peaceful mind

how to avail effective press release for your business

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:52:00 +0000

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free article submission service: find it here!

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:36:00 +0000

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school keepsake book: to keep memories of your child's first years in school

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:42:00 +0000

Unlike the olden time parents especially mothers of today's generation are undeniably more sophisticated when it comes to their children and family keepsake preservation. There are still those who use the conventional photo albums we can get from the department stores however modern mothers of today prefers the customized and artistic albums - they call it scrapbook. Some do it by themselves while others simply get it from special craft stores they know. The prices vary of course depending on the materials used and the quality of the finish product.

If you are skilled enough you can actually create as many books as you can with different themes and subjects. If not, let Posylane do it for you. Posylane is an online boutique known for their unique gift ideas that you can personalize. Among their popular items are towels wraps, nap mat, monogrammed tumblers, backpacks, lunch totes, penny laine baby book and now this school keepsake book.

This keepsake book in particular measures 8-1/2" x 9" x 1. It has pre-printed age appropriate pages, contains photo sleeve pages for 20 4"x6" photos and two pockets for other memorabilia. It makes a best gift for young children from preschoolers, kindergarten and graders.

Here in the blogosphere however, I've also seen lots of mother especially stay at home moms who are into this digital scrapbooking thing and blog about it. Most of them use their family for a subject of course. And when it's time for them to sport their creations through their posts, I just can't help but to feel envy. They are simply impressive and how I wish I have the same skills too like they do. I did some research about it and had few attempts but nothing happened. I just can't seem to do it right. I'm not giving up though till I can make it one day.

my nieces' first excursion experience...

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:37:00 +0000

.... photos: to follow!

Yesterday's activity was a big success though there were some minor problems along the way but still the kids were able to enjoy while learning and that's what counts.

First stop was at the Davao's Crocodile Park. Like I said, there were some inconsistencies so we reach the place a bit late than the estimated time of arrival. We packed foods as instructed and had our first meal of the day at the park's reserved areas for eating. We did all things together so as soon as everyone's done with breakfast we headed right away to explore the park.

The oldest (like thousands year old) as well as the largest creature inside the park was a living crocodile, thus speaks the name of the park although there were number of other wild, endangered animals around that are waiting to entertain the park goers. There's the different kind of snakes, tigers, boar, monkeys, turtles, birds, ostrich and many more. On the other end of the park lies the so amusing butterfly sanctuary.

I should be jotting down details of every featured creature there but the kids were so amazed that I can hardly control their every move. We weren't able to get good pictures either as sister failed to secure a good camera. It would have been so nice but well, there's always be a second time - we still enjoyed the views at least.

Next stop was at the Science and Technology Centrum. Glad we didn't stayed there for long as the location as well as the center itself is not really worth paying. The kids may have enjoyed some of their exhibits but that was just it. The rest of that part was just disappointing.

At Mergrande Beach Resort we had our lunch. Ah, what a very relaxing place to be. Perfect for our murmuring tummies, LOL! The sun's heat was biting but that didn't stop the kids and their parents to take a plunge. No we didn't. I like beaches but I'm not much of a beach water person.

Final stop... at the Mall!
Shop... shop... shop!
Again I didn't have much money to spend so I just bought some small personal stuffs. Oh well, this is getting too long now. I still have to upload the pictures we took so I'll be posting them here soon. Thanks for reading!

charter's on demand: taking entertainment to the next level

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:59:00 +0000

My daughters are so into movies and so are my nieces. Since they know now how to manipulate the DVD player, they are often left free to pick their preferred movies to watch. The keyword "preferred" means only those movies that they are permitted to watch and they know what they are. There are 6 of them, not to mention the toddler so most likely, the majority wins. However, they can be sneaky at times too especially when left unattended. Harrowing and gruesome movies are simply inappropriate for their ages yet they tend to get inquisitive about it and even watch some despite constant reminders.

We adults must always take responsibility of our young ones knowing that things can be easily insinuated in their delicate minds. If important things like morals and values needs to be learned by watching movies, so be it as long as proper guidance is observed.

Anyway, speaking of movies, Charter's On Demand packages that allows you and your entire family enjoy your spare time together is now available online via charter.net - a customizable customer web portal with easy access to over 6000 movies and shows to watch anytime you want. One valid account is all you need and you're good to go. You don't want to miss your chance to watch that favorite show of yours so learn more at charter.net/ondemand if you are interested to avail this service now. Or feel free to get updates and fun extras on Charter’s Facebook page. Might as well add them to your account or follow them at twitter.

quick note

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:03:00 +0000

Two of my nieces go in the same kindergarten school. Tomorrow they will be having their first excursion participation while my older sister Joyce and I will be their accompanying guardians.

I don't have the exact details of the trip yet but it's going to be a one full day activity. I just hope sister will be able to secure a camera that we can use tomorrow. My brother brought my old camera to a repair man this afternoon but he can't seem to fix it.

Well it sure is gonna be a big day and I can tell how the little girls are so excited about it. Gotta tuck them to bed early tonight... need to make sure they'll be ready enough for a long day ahead.
Ciao for now!

the law of taxi

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0000

The moment you let another person drive you, you give them full control of the car and the route that you take. Similar, if you let another person place priorities in your life, you will end up following their path, instead of yours. It is also not a secret that the longer you stay in the cab, the more it will cost you and the longer it will take you to get back. If you do not like where you are going in life, it is probably time to take the initiative back into your hands.

Ever wonder why life seems so pointless at times?
We want something done but we just don't know how.
We want to be at a certain place but we can't seem to find the right path to get there.
We get what we want but there always seems to be missing.

Are all these phrases sounds familiar to you?

To me it is and is what exactly I am feeling right now... the emptiness of life despite the presence of everything. But I halt when I happen to read The 9 Universal Goal-Setting Laws. This article is really worth a read. You don't want to miss it as the changes that you need to take may start from there.

soul seeking at the cemetery

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:10:00 +0000

On the outskirts of a small town, there was a big, old pecan tree just inside the cemetery fence. One day, two boys filled up a bucketful of nuts and sat down by the tree, out of sight, and began dividing the nuts. "One for you, one for me. One for you, one for me," said one boy. Several dropped and rolled down toward the fence.

Another boy came riding along the road on his bicycle. As he passed, he thought he heard voices from inside the cemetery. He slowed down to investigate. Sure enough, he heard, "One for you, one for me. One for you, one for me."

He just knew what it was. He jumped back on his bike and rode off. Just around the bend he met an old man with a cane, hobbling along. "Come here quick," said the boy, "you won't believe what I heard! Satan and the Lord are down at the cemetery dividing up the souls."

The man said, "Beat it kid, can't you see it's hard for me to walk." When the boy insisted though, the man hobbled slowly to the cemetery. Standing by the fence they heard, "One for you, one for me. One for you, one for me."

The old man whispered, "Boy, you've been tellin' me the truth. Let's see if we can see the Lord."

Shaking with fear, they peered through the fence, yet were still unable to see anything. The old man and the boy gripped the wrought iron bars of the fence tighter and tighter as they tried to get a glimpse of the Lord.

At last they heard, "One for you, one for me. That's all. Now let's go get those nuts by the fence and we'll be done."

They say the old man made it back to town a full 5 minutes ahead of the kid on the bike.

source

back to school time!

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:04:00 +0000

It's back to school time for my two pretty little ladies.

T'was another sad farewell we had yesterday but hey, they have had a fun-filled two weeks vacation at least. Besides, Christmas is only a month shy away and it has been guaranteed to me that the most special time of the year is ours to celebrate together. I can't be any happier!

I got so many things in mind to do with them before and after Christmas. For one thing I wished for their presence when I have to put up a Christmas tree though I know it is an insurmountable idea unless of course if I decide to do it after Christmas which is a big HA... HA!

I know... just trying to un-break my eyes while doing this post. I am missing them already!

holiday fun treat for eye wearers from zenni

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:04:00 +0000

Have you check out what's new at Zenni Optical today? Aside from their new arrivals, their collection of holiday fun eyeglasses is something you shouldn't miss! They obviously come in stylish and brightly colored frames as they are designed for the holiday season.

This pair is on top of the list and is my favorite. What makes it attractive is because it comes in different colors that you can wear for an entire week if you so choose to get all six. For your opposing preference however, please feel free to browse the given links around this post. There are still a lot of designs to choose from and I'm sure you will find one that will suit your taste for an eye wear. And don't forget to also check over the famous $8 Prescription Zenni Glasses because at Zenni, it's the quality that counts and not the value of what's in your pocket.

the royal york hotel

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:11:00 +0000

Howdy people! No, I’m not going to talk about how much more weight deposit did I gain as of late. I at least have a good disposition today and thanks heaven, I do. I need to free my mind from such besets even just for a while as much as I want you to relax as I give you a free tour to your kind of place where you dream of taking your family for a grand, relaxing European vacation. And where it's going to be? No less than The Royal York at North Yorkshire, York England.

The Royal York Hotel

Elegantly combining the historic and the modern, The Royal York Hotel & Events Centre is an atmospheric conference venue and luxury hotel. This carefully preserved Victorian architecture blends well with the beautiful grounds and spectacular view of York Minster that's encircling the entire hotel structure.

There are 167 bedrooms all with high speed internet connection and a work space if you feel the need to carry some workloads or if you simply want to connect with friends or family online... sharing them how great it is to have explored York City. Whether you choose a standard or modern contemporary room in the hotel or at the garden wing, a memorable experience is 100% guaranteed.
Like any other luxury hotels, the Royal York Hotel also features a purpose-built Events Centre, with breakout areas and capacity for 410 delegates theatre style. Their dedicated conference and events team can put a package together that offers their state of the art facilities. All you need to do is contact them anywhere from Monday to Friday, tell them your plans and they will get back to you in 2 hours...that easy.

Well, I'm off here now. If you feel this place is what you are looking for or if you need more information about their services, feel free to browse the links around this article or you may call them direct at +44 (0)844 824 6174.

and i fell asleep

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:58:00 +0000

My body weight is really making a statement now and I mean a big statement.

"LOOSE IT!"

Obviously, it is there and it's taking its toll on me. My eyes are seems unstoppable as they drop even if it is just the beginning of the day. My entire senses are calling out for my bed pretty much all the time. Doesn't it sound terrible?

This morning my daughter, Kate gave me a massage... not to send me back to bed but to awaken my spirit but guess what happened... (???)

I really need to do something, ASAP!

personalize bath robe for women

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:25:00 +0000

How would you like to look and feel good every after bath?

If you want to come out all wrapped while feeling comfortable, this thick and warm terry bath robe is for you. It features mid-calf length, 3/4 sleeves, multi-needle stitching, two patch pockets, double belt loops and a matching belt. It is made of 100% cotton, triple sheared, terry cotton velour fabric and is ideal for both men and women.

However, if you don't like it hefty, waffle bath robe is the right one for you. It is a combination of 60% cotton and 40% polyester thus making it lighter in weight than the all-cotton terry velour line. It is available in white, black, pink and lime.

Finally, if you just want it sheer and simple, a soft mint towel wrap will do right for you... available in three sizes and nine colors. You may want to personalize it with your name or monogram it for a perfect gift to others.

All these and more are exclusively available at Posy Lane... your one stop gift shop online. Visit their website at www.posylane.com to check out the rest of their unique array of gift ideas.

trendy insulated lunch tote, toddler back pack & nap mat for trendy kids like them!

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:07:00 +0000

My daughters are having their early Halloween break from school and I am happy they chose to spend it here with me. I know how their presence is going to affect my chores online so I have to make a compromise with them.

I allotted a specific time of the day where they and their cousins can utilize my computer to play their favorite games or watch videos. But this afternoon I was surprised how my daughter Kate suddenly became interested on what I do online. Instead of playing we ended up exploring my blogs... the four of them. She got so fascinated with pictures that went along with my posts. Then she stumbled into this nifty insulated lunch tote. Funny how it caught her by surprise because she really whispered right through my ear how she so wanted to have one like it.

Then here came my second daughter Naureen pointing her finger to a toddler backpack with the same color. This time it didn't surprise me why she wanted it knowing the stylish kind of girl that she is.

I'm sure if my nieces were there they would also be busy picking their own choices for themselves. Just like this purple nap mat which I think would suit Ina... my niece and the youngest among them all.

see you when we get there

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:43:00 +0000

Hello! How's everyone doing here? Over the week I made a lot of contemplations not only for myself but also for this precious thing I so love of doing everyday... blogging. But not updating here often doesn't mean this page is less important over my other blogs. In fact, I have looked for ways on how to increase its relevance on the web.

This page has been up and running for two years but have never gain any rank. Who wouldn't want it? No matter how I refuse to believe that it isn't the most important but for a not so savvy blogger like me having it still somehow make a difference.

So what are the ways I am talking about? The other day, one of my virtual friends here and I had a chat and it's pretty much all about blogging and its benefits. I know she's adept with web site hosting so I told her about my plan of having this blog migrated to other platform and have it hosted. Thankfully she offered to help. I know this is going to be a hit or miss decision as I really am not sure how it may turn out after but I am eager to do it as much as I want my goal for this blog met.

After two years of trying, I think it is now time to change course. So with fingers crossed, I am now bracing myself for this next big step. It may not be too soon but we'll see you when we get there.

we're invited!

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:54:00 +0000

We never expected we will end up attending a birthday party last night. My cousin, Dina surprised us an invitation call for dinner just as me and my sister came in from a grocery yesterday. Her daughter, Dyne turned 6 and as a typical mean of giving thanks she prepared a meal for everyone invited to share.

After filling up our tummies with such well-seasoned foods, we had a drink. In a little less than 2 hours, we emptied two bottles of wine just for the ladies. The gentlemen had their drinking spree, grouping themselves separately while the kids were so busy making noises and playing around.

At 9pm, we headed home. I supposed the shots of wine would bring me flat faced to bed... I was wrong! And since I can't sleep I decided to just hop but shortly after I started, our power went into circus that eventually sent me to sleep earlier than expected.

Anyway, there's Knor Dyne, the birthday girl on the picture. She's such a lovely and a talented young girl. Like mother, like daughter, so to speak!

together again on another weekend

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:02:00 +0000

Obviously, I'm talking about me and my girls... Thanks to my mom's birthday last Friday. Having them completed the family that made mom the happiest on her special day... and of course, turned my ordinary days into extra special as well. And having them further explains why I am invisible here as of late. They simply have this charm that allows me to never say 'no' every time they ask to play or watch movie trailers using my computer... even if it take hours or a day. Poor me!

Anyway, I have here some not so old pics of ours along with my nieces. Unfortunately, camera is still unavailable so I need to dig pictures from my files to go with my posts.

daughters Kate (left), Naureen (center)... my niece, Inah and me
(pictures taken some 4 or 5 months ago)

... and there's my niece Jam (Inah's older sister), the addition of the group

start spending smart

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:47:00 +0000

How do you like having these stylish glasses for your kids?

I'm not so much into fashion but if my girls were to wear either prescription or non-prescription eyeglasses, I would definitely get one for each of them from the trusted $ 8 Rx eyeglasses provider online. Quality, style and elegance of product from Zenni Optical are designed to help you look good and not to rob your pocket. I hope this gives you the idea on how you can start spending smart.

The images here are the top three of my favorite high fashion eyeglasses that I can recommend for my girls as well as to my nieces in case they need one.

just why?

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:48:00 +0000

Why say a word when you don't mean it?
Why one has to pay the price over somebody else's fault?
Why are there people who condemn who they consider their "best friends"?
Why hate?
Why the need to count what has been given instead of just giving from the heart?
Why the need to feel jealous?
Why can't we just be happy for others?
Why waste time?
Why not try when it's worth it?
Why can't we listen to advices when we know it's for our own good?
Why choose to be wrong when we can act right?
Why God must give people such irresistible tests?

I know... things happen for a reason.

But, just WHY?

too bad

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:40:00 +0000

I felt so sorry for my nieces Jam (left) and MJ (right) today. Around 7 O'clock this morning they called me through my cell phone to ask if I can go to take pictures of them on their school fun day today. (SIGH!) I got tongue tied. I didn't know what to tell them but then I need to make them understand that tita's digital camera is no longer working.

They're both in Kindergarten and this is going to be their first to experience school activities like Kinder Day and sure they were both excited about it. Good thing my sister has a cell phone camera. Now I'm starting to feel bad again. Just thinking of the future occasions to come and not to mention the coming holidays... hay!!! Too bad!

my unique name: audria deetta rustin... what's yours?

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:03:00 +0000

I was born breach and mom thought of naming me BREACHY but my late Papa strongly disagree, lol! So for whatever reasons, they then named me NANCY.

"Pa, wherever you are now, you did a great job when you did!" Hahaha!

As far as I am aware, Nancy is a common English name which according to etymology became a very popular name in the United States during the 20th century. I have nothing against my given name although there are times especially when I happen to hear or come across with unique names, I can't help but to wish they're mine too.

Anyway, speaking of unique names, ever wonder what your name would be if you were not named by your parents the way they do? Here's a new quick fun quiz from Blogthings. All you need to do is enter your name and your gender.

Mine is below. Why not try yours!

Your Uncommon Name Is: Audria Deetta Rustin

Weird, but it works.

What Very Uncommon Name Should You Have?

yahoo messenger version 10

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:48:00 +0000

Yep, the newest Yahoo Messenger10 is the coolest version I've ever used so far. Thanks to the tech who downloaded it for me after he got my PC reformatted. If not for that malware attack incident that happened to my computer last week, I won't get to enjoy this thing. I just find it so cool where it allows you to have quick access of your friends' updates . And look at its skin? There are several of them for you to choose from and as for me I picked ruby red to complement the black background of my desktop.

In case you want to try it too, you can download it from here.

been down and up

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:58:00 +0000

Internet were down (again) for over 12 hours here in my part of the world. As early as five this morning I woke up, turned my PC on, attempted to browse a page only to get the same old error message from last night: NETWORK TIMEOUT and guess what... for the first time, I didn't bother to call and ask. I usually do but I opt not to. I didn't want to ruin my day so I just played music instead and did some of my hand sewing project. After completing my 4-piece bedsheet set last week, it's window curtains this time. I so wanted to take some pictures of my finished products but too bad... my camera just refused to work. SIGH!

lousy reason

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:04:00 +0000

Many times I've wished I grew up strong instead of being too emotional to handle troubles that life is tossing out unto me. Unfortunately I'm not! I hate the fact that I easily get destructed even by the simplest challenge. I easily get irritated over petty things that eventually leave me unproductive all through out my crankiness. Isn't that terrible? (See related posts here.)

It is undeniably the reason of the 8-day post gap that you may have noticed here. Within those days, I've been attempting to write but nothing just seems to come up from my head. It's maybe because of the lousy reason that I allow madness to take its toll on me. I used to be this way. I get to act as I feel and give no room for any explanation at some point as long as people I come in contact with get to recognize what I am acting up about.

Insensitivity on the other hand is one thing that turns me out. People may think I have the highest standard when it comes to such manner but please do me a favor... count me out if in either aspect you are.

(Excuse me for being so harsh but of course I am only referring to those whom I've known and talked to personally.)

On a lighter side, things are doing okay now and so am I. Now I'm free to go back and do the things I love to do again and that includes blogging, a little bit surfing on online casino news and other interesting materials online and of course blog visiting. It's been a while since I last did.

debt consolidation plan, a key to a merrier holidays

chinita.me@gmail.com (nancy) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:38:00 +0000

The biggest holiday of all holidays is coming and whether you agree or not to many, it means spending time. I hope not overspending though but still, to some it is more of a hard habit to break. They may just find utmost joy in giving so I guess we can do nothing about that. Well, for lucky people who have better options in managing their finances, I must say today if not tomorrow is the suitable time to reconsider your debts. In the same way, making it possible to realize ahead what your holiday budget will be.

Anyway, I'm talking about debt management alternatives. What are these? Payday loan consolidation, credit counseling and debt or credit consolidation plan. But how does debt consolidation work? In a most comprehensive understanding, it is a way of combining one's financial liabilities such as loans, credit card bills usually at a lower interest rate, thus making it easier to pay. Don't it sound logical?

Christmas holiday is for everyone to celebrate. Let there be no room for anxieties brought by unsettled debts. It is always wise to plan ahead and putting things in places is just as reasonable as allowing yourself to some breathing space while doing it naturally.