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First Month of 2015

2015-01-08T20:50:00.000-08:00

New year had kicked off? Do you have any resolutions or new goals? Or do you have the same goal from last year? Most of the posts I see on Instagram today is, "If you have the same resolution from last year, you have to change your ways." It's true but maybe last year wasn't a great time?

Well, this year we have 365 days to work for it (it's the 8th so 357 days as of to date). I'd say don't stress about the resolutions, as long as you are working your best to achieve them and staying focus on your goals. For no matter how slow the progress is, in the end you'll have them right on your palms victoriously. If the "wishing" part is only your contribution then the universe won't give it the way you want it. Find your passion and work for it! Staying positive always helps big time! It's the universal law - the power of positive minds! You attract what you think.

Looking back from last year, I have difficult times on the first half. I got sick every now and then and have three minor injuries. First, I accidentally stepped on an open binder at home, well it happened! I went to the emergency hospital twice on that week. I had allergy attack when I pet a visiting dog at work and the following day I stepped on an open binder. The ER doctor cannot suture the wound as the muscles was removed so he used the skin glue instead for my toe skin to bind together. I can't walk straight for a week. Second, I pulled my femoral muscle along with its nerves during my taekwondo workout. Well, that's how hardcore I am - I workout with all my body strength. Third and last, in my yoga class, while transitioning from downward dog to sun salutation pose, I yawned and the muscles from my neck was pulled! I have to go for physiotherapy for a week on both cases. Oh, and I forgot to mention I had temporomandibular jaw dislocation and it was hard to talk and to swallow my food. I have to eat soft diet for almost two weeks and done physiotherapy for 8 visits as well. All of these happened from one point to the other. Anyway, my point is, despite the injuries I didn't give up! Until now I am still enjoying my taekwondo, yoga and I love doing weights and bench presses.

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I strive to stay fit and healthy so these injuries just made me stronger and better as an individual.

As for my New Year's resolutions and goals? Yes, I made a list just before the New Year kicked in and I keep them in my prayers/goals box.

Did you make yours? Well, it's not yet too late!

Happy 2015!

Christmas 2014

2014-12-25T08:06:00.000-08:00

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

- Isaiah 9:6

Christmas to me is LOVE! It is showing appreciation to our family, friends and love ones who are always there for us no matter what we do; loving and understanding other people with purity and without judgment especially those who are less fortunate living in the streets. It's hard but it's worth a try. With all honesty, I have to remind myself from time to time.

Christmas is for Giving without hesitation nor expecting something in return. It is not an exchange gift for goodness sake. I know some people who are guilty of "exchange gifts" - when they give, they are expecting more in return and they are talking about spirit of Christmas! Where is the true spirit of Christmas if you are expecting an "exchange gift?" Good karma is giving without ceasing!

Christmas is for Forgiveness. Whatever we have done in the past against ourselves and to human race; whoever have wronged us, we have to release the hatred and resenment embedded in our hearts. We have to try our best to forgive ourselves and to the people who we thought have done tremendous things on us. Without forgiveness, we will never find peace. Forgiveness is a key to happiness and love. I am trying my best on this level!

Christmas is for New Beginning. We always hear, "The reason of the season is the birth of Christ." Whether you are a believer or not, the atom or the molecules must be created by someone Higher than us! Christmas is the beginning of faith, the renewal of hope and witnessing unbelievable miracles. Believing is a lifetime battle, I have had challenges on myself once in a while, but I've always bounce back when I felt nothing and seek deeper onto my heart. I've always find that without God, I am nothing!

Well, No matter what we believe in and how we choose to celebrate this season, I hope you will find peace and joy into your heart!

He Said, She Said

2012-01-23T16:09:00.000-08:00

Early this morning as I am enjoying my coffee I came across to an interesting article on Yahoo News (sorry Google) about dating and relationships. The first thing that boggles my mind was the headline, "What Men Want in a Relationship", out of curiosity I found myself reading word by word. At the end of the article, it leads me to a link on what Women Want in a Relationship.

It was written by Dave Singleton, an award winning writer on dating and relationships, a regular columnist for Happen Magazine, MSN and Match dot com. According to Yahoo, you can send him your questions and comments about dating and relationships at davesingleton.writer@gmail.com.

Here is how the two camps view relationships which I call it He said, She said!

He said: “My relationship has to have ____”

We all have our “perfect date attribute” wish lists. Some are short and succinct; some could fill a book (so much for realistic expectations, right?). But the truth is that all of us can name a few traits that are essential for our next romantic partner — whether we admit them or not!

According to many common cultural stereotypes, men put more value on a partner’s physical appearance and passion, while women put financial stability and faithful commitment at the top of their romantic checklists. While there’s usually a grain of truth in those beliefs, the reality probably lies somewhere in the middle — i.e., with men and women valuing similar features in their partners, but perhaps they’re prioritizing (and, in some cases, defining) them differently.

Out of all the possibilities, what’s the most important trait that men absolutely, positively must have in a new relationship? I spoke with several single guys to find out. In their own words, hear how they — sometimes after years of dating and self-exploration — discovered the one thing that they care about the most in matters of the heart.

“She needs to be attractive”
Washingtonian Tim, 36, is quite blunt about what he’s looking for: “She needs to be attractive. For most guys, I bet it’s the same. At first glance, I definitely notice a woman’s looks. That’s the initial spark… and after we’ve been together awhile — even when the initial spark wears off and we’re used to each other — I still like it when she makes an effort for me.” True, this supports the stereotype of men primarily being drawn to a woman’s good looks, but the new twist lies in how that might play out over a longer-term relationship. Tim himself said that good looks are tied to making an effort for your partner; in other words, it’s not necessarily about resembling a supermodel or looking exactly as you did the night you met but the effort itself that counts.

A study published in a recent issue of the Journal of Family Psychology supports this idea of how looks continue to matter beyond that initial attraction stage, though in a different way. The same study suggests that the physical attractiveness of men isn’t as paramount to women, who zero in on a guy’s ability to offer support and stability, especially in a partner.

“I want to be loved for who I am, not what I can provide”
Marylander Sam, 34, says: “I want a woman who wants me, not one who needs me. I want her to love me for me. I can tell [when] a woman is just interested in the externals, which in my book are the equivalent of being in love for money, appearances, or out of desperation. I’ve dated women who were more into those three [things] than into [who I am as a person]. I don’t want to be looked at like I’m a bank, a daddy on demand, or a means to an end of any kind.” The takeaway lesson here is that men are looking for an authentic connection and really notice its absence. “I’d rather have a real woman who is into me than some idealized version… who wants me to be Ken to her Barbie,” explains Sam.

“For me, physical affection is essential”
Sometimes there’s a misperception that men just want to jump into bed. While it’s definitely important (an understatement, perhaps?), men also want to share everyday simple, physical connections — a hug, a touch, a kiss — with their partners. “My friends couldn’t understand when I broke up with my last girlfriend, who I dated for a year before realizing that this was not it,” says Bostonian Anthony, 31. “She was hot, smart and had a lot of good qualities, but I really ended up craving affection. After an initial couple of months that were very touchy-feely, she became a little cold. It was all about my missing feeling the physical connection in regular, daily ways.” Warmth and touch really count in forming romantic bonds.

“She has to get my jokes and sense of humor”
Dare I say that humor is an oft-unrecognized but key element of male-centric flirting? That may be a new way of expressing it, but it does exist. “I really like to laugh and have fun,” says Washingtonian Mike, 28. “Life is heavy enough. I work really hard. At the end of the day, yes, I want her to be sexy and for us to have things in common, but I want to laugh, too. It’s been hard to find a woman who laughs with me as much as I want. I’ve dated women who just didn’t get my sense of humor and the relationships always fizzled. I cite that as a big reason.” Laughter stokes a man’s ego when he’s trying to entertain, makes him feel understood, and puts him at ease in a way that few other expressions do, because it makes a man feel powerful. What’s a bigger turn-on than that for any man?

“My next girlfriend has got to be straightforward and patient”
“If you’d asked me this question 10 years ago, I would have responded with ‘good-looking’ or maybe ‘passionate’ for my answer,” says Floridian Peter, 39. “But after a string of failed relationships, I know better what really matters now. When I’m dating a woman, I care about physical attraction and excitement, but in the back of my mind, I’m definitely seeing how she responds to challenges. Does she wig out over small things? Do I constantly have to calm her down or reassure her when things don’t go her way? Does she approach our differences straightforwardly by telling me how she feels in a fairly rational way, or is she a passive-aggressive pouter? I don’t care how beautiful she is; if a woman frustrates me, acts out irrationally or makes me feel like I need to be a mind-reader, I’m outta there. My next girlfriend has got to be chilled out and patient.”
Any guy who’s been out there dating for a while (and maybe had a few bad breakups along the way) is going to have his own set of red flags. And, like Peter, many men want a woman who won’t play minds games with them in relationships.

She said: “My relationship has to have ____”

When it comes to dating, we all have our romantic checklists.

For the most part, I think men and women agree on the key attributes we consider important in our romantic partners. Don’t we all want someone who’s decent, attractive, confident, loyal, has a great sense of humor, shares our values, operates with integrity, is a good communicator and emotionally healthy? Oh yes, and it doesn’t hurt if Mr. or Ms. Maybe is independently wealthy and has rock-star charisma, too.

But what if you just had to pick one attribute as the most critical for your mate to have? That’s where the sexes part company and prioritize some traits over others — or, in some cases, define those traits differently. For example, men and women might have separate definitions for an adjective like “passionate.” Everyone wants a passionate partner, but if you believe some stereotypes and outdated research, men more often associate that word with pure physical, sexual voracity, while women think of a deeply felt, lusty emotion that’s directed only at them.

Recently, I spoke with a variety of women to get them to tell me the one thing they absolutely, positively had to have in a guy they were seriously dating. With a little thought — and some prodding — most of the women I spoke with were clear about their top demands. Which one tops your list?

“I want to be wooed; I need the romance”
Virginian Mary, 33, says: “I’ve been so disappointed when, after a few months, a guy loses all his romantic impulses and just settles in. I can be attracted to many types of guys; my boyfriends have been tall, short, funny, serious, really financially successful, and [one was] even a struggling artist. But the one thing I now know that I need is ongoing romance. Don’t send me flowers in the first two months and then stop after we’re comfortable with each other. And please don’t think that ordering Chinese food and watching [something on] TiVo five nights a week is going to work for me. I want to be wooed; I need the romance. I want to make out in the car like we did on our first date. I want to meet you somewhere new as if we are having a secret rendezvous, not going to the same place on the same day of the week.”

Clearly, the takeaway for guys here is: don’t settle into a boring routine. Keep finding ways to spice things up and treat your girlfriend like your date, even if — and after — she becomes your wife.

“I need a man who is generous in every way”
North Carolinian Sarah, 35, explains: “I need a generous guy. My next relationship has got to be with a guy who is generous…or maybe ‘not cheap’ is a better way to put it. I think women are misunderstood about this concept of generosity; it’s how you define it. I think a money-conscious guy is great. That implies stability to me. And I don’t need him to pay for everything, although I like it when a guy pays for the first couple of dates. I just don’t want a stingy, bean-counting man who knows the cost of everything, the value of nothing, and is a total cheapskate. I’m willing to be generous in return.”

Sarah raises a good point about how we define key traits. Being generous doesn’t necessarily mean loading you with jewels like Richard Burton did with Elizabeth Taylor, though wouldn’t that be swell? It’s about less about money and more about acting in a giving, graceful way with your partner.

“As I get older, I want someone who genuinely cares about me”
“I know this might seem obvious,” says Virginian Charlene, 42. “But after being in relationships for a couple of decades, I just can’t imagine being with a guy who doesn’t genuinely care about me, and about us. I have dated lots of types of men — a swaggering cowboy, an uber-confident executive, and a smooth-talking lawyer. Each had his good points, but the truth is that authentic caring is rarer than you think. Does he always put himself first? Is the relationship more like a transaction, where we look and act a certain way to get our romantic needs met? I’ve been in those relationships and they feel very conditional to me. I want to wake up next to my guy knowing that we both want the best for the other one no matter what — and that we value what’s important to the other one, without expecting something in return.”

Maybe genuinely caring about your partner (and vice versa) seems like an obvious thing to demand in any relationship, but it doesn’t often pop up on the standard “must-have” lists, at least not ahead of the usual suspects such as confidence, passion, looks and humor. But for those who’ve been in a relationship without feeling genuinely cared for by their partner, it shoots to the top of the wish-list for their next romance.

“I need to feel true chemistry with him”
Marylander Marisol, 33, stresses: “It’s not like the other important characteristics don’t matter. They do. But I can’t think of anything else for the top of the list. I need to feel the chemistry. With a boyfriend, I need that elusive...something.” Maybe it’s what famed fictional icon Carrie Bradshaw referred to as “zsa zsa zsu” — the unexplainable chemical reaction that happens when you just can’t get enough of your hot, new guy. Marisol’s choice brings up an interesting point: Do the rules of attraction play out in your subconscious? The elusive feeling of “zsa zsa zsu” is probably not something women can pinpoint ahead of time, but maybe that’s when the senses take over.

According to a 2002 study by J. Philippe Rushton and Trudy Ann Bons published in the journal, Psychological Science, women prefer the scent of men with genes that are somewhat similar to their own over the scent of nearly genetically identical or totally dissimilar men. Ah, pheromones! Those sneaky chemical signals produced by the body to communicate one’s reproductive qualities definitely can cast a spell. It’s important to remember that non-visual cues might be driving your decision when it comes to defining the one trait you can’t live without in a partner.

“I want a guy who’s got a big, soulful heart”
Of course, there were a few women that had a hard time choosing just one trait — and some even had quite creative reasons as to why they chose the way they did. “I have three,” says Washingtonian Kristen, 27. “I just watched The Wizard of Oz with my nephew and it occurred to me that the guy I want next has the three things Dorothy found on the yellow brick road. I want a guy who has courage, heart and a brain!” Good luck, Kristen — even Dorothy couldn’t find one guy in all of Oz who fit that bill. With a little prodding, Kristen finally narrowed it down: “If I have to pick just one, I want a guy who’s got a big, soulful heart and is kind.” And when push comes to shove, if you really think about what’s most important when it comes to guaranteeing your happiness, it makes sense that a man’s heart would claim the top spot.

I said....

Did you notice that men and women have their own needs and wants? I have my own list as well, while Physical Attraction is not yet out, my list definitely changed as I became older and more mature. One important aspect that I have is Respect. There's no perfect relationship nor perfect match as perceived by Astrologers, we shouldn't take the meaning of LOVE in a logical manner. Love is from the heart, it is what our soul longs for. We cannot just say, "we can't be together because we're different"! Of course, we are all created equal but unique and different from one another. Imagine how life will be if we are all the same; qualities, thoughts and etc.. How boring would that be? In Physics, negative forces attracts while positive forces repel. Same with relationships and the law of attraction. Opposites attracts while compatibility repels. Imagine if two people have the same interest in every aspect, how boring would that be? There will be no room for improvement. Perhaps it looks perfect on the first few years but after that, it has nothing to discover. That's when Respect comes in, we have to respect each others differences and learn from each other. I cannot imagine how some people see compatibility as LOVE? Perhaps that kind of love is shallow? While compatibility is important, isn't it LOVE have no boundaries? Respect plus Love will produce Understanding! Love combined with Care equals Compassion. Love and Peace will create Harmony. I could go on and on but my point is deeper love conquers all because our souls are connected rather the human level (our bodies).

On the contrary, I believe that two souls who are created for each other will always find its way home. If not in the current lifetime, they will meet again in another lifetime. The reason why two strangers feels like they met before but have never met at all physically. Life is uncertain, it is so mysterious that only our souls could answer if we are aware and open about it. What do you think?

WELCOME 2012

2012-01-01T01:51:00.000-08:00

Welcome 2012! New promises awaits to open up and Cheers to a new beginning!

It's time to revamp my life.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

Dare to Be Different!

2011-12-19T12:41:00.000-08:00

Are you tired of playing games, wearing masks or trying to be someone other than yourself? Wouldn't you like the freedom to just be accepted for who you are, without the pressure to be someone you really don't know how to be? Would you like to learn how to embrace your uniqueness and resist the pull to be like everyone else?

God knew what He was doing when He made you. You are a unique individual—God created you the way you are! It's time that we dare to accept ourselves as different and stop being insecure about who we are.

Be Courageous

If you're going to overcome insecurities and be the person God's called you to be, you must have the courage to be different. Unhappiness and frustration happen when we reject our uniqueness and try to be like each other. If you're going to be successful at being completely you, then you're going to have to take a chance on not being like everyone else. You must ask yourself, Am I a people pleaser or a God pleaser?

Who Decides Your Worth?

Becoming a people pleaser is one of the easiest things we can do...but it can ultimately make us very unhappy. When we begin pleasing others, we begin to hear comments that make us feel good about ourselves. That's okay as long as we don't derive our sense of worth from it. People are too fickle for us to place our sense of worth in their opinions. We're worth something because God says we're worth something—not because of what people think or say about us.

People pleasers allow others to control their lives in order to gain acceptance and approval. But God doesn't want us to be easily manipulated or controlled by others. We shouldn't let other people's opinions of us control our actions.

Walking in Love

At the same time, we must walk in love. We can't just do anything we want, whenever we want, with total disregard for the feelings of others. We can't say, "I'm going to do this, and if you don't like it, that's tough—that's your problem!" The Bible commands us to love others, and love doesn't behave that way. However, we must not allow people to manipulate and control us to the point that we're never free to be who we are. If we do, we'll always try to become the person we think others expect us to be.

Break Out of the Mold

The world (those we know and deal with on a daily basis who may be family, friends, people in the neighborhood or even in the church) is continually trying to conform us to its image. The word conform means "to be similar in form or character; to behave in accordance with prevailing modes or customs." Romans 12:2 says, Do not be conformed to this world (this age),…but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind…It's then that we find the good and acceptable will of God for our lives.

People will always try to fit us into their mold, partly due to their own insecurity. It makes them feel better about what they are doing if they can get someone else to do it too. Very few people have the ability to be who they are and let everybody else be who they are. Can you imagine how nice the world would be if we would all do that? Each person would be secure in who he is and let others be who they are. We would not have to try to be imitations of each other.

Unique for a Purpose

God wants to take us, with all our weaknesses and inabilities, and transform us, by working from the inside out, to do something powerful in this earth. If we're going to overcome insecurities and succeed at being ourselves, we can't continue to be afraid of what everybody else may think. We can't continue to allow others to fit us into their mold. We are different! We are unique! God created us this way to accomplish His purposes here on earth.

This article is taken from Joyce's book, I Dare You.

PRIMERICA, INC. - Very Legal

2011-05-31T12:06:00.000-07:00

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The Risks Of 4G Cellphones

2010-07-06T18:36:00.000-07:00

The introduction of 4G phones marks a significant advancement for the smartphone world, but how that fits into the corporate world isn't obvious yet. There are two different trends underway here, and both are intersecting in interesting ways.

The first trend involves the improvements in technology at each new generation (G) of cellular phone technology. Each new generation adds something new to the previous generation, while also making all phones in different generations incompatible. While 2G phones allowed digital transmission compared with 1G's analog, 3G technology allowed Internet access and multimedia. That has been followed over the past year by 4G technology, which greatly improves transmission speeds of data. Most phones are still relatively slow compared with computers, but the primary reason for the difference in performance is the trade-off of battery life vs. speed--no one wants to charge his smartphone every two hours.

The second trend is based on economics. While companies will invest in new releases of technology every couple years, wholesale shifts in technology occur roughly every 15 to 20 years. It took about 20 years to move from mainframes to the first minicomputers, and it took another 15 years for the personal computer to be introduced. Even in software, which gets upgraded more frequently, most companies are just now considering changing from Windows XP to Windows 7, having skipped an entire generation. Most companies move slowly on technology because they need to balance the risk inherent in new technology, the cost of changing over equipment and the payback cost of a technology investment.

Contrast that to the consumer world, which requires much more frequent changes. The economics of consumer electronics make it essential to sell hundreds of millions of cellular phones of all types on a significantly faster replacement cycle, and nothing forces changes like a shift in the infrastructure. That explains why the shift from 1G to 2G took 11 years, the shift to 3G took 10 years, and the shift to 4G took just seven years.

These two trends have lived in separate worlds for decades. Corporate was corporate and consumer was what employees played with at home. That's changing with 4G. More powerful devices, often without the same kind of security safeguards that companies have implemented since the advent of the PC, are rolling out faster than companies are equipped to handle, with capabilities that extend far beyond what previous generations of phones offered. These are now true mobile Internet devices, and they're being used for texting and accessing data around the world both over secure networks and in public places.

These devices can download everything from documents to movies, and they can store hundreds of times the amount of data that the most powerful PC could store at the beginning of the decade. They can shift from one application to another, power down others in a split second in a feat of semiconductor and software engineering, and they can communicate and connect to almost any available network. And they can do all of this with the same lack of concern about security threats as previous generations of phones.

The threat--or at least the potential threat--is that these devices now move at a speed that makes it harder to isolate and detect before they can cause a real problem. Corporate and consumer worlds will merge like never before with the advent of 4G.

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footnotes

Original Author; Ed Sperling. Forbes.com

Your Right to be Rich

2010-06-20T15:02:00.000-07:00

This is another inspirational theme I have read and worth sharing to everyone. In here it touches the advantages of having money. It makes us understand that "money"is not the root of evil but as a powerful source to change the lives of humanity by using money on a good reason and purpose. Enjoy reading! Ciao!

You have a RIGHT to be Rich

Becoming rich allows you to express yourself more fully in mind, body and spirit. You can give more to yourself, so you will grow and have more to give to others.

There is no spiritual advantage in poverty.

God loves the poor. True. But he also loves those who feed the poor: the rich. The richer you are, the more you can give. You can give your wealth and your time. Poor people can't give their wealth. They can't feed and shelter the people. Only rich can do that. Rich people can give more to their family, they can give more to their community, they can give more to the world. You deserve to be the giver, not the taker.

When you are rich, you have resources to improve yourself.

You can take any course or seminar you want. You can buy books and tapes. You can makes mistakes. You have the time to write things down, and think about how you can become better at what you do. When you're rich, you have the resources to become a better parent, a better friend, a better lover, a better coach, a better leader. A better you, means the world is one person closer to becoming a better world. Being rich gives you the freedom to become better.

Becoming rich allows you to become healthier.
Poor people eat anything. Some rich people will, too. But the rich people have a good choice of what they eat. Rich people also have the choice to exercise everyday. They can get a personal trainer. They can get a massage after every workout session. They can hire a gourmet vegan chef. They can afford to eat organic food. They have time to make their body strong and healthy. They respect it like a temple.
Poor people eat at McDonald's because they don't have the time or money for a good meal. Become rich so you can be stronger in body.

Becoming rich allows you to become smarter.
Rich people get richer because they keep learning. Their kids are rich because they get the education they need to become rich. Good education takes time and money. Poor people watch television at night. Rich people read books. Rich people travel. Rich people can nourish their mind with an environment that will also satisfy their soul. The nourishment of the mind, body and soul requires time and resources.
Get rich for you first. Let the world get richer because you are richer.

Being rich allows you to develop a stronger family.
Rich people have time and resources to give to their family. They can give their kids a better education. They can teach them about art in Paris. They can teach them Spanish in Barcelona. They can teach them about marine biology by taking them swimming with dolphins. They can teach them about teamwork by coaching soccer teams. They can take family vacations. They can give their kids experiences that will change their lives forever.

Being rich allows you to have more impact on the world.
Mother Theresa was not poor. Her "company" had two private jets and took in more than $500 million. She didn't personally take any of the money, but she used that awesome wealth to have a greater impact on the world. And she did have an impact. Bill Gates has given more to charity than you have. He's set up his own educational foundation. He's rich. You can be rich, too. You have a responsibility to be rich.

How rich should you become? As rich as you can.

A tree doesn't ask how tall it should grow. It grows as tall as it can.

Be rich so you have no limits.

Warren Buffet's 10 Ways To Get Rich

2010-05-01T17:50:00.000-07:00

Becoming RICH is one of the top goals for most people's list or to become financially independent, well, I am guilty to say I am one them; wouldn't be nice to go on a vacation anytime and anywhere or go to a spa every week, that would be really nice! Right? But with me I would share more to the charities I am currently supporting. In here I found a great article which I wanted to share inspired by Warren Buffet. It is called money-making secrets.

1. Reinvest Your Profits: When you first make money, you may be tempted to spend it. Don't. Instead, reinvest the profits.
2. Be Willing To Be Different: Don't base your decisions upon what everyone is saying or doing. (Which I believe many of us are guilty about this attitude, sometimes we live on what other people have to say! In other words be an original not a copycat).

3. Never Suck Your Thumb: Gather in advance any information you need to make a decision, and ask a friend or relative to make sure that you stick to a deadline. Warren Buffett prides himself on swiftly making up his mind and acting on it. He calls any unnecessary sitting and thinking "thumb sucking." When people offer him a business or an investment, he says, "I won't talk unless they bring me a price." He gives them an answer on the spot.

4. Spell Out The Deal Before You Start: Your bargaining leverage is always greatest before you begin a job -- that's when you have something to offer that the other party wants. Always nail down the specifics of a deal in advance -- even with your friends and relatives.

5. Watch Small Expenses: Warren Buffett invests in businesses run by managers who obsess over the tiniest costs. He one acquired a company whose owner counted the sheets in rolls of 500-sheet toilet paper to see if he was being cheated (he was).

6. Limit What You Borrow: Living on credit cards and loans won't make you rich. Warren Buffett has never borrowed a significant amount -- not to invest, not for a mortgage. He has gotten many heart-rendering letters from people who thought their borrowing was manageable but became overwhelmed by debt. His advice: Negotiate with creditors to pay what you can. Then, when you're debt-free, work on saving some money that you can use to invest.

7. Be Persistent: With tenacity and ingenuity, you can win against a more established competitor. The strategy is to undersell the big shots, and to be a merciless negotiator and embody the unwavering courage that makes a winner out of an underdog.

8. Know When To Quit: Know when to walk away from a loss, and don't let anxiety fool you into trying again. Never repeat the same mistake over and over again (not only on finances but in life and love as well.)

9. Assess The Risk: Asking yourself "and then what?" can help you see all of the possible consequences when you're struggling to make a decision -- and can guide you to the smartest choice.

10. Know What Success Really Means: Despite his wealth, Warren Buffett does not measure success by dollars. In 2006, he pledged to give away almost his entire fortune to charities, primarily the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He's adamant about not funding monuments to himself -- no Warren Buffett buildings or halls. "I know people who have a lot of money," he says, "and they get testimonial dinners and hospital wings named after them. But the truth is that nobody in the world loves them. When you get to my age, you'll measure your success in life by how many of the people you want to have love you actually do love you. That's the ultimate test of how you've lived your life."

Well, it takes time and much effort to get out of our box to be able to incorporate all of these into reality. Do not RUSH but take COURAGE. Do not stain your virtue as well . As they say, slow and steady wins the race. With a good pride and determination, there's nothing we couldn't do.

Real Estate Investing

2010-01-02T22:54:00.000-08:00

Mircea Cvaci and His Passion for Real Estate Investing

Mircea Cvaci is a young Engineer who moved to Vancouver, BC to live his dream. Early enough in his life, Mircea Cvaci realized that it takes more than just a degree in Engineering to achieve financial freedom; that is when he discovered the power of real estate investing.

In early 2008, Mircea Cvaci acquired three cash-flowing properties using one of the many “no money down” strategies. With his acquired knowledge and expertise in Real Estate Investing Mircea is looking to expand his Real-Estate portfolio and to capitalize on the US Real-Estate market to provide his clients with properties that generate above-average returns.

Mircea states, “Knowledge is the key,” that is why in March 2009 he created a FREE Meetup called “Earning Passive Income through Real Estate.” The main focus is to create a community of real estate investors for support, growth and to motivate each other. To date his meetup has over 230 active members and over 12 successful events.

With his passion for Real-Estate Investing and with an incredible thirst of knowledge Mircea is clearly on his way to become financial free.

Protect Yourself Against the H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu)

2009-11-18T00:14:00.000-08:00

OMG!! The H1N1 shot is the most painful vaccine I've ever had so farr!! As a Healthcare Professional I needed to be protected so even if I am a bit skeptic about the vaccine I went to receive it!! I was so skeptical before because of the issues that most vaccines contains a derivative of mercury, formaldehyde and aluminum; because of the negative effects way back in 1930's and maybe because it is still new I was thinking that it is still experimental! BUT when 3 wards in the hospital was full of H1N1 patients and I need to wear gowns, goggles, mask to enter at every room...uuuhhhh.. I became scared and went to have the shot as soon as my shift ends! I actually have 2 shots; since I am a left-y I had my H1N1 vaccine on my right shoulder and the seasonal flu shot on my left! Arrgghh!!! Imagine being shot on both shoulders...very painful!! I suffered for almost a week!
If you haven't been vaccinated yet or kind of skeptic about the shot, science has much more to offer in protecting us from the "swine flu" pandemic other than washing our hands and coughing up in the sleeves, according to Paul Beatty. As per Beatty, here are recommendations that should be followed to protect ourselves from contracting the H1N1 virus.

Things to Avoid:

STOP

Eliminate as much processed sugar from your diet as possible.
Reduce stress (if possible).
Eliminate Trans fats and processed oils in processed foods fro the reason that they are biologically dead. Trans fats raised the bad cholesterol (LDL) level and lowers the good cholesterol (HDL) level. Most restaurants and fast food chains uses trans fats oils in deep frying food because oils with trans fats can be used many times. Examples of trans fats foods are French fries, pastries and dough nuts.
Avoid toxic chemicals such as smoking, alcohol, household cleaners (better use white vinegar with lemon), detergents, toxic drugs like marijuana, coccaine.

Things to DO:
START

Take biologically active Omega-6 and Omega-3 everyday. Paul Beatty recommends 3000mg Efamol Evening Primrose Oil and 1000mg Carlson's Cod Liver Oil per day.
2000 IU of Vit D3 plus get out in the sun daily though NOT between 10AM to 4PM http://livevancouver.blogspot.com/2009_05_01_archive.html.
Take a good multi/mineral vitamin that has a high mineral solubility due to the depletion of minerals in our food. Beatty recommends VitalityPack with OligoFructose complex as the chelation process of the minerals. Chelation means the bonding to small proteins (peptides or amino acids). Chelation is important because it improves the absorption of the mineral from the digestive tract
Increase the amount of antioxidants in the diet by eating fresh and local (if possible) produce and'or supplement with proven antioxidants that are both lipid and water soluble protectors. http://www.fatfreekitchen.com/nutrition/antioxidant-foods.html.

I hope this mini-article made a huge impact on you as to protecting yourself against the swine flu.
Stay healthy and informed. Ciao!

H1N1 Pandemic (Overview)

2009-10-21T21:30:00.000-07:00

The swine flu pandemic had a recurrence in March 2009 when Mexico announced an outbreak of several cases of an unusual deadly respiratory infection. It was April 18th when a laboratory in the US reported two human cases of swine flu, a variant of a substrain of H1N1 Influenza Type A virus. April 25th when the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the swine flu outbreak in North America. On April 29th, the International Health Organization emergency committee raised the pandemic flu from phase 4 to phase 5. As of June 2009, there were 36,022 confirmed cases of A/H1N1 infection in 76 countries including a death of 164.

The A/H1N1 Virus?
Swine flu is a common respiratory disease of pigs and was first identified in 1930 but rarely spreads to humans. In 1979, there was an unusual outbreak of swine influenza in Fort Dix, New Jersey where one died and 12 more other were hospitalized. In response to this the public health began a massive vaccination program but it has to be discontinued because of its association to Guillain-Barre syndrome. Guillain-Barre syndrome is an autoimmune disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system, usually triggered by an acute infectious process.

H1N1 virus is a type A Influenzal virus and is further subdivided according to two surface proteins: Haemmagglutinin (H) and Neuraminidase (N). This new substrain of H1N1 virus results from a mixture of new genes with a pattern of existing human, pig and avian flu viruses.

The virus is a respiratory virus and is not transmitted by food. Cooking pork to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Celsuis kills viruses and bacteria. The virus was originally referred to as "swine flu" because of its similarity to the viruses that occurs in pigs.

Morbidity of the Virus
The A/H1N1 is like a seasonal flu that spreads from person to person through coughing or sneezing. There are some cases where people may become infected by touching the nose or mouth of family members. It appears to have an incubation period of 1 to 7 days. Incubation period means the period of time required for the development of symptoms of a disease after infection.

Symptoms
Fever (100 degrees), cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, bodyaches, headaches, chills and fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting.

Emergency Warning Signs in Children: Needs Urgent Medical Attention

Fast breathing or trouble breathing
Bluish or gray skin colorNot drinking enough fluids
Severe or persistent vomiting
Not waking up or not interacting
Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
Flu-like symptoms improve but returns with fever and worse cough

Emergency Warning Signs in Adults: Needs Urgent Medical Attention

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
Sudden dizziness
Confusion
Severe or persistent vomiting
Flu-like symptoms but returns with fever and worse cough

Preventive Measures

Stop the spread of germs by frequent hand washing.
People who are sick should stay home and avoid contact with others.
Family members should use facemasks or respiratory masks if someone is sick with flu like symptoms.
Cover your mouth or nose when coughing or sneezing.

Source: CE Journal, American Medical Technologists.

Principles to Live By

2009-10-06T15:05:00.000-07:00

About 4 years ago, I bought a yoga pants from Lululemon Athletica and by then I've adored their paper bags. In it was a "DO IT NOW, DO IT NOW!" slogan together with principles to live by which I am going to share with you exactly word by word:

Drink FRESH water and as much water as you can.

Water flushes unwanted toxins from your body and keeps your brain sharp.

Observe a plant before and after being watered and relate these benefits to your body and brain.
Coke, Pepsi and all other pops will be known as the cigarettes of the future. Colas are NOT a substitute for water. They're just another cheap drug made to look great by advertisers.
Breathe: this lets you live in the moment.
Stretch: this releases toxins from your muscles.
Do yoga so you can remain active in physical sports as you age.
Wear sunscreen.
Listen, listen, listen, and then ask strategic questions.

SWEAT once a day to regenerate your skin.

Compliments from the heart elevate others' spirit and will often result in an encouraging word to someone else... a domino effect.
Your outlook on life is a direct reflection of how much you like yourself.
Life is full of setbacks. Success is determined by how you handle them.
Write down your short and long term GOALS four times a year. Two personal, two business and one health goal. A study at Yale University found that only 3% of the students had written goals. Twenty years later, the same 3% were wealthier than the other 97% combined.

You ALWAYS have choice and the conscious brain can only hold one thought at a time. Choose a positive thought.

Visualize your eventual demise. It has an amazing effect on how you live for the moment.
Communication is complicated. Each person is raised in a different family with a different definition of every word.

LOVE

Jealousy works the opposite way you want it to.
Nature wants us to be mediocre because we have a greater chance to survive and reproduce. Mediocre is as close to the bottom as it is to the top. Be creative. Do one thing a day that scares you.
Take various vitamins. You never know what small mineral can eliminate the bottleneck to everlasting health.

Dance, sing, floss and travel.

Do not use cleaning chemicals on your kitchen counters. Try vinegar and lemon. Someone will inevitable make a sandwich on your counter.
Just like you did not know what an orgasm was before you had one, nature does not let you know how great children are until you have them. Children are the orgasm of life.
Friends are more important than money. Don't trust that an old age pension will be sufficient.
Live near the ocean and inhale the pure salt air that flows over the water. Vancouver will do nicely.

Stress is related to 99% of all illnesses.

One hour of aerobic exercise will release endorphines to regenerate cells and offset stress.
A daily hit of athletic induced endorphines will give you the power to make better decisions and help you be at peace with yourself.
Wake up and realize you are surrounded by amazing friends.

Well, that was it. Stay attuned! Ciao everyone!

My Bowen Escapade

2009-10-03T13:23:00.000-07:00

One fine Sunday morning as gloomy as it seems to me I hurriedly got up from bed; I remember I need to pick up my friend at the Northshore Waterfront! Right after I took my shower my phone rang! It was my friend telling me she would be there in 10 minutes. Whew, good thing I am about to finish my "girlie" routine in other words I'm almost done I just need one stroke for my finishing touch! Anyway, to make my story short I wasn't late! After a while my gloominess disappeared and was changed to excitement! As I was driving towards west for the ferry I knew my heart leap for joy and excitement especially when we are boarding into the ferry! For the reason that I was busy catching up with my friend, I didn't notice we have arrived at Bowen Island; if I was not mistaken it only took us fifteen or twenty minutes. Yes, Bowen Island! It was breathtakingly beautiful and so serene... I need this kind of escapade away from the city especially during my off days from work!!

Bowen Island is an island park rich in history and natural beauty with its mountain, ocean views and forested trails would definitely make it a perfect 10. It is an island municipality in Howe Sound and within Metro Vancouver. In 1999 the Bowen Island Municipality was incorporated and became the second island municipality in BC. The first was the SaltSpring Island which was incorporated in 1873 and 10 years later it was dissolved by the BC legislature. Its land mass is approximately 6 km wide by 20 km long, the island at its closest point is about 2 km west of the mainland. There is a ferry service from Horseshoe Bay and three watertaxi available on a regular basis. For ferry services please check http://www.bcferries.com/schedules/mainland/biva-current.html; for the late night watertaxi services please check http://www.cormorantwatertaxi.com/; for watertaxi dock in Granville Island here is the site, http://www.giwt.ca/Bowen_Island_Express.html and for complete tour from Coal Harbour Vancouver downtown to Indian Arm then Sunshine Coast to Bowen Island please check http://www.coastallinkferries.com/.

Finally, for more information about Bowen Island tourism please visit http://www.bowenisland.org/wow/index.php.

To sum everything up, here are some photos I've taken...Hmmm talking about my photography skills! Wink! It is truly stunning, right? Alrighty, Ciao everyone! ;)

Canadians Speak Up: STOP BILL C-384

2009-09-11T13:36:00.000-07:00

I am a Catholic and I support Pro-Life Programs because I believe that all of us have the right to live in whatever way we choose to live; I also believe that I have no right to punish or take the life of anybody else whether it be bad or for good reasons. Moreover, as a health care professional, it is against the code of ethics that says "...will oppose practices that violate human rights and will not participate in them."

Please join the Catholic Movement to fight for our right: say NO to Legalized Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide!

Over the next few months, Members of Parliament will discuss Bill C-384. This private member's bill is seeking to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide was introduced by MP Francine Lalonde of the Bloc Quebecois. It is important for us to speak up and let our government know that Canadians oppose the Bill!

Writing or calling MP is free, no postage needed. Here is the address:

House of Commons

Ottawa, Ontario

K0G 1A6

Please consider mentioning the following points:

Please reject Bill C-384 because it goes against basic Canadian values. The law can only guarantee safety and respect for each Canadian life if it acknowledges that no one has the power to kill anyone else. This is a social justice issue. Rather that creating a so-called right to die, protect our right to live!

Please reject Bill C-384 because it endangers all Canadians. The bill disrespects the inherent and inviolable worth and personal dignity of human life. It goes against public safety. The bill is not about autonomy or choice; it is about giving physicians the right to directly and intentionally cause death. Life limiting conditions do not reduce the dignity and value of any human life!

Please reject Bill C-384 because it does not help those who are suffering. Request to die are often disguised cries for human warmth and love. The compassionate response is to provide social, emotional and spritual support, and the best pain management and palliative care possible. Eliminate the pain, not the patient!

Please reject Bill C-384 because it opens the door to deadly abuse. This bill is a recipe for abuse of the vulnerable. Even if people with no terminal illness or physical pain, like the chronically depressed or disabled, could be killed within two weeks of asking to die. The bill is vague about the degree of medical supervison needed to end a life. Stop the abuse before it happens!

For more information, please request the brochure, "Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide:Urgent Questions!" and "Living, Suffering and Dying...What For?" at the following link http://www.colf.ca/mamboshop/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=85&Itemid=119

Or visit http://www.euthanasiaprevention.on.ca/Analysis-BillC384.htm

SAY NO TO EUTHANASIA AND ASSISTED SUICIDE!!

Let us support each other towards a better world!

S u m m e r & H e a l t h

2009-09-02T21:59:00.000-07:00

Summer is almost over but then we still have time to catch up on some amazing activities here in Vancouver! They are 100 percent FUN, money wise and have health benefits too.

Bicycle Riding

Adria & Brian

I really love bike riding especially if I bike ride along the seawall of Stanley park, I just love the soft breeze and the smell of the fresh ocean scent. Aahhh.. a good workout and soothing to the body and soul. Here are the benefits of bike riding; it is a low impact activity but burns a lot of calories; strengthens the heart; tightens and tones the legs, hips and glutes; builds endurance; and transports quickly and efficiently whenever and wherever you want to.
To know more about Stanley Park, visit http://www.seestanleypark.com/.

If you do not own one, there are a lot of bicycle rental shops along Denman St. in downtown Vancouver near Stanley Park.

Kayaking/ Canoeing

@ Indian Arm, Deep Cove

My second greatest fear is the water, I think it's with the idea that I don't know how to swim (hek!hek!) and the water is so huge! How will they find me? Well, I conquered that fear because I actually went kayaking! I had fun plus I trust the special person I'm with while kayaking. Here are the benefits of kayaking: burns 400 calories per hour; reduces stress because you'll be able to see all the colors of the universe that is the blues, the greens, the grays, and the browns are so fascinating; and tones the upper body and some of the lower body. If you are with someone special it feels really special!

If planning to go kayaking/canoeing please visit http://www.deepcovekayak.com/

Hiking

@ Grouse Mountain

I do love hiking as well; Grouse Grind at Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver is the most popular here in the Lower Mainland for its hiking trail. The trails are extremely steep and mountainous at the elevation of 1,231 m (4,039 ft.) and have a distance of 2.9 km (2 mi.). Hikers time themselves till the top of the trail and are usually 90 minutes on average but there are some who are really athletic who can reach the top in 45 minutes. Grouse Mountain is also popular for its ski area on winter. Health benefits of hiking are both mental and physical; aside from burning the calories, it is also good for cardio health and burns stress away because it allows you to think without any interruption.

For more information about Grouse Grinding, please visit http://www.grousemountain.com/Summer/summer-activities/vancouver-bc-hiking-trails-trips/grouse-grind.asp.

Running

Vancouver has many amazing parks because they are inclined to nature, mostly are connected to the ocean or mountains and lots of trees which make it relaxing and captivating. This alone makes it a good reason to go out and visit the parks by running. Aside from Stanley park, seawall along West Vancouver, I found Lynn Canyon in North Vancouver as one of the best; http://www.lynncanyon.ca/.

What are the benefits of running? Well, running is the best activity any people could do to improve health and confidence. Running can help to weight loss, fights aging as it prevents muscle and bone loss that often occur with age and has been proven to promote the human growth hormone (hGH) which keeps us young looking. In addition to that, it also helps fight diseases where it reduces the risk of stroke and breast cancer. It has become a treatment option for doctors to prescribe the patients who are at a high risk, or early stages of osteoporosis, diabetes, and hypertension. Moreover, running helps maintain and improve health in general; raises the good cholesterol (HDL), reduces the risk of blood clotting and a booster to immune system. It is also a good stress relief and releases positive energy vibe.

Nature Watch/ Nature Observation

The Lion's Gate Bridge

Sunset @ Prospect Point

These pictures meant a thousand words. I took it at the Prospect Point in Stanley Park.

Play with the wild animals. Look at this raccoon, so cute and she looks curious (I'm positive she's a female).

She's nice & friendly, isn't she?

Oh, I just love nature! So relaxing and I always feel a magnificent connection with the Creator just by mesmerizing the natural view. The world is really wonderful!

Free Outdoor Movie

I went this year with friends, it's free and it's cool! Well, literally cold but I meant cool as in so much fun! I enjoyed it a lot! For other info please visit http://regardingplace.com/?p=4873.

If you have more ideas please feel free to post them at the comment section. Merci!

Enjoy the rest of the summer! Ciao!

MJ: Live in BUCHAREST

2009-08-28T16:42:00.000-07:00

MuchMusicTV will be featuring Michael Jackson: Live in Bucharest this coming Saturday, August 29th at 9pm ET/6pm PT. I bet this is an amazing show, for sure I'll watch this not only of Michael Jackson's performance but I love the location, Bucharest!

More news about Michael Jackson, he had a new wax figure at Madame Tussauds in L.A. valued at $300,000 wherein the figure was introduced by a Michael Jackson's impersonator. MJ's statue will be arriving 2 days before he turns 51.
By The Way,
More details about Bucuresti, Romania, please visit http://www.romaniatourism.com/main.html
Bucuresti is rich in both culture and architectural designs whether it be manmade or natural! Such an amazing city and amazing people! Just love 'em!

Winks!

Canada Line Welcomes Aboard

2009-08-23T16:56:00.000-07:00

August 17th, after work at 3PM, my co-workers were teasing me to go with them and try the newly opened Canada Line. Without hesitation I went with them, I want to be a part of the history; one of the first people who ride the Canada line! To me that's so cool! We walked 3 blocks to get there, imagine walking under the hot sunny day after a hectic shift in the hospital. But we didn't mind, in fact we were so excited like little kids. The time we got there, there was a huge line up, a TV camera, and freebies! Cloth bags (great for groceries), water and charm cookies! Perfect for our half an hour wait! Additional note, the fare was free from 1PM to 9PM for this special day.

The Moment of Revelation
Finally the transit (or car?) had arrived, I was pretty impressed; WOW, so neat and so sleek! I also love its blue color (my fave). People were cheering and everybody were just happy for excitement I believe. Being said that it was "free", imagine how packed the people were. It didn't matter at all, life must go through! Right? And yes, I threw myself inside the packed transit! It really was very impressive, it travelled so fast, imagine from Broadway Station all the way to Richmond-Brighouse Station took 20 minutes! Those people who have started their trip from Waterfront Station says it only took them 25 minutes. Plus I love the travel underground, it makes me feel like I'm into another dimension in another time. When we reach Marine Drive we saw the light; I meant the daylight! It was really cool! Overall I give 9.8 out of 10 points to this succesful project.

The Project
Canada Line is the new rapid transit line herein Metro Vancouver. It comprises 19.2 kms of track wherein the main track goes from Waterfront Vancouver to Richmond-Brighouse while a connecting 4 km line from Bridgeport Station to the Vancouver International Airport. The project was finished 3.5 months ahead of schedule and have expected to have 100,000 boarding per day by 2010 and 142,000 by 2021. In addition to that, funding was both provided by both government agencies and a private partner. The approved funding in December 2004 was 1.76 billion but as of March 2009 the entire project was expected to have cost 2.054 billion.

For more information, please visit http://www.canadaline.ca/aboutUs.asp#3.

Furthermore, the construction had began in October 2005 and completed in August 2009. For four years Vancouverites have faced a terrible traffic but look at the brighter side, it was successfully completed. Let's take a look on how the construction site along Vancouver City Centre Station in 2006. Hmm..

The Pros and Cons
Pros

Green Project; less gas.
Commuters friendly and actually is accessible to everyone.
Business friendly along Cambie to Richmond area.
Fast and efficient.
Pocket friendly.

Cons

Not friendly with shuttle Airporter's employees nor cab drivers.
Not friendly for taxpayers.
Controversies.
Media (still) have many things to say/comments. Or say media scrutinizing still.
Not friendly to me because I don't live in any of its route. Oh, well!

Everybody, Welcome Aboard!
Ciao!

The Beauty of Dundarave, West Vancouver

2009-08-14T12:19:00.000-07:00

The Sunset

Oceanbreaks

City Street

Ahhh...Beautiful indeed!
Ciao!
To locate via postal code: V7V 4X8

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Adopt a Pet, LOL!

2009-08-13T15:36:00.000-07:00

Global BC TV news anchor of the Noon News Hour, Randene Neill, became an instant internet sensation. It started at the segment Adopt-A-Pet when Ginger, a dog from SPCA, started to play with her live at the show. Check it out!

LOL! It is really funny! Randene is such a darling and a good sport!
Ciao!

Building Wealth Workshop

2009-08-12T23:39:00.000-07:00

The FREE Workshop.

August 13, 2009. Last day of the 3 day free Building Wealth Program.

Topics:

Finding money to start a business;
How to write proposals and business plans;
Letting the government work for you;
Blueprint of business;
Other wealth building ideas.

Time: 12:30PM and 6PM.

Location: The Westin Bayshore Hotel, 1601 Bayshore Drive Vancouver.

Main topic: Financial freedom through Real Estate.

Note: Please click title and will go to the link for seat reservation.

Point of View.

I've been reading lots of books and articles about making money and ways to financial freedom, so far having a business and/or being an investor is mostly the best way to achieve this financial goal. Robert Kiyosaki's cashflow quadrant explains why and could be viewed at http://www.richdad.com/ or better yet read his book "Rich Dad, Poor Dad." One more thing to take note towards financial freedom is to know the virtues of money given below.

Proper Money Management.

Give some away.

Keep some.

It is better not to borrow; but if you cannot avoid it, repay the debt quickly.

Do not spend money that doesn't belong to you.

Do not become preoccupied with money.

Do not fall in love with money!

-by Mary Hunt

Financial Perspective. by John Van Diest

Realized that money can't make you happy.
Live for what really matters.
Know that Riches will pass away.
Be Content with what you have.
Put people above money.
Share what you have with the ones you love.
Invest in the right places.
Keep character about acquiring.
Don't cling to what you have.
Give generously to things that will last beyond your lifetime.

As stated above, money is really important in our lives but money is not a solid foundation of a person's life but it's how we measure our life's virtues. With that, money will just come along.

Latest Hollywood Buzz

2009-08-06T11:14:00.000-07:00

A lil' time for cheesy, "who cares" latest Hollywood buzz!

I was about to sign in to my yahoo account when this buzz came to my attention, as cheesy as it appears I found myself listening to the hollywood buzz! Sssshhh...

Bachelorette's Jillian Harris picked Ed Swiderski BUT 8 days after the proposal he was caught cheating and having a relationship with two more women? My buzz critic: Uh-oh! Men, please do not ask for marriage if the intention is only for money or fame, propose when your love is true! Tsk..Tsk.. The reason why divorce has been increasing lately, men proposed for other intention rather than love!

Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minillo have been seeing together after they broke up?? My buzz critic: I didn't even know they've broken up, I'm not updated anymore. Sigh! Well, maybe they love each other but pride is taking out their way. Men if you truly love her (or even your ex) your pride shouldn't be a problem of your togetherness. Another reason of separation and divorce, pride!

Jon and Kate drama, Jon has been seen with one woman to another and even sleeping with them! My buzz critic: OMG! What's happening to the world!! Hmm..one more reason of divorce, lack of understanding to each other, where is the oath of marriage or love relationship? To have and to hold! But I guess in today's society the true essence of love is not present anymore. I can see that love relationship nowadays has other agenda other than "pure" LOVE!

Okay, I have said enough already! I just hope that money or other intention is not the reason for marrying somebody or the work of voo doo's. Why would a person spell a voo doo to marry him/her? Uhh...now that's creepy!

LOL! I think I could be a very good critic buzz! Hmm..didn't thought of that till now.

Okay, Ciao fellows!

FREE Self Motivational Event

2009-08-04T22:54:00.000-07:00

JAMES ARTHUR RAY, a motivational speaker and author, is coming to town 14 days from now! That's right, on August 18th at 7PM- 9PM he is conducting a FREE live personal development seminar here in Vancouver! Here is what he says:

"I guarantee that anything you desire is possible,

and I'd like to teach you how to achieve it easily

just as I've shown thousands of people just like you. "

Isn't that fabulous!

James Ray is the President and CEO of James Ray International, a corporation that teaches individuals how to create wealth not only in financial wealth development but in all areas of life. In 2006 he has seen in the film, The Secret, and also been featured on Extra, the Alan Colmes Show, The Today Show, Larry King Live and Oprah.

Wheww!

For "free" tickets, event schedules, locations and other informations, please check the website http://www.magneticsoil.com/. For Vancouverites, the location is at The Westin Bayshore, Grand Ballroom D, E & F, 1601 Bayshore Drive Vancouver.

I can't be absent on the 18th! See you there!!

Ciao!

HSBC Celebration of Light

2009-07-20T00:50:00.000-07:00

It has been nineteen years since Vancouver became the home of celebrating the annual international fireworks competition. It was originally known as the Symphony of Fire wherein the sponsor was Benson and Hedges, a British tobacco company, but in 2000 because of a new law of preventing the event from being sponsored by tobacco company, HSBC took over, which was then changed into HSBC Celebration of Light.

In early February 2009, lack of sponsors caused the 2009 Celebration of Light to be cancelled however on March 11, 2009 it was announced that the non-profit society found new sponsors for the event and will proceed as usual.

I salute the sponsors and organizers because honestly it is really great plus an increasing number of attendies are anticipating this big event every year! Ever!!

Event Dates:

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 – Canada Night

Saturday, July 25, 2009 – S. Africa Night

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 – UK Night

Saturday, August 1, 2009 – China Night

Location: English Bay

Time: 22:00, rain or shine

Best viewing point: English Bay, Kitsilano, Vanier Park, Jericho Beach

Music simulcast by: SHORE 104fm during the event

Post view: http://www.globaltvbc.com/video/index.html?releasepid=rthvmcrvfgitwzjnd_s49aw7rw_gdcgq

Have fun! Ciao!

Silk for a Little Luxury

2009-07-03T10:11:00.000-07:00

Vancouver have tons to offer: good food, great sceneries and smart people. Being an independent health professional I have met lots of people personalities, one of my recent client have shared me one of her passion: she tweaks the color of the fabric by herself. The fabric she's tweaking are 100 percent knit silk! Isn't that fascinating? I actually saw it myself, I meant the finish product, so soft and is really a luxury. I am actually buying some for myself, it also make as a great gift. If you want you can visit their website at http://www.staplesonline.com/. For orders here in Vancouver, please contact lana@staplesonline.com. They are located at 1447 Clyde Ave. West Vancouver, BC or call 604 921 7763.

Own one and you won't regret!

Ciao!