Find Your Perfect Summer Vacation

My in-laws just returned from a 2 weeks stayed in an outstanding  Resort in Myrtle Beach. She said their stay in Myrtle Beach Resort was wonderful, and it was beyond their expectations. It is a perfect place for a family vacation and a place to unwind and catch up on old times.

So, if your thinking of a great family vacation spot and a place to stay. Consider Oceanfront Myrtle Beach Hotel surely your family will be please with the spacious rooms. Great ocean view, great location, and easy access to everything. It is simply striking and sophisticated Hotel.

The Reasons Why I Am Not Around?

Here’s why….I  was hired at The Stone Institute as a Resident Care Assistant and started my training last Thursday (March 25, 2010). I wake up everyday as early as 4am to prepare lunch for my hubby and daughter. I leave home at 6:30am, then come back home at 3:45pm then prepare dinner etc… So, from work I don’t have power to stay up so late to do something else. I know this is  just temporary.  I just need to adjust in  my new routines now as a working mom. I am sure everything will be fine and in order.  I do miss my regular  blogging though.

I look so haggard already :-)

At the nurse's station with our boss and my co-workers

And……it’s 7 days left to go on our first  whole family cruise. We’re all (11 people)  be leaving April 3rd for a 7 nights Western Caribbean Cruise on Costa Atlantica  Everyone is so excited especially my daughter. She can’t wait to go because this is our 1st cruise but most of the family been to one already. Like my father in law he been cruising since 1973 and been to 90 plus cruises already.

The photo of  the ship we're sailing very soon  from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Key West, Florida, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Roatan, Honduras, and Cozumel, Mexico.

This are the reason’s why I wasn’t blogging and visiting you all  in awhile.  Hopefully when we come back from the cruise, I will be here more often like before.  So, please bear with me everyone.  Have a blessed weekend to all! Give each member of your family a big hug from me. I love you all!

Local Yellow Pages

Yesterday, I left my eyeglasses when  we ate at Italian restaurant. I’ve noticed that I am not wearing it when we got home. But I remember taking it off  and put it on the table while looking at the menu. I am afraid to tell it to my hubby because I knew for sure he will get so upset. I am so worried at first  because I don’t know the contact number of the said Italian restaurant.  What I did I searched online through local yellowpages.  It's hassle free especially when you are just doing   a local search. Like I need that day to search  for a local restaurants . In there I found the complete address and contact number of the restaurant.   Whoever said searching  something online was hard, never again if you just use  local yellowpages. It is indeed a great source of information’s and great way to promote your business.

My Daughter Needs Help In Math

I received  a letter from my daughter's school  in  the mail today informing me on their  upcoming MCAS test.  The school offers an academic support program to my daughter to help boosting her  mathematical proficiency.. My daughter has been chosen to participate because of  last year’s MCAS Math  test results and teacher recommendation. I know this offer is so timely because I know that my daughter really needs   Math help since last year. But on the other hand it’s hard  because she needs to be pick up from the school after the sessions nobody  is available to pick her up at that time.  I don’t have a choice just to turndown the offer. But the school told me that  she really needs it.  They suggest us to just get her a  Math Tutor during the weekend if possible.  Suddenly it crossed imy mind to check out  Online Tutor . I am so glad that I found a site that offers a Free Online Tutoring ,   Math Problem Solver , and a Math Tutors Online . In this way we don’t need to travel just to go on the  math tutor during the weekend. It also cheaper from regular math tutor. It gives us a lot of savings on  gas and for paying a regular tutor. 

My Hubby’s Dream Vacation For Just The Two Of Us

My  hubby started to talk  last night about the holidays this summer. He said it would be nice if we can go away  just the two of us. His kind of worried about my health.  He told me  that  I do really need to unwind and have a  break from being home doing household and taking care of them everyday.

Well,  he wants us to go on a week cruise vacation. He couldn’t stop talking about it because he knows that I do really love to experience go on one since we meet.  We have been looking to do this since we got married. But it’s just so hard when you have a little kid. I think now we have time enough to do it because  my daughter already adjusted here and that we can leave her at my in law’s. 

Before he left for work today, he ask me to start looking  online  for a cruise deals. We think that it could be possible for us to go away this year if  we can get a reasonable cruise deals.   I believe that "there's never been a better time to score a great sailing at a great price right? " I am quite excited about it already  as we were not able to make it after we got married. If time will permit us it would be our honeymoon vacation.  How about you? Has anyone of you decide already where to go this summer?

Bear With Me!

Hello! Everyone, I miss you all and of course I miss being here. So sorry, I haven’t much around here lately. As I’ve said in my previous post that there’s a lot going on to me . I’ve just done with my yearly physical examination. Everything was good except for my high cholesterol. .I’m still waiting the result of my blood test and my physician’s call wither I will take the cholesterol medication now or later. But  during the check-up she  told me that in my previous blood test showed that i might start taking it now. So, I don’t know I am very much careful of what I eat everyday  but still  my cholesterol is high.  I complained to her,  I said  another pills again ? I am so sick and tired taking it, she replied to me, sorry but we need to take action now because you’re very prone to heart attack. Oh well, that’s life it runs in my family. My mom died  in an early age of  forty. 

Another thing, I mentioned here before that I am applying for a part time job. That company required a TB skin test which I did. But, gosh! I was surprised when I got positive. I couldn’t believe it at first because I’ve  just tested from my country and here last March of 2009 before our green card application  all are negative results. Well,  to make sure I’ve had an x-ray examination last Monday, March 8 in Boston Medical Center. The result of the x-ray was negative but the Doctor who seen me said I just only have a TB virus. He explained to me what a TB virus means. He said it’s not a communicable virus. And that the virus is still in sleeping period and it can be active in the future.To prevent it?  I need to take a medication again?! For 9 months to make the virus die. At first I didn’t like the idea because I was thinking whose going to drive me every month for 9 months. My sister in law who knows Boston Medical Center have a regular job now. So, the Doctor told me that it’s my choice wither if I’ll take it or not. Because in some people the virus dies in time without taking a medication but he recommended for me to take it. my sister in law Elise said to me, don’t take a chance if you need and if  I need to drive you every month for your check-up I will do it. I feel so relieved, Isn‘t she so nice? 

The Doctor also stated that it is possible to have a TB virus especially if you came from other country where TB is very common. It could be like when somebody with TB cough and you inhale it. That’s how you get the virus. Be aware now everyone when somebody’s coughing in front of you. Cover up! :D You’ll never know.

Well, friends that’s all for now. I know it’s not a good news at all. But I hope you learn something from me. Conclusion: It’s very tough getting old huh? lol Hopefully soon I’ve be here again regularly. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. I love you all!

My daughter wants to thank our friend  Joanna of Greece for this lovely photo. My daughter was so much giggles when she saw this photo. She really love it and  she wants to own one of that pups :D.

Hello! My Fellow Blogger

I know saying  “thank you” is not enough for all of you my dear friends here in blogosphere, who voted for my daughter on her 1st Challenge.  But we’re  here again to ask another favor.  My daughter needs your continuing  votes and support  again on this another challenge, To vote please  click the link "Shaneika Ms. Supermodel Hopeful" or you can click my ads up top.
 

Win or lose, I will still  be so delighted because at least I fulfill one of my daughter’s dreams. In that way she’ll know  that I am always here to support  her a 100% especially for her own good.   I hope you will keep on voting. And……Sorry everyone can’t do much here  because I have  many things going on now. I will  make up to  you  all  soon. Love you all!  

Thank You So Very Much Sam!

I am so touch of this award because I only knew Sam for a quite sometime. But she trusted me of this award.

The rules of this award are:

• post the award in your blog;
• include a link to the blogger who gave you the award;
• write a few trivia about yourself;
• pass the award to fellow bloggers who you think deserve the award too.
• Please don't forget to inform them about their award. :)

Here are a few trivia about myself:

1. I am a simple  Filipina and  moved here in Boston from the Philippines to marry the man that loves my   daughter and  me unconditionally.
2. I am always inspired by the people who make a difference in the world or in the lives of others.
3. I am a kind of person that wants to know and learn a lot about general knowledge and the world around me.
4.  I  dream big like  traveling and go places  to meet different kinds of people and  to see the beauty of nature around the world.
5. I am a caring person and loves to be around with family and friends.
7. I am a frustrated photographer.
8. And…. I always treasure the small miracles present in each moment of my life.

I'm passing this award to the following friends in the blagosphere:

Darling Vicy of   Janeth Vicy's Life Journey
Bes Aswani of  Future Perfect
 Karthik of Technoalley
Joanna of Puppy-doggie
Woody of Freewaremini
Jane of Purposes
Mel Avila of Kiss- Keep It Short and Simple 

Aida of Family
Tey of Embracing Health For Life
Khim of Man and Food
Grace of Careless Wishpers
Glenn of Paying It Forward
Princess Sarah of Unfailing Love

Lets Talk About Tattoo

Nowadays, tattoo seems to be popular. It is also a part of the trends  especially to men young and old. For some people it can be an art. They can create wonderful tattoos. And to some tattoos express something such as strength, religion, and being manly etc. However, a few people wants to have tattoos just to prove themselves. Whatever reasons they may have, tattoo is good if it done professionally. There’s a lot of popular tattoo designs now that are nicely done by professionals. But make sure that you go to a reputable tattooist  who believe in cleanliness. Well, having a tattoo is always a personal choice.  Personally, I don’t like having a tattoo on  my skin for any reasons .But then again  everyone has the right for  their own.

My Hubby Needs A New Eyewear Badly

We check out  a new eye wear for my hubby because with his old eye wear  he can’t barely see due to scratches. But we didn’t found one that was on our budget.  So, I said to him that we can just try surfing online maybe we could find a cheaper one for just a temporary use while we’re waiting for our new health insurance coverage.  Though at first he was hesitant to do it because of his bad experience using his card online, he doesn’t want to do it again. But I persuaded to him that it’s safe now to shop online.  I felt good when I finally  made him say yes.  And we did  found one that he likes.

My Sunshine Award

I am so glad to finally grab my award from my dear friend Darling Vicy . Sorry, it's been awhile. I know  I haven't much around here lately because of my busy schedules. Also I am not feeling well lately due to my allergies and my migraine. Anyway, I am so thankful for this award. I want to share this award to of course my girlfriends  Sam, Khim, Joanna, Mel, Tey, Annie,and Aida.

The rules of this award is pretty simple:

- Put the logo on your blog or within your post.
- Pass the award onto 12 bloggers.
- Link the nominees within your post.
- Let the nominees know they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
- Share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award.
I have to go now for my yearly medical examination. See you all in a bit. ciao!

Problem With My Sister Car

Last night my sister and I was talking about a problem with her car. She said  that the brake is not working right.  She already  been to an auto repair shop but  they want to charge her a  ridiculous amount of money  just to fix her brake. So, she decided not to do it. Everyday  when I think of her driving with a bad brake. I feel so nervous for her. Last night I researched online for a car repair that she can trust  and stumbled upon this link of an auto body shop yorba linda. I hope she can  get a deal from them so she will decide to have it repair soon. I want her safe going to work everyday.

Tip Talk Monday: Love Your Linens

My weekend with my hubby and our little one was fun. Though  the weather was nasty. It was raining and snowing hard at the same time. When the  rain and snow stopped  we decided to do mall hopping. We  started to shop some stuffs that we need soon. I will post it here later what I am talking about. And today  Monday as always a busy day for me that’s why I am kind of late for my tip talk Monday. Anyway, let’s talk about the lowdown on how to make your bedding last. I hope you’ll find this tips helpful especially to all the mom’s out there.

WASHING

•  Avoid washing linens in hot water, which wears out fibers and elastic. Warm water works just fine, and keep the washer turned to the gentlest setting.
• Choose a mild detergent and steer clear or chlorine bleach, which weakens fivers and can actually yellow whites over time. Instead, to tackle tough stains, use an enzyme-reactive stain remover or go au naturel and brighten while linens by adding a quarter cup of lemon juice or white vinegar during the wash cycle.
• Comforters need extra TLC: You should have them professionally laundered in an extra-large-capacity commercial machine. When you store them for the warmer months, protect them from dust and humidity by putting then in a zippered bedding bag.

DRYING

 

• Though we know it’s utterly impractical, the very best way to dry bed linens is to hang them out on a clotheslines in bright sunshine (unless you have pollen allergies, of course). The second-best-way and far better for your schedule and sanity is to dry setting. To avoid wrinkles, take linens out when they’re still slightly damp and smooth before folding.  Or unwrinkled your sheets by tossing them back in the dryer for five or 10 minutes with a damp cloth.
• Skip fabric softeners as great as some of them smell, they leave a chemical film on the fabric surfaces that makes it brittle over time. 

STORING

• Store folded sheets in a clean, dry linen closet or someplace else that’s our of direct sunlight, which can fade fabric colors fast.
• Rotate your sheets often two sets for each bed should do the trick. After you wash one set, put it in he closet and remake your bed with the second set.

 To my dear blogger buddies and friends who voted for my daughter thank you so very much. I hope you will all continue to support her until to the last Challenge. Sorry, I don't have much time to visit  you guys tonight. I have to sleep now. I am so tired. I will see you all tomorrow. Goodnight everyone and I love you all!