Good yet cheap eyeglasses

My mother is having problem to read when she is so near from the words that she wants to read, that's why she didn't want to get so close to those words, I guess she is far sighted. But then her vesion is getting worst and worst so she went to the eye doctor and had her eyes checked, and the doctor didnt find any serious problem with her eyes other than she needs to have reading glasses. She then prescribed my mom a reading glasses. But my mother found out that the glasses that the doctor prescribed her cost too much, and it's way out of her budjet, so she waited to get the eye glasses that she needs to have, till she save enough money.

I feel sorry for my mother because she likes to read the bible alot but the letters are too small, so I started looking for cheap eyeglasses for her and for my husband at the same time, since he has vision problem too. I checked around about the cheap eyeglasses, with good quality that fits to my mom and husband's needs. It is not that easy when you shop for some eyeglasses online because you dont really know the quality. But I could only think online because I found a great deal such as Zenni Optical that offers great quality at low cost. I'm doing these search for my mom and for my husband but I guess I will also benefit because as I kept on browsing it's pages , I found a fashion eyeglasses for women which Im interested with, and because of that I didn't get bored searching for eyeglasses.

Another fun weekend

It has been almost a week since we snowmobiled last, but I just noticed that my back pain just gone. For the past few days I had back pain for the very first time from snowmobilling. And I do believe that it was the funniest snowmobile I ever experienced, because I went so fast up to 50mpr. And I couldn't believe that I was able to do it because I was always scared going so fast but this time that everybody was going so fast, according to my husband that he was going 80mph!... and I dont think that I could ever go that fast.

Anyways, last week we went to the very nice place, and I think it was so good for skateboarding too, not just snowmobiling. I shared the pics that I took to my friend and she was amazed of the sorrounding beauty, and to me it is soo peacefull too, and I would like to go back there next time we snowmobile hopefully.

Prevent junk emails

A lot of people today relies on their computer too much. But computer is not that safe because for all these hackers, viruses, etc. Me and my husband is having problems with our emails, because we get all these junk emails in our inbox folders that supposedly go to spams. We have been so careful with our email addresses and we just don’t know how did we get all these junk emails. We are so afraid to do online business because of all these junk emails, so afraid that we might get scammed again. We asked a lot of friends for advice of what could be the best thing to do to prevent this junk emails? And a friend told us that
email hosting is the best way to do. According to him that he had the same problem like us before, and a friend of him referred him an email host who can took care of his concerns.

Now, he is very happy with the result from email hosting because he can use his email for a lot of things without worrying a thing from spammers. Well, we are happy for him and we better do the same thing so that our email will have more privacy and not so easy to get junk emails that could carry viruses, worms and all that.

Online dating

In our world today, online dating is one of the easiest way to date foreigners, although it is like risky but alot of online dating turned into real love and success marriage. Im proud to say that I am one of those women who wanted to marry a foreigner and I found him online and married happily. I know it sounds so imposible to know a person's real character just by chatting online or by the phone without even spending time in person, and it is also impossible to check the person's background/history too if she/himself wouldn't tell you the truth. But I feel lucky because dating profile headlines exist which leads me to the real site where I found the very gentleman in my world. I know alot of people who didn't want to get involve with online dating for some good reasons, but when they knew how happy I am with my hubby, then they started to sign up and hoping to found the love of thier lives. Unfortunately, I know some women who are not so lucky about the man that they found online. Since knowing the person's real characte online is hard find out, that's why I advice to invite them to come over and spend time together, that might be better to give you more clue about the guy that could become your husband/wife.

In this time, I learned that it is not only foreigners do the online dating but there are some online dating that you could choose local people. So, dont be lonely anymore, look for the right person for you online, right from your home and you may use "dating profile headlines" to guide you the right place to the right person.

Dont forget the wedding confetti

On my wedding day, my organizer/coordinator which is just my friend too, asked me alot of things that we needed to have for my wedding. She mentioned alot of stuff that I didn't know what it was for, but anyway, I trusted her and I knew she was just wanted the best for my wedding. But one thing she forgot to mention was the wedding confetti, which is nice, to pour to the bride and groom when they walk on the aisle going out from the place where they got married. So, we added the wedding confetti to our list, then she got online and found the company named Artistry in Motion who have alot of different kinds/styles of confetti's, for different occassions.

Country life

I was born in remote island in the Philippines, but I moved into the city when I was around 13 and proceed my study till I graduated in high school. I learned alot of things in the city that I would never learned back in the island where I was born such as chatting, that leads me to the best man in my world. Then I learned that my man lives in out in the country which I am not used to, so I spent much time to think and think, and finally I made the best decission to marry and reside with him in the US but we should spend time in my country too.. to make it fair for both of us. Anyway, I did alot of adjustments here in the States, alot of things are different. Plus, I am not used being alone alot of times, and cannot go no where, when husband is not around, because I have no drivers license first of all, then I dont know where to go, would be nice if I have friends close by. Though I struggled to adjust, but I think I am feeling alot better now, in other words, I think I able to adjust alot of things here. In fact, I now like living out in the country and learned to love alot of country things such as musics, since my husband always listen to the country radio station. Well, Im going to share my favorite country music here. I didn't mind the lyrics of this song but I just love this song unexplainably..LOL.

High quality

For me shopping for house furnitures is fun but it's not fun spending money though, when it's not neccesary. Alot of times I get confused which one to pick or what style/design, because they are all looks nice to me except for the price. Sometimes it's not necessary to buy expensive stuff when you can get cheaper one at the same quality, because some of those things cost more because of the brands, which is not necessary to me. But also, we have to pay more when we have too for great quality, so checking it real good is a must thing to do.

When I shop for home furnitures, such as Dining Room Tables, I always make it sure that I get great quality at a very reasonable price. Alot of times, me and my husband bought very cheap stuff and then it wouldn't last very long, just like our couch that he bought at the auction. He bought it because he thought it was great deal, and now we need to replace it because something is broken underneath, and it wasn't too long ago when he bought it. So, I started to talk to him, not to look for cheap stuff all the time, that we also must willing to pay more, if we have too, just to be sure that we got lifetime quality. We may not know so much which one would last so long, but we check around, and ask people we know to have more idea.

Special times

When I was in Alaska, I really enjoyed my time in fishing, grilling, meeting new relatives. The thing I love the most is when I met my new relatives, then we talked alot outside in the patio while we grilled. To me, it was just so wonderful that I had a chance to spent 2 weeks with them and got so close to them and I so miss them.

When we got back home from Alaska, I was then encouraged to have a patio outside. Because I have a friends that wants to come over everynow and then. To me patio is a good place for me and my friends to talk and laugh out loud without disturbing our husbands/others, just like what we did back in Alaska. Women have our own thing and so is men I do believe. Also, I like to go outside the house and do my chores and be able to rest in patio, and dont have to run into the house.

Having patio is not only useful for relaxing, "chica chica" with friends and relatives, it could also add up beauty to our house.

I couldn't wait to have a patio because I have in my mind the outdoor patio furniture that I really want to get. Eventhough we dont have a patio yet but I always look at the outdoor furniture that I like and I know it will look so good and comfortable on the patio.

Help Haiti

By now you probably heard about the tragedy that happened in Haiti, that leaves hearbreaking situation to the victims. Those people are so desparate for help, eventhough the government worldwide and charities are reaching their help to those less-fortunate people, but it would still take so much time for them to get back on their feet.

In this valentines day, do you care about reaching Haiti your little help? Do you know that you could show your love to your loved ones and be able to help Haiti at the same time? Yes, you could do that just by buying Dark Chocolate from Intentional Chocolate who donates their profit to Charities Supporting Haiti. It would be so great if you have a big heart for those who needs it the most and making your loved one so happy at the same time too.

Thanks for your help! God Bless You!

It didn't happen

I have been so tired since this morning, even I didn't do much in the house. So, I thought about taking a nap after I ate lunch. Since I got here in the US I cant remember that I lay around on bed in day time, not even the times when we just got home from the long travel, like from the Philippines.

When I have alot of things to do, seems like my mind couldn't be in peace, my mind want to get things done as soon as possible, but my body refuses. That's I have more like mental stress than physical stress. My brain is so active, even in bedtime my brain will just run like a computer. So, today I thought about resting my brain/mind after I ate lunch, but when I laid around in the bedroom my husband started to put up the blind curtains that we bought the other day and since he couldn't do it all, he always asked my help.. Sigh! Now im wide awake but still tired.

Cash Loan

Having your own car here in the States is very important as a source for land tranportation since there is no jeepney that will take us wherever we go like Philippines. However, I have seen few public transportation in the city such as bus, and a taxi cab. But I dont think that the bus will go out in countryside, so if you live out in the country and dont have a car, you have to hire a taxi to take you wherever. I couldn't imagine riding a taxi everytime I have to go some place, for sure it is expensive, if not way too expensive. But if you also own a car, it could be expensive too by the maintainance, repairs, insurance, etc. Almost every little thing here is expensive, that's why there are times that we need to refinance whatever we have. And it's nice to hear that we dont have deal with big loans when we dont need that much because now we can cash loan for car title, that's right we can cash loan for our car title. And most of us knew, that when we do cash loans, it needs some background checks, so, clear title should be one of the requirements, since we are talking about cash loan car title. Well I think car title cash loans is one of the best way when we need a quick cash loan.

Paving stones

I didn't see very much beautiful houses in the place where I came from, because usually the pretty houses are on the mountains, or in subdivision places. Here in the US I learned alot of great ideas on how to make the house pretty because I look at magazines for home improvements in and outside. But making improvements/changes to our homes is very costly, and for sure it will take so much time. But if you really desire to make those improvements, you just dont think how much you will spend, but how beautiful it will be when it's done. In making such improvements to our homes might be great idea after all, when the value goes up.

Adding interlocking paving stones in our driveway may not be necessary but it will sure make your driveway looks so pretty, neat and smooth. But when we planned for such improvement, we also picked very carefully the driveway contractors to do the job, because it could easily be swept away if there will be bad weather when it is not done right. So, pick very carefully the contractors that are capable to do the job. And if want to know some great driveway contractors just go to http://systempavers.com/Gallery/GalleryDriveways.aspx and be one of the satisfied customer.

Unique one

In preparing for the wedding, a wedding invitation cards is one important thing that must have, to invite the people that close to our hearts, to share the excitement and one of the most unforgettable moment in life.

I thought before that wedding invitation cards was easy thing to do. I also wasn't aware that there are many kinds of wedding invitation cards such as wedding save the date cards, which is one unique and stylish cards. I found out about this unique kind of cards when my friend sent us wedding invitations. She told me that it wasn't easy in choosing invitation cards because all wedding invitation cards are so cute, and she was so confused what to pick. So she asked her groom's opinion, but he picked different one. The more she got confused because her groom already bought cardstock that looks neat and would make a decent wedding invitations if she only know how to make them to save some money. But no one can help her to do it, that's why her and her groom decided to forget about making them, and they just bought the wedding save the date cards. And I think that they just did the right decission, for the invitation cards are amazing.

Bad signal

My husband used to complain to me when I was in the Philippines that his internet connection was so bad, because he loose his signal so often and he loose me too when we are talking/chatting online. Even until now that Im already here, we still have the same problem, because alot of time when I am talking to my family back home online I just l loose my connection, but it shows that I am connected though. Sigh! sometimes I get pissed, but what can I do? Everytime we check the connection it will show that we are connected but no signal. It just makes me mad when my signal just quit specially if im talking to my family with important matter.

Another thing I concern is my new laptop that my husband bought for me. Though I have my own laptop now but I still have to borrow my husband's laptop to take to our bedroom everytime my family is talking to me when my husband is watching tv, and the reason why I borrow his laptop is because my laptop is not connected to our internet. I have been trying to connect it but it keep asking for some security thing, but I dont know about it. We thought that our IP will know about that but they didn't know about it, they just said that it should be on the disc for the wireless, whatsoever. Now we dont know what to do..

Comfy outside

I am so glad that the winter here in our area is mild compare to last year. I am hoping so much that the spring is just few weeks away. Because in spring I can spend more time outside the house, and do outside chores.

Another thing I like doing in warm weather, is going out to the beach, swimming in the pool, sit on the patio while watching cars go by, etc.

I really like having outdoor furniture because I can relax and fall asleep easy that way, specially in quite surroundings. All-leather wicker furniture has been helping my mind and body to relax, it is like stress reliever to me for it is so comfy. Having outdoor furniture seating is not only very usefull for relaxing, it can also help save electricity for AC, because I could stay outside under the tree and take a nap, and dont have to turn the aircon on.

That's what me and my family used to do, we also like to take our radio or computer outside, then listen to the religious songs and sometimes, we just like to lay down then talk and laugh out loud. Those are just some of the sweet moments, of me and my family together.

Double bathroom vanity

Few weeks ago I have been talking about replacing our bathroom vanity because I got tired of kept waiting for my husband to get done before I could do my thing. So I did alot of research about the bathroom vanities for the past several days. We went to several stores, but it is too hastle and too time consuming. So I started to look online and I enjoyed it much better because I could see alot more different styles and designs. But I only focused on the double sink bathroom vanity since that's what I really wanted. The more I enjoyed my search online because I found alot of great deals, and we finally decided to buy one of double bathroom vanity, because of the great opportunity.

Now, everything go smoothly, because we dont have to wait for the other one to get done before the one can get in. Now we can do our things together, and to me that I am much slower, is so glad because I dont have to be so hurry on doing my stuff. WEW!!

Organizing

When I was working on the house, such as cleaning, arranging, etc. in each rooms, I noticed that we needed to do alot of replacements in our computer room and office, like new furnitures, office supplies, and more. Then, I asked my husband to take me to the office supply store to look for the supplies that we needed for the office. And I also asked him about the furniture store, but he told me to wait for the furniture auction, since around this time of the year, the furniture place will have an auction, in fact that's where we bought our bedroom set and lampshade. So I reminded him that he wasn't so much happy of what we bought from the auction because there are some little parts missing.

He finally, listened to me and agreed to take me to the furniture store but first I must agree to look for cheap office furniture only, or the discounted one. We do this to be able to save some money because we still needs to buy much more furnitures. Anyway, I was glad that I bought lateral file cabinets because all the paperworks are now in order, and I feel so much better watching how organized the office/computer is, and I can find the important papers very easily, and it's gonna be easy for me to keep it organized now.

Important thing

When I decided not to go to my homeland this year, I decided to find a job and will work for a little while hopefully. But before I can do all that, I have to have drivers license first, because most of the jobs are in the city. So today, we went to DMV to get a driving guide, as a very first step, but they're out of it. Actually my husband already got me one before I got here but I couldn't find it anymore. Anyway, I have already drove the car by myself for a few times for some important reasons. First time I drove my car by myself when my husband had to get his scrapper from the shop and took it to the house. I was so scared driving by myself, I was really hoping that there will be no cop, but it didn't take very long there was cop coming, and all the cars behind me pulled over, and I started to get scared because I really thought that he was after me since he had his blue light and siren on. So I pulled over, and acted so relaxed and pretended that I was ready for whatever questions, and that cop slowed down when he got closer to me and he looked at me and he stopped in the other side of the road and turned around, and went back where he came from... I couldn't believe that it happened like that. But Im sure glad that I never got questioned, and will have bad record already, that's what I was afraid of.

Well, that was just one of my experienced driving without WA driver's license, though I have Philippine Driver's License but I know it wouldn't work here, so I better start processing my WA driver's license.

Steak eater

My husband love to eat steak so much, that's why beef steak or other cut of beef was used to be in our list everytime we go to the city to shop for food. And driving to the city is really time consuming because we are around 30miles away. There were times that we just had to wait if we needed more groceries or other things needed to do in the city before we go, to save some time and gas.

Months ago, he learned from a friend of his that he could buy steaks online, so checked it out and sure enough, he found his favorite steaks and much more good foods too.

Buying steaks online is really convenient, and just by one website, he found lots of choices. He even tried the kobe beef which he thought that he wouldn't like, but he was so surprised for the taste was soo good. And it has always been fun and easy waiting the steaks by mail, and I think it helps me manage our time easier because we dont have to think about spending a whole day in the city, and we also dont have to worry about the steaks quality because the great quality is guaranteed.

Cheap Textbooks

When I was in elementary, I moved in to the city with my brother and sisters. My sisters then sent me to school and they paid for it. And since money was tight, they told me to look for used textbook that I can use in school. And I did found used one and they paid so much less than a brandnew one. It was very great deal because there was no difference with the brandnew textbooks, except that they paid so much less.

Now that I'm paying for my younger brother's school, I have to find a way to save money somehow, because private schools are costly. So, the other night my husband and I was talking about that we need to tell my younger brother to look for some cheap textbooks before the classes starts for this year. We are thinking ahead for his college, and we know that it will be alot costly than high school. So we want him to start looking for cheap college textbooks to be able to save some money, and it would be great if he will find a used college textbooks so that he can ask for better deal since it is used one. And I guess I'll also help him to search those cheap textbooks online.

Based in my own experienced, it is not necessary to have a brandnew book as long as it is the right book. I would preffer a used one because as I have said it can save us alot of money.

Great for collections

I grew up in an island where seaweeds, corals, fish, crabs, and much more are so abundant. I really missed my lifestyle back in that island. That's why I am thinking about collecting seashells, and other seafoods, either pics or in painting, or whatever, as long as they are sea products. Me and my friend even bought a pattern for a "Sea Shell Seeker" since it is the best fit or best defines our childhood lifestyle.

Back home, it has never been difficult to collect all those I mentioned above, but I never try to do it because I didn't really give much value those things, since I didn't think that it would be a big deal that I would have different lifestyle here in the US and I will miss those things.

Last time when I visited a friend in Oregon, I was so surprised because she had alot of collections that can be found in the Philippines. She even had live coral in her aquarium that looked so amazing and I do believe that I never seen like those back home. She told me that she searched it online and picked the exotic one, and she is really happy with it.

So sweet little girl

I get alot of emails from my sister in law and I cannot read them all specially if I am busy. But if it is like video's or pics, I am more interested to give sometime.

This audio is about a little girl who called 911, which I have seen alot on tv that little kids is been so helpful saving their parents/grandparents lives. Listen to this little girl, it is sooo touching and you'll have so much fun at the same time... SO CUTE little girl.

Coffee Drinker

I have noticed that alot of men and women here in America likes to drink coffee, and my husband is one of them. He loves to drink coffee so much and he can only drink 5 cups atleast. I always tell him that he better drink more water than coffee, but he doesn't listen, oh well, it's alright as long as he is happy. And im so glad that he have bean to cup coffee machine because I dont have to get up early in the morning and make coffee for him, because bean to cup coffee machine makes it easier to make. Anyway, I dont know how to make coffee because I dont like to drink coffee except, if were are traveling and we are out of water then, I have no choice but to drink his coffee too.

Home Buyer Tax Credit

Real state is probably one of the secure investment. And by now you probably heard about the great deals that real state industry has to offer. If you are currently looking to buy a home that you dream of, this probably the best time to buy it, because the Home Buyer Tax Credit that was due to expire last November 30th, 2009 is extended for the first time home buyer, or have not owned a home for the past 3 years to benefit the $8000 tax credit.

What it does to the first time home buyer is to increase the income caps, to $125,000 for the individual, $225,000 for family and must not have previously owned for the past 3 years. And you can purchase a home up to the limit of $800,000.

Real state is 21% gross domistic product in a country according to the joint center for housing studies, everytime home sold in this country, creates 1 job over the next 12months period and it can contribute for the recovery of the economy.

There may no future extensions, so all qualified home buyers are urged to act before the tax credit's deadline by april 30, 2010 and property must be closed by June 30, 2010. And if you want to learn more watch please watch this video.

Dark gray sky

For the past few days, I was able to went out the house and did some cleanings, and I enjoyed it so much. Staying inside the house all the time is too boring, and I was glad that it wasn't too cold outside the other days. I wonder if this is just mild winter compare to last year's winter, because last year we had few inches of snow at the house, but not this year. It only snowed one time and it wasn't much either. Well, im glad that it is not so cold because last year, I still felt so cold even inside the house even with the heater is on, but this year I feel warm or hot sometimes. But today, it is cooler outside, and I cannot do what I wanted to do or finished what I started. I wanna start pulling weeds where I planned to plant some flowers while it is still easy to pull. It may sounds funny if I start taking care of the lawn and prepare the place for my flowers too early, but I have to do it ahead so that we will be able to plant right away once it'll start to warm up.

Great wedding invitations

When I was preparing for my wedding, I felt always sick due to stress. And I was desparately looking for help because it was too much work for me, paperwork alone really wore me out. A friend told me to hire a wedding coordinator that will do all neccessary preparations. And she recommended a woman that she knew that could do the job for me. And sure enough, that I was just so relax when I met this coordinator. She made me trust her, and she worth it too. She did almost everything if not everything. She had too much knowledge and connections about weddings and she could help a couple to save money. And she is not only a good as a wedding coordinator, she is also good in making give aways and wedding invitation cards. I think wedding invitations is very important to be able to inform our relatives and friends who are in distance. Anyway, I was really happy of the work of my wedding coordinator. And I asked her how and where did she got the idea for those invitation cards. And I was surprised when she told me that she did it all online. She said that she created those cards choosing her own design. She then showed me the website where she did it and showed me how too, and I had so much fun of customizing wedding invitation cards. I thought that it would be so difficult to do, but it wasn't hard at all. Just go online for more wedding invitation designs and learn how easy to customize them.

Truck enhancement

My husband have some heavy equipments and trucks, and it is important for us to know the parts and its function, so that we will know the problem if we encounter one. That's why I thought that going to auto diesel mechanic basic course will be helpful to me, but I admit that I didn't learn anything. But, I still think that it would be cool if I would know about engines parts. So, I asked my husband a few times of things related to trucks, heavy equipments, and it's engines, but he only told me so little at a time. Well, I have another option, and that is going online and search about things that I want to know, but alot of times I dont know the key word for my search. But anyway, as I did my search I figured that it is not only important for me to learn the parts and its functions but it is also important to know the modern systems. I learned that it is valuable to add a performance chip to the trucks/vehicles. Because it allows you too optimize your air/fuel ratio, since the main purpose and goal adding performace chip is to gain more power and gas mileage while still maintaining engine realibility.

Air intake has also important function to the engine and is classifies as cold air intake which used to bring lower temperature air into a car's internal-combustion engine, to increase engine power and efficiency and warm air intake is a system to decrease the amount of the air going into the car for a purpose of increasing the fuel economy of the internal combustion engine. There is also other popular for performance enhacement and that is the cat back exhaust systems.

It is nice for me to learn these things so that I can share it with my hubby, who probably already knew these.

Fun weekend

Snowmobile is one good hobby in winter time for me, unless I get stucked. I have experienced that I got stucked and being throwed away from my sled, and I said to myself that I would never snowmobile anymore but my mine has changed last saturday, me and my husband decided to snowmobile for a while. So we drove 2 and 1/2 hrs to the cabin and snowmobile for 20miles I think. And I had so much fun this time because I didn't get stuck and everything went great. I had more confident to drive my sled faster up, but I'm still chicken when it comes to stiff hill. Talking about stiff hill, my husband wanted to go down to the not so stiff hill for him but it is for me, so I refused to drive my sled down there so my husband leave his sled up hill and he drove mine, and I rode at the back.

When we got down the hill, I saw this 2guys and a boy who's around 9yrs old maybe. And I couldn't believe that this boy rode his own sled...hu hu hu whatta shame for me because I couldn't drive mine down the stiff hill.

But anyway, I had fun snowmobiling, I maybe so called "chicken" but my husband is there to rescue me if he can, so I am still thankfull.




Me getting scared



Laying on snow



With the rescuer



He's on side of the hill.. scary!