Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Gorilla auto parts

My husband is unhappy sometimes when he travels to the town to buy parts for trucks and autos, and come to find out that they dont have it, or out of stock. I adviced him try to check online first and see if he will find the parts that he needs, so that he dont have to go to the town, spend alot on gas for nothing. Since we bought, truck, car, and alot more online, so why not find the parts online? Since then he started to look first online before going to the store to make sure that he would waste his time, and you can see alot of choices online too without getting tired of walking. Anyway, online he discovered a New Auto Parts store where he can find alot of parts that he needed that he couldn't find in the other store. Well, I always agree that online shopping is the best thing to do it when you need stuff like parts, or something that you dont have to try on, such as clothes.

Truck cover

My husband likes pick up trucks, in fact he have two of them. He said that having pick up truck is pretty helpfull for him, because he lives out in a country and he hauls alot of stuff, and most of the time he dont need to use the trailer to haul them. But, if there is rain he would get pist because the tarp is not good enough to cover the cargo's at the back, specially if its windy. It would just tear the tarp up and sometimes it will blow away, so it is more hastle. So without hesitation, he installed a bakflip truck bed cover to protect better the cargo's and it will also protect the truck bed from rain when there is no shade/ canopy, or whatever. I can tell that he love having this bakflip truck bed cover because he dont have to alot of work to protect his cargo's.

The bakflip tonneau cover is a hard tonneau cover with a folding design, and it comes with it comes in 4 models; Bakflip G2, Bakflip HD, Bakflip F1 and Bakflip CS. And a good thing about this folding design is, it makes it very easy to use and it's hastle free.

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Cant live without..LOL

Rice is very important to me, so first time I asked to my husband before I come over here if is there rice in stores? because I have heard that most Americans dont like to eat rice, so I was kinda afraid if they dont have rice over here..LOL. So anyway, I was glad because the very first day I arrived, I had rice right away thanks to my hubby's daughter. Since then, I found out where I can buy my favorite rice, I buy 25lbs at a time and it lasted around 4-5months. Then, around a month ago, I bought another 25lbs of rice, but then I had to buy some more today because my rice can is almost empty..hhmm I wonder how that happened? I am the only one who eats rice in my house because of course there is only 2 of us. I really couldn't believe that my rice didn't last 4-5months. It's either I ate alot of rice this month, or the rice didn't weigh 25lbs which should of...Well, my husband picked the 50lbs this time and hoping that it would last longer....LOL.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Good home plans

To me planning my dream house is difficult since I am not professional in planning it, though I can tell how I would like it to be done but if I plan it myself im pretty sure that it will not be form as a house. I always thought that if ever I will build a house, I would hire an architect or any professional home designer. I do believe that hiring professional people to do the actual planning could cost so much money. But I just learn that there are some companies now who could help us choose a house plans that we would like for our dream home. I really think that this could help us saving alot of money than hiring an architect or whoever we think that can do or capable to do the job except someone close to us who could maybe give us a better deal. But we should know what design we want that fits to our budjet since building a house is expensive thats why we need to find a great deal as much. Well, I think that it's good idea that we always have a second thoughts/opinion because I do believe that comparing things, could lead us to the better one if not the best. And in that way, we will be happy of the result of what we paid for and live happily in our dream home.

Do it yourself

Eventhough I am not a carpenter but for the past several months I have been doing alot of work inside and outside the house like painting, easy repairs, etc. but if I couldn't handle it, then I would ask help from my husband. Since my husband couldn't see all these improvements that needs to be done, that's the reason why I just do it myself as long as I can handle. It took a long time before I can see the improvements that I would like to happen, though it is not all done yet but I can see that it's getting there, and im proud of all I've done. But there are times that it take such a long time to finish the little spot specially if I dont have the equipments/tools for it. I remember that I had to write a list for the tools for repairs such as concrete nail gun, drill, and more. And im glad that my husband bought me a new tools that I needed, because it helped me do alot of things easier and quicker. Well, im also glad that we bought a good kind because the one that he had didn't last very long, so he learn a lesson to be picky and not to look for the price all the time, for what he thought was cheap could end up cost more because we would have to buy another one when the thing wouldn't function properly.

Well anyway, the more I do alot of repairs the more I learn about repairs too and I would like to learn more so that me and my husband will help each other and do repairs ourselves as much as we can and will be able to save money.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Unexpected moment

We went to Spokane today to see my ENT doctor because it has been around 6months from my ear surgery but we had to go to different clinic because the one that I used to go to was full. Anyway, while, I was inside the audio room my hubby was waiting for me at the waiting area and when I came back I saw a guy standing beside him and a woman who filled up some papers and she seemed to be a Filipino. Then, after she filled the papers, she walked by us when she headed for the bathroom, and according to my husband that she smiled and said "hi" but I didn't notice it because I was reading something. When she came back, she asked me if I was a Filipino, and I answered her and we started talking and so is our hubby's. So I asked her if she live close by but she said that she lives in Tri-Cities which is alot closer to us compare in Spokane. I was so surprised and I was so glad I didn't expect to meet her there. I found out that she is a nurse somewhere in Tri-cities and she had her ear surgery too not too long ago, and she was there for the same doctor as mine. And the more funny thing is, she had left ear surgery which is the same as mine... and she said it was her first time to that clinic too coz she been going to the other one where I always went too. Well, I'm glad because I met a friend today, the time just come even if I dont expect it but God knows im getting so bored and bored and my husband is happy for me, he thinks that they are good people.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Love your pets

I have noticed that alot of Americans like pets, they love them like a family member which is great. But the thing that is bad about having pets inside the house is bad urine odor is the one of the worst thing. When my favorite cat was still around I wanted to take it in the house but my husband didn't agree unless we have pet odor removal that could keep the house smell good. So, I started to look for the odor eliminator so that our poor cat will be able to go inside the house because it is cold outside but the cat was gone by then. I really felt so bad with guilt about it, because that cat was getting close to me. But there is another cat that look a like the missing one but this is smaller, so I picked it up and took inside the house and I didn't have worry about the smell of the urine because I already have cat urine odor remover. I feel little better having cat around because sometimes I feel lonely and the cat would jump on me and give me badtime...LOL but it helps me forget my loneliness though. I think having pets could is a good companion in some ways if you have love for them because they need love too. And im proud of my husband since there are alot of cats in the shop that we dont own but he bought them a special foods and im happy for those abandoned cats because they now have shelter and foods.

Protect your computer

Computer is very important to us because we do alot of stuff online. We always make it sure that the computer that we are using is safe for internet treats because one mistake could screw up everything. When my husband bought me a laptop, I had a free trial of online anti-virus but I lost it a couple weeks ago because I didn't renew or pay for the whole year since it was too high compare to what we are using to the other computers. I tried to download a free antimalware but the thing was useless because it could detect the harmfull treats but it couldn't delete or remove it because they want me to pay for it, well I thought it says free, so I uninstalled the free thing and look for a good network security software even if I have to pay for it now because I dont wanna take a chance anymore. I have heard alot of scams online infact I have been scammed too, so I am very carefull now, in fact I am not using my laptop for this time till I find a good antimalware that will protect my computer and everything that's in it. Just recently my sister's in law's email was hoax and tried to scam all people who are in her friend's list if im not mistaken, she didn't know anything about of course but it's really scary how in the world they do that? I wonder if she have an email server security that should prevent it to happen. Well, I will make sure that Im gonna have it all in a package so that I could set back an relax and not to worry a thing anymore about my important docs/files, information, etc.

Ticket for $144

Well, we finally mailed the payment of my husband's over-speeding ticket when we attended the auction. He wasn't very happy when he knew that he was going to be ticketed for over-speeding and could of cost him more when he didn't have a new sticker of the trailer. Im surprised that the penalty is so high for just over-speeding, well I think it is good too so that people will follow the speed limit and reduce the risk of accident. When husband got ticket I found it so funny, I laugh at him because I have been telling him in a few times not to go very fast because it scares me, but he do it anyway when we are in very remote place specially when we are in a hurry situation. I have been kidding with him that I would laugh so hard and will tell the cop that he did a good job if he pulls him over..LOL, and it happened but I didnt laugh at him in front of the cop though because I didnt wanna embarrass him. But after he got the ticket, I dared him many times to over-speed again..and oh no he wouldn't do it anymore he is a good man since then..well im glad he learned some lesson from the $144 ticket.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Cheap Prescription eyeglasses

Since the time that my mom needs a pair of eyeglasses that has prescribed by her eye doctor, I have been doing alot of search for her because she just couldn't afford if she buy it locally, because it would cost around couple hundred bucks. And I think it is way too high of what she can afford, plus why pay more if we can find a cheaper one for the same quality? It's really a good thing that we waited to buy her a pair of eyeglasses, because I found online that Zenni optical has all she needs for a very low price. I wondered how could they offer such cheap prescription eyeglasses? Then, I found out that they manufactured abroad in a lab of China. This company doesn't pay middle men, retail overhead, etc, that could cost them more and could charge you more for the eyeglasses, they still offer good quality as good as other brand names. Since, this eyeglasses is manufactured from China, you couldn't expect to get your glasses within couple days. It may take up to couple weeks, but if you really want it you have to be patient to wait and get a deal. It is really a good deal because their prescription eyeglasses starts at $8 and the shipping is as low as $4.95 and no matter how many pairs you order you still pay the same amount of shipping. I suggest you to visit them too to see if for yourself.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Reasonable Rodeo tickets

Since I got here in the US, I learned to love the countryside and love the living in country style. I am also so interested to attend the country events and so I always ask my hubby about Rodeo. Since he have been alot on a Rodeo event and told me alot of stories. Then, I started asking him what it's gonna be like and stuff like that. So one time he look for channels that showing Rodeo, and since then I always wait for the next Rodeo show because I like it and I was having so much fun just watching it on tv and Im pretty sure that it will be more fun in real, that's why I would love to attend one. Eventhough I never been on a rodeo but just by watching it on tv makes me feel so interested to attend. So I talked to my friend about attending the Rodeo and she told me that she already bought Houston Rodeo Tickets for her and her family. So I am kinda jelous because she already have a ticket and will be able to attend a rodeo very soon. So my husband asked his friend if is there gonna be rodeo closer, and yes, there is one and we will go. I was just wondering about the cost of the ticket though, but husband said that it doesn't cost so much and he is so sure that I will like it, and that's what it is all about that you are happy of what you paid for.