Archives for June, 2009

Rediscover What You Love Most

I’m looking for a PS3 players card for my little boy. He’s been asking me that for a few weeks now. Good thing, I saw one at this site that has tons of different games at an affordable prices. Then I chanced up at this tips from Alpha that she saw from here. Thought this is very nice! So, I post it here as well.

1. Begin with some time in solitude.
Find a quiet place to dream. When life spirals out of control and I lose sight of what I love about life, I usually find I haven’t taken any time out for solitude. I need to get away to be alone with my thoughts and to pray.

2. Get a journal and make lists of things you used to love.
The simple process of writing things down makes a big difference for me in finding clarity of thought. Seeing the things I love on a list makes everything feel possible and doable. I love to make lists like my 20 Little Things to jumpstart my thinking.

3. Create daily and weekly rituals out of things you love.
Find ways to incorporate in to your life those things you love most. Make embracing them a regular part of living — don’t let any one or any thing stand in the way! When you take the things you love and elevate them to a daily or weekly ritual you’ll find all the more pleasure in them as you look forward to those experiences on a regular basis!

4. Slow down.
Fill your days with activities that slow you down (yes, the opposite of what we tend to do!) and allow you to appreciate and savor moments of beauty.

5. Embrace simplicity.
Life as we know it is continually filled with new and complicated things. Our phones, our computers, our calendars, our TVs, even our washer and dryer seem to require an advanced degree to be able to use them. And those are the things invented to make life better and easier! Just when we master some new electronic gadget, they crash or the new model comes out and we are frustrated again.

Move away from the complicated as often as possible and enjoy things in their simplest, purest forms. Go back to some of the rituals and pleasures your grandmother might have enjoyed, before life moved into the fast lane.

6. Live life on purpose — dare to incorporate the things you love into your life.
You can do this! Being an adult doesn’t just mean we can have dessert before dinner and stay up until 10PM. It means we can live out the things we’ve always wanted to do.

Isn’t it nice? :) Enjoy!

 

Manic Monday

I am reading something about Mesothelioma lawyers. And this site offers really useful information. But since I haven’t updated this site again. I thought I’d answer this old MM for today! :D

Imagine you’re packing a picnic lunch. What would be in your basket?
+ Fruits, salads, bread and cheese!

If your life were a weather vane, which direction would it be pointing right now?
+ North.

What’s something that people do in traffic that really annoys you?
+ Keep buzzing when they know it’s traffic!

Have a great new week!

 

Can a toddler have a nightmares?

I have this question goes around for days now. I noticed that my little boy cries in the middle of the night and sobs like he was having a nightmare. Saw this and thought you’d want to read it as well. I was looking for a Linksys router because ours is acting up and the husband is not here yet. But I love what I am seeing. Tons of stuff I can just buy from there..

How to know if it’s a nightmare

Unless your toddler can tell you in words something that suggests she had a nightmare, it’s hard to know just what caused her nighttime distress.

There are many possible reasons a toddler might awake at night and be upset. Some may wake and crave comforting because they’ve never learned to soothe themselves back to sleep on their own. Some children awake because they’re ill or uncomfortable. But if your usual “good sleeper” suddenly wakes up crying, seems scared, and is clingy and has trouble getting back to sleep, she may in fact have had a nightmare. Usually it happens during the second half of the night, when dreaming is most likely to occur.

Nightmares shouldn’t be confused with night terrors, a less common sleep disturbance that normally strikes during the first third of the night. Children having a night-terror episode remain fast asleep throughout, in a deep, nondreaming state, yet they’re extremely agitated and hard to console. Afterward, they go back to snoozing soundly and don’t remember the incident in the morning.

Why nightmares happen

Your toddler’s nightmares are most likely linked to something that happened just before bed, like listening to a story that scared her or watching an upsetting show on TV.

Stress can also lead to nightmares. Bedtime itself can be a cause of stress, especially for a toddler who has separation anxiety. Being sick or being separated from a parent for a stretch of time can also be stressful for toddlers.

How to help your toddler after a nightmare

Go to your toddler when she cries out. Physical reassurance is important, so hold her or rub her back until she calms down. You may also want to make sure her favorite stuffed animal or toy is tucked in with her and double-check that the night-light is on. If you bring your toddler into your bed to comfort her, be aware you could be creating a habit that’s hard to reverse.

Talk to her about the nightmare if she’s old enough to understand what you’re saying. But keep in mind that “it’s only a dream” won’t be much consolation, since at this age she doesn’t grasp the difference between reality and dreams.

Have a great week! I’m off here now:)

 

Learning

A friend of mine wants to enroll something like this online colleges. But a little skeptical because he also need to work to support his own family. I have always told this person that going to school should be a priority specially in today’s crisis! So when I saw this online school, I thought this is what he need right now! Looking for a course and at the same time an online school. He can still work and go to school. This school offers 109 graduate and undergraduate specialization. There are tons of choices and you’ll never go out of stuff to specialize if ever! This school offers graduate degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, psychology, public health, public safety, and bachelor’s degree programs in business, information technology and a lot more!

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Bathrooms

1. What is the dominant color in your bathroom? Have you coordinated rugs, towels and the shower curtain to match this color?
+ Sky Blue this time:) I like it to be something like in the ocean..

2. What part of the bathroom needs the most attention from a cleaning crew?
+ the bowl of course and then the shower area.

3. How many rolls of unused toilet paper are waiting in the closet?
+ Around 6 now.

4. Check out the linen closet: which do you have fewest of: bath towels, hand towels or wash cloths?
+ bath towels now..it’s the middle of the week!

5. Take the quiz: What Bathroom Product Are You?
+ You Are a Comb
You are expressive and outgoing. You like to experiment with your personal style.
You are imaginative and very visual. You like to look good, and you’re attracted to beauty.

You are creative and design oriented. You redecorate often, and you like to make yourself over.
You are inventive and extremely original. You do things differently just because it feels good.

6. Of the products in your medicine cabinet, which brand have you used the longest?
+ Some ointments for the boys..

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Seasons

In the past week have you done anything to usher in or out a season?
+ We had a great summer fun..and cleaning everything possible.

What sort of seasonal traditions do you have?
+ 4 Seasons. Winter, Summer, Autumn and Spring

Which of the four seasons is your favourite? Why?
+ Spring! I love the not so cold and not so hot time of the year!

Is there any seasonal occurance you have not experienced (like snow)?
+ None..

 

Paintball Guns

You like playing toy guns? My bro likesthis cheap paintballs guns that is available online! He used to play with his friends here when he was here. I think it’s really a fun games and boys loves things like this really! So, if you are looking something like that, why not get yourself one of this paintball guns? They’re one of the highest quality gun maker and I’m sure it’s worth the money and wait if you get it online! You can get the starter package or a scenario gun, it’s worth it! they have great choices too. right now, they have free shipping for $100 items you order from them which is excluded the tax yet. I think, it’s a great deal already! So, check it out if you have a chance!!!

 

Kwoledge is Power

Did you do any sort of research in the last week? (Sure, Googling counts!)

Was it for work or play?
+ Both.

Learn anything you’d care to share?
+ Yeah..this little business we have made me realized more things. It’s all new to me yet I am really loving it everyday!

Do you have a hunger for knowledge or are you more passive?
+ Both..:D

Do you like the learning (aka school?)
+ Yes, I do:) Everyday, I want to learn new things!

 

Six

1. Have you ever heard of Wordpress?
+ Bu of course! Most of my authored blogs is in WP format!
2. If you use Wordpress have you updated to the most recent version yet?
+ My main blog but not the others..whioch reminds me to do that soonest!
3. When blogging with Wordpress, do you keep to the same theme/design or do you keep changing it?
+ Not changing anytime soon. Before, I did! But with super busy schedules, I doubt when will be the next!
4. What is your favourite Wordpress plugin?
+ Alexa! haha Spammer, get a life!
5. Do you will ever move from Wordpress?
+ Nope.
6. If you don’t use Wordpress then what blogging platform do you use and why?
+ Wordpress,ROCKS!

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Baby Gifts

In a few weeks time. A dear friend of mine will celebrate his baby’s first birthday. And since I am one of the God Mother’s. I was thinking to just buy baby gifts online. It’s much easier to do that these days. Specially that I have a business to go to everyday. With the convenient of online shopping, I bet you all want to shop online as well. I know shopping at a real store is still much fun but with working people like me, I just don’t have a luxury to go to the mall everyday. And this site that I chanced up to has tons of cute baby favors, I’m sure my friend will love it for her baby!

 

S9

Saturday 9: Never Say Never Again

1. Do you like James Bond films? If yes, what’s your favorite?
+ Yeah..Casino Royale.

2. Are you daring enough to go snorkeling in the water fountain at the mall?
+ Ah..not my kind:)

3. Do you sometimes hate everything and everyone around you?
+ Haha..yeah if I am PSM’ing:)

4. Do you secretly or openly believe the world revolves around you?
+ I guess so..

5. Would you rather buy a moped or a Harley Davidson?
+ Harley ROCKS!

6. Do you water ski or ice ski?
+ Neither.

7. Tell us about the last time that you tailgated.
+ There’s nothing to talk about.

8. What was the last concert that you attended?
+ Oh..it’s been a while. A couple of years ago by Jon Bon Jovi live in Tokyo.

9. What’s the most exotic food that you’ve ate?
+ Some Thai/Burmese foods..you don’t want to know! LOL

 

Curious as a Cat

1) If you could have any view in the world visible from your bed, what would it be?
+ View of a white sand beach..

2) What’s the first movie you remember ever seeing in a theater?
+ It was with my parents. We were watching about a great tidal wave..I can’t remember the title though but it was a sad movie.

3) What’s the most difficult confession you’ve ever had to make?
+ Oh..this ones off the hook! haha

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.

+ A musician in the park! Cool!

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Power Options

I came across this covered calls that is a great help if you want to learn more about trading stocks. It provides the essential data you need to invest with stock options. I am also learning how to trade and it’s a good thing if I know since the stocks hubby bought over a decade ago needs constant attention too. Not big but helps a lot for our annual earnings. This site helps you understand some information’s on how to trade wisely and properly. You can find, compare and analyze the important options you have. They have a customer support that will help you as well. I am still not sure if I really want to learn. But With the PowerOptions’ suite of tools, you can search for the highest return call trades from the universe of 110,000+ Covered call possibilities. Check it out!

 

Manic Part 2

What is the last song that was stuck in your head and how did you get rid of it?
+ I’d Rather..it’s been in my head for days..haha And then the truly madly deeply song..I think I’m in love! Bwahaha Feeling teenager eh!

If you had to say what one thing in your life best represents your freedom, what would it be?
+ My “ME” Time.

If you were invited to the White House for dinner tonight, what would you wear from your current wardrobe?
+ The black dress I have save for the longest time:) The husband bought it during his travels. Which until now, fits me alright:)

Happy Days!

 

Manic Wednesday

Do you usually wear perfume/cologne? If so, what’s your current favorite?
+ Yes, I do. Right now, I’m using Bvlgari Eu de Toilettte for women:)

What’s the last book you’ve read that you thought was really good? If you don’t have one, what looks promising on your to-be-read list?
+ Twilight Saga and Chronicles of Amber!

Fill in the blank: I wouldn’t be caught dead _________.
+ if I am not that so stupid:) LOL

Happy day everyone!

 
 

~About the Author~

Mommy to 2 handsome boys. Late 20's. Expat living with her family abroad. Purple Lover. Shopaholic. Digital scrapper. Photographer.Loves to travel. Adores good food. Computer Engineer turned SAHM.So, stop by, read and be comfortable! Enjoy and contact me if you have questions! And please be NICE!

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