Back From A Short Vacation, Now Working Again...

Last week, we stayed at our parent's place in Opol. It was like a mini vacation in a place that's near, but that which also seems far. We had to buy ingredients like top sirloin and all others for my brother's birthday, which we actually celebrated not just one day, but for all the time we stayed there. It was a breather for all of us. A short vacation of some sort. Well, it wouldn't be a FULL vacation for me if SMART and SUN internet connections were cooperative enough in that location. I was never able to finish online tasks for so many days, and now I am facing deadline, lol.. Hahaha.. Anyhow, I loved the fact that we were able to rest from online work for a couple of days... 

We arrived in the evening, and in the morning of the next day, the day before my brother's big day, we witnessed a FUN RUN as runners passed by my parent's house, then we headed towards the beach. We actually had breakfast there, and went back home at eight.

We usually buy fresh seafoods from beach vendors like the lady in blue in the photo below... See that portable scale to weigh the food?

Well, that's what vendors do before telling you the price, and then advising the client to have them broiled for an extra fee of P 50 per kilo... You do not pay until the cooked food is delivered... 

So after buying the food, we go back to the water, until the food arrives and we eat breakfast...

Well, that's what we had.. Some salty sweet fresh fish broiled to perfection, as well as the huge squids...

It's totally different eating broiled food at the beach than indoors.. I so love that, and looking forward to another short vacation sometime soon.. but for now, I am working on a Sunday to make up for the lost time to finish all my tasks...

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Know Your Weapons Against DUI Charges

When you get arrested for driving under the influence or DUI, you have a lot of potential problems on your hands. At the worst case, you might end up going to jail for awhile. At the very least, this can be a dark smudge on your record, bail money you are never going to get back and the temporary loss of your car to the impound lot. However, you are not defenseless, and the following can help you out.

Your Social Network

When you have a good social network to back you up, your defense is a lot stronger than if you try to go it alone. In fact, a dui character reference letter may even be able to sway the court in your favor. If it comes down to a question of whether to charge you or not, a one-time breach might be forgiven if enough people support the fact that you're a generally good person. Unfortunately, many people frequently forget DUI laws. For these kinds of serial offenders, there really is no saving them.

Your Lawyer

With a bad lawyer or no lawyer, you have a hard row to hoe. For some people working a simple case, this might be marginally passable. But for most people, the law is far too complicated and the legal process is far too scary to navigate individually. So when it comes time to use an attorney, make sure it's someone who is dedicated and experienced. Relying on a public defender is primarily for the indigent, and it carries consequences.

A good lawyer, on the other hand, can make your case very successfully. When your attorney has a solid case to work with and your record is reasonable, your weapons in defending yourself against this kind of charge become even stronger.

Your Past

Your past can ultimately be a very strong indicator of your future. If your past experience has not been good, your future may involve a lot more court appearances and even some time on the inside. If your attorney and the other people in your social network don't have a very good past to work with on your part, they may not be able to defend you.

However, your past can also do very well for you. If this is your first offense, it should be a minimal charge. If there was nothing to exacerbate the problem such as an accident, this also works in your favor. The more good time you've had in the past, the better your time is likely to be in the future.

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Muve Music Brings You Closer to Your Favorite Artists

Music does more than soothe the savage beast. Music inspires and uplifts, making it easier to do so many things. Working out, housework or dealing with work all seem to be better every time you're listening to the tunes you love best. Thanks to advanced technology, you always have access to music through computers, MP3 players and cell phones. Muve Music makes it even more effortless to listen and learn more about your favorite artists whenever you want. For instance, once Muve Music presents B.o.B. to 92.3 NOW, along with many other amazing artists, several fans and Muve Music subscribers will definitely enjoy the opportunity to listen.

Streamlining Your Experience

One of the great things about programs like Muve is that you no longer need to juggle a bunch of electronics. Cell phones can do just about everything, nowadays, from giving you directions to calling restaurants and making reservations for you. You no longer need to carry a separate MP3 player either. Listening to music on your phone makes life that much easier. With the benefits of Muve Music, you can enjoy the ease of listening to music right on your phone, even as you carry on conversations, play games, send text messages and surf the web! No matter where you are, Muve Music can get you access to the songs of your favorite artists.

Getting to Know Your Favorite Artists

Many people who love music also enjoy getting to know their favorite artists. Besides music, new tracks and special collaborations, Muve Music also provides their users with special Q&A sessions and performances, featuring your favorite musicians and bands. Events like the one where Muve Music presents B.o.B to 92.3 NOW, helps fans learn more about the artist's inspirations, visions, his music making processes and lots of other personal information. Besides B.O.B, you can also have access to information of other artists. Other exclusive offers from Muve Music will include limited releases and special edition songs, commentary and recordings.

People who enjoy music definitely appreciate the opportunity to get to know their favorite artists more. Whether they may be aspiring musicians or singers themselves, or were just simply inspired by the artist's music, fans enjoy an inside and exclusive look into the life of the musician they look up to. Getting the chance to be the first to obtain special tracks, commentary, interviews and access allows each fan to feel a little closer to their favorite artists. Users will have less hassle in transferring their favorite music, less research on exclusive information and definitely more time to enjoy the benefits of having Muve Music.

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A Little Boost Helps a Lot!

I read in a magazine that low levels of testosterone can not only cause impotence, but can also trigger prostate cancer. That is really scary. It should be balanced in both men and women and although women need a little of it, still it important for conception. That's why there are now many vitamins and food supplements that cater to the giving testosterone a boost. That, plus eating foods that can enhance it, will surely do the trick. In case you do not know yet, bananas can help. So with oysters and beans. You can also have honey and lots of garlic, as they too can be of so much advantage. Now, for those who are conscious about avocados, try them as they can also help if your problem is a low level testosterone. But a word of caution though, too much of it can do so much harm too. 

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Philippine Homeschool Conference 2012

The Homeschooling Association of the Philippine Islands (HAPI) recently made announcements that the country's 4th Homeschooling Conference has been scheduled to happen on May 19, 2012. Set to take place at St. Francis Square Ortigas Center in Mandaluyong, the event will gather parents, academe, and homeschooling experts in one venue to promote awareness of the program, as well as provide guests with access to homeschool-related tools and services.

Homeschooling is a practice that, over the years, has rapidly gained popularity in the Philippines. Providing children with a familiar and relaxed learning environment that allows parents to tailor-fit certain aspects of their education based on their needs, remote education shatters the long-standing concept that prime education happens only within the confines of the classroom, and is also proven to unlock certain hidden potentials of the student—presenting more room for growth and enhancement.

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That Cardigan

Mother's day is near and I am looking forward to that cashmere cardigan to be wrapped and given to the recipient. My daughter is crazy about whatever occasion would come around as she would then prepare her cards and make one for each person she will be giving her labor of love to. In fact, when she saw the different designs of cardigans in the catalog, she was ecstatic, and asked me if she can make one in the future. So I gingerly told her that she will need to learn how to do it, otherwise, she should simply buy them from the boutiques, lol.

Anyway, I am loving the cardigan as the color is just right. It will surely match the eyes of the person, to whom it is intended for. I chose to give her a cardigan this year as she requested for it, but somehow, I managed to trick her by saying that I wouldn't be able to do so. When she gets my package, I am sure she will have a really wonderful surprise.. 

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Vote for Jessica Sanchez

This image was shared in Facebook. When I saw this, I saw how it went on television. I was even crying for joy that Jessica Sanchez was saved by the judges so she won't have to lose her chance at becomning the American Idol. But what struck me was when one of the judges said that she is one ofthe best singers in America and that the contest is a quest at finding who the best is. 

Jessica didn't go home that night, and friends and supporters of Jessica should know that even if she is good, her VOTES count most.. so we should all vote for her to win...

http://www.americanidol.com/vote/

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Questions Dilluted the Process...

How many people ask questions that they already know the answer? Of course, it's not about whether the rain will stop or when it will come. Or, it could go like "does natadrol work?", or "how do frogs sleep?", and a bunch of whatnots. Questions also come dressed in so many ideas relevant or not that is infact conveyed even while the one asking questions is not at all aware of what he or she is doing. Guess that's how people who lie are being found out...

Ah.. My question is, "will I ever finish what I am doing now?" and I could just laugh at the thought that thinking about them simply makes me slack off and finish even later that how I wanted to finish. Not that I do not have the heart to do them, it's just that, I have so many ideas in mind but couldn't quite figure out what to do first. Crazy huh? 

"Questions dilluted the process".. I remember that line from V- Monologues, and I laugh about it. Yeah, it may be an understatement but it does mean something.. Oh pardon me, I am really very sleepy right now..

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Remembering My Grandmother

When we arrived here in the house of my aunt, the kids played in the yard and I just took pictures of them having fun while being settled at the modern outdoor seating. While they were busy running around and jumping about, I took pictures of the background too. And so, my eyes strayed on the orchids in bloom.They were so much the same as one of my grandmother's orchids. My grandmother loved orchids that she had so many different varieties of orchids that she personally took care of. 

Looking at the blooms reminds me of my grandmother's beautiful smile and the beautiful person that she was.. We were all blessed to have a wonderful grandmother whose life was generously spent loving all her children and grandchildren, family and friends and everyone who she sincerely showed love in her own way. I remember the pastel too. The pastel she makes out of love, and gives as gifts with personal labels. I also remeber her handicrafts as well as the pictures she patiently compiled in albums for specific persons be it her child, grandchild, relative or friend. Best of all, I am reminded or our small conversations, serious or not. I miss you lola..We'll meet again, I am sure of that..

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YUM!

Thank you Vic for your yummy Peanut Kisses. My sister, Lili and I-- we all loved munching on them. They are our long time favorite treats from Bohol.. And Robstry, thanks for this one too. I just love the crunch on the side plus the nuts on top.. Looking forward to my order to take with me as pasalubong for my family in Butuan..

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Someone Unsubscribed..

Someone unsubscribed from my blog. This is a first time, and I feel bad because this is a real person unsubscribing and not an autobot. I do not know her on a personal level, but have met in our group's page in Facebook. In fact, this person has been asking me for likes and comments, whenever she joins contests at Facebook. Well, things like this can go even more bloody, as my cousins would quote pages from Assassins Creed: Revelations. It is just a subscription, and I am not bothered by it. Truth is, unsubscription has been a great deal for some bloggers, especially when those who unsubscribed subscribed only prior to joining contests from a blogger's blog.  In her case, I have seen her post comments about people unsubscribing and how badly she feels about said people. But then, now, it is she who is doing it as well. Tsk tsk tsk.. bad.. 

On the lighter note, I think it is best that she unsubscribe. For she may not really be reading the posts anyway. It will be a waste of space on her email. NO BIGGIE!!

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FREEDOM

What do you think of this? Do you agree or not? I saw this being shared at Facebook, and I really think the message is clear.. We should all respect each other.

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Funeral Planning

Nobody in their right mind would hire someone for planning a funeral for them or their loved one years before it will even happen. I mean, it's not like a wedding or an anniversary or a birthday party that needs some planning to have a perfect presentation, where a program is set and made beautiful by the choices of songs, music, performances, speeches and all others. In our culture, to even speak about the death of a parent is bad enough as it will equate being too aggressive to get what the parents will leave behind. Besides that, we do not really know for sure, when we shall go back to dust.

But then, maybe, if the person who passed on is a very important person, and tens of thousands will be observing the funeral rites with very important persons as guests, will it be reasonable enough to hire a funeral planner. On the other hand, if we talk about this business, funeral planning, it is actually acceptable and even widely accepted in countries where loved ones are busy and would not have time to put together a beautiful funeral for the loved one that passed on. 

For the sake of understanding, funeral planning happens right after a loved one dies, where the direct family is not able to organize activities within the wake and the funeral. While each religion varies in rites, different cultures have also different beliefs that can be observed on how and what they do during this time. For a funeral planner to be successful, he or she must know all practices as well as all distinct acts, in order to give much emphasis on the loved ones' religious or personal preferences parallel to his beliefs and culture as well as traditions of the family.

Actors and actresses, as well as politicians who have passed on, may have been featured online as well as on television, the news and even in blogs, to have such a  beautiful, solemn funeral. The description will vary as how spectators will see during the said ceremony.. 

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eGraduation

I have seen on the news that parents who are out of the country and will not be able to see the graduation of their kids as they happen, can now watch the said ceremony live via stream online. It is more than just web video conferencing, but witnessing a complete program as they happen. All public schools in Luzon have adapted such eGraduation streaming so that OFWs can be rewarded by witnessing their kids' graduation ceremonies on time, or even watch the replay online. One parent even cried because for so many years, she has never really witnessed any of her children's graduation, except for her son who graduated with honors. She was so happy, she cried. 

So, if said live streaming had been adapted by all public schools, as well as the private schools, then OFW parents around the world, would have seen their children march and graduate online.. 

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Loot Bags for Cadayunan Primary School Christmas Party

Last December, CDO Bloggers Inc went to Cadayunan Primary School in Besigan for our Christmas Outreach Program. But then, when we went there, the toothbrushes from Firefly Toothbrush had not arrived yet. They did arrive three days after. So we resolved in going back to Cadayunan Primary School for a Loot Bag giving during their Christmas party which was scheduled on December 16, 2011.

However, in the evening of December 13, 2011 we received word that the kids will be coming to the city on the 16th, and that their Christmas Party had been moved earlier by a day, December 15, 2011. Because the schedule was moved, we have not been able to go there for each of our personal reasons and schedules plotted beforehand. So instead, we opted to simply send the loot through their adviser, Sir Joseph.

 We were so lucky that Guard Insect Repellent Lotion was added to the loot.

And while toothbrushes were given by Firefly Toothbrush, blogger friend, Dhadha Garcia, provided the toothpastes that we added in the Christmas pack.

I met Sir Joseph at Jollibee Carmen, which was the meeting point during the previous trip to Besigan.

I was so thankful that Lili's Christmas party was scheduled December 19, for most of the members were busy with kids' Christmas parties at their schools, and all other Christmas related engagements that day. At least, I was able to meet their adviser as early as 6 A.M., and when I met him, I learned that he and Teacher Reyn were still busy cooking food to be brought to Besigan.. 

Well, we all know that December 16 midnight and December 17, 2011 was the infamous TS Sendong tragedy. This is actually a long overdue post due to TS Sendong complications from December 2011 onwards.

It was only in February 2012 that I saw the pictures of the kids during their Christmas Party.. 

I am glad that the kids are okay after TS Sendong also hit some parts of Besigan. I am happy that they liked our small token of love.. 

And they are all thankful to all sponsors too. Thank you so much for making the kids at Cadayunan Primary School happy..

Aside from the items above, included inside the loot are candies, toys, biscuits and cookies and money tokens for each kid. Below is what each child will get inside the loot bag...

Thanks to my friend Amy for the money tokens. The plan was to give them inside Red Pockets, but changes went with the changes in the schedule.. We are glad Teacher Joseph made it possible for us to still send what we all wanted to give..

I would also like to thank Mommy Raya, another mommy blogger who lives in Thailand for the candies. The biscuits and cookies were from our own stock at home. My daughter told me that she wanted to give them away for the kids at Cadayunan Primary School, after seeing all the photos of our previous visit.

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Things To Look For In A Freight Shipping Company

Some things that you need to consider when looking for a freight shipping company.

Sending and transporting cargo via freight shipping is no simple matter. Various factors can affect not just the delivery time, but also the overall condition of your cargo. This is extremely important especially if your cargo is of sensitive nature, of great value, expensive, fragile, or of personal importance.

To make sure you get the best freight shipping services available, here are some of the things that you should look for.

·         Local pickups. An excellent shipping company takes the responsibility of transporting your cargo from the source all the way to its destination. In other words, a good shipping company takes the worry of taking the package from your house to the company or to any other packaging center away from your hands. No, it’s not supposed to be an extra service. It’s more like a show of confidence on the company’s part. If they aren’t even confident enough in transporting your package from your house to the delivery or packaging centers, then what more to the cargo’s intended destination?

·         Versatile packaging services. Second, freight shipping companies should cater to its customers’ needs and requests. They should be versatile enough to be able to accommodate any type of package and have the appropriate means to safeguard the cargo. Freight Dynamics, for example, offers custom packaging services like foam-in-place packaging, palletizing, or completely customizable crating. Others, however, are limited to just standard-sized crates, bubble-wraps, and shrink-wraps. If you’re looking for a secure shipping company to take care of your valuable cargoes, go for the one that offers you the most choices of security and packaging systems.

·         Complete packaging, storage and transportation system in one. Most freight shipping companies partner with cheap freight moving services and other third party movers to complete the transfer of their cargos. In other words, they outsource some of the work that they promised to deliver. How exactly does this affect your package? Since third party groups don’t necessarily have the same commitment as the original freight shipping company you chose, you cannot expect them to place the same amount of care on your cargo as the first shipper you talked to. In contrast to this, if your shipping company is a complete system on its own, complete with movers all the way to local delivery crews, they are the only ones who would handle your cargo. They would put better care of your things.

·         Warehousing and Distribution Services coupled with real-time Inventory Monitoring. For special cargoes that require inventories, only a limited number of shipping companies offer warehousing services and meticulous distribution services. And even for the few who do, even fewer real-time online access to inventory monitoring. So if your cargo is of the same sensitive type, better look for these specialized shipping companies. 

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Bathroom Lighting..

Ever since Sendong happened, we are at the mercy of our tight budget. However, when it comes to bathroom lighting, and all other important things in the house, we do spend wisely. Sometimes, we are able to spend a huge sum, if only, it's for the best benefit. I mean, yes, contemporary bathroom lighting is nice, but if you speak about lights that can drive away mosquitoes, then it will come more appealing. 

 On the contrary, since my parents are about to plan the design for the new house that they are going to transfer to, in May, lighting, and decor are two important things they are actually considering. So from time to time, we do visit websites that offer ideas, and those that actually sell lighting and fixtures that are within the budget range. 

My mother saw this really nice golden bronze bathroom lighting which is on sale now at half the price. It is a lovely piece that can add not only beauty, but light to a bathroom. What's more, it gives a bathroom personality and charm. Surely, anyone would love to stay in a bathroom with such lighting fixture. Of course, there are other designs to complement the aesthetics of any room, be it a bathroom, living room, dining room, bedroom or even the kitchen. But if it's more on bathroom lighting, I suggest you too should explore The Bathroom Lighting Outlet. I think I will need to explore some more so I can find more designs at the site, that I can suggest to my parents.

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Being an Online Media..

I received an invitation to be in Butuan City this weekend for some media event. This is what I love about my current occupation. You get invitations to travel for free, and get the latest news and updates too. What's more, we get to be part of the media, being that bloggers are actually online media people, minus the fee of course. Anyhow, we get the greatest advantage as our scope is infinite.

Actually, this invitation is not the first. Two years ago, we were also invited to be in Manila for the launching of a certain program by Alaxan and the Department of Labor and Employment. Locally, we do cover certain events too. We've been to openings of establishments, installation of important persons in certain organizations, and many others. Aside from doing tasks and finishing online assignments, these offline gigs surely make happy.

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Must Be...

The other day, I met doctors and nurses who are on duty but are not wearing their medical uniforms. Well, technically, they are on duty because they are doing some outreach tasks in one of the evacuation centers. I noticed that they are quite young to be doctors and nurses. They look like high school students or college students in their freshmen year. 

But then again, maybe they just look young. I was staring at the identification card of one of them just to ensure that I am not dreaming. But while one of  the lady doctors opened her bag, I noticed the food she had inside, which was actually what she was trying to get anyway. She took out a sandwich, an apple and a chocolate drink of some known brand of food supplement. So it got me thinking that the said brand of food supplement truly works. Hahaha.. Are you thinking what I am thinking?

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Calling college kids! Help transform communities with the Filipino youth

Young minds coming together can spark great ideas. 

Believing in the youth’s ideas and their desire to make a positive difference, Unilab Ideas Positive, a social marketing clinic and competition-in-one, provides a venue for college students to share their innovative and sustainable ideas to address the health and wellness concerns of their communities—and turn those ideas into reality.

To help the youth turn their ideas into concrete health and wellness programs for their communities, Unilab Ideas Positive provides them with:

•a 3-day social marketing boot camp, where they learn and understand social marketing approaches from a pool of experts using current and relevant social marketing practices and case studies, and

•a seed money so they can implement their social marketing programs within six months.

Now on its third year, Unilab Ideas Positive gets even better with a focus not only on positive ideas, but also on positive outcomes—creating a difference where it matters, in partnership with the Filipino youth.

What’s new this 2012?

Unilab Ideas Positive is now expanding from Metro Manila to the entire Philippines, covering North Luzon, South Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. More college students will, thus, have an opportunity to help transform their chosen communities with their social marketing ideas.

And because more positive ideas will be developed, more communities will benefit. Fifteen (15) teams will each be given Php100,000 seed money from Unilab Foundation for the implementation of social marketing programs—a total of Php1.5 million seed money.

Indeed, it’s an even more exciting Unilab Ideas Positive this year with bigger prizes at stake. But more than the prizes, it’s the opportunity to come together for a shared goal of a healthier nation that makes Unilab Ideas Positive a rewarding venue for the Filipino youth to make a significant contribution where it is needed most.

Want to be part of this transformative journey towards a healthier Philippines? It’s time for you to team up for a healthier nation! Start sharing your idea by visiting www.unilabideaspositive.com

 

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You Need Energy?

Have you heard about party enhancers? I read about K6 herbal incense and some Spiritual powders that help increase or decrease energy levels. A friend of mine even told me about a certain brand, Herbal City LLC products, which are said to be safe. Well, they can not be considered as legal mood enhancing herbal products,if they aren't. The said products help people feel good. That is quite literal. People who go for recreation, people who love the night life, and those who need to be in one place when they feel so tired already. So said products help ease one's stress, or decrease stress levels until relaxation is achieved. They are also said to help depression, as well as anxiety. Workaholics need this, if I may add. 

Anyway, why the interest in Herbal City LLC products? Lately, I have been feeling down. I read that they do not have harmful side effects, so I guess they're worth a try. But of course, I wouldn't want to rely on the product only. I have engaged myself in exercise and some adjustments in the food intake. More energy giving foods for me.. And lots of positive thoughts...

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Happy Women's Day 2012

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Accomodations Within The Budget

Has anyone tried reservations online for accommodations anywhere in the country and abroad? I once tried booking a reservation online, and I really saved a lot of money doing so. It was during my trip to Davao City, last year, when I joined the Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2010. Then I read about iBilik Philippines. I looked at the different reservations on the list, and somehow I have now another option as well as another idea where to have online reservations, the next time I travel where I will need accommodations. But of course, if we go to places where we have close relatives, it will not be necessary. 

I have also learned that we can actually make a business out of room rentals, as there are now many homes which offer home rentals or room rentals, and they prove to be very helpful for budget travelers. No need to rent an apartment for really long periods of time because there are cheap room rentals on a daily basis. Cool idea, isn't it? And with this I wonder if there'd be people who would be interested to have their homes rented, or offer their extra rooms for such business.

If our house hasn't been included under TS Sendong property damages, I could also include it in the list. Who knows, someone may just be interested in it. After TS Sendong, we realize how beneficial and lucrative the home rental business is. Imagine, our previous apartment takes P 3,700 from us monthly, and the pad is just small with only one room and not so comfortable living space. In this new apartment, the owner took P 16,000 for deposits and down payment, plus all other deposits like maintenance deposit and the like. Apart from that, she will get P 4,800 monthly from me. Sure the apartment is better than the previous one, with two rooms and a bigger living space. But still, it is not as comfortable as we imagine a house to be. But then hey, we all sure can make a compromise. I think when traveling on a budget, we also can do the same.

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Hello March 2012

Hello March 2012. You came so suddenly. I can't believe that in a few days I will turn 36. Whew. What a ripe age for everything in life. I am happy that despite all the challenges and ordeals, I came through them alive and well. Most importantly, I came through with a better perspective and lots of positivity that I am still a happy person regardless of the circumstance. My family is better too. My father finally shaved his beard. Now he does not look like Ramon Mitra, but Virus, the school director from the movie 3 Idiots. Hahaha.. Kidding aside, I am happy that he has done so. It is an indication that he is now okay with his living condition, though he is still naturally coping from the TS Sendong devastation. I can't wait to use the grills with my father's recipe on grilled meat and fish. Now that he is back to his cheerful self, I am sure he will be back exploring in the kitchen, like he's done so before Sendong.

So dear March, cooperate. Please be kinder than December, January and February. Please allow us to fully recover...

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