Everyday with Beej

Used Cars

2009-11-01T20:54:00.002+08:00

A typhoon recently hit our place causing flood water to rise up to more than one meter deep. All our clothes and home appliances were submerged in water, including our car. The flood left the car filthy and with a lot of things to be fixed. It made me wonder what we can do to our used cars">. We thought of selling the old car, and buy another car. It does not have to be new car, but something

Beej, the shoe maker

2009-08-27T18:43:00.003+08:00

Finally done assembling my Stitch It from Simple Shoes. Bought it on sale because I couldn't resist buying when shoes are on sale.This is my version, how it looks like after stitching it together.

Arizona

2009-08-27T13:13:00.003+08:00

There are only two seasons in the Philippines – wet and dry season. Wet season is rainy season. It usually starts by June and ends at around October or sometimes extends until November. The dry season comes when it isn’t raining. Dry season temperature here in the Philippines range from 25 degrees to a high of 33 degrees Celsius.Weather in Arizona is a little bit like the weather in the

Mongolia

2009-08-27T12:31:00.003+08:00

Benj is in Mongolia, he will be there for one week. Hmm.. What are the good stuffs to buy from there?Mongolian cashmere. 100% cashmere is really expensive in the US. Maybe he can get some at half the price? *crossing fingers*Kazakh bag. Kazakh is traditional Mongolian embroidery. I hope Benj can find me a nice kazakh bag.

Rapidshare

2009-08-16T20:02:00.000+08:00

Nowadays, the internet is the source of a lot of information. We can find almost anything in the web from transcripts to video and music sources. However, finding the right material is not as easy as it looks. One of the key items is to use the right search engine. Rapidshare Search Engine is a very intuitive search engine that was developed through the request of the users. The link base is

Bread Talk did not make my day

2009-08-12T17:34:00.007+08:00

I just had a bad experience with Bread Talk (Glorietta 4, Philippines) that I want to share with everybody. I do not want to humiliate Bread Talk but they are leaving me with no choice. I emailed them my complaint using the address on the receipt but the email bounced back. I called the customer service number on the receipt but I got no answer. I guess only one more thing left to do - let the

1986 again?

2009-08-11T14:10:00.001+08:00

This happened last week. I little bit late on the post, but still...Although I vaguely have memories of 1986 because I was only 8 then, I knew yesterday that that was what those who joined then felt. I am happy to be part of history this time. Last Aug 3, we stood at Ayala Ave. for almost 2 hours under the sun to pay our respects to former President Aquino. The interment of the former president

Satellite Dish at Home

2009-07-26T11:34:00.004+08:00

We haven’t got cable or satellite tv here at home and I miss watching good TV. I envy people in Pennsylvania for having free Satellite TV for Pennsylvania. With Directv there will be no equipments to buy, no installation needed, free DVR upgrades, free dish home protection plans, and lifetime equipment warranty.To help residents to decide what to get, here is a comparison of Directv vs. Dish.

Stanley (1999-2009)

2009-07-08T10:09:00.002+08:00

He died this morning. Dad saw him lifeless at around 8:15. Mom said he hasn't been standing since Sunday. He probably felt really sick already. He barely moved since that day. I last stopped by his cage last Sunday, called him, and only his sad brown eyes looked at me. Should've known it was a sign. Should've stopped by his cage every morning for his last few days. I was in a hurry this morning I

Matt Cua

2009-07-01T15:03:00.002+08:00

It's been ages since I last saw Sha Sha and Joyce, both on different occasions. Sha Sha in August 2005, when she was looking for a caterer for their acquaintance party, and Joyce in December 2005, in 168. We seldom talk to each other aside from the birthday and holiday greetings. Despite the distance and the busy schedule, the friendship remained.At last, we had a chance to see each other this

Portugal!

2009-07-01T12:56:00.001+08:00

Alexa strikes again...

2009-07-01T10:53:00.002+08:00

It's funny how Alexa blame parts of her body when she does something wrong. It's her hands this time.Alexa: Mom, she pushed me!Nicole: Why did you push her?Alexa: It's not me mom, it's my hand. They're forcing me to do it.O di ba?

Busted AC?!

2009-06-07T14:10:00.001+08:00

Imagine getting a busted car air conditioning in the middle of summer. On the way to the beach, during the long drive, and in the middle of traffic, the car air conditioning got busted. We can’t wait to get to the beach immediately because of the heat! Good thing, summer just ended here in the Philippines.Since then, we learned our lesson. We always have the car checked before any long travel.

On Sunshine and Alexa

2009-06-07T13:58:00.002+08:00

We had the first sight of sunshine after 7 days of rain. I hope it doesn't rain again soon.:::Some more Alexa antics.For some reason, Alexa loves cleaning the bathroom. Yes, the bathroom. Not her kalat, not her toys, but the bathroom.She once, cleaned the bathroom sink using toilet paper and Bath and Body liquid soap. Magastos! And she voluntarily cleaned their toothbrushes by soaking them in

Getting Into Business

2009-05-26T18:20:00.003+08:00

Not monkey business, of course.I want to start my own business to help the family. I don't know any good business to start and I don't have the capital. I think I need to look for a company that can provide small business loans.Do you know any?

Human Heart Nature

2009-05-26T18:09:00.003+08:00

I received it as a gift. I got curious. And now, I love their products so much. =)They're organic.They're healthy.They're Earth-friendly.And most importantly, the products are very affordable.Visit the shop here and let me know if you are interested in any.

Gift Shopping

2009-05-22T09:05:00.001+08:00

May is the start of birthday season. May kicks off a lot of birthday celebrations. I have three five friends who’s birthday is in May, three in June, two in July, another in August, and so on. I definitely have a lot of parties to go to and also a lot of gift buying to do – which is a tough job too. ;)First option is to go to the mall. But with sale events left and right, it makes it tasking to

Lolo's Pachuchay

2009-05-22T08:45:00.003+08:00

Alexa @ 4, wearing her favorite dressMy dad calls Alexa Pachuchay and I don't know why. All I know is that our baby has grown up. She is now taking Kumon, singing and dancing classes. She will start formal school in September already. Hopefully she will get a slot at Walt Disney Elementary School in Anaheim so that she can go visit us here in Manila in June 2010. I can't wait!

Rustic Furnitures

2009-05-19T18:15:00.002+08:00

The weather is very unpredictable lately. Rains most of the time and gets warm all of a sudden. Weather makes me want to go to Baguio and enjoy the cold weather. There are a lot of nice places in Baguio with warm and cozy fireplaces. Warm and cozy, those are some of the words that come to mind when I hear rustic furniture which are a lot in Baguio. I’m dreaming of Baguio right now...

Not Exactly A Good Day

2009-05-12T13:08:00.002+08:00

Yesterday was not good either. I went home with tummy ache I have not experienced since 4 years ago. I think my mild GERD is back and it is due to stress.Today isn't a good day still. Tummy is not back to normal. Therefore, no coffee nor tea nor juices allowed for me.And, I miss my baby.

Buying My Dream House

2009-05-08T18:18:00.001+08:00

During my college days, I had set my mind on getting my dream house by the age of thirty. I am now thirty, turning thirty-one in one month and still without my dream house. I realize that lack of money is not the only reason I want to be sure that I bought the right house because buying a house is a major investment.Now that I am preparing to buy my house I am considering a lot of things. I am

EDM

2009-05-08T13:23:00.004+08:00

I love Everyday Minerals.After the swelling of the face in 2003 because of the Maybelline eye cream, I had no choice but to use Clinique make ups only. But Clinique was way too expensive. So, I stopped using make up.Until mineral make up was invented and I discovered Everyday Minerals. First tried out the FREE sample kit. I instantly loved it and not just because it was for free. ;)Now, I will

Personal Injury Lawsuits

2009-05-06T13:17:00.001+08:00

I haven’t experienced any major physical injury either from an accident or by someone. Thank, God. It got me thinking though, what will I do if I was assaulted or injured because of an accident caused by a negligent driver? Aside from making the person responsible for the hospital bill, I would definitely sue that person. Personal injury lawsuit"> is one thing not very much given consideration

Summer @ Villa Escudero

2009-05-06T12:59:00.000+08:00

Second summer outing for this year is at Villa Escudero with WBC. Rodel was the designated driver (Thanks, Odj!). Rache and Venus were the designated photographers. Teret, Rose and the Bs were well, just there to enjoy. Hehe! The villa did not change a bit since I last went there around 15 years ago. Food was delish, place was nice and well kept, and their museum was interesting. On the way home,

Benj's Wish List

2009-04-26T16:01:00.005+08:00

I am creating a wish list for Benj. I am doing this because I know he is such a cheapskate that he won't buy or do thing even if he needs it (hehe), and because I also wish these things for him. ;)Havaianas - because his present pair needs to be replaced alreadyCrocs - his driving shoesMassage - too stiff from all the stress at workAlara Reborn fat pack - because this will make him really really