient! I need to install the missing plugins though so it will allow displaying all the media on each site’s I’ve visited.

Pursuing a higher education

Many parents these days feel that it is very important that their children get a good education while they are still young. They feel that their future depends on the quality of the education they get. Unfortunately when I was younger my parents didn't have the financial means to provide me with the extra education that I wished I had. Now that I'm married and work here in the united states, I have the opportunity to pursue my higher education but I want to do it on my own time and I want to get the best bang for my buck. After reviewing several online universities I liked the programs that Gonzaga University because they offer the best deals and are rated as being one of the best university's by Forbes magazine. The University offers a Masters degrees online if your interested in pursuing that but I just want to try for a Master's Degree in Nursing Education. I'm sure my parents will be proud of me and my achievements when I tell them my good news.

Firefox internet

I was having problem with my explorer every time I do my EC dropping. It suddenly gets disconnected and the window will close itself which is so irritating sometimes. Sometimes I have to restart my computer just to be able to get back with my EC dropping thing. I asked my friend yesterday if she also encountered the same issue like mine every time she does her EC dropping thing. She told me that she doesn’t have any problem at all because she’s using mozilla firefox internet instead of explorer because according to her that it’s safer than explorer. No wonder why. I used to have firefox but when my husband bought a new computer he wasn’t able to download the firefox again. I might have to do it some time so I won’t be having the same problem anymore.

Questions I have…

Is it possible for me to lose belly fat without taking any kind of diet pills? I’m sure sit-ups will help a lot but is there an easier way to get rid of this belly fat? What do you think about sit-ups? Is it effective? Have you tried doing some sit-ups and at the same time taking diet pills? How was it like to do both (sit-up and diet pills)? Did you lose those extra belly fats? If you did, can you share some ideas and tips on how you were able to achieve a flat tummy? I’m open for any suggestions that you may think will help me achieve what you had achieved. Your help is greatly appreciated.

We Are The World Tag

I was checking out kurdapya's blog to see what's the latest update she got and i found this tag. She tagged me this "we are the world tag" and so i went ahead and grabbed it even though she didnt inform me yet lol. Thanks kurdaps because i really need this, you know what i mean hehehe.

*Start Copy Here*

You do not have to be tagged to play along. The game is simple and so are the rules.
1. Copy from *Start Copy Here* through *End Copy Here*
2. Add your site(s) to the list. Just be sure to post at each site you add.
3. Tag as many bloggers as you like so the list keeps on growing.
4. Let me know your blog’s name and url by leaving me a comment HERE. I will add you to the master list.
5. Come back and copy the master list back to your site, often. This process will allow late-comers to get as much link benefit as the first ones in.

We Are The World Bloggers Master List:
1. Emila Yusof 2. The Other Side of Emila 3. Mariuca 4. Mariuca’s Perfume Gallery 5. Meow Diaries 11. Unlisted One 7. Spiff, the Spaceman 8. My Sweet Escape 9. Nota Nurul 10. Life’s Tapestry 11. Spontaneous Insignificancy 12. LadyJava 13. Miss Igorota 14. AnnyBoo 15. Yoon See 16. Jia’s Life 17. Nessa’s Mumblings 18. Also Mommy 19. The Walk of Life 20.Pretty Firefly 21. Untouchable EARTH 22. Baterya 23. Comedy Plus 24. Bain Cardin 25. Strawberry Milkshake 26. Turn-U-Off 27. Jom Heboh Di Sini 28. Notes by Marvic 29. Memoir Mez 30.Origena 31.Walking Newspaper 32. Nurul Aqilah 33. Bluedreamer 34. Breaking the Boundaries 35. Life According to Me 36. A Great Pleasure 37. Time Goes By 38. Kancing itu Butang 39. In my Kitchen 41. Fyzal’s Territory 40. Wiggy’s World 40. A Simple Life 41. A Taxi Ride 42. Single Life of Me 43. Little Bits of Info 44. Ode to Adrienne 45. KMP 46. Simple Happy Life 47. Chuchie's Hideaway 48.Seiko's Diary49.Her and History 50.PLACES, PEOPLE, EVENTS, GOOD FOOD AND MY LIFE!50. My Careless Whispers 51. Kurdapya Meets World 52. Tips & Experiences 53. You!

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passing this tag to the following; mike, blogscope, anto & hazel.

Virginia Concrete

Okay, step right, step right up, and listen to this tale. No, I've got no magic elixer, just a tale about concrete. Huh? Well, listen to this. Do I have a grand jackhammer? Check. How about my goggles? Yes. Got my giant and majestic booming carton of shot blasters? Check check chewy now. Got my scrapper? Yes, sir! You bet. Bet du bet! Yes mister, I'm all set to visit a very special stained concrete Virginia facility that's been called perhaps the best on planet Earth, and if I may be so bold, the entire universe--at least the concrete universe. It's called decocreteva.com, and they're quite known all across the land for doing superlative installations of decorative concrete systems all through the southern region, especially Virginia . So very swell, they make even Bob Vila blush. He was always the grand hoorah of these types of things. Let me see again. Do I have my grand floor grinder? Check. Got my demolition hammer? Grand! Got my big box of nails? Yes, I do. Check. Time to go then, isn't it. I amv very ready to take a gander at the place because I've heard so much about how grand these workers--both the men and the womenfolk--are.

Just an update here

I’m done with my tasks but I haven’t started with my blog hopping yet neither the EC dropping. I don’t feel like doing it right now because I feel exhausted from the heat. I feel like I’m inside the oven; it’s so hot and humid today. I wanted to open our door so the air can come in but we don’t have screen door to prevent the flies from getting in. All our windows our open as well as the patio door in my son’s bedroom but the air isn’t enough. See you guys later!

Cheap car parts

This article has been provided by Marcie E. Stoker of Everdrive.com, which provides used auto parts, used engines, used Ford parts, and used Honda parts

Learning How to Upgrade Your Car's Horsepower

Do you want a big beast of a car engine? Most of us want more power and punch when we hit that gas pedal. Some of us crave it like a big piece of juicy steak. Well, unless you're willing to shell out the big bucks for a 640-hp Lamborghini Murcielago (it'll cost a bit more than a Toyota Corolla), you'll need to approach the problem from another direction. Fortunately, there are a few easy steps you can take to boost the horsepower in your car without taking a second mortgage out on your home. Today, I'll share a few of them with you.

Room For Improvement

Before we get into the steps to boost your car's power, it's important to realize that automakers compromise a lot when they build cars. They need the cars to pass emissions tests while keeping them affordable and reliable. That's actually good news for you. It means you can upgrade certain components that will provide the extra horsepower you want. Here are a few ideas: Air Filter - Pistons create air resistance that suck power away from your car's engine. You can reduce the amount of resistance by using a larger air filter. Plus, if you change it out regularly, you can keep it from becoming clogged with dust and other debris. It may not give you an extra 100 hp. But, every little bit helps.

Synthetic Oils - They cost a lot more than conventional motor oils, but synthetics can offer an instant performance advantage. They allow your engine to operate more easily in both hot and cold temperatures while reducing a lot of its friction. Because the friction eats away at your engine's horsepower, eliminating it allows you to put the hp to better use.

Lighter Pistons - Heavier pistons make your engine work harder. Think about how they work. They travel back and forth, over and over, as your car barrels down the street. The problem is that they consume a lot of energy whenever they switch directions. That's a drag on horsepower. If you replace the heavier pistons with lighter ones, they'll use less energy and free up the extra power.

More Compression - This isn't recommended for every car, so definitely speak with your mechanic about your particular make and model. The higher the compression ratio on your air-and-gas mix, the more power your engine will generate. But, there's a potential drawback: there's a point at which the additional compression can cause the air-and-gas blend to ignite. Filling up with higher-octane gas will prevent this, but you should still speak with your mechanic. There you have it. Four ways to give your car a little more power. None of them will turn your Ford Escort into a Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, but a little boost here and there adds up.

She got it!

Here in San Diego we have all kinds of Filipino foods that’s why I don’t really miss back home. Every time I feel like eating Filipino local foods it’s either I will buy ready made or just go to the Manila market and buy all the ingredients I wanted to cook. Anyways, my cousin in TN misses dried fish and she asked me if I could send some for her. I bought a pack of “tamban” and mailed it to her last Monday and she told me yesterday that she already received it. I’m sure she ate a lot of rice to compliment the dried fish I sent her lol.

CT Scan

What To Expect When Having A CT Scan Performed

Many people mistakenly think that a computed tomography scan (CTS) performed on the chest is painful, or at least uncomfortable. In fact, it is not. The process is completely noninvasive; it is non-surgical and does not require inserting anything into the body. Physicians use this method to generate an image of everything in your chest with far greater precision and detail than a conventional x-ray can offer. The computer can also create a 3D model by stacking multiple images.

By bathing the upper body area with harmless ionizing radiation, doctors can study any abnormalities or symptoms which may suggest heart disease. They can also study tumors, blood clots, or any other issues that may exist in or near the lungs. Below, we'll explain what you can expect before, during, and after a computed tomography scan.

Before The Process

The machine used to bathe your chest in radiation is large. In its center, there is a tunnel through which your entire body is slowly moved as the computer takes x-rays. You'll be asked to remove any foreign objects (i.e. dentures, piercings, jewelry, etc.) before you can be moved through the tunnel.

You should inform your doctor if you're pregnant. You should also tell him or her if you suffer from any existing conditions, including allergies, diabetes, or heart disease. Because the tunnel through which you're moved is relatively small, you should inform your doctor if you are claustrophobic.

During The Process

The CT scan only requires a few minutes. But the entire process, including preparation, takes approximately half an hour. Within the tunnel, there is a slender table on which you'll be asked to lie. The table moves your body through the tunnel.

During the CT scan, while you're lying on the table within the tunnel, you'll hear clicking and whirring noises. Those noises are generated as the scanner within the machine takes pictures of your chest. There is also a technician who will communicate with you (through a speaker system) during the CTS. He or she may ask you to hold your breath or remain motionless to ensure the machine's scanner takes clear pictures that are devoid of blurring.

After The Process

In most cases, you'll be free to go home and resume your normal activities immediately following the CT scan. If you had received any medication to calm your nerves, you'll likely need a friend or family member to drive you home. Occasionally, doctors will inject a contrast dye into your veins in order to highlight the chest area and produce images that are clearer. If they did so, you may have a small bruise at the point of injection.

The entire CT scan is largely unremarkable. However, it is a powerful tool that doctors rely upon to identify, or further study, potential problems with your heart and lungs.

Find out more information about this subject or Lung Cancer by visiting the specialist at http://www.cvtsa.com

Nity nite guys!

Hi guys, before I park tonight I just want to say good night to everyone and hope you had a great day and weekend. I thought it might be a good idea to do a little update here and there. It wasn’t so busy for me today but I just didn’t feel like writing a post in my blogs, I feel lazy and thoughtless. I got nothing else to say but good night to all of you and thanks for visiting my blog(s) i appreciate it a lot.

She said we need to have…

My husband and I went to see our friend Bernie the other day. She was barbequing when we got there and we did some talking concerning about her life after her husband passed away a couple of weeks ago. She said that she’s still grieving but she said she’ll somehow get over it and move on. She told us that she’s financially at peace because her husband left her life insurance policy. Practically speaking she said that life is very important these days. She even asked my husband if he had life insurance and unfortunately we didn’t have anything for we didn’t think about getting it. We were told by Bernie to at least compare life insurance quotes at Wholesale Insurance companies and decide for ourselves in the future. We probably have to check on it one of these days.

No to EC Paid-Ads

I hereby announce to all Entrecard members to please don’t request for any paid-ads in my blogs because I don’t want to accept them otherwise you will be rejected without second thoughts. I find it so annoying to see a long paid-ads request in my EC dashboard and unfortunately I somehow accepted some those EC cards for paid-ads from a long time ago and still up to this time they’re still in my dashboard which i deeply regret for doing so. I don’t know how to get rid of them since we’re not allowed to decline those that has been accepted for paid-ads because it’s “against the rule”. So please don’t request paid-ads anymore guys, I will appreciate it a lot.

Be green save water and energy

California has a new law for water conservation and it started a few weeks ago where residents (including apartments) and commercial owners were given schedules to when will be the proper time and day for them to water their plants and grasses. Accordingly, failure to follow the new laws and you will be held accountable and will have to pay a hefty fine. Well, basically we are facing a tremendous drought at this time and we need to save water in every opportunity that we can because it’s for our own benefit. We might not feel the water scarcity at this time but if we continue to misuse the water resources then the next generation would definitely suffer from our conduct.

If you want some ideas on how to save water, simply check out dualflushkit.com because they offer some tips and remedies like dual flush toilets. They’ve came up with this new device that will help us conserve water whenever we use the toilet and in this way it will help us to be green and blue by saving not just water but energy as well. Just like what they always say, that those little things can be of big help. So lets all work together to save our Mother Earth.

No mail today? Geezzz

Oh my goodness I forgot there’s no mail today because it’s holiday. I won’t be able to receive my most awaited iPod, it’s been a week already and I haven’t got it still. I hope it will get here early next week if not today so I can send the packages (balikbayan box) to my family back home. I will be getting 2 iPods in the mail, one for my family back home and the other one my husband will get to keep it for himself. He started downloading his favorite songs the other day and he cant wait to transfer them all to his iPod.

Her new found fame

Have you gone to my sandiegowithlove blog yet? If not then you might want to check out one of my interesting post about this 5 year old girl who has vision impairment since birth but then she is gifted with an amazing talent. Despite her disability she proved herself to everyone that she can be a normal child like everyone else. She played piano proficiently even though she hasn’t seen any of the musical instruments in her whole life and never had music lessons as well. Her talent led her to her new found fame and I think it is really a great inspiration and motivation for all of us because despite her disabilities she was able to show people that she can do whatever she wants.

Aren’t you inspired of her story and doesn't it motivate you to show the talents that you may have? Do wonderful things and get the best out of life. Anyways if you are a pianist you can get some Free Sheet Music at yokewong.net so you can take your piano playing to the next level and become a better pianist than you can ever think possible.

Have a nice weekend to all

Hi friends how are your day today? Mine is pretty much busy and hectic because I have multiple chores going on right now and I haven’t done any of my assignments yet. I will try to do my tasks so it won’t expire. Today is holiday and there will be a lot of people hanging out with their friends and drinking, I can already smell bbq from one of our neighbors. It makes me drool now. Ok guys I gotta go now and continue my laundry so I can get it done before my husband comes home from work because we will be going somewhere.