fragments of thoughts..a piece of life

Murphy's Law

2012-01-21T18:05:00.011+08:00

Something that is unusual

We can't even explain
Nobody understands
Not even you, not even me

Something that is different
Unique? I don't know.
Nobody cares
Only you and me

Something that has always been there
Just waiting to happen
Nobody notices
Except you and me

"Anything that can go wrong will go wrong"

Medication Carts

2012-01-21T15:55:00.002+08:00

For an ordinary individual like me who doesn't work in the hospital nor visit there or stay there for a long time (and I definitely preferred to keep it that way), medication carts are not one of the usual things that I would fancy [big grin]. That is why when I came across this site that offer medication carts, I was amazed. Check out Howard Medical's website to see their variety of medical carts applications. They got charting carts and medication carts. Howard Medical medication cart for Medication Dispensing doesn't look like its a hospital or a medical equipment. Seems like a mobile computer system to me. And it doesn't look threatening [big grin]. Admit it, we find medical equipments somehow scary [wink, wink]. And when I saw the photos of their medical carts, they look sturdy and durable. Here in the Philippines we often use the term "heavy duty" to describe an equipment or a machine that is reliable and tested. I think that is very important for a mobile equipment.

Crazy Thoughts and Disturbed Emotions

2012-01-21T15:01:00.006+08:00

Its my birth month. And I am not sure if its because of that fact why I am feeling a little sentimental (alright, I am always sentimental. but this time I am kindda "highlighting" it [big grin]). Lately, I noticed I am enjoying looking for old photographs, reminiscing old memories through old music videos and other old things that I can associate to a certain person or event. And I am also having thoughts - serious thoughts that is (wink wink). It has been a while since the last time I used my brain for such kind of activity - thinking deep, serious thoughts [big grin]. I just want to share some of them to you guys. Last year, I decided to get out of my comfort zone, with the hope that I am going to find happiness. Real, true happiness. (Isn't that what everyone longs for? I can say that I am one of them). But here's what I think, it is what makes you happy that you should go for. You choose happiness, not search for it. I know it is easier said than done. And it is really confusing at times. But I guess what's important is how you go through life as you choose to be happy. It is true what they say - it is the journey, not the destination. And another thing, I think happiness equates to peace of mind.

It's Starting

2012-01-18T02:18:00.003+08:00

There's something in the air today. I think that its a sign. A good sign. It is starting. Now I got mixed emotions. But its more on a good and happy emotions (big grin). It is starting. I am excited and nervous and anticipating (wink, wink). And of course, thankful with all my heart. I am going to bed now. Good night everyone! ;-)

Gamestop Coupons

2012-01-18T01:53:00.002+08:00

I found an interesting deal in this site called drop down deals. It is something that my dear friend would enjoy. There are available gamestop coupons for various video games for computer, play station and xbox. You really get big savings and discounts from these coupons. My friend loves to play video games. When we were still in high school he always buys video games, and I think he is still much into it. Anyway, gift coupons are great gift suggestions too! I might get a few for my friend's birthday is coming (wink, wink).

Half of my Heart

2012-01-16T23:18:00.002+08:00

Sharing here the music video of John Mayer's "Half of My Heart". I hope you enjoy it too. Nice song and video. This is now included in my list of favorite songs (wink, wink).

Melancholy

2012-01-16T22:18:00.005+08:00

I'm really not in the mood to write (sigh). I don't feel good. And I am really feeling melancholy. I can't think of anything to say now :(

I just want to stay under the covers and hug my favorite pillow.

Job Hunting Online - Prosthetist Jobs

2012-01-04T18:24:00.004+08:00

My cousin recently resigned from her work. And lately, we've been bonding a lot (big grin). Just last week she was in our house. We had a long chat about girls stuff (wink, wink) and we also searched the net for a job opportunity for her. My cousin is a nursing graduate but she never had a job related to her course. Well I guess she's not the only one nowadays (wink, wink). Anyway, while we were browsing we saw this job site for healthcare jobs. I have seen several healthcare job sites before, but it was my first time to see a tab for Prosthetist Jobs. Most of the available opportunities for the said job are mostly in the US and other foreign countries. Here in the Philippines I haven't heard of a healthcare professional practicing a career in prosthetic. What we have (or at least the ones I've heard about) are prosthetic professionals in the field of show business. Oh well, going back to my cousin's job hunting, she was not able to find an opportunity online (or maybe we were not that serious looking for one that day [big grin]). She'll just try other sites I guess, when she's not with me hahaha.. so she can focus on her job hunting (wink).

First Post for 2012 - Happy New Year!

2012-01-04T16:41:00.003+08:00

This is my first post for 2012. Happy New Year everyone. I am really not in the mood to write today. But I am writing this post anyway. Though I am not sure what's this post is about. I am just writing. Anyway, earlier today I was busy working on the renewal of our business permit. This is my first time to do this, since our business started last year only. It was a good experience but tiring. I met new people and somehow made new friends. Its good to make friends with these people whom I am going to visit every year (or every quarter). I also visited the Fire Station office. Now I am waiting for the Fire Officer/Inspector. I think I will be working on our business permit until Friday.

When I got back I cleaned my fish tank. I have a flower horn fish. And its getting bigger everyday. It eats a lot. Soon I will need to buy a new fish tank. My concern is I don't have space for a big fish tank. Oh I forgot, before cleaning my fish tank I removed the Christmas decorations at the store. It was quiet a busy morning for me. And now I am tired and not in the mood to do anything else. I was planning to have a hair cut earlier, but then I changed my mind. Now I am lying in my bed, playing with my laptop, blogging and watching tv all at the same time.

Canon Camera Charger Power Cord

2011-12-31T18:11:00.003+08:00

A few weeks ago the cord of my camera charger was missing. I am not sure if it was me who misplaced it or my nephew. But we've searched our houses and we didn't find it. My niece helped me search for it in my room. She was forced to clean my room (big grin) while searching for the missing cord.

Fortunately, I remembered it has an extra power cord with a different kind of plug. It requires a special adapter, which according to my Dad, are rarely available in the store. He asked me to buy an ordinary plug instead. Then he replaced the plug of the power cord with the new one. Now I can use my camera again. Expect more photos from me next year. Happy New Year everyone!

@MOA

2011-12-28T23:02:00.002+08:00

Yesterday I was at SM Mall of Asia (MOA) with my niece and her friend. My niece asked me to go with them; she said its her first time to visit the place. But I told her it was not really her first time because she's been there before. She just can't remember. Anyway, she was very excited when we finally got off the bus.

We went immediately to the sea side area or the baywalk area. Not sure what's it called, sorry (big grin). Anyway, there were some kiddie rides in the area. My niece and her friend tried one of them. Here are a couple of their photos taken while they were preparing for the ride (which again I forgot what's it called) [big grin].

These are actually the only photos we got. These were taken using my mobile phone. They took most of their photos using my niece's mobile phone. But unfortunately she lost her mobile phone on our bus ride home. I am not sure how she lost it. But I am sure it is an experience she will never forget.

Cake Pops!

2011-12-22T12:41:00.003+08:00

A couple of days more and its Christmas time! Most of the kids here in the neighborhood are excited. My nieces and nephews are included in those excited group of kids waiting for Christmas day. Apparently, they are waiting for Santa Clause (wink, wink). Oh well, for adults like me, Christmas is about food (big grin). Its about the tasty treats that we are going to enjoy as we visit our relatives and friends (wink, wink). It has also been a tradition for me to buy special cakes on this merry season. I love cakes. I think I have already tried all the special cakes there is in our local bakeshop. Now I wonder what to buy this time. Recently, I saw some tasty-looking cake pops by Shari's Berries on the net. I love the 12 Christmas Chocolate Cake that they have on sale. If only they have a local store here (dreamy). I have not seen any cake pops available in any of the local bakeshops here. I only see chocolate pops and treats. Anyway, I'll probably have a blue berry cheesecake this holiday (wink, wink).

Good Night!

2011-12-18T00:16:00.003+08:00

I am about to sleep now. I told my Mom earlier that I want to go to bed early that's why I want to close the store early (big grin). But apparently, I am still up. I stayed at the store until 9:30pm. I forgot about my plans of going to bed early when I started updating our reports for the store. And when I got in my room, I started cleaning up my closet. I am not sure what's happening with me at this point (lol); I am having an OC moment I guess. Anyway, after the closet, I just found myself blogging. I completed the rest of my blog assignments (so I get paid soon) [big grin]. And this post, will be my last post for the evening. Good night everyone!

Car Insurance or Motorhome Insurance

2011-12-18T00:03:00.003+08:00

My cousin recently bought a used car. He thought that it would be better to own a car than a motor cycle, considering that he has three kids who must go with him wherever he may go (sound like the problem of Maria, haha..). Since his wife has left for a work abroad, he has to take care of their kids and whenever he is off from work he would bring the kids to our place for a visit. And yes, their new car has become a motor home for the kids (big grin). Half of the back seat was occupied with all the kids' stuff; from diapers to extra clothes, toiletries and tins of milk. The other half is reserved as seats for the middle child and the youngest. His first born sits upfront. We can't help but make fun of my cousin's new motor home, oh! I mean car (lol). My Dad actually told my cousin to get a motorhome insurance instead of a third-party insurance, since the car has really become a motor home (big grin). Its a good thing my cousin is open with all these jokes and comments. He probably realized that we are, somehow, speaking the truth (wink, wink).

The One That Got Away

2011-12-17T23:33:00.003+08:00

Sharing here the music video of Boyce Avenue's version of "The One That Got Away", which was an original by Katy Perry. I love their version and probably because of it's sang by a guy (wink, wink). I just feel that this is a song "for me" and not "my song" (big grin). I also love the original version; I love the melody. I hope you enjoy it too!

Favorite lines : "in another life, you would be my girl, I would make you stay, so I don't have to say you were the one that got away"

New Business Opportunity

2011-12-11T12:31:00.003+08:00

Last month I was able to attend a seminar on how to put up a pawnshop, money changer and remittance center. It was a 2day seminar at Business Coach, located in San Juan Manila. The seminar was interesting especially the pawnshop and money changer topics. I learned how to identify the value of gold and the security features of the different bank notes. It was a fun experience (first time experiences for me are always fun [wink, wink]). Though the remittance center part was not what we have expected it, more or less, the seminar was okay. We also learned about the buyers and sellers of the different currencies; the people or group of people who buy gold coins and gold jewelries; and how all these buyers and sellers are connected to each other. I never thought of it that way until it was discussed to us. Anyway, hopefully in the near future I would be able to practice all the things I learned from the seminar. Hopefully, we'll have another opportunity to put up a business, this time a Pawnshop/Money Changer/Remittance Center.

Christmas @ Agua Casablanca

2011-12-11T11:51:00.005+08:00

Sharing here some photos of our store's Christmas decorations. It is our first Christmas this year. Hoping that we'll have more Christmas to come, and hopefully, more branches to come too! I used some of our old garland, decorated it with our used/damaged container caps. We put some stars and glitters on them to make it look more like an ornament (big grin).

We also prepared a few Christmas tokens for our valued clients. Just our way of saying thanks to them for their support and greeting them a Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone!

Gift Suggestion: Jewelries

2011-12-07T15:21:00.003+08:00

Christmas is fast approaching. I'm sure most of us are still thinking of gift ideas for our families and friends this holiday season. One of the usual gifts that we can give to our special someone or love ones are jewelries. If you are still looking for best jewelry deals online, here's one site that you can visit. Its called So Icy Jewelry. The name of the site itself sounds interesting already, don't you think? (wink, wink). Anyway, here you can find a wide-range of jewelries. You will surely find something for every one in the family - from gold chain to pendants. There are also rings, earrings and bracelets; and watches too! Watches designed with precious stones that would certainly "take your breath away" or the breath of the person whom you'll give it to (big grin). Apart from the wide choices, there are also add-on services, freebies and discounts that you can enjoy when you buy from them. One example would be the 5month jewelry warranty. You may also ask for combination discounts. Sounds like a good deal right? Better check it now and see for yourself. I'm sure you'll find the best gift and best deal this Christmas.

Christmas Photo

2011-12-03T23:36:00.004+08:00

Last November 30, my Aunt called me and asked if I can join them to the mall. She has some merchandise to return/replace and since my nephew has not visited that mall yet, she wants to bring him there. And so I went with them and had a day off from our store. After all it was a holiday (wink, wink). Here is one of the photos I took while we were at the mall. There was this big tree in the middle of the mall available for customers who want to take photos. My aunt and nephew enjoyed their photo opp by the huge Christmas tree (big grin).

Summer Fun Memories

2011-11-30T00:06:00.003+08:00

I was browsing on my online photo album and I saw the photos of our trip in Boracay last April. It was my first time to go there. And thank God to our generous sponsor, my friends and I were able to have a fun summer. It was a 3days-2night summer get-away. On our first day, we arrived at the Hotel at around lunch time. We had our lunch at the hotel. After our lunch we went walking and check out the other hotels and stores. Boracay has become a commercial area already. Then at night time, we had dinner by the beach; then spent the rest of the evening in our hotel room talking and drinking. The second day was filled with adventure. We went island hopping on a sail boat, then we went snorkling and swimming. Unfortunately, I have no photos of our water activities. Makes me think of buying an underwater digital camera mask to capture these first time moments. After our island hopping adventure, we went back to our hotel room and rest for a while. Our dinner that night was free because we were invited to an open house in one of the new hotels there. After dinner we had a couple of beers, a lot of talking and then went to bed. Our last day agenda? Shopping! We went buying souvenirs and stuff. It was a fun summer get-away. We enjoyed it, big time :)

Alphabet Sign Language

2011-11-28T08:19:00.003+08:00

Last night I stayed at the store a little later than I always do. I was working on some records and I decided to work on it at the store because if I bring it to my room I will just sleep on it, literally (big grin). Anyway, I was surprised when a customer came in. A deaf-mute gentleman. At first I didn't know he was deft-mute. I was asking if he already has a record at our store. Then he started to make sign languages. I noticed that he has a lady companion outside the store. I called the lady, thinking that she is not deft-mute. But I was wrong, she too is one :) Good thing I know the alphabet sign language. I started "communicating" to the lady; and yay! she understood! It means that I am doing it right. lol. I am so proud that I still know my alphabet sign language. I was still in high school when my classmate taught me the alphabet sign language. Although eventually I started writing the other things that I want to say to the lady, she was still amazed at me and asked me where did I learn sign language. I told her, using the alphabet sign language, that my classmate from high school taught me.

Shopping for Strollers

2011-11-25T00:32:00.003+08:00

I was at the department store last week and I was quite surprise to see that there are already a lot of Christmas decors and stuff around the mall. Was I that too busy? How long was it since the last time I visited the mall? Geez. (big grin). Anyway, since Christmas is "just around the corner", it is time to buy gifts, exchange gifts and (my favorite part) open gifts! One of my friends/ex-officemate was planning to give her baby a new stroller. I was actually at the mall to meet my friend and help her find a good stroller for her baby. We were trying to look for something similar to that we saw on the internet called baby jogger city mini GT. It looks comfortable and stylish. My friend always wants her baby to be comfortable and at the same time, she doesn't want to sacrifice also the stylishness of her baby (big grin). Unfortunately, we were not able to find anything similar to it. Probably because it is an imported item (wink, wink). But we were able to buy something comfortable and stylish (lol) for her baby [after 3 hours of shopping]. (Whew!)

Getting-Together with College Friends

2011-11-22T01:00:00.003+08:00

I was not able to share these photos last month. Been busy with a lot of things, that I was not able to update my blogs and share new stories (sad face) like I used to. Now I am trying to catch up and I am also working on updating my blogs page ranks and traffic. Since I started to become a delinquent blogger (big grin), my ranks dropped down (sad face). I am hoping this time, since my Luck Charm is back (lovestruck), I would be able to keep my focus, and write good stuff again (wink, wink).

Anyway, below are the photos of my college friends. Two of them celebrated their birthdays last October 2011. It has been a long while since the last time we saw each other; and good thing that all of us are present.

The birthday celebrants celebrated their birthdays at the Yaki Mix Eat-All-You-Can Restaurant. We bought them yummy, sweet cakes as present (big grin). That's what you give as gift when you are too lazy to think of what to give your old friends, and also when you only got a few hours left to buy them present (wink, wink).

One of my dear friends bought her son with her. Well she always brings him along whenever we have a get-together like this. And of course his little boy is always to welcome to join us and mingle with his Titas (big grin).

Hopefully, we'll have another get-together this holiday season. I miss them somehow (big grin).

Job Sites

2011-11-18T22:48:00.003+08:00

I was checking this online job site a couple of days ago, trying to try my luck if I can find a part time-online-work from home job (wink, wink). And fortunately, I got two invites so far. One as a Creative Writer and the other one as a Freelancer. Hopefully, I will get both jobs soon. Its really amazing what these job sites can do in assisting you to find work online. Most of the job sites I have visited so far are very convenient to use. Each one has its unique way of presenting the jobs available and how you can search easily for the specific jobs you want to apply for. For instance, there's this one job site where you'll just type the kind of job you want and the list of the different states where this specific job is available will be shown. I tried it by searching for Database Designer Jobs, then I was directed to the list of states and provinces. This is just one of the ways to search or at least narrow your search. I think the most significant feature of a job site is the convenience it can give to job seekers especially when they do their searching.

My Dear Puppy

2011-11-15T16:50:00.003+08:00

We lost our puppy Peewee today. It was a very sad day for everyone here in the house. Though we only got Peewee for only a month, she had already stole the heart of the family; especially my heart. I suddenly felt mad for the lost of our puppy; my puppy. It seems to me that every source of happiness I have are slowly being taken away. Short lived happiness - that is what I'd want to call it. I also felt scared, for the other source of my happiness might be taken away too (on this same day or soon). I hope not. I am praying that it won't happen (again). I'm still grieving and I still feel scared. But I am also trying not to think about it.