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I wasn’t planning on any projects this year. I just came back from an expensive vacation so I am kind of keeping an eye on my finances. Otherwise, I might lose my cushion if I’m not careful.

What I should have done with the vacation money was to have my bathrooms renovated. I needed to paint the walls, replaces all fixtures including the sink and the vanity mirror. I also want to replace the lighting fixtures (like two wall sconces for example instead of an overhead light) and hoping that I could make the bathroom looking more elegant than it is now. Premier Lighting store has a lot of different choices and I was browsing through it and I actually found a couple of fixtures I would like to use. But maybe I will have to wait until after the summer. I’m going to work on painting it first.

I want to wish everyone a Happy July 4th weekend.  It’s time to relax, have some barbecue or spend time with your families.  I have no plans just yet.  I have some tentative plans to go to Atlantic City with friends and watch the fireworks, and then a barbecue on Sunday.

I always remember July 4th to be one of the ocassions where my family used to get together.  That has not happened in a while so I wasn’t expecting anything this year.

I just want to wish everyone a great weekend!

It is probably considered one of the best gifts a father could ever have. It doesn’t matter whether it came from your wife, husband, lover, children.. a Rolex is a Rolex.

I remember my dad having a Rolex. A gift given by my sister (she’s a daddy’s girl). My dad didn’t have much while growing up and for sure, he never once dreamed that he will be wearing a Rolex Perpetual during his lifetime. But he did. I remember how proud he was of that watch. He will only wear it on special occasions.

If you forgot your gift for Father’s Day, it’s not too late. Better late with a Rolex than nothing right?

If you’re looking for a bargain, try www.bestoftime.com. They offer the watch with a significant discount off of retail. They will even provide you a 100% genuine certified Rolexes that comes with a three-year warranty. They do not charge for shipping as well.

Come on. Give that best gift you forgot. And why get it anywhere else than from a business that has been rated by the Better Business Bureau with a grade of A+.

I already have one.  It was a gift I bought for myself during my ‘tieth birthday.  I have always wanted to own a Rolex watch… maybe you could make someone else happy by giving them one.

There is something that has been troubling me in the past couple of weeks.  That “something” is quite a thing that I would normally dispel.  But most recently, I found myself thinking more and more about it and it is really affecting the way I think and the way I react to people.

Have you ever met someone in your life for the first time and yet instantly, you feel that they dislike you?  For no apparent reason… it’s just that “they hate you”.

I personally don’t understand how people can hate anyone they don’t know.  Is it because of the way they look?  The way they talk?  What is it about them that they hate?

That happened to me recently.  Someone whom I don’t even know, reacted to me as if I was her most hated rival.  I have never done anything to this person (like I said, I don’t even know her).  What bothers me is the fact that she has pre-conceived notions about me and that I am being treated unfairly “just because”.

What gives?

Listen to this. I was speaking with my neighbor the other night. She is in sales for a Bridal Gown shop and she was telling me about a photo shoot they did somewhere in Little Rock, AR. They went to shoot at this amazing house. A house built from an old church this gay couple purchased for 10.00USD. They had it historically restored and refurbished. My neighbor was so impressed how this couple can afford anything at a whim.

It turns out that they have a business that they built from scratch, selling high-end pillows (yes - they cost about $300.00 to $400.00 a piece and they make the pillows out of scrap teddy bear parts from a manufacturer in Thailand. Imagine that. They make so much money that it is not an object to anything they desire. Home Office Furniture at its finest, a magnificent pool and simply imagine the two churches they used to build their home. I wonder if i will ever find a business that will provide for me without having to think about how much anything costs. Hmmm. Not sure if I will ever be that lucky. One can’t stop dreaming though.

I would like to have an office at home that looks like this…

Coming back from a trip to the Philippines, I was re-awaken to the fact that I’ve lost a lot of spirituality since coming over to the United States.  I could view it as something positive or negative but it depends on the way I look at it.

I was a very religious person when I lived there.  I go to mass every Sunday, pray the rosary when I can and I even attend Novena masses on Wednesdays.  There is a sense of peace and calm whenever I go to church.  I could sit there and watch the burning votives while I meditate on my life and what I’ve done.  I miss those moments.  Somehow, I don’t feel that here.  Could it be that my life has changed dramatically or is it that my views have changed.

While on vacation, I met a guy who still has the traits (spiritutality) I used to have.  I don’t know if I miss being that way or simply sad because I lost that kind of belief, that sense of spirituality.  The people there clings to religion and faith.  Not sure if it’s because that is something they can hold on to without cost, or is it because they truly believe in it.

On the other hand, I admire their faith.  I wish I could regain it… or will I ever?

While staying Manila, I was able to see a lot of mini to medium-sized cars for very good reason. Fuel is very expensive and I know that first hand as well. I have an SUV now and I remember when fuel prices hit an all-time high last summer. I missed my Honda Civic then - and I still miss it now. Although I don’t feel as bad because I gave my Honda Civic to my brother who’s enjoying it to this day.

I told him that he could make the car look brand new by having it re-painted, replace old parts and maintain it well. I told him that he could go online and purchase parts from honda goldwing parts for a good price. I am actually glad that he decided to keep and maintain my car. I hated parting with it because not only was it fuel-efficient, it was fun to drive as well. I used to spend only a few bucks on gas.. I spend more now … and that’s why I miss my Honda Civic.

Right now, I am happy with my SUV but the next time I buy a new car, I will probably by a Honda Hybrid. You will never know if we will go through the same thing again this summer… let’s hope not!

While vacationing at the Islands of Boracay in the Philippines, I had an experience that I will never forget.  It is something that I will boast of because it is not a usual experience everyone goes through.

There was a time my friends and I were rushing to the beach that I left my wallet with cash and credit cards outside our room.  We were gone for about 6 hours (and when I found out I lost my wallet, I hoped I left it inside the room), and when we returned, the wallet cannot be found.

We called customer service at the Boracay Regency to find out if anyone has turned in a wallet during the time that we were gone.  We were suprised to find out that a girl named Cecille from housekeeping found the wallet and turned it in.  The wallet was returned with all the monies intact including the credit card that was in the wallet.

I would like to commend the staff of Boracay Regency.

I spoke with the residents of Boracay and they told me that they make sure that anything that they find is returned to the owner.  That is the reputation they would like to have so that tourists will continue to return to the islands.  Tourism is their main source of income in the islands and if lost, would leave a lot of people suffering.  Makes sense.  I hope it continues!

Boy! Having little or no sleep is not good for me or my health. I noticed that during my stay in the Philippines (we’re out almost every single night until the wee hours in the morning), my eyebags became worst that it already is. I do have eye creams with me and they seem to help. I have many eye creams that I’ve tried but I don’t know for sure what really works, most specially the dark circles under my eyes.

The time that it was most noticeable was when we hung out non-stop, every night for three nights. My eyebags were so puffy, it looks like I have been knocked out in a boxing ring.. hahaha~! I needed a quick fix because I have only started my vacation then and if I don’t, my nightlife wouldn’t be as good. I went online and checked around for any site that can provided any eye cream review so I could buy it and use it before we go to the islands. It was really helpful. I found the product that I needed and went on my way. My real problem is the dark circle forming under my eyes… I do hope that the products will continue to erase the dark circles under my eyes. The rest at the beach helped as well. We must learn that we need a full night’s sleep as well. Otherwise, any eye cream cannot help.

Hello peeps! Whew! It’s hard being away from home specially when accessing the internet could be too much of a hassle (or expensive!). I didn’t blog the whole time I was on vacation…and rightfully so. I needed the Rest and Relaxation.

I went to the beach of Boracay Islands in the Philippines. It was a fantastic experience. I have been to Boracay once…. but my experience wasn’t much of anything but white sand beaches and clear blue waters. This time, I experienced the nightlife and boy was it fun.

I have to tell you all about it on my next post… it was a grand vacation!