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2012-02-10T16:24:00.001-08:00

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Friday Fences

2012-02-09T17:10:00.000-08:00

This is an old cemetery. But even before there are really people who can elaborately make their grave site fancy. My first time to see a fence around tombstones.

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Clipix Is The Answer

2012-02-09T12:00:00.001-08:00

Spring is soon being here and in our household, it is the time for a general cleaning. Purging the closets, the bookshelves and other stuff is necessary. I cannot wait to do the general cleaning I feel suffocated with too much clutter.

In our life, it is not only inside our house that needs purging or inside organizing. It also includes our computer. One time I wonder why my laptop was running very slow. I check the hardware and found out my memory is almost consume. I have too many downloads and huge photo on file that I do not even use. The problem is photos are not so easy to delete more so there is software that I download that I do not use for now but I will use it later. Many websites I put in my websites but it is too cluttered I have a hard time looking it up. One time I wonder if there is such thing as organizing clutter in the computer too.

Then I found clipix. Friends of mine send a message to me sharing her clipix. I was stunned because it is very well arrange and organize. I ask her how did she do that and she told me to go to Clipix.com and all the websites that I bookmarked I can put it in one site like clipix. I am doing it right now and at the same time enjoying the websites that so long ago I bookmarked but never check it again.

Right now I am clipixing my food websites that I love. I have several TV shows that I love and now I am putting in one place, very cool! I like my religion stuff to be in one place too so I am doing it too. I am putting all my blogs in one board and it is excessively cool. I realize I should create buttons too so only, the button photos is visible in my clipix board. I love clipix-ing and friends do it now you are going to love it. Organizing is fun and the fruit of our labor is phenomenal because our daily life is going to be easy.

After I finish placing all the TV shows, food websites and religious sites that, I am working right now. I am going to explore the fashion websites and places that we are going to visit this year. The books that I have not read I should put in my board so I would read it. The articles that I love to read may it be in politics, religion, entertainment, and news has to be in my clipix board soon. I am excited to do it all right now I am doing well at it. My friend’s clipix clipboard is very girly she told me I could customize my clipboard. I already know how to do mine and what color I would put. For now, I have to get busy so many things in my mind keep popping and I want to put it right away in my clipix board. See yah friends and do not forget to leave a comment what you are going to use with your clipix and if you are done show it to me. Happy clipixing people!

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Business Loan

2012-02-08T08:20:00.000-08:00

I heard few days ago that when there is a trouble in the economy it is when entrepreneurs shine to its fullest. Thinking about those words, I thought it is true. I for one am thinking of having my own business. I love photography and to make it as a business I have to start somewhere. Last night we were at my in-laws and we were talking about Business Loan for an individual like me. So many suggestions I heard. However, where can I get money for my Small Business Loan? I know for a fact that many people tend to go the bank but do they give that much? Can I get a good rate? In addition, can I afford it? Many questions that need to be answer and last night I kept on pondering. This morning I checked my emails and a friend of mine send me a website about Business Loans. I get excited right away thinking this could be the answer of my dream. I found the website very helpful. They even offer personal loans, unsecured loans, new business loans, and business loans for women, business financing and many other kinds of loan. I was excited reading and browsing the website now I know my dream soon come true.

See The Water?

2012-02-07T18:56:00.000-08:00

These was taken at Caseville,Michigan. We passed a cemetery and I noticed that at the back of the cemetery is Lake Huron. So we stopped and looked around while I headed to the edge of the cemetery taking photos. I edit the photo to black and white. What do you think?

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Sprint Limited Time Sale!

2012-02-06T14:02:00.001-08:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sprint for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Spring limited time sale! Only Online!

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What you are waiting for? Go online check it out right away. It is limited and remember it is only online! You get a waived activation fee for new lines of service and free shipping on Sprint.com! I have not seen a limited offer like this. I called my friend today and told them about this offer and they are scrambling to see it online and get what phone they like. For me I like the Nexus S™ 4G for a practical reason it is free and we have a line in Sprint already. For opening a new line with free phone is amazing. Therefore, friends out there check it out today it will only last four days!

Hairy Bud

2012-02-05T17:23:00.000-08:00

The Bud

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Support Walgreens

2012-02-04T15:00:00.001-08:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Do you have stores that you like to support? What is your reason for supporting? I can only count my five fingers that I support a specific stores or store. One reason that I do support a store is because they gave back to their customers through giving discounts and savings. One store that we support is Walgreens. The first time we happen to know about Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens is through our relatives. They been savings a lot with their prescription for months and they never told anybody. Until when I told them about our story about my hubby’s eye drops that is very expensive not to include his prescribe blood pressure medicine. However, we have insurance that paid a bit of it but still it is expensive. When they hear me complaining about it they suggested checking at Walgreens. Walgreens is only seven miles away from our house and we immediately check about what they are talking. I found very good benefit on being a member. For $35.00 a year, a family membership covers everyone in your immediate family, including a spouse, dependents 22 and younger and pets. It saves on more than 8,000 brand name and all generic medications. Discounts on flu shots, pet prescriptions, nebulizers and diabetic supplies are included. Bonuses when you purchase Walgreens brand products and photofinishing services, which I found it very, cool because I am into photography. After knowing all the facts, we decided to be a member right there and then. Now we are enjoying the privilege of being a member. What about you friends do you need to save too? Come and join us and please do like Walgreens on Facebook and do the following on Walgreens on Twitter to update and learn what is new with Walgreens. Hope to see you there!

I Love Walgreens Saving Club

2012-02-04T01:01:00.001-08:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I do know how many people are sick these days. It is awful to hear when somebody said something to me that this person and that person are sick and could not afford his or her medication. My heart sank right away I wanted to help. Sometimes I help monetarily but sometimes it only takes one time or two times and I wanted it all the time. However, I also have other personal responsibilities that need extra attention and focus so I get sad not to do it all the time. The other day friends are discussing about it at church and one person says about Walgreens Prescription Savings Club. We were stunned because we do not know about Savings Club at Walgreens and our discussion fix on what she says.

She said Walgreens is offering a special discount on annual membership for its Prescription Savings Club. For just $35.00 a year, a family membership covers everyone in your immediate family, including a spouse, dependents 22 and younger and pets. For individuals it is only $20.00 a year. It saves you on more than 8,000 brand name and all generic medications. I so love generic medications. It gives discounts on flu shots, pet prescriptions, nebulizers and diabetic supplies. Bonuses when you purchase Walgreens brand products and photofinishing services. With all these information, who would not run towards Walgreens to get there Prescription Savings Club, because we did. If people only notice their prescription cost these days it is very expensive. Just a good example is my hubby’s eye drops for 5 ml it cost us $60.00! My eyes grow huge when I found out it cost that much and so little. Now that I can save through becoming a savings club, member I know for sure we could save a lot. One thing that I also did is to LIKE Walgreens on Facebook and do the FOLLOWING on Walgreens on Twitter. These two I did in order for me to stay tuned on what is going on with Walgreens so come and join us friends out there. It is the time we can save on our prescriptions and it feels good!

Abacos In Bahamas

2012-02-03T18:16:00.000-08:00

I live here in Michigan and as we; all know winter season is what we are experiencing right now. Day after day, it is bitterly cold hubby and I often talk about going south for a break. Last week I felt on what we call cabin fever. The first time I came here, I do not know that word but now I could literally tell what it is. I felt depress not to see the sun because the sky is gloomy and dark. The temperature is below freezing point, I cannot do anything just hibernating inside the house, and somehow if it takes two or three months I do not feel good already.

The other day we found out that, a bunch of my hubby’s kids with their spouses goes down south for a change. However, hubby told me it is getting cold their too and we just laugh. Then he told me about his experienced years ago when him and his three daughters went for a cruise. One of their lay over is Bahamas and he found that place beautiful and it was more than ten years ago. I told him with that span of years Bahamas is excessively different now. Moreover, he says of course it is! In addition, a thought came to his mind and he told me what if we are going to Bahamas for a vacation. I was very excited of the idea I told him I am ready. Therefore, we go online and we found Abacos. Abacos is in Bahamas and when we look at their properties, we were stunned it is way beyond beautiful. Everything is well developed the houses are very pretty all are located close to the beach. Hubby said something he wish we could own one property there but he also said it is better to visit there first and I agree to that idea too. Mind you there is a College In The Bahamas which when I look at it, it is run by a Baptist Community. After hubby and I explore the site of Abacos, he is certain to visit and have a vacation there someday. We were excited to see this place in person and soon we will be there.

Brooches and Earrings

2012-02-03T18:10:00.000-08:00

I had a good time taking photos of my SIL's old brooches
One stone has a green on it and thankfully it is clear in these shot.

This is made of some native material. It is very tiny I have a hard time focusing on it. This is an earrings. ^_^

My favorite is the one with a huge pearl. The pin at the back is broken I hope can fix it by myself.

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Expressions™ with Glade®

2012-02-02T20:00:00.001-08:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Triad Retail Media for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I heard a saying that there is no house that has the same smell. I think I agree to that. Some homes have a very sweet smelling scent and some don’t. Some home owners do not like to have candles around there house because they have kids which is very understandable. And some do like to have candles anywhere in their house because they love the scent. For me I love candles especially if it is lit at night and when you are in the bathroom in the Jacuzzi trying to relax. But wait, candles are also hazardous. For example after you take a good bath and you forgot to check all the candles you burn what would happen. We do not want to wake up in the morning of the night with smoke all around us and the house is on fire. That is why when I found the new product of Glade® I am so in love with it. Here are the two new Glade® products:

The new Glade® Expressions™ fragrance mist Mist:

1. It has a long lasting; true to life fragrance opens your home and invites life in.

2. Artfully designed and pretty enough to fit any décor we have at home, making it a convenient and stylish home fragrance option.

3. Easy squeeze to spray activation for easy and comfortable spraying.

The new Glade® Expressions™ oil diffuser :

1. I have a long lasting true to life fragrance that you want to smell all the time.

2. Fragrance lasts 30 days and does not require electricity which is very good to me because every body is trying to save this time.

3. No spill design fits with any décor in your home. Unlike candles you have to be careful with spills it will ruin your furniture, table cloth and other materials.

These two new Glade® products are available in four fragrances:

1. Pineapple & Mangos teen (my personal favorite)

2. Cotton & Italian Mandarin (only available in Fragrance Mist form)

3. Fuji Apple & Cardamom

4. Spice Lavender & Juniper Berry (hubby’s favorite)

What is nice with Glade® is that they have a fragrance satisfaction guaranteed or your money back. How cool is that!! Here is the form that you can fill up mail the original UPC and purchase receipt within 30 days. (Fill out this form if unsatisfied).

You can purchase these new Glade® products at Wal-Mart and advantage of their everyday low price a coupon for $1.50 off of any Glade® Expressions™. Coupon available HERE. Go visit Wal-Mart now and do not forget to have the best scent of your home Glade® Expressions™ is the best!

One day in Caseville, Michigan

2012-02-02T07:47:00.000-08:00

When all your desires are distilled. You will cast just two votes:
To love more, And be happy. ~ Hafiz of Persia

When I am happy, I see the happiness in others. When I am depressed, I notice that people's eyes look sad. When I am weary, I see the world as boring and unattractive. ~ Steve Chandler

The supreme happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved.
~ Victor Hugo

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FRIDAY FENCES

Watery Wednesday

2012-01-31T17:16:00.000-08:00

There are two ways of spreading light:
to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.
- Edith Wharton

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Our Sunset Today

2012-01-30T17:48:00.000-08:00

It is very cold today. But because I love to see the sunset I dress myself appropriately and off I go to the field.

Eyeglasses For A Gift?

2012-01-30T10:51:00.000-08:00

I think our winter weather kick in here in Michigan. For the past two days we have snow which in the past months we don’t have one. The other day hubby and I came form the church and he was complaining of his eyeglasses. He says he had a hard time looking the white line and the lights from the cars bothered him. I told him it is my problem too when the other day from church I went home already dark and I have a problem with my eyeglasses. I remember the last time we had our eye check up and a new prescription glass was five years ago. For sure by this time our eye sight changes. But I told hubby I remember how much we paid the last time we had our new eyeglasses. It feels like we were rob the eyeglasses look cheap.

Today, I was talking to my friend online and our talk leads to eyeglasses and she told me to check on Zenni Optical. I ask her if it is an online store and she said yes. I browsed the website Zenni Optical and found very beautiful, quality and affordable eyeglasses. I have my favorites which I bookmark and I am thinking of giving hubby and eyeglasses for a gift this valentines. He would be very happy!!

Icicles

2012-01-29T19:19:00.000-08:00

Icicle is fun to shot. Very challenging because it's white. But I found out if the background is blue or green like in my photo you can take a good photo.

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and MOSAIC MONDAY

Can you guess?

2012-01-26T16:14:00.000-08:00

This is a reflection of my phone from the car (side door). My phone was on my lap when I glance to my right I saw the floating reflection of the phone. Took me several shots to get a good phone reflection shot. Here is for me the best one ^_^

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Letter-B

2012-01-25T04:29:00.000-08:00

I like BUBBLES

The BLUE water BRIDGE, Port Huron, Michigan

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Bliss

2012-01-21T05:55:00.000-08:00

It's a bliss to see sunset today. Though our temperature is 16F but if the sun is out I am happy.

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Nikon D4 DSLR Camera

2012-01-20T13:43:00.000-08:00

It's here the Nikon D4 DSLR Camera....well the arrival date is February 16, 2012 but oh yes many photographers are already eyeing to this camera. How I wish someday I could own this one. Mind you for the body only it cost a whooping $5,999.99! Yup that's for the body only. For now I'll only dream because not in the million years hubby would buy this for me, lol!!

The summary:

The D4 is engineered to achieve image integrity in the most diverse and difficult lighting conditions, thanks to an optimized balance between the FX-format sensor size (36.0 x 23.9 mm) and 16.2 effective megapixels. Uncompromised data readout speed delivers up to 11 fps performance in FX format — faster than any other Nikon camera.

The 16.2 megapixels yield not only stunning depth and detail, but also more flexibility in post-production cropping for magazine-quality prints and web publishing. Image quality this versatile is a direct result of Nikon’s sophisticated approach to sensor design. Each pixel is as large as 7.3 μm, and painstakingly engineered to collect the maximum amount of light and render the highest possible image quality in both bright and dark conditions. Incredibly clean images with smooth gradations even at high ISO sensitivities can be realized thanks to the optimized noise-reduction design and 14-bit A/D conversion built into the sensor.

Unique to Nikon, the D4 expands your still image shooting possibilities with four image area options: FX format (36.0 x 23.9 mm), 5:4 crop (29.9 x 23.9 mm), 1.2x crop (29.9 x 19.9 mm) andD X format (23.4 x 15.5 mm). The camera also offers three image area options for Full HD video thereby tripling its potential for movie making.

Friday Fences

2012-01-19T20:34:00.000-08:00

One of those moment when you just want to be amazed.

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Frozen Lake

2012-01-17T17:17:00.000-08:00

Hubby laughed when I saw Lake Huron and with a confuse looked I asked hubby
why is the water didn't move? Geez, of course it is frozen!!!

I enhanced the color in this photos. Look how the waves go frozen. I thought it is salt, lol!

Linking to WATERY WEDNESDAY and THIS or THAT THURSDAY

I Like Bridge

2012-01-15T18:08:00.000-08:00

Do you like bridges? I do. Something in the structure that appeals me.

For me I think it speak to who made it, you think?

Linking to MOSAIC MONDAY

Yellow Candle

2012-01-14T17:26:00.000-08:00

My favorite yellow candle. Just lighted the other day and as I
was looking at it, it remind me of a ripe pear.

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