Wedding and the like

I left one of my cupcake pans to Kathy. She told me that she would be practicing baking so she could continue our business even if I would be away. She is really good in organizing events and weddings, from the invitation down to the program itself she can do it. We started KP Creations as a hobby and just for close friends and relatives. I was baking cupcakes just for family and friends. One time while munching on a freshly baked chocolate cupcake that we made, she introduced the idea of making cupcakes as souvenirs. Our first client was a baptism, personalized chocolates and cupcakes. The chocolates were easy, but the cupcake was not. It was no near to perfection. It was raining then so our icing was not that stiff. We are both praying that it would not collapse. Thank God it did not, but I told you it was just a thread away from collapsing. Our biggest client was a wedding were we made 150 pieces of personalized cupcakes. With just two of us and our critic Amiel (her hubby) we were able to finish it early in the morning of the wedding day. I told Kathy that she can do destination weddings now. She was doing wedding coordination before as sideline, now she can do it full time. But she was a bit hesitant because of her schedules as a mother and a blogger. At the end I know in her smile she was saying that she would just wait for me after I return.

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Energy Booster

When I was trying to elevate my hemoglobin count I ate a lot of sweet potato tops. I also take herbal supplements. I read in one of the magazines that herbal supplements and teas are becoming very popular. I think people tend to go natural because of the awareness on chemicals that maybe present in other vitamins and supplements. When I was having sleepless nights because of insomia attacks, my Auntie Cecil gave me a box of tea with chamomile. We are in a family gathering when I complained to her that I really have a hard time sleeping. I tried drinking milk hoping it would put me to bed early but it did not. It might sound old school and childish but I even tried counting sheep but it does not help either. During those times I would sleep at around three o clock in the morning and I have to get up at five because I have to go to work. She told me that she tried it when she was in Singapore and it was effective. Her friend who is a doctor told her that chamomile helps the mind to slow down after a very tiring day so you can relax and eventually go to sleep. I tried a couple of tea bags and it really helped me. When we saw each other last week she was telling me about Acai Berry Energy Supplement that she saw in the net and asked me to browse for it. She told me that it may help me to replenish the energy that I loose because of stress from work and others plus it can help me burn more calories that can lead to weight loss. Sounds interesting.

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My Job

When I was still in college I dreamed of landing a job in a prestigious Las Vegas Accounting Firm. It was such a dream for an aspiring Accountancy graduate like me. But luck sent me to another road. I ended up doing costing of goods manufactured for a Japanese Manufacturing Company. Instead of doing financial accounting, tax services, business consulting and financial services I end up analyzing reports from the production area, debating with warehouse and purchasing staffs and studying process flow of the products that we produced. But there is no regret in me. I loves my job, shall I say previous job. Although I did not end up in a very strict business environment of accounting firm, I enjoyed my stint in the very casual atmosphere of Manufacturing. I find it very interesting to know how to come up with a certain product. I know that if I ever landed a job in an accounting firm I can also dwell on that but not as depth as what I learned when I was doing the costing. That’s why when another opportunity for another manufacturing company knocks on my door, I grabbed it instantly! There would be another interesting processes and product that I would be dealing with soon.

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Counting...

I am starting counting the days. I only have nine days, nine precious days. As my flight day approaches, I’m starting to be sentimental. I know that two years is not that long. I know time flies so fast, but it is still two years. I would be away from my family and friends for two years. I know it would be the longest two years of my life. I was never away from my family longer than two weeks. This would be a milestone in my life. I know I would be adjusting a lot, but after this I know I would be a better me. I would miss my dad and my mom. In the past 27 years of my life I was dependent to them. My brother and I usually argue on a lot of things but at the end of it he was my strongest ally. I live with my grandparents (just few steps away from my parent’s house). They are my best protector. I would surely miss them specially the dishes that her busy produce. When I return Sam and Brent would be grown ups. I am used to be surrounded by my friends. They have been a part of my everyday life. No more unplanned dinner at Kathy’s house for two years. In two years, Leo and Joanne would go on random joyrides without me (that would be better I think! Hahaha!). The office’s silence would no longer be interrupted by my antics and jokes. I have to stop before I would burst into tears. I should be better looking for wood stoves that we are giving an Aunt as a birthday gift.

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What I don't do best

Cooking is what I don’t do best. I consider my self a lousy cook. I was raised in a family where cooking is a family activity. My grand mother has the busiest stove in our neighborhood. She was often being asked to cook for occasions by our family and close friends. She never attended any culinary school. It was just her experience and her gift for cooking that she holds. I held her responsible for my weight gain and diet mishaps. When I was a kid, she would cook from her stove. She would ask me and my kuya to get firewood from our barn which was meters away from our house. It was a tough exercise but when we return home with firewood, she would reward us with a delicious snack that she cooked for us. On ordinary days she would be firing her stove to cook native delicacies which are usually served on special occasions. I remember she had an eye infection before that the ophthalmologist said that she get from standing in front of stoves on long hours. In wonder why I did not inherited her cooking skills. The lucky one that probably inherited her skills is my Kuya in Canada. He and Granny would usually talk on the phone for hours discussing menus for a party that kuya would be organizing there or he was asking on directions how to cook a certain dish. I don’t know if my cooking skills would still develop. But one this is for sure, I can bake.

Written in association with wood burning stove suppliers

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Effective waste management

Waste management is defined as the collection, transportation, processing, recycling and monitoring of waste. In a larger picture most common ways of waste management is collection of garbage or waste in every home then pooling it to a central waste area then dumping it to designated dumpsites like incinerators and land fills. But because of too much waste generated Land fills are beginning to over flow and incinerators are working overtime. Have you noticed lately the temperature is getting warmer; it is an effect of generating too much waste.

One effective waste management strategy is the three R. The first R is REUSE which aims to reuse a waste rather than just throw it and be a generated waste. Next is REDUCE. It is reducing the waste that can be generated; especially waste that is cannot be recycled or reused. And lastly RECYCLE. Recycle waste like paper and bottles that can be brought to recyclers where in they can be converted to another useful product. Like food waste which can be used as compost or fertilizer, it is not just organic and safe but it is also another way of recycling waste generated. These three Rs are aimed to reduce the waste generated from homes.

Written in association with waste management experts

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Less waste, a better world

Imagine if we would practice recycling in our everyday life. I bet our world would be a better place to live in. We would not see the overflowing dumpsites and trash bins. There is an old saying that says “In trash there is money”. But unfortunately not all people see it that way. The advancements in technologies may have made our lives easier but like anything in this world, it also has some disadvantages.

Good thing that more and more people are becoming aware of recycling. I have heard a group of local women in a poor urban neighborhood that manufactures bags out of juice tetra packs. Also another group manufactures world class hang bags made out of strips of cloths that are considered waste of textile companies. Not just that, more and more companies are promoting recycling like big department stores and supermarkets that used recyclable shopping bags for their products. We in our own little ways can do our part, by starting at our homes. Our on our own little ways like buying from stores that uses recyclable bags, or when going to the market use a basket so you don’t have to use more plastics since it cannot be recycled.

Written in association with environmental management experts

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Raised Toilet Seats for Granny

When my granny was still fresh from her operation, it was very difficult for her to do her toilet activities. Since her operation was on her hips, the toilet seat should be leveled wherein she is not bending her legs. That is why we are contemplating on buying raised toilet seats for her. I went to look for raised toilet seats at AllegroMedical.com. I found handicapped toilet accessories. They got many raised toilet seats model that is suitable for my grandma. Since she cannot bend her legs while sitting on the toilet seat, the raised toilet seat would provide her the level that she need for her legs. There is a raised toilet seat with arm rest where she could rest her hands when her toilet hours are extended. If we would buy her one she would not be afraid to go to the toilet anymore. Before she is very afraid on going to the toilet because she said she might bend her legs because the toilet seats are low. Aside from raised toilet seats I also browsed on quad canes and walkers since she would also be using one until her Physical Therapy sessions would be over and she would walk again on her own. That would take time because of her age, but we are happy to see her improving a little every time.

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Early Christmas Gift Ideas

In few months time holiday day season would be just around the corner. As early as now, I’m thinking of perfect gift ideas (I have more than twenty God children and tons of family members and loved ones). Now that my favorite cousin is getting married, there would be another addition to the family. I found this very amazing site that sells pieces crafted by very creative fashion jewelry designers. They got the complete array of jewelry selections. From earrings to pins and brooches, they have it. The site www.holstedjewelers.com sells jewelries that would give you the luxury look that you want to achieve in a lower cost. The designs are beautiful and truly unique and got that luxurious appeal that any jewelry lover would like to achieve. I plan to give my cousin and his soon to be wife a matching eternity ring that they can wear together with their wedding band. That would be a very nice gift since I would not be able to attend their wedding. One more thing about this site is that they offer free shipping when you reached a certain amount of purchase. That is one nice deal isn’t it?

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On Options Trading

They say that every person should save 20 percent of how much he or she earns. When you have extra money, it would be the best to have some investments. Having investments are encouraged especially for young professionals who are still single and starting a career. They say that it would be the best time to get some investments because you have the sole decision on where your money goes. There are several forms of investments. It could be a bank account, a time deposit, a real property or personal property. And now the one slowly getting the attention of potential investors is the options trading. It is a great way to invest those extra bucks. In case you want to learn the nature of it, PowerOptions could be a great help because they got the best tools on how to do options trading. They would provide the data that you need in investing on stock options because their patented SmartSearchXL technology is the best way to find, compare, analyze and earn money on trading of stock options. Perfect timing of essential data is the best thing in PowerOptions because it is online, you can easily have the information plus they have 14-day free trial, user guide online and most of all they have toll-free support.So place those extra bucks in a investment that would exceed the expected yield that you are eyeing.

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Romantic Vacation

My favorite cousin is getting married this September. He is very dear to me because we grew up together because we are in the same age bracket. I was thinking of a perfect gift for him and his soon to be wife. I want something unique and romantic that they could cherish. Being a hopeless romantic, I started browsing for romantic places where they could probably spend their honeymoon. Karisma Hotel’s El Dorado Resort is a place where they could experience romantic vacation riviera maya is known for. The Casitas Royale of El Dorado resort is perfect for honeymooners like them. The white sand beaches that stretches the Mexican Riviera promise a very romantic spot where they could spend their first days as a couple. There is also a spa where they could have a relaxing massage together to ease the tensions that the wedding preparation might cause them. I bet they would love it.

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Continuing Education

They say that learning is a continuous process. I agree! As a person we tend to crave more for new knowledge and information. And to get on with the challenges of our lives we need to hone and improve our knowledge to be more competitive. In the office world continuing education is very much important to cope up with the competition. These sent me to think about pursuing a Masteral Degree. I know I need a new perspective and view of the corporate world because I am maturing and my work and responsibility is maturing as well. But if there is one constraint that an aspiring MBA student like me would have to deal with is time. Time for us is truly valued. If I decide on pursuing a school mba I have to juggle my studies and work at the same time. I cannot give up my work because I need to support my post graduate studies. So I really have to manage my time well. Good thing there is schools like Capella University that offers online education. I can manage my time for work and study because I am earning my degree online.

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For Vanity Sake

Who does not want to look beautiful and young all their life? Vanity is inevitable in people’s life. All of us, irregardless of gender, social status and faith are all looking forward for a more beautiful us. Being vain now a day is easy, if you wish to enhance something you can easily have it done. Consultations with cosmetic surgeons are accessible. It is too accessible that you can consult with the best Washington DC Plastic Surgeon with just a click of the mouse or just pick up the phone and dial their number. How convenient it is. Feel free to ask about any enhancement that you want to undergo like breast augmentation, facial enhancements, botox and more. Now we can say that satisfying one’s vanity has never been this easy.But first, gotta buy some Las Vegas Show Tickets

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Pressured

Today is supposed to be my rest day. I should not be going to the office but because of the deadline for tax payments I have to spare my rest day and be a slave again of my reports. I never imagine that I could finish the reports to think that I am functioning as two staff since Criz left. She resigned from work to review for her licensure exams. So I’m doing multi tasking for almost a week now. I don’t complain about the work load, but spare me the pressure. I know my deadlines, but the pressure coming from my loving boss is definitely not helping me to become more efficient. But I am just an ordinary employee, so I have no choice but to deal with it! To hell with it! I am not a magician, nor wonder woman! How I wish that I could freeze the time. And now I just receive a message from my cousin, he is asking me to look for Blackhawk Holsters that he needs for his new "baby".

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Investment Yields

I am handling our company’s Short Term Investments. Last Friday I got a call from one of the banks where we have a time deposit. The manager informed me of the maturity of the time deposit and asked me whether we would roll over the investment like we usually do. When I asked about the rate she told me the bad news, the rate went down one fourth of a percent from the previous rate. I was a bit upset but I understand that it is the trend that they are following. Good thing I find a site that helps me find the best bank rates so I was able to bargain for the rate. I got information regarding the prevailing Bank CD Rates so I was able to get a great deal for our bank. Hmm that is what I call good banking :)

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TV fanatics say Direct TV vs. Dish

I warn you I can watch the television continuously! I love the episode marathons! I always look forward for it. I am a self confessed couch potato. Television is very essential to my everyday living. I admit that I can’t live without it. I always make sure that my television reception is clear especially when I have to catch up with my favorite television programs. Now days the debate on whether to use Direct TV over Dish Networks is an issue among fellow couch potatoes. It is I important to know the pros and cons of having Directv and having Dish Networks. I believe that they both have digital or advance features but still it is important to compare and settle for the best option they could offer. I guess every one of us has the couch potato inside of us. That is why we are very particular in Satellite Network Providers and Television Networks and we always look for the best in Direct TV Deals and Satellite TV Deals. So come on, lets unleash that couch potato in us

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AC Compressors Dilema

It would be a nightmare if you are stuck in a heavy traffic along the highway, in the middle of summer at around 1-3 pm aboard your car with a broken AC compressor. For people who are allergic to heat like me, it would be one of the last things that I would like to experience. To avoid being in that situation, it would be the best to always make sure that your car’s air conditioning compressor is always in good condition. And if ever you would be having problems with you’re a/c compressors I would recommend to check out discountacparts.com. They have a complete line of ac compressors for all brands of cars, even Volkswagen ac compressor is included. They offer free shipping, and they guarantee that delivery would be very fast. They usually shipped the item the same day you ordered it to them as long as the item is available in their warehouse.So don't wait to be roasted because of malfunctioning ac compressors, have it replaced!

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Summer wear

I always loved the water. It calms me, it relaxes me, and it releases my tensions. I love the beach. Although I seldom take a dip in the water the mere sound of the waves and the water gives me a relaxing atmosphere. Last summer my friends and I went on a beach tripping. We visited two beaches on the same day. As early as five in the morning we are up and start traveling with just a bag of chips and instant noodles. We drove almost two hours only to find out that the first beach that we are eyeing is closed. That leaves us to settle on the next beach. I stayed on a big rock and watch the sun shine up. At noon we’re back on the road and headed home. Late in the afternoon we drove south to another beach. I let them explore the stretch of the coastline while I again stayed on the set of rocks and watched the sun go down. The scene was very dramatic, and I really loved it. I also happened to meet new friends, a couple of girls in their bathing suits watching the sunset with me. Speaking of swim suits, I found a site that sells swimsuits. I like this one piece swimsuit, because of the color and it is not showing too much skin and not too skimpy (the manang in me is showing !) Amiclubwear.com has a wide range of swimsuits that every summer fanatic would love. They offer free shipping if you reached their required amount. I call it a good deal for summer fanatics especially now a days. They even have swimsuits for as low as $20. Less hassle for those who are busy and don’t have enough time to go to the mall for their summer getaways.

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Inflicted with cough

I am sick, I have a very bad cough. I have been nursing a bedroom voice and an itchy throat for a couple of days now. I want to see a doctor but I opted to wait for the Annual Medical Check up. I just hope I'm still okay on the scheduled date of the check up. I wonder why it took so long to have it scheduled. I still have the difficulty in sleeping. I'm still looking at the window. Hmmm I think it would be better if we get window shutters.I would tell mom as soon as I get up from the bed.

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Finding love for Black BBW Singles

They say that you can find love at unexpected time and unexpected moments. They also say that loves sees no skin color, no size, no race, no nationality. When love strikes, you cannot resist it; you would give in to it. There is site for black bbw singles looking for dating relationships. Registration is free. You just have to upload your profile where those looking for BBW singles could browse it. With just a click of the mouse, a good relationship might bloom.

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