Oh, no!!! It's almost a year since I last wrote an article here. I know, I know. I have been very busy in school (hahaha, I was assuming there J) . I do not know what has happened to me for the past months, that I even overlooked my blogspot account.

I really need to work on my attitude, and start being committed again, not just in blogging but in doing what I should be doing. I really hate my “ningas-kugon” attitude.

Anyway, it was nice to update this blog again. Time to build links again. J

Happy day! J

EYES has been labeled as our window to the world. Our eyes are wonderful sensory organs that help us learn about the world in which we live. Eyes see all sorts of things - big or small, near or far, smooth or textured, colors and dimensions.

You know what my dream is? To have a 20/20 vision, but sorry-me, I'm the only one among my sibling who are wearing eyeglasses. As far as I can remember, I started using prescription glasses back when I was a 4th Grader. At first, I find it cool to wear them. but then, growing up, I realized that I had a wrong belief.

Marriage and Beyond is celebrating its 4th anniversary and part of it is giving away exciting prizes for 4 winners.  I'm sure you'll definitely love the prizes at stake in their contest, just how they hooked my attention! :) This is made possible by their ever generous sponsors: Life as Experienced Daily and Church in Makati.

Here are the lovely prizes you would surely want to have in your bucket:

Handling your finances, for what I've known from my parents and other relatives, is one of the most hard thing to learn. This requires full responsibility and practicality. I would sometimes talk to my aunts' horror stories about budgeting. Most of them are really having shortage on cash (although they wouldn't include in the list the mothers ring they bought haha), especially in our time that almost all things are increasing in price. Their expenses for this payday almost exceeded their allotted budget.

I just hope these tips would get them right back on track.

Start making a list. Set aside a notebook for this. Jot down all your assets(what you own), your revenue(what you earn) and your liabilities(what you owe). I believe keeping receipts would be helpful, so that you can examine and evaluate your spending.

Control your money. Stick to your budget plan. Do not be manipulated by your money. Instead, take control of it.

It happens to everyone - last minute expenses, unexpected bills, unforeseen costs. You don't have time to worry about where the cash is coming from, how you're going to get it, or when it will arrive.

Honestly, I haven’t always liked the idea of credits or loans because I’ve heard of the statement that ‘the borrower is servant to the lender’ which is true. But sometimes,like what I have said earlier, emergency situations arise. So what are the other options?

Let's admit it. Filipinos are very fund of playing various sports that would bring them excitement and extra fun. Look around you. We can see basketball courts in every corner- a proof of being addicted to sports. But aside from basketball, two of the most famous sports in these days are rugby and soccer.

Soccer

Thank God I got my very first Eon Visa Debit Card! :) Thanks UNIONBANK.

Maybe you're wondering why I prefer to use debit card instead of a credit card. Hmm. The answer is... I'm not just into the idea of borrowing money I haven't earned yet. :)

Yes, I am very much glad to have conscientious circles of friends who, I should say, have a sensible spending habits, even if they have credit cards. BUT, I've also heard of friends of friends' terrible stories on credit card bills running on the roof making them run on treadmill of debts.

BC Bloggers? Actually, it was my first time to hear about this. By the time my friend added me in the group Pinoy Bloggers, I'm not that really active there. I never knew that this BC Bloggers was mentioned in one of the threads, and is organized by a lovely blogger,Mommy Paula. I just heard about this when my friend urged me to join here. Then, I find it interesting, since it was what every blogger needs.

On one of the post I've read, it is said BC Bloggers have been helping bloggers fill their blogrolls the fast and easy way.

Here at BC Bloggers our motto is:

"We don't have to beg for links."

Planning is important when you do anything. And when it comes to something as important as monetizing your blog, planning becomes even more essential.

It has been a year since I have started blogging. And now, I have decided to monetize my blog.

First, I registered in PayPal. My blogger friends tell me that, first, I should have an account there because that's where most of my profit will be placed. After that, I consulted Mr. Google and read over some articles about monetizing a blog. I have read that registering your own domain will have its advantages especially when you plan to monetize your blog.

 I never thought I could be so emotional about the loss of someone I never actually met. I turned on my laptop and was bombarded with condolences for the same man named Steve Jobs. Honestly, it was my first time to hear his name. And with me being interested, I looked over the internet and have read a lot of articles and comments about this man- or I should say "this amazing man".

 

 Here's some info about Steve Jobs:

      People have different ways of describing a healthy deal. Many things go into creating a healthy lifestyle, including appropriate exercise, adequate rest, positive relationships, and proper nutrition. But for me, it means living life in a way that helps the person to be both physically and emotionally healthy without spending too much of his/her money.

Finally, Korea's biggest electronics show is here!

Calling all the technology and gadget buffs and the new adopters out there who are anxious to witness once again the showcase of IT icons of the nation. Surely, there will be a lot of visitors present in the said event, including 50, 000 domestic visitors and 2, 000 foreign buyers.

I was surfing the net when I eventually stopped by to read this poem from a blogger. And I thought of sharing this poem to you.

  I will never forget by
Alan W. Jankowsk

Let the world always remember,
That fateful day in September,
And the ones who answered duties call,
Should be remembered by us all.

       Remember the Christian youth group I've mentioned in my earlier posts? Yes, the JIVE (Jesus-Inspired Valuing Eternity) youth, and I'm a proud member of it. We are having our monthly "leader's meeting" every last Sunday of the month, and part of it is planning about the topics which will be discussed all through out the month. For this September, our topics are about the common fears of the youth.This is entitled "Fight or Fright?".

In line with our topic, I just want to share to you some trivia about fear or phobia.

"phobia"- a term that refers to a group of symptoms brought on by feared objects, places, persons, or situations.

Last night, I made sure that I will rise up at exactly 4 o'clock in the morning. I set up three alarm clocks to make sure I won't be late for tomorrow  because honestly, I have a hard time going out of the bed especially when I feel really tired.

Thankfully, this morning, I was up to bed even before the time I set all the alarm clocks! (I think this was the first time. Haha!) I decided not to take a bath because we will be jogging around and will be sweating a lot this morning. I just washed my face, then have my teeth brushed, and hair combed, then I was ready for the said activity.

Wonderful weather, beautiful sisters, sweet brother, lovely father, the Word of God- some of the reasons why I am really enjoying my Monday. :)

I started my day devoting my self to God. I read my Bible and I prayed. I believe that if you started Your day by immersing your soul with His complete and Final Revelation to man (which is the Bible), everything else will follow smoothly. All your anxious thoughts, worries, and heartache will be removed because of His Word.

 

Lipstick stains away!

Lipstick stains on counters, floors, and on some types of material can be removed with just a few dabs of WD 40.

 

Handy hanger trick

When packing a skirt for a trip, throw two (2) clothespins into your bag, too. Make sure they are the kind with springs. You can use them to convert a regular wire hanger, like you find in a hotel room, into a skirt hanger.

I am hoping that the first post regarding household tips really helped you :) There is more to come! :)





Emergency Antiseptic


For the cuts and scrapes, use white distilled vinegar as an antiseptic.

Guess what soothes tired skin?

White vinegar promotes skin health. Rub on tired, sore or swollen areas.

Need to learn- or relearn- Homemaking 101 to keep your home neat and tidy? Let's hear it from the experts...


Post-It does it


     Did you make a change to a cookbook recipe and want to remember it for the future? Write it down on a Post-It note and stick it right on that page.

New use for old hosiery

Fill in a section of hose with dried herbs such as rosemary or lavender, then tie off and hang in the closet or bathroom. Makes a great sachet. 

At the age of 33, Jesus Christ was condemned to death .

At that time, crucifixion was the "worst" death. Only the worst criminals were condemned to be crucified. Yet it was even more dreadful for Jesus, unlike other criminals condemned to death by crucifixion Jesus was to be nailed to the Cross by His hands and feet.

Each nail was 6 to 8 inches long. The nails were driven into His wrist. Not into His palms as is commonly portrayed. There's a tendon in the wrist that extends to the shoulder. The Roman guards knew that when the nails were being hammered into the wrist that tendon would tear and break, forcing Jesus to use His back muscles to support himself so that He could breath.