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My Son's Scribbles

2010-03-20T21:27:00.000-07:00

Here's is a pic of my son's scribbles. All of his drawings look like this but he can explain each drawing in detail. It's entertaining to watch him writing. he holds the pen very fancy and has a very light touch.

See how diligent he is?

Have a great weekend everyone.

Games Online

2010-03-20T12:59:00.000-07:00

Time flies so fast, I can't believe that I am now retired from my 20 years of service from the navy. I am glad that I joined the service because I have a learned a lot of things especially lessons in life. It seems that not long ago, my wife and I are anxiously awaiting to have a baby and look at us now, complete with a girl and a boy.

Now my 4 year old daughter can even play puzzle games and stuff on the computer. I found one of the Miniclips online and she just love playing with it from time to time. My wife would not let her use the computer often because she doesn't want Rylie to get addicted to those kind of games.

My daughter is a girly girl so she love to play those dress up game on the computer. It's funny because every time she would finish one thing, she would call us and show it to us all the time. Do you let your kids play games online?

Hopefully.. No More Snow

2010-03-20T12:50:00.000-07:00

During the first day of warm weather, the kids can't wait to go out and play even if the snow was still deep. But I am glad that they did play in the snow because after that, the snow started melting and now its all gone. Hopefully, no more snow will come. Rylie built herself a little snowman without any help from us, she wanted to do it by hereself.

I have to chase my little man because he was just running around.

Here's the snowman she built. It wasn't perfect but she was very proud of it.

Good Credit

2010-03-20T12:48:00.000-07:00

Having a good credit is advantageous in finding great deals especially if you are planning to apply for a loan or a credit card. The higher your credit score is, the better deals on interest rates that you could find. I am so glad that my wife and I managed to pay off some debts last year because , each of us have an outstanding credit score now.

There are however circumstances in life that you can't avoid such as emergencies. whenever you accumulated so much debts and wasn't able to keep up paying your bills, your credit score get jacked up and then your credit is down. Good thing is that even if you have a not-so-good credit, you can still avail with bad credit personal loans and other loans for your immediate need of cash.

Just be very careful in agreeing to the terms and conditions, always read the fine prints because there are certain companies who will get you with those fine prints that oftentimes neglected to read by consumer.

Got a Calendar from School

2010-03-20T12:32:00.000-07:00

During the St. Patrick's day celebration, the school where I am attending to handed out some calendar for each student. I am glad because I don't have a big calendar at home, only a table calendar that was given by a friend. My daughter had so much fun browsing on it because each picture dhows the stuff that I am currently studying, the nuclear medicine.

I believe there are also pocket calendar at the admission or reception are that they give out. I remember when I tried recruiting, they provided me a box of calling cards and a bunch of pocket calendars so I could give them to the folks that I would recruit too. I did not last in that field though, I wasn't really good at it.

It's nice to have these kind of stuff because through handing out to people they become aware of the services, programs, or products that your company is offering.

Korean Friend

2010-03-18T22:44:00.000-07:00

I was browsing our archives of photos and saw these two shots of photos with a korean friend when we were ready to leave the base. These were taken when he inspected the house that we we were living in. He works at the housing office and we became friends with him. Wish to see you again Mr. Ha.

Make your Home Energy Efficient

2010-03-18T18:31:00.000-07:00

If you're trying to do your part to help the environment and to save more money each year on your overall energy consumption, there are many things you can do around your home to ensure it's energy efficient. Energy saving programs and tips are available online that can help you to decrease your energy consumption. To find out where you're losing your energy dollars, check out microsoft-hohm.com. This service is brought to you completely free of charge. All you have to do is create an account. The program walks you through with simple questions about your home and your current energy consumption and creates a customized plan that will get you on the road to saving big bucks each year and help you to reduce the footprint you leave behind.

Most people already know about the energy compliance ratings of home appliances but do they really know how the ratings work and if they are getting the most bang for the buck? When I first purchased my appliances, I relied on the information that was presented to me by the sales associate that was processing my order. This program can help you to rate your current appliances and point out better choices for your particular situation. Now you can arm yourself with the knowledge you need to make better purchases that will save you lots of money in the long run.

There are so many factors that have an impact on home energy consumption. Things like windows, doors, insulation, and a whole lot more. Even if you think your home is as efficient as it can possibly be, chances are, with the ever-changing advances in technology, you could most likely be doing much better. It can be tough and sometimes even confusing to figure out how to cut energy costs. You can take the guesswork out energy use by simply creating a free account and getting your personal energy evaluation right now. To get started, simply click on one of the helpful links above.

Pimpin' Your Ride

2010-03-18T12:54:00.000-07:00

It seems that most guys have a special bond with their truck. It doesn't matter if it's brand new or been in use for many years. I own a Ford truck, built in the 90s, and it has been of great service to me since I first bought it. The years are starting to take their toll and my old truck is beginning to lose its luster. With all that we've been through together, I can't ever get rid of her. That's why I've decided to fix her up and make her like brand new again. I started browsing the web the other day, looking for parts and ideas. I couldn't believe how many style choices and modifications can be made with the available truck accessories on the market. It's really nice having so many styles to choose from but it does make the final decision even tougher.

A friend of mine replaced his stock grill with a really cool and trendy grill and it doesn't even look like the same truck anymore. Something as simple as that can make all of the difference in how much street appeal your ride will show off. After all, your truck is an extension of you and your personality and you want it to speak on your behalf when you take to the streets.

I've seen some really nice trucks on the web and in magazines and they've helped me to come up with a few really good ideas that will bring my old truck back to life and command a second look from people passing by.

If you're into ground effects, spoilers, body kits, grills, or even special headlights and taillights, you need to stop by CARiD.com. They have a huge selection of parts to dress up almost every type of vehicle on the road. You can check them out by simply clicking on the helpful link above.

Long Lost Friends

2010-03-17T23:46:00.000-07:00

I was looking through some old photos and found this pic of me and my buddy Eric. I knew he was a big guy but didn't realize how big until I saw him in this pic. We worked together in the Navy, about 9 years ago, while stationed Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California. I don't remember the occasion (probably a Christmas party for work). Check it out, I was sportin' a mustache and had 18" guns in those days.

Have a great weekend everyone.

My Mentor in Blogging

2010-03-17T20:14:00.000-07:00

If it wasn't for my wife, I wouldn't know the joy of blogging. She asked me a lot of times to try blogging before I finally tried it and now I do love it. At first I thought that blogging isn't really a guy thing but I was wrong. It is a great avenue in expressing your thoughts and ideas. I must admit that I still have a lot of things to learn in this blogging hobby.

I asked my wife numerous time about the relevance of web hosting in building your blog and she explains it to me. This technicalities however is not really my kind of thing so she is the one who decides where to get the domain and stuff. One thing that I learned though is that when your web host provider is good, the development of your site is smooth. There are certain providers that seems to have a very complex application and that is what you need to avoid when getting your own webhosting provider.

One of the blog that my wife maintains is from a different provider and she is not very fond of it because she said that the navigation on the site is very hard and features are limited. Now she is thinking to have it transferred to the current provider that both her other blogs and my blogs are subscribing.

If you guys are looking for some help about web hosting and other blogging software for your personal blog or for your business, Web Hosting Fan is the site that I recently been reading along. It offers many valuable articles that would surely answer the questions that you have in mind. They offer information and news on the latest trends for web development, search engines, and other stuff that you need in building your site as well as the traffic in your site.

Beautiful Day Outdoors

2010-03-15T07:30:00.000-07:00

The weather has been really nice for the past few days. We took advantage of the sunshine and warm weather to get out and get some fresh air. We finally made it down to the Veteran's Memorial in town (we've been wanting to for a long time). You can find more photos that we took at my wife's Nostalgic Marveling blog.

This is a really nice touch added to the military display. For those in town with Veteran's in their family, alive or dead, a brick on the walkway can be purchased and inscribed with that Veteran's name and other info. Here are just a few of the bricks which display our pride and honor for our local veterans.

This tank is a "one of a kind" produced with a British and American parts. It was to be mass produced and delivered to war but these plans never made it past the prototype. We were fortunate enough to get the only one in existence.

Below are a few pics of the surrounding area. My son was really impressed with the trains and tracks. It was about 60 degrees F that day but the snow was still hanging around.

It's nice to see our Veteran's, new and old, being honored for their service to Our Great Nation. Good thing it was erected before the Obama administration took over, or we may have never seen it. Luckily, it's ours to enjoy, at least until the dems figure out a way to repossess the land, sell the equipment, and hand out the money to those who voted for them. Have A Wonderful Day everyone. GOD bless America, and the blue states too.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Adgitizing

2010-03-10T18:34:00.001-08:00

Because of my full time schedule in class, I find it very hard to visit other blogs these days, so my wife encouraged me to advertise on Adgitize. But I do appreciate all your visits, most of the time I visit your blogs but I only drop entrecard just to have traffic back. Hopefully, Adgitize will give me more traffic. If you want to increase your traffic and you have a very limited time to gain traffic, advertise it at Adgitize. It is very affordable and you get the traffic that is worth the money you spend. Just click the widget on my sidebar if you want to try it.

Oh you also earn points even if you do not advertise with them, just display any affiliate banner and the adgitize group of blogs.

Car Collection

2010-03-08T22:51:00.000-08:00

I would love to be able to say they are real cars but they are, in fact, Matchbox cars. My Mom kept my collection of Matchbox cars from when I was a kid and when we returned from Korea, my Dad gave them to EJ. It may sound silly but when we were playing with my old Matchbox cars the other day, I actually felt like a kid again...even just for a few minutes. I was holding my favorite car thinking, the last time I held this car, I was so innocent and my hands were soft and smooth and didn't tell the story of my life.

Here are some pics of EJ's new collection. Every time we go to store, he always wants to pick up a new car to add to his collection. He loves jets, helicopters, and heavy equipment (bulldozers, excavators,...etc). The pic below shows off his car carriers.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Compare to Truck Rental

2010-03-08T17:19:00.000-08:00

I've moved over a dozen times in the past 20 years, so I've become quite the expert on the logistics involved in everything from local to long distance moves. A truck rental is an efficient and quick way to accomplish a local move but not so much the case when you're moving longer distances. When you start adding up the cost of fuel and other miscellaneous expenses, the end price is always more than what you estimate.

To keep costs low and to eliminate the hassle of driving long distances, ABF U-Packing is the way to go. You simply pay one set price which covers the truck, fuel, taxes, and a driver. For just about the same price as a rental truck, you can have someone else do the driving and make your move a relaxing and enjoyable experience. To find out more, click on the helpful link above.

Lazy days

2010-03-05T20:38:00.000-08:00

We are a bunch of couch potatoes on lazy days. When we lost our Internet and Phone connection, there is nothing much to do. Can't blog, can't search, can't do anything online. I am just so glad that we have Direct TV instead of Comcast cable or else we could have been so bored over here especially the kids. Here are some photos taken by my wife while me and the kids watches TV.

Even Champ bonded with us.

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Eyeglasses at Zenni

2010-03-03T15:14:00.000-08:00

A couple of years ago, my wife was experiencing difficulty with her eyeglasses and realized that she needed to update her prescription. We decided to try a vision center, at a local retail chain, so that we could save a few bucks. We were really shocked to find out that new eyeglasses came with such a big price tag, even at the vision centers that boast big discounts and savings. We assumed that, due to inflation, this would be the standard price regardless of where we looked and she ended up purchasing from them.

Then she found out that she could get the same quality and style from Zenni optical at a fraction of the cost. In fact, she could have purchased three or four pairs for the price she shelled-out for just one pair at the vision center. Zenni optical can pass these huge savings on to you because they have no retail overhead, no middlemen, and practically no advertising budget. They strive to provide you, the customer, with a stylish and quality product at a very reasonable price. Zenni optical believes that you shouldn't have to put off your eye care needs because of cost. If you need eyeglasses or would just like to get a few pairs for back-up, check out Zenni optical by simply clicking on the link above.

My Wife's Eyeglasses

2010-03-02T14:28:00.000-08:00

If you are in need of eye glasses but you've been putting it off because of the high cost, you should consider shopping online. You don't have to settle for the mediocre selections at your local vision center that usually come with big price tags. Let's face it, times are tough and money doesn't come that easy these days. Why pay top dollar for a pair of eye glasses that you can purchase online with comparable quality and a much lower price tag? It just makes sense.

A couple of years ago, my wife visited a local vision center to get her prescription updated when she noticed that her old glasses weren't as effective as they use to be. She ended up purchasing a her eye wear from them and couldn't believe the final bill. The quality wasn't there, but the big price tag was and this didn't sit well with her. She began browsing the web for better deals and was really amazed at what she discovered. For the price the vision center charged, she could have easily purchased three or even four pairs of comparable quality glasses. To find out how you can save big bucks on your next purchase of quality eye wear, simply click on the helpful link above.

My Elf-Look face

2010-02-22T23:36:00.000-08:00

This is one of those photos of my childhood that I am not very fond of. I look like an elf here and my hair cut ahh hideous. Oh well, my wife thinks I look cute lol! I just joined Friday Follow, come join us too by clicking the badge below.

Martial Arts Fighters

2010-02-22T15:21:00.000-08:00

I really enjoy the martial arts and I'm a huge fan of the UFC. MMA has taken the world by storm and has gained the respect that it deserves and has become one of the most popular sports around. Martial Arts Fighters have emerged from all over the world to show their skills and to answer the age old question of which style is the best.

If you're into MMA and want the most up-to-date information and news about the greatest in the sport, you can get connected by simply clicking on the link above. You can also find great deals on equipment, training videos and literature, fight tips and techniques, and even the latest gossip on the fight scene. If you wish to become an up and coming hopeful in this dynamic sport, this website can help you get there faster. Check it out and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Early Years of My Naval Career

2010-02-22T15:13:00.000-08:00

It wasn't long after I arrived in China Lake, CA that I was awarded my first Sailor of the Quarter. I remember this award well because my Department Head was a Search & Rescue pilot and he took me out flying as an additional reward. His crew placed me in a harness and dangled me about 20-30 feet below the helicopter while they flew through the sky. It was really scary at first but after I adapted, it was invigorating.

For those of you that don't know China Lake, it is situated near the Mojave desert and it gets extremely hot. Nearby, in the mountains, there is snow during the winter months. Within a matter of minutes, I went from 110 degrees to about 30 degrees. We landed in the mountains, the crew jumped off, and we had ourselves a snowball fight. Those were the good ol' days.

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Confidential STD Testing

2010-02-22T15:00:00.000-08:00

If you are experiencing the symptoms of a sexually transmitted disease but don't want to deal with the embarassment of getting tested, you're not alone. Many people live with the harmful effects of various sexually transmitted diseases because they are afraid of their confidentiality being breached. Now you can get Confidential STD Testing without leaving home and without any public knowledge of your test or results.

This is a big relief, especially if you live in a small town with a close-knit community where news travels fast. You definitely don't want to delay your tests any longer. Time is a crucial factor in getting cured of many STDs. Irreparable damage can be done if you wait too long before receiving treatment.

Just click the link to visit the website for more details about the confidential STD testing or go directly to tstd.org. Its better to be tested than regret at the end.

Farewell My Lady

2010-02-22T14:51:00.000-08:00

This picture of the USS Samuel Gompers was taken near Alameda California in the early 90s. This was my first ship and I really enjoyed being a part of the crew that decommissioned her. We enjoyed a nice WestPac in her final days. Capt. Rankin will always be one of my favorite COs. Thanks for the fond memories Skipper.

Data Migration Services

2010-02-22T14:47:00.000-08:00

We have a Dell laptop and the keyboard is defective already. We want to ytry the data migration services available online. I found it at Redapt's website when I was looking for some solution on how to transfer data. This solution is also great if you are looking to migrate your data from Solaris to another product such as Dell, HP, and IBM. This is a good solution if you want to have a cheaper way of transfering datas from one application to another.

I just wish that I am a computer savvy so I would be abl;e to learn this quick. It is also a great choice if you are planning to install and configure software system, restore and test new system. I am sure that if you are a computer geek, you will be able to decipher what I am talking about. So if you need to create and configure a migration, just click the link provided on this post.

Shadow of the Past

2010-02-20T00:09:00.000-08:00

These were taken when we were still in Korea. Our son pointed this out. He said that there is a light on the wall. Looking back at the pictures that we have during our overseas stay makes me miss the place.

A basket of Happiness

2010-02-15T15:55:00.000-08:00

Whenever my wife is folding the dry clean laundry, the kids are having fun playing with the laundry basket. I call it the basket of happiness because even our dog Champ is having fun chasing the kids.